Chapter XVIII Honors Ceremony
Chang'an Township, Qin Palace
Qin Zheng was reading the report coming from the front, but looking at this good news, he frowned and was silent.
Xiao Huhai, who is often sticking to Qin Zheng now, looked at Qin Zheng's bad face, and asked with concern: "Father, what's wrong?" Isn't it good to hit the front? ”
"No, General Wang Li and Zhao Gao inflicted heavy losses on the Wei army and reoccupied the Han capital Pingyang. It's just ......" Qin Zheng wanted to speak and stopped.
Hu Hai tilted his little head and looked at Qin Zheng suspiciously: "Then the father is still not happy?" Are you thinking about how to reward Wang Li's brother and them? ”
Qin Zheng was stunned after hearing this: "Oh? Yes... Yes, yes, my father was thinking about that. ”
In fact, Qin Zheng had already thought about what to give Wang Li and Zhao Gao, after all, Qin Jun has always had clear rewards and punishments, but Qin Zheng, as a modern person, also thought of something else.
"Wang'er, you come to see this." As soon as Qin Zheng stretched out his hand, a shiny gadget appeared in the palm of his hand.
Hu Hai hurriedly approached and looked closer: "What is this?" It's so pretty...... Is it a Xuanniao? ”
Qin Zheng looked at Hu Hai's curious appearance, and was also a little proud, and just as he was about to explain, he heard Zheng Ling shouting outside the door:
"Your Majesty, the two generals have already arrived thirty miles outside the city, you see?"
Qin Zheng nodded and said, "Well, I know. He ordered that all that had been prepared should be brought with him, and that he should tell the whole city that I would meet the triumphant army in the main street at four o'clock in the morning, and that everyone might come and watch the ceremony. ”
Zheng Ling was anxious when he heard this, which monarch at this time was not hidden in the deep palace, how could the ordinary people easily see it?
In particular, Ying Zheng has been assassinated, and he has to go out with several fake cars, and now that the army is insufficient, the whole city has to watch the ceremony, who can guarantee that there are no assassins?
Zheng Ling hurriedly persuaded: "Your Majesty, your safety is the most important, and I am afraid that the whole city will ...... to watch the ceremony."
However, Qin Zheng, who had been the king of Qin for a few days, was much more majestic than before, and directly interrupted: "I have made up my mind!" And don't be suspicious of the car tomorrow, all the civil and military officials are coming, and the clans of the countries are also brought! ”
"Hey!" Zheng Ling could only reluctantly agree, and then hurried to prepare.
Hu Hai also asked suspiciously: "Father, you didn't ask the whole city to watch the ceremony when you greeted General Wang, is this time so important?" ”
Qin Zheng patted Hu Hai's shoulder with a serious face and said, "Wang'er, remember, you can't pay too much attention to those who defend the family and the country. ”
Although Xiao Huhai was still ignorant, he still nodded heavily and agreed: "Hmm! ”
At the same time, outside the city of Chang'an
Wang Li looked at the letter in his hand, and said to Zhao Gao with excitement on his face: "Your Majesty wants me to ride into the city tomorrow to offer prisoners, and the people of the city will watch the ceremony!" ”
Zhao Gao was overjoyed at first, because the possibility of His Majesty killing him was not high, but then his face became solemn.
"General Xiao Wang, isn't it a little inappropriate for the whole city to watch the ceremony, now is not the time for me to unify Great Qin." Zhao Gao said worriedly.
Wang Li also nodded: "Even so, Your Majesty has decided that we must obey, and we will be more vigilant tomorrow." ”
"Hey!" Brother Zhao Gao could only reluctantly agree to the gift.
Wang Liyi turned his head to the iron-like Zang Shuo and instructed: "Tomorrow, you will escort Han Houchao to see the king, what should I do?" ”
"Hey!" Zang Shuo responded loudly, but his body was motionless.
Zhao Gao saw it in his eyes, and guessed in his heart: Wang Li was afraid that Han Hou would do something disrespectful, after all, this was Han Zhaohou, one of the few male lords in South Korea.
Later, Wang Li instructed his subordinates to perform their duties and prepare the entire prisoner sacrifice activity in an orderly manner.
The military and political departments of Daqin were busy all night, and the people of Chang'an Township couldn't sleep with excitement, and everyone was waiting for the moment when the army entered the city.
Finally, on the second day, Qin Zheng and Hu Hai packed up early in the morning, and the civil and military officials waited in the main hall early, and the army outside the city also slowly entered the city under the leadership of Wang Li.
As soon as Wang Li and the others entered the city, they heard someone at the head of the city shouting loudly: "The army is back, the musician plays "No Clothes", and the sacrifice reads the merits of the army!" ”
Then Qin Zheng's exclusive musician played "No Clothes" in the city, and dozens of strong men recited loudly:
"Sima Wang Li, Thousand Riders Zhao Gao; crossed the river, defeated the Han soldiers in the east, defeated the Wei division in the north, and took all the Han land; The military is mighty, and the merits are clear........."
At this time, the people near the city gate had arrived, and the soldiers who maintained law and order pointed at the army, and they were full of praise.
Wang Li and Zhao Gao also saw this kind of formation for the first time, but fortunately, they have been officials and generals for many years, and they have not lost their temper too much.
But the warrior knights behind him were much worse, their faces were full of excitement, and they straightened up vigorously, as if they had to step on the musician's drum beat with every step.
Fortunately, there is a new group of musicians every other paragraph, otherwise they are afraid that they will not be able to follow the road well.
As the army continued to advance, there were more and more onlookers, and there were also many families of scholars with titles, and they had a different feeling when they looked at the army.
The man who was close to the noble man dreamed that he could establish such a career, and the woman hoped that she could marry such a husband. Therefore, when the army passed by, there were those who saluted, those who scattered flowers and handkerchiefs, and there were countless people who cheered and applauded.
Now even Wang Li is a little upset, although he has long been a famous noble third generation in the country, but with his grandfather and father before, he will always live under the halo, but this time the cheers of the audience are for him and his subordinates.
And those martial knights were already a little flattered to be treated like this, especially those single knights, who were just hindered by military law and couldn't go up to talk, so they could barely hold back their restless hearts.
At this time, the only person in the whole army who can still be self is Zhao Gao, who has been married for many years.
Under the welcome of the whole city, Wang Li's vanguard finally came to the square in front of the palace, and Qin Zheng and the hundred officials had been waiting for a long time.
Wang Li then remembered that he was coming back to see His Majesty, so he quickly dismounted, holding the military talisman flag given by Qin Zheng and the seal of Han Hou, and shouted after bowing respectfully:
"Your Majesty, Sima Wang Li of the other department was ordered to support the military cavalry to attack Han, and he has come to hand over the order to offer prisoners!"
At this time, Zheng Ling hurriedly went down to receive the talisman, but Qin Zheng, who was sitting on the throne, got up suddenly, raised his hand and said:
"The generals are hard, the soldiers are hard, you don't have to be a hundred steps away from me to sacrifice prisoners today, you line up according to the ranks, and come to the stage one by one."
Qin Zheng's words made everyone unexpected, originally Ying Zheng was assassinated by Jing Ke, he only summoned the ministers from afar, and it was unprecedented to travel openly today, and now he still wants the whole army to be the king? Isn't that crazy?
Although Yingyi, who was temporarily acting as prime minister, was very timid, he had to stand up at this time, but before he could say anything, Qin Zheng shouted:
"What? My army is not afraid to kill the enemy on the front line, but am I still afraid to meet my own soldiers? Slippery world! ”
Yingyi was also stunned when she heard this, so she could only pretend to ignore what happened and returned to her place. And Wang Li and Zhao Gao, who were closer to Qin Zheng, were excited and entangled after hearing this.
Who doesn't want to be rewarded by the leader and stand at the top to be seen by everyone? But they were even more afraid that there really would be even one enemy hiding in the shadows, and that they would be implicated and killed.
Immediately, Wang Li hurriedly bowed and was about to open his mouth to dissuade him, but Qin Zheng acted more quickly, and dragged Wang Li's arm in a few steps:
"If the soldiers don't come up, then I won't be on it, I just want to be with my own soldiers and my own people!"
Wang Li looked at Qin Zheng's sincere eyes, and suddenly he was at a loss, and could only barely spit out two words: "Your Majesty......"
Qin Zheng looked at Wang Li and smiled slightly, dragged him onto the stage with a pull of his right hand, and then shouted loudly: "Great Qin's sons, don't you dare to go on stage?" ”
The soldiers in the audience were also at a loss for a while, just like Wang Li, but from the time they entered the city, everyone was holding back their strength, and when Qin Zheng asked this, many people's faces turned red.
"Dare!"
It was Zhao Gao who said this, he was the person who knew the most about Yingzheng, and now he couldn't lag behind, so he stepped onto the stage in a few steps, and stood respectfully behind Qin Zheng and Wang Li.
Qin Zheng looked at Zhao Gao approvingly, and then shouted to the audience: "Okay! What about you? I want to see how many bloody men are worthy of being called Lao Qinren! ”
"Why don't you dare!"
"Hey!"
"Well done!"
"Great Qin Wannian! Your Majesty Long live! ”
Groups of Qin troops began to line up, and the shouts of the army, the people, and the hundreds of officials rose wave after wave, and finally resounded in the sky!
At this moment, the volcano named Qin erupted!