Chapter 554: Ying Zheng looked ashen-faced before speaking.
"General, these two are from the Yu tribe, and this is their younger brother Ding, Ding Nuxi!"
HP introduced it to Bai Yan.
When Bai Yan heard this, he looked at the father and daughter with stunned faces and dull eyes.
"I've met you two!"
Bai Yan raised his hand to salute, looked at the two of them and said calmly.
Hewlett-Packard was a little surprised when he heard Bai Yan's words. He didn't expect Bai Yan to have seen these two people, but when he thought of Bao Yu, he suddenly understood, and it was not difficult to explain.
However, when he saw the shocked expressions on the father and daughter's faces, HP found it strange that the father and daughter looked like they had not known the general before.
"Meet the general!"
"Meet the general!"
After Bao Yan calmed down, he quickly bowed his head and saluted Bai Yan.
At this moment, the father and daughter were shocked, General!!!
General HP, actually called him a general!
In the entire Qin army, there seems to be only one person who can be above HP and let HP be like this...
Bai...Bai Yan!!!
Thinking of this name, whether he is middle-aged, has seen violence on countless occasions, or has been regarded as a favorite woman by countless scholars in the past, at this moment, his hands and feet seem to have been drained of strength, and they can't help but become weak.
They recalled the scenes in Baofu back then. Even now, the father and daughter could not imagine that Jing Mo, who was in their Baofu, and the person Bao Yu brought back to Baofu was actually Bai Yan!
At this time, Bao Tong couldn't help but think of how his mother and the others were still talking mockingly in private when they were in the pavilion in the past.
My mother probably never dreamed of the identity of Jing Mo, whom she laughed at for living in a tyrannical mansion.
In shock.
A bigger idea and a bigger doubt appeared in the minds of Bao Tong and Bao Ding at this moment.
How could Bao Yu know Bai Yan?
Why did Bai Yan go to the violent house?
"The new soldiers are practicing and re-defending the city. From now on, I have issued an order that all soldiers must practice defending the city in the city. All the captains and two to five hundred generals will lead the army."
Bai Yan could see Bao Ding and Bao Tuo's panic, so he didn't pay attention to the two of them, but turned to HP and said.
"promise!"
Hewlett-Packard was surprised when he heard Bai Yan's words, but he quickly nodded and accepted the order.
"General!"
A soldier hurriedly rode over and reported to HP about the camp outside the city.
Bai Yan listened to the new soldier's words and knew that there were urgent matters in the camp outside the city that needed HP to deal with.
"Go back to the camp first. I'll see Xiao He and then go to the camp!"
After Bai Yan watched the new recruits report, he asked Huipu to go back to the camp first, and then go to the camp after going to Xiao He later.
"promise!"
Hewlett-Packard heard this and accepted the order, then turned around and rode on horseback, leading his followers towards the outside of the city.
Bai Yan watched HP leave, then looked at Baoding and Baoteng.
When they saw Bai Yan looking over, Baoding and Baoteng became worried and stood there tremblingly. Baoding's face was even more bloodless, and sweat began to break out on his forehead.
Apparently Baoding has recalled that Bai Yan was in Baofu and saw with his own eyes how the Bao clan planned to rebel against Qin. He not only participated in the plan to capture Xinzheng, but also spent all his money to recruit knights and righteous men.
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Now that he knows Bai Yan's identity, Baoding feels at ease.
If he hadn't thought of Bai Yan saving the Bao clan for unknown reasons later, Bao Ding would have been paralyzed on the ground by now.
"Follow me into the mansion!"
When Bai Yan saw the father and daughter arriving, he did not leave in a hurry to see Xiao He, but took them back to the mansion.
After a while.
Under the pavilion.
After being anxious for a long time, he finally dared to raise his head and look at Bai Yan.
After questioning, Bai Yan found out that Bao Yu's original arrangement resulted in an accident due to changes in Chu State, and the Bao family had to leave Chu State and go to Qi State.
"Since my brother is in Yanmen, I plan to take my father with me to Yanmen to find my brother."
Bao Ding felt relieved when Bai Yan didn't mention anything about the Bao family. Then he thought of something, looked at his daughter, then looked at Bai Yan and said, cupping his hands.
"Running along the way...general, if the general does not give up, I am determined to keep my daughter with the general and serve the general."
Baoding looked at Bai Yan.
Now that his brother Bao Yu is away, Bao Ding has no way of knowing the specific relationship between Bai Yan and his brother. But since Bai Yan has no blame, Bao Ding is not stupid. He immediately wants to use Bao Yu to gain Bai Yan's protection and then climb up the ladder.
Bai Yan.
At first, Bao Ding planned to wait until the Qi State to find a family for his daughter. He never thought that he would be targeted by the gentry children on his way to Qufu. Fortunately, he met General HP.
But now, knowing that his clan brother is in Yanmen, how can Baoding still have the idea of going to Qi?
Not only did he not plan to go to Qi, Baoding was already thinking about how to establish a relationship with Bai Yan, a young general who was deeply trusted and respected by King Qin Yingzheng.
Before coming to the mansion and seeing Bai Yan, Baoding had already inquired privately and received confirmation from General HP that Bai Yan did not have his concubine with him.
In other words, Bai Yan probably hasn't touched a woman for a long time.
How can a man not like women?
Not to mention the children of the noble clan, they just judge themselves. If they don't touch women for three to five days, they will feel uncomfortable all over. And the young Bai Yan...
Baoding is confident and her daughter's beauty is definitely far from ordinary. If she gives it to Bai Yan, Bai Yanding will not refuse.
You know, Bai Yan has not enjoyed female sex for such a long time.
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Baoteng was not surprised when he heard his father's words. He even lowered his head slightly when he looked at the young Bai Yan.
When he was in Baofu, in Baotou's eyes, Jing Mo was just a man who came to Baofu through connections. He had no ability, no talent, and no background. But Baotou had been favored by many gentry children since he was a child.
How could he look down on Jing Mo who had nothing to do when he admired her like the stars and the moon.
But right now.
Looking at Bai Yan, knowing Bai Yan's identity, title, rights, and even a word can change the situation in the world. The elite army of Qin State all obeyed Bai Yan's orders.
With such a man, who wouldn’t want to be the woman next to him.
It is no exaggeration to say that looking at Bai Yan's appearance now, a flash of nervousness flashed through his violent eyes, and his heart was pounding wildly.
If women are praised for their beauty, then the easiest thing for a man to impress a woman is his power.
Talent attracts attention and power attracts attention. This is the eternal truth among most men and women since ancient times.
It is not just men who love power, women also love to be strong, and women are more competitive with each other and talk about family affairs.
"Within one month, Chu State will definitely send a large army to attack Qufu, and Qufu will definitely be in war again. Although the road is far, it is better to go to Yanmen."
Bai Yan listened to Bao Ding's words and glanced at Bao Yan, neither agreeing nor rejecting.
Since Bai Yan became a general, both Ying Zheng and every clan in the past have sent beauties to Bai Yan. Although Bao Yan is more beautiful than those beauties, compared to Bao Shu and Zhao Qiu, he is still slightly inferior.
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Bai Yan didn't refuse, he just thought of Bao Shu and didn't want to embarrass Bao Ding and save face for Bao Shu.
"There will be changes at any time in Qufu. You'd better leave immediately tomorrow and go to Yanmen."
Seeing that Bai Yan was a little unwilling and still wanted to speak, he said in a serious tone.
Seeing the father and daughter in front of them, and also learning that Baoding plans to take the tribe to Yanmen, then Baoding, Baotong and others will meet Baoshu sooner or later.
Thinking of the Zhang family lurking in Daliang City, Bai Yan secretly decided not to keep the Zhang family alive.
"This...is good!"
Baoding looked at Bai Yan's determined look, and considering that there was indeed some chaos in Qufu City, he hesitated for a few moments before nodding.
Although he couldn't hold it any longer, he thought about it and realized that Bai Yan was going back to Yanmen after all. Moreover, when he saw his brother, he could also ask him to help. Bai Yan's previous actions to save the Bao clan, Bao Yan
I must have a hunch that it must be because of my brother.
Therefore, as long as the elder brother is willing to help, there is no need to worry about having no chance to let Bao Yan stay with Bai Yan.
Looking back at Qufu City, not only did Bai Yan lead the Qin army to attack Chu and fight the Chu army, the Chu army would attack back at any time, but more importantly, there were rumors circulating in the city that Bai Yan offered a fake tripod to Xianyang.
Baoding is also worried that due to the fake tripod, Bai Yan may leave Qin at some time. When the time comes, Baoding is also worried that something might happen to his daughter in the chaos.
Without a daughter, how could he have a relationship with Bai Yan?
Looking at his daughter beside him, whose eyes seemed a little disappointed, Baoding turned to look at Bai Yan.
"Then tomorrow, I will take my clan members to Yanmen!"
Baoding raised his hands to Bai Yan and said.
After leaving, Baoding would explain clearly to his daughter, and also ask his wife and concubines to teach his daughter well in private. After all, Bai Yan was an unusual person, and Baoding knew it. I am afraid that the clans that gave their daughters to Bai Yan could not be counted.
Come.
Under the pavilion.
Bai Yan ordered his servants to leave with Bao Ding and Bao Tuo. He looked at Bao Tuo and looked at him before leaving.
It has to be said that with those beautiful eyes of Bao Yan, it would be difficult for any man in the world not to feel pity for her and want to keep such a beautiful woman by his side.
But Bai Yan would not.
Standing in the pavilion, looking at Bao Ding and Bao Tuo's leaving figures, Bai Yan sighed, with a trace of longing in his eyes, and then took out the jade pendant from his arms.
Bao De, Bao Yan's attitude after learning that he was Bai Yan, compared with what happened before in Bao Mansion, Bai Yan would not blame them, nor would he proudly laugh at anything, seek benefits and avoid harm, seek benefits and drive out losses.
It's all human nature. Not to mention the Bao family's father and daughter, the Bao family's wives and concubines are also like this for countless other famous clans in the world, and even the Bai family in Pingyang.
Bai Yan, who has gone from being a farmer to today, feels it more than anyone else.
I also understand a truth.
There is never a shortage of people around you when you are in good clothes, but when you are down and out, those who are by your side are the most precious people.
Holding the string, he raised his hand and looked at the jade pendant that was shaking slightly. In Bai Yan's mind, he couldn't help but think of that year. Even he himself could smell the stench of corpses on his body. When many people looked at him, even dogs
It's worse, even the villagers in a village are like this. They look at him like a plague and greet him from a distance, but they just want to laugh at him.
Only Tian Feiyan would not only stand beside him when getting along with him, as if he didn't smell anything, but he would only remember to pinch his nose afterwards and walk away with a look of disgust, asking him to wash it off next time.
Scenes from our past interactions.
What Bai Yan remembers the most is Tian Feiyan, who always looked arrogant and seemed unreasonable in the past. When he went to see his grandmother with him for the first time, he stood beside the carriage full of embarrassment, his pretty face and small eyes full of nervousness.
, dare not get close.
It was when he came forward from behind that Tian Feiyan timidly greeted him.
"I always ask you to take care of my family. I won't hide anything from you next time we meet!"
Bai Yan's eyes were slightly red, full of longing.
The more experiences he had, the more Bai Yan cherished Tian Feiyan in his heart.
Looking at the jade pendant, Bai Yan kept many words in his heart and didn't tell Tian Feiyan. He didn't tell them when they met in Yanmen, and Bai Yan also kept them in his heart when they met in Luoyin.
The next time they meet, Bai Yan will definitely make it clear to Tian Feiyan personally.
He likes her!
He wants to marry her and become his Bai Yan's wife.
"General! Outside the mansion, Jing's family, Jing Leng, is bringing his son to see him!"
A soldier hurriedly came to the pavilion, stood behind Bai Yan and handed in the report.
Bai Yan heard this and put away the jade pendant.
Xianyang, Qin State.
While Bai Yan was busy setting up battle formations in Qufu and preparing to fight against Chu, in Xianyang City, the entire Xianyang City and even the Xianyang Palace became busy because of Bai Yan's affairs.
Kyushu Cauldron!
This thing symbolizes the power of the emperor since ancient times and the common master of the world. Not to mention the hundreds of thousands of people in Xianyang who crowded the streets curiously and wanted to see what it looked like. Even the officials of the Qin Palace were all because of this incident.
, gathered in the palace one after another, under the hundred steps of stairs.
Looking at the palace maids and officials who were busy running around, most of the officials had nervous expressions on their faces regarding Jiuzhou Ding, which was about to return to Xianyang. However, a small number of officials looked at each other and couldn't control the expression in their eyes.
of schadenfreude.
"I heard rumors that the Jiuzhou tripod sent by Bai Yan is a fake tripod!"
"I have also heard something, but I don't know whether it is true or not. If it is a real tripod but a fake tripod, I am afraid that it will be difficult for Bai Yan to stop the mouths of everyone in Youyou. He actually dared to use a fake tripod and pretend to be the Jiuzhou tripod."
"Now, the tripod is about to be sent to Xianyang. Even the king has already ordered us to welcome the tripod and worship heaven with such grand ceremony. If the tripod is fake, it will not only be the face of the king, but also the Qin State. I am afraid that Bai Yan will send a fake tripod.
Ding, and was ridiculed by all countries."
Officials who were gloating about the misfortune gathered together and discussed in low voices.
After hearing this, other officials also became curious. After asking and knowing the reason, they understood why Li Si, Wei Liao and others were not here.
The tripod that Bai Yan sent was not the Jiuzhou tripod, but a fake tripod!!!
After learning the news, more and more officials began to discuss it, and those officials who had had issues with Bai Yan before also looked at each other.
If it is really a fake tripod, after today, they will write letters one after another to ask Ying Zheng to order to recall Bai Yan, remove him from office, demote him, take back his fief, and demote him to a commoner.
Even if Bai Yan made great military exploits for Qin, the fact that he brought shame to Qin and made Ying Zheng laughable to the world was enough to punish Bai Yan.
Bai Yan made Ying Zheng lose face. They didn't believe that Ying Zheng really didn't blame Bai Yan at all.
"Fake tripod?"
Bai Yu naturally heard the discussion, and when he saw the malicious looks in some officials' eyes, Bai Yu had no time to pay attention.
Seeing Ying Kan hurriedly approaching not far away, Bai Yu thought for a while and hurriedly stepped forward.
"Master Yingkan!"
Bai Yu looked at Ying Kan.
"General Bai Yu!"
Ying Kan's face was full of panic. He looked at Bai Yu, then at the officials and the vague comments he heard. Ying Kan had already guessed what Bai Yu was going to ask.
"Now it has been found in the city that some people are spreading rumors privately, and because of the Jiuding incident, countless scholars and merchants from other countries have gathered in Xianyang, including many who have seen Jiuding."
Yingkan looked at Bai Yu with worried eyes.
Naturally, Ying Kan had heard about the rumors in Xianyang City. After receiving the king's order, Ying Kan also immediately led people to investigate.
However, the result made Yingkan panic.
From various indications, there may be something wrong with the tripod that Bai Yan sent this time, and it may not necessarily be the Jiuding.
"I'll go see the king first!"
Ying Kan looked at the panic on Bai Yu's face and knew what the consequences would be if the tripod was really a fake. Ying Kan didn't dare to tell Bai Yu about some things at the moment. He was worried that Bai Yu would be impulsive, so he could only say softly and leave first.
Inside the palace hall.
With the sound of a bunch of things falling on the ground, Li Si, Wei Liao, Chang Wenjun, Wang Wan and others couldn't help but look at the furious Ying Zheng in the main hall.
"Fake tripod!"
Ying Zheng stood up, his cheeks turned livid because of his anger.
After learning that Bai Yan had led his troops to capture Pengcheng from the Chu general Huang Ye, news came from Chu State Xizuo that Huang Ye was indeed overcome by anger and fell ill. Only then did Ying Zheng have no doubts and thought that Surabaya was really a surprise.
The present Jiuzhou tripod.
In order to welcome Jiuding back, under the advice of hundreds of officials, Yingzheng spent countless financial resources and energy during this period, making preparations inside and outside Xianyang City. The purpose was to make preparations in front of all the Qin Kingdom in Xianyang.
In the presence of the people and under the witness of people from other countries, not only must we offer sacrifices to heaven, but we must also pray to heaven here in the palace.
Place the Jiuding in front of the main hall of the King's Palace of Qin to signal to the sky and the world.
Qin inherits destiny!
Unexpectedly, just as the Jiuding was about to arrive in Xianyang, in just one day, some rumors suddenly appeared in the city, saying that Bai Yan had used a fake tripod to send to Xianyang, and it was not the real Jiuzhou tripod.
"Your Majesty, this matter is too strange. Please ask Your Majesty to immediately cancel the sacrifice to heaven and order the Nine Cauldrons to be sent directly to the palace!"
At this time, Li Si stood up and raised his hands to Ying Zheng and said.
Although the relationship between Li Si and Bai Yan was not particularly good, at this time, Li Si had to protect Bai Yan no matter what, because Li Si had already received news that Xun Shuo was among the people who sent the tripod to Xianyang.
Li Si was very familiar with Xun Shuo. When they were studying in China, Li Si and Han Feizi both liked their grandson very much and knew how high their mentor expected him to be.
Later, Xun Shuo liked to travel around the world with a sword, and eventually left his mentor. Li Si never saw Xun Shuo again.
Now that he knew that Xun Shuo was the one escorting Ding to Xianyang, Li Si would not let anything happen to Xun Shuo no matter what.
"But in this way, it is difficult to stop the scholars. What's more, at this time, the city is full of people who want to see the Nine Provinces Cauldron..."
Chang Wenjun shook his head and said to Li Si and Ying Zheng that he did not agree with Li Si's suggestion.
"But if the king continues to welcome Jiuding, how can those scholars from all countries give up? If there is any negligence at that time, the consequences will be disastrous!"
When Wang Wan said this, she looked at Ying Zheng in the main hall with a worried expression.
The news is not widely circulated now. Under strict orders, countless Qin soldiers have gone to investigate, but they are just afraid that if there is any omission, the news will spread and cause too much noise.
At that time, it was Ying Zheng who was really riding a tiger and unable to dismount.
The Qin State destroyed Han, Zhao, Wei, and swallowed Yan. There were countless scholars who were hostile to Ying Zheng. Even though the fake tripod was found by Bai Yan, they finally had the opportunity. How could those scholars let this opportunity pass?
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They will definitely take the opportunity to slander, saying that Ying Zheng secretly ordered Bai Yan to use the fake tripod to pass it off as the real tripod.
"Report, Your Majesty! Jiuding is only three miles away from Xianyang!"
At this time, outside the main hall, a palace guard hurriedly came into the main hall and reported to Ying Zheng.
Following the palace guard's report.
Wei Liao, Wang Wan and others all frowned and looked at each other.
Three miles! This is undoubtedly close at hand.
"Your Majesty, it's too late. Not to mention the people who came with Jiuding. At this time, there should be countless scholars and people three miles away. When they see Jiuding, there is only one way to save Qin's face according to what the minister said!
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Wang Wan shook her head, looking at Ying Zheng in the main hall who was full of anger and a little panic, and knew that it was too late.
Under the gaze of Li Si and others, Wang Wan could only express his own ideas.
"When you see the Nine Cauldrons, please ask someone to examine the cauldron. If it is a fake cauldron, your Majesty will punish Bai Yan in front of everyone in the world!"
Wang Wan looked at Ying Zheng and said, raising his hands.
Wang Wan's words made the entire hall fall silent. Everyone knew what it meant. Even Ying Zheng in the hall also understood its meaning.
"Wang Wan and Bai Yan have just established the state of Qin, destroyed Wei, and attacked Chu."
Ying Zheng stood in the main hall, looked at Wang Wan and said.
Ying Zheng is not stupid, and he doesn't know that not only Bai Yan is being plotted by others, but he, Ying Zheng, is also being plotted against.
"Your Majesty, the cauldron is indeed sent by Bai Yan's order!"
Wang Wan thought for a while and then spoke.
Wei Liao, Chang Wenjun and others on the side fell silent after hearing Wang Wan's words. Then they looked at Ying Zheng, waiting for Ying Zheng's decision. Everyone could see that Ying Zheng wanted to keep Bai Yan's intention, but at the moment,
It is no longer the case that Ying Zheng can influence things.
Li Si, who was in his fifties, looked worried and kept thinking about other ways to solve the crisis.
Li Si didn't even have time to say anything.
"Kings!"
At this time, Ying Kan slowly walked into the hall and held his hands in front of Ying Zheng.
"How did the investigation go?"
Ying Zheng saw Ying Kan in the main hall and asked.
Under the gazes of Ying Zheng, Li Si, Wei Liao and others, Ying Kan looked worried, but he still handed over his report to Ying Zheng.
"Your Majesty, according to the information I have found, it is rumored that in Chu State, a man named Song Jin saw with his own eyes that his clan was killed by Bai Yan, and what Bai Yan snatched was the great cauldron handed down from his ancestors...
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When Ying Kan said this, he paused, glanced at Li Si, and then looked at Ying Zheng.
"That is, the Song Ding that Bai Yan ordered to be sent to Xianyang!"
After Ying Kan finished speaking, he looked at Ying Zheng with eyes full of worry.
The good news is that the killing and seizing the tripod could never have been done by Bai Yan. The matter is now very clear. Someone was plotting against Bai Yan from the beginning and deliberately set up a conspiracy to frame Bai Yan.
The bad news is that all the deeds now prove that the tripod sent by Bai Yan has been confirmed to be a fake tripod.
Once the fake tripod is exposed, and the man named Song Jin testifies in Shouchun of Chu State, Bai Yan will undoubtedly be found guilty of killing people and seizing the tripod! And more importantly, now that the fake tripod is in full view of the public,