my grandfather was qin shi huang

Zhao Chi was in high spirits and greeted every guest who came today enthusiastically. He felt extremely honored to be able to invite His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun and Huang Shigong into the Zhao family at the same time today.

The carefully prepared dishes are served like flowing water.

These are delicacies that ordinary people may not be able to take a look at in their lifetime. However, in Zhao Ying's eyes, it was just like that. The methods are all handed down from Tianxiang Pavilion. As for the categories...

In this era, the variety of dishes is really scarce, and many dishes that will be commonplace in later generations have not yet appeared. In addition, there was no convenient transportation or strong transportation capacity in later generations. Even if there were ice cellars for storage, it would be difficult for vegetables from the north and the south to circulate with each other like in later generations. Therefore, no matter how rich these wealthy households were, It is difficult to enjoy the blessings of ordinary people in future generations.

Instead, he made his own bean sprouts and tofu, opened up the Hexi Corridor, and introduced some varieties from the Western Regions, which slightly enriched everyone's dining table.

Because of Huang Shigong, this time Xing Yu'er, a junior, was able to sit in the front and share the same table with Xu Negi. He only had to raise his face for a moment to see Zhao Ying sitting at the top.

Seeing his master's new junior sister, she secretly glanced at Zhao Ying from time to time. Xu Fu, who was sitting at the same table with her, couldn't help but tease her softly.

"Little junior sister, could it be that you have fallen in love with His Royal Highness, the eldest grandson of the Emperor? Do you want me to beg Master on your behalf and ask him to come forward and be a matchmaker for you..."

When Xing Yu'er heard this, her pretty face turned red.

"No way - senior sister, don't make fun of me, I, I'm just curious, how can this emperor's eldest grandson know how to carve jade..."

Having said this, she couldn't help but look back at her senior sister.

"I have often heard stories about this emperor's eldest grandson before. I know that he is powerful and brave enough to conquer all three armies. I have also heard that he swept through Mobei, conquered four kingdoms in one day, and conquered Hexi with three arrows. I even heard that he He is good at cooking, proficient in Mohism and farming techniques, and has made many ingenious farm tools——"

When Xing Yuer said this, her eyes became more and more curious.

"Although these are unbelievable, I can still understand them. After all, they are skills that govern the country and the people and are beneficial to the court. But this jade carving is a minor skill. How could he know it..."

When Xu Negi saw this, he couldn't help but glance at Zhao Ying, who was sitting at the top, chatting and laughing with everyone, and said with a half-smile.

"Can't it be that the emperor's grandson Tianzong is a genius, and for us people, he can master the knowledge that is extremely difficult for us just to think about it for a while?"

Xing Yuer:......

Seeing Xing Yuer's reaction, Xu Zheng couldn't help but smile.

"Otherwise, you can go up and ask in person..."

Xing Yuer naturally knew that this senior sister was teasing her, and immediately responded with a smile.

"Senior sister, why don't you ask yourself? I see that you know him so well. You might accidentally become His Highness's confidante. I heard that when he was in Hexi..."

The two sat at the same table, laughing softly, almost biting their ears to talk. But Zhao Ying's ears were very useful. Listening to these two little women gossiping about themselves in low voices, they couldn't help but notice the corners of their mouths. The ground twitched, and he turned his head away, pretending not to hear.

What happened to me, Zhao Ying, who married more than a dozen wives and concubines in one go?

That's all for the imperial court!

This woman has long hair but short knowledge.

at the banquet.

Zhang Liang held up the wine glass and asked seemingly casually while toasting his master.

"Master, when I saw you last time, didn't you say that you were going to take your junior sister to the west to Sichuan? Why did you suddenly think of coming here..."

When the old man Huangshi heard this, he said with a smile.

"I originally planned to go to Shu for a walk, but on the way I heard someone say that there was a king in Zhang County, and I was quite curious, so I made a special trip to have a look..."

As soon as Old Man Huangshi said these words, there was a moment of silence at the banquet.

Everyone subconsciously looked at Zhao Ying, the emperor's eldest grandson, who was sitting at the top.

This issue is really too sensitive!

Especially in front of the emperor's eldest grandson.

But Zhao Ying was not angry when he heard this, but instead smiled, picked up the wine glass in front of him, and raised it towards Huang Shigong.

"When I was in Xianyang, I often heard people mention your name. I knew that you were a scholar of heaven and man. He was not only proficient in the art of war and strategy, but also the art of yin and yang, and the study of fortune telling..."

Having said this, Zhao Ying raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp, and then asked for advice with a curious look on his face.

"I wonder if Sir, when you come here, you have seen Wang Qi..."

As soon as these words came out, everyone suddenly felt a chill in their hearts. They looked nervously and expectantly at Huang Shigong, who was sitting upright with a normal expression.

Huang Shigong smiled and put down the wine glass in his hand, stroking his snow-white lips and said seriously.

"Although Wang Qi is illusory and cannot be understood by ordinary people, it is born according to the laws of heaven and earth. It is the manifestation of people's hearts and minds in heaven and earth. If the people of the world are determined, the king's destiny is in Qin, where can Zhangjun come from? What kind of royal aura..."

Having said this, Huang Shigong couldn't help but shake his head slightly and smiled somewhat self-deprecatingly.

"It's a pity that when I first heard about the emergence of Wang Qi in Zhang County, I was quite curious. I thought that there were some variables that I didn't understand. I didn't hesitate to travel a long distance to find out what happened. But I never thought that it was just a rumor in the market. If it weren't for it, I met His Highness here and accepted such a successor who can inherit my jade art. Wouldn’t this trip be in vain..."

Hearing Huang Shigong's answer, everyone couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment, they didn't know whether they should be regretful or grateful.

At the beginning, when this prophecy first came out, who would believe that they, the rich and powerful families in Zhang County, had no trouble in their hearts?

But now I heard Huang Shigong personally assert that the destiny lies with Qin, and there is no so-called kingly spirit in Zhangjun, but I can't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Regardless of whether what Mr. Huang Shi said was true or false, everyone couldn't help but raise their glasses and respond with a smile.

"Sure enough, just as we expected, I asserted at the beginning that the so-called theory of Prince Zhang's Qi must be a rumor secretly spread by someone with ulterior motives to confuse people's minds. Today, after hearing what you said, I know better..."

"Yes, yes, let me just say that. Da Qin was able to sweep the world and encompass all the seas in just a dozen years. It must have been destiny. With such luck, how could there be any royal aura to spread?" People who spread rumors like this are really cruel..."

"Exactly, exactly. The Great Qin Dynasty first had His Majesty, a hero who had never been seen before in history. His achievements were as great as those of the Three Emperors, and his virtues surpassed those of the Five Emperors. Later, there was a benevolent king like the eldest son and a rare genius like the emperor's eldest grandson. It's exactly When the people's hearts are attached to them and their luck is like a rainbow, those people must have lost their minds and become crazy, which is why they talk such nonsense and create such ridiculous rumors as Zhangjun Wangqi..."

"..."

"People's hearts are complicated, and there will always be those who harbor ambitions and harbor evil intentions, who want to confuse people's hearts and draw chestnuts out of the fire, but they are just clowns and rats hiding in the gutter - don't worry about them, they are a waste of our time. thought……"

Listening to everyone present, in front of him, you said something to each other, so as not to fall behind others, Zhao Ying couldn't help but raise his wine glass with a smile and look around at everyone.

"Gentlemen, you cannot live up to the fine wine and the beautiful woman. Now that Master Zhao is present with the fine wine, wouldn't it be a great pity if you don't raise your glass and drink..."

Hearing what Zhao Ying said, everyone raised their glasses in response.

"What your Highness said is absolutely true, you all will win with victory——"

……

This banquet lasted from noon to evening, and then dispersed one after another.

Zhao Chi originally wanted to keep the old man Huangshi, his apprentice, and Zhao Ying to live in his house, but Zhao Ying politely refused, and then he sent them out in person with a look of regret.

"Your Highness, walk slowly——"

"Sir, walk slowly——"

Zhao Ying climbed on the horse with the help of Wang Laosi, while Huangshi old man, served by Zhang Liang, boarded the carriage specially prepared by Zhao Chi and waved goodbye to Zhao Chi. I don’t know whether it was intentional or unintentional, but almost in the afternoon of that day, Huang Shigong’s statement about the princely spirit of Zhang County spread like wildfire...

In Zhangjun City, in an inconspicuous residence.

"Snapped--"

A tea cup was smashed to pieces.

"Old Huangshi thief, he is really not a son of a man, he is not a famous person! How dare he blatantly help the tyrants to commit evil and act as a harbinger of the tiger--"

Looking at Chu Ping, whose chest was heaving with anger, the old man with gray hair beside him shook his head calmly.

"He has always followed the trend and has no position. What's so surprising about his behavior today? Ever since Zhang Liang betrayed him and turned to the enemy, I knew that this person was probably not one of my kind..."

After hearing the old man's consolation, Chu Ping felt a little calmer and frowned to ask for advice.

"In your opinion, sir, what should I do with the current plan..."

The old man twirled his beard and pondered for a long time before speaking slowly.

"Huang Shigong is famous all over the world. With him endorsing the people of Qin, it will be difficult for us to make any difference in public opinion. As for the current plan, we can only wait and see what happens..."

"Just wait and see what happens?"

Chu Ping asked back with some reluctance.

The old man nodded seriously and repeated.

"Just wait and see what happens."

Seeing that Chu Ping felt a little unwilling, he patiently comforted him.

"The so-called gentleman sees the opportunity and takes advantage of the situation. Now that the First Emperor is old and the crown prince's position is undecided, the eldest son is guarding the border. The young master is holding an army in Kuaiji. The young master is hanging alone with his army overseas, and the emperor's eldest grandson is growing in power..."

Having said this, the old man smiled.

"These are the roots of cholera, please be patient..."

Chu Ping's dark face finally revealed a hint of joy, and he bowed.

"Promise! I won't dare to go against what Mr. Sir said——"

After speaking, he said happily.

"Didn't it mean that the alliance has already deployed a lot of our people in the army under the guise of Mrs. Zheng? How is the situation now? Do you want me to go there in person and add fuel to their fire..."

……

"Master Marquis, those people sent over by Mrs. Zheng have been relatively stable and have not dared to make any big moves. Do you want us to add fuel to their fire..."

Yuyang County.

Kuai Tong was wearing a black robe and a brand new fox fur coat. He stood beside Han Xin with his hands folded and a smile on his face. During this period, he lived a comfortable life and gained a lot of weight. He looked like a harmless rich man. However, if the words he said fell into the mouth of outsiders, they would definitely be frightened and send chills down their spines. .

Han Xin held his sword in his hand and pondered for a long time before slowly shaking his head.

"Don't worry, it's not easy for us to have the opportunity to help His Highness recruit these talents. We must not act rashly and alert the snake..."

Having said this, he suddenly turned to look at Kuai Tong aside.

"That young lady from the Zheng family, after all, is my newly married Mrs. Ru. There is something wrong with keeping her in Xianyang all this time. I'm afraid Mrs. Zheng is not at ease. Why don't you bother Mr. to go back and help?" I will take the person back to Yuyang..."

After hearing this, Kuai Tong and Han Xin looked at each other, then looked at each other and smiled.

"Promise, Tong will live up to the trust of the Marquis and will definitely bring the Marquis' family and followers back to Yuyang safely——"

Han Xin nodded calmly.

"If it's Mrs. Zheng who is asking for an official position on behalf of her family members, or someone from your mother's family, just agree and take them back to Yuyang..."

Kuai Tong smiled.

"good--"

Soon, Kuai Tong packed up his carriages and horses, took a team of elite Qin soldiers and a generous gift for Mrs. Zheng, and rushed to Xianyang.

……

Yanbei County.

Looking at the few disciples who came to seek refuge with Mrs. Zheng's autographed letters, Xiang Yu couldn't help but frown slightly, with a somewhat unhappy look on his face.

This is the third wave of talents that my mother-in-law has sent to me since I got married.

There were already more than a dozen people in front and behind.

Seeing Xiang Yu's reaction, the leading middle-aged man smiled and cupped his hands.

"General, there is no need to be embarrassed. We were originally just guests of Young Master Gao's residence, and we came here on the order of his wife. If the general feels that it is difficult to arrange, we can just go back -"

When the other party said this, Xiang Yu found it difficult to refuse. He subconsciously turned his head and glanced at Zhao Wan sitting next to him. Zhao Wan shook his head indifferently.

"Husband, you don't need to look at me. I don't understand your messy things. If you think these people sent by grandma are of some use, just keep them. If you think it's difficult to arrange, just send them back..."

Xiang Yu pondered for a moment and nodded slightly.

He waved his hands at them.

"So, then you go down to find General Disciple, and do some clerical work under him first. After some time, when you have merit, you can make arrangements for promotion as appropriate..."

The few people who came with the man were not annoyed and bowed as usual.

"Thank you, general. We will do our best to live up to the trust of my wife and the general!"

Xiang Yu nodded slightly and waved his hand obligingly.

"Let's go down..."

……

Zhao Ying, who was far away in Zhang County, did not know the stories behind these. At this time, he was sitting in his study, looking at the progress of his officials in Zhang County in the past few days with a leisurely expression.

Wang Laosi beside him was kneeling there with sweat dripping from his back, not daring to move. (End of chapter)