Heirs of the Seven Swords of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 1598 This is the Spring Ceremony

After watching the team from Zuimenglou leave, Bai Tu let out a long sigh and raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his head. He happened to glance at the tea stall from the corner of his eye and found that the two 'traveling merchants' he had blackmailed were gone.

He didn't pay attention, and his eyes quickly drifted away.

He, who was about to lose his official title just now, was in no mood to pay attention to two poor people.

Also because of this experience, Bai Tu had no interest in continuing to search for people's wealth and wealth, so he simply collected his team and left in a hurry.

At the same time, on the other side of the town, Gao Jianli and Xiaoyaozi had quietly left the street where the trouble had just occurred.

As soon as the people passing by Zuimenglou were delayed, it was already past the scheduled meeting time with Long Qie, but the other person did not show up.

Gao Jianli and others guessed that Long Qie had noticed Bai Tu's group in advance and did not dare to come over to meet them rashly.

So the two of them now plan to meet up with Big Hammer first, and then try to contact Long Qie.

At this time, opposite the two of them, a man dressed as an officer wearing bright silver armor, a sword on his waist, and a bow and arrow on his back came over.

If Tianming Shaoyu were present, he would definitely recognize this young man in silver armor who they had met once before - even though they didn't know that the other person was one of the culprits of the destruction of the machine city.

Gao Jianli and Xiaoyaozi didn't know each other even more, but the only people who could walk around in the streets openly and wearing armor were generally those from the imperial military.

The only exception they knew was Chen He, but this young man in silver armor was obviously not Chen He.

Of course he is not Chen He, he is Zhong Limei.

The two subconsciously pressed the brim of their hats, lowered their eyes, and tried to walk directly past Zhong Limei and get through.

There was no way, the distance was already very close. At this time, no matter what actions they made, they would appear very abrupt, so they could only pretend to be mere passers-by and pass him by.

It looked like the two had succeeded.

Zhong Limei seemed to be looking for a clear target. He did not pay attention to the passers-by around him. His eyes kept scanning the surroundings, but he never settled on the target.

Gao Jianli and the others were wrapped up quite tightly, with basically half of their chin exposed.

The three people passed by each other, no different from other passers-by around them.

However, the two sides were only two steps away from each other. Zhong Limei suddenly frowned, as if he noticed something was wrong, and immediately turned to look at Gao Jianli and Gao Jianli.

Gao Jianli and the others seemed to realize that they were about to be exposed, so they quickly speeded up and walked quickly towards the entrance of an alley ahead.

"You two, stop!"

As the two of them walked faster, it became even more problematic. Zhong Limei stopped shouting without hesitation.

Gao Jianli and the others just pretended that they were shouting something other than themselves and slipped into the alley.

Zhong Lim had no choice but to chase after him, rushing into the alley in three steps at a time, only to find that the two sneaky and suspicious figures were gone, replaced by the Han Xin he had been looking for just now.

Seeing that it was Han Xin, Zhong Limei put back the unsheathed sword, took two steps forward, patted him and asked:

"Why are you here? I've been looking for you for a long time!"

Han Xin responded in a mournful tone, "I just went to have a cup of tea, take a rest, and experience the local characteristics."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Limei frowned, "I asked around on the way here. The reputation of the local garrison is very bad. They are cheating, extorting, and have no bottom line!"

"I was planning to go find that captain Bai Tu!"

Judging from his tone, it was clear that he was dissatisfied with what Bai Tu had done.

This is natural. Zhong Limei is a standard model of an outstanding soldier in the empire.

Han Xin pursed his lips and smiled when he heard this, and replied, "I have already seen it."

Zhong Limou raised his eyebrows and asked curiously with a slight smile, "Are they looking for trouble?"

Han Xin nodded slightly and said a few kind words to Bai Tu:
  "It's quite a rule. I'll just throw away a gold leaf. I'm not greedy."

Zhong Lim couldn't help but shake his head, "He is really the one taking the lead in exploiting the people... No, I have to teach him a lesson!"

After experiencing the battle of Guancheng, Zhong Limei has now been promoted to the rank of captain, and is on an equal footing with Bai Tu... However, he, an outstanding and elite officer, has been climbing for so many years before relying on Gu Xun's guidance to get around. It's quite outrageous to be on the same level as a idiot like Bai Tu.

Let’s not discuss the dark issues in the workplace for now. In short, if Zhong Limei, who is also a school captain, wants to challenge Bai Tu, he is obviously qualified.

Of course, the lesson he was talking about was not beating someone in the past, but just verbal condemnation or dissuasion.

The two of them were of the same rank, so of course Zhong Limei couldn't use his power to overwhelm the other, but he could still make Bai Tu take care of him and not dare to do anything wrong again.

Han Xin didn't take it seriously and replied casually, "You still like to meddle in other people's business."

"How can this be called too much..." Zhong Limei subconsciously wanted to refute Han Xin. Not to mention Bai Tu's obvious malfeasance, he couldn't just sit idly by and ignore the other party's shameless operation to bully the people.

However, he suddenly stopped mid-sentence, remembered another thing, and said doubtfully:

"You said you gave him a gold leaf...but don't you never bring money?"

"Why are you so rich all of a sudden?"

A piece of gold leaf may not seem like much, but it is actually quite a lot, otherwise it would not be so easy to get rid of Bai Tumu.

Even a high-end club like Zuimenglou... well, such a high-end establishment can't stop spending a single gold leaf in one night.

However, there are only a handful of gold-selling caves of the level of Zuimenglou in the world. It would be difficult for a person of the level of a school captain to spend money there once or twice a year.

Han Fei loves money. In the past, he lived in poverty because he was really poor and had no choice.

After being promoted by Gu Xun, he now also holds a military position at the rank of captain - although he was the chief general in the Battle of Guancheng and theoretically had more merit than Zhong Limei, this military promotion cannot be achieved overnight. of.

Colonel is the top rank for senior officers in the imperial army. If you are higher, you will be a serious general.

As for generals, they have already broken away from the category of officers. It is not easy to be promoted. At least a mere government city is not enough.

Back to the topic, Han Xin, who became a captain, was certainly not short of money, but he had always done nothing more than anything less.

Recently he has been hanging out with Zhong Limei, so he has left all the money matters to Zhong Limei.

After all, he only loves money so that he can spend it when he wants, not the money itself.

Zhong Limei takes it with him, as long as he has flowers.

Zhong Limei obviously knew what was wrong with his old friend, so he was curious about where he got the money.

In response, Han Xin showed a meaningful smile and replied:

"I took on a very lucrative job, and this is the reward - part of it."

"Errand?" Zhong Limei was confused, "What kind of errand did you take?"

He and Han Xin came to Dongjun because Gu Xun told them to come to help escort the Yinghuo Stone.

This task was not handed down by Ying Zheng, and Gu Xun did not specifically inform Xianyang. It seemed like it was a bit overstepping the mark, but in fact... it was indeed a bit overstepping the mark.

But there are so many holes in the empire that it’s hard to count, and no one cares about such small problems.

Moreover, the matter of the Stone of Fire was already very messy.

First, the troops from nearby counties were transferred to take charge, and then it was handed over to General Wang Li, who was about to arrive with his army. But at the same time, the net was also tossing here, as well as the Shadow Secret Guards.

Theoretically, it doesn't matter which side transports the Yinghuo Stone back to Xianyang, as long as you can do it. There is nothing wrong with Gu Xun sending an extra person to help.

When Zhong Limei went to Bai Tu, he wanted to talk about not only the other party's search for people's wealth and anointing, but also about asking about the situation of the Yinghuo Stone. In other words, the latter was his real purpose.

However, after he and Han Xin arrived in Dongjun, the latter suddenly disappeared, forcing him to put Bai Tu aside to find someone first.

Now that the man is back, he says some incomprehensible words that make him confused.

Han Xin didn't seem to have any intention of explaining Zhongli's confusion. He didn't answer him and just said perfunctorily:
  "Let's talk about it later, I don't want to tell you yet."

"No...don't want to tell..." Zhong Limei almost made his long-time friend crazy.

We came to Dong County with an order to perform a mission, but you secretly took on private work behind my back! You don’t want to tell me yet! ?

Why don't you go to heaven!

"Are you kidding me?" Zhong Limei crossed his arms and looked at his friend with a sneer.

Han Xin blinked his eyes without emotion and asked him, "Do you really know what you are going to do in Dongjun?"

Zhongli was stunned, "What do you mean?"

Han Xin shook his head, still not intending to answer his friend’s questions:

"Aren't you going to deal with the man named Bai Tu? Go quickly, while he has just been teased by the people from Zuimenglou, and he is at the most uneasy moment in his heart."

"Don't change the topic and ask, what do you mean?" Of course Zhong Limei didn't take his bait. He had plenty of time to deal with Bai Tu, so there was no need to rush.

What he was more concerned about now was the hidden meaning in Han Xin's words - could it be that the Imperial Master had other motives for sending them here?

Han Xin looked at him like this and gave an emotionless smile:

"Oh, for you, not knowing is not a bad thing."

"Anyway, you just do what you want."

Han Xin knew very well that although Gu Xun sent them to Dongjun, the only one he really counted on was himself.

As for Zhong Limei... he just threw it out as a bait to attract attention openly.

Of course, he had to pay more attention to his friend to prevent him from accidentally getting in.

"Can't you speak clearly?" Zhong Limei asked helplessly.

"No." Han Xin replied ruthlessly.

Let me tell you clearly, it's not easy to use this bait of yours. After all, you have a straight temper and can't hide anything.

"You... you can do it!" Zhong Limei also had nothing to do with Han Xin. He pointed at him and was trembling with anger, but he couldn't say anything else and could only lower his head, "Forget it, if you don't want to say it, don't say it. Bar."

"Two people ran in just now, did you see them?" Helpless Zhong Limei chose to change the topic to his original purpose of entering this alley.

"Is there any?" Han Xin looked at him expressionlessly and asked.

"Don't pretend to be stupid with me!" Zhong Limei didn't accept his trick, "This alley is only one road, you must have seen them."

"Tell me quickly, those two people seem to be wanted felons in the empire."

"It doesn't seem like it's your duty to catch wanted criminals, right?" Han Xin asked after hearing this.

"Then you can't ignore it if you see it!" Zhong Limei replied with wide eyes, "What's wrong with you, is it so weird?"

Han Xin didn't want to talk to Zhong Lim anymore, so he simply spread his palms and looked at his fingernails, showing a completely arrogant attitude.

Zhong Limei opened his mouth to say something, but a low and loud horn sound suddenly sounded outside.

Hearing this horn, Zhong Limei frowned, "This is the horn for emergency assembly! Something happened?"

"Come on, go see what's going on!"

"It has nothing to do with me." Han Xin replied calmly, looking completely indifferent.

"You...you wait until I get back to settle the score with you!" Zhong Limei was a little angry because of his torment, so he hurriedly ran away after saying a harsh word.

In response, Han Xin forced out a smile again and said, "I hope you still have time to settle accounts with me in the future."

After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave, but found that his eyes suddenly darkened, and a tower-like figure blocked his way and blocked the few sunlight in the alley.

………………

Guanzhong, Xianyang, the imperial capital.

While Gai Nie and the others rushed to Dongjun day and night, Young Master Fusu also returned to Xianyang, even faster.

After all, his carriage does not need to be driven by himself, it runs day and night, and the road it travels on is a flat straight road, unlike Genie and the others who often have to choose a path with fewer people.

As soon as Fusu returned to Xianyang, he was summoned directly into Zhangtai Palace by Ying Zheng before he even had time to take a sip of water.

The first issue that Ying Zheng paid attention to was naturally Confucianism.

The main hall of Zhangtai Palace.

This main hall is the place where court meetings are held. Ying Zheng rarely meets with one or a few people alone here, usually in his study.

But this time, he chose to meet Fusu here.

The empty palace was no longer crowded and solemn as during the court meeting, only the calm voice of Prince Fusu echoed.

He was reporting his views on Confucianism and Xiaoshengxian Manor to his father.

On the high steps, Ying Zheng was wearing a black and yellow dragon-patterned robe, a twelve-pointed crown on his head, and a long sword Tianwen at his waist. He placed one hand on the hilt of the sword and stood with his back to Fusu. In front of the throne, he listened quietly to Fusu's statement. After he finished speaking, he replied in a deep voice:
  "I already understand your views on Little Sage Village."

"However, the law says: chivalrous people use martial arts to violate the law, and Confucian scholars use literature to disturb the law. These are the two major sources of disaster!"

"Now that Mohism has been destroyed, Confucianism still exists, so we must pay attention to it!"

Fusu stood below and wanted to argue when he heard these words, but in the end he couldn't... or maybe he didn't dare to speak. He just bowed and nodded in response:
  "My son understands that Luo Wang is still closely monitoring Songhai."

"only……"

Fusu said hesitantly.

Ying Zheng tilted his head slightly and asked in a cold and emotionless tone:
  "You think it's inappropriate?"

After Fusu considered it for a while, he bowed and replied, "The net is originally a weapon of the empire. It is very murderous. I'm afraid it won't have any comforting and gentle meaning."

"The murder weapon...heh, a sharp sword hanging on the head may make them more sober." Ying Zheng snorted coldly and did not think there was anything wrong with using a snare to monitor Confucianism.

"Whether Fu Nian can still be on the coast of the East China Sea and be known as a Confucian sect in the world is only a thin line."

"Can……"

Fusu wanted to fight for it again, but Ying Zheng turned around and interrupted him directly:

"I heard a rumor recently."

(End of this chapter)