Before dawn the next day, under the auspices of Xiaopan and Zhu Ji, the king's relatives, civil and military officials, and envoys from various countries held a grand and solemn ceremony in the Ancestral Temple, and then transported the body of King Zhuang Xiang to the west of Xianyang for burial in Qin Dynasty.

The "garden bedroom" of the monarchs of the past dynasties.

All the Imperial Guards were dispatched, and the number of mule carts carrying the funeral objects amounted to a thousand people, and the funeral procession stretched for more than ten miles.

The people of Xianyang City, wearing sackcloth and mourning, knelt beside the road and cried to mourn this rare monarch who practiced benevolent government.

Both Xiaopan and Zhu Ji cried their hearts out, which made everyone feel sad.

Lu Buwei certainly knows how to act, and he used his sad acting skills just right.

Xiang Shaolong rode his horse with An Gu and Changping Jun, the commander of the capital and royal family who had not yet been replaced by Guan Zhongxie, to clear the way for the hearse.

After Handan, he met Tian Dan, Li Yuan, Han Chuang and others for the first time. Although they paid special attention to him, they did not seem to recognize him as Dong Ma Chi.

Na Pang is only of medium height, with big ears. He seems to have a calm personality, but his eyes are very smart. He is a witty and changeable person. No wonder he can become a politician who gets orders at the time because of his eloquence.

That Prince Dan was the youngest, about twenty years old at most, with a face like a crown jewel, a moderate figure, and a very graceful manner. It was easy for people to like him, but for Xiang Shaolong, it was a different story.

It can be said that Zhao Qian and others died indirectly in his hands. If given the chance, Xiang Shaolong would not let him go easily.

Qin Qing was among the concubines and royal ladies. Xiang Shaolong once met her, but she pretended not to see Xiang Shaolong.

In a solemn and sad atmosphere, the funeral procession walked for several hours before arriving at the "Garden Sleeping Room" in the afternoon.

The mausoleum of King Qin is divided into two layers of walls, the inner and outer walls. It is in the shape of a long "Hui" in the north and south, with a door in the southeast and northwest. There are watchtowers at the four corners. It is heavily guarded and is in charge of a mausoleum official.

The main road leading to the cemetery is lined with pottery figurines, tiles and other tomb-guarding ornaments. After entering the mausoleum, the important people came to the temple next to the tomb. They first enshrined King Zhuang Xiang's clothes and tablets, and Lu Buwei read them out.

The funeral was held only after a memorial ceremony was made.

Xiang Shaolong thought of King Zhuang Xiang's kindness to him during his lifetime, and couldn't help but feel sad and shed heroic tears.

When moving the coffin into the tomb of the royal mausoleum, Zhu Ji cried so hard that she fainted, but as long as Xiang Shaolong remembered that she had been with Du for the past two nights, he found it difficult to forgive her.

But to a certain extent, he realized that just because she lost this man who turned her into the empress of Qin, and knowing that it was her old lover Lu Buwei who poisoned her, it was difficult to avenge her.

This kind of out-of-control abnormal behavior occurs when there is no way to vent.

He thought so, but he still couldn't let go of Zhu Ji.

After returning to Wufu in Xianyang that night, he couldn't sleep all night. When he got up the next day, he immediately sent someone to fetch Ji Yanran and the girls. He really needed them by his side. Of course, Teng Yi also hoped to fetch Shanlan here.

As long as he still holds the position of commander of the cavalry for a day, Lu Buwei will not dare to touch him openly.

Three days later, the soldiers and civilians of Xianyang City took off their mourning clothes and burned them, and everything returned to normal.

Although Xiaopan has not been officially crowned, he is already the leader of Qin.

Except for Xiang Shaolong and people with foresight like Li Si, no one expected that it would be this child who broke the stalemate of hundreds of years of separatism and led the people of Qin on the great road of unifying the world.

That day, when I returned to the Duqi Yamen Office in the east gate and was discussing matters with Teng Yi and Jing Jun, Lu Gong came.

You must know that those who are generals are senior officials in the military.

However, generals also have various levels. Cavalry generals like Xiang Shaolong only belong to the lower level and cannot lead more than 50,000 troops. However, because they are responsible for the security of the royal city, their status is more special.

The highest level is the general. In the Qin Dynasty, only Lu Gong had this respected status. The other kings, Xu Xian, Meng Ao, Du Bi, etc. only belonged to the rank of general. This shows how important Lu Gong was in the Qin Dynasty.

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After Teng Yi and Jing Jun retreated, Lu Gong sat down happily, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "I am here today to discuss something, but also to support Shaolong, so that everyone will know that I am here."

Support Shaolong, and I will respect and obey your orders from now on."

Xiang Shaolong quickly thanked him and expressed his gratitude.

Lu Gong said solemnly: "Did you know that during the court meeting this morning, Lu Buwei made new personnel arrangements?"

Xiang Shaolong was still not qualified to participate in government affairs, so he said blankly: "What new arrangements are there?"

Lu Gong said angrily: "Lu Buwei unexpectedly promoted one of his family generals named Guan Zhongxie to serve as the commander of the capital guard on behalf of Lord Changping. Xu Xian and I both strongly opposed it, but were dismissed by the Queen Mother and Lu Buwei. Fortunately, the government

The prince transferred Angu to guard Hangu Pass, and changed the responsibility of the imperial guard to be shared by Changpingjun and his younger brother Changwenjun, so that the morale of the army was not disturbed. Lu Buwei became more and more unruly, constantly appointing outsiders, and regarded the Qin Dynasty as having no one.

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Xiang Shaolong felt lucky. It seemed that Mr. Lu had regarded him as a real "outsider" as a Qin native.

It's a bit of a pity to not have an acquaintance like An Gu in the palace. But Xiaopan's move is indeed the best way out of all options. He has promoted one more person from Qin's side. It seems that Li Si should have thought for him.

What a great idea.

At least Lu Gong felt that Xiaopan was obeying the Queen Mother and Lu Buwei's one-sided advice.

Lu Gong lowered his voice and said: "I have discussed it with Mr. Xu and the king, and the only way to identify relatives is to shed blood. Look," he took out a tube of silver needles with a pointed head and a wide tail from his arms, and said proudly: "This is

The specially made guy has a small hole at the tip. As long as it is pierced into the flesh, the blood will flow into the blood sac at the tail. When the skin is pierced, it will just feel like a mosquito bite. There will be no bleeding afterwards. If the hands and feet are strong enough,

So fast, the person being stabbed won’t even notice.”

Xiang Shaolong took it and looked at it carefully, secretly thinking that this was an ancient blood drawing tool. After a few words of praise, he said: "When will we do it?"

Lu Gong said: "According to the etiquette of our Great Qin Dynasty, ten days after the funeral of the late king, a field hunting and garden party will be held to show the spirit of forging ahead. At that time, the descendants of the royal family, as well as civil servants, military generals, and envoys from various countries will all participate, even those who have not yet

Young men with official positions will also participate."

As the commander of the cavalry, Xiang Shaolong naturally knew about this, but he didn't expect it to be so grand, and asked curiously: "Is it so lively?"

Mr. Lu said: "Of course, everyone is vying to show off their skills so that they can be appreciated by the new king. I was the one who selected them for the late king when he was hunting in the fields. At that time, no one had a richer harvest than me."

Xiang Shaolong felt uncomfortable all over. He was killing cute animals like this, and it was not just for food. There was no way he could do it himself.

Lu Gong continued: "There is no better opportunity than this. Lu Buwei's drop of blood is on us, and the prince will trouble you. The two boys Changping and Changwen and Xu Xian will be witnesses. Hey, only Shaolong has the courage.

Why don't Angu have the courage to take the crown prince's blood? It would be better to transfer him away."

Xiang Shaolong smiled secretly in his heart, and after discussing the details with him, respectfully sent him off.

Lu Gong expected it to be true. His subordinates who were not very obedient to him immediately changed their attitude and became very respectful, saving him and Teng Yi a lot of time.

At dusk that day, Zhu Ji suddenly issued an edict ordering him to enter the palace.

Xiang Shaolong knew it was wrong, but he had no choice but to bite the bullet and go ahead.

Zhu Ji's face was calm, with nothing out of the ordinary. She was still so tender and caring towards Xiang Shaolong. After asking him about becoming the commander of the cavalry, she smiled and said, "I'm warning Buwei that you

Xiang Shaolong belongs to me, Zhu Ji, and I will not let him go if even a hair of his hair is lost. Alas, people cannot be resurrected. Shaolong, can you be your cavalry commander with peace of mind, protect Zheng'er, and other things?

Why don’t you bother taking care of it anymore?”

Of course Xiang Shaolong understood the meaning behind her words and secretly sighed that this was just her wishful thinking. How could Lu Buwei be so easy to get along with.

At the same time, we can also see the change in Zhu Ji's mentality.

If she were not satisfied with the status quo, she would never want everything to continue as it is.

He smiled slightly and said, "How dare I not listen to the Queen Mother's words?"

Zhu Ji said angrily: "Don't act like you are groveling, okay? People will only speak sincerely when they are facing you."

Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said, "If I don't abide by the etiquette of superiority and inferiority, someone will say something."

Zhu Ji said displeasedly: "There is no one else here, so what do you care about what others say? Who dares to interfere with my Zhu Ji's affairs?"

Xiang Shaolong said: "Don't forget that there is Madam Xiuli in the palace, facing each other alone like this. If word gets out afterwards, I'm afraid it will become the talk of Xianyang City."

Zhu Jijiao smiled and said: "Don't worry. Adult Qiao has been named the Lord of Chang'an. Tomorrow he and that bitch Xiuli will go to Chang'an to seal the city, so as not to have to face each other in the palace. Now the palace

They are all my people, so I still have some means."

Xiang Shaolong thought that most of these methods were used to fear that the poisonous incident would spread, but he couldn't tell the truth and said calmly: "The Queen Mother is of course a very clever person."

Zhu Ji was slightly stunned. After staring at him with her beautiful eyes for a while, her voice changed to Judo: "Shaolong, you are speaking to me in such a sarcastic tone for the first time. Are you dissatisfied with me for indulging Wei Wei? But every time

Everyone has his own difficulties, and sometimes he has to do helpless things. I had a deep understanding of this difficult situation when I was in Handan."

Xiang Shaolong was a little confused as to whether she was explaining for Lu Buwei or excusing himself. After pondering for a while, he said: "The Queen Mother said it well. I feel helpless now."

Zhu Ji sighed quietly and stood up.

Xiang Shaolong hurriedly stood up, thinking that she was about to see off the guests, when this alluring and beautiful woman moved in front of him, raised her head and looked at him lovingly, and said a little confusedly: "Zhu

The Xiang Shaolong that Ji likes the most is the man who was full of heroic spirit, romantic, and did not take any difficulties to heart when we first met him in the Protagonist Mansion in Handan, making a weak woman like me a man who could rely on wholeheartedly. Shaolong, now Zhu Ji

Now that we have regained our freedom, why should we still waste our time on a false identity? Let us return to that time, shall we?"

Looking at her undulating breasts, her beautiful face, and her fragrant fragrance, Xiang Shaolong almost put her in his arms, and then crazily fell in love with her, forgetting the outside world, leaving only the most intimate relationship between a man and a woman.

love.

To say that he has no feelings for her, or that he is not moved at all, is actually the biggest lie.

However, King Zhuang Xiang's voice still clung to his mind, and he could only suppress the strong impulse. When he was about to speak, sharp footsteps came from the main entrance.

The two of them were startled and each took two steps back.

Zhu Ji shouted angrily: "Who is it?"

A young strong man wearing a chamberlain robe rushed in, knelt down and kowtowed: "Come here to serve the Queen Mother."

Xiang Shaolong was shocked and looked towards this famous handsome man, when Du raised his head to look at him, with a look of jealousy, sorrow and anger in his eyes.

Even though he despised this person, Xiang Shaolong couldn't help but secretly praise him.
To be continued...