For teacher, for father

Among the countries, only Han is currently the weakest. Because it is located in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, the east and back of South Korea are surrounded by Wei State.There is Qin State in the west and Chu State in the south.It can almost be said that there is no room for development at all, and South Korea is the smallest among the Seven Kingdoms, and it is also located in the first place to bear the brunt of the Eastern Qin Expedition, so there is no need for the King of Qin to mobilize troops, and the Korean clan also knows what position they are in. .

Although Han is weak, he has a sense of luck after all, and he sees the famine and drought in the Guanzhong area of ​​Qin State every year. When the Qin army is preparing to march eastward, he sends Zheng Guo, the country's best water conservancy architect, to Qin. In an attempt to hold back the iron hooves of the Qin army with the huge cost of building canals.

However, Han Wang underestimated Ying Zheng's skills after all, and even underestimated the scheming of the people around Ying Zheng.

Speaking of tools like spies, who is more familiar with using them than Lu Buwei, the current prime minister of Qin?

Lu Buwei is a scheming man who is good at manipulating people's hearts. The existence of spies played a lot in the crusade against the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Wei State.

Such a suspicious person, how could he not know that there are unreliable people around the king?

Therefore, not only Ji Hao already knew about the arrival of the Korean Zheng Guo, but even Lu Buwei got the first-hand news through the eyeliner placed in the palace and beside Ying Zheng.

When Zheng Guo was recommended by Qu Ji to meet Ji Hao, Lu Buwei had already ordered people to investigate Zheng Guo's identity background and the purpose of coming to Qin.

Who is Zheng Guo?That is a water conservancy engineering expert who is famous in other six countries. South Korea is indeed on fire this time, and has to donate this treasure.

Lu Buwei naturally understood the value of Zheng Guo, but he didn't expect that when he just wanted to meet this famous water conservancy expert, Ji Hao would secretly snatch him first, and ordered Qu Ji to lead him to the son's mansion first.

……

Regarding the construction of the Guanzhong Aqueduct, Ji Hao was several times more serious than other state affairs.

Of course he knew how much the successful construction of the Zhengguo Canal would contribute to the future development of the Qin State, but Ji Hao also paid more attention to another aspect in this matter - the public opinion during the construction of the Zhengguo Canal.

Public opinion is a terrible spiritual weapon no matter what era it is in. Ying Zheng was born as a hostage of an enemy country since he was a child. The country advocates military merits, and the young King Qin also prefers war and generals, but Lu Buwei is different.

Born as a merchant and well-versed in human affairs, Lu Buwei attached great importance to his image in the hearts of the people while accumulating military merits in politics.Even though he did a lot of little tricks, at least in the hearts of the people of Qin now, Lu Xiang has always been a clear and great man with a clean sleeve, which is why Lu Buwei cut off his secret relationship with Zhao Ji—all because In order to maintain a good appearance in front of people.

This has caused Yingzheng's drastic and relentless political approach to suffer a lot of negative comments and influences, even though the original intention and purpose of the two are the same.

Sitting on the wooden chair, Ji Hao slightly bent his lips, while thinking wildly, while quietly listening to Qu Ji carefully explaining Zheng Guo's ideas on water canals to himself, looking at the impatient Mo Mo from the corner of his eye. Fat boy.

This time, he not only wanted to make Zheng Guoqu beautifully built, but also wiped out Yingzheng's violent image from now on.Even as a civil servant, he can protect the young King Qin from harm in a way that generals cannot, whether it is physically or verbally.

Therefore, he was not in a hurry to see Zheng Guo, as long as he kept an eye on the person so that Lu Buwei would not snatch him away first.

"So, what else does Master Ji want to know?"

Qu Ji didn't know that Ji Hao's mind was erratic, and he only cared about explaining the content of the discussion between him and Zheng Guo on the construction of the canal in detail and carefully. Moisturized his already parched throat.

"Ji Hao is really amazed at the thoughts of the two adults." The young man lied without blushing at all. He didn't listen to Qu Ji's long speech at all, but his student's angry and restrained appearance was too cute , he really wanted to watch for a while longer: "Master Qu, can you personally invite Mr. Zheng in for Admiral Wang? It's dry and dry, and Ji Hao is ashamed to have kept Mr. Zheng waiting for so long."

"Your Excellency, you are joking. It is Lord Ji's blessing that Zheng Guo was able to meet the king today. Qu Ji will go and bring him here."

Qu Ji admired Zheng Guo's water control ability and philosophy from the bottom of his heart, and was also grateful to Ji Hao. Without Ji Hao's recommendation, how could he meet this capable enemy from the enemy country so calmly today with his current temper and suspicion?

After Ying Zheng nodded expressionlessly to express his acquiescence, Qu Ji got up and gave another salute to Ying Zheng and Ji Hao, then cautiously left the room.

……

The fragrance of grass in the incense burner brings a light breath, and it is paired with slightly bitter ginger tea, which has a very good effect of calming the mind and calming the mind.

Finally, only Ji Hao and Ying Zheng were left in the room again. The young man's smile remained unchanged. He raised his phoenix eyes to meet Ying Zheng's pupils filled with disapproval, and gently stroked the pottery tea in his hand. He took the lead in breaking the tranquility of the house: "When Zheng Guo comes in, can Zheng'er hide in the inner room first?"

The people at the table maintained their gestures of saluting for a whole incense stick of time, Qu Ji evaded and won the government in the inner room, only Ji Hao and Zheng Guo were leisurely drinking tea in the main hall of the room.

The man's forehead was full of sour and fine beads of sweat, Zheng Guo's face was a little pale, the road was bumpy these days, he had no time to rest for a few days, and he was brought by Qu Ji to meet the big man in front of King Qin .Although he was secretly pleased, Zheng Guo, who had never had any contact with Ji Hao, still had a lot of fear for this senior Qin official.

He never forgot the mission of coming to Qin.

……

Ji Hao was not in a hurry, and leisurely sipped the fragrant tea in the teacup, then raised his eyes and looked at the man in front of him whose limbs were about to tremble.

"Zheng Guo, are you convicted?"

"...?!"

Confused by Ji Hao's question, Zheng Guo was a little guilty at first, but this time his limbs were sore from maintaining one movement for a long time, finally he couldn't bear it any longer and knelt down with a "plop": "Master Ji Why did you say that? I don’t know where the villain has offended the adults..."

"But where is it hurt?" Ji Hao changed his indifferent appearance at this moment, stood up and helped the man whose legs and feet were already sore, and carefully supported him on the seat beside him: "You didn't offend I just have something to say..."

Ji Hao lowered his voice, and said softly, "Your Excellency, you should discipline the people around you when you go back. This 'trick of tired soldiers' is not just for fun."

"..."

The pupils dilated slightly, and Zheng Guo's face changed slightly in an instant. Looking at Ji Hao's leisurely appearance, his lips trembled, so he could only speak reluctantly, with a little struggle: "The villain doesn't understand Master Ji's words..."

"Master Zheng, don't worry, the king cherishes talents, and Da Qin is a hero regardless of his origin. If the king didn't intend to protect you...Master Zheng, do you think you can still stand in front of Ji Hao safe and sound in your current situation?"

"..."

"Ms. Lu is well informed, and has already reported your matter to the king. If the king hadn't decided this matter by himself, and always protected you, Ji Hao would not have brought you to the son's mansion in such a hurry."

While slandering Lu Buwei without blushing, Ji Hao observed the changes in Zheng Guo's expression.Now that Zheng Guo first entered Qin, he was alone and helpless, and he hadn't found anyone to connect with him yet, let alone have any contact with Lu Buwei. The reason why he was so anxious to see him was also because of a preconceived impression.

As for Lu Buwei's ability to cover the sky with one hand above the court, all the six countries knew it, and with Ji Hao's affection, Zheng Guo would be the first to leave a sense of gratitude to Ying Zheng.

"If your lord doesn't believe me, step out of this young master's mansion now and have a try... then you will know how powerful Lu Xiang is."

A little bit of temptation, and then a threat, the black-haired young man curled his lips in satisfaction, and touched the smooth edge of the teacup with his fingertips——Zheng Guo's expression had changed.

"The villain Zheng Guo, I would like to hear the advice of the adults, please make it clear." Lu Buwei's power is known to everyone. At present, South Korea is weak, the power of the king of Han has long been emptied, and the court is corrupt. He has no bargaining chips to protect himself. Life, and the purpose of coming to Qin State was exposed again, Zheng Guo had no choice but to trust Ji Hao.

"Master Zheng, get up quickly... I'm ashamed to say that Ji Hao is incompetent, but he's just running errands."

Ji Hao got up quickly, helped the saluting man up again, smiled in his phoenix eyes, and spoke softly, with a hint of comfort in his soft and clear voice: "These are all King Qin's wishes, His Majesty attaches great importance to His Majesty. I hope you will not disappoint the king."

After Zheng Guo left, Ji Hao let out a long sigh of relief, finally relaxed his nerves that had been tense all morning, and lazily nestled into the chair.

"Sir, I don't understand."

The young man said in a low voice. After Zheng Guo left, Ying Zheng walked to Ji Hao from the inner room. He could hear the conversation between the two clearly. What do you want, sir?Since the master also knew that Zheng Guo was sent by the enemy country, why should he treat him like this?He didn't understand Ji Hao's approach, this 'tactic of exhaustion' could indeed keep South Korea alive for a while longer.

His body was already tall and powerful enough to stand against the light, and the young Qin King's voice was calm and deep, which had already replaced the childishness of the past.

Ying Zheng bent down and stared closely at the young man's amber eyes: "Why does Mr. Zheng value this country so much?"

"I value Zheng Guo... No." Ji Hao repeated these words lightly, put down the warm teacup in his hand, stretched out his arms lazily, and wrapped them around the boy's neck.Pulling him to his side affectionately, resting his head on the tough shoulders of his own student, narrowing his eyes, enjoying the rare peace, he said with a sigh: "Mr. values ​​you... silly boy."

The incense in the stove was pleasant and the atmosphere was quiet. There was no longer any distance between the two of them. Ying Zheng felt warmed up and didn't answer any more. Scattered on his shoulders, bringing thin itches.

"..."

"I want no one to hurt my Zheng'er, and I want all people in the world to see Zheng'er clearly."

"With Mister here, no one can harm you." ——The iron hooves of the Six Kingdoms are no good, let alone Lu Buwei!

"..."

Being held in Ji Hao's arms, this is the first time Ying Zheng has heard Ji Hao's feelings so clearly after the two established their relationship... Everything that happened last night was not a dream, the young Shi Huang pursed his lips , Stretched out a strong arm to press the young man's slender back, silently buried his face in the other's warm neck, like a shy little beast, not wanting him to see his flushed cheeks.

Regardless of any desire, such a clean and warm hug made Ying Zheng reluctant to let go.

There is no need for earth-shattering promises, nor touching vows, just like a trickle of water, the relationship between the two has accumulated for 13 years, supporting and relying on each other so far, Ying Zheng understands very well that he and Ji Hao are not just about love.