Chapter nine hundred and sixty-one dust from the sea
"Father, you are back."
Seeing a girl with beautiful features walking in quickly, Xiong Qi also had a smile on his face.
"Lian'er, how was your class today?"
Seeing his daughter finish her salute, Xiong Qi nodded, took the girl's hand and walked towards the depths of the courtyard. The servants who came and went avoided her, and then asked casually.
"Today's homework has been completed, otherwise, mother would not have let me out."
"Father, the luminous pearl given by the king not long ago is so beautiful and big. It is much larger than other small pearls. Can you lend it to Lian'er for a while to play with?"
The girl was dressed in colorful clouds and brocade clothes, and wore high boots with light red phoenix patterns. Her dark hair was combed with auspicious clouds. Her crisp voice was slow, and a trace of deep expectation passed over her face. She had been looking forward to that luminous pearl for a long time.
But my mother said that it was a gift from the king and could not be played with casually. If there was a small accident, it would be a serious crime, but... that luminous pearl is indeed very beautiful.
At night, it can emit a strange dim light.
"Haha, there were tears in the sea, and their remains are in the world. Those two luminous pearls are treasures that came to the royal family of the Zhao Kingdom. They are indeed valuable. Although they are not as good as the two treasures of Suiyi, they are definitely extraordinary."
"But...how can those ordinary things be compared with Lian'er? The night pearl in the sea was rewarded by the king to General Wang Jian. The one in his house is the Tears of the Remaining Dust."
"Later, I will send someone to take it out from the warehouse and deliver it to you."
Although the night-light pearl is precious,... there is no problem if my daughter wants to play with it. Xiong Qi smiled brightly. For me now, the things the king rewarded are not very attractive.
In terms of official positions, I am the leader of all officials in the court!
When it comes to titles, within the Qin court, except for Marquis Wu Zhen, everyone regards themselves as the most respected!
And Marquis Wu Zhen has always paid little attention to the secular affairs of the government. He responds to everything and has a high position. He does not appreciate the common things that are rewarded. However, after all, they are gifts from the king and cannot be lost.
"really?"
"Thank you father!"
Mi Lian was overjoyed, her little face was full of joy, and she knew her father would definitely agree.
"You have returned."
"There are guests already in the side hall."
Before approaching the hall deep in the courtyard, a woman had been informed by her servants and greeted her at the door. She came forward, bowed, and whispered in a low voice.
"Yeah, I got it."
"You should take Lian'er to the back room first."
Xiong Qi nodded without much change in his expression. He led his daughter over, straightened his clothes a little, and without stopping in front of the hall, he turned around and went to the side hall.
The woman was silent, holding the child with one hand, and headed to another area of the mansion. At the same time, a secret order of martial law was issued, and all parts of the mansion were put on guard, and no outsiders were allowed to approach.
After a hundred breaths, Xiong Qi appeared in the side hall.
There, there was a man dressed as an ordinary Qin merchant, sitting quietly behind a table, waiting quietly. A maid next to him looked down, and the tea was poured.
"grown ups!"
Hearing the sound of footsteps approaching from far away, the man stood up leisurely and bowed his hands.
"sit."
Seeing that person, Xiong Qi waved his hand.
"You go out first."
After the maid finished serving, Xiong Qi said something softly, and the maid bowed and left.
"Sir, how is the matter?"
"We have dispatched capable people to all the checkpoints along the way from Xianyang to Yingchuan County. As long as Li Si and others pass by, death will be waiting for him."
"Within the Qin court, if Li Si dies, no one in the government will threaten Lord Changping's position in a short period of time. In the meantime, we and the Shandong Rangers will admit to killing Li Si. Wouldn't it be nice?"
After the maid left, the merchant man bowed again, with a slightly anxious look on his face. Now he was risking his life by staying in Xianyang City because of this news.
The Qin State did not want to force Yingchuan County with heavy troops, so it had to send out capable personnel to provide support. So... with the help of Lord Changping, the most suitable candidate for the government would be Li Si, the fake prime minister.
Moreover, he is also a person who has risen very quickly in the Qin court in recent years. Both his political ability and his ability to deal with affairs are impressive. What's more, according to their analysis, King Qin Yingzheng may further promote Li Sizhi next.
Bit.
If he is promoted again, he will directly be the prime minister, or even the prime minister.
According to his strategies over the years, he was a man who was absolutely united with King Ying Zheng of Qin. If he dies, Ying Zheng will lose a lot of help in the Qin court, which will be even better.
Now..., they have made all preparations, and will take action as soon as Li Si drives out of Hangu Pass.
"The king wants to send Qi to Xinzheng, Yingchuan County, to give him the blessing!"
Xiong Qi drank the tea while he was minding his own business, a slight sadness flashing across his face.
To this day, the scene of the King’s final words still swirls in my mind.
I thought that sending Li Si to Yingchuan County was a sure thing, but who would have thought... The king would actually put this important task on himself. As for Li Si, after he left Xianyang, he would preside over the various affairs together with Tingwei Wang Wan.
General affairs.
This... the king is actually dissatisfied with himself for this move!
Last year, due to the affairs of Zhao State and the affairs of the harem, I am afraid that in the heart of the king, my weight has become lighter and lighter.
"What!"
"Ying Zheng sent your Excellency to Yingchuan County to give Xuanfu?"
In an instant, the merchant's expression also changed suddenly.
How could this... come to pass? Lord Changping is an important minister of the Qin court, and he also holds the position of prime minister. His position is truly high and powerful. No matter how big or small the envoys are, they will not fall on Changping.
on you.
It was really beyond their expectations.
"The king said that Li Si's position is too low to stabilize the chaos in the old Korea. He must have the core officials of the Qin court to personally appease him."
Xiong Qi sighed softly.
The king's decision not only surprised him, but also everyone in the hall at that time. At this moment, there are probably rumors surging in Xianyang.
"What exactly does Ying Zheng intend to do with this move?"
"If the existence of Xuan Fu Zhao Di is acceptable as an adult, it is just a Yingchuan County. Isn't it intentional...!"
The merchant's words and follow-up words have not leaked out. It is really killing a chicken with a knife. If you have a clear-eyed view of overqualification and underutilization, it may actually express Ying Zheng's ridicule and contempt for Lord Changping.
More importantly, Changping Jun's status in Ying Zheng's heart can no longer be compared with Li Si.
Furthermore, has Ying Zheng realized that if Li Si travels, he will be killed?
"Although it has been a long time since the events of last year, Your Majesty will not forget them easily."
"No matter what, during this trip to Yingchuan County, Qi Ye should complete the mission safely, otherwise...the king will be even more disappointed with Qi."
Maybe Li Si can already endanger his own status, but based on his understanding of the king, Li Si is still a little less important now. Back then, he had assisted the king when he was still the prince.
Later, he made great achievements in pacifying Wenxin Hou Lu Buwei and Changxin Hou Lao Ai. They were both unmatched by Li Si. It was absolutely impossible for Li Si to ascend to his position in one step.
And as long as he doesn't make mistakes now, at least until the Great Qin Dynasty takes over, his position will not be shaken.
The premise is that you will never make any more mistakes.
"grown ups."
When the merchant heard the sound, he also sighed softly.
"You should leave Xianyang first and stop those people from doing too much, otherwise they will only be more dangerous in the future."
After drinking all the tea in his hand, Xiong Qi said softly again, now... he can only take one step at a time.