After spending some time in the evening, Cheng Qiao stayed with Yan Lingji for the next two days, promising to come to Korea again in the coming spring when flowers bloom.
In the past two days, Chengqiao's grandfather's family has settled all the moving matters.
Except for the ancestral house which was not sold and some servants were left to clean it, all the other properties were dealt with. Moreover, they were not sold at low prices. They were generally sold at market prices, and some properties were even higher than the market price.
As the saying goes, people are in trouble when they leave, but because of Cheng Qiao and Mrs. Han, even if Cheng Qiao's grandfather Liang Geng resigned, it would not be cool. There are always smart people looking for a way out for themselves in advance.
In the early morning of the third day, Cheng Qiao and Liang Geng formally bid farewell to Han Wangan in the Korean court. This time, the Korean court did not send many people to bid farewell. There were only three people, Ji Wuye, and Han Wangan's eldest son.
Compared with those who came here, the lineup going back is undoubtedly much larger. Mrs. Hu, Hu Meiren's luggage and entourage, plus Liang Geng's family and servants in the mansion, and various utensils and property that need to be moved are lined up in carriages. The team spread for several miles, and it could be said that the carriages and horses were like dragons.
The team was escorted not only by Qin's army, but also by South Korean troops. After Ji Wuye and others were sent outside the city, the generals below would lead people to continue escorting them until they left South Korea.
The team is getting bigger and the people are more mixed, so the speed of the journey is much slower, but fortunately there is nothing urgent, so there is no need to rush.
Seven days later, the team entered the territory of Qin. Nine days later, the team passed Hangu Pass and entered the land of Guanzhong.
After entering the territory of the Qin State, every time they went to a place, the local garrison or local county soldiers would send a small number of troops to join the team, so the number of the team kept changing.
However, the pomp was as grand as ever. Officials from all over the place where Cheng Qiao visited would come to pay their respects. Regardless of whether Cheng Qiao saw him or not, the etiquette must be observed anyway. For fear of being written down.
Thirteen days later in the afternoon, the team had arrived about fifty miles away from Xianyang City. Pedestrians on the official road, regardless of their status, stepped aside on both sides of the road to let Cheng Qiao's team pass first.
Beside the official road, a young man wearing a dark blue cross-collar robe, a wooden crown and a stern brow, with his hands behind his back, watched Cheng Qiao's tall and luxurious carriage gradually disappearing from his eyes.
After retracting his gaze, he turned his gaze to the powerful disciple who was dressed in rich clothes and riding a horse beside the official road, but never dared to surpass the team in front. He made a decision in his heart.
Lu Buwei has three thousand customers. Although most of them are just people in vain in his opinion, there are still many customers who have real ability.
Even if I took a big risk to gain Lu Buwei's favor, I might not be able to be reused for a while, and it would be a waste of time, but the powerful people in front of me are different.
As far as he knew, Marquis Yong did not have the habit of keeping followers. In addition, he inquired about the situation of the Qin royal family and the age of Marquis Yong. If he could gain favor and be recommended by Marquis Yong, he would definitely be reused!
This is a sustainable thigh thicker than Lu Buwei!
Cheng Qiao didn't expect that he was going to wait for Li Si to arrive in Xianyang and then send someone to intercept Lu Buwei's Hu, but Li Si had a desire to take refuge and was ready to take the initiative to send him to his door.
It can be seen that Cheng Qiao is not fully aware of his influence immediately. In fact, with Cheng Qiao's current status and power in the Qin State, once there is talk of recruiting followers, not to mention the people of the Qin State, there will probably be many people from the six countries who are far away. came.
Returning to Xianyang, Cheng Qiao welcomed his grandfather's family into the Hou Mansion.
Of course, not everyone in the Liang Mansion can enter. Only relatives and close confidants of relatives can enter. The rest all go to the mansion Chengqiao selected for his grandfather's family.
Now that we have decided to move, we naturally cannot make arrangements until we arrive in Xianyang. It will be a mess by then, so we must make arrangements in advance.
It's not a troublesome thing for Cheng Qiao. He sent someone back to inform him, and there will naturally be people below to make thoughtful arrangements.
After settling the matter, Cheng Qiao entered the palace, first made errands and then talked, and then visited the elders one by one. The whole afternoon passed.
After dinner, he took his mother out of the palace to reunite with his grandfather's family. They had not seen each other for many years. Father and daughter, mother and daughter cried with joy. Brothers, sisters, aunts, and younger generations recognized each other. There is no need to elaborate on the details.
The next day, Ying Zheng, the Queen Mother Zhao Ji, the Queen Mother Xia, and the Queen Mother Huayang all rewarded Cheng Qiao's grandfather with some property as a friendly welcome, but there was no official position for the time being.
As for the title, it cannot be rewarded. The title of the Qin State must be meritorious. Even if the prince of the royal family has no merit, he will not have the title. It is impossible to make an exception.
Cheng Qiao did not immediately recommend his natal family members to be officials. He required the natal family members who were interested in becoming officials to spend half a year to understand the laws of the Qin State and so on.
As for whether he is willing or not, that is not within Cheng Qiao's consideration. If he is not willing, he will find his own way. He does not like people who spoil his relatives.
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After three days of disturbance, the Hou Mansion in Chengqiao returned to normal.
Taking advantage of his free time today, Cheng Qiao went to the palace to find Ying Zheng, and went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to have a good talk with Lu Buwei, and told him his plan.
Ying Zheng and Lu Buwei were surprised and even a little unbelievable about Cheng Qiao's idea of taking over South Korea without a fight, but after listening to Cheng Qiao's detailed analysis of South Korea's current situation, they really felt that there were some opportunities.
With the idea of letting Cheng Qiao give it a try, both of them agreed to support Cheng Qiao when he needed it.
Cheng Qiao was not surprised by the attitudes of Ying Zheng and Lu Buwei.
Just give it a try. If it doesn't work, there's no big loss. If it succeeds, you'll make a lot of money. There's no reason to disagree.
In fact, he also has the same attitude. He doesn't feel bad about messing around in other people's territory anyway.
If it's your own territory, it's different. You have to be careful and don't make too much noise.
Since this is still someone else's territory, it's best to take the opportunity to deal with all the troubles as much as possible.
After leaving the Prime Minister's Mansion, Cheng Qiao walked towards his exclusive luxury carriage, preparing to find Concubine Yan, the Moon God.
Three days after returning, Cheng Qiao was so busy in a short period of time due to the backlog of family matters, Luowang, Changsheng Chamber of Commerce, and Huanyu Academy that he had no time to spare.
Now that he has some free time, Cheng Qiao thinks it's time to go take a look. He hasn't seen her for a while and really misses her.
"who?"
Cheng Qiao was about to step onto the carriage when he heard the chilling cry and turned around to see a young man being subdued by two soldiers, with two cold bronze swords crossed on his neck.
"Student Li Si, please pay homage to the Marquis."
Li Si turned a blind eye to the two sharp swords on his neck that could easily kill him. Although he was not very polite, his expression was calm and calm, neither arrogant nor arrogant.
Cheng Qiao felt that this scene seemed familiar, except that the protagonist and location had changed a bit. He waved his hands, and the two soldiers let go of Li Si and said casually: "Take him into the carriage. It's hard to talk in such a big crowd."
Li Si: "???"
After saying that, Cheng Qiao turned around and got on the carriage, leaving Li Si with a confused look on his face.
This script is wrong. Shouldn't he be dismissed at first, then he will show his eloquence and ability, impress the nobles, and finally be taken under his command?
Now you can ride in the same car with the dignified Yonghou and get along alone?
Is it too approachable?
Or do you have any plans?
"Here!" The two soldiers clasped their fists and saluted Cheng Qiao's back, then turned sideways and raised their hands.
Seeing this, Li Si calmed down and walked towards the carriage calmly and unhurriedly. He walked up the steps and climbed into the carriage. He opened the red-bottomed black dragon curtain and got into it.
In the carriage, Cheng Qiao saw Li Si coming in, sitting casually on the mat, and casually said: "Sit down."
"Thank you, Lord Marquis."
Li Si saluted and thanked him while looking at the layout of the carriage, and then he knelt down and sat down neatly, his back as straight as a pine tree, his face calm and calm, neither humble nor arrogant.
Cheng Qiao nodded secretly. This performance, whether it was pretending or real, was quite extraordinary. Many Qin court officials were cautious and even trembling in front of him.
There is no need for it, because he can easily change their fate, for better or worse, often with just a thought, especially for Li Si.
Even if he is unhappy, it is easy to kill Li Si. Although the law does not allow it, the people will not take action against the officials, and no one will stand up for Li Si.
"Are you curious why I treat you like this?"
"Yes, the student thought hard and couldn't figure it out."
Because you are the best tool man!
Of course, this truth cannot be told, otherwise the tool man will not be able to do his best.
"Because I have heard of you."
"How can this...student with a mere reputation get into the ears of the Marquis?" Li Si said with a surprised look on his face.
"I know your senior brother Han Fei, and I am interested in him."
"I heard that he accepted the Confucian master Xunzi as his teacher, so I sent someone to investigate, and your name came to my attention."
When Li Si heard this, he felt extremely uncomfortable.
Can someone with his name win the attention of powerful people, or is he taking advantage of his senior brother Han Fei?
He has arrived in Qin State, but he still can't get rid of his senior brother's light?
This is simply unreasonable!
Although he was unhappy in his heart, Li Si, who was extremely optimistic about entering the next level, could only smile against his will and said: "So that's it. Senior brother is ten times more talented than me. I didn't expect that I would be honored by senior brother again today. I'm really ashamed."
Cheng Qiao saw Li Si's unnaturalness and encouraged him with a smile: "Don't belittle yourself, a ruler is short and an inch is strong."
"Your senior brother has not surpassed you in all aspects. In my opinion, you are better than him in some aspects."
Li Si was excited when he heard this, and his face was moved.
For so many years, neither his fellow teachers nor people outside the Little Sage Village have said that he is better than Han Fei. But now he hears it from the mouth of a big shot in Qin. How can it not make people excited?
"Please give me some advice from Lord Marquis." Li Si bowed his hands and said.
"Well... I have met you for the first time, and I don't know much about you, so the only thing I am sure of is that your vision is better than his."
“Those who follow the general trend will prosper and those who go against it will perish. Only by following the tide can the still waters run deep!”
"You can choose Qin among the seven kingdoms, and choose me among the powerful and important ministers of Qin. You have a vicious vision."
"As for whether you are better than that guy Han Fei in any way, you will have to prove it in front of me."
Cheng Qiao's words made Li Si tremble with excitement. He bowed his hands again, raised his head with firm eyes, and said forcefully: "There is one aspect where students are better than seniors, and that is hard work and diligence."
"Senior brother comes from a prince's family, while the student only comes from a commoner's family in Chu State. In terms of hard work and hard work, the student is definitely better than the senior brother."
"I see, I believe you are better than that boy Han Fei in this regard."
"Here are two aspects that surpass Han Fei. I hope you can surpass him in more aspects in the future. In this way, being from a humble background will become your greatest honor. I am optimistic about you!"
After saying that, Cheng Qiao reached out and patted Li Si on the shoulder.
"A scholar will die for his confidant, and a student is willing to die for the Marquis!"
Li Si felt as if he had been given a shot of chicken blood. He was so excited that he leaned over and bowed down, trembling all over.
"There is no need to die. For those who follow me, as long as he is loyal and capable enough, no matter how many people die, it will not be his turn."
After finishing speaking, Cheng Qiao helped Li Si up and began to think deeply.
When Li Si saw this, he had a suspicion in his mind and did not dare to disturb her. His breathing weakened.
"The Huanyu Academy still lacks a secretary position, which is higher than Qianshi. This position is only under the Grand Sacrifice and the Left and Right Sacrifice. It is responsible for assisting me in handling the overall affairs of the academy."
"This position is yours. I hope to see your hard work and ability!"
"Well done, the future will be bright!"
Li Si was overjoyed when he heard this. He suddenly changed from a penniless student to a middle- and upper-level official of the Qin State. It could be said that he reached the sky in one step!
Moreover, in the past three days, he had inquired about the importance of Huanyu Academy. The fact that the King of Qin served as the chief sacrificial wine, the Marquis of Yong served as the right sacrificial wine, and the Prime Minister served as the left sacrificial wine is enough to explain everything. If you do a good job, you will have a bright future!
He never expected Cheng Qiao to be so generous. At this moment, Li Si really had the idea that a scholar would die for his confidant, instead of just saying it before.
"I will live up to the trust of the Marquis!"
Li Si stood up, made a grand salute, knelt down and nodded, expressing not only gratitude, loyalty, but also determination!
"Get up, this is my name. Take it to the Huanyu Academy first, and then to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Don't mix up the order."
Cheng Qiao took out a luxurious name card with a black background and gold patterns from his sleeve. Li Si stood up and stretched out his hands to take the name card respectfully. He lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "I understand."
"Stop the car immediately. I have important matters to attend to. See you another day."
"By the way, Kun Sha sent someone to see Mr. Li off. It's quite a distance away."
Hearing this, Li Si felt warmed by Cheng Qiao's consideration for his subordinates.
"Here." There was a respectful reply from the rope at the door curtain.
"My subordinates resign."
Li Si bowed respectfully and slowly exited the carriage.