Zhang Wenzhou's Liu Bang

  Zhao Gao followed the ritual of royal succession, letting Ying Yi fast at home for five days before going to the ancestral temple to report to his ancestors and accept the seal of the Qin king, formally announcing his accession. Ying Yi was a wise man and did not trust Zhao Gao. He secretly discussed with his two sons and trusted attendants Han Tan: "Chancellor Zhao Gao killed Second Emperor in the Wuyi Palace, fearing that the ministers would kill him, so he pretended to establish me as king under the name of a close relative of the royal family. I have already heard that Zhao Gao has a secret agreement with Chu State to destroy the Qin royal family and divide the Guanzhong region. Now, after letting me fast, he wants me to go to the ancestral temple, which is nothing but an attempt to kill me in the temple. If I claim illness and do not go to the temple, Chancellor Zhao Gao will definitely come to ask in person, and when he comes, we will kill him." Five days later, Ying Yi claimed illness and did not leave the fasting palace. Zhao Gao sent people several times to urge him, but Ying Yi refused to respond due to his "illness". Zhao Gao had no choice but to personally go to the fasting palace to ask Ying Yi: "Why doesn't the king come for the important matter of the ancestral temple?" As soon as he finished speaking, he was stabbed to death by Han Tan, who was prepared in advance.

  In the third year of the Second Generation, in August, Ying Yi exterminated Zhao Gao's clan and took the throne as King of Qin. After taking power, Ying Yi eliminated Zhao Gao's faction, reorganized the government, calmed the people with edicts, ordered the front line to hold out against the enemy, and tried to save the Qin state from its doomed fate. However, everything was already too late.

  After forcing the Second Emperor to commit suicide, Zhao Gao quickly negotiated with Liu Bang outside Wuguan. Liu Bang refused to divide the kingdom as promised and took advantage of the chaos to launch a surprise attack on Wuguan, entering Shangluo Road and heading straight for Lantian along the Dan River. After Zhao Gao was killed, King Qin Er Shi received news that Liu Bang's army had entered Wuguan and urgently ordered the Zhongjun garrison in the capital to set up defenses at Xiangguan and Lantian to block Liu Bang's entry into Guanzhong. Liu Bang's army used Zhang Liang's strategy, enticing the Qin generals with heavy rewards and benefits, taking advantage of their laxity, suddenly launching an attack, capturing Xiangguan, and again defeating the Qin army in Lantian, following the Ba River downstream, and rushing towards Xianyang.

  In October, Liu Bang's army arrived at the Xianyang southwest suburb of Duantou area. The Qin king Ziying had no soldiers to use and no danger to guard. In order to preserve the military and civilians in Xianyang, he opened the city unconditionally and surrendered. Ziying rode a white horse-drawn funeral car, with a neck strap on the emperor's seal ribbon, holding the sealed and stored imperial seal symbol, leading the officials out of the city to the west bank of the Duantou River, where they surrendered to Liu Bang's army. The Qin Empire was destroyed. The history of the Qin state, which had been established since Duke Xiang's eighth year, lasted for 571 years and ended here. The last Qin king Ziying was in power for a total of 46 days.

  In October, Liu Bang's army arrived at the Xianyang southwest suburb of Duantou area. Qin Wang Ziying had no soldiers to use and no danger to defend. In order to protect the people of Xianyang, he opened the city unconditionally and surrendered. Ziying rode a white horse-drawn funeral car, with a neck strap on his imperial seal, holding the stored emperor's seal, symbol, and leading hundreds of officials out of the city to the west bank of the Duantou River to surrender to Liu Bang's army. The Qin Empire was destroyed. The history of the Qin state, which had lasted for 571 years since its founding in the eighth year of Xiang Gong, came to an end. The last Qin king, Ziying, was on the throne for a total of 46 days. Yan Yue, the magistrate of Xianyang, led more than a thousand soldiers from Xianyang County under the pretext of thieves entering the border and rushed to the front gate of the Weiyang Palace. Taking advantage of the opportunity when the door guards, Wei Shi Ling and Wei Shi Pu, came to negotiate, he suddenly ordered the arrest and binding of the two men. Yan Yue falsely accused them, saying: "Thieves have entered the Weiyang Palace, why didn't you stop them?" Wei Shi Ling, Zhang Er, was confused and loudly asked back: "The palace is surrounded by guards, the doors are heavily guarded, how can thieves invade?" Yan Yue did not explain and ordered the execution of Wei Shi Ling. He led his troops to forcibly enter the palace. The incident happened suddenly, and the officials were greatly shocked. Some ran around, some resisted, and those who resisted were all killed. There were dozens of deaths.

  Yan Le and Zhao Cheng joined forces, using bows and arrows to attack the residence of Second Emperor. The Second Emperor was furious, summoning his attendants to resist, but they were all frightened and fled. The Second Emperor escaped into the inner chamber of the palace, with a eunuch following closely behind him, not daring to leave his side. The Second Emperor said, "Why didn't you tell me the truth earlier, so that things wouldn't have come to this?" The eunuch replied, "I didn't dare speak out, and thus was able to preserve my life. If I had spoken out, I would have been killed long ago." Yan Le led his soldiers before the Second Emperor, enumerating his crimes: "You are arrogant and extravagant, indulging in lust and tyranny, slaughtering the innocent, and cruelly oppressing the people. Today, the whole world has risen up against you; it is for you to decide where to go from here." The Second Emperor asked, "May I see the Prime Minister?" Yan Le replied, "No." The Second Emperor said, "I hope to be granted a single county as king." Yan Le refused. The Second Emperor again said, "I request a fief of 10,000 households as marquis." This too was rejected. The Second Emperor still held out one last hope: "I am willing to become a commoner with my wife and children, treated the same as your own sons." Yan Le had no intention of listening further, saying, "I have received orders from the Prime Minister to execute you on behalf of Heaven. No matter how much you speak, I do not dare respond." Yan Le drew his sword and approached the Second Emperor, forcing him to take his own life.

  Second Emperor Hu Hai ascended to the throne at the age of 20, from the first emperor's thirty-seventh year in August to his own death in the third year of the Second Emperor in August, exactly three years, and died at the age of 23. After the death of the Second Emperor, he was buried with a commoner's funeral rites, hastily buried in Yichun Garden in the southern part of Du County, and the tomb still exists today, in Qujiang Town, Yanta District, Xi'an City.

  Liu Bang led his army into Xianyang, and once again marveled at the grandeur of the Qin palace. He recalled the time when he was a laborer in Xianyang and had caught a glimpse of the First Emperor on the road outside the palace. Overcome with emotion and excitement, he felt as if his muscles were relaxing and his mind was at ease. He decided to stay in the Xianyang Palace and indulge in its luxuries for a while.

  After the death of Second Emperor, Yan Le returned to Xianyang to report to Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao had intended to wear the imperial seal and declare himself king, but after testing the waters, he found it difficult to gain the support of the ministers and guards. Therefore, Zhao Gao summoned the ministers, officials, and royal family members in the palace of Xianyang, reported on the reasons for killing Second Emperor, announced that Qin would abandon the imperial title, recognize the restoration of the six states, and establish Prince Ying as King of Qin, while he himself remained as Chancellor to assist with state affairs.

  Ying Yi was the cousin of Second Emperor, and the son of Chengjiao Gong, the younger brother of Qin Shi Huang. At that time, he was over 30 years old and a senior member of the royal family. When Second Emperor ascended to the throne and killed his brothers and sisters, Ying Yi, being a non-royal branch, was not implicated. When Second Emperor, under the instigation of Zhao Gao, prepared to kill Meng Tian and his brother Meng Yi and their families, Ying Yi once stepped forward to remonstrate, although he could not save the Meng family, but in the eyes of the ministers and the royal family, he gained considerable respect and prestige. Liu Bang's envoy Ning Chang came to Xianyang to see Zhao Gao, with the condition of killing Second Emperor and dividing Guanzhong into separate kingdoms, to lure Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao launched a coup at the Weiyang Palace, forcing Second Emperor to commit suicide, Qin abandoned the empire and returned to the kingdom, which was in line with the conditions for surrender. However, Zhao Gao did not get the support of the ministers and generals, and he dared not to claim the throne rashly. He had no other choice but to first establish Ying Yi as the King of Qin to respond to the emergency and stabilize the situation.

  Zhao Gao followed the ritual of royal succession, letting Ying Yi fast at home for five days before going to the ancestral temple to report to his ancestors and accept the seal of the Qin king, formally announcing his accession. Ying Yi was a wise man and did not trust Zhao Gao. He secretly discussed with his two sons and trusted attendants Han Tan: "Chancellor Zhao Gao killed Second Emperor in the Wuyi Palace, fearing that the ministers would kill him, so he pretended to establish me as king under the name of a close relative of the royal family. I have already heard that Zhao Gao has a secret agreement with the Chu state to destroy the Qin royal family and divide the Guanzhong region. Now, after letting me fast, he wants me to go to the ancestral temple, which is nothing but an attempt to kill me in the temple. If I claim illness and do not go to the temple, the Chancellor will definitely come to ask in person, and when he comes, we will kill him." Five days later, Ying Yi claimed illness and did not leave the fasting palace. Zhao Gao sent people several times to urge him, but Ying Yi refused to respond due to illness. Zhao Gao had no choice but to personally go to the fasting palace to ask Ying Yi: "Why doesn't the king come for the important matter of the ancestral temple?" As soon as he finished speaking, he was stabbed to death by Han Tan, who was prepared in advance.

  In the third year of the Second Generation, in August, Ying Yi exterminated Zhao Gao's clan and took the throne as King of Qin. After taking power, Ying Yi eliminated Zhao Gao's faction, reorganized the government, calmed the people with edicts, ordered the front line to hold out against the enemy, and tried to save the Qin state from its doomed fate. However, everything was already too late.

  After forcing the Second Emperor to commit suicide, Zhao Gao quickly negotiated with Liu Bang outside Wuguan. Liu Bang refused to divide the Guanzhong region as agreed upon and took advantage of the chaos to launch a surprise attack on Wuguan, entering Shangluo Road and heading straight for Lantian along the Dan River. After Zhao Gao was killed, King Qin Er Shi received news that Liu Bang's army had entered Wuguan and urgently ordered the Zhongjun garrison in the capital to set up defenses at Xiangguan and Lantian to block Liu Bang's army from entering Guanzhong. Liu Bang's army used Zhang Liang's strategy, using heavy rewards and benefits to lure Qin generals into surrendering, taking advantage of their relaxation, suddenly launching an attack, capturing Xiangguan, and again defeating the Qin army in Lantian, advancing along the Ba River, and rushing towards Xianyang.

  In October, Liu Bang's army arrived at the Xianyang southwest suburb of Duantou area. The Qin king Ziying had no soldiers to use and no danger to guard. In order to preserve the military and civilians in Xianyang, he opened the city unconditionally and surrendered. Ziying rode a white horse-drawn funeral car, with a neck strap on the emperor's seal ribbon, holding the sealed and stored imperial seal symbol, leading the officials out of the city to the west bank of the Duantou River, where they surrendered to Liu Bang's army. The Qin Empire was destroyed. The history of the Qin state, which had been established since the eighth year of Duke Xiang, lasted for 571 years and ended here. The last Qin king Ziying was in power for a total of 46 days.

  Yan Le, the governor of Xiangyang, led over a thousand soldiers from Xiangyang County to the gate of Wangyi Palace under the pretext of dealing with thieves who had entered the border. Taking advantage of the moment when Wei Shi Ling and Wei Shi Pu were coming to negotiate, he suddenly ordered their arrest and binding. Yan Le falsely accused them, saying: "Thieves have entered Wangyi Palace, why didn't you stop them?" Wei Shi Ling, Zhang Er, was confused and loudly asked back: "The palace is surrounded by the Imperial Guard, with layers of defense, how could thieves possibly invade?" Without hesitation, Yan Le ordered the execution of Wei Shi Ling and led his troops to forcibly enter the palace. The incident happened suddenly, and the eunuchs were greatly shocked, some running around, some resisting, all those who resisted were killed, with dozens dead.

  Yan Le and Zhao Cheng joined forces, using bows and arrows to attack the residence of Second Emperor. The Second Emperor was furious, summoning his attendants to resist, but they were all frightened and fled. The Second Emperor escaped into the inner chamber of the palace, with a eunuch following closely behind him, not daring to leave his side. The Second Emperor said, "Why didn't you tell me the truth earlier, so that things wouldn't have come to this?" The eunuch replied, "I didn't dare speak out, and thus was able to preserve my life. If I had spoken out, I would have been killed long ago." Yan Le led his soldiers before the Second Emperor, enumerating his crimes: "You are arrogant and extravagant, indulging in pleasures and desires, killing innocent people, and committing cruel and unjust acts. Today, the whole world has risen up against you; it is for you to decide where to go from here." The Second Emperor asked, "Can I see the Prime Minister?" Yan Le replied, "No, you cannot." The Second Emperor said, "I hope to be given a single county as a king." Yan Le refused. The Second Emperor again said, "I request to be given ten thousand households as a marquis." Again, he was refused. The Second Emperor still held onto a glimmer of hope, saying, "I am willing to become a commoner with my wife and children, treated the same as your own sons." Yan Le had no intention of listening further, saying, "I have received orders from the Prime Minister to eliminate you for the sake of the world. No matter how much you speak, I do not dare respond." Yan Le drew his sword and approached the Second Emperor, forcing him to take his own life.

  Second Emperor Hu Hai ascended to the throne at the age of 20, from the first emperor's 37th year in August to his own death in the third year of the Second Emperor in August, exactly three years, and died at the age of 23. After the death of the Second Emperor, he was buried with a commoner's funeral rites, hastily buried in Yichun Garden in the southern part of Du County, and the tomb still exists today, in Qujiang Town, Yanta District, Xi'an City.

  Liu Bang led his army into Xianyang, and once again marveled at the grandeur of the Qin palace. He recalled the time when he was a laborer in Xianyang and had caught a glimpse of the First Emperor on the road outside the palace. Feeling nostalgic and excited, he felt as if his muscles were relaxed and his mind was at ease. He decided to stay in the Xianyang Palace and indulge in its luxuries for a while.

  After the death of Second Emperor, Yan Le returned to Xianyang to report to Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao had intended to wear the imperial seal and declare himself king, but after testing the waters, he found it difficult to gain the support of the ministers and guards. Therefore, Zhao Gao summoned the ministers, officials, and royal family members in the palace of Xianyang, reported on the reasons for killing Second Emperor, announced that Qin would abandon the imperial title, recognize the restoration of the six states, and establish Prince Ying as King of Qin, while he himself remained as Chancellor to assist with state affairs.

  Ying Yi was the cousin of Second Emperor, son of Chengjiao Gong, younger brother of Qin Shi Huang. At that time, he was over 30 years old and a senior member of the royal family. When Second Emperor ascended to the throne and killed his brothers and sisters, Ying Yi, as a non-royal branch, was not implicated. When Second Emperor, under the instigation of Zhao Gao, prepared to kill Meng Tian and his brother Meng Yi and their families, Ying Yi once stood up to remonstrate, although he could not save the Meng family, but in the courtiers and royal family, he gained considerable respect and reputation. Liu Bang's envoy Ning Chang came to Xianyang to see Zhao Gao, with the condition of killing Second Emperor and dividing Guanzhong into separate kingdoms as a temptation to entice Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao launched the Wuyi Palace coup, forcing Second Emperor to commit suicide, Qin abandoned the empire and returned to the kingdom, which was in line with the conditions for surrender. However, Zhao Gao did not get the support of the ministers and generals, and he dared not to claim the throne rashly. He had no choice but to first establish Ying Yi as the King of Qin to respond to the emergency and stabilize the situation.

  Zhao Gao followed the ritual of royal succession, letting Ying Yi fast at home for five days before going to the ancestral temple to report to his ancestors and accept the seal of the Qin king, formally announcing his accession. Ying Yi was a wise man and did not trust Zhao Gao. He secretly discussed with his two sons and trusted attendants Han Tan: "Chancellor Zhao Gao killed Second Emperor in the Wuyi Palace, fearing that the officials would kill him, so he pretended to establish me as king under the name of a close relative of the royal family. I have already heard that Zhao Gao has a secret agreement with Chu State to destroy the Qin royal family and divide the Guanzhong region. Now, after letting me fast, he wants me to go to the ancestral temple, which is nothing but an attempt to kill me in the temple. If I claim illness and do not go to the temple, the Chancellor will definitely come to ask in person, and when he comes, I will kill him." Five days later, Ying Yi claimed illness and did not leave the fasting palace. Zhao Gao sent people several times to urge him, but Ying Yi refused to respond due to illness. Zhao Gao had no choice but to personally go to the fasting palace to ask Ying Yi: "Why doesn't the king come for the important matter of the ancestral temple?" As soon as he finished speaking, he was stabbed to death by Han Tan, who was prepared in advance.

  In the third year of the Second Generation, in August, Ying Yi exterminated Zhao Gao's clan and took the throne as King of Qin. After taking power, Ying Yi eliminated Zhao Gao's faction, reorganized the government, calmed the people with edicts, ordered the front line to hold out against the enemy, and tried to save the Qin state from its doomed fate. However, everything was already too late.

  After forcing the Second Emperor to commit suicide, Zhao Gao quickly negotiated with Liu Bang outside Wuguan. Liu Bang refused to divide the Guanzhong region as agreed upon with Zhao Gao and took advantage of the chaos to launch a surprise attack on Wuguan, entering Shangluo Road and heading straight for Lantian along the Dan River. After Zhao Gao was killed, King Qin Er Shi received news that Liu Bang's army had entered Wuguan and urgently ordered the Zhongjun garrison in the capital to set up defenses at Xiangguan and Lantian to block Liu Bang's army from entering Guanzhong. Liu Bang's army used Zhang Liang's strategy, enticing the Qin generals with heavy rewards and benefits, taking advantage of their laxity, suddenly launching an attack, capturing Xiangguan, and again defeating the Qin army in Lantian, advancing along the Ba River, and rushing towards Xianyang.

  In October, Liu Bang's army arrived at the Xianyang southwest suburb of Duantou area. Qin Wang Ziying had no soldiers to use and no danger to defend. In order to protect the people of Xianyang, he opened the city unconditionally and surrendered. Ziying rode a white horse-drawn funeral car, with a neck strap on his imperial seal, holding the stored emperor's seal, symbol, and led the officials out of the city to the west bank of the Duantou River to surrender to Liu Bang's army. The Qin Empire was destroyed. The history of the Qin state, which had lasted for 571 years since its founding in the eighth year of Xiang Gong, came to an end. The last Qin king, Ziying, was on the throne for a total of 46 days. Yan Yue, the magistrate of Xianyang, used the name of thieves entering the border to mobilize more than 1,000 soldiers from Xianyang County and rushed to the front gate of the Weiyang Palace. Taking advantage of the opportunity when the door guards, Wei Shi Ling and Wei Shi Pu, came to negotiate, he suddenly ordered the arrest and binding of the two men. Yan Yue falsely accused them, saying: "There are thieves entering the Weiyang Palace, why didn't you stop them?" Wei Shi Ling Zhang Er and Shang Mo were confused and loudly asked back: "The palace is surrounded by guards, the palace gates are heavily guarded, how can thieves invade?" Yan Yue did not explain and ordered the execution of Wei Shi Ling. He led his troops to forcibly enter the palace. The incident was sudden, and the officials and eunuchs were greatly shocked. Some ran around, some resisted, and those who resisted were all killed. There were dozens of deaths.

  Yan Le and Zhao Cheng joined forces, using bows and arrows to attack the residence of Second Emperor. The Second Emperor was furious, summoning his attendants to resist, but they were all frightened and fled. The Second Emperor escaped into the inner chamber of the palace, with a eunuch following closely behind him, not daring to leave his side. The Second Emperor said, "Why didn't you tell me the truth earlier, so that things wouldn't have come to this?" The eunuch replied, "I didn't dare speak out, and thus was able to preserve my life. If I had spoken out, I would have been killed long ago." Yan Le led his soldiers before the Second Emperor, enumerating his crimes: "You are arrogant and extravagant, indulging in lust and tyranny, killing the innocent and committing atrocities without principle. Today, the people of the empire rise up together to rebel against you; it is for you to decide your own fate." The Second Emperor asked, "May I see the Prime Minister?" Yan Le replied, "No." The Second Emperor said, "I hope to be granted a single county as king." Yan Le refused. The Second Emperor again said, "I request a fief of 10,000 households as marquis." This was also rejected. The Second Emperor still held out one last hope: "I am willing to become a commoner with my wife and children, treated the same as your own sons." Yan Le had no intention of listening further, saying, "I have received the Prime Minister's orders to execute you on behalf of the empire. No matter how much you speak, I do not dare agree." Yan Le drew his sword and approached the Second Emperor, forcing him to take his own life.

  Second Emperor Hu Hai ascended to the throne at the age of 20, from the first emperor's thirty-seventh year in August to his own death in the third year of the Second Emperor in August, exactly three years, and died at the age of 23. After the death of the Second Emperor, he was buried with a commoner's funeral rites, hastily buried in Yichun Garden in the southern part of Du County, and the tomb still exists today, in Qujiang Town, Yanta District, Xi'an City.

  Liu Bang led his army into Xianyang, and once again marveled at the grandeur of the Qin palace. He recalled the time when he was a laborer in Xianyang and had caught a glimpse of the First Emperor on the road outside the palace. Feeling nostalgic and excited, he felt as if his muscles were relaxed and his mind was at ease. He decided to stay in the Xianyang Palace and indulge in its luxuries for a while.

  After the death of Second Emperor, Yan Le returned to Xianyang to report to Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao had intended to wear the imperial seal and declare himself king, but after testing the waters, he found it difficult to gain the support of the ministers and guards. Therefore, Zhao Gao summoned the ministers, officials, and royal family members in the palace of Xianyang, reported on the reasons for killing Second Emperor, announced that Qin would abandon the imperial title, recognize the restoration of the six states, and establish Prince Ying as King of Qin, while he himself remained as Chancellor to assist with state affairs.

  Ying Yi was the cousin of Second Emperor, son of Chengjiao Gong, younger brother of Qin Shi Huang. At that time, he was over 30 years old and a senior member of the royal family. When Second Emperor ascended to the throne and killed his brothers and sisters, Ying Yi, as a non-royal branch, was not implicated. Second Emperor, under the instigation of Zhao Gao, prepared to kill Meng Tian and Meng Yi and their families. Ying Yi once stood up to remonstrate, although he could not save the Meng family, but in the courtiers and royal family, he gained considerable respect and reputation. Liu Bang's envoy Ning Chang came to Xianyang to see Zhao Gao, with the condition of killing Second Emperor and dividing Guanzhong into separate kingdoms as a temptation to Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao launched the Wuyi Palace coup, forcing Second Emperor to commit suicide, Qin abandoned the empire and returned to the kingdom, which was in line with the conditions for surrender. However, Zhao Gao did not get the support of the ministers and generals, and he dared not to claim the throne rashly. He had no other choice but to first establish Ying Yi as the King of Qin to respond to the emergency and stabilize the situation.

  Zhao Gao followed the ritual of royal succession, letting Ying Yi fast at home for five days before going to the ancestral temple to report to his ancestors and accept the seal of the Qin king, formally announcing his accession. Ying Yi was a wise man and did not trust Zhao Gao. He secretly discussed with his two sons and trusted attendants Han Tan: "Chancellor Zhao Gao killed Second Emperor in the Wuyi Palace, fearing that the ministers would kill him, so he pretended to establish me as king under the name of a close relative of the royal family. I have already heard that Zhao Gao has a secret agreement with Chu State to destroy the Qin royal family and divide the Guanzhong region. Now, after letting me fast, he wants me to go to the ancestral temple, which is nothing but an attempt to kill me in the temple. If I claim illness and do not go to the temple, Chancellor will definitely come to ask in person, then we can kill him." Five days later, Ying Yi claimed illness and did not leave the fasting palace. Zhao Gao sent people several times to urge him, but Ying Yi refused to respond due to illness. Zhao Gao had no choice but to personally go to the fasting palace to visit Ying Yi, saying: "The great event of the ancestral temple, why doesn't the king come?" As soon as he finished speaking, he was stabbed to death by Han Tan who was prepared in advance.

  In the third year of the Second Generation, in August, Ying Yi exterminated Zhao Gao's clan and took the throne as King of Qin. After taking power, Ying Yi eliminated Zhao Gao's faction, reorganized the government, calmed the people with edicts, ordered the front lines to hold firm against the enemy, striving to save the Qin state from its doomed fate. However, everything was already too late.

  After forcing the Second Emperor to commit suicide, Zhao Gao quickly negotiated with Liu Bang outside Wuguan. Liu Bang refused to divide the kingdom as promised and took advantage of the chaos to attack Wuguan, enter Shangluo Road, and head straight to Lantian along the Dan River. After Zhao Gao was killed, King Qin Er Shi received news that Liu Bang's army had entered Wuguan and urgently ordered the Zhongwei Army stationed in the capital to set up defenses at Xiangguan and Lantian to prevent Liu Bang's army from entering Guanzhong. Liu Bang's army used Zhang Liang's strategy to lure the Qin generals with heavy rewards, took advantage of their relaxation, and suddenly launched an attack, capturing Xiangguan and again defeating the Qin army in Lantian, then marched down along the Ba River and rushed towards Xianyang.

  In October, Liu Bang's army arrived at the Xianyang southwest suburb of Duantou area. The Qin king Ziying had no soldiers to use and no danger to guard. In order to preserve the military and civilians in Xianyang, he opened the city unconditionally and surrendered. Ziying rode a white horse-drawn funeral car, with a neck strap on the emperor's seal belt, holding the sealed and stored imperial seal badge, leading the officials out of the city to the west bank of the Duantou River, where they surrendered to Liu Bang's army. The Qin Empire was destroyed. The history of the Qin state, which had been established since the eighth year of Xiangong, lasted for 571 years and ended here. The last Qin king Ziying was in power for a total of 46 days.

  Yan Le, the governor of Xiangyang, led over a thousand soldiers from Xiangyang County to the gate of Wangyi Palace under the pretext of dealing with thieves who had entered the border. Taking advantage of the moment when Wei Shi Ling and Wei Shi Pu were coming to negotiate, he suddenly ordered their arrest and binding. Yan Le falsely accused them, saying: "Thieves have entered Wangyi Palace, why didn't you stop them?" Wei Shi Ling, Zhang Er, was confused and loudly asked back: "The palace is surrounded by the Imperial Guard, with layers of defense, how could thieves possibly invade?" Without hesitation, Yan Le ordered the execution of Wei Shi Ling and led his troops to forcibly enter the palace. The incident happened suddenly, and the eunuchs were greatly shocked, some running around, some resisting, all those who resisted were killed, with dozens dead.

  Yan Le and Zhao Cheng joined forces, using bows and arrows to attack the residence of Second Emperor. The Second Emperor was furious, summoning his attendants to resist, but they were all frightened and fled. The Second Emperor escaped into the inner chamber of the palace, with a eunuch following closely behind him, not daring to leave his side. The Second Emperor said, "Why didn't you tell me the truth earlier, so that things wouldn't have come to this?" The eunuch replied, "I didn't dare speak out, and thus was able to preserve my life. If I had spoken out, I would have been killed long ago." Yan Le led his soldiers before the Second Emperor, enumerating his crimes: "You are arrogant and extravagant, indulging in pleasures and desires, killing innocent people, and being cruel and tyrannical. Today, the whole world has risen up against you, and you must decide your own fate." The Second Emperor said, "Can I see the Prime Minister?" Yan Le replied, "No." The Second Emperor said, "I hope to be given a single county as a king." Yan Le refused. The Second Emperor again said, "I request to be given ten thousand households as a marquis." Again he was refused. The Second Emperor still held onto a glimmer of hope, saying, "I am willing to become a commoner with my wife and children, treated the same as your own sons." Yan Le had no intention of listening further, saying, "I have received the Prime Minister's orders to eliminate you for the sake of the world. No matter how much you speak, I do not dare respond." Yan Le drew his sword and approached the Second Emperor, forcing him to take his own life.

  Second Emperor Hu Hai ascended to the throne at the age of 20, from the first emperor's 37th year in August to his own death in the third year of the Second Emperor in August, exactly three years, and died at the age of 23. After the death of the Second Emperor, he was buried with a commoner's funeral rites, hastily buried in Yichun Garden in the southern part of Du County, and the tomb still exists today, in Qujiang Town, Yan Ta District, Xi'an City.

  Liu Bang led his army into Xianyang, and once again marveled at the grandeur of the Qin palace. He recalled the time when he was a laborer in Xianyang and had caught a glimpse of the First Emperor on the road outside the palace. Overcome with emotion and excitement, he felt as if his muscles were relaxing and his mind was at ease. He decided to stay in the Xianyang Palace and indulge in its luxuries for a while.