While Bai Yan was talking with Xun Shuo, Chen Ze and Fu Yao, as the sun set, a maid came over and said that Wang Jian was looking for him.
Hear the words.
Xun Shuo, Chen Ze, and Fu Yao all knew the importance, so they signaled to Bai Yan not to worry about them. General Wang Jian must be looking for something important.
After watching Bai Yan return the gift, he stood up and left.
Chen Ze and Fu Yao looked at Xun Shuo one after another.
"Is Zixiao really sure?"
Fu Yao asked.
Xun Shuo, whose courtesy name is Zi Xiao, can also be called Xun Zi Xiao.
Now that Bai Yan has left, as a good friend who has played together since childhood, Fu Yao wants Xun Shuo to think carefully and make sure.
After all, once he became Bai Yan's disciple, no matter what Xun Shuo thought, in the eyes of others, the Xun family had an intersection with the Bai family. Everyone knew that behind Xun Shuo, standing behind Qin Zuosu was Bai Yan.
"Then you two just finished talking to Bai Yan. How do you feel?"
When Xun Shuo heard his friend's words, he couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.
No matter how unfair and unjust things are in this world, no matter where he is or what his situation is, these two friends will always care about him.
It's worth getting two old friends in life, and you don't have to go through troubled times unjustly.
"He is naturally a good man. Although Yan and the city divided grain and millet, which is suspected of undermining people's hearts and flattering the government, Gao Nu's previous actions are indeed commendable. At least he is the first person I have seen who risked losing his official position and being convicted.
Those who also want to send the people to migrate!"
Chen Ze, who was dressed in silk and wearing a jade pendant, shook his head and said something.
To sum it up.
Bai Yan's trustworthy character is quite different from that of his ancestor, the 'human butcher' Bai Qi.
Or rather the other way around.
Bai Yan is more like a capable, benevolent and righteous minister who cares about the officials and the people.
"Flattery? Hahaha, this is a bit suspicious!"
When Xun Shuo heard Chen Ze's words and the word flattery, he couldn't help but laugh.
The Bai family's hatred in the hearts of the people of Zhao State can be traced back to the Battle of Changping, when Bai Qi killed hundreds of thousands of Zhao soldiers, and the whole city of Zhao State was mourned in mourning for Bai Ling.
If other ministers, like Bai Yan, control the Qin army's tens of thousands of cavalry and have outstanding combat power, and now have advice to save the people of Zhao, even a king with great intentions will not be able to withstand the trap of the villain in the court in the future.
slander.
But it’s Bai Yan’s descendants of the Bai family!
This was not only known to Ying Zheng, but also to all the civil and military officials in the Qin court and the people of Zhao.
Fighting for the king, sharing the king's worries, and winning a good reputation for the king, but it is difficult for him to win the hearts of Zhao people. It is such a thankless act, and it is not an exaggeration to say flattery.
"Zi Xiao is extremely satisfied with Bai Yan~!"
Fu Yao looked at Xun Shuo's smile, but it was still unclear. Xun Shuo had already decided that he would be a retainer and staff member in Bai Yan's mansion in the future.
"He is virtuous and capable. Compared with other people, he is already much better. And the way he looked at me just now, from beginning to end, did not mean to dislike or despise me!"
Xun Shuo listened to the words of his good friend Fu Yao and said with emotion: "It is not shameful to follow the descendants of the Bai family and have the backing of the Bai family!"
Finished.
Xun Shuo turned to look at his two friends.
If he is a child of another noble family, it would indeed be disrespectful for him to make a living as a staff member of his family, and the family will have opinions.
But looking at the world, although the Bai family is not as good as in the past, it is still a famous family. The Xun family is not too embarrassed. Even if the clan members send people over, they will not have many opinions.
After all, the Bai family is now in Qin.
Among the elders, Bai Yu was a general, and among the younger generation, Bai Yan was even better than his predecessors.
"Mr. Bai! He is indeed a general!"
When Fu Yao and Chen Ze heard Xun Shuo's words, they looked at each other and nodded.
"What are you two planning now? How about staying together?"
Xun Shuo looked at Fu Yao and Chen Ze, who looked thoughtful, and joked with a smile.
Having fun alone is not as good as having fun together. If both friends stay and work with Bai Yan, it will be very lively in the future and you won't feel bored.
Xun Shuo knew the abilities of these two friends. They were both well-known scholars in Jixia Academy of Qi State.
"No no no!"
"No, no, if there is a chance in the future, we will come to see you often. There is no need to stay!"
Hearing Xun Shuo's words, Chen Ze and Fu Yao shook their heads hurriedly, fearing that Xun Shuo would forcefully keep them behind later.
Although they didn't know Xun Shuo's experience in Zhao State, they knew that Xun Shuo had already made up his mind to become Bai Yan's staff, and the two of them were not trying to persuade him.
But they were not willing to let both of them be under Bai Yan's tent.
Although the Chen family and the Fu family do not have as many disciples and connections as the Xun family, the noble family behind them is also a noble one.
Bai family.
He didn't have that much ability yet, so he allowed Xun, Fu, and Chen to join the government and serve as his staff.
"Neither of us is optimistic about Qin!"
Chen Ze put away his smile and said to Xun Shuo.
If Lu Buwei was still in power, and if Ying Zheng did not admire Legalism so much, they might still consider going to Qin.
However, the current situation is that, not to mention the deep-rooted Chu clan within the Qin State, the princess, Changping Lord, Changwen Lord, Li Si and other ministers are all Chu clan.
Even in Yongcheng, among the royal family members of the Qin Dynasty, those who were married to the Chu clan accounted for fifty-six out of ten.
In addition, Yingzheng advocated Legalism. After demoting Lu Buwei a few years ago, he restored the system of beheading and conferring titles. The resentment among the people of the six countries boiled and everyone feared Qin like a tiger. In this way, even if the Qin Dynasty pacified the world in the future, it would be like Shang, and it would be in danger of destroying the country.
"Qin!"
Xun Shuo listened to the words of his two friends and turned to look at the hot sun outside the pavilion.
How could Xun Shuo not understand that the Qin State was currently suffering from internal and external troubles.
Previously, Qin general Yang Duanhe was trapped in Yingchuan, so we can know that Qin seemed to have destroyed the country, but in fact, it destroyed its name but not its power.
"Take a step and see what happens!"
Xun Shuo turned back and looked at his two friends.
If you want to save the people of Zhao State now, Wang Jian can't do it, Li Mu can't do it, Gongzi Jia and Zhao Wangqian can't do it.
Only Bai Yan, a descendant of the Bai family, has a chance.
In Wang Jian's study on the other side.
Bai Yan, Wang Jian and Wang Ben were looking at the map in the study and discussing the plan.
Until then.
Wang Jian hesitated for a moment and wanted to ask Bai Yan if he really had any plans.
After all, it has been a month since returning home. Whether it is food or morale, the soldiers are becoming more and more impetuous. The sooner they make a decision, the better.
And just then.
Suddenly a Qin soldier came to the study in a hurry.
"Report, general, there is a secret message from Handan!"
Qin soldiers came to the study, held the bamboo slips in both hands, and handed them to Wang Jian.
Hearing Qin Zu's words, both Bai Yan and Wang Ben were shocked. They naturally knew what the news from Handan meant.
Watching Wang Jian open the bamboo slips, Bai Yan and Wang Ben waited patiently.
However, Wang Jian has been leading troops all year round and has seen countless world situations and situations. He has long lost all emotion and anger, and you can't tell anything just by looking at the expression on his face.
After a while.
After Wang Jian read the contents of the bamboo slips, he handed them over to Bai Yan instead of Wang Ben.
After all, Bai Yan is the deputy general here.
Bai Yan took the bamboo slip from Wang Jian, and when he opened it, he saw the first line of writing.
"Guo Kai surrendered to Qin! Zhao Wangqian has ordered people to recall Li Mu!"