If Ying Yiren is the "commodity" that Lu Buwei values the most, then Ying Zheng, the one emperor through the ages, is the biggest "investment" that Lu Buwei has devoted his life and invested his money into.
Earlier, Lu Buwei discovered Zhao Ji, a charming, graceful, and stunning beauty in an unknown corner of Handan, and spent a lot of money to buy it into his pocket. Such a beautiful woman. Even in many palaces, there are few women who are unparalleled in beauty and good at singing and dancing. Lu Buwei's vision is indeed unique.
By chance, Ying Yiren met Zhao Ji. This Ying Yiren is a hostage in a foreign country. Although he has a distinguished status, his treatment is not very good. Not to mention a wife, he does not even have a concubine. Ying Yiren, who was in the prime of his youth and passion, felt as if he was possessed by a ghost when he saw such a beautiful creature, his face glowed red, and he was so excited that he could not speak coherently.
And this scene happened to be seen by Lu Buwei. Many days passed, and Ying Yiren did not think about food or tea. Every time he thought of the unknown concubine beside Lu Buwei, his mouth became dry and his mind was in a trance. But looking at Lu Buwei's eyes and actions, he knew that the woman must be him. The treasure in his eyes and the heart of his heart, I am afraid that I will miss that woman in this life.
Lu Buwei smiled with satisfaction, knowing that his product had taken shape. So, he went to Zhao Ji and told her what he was thinking: From now on, as long as she and Ying Yiren can love each other, she will soon be able to sit on the throne of the Queen of Qin, while the two of them are just turning around from the outside. In the dark, nothing actually changes. At first, Zhao Ji was a little reluctant, but finally agreed to Lu Buwei's request.
That night, Lu Buwei held a grand banquet. The host was Lu Buwei, the guest was Ying Yiren, and the protagonist was Zhao Ji.
After a while, a charming atmosphere filled the air, and Ying Yiren also became drunk. It was only then that Lu Buwei reached out and patted her three times, and Zhao Ji suddenly appeared. At this time, Lu Buwei spoke. He said that the woman in front of him was the person Lu Buwei valued most. In order to get her, he had spent all his efforts, brains, and wealth. From now on, he would only have her. He was afraid that others would trade the position of prime minister with him, so he had to think about it. Ying Yiren is actually not stupid, so he naturally understands that Lu Buwei is raising Zhao Ji's worth intentionally or unintentionally. However, after drinking for three rounds, looking at Zhao Ji's magnificent dancing posture and her face as shy as a moonlit flower, he had long forgotten the idea that a gentleman would not win people's favor, and what was left in his mind was, There was only this woman in front of me.
Zhao Ji seemed to have felt Ying Yiren's hot eyes. With a fleeting glance, she walked up to Ying Yiren and gave him a toast. After drinking, Zhao Ji even opened her long sleeves, as if she was far away, and took a startling glance. , The appearance is in harmony but the spirit is separate.
Zhao Ji really has "hands like catkins, skin like condensed fat, a collar like a cricket grub, teeth like a gourd rhinoceros, a beetle head and eyebrows. She has a charming smile and beautiful eyes." "If it is increased by one point, it is too long; if it is reduced by one point, it is too short." "A charming smile confuses Yangcheng and Cai." Its graceful posture and longing beauty are really touching.
Regardless of propriety, justice and shame, Ying Yiren suddenly stood up and said solemnly to Lu Buwei: "Sir, please don't be offended. I know that a gentleman does not take what others like, but this woman has impressed me greatly, both in temperament and appearance. In this life If I can marry her, I will die without any regrets. I hope that my husband can fulfill my wish."
Lu Buwei suddenly became furious and shouted to Ying Yiren: "Young master, you know, Zhao Ji is my concubine. I am kind enough to ask her to toast you and entertain you with singing and dancing. How can you have such thoughts?"
When Ying Yiren heard this, he immediately knelt on the ground. You must know that Lu Buwei was his teacher. He did this out of necessity - who asked Zhao Ji to take away all his soul.
Lu Buwei sighed and said with emotion: "Young Master, please don't do this. I know what kind of life the Young Master has lived for so many years. Living alone in a foreign country, lonely and helpless, there is not even a person who can say thoughtful words and do sincere things." No. Although Lu Buwei has no talent or virtue, he knows what is most important. In order to allow the young master to return to Qin, he did not hesitate to spend all his family wealth. How could he be stingy with one of his concubines? As long as the young master said a word, even if She is deeply loved by me, and I must reluctantly part with her. I am just worried that she will not obey, and I am worried that I will wrong the young master. The key is that you two can be happy with each other, and I can enjoy the beauty of adulthood. "
After hearing this, Ying Yiren was overjoyed. On the other hand, Lu Buwei had actually discussed it with Zhao Ji long ago. As long as Ying Yiren said it, they would definitely agree. Of course, before that, they had to put on a show in front of Ying Yiren, showing the deep love between husband and wife, the separation of life and death, and finally, for the sake of the great cause of the country and the happiness of the young master, they could only reluctantly separate. And it needs to be done just right, so that Ying Yiren feels that he indeed owes Lu Buwei Tianda a favor, and Zhao Ji also sincerely obeys him, so that Ying Yiren has a sufficient sense of accomplishment.
Next, Lu Buwei once again made a small investment: as the woman's "parent", he happily married Zhao Ji to Ying Yiren's family. Ying Yi and Zhao Ji can be regarded as a couple in need, and their relationship is getting stronger day by day. On Lu Buwei's side, he felt a little bit sad while being happy. Whether it was real feelings or a game of flesh and blood, Lu Buwei could not let go of every bit of Zhao Ji's time. But everything has become a reality, and he can only open his mind wider.
It didn't take long for Zhao Ji to become pregnant. A year later, a baby boy was born. He was Qin Shihuang Yingzheng, who was about to turn the wheel of Chinese history and make countless people in the world look up to him for generations.
Regarding the birth of Qin Shihuang, history has given many explanations. "Historical Records" once recorded that Zhao Ji was pregnant when she came to Ying Yiren's place, but Ying Yiren did not know it. The article also describes that Zhao Ji gave birth to Ying Zheng during the "great period", so his biological father was Lu Buwei - although the long pregnancy period made Ying Yi and others at the time believe that Ying Zheng was indeed Ying Yi. son of man. The book "Statesmen of Ancient China" holds a skeptical view on the record of Qin Shihuang's abnormal birth, and discusses it in detail.
There are four main reasons: First, the only thing that talks about this matter is a few incomprehensible passages in "Historical Records: Biography of Lu Buwei", which strongly indicates that a large part of this volume may have been tampered with. Secondly, similar texts about Lu Buwei in "Warring States Policy" are very different from "Historical Records" in many places, and there is no mention at all of the legend that Ying Zheng was Lu Buwei's illegitimate son. Thirdly, the legend about illegitimate children in "Historical Records" is based on only one sentence, but this sentence has strange and unclear wording, which easily makes people think that it has been tampered with by others. . Finally, this legend is very similar to another incident of royal illegitimate child recorded in "Warring States Policy".
This incident occurred in the State of Chu. At that time, a politician in the State of Chu who had a very similar status to Lu Buwei of the State of Qin offered a pregnant concubine to King Kaolie of Chu, who was empty at his knees. After his son was born, he became the legal heir of King Chu Kaolie and sat on the throne of Chu State. From this we can speculate that the theory that Qin Shihuang was Lu Buwei's illegitimate son was probably influenced by the incident in Chu.
But in any case, the first emperor Ying Zheng, who was unprecedented and unprecedented, finally came to this world and began his extraordinary life.
