Chapter 319 The advice from the Minister and Lu Sheng, stay away from Bai Yan(
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Inside Xianyang City.
Bai Yan took the war horse, and after returning to his mansion, he took off his rank and official uniform.
After putting his clothes back on, Bai Yan arrived at Xiaoyuan.
When I came to the study, I saw Mr. Bao counting the financial gifts that he would give to Feng Nian in the next few days. He looked at the rolls of cloth, including two or three rolls of silk cloth. Then he saw another roll.
On a huge plate, there were stacks of Qin half coins tied with red silk.
Seeing all this, Bai Yan looked at Bao with gratitude.
This is not the first time Bai Yan has seen wedding ceremonies, but those were the weddings he saw in his hometown of Shuicun in Qi State when he was a child.
At that time, when men in the village married wives who were first cousins, they would only be given some fish or chicken.
If that relative is more generous and gives a few dozen dollars, the wedding will be quite honorable, and the relative who gave the gift will be talked about by the villagers for years, and everyone will talk about how generous that relative is!
Therefore, if Bai Yan and Feng Nian were ordinary people in Linzi, Qi State, then Bai Yan would know better.
But now.
Bai Yan is no longer the lonely young man who sat at the edge of the village and was laughed at by others.
As Zuo Geng of the Qin State, with his current status, Bai Yan really didn't know how to properly grant a new year.
First, Feng Nian is now a general under his command.
Secondly, let alone Qin, he is the only one in the world who would give such a big gift to Feng Nian, so this gift needs to be appropriate.
This appropriateness is in line with the identity and the relationship between the two people.
Not too much, not too little, so that no one will talk about it, and it can also give enough face to Feng Nian, so that the woman’s family can see it, and even if it gets spread, no one will look down upon it.
Therefore, Bai Yan really didn't know how to arrange it for a while, not to mention that he still had the king's life on his shoulders and couldn't get away at all.
"General!"
"General!!"
When Xi and several maids saw Bai Yan entering the study, they quickly prepared the ceremony.
Bai Yan nodded.
After seeing Bai Yan, Bao stood up and took the bamboo slips and came to Bai Yan.
"This is my gift to Feng Nian this time. General, let's see if there is anything missing!"
While Bao was talking, he handed the bamboo slips to Bai Yan.
Bao Shi, who was dressed in Qin clothes, glanced at Bai Yan, and then turned sideways to look at the gifts prepared around him.
Among the gifts sent this time, there was not a grain of gold, and the currency was only half of Qin's money. This was to prevent if gold was given, it would be bad for Bai Yan once word spread.
However, although the Bao family did not prepare any gold, knowing the relationship between Bai Yan and Feng Nian, she intentionally gave a large pile of cloth scrolls in addition to a pile of Qin half coins.
Cloth rolls can also be exchanged for goods, and the silk fabrics among them are even more valuable.
It's not as high-profile as gold, but it's not much worse than gold. Even if word gets out, it won't do anything to Bai Yan, and it will give Feng Nian face.
"Fortunately my wife is here!"
Bai Yan read the contents of the bamboo slips and looked at Bao with a smile.
Looking at the financial gifts that had been prepared in the study, Bai Yan sighed for the first time. With a woman like Bao at home, there was no need to worry at all outside.
He is virtuous and virtuous, gentle and courteous, and he has full control between advancement and retreat. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has a virtuous wife.
"Does the general have any appointments today?"
When Bao heard Bai Yan's words, she couldn't help but smile on her pretty face. Although she was a young woman, her appearance was touching and had a hint of youthfulness.
During this smile, even Bai Yan couldn't help but look to the side slightly, without looking directly.
This charming woman is like an eldest sister.
Unlike Wu Yun and Zhao Qiu, Bai Yan really can't be indifferent or hard-hearted.
"There is another person who I happened to meet outside Xianyang City before, and we agreed to talk today."
Bai Yan said.
After finishing speaking, Bai Yan looked at Mr. Bao with some guilt. Speaking of which, after returning to Xianyang, Bai Yan had not officially had dinner with Mr. Bao once.
There are always social activities around.
However, while Bai Yan was thinking about it, Bao Shi nodded even though he was a little disappointed.
"It gets cold late at night, General, you should bring some clothes to keep out the cold!"
Bao Shi whispered an instruction.
Perhaps he was someone who had been there, but Bao knew that Bai Yan was very busy now after his promotion. Whether it was for personal connections or for banquets hosted by colleagues, Bai Yan needed to be present.
After all, whether it is as small as a court or as big as this world, no matter how powerful a person is, he will always encounter things that require help in the future. Having multiple connections is always a good thing.
Maybe one day I will need these relationships.
"I'll bring out the clothes later and put them in the carriage first."
Bao Shi said.
Bai Yan glanced at Mr. Bao gratefully, nodded slightly, and then watched Mr. Bao turn around and walk out of the study.
Waited for a while.
When Bao Shi came over with the clothes, Bai Yan took them and saw Bao Shi bring his own sword.
"Madam, I won't take this sword with me!"
Bai Yan said to Mr. Bao that the sword just now was placed at home specially.
When Bai Yan saw Lu Sheng, he didn't want to bring his sword with him.
After all, he was in Xianyang City at this time, and he had close relatives with him, so there was no need to worry about his safety.
However, to Bai Yan's expectation, after he finished speaking, Bao, who had always listened to his words in the past, did not put down his sword at this moment.
"The general is not at home, but I still take him with me!"
Bao Shi looked at Bai Yan.
With these words, Bai Yan, who originally didn't want to carry a sword, nodded.
"good!"
Bai Yan looked at the look in Bao's beautiful eyes. At this moment, he knew that since he was not having dinner at home, Bao could feel at ease with his sword.
He stretched out a hand and took the sword from Bao's hand.
After Bao Shi said to pay attention to safety, Bai Yan left the mansion.
With the sunset.
Inside Xianyang City.
On the street, Bai Yan was riding a carriage. Accompanied by the noisy sounds outside the carriage and feeling the slow movement of the carriage, Bai Yan was thinking about Lu Sheng's affairs in his mind.
Bai Yan owed Lu Sheng a favor regarding Master Xu. He had promised Lu Sheng back then, so Bai Yan would not break his promise.
Besides, now in Handan, Bai Yan also needs help.
But Lu Qi is now in Yingchuan, and he still can't get away. After digesting Yingchuan County, the people around Lu Qi who can be trusted are no longer enough to occupy several cities in Zhao.
Then excluding Bai Ping, Bai Bo and others of the Bai family.
Lu Sheng is Bai Yan's best choice!
Bai is a well-known sect general. His reputation, prestige, and voice are destined to make Uncle Bai and others care about face and reputation in many matters. They may even have disputes with Bai Yan on many matters. When the time comes, Bai Yan will not say anything, nor will he take action.
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Thinking room.
When he heard the groom outside the car saying that he had arrived at the restaurant, Bai Yan came back to his thoughts.
I was about to get up and get off the carriage, but when I saw the cold-proof clothes that Bao had prepared, I saw my sword on the neat clothes.
Bai Yan thought for a while, and finally reached out and picked up the sword.
After getting off the carriage.
Bai Yan took out some money from his arms and gave it to his cronies, asking them to eat later, and then called some women to accompany him in the restaurant.
"hey-hey!"
Wu Huai, headed by his confidants, took the strings of money from Bai Yan with a smile on his face.
None of the other soldiers rejected Bai Yan's kindness. After all, everyone has emotions and desires, and if he stood in the corridor of the restaurant with a sword like this, he would definitely attract too much attention. It would be better to listen to the general and call a few people.
The woman spends time with him in the private room.
As long as you don't drink, take turns paying attention to the general's movements.
This is more concealed and safest than other methods.
"Let's go eat first, and I'll follow the general to ask for a private room!"
Wu Huai said to the other soldiers in disguise.
Several other men with swords nodded after hearing this.
Bai Yan had already put Qin Jian on his waist at this time. Looking at the steady sword, he walked towards the restaurant.
Because it was not sunset yet, all the women in the restaurant were inside the restaurant and did not stand outside the door to greet guests.
When they saw Bai Yan walking into the restaurant, looking at Bai Yan's young age and the appearance of a Qin sword on his waist, almost everyone subconsciously thought that this must be another swordsman with a sword, or the nobleman.
Diners at the door.
Although there are some nobles who like to wear swords to show their status, those people are all wearing silk clothes without exception.
In contrast, the young man in commoner clothes looked more like a knight-errant and diner who admired swordsmanship and came to the restaurant with a sword to brag about his martial arts.
"How many gentlemen are you?"
A twenty-three or four-year-old woman saw Bai Yan arriving. Although she did not think that Bai Yan was a rich and powerful person, she still came up with a smile on the principle that the visitor was a guest and would be able to pay.
Pre-editing ceremony.
behind the woman.
Six women ranging in age from fifteen to sixteen to eighteen or nineteen also followed behind.
“Open two private rooms close to each other!”
When Bai Yan saw the woman, he took out a bunch of money from his arms and handed it to the woman.
This scene.
The woman who originally thought Bai Yan was a diner was stunned. After taking a bunch of money, she looked at the heavy Qin half-money in her hand, and an unnatural smile appeared on her pretty face.
"Okay, okay, gentlemen, please come upstairs!"
The woman looked at Bai Yan and said, the kindness in her words was even greater than before.
After finishing speaking, the woman turned her head and looked at the six women behind her.
"You, you, why don't you follow the gentleman up there!"
The woman opened her mouth and gave instructions.
Although the voice is the same, the feeling in the words is completely different from when he was talking to Bai Yan just now.
"Gentleman, please go upstairs!"
"please!"
The two women who were pointed at quickly said to Bai Yan, one of them led the way, looking back step by step.
Seeing this, Bai Yan frowned slightly as he looked at these women, but he followed them forward calmly.
The private room is on the third floor.
Bai Yan was led by a woman, separated from Wu Huai, and came to an elegant room alone.
After entering the private room, he came to a banquet and looked at several wooden tables placed inside. Bai Yan did not rush to order a drink, but looked at the timid woman in front of him.
The private room is very quiet.
"How many women like you are there who came to this restaurant just now?"
Bai Yan asked. As he spoke, he took out five Qin half coins from his arms and put them on the table.
Looking at the girl waiting beside the wooden table, Bai Yan was too lazy to ask where the girl came from, because he was downstairs just now, and Bai Yan could see that even if he asked, the girl in front of him might not dare to answer.
So it's better to just ask how many women like her are there in this restaurant.
"I will be hosting a large number of guests later, and they are all tired of seeing those women!"
Bai Yan said.
After a few breaths, under Bai Yan's gaze, the girl timidly spoke.
"Gentleman, there are twenty-three people like me, a woman who has just come to the restaurant!"
The girl had never experienced the battlefield, let alone those conspiracies, so under Bai Yan's trap, she quickly revealed that there were twenty-three people like her.
"Twenty-three people!"
Bai Yan nodded.
Then after giving the girl a few Qin half coins, she started ordering wine and food.
Watching the girl leave, I went down to let the restaurant make arrangements.
Bai Yan looked at the girl's disappearing back, full of confusion.
In Handan, Yanmen, he used to kill all the nobles and nobles involved in the trafficking of girls in Yanmen, and even led troops northward to threaten the Xiongnu to hand over the women from the Central Plains.
However, the final result was except for Yanmen.
Daidi, Handan, Gaotang, Wusui and other places are still like the original Yanmen.
"When I was a child, I looked at the bright moon and it seemed that I could pick it up with my hands. Now, with my seven-foot body, it's as high as the sky and out of reach!"
Bai Yan couldn't help but murmur.
When he was a child, Bai Yan always felt that because of the memories in his mind, even if he did not mention the sword and led troops on the battlefield, he could still be a wise minister in the court, like the sages of later generations, standing up for the world and asking for orders for the people.
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However, when he grew up, he went to the battlefield with his sword in hand, and when he came back from the battlefield, he was wearing armor and a rank.
But when he really wanted to do something for the people, Bai Yan finally understood that the reason why a sage is a sage is because he has done things that no one in the world dares to do.
And he was not destined to be a sage after all.
Just like now, even if Bai Yan knows about the robbery and selling, he is unable to take care of it anymore, and his own strength does not allow him to offend more nobles.
If he kills again, everything will change. Even Ying Zheng will not allow him to do it again.
About half an hour later.
Bai Yan, who was sitting alone in the elegant room of the restaurant, soon heard conversations coming from outside.
Then they saw Lu Sheng, dressed in silk clothes, leading three men to the private room.
Bai Yan slowly stood up from behind the wooden table.
Lu Sheng smiled when he saw Bai Yan.
"Yan, just tell me your name next time you come. Why do you need to pay? I don't like this kind of relationship!"
Lu Sheng said.
Just now downstairs, Lu Sheng had already learned about the young man paying for a private room.
That's why I told the young man now that he doesn't need to be so polite next time he comes. The restaurant belongs to him, Lu Sheng, so how can he ask Yan, who is a guest, to pay for a banquet?
"Yan, let me introduce to you, this is Minister Jiang Jing! This is Minister Rui Wei! This is Minister Zhu Zhe!"
Lu Sheng turned sideways and introduced the three men to Bai Yan one by one.
As he spoke, Lu Sheng felt that his face was particularly bright. He was originally worried about whether he could invite the minister Jiang Jing today, but he never thought that Jiang Jing not only agreed to him, but also brought two colleagues with him.
These are three servants!
Moreover, behind these three ministers, they all had fathers who were officials in various counties of Qin.
"Yan, I've met Minister Jiang Jing, Minister Rui, and Minister Zhu Zhe!"
Bai Yan watched Lu Sheng introduce himself, so he raised his hands and bowed to the three of them in a very humble and polite manner.
On the other hand, Jiang Jing, Rui Wei, and Zhu Zhe, who didn't know whether it was because they were ministers or because of their age, looked at Bai Yan and returned the gift somewhat casually.
"Um!"
Jiang Jing simply returned the greeting to Bai Yan, then turned to look at Lu Sheng.
"If it hadn't been for your invitation today, Lu Sheng, Rui Wei, Zhu Zhe, I, and I wouldn't have wanted to come. After all, the king is about to leave for Handan. As ministers, we are very busy!"
Jiang Jing said, and then made an inviting gesture to Rui Wei and Zhu Zhe.
Then the three of them walked past Bai Yan while talking, and each went to sit at a wooden table.
"Yes Yes!"
When Lu Sheng heard Jiang Jing's words, the smile on his face became even bigger.
Because Lu Sheng also knew very well that what Jiang Jing said was true. Everyone knew that King Qin Yingzheng was planning to leave Xianyang and go to Handan.
How could Lu Sheng, a descendant of the Lu family, not know this?
Therefore, Lu Sheng was moved when he heard Jiang Jing's words. After all, the departure was about to begin, so Jiang Jing, as the waiter in front of the carriage, must have a lot of things to do.
Being able to take the time to come to the banquet today was a great honor to Lu Sheng.
"please!"
Lu Sheng watched Jiang Jing go to the top seat and sit down. He didn't care in his heart, but turned around and took the time to speak to Yan.
At this moment.
In the private room, other women have already come in with good wine.
Lu Sheng asked Yan to take a seat, and then ordered several women to serve Jiang Jing, Rui Wei, and Zhu Zhe.
Bai Yan returned to his original position and just sat down when he heard the minister named Rui Wei behind the wooden table opposite, talking about the troubles he encountered in the palace today, and even in the end, Master Yingkan was alarmed.
And he was lucky enough to see Lord Yingkan in the palace and receive his instructions.
During the conversation.
Rui Wei's tone was very excited, and his passionate expression seemed to want everyone to know about this.
When Bai Yan heard Rui Wei's words, he looked at the twenty-one or twelve-year-old Rui Wei and said nothing.
Seeing the surprised look on Lu Sheng's face, Bai Yan didn't find it strange either.
After all, Yingkan belongs to the Qin royal family. As Rui Wei said, their status and status are not something that ordinary people can see.
"Gentleman, drink!"
The voice of the girl next to him sounded, and Bai Yan turned to look at the girl timidly beside him, pouring him some wine.
Bai Yan nodded.
Then they watched quietly as the three ministers talked enthusiastically about various matters that were busy in the palace due to their travel today.
I don’t know how long it took, but I drank a lot of wine.
"I heard from Lu Sheng that you are under the command of General Zuo Geng Bai Yan?"
Bai Yan had been drinking in a low-key manner when he suddenly heard a question, and then saw the waiter named Zhu Zhe looking at him and asking.
Seeing this, Bai Yan nodded and raised his hands.
"yes!"
Bai Yan cupped his hands and said.
The moment after he answered, Bai Yan saw the assistant minister Zhu Zhe shaking his head.
"Since Lu Sheng invited us here and hopes that we can help you, I will say it bluntly and give you a piece of advice. After the Yanmen incident, General Zuo Geng Bai Yan has made countless enemies. If you can stay away as much as possible, then try your best to
keep away!"
Zhuzhe said.
Bai Yan listened to Zhu Zhe's words, and then when he saw Jiang Jing and Rui Wei, they also laughed together and nodded.
"Now Zuo Geng Bai Yan, ha ha ha!"
"The Yanmen Incident is really too cruel. Such an outrageous act has made many enemies not only in the world, but also in the court. He is really an unwise person."
Jiang Jing and Rui Wei said.
I don't know whether it was because he drank too much, or because in the eyes of the three of them, Bai Yan was nothing more than a young general on cavalry, and he was someone who wanted to curry favor with them.
Therefore, when speaking, there are not so many scruples.
Moreover, with these words, not only the three of them, but also the entire Xianyang, and even the entire Qin State, anyone who is well-informed will think and talk like this.
In the private room.
Accompany your words and my words.
Among them, Jiang Jing looked at Lu Sheng and sighed with emotion.
"Fortunately, Lu Sheng didn't come into contact with Bai Yan before!"
Jiang Jing said.
Lu Sheng, who was standing aside, couldn't help but nodded slightly after listening to Jiang Jing's words.
"indeed so!"
Lu Sheng, who had a better drinking capacity than Jiang Jing and the others, put away his smile at this moment and turned to look at Yan.
"Yan, do you know where these women come from?"
Lu Sheng turned to look at Bai Yan, sighed melancholy, and smiled: "These women were all women of Zhao State before. Although Bai Yan dealt with the robbery and sale in Yanmen, countless nobles are still there in other places.
Do you know why you are committing robbery and selling?"
Bai Yan raised his head and looked at Lu Sheng.
Then Lu Sheng spoke slowly under the gazes of Bai Yan, Jiang Jing, Rui Wei, and Zhu Zhe.
"Because many other noble clans are not afraid of Bai Yan at all!"
Lu Sheng said this with emotion.
"After the incident in Yanmen, I, Lu Sheng, no longer seek to get acquainted with Bai Yan. After all, Bai Yan has made many enemies. Getting acquainted now is not worth the gain! But you, if you have the chance, be like Mr. Jiang Jing
As you said, stay away from Bai Yan! Don't get involved."
Lu Sheng said.
As Lu Sheng spoke slowly, Bai Yan finally nodded.
Bai Yan naturally knew that the nobles in other parts of Zhao were not afraid of him. After all, those nobles were well hidden and even Yang Duan and the general were helpless. Therefore, how could those nobles be afraid of him.
Looked at Lu Sheng.
My original intention is to come here specifically today. If Lu Sheng has someone he trusts who can take charge of the shop, he can send him to Yanmen and other places in Zhao. He will definitely make arrangements to take care of him!
But now Lu Sheng's words forced Bai Yan to give up this plan first.
"Yan, I specially invited Jiang Jing, Rui Wei, and Zhu Zhe, the three ministers, to come over this time. I intend to introduce you to them. You must be more diligent in the future and get around with the three ministers!"
Lu Sheng said with a smile.
Looking at the young Yan, Lu Sheng's eyes were full of intimacy. Although at this time, Bai Yan, the descendant of the Bai family and the eldest concubine of Zuo, had made countless enemies, and countless people wanted Bai Yan dead.
But this has nothing to do with Yan. Compared to Bai Yan, Yan, who has now achieved meritorious service and was promoted to a noble title, in Lu Sheng's eyes, is a network that is not dangerous but has great prospects.
In the future, if you wait ten or eight years, maybe Yan will become the captain of a place.
No matter where Yan takes up his post, Yan will surely repay him with his support.
"There is no need to move around. After all, we are too busy right now. In the past, we had to wait for my king to go to Handan. I'm afraid there will be no chance to meet!"
When Jiang Jing heard Lu Sheng's words, he smiled and waved his hands, then cupped his hands and clasped his fingers in the direction of Xianyang.
In the words, not only Jiang Jing himself who spoke, but also Rui Wei and Zhu Zhe, who were holding the woman and drinking, all showed proud expressions on their red faces.
Today, let alone Qin.
In the entire vast territory of Qin, there are countless cities, countless nobles, officials and generals. How many people can meet the king?
As ministers, they rarely see the king, but on this trip to Handan, they can actually accompany the king's carriage.
In the private room.
Jiang Jing didn't finish his words and put down his hands.
"If there is a chance, next time we return to Xianyang, we will come here to get together again!"
Jiang Jing said.
When Lu Sheng heard this, he quickly smiled apologetically, and gave Bai Yan a 'reassuring' look under Bai Yan's doubtful gaze.
After asking the woman beside him to leave, Lu Sheng looked at Jiang Jing.
"Of course Lu Sheng knows that Minister Jiang Jing is busy, but when we arrive in Handan, we will have a few opportunities. I heard that there are many beauties in Handan. Lu Sheng has already prepared some ideas for the three adults. I also ask the three adults not to refuse."
Lu Sheng said.
Then in the eyes of everyone, after waiting for a moment, they saw that the woman who had just left had returned, holding a wooden plate in her hand.
The woman came to Lu Sheng's side, and Lu Sheng smiled and opened the cloth covering the wooden plate, and then more than twenty gold cakes appeared in front of everyone.
At Lu Sheng's signal, the woman came to Jiang Jing with a wooden plate and placed it on Jiang Jing's table.
"I also invite Minister Jiang Jing and Rui to serve as Minister. Minister Zhu Zhe must not refuse!"
Lu Sheng said with a smile and cupped his hands.
More than twenty gold cakes, this is the road paved by Lu Sheng for Yan. Lu Sheng is also betting that Yan will be promoted step by step in the future, and sooner or later he will become a city captain or a captain.
In this way, Lu Sheng will be able to be as discerning as Lu Buwei was, and he will be praised by his friends and others.
Finally gained both fame and fortune!
"this!"
Jiang Jing looked at the golden cake in front of him, and then looked at each other with Rui Wei and Zhu Zhe.
The three of them all understood Lu Sheng's purpose from the beginning, but they didn't expect that Lu Sheng would be so generous.
As a minister, no matter Jiang Jing, Rui Wei, or Zhu Zhe, they are all short of money. They are very short of money. Even though their salary is very high, in fact, they have to make friends and entertain friends. These are all
Asking for money, holding banquets to protect reputation and face, these are all expenses.
What's more, there are wives and concubines at home, plus gifts to other dignitaries.
Apart from their annual salary, they had no income from any source at all. After a year, they not only had little money left, but even lived in such a tight situation in the last two or three months that they had to ask their hometown for money.
Now look at these gold cakes.
All three of them were already moved.
"Forget it! After all, we got to know each other!"
Jiang Jing said, and then looked at Yan with a pretense of contemplation: "If there is a chance in the future, we will let you leave Bai Yan's command!"
Talk about this.
The look Jiang Jing gave Bai Yan was completely like a gift.
When Bai Yan saw this, his expression was particularly strange, but he looked at the wine on the wooden table calmly.
"That's that!"
Lu Sheng watched Jiang Jing put the cloth back on the gold cake and agreed with a smile.
But what Lu Sheng and Bai Yan didn't expect was that the drunk Rui Wei suddenly looked at Bai Yan.
"Your name is Yan, right! Can I borrow his sword for a look?"
Rui Wei asked softly.
In fact, from the very beginning, Rui Wei had been coveting the sword worn by the young man named Yan.
Although wrapped in cloth, sharp-eyed Rui Wei could still see the exquisite carvings through the gaps. The exposed black made Rui Wei realize...
That Qin sword must be a good sword!
So Rui Wei had been holding back and not speaking. Now after promising to take care of the young man in the future, Rui Wei spoke out.
It's just a matter of perspective.
But in fact, Rui Wei already had a vague intention of possessing her.
In the private room.
Listening to Rui Wei's words, Lu Sheng looked sideways.
Looking at Yan who was drinking and slightly silent today, Lu Sheng only then noticed that Yan actually came with a sword this time.