Because it is winter, it is not suitable for outdoor activities.
Brothers Ying Zheng and Cheng Yu found an empty hall and competed in wrestling.
Although Ying Zheng was two years older than Cheng Xi, he was not as strong as Cheng Xi, and his wrestling skills were not as good as Cheng Xi's, so he gradually fell behind.
After dozens of encounters, Ying Zheng admitted defeat, and the two of them sat on the ground to rest, breathing heavily.
"Cheng Jiao, your strength is getting stronger and stronger," Ying Zheng said.
"You're convinced, it's all master's good teachings." Cheng Xi said.
"Master?" Ying Zheng asked, "That Fan Yuqi?"
"Yes, I have been learning martial arts from my master since I was a child. He taught me all my skills." Cheng Jiao said with some pride.
"I don't like that person very much." Ying Zheng shook his head slightly and said.
"It is inevitable for people who practice martial arts to have some personality." Cheng Jiao knew that Fan Yuqi had a strange temperament, and was not willing to interact too much with other princes and ministers. She spent most of her time with Cheng Jiao.
"This is not what I am referring to." Ying Zheng said, "There is something about him that people cannot see through."
"What is the invisible thing?" Cheng Yu asked doubtfully.
"Forget it, maybe I'm overthinking it." Ying Zheng looked at Cheng Jiao and said, "Cheng Jiao, you are my only brother, tell me, what is your ideal?"
"Brother Wang, I have practiced martial arts since I was a child and have read a lot of military books." Cheng Jiao said, "So I want to be a general, gallop on the battlefield, and open up territory for the Qin Dynasty."
"Good ambition." Ying Zheng was very happy. His biological brother was the closest person to him besides his mother. When he imagined the heroic spirit of an iron horse on the battlefield, he felt like a brother on the battlefield. It really made him feel happy. People are so excited that their blood surges.
"My brother, like General Meng, must attack the city and attack the stronghold without any disadvantages, so that the enemy will be frightened." Cheng Jiao waved her arms and expressed her heroic words.
"Old General Meng Ao is the pillar of the Qin Dynasty. Do you admire him very much?" Ying Zheng asked.
Ying Zheng understood that although Bai Qi's name was much louder than Meng Ao's, it gave people more of a feeling of fear, so fearful that even his own countrymen were afraid of him. Moreover, for young people, Bai Qi is a predecessor after all, and they have heard the stories. It is easier for passionate young people to admire those contemporary heroes, and even aspire to become such figures.
"Of course, my brother has always regarded General Meng as his role model." Cheng Jiao's expression suddenly changed and she said, "It's a pity...".
Before he finished speaking, Cheng Yu sighed.
"What's a pity?" Ying Zheng instinctively felt something was wrong and asked.
"General Meng is ill." Cheng Jiao murmured.
"Old General Meng is ill?" Ying Zheng said in surprise, "Are you serious? Is the illness serious?"
"My brother met Meng Yi yesterday and listened to what he said." Cheng Jiao said, "It is said that General Meng's old illness has relapsed and he has been bedridden for several days. Originally, my brother planned to visit today."
Ying Zheng frowned and said, "I saw Meng Tian a few days ago, but I didn't hear him mention it."
Cheng Yu sighed: "After all, I am over seventy years old and my body is getting weaker and weaker. It is normal for some old diseases to come to me. It is a pity that General Meng will no longer be able to go into battle to kill the enemy. My brother thought I’m afraid it will be difficult to realize my wish to go into battle with General Meng.”
"Let's go to Meng's Mansion now. If we have anything to say on the way," Ying Zheng stood up quickly and left immediately.
"Brother Wang, wait." Cheng Jiao also stood up.
The Ying Zheng brothers changed their clothes, ordered people to prepare some gifts for visiting patients, and brought the best Song imperial doctor in the palace, and hurried to the Meng Mansion in a car.
When they arrived at the Meng Mansion, they ordered someone to send a message and then entered the mansion directly.
The Meng Mansion is not very big, and there are no scenes of guests and friends in other mansions. Most of them are soldiers of the Meng Mansion, and everything seems orderly.
Before he entered the inner palace, he saw a dozen people walking towards him.
"Your Majesty, Meng Wu, was late to pick you up. I hope your Majesty will forgive me."
The leader was Meng Ao's son Meng Wu, followed by Meng Wu's two sons, Meng Tian and Meng Yi, and then the family members.
Everyone bowed down together.
"Please get up quickly." Ying Zheng stepped forward to help Meng Wu up. "I just heard that General Meng was ill, so I came here to visit. Is General Meng okay? Is the illness serious?" Ying Zheng said.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." Meng Wu cupped his hands again and said, "My father's old illness has relapsed and he needs to stay in bed to recuperate, so he cannot come to greet the King."
"If anything, I've brought the imperial doctor here. Quickly take me in to see General Meng." Ying Zheng didn't like to be polite and walked directly in.
"Meng Tian, quickly lead the way for the king." Meng Wu said.
"Your Majesty, please come this way." Meng Tian quickly walked to the front of the aisle, made a gesture of invitation, and led the way.
Meng Ao's house is spacious and bright, with a stove burning, making it very warm and comfortable.
Meng Ao, who was on the bed, saw Ying Zheng entering the room, so he quickly lifted the quilt and was about to get up.
"Old minister... cough cough... see you, Your Majesty." Meng Ao coughed twice and seemed weak when speaking, but he still stood up and saluted.
"Lie down quickly, no need to salute." Ying Zheng quickly stepped forward to support Meng Ao.
"General Meng, are you okay?" Cheng Jiao also stepped forward and asked anxiously.
The king is here, how can Meng Ao continue to lie down.
Meng Wu stepped forward to support Meng Ao and sat up.
I saw Meng Ao looking haggard and very weak. After all, someone who is over seventy years old and has been on the battlefield all year round, living in the open air, how can he not contract some chronic diseases?
"The old minister is suffering from a minor illness. How dare I bother the king to come and visit him in person?" Meng Ao said indifferently.
"Old General Meng, don't speak for now. I have brought the imperial physician from Song Dynasty." Ying Zheng said, "Let the imperial physician diagnose and treat you first. We will talk about it later."
Meng Ao nodded: "I'm sorry to bother you, doctor."
The imperial doctor brought by Ying Zheng was named Song. He had extraordinary medical skills and wrote medical books. Seeing Ying Zheng turning back to look at him, Imperial Physician Song stepped forward quickly.
Ying Zheng stepped aside and said to Meng Wu: "Let's all go out first, and then come in after Dr. Song has made a diagnosis and treatment."
"Follow the king's order." Meng Wu said.
A few maids were left to serve, and everyone went to another room.
Some people had never seen Ying Zheng and looked a little nervous, secretly looking at Ying Zheng from time to time.
"How many days has Old General Meng been ill? Has he gotten better?" Ying Zheng looked at Meng Wu and asked.
"I have been ill for about four or five days," Meng Wu said. "Originally, I just caught the wind and cold occasionally, but unexpectedly it triggered an old illness. After all, my father is old and his body and bones are not as good as before."
"It will get better. Don't worry, General Meng." Ying Zheng said, "Ji people have their own destiny. I am still waiting for General Meng to continue to make contributions."
"With the king's good words, my father will recover soon." Meng Wu looked a little embarrassed, "But after my father recovers from his illness, I'm afraid he won't be able to withstand the fighting on the battlefield."
"Yes, General Meng has fought for the Qin Dynasty all his life, so he should enjoy peace and happiness." Ying Zheng said.
Meng Wu accompanied Ying Zheng and talked about some topics about Meng Ao.
Not long after, Dr. Song diagnosed the condition, prescribed medicine, and returned to everyone.
"How is General Meng's condition?" Ying Zheng asked.
"The old general's old disease is in the lungs, which is caused by wind and cold. But the old general is old and frail, and his Qi is insufficient, so he may not be able to get better for a while." Song Taiyi said, "I have prescribed the medicine. Just take it on time every day. What's the matter? If it is abnormal, Meng Mansion can give orders at any time."
"In terms of medicinal materials, don't use those from the palace." Ying Zheng turned around and said, "Zhao Gao, according to the imperial physician's prescription, select the best medicinal materials from the palace and send them to the Meng Mansion. Take Imperial Physician Song and go immediately manage."
"Follow the king's order." Zhao Gao said with cupped hands, and then quickly returned to the palace with the Song imperial physician.
"Brother Chen, let's go too." Cheng Jiao also followed Zhao Gao.
"Let's go in and take a look." Ying Zheng said.
Everyone followed Ying Zheng into the house and saw that Meng Ao's expression softened a lot, perhaps he had calmed down from the gratitude that Ying Zheng had come to visit.
"General Meng, how do you feel?"
"I'm fine, I'm fine. Your Majesty, King Lao, will pay you a visit in person. I'm ashamed of myself," Meng Ao said.
"If the old general can't be worthy of it, who in the world can be worthy of it." Ying Zheng said firmly, "Old General Meng served under my four generations of kings of the Ying family. He made great achievements in conquering cities and strongholds. He is also the heart of the Qin Dynasty. I will do my best to help General Meng get well as soon as possible."
"I have no repayment for the king's kindness." Meng Ao looked at his son Meng Wu and whispered, "You all should step aside, and I will have a few words with the king."
"Yes, father." Meng Wu and everyone retreated.
"General Meng, what do you have to say?" Ying Zheng also wanted to speak to Meng Ao alone, but asked deliberately.
"I know my illness very well, and I'm afraid I don't have much time left." Meng Ao said with some seriousness, "I have never cared about life and death in my life as a soldier. The only thing I can't worry about is the country of the Qin Dynasty."
"What Old General Meng is worried about is that because we are young and alone, we will be harmed by treacherous ministers with ulterior motives?" Ying Zheng asked.
Meng Ao said nothing and nodded.
"Don't worry, old general, I won't be so careless. Da Qin will always have the surname Ying." Ying Zheng paused and said, "Not only Da Qin's surname is Ying, but I also want everyone in the world to have the surname Ying."
"The king has such courage and ambition. Even if I let go, I will feel relieved." Meng Ao said with a smile, "I'm afraid I won't be able to wait for that day."
"The old general will get well. I am still waiting for the old general to lead the army to fight." Ying Zheng said.
"Your Majesty, I want to say something from the bottom of my heart." Meng Ao said.
"Old General Meng, please speak."
"What really worries me is what happened behind my back." Meng Ao said with worried eyes, "After the old minister leaves, there will be some turmoil in the court. Inside, there are greedy people who covet military power. Outside, there are The six countries took this opportunity to raise their troops and invade."
Ying Zheng nodded lightly. He thought that what Meng Ao was worried about was whether his descendants would be valued and whether his family would be treated well. Unexpectedly, Meng Ao was still making plans for Qin even though he was thinking about his death. Ying Zheng admired Meng Ao even more.
"What does the old general think we should do?" Ying Zheng asked.
"Take control of the military." Meng Ao's answer was simple.
The Meng Family Army is the only army not controlled by Lu Buwei. Meng Ao is in charge of the commander's seal, which is the Meng Family Army Tiger Talisman.
