Chapter 22: Intrigues
"Correct solution!" Qing'er snapped his finger and said: "After the death of King Qin, Lü Buwei monopolized power and became the uncrowned king of Qin in the true sense, plus he has an irreversible relationship with the queen, and it is rumored that he is the biological father of the prince. ”
"But Ying Yiren was rescued by Lu Buwei back then? If you saved him, why did you kill him? Wu Zhan couldn't figure it out.
"Don't forget that Lu Buwei is from a businessman, and in the eyes of a businessman, he only values interests and not feelings, what can't he do?" Qing'er explained.
This Lü Buwei was originally a giant of the country, looking at the entire Warring States Period, people who can be richer than him may not have been born yet, but although the businessmen at that time were rich, but the social status was pitifully low.
Lü Buwei was naturally unwilling to accept such a status quo, he was rich and ambitious, and for his own ambitions, he became a gambler radically.
After ransom Zhao Ji, a talented and talented Oiran with a lot of money, Lü Buwei also had a lot of affection with her, but when he met Ying Yiren who was hostage in Zhao State, everything changed, and he thought that Ying Yiren was "strange and livable" with the eyes of a businessman, so he stammered all day long, invested a lot of money to make points up and down for Yiren, and even did not hesitate to give his concubine Zhao Ji to the down-and-out king Sun Yingyiren.
Facts have proved that Lü Buwei's investment vision is clever, Changping defeated the Qin State in the first battle of the Zhao State, and took advantage of the Qin army's siege of Handan, he did not hesitate to spend 600 catties of gold to bribe the officers and soldiers defending the city, and helped Ying Yiren escape back to the Qin State. After returning to China, he went everywhere again, and let Ying Yiren worship under Mrs. Huayang, the favorite wife of An Guogong, and became the godson of An Guogong, who died only three days after succeeding to Queen Qin Xiaowen, and Yiren naturally inherited the throne of King Qin and became King Xiang of Qin Zhuang.
And Lü Buwei was named the prime minister of Qin, became the head of a hundred officials, was awarded the title of Marquis of Wenxin, and ate 100,000 households in Luoyang, which can be described as powerful as the sky, and there is no other for a while.
In this context, Lü Buwei recruited a wide range of guests and strengthened his power, if his ambition was limited to this, it would not hurt, but Lü Buwei's ambition continued to expand with the growth of strength, he believed that Yingzheng was his son, and the throne of Qin should be passed to his son as soon as possible.
Therefore, he wants to eradicate all the obstacles on the road to Yingzheng's ascension to the throne, the first is the Qin Zhuang Xiangwang Yingyiren, and the second is the old clans of the Qin State that are xenophobic, and the Yang Quanjun Mi Chen, the younger brother of the Empress Dowager Huayang, who colluded with him, and then the Qin State is in his Lü Buwei's pocket......
Thinking about what happened, Wu Zhan only felt a deep sense of powerlessness. For the sake of status and their own ambitions, people in this era can really do anything.
"What are you thinking?" Qing'er couldn't help but ask when she saw Wu Zhan's expression in a trance.
"Qing'er, you must pay attention to safety in Ganquan Palace, if the situation is not right, come to me as soon as possible, and I will take you out of this place of deceit." Wu Zhan stared at Qing'er's clear eyes and said sincerely.
Qing'er was very moved by Wu Zhan's words, but she knew that she was now a Nether Guard, and in the world of Netherworld Guard, tasks were more important than life.
"If one day, we all complete our tasks, would you like to leave here with me and find a place where no one can find to live......" Qing'er asked shyly as she twisted the corners of her clothes, her voice like a mosquito.
Wu Zhan naturally understood the meaning of her words, so he clenched Qing'er's little hand and affirmed: "I am willing!" ”
The two young people made a private decision for life in this way, and as for whether their wishes can come true in the future, that is a story for another time.
Returning to the East Palace, Ying Zheng retired everyone, leaving only Wu Zhan alone.
I saw that Ying Zheng's little face was full of anger, although he was unwilling to welcome Lu Buwei, and he was unwilling to treat Lu Buwei like a father according to his mother's wishes, but the reality did not allow him to choose, as his mother said, now he can only rely on Lu Buwei.
"I understand how you're feeling right now." Wu Zhan stood aside and said leisurely.
When Ying Zheng heard this, he looked at Wu Zhan, only to hear Wu Zhan continue: "Today's Lü Buwei is powerful and domineering, but looking at the entire Qin court, I am afraid that only he hopes that you can inherit the throne the most. With him, no one can shake your status, so even if you are forbearing, you have to endure enough of the days before the pro-government. ”
"Now that I have not ascended the throne, even if I do, I will have to wait at least nine years to become pro-government, is this too long?" Ying Zheng was unwilling.
"Ten years to sharpen a sword, let alone just nine years." Wu Zhan said: "You can just use the past few years to learn the art of the emperor, and at the same time vigorously cultivate your wings, and when the time comes, you can settle accounts with Lu Buwei." ”
After Xiao Yingzheng heard Wu Zhan's words, he nodded firmly and said: "You have a point, I will have you by my side in the future, teaching me from time to time, why worry about big things?" ”
Speaking of teaching, a person suddenly flashed in Wu Zhan's mind, that person was in his thirties, he was Chu Yin, he was down-and-out but full of talent and integrity.
"I'm only three years older than you, so where can I teach you? But I do know a person who studied under Xunzi and is full of talent, especially good at the art of emperors. Wu Zhanjin said.
"Oh? What is this person's last name? Where do you live? So I sent for him to be invited into the palace. "Ying Zheng couldn't wait when he heard about it.
"This person's name is Li Si, he is a native of Shangcai in the Chu State, and he is now working as a person in the Lu Mansion." Wu Zhan explained.
As soon as he heard the word 'Lu Mansion', Ying Zheng's original smile on his face instantly froze, in his opinion, even if the people of Lu Mansion have great talents, they are categorically unavailable, as the saying goes, love the house and Wu, and vice versa.
Wu Zhan naturally understood what Ying Zheng was thinking, so he only heard him say in a low voice: "I dare to guarantee that this person is not a confidant or confidant of Lu Buwei, although he is a member of Lu Mansion, he is depressed and extremely depressed. ”
"So what?" Ying Zheng seems to have lost interest.
"Wouldn't it be wonderful if we recruited Li Si into our command in advance, and then sold our favor to Lu Buwei, so that he thought that by sending Li Si to the East Palace, he could keep abreast of the prince's movements at any time, and then pass on some information to Lu Buwei through Li Si that we wanted him to know?" Wu Zhan said in a low voice.
"Wonderful, wonderful!" Ying Zheng finally understood Wu Zhan's intentions, and immediately applauded.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Ying Zheng said: "Come in!" ”
I saw Meng Yi pushing the door in a military uniform, and the eighteen-year-old walked in a tiger, exuding the masculinity and confidence unique to a young man.
"Meng Yi meets the prince!" Meng Yi fell to the ground on one knee and saluted.
Seeing Meng Yi, a smile appeared on Ying Zheng's face: "Hurry up, there are no outsiders here." ”
Meng Yi got up suddenly after thanking him, and looked at Wu Zhan who was standing on the side vigilantly.
Wu Zhan rolled his eyes and returned the favor, saying in his heart I don't owe you money, why are you always hostile to me.
"Prince, it's time to practice archery." Meng Yi arched his hand.
"Okay, come on, change clothes." Ying Zheng is a boy after all, and he also likes to dance with guns and sticks.
Hearing this, the two maids lowered their heads and entered, waiting for Yingzheng to turn to the side room to change the practice equipment. Only Wu Zhan and Meng Yi were left in the huge room, and the atmosphere suddenly fell into embarrassment.
"Little eunuch, I don't know what method you used to make the prince trust you so much, but I warn you, if you approach the prince with any plans or want to be unfavorable to the prince, I will be the first to let you go." Meng Yi shook his fist in front of Wu Zhan and warned.
Wu Zhan sneered when he heard this, although Meng Yi was two years older than him, and he was stronger than himself in terms of height and physique, but in Wu Zhan's opinion, he was just a gentleman, with a good skin.
"Da Manniu, don't think that you are the only one who is loyal to the prince, and don't think that you alone can protect the prince, in my opinion, you are nothing!" Wu Zhan's words were understated, but every word was like a cone, and Meng Yi was immediately angry.
Seeing that Meng Yi had turned red and red because of anger, and his nostrils were wide open, Wu Zhan was quite satisfied.
"If you're not convinced, the two of us can compete, and I'll let you know what it means to be someone else." Wu Zhan took the initiative to provoke.
"Hahaha......"
Meng Yi was laughed at when he heard this, in his opinion, Wu Zhan was dressed as a eunuch, no matter how strong his archery skills could be.
"What do you want to compare?" Meng Yi hugged his arms to his chest and said disdainfully.
"It's better than you." Wu Zhan also folded his arms, not caring about the road.
"Okay, then we'll shoot in a while, I'll see how many pounds and taels you have." Meng Yi said fiercely.
"What if you lose?" The corners of Wu Zhan's mouth rose.
"Hmph, I won't lose, if I lose, I'm willing to recognize you as the boss from now on, and listen to you!" Meng Yi said confidently.
"Hahaha, okay, if I lose, I will serve you as the boss and listen to you." Wu Zhan did not back down.
"Okay, we'll see you on the school field in a while, and don't say I'm bullying you when the time comes." Meng Yi bit his back molars.
"Da Manniu, if you lose at that time, don't rely on the debt." Wu Zhan raised his chin in disapproval.
At this moment, Ying Zheng changed into a training outfit and walked out, red clothes and black armor, which were similar to the dress of the Imperial Forest Army, which also added a lot of heroism.
"You two seem to have a good chat." As soon as Ying Zheng came out, he felt a strong smell of gunpowder in the air, so he joked.
"Prince, let's go to the school grounds, I can't wait." Meng Yi rubbed his bracers and said, he was indeed a little impatient at the moment, and he couldn't wait to make Wu Zhan ugly on the spot immediately.
"Hehe......"
Ying Zheng smiled dryly: "Isn't archery training a subject to be practiced every day?" Why are you in such a hurry today? ”
Without waiting for Meng Yi to answer, Wu Zhan chuckled: "General Meng can't wait to lose to me, so that he can recognize me as the boss." ”
"Hmph, rhetoric, I hope your archery skills can match your tongue." Meng Yi said angrily.
Ying Zheng seemed to hear the meaning of the competition from the words of the two, and then his childlike heart rose, and after asking the reason, he couldn't help but applaud and said: "Okay, if the two of you win in a while, I will also worship him as the boss and listen to him." ”
"Prince......" Meng Yi and Wu Zhan couldn't help but want to stop it in unison.
"That's it!" Ying Zheng clapped his hands and said: "I will let everyone back down in a while, and the three of us will go to the school field, and I will be the referee to witness this competition between the two of you." ”
Seeing that the matter had come to this, Meng Yi and Wu Zhan had no choice but to obey, and the three of them immediately went out and walked to the school field.