Qin Gong

"My lord, this is news from Handan!"

Ying Kan, who was at the edge of Zhao Great Wall, heard the report from the servants outside the carriage, then slowly got up and walked out of the carriage.

Outside the carriage.

Ying Kan looked at the endless Zhao Great Wall in front of him, and then took a look at the endless laborers and prisoners behind him and in front of him.

Seeing that there was nothing unusual, Ying Kan just stretched out his hand.

Seeing this, the man beside the carriage hurried forward respectfully and handed over the bamboo slips in his hand to Ying Kan.

"In the future, this Great Wall must be told to the king, and someone will tear it down!"

Holding the bamboo slips, Ying Kan looked at the Great Wall that Zhao Guo used to defend against the direction of the Zhuhe River in the south, and said to himself.

There are Great Walls in the borders of Zhao, Yan, and Qi, and the Great Wall in front of you is not to resist the Xiongnu in the north of Zhao, but to be cast in the southernmost side to guard against Han and Wei.

The Qin State had divided its troops several times before, and Sima Shang relied on this Great Wall to defend against the Qin army. Otherwise, how could General Xin Sheng not be able to attack Sima Shang for a long time, and was finally defeated by Li Mu's rush to help.

While thinking about it, Ying Kan made up his mind that when he came to Zhao country, he would speak to the king and demolish the Great Wall.

Taking advantage of the presence of more than [-] laborers, it can save Qin's expensive expenses.

thought here.

Ying Kan looked at the bamboo slip in his hand, and then slowly opened it.

I thought it was the news of Ying Zheng's arrival in Handan, which was not surprising, but when Ying Kan saw the back, he was suddenly taken aback.

"what happened?"

Ying Kan slowly put away the bamboo slips, his face was a little confused, a little nervous, and more puzzled.

"Send me an order, everyone, go to Handan as soon as possible."

Ying Kan suddenly turned his head and ordered to the cronies beside him.

a day later.

Handan City.

Ying Kan arrived outside the city of Handan, and hurriedly asked his cronies and generals to lead the trilogy to rest, while he hurried to the Handan palace in a carriage.

After checking the palace gate to confirm his identity, Ying Kan hurriedly walked in the palace.

Soon, Ying Kan saw many eunuchs.

"Where is the king at the moment?"

Ying Kan stepped forward and asked.

Several eunuchs were no strangers to seeing Ying Kan in official uniform, so they hurriedly assembled the ceremony.

"My lord, Your Majesty drank late into the night yesterday and is resting in the inner palace right now."

Seeing Ying Kan, the leading eunuch whispered quickly.

While talking, Ying Kan was listening, and suddenly saw Han Yezhe not far away, and raised his hand quickly.

When Han Yezhe saw Ying Kan, he quickly stopped with other eunuchs.

"Master Ying Kan!"

Han Yezhe stepped forward, looked at Ying Kan who was hurriedly approaching, and bowed his hands in salute.

Several eunuchs behind Han Yezhe also saluted Ying Ying one after another.

"Korean visitor!"

Ying Kan bowed his hand to return the salute, and then glanced at the eunuchs behind Han Yezhe.

Seeing this, Han Yezhe naturally understood Ying Kan's meaning, so he thought about it, then turned around and asked the eunuch behind him to continue to do things.

After watching several eunuchs leave one after another, Han Yezhe just turned his head and greeted Ying again.

"Master Yingkan, is there something wrong?"

Han Yezhe asked softly after the salute.

Ying Kan didn't hide it at this time, nodded and bowed to Han Ye.

"I also ask Han Yezhe to tell Ying Kan what happened when the king arrived at the palace that day."

Ying Kan said.

Ying Kan would not underestimate this 40-year-old Han Yezhe in front of him, even Zhao Gao, the order of CRRC, would not dare to neglect Han Yezhe.

Han Yezhe has followed the four generations of monarchs one after another. In terms of qualifications and connections, among all the eunuchs, there are very few who can compare.

more importantly.

Ying Kan is very clear that Han Yezhe is a wise man who sees many things more thoroughly than him, so when he meets Han Yezhe right now, Ying Kan will come forward to ask for advice.

After all, the characters in the bamboo slips are dead, and Han Yezhe, who is with Ying Zheng, knows much more.

Under the Hundred Steps.

Han Yezhe looked around, then sighed melancholy, and looked at Ying Kan.

"My lord was confused before!"

Han Yezhe kept his hands together, raised his embroidered robe under the loose eunuch's attire, and bowed to Ying Kan.

"I would also like to invite Han Ye to explain, Ying Kan will definitely be grateful!"

Seeing Han Yezhe's appearance, Ying Kan hastily cupped his hands.

Ying Kan is also very clear that Han Yezhe only speaks because of the fact that he is an old acquaintance with him and that he is a relative of the Ying clan.

So after Han Yezhe's voice fell, Ying Kan immediately expressed his gratitude to Han Yezhe, and he will definitely repay in the future.

"Why is your lord so anxious to catch the people in Zhujiaxiang? My lord doesn't think about it. No one in the world knows what happened to Wang Shangshang when he was a child. If the king wants the head of Zhujiaxiang, why is it your turn?"

Han Yezhe said this, shook his head, and after confirming that there was no one around, he said in a very low voice: "The king rewarded Yao Jia with no less than a hundred chengs, and no less than thousands of gold. Yao Jia's followers are all over the world."

Finish saying this.

The Korean audience sighed.

"Also, General Wang Jian sent troops to attack Handan City before, why didn't he send troops to capture people?"

During the Han Yezhe's speech.

Ying Kan listened carefully, with a pensive expression on his face. It was only at this time that Ying Kan suddenly realized that it seemed that he was really impatient before, and he didn't expect so much.

thought here.

Ying Kan looked at Han Yezhe.

And Han Yezhe seems to be aware of Ying Kan's doubts.

"Nowadays, the whole world is watching the king, and countless scholars are waiting for the opportunity for the king to make a statement. Your Excellency's previous actions are undoubtedly to push the king to the people of the world, and let the people of the world say that the king is a A king who is narrow-minded and has no capacity, so how can famous scholars in the world want to serve Qin?"

When Han Yezhe said this, he saw Ying Kan's face pale, and Han Yezhe didn't continue talking when he saw this.

"Thank you, Han Ye!"

After listening to Han Yezhe's words, Ying Kan didn't know where he was wrong and why the king was so furious.

Recalling that since Yingzheng came to the throne, in order to keep Wei Liao and walk with him in food and clothing, in order to express that he didn’t care about Yao Jia’s past experience, and valued talents, when Yao Jia was sent as an envoy for the first time, Yingzheng gave him a hundred cars. Cheng, Jin Qianjin, Yi Wangyi, and Wang Jian went to various countries as envoys.

Whether it is an act of offering sacrifices to the heavens, or honoring the virtuous and corporal, Ying Zheng has never been stingy with famous generals.

"The lowly position is nothing more than a few words. It is good to be able to explain the confusion for the adults. The one who should be really grateful to the adults should be General Bai!"

Han Yezhe said to Ying Kan.

Ying Kan came back to his senses, his face was red and white with shame at the moment, and then he saluted Han Ye Zhe again with gratitude.

When Han Ye returned the gift, he thought about it.

"My lord, I hope you will listen to me for the time being if you say something about being humble."

Han Yezhe said.

Seeing this, Ying Kan hurriedly asked for advice.

"For Korean readers, please speak up!"

Ying Kan looked at Han Yezhe.

Then, under Ying Kan's gaze, Han Yezhe told Ying Kan.

"Although your lord is at fault, General Bai's action has calmed down the king's anger. Now that it's been two days since the king was furious, he must understand that your lord also has good intentions. Your lord, you can pretend that this never happened. Just like what General Bai said, only in this way can your lord do meritorious service without faults!"

Han Yezhe reminded Ying Kan that this incident has passed, and as Ying Kan's clan member, and also out of good intentions, Ying Zheng's anger has subsided, and he will definitely not convict again.

But just as Bai Yan said, this matter was Bai Yan's negligence, and the process was just as Bai Yan said.

"Ying Kan knows it! Thank you Han Ye!"

Ying Kan heard Han Yezhe's advice, so he almost found a place to turn in.

Now that Ying Kan has heard Han Yezhe's words, of course he knows the consequences of speaking out.

It's hard to be meritorious without fault, and Ying Kan is not stupid.

Of course, Ying Kan is also aware that in this way, he owes Bai Yan a huge favor. Looking back on the things along the way before, Ying Kan is really full of complicated feelings.

Bai Yan Mansion.

Bai Yan was sitting on his knees in the study, looking at the scrolls of bamboo slips.

Suddenly, a cronies came in with a man.

"General, this person is Lord Ying Kan's entourage, and he came to see the general under the order of Lord Ying Kan."

The confidant bowed to Bai Yanji.

Seeing this, Bai Yan nodded slightly.

"General Bai, my name is Xi, Master Ying Kan asked me to bring this item to the general."

While the man was speaking, he took out a small cloth wrap and a roll of bamboo slips from his cuffs, and handed them to the Qin cavalry soldiers beside him.

The Qin cavalry officers took what was in the man's hand, and then brought it to Bai Yan's wooden table.

"Your name is Xi?"

When Bai Yan heard the man's words, a touch of sadness appeared on his expression.

Seeing Bai Yan's appearance, Xi hurriedly clapped his hands together to salute.

"Yes!"

Xi looked at the young man in front of him, but he was wearing the official uniform of the Qin State, and the Juebian on his head was a young man from Zuo Geng, and his breathing was a little short.

Of course, Xi has heard about this young man's deeds. At the beginning, many friends even teased him, saying that when he secretly enlisted in the army without telling everyone, he even got acquainted with Bai Yan, the son of the Bai family.

Friends have said it many times.

As for Xi, he had heard the name Bai Yan countless times long ago, and he yearned very much in his heart to see the rumored side of Bai Yan.

wooden table.

Bai Yan looked at the things sent by Ying Kan, opened the bamboo slips, and looked at the contents inside.

Most of them were some words of gratitude from Ying Kan, and he also told Bai Yan that along the way, his spies found out that there were many gentry forces who wanted to kill Bai Yan.

On the bamboo slips, there is a list of noble families with names and surnames.

Seeing this, Bai Yan knew that it might be true after thinking about it. He and Ying Kan's quarrel had never been concealed from some caring people, and the identity of Ying Kan's clan was in the thatched cottage of the State of Qin. Used to deal with Bai's best forces.

Regardless of whether Ying Kan's spies were outside or were bought by the gentry, the news must have been revealed to Ying Kan by those gentry, or the forces behind those gentry.

This is to test Ying Kan, and it is also to tell Ying Kan a message. Ying Kan is not the only one who wants to touch Bai Shi and Bai Yan.

Put away the bamboo slips.

Bai Yan looked at the small cloth wrapped on the wooden table, reached out to pick it up and opened it, and inside was a small jade pendant.

Bai Yan couldn't help laughing.

Ying Kan is taking a jade pendant and giving him a promise, this jade pendant represents a favor.

Putting away the jade pendant, Bai Yan lamented that all the gentry liked this, and so did Bai Yan and the Zou family back then, as did Tian Feiyan's mother and Tian Feiyan.

Put away the jade pendant.

"Please give this bamboo slip to Master Yingkan!"

Bai Yan reached out from the wooden table, took a roll of bamboo slips that had been prepared, and handed it to Xi.

There are all confessions here, and the truth of the confession is no longer important. The important thing is to be able to really suspect that the people in Zhujiaxiang are treasonable.

It was Ying Kan's people who were going to arrest them, so of course Bai Yan knew that both he and Ying Kan needed an excuse.

No matter how people in the world ridicule this excuse, as long as there is an excuse, they can justifiably investigate those people in Zhujiaxiang, and the rest of the matter can be handed over to Ying Kan.

Whatever the result, no matter what happened to Bai Yan, Bai Yan would not check it.

"General Bai, don't worry!"

Hearing Bai Yan's words, Xi took the bamboo slip in Bai Yan's hand with both hands, looked at the young Bai Yan, and thought about it before turning around to leave.

"General Bai, if you need Xi in the future, as long as you don't betray Lord Ying Kan, you can send someone to contact Xi."

Xi said to Bai Yan.

Although in front of the young general in front of him, Xi is very clear that his status is not worth mentioning at all, even if it wasn't for Ying Kan, he wouldn't even have the qualifications to meet the young man in front of him.

But after hearing the story of the young man in front of him, Xi Su has always liked it, not to mention the previous battle in Gaonu in Shangjun County. In Qin State, this young man has a good reputation. If possible, he is also willing to help this young man force.

"Thank you!"

Bai Yan was a little surprised when he heard Xi's words.

Although there are few people in this world who are nice to him for no reason, but for some reason, seeing the look in the eyes of the man in front of him, Bai Yan believed him.

Smiling, Bai Yan didn't let his cronies take the money, now it's not difficult for Bai Yan to take out some money, but looking at the man in front of him, Bai Yan knows that this person is definitely not someone who is greedy for money.

If he took out the money rashly, it would be self-defeating, making the man mistakenly think that he looked down on him.

I thought about it.

Bai Yan didn't say anything, just got up, and slowly bowed to Xi to express his gratitude.

If it was as Xi said, there would be a day when Bai Yan would never be polite.

After watching Xi return the gift, he turned and left.

Bai Yan came to the window, looking at the scenery outside the window, a little lost in thought.

Among the bamboo slips left by Mr. Chunping, some information about Zhao people has been found out, and the one who surprised Bai Yan the most is Guo Zong.

Guo Zong and Guo Kai both came from the Guo family in Jinyang, and they have a blood relationship with Guo Kai. Previously, Handan iron mines were all controlled by Guo Zong, and Guo Zong also became the wealthiest families in Handan, Zhao State by virtue of the Handan iron mines. One, it was rumored that Guo Zong had more gold than the Zhao royal family.

Guo Zong was summoned by Ying Zheng yesterday, and Bai Yan didn't know what was discussed in detail.

The only certainty is that without Ying Zheng's permission, no one can touch Guo Zong unless there is real and ironclad evidence.

"No, there may be solid evidence, but it may not be able to kill Guo Zong."

Bai Yan sighed softly.

Before Qin destroyed Han and Zhao, Qin Wang Yingzheng attached great importance to the widow Qing in Shu, Yidun in Hedong, and Wushiluo in Longxi.

The representatives of these three clans represent the three largest businesses in the Qin Empire. Bashu Baqing is also called Huaiqing, and the clans behind it control the alchemy sand mining, Yidun in Hedong controls the salt, and Wuzhiluo uses the silk from the Central Plains. , In exchange for King Rong's cattle and sheep, his financial resources are shoulder to shoulder with the other two.

Standing in front of the window, Bai Yan looked at the scenery outside the window.

At the beginning, Lu Qi bluntly said that he was envious of the three of them. Even if the Lu family was also a salt dealer, even if they had connections in Qin and Qi, they would not dare to intervene in the territory of Yidun and Wushiluo. I dare not provoke the widow Qing.

Lu Qi said.

In the territory of Bashu, which has an extremely vast territory, there is a land of Zhizhi in Badi, with a city of tens of thousands of people, one-fifth of them are Bashi's servants and retinues.

That is to say, there are no less than tens of thousands of Ba Shi's followers, retinues, and servants.

Outside of Shu, all the shops in the cities involved by Bashi have special captive doormen guarding them. This is allowed by Yingzheng. It can be said that in Qin, the only person who can move Bashi is Yingzheng. Others have no strength at all.

"But right now we must find a way to find out how much iron ore Guo Zong secretly bought for Xiongnu and Linhu."

Bai Yan frowned slightly.

In the stirrup battle, the Xiongnu and Lin Hu retreated, and even exchanged the looted women from Yanmen directly later, all in order to delay time.

The Huns were already casting stirrups.

Thinking of the secret letters from Yanmen, Bai Yan knew that after the Xiongnu and Lin Hu cultivated and thrived, they would definitely go south for revenge. The only one who was a threat to them was the Yanmen iron cavalry who also had stirrups.

As long as Yanmen has no iron cavalry that threatens the Huns, the Huns and Lin Hu can go south to plunder at will in the future.

The source of the Xiongnu's iron ore is likely to come from Guo Zong's hands, but across the mountains, there are three roads leading to the Huns besides Yanmen. The first is to detour to Yunzhong County, and the second The second is Daidi, and the third is Shanggu.

As long as Guo Zong doesn't go to Yanmen, if he wants to investigate Guo Zong's private sale of stirrups in other places, not only the danger of being discovered, but also very time-consuming and labor-intensive.

After all, it is estimated that there should be many people who have been bought by Guo Zong. After all, there are definitely not a few Qin army generals like Su Han, not to mention that the gentry in other places in Zhaodi control their own local cities.

Iron cavalry must not be allowed to investigate. Guo Zong must be on guard. Zhao Bianqi is fine, but it is also very dangerous. After all, Zhao Bianqi is capable, and the gentry forces know all about it.

The best would be Zhao Qiu.

If Zhao Qiu can help use his contacts, not only Yunzhong County and Shanggu, but also Daidi.

"But how to make Zhao Qiu willing to help?"

Thinking of this, Bai Yan felt a little embarrassed.

At this time, he heard footsteps outside the door, Bai Yan looked, and then a confidant came with a bamboo slip.

"General, this is a message sent by General Bai Yu of Xianyang!"

The confidant said to Bai Yan.

Bai Yan took the bamboo slips, and when he heard that Bai Yu had sent them, he opened them slowly.

However, after seeing the news on the bamboo slips, Bai Yan's face changed slightly. After a long time, he slowly put away the bamboo slips and looked out of the window helplessly.

When they were in Luoyang, no matter it was Mao Jiao's reminder or Bai Yan himself, they all knew that Bai Yan of the Bai family would definitely go to Qi State to offer sacrifices.

But Bai Yan never thought that this day would be so fast and so sudden.

In the letter, Bai Yu told him that Bai Yan had already brought his wife and daughter to Qi State to offer sacrifices, so counting the time, I am afraid that Bai Yan and his party should arrive in Xinzheng soon.

It can be seen from the handwriting in the letter that Bai Yu is very happy, and he comforted him not to miss his deceased father and mother.

But Bai Yan knew that as soon as Bai Yan arrived in Linzi, he would know that Zou Xing, the Zou family, had already been killed by his enemies two years ago.

"It's troublesome, I'm afraid I can't hide it anymore!"

Bai Yan shook his head and smiled wryly.

Bai Yan also didn't know how Bai Yan would react when he learned the truth of the matter.