Zheng Anping came back suddenly, catching his family by surprise. Zheng Anping only said that he had something to do and went to Zhengcheng for business, so he went home to visit. I dare not stay for a long time for fear of missing the envoy of Qin. After only staying for one day, we set off on the road back to Guanyi. When passing through Huayang, he paid a special visit to Bai's Car Shop and Lu Buwei, saying that his old retainer had died and he was helping his spirit return to his hometown. Then he drove back to Guanyi alone. As a result, he arrived almost at the same time as Wuwang. Zheng Anping simply told everyone that Zhang Lu was sent back to his hometown, and he probably didn't have long to live.
In the past two days, a beggar with white beard and hair and a stooped body appeared from time to time in some small towns around Guanyi. After passing Guanyi, go to the north.
Sure enough, the envoy of Qin arrived on the afternoon of the third day, without any entourage, only a safe carriage. And the beggar also flashed past. When the Qin envoy entered the almost ruined Guancheng with a festival talisman, Zheng Anping took the initiative to greet him, and the rest of the people also came out to greet him. The messenger was very young, and the identity written on the talisman was "The Visitor Wang Ji". This is the first official envoy received by Guanyi since its establishment, and he is also an envoy from the Qin State. All the officials did not dare to neglect, and collectively received him at the hotel. Zheng Anping and Cao Bao were better at welcoming guests and sending them off, and chatted with Wang Ji in the hall; Brother Su and Brother Quan were responsible for arranging food and accommodation; the women in the kitchen were all told that they were not allowed to work tonight and would go home after cooking. , each person will receive an extra wage. Xiaosi led the postmen around to strengthen patrols, fearing that something might be lost. At the same time, a postman was sent to rush into the city to quickly report that the Qin envoy was coming.
Zheng Anping first saluted and said: "I am in charge of the west road of Wei. Wei and Qin have good relations. It is a blessing to be able to manage the city. How fortunate it is that Qin envoys are here!"
Wang Ji was not cryptic and said: "I am sending an envoy to Wei to inform you that the Autumn Expedition will stop."
Zheng Anping expressed his confusion and asked: "What is autumn cutting, and how can we stop it?"
Wang Ji said carelessly: "Guan Ling didn't know something. At the beginning of the year, after the war in Huayang,...do you know...the three Jin Dynasties and the Qin Dynasty allied themselves, and they attacked one country every autumn, and this year they will attack the Chu Kingdom. This is called Autumn Expedition. However, Chu has taken the crown prince as a hostage and made an alliance with Qin, so it cannot be attacked. I, Qin, have ordered to report to Wei and Han, so the Autumn Expedition has been suspended, and the army and supplies can be released."
Zheng Anping said: "This is a blessing to the people and a blessing to the country."
Wang Ji said: "How lucky are the people? How lucky is the country?"
Zheng Anping said: "Isn't it fortunate that the people are free from weapons and the country can protect the people?"
Wang Ji said: "You know, everyone in the Qin people wants to fight. If you win the battle, you will be promoted to a higher rank and an official rank. Do you know Lord Wu'an? If you win the fifth rank in the first battle, you will not be promoted. Fight again." If you get the tenth rank and die without any injuries, you will be promoted to an official. If you fight again, your camp will be the first to ascend, and if you get the thousandth rank, you will be a public ride. His party is twenty. In the year of standing, he will be promoted to Zuo Shuchang. If there is no battle, how can he get it? If so!"
Zheng Anping did not dare to argue with the Qin envoy, and said: "Qin used military merit to establish nobility, and Wei used etiquette and righteousness to rule."
Wang Ji said: "Qin also has etiquette and righteousness. As ministers, they are sent to the country by the order of the King of Qin. If they succeed, they will be rewarded with a noble title for their first level of merit."
Zheng Anping said: "Without the worries of life and death, but with meritorious deeds, wouldn't it be a joy?"
Wang Jidao said: "How can I have a mission every year, and the mission belongs to me? They ask for cities and invite pledges, but they often go there without success. It's all in vain!"
Zheng Anping deliberately teased: "If it succeeds, it will be a first-level achievement. Is there anything more?"
Wang Jidao: "Of course! If we get secret military information, we can add it as appropriate; if we find wise men left in the wild, we can add them according to their talents; if they are outside the mission, and we can find their benefits, we can add them according to their benefits." "
Zheng Anping said: "If there are sages left in the wilderness in Wei State, they will be conquered by Lord Xinling."
Wang Jidao: "Otherwise. Lord Xinling is a man of benevolence, and all the heroes in the world will return to him. But how can we embrace them all?"
Everyone didn't take it seriously and just laughed and joked. Until the porridge is cooked and the rice is ready. Zheng Anping also cooked fish and pounded dried meat specially for Wang Ji. After everyone exited, Zheng Anping asked everyone to go home and stayed on duty alone.
At night, Zhang Lu appeared at the edge of the city with his hair tied, a crown and the uniform of a scholar. Zheng Anping, who was patrolling the city, saw him and led him into sneaking into the post house. Then he entered the room to see Wang Ji.
The room was lit with torches, flickering and dancing. Wang Ji heard someone outside the door calling for a management order and hurried out to greet him. He saw Zheng Anping standing outside the door.
Wang Ji invited Zheng Anping into the room and said, "When the governor comes, he will be given a lesson!"
Zheng Anping said: "Do you want to make me more successful?"
Wang Ji's eyes twitched, he stared at Zheng Anping, and said for a long time: "Is there a wise man in Wei who can travel to the west with him?"
Zheng Anping said: "There is Mr. Zhang Lu among the ministers who wants to see you and talk about world affairs. He has a grudge and dare not see you in the daytime."
Wang Ji said: "But the night comes with it!"
Zheng Anping said: "I don't dare to wait for you for a long time. Mr. Zhang Lu is seen outside the door."
Wang Ji said: "In this case, please introduce him and worship him."
Zheng Anping came out, took Zhang Lu into the room, and introduced them to them.
After the two men finished reciting the ceremony, Wang Ji said: "Sir, if you meet me at night, you will definitely be able to teach me."
Zhang Lu said: "The king of Qin's country is in danger, but if he has his ministers, he will be safe."
Wang Jidao: "Why do you say this? The King of Qin has Ranghou, Huayang Lord, Jingyang Lord, Gaoling Lord, and Wu'an Lord, all of whom are talented people in the world, and they assist him. A hundred battles will be victorious, and the country will be as safe as a mountain. Sir, you can't say anything false. Shocking?"
Zhang Lu said: "That's not what it is. When I was living in Shandong, I heard that Qi had Tian Wen, but I didn't hear that it had a king; I heard that Qin had a queen mother, Ranghou, Huayang, Gaoling, and Jingyang, but I didn't hear that there was a king. In the past, Cui Zhu , Nao teeth and pipes, shot the king's stock, pulled the king's tendons, the county was on the temple beam, and died in the past. Li Dui was in charge of Zhao, and imprisoned the master's father in the sand dunes, where he starved to death for a hundred days. Today, I heard that the Queen Mother of Qin and Ranghou were doing things , Gaoling, Huayang, Jingyang assisted it, but there was no King of Qin who died, this is also the case with Nao Chi, Li Dui and the like..."
Wang Ji stopped him and said, "Stop. I dare not hear this. I would like to recommend you to the Qin Dynasty, and I will stay with you to the south of Three Pavilions. Three Pavilions are near the Jianshui River. I would like you to fish there and imitate the story of Jiang Taigong. I wish you to do this." Visit him and return with him."
Zhang Lu said: "Why should I submit to the meeting?"
Wang Ji thought for a moment and said, "Short brown, Mao Pu, and Qiaoji are all good."
Zhang Lu said: "I'd like to thank you! Where can we expect to go?"
Wang Ji said: "I first entered Liang, and then I entered Zheng. From Zheng back to Qin, I went to the south road and came out of three pavilions."
Zhang Lu said: "The visitor knows China's geography well."
Wang Jidao: "I am from this week, and I am sending food to Han. I came to Qin from Han to pay a visit. But I know a few places in Han."
Zhang Lu said: "I am a victim of hatred and dare not burden myself with the visit. Please resign immediately and wait for three pavilions!"
Wang Jidao: "Sir, you also know a lot about geography."
Zhang Ludao: "I may know a thing or two about China's geography."
Wang Ji said: "Sir, you must be valued by the king."
Zhang Lu did not dare to neglect and came out immediately. Zheng Anping was observing from the front. Fortunately, the sky was dark and gloomy, so Guanyi didn't light a torch if there was nothing to do. He went to bed in the dark night and didn't meet anyone. When he came to the bridge, Zheng Anping took out a bag of copper coins from his arms, handed it to Zhang Lu and said, "Sir, I am not allowed to see you off on this trip. I hope that when you go, dragons will enter the sea, tigers will enter the forest, and you will be able to gallop freely."
Zhang Lu said: "I cannot say thank you for your great kindness! Any progress I have made is all given by the Young Master!"
After saying a few hurried words, the two said goodbye.
Zheng Anping returned to Guanyi and did not talk to Wang Ji anymore. Wang Ji put out the torch and went to bed. He lay on the ground, feeling very confused. He didn't know whether what happened today was right or wrong, whether it was a disaster or a blessing. He didn't even know if he would do it again if it happened again. But Zhang Lu's words clearly hit the mark, and he thought what others had never thought of. Based on this alone, he would not be inactive in the Qin State. It would be an unexpected surprise for him to make some small achievements. The only thing he didn't expect was that this might be a trap!
Zheng Anping did not expect that things would go so smoothly. Wang Ji even took the initiative to ask questions and cooperated in everything. He didn't think that this might be arranged!
That night, Zheng Anping rested in Guanyi. Wang Ji had nothing to do all night, and so did Zheng Anping. But they were both preoccupied, and when they said goodbye the next day, both of them had dark circles under their eyes.
Three days later, Wang Ji returned to Guanyi and still lived in Guanyi. Zheng Anping was still responsible for the reception and vigil. The two talked for a long time at night, each reporting what they knew about the affairs of various countries, but they both tacitly avoided Zhang Lu's name. When the King of Wei from Zheng Anping's tribe thought about canceling the attack on Chu, Wang Ji said: "The King of Wei said that Qin is responsible for its prosperity, and Qin is responsible for its end. It is still in Qin!"
Zheng Anping asked reluctantly: "Mr. Xinling may have something to say."
Wang Ji said: "I objected to Wei, but reported to Wei. King Wei asked, but I knew nothing!" Both of them laughed.
Zheng Anping felt uneasy after sending Wang Ji away, but he had no one to talk to. Start looking to the south, then look to the north. Never have peace of mind. Xiao Nu noticed Zheng Anping's uneasiness and carefully asked if something bad was going to happen. Zheng Anping forced a smile and said: "What's going on, but I'm afraid that Han and Qin will come!" They didn't know that Lord Xinling had reached a compromise with King Han. Since the king of Wei had granted Guan Yi to Lord Xinling, he was restored to the throne. The King of Han granted him the title of Lord Xinling. In this way, Han's threat to Guanyi was actually lifted. However, due to the "loss of power and humiliation to the country", only a few people know about this.
During those troubled days, tutoring Gai Nie to practice martial arts became the only happy thing. The martial arts talent displayed by Gai Nie made all the soldiers, including Cao Bao, admire him.
After Zhang Lu returned to Shansan's house, he still resumed his beggar attire, grabbed a handful of dirt and rubbed it on his face, making his freshly washed face extremely dirty again. Starting from the second day, we gradually went south to beg. It wasn't until Wang Ji returned to Guanyi that he changed into short brown clothes, carried a baggage on his back, and walked all the way to Santing.
Sanding is a small city at the junction of Weishi and Zheng. Zhang Lu found a small counter traveler to stay in Santing. I picked up a piece of dead bamboo, took off some silk thread from my clothes, and went fishing every day not far away from the Lishui River without using a fishhook (actually I didn't have one), attracting a bunch of children to watch.
After Wang Ji completed his mission, he immediately left Zhengnan Gate. We drove past Mishui and headed east. When we arrived at Santing, the sun was already setting. Wang Ji and Zhang Lu imitated the plot of Zhou Gong meeting Ziya and performed it, making it look like Wang Ji had found the great virtuous man. Then the two spent the night together on the reverse journey to Santing, and continued southward the next day.
