Inside Yangcheng's mansion.
Sima Xing was in his study, looking at the map, as if he wanted to use the map to see where it would be more advantageous for Chu and Zhao to send troops to fight, which would have a joint impact on the entire situation.
Hearing footsteps behind him.
Sima Xing just turned around and saw Bai Yan had entered the study.
"Bai Yan, I have met General Sima!"
Bai Yan raised his hands to Sima Xing and said.
After leaving Lu's shop, he went directly back to the mansion to see Sima Xing.
"You kid."
Sima Xing looked at Bai Yan and cursed with a smile.
The last time I said goodbye to the young man in front of me, the young man was the first to ascend the throne. In the blink of an eye, the young man remained calm in the face of danger and led the troops, which should attract the attention of the world.
Some people are worried about the existence of Bai Yu. After Qin destroyed Han, Zhao was in danger, so he killed his soldiers.
But never thought about it.
Bai Yu was injured, but a younger Bai Yan appeared.
"Before your uncle left, he sobered up for a moment and asked me to tell you to come back to the Bai family more often in the future."
Sima Xing said to Bai Yan.
Bai Yan came back with the guards who escorted the food and baggage, but they couldn't catch up. However, Bai Yu woke up for a while before going back. After learning about Bai Yan, he asked him to tell Bai Yan to return to the Bai family more often in the future.
He asked Bai Yu, that boy Bai Yan had just made great achievements, why Bai Yu didn't say anything else before leaving, but said this insignificant sentence.
Bai Yan is a descendant of the Bai family, where can he go if he doesn't return to the Bai family!
That is, if you are unhappy in Bai's family and just don't come back to Bai's family, how could you not return to Bai's family?
"Um!"
Bai Yan nodded.
Bai Yan could understand the meaning of this sentence. Since he had promised Bai Yu to go to the Bai family before, he would naturally not break his promise.
Besides, Bai Yu treated him very well. Now that he was poisoned and returned to Qin, if he had time in the future, he might go and visit him. Otherwise, it would seem like he was trying to burn bridges.
Just like the reason why he canceled the marriage in the past, he didn't want to feel guilty towards Bai, so he canceled the marriage.
Now that Bai Yu is poisoned, he will naturally go see Bai Yu if he has the chance.
"This is Qin Chang Bo, sent to you by someone from Wancheng. I wanted to congratulate you on your first climb and your first achievement, but now I just happen to have you achieve another great achievement."
Sima Xing took off a Qin sword that was completely black but felt exquisite and majestic from a sword rest, and then handed it to Bai Yan.
"Um?"
Bai Yan looked confused when he heard this.
Changbo!
Soon, Bai Yan suddenly remembered that when he met Sima Xing for the first time at Lantian Camp, Sima Xing had said that his brother Sima Chang was the iron official in Wancheng.
Seeing Sima Xing handing the Qin Sword to him, and after Bai Yan took it over, he, who had been holding the sword all year round, felt that the weight of this Qin Sword was different from the ordinary Qin Sword the moment he held the sword.
Iron sword! !
Along with the thoughts that come to mind.
Bai Yan stretched out his hand to touch the exquisitely crafted patterns on it, then held the object in one hand and drew the sword in the other.
Clang~!
As the sword blade was unsheathed, Bai Yan could clearly see that the blade was extremely sharp, and the word 'Bai Yan' was engraved on the sword body along with intersecting lines.
Bai Yan knew that the Chief Iron Officer was only in charge of iron smelting, and if he forged swords privately, he would have to pay for them himself.
And Bai Yan could feel that this sword was made by the master.
It was obvious that Sima Chang, whom he had never met before, really worked hard for this sword.
"Thank you!"
After Bai Yan put the sword into the scabbard, he softly said to Sima Xing.
Today, the soldiers of the Qin State mostly use bronze swords. The number of iron swords is extremely rare, and most of them are equipped with elite soldiers.
Although the forging of bronze swords is highly skilled, hundreds of years ago, there were many famous swords such as Goujian Sword of Yue King, Zhan Lu, Gan Jiang, Mo Xie, etc., but those were all made by masters.
Ordinary bronze swords are still inferior to exquisite iron swords. Even with the help of the Mohists, Qin's bronze swords are far superior to those of other countries.
Before Qin captured Wancheng, Wancheng belonged to Chu.
Yue destroyed Wu, and Chu destroyed Yue, so the state of Chu obtained Wu and Yue's exquisite sword-making skills.
In the past, King Zhaoxiang of Qin once lamented: The iron swords of Chu were sharp, but their singing and dancing skills were poor.
It made King Qin Zhaoxiang jealous, so he sighed. It is conceivable how precious an iron sword is in the eyes of the world.
Not to mention, Sima Chang still asked a master to forge this sword this time.
"The Bai family and the Sima family are already aristocratic families, so why should I be grateful?"
Sima Xing looked at Bai Yan and laughed softly.
Because Bai Yan had left bamboo slips before, Chai Chai would also pass by on his way north to talk to him in detail.
Sima Xing didn't ask Bai Yan any more questions.
Thinking of Bai Yan's great achievements this time.
"Your contribution this time is not small, but Feng Wen took the initiative to surrender, and Wancheng has most of his contribution. Guangwu and Xingyang also have half of Feng Wen's contribution. Whether they can make an exception and be promoted again depends on the current king."
Sima Xing watched Bai Yan put away the Qin sword and said softly.
Making an exception means surpassing the three nobles.
And based on Qin Lu's 20 nobility, even if Bai Yan was promoted to three nobility, he could only go from Dafu to Gongcheng.
The chances of making an exception are slim.
On this trip north, if Feng Wen had not been there and Bai Yan had captured the four cities on his own, it might have been possible to defeat the Three Lords.
And because of Feng Wen, only Fuxi Mountain and Cheng Gao were all attributed to Bai Yan.
Protecting the grain, grass and baggage, Han Qiu's head, and the following who went north to capture Wancheng, Guangwu, and Xingyang. Together, these are enough for Bai Yan to be promoted to the third rank.
But making an exception and being promoted may still be a little short of the mark.
"Bai Yan knows it from his heart!"
Bai Yan said softly that he was not surprised that he could not be promoted as an exception, it was all expected.
"But you don't have to worry about the cavalry army anymore. Bai Yu thinks the same as I do. Now that you have made great achievements, the king will definitely give you a chance. Bai Yu once said that you kid should be able to guess it."
Sima Xing said with a smile.
Today, there are many generals in the Qin court, not to mention General Teng, General Wang Jian, etc., not to mention other generals, even among the younger generation, there are Qiang Yu, Li Xin, Wang Li, etc. who are young but enjoy high reputation. Meng Tian and four others.
With so many generals in Qin, it is difficult to get the attention of the current king!
Even though Bai Yan's surname is Bai, Bai Qi's surname.
But it doesn't mean that Bai Yan doesn't have a chance.
This time Bai Yan went north to perform meritorious service. In addition to being promoted to a noble title, it also let all the civil and military officials in the court know that after Bai Yu was poisoned, the Bai family was not alone.
The most important point is to show the king that Bai Yan has the ability to lead troops.
If Bai Yan was promoted to city doctor before, it was a test for Bai Yan.
After Bai Yu was poisoned, Bai Yan killed Han Qiu, the general of Han Dynasty, and went north to the four cities.
This is far beyond the achievements that a doctor can give.
Therefore, the current king will definitely give Bai Yan another chance. This is also one of the ways for the king to test the abilities of civil and military officials.
"Um!"
Bai Yan nodded after listening to Sima Xing's words.
In the past, when Bai Yu told him that it was a test, he instinctively thought that if there was a first time, there would be a second and third test, just like the selection of talents in later generations.
This is why he was so sure in the past that as long as he went north and captured the four cities, he would be able to control the Bai family's iron cavalry.
In the study room.
After talking for a while, Bai Yan said goodbye and left.
Sima Xing nodded, looking at Bai Yan's back holding Qin Jian as he left, his eyes filled with emotion.
Who would have thought that the young man who risked his life to win first place would surprise everyone with his actions in the blink of an eye.
Thinking of Bai Yu's weak and pale face when he saw the bamboo slips, he was filled with astonishment.
Thinking of that scene, Sima Xing couldn't help but smile.
But Sima Xing also couldn't help but be envious.
With this young man around, the Bai family will definitely not decline in the future.
As long as Bai Yan can continue to make contributions to Qin.
Sooner or later, Bai Yan will enter the Qin court one day and meet the king in person.
(End of chapter)
