At dusk the next day, the four of them arrived outside the city of Zi County and entered the Zhaojing Pass. At this time, Zhao Qian dressed up in men's clothing and acted as Jing Jun's younger brother. Since no garrison general had ever seen this beautiful third princess,
Therefore, if I didn't enter Handan for a day, I wouldn't worry about my identity being revealed.
The defenders on the city wall had just stopped the four men and saw clearly that it was Xiang Shaolong. The guard guard immediately opened the door and let people into the city without waiting for orders from his superiors. His attitude was extremely respectful. It can be seen that Xiang Shaolong has established a lofty reputation among the Zhao army.
Status and prestige. In fact, Xiang Shaolong kept sending back the thieves he captured after victory and the weapons and horses he captured back to Zhao. It was these defenders who knew about it first, and they naturally looked at Xiang Shaolong with admiration.
Xiang Shaolong and four other people, surrounded by Zhao Jun, rode towards Zi County. Zhao Qian was also very good at riding, and she sat high on the horse, looking like a beautiful young man. Before they arrived at Zi County, a group of Zhao Jun suddenly rode out in front. The two groups of people gradually
As they approached, Xiang Shaolong recognized the two generals in the lead. One was General Wache, the city defender, and the other was his archenemy Zhao Mu. Both Zhao Qian and Xiang Shaolong's expressions changed. At this time, there was no way to avoid it, so they could only forcefully
Head up to meet him.
Zhao Mu rushed towards him, with Wachuan chasing after him. The two teams met and jumped off their horses. When Zhao Mu saw Zhao Qian, who was disguised as a man, he immediately recognized her, his eyes flashed with lust,
He knelt down and saluted and said: "Julu Marquis pays homage to the third princess." Wa Che and the others were so frightened that they also hurriedly bowed to the ground. Xiang Shaolong groaned in his heart, Zhao Mu's unexpected appearance ruined the arrangement he thought was perfect.
, and had to deal with the consequences of Zhao Qian being found out. Zhao Qian was surprisingly calm and said: "Julu Hou, please rise."
This time, it was Xiang Shaolong's turn to lead Teng Yi and Jing Jun to salute Zhao Mu. Both of them knew the relationship between Xiang Shaolong and Zhao Mu, and they acted respectfully. Of course, they were thinking about the treacherous ancestor Shiba.
generation.
Zhao Mu ordered Wachuan: "The third princess must have been tired and frightened along the way. Quickly escort Luanjia back to the city to rest." Zhao Qian was also very obedient. She didn't even look at Xiang Shaolong and went with Wachuan first.
Zhao Mu and Xiang Shaolong rode together and said with approval: "Mrs. Ya and Cheng Xu reported the matter of Daliang Sheng to the king. The king admired Shaolong's coping methods and wit very much. The only trouble is An Li.
The foolish king sent an envoy to blame the king, saying that he kidnapped the third princess without even seeing him. This matter is quite troublesome, and it seems there is more to come." Xiang Shaolong pretended to completely trust and be loyal to him and said:
"Please also ask the Marquis to say a few kind words in front of the king." Zhao Muyan replied insincerely: "Of course."
He asked about Teng Yi and Jing Jun again. Xiang Shaolong said: "They are all Koreans who have helped Beizhi. Beizhi has taken them as domestic servants." However, he did not tell anything about Wei Mou. Zhao Mu pondered.
Said: "Didn't Shaolong encounter any enemies on his way back?"
Xiang Shaolong intuitively felt that what Zhao Mu said was not simple. And as Zhao Mu, how could he come here to wait for him? Could it be that Zhao Mu and Xiao Wei Mou have a secret relationship? At the same time, he remembered what Xiao Wei Mou had said
By saying not to hurt Zhao Qian, he might have agreed that Zhao Mu would hand the person over to him.
He responded verbally: "I met Xiao Wei Mou in my humble position and beheaded his rank." Zhao Mu was shocked and lost his voice: "What?" Xiang Shaolong was even more sure of his guess. If Zhao Mu didn't know Xiao Wei Mou's strength, how could he?
Would be so shocked. After hearing Xiang Shaolong repeat it once, Zhao Mu pondered for a moment, turned his face, stared at him and said: "According to our spies in Daliang: The night you escaped from Xinling Lord's Mansion, you were raped by Wei
Mou and his men besieged you, but later someone rescued you and sent you out of the beam, who was that person?"
Xiang Shaolong is even more certain that Zhao Mu and Xiao Wei Mou colluded secretly. Because things happened very quickly at that time, and the residents there did not dare to watch for fear of causing trouble, and others did not know that the attackers were Xiao Wei Mou and his men.
They would mistake him for a Wei general. The only reason why Zhao Mu now knows so well what happened at that time is that the news came from Wei Mou.
He was secretly resentful in his heart, but on the surface he sighed calmly: "I also want to know who the hero was who acted righteously, but he took me and the princess out of danger and left without even leaving his name." Zhao Mu frowned.
Said: "Weren't you seriously injured at that time?" Xiang Shaolong laughed secretly in his belly, traitor, you finally showed your fox tail. If Xiao Wei Mou hadn't told you, how could you even know how injured I was? He looked at him pretending to be strange.
Said: "Who told you that the humble job was seriously injured, but it was just an insignificant minor injury."
Zhao Mu also knew that he had lost his temper and coughed twice to hide his embarrassment. At this time, the troops entered the city gate of Zi County. Xiang Shaolong thought to himself: Come over and see who is the final winner.
The next morning Xiang Shaolong and others set out with Zhao Mu at dawn, and returned to Handan along the official road for two days. They immediately entered the palace to see King Zhao. Teng Yi and Jing Jun were arranged by him to go to Wu's house first. King Zhao
When he received him in the council hall, only Zhao Mu accompanied him.
After performing the courtesy of the king and his ministers, King Xiaocheng walked down the stone steps from the dragon chair, came behind him and said with his hands behind him: "Shaolong, can you teach me how to deal with you? You successfully stole the secret records of Lu Gong and killed Gray Hu.
You brought a disaster to our country and made great achievements. But you disobeyed me and brought the third princess back on your own initiative. You taught me to break my promise to the people of Wei and said that I should reward you or punish you." Xiang
Shaolong pretended to be panicked, knelt down and said, "I know that I am guilty, but I am really forced to do so. The people of Wei have no choice."
King Zhao interrupted him and said: "There is no need to say more. Sister Ya has already told me what you want to say, but in the end, you have not completed the mission I entrusted to you. If King Anli violates the engagement, he will have to break his promise and break the agreement."
Now he is the one to accuse me, how can you teach me how to explain it?"
Xiang Shaolong got angry for no reason and almost wanted to crush King Xiaocheng to death. How could a father who didn't care about his daughter's happiness deserve to be the king of a country? He calmly untied the package carrying Wei Mouji on his back and placed it in front of him.
He said: "Your Majesty will send Xiao Wei Mou's subordinate back to King Wei. Then he will know that the conspiracy with Xiao Wei Mou has been discovered by us, and he will not pursue this matter again." King Zhao looked at the package in astonishment, and then looked at
Zhao Mu didn't know how to deal with Xiang Shaolong's proposal.
Zhao Mu pretended to be a good person and said: "Shaolong, your proposal is very bold. But King Wei can completely eliminate the relationship with Xiao Wei Mou with just one casual sentence, and it can even be said that you framed him. Alas, Shaolong.
The experience is still a little green.”
Xiang Shaolong had already predicted what this traitor would say, and smiled slightly and said: "He and we are all making excuses. The king only needs to say to An Li: In order to save the princess, I evaded Wei Mou's pursuit and died."
Flee back to Handan. The territory of Wei is really unsafe. If the Wei people want to marry the princess, please send someone to welcome her. Let’s see what he does?” Zhao Mu didn’t expect that Xiang Shaolong actually came up with this method. He was helpless for a moment.
Be true to your word.
King Zhao stayed for a long time, nodded and said: "This is also an expedient measure, let's do it like this, let's see how that old guy An Li handles it?" Then he said to Xiang Shaolong: "For the time being, your merits and demerits are equal, and you will stay in your original position.
"Have a good rest for a few days. If anything happens, I will summon you to the palace." Xiang Shaolong wiped his hands with cold sweat and left quickly.
As soon as Xiang Shaolong left the palace gate, Cheng Xu came to greet him, but he did not feel the joy of meeting again after a long separation. He said in a low voice with a sullen face: "Mrs. Ya is waiting for Xiang Bingwei." He sighed. Xiang Shaolong felt an ominous feeling.
, took a deep breath, and said: "What happened?" Cheng Xu's eyes showed a look of sorrow and anger, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Mrs. Ni is dead." Xiang Shaolong said in shock: "What?"
Cheng Xu said with a sad expression: "It happened on the third day after you left. When the maid entered her room in the morning, she found that she was holding a sharp dagger and there was a fatal wound in her lower abdomen. The bed was stained red with blood.
." Xiang Shaolong seemed to have fallen from heaven into hell. The blood all over his body froze. His chest felt like he was hit by a heavy weight. He was breathing hard. The strength in his body suddenly disappeared. He staggered and almost fell to the ground. It was all thanks to Cheng Xu's support.
.
His face became as pale as paper, and tears flowed down his cheeks uncontrollably. Thinking of Mrs. Ni's deep love, gentleness and elegance, but died so violently, is there any justice in this world? Cheng Xu helped him stand up.
After a while, Xiang Shaolong gritted his teeth and said: "She definitely committed suicide. Don't those maids know anything?" Cheng Xu sighed: "We knew so much when we came back, and now all those maids have been dismissed.
Even if I want to find someone to ask, I can't. People in the court are frightened by Zhao Mu's power and dare not ask. Your Majesty is now completely controlled by Zhao Mu. He will not object to anything he says."
Xiang Shaolong lost his voice: "Zhao Mu?" He gradually understood in his heart. When Zhao Mu saw that Mrs. Ni had followed him, he became jealous and secretly raped Zhao Ni. After being humiliated, Zhao Ni was so filled with grief and anger that she even wanted to die to clear her name.
Shame. Zhao Mu, a traitor who was worse than a beast, felt a heart-piercing pain and sorrow in his heart, and Xiang Shaolong finally couldn't help but burst into tears.
Xiang Shaolong hugged Zhao Ya tightly, as if he was afraid that she would suddenly disappear like Zhao Ni. Mrs. Ya accompanied him and shed tears, and said sadly: "Cheer up, Mr. Xiang, Zhao Mu will never let you and Wu go now."
Family, if you don’t become strong, sooner or later we will all be killed by him.” Xiang Shaolong said, “Where is Xiaopan?”
Mrs. Ya said: "Now he is under the care of Sister Wang for the time being. This child is very strange. After crying for a few days, he became silent and never cried again. He only said that he would wait for you to come back." When he said the last sentence, Zhao Pan's voice
Xiang Shaolong shouted wildly outside the door: "Master" Xiang Shaolong pushed Mrs. Ya away and hugged Zhao Pan who rushed into his arms.
The young master lost a lot of weight and cried sadly: "Master, Zhao Mu was the traitor who killed his mother. Pan'er felt very hateful in his heart." Xiang Shaolong calmed down and said, "Tell me what happened that night?" Zhao Pandao said
: "I don't know anything. The king sent some snacks that day. After I ate them, I fell asleep. When I woke up, my mother had been killed by others, and even her body was removed. My mother was very miserable." Again
He burst into tears.
Mrs. Ya couldn't help but feel sad, she lay on Xiang Shaolong's back and burst into tears. She was filled with misery. Xiang Shaolong put his arms around Mrs. Ya and said in a deep voice: "From today onwards, Xiaopan, you will follow Auntie Wang Ya, your mother's revenge
, we must retaliate, but we must not act recklessly, otherwise it will only give Zhao Thief an excuse to deal with us, do you understand?" Zhao Pan nodded vigorously and said: "Xiaopan completely understands, these days, every day I follow the master's instructions
Practicing the sword, I want to kill Zhao Mu with my own hands."
Xiang Shaolong said to Zhao Ya: "Ya'er take good care of Xiaopan. Zhao Muying still dare not deal with you and Qian'er for the time being, but it is necessary to be careful. Can you take Qian'er out to the Madam's Mansion outside the palace and meet you?"
Living together, and at the same time asking Zhao Da and others to strengthen their defense to prevent Zhao Mu from taking advantage of it?" Zhao Ya said: "Although Brother Wang usually doesn't pay much attention to Princess Qian's affairs, now because of her engagement with the Wei people, he took her out like this.
It may be a little difficult, but I will find a way. After I get the "Secret Record" and come back, Brother Wang attaches great importance to me, maybe I can convince him." Xiang Shaolong remembered something and taught Zhao Pan to go out of the hall first, and then
He told Zhao Ya that he had an affair with Zhao Qian.
Zhao Ya's color changed and she said: "What should we do? Zhao Mu will definitely encourage Brother Wang to have someone check whether Zhao Qian's jade is perfect. If there are problems, he will not let you go." Xiang Shaolong said: "Zhao Mu is now
I was so confused that I might not have thought of this at the moment." Then he frowned and said: "How on earth do you know whether Qian'er is still a virgin?" Zhao Ya said: "The main thing is to see whether her hymen is intact."
Xiang Shaolong secretly thought that this was the case, and asked: "Who will conduct the inspection?" Zhao Ya said: "It should be inspected by Queen Jing personally, because Zhao Qian is a rich woman, and no one else can touch her body." Xiang Shaolong said.
Long thought of Queen Zhao, and a glimmer of hope arose in his heart, and said: "No matter what, let's try to get Qian'er out of the dangerous place of the palace first, and then think about how to fight Zhao Mu."
At this time, Tao Fang had arrived with Wu Tingfang and Tingfang's two daughters. They were very happy to see each other again after farewell. If not for Mrs. Ni's death, this would have been the happiest moment in life, but now it is another matter.
In the secret room of the Wu family castle, Xiang Shaolong's first important meeting was held after returning. In addition to Wu Shi, Wu Yingyuan and Tao Fang, there was also Wu Zhuo, the leader of the disciple soldiers. Now he has become
Xiang Shaolong's closest and most reliable comrade-in-arms.
Wu Shi first expressed his admiration for Xiang Shaolong: "Shaolong showed great power in the Wei Kingdom and shocked the government and the public. Now everyone regards Shaolong as the most promising figure in the Zhao Kingdom. But it also aroused the opposition of the Zhao Mu faction.
Jealousy." Wu Yingyuan said: "Now we have no choice but to surrender to the Qin people and have a chance to survive. Otherwise, we have to sit back and wait for death." Everyone was in a heavy mood. Among the five countries except Qin and Zhao, both Wei and Qi
He hates Xiang Shaolong deeply. The Yan State is now unable to protect itself. It is being attacked by Lian Po's troops, and South Korea is weak. The remaining Chu State is too far away and has no friendship with the Wu family, so it is easy to seek refuge with the Qin State.
became the only way out.
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly in his heart. He took a time machine and came to the Warring States Period. At first, he thought of seeking refuge with Qin Shihuang, who was still in trouble. However, things happened again and again, leaving him no time to breathe. He didn't think of Xiu Xiu.
After wandering around, he finally returned to this old road. Wu Yingyuan said: "I had contact with the people sent by Tu Xian last month." Seeing Xiang Shaolong's confused look, he explained: "Tu Xian was Lu Buwei.
He is the number one general in the family, he is both wise and brave, his swordsmanship is superb, and he has a very good relationship with me."
Then he sighed and said: "According to the picture, although King Zhuang Xiang of the Qin State sat on the throne legitimately, everyone suspected that King Xiaowen was killed by him and Lu Buwei together, and King Zhuang Xiang had been acting as the king for a long time.
With his hostage in Zhao, it is still difficult for Lu Buwei to take the position of prime minister for the time being." Tao Fang changed his expression and said: "If Lu Buwei is squeezed out, we will be finished." Wushi said: "We are currently secretly helping Lu Buwei in all aspects. Fortunately, we are secretly helping Lu Buwei in all aspects.
This man is very cunning and powerful, and he will never be easily overthrown. As long as King Zhuang Xiang is still on his side, things can be done."
Wu Yingyuan said: "This is the most critical point. The woman King Zhuang Xiang loves most is Zhu Ji, and the son he loves most is Ying Zheng. As long as she can send her mother and son back to Xianyang, Zhuang Xiang can be firmly bound.
The king's heart, and only we can achieve this, although it is not easy." Tao Fang was afraid that Xiang Shaolong didn't understand, so he said: "Zhu Ji was Lu Buwei's concubine. In order to please King Zhuang Xiang, he sent her to
He took her to be his wife."
Wushi said: "This woman is of heavenly beauty and is well versed in the ways of charming a man at a moment's notice. She is very loyal to Lu Buwei. If she is by King Zhuang Xiang's side, it can be guaranteed that King Zhuang Xiang will not have any dissatisfaction with Lu Buwei." Xiang Shaolong endured.
They kept asking: "Is Ying Zheng the son of Lu Buwei or King Zhuang Xiang? How old is he this year?"
Wu Yingyuan said in astonishment: "I'm afraid Zhu Ji herself knows about this. Ying Zheng was born before the Changping War, and he is at least thirteen years old now. It seems that he should be between fifteen or six years old."
Xiang Shaolong was really puzzled. If according to history, Qin Shi Huang was only thirteen years old when he ascended the throne a few years later. How could history be so wrong?
Wu Yingyuan said: "I have made an agreement with Tu Xian to try to send Zhu Ji mother and son back to Xianyang in the shortest possible time. Therefore, the most urgent task at hand is not to kill Zhao Mu, but to try to contact Zhu Ji mother and son to see if there is any
How can we take them away from Handan without anyone noticing?" Xiang Shaolong said in a deep voice, "How many available people do we have on hand?"
Wu Zhuo replied: "We mainly have two groups of warriors. One group is recruited from all over the world, but these people are not reliable. If there is an uprising, they may defect in battle. The other group is Wu Zhuo who serves as his godfather in various places.
There are two thousand adopted orphans and relatives of the Wu family. They are all absolutely trustworthy and are willing to bleed or even sacrifice their lives for the Wu family." Xiang Shaolong said: "The biggest obstacle is to transport Zhu Ji mother and son away.
What is it?"
Tao Fang said: "It's still the traitor Zhao Mun. The biggest problem is that he coaxed Ying Zheng into being devoted to him." Xiang Shaolong gritted his teeth and said: "It's the traitor again."
Wushi said: "Don't underestimate Zhao Mu. This guy not only controlled King Xiaocheng, but also formed a party with Guo Zong. The largest Zhao clan warrior guild and Mohist guild here vented their anger from the same nostril as him.
Generals like Lian Po and Li Mu who hold military power do not dare to offend him too much. Shaolong, you have become a thorn in his side now. You must act step by step, otherwise you will end up with a violent death at any time." Xiang Shaolong was stunned and said: "What is a warrior?
Guild?"
Tao Fang said: "That is a venue dedicated to training professional warriors. The owner of the Zhao clan warrior guild is Zhao Ba, who is very skilled in martial arts. Be careful when you meet him. He is very powerful in Handan." Everyone discussed again
After discussing the details of the matter for a while, Xiang Shaolong returned to his Hidden Dragon Residence.
Tao Fang walked with him: "Our people have been to the valley you mentioned in Sanglin Village. The house is still there, but we still haven't seen Mei Canniang come back. But don't worry, I have tried my best to find her."
Xiang Shaolong has another thing on his mind. It has been a year since he came to this era. He is getting deeper and deeper in both personal and emotional matters. Sadness and joy alternately impact his mood, making the 21st century far away from him.
More distant.
Sometimes it's hard to tell clearly which of these two eras is more like a dream. Or maybe life is just a big dream. Time is just an illusion, and a space-time machine is something that can make people experience different illusions. Even if you create time and space
I'm afraid even the madman who came out of the machine would not be able to figure out these puzzling questions.
Tao Fang added: "I arranged for your two friends to live in the courtyard next to your Yinlong Residence. Hey, Jing Jun and Teng Yi are just the opposite. Their eyes immediately light up when they see a beautiful woman, while Teng Yi is not interested at all.
"It's really strange." With the hidden dragon in sight, Xiang Shaolong stopped and briefly told Tao Fang about Teng Yi's tragic experience before breaking up with Tao Fang and going to see Teng and Jing first.
Jing Jun was making out with a beautiful maid in his arms. When he saw Xiang Shaolong, he was startled and stood up, quite at a loss. Xiang Shaolong smiled and said, "Enjoy yourself and don't pay attention to me." He walked into the inner hall to find Teng Yi.
Yi sat alone at the table and pondered, wondering if he was thinking about his dead wife, children and relatives again. Xiang Shaolong sat next to him and explained the current situation to him.
After hearing this, Teng Yi said: "If there are two thousand dead soldiers, it will not be a problem to break out of the city, but it will be more difficult to deal with the pursuers. If possible, I hope to train these two thousand people myself." Xiang Shaolong
After thinking for a while, he said, "Let me discuss it with Wu Zhuo." Teng Yi said, "Just let me be his deputy for marching and fighting. I have put a lot of effort into studying the art of war through the ages. When I was a general, I worked for a long time.
I have gained a lot of experience in fighting the Qin and Wei people."
Xiang Shaolong knew that this person was not lying, so he must be very confident when he said this. He said happily: "Without further delay, we will go and talk to Wu Zhuo immediately."
He admired it very much and readily agreed. Xiang Shaolong then took him to see Wu Zhuo. The two hit it off immediately, discussing the ways of military warfare and speculating, as if they met at a late date.
Xiang Shaolong was happy in his heart, fearing that Wu Tingfang would blame him for neglecting her and leaving the two of them alone. The tragic death of Mrs. Ni rekindled his hatred for Zhao Mu, and he also knew the importance of taking the initiative.
The most important thing at hand is to first get in touch with Ying Zheng, and then it's time to escape from Handan. Thinking of this, I can't help but think about Mei Canniang.
God has been very cruel to him. I hope nothing bad will happen to her again. He should also cultivate his mind and character. Unless he is really capable of protecting his beloved woman, he should not provoke love again. To Xiang Shao who knows him well
If you are a dragon person, you will know how unbelievable this change in his thinking is.