Under the gaze of everyone, the carriage galloped all the way to several eunuchs in the plains, and then slowly stopped.
The curtain opened and Bai Yan stepped out of the carriage.
When he saw the two eunuchs approaching, Bai Yan immediately raised his head and looked into the distance. When he saw Ying Zheng's figure dozens of steps away, Bai Yan couldn't care less. He took off his sword and jumped out of the carriage. .
When the two eunuchs came to the carriage, they were surprised to see Bai Yan's behavior. Before they could recover, they drowsily took the sword Zhanlu handed over by Bai Yan.
Seeing Bai Yan running towards Ying Zheng in a hurry, the eunuch stood there with a stunned look on his face, looking at each other.
"My lord, Bai Yan, pay your respects to the king!!!"
Before Bai Yan came to Ying Zheng, he knelt down on the ground a few steps away and saluted Ying Zheng, and it was also the first ceremony.
A few steps away, Bai Yan showed his eagerness and impatience, and he also kept a certain distance from Ying Zheng, a reassuring distance.
Not to mention Han Yezhe, other eunuchs, maids, and even Ying Zheng, no one expected Bai Yan to be so anxious.
Seeing Bai Yan's anxious behavior, Ying Zheng's eyes were full of surprise, but the smile on his lips never stopped, and the satisfaction in his eyes was beyond words.
Leaving Han Yezhe's company, Ying Zheng took a few steps forward.
Under the gaze of countless people, Ying Zheng knelt down, regardless of the soil, raised his hands in the cold wind, and returned the salute to Bai Yan.
Ritual, whether it was the Zhou Dynasty or today, has been passed down from generation to generation. The four words "ritual collapse and music destruction" refer more to the vassal states' overstepping of authority and disrespect for the emperor.
In today's world, unlike later generations, Ying Zheng, the king of Qin, would seriously ask questions about the ministers of Qin and even talented people he had never met. Rumor has it that King Zhaoxiang of Qin, the most famous king at the time, When he saw Fan Ju for the first time, he took the initiative to kneel on the ground and salute Fan Ju, and he saluted again and again. Only then did Fan Ju give good advice to King Qin Zhaoxiang.
And Ying Zheng's childhood experience made Ying Zheng kneel down on the ground without hesitation when Bai Yan was kneeling on the ground to perform the ceremonial ceremony, and return the gift to Bai Yan.
The etiquette between the monarch and his ministers is more of a mutual respect between the monarch and his ministers, rather than an inferiority complex.
However, in later generations, since the Qin Dynasty, no matter whether hundreds or thousands of years have passed, dynasties have continued to change, but it is difficult to present such a scene.
A cold wind blew.
On the plains, surrounded by countless Qin soldiers, and watched by countless Qin people and scholars from the Six Kingdoms, after Ying Zheng and Bai Yan saluted, Ying Zheng slowly opened his hands and supported Bai Yan's arms.
"Bai Yan, I miss you so much, so there is no need to be polite!"
Ying Zheng looked at Bai Yan, and neither his eyes nor his tone could conceal his excitement.
As the king of Qin, Ying Zheng could not speak out many of his thoughts, let alone talk to anyone. The same was true for the excitement in his heart when he learned that he was about to meet Bai Yan.
It is definitely a lie to say that Ying Zheng is not eager to see Bai Yan. Ever since he found the Nine Provinces Cauldron in the past, Ying Zheng has longed for Bai Yan to return to Xianyang almost every day, let alone Bai Yan leading his troops to attack south. Chu Dong was in deep danger.
Sometimes, the most difficult thing is not the long wait, but the upcoming hours.
As the king of Qin, Ying Zheng could not express his desire to see Bai Yan without scruples.
"My lord, thank you, Your Majesty!"
After Bai Yan finished speaking, he looked at Ying Zheng and stood up in no hurry. Then he lowered his head and took out the 'General's Seal' from his arms without hesitation.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, I, Bai Yan, have been blessed by Your Majesty. You have lived up to your Majesty's orders and led your troops to destroy Wei. Now Chu has been defeated. In the past, all the armies under my command were led by Generals Wang Ben and Yang Yan. They attacked Shouchun, the capital of Chu. …”
Bai Yan looked at Ying Zheng, holding the general seal in both hands, lowering his head and handing it to Ying Zheng.
"I am coming back today. All I want is to see the king and give my orders to the king in person!"
Bai Yan spoke sincerely and with a humble attitude.
After saying these words, Bai Yan felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted off him. The responsibility that had been pressing in his heart was not only responsible for the trust in Ying Zheng, but also for all the officers and soldiers of the Qin army.
And as he held the seal in his hand and handed it to Ying Zheng at this moment, Bai Yan felt relieved that he no longer had to worry about anything.
In a daze, Bai Yan almost forgot how long it had been since he had experienced this kind of comfort.
"Jiang Yin!"
Ying Zheng looked at Bai Yan's actions, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared. He looked at the general seal in Bai Yan's hand and listened to Bai Yan's words. For a moment, his eyes were filled with surprise.
As the King of Qin, Ying Zheng didn't know that Bai Yan's move was to return military power.
Looking at Bai Yan kneeling on the ground in front of him, Ying Zheng couldn't help but think that after Lord Changping rebelled against Qin, all the Qin's deployments were canceled. Li Xin was defeated and Wang Ben withdrew his troops. The Qin army in the east of Chu was in danger. In the end, it was Bai Yan who led Qin. The Qin army broke through the Chu army's offensive, and then Bai Yan led the Qin army to defeat the Chu army step by step, wiping out all the Chu army's forces.
At the moment, the Qin army is all under the command of Wang Ben and Yang Yan, and they are attacking Shouchun, the capital of Chu. However, Bai Yan, who was supposed to lead the Qin army to capture Shouchun and go down in history as a world-famous man, hurriedly returned to Xianyang. , just to return to life in person!
Ying Zheng felt dumbfounded and didn't know what to say.
From ancient times to the present, how many people have been eager for fame and fortune, and have used all means to destroy Chu. This is an opportunity that countless generals from vassal states have dreamed of for hundreds of years, and since the Jin Dynasty.
I am afraid that if I miss this time, I will never have another opportunity in the future.
Bai Yan gave up like this! ! !
"Return to life!"
However, Ying Zheng also knows that behind this seemingly ordinary sentence and seemingly simple two words, there are hardships and difficulties.
The choices Ying Zheng made, the orders he issued, and the pressure Bai Yan was under were all clear to both of them, the emperor and his ministers. Everyone in the world, including the Qin government and the public, were waiting to see the results.
If you win, the king and his ministers will prosper together; if you lose, the ministers will be punished and the king will be remonstrated.
"Perhaps this is why Bai Yan is so anxious to return to Xianyang!"
Ying Zheng looked at Bai Yan, his eyes full of emotion.
Fortunately, Bai Yan survived in the end!
Now thinking about what Bai Yan said in Suiyang City and what Bai Yan did in the past, Ying Zheng couldn't help but compare Bai Yan with other ministers in the court.
It's better not to compare. After a comparison, it's not so much about Bai Yan, but rather the status of all ministers in Ying Zheng's heart at this moment, which was instantly reduced by more than half, or even more.
Even Li Si, Wei Liao, Wang Jian, Feng Quji, etc., those Qin ministers who relied on them were no exception.
This is not an exaggeration by Ying Zheng, but this comparison, the difference is really difficult to measure.
For example, when Gaonu of Shangjun was in danger, Bai Yan's first consideration was the State of Qin, not his own life. Such a loyal heart was better than at least half of the officials in the Qin government and the public.
For example, in Yanmen, when officials and nobles colluded to harm the people and despised Qin's laws, Bai Yan was worried not about offending the person, but about thoroughly investigating. Such a loyal act would outperform at least half of the Qin government and the public. officials.
But this time when he destroyed Wei and attacked Chu, he faced countless people who were laughing at him, faced the most dangerous time of the Qin army, and faced the entire Qin court. Li Xin was defeated. The responsibility for the rebellion of Changping Lord was placed on him when he was winning the government. Bai Yan He could have fled Qi, but Bai Yan stood up and vowed not to return to Qi. He led the Qin army through untold hardships, overcome all obstacles, and finally defeated the Chu army! How much better than the officials of the Qin Dynasty?
But when he was about to destroy the Chu State and became famous all over the world, Bai Yan gave up the reputation and rights that were at his fingertips, gave up all the benefits of capturing Shouchun and occupying the palace, gave up everything, and hurried back to the Qin State to resume his life. In the Qin State's court, How many ministers can give up fame and fortune, like Bai Yan?
not to mention.
From the beginning to the end, Ying Zheng never forgot in his heart that when Prince Dan sent Jing Ke to assassinate him, in the Qin court, when all the civil and military officials looked away, it was Bai Yan who stood in the way. He fought hard with Jing Ke in front of him, and in the end, he blocked Jing Ke's poisonous stab for him.
The sight of Bai Yan falling in front of him is still unforgettable to Ying Zheng.
With all these things, how can we compare them!
at this time.
Seeing this Qin general who could sacrifice his life for the Qin State, who could give up his fame and fortune because of his return to life, and who could block the sword in front of Ying Zheng, he did not hesitate to present the General Seal to him and return his military power.
In Qin State, Ying Zheng trusted Bai Yan as much as anyone else, and Bai Yan's actions made Ying Zheng feel comfortable and more assured.
If such a general is in charge of Qin's military power and he still can't rest assured, Ying Zheng asked himself, who else can be trusted? Who else can we let lead the troops in the future?
However, when Han Ye came over, Ying Zheng still signaled Han Ye to bring a eunuch over and take away the general seal.
Soon, under the instruction of Ying Zheng, Han Yezhe and a eunuch came to Bai Yan's side, raised his hand, gently lifted the general seal in Bai Yan's hand, turned around and put it in the eunuch's hand aside, letting the eunuch hold the brand new of wrapping cloth, wrapped up.
Ying Zheng watched this scene without saying a word. He took back Bai Yan's military power today just because Bai Yan is still just a general.
The cold winter has not completely receded, and the wind is strong in the plains.
Not far away outside the pass, there were countless Qin soldiers and palace guards guarding them, and there were crowds of people watching outside. Ying Zheng finally gave up the idea of chatting with Bai Yan here.
Moreover, looking at Bai Yan with a tired look on his face and Bai Yan's smelly clothes, Ying Zheng also wanted Bai Yan to take a bath, drink some warm wine, and eat some hot food.
"Bai Yan! I have ordered people to prepare a banquet in Ba Nei! Let me have a good drink with you today!"
Ying Zheng once again gently supported Bai Yan's arm with both hands and said softly.
Bai Yan's meritorious service this time, apart from the reward that Ying Zheng had prepared for Bai Yan before, Ying Zheng also wanted to ask what Bai Yan wanted.
"My lord, thank you, Your Majesty!"
Bai Yan did not refuse this time. He looked at Ying Zheng and then lowered his gaze. Feeling Ying Zheng's kindness, Bai Yan felt a little scared, but also very warm.
Bai Yan felt uneasy about having Ying Zheng, the king of Qin, come to Ba in person. After all, Bai Yan had served as a regular attendant in the study room of the Xianyang Palace for a period of time, so Bai Yan was very aware of Ying Zheng's every move. How many things have to be handled every day and how tiring it is? A slight backlog is enough to cause more trouble and consume more time.
Therefore, Bai Yan never thought that Ying Zheng would actually come to Ba Shang in person because of him.
If this was spread back to Qi State, let alone my grandmother, I am afraid that even Tian Ding would not think of it.
Fortunately, we didn't dare to delay for even a moment along the way, so we could reach Bashang today.
"Given by me from Zhanlu, you don't need to take off your sword when you are not in Xianyang Palace in the future and you meet me in person!"
Ying Zheng looked at the eunuch at this time, walked over carefully holding Zhan Lu, and gave instructions to Bai Yan.
Rather than Bai Yan taking off his sword, Ying Zheng hopes that Bai Yan will wear Zhan Lu on his body except in places other than the palace, so that he and Bai Yan will not be in danger when an assassin like Jing Ke assassinates them. territory.
As for whether Bai Yan could hurt him with a sword, Ying Zheng had almost no doubt that Bai Yan would not.
Bai Yan's character, Bai Yan's eyes, Bai Yan's origin, and Bai Yan's actions of risking his life to protect him are all enough to prove that Bai Yan will not hurt him.
Not to mention, Ying Zheng knew that if it hadn't been for Bai Yan, he would have probably died under Gongzi Dan's planned assassination.
If he didn't trust Bai Yan, wouldn't it be easier for the palace guards with weapons and the guards of the CRRC to be bribed than Bai Yan?
"promise!"
Bai Yan held up his hands to Ying Zheng and looked at Ying Zheng. He didn't expect that Ying Zheng would dare to let himself wear a sword beside him.
"I have a thousand words to say, and I want to explain them to you! Then you and I will ride into the customs together!"
Ying Zheng felt a little complicated when he thought about the past. He told Bai Yan to take the carriage back together, and then turned around and walked towards the carriage.
"Your Majesty! I am all dressed up..."
When Bai Yan heard that he was going to ride with Ying Zheng, he quickly smiled bitterly and raised his hand to refuse. However, just as he opened his mouth to speak, he saw Ying Zheng turning around and looking at him with a look in his eyes that could not be refused.
See this.
Bai Yan could only close his mouth and raise his hand to accept the order.
"promise!"
After Bai Yan finished the ceremony, he and Han Yezhe followed Ying Zheng and walked towards the carriage.
It was at this time that Bai Yan had some free time and glanced at the people outside the pass who were standing and watching. However, due to the distance and the huge crowds of people, Bai Yan only glanced briefly.
"I heard that there is a restaurant in Lantian City called Bugui Tower, Bai Yan, a few years ago..."
When he heard Ying Zheng say that he would not return to the building, Bai Yan turned his head and looked at Ying Zheng.
What Bai Yan didn't know at this time was that in the direction he was looking just now, among the countless people who stopped to watch, Lu Gong stood there with a shocked face, looking in Bai Yan's direction in disbelief. He stared at Bai Yan's figure.
"Hiss, look! Ying Zheng actually asked Bai Yan to ride with him!!"
"Many ministers of the Qin State have this. It's not surprising. What I'm curious about is why they left so soon. I thought Ying Zheng would give Bai Yan a reward! Or maybe they talked for a long time!"
"It seems that Ying Zheng didn't give any reward to Bai Yan..."
The crowd was filled with the noisy voices of scholars from all over the world. Most of the young scholars looked at each other with surprised expressions, talking about the fact that Ying Zheng did not give Bai Yan any reward. It seemed that Bai Yan is not as favored as the rumors say.
However, some older scholars shook their heads when they heard this, telling the younger scholars not to make premature conclusions.
Regarding the confusion of the young scholars, some older scholars explained that firstly, if Yingzheng did not value Bai Yan, how could he come to Bashang in person from Xianyang and even leave together? No, how could Bai Yan not get a single reward! In this case, there is only one possibility, and that is to arrange for the reward to be given in Xianyang!
Next to Lu's carriage.
Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi heard the chatter around them and looked at each other. Different from the confusion in Lu Shizhi's eyes, Lu Ze had already guessed at this moment that Bai Yan's reward this time must be higher than before, and it was even possible. Not weaker than the previous fiefdom of Luoyin.
He didn't know if his guess was the same as his father's. Thinking of this, Lu Ze turned his head and realized that something was wrong with his father's appearance. His eyes seemed to have seen something incredible on his absent-minded face.
"Father!"
Lu Ze shouted softly, but it wasn't until he shouted several times that Lu Ze saw that his father was startled, and then he gasped slightly and recovered.
"Father, what's wrong? But what happened? What's wrong?"
When Lu Ze saw something was wrong with his father's appearance, he frowned and looked at Lu Shizhi. Then the two brothers looked at their father in confusion.
"Nothing! Nothing!"
When Lu Gong heard what his eldest son and second son said, he waved his hands and spoke softly.
At this time, there were noisy arguments all around. With a frightened expression on his face, Lu Gong looked at the six-horse chariots entering Baxia in the distance under the guard of Qin soldiers, palace guards, and CRRC guards. .
Thinking back to the scene he just saw, Lu Gong's mind went blank.
Is it because your eyesight is dazzled? You are old and you see things wrong from a distance...
Lu Gong was in a trance and became more and more confused. When he returned to the carriage with his eldest son and second son, he suddenly discovered that something seemed wrong with Lu Pheasant's expression.
"Pheasant, what's wrong?"
Lu Shizhi felt the noise outside the carriage, which was shaking slightly, and was the first to speak, asking with concern.
However, what Lu Shizhi didn't expect was that when Lu Pheasant looked at him, he did not speak, but turned his head and looked at his father with disbelief in his beautiful eyes.
"Father, just now, just now, Zhi'er looked at Bai Yan, he seemed to look like Xu..."
Lu Pheasant was also in a daze and spoke a little unconfidently.
But Lu Zhi could not be mistaken just now. Although he was far away, Lu Zhi could still clearly see Qin General Bai Yan walking behind Ying Zheng. Wei Di, I met... Mr. Xu!
"Pheasant, could it be you..."
Lu Gong, who had always thought that he was old and dazzled, suddenly heard Lu Pheasant's words, and his expression suddenly changed. He raised his head and looked at Lu Pheasant with a look of disbelief on his face.
Pheasant saw it too!
If he were alone, he would be dazzled, but his daughter Lu Pheasant also said...
That Qin general Bai Yan is surprisingly Junzi Xu!
In addition to being shocked, everyone was indeed shocked to learn that Bai Yan! ! !
He took the knife with him to help his friend pick up his bride in the morning. He skipped the banquet in the afternoon and sat in front of the computer, thinking about how other people could not be surprised when they looked at Bai Yan!
Numb! My mind is all messed up!
(End of chapter)
