Chapter 640: Ba Shang, Lu Gong’s shock, the arriving carriage!
"Father, if I go on this trip, can I really help Cao Lei become the guardian of Pei County?"
In a carriage, Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi all looked at their father. If not for their father's words, the two brothers would never have rushed all the way to Xianyang at this time.
Fortunately, the brothers who had gathered before were all reliable, and the previous plot to help Chu against Qin had not been spread. Otherwise, let alone going to Xianyang along the way, even the single father in his hometown might not be able to stay.
Thinking of the last time I went to Xianyang, it was because of the Kyushu Cauldron.
"Although the Chu State has Xiang Yan and the elites of the Chu State, all the eastern parts of Chu are in the hands of the Qin general Bai Yan. Bai Yan first killed Jingqi and Chang Wenjun, and then defeated the Chu army and killed Changping Lord. In this way, it is said that
Xiang Yan, there is also Qin General Wang Jian in Qin!"
When Lu Gong heard the words of his second son Lu Shizhi, he felt the bumps of the carriage, closed his eyes, and shook his head slightly.
"My father is not optimistic about the Chu Kingdom! Besides, even if the Chu Kingdom holds on for three to five years, we, the Lu family, will still give Cao Lei a helping hand. Xiao Cao, Xiao Cao, I heard that there is a branch of the Xiao family, and one of them has already been born.
Xiao He! This man helped Bai Yan, and now he has become Bai Yan’s confidant! The Xiao family is full of guests and friends, and the house is like a pavilion!"
When Lu Gong said this, he opened his eyes and looked at his eldest son and second son under the gaze of Lu Zhi.
"At this time, the Cao family needs the help of noble people the most!"
After all, he was an elderly man. Lu Gong's simple words instantly made Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi understand their father's plot and plans.
But just when a few people were still wanting to discuss something, they suddenly felt the carriage stop.
This made the four people in the carriage look puzzled. Calculating the distance, it should be quite a long distance from Lantian. Why did they stop at this time? Maybe something happened.
With doubts.
Lu Ze turned around, raised his hand to lift the curtain, and looked towards the front of the carriage.
However, following the line of sight of the groom and the retinue, when looking ahead at the official road on the plain, there was a long queue of pedestrians, including countless horse-drawn carriages.
This scene immediately made Lu Gong, Lu Ze and others all look surprised.
"this……"
Lu Zhi's tender and pretty cheeks were full of doubts. He wanted to ask his father and brother if they would have to go through such a rigorous investigation again in Lantian after going to Xianyang and passing Hangu Pass. Only then did he realize that his father and brother were
The elder brother's face was also full of surprise.
Obviously, it seems that this was not the case before!
Thinking of this, Lu Pheasant also became curious.
"How could the Qin soldiers conduct such strict inspections today? It's not just official roads, there are Qin soldiers patrolling in many places. Could it be that something big happened?"
Lu Shizhi frowned, looked at his brother, and then at his father.
"Let's go! Go and ask!"
Lu Gong was the first to make a decision.
Although he was in a foreign land and was not familiar with the place, Lu Gong knew that Qin's destruction of Han and Zhao, and its attack on Yan and Wei had made the scholars of the Six Kingdoms dissatisfied.
In matters, they are all extremely harmonious and share the same hatred.
Next to the carriage.
In addition to Lu Pheasant, Lu Gong, Lu Ze, and Lu Shizhi all got off the carriage and looked at the pedestrians on their way. Finally, they came to the back of a carriage and looked at several scholars who had gathered to chat.
, stepped forward to salute, took the initiative to explain where he came from, where he was from, and then asked what happened in front, why the Qin army was checking in front, whether something big had happened, and what criminals were wanted to be arrested.
"People from Wei!"
When the five scholars who were conversing learned that Lu Gong and the two men next to him were all from Wei, they couldn't help but glance up and down, and the initial vigilance in their eyes gradually relaxed.
After looking at each other, several people told Lu Gong and the other three that the Qin soldiers in front were all Qin garrison troops from Lantian Camp. The investigation in front today was not to search for any criminals. They heard that it was Ying Zheng who left Xianyang, and soon
When they were about to arrive at Bashang, Lantian, the Lantian camp guard Tu Sui ordered the Lantian garrison to conduct inspections and inspections everywhere.
"Ah! Ying Zheng is coming to Bashang!!!"
"Ying Zheng!!!"
After learning the reason, not to mention the elderly Lu Gong, even Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi couldn't help but take a breath and looked at each other.
King Yingzheng of Qin actually left Xianyang and came to Bashang after a long journey in this cold weather!
"I dare to ask you, but what happened? Ying Zheng was actually asked to come to Ba Shang!"
Lu Gong looked thoughtful, full of surprise and shock. After coming back to his senses, he quickly raised his hand to salute and asked again.
Not far behind Lu Gong, on Lu Gong's carriage.
Lu Zhi, who was quiet and curious, was alone in the carriage, listening to the movements outside. He curiously opened the curtain of the small window on the side and looked outside, wanting to hear what his father and brother were saying.
"I heard that Bai Yan has returned to Xianyang!"
The scholar man who came from Yingchuan thought for a while, frowned, and said to Lu Gong with a gloomy look.
The other men looked at Mr. Lu and fell silent.
"Bai Yan returns to Xianyang?"
It was a good thing that Mr. Lu didn't hear it, but when he heard that Bai Yan had returned to Xianyang, he became even more confused.
Bai Yan had been commanding the Qin army before, and he fought with the Chu army in the Chu land, which attracted the attention of the world. From the beginning, everyone thought that Bai Yan was facing death when he was surrounded by hundreds of thousands of Chu troops. However, Bai Yan used his actions to make the world
shock.
If Lu Gong remembers it correctly, Bai Yan should be in Chu land now, confronting Chu general Xiang Yan and the elite Chu army.
How could Bai Yan return to Xianyang at this time?
"When Bai Yan returns to Xianyang, isn't he afraid that the Qin army will lose to the Chu army and be defeated by the Chu general Xiang Yan?"
After Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi looked at each other, they raised their hands and asked several scholars.
This is also the idea of Lu Gong and Lu Shizhi.
When the words fell, whether it was Lu Gong, Lu Ze, or Lu Shizhi, they suddenly found that the faces of the several scholars in front of them all became gloomy, and their eyes were full of worry and a trace of... fear.
This appearance instantly made Lu Gong, Lu Ze, and Lu Shizhi frown more and more puzzled.
In the end, it was the Yingchuan scholar just now who took the lead to sigh, looked around, and then looked at Lu Ze.
"It is said that Xiang Yan was defeated by Bai Yan, and all the elite troops of Chu were destroyed by Bai Yan."
The Yingchuan scholar said.
As soon as the words were spoken, in an instant, the pupils of Lu Gong, Lu Ze, and Lu Shizhi, who heard the news, shrank, and a look of horror filled their eyes.
The three people, whose faces were blank, turned their heads in disbelief and looked at each other, unable to imagine what they were hearing.
Xiang Yan was defeated!
Xiang Yan, the general of Chu State, was also defeated by Bai Yan...
How can this be!!!
The three puzzled people looked at the men with shocked expressions. Just as they were about to continue asking questions, they suddenly saw that in the long queue in front of them, there were suddenly many Qin officials again, and they began to follow the official road.
They checked and scolded the people riding the carriage along the way, so they all returned to the carriage and were not allowed to gather outside.
"We have just heard the news. It is rumored that countless people have gone to Bashang. Once we find out whether it is true or not, we will also plan to go together after checking it!"
The man from Yingchuan said to Lu Ze and the others. Seeing that the Qin officials were coming soon, they did not want to make trouble for themselves and were worried about getting into trouble. They said goodbye to Lu Gong, Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi one after another, and then went to court.
They walked away in their respective carriages.
"Thank you!"
Lu Gong looked frightened. He looked at the few scholars leaving in a hurry. He raised his hand and slowly bowed in gratitude.
Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi on the side still looked at each other with horrified expressions on their faces, eyes full of shock.
Return to the carriage.
Under the curious gaze of Lu Fei's beautiful eyes, Lu Gong, Lu Ze, and Lu Shizhi all had solemn expressions on their faces and said nothing, as if they were thinking about something.
"Father, how about we also go to Bashang after our investigation?"
Lu Ze saw Lu Pheasant's curious eyes, then looked at his father and said.
They were not worried about the interrogation. They came not far away just to go to Xianyang to help Cao Lei fight for the Pei County City Order. Naturally, there was no problem with the customs clearance order and so on, and there was no need to worry about the Qin officials' interrogation.
"Bai Yan actually defeated Xiang Yan..."
Lu Shizhi said softly. Whether it was his expression or his words, it could be seen that he was still immersed in the words he just heard and couldn't extricate himself for a long time.
Lu Gong thought for a long time, then looked at Lu Ze and nodded.
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Bashang.
Although there is no natural danger in Hangu Pass or the power of Wuguan Pass, if you ask how Qin State can defend Hangu Pass, almost all the old Qin people will not talk about Qicheng, Zhiyang, etc., nor other cities.
Or mountains, rivers, and dangerous roads.
Instead, everyone will say "Ba Shang".
Qin's Bashang has natural dangers within the pass. Bashang has been an important place for Qin since ancient times. Whether it is leaving Hangu in the east or heading south to Wuguan, these two roads all branch out from Bashang, so this is also the last barrier of the Qin State.
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However, in terms of fame or persistence, it cannot be compared with Wuguan and Hangu Pass. After all, let alone Bashang, even if you look at the world, there are few places as naturally dangerous as Wuguan and Hangu.
At this moment, we are outside Bashang Pass.
Countless soldiers of the Qin State, all holding long swords and swords, looked warily at the plains outside the pass at the countless people of the Qin State, as well as scholars and merchants from the six countries.
As time gradually passed, when more and more people heard the sound of carriages coming and people came outside the pass, behind the rows of Qin soldiers waiting in formation, many Qin army generals also looked vigilant and worked up their spirits.
For all Qin army generals.
Now the king comes to Ba Shang. If they are negligent and the assassin is mixed in the crowd, causing the king to be frightened, all of them will be punished together with the soldiers, and they may even become sinners.
Therefore, none of them dare to joke with their lives and future.
"Kings!"
Different from the vast crowds of people and soldiers of the Six Kingdoms on both sides of the plains outside the pass, under the care of countless Qin troops, the plains hundreds of steps outside the pass were empty. Only in the middle, there were a few Zhongche Mansion guards, eunuchs, and maids.
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Han Ye felt the cold wind and came to Ying Zheng's side. He looked at Ying Zheng wearing black King Qin's clothes and looking into the distance.
This scene made Han Yezhe extremely emotional.
After living for more than half of his life, let alone letting Ying Zheng, the King of Qin, leave Xianyang and come to Bashang and wait for one person, looking at the entire Qin State in ancient and modern times, and looking at the hundreds of years of all the countries in the world, how can a king of a country mobilize troops like this?
, there are very few people who are willing to personally greet you.
And in Qin State.
Bai Yan is the first person to let Ying Zheng do this.
"Can the warm wine and banquet be prepared in the pass?"
Ying Zheng felt the cold wind blowing on his face. He ignored Han Yezhe's concern and asked softly.
When looking at the sight of countless civilians and scholars on both sides in the distance, a sea of people, Ying Zheng sighed slowly and continued to look into the distance.
"Back to the king, everything is ready! When General Bai Yan returns, the king can drink and talk with General Bai Yan in the pass!"
Han Yezhe nodded and said from behind Ying Zhengchai.
When Ying Zheng heard this, he said nothing and stared straight into the distance.
Originally, Ying Zheng planned to go to Wuguan as promised, but he never expected that Bai Yan's return speed would be somewhat unexpected. Before he arrived at Bashang, he already knew that Bai Yan had entered Wuguan.
In the end, Ying Zheng could only choose to wait for Bai Yan's return in Bashang.
Thinking of before.
The last time I saw Bai Yan, Bai Yanshang returned from the Chu Kingdom. At that time, Bai Yan personally brought the bamboo slips back from the Chu Kingdom.
Ying Zheng still remembers how surprised he was when he saw the contents of the bamboo slips.
It was also at that time that an idea appeared in Ying Zheng's mind!
That is to let Bai Yan lead the army to attack Chu!
Although Bai Yan later led the army to attack Wei! But now, as Bai Yan returns from attacking Chu, Ying Zheng can't help but recall his original decision.
Even Ying Zheng couldn't help but feel full of emotion and relief for a moment.
Bai Yan, as usual, never failed to live up to his expectations!
"Your Majesty, here we come!"
Following Han Ye's voice of joy, Ying Zheng naturally saw an extremely small black shadow appearing in the direction of Wuguan Danshui, at the far end of the sky, and then grew bigger and bigger.
At this moment, when Ying Zheng thought about Bai Yan's return, his heart was filled with anticipation and excitement.
I have been waiting for this day for too long. During this period, I have been nervous and worried countless times. Finally, I have waited for this day.
"Your Majesty, this is General Bai Yan!"
Han Yezhe looked at the distant celestial pole. The black shadow was getting bigger and bigger. As it got closer and closer, the figure of the cavalry gradually became clear. When he saw the black flag with the word Qin, Han Yezhe turned his head slightly with a happy face.
Look at Ying Zheng who is standing sideways.
"Just come back!"
After Ying Zheng confirmed that it was Bai Yan, he breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the dark crowds of Qin people and scholars on the left and right. He looked at the Qin soldiers and soldiers, and the guards of the Central Chemistry Mansion were closely guarding him.
Ying Zheng looked at the cavalry approaching quickly in the distance, and he could vaguely see that among the cavalry there was a carriage, which was a public carriage provided by the county post station.
Looking at this scene, Ying Zheng couldn't help but laugh. For some reason, he thought that Xi Baiyan had spent all his wealth on replacing grain.
"I'm back, look!!!"
"I'm really back! Bai Yan is really back!!!"
"Then the rumors are true, and Bai Yan has really defeated the Chu army and killed Xiang Yan?"
Among the bustling people of Qin State, countless scholars from various countries were mixed in the crowd, or in their own carriages, looking at the plains in the distance.
Although they couldn't get close, with the approaching cavalry in the distance and the carriage escorted by twenty or thirty cavalry, everyone knew that with the appearance of the carriage and the arrival of the cavalry, the rumor was undoubtedly true.
of.
Bai Yan returns to Xianyang!
Xiang Yan died in battle and the Chu army was defeated!
in the crowd.
Bai Zhong and Uncle Bai's carriage were also among them, but both Bai Zhong and Uncle Bai had already stepped off the carriage and stood together with the Xianyang nobles who came with them. They looked at the countless Qin soldiers who were fighting in the distance.
With dust and mist flying, the Qin cavalry and the carriage were approaching at great speed.
Only the two sisters, Bai Junzhu and Bai Yingxue, knelt down on one side of the carriage and opened the curtains. Their beautiful eyes kept watching the carriage getting closer and closer.
At this moment, neither Bai Junzhu nor Bai Yingxue seemed to feel the noise when they heard the bustling noise outside. When they thought of the young man in the carriage, they could clearly see that on the plain not far away, King Qin Ying
Zheng, is waiting somewhere.
Not to mention Bai Yingxue, it was Bai Junzhu. At this moment, on her fair and pretty face, her breathing was a little rapid due to nervousness.
Neither sister said anything, they both looked outside, looking at the carriage.
the other side.
Not only scholars from various countries came after hearing the news, but also countless noble families in Xianyang came one after another. Whether they were the children of the Feng family or the children of the Yang family, they could all be seen. Even Lu Qi, Lu Sheng's father,
My grandfather has also come to Bashang, not to mention other members of the gentry clan in Xianyang.
"Coming! Almost there!"
"Look! The cavalry has stopped. The carriage is moving forward alone and is almost in front of Ying Zheng!"
"Has anyone seen Bai Yan? Wait and see if the person riding in the carriage is Bai Yan!"
In the noisy crowd, under the noisy atmosphere, Lu Gong's carriage also slowly stopped in the crowd.
As a Wei man, Lu Gong's carriage naturally would not mix with the carriages of the Xianyang nobles. Instead, it came to a stop among the scholars from various countries. Lu Gong, Lu Ze, and Lu Shizhi all got off the carriage.
Looking at the crowds of people around them, who were constantly talking and talking, the three of them looked at each other, and then looked into the distance, looking curiously at King Qin Yingzheng in the distance.
Behind Lu Shizhi, the small curtains of the carriage were slowly opened. Lu Pheasant was also curious in the carriage, looking secretly and curiously into the distance, looking at the many figures in the distance behind the countless Qin troops.
Thinking of what he heard from his father and others before the interrogation, Lu Fei was also full of curiosity about the rumored Qin general Bai Yan.
What kind of person is he who can lead the Qin army, destroy Wei without a single blow, defeat Chu one after another, and turn the tide of the war between Qin and Chu with one man's power? What will he look like?
The man who even his father and brother marveled at!