Chapter 642 Ying Zheng’s instructions, I’m looking for myself!
Bashang.
At the banquet, in addition to Bai Yan and Ying Zheng, Lantian guard Tu Sui was also present, as well as some Lantian generals, Yan Yu, and Shi Yi.
In the eyes of everyone, Ying Zheng asked Bai Yan in detail about the dream he had while drinking.
Tu Sui and others also looked at Bai Yan with curiosity. They were also curious as to what else Bai Yan had dreamed about besides the Jiuzhou Cauldron. Thinking back to the giant pan cauldron he sent to Xianyang, they still couldn't bear it now.
I can't help but be amazed.
When Bai Yan faced Ying Zheng's inquiry, he naturally spoke out everything he knew and told all the details. As for whether it was true or false, it didn't matter anymore. What mattered was that Ying Zheng believed it.
Loyalty is harsh to the ears, and Bai Yan, who knew this truth, and there were other people around, naturally would not ruin Ying Zheng's success at this happy moment, so Bai Yan did not take this opportunity to talk about any major events that would happen in later generations.
Seeing Tu Sui and others who were surprised when they heard this, and Ying Zheng who was satisfied, Bai Yan also felt relieved in his heart.
Bai Yan would not tell anyone that that dream did not exist at all. It was an image created specifically for Ying Zheng while taking advantage of the Nine Provinces Cauldron incident.
"Bai Yan, is there any reward you want?"
After hearing Bai Yan's words, Ying Zheng looked happy. After toasting with Tu Sui, Bai Yan and others, he looked at Bai Yan with joy and asked.
When Tu Sui and others saw this, they all looked at Bai Yan with envy.
Bai Yan had just put down the wine jue. After hearing Ying Zheng's words, he came back to his senses. Then he remembered something and hurriedly saluted Ying Zheng.
"Go back to the king! Sir, there is something indeed!"
After Bai Yan finished the ceremony, he quickly took out a roll of bamboo slips from his arms and held it in both hands.
Seeing Bai Yan's appearance, not to mention Tu Sui and other generals, but also Han Yezhe who was beside Ying Zheng, all looked at Bai Yan in surprise.
This act of taking out the bamboo slip from his arms was obviously because Bai Yan had been keeping the bamboo slip on his body just after taking a bath in order to present it to Ying Zheng.
This is always prepared with the bamboo slips!
Think of this.
After Han Yezhe saw Ying Zheng's gesture, he nodded, walked to Bai Yan, picked up the bamboo slip, brought it to Ying Zheng and handed it to Ying Zheng.
Tu Sui and others looked at each other and looked at Ying Zheng curiously, and the banquet suddenly became quiet.
Bai Yan knelt down behind the wooden table and looked at Ying Zheng nervously. Especially when he saw Ying Zheng opening the bamboo slips, his heart ached.
The bamboo slips are letters that Tian Ding asked Tian Xian to bring him before. The content in the bamboo slips is that Tian Ding agreed to let his daughter Tian Feiyan come to Xianyang and become his wife.
However, Bai Yan must inform Ying Zheng about this matter.
It's not that Bai Yan is worried about what will happen if Tian Feiyan comes to Xianyang, but Bai Yan is worried about Tian Ding.
Unlike Tian Feiyan, a woman, Tian Ding was previously an important minister of the Qi State, a clan member of the King of Qi, and a confidant of King Jian of Qi. More importantly, Tian Ding's attitude towards the Qin State was not friendly.
Not only Bai Yan knew about this matter, but also the people of Qi, and Ying Zheng, the king of Qin, knew it even more.
That's why Bai Yanfang took out the bamboo slips when faced with Ying Zheng's inquiry.
Not to mention that he left home a few years ago. After so many years, it was Tian Feiyan who took care of his grandmother and his family. Even after Tian Feiyan came to Xianyang and became his wife, Tian Ding was still his father-in-law. The identity of this father-in-law,
It was enough for Bai Yan not to remain indifferent.
If possible.
Bai Yan has even done a good job and doesn't want any credit, hoping that Ying Zheng can let Tian Ding go.
"Tian Feiyan! Tian Ding's daughter!"
Ying Zheng knelt down behind the wooden table and looked at the contents of the bamboo slips. He was no stranger to Tian Feiyan in the bamboo slips.
When Bai Yan came to Xianyang Hall for the first time, he mentioned Tian Feiyan in his submission. He bluntly said that it was because of his contact with Tian Feiyan that he was kicked out of Qi State by Tian Ding. Ying Zheng never knew about this matter.
forget.
After all, if it hadn't been for this matter, how could the Qin State and Ying Zheng have such a wise minister and famous general.
Now seeing that Tian Ding actually wanted to betroth his daughter to Bai Yan, Ying Zheng couldn't help but feel a smile on his face due to this huge reversal.
Looking at Bai Yan who looked nervous and embarrassed, Ying Zheng didn't know what Bai Yan was thinking.
"I heard that Tian Ding is in Linzi, Qi State. He was despised by the people of Qi because of his expelling you. Now he has resigned and retired to seclusion, not interested in court affairs..."
After Ying Zheng read the bamboo slips, he placed them on the wooden table, looked at Bai Yan and asked softly.
"Back to the king, it is indeed true!"
Bai Yan felt relieved when he saw Ying Zheng's appearance. Ying Zheng obviously didn't object to this matter, otherwise he wouldn't have asked.
"Your Majesty, Tian Ding once said before that if the Qin army is short of food and grass, they can collect it for the Qin army in Qi! Help Qin destroy Chu!"
Bai Yan bowed his hands to Ying Zheng and said softly.
"Help Qin?"
Ying Zheng was a little surprised when he heard this. After all, Tian Ding had not advocated being pro-Qin before.
"Is what Tian Ding said true?"
Ying Zheng asked.
Upon hearing this, Bai Yan raised his hand to salute Ying Zheng under the surprised gazes of Tu Sui and others.
"Back to the king, I have rejected it. I am a minister of Qin. I dare not accept a stone from Tian Ding without the king's permission!"
Bai Yan looked at Ying Zheng and said.
"Um?"
Ying Zheng was a little surprised when he heard Bai Yan's words.
Ying Zheng was naturally very satisfied with Bai Yan's abiding by his duty, but Ying Zheng knew better that behind this move, Bai Yan and more than 100,000 Qin soldiers would be hungry at any time due to lack of food, and dozens more
Wan Chu's army is watching with eager eyes.
More than 100,000 Qin soldiers rebelled, Li Xin was defeated, and Wang Ben withdrew his troops. Finally, he was besieged in the east of Chu alone.
If the soldiers of the Qin army were fighting the Chu army without even food and grain, Ying Zheng had imagined this scenario countless times and was also afraid of it countless times.
"I believe in you!"
Ying Zheng didn't say much. He simply said one sentence in front of Tu Sui and other generals.
And just this sentence unabashedly expresses his trust in Bai Yan, and also indicates that Bai Yan does not need to worry about such things in the future.
Looking at Bai Yan, Ying Zheng knew better than anyone else that if Bai Yan wanted to collude with Qi and serve for Qi, he would have countless opportunities, but Bai Yan never betrayed Qin or Ying Zheng from the beginning to the end.
idea.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
When Bai Yan heard Ying Zheng's words, he quickly raised his hands and saluted Ying Zheng under the extremely envious eyes of Tu Sui and others.
However, Bai Yan was still a little uneasy at this time.
In silence.
Bai Yan waited for a long time.
"Isn't it a pity that Tian Ding is not a minister of the Qi Dynasty, so he resigned from his post and retired to live in seclusion. It is a pity that his talents are unused. It is better to invite Tian Ding to come to Xianyang to ask the palace and serve as a scholar-bureaucrat to serve beside me."
Ying Zheng said softly, then looked at Bai Yan.
"Bai Yan, you have made great contributions to the Qin State. Since you intend to marry Tian Ding's daughter, I will choose a day to tell the world and personally marry you to Tian Ding's daughter!"
Ying Zheng made a promise to Bai Yan, and also gave Bai Yan enough face to do this.
At the banquet.
When Bai Yan heard Ying Zheng's words, his face was full of surprise.
Ying Zheng agreed!!!
Bai Yan didn't expect that Ying Zheng would agree so easily. Thinking of this, Bai Yan looked at Ying Zheng with gratitude and bowed to Ying Zheng.
"My dear, Bai Yan, thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
Bai Yan said, while kowtowing, he put his forehead on the back of his palms and finally breathed out slowly.
What Bai Yan was most afraid of before was Tian Ding's safety. Now Ying Zheng's words completely made Bai Yan feel at ease. Although Bai Yan also knew that Ying Zheng asked Tian Ding to come to Xianyang, arrange it by his side, and give him gifts.
Announcement of the marriage to the world is not a good thing for Tian Ding. In the future, Tian Ding will definitely be abandoned by the Qi king's clan and cursed by the people of Qi.
But Bai Yan knew in his heart that this was the best result. It was lucky that Tian Ding's previous stance and his identity as a royal family member of the Qi Kingdom could not be investigated and he was still an official in the Qin State.
As long as Tian Ding is alive, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. With Tian Ding's previous power and connections in Qi, Tian Ding will definitely not do anything.
In the future, Bai Yan only needs to appease Tian Ding, and nothing will happen to Tian Ding in Xianyang.
As for the future situation of the world, Bai Yan doesn't know yet. In Bai Yan's heart, it would be best if Qin can change its original trajectory. Tian Ding is already in Xianyang, so he can only wait for the opportunity.
If the Qin Kingdom continues its original trajectory and eventually perishes in the future, then Bai Yan will definitely not stop Tian Ding anymore. Bai Yan will even help Tian Ding, and then take his family and Tian Feiyan back to the mountains and forests.
"No need to be polite, just get up!"
Ying Zheng looked at Bai Yan and said with a smile.
Han Yezhe stood aside, looking at Bai Yan, and couldn't help but feel happy for Bai Yan. Bai Yan worked for Qin through life and death, and was loyal to him. Han Yezhe, who had followed Ying Zheng for many years, naturally knew that Ying Zheng would definitely not I feel bad for Bai Yan.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Bai Yan saluted Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng picked up the bamboo slips and handed them to Han Yezhe, asking Han Yezhe to return them to Bai Yan. This was Tian Ding's private message to Bai Yan. After Yingzheng read it, he naturally would not keep it, and there would be no use in keeping it.
"Bai Yan, do you still remember those books and silks that I gave you to read in Xianyang?"
Ying Zheng looked at Bai Yan and said.
In fact, after Ying Zheng saw Tian Ding's actions, he immediately thought of another thing, that is, the mysterious old man who once wrote a book. This is something that Ying Zheng has always been unable to let go of, and has always been uneasy about.
The old man's views were refreshing to Ying Zheng, and many of his measures were something that Ying Zheng had never thought of even years ago.
Ying Zheng had already vowed to find such an old man no matter what the cost, and invite him to Xianyang to be used by the Qin State.
"I remember!"
Bai Yanzheng took the bamboo slips from Han Yezhe's hand with both hands. He suddenly heard Ying Zheng's words and was a little startled. After coming back to his senses, he looked at Ying Zheng and nodded.
"When I was in Chu, I met Yao Jia Shangqing. Yao Jia Shangqing told Bai Yan that the Zhan family of Qi State had found the old man and was inviting him back to Qi State!"
Bai Yan thought for a while and said to Ying Zheng.
Logically speaking, Yao Jia should have already sent this news back to Xianyang, adhering to Ying Zheng's talent. Bai Yan was a little curious as to why Ying Zheng suddenly mentioned this.
It wasn't just Bai Yan who was confused. Tu Sui and other Lantian generals all looked at Ying Zheng curiously.
In the eyes of everyone, Ying Zheng shook his head.
"After deliberation, Feng Quji, Li Si, Wang Wan, Wei Liao and others all made guesses and cannot make a conclusion prematurely!"
Ying Zheng said, looking at Bai Yan and sighing.
"I guess that the relationship between the old man and Tian Feiyan must be extraordinary. After you marry Tian Feiyan, you must pay attention and find the old man for me!"
Ying Zheng told Bai Yan.
This was also a request that Ying Zheng made after agreeing to Bai Yan.
In Ying Zheng's heart, as long as Tian Ding no longer Qi Di, as long as there is no Qi State, Tian Ding's past affairs can naturally be ignored. After all, from the standpoint of Qi State, Tian Ding, as a minister of Qi State, has done nothing wrong.
But Ying Zheng couldn't help but care about the mysterious old man! After the destruction of Chu, there will be only Qi. After Qi is destroyed, he will govern the entire world. Ying Zheng needs the old man in Qin to help him govern the world.
"promise!"
When Bai Yan heard Ying Zheng's words, he couldn't help but feel a little bitter in his heart. He was looking for himself, but he had no choice but to accept the order immediately.
Bai Yan also did not expect that when countless people in Qi State, including the King of Qi, already believed that the old man had been found, when countless noble families and scholars from various countries in Qi State were in excitement, and when they were fully expecting that the old man would be found. When the old man returned to Qi, Ying Zheng, Li Si, Feng Quji and others who were far away in the Xianyang Palace noticed something was wrong and began to suspect.
"Congratulations General Bai!"
"Yes! Congratulations to General Bai!!!"
When Tu Sui, Shi Yi and others saw that Ying Zheng was going to marry Bai Yan, they all picked up the wine glasses and congratulated Bai Yan.
They had heard a long time ago that Tian Ding's daughter was a rare beauty in Qi State, not to mention that the old man that Ying Zheng cared about the most had written to Tian Ding's daughter before.
Now that Bai Yan is going to marry that woman soon, isn't this the best chance to find that old man for Ying Zheng! Even if he still can't find it, Ying Zheng will definitely ask in the future if the old man can write to Bai Yan's wife again.
In this case, why should Bai Yan not be able to contact Ying Zheng?
Thinking of this, even Tu Sui envied Bai Yan. Now that he has gained Ying Zheng's trust and beauty, he will be able to have more frequent contact with Ying Zheng in the future. This may really prove the saying that if you survive a disaster, you will have good fortune in the future.
"Thank you! Thank you very much, Bai Yan, I will share your worries for the king!"
Bai Yan picked up the wine cup and returned the gifts one by one, then looked at Ying Zheng gratefully and made a toast.
Ying Zheng also smiled, picked up the wine cup with both hands, and drank the wine with Bai Yan.
At the banquet, after three rounds of drinking and eating, Ying Zheng looked at Tu Sui and others. They were enjoying themselves while drinking, so he asked Tu Sui and others to continue drinking and asked Bai Yan to accompany him for a walk.
Following Ying Zheng, Bai Yan could also notice that Ying Zheng was enjoying himself very much, feeling like he didn't have too many worries and didn't need to worry about state affairs.
From day to night, Ying Zheng also drank a lot. Perhaps it was because it was not a rare occasion to come to Bashang for reasons other than entertaining officials. Ying Zheng wanted to see Bashang again before returning to Xianyang tomorrow.
Following the houses one by one, and then onto the wooden buildings, Bai Yan followed Ying Zheng all the way to the huge pass, looking up at the boundless plains and the rolling mountains and rivers in the distance.
"After Chu is destroyed, Qi will be the only one in the world!"
In the cold wind and at dusk, Ying Zheng looked at this scene.
"Bai Yan, do you think that in Qi State, a few people should use force, or... slow down!"
Ying Zheng asked, wanting to know Bai Yan's opinion. Just like before the attack on Wei, Ying Zheng asked Bai Yan privately in his study.
Han Ye couldn't help but look at Bai Yan at this time. Ying Zheng asked this question to other ministers several times when the news that Bai Yan killed Changping Lord and defeated the Chu army reached the Xianyang Palace.
Other generals.
Now, Han Yezhe also wanted to see how Bai Yan answered.
"Going back to the king, I think that the Qi country should be carefully planned!"
Bai Yan looked at Ying Zheng.
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng looked at the scenery in the distance and motioned for Bai Yan to continue.
"Although the State of Qi did not build military warfare or consolidate its cities, for decades, the State of Qi had no war and its population was prosperous. In addition, the thieves and bandits from the six countries all gathered together. Previously, the State of Qi conquered Han, Zhao, Wei, Yan, and even
Bai Yan's previous attack on Chu was because the nobles from various places in the past could escape to Qi to survive and enjoy themselves, so they were not united and had no intention of resisting Qin even to death. Therefore, Qin was able to defeat them one by one. If Qin attacked Qi,
, will definitely force countless people to serve Qi State and fight against the trapped beasts!"
Bai Yan said to Ying Zheng, and then told Ying Zheng that he saw the fleeing trend of the Chu nobles in Chu country.
"Your Majesty, I am worried that once Qi is attacked, it will not be a war between Qin and Qi, but in addition to Qin and Qi, Qin will once again face the turmoil in the past Han, Zhao, Wei, Yanchu!"
After Bai Yan finished speaking, his eyes were full of solemnity.
The Qi State may not be able to resist the Qin army, but the Qin State, which has been fighting for years, if faced with another rebellion breaking out in various places, wants to quell the rebellion, not to mention the time and energy needed to suppress the rebellion.
Can't take it out.
Tall and closed.
Ying Zheng felt the cold wind and his drunkenness receded a lot. Hearing Bai Yan's words, his expression was not surprised.
Han Yezhe listened to Bai Yan's words and looked at Bai Yan with admiration. Bai Yan's words were the same as what many ministers said in the study room of Xianyang Palace in the past. The vast majority of ministers did not agree to send troops to attack Qi.
"Qi Guo!"
Ying Zheng looked at the mountains and rivers in the distance.
When he was in the palace study before, in fact, even with the words of Feng Quji, Li Si and others, Ying Zheng was still not inclined to plot the Qi Kingdom. After all, no one knew how long it would take and how much energy it would consume.
But Tian Ding's letter and Bai Yan's intention to marry Tian Feiyan made Ying Zheng no longer resist so much.
As long as Tian Ding is not present in the court of Qi State, the most important person beside Qi Wang Jian is Qi Prime Minister Hou Sheng. As long as Qi Prime Minister Hou Sheng persuades Qi Wang Jian, and Qi Wang Jian does not have Tian Ding next to him, this hope will be tens of times greater.
times.
Think of this.
In Ying Zheng's heart, he couldn't wait to have the matter between Bai Yan and Tian Feiyan settled as soon as possible.
After all, after the destruction of Chu, Qi was the only country left to unify the world. Thinking that the long-cherished wishes of the late kings and the kings of Qin would come true, and the world would return to Qin! How could Ying Zheng not be in a hurry?
"The Chu army is defeated, and Concubine Qi no longer needs to be in Qi State. Han Mo ordered people to go to Qi State and tell Concubine Qi to return to Xianyang. Concubine Qi and Sima Xing were also asked to come to Xianyang with Tian Ding and their daughter!"
Ying Zheng said, and then ordered:
Regardless of whether he really decided to pursue it slowly or to attack Qi by force, Ying Zheng hoped that Tian Ding would come to Xianyang as soon as possible, even more urgently than Bai Yan, the person involved.
"promise!"
Han Yezhe, who had been by Ying Zheng's side, nodded quickly when he heard Ying Zheng's words.
After Han Yezhe finished speaking, he looked at Bai Yan and looked at Bai Yan with a slight nod to express his gratitude. Han Yezhe also smiled and nodded slightly in return.
Under the setting sun, on the pass walkway, followed by countless Qin soldiers.
Ying Zheng and Bai Yan, accompanied by Han Yezhe and other eunuchs and maids, chatted while walking.
Ying Zheng was in a very good mood, and Tian Ding's actions made Ying Zheng relax. Not only did Ying Zheng smile more than usual in months, but he also made a lot of jokes.
Later, Ying Zheng asked Bai Yan. He had led his troops south to attack Chu East. After suddenly learning the news that Wang Ben had withdrawn his troops, he was surrounded by hundreds of thousands of Chu troops and faced Xiang Yan, Jing Qi, Chang Pingjun, and Chang Wen Jun alone.
, what is the feeling in my heart.
When they first received the news, almost all Qin officials in the Qin court thought that Bai Yan would definitely escape death if he was in danger. Many Qin ministers secretly took pleasure in the misfortune, and Ying Zheng knew about it.
But Ying Zheng didn't know how Bai Yan felt when he was in Chudong.
When asking about the reason for these words, Ying Zheng also expressed concern and condolences, just like when an elder talks about the difficulties of the younger generation, the younger generation can feel concerned.
And this is what Ying Zheng would only ask when he and Bai Yan were alone. Otherwise, other generals would inevitably feel unbalanced.
This is also the reason why Ying Zheng let Bai Yan come out alone without Tu Sui and other generals accompanying him.
"When I return to the king, I miss my hometown more!"
Upon hearing Ying Zheng's question, Bai Yan thought for a moment and said softly, with a shy smile on his face.
"hometown?"
Ying Zheng was caught off guard by Bai Yan's words. In Ying Zheng's mind, he thought about many possible replies that Bai Yan would give, but he never expected that Bai Yan would actually say that he missed his hometown.
Looking at Bai Yan's appearance, looking at Bai Yan's eyes filled with longing, only then did Ying Zheng realize that this young man did not miss his hometown.
Recalling Bai Yan's reply to Prince Sheng and Tian Ding in Suiyang City, Ying Zheng felt more and more how rare Bai Yan's rejection without hesitation was.
"Your Majesty, there is a saying in my hometown that if wealth does not return home, it will be like walking in brocade at night! Your Majesty pays homage to Bai Yan, but Bai Yan has not yet been shown to his family. If he dies in battle, it will be a bit regretful!"
Bai Yan told Ying Zheng and smiled a little sheepishly.
"I see!"
Ying Zheng listened to Bai Yan's words and nodded slowly. He could also feel that at that time when Chu was isolated and helpless, Bai Yan longed to see his family.
Thinking of the old woman, Ying Zheng also remembered that Mao Jiao once said that Bai Yan's parents.
"This time, I can write a letter to ask her family to come to Xianyang with Concubine Qi!"
Ying Zheng looked at Bai Yan and said softly.
Now Bai Yan's relatives are in Qi State, not Qin State, so Bai Yan's letter is still needed to make Bai Yan's family believe it and be willing to follow Concubine Qi to leave. Otherwise, if he is taken away rashly, he is likely to be taken away by Qi.
The nobles noticed it, and even attracted the attention of the Qi court, which would inevitably lead to more accidents.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty, I have offended many nobles. Nowadays, Chu and Wei nobles are all in Qi. In the past, Tian Ding concealed the fact that I have family members in Qi. Therefore, I think that when Qi returns to Qin, I will do it again.
As an official, I will go to welcome my family in person! At this moment, I want to serve the king wholeheartedly without any scruples and help the king rule the world as soon as possible!"
Bai Yan raised his hand and saluted Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng looked at Bai Yan, listened to Bai Yan's words, hesitated a few times, but agreed with Bai Yan's words.
Realizing Bai Yan's worries and wanting to serve Qin wholeheartedly, Ying Zheng thought about it and decided not to rush to let Bai Yan's family come to Xianyang to meet the old woman and Bai Yan's parents.
The future will come, and as long as the world is Qin, we will see it sooner or later.
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Xianyang, Qin State.
The entire Xianyang City was filled with crowds because of Bai Yan's return. Women who had rarely appeared on the streets in the past also gathered at the teahouses next to the streets.
Previously, they heard that Ying Zheng was going to Wuguan, so more than 90% of the people gave up the idea of going to watch. But now there is news that Ying Zheng and Bai Yan will return to Xianyang today.
This made the people in Xianyang and scholars from various countries become lively.
Even the nobles from all over the world appeared on the streets. Like the royal family members of the Wei Kingdom, Wei Gaoyi, Yan Zhang and others who had been in contact with Bai Yan also brought their young tribesmen and descendants to gather with the Wei nobles.
Discussing how to visit Bai's mansion.
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