The ancients attached great importance to filial piety. After the death of parents, there were certain rules for mourning and mourning.

According to Confucianism, parents can only leave their worries after raising their children for three years. When their parents die, their children need to be filial to three years.

When Confucianism flourished in later generations, filial piety was strictly implemented for three years. The advantage was that filial piety was promoted, and the disadvantage was that if a person was engaged in a certain career, he would return to the mourning period for three years, the daylily would be cold.

During the Warring States Period, human resources were precious and productivity was not high, so there was not much time to mourn. In Qin State, the king died and the prince who succeeded to the throne only needed to mourn for one year.

Although entertainment activities such as sensuality and sex during mourning periods are not allowed, national affairs are not affected.

The Qin people remember that after Duke Wen of Jin died, the Jin army set up an ambush in Gushan, and Duke Xiang of Jin came to the battlefield in mourning clothes.

Meng Tian led his army to attack Qi. Handan had already arrived, and Wang Ben was in charge, so there should be no big trouble to pacify Qi. It was precisely because of this that Ying Zheng specially gave an order to let Meng Tian return to Xianyang for funeral.

After three years of war, it is not a bad thing to go back to Xianyang to rest.

Meng Tian felt very calm, but the generals under his command were somewhat uncomfortable with the news.

After all, I was used to fighting under Meng Tian's command. I suddenly accepted Wang Ben's leadership and could not change for a while.

In the Qin army camp in Linqu, the Qin army generals gathered together. In the hall, there were fires and copper lamps, which were as warm as spring, without the chill of winter.

The copper pot on the stove was gently steaming, and a strong aroma of wine spread out.

In winter, brewing wine, enjoying snow, and talking about the world are rare social occasions for the generals of the Qin army. In previous years, the generals had already started to yell.

"Why are everyone frustrated? It's my father's death, not your father's death."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little serious, Meng Tian raised his hand and instructed the officials in the tent to pour wine for the generals.

Qin State fought with the Western Rong for many years, and accepted some concepts of the Western Rong and took life and death very lightly. When parents died, they should be sad, but they should not cry loudly and mourn as the Confucian scholars advocated.

To do this, you either are really filial or possessed by an Oscar actor.

"General, look, I've been with the general for so many years, so I can't bear to leave it."

Xishuang raised her head and forced a little smile.

"Yes, I'm used to fighting under the general. The general is familiar with our military style. Now when I'm in General Xiao Wang, I don't know if I will get the opportunity to make meritorious service."

Hu Duo echoed.

"General, after you return to Xianyang, you must not forget me."

Zhong Chi and Meng Xue raised the wine cup in their hands, their eyes were a little red.

The four of them were from a family of ranks in Guanzhong, and their desire to make merits and get titles was not that strong. When they attacked the Wei Kingdom, under Wang Ben's command, they only had some tasks of transporting food and digging channels.

When he returned to Meng Tian's command, he gradually became a real warrior. Unexpectedly, he made contributions to the attack and destruction of Chu.

The news was sent back to his hometown in Guanzhong. After the family confirmed it, they sacrificed their ancestors in large quantities.

"Don't worry, I have discussed with General Wang. The war east of Linqu will be your part."

Meng Tian felt very pleased when Zhong Chi, Meng Xue and others said this.

People are not plants and trees, but who can be ruthless? After three years of fighting side by side, Meng Tian has long since dissatisfied with Zhong Chi, Meng Xue and others.

"After the beginning of spring, the war in Qi will continue. With Linqu, Chunyu and Laiyang as the boundary, the northern line will be attacked by General Wang, and the southern line will be guided by our army. The two armies will advance together, and the number of contributions they can make depends on their own ability."

Before leaving Linzi, Meng Tian had an in-depth exchange with Wang Ben. Meng Tian voluntarily gave up the northern part of Qi and gave it to Wang Ben's command.

"After I left, the army was dominated by Menghu and Jingsu as the auxiliary. After pacifying Qi, there was a day of reunion."

After saying that, Meng Tian raised the wine cup and solemnly to everyone in the tent.

"Thank you, General!"

Meng Tian made the arrangements properly, Zhong Chi and Meng Xue had no worries anymore.

Meng Hu followed Meng Tian for many years and was loyal to Meng Tian. Jing Su was responsible for the intelligence matters in the army. With these two people here, it can ensure the normal operation of the army.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the tent became slightly lively.

On the New Year of the first lunar month, Meng Tian didn’t want to make everyone feel bitter because of her own reasons and she was unhappy in the New Year.

Meng Tian picked up the wine cup and glanced at him. He found that Dou and Xi were still a little nervous and were not in a state.

"Dou, Xi, you two seem to be worried, but what are you worried about?" Meng Tian asked.

Dou and Xi, look at me, I look at you, and gesture to each other.

After two or three breaths, Dou said, "The King of Qi surrendered, Linzi fell, and the Qin army pacified Qi land. It was just a matter of time. What I want to know is, where will we go after pacifying Qi land?"

The soldiers under Dou and Xi were mainly surrendered to the Chu people. Meng Tian had a plan in his mind about how to arrange the surrendered army. However, Meng Tian had not revealed it yet.

"What do you two have any ideas?" Meng Tian took a sip of wine.

"As the saying goes, wealth and honor are not returned to the hometown, like walking in the brocade clothes at night. When the war in Qi is over, I want to return to Chu in a prosperous place." Dou replied without hesitation.

Returning home with wealth?

It turns out that Chu people thought so.

Meng Tian was suddenly stunned. He seemed to be the overlord later. He held the same viewpoint and refused to occupy Guanzhong. He also gained the reputation of being a monkey.

"Xi, what did you think?"

Meng Tian wanted to know whether it was Dou's idea to return to Chu, or whether the two had the same idea.

"Qi land is rich, I want to stay in Qi land."

Xi thought about it and spoke slowly.

When he heard Xi's answer, not only Meng Tian felt a little surprised, but Dou looked at Xi in surprise.

The two surrendered to the Qin army together, and together with their Chu people, they have always been closer. Dou has always thought that Xi had the same idea as him.

"Haha, it turns out that you and the two are worried about this." Meng Tian smiled and waved his hand, "I will return to Xianyang and report to the king. If the soldiers under your command are willing to return to Chu, they will return to Chu. If you are willing to stay in Qi, they will stay in Qi. There will be no less land, land, houses, and houses."

"Thank you, General."

Dou and Xi both received Meng Tian’s personal promise and felt much more at ease.

After appeaseing the generals under his command, everyone was in high spirits and toasted each other, finally having a happy atmosphere for the New Year.

In the afternoon, after the banquet, Meng Tian returned to the temporary command post in the city with the help of his personal soldiers.

After receiving cold water, Meng Tian felt that his mind had become much clearer after washing his face.

"Comeone comes, I will send my orders to let Meng Hu and Jing Su wake up and come to discuss matters!"

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