When Xiaopan chased him out that day, and he was so tired that he gave Qin Qing a lecture, Xiang Shaolong said to the chamberlain leading the way: "I'd better wait for the prince in the garden outside."
The chamberlain suggested: "Why don't Mr. Xiang go outside and sit for a while? Time is almost up."
Xiang Shaolong nodded in agreement and sat down on the couch beside him. He suddenly felt extremely relaxed. Xianyang without Lu Buwei was like a clear water pool without man-eating crocodiles.
In this era, there are no more powerful and capable people than Lord Xinling, Tian Dan and Lu Buwei. However, when it comes to conspiracy methods, the former two are not as good as Lu Buwei.
This big businessman single-handedly held up King Zhuang, ascended to the position of Prime Minister of Qin, and forced his political opponents to death.
Xiang Shaolong thought he couldn't beat him, but the person he relied on was none other than Ren Lu Buwei, who, despite all his calculations, never thought that Xiao Pan, whom he thought was his son, was actually cultivated by Xiang Shaolong unintentionally.
As long as he can wait until the small plate officially takes the throne, he will win.
The question is can he have that kind of luck?
Qin Qing's sweet and low voice said from the side: "Taifu Xiang, this is the first time we have met this year."
Xiang Shaolong was startled and stood up to salute.
This pretty widow is as beautiful as ever, and her skin is fairer. Just seeing her is the highest enjoyment that vision can achieve.
Ji Yanran's beauty is breathtaking, but Qin Qing has a different flavor. Her beauty is compelling, and her dignified and elegant appearance hides infinite charm and charm.
Seeing him staring blankly at her, Qin Qing blushed slightly and said displeasedly: "Taifu Xiang, Prince Zheng is waiting for you inside. Please forgive Qin Qing for not accompanying me."
After doing the ceremony, he walked away gracefully.
Xiang Shaolong secretly blamed himself for losing his temper and went inside to see Xiaopan.
This boy has grown taller, and his face has clear outlines. Although he is not handsome, his thick eyebrows and sharp eyes are set off by a plump and powerful nose. The sharp edges and corners make people feel his perseverance and unyielding will. His upper and lower lips, square face, and majestic It looks like a stone carving, and it does have the prototype of a mighty lord who dominates the world.
He was pretending to be immersed in reading, but he couldn't help but get carried away when he saw Xiang Shaolong like before.
For some reason, Xiang Shaolong felt a little lost, and it seemed that the distance between him and Xiao Pan had been further distanced.
When Xiang Shaolong saluted, Xiaopan stood up and returned the salute, and at the same time waved the two accompanying courtiers out.
After the two of them sat down on the floor, Xiaopan's eyes shone warmly and whispered: "The master has lost weight."
Xiang Shaolong sighed and said, "The prince is doing well now."
Xiaopan nodded and said, "Everything is fine. How dare Mr. Yangquan kill Princess Qian. Unless he gets retribution like this, the Korean people will not have much good life."
Xiang Shaolong felt a chill in his heart. Hearing the tone of his voice, he sounded like a child who was only fourteen or fifteen years old.
Xiao Pan asked curiously: "Master, why do you still look so worried?"
At this time, Shaolong wanted him to call him "Master", but he remembered that he had forbidden him to call him so, so what else could he complain about? He forced out a smile and said: "There are many things, you will naturally understand them in the future. .”
Xiaopan was stunned and looked thoughtful.
Xiang Shaolong felt more and more that this future unparalleled overlord was not simple, and said: "You are still young, the most important thing is to concentrate on your studies and enrich yourself. Hey, are you still teasing the palace maids like before?"
Xiao Pan whispered: "How could I do such boring things? The only thing that makes me unhappy now is that I don't have Taifu by my side to discipline me. Xiao Ben also misses you."
When he said the last sentence, he once again revealed his true nature that was careless and carefree before.
Xiang Shaolong recalled the scene when he taught the two people to practice martial arts. At that time, Zhao Qian and the maids were still living happily with him. He couldn't help but feel heartbroken and said dejectedly: "I can take care of myself. Let me rest more."
Is half a year good?"
Xiaopan's eyes suddenly turned red, she lowered her head and whispered: "I dreamed about my mother last night."
Xiang Shaolong naturally knew that he was referring to Zhao Ni, and his mood became even worse. He patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't think too much. As long as you can manage Qin well in the future, if your mother has a soul after her death, she will be very comforted."
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Xiaopan nodded and said: "I not only want to cure Qin, but also unify the world. Lu Xiangguo often teaches me this."
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "Then unify the world. I have arranged for a very talented person to help you. That person's name is Li Si. As long as he can be reused in the future, you will be able to become an unparalleled person in the world."
A generation of overlords."
After Xiaopan recited "Li Si" several times, he became excited and said: "Will Taifu be willing to lead troops to conquer the six countries for me in the future? Alas, thinking of being able to fight on the battlefield, I can't wait to grow up immediately and wear a battle suit.
The robe is gone."
Xiang Shaolong laughed and said: "We will talk about the future later. I want to go back to the ranch. Don't send me away, so as not to arouse people's suspicion." Thinking of Lu Buwei, who was full of tricks in the palace, this concern was by no means unnecessary.
Xiaopan stretched out her hand and grabbed his arm tightly, then let go and nodded, her expression showing an indescribable strength.
Xiang Shaolong's heart trembled when he saw it, he really deserves to be Qin Shihuang
Just as he walked out of the door, two maids came to greet him and said, "The Queen Mother has invited Taifu Xiang."
Xiang Shaolong was not in the mood to see Mrs. Huayang, but he was even more afraid that she would ask about Mr. Yangquan, but he did not dare to disobey. He could only curse Qin Qing secretly. If it weren't for her, how would the Queen Mother know that she was here?
Just like the last time, Queen Mother Huayang, accompanied by Qin Qing, met her in the main hall of the Queen Mother Palace. After paying homage and sitting down, Mrs. Huayang said softly: "It's a coincidence that Taifu Xiang came back. If it had been two days later,
, then I won’t be able to see you.”
I don't know if it is because of the death of Yang Quanjun, her biological brother, that her appearance has aged at least a few years compared to the last time we met, but she still retains her beautiful appearance, adding a sense of vicissitudes. It seems that she is not in a happy mood.
Xiang Shaolong was surprised: "Where is the Queen Mother going?"
She thought that she once asked me to give a precious headdress to her relatives in Chu State, but not only did I not do it for her, but I also lost it in the red pine forest, and I didn't explain it properly afterwards. I couldn't help but feel guilty that she thought so highly of myself in vain.
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Mrs. Huayang's eyes covered with crow's feet showed a dreamy look, and she said softly: "The day after tomorrow I will move to the summer palace of Ba. I heard that the terrain there is flat and the land is fertile. Just sow the seeds and ignore them."
It can grow fruit trees. I'm old and don't want to see you fighting for me anymore. I'll find a beautiful place and forget about it after these waning years."
Qin Qing interjected: "The Bazu Basin has beautiful mountains and clear waters and rich products. The former king sent Li Bing as the guardian and built a river weir there, turning thousands of hectares of wasteland into fertile farmland. The Queen Mother will definitely be happy with that place."
Mrs. Huayang looked at Qin Qing lovingly and said slightly: "Then why don't you want to go with me? What else in Xianyang is worthy of your nostalgia? I really can't let go."
Qin Qingmei's beautiful eyes turned to Xiang Shaolong, her face suddenly turned red, she lowered her head and whispered: "Qin has not yet fulfilled her duty of teaching the prince, so she dare not leave."
Xiang Shaolong felt the deep feelings between the two, but was also secretly frightened. Could it be that the cold and cold Qin Qing actually broke the rules for many years and fell in love with him? However, if you think about it carefully, it is not the case. I am afraid that he is just being sentimental.
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Alas, feelings are really the biggest burden in life, and he really has no courage to fall in love again. It's so beautiful to be like a white cloud passing through a gap with kindness, leaving no trace. A memory is enough to last a lifetime.
The three of them were thinking about different places, and the palace was quiet and peaceful.
Mrs. Huayang suddenly said: "Shaolong, please take good care of Qing'er for me. She is stubborn and has a strong personality, and she is the easiest to offend others." Qin Qing protested: "Queen Mother Qing'er knows how to take care of herself."
Xiang Shaolong secretly exclaimed that something was not good, Mrs. Huayang must have seen something, so she spoke so suggestively and encouragingly.
Mrs. Huayang showed a tired look on her face and said softly: "I don't want to stop Taifu from returning to the ranch. Can Qing'er give Taifu a ride for me?"
Xiang Shaolong hurriedly left his seat and kowtowed.
Qin Qing accompanied him out of the palace, looking awkward and silent, neither of them knowing what to say.
When they arrived at the outer gate of the Queen Mother's Palace, Xiang Shaolong saluted and said, "Teacher Qin, please stay. I'll send you my favor."
Qin Qing's face was as cold as before, and she returned the courtesy politely, saying calmly: "The Queen Mother cares too much about Qin Qing, that's why she said that, Taifu Xiang doesn't need to take it to heart."
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said: "Don't hold your heart when you are sad. Mr. Xiang is completely devastated now. Please rest assured, Mrs. Qin." After saying that, he strode away, leaving Qin Qing to stay on the spot. The thought of Mr. Xiang was still echoing in his heart.
The dragon's farewell words were full of heartbreak and sadness.
Rain and snow are falling.
Xiang Shaolong was in a small pavilion in the garden of Yinlong Villa, staring blankly at the first snow scene since winter.
The scene of the early snowfall last year, when we were still preparing for the mission, is still vivid in my mind.
Zhao Qian and Chunying, the four maids, were happy because they could accompany him, while Cuitong and the other maids were resentful because they were not separated.
All gone
The delicate and plump female body came close to his back, and when he felt the fragrance filling his nose, a pair of slender jade palms covered his eyes, and her plump lips pressed against his ears and said, "Guess who I am?"
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This was one of Wu Tingfang's favorite games to play with him. Xiang Shaolong reached back, hugged the beauty to his side, and said with a smile: "Ji Cain'er, do you want to pretend to be Fang'er and lie to me?"
Ji Yanran, whose pink face turned red due to coldness, smiled sweetly and said: "Can't you pretend to be tricked and try to make me happy? A miser?"
Xiang Shaolong looked at the beautiful woman with whom he was falling deeply in love, and endless deep emotions surged in his heart. After kissing her passionately, he asked, "Where have they been?"
Ji Yanran wrapped her arms around his thick neck and said carefully: "Let's go see little Teng Yi learn to walk. That kid is so cute."
When Xiang Shaolong remembered that he had never been able to get the girls pregnant, Ji Yanran's expression darkened, "Don't worry, Mr. Xiang, God's will is unpredictable. If God is not willing to create beauty, let him do that. As long as we have Xiang
I feel satisfied when I have him by my side."
Xiang Shaolong smiled and changed the subject: "Is there any news about your godfather?"
Ji Yanran said: "Since I received a roll of silk from him three months ago, there has been no new news. I am not worried about his old man. He is just traveling around and enjoying the scenery. I don't know how comfortable it is."
He then said happily: "Second sister-in-law is pregnant again. She said that if it was a son, she would give it to us. We are all so happy that we wish she would give birth today."
Xiang Shaolong felt the brotherhood with Shengyi, and felt warmth in his heart. He secretly thought that this was the best way out of all options, as he, a person from another time and space, would lose the ability to conceive a woman.
Ji Yanran said: "Do you want to know the latest news from the front line?"
After returning from Xianyang, he had a bit of an escape mentality. He was afraid of knowing everything that happened outside, and was especially afraid of hearing the bad news about Zhao Ya's misfortune.
After kissing her, he said softly: "If you don't say anything, I will seal your little mouth."
Ji Yanran smiled charmingly and said, "Then Yanran might have deliberately not said it in order to enjoy her husband's favor."
Xiang Shaolong couldn't help but fall in love with her again, enjoying the pleasure of both men and women.
After a long time, the talented woman finally found an opportunity and gasped: "I came here to tell you good news. What you were worried about was only half done. Empress Jing did ask Lord Xinling to kill Zhao Ya, but Lord Xinling did not."
He refused to agree and went to Qi State. He was so angry that Empress Jing accepted the Yan people's agreement to cut off five cities for peace, and then Yi Lian captured Fanyang in Wei. Do you think Empress Jing was suicidal? She lost thirty
Seven cities, but also went to war with the Wei people."
Xiang Shaolong said happily: "So, Lord Xinling really treats Ya'er sincerely."
Ji Yanran said: "That should be the case, otherwise how could Madam Ya let you go, Xiang Lang? Alas, this is all Madam's heart. She had betrayed the Wu family, so she was afraid to come to Xianyang to face the Wu family.
She has cried bitterly over this matter many times. She knows it best, but she doesn’t dare to tell you anymore.”
Xiang Shaolong felt a little better, at least Zhao Ya's change of mind was not due to her watery nature.
Ji Yanran continued: "Of course Lu Buwei did not give up this opportunity for Zhao and Wei to become enemies. He immediately sent the Mongolian generals to invade the Wei territory, compete for profits and spoils, and captured Wei's Gaodu and Jixian. Unfortunately, he was too ambitious.
At the same time, Wang Ling was ordered to attack the Shangdang of the Zhao people and force Wei and Zhao to turn thousands of wars into jade and silk. I think that with the reputation of Lord Xinling, he will be able to instigate another alliance among the six countries."
Xiang Shaolong said puzzledly: "I still don't understand why Lu Buwei is so eager to attack Zhao. When I returned to Xianyang that day, he also said that he would send troops to Korea and Zhao at the same time. In the end, he only attacked Zhao and spared Korea. It's really embarrassing.
untie."
Ji Yanran smiled and said: "Why did my husband suddenly become stupid? This is a plan to kill two birds with one stone. Empress Jing is Korean. Now that the Zhao Kingdom has great power, it may merge with South Korea and become a new powerful kingdom. Lu Buwei
How could such a thing be allowed to happen, so he attacked the State of Zhao fiercely in order to weaken the strength of the Zhao people. At the same time, King Xiaocheng was newly mourned, Li Mu was strong in the north to defend the Huns, and Lian Po was at war with the Yan people. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. How could Lu Buwei accept it?
Let it go."
Xiang Shaolong slapped his forehead and said: "My brain is indeed not as good as that of Shang Ji Cai Nu. Maybe this is Empress Ji's intention. She and the king hate the Zhao people the most, why would they take such a breath."
Ji Yanran said: "Victory is the easiest thing to go to people's heads. If the six countries join forces, Lu Buwei is afraid that he will suffer a big loss. Then he will think of Xiang Lang's benefits again."
Xiang Shaolong looked at the snow powder flying in the sky, and the tragic scene of the Six Nations Allied Forces fighting against the Qin people came to mind.
As winter turned to spring, Xiang Shaolong was frightened every day, fearing to hear the news that King Zhuang Xiang suddenly died of illness. According to historical facts, he died of illness three years after he ascended the throne, and it has been three full years now.
On this day, Wu Yingyuan and Wu Zhuo rushed back from Beiqiang. When they arrived at the ranch, they met with Teng Yi, Jing Jun, Pu Bu, Liu Chao, Wu Guo and Shaolong, the leaders of the Wu family, who had just returned from Guanzhong to buy goods.
Wu Tingwei of Wu Yingyuan also participated in this meeting. In addition to Tao Fang who wanted to stay in Xianyang to inquire about the news, there were also Wu Yingyuan's two brothers, Wu Yingjie and Wu Ying'en. Important figures in the Wu family can be said
Almost there.
Everyone knows that Wu Yingyuan has something very important to announce.
After taking seats in the hall, the doors and windows were closed, and the outside was strictly guarded by the family general.
Wu Yingyuan, the leader of the clan, sighed and said, "Wu Zhuo has told me about Shaolong and Lu Buwei. Don't blame Shaolong. Your eldest brother must listen to me as a parent."
Wu Zhuo made a helpless expression to Xiang Shaolong.
U Tin Wei and other people directly related to the matter all had gloomy expressions on their faces, showing that they had heard about this incident.
Strictly speaking, Xiang Shaolong, Teng Yi and others are still outsiders, but because Xiang Shao joined the Wu family, Teng Yi, Jing Jun and Wu Zhuo became brothers, and they also made great achievements, so they are regarded as members of the Wu family.
Pubu and Liu Chao are the leader-level generals, and their status is similar to that of Wu Guo.
Wu Yingyuan smiled bitterly and said: "Our Wu family has strong horses and is good at herding, so it is inevitable that people will be jealous. I thought that after arriving in the Qin Dynasty, because we have the same roots, we can live in peace and harmony, but we did not know that we met a foreigner like Lu Buwei.
, what is especially hateful is that we were loyal to him and made great contributions to him, but we did not know that what we got in exchange was a ruthless frame-up. If Shaolong had not been a hero, he would have died tragically beside Luohe. My late father had
It is said that those who cannot defeat the enemy can only avoid it."
Wu Yingjie said: "The most powerful country is none other than Great Qin. Where else can we stay?"
Wu Ying'en also said: "Even in the six countries, no one dares to take me in, and no one wants to give Lu Buwei an excuse to send troops."
Wu Tingwei, who had always been at odds with Xiang Shaolong, said: "Lu Buwei is only targeting Xiang Shaolong and not us, the Wu tribe. For the sake of the overall situation, it is not as good as..."
Wu Yingyuan's face darkened and he said angrily: "Shut up."
Xiang Shaolong and Wu Zhuo looked at each other and both felt the truth behind these two sentences.
Wu Tingwei still didn't know what to do and protested: "I just said that Xiang Shaolong can temporarily hide away from the distance, it's not..."
Wu Yingyuan flew into a rage, clapped his hands and yelled: "Having a son like you who is so heartless and short-sighted as a mouse is truly a shame to me, Wu Yingyuan. Get out of here, if you still don't know how to reflect on your own mistakes."
, you will no longer be eligible to participate in the Clan Association from now on."
Wu Tingwei's expression changed several times, and finally he glared at Xiang Shaolong fiercely and left angrily.
There was an awkward silence in the hall.
Wu Yingjie and Wu Yingen frowned deeply. Although they did not speak, they obviously did not agree with Wu Yingyuan's rejection of Wu Tingwei's proposal.
Xiang Shaolong is deeply upset. His biggest support comes from the Wu family. If this foundation is shaken, he will no longer have the capital.
With his character, if Xiaopan hadn't been worried about him, he would have automatically accepted the offer to leave Qin, but of course he couldn't do that now.
Wu Zhuo broke the stalemate and said: "The eldest young master and I are going to Beiqiang this time just to explore the situation outside the Great Wall. We found that there is a world like no other. The fertile plains are thousands of miles away and there is not even a trace of human beings. If we can go there to open up wasteland for business,
, we will surely be able to build our kingdom, and we no longer need to depend on others like we do now. We will act based on other people’s faces.”
Wu Yingen's expression changed and he said, "Brother, you must be careful about this matter. Beyond the Great Wall is a place where the Huns and barbarians run rampant. If you don't do it well, you may be in danger of annihilation."
Wu Yingyuan said: "My Wu family is growing day by day, and babies are born every day. If this continues, there is no solution. The only long-term solution is to establish our own country. At present, the countries are competing for supremacy and are unable to go north.
Gu, this is the best time to create an immortal career, not to mention we have such fierce generals as Xiang Shaolong and Teng, who dares to mess with us?"
Wu Yingjie said: "Building a clan or a country is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Big brother, we should take a long-term approach. Now that the king and queen are extremely fond of Shaolong, Lu Buwei Ying still dare not deal with us openly."
Wu Yingyuan's expression softened slightly and he smiled and said: "I didn't say I was leaving now. I went to Beiqiang today and met with Shaolong's fourth brother, Wang Jian, and told him frankly about our situation. Wang Jian is deeply in love.
A man with great righteousness said that as long as he guards Beiqiang for one day, he will definitely support us with all his strength. Being prepared for danger in times of peace, we spent a few years looking for beautiful places outside the Great Wall to lay down the foundation first. When the situation changes in the future, we can also stay there.
There is a way to retreat, so you don’t have no way to escape. You just sit there and wait for death.”
Wu Yingjie said: "It would be more appropriate if we ask Shaolong to take charge of this matter."
Teng Yi and others all sighed inwardly. To put it bluntly, except for Wu Yingyuan, a man with far-sighted vision, the other Wu clan chiefs were just people who wanted to have fun and were reluctant to leave the rich and prosperous country of Da Qin.
Wu Yingyuan's face darkened and he said, "Doesn't that mean we should tell Lu Buwei clearly that we are dissatisfied with this place? If we break up, without Shaolong here, our Wu family will be at the mercy of others."
Wu Zhuo interjected: "Starting a business is always difficult, but once the foundation is established, it will last for generations. Although we seem to be unable to do it now, we may be a blessing in disguise. When we go to open up wasteland outside the Great Wall, we will leave it to our hands.
I'll go and do it. With the thousands of troops trained by our brothers, although we are still weak in traveling outside the territory, we are more than capable of protecting ourselves. Don't worry, everyone."
Wu Yingyuan said decisively: "This matter has been decided here. Don't be half-hearted anymore, but it must be kept highly confidential and must not be leaked. Otherwise, it will be dealt with according to family law and no mercy will be taken lightly."
He turned to Wu Zhuo and said, "Go and scare that beast and keep him a secret. Otherwise, don't say that I, Wu Yingyuan, don't care about the relationship between father and son."
There was a knock on the door, and a general came in and said: "Lu Xiangguo summoned my uncle."