Chapter 125: Fate
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Sima Xin escorted Zhang Liang to Xianyang. It's not so much about escort as it is about enshrinement. Along the way, in addition to the supply of good food and drink, you also have to endure the other party's merciless destruction of your ears. "General Sima, what are we going to eat today?" Zhang Liang began his daily routine meal inquiry.
For this kind of mental attack that will appear every day, Sima Xin has become accustomed to it. "Zhang Situ, what you think about every day is what you eat, isn't there nothing else to do?" Sima Xin asked angrily. "To eat is to live. Don't you understand this? β
Hearing the other party's answer, Sima Xin immediately sneered and asked, "Then what are you living for?" β
I saw Zhang Liang reply seriously: "Of course I live for my daughter-in-law!" β
Sima Xin felt completely speechless, and in the face of Zhang Liang's verbal harassment, he was almost extremely angry. If it weren't for the prime minister's mission, I'm afraid Zhang Liang would have been killed long ago to relieve the hatred in his heart. "Now there is a shortage of supplies, and this year there is a big drought. There is no excessive amount of food for you to waste. Sima Xin replied coldly.
After listening to the other party's reply, Zhang Liang laughed instead of anger: "Great drought? I know that it is a year of great drought, but your court is still heavy on taxes and taxes, making the people miserable and complaining. Your skin is thicker than the Great Wall. "You!!" Sima Xin glared at this bright light, as if he had been stripped of the scales by the other party. After suppressing his anger, he only said coldly: "Tomorrow will be in Xianyang, I want to see how long you can laugh." I'm afraid that as soon as you enter the Prime Minister's Mansion, you will die. β
Zhang Liang didn't care about Sima Xin's intimidation. just replied lightly: "When will I die, I don't know." But your death is probably coming soon. β
"Hmph, you don't want to be quick to speak, and listen to the alarmist here."
Seeing that the other party didn't believe his words, Zhang Liang continued: "I dare to bet with you, if you stay in Xianyang for three days." Someone will weep for you next year. β
Hearing Zhang Liang's words cursing himself, Sima Xin was just about to refute it, when suddenly a sergeant stepped forward and made an urgent report: "General! Lord Zhang Han sent a messenger to say that there was confidential military affairs. β
When Sima Xin heard this, he hurriedly ordered the messenger to come and ask questions.
After the messenger stepped forward, he reported to Sima Xin: "My lord, General Zhang Han has an order, ordering you to enter the Prime Minister's Mansion as soon as possible to inquire about the movements of the imperial court after entering Xianyang. β
Listen to Zhang Han's orders. Sima Xin was confused at the moment. He whispered to the messenger, "What happened to the army?" Let me ask the prime minister about the movements of the imperial court. β
The messenger was speechless, and his expression was extremely embarrassed, as if he did not want to mention the army ahead.
Seeing his expression, Zhang Liang said coldly: "Let me guess, were you defeated by Xiang Yu in Julu?" Not only defeated, but also defeated. Now there are only 200,000 troops. Your General Zhang Han still has to retreat to defend the army? β
Hearing Zhang Liang's speculation, the messenger looked at Zhang Liang like a ghost. He really didn't know how the other party guessed everything that was happening at the front. Even the number of troops and General Zhang Han's actions seemed to have seen it with his own eyes.
Sima Xin looked at the messenger's expression and immediately knew that Zhang Liang had guessed correctly. He couldn't help but gasp. There was a slight chill all over his body.
did not wait for Sima Xin to make any decisions. Zhang Liang suddenly asked him with a serious face: "Sima Xin, did you tell Prime Minister Li Cheng about the news that you brought me to Xianyang?" β
When Sima Xin heard this, he immediately nodded in response.
"Does the prime minister already know that his son died in Yongqiu?"
Sima Xin didn't know why the other party had this question, so he could only reply uncertainly: "The battle report has already arrived at the imperial court. I guess I already know. β
"Then Prime Minister Li has not replied to you or sent someone to explain how to deal with me?" Zhang Liang followed and asked.
The other party shook his head to indicate no.
Zhang Liang thought calmly for a while, and suddenly said to Sima Xin: "General Sima, you should send someone to secretly return to Xianyang as soon as possible to find out the news of the prime minister." β
Sima Xin didn't expect that the other party would dare to order him to do things. But hearing his tone, it was clear that he had guessed something. Thinking of the other party's speculation about the result of the battle of the giant deer just now, he didn't dare to slack off. "Why did you send someone to find out the whereabouts of the prime minister? What do you mean? "Along the way, I will eat yours and drink yours. It's okay to be angry with you, I can't always let you suffer. So I want to compensate you. I suspect that Prime Minister Li Cheng is no longer alive. β
Zhang Liang's guess was like a thunderbolt from the sky, and Sima Xin, who was shocked, did not come back to his senses for a long time.
Seeing that the other party did not react, Zhang Liang continued: "The prime minister lost his beloved son, and you captured me again." He didn't react or give any orders. Don't you think it's weird? Now that Zhang Han is defeated, I ask you to ask Prime Minister Li Cheng. You should find out what the prime minister's situation is now. Otherwise, I'm afraid that you will really be hit by me and die in Xianyang. β
Sima Xin was covered in a cold sweat when he heard this, and even the clothes on his back were soaked. He didn't want to believe that Li Si was dead, but Zhang Liang's words made some sense. After several trade-offs, he finally made a decision.
He dismounted and said a few words to a sergeant close to him, and the man drove away alone.
When the man was far away, Sima Xin ordered him to camp on the spot and rest.
Late at night, Zhang Liang was missing his daughter-in-law in the barracks. Suddenly, Sima Xin entered from outside the tent, still holding two wine jars in his hands.
Seeing the other party's actions, Zhang Liang asked curiously: "General Sima, this is too much drunk and went to the wrong barracks?" β
Sima Xin was not annoyed by Zhang Liang's ridicule, but changed his normal behavior and replied calmly: "I will go to Xianyang tomorrow, maybe you think I am your defeated general, but I regard you as a rare opponent, I want to have a break with you, and I want to ask a few questions, is it okay?" β
Zhang Liang saw that the other party had no arrogance and indifferent words in the past, and immediately smiled: "It's a fool not to drink wine, come on." β
Hearing that the other party had agreed, Sima Xin simply sat on the ground with him. After the two drank a few glasses, Sima Xin suddenly asked, "In the battle of Urn Valley that day, if I insist on not retreating, what will happen to the victory?" β
Zhang Liang didn't think about it. The other party is still thinking about that battle. I admired the perseverance and dedication of the general in front of me. "I don't know. Because nothing happened, I could say anything. Maybe it's a lose-lose situation, maybe it's your death, or maybe it's me. β
Regarding Zhang Liang's answer, Sima Xin seemed a little helpless. Indeed, as the other party said, nothing happened. No one can say. After taking a sip of wine, he continued: "If the prime minister is really as you say, he is no longer there." How do I deal with myself? "Then you can run away, the farther away the better!" Zhang Liang replied without thinking. "Why should I run away?" Sima Xin asked. "Because the people who can deal with you and Zhang Han in the imperial court are no longer there, and all that awaits you is suspicion and jealousy. Both of these are weapons that can kill you. β
Sima Xin was silent, he knew that Zhang Liang's words were right. After a moment, he asked, "What about you?" What do you do? β
I saw Zhang Liang smile slightly, and then replied: "Individuals have their own lives, and individuals also have their own luck." Destiny this thing. No one can say. I can only take one step at a time. β
After listening to Zhang Liang's answer, Sima Xin wanted to say something more, but suddenly the voice of the sergeant returned from outside the tent. The sergeant in charge of the investigation is back!
After Sima Xin went out of the account alone, he stayed outside for a long time. After that, he returned to Zhang Liang's room with a dead face.
Looking at the other party's expression, Zhang Liang already knew that his guess had come true. At this time, he couldn't help but think of the night when Li Si let him go, and he felt a sadness in his heart. He raised his glass and poured it on the ground. It's as if they're paying tribute to each other.
Zhang Liang's actions did not surprise Sima Xin. After being silent for a long time, he spoke, "Zhang Situ." I'll send you to Xianyang tomorrow. I am a Qin general, and I should be loyal to the imperial court. Loyal to Your Majesty. β
Hearing Sima Xin's final choice, Zhang Liang just smiled and nodded, as if he knew that the other party would be like this. "How did Prime Minister Li Cheng die?" "He was beheaded by His Majesty for collaborating with the enemy and beheaded in the city."
After getting the cause of Li Si's death, Zhang Liang sighed that providence made people. I thought that Li Si's ending would change slightly because of the first emperor's several rebellions. I never thought that she would still be able to escape this fate.
Early the next morning, Sima Xin took Zhang Liang into Xianyang, the capital of Qin. Weishui runs through the south, the mountains are in the north, and the mountains and rivers are sunny. Therefore, it is called Xianyang. When this capital, known as China's first imperial capital, appeared in front of Zhang Liang's eyes, its majesty and magnificence deeply attracted this traveler from thousands of years later. Since 304 B.C., it has been more than 140 years since Qin Xiaogong moved from Yongcheng to the newly built Xianyang City in Shang Ying. It has undergone several generations of repairs and reconstructions by the Qin kings, and has witnessed countless histories and changes. It's a symbol! A symbol of conquest! A symbol of the world!
As soon as Sima Xin entered Xianyang, he took Zhang Liang to the Qin Palace. After the news of the inner servant, the news of the capture of Zhang Liang was transmitted to the inner court.
When he was young, the chamberlain came out and announced: "Your Majesty ordered someone to take the prisoner to the palace, and ordered the chief Shi Sima Xin to wait at Sima Gate. β
After listening to Emperor Qin's will, Zhang Liang quietly approached Sima Xin and whispered, "Don't wait stupidly. Remember, take a detour and flee to the place where Zhang Han's army is. Also, tell Zhang Han that it is okay to surrender, but it must not surrender Xiang Yu. Otherwise, the 200,000 soldiers of the Qin army would be in danger. β
looked at Zhang Liang, who was about to step into the ghost gate, but still pointed out the way for himself. Sima Xin suddenly felt a little heartache, he hated why this person was not an official of the Qin Dynasty, why he did not assist His Majesty, if he could do so, the Qin Dynasty would not have this situation.
After listening to Zhang Liang's words, Sima Xin also quietly took out an item from his sleeve, and after avoiding everyone's sight, he quickly stuffed it into Zhang Liang's arms. Then he whispered, "I regret not letting you go now, it's too late." I don't know if I can see you again if I say goodbye today. This is a self-defense item found from you, take it with you. I hope that the fate you are talking about will not end here. β
After the two finished speaking, they looked at each other and smiled. Zhang Liang then turned to the chamberlain who announced the decree and smiled: "Let's go, take my brother to meet your emperor Lao'er, my brother is going to make trouble in the Heavenly Palace!" After speaking, he strode into the main hall of the Qin Palace.
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