In the study room, after Yang Yan, Feng Nian, Gui and others left, Bai Yan suddenly looked surprised and frowned slightly when he heard Kou Zhuang's report.
Didn't you see your uncle?
This is impossible! The uncle had obviously taken away his horse before and headed to Wudu. According to the uncle's character, it was absolutely impossible to let go of such an opportunity, but Kou Zhuang said that he had not seen anyone.
"General, I ordered people to survey along the way for several days, but no one was seen!"
Kou Zhuang raised his hands to Bai Yan and said, with a hint of embarrassment on his expression. Looking at Bai Yan, Kou Zhuang was also confused. He indeed did not see anyone. He later ordered people to search along the way, but found nothing.
"General, I have violated the general's orders. Please punish me, general!"
Kou Zhuang lowered his head.
Bai Yan shook his head when he saw this.
"It doesn't matter, just arrange the manpower in Wudu and wait. Let's go down first and let the soldiers rest well!"
Bai Yan said that he was not worried about not seeing his uncle. Wudu was there and the people were arranged there, so nothing could go wrong.
"It's not a big deal! Let the soldiers have a good rest. Meat soup has been prepared."
Bai Yan looked at Kou Zhuang's remorseful look and comforted him with a smile.
"promise!"
Hearing this, Kou Zhuang looked at Bai Yan, and it seemed that it was really not a big deal. Then he felt relieved, and quickly handed over his hands to prepare the gift, and then left the study.
At sunset.
Outside the city of Li City, countless bonfires slowly rose.
The meat feast with vegetables and soup in Bai Yan's mouth is not a real meat feast, like those banquets at the mansions of powerful people, with a table of meat. The meat feast that Bai Yan mentioned is finely chopped meat, mixed with vegetables and soup.
After stirring the large pot of soup, there was only some minced meat in the soup.
There are tens of thousands of soldiers in the camp. If you divide it up, each soldier will not be able to eat much minced meat.
But for soldiers, this is already a rare delicacy. Looking around the world, how many soldiers can afford this meal and drink this oily and meaty soup after joining the army.
In the camp.
The young soldiers leaned on each other on the wooden trailer, looked at the clean simple wooden bowl, and kept sticking out their tongues to lick the remaining hot smell on it.
Wearing leather armor and with messy hair, their faces are all about sixteen or seventeen years old, and some are particularly thin. These young soldiers are the same as all the young soldiers nearby. They were brought by Bai Yan from Lantian.
Newcomers, many people have not tasted mutton since they were born. Some may have tasted it, but have long forgotten what it tastes like.
The Qin State mainly focused on farming and war, and fought without farming. Outside of farming and war, meat has always been a rare thing for the people. Not to mention the difficulty of hunting, even where there are insects and beasts, it belongs to wealthy families.
If it is not a fiefdom, then it belongs to Qin.
"hurry up!"
There were scoldings in the distance, and many young soldiers could only smell the residual smell no matter how reluctant they were to leave. Then they took the simple wooden bowls in their hands to the wooden trailer in the distance.
"I tell you this time, you must all follow me. When we fight with the Wei soldiers, we will fight to the death to kill more Wei people. By then, as long as we are brave enough, we will be appreciated by the general and taken to Yanmen
, maybe we can even become a cavalryman like them!"
In front of the wooden trailer, there was not much training, and the camp had already been set up. After the young soldiers had eaten, they gathered together. The leader, a soldier who looked a little stronger, spoke to the surrounding soldiers.
His eyes glanced around, as if he wished he could go to the battlefield with these people right away.
However, what is surprising is that not only did the other young soldiers around him not laugh, but they all nodded seriously and looked at each other with extremely firm eyes.
What is even more surprising is that not only this wooden trailer, but also other places, seem to be talking a lot. At a glance, this is completely different from the tense atmosphere before the battle at other times. In the camp at this moment, no matter what the old man is,
Soldiers and new soldiers alike seemed to be eager for the next battle.
"Those new soldiers are all eager to attack Daliang immediately!"
In the camp, HP, Yu He couldn't help laughing when they looked at the scene in the distance.
The other generals and soldiers around the side also smiled and looked at the location of the recruit camp in the distance. Of course they knew why, they didn't want to go to Yanmen yet.
Thinking of the rewards Bai Yan had promised to the soldiers in Yanmen, Yu He, Huipu and others couldn't help but recall that they served Zhao State under the command of Wu'an Lord Li Mu.
At that time, they never thought that one day they would serve the Qin State and attack other vassal states for the Qin State. Even after surrendering to the Qin State, they had no such idea. But now, they are already here.
The reason is clear to Yu He, HP, and everyone else.
Even Yu He and HP couldn't help but think that even if the two of them brought all their trusted generals to instigate the soldiers of the frontier cavalry camp to rebel, they might not follow them to rebel against Bai Yan again.
"The envoy from the State of Wei is here!"
A soldier suddenly saw an exquisite carriage driving slowly in the distance. There were Wei flags on the carriage and in the hands of the servants behind the carriage, and he couldn't help but speak softly.
When Yu He, Huipu and others heard this, they quickly turned around and saw that it was indeed the Wei envoy. They looked at each other and then walked towards the carriage.
"grown ups!"
The carriage stopped slowly. When the old corpse stepped out of the carriage, he immediately smelled the smell of meat that had not dissipated in the air. After all, the mutton soup Bai Yan had prepared for the entire army this time was already quite large. Another mouthful
If you cook it in a big pot, the flavor will naturally not dissipate easily.
Also smelling these smells, Prime Minister Wei stood on the carriage and looked at the Qin camp in front of him. Looking at the Qin soldiers, worry could not help but appear in his eyes.
If it were those other unknown generals of the Qin State, Xicheng would probably be secretly happy. After all, if you are arrogant without fighting, you will definitely be defeated~!
However, the leader of the opponent's army this time was Bai Yan, the most famous general of Qin's Young Zhuang Faction and the one with the most military exploits. This made Xicheng not happy at all when he saw the scene in front of him.
Got off the carriage.
Xicheng looked at the two generals walking slowly in the distance. They were Yu He and Huipu whom he had met several times when he visited Li Mu. Xicheng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The reason why he came as an envoy this time was because he had met Li Mu several times.
When I came to the camp, I hoped to see these two people.
"Cheng, I have met General Yu He and General HP!"
As the prime minister of Wei and an elder, Shicheng took the lead in organizing the ceremony when he saw Yu He and Huipu coming over.
"Wei Xiang is not allowed!"
Seeing this, Yu He and HP quickly stepped forward to help the old corpse.
Under night.
In the mansion in Licheng, Bai Yan was sitting on his knees in the study, looking at the bamboo slips. A soldier suddenly walked into the study, came to Bai Yan and whispered something.
Hearing this, Bai Yan couldn't help but laugh.
That Wei Xiangxicheng actually wanted to persuade Yu He and Huipu was a bit fanciful. Yu He and Huipu were both Zhao Bianqi and generals under Li Mu. If Bai Yan's relationship with them was not reliable, how could he still talk about attacking Wei?
.
Seeing his cronies leaving the study, Bai Yan called a servant and ordered the servant to prepare wine and food immediately. If Prime Minister Wei came later, he would invite him to the main hall.
After giving all these instructions, Bai Yan continued to look at the bamboo slips.
Half an hour later.
As a soldier came to the study to report, Wei's Prime Minister Shicheng, accompanied by Yang Yan, Yan Mao and Yu He, came to ask for an audience.
Bai Yan nodded, then stood up and walked out of the study.
When Bai Yan arrived at the main hall, he saw Yang Yan, Yanmao, Yu He, and an old man in official Wei uniform with white hair.
"General!"
When Yu He saw Bai Yan, he took the lead in saluting Bai Yan, then turned sideways and introduced Xi Cheng beside him. "Prime Minister Wei, this is General Bai Yan!"
Hearing this, Xicheng quickly looked at Bai Yan with a look of astonishment on his face.
Xicheng had always known about Bai Yan's deeds from rumors, but now it was the first time he saw Bai Yan. Even though he had heard the rumors and was mentally prepared, when he saw Bai Yan with his own eyes, Xicheng still couldn't bear it.
Can't help but be a little surprised.
too young!
With such a young face, Xi Cheng couldn't believe that those shocking rumors and deeds outside were actually the actions of this seemingly honest and restrained young man who could not even raise the slightest bit of hostility.
"Bai Yan, meet Prime Minister Wei!"
Bai Yan bowed his hands in front of the corpse.
"Xicheng, meet General Bai Yan!"
Xi Cheng heard Bai Yan's words and looked at Bai Yan's salute. After coming back to his senses, he smiled bitterly and quickly raised his hand to return the salute.
Looking at the young Bai Yan, Shicheng felt a little melancholy. Even Shicheng had to admit that it was probably the State of Qin that could have such a young general who was good at fighting and could produce such a young famous general.
"sit!"
Bai Yan gestured.
Xi Cheng did not show politeness to Bai Yan. After bowing his hands and saluting, he turned around and went to the guest seat beside him. He knelt down and looked at the table of wine and meat banquet in front of him. Xi Cheng had no appetite at this time.
Outside Licheng, there were tens of thousands of Qin troops, preparing to attack Wei.
This makes Xicheng still have thoughts.
Behind the wooden table on the side, Yu He naturally also noticed the somewhat lost look of Xi Cheng. Thinking of what happened just now, Yu He felt a little guilty in his heart. Now Bai Yan is the only one who follows the rider, and even he is willing to follow.
Bai Yan, really can't do things that are sorry to Bai Yan as Xicheng said.
"Is the banquet not to your liking? If you don't like it, Bai Yan will order the servants to change the table!"
Bai Yan knelt down and sat behind the wooden table, which was above the lobby. Naturally, he could clearly see the sighing behavior of the corpse not far away.
"It's not a banquet!"
Hearing Bai Yan's words, Xi Cheng sighed deeply again, then raised his head, looked sideways at Bai Yan, and bowed his hands in salute.
"Xicheng thinks that this time the general attacks our country Wei, which is not a good thing for the general and the country of Wei."
When Xicheng said this, he looked at Bai Yan's seemingly curious eyes, paused, and asked again.
"I dare to ask General Bai Yan, are you sure that we can capture the main beam of Wei State within three months?"
Xi Cheng asked.
Looking at Bai Yan, Xi Cheng had already thought about what he was going to say when Bai Yan shook his head and denied it, and how he was going to try to persuade Bai Yan to order a letter to be sent to Xianyang to persuade Ying Zheng to withdraw his troops.
Shicheng knew that Bai Yan was highly valued and appreciated by Ying Zheng in the Qin State. When the Yan State assassinated Ying Zheng, Bai Yan even risked his life and died for Ying Zheng. It can be said that Ying Zheng has great trust in Bai Yan.
Not weaker than those kings in history who favored and trusted ministers such as King Qi, King Zhao, and King Chu.
In Xi Cheng's heart, as long as Bai Yan is willing to write a letter, Ying Zheng will definitely listen to Bai Yan's advice and consider it carefully.
As for how to persuade Bai Yan, Xi Cheng is not worried. How could Xi Cheng not know about the affairs of the Xianyang court of Qin State? In addition, the Chu State sent assassins to assassinate Bai Yan before, which is enough for him to analyze the pros and cons for Bai Yan. Bai Yan does not
Stupid words.
"confident!"
When Xi Cheng was thinking, when he heard Bai Yan's words, he instinctively opened his mouth and said what he had just thought. However, after reacting, Xi Cheng suddenly frowned and looked at Bai Yan with doubts.
Bai Yan actually said he was sure!!!
We are sure to capture the beam within three months! How is this possible!
Xi Cheng believed that Bai Yan was very good at leading troops. Xi Cheng believed that the Wei soldiers were defeated head-on by Bai Yan's army. He had just been to the camp and saw the morale of the Qin army.
But Xicheng was the only one who didn't believe that Bai Yan could capture Daliang in March.
"General, I'm afraid you are joking!"
Xi Cheng's eyes flickered for a moment, he shook his head slightly, and looked at Bai Yan with an expression full of suspicion.
"Daliang City in our Wei State has been built and defended by several generations of kings. Now it is garrisoned with all the soldiers and horses of the country. The Qin army wanted to break the city in March. General Bai Yan must not make fun of Xicheng for his poor leadership in attacking the city.
."
Xi Cheng said.
Xicheng's words made Yanmao and Yu He, who were eating, look curious. Is the general sure that he can capture Daliang in three months?
Only Yang Yan, who was beside Yan Mao, looked at the old Xi Cheng with a look of disbelief on his face, and his heart was full of calmness. Thinking of the plan that the general said today, Yang Yan looked forward to letting Xi Cheng take a good look.
, how they captured the beam.
"How dare Bai Yan lie to Prime Minister Wei! Prime Minister Wei will definitely know about it in five days!"
Bai Yan said to Xichen and then raised his hand to signal Xichen to eat first.
"Five days?"
Although Xi Cheng frowned in the first half of the sentence, he didn't think anything of it. However, the next words made Xi Cheng suddenly look at Bai Yan.
Five days? If Bai Yan can't be convinced now, he will return to Daliang early tomorrow morning as soon as today is over. Why talk about five days? He will be there soon after five days.
Twilight.
Xi Cheng thought of something and looked up at Bai Yan in shock.
"Is the general planning to detain the corpse in Li City?"
Xi Cheng asked in disbelief.
The war between the two countries should not harm their diplomatic relations, otherwise it will mean that there is no possibility of peace talks, and it will break the trust of the world. During the war, this incident will also inspire the enemy soldiers to share the same hatred.
So Xi Cheng never expected that Bai Yan would actually say such a thing.
In the main hall.
Hearing Xicheng's words, Yu He on the side was dumbfounded and even forgot to close his mouth while eating.
"I will trouble Prime Minister Wei to live in a humble house in the future!"
Bai Yan looked at Xi Cheng's old face with a dull look on his face. He raised his hand and said bluntly, telling Xi Cheng that he really did not intend to let Xi Cheng return to Daliang this time.
Regarding forcibly leaving the corpse cheng, it was not only because Bai Yan had promised Wu Gao that he would protect the Xieyan clan, so he needed to use the corpse cheng to lure Xieyan to come to meet him. There were also other reasons, including Mr. Wei and Jin Gong.
Especially Jin Gong, his relationship with Xi Cheng couldn't be better. Whenever Jin Gong left Wei, Xi Cheng would personally accompany Jin Gong all the way to the outside of Daliang City. The same was true for Jin Gong. Whenever Xi Cheng went to Qi State as an envoy
Kingdom, when leaving Linzi, Jin Gong would personally take the body to the coffin and leave Linzi.
At the beginning, Duke Jin also mentioned that he should seek refuge in Xicheng.
At that time, he was just a farmer's son from a humble background, while Shicheng was the prime minister of Wei who was too tall to look up to.
But in the end he chose to go to Qin.
Bai Yan did not tell Xicheng that four years ago, he had been to Daliang, right in front of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and was finally driven away by the servants of the Prime Minister's Mansion holding wooden sticks and cursing.
"General, are you not afraid of criticism from the world?"
When Xichen learned that Bai Yan really planned to leave him in Licheng, his expression became completely flustered and his eyes became angry.
At this moment, Shicheng doesn’t know that the young Bai Yan in front of him is the closed-door disciple of his former best friend Tian Jin. If Shicheng knew about it, he would be even more angry to death!