Seeing Sima Chang looking a little nervous, Ziyou smiled slightly and patted Sima Chang's shoulder and said
"Don't be afraid, I'm just asking. The rebellion in Shu County almost caused a food panic in the Qin State. Now the Qin State is at the critical moment of moving eastward. I don't want such a thing to happen again."
Feeling the tap on his shoulder, Sima Chang's heart was beating fast. Ziyou's words sounded like a slap to Sima Chang. He must not let him find out that there was a rich family behind the rebellion in Shu. , or you can see if my sword is sharp. Looking at Ziyou's smiling face, Sima Chang felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave and said quickly
"Don't worry, sir. The Sima family is from the old Qin. From our ancestors to the present, we will always be loyal to the Qin Dynasty and our king. Naturally, we will not collude with those who rebel."
"I have never doubted the loyalty of the Sima family. The Sima family dedicated their lives to the Qin State and died. The slightest doubt is disrespectful to the two generations of Sima generals."
Ziyou looked at the suddenly panicked Sima Chang and was a little puzzled. He went to Shu for the sake of Shushan Yuyuan, but he was not sure that Yuyuan would definitely cooperate. Moreover, going up to Shushan was not an easy matter. The road to Shu was difficult, and it was difficult to go up to the blue sky. , Shu Mountain is guarded by a large number of formations. If there is no one to guide the way, there will be no way. When the Qin army besieged Shu Mountain, they did not attack. They blocked all the roads into Shu Mountain and forced Shu Mountain to cut off the people on the mountain. People associated with the rebellion were handed over.
The big families in Bashu are definitely connected to Shushan. If there is a rebellion in Shu, Ziyou can follow the rebellion and dig out the people behind it. Not only can he cut off the source of the rebellion, but he can also find Yu Yuan, killing two birds with one stone.
As for the Sima family, Ziyou has never doubted it. Although the Sima family is a marginal figure in the Qin court, they have been blessed by generations. Sima Chang is responsible for the smelting affairs of the country and has a high position of power. The Sima family will not fall to the level of harmony. To the point of being accomplices in rebellion, just looking at Sima Chang's expression, Ziyou felt that the other party might have misunderstood something. If there had been no rebellion in Shu, Ziyou would still have counted on the Sima family to help him lead the way. Sima Cuo originally surrounded Shushan, I definitely know how to contact Shushan Yuyuan.
"Yes, yes, yes." Sima Chang was so frightened that he was sweating profusely after hearing Ziyou's words. He thought that Ziyou was definitely beating up the Sima family. If he really wants to say that the Sima family is loyal to Qin, then talk about the ancestor Sima. It's okay to be wrong. There are two generations of Sima generals. The first is Sima Cuo, and the second is his grandfather Sima Jin. Sima Jin was originally said to be the rebellious accomplice of Wu'an Jun Bai Qi, and they were sentenced to death together.
Ziyou's words sounded to Sima Chang as if the Sima family still maintained the same loyalty as Sima Cuo, then the Sima family could continue to exist. If he was like Sima Jin and conspired with those rebellious people, I wouldn't mind sending the Sima family on their way. .
Sima Chang now wished he could go back to Sima's house immediately and ask his father if the Sima family had any connection with those rebellious people. Now that the sword was on his neck, Sima Chang looked at Zhan Lu on Ziyou's waist. He had heard that Ziyou usually did not carry a sword, and traveling with a sword often meant killing people. Thinking of this, Sima Chang became even more panicked.
Ziyou looked at Zhan Lu on his waist, then at Sima Chang who looked strange, and then asked
"Master Sima, why are you sweating so much? Do you need a sweat towel?"
"Ah!? It can't be helped. It's too hot. Just wipe it yourself." Sima Chang quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead and said.
"Yes." Ziyou took a deep look at Sima Chang, then turned around and dismounted and returned to the carriage.
When Quilt You saw this, Sima Chang became more sure of his guess. He must ask his father carefully when he goes back. Not only his father, but also his uncle. Even if he threatens them with a knife, he must let them speak out, otherwise If there is really any connection, the entire Sima family will have to ascend to heaven.
After returning to the carriage, looking at Ziyou's expression, Yan Lingji asked
"What did you say to that Sima Chang just now?"
"Nothing, this Sima Chang is very interesting." Ziyou said, he always felt that Sima Chang was thinking about something in his own mind.
"The look on your face and what you said just now, we thought you were going to attack the Sima family." Concubine Yan said. Just now, Ziyou's hand was on Zhan Lu's sword hilt, and his eyes and tone sounded like he was beating Sima Chang. .
"Is there any?" Ziyou asked in surprise.
"No? Didn't you see how you scared a big man who is in charge of the Qin Kingdom's iron officials?" Yan Lingji rolled her eyes and said, if there weren't so many people here, she felt that Zi You could Sima Chang was so frightened that he knelt down and admitted his mistake on the spot.
"Really? I think I'm quite amiable." Ziyou said. Seeing that Sima Chang was nervous, he smiled and talked to Sima Chang.
Concubine Yan and Yan Lingji both rolled their eyes, don't you know your identity? If you are talking to someone with a smile, it is better to just put Zhan Lu on the person's neck. Shao Siming nodded to Ziyou to show that he believed in him.
"Did you see? You just think so badly of me." Ziyou spread his hands and said.
"You just deceived Shao Siming, who is new to the world and doesn't know what it means to be sinister and unpredictable." Yan Lingji retorted. Her greatest pleasure was bickering with Ziyou. Xianyang had too many rules and she had a wild temper. , in order not to cause trouble for Ziyou, she usually stayed away from the Wangshi Mansion. Her greatest pleasure was bickering and practicing with Ziyou.
Shao Siming shook his head at Yan Lingji, saying that Ziyou had not deceived her. Concubine Yan looked at Shao Siming's innocent look and said in her heart that it was over. Another person from the Yin Yang family was kidnapped. When Ziyou was proud, Concubine Yan reached out and pinched the flesh of Ziyou's waist. Ziyou gasped in pain.
Looking at the majestic mountain road, Sima Chang breathed a sigh of relief. They were finally approaching Shu County. Ziyou hadn't been talking to Sima Chang about anything in this period of time. It would be okay if he said something. Seeing Ziyou's indifferent look, Sima Chang Chang was worried day and night, always afraid that Ziyou was really planning to attack the Sima family. As long as he returned to the Sima family, he would be able to question his father. If he really did, he would have to plead guilty and then strive to be punished and meritorious service.
When it was lunch time, the Ziyou convoy stopped and started cooking in a nearby open space. At the same time, there was also a caravan taking a rest not far away from them. This caravan was not small, with about a hundred people, escorting They all carry swords. It was not allowed to go out with swords in the Qin State. Swords are now more than just weapons. It is forbidden to carry or hide weapons privately in the Qin State. The weapons here refer to crossbows and crossbows. Crossbows and armor are strictly prohibited from being kept privately. Even Lu Buwei and Ziyou dare not hide them privately. Unless they are given by Ying Zheng, the lightest form is exile. Usually, they are directly charged with rebellion and severely punished.
"Hey, it's so dangerous. The road to Shu is as difficult as climbing to the sky." Ziyou said with emotion as he looked at the majestic mountains.
"Sir, your talent is rare in the world." Sima Chang echoed from the side.
At the same time, someone in the caravan not far away from them heard Ziyou's words and looked over. He felt that someone was looking at him. Ziyou met his eyes. The other person was a veiled man. The clothes could not be said to be luxurious, but the materials were definitely not cheap. A woman, with two young maids serving her.
Seeing Ziyou looking over, the woman saluted Ziyou, and Ziyou returned the salute. Although they were brought from Shu County before the king's order, they all traveled in plain clothes on the way so as not to disturb the people. The soldiers did not wear armor, and their weapons were all long swords. As for the bows and crossbows, they were hidden. When passing the customs, just take out the pass order.
"Sir, this belongs to Widow Qing's caravan." Sima Chang pointed to the flag of the other caravan and said.
Ziyou looked at the flag on the opponent's carriage. On the flag was a bright cinnabar-colored Jingwei bird. "The Classic of Mountains and Seas - Hai Nei Jing" records: "There is the country of Ba in the southwest. Taiyi gives birth to salted birds, and salted birds give birth to Chengli. , after taking advantage of birth, it will be illuminated, and the latter is the beginning of the Ba people." Coupled with the perseverance of the Jingwei bird, the Jingwei bird has become the totem of the Ba people. The husband of the widow Qing is a descendant of the Ba royal family. It makes sense for a bird to serve as a caravan flag.
"Have you ever seen Widow Qing?" Ziyou asked Sima Chang.
"No, the widow lives in seclusion. Few people have seen her. Your Excellency is here to reward her on behalf of the king. She must come out to accept the reward in person." Sima Chang said.
"I'm not worried about this, I'm just curious about this strange woman." Ziyou said.
It was not surprising to hear Ziyou say this to Sima Chang. After all, there are countless people in Bashu and Shu who admire and worship Widow Qing. Many women worship Widow Qing as an idol. The atmosphere in Bashu is more open than that in Qin. Women's temperament is even more fiery, no less than that of men. It is even common for husbands to be beaten by their wives at home.
After eating, everyone packed up and continued on the road. Ziyou's convoy was in front and the caravan was behind. When Ziyou walked through the rugged mountain road and came to a relatively flat area, Sima Chang said
"Sir, after passing the valley in front is Chengdu. Qu Yi, the governor of Shu County, should be waiting for us there." Sima Chang said.
"Well, then don't keep me waiting." Ziyou said.
After finishing speaking, the entire team sped up, and the caravan behind them also distanced itself from them. Just when Ziyou and others reached the middle of the valley, a sound like ape's roar echoed in the valley, and the team's horses suddenly became Feeling restless, the soldiers immediately drew their swords and guarded Ziyou and the carriage. Some soldiers took out their crossbows, which was the latest repeated crossbow developed by Gongshu.
The caravan behind Ziyou also became serious. Dozens of guards gathered around a carriage and stared cautiously around. The woman sitting in the carriage looked as usual, without any panic, as if she was used to this kind of thing. .
There was a sway in the surrounding woods. Some people wearing masks and dressed as Shu servants climbed vines and moved quickly in the woods. The roars of the apes were made by them. Each of them had a scimitar on their back.
Everything is ready today
(End of chapter)
