In May of this year, Prince Chu of Qin passed away, known in history as King Zhuangxiang of Qin. Afterwards, the thirteen-year-old Prince Zheng succeeded to the throne, becoming Emperor Qin Shi Huang. This was also the year that all affairs of the State of Qin were entrusted to Lü Buwei, the Marquis of Wenxin, who was called "Zhongfu.",This year, shortly after the death of King Qin Zhaoxiang, an edict was issued from the Palace of Xianyang. It ordered Zhou Ji to take her newborn son, just over four months old, to the State of Zhao as a hostage, to appease them and ease tensions.,As night fell, the day's journey of thousands of miles reached its end. Passing through Shangdang Tunliu territory, the sun in the distance gradually dimmed. On the road, the sound of horses' hooves never ceased, continuing their relentless advance.。