At night. As the night sky above Xianyang City was filled with stars and the moon hung high, a carriage was driving slowly on a street in Xianyang City.
Due to its large population, Xianyang City, as the capital of the Qin State, naturally had an endless stream of merchants and scholars from other countries. Xianyang under the night naturally had its own customs and customs unique to the Qin State.
Fortunately, those who could come to Xianyang of Qin State were all discerning people. When they saw that the carriage was surrounded by men on horseback holding torches to light the way, they all retreated to both sides. Even the drunken people thought angrily. Wanting to drink to cheer up, when they saw the men placing their hands on the swords at their waists, they all calmed down and stepped aside obediently.
And just when the carriage was about to pass by a small alley. On the second floor window of a shop, in the dark night, a sharp arrow was quietly aimed at the carriage driving slowly on the street.
Along with it, there is a window on the other side of the street. The sound of the carriage's wheels turning sounded in the quiet street. As the pedestrians gave way under the night, the carriage got closer and closer.
Finally, as if just after passing a shop, three sharp arrows hit the carriage in the blink of an eye. Two of them were caught by the wooden beams of the carriage, and the other one shot directly into the carriage.
"There is an assassin!!"
"Hurry and protect the general!" This sudden change caused the men on horseback holding torches to pull out their Qin swords and look around and at the shops on both sides of the street with vigilance.
Among the men, three of them looked at the arrows on the carriage and immediately judged the direction of the arrows. They quickly dismounted and ran towards the two shops with their swords in hand.
However, the assassins seemed to have disappeared in the night. on the street. Many passers-by had just come to their senses at this time. They were all frightened when they saw the arrows on the carriage. Although they didn't know who the gentleman was, they all knew that he might be assassinated tomorrow. The matter will definitely spread throughout Xianyang.
"Who is it? Such a big burden!"
"I don't know! I don't know who is sitting in the carriage!"
"I just heard those people shouting "General!" Many scholars on both sides of the street whispered.
Just as everyone was guessing who was being assassinated in the carriage, a man holding a sword came and ran to the carriage.
"General! The assassin has escaped! Head to the east city!" The man saluted the carriage. Following the man's words, in the eyes of pedestrians on the street, the curtain of the carriage was slowly opened, and a figure appeared in front of everyone.
"Order someone to inform the Xianyang Order!" Bai Yan stood on the carriage, looked around and said softly. After speaking, he turned to look at the two arrows nailed to the wooden beams of the carriage.
"Look at that knight number, it's a general!!!"
"Yes, so young, wearing official uniforms and generals, he is Bai Yan among the people of Qin!!"
"It's Yanmen County Lieutenant Bai Yan! I didn't expect that the person who was assassinated was actually Bai Yan!" Although it was already dark, under the torches of each man, the people and passers-by on the street could all clearly see Bai Yan's young face. The face and the official uniform and rank.
At this moment, in the eyes of these common people and passers-by, they will no longer lack things to talk about tomorrow and for some time to come. After all, they have seen with their own eyes General Zuo Geng and Yanmen County Lieutenant Bai Yan being assassinated in Xianyang City.
"No!" The cronies standing next to the carriage heard Bai Yan's words and saluted Bai Yan. Then they quickly went to the side and got on their horses and rushed towards the government.
Bai Yan stood on the carriage, looked at the pedestrians around him, pulled out an arrow and threw it on the street.
"Go back home!" Bai Yan said softly, then turned around and continued to leave in the carriage. Haishi. Outside the gate of Bai Yu's mansion, Bai Yan's carriage slowly stopped in front of the gate.
The men holding torches were still looking around with vigilance. The situation on the street just now scared them all into a cold sweat. Fortunately, the general was fine, otherwise they would be to blame.
Bai Yan slowly stepped down from the carriage and walked towards the mansion under the escort of his trusted aides.
The servant guarding the mansion naturally knew Bai Yan, and when he saw Bai Yan coming back, he quickly reported it to Bai Yu. After a while.
In the study, Uncle Bai, Bai Yan, Bai Yu, and Tai Jing all looked at Bai Yan in astonishment. After Bai Yan saluted everyone, he saw Tai Jing was there, and then he remembered that he had an appointment with Tai Jing today, so he quickly apologized to Tai Jing.
"Brother Jing, I'm in the palace today and I'm sorry for not being able to attend the banquet as promised!" Bai Yan smiled bitterly and saluted Tai Jing, full of apology.
"It's okay, it's okay!" Tai Jing looked at Bai Yan, who looked tired, with a look of astonishment on his face. He waved his hands quickly, then turned to look at Bai Yu and the others.
To be honest, it was when Tai Jing met Bai Yan in Zhao Dilan that he saw Bai Yan leading the troops outside. At that time, Bai Yan was not as tired as he was now.
"In the palace?" Uncle Bai and Bai Yan looked at each other, full of confusion after hearing Bai Yan's words.
"The king kept you in the palace today and didn't leave until now?" Uncle Bai was the first to ask, looking at Bai Yan with uncontrollable curiosity.
Bai Yan nodded, bowed to his uncle, and then quickly picked up the tea on the table and took a sip.
"Why did the king keep you in the palace for so long?" Bai Yu asked anxiously before Uncle Bai could say anything. At this moment, Bai Yu was full of surprise and confusion. He couldn't figure out why the king kept Bai Yan for so long.
"It's nothing serious. I was just asking about the injury and Luoyin affairs. Your Majesty asked me to stay in the study to present the bamboo until just now!" Bai Yan gulped down water and explained hurriedly.
Although he had eaten in the palace, it was only once. He wanted to drink water the rest of the time, but looking at the busy Ying Zheng, he did not dare to ask for a drink. This also resulted in Bai Yan only drinking water once in the afternoon and evening. Or when eating at night.
In the study room. Following Bai Yan's voice, everyone fell silent. Whether it was Uncle Bai, Bai Yan, Bai Yu, or Tai Jing, they all opened their eyes wide and looked at Bai Yan in shock, their eyes full of disbelief.
At this moment, even Bai Yu, who was straightforward and carefree, immediately thought of the king's intention when he heard Bai Yan's explanation.
Likewise, Bai Yu opened his mouth slightly at this moment, looking at Bai Yan who looked like he was fine with a look of astonishment.
Just now, when they were waiting for Bai Yan, they had been curious as to why there was no news from Bai Yan until late at night. They speculated that Bai Yan might have gone to deal with something, and the king asked Bai Yan to go.
From the beginning to the end, they never thought that it was the king who kept Bai Yan in the palace and took him with him.
Uncle Bai was breathing rapidly at this moment, and his eyes were full of fire when he looked at Bai Yan. Needless to say, Tai Jing was even more excited when he looked at Bai Yan than when he saw boxes of gold. In Tai Jing's eyes, Bai Yan was like this, which he could never dream of, serving the king. If one day I can do this, I will probably die of happiness.
When the time comes, all my friends, colleagues, and even my childhood friends and clan members in my hometown will be respectful to me. Even those wealthy people will have to curry favor with me. After all, they may need my help in the future.
Think of those images. Tai Jing felt like he was in a state of ecstasy. Looking at Bai Yan, he was so excited that he wished he could be like Bai Yan in the future.
Under candlelight. In the end, Bai Yu was the calmer one. After all, Bai Yu was a general. Now he went to court every day and could see the king.
"Your Majesty!" Bai Yu looked at Bai Yan and wanted to say something, but because he was too nervous, his mouth was dry and he swallowed: "Your Majesty, will you still be asked to go tomorrow?" Bai Yu's breathing was slightly rapid. , looking at Bai Yan, talking about the time, looking at Bai Yan who was too calm at this moment, Bai Yu wanted to see what was going on in Bai Yan's mind, why he was not excited at all.
Those who heard it couldn't help but get excited. Why did Bai Yan, the person involved, look calm.
"I'm calling. Your Majesty told me to go directly to the palace study after going to court tomorrow!" Bai Yan looked at Bai Yu and replied softly, with a hint of helplessness in his words.
Quiet~! The entire study fell into silence because of Bai Yan's words, and what followed was everyone's excitement. Even the carefree Bai Yu couldn't help showing a happy expression at this moment.
"Good boy!" Bai Yu looked at Bai Yan and didn't know what to say. Bai Yu was like this, not to mention the other people in the study. At this time, even Bai Yan, who had always been steady, his expression was no longer the same as before. Apart from shock, he was excited.
Uncle Bai and Tai Jing didn't know what to say, and they didn't come back to their senses until a moment later.
"Sure enough!" Uncle Bai turned his head and looked at Bai Yan. Bai Yan also had a serious face at this moment and nodded to his brother.
"The king is planning to train Bai Yan to be a regular servant!" Bai Yan said. The king's intention is now very obvious. He is preparing to take Bai Yan with him as a regular servant.
The Zhongchang Shi can be said to be a staff member next to Ying Zheng. In addition to helping Ying Zheng handle some affairs submitted to Xianyang by counties and counties, he also stays with Ying Zheng, learning about major government affairs, and preparing to be qualified for important positions in the Qin State in the future. , regardless of the fact that the position of Chang Shi does not have much real power, but being by Ying Zheng's side every day is the greatest right.
And just imagine, in the future, once the veterans of the Qin State age and retire, facing the important positions held by those veterans, should such important rights be handed over to people from other forces, or should they be handed over to people who have been by their side all year round, capable and People who know their roots and have been cultivated by themselves.
"How old are you? Why does the king pay so much attention to you!" When Bai Yu heard his brother's words, he naturally knew that what he said was true. In addition to being excited and happy, he turned his head and looked Bai Yan up and down, and saw that the man in front of him was not burly. , not fat, not to mention a handsome young man, Bai Yu couldn't tell, and couldn't understand why the king valued the boy in front of him so much.
If he is leading troops to open up territory for the Qin State, Bai Yu admits that this boy does have some abilities, at least better than his uncle. However, the king does not hesitate to let this boy Bai Yan give up his military power and turn to the court, and personally lead it. Around him, Bai Yu really didn't expect it at all.
In addition to being good at leading troops in battle, what kind of material does this guy have that makes him a regular servant? When he thought about this boy becoming one of the many ministers in the court in the future, Bai Yu felt vaguely that it seemed very unreliable for some reason.
In the study room, Bai Yan looked at Bai Yu's eyes, smiled bitterly, and stopped teasing Bai Yu. He was really too tired today. Not only was his body tense, but his spirit did not dare to relax for a moment.
For Bai Yan, going to the study to accompany Ying Zheng was a thousand times more tiring than leading troops in battle, or even going to the battlefield.
To lead an army in a war, you only need to rely on the Qin sword to plan and respond to the enemy's deployment. In addition to planning, it is physical work, including killing. However, accompanying Ying Zheng in the palace study not only requires twelve thoughts at all times. , even a word must be carefully considered.
Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger. Although in Bai Yan's eyes, this sentence is not very suitable for Ying Zheng, Ying Zheng is the king of a country after all. In the future, Qin Shihuang, who will dominate the world, said that it is impossible without pressure.
Just like today when he was thirsty, Bai Yan didn't dare to take the initiative to ask for water. Under the dim candlelight. As everyone was talking, a maid came to the study and told Bai Yu that there was a banquet and fine wine in the mansion.
Bai Yu nodded, and then he learned that Tai Jing had not eaten anything and Bai Yan had not returned. Bai Yu asked his servants to prepare food and wine in the mansion to entertain Tai Jing.
"You guys are not happy, huh? Why do you look unhappy? By the way! You guys, don't tell me that you don't want to!" I don't know if Bai Yan's unhappy expression is too obvious or what. Bai Yu was going to let Bai Yan invite Tai Jing to eat, but looking at Bai Yan, Bai Yu vaguely realized that Bai Yan didn't seem to want to stay in the palace or be a regular attendant.
Thinking of this possibility, Bai Yu almost lost his breath and glared at Bai Yan, as if he would beat Bai Yan as long as Bai Yan dared to nod.
Uncle Bai and Bai Yan on the side heard Bai Yu's words and at first thought that Bai Yu was overthinking, how could this be possible? This is the position of the Standing Attendant, the closest person to Ying Zheng among the ministers, and the political commissar Ying will definitely be given a heavy responsibility in the future.
However, when the two of them looked at Bai Yan, for some reason, looking at Bai Yan's awkward smile, a bad premonition quietly emerged in their minds.
No way! ! ! Bai Yan really wants to refuse? Tai Jing, who had already fantasized about following Bai Yan's chickens and dogs to heaven in the future, heard Bai Yu's words and instinctively thought, "How is this possible?" However, when he saw Bai Yan's plain expression, without any excitement or joy, Tai Jing Suddenly, something clicked in my heart.
No! impossible! ! ! Tai Jing opened his mouth slightly and looked at Bai Yan with a dull expression.
"How is this possible? It's really a blessing for Bai Yan that the king is willing to promote Bai Yan. How could Bai Yan refuse?" Bai Yan came back to his senses and looked at Bai Yu who was looking straight at him. He saw Uncle Bai and Bai Yan With nervous eyes and a look that made Tai Jing want to jump up, he quickly said with a smile.
"It's good that you know!" Bai Yu looked at Bai Yan, still with a slightly suspicious expression, but Bai Yan's words did make him feel more at ease.
The same is true for Bai Bo, Bai Yan and Tai Jing. If Bai Yan refuses even this, then in their eyes, he is an extremely stupid person, and they all wonder if there is something wrong with Bai Yan's brain.
"Brother Jing, don't blame me for not being able to fulfill my promise today, please!" Seeing that Bai Yu and others had no doubts, Bai Yan quickly changed the topic to Tai Jing. The food and wine were already prepared, and they were going to talk about it here at the mansion.
··········The second day. Bai Yan and Bai Yu still rode a carriage to the court together. It was still the same as last time. As soon as Bai Yan stepped out of the carriage, he attracted the attention of many civil and military officials in front of the palace gate.
Bai Yan was okay, but Bai Yu frowned when he saw this scene, and his eyes were already quite impatient. If it was like this yesterday, it was fine, but it was obviously not the first time. Why did those officials still look at that boy Bai Yan with such eyes? Could it be that they really deceived him and Bai Shi didn't dare to do anything?
Think of this. Bai Yu became increasingly angry. Fortunately, when he saw Mr. Hu and Mao Jiao walking over together, Bai Yu was able to suppress the anger in his heart.
"Mr. Hu, Mr. Mao!"
"Mr. Hu, Mr. Mao!" Bai Yan and Bai Yu saluted Hu Quan and Mao Jiao. Hu Quan and Mao Jingjiao nodded, and after a simple return of the gift, they looked anxiously at Bai Yan up and down. This made Bai Yu beside him curious, what was going on, and why Mr. Hu and Mr. Mao were looking at Bai Yan like this.
"Could the assassin hurt you last night?" Mr. Hu looked at Bai Yan and asked. The news of Bai Yan's assassination last night had already spread throughout Xianyang. After all, General Zuo Geng was assassinated in Xianyang City. This was by no means a trivial matter.
Last night, not to mention Xianyang City's city magistrate and all city officials, and even the palace guards were all dispatched to search for assassins in the city. Even the king was furious about this incident.
is also like this. Mr. Hu, who received the news last night, has been worried about whether Bai Yan was injured.
"Bai Yan is ashamed to have caused Mr. Hu and Mr. Mao to worry. Please rest assured that Bai Yan is not injured!" Bai Yan said gratefully to Mr. Hu.
However, Bai Yu, who was next to Bai Yan and Mr. Hu, was confused when he heard Mr. Hu's words. Assassination?
? ? ? This guy Bai Yan was assassinated by an assassin last night? Why didn't I hear this kid say this all night last night?
