The picture turns back to Guanzhong, and the time also returns to the period when Xiang Kang issued an order on the way north to Ye County and was sent back to Xianyang, Guanzhong by fast horse.

Seeing that Xiang Kang ordered him to send people to dissuade the people of Guanzhong from giving Xiang Kang the ancestral hall, and let himself hold a ceremony to worship the heavens on behalf of Xiang Kang, thanking God for the grace of Guanzhong for this year's autumn grain harvest, Zhou Zeng, the prime minister of the Han State who was respected by Xiang Kang as his uncle, did not hesitate, and immediately went to order all parts of Guanzhong, and asked the local officials in Guanzhong to persuade the people not to waste money and grain on the Xiang Kangsheng Temple, which actually had no effect, and at the same time asked Fengchang Temple to choose an auspicious day for the zodiac and hold a ceremony to worship the sky.

In addition, according to Xiang Kang's request, Zhou Zeng also arranged for a special person to come forward on his behalf to meet with the abolished Qin prince who had been under house arrest, and invited Ziying to also participate in the sacrifice ceremony held in Xianyang Beihan. As a result, the messenger also quickly returned, saying that Ziying was still a little prevaricated at the beginning, and seemed unwilling to show up again, and only agreed to participate at that time after hearing that this was also Xiang Kang's intention.

"The tail is clamped so tightly." Zhou Zeng smiled, and knew very well that Ziying's so-called excuse was just pretending, he had been under house arrest by the Han Army for nearly two years, and he didn't want to go out and walk around, and he definitely didn't believe it, but Zhou Zeng didn't break it, but he casually asked the messenger who went to contact Ziying: "Do you know what Yonghou (Xiang Kang's title for Ziying) has been doing recently?" ”

"When I returned to Xiangguo, I was still studying medicine." The envoy replied truthfully: "When Xia Guan saw Yonghou, he was leading his two sons to personally study and boil medicine, saying that he was trying a prescription for treating the disease of wind dizziness. ”

Zhou Zeng nodded casually, and said in his heart: "For the sake of you taking the initiative to surrender, I hope you will study the medical Tao for the rest of your life, and don't fight other ideas." ”

A few days later, after some careful preparations, Zhou Zeng personally presided over the ceremony of sacrificing to the sky, according to the rules, in Xianyang enough weight of the Han army, of course, all the civil and military were present to participate, and Ziying, who had not shown up for more than a year, was also sent by Zhou Zeng to the ceremony site to participate in the ceremony as the Marquis of Han Yong. Needless to say, seeing that Ziying, who had not appeared for a long time, also appeared at the scene, Xianyang Baiguan was of course quite surprised, and was very surprised that Ziying could also appear.

In addition to the surprise, there were several former ministers of the Qin court who had surrendered with Ziying who were also very excited, as long as they caught a little opportunity, they couldn't help but peek at Ziying standing in the crowd wearing a Han officer uniform, among these people, there were not only Ziying's brother-in-law and brother Jia Ping, the former Qin court court lieutenant, but also the original Qin court imperial history in the Cheng Wang Ming, Wei Wei Gao Jia and Neishi Huo Yi and others.

It turned out that Chen Zongzheng, who was personally named the Xianyang Order and the current Han Army Lefu Order, was in a very complicated mood, quietly peeking at the original old master Ziying, Chen Zongzheng's heart was not only excited and unstoppable, but also full of shame and guilt, just wishing to be able to crawl in front of Ziying, holding Ziying's legs and crying bitterly, pouring out the guilt and grievances in his heart, and he never forgot Ziying's loyalty.

But it's a pity that in front of many Han soldiers and soldiers, Chen Zongzheng didn't dare to do this and couldn't do it - because it would not only harm Chen Zongzheng himself, but also harm Ziying. At the same time, what disappointed Chen Zongzheng even more was that during this period, although Ziying's eyes had occasionally made contact with him, he immediately turned his gaze to the other side, as if he didn't know him at all. Seeing this scene, Chen Zongzheng also understood in his heart, knowing that Ziying was still remembering the past - it was himself who was the first to persuade Ziying to surrender to the Han army! (See Chapter 226 of this book)

After the solemn and cumbersome ceremony of sacrificing to the sky, according to Xiang Kang's order, Zhou Zeng took time out of his busy schedule to meet Ziying, first politely asked about Ziying's recent situation, and then took the initiative to ask: "Yonghou, are you still satisfied with your daily life?" If you need anything, you can just open your mouth to the lower official, and the lower official will try his best to help you solve it. ”

"Thank you Zhou Xiangguo, I am grateful." Ziying hurriedly thanked her, and said: "But there is no need, I live well at home, and I have someone to take care of my daily life, so I don't have to bother Zhou Xiangguo to ask in person." ”

"Yonghou, don't be polite." Zhou Zeng smiled and said: "Don't hide it from Yonghou, this is also what the King of Han meant, the King of Han personally explained in the letter to the lower officials, let the lower officials care about your daily life, and also clearly explained that as long as you propose it to the Yonghou, let the lower officials try to be satisfied." ”

"And this? King Han personally inquired about the diet and living conditions of his subordinates? ”

Ziying's face was full of surprise, obviously he didn't believe that Xiang Kang, who was as ruthless as a jackal and poisonous as a snake, could still be so good to himself, or after seeing Zhou Zeng smile and nod, Ziying hesitated for a moment before he said: "King Han's great grace, his subordinates are knotted with grass and rings, and it is difficult to repay them in case." But the life in the next is really good, no longer have to bother the King of Han and Xiangguo to care, it's just a small thing, I hope to get Xiangguo's consent. ”

"Yonghou, please speak up." Zhou Zeng replied casually.

"Back to Zhou Xiangguo, that's the case, in the next idle home, one is idle, and the other is to atone for the ancestors of the past dynasties, concentrate on studying medicine, and think of a medical book to benefit Li Shu." Ziying replied: "But Xiangguo, you also know that in the next house under the order of the king of Han, you can't go out without an edict, and the herbs used can only be sent out to buy them, which is not only extremely inconvenient, but also because the names of the drugs are confused, and the herbs you buy are often not what you need." Therefore, I would like to ask Xiangguo for permission to go out occasionally in the next place, go to the pharmaceutical market to select and purchase drugs by myself, and also ask the pharmaceutical merchants and medical workers for some folk medicine skills by the way, and help me study medicine. ”

"It's ......."

Zhou Zeng was a little hesitant, and he had to worry about the consequences of letting Ziying go out on his own, Ziying saw that something was wrong, and said busily: "Zhou Xiangguo, if you think it's inappropriate, you can withdraw your plea and never embarrass Lord Xiangguo." ”

Remembering that Xiang Kang had told him to treat Ziying well and try his best to meet Ziying's reasonable requirements in the order, Zhou Zeng hesitated again, but still smiled and said: "Okay, it's rare that Yonghou has the kindness of hanging a pot to help the world, then the lower official agreed for King Han, starting tomorrow, every half a month, Yonghou can go out to the medicine market to personally purchase medicines." ”

Ziying was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly thanked Zhou Zeng again and again, Zhou Zeng waved his hand and said that he didn't have to, and there were mountains of official business that needed to be used as cattle and horses for Xiang Kang, and he said goodbye after a few polite words with Ziying, and Ziying also hurriedly returned to his carriage surrounded by guards, preparing to return to his house to continue to accept house arrest, and did not dare to have any contact with other Han army civil and military forces.

It was also a coincidence that when Ziying returned to the carriage, he happened to pass by Chen Zongzheng's side, Chen Zongzheng's heart was beating wildly, and he hurriedly looked up to see Ziying, but Ziying still did not exist as if Chen Zongzheng did not exist, rubbed his head with Chen Zongzheng, and went straight to his carriage, Chen Zongzheng's mood was also like falling into a bottomless abyss, and his heart was even more painful.

The matter is not over, as the Xianyang officials dispersed, Chen Zongzheng inadvertently met his former friend Wang Ming, as well as the old confidants Jia Ping, Gao Jia and Huo Yi who had been present when discussing whether to surrender to the Han army, out of courtesy, Chen Zongzheng hurriedly bowed to them, but unfortunately these people also turned a blind eye to Chen Zongzheng, who tried his best to persuade Ziying to surrender, and walked by with his head held high, leaving Chen Zongzheng, who was halfway through the salute, standing in place in embarrassment, and his heart was even more painful.

In the end, Chen Zongzheng didn't know how he returned to his home, and after returning to his home, Chen Zongzheng also left everyone alone in the room in a daze, groaning in pain in his heart, and said secretly: "I'm not a soft bone, I'm not a traitor for glory, I persuaded the king to surrender to Xiang Kang's traitors, in order to save the king's life and keep the last bloodline of our Qin royal family." ”

I don't know how long it has been, but someone suddenly came to report from outside the door, saying that Zhang Zhi, the nephew of Zhang Han, the general of the former Qin Dynasty, came to visit, Chen Zongzheng had no contact with Zhang Zhisu, and secondly, he was in great pain in his heart, of course, he closed the door under the pretext of being unwell. But to Chen Zongzheng's surprise, the subordinate who refused Zhang Zhi quickly came to report and said: "My lord, Zhang Gongzi refuses to leave, saying that there is something very important to talk to you face-to-face, please be sure to meet with him." Zhang Gongzi also said that if you still refuse to see him, he will wait outside the door until you go out. ”

I didn't expect Zhang Zhi to be so reckless, after hesitating for a while, Chen Zongzheng still agreed to meet with Zhang Zhi, and then it didn't take long for Zhang Zhi, who was actually a little related to Xiang Kang, to be led to Chen Zongzheng, and as soon as they met, he smiled at Chen Zongzheng: "Chen Lefu forgives the crime, the younger generation has to use rogue means, and if you are offended, you will hope that Chen Lefu will have tens of millions of Haihan." ”

"Zhang Gongzi doesn't have to be polite, please take a seat, this official is really a little uncomfortable, so I just refuted Gongzi's face."

Chen Zongzheng replied with a smile, first asked Zhang Zhi to sit down, and then directly asked Zhang Zhi about his intention, but Zhang Zhi replied with a smile: "Actually, there is nothing serious, but I happened to pass by here, and it happened to be on a whim, so I took the liberty to come to the door to disturb." ”

"Why did the boy just say that there is something important and he must have an interview with the official?" Chen Zongzheng asked in surprise.

Zhang Zhi smiled and didn't answer, and took the initiative to change the topic, saying: "Chen Lefu, the junior is very thirsty, can you ask for a bowl of water and wine to drink?" This year's grain harvest in Guanzhong has been large, and the price of wine has fallen, Chen Lefu, you won't even be reluctant to give up a bowl of wine, right? ”

Looking at Zhang Zhi very strangely, seeing his hippie smile and relaxed expression, Chen Zongzheng vaguely felt that something was wrong with the situation, so he casually ordered his subordinates to fetch wine to entertain Zhang Zhi, and then after the subordinates left, Zhang Zhi smiled and asked: "Chen Lefu, I heard that before the King of Han entered the Guanzhong, you once served as a high-ranking and powerful Xianyang Order, and now the King of Han has renamed you to Yuefu Order, and is in charge of the palace music and dance, how do you feel?" ”

"Why is Zhang Gongzi asking this?" Chen Zongzheng suddenly became suspicious, and immediately became wary of Zhang Zhi.

"Nothing, just ask." Zhang Zhi smiled and said: "It doesn't matter if Chen Lefu doesn't want to answer, in short, the younger generation can understand your feelings, and finally was deposed by the King of Qin as a confidant, entrusted with the important task of managing the affairs of the Jingshi civil affairs, but before the butt was hot in the position of Xianyang Ling, he was renamed the Yuefu Order equivalent to idle work, no matter who this kind of thing happened, it would definitely not feel good in my heart." ”

"What does Zhang Gongzi want to say?" Chen Zongzheng was even more vigilant.

Zhang Zhi still refused to answer, and after seeing that there was no one left and right, Zhang Zhi suddenly lowered his voice and said in a low voice: "Chen Lefu, starting tomorrow, every half a month, the abolished King of Qin will be able to personally go out to the market on the north bank of Weishui, select and buy medicines, and return to study medicine!" ”

"Is there such a thing?" Chen Zongzheng's surprise was not trivial, and he couldn't help but blurt out, "How do you know?" ”

As soon as the words were asked, Chen Zongzheng was already extremely regretful, but fortunately, Zhang Zhi didn't mind his excited reaction, and answered his question positively for the first time, and said in a low voice: "Adults don't have to ask how the juniors know about this, in short, this matter is true, if the adults don't believe it, you can personally go to the market that sells medicine tomorrow to find out." ”

"Is it true?" Chen Zongzheng inevitably began to get excited in his heart, and said secretly: "The king can go out and talk to outsiders, which means that as long as the loyal ministers of the Qin court still have Great Qin in their hearts, there is hope to get in touch with the king." ”

At this time, Zhang Zhi said to himself again: "The younger generation knows that the adult will not be able to trust the younger generation, but what the younger generation just wants to tell the adult is that although the younger generation's cousin was forcibly accepted as a concubine by the Han King, the younger generation has never forgotten his identity as a Qin person, let alone the blood feud between the Great Qin and the princes outside the Guanwai. ”

"Zhang Gongzi, aren't you afraid that this official will report your words to Zhou Xiangguo and Lieutenant Chao?" Chen Zongzheng asked coldly.

"Juniors are not afraid, because Chen Lefu will never do this." Zhang Zhi replied confidently: "When the second emperor, the traitor Zhao Gao was so arrogant, who dared to disobey him for half a word?" Only Chen Lefu and Wang Pingzhun (Wang Ming) were ordered to investigate Li Youli Junzun's unjust case of thieves, risked their lives to explain the truth to the second emperor, and confirmed that Li Junzun was slandered and framed. ”

Chen Zongzheng suddenly understood why Zhang Zhi was eyeing him, but out of caution and vigilance, Chen Zongzheng still sneered and said: "That's not necessarily, people will change, maybe this official will suddenly be greedy, and give your son to Zhou Xiangguo or Lieutenant Chao in exchange for glory and wealth." ”

"Then please." Zhang Zhi stretched out his hands to Chen Zongzheng very calmly and said, "The juniors can be arrested now, and let Chen Lefu fall." ”

Chen Zongzheng stared at Zhang Zhi, seeing that Zhang Zhi's expression was fearless, his heart couldn't help but be a little shaken, and after hesitating for a moment, Chen Zongzheng suddenly shouted: "Someone!" ”

"The little one is here, what do the adults command?"

Chen Zongzheng paid attention to Zhang Zhi's expression, and saw that although Zhang Zhi's expression had changed, he still tried to calm down, and Chen Zongzheng also changed his words and said: "Asked Chen Ji to fetch the wine, why hasn't it been delivered yet?" Go and rush! ”

The subordinate agreed, and hurriedly went to urge the wine, Zhang Zhi also breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly asked: "Uncle Chen, in this way, do you believe in the juniors?" ”

"I just pity you for being young, and I don't want you to lose your life at such a young age." Chen Zongzheng said coldly: "Only this time, if you dare to have a next time, this official will immediately send you to Lieutenant Chao!" When you're done drinking, go and don't come back. ”

Knowing that Chen Zongzheng still couldn't believe himself, Zhang Zhi could only sigh, nodded in agreement, and then after a while, after the water and wine were delivered to Zhang Zhi's face, Zhang Zhi took it up and drank it all, and then really said goodbye, but when he was leaving, Zhang Zhi came to Chen Zongzheng again, lowered his voice and said: "Uncle Chen, there is not much time left for us, Han thieves are good at buying the hearts of the people, this year's Guanzhong coincided with the great ripeness, and each acre of land actually collected half an extra minute of grain, and the ignorant capital of Guizhou was grateful to the Han thieves, If this continues, Guanzhong Qianshou is afraid that he will really forget about Daqin. ”

Chen Zongzheng didn't speak with a straight face, Zhang Zhi didn't say anything, and arched his hand and went out on his own, leaving Chen Zongzheng to continue to sit alone in the room, suspicious in his heart, and said secretly: "Is this little vertical really loyal to Daqin?" Also, will the king really go out to the market tomorrow to buy medicine? ”

Being at home, the power is pitifully small and the subordinates are pitiful, of course, Chen Zongzheng has no way to quietly send people to follow and monitor Zhang Zhi, so naturally he doesn't know that after Zhang Zhi left his house, he ran to the house of his former friend, Wang Ming, the former imperial historian who now helped manage the price of the Han army control the land, and said the same thing to Wang Ming, and also vigorously praised Wang Ming and Chen Zongzheng for their righteous deeds of defending Li You, a loyal minister of Great Qin, without fear of violence......

Wang Ming was more cautious, and did not test Zhang Zhi like Chen Zongzheng, but before Zhang Zhi finished speaking, he had already asked Zhang Zhi to be kicked out of the house. But this is enough, as long as Wang Ming did not make a small report to Zhou Zeng and Chao Zhi, Zhang Zhi already basically knew Wang Ming's attitude - don't ask Zhang Zhi why he can know whether Chen Zongzheng and Wang Ming have reported to Zhou Zeng or Chao Zhi, Chen Ping, the head of the Han army's spies, stayed in Xianyang's right-hand man, and Shi Dongshu, the leader of the Han army, is not a person who takes Xiang Kangda's money and food for nothing.