Xiao Gong has always been solemn, but he was laughed by Xuan Qi's slippery playful title, "If you don't take that sword, you will become a swordsman who doesn't take it, and I will come to take the sword all day long." ”

The girl smiled brightly, opened the door sideways to let in the guests, turned to the house and shouted happily: "Father, Father, the Forgotten Sword Boy has arrived." Everyone laughed in unison. Only then did Xiaogong notice that Xuan Qi was carrying a short sword and wearing a white sheepskin robe outside, but inside he was tight-fitting, as if he was going to go on a long journey, and his heart couldn't help but tighten.

At this time, the old man was walking out of the house, carrying a hat and a green cloth baggage, dressed in a short coarse cloth coat, obviously going on a long journey.

Xiao Gong hurriedly bowed deeply, "The heavy snow is blocked, the canal beam is late, I don't want to disturb the seniors hiking, please forgive me." ”

The old man smiled heartily: "The old man is coming, and it is very fortunate. Traveling far away, there is no schedule, please enter and take a seat. ”

While speaking, the girl Xuanqi had already entered the house and opened the coarse cloth on the family food, re-lit the charcoal fire, set up the clay pot for boiling tea, and quietly but warmly and cordially took care of Xiaogong and Jing Jian and Qin Feng to take a seat, and immediately went to the courtyard to arrange for Hei Bo and his party to take a seat in the side compartment. In a moment, everything was in order. The old man also took off his suite, changed into a sheepskin robe, and sat leisurely in front of the desk.

Xiaogong pointed at Jing Jian and said: "Senior, this is my Qin domestic history Jing Jian, and this is my Qin State Secretary Qin Feng." Jing Jian and Qin Feng bowed deeply to the old man.

"It turns out that this is Shangqing, no wonder the cultivation is so profound." The old man smiled.

"Don't dare to be, Qin Feng is like a firefly competing with the bright moon compared to his predecessors." Qin Feng hurriedly surrendered his hand.

Xuanqi was making tea, and smiled slightly in surprise: "These two are Neishi and Shangqing." So who are you? ”

Jing Jian said: "Senior, little sister, he is the new monarch of my Qin State. ”

The old man was not surprised at all, and smiled and arched his hand, "Your guests are here, and the cottage has become brighter." Xuanqi glanced at Xiaogong in a daze, and his bright eyes gradually dimmed.

Xiaogong smiled: "Little sister, don't treat me as a monarch, it's okay to be a friend when I'm a friend?" There was a clear expectation in his sincere eyes. Xuan Qi was silent, then smiled, and quietly withdrew from the room.

Xiaogong bowed to the old man again, and said solemnly and humbly, "Senior, the day before yesterday was in a hurry, and I didn't have time to talk in detail, so I came to visit today and begged my seniors to teach me." ”

"I know the king's intentions. In the affairs of the Qin State, the old man should do his best. However, you can only conspire slightly, you can't be in the business, please don't have high hopes for the old man. ”

"Senior, is it not because I am not respectful?"

The old man laughed and said, "Definitely. The old man has been idle all his life, and he does not seek to be heard by the princes, and he is even more unbearable to the toil of state affairs. My teacher once said that I am loose and free for life, and I will self-destruct if I am forced to enter the office. On the other hand, the old man has never studied the way of governing the country, and he has no interest in government affairs and state affairs. ”

"The predecessors had a deep insight into the world and had lofty insights, but how could they believe in ethereal learning? Could it be that my predecessors think that my Qin State is too weak to achieve the cause of the king? ”

The old man smiled slightly, paused slightly, and said, "Does the monarch know who I am?" ”

Xiao Gong was stunned, "The master of Wuxuanzhuang." I don't dare to take the liberty of asking about the seniors' names. ”

In an instant, the old man's eyes were full of tears, and he said with emotion: "The monarch sincerely asks for it, but the old man can't bear to hide it." I am the sixth grandson of Baili Xi during the reign of Qin Mugong...... How could I be indifferent to the Qin State? ”

Qin Xiaogong was surprised, stood up solemnly, and bowed to the ground: "Baili senior, Yingqu Liang is not late." ”

The old man of Baili helped up his filial piety, and hugged him with black hair and white hair. Xuan Qi was walking to the door of the study, silently wiping away his tears when he saw this, and staring at Xiaogong with bright eyes for a long time. After a long time, the two separated, and they were both sighing and wiping away tears. Jing Jian stood up and bowed solemnly and said: "The hermit of a hundred miles of predecessors has appeared, and the king has met a great sage, which is gratifying." ”

Qin Feng was also overjoyed and got up: "It turned out to be a hundred miles of seniors, no wonder the cultivation is shocking the ancient and the present!" Qin Feng admired also. ”

Xuan Qi rubbed his eyes and smiled, "Father knows that he can't help it, he wanted to leave early, but he didn't get away, and God willed." ”

The old man sighed leisurely, "Yes, it is the will of heaven." Don't hide it from the monarch, after the death of Mu Gong, the ancestor Baili Xi returned to Chu to live in seclusion and self-cultivation. Before his death, the ancestor predicted that there would be a great prosperity in the Qin State more than 100 years later, and instructed the descendants to move back to the Qin State to live, but they were not allowed to serve as officials. ”

Xiaogong was surprised, "Why is this?" ”

The old man said: "The ancestors considered that the descendants would occupy important positions with the merits of their ancestors, and they could not achieve great things. It is to study with the sixth generation of Baili, never into the office, which is actually the legacy of the ancestors. Over time, it has also become a family style. ”

Xiaogong sighed heavily, "Hundreds of miles of predecessors, now the Qin State is poor and weak, and the country has no talents. The canal beam is the king, and it is difficult to sing alone. I implore my predecessors to give guidance to the canal beams, so that our people can have food and clothing, and the soldiers will be strong and wealthy. Otherwise, how could Qu Liang face the elders of the Qin State? How can you face your ancestors and ancestors? ”

Xuanqi was moved by the sincerity of Xiaogong, shook the old man's arm and said, "Father, don't you have a plan?" ”

The old man slowly stroked his long white beard, "I have been thinking about the affairs of the Qin State for a long time, and today, the opportunity has arrived." The way to rejuvenate the country is people-oriented, and it is true for all countries. If the Qin State wants to be strong, it must find this great talent who turns things around. ”

"But there are no talents in the world, but where can they be found?"

"The monarch should not be erased by a word. Fang Jin's Warring States is competing for power, celebrities and gentlemen have come out in large numbers, the front wave has not retreated, the back wave has surged, the wind and dust are in the field, and there are many heroes. It depends on whether the request is lawful. ”

"Qu Liang sent many people to visit the mountains and cities of Qin State, why is it that great talents are hidden?"

The old man laughed heartily, "Governing the country and seeking talents, why not limit the country?" Since ancient times, who has been the king of the world, which one has not looked at the world to search for talents? A group of important ministers hegemonized by Mu Gong, the ancestor Baili Xi was a slave of the Chu State, the uncle of the ruling minister Jian was a native of the Song State, the general Pi Bao was a woodcutter of the Jin State, the famous financial minister Gongsun Zhi was a small official of the Yan State, and the military division You Yu was a blonde and blue-eyed Hu person. These five people are not old Qin, but Mu Gong has entrusted them with important tasks to become a hegemon. Kong Qiu was amazed by this, 'Mu Gong's mind, the overlord is small, and he is the king of the world'! From this point of view, those who govern Qin may not necessarily be Qin people, and they tie their hands and feet, how can they travel far? ”

Xiao Gong was originally a thoughtful person, and once he dialed it, he couldn't help but suddenly open up, "The predecessors are saying, seeking talents from other countries?" ”

"However, we will also collect talents from Shandong countries." The old man high-fived in response.

Xiao Gong couldn't help but excitedly said to Jing Jian: "Jing Jian, when you return to the country, you will immediately draw up a talent search order, and it will be widely distributed to all countries, big and small countries, no one will be missed!" Jing Jian responded excitedly: "Yes, do it immediately." ”

The old man of Baili smiled: "I will take the public to seek merit and go to Shandong to seek a great talent for the Qin State." ”

Xuan Qi said eagerly: "Father, who is it?" ”

The old man smiled mysteriously: "Who? I don't know. Xuan Qi grimaced at his grandfather, and everyone couldn't help laughing.

Seeing that twilight was approaching, Qin Xiaogong stood up and ordered to bring in the gift box. The old man of Baili waved his hand and said: "I think that the monarch of the country is not a layman, the Qin country is in a difficult place at the moment, such things should be used where they can be used, how can the old man receive the gift of national calamity?" "Said filial piety speechless, only a deep bow, "The great grace is not grateful, Yingqu Liang should never forget the Baili clan." It was getting late, Qu Liang said goodbye, and tomorrow he would send the order to seek talent. ”

The old man of Baili sent Xiaogong and his party to the hospital, and the cold wind swept the snow, and Xiaogong insisted on not letting the old man see him off. The old man said goodbye and asked Xuanqi to see him off.

Walking straight to the door, Xuan Qi didn't say a word. Xiaogong had already stepped out of the threshold, but he pondered silently as if he was nailed there, and suddenly turned back to Xuan Qi and said, "Little sister, I see you travel more than you do at home, and it is quite difficult to meet." Yingquliang wants to give his little sister a thing to miss him, but I don't know if my little sister is willing to accept it? ”

In an instant, Xuanqi's bright eyes looked directly at Xiaogong, and Xiaogong's sincere gaze calmly faced each other. The two pairs of eyes looked at each other to ask, to answer, to collide, to melt, and to turn into a raging flame in the cold winter twilight.

For a long time, Xuan Qi silently stretched out his hands, and a flush flew out of his face. Xiao Gong took out a six-inch-long copper sheath short sword from his arms and held it into Xuan Qi's palm with both hands. The short sword body carried the warmth of Xiaogong's body, and Xuanqi's hands couldn't help shaking, and tears flashed in his eyes.

Xiaogong glanced at Xuan Qi intently, turned around and strode away. After walking a few steps, Xuanqi silently caught up. Xiaogong turned around, Xuanqi untied the one-foot sword he was wearing from his waist, held it in front of Xiaogong with both hands, and his eyes shot a fiery and bright light. Xiaogong stretched out his hands slowly and with difficulty, his tightly pursed lips trembled, and his eyes firmly melted into Xuanqi's gaze. Xuan Qi slowly held the short sword into the palm of Xiao Gong, but his eyes were hazy and his cheeks were crimson.

Night fell, the cold wind was steep, and the snow reflected two figures that had been standing for a long time.

"Don't move, it's not easy, don't leave, don't give up."

"Heaven and earth are together, but dare to be with the king."

The vows and affectionate chanting shook and burned in the white sky.

Qin Feng looked at this scene, his heart also trembled slightly, he thought of a woman he admired in his previous life, but after such a long time, coupled with the fact that he was already a member of the Warring States, that feeling gradually faded. But this scene that touched heaven and man woke up this flame.

"I don't know when, I can meet such a strange woman!" Qin Feng sighed in his heart.

Immediately, together with the Jing Supervisor, he returned to the political affairs hall.

"Seeking merit, seeking merit." Qin Feng thought silently in his heart.

"I don't know if Wei Ying can receive this order to seek merit, and then come to the Qin State to turn things around for my Qin State!" Qin Feng sighed secretly in his heart. He knew that with his ability, he would not be able to replace Wei Ying to rejuvenate the Qin State, so it was imperative to get Wei Ying. However, Wei Ying was guarding his uncle's acne in Anyi in Wei State at this time, and it would take several years. In this way, if you don't have contact with the outside world, how can you learn about the Qin State's talent seeking order?

"It's really not good, I'll go to Wei again." Qin Feng thought about it.