In the dark of night, after dinner, Ying Zheng came to Princess Mi's room in the harem and lay beside the exquisite bed. He couldn't fall asleep for a long time. The silence outside the room gave Ying Zheng a sense of anxiety.
I don’t know how much time passed.
"Kings?"
Princess Mi was a little confused when she saw Ying Zheng getting up again.
"It's hard for me to go to bed. Let's go to the study first and then look at all the books!"
Ying Zheng said.
Seeing this, Princess Mi also stood up and came behind Ying Zheng to put on clothes for Ying Zheng.
Concerning the Qi volumes mentioned by Ying Zheng, Princess Mi knew that those were the bamboo slips sent by Qi State. From the very first bamboo slips sent, until now, whenever Ying Zheng could not sleep, he would look at those bamboo slips. , this seems to have become Ying Zheng's habit.
"Concubine Mi doesn't have to go to the study with me!"
Ying Zheng put on his clothes and walked out of the room after speaking.
Princess Mi looked at Ying Zheng's back and sighed helplessly. Her eyes were a little lonely, but then she felt relieved. At least there was some concern in Ying Zheng's tone.
"He is Ying Zheng!"
Princess Mi whispered softly, why didn't she understand that Ying Zheng's treatment of her was ultimately influenced by the Chu family. Thinking of this, Princess Mi slowly walked back to the bed without disturbing Ying Zheng.
the other side.
In the dark night, several maids held candles and led the way, followed by Ying Zheng, and seven or eight eunuchs followed at the back.
As the study room of Xianyang Palace, there are no less than a hundred candle lamps in the study room. Even if Ying Zheng is not around, they will always be lit. The purpose is that if Ying Zheng has something urgent, he can summon Qin ministers at any time at night or handle political affairs. .
In the study, Ying Zheng came to the wooden table, slowly knelt down and waited for the eunuch to bring the bamboo slips, then opened it again and looked at it.
It's been months.
However, Ying Zheng has never received any news from Mao Jiao and Yao Jia. Even when Qi State Housheng came there, there was no news about the old man. Ying Zheng said in his heart that he was not in a hurry. It was a lie. For the old man, Ying Zheng was more Everyone is eager to meet.
Not only because of this old man, Ying Zheng saw the possibility of Qin resolving internal troubles in the future, but more importantly, he was afraid of the old man appearing in front of other princes and kings.
You know, the Qin State is about to attack Wei, and there will be a battle with the Chu State sooner or later.
"Kings!"
There were footsteps in the study. Ying Zheng looked up and saw Concubine Qi, wearing Qi costumes, already arriving in the study.
"Why did Concubine Qi stay up late at night?"
Ying Zheng looked at Concubine Qi and asked softly.
Ying Zheng had always doted on this young, beautiful and very sensible Concubine Qi. In Ying Zheng's heart, even Concubine Mi was not as good as her.
"I come here to see the king!"
Concubine Qi did not explain much, but simply told Ying Zheng that she just wanted to take a look.
"Come to the widow!"
After Ying Zheng glanced at Concubine Qi, he said to Concubine Qi, and then continued to look down at the bamboo slips.
Following the footsteps, Ying Zheng felt the faint fragrance of the woman beside him. He turned to look at the woman in front of him and looked at himself. Two delicate hands were already placed on his shoulders. Ying Zheng couldn't help but sigh. For a while, I rarely went to see Concubine Qi, but she was a bit indifferent.
But there is no choice. Now Changping Lord is already in Yingchen to stabilize the situation in Yingchuan for the Qin State. In order to stabilize the officials of the Chu State factions and the clan members, whether before or in the next few months, Ying Zheng must Through Mi Fei, he must reveal his attitude to everyone.
As the King of Qin, in fact, many times, Ying Zheng cannot do whatever he wants.
"Did Han Yezhe tell you?"
Ying Zheng looked back at the bamboo slips.
Not long after arriving in the study, Concubine Qi arrived shortly afterwards. As for Concubine Qi and Han Yezhe getting close, Ying Zheng naturally knew Concubine Qi's little thoughts.
"Han Ye knew that the king felt sorry for Princess Mi and was worried that the king would be tired late at night, so he ordered someone to tell me about the king going to the study alone late at night."
Concubine Qi obediently rubbed Ying Zheng's shoulders with her delicate hands.
In response to Ying Zheng's inquiry, Concubine Qi not only did not deny it, but directly told Han Yezhe's actions without any concealment.
In the study room.
Ying Zheng said nothing more, and Concubine Qi also waited on Ying Zheng quietly.
After a long time, as Ying Zheng finished reading the bamboo slips in his hand and was about to look at another volume of bamboo slips, Concubine Qi looked at the wooden box in the distance and her eyes moved.
"My lord, why is there a bag there?"
Concubine Qi looked not far away in confusion, and pointed curiously at the cloth bag placed next to the boxes of wooden boxes.
When Ying Zheng heard Concubine Qi's words, he looked at Concubine Qi next to him. He didn't know Concubine Qi's subtle tricks. Although he was rarely sleepy, he couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth. He didn't say anything. After a few breaths, , looking at Concubine Qi who lowered her head with a guilty conscience and seemed embarrassed, Ying Zheng was really amused by Concubine Qi.
"Go get it for me!"
Ying Zheng didn't bother to point it out. He thought that when Han Yezhe told Concubine Qi about the news about him in the study, he also mentioned Bai Yan's matter.
Concubine Qi obviously also took note of this matter, and only reminded him here, hoping that he would take a look if he had time.
"promise!"
Concubine Qi nodded to Ying Zheng, then stood up, took the package, and opened it next to the wooden table.
Looking at the bag full of bamboo slips, Concubine Qi realized why Han Yezhe didn't dare to mention this matter just now. Her pretty face was a bit dumbfounded, but Concubine Qi thought that Han Yezhe had said that this bag was made after dark. Bai Yan and Hu Jin delivered it in person, and Concubine Qi sighed in her heart.
It’s probably about Mr. Hu’s burial!
Thinking that Han Ye had been helping her before, she took this as repayment, and it was also a favor to General Hu Jin. She hoped that one day, when she asked for help from Hu, General Hu Jin would remember this.
"Kings!"
Concubine Qi looked at the order of markings on the bamboo slips, took out the first scroll, held the bamboo slips in both hands, imitated the eunuch, and handed it to Ying Zheng with her head down.
After all, she took the opportunity to propose this cloth bundle. Now that Ying Zheng has to take care of it, she naturally wants to make it pleasing to Ying Zheng.
Behind wooden table.
Ying Zheng looked at Concubine Qi, then took the bamboo slips and spread his hands.
Ying Zheng had the same idea as Concubine Qi, thinking that Bai Yan and Hu Jin came late at night and what they were doing was nothing but Hu Quan's business. After all, excluding Hu Quan's business, Ying Zheng couldn't think of anything that would happen to Bai Yan and Hu Jin. Looking for him, Hu Jin had already returned to Xianyang and would have reported anything important. Bai Yan was not in Yanmen before and was almost assassinated when he went to the border of Chu State. He has been lurking at the border since then.
If Bai Yan wanted to report the assassination, he would have already ordered someone to report it.
at the moment.
The most likely thing is that it is about Hu Quan. After all, if Ying Zheng remembers correctly, Hu Quan's coffin will be sent to Luoyin for burial in one or two days.
"Um?"
However, following the thoughts in his mind, after opening the bamboo slips, Ying Zheng looked at the words on it, and instantly made Ying Zheng look unexpectedly, because what was written on it was the situation of the nobles in Chu State.
As Ying Zheng looked down the bamboo slips, his expression became more serious, and all the fatigue he felt at the beginning had dissipated.
Ying Zheng didn't expect that it was completely different from what he imagined. This was not about Hu Quan's burial. The bamboo slips were actually filled with secrets related to the Chu Kingdom!
"Send it over!!!"
After reading the first volume, Ying Zheng quickly asked Concubine Qi to give him the second volume. His expression had changed drastically compared to the beginning.
When Concubine Qi saw Ying Zheng's appearance, her pretty face was full of surprise, but after hearing Ying Zheng's words, Concubine Qi seemed to realize that these bamboo slips did not seem to be Hu Quan's business. Thinking of this, Concubine Qi lowered her head and found out the second one. Two volumes, and then both hands were handed over to Ying Zheng.
"In Pengni City next to Jiujiang, Peng Qi, the ancestor of the Peng family, raised six thousand soldiers. His son Peng Bo once had a conflict with Jing Qi. Peng Qi and Xiong You had a private agreement before."
"Yugan City, in the hinterland of the granary of the Chu State, Mi An, the son of Mi Zong, hid a hundred miles of grain in Youwang's dense forest. During the war, it was transported down the Yugan River to Jiujiang."
"Xiyang City is an important place in the Chu Kingdom. Its chief general Fan Xiang has seven lieutenants and generals including Zeng Lai, Hu Sun, and Xi Shao. Five of them are Xiong You's confidants, and the remaining two are Li Yuan's disciples. , promoted by Chengen Li Yuan."
"Zhongli City, along the Huaihe River, 700 miles away from Shouchun, the capital, has more than 4,000 soldiers of the Zhongli clan. Its branches, Zhongli Chuan, Zhongli Hao and others, were dissatisfied with the Zhongli clan and conspired with Li Yuan to seize the Zhongli clan. , Li Yuan dies, expel him!"
In the study room.
Ying Zheng looked at the bamboo slips and saw the extremely detailed records of every incident in Chu State. At this moment, Ying Zheng's eyes were full of disbelief and his expression was full of shock.
At this time, Ying Zheng no longer felt sleepy at all.
Ying Zheng couldn't figure out where Bai Yan got these secret information.
If this news is false, why is it so detailed that Ying Zheng cannot find anything that can be questioned.
But if they are all true, then where did Bai Yan get this information?
One volume, two volumes, three volumes, ten volumes, eleven volumes. More and more bamboo slips were scattered on the wooden table. Even until late at night, when the eunuch came on time to remind Ying Zheng that it was time to rest, Ying Zheng had no intention. Pay attention and look at the scrolls of bamboo slips.
"Kings?"
When Concubine Qi saw Ying Zheng seeing a scroll of bamboo slips, she suddenly stood up and looked at Ying Zheng with surprise.
However, how can Ying Zheng care about Concubine Qi at this moment? In today's world, the biggest threat and obstacle left by the Qin State is the Chu State. Since the fall of the Zhao State, Ying Zheng has spent countless days and nights alone in the country. A person in the study looked at the map, looking at whether Qin could destroy Chu, and when Qin would have the opportunity to send troops to fight Chu in a decisive battle, and what the odds of winning were.
And now.
Looking at these bamboo slips, we can see from the distribution of private soldiers raised by the nobles of Chu at the beginning, to the people who can instigate rebellion in Chu, the distribution of Chu's defenders, the location of Chu's grain and grass, the locations where Qin can attack Chu, and Qin's Where to transport grain and grass, and which route to take to attack Chu.
It is no exaggeration to say that as the King of Qin, this is the most comprehensive strategy for destroying Chu that Ying Zheng has seen in history, and based on this strategy for destroying Chu, there are nearly twenty volumes of bamboo slips recording it. , which made Ying Zheng feel a little dazed and couldn't believe it.
If everything is true, Ying Zheng feels that the destruction of Chu is just around the corner.
In this way, how could Ying Zheng not pay attention to it.
Next to the map.
Ying Zheng held the bamboo slips and looked at the location of Chu State on the map from time to time.
"Attack Chu here, gain the upper hand, and use the strength of Chu's army."
Ying Zhengdang looked at the detailed attack positions and the time of the deduction on the bamboo slips, and they were almost completely correct.
"Get all the rest!"
After Ying Zheng read it, his expression was full of excitement, and he quickly asked Concubine Qi to bring over the remaining bamboo slips.
Concubine Qi still didn't know that the matter was far beyond her initial imagination. These bamboo slips were probably related to the situation in Qin State and even the world. She quickly took the remaining two volumes of bamboo slips, walked to Ying Zheng's side in small steps, and handed them over to Ying Zheng. In the hands of Ying Zheng.
When Ying Zheng read the last two volumes of bamboo slips, he looked at the bamboo slips written inside by Bai Yan, writing his views on Chu and what Qin needed to pay attention to if Chu was to be destroyed.
Ying Zheng was in a daze.
For a long time, not to mention the vast majority of officials in the court, they did not support him in sending troops to attack Chu. Even those Qin officials such as Meng Wu, Li Si, Wang Wan, and Li Xin who had always supported him in sending troops to attack Chu, No one had ever presented him with bamboo slips recording the power of Chu State in such detail as these.
Looking at the bamboo slips in his hand, Ying Zheng turned his head and looked at a table in the distance. More than ten volumes of bamboo slips that he had read were placed on it. Ying Zheng was shocked and felt a little dazed.
Are these all written by Bai Yan himself?
Ying Zheng didn't understand, wasn't Bai Yan always at the border of Qin and Chu? Why did Bai Yan go to the Qin-Chu border to pay attention to Chu's actions and see if there was any chance of leading troops to attack Chu? But Bai Yan just came back and brought him so much detailed information. , as well as the methods to destroy Chu and the things that need to be paid attention to.
At this moment, Ying Zheng thought that when Bai Yan was still at the border of Qin and Chu, the Chu State had already sent people to the court to sue for peace, and the entire court, including him, the King of Qin, had agreed to the conditions offered by the Chu State, and had an agreement with the Chu State. Negotiating peace, everyone knew that Bai Yan's trip was destined to be fruitless, even him, Ying Zheng, was no exception.
After all, the news of Bai Yan's journey south leaked out and was known to the Chu State. Later, Qin and Chu met for peace talks, and no bigger war broke out. Under such circumstances, no one thought that Bai Yan could gain anything. He The same is true for Ying Zheng.
result
Seeing these bamboo slips now, Ying Zheng felt a little dazed. He couldn't believe his eyes, and even felt a little ridiculous in his heart. Ying Zheng wanted to ask, did Bai Yan steal the Chu State's family fortune, or became the king of the Chu State? Knowing that there are many things that only the King of Chu could possibly know, Bai Yan wrote them all on the bamboo slips and brought them back to him.
Bai Yan!
Bai Yan! !
Thinking of the young man's appearance, Ying Zheng was confused and shocked.
"Come here, summon Bai Yan into the palace to meet with me!"
Ying Zheng shook his head slightly, and after regaining his composure, he gave the order without hesitation.
Now, Ying Zheng must ask Bai Yan personally whether the news is true. If it is true, Ying Zheng knows that all previous plans can be completely overturned. The two bamboo slips that Bai Yan determined to destroy Chu are enough to make him He discussed carefully with Wei Liao, Wei Zhuang and others whether to destroy Wei first or Chu first.
"Your Majesty, it's already late at night, and General Bai Yan has already rested. What if your Majesty doesn't summon General Bai Yan to the palace for an interview tomorrow?"
Concubine Qi stood next to Ying Zheng, looking at Ying Zheng with a serious face, her eyes full of thinking. When she heard that Ying Zheng was going to summon Bai Yan at this time, she thought about it and tried to persuade her. After all, Ying Zheng had been busy for a long time. She didn't rest for days. If this continued, she was worried that Ying Zheng's body would be too tired.
"I can't wait!"
Ying Zheng looked at the map and shook his head.
At this moment, Ying Zheng was not only shocked, but also grateful. Fortunately, Concubine Qi had just let him take a look. Otherwise, he didn't know when he would take a look at these bamboo slips.
Think of this.
Ying Zheng couldn't help but curse Bai Yan in his heart for not presenting such an important matter in person.
This Bai Yan! ! !
Ying Zheng shook his head, his expression full of solemnity. While blaming Bai Yan, he also thought that Bai Yan could bring so much news. This made Ying Zheng feel both love and hate for a while. In the end, he could only sigh.
No matter what happens later, Bai Yan will have to talk about it.
Bai Yan silently wrote such an important thing on a bamboo slip, threw it in a package, and sent it to the palace? ? ?
This is Bai Yan.
Hu Mansion.
At night, at the gate of the quiet mansion, several servants in white clothes yawned tiredly in the candlelight.
However, just as these servants were talking softly, they suddenly saw a burst of fire on the street in the distance, followed by the sound of many footsteps.
After a while.
When they saw the palace guards holding torches and escorting a carriage arriving, the servant guarding the gate of Hu Mansion quickly glanced at them, wondering whether those people were coming to Hu Mansion or passing by.
It wasn't until he saw the palace guards and the carriage slowly stopping in front of the gate that the servant was sure that he was coming to the Hu Mansion, so he quickly let someone in to report.
Inside the Hu Mansion.
That night, after Hu Wujing, who was serving as a vigilante, received the news, he came to the courtyard with his servants.
"Han Yezhe!"
After waiting for a while, when he saw Han Yezhe coming to the yard with his servant, Hu Wujing quickly raised his hand to salute.
When Han Ye saw Hu Wujing, he raised his hand to return the salute. Looking at Hu Wujing, who was wearing mourning clothes, Han Ye also looked sad. He and Hu Quan were old acquaintances.
"The king wants to summon General Bai Yan!"
Han Ye did not disturb him too much, and bluntly told Hu Wujing the purpose of his trip. There was a funeral in Hu's house, so it was not appropriate to make noise and disrespect the deceased. This is why Han Ye deliberately did not bring anyone into Hu's house.
"Okay! Han Ye, please!"
Hu Wujing nodded, then turned around and led Han Yezhe towards the backyard.
Han Ye was relieved when he saw this. Fortunately, he had thought of General Hu Jin sending Bai Yan to the palace gate, so he guessed that Bai Yan was in the Hu Mansion, not the Bai Mansion.
Follow Hu Wujing.
After walking for a while, Han Yezhe and Hu Wujing saw Hu Jin, who had received the report from the servant and was already dressed.
"Han Yezhe!"
When Hu Jin saw Han Yezhe, he also noticed that there was no palace maid, eunuch, or guard behind Han Yezhe. Hu Jin naturally knew why.
Thinking of this, Hu Wujing raised his hand to salute Han Ye with gratitude.
This attention made Hu Jin feel warm.
"General Hu Jin, there is no need to be polite. Your Majesty is still waiting for General Bai Yan in the palace. Please take me to see General Bai Yan!"
Han Ye returned the courtesy.
Hu Jin nodded, and after looking at each other, he motioned to Hu Wujing to go watch the night and leave this place to him.
"please!"
Hu Wujing nodded, turned around and left, and Hu Jin motioned to Han Yezhe to follow him.
"Thank you!"
Han Yezhe nodded, and then the two of them walked and talked. After a while, under the guidance of the maid holding a candle lamp, Hu Jin led Han Yezhe to the door of a room. After knocking on the door, he gently Push the door open.
The maid also hurriedly entered the room at this time and lit the candle lamp in the room.
"Han Yezhe!"
At this time, Bai Yan, who was sleeping soundly on the bed, woke up dimly when he heard the movement. After he stood up, he saw Han Yezhe arriving. He quickly got up and walked out of the bed, and saluted Han Yezhe.
"General Bai, the king has summoned you. You are waiting in the study at the moment. General, please come into the palace quickly to meet the king!"
Han Yezhe said with cupped hands. Looking at Bai Yan's tired and bloodshot eyes, Han Yezhe could naturally see how tired Bai Yan was. He also knew that Bai Yan probably hadn't rested for long. However, when he thought that the king was at this moment, Waiting in the palace, Han Yezhe had no choice. No matter how tired Bai Yan was, he had to go to the palace immediately. He could not keep the king waiting for a long time.
You must know that the king did not rest for a whole day.
If it weren't for Jiang Bai Yan, Wang should have rested long ago.
"Okay, thank you, Han Ye!"
When Bai Yan heard that Ying Zheng wanted to see him, although his expression did not show any surprise, there was a hint of surprise in his heart. Bai Yan had never thought before that Ying Zheng would look at those bamboo slips today and summon him until late at night. .
"Go!"
Hu Jin looked at Bai Yan's eyes and nodded slowly, telling Bai Yan to leave quickly and come back early.
After reading the bamboo slips, Hu Jin naturally understood why Ying Zheng was so anxious to see Bai Yan. He was outside the palace just now. If he hadn't known that Bai Yan was too tired, Hu Jin would not have taken Bai Yan back to the house to rest first.
Bai Yan nodded and searched for Hu Jingong. After putting on his clothes, he followed Han Yezhe and walked out of the room, rushing to the Xianyang Palace in the night.
Thank you to all the book friends for your monthly tickets and recommendation votes. Thank you. I kneel down with a knife to thank you all.
I have been feeling unwell for the past two days while carrying a knife, and my wife who carries a knife is also feeling unwell. As I am taking care of my family, updates may not be timely, sorry.
