Chapter 157 Chen Sheng and Wu Guang led more than a thousand rebels to revolt?
Seeing this, Ying Ziye raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and a smile of appreciation quietly crept up his cheek.

well.

This is a sincere and genuine girl.

"good!"

“I agree!”

When Xiao Meng heard this, a smile like melting ice and snow instantly bloomed on her face, beautiful and touching.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

She bowed slightly, performed the formalities, walked lightly towards Ying Ziye, lowered her head and stood solemnly, showing her full respect, and quickly took on the role of a follower.

"Master."

Several elders of the Taoist Tianzong saw Xiaomeng become Ying Ziye's follower in the blink of an eye, and they couldn't help feeling a little dissatisfied.

However.
Facing Ying Ziye, they didn't dare to say much.

After all, Ying Ziye had just destroyed the Taoist sect in front of them. If they accidentally angered him, they would not even have a place to cry.

"It seems that the elders of your Tianzong are not happy about Xiaomeng becoming my follower!"

“Hehe~”

Ying Ziye understood their expressions and smiled calmly with a hint of teasing.

"I am who I am!"

“It’s none of other people’s business.”

"No one can stop my choice, and no one can make decisions for me, except you, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

She didn't care about their attitude.

"In that case, follow me."

Seeing Xiao Meng was determined, Ying Ziye said no more and turned away.

The elder of the Taoist Tianzong watched Ying Ziye disappear at the end of Taiyi Mountain before he breathed a sigh of relief.

That glance from Ying Ziye just now almost scared them to death.

After returning to Tianzong, several elders immediately asked to see Bei Mingzi.

"Grandmaster, the leader has become a follower of the prince of the Qin Empire. This is against the rules of our Tianzong!"

Upon hearing this, Bei Mingzi shook his head slightly.

"Xiao Meng has her own path. No one else has the right to interfere. Let everything take its course. Besides..."

"He is a real immortal!"

There was no blame in his words, but instead a hint of envy was revealed.

Followers of the Immortal!
This is not something that anyone can achieve if they want to!

Even Bei Mingzi, who has the highest seniority, said so. Even if the elders were unwilling, they had no choice but to accept this reality.

On the top of Mount Taiyi, Ying Ziye’s eastern tour team crossed the southern border of the Qin Empire, a land that once belonged to the territory of the Chu State.

The water town in the south of the Yangtze River, with its green mountains and clear waters, is picturesque and brought a brand new visual enjoyment to Ying Ziye and his party.

The team moved at a leisurely pace, immersed in the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan, and finally arrived at Shouchun County.

The former imperial capital of the Chu State was extremely prosperous.

The current prefect of Shouchun County is Jingtian, who surrendered to Ying Ziye back then.

Upon learning that Ying Ziye was about to arrive on his eastern tour, Jingtian led officials and common people from inside and outside the county to wait and welcome him ten miles outside the city gate.

As soon as he saw Ying Ziye's carriage approaching, he hurried forward and stood in front of Ying Ziye.

"I, your humble servant Jingtian, am here to pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" He bowed deeply, his head almost touching the ground, extremely respectful.

"No need to be polite, just stand up." Ying Ziye replied.

"I heard that you actively implement all the decrees I issued."

"Very good, I have high hopes for you!" Ying Ziye was quite satisfied with this Chu noble who had pledged allegiance to him early on. No matter what kind of government order, Jingtian always responded positively.

Jingtian devoted himself to promoting new characters, movable type printing, the imperial examination system, the "single whip" system, etc.

Especially when implementing the "One Whip" law, he took the initiative to register the Jing family's wealth and servants in Chu for hundreds of years, paid heavy taxes, and became a model for implementing the new law.

Jingtian knows very well that his big tree is Ying Ziye. Only by following Ying Ziye's pace can he maintain his current status and wealth.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Highness!"

"These are the duties of a subject." Hearing Ying Ziye's praise, Jingtian could not hide his excitement.

He knew that his choice was right!
He did not listen to the villain's instigation and faithfully carried out Ying Ziye's decree, otherwise...

Today, he may be at the end of his life!
Although he sacrificed some property, he gained Ying Ziye's recognition. From then on, his position became solid and his family continued to prosper.

"Let's go!"

"Enter the city."

Ying Ziye waved his hand to indicate that he did not want to be the focus because of the bustling crowds of people around him.

"As ordered!"

"Your Highness, please follow me!"

Jingtian hurriedly led the way, guiding Ying Ziye's carriage into the city.

The people of Shouchun along the way no longer felt fear and anxiety when they saw Ying Ziye, but instead were filled with deep admiration and gratitude.

The biggest beneficiaries of Ying Ziye’s series of reform measures are these ordinary people.

They got enough land to grow more food, escaped from hunger and cold, and the suffering brought by war, and lived a peaceful and prosperous life.

After arriving at the county governor's office, members of the Eastern Tour Team were properly accommodated.

Jingtian prepared a sumptuous banquet to welcome Ying Ziye.

At the banquet, Jingtian stood up with a hint of trepidation.

"Your Highness, I am guilty!"

Ying Ziye glanced at Yingtian’s nervous face, put down his wine glass, and looked at him with a slight surprise in his eyes.

In Ying Ziye's impression, Jingtian always stood firmly on his side and never colluded with anti-Qin forces.

"What's the matter?" Ying Ziye asked with interest.

"Reporting to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, after the two remnants of the farming family, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, assassinated the First Emperor in ancient Bolingsha, they returned to Daze Township and raised the banner of resistance against the empire." Jingtian said in a heavy tone.

"However, because the people lived a comfortable life, had no worries about food and clothing, and were not subject to heavy taxes or corvée, only a few people responded to their call, only a thousand or so farmers' sons."

"I once led troops to encircle and suppress them, but Chen Sheng and Wu Guang were extremely cunning. They fled into the deep mountains of Baiyue and connected with many local tribes."

"They often invade towns and villages on the border of the empire. Once our army sends in to suppress them, they disappear into the depths of the mountains and forests. This cycle repeats itself, making it impossible for me to completely eradicate them. I feel guilty about the trust placed in them by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" Yingtian reported every detail without reservation.

Chen Sheng and Wu Guang led more than a thousand rebels to revolt?

This is too rash!

Upon hearing this, Ying Ziye almost burst out laughing. This uprising seemed a bit sad.

"This is not your fault. We will set out tomorrow. Prepare your troops and accompany me."

"While eliminating these rebels, we must also bring the tribes in the Baiyue land under the empire to prevent them from disturbing the peace of the people." Ying Ziye did not blame Jingtian. He was well aware of the difficult terrain and poisonous insects and miasma in the Baiyue land.

Throughout the long course of history, even Emperor Qin Shi Huang lost 200,000 to 300,000 troops in his expedition against the Baiyue, but failed to conquer them.

It would be a foolish dream for Jingtian to enter the land of Baiyue to deal with Chen Sheng and Wu Guang. He had to do it himself!
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your generosity!"

"I will follow the orders of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

A stone fell from Jingtian's heart when he heard this. Seeing that Ying Ziye was going to go into battle personally, an excited look appeared on his face.

When he attacked the State of Chu, he witnessed with his own eyes how powerful Ying Ziye was. What's more, now that Ying Ziye has become an immortal, even more powerful than before!

Chen Sheng, Wu Guang, and the people of Baiyue are no match for him!
The banquet continued with laughter, singing and dancing, and everyone's fatigue from the long journey was relieved.

(End of this chapter)