When people were in Qin, they ruled the world

Chapter 112 The Peaceful Qin Wangzheng for Four Years

Qin and Wei negotiated peace, and the Wei envoy left Xianyang with the result that he could barely accept.

In the four years of Qin Wangzheng's reign, there was only one thing, and that was the plague of locusts that swept across Chuxi, Weihan, Zhaonan, and Qindong.

Under this plague of locusts, even the war that took place in the country of Wei seemed so insignificant. In the hands of this disaster, the grain that stretched for thousands of miles was almost wiped out. The area is also [-]% of the harvest.

All of a sudden, disaster relief became something that Qin, Zhao, Wei, Han, and Chu had to face.

In this disaster, Yan State became the lucky one, because Zhao State had to withdraw its troops hastily after capturing the thirty-six cities in Shanggu County of Yan State. It is the food and grass that supports Zhao Jun's plunder from Yan State.

Therefore, the State of Zhao had no choice but to withdraw its troops, but before withdrawing, it forced the State of Yan to sell all the grain taxes collected in the country to the State of Zhao at a low price.

The entire Yan State dared to be angry but did not dare to speak out, so they could only sell the grain to Zhao State.

Obviously, Zhao Guojun and ministers also gained experience from Qin State's purchase of grain from Qi State.

It's a pity that although Yan State is big, it doesn't have many people. How can it compare with Qi State? The food that Zhao State got from Yan State can only barely make up for the loss in the southern border for Zhao State.

Against such a background, the long queues of horses and horses driving from the former state of Wei to the eastern county of Qin State seemed extraordinarily insignificant.

In front of the city gate, a young man looked at the chariots and horses entering Xianyang under the escort of Qin Jun with a serious expression, his eyes shot out with murderous aura.

He is Jing Ke from the state of Wei, who studied under Gongsun Yu. At this time, he came to save his master.

Seeing the convoy disappearing in front of his eyes, Jing Ke walked towards the city gate.

"Stop." Just as Jing Ke was about to enter the city gate, the soldiers guarding the city gate put Chang Ge in front of Jing Ke.

"You two, what's the matter?" Jing Ke asked puzzled.

"Your injuries haven't healed yet, have you? Take off your shirt and let us see what kind of injuries you have," said the soldier.

"This?" Jing Ke's expression changed.

Of course there were injuries on his body, and they were injuries caused by the Qin Army's crossbow.

When the carriage from escorting high-ranking officials and nobles of the Wei State passed through Hangu Pass, Jing Ke once sneaked into the Qin Army camp during the night rest time of the Qin Army, thinking about rescuing his master and his granddaughter.

He has done this kind of thing in Weiguo, and also in Qiguo. Sneaking into the enemy's barracks in the middle of the night is difficult for a master like him, but it is by no means impossible.

However, when he sneaked into the Qin Army's barracks, he discovered that the Qin Army's barracks were not comparable to those of the Wei Army or the Qi Army. It was a melee.

After Jing Ke escaped, he was extremely thankful that he was discovered early. If he went deep into the barracks and was discovered, he would not have the chance to escape. He escaped from the encirclement of the Qin army.

"What? Is there something shameful?" The soldier said and had already recruited his companions.

The person in front of him is not a good person, but that's all. No one can make waves in Xianyang.

Seeing this, Jing Ke had an ominous premonition in his heart, and when he wanted to retreat, he was surprised to find that the pedestrians behind him had blocked his way at some point.

"This is the state of Qin?" Jing Ke only felt that since he entered Hangu Pass, he seemed to have entered a whole new world, which was completely different from the countries he had been to such as Qi, Zhao, and Wei.

Jing Ke, who wanted to rescue his master, grandfather and grandson, was arrested before the plan was implemented and no one entered Xianyang, and was thrown into Tingwei prison. An unknown fate awaited him.

In Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng looked at the battle report presented by Meng Ao, and compared the contents of the bamboo slips one by one.

"The position of the governor of Dongjun can be handed over to Meng Wu. In the future, Dongjun will be an important place, and there needs to be such a loyal and reliable general with sufficient ability to guard it." Ying Zheng said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, there is one more thing. Does General Zhang Tang Zhang have any arrangements?" Meng Ao asked.

"Zhang Tang? Wei Wei has been vacant, and Zhang Tang can take over the Wei Wei position, but this matter still needs the support of the general." Ying Zheng said.

"General Zhang is suitable to be in charge of Wei Wei." Meng Ao said clearly.

"Is this Gongsun Yu a former general of Wei?" Ying Zheng's eyes fell on a name on the list of prisoners of war.

"Yes, Gongsun Yu was the great general of the Wei State ten years ago, and he is considered a talent. However, he is better at swordsmanship than the art of war. Thirty years ago, in the land of Zhao Wei, he was famous for his swordsmanship. Good reputation." Meng Ao explained for Ying Zheng.

"Uh, what kind of swordsmanship is he good at?" Ying Zheng asked curiously.

"I've never heard of this, but I just heard that its sword is fast and powerful, within five steps, it is a sword that will kill." Meng Ao recalled, and at the same time he was also a little curious, not knowing why Ying Zheng would Ask this person.

Of course, Gongsun Yu is a great master in swordsmanship, but this can only make him have a good reputation in the Jianghu. Qualified, in Meng Ao's understanding, it is impossible for such a person to appear in Ying Zheng's sight.

"Is the sword of five-step lore? Interesting." Ying Zheng pondered and put away the list of prisoners of war, and browsed another scroll of bamboo slips.

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you something personal about your Majesty." Meng Ao struggled for a long time before opening his mouth amid Ying Zheng's voice of flipping the bamboo slips.

"What does the general want to ask?" Ying Zheng said.

"When will Your Majesty plan to get married?" Meng Ao asked cautiously.

"Why, Gu's marriage is not enough to worry the general?" Ying Zheng mused.

He was thinking about the meaning behind Meng Ao's words.

"Your Majesty, I'm almost seventy years old this year, and I don't have many years left to live." Meng Ao said.

"The old general is in good health, don't worry too much," Ying Zheng said.

However, Ying Zheng already understood the meaning behind Meng Ao's words.

Once Meng Ao withdraws from the court due to age and health problems, Ying Zheng will undoubtedly lose the most important support. Ying Zheng must take back power with the support of Meng Ao as much as possible before Meng Ao withdraws from the court.

Getting married is not only a personal matter for Yingzheng, but also a major event related to the political direction of Qin, because once Yingzheng gets married, it will show to the outside world that Yingzheng already has adulthood to some extent. The seal, which plays an extremely important role in Yingzheng's display of his identity and authority in Qin.

"It's not the right time, I'm just waiting for an opportunity," Ying Zheng said.

The last great battle is the real opportunity. In that battle, whether it is for the five countries of Yan, Zhao, Wei, Han, and Chu, or for Qin, it is a battle that is related to the fate of the country. battle.

And if Yingzheng can exert enough influence in that war, he can use the war to increase his power, and with the marriage, he can lay the foundation for pro-government in one fell swoop.

After all, Ying Zheng can't wait until he is twenty-three years old, and his time is very precious.

(End of this chapter)