Qin Gong

Chapter 444 Xunzhou and others visit

When Bai Yan woke up, he opened his eyes, and saw Bao Shi sleeping soundly lying on the wooden table beside him under the dim candle light.

Standing up slowly, looking at the sky outside the window, there are no stars anymore, it looks gray, obviously it is almost dawn.

I didn't expect to sleep for so long.

Just as he was about to get up and put the thin cloth blanket on his body on Bao Shi, Bai Yan suddenly realized that the wounds on the palms and backs of his hands were all tied up with a thin cloth. I don't know when Bao Shi bandaged these small wounds for him.

In fact, most of these wounds have been scarred, and the slightly deeper ones look scary, but they are not as painful as imagined.

Looking at Baoshi who was sleeping soundly, Bai Yan took a thin cloth and gently covered Baoshi. He wanted to leave, but when he turned around, he saw that Baoshi had dimly opened his eyes.

"General!"

When Bao Shi saw Bai Yan wake up, his beautiful eyes were full of tenderness. Compared with the later generations, who were arrogance at a glance, Bao Shi was millions of times better in terms of appearance and temperament than the women who demanded all kinds of things.

The general passed out to Ruan Ruanxiang, before getting to know Bao, Bai Yan never believed this sentence.

No violence is different.

"It's not dawn, take a rest, I'll go and deal with the backlog of cases during this time!"

Bai Yan looked at Bao Shi, and signaled Bao Shi not to get up so early.

However, Bao Shi shook his head, holding the blanket in his slender hands, stood up and looked at Bai Yan.

"I'm going to ask someone to prepare water for the general to bathe in."

Bao Shi rubbed his eyes with his slender hands, and while speaking, he put down his slender hands, glanced at Bai Yan, turned around and walked out of the study.

Bai Yan stood where he was, watching Bao Shi quietly walk by, with a faint fragrance coming from his nose, Bai Yan rubbed his nose, took a deep breath, suppressing the thoughts in his heart.

Looking at the leaving back of Baoshi in Qin suit, Bai Yan gave a wry smile and shook his head.

Facing the coquettish and alluring Zhao Qiu back then, Bai Yan was not like this, and his mind was disturbed.

in the library.

As the candle lamps were lit, Bai Yan saw more than ten boxes of bamboo slips placed beside the wooden table, and felt dizzy.

The cases accumulated in Xianyang before were all handled by Mr. Wei for him, but some things not only required him to go in person, but also required him to write in Xianyang and go to other places for verification. Those Mr. Wei could not handle. It can help him deal with it, but after Qin's army went to Yishui to attack Yan, Chai had to spend more time in the iron cavalry camp, which led to a backlog of many cases.

As for Mr. Yang, let’s not say that Mr. Wei does not want Mr. Yang to know that he is good at martial arts. , as the county guard, all these need to be dealt with by Mr. Yang. It can be said that Mr. Yang has a lot of things on hand.

"take it easy!"

Bai Yan came to the desk and knelt down slowly. At this moment, Bai Yan finally understood why Ying Zheng insisted on reading two stone bamboo slips every day, without even taking a rest.

This backlog makes people feel dizzy looking at it, and can't wait to burn it all down.

However, just as Ying Zheng knows that every bamboo slip is closely related to the situation in various places, Bai Yan also understands that behind the volume of bamboo slips in front of him are the people and local officials involved in each case, waiting day and night for him. reply.

If the officials do nothing, the officials will have no fear. After all, it is the common people who suffer.

Stretching out his hand from the wooden box, he took a roll of bamboo slips, and looked at what was reported by his subordinate Chengwei. Bai Yan looked at the record above. The official's preliminary investigation did not find any news of bandits making trouble in the surrounding area, and the villagers also said that there were no bandits in a radius of tens of miles...

At this time, a case that had accumulated for several days, after the investigation by the officials below, finally alarmed the Chengwei, but the Chengwei was not good at making decisions, so he could only report the situation of the investigation office to the county.

All the details are recorded in the bamboo and silk, but the specific situation still needs to be checked by sending someone to Mayi.

I don't know how long ago.

Bao Shi came to Bai Yan with a tray of tea, his footsteps were very light, he knelt behind Bai Yan, looked at Bai Yan who was concentrating on handling affairs, Bao Shi did not say a word to interrupt, carefully placed the tea beside Bai Yan, and then He got up and came to the bed, gently picked up the wooden buckle with his slender hands, and pushed open the window.

It turned out that during the time when Bai Yan was dealing with affairs, the sky outside the window had already brightened.

A brand new day has arrived.

After a long time, the sky turned pale.

"General, it's time to take a shower!"

Under Bao's reminder, Bai Yan put down the bamboo slips just now after hearing the words, nodded, and looked at Bao.

"Let's go!"

Bai Yan got up and followed Bao Shi to take a bath.

Inside Bai Yan's room.

Although the Bao family had already learned from Bai Yan's cronies that Bai Yan was not injured in this battle, he still couldn't help worrying, and asked Bai Yan repeatedly. After seeing that Bai Yan was fine, he took a look at Bai Yan and took Xi away. .

After Bai Yan bathed and washed, he changed into a clean and tidy Qin official uniform, Bao took Xi and other maids to prepare breakfast, and Bai Yan went to see Mr. Wei.

The mansion is very big, although it is not comparable to the mansion that Ying Zheng bestowed on Bai Yan in Handan, but compared to ordinary mansions, this mansion is exquisite and luxurious.

In Wei Lao's room.

When Bai Yan saw Mr. Wei, Mr. Wei was just washing up. Bai Yan slowly stepped forward and saluted Mr. Wei.

"teacher!"

Bai Yan said.

Seeing Bai Yan, Elder Wei nodded. When he came back yesterday, he learned that Bai Yan was too tired and had fallen asleep, so Elder Wei told his servants not to disturb Bai Yan, and Lin Anshun and Xunzhou were not allowed to visit immediately.

Right now, looking at Bai Yan's appearance, even though he slept all night, he could vaguely tell from Bai Yan's eyes that Bai Yan's life was not easy.

"It's good to be back safely!"

Old Wei put down the wet cloth and looked at Bai Yan.

"Lin Anshun and Xunzhou have already come to Shanwu, and when they learned of your return yesterday, if the old man hadn't stopped them, the two of them could not wait to find you immediately."

Elder Wei told Bai Yan about Lin Anshun and Xunzhou, and when he said this, Elder Wei raised his eyes and stared at Bai Yan.

"Both of them are trustworthy people, maybe you can tell them your origin!"

Elder Wei said softly.

Lin Anshun was brought up by Mr. Wei from a young age, and Mr. Wei had instructed him to be sure that Lin Anshun would not talk about it when he died. As for Xun Shuo's brother, Xunzhou, Mr. Wei also understands it, so there is no need to worry about it.

Looking at Bai Yan, Wei Lao looked helpless.

He is obviously from Qi, but because of his family, he conceals it from the world. Ku Qi's identity cannot be announced to the world, and he only exists in the world as a Qin person.

Thinking of Bai Yan's deeds, Wei Lao dared to be sure that once word got out that Bai Yan was from Qi, not to mention the whole country of Qi, even the whole world would be shaken.

"Those two people told the old man and Tian Ding before. It can be seen that you are worried that if Qin wants to destroy Qi in the future, Qi will send troops to resist, so you want to persuade Tian Ding to give up the idea of ​​​​fighting Qin. If you really want to do so , these two people are your greatest help, with their status in Qi country, it is by no means comparable to you in a few words, but if you want to convince the two of them, the most important thing is to say that you are from Qi .”

Old Wei persuaded.

No one could understand, during this period of time, looking at Lin Anshun and Xunzhou's puzzled and doubtful eyes, how much Old Wei wanted to tell the truth that Bai Yan was from Qi.

Elder Wei knew what would happen when the time came, either Lin Anshun and Xunzhou would persuade Bai Yan to return to Qi to serve, or Bai Yan would persuade Lin Anshun and Xunzhou to help persuade Tian Ding.

No matter which one it is, it is a good thing for Wei Lao.

The queen of the Qi State is the Prime Minister of Qi. Although the Qi State is rich and prosperous and has been recuperating for decades, the morale of the soldiers has disappeared, and the wind of pleasure is fully displayed. All the capable ministers and generals in the court are getting old, and they are replaced by a new generation of pillars. Instead, the smell of wine and women's sex filled the streets of every city in Qi State.

Once, when South Korea was not yet destroyed, Wei Lao saw Bai Yan and persuaded Bai Yan not to go to Qin.

At the beginning, Zhao State was not yet destroyed, Wei Lao saw Bai Yan and persuaded Bai Yan to return to Qi State to serve.

Now looking at Han Mie and Zhao Perishing, seeing Wei State powerless, Chu State struggling to be king, and Qi State looking like that, the stubbornness of Old Wei is no longer there.

It would be best for Bai Yan to return to Qi State, if he doesn't want to return to Qi State, maybe it's not necessarily a wrong thing.

"Teacher, I want to wait until Chu is destroyed before telling Lin Anshun and Xunzhou about it!"

Bai Yan heard Wei Lao's words, thought for a while, and said to Wei Lao.

It's not that Bai Yan doesn't believe in Mr. Wei, but the matter of his parents, the less people who know about it, the better. When Chu State is destroyed, it's not too late to tell Lin Anshun and Xunzhou.

"Forget it! Qin Qi is still on good terms, it's really useless to say earlier, but..."

Old Wei sighed, then turned to look at Bai Yan.

"Are you really sure that Qin State attacked Chu first instead of destroying Qi?"

Old Wei asked. When it comes to this matter, Old Wei is very puzzled, because according to the current situation of Chu State, it is an opportunity for Qin State. Now taking advantage of the turmoil in Chu State, destroying Wei Qi is the best opportunity.

When Wei Qi is destroyed, only Chu will be left, and Qin will be able to spare no effort to destroy Chu with all its strength.

"It's Chu!"

Bai Yan nodded, looked at Elder Wei with an unusually firm tone.

"General, my lord, there are people asking to see you outside the mansion! It is the four people who have visited several times in the past few days."

While Bai Yan was talking with Old Wei, a servant hurriedly came to the room and reported to Bai Yan and Old Wei.

When Bai Yan and Wei Lao heard the words, they naturally knew that it was Lin Anshun and Xunzhou who came to visit early in the morning.

"They are more impatient than I imagined!"

Wei Lao shook his head.

Bai Yan looked at the servant.

"Please go to the main hall, I will go there immediately!"

Bai Yan said, then looked at Elder Wei: "Teacher, please!"

Elder Wei nodded, watching the servant leave, he was about to leave with Bai Yan, but suddenly Elder Wei thought of something.

"By the way, there is one more thing, that is, what did you promise Zhao Qiu before? Why is Zhao Qiu willing to help you?"

Elder Wei looked at Bai Yan and asked.

Elder Wei has been wondering about this matter for a long time. In Elder Wei's eyes, even though that girl Zhao Qiu is charming and attractive, being targeted by that girl is always because she uses others, not being used by others.

Zhao Qiu was able to help Bai Yan, Bai Yan must have promised Zhao Qiu something.

inside the room.

When Bai Yan heard Wei Lao's question, he stopped and bowed to Wei Lao.

"On that day, the disciple told him the pros and cons..."

Bai Yan recalled what happened in the study that day, and told Elder Wei what happened.

That day in the study, he told Zhao Qiu what had happened in the state of Chu, and then mentioned that the Huns were going south. Zhao Qiu was naturally not stupid, and knew that Bai Yan wanted her to help.

Bai Yan analyzed the pros and cons of the Huns going south, analyzed the deadly enmity between the Zhao people and the Huns, and analyzed the nature of the Huns. In a word, he, Bai Yan, will lead the side riders to fight to the death at Yanmen, and the Huns will definitely suffer a lot of casualties. After the war, whether the Xiongnu would dare to continue to help the Guo family and the son Jia was uncertain.

Not to mention, how many Huns were killed by Bian Qi under the leadership of Li Mu? More than ten years ago, the Huns who fled north were still alive. Those Huns who were killed, their descendants are now The Xiongnu who went south, they are destined to be at odds with Bianqi. In the eyes of Zhao people, Bai Yan, like Yang Duanhe, is from Qin. If he dies, he will die. However, Bianqi is different. , Let alone Qin, Zhao people will be the first to refuse.

Let the Huns not kill people?Guo Zong and Young Master Jia didn't have that ability, now it's Young Master Jia and Guo Zong who are begging the Huns to go south, without the power of the Huns, the two of them can't do anything at all.

At that time, in the face of the burning, killing and looting of the Huns, the Zhao people will no longer be Zhao people, and the Zhao people who were killed by the Huns will no longer be loyal to the so-called Wang family of Zhao. There is no hope of restoring the country, but the real subjugation of the country.

Without the approval of the Zhao people, just like the Yin merchants and Zhou people who disappeared 800 years ago.

Also.

Once Yanmen is attacked by the Huns, the Huns who have suffered huge damage will definitely have different opinions. In addition, what Guo Zong can give the Huns is nothing more than iron ore and iron tools. In order to prevent the leader of the Xiongnu, Touman Shanyu, from repenting after seeing the casualties, the first thing Guo and his son Jia, as well as those Zhao gentry, must marry.

The most reassuring and most commonly used alliance method in the world today is marriage.

And looking at the entire Zhao Wang family, and even the entire Zhao country, how can one find a beauty who is more beautiful than Princess Zhao Qiu, and who also has the blood of the Zhao country.

In this way, let alone whether Zhao Guo can restore the country, let alone whether Zhao Guo Guo will be turmoiled and taken back by Qin Guo, even if nothing happens, Princess Zhao Qiu has gone to the Huns, what can these have to do with Zhao Qiu The relationship, after the brief restoration of the Zhao Kingdom, how long can it be governed with the talents of Young Master Jia and Guo Zong, a week, or half a month.

inside the room.

Following Bai Yan's narration, Elder Wei finally understood what happened that day. Bai Yan's words were well-regulated, but they hit the point. The idea of ​​Zhao's restoration has even been somewhat blinded by this.

And Zhao Qiu was indeed like what Bai Yan said, he might become the first person to be abandoned after the Xiongnu went south.

From letting the Xiongnu go south, it can be seen that the two of them have spared no effort to restore the country. This kind of people can be found everywhere in the palaces of all countries in the world today.

"After she agreed to help you, what request did she make?"

Old Wei looked at Bai Yan.

Zhao Qiu is far smarter than Young Master Jia and Guo Zong. Bai Yan made it so clear that it is impossible for her not to understand the pros and cons. On the road to restoring Zhao Guo to the country, she will never agree to be kicked out from the beginning , even far away from the Central Plains.

"She gave her disciple two choices. First, she wanted her to return to Qi State after this battle and serve the King of Qi, and one day she would rise up in Zhao. The disciple wanted to persuade King Qi and personally lead the troops to wish her to fight against Qin. , The second choice is that she will help the disciple this time, but still want the disciple to leave the state of Qin and help her restore the country, and she will give it to the disciple no matter what the disciple wants after the matter is completed."

Seeing Wei Lao's gaze, Bai Yan said dumbfoundedly.

And following Bai Yan's words.

Old Wei couldn't help laughing with surprise on his face. He didn't know whether he was laughing at Zhao Qiu who dared to think, whimsical, or Zhao Qiu who dared to speak, but he had to admit that the two choices Zhao Qiu said were Even the old man couldn't help but praise him.

Unfortunately……

Don't even think about it, Bai Yan will definitely not agree.

Old Wei looked at Bai Yan.

"The old man really hopes that you can agree to her. By then, even she will probably be within your request!"

Elder Wei laughed and joked, speaking, for a gentle and virtuous woman like the Bao family, in Elder Wei's eyes, Zhao Qiu was actually more suitable for Bai Yan, and it was not the first time Zhao Qiu helped Bai Yan, if it hadn't been for Zhao Qiu Given the news given, I'm afraid Bai Yan may not be able to return to Yanmen.

Bai Yan had offended too many forces before, whether it was for Yingzheng or for the common people.

Only Zhao Qiu can help Bai Yan tide over difficulties in the future.

"Teacher, don't be joking!"

When Bai Yan heard Wei Lao's words, he shook his head, seeing Wei Lao's eyes, Bai Yan raised his hand to salute.

"The disciple finally promised her that if one day Qin and Qi fight, the disciple will return to Qi!"

Bai Yan said.

That day, Bai Yan was in the study room, and it was Bai Yan's bottom line that he agreed to Zhao Qiu like this. No matter whether Zhao Qiu agreed or not, he would only agree to this matter.

"Qin and Qi fighting?"

When Old Wei heard Bai Yan's words, he looked surprised, looked at Bai Yan, remembered what Lin Anshun and Xunzhou said, and then couldn't help but shook his head dumbfounded.

Qin and Qi are at war!

Zhao Qiu didn't know that Bai Yan was already busy with the affairs of Qi State, and he didn't know that Qin State's next target was probably Wei Chu, not Wei Qi. Therefore, in Zhao Qiu's eyes, when Chu State was in chaos, Qin State will definitely take the opportunity to destroy Yan, attack Wei and Qi, and finally destroy Chu with all its strength. As long as Qin and Qi fight and Bai Yan returns to Qi State, there is still time for everything, and Zhao State can also take the opportunity to restore.

"You, you~!"

Old Wei shook his head and looked at Bai Yan.

Speaking of which, Elder Wei can also understand Zhao Qiu, but after Bai Yan said his interests, Zhao Qiu had no choice.

"I hope your guess is true, Qin is the first to destroy Chu and is attacking Qi, and you can really make Qi surrender without a fight. If not, you must kill her, otherwise her heart will definitely retaliate For you, don't underestimate her!"

Old Wei put away his smile and looked at Bai Yan.

When he said this, Elder Wei, who had lived most of his life, felt a little uncomfortable. Although Zhao Qiu was arrogant, she was a poor woman, and she was several times more pitiful than Bao Shi and Tian Feiyan.

If he hadn't known Zhao Qiu's heart, Wei Lao wouldn't let Bai Yan slip his words, and if he didn't want to get into trouble, he would have killed Zhao Qiu immediately.

Inside the study.

When Bai Yan heard Wei Lao's words, he stood there, not knowing what to say, he knew that Wei Lao didn't blame him, but Bai Yan could still feel the heaviness in Wei Lao's tone.

"Teacher, this disciple will definitely do it with all his strength!"

Bai Yan cupped his hands and said.

He, Bai Yan, is a Bianqi general and a captain of Yanmen County. Sometimes he really has no choice, even if he is unwilling, just like agreeing to send money to the Yuezhi, to the old man who once paid attention to the Xiongnu and Yueshi in Gaonu , The person who caused many soldiers to die tragically.

He Bai Yan didn't dare not send him off, didn't dare, let alone order someone to kill him.

He, Bai Yan, was able to lead the Bianqi and Bai's iron cavalry to win battles, but no one knew that one day, both he and the Bianqi would be defeated and would be in danger. At that time, they would all need help, even if that person was Former enemies, at that time, personal reputation and deeds are very important. .

Therefore, now that he is watching Na Weng enjoy himself with his money, Bai Yan can't even order someone to kill that Weng.

He Bai Yan can retreat, but the soldiers have military service. After the defeat, he Bai Yan has a way out, but the soldiers don't. Regardless of whether it is possible in the future, he Bai Yan will leave a way of life for the future, for more soldiers on the sidelines, Leave a way.

The same thing happened to Zhao Qiu.

He Bai Yan knew that cheating a woman was not done by a seven-foot man, but as the chief general, as a county lieutenant, he had to consider all the generals and the whole Yanmen.

He can only say and do it with all his strength, and he will not lose his word to Zhao Qiu. Moreover, looking at the history, it seems that when Qi State faced the army of Qin State, King Qi hesitated for a long time, and indeed surrendered without a fight.

"The four of them should have arrived at the main hall."

Knowing the son is more like the father, knowing the disciple is more like the teacher, Wei Lao looked at Bai Yan and lowered his head slightly, just at that moment, his face was absent-minded, his eyes showed guilt, he thought for a while, how could Old Wei guess what Bai Yan thought of.

to be frank.

For Bai Yan, Wei Lao is already very satisfied, not to mention that Bai Yan is the main general, he has to endure more, even at Bai Yan's age, Wei Lao did not expect to be able to endure it at the beginning. You must know that all generals , even Chai, after learning about this incident, had anger written all over his face, and his eyes were full of madness.

And no matter what Bai Yan thought, at least he didn't show it, this is a reliable leader who can accomplish things.

Old Wei looked at Bai Yan.

Old Wei knew that those iron cavalry soldiers who were buried in Gaonu had been with Bai Yan day and night, experienced one battle after another, and traveled around!
Thinking of this, Old Wei felt a little heavy in his heart, but as a teacher, he couldn't help Bai Yan with this matter.

"Let's go!"

Wei Lao said, and then walked out of the room first.

Seeing this, Bai Yan came back to his senses, looked up at Old Wei, and followed behind.

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In the main hall of the mansion.

When Bai Yan and Wei Lao came to the main hall, they saw Lin Anshun and Xunzhou standing in the main hall, as well as Chen Ze and Fu Yao who had known each other for a few days.

"Old Wei!"

"Old Wei!!"

When Lin Anshun and the others saw Elder Wei, they clapped their hands together to salute, but when they saw Bai Yan, without exception, they all showed amazement.

Now in the city, the battle in the Yunzhong Mountains is spreading everywhere. Many family members of the Bianqi soldiers said that after the heavy rain, when the Bianqi soldiers and the people entered the mountains to dispose of the corpses, the mountains were full of crows, and the Huns were headless. The corpses spread all over the valley for more than ten miles. For several days in a row, the creek in the valley and the entire mountain range were filled with a strong smell of blood.

When the Xiongnu went south, they were again led by Bai Yan, beheading more than 6000 people. Even the head of the Huns, Man Chanyu, is still unclear whether he is dead or alive.

"Long time no see, General Bai!"

Xunzhou and Lin Anshun looked at Bai Yan one after another, and bowed their hands to salute.

"Bai Yan, I have met Doctor Xun and Doctor Lin!"

Bai Yan also bowed his hand in return.

"Long time no see!"

When returning the courtesy to Chen Ze and Fu Yao, Bai Yan showed a kind smile, expressing his intimacy.

The Fu clan that Fu Yao belongs to, as well as the Langya Chen clan, are they well-known clans in Qi State, and many of their contacts are officials in Qi State, even officials in the court.

"Congratulations to General Bai!"

Seeing Bai Yan being so polite, Chen Ze and Fu Yao hurriedly smiled with joy and began to salute.

Sit down with everyone.

The maid came over with breakfast one by one, but Bao did not show up. For a long time, Bao has always liked to live in seclusion, except that he was worried that someone would recognize him, and he didn't like to deal with people. After all, it was Yao Jia back then. When he saw Bao, he instinctively Luckily, it was Yao Jia who thought greedily, and finally thought about it and let go of his thoughts.

"Thank you!"

Looking at the breakfast, Lin Anshun cupped his hands in gratitude, but Lin Anshun didn't rush to eat, but exchanged glances with Xunzhou, and looked at Elder Wei one after another.

At the beginning, Wei Lao said that when Bai Yan returned, he would explain the reason to them.

Right now, Bai Yan has returned!
in the hall.

Mr. Wei took the bowl and chopsticks and was eating breakfast. When he saw the expectant eyes of Lin Anshun and Xunzhou, he pretended not to see them and continued eating.

Originally, Wei always thought about telling the two that Bai Yan was from Qi, and even wanted to tell the two that when Bai Yan left Qi, he was kicked out by Tian Ding, in order to talk about the long-standing, depressed He was deeply dissatisfied with Tian Ding in his heart.

However, Bai Yan was worried that something might happen, and wanted to inform the two of them after Qin destroyed Chu.

This time and again.

It made it difficult for him, an old man, how to explain it.

thought here.

Wei Lao looked at Bai Yan while eating the bowl of porridge.

Bai Yan was also eating breakfast, and when he saw Wei Lao's eyes, he turned his eyes and looked around calmly. Lin Anshun and Xunzhou were full of expectations, and Chen Ze and his wife looked curious. Yao.

(End of this chapter)