Chapter 43: How much did brother sell me for?
Three days later.
Ying Chengyu was arranging military affairs in the Chinese army’s tent, but the fortune teller raised the curtain and entered, cupping his hands and reporting:
“Master, your Majesty, and Mr. Yangquan have both sent messengers. Here, the steward Zhang Ming has also arrived in the army.”
“Do you want to send a message?”
Ying Chengyu's eyes flashed.
Ying Chengyu expected that Ying Zheng would send a messenger.
But Mr. Yangquan also sent a messenger, and Mrs. Han even sent the housekeeper?
Ying Chengyu felt that the development of the matter might be beyond his control, so he immediately said: "Send the message to Zhang Ming first!"
After a while, a middle-aged man who looked rather old was Helped in.
The first time he saw Ying Chengyu, Zhang Ming broke away from his soldiers and knelt on the ground:
"Greetings, young master!"
Ying Chengyu hurriedly helped him to the soft couch. Above: "Steward Zhang, please get up quickly!"
"What happened, why did Butler Zhang make a trip in person?"
Zhang Ming sighed helplessly: "Received After the young master wrote home, the lady asked Han Shangqing to arrange more rumors according to the young master’s instructions.”
"Originally, Han Shangqing had used this to gain the upper hand in the court."
"But just when Han Shangqing completed the investigation and returned to the court to launch an attack on the small court meeting, the prime minister suddenly ignored the matter and stopped mentioning it. "
"I just said that it was against the law for the young master to kill Fan Yuqi for no reason, and he did not give an explanation afterwards, and he ignored the king's urging, which was against the law. "
"The Prime Minister appointed the Nangong eunuch Cheng Lao Ai to lead an army of 200,000 to attack the young master!"
Ying Chengqiu laughed: "The reason is so ridiculous!"
Fan Yuqi's evidence of crime, Ying Chengyu, had long been sent to Xianyang City.
Of course, this is not important. As long as Lu Buwei says that the evidence has not been sent, then there is no evidence even if Ying Chengyu sends 10,000 pieces of evidence.
But the problem is that Fan Yuqi died seven days ago, and the order to send troops was issued four days ago.
Unless it is a general like Ying Chengyu who has prepared early, which general can collect the evidence and send it to Xianyang City within three days?
Even if Lu Buwei hid the evidence that Ying Chengyu sent back, Lu Buwei's reason for sending troops is too weak to withstand scrutiny.
Zhang Ming shouted loudly: "The ministers were furious! Many generals came forward to defend the young master!"
"However, the prime minister decided this, and the king did not say a word, even if the ministers continued to remonstrate. , and it has no effect."
Zhang Ming handed over his hands bitterly: "I am incompetent!"
Ying Chengyu shook his head and smiled: "There is no need to blame yourself, you have helped me a lot. . ”
“At least make that rumor less powerful and no one will think that I am attacking the legal system of my elder brother’s succession.”
"It is better to send troops for an untenable reason than to send troops for the reason of my rebellion."
Ying Chengyu's response finally worked.
If Ying Chengyu is charged with treason, even if he flees to another country and then returns to Da Qin, his reputation will be difficult to wash away.
And if Ying Chengyu doesn’t respond, will there really be no rift in the relationship between Ying Zheng and Ying Chengyu?
Ying Chengyu didn't want to think deeply, but asked the key question: "When will the army go out?"
Zhang Ming finally showed a smile: "Lao Ai was impatient and wanted to go out immediately, but was blocked by Han Shangqing."
"Han Shangqing said that there is no food in Xianyang Dacang and Hangu Dacang. If he wants to go out, Grain and grass must be collected from the Bashu Granary."
"But the road from Bashu to Xianyang City is long and difficult, and it will take at least two months to collect sufficient grain and grass."
" It seems that the young master has already considered this, so he specially ordered Han Shangqing to prepare excess food in advance, so that the rear army would have no food to start the journey!"
Ying Chengyu subconsciously wanted to refute.
I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense.
I was just afraid that the court would cut off my food and grass, but I never thought that this act of self-protection would actually hinder the pursuit of the pursuers.
However, there was no need to refute, Ying Chengxuan just continued to ask: "What does the mother-in-law mean?"
Zhang Ming bowed his hand to Ying Chengxuan: "Madam, I humbly protect the young master. Escape from Qin."
"The relationships with the ladies in the other six countries have been cleared, and there will be people to support you no matter where the young master goes."
"I came here and brought all the wealth of the Chang'an Lord's Mansion for the young master to use."
"In the future, I will follow the young master and be driven by the young master."
Ying After Cheng Yu was silent for a few seconds, he asked with difficulty: "The mother and concubine have a death wish?!"
Zhang Ming sighed and nodded: "Ever since the young master went to war, my wife has had a death wish."
“My wife also humbly told the young master not to tie my hands and feet for the sake of my wife’s life.”
"As long as the young master is healthy, the madam will be at peace!"
Although Ying Chengyu had known Madam Han's plan for a long time, he still felt that his chest was extremely depressed at this moment, and his heart was so heavy that it seemed like it was about to fall into his belly.
Even Ying Zheng may have interest disputes with him in the future, and they need to rely on family ties to mediate. But only Mrs. Han.
Her interests will always be consistent with Ying Chengyu’s interests, and she will always love Ying Chengyu deeply and be willing to pay all costs for Ying Chengyu!
Taking a deep breath, Ying Chengqiao said in a gentle voice: "Steward Zhang has worked hard all the way, and I think he is exhausted."
"Go and rest first."
Sent away Zhang Ming, Ying Chengyu opened Mrs. Han's letter.
Touching the dark or light ink marks with his fingers, Ying Chengyu seemed to be able to feel the full love and freedom with which Mrs. Han wrote this letter.
That is the freedom and ease of putting life and death aside!
After a long time, Ying Chengxuan put away his family letter, raised his head and said, "Please send a message from Mr. Yangquan."
Soon, a strong man walked into the tent at a swift pace and bowed his hands: "Yangquan Jun." Xiong Meng, the commander of your army, pays homage to Lord Chang'an."
Ying Chengqiao raised his hand slightly and said, "Without courtesy, I will give you a seat."
"Thank you, sir!" , Xiong Meng did not sit down, but stepped forward with a bamboo slip in both hands: "This is the handwriting of the Queen Mother of Huayang, please read it."
After verifying the mud-seal letter, Ying Chengyu unfolded Bamboo slips and lines of beautiful fonts come into view.
Xiong Meng explained from the side: "The Queen Mother is determined to send troops, and the Queen Mother Huayang is unable to stop it."
"I specially order you to lead ten soldiers to protect you as you go to Chu State."
"Hua Queen Mother Yang and Lord Yangquan have made arrangements in Chu State. Lord Changping and Lord Changwen have jointly reported to the King of Chu that the King of Chu is willing to grant fifty miles of Chu land to the title of Lord Chang'an. "
Fifty miles does not sound like much, but after all, it is. It was a territory that really existed in the Chu region and could actually obtain tax revenue, which was actually very rare during the Warring States Period.
For example, the State of Zhao also had a Lord Chang'an, and his fiefdom was also Chang'an Township.
But Chang'an Township is in the hinterland of the Qin Dynasty. Unless the State of Zhao destroys the State of Qin, the fiefdom of the Lord Chang'an will be in vain and he will be just a titleholder in name only.
Compared with the first time the Queen Mother Huayang lobbied, the conditions this time can be said to be very good.
But Ying Chengyu still did not respond, and just smiled warmly: "I know the thoughts of the Queen Mother and Lord Yangquan very well!"
"Eight husbands, Xiong Shichang The horses and carriages have been tired for a long time, so Xiong Shichang goes to bathe and change clothes first."
Xiong Meng bowed his hands and said, "Thank you, sir!"
"I hope your Majesty will make plans early."
"Once the imperial court clearly announces the march to the army, it will be difficult for Your Majesty to escape."
Ying Chengyu nodded slightly: "I will You will think more about it.”
The intention of the Queen Mother Huayang’s messenger was not beyond Ying Chengxuan’s expectation, and Ying Chengxuan did not waste any time and summoned the last messenger.
Soon, a young man with fair skin and elegance like jade walked into the tent and held his hands in greeting:
"Your Majesty's messenger, Mengshi Mengyi, pays homage to your Majesty!"
Ying Chengyu was slightly surprised: "Mengshi Mengyi? Meng Tian's younger brother?"
Meng Yi was also very surprised. Surprised.
For a long time, others have called him Meng Ao's grandson, or Meng Wu's son, and few people have called him Meng Tian's younger brother.
Meng Yi, who has admired Meng Tian since he was a child, raised the corners of his mouth by 5°, straightened his back, and bowed his hands: "Mr. Meng is my brother."
"This time I got the opportunity to deliver the message, it was my brother who recommended me to the king!"
At this point, Meng Yi realized what he was here for, and hurriedly offered a gift with both hands. A bamboo slip: "Here is the king's handwriting. Please read it."
Taking the bamboo slip and opening the clay seal, Ying Zheng's handwriting came into view.
[Order: Chang'an Jun Yingcheng fled to the Six Kingdoms, and returned when the king ordered him to call him. The Qin King ruled on September 15th. 】
【Qin Wangzheng (Seal)】
Meng Yi explained from the side: "The king has agreed with the Queen Mother Huayang and Mrs. Han to block food and grass and delay Lao Ai's troops."
"The shortest possible time is two months for the king. "
"The king hopes that you can use these two months to arrange the army and take refuge in other countries."
"I will call you back to your country after the king takes charge!"
Ying Chengyu asked thoughtfully: "What benefit does the eldest brother gain by allowing Lao Ai to send troops to attack me?"
Ying Chengyu said it too directly, and Meng Yi gave a somewhat difficult answer:
"The Queen Mother has sent a handwritten letter, saying that the king has become an adult, and should be crowned to encourage him."
Ying Chengyu asked happily: "When will the crown be crowned?"
Meng Yi hurriedly handed over his hand: "Next year I will be you!"
Ying Chengyu murmured softly: "Next year I will be you!" You? ”
After thinking for a long time, Ying Chengyu finally made up his mind and said in a deep voice: "Tell Brother Wang."
"I will attack Korea!"
(End of this chapter)