Siheyuan: Game of Red Dust

Chapter 359 Solve the doubts
Donghuang Taiyi frowned and asked with some doubt, "What is the situation with Donghuang Taiyi, a demon from the prehistoric world?"

"Hehe, the primordial world is the original world created by Pangu. After Pangu separated heaven and earth, it expanded to a depth of tens of thousands of miles. Donghuang Taiyi is the three-legged golden crow divine beast born from the sun star drawn by Pangu's eyes. He was born in the chaos, one of the treasures of creation. After a long period of cultivation, he heard the Dao in Zhixiao Palace and became one of the three pure ones of Daoism. Then, he followed his elder brother to establish the demon race, occupied the Heavenly Court, and became the Donghuang Great Heavenly Lord above the Heavenly Court. His supernatural powers and magic are immeasurable, and he is known as the number one person below the sage."

Li Weidong chuckled and explained it to Donghuang Taiyi from Qin Shi. After all, Donghuang Taiyi wasn't very famous in the prehistoric world; the most famous was the supreme god of Taoism.

A three-legged golden crow? A demon?

Donghuang Taiyi said in disbelief, "Isn't the Three-Legged Golden Crow a sacred beast? How did it become a demon?"
"That's because the definition of the demon race was very vague when it was first established. All things and all spirits can be demons," Li Weidong explained.

Although Donghuang Taiyi wasn't quite sure what was going on, he didn't ask any further questions. He simply said to Li Weidong:

"What is your purpose in coming to this world?"

"I'm here to find a few people. Actually, we and people from another world discovered your world. I'm going in ahead of time to recruit some people, and then after a while, your world will be swallowed up by our world."

Of course, don't misunderstand, there's no malice intended. It's just merging into our world, which won't cause you much harm. In fact, merging with our world is a good thing for you. Our world is far more powerful than this one, or rather, it's incomparable to this one. Most importantly, it can strengthen the origin of your world, making it possible to attain immortality in the future. Oh, and if you cultivate to the extreme, you can directly become an immortal, since the origin of our world can already support immortal-level powerhouses.”

Li Weidong spoke fluently, explaining his situation and discussing the World War and World Integration. He believed that Donghuang Taiyi was a wise person who would not do anything rash. Of course, even if Donghuang Taiyi did something inappropriate, it would not have any impact on Li Weidong, given his superior strength.

Donghuang Taiyi believed in Li Weidong not because he felt close to Li Weidong or because he thought Li Weidong wouldn't lie, but because the strong have the pride of the strong. He could sense the aura of the deep and boundless sea emanating from Li Weidong. Such a strong person would disdain lying, because his strength was enough to accomplish everything, and he didn't need to deceive others.

"I wonder if you could solve my problem?"

After Li Weidong finished speaking, Donghuang Taiyi asked about his own problems. After all, everyone is afraid of death, which is only human nature.

Why do people seek immortality and enlightenment? Isn't it simply for the sake of achieving eternal life?

Li Weidong hesitated for a moment, then looked at the curse surrounding Donghuang Taiyi and said uncertainly:

"Go and offer incense to the Eastern Emperor Taiyi of the Primordial Heavenly Court first, and change your name. Then come back to me. I can only say I'll try. I may not be able to break that big shot's curse. I can only do my best and leave the rest to fate."

Qin Shi Donghuang Taiyi nodded. Although he didn't know how powerful Donghuang Taiyi was in the prehistoric world, he could tell from Li Weidong's expression that the existence of that person was extraordinary. After thanking Li Weidong, he left the post station.

After seeing him leave, Li Weidong didn't take it to heart and continued to sit at the table, drinking some wine.

Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng arrived with his men shortly afterward. Although Li Weidong was not familiar with these people, he got to know them through Ying Zheng's introduction, since their names were quite famous in Chinese history.

Wang Jian was the top general under Qin Shi Huang, and was known as one of the four great generals of the Warring States period, along with Bai Qi, Li Mu, and Lian Po.

In 236 BC, Wang Jian led his troops to attack the State of Zhao, inflicting a major defeat on the Zhao army and capturing nine cities from Zhao for the State of Qin.

In 238 BC, Qin Shi Huang eliminated Lao Ai and overthrew Prime Minister Lü Buwei, thus assuming personal rule and embarking on the path of unifying the country.

In 230 BC, Qin Shi Huang sent Nei Shi Teng to conquer the state of Han and capture King An of Han.

In 229 BC, the State of Zhao suffered a severe drought and fell into dire straits. Qin Shi Huang then dispatched Wang Jian to lead troops to attack the State of Zhao.

During the Battle of Changping, King Xiaocheng of Zhao appointed Zhao Kuo, a general known for his theoretical knowledge of warfare but lacking practical experience, as his general. This led to the Zhao army's defeat by Bai Qi, resulting in the massacre of 45 Zhao soldiers. The Battle of Changping severely weakened the Zhao state, leaving it with no strength to contend with the Qin army.

Wang Jian wanted to conquer the Zhao state in one fell swoop, but he encountered Li Mu, who was equally renowned. Li Mu defeated the Qin army twice with fewer troops. For a whole year afterward, Wang Jian was unable to defeat Li Mu and destroy the Zhao state.

After reaching a stalemate, Wang Jian used the same tactic Qin had employed during the Battle of Changping: the strategy of sowing discord.

Wang Jian spread rumors that Li Mu was secretly colluding with the Qin army, plotting to betray the Zhao state. The foolish King of Zhao believed him and killed Li Mu. After Li Mu's death, Wang Jian successfully destroyed the Zhao state.

After the states of Han and Zhao in the Three Jin regions were destroyed by the Qin state, the state of Yan became fearful.

In 227 BC, Prince Dan of Yan sent Jing Ke to assassinate the King of Qin in an attempt to prevent Qin from attacking Yan. After Jing Ke's assassination attempt failed, Ying Zheng was furious and sent Wang Jian to lead troops to attack Yan.

The weak state of Yan was quickly destroyed by Wang Jian, Crown Prince Dan was killed, and King Xi of Yan fled to Liaodong.

After the state of Yan was destroyed, Qin Shi Huang sent Wang Jian's son, Wang Ben, to attack the state of Chu.

After Wang Ben defeated the State of Chu, Qin Shi Huang ordered him to attack the State of Wei. He led his troops to capture the Wei capital of Daliang, took King Jia of Wei prisoner, and destroyed the State of Wei.

In 224 BC, Qin Shi Huang prepared to send troops to conquer Chu. Chu was a powerful state, and Wang Jian believed that it would take an army of 60 to destroy it.

If Wang Jian were given an army of 60, he could not only destroy Chu, but also Qin and become the King of Qin himself. This made Qin Shi Huang hesitate. In the end, he used Li Xin, who only needed an army of 20 to destroy Chu, and sent him and Meng Tian to lead the army to destroy Chu.

After Li Xin entered the State of Chu, he achieved some victories, but was eventually defeated by Xiang Yan, a general of Chu.

After Li Xin's defeat, Qin Shi Huang could only give Wang Jian an army of 60 to destroy Chu.

After entering the State of Chu, Wang Jian did not rush to fight Xiang Yan, a famous general of Chu. Instead, he relied on the fact that the State of Qin was stronger than the State of Chu and waged a war of attrition against him.

The two armies remained locked in a stalemate for a year. Wang Jian did not attack the Chu army, but instead spent his days having his soldiers play a game of throwing stones. Xiang Yan believed that Wang Jian would not attack Chu in the short term, so he chose to withdraw his troops.

During the Chu army's retreat, Wang Jian suddenly launched an attack, catching the Chu army off guard. Xiang Yan was killed, and the Chu army suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Qin army. After Xiang Yan's death, the state of Chu was quickly destroyed by Wang Jian.

Meng Tian was also a famous general under Qin Shi Huang. During the Qin Dynasty's conquest of the six states, Meng Tian followed Wang Jian in attacking Chu and followed Wang Ben in conquering Qi, making many contributions.

After Qin Shi Huang became emperor, he ordered Meng Tian to lead troops to build the Great Wall to defend against the Xiongnu and other enemies.

Meng Tian once defeated the Xiongnu and was known as the greatest warrior in China.

Li Si was a confidant of Qin Shi Huang. He advised Qin Shi Huang and helped him destroy the six states.

After Qin Shi Huang became emperor, he appointed Li Si as prime minister, making him the head of all officials.

Li Si advised Qin Shi Huang to abolish the enfeoffment system and implement the prefecture-county system, making him a very capable prime minister.

Of course, these are the achievements of these people in history, but the same applies in the world of Qin Shi. Although these people are not very strong, their abilities are beyond doubt.

In addition, Ying Zheng also brought a young girl, who was none other than Ying Zheng's daughter, Ying Yinman.

"Sir, this is my daughter. Please take care of her."

Li Weidong looked at the young girl; although she was young, she was poised and confident. He didn't think much of Ying Zheng's request and readily agreed. After all, Ying Zheng would be working for him in the future, so he could easily grant this small request.

"No problem. Should I take these people with me now, or do they come with you?"

Li Weidong countered with a question.

Ying Zheng thought for a moment and said to Li Weidong:

"Come with me, it probably won't be long, I don't have many people with me right now."

Ying Zheng didn't say what came next, but Li Weidong knew that at this time, Ying Zheng had not yet assumed personal rule and did not have real power in his own hands, so he didn't have many people.

"Okay, anything is fine. Let me know when you're ready. Also, please send out a message saying I'm here and want to meet a few people. If they're willing, let them come find me here."

Li Weidong spoke directly and told Ying Zheng the names of several people.

After making a note of it, Ying Zheng turned and left. After all, as the King of Qin, he was still quite busy, even though he didn't have a mild case.

“My lord, my name is Ying Yinman. You may also call me Huayang.”

Li Weidong nodded, then smiled and gestured for Princess Huayang to sit down. Princess Huayang wasn't very famous in history; she was killed after Qin Er Shi (Hu Hai) ascended the throne. But the young girl was quite cute. Of course, Li Weidong had no ulterior motives. He had many women, all of them beautiful, so his affection for Princess Huayang was purely that of a junior, a pure and unadulterated fondness.

“I’ll call you Huayang. Did your father tell you that you’ll be living in the New World from now on?”

Li Weidong asked Princess Huayang a question with a smile.

“My father has already told me that I should listen to my father,” Princess Huayang said gracefully, her words calm and composed. Li Weidong could see the nervousness in her trembling hands.

"Don't be nervous, there's no danger. That world is wonderful, peaceful, and loving. There are many magical beasts there. I'll take you there to play; they should really like you," Li Weidong said with a smile to Princess Huayang, trying to ease her anxiety.

"Moreover, that world has many races. Although some of them look fierce, they don't dare to act recklessly. You can also learn magical cultivation techniques, and once your cultivation level is high, you can fly in the sky. You've probably never flown before, right? That's a very magical experience. When we get to the new world, I'll take you to experience it once. But you'll have to cultivate diligently afterward. Then I won't need to take you anymore. That world is very large. If you can't fly, you won't be able to explore the whole world on your own."

Li Weidong briefly explained the situation of the small world to Princess Huayang.

Princess Huayang was not very old, probably only thirteen or fourteen years old. Hearing about these novel things, and that she could even cultivate to fly, her big eyes immediately lit up with curiosity. She was no longer nervous; instead, she couldn't wait to enter that world and experience it for herself.

After all, he was just a child and easy to coax. Li Weidong was slightly proud, thinking that he was quite good at taking care of children.

It's just that her own children have been led astray by that girl Zhou Xiaobai. They're always fighting and bickering, which is really annoying to watch.

The little girl is so cute. No, I have to take care of my own daughter myself when we get back. I can't let Zhou Xiaobai lead her astray again.

Thinking of this, Li Weidong thought of his lovely daughters again, and couldn't help but smile from the bottom of his heart. He was very strong, and this smile could infect those who were weaker. The entire post station was infected by Li Weidong's smile, and everyone felt happy. They thought of their relatives from time to time and felt a warm feeling.

After a while, Li Weidong realized that he was very strong, and his strength came from the world's origin, an energy needed by all worlds. Therefore, he could easily influence others. Seeing everyone in the station showing genuine smiles, Li Weidong couldn't help but shake his head. He should be more careful next time.

He didn't pay too much attention to it, after all, it was just an emotional contagion, and a good one at that. It would only benefit these people and not do them any harm. Although his emotions were not as powerful as the origin of the world, they were still somewhat tainted by the origin of the world, which would benefit these people greatly. Although they wouldn't make them much stronger, they could at least help them recover their physical condition.

Li Weidong led Ying Yinman back to their room at the inn. Of course, he arranged for Ying Yinman to be in the room next to his, not his own. Although he wasn't very old, he still needed to be mindful of the proper separation between men and women.

During this period, marriage in the Qin state was based on height. Men who were six feet five inches or taller underwent a coming-of-age ceremony and could only marry after the ceremony. Women who were six feet two inches or taller were betrothed after reaching adulthood.

In other words, a man must grow to 150.15cm tall and undergo a coming-of-age ceremony before he can marry and have children. A woman must grow to 143.22cm tall to reach adulthood before she can marry.

Based on this calculation, the age regulations in Qin at that time stipulated that women could marry at around fourteen or fifteen years old, while men could marry at around fifteen or sixteen years old.

Qin Yinman has already reached the required height, so Li Weidong still needs to be careful, lest he be complained about by Zhou Xiaolin and the others after returning to the small world. If he brings back a woman who is fourteen or fifteen years old and about the same age as his son, his wives will probably explode.

(End of this chapter)