"Your Majesty, this was discovered from the fake Zhao Gao!"
Tang Sui held a piece of silk cloth and walked straight to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng frowned and looked at the silk cloth, then took it and checked it, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Isn't this the edict written by me? How did it fall into the hands of this person? Could it be that Zhao Gao was kidnapped by him?"
"this"
Faced with three questions about Ying Zheng's soul, Tang Sui also said with doubts on his face: "If Zhao Gao is really ambitious, this edict should be his biggest reliance. Zhao Gao cannot give it to others."
"Yeah, what the hell is going on?"
"How about I go investigate? See if Zhao Gao is nearby!"
"Okay, go ahead."
Ying Zheng nodded, then clenched the silk cloth in his hand and watched Tang Sui leave.
Originally, he wanted to use this obviously flawed edict to test Zhao Gao, but unexpectedly the edict came back into his hands, making him doubt his own judgment.
Did he misunderstand Zhao Gao?
However, Zhao Hao had told himself overtly and secretly that there was something wrong with Zhao Gao, and it could be seen from Zhao Gao's recent behavior that he must be hiding something from him.
Could there be a hidden secret in it?
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng spread out the edict again and looked at it carefully. Whether it was from his notes, sentence fragments, or even writing habits, this edict was written by Ying Zheng himself. It was impossible that he didn't even recognize his own handwriting.
Therefore, it is impossible for Zhao Gao to imitate his handwriting.
So what exactly is Zhao Gao planning?
Just when Ying Zheng was puzzled, a familiar shout suddenly came from the distance: "Father!"
"Um?"
Ying Zheng was stunned when he heard the words, and then followed the words.
I saw Zhao Hao and Chen Ping running towards him with a smile.
They had just watched the First Emperor's operations in the dense forest.
While I was shocked, I was also full of curiosity.
The reason why they chose to come out now was mainly because Tang Sui was exploring the body of 'Zhao Gao' and they couldn't see any more details.
Moreover, what Tang Sui found from 'Zhao Gao' also aroused their strong interest.
"Why are you back again?"
Ying Zheng asked calmly.
"Look at what the father said, as if he doesn't welcome his son!"
Zhao Hao smiled and scratched his head and explained:
"Actually, my son has listened to his father's words and returned. However, on the way back, he saw a large number of rebels rushing towards the mountain and heard such loud roars. He was worried that his father was in danger, so he turned back. !”
"However, father, don't worry, as long as you are here, I will never let anyone hurt you!"
"Ah!"
Ying Zheng sneered noncommittally and said to himself, "You kid, keep pretending. I'm too lazy to listen to your nonsense."
I need your protection?
Didn’t you see what I just did?
Seeing Ying Zheng staring at him with a half-smile but not saying a word, Zhao Hao swallowed again subconsciously, glanced at the body of 'Zhao Gao' involuntarily, and asked tentatively: "Father, why was Zhao Gao killed? Already?"
"Who said that was Zhao Gao?"
"What! Isn't that Zhao Gao? I just..."
"Um?"
Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly: "Did you see something just now?"
"No, no, how could I? I didn't see anything!"
Zhao Hao denied it with a guilty conscience.
Ying Zheng snorted with disbelief, then looked in the direction of Linchen City for a moment, and said thoughtfully:
"The movement at the bottom of the mountain seems to have become smaller. Wang Jian must have repelled the rebels. Let's go back first!"
"oh."
Zhao Hao responded reluctantly, suddenly rolled his eyes, pretended to accidentally see the silk cloth in Ying Zheng's hand, tilted his head and said, "Father, what is that in your hand?"
"Um?"
Ying Zheng reacted for a moment, then tightened the silk cloth in his hand, put his hands behind his back and said, "Nothing, just a secret message from Hei Bingtai!"
I believe you!
This was obviously found from the fake Zhao Gao, don't think I didn't see it!
Zhao Hao also rolled his eyes, and then looked at Lu Jia's body: "Who is this?"
"The accomplices of Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao, a spy sent by the King of Nanyue!"
"Then this person really deserves to die!"
"Okay, let's go back to the city first!"
Ying Zheng waved his hand impatiently.
He was thinking a lot now and didn't want to break up with Zhao Hao.
After all, the plan designed by the First Emperor himself was actually solved by a dog beside him. Moreover, he didn't even understand Zhao Gao's purpose. If Zhao Hao knew about his failure, he would definitely laugh at him for his incompetence as his father.
As an old father who wanted to be strong all his life, he naturally didn't want to make a fool of himself in front of his son.
Therefore, facing Zhao Hao's full curiosity, he could only keep silent and avoid talking.
On the other side, the battle in Linchen City has ended.
As countless lines of fire broke out, the remaining few thousand rebels in the city also lost their will to continue fighting. At this time, they were being forced by Wang Cheng to clean up the battlefield.
Wu Nian walked through the crowd and finally came to a private house in a corner. There were more than a dozen Qin soldiers guarding the door of the house, so he walked straight in.
Wang Jian and Xia Wuji were sitting in the room drinking tea. Wu Nian raised his hands and saluted with a look of remorse on his face: "Old General, the battle is over. I originally thought that Ren Xiao would lead the cavalry into the city and Zhao Tuo would arrive soon. To rescue, I didn’t expect that before him, Guyon also brought thousands of infantry into the city. Our ambush was exposed without having any real effect;
Moreover, someone slipped through the ambush and passed the news to Zhao Tuo;
The general was incompetent. Not only did he fail to retain Ren Xiao, he also failed to introduce Zhao Tuo into the city.
However, our army captured Huang Tong and Ju Weng alive. Apart from those who died in the battle, the rebels who rushed in only lost a dozen cavalrymen. All the infantry brought by Ju Weng were captured! "
Hearing this, Wang Jian sighed helplessly and said: "I guessed that Ren Xiao would take advantage of my flaw, but unfortunately, God failed to fulfill his wish."
To Xia Wuqi, these words seemed a bit like Versailles. You predicted other people's predictions and beat them so badly, but you still have the nerve to feel melancholy?
Xia Wuqie rolled his eyes at Wang Jian, put down his tea cup and said, "Although Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao were not left behind in this battle, the cavalry in their hands was almost exhausted, and the infantry alone could no longer make a difference. "
"hehe."
Wang Jian smiled noncommittally, then looked at Wu Nian and said, "Is your Majesty back?"
"According to what Sima Chao said, when he rushed to the foot of the mountain, His Majesty had already subdued the rebels, and he should be back soon!"
"Your Majesty is worthy of being Your Majesty. He conquered the rebels by himself!"
Wang Jian stroked his beard and praised, then waved his hand and said: "
"First gather the soldiers and civilians in the city to repair the houses, and wait until His Majesty comes back!"
"promise."
Wu Nian accepted the promise and retired.
Soon, he came to the shogunate, summoned all the military princes in the city, and assigned the tasks assigned by Wang Jian.
"The renovation of the house this time is mainly done on a voluntary basis. Civilians cannot be forcibly requisitioned. Otherwise, military law will be ruthless. Do you understand me clearly?"
"Listen clearly!"
"Oh, by the way." Wu Nian suddenly remembered something and looked around the crowd and said, "Do you know about the person who captured Huang Tong?"
"General Qi, that man's name is Guan Ying, and he is a warrior that the general has recruited in the city!"
A military prince quickly stood up and said with his hands in hand.
Hearing this, Wu Nian looked overjoyed: "Thinking that we still have such a famous figure in Linchen City, call him over quickly. I will take him to meet the old general and ask him for a reward!"
The military lord looked strange and didn't answer for a while.
"What's wrong?" Wu Nian asked with some confusion.
"General."
The military prince lowered his voice: "Although this man is a warrior, he is also a businessman. Businessmen pursue profits. If the rebels take advantage of him, how should we explain to the old general?"
"this"
Wu Nian's expression immediately froze.
The distaste for merchants in the Qin State began when the First Emperor overthrew Lu Buwei.
Under the laws of the Qin State, merchants were also the most severely regulated group.
Although Zhao Hao intends to improve the status of merchants and develop the economy, it is only limited to areas around Xianyang, such as Nanhai, and even more remote places. His attitude towards merchants has not changed much at all.
Therefore, when Wu Nian learned that Guan Ying was a businessman, his expression turned cold, and he waved his hand and said, "Since he is a businessman, let's give him some money and settle the matter."
"promise."
The military lord accepted the promise and retreated.
at the same time.
In a wine shop in Linchen City.
Because the task of cleaning up the battlefield was handed over to the captured rebels, the soldiers who had made great achievements in defending the city were allowed to celebrate in the wine shop.
After all, they put in a lot of effort to defend the city this time.
Several recruits who had just joined the Qin Army were sitting in a private room of a wine shop, drinking and chatting.
While they lamented the difficulty of defending the city, they congratulated the leader for his achievements.
"Guan Ying's great display of power will definitely win the attention of the old general. When the time comes, he will give up business and join the military, and his career will be just around the corner!"
"That's right! With his martial arts skills, Guan Ying is born to be a military commander. If his family hadn't been in business for generations and couldn't embark on an official career, he would have become famous long ago!"
"Hey, the court doesn't like businessmen. We have been suffering from the court for a long time!"
"Hush - this is not something you want to say! The imperial court has now changed its attitude towards businessmen. With time, we can be like those scholars and become officials through business!"
"Going into business as an official? Dream on, I just want to make some achievements this time and change to a few levels of nobility to save my life!"
"Speaking of titles, Guanying still has a bright future. He captured Huang Tong and guarded the city gate. If word spreads about this, how can it be repaid?"
"Come! This cup will congratulate the baby!"
"Congratulations to Guanying!"
It is obvious that through this battle to defend the city, these businessmen, who originally had similar identities, will gradually widen the gap.
Because businessmen are also divided into abilities.
They were envious of businessmen like Guan Ying who could do both business and fight, but they were also helpless.
After all, this is someone’s talent, and I can’t even envy him.
"Thank you all brothers."
Guan Ying also raised his glass to drink with excitement, and then said with some melancholy: "As you said, I once wanted to set foot on the battlefield and establish some achievements, but I was a lowly businessman and couldn't get what I wanted;
Being able to stand out now is a blessing in disguise! "
"Misfortune comes with blessings, which means that our business trip to the South China Sea, which has a narrow escape from death, is at the right time. It's time for us to become prosperous!"
"No, no, no, it's time for Brother Guan to get rich!"
"Hahaha--!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Guan Ying also laughed and said, "Then let me borrow your good words!"
When the atmosphere was warm, a general strode in.
When everyone saw it, they stood up and said hello: "Marquis Sun Jun!"
This Sun Junhou was the Junhou who had a dispute with them on the street.
Although they all dislike this person, but this person is now their immediate boss, they can only give in.
After all, according to the principle of "people have to bow their heads when they are under the eaves", they, the merchants and soldiers, are well-connected.
I saw Sun Junhou glance at them indifferently, and then said expressionlessly: "Everyone is signing up to participate in the repair of houses in the city. You are so interested that you can't finish drinking, right?"
"this"
Everyone looked at each other and couldn't help but look at each other.
Because no one came to inform them about repairing the house, but since the other party said this, they did not dare to refute, so they had to bow their heads and remain silent.
But I heard Sun Junhou say again: "Guan Ying!"
"My subordinate is here!"
When Guan Ying heard the other party calling his name, he stood up immediately.
Sun Junhou glanced at him disdainfully, then took off a money bag from his waist and threw it at him: "You performed well on the battlefield today, and this is a reward for you!"
"but."
As he spoke, he changed the topic and said in a deep voice: "Listen to me, don't be proud, there is still a tough battle ahead, so do your best!"
After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked away without saying a word.
Guan Ying was holding the coins, his expression was dull for a moment, and he was speechless.
"Bah! What the hell!"
Someone looked at Sun Junhou's back and said, "Is this a thing worthy of riding on Brother Guan's head and dominating him?"
"Exactly! If Brother Guan Ying hadn't shown his might, Huang Tong would have already rushed to the city gate, and it would be hard to say whether he would win or lose by then!"
Another person also interjected dissatisfiedly.
"How about giving such a small amount of money to send away beggars?"
"Okay, please stop talking."
Someone waved his hand and interrupted his companion who was about to speak, and lowered his voice:
"The generals in Nanhai have problems to begin with, otherwise there would not be traitorous generals like Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao!"
"Hey, it's not just someone who has the ability to get ahead these days. Those who can get high-ranking officials are either children of aristocratic families or direct descendants of wealthy families. There are very few people who are really capable of climbing to high positions!"
After saying that, he suddenly thought of Guan Ying next to him, reached out and patted his shoulder and said, "Brother Guan, don't be discouraged. With your ability, you will always succeed one day!"
"Yes, I heard that Young Master Hao values talents very much. If we are lucky enough to meet Young Master Hao, maybe we can turn around completely!"
Although there was some truth in what he said, everyone still couldn't help but sigh.
After all, with their current status, not to mention Young Master Hao, they can't even meet a slightly older general.
"Okay, brothers, I'm fine. We're almost done drinking. It's time to get down to business!"
Guan Ying managed a smile, then took the money bag and silently went to the counter to pay.
Everyone looked at each other and could see their own judgments in each other's eyes.
Guan Ying was probably a little disheartened.
A banquet ended unhappy like this.
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