"General, there are still some scholars who are blocking me from offering sacrifices to the tripod!"
Mang came to Bai Yan, bowed his hands and bowed to Bai Yan.
In the study room, Xun Shuo, Xiao He, Jiu and others all fell silent after hearing what he said, and looked at Bai Yan aside.
After all, a lot of time has passed, but the matter of offering sacrifices to Jiuding in Pengcheng has been delayed.
"General, Xiao He thinks that he might order someone to send the Jiuding to Xianyang first, and Xianyang will offer sacrifices there!"
After Xiao He thought about it, he looked at Bai Yan and cupped his hands.
Xun Shuo also nodded after hearing this. News has come from Daliang that Huipu has commanded more than 150,000 Wei troops to Dingtao. From Dingtao, he went to the west of Chu State to attack Qufu and other places, which are connected with Chu State and Qi State.
City.
Even though the Wei army had grown from just over 100,000 to the current army of 150,000, Xun Shuo knew very well that these 150,000 troops were probably not as good as the 100,000 Wei army in Daliang City.
If Bai Yan did not lead the Qin army behind him, it would be difficult to accomplish anything. Once the elite troops of Chu arrived, defeat would be a matter of time.
Bai Yan can no longer stay in Pengcheng for too long.
"Xun Shuo, you and Jiu will send Jiuding to Xianyang tomorrow!"
Bai Yan heard Xiao He's words, thought deeply, and then turned to Xun Shuo and said.
As soon as these words came out, Xiao He and others were not surprised. On the contrary, Xun Shuo looked stunned, and then pointed at himself with a surprised look.
"Should I go to Xianyang?"
Xun Shuo didn't expect that Bai Yan would directly throw Jiuding to him.
However, Xun Shuo quickly thought of Bai Yan's intention, and after two deep thoughts, he nodded slowly.
"If Jiuding is sent back to Xianyang, it may be blocked by the scholars, so go down and prepare! Be careful of being ambushed and robbed along the way."
Bai Yan looked at Jiu.
Bai Yan knew clearly that in the eyes of Lord Changping and others, this Nine Cauldrons were fake cauldrons, but in the eyes of the people in the world, these Nine Cauldrons were real cauldrons, so it was inevitable that no one would have any thoughts on the way to Xianyang.
"promise!"
Jiu nodded, then turned and left. Just when Jiu just left the study, a cavalry soldier hurriedly came to the study.
"General! Outside the residence, there is an envoy from Qi State asking to see him, calling himself Tian Ding!"
The soldiers came to Bai Yan and reported to Bai Yan.
After Xun Shuo and Mou heard the name Tian Ding, their expressions changed and they turned to look at Bai Yan. Naturally, they knew why Tian Ding came.
Xiao He on the side, as a scholar, naturally knew what the word Tian Ding represented, and his expression suddenly became serious.
Even if Xiao He has never been to Qi State, he is well aware of Tian Ding's power in Qi State, as well as the rumors that Tian Ding was angry twenty years ago. According to rumors, countless top powerful families were wiped out by Tian Ding alone.
"Please come into the mansion!"
Bai Yan heard that Tian Ding was outside the mansion, but he didn't expect that Tian Ding would come so quickly.
After watching the soldiers hand over their hands and leave, Bai Yan turned his head and looked at Zhang.
"Let the servants in the mansion prepare food and wine."
Bai Yan ordered.
"promise!"
He nodded, then turned and left.
Bai Yan looked at Xun Shuo and Xiao He, and led them out of the study.
Outside the mansion.
Next to an exquisite carriage, several civilian servants stood around the carriage, looking warily at the streets in the distance, especially the cavalry warriors in front of the mansion.
"Father, I heard that Bai Yan has mobilized troops to Pengcheng, and now the Chu general Huang Ye, after hearing that he realized that he was caught in the trap, vomited blood and fell into a coma. He has not recovered yet."
Tian Xian followed Tian Ding and said to his father.
Looking at the mansion in front of him, before coming to this mansion, Tian Xian could not have imagined that Bai Yan actually captured Pengcheng with three thousand horses.
Not to mention the Chu people, even Tian Xian couldn't figure out why Bai Yan was so sure that Huang Ye would fall into the trap. Just like the battle between Jingxing and Yunzhong, he was sure to successfully capture the Zhao camp, and he was also sure that the Huns would move south from Yunzhong, so he spread suspicion.
In Yanmen Mountain, Pingcheng.
"For now, all we have to do is wait and see what happens!"
Tian Ding sighed.
Tian Ding did not expect that things would turn out like this, which was far beyond his previous expectations.
Obviously in the eyes of the world, Huang Ye is a well-known general in the Chu Kingdom. He has never lost a battle. Why did Huang Ye, who had 30,000 elite troops from the Chu Kingdom under his command, act so ridiculously when facing Bai Yan?
Not only did he lose Pengcheng, he was so angry that he vomited blood.
"coming!"
Following Tian Xian's voice, he saw a cavalry officer walking into the mansion. The officer came to Tian Ding and Tian Xian and invited them in.
When Tian Ding and Tian Xian saw this, they were not worried. Instead, they ordered their subordinates to wait outside. Then they followed the soldiers towards the mansion, and soon followed the long corridors to the courtyard.
In the courtyard.
Just after walking out of the corridor, Tian Ding and Tian Xian saw Bai Yan, Xun Shuo, and another man in his thirties from a distance.
For Xun Shuo, let alone Tian Ding, Tian Xian was very familiar with it. He had met him several times in the Xun family since he was a child. Naturally, he had an impression that at that time, among the Xun family, not to mention other members of the Xun family, even Xunzi Xunlao,
I once lamented Xun Shuo's talent.
Later, Xun Shuo left home, and after Tian Xian became an official, he was soon arranged to go to Chu State.
"Master Tian!"
Bai Yan saw Tian Ding and looked at Tian Xian. Seeing Tian Xian's kind eyes, Bai Yan nodded kindly, then looked at Tian Ding and slowly raised his hand to salute.
When Tian Ding saw Bai Yan saluting, he glanced at Xun Shuo and Xiao He who were also saluting, and then looked at Bai Yan with complicated eyes.
"Tian Ding doesn't know whether he should call the general General Bai Yan or General Qi Yan now!"
Tian Ding raised his hand, looked at Bai Yan, and asked softly.
In a word, after Tian Ding spoke, he felt uncomfortable in his heart. It had been less than a year since he had said goodbye to the boy in Xianyang.
When he was in Qin State, Tian Ding never expected that the one who brought Qin officials to greet him outside the gate of Luoyin City, the one who sent him to Xianyang City, the one who was secretly targeted by him in Xianyang, and the one who followed him after he left.
The young man who suddenly appeared in Yanmen to resist the Xiongnu was from his Qi State, and it was also the boy from Handan whom he had personally ordered his servants to drive out of the Qi State.
Looking at Bai Yan in front of him, Tian Ding found it difficult to calm down after learning his true identity.
What makes Tian Ding even more embarrassed is that he still doesn't know how to speak and mention what happened four years ago. After all, no matter how much he talks about it, the fact that he ordered his servants to drive Bai Yan out of Qi is an unchangeable fact.
In the courtyard.
When Xun Shuo heard Tian Ding's inquiry, his face showed a 'sure enough' look, while Xiao He glanced at Bai Yan beside him and did not show any surprise.
In the past few days, Bai Yan had left many things to him. When he was in contact with the cavalry soldiers, Xiao He naturally heard about Bai Yan. Therefore, after getting to know him, Xiao He also knew that Bai Yan was the Qi people.
Nowadays, even in Pengcheng, some nobles are aware of this matter when they inquire about it, and more and more people have learned about it.
"It is fate. Since we have the surname Bai, it is natural that the surname is Bai. We are from Qi, Bai Yan! I have met Mr. Tian Dingtian!"
Bai Yan explained to Tian Ding that he did not deny the name Bai Yan, nor did he deny the identity of Qi Ren.
Seeing Tian Ding's eyes stunned for a moment, Bai Yan didn't bother much about this matter. After saluting Tian Xian, he slowly stood up and put down his hand when he saw Tian Xian returning the salute.
"Master Tian, I wonder why you are here today?"
Bai Yan looked at Tian Ding and asked.
"It's not only because of General Bai, but also because of Jiuding!"
When Tian Ding saw Bai Yan asking, he looked at Bai Yan with complicated eyes and didn't hide anything.
As Tian Ding's words fell.
"There are so many people here and I wonder, General, can you find a quiet place?"
At this time, Tian Xian also smiled.
His father, Tian Ding, bluntly said that he was here for Bai Yan, so it was naturally impossible for him to take the initiative to speak. Since Bai Yan was still a general of the Qin State, it was better for Tian Xian to understand Bai Yan than for him to speak. This would be good for his father and Bai Yan.
And among all the people here, he is the only one who is the most suitable to speak.
"please!"
Bai Yan heard Tian Xian's words, glanced at Tian Ding, nodded, and invited Tian Ding and Tian Xian to the main hall of the mansion.
After a while.
After Bai Yan brought Tian Ding and Tian Xian to the main hall and sat down, Xun Shuo and Xiao He also knelt down behind the wooden table on the other side.
"When we met in Luoyin before, the general never told Tian Ding that the general was a matter for the people of Qi. In General Bai Yan's heart, he has always been grudged against Tian Ding because of what happened at the beginning."
This time, Tian Ding was not wearing the official uniform of Qi State, but was wearing silk clothes. The middle-aged Tian Ding was sitting on his knees behind the wooden seat, but he was still quite imposing. Fortunately, when he spoke to Bai Yan, there was no hint of arrogance.
At least even Xiao He, who didn't know anything, could easily tell that Tian Ding didn't show any hostility when he came this time, which made Xiao He no longer so nervous.
However, after listening to Tian Ding's words, Xiao He was a little surprised. He felt that Bai Yan and Tian Ding seemed to have crossed paths many years ago.
In fact, not only Xiao He, but also Xun Shuo looked at Bai Yan and Tian Ding with some surprise at this moment. Although Xun Shuo knew that Bai Yan was from Qi, Xun Shuo didn't know the famous family Bai Yan was born into. Even after so many days,
Xun Shuo had no intention of asking.
In Xun Shuo's eyes, Bai Yan no longer needs any clan to rely on. Bai Yan can completely protect the clan he wants to protect. In this way, what is the importance of the clan Bai Yan comes from?
When Bai Yan wanted to tell him, he would naturally do so.
But for now.
When Xun Shuo heard Tian Ding's words, he couldn't help but become curious. Why did he feel that Bai Yan and Tian Ding seemed to have had an intersection many years ago, and this intersection didn't seem to be a good one?
With doubtful eyes, Xun Shuo couldn't help but look at Tian Xian.
When Tian Xian saw Xun Shuo's gaze, he looked over. After sighing, his expression was full of helplessness, and he gave Xun Shuo a wry smile.
"If the general holds a grudge against Tian Ding, Tian Ding is willing to apologize to the general today!"
Tian Ding faced Bai Yan, raised his hands and said, this is to show that he already knows what happened back then.
And these words are also what Tian Ding feels in his heart. If Bai Yan really holds a grudge, Tian Ding is willing to apologize to Bai Yan. At least it will be better than the one who is full of regrets now, and at least he will feel better.
"If Bai Yan remembers Master Tian for driving Bai Yan out of Qi State, even if Master Tian is a very popular minister in Qi State, he may not be able to do well now."
Bai Yan listened to Tian Ding mention what happened at the beginning, watched the maid bring the drinks and left, and said softly, and then turned to look at Tian Ding.
When Tian Ding was kicked out of Qi State, Bai Yan had some complaints, but even without Tian Ding, Bai Yan would have left Qi State Linzi sooner or later. Moreover, if it weren't for Tian Ding, Bai Yan would not have been assassinated on the way.
Zou Xing, let alone the Bai family in Pingyang by chance.
The complaints of the past are now the blessings, not to mention the dissatisfaction has gradually dissipated after so many years.
Mentioning the State of Qi, in Bai Yan's heart, there was only one thought: he still missed the village called Shuicun, missed his family in the village, and missed his grandmother who always protected him when he was laughed at by others since he was a child.
When it comes to Tian Ding, the only thought in Bai Yan's heart is that deepest in his memory, that girl with a noble birth but a kinder heart than anyone else is the woman he has always remembered.
"If it's not strange, why doesn't the general return to Qi?"
When Tian Ding saw that Bai Yan didn't blame him, he took a deep breath and asked with a look of sadness on his face.
Why couldn't Tian Ding hear the implication of Bai Yan's words? Even Tian Ding knew that if Bai Yan really held grudges about what happened back then, let alone his eldest son Tian Cong, there might be an accident when he went to Yanmen. Even Tian Sui and Tian Xian would suffer misfortune.
disaster, and Tian Ding will also have countless troubles.
But if there is no blame, why did Bai Yan not return to Qi to serve the King of Qi despite his talents?
"Qin's intention to conquer the world is so obvious. Does General Bai Yan really want to sit back and watch Qin swallow the world? Destroy Qi?"
Tian Ding looked at Bai Yan worriedly.
When Tian Ding mentioned the last sentence, his whole body was shocked. Qi State is the country of Qi people. It is the mother country of Tian Ding and countless Qi people. When he thinks that if Qi State is destroyed, they will all be destroyed.
A man who has subjugated his country, Tian Ding can hardly breathe.
Tian Ding could never accept that the Qi State would not exist today for thousands of generations to come.
In the main hall.
Both Xiao He and Xun Shuo looked at Tian Ding and Bai Yan in shock, with stunned expressions and open mouths on their dull faces.
Those words just now.
What means?
It was Tian Ding who drove Bai Yan out of Qi State???
Xiao He and Xun Shuo were full of questions, why did Tian Ding drive Bai Yan out of Qi State? What happened, Tian Ding actually drove Bai Yan out of Qi State!
"Sir Tian, there is nothing wrong with Bai Yan being from Qi. However, even though Bai Yan was born in a humble background, he also knows how to eat the emperor's salary and be loyal to the emperor. If one day, the Qin State really goes to war with the Qi State, and the king orders Yan to attack Qi, Bai Yan can only
To speak without fighting is to be ungrateful."
Bai Yan looked at Tian Ding, shook his head, his eyes were very firm, and then raised his hand to salute Tian Ding.
"If Mr. Tian comes here because of Bai Yan, it will be in vain. Mr. Tian may have overestimated Bai Yan's abilities. Bai Yan is a martial artist, not a sage, and he is unable to conquer the enemy! Please also ask Mr. Tian to find other talented people.
scholar!"
Bai Yan said.
There were too many truths that Bai Yan didn't say out loud, because facing Tian Ding, the leader of the royal family of the Qi Dynasty, Bai Yan knew that it would not work to unify the world and bring peace to the world.
Tian Ding's position is always on the side of Qi State and the Qi royal family. This position is far beyond that of everyone in the world.
At the moment, the only answer Bai Yan can give Tian Ding is that if Qin and Qi really go to war, Bai Yan will not participate. This is also a decision he made in his heart after considering his family members in Qi.
What Bai Yan is worried about is not that Tian Ding will hurt his family. Not mentioning Tian Sui and Tian Xian's affairs, even Tian Ding himself will not let him, a Qi man, completely oppose the Tian family.
What Bai Yan thinks more about is that his parents, brother, and grandmother are all from Qi. Bai Yan understands that neither his parents nor his grandmother will want to go far away in the future, and will want to continue living in Qi.
Go down.
At this moment, Bai Yan knew clearly in his heart that Qin and Qi would most likely not go any further, at least according to the history in his memory.
In the main hall.
After hearing what Bai Yan said next, not to mention Tian Xian, even Xun Shuo and Xiao He couldn't help but fall silent. They both knew it in their hearts.
Overestimated?
Why overestimate? Tian Ding would never overestimate someone.
Moreover, if Bai Yan was really just a warrior as he said, Bai Yan would have died on the border even if he had another life, let alone being highly regarded by the current King of Qin, Ying Zheng.
So after hearing Bai Yan's words, even the two of them subconsciously remained silent.
"In General Bai's eyes, the kindness of knowing and encountering someone is greater than that of the mother country?"
Tian Ding looked at Bai Yan, disagreed with Bai Yan's words, and asked a question.
"Moreover, Tian Ding heard that today, the generals are all stained with blood on the battlefield, and they have made great military exploits for the Qin State. They are not rewards from Ying Zheng. He Ying Zheng is just a general who knows the talents of the generals later and then uses them. How can he come to Bole?
words?"
Tian Ding looked at Bai Yan with twinkling eyes, and then glanced at Xun Shuo, a boy he had met at Xun's house when he was a child. When he saw Xun Shuo's eyes looking a little guilty, Tian Ding sighed angrily. Then he looked at Bai Yan.
"If the general returns to Qi this time to serve the King of Qi, Tian Ding can guarantee the general, and he will definitely become a general when he returns to Qi. If Ying Zheng rewards the general, Qi will definitely reward the general several times more!"
Tian Ding said.
After finishing speaking, looking at Bai Yan's unmoved expression, Tian Ding secretly thought, 'Sure enough,' if Tian Ding had never been in contact with Bai Yan, if Tian Ding had never known Bai Yan, or even if it was someone else, Tian Ding would make a decision. With such a commitment, you will patiently wait for the other party to consider it.
However, Tian Ding had been to the village called Shuicun and personally asked the women in the village about everything about the young man, as well as what Lu Qi had said about Qin Qing Meng Yu's evaluation of the young man.
Therefore, as Tian Ding felt more and more regretful, he had a hunch from the beginning that fame and fortune would still make it difficult to persuade the young man to return to Qi.
Now, seeing Bai Yan shaking his head slightly and refusing again, Tian Ding was not surprised, but his heart was full of complications. He once again remembered that more than four years ago, he should not have ordered the servant to see the young man, and threatened him with his family. The young man left.
Looking at Bai Yan who was completely unmoved, Tian Ding thought for a while and continued to look at Bai Yan.
"The general may want to reconsider this matter. I came here today. Tian Ding also heard that the general must have Jiuding because of something. Is it true or not?"
Tian Ding asked.
After confirming that it would be difficult to bring Bai Yan back to Qi with fame and wealth alone, Tian Ding's thoughts were all on Jiuding. As long as Bai Yan ordered people to send Jiuding to Xianyang earlier, the matter would be settled, and then Bai Yan would be fine. If you decide to stay in the Qin Dynasty, you will probably have to weigh it after your reputation is completely ruined, and you will also have to speculate on Ying Zheng's thoughts.
At that time, it was the best opportunity for Bai Yan to go back.
"It's true!"
After Bai Yan was silent for a few moments, he nodded under the gazes of Tian Ding and Tian Xian.
"General, you know that the Jiuding is the most precious treasure of the Zhou royal family. It has been praised by the world since ancient times as it carries the destiny of the sky and symbolizes the nine states of the world! I wonder what the general is going to do with the Jiuding this time?"
Tian Ding looked at Bai Yan and asked, and inside and outside his words, he hinted at Bai Yan, hoping that Bai Yan would think carefully about whether, for the sake of Qi Ren, he could not hand over Jiuding to Ying Zheng and not take him to Xianyang.
"After today, Bai Yan will order people to take him back to Xianyang."
Bai Yan shook his head and said softly.
Tian Ding and Tian Xian were surprised when they heard Bai Yan's words. They didn't expect that Bai Yan actually planned to send the fake 'Jiuding' to Xianyang tomorrow.
Now that they learned about Bai Yan's decision, the two of them were relieved. It seemed that Bai Yan was not suspicious, so that was good. As long as Jiuding was sent to Xianyang, there was no fear that the relationship between Bai Yan and Ying Zheng would not be alienated.
Tian Ding pretended to sigh and shook his head.
"General, have you ever heard that in the past, the Zhou royal family gave the Nine Cauldrons to the King of Qi!"
Tian Ding looked at Bai Yan and asked.
Tian Xian also looked at Bai Yan. Tian Xian knew that his father seemed to be asking Bai Yan for the Nine Cauldrons, but his real intention was to make Bai Yan believe that the Nine Cauldrons were real.
Talking room.
At this time, at the main hall door, maids came up one after another with plates of delicious food. Seeing this, Bai Yan raised her hands to Tian Ding.
"Everyone knows that Qi lost Jiuding. Please don't embarrass Bai Yan, Master Tian. Today, Bai Yan has obtained Jiuding. If Master Tian wanted to get Jiuding, Master Tian should ask King Qi to send envoys to Xianyang! Today Tian
Sir, when you are here, Bai Yan has prepared some wine, and I hope Sir Tian can have a drink with Bai Yan!"
Bai Yan said, indicating that he did not want to continue talking.
the other side.
Xiao He and Xun Shuo actually didn't know whether Tian Ding knew about the fake tripod, or whether Tian Ding, like the scholars in the city, all thought that the Jiuding was the real tripod.
But no matter what, the two of them didn't talk much and stood firmly on Bai Yan's side. Needless to say, Xun Shuo decided to follow Bai Yan very early.
As for Xiao He, after experiencing the incident of digging trees to get the tripod, it can be said that his loyalty to Bai Yan is no less than that of Xun Shuo. Looking at Tian Ding, Tian Xian and his son, Xiao He guessed that if they knew what happened, they would be afraid.
Everyone couldn't believe that Jiuding was dug out from under a giant tree that was forty years old.
Sorry, I took care of my wife last night and vomited and hurt my throat. I went to check again today and the update is late.
Tian Ding would not use his daughter to threaten Bai Yan, or use his daughter to promise Bai Yan. Tian Ding knew that if the matter spread, it would only bring danger to Tian Feiyan.