Chapter 39: Gu Cheng Palace

The white mourning hall was solemn with a little sadness.

Ying Zheng stood in front of everyone and said, "Zhongqing, listen to the widow's words. ”

Everyone present fell silent.

Ying Zheng said loudly: "General Meng Fu is the pillar of Great Qin, the pillar of the country, can the secretaries agree with it?" ”

Everyone nodded in agreement, and even the two princesses, Hu Yu and Nansu, nodded like chickens pecking rice.

"But the widow asked himself, he was too ashamed of General Mengfu." Ying Zheng said: "There are three reasons. ”

"Since the confession, Daqin has never let anyone hold the position of Daliangzao. And General Meng Ao, who has been doing the things of Daliang for many years, has failed to take up the post of Daliang Zao, which is where several generations of kings of Great Qin are ashamed of General Meng Ao. That's one of ......"

"Second, General Meng Fu has been fighting in the south and north for several years, and has made countless achievements, but because of the young age of the widow, he neglected to reward General Meng Fu, which is where the widow is ashamed of General Meng Fu."

"Third, as we all know, General Meng's homeland is in the Yuanqi country, and now, General Mengfu is immortal, but he can't return to his roots and be buried in his homeland, which is where the people of the entire Great Qin State are ashamed of the old general Mengqi......"

Speaking of this, Ying Zheng was a little moved, and his voice trembled a little.

Everyone present was infected by Ying Zheng's words, and admired Meng Wei even more in their hearts.

From previous generations of kings to the current Yingzheng, and even the entire country, they are still ashamed of being ashamed, which is really unimaginable.

It's just that what Yingzheng said is reasonable, and it is impossible to refute it.

"Therefore, the widow decided to posthumously seal General Yu Mengfu, and the ministers have no objection." Ying Zheng's gaze swept towards everyone.

"No objections." Cheng Chan took the lead and said.

"Yes, the exploits of General Meng, everyone present, I am afraid that no one can match it." An old man of the royal family whispered.

Ying Zheng looked at Lu Buwei again.

Lu Buwei's expression was slightly embarrassed. In terms of merit, he really can't compare with Meng Fu.

However, on such occasions, Lu Buwei still nodded to Yingzheng.

"In that case..."Ying Zheng said resolutely, "Zhao Gao, the intention is to be made." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhao Gao said in response.

"Posthumously sealed, General Mengfu was the Marquis of Yongxin, led 10,000 households, and gave the five counties of northern Shu as fiefs. Enter the royal cemetery and be buried with royal rites. Ying Zheng finished his will in one breath.

Everyone was stunned, most of them didn't expect Yingzheng to give Meng Fu such a heavy gift, but no one was convinced.

Zhao Gao took two steps forward and said, "Meng Wu, don't take the order on your behalf." ”

Only then did Meng Wu react, and hurriedly knelt on the ground: "The minister's ancestor Xie Wang Shanglongen." ”

Behind Meng Wu, Meng Tian, Meng Yi, and all the family members knelt down to thank him.

"Let's be even, compared to what General Meng Lao did for the Qin State, the reward of the widow is nothing." Ying Zheng said lightly.

Meng Wu and the Meng family stood up.

Ying Zheng's pursuit of the seal is actually another meaning.

In one case, he said that because of his young age, he did not give him a reasonable reward, and now, implying that he was an adult.

Second, he wanted all his courtiers to know that the rewards that should have been available in the past but could not be carried out will be made up in the future. This will undoubtedly make people look forward to the return of royal power.

Lu Buwei stood up next to him and said, "Since the posthumous seal has been completed, after all, the journey has been tiring, so let the king go back to the palace to rest." ”

"What Lu Xiang said is extremely true." Meng Wu said solemnly, "The king has been tired all the way, and he should also pay attention to rest. ”

Ying Zheng was indeed a little tired, and said in response: "The widow will go back to the palace first, and the rest of the things will be discussed tomorrow." ”

Ying Zheng knew in his heart that after being canonized, it was best to leave for the time being, so that he could appear to be respectful of Wang Yan.

"Meng Yi, send the king back to the palace on behalf of his father." Meng Wu said.

Ying Zheng was in front, and everyone was behind, and they went out of the Mongolian Mansion one after another.

Out of the door, Yingzheng stepped directly on the horse, turned back to Lu Buwei and said: "Middle father, settle the two princesses, come to the palace tomorrow, the widow has something important to discuss with the middle father." ”

LΓΌ Buwei replied.

Ying Zheng urged the horse and took Zhao Gao straight to the palace, and Meng Yi also urged the horse to follow.

LΓΌ Buwei dismissed everyone, and sent people to send Princess Nansu to Huayang Palace, and Princess Hu Yu to the temporary residence of Zhao State.

After walking a distance, Ying Zheng looked at Meng Yi, whose face was full of sadness, and said, "Meng Yi, mourn, after all, people can't be resurrected after death." ”

"It's okay, Your Majesty, I just feel sorry for my brother for not being able to see my grandfather for the last time." Meng Yi said.

"The widow doesn't feel sorry, so the widow posthumously crowned the old general Meng in public, hoping to make up for the shortcomings in his heart." Ying Zheng shook his head slightly.

"Being able to get the king's recognition and posthumous title after the immortal is gone, it is the greatest honor of being a courtier, and I think my grandfather and his spirit in the sky will also be very gratified." Meng Yi was much relieved.

"Okay, go back, spend more time with your father, the sadness in his heart is actually heavier, it's just that he doesn't want to show it." Ying Zheng said.

"Then Weichen will not be far away, and the king will go back and rest more." After Meng Yi gave up, he turned his horse's head and returned to Mengfu.

Looking at Meng Yi's distant back, Ying Zheng sighed lightly, thinking of his father, ---- Ying Yiren.

The sadness in my heart was a little stronger.

Back in the palace, Ying Zheng went to visit Mrs. Xia first.

Mrs. Xia and Ying Fu were planting flowers in the yard, and when they saw Ying Zheng coming back, they were not to mention how happy they were, and they obviously didn't know that Ying Zheng was kidnapped.

Yingfu must have heard about it, but he definitely didn't tell Mrs. Xia.

Ying Zheng also gradually settled down in the conversation with Mrs. Xia.

Coming out of Mrs. Xia's courtyard, Ying Zheng went to Huayang Palace again.

Two grandmothers, if they return to the palace but only visit one, it is easy to have problems.

As soon as I entered Huayang Palace, I met Changping Jun Xiong Qi who was telling Mrs. Huayang about the Mongolian Mansion, and Princess Nansu was also listening to it, and added a few words from time to time.

Changping Jun, the clan relative of Mrs. Huayang, is also the younger brother of the current King of Chu, and the uncle of Cheng Huan, who was left in the Qin State as a proton when he was young, and is a representative of the Qi family and even the Chu forces in Qin, and his background should not be underestimated.

Seeing Yingzheng enter the door, Changping Jun got up and arched his hand and said, "The ministers have seen the king." ”

Princess Nansu also bowed lightly.

"Changping-kun doesn't have to be polite." Ying Zheng waved his hand, nodded at Princess Nansu again, and then bowed his hand to Mrs. Huayang and said, "Zheng'er meets Grandmother Wang." ”

"Zheng'er, I heard that you were kidnapped, but there is really such a thing." Mrs. Huayang walked over and asked eagerly.

"Although it is thrilling, I am fortunate to be hijacked, but I only lost some ransom, and I ask Grandmother Wang not to worry." Ying Zheng said lightly.

Then, Ying Zheng briefly told Mrs. Huayang about his experience in the past few days. Of course, the matter with the old man in white must be hidden.

Mrs. Huayang sometimes frowned, sometimes stared, and her expression changed for a while.

"As a result, it is also cost-effective to lose some money and silver, but to expose the conspiracy of the Wei State." After talking about the experience of these days, Ying Zheng followed up and said.

"It's really too deceitful." Without waiting for Mrs. Huayang to speak, Changping Jun said angrily.

Mrs. Huayang looked very calm, and said in a deep voice: "You say, does Wei Guo do this, does it have anything to do with the affairs of the Meng family?" ”

"The cause of the incident is still under investigation." Ying Zheng said, "But if few people speculate, it is not unrelated. ”

Changping Jun analyzed: "During the lifetime of General Meng, the most attacked was the Wei State, and the most land seized was also the Wei State. It is said that the whole Wei State had a lot of grudges against General Meng, but because of the fear of General Meng, for many years, they never dared to take the initiative to start a war with Qin. ”

Ying Zheng nodded and said: "Therefore, Wei did not dare to start a war with Great Qin head-on, so they had to secretly provoke to consume Great Qin, even if the conspiracy was revealed and caused Great Qin to attack Wei, they were no longer afraid of Great Qin without the old general Meng to lead the army." ”

"Sure enough, it was a good move." Changpingjun stroked the beard on his chin and said.

Lady Huayang said, "It seems that soon after Meng Fu fell ill, the Wei State gained insight into this matter and began a careful plan. ”

"However, the Meng family has been kept secret about General Meng's serious illness." Ying Zheng said, "Even the widow only learned about it when he heard Cheng Huan talk about it by chance. ”

"Not necessarily, didn't many people participate in the court meeting when General Meng Lao stepped down." Changpingjun rolled his eyes and said.

"That's right." Ying Zheng nodded and said, "It may be that from that time, the news of General Meng's serious illness reached the ears of all countries. ”

Mrs. Huayang asked, "What about Lu Buwei, what does he think about your assassination?" ”

"The middle father said that after returning to the palace, after a little adjustment, he will raise troops to attack Wei." Ying Zheng said.

"That's how it should be." Mrs. Huayang nodded and said, "If you don't know the truth, it's fine, now that you have seen through the conspiracy of the Wei State, then let them know the consequences of this trip." ”

"If you want to attack Wei, the one who is most familiar with Wei is the Meng family, but ......" Ying Zheng frowned slightly and said, "The current situation of the Meng family, but they are not allowed to fight, Grandmother Wang, you see, who is better to send to attack Wei?" ”

"Wechen is willing to go with the soldiers!" Without waiting for Mrs. Huayang to speak, Changping Jun said urgently.

Mrs. Huayang glanced at Changping Jun and said to Yingzheng: "Yesterday, General Meng died of illness, and after Cheng Huan came back from Mengfu, he said that he was determined to be like General Meng, to attack the city and pull out the village for Daqin, and make contributions. ”

Ying Zheng was taken aback and asked, "Grandmother is saying that Cheng Huan is going to lead the troops to battle?" ”

Mrs. Huayang nodded, watching Ying Zheng's reaction.

"This is not appropriate, Cheng Huan has not yet performed the crown salute, how can he lead troops to kill the enemy?" Ying Zheng said a little anxiously, "Besides, the widow is such a younger brother, in case the sword has no eyes on the battlefield, I am afraid of ......"

"Bengong thinks it's good to let Cheng Huan go out to exercise," Mrs. Huayang said, "Just send a capable general as a deputy general, if you don't let him fulfill his wish, I'm afraid that he will get sick." ”

Seeing Mrs. Huayang say this, Ying Zheng knew Mrs. Huayang's intentions, and said instead: "Then let's discuss this matter after the widow asks the middle father tomorrow." ”

Mrs. Huayang nodded, and did not insist any more.

Ying Zheng didn't want Cheng Huan to lead the troops into battle from the bottom of his heart. First, because Cheng Huan is indeed too young, it is too early to go out to practice. Second, no king of a country wants his brother to steal his limelight. The third, and most important point, is that the Qin State sent troops in order to sanction the Wei State, and if it was defeated due to Cheng Huan's lack of experience, it would be a shame to be thrown to the Wei State, which would make the Wei State even more arrogant.

Mrs. Huayang asked about Yingzheng's pursuit of Meng Fu again, but she only asked, and did not make any evaluation, basically acquiescing to Yingzheng's approach.

Coming out of Huayang Palace, it was already dark, and Yingzheng returned to his bedroom.

Li Si was waiting for him to come back in the study.

The two finally had the space to communicate independently, and Ying Zheng also asked the questions that had been held back for many days one by one.

Li Si also answered truthfully.

Ying Zheng asked Li Si again why he didn't tell him the truth and set up a series of plans to prevent assassination.

Li Si knew that this was Yingzheng looking for the bottom of the steps, so he knelt down and pleaded guilty.

Ying Zheng shook his head with a wry smile and helped Li Si up, but his heart was much more comfortable.

Li Si immediately said: "Your Majesty, let's go to Wenluo Residence with the grass people." ”

"It's already dark, why do you want this time to pass?" Ying Zheng asked puzzled.

"Doesn't the king want those things that his master gave him?" Li Si said with a smile on the corner of his mouth.

Only then did Ying Zheng remember the agreement with Jing Liang, and Jing Liang must return to Xianyang before him, and Wen Liangju was also the best place to meet.

When they came to Wen Zhuangju, the three met in a relatively closed room.

Jing Liang handed over the things that the old man gave to Ying Zheng, and told Ying Zheng about the placement of the ransom.

After that, the three of them made a simple plan to go to the tomb of King Wu of Zhou.

After making a plan, Jing Liang took out another cotton silk and handed it to Ying Zheng.

"The king said before that he would build a small dormitory with multiple secret rooms, and this is the drawing of the dormitory that he drew in the next few days." Jing Liang said.

Ying Zheng happily took the cotton silk and opened it to see.

"Your Majesty, give me a name." Lees said.

Ying Zheng thought for a while and said: "On this trip, the biggest discovery of the widow is the historical sites and the matter of Tiancheng, so it is called "Gucheng Palace". ”

Li Si and Jing Liang looked at each other, and said in their hearts: The kung fu of the king's name is not much stronger than that of Shizun!