Qin Gong

Chapter 387 Jing Ke Meets Ying Zheng

As the officials walked up the hundred-step staircase, Bai Yan felt more and more nervous. Looking at the hall that was getting closer and closer, he turned his head and looked back down the stairs while walking. maid.

In the end, Bai Yan looked at the officials on the left and right who entered the hall, turned his head and followed closely behind.

Inside the hall.

Following the ranks of the generals, the officials went to the cushions. After entering the main hall, Bai Yan also walked to his own seat and knelt down slowly.

Seeing that even in the main hall, there are exquisite ritual and musical instruments placed on both sides, Bai Yan couldn't help but feel emotional in his heart.

This time, Ying Zheng really treated the envoys sent by Yan State with the highest standard of etiquette.

Yandan, Yandan, if you see this scene, will you have any regrets?
Bai Yan couldn't help expressing a sigh in his heart.

But in an instant, this emotion dissipated, and Bai Yan knew that even if Yan Dan saw all this, he might still let Jing Ke assassinate Ying Zheng.

Thinking room.

At this time, the figure of the eunuch appeared in front of the hall.

Then what came into view was Ying Zheng, accompanied by eunuchs, slowly walking to the throne.

Seeing this scene, Bai Yan put away his thoughts.

"Meet the king!"

Bai Yan raised his hand, and saluted Yingzheng together with all the military officials in North Korea and Chinese.

Many voices gathered in the hall, very loud and clear.

The emperor and ministers performed the Jishou ceremony, and Bai Yan was no exception. After waiting for a few breaths, Ying Zheng returned the gift. After the ceremony, Bai Yan slowly got up and continued to sit on his knees.

After Ying Zheng also got up, the morning court officially began.

In the early morning, it was the same as before. It was still Yingzheng who spoke, and civil and military officials stood up and reported problems. Yingzheng would also ask the officials for their opinions before making decisions on some important matters.

But what surprised Bai Yan today was that the first one to stand up and report was actually Tai Jing.

Seeing Tai Jing's excited eyes and serious expression, Bai Yan was a little surprised, but couldn't help but think of himself back then.

Back then when I was personally conferred by Ying Zheng in this hall, under the watchful eyes of civil and military officials, I felt like this in my heart, like Tai Jing, excited, excited, grateful, and even wanted to prove to the world right away, Ying Zheng did not misunderstand the person, and he would never disappoint Ying Zheng's attention.

Fortunately, it was also at that time that he reported his background to Ying Zheng, so the nervousness suppressed the excitement at that time, so he was not like Tai Jing.

Looking back on himself at that time, Bai Yan could understand Tai Jing's mood.

Looking at Tai Jing's appearance right now, it is obvious that he has just been promoted not long ago, and the excitement and enthusiasm in his bones have not yet receded.

Inside the hall.

The matter Tai Jing reported was not very important, and soon got a reply from Ying Zheng, followed by reports from other officials.

Looking at Tai Jing's reply from Ying Zheng, it was as if he had been beaten with chicken blood. Even if he retreated to the seat, his face was still flushed with excitement, and Bai Yan couldn't help showing a little smile.

Just when Bai Yan was about to divert his attention, Tai Jing, who was in the ranks of civil servants, also noticed Bai Yan.

Looking at Bai Yan's kind eyes, Tai Jing also smiled.

Although Tai Jing's official position is far inferior to that of Bai Yan, and he is closer to the end among the ranks of hundreds of officials, but he is also in the court, which is far from comparable to what it used to be.

But at this time, when Tai Jing looked at Bai Yan and smiled at each other, he also noticed that General Li Xin, who was two people behind Bai Yan, seemed to have noticed Bai Yan, and then turned his head to look at him.

see.

With a smile and kind eyes, Tai Jing nodded slightly to Li Xin when he met Li Xin's gaze.

Before that, Tai Jing had heard that Bai Yan had a very good relationship with the Li family in Longxi, especially with General Li Xin.

"Ok?"

Tai Jing originally thought that Li Xin would also show kindness to him, but suddenly he saw Li Xin take a look, and then continued to look elsewhere.

For a moment, Tai Jing couldn't help being a little surprised.

What's happening here?
Just when Tai Jing was puzzled, he saw an eunuch hurried in from outside the palace, and under the watchful eyes of civil and military officials, he came to the center of the hall to greet Ying Zheng.

"Report to Your Majesty, the envoy of Yan is outside the palace, bringing Fan Yuqi's head and the map of Yan Dukang, and ask to see Your Majesty!"

The eunuch bowed to Ying Zheng.

The eunuch's voice sounded in the hall, Tai Jing heard the eunuch's words, his mind was aroused, he didn't have time to think about why Li Xin just looked like that. Congratulations to the king.

After all, envoys from the Kingdom of Yan came to ask for peace, but it was a big deal!
And as long as the eyes are not blind, from entering the palace to the hall, looking at the ritual instruments and instruments placed, you will know how much the king attaches great importance to the visit of Yan envoys. This is the highest ceremony of the nine guests in Qin.

Don't miss out!

Thinking of this, Tai Jing took a deep breath and was about to get up to congratulate the king.

Suddenly, Tai Jing heard a voice coming from behind him.

"Kings!"

Hearing the voice, Tai Jing immediately froze in place, turned his head, and looked at the two or three Qin officials behind him with astonishment.

Obviously, when Tai Jing was thinking about his congratulatory speech, the officials behind Tai Jing couldn't wait to get up and walk out of the ranks to congratulate Ying Zhengji.

"Congratulations to my king, congratulations to my king, Yan Guocheng presented the map of Dukang and the head of our Qin rebel general Fan Yuqi, it is actually Yan Guo expressing his surrender to my Qin State, to my king, congratulations to my king, I The king is the destiny! My king is in charge of the world, which is what the world wishes!!!"

A young official about the same size as Tai Jing, wearing an official uniform, raised his hands, looked excited, and said in a passionate tone.

This scene made Tai Jing dumbfounded.

Tai Jing knew that official, and he was very familiar with him. His name was Le Shang. When Tai Jing was a pedestrian, Le Shang was the servant.

When Tai Jing was promoted, Le Shang was also promoted because of his meritorious service. Although the two of them had different positions, in terms of salary and status, Le Shang was much lower than Tai Jing.

During this period of time, Tai Jing often drank and had fun with Le Shang in private because of his fate as a new colleague.

At this time, Tai Jing looked at Le Shang with astonishment.

Because Le Shang's words of congratulations to the king just now were the words he said when Tai Jing and Le Shang were chatting outside the palace early this morning.

Tai Jing still clearly remembered that when Le Shang heard what he said, he smiled and shook his head slightly, saying that he was worried that the king would not like it.

"Congratulations to my king! Congratulations to my king!"

"Congratulations to my king, congratulations to my king!!!"

Following Le Shang's congratulations, the resounding voices of all the officials resounded throughout the hall.

Tai Jing came back to his senses, seeing all the civil and military officials congratulate Ying Zheng, naturally he didn't dare to neglect.

However, although it was a congratulatory ceremony, Tai Jing's heart was already bleeding.

Le Shang, villain too~!

At this moment, Tai Jing was so depressed that he almost couldn't breathe, especially when he saw Le Shang congratulate the king with what he said in the morning, and asked all civil and military officials, even Wei Liao, Li Si, Wang Wan and other ministers, They all agreed.

Such an honor, I am afraid that it is rare to come across it once in a few years or decades.

And all of this should belong to him, Tai Jing! !
This made Tai Jing even more regretful, and almost took another breath.

on the main hall.

Hearing the congratulations from all civil and military officials, Ying Zheng, who was kneeling on the throne, couldn't help but smile smugly.

Regardless of what Meng Jia said yesterday, in Yingzheng's heart at this moment, the opinion of all the officials is the same. Yan Guo personally sent envoys to dedicate the most fertile and important door to Qin Guo and dedicated it to Ying Zheng. Lifting is not surrender.

I think of the long-cherished wish of the Qin kings in the past, and the will of my father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and many other kings.

Qin State, which is now under the leadership of Yingzheng, first destroyed Han and then Zhao. Now, without bloodshed, he made Yan State surrender and obtained the gate of Yan State, which is one step closer to Qin's rule of the world.

How could Ying Zheng be unhappy, how could he not be excited.

Not to mention, there is Fan Yuqi's head!

thought here.

On Ying Zheng's already excited face, a deep-seated anger flashed across his face.

If the head sent by the Yan envoy is really Fan Yuqi's head, he will order someone to hang Fan Yuqi's head on the city of Xianyang.

The anger in his heart made Ying Zheng look up at the gate of the main hall, unwilling to wait any longer.

"Call the Yan envoy into the palace!"

Ying Zheng opened his mouth and ordered.

After the words fell, the eunuch at the side heard Ying Zheng's order, and took two steps forward on one side, shouting to the outside of the palace with a sharp voice.

"Summon envoys into the palace!!!"

The words of the officials resounded through the hall and reached the ears of civil and military officials, and the eunuchs and guards waiting outside the palace gate could naturally hear them too.

Soon, following Ying Zheng's orders.

After a long time.

While the civil and military officials were whispering to each other, outside the main hall, the sound of ritual and music suddenly sounded faintly.

Why did the sound of ritual and music suddenly remind me of this? All civil and military officials know this.

Bai Yan, who was in the ranks of generals, also heard voices getting closer and louder, and slowly turned his head to look at the main hall gate.

At this time, not only Bai Yan, but Qiang Li, Li Xin, Wang Wan, Hu Lao, Bai Yu and other civil and military officials, as well as the triumphant Le Shang, all looked at the main hall gate.

After a while.

Listening to the sound of ritual music getting louder and louder.

The figures of Yan State envoys Jing Ke and Qin Wuyang appeared outside the hall, came into the sight of everyone, and walked slowly towards the hall.

In an instant.

Following the footsteps of envoys Jing Ke and Qin Wuyang from the Kingdom of Yan, the moment they stepped into the main hall, the Yuefu Ling and Yuefu Cheng next to the ceremonial musical instruments in the main hall turned their heads to look at the Yueshi beside them.

Immediately, bursts of crisp and pleasant ritual and music sounded in the hall one after another.

All civil and military officials listened to the ceremony and music, and looked at Jing Ke, envoy of Yan, and Qin Wuyang who entered the hall.

As an envoy, Jing Ke walked in front with a wooden box in his hand. When he thought of something, he quickly noticed from the corner of his eye that Bai Yan, who was wearing the black official uniform of Qin State, was among the generals.

And Qin Wuyang, who followed at the side, was holding a scroll of layout in both hands.

Unlike Jing Ke, who held his head high and held his chest high, Qin Wuyang came to the Xianyang Hall for the first time, looking at the palace in front of him, which was even more majestic than King Yan's Palace, his palms were full of sweat, the hall in front of him was really bigger than Qin Wuyang imagination.

Listening to the music on both sides of the hall, thinking about what to do later, Qin Wuyang's head was buzzing, getting louder and louder, and his heart was beating violently. Even after walking a few steps, Qin Wuyang felt that his legs could not be controlled Soft.

Faced with a pair of eyes, looking at many middle-aged men in Qin official uniforms, these Qin officials who have never met before, Qin Wuyang became more and more nervous, and sweat began to appear on his forehead.

If possible.

Give Qin Wuyang another chance, no matter what Qin Wuyang says, he will not agree to Yan Dan.

Even if Qin Wuyang was given another choice, just outside the palace, Qin Wuyang would not step into this palace with Jing Ke no matter what.

It wasn't until he felt that Jing Ke in front of him stopped, that Qin Wuyang came back to his senses, and then stood beside Jing Ke with a pale face.

"Jing Ke, envoy of Yan, pays homage to King Qin!"

Jing Ke put the wooden box on the ground, and took the lead in saluting to Ying Zheng in the main hall.

When Jing Ke was composing the ceremony, Qin Wuyang was holding the cloth map in both hands, and finally lifted it up to look at King Qin Yingzheng above the main hall.

And when he saw King Qin Yingzheng in black royal clothes, Qin Wuyang suddenly panicked for no reason. When he saw Yingzheng's deep eyes, Qin Wuyang just looked at each other for a moment, but lowered his head in fear.

At this moment Qin Wuyang's face turned pale.

Thinking that he was going to assassinate Qin Wang Yingzheng later, Qin Wuyang became more and more flustered, his legs became weaker, and his hands began to tremble a little.

Thinking that I will die later!
Suddenly, Qin Wuyang thought of those people he had killed and the appearance of those people when they died, and Qin Wuyang suddenly became frightened.

Qin Wuyang began to regret it.

He doesn't want to be buried in the loess like those dead people, he hasn't played enough, he still wants to ride a horse to hunt, he wants to go to restaurants to have fun, he wants to feel the praise of others and the appearance of others being afraid of him.

He doesn't want to die! !
Thinking of this, Qin Wuyang rested his head, his eyes turned red, and he couldn't help but want to cry.

Fortunately, Qin Wuyang didn't notice anything unusual just now because his face was swollen from being hit by Bai Yan with a wooden sword.

In the main hall, Ying Zheng saw Jing Ke, looked at the wooden box at Jing Ke's feet, and then looked at the layout in the hands of the young deputy envoy beside him, full of excitement.

"The envoy of Yan came here, what are you talking about?"

Ying Zheng looked at Jing Ke and asked.

Although Meng Jia had revealed the origins of the Yan State envoys yesterday, and also speculated on Yan Wang's thoughts, but now Yingzheng still wants to personally ask the two Yan State envoys.

Under the watchful eyes of civil and military officials, Jing Ke saluted Ying Zheng.

"Your Majesty, my Majesty is so intimidated by His Majesty's majesty that I no longer dare to dispatch the army of Yan State to resist His Majesty's soldiers. I would like Yan State to submit to Qin State and be a minister of Qin State, and pay taxes as if I were directly under the prefecture and county! Great kindness, grant my king the ability to guard the ancestral temple of the former king! For this reason, my king specially offered the land of Yan and the head of Fan Yuqi, a rebel general of the Qin State."

As an envoy of Yan State, Jing Ke looked at Ying Zheng in the main hall and said sincerely.

It would be fine if this sentence came from someone else, but as Jing Ke, the envoy of the Yan Kingdom, said these words in person, even Ying Zheng couldn't help but look happy and proud.

This is an unabashed blunt statement, bluntly saying that Yan Guo is willing to surrender to Qin State.

In front of all civil and military officials, it is tantamount to announcing to the world, surrendering to him!

"Good! Envoy Yan and bring the map!"

When Ying Zheng heard Jing Ke's request, he agreed without the slightest hesitation. If King Yan only wanted to enshrine the ancestral temple, why not.

After all, wasn't it the same in Weiguo before, when he was downgraded to a king, he could still worship the Weiguo ancestral temple.

"Thank you king!"

When Jing Ke heard Ying Zheng's words, he bowed his head in salute, his eyes fixed.

Just as Jing Ke picked up the wooden box on the ground and led Qin Wuyang towards Ying Zheng on the main hall, he suddenly heard some noisy voices in the main hall.

"Look, why the envoy is motionless, and why his hands are shaking all the time!"

"That's right! Why is the envoy looking down and looking scared? Why is that?"

Many civil and military officials whispered to Jing Ke's ears. Jing Ke turned his head, and only then did he notice Qin Wuyang's abnormality.

Seeing Qin Wuyang's trembling hand holding the map, Jing Ke's pupils shrank, and a bad premonition emerged in his heart.

Jing Ke, who has traveled around the world and seen countless scenes, looked at Qin Wuyang's appearance, and didn't know that Qin Wuyang was afraid! ! ! !

At this moment, Jing Ke's face could not help turning pale.

However, looking at Qin Wuyang's lowered head, not looking at him at all, Jing Ke couldn't help feeling a trace of despair in his heart.

Why did Qin Wuyang, at this time, have already arrived at the Xianyang Hall, yet he became frightened! !

Thinking that according to the plan, Qin Wuyang would assassinate Ying Zheng, so he assassinated Bai Yan.

Jing Ke is clear.

Qin Wuyang, who lowered his head and trembled in front of him, was already unreliable and could only rely on himself. Now, Ying Zheng and Bai Yan, he had to kill one of these two to repay Gongzi Dan's kindness.

Is it Ying Zheng, or Bai Yan?

Thinking room.

Jing Ke heard Ying Zheng's inquiry from the main hall.

"Why is Deputy Envoy Yan unwilling to step forward?"

Hearing Ying Zheng's question, Jing Ke glanced at Qin Wuyang, who still had his head down and remained motionless, with complete disappointment in his eyes, panting, and turned to look at Ying Zheng.

"Your Majesty, the deputy envoy was originally a savage from a barbarian land. He had competed with General Bai at Hangu Pass before, and was stunned by General Bai with a wooden sword. He was already afraid when he saw such a powerful general in Qin State, and now he saw it with his own eyes. Seeing that even a general as powerful as General Bai is willing to be the king's minister, and with the majesty of the king, he was frightened for a while, and I hope the king can forgive him!"

Jing Ke held the wooden box and said to Ying Zheng, he attributed Qin Wuyang's fear to Bai Yan and Ying Zheng.

And looking at Yingzheng who is now being subdued by Yan State and happy, Jing Ke quietly praised the strength of Qin State, and praised that even a general as powerful as General Bai would be willing to be a subject of Yingzheng.

Inside the hall.

Accompanied by Jing Ke's voice fell.

In the main hall, civil and military officials who did not know about Hangu Pass all stared at Qin Wuyang's cheeks in astonishment, then turned their heads in astonishment, and looked at the young Bai Yan who was wearing an official uniform among the generals.

The black and swollen face of Deputy Envoy of Emotional Yan State was caused by you, Bai Yan! !
Inside the hall.

Mr. Hu, Mao Jiao and the others couldn't help but look at each other, and then looked at Bai Yan with a strange face, why didn't they hear Bai Yan say this.

Qiang Yan and Meng Tian stared blankly at Bai Yan, as if they did not expect that Bai Yan, who was always elegant and easy-going in their eyes, would do such a thing blatantly.

When Bai Yu saw the appearance of Yan Guo's deputy envoy, he turned his head and gave Bai Yan a look of approval, as if saying, 'You boy, you're doing well'!
Among the civil officials, officials like Tai Jing and Le Shang looked at Bai Yan with a dazed expression, and looking at Qin Wuyang's cheek, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

So cruel!

Even Ying Zheng in the main hall, after listening to Jing Ke's explanation, couldn't help showing a dumbfounding expression, and then looked at His Highness, Bai Yan who had been kneeling obediently since the last court.

As the person involved, Bai Yan felt that everyone was looking at him, looking left and right.

Seeing Ying Zheng's gaze, Bai Yan glanced at Jing Ke, then put on official uniform, and stood up slowly under the eyes of all the officials.

(End of this chapter)