Chapter 3: Review of the 10th place on the Huaxia Hero List

Qin Dynasty, Xianyang Palace.

The golden light on the sky screen gradually condensed, and the picture became clear.

【Review of the 10th place on the Huaxia Hero List: Ran Min】

This voice was as loud as a bell, piercing the clouds, and everyone in Xianyang City could hear it clearly.

Meng Tian was the first to stand out, his brows twisted into a knot: "Ran Min? Who is this?"

He turned to look at Meng Yi behind him: "Have you heard of him?"

Meng Yi shook his head: "Never heard of him. Our Great Qin has countless famous generals; General Wang Jian, General Meng Tian, you, which one of you isn't battle-hardened? What virtue and ability does this Ran Min have to dare to be among the top ten heroes?"

Wang Jian stood aside, stroking his beard, without speaking, but his eyes also carried a bit of disapproval.

The surrounding generals whispered:

"Exactly, I haven't even heard of this name."

"Could it be some nameless nobody?"

"Did the sky screen make a mistake?"

Li Si stood behind Qin Shi Huang, pondered for a moment, and spoke slowly:

"Your Majesty, I believe this Ran Min is very likely a person of later generations."

"Later generations?" Ying Zheng turned his head.

Li Si nodded: "Since the sky screen is called the 'Top Ten Heroes of Huaxia,' it naturally covers ancient and modern times. Before our Great Qin, there were the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and after it, there must be thousands of generations. If this Ran Min is a person of later generations, it is normal that we have never heard of him."

Ying Zheng was thoughtful, his gaze returning to the sky screen:

"Makes sense. Everyone, continue watching. Since he can make the list, he must have something extraordinary."

His voice was not loud, but it carried unquestionable majesty.

The surrounding discussion immediately quieted down, and everyone looked up at the sky screen.

Although Meng Tian was still a bit unconvinced, he didn't dare to say anything more, just staring at the sky screen with scrutiny in his eyes.

……

Han Dynasty, Weiyang Palace.

Liu Che stood on the steps, with Wei Zifu by his side.

Not far away, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing stood side by side.

"Ran Min."

Liu Che read this name once.

"Listening to this name, it doesn't sound like someone from the pre-Qin period."

Wei Zifu said softly: "Your Majesty is wise. This person must be a hero of later generations."

Liu Che smiled: "I didn't say anything wise, just guessing."

He turned to look at Wei Qing, "Wei Qing, what do you think?"

Wei Qing bowed: "Your Majesty, I believe that no matter which dynasty this person comes from, being able to make this sky screen list means he must have made great contributions to Huaxia."

Liu Che nodded: "Well said. I want to see what his achievements are."

Huo Qubing stood aside, his young face showing some dissatisfaction.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but was glared back by a look from Wei Qing.

Wei Qing lowered his voice: "Qubing, restrain yourself."

Huo Qubing curled his lips and stopped talking, but his eyes were fixed on the sky screen without blinking.

……

Tang Dynasty, Zhenguan period.

Li Shimin brought Empress Zhangsun and several sons to stand outside the hall.

Li Chengqian and Li Tai stood on both sides, followed by civil and military officials.

In the pile of generals, Li Jing, Yuchi Gong, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, and others were whispering together.

Cheng Yaojin had a loud voice: "Ran Min? This name sounds familiar!"

Li Jing pondered: "General Cheng has heard of him?"

Cheng Yaojin scratched his head: "Seems like I've seen it somewhere... Right! Is it that Ran Min from the time of the Five Barbarians' Chaos? Some Heavenly King of Martial Arts?"

Qin Qiong frowned: "Five Barbarians' Chaos? That was a time of great chaos."

Yuchi Gong said in a muffled voice: "Who cares who he is, anyone who can make the list must have some skills."

Li Shimin heard their discussion, smiled slightly, and turned to look at Empress Zhangsun,

"Guanyinbi, why do you think this Ran Min made the list?"

Empress Zhangsun said softly: "I don't know. But Your Majesty has always had a good eye for people, why not take a guess?"

Li Shimin shook his head: "How could I guess. But since the sky screen starts from the tenth place, I think the further back it goes, the more powerful they are. This tenth place is probably just an appetizer."

Li Tai leaned over: "Father, I think if this Ran Min is a figure from the Five Barbarians' Chaos period, he must be a ruthless person."

"Oh?"

Li Shimin looked at him, "Why do you say that?"

Li Tai said: "The Five Barbarians' Chaos, the Han people suffered. A person who can stand out at such a time, if not a ruthless person, what is he?"

Li Shimin nodded: "Tai'er makes sense. Continue watching."

……

Ming Dynasty, Hongwu plane.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne, with Empress Ma and Zhu Biao by his side, and civil and military officials standing solemnly behind him.

In the pile of generals, Xu Da, Lan Yu, Li Shanchang, and others were talking in low voices.

Lan Yu curled his lips: "Ran Min? Never heard of him."

Xu Da glared at him,

"If you haven't heard of him, don't talk nonsense. Since this sky screen can be shown, there must be a reason."

Lan Yu shut his mouth awkwardly.

Li Shanchang stroked his beard and said: "General Xu is right. But speaking of this Ran Min, I do remember some things."

Zhu Yuanzhang had sharp ears and immediately turned his head,

"Remember what? Tell me."

Li Shanchang hurriedly bowed,

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I remember that historical records state that during the Five Barbarians' Chaos, there was a man named Ran Min who issued the 'Kill Hu Order' (Kill Barbarian Order), he was a ruthless person."

"If it is really this person, then making this hero list is understandable."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up,

"Kill Hu Order? This name sounds exciting! Tell me in detail?"

Li Shanchang smiled bitterly: "I only know a little bit, for the specifics, we still have to watch the sky screen."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, his gaze returning to the sky screen:

"Okay, then let's take a good look."

Empress Ma said softly: "Your Majesty, don't be anxious, watch slowly."

Zhu Biao also said: "Father, I think since the sky screen starts from the tenth place, it must get more exciting as it goes on."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed: "Biao'er is right. Let's wait and see what kind of immortal figures these top nine are."

……

Ming Dynasty, Yongle plane.

Zhu Di stood on the city tower, surrounded by his three sons, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, and Zhu Gaosui, as well as his favorite grandson, Zhu Zhanji.

Zhu Gaoxu had a quick temper and was the first to speak:

"Father, who is this Ran Min? Why haven't I heard of him?"

Zhu Gaosui also followed: "Exactly, this name is very strange."

Zhu Gaochi said slowly,

"Second brother, third brother, don't be anxious, the sky screen will explain."

Zhu Di glared at Zhu Gaoxu,

"What's the rush? You'll know when you keep watching."

Zhu Zhanji stood beside Zhu Di, looking up with his small face:

"Grandfather, who do you guess this Ran Min is?"

Zhu Di looked down at him, his eyes softening a little,

"What does Zhanji think?"

Zhu Zhanji thought for a while: "I guess he must be a powerful figure. Otherwise, how could he make this hero list?"

Zhu Di laughed: "Well said! Those who can make the list are naturally powerful figures."

He looked up at the sky screen, "I want to see just how powerful this Ran Min is."

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong plane.

Qianlong stood outside the Qianqing Palace, with Heshen by his side.

Behind him were civil and military officials, each stretching their necks to look at the sky.

When the characters "Ran Min" appeared on the sky screen, Qianlong's face changed slightly.

Heshen had sharp eyes and immediately noticed something wrong, asking cautiously:

"Your Majesty, do you know this person?"

Qianlong snorted coldly: "Ran Min, that rebel who issued the Kill Hu Order!"

Heshen was stunned: "Kill Barbarian Order?"

Qianlong's face was gloomy: "This person was a figure during the Five Barbarians' Chaos, he issued the Kill Hu Order and slaughtered countless Hu people. I remember it clearly."

Heshen's brain turned fast and immediately understood why Qianlong was unhappy—

The Manchu Qing entered the pass, and tracing back, they were also descendants of the Hu people. This Kill Hu Order was equivalent to killing their ancestors.

But how could he dare to say this?

He could only smile apologetically: "Your Majesty is wise and knows the history books like the back of your hand. However, this Ran Min is a figure from the previous dynasty after all, and has nothing to do with our Great Qing..."

"How does it have nothing to do with us?"

Qianlong glared at him,

"No matter what, the Hu people are still my ancestors. This Ran Min slaughtered the Hu people, and he can still make the hero list? Is this sky screen unfair?"

Heshen's forehead broke out in sweat, and he nodded repeatedly,

"Your Majesty is right, is right..."

The surrounding ministers looked at each other, none daring to answer.

Qianlong became angrier the more he thought about it, pointing at the sky screen,

"I want to see how this sky screen praises him!" ===== CHAPTER 4 =====