Looking at the heavy rain falling outside the window again, Bai Yan turned to look at the four people in front of him.
"The heavy rain has fallen and the river has swelled. I estimate that you will have to stay in Luoyin for a few more days before crossing the river."
Bai Yan said softly, and then looked at Tian Ding.
This is not Bai Yan's lie. It has been raining for several days. Now the Weishui River has swelled and the water is turbulent. It is really an unreasonable risk to cross the river hastily. If there is an accident, the gain will not be worth the loss.
In the study room.
When Tian Ding heard Bai Yan's words, he naturally understood what Bai Yan meant. After thinking for a few moments, he looked at Bai Yan in front of him.
"How troublesome General Bai!"
Tian Ding cupped his hands and said.
The water in the Weishui River is indeed fast now, but Tian Ding knows that for such a long Weishui River, there are definitely sections where the water is gentle. In the past, when there were heavy rains, there must be sections specially designed for people to cross the river.
But now that Bai Yan had spoken, and since he didn't want Yan'er to be bumpy, Tian Ding agreed to stay a few more days.
"General, people have entered the trap!"
Jiu came to the study, walked up to Bai Yan, and bowed respectfully.
A few words.
Tian Ding, Hou Yao, Xunzhou, and Lin Anshun in the study room showed unexpected looks.
trap?
Tian Ding and Lin Anshun looked at each other, remembering what they heard outside the study just now, and immediately guessed Bai Yan's intention.
If it was not clear now that Bai Yan was planning to attack the nobles, then the two of them would not have reached the high position they are today.
Master Xu, who was kneeling next to Bai Yan, looked at Jiu. Master Xu was no stranger to this cavalry general. Even among the cavalry generals, except for the generals who were often seen such as Chai, Yanmao, Ye, and Gui, let him
What impressed Master Xu the most was Jiu.
After all, it was Jiu who took her to see Bai Yan when she was in Gaonu, Shangjun. Later, although Master Xu rarely saw Jiu, he also knew that Jiu, who had won Bai Yan's trust, was always entrusted with important tasks.
"Keep an eye on him! Let people reveal the news to other noble families besides the Luo, Fan, and Tao families, and ask the servants of the bribed noble families to reveal that some noble families have defected and are preparing to report the affairs of the Luo, Fan, Tao families, and Fan Kan
, has been confessed by the nobles!"
After Bai Yan heard what Jiu said, he turned to Jiu and gave instructions.
"promise!"
After hearing Bai Yan's words, Jiu took the order and turned around to leave.
Compared with Feng Nian, Gui, Huai, and Pecking those people, Dove with a ponytail gives people a rather arrogant feeling. This arrogance is not contempt for others, but a sense of arrogance.
As a veteran of the cavalry, Jiu's sense of belonging to the Bai family's cavalry is as strong as Chai's, and his arrogant character makes it difficult for ordinary generals to fall in Jiu's eyes.
Just like now.
Xunzhou watched Jiu's leaving figure, and after he disappeared outside the door, he turned to look at Bai Yan.
"General Bai has many talented people under his command!"
Xunzhou sighed with emotion.
Xunzhou, who was born in the famous Xun family and is now a high official in Qi State, just looked at the eyes of the cavalry general and could feel that the man was a warrior on the battlefield. His eyes could not deceive. This was Xunzhou's self-confidence.
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Lin Anshun also nodded aside. A cavalry general like the one just now was rarely seen in Qi State.
However, Lin Anshun also knew that this was not because there were no people in Qi State, but because there had been no war in Qi State for too long, and the general just now had obviously experienced countless battles and had just sharpened his spirit. This was not born.
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"It's all from the Bai family!"
Bai Yan listened to Xunzhou's words and said modestly to Xunzhou.
"The Bai family background?"
Xunzhou murmured softly as he listened to Bai Yan's explanation.
When this clan came to mind, the first thing that came to mind was Bai Qi, who had previously intimidated the six countries and no general dared to challenge them.
Rather than talking about Bai's family background, it is better to say that today's cavalry, and even Bai's current status, are all the family background left by Bai Qi.
Without Bai Qi, the status of Bai Zhong's lineage would not be qualified to step into the ranks of famous families, let alone the Bai family's current status in the eyes of other countries.
"However, the Bai family's iron cavalry is in the hands of General Bai~. Things are different now!"
After Xunzhou muttered, he denied with a smile.
"Even if it is left by the former Wu'an Lord Bai Qi, it still depends on the person in power. Just like when General Bai was not famous before, the Bai family's status and reputation are gradually declining, and the cavalry is no exception!"
After Xunzhou's remarks, he praised Bai Yan very highly.
However, unexpectedly, apart from Bai Yan who felt he couldn't bear it, Hou Yao and Lin Anshun nodded in agreement. Even the prestigious Tian Ding rarely showed any signs of expression after hearing Lin Anshun's words.
The expression of opposition also meant that even Tian Ding did not object to Lin Anshun's words.
The Bai family's cavalry is indeed in the hands of Bai Yan, and its reputation is once again close to that of when its ancestor Bai Qi was still alive.
In addition to the Qin Ruishi who had always enjoyed a high reputation in the Qin State, the Bai family's cavalry, which was gradually declining, became famous again and intimidated the world in just two years.
Think of this.
Not to mention Tian Ding, even the noble-born dandy Houyao, the son of the prime minister who relied on his father's power, couldn't help but sigh.
"In my country of Qi, there is no famous general as brave and good at fighting as General Bai!"
Hou Yao said softly, his words full of melancholy.
This sentence may be the most pleasing to Hou Yao's words that Tian Ding heard on the way from Qi to Qin, or even all the time.
indeed.
If Qi had a famous general like Bai Yan, Qi's prestige and status among the vassal states would not be what it is now. Qi with famous generals and Qi without famous generals are completely different concepts.
Even if the Qin State wants to destroy Han or Zhao, it must carefully consider whether the Qi State will send troops.
such a pity!
Thinking of this, Tian Ding's eyes were full of helplessness.
After the Five Kingdoms conquered Qi, although the Qi State recovered and met such a virtuous queen as the Queen Mother, and the people of Qi State lived and worked in peace and contentment without the worry of war, they were destined to have few famous generals.
Thinking room.
Tian Ding found that Bai Yan glanced at him inadvertently after hearing Hou Yao's words. After looking at each other, although Bai Yan immediately looked at Hou Yao, Tian Ding always felt that Bai Yan's look was a bit strange, but he didn't understand it.
Why do you feel this way?
After regaining consciousness, Tian Ding saw Bai Yan bowing his hands in front of Hou Yao in ceremony.
"The queen is so complimentary that Bai Yan deserves it!"
Bai Yan said.
During the chat, Xunzhou quickly brought the topic to the Luoyin nobles.
"I just heard that General Bai's subordinates were able to trick people into traps, and General Bai specifically asked to inform his nobles. Why is this?"
Xunzhou frowned slightly and asked softly.
"As far as Luoyin City is concerned, as long as those two villagers confess, those gentry servants will definitely be convicted, and everyone involved in the gentry will be implicated."
Xunzhou looked at Bai Yan.
Xunzhou's words also made Hou Yao nod. At this moment, Hou Yao also looked at Bai Yan with confusion. In Hou Yao's eyes, if those who drowned were really killed by the nobles, then as things happened
The truth has emerged, Bai Yan has clarified everything, and all the nobles involved must be punished.
Beside the window, Tian Ding and Lin Anshun, who were sitting on their knees, also looked at Bai Yan, and were also curious about Bai Yan's plan.
"In Luoyin City, Bai Yan knows that the Luo family, the Fan family, and the Tao family are known as the three households of Luoyin. Their descendants once said that the three families have the final say on what happens to Luoyin."
Bai Yan explained that there was nothing to hide.
Seeing Master Xu pouring tea into the cup beside him, Bai Yan looked at Xunzhou.
"These three families are deeply rooted in Luoyin City. Just by drowning, they can only push three or five people to take the blame. In addition, they can also assassinate those people. Unless those retinues take action, it will be difficult to punish the crime."
When Bai Yan said this, he picked up the teacup on the wooden table with both hands, gestured to everyone, then took a sip, put down the teacup, and then continued to talk.
"So if you want to get rid of the three clans, you can only borrow power, borrow the power of all the noble clans in Luoyin City! If one thing is not enough, then do three, five, or ten. No matter how strong the relationship between the three families is, their reputation in Luoyin
No matter how high it is, as the past events come to light one after another, they spread throughout the city and are sent to Xianyang."
Bai Yan said with a smile, looking at the four people in front of him: "Three clans will fall! But if the three clans fall, it will be difficult for the other clans to succeed, and they will doubt each other. With three clans falling in front of them, the clans will definitely be on guard against each other in the future.
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In the study room.
After hearing Bai Yan's words, Hou Yao's eyes lit up. This dandy, who relied on his father's relationship to rise to power, had always walked sideways in the Qi State, and everything he saw was a peaceful and prosperous time. Now, this was the first time he saw such a scene.
Therefore, Hou Yao looked at Bai Yan, who was wearing the official uniform of the Qin State and carrying the rank of Jue Bian, with full reverence.
What a great talent!
"So one month ago, although the general had evidence, he remained calm. His purpose was also to wait for Xianyang to send officials. In this way, as the truth came to light, other noble clans became suspicious of each other under the general's plan.
We work together to exonerate the three families, and more and more things come to light in Xianyang. The consequence is that the three families will surely perish!"
After listening to Bai Yan's words, Lin Anshun pondered and analyzed softly.
As the story unfolded, even Lin Anshun, a doctor in Qi State, felt his scalp numb and took a breath of cold air.
At this time, looking back at the time when Bai Yan went to investigate the drowning case, it turned out that his purpose was definitely not just as simple as finding the murderer, but from the beginning, he was preparing to lay a trap for all the noble families except the three families, and he wanted to destroy Luoyin first.
The three most powerful families in the city are Luo, Tao and Fan.
"I never thought there was such a way to break the situation, Xunzhou was amazed!"
Xunzhou raised his hand and sighed to Bai Yan.
If it were an ordinary person, or even Xunzhou himself, faced with the situation in Luoyin, it would be difficult for him to be as calm as Bai Yan, who not only solved the problems of the three families, but also eliminated the hidden dangers of all the noble families in Luoyin in one fell swoop.
Lin Anshun also nodded at the side. As the city commander of Jucheng, Lin Anshun knew best how difficult it was to move a noble clan. A single move could affect the whole body. If you don't pay attention, you will be backlashed.
Therefore, even he did not dare to take action against the noble forces in Jucheng easily.
"Bai Yan is just making a small fuss, and he is also learning from the mistakes of his ancestors!"
Bai Yan shook his head and showed a modest smile.
"Oh? I'd love to hear the details!"
Hearing Bai Yan's words, Xunzhou seemed to be interested and looked at Bai Yan curiously.
Lin Anshun also nodded, and even Tian Ding seemed to be looking at Bai Yan with interest at this moment, very curious about this lesson.
At least in Tian Ding's impression.
There is no record of anything like this in Luoyin City in the history books.
Master Xu obediently took the teapot and poured tea for Bai Yan. After pouring it, his beautiful eyes couldn't help but look at the young man beside him.
"The situation in Luoyin and the deep-rooted power of the three families seem difficult and unsolvable. However, if we treat him as the former Jin and Chu, it will be much easier!"
Bai Yan explained with a smile.
"As strong as the Jin State. Hundreds of years ago, the Jin State was so prosperous. It was so powerful that there was no rival in the world. However, such a strong Jin could not escape the division of three families. In the end, the Jin State was destroyed. Just like the Chu State,
The territory is vast, the people of Chu are numerous, and the people of Chu are tenacious. However, why did the state of Chu repeatedly lose to the state of Qin, and was even almost destroyed by the state of Wu in the first place?"
After Bai Yan finished speaking, he finally said a famous saying of later generations: "No matter how strong the enemy, no matter how strong the opponent, it is often difficult to escape internal collapse. What really makes a powerful force collapse is often not the external enemy, but the external enemy."
The turmoil caused by the internal situation is the same for Jin and Chu, and even though Luoyin is small, it is also the same!"
After Bai Yan finished speaking.
The study was very quiet. Xunzhou and Lin Anshun both savored this sentence carefully. Behind a seemingly simple sentence, there is often a great truth.
And behind Bai Yan's words, it is even more related to the prosperity of the country.
Even Tian Ding was no exception. After thinking for more than ten breaths, Tian Ding looked at Bai Yan again, and the look he looked at Bai Yan this time was far beyond all the previous praises he had given to the young man.
If Bai Yan had let Tian Ding see a young general with the appearance of a rare general, given time, he would definitely become a famous general like Li Mu and Bai Qi.
So now.
However, Tian Ding could clearly feel that this young man who once looked like a rare general in his eyes also had a very unique view of the world.
"What a pity! Why is such a young man not in Qi country?"
Even Tian Ding couldn't help but complained to God in his heart, expressing his unwillingness.
In Tian Ding's eyes, if the young man in front of him were in Qi State, Qi State would be able to stand side by side with Qin State!
Even in a few decades, or even a hundred years, Qi will not be like this now.
Oh~! Oh my God~!
It’s unfair!
After noon, with the news of confessions from villagers and noble servants in the government, nobles began to visit Bai Yan's residence.
Since Bai Yan wanted to entertain the nobles, Tian Ding, Lin Anshun, and Xunzhou were officials of the Qi State, so naturally they did not participate, and all three of them had already seen the situation in Luoyin in the future.
"The Qin State sent troops to destroy Yan. Ying Zheng deliberately asked the adults to rush to Xianyang in order to prevent the Qi State from sending troops."
Xunzhou and Lin Anshun stood in the corridor. While talking, Xunzhou looked at Tian Ding.
"Ying Zheng knows that when you are in Qi, you will continue to advise Qi and prevent Qin from destroying Yan!"
Lin Anshun also nodded and agreed softly.
Down the corridor.
Lin Anshun turned his head and looked outside the eaves. The bamboo slips became smaller and rainier.
"In Luoyin City, those nobles have turned against three families, and Bai Yan has completely broken the situation. In the future, Luoyin City will truly be Bai Yan's fiefdom. No force will dare to stop Bai Yan behind his back. Even those nobles will be used by Bai Yan."
Lin Anshun said softly.
While speaking, Lin Anshun turned his head and looked at Tian Ding.
"What do you think, Sir, of Bai Yan's words just now?"
Lin Anshun asked, referring to what Bai Yan said just now in the study.
Tian Ding stood with his hands behind his hands, turned his head to meet Lin Anshun's gaze, then looked at the gray rainy sky outside the eaves, and nodded slowly.
“Quite insightful!”
Tian Ding did not have too many praises, but these four gentle words were rare for Tian Ding to evaluate a person like this. Even his eldest son Tian Cong rarely received this praise.
"Bai Yan took Luoyin as a siege and corrupted the interior, destroying the foundation of the three clans for more than a hundred years. The three clans were destroyed and the Bai clan replaced them. Can Qin do it?"
When Lin Anshun said the last sentence, he sighed and turned to look at Tian Ding.
The corridor is very quiet.
Following Lin Anshun's words, both Tian Ding and Xunzhou felt a little depressed.
The question about whether the Qin Kingdom is available made Tian Ding tremble. Behind this sentence, it was completely a gamble, and a country was being gambled.
"More than ten years ago, Tian Ding didn't know Lord Xinling, but now he knows how talented Lord Xinling is!"
Tian Ding looked at the drizzle and sighed, his words full of admiration for Lord Xinling Wei Wuji.
More than ten years ago, when Tian Ding learned that Lord Xinling was depressed and frustrated in Wei and eventually died, Tian Ding thought that all of Lord Xinling's achievements in his life were in conquering Qin.
However, only now does Tian Ding know how terrifying Lord Xinling's knowledge and structure are.
Especially after seeing Bai Yan defeat Luoyin, things that were not understood before gradually became clear.
"Mr. Xinling? Is Wei doing it?"
Xunzhou heard Tian Ding's sigh, thought for a moment, his pupils shrank, and he looked at Tian Ding in shock. Based on what he just said, Tian Ding was obviously saying that someone has been plotting this to replace Qin.
He actually didn't know anything about this!
Lin Anshun on the side also looked at Tian Ding in shock. His original intention was to mention it, but he never thought that he would learn such shocking news.
"It's not Wei, but one of the Xinling Lords!"
Tian Ding did not talk too much to Xunzhou and Lin Anshun.
In Tian Ding's eyes, Lord Xinling has been dead for fifteen years, and the foundation and power left for that lineage may not last long. Sooner or later, as people grow old, those forces will disappear. At that time, the world still has
Don't know what it looks like.
Xunzhou and Lin Anshun looked at each other, and Tian Ding's words made both of them breathe quickly.
"Now the demise of the Yan State is imminent. The King of Chu is critically ill and cannot send troops. If you are not in the Qi State, I am afraid that in the future, as the Yan State is annexed by the Qin State, the next one may be the Wei State or the Qi State! If that happens
Today, my lord, do you think it’s time to fight or not to fight?”
Lin Anshun thought for a while and asked softly.
Based on the previous words, Tian Ding already knew what Lin Anshun wanted to express.
"If that day really comes."
Tian Ding said softly, then slowly turned his head and looked into the room, where he and his maid were on the wooden table in front of the window, looking at the bamboo slips of his beloved daughter.
"It's absolutely impossible for me to use my little girl to win over Bai Yan!"
Tian Ding said softly.
How could Tian Ding not understand what Lin Anshun wanted to express with his words? If the Qi State wanted to do what Bai Yan did and alienate the Qin State, they must and could not avoid it no matter what, that is, they would try their best to win over
Bai Yan.
If the Qin State really falls apart one day, then the famous generals and capable ministers of the Qin State must be eliminated and drawn together. Only in this way can Qin be defeated.
But if the daughter were to be exchanged, Tian Ding would not agree. He, Tian Ding, had lived his whole life worthy of the Qi State. However, Tian Ding had always kept in mind his late wife’s instructions before her death. Tian Ding would bow down to the best for the Qi State and give everything he had. But this
Does not include tobacco.
If Qi really wants to perish, then it will perish.
Yan'er was the promise that Tian Ding made to his deceased wife word for word.
"My lord, I misunderstood. The wooing is not about marriage. As long as Bai Yan is interested, there will be only one possibility left for Qi State in the future."
Lin Anshun saluted Tian Ding.
Knowing that Tian Ding's daughter Tian Feiyan was Tian Ding's rival, Lin Anshun's palms were sweating when he just spoke.
But thinking of Bai Yan's plea, Lin Anshun had to speak.
Neither he nor Xunzhou knew how they could help Bai Yan before. After all, Tian Feiyan had always been Tian Ding's enemy. It wasn't until they heard Bai Yan's words in the study room that they were so shocked that they finally woke up after leaving.
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With what Qian Qian said today, Bai Yan was not only answering the two of them, but also setting a trap for Tian Ding.
However, Lin Anshun had already taken Bai Yan's words seriously. Although Bai Yan was setting a trap for Tian Ding, his remarks were not surprising. Based on their understanding of the Qin State, if the Qin State's current court had not
While Ying Zheng is here, the situation in the various prefectures and counties in the imperial court is not as stable as that of the three families in Luoyin City.
"Yes! Sir, if you can make Bai Yan never forget it, you might be able to deal a fatal blow to Qin one day."
Xunzhou also cupped his hands and agreed.
in a blink.
Tian Ding looked at the two ministers of Qi State who he valued highly in the past and persuaded them about this matter. Tian Ding also hesitated for a while.
At this moment, Tian Ding could not imagine that Hou Yao, a playboy who was close to Bai Yan in his eyes, did not speak for Bai Yan. Instead, Xunzhou and Lin Anshun, whom he trusted, secretly helped Bai Yan.
However, because of trust, Tian Ding had no doubts at all.