I and the King of Qin Sweep Liuhe

In the mansion of Lord Chang'an, the guards hurriedly greeted Ying Zheng.

"Mr. Chang'an, Gong Zizheng and Yan Dan are fighting with Wang Sun Zhaoqian in the city!"

Ying Zheng had just put down his pen, and before he had time to take a break, he immediately became suspicious when he heard this sentence.

Definitely no ordinary fight.

Ying Zheng put on the fox fur, "Explain clearly, why did you fight, what's going on now, are you still in the market?"

The guard followed him out and said, "I don't know why the fight broke out, I just know that Yan Gongzi Dan knocked out Wang Sun's tooth, and it seems... also broke the bridge of his nose. He has been called to the palace by King Zhao. .”

Ying Zheng paused, "What did King Zhao say?"

Guard: "King Zhao is furious and wants to send the two young masters to prison and punish them according to their crimes."

Ying Zheng frowned: "Where's Wei Ru?"

"Mr. Wei? Mr. Wei was not at the scene. It is said that he was in a hurry at the time."

Ying Zheng asked a few more questions, and the guards answered them one by one.Finally he asked: "Did Zhao Jia enter the palace?"

The guard was slightly startled, not knowing why: "Yes, yes, I just entered the palace not long ago."

"Yeah." Ying Zheng had already stepped out of the door and stepped on the chariot, "You step back."

The government order waved his whip, and the carriage hurriedly drove to the Zhao Palace.

Ying Zheng had a vague premonition that it might be too late to go now, so he pressed the government official's shoulder: "You go to Mr. Pingyuan's mansion and bring him a few words."

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In the Palace of King Zhao, Crown Prince Zhao Yan was crying bitterly. His favorite son had his nose broken, and his heart ached for him as a father.

Zhao Wang was impatient with his crying, and said sharply: "Okay! Crying and crying, how decent! As the prince of Zhao, is he just a crying waste!"

Zhao Yan said: "If the son is beaten to half his life, wouldn't the father be heartbroken?"

Zhao Wang was speechless, and gave Zhao Yan a hard look: "You? If you are beaten like this, it means you are useless!"

Zhao Yan no longer struggled with this issue, he knew that his father had never favored him, so he said instead: "My son implores my father to punish these two protons as crimes!"

He pointed to Yan Dan and Zhao Zheng, who were kneeling beside him, "Dare to beat the king and grandson, this is simply not paying attention to you, father and king! How can you forgive me?"

Of course King Zhao also understood this truth, he is still angry now.However, the crown prince of Yan State is okay to say, Yan State is weak, Zhao State has never been afraid, and it is Qin State who makes him have a headache.

At this moment, a report from Zhao falsely asking to see came from outside the door.

Zhao Wang let Zhao fake come in.

As soon as Zhao Jia entered the door, he knelt down immediately: "My brother heard that my nephew Zhao Qian was beaten by Yan Qin's hostage."

King Zhao snorted, "That's right, all of them are ancestors, serving them with delicious food and drinks, and even beating my grandson, but they can't be punished. Is there any reason for this?"

Yan Dan rolled his eyes, Zhao Zheng tugged his sleeve lightly, shook his head slightly, motioning him not to add fuel to the flames.

Yan Dan had no choice but to lower her head.

Zhao falsely said: "Yichen sees that it's normal for people of the same age to fight a little bit, but it's just that the actions are neither serious nor serious, and they are too ignorant."

Zhao Wang stared at him: "The widow shouldn't punish them?"

Zhao falsely said: "Punish! You must be punished! However, I heard that Gong Zizheng and Gong Zidan are well-behaved and sensible children. One is good at reading and the other is a good hero. They are both talents. How could they suddenly hit someone? ? Could it be... someone instigated it?"

King Zhao narrowed his eyes, okay, Zhao Li used this to trick you last time, have you learned how to retaliate this time?

King Zhao went down the donkey and said, "That makes sense. Who have the two of them been in close contact with lately?"

Zhao Jia immediately said: "Chang'an Lord Zhao Li has taken good care of the protons recently, and Qin Gongzizheng has also lived in the other courtyard of his mansion. This relationship is not insignificant. A Zhao family has no reason, why should it treat a Qin family?" The country’s proton is so good? If he instigates Zhao Zheng and the others to beat the king and grandson, it would be a conspiracy!"

Zhao Wangdao: "It makes sense, but my younger brother is kind, and I don't believe he would do such a thing. Zhao Zheng, tell me, why did you fight with Zhao Qian?"

Zhao Zheng arched his sleeves with both hands and raised his eyebrows, saying: "I don't know who Wang Sun heard from someone that we criticized him behind his back, so he led people to surround us in the market. We argued a few words, and I don't know who came out first. After I got my hands on it, I started to fight. Please enlighten me, my lord."

"Then did you criticize him?"

Zhao Zheng: "Never."

"How do you convince the widow to believe your words?"

Zhao Zheng raised his head.

This is not a question of how to make King Zhao believe, but a question of which one King Zhao chooses to believe in his heart.

If King Zhao intends to rectify Lord Chang'an, the more he talks, it will only arouse more resentment from King Zhao and strengthen King Zhao's determination.

If King Zhao believed in Lord Chang'an... As a monarch, would he believe in Lord Chang'an?

The answer is too obvious.

He can't guess Zhao Dan's mind, let alone try to change what Zhao Dan has already believed, unless Zhao Dan is a very calm Mingjun.However, as a king, Zhao Dan obviously has mediocre qualifications.

Zhao Zhengdao: "Your Majesty has made up his mind, and Zheng has said everything he can say."

King Zhao couldn't help looking at the thin Qin proton.His eyebrows are delicate and his waist is very straight.Although he is young, he is very smart and has the air of dominating the world.

It's a pity...it's a pity that there are fathers and grandfathers on top, and they may not be able to survive until the day they sit on the throne.

Zhao Wangdao: "Let Chang'an Lord Zhao Li come over."

Before the words were finished, someone came to report in front of the palace gate: "Chang'an Lord Zhao Li, please see the king."

"Let him in."

Outside the palace gate, Ying Zheng took off his cloak and walked in.

Zhao Wangdao: "Are you here to intercede for them?"

Ying Zheng said: "My brother is here to plead guilty."

"Oh?" Zhao Dan knocked on the lacquer case in a leisurely manner, "What's the crime, little brother?"

"Recently, my brother has indulged these protons too much, causing them to cause great disasters, so come here to plead guilty, and I will let Brother Wang deal with it."

Zhao Dan glanced at him: "Children are ignorant, playing and fighting, it's nothing. But you have indeed gotten too close to them recently, which inevitably makes people suspicious... The widow plans to allocate the land to you as a restaurant, what do you think?"

Mr. Chang'an's current food town is a rich place with a large population and can pay a lot of taxes, so the food salary is naturally high.The Rao mentioned by Zhao Dan is a remote mountain area in Zhao State, sparsely populated, with few families, it is hard to say how much food and salary they can enjoy.

Yingzheng said: "How can you feel at ease if you receive a salary without merit. My brother, please ask Brother Wang to take back all my food."

Zhao Dan snorted softly.

He was just probing, but he didn't expect Zhao Li to retreat, which made him very upset.

Zhao Dan glanced at Zhao Zheng and Yan Dan: "I heard from Zhao Qian that these two children spoke ill of him behind his back, and today at the market, they fought again over a disagreement, with no regard for the dignity of the royal family! However, Zhao Jia just now He also interceded for them, saying that they were knowledgeable and respectful, and they did so because they listened to the instigation of someone with a heart...According to the law, beating a prince and grandson is a felony and should be punished with corporal punishment. Look, what should I do?"

This is almost to say that Zhao Li will replace it.

Ying Zheng lowered his eyes slightly, "My brother is willing to be punished on his behalf."

Zhao Dan's color faded slightly.

Corporal punishment is second only to the death penalty. With Zhao Li's sick body, accepting corporal punishment is tantamount to killing him.

Not to mention bloodshed, this is Zhao Li's voluntary.Zhao Dan is very satisfied with this.

In the beginning, he was able to indulge Zhao Li, but now, Zhao Li's reputation is almost higher than him, and he has no choice but to kill this reborn younger brother.

Zhao Zheng also immediately thought of Mr. Chang'an's body, and hurriedly pleaded: "Mr. Chang'an has been ill for a long time, and now he is getting weaker and weaker, and he can't stand it..."

Ying Zheng interrupted him sharply: "Zhao Zheng!"

Zhao Zheng shook his head and looked up at Ying Zheng.

This is the first time Mr. called his name, the first time, called his name.

He wanted to ask his husband countless times, if he didn't like his name, why he never heard him say it?The husband always called him a child, and if he was more formal, he would call him Gongzizheng, but he never called him by his full name.

He didn't expect to hear the word "Zhao Zheng" uttered from his mouth on such an occasion.

Majestic, intimidating, undeniable.

Ying Zheng didn't look at Zhao Zheng, he held up his sleeves: "Brother, let Brother Wang punish you."

Zhao Zheng wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything in the end.

In front of a person who has already confessed to death, saying anything seems pale and powerless.There is no other way to shake the prejudice in a person's heart except words.

During the moment of silence, another report came from outside.

"Mr. Wei, if you want to see the king!"

King Zhao couldn't help frowning and clicked his tongue, once something happened to Zhao Li, his palace was as lively as a festival.

"Let him in."

Zhao Zheng couldn't help being startled, what is Wei Ru doing here?This matter has nothing to do with Wei Ru from the beginning to the end. Did he come to intercede?It's rare that with his personality, he can stand up and speak out... It's just making things worse.

Wei Ru quickly entered the hall and saluted King Zhao.

Zhao Dan said: "Young Master Wei also came here to intercede?"

Wei Ru paused for a moment, then looked at Zhao Jia who was not far away from him, he looked away and said calmly, "No, I'm here to report on Lord Chang'an."

"Oh?" Zhao Dan glanced at him, "Tell me."

"Mr. Chang'an instigated Yan Dan and Zhao Zheng to beat Wang Sun. I heard it. I came here to testify. Please punish him severely."

After the words fell, the hall was silent, and everyone's eyes fell on Wei Ru.

Yan Dan was shocked, Zhao Zheng was surprised, Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, and remained calm.

Zhao Jia lowered his head, and he was just laughing at first glance.

Wei Ru was so stared at that he couldn't even look at Zhao Zheng.But already on the thief ship, he can only go to the dark one way, after all, the temptation of success is huge.Wei Ru had to straighten his back to make himself look less guilty.

In the silence, Yan Dan burst into a rage and said angrily: "Wei Ru! What are you farting?! Lord Chang'an treated you well and you framed him! You..."

"Yan Dan!" Zhao Zheng dragged Yan Dan back to his side, he was also stunned, never expecting that Wei Ru came here to make trouble.

But he quickly reacted, showing a calmness that didn't match his age: "Stop talking...Wei Ru must have been bribed by Zhao fake. We can't help Mr. Chang'an, we will only talk more and more chaos."

Yan Dan was too angry to speak.All he wanted to do now was grab Wei Ru and beat his own mother until he couldn't recognize her, so he murmured softly, "Chang'an is such a good man, can no one help him?"

"Yes..." Zhao Zheng breathed out deeply, "Mr. Pingyuan, Zhao Sheng. But Mr. has not had much contact with him. It is hard to say whether he would like to show his face."

Lord Pingyuan, Zhao Sheng, is one of the four sons who are as famous as Lord Chunshen, Lord Xinling, and Lord Mengchang.Today King Zhao's uncle has countless followers and great influence, and influences Zhao's government. King Zhao fears and relies on him. He is a very difficult person.

It's just that Mr. Pingyuan's decision-making mistakes in the Changping battle caused Zhao's national power to be greatly reduced. He has retreated behind the scenes and rarely showed up in the court.

After Wei Ru finished speaking, Zhao Wang looked pensive and did not respond.

This is a trivial matter, but one can get a glimpse of the game of various forces reflected behind it.

After being deprived of food and cronies, Zhao Jia has been dissatisfied. He secretly waits for the opportunity and wants to return to the first army.He nodded invisibly towards Wei Ruwei.

Zhao Li's recent deeds of taking care of the proton have been widely praised in the six countries, and his reputation has risen. Many people have defected to his mansion as guests and family members, which has aroused King Zhao's hostility.

Zhao Li is the younger brother of the king. With his status and reputation, he has many fans. It is not impossible to take the opportunity to plot against him. This is what King Zhao is worried about.

Zhao Jia just took advantage of Dongfeng to act.Having said that, Lord Pingyuan Zhao Sheng gave him this idea, and I would like to thank him later.

Swords are still tense in the hall, and Zhao Jia is already thinking about what gift to give.

Zhao Wang looked at his youngest brother, "Wei Ru and you are considered to be close, do you believe what he said?"

Everyone understood that even if Zhao Li refused to admit it, Zhao Dan would not let this opportunity go easily, he would definitely make Zhao Li admit it.

Ying Zheng raised his eyes and looked at Zhao Dan: "No."

"Oh?" Zhao Dan avoided Ying Zheng's sight, "Then do you have any evidence to prove yourself?"

Ying Zheng said: "My brother thought that someone had promised Wei Ru that as long as he gave false testimony to frame my brother, I begged the king to send him back to the country in the name of reporting meritorious service. Brother Wang can deal with my brother as much as possible, and my brother's death is not a pity. It's just that At that time, if anyone uses this to speak for Wei Ru, please ask Brother Wang to investigate it to the end."

What Zhao Zheng couldn't figure out before, now makes sense.He didn't expect that Mr. would be able to gain insight into the situation so far without leaving home.

Wei Ru bought new clothes in preparation for returning home.

Deliberately pretending to have abdominal pain, avoiding the conflict with Zhao Qian, in order to avoid being involved.

His uncharacteristic generosity was also explained—he wanted to frame his husband, and he felt guilty, so he encouraged him to buy such an expensive century-old lock, and he didn't hesitate to add money to it.

Zhao Zheng looked at the smooth black stone bricks on the ground.

He saw his immature face.

This is the first time he has been betrayed by someone so close, and this betrayal did not hurt him, but deeply hurt the people he loved.

He couldn't help but look at his husband, but he didn't see the slightest wave on his face.

He couldn't see through the expression of the husband, he didn't know whether the husband didn't care, or was too calm, or... he was used to such betrayal.

The last conjecture made Zhao Zheng feel sad.

At this time, someone came to see me again.

King Zhao's eyes rolled up to the sky.

He really didn't know that when his younger brother had an accident, so many people could be alerted to come forward.There were those who begged and those who slandered, and the one who came this time was even more so--Pingyuan Jun Zhao Sheng.

Before he heard it, Zhao Sheng had already entered the room by himself, and gave a little salute.

Zhao Jia was so happy that the idea of ​​recruiting Wei Ru on the condition of returning to the country was the idea of ​​Mr. Pingyuan. He was still having a headache for what Zhao Li said just now, and Mr. Pingyuan came when he turned his head.

It's just that he didn't expect that Zhao Sheng didn't even look at him after entering the door, and directly asked King Zhao for instructions: "I heard that the king wants to punish Lord Chang'an with a felony, so I secretly think it is impossible."

Zhao fake: "..."

Zhao Jia was stunned. He thought Zhao Sheng was confused, and suddenly he had a bad premonition...?

Zhao Shengdao: "Now the six countries know that Lord Chang'an treats his hostess kindly and recruits talents, and these talented people are recommended to the king, without any intention of gaining power and self-enrichment. Doesn't the king destroy the Great Wall by treating the pillars of the country like this, regardless of brotherhood? Where will Zhao’s prestige among the six kingdoms lie in the future? Now that Qin is thirsty for talents, does the king want to drive all the talents of the country to Qin to make Qin stronger? I think it’s better to make big things smaller and small things smaller.”

Zhao Dan lowered his head slightly, and seriously thought about this suggestion.

Although this matter was tricky, his original intention was to weaken Zhao Li's influence. Of course, it would be better if he could kill him.Since Zhao Sheng dared to come out as a lobbyist, he must have a way to follow his own wishes.

He said humbly: "Uncle is right, I will leave this matter to uncle, let's go."

"Thank you king!"

"Your Majesty Yingming!"

The silent confrontation ended like this.Zhao pretended to talk to Mr. Yuan, probably to question him, but was shooed away by the guards around Zhao Sheng.

Yan Dan wanted to go back with Zhao Zheng, but was also sent away by Ying Zheng.

Prince Zhao Yan listened to them chattering one after another, and couldn't get a word in the whole process. In the end, nothing happened. His son was beaten for nothing, and he was so dissatisfied.But because Zhao Sheng was by Ying Zheng's side, he could only leave with a simmering anger.

On the long steps in front of the hall, Zhao Sheng and Ying Zheng talked while walking.

Zhao Zheng followed behind Ying Zheng.

Zhao Sheng is already very old, and his temples are frosty white.He looked at Ying Zheng in the cold wind, and shook his head: "Mr. Chang'an has really changed."

Ying Zheng said: "Uncle is still the same as before."

Before he came here to meet King Zhao, he knew that this kind of idea was not something that idiot Zhao Jia could have come up with, and he was afraid that someone else was secretly plotting.He bet it was Zhao Sheng, and asked someone to give him a message.

Threatening him with Wei Ru's return to the country.

The people sent by Yingzheng told Zhao Sheng that his plot had been seen through by Lord Chang'an, and that Lord Chang'an would tell Zhao Wang clearly that if anyone speaks for Wei Ru's return to the country at that time, it will be the instigator of this matter.

Zhao Sheng was squeezed in many ways because of his decision-making mistakes in the Battle of Changping, and his situation was not easy.Zhao Li shook his already precarious position, so he thought of such a move.

However, Zhao Li has already seen through his scheme.If he doesn't keep his promise to Wei Ru and Zhao Jia, they will bite him back.

But once it is fulfilled, it will provide King Zhao with an excuse to cleanse his power.

Therefore, Zhao Sheng felt that instead of taking advantage of Zhao Li's rotten stomach, it would be better for him to slap himself in the face first and save Zhao Li from the fire and water.

By the way, Zhao Jia was also completely expelled from the power center to prevent him from causing trouble in the future.

Zhao Sheng couldn't steal chickens and lose money, waved his hands, and hinted: "I'm old, my mind is confused, nephew Haihan, Haihan."

Ying Zheng looked down at this old man who was famous all over the world and stirred up the situation of the Seven Kingdoms with the other three sons, and said in a gentle voice: "Zhao Li only wants to protect himself. Uncle can take care of his life with peace of mind, so don't panic."

Zhao Sheng nodded again and again: "You are a good boy... you are smart and know the current affairs. If you are the current King Zhao, how would Qin Guo dare to go east?"

Ying Zheng said, "Uncle, be careful with your words."

Zhao Sheng waved his hand and looked towards the end of the sky on the high steps: "The general trend of the world, who can stop it... I heard that King Qin is critically ill, and I am afraid he will die soon. Prince An Guojun of the Qin Kingdom is not enough to accomplish things, winning a stranger... is a little bit It's just that I don't know if it can become a hero. As long as the Qin State meets another hero like Duke Xiao, once it goes east, it will definitely sweep Liuhe! However, who can see what will happen in the future? Who will win? Uncle is getting old, I'm afraid I won't be able to see him again, haha..."

Ying Zheng closed his eyes, and the smile in his eyes darkened: "Uncle rest well, we will see you."

Even if you can't see it, you have already foreseen it.