After entering late autumn, the vegetation withers and the night wind becomes desolate.
Zhao Tuo followed Jing Ke and walked slowly among the cluttered trees and grass. The dry branches made a "clicking" sound under his feet, which was particularly impressive in this quiet night.
Zhao Tuo felt uneasy, not only because he felt that Jing Ke looked at him differently, but more importantly, he was hiding his own secret in his heart.
Finally, Jing Ke stopped.
They walked to a low hill and looked at the majestic city in the distance. The light of the waning moon fell on the two of them, and outlined two long, narrow and weird shadows behind them.
Jing Ke turned around suddenly.
Zhao Tuo swallowed, clenched his fists tightly, and prepared to resist.
A smile appeared on his face: "I wonder what Jing Qing's instructions were when he called me here."
Jing Ke's face was expressionless and he didn't speak. His long and narrow eyes were staring at Zhao Tuo quietly, and his eyes were like a sword, scanning his body.
Zhao Tuo's scalp felt numb when he saw it, but then there was a fire burning in his heart.
"No, you can't show weakness in front of him. Once you show weakness, the other party will become even more unscrupulous. No matter what he wants to do, he will die tonight at most. Nai Gong is afraid of him."
The confidence of the time traveler who appeared at the Qin Army's camp was revived again.
Zhao Tuo raised his head, his face calm, and his eyes met Jing Ke's, showing no fear.
Sure enough, you read that right!
The corners of Jing Ke's mouth turned up slightly.
This son was not afraid of the military power in the Qin camp, but now he is even more calm under my gaze. He is a man of courage.
Thinking back to the young man in front of him who gave a generous and clear defense when he was framed by Han Nan, Jing Ke felt even more satisfied.
Only those who have courage rarely seen in ordinary people and are calm and alert can be entrusted with important tasks.
At this thought, Jing Ke's eyes softened.
Zhao Tuo noticed Jing Ke's change and felt very frightened.
This Jing Ke is indeed as rumored, moody and moody. One moment he looks like a hungry tiger eating people, and the next moment he is as gentle as water. It is really unpredictable.
"You can see the heads hanging on the top of Handan City."
Jing Ke finally spoke, but what he said left Zhao Tuo confused.
Zhao Tuo looked at Handan City. Under the light of the waning moon, the city was shrouded in haze. He saw nothing but a large black shadow.
Zhao Tuo nodded.
Fortunately, Jing Ke didn't need Zhao Tuo to answer. He said to himself: "Three days ago, the prince of Pingyuan created a rebellion in the city of Handan. He colluded with the thirteen major families of the Zhao state in an attempt to expel the Qin army and recapture Handan. But all this happened.
The people of Qin expected that they would be suppressed in just half a day."
"Every member of the Pingyuan Lord's clan was slaughtered. There were more than 3,200 Zhao people implicated in this. They were all killed by the Qin people in the eastern suburbs of Handan. Blood flowed all over the ground and their heads formed a mountain."
"The remaining Dukes of Zhao in Handan have been detained and are said to be moving to Shu."
Although the land of Bashu has the fertile Chengdu Plain, it is remote and intertwined with barbarians. In addition, the climate and food are very different from those in the Central Plains. Being exiled there is a very tragic thing for many nobles.
He, Zhao Tuo, was also a member of the Zhao family at his core.
Therefore, he did not dare to return to Handan after the fall of Zhao State. His identity was too sensitive. If anything happened, he would definitely be implicated.
"Does Jing Qing want to hand Tuo over to the Qin people?" Zhao Tuo asked calmly.
"Hahaha……"
Jing Ke laughed and waved his sleeves, changing his usual calm posture.
"I, Jing Ke, have traveled around the world and made friends with heroes and warriors. I value trust over profit. I always make promises come true. How could I commit such an act of betrayal?"
"If I give my hand to the people of Qin, it will make the world laugh at me. Then how can I, Jing Ke, stand in the world?"
Zhao Tuo knew that what Jing Ke said was true.
The values of people at this time were very different from those of later generations.
Especially the knight-errant group, they "must keep their word, their deeds must be resolute, their promises must be true, they do not love their bodies, and they only go to the dangers of soldiers." This is the source of chivalrous culture in later generations.
Look at the success of being caught between loyalty and righteousness, and committing suicide to death together. Even Han Nan was not a pure betrayer, but did something treacherous in order to avenge his country and hate his country.
After his defeat, he went to die without any intention of escaping.
As for Jing Ke, he made a promise to Prince Dan and knew that he would die if he tried to assassinate Qin, but he was not afraid and acted generously.
The wind rustles and the water becomes cold, and the strong man will never return once he is gone!
This is the "Xia" of this era!
Jing Ke may kill Zhao Tuo, but he will not betray Zhao Tuo. That kind of behavior runs counter to his beliefs. This is why Zhao Tuo dared to reveal his identity as a Duke of Zhao to Jing Ke.
"Thank you so much Jing Qing. I will never forget Jing Qing's life-saving grace."
Jing Ke smiled, then suddenly changed the subject and looked directly at Zhao Tuo.
"Zhao Tuo, you are also of the Ying surname and the Zhao clan. How do you feel now that your country has perished and your clan has been destroyed?"
I see!
Zhao Tuo somewhat understood that Jing Ke wanted to test his position.
After thinking for a moment, Zhao Tuo recalled the angry look on his face.
"The people of Qin are cruel and murderous, and the king of Qin is even more ambitious and wants to annex the world. They destroyed my ancestral temple and destroyed my country. My relatives died in the war. The world is so big that there is no place for Tuo to stand. I have no respect for the people of Qin.
, I wish I could eat its flesh and sleep on its skin."
"Then if I give you a chance to take revenge, will you be willing to take revenge?"
Jing Ke's picture shows a poor view.
Zhao Tuo swallowed, feeling the gentle yet cold gaze, his scalp was numb.
Jing Ke’s question was by no means aimless, but did Zhao Tuo have any room to refuse at this time?
"Tuo is willing."
"very good."
Jing Ke smiled, walked over and held Zhao Tuo's hand.
"What a pair of hands that are good at driving. I am worthy of being a descendant of Zaofu. I just don't know if these hands are sharp enough to kill people with a sword. Hahaha..."
Jing Ke laughed and left.
Feeling the remaining warmth in his palms, Zhao Tuo's body trembled slightly.
"Could it be...he wants to..."
Zhao Tuo quickly shook his head to expel that bold idea from his head.
No matter how crazy Jing Ke is, he can't change his generals on the spot.
Zhao Tuo took a deep breath and followed Jing Ke back to the camp.
As for taking advantage of this moment to escape?
Zhao Tuo thought about it, but immediately rejected it.
Not to mention whether he could escape in the dark and escape the pursuit of Jing Ke and others.
It is said that because of the rebellion by the princes of Pingyuan, many Qin army posts were set up around Handan City, and many cavalry patrolled, almost blocking all traffic roads.
Zhao Tuo had no confidence in escaping from this kind of dragnet. If he was discovered, he would have absolutely no chance of survival.
After returning to the camp, Zhao Tuo still thought about Jing Ke's words and couldn't sleep.
On the next day, some Qin officials came out of Handan City to replenish the consumed food and grass for the envoy's convoy.
After that, the convoy went around Handan City and headed towards Xianyang.
Zhao Tuo held the bridle and drove the car. Although he drove hard, his thoughts could not control himself.
Not only because of Jing Ke's test last night, but also because he discovered that Qin Wuyang looked at him wrong this morning.
In addition to the old jealousy and disgust, there is also a hint of murderous intention.