"General, now news has come from Qufu, Xiaoxian, Peixian, Pengcheng, Daliang, and Taoyi. There are rumors everywhere that the general killed someone to seize the tripod."
Beside the Zhushui River, a cavalry soldier came to Bai Yan's side and raised his hand to Bai Yan to report.
After hearing this, he asked the soldiers to leave first.
Turning his head to look at Bai Yan who was fishing, he took a breath and frowned. During this period, he heard people everywhere spreading Bai Yan's bad reputation, which made him feel angry.
But thinking that Bai Yan had said that the more people scolded him now, the deeper the troubles laid by the Chu and Qi countries would be. He could only endure the anger in his heart.
"Fishing!"
Following Bai Yan's words, Mo saw the bamboo pole in Bai Yan's hand bending and shaking, so he quickly stepped forward to the river and lifted the half-watered fish basket out of the river.
Under the sun.
After Bai Yan installed the fish, he looked at the river and continued fishing with the bamboo pole, enjoying the rare comfort.
Bai Yan didn't take it to heart at all that others framed him for killing people and seizing the tripod. Even when he returned to Qufu, the people in the city looked frightened when they saw him. Bai Yan not only didn't care, but was very happy to see this scene.
.
"General!"
Zhang suddenly spoke. Bai Yan turned his head after hearing the words. After taking a look at Zhang, he saw a man on horseback slowly approaching in the distance, escorted by several cavalry soldiers.
Bai Yan was a little surprised when he saw the man's appearance, but he still put down the bamboo pole in his hand, took a look, and walked towards the man on horseback.
"uncle!"
Bai Yan strolled to a flat ground, watched the man rein in the horse, turned over and dismounted, and then whispered softly.
The person who came was surprisingly Bai Zhong's fourth son, Bai Ji.
Zhang was beside Bai Yan, wearing a Qin sword and holding a bamboo pole in his hand. He looked at Bai Ji and Bai Yan. Like other soldiers, Zhang did not salute.
“Long time no see!”
Bai Ji returned the gift with his hand, and then looked at Bai Yan as an elder.
"Why did uncle come here today?"
Bai Yan noticed that Bai Ji looked around and looked at the soldiers around him. Bai Yan knew what Bai Ji was worried about.
"These soldiers will follow me from birth to death, so there is no need to worry."
A simple sentence is worth a thousand words, which is also Bai Yan's recognition of the soldiers.
Bai Yan has always been highly valued by Ying Zheng, and he also holds military power. Whether it is the gentry forces that he has offended in the past, or the gentry who have deep hatred, they naturally think about Bai Yan's life all the time, and the soldiers around Bai Yan will
He was the first person the nobles thought of buying.
And the fact that Bai Yan can survive until now proves that Bai Yan's coping methods are fine.
In fact, it's not that Bai Yan's method is unique, but that in this era, it's not like in later generations. In this world where capable men die for their confidants, and scholars can easily draw their swords and kill themselves just because of a word, it's far from easy for soldiers to do so.
buy.
Just like Bai Yan, he would not betray Qin and deal with the Bai family because of money and status.
Look at the former Chu general Jing Xia in Mengshan Mountain. Faced with a near-death dilemma, all the nobles in the Chu army have been defeated and fled in all directions. However, the cronies around Jing Xia went forward one after another to fight with their lives to open a way for Jing Xia to survive.
.
in the hereafter.
There was also Xiang Yu's cavalry guard. Chen Ping spent countless efforts but could not poach anyone. Faced with the pursuit of five thousand cavalry, the last twenty-eight cavalry followed Xiang Yu and divided into four groups to kill the five thousand cavalry. In the end, they were the enemy.
We were outnumbered, and in the end it was twenty-eight people against five thousand people. Still no one had the intention to surrender and rebel. The twenty-eight cavalry charged in four directions and killed five thousand people. After arriving at the rendezvous point, they killed dozens of people.
Damage to both people.
Being able to serve as confidants proves that those soldiers will not have any rebellion against the general, even if they die.
"After receiving the news that Prime Minister Zuo was assassinated, Feng has sent a letter..."
After Bai Ji heard Bai Yan's words, he didn't hide anything and directly stated the purpose of coming.
"Please ask us, and the Yang family, to help Mr. Feng Ren become the prime minister!"
Bai Ji looked at Bai Yan and said softly.
When Bai Yan heard Bai Ji's words, he turned his head and looked at the river in the distance. Bai Yan knew clearly that these words could not be said by Mr. Feng, and this matter did not require Mr. Feng to end up. Not only did Mr. Feng end up with
He lost his face, but he didn't look good to Ying Zheng.
It must be the Feng family members who got the news first, and their first reaction was to use all the Feng family's power and write letters to the Bai family, specifically requesting him to also help Mr. Feng win the position of Qin Prime Minister.
It's hard to help, but I can't help.
Whenever Bai Yan thinks about the Qin Dynasty's court, he can't help but think of Mr. Hu in the past. At that time, the old Mr. Hu was always protecting him in the court.
But now, Mr. Hu has no chance to see Bai Yan leading the Qin army, destroying Wei, and also finding the Nine Provinces Cauldron.
"Ms. Feng wants me to return to Xianyang?"
Bai Yan turned to look at Bai Ji and asked softly.
Since Feng asked him for help, she must have considered that he would lead the army to destroy Wei, but at this time, he still did not return to Xianyang to receive the reward.
"During this period, I also heard rumors from scholars. I think the king will definitely summon him. Why not go to Xianyang first and meet the king in person!"
Bai Ji nodded first, then looked at Bai Yan, thought for a while, and expressed his worries.
Not to mention on the way to Qufu, even before arriving, Bai Ji had seen rumors everywhere that Bai Yan killed people to seize the tripod and sent it to Xianyang under the guise of Jiuding.
Regarding Bai Yan's character, Bai Ji believed that Bai Yan would not do this, but there were obviously so many people spreading rumors, and Bai Yan did send a tripod to Xianyang, Bai Ji was worried that Bai Yan would be framed.
At the moment, in Bai Ji's opinion, Bai Yan should return to Xianyang as early as possible, explain to Ying Zheng, eliminate the misunderstanding as soon as possible, eliminate Ying Zheng's anger, and not be too affected by this matter or even lose Ying Zheng's favor.
"Now that the army is attacking Chu, Yang Yan and I cannot return to Xianyang! If we make a mistake in fighting, the officials will remonstrate with us."
Bai Yan frowned slightly and said to Bai Ji.
There will be a war with Chu State soon. Let him return to Xianyang at this time. If anything goes wrong in the attack on Chu State, then all the civil and military officials in the court will all say that it was Bai Yan who took the initiative to attack Chu State, which will eventually lead to the catastrophe.
In defeat, the Qin State not only spent countless financial resources, but also lost countless soldiers.
"Please tell uncle Feng that Bai Yan will do his best to help him, but this is not a matter for the King of Faces!"
Bai Yan looked at Bai Ji, slowly raised his hand, and saluted Bai Ji.
If he were asked to return to Xianyang at this time, Bai Yan would never go back, but Bai Yan would definitely do his best to help Feng Quji fight for the position of Qin Prime Minister.
"This~! Hey, that's fine..."
Bai Ji is not a general, but fortunately Bai Yu once led troops, and many times he has seen Bai Yu involuntarily lead troops.
After hearing Bai Yan's words, Bai Ji seemed to realize that Bai Yan really couldn't return to Xianyang without permission now and had to wait for the king's order.
Thinking of this, Bai Ji recalled that along the way, people mentioned Bai Yan and the fact that the big cauldron was a fake cauldron. Bai Ji also knew that Qin King Ying Zheng would summon Bai Yan soon.
Opposite the river.
Not far from where Bai Yan was fishing, you didn’t need to walk far along the river to see a mooring of river boats. Not far from the mooring, there was also a village with a large population. Although
There is no city wall, but in that countryside, you can see many continuous houses.
The messy streets in a village called Ningxia are full of fish smell, and people wearing tattered clothes are coming and going. The skin color of the people here is yellow and thin.
Following the shouts of the vendors, I could see that the so-called teahouses and huts on both sides of the street were all dilapidated. There were more than five people coming in and out, sometimes even more than a dozen people, and occasionally you could see some.
A man in tattered cloth is negotiating the price with the owner of the small house.
Qufu City is only an hour or two away from here. Unlike the high-rise buildings, wine and mansions in Qufu City, there are more local customs here, especially the figures of young children chasing and playing in the streets, which makes people feel...
Sideways glance.
Suddenly a carriage came slowly from the street in the distance.
In this remote countryside, people who usually see people with no holes in their clothes and leading horses are enough to attract attention. At this time, a carriage came. In an instant, almost all the people coming and going looked at it and whispered.
Pointing and guessing where the person came from.
After a long time, the carriage slowly stopped in front of a small garden, and those who opened the curtain were Zhang Liang and Zhang Xiao.
Instructing the groom to wait here, the uncle and nephew pushed open the wooden door of the small garden and came into the small garden.
Looking at the empty garden, Zhang Liang and Zhang Xiao looked at each other, puzzled as to why they didn't see Young Master Cheng? And there was no one around.
With doubts, when Zhang Xiao was looking at the small garden, Zhang Liang had already walked to the door of the wooden house, rolled up his sleeves, and knocked lightly on the door. When he heard vague movement inside the door, Zhang Liang
Then he breathed a sigh of relief, took two steps back, and prepared to salute.
But as the door opened.
When he saw the Qin army soldiers holding sharp swords walking out of the door, Zhang Liang's pupils shrank and he looked at this scene in disbelief.
Zhang Xiao was also in the courtyard, watching in shock as the Qin soldiers surrounded him.
At this time, Zhang Liang and Zhang Xiao didn't understand why Gongzi Cheng sent a letter to contact them, but they didn't see him. Instead, there were so many Qin soldiers who had been ambushing here.
Where is the young master?
What they had obtained before was obviously an autographed letter from Gong Zicheng.
"I don't know, general, which general's subordinate is he?"
Zhang Xiao was frightened, and cold sweat appeared on his forehead, but after all, he was older and had seen strong winds and waves. When he saw a Qin general coming out of the wooden house holding a Qin sword, Zhang Xiao reacted and quickly smiled and asked
road.
Zhang Liang also retreated continuously. Zhang Liang, whose eyes were full of fear, heard the words of his uncle behind him, tried to calm down, stopped, lowered his head, and saluted the general in front of him.
"My name is Wu Huai, and I am a subordinate of General Bai Yan!"
Wu Huai looked at the uncle and nephew with a smile on his face.
Zhang Xiao was surprised when he heard that they were Bai Yan's subordinates. Why were Bai Yan's subordinates here? And why did they want to kill them?
But after coming back to his senses, Zhang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He had interacted with Bai Yan before. Although he didn't understand why Bai Yan would wait here in ambush, compared to others, as long as he could see Bai Yan
, nothing should happen.
"General Bai Yan and I are old friends..."
Zhang Xiao just spoke, but before he finished speaking, when he looked at the wooden house, Zhang Xiao's pupils slowly widened and he was covered in cold sweat.
Zhang Liang, who was closer, had already seen that the general named Wu Huai had reached out and slowly pulled out the Qin sword in his hand, and the sharp blade suddenly appeared in front of him.
"General, I don't know why the general wants to kill the two of us. General, please allow me to see General Bai Yan. I am willing to give you a hundred gold!"
Zhang Xiao felt that the cavalry soldiers around him were gradually approaching. At this time, Zhang Xiao was so scared that he was trembling with fear.
, and quickly promised.
Zhang Xiao didn't understand what happened and why Bai Yan suddenly wanted to kill them. But now, Zhang Xiao knew that if he couldn't see Bai Yan and persuade Bai Yan to let him and Zhang Liang go, he and his nephew Zhang Liang might not be alive today.
leave.
"General! Regarding the fake tripod, I know who is behind it to frame General Bai Yan! General, please show mercy and think twice!"
Zhang Xiao looked at the general who was completely unmoved after hearing about Bai Jin. He was panicked and thought about the fake tripod that was now widely circulated, and he quickly spoke.
When Wu Huai heard Zhang Xiao's words, he didn't look surprised at all, but the corners of his mouth raised. Finally, when he was about to pull out the Qin sword, he put the Qin sword into the scabbard again.
"take away!"
Wu Huai told the other soldiers.
………………
By the Zhushui River.
Bai Yan and Bai Ji first talked about Feng Wuze's previous meritorious service and his status as a general. Bai Ji also told Bai Yan that a funny thing happened in Huyang County, Nanyang County. A young man named Xue
, the young man who pretended to be Feng Wuze's adopted son 'Gui' was exposed, but behind this incident, there was an official who was also criticized for writing Feng Wuze, who had already become a knight, as the fifth official in the book.
punishment.
"I heard that Mr. Teng personally wrote a letter to General Feng Wuze because of this incident!"
Bai Ji sighed.
For ordinary people, this kind of thing would only bring trouble to the government at most. However, Feng Wuze has now become a general of the generals. This matter is much more serious, not only in Nanyang County, but also in Xianyang's civil and military officials.
Everyone has heard of it.
When Bai Yan heard about this incident, he didn't pay much attention to it. As for the Feng family, Bai Yan was familiar with the history of later generations and knew that Feng Wuze had made a marquis in later generations, and during Yingzheng's second eastward tour, he erected a monument in Langya.
Among them are the records of Lunhou Jianchou Zhaohai, Lunhou Changwuhoucheng, Lunhou Wuxinhou Feng Wuze...
But what needs to be noted here is that Lunhou means the title of Qin nobility, which is similar to that of a prince without a fiefdom. It is similar to having a king's name but no fiefdom.
And unlike Feng Quji and Feng Jie, who had a famous "general and prime minister will not be humiliated", they committed suicide in the cell. There are rumors that Feng Wuze was defeated and captured later, and there are also rumors that Feng Wuze rebelled against Qin. In short, the only certainty is that
Yes, in the end Feng Wuze took refuge under Lu Ze's tent and served as a doctor.
When Bai Yan thought of this, he suddenly remembered Lu Ze. In later generations, not only was this man fierce, he also had many fierce generals under his command. Whether it was Li Si's son Li You, Wang Jian's grandson Wang Li or Yang Xiong and others, these Qin
All the fierce generals in the court were defeated by Lu Ze. Even when Xiang Yu was chasing Liu Bang, Liu Bang hid with Lu Ze and was spared.
"Lu Ze!"
While thinking, Bai Yan suddenly saw Wu Huai riding a war horse in the distance, coming in a hurry.
"General! People have been sent to Qufu City! And the soldiers have been ordered to stay in the city and leak it quietly!"
Wu Huai came to Bai Yan, got off his horse, stepped forward to salute Bai Yan, and informed Bai Yan, Zhang Xiao and Zhang Liang that they had been sent to Fucheng by the soldiers.
Wu Huai also reported to Bai Yan the detailed process and what Zhang Xiao said on his own initiative.
"Do these two people know who framed them?"
When Bai Ji heard Wu Huai's report, his face was overjoyed, and he immediately looked at Bai Yan: "Xiannephew, no news about this matter must be leaked, and these two people must be closely guarded, otherwise if it gets out, they will be framed and framed.
People will definitely try their best to kill people and silence them!"
When Bai Ji said this, he also felt relieved for Bai Yan. You must know that the fake tripod is now making a big fuss. If the person behind the scenes can be found out, Ying Zheng will definitely not blame Bai Yan.
But just after saying that, Bai Ji suddenly realized that it was impossible for Bai Yan not to know that someone would kill people and silence them, but Bai Yan still wanted to deliberately release the news. This was...
Is it to appease the people of Qufu in advance and save their reputation? No, it's not like that! If so, then Bai Yan should protect these two people more. How could he take the initiative to reveal the information?
unless!
It is to get rid of the Zhang family with the help of others!!!
But if Zhang's uncle and nephew are removed, how can we investigate the fake tripod? Could it be that Bai Yan already knows who framed it?
Thinking of this, Bai Ji looked at Bai Yan in front of him and suddenly realized that his anxious heart finally relaxed. It would be nice if Bai Yan knew who framed him. Since he knew, Bai Yan must have already dealt with this matter.
, inform Ying Zheng.
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