Looking at Lu Buwei's leaving figure, Ying Zheng realized that the Lu Buwei in the world of Qin Ji was more domineering and arrogant. Even the current Qin King Yiren was a little afraid of him.
When he became the King of Qin relying on Lu Buwei, appointed him as the Prime Minister of Qin, and called him Yafu, Lu Buwei would become even more unscrupulous.
Ying Zheng discovered a very interesting thing about feudal society. Later generations always want to avoid harems intervening in politics. However, in dynasties with harems intervening in politics, although some turmoil often occurred, most of them would not destroy the country or the family.
Those who do not have a harem to intervene in politics often appear in the late or prosperous times of the dynasty. In fact, Hu Hai, the second emperor of Qin, and Ying Zheng are quite similar. They both succeeded to the throne at a young age and had a powerful official with monopoly power. The difference is that Ying Zheng had Zhao Ji and Lao
Ai came to check Lu Buwei's ambitions, but Zhao Gao during the Hu Hai period, the second emperor of Qin, was too greedy and too strong. Li Sitong, who was used to check Zhao Gao, was too useless and directly surrendered to Zhao Gao, resulting in a situation where Zhao Gao's family was dominated.
The next day, King Qin Yiren took Zhao Ji, mother and son Ying Zheng to the residence of the Queen Mother Huayang, and formally met with this most powerful old lady.
After going through the tedious etiquette, everyone began to chat. Queen Mother Huayang looked at Ying Zheng with a smile, "Gong Zizheng, the Ai family heard that you were recruited by Zhao State to participate in the so-called Handan Defense War?"
The Queen Mother Huayang's question was really a decisive blow to Ying Zheng. If a prince of a prince joins the enemy's army and fights against his own country, he has completely lost his right to inherit.
King Qin Yiren showed a surprised expression, and wanted to defend Ying Zheng a few words, but before he could speak, he met the meaningful look in the eyes of Queen Mother Huayang, and he swallowed his words with a tight heart.
“Grandma Rongci, because the living environment of my mother and I in Handan was so poor.
My mother was worried that I would be killed by Julu Hou Zhao Mu, so she deliberately hid me in an ordinary farmer's house and found a substitute."
“What happened later proved that my mother’s decision was correct!
Not only my mother and my substitute were imprisoned by Julu Hou Zhao Mu.
My stand-in also became a drug addict with no fighting spirit due to drinking all day long."
"Before I was recognized by my mother, I always thought that I was from Zhao. At that time, the Handan Defense War was in an emergency situation, so I was drafted into the army."
After hearing Ying Zheng's explanation, King Qin Yiren looked at Zhao Ji with even more pity. Zhao Ji also lay aggrievedly in Yiren's arms and cried sadly.
Seeing that her question to Ying Zheng was so easily solved by Ying Zheng and Zhao Ji and their son, Queen Mother Huayang looked at Ying Zheng with playful eyes, and suddenly she started to take it seriously.
"Gong Zizheng, you mother and son have been wronged!
Qin will definitely not let go of Zhao Mu, the Juluhou of Zhao!"
"Thank you grandma for making it happen!"
Ying Zheng understood the meaning of the Queen Mother Huayang's words, and felt that revenge on Julu Marquis Zhao Mu could also be regarded as revenge for Ying Zheng, Zhao Ji, mother and son.
Seeing that Ying Zheng was so quick-thinking, Queen Mother Huayang unconsciously showed a satisfied smile. In her heart, when Cheng Jiao becomes King of Qin, this smart eldest brother Ying Zheng will also be of great help to Cheng Jiao.
Just like Ying Xi, who was once a contender for Yiren's throne, now he has become the right-hand man of King Qin Yiren, and is dedicated to assisting Yiren's hegemony.
In other words, in Mrs. Huayang's heart, the best position for Ying Zheng is to become the second Ying Xi, and to conscientiously assist the future King of Qin Cheng Jiao.
...
Lu Buwei acted more domineeringly and was also more vigorous and resolute. As soon as Ying Zheng came back from Mrs. Huayang's place the next day, he saw Lu Buwei waiting there with a young retainer.
"Xiangguo, please excuse me for waiting for a long time!"
"Young Master, there is no need to be polite!
In this great Qin, I, Lu Buwei, am your most solid support, young master!"
"Thank you, Prime Minister!"
"Gong Zizheng, let me introduce the truth to you.
This is Wang Guan, a guest in my house.
Not only is he quick-thinking, he is also extremely knowledgeable, making him the best candidate for your teacher."
"It turns out to be Mr. Wang Guan. From now on, Yingzheng will have Mr. Lao!"
Wang Guan was also a famous figure in the Qin State. Of course Ying Zheng had heard of him, so it would be great to be able to study with him.
"Young master, you're welcome!
It is Wang Guan’s honor to be able to teach Mr. Zizheng your studies!” Wang Guan bowed quickly and said.
Seeing that Ying Zheng accepted his arrangement so knowingly, the overbearing president Lu Buwei was very satisfied. He felt more and more like Ying Zheng in front of him, and then smiled again and said, "Gong Zheng, I have contacted a real person for you.
master.
You will come to Xianyang in a while, and then your safety problem will be solved!"
"Thank you, Prime Minister, for taking the trouble!"
"Haha, I heard from my maid just now that Gong Zizheng went to the Queen Mother Huayang?"
"Exactly!"
"Well! What can the Queen Mother Huayang say to the young master?"
"Didn't say anything!
It’s just a simple bow to see you.”
"In this case, young master, just study hard next to Wang Guan!
Recently, I have been writing Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals, and I will definitely send it to you when it is completed."
"Haha, then I must speed up my studies.
So that when Lu’s Spring and Autumn Annals are completed, I won’t be able to understand it!”
"Haha, you are joking!"
...
With the return of Zhao Ji Yingzheng to Qin, the Qin palace began to argue about the selection of the crown prince, and the first to express their opinions were the pawns of various factions.
The real faction boss is sitting on the Diaoyutai watching the development of the situation. The current Chu faction in Qin cannot be ignored. This is a huge force that has gradually developed since Empress Dowager Mi Yue.
For Qin Wang Yiren, his heart is more inclined to choose the second son Chengjiao. After all, Chengjiao is the child he has seen since childhood, and his feelings are not comparable to that of Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng knew that he was not as good as his younger brother Cheng Jiao in terms of love. He could clearly know this when he saw the doting eyes of Queen Mother Huayang and King Qin Yiren looking at Cheng Jiao.
Although the outside world was making a fuss about the heir to the throne, Ying Zheng didn't care at all and just followed Wang Guan with peace of mind to learn the writing and knowledge of Qin.
As a valued disciple of Lu Buwei, his knowledge is really not comparable to that of Wang Jian. He often explains the knowledge in simple and profound terms to Ying Zheng.
Wang Guan was actually very shocked by Ying Zheng's progress. It could be said that he had made rapid progress. When he returned to Lu Buwei's house, he often praised Ying Zheng without hesitation.
Lu Buwei believed in Wang Guan's knowledge and ability, otherwise he would not have brought him to Ying Zheng. Hearing Wang Guan's praise of Ying Zheng, Lu Buwei was very happy.
As a shrewd person who could find a place to live with a rare item, Lu Buwei always believed that Ying Zheng was his flesh and blood, and was naturally willing to do his best to assist Ying Zheng.