Chapter 27: Monuments
The evening sun is particularly soft, shining on the grassy hills, reflecting a dreamlike color.
Ying Zheng and Jing Liang walked forward side by side, very leisurely and comfortable.
Ying Zheng had never felt so relaxed, so he chatted with Jing Liang all the way. Jing Liang is also a good talker, as can be seen from the performance he had just made to the assassin.
The two of them talked about everything, and the laughter was constant on the road.
Ying Zheng asked Jing a lot of questions.
asked Jing Liang about the process of saving his mother and son, asked Jing Liang who he learned kung fu from, whether he could teach him kung fu, and asked Jing Liang how he had lived over the years, how his family affairs were, and what he did for a living.
Jing Liang said that he was alone, the four seas were his home, he was chivalrous and righteous on weekdays, and he was free of violence and peace, and he rescued Yingzheng before, which was purely a chance encounter.
But only where the teacher is, Jing Liang did not mention.
It was getting late, and Jing Liang found a sheltered cave to spend the night. Then he beat a hare as dinner for two.
Soon after the bonfire was lit, the aroma of rabbit meat wafted out. This kind of game is different from the dishes in the palace, and Yingzheng can't always eat it, and his mouth is watering.
The two of them ate delicious hares and drank fine wines, which had a unique flavor.
"Brother Jing, what if Lu Xiangbang doesn't come, what should I do?" Ying Zheng still asked with some concern.
"If he really doesn't come, then when you go back, you will say that you escaped while the guards were not prepared." Jing Liang said leisurely, "Then after returning to Xianyang, I will cure LΓΌ Buwei's crimes." β
Ying Zheng nodded and said, "I guess he has doubts at most, but he doesn't dare not come." β
"It's just that I've been sleeping in the open for a few days, and I've wronged the king." Jing Liang took a bite of the hare and said as he chewed.
"What kind of grievance is this." Ying Zheng said with a smile, "Being able to drink and talk with Brother Jing is a great joy in life, haha." β
has lived in the palace for a long time, and Yingzheng is very fond of this kind of life close to nature.
"I heard that there are many historic sites in this Qishan, most of which were left during the rise of the Great Zhou Dynasty." Jing Liang said, "If the king is interested, accompany the king to explore and explore, maybe there will be something to gain." β
"Okay!" Ying Zheng agreed without even thinking about it.
On the way to Qishan, when Ying Zheng talked to Li Si about Qishan, he was full of fantasies about Qishan and full of expectations for this trip to Qishan. But curiosity is curiosity, as a king, he definitely didn't dare to venture into the mountains, but at this time, Jing Liang was by his side, and he said that he would take him to explore the ancient sites, which was another matter.
"The king promised so quickly, isn't he afraid of encountering any danger?" Jing Liang asked.
"With Brother Jing by his side, even if there is any danger, he will definitely be able to save the day." Ying Zheng said happily.
"The danger I am talking about is not just the poisonous insects and ants in the mountains and forests." Jing Liang said very seriously, "Qishan is really a sacred mountain in China, and countless princes and nobles have been buried. Since King Wu of Zhou conquered the Zhou Dynasty, the reason why the royal family has held hunting ceremonies here every year and has had troops to guard the mountain here for a long time is to protect the tombs here from thieves. β
"Oh? I see. "Yingzheng felt that what Li Si said to him was not comprehensive before, but now he can add it here in Jingliang, but it is not clear whether Li Si deliberately sold Guan Zi and did not say it, or because of something.
"But since the fall of the Zhou royal family, this place has become a place for tomb robbers to dig gold." Jing Liang continued, "Tombs of various sizes were stolen in turn, and the competition between thieves intensified, and gradually, factions were formed. For hundreds of years, countless people have been killed and wounded here, not only because of each other's robbery, but also because of the mechanism in the tombs. β
"The so-called respect for the dead, these people are disrespectful to the remains of their ancestors for money, and they deserve to die." Ying Zheng said indignantly.
"The more noble the person, the more abundant the burial belongings after death, and it is normal for the destitute to have thoughts in their hearts." Jing Liang took a sip of wine and said, "To put it disrespectfully, if the king is a hundred years later, why wouldn't he face such a problem." β
Ying Zheng was silent thoughtfully for a moment, then nodded slowly and said, "That's true. Although no one wants to be disturbed by thieves after death, if hundreds or thousands of years have passed, I am afraid that the dynasty may not exist, and it will be difficult for future generations to protect themselves, and who can protect the mausoleum absolutely comprehensively. β
"The Great Zhou royal family is a typical example." Jing Liang nodded and said.
"It seems that the widow wants to build himself a mausoleum that is unique in the past." Ying Zheng turned to smile and said, "No matter how great his tomb robber ability, he will not even be able to find the entrance, and even if he enters the mausoleum, he will not be able to return." β
Jing Liang also smiled: "I'm afraid that such a mausoleum is quite difficult to build." β
"It's a matter of people." Ying Zheng also took a sip of wine and said, "I'll talk about it later, Brother Jing, you continue what you just said." β
Jing Liang nodded, and then said: "As the king said, the tomb robbers who entered this mountain, and those who were lucky enough to enter the mausoleum, were able to come back safely, less than 20%, and the others were not heard from. β
"But you fell victim to the trap in the tomb?" Ying Zheng asked.
"It should be, but not all of them died because of the Central Organs, but it is unknown." Jing Liang said, "Therefore, the danger of this place lies in the fact that there are many mausoleums, and if you are not careful, if you strayed into it, I am afraid that it will be dangerous." β
"Where there is an ancient tomb, let's be careful." Ying Zheng said.
Ying Zheng is the monarch of a country, and the treasures in the ancient tombs are not of much interest to him.
"In addition to the mausoleum, there are many ancient ruins in Qishan." Jing Liang continued, "Presumably, it was also ruined by thieves. β
"Ancient ruins?" Ying Zheng became interested and asked, "Is it older than the mausoleum of the Zhou royal family?" β
"Of course." Jing Liang became serious, "These monuments were all left over from the Yan Emperor and the Yellow Emperor more than 2,000 years ago. Some monuments are even older, even more than 10,000 years old. β
"More than 10,000 ......years," Ying Zheng paused and asked, "Brother Jing, when did you say that our ancestors first lived in this land?" β
"Well, it's really hard to say, after all, ancient times are older than ancient times, and there are no detailed historical records that can prove their existence, that is, these monuments." Jing Liang said.
"Are the ancient or ancient myths and legends that have been circulated among the people credible?" Ying Zheng asked again, like a curious child.
Jing Liang smiled slightly and said: "Since it is a myth and legend, it is a story left by word of mouth from generation to generation, and after the processing of the past generations, the legend is no longer what it was back then. So, there may be people, but there may not be things. β
Ying Zheng understood what Jing Liang meant, nodded and said, "It seems that those monuments are far more interesting than the mausoleums of the Zhou royal family. What do those monuments look like? β
"I've been down to Qishan a few times before, and I've found some historic sites." Jing Liang said, "It's some tools and weapons made of animal bones, and there aren't too many special discoveries. β
"Also, at that time, people lived a hunting life of drinking blood, and there must not be much of value." Ying Zheng said.
"Not necessarily." Jing Liang took another sip of wine and said, "Those ordinary monuments are mostly left by ordinary people, who can know what will be in the relics left by the leaders at that time, just like those tombs of the Zhou royal family, where ordinary people will be buried." β
Ying Zheng nodded and said, "That's right, Brother Jing, you said, if you were the leader of the ancient period, what would you hide?" β
"Hehe, that's even more unknown." Jing Liang said with a smile, "However, some people and some things in ancient times are incomprehensible to us. According to legend, Shennong and the Yellow Emperor both discovered some more ancient ruins here, so that in a certain aspect, they were deeply attained, so that they led the tribe to gradually become stronger and created the Chinese civilization. β
"I have heard Li Si say these words, but I don't know if it is true." Ying Zheng said with some doubts.
Jing Liang said leisurely: "In my opinion, this statement is still very credible. β
"Oh?"
"Your Majesty, you think, judging from the classics written by the two emperors alone, even if you gather the strength of everyone and after several generations of efforts, you may not have such profound achievements." Jing Liang said, "If it weren't for the occasional book of heaven, then these two emperors would have been heavenly beings. So it's no surprise that this achievement is here. β
Ying Zheng nodded and said, "Li Si also said such a thing. The widow originally disagreed, but the existence of "Shennong Sutra" and "Yellow Emperor Sutra" is indisputable evidence. Only, according to Lees, all that has survived is a fragment. β
"If it's really just a fragment, then the whole volume must be even more incredible." Jing Liang said, "If the lost fragment is found, it will definitely be a great achievement for the benefit of the world." β
Ying Zheng's eyes lit up and asked, "Where do you say those lost fragments will be hidden?" β
"Since Shennong, the Yellow Emperor, and King Wen of Zhou all originated here, and they all have masterpieces, then, even if there are no fragments hidden in the Qishan Holy Land, there may be other heavenly books that have not yet appeared in the world." Jing Liang said seriously, "As for the hiding place, it is most likely in the belly of the mountain, and every cave may also be its entrance. β
"Every hole ......," Ying Zheng involuntarily looked at the hole that was supposed to be used by the two of them to rest tonight.
When he came here, Jing Liang only went into the cave to see if there were any traces left by the beast, but he didn't check carefully, and Ying Zheng didn't even enter the hole.
"Hahaha, I really ignored that." Jing Liang smiled and said, "Your Majesty, do you want to take a closer look?" β
Ying Zheng nodded and said, "Since you are resting here tonight, you might as well take a closer look." β
Jing Liang toasted Ying Zheng with a sip of wine.
Ying Zheng replied, and the two took a big sip.
After drinking, they each raised a torch and walked towards the entrance of the cave.