Qin and Zhao competed, and Wei and Han maneuvered in the meantime to seek personal gain. The Nanyang Zhuyi occupied by Qin and the Hebei and Hejian Zhuyi occupied by Zhao all became bargaining chips, but depending on which side bid higher, the two countries would fall to which side.

Qin Kai's land price code is: I will fight whichever city you ask me to fight, and it will be yours to fight.

Zhao is not so arrogant, in order to take advantage of the three small cities, he does not hesitate to offend the Qin State, and it is painful to let him take out the city.

So the result came out, and Qin and Han reached an agreement: the Qin and Han coalition forces occupied a small city in Shangdang. Wei did not have a corresponding demand, and maintained a good-faith neutrality on both sides. The date of the dispatch was October after the autumn harvest. Since October was Qin's New Year, the army was sent out in October.

Before and after discussing with Han, Mi Rong and Gao Lingjun went to Baogu to congratulate the successful restoration of the Baochu Road.

Qi Rong and Gao Lingjun led a pro-camp of about 1,000 people, with a transport brigade composed of 10,000 prisoners, escorting more than 3,000 wagons, loaded with wine and meat, and set foot on the road to the construction site. After walking on the plank road for ten days, I came to the barracks at the construction site.

The plank road was built a few days ago. The barracks was no longer a temporary camp during construction, but a base built on a relatively open mountain plateau. After the completion of the project, the prisoners from Xianyang and Hanzhong were brought here to rest, and only a few were temporarily transferred to do some compensatory work every day.

The terrace was cut in half by the water, and the prisoners of Hanzhong and Xianyang lived on one side. A bridge was built over the water to connect the two camps. Knowing that Huayangjun and Gao Lingjun were coming to the labor army, Zhang Lu and Sima Jin checked the quality of the roads along the way again to ensure that nothing went wrong. The two sides were combined into one place, and each person was given a double ration of food.

After Hanzhong Shou got the news, he also arrived the day before. If Huayang-kun is coming, he must be present in person to arrange the welcoming ceremony.

The convicts were very excited, and although the work of most of them was very hard for most of the year, most of them could end their sentences because they could have at least one meritorious service; Some of them have great merit, and they can even redeem one more relative.

Hanzhong Shou was very good at welcoming his boss, and Zhang Lu and Sima Jin were happy to let go. Since there are women on the construction site, they are given important roles.

On this morning, two phalanxes of 10,000 people lined up by the Baoshui River, and the women gathered firewood in the back. A hundred beautiful people changed into colorful costumes, learned dance moves on the fly, and danced in front of the formation. The Hanzhong guard brought a drummer from Hanzhong and played music on the side.

It was almost noon when the sound of a rolling car came. Under the command of Han Zhongshou, the drums played in unison, and the women began to dance. As a result, the car was louder and the pace was noticeably accelerated. Immediately, a leather-cart appeared on the boardwalk, and the driver skillfully maneuvered the horses and walked briskly along the winding plank road, while the infantry behind trotted and was pulled down for a long distance. The carriage rushed down the boardwalk, came to the front of the formation, and came to a steady stop. The prisoners on both sides cheered loudly!

The drum music stopped, led by Hanzhong Shou, followed by Sima Jin and Zhang Lu, and came to the front of the car. Hanzhong Shoudao: "Ministers and Hanzhong Shou, I would like to welcome Huayang Jun and Gaoling Jun with Keqing and Gongcheng!" ”

At this time, a voice in the car said: "Welcome me! ”

Hanzhong Shou looked up, was shocked, and said: "The minister didn't know that Wu Anjun was coming, and he was guilty of capital crimes!" "No one expected that there would be three princes standing on the car.

Bai Qi said very casually: "The king ordered the two monarchs to work in the army, and the ministers but the ears!" ”

Then seeing that the infantry and the chariot had already appeared in the field of vision, Qi Rong said: "Labor the army under the king's order!" "The drums are back,

Bai Qi drove slowly past the two phalanxes. From time to time, Qi Rong shouted loudly: "Wang Laojun! The prisoners were to respond with a "Hurray!" Banzai! ”

When the cheers stopped, the chariots also took the underground plank road, and another chariot formation was discharged next to the army array, which was also neatly organized; There were 500 soldiers in the front and rear of the army.

Huayangjun said loudly again: "Wang gave the sergeant a liter of wine and a pound of meat!" Cheers were heard again.

The leather cart passed through the military formation and drove to the barracks on the hillside; The soldiers were brought back to the camp, and only the commander of the gang led a few men to receive the wine and meat of their own gang: they handed over their own charms, and received a jar of wine and fifty pounds of meat.

Officials above the doctor's level were invited to the main account, where there was a larger share of wine and meat, as well as millet and sauce: the doctor was one ding, the official doctor was one ding, the official doctor was two ding, the public doctor was two ding, and the public passenger and above were three and four. This is obviously not in line with Zhou Li, but in the Qin State, the recognition of Zhou Li is extremely low, and even most people don't know that there is such a thing as Zhou Li, and it is Qin Law that restricts everyone's behavior.

The food in the main tent was cooked by the families of the prisoners, and while they waited, the musicians and dancers performed music and dances in the middle of the field. Doctors at all levels were seated outside the tents, and they were either talking or watching intently, and from time to time they cheered.

In fact, there are not many people above the public ride, only three princes who have just arrived, as well as Hanzhong Shou and Sima Jin. Zhang Lu is a guest secretary, although he has no title, but his treatment is equivalent to that of a concubine. Their seats were set up in tents, and the doors of the tents were open because of the music and dancing outside them. Zheng Anping They are entourage, and they can't eat and drink in the tent, but if the lord doesn't finish eating, they can continue to eat - three tripods and four hairies, ordinary people will definitely not be able to finish eating. The same is true of the rest of the people's retinues. These retinues are now surrounded by the tent to prevent idlers from approaching.

Zhang Lu sincerely thanked Huayangjun and Wu Anjun for their guarantee for the construction in Xianyang, and thanked Hanzhong for guarding the conscription and sending of prisoners in Hanzhong and providing protection; Thank you Gao Lingjun for coming to watch the ceremony.

Huayangjun, Wu Anjun and Gao Lingjun also expressed their appreciation for comforting Zhang Lu and Sima Jin, who were currently under construction, and for Hanzhongshou taking the initiative to ask for battle. Gao Lingjun conveyed the condolences of the King of Qin to the monarchs, and announced that the titles that were not lowered would be agreed upon by those present and approved on the spot; Nomination is made after the title of doctor or above is agreed. There are frequent official words and clichés during the banquet, so there is no need to describe them one by one.

After a period of excitement, Huayang Jun Qirong suddenly asked: "Building a plank road is not an easy task, during which there are many kinds of ingenuity, and if there is a slight mistake, it will be difficult to succeed." Today, Zhuqing has passed 500 miles of oblique, and all the prisoners are either skilled or skillful. It would be a pity if it was left in the field, and its work would be wasted! Or is there a useful way to do what it can? ”

Wu Anjun said: "It's true! Today, Zhao betrayed the alliance, defrauded the three cities of Taiyuan, and the marquis will raise martial arts, although the soldiers are only 30,000, they can't bear to call, and they are sincere. Although the oblique is passed, the Shu road is still difficult. If the middle way is abandoned, I don't know when it will be restored. How can it be done in one go. ”

Zhang Lu was a little hesitant and said: "The whole army is excited, thinking that it will be successful and enjoy peace." Now that I have betrayed the old law, I am afraid that the hearts of the people will be unconvincing! ”

Huayang Jun also said: "As Keqing said, if you don't use the Tao, things will not happen." Therefore seek the right way. ”

Sima Jin said: "If you only talk about the work of the plank road, you can make it clear by the craftsman and return it to the Sikong family." However, this is not the case. The husband repairs bridges and roads, often in the deep mountains and dense forests, inaccessible places, grain and money, one looks up to the country, and is different from the worker Lu rice. Work is often in a prosperous city, each gathering in line, and forging each other; The rice received is taken from the near warehouse. And to build bridges and roads, one man's work, often five husbands to transport grain. It's embarrassing. ”

Huayang Jun said: "On the other hand, the work lies in the shed, although the wind and rain, the frost and snow sword, can not be added." And the construction of bridges and roads, often in the wilderness, when the cold and heat, human feelings are difficult. ”

Bai Qi said: "The way in the army, where great achievements are made, there will be heavy rewards." Therefore, the first to ascend will be credited. Now with merit times the work, rather than win people's care? ”

Hanzhong Shoudao: "It is not difficult to work, but it is difficult to produce grain." If you do it all the time, I am afraid that it will be exhausted and it will be difficult to continue. ”

Qi Rong said: "Qin's prisoners are often more than 100,000, and they must be used to do their best." Fighting alone at the age of years may not be the way to go; It is also used to build it year after year. ”

Hanzhong Shoudao: "Building a city and building a bridge is also used by the prisoners, but they are all close to the city, and there is no burden of losing far." Today, to build roads, the near ones are more than 100 miles, and the far ones are hundreds of miles, how can the people be worthy! ”

During the discussion, the food under the stove was cooked, and Qi Rongnai stopped the topic and ordered a banquet. The water and land are all presented, and the wine and meat are presented together. And all the people in the tent went out of the tent and drank with the doctors. The battalions were also finished cooking, and there was jubilation.

The aroma of wine, meat, and corn wafts in this deserted river valley.

The next few days are the time for the recitation. Whoever has no major offense shall be at least knighted; Generally second-class; And those who have mastered the technology of the Shiwu chiefs, give more three lords; A small number of skilled people who have solved major problems are given four knights. The whole army is judged to be profitable, and officials at all levels are knighted.

Those who do not stop are knighted; No, a roster was made, ready to be agreed upon in the court, and the king of Qin issued an edict. There was a thunderous burst of joy.

Zhang Lu is a guest and a guest, and he is the chief of the left of the Jin Jue. Zheng Anping was originally a hairpin, but this time he was a scholar and was awarded the second rank as a doctor. Mangwei, who is known as Wuwei, is promoted to the third lord without a lord, and is a hairpin. Because of his contribution to drawing maps, Chen Si was awarded the fourth knighthood, and he was directly promoted. Sima Jin is already a public passenger, and he is promoted to a knight and becomes a fifth doctor. It is rare to become a doctor at such a young age; In the past, only Bai Qi had this experience.

Hanzhong Shou also took the Duke to the fifth doctor, and still guarded Hanzhong. Huayangjun asked him to familiarize himself with the construction of the Golden Bull Road.

Mr. Che You, who is known as Mr. You, is not from Qin, although his credit is huge, this time Jin Jue has nothing to do with him. Huayangjun promised to report Mr. You's exploits to the prince of Chu and reward him with the rules of the Chu State!

Gai Nie, who ran around with a sword, was not yet an adult, and although he had made a meritorious record, he would not be awarded a knighthood for the time being, and he would be posthumously recognized when he became an adult.

According to Qin law, the return of the first-class title can redeem a family member who was a slave; The restitution of the second-degree title redeems the family of a convict, and the return of the fourth-degree title redeems the death penalty. These knighthoods are secretly thinking in their hearts, who will they redeem?