System: I let you have children, not fight for hegemony

Chapter 31 Choice
After the small silk cloth was coated with a special potion, characters as tiny as ants were revealed.

"Is there any news about General Lian Po?" Since Lian Po set off, Zhao Zheng has been accompanying many fish in the study every day.

Many fish shook their heads, and their dark eyes seemed to be filled with storms: "The Qin army has arrived at Shangdang."

"Where are they hoarding their troops?"

"They went down the Black Ridge River and reached Duanshi."

Duanshi is located at the intersection of Qinshui and Heilingshui, and its strategic location is extremely important.

Zhao Zheng observed Duan's position on the sand table: "As expected of a famous general of Qin, this location was well chosen."

Many fish held thin wooden sticks and drew a circle around Duanshi: "The Qin army built a defense line along Qinshui with Duanshi as the center. The defense line extended from the Magou area at the northernmost end to the south to Huò ) Ze, the defense line is hundreds of miles long."

"What a terrifying intelligence capability...Has General Lian's defense line been established?"

"No news has come yet."

Zhao Zheng: "Will you tell General Lian this military information?"

The eyes of many fish were focused on a certain position on the sand table, and a tragic scene of soldiers from the two armies fighting seemed to appear in front of them.

The torch made a small explosion, and a small moth flew into the room from outside the door, danced around the fire, then plunged into the fire and burned to ashes.

Many fish put the silk cloth on top of the torch, and the flames quickly followed the silk cloth, followed by streams of black smoke, and the smell of burning filled the whole room.

"No. A great victory for the Qin army would be most beneficial to us."

The Qin army was building military defenses intensively. In Handan City, the people were sweeping the dust and gathering for a banquet to worship their ancestors.

This year, due to the Shangdang incident, a Nuo dance was held to drive away ghosts and evil spirits.

"Is your eldest son going on an expedition with the general?"

"I went on an expedition. Before I left, I gave him the best iron tools at home. I just hope to return safely."

Neighbors have been together for decades, and his eldest son grew up watching the neighbors.

"Qin people, there is nothing to be afraid of. Maybe this time I can earn back the dowry gift for marrying a rich lady."

"I don't dare to ask for anything, but General Lian is stable, so I don't think there will be any serious problems."

"Indeed, there are countless big and small battles between Qin and Zhao. Is it possible that because of a small party, the Qin Dynasty conquered the country?"

"What you said is absolutely true. Fighting a national war will delay spring plowing."

Everyone in Zhao seemed to think that this was just an ordinary, common little war.

It is even possible that the two armies will be facing each other until spring, and then they will withdraw their troops and return home to prepare for farming.

Qin State, in particular, implemented a policy of farming and war and attached great importance to farming.

Hu Feizi walked leisurely through the streets carrying two fat legs of lamb.

"Today, let's have a good meal." Hu Feizi handed the leg of lamb to the servant and told him to cook it.

The black dolphin brought back more things, including rice wine, silk cloth, dried fish, venison, dried vegetables...

Hu Feizi exclaimed: "Is this a gift from Juzi's spy?"

Black Dolphin placed the things in the kitchen and took out a jar of rice wine: "I'm not a spy, I'm a retainer."

"This disciple can run far enough."

Black Dolphin ignored Hu Feizi's strange annoyance.

The work of Hu Feizi and Mao Ying essentially overlapped, especially in connecting with the pro-Qin faction.

Mao Ying used Lou Sheng's network resources to successfully open up the relationship between Lou Chang and Zhao Bao.

Since the failure of the last mission, Hu Feizi's biggest gain so far is to establish a relationship with Lou Huan.

Lou Huan is Qin's biggest intelligence chief in Zhao. This old man sells Zhao's intelligence with great pleasure.

In order to avoid attracting attention, Heidu rarely went upstairs to find Mao Ying.This time I went to find Mao Ying in the name of giving a New Year gift, just because I was entrusted by others.

Because Mao Xue gave birth to a son in October, Xun Shuang, who was far away in the fiefdom, received the letter and begged many fish to send his congratulatory gift to Handan through Mohist channels.

The gift was quite elegant. It was a bamboo slip handwritten by Xun Shuang, which contained the content of Mao Xue’s unfinished course.

"There is still a lack of stable people around Juzi." Hu Feizi took a sip.

Black Dolphin: "Like you?"

Hu Feizi laughed: "That's right! I'm really looking forward to the day when I meet Juzi."

"Then you have to complete the mission of the queen well. Otherwise, how will you see the queen in person?" Heidou is not worried at all about his position being replaced.

"When will you return?"

Black Dolphin drank two glasses of wine in a row. After drinking the rice wine, all the coldness in his body was dispelled: "After visiting Lin Weng, we will set off."

"Bon Voyage."

"I'll wait for you at the fief."

After being away for a long time, Heidu returned home as fast as an arrow. He handed over his greeting card early and waited at the door of Lin Mansion.

Not long after, Kurobuta was welcomed in by a servant.

The gifts brought by Kurobuta were placed one by one in the main courtyard.

"Greetings to Mr. Lin, the lady ordered me to deliver the New Year's gift."

"This is the lamb raised in Nujun's farm."

The characteristic of a lamb is that it is a flock and not a party, only the leader is looking forward to it.Lin Xiangru was feared by King Zhao, so giving him a lamb symbolized his character.

"One load of dried meat and several packages of preserved fruits, all made by the queen herself."

Lin Xiangru had mixed feelings in his heart. Duoyu had not loved Nvhong since he was a child, and he had never been in the kitchen. When had he ever cooked a meal with his own hands?
"Duoyu, she... often cooks?"

Black Dolphin lowered his head in embarrassment: "I have never cooked before, this is the result of my first time."

Lin Xiangru was angry and funny. No one has ever tasted this great honor?Forget it, at worst, keep these as family heirlooms.

Seeing that Lin Xiangru did not ask further questions, Heidou hurriedly opened an exquisite wooden box, which contained a jade-tube writing brush, which was rich and elegant.

Lin Xiangru frowned. A few months ago, a new type of writing brush was released in Handan City, which was very popular among scholars.It is said that it flows like running water when used, and is light and easy to use.

Pingyang Lord Zhao Bao presented several brushes to the king, some of which were covered with gold or inlaid with jade, which greatly pleased King Zhao.

Everyone knows that the Liulic Pavilion that sells writing brushes is the property of Pingyang Lord Zhao Bao.

Are many fish related to Zhao Bao?
Black Dolphin had no idea that a small brush made Lin Xiangru suspicious.

After Heidu gave the gift, he wanted to say goodbye, but was stopped by Lin Xiangru.

"Black Dolphin, please wait a moment, I have something to give to Duoyu."

Lin Xiangru took out a stack of bamboo slips from the study: "This "Book of Songs" contains my annotations and my summary of many years of experience. Please help me pass it on to Duoyu."

During the Spring and Autumn Period, various countries were deeply influenced by etiquette and music. Their diplomatic rhetoric was refined, the language was beautiful and moving, and they were polite and euphemistic. They often quoted verses from the Book of Songs.

However, during the Warring States Period, rituals and music collapsed, and politicians were more straightforward, putting interests first, and were good at using metaphors.

As a famous contemporary diplomat, Lin Xiangru is good at the above two diplomatic styles.

This annotation contains Lin Xiangru's lifelong efforts, which shows the deep friendship.

Heidu tied the bamboo slip tightly, wrapped it several times inside and outside, and carried it behind his back: "Don't worry, Mr. Lin, I will save it with my life until it can be handed over to the queen smoothly!"

Lin Xiangru stood at the door and watched the black pig lead the horse away.It has been so many years. I wonder when we will hear from my son again?

Will we ever see each other again in this life?

(End of this chapter)