Chapter 364 Why was Tian Sui able to leave alive? A womans intuition
February of the 19th year of the Qin Dynasty.
With the death of Queen Mother Zhao Ji, Ying Zheng did not stay in Handan for long. He left Handan followed by Wang Jian, Meng Tian and other generals. Along with them, he appointed Handan County Governor, Yanmen County Governor, and Gaotang County Governor.
Appointments in other places were also announced one by one.
Among these people, some were officials who followed Ying Zheng from the Qin State, and some were Zhao State officials who had contributed to the surrender to Qin before and were still serving in the original cities.
The only change was that some young people from the Qin royal family were appointed by Ying Zheng to serve as officials in Zhao.
These rights are not high, but they are real rights.
When Ying Zheng returned to Xianyang this time, what surprised everyone was that Bai Yan, who had previously led the cavalry army, did not leave with him.
Yanmen Shanwu.
In Bai Yan's mansion, the scenery outside the courtyard as the cold winter recedes, and the buds of all things gradually begin to revive.
Maybe Yanmen is farther north, or maybe it's because of the climate. In February, you can still feel a little bit of coolness in Yanmen Shanwu, Yanmen.
And in a pavilion, two stunning women were sitting around a small stove, laughing and drinking tea.
Seen from a distance, the beautiful scenery is breathtaking.
Perhaps if some Confucian scholars saw it, they would say with emotion that beautiful scenery makes people more beautiful.
And outside the yard.
Suddenly a loud noise broke the peace under this beautiful scenery.
When the two women in the pavilion saw this, they turned their heads to look, and then a young boy came into the woman's eyes.
"came back!"
Seeing the young man, a slightly older gentle beauty, with an overjoyed expression in her beautiful eyes, she stood up slowly under the exquisite Qin clothes and walked towards the outside of the pavilion.
On the other hand, there was another charming beauty next to her, looking at the returning young man without any hint of joy in her expression.
In the courtyard.
Bai Yan followed the maid in the mansion and handed over the large and small bags to the servants.
"General!"
A soft voice and a call seemed to add a touch of warmth to the slightly cool complexion.
Bai Yan turned his head and looked at Bao Shi, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. A familiar smile appeared on his face. He was a little shy, but he only acted like this in private.
In the mansion, it is not like outside, where you have to look tense all day long. It is not like the battlefield, where you have to face the death of soldiers and angry horses all day long. At home, when you are alone, you can enjoy the view of the moon, sip tea and listen to the zither.
There are also caring people in front of me.
"lady!"
Bai Yan turned around and slowly raised his hand to salute Bao.
After the ceremony, Bai Yan looked at Bao's beautiful face, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. Fortunately, in a flash, he was not embarrassed.
Thinking that now in Yanmen Shanwu, Bao doesn't need to worry about others recognizing him like he did in Xianyang.
Bai Yan felt relaxed and a little happy.
After all, he had promised to take care of the Bao family, and although he had no worries about food and clothing, the Bao family had to hide here and there, and was scared even when leaving the house. Although the Bao family didn't mind, Bai Yan himself felt very sorry.
Not feeling guilty is fake.
Fortunately, now I can finally have a safe and secure place.
"How are you doing here, Madam?"
Bai Yan asked softly.
Knowing that Zhao Qiu was here, Zhao Qiu did not want his identity to be exposed and would definitely take care of the Bao family, but Bai Yan still couldn't help but ask.
"General, don't worry, I'm here to worry about you, and you're living a good life."
Bao Shi glanced at Bai Yan, with a gentle smile on his face.
"Youhao, go and prepare a cup of warm tea for the general!"
Bao said softly, just like before, no matter when and where, it always makes people feel warm.
At this time, Bai Yan also saw the charming beauty slowly walking out of the pavilion behind Bao. Looking at the seductive figure, Bai Yan smiled bitterly in his heart.
If the Bao family in front of him is a virtuous and virtuous beauty, then if Zhao Qiu really sees it once, Bai Yan will lament the fairy in his heart. However, Bai Yan also knows very well that under Zhao Qiu's charming appearance, she is better than everyone else.
They are all aloof, even Bao Shi and Tian Feiyan don't feel that way.
Compared with Zhao Qiu's beauty, Bai Yan was more concerned about the cold look in Zhao Qiu's eyes just now.
This also confirms previous speculations and concerns.
"Shen Ji has met the general!"
Zhao Qiu stepped forward and when he saw Bai Yan, a charming smile appeared on his pretty face. However, when he looked at Bai Yan with his eyes, it was like looking at an enemy.
"Sister, I don't want to ask, was the general injured in Zhongmou City before?"
Zhao Qiu asked with concern, her delicate tone and caring words made people feel numb.
Bai Yan sniffed, unable to detect the sarcasm in Zhao Qiu's words.
Fortunately, Bai Yan is thick-skinned.
In the courtyard.
When Bao heard what Zhao Qiu said, he glanced at Bai Yan. Didn't the previous news say that Bai Yan was not involved in danger?
Seeing Bai Yan shaking his head slightly, Bao didn't ask any more questions, turned around and continued back to the pavilion.
Bai Yan looked at Bao's back as he walked towards the pavilion. After a moment, he looked at Zhao Qiu.
"Bai Yan doesn't know those people in Zhongmou City, but due to conspiracy and wanting to kill the king, Bai Yan has no choice!"
Bai Yan explained softly.
Bai Yan had had a hunch before, and he guessed that many of the nobles killed in Zhongmou City were probably related to Zhao Qiu.
Looking at the backgrounds of those noble clans back then, there were no exceptions. Not only were they huge in strength, but they were all old clans loyal to the royal family of King Zhao. Zhao Qiu was Princess Zhao, and her connections were even better than those of Zhao Jia. Those rebel noble clans would inevitably have some
He has a close relationship with Zhao Qiu.
In addition, he had previously lied to Zhao Qiu that he was going to Handan.
Therefore, Bai Yan also guessed that when he returned to Shanwu, he would inevitably face Zhao Qiu's cynicism.
It would be fine if he didn't ask for Zhao Qiu, then Bai Yan pretended not to hear it and didn't bother to pay attention. But now there is really something he needs to ask for from Zhao Qiu, that is, he needs Zhao Qiu to help him investigate Guo Zong.
So Bai Yan had better explain it.
Along with a cool breeze drifting in the air, blowing slightly.
Zhao Qiu stood there, with a little long hair on his back fluttering gently.
After hearing the young man's explanation, Zhao Qiu's beautiful eyes looked straight at the young man in front of him. After a long time, Zhao Qiu's eyes were no longer so cold.
Just when Bai Yan was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Zhao Qiu's voice sounded again.
"Back then, you and Yao Jia were sent to Xinzheng to meet the King of Han. When you and Yao Jia were in Xinzheng, the Zhang family, who had been ministers to Han for five generations, suddenly killed Han Ling, the general of Han Dynasty. Afterwards, the Zhang family rushed out of Xinzheng overnight to do what they wanted.
The crime of rebellion.”
Zhao Qiu spoke slowly. After speaking, his tone gradually slowed down and he looked straight at Bai Yan.
"Then the city of Xinzheng was destroyed, and Mrs. Han Ling, who was once famous for her beauty in South Korea, burned her house and died!"
Zhao Qiu said this.
"Han Ling, was it you who killed him?"
Zhao Qiu asked.
When I first saw Youhao in the mansion, even though she was a woman, she was amazed by Youhao's beauty.
From the beginning, Zhao Qiu didn't believe that such a beautiful woman could be called Youhao.
If it were an ordinary girl with a nameless membership, Zhao Qiuxin would not believe it, but a girl like Youhao would have a nameless membership.
Then Zhao Qiu thought about the famous beauties in other vassal states. When he thought of Korea, he thought that Mrs. Han Ling was a famous beauty, and Bai Yan happened to be in Korea at that time.
Along with this thought.
Zhao Qiu, who had always been puzzled when he heard that the Zhang family had rebelled against South Korea, suddenly understood a lot of things and froze in place.
At that time, Zhao Qiu had already determined that the Zhang family was framed and that the Zhang family had never rebelled!
The reason why the Zhang family didn't even have a chance to redress their grievances was because the beauty in the pavilion behind them was the most important thing. How are you?
That is the Bao clan!
But Zhao Qiu was very confused as to why the Bao family would help Bai Yan and why Bai Yan wanted to kill Han Ling and frame the Zhang family.
Moreover, Zhao Qiu judged that Yao Jia probably didn't know about this matter, otherwise even Yao Jia would never give in to a beauty like Bao.
"Princess Zhao Qiu is really wise and has a wonderful tongue!"
Bai Yan cupped his hands and said.
A word of praise literally did not answer Zhao Qiu, but the concise words told Zhao Qiu that what she said and thought before was correct.
"Why frame the Zhang family?"
Zhao Qiu's beautiful eyes were full of doubts. No matter what she thought before, she could not think of a reason.
Why did Bai Yan target the Zhang family in this way? You must know that the Zhang family has an extraordinary status in Yingchuan. Compared with framing the Zhang family, if the Zhang family is left after the destruction of Han, it will definitely be a great help to the Bai family.
"If the princess wants to know, please promise Bai Yan something!"
When Bai Yan heard Zhao Qiu's inquiry, he suddenly laughed and said, very directly.
But what Bai Yan didn't expect was that after he finished speaking, Zhao Qiu looked straight at him without saying a word.
Bai Yan lamented that women will change when they say so.
Look at Zhao Qiu.
Just when Bai Yan thought things were at a standstill, Zhao Qiu didn't want to trade with him at the moment.
I never thought things would turn around.
"whats the matter?"
After Zhao Qiu was silent for a few moments, he asked softly.
Bai Yan looked at Zhao Qiu, a little surprised.
But since Zhao Qiu has spoken, Bai Yan will naturally not hide it.
"The princess wants to know why Bai Yan wants to frame the Zhang family. Bai Yan also wants to know how much iron ore equipment Guo Zong gave to the north and which road he took to cross the mountains."
Bai Yan said softly.
Information exchange, Zhao Qiu wants to know about the Zhang family, then naturally Bai Yan also wants to know about Guo Zong.
Guo Zong was extremely wealthy in the Zhao Kingdom, and had countless retainers in his mansion. Although he did not know much about Guo Zong, it was possible that Ying Zheng had reached a consensus with Guo Zong in private, and Guo Zong did not help Zhao.
Bai Yan guessed that the reason was the family fortune and mines under Guo Zong.
At present, except for Yanmen, Bai Yan's power in other places is weak. It is difficult to investigate Guo Zong, so he can only ask for help from Zhao Qiu.
"You want to deal with Guo Zong?"
Zhao Qiu was full of doubts when he heard Bai Yan's words.
Bai Yan shook his head.
"Guo Zong has the protection of the king, and Bai Yan will not deal with Guo Zong. The princess should know that if Bai Yan wants to get rid of Guo Zong, it will be difficult to reach the sky just by giving Northern Iron Tool a thing."
Bai Yan explained.
Under Zhao Qiu's gaze, Bai Yan turned his head and looked north.
"Guo Zong is not a fool. He was able to keep his family business before and dared to sell iron items to the Northern Huns privately. I'm afraid he must have made an agreement with the Northern Huns. The Huns would not rush southward. However, the Huns must make up for the huge price they expended.
The consequence of not going south will be cannibalizing other nomadic tribes."
When Bai Yan said this, his brows furrowed.
"When the princess is in Zhao, you should be aware of the habits of the Huns in the north. If you want to use the Huns to become stronger and go south to restore Zhao, you will lose both sides with Qin. The first people to be persecuted will be the people of Zhao."
Bai Yan turned to look at Zhao Qiu: "At that time, the people of Zhao were plundered one after another and experienced the tragic scenes in the world. Princess, do you think the people are willing to join my cavalry to resist the Huns, or are they willing to die and wait for the restoration of the Zhao Kingdom?"
In the courtyard.
Bai Yan's words made Zhao Qiu's beautiful eyes startled.
If it were anyone else, Zhao Qiu could easily refute, but only when facing the young man in front of him, Zhao Qiu knew clearly that the young man had this prestige.
Nowadays, tens of thousands of Zhao Bianqi in Yanmen are unwilling to go to Daijun. This is a conclusive fact.
There was a hint of unwillingness in Zhao Qiu's eyes.
It was not because he could not refute Bai Yan's words, but because he was unwilling to see that Zhao had no chance to recover.
There was silence for a long time.
Zhao Qiu just looked at the young man in front of him. This young man was extremely sensitive to the situation. He didn't even know the specific information, but he had already guessed what method Guo Zong and others wanted to use to restore the country.
Thinking of such a person being stationed in Yanmen and thinking of this young man's age, Zhao Qiu felt despair that only he knew clearly.
If possible.
Zhao Qiu would rather spend all his contacts and connections to transfer this young man back to the court in Xianyang, Qin State, rather than in the northern border of Zhao State.
"good!"
Zhao Qiu did not reject Bai Yan again.
Zhao Qiu also knew that, as Bai Yan said, as long as this young man is in Zhao, Guo Zong's plans will ultimately only allow the Zhao people to integrate into the Qin State faster.
Guo Zong could not make this young man rebel against Qin.
And as long as this young man does not rebel against the Qin State, there will always be iron cavalry here in Yanmen.
What's more, Zhao Qiu has never believed in Guo Zong, who betrayed Zhao in the first place. Who knows whether Guo Zong took advantage of other Zhao people's desire to restore the country for personal gain.
But now, Zhao Qiu has a more puzzling question than why he framed the Zhang family of the fifth generation of Xianghan.
"But I want to know why you let Tian Shi and Tian Sui leave Handan?"
Zhao Qiu asked softly.
Zhao Qiu had to figure this out. After receiving the news that Tian Sui had left Handan alive, Zhao Qiu had some doubts about whether the news was false.
Although she was not in Handan, Zhao Qiu had guessed Bai Yan's specific actions from the beginning through each piece of information. Facts have proved that her guess was basically correct, even Guo Kai's murder was no exception. Therefore, when she was in Handan, she knew
Bai Yan has enough opportunities to get rid of Tian Sui without being suspected.
But unfortunately, Tian Sui actually left Handan alive.
If Wu Gao, Corpse Weir, and Wu Yun could survive, Zhao Qiu would not be surprised.
Although Zhao Qiu doesn't like Bai Yan, he has to admit that Bai Yan's character will not hurt Wu Gao and Wu Yun.
But as for Bai Yan's character, Zhao Qiu also understood that Bai Yan would never let Tian Sui, the commander of Qi Martial Arts, leave Handan alive.
There must be a reason for this, this is Zhao Qiu's intuition.
And it's probably very important.
"I can't tell you this!"
When Bai Yan heard Zhao Qiu's words, he shook his head without even thinking about it.
Zhao Qiu is too smart.
Looking inside the pavilion, Bao Shi had already warmed the tea and was standing in the pavilion waiting.
"We agreed from the beginning that the affairs of the Zhang Mansion will be exchanged for Guo Zong's news. If the princess wants to know, we can talk about it later when we have the opportunity. Now that Bai Yan has been bumpy all the way and his mouth is dry, can he go and drink a glass of warm water first?"
Bai Yan looked at Zhao Qiu.
Unable to avoid Zhao Qiu's suspicion, Bai Yan also used the opportunity to tell Zhao Qiu that one thing should be exchanged for another. Guo Zong's affairs could only be exchanged for Zhang's affairs, and others could be exchanged later when there was a chance.
He looked at Zhao Qiu staring at him without saying a word.
Bai Yan bowed his hands to prepare the ceremony, and then hurried past Zhao Qiu.
Inside the pavilion.
Bai Yan came to the wooden table, looked at the tea handed to him by Bao's delicate hand, took it, blew on it, and took two sips.
When Zhao Qiu came to the pavilion, he looked at the charming Zhao Qiu.
"Madam was at the mansion earlier, but I'd rather trouble Shen Ji to take care of her."
Bai Yan smiled and said gratefully, and did not tell Zhao Qiu what happened just now.
Bai Yan has already told the Bao family about Zhao Qiu's identity, and also asked the Bao family to help keep an eye on Zhao Qiu. Bai Yan has never stopped Zhao Qiu from receiving information, but he will never allow Zhao Qiu to pass on the information to the outside world.
Talking room.
At this time, a trusted soldier hurried over from the distant yard with three scrolls of bamboo slips.
The cronies were in Bao's family, and Zhao Qiu's gaze came down to the pavilion and walked up to Bai Yan.
"There are reports from General, Yanyu, Gaotang, Wu Sui and other places that the rebellious thieves have received the news and fled in advance, and their whereabouts are now unknown."
The trusted soldiers handed the bamboo slips in their hands to Bai Yan.
Bai Yan looked at the contents one by one, his expression not surprising.
From the time when those Zhao clan members were arrested, Bai Yan and Mr. Yang knew that the rebels in other places would definitely receive the news and escape in advance.
Other places are not like Yanmen, where there are many nobles and nobles, the relations between various places are intertwined, and the officials and nobles are colluding with each other.
Catching someone is as difficult as climbing to the sky.
"Send these messages to the Sheriff!"
After Bai Yan read the bamboo slips, he asked his cronies to take them to Yang Duanhe.
Now in Yanmen, the censor has not yet been appointed, and Yang Duanhe is the county guard and he is the county lieutenant. This matter still needs to be informed to Mr. Yang.
I thought that after meeting Mr. Wei, I would go see Zhao Bianqi and see how many stirrups were installed.
Bai Yan was also curious about Zhao Bianqi's combat effectiveness when equipped with stirrups.
More importantly, there are heavy cavalry.
"General! The Yu family from outside the residence came to ask for an audience with a gift!"
Suddenly, a servant hurried to the pavilion and informed the mansion that the Yu family had come to ask for an audience. In addition to the Yu family, there were also several famous noble families in Shanwu City.
When Bai Yan heard what his servant said, he understood that the nobles in Shanwu City must have known that he and Mr. Yang were in Shanwu, so they all came here to establish a relationship and become familiar with each other.
Thinking of this, Bai Yan looked at Bao who was standing aside.
"There are not many people. Mr. Yu prefers to go to restaurants. He is not short of money. If you drink, don't disturb my sister and me in the mansion."
Before Bao could speak, Zhao Qiu said softly.
Zhao Qiu knew that the Yu family was quite famous in Zhao land. The reputation of his ancestors and the connections left behind were far beyond the ordinary gentry. Not to mention that the general Yu He on the Zhao side was a member of the Yu family, even in Yifang and Huipu.
They are very close.
Therefore, Bai Yan would never refuse the Yu family's closeness.
Likewise, Zhao Qiuben, out of sight, asked Bai Yan to take those people to the restaurant.
The reason is that Bao's reputation has not yet been arranged. If he appears rashly, he will definitely arouse suspicion. When Bao meets people, at least some arrangements need to be made.
Inside the pavilion.
Bao looked at Bai Yan, and after Zhao Qiu finished speaking, he also whispered to Bai Yan that it would be better to go to a restaurant.
In the evening, she would make hot soup and wait for Bai Yan to come back.
"good!"
Bai Yan nodded and looked at Bao apologetically, since we couldn't have dinner together at home.
After saying a few words, Bai Yan turned around and left to see Mr. Wei.
Zhao Qiu and Bao Shi looked at Bai Yan's leaving figure. Unlike Bao Shi, Zhao Qiu's mind was filled with doubts about Tian Sui at this moment.
Looking at Bai Yan's appearance just now, the woman's instinct told her that Bai Yan would definitely not tell her this matter.