In the mansion, Yang Duanhe, Mi Jing, and Gan Si were standing quietly in the courtyard. Normally, even Mi Jing would not be so quiet without mentioning Gan Si.
However, at this moment, looking at the pedestrians coming from Xianyang and the guards of Xianyang Palace, everyone became quiet.
Because in front of Mi Jing, Gan Si and others, in addition to the pedestrians holding the edict, there were dozens of palace guards guarding the surroundings. Such a large-scale palace guard was obviously not the treatment of pedestrians, even those who had been officials for many years.
Yang Duanhe has never seen such a grand event several times.
What's even more surprising is that the guards at the center are not pedestrians holding edicts, but the wooden box in the distance.
A wooden box actually allowed the palace guards to escort it all the way to Yanmen. Even when entering the mansion, there were dozens of palace guards following it.
Think of this.
Not only Gan Si and Mi Jing were curious, but even Yang Duanhe looked confused.
What exactly is inside the wooden box?
In confusion, as there was movement in the corridor in the distance, Gan Si and others turned their heads to look, and immediately saw Bai Yan's figure.
"Mr. Yang, brother Zizhen, brother Gan!"
Bai Yan came to the courtyard, saw Yang Duanhe and others, and raised his hand to salute.
Yang Duanhe, Gan Si and others also returned the gift one after another.
"General Bai!"
At this time, the 'pedestrian' with the edict also stepped forward to salute Bai Yan.
"I am Zhan Guan, from the Zhan family in Shu. I have heard that my friend Tai Jing was full of praise for General Bai. This time, thanks to the king's edict, I was ordered to come to Yanmen. I am lucky enough to meet him. General Bai is truly worthy of his reputation!"
Zhan Guan introduced him to Bai Yan, and in just one sentence, he not only introduced his origin and background clearly, but also revealed to Bai Yan that he was Tai Jing's good friend.
"Master Zhan is so complimentary! When Brother Tai was drinking with Bai Yan in the past, he also mentioned that Master Zhan is a talented person who has learned a lot about ancient times and has read a lot of books. He is a hero among people~! When we meet him today, he must be a blessing to Bai Yan!"
Bai Yan raised his hand to salute Zhan Guan and said with a smile.
Zhan Guan expressed his closeness to Bai Yan, and Bai Yan naturally would not refuse, and also told Zhan Guan that Tai Jing had mentioned Zhan Guan's transfer to Xianyang from Shu a long time ago while drinking with him.
Needless to say the whole thing.
However, Zhan Guan's eyes lit up when he heard Bai Yan's words, and he smiled even more when he looked at Bai Yan, showing no concealment of his closeness.
"We have worked hard all the way. Bai Yan is hosting a banquet today to entertain Mr. Zhan. I hope Mr. Zhan will not dislike it!"
Bai Yan said to Zhan Guan.
In Bai Yan's eyes, Zhan Guan is just a 'pedergist' now. When Tai Jing was not promoted to his previous position, he was subordinate to Dianke in the court. There were many pedestrians with positions like Zhan Guan under Dianke, but Bai Yan knew
, there is an old saying that goes well, a person's life is divided into two stages, before half a century and after half a century.
The former depends on talent, while the latter depends on connections and qualifications. The former is about getting into the profession, while the latter is about surviving in the world.
No matter in prosperous times or troubled times, connections are always the foundation for a person or even an entire family to survive in the world.
No one can guarantee whether Bai Yan will need Zhan Guan one day in the future, or even whether Zhan Guan will learn something one day, or just have connections who can help Bai Yan. These are all uncertain.
In the courtyard.
Mi Jing saw this scene and looked at Bai Yan and Zhan Guan talking happily, and his heart was full of worry.
Mi Jing is not stupid. It can be seen from this scene that not only the Bai family's connections, but also Shan Baiyan's connections have become more and more extensive, even in Shu. In Shu, most of them are old people.
, the relationship is complicated.
"General Bai hosted a banquet, how could Zhan Guan refuse?"
Zhan Guan didn't notice Mi Jing's fleeting complex expression. At this moment, Zhan Guan's attention was all on Bai Yan. When he heard that Bai Yan was going to host a banquet, Zhan Guan was very happy. After all, he had become a pedestrian since then.
It was also the first time that Zhan Guan had left Xianyang so far.
Far away from home, when he saw Bai Yan, whose power and status were far higher than his own, not only did he not look down upon him, but he got so close to him and even hosted a banquet for him. How could Zhan Guan not be grateful?
While Bai Yan and Zhan Guan were chatting, Bai Yan noticed that in the distance, under the corridor leading to the gate of the mansion, a general wearing Qin armor came over. Seeing the general's appearance, Bai Yan was a little surprised.
"Master Cui?"
Bai Yan did not expect to see the guard Ling Cui Ping here in Shanwu City.
Looking at Cui Ping's appearance, it was obvious that the general leading the palace guard escort this time was Cui Ping.
"Cui Ping, meet General Bai!"
Cui Ping looked at Bai Yan who had raised his hands in salute, raised a smile, came to Bai Yan, and raised his hand to return the salute.
Cui Ping and Bai Yan are no longer strangers, especially when they were escorting Ying Zheng. On the way, Bai Yan went to ask for a meeting with Ying Zheng. At that time, Cui Ping kindly reminded him about Mrs. Zheng. It was also that time Cui Ping accidentally mentioned
Only then did Bai Yan realize that Yang Xian was already in the city.
Although Cui Ping didn't offer any help, Bai Yan kept his thoughts in mind.
"General Bai, please!"
After the ceremony, Cui Ping looked at Bai Yan, took a step back, and motioned for Bai Yan to come forward.
Zhan Guan saw that Cui Ping had already arranged things outside. When he came into this courtyard, Zhan Guan would naturally not delay it any longer.
Under the eyes of all the palace guards, servants, and maids in the courtyard, Zhan Guan looked at Bai Yan, nodded slightly to Bai Yan, and then opened the edict.
When Bai Yan saw this, he also knew that he wanted to read out the edict of the King of Qin, so after getting dressed in the Qin official uniform, he knelt down and sat on the ground.
not far away.
Yang Duanhe, Mi Jing, Gan Si and others also raised their hands to salute Zhan Guan and bowed their heads slightly.
"Wang Zhao, Bai Yan has served in the escort before. Now he is guarding Yanmen in the Yunzhong Mountains, attacking the Xiongnu, and beheading more than 26,000 people. He was specially awarded the title of Yougeng, with 82 hectares of farmland and house, and an additional six hectares of food.
One hundred households, an annual salary of seven hundred dan, a reward of a thousand gold, and a famous sword named Zhanlu."
In the courtyard.
Zhan Guan's voice sounded slowly, and behind every sentence were Ying Zheng's rewards to Bai Yan.
However, the sound of Zhan Guanna's announcement of the edict reached everyone's ears. Without exception, everyone's eyes widened in fear, and waves of panic arose in their hearts.
From the left watch to the right watch, this is the position of Zhengqing. It is only one step away from the position of Shao Shangzao and the rank of general.
Think of this.
All the servants and maids looked at the young general, Bai Yan, sitting on the ground in the courtyard.
Unlike the servants and maids, Yang Duanhe, Mi Jing, Gan Si and others were more shocked than You Geng's title.
The king actually gave Zhanlu to Bai Yan!!!
Hearing the voice of Zhan Guan reading out the edict and confirming that he heard it correctly, Mi Jing immediately raised his head and looked at Zhan Guan in the distance. Even Yang Duanhe and Gan Si could not calm down the shock in their hearts at this moment.
Yang Duanhe and Gan Si both know that since ancient times, the famous sword Zhanlu has been more than just a sword, and the meaning behind it goes far beyond the sword itself.
The Sword of Rendao is Zhanlu's most famous nickname. However, as generations of sword holders came along with Zhanlu, another title was derived.
A wise minister and a sword!
Ying Zheng was willing to give this sword to Bai Yan, and the trust and respect behind it are self-evident.
While thinking, under the gazes of Yang Duanhe, Mi Jing, Gan Si and others, several palace guard generals in the distance slowly opened a huge wooden box, and then took out neat pieces of silk cloth.
, the last few people worked together to slowly lift a sword holder. On the sword holder, there was a dark long sword.
Zhanlu!!!
Seeing the sword, Mi Jing's breathing became uncontrollable and rapid, and his longing eyes could not be concealed. It seemed that the next moment, Mi Jing would immediately step forward to snatch away the famous sword.
Yang Duanhe and Gan Si were shocked and did not notice Mi Jing's appearance. At this moment, Mi Jing was already crazy with jealousy. Mi Jing couldn't figure out why Ying Zheng gave Zhan Lu to Bai Yan!!!
Is he worthy?
In terms of military exploits, Bai Yan is not compared to his father, but there are Generals Wang Jian, General Meng Wu, and General Li Yao. Which one has higher military exploits than Bai Yan? In terms of status, Bai Yan is a descendant of the Bai family. After Bai Qi, in terms of qualifications, Bai Yan
Not even worth mentioning.
Is Ying Zheng really blind? Is he so stupid and stupid?
In the entire Qin Kingdom, in terms of status, qualifications, and prestige, who else is more worthy of possessing this famous sword than his father. It is no exaggeration to say that without his father and uncle, Ying Zheng would not have been able to sit on this throne.
Even if Ying Zheng wants to give a sword, he should give other swords, Zhan Lu to his father!
Mi Jing didn't understand why Zhan Lu was given to Bai Yan, who was born in the Bai family?
In a trance.
Mi Jing thought that if his father got this famous sword, it would be passed to him sooner or later, and he would inherit this famous sword that has been famous throughout the ages, even the Xiangjian worn by Zhang Yi.
How honorable it would be if he could wear this famous sword, chat with friends, gather in restaurants, and entertain guests at his mansion.
Scenes emerged in Mi Jing's mind, and Mi Jing could even see the envious eyes of his friends and colleagues, raising their hands and sighing at the perfect match between him and Zhan Lu.
"Bai Yan, thank you, Your Majesty!!!"
While Mi Jing was obsessed with the pictures in his mind, he came back to his senses when he heard Bai Yan's voice. When he looked at Bai Yan, he saw that Bai Yan had already stood up and took the edict with both hands.
He looked at Bai Yan, and then looked at the famous sword quietly placed on the sword holder in the distance.
Mi Jing couldn't help but shake his head in a daze.
No!
How can Bai Yan be worthy of this famous sword!
Mi Jing's eyes turned red as he thought with reluctance, but when he saw Wang Zhao in Bai Yan's hand, there was nothing he could do.
Mi Jing has never longed for anything so much since he was born, but at this moment, looking at the famous sword on the sword holder, Mi Jing really wants to own that famous sword!
"Congratulations General!"
Zhan Guan said to Bai Yan, cupping his hands, and then motioned to Bai Yan to get his sword.
"Congratulations to the general on getting Zhanlu!"
Cui Ping on the side also looked at Bai Yan with joy, his eyes full of reverence.
The backgrounds of Zhan Guan and Cui Ping cannot be compared with Mi Jing. Naturally, neither of them had a single thought about the famous sword Zhan Lu. They knew their status, so they saw that Bai Yan was about to possess the famous sword.
Zhan Lu, both of them are happy for Bai Yan.
What follows is that he sincerely wants to get closer to Bai Yan. You must know how the current king treats Bai Yan and whether he trusts him. A handful of Zhanlu is worth more than a thousand words.
"Thank you!"
Bai Yan raised his hand to return the salute. He was a little stunned at the moment and had not yet completely calmed down the emotions in his heart.
When he came to the courtyard and saw many palace guards, Bai Yan realized that this reward might be unusual, but he never expected that Ying Zheng would actually reward Zhanlu to him. Not to mention that Zhanlu would always be known as "Zhanlu" in later generations.
The first of the five unparalleled famous swords, even in this world, it has a reputation passed down from generation to generation.
Back in Linzi, Qi State, when his mentor Yin Bei talked about this sword, his eyes revealed a sense of faith.
Bai Yan couldn't describe the look in his mentor Yin Bei's eyes at that time, but the only certainty was that among his mentor's biggest regrets, he personally said that as a swordsman, he never had the chance to see Ming Jian with his own eyes.
Zhanlu, the only sword of humanity in the world.
"General Bai!"
Cui Ping's voice brought Bai Yan back from his thoughts. Looking at Cui Ping, Bai Yan nodded and raised his hand in gratitude.
When Cui Ping returned the gift, he looked at Zhan Guan with some confusion. For some reason, they saw Bai Yan's eyes looking a little sad when he saw Zhan Lu.
Aren’t we supposed to be extremely happy and excited?
"Zhanlu!"
In the courtyard, with everyone watching, Bai Yan returned the courtesy to Cui Ping, then slowly walked to the sword stand, looked at the dark famous sword in front of him, bent down slightly, put his hands gently under the sword, and then
Pick up Zhanlu from the sword holder.
The regrets of my former mentor are now in my hands.
Looking at Zhan Lu, Bai Yan thought too much that his mentor could take a look with his own eyes and take a look at this famous sword that he had never seen with his own eyes.
I thought of the mass graves outside Linzi City, not far from the river, and of the tomb of my mentor Yin Bei among the many tombs.
Clang~!
Bai Yan held the scabbard in one hand and the hilt in the other, exerting slight force. As the blade was exposed, a light and sweet sound sounded, which seemed to reverberate on the blade.
Looking at the blade of the famous sword in front of him, Bai Yan could tell at a glance that whether it was sharp or exquisite, Zhan Lu was even far superior to the original sword with his name engraved on it.
It's a pity that the sword pierced Touman Chanyu's body last time and Touman Chanyu took him away.
"Teacher, when one day this disciple returns to Linzi, he will definitely take this sword to the tomb."
Bai Yan said in his heart, and then put the sword back into the scabbard again.
Looking at Zhan Lu in his hand, unlike those men who like to hide swords, Bai Yan, who has never had a habit of collecting swords, now has to admit that just looking at Zhan Lu makes people like him, and he also
No exception.
Although Zhanlu is a sword, when you hold it in your hand, it feels like it is not just a sword.
"Zhanlu?"
Zhao Qiu, who had just returned to the boudoir with Bao, stood up immediately when he heard Xi's words and looked at Xi with a surprised look.
"Yes, King Qin gave Zhanlu to the general!"
Xi looked at Zhao Qiu's appearance and said with a proud face. She had seen this with her own eyes from a distance. She could also hear clearly the voice of the Qin official's announcement, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it.
It’s the famous sword Zhanlu!
"how!"
Just as Xi finished speaking, he saw Zhao Qiu getting up and walking out of the study.
"Madam! This!"
Seeing this scene, Ximan was puzzled and looked at his wife, wondering what was going on and why she had such a big reaction when she heard that the general had obtained Zhanlu!
Bao Shi watched Zhao Qiu leave and shook his head towards Xi, indicating not to ask any more questions.
In Mr. Wei's study.
Zhao Qiu hurriedly came to the study and stood in front of Mr. Wei.
"Mr. Wei, Ying Zheng has given Zhan Lu to Bai Yan!"
Zhao Qiu looked at Mr. Wei and said, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his beautiful eyes.
"Yeah! I heard about it too!"
Mr. Wei looked at the paper in his hand, raised his head and glanced at Zhao Qiu, then continued to look at the paper and said.
"Does Mr. Wei not know what Zhan Lu means? The more Ying Zheng pays attention to it, the harder it will be for Bai Yan to leave Qin and Ying Zheng in the future!"
Zhao Qiu looked at Mr. Wei's calm and untroubled expression, and felt angry and anxious in his heart.
"Oh, don't worry! According to what I said, since that boy promised you, you don't have to worry. Besides."
Mr. Wei was helpless by Zhao Qiu's appearance. He put down the paper in his hand and looked at Zhao Qiu angrily.
"When it comes to this matter, it's Tian Ding who is to blame! If it weren't for Tian Ding, there wouldn't have been so many things. I can't wait to let Tian Ding see with his own eyes what he did!"
Mr. Wei shook his head and said dissatisfied.
Mr. Wei was not dissatisfied with Tian Ding for a day or two. In the past, Mr. Wei liked Tian Ding very much and received many praises in front of outsiders. However, since the incident with Bai Yan, Mr. Wei was not complaining about Tian Ding for a day or two.
.
Looking at Zhao Qiu, whose beautiful eyes were full of worry and even a little red, Mr. Wei also knew that this was no wonder Zhao Qiu. After all, Bai Yan had promised Zhao Qiu before to let Zhao Qi see hope, and the meaning behind Zhan Lu,
There is no doubt that Zhao Qiu, who had just calmed down, became uncontrollably worried again, worried that Bai Yan would regret it and be soft-hearted and hesitant at the critical moment.
"Don't worry! It's already happened, don't think too much about it!"
Mr. Wei said, sighing, lamenting that at his age, when he mentioned Tian Ding, he couldn't help but feel angry.
In the study room, it gradually became quiet.
Mentioning Tian Ding, Zhao Qiu and Mr. Wei both felt resentful at the moment.
If Zhao Qiu hadn't thought of Tian Ding's words at the beginning, then now, after hearing Mr. Wei's words, Zhao Qiu couldn't help but complain. She really wanted to see what happened when Tian Ding heard the news that Ying Zheng had rewarded Bai Yan Zhanlu.
, what would Tian Ding's expression be like if he knew what happened and that the young man who Ying Zheng gave Zhan Lu to was the one who drove him out of Qi with his own hands.