When I was in Qin Dynasty, I lost contact with the wave

Chapter 564 Li Si talks about Wei Liao at night, and Ying Zheng visits wise men late at night

In the Tingwei Prison of the Tingwei Mansion, Wei Liao, who was dressed in red, and Li Si, who was wearing a black court uniform, sat opposite each other. Li Si smiled helplessly.

"Brother Liao, you shouldn't be so reckless."

Although Wei Liao claimed to be here to offer advice, neither Ying Zheng nor the ministers believed Wei Liao's words immediately, especially when Zhang Ji sent spies with a net to search for Wei Liao's details, and the information they obtained was even more It is difficult to believe the authenticity of Wei Liao's so-called purpose of giving advice.

Wei Liao's father and grandfather both served as state captains of the Wei State, so the family took the official name "Wei" as their surname. From a certain perspective, Wei Liao was also a talented person of the Wei State with a well-established background.

Moreover, Wei Liao was a tough anti-Qin element. When he talked about the general trend of the world many times in public, he regarded Qin as a great danger to the world, and believed that only the six kingdoms united to finally destroy Qin was the way out for the world.

Therefore, even though he learned that Wei Liao, a friend and talented person, had not been reused by the Wei State, Li Si did not recommend him to Ying Zheng.

How could such a determined anti-Qin person enter Qin?

Even Li Si was doubting that Wei Liao was a Hezong faction who was resolutely anti-Qin. Ten years later, would Wei Liao take Qin as his way out?

Under such circumstances, even the Qin State, which always valued scholars, had to temporarily detain Wei Liao for a detailed investigation before releasing him. As for meeting Ying Zheng, it would take a lot of time.

However, Li Si, the Tingwei, guaranteed it, so for Li Si's sake, Wei Liao was temporarily imprisoned in Tingwei's Mansion.

"It seems that Brother Si also doesn't trust me."

Wei Liao raised the wine bottle and drank a full bottle, laughing. He didn't have any dissatisfaction. Instead, he looked at the somewhat embarrassed Li Si and comforted him: "It's normal for this person to eat the emperor's salary and be loyal to the emperor."

"Brother Si did not forget the old friendship and tidied up this clean and tidy cell for Liao in Tingwei Prison. There was no shortage of books, pens, inks, paper and inkstones, as well as fine wine and food. There was even a beautiful girl serving him, but it was far away It’s much more comfortable than living in an inn.”

Wei Liao pointed to the food and wine on the table, all of which were from the Qin cuisine, including stewed lamb, steamed pork cubes, agarwood soup, thick pot helmets and so on. Wei Liaozi said that the people of Qin were genuine and drank three bottles of Qin wine without saying anything.

After drinking for three rounds, Li Si finally cut the topic to the topic and asked, "Brother Liao's visit to Qin this time is definitely not wandering around for no reason?"

Wei Liao smiled and pointed at Li Si with a teasing expression: "Brother Si, brother Si, you finally asked."

"Don't worry, Liao is really here to offer advice."

Wei Liao and Li Si exchanged cups and talked about their experiences over the years with a wry smile.

"Brother Si should know that over the years, Liao has been trying to perfect the family military book compiled by my ancestor and my father, so Liao has often traveled to war-torn places in these years."

"Liao once traveled north to the land and saw General Li Mu commanding a large army to encircle and annihilate the grassland wolf clan. He also briefly watched the Qin State defeat the combined forces of all the countries from a distance with one enemy and five enemies. He also saw the military tactics of Lord Luonan of the Qin State. Through the Dharma, I have gained a lot of knowledge, and the old ideas in my heart... have also been left behind."

Li Si was startled when he heard this, and then asked with a smile: "What does Brother Liao think of the Qin State today? Could it be that he still regards the Qin State as a harm to the world?"

"Reborn, the trend has been achieved." Wei Liao's eyes narrowed slightly, and he continued, "If it were the Qin State five years ago, Liao would still be unhappy. Although it was powerful, it was unethical and would not last long."

"However, Lord Luonan's initiative of 'promoting righteous troops and punishing riots' has greatly changed the state of Qin. He deeply feels that the current state of Qin does have the destiny of destiny."

Wei Liao turned to Li Si and asked Li Si the same question: "Liao is also willing to hear Brother Si's judgment of the Qin State."

"The people are getting richer and stronger, the country is getting stronger, and the foundation for unifying the world has been established!" Li Si and Wei Liao looked at each other and sat upright. It could be seen from their bright eyes that Li Si did indeed think so.

"How is the current King of Qin?"

"The current King of Qin is an unparalleled monarch! He has ancient ambitions, is wise and wise, vigilant and energetic, strong and determined, and has a broad mind. In a word, the current King of Qin is inferior to the three emperors and five emperors!"

"Brother Si, don't you think you exaggerated?"

Wei Liao thought that Li Si's evaluation was a bit exaggerated. In his eyes, Ying Zheng was indeed a rare hero in ancient and modern times, but he would never surpass the sage kings like Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

"No, only less than." Li Si solemnly raised his hands in the direction of Xianyang Palace.

"Perhaps." Wei Liao was noncommittal about Ying Zheng's evaluation, "However, looking at the King of Qin, bees are accurate, long eyes, loyal birds, and jackal noises. He is less kind but has the heart of a tiger and a wolf. He easily succeeds in making appointments, and he also eats people lightly when he succeeds. ! Such a king, but Brother Si treats him like a god?"

"Brother Liao is so forgetful. He only said this once ten years ago!"

"This is not my opinion. It is said by Tang Ju, a master of physiognomy."

"It's a heresy for anyone! Rumors in Shandong are just false in the name of Tang Ju."

Li Si was very disdainful of this kind of rhetoric.

Tang Ju Wei was also famous for his good physiognomy.

Decades ago, he met Cai Ze, the current Lord Gangcheng of the Qin State. At that time, Cai Ze traveled around the world, but repeatedly encountered obstacles.

Tang Ju met Cai Ze, and Cai Ze asked Tang Ju to see him: "I heard that Mr. Li Dui saw him and said, 'You will take control of a country within a hundred days.' Is this true?"

Tang Ju replied: "This is the case."

Cai Ze said, "What do you think of a person like me?" Tang Ju looked at it carefully and then said with a smile: "Mr., he has a snub nose, big shoulders, a slender face, a frown, and contracted knees (Mr. has an upturned nose). , straight shoulders, protruding forehead, flat nose bridge, bow-legged). I heard that saints are not in appearance, so maybe you are talking about Mr.

Cai Ze thought that Tang Ju was joking with him, so he said seriously: "Although I have encountered many problems in recent years, I firmly believe that with my talents, I will eventually become rich. What I don't know is the length of my lifespan. I hope to hear what you have to say."

Tang Ju said: "Sir, your life span will be forty-three years from now on."

Cai Ze smiled and expressed his gratitude and walked away. Then he said to his coachman: "I am carrying rice and eating fat meat, driving the carriage at a gallop, holding a gold seal in my hand, and wearing a purple ribbon around my waist. I am suffering in front of the master." Respect and enjoy the glory and wealth, forty-three years should be enough.”

After Cai Ze left the Tang family, he did not rise to prominence immediately like Li Dui. He traveled to many countries and received a lot of cold treatment. Finally, he went west to strengthen the Qin Dynasty and finally achieved his goal. He became the prime minister of Qin on behalf of the marquis Ying. There is no need to mention these afterwords.

Since Tang Ju saw Li Dui and Cai Ze's fortune-telling, his words were almost sure to hit the mark and were as effective as gods. When Li Dui and Cai Ze became famous figures in the world, Tang Ju's reputation also caused a sensation in the whole world, and he eventually became the prime minister of fortune-telling. authority.

After his death, at least ten kinds of fortune-telling books were written in his name by future generations of fortune tellers, just like Guiguzi.

However, the theory of physiognomy is just a mystery. The Yin and Yang family also asserted that Qin will definitely dominate the world, and Ying Zheng is also the one destined by fate. It has not yet been determined whether the physiognomy theory was said by the physiognomist Tang Ju. How can we believe it?

Moreover, Li Si didn't think that a talented person like Wei Liao would not realize that this was a rumor spread by the six kingdoms of Shandong in order to discredit Ying Zheng and prevent scholars from entering Qin.

"Brother Liao!" Li Si sighed with emotion, "When Shandong scholars entered the Qin Dynasty, they were always scheming. Brother Liao tested Li Si, and what did Li Sifu say? To tell the truth, when Li Si first entered the Qin Dynasty, he was also cautious and scheming. Over the years, After observing it, Li Sifang realized that his scheming was wrong for Qin!"

"Brother Liao, the Qin State is not Shandong. Only by doing things openly and being true to one's true nature can one gain fame and wealth. Those who harbor scheming intentions will destroy themselves!"

Wei Liao's expression remained calm, but his heart was already in turmoil.

Although he chose to meet Ying Zheng, the King of Qin, in such a way that could leave a deep impression on him, Wei Liao actually had the same intention as Li Si said of the Shandong scholars who entered Qin, full of scheming, and still a little hesitant.

He had no intention of assassinating him. Based on Qin's national policy towards scholars, he would definitely not punish Wei Liao severely. At most, he would be imprisoned for a while and driven out of Qin.

But after listening to Li Si's words, he really had the idea of ​​staying.

Just the fact that he can do things openly and get fame and fortune at his fingertips is enough to make Wei Liao tempted.

Although he was not incompetent in the sophistication of people, he was tired of the so-called sophistication in the Six Kingdoms of Shandong.

Since Wei Liao's ancestors and father were both state captains, it would not be difficult to serve as a state captain in the Wei state in the future. However, there were many internal discords in the Wei state. Since the death of King Wei, Queen Mother Leling and Lord Xinling one after another, After his death, the discords in Wei State became more and more frequent.

Otherwise, he would not have given up on the great future of Wei, traveled around the world, and finally entered Qin.

"That being said, I really want to see this King of Qin again."

Li Si saw Wei Liao's heartbeat and immediately clapped his hands in support: "That's what you should do! Your own judgment is the most appropriate."

"Is it true that the one who unites the world is Ying Zheng?"

Seeing Li Si dancing and joyful because of Wei Liao's interest in joining the Qin State, another ray of worry in Wei Liao's heart was relieved.

There were some words that he never said to Li Si.

Li Si was obsessed with fame and wealth, and even tried his best to do anything. Another worry that Wei Liao had before he made up his mind to become an official in Qin was that he would be feared by Li Si and then excluded.

But now, although Li Si also attaches great importance to fame and fortune, he seems to be sincerely recruiting himself for the Qin State and has no scruples.

Suddenly, Li Si stood up from the table, grabbed Wei Liao's arm and pulled hard: "Brother Liao, if you still have doubts, put them aside for now. Let's go! Sui Si went to the palace overnight to meet the king!"

"Brother Si joked, the moon is already in the west, how can we see the king at the fourth watch?"

Wei Liao couldn't help but find it a little funny, but he also felt heart-warmed by Li Si's actions. At least Li Si sincerely wanted him to stay in Qin and serve as an official, and he valued him very much.

There are few people who don't like the feeling of being valued, especially wise men with extraordinary talents.

Li Si, however, waved his hands and said disapprovingly: "This is the characteristic of Qin! It doesn't matter that the moon is already in the west. Maybe the king is still holding a candle to review official documents!"

"Ah? How diligent is King Qin in his administration?"

Wei Liao was a little surprised. At least since ancient times, he had never heard of any king still reviewing official documents during the fourth watch. It was really unbelievable.

"No."

In the dark corner that Li Si and Wei Liao didn't notice, a majestic voice came to their ears. A figure in black clothes slowly walked into the candlelight, followed by a figure in black clothes. The young man in strong clothes was accompanied by another swordsman in white holding a sword in his arms, "Jun Luonan said that a wise man has entered the Qin Dynasty, so I have no intention of reviewing official documents tonight, so I came here to visit you late at night."

Ying Zheng's eyes shifted from Wei Liao to Li Si, and he smiled faintly: "But I didn't expect that Tonggu, who is a stranger, had already arrived early, and it was not easy to disturb the elegant chat between Mr. and Tonggu, so I didn't show up to disturb him."

(End of this chapter)