After Chen hour, the mist that shrouded Xianyang slowly dissipated, and the warm light fell, slowly dispelling the remaining coolness of the moonlit night. In Nancheng, merchants had opened the market, and it gradually became lively.
Not long after, a different kind of aroma wafted out from every wine shop. The authentic old Qin people's fat sheep stew has become much better in recent years. It is said that there are many excellent seasonings coming from the two counties in Hexi.
thing.
There is also Qin wine that is becoming more and more mellow. In recent years, the purification technology vaguely spread from the National Protectorate Academy has been used. When it is taken into the throat, it is extremely spicy and makes the old Qin people exclaim that it is happy, but it is a pity that the quantity is not large.
In Xianyang City, which is a large city, only Yueyang Winery and Wushiju sell it, and the price is quite high. Even so, the supply exceeds the demand.
Of course, a variety of Zhuxia specialties are also indispensable.
Last year, a new wine shop appeared in the Nancheng area of Xianyang, called Tiantianju. It gathered cooks from various countries in Shandong. The different flavors of the summers could be seen at a glance, which made the old Qin people feel
Very good.
At least it's a different kind of enjoyment to try other flavors in your spare time.
"Master, what news do you think will come out of Xianyang Palace today?"
In a corner of the elegant room on the second floor of Tianranju, several young people dressed in ordinary merchant attire were sitting around a table. Various Chu-style wines and delicacies were displayed on the side, and the aroma was lingering.
Even so, those things were not the focus of the people beside the case. They were casually tasting fine wine, chatting casually, and their eyes couldn't help but cast their gaze towards Xianyang Palace.
That place will definitely become the focus of the entire Xianyang City.
"No matter what the news is, it is beyond our control."
"All we can do now is wait."
One person said in a deep voice, with a very solemn look on his face, he met the gazes of those around him and sighed softly, the matters in Xianyang Palace were important and they could not decide the outcome.
But... today they also have their own tasks.
"Now, Tianzong Xuanqingzi is not in Xianyang. Although there are top experts in Xianyang Royal City, they may not be able to really react. If it succeeds in one fell swoop, that would be great."
They had also learned about Yan Guo's conspiracy against Qin from the secret news of Xia Kui's descent, and had mobilized a lot of forces into Xianyang to help them, and had waited for such a long time.
Today, there is finally a result.
If it succeeds, King Ying Zheng of Qin will die, Qin's military front will be restrained, the crisis of Yan State can be resolved, the crisis of Shandong states can be resolved, and even Zhao State and South Korea, which are now destroyed by Qin State, will recover and return to the Warring States Period.
If it doesn't work, then... the situation won't get much worse.
If so, why not give it a try?
But... everyone present is definitely looking forward to the moment of success!
The general trend of the Qin State is not what they want to see. Under the rule of law of the Qin State, there is no room for them to survive. At this time, there are only two roads waiting for them, one is to obey and the other is to die.
"Are all the people ready?"
The hall master headed by everyone smiled slightly, it would be great if it turned out like that.
However, let's wait slowly now. Then, the conversation changed and fell on another matter.
"Everything is ready."
One person should respond.
"Xia Kui has issued a secret order a long time ago. Farmers must fully cooperate with all the instructions given by the Lord of Yan without any hesitation."
"The door to that corner of Xianyang Palace has been opened. All we have to do is get things done."
The man who was called the Hall Master nodded. The move to plot against Qin was of great importance. Regardless of whether it was successful or not, it was probably impossible for Han Shen, the Shang Qing, to leave Xianyang Palace and pay such a price.
Farmers are willing to obey.
"Yes, Hall Master."
"..."
Everyone looked at each other and bowed their hands.
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"Your Excellency Dongjun!"
In front of Xianyang Palace, in the open space, a wisp of cyan mysterious light flickered, and a young man wearing a blue brocade robe appeared holding a long sword, his eyebrows were calm, and his aura was calm.
Feeling the sensation, he looked to another area beside him, where he didn't know when a dark golden dragon's energy flashed past. The scorching sun was rising, and the energy of Zhiyang Zhigang was rising and falling.
"Zong Quanzi!"
There was a crisp sound, and the dark golden figure standing on the pillar in front of the palace responded.
"I've heard that Dongjun's astrology is mysterious. How are you today?"
Uncle Shi has already received a document, saying that if the Lord of Yan offers to surrender, he should be alert at all times. It is about plotting to assassinate Qin. Zong Quan also knows the importance of it, so he has been practicing for several days, holding a pure Jun, and has come here.
at.
Looking at Concubine Dongjun Yan of the Yin Yang family, she was a little curious.
"Blood light enveloped Xianyang, and war broke out!"
It is not an extremely mysterious motto, it is very simple and clear.
"The envoy from the State of Yan has now entered the main hall of Xianyang Palace."
Zong Quan nodded.
"Just wait and see."
Concubine Dongjun Yan responded in a nutshell.
Immediately, the two of them stopped talking. Their spiritual senses spread, and the mysterious skills in their bodies were running, trying their best to sense the strange things in the distance. The conspiracy against Qin had already happened in Xianyang Palace a few years ago.
...How dare those people do it again!
As Prime Minister Li Si came out of the procession, the hairpin was safely placed on Song Ruyi's head. After arranging his clothes, Wei Wei Li Zhong did not continue to block him and got out of the way, allowing the Yan State envoy and his party to move forward.
In front of the hall are four large cauldrons, and behind them are the main entrances to the main hall, each more than two feet long.
At this moment, the main door opened, and a thick red carpet three feet to six feet wide went straight to the front of the king's stage in the depths of the hall. On both sides of the red carpet were the ministers of the State of Qin who were sorting their seats. Looking from a distance, the black and red, deep and solemn signs made people feel...
Han Shen's mind suddenly flashed - this is the true emperor's temple.
After taking a breath, the bells in the hall rang nine times, and the grand and peaceful music suddenly filled the vast and majestic hall. As the music filled the air, the master of ceremonies and the minister of ceremony flew out of the hall one after another.
"The king is coming to court!"
"The king is coming to court!"
"..."
The voices of the messengers swirled one after another, like waves in the water, rising and falling continuously.
Han Shen and Song Ruyi, who were waiting outside the hall, did not change their expressions and were still waiting patiently. They had been waiting for the next moment for a long time, and they did not miss the time in front of them.
"The envoy of Yan comes to see you!"
"The envoy of Yan comes to see you!"
"..."
In the main hall of Xianyang Palace, which was even more majestic, the loud voice of the person singing the ceremony came.
Hearing this, Han Shen smiled slightly and was not in a hurry. He turned around slightly, looked at Song Ruyi, nodded, and the sense of identification in the depths of his eyes became more intense.
Song Ruyi also smiled slightly.
Standing outside the main entrance of the main palace, he bowed deeply to the royal platform deep inside and stepped into this palace that shocked the world.
Han Shen walked on the red carpet in the center. Reflected by the void, the hall was extremely bright. Without squinting, he could see clearly from the corner of his eye that none of the Qin ministers were carrying swords. Even the generals in the military minister area did not carry swords.
I couldn't help but let out a sigh in my heart.
Nearly halfway through the red carpet, Han Shen had already looked clearly at the throne above. On the black jade throne there, there was a person sitting quietly, wearing a big crown and a court dress.
The nine-stringed pearl is hanging down, and the face cannot be seen clearly. It is naturally very different from the form spread among the Shandong countries, but... why does it feel familiar? Have you seen this person before?
Scanning with a keen light, Qin King Ying Zheng actually had a long sword on his body. This was beyond Han Shen's expectation. Even so, Han Shen didn't take it too seriously. With Qin King Ying Zheng's martial arts cultivation, whether or not he had a sword
, all the same.
Walking into the palace, the eyes of the civil servants and generals of the Qin State fell on him one after another. Han Shen was not afraid, and Song Ruyi was also holding a copper box and followed quietly from behind without losing any courtesy.
Han Shen suddenly looked back, calmly took the copper box from Song Ruyi's hand, and strode to the king's steps in front of the palace.
"Han Shen, the envoy of the State of Yan, was ordered to go to Qin to pay homage to the King of Qin!"
He held up the copper box in his hand, bowed deeply and spoke loudly.
"Han Shen, I recognize you. I met you once at Li'er's side when I was the Wild King many years ago. I didn't expect that you are now the minister of the Yan Kingdom, which makes me miss a political talent."
"The State of Yan surrendered to Qin and surrendered to Qin. I was very pleased and gave you a seat!"
When Han Shen raised his head, Qin Wangzheng on the ninth level of the king's steps had already spoken solemnly, looking at Han Shen below, this person... had met before, but had not seen each other for many years, and seemed vaguely familiar to him.
The clear words had a different kind of power in the silent hall. After the words fell, a waiter standing in the distance guided Han Shen to a large table under the east side of the king's stairs and asked him to take a seat.
Song Ruyi followed.
"Wild King, has Ying Zheng seen me?"
Han Shen was suspicious. From beginning to end, he had never seen King Qin Yingzheng. If he was talking about Ye Wang, he had spent a lot of time with Ye Wang over the years, and if he was with Li'er... it was only once very early on.
That time, King Qin Ying Zheng did appear in the Wild King's presence, but it was a pity that the palace protector Xuan Qingzi was by his side, so the Hundreds of Families failed to succeed, and I... indeed had never seen Ying Zheng before.
However, I also felt that Qin Wangzheng looked familiar, and all kinds of things were tumbling in my mind. After a few breaths, my expression suddenly moved slightly. Could it be him? Involuntarily, a vague figure deep in my memory gradually became clear.
"The State of Yan presents the heads of its traitors!"
At that time, the master of ceremonies spoke loudly again.
Another waiter in the main hall approached and walked to the big case in front of Han Shen. There, Han Shen had already opened the copper box first, took out a slightly smaller copper box from it, and handed it to the waiter.
"This is the head of Fan Yuqi, and I would like to hand it over to the King of Qin for inspection!"
Han Shen’s words.
The waiter nodded, holding a small copper box in both hands, strode in from the side, and delivered it to the bronze case of the Qin Dynasty. The civil and military officials in the palace also looked at it.
No one dared to say much about Fan Yuqi.
The whole hall became even quieter.
Qin Wangzheng slowly rose from the throne, looked at the copper box on the big case, pondered for a few breaths, then opened the copper box, and looked calmly at the contents inside, his red phoenix eyes quietly narrowed for it.
This person... deserves to die!
"Fan Yuqi!"
"If you had the guts to encourage Cheng Jiao to commit rebellion, how could you flee to the land of Yan and Zhao? He had great military exploits in the past, and then you dared to rebel against Qin. How ridiculous!"
"Everyone, please take a look at Fan Yuqi."
Qin Wangzheng smiled coldly. He had never treated Fan Yuqi badly. He was one of the side generals who served on the side of Lord Wu'an in the past. He was from the same era as Wang Jian. It's a pity... that he did such a thing. thing.
It really deserves to be killed!
Maybe there was an inside story about Cheng Jiao, but since Fan Yuqi dared to interfere, there was only one end.
Swinging one hand, he looked at the waiter beside him and ordered him to drop the copper box in front of many civil and military ministers in the hall, so that they could take a good look at it. He betrayed the Qin Dynasty and brought shame to the Qin Dynasty and himself. This is the end.
The ministers came to see Fan Yuqi's head, and there was another period of silence. Not a single sound was heard, and not a single word of compliment was dropped. Fan Yuqi's matter has always been a taboo in the Qin court.
However, whether the king's move was a warning, a sigh of relief, or something else was up to everyone to understand.
Han Shen watched this scene quietly after the incident, feeling a little disappointed. Originally, what he planned in Yan State was that Qin King Yingzheng could have tens of thousands of dollars and hundreds of miles of fiefdom to reward Fan Yuqi's head.
They must have attached great importance to Fan Yuqi. If they had seen Fan Yuqi's head, they would have been celebrating in the hall, or even having a banquet. The various possible gaffes and possible opportunities to take advantage of them must also be the same. exists.
Han Shen had also made preparations long ago. Whenever the King of Qin made such an unusual move, he would directly execute the Tianyuan Strike according to his previous preparations and directly execute the assassination. After all, it was easy to pull out a dagger.
Unfortunately, King Qin Yingzheng was too quiet, and the same was true in the main hall.
"The State of Yan offers land!"
Han Shen continued to wait for the opportunity, and the master of ceremonies said something again.
"The map of the Dukang area of the Yan Kingdom has been presented to the King of Qin before. I wonder if the King of Qin has seen the secret of it?"
Hearing the sound, Han Shenmuran perked up and regained his composure. He immediately got up from behind the desk, walked to the palace, and looked at the King of Qin. If his memory was correct, he had indeed seen King Qin.
However, the King of Qin at that time was not the King of Qin, but an honored guest in the palace of Lord Wei Yuan. Yes, among the Xia, the only one in the Xia who could be treated with such courtesy by Lord Wei Yuan was King Qin Yingzheng.
However, I didn’t think much about it at that time.
Now, it's too late to think about it further.
"Hahaha, I have been looking at the picture of Dukang of the Yan Kingdom for a long time, but I can't really see through it. Qin Ting is proficient in hydrology, so I can't see through it either. I'm curious, what's the secret of what your Majesty said?"
King Qin Zheng walked forward and looked at Han Shen with a smile.
I don’t know what Han Shen wants.
"Dukang is the hinterland of the ancient Ji Kingdom and has been under the control of the Yan Kingdom for more than six hundred years."
"The secret of Dukang lies not in its fertile land, but in its secret hiding of the vast wealth of Ji and Yan."
Han Shen saluted again and explained the reason.
"Oh, there is such a thing?"
Hearing Han Shen's words, the leader of the throne, King Qin, couldn't help but feel a little joking in his political outlook. His eyes swept over the ministers in the palace, and he did not hide his smile.
"The State of Yan is too weak to raise an army, so how can it have a large amount of wealth hidden underground to await the destruction of the country?"
"Hahaha."
Qin Wangzheng said, unable to help laughing.
The officials in the palace also chuckled.
"The King of Qin only knows one, but doesn't know the other."
"The Yan State has conquered more than seventy cities of Qi and plundered countless treasures. In the past, King Zhao buried many of them in Dukang to prevent future generations from being extravagant. Now, the King of Yan only wants to preserve the country, and to show his sincerity, he is willing to offer them to the King of Qin. "
"Why does the King of Qin have any doubts?"
Han Shen shook his head gently, not paying attention to the laughter in the hall, and said the secret thing in his mouth.