Careerist in Qin Dynasty

Chapter 163 Yan Dan’s death
"Brother Xiao He said that Chen Sheng and the assassin were helping Lu. I don't know how to explain it?"

Lu Wei asked half-truthfully.

The popularity in front of him is stable, his internal energy is of the highest quality, and the sword on his back is something extraordinary.In a world dominated by swords, this is a big plus.

Combined with his Taoist identity, he is undoubtedly the 'First Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty' in history.

Chen Sheng came to the hall master to block the road and compete with swords. It was in line with Lu Wei's farm strategy to a certain extent, so it was understandable that he wanted to help.

But this understanding was made by Lu Wei based on his complete understanding of the situation in the farmhouse.

As for Xiao He, even if he knew about the Kui Kui Tang scandal, he could use the evidence as a basis for making judgments: at most, it would be limited to the dispute between the farmer's surname and his foreign surname.

And the assassin just now was even more confused. He couldn't help him by just giving Hall Master Lu a famous sword~

Jokes aside, based on rational judgment, the most likely issue with the assassin is probably only related to the identity of this person.

It's a pity that Lu Wei really doesn't recognize this assassin's face. It depends on what Xiao He will say next.

"That's right." Xiao He calmly faced the sharp and scrutinizing eyes in front of him: "Chen Sheng is a person who is a mortal enemy of Kuikui Hall Tian Mi and Lieshan Hall Tian Meng. To Hall Master Lu, he is a friend rather than an enemy."

The fair answer was indeed from the perspective of attacking the Tian family.

"As for the assassin, does Hall Master Lu know his identity?"

Well, I guessed it all.
Just the few words Xiao He said now did not bring much surprise, and Lu Wei couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

But considering that his strength is not in strategy, Lu Wei is willing to continue to give him face:
"Brother Xiao He, please teach me."

"This person's original surname is unknown."

"But now his surname is Xu, and he is an old friend of Hall Master Lu's Xu family in Jicheng."

Hearing this, the hall master suddenly realized what was going to happen, and he roughly understood what was going to happen next, but he still listened to the speech with a calm expression.

Xiao He did not stop explaining: "Four years ago, after this person escaped from Jicheng for some reason, he went to the land of Wuyue, intending to find an ancient sword recorded in the Xu family's ancient books."

"In the past few years, he has cooperated with others to excavate more than fifty ancient tombs, and finally found them."

"This person knows that his strength is low, so he wanted to join a farmer's family before making long-term plans."

Xu Qiu's disciple, whose family was exterminated by himself, seeks revenge. This is not a novel story in this world where knight-errants are popular.

But if according to what Xiao He said, if this person has the patience to climb up the farm step by step with a hollow sword in hand, he may really cause some trouble in the future.
Now he was tricked by Xiao He into losing his mind and directly assassinating himself. This was indeed a help.

Xiao He shut up at this point. There were many omissions in his words out of respect for Hall Master Lu's consideration. Hall Master Lu could make up for it on his own.

Thinking carefully during the listening process, the real essence of the above words is not the two events themselves that are helpful to the hall master, but the meaning of these events that can be revealed frankly by Xiao He:
Infighting among farmers can be noticed by anyone who cares about it, but it is not difficult to understand. After all, the dispute between Tian surname and foreign surname has always been a chronic problem.

But how did Xiao He discover the enmity between the hall master and the Xu family, as well as the Xu family's identity, experience, and intentions?
These things were so subtle that Lu Wei, the person involved, never paid attention to them.

What methods did Xiao He use to make a dead soldier who had endured it for four years lose his sanity?
"Brother Xiao He has been to Jicheng?"

Judging from the insights of the Xu family's retainers, the Daliang City CCP Gongtang branch, and Xiao He, it seems that this Mr. Xiao has been paying attention to him a long time ago?

Lu Wei couldn't help but think back to the Moon God.

He suddenly asked about Jicheng, and of course his purpose was not limited to just one Jicheng.

Xiao He obviously understood what Hall Master Lu meant.

I saw him clasping his fists: "Today is the first time that I meet Hall Master Lu. I just want to make friends with Hall Master Lu Wei, who is famous among farmers."

The meaning of 'first meeting' means that he has never followed Lu Wei's actions.The words behind the intention to make friends are the reason why the two of them are sitting together now.

Xiao He may not answer this question, but since he has answered it, it is probably true.

Personal tracking is not the way for Xiao He to learn such subtle information. Moreover, although his future prime minister has good domestic skills, he is still far from being able to track him silently.

He chose to keep the specific method of obtaining that information hidden. This is a secret worth exploring.

"Brother Xiao He helped me twice, and this friend Lu is willing to hand over." Lu Wei secretly calculated in his heart, with a calm expression on his face: "Brother Xiao He might as well come with me to visit Daze Mountain, and Lu is at the farmhouse How about we set up a banquet to entertain Brother Xiao He?"

"Hall Master Lu is too polite." Xiao He slowly shook his head and refused: "The Taoist sect's teachings are based on the purpose of joining the world, which means walking the righteous path and obeying the people's will."

"I just graduated from the sect this year. I am eager to deeply understand the principles of the world. It is not suitable to live in one place for a long time."

"It is fate that I can meet Hall Master Lu in Chu. I believe there will be more opportunities to see each other again in the future."

The two only chatted for a few words and then separated with riddles.

"My logistics captain is not willing to return to the team yet, but he is not in a hurry."

As he continued to ride towards Shouchun City, Lu Wei thought thoughtfully: "Judging from Xiao He's words, even if there is no organization behind him, there is at least another friend with whom he has close communication."

"That person is the one who had the conversation with Chen Sheng in Wei State!"

While the hall master was thinking, Xiao He was writing a letter:

"Junior Brother Chen Ping, I have sent you a letter, and I apologize for it."

"As junior brother wishes, senior brother has interviewed the farmer Lu Wei today."

"Whether this person's nature and what he does are consistent with my junior brother's judgment still requires further in-depth observation."

Returning to Xiang Bo's house, he was warmly received by Xiang Bo again.

Lu Wei's trip to Sichuan, which he sacrificed in exchange for, went much more smoothly than he planned.

Not only did they successfully arrange for the two doctors' daughters to be rescued later, but they also had their first meeting with the unexpected Xiao He.

Both of them are determined to get close to each other, and the opportunity to win over this Renzong disciple in the future can be regarded as a foreshadowing today.

Now he returned to Shouchun, mainly for three reasons: First, Shouchun City is a big city, and Lu Wei stays here to communicate with Daliang and Daze Mountain, which makes it easier for him to deal with Lu Qing, A Ye and others who may Undecidable matters.

You can also quickly learn about changes in the general trend of the world based on letters.

Second, continue to make friends with the Xiang family and hook up with the generals in Xiang's army.

For example, Ji Bu and his ilk.Make good connections first to facilitate future operations.

Maybe you can also wait for an opportunity to discover more Changpingjun's layout, which can provide convenience for you to accept Changpingjun's inheritance in the future.

Third, read a few Taoist classics quietly and learn "Great Hiding in the City" as soon as possible.

Occasionally when I go to Yunmeng Market at night, I might still be able to pick up some things from the inexhaustible supply of Chu Nan Gong.

The short old man owed Lu Wei a lesson that he had never made up for.

I didn’t mention it much last time because I was too focused on hiding it in the market. This time I can give it a try.
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Zhao Di, on the Qin Yan battlefield north of Handan City.

Jing obscures the sun and the enemy is like a cloud, and the arrows are falling, and the scholars are vying for the first place.

Several rounds of fierce attacks by the black-armored Qin soldiers only lasted until the next day. The Yan army resisted symbolically for a while, but after being unable to maintain their defense line, they began to collapse.
Even though several Mohist commanders desperately tried to maintain order in the army, they were only in vain.

The behavior of many Yan State captains directly leading the army to Qin and surrendering completely caused the Yan State's military situation to be completely chaotic. Those captains were all dignitaries who supported the Yan State in Liaodong. After they learned that the Yan State in the rear was divided, they had been preparing for it for a long time. He sought a way out by himself and secretly communicated with the Qin army.

Ju Wu's judgment that Jicheng Yan State has completely mastered Zhao's frontline army has become a joke.

Under the long-planned internal and external collusion, this failure was doomed long ago!
On the side of Yan State, those still fighting are Gao Jianli and Robber Zhi of Ye Luzi, plus a large hammer with limited capabilities.

On the Qin side, the charging generals who commanded the division of the Yan army were Wang Ben, Meng Tian, ​​and Li Xin.

There is a huge difference in level between ordinary soldiers and high-end generals, so a massacre to harvest military merit begins!

From the confrontation to the north of Dancheng in Handan, they were defeated all the way to Yishui. The Qin army's vanguard cavalry even boldly pursued them to Jicheng.
From becoming the coveted King of Yan to the Qin troops coming to the city, Yan Dan realized at this time that he seemed to have been struggling in vain against the hated Qin.

"Your Majesty, retreat!"

In the deathly silent palace hall, only Ju Wu and a few Mohist leaders who had no time to clean and replace the blood stains on their bodies were still there.

Ju Wu's image has always been that of a strong, upright and capable minister.But now, he is hunched over, old and half exposed, looking like he is about to decline, just like the country at his feet:
"As a Mohist giant, you can also take the Suzaku Mechanism to enter the Mechanism City to temporarily avoid the danger."

"There are not many Qin soldiers outside the city now!"

Ju Wu was the only person present who was not a disciple of the Mohist family. Faced with his proposal, several Mohist leaders all looked at Yan Dan, who was sitting upright on the throne.

Yan Dan's lips were chapped and he had not eaten or drank for a whole day and night.

"No, Ying Zheng only wants my head now."

Yan Dan clenched her fists with her hands hidden under her long sleeves, glanced at the leaders of the Mo family, and shook her head: "If I hide in the city alive, the Qin soldiers will destroy the last piece of paradise at all costs."

"Master Ban, please work harder these days. Fly the Suzaku disciples who have retreated to Jicheng back to Guancheng a few more times."

"You are the leader of the Mohist family. You will stay in the city for the next few days to maintain order among the Mohist disciples."

Turning his attention to Gao Jianli, Daozhi and others, Yan Dan spoke at the same speed as usual:

"After the last group of ordinary disciples have evacuated, you can take the last Suzaku bus and leave."

"Big man!" Gao Jianli was holding the Shui Han Sword he had just obtained. He couldn't help but stepped forward and was about to say something, but was pulled back by Kuang Xiu.

Yan Dan is right.

If he, the mastermind behind the plan to assassinate Qin, does not die, the King of Qin will definitely not let go of Guancheng.No matter how strong the government city is, it cannot withstand the full strength of a country if it does not fight to the death.

What's more, this country is still the most powerful Qin State in the world.

Only if Yan Dan takes the initiative to sacrifice himself can Guancheng get some breathing space.

"That's it!"

Yan Wang Danzhuang Su stood up, his eyes prevented the teacher Ju Wu from speaking, and then he raised his dark eyebrows:

"As for the next Mohist giant, I already have a candidate in mind."

When several Mohist leaders were confused, Yan Dan said in a tone that could not be refused: "After the war is over, he will hold this Mo Mei and go to the city of Guan!"

"This" Master Ban frowned, but neither Gao Jianli nor Daozhi stood up. He gritted his teeth and said alone: ​​"Giant, this risk is too great."

Mo Mei is a token of the Mo clan giant. If Yan Dan is determined to die, he should hand over this token to several of their commanders and take it back to the government city before dying!

Even if he already has a successor in mind, he can still name this person and follow him back to the city.

How can such a big thing be covered up?

"Master Ben, I know you are worried, but there are reasons why I arranged this matter the way I did."

Yan Dan's deep voice contained a rare hint of reprimand: "If you still have any objections, let's hold a vote on 'Tianzhi' now!"

The so-called 'Tianzhi' is the same as the farmer's 'Yandi Jue', which is actually a vote by several high-level officials.

Now in the palace, in addition to the giant Yan Dan, there are several Mohist leaders including Gao Jianli, Kuang Xiu, Tao Zhi, Master Ban and the newly promoted Big Iron Hammer.

When Yan Dan first proposed that he was ready to sacrifice, the only person who opposed his death was Master Ban.
The will of Heaven does not need to be carried out, and the results are clear at a glance.

Master Ban opened and closed his trap hand twice, then finally closed his mouth and returned to the team.

This matter is settled.

(End of this chapter)