Chapter 41: Confession of the Righteous Father
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Although it is said that the two sons are dispensable in Ying Zheng's heart, Zhang Jiashi knows one thing very clearly, that is, Ying Zheng is still a little dissatisfied with his arrangement. Although the other party is a famous master, such a fact does not allow Yingzheng to completely remove the mustard in his heart.
After all, for Ying Zheng, Zhang Jiashi and many people who participated in this spring hunt, the defense of the Shanglin Hunting Ground was Zhang Jiashi's responsibility.
Therefore, after everyone left Shanglin Yuan, Zhang Jiashi, who led the troops back to the barracks, met a person he was not surprised by.
That's the father-in-law who has been basically dispatched by Yingzheng and contacted him.
Gonggong Xi read out Yingzheng's will, that is, Zhang Jiashi's income next year will also be halved.
Zhang Jiashi, who could be said to be quite surprised by the result of this punishment, after receiving this decree with a rather small content, Gonggong Xi gently patted Zhang Jiashi's shoulder and said slowly: "Zhang Duwei, do you know what Your Majesty's punishment is for?"
Zhang didn't quite understand, but Zhang knew that His Majesty cherished Zhang more. ”
Zhang Jiashi said this, which made Gonggong Xi nod: "That's right, Your Majesty wants to show an attitude." There are some things that His Majesty is actually very dissatisfied with. Although the deaths of the two sons have nothing to do with Zhang Duwei, Zhang Duwei must bear some responsibility no matter what the reason. His Majesty's move naturally has the intention of punishing Zhang Duwei, but just as Zhang Duwei thought, His Majesty's move is more to let Zhang Duwei get out. ”
Zhang Jiashi nodded, and then bowed slightly in the direction of Xianyang.
Father-in-law Xi saw this scene and nodded slightly. After Zhang Jiashi stood up again, Gonggong Xi continued: "Duwei Zhang, this time Xi is not just reading this will, Your Majesty also asked Xi to convey an edict. ”
"Hi father-in-law, please speak. Zhang Jiashi clenched his fists slightly at Gonggong Xi.
"Your Majesty said that there are some things that I hope Captain Zhang will know about the etiquette. The marriage of the two princesses is a sloppy thing. His Majesty also said that there was a problem, that is, Zhang Duwei had no parents or elders, and such a thing was quite difficult to deal with in this matter. Your Majesty asks you, I don't know if you would like to recognize General Mengwu as your father-in-law?"
The words that Father-in-law Xi said made Zhang Jiashi very stunned.
Who is Meng Wu?
Perhaps in the history of China, Meng Wu's ink is not as good as that of Wang Jian and Wang Ben of the same period, not to mention other famous generals of the Qin State.
The most outstanding experience is to follow Li Xin and Wang Jian as the deputy general of the conquest of Chu, and then destroy the Qi State.
However, in Zhang Jiashi's life in the past few months, he knew very well that the most trusted people in the entire Great Qin and Yingzheng were not Wang Jian and his sons, nor Li Si and Zhao Gao, let alone his own sons. It's this Mengwu who doesn't seem to be famous.
In fact, in terms of influence, although Meng Wu's own reputation is not prominent, the positions held by Meng Tian and Meng Yi show that the two major military families of Great Qin, the Wang family and the Meng family, are obviously more prominent and shining in this matter.
All of this is basically thanks to Meng Wu, who is now in a state of seclusion.
It can be said that recognizing Meng Wu as his father-in-law, since this layer is a hint of Yingzheng, but it also points to Zhang Jiashi, a smoother road.
Because he recognized Meng Wu as his father-in-law, then he followed the general Meng Tian and the court captain Meng Yi to be righteous brothers. Zhang Jiashi's influence in the military of Daqin is not comparable to before.
It can be said that this is an obvious instruction from Ying Zheng to him. Because of this matter, there is no harm in all benefits.
Of course, Zhang Jiashi will never be able to say what will happen in a few months. That is, after the death of Ying Zheng, with the imprisonment of the Meng Tian brothers, the glory of the Meng family became like a cloud of smoke.
He knew that once he spoke out about it, he would have absolutely no good fruit to eat.
"Do you want to gamble?" Zhang Jiashi knew very well that this matter seemed to be beneficial and harmless, but he knew even more that this matter was actually a blessing and a curse.
Father-in-law Xi saw Zhang Jiashi's expression in his eyes, and he didn't urge, because if Zhang Jiashi would directly agree to such a thing, it would make him feel very incredible.
Therefore, Father-in-law Xi looked at Zhang Jiashi with a smile next to him, waiting for Zhang Jiashi's decision.
Zhang Jiashi didn't know what to do, but he knew that if he rejected Ying Zheng's suggestion, it was estimated that Ying Zheng would be very unhappy with him.
Although it will not cancel his wedding with Sister Yingxi, I am afraid that in the future, Zhang Jiashi will not have such a good saint.
This is the contrast between a short-term benefit and a long-term evil. That's why Zhang Jiashi felt so embarrassed.
Just when Zhang Jiashi couldn't make up his mind, Bai Qi said a sentence: "Do you want to think about this too? You are just a righteous son, take 10,000 steps back, don't say that the little girl in Yinglian is your wife, and even more so Hu Hai's own sister." If things are really as you say in the history books of later generations, then you have enough strength, who will dare to touch you in the slightest?"
Zhang Jiashi immediately realized because of Bai Qi's words. Because what Bai Qi said is right, that is, as Bai Qi said, as long as he has enough strength, even if Hu Hai really wants to kill his own sister, then he has to weigh Zhang Jiashi's own strength.
And getting in touch with the Meng family is a shortcut that is not a shortcut, because the prestige of the Meng family cannot be seen. But it does exist.
Therefore, after taking a deep breath, Zhang Jiashi hugged his fist at Father-in-law Xi, and then said: "In this case, please report to Your Majesty, Zhang thanked Your Majesty for taking so much trouble for Zhang." ”
"That's good. I will return to Your Majesty. Oh, I forgot to say thank you to Captain Zhang. Father-in-law Xi took out a small, but crystal clear, flawless yellow jade pendant from his arms, and handed it to Zhang Jiashi: "I hope that only this jade pendant can take it out, and I hope that Zhang Duwei will not dislike the simple gift." ”
Zhang Jiashi didn't want to accept such a valuable gift, because the value of this thing was not as Xi Gonggong said, but a topaz jade pendant with a high value. He hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Father-in-law, this gift is too valuable. ”
"It's okay, because for me, who doesn't care, it's just something outside of my body. Zhang Duwei, please don't shirk. ”
Because of this sentence, Zhang Jiashi was stunned for a while before taking the jade pendant and bowing slightly to his father-in-law: "Then Zhang is disrespectful." ”
At this time, Father-in-law Xi smiled slightly, and then suddenly remembered something, and whispered in Zhang Jiashi's ear: "Zhang Duwei, Xi is here to say something to you, that is, Zhang Duwei can feast the two sons who helped today." Maybe Your Majesty doesn't want Zhang Duwei to get too close to the princes, but the two princes will not make Zhang Duwei feel embarrassed in public and private, but Your Majesty will be happy. Oh, there is another thing, that is, if Zhang Duwei wants to go to Mengfu, it is best to go there the day after tomorrow. ”
After saying this, Father-in-law Xi hugged his fist at Zhang Jiashi, turned around and left the camp.
In the camp, Zhang Jiashi looked at the background of his father-in-law, and his emotions were very complicated. Because of what Father-in-law Xi said this time, he helped him no less than Yingzheng and asked him to recognize Meng Wu as his father-in-law.
The words of Gonggong Xi revealed a very important information, that is, Yingzheng seems to have made a decision, that is, the second emperor of the Great Qin Empire will be one of the two Fusu or Hu Hai.
For Hu Hai, Zhang Jiashi believes that too much has been smeared in history books. At least one thing, that is, Hu Hai is definitely not a wine bag and rice bag.
Perhaps, some things are not what the future knows. Zhang Jiashi slowly held the jade pendant in his hand and was silent.
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In the next two days, after Zhang Jiashi settled some things in the military camp, he took fifty knights led by his uncle and grandson Ji and Chen Heng to Xianyang.
This time, Zhang Jiashi mainly went to visit Mongolia.
Although he came to Xianyang after a delay of two days, Zhang Jiashi knew that Gonggong Xi would not prompt him to do so for no reason.
Therefore, Zhang Jiashi waited for two days before rushing to Xianyang.
The Mongolian Mansion is located in the eastern district of Xianyang City, which is almost like passing through the entire Xianyang City from west to east.
Of course, this time Zhang Jiashi is here to do business, and when he goes to Mengfu, whether he is going to recognize his father-in-law or not, he can't be empty-handed.
So, in the southern city of Xianyang City, the residents of Xianyang City saw dozens of knights sweeping the market.
Some of the officers and soldiers of the Guards patrolling the city who passed by saw the chaos in the market and came over to see what was going on, but when they saw Zhang Jiashi, who was wearing a light black military uniform under his armor, they left directly under the leadership of the officer.
Zhang Jiashi can be said to be a little crying and laughing about this matter. Because he never imagined that these businessmen would be so enthusiastic.
In the end, except for a few officers of the Guards Battalion who did not have gifts on their mounts, the soldiers of the other Guards Battalions were more or less hung with gifts on their mounts.
Zhang Jiashi rode on the red cloud and shook his head with a wry smile.
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After some time, Zhang Jiashi asked for the exact location of Daomeng Mansion, and he came to Mengfu with the officers and soldiers of the personal guard, who had been reduced to a mule and horse transport team.
The Mongol Mansion is a relatively small classical mansion. In terms of size and scale, it certainly can't be compared with Zhang Jiashi's mansion in Shuangyi. But Zhang Jiashi knew that if this mansion was to be sold, the price would not be comparable to his mansion.
And he got down the red cloud and said to the gatehouse: "Under Zhang Jiashi, come to visit Master Mengwu." ”
The porter glanced at Zhang Jiashi, as well as the officers and soldiers behind him, nodded, and then turned around and returned to the Mongolian mansion.
Zhang Jiashi glanced at this mansion that had a long history, and was very emotional.
Because he knows that this Mongolian mansion, not to mention the previous history, has been under the inheritance of the Meng family for decades.
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The Meng family originated from Mengwu's father, Meng Fu, and during the succession of King Zhaoxiang, Meng Fu traveled west to Qin as a Qi person, and within a few years, he became the guest secretary of King Zhaoxiang of Qin.
In this history, some people say that Meng Biao took refuge in Wei Ran at the beginning, and some people say that Meng Biao was directly appreciated by King Zhaoxiang and hired exceptionally.
There are quite a few such claims. But one thing is certain, that is, before Meng Fu appeared in the history books, he was as unknown as Bai Qi.
At the very least, Meng Fu is not mixing well in Qi Country. Otherwise, he would not have entered the Qin State when he was nearly fifty years old.
A few years later, Meng Fu became a famous general of the Qin State, although he was not as good as Bai Qi, the king of murder through the ages, but among the many generals and captains of the Qin State, Meng Fu was even more in the limelight.
Meng's most famous military exploit was not to conquer the city for Qin, but to break the last joint attack on the Qin army in the second Battle of Hangu Pass in 241 BC with several Qin generals.
This battle was the last war in which the six Kwantung countries were able to reverse the Great Qin's domination of the world. However, the combined army was completely defeated because of their own evil intentions.
This year, Meng Fu is already a seventy-year-old veteran.
Zhang Jiashi suddenly remembered one thing, that is, when did Meng Fu start fighting for the Qin State.
Bai Qi heard Zhang Jiashi's question and said a sentence: "Mengfu, this old guy, is not simple, when he entered Qin, he was already fifty years old. ”
"Nani?" Zhang Jiashi was stunned by this answer.
"Did I lie to you? This old guy was a general under me. I still remember that he and Lian Po scolded each other during the Battle of Changping. That situation is jokingly called by many people as a nearly sixty-year-old and a nearly seventy-year-old, two old ghosts pinching each other. ”
Zhang Jiashi only knew at this time that the term "late bloomer" could not only be used on Ma Yuan, but also very suitable.
Zhang Jiashi wanted to ask something, but saw the middle door of the mansion being opened. And a middle-aged man who was about the same age as Ying Zheng walked out with Meng Yi, who was wearing civilian clothes, and Meng Tian, a general that Zhang Jiashi had seen once at the Great Dynasty Meeting.
When Zhang Jiashi saw this situation, he knew who the middle-aged man was.
He hurriedly clenched his fists and bowed down and said, "Zhang Jiashi pays a visit to Lord Meng, the general, and the Tingwei. ”
"Hehehehe, Zhang Duwei doesn't have to be polite. Please go in with the old decay and talk about it in detail. This middle-aged man is indeed Meng Wu, he smiled and took Zhang Jiashi's hand, and then walked into the Meng Mansion.
The two brothers, Meng Tian and Meng Yi, looked at the team behind Zhang Jiashi and were slightly surprised. They never thought that Zhang Jiashi would buy so many things.
Naturally, someone will take care of such things. After glancing at each other, they followed their father Meng Wu and Zhang Jiashi, and also entered the main hall of the front room.
Meng Wu returned to the main seat and sat down after Zhang Jiashi sat in the first position on the left. And Zhang Jiashi looked at Meng Wu and said, "Master Meng, this time ......"
Meng Wu straightened his expression and interrupted Zhang Jiashi's words: "What Zhang Duwei said, Your Majesty has already told Wu, an idler who has long been idle. Before that, Wu hoped to be able to ask Zhang Duwei two things. ”
"Is this a test for me?" Zhang Jiashi muttered in his heart, but he still straightened his face before he said, "Boss Meng, please ask." ”
Meng Wu looked at Zhang Jiashi deeply and said the first question: "For Zhang Duwei, if Daqin is in danger, what will you do?"
Zhang Duwei fell into deep thought because of Meng Wu's words.
After a while, Zhang Jiashi said firmly: "No matter what angle you are in, Zhang should turn the tide." Because, if there is no hair in the skin, it will be attached. ”
Meng Wu did not express any opinion on Zhang Jiashi's words, but said a second question to Zhang Jiashi: "If you are asked to kill someone who has nothing to do with it, can you do it?"
Zhang Jiashi was really asked this time, but his eyes showed a hint of perseverance: "I can only promise not to kill good people, but if he is forced to do evil out of desperation, as long as he sincerely changes, Zhang will not kill the other party." ”
Meng Wu didn't speak after hearing this.
And Zhang Jiashi was also looking at Meng Wu silently.
After a while, Meng Wu said to Meng Kuo and Meng Yi: "Your brother accompanies Zhang Duwei to the backyard. ”
"Yes, father. ”
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After Zhang Jiashi and the three left, a middle-aged man in ordinary clothes walked out of a room in the front room.
Meng Wu picked up the teacup very casually, and took a sip of warm tea before saying, "As Your Majesty said, this son is really a bastard. ”
When the middle-aged man heard this, he showed a chuckle: "You didn't believe it at first. ”
"Your Majesty asked Wu to accept this person as his righteous son this time, what are you worried about. Meng Wu calmly looked at the middle-aged man who walked over slowly.
The middle-aged man nodded: "Yes." Although I don't believe that he will cause trouble to Great Qin, if it is true that the edifice will collapse, how can a single tree support it?"
The words of the middle-aged man revealed his identity.
That's right, it was at this time that it was theoretically impossible to get out of the Yingzheng of Xianyang Palace.
Meng Wu was silent for a while because of Yingzheng's words, and then said: "Your Majesty trusts this son, not only that, but also marries the two princesses to each other, isn't Your Majesty afraid that the future king will be difficult to control this son?"
"He won't. Unless, first of all, someone forced him to have to counter. Ying Zheng knew what Meng Wu meant, but he trusted Zhang Jiashi unconditionally.
Meng Wu looked at Ying Zheng and shook his head: "Your Majesty, the world says that you have changed. But Wu knows very well that you have not changed. ”
"This kind of thing doesn't matter anymore, since that turmoil a few years ago, Great Qin is long out of my control. If Great Qin wants to survive, fresh blood is indispensable. Ying Zheng sighed softly, he stood with his hands in his hands, his back to Meng Wu:
"Old friend, if this son wants my place, I want it even more. But he wouldn't do that. Because he knows very well that the things that this position gives him are not what he wants. ”
Meng Wu did not speak, but silently picked up the empty pottery bowl and pretended to drink tea.
"Will you grant my request?"
"Why not?"
"Oh? That's good. Hahahaha. ”
"Your Majesty, it's just for your sake. After Meng Wu said this, he also laughed.
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Zhang Jiashi, who was walking in the backyard to communicate with the Meng Tian brothers, of course did not know what was happening in the front room.
And he was waiting for Meng Wu's reply......
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