Although the weather in August and September still had some aftershocks of autumn, the Guanzhong area had already gradually cooled down.
Outside the countryside, golden waves of wheat could be seen everywhere. The commoners also happily welcomed the harvest season. As they harvested, they looked at the long convoy on the road with admiration.
This was because this was the eastern patrol convoy of Great Qin's Crown Prince, Fu Su, who had brought them good days.
In order to ensure Fusu's safety, Wang Ben, the Marquis of Tongwu, had personally deployed five thousand of his most elite cavalry to escort him.
The long convoy stretched for more than ten miles, with no end in sight.
Inside the carriage, Fu Su looked at the path that had been formed by Great Qin's manpower and resources, and he couldn't help but feel emotional.
The First Emperor's reputation as the first emperor in history was not for show.
Even in the eyes of Fu Su's future generations, this galloping path was not bad.
According to Great Qin's standards, the road was about 100 feet (23.5 meters) wide, and it was filled with red sandstones. It was seven feet (1.6 meters) higher than the surrounding road, and the foundation was very sturdy. Even during the rainy season, it would not be washed away.
What was truly amazing was that on the road, just like the later generations of the railway, there were many wooden ties.
The distance between the crossties was just in time with the horse's pace.
Once the horse pulled the carriage onto the track, it would involuntarily produce a "self-excited oscillation" and unconsciously start to accelerate.
This kind of cork track could also greatly reduce the friction with the post road and increase the carriage's carrying capacity.
In the Qin system, the cars were on the same track, and the distance between the two axes of each car was equal.
In addition, the path was carefully divided into left and right.
According to the standards of the future, this was a two-way eight-lane superhighway.
Moreover, there was a station for horses to change and rest at regular intervals on the road, just like the railway stations in the future.
The reason why the First Emperor dared to abolish the system of enfeoffment and implement the system of prefectures and counties was because of the nine roads that could quickly lead to the prefectures and counties of Great Qin.
"Your Highness, after passing through the valley in front, we will reach Chencang, which is the boundary of Hanzhong!”
Wang Li stopped his horse and reported from outside the carriage.
"So fast?"
In the carriage, Xiao He, who had experienced the speed of a galloping horse for the first time, was shocked.
This speed was at least five times faster than the ordinary dirt road. During the rainy season, it could even be ten times faster.
If they could spread this to all of Great Qin's counties, Great Qin's business development would definitely rise to another level.
Now, the entire court had fully recognized the importance of commerce. Even the most stubborn history had given up on preventing the development of commerce and instead studied regulations to restrict illegal activities.
"Chen Cang?"
Fu Su had other feelings.
In the future, Zhang Liang mentioned that Liu Bang had taken an important step in defeating Xiang Yu.
However, Liu Bang had lost all hope of rising, and the relationship between Zhang Liang and Great Qin had changed because of Huang Shigong.
Just as Fu Su and Xiao He were feeling emotional, the convoy had already entered a valley.
Due to the sudden narrowing of the road, the convoy also became slender.
Wang Ben, who was experienced in marching, had a bad feeling as he looked at the long valley road.
Frowning, Wang Ben immediately ordered his men to be on high alert.
However, the march in the valley was extremely smooth.
The cautious Qin cavalry heaved a sigh of relief.
Even Wang Li was no exception.
At this moment, the reeds that were as tall as a person on both sides suddenly shook.
An Overlord Halberd that was three meters long was brandished in the hands of a tall and mighty young man. In an instant, several Qin cavalrymen were knocked off their horses.
Following that, hundreds of people charged out together.
Caught off guard, even the well-trained Qin cavalry were injured, and several warhorses were snatched from them.
With the warhorse, the young man wielding the Overlord Halberd became even more unstoppable. No one was his match wherever he went.
"Enemy attack!"
"Protect His Highness!"
"Hurry!"
Wang Ben was shocked, and he quickly shouted out his orders.
He couldn't help but admire the ingenuity of the person who set up the ambush.
They let go of the best terrain and the easiest place to set up an ambush in the valley. Instead, they laid an ambush in this inconspicuous and common reed marsh. They deceived the vanguard of the Qin army, and when the Fusu convoy passed by, they suddenly launched an attack, aiming for Fusu's carriage.
If Wang Ben hadn't made preparations beforehand, they would have already succeeded.
Even so, the situation was a little precarious.
"No wonder he is called the Overlord. This Xiang Yu is indeed brave.”
Fu Su looked at the young general who was still charging forward despite being surrounded and sighed inwardly.
However, this Xiang Yu had always been known for his martial strength, but his intelligence was average. How did he come up with such a plan?
Fu Su swept his gaze across the crowd and finally stopped at an old man dressed like a scholar.
So he had already joined the Xiang Clan at this time?
......
Although they were still outnumbered, Fan Zeng still smiled confidently when he saw Xiang Yu getting closer and closer to the carriage.
As a resident, Fan Zeng had long heard of the great name of the Xiang clan. He was even more respectful of Xiang Yan, who had once defeated General Li Xin of Qin.
Because of this, when he learned that the Xiang clan was wanted, he disregarded his age and went straight to the Xiang clan's ancestral mansion to gain the trust of Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu.
And this ambush in the reeds marsh was Fan Zeng's meticulous plan.
And now, he was finally close to success.
Although dozens of Xiang Clan disciples had already fallen, the Qin Cavalry had lost even more.
Yu, who was charging at the front, was less than 50 steps away from the Qin cavalry who were protecting the carriages in the middle.
With Xiang Yu's strength, these dozens of steps were just a matter of a few more rounds of killing.
In fact, Fan Zeng admired Fu Su a lot.
His evaluation of Fu Su was even higher than that of the First Emperor.
However, the Fan family had become Chu officials for generations.
Fan Zeng could only harden his heart.
Moreover, he was looking at a peerless talent who was about to die under his own scheme.
For some reason, Fan Zeng suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.
Even though I'm already too old.
Although you are young and more outstanding than me, the future should belong to you.
However, you will still die before me!
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