Wang Jian is darker and stronger than before, and his whole person has become more imposing and calm. His eyes are shining brightly when he looks around, showing power without being angry. He is worthy of the demeanor of a famous general.
At this time, with a sincere smile on his face, he hugged Xiang Shaolong tightly and sighed, "Third brother, do you know how my little brother misses you?"
Teng Yi and Jing Jun both rushed over. The four sworn brothers hugged each other, which made people feel moved and wanted to cry.
Wang Jian laughed loudly, hugged Teng Jing respectively as a gift, and said: "Shaolong has lost a little weight, but his appearance is even better than when I left Xianyang."
She turned to Ji Yanran and said, "Third sister-in-law is also beautiful."
Everyone turned around and shook hands with this unprovoked god general to greet him.
Xiang Shaolong asked: "When did the fourth brother come back? Have you met the Crown Prince?"
Wang Jian said: "Looking at this casual clothes, you can tell that I came back secretly. I don't know why, but I always feel that it would be more appropriate to come and say hello to you first before going to see the prince?"
Everyone was shocked, Ji Yanran said: "Why did Fourth Uncle have such an idea?"
Wang Jian said in a deep voice: "In fact, I came back three days ago, but I endured the pain of staying in a secret place outside the city. I only sent people back to inquire about the news, because I was afraid that the Lü and Mu gangs would pretend to summon me back.
What I heard was other news, it seems that Third Brother and the Crown Prince are not getting along well recently."
Teng Yi asked: "What news did fourth brother hear?"
Wang Jian said: "First, the prince seems to agree with the third brother and his clan members going outside the Great Wall. Secondly, the prince and the third brother are estranged. They don't discuss everything with the third brother like before."
Jing Jun sighed: "Fourth brother's ears and eyes are really amazing."
Xiang Shaolong made a decision in his heart and said: "Let's talk inside."
After sitting down in the inner hall, Wang Jian snorted coldly and said: "I brought back 30,000 elite soldiers this time. They are all selected from ten, and there is no one who will not die for me, Wang Jian. They are just thieves.
As long as I move my finger, I guarantee that their entire army will be destroyed."
He sighed again and said: "But I am worried about the prince, and I am even more worried that he will be harmful to the third brother. As the prince grows older, he becomes more and more powerful."
Everyone knew that Wang Jian must have made this inference after hearing the news about Ying Zheng's life experience. However, he was afraid of embarrassing Xiang Shaolong and also wanted to express his trust in Xiang Shaolong, so he did not say it directly.
Ying Zheng's execution of Qian Zhi was already a major event that shocked the whole country, and Wang Jian had no reason not to know about it.
Tao Fang, Ji Yanran, Jing Jun, Teng Yi, and Wu Guo all focused their eyes on Xiang Shaolong, and it was up to him to decide how to tell Wang Jian about this matter.
Xiang Shaolong smiled slightly and said: "Fourth brother is worthy of being the most powerful general in the Qin Dynasty. He has done such a good job in intelligence as soon as he returned to Xianyang."
This confirms Wang Jian's speculation.
Wang Jian's eyes flashed with cold light and he said: "What I'm dealing with is just the Huns who are lazy with their brains, but the third brother is facing the allied forces of the five eastern countries. How can I, Wang Jian, be the number one general?"
After a pause, he said decisively: "Whatever the third brother wants my fourth brother to do, I will do it, don't worry?"
Xiang Shaolong laughed loudly, reached out to grab his generous shoulders, and said happily: "I want the fourth brother to wipe out the two parties of Lu and Miao, help win the government to unify the world, and establish the great cause of the Qin Dynasty, and the fourth brother will become an unparalleled success.
An unparalleled general."
You must know that the two generals of the Qin State are Xiang Shaolong and Wang Jian, and both of them have high reputations both inside and outside the Qin State, especially in the army.
If the two of them join forces, they will definitely have the power to fight Ying Zheng.
However, Xiang Shaolong rejected Wang Jian's proposal in one breath, thus avoiding the crisis of civil war in Qin.
However, they knew that Xiang Shaolong had already realized from the historical facts that no one could defeat Qin Shihuang, so they did not dare to think about it.
Having won such praise from Wang Jian, Xiang Shaolong said with shame, "Fourth brother, please don't praise me. I still have many things to rely on you for."
Wang Jian Surong said: "The crown prince may be the most strategic monarch in the history of our country in the Qin Dynasty, and Li Si is even more comparable to Shang Yang. But in the decisive battle, Wang Jian, except his third brother and Li Mu, is not afraid of anyone. But when he plays conspiracy, he can't win."
It’s impossible to guard against it, what’s the third brother’s plan?”
Xiang Shaolong asked: "Does the fourth brother know about the Crown Prince's military deployment?"
Wang Jian said cheerfully: "The main force of the prince is still the imperial guard and the cavalry army. In recent years, the imperial guard has been recruiting new people, and its strength has reached 50,000. In terms of training, equipment and salary, they are far superior to others, and they are more powerful than the prince."
As loyal as they are, they are the ones Third Brother needs to guard against."
Xiang Shaolong recalled the day when Chang Wenjun chased him out of the palace and persuaded him not to leave, but he flatly refused.
Thinking that Lord Changping and Lord Changwen are royals after all, blood is thicker than water, and they will only side with Xiaopan when trouble arises.
Wang Jian continued: "The prince is here to deal with the rebels. It is only right that Hengqi should be recalled, but instead he recalled An Guxi from the Chu border. From this point, I can infer that he really has the idea of dealing with the third brother.
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Teng Yi said in shock: "An Guxi is back, why don't we know about it?"
Wang Jian said in a deep voice: "This is a secret move of the prince, but I don't know the size of An Guxi's troops. I only know that he left the border and was stationed somewhere between Xianyang and Yongdu. As long as he receives the king's order, he will be there."
Within one day, you can reach Xianyang and Yongdu."
An Guxi, like Lord Changping and Lord Changwen, is a member of the royal family. If there is trouble, he will only stand on Yingzheng's side. No wonder Wang Jian saw that Yingzheng wanted to deal with Xiang Shaolong.
Xiang Shaolong said calmly: "No matter what arrangements he has, as long as the fourth brother can keep the fake Xiang Shaolong from Yongdu, we can handle everything else."
Wu Guo smiled and said: "That is to ask Master Jian to take good care of the boy's fragile life."
When Wang Jian looked at Wu Guo and was speechless, Ji Yanran quickly explained it in her sweet voice.
Wang Jian smiled bitterly and said, "If others find out, wouldn't Third Brother commit the crime of deceiving the emperor?"
Teng Yi smiled bitterly and said: "This risk must be taken. If the fourth brother sees Wu Guo's appearance, his confidence will definitely double."
Ji Yanran smiled and said: "Besides, your third brother can also pretend to be sick, which makes it easier to cover up."
Wang Jian said: "Then it's best to make the package in the middle, so that it will be more foolproof."
Xiang Shaolong said happily: "With the help of the fourth brother, we are even more confident. The fourth brother should not stay for a long time."
After the two parties discussed ways to maintain close contact, Wang Jian quietly left.
Xiang Shaolong went to Xiao Yuetan, who was sitting in front of a bronze mirror pretending to be an old man, so he reported Wang Jian's situation to him.
Xiao Yuetan nodded and said: "Just looking at his demeanor and appearance, we can tell that this person values loyalty and is not afraid of power. With his secret help, our chances of escaping will increase exponentially."
Xuan Youqi asked: "Don't you have to go to the morning court?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "This is the reason why I came to you. Could you please put something on me so that I look like I'm sick?"
Xiao Yuetan laughed dumbly and said: "Shaolong underestimated Ying Zheng. If he heard that you were ill and sent an imperial doctor to treat you on the surface, but in fact to check whether you had committed fraud, Shaolong would have nothing to hide.
shape."
Xiang Shaolong was shocked and said: "Then what should we do?"
Xiao Yuetan looked at the sky and said: "Fortunately, there is still some time, because Ying Zheng had to go to court early to order the imperial doctor to come here. I will go get some herbs immediately and come back. After taking them, I will check your pulse, but there is no need to hurt.
You can fool Yingzheng and teach him not to be suspicious."
Xiang Shaolong had long admired Xiao Yuetan's knowledge and skills, and was secretly glad that if Lu Buwei hadn't caused him to have a different intention, he would have become a serious problem for him today.
In the afternoon of that day, just as Xiao Yuetan expected, Xiaopan sent two imperial doctors to diagnose Xiang Shaolong, accompanied by Lord Changping.
After two imperial doctors took turns to check his pulse, they unanimously concluded that he was suffering from cold due to overwork.
Xiang Shaolong's heart moved, and with careful guidance, they were even more convinced that the root of the disease was planted when he was defeated and fled in the snow.
After the imperial doctor left the room, Lord Changping sat on the edge of the couch and sighed, his face full of sorrow, but he stopped talking.
Xiang Shaolong pretended to be weak and said: "What is on your mind, Your Majesty?"
Lord Changping sighed: "Alas, I feel very conflicted now. I want Shaolong to continue to be ill and collapse, but I also hope that Shaolong can recover immediately, alas."
Xiang Shaolong felt hot in his heart and held his hand tightly. He lowered his voice and said, "I understand everything, Your Majesty, you don't need to say it."
Changping Jun said in shock: "You..."
Xiang Shaolong showed a bitter smile and said in a deep voice: "Being with a king is like being with a tiger. This has been true since ancient times. Let's not talk about this matter anymore. Is Yingying happy? How about treating her peacefully?"
With tears in his eyes, Lord Changping said resolutely: "What we are today is entirely due to Shaolong's support. If my brother stood by and watched when Shaolong was in trouble, would he still be considered a human being? This is simply the fault of the Crown Prince."
Xiang Shaolong was moved in his heart and said softly: "There is no question of right or wrong in this kind of thing, and you shouldn't be angry with the Crown Prince because of it. I have my own plan to save my life."
Lord Changping wiped away the tears with his sleeves, pondered for a moment and then said: "Shaolong should be careful about a man named Wei Liao. He is from Daliang of Wei State. After entering the Qin Dynasty, he became the prince's guest. He does not have any official position yet, but he is
He is highly valued by the Crown Prince, and we discuss many things with him that are not allowed to be known to us. This man is extremely resourceful and adept at using troops. He once wrote "Wei Liao Zi" on military affairs, advocating "merging and annexing the vast areas, and integrating them into one system"
'It is very consistent with our idea of Qin unifying the world. The prince may have been influenced by him, so he puts unification as the top priority, and all personnel and things that hinder the great cause of unification must be ruthlessly eradicated."
Xiang Shaolong understood.
Lord Changping was implying that Xiaopan would do whatever it takes to get rid of him in order to maintain his royal power. Just as he hoped that he would stay ill, he was pointing out that if he accompanied Xiaopan to Yongdu, his life would be in danger.
Xiang Shaolong also heard that the lieutenant did not have an official position, but it was Xiaopan who appointed the person to deal with him, because Xiaopan's other capable men all had a close relationship with him. Therefore, to deal with him, he must use "outsiders"
Power.
Changping Jun added: "Does Shaolong think Li Si has become very powerful? We all don't like him now. He is too keen on power." Xiang Shaolong was moved again and understood that Changping Jun wanted to be wary of Li Si. But only
Only then did he truly understand Li Si. Li Si was actually more passionate about the ideal of unifying the world, which was the most important thing to him, so he had to flatter Xiao Pan. However, as long as he risked his life to persuade him to escape, we could see that he still had deep feelings for himself.
With sincere feelings. Xiang Shaolong patted the back of Changping Lord's hand and said with a smile: "Go back and report to the Crown Prince and tell him that I will follow him to Yongdu no matter what."
When Changping Jun was stunned, he saw Xiang Shaolong blinking at him. Although he still didn't know what kind of medicine he was selling in the gourd, he knew that Xiang Shaolong was confident, so he came to understand and went away confused.
For the next three days, Xiaopan sent an imperial doctor to see him every day.
At this time, there were only ten days left before leaving Yongdu. Xiang Shaolong pretended to be getting better and went into the palace to see Xiaopan with a slightly sick look.
Xiaopan knew he was coming and personally greeted him at the palace gate, which was a good show.
After some greetings, Xiaopan took him to his room and had a secret discussion behind closed doors.
The future Qin Shihuang breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Fortunately, the general has recovered, otherwise it would be a disaster without the general beside me to strategize and deal with the traitors."
Xiang Shaolong took a deep look at Qin Jun whom he had brought up. He was filled with a variety of emotions, he didn't know whether it was love or hate at the moment. They were so entangled that he followed Xiao Yuetan's guidance and asked in a hoarse voice: "Are everything ready?
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Xiao Pan nodded and said: "Everything is ready. Wang Jian is back. He has thirty thousand elite soldiers at his disposal. All of them are brave and good at fighting. I have already led him to sneak to the vicinity of Yongdu so that we can act according to our plan."
Xiang Shaolong frowned and said, "What's your plan?"
Xiaopan said a little embarrassed: "According to Mao Jiao's news, Miao Du is planning to mobilize all his party members to rebel on the night of the coronation ceremony, when the whole city is rejoicing and everyone is drunk. At that time, Wang Jian will besiege Yongdu.
, no one from the Teach Miao Party can escape."
Xiang Shaolong pretended to be dissatisfied and said, "Wang Jian is back, why doesn't he come to see me?"
Xiaopan hurriedly said: "I ordered him not to enter the city. General, don't blame him wrongly."
Xiang Shaolong said: "What's going on with Lu Buwei?"
Xiaopanlong's eyes turned cold and he sneered: "How dare he make any move? But when I lead hundreds of civil and military officials to Yongdu, the situation will be different."
He lowered his head as if he didn't dare to touch Xiang Shaolong's eyes, and said in a deep voice: "After the widower and the general go, the middle doctor Wei Liao will stay in Xianyang to take charge of the overall situation. To deal with Lu Buwei, he will hold the widower's tiger talisman to defend the city.
The three armies are all under his control. I will announce this in the morning tomorrow."
Xiang Shaolong immediately became angry for no reason. Although he said it nice, in reality he had cut off the military power of Teng Yi and Jing Jun at the same time.
You must know that the Qin army has always been loyal to the royal family. If Teng Jing had no right to mobilize the capital cavalry, then why would Xiang Shaolong deal with Lu Buwei?
Moreover, who should be killed or slaughtered was all controlled by Wei Liao.
Xiang Shaolong shook his head and said: "This matter is unreasonable. The current generals of the Imperial Guard are all members of the Lü and Miao factions. Newcomers have come on the scene and have no prestige in battle. How can they convince the public? What's more, they will shake the morale of the Imperial Cavalry.
Therefore, this must never be done, Prince Edward, please take back this intention."
Xiaopan was obviously still a little afraid of Xiang Shaolong and had something in his mind. He pondered for a moment and then explained: "Actually, this move is only aimed at Lu Buwei. If he tries to mobilize the guards, if he rebels, Wei Liao will be able to
The inside and outside work together to annihilate the Lu Party in one fell swoop. Of course, this requires the cooperation of the two generals Teng and Jing."
Xiang Shaolong's eyes flashed coldly, but his tone was surprisingly calm, and he said calmly: "Then let Wei Liao be the commander of the capital guard."
Xiaopan said distressedly: "But this is clearly aimed at Lu Buwei, how can that bitch agree?"
Xiang Shaolong took time to calm down and said: "In this case, the prince simply gives the tiger talisman to Teng Yi. As long as the ceremony is auspicious, the prince will become the king of Qin. At that time, he will no longer need the Queen Mother's consent to control the Xianyang armies. Isn't it better than now?
To scare the snake away."
He understood that in order to coax him to go to Yongdu, Xiaopan would never confront him head-on at this time. He also lacked the courage mentally, so he took the opportunity to ask for the price. Let's see how Xiaopan would pay back the money.
In fact, what Xiaopan wanted to control was only the capital cavalry. How could the capital guards put him in his eyes? He couldn't say it out loud.
After a long while, Xiaopan gave way and said, "That being the case, everything remains the same. I will ask Wei Liao to lead the troops and station them outside Xianyang City. If there is any trouble, we can reinforce the two generals Teng and Jing."
Xiang Shaolong secretly laughed in his heart, as Wei Liao Ren had three heads and six arms. Since he didn't know that he was in charge secretly, he would definitely suffer a big loss.
At this time, he was no longer in the mood to chat with Xiaopan, so he returned home on the pretext of being ill and resting.