A few days later.
Yanmen.
When Bai Yan led his army to Yanmen, Meng Tian and Qiang You had already captured all the cities in Yanmen.
It was said that they were captured, but in fact, Yanmen's troops had been depleted a long time ago, and its main force was clearly Zhao Bianqi, who was now being escorted by Bai Yan.
After Li Mu transferred Zhao Bianqi away, there were basically only a few old, weak, sick and disabled people stationed in Yanmen. Coupled with the impact of drought and natural disasters, Handan did not send food aid, and the only old, weak, sick and disabled people left in Yanmen were all Almost dead.
When Bai Yan arrived at Yanmen.
What Li Mu left to him, or what Zhao Guo left to him, was a devastated territory. The city was fine, but in the villages outside the city, there were not a single person in sight, and nine out of ten houses were empty.
Woyang, Zhongling, Yinguan, Loufan, Wuzhou, Juyang, Nao, Pingcheng, Qi
Passing through cities and towns, he finally arrived at Shanwu, the capital of Yanmen County.
There is no city of goodness.
Because there are too many soldiers and cavalry, flooding into the city will cause unnecessary commotion.
So Bai Yan asked Chai to settle down the soldiers and soldiers, while he hurried to the mansion and began to check what was left in Yanmen County now, or what was left.
Inside the city.
Arriving at the governor's mansion, it was once Li Mu's mansion. Now, after being captured by the Qin army, it has been cleaned up by the maids and servants in the mansion.
Bai Yan was led by the guards to the study room where the bamboo slips were stored. The bamboo slips on the wooden shelves inside recorded everything in Yanmen County.
Later, it was better that Bai Yan didn't investigate. After investigating, he found out that the current situation in Yanmen was worse than imagined.
"Li Mu had previously mobilized Zhao Bianqi to drain the entire Yanmen area!"
In the study room.
Looking at the bamboo slips piled up on the wooden table, Bai Yan frowned, looked at the bamboo slips in his hand, and then threw them on top of other bamboo slips.
"Somebody come!"
Bai Yan turned around and shouted outside the study.
Under Bai Yan's order.
A confidant walked into the study and held his hand in front of Bai Yan.
"General!"
The cronies looked at Bai Yan, waiting for Bai Yan's instructions.
"Go and let Karma come over!"
Bai Yan said.
Previously in Yanyu, Bai Yan dared to write to Xianyang, but this time he faced the captured Jingxing, Yanmen, and even more places.
In addition, Bai Yan no longer dared to write to Xianyang due to the original land of imperial concubine.
Bai Yan knew that even the King of Qin Ying Zheng sometimes did not do as he pleased. The clan behind him and the Zhi Su Neishi and Jiu Qing in the court would still put great pressure on Ying Zheng.
"promise!"
The henchman took the order, then turned and left.
Bai Yan stood in the study. The nobles in Shu still had inexhaustible supplies of grain and millet. The money he had obtained in Handan before and the price of grain in Shu should allow the people of Yanmen to survive this year. Not difficult.
It’s September now, and the next year is just a few months away.
In the study room.
Bai Yan came to the map and looked at the detailed map of Yanmen hanging in front of his eyes.
In the spring of next year, if you want to prevent grain and millet problems, you must build canals. Previously, Zhao State officials were severely corrupt, and Zhao State suffered from drought for consecutive years. Li Mu was entangled by the Qin State, and no one submitted a letter to build canals, which led to famine in the fields of the people of Zhao State.
Bai Yan didn't know if it was because of the special reasons of Yanmen and Daidi.
But now he had to build a canal.
What he lacks the most right now is labor force. If he retains these tens of thousands of Zhao Bianqi, he must find work for them!
"Zhao Guo!"
Looking at the map of Yanmen, there was another map hanging next to it. This map marked the Zhao army's defenses in detail. This was obviously a map for Li Mu to observe the situation in Zhao.
Bai Yan looked at the map and followed his gaze along Yanmen and Jingxing to Handan. Further east was Fei. Keep going east. After a few days' journey, there were two major roads and one commercial road. Leading to Gaotang, the land of Zhao.
In the past, the State of Zhao captured the fifty-seven cities of Gaotang in the State of Qi. These fifty-seven cities had fertile land and large populations. This was something that the State of Qi had always been worried about.
Qi State was unwilling to help Zhao State, and a large part of the reason was because of Gaotang.
In addition to the trade route to Gaotang, on the map, there is another trade route heading south, which can go directly to the border of Zhao and Qi, passing through the junction of Zhao, Wei and Qi.
Wherever you go, you will find Yicheng of Qi State.
When he left Qi State, he passed through Yicheng. In the end, he did not go to Zhao State, but went to Wei State from Yicheng.
And in Yicheng, he also deceived his parents, saying that he was following Ling Shi and leaving home to make a living in Yicheng.
"Yicheng!"
Bai Yan stepped forward and came to the map in two gentle steps.
Looking at the place with Yicheng written on this map, he was really very close to his way home at this moment.
homesick!
Thinking back on the journey of the past.
Unknowingly, he had become accustomed to wearing clothes and armor and wearing a Qin sword around his waist.
I just don't know why, but looking at the map, the road home seems to be 'further' in Bai Yan's eyes than the journey here.
"General!"
Suddenly, footsteps came from behind, and then Karma's voice was heard.
Bai Yan came back to his senses and retracted his thoughts.
"Industry!"
Bai Yan turned around and looked at Ye: "You personally take people back to Xianyang, take my handwriting, and secretly meet Mr. Tai Jing Tai! And my uncle Bai Yu."
"promise!"
Ye bowed his hands to Bai Yan. After receiving the order, Ye looked at Bai Yan's eyes with some sadness. It was the first time he saw Ye like Bai Yan and he couldn't help but ask with concern.
"General! Are you okay?"
Ye asked cautiously.
He has always been by Bai Yan's side. In Ye's eyes, the general has always been very courageous and good at fighting. No matter he is facing an enemy twice as powerful as himself or in a desperate situation, the general has never been timid.
And just now.
Seeing the look in the general's eyes, Ye really doubted his own eyes.
"fine!"
Bai Yan shook his head, turned around, and looked at the map.
After breaking Jingxing, now in Zhao State, the remaining things are very simple. It can be said that the remaining things are interests.
Bai Yan had made great contributions in Yanyu before, and combined with Jingxing's contribution, Bai Yan's two first achievements already accounted for enough credit.
Also because these two achievements were obtained by Bai Yan, Wang Jian and other generals also knew this. Therefore, in other aspects, as long as Bai Yan had any requirements, they would basically be satisfied. The generals under Bai Yan's command, from Chai on down, All have meritorious service and have been promoted.
Even the people Bai Yan wanted to promote were all promoted.
These are the exchanges of interests between Bai Yan and Wang Jian, or other noble families in the entire army.
The next few days.
Shan Wu is in the city.
As the Qin army arrived at Shanwu City, the nobles in the city had already become impatient.
At the gate of the governor's mansion in the city, the gate is overcrowded almost every day. Countless noble men arrive at the gate of the governor's mansion with boxes of belongings and treasures prepared and line up to visit.
When Li Mu was here, Li Mu was their fawning partner.
Now that Li Mu is dead, he is replaced by the youngest upstart in Qin, Bai Yan, a descendant of the Bai family.
These nobles are naturally not stupid. They know that the most important thing for the family now is to establish a relationship with Bai Yan!
No matter how strong Li Mu is, no matter how high his status is, he is still a minister of Zhao State.
After Qin State annexed most of Zhao State, it has become the overlord of the world, and its territory is several times that of Zhao State. Although Qin General Bai Yan is not the Lord of Wu'an, under Qin State's territory, Qin Zuoshu Chang's The weight is not much less than that of Lord Wu'an of Zhao State.
not to mention.
Bai Yan was not only an upstart in the Qin court, but after conquering Jingxing, he was probably one of the few capable ministers in the eyes of the King of Qin.
Many well-informed people have speculated.
Perhaps after this time, Qin General Bai Yan has the potential to become a favorite.
In this way, if you can establish a relationship with Bai Yan, you will no longer have to worry about the family's decline in the world.
Inside the mansion.
After Bai Yan received the news, he did not refuse the gifts from these nobles.
Bai Yan was a little resistant to the nobles from the beginning, but now, after seeing more of them, he has become accustomed to them.
In fact, as long as the purpose of these nobles is clear, they can be easily utilized.
After all, it's all a transaction.
Bai Yan knew that in order for Yanmen County to overcome the current difficulties in the future, the help of these noble families rooted in Yanmen would be indispensable.
Four whole days.
Bai Yan has been dealing with the noble clans in Yanmen and other places, and even the Guo clan of Jinyang sent clansmen to send congratulatory gifts.
In just a few days, the number of maids in Bai Yan's mansion increased from a dozen to more than sixty. This was still the case when Bai Yan refused to send girls as concubines from most noble families.
The fifth day.
Bai Yan just had time to deal with important matters.
At this time, Chai, Yanmao and others informed Bai Yan of the progress of the canal during this period.
In the study room.
Bai Yan looked at the bamboo slips, the news reported by Chai and others, and the secret message Wang Jian ordered to send from Handan.
Just as Bai Yan was looking at the news sent by Wang Jian.
There is no city of goodness.
Under the scorching sun, several carriages and horses slowly drove to the city gate.
Different from the carriages of other merchants, these carriages all had Qi flags on them, and were escorted by Qi cavalry on both sides of the carriages.
"Qi's carriage!"
"Yes, these carriages are from Qi State!"
At the city gate, other people and merchants who were coming and going saw this scene and started talking privately.
"Stop, who are you waiting for?"
Seven or eight Qin soldiers holding long swords under the city gate looked at these carriages from Qi and looked at each other. The leading general stepped forward to ask.
At this moment, the Qin general looked at these Qi carriages with confusion.
What is the origin of these Qi carriages? There was actually a Qi cavalry escort!
And why did you come here?
Although curious, the Qin general also knew at this moment that the Qin State was on good terms with the Qi State, so he had better be polite when facing these Qi State carriages with their extraordinary origins.
If he offends that big shot, he, a young general, cannot afford it.
Under the inquiry of General Qin Zu.
The general of the Qi cavalry rode forward slowly and took out a token from his arms.
"Tian Cong, the doctor of Qi State, came to Yanmen today to visit the chief of Qin Zuosu. I hope you will bother to go and report!"
The general of Qi's cavalry said to the general of Qin's soldiers.
General Qin Zu looked at the token. Although General Qin Zu had never seen this wooden sign, looking at the background of these people, he was not worried about these people telling lies.
Doctor of Qi State!
Think of this.
"Go and inform the general!"
The Qin soldiers general turned around and gave instructions to the other soldiers.
Nowadays, the people of Zhao are still dealing with household registration, and many things are very loose. He doesn't know the true or false identity of these people, so he can only report it to the general for questioning.
But now that there are so many cavalry escorting here, the identity of the Qi State official must be true.
"Did you hear that? Doctor of the State of Qi! Hiss~ It turned out that he met Bai Yan, the concubine of Qin Zuo!"
"Sure enough, I guessed just now that these people have extraordinary origins at first glance. They came to Yanmen Shanwu for the sake of Qin Zuoshu!"
"How many people have come during this period! Now even the dignitaries of Qi State have come to Yanmen!"
Under the city gate, the merchants and pedestrians who were watching from a distance started making noises when they heard the words of the Qi cavalry.
During this period, they had seen countless people visiting the Sheriff's Mansion.
Visit the Qin general Bai Yan.
Unexpectedly, today, even the dignitaries of Qi State would come to Yanmen Shanwu.
"You can go in after the carriage has been inspected!"
The generals of the Qin soldiers handed the wooden sign to the Qi cavalry, and then allowed the carriage to pass. However, the Qin soldiers and generals stopped all the Qi cavalry.
"Only ten of you are allowed to follow the carriage in. The rest need to stop outside the city and wait for the release order!"
General Qin Zu ordered.
These cavalrymen only number about 300. In Shanwu, which has a large cavalry army stationed there, these 300 cavalrymen cannot make any big waves at all.
But after all, it's better to be careful, after all, the Sheriff's Mansion is within the city.
At the city gate.
When the Qi cavalry heard the words of General Qin Zu, they were not surprised. They turned around on horseback and reported to the adults in the carriage.
After a while.
Under the gaze of the Qin soldiers, the Qi cavalry general turned around on his horse and ordered all the cavalry officers to wait outside the city.
Seeing this, the general Qin Zu breathed a sigh of relief.
However, the generals of the Qin soldiers also knew at this moment that they would be responsible for the safety of the Qi people in these carriages after entering the city. If there was an accident, both Qi and Qin would settle the score with them.
"Take these people to the general!"
The general Qin soldiers turned around and asked some soldiers on the tower to come down and escort the carriages to the governor's house.
Subsequently.
Watching the wheels of these carriages turning and carriages passing by, General Qin Zu began to lead his people to inspect the carriages to prevent anyone from hiding in them.
The first carriage.
The general Qin Zu stepped forward. Under the vigilant gaze of other Qi cavalry, he reached out to lift the curtain and looked inside.
A man in his twenties, wearing Qi costumes, looked really handsome.
Just when I was feeling emotional.
The next moment, when the Qin soldier general looked at the girl next to the man, his eyes widened completely and he stood there with a look of confusion.
What a beautiful woman!
Fair skin, young but stunningly beautiful face.
There really is such a woman in the world! ! !
"Is there any problem?"
The man in the carriage asked expressionlessly.
This sentence brought General Qin Zu back to his senses. He nodded dully, and with a cold sweat, General Qin Zu realized how rude he had just been.
You must know that the person in front of you is a senior official of Qi State. If you negotiate, he may be convicted.
"Sir, it's okay!"
General Qin Zu nodded quickly, still fearful, but he no longer dared to look at the girl.
So beautiful!
He was afraid that if he looked at it again, he would lose his mind again.
"I told you not to come!"
In the carriage, Tian Cong looked at his little sister and said helplessly, he had forgotten how many times this happened, and it would be like this every time.
God knows that his father couldn't hold back his little sister's coquettish begging and actually agreed to let her come with him to Yanmen.
"Brother can come, why can't I! My father agreed!"
When the girl heard her brother's words, she looked aside with a pretty face.
As the carriage moved, I heard the people outside the carriage talking about that person, and a smile appeared on the girl's pretty face.
Last time we said goodbye in Linzi, Qi State.
In the blink of an eye, it has been almost two years, and now that person will be surprised when he sees himself!
Thinking back to the young man kneeling in front of the old woman at the city gate two years ago, and the figure leaving with his sword and package behind his back.
After two years of ups and downs, things are still going well now!
What does it look like again?
"able!"
When Tian Cong heard what his little sister said, his expression was full of helplessness, but the look he looked at the girl was very doting.
Turning his head to look aside, he heard the people outside the carriage mention Bai Yan, the elder of Qin Zuoshu.
Tian Cong frowned slightly.
After several battles, Bai Yan, the commander-in-chief of the Qin Kingdom's Zuo Shu, was truly astonishing in his ability to lead troops. After Yan Yu fought against Li Mu, he and his father had to admit that Bai Yan's abilities were far beyond their previous expectations.
At such a young age, he was able to fight against Li Mu without falling into a disadvantage.
The previous battle at Jingxing was even more surprising and shocking.
Before this, who would have thought.
The Zhao army, which had natural dangers, could not stop Qin general Bai Yan and his cavalry army.
Close your eyes.
Tian Cong recalled the battles in which Bai Yan became famous and took a deep breath slowly.
"A family of famous generals, the Bai family!"
Tian Cong opened his eyes and was filled with emotion when he talked about this clan.
This time I came here to contact him, and my father also hoped that he would have some countermeasures in the future.
