The next day, Xiang Shaolong got up and paid homage to Lu Gong and Xu Xian. He then went to the palace to see Xiao Pan. After explaining the decisive battle with Guan Zhongxie, he went to Qin Mansion to see Qin Qing.
Qin Qing was admiring the snow in the garden. When she saw him coming, she looked happy, but shy and didn't dare to look at him. Her expression was extremely touching.
The two of them walked side by side in the snow-covered flower path. Although they didn't make any affectionate gestures, they felt much closer than before.
Xiang Shaolong said calmly: "Next month at Lu Buwei's birthday party, it will be the moment when Guan Zhongxie and I will decide whether we will win or lose."
Qin Qing was startled and said angrily: "How can you be so guilty of using a knife or a gun with that kind of person?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "This man is talented in both civil and military affairs. He is extremely intelligent and brave, and he also holds the power of the capital guards. If we don't get rid of him, we will never live in peace and happiness."
Qin Qing pulled down her cloak and stopped walking: "If you lose... I'm really worried." Xiang Shaolong turned around, lowered his head to examine her beautiful face, and said with a smile.
: "If I, Xiang Shaolong, unfortunately die in battle, what will happen to Master Qin?"
Qin Qing's face suddenly turned pale, and she said in a trembling voice: "Don't say that, okay? Aren't you scaring people enough?"
Xiang Shaolong insisted: "Teacher Qin hasn't answered me yet."
Qin Qing gave him a blank look and said softly: "Are you satisfied that the most I can do is sacrifice Qin Qing's life to accompany you?"
Xiang Shaolong was shocked and said: "Master Qin"
Qin Qing shook her head and sighed: "I never thought that I, Qin Qing, could not help but say such things to a man, but I know you won't lose, right? Xiang Shaolong"
Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "Of course I won't lose. If you don't have confidence, just admit defeat. What else can he do to me?"
After a pause, he continued: "I came today specifically to invite Taifu Qin to stay at the ranch for a month, because I must put aside everything and concentrate on practicing martial arts to prepare for the decisive battle next month. But I asked myself
I can’t help but miss you. In order to avoid the pain of missing you, I have no choice but to come and beg you to stay with me.”
Qin Qing's ears immediately turned red, and she said in embarrassment: "Xiang Shaolong, did you know that by making such a request to Qin Qing, what if you want Qin Qing to devote herself to you?"
Xiang Shaolong stretched out his hand to grab her fragrant shoulders covered with snow-white fur, and said softly: "Of course I know, please forgive Mr. Xiang for not knowing the pretense. In addition to wanting to get Tai Fu Qin's touching breasts, I also want to get Tai Fu."
Fu's heart, if one of the two is missing, I will not accept the goods."
Qin Qing gave a symbolic effort and said angrily: "How can you treat me like a piece of merchandise?"
Xiang Shaolong bowed his head and kissed her on both cheeks, and said slowly: "It doesn't matter what it is, but I'm going to make your decision anyway. We don't have to lie to ourselves anymore, life is just like a fleeting cloud, and the things we miss can never be lost."
Looking back, I came to see Taifu Qin after I thought it through."
Qin Qing's beautiful chin dropped so low that it almost touched her chest, and she said in a voice like a gnat: "When are you going back to the ranch?"
Xiang Shaolong said with great joy: "Let's set off immediately tomorrow morning."
Qin Qing said softly: "Let me go first, okay?"
Xiang Shaolong let go in shock.
Qin Qing floated away like a gust of wind. When she was at least ten steps away from him, she saluted him and said, "Qin Qing will be here tomorrow waiting for Mr. Xiang to come. Mr. Xiang invites you."
After giving him a look that was charming and affectionate as the sea, he turned around and left.
Xiang Shaolong watched her disappear at the end of the flower path in fascination, and then his soul returned to its place and returned to the official office.
When they arrived outside the Duqi Yamen Office, a horseman rushed out and intercepted him. It turned out to be Xianying. She was haggard and haggard. It was obvious that she had not slept well last night. When she saw Xiang Shaolong, she said: "Xiang Shaolong."
Sir, I want to have a few words with you alone."
Xiang Shaolong formally expressed his love to Qin Qing, and received a wonderful reply. His mood improved, and he nodded and said: "Let's talk inside."
Yiying stubbornly shook her head and said, "If not, let's go for a walk outside the city."
Xiang Shaolong became wary. Xu Xian and Lu Gong died one after another. Now he has become the thorn in Lu Buwei's side that he wants to get rid of most. Could this be a trap set by Guan Zhongxie through Fei Ying?
Xuan overturned this idea again, because no matter how confused and willful Pei Ying was, he would never kill himself, and said: "Okay"
When he turned around and was about to tell Jing Shan and others to go to the government office on his own, Wu Ji took the first step and said: "Master Xiang: Please forgive me for not obeying your order. The ladies have issued strict orders. They asked me to stay at all times to protect Master Xiang."
Xiang Shaolong was stunned for a while, then gave in and sighed: "Okay, you can follow me."
After saying this, he and Ying Ying rode out of the city.
As he ran out of the city gate, he immediately felt refreshed.
In the past, the undulating fields of grass have turned into a blanket of white snow, an endless snowfield. There is no sound, only the shining light of the snow.
The Eighteen Iron Guards rode their horses 200 paces behind, walking slowly. There was a sense of quiet vigilance.
Xiang Shaolong looked at Weiying.
Her already thrilling and attractive figure has become even plumper, which shows that Guan Zhongxie has done a good job in nourishing her.
But what Xiang Shaolong thought of was what would happen if the heavenly and beautiful Qin Qing was nourished by him?
When this thought came to his mind, Xiang Shaolong suddenly realized that he was only interested in Pei Ying but had no love.
Pei Ying said softly: "Xiang Shaolong, please don't fight with Zhongxie, okay? As long as you are willing to publicly express your refusal to fight because you want to give up your motherhood to him, no one will say that you are afraid of him."
Xiang Shaolong thought that this was indeed a good solution. Due to the battle at the hunting dinner, he had an upper hand, and with love as an excuse, of course no one would think that he was cowardly. But the problem was
He and Guan Zhongxie have reached a situation where they cannot hide two tigers in one mountain, and they are in a situation where they are in conflict with each other.
Just like him and Lu Buwei, only one of them can survive.
Seeing that he didn't respond, Ying Ying raised her voice and said angrily: "You don't like Lu Niangrong at all, why are you fighting for her?"
Xiang Shaolong was admiring the silvery white snow on the branches beside the official road. He sighed and said, "Miss Guan Zhongxie has really good intentions. She plans everything for him."
Ying Ying heard his sarcasm and said angrily: "Don't I think about you? In the past six months, you have been running around day and night, but he has been practicing swordsmanship hard every day, waiting for the decisive moment with you every day.
Japan, do you still have the illusion that you can definitely defeat him?"
Xiang Shaolong didn't feel dissatisfied and said with a smile: "So, Miss Ying, who do you want to win between me and you?"
Ying Ying turned pale with anger and said angrily: "I hope it's best if both of you die."
Xiang Shaolong laughed and said: "Then Miss Ying, why not please go back to the city without having to waste any more words."
Ying Ying stopped her horse, with a livid face. After glaring at him for a while, she softened and said sadly: "It's all because of Ying Ying's bad intentions and half-heartedness. No wonder you treat me like this. This matter is...
Do you think it’s me begging you?”
Xiang Shaolong Su Rong said: "Ying Ying, you'd better be sensible and see clearly the cruel and ruthless reality in front of you. It is not just a personal dispute, but a struggle involving the entire power of Da Qin, the struggle between outsiders and local forces.
In the contest, the loser will be the fate of the clan. To Guan Zhongxie, you are just one of his pawns, but you still only know how to blame your two brothers for restricting your freedom. But do you have
Have you ever thought about their concerns about your safety? You just want others to cater to your ideas and demands."
After a pause, he said proudly: "The victory of life and death has to be proven in the martial arts competition. Lu Buwei and Guan Zhongxie wanted to kill me, and it didn't start today. But you still only know how to live in the dream world you have spun.
.But the reality is that things are counterproductive. If you marry Guan Zhongxie, you can only hope that God will bless Lu Buwei's success in seizing power, but that means your two brothers will not die well. If Lu Buwei fails, you may be spared, but why?
The children born to Guan Zhongxie will be unlucky. This is the reality. Not even the prince can change it at all, and the culprit of the current situation is none other than Lu Buwei. Guan Zhongxie and Mo Ao are the accomplices. Mo Ao
He is dead, this time it is his turn to control the evil, do you understand?"
I ignored her again, turned around and went back to the city.
Before he returned to the government office, Xiang Shaolong's mind had already turned to Qin Qing, thinking that he would be allowed to be rude to her tomorrow, and there was a burning fire in his heart, wishing that time could go faster.
When they arrived at the government office, Teng Yi whispered: "I will send you to the old place to meet him first."
Xiang Shaolong said happily: "I was just looking for him."
After sitting down, Teng Yi said: "As soon as the cold winter is over, Meng Ao will use troops against the Koreans, and your old friend Han Chuang will be in trouble."
Xiang Shaolong said helplessly: "No one can do anything about this. If our side is weak, the Korean army will be the one to attack. However, if the 'Zheng Guo Canal' is not built for a day, we may not be able to invade the east in a large scale."
.In the past few years, at most one or two additional counties will be added to the three Jin lands in the east. By the time of the real expedition to the east, we will have already fled far away, out of sight."
Teng Yi said: "I know that my third brother has no interest in war, but I think that sooner or later you will lead troops to go to war. This is inevitable."
Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "At that time, I have to rely on my second brother. I think you are already familiar with it and can read the art of war in Mo's addendum backwards."
Teng Yi laughed and said, "You are really exaggerating."
Xiang Shaolong asked: "Has Xiaojun gone on patrol?"
Teng Yi said: "He is so diligent, but he just sneaked away to accompany Lu Dan'er. I told him that you were willing to propose marriage to Lu Dan'er's parents for him. This boy was very happy, so he was still interested in taking care of official duties.
"
Xiang Shaolong said: "Lu Dan'er is still observing his filial piety. This matter will be dealt with after I kill Guan Zhongxie. When I return to the ranch tomorrow, my second brother will come to practice martial arts with me when he is free."
Teng Yi suddenly remembered something and said, "Shaolong, do you still remember the Weinan Warriors Hall?"
Xiang Shaolong thought for a while and then remembered that the owner of this samurai villa was Qiu Risheng. He colluded with Yang Quanjun and sent one of the three major teachers, "Scarface" Guoxing, to ambush Jing Jun and injure him.
, and then stabbed himself in the street.
He nodded and said: "How is it?"
Teng Yi said: "After Yang Quanjun was killed by Lu Buwei, Qiu Risheng saw that the situation was not going well and slipped away elsewhere. I don't know why he came back recently, and was protected by Miao Du. Recently, he has been flexing his muscles and recruiting warriors. He is very angry.
Jun's teeth are itching, I think something will eventually happen."
Xiang Shaolong had long known that Miao Du was not only not a good person, but also the most despicable and shameless person. He had planned this move to recruit party members, and said calmly: "Second brother, it is most important to stop Xiaojun. You must not act rashly. After Black Dragon is born,
, we stood firm and then fought the enemy to the end."
Teng Yi said with a smile: "Let me take care of this matter. Xiaojun will never disobey me. The third brother's vision is really sharp. He can see that Miao Du is unwilling to lie dormant, and he openly covers Qiu Risheng like this."
If you don’t give Lu Buwei face.”
Xiang Shaolong nodded and said: "As long as the prince has established a powerful team, including Lord Changping and Li Si for literature, Wang Jian and Huan Qi for military affairs, plus he has control of the Imperial Guard, Duqi and Duwei armies, we can retreat
In the pasture, let Miao Du and Lu Buwei fight to the death."
Teng Yi frowned and said, "But if things continue like this, one day the Queen Mother and the Crown Prince will be in hostile positions."
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said: "This is a fate that no one can change. What can we do?"
When Teng Yi was about to speak, his men came to report that Wang Chi asked Xiang Shaolong to meet at the General's Mansion.
The two of them were equally astonished and could not guess why Wang Chi wanted to find Xiang Shaolong.
When Xiang Shaolong and the Eighteen Iron Guards arrived at the General's Mansion, the square in front of the mansion was noisy, with nearly a hundred men gathered to watch Wang Chi shoot arrows.
Even though the weather was cold and the ground was freezing, Wang Zhiji still went into battle shirtless. He stretched his bow and drew an arrow, and three arrows hit the red heart in succession, causing a roar from the sky. This was the only remaining figure among the three famous generals of the Western Qin Dynasty. When Shaolong arrived at the top, he fought with a smile.
After saying hello, he put on his brocade robe, glanced at Jing Shan and others with his sharp eyes, and said casually: "I heard that young men like Shaolong are all very skilled and have time to spare, so why don't the people accompanying me show off a few moves?"
"to add to the fun"
How could Xiang Shaolong not give him face? He had no choice but to agree.
Wang Chi smiled slightly and led him into the main hall of the house.
The hall is spacious and comfortable, and the walls are covered with animal skin weapons, giving it a rather murderous feel.
The strangest thing is that there are seven large screens placed across the south side of the seat, completely blocking the way forward. It looks very weird. Xiang Shaolong couldn't help but think of the day when he peeked at the Queen Mother of Chu Li Yanyan from behind the screen, and was caught by her footprints.
In the process of making traces, I naturally looked towards the ground, and immediately my back was covered with sweat and my hands and feet were cold.
It turned out that there were countless water marks on the ground. Needless to say, many people had just entered the hall from the outside and hid behind the screen. The soles of their shoes were stained with the snow outside, leaving water marks. Moreover, it was because of my arrival that I had just arrived.
Well arranged.
Needless to say, this was done with bad intentions.
As long as the screen is pushed down and more than a dozen crossbows are fired at once, there is no hope that one can escape alive.
At this time, Wang Chi came to the main table in front of the screen and sat down, gesturing to him to sit on the lower right hand corner. It was impossible to restrain him preemptively.
Xiang Shaolong's thoughts were racing, he gritted his teeth, sat down, secretly took out five flying needles and hid them in his hand.
Never before had he felt that death was so close to him.
The most brilliant thing about Wang Chi is that he restrains Jing Shan and others without showing any trace, making him isolated and helpless.
Why did he want to kill himself?
You must know that Wang Chi is not different from Meng Ao. He himself is from Qin. No matter how much he admires and worships Lu Buwei, he will only be loyal to Xiaopan in the end.
Thinking of this, a glimmer of hope appeared in my heart.
At this time, two maids came to offer fragrant tea. After they left, only two of them were left. After Wang Chi stared at him for a long time, he sighed: "There have been too many changes in the past few years. First, Lord Gao Ling...
They were killed in chaos, and then Xu Xian and Lu Gong passed away one after another, which is really hard to accept."
Xiang Shaolong couldn't figure out the purpose behind his words, so he remained unchanged in response to all changes and remained silent.
There was a sad look in Wang Zhi's eyes, and he sighed: "The Lu Gong most hopes to see me, the Qin Dynasty, unify the six southeastern countries. How could I know that I will let go at the very moment when I have just begun to look forward to it? This is particularly regrettable."
Xiang Shaolong couldn't help but said calmly: "If our country, Qin Dynasty, is not at peace one day, we will never be able to unify the world."
Wang Chi's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice: "This is the reason why I asked Shaolong to speak. Since Zhongfu entered the Qin Dynasty, he first personally destroyed the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, then sent Meng Ao to attack Korea and established Sanchuan County.
This is a battleground for military strategists. From then on, our Qin Kingdom pressed directly into Daliang to intimidate the east. Without this stronghold, it would have been difficult for Meng Ao and I to march into the Three Jin Dynasties, and the Zhao people would retake Taiyuan. Later, the five-nation coalition came to attack, and they won again.
Shaolong offered his advice and used counter-insurgency tactics to force Lord Xinling away and turn danger into peace. After that, Lu Gong, Meng Ao and Lao Fu successively used troops against the three Jin Dynasties, and then established Dongjun. The situation of our Qin Dynasty was indeed better than ever before.
But at this time, the domestic turmoil has made it difficult for us to do anything. Shaolong can teach me how to deal with it."
Only then did Xiang Shaolong understand that Wang Chi hoped to resolve the rift between him and Lu Buwei. It turns out that because he had been fighting abroad all year round, he did not know the reasons for the power struggle in the Qin State. However, because he had a preconceived affirmation of Lu Buwei, he wanted to persuade him to side with him.
Coming this way is by no means easy. Assuming that he still persists, it goes without saying that the sniper behind the screen will kill him immediately. But this also shows that Wang Chi is not just someone who follows Lu Buwei's orders.
After pondering for a long time, he said calmly: "In today's world, when everyone talks about Qi, they only remember Tian Dan; when talking about Zhao, they only remember the Queen Mother Han Jing; as for our country, Great Qin, needless to say, there is only Lu Buwei. It's like this
There is no monarch at all in the Three Kingdoms. This means that if a tree is full of trees, it will be covered with branches; if it is covered with branches, it will hurt its heart; if it is large, it will endanger its country; if it respects its ministers, it will humble its master..." In these last four sentences, he
I just learned it from Li Si, but it came in handy in this critical moment.
Wang Chi interrupted him impatiently and said: "This is due to the situation, and it is an inhuman crime. The young master is suspicious of the country. If there are no important ministers to assist the government, the country will be in chaos. We, the Qin Dynasty, have always recruited talents, and I respect Mo Zhai's idea of advocating the virtuous.
, to reward the virtuous and talented with high titles, generous salaries, leave them to work, and give orders. This is the tradition of our Qin Dynasty. Since Xiaogong, Shang Yang, Zhang, Fan Sui and Zhongfu successively worshiped the prime minister. If it were not like this
, How could our Great Qin be as prosperous as it is today?"
Only then did Xiang Shaolong understand Wang Chi's thoughts. When he was considering whether to tell him about Lu Buwei's murder of King Zhuang Xiang and Xu Xian, Wang Chi said again: "Lu Gong and Xu Xian have always suspected that Father Zhong had poisoned two people."
This was because they suspected that the political prince was actually the offspring of Lu Buwei and the Queen Mother. Since it was later confirmed that the political prince and Lu Buwei were not related by blood, we all knew that this was just groundless and was a rumor deliberately spread to slander Zhongfu."
Xiang Shaolong was dumbfounded when he heard this, and realized that there was an advantage and a disadvantage. He could not recognize his relatives because of the bleeding, which made Wang Chi no longer doubt Lu Buwei, the great traitor. Instead, he became the culprit that Wang Chi wanted to kill.
He was regarded as a stumbling block to Qin's unification of the world.
Wang Chi sighed again and said: "Zhongfu is really an extraordinary talent. You can see it just by looking at his "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals". He hangs a lot of gold on the market gate. I have asked him to change a word and still can't. I think it's fine.
It is also difficult to bring Shang Yang back to life."
Xiang Shaolong gave up and muttered: "How can there be a book in this world that cannot be changed even if it is not a word? In my opinion, it is because everyone is afraid of Zhongfu's power. Even if I tell you something, the general is afraid that he will not believe it.
Although Xu Xian died at the hands of the Chu people, it was because of Tian Dan's instigation. Why did Tian Dan do this? Just think about who will be the biggest beneficiary of our Qin Dynasty after Xu Xiang's death. The general should know who is behind it.
The Lord has sent."
Wang Chiju said in shock: "Is there any evidence for this?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said: "What evidence is there for such a thing? Mr. Lu was so angry that he was so angry that he died. Before he died, he personally told the prince and me to avenge him. Now the situation is obvious, the general can only attack the prince.
I have to make a choice between being loyal and surrendering to Lu Buwei. Lu Buwei's promotion of "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" at this time is precisely to build momentum for what he calls the "concession" system. If I, Xiang Shaolong, go against Lu Buwei for personal gain, I will not
I will give up my phase to others twice." This is a critical moment of life and death, so you don't have to hide your words anymore.
Wang Chi's expression changed several times, and his eyes shone brightly as he stared at him.
Xiang Shaolong looked at him coldly, neither arrogant nor humble, but in his heart he was thinking about how to deflect arrows so that he could escape.
Wang Zhi's eyes moved upward, looking at the main beam on the roof of the mansion, with a thoughtful look in his eyes, and he said a little lost: "Xian Xu, Mr. Lu and I have always admired you Xiang Shaolong, otherwise we wouldn't have found you today.
You speak. But it is still difficult for me to accept your statement for a while, but no matter what, I will only be loyal to the political prince. If I have the opportunity, I will personally persuade Father Zhong, hoping that he will not end up like Shang Yang.
The fate of the city.”
Xiang Shaolong was stunned and said: "This is absolutely impossible. If the general lets Lu Buwei know that you are suspicious of him, it will cause great disaster. I only hope that the general can uphold justice and support everything that is beneficial to our Daqin."
, that will be the blessing of my great Qin."
Wang Chi said with emotion: "Shaolong, you are indeed not a despicable person. If you insist on persuading me to deal with Lu Buwei, you will definitely not be able to leave here today, because what you said to Meng Ao today was already said to Lu Buwei by Meng Ao."
, but for the following crime of false accusation, Lu Buwei will kill you first and then punish you."
Xiang Shaolong wiped his hands with cold sweat and secretly blamed himself for being careless. Unexpectedly, Meng Ao was so loyal to Lu Buwei, and Wang Chi was clearly ordered by Lu Buwei to execute him.
Since this matter was carried out by Wang Chi, Xiaopan and Zhu Ji had no choice but to let it go.
Wang Chi smiled bitterly and said: "So I will kill you and stand on the same front with you. There is no second choice. If Meng Ao and I join forces, your mere cavalry army will not have any chance to resist.
But don't worry, at least you didn't try to incite me to deal with Lu Buwei, and Lu Buwei really wants to get rid of you. But as long as I don't agree, no matter how bold he is, he still won't dare to do it. If I, Wang Chi, are willing to take precautions, Lu Buwei
What can you do to me?"
After Xiang Shaolong breathed a sigh of relief, he couldn't help but said: "Didn't the General just say that it was difficult to accept my words? Why did he suddenly change his mind?"
Wang Chi showed a smile in his eyes and said gently: "This is because I suddenly thought that Shaolong, you came to see me unsuspectingly and talked about it, which shows that you have a clear conscience. And from the late king to the prince and Xu Xian, Lu
Duke, Wang Ling, or Changping Lord, Wang Jian and others all love and trust Shaolong. It is precisely because of your unselfish attitude. So I suddenly woke up and would not make a big mistake. Although I was very fond of Shaolong.
Long still has reservations about what he said, but he will no longer trust Lu Buwei as completely as before."
Xiang Shaolong felt excited.
At this moment, he knew that the balance that had been destroyed by the deaths of Xu Xian and Lu Gong was cleverly established by Wang Chi's transformation, otherwise he would not be able to even save his life, let alone deal with Lu Buwei.
The main reason why Wang Chi gave up on killing him was that he finally realized that Xiaopan and Lu Buwei were incompatible with each other, and he finally chose a monarch who was loyal to him, because after all, he was still a Qin man, so how could he help outsiders in plotting the government?