On the third day after Gu Xun's return, the atmosphere in Xianyang became increasingly tense. On the surface, the Forbidden Army patrolled day and night, hunting for thieves and replenishing crimes. Secretly, they set up nets to monitor the situation and eliminate hidden dangers.
Qi Wangjian is about to arrive in Xianyang. To be precise, he has entered Qin State and will arrive soon. At this time, it is natural to control the situation.
However, these have little to do with Gu Xun. After all, it is not possible for him, the national advisor and the crown prince, to do espionage work.
Before being called to Zhangtai Palace by Ying Zheng in the morning, Gu Xun had been thinking this way...
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"Your Majesty is looking for me. Is there anything you need me to do?" Gu Xun asked the superior Ying Zheng in the familiar side hall of Zhangtai Palace.
He was just about to go to his next destination in the morning when he was dragged here by someone sent by Ying Zheng.
Today's situation is quite unusual. Zhao Gao, who has always been by Ying Zheng's side, is not here. There are only two of them in the hall, but there is another person outside the hall, but it is not Zhao Gao.
Ying Zheng's mental quality is good. Even though he knew that he had an incurable disease... even though he didn't want to die, he only looked ugly for a while that day. Now he has fully recovered. Those who don't know will never associate him with the word "disease".<
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"I am looking for the Imperial Preceptor mainly to arrange an errand for the Imperial Preceptor."
"Errand?" When Gu Xun heard about the job he was asked to do, he couldn't help but guess casually, "Are you going to protect King Qi's personal safety?"
He personally believes that the most likely place for Ying Zheng to use him right now is this matter.
However, the other party shook his head and denied, "That's not the case. After all, the Imperial Advisor is an important minister of our Great Qin. How can I arrange this matter of protecting people for you?"
No matter how important the safety of Qi Wangjian is, it should be handled by the people responsible for this matter. The dignified national master was specially sent as a bodyguard... It is not decent, and it makes the Qin country look like there is no one, which is a joke.
After taking a breath, Ying Zheng continued, "I hope you can temporarily lead an army."
"Ah?" Gu Xun exclaimed in surprise when he heard this, and looked at Ying Zheng strangely, "Leader... Your Majesty, I can do this job for you, but I have to make it clear that I know nothing about the art of war!"<
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"Haha..." Ying Zheng laughed without any fluctuation in his voice, "It's not an army, it's a... secret force. Let's call it - Shadow Guards!"
"Shadow Secret Guard..." Gu Xun repeated the name word for word.
He is very familiar with this. Was the secret force led by Zhang Han in the plot of Qin Shi established so early?
Putting aside his distracting thoughts, Gu Xun pretended to hear the name for the first time and said, "It's the same with the secret troops, I still won't take them."
Ying Zheng responded nonchalantly, "You don't need to worry about the specific operation of the Shadow Guards. You only need to hold the post of commander. After all, it is a newly established army. It is better to have a suitable leader...
Inspiring."
Gu Xun immediately understood that he just lacked a strong person to control the situation.
In this world, people like the Shadow Guard, who are similar to the espionage force, are indispensable for fighting and fighting. They will inevitably conflict with espionage personnel of other countries and with Jianghu forces. Having a big boss standing over their heads gives them more confidence.
"That's no problem." Gu Xun nodded immediately, "Isn't it just the same position as the deputy director of Taiyuan Hospital?"
"Oh, the Imperial Master can think so." Ying Zheng nodded slightly, not denying Gu Xun's opinion.
"Since the Imperial Master agrees, let's meet with your deputy. From now on, he will be responsible for the specific actions of the Shadow Guard. If you need anything, just go to him directly." As he said that, Ying Zheng glanced outside the palace.
, "He is just outside the palace. The imperial master can just go and see him. I have nothing else to do."
"Okay!" Gu Xun nodded, stood up and bowed his hands, "Gu will not waste Your Majesty's time."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
After leaving the side hall, Gu Xun also met his so-called deputy, the actual manager of the Shadow Secret Guard.
Well...as expected, it is Zhang Han.
Although it didn't quite match the impression he had of the middle-aged old man who worked overtime and stayed up late every day, Gu Xun could still tell it was him through his clothes.
Her thick black hair was simply tied into a ponytail with a slender red hairband, and she wore a dark black tights. The left shoulder, chest, right forearm and other places were covered with iron armor, and the rest of the place was covered with iron armor.
Wrapped in leather armor and wearing a pair of armored leather boots, the whole person exudes a cold and capable temperament.
The only thing that didn't match Gu Xun's memory was his face. There was no stubble, no dark circles under the eyes, and no look of age. Instead, there was a pretty face that only young people have, and a fighting spirit.
He had obviously known the situation for a long time and had done his homework. When he saw Gu Xun, he didn't ask any more questions. He immediately knelt on the ground and saluted, "General Zhang Han, please see the commander."
The Shadow Guard belongs to the military establishment, and as the deputy commander, he holds a veritable military position.
"Uh..." Gu Xun pondered for a moment, but did not forget to raise his hand to pull Zhang Han up from the ground, "You should call me National Master. Like others, it is more unified."
Zhang Han had no objection, so he immediately changed his words and said, "Master Imperial Master."
Gu Xun nodded, and then asked, "Do you have anything else to do in the palace?"
Zhang Han shook his head, "The only thing I have to do now is to report to you, Master, about the Shadow Guard."
"Okay, let's talk while walking." Gu Xun immediately walked out of the palace.
Zhang Han hurriedly followed up, but he was careful to stay half a step behind, so as not to affect the communication between the two, but also to show the difference in dignity.
Gu Xun glanced at it with the corner of his eye, thinking that although Zhang Han is still young, he still seems to be very thoughtful in his work.
"Well... I don't know what His Majesty said just now. Please tell me the specific responsibilities of the Shadow Guard first."
"Yes." Zhang Han bowed slightly and nodded, "The main responsibility of the Shadow Guards is to serve as the king's personal bodyguard. They are also responsible for the protection of other royal members."
"Just as a bodyguard?" Gu Xun frowned and muttered.
This is much smaller than the scope of work he imagined.
Zhang Han quickly added at this time, "However, the king also asked the Shadow Secret Guard to supervise all kinds of information in Daqin. However, at this time, the Shadow Secret Guard is new and the talents are withering. We need to do the guard work well first, and then
Other considerations."
Gu Xun frowned and nodded, this is right.
Ying Zheng deliberately set up such a secret force outside Luo Wang. Even today, Zhao Gao was taken away and no one was present. It would be normal for the secret guards and Luo Wang to do some work. It is not necessary to just protect people.
