In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Lu Buwei looked through the recent memorials and pressed his eyebrows.
In just a few months, he had aged a lot and even felt physically and mentally exhausted.
All because of Ying Zheng.
It's over.
Before the incident, no one would have thought that the first person Ying Zheng attacked was actually Wang's younger brother, who had a good relationship with him and had no quarrel with him.
It was not until Cheng Yu led his troops to attack Zhao, but rebelled against Qin and surrendered to Zhao, that everyone suddenly discovered that Ying Zheng had inadvertently made a move and removed the biggest obstacle.
Because Chenglong is valued by the royal family.
Although Ying Zheng is the eldest son, due to Zhao Ji's humble background, she was later transferred to Xianyang and granted the title of Madam. She has never been liked by the old Qin people. In comparison, Cheng Xi is a Qin person with a red and upright roots.
King Zhuang Xiang also liked him very much during his lifetime, so in order to win over the royal family, Lu Buwei promoted Cheng Xi's achievements and sent him on a mission to South Korea, gained the city, and was named the Lord of Chang'an.
But now, Lord Chang'an, who had placed his hopes on the long-term peace and stability of the country, actually surrendered to Zhao!
What a shame! What a shame! What a shame!
The royal family was greatly disappointed and immediately turned to Ying Zheng. At the same time, the court officials also complained against Lu Buwei, because it was Prime Minister Lu who decided to make him a general. Only Lu Buwei knew that all this was part of the king's plan.
"Cheng Xi's betrayal must be related to Guigu's descendant Gai Nie's mission to the State of Zhao. This is a subordinate who neglected his duty. Please punish him!"
Zhao Gao stood behind Lu Buwei, his cheeks even thinner, like a ghost.
The people of Qin were good at martial arts, and as the chief palace swordsman, Gai Nie had become a famous swordsman after losing consecutive battles, and had already gained a huge reputation.
Ying Zheng made his own voice from all aspects, making everyone in the government and the public, as well as the people of Qin, feel that the king had already grown up, so how could the prime minister continue to hold power?
"The Strategist is no longer worthy of his name. Although Genie has unparalleled swordsmanship, he is not a formidable enemy."
Lu Buwei said in a deep voice: "Have you not found out what happened in Yongcheng yet?"
The biggest headache for Lu Buwei now is actually not Ying Zheng, let alone Gai Nie, but Zhao Ji.
It was just that the Queen Mother returned to the palace for no reason, and she completely sided with Ying Zheng, fending off hidden arrows at every turn.
Lu Buwei could have continued to hold power as the Tuogu Minister of King Zhuang Xiang, but now a word from the Queen Mother could destroy his efforts.
There are no more constraints on the government. In this war against Zhao, Changping Jun Changwenjun is appointed as the general, and the Chu relatives charge into the battle. As long as they win, the power of the court will inevitably be reversed, and power will have to be handed over.
The only chance to turn defeat into victory is to instigate Zhao Ji against him.
Lu Buwei wants to know what happened in Yongcheng and how Lao Ai died!
"My subordinates are incompetent!"
However, Zhao Gao's answer was only four words, and he half-knelt on the ground with his head hanging deeply.
"Luo Wang has sent out several groups of strong men to investigate in the past few months. This time, half of the Eight Swordsmen of the Yue King were dispatched directly. We still can't find out?"
Lu Buwei's face darkened: "What do you think is the reason?"
"My subordinates dare not say anything!"
Zhao Gao was silent for a moment, gritted his teeth and said.
"Say it, don't worry!"
Lu Buwei's eyes were slightly closed.
"There is a spy in the net, and my subordinates suspect it is Commander Gan Luo!"
Zhao Gao spoke authentically every word.
"Back off!"
Lu Buwei's hands trembled.
Since the State of Zhao broke its promise and did not grant the city, Gan Luo naturally failed to obtain the position of Shangqing. However, he did not become depressed. Instead, he calmed down, studied knowledge and practiced martial arts. Lu Buwei was very pleased with the growth of this student.
But I didn't expect...
"Call Ganluo!"
Lu Buwei took a deep breath and said to the attendant.
"teacher!"
Not long after, Gan Luo entered the hall with a peaceful expression.
"sit!"
The two of them sat opposite each other. Lu Buwei looked at this proud disciple with charming eyes and a broad and tolerant aura, and his expression softened: "You have gained all the essence of Spring and Autumn, and you have not disappointed me."
At this moment, Lu Buwei felt relieved. If Gan Luo betrayed his teacher and became a traitor, he would never be able to advance bravely and increase his strength.
"I was about to ask the teacher for advice!"
Gan Luo stood up, bowed solemnly, and unsheathed the Gongshi sword.
"good!"
Lu Buwei stroked his beard and smiled, and also took a sword from the attendant's hand. The two came to the hall, stood still, and drew their swords.
Gan Luo attacked and Lu Buwei defended. This Prime Minister Lu was old, but he had a tall and straight posture, and his movements showed the charm of hard work. The master and the disciple saw each other's tricks.
The ninth phase of spring and autumn! The sky will no longer be with you, but the time will not be here soon!
The eighth posture in the Spring and Autumn period! When the body is happy, the heart is also at ease!
The seventh form in the Spring and Autumn period! If it is complete, it must be lacking; if it is extreme, it must be reversed!
…
At the end, the two came to the starting position, which is the general outline of the miscellaneous family, borrowing others' strengths to make up for their weaknesses.
Lu Buwei was pleased, feeling that Gan Luo had fully graduated and could inherit the lineage of the Za family. Unexpectedly, just when his moves were old and there were no new ones to use, the Gong Shi in Gan Luo's hands actually changed again.
The two sides of this merchant's sword suddenly gave rise to thousands of scenes, including children playing, farmers plowing the fields, scholars lighting lamps, red sleeves adding fragrance, merchants traveling, rich countries as rich as the enemy, the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and countless military conquests.
The lights of thousands of houses, the various conditions of the world, the rolling world of mortals, all kinds of scenes, all-encompassing, impact Lu Buwei's soul like a fleeting glimpse. All things in the world, ancient and modern things, this is the true essence of a hundred schools of thought, this is the Tao!
The way of the miscellaneous family!
"Ah! Stop! Stop it!"
Lu Buwei suddenly raised his head and cried out in pain, because his spirit simply could not withstand such a shock. He would die in the morning after hearing the news, he was really going to die.
Gan Luo sheathed his sword.
The light dissipates.
Everything just now seemed like an illusion.
"Who is it?"
Lu Buwei sat down slowly, sweating profusely, but his eyes were like a falcon, looking at Gan Luo fiercely.
It is normal for Gan Luo to be an envoy to the State of Zhao, and it is normal for his temperament to change and his strength to improve, but what he did just now was by no means his own ability.
There was an incredible strong man who poured his understanding of the Zajia Dao into the Gongshi Sword.
"Master Hu Hai."
Gan Luo said truthfully: "After he fully understood the Spring and Autumn Period, he introduced the tenth form to me and taught it to me, so that I can learn from the teacher!"
"Second Young Master?"
Lu Buwei was stunned and said subconsciously: "How could it be him? His age!"
Gan Luo sighed: "Teacher, I'm not old either."
"A genius!"
Lu Buwei's eyes were shocked: "So, he was also responsible for what happened in Yongcheng, and all the masters in the net fell into his hands?"
"I didn't disclose the information about the trap, but the young master has already known about the trap, so there must be another way."
Gan Luo looked directly at Lu Buwei with a magnanimous look: "Young Master once said that if you sail against the current, you will retreat if you don't advance. My teacher has already become a very popular minister. I have no regrets in this life, so why not let it go?"
"It's like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat!"
Lu Buwei's eyes lit up and he said loudly: "Since you have said this, how can you not know that if I retreat, I will die?"
Gan Luo advised: "Teacher and the king will fight to the end, and he will not tolerate it. If the power is in hand, the rapids retreat bravely, the ministers are grateful, and the king is grateful, our Qin Dynasty will not suffer internal strife, and can destroy Zhao in one fell swoop, and then unify the world, completing the ancestors of all generations
My wish is that the teacher will make great contributions and his name will be remembered in history!"
Historically, Ying Zheng went through three years from launching an attack to regaining the king's power. He fought openly and covertly with Lu Buwei, and manipulated all the Zhao and Chu factions. However, it also caused damage to the Qin Dynasty, so that after he took over the king's power, he repeatedly
Years later, unification began.
Now, if Lu Buwei can take the initiative to abdicate and resign as prime minister, then the unification step can be taken in this battle against Zhao!
"Innocent!"
Lu Buwei shook his head: "In all the countries in the world, among the heroes and overlords, which one leads to the throne will not be full of corpses! If I retreat, how can the king accommodate the three thousand disciples? How can the heaven and earth trap be accommodated?"
Gan Luo said: "Young Master can tolerate it!"
"Ha! After all, he still wants a business without capital, and everything I have in my life will belong to him!"
Lu Buwei sneered: "If I refuse, Gan Luo, where will you go?"
Gan Luo bowed his head and said nothing.
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
Lu Buwei's eyes widened suddenly, he waved his sleeves and said, "Go!"
"Students resign!"
Gan Luo put down Gongshi and heard the sound of footsteps in the hall. Lu Buwei came to the window and looked up at the sky. For a moment, he felt discouraged.
Cheng Cheng rebelled, Lao Ai was killed, and even the most outstanding disciples were abducted by others. Is it really true that it prospered and then declined?
He stretched out his hand and made a move, and the Gongshi Sword swung into his hand. Everything must be missing, and the extreme must be counterattacked. It was struck from many directions. With everyone rebelling and separated from relatives, he swung out a sword, and suddenly the room was filled with turmoil and the color changed in all directions.
There was a faint understanding in Lu Buwei's eyes, and he suddenly smiled: "There are still variables in the war between Qin and Zhao. I have been here in my life. I have no regrets in having such an opponent in this last game!"