The vast sky is everywhere, jade dragons are dancing across the sky, and the sky and the earth are completely covered by the falling snow. However, there is not much snow on the straight road leading to Xianyang. From this, we can see the accuracy of Qin Shihuang's order to build the straight road.

But now there are only a group of more than ten people walking on the straight road, and it is Fusu and his group.

"The prince is indeed a scholar, and he actually came up with such a practical thing. Now it will be much easier for us to run on horseback." Liu Wu, the guard, said loudly.

Fusu just smiled and did not answer his words.

That day in Shanggu, he felt very awkward when he saw the horse of the cavalry returning from the battle. He always felt that something was missing. It was not until he returned to Shangjun and thought about it carefully that he remembered that it was missing a saddle and stirrups.

Of course he didn’t know that the saddle didn’t appear until the Western Han Dynasty. As for the stirrups, they appeared much later than the saddle and were not commonly used until the Tang Dynasty. Although Fusu didn’t know the history of the appearance of these harnesses, he did know it.

Horse gear plays an important role in knights galloping and fighting on horseback, so he mentioned his memory of the appearance of saddles and stirrups to the people in charge of weapon making in Shang County, and ordered them to make a few pairs of bronze. He didn't dare to do it yet.

Spread this thing widely because he knows that this thing is a secret weapon for himself, and he will save it for large-scale use at the appropriate time.

Because he had to rush to Xianyang City as soon as possible this time, he ordered people to install the saddle and stirrups on the war horses, which indeed made everyone's journey a lot faster. Along the way, everyone was even more impressed with Fusu.

After passing a bend, there was a big mountain ahead. At this time, the mountain was covered with thick snow. Everyone controlled the horse to prevent it from running too fast and causing an avalanche by using too much noise.

However, these guards did not restrain themselves at all, and continued to praise these two pieces of harness. After all, for a knight to be able to increase his speed while sitting comfortably on his horse, this is

A very wonderful thing. Fusu saw that there was no one around, so he just let them go.

Just as they were laughing loudly, Fusu suddenly heard a strange noise above his head. When he looked up, he found that the snow on the mountain was falling and hitting the branches. Before Fusu could react,

, the small amount of snow that fell down turned into a large amount of snow, making a rumbling sound and pressing down.

"No, there's an avalanche!" Fusu turned around and shouted quickly, "Everyone, move back!"

The faces of all the guards turned pale. They never thought that their jokes would actually cause an avalanche. They quickly turned their horses and ran back. "Prince, what do you think that is?" When they retreated to a safe place, a guard pointed at the mountain.

asked a small black dot that was sliding down with the snow.

Fusu looked around and saw that the black dot was dodging from left to right as the snow continued to fall. It was getting bigger and bigger, but it was a person. "What a skill!" Fusu sighed. How could he?

He didn't expect anyone to be able to resist in front of the power of nature. For a moment, he felt pity for the talent and said to the guards: "You guys stay here." After saying this, he didn't even wait for them to react.

He rode his horse and rushed back.

This horse was a fast horse captured from the Huns that Meng Tian specially prepared for him. At this time, under his urging, he ran over as fast as lightning. Just when he reached the bottom of the mountain, the black spot had already reached the bottom.

On the ground, Fusu hurriedly stretched out his hand and said: "Mount the horse!"

The man was not polite, took Fusu's hand, and got on the horse with the help of his strength. Although there was another person immediately, the horse's speed did not slow down much, and it quickly ran to a safe area. This

By that time, the valley had been filled with snow. If Fusu hadn't rushed his horse to rescue him, the man would have been buried alive under the snow.

The guards cheered loudly and were frightened half to death. If Fusu's horse had been a little slower just now, he might not have been able to save people but would have been buried by an avalanche. As his personal bodyguards, they could only

Repay the Lord with death.

The man jumped off his horse and saluted hurriedly: "Thank you so much for saving your life. I, Peng Hong, will never forget it." This man was very tall and muscular.

"You are serious. I think if we were in our place, Brother Peng would definitely save me." Fusu said hurriedly, "I wonder who Brother Peng is? How did this avalanche happen?"

"This..." Peng Hong said with embarrassment, "If I die here today, it will be my own fault. I am a hunter in this mountain. I went out to look for some prey today because I have no food left at home. I don't want to

While catching a snowshoe hare, I accidentally pushed a rock down and triggered this avalanche. I’m really ashamed.”

"Looking at Brother Peng's skills and conversation, he is not an ordinary hunter."

"I was originally a member of a hundred households in the Zhao Kingdom. Because I was dissatisfied with the oppression of the superior officials, I gave up my official position and took my mother, wife and children to live in seclusion here."

"I see. Now that the world belongs to the Qin State, will Brother Peng be willing to follow me to Xianyang to strive for a better life?"

"My mother is still alive at home. I'm afraid I can't support everyone with just my sons. Let's wait until my son grows up. If the young master still wants us, I will let my son work for the young master.

." It was obvious that Peng Hong had noticed that Fusu's identity was unusual, so he did not refuse him flatly.

"Okay, then you can go to Shangjun to find me. It would be a pity to be buried here with your skills." Fusu said, glanced at the straight road covered by snow, frowned and said, "Now the official road has been

If it’s closed, how can we get on our way?”

Peng Hong hurriedly said: "I know there is a small road here that can bypass this mountain, and then go up to Guandao. Let me take you around."

"Thank you so much."

Everyone then followed Peng Hong and took the path that was not buried in the snow, bypassing the mountain and going up the straight road again. Everyone waved to Peng Hong and set off on their way to Xianyang again.

The snow gradually stopped, and we were not far from Xianyang City. But it was getting late, and Xianyang would have a curfew at night, and the city gates were closed. Everyone had to camp in a leeward place. The guards were busy guarding the city.

The bonfire was lit and the tent was set up, while Fusu was looking in the direction of Xianyang and thinking about how he could meet Li Si.

It wasn't until just now that he suddenly thought of a serious question: Since Li Si didn't even see Hu Hai, then what identity would he use to see him? Will he see him? Even if he doesn't see his face, he is 100% sure that he can persuade him.

It was useless for Li Si to stand on his side. Maybe he thought about things too simply.

At this time, the guards had put the food they had brought with them on the fire to roast it. Liu Wu handed a cup filled with wine to Fusu: "Prince, please take a sip of wine first to get rid of the cold."

Fusu looked at Liu Wu and said, "Is there any way you can help me see Li Si?" At this time, Fusu was at his wits' end and had to seek medical treatment urgently.

Liu Wu glared and said: "The eldest prince can see whoever he wants. Besides the emperor, does anyone else dare not to see the prince? If he refuses to see the prince, my subordinates will lead people to rush in and pull that guy out."

"The problem is that I can't reveal my identity and go to see him, otherwise it will be troublesome if the emperor finds out about it. After all, I returned to Xianyang privately."

Liu Wu said carelessly: "Then let's go in secretly and don't say no to them."

"Sneak in?" Fusu pondered for a moment and said happily, "I didn't expect that the method thought up by a rough guy like you is better. Yes, we can sneak into the prime minister's house secretly. Even if he refuses to help me, he won't let me in at night.

The affairs of his house have been spread out. After all, he also has the intention to protect himself wisely." Then he patted Liu Wu on the shoulder and said, "You have done a great job for me."

Liu Wu chuckled and rubbed his hair with his hands again. He was so happy that he couldn't speak.

Fusu, who was relieved, was also amused by his stupidity and laughed: "Okay, let's go over and have something to eat. We will enter Xianyang City tomorrow."

A few people spent the night together by the campfire and then hit the road again.

At noon the next day, Fusu saw a high city wall standing several miles away. It was more than twice as tall as the city walls in Shangjun and Shanggu. Because it was snowing these days, pedestrians on the road were also
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