Ying Zheng looked at Jing Fan and said, "If you can't solve these contents, the widow will find a way, and after figuring it out, I will hand it over to you." Then all your craftsmen will interpret it together. ”

"Is the king saying that the study of these two scrolls is no longer limited to the ten of us?" Jing Fan asked.

"Of course, compared to Jiuding, this is not a secret at all, so there is no need to hide it." Ying Zheng said very calmly.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Jing Fan responded.

When it came to Jiuding, Ying Zheng seemed to think of something, and after a little thought, he said: "When you complete these two tasks, the widow plans to move Jiuding out of the Lu Mansion and let you continue to study, do you think it is feasible?" ”

Jing Fan didn't expect Ying Zheng to mention the matter of Jiuding, so he thought about it for a while before saying: "Your Majesty, according to your subordinates, this paint is very similar to the layer of paint on the surface of Jiuding, and it is likely to be the same kind." If this is the case, then our confusion about Jiuding will be solved for the most part, as for what kind of structure is inside Jiuding, it is unknown if Jiuding is not broken, unless the king still has this kind of scroll about recording Jiuding. ”

Jing Fan pointed to the two scrolls on the table.

Ying Zheng looked at the two scrolls, thinking about Jing Fan's words, and a trace of realization flashed in his mind.

The things in the Mausoleum of King Wu of Zhou have been guiding him to imitate some things, and the last request is to copy the Mausoleum of King Wu of Zhou as it is. And maybe the request to copy Jiuding is on one of the nine floors.

The coating on the outer layer of Jiuding has been cracked, and the imitation task of Jiuding will be far away.

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng looked at Li Si, and his eyes were quite meaningful.

Li Si pretended not to see it, put away the copied cotton silk, rolled up the two scrolls separately, and placed them on the table in an orderly manner.

Ying Zheng looked at Jing Fan again and asked, "How much do you know about Jiuding?" ”

"In the eyes of the subordinates, although Jiuding is very mysterious, it is a created thing after all, and no matter how mysterious it is, there will be traces to follow." Jing Fan said, "At that time, in the Lu Mansion, we were indeed at a loss, but after following the king to this place, through the imitation of terracotta figurines and the study of scrolls, we often discussed Jiuding, but the mystery of it was reduced a little. ”

At this time, Jing Fan and others were already obsessed with Jiuding, and now they have a new understanding of Jiuding by making terracotta figurines and studying scrolls, especially those paints.

Then, Jing Fan told Ying Zheng about the process of the craftsmen studying Jiuding in Lu Mansion and other places at that time, and several other craftsmen supplemented it from time to time.

The general situation, Ying Zheng had already known from Lü Buwei's mouth, but the specific details were unknown, after all, Lü Buwei had not studied Jiuding with his own hands, and Jing Fan's account was much more detailed.

Ying Zheng's mind always had the picture of Jiuding, and the appearance of each tripod appeared one after another, including the symbols and stripes on the surface of the tripod.

Li Si listened very seriously, no longer looking indifferent, as if he was looking for something from Jing Fan's words.

Ying Zheng just listened and didn't ask any questions, because he knew that even if he asked, he wouldn't get an answer, and it was still too early to put his mind on Jiuding, after all, there was still a Lu Buwei in the middle.

After Jing Fan finished what he wanted to say, Ying Zheng seemed to have changed his mind again, but he didn't seem to care very much, and said: "The matter of Jiuding, let's put it on hold for the time being, it's still the old rule, don't mention it to anyone." ”

Jing Fan thought that the whole process of studying Jiuding would lead Ying Zheng to discuss with a dozen craftsmen, and at least some questions would be raised, but he didn't think that Ying Zheng would directly choose to avoid talking about it, and let them, the craftsmen, directly seal their mouths.

Jing Fan wanted to ask something, but when he looked at Li Si, he saw Li Si nod slightly, and when the words came to his mouth, he swallowed back, and just arched his hand and said, "Your subordinates respect the king's order." ”

Li Si said to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, when you get married, what kind of things do you need, why don't you gather them all together, and then hand them over to Zhao Gao, and then Zhao Gao will be responsible for supervising this matter and working with Jing Fan to complete this matter, how about it?" ”

Ying Zheng nodded and said, "There should be someone in charge of this matter, send someone to call Zhao Gao in." ”

"It's better for the subordinates to go in person." Jing Fan said.

Ying Zheng nodded in agreement.

Jing Fan went out to call Zhao Gao, and Ying Zheng asked the other nine craftsmen about some family matters.

The families of ten craftsmen, including Jing Fan, have arrived in Xianyang one after another, and since the Jing kiln has not been completely renovated, they have all been placed in the nearest post station. Reunited with their families, all the craftsmen were very happy, and they all thanked King Qin for his kindness from time to time.

While talking, Zhao Gao followed Jing Fan into the hall.

Zhao Gao thought that Ying Zheng had finished handling the matter and asked him to come in and arrange for the horses to return to the city, but he heard Ying Zheng say directly: "Zhao Gao, from today on, you will be fully responsible for the supervision of the widow's wedding and the connection with Jing Yao, can you?" ”

Zhao Gao was stunned at first, happiness came a little suddenly, but he was a little overwhelmed, and he kowtowed in a panic to thank him.

Yingzheng asked Zhao Gao to take the second watch, and the third watch stayed in Jingyao for the time being, implemented the remaining details, and returned to the palace after the matter was connected.

Li Si confessed two more words, and followed Yingzheng out of the gate of Jingyao.

The two flew on their horses and went straight to the west gate of Xianyang City. Zhao Gao, Jing Fan and others sent Ying Zheng away, and then went back to the house to discuss.

In fact, Ying Zheng came with Zhao Gao, the second watch and the third watch, and he had already made plans in his heart. Jingyao needs someone to supervise, and the big wedding also needs someone to supervise, there is no doubt that Zhao Gao is the most suitable person, but he didn't tell Zhao Gao in advance before.

"Sir, let's go to Wen Zhuangju." Ying Zheng said.

"Even if the king doesn't say it, Weichen wants to remind the king that it's time to go to Wenluoju to have a look." Lees said.

Ying Zheng looked at Li Si and asked, "Has Sima Hong come back, how is the cultivation of the original grain seeds?" ”

"Back to the king, Lord Sima sent a letter, saying that the southern Bashu region has been arranged, and he will return soon, and after the arrangements are made near Xianyang, he will go to the north to continue to implement the cultivation of grain seeds."

The cultivation season in the south came earlier than in the north, so Sima Hong started to operate in the Bashu region in the south, and then gradually implemented it in the north.

Ying Zheng nodded and said, "When he comes back, the widow will talk to him and see what the people who cultivate the grain seed think about this matter." ”

"Well, maybe Master Sima is in the city now." Li Si said with a smile.

Ying Zheng glanced at Li Si with a different look.

Now Li Si, no matter what he says, is very accurate, and Yingzheng will also believe it, he said that maybe Sima Hong has come back, so nine times out of ten Sima Hong has returned.

The two of them were talking and chatting, and they had approached the West City Gate.

A figure with a noble temperament appeared at the gate of the West City, followed by several guards.

This person is none other than Lü Buwei.

Seeing Ying Zheng and Li Si walking towards the city gate, Lü Buwei urged the horse to meet him.

"Your Majesty." Approaching the front and back, Lu Buwei arched his hand.

"Is the middle father waiting for a widow?" Ying Zheng asked.

"Exactly." Lü Buwei said, "The old minister was worried about the king's illness, and went to visit the king early in the morning, but he didn't want the king to take people out of the palace, and he also went out of the west city gate, the old minister was really relieved, so he waited here." ”

"The middle father is worried, and the widow repairs overnight, and there is no big problem." Ying Zheng said calmly, as if he had never been sick.

Lu Buwei was a little surprised, but when he looked at Ying Zheng, he couldn't see the slightest sickness, not all right.

What kind of disease can be cured so quickly, this is beyond Lu Buwei's understanding of medical skills, but Lu Buwei's deep side of the city mansion was expressed, and he didn't ask too many questions, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the old minister still has something to tell." ”

"Father, please speak." Ying Zheng said.

"Yesterday evening, Wang Ben sent back the news, saying that Zhao had withdrawn its troops from the border, and sent someone to send a letter, Wang Ben did not dare to delay, and sent someone to send the letter back to Xianyang." Lü Buwei said as he took out a roll of brocade silk from his sleeve.

Ying Zheng took the brocade silk and opened it to see. This is a letter written by King Zhao himself.

King Zhao wrote the letter in the voice of his father-in-law, and the content was to inform Ying Zheng that he had driven Fan Yuzhi and withdrawn the garrison on the border. For the rumor-mongers, they have been arrested, and they will be escorted to Xianyang in the near future, and they will also accompany the people of the royal family to give Princess Hu Yu's dowry. Everything before was a misunderstanding, I hope Yingzheng will treat Princess Hu Yu well, give him a grandson as soon as possible, and so on.

Ying Zheng finished reading the letter, sighed, and shook his head with a wry smile. He didn't know that this was King Zhao's strategy to delay the army, and it was also for Qin and Zhao to find a step for each other.

Lü Buwei had not read the contents of the letter, but judging from the military information sent back by Wang Ben, it was not difficult to guess the contents of the letter.

"Your Majesty, how should we deal with this matter now?" Lü Buwei asked.

Ying Zheng rolled up the brocade silk, put it in his sleeve, breathed a long sigh of relief, and said: "Let Wang Ben withdraw the army and come back, but the defenders of the checkpoint must not relax their vigilance, especially the movement of Wei, although King Zhao has persuaded Wei to withdraw his troops, but the heart of defense is indispensable. ”

Lu Buwei nodded and said, "This is indeed the case, and Wei Guo can only be allowed to gloat for a while." ”

"Just let them be happy for a few more years." Ying Zheng turned to plainly and said, "Lu Xiangbang obeys orders. ”

Lu Buwei bowed his head and said respectfully: "The old minister is here." ”

"This expedition to Wei, Daqin lost Chang'an Jun Cheng, as well as tens of thousands of soldiers, although it did not hurt the muscles and bones, but it also damaged morale, and the widow decided that from now on, Daqin will only defend and not attack, on the one hand, recruit troops and prepare food, and on the other hand, sit and watch the six countries consume each other, waiting for the fighters." Ying Zheng deliberately amplified the volume, so that the people around him could hear it.

Lü Buwei's eyes rolled twice, and then he said: "The king's decision is very wise, and the old minister immediately sent orders to strengthen the fortifications at the border pass. ”

This kind of strategy, Li Si had already proposed to Yingzheng, but at that time, the king of Yingzheng was still shallow and had no military power, not to mention that the matter of destroying Wei was also the desire of the ministers. But now that Chang'an Jun Chengcheng has fallen because of this matter, and he has consumed tens of thousands of soldiers, it is the right time to bring it up at this moment, and Lu Buwei will definitely not object.

Once the strategy of defending and not attacking is implemented, Ying Zheng can safely cultivate raw grain seeds to develop agriculture, and he can focus more on the development of new weapons such as flying crossbows.

Ying Zheng looked at Lu Buwei again and said, "The widow wants to go to Wenzhuju now, can the middle father go with him?" ”

"The king's body has just recovered, so it's good for the old minister to accompany the king." The corners of Lu Buwei's mouth rose and he said with a smile.

Lü Buwei turned his horse's head and walked side by side with Yingzheng in the direction of Wen Liju, followed by Li Si and several of Lü Buwei's entourage.

In the process of Ying Zheng talking with Lu Buwei, Li Si didn't say anything, just listened.

But most of the people who came in and out of the city gate heard their conversation, and were already talking among themselves.

"Did you hear that, King Fangcai told Lu Xiangbang that he was going to withdraw the army, and he also said that he would not fight in recent years." A middle-aged woman stabbed a middle-aged man next to her with her hand.

The middle-aged man smiled knowingly and said: "It's good not to fight, the blessing of the people, if I hadn't broken my leg on the battlefield before, I'm afraid my little life would have been confessed on the battlefield long ago." ”

A trace of sadness flashed in the middle-aged woman's eyes: "But the peace of our family was bought with one of your legs." ”

"It's just tiptoeing." The man patted his left leg and said, "It's better than giving away your life, think about those brothers who died in battle, we are lucky enough." ”

"I'm not complaining, I'm just sighing." The woman looked at Ying Zheng and the others, who had already ridden away, and her sad mood disappeared, and she said expectantly, "I just hope that these misfortunes will not happen again, but I hope that as the king said, stop all killing, and let the people live in peace and contentment." ”

The middle-aged man's eyes were turbulent, he clenched the woman's hand, and his eyes followed the woman, looking at Yingzheng's back.

Many times, the happiness of a family, or even countless families, is determined by a single word from a certain person.