(Since this isn't real history, don't worry about some timeline errors.)）
In the fourth year of the reign of Qin, General Meng Ao led 100,000 Qin troops to attack Korea and seized 13 cities. In the tenth month of the same year, Meng Ao attacked the two cities of Wei.
The general of Wei led the soldiers of Wei Wu to fight with the Qin army in Pingyang and killed more than 5,000 people. The Qin army retreated for hundreds of miles. The king of Wei was very happy to hear this and gave him a sword to strengthen the prestige of the army.
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Wei Country's capital, Daliang.
Daliang was located on the south bank of the Yellow River, facing the old capital of Wei State, An Yi, on the north bank. The city was magnificent.
A simple carriage with exquisite decorations drove into the city gate. More than a dozen guards stood around the carriage with their swords in their hands. They strode forward with their heads held high and their fierce eyes looked around. There was a hint of killing intent in them.
Seeing this, the citizens of Daliang City avoided the road, afraid that they would hinder the noble's journey. Some children looked at them curiously, and the women beside them quickly pulled them away and left after reprimanding them.
When the carriage drove into the city and stopped, a guard came to the side of the carriage, bent down, and bowed with his hands crossed. He said respectfully,"…Young Master, the carriage has arrived at Daliang.”
As soon as the guard finished speaking, the curtain at the window was lifted, revealing a man's face.
The man was not old, only thirteen or fourteen years old. Although he was still childish, his appearance was extraordinary and noble.
"Find a guest house and rest for a while.”
Ying Wei said gently.
"Here!"
The guard replied respectfully and then began to instruct the other guards in a low voice.
Ying Wei sized up Daliang City through the car window.
Although the Wei Kingdom was fighting the Qin army at the front line, Daliang City was still bustling with activity and sweat.
She then lowered the curtain and sat leisurely in the carriage that was covered with exquisite silk and soft cushions.
" Daliang is indeed a good place. It faces the Yellow River in the north and the Great Lake in the south. It's connected by land and water, and it's the place where the materials of the Central Plains are distributed. Craftsmen are stationed here, and merchants pass through. It's a pity that it's located on a plain, so there's no danger to defend.”
Ying Wei muttered in a voice that only he could hear. Then, he complained,"…It is absolutely necessary for carriages to be on the same track. It is really annoying to have to change carriages every time we go to a country.”
There was no cement in this era. Even the official road was only a dirt road or a mud road. After a long time, the wheels would leave two deep marks on the road, which were called ruts.
Due to the different ruts in different countries, it was difficult for vehicles from other countries to travel on the road. This was also a way to stop the invasion of other countries.
Until Qin Shihuang unified the six countries, so that the distance between the wheels of the whole country was unified, so that the supply vehicles could travel freely on all roads.
This was of great significance to the regulation of the economy, military, and people's livelihood. It was also a symbol of unity.
"It has been more than ten years since we arrived in this pre-Qin period.”
Ying Wei sat in the carriage and looked at the roof in a daze.
He was a modern man from the 21st century. He didn't dare to say that he was worth billions, but he was still doing well in the workplace.
But somehow, he was reborn to the Pre-Qin period and became the son of King Zhuang Xiang of Qin. He had a famous brother, the First Emperor Ying Zheng.
During the Pre-Qin period, names followed the five laws and six taboos. Ying Zheng was born in the month of politics, so he was named Zhengzheng.
It was the same for Ying Wei. He was born in the end of the month, so he was named Wei.
Unlike Ying Zheng, Ying Wei was not born in the State of Zhao. Instead, he was born after his cheap father, King Zhuang Xiang, returned to the State of Qin. He grew up in the Palace of Xianyang.
Ying Wei was not surprised that he had become the younger brother of the First Emperor. Instead, he was trembling with fear. He had been low-key and cautious since he was young, never showing off.
In the modern era, although Ying Wei did not study history, he had taken the initiative to learn a lot about the Pre-Qin period, especially some of the deeds of the Qin country. The name of Qin Shihuang was too big.
During the Warring States Period, due to the continuous intermarriage of the royal families of various countries, an extremely complicated politics of consorts was formed.
In the Qin State during the period when Ying Wei was born, there were three main forces.
They were the Korea faction led by King Zhuang Xiang's mother, Xia Ji, the Chu faction led by King Zhuang Xiang's mother, Empress Dowager Hua Yang, and the Zhao faction led by Lu Buwei and Zhao Ji.
Among them, Lu Buwei was a rare commodity that could be hoarded. He had helped King Zhuang Xiang become the King of Qin from a hostage. He held great power and power in the government and the people. He could be said to be the strongest force in the current State of Qin.
Ying Wei's birth mother was not a princess of a certain country. She was just a concubine who was doted on by King Zhuang Xiang because of her beauty. Moreover, she died during childbirth. It could be said that although Ying Wei was a young master of the Qin country, he had no background in the Qin country.
Ying Wei had secretly thought about the position of the King of Qin, but it was just a thought. He did not dare to reveal any covetous thoughts.
He clearly knew that as long as the course of history remained unchanged, this position would definitely belong to Ying Zheng.
First of all, Ying Zheng was the eldest son, and Concubine Zhao was the wife of the State of Qin, so she had the advantage of inheriting the throne of the King of Qin.
Secondly, Ying Zheng was the son of King Zhuang Xiang and Lady Zhao, and Lady Zhao was Lu Buwei's concubine at the beginning, so she was already connected to Lu Buwei.
Under such circumstances, Lu Buwei would definitely help Ying Zheng ascend to the throne, and any obstacles would be removed by him, leaving no room for negotiation.
The only force that could contend with Lu Buwei's forces was the Chu State led by Empress Dowager Huayang.
However, politics was the art of compromise. As long as Lu Buwei allowed Ying Zheng to marry the princess of Chu State, he would be able to gain the support of Empress Dowager Huayang.
With the help of these two forces, it was almost certain that Ying Zheng would become the King of Qin.
If he dared to show any superhuman ability or intelligence in this situation, he would definitely become a thorn in Lu Buwei's side and be eliminated.
Of course, this was under the condition that there was no problem with the course of history. If there was a problem with the course of history, for example, if Lady Zhao and Ying Zheng were detained by the State of Zhao and not allowed to return, or if they died in the State of Zhao.
Ying Wei knew that his chance had come.
He didn't mind hugging Lu Buwei's leg and calling him 'Zhongfu'. Presumably, a' mediocre 'young master like him would be supported by Lu Buwei and ascend to the throne. After all, mediocre people were easy to control.
Unfortunately, things did not go as he wished. The wheels of history were still on the right track. Lady Zhao and Ying Zheng were sent back by the State of Zhao several years ago, until King Zhuang Xiang died and Ying Zheng succeeded to the throne.
Ying Zheng had become the King of Qin at the age of thirteen, but he was no different from a puppet. All the power was held by Lu Buwei and Lady Zhao.
Even though Ying Zheng had been in power for several years, the situation was still the same.
Ying Wei thought about it carefully and felt that the Imperial Court of the Qin Country was too dangerous. He, a young master of the Qin Country who had no power, no background, and no backing, could be beheaded at any time or be used as a scapegoat by others.
Thus, a year ago, he asked his brother to resign and temporarily left the power vortex of the Qin country in the name of studying abroad. He was prepared to leave the Qin country and pass through this most dangerous period.
After finding out that he couldn't inherit the throne, Ying Wei changed his mind and decided to cling to Brother Zheng.
No matter how talented Ying Zheng would be in the future, or how mature he would be in his teens, he was still young and inexperienced, and there was still a long way to go before he could become the First Emperor.
Moreover, Ying Zheng was only nine years old when he returned to the State of Qin. With Ying's thinking as a minor, it was naturally easy to build a good relationship with him.
When he had nothing to do, he would go and play with Ying Zheng and fence with him. For Ying Zheng, who had lived in a foreign country since he was young and had a miserable childhood, such a happy childhood was definitely unforgettable.
Two thousand years later, a psychologist, Freud, once said that a person's childhood would affect his life.
A year ago, Ying Wei had asked to resign from his studies. Ying Zheng was reluctant, but he had no choice but to agree when he saw Ying Wei's firm words.
Although the King of Qin did not have much power now, he still had some power. He gave Ying Wei some gold and silver items and transferred more than ten people from the imperial army in Xianyang to protect him.
Lu Buwei had no reason to reject Ying Wei, a young master who was not famous in the State of Qin, if he wanted to study abroad.
As for the guards that were mobilized from the Imperial Army, he did not mind. As a young master of the State of Qin, he should have guards accompanying him.
As long as the King of Qin did not try to take control of the military, Lu Buwei would not have any overreaction.
"Young Master, we have arrived at the guest house."
Just as Ying Wei was thinking about the current state of Qin, the words of the guard outside the carriage brought him back to his senses.
Ying Feng calmed himself down and whispered with a glint in his eyes,"…Political struggles are truly dangerous and treacherous. If you are not careful, you will be doomed.”
"However, a real man can't be powerless for a day. When the time comes, I will return to the center of the empire and participate in the power struggle!”
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