On the way back to Xianyang from Wu Sui, Ying Zheng was in no hurry.
At least there will be no more assassinations on this way home.
The five thousand Pingyang heavy armor army is not just a showpiece, not to mention the four master-level battles of Liujiannu, Zhanri, Xuanjian, and Jing salamander gathered around Yingzheng, as well as more than ten first-class masters, who were fighting in Qin Dynasty. On the land of the country, no one has been able to gather the strength to assassinate Ying Zheng under such circumstances.
And the story of Ying Zheng's mighty return to Xianyang with an army of five thousand people also spread to the ears of many people at the first time.
For a time, the wind direction of Qin State also changed slightly.
The top dignitaries of the Qin Kingdom suddenly realized that the King of Qin, who still had a somewhat immature face and had to rely on Lu Buwei to govern the Qin Kingdom, seemed to be no longer the young man who had just sat on the throne and had no power.
Today, he indeed has the aura of King Qin.
Although it was only the 5,000 Pingyang Heavy Armor Army, behind the 5,000 Pingyang Heavy Armor Army was the military giant Wang Yan.
Nowadays, most of Qin's military power is concentrated in the hands of four people.
As the commander-in-chief of the Qin State with military and political power, Lu Buwei nominally holds all the military power of the Qin State and has a certain influence in the army; the three military giants Wang Jue and Meng who were also entrusted with the government by King Zhuangxiang of Qin Ying Zichu Ao and Hegong.
Among them, Wang Jue has the greatest military power. All the border military power bordering Zhao, Wei, Han, Wei, and Wei are in his hands. The 30,000 Pingyang Heavy Armor Army is just the most elite direct line ace unit. Although his border troops are scattered in various cities, Yap, but the total sum is not even less than 400,000.
Next is Meng Ao. Although he cannot compare with Wang Jie in terms of military power, in terms of importance, he is no less than Wang Jie.
Meng Ao controlled the Lantian Camp and was stationed in the hinterland of the Qin State. The number of soldiers under his command was more than 200,000 all year round. It was the most elite army in the Qin State, all of them wearing armor and experienced hundreds of battles.
When the kings of Qin in the past dynasties encountered the alliance of various countries or prepared to go south or east, they would summon their generals to Lantian Camp to discuss the matter of sending troops.
Although Duke Heng had the least military power, he controlled the Lishan camp and had an army of 50,000 men. He was responsible for defending Xianyang. In terms of importance, he was definitely the most important army.
And when Ying Zheng received Wang Ye's support, it meant he had the loyalty of 400,000 border troops.
To be honest, the loyalty of Wang Yan and the 400,000 border troops actually caused a big disturbance in Xianyang, but it was not too big. After all, the border troops cannot be moved lightly, and it is on the eve of the unification of the five countries. What can be given to Ying Zheng is the effectiveness of the family behind Wang Yan and the building of momentum for Ying Zheng.
What shocked Xianyang the most was Meng Tian appearing next to Ying Zheng.
As the youngest Qianchang and official in the Qin Dynasty and the eldest grandson of the Meng family, Meng Tian had already received countless attention.
And when he appeared next to Ying Zheng and showed his loyalty, the dignitaries in Xianyang had to start thinking about the meaning behind it.
The greatest possibility is that Meng Ao also decided to be loyal to Ying Zheng.
No one dares to underestimate the power of the two hundred thousand standing army in the hinterland of Qin.
Duke Heng, who was not loyal to Ying Zheng, also remained neutral. He neither expressed his opposition to Lu Buwei's rule nor supported Ying Zheng. He stayed at the Lishan camp like a needle that fixed the sea. However, if someone tries to harm Ying Zheng, as the commander of Lishan Camp, he will never stand idly by.
In addition to the direction of these military giants, there is also the effectiveness of Zhang Ji.
Maybe Zhang Ji himself doesn't feel anything, but he is indeed considered a famous person in the world now.
Originally a descendant of Zhang Yi, he also learned the Mohist scriptures and was a disciple of Lu Goujian, the great master of the Mohist family. Now he is the junior disciple of the Six-fingered Black Man, the great master of the Mohist family, and has become the leader of the Mohist family.
Of course, the most important thing is that he invented papermaking and printing. These technologies brought changes to the world. Just because he could afford to read, Zhang Ji's prestige and status in the hearts of those poor scholars were already very high. , not to mention the most real profit.
Moreover, Zhang Ji's effectiveness can also influence the attitudes of some Mohists to a certain extent.
Therefore, the news of Ying Zheng's return was like a huge stone being thrown into the river, causing thousands of waves.
Ying Zheng's return is like a real-life version of the Return of the King.
Although everyone in the Qin State was waiting to see Lu Buwei's reaction to Ying Zheng's actions, Lu Buwei just continued to process official documents silently, preparing for the upcoming five-nation alliance, and did not seem to be worried at all.
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Suburbs of Xianyang City
When the five thousand Pingyang heavy armor troops marched ten miles away from Xianyang City, figures appeared in front of this army.
The leader was a middle-aged man with half-white beard and hair. He was thin, his face was slightly haggard, and he had some dark circles under his eyes. He had obviously not rested well. He stood there silently with his eyes closed to rest. But when the sound of horse hooves gradually approached, he opened his eyes. Those sharp eagle-like eyes made people scared. Where was the tired and haggard look just now?
And he is the real person in power of Qin State now, the Prime Minister of Great Qin, Lu Buwei.
Lu Buwei adjusted his black court uniform. The majesty and magnanimity accumulated during his years in charge of the Qin State made people dare not underestimate this prime minister who was born as a businessman.
He looked at the figure that was gradually approaching. Although that figure was a little slender, it contained the expectations of him and Ying Zichu.
"I finally returned safely."
Lu Buwei stroked his beard gently and sighed in a low voice that could not be heard by others.
Ying Zheng likes to go out of the palace so much. He hopes that the danger he encounters this time will make Ying Zheng alert enough and realize the risks of going out as the king of a country.
Recovering military giants like Wang Yan and Meng Ao was not in his plan, but... he still felt a little emotional.
The day will come when the young eagle can spread its wings and fly on its own, and the day will come when the child will grow up.
Watching the white-clothed figure approaching slowly, its still somewhat immature face reminded him of his own age.
He is almost fifty years old and has been in Qin for almost twenty years. He is no longer the young man who can discuss with Ying Zichu for three days and three nights how to break the alliance of the countries.
"My lord, Lu Buwei, pay your respects to the king!"
Lu Buwei watched as the king in white riding a white horse walked up to him and bowed down.
"My lord, Meng Ao, pays homage to the king!"
"Your Majesty, Duke Heng, pay homage to the King!"
"My lord..., pay homage to the king!"
And as Lu Buwei, who was the prime minister, bowed down, all the other civil and military officials of the Qin State bowed down to the king of Qin.
The hunting autumn wind blew in, blowing the white cloak behind Ying Zheng.
An invisible majesty and momentum spread to the surroundings, and many ministers were forced to lower their heads lower by Ying Zheng's gaze and momentum.
The corners of Ying Zheng's mouth were slightly raised, but he did not show any expression that could be called joy.
If he were a few years ago, he might have been extremely excited when he saw the ministers looking like this, but at this moment, he is no longer the childish child he used to be when he first took the throne.
And all of this... is thanks to his father-in-law.
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