bayedsolid Chapter 39 The Wind Rises in Xianyang
Chapter 39 The Wind Rises in Xianyang
"Have you heard? The selection of officials, organized by the Imperial Advisor, is about to begin!"
"Anyone can sign up, and I heard the registration fee is only the cost of a meal!"
"So what if it's just the cost of a meal? I don't think I can pass the exam, but the truly talented people will probably turn their lives around this time. After all, we'll have to call them 'officials' from now on!"
"No, I have to give it a try. After all, with my intelligence, what if I succeed?"
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Throughout Xianyang, all the limelight was drawn by Tang Yu's news, because for these people, nothing was more important than becoming an official.
In ancient times, the social classes were farmers, artisans, and merchants. Although the Qin state was the only one among the six states that had the opportunity to achieve upward social mobility through military achievements, there had never been such a shortcut before.
The news that Tang Yu was going to conduct a selection process spread very far and wide, and the entire Qin Kingdom knew about it.
Even in Pei County of the Qin State, a young man who had already become a registrar fell into deep thought as he looked at the job postings displayed locally.
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He was hesitating whether or not he should give it a try.
Meanwhile, a village head in Pei County, around 40 years old, had just been kicked out of his home by his wife.
It seems that it's because people say he's not ambitious, lacks drive, and is willing to give up without even trying.
When the two met, they looked at each other and both gave a helpless, bitter smile.
"Xiao He? What's wrong? Do you want to try your luck and see if you can become the secretary?"
"Liu Bang, don't you want to give it a try?"
If Tang Yu were here, he would recognize the two people speaking as Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, and Xiao He, one of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty.
At this moment, the two could be said to be in the same boat, both troubled by the matter of the secretary selection.
Looking at Liu Bang before him, Xiao He made his decision.
"I, Xiao He, believe that I possess some talent, no less than others. To spend my life merely as a minor official would not be in line with my aspirations. I have decided to go to Xianyang City to give it a try!"
Liu Bang looked at the ambitious Xiao He and shook his head helplessly.
He was too old for that age. If he could be 10 years younger, he would definitely go with Xiao He!
Even though his wife, Lü Zhi, urged him repeatedly, he felt that he had some connections and power in Pei County. Although it couldn't compare to other places, it was still easy for him to live a comfortable life, so he could only shake his head.
"In that case, I'll wait here for your good news."
Thus, with Liu Bang seeing him off, Xiao He, one of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty, officially embarked on his journey to Xianyang.
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At the same time, Tang Yu's policy has affected the forces of many of the six kingdoms.
Originally, the Xiang family of Jiangdong lived a relatively stable life because they were nobles of the Chu state.
However, for some reason, perhaps due to Tang Yu's proposal to change the appointment locations of officials, or perhaps due to the selection of secretaries that happened a few days ago, the people of Chu began to feel slightly dissatisfied with these officials.
At this moment, Xiang Yu looked at his uncle inside the house, and there was a hint of melancholy in his voice.
"Uncle, so this tyranny, is it really impossible for us to overthrow him?"
Xiang Yu's uncle nodded and then shook his head upon hearing this.
"Yu'er, remember this: the tyrannical Qin Dynasty can be overthrown, and any country can fail, but not now. With our strength alone, we are no match for that tyrant, Ying Zheng!"
"Although he is cruel and inhuman, the power he wields is simply too immense!"
Xiang Yu frowned at his uncle's words, clearly feeling that they were different from what he had thought.
"But there's no use in us gathering strength here!"
"I heard that the new imperial advisor he's taken in is a deity, and recently he even proposed a method to change the location of officials' appointments. Our officials here will be replaced in a while!"
"Based on my guess, given Ying Zheng's personality, he will definitely replace officials from Qin in a place like ours that is already quite unstable. If we have secretly accumulated enough power at that time, we will be discovered!"
These words prove that Xiang Yu was not the brave but reckless man of legend; on the contrary, Xiang Yu once wrote down a military treatise.
He was also recognized by military strategists as a strategist, but compared to Liu Bang's ability to recognize and utilize talent, as well as his understanding of human relationships, he was not as adept.
Xiang Yu, who turned back the clock of history, and who offended everyone, simply seemed to lack social skills.
Upon hearing Xiang Yu's words, the uncle let out a long, helpless sigh.
"Heaven is truly unfair. The tyrant did such outrageous things, yet he was given such a talented person."
“Yu’er, why don’t we go to Xianyang City? That way, we can know about any changes as soon as they happen. Also, in Xianyang City, we might make more friends and work together to fight against the tyranny.”
Xiang Yu thought for a moment after hearing this and nodded.
He silently put on his armor, picked up his Overlord Spear, and mounted a jet-black steed. The uncle and nephew then headed towards Xianyang City.
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Zhang Liang, who had been confined to his room for several days, heard that his friend had come to visit.
I initially thought the other party had something to say, but then they said that the Qin state would be holding a selection of secretaries!
Is this true?
Instantly, Zhang Liang's eyes widened and shone brightly. If he could become the Secretary of the Qin State, it would be of great benefit to him, both in his desire to see the true nature of the world and in his resistance against the tyrannical Qin.
Both for public and private reasons, Zhang Liang felt he should give it a try!
Even though he was selected from among the people of the original six states, and the competition was extremely fierce, Zhang Liang did not feel that he was inferior to the others.
At the same time, he also wanted to one day stand in front of the Grand Preceptor with a truly high enough status and sit down with him to discuss the Dao again!
At this moment, Tang Yu was unaware that two of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty had already gathered in Xianyang, and that Xiang Yu, who single-handedly dismantled the Qin Dynasty, was also on his way to Xianyang.
It was as if Xianyang City, which was already the most central city of the country, had become the eye of a storm, and the city was instantly engulfed in turmoil!
All of this is because of Tang Yu's recent secretary selection exam.
Tang Yu, the chief examiner, was unusually relaxed at the moment and began to sit by the lake and fish.
He appears to be fishing, but in reality, he seems to have nothing to do with fish.
At this moment, after hearing the news reported by the Black Ice Detective behind him, Tang Yu put away his fishing rod and a smile appeared on his lips.