Chapter 112 The calmed Qin Wangzheng for the fourth year (for the rudder master atomic signal
Qin and Wei negotiated peace, and the Wei envoy left Xianyang with a result that he could barely accept.
During the four years of King Qin's reign, there was only one thing in the world, and that was the locust plague that swept across Chuxi, Wei, Han, Zhaonan, and Qindong.
Under this locust plague, even the war that took place in Weiguo seemed so insignificant. At the hands of this disaster, the food harvest for thousands of miles was almost extinct. Even the eastern part of Qin State, which was fully prepared,
In this area, the harvest is also 30%.
Suddenly, disaster relief became something that the five kingdoms of Qin, Zhao, Wei, Han, and Chu had to face.
In this disaster, the State of Yan turned out to be a lucky one, because after the State of Zhao captured thirty-six cities in Shanggu County of the State of Yan, they had to withdraw in a hurry. They no longer had enough food and grass to support the war, even if
It was the food and grass that supported Zhao's army in plundering from Yan.
Therefore, the State of Zhao could only withdraw its troops, but before withdrawing, it forced the State of Yan to sell all the grain taxes collected at home to the State of Zhao at a low price.
The entire Yan State dared to be angry but did not dare to speak out, so they could only sell grain to Zhao State.
Obviously, the kings and ministers of Zhao also gained experience from Qin's purchase of grain from Qi.
It is a pity that although the Yan State is large, it does not have many people. How can it be compared with the Qi State? The food that the Zhao State receives from the Yan State can only barely make up for the losses in the southern border.
Against this background, the long line of carriages and horses arriving from the former Wei Kingdom, now the Qin Kingdom's East County, seemed particularly insignificant.
In front of the city gate, a young man looked seriously at the carriages and horses entering Xianyang under the escort of the Qin army, murderous intent bursting out of his eyes.
He is Jing Ke, a native of Wei State, who studied under Gongsun Yu. At this time, he came to save his master.
Seeing the motorcade disappear before his eyes, Jing Ke walked towards the city gate.
"Stop." Just when Jing Ke was about to enter the city gate, the soldiers guarding the city gate held Chang Ge in front of Jing Ke.
"You two, what's the matter?" Jing Ke asked puzzledly.
"Your injuries haven't healed yet? Take off your shirt and let us see what your injuries are." The soldier said.
"This?" Jing Ke's expression changed.
Of course there were injuries on his body, and they were injuries caused by the Qin army's crossbows.
When the carriage escorting high-ranking officials and nobles of the Wei Kingdom passed through Hangu Pass, Jing Ke sneaked into the Qin Army camp during the night rest of the Qin Army, thinking of rescuing his master and his master's granddaughter.
He had done this kind of thing in Weiguo and also in Qiguo. Sneaking into the enemy's camp late at night was difficult for a master like him, but it was definitely not impossible.
However, when he sneaked into the Qin Army's camp, he discovered that the Qin Army's camp was not comparable to that of the Guards or the Qi Army. He had just entered the Qin Army's camp when he was discovered by the Qin Army's secret sentry.
It's just a free-for-all.
After Jing Ke escaped, he was extremely glad that he was discovered early. If he had waited until he was discovered deep into the military camp, he would not have had the chance to escape. But even so, Jing Ke only had to pay the price of being stabbed with two arrows.
Escaped the Qin army's roundup.
"What? Is there anything shameful?" the soldier said, having already summoned his companions.
The person in front of me is not a good person, but that's all. No one can make waves in Xianyang.
When Jing Ke saw this, he had an ominous premonition in his heart. When he was about to retreat, he was surprised to find that the pedestrians behind him had blocked his way.
"This is the State of Qin?" Jing Ke felt that since entering Hangu Pass, he seemed to have entered a whole new world, which was very different from the Qi, Zhao, Wei and other countries he had been to.
Jing Ke, who wanted to rescue his master's grandparents, was arrested before the plan was implemented and no one entered Xianyang. He was then thrown into Tingwei Prison, where an unknown fate awaited him.
In Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng looked at the battle report presented by Meng Ao and compared the contents in the bamboo slips one by one.
"The position of the governor of East County can be handed over to Meng Wu. From now on, East County will be an important place and needs a capable, loyal and reliable general to guard it." Ying Zheng said.
"Yes, Your Majesty, there is one more thing. Does General Zhang Tang, Your Majesty, have any arrangements?" Meng Ao asked.
"Zhang Tang? The guard has been vacant. Zhang Tang can take over the post of guard. However, this matter still needs the support of the general." Ying Zheng said.
"General Zhang is in charge of the guards just right." Meng Ao said clearly.
"Is this Gongsun Yu the former general of the Wei Kingdom?" Ying Zheng's eyes fell on a name on the list of prisoners of war.
"Yes, Gongsun Yu was the general of the Wei Kingdom ten years ago. He can be considered a talent. However, he is better at swordsmanship than the art of war. Thirty years ago, in the land of Zhao and Wei, he once had a unique swordsmanship.
Not a bad reputation." Meng Ao explained for Ying Zheng.
"Um, what kind of swordsmanship is he good at?" Ying Zheng asked curiously.
"I have never heard of this, I just heard that its sword is so fast and powerful that it can kill within five steps." Meng Ao recalled, and at the same time he was also a little curious, wondering why Ying Zheng did this.
Ask about this person.
It is true that Gongsun Yu is a great master in swordsmanship, but this can only give him a good reputation in the world. As for the court of Weiguo, as a general, he is actually a bit outstanding.
Qualified, in Meng Ao's understanding, it is impossible for such a person to appear in Ying Zheng's sight.
"A five-step killing sword? Interesting." Ying Zheng muttered, putting aside the list of prisoners of war and browsing another scroll of bamboo slips.
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you something personal about your Majesty." Meng Ao struggled for a long time before speaking amid the sound of Ying Zheng turning the bamboo slips.
"What do you want to ask, General?" Ying Zheng said.
"When will your Majesty get married?" Meng Ao asked carefully.
"Why, Gu's marriage won't worry the general, right?" Ying Zheng said thoughtfully.
He was thinking about the meaning behind Meng Ao's words.
"Your Majesty, I am almost seventy years old this year and have only a few years left to live." Meng Ao said.
"Old General, you are in good health, don't worry too much," Ying Zheng said.
However, Ying Zheng already understood the meaning behind what Meng Ao said.
Once Meng Ao withdraws from the court due to age and health issues, Ying Zheng will undoubtedly lose one of his most important supporters. Ying Zheng must try his best to take back power with the support of Meng Ao before he withdraws from the court.
Getting married is not only a personal matter for Ying Zheng, but also a major event related to the political direction of Qin State, because once Ying Zheng gets married, it will be revealed to the outside world that Ying Zheng already has an adult life to some extent.
The mark plays an extremely important role in Ying Zheng's ability to demonstrate his identity and authority in the Qin State.
"Now is not the right time. I'm just waiting for an opportunity." Ying Zheng said.
The last unified battle is the real opportunity. In that battle, whether it is for the five kingdoms of Yan, Zhao, Wei, Han, Chu, or for Qin, it is a battle related to the fate of the country.
of war.
And if Ying Zheng can exert enough influence in that war, he can use the war to increase his power, and coupled with the marriage, he can lay the foundation for pro-government in one fell swoop.
After all, Ying Zheng cannot wait until he is twenty-three, and his time is very precious.