Qin Official

Wuluozhongli Mountain is independent and steep, with a dark and humid cave on its north and south sides, called Red Cave and Black Cave. It is said that two thousand years ago, the ancestors of the Ba family and the four families of Fan, Qi, Xiang and Zheng came out of these two caves.

At that time, the ancestors of the Ba people "had no rulers and were all engaged in ghosts and gods." They made a living by picking fruits, fishing and hunting, and also engaged in simple slash-and-burn agriculture. People gather near the mountains and live by the water, and villages are dotted all over. However, because fruits in the mountains cannot be picked all year round, hunting in the forest is also unstable, and there is less and less land that can be cultivated through slash and burn cultivation, so people often go hungry.

The narrow Wuluo Zhongli Mountain could no longer support the Ba people. As there were fewer and fewer wild animals in the mountains and the fish in the water became smaller and smaller, the Ba people of the Five Clan began to gather to discuss: In order to reproduce and grow the clan, they needed to choose A monarch who can lead the five clans will be created to lead everyone to leave Wuluo Zhongli Mountain and go to the unknown world outside to find an ideal country where "hundreds of valleys gather"!

They called that imaginary fertile land "Lindi".

So under the auspices of the wizard, the Five Clan selected their most powerful warriors and gathered them together. They did not choose to go to the mountains to hunt tigers or catch fish under the water. The equipment for the competition also did not choose the popular things like carrying large logs and lifting stones. But throwing swords and floating boats...

Everything seems like today.

Fan Qin, Bazhong and other commanders came from the foot of Wuluozhongli Mountain and walked up the west side of the mountain for about a mile, and saw a stone cave. The cave is entangled with vines, and several shamans are guarding it, holding torches to lead the way.

This stone cave is no longer as primitive as it was more than a thousand years ago. Instead, it is filled with many murals painted with various colors of paint: there are legends about the origin of the Ba people, the ancestors of the red and black caves, and the Wu clan many years ago. Here is a scene where the son throws a sword to determine the leader.

The Ba people have no written language, so they rely on this way of looking at pictures and telling stories to pass down events from two thousand years ago from generation to generation, so that people do not forget the things of their ancestors.

The cave was wider than it looked from the outside. They walked more than a hundred steps inside and finally reached the innermost place. They saw that the cave was bright and open, more than ten feet wide. There were several holes at the top of the cave, letting in the sunlight. Come in.

Two large stone moraines, one red and one black, stand side by side, one foot apart.

This is the Yin Yang Stone, and the Ba people regard these two stones as sacred stones. Under the instructions of the witch, everyone went over and touched it with their hands. The Yin Stone was always wet and could even ooze water, while the Yang Stone was dry all year round, and the blood dripping on it during sacrifices would quickly dry up.

Between the Yin and Yang stones, there is a huge wooden target, which is the target of the sword throwing.

At this time, the witch spoke: "My descendants of Linjun, the Ba people have always decided tribal affairs in the stone cave. This custom has been passed down from countless years ago, and it is still the case today. No one dares to defy it."

"In the past, the sons of the five clans threw their swords at the stone cave, and they agreed that the one who could hit the target would be the king of the five clans. In the end, Ba's son-in-law was the only one to win, and everyone was impressed. He also ordered everyone to take an earthen boat, and they agreed that the one who could float would be the king of the five clans. He should be regarded as the king. The four of them were all dead, but Wu Xiang was alone, so everyone made Wu Xiang the king, the first generation of Lin Jun!"

"Now the king of Lin is gone, the country of Ba is dead, and the Ba people are scattered. But we are the only ones who follow the ancient path. Some of you support annexing Qin, and some support annexing Chu. They argue endlessly with each other, causing disputes over Wu Luo Zhongli Mountain, and the blood of the people Enough has flowed, and this situation cannot continue! Just today, we are in the cave, between the Yin and Yang stones, in front of the ancestors and gods, throwing swords to decide the fate of all tribes! Whoever can hit the mark will win Decide whether the tribes will be attached to Qin or Chu!"

It seemed like a child's play, but no one objected. Fan Qin burst out laughing when he heard this.

He is a proud warrior of the Ba people. Looking at the tribes hundreds of miles away from Yishui, no one is braver than him, and no one can throw swords more accurately than him. In his opinion, this is simply a way created for him. Favoritism from witches and ancestors.

Everyone's weapons were unloaded at the entrance of the stone cave. The shamans presented daggers for throwing and asked everyone who participated in throwing swords to hold one each.

"I should come first!"

As the leader of the largest tribe in the area, Fan Qin picked up a handful without politeness and bowed to the witch: "I will not disappoint the great witch!"

It can be said that the witch has watched Fan Qin grow up and is optimistic about him as the leader of the local tribes. However, at this moment, she just pursed her lips, and her face was thickly painted and her expression could not be seen through.

Fan Qin didn't notice anything strange. He was tall and tall, holding a short sword. He aimed at the wooden target between the Yin and Yang stones. He waved and threw it, hitting the target!

"bingo!"

Fan Qin laughed proudly, but when he turned around, he found that the people behind him did not cheer for him as usual, but looked at him sinisterly...

Things happened suddenly, as if they had been agreed upon, all the ministers suddenly swarmed forward. Instead of throwing swords, they pointed the daggers in their hands at Fan Qin, and thrust the swords into his chest and abdomen. !

Ba Zhong also stepped forward and stabbed Fan Qin, but before he could hurt Fan Qin, he let out a loud shout and kicked Ba Zhong away! The rest of the people who tried to suppress Fan Qin were also pushed to the ground!

This Ba warrior looked like a wounded tiger. After repelling the attackers with his bare hands, he retreated to the Yin Yang Stone, holding on to the Yang Stone, holding the wounds on his chest and abdomen and panting. The blood in his hands dyed the dry stone red.

This scene was something Fan Qin never expected. He had expected that the divided tribes might merge in Wuluozhongli Mountain, so he brought a lot of people over to prepare for any eventuality. But he never expected that people would attack him in a sacred cave, next to the Yin Yang Stone, under the watchful eyes of the ancestor spirits!

"Great witch..."

Fan Qin looked at the witch who was watching the fire clearly but did not say anything to stop him. He seemed to understand everything. Naturally, everyone could do this because of the tacit approval of the wizard.

"Why did you break your promise?"

The witch opened her withered lips and murmured: "The first generation of Linjun and the Prime Minister also betrayed their trust and shot the Salt Water Goddess. All of this was for the sake of the tribes and the people."

The Ba people are no longer what they used to be. The population can move, but their ancestral land cannot be moved away. Therefore, the Yidao Ba people can only choose one between Chu and Qin to attach themselves to in order to continue to stay here. .

Previously, the tribes were instigated by Fan Qin to raise troops to become enemies of Qin, but the facts proved that this was a reckless decision. They could not defeat the small Yi Daocheng alone, and Qin did not do what Chu's envoys persuaded. Vulnerable.

If the Qin people settle their scores and send a large army to attack, they may force the Ba people to leave Wuluo Zhongli Mountain. In the eyes of the witch, this is unacceptable.

Besides, compared to Fan Qin's offering, the money and silk treasures offered by Bajun Widow Qing every year were much more generous. It was also the witch who informed Ba's cavalry of Fan Qin's intention to rebel against Qin, and asked them to tell Widow Qing to ask her to send someone to intervene.

Although Ba Zhong arrived a step late, the killing of Qin officials and the attack on Yi Dao were all done by Fan Qinyi. It is not too late for the others to turn around now...

So under the connection of the witch and Ba Zhong, a conspiracy was born that could "lessen the bloodshed" of the various tribes.

Fan Qin suddenly understood. He had misjudged everyone's loyalty to the ancient Zufa Road. The Ba people were originally just a small tribe in the lower reaches of the Yi River. In order to find better land, they foraged for food in the harsh natural environment. , while fighting with neighboring tribes, they migrated westward and northward unswervingly, and it took two thousand years to develop and grow.

During this long journey, they experienced unimaginable brutal battles, countless difficulties and obstacles, and were indispensable for conspiracy and betrayal.

The wizards and leaders of the Ba people also had a hint of cunning in their bravery and recklessness.

Just like more than two thousand years ago, Lin Jun planned to shoot and kill his wife, the goddess of salt water, in order to annex the tribe in Yanyang and seize that land.

"Lin Jun... made people wear a green tassel to leave the tassel, and said to the Salt God: 'This tassel is suitable. The cloud and the girl are born together, so it is suitable to go.' And shoot it, hit the Salt God, the Salt God dies, and the sky opens wide!"

This is clearly Fan Qin's fate!

Fan Qin was still unwilling: "Didn't the Great Witch say many years ago that I might be able to integrate all the tribes and become the new Lord Lin?"

Rebuilding the Ba Kingdom with the help of the Chu people was also his purpose in raising troops to fight against the Qin Dynasty. Who would have expected that he would be betrayed outright today!

"What is Lin Jun?"

The witch didn't answer in silence, but Ba Zhong said: "Guzang is called Cang, and rice is called Lin. These are the names that the ancestors came up with when they had not yet had enough food and clothing. I hope that the elected leader can lead them to do something practical and build more villages. Some food to avoid hunger.”

"So you are the one who can make the Ba people full of food and live in peace and contentment! But you will only lead the Yi Dao Ba people to decline and destruction!"

With the tacit consent of the witch, the princes held bloody swords and continued to surround Fan Qin, who was already seriously injured.

Under the light of the torch, only their ferocious shadows were reflected on the stone wall. Those sharp weapons rose and fell, and Fan Qin's unwilling roar became weaker and weaker, and finally became silent...

…

When the Chu envoy was carried into the stone cave by Dan Hu with one hand, he saw that Fan Qin had died between the Yin and Yang stones, and his head had been cut off. He was held by the witch with slightly trembling hands and presented to the costume. The black husband of the Zuba people...

The Chu envoy was horrified, and Hei Fu was also amazed.

"It's really not particular at all."

Heifu looked at the head of the rebel in front of him, and then at the Yin Yang Stone stained red with blood. He did not expect that the Ba people would take this method and kill Fan Qin to prove their return to Qin. determination.

However, it is indeed very effective. Capture the thief first and capture the king. In this way, the Qin army does not have to spend several months slowly clearing out the mountains and forests.

While Fan Qin's blood spattered the cave, a fire broke out at the foot of Zhongli Mountain in Wuluo. Various tribes launched an attack on Fan Qin's men. After a period of fighting, they killed all the Ba warriors brought by Fan Qin. He would die and capture the Chu envoy named "Qu Yuan"!

Heifu believed that from this person's mouth, he should be able to interrogate the detailed information about the Chu State's inciting the Yidaoba people to rebel and send troops to Jiling.

"The history of Zuo Bing Cao."

Bazhong was also stained with blood, and he raised his hands and said: "The great witch and the princes asked me to ask, can this prove the determination of the Yidaoba tribes to return to Qin?"

Everyone looked at Hei Fu. According to the agreement, the condition for the tribes to return to Qin was to kill Fan Qin and then help the government attack Fan Qin's tribe. The population and territory could be divided among them.

Heifu asked Ba Zhong to translate his words.

"Both the county magistrate and the county captain of Yidao died in an ambush. This has never happened before! Although the tribes were only forced to assist Fan Qin, they still cannot completely escape the crime."

This statement triggered a discussion among the people. Ba Zhong quickly appeased everyone and said: "Then how can the government forgive me?"

Hei Fu smiled and stated his final condition: "It's very simple. After the Fan Qin tribe is eliminated, all the young men from the tribes will be sent out, led by the commanders, to follow me eastward. Cooperate with the army of the county lieutenants to relieve the enemy. The siege of the mausoleum! This move can prove that the Ba people are obedient people of Qin and not rebellious. In this way, I will definitely be able to convince the governor to allow the Ba people to continue to thrive in Yi Dao! As promised in the previous alliance, everything will remain as before!"

(I have something to do in the afternoon, Chapter 2 will be around 9pm)