Heirs of the Seven Swords of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 369 Immortality
  Since it is a new business, Gu Xun naturally needs to ask clearly about the content of the employment. Although this juncture is probably about the crowning of Qinian Palace, the sale must be made clear.

Besides, maybe Ying Zheng would let him do other things.

"What does Your Majesty want Gu to do?"

Ying Zheng gave Gu Xun the expected reply:

"The trip to Yongcheng will be in one month, so I'll bother you sir to make a trip."

"Well, of course it's no problem." Gu Xun naturally agreed, and then asked:
  "What exactly do you need me to do?"

For a big customer like Ying Zheng who is willing to spend money, Gu Xun naturally wants to provide good service and meet any request he can make. Anyway, even if he is dealing with a wheel-turning king, the entire Yong City defenders cannot stop him. a while.

Even now, it wouldn't take half an hour to go to Yongcheng and pull off Lao Ai's head.

"Sir, just be an insurance policy." Ying Zheng replied softly without making any demands.

From these words, it is not difficult to tell that even Ying Zheng, who is no longer in royal power, is the same as Lu Buwei and does not look down on Lao Ai at all.

It's hard for people to look down on people who can do such stupid things.

"Listen to this, Your Majesty seems to have changed his mind... Lao Ai is already 100% certain?" Gu Xun muttered in a tone that sounded like a question or an answer.

Ying Zheng replied calmly, "The bargaining chip in his hand is too obvious."

In matters of military affairs, if you know yourself and the enemy, it is not difficult to win. Ying Zheng does not have enough power that can be freely deployed, but as the king of Qin, there are many forces that are not freely controllable.

"Has your Majesty investigated the situation in Yongdi clearly?" Gu Xun asked after hearing what he said.

Judging from Ying Zheng's confident look, he must have found out everything.

Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng shook his head, "I didn't send anyone to Yongcheng."

"what?"

Do you look down on Lao Ai so much that you don’t even pry out any information?

Gai Nie, who was silent and isolated behind Ying Zheng, explained on his behalf:
  "Lao Ai is expanding his power in Yongdi. Everyone knows it, and there is no need to investigate."

"As for the specific number of men and horses he has in his hands at this time, even without checking, it can be estimated that it is only a few thousand people."

"And the time when he took action can also be determined. It was definitely after the king entered Qinian Palace."

Lao Ai wanted to kill Ying Zheng in only three places, Xianyang, Yongcheng, and Qinian Palace. It was unrealistic to intercept him on the road because his few manpower was not enough to form a strong and perfect blockade. If he escapes under protection, then he will directly hit GG.

Among these three choices, it goes without saying that the first one is suicide if you come to Xianyang, and it is the kind that takes the initiative to deliver goods to your door.

And Yongcheng is not a good choice. If Yingzheng himself is located in the city, it may be difficult for Yongcheng's garrison to be mobilized by Lao Ai to rebel, which will cause him to lose part of his manpower, and will also allow Yingzheng to defend the city, which will increase the probability. Delay until reinforcements arrive.

In comparison, Qinian Palace is undoubtedly the best choice. It is located in the outskirts of Yongcheng, with flat surroundings, no walls to defend, and no dangers to rely on. It is far away from the city, and it is more troublesome to ask for help.

"So, we are pretty sure about Lao Ai's situation." Gu Xun nodded, understanding the reason for Ying Zheng's investigation. It was indeed unnecessary and could easily alert the enemy.

But then he questioned:
  "If a few thousand people dare to rebel, the cost is a bit low, right?"

By the way, he also asked General Ji for comparison, "Ji Wuye can control an army of over 10,000 people, and he also controls the defense of the capital. He doesn't even dare to directly raise troops. What kind of brain does Lao Ai have?"

At the end, Gu Xun asked casually, "Your Majesty is going to Yongcheng to hold a crowning ceremony. How many guards are there with you?" "More than a thousand people." Ying Zheng took the teacup beside him, moistened his throat and replied.

"...Well, it seems that the cost of rebellion does not need to be too much." Gu Xun was silent for a moment, and then replied half-complainingly, "Can't you bring more people?"

"The purpose of going to Qinian Palace is to worship the gods and ancestors. There is no reason to mobilize a large army to protect us."

"Okay then, a thousand is a thousand...it doesn't matter how much it is, it's fine if you don't bring one." Grinning, Gu Xun decisively ignored the question.

With him as escort, there is no need for any guards. It is enough to have thousands of people who are interesting and create a great scene.

Ying Zheng smiled and said nothing more.

Naturally, he had other plans, but there was no need to tell Gu Xun, and he probably didn't care either.

Putting down the tea cup, Ying Zheng stopped talking about the crown ceremony. He had arranged everything that should be arranged, and it was basically foolproof. Coupled with Gu Xun's insurance against accidents, Lao Ai... was dead.

In fact, Ying Zheng actually thought about asking Gu Xun to go to Yongcheng directly to deal with those two scoundrels Lao Ai and... This would protect the face of the royal family as much as possible, which was also a good thing for Ying Zheng himself.

After all, if his mother's reputation was in shambles, he would not benefit.

But this is an excellent opportunity to overthrow Lu Buwei. Not only can he completely eradicate the opponent's power in one fell swoop, but it will also not cause substantial turbulence and can regain his power in the most stable manner.

Ying Zheng didn't want to let go of this opportunity, even if he lost some face.

Well... it's not just a few things, it's a big loss of face, but as long as you have strength, you can earn it back. As long as he is strong enough, no one dares to laugh at him. Ying Zheng still chooses to be pragmatic.

"Sir, what do you think of the Yin-Yang family?" Ying Zheng changed his subject and suddenly asked about the Yin-Yang family.

Gu Xun was stunned for a moment, and then did not answer. He asked hesitantly, "Yin Yang family? Are they looking for you, Your Majesty?"

Ying Zheng pondered for a moment and replied, "Well... In fact, a long time ago, the headmaster of the Yin Yang family, Donghuang Taiyi, approached me to seek cooperation."

"What cooperation?"

"They will fully support me, and after that, I will also need to support them." Ying Zheng did not give a clear answer, but answered vaguely.

"..." Gu Xun was silent for a moment. He didn't really want to get involved in this matter, but... he still felt guilty for not doing some things. He asked tentatively, "Immortality?"

Ying Zheng's eyes flickered, surprise appeared on his face, and he quickly turned away, "It seems that I asked the right person."

"Sir, your understanding of the Yin Yang family is indeed far beyond ordinary people."

"Then do you think Donghuang Taiyi is trustworthy?"

"Tsk..." Gu Xun smacked his lips, hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head slowly and said, "I don't know."

Logically speaking, he couldn't do Donghuang Taiyi, but the world in Qin Dynasty was not a serious martial arts world. Maybe the power represented by Canglong Qisu could make people live longer or extend their lives, just like the blood of the little unicorn. .

"Don't you know..." Ying Zheng muttered to himself with his eyes lowered.

Although he got an uncertain answer, it made Ying Zheng more inclined to believe Donghuang Taiyi.

Gu Xun is the most powerful individual being that Ying Zheng has ever seen. If he cannot completely deny Donghuang Taiyi, it means that it is possible, and if it is possible, it is worth trying.

(End of this chapter)