"Why did Mr. Tian say this?" Mao Jiao looked at Tian Ding. Although under Mao Jiao's gaze, Tian Ding slowly talked about what happened in Luoyin City before.
Mao Jiao also knew about the issuance of the imperial edict, but he didn't know Bai Yan's intention. Now, after learning about the process and Bai Yan's purpose from Tian Ding's mouth, even Mao Jiao, who was prepared in his heart, couldn't help but He looked shocked and couldn't recover for a long time.
"That's it!" After who knows how long, Mao Jiao said softly with a dull look on his face.
To be honest, if it weren't for Tian Ding, Mao Jiao would never have imagined that behind the seemingly free crossing of the river, he was actually collecting all the money for Bai Yan and gathering the world's news in Luoyin.
"Throughout the past, Bai Qi led troops to conquer the station, and never failed. However, Qin could only be strong for a while, and Bai Qi died. Both Xinling Lord and Li Mu were able to lead troops to defeat Qin and regain the territory. Therefore, if Bai Yan only has famous generals, Talent, Tian Ding might not be like this." Tian Ding said this and looked at Mao Jiao.
"A strong country that leads armies and attacks can only be strong for a short time, but a strong country in Anbang can be strong for generations. This is the case with Shang Yang, and the same is true with King Zhao Huiwen!" Tian Ding said.
After finishing speaking, Tian Ding looked at Mao Jiao and stood up to leave.
"Since Lord Mao does not want to return to Qi, Tian Ding will not disturb him anymore. When Qi needs it in the future, I hope Lord Mao will remember the kindness of his mother country and lend a helping hand!" Tian Ding said in a ceremony.
Mao Jiao stood up quickly, and returned the salute to Tian Ding with both hands under his wide Qin sleeve robe. However, whether out of guilt or because of Tian Ding's words, Mao Jiao didn't say anything.
Inside the pavilion. After the ceremony, Mao Jiao watched Tian Ding turn around and leave. After Tian Ding walked out of the pavilion, he thought for a while and suddenly spoke.
"Master Tian!" Mao Jiao said. Tian Ding, who had just left the pavilion, heard Mao Jiao's figure behind him and thought that Mao Jiao was hesitant and might want to change his mind. He quickly stopped, turned to look at Mao Jiao, and saluted Mao Jiao.
However, what surprised Tian Ding was that Mao Jiao still had no intention of returning to Qi. This made the joy in Tian Ding's eyes disappear instantly.
But what Mao Jiao said next made Tian Ding freeze on the spot.
"Master Tian still doesn't know that among the Qin people, the most talented person in Qi who can hold a big position is not Mao Jiao! If Master Tian can bring this person back to Qi, maybe thirty or fifty years later, Qi Ke will be like what Master Tian said ! Can stand side by side with Qin!" Under Tian Ding's gaze, Mao Jiao said something that made Tian Ding confused.
After Mao Jiao finished speaking, he raised his hands to Tian Ding.
"Qi Ren is a great talent?" When Tian Ding heard Mao Jiao's words, his face was full of doubts and confusion, but Tian Ding was about to ask.
"As for this, Mao Jiao can't say more!" After Mao Jiao said this, he looked at Tian Ding and finally turned and left.
Because Mao Jiao just couldn't help but say Bai Yan's name. After knowing Bai Yan's layout in Luoyin City, Mao Jiao was amazed by Bai Yan's intelligence. This made Bai Yan's talent in Mao Jiao's heart. , further improve.
Maybe Bai Yan would really be allowed to stay in Qi for thirty or fifty years and develop Qi with the help of Tian Ding. Maybe one day, Qi would be able to stand side by side with Qin.
Think of this. Mao Jiao didn't know what to say to Tian Ding. If Tian Ding hadn't driven away the young man and let him stay in Qi State, then the young man who stayed in Qi State would have to do whatever he wanted to do to make his elders' words come true. Can be an official in Qi State.
How could this happen today? Mao Jiao was favored and trusted by Ying Zheng. Mao Jiao was unwilling to betray Ying Zheng, but he was born in Qi State, and the meaning of the word "countryman" was a heavy weight in Mao Jiao's heart.
Under the entanglement, Mao Jiao finally couldn't hold back his selfishness and told Tian Ding that in the temple of Qin State, not only he, Mao Jiao, but also a Qi Ren was pregnant with great talents. As for who that person was, he, Mao Jiao, could not I'm sorry for Ying Zheng, but I can't name him.
Mao Jiao didn't know if Tian Ding could think of the boy he had driven away, but for Mao Jiao, his reminder was enough to make him feel better.
People are so strange. They often need an interface. Whether it is to vent their emotions or make up for their guilt, they need an interface to comfort themselves. It seems that every time they are angry, uncomfortable, or guilty, they can feel much better.
Mao Jiao is in this state right now. When he was young, he stayed in Qi State for many years but was not taken seriously. Then he left Qi State and came to Qin State. Even though he was in a high position and made suggestions for Qin State, Mao Jiao could comfort himself that Qi State did not cherish him, so he could not resent him.
However, Tian Ding's personal arrival, the attention he paid to him, and the words he spoke about the regrets of the Qi people and the sadness of the King of Qi made Mao Jiao feel guilty for a moment. The original excuse could no longer make him feel better. So Mao Jiao needs a new excuse to comfort himself.
Remind Tian Ding that there are people from Qi in the temple of Qin State, and they are also great talents. As long as they return to Qi State, they may really be able to help Qi State and Qin State to stand side by side.
This was the excuse in Mao Jiao's eyes. The Qin court, the people of Qi, are more suitable talents than Mao Jiaodu. Thirty or fifty years later, Tian Ding would not be able to think of these words if he calmed down and thought about them.
The premise is whether Tian Ding believes what he said! Rather than using it as an excuse for his refusal.
"The Qi people in the Xianyang court?" Tian Ding stood outside the pavilion, watching Mao Jiao leave from the other direction, with a thoughtful expression on his face, full of confusion.
An hour later. Tian Ding returned to the ambassador's residence and came to the study. He saw his beloved daughter Tian Feiyan quietly looking at the bamboo slips in the study, with several maids waiting beside her, and then he also came to the window and knelt down.
Lin Anshun and Xunzhou have been invited to the mansion of Tingwei Li Si. Tian Ding does not care about this matter. Tian Ding still knows the character of Xunzhou and Lin Anshun.
Then Yao went to visit Mengshi.
"Qin State, Qi people? Are there talented Qi people in the Xianyang court?" As the maid poured tea into the teacup in front of Tian Ding, Tian Ding continued to repeat the words when he left Mao Jiao in front of Mao Jiao. Say what you say.
Tian Ding of the Qin State paid special attention to him, so he knew the officials of the Qi people in the Qin State's court and even the counties and counties of the Qin State. However, Tian Ding never knew that there was anyone with the talent and learning that Mao Jiao said.
"Father, why did you come back so soon today? It seems that Mao Jiao has decided to stay in Qin!" Tian Feiyan, who had been looking at the bamboo slips, heard his father's murmur, and his pretty face was stunned. After thinking of something, his beautiful face His eyes suddenly opened quietly and he looked at his father.
"Well! It doesn't matter if Mao Jiao doesn't go back to Qi! As a father today, you don't have to let Mao Jiao go back to Qi." Tian Ding nodded and looked at his daughter.
"Yan'er knew that his father was trying to trip up Bai Yan again!" When Tian Feiyan heard his father's words, he shook his head helplessly with a pretty face.
"Father is not afraid that he will fail and be fooled by Mao Jiao!" After Tian Feiyan finished speaking, he continued to look at the bamboo slips, as if he was too lazy to pay attention to his father.
This actually made Tian Ding look at his beloved daughter dumbfounded. If the eldest son could say what he just said, Tian Ding would be so happy, and he would not be afraid that there will be no successor in a hundred years.
It's a pity that neither the eldest son nor the other two boys are as smart as Yan'er. If the three sons were here just now, they might not necessarily know that his purpose is not just to persuade Mao Jiao to return to Qi. Of course, it is best to return to Qi, but it is natural not to return to Qi. Tian Ding just wants to make the dialogue Yan's evaluation told Mao Jiao to prepare for the future.
Again, Bai Yan does not have to die, but he must not be trusted and valued by Ying Zheng for a long time. The best thing is to stay in Yanmen from now on, never return to Xianyang of Qin State, and never be summoned by Ying Zheng.
"Mao Jiao!" However, Tian Ding couldn't help but frown slightly at his daughter's unintentional words.
For a moment, Tian Ding didn't know if what Mao Jiao said just now was a polite rejection, just because he didn't want to be attracted by him again in the future.
But looking back at the way Mao Jiao stood in the pavilion at that time, Tian Ding didn't feel like it. However, looking back on the Qi officials in the Qin court, it seems that no one can match Mao Jiao's evaluation.
···········In the book in the palace study. Accompanied by the eunuch, Bai Yan saw Ying Zheng in the study. What Bai Yan didn't expect was that, apart from caring about his injury and Luoyin's affairs, Ying Zheng had no intention of letting him leave. Instead, he stayed In the study room, he helped Ying Zheng deliver the bamboo slips presented by the officials. After Ying Zheng finished handling them, he picked up the bamboo slips and placed them on the bookshelf.
Since it is a royal palace, the study room of King Qin, Ying Zheng, is not that big. There are almost too many bookshelves and bamboo slips in it. Fortunately, Ying Zheng asked Han Yezhe to come in and teach Bai Yan, so Bai Yan did not make a mess. However, as time passed, In the past, I was extremely busy.
Looking at Ying Zheng, who was kneeling behind the wooden table in the study and reading bamboo slips, his brows furrowed from time to time, Bai Yan and Han Yezhe stood on the left and right respectively.
Even Bai Yan didn't know how much time had passed. Until the sky outside the window gradually darkened and the maids entered the study one by one to light the candles, Bai Yan could not leave.
Bai Yan looked out the window from time to time, feeling full of pity. After all, Bai Yan planned to go to Tian Ding's mansion to see Tian Feiyan. After all, he didn't see Tian Feiyan often. Tian Feiyan was far away in Linzi, Qi State, and he couldn't leave Qin State without permission.
Every day now is precious to Bai Yan.
"There's unrest in Yingchuan again!" Ying Zheng looked at a scroll of bamboo slips and said with a sigh. Perhaps Ying Zheng, who was seen as cruel and cruel in the eyes of outsiders in the past, only now showed his tired and helpless look.
This sentence is not an exaggeration at all. It is far from easy to be the king of a country. It seems that in the entire Qin court, if Yingzheng shows weakness, countless forces will confront and fight. Officials such as the royal family, the Chu clan, etc. will also have their own thoughts. , and there are endless rumors.
Therefore, a successful king sometimes cannot even show an expression or even a look as he wishes.
"Han Mo, how many books about the unrest in Yingchuan County have been there in the past ten days or so?" Ying Zheng asked, looking at the bamboo slips.
Han Ye heard this and bowed to Ying Zheng.
"Back to the king, there are thirty-seven points in total. There were rebellions in six places. The turmoil spread to two cities. Seventy-nine people died, seventeen officials were killed, and one hundred and twelve rebels were captured!" Han Yezhe faced Ying Zheng. In detail, these are the numbers that Han Yezhe remembered during this period. Among the bamboos and silks submitted by all the officials, the statistics of Yingchuan County were included. These were taken by Han Yezhe after Yingzheng had reviewed them. Bai Yan took it and placed it on the wooden shelf in Yingchuan County behind.
Unlike secret messages or urgent reports, these numbers related to the rebellion must be counted.
"Yingchuan County, why are there so many people rebelling?" When Ying Zheng heard Han Yezhe's words, he frowned and put down the bamboo slips in his hand with worry.
Han Yezhe did not answer Ying Zheng's words and would not answer. Instead, he inadvertently looked up at the young man standing on the other side of Ying Zheng, Bai Yan.
If Han Yezhe was still worried about Bai Yan yesterday, then now Han Yezhe couldn't help but feel heart palpitations.
Han Mo, who had won the trust of Ying Zheng, had been in the palace for decades. He knew better than anyone else the intention behind the king leaving Bai Yanqi behind, and he also realized the weight of this move better than anyone else.
Just like now. Bai Yan was not a regular servant, but he was left to do the job of a regular servant. If Han Mo couldn't figure out Ying Zheng's intentions, his decades in the palace would have been in vain.
"Bai Yan! How do you view these things in your eyes?" Ying Zheng turned his head and looked at Bai Yan. If Bai Yan didn't dare to speak when he saw the look in Han Yezhe's eyes just now, then seeing Ying Zheng's question in front of him, Bai Yan already knew that Ying Zheng was asking for his opinion.
"Back to the king, in my eyes, the people of Yingchuan County were all Koreans before. Now they have been Qin people for only two years. They must not be able to adapt to the rule of Qin law. In addition, the interests of the nobles have been harmed, so they secretly instigated them out of dissatisfaction. The act of rebellion is normal and has nothing to do with the Xianyang court!" Bai Yan said while raising his hands to Ying Zheng.
As he spoke, Bai Yan felt a little sweat on his back. If he had led troops to fight in the past, every promotion was a test for Ying Zheng, so now, every word is a test.
This made Bai Yan have to become nervous and think very hard, for fear of saying the wrong thing or saying nonsense.
"Oh?" When Ying Zheng heard Bai Yan's words, he said that the rebellion had nothing to do with the Xianyang court, and that the fault lay with the nobles in the counties. This statement made Ying Zheng's eyes light up, and the gloom and worry just now disappeared. Quietly taper off a bit.
"Elaborate!" Ying Zheng did not express his position in a hurry, but asked Bai Yan to explain in detail, looking at the bamboo slips in his hand.
When Bai Yan saw this, he looked at Ying Zheng's ceremony and looked thoughtful.
"Your Majesty, I believe that the rebellion in Yingchuan is, in the final analysis, nothing more than profit. The interests harmed by Qin's laws are not farmers and people, but the nobles and nobles. In the past, when Korea was here, all scholars were scholars. The sons of the powerful will still be the sons of the powerful in the future. Now that Korea has been destroyed, the nobles and nobles have not only lost their former rights, but also their status and wealth have been affected, so they are dissatisfied. And because it was a place where farmers lived before, it was a place for the powerful. Most of the farmers and people take their word for it! Therefore, most of the troubles that happen to farmers are related to the nobles!" Bai Yan said what he was thinking in his heart. His main purpose was to push the problem to the nobles. In fact, no matter which dynasty, the world was in chaos , the main reason is also the noble family.
I really thought that all the imperial courts were not good to the people, but the imperial court's orders were no match for the methods of the local nobles.
One is a distant court, and the other is a famous local family. People often choose to listen to the latter, because they can 'only' hear the latter.
"Those nobles want rights?" When Ying Zheng heard Bai Yan's words, he didn't show any special expression and still looked at the bamboo slips.
Under candlelight. Bai Yan looked at Ying Zheng and thought for a while.
"I thought that those nobles ultimately wanted to restore Korea!" Bai Yan said softly, bowing to Ying Zheng.
Bai Yan's words startled Han Yezhe, who was standing on the other side of the wooden table, and his eyes immediately looked at Bai Yan.
Ying Zheng, who had been looking at the bamboo slips, was still looking at the bamboo slips, but his eyes were motionless, obviously he was no longer looking at the bamboo slips.
Bai Yan didn't speak when he saw this scene. What Bai Yan said just now was because he wanted to tell Ying Zheng that according to the current Qin Law, it could not meet the needs of those noble families. The Qin Law and those noble families could not coexist at all. He had to either completely eliminate those noble families or modify the Qin Law.
Bai Yan also had selfish motives when he said this. After all, it is clear that the Qin State in later generations will be defeated by the Qin Law. The Qin Law has corvee service and even more crimes. Under such circumstances, wherever the Qin State attacks or annexes, the number of laborers and slaves will double, especially Disciples, food, drink, housing, including clothing, are all distributed by the government according to Qin law. This is good for the Qin State during the war, but if the whole country faces hundreds of thousands or millions of disciples, what should be done? how.
It’s delicious food and drink, and it’s ten yuan a month! ! ! It is still like the later generations who did not waste manpower and build a series of major projects such as tombs, the Great Wall, and straight roads, and then invested more manpower if they wanted to complete them quickly.
In Bai Yan's heart, he knew better than anyone else that the laws of Qin must be changed, and they must be changed after the world is unified, otherwise Qin will still follow the old path.
But at the moment, Bai Yan can't say the word "revise Qin Law", and it's not suitable to say it. In Xianyang City. As night falls, the sky gradually becomes dark.
In Bai's mansion, Bai Yu, Lu, Uncle Bai, Bai Yan and others had not waited for Bai Yan to return, and everyone was extremely puzzled.
"It's strange. That boy was summoned by the king when he was going to court. Logically speaking, he only left the palace in an hour or two. Why is it that it's dark now and he hasn't come back? Could it be that he was dragged to a restaurant on the way?" Bai Yu shook his head, because after returning from the incident in the court, he told his brother and others that his brother was worried about Bai Yan and was ready to discuss how to solve the rumors in Xianyang City. After all, it would also have an impact on Bai Yan in the long run.
I never thought that Bai Yan would not come back until dark.
"Strange! Logically speaking, even if Bai Yan doesn't come back, Bai Yan should have sent his servant back to inform him!" Uncle Bai and Bai Yan looked at each other and couldn't figure it out.
At this moment, a servant hurriedly walked in and came to Bai Yu.
"Sir, there is a minister outside the mansion who calls himself Tai Jing. He said he had an appointment with General Bai Yan. General Bai Yan did not attend the appointment. Out of curiosity, he came to inquire in person!" the servant said to Bai Yu, cupping his hands.
After hearing this sentence, Bai Yu, Bai Bo and Bai Yan were even more convinced that Bai Yan had not gone out to drink. Otherwise, Bai Yan, who had already made an appointment with his friends, would never be absent for no reason and lose his credibility. This If word spreads, it will bring bad reputation.
"Invite people into the mansion!" Bai Yu glanced at his brother Bai Yan, and when he saw Bai Yan nodded, he ordered the servant.
When the servant saw this, he quickly turned around and left.
