Chapter 2352 - The First Emperor of Qin! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Three generations had produced four famed Great Generals! In the Qin Empire, only the Great Qin’s Wang Clan, with Wang Jian, Wang Li, and Wang Ben, could compare.

This was a true great clan of generals.

The members of this clan were trained from childhood in preparation for when they stepped onto the battlefield. In their teens, they were already out on campaign, risking their life in battle. This greatly differed from the practices of any other dynasty that followed.

Meng Wu was the father of Meng Tian and Meng Yi, two Great Generals, and he himself was an extremely senior Great General. That he had been able to raise the Meng brothers was proof of his strength.

“Great General Meng Wu! If I remember correctly, he died in the twenty-seventh year of the Qin First Emperor’s reign. Why is he here, in the Celestial Palace?” Li Xuantu sternly asked, his brow furrowing as he looked at that giant figure.

Li Xuantu had also once led armies into battle, and just like Wang Chong, he was extremely familiar with the history of the Qin Dynasty. Great General Meng Wu’s most famous campaign was when he joined with Great General Wang Jian and defeated the famed general and powerful foe of the Qin, Xiang Yan. This had allowed the Great Qin to conquer the state of Chu, serving as a pivotal battle in the path to uniting the entire realm.

But everyone knew that Meng Wu had died before the death of the Qin First Emperor, and his two sons had completely inherited his light. No one had expected one of the ten famous generals of the Qin Empire to appear here.

All was quiet, none of the three speaking.

The Celestial Palace was becoming more and more inexplicable.

“That’s not for certain,” Wang Chong said after some thought. “According to the records, Great General Meng Wu died in the twenty-seventh year of the First Emperor’s reign, and a year later, the First Emperor died. This period of time is very worthy of discussion.”

“You’re saying…”

Li Xuantu suddenly recalled Flying Cavalry Great General Huo Qubing and Emperor Wu of Han.

Wang Chong nodded. The historical records were true, but they did not record the entire truth. In the end, the Grand Scribes were just ordinary people, and they could only record what they saw and heard. In addition, they could not completely prevent the interference of sovereigns.

“The Meng Clan had a force of heavy soldiers that was famed throughout the world. If my guess is right, these black-armored Qin Guards were probably those soldiers, and the ones standing around him are the leaders of this force!” Wang Chong said, his gaze passing over those six stalwart and determined figures standing in front of Meng Wu, respect in his heart.

This was a true general who had lived for battle and died in battle. There was no concept of a hedonistic scion trying to avoid work and indulge in pleasure. For them, war was both duty and destiny.

A true soldier!

As these thoughts ran through his mind, Wang Chong took in a deep breath, and another idea soon occupied his mind.

After the First Emperor united the realm, Meng Wu gradually withdrew from the stage, particularly since Meng Yi and Meng Tian were so talented, quickly rising through the ranks and becoming Great Generals for the Qin Empire. They had taken over Meng Wu’s place in the empire, reducing the need for him to appear.

In the later part of his life, Meng Wu completely withdrew, essentially retiring from military life.

The Qin Dynasty’s Grand Scribes naturally wouldn’t pay much attention to a retired Great General, and unless there was some special event, a top-class Great General like Meng Wu would never be mobilized, let alone leave the capital.

More importantly, everyone knew that the Meng Clan had the important duty of protecting the Emperor. If Great General Meng Wu appeared here, it could only mean…

Wang Chong looked past Meng Wu, a vague thought occurring to him.

Clap!

Wang Chong strode past the six imposing figures, and Li Xuantu understood and followed.

Deeper into the third region, Wang Chong saw the figure that Meng Wu and these powerful Qin generals were protecting.

This man wore a tasseled crown and a black dragon robe, and had a thick beard. Even after one thousand years, Wang Chong could still feel his domineering and frightening aura. Even veteran generals who had been through one hundred battles would instinctively tremble in fear before this man.

This was a born sovereign, an Emperor amongst Emperors.

He had not reigned for very long, but his reputation would forever resound through all dimensions. None of the sovereigns who came after him, not even the ambitious and talented Emperor Wu of Han, could ever surpass his reputation.

Moreover, when they saw this figure, they instantly understood what that pressure they had felt upon stepping into this region originated from.

The Qin First Emperor!

This name immediately appeared in Wang Chong’s mind.