At the foot of Jingshi Mountain, a soldier hurriedly ran to Bai Yan.
"General, Master Mao is here!"
The soldiers came and handed over their reports.
Bai Yan couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard it was Mao Jiao.
Shangqing Mao Jiao is an old friend of Mr. Hu. We have known each other for many years and the relationship can be said to be very good.
When news of Gaonu's burning of the city in Shangjun reached Xianyang, there were not many ministers who helped Bai Yan, and Mao Jiao was one of them.
The most important thing is that when Tian Feiyan followed her brother to Yanmen, she personally told the officials of the Qin State who were ordered by Ying Zheng to investigate the Qi State.
It's Mao Jiao!
In other words, Mao Jiao already knew him thoroughly.
Think of this.
Bai Yan walked towards the carriage in the distance.
At the foot of the mountain.
After being interrogated by the cavalry officers, Mao Jiao took out the certificate and ordered the carriage to follow the Qin soldiers to a deserted open space in the distance.
After doing these things, Mao Jiao naturally saw the young Qin general who was wearing armor and wearing a sword walking over from a distance.
The last time we met was a long, long time ago.
If you have not been to Qi before.
When Mao Jiao saw this young man, his first reaction was the same as that of his old friend Hu Quan. He felt that it was a blessing for the Bai family to give birth to Bai Yan. He looked at Bai Yan as if he were looking at a junior.
However, after visiting Qi State, Mao Jiao realized that the Bai family had been kept in the dark from beginning to end.
No, not only the Bai family, but also the Tian family of Qi.
When he was investigating in Qi State, Mao Jiao was very puzzled as to why the young man was able to enter the Bai family after leaving Qi State, and why he was able to deceive the Bai family.
Later, Mao Jiao continued to investigate matters related to the Bai family in Qi State. After all, as an old friend of Hu Quan, Mao Jiao also knew that the descendants of the Bai family rarely interacted with Qi State. Less contact meant that there were fewer things and it was easy to find out.
And this is indeed the case.
After a little research, Mao Jiao found out what happened to Bai Yan, the second son of Bai Zhong, in Qi State seventeen or eight years ago, and he was finally rescued by a Qi State official surnamed Zou.
As the investigation continued later, things became clear, especially when it was found that the Zou family was exterminated, and the only heir, Zou Xing, was going to Qin under the arrangement of the Tian family, but unexpectedly died on the way to Qin.
All kinds of things.
Mao Jiao already roughly understood the whole process.
Although I don’t know what Zou Xing said to the young man before he died, the young man must have used revenge for Zou Xing as a condition.
This is also the case, Mao Jiao couldn't help but sigh in his heart, how can it be called destiny.
If this young man hadn't been driven out of Qi by Tian Ding, if he hadn't accidentally met Zou Xing, if he hadn't had the talent.
Maybe there won’t be today!
Mao Jiao was sure that Tian Ding must not know at the moment that the young man who was driven out of Qi by him had already pretended to be Zou Xing, came to Qin, and assumed the alias of a descendant of the Bai family, becoming a general of Qin.
"Master Mao!"
Bai Yan came to Mao Jiao and bowed his hands very politely.
Although Mao Jiao clearly knew Bai Yan's background, Bai Yan never had any hostile thoughts towards Mao Jiao from the beginning to the end.
Mao Jiao's previous care, no matter what the reason, was all a favor.
A favor must be repaid.
Bai Yan can naturally do this, so Bai Yan will naturally not have any hostile thoughts towards Mao Jiao.
"General Bai!"
Mao Jiao raised his hands and saluted Bai Yanji, with a smile on his face as he spoke.
This was the smile that only appeared when he knew it.
Now in Mao Jiao's eyes, Bai Yan is no longer a descendant of the Bai family, but a person who, like him, left his mother country and went to Qin.
"Before we were in Xianyang, Bai Yan wanted to visit Mr. Mao, but he never thought that Mr. Mao would not be in Xianyang because of something. He heard that he was going to Chu State, so Bai Yan gave up!"
After Bai Yan finished the ceremony, he looked at Mao Jiao and smiled.
That is to say, Bai Yan would be like this in front of people close to him.
Previously in Xianyang, Bai Yan was busy with affairs and did not have time at first. However, when he took the time to visit Mao Jiao later, he found out that Mao Jiao had gone to Chu State.
"Although there is no preparation at the moment, Bai Yan still congratulates Master Mao!"
Bai Yan raised his hands and saluted Mao Jiao again.
If this gift was in Xianyang, a large sum of money should be prepared. After all, Mao Jiao serves as the Taifu. This position of Taifu is of great significance. Normally speaking, it is a certainty that Fusu will become the new king in the future, so Mao Jiao will naturally be the king.
division.
And to put it mildly, apart from the power of a Tai Tu, the most important thing is that after becoming a Tai Tu, his position among the world's literati will be not even a little higher.
For those who practice martial arts, they have long dreamed of wielding a sword to the end of the world, or serving as a general of a country.
So the literati and Confucian scholars who study the books of sages and sages only dream of two things. One is to offer wine in the Jixia Academy and become the master of literati in the world, and the other is to become a Taifu or King's Master.
Mao Jiao is just one step away from the peak of his life.
Fusu succeeds to the throne!
"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty! And also for General Bai's blessing!"
Mao Jiao looked at Bai Yan's congratulations, a smile appeared on his old face, and then he said something lightly and modestly.
However, the words fell.
Mao Jiao saw Bai Yan's smiling face froze, and his eyes were full of astonishment.
"General Bai, I have just returned from Chu after receiving an order from the Queen Mother. Please allow me to go see the Queen Mother first. If General Bai has something to do, I will talk to me again in Luoyang tonight."
Mao Jiao raised his hands and said.
Seeing Bai Yan's appearance, Mao Jiao didn't explain too much, and Mao Jiao also believed that with the rough experience and extraordinary mind of the young man in front of him, he should be able to understand the meaning behind that sentence.
This is why Mao Jiao thought for a long time after accepting his fate and finally realized the king's intention.
"please!"
Bai Yan came to his senses, and after finishing the ceremony, he turned sideways to make way for Mao Jiao.
Mao Jiao also returned the gift with his hand, and then walked towards the Queen Mother's carriage.
Bai Yan looked at Mao Jiao's leaving figure with his brows furrowed.
Mao Jiao's words just now made an idea appear in Bai Yan's mind, but it also made Bai Yan have a lot of doubts and doubts.
After a few breaths.
Bai Yan couldn't figure it out and shook his head slightly. This matter still needs time to be confirmed. There is still a lot of time.
Moreover, at that time, he might have resigned from his official position and gone into seclusion, hiding his name from the world and enjoying life in peace and contentment. He did not have to be constantly wary of the enemy's plots and think about how to deal with the enemy's army.
After a while.
Bai Yan was waiting when he suddenly saw a palace maid walking over in a hurry.
"General, the Queen Mother has summoned you!"
The maid came to Bai Yan's side and said.
When Bai Yan heard this, he turned to look at the carriage of Queen Mother Zhao in the distance, and saw Mao Jiao chatting with Queen Mother Zhao.
Bai Yan nodded.
Bai Yan then followed the maid towards the Queen Mother Zhao.
It didn't take long.
Bai Yan then came to the Queen Mother Zhao and stood beside Mao Jiao.
"Bai Yan, meet the Queen Mother!"
Bai Yan bowed to the Empress Dowager Zhao.
As for the Queen Mother Zhao, Bai Yan also paid great attention to the situation of the Queen Mother Zhao along the way, even more than Ying Zheng's carriage.
After all, Bai Yan knew that if there was no accident, it would be difficult for the Queen Mother Zhao to survive this year.
So Bai Yan was very worried about what would happen to Queen Mother Zhao on the way.
"No need to be polite!"
Zhao Ji looked at Bai Yan and said softly.
At this moment, Zhao Ji looked at Bai Yan with eyes full of smiles.
"On this journey, it would be great if others could be as caring as you are! But..."
Zhao Ji looked at Bai Yan, changed the topic, turned to look at Mao Jiao, and told Mao Jiao about Bai Yan's visit to the doctor in Xianyang. There was a hint of blame in her tone as she spoke.
It seems that if it wasn't because of Bai Yan, Ying Zheng would not order the imperial doctor to come over and check her veins, and in the end it was all for no reason.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me, Bai Yan is worried about the Queen Mother's health!"
Bai Yan listened to the Queen Mother Zhao's words and lowered his head slightly during the whole process. After the Queen Mother finished speaking, he handed over his hand to explain.
However, the words fell.
I heard Queen Mother Zhao's smiling question.
"I heard that after you left the palace, you went around asking the doctors in the city!"
Zhao Ji's words made Mao Jiao on the side look at Bai Yan in surprise.
This was something he never noticed.
The Queen Mother was unwell, which was an old problem. Mao Jiao thought that the Queen Mother Zhao had seen the doctor before, so she never asked.
Unexpectedly, Bai Yan not only inquired, but also wrote to the king. He was even worried and went to seek medical treatment himself.
Think of this.
Mao Jiao looked at the young Bai Yan, stroked his beard, and couldn't help but nod slightly.
No matter what, Bai Yan's character is worthy of praise.
Compared with others, even himself, Bai Yan did this better.
Moreover, Mao Jiao could feel that although the Queen Mother Zhao Ji said she didn't like Bai Yan's actions, she could feel Bai Yan's thoughts.
"yes!"
When Bai Yan heard the Queen Mother Zhao's question, he lowered his head and replied.
Facing the Queen Mother Zhao, Bai Yan knew in his heart that Xianyang City was indeed concerned and wanted to ask. After all, if it could really save the Queen Mother Zhao's life, that would be great.
But now, this journey is actually more about worries.
Of course, Bai Yan knew this and could never tell the truth to Queen Mother Zhao.