In Xianyang Palace, the big bell roared, and it rang nine times in a row.

"Fengchang", who is in charge of the etiquette of the temple, has prepared a complete set of ritual and music procedures for this Yan envoy pilgrimage.

Tai Le Cheng gave an order, and the three hundred musicians in silk clothes immediately knocked on the dingdong.

First, the sound of the rows of chimes sounded, followed by the drums, sheng, qin, ser and other musical instruments, playing a melodious and beautiful ancient song.

"Yo yo deer chirping, apple of the wild food. I have guests, drummers and shengs. Blowing the sheng drum spring, bearing the basket is the will. People are kind to me, show me to walk. ”

"Yo yo deer singing, eating wild artemisia. I have a guest, Deyin Kong Zhao. If the people are not ashamed, the gentleman is effective. I have a purpose to drink, and the guest style Yan Yiao. ”

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The melodious sound of the song, full of cheerfulness and joy, is called the beginning of "Xiaoya" "Deer Song".

This poem was originally a musical song composed by Zhou Tianzi when he feasted the guests of the courtiers, and now it is used when the King of Qin received the envoys of the Yan State to show his tenderness.

As long as you are sincere, I will treat you as a guest, and I will entertain you with good food and drink.

But if you want to resist stubbornly and make an enemy of me, then the next time you will play it will not be the sound of "Deer Song", but "No Clothes", "Cai Zhi (qǐ)", "Out of the Car" and so on.

This song is not only for Huairou Yanguo, but also for Wei, Chu, and Qi to listen to.

Zhao Tuo's mind was not in the melodious music at all, although his face was calm, but at this moment, he was about to see the "Emperor of the Ages", how could his mood not fluctuate.

"Envoy Yan's Visit!"

"The Yan Envoy Meets ......"

The master of ceremonies, who was in charge of receiving the guests, and the attendants who carried the voice, made waves.

Changping Jun also smiled and guided.

Jing Ke straightened his clothes and took off his shoes in front of the temple gate.

Zhao Tuo also took off his shoes, leaving only white clothes on his feet.

Everyone must take off their shoes when entering the temple, so foot hygiene is very important, and if there is any strange smell on such a major occasion, it is extremely fatal.

Jing Ke's face did not change, and he walked into the hall with the bronze box containing the first level of Fan Yu in his arms.

Zhao Tuo held the rolled-up map of Du Kang and followed him.

The main hall of Xianyang Palace is magnificent and magnificent, there are hundreds of meters deep, and there are gold and silver ornaments inside, and the pearl and jade are inlaid, and there is a gorgeous atmosphere of its own.

In particular, the large pillars that can be seen at a glance to support the dome of the palace are not only as numerous as hundreds, but also have thick roots, and can only be surrounded by at least two people.

"No wonder Jing Ke will fail, give me a pillar like this, I am not afraid of any assassin."

Zhao Tuo muttered in his heart, and the scene of the two of them circling the pillar appeared in his head, and his mood was a lot more relaxed.

At this time, as the music was finished, the attendants of the temple shouted, "Trend"!

Jing Ke and Zhao Tuo immediately strode forward and walked quickly towards the hall.

According to etiquette, when meeting with a person of high status, it is necessary to tendency, that is, to take small steps and walk briskly to show respect for the other person.

If you go slowly, it is disrespectful and impolite.

Therefore, "entering the court" is often associated with "sword walking in the palace", which is a treatment that only top ministers can have.

Since Lü Buwei's death, it seems that the Qin State has never heard of anyone enjoying such an honor.

Zhao Tuo lowered his head, held the map in his hand and followed Jing Ke into the depths of the hall quickly, while he used the corner of his eye to scan the courtiers of the Qin State standing on both sides of the main hall.

Most of the people standing at the front of the hall are middle-aged and elderly.

Zhao Tuo estimated that the famous Wei Yi, Yao Jia, Feng Quji, Wang Juan and others in history must be in it, but Zhao Tuo couldn't tell who was who, and the only ones he knew were Changping Jun, Meng Yu, and Li Si.

"There are very few generals in the palace, no wonder Jing Ke's assassination of Qin in history was almost successful."

Zhao Tuo was thoughtful, and today's Qin State has frequent foreign wars.

In the seventeenth year of Qin Wangzheng, he destroyed Han, in the eighteenth year Wang Jian Yang Duanhe attacked Zhao, and in the nineteenth year Wang Jian destroyed Zhao.

This year, General Wang Jian took Xin Sheng, Li Xin, Yang Duanhe, Qiang Yan and other generals to the army in Zhongshan, and could cross Yishui and Yanyan at any time. His son Wang Ben also led an army to defend Chu and Wei.

It can be said that most of the generals of the Qin State are fighting outside, and the martial artists in the palace are naturally scarce.

Although there were many Wenchen, they finally lacked some martial arts and blood, and in the face of the assassin's surprise attack, they were all panicked, so Jing Ke found a vacancy and showed his skills.

Wrong.

Zhao Tuo's eyes narrowed slightly, and he saw two young men standing in a group of old ministers, although they were wearing Wenchen clothes, they were sturdy, and their eyes were shining, and they were bloody warriors at a glance.

As if sensing Zhao Tuo's gaze, one of them actually showed a faint smile.

Without waiting for Zhao Tuo to think deeply, the praiser had already called: "Jing Ke and Gao Tuo, the envoys of the Yan Kingdom, meet the king." ”

"Foreign minister Jing Ke, meet the king."

"Foreign Minister Gao Tuo, meet the king."

Zhao Tuo followed Jing Ke to pay respects, his head bowed, and he made a respectful gesture.

But his eyes kept glancing, wanting to see what the Emperor of the Ages was like.

The King of Qin knelt on the emperor's couch, his posture was upright, his waist was straight, and he was carrying a sword on his body, but he was blocked by his body and the bronze case, and he couldn't see the specific length.

He was wearing a solemn royal dress embroidered with the sun, moon and stars, and the crown on his head hung down with thin beads, blocking most of his appearance, and from Zhao Tuo's angle, only the long mustache under his chin could be seen.

Suddenly, the king seemed to feel something, and after the pearl, those bright and sharp eyes looked over.

The eyes are facing each other.

Zhao Tuo hurriedly lowered his head and avoided the majestic eyes.

In such a solemn hall, no one dared to look directly into the eyes of the king.

Fortunately, after the visit, Zhao Tuo got up, although he didn't dare to look directly, but his eyes still took a rough look at the face of King Qin.

Expressionless, not angry!

Zhao Tuo unconsciously remembered the beautiful girl he saw when he first entered Xianyang.

He couldn't help but scold: "This doesn't look like it, it seems that the appearance is with my mother." ”

Just when Zhao Tuo was thinking wildly, Jing Ke had already spoken: "Jing Ke, the foreign minister of Yan State, sent an envoy to Qin State on the order of King Yan, and today I present the head of the rebel Fan Yu period, as well as the map of the place of the governor, and ask the king to inspect it." ”

On the emperor's couch, the king of Qin solemnly spoke: "Since the Yan Kingdom knows the time, it is willing to surrender to Qin and dedicate people and land, and the widow is very comforted in his heart." Bestow the Messenger Seat. ”

The confessor also declared, "Please take a seat."

Jing Ke held the copper box, and Zhao Tuo held the map and sat down according to the guidelines.

As Jing Ke expected, the position of the two of them was at the forefront, opposite to the right prime minister Changpingjun, just by the arrangement of this seat, it can be seen that the Qin government and the opposition attach great importance to the envoys of the Yan State.

But this just happened to provide Jing Ke with the best opportunity!

As long as the picture is poor, Jing Ke will assassinate him nearby, and Zhao Tuo will also start the case, and it only takes three steps to run to King Qin's side.

At that time, the ministers of the Qin State would definitely be shocked on the spot, and they would not have time to react.

Blood spattered in three steps, the world is vegetarian!

After the sitting-down ceremony, no one from the important ministers of the Qin State spoke, and they all focused on Jing Ke and Zhao Tuo, waiting for the king's order to be announced.

Soon, the confessor Gao Xuan:

"Yan Guojin presents the head of the traitor."