Cao Xiu is a loyal and honest person!
Zhao Xie recalled the past with emotion.
I still remember that at that time, the country was destroyed, his brother Dai Wang Jia was captured, and the Zhao clan were all moved to Xianyang and imprisoned. He tried his best to escape to Peixian County, but was fortunately rescued by Cao Xiu. At that time, Qin had destroyed five kingdoms, and only Qi, who was watching from the sidelines, remained. But everyone could see that Qi was bound to perish!
At that time, Zhao Xie was extremely desperate. He hated Qin and took away everything from them. The Kingdom of Zhao was destroyed, and Prince Jia fled to Dai and proclaimed himself King of Dai. For several years, they only resisted the violent Qin Dynasty, but they still could not escape destruction.
How could he not be angry when his country was destroyed and his family was destroyed?
As a result, Cao Xiu's words awakened him.
"In the past, when the King of Yue was defeated, he guarded the tomb of King Wu and raised horses for several years. After returning to the country, he worked hard and thought about it. When he sat down, he raised his head when sitting, and he also tasted courage when eating and drinking. In the end, the King of Yue defeated the King of Wu. Because for a while If he fails, will Zhao Jun seek death like a coward?"
No matter what, he must live!
As long as you are alive, there is hope for everything.
…
Soon, the carriage stopped in front of Cao's house.
Zhao Xie looked up at the increasingly luxurious mansion and marveled. Cao Xiu's ability was extremely outstanding and he was also good at business. He was comparable to Fan Li and Guan Zhong. With such capable people to help you, why worry about not accomplishing anything?
Over the years, he had corresponded with Cao Xiuduo. At the same time, Zhao Xie was also secretly contacting nobles from various countries. Some people once suspected that Cao Xiu was a Qin official, but Zhao Xie was so angry that he couldn't even say anything. In his words, even if he doubted himself, he would never doubt that Cao Xiu was an undercover spy!
The coachman walked forward and knocked on the door.
Qin Jia and Zhao Xie were waiting outside the door.
After a while, a servant opened the door.
"Who are you?"
"I'd like to report to Mr. Cao that an old friend from the East China Sea is visiting."
"Wait a moment."
"Um."
Not long after, the door opened wide.
Cao Xiu walked out quickly and raised his hands to bow.
"Zhao Jun!"
"Xiu'er!"
Zhao Xie's eyes turned red and he raised his hand in return.
Three years!
They finally meet again!
Then, Cao Xiu turned to look at Qin Jia beside him.
"I think this is Lord Qin from Donghai County?"
"Haha, I didn't expect Xiu'er to recognize me."
nonsense!
There are only three of us here. If you are not Qin Jia, who is?
Of course, Cao Xiu was just thinking about it. He and Qin Jia had never met in person, and they had only exchanged letters before. The reason we met was all thanks to Cao Shen's matchmaking.
Sometimes Qin Jia sent people to transport Haiyan to Pei County, and his men would also go to Cao's house to deliver messages. The friendship is not very deep, it's just that Qin Jia wants to win over Cao Xiu and others.
"Please go inside first, and we'll talk about it later if you have anything to do."
Cao Xiu smiled and walked forward.
He was actually a little surprised. He didn't expect that Zhao Xie and Qin Jia would get together, and they would come to Pei County at the same time. He has a good relationship with Zhao Xie, but he only regards Zhao Xie as a chess piece.
Now, Zhao Xie is not simple. Since the three clans of Dai Wangjia were captured and moved to Xianyang, people in Xindu County, Julu County have become prosperous. Last year's letter also said that he had been elected as the head of the Zhao family and had hundreds of people under his command.
Such forces naturally have to be won over.
It will definitely be a big help for future uprisings.
After passing through the front yard, they came to the front yard.
Cao Xiu chose the study room instead of the hall. After all, walls have ears. If someone listened to what he said to the two rebels, he might have to run away for his life. The foundation he has worked so hard to lay in Peixian cannot be destroyed due to negligence!
There are many bamboo slips placed in the study room. In addition to Qin laws, there are also many pre-Qin classics. Sometimes Cao Xiu would also dictate and ask Cao'er to write it down for him.
"Everyone, please step back."
"No one is allowed in without my permission."
"only!"
Cao'er put down the wine respectfully, bowed and left.
"Haha, the wine made by Xiu'er is outstanding." Zhao Xie picked up the wine bottle, poured a cup for Cao Xiu himself, and said with emotion: "I have been thinking about it in Julu County for three full years!"
"If Mr. Zhao had told you earlier, Xiu would have sent it to you."
"Then I will take some back later."
"no problem!"
Cao Xiu agreed without thinking.
What does this little profit count for?
The three of them each raised their hands and drank.
After drinking, Cao Xiu got down to business.
"Qin Jun, I wonder how much sea salt came this time?"
"Three thousand stones!"
"so much?"
Cao Xiu was suddenly startled.
This amount is three times the previous amount!
"Don't worry." Qin Jia smiled faintly, "They will be delivered one after another, and nothing will happen. Donghai County has not been peaceful for more than half a month. It is difficult to say what will happen after this delivery."
"How to say?"
Cao Xiu suddenly became interested.
"It's not because of the tyrant!" Qin Jia was extremely angry when he mentioned this matter. "The tyrant was so happy that he was going to stay on the Langya platform for three months, but he was assassinated on the dragon boat and returned early. He went to Xianyang. Could this person be arranged by Xiu'er?"
"ah?!"
Cao Xiuren was dumbfounded.
This is really a person sitting at home, and the pot comes from the sky. If Qin Jia hadn't mentioned it, he wouldn't have known about it at all. Besides, he won't do business at a loss. Now let alone assassinating Qin Shihuang, it is very difficult to get close to him. If the plan is revealed and he is caught by following the clues, isn't it all over?
Even if the assassination was successful, what good would it do to him?
He's not ready for many things right now.
If the world is really in chaos, it will not do him any good.
Moreover, he remembered that the history books did not record the assassination of Qin Shihuang at all. They only said that he stayed in Langyatai for three months, during which time Xu Shi was allowed to go to sea to search for immortals.
Could it be that...this is all because of him?
As a time traveler, what he has done over the years has more or less changed the life trajectory of many people. The more people he comes into contact with, the more he changes. Could it be that a certain noble from the Six Kingdoms couldn't think about it and went to assassinate Qin Shihuang?
"Is it really not Mr. Cao's fault?"
"How can it be……"
Zhao Xie also nodded accordingly.
"Xiu'er is not a person who shows off his courage."
"Then this matter is a bit strange." Qin Jia frowned and said, "I heard that because of the assassination, all the dragon boats built by Xu City were destroyed. There are also rumors that the assassination is also related to Xu City, and even... He was arrested and interrogated."
"Holy shit?!"
"Forehead?"
Cao Xiu waved his hands repeatedly, with a look of disbelief on his face.
This is really weird!
Shouldn’t Xu City go to sea?
Why was it detained?
Could it be that he was implicated in the assassination?
Yes, that’s the explanation!
"The tyrant set out to return to Xianyang, leaving Li Si and others to investigate the matter thoroughly. Originally, they were only investigating in Langya County, but who would have expected that they would come to Donghai County a few days ago. It is said that the assassins fled to Donghai County, so the Dongwu County Magistrate Because of harboring the assassin, he has been cut off from the city."
"So, you brought the sea salt in advance?"
"Exactly!"
Qin Jia nodded helplessly.
"How about Qin Jun come to my place to hide these days?"
"Don't worry." Qin Jia waved his hand, "I have been operating in Ling County for many years, and I have some connections. Besides, this matter has nothing to do with me, so there is no need to worry. Speaking of which, does Xiu'er know why I came to Pei County in person this time? "
