After making an appointment with Jing Qi and Zhao Wushang to meet at Lu's Restaurant in the evening, Bai Yan came to the governor's house.
In the study room.
When Mr. Yang saw Bai Yan, he couldn't help but laugh.
"Did anyone get injured in this battle with the Huns?"
Mr. Yang asked. In fact, before Bai Yan came back, Mr. Yang had already sent people to inquire. He knew that Bai Yan had not been seriously injured in this battle, but now that he saw Bai Yan, Mr. Yang was still concerned.
"Mr. Yang! Fortunately, Bai Yan has the soldiers protecting him to the death this time, so he will be fine!"
Bai Yan bowed his hands in front of Mr. Yang in ceremony.
When Mr. Yang heard this, he nodded and breathed a sigh of relief. After returning the courtesy to Bai Yan, he motioned for Bai Yan to come over and take a seat.
"Luckily you are here in Yanmen, otherwise the consequences would be unpredictable!"
Mr. Yang looked at Bai Yan, who was kneeling down in Qin's official uniform, and sighed.
If Bai Yan hadn't sent a letter to Xianyang on Bai Yan's behalf, Bai Yan would have just returned to Yanmen before the Xiongnu went south. Mr. Yang couldn't imagine what would happen if Yanmen, which had experienced a severe drought, was burned, killed and plundered by the Huns again. What a tragedy.
And once Yanmen fell, Yang Duanhe, as the governor of Yanmen County, would probably be punished even if he didn't die in the hands of the Huns.
Therefore, what Yang Duanhe said was not false at all. He was really glad that Bai Yan returned early.
"In defeating the Xiongnu, Bai Yan only relied on the soldiers on the side and was not afraid of death!"
Bai Yan replied humbly. Even Bai Yan, who commanded the Bai family's iron cavalry, couldn't help but sigh when he thought of the bloody battles of the frontier soldiers in the Yunzhong Mountains.
"After this battle, Bai Yan finally understood why Li Mu in the past was able to completely annihilate our Qin army with the same number of troops. The momentum of riding on the side was so unstoppable!"
Bai Yan looked at Yang Duanhe and told him what happened at Yunzhong Pass that day, among the five thousand soldiers on the frontier, not one of them retreated or survived.
In the study room.
Bai Yan was telling, and Mr. Yang listened carefully and kept nodding, his eyes full of approval. When Mr. Yang saw Wang Jian leading the army in person, he did not dare to confront Li Mu head-on. The biggest reason was that he was riding on the side. .
Mr. Yang knew General Wang Jian's habit of leading troops. With Qin's huge army and Qin's continuous supplies, how could he retreat without fighting if he wasn't very afraid.
And privately.
Wang Jian once said that among all the countries in the world, the most feared were the side cavalry under Li Mu. The elite side cavalry were even far inferior to those of Chu, which boasted a million soldiers.
Footsteps were heard outside the door. A maid slowly came to the study with tea and poured tea for Mr. Yang and Bai Yan.
"Zhao Jiangyifang was once famous for his bravery. Now he died in the Yunzhong Mountains. What a pity!"
After listening to Bai Yan's story, Mr. Yang nodded slowly.
The name Zhao Jiangyifang was familiar to Mr. Yang. He was one of the few generals under Li Mu at the time. Now he finally returned to Qin and served Bai Yan, but he died fighting the Huns. It is really a pity.
"Yifang died in battle, so among the side riders, is there anyone who can replace him?"
Mr. Yang raised his head and looked at Bai Yan.
When Bai Yan heard Yang Lao's words, he thought about it in his mind and shook his head. Yifang, Huipu, and Yu He were once the three generals under Li Mu. They had all been demoted after surrendering to Qin, but compared to The others, these three at least still have the title of Qin Kingdom. After this battle, Kuai Jin, Guan Shou and others still have not yet reached the title of general.
During this period of time, Bai Yan has been thinking about this problem, how to fill this vacancy and avoid the worst result of 'the transfer of Chu generals'.
After much thought, there was no candidate among the Bai family's cavalry generals. Bai Yan could only focus on the Ran family. Bai Yu had said before that the Ran family of Ran Wu's family could be trusted, and apart from the Ran family, In addition, the second one is Lao Zhen and Feng Cang who are now staying in Yingchuan.
Those two people can believe it, after all, they were the two who participated in the murder of Han Ling.
"Mr. Yang, do you have any recommendations?"
Bai Yan looked at Mr. Yang.
Now that Mr. Yang is asking about this matter, maybe Mr. Yang has someone to recommend to him.
"Yes!"
When Mr. Yang heard Bai Yan's words, he smiled and nodded.
Seeing Bai Yan's confused look, Mr. Yang didn't hide it and directly spoke to someone.
"My son Yang Yan!"
When Mr. Yang said this, he sighed deeply again and looked at Bai Yan.
In the battle at Yanyu City, Yang Yan almost made a big mistake and even almost died outside Yanyu City. Fortunately, Bai Yan led the Bai family's cavalry and charged into the formation with the cavalry before he was saved. Therefore, Bai Yan can be said to be Yang Yan's savior.
Later, although Yang Yan survived, and because the king did not make a big mistake, and because he was mindful of Yang's loyalty, he was not convicted. However, because of this, he was demoted and transferred to Hangu Pass as a guard general.
Although Hangu Pass is the most powerful pass in the world and the greatest guarantee for Qin, Mr. Yang knows that now that Qin has destroyed Han and Zhao one after another, and if it attacks Yan now, it will definitely attack Wei and Chu in the future.
Yingzheng's grand plan for the Central Plains was to unify the four seas and return the world to Qin. This was the time to make great achievements, but Yang Yan was stationed at Hangu Pass. This made Mr. Yang, as a father, feel at ease.
You must know that he and his brother Yang Xian are already very old. Even if the Yang family has connections, what is more needed is the Yang family's support.
"This time, I also want to find a position for my son Yang Xian!"
Mr. Yang looked at Bai Yan, raised his hand, and said softly.
Mr. Yang's tone was very soft, and when he spoke, he was just like an ordinary person, an old father who cares for his son.
In the eyes of Mr. Yang, among the generals of the Qin State, the one he most hopes his eldest son, Yang Yan, will follow is not Yang Yan following generals such as Wang Jian, Xin Sheng, Meng Wu, and Li Yao, but following those who are not yet generals. Bai Yan, the person in front of me is a descendant of the Bai family.
First, whether it is Wang Jian, Meng Wu and others, those families are dependent on too many forces. If Yang Yan goes, there is little chance. Even if Wang Jian, Meng Wu and others are given a chance, they must take care of other noble clans. If Yang Yan goes, There won't be much chance.
Secondly, Bai Yan had saved Yang Yan's life, and Yang Yan always remembered it. The relationship between the two was very good, so there was no need to worry that Yang Yan would not be reused.
Third, although Bai Yan's title is now low, and the Bai family has experienced decline, it is not as good as the Meng family and the Wang family at this time, but Bai Yan's ability, whether it is in conquering Korea, destroying Zhao, or two battles with the Xiongnu In a fight, Mr. Yang could see the courage, courage and determination in Bai Yan.
What he saw in Bai Yan was what Mr. Yang saw with his own eyes, so Mr. Yang was willing to let his eldest son follow Bai Yan.
In addition, Mr. Yang knew better that if it had been before, Bai Yan might have been trapped in Yanmen to prevent the north from going south. However, after the battle in the Yunzhong Mountains, the Xiongnu would never dare to think of going south again within three to five years.
Since then, Bai Yan, who has no border troubles in the north, has the two most elite cavalry in the entire Qin Kingdom, the Bai's cavalry and the border cavalry.
Wait for Bai Yan to lead the side cavalry to recover.
In Ying Zheng's war to attack other countries, he would never ignore Bai Yan and Bai Yan's command, the two powerful cavalry armies in Yanmen in the north.
So various.
After meeting Bai Yan today, Mr. Yang couldn't wait to express his request. What he said to Bai Yan seemed to be a recommendation, but in fact it was not a personal move. Mr. Yang knew the relationship between the Yang family and the Bai family, so he spoke. , Bai Yan should not refuse.
More importantly, this is also a request from Mr. Yang.
After all, I want to transfer Yang Yan to Yanmen to serve as a general on the side. I am afraid that Mr. Yang and the Yang family alone are not enough. I also need the help of the Bai family. Most importantly, I also need the help of Bai Yan, who just won the victory. , wrote to Xianyang in person.
With Bai Yan's letter, even if there are dissatisfactions from other powerful families in the court, it will be difficult to interfere with Ying Zheng's decision.
In the study room.
Bai Yan was a little surprised when he heard what Mr. Yang said. He didn't expect that the person recommended by Mr. Yang was actually Yang Yan. You must know that Yang Yan served as a guard at Hangu Pass and was Mr. Yang's eldest son.
But looking at Mr. Yang's appearance, Bai Yan thought for a while and roughly guessed what Mr. Yang was thinking. Looking at Mr. Yang's smile, Bai Yan could understand how difficult it was for Mr. Yang, just like his father, who silently resisted everything. On my shoulders, I only wish him well. Seeing him being slandered, living a tired life, and being laughed at because of the smell of corpses, my father didn't say it out loud, but he felt more uncomfortable than anyone else.
"Bianqi has no lieutenants for a day, and Bai Yan cannot feel at ease. Previously, Bai Yan was worried that General Yang Yan was old and Bai Yan was not qualified enough, so he did not dare to speak to Mr. Yang rashly, let alone write to Xianyang without permission. Now Mr. Yang has said this , it’s really the blessing of the side rider, the blessing of Bai Yan!”
Bai Yan laughed and bowed his hands to Mr. Yang with a look of joy and excitement.
"Bai Yan has been thinking about General Yang Yan's loyalty and bravery for a long time. Don't make fun of Bai Yan with what Mr. Yang said today!"
Bai Yan said seriously.
When Mr. Yang saw Bai Yan's sudden appearance, he was unprepared and nodded without thinking too much.
"The transfer involves one party, so it's no joke!"
When Mr. Yang saw that Bai Yan was more excited than him, as if he was afraid that he would regret it, his old face showed a dumbfounded expression.
After hearing the deputy general's words from Bai Yan, Mr. Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Okay! At this time, Bai Yanke has made an agreement with Mr. Yang not to have any regrets. As Mr. Yang has a letter waiting here, he might as well ask Mr. Yang to write a letter home, send it to Hangu Pass, and give it to Yang Yan General, Bai Yan also wrote a letter immediately and submitted it to Xianyang!"
When Bai Yan heard what Mr. Yang said, he sighed deeply, tapped the wooden table excitedly, turned his head and looked at the maid who was pouring tea.
"Go get a roll of bamboo slips."
Bai Yan originally wanted the maid to get a roll of bamboo slips, but he said it in a normal way, seeming to dislike the maid's slow movements. He stood up directly and walked towards the wooden stand with bamboo slips on the side. He came to the blank bamboo holder and took two rolls of bamboo. He turned around briefly and returned to the wooden table.
Such an anxious gesture made Mr. Yang laugh from ear to ear and shook his head in confusion.
Seeing Bai Yan lowering his head and writing non-stop, Yang Lao breathed a sigh of relief.
He didn't react just now. At this time, Mr. Yang looked at Bai Yan. He still didn't know Bai Yan's intention. He didn't expect that he could take care of the face of an old man at such a young age.
Thinking of this, Mr. Yang looked at Bai Yan with his old eyes, and a flash of gratitude flashed. At this moment, looking at Bai Yan's young age, Mr. Yang really sighed that the Bai family finally gave birth to a child. Incredible person.
Less than a moment.
A scroll of letters from Xianyang was written in Bai Yan's hand. Bai Yan took out the county captain's seal from the huge sleeve pocket of his official uniform, stamped it on it, and then gave it to Mr. Yang to read.
Next to it, there is a plate of official clay that Mr. Yang uses every day.
"good!"
Mr. Yang read the contents inside the bamboo slips and nodded when he saw the reason why Bai Yan requested to transfer Yang Yan.
"By the way, do you know?"
Mr. Yang looked at Bai Yan and thought for a while. After hesitating for a while, he continued to speak. But before speaking, he asked the maid to leave. After the maid left, he ordered the guards outside to prevent anyone from approaching without permission.
After doing all this, Mr. Yang felt relieved and looked at Bai Yan.
"Previously, there were two guests in the palace of the imperial censor Mi Zhou. One of them was Jing Qi of the Jing family of Chu State, and the other was Zhao Wushang of the Zhao family."
Mr. Yang said.
When he said these two names, Mr. Yang frowned slightly and looked at Bai Yan with a trace of doubt.
Mr. Yang can make his eldest son, Yang Yan, not rely on the Wang family or the Meng family, but choose Bai Yan. Naturally, there is something different about Mr. Yang. And now, the stay of Jingqi and Zhao Guanshang has made Mr. Yang keenly aware of it. Something is wrong.
The King of Chu passed away due to illness. Nowadays, the state of Chu is in chaos because of his position as King of Chu. As Xiong Fuchu’s two confidants, Jing Qi and Zhao Guanshang can understand why they want to win over Lord Chang Wen, but at the moment, Mi Jing is safe. Later, he actually stayed in Yanmen.
Is staying to meet Bai Yan more important than the position of King of Chu?
"I have met those two people. Bai Yan also has an appointment with those two people. Let's meet at Lu's Restaurant tonight!"
When Bai Yan heard what Mr. Yang said, he nodded and told what happened before coming.
When Mr. Yang heard that Bai Yan had an appointment with Jing Qi and Zhao Guan, not only did he not relax, but he frowned even more. If he was still suspicious at the beginning, now Mr. Yang has realized that the purpose of those two people must be Bai Yan. Yan.
"It's a long story at this point. Does Mr. Yang still remember that Uncle Bai Yan was assassinated in Fuzhou?"
Bai Yan said this, thought for a while, and looked at Mr. Yang. Since he had written to Xianyang to transfer Yang Yan, Bai Yan no longer wanted to hide Mr. Yang and Yang Yan's affairs about the Bai family.
After all, Mr. Yang, who has experienced ups and downs, is okay, but Yang Yan is different. He is a good friend with Mi Jing. Once Yang Yan becomes the deputy general of the side cavalry, he must know what happened at the beginning, otherwise Yang Yan will one day be killed. use.
"Bai Yu was assassinated?"
When Mr. Yang heard Bai Yan suddenly mention Bai Yu's assassination, he was a little confused. Wasn't it about Jing Qi and Zhao Wushang?
"Did the Jing family and the Zhao family do it?"
Yang Lao thought of something and looked up at Bai Yan, his eyes full of solemnity.
Bai Yan shook his head, looked at Mr. Yang, and said nothing.
Mr. Yang frowned, but at the next moment, his eyes suddenly widened and he looked at Bai Yan with extremely shocked eyes.
"Is there any evidence?"
Old Yang's face was a little flustered at this moment, and he couldn't believe the thought that appeared in his mind.
"The person who was in Gao Nu in Shangjun, who joined forces with the Xiongnu and informed the Xiongnu, was not the one who investigated, but the dead Lu Lou!"
Bai Yan said, looking at Mr. Yang.
This meaning is already obvious. Not only Bai Yu's matter, but also Shangjun Gaonu's matter was planned by Chang Wenjun and Chang Pingjun behind the scenes.
"What?"
When Mr. Yang heard Bai Yan's words one after another, his expression changed drastically. Bai Yan's few words, but what he said behind them was enough to make people feel frightened. Who dares to believe that there is such a deep secret behind it.
Lu Lou, if Mr. Yang remembers correctly, he has vaguely heard of this name. It seems that many years ago, he was there
Changwenjun's mansion.
Thinking of this, and then thinking of some things, some places that seemed ordinary at first, Mr. Yang suddenly felt that something was wrong, especially the place where Meng Tian was stationed at that time. If it was according to Bai Yan, then Meng Tian's time at that time was not a coincidence. !
Qi State Linzi.
In a remote countryside, on a piece of wasteland, a carriage slowly stopped. Followed by four guards holding swords, a woman wearing Qi costumes and an exquisite jade hairpin walked out. Among the weeds.
The breeze blew by, and clumps of tall grass in the fields swayed from side to side.
The woman came to a small mound covered with grass and stopped. She knelt on the ground and gently pulled up the grass with her delicate white hands.
A tear slipped down the woman's cheek and finally fell to the ground.
"Mother, Master is here to see you!"
With trembling hands, Master Xu was weeding the hill in front of her. The reason why she went to Lu's Restaurant was because of this piece of land. After her mother died, she came from Zhao State and not only did she not have the ability to survive. , and there is no land to bury his mother.
I don’t know how much time has passed, but the scorching sun has passed, and Master Xu is still murmuring beside the small mound.
Just like a little girl telling her mother at home, what happened today was either sad or happy, but the word Bai Yan always appeared vaguely.
It was not until sunset that the woman spent several hours clearing away the small weeds on the small mound, and a small grave suddenly appeared.
After the sacrifice.
With reluctance, Master Xu slowly stood up and walked towards the carriage.
The four retinues were all disciples raised by Bai Yan, and they were very skilled. After taking refuge in Bai Yan's tent, they had been loyal to Bai Yan. Bai Yan never treated his soldiers badly, let alone his disciples, so the four of them were rushing Master Xu to come together. After returning to China, no matter how difficult the journey was, I never complained at all.
Now, seeing Master Xu coming, the four subordinates were ready to escort Master Xu back to Linzi City.
But after a while.
On the way back to Linzi, Master Xu suddenly called to stop.
The four retinues looked at each other with confusion. At a glance, they saw a small road in the distance in front of them. Apart from a few people, there was a very exquisite carriage on the carriage. There was nothing else.
"Let's go!"
Master Xu's words suddenly came from the carriage again. The four guards and the groom heard the words, and although they were puzzled, they continued on their way.
On the carriage.
Master Xu is very beautiful after being dressed up carefully. Although she is not as beautiful as Bao Shi and Zhao Qiuna, and she is not as beautiful as Tian Feiyan, but Master Xu is beautiful after being dressed up carefully. This place will make countless men salivate.
After waiting for a long time, Master Xu opened the curtain of the car window, turned sideways and looked back, looking at the path he had just passed.
Just now she actually saw Tian Ding's daughter, Tian Feiyan, following an old woman, supporting the old woman obediently. However, Master Xu saw with his own eyes that the old woman's clothes were anything but noble.
What exactly is going on?
Thinking that Tian Feiyan was walking on the path just now, supporting the old woman, and never noticed him, Master Xu looked at it with doubts and saw that it was already getting late, so he could only come back tomorrow.
Who is that old woman? He was actually able to be supported by Tian Ding's daughter, Tian Feiyan of the Tian Mansion, showing such a well-behaved look.
Why did they go to that path? Where did that path lead to?
Puzzling thoughts emerged in Master Xu's mind, but now Master Xu not only didn't want Tian Feiyan to see him, but also wanted to see it in person.
He really liked her after all.
In Master Xu's mind, the young man who often read and wrote bamboo slips under the candlelight in the middle of the night came to mind.
(End of chapter)
