The city of Xianyang was very lively. Some people were scolding Li Shui, some were buying with coupons, and some were spreading various gossips about putting down the rebels.
In all this excitement, Xiang Chao felt very lonely.
It's been a while since I came to Xianyang City, and Xiang Chao felt that he hadn't made any friends. It turns out that the two powerful brothers Xiong Da and Xiong Er in Chu Di looked like zombies. It is said that after being punished by Li Shui once, they became without fighting spirit.
As for Jing Fu, whom he knew before, he was acting strangely. Although Jing Fu was in the same boat as him, Xiang Chao always felt that this person had an obvious purpose. Sometimes when chatting with him, he would intentionally or unintentionally inquire about something.
Besides that, there is Ji Ming in the palace. Xiang Chao doesn't have a bad impression of Ji Ming, but he has heard some rumors recently that Ji Ming is a lone star of evil, and whoever gets close to him will be in bad luck.
Although Xiang Chao thought this was nonsense, the more he heard it, the more he felt guilty.
However, the recent battle report came out, Xiang Liang was defeated again and again, and finally suffered a complete defeat. As for Xiang Liang's life or death, the battle report did not say anything. But Xiang Chao felt that Xiang Liang was probably dead.
This brother of mine is so arrogant that he will never be captured by anyone. He has probably killed himself on the battlefield.
Xiang Chao felt a little guilty, vaguely wondering if it was because he had befriended Ji Ming that he killed Xiang Liang.
Now Xiang Chao is a little confused and doesn't know where to go.
He was a little unwilling to be a minister of Da Qin. But if you want to rebel against Qin, you don't have the ability. Finally, Xiang Yu naturally thought of Xiang Yu.
Xiang Yu is Xiang Chao's only proud work in his life. Although Xiang Liang is dead, if Xiang Yu is in charge of the overall situation, the rebellion against Qin may not be unsuccessful.
Thinking of this, Xiang Chao decided to meet Xiang Yu. The father and son had a good chat, which should give them some reassurance.
Tens of days ago, Xiang Yu passed various examinations and entered Shangjun Courtyard. Xiang Chao was happy for a long time at that time, feeling that his son was really outstanding and stood out from thousands of troops.
However, after Xiang Yu entered Shangjun Courtyard, there was no news from him again. Xiang Chao was worried about ruining Xiang Yu's important affairs, so he never dared to contact him.
But there are so many big things happening now, it should be time to meet.
So Xiang Chao had a full meal, eating all the delicacies he wanted to eat most in his life, and then ventured to Shangjun's Villa.
When Niu Calf, who was guarding the gate, saw Xiang Chao coming, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Xiang Chao is a well-known powerful man in Xianyang City who spends money like water. More importantly, Niu Diao knew that Xiang Chao had a problem. Exiled Immortal will not blame him for cheating him out of his money, and may even praise him.
So Niu Calf smiled and said to Xiang Chao, "Oh, isn't this Mr. Jing Gai? Your face is red and your complexion is good. It can be seen that you are a blessed person."
Xiang Chao was stunned for a moment, and then realized that he had been using Jing Gai's fake name.
He coughed dryly and said with a wry smile, "How lucky can I be."
Niu Calf shook his head repeatedly, "My lord, what you said is wrong. It is your first blessing to be born into a wealthy family. Your lord is tall and handsome, this is another one. Your lord is resourceful and elegant, this is the third blessing." .grown ups……"
Niu Calf talked nonsense and praised Xiang Chao for a full quarter of an hour.
Xiang Chao was a little skeptical at first, but Niu Dao said it very sincerely, and gradually Xiang Chao believed it, so he was smiling and overjoyed.
He suddenly felt that this poor gatekeeper was his confidant. It's a pity that this person is too poor and humble. If he was born into a wealthy family, he might as well make some friends.
When Xiang Chao was sighing with emotion, he heard Niu Calf laugh dryly and said, "Sir, are you going to enter Shangjun's Courtyard?"
Xiang Chao said, "Yes."
Niu Calf took out a bamboo raft and said, "Two hundred thousand dollars."
Xiang Chao said "Oh" and started to take out the money, but halfway through he suddenly stopped and said, "I heard, it seems to be one hundred thousand dollars."
Niu Calf immediately replied, "One hundred thousand dollars is just the ticket price. Your two hundred thousand dollars includes a lot of things. At least you don't have to pay for using the toilet after you go in. Look here, your ticket is red, and it's the same as the entrance fee." Those teal tickets are completely different.”
Xiang Chao is a little speechless. Even if I go to the toilet, it won't cost 100,000 yuan, right?
As a result, Niu calf went on to list various benefits, such as being able to visit the stone mill, the paper mill, and listening to the academy for free for an hour.
In short, this ticket is like a pass. After entering, many charged items are free.
Xiang Chao nodded and agreed without careful calculation.
After entering the door, Xiang Chao stopped a child, "Excuse me, where to go when visiting the farmland of Shangjun Courtyard?"
The kid held out his hand and "asked for directions for five hundred dollars."
Xiang Chao took out his pass.
When the child saw that the ticket was red, he knew that he would not be able to earn any money for directions. He immediately grimaced and pointed in a certain direction.
Xiang Chao put the ticket away aggrievedly and walked around Shangjun Courtyard in the direction pointed by the child.
Soon, Xiang Chao saw a large area of farmland where some people were working.
Xiang Chao knew that Xiang Yu was a hired servant and was probably plowing the fields, but the place was far away from the farmers and Xiang Chao couldn't see it.
When he was about to take a closer look, a craftsman stopped him and said with a smile, "If you want to go in, you need to buy a ticket."
Xiang Chao took out his ticket.
Takuto glanced at it and said calmly, "The pass does not include this place."
Xiang Chao sighed and started to take money again.
After paying 10,000 yuan, the craftsman gave Xiang Chao a hoe and wished him a happy farm life.
Xiang Chao cursed in his heart, if it wasn't for meeting my Yu'er, would I have come to such a black shop? Still happy? Will I be happy spending more than 200,000 yuan to buy a hoe?
Xiang Chao walked around the farmland with his hoe for a long time, but he still couldn't find Xiang Yu.
In the end, Xiang Chao could only bite the bullet and approach a farmer, pretending to be chatting casually, "I heard that a few days ago, several employers came to Shangjun Courtyard. I wonder where they are? "
The farmer raised his head and said, "I am the employer."
Xiang Chao was about to ask this man if he knew an employer named Liu Ji, but the farmer suddenly cried, "Isn't this Mr. Xiang?"
Xiang Chao was startled, looked around nervously, and then whispered, "Do you know me?"
The farmer nodded vigorously, "I am a descendant of the Xiang family brought to Xianyang by General Yu."
Xiang Chao looked at this man in surprise and saw that he was shirtless, with dark skin and lines of sweat on his face.
He said in surprise, "Why can't I recognize him anymore?"
The Xiang family member sighed, "Being a farmer is difficult. Sir, do you want to see General Yu? Please come with me."
Xiang Chao hummed, and then told the Xiang family's children, "Now my pseudonym is Jing Gai, so don't call me by the wrong name."
The Xiang family member nodded, "Yes, Lord Jing."
The three of them had not gone far when the Xiang family member pointed at the other two people and said, "That's General Yu."
Xiang Chao looked at the two farmers with tired faces and opened his mouth wide.
One of the farmers said, "Father, why are you here? Why are you carrying a hoe? Did you also enter Shangjun's courtyard?"
Xiang Chao stared at his son in stunned silence. It took a lot of effort for him to recognize Xiang Yu. At this time, Xiang Yu was sunburned all over, his face and body were covered with dust, and he looked like an old farmer. Where is the chicness and arrogance of the past?
Xiang Chao felt sad and said with tears, "My father is here to see you. Yu'er, you have suffered."
Xiang Yu was originally very strong, but when he heard these words, he wanted to cry a little bit. However, he held back his tears and said to Xiang Chao, "Don't worry, father. I can kill Huaiguzi in a few days. By then, I can leave here."
Xiang Chao cried, "I'm afraid you still don't know that your uncle Xiang Liang has been defeated, and now his life or death is uncertain."
Xiang Yu burst into tears after hearing this.
Xiang Chao wiped his tears and whispered, "Now that I want to rebel against Qin, I'm afraid I have to rely on you. In the past few days, you have to plan carefully to avenge my Xiang family."
Xiang Yu sighed, thinking that rebelling against Qin was not easy.
During these days in Shangjun Courtyard, Xiang Yu's fighting spirit had almost been drained away. However, in order to reassure his father, he nodded solemnly.
Just as the two of them said this, they heard a burst of laughter from the distance. "Oh, Brother Jing is here. Why didn't you tell me in advance so that I could pick you up?"
Xiang Chao looked back and his heart suddenly tightened. It was Li Shui and Li Xin.
After Xiang Yu saw Li Shui, he couldn't help but clenched the farm tools in his hands. He was thinking in his mind that the two of us were very close now. If I hit him, could I beat him to death?
Xiang Yu hesitated for a while and gave up the plan. After all, I had been doing farm work for almost a day, I was a little tired, and I didn’t have much strength in my arms. He might not be able to be killed this time. What's more important is that Li Xin is right next to him. This person is extremely capable and will definitely stop him...
Just when Xiang Yu was hesitating, Li Shui was already chatting with Xiang Chao.
After the two exchanged some pleasantries, Li Shui suddenly said, "Huh? Why does Brother Jing seem to have tears in his eyes? Did he cry just now?"
Li Shui looked at Xiang Yu and others unhappily, "Could it be that one of you bullied my distinguished guest?"
Several of the Xiang family's children lowered their heads and remained silent, scolding Li Shui hundreds of times in their hearts.
Xiang Chao laughed dryly and said, "I just saw the hard work of these employees, so I shed tears. As the saying goes, I have to take a long breath to cover my tears, and I feel sorry for the hardships of the people's livelihood."
Li Shui pretended to be suddenly enlightened and said, "It turns out that Brother Jing is the same kind-hearted person as me."
Xiang Yu lowered his head and sneered in his heart? Is he kind-hearted? The three of us are treated like cattle and horses by you every day. Could a kind-hearted person do such a thing?
In the end, Li Shui took Xiang Chao's hand and said, "Young man is far away from the kitchen. I hate to see others suffer the most. Let's go, let's go farther away. Don't look at them."
Xiang Chao was pulled away from the farmland by Li Shui with a confused look on his face. He was still thinking, is this the so-called kindness?
Li Shui took Xiang Chao around in Shangjun's courtyard. Suddenly, a craftsman ran over and said that the people who were mining in the border area were back.
After Li Shui heard this, he quickly said, "Please come in quickly."
Later, Li Shui said to Xiang Chao with an apologetic look, "Brother Jing, there is something going on in my house, so I can't talk to Brother Jing anymore. Brother Jing can wander around here as he pleases."
Xiang Chao wanted Li Shui to stay away from him, so he readily agreed.
Li Shui and Li Xin left in a hurry. Xiang Chao soon discovered that there was an endless stream of carriages and horses entering Shangjun's courtyard.
Some of these cars are made of black coal, some are made of yellow copper, and there are even precious gold nuggets.
These priceless things were dug out from the mines in the border areas, smelted, loaded on bullock carts, and transported thousands of miles to Shangjun Courtyard.
Xiang Chao was watching the excitement when he suddenly noticed a familiar figure among those returning from the border. This man is clearly his brother Xiang Bo.
Xiang Bo was obviously the leader, and he was directing people to unload the truck in a high-spirited manner.
Xiang Chao took advantage of others' unpreparedness, walked over quietly, and then tugged on Xiang Bo's clothes.
Xiang Bo turned his head, glanced at Xiang Chao, and was immediately startled.
Xiang Bo's first reaction was why did this rebel come to Shangjun Courtyard? It won't implicate me, right?
Xiang Bo's second reaction was that I must pretend not to know him and leave this dangerous guy as soon as possible.
So Xiang Bo said in a deep voice, "Brother, do you have any advice?"
Xiang Chao was so angry that he lowered his voice and said, "My pseudonym is Jing Gai, and I call myself Jing Sui's younger brother."
Xiang Bo was speechless. "My pseudonym is Jing Bao, and I also call myself Jing Sui's younger brother."
Xiang Chao whispered, "So if you pretend you don't know me, it will arouse suspicion."
Xiang Bo sighed and had no choice but to say, "Why come here and harm me again?"
Xiang Chao gritted his teeth and said, "Xiang Liang has died in Chudi, have you heard?"
Xiang Bo was silent. After a long time, he said calmly, "I have told you long ago that rebellion is nonsense. I also wrote to him to persuade him, but he was stubborn and refused to listen to me. Today we have such a defeat. , it’s really your own fault.”
Xiang Chao almost fainted, "Brothers, how can you be so indifferent?"
Xiang Bo said, "I am not indifferent. Xiang Liang died in the battle, and my heart was as sharp as a knife. However, a mistake is a mistake. Don't imitate him and get stuck in it again."
Xiang Chao sneered and said, "Do you think you can stay out of the matter because you have taken refuge in Huaiguzi? Xiang Liang's rebellion is a serious crime. Once your identity is revealed, you will definitely die. It's better to work with me to help Yu'er and raise the flag of righteousness." .”
Xiang Bo slowly shook his head.
Xiang Chao was about to scold him again when he suddenly noticed that there seemed to be a lot of things hanging on his chest.
Xiang Chao reached out and pulled it out, and pulled out a bronze medal from Xiang Bo's arms. It was yellow and had two lines of characters cast on it: "Dongliang of the Qin Dynasty, Liang Jingbao; Awarded by Shang Jun's Courtyard."
Xiang Chao tugged again and pulled out another sign, which read Jing Bao, the hero of Kenbian; awarded by Shangjun Courtyard.
Then came the third sign, the fourth sign...
Xiang Chao pulled out nine pieces in a row.
He looked at Uncle Xiang in surprise and blurted out, "Isn't your neck tired?"
After asking this question, Xiang Chao felt it was a bit inappropriate, so he changed his tone and said sarcastically, "You have done your best for the people of Qin. I hope the people of Qin can remember this when they are beheaded in the future."
Xiang Bo grinned, "The Banished Immortal has a rule for a long time. If you collect ten plaques, you can exchange them for a gold medal. No matter how serious the sin is, the Banished Immortal will intercede for him in the court once if he owns the gold medal."
Xiang Bo waved the medal on his chest, "I'm still short of a 'Guo Shi Wushuang' medal, so I collected them all. Unfortunately, it's hard to get this medal. The one I've won the most is for the expert in prospecting, and I already have three medals." I kept one side for myself, and I don’t need the other two sides, so I have already given them away. They promised me that if I get the National Scholar Unparalleled, they will give them to me."
Xiang Chao looked at Xiang Bo and was completely speechless.
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