After all the envoys were contributed, Yingzheng rewarded him again, and handed over other matters to Lü Buwei to solve.

Next, there is the concubine selection ceremony.

The schedule could have been so tight, but all the members of the mission lived outside the city, and if the time was not tight, they would have to arrange other accommodations for these people.

The envoys were all arranged to rest, and then it was the time for the princesses of various countries to show their abilities and win the favor of King Qin, so it was not appropriate for the envoys to be present.

The princesses of various countries have not a few entourage. In addition to the personal maids, there are dancers who accompany the dance, musicians who play music, and even tailors who are in charge of the costumes.

The Queen Mother, Mrs. Huayang, also came to the main hall and sat beside Yingzheng. Lü Buwei took several important ministers on both sides.

From the eyes of everyone, it is not difficult to see how much they are looking forward to the upcoming concubine selection ceremony.

The princesses of the Six Nations began to appear one after another.

Zhao Gao read out the list of princesses from various countries who came to choose concubines this time, and they were also arranged in the order of appearance. The order of appearance of the concubines is that small countries come first, and big countries come last.

Princess Wenxuan of South Korea was the first to appear.

Next are Princess Minruo of Yan State, Princess Caiyun of Wei State, Princess Lanting of Qi State, Princess Nansu of Chu State, and finally Princess Hu Yu of Zhao State.

After each princess appears, there is a special person who briefly introduces the basic information such as the princess's name, age, and origin, and then Yingzheng asks some simple questions and communicates with the princess, and then the princess carefully prepares her talents.

The princesses of various countries show most of the songs and dances with the characteristics of their own countries, which are very good-looking.

Some of them have a slow pace, but they are full of charm. Although there are not many people, they cooperate skillfully. Some of the costumes are cumbersome, but they are magnificent.

In order to highlight the extraordinaryness of the princess, the princess's clothes are very luxurious and gorgeous.

This is definitely a visual feast, and it is held for Yingzheng alone, no wonder the important ministers are looking forward to it so much.

The princesses of the first four countries have all finished performing, and Yingzheng, Mrs. Huayang, and the ministers are all amazed. Except for the dances of Chu and Qin, he has basically never seen what the dances of other countries are like, and now he has seen so many countries at once, and there are even songs and dances with foreign elements, which really dazzles him.

The next one is the appearance of Princess Nansu.

What is different is that Princess Nansu is only one person, and there is no one to dance.

I saw that she was wearing a pink dress, which was quite elegant, but compared with the grace and luxury of the princesses of several countries just now, it looked fresh and refined.

In the expectant eyes of everyone, Princess Nansu sat alone in front of a Chu qin, her fingers moved lightly, and the sound of the piano sounded melodiously.

After a long song, everyone has an endless aftertaste, and the aftermath lingers.

Princess Nansu changed to a pair of Chu qin, and then played another tune. And this song is not only played, but Princess Nansu also sings softly with the sound of the piano.

The sound of the piano is beautiful, and the singing voice is even more beautiful. The melodious sound of the piano has become the accompaniment of bright singing, which is even more heart-wrenching, like a dream.

Although the track is not very long, Ying Zheng is still savoring it and immersing himself in it, as if time has condensed, and all the disputes and troubles have nothing to do with him.

"The little girl is ugly." Princess Nansu broke the silence in the hall and said softly.

Ying Zheng came back to his senses and looked at Princess Nansu slightly stupidly, forgetting to talk to Princess Nansu. It's not the first time the two have met, and besides, Princess Nansu lives in the palace, so there are many opportunities in the future.

Princess Nansu smiled and retreated under the amazed gaze of everyone.

Zhao Gao rarely saw Yingzheng like this, and he couldn't help but be surprised.

"Your Majesty." Zhao Gao said softly behind Yingzheng, "The princesses of the five countries have finished performing, and only Princess Hu Yu of the Zhao Kingdom is left." ”

Ying Zheng settled down and asked: "According to the usual practice, in the past, it should have been Chu Guo who appeared last, why did Zhao Guo rank last this time?" ”

Zhao Gao arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, this time the concubine is selected, and what Princess Hu Yu of Zhao Kingdom offers, it is said that it is not a song and dance, so it is ranked last. ”

"Oh? It's not song and dance, what is it? Ying Zheng thought of Princess Hu Yu in Hu clothes, seemed to think of something, and asked with interest.

Zhao Gao said: "The slave doesn't know either, so it's better to invite Princess Hu Yu out and know." ”

Ying Zheng nodded, and Zhao Gao raised his voice and called Princess Hu Yu.

A series of brisk footsteps came, and Princess Hu Yu floated into the palace gate, and what she was wearing was indeed a Hu suit, which was extraordinary. Compared with the painting, there is a little more perseverance, and than other princesses, a little less shy, but a little more heroic.

This is the first meeting between Ying Zheng and Princess Hu Yu. Ying Zheng didn't feel it himself, he actually had something to look forward to at this moment.

Princess Hu Yu did not curtsia to Yingzheng, but bowed her hand.

"The little girl Hu Yu has seen the King of Great Qin." Princess Hu Yu said, her tone was also a little free.

"You don't have to be formal." Ying Zheng looked at Princess Hu Yu and said, "Give me a seat." ”

Since there is no singing and dancing performance, then I can only give a seat and talk slowly.

"King, Hu Yu hasn't performed yet, why do you want to give a seat?" Hu Yu said with a smile, quite playful.

"The widow heard that the princess was not prepared to sing and dance." Ying Zheng said.

"King, Hu Yu is indeed not ready to sing and dance." Princess Hu Yu said, "Compared with the songs and dances of princesses from all over the world, what Hu Yu has learned is ashamed of himself. But Hu Yu has been martial since he was a child, and he also likes Hufu and is good at riding and shooting. What Hu Yu wanted to offer to the King of Qin was a dancing sword. ”

"Oh?" Ying Zheng really didn't expect that Hu Yu would choose to dance the sword when choosing a concubine. Hu Yu loves to wear Hu clothes, so it is not surprising that he likes to practice martial arts, but he performs sword dancing when choosing a concubine, which has never been seen since ancient times.

"Your Majesty." Zhao Gao said on the side, "The sword dance in the main hall is very inconvenient for the safety of the king. ”

"It doesn't matter." Ying Zheng raised his voice and said, "Come on, give Princess Hu Yu a sword." ”

One of the guards unsheathed his sword and handed it to Princess Hu Yu.

Princess Hu Yu took the saber and weighed it, it was heavier than she usually used, but it was not much heavier.

"Hu Yu is ugly." Hu Yu arched his hand and said.

With a starting gesture, Hu Yu danced his sword.

The footsteps are steady, and the shots are fast. It is not difficult to see that Princess Hu Yu is not embroidered with fists, but has kung fu.

After a set of flowing moves, Princess Hu Yu closed the trick and arched her hand: "King, the little girl is ugly." ”

The breath is not chaotic at all, but the complexion is slightly ruddy.

"Okay." Ying Zheng applauded, "I can't imagine Princess Hu Yu's kung fu, it's so amazing." Presumably, the close guards of the widow may not have this kind of cultivation. ”

Princess Hu Yu arched her hand and said, "The king has won the prize." The little girl just likes it, and she just stretches her fists and feet when she has nothing to do. ”

"Hehe, it's the princess who is too modest." Ying Zheng smiled and asked, "Fang Cai, the princess said, can you also ride and shoot?" ”

Princess Hu Yu nodded and said, "The little girl likes to wear Hu clothes, so she naturally likes to ride and shoot. ”

Ying Zheng said: "If you ride and shoot, you don't need it today, and in a few days, the widow will go on a spring safari." Then you will go with the widow, and the widow will see you in your skill. ”

"The little girl obeys the king's order." Princess Hu Yu looked at Ying Zheng and said.

If they didn't come to Qin to choose a concubine, the princesses of various countries would choose a son-in-law in their own country, and the standard of judgment might be higher. Especially Princess Hu Yu, who loves to practice martial arts, if she is not the monarch of a country, or the general of Yang Wei's battlefield, I am afraid that she will not be able to enter her eyes.

So when Ying Zheng mentioned going spring hunting with him, Hu Yu subconsciously wanted to see Ying Zheng's skills.

This is the end of the ceremony of choosing a concubine. For a while, Yingzheng and Mrs. Huayang and others would not make a decision immediately, so the princesses of all countries were escorted back to their station.

Lü Buwei sent the princesses and envoys of various countries, and Yingzheng also sent Mrs. Huayang back to Huayang Palace.

The display of talent only deepened Yingzheng's impression, and what really determined the choice of the princess was actually the strength of each country, and which country or countries Qin wanted to deal with well.

The Queen Mother Zhao Ji has already left the palace, otherwise Zhao Ji would definitely have to attend the concubine selection ceremony, and Yingzheng would definitely have to discuss with Zhao Ji.

And now, Ying Zheng can only discuss with the Queen Mother and Lü Buwei. What can be a headache for Yingzheng is that Mrs. Huayang will inevitably choose the Nansu princess of Chu State, while Lü Buwei will favor Princess Hu Yu of Zhao State.

What really made it difficult for Yingzheng was the two princesses Nansu and Hu Yu. One article and one martial arts, each has its own strengths, he likes them all, if he has to divide the priority, Yingzheng doesn't know which one to choose.

On the second day, the Queen Mother came to the main hall and sat beside Ying Zheng.

"Lu Xiangbang, yesterday's concubine selection ceremony has been completed, what do you think?" Mrs. Huayang asked.

"Back to the Queen Mother, the matter of choosing a concubine is a family affair of the king, you can call the shots." Lu Buwei said.

"Zheng'er, at yesterday's concubine selection ceremony, do you have a favorite person?" Mrs. Huayang asked.

"Grandmother Wang, the widow thinks that the princesses of all countries yesterday are all good." Ying Zheng said.

"Which one do you think is the favorite?" Mrs. Huayang asked.

"The princesses of Chu and Zhao are relatively the most fond of widows." Ying Zheng said.

"Daqin and Chu have been married for generations, since you like the princess of Chu, that's fine, just choose a day to get married." Mrs. Huayang said.

Without waiting for Yingzheng to speak, Lu Buwei said: "Queen Mother, what the king said is that the princesses of Chu and Zhao are fond of it, the king grew up in Zhao since he was a child, and he must have more feelings for Zhao State, and he should marry Princess Hu Yu." ”

Mrs. Huayang said angrily: "You just said that you want to listen to my arrangement, why did you have objections so quickly." ”

"The minister just listened to what the king said and thought about the king." Lu Buwei said.

Ying Zheng knew that this was the case. It is already very peaceful to move your mouth and fight, and it is not unheard of in history when you encounter this situation, and it is not uncommon for you to draw knives from each other.

"Okay, let's stop fighting." Ying Zheng said to Mrs. Huayang and Lu Buwei, "The widows are all married." ”

Mrs. Huayang and Lu Buwei looked at each other, as if they were making eye contact.

"If the king likes it tightly, and the two princesses are married, it is okay." Lu Buwei said.

Mrs. Huayang also nodded. The principle of retreating as advance, she and Lu Buwei both understand.

"It's just ......," Lü Buwei said again, "marrying the princesses of the two countries at the same time, and having no priority, I am afraid that the kings of Chu and Zhao will have objections, and the envoys of various countries will also be unwilling." ”

Ying Zheng said with a smile: "The widow said that he married all the princesses, which means that all the princesses who came to choose concubines have been married, so how can there be criticism." ”

"This ......," Lu Buwei thought he had heard it wrong, "The king's meaning is to marry all the princesses of the six countries into the palace at one time?" ”

"That's right." Ying Zheng said with certainty, "Only in this way will there be no fighting, and there will be less trouble with the rights and wrongs of various countries." ”

Mrs. Huayang and Lu Buwei looked stunned, they didn't expect Ying Zheng, who had always been concerned about himself, to decide like this, but what Ying Zheng said also made sense, and it was a good way.

After the wide selection of concubines and not the establishment, it was Li Si who taught Yingzheng a strategy, so he did it.