Qin Shizhi's Confucian junior master

Chapter 206, Not a Simple Caravan
Seeing Sima Chang's nervous look, Ziyou smiled and patted Sima Chang's shoulder and said
"Don't be afraid, I'm just asking. The rebellion in Shu County almost caused a food panic in Qin State. Now that Qin State is going eastward, I don't want such a thing to happen again."

Feeling the beating from his shoulders, Sima Chang's heart was beating fast. Ziyou's words sounded like a beating to Sima Chang. Don't let him find out that there are powerful clans behind the rebellion in Shu Otherwise, look at how sharp my sword is. Looking at Ziyou's smiling face, Sima Chang quickly said, as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

"Don't worry, my lord. The Sima family is from the old Qin. From the ancestors to the present, they will always be loyal to the Great Qin and the King in their hearts. Naturally, they will not collude with those who rebel."

"I have never doubted the loyalty of the Sima family. The Sima family devoted themselves to the state of Qin and died. The slightest suspicion is disrespect to the two generations of Sima generals."

Ziyou looked at the suddenly flustered Sima Chang, who was a little puzzled. He went to Shu for Yu Yuan in Shu Mountain, but he was not sure that Yu Yuan would cooperate, and going to Shu Mountain was not an easy task. Shushan is protected by a large number of formations. If there is no one to guide the way, there is no way to find the way. When the Qin army besieged Shushan, they also surrounded but did not attack. People with ties to the rebellion handed over.

The great clans in the land of Bashu are definitely connected with Mount Shu. If there is a rebellion in Shu, Ziyou can follow the rebellion to dig out the people behind him. Not only can he cut off the root of the rebellion, but he can also find Yu Yuan, killing two birds with one stone.

As for the Sima family, Ziyou has never doubted it. Although the Sima family is a marginal figure in the court of the Qin Dynasty, they have been blessed for generations. Sima Chang is also in charge of smelting matters throughout the country. The level of rebellion and accomplice, just looking at Sima Chang's expression, Ziyou felt that the other party might have misunderstood something. If there was no rebellion in Shu, Ziyou still counted on the Sima family to help him lead the way. He must know how to contact Shushan Yuyuan.

"Yes, yes, yes." Sima Chang was already sweating profusely when he heard Ziyou's words, thinking that Ziyou was definitely beating their Sima family. Just be wrong, two generations of Sima generals, the first is Sima Cuo, and the second is his grandfather Sima Jin, Sima Jin was said to be the rebellious accomplice of Wu An Jun Bai Qi, and was given to death together.

What Ziyou said to Sima Chang meant that if the Sima family still maintained the loyalty of Sima Cuo, then the Sima family could continue to exist. If it was like Sima Jin and those rebellious accomplices, I don't mind sending the Sima family on the road .

Now Sima Chang can't wait to go back to Sima's house immediately, and ask his father if the Sima family has any connection with those rebels. Now that the sword is on his neck, Sima Chang looks at Zhan Lu on Ziyou's waist, He had heard that Ziyou usually did not carry a sword, and traveling with a sword often meant killing people. Thinking of this, Sima Chang became even more flustered.

Ziyou looked at Zhan Lu on his waist, then at Sima Chang who looked weird, so he asked

"Master Sima, why are you sweating so much, do you need a sweat towel?"

"Ah!? Nothing, it's too hot, I just wipe it off myself." Sima Chang quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead and said.

"En." Ziyou took a deep look at Sima Chang, then turned his horse's head and got off the horse and returned to the carriage.

Looking at it like this, Sima Chang became more certain of his conjecture. He must ask his father carefully when he goes back, not only his father, but also his uncle. Even if he threatens them with a knife, he must let them speak out, otherwise If there is really any connection, the entire Sima family will go to heaven.

After returning to the carriage, looking at Ziyou's expression, Yan Lingji asked

"What did you say to that Sima Chang just now?"

"It's nothing, this Sima Chang is very interesting." Ziyou said, he always felt that Sima Chang was imagining something in his own head.

"From your look and what you said just now, we thought you were going to attack the Sima family." Concubine Yan said, just now Ziyou's hand was on Zhanlu's sword hilt, no matter how his eyes and tone sounded, he was beating Sima Chang .

"Is there?" Ziyou asked in surprise.

"No? Didn't you see how you scare a big man who is in charge of Qin's national iron officials?" Yan Lingji rolled her eyes and said, if it weren't for the large number of people here, she would have thought that Ziyou could Sima Chang was so frightened that he knelt down on the spot and admitted his mistake.

"Is there? I think I'm quite kind." Ziyou said, seeing that Sima Chang was nervous, he smiled and talked to Sima Chang.

Concubine Yan and Yanling Ji Qiqi rolled their eyes, don't you know your identity?You talk to people with a smile, it's better to just put Zhanlu on the neck of the person, Shao Siming nodded to Ziyou to show that he believed him.

"See? You just think too badly of me." Ziyou said with a hand.

"You're just cheating Shao Siming. When you first entered the rivers and lakes, you don't know what dangers are in the rivers and lakes. People's hearts are unpredictable." Yan Lingji retorted. Her greatest pleasure is bickering with Ziyou. There are too many rules in Xianyang, and she has a wild temper. In order not to cause trouble for Ziyou, she usually doesn't go out of Wangshi's mansion. The greatest pleasure is to quarrel with Ziyou and practice.

Shao Siming shook his head at Yan Lingji, expressing that Ziyou had not lied to her. Concubine Yan looked at Shao Siming's innocent appearance, and said in her heart that it was over. Another person from the Yinyang family was abducted. In the proud Ziyou, Concubine Yan reached out and pinched the flesh around Ziyou's waist, and Ziyou gasped in pain.

Looking at the majestic mountain road, Sima Chang breathed a sigh of relief. They are finally arriving in Shu County. Ziyou has not talked with Sima Chang for a while. Chang was worried day and night. He was always afraid that Ziyou was going to attack the Sima family. As long as he returned to the Sima family, he would be able to ask his father well.

When it was time for lunch, the Ziyou convoy stopped and started cooking in a nearby open space. At the same time, there was also a caravan resting not far from them. This caravan was not small, with about a hundred people. The guards They all carry swords. In Qin State, it’s okay to go out with swords and swords. Swords are now more of decorations than weapons. Qin State prohibits carrying and hiding weapons. The weapons here refer to bows and crossbows. It is strictly forbidden to keep crossbows and armor privately, even Lu Buwei and Ziyou dare not keep them privately. Unless they are bestowed by Ying Zheng, the lightest thing is exile.

"Hey, the danger is so high, the road to Shu is difficult, and it is difficult to go to the blue sky." Ziyou looked at the majestic mountains and said with emotion.

"Mister's talent is rare in the world." Sima Chang echoed from the side.

At the same time, someone in the caravan not far away from them heard Ziyou's words and looked over. They felt that someone was looking at him. Ziyou met his gaze. The other person was wearing a veil. It can't be said that the clothes are luxurious, but the materials are definitely not cheap. There are two young maids serving beside the woman.

Seeing Ziyou approaching, the woman saluted Ziyou, and Ziyou returned the salute. Although they took the king's orders to Shu County the night before, they traveled in plain clothes on the road so as not to affect the people. The armored soldiers did not wear armor, and their weapons were long swords such as swords. As for the bows and crossbows, they were all hidden. When passing the level, just take out the pass.

"My lord, this is from Widow Qing's caravan." Sima Chang pointed to the flag of the opposing caravan.

Ziyou looked at the flag on the other party's carriage. On the flag was a bright cinnabar-colored Jingwei bird. "Shan Hai Jing Hai Nei Jing" records: "There is the Ba Kingdom in the southwest. Taifeng gave birth to salty birds, and salty birds gave birth to Chengli , Cheng Li gave birth to the post photo, and the post photo is the beginning of the Ba people." With the perseverance of the Jingwei bird, the Jingwei bird has become the totem of the Ba people. Widow Qing's husband is a descendant of the Ba royal family. Birds make sense as caravan flags.

"Have you ever met Widow Qing?" Ziyou asked Sima Chang.

"No, the widow lives in seclusion and few people see her. Your Excellency is rewarding her on behalf of the king. She must come out to accept the reward in person." Sima Chang said.

"I'm not worried about this, I'm just curious about this strange woman." Ziyou said.

It was not surprising to hear Ziyou say that about Sima Chang. After all, there are countless people in Bashu and Sichuan who admire and worship Widow Qing. Many women worship Widow Qing as an idol. The atmosphere in Bashu is comparable to that of Qin. Women's tempers are even hotter, no less than men's. It is even common for husbands to be beaten by their wives at home.

After eating, everyone packed up and continued on the road. Ziyou's caravan was in front and the caravan was behind. When Ziyou walked through the rugged mountain road and came to a relatively flat area, Sima Chang said

"Sir, after crossing the valley in front of you is Chengdu, and Qu Yi, the prefect of Shu County, should already be waiting for us there." Sima Chang said.

"Well, then don't make people wait too long." Ziyou said.

After finishing speaking, the entire team speeded up, and the caravan behind them also distanced themselves from them. Just when Ziyou and others reached the middle of the valley, the sound of howling like apes echoed in the valley, and the horses in the team suddenly changed. Feeling restless, the soldiers immediately drew out their long swords to guard Ziyou and the carriage. Some soldiers took out bows and crossbows, which are the latest continuous crossbows developed by the public loser.

The caravan behind Ziyou also became serious. Dozens of guards surrounded a carriage and stared cautiously at the surroundings. The woman sitting in the carriage looked as usual without the slightest panic, as if she was used to such things. up.

There was a sway in the surrounding woods, and some people wearing masks and wearing Shu land servants were moving quickly in the woods, climbing vines with their hands. They made the long howls of apes, and each of them had a machete pinned to their backs.

　Everything is perfect today

　　
　
(End of this chapter)