Mrs. Qin Xiangguo

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In 243 BC, which was also the third year of Qin Wangzheng, under the call of Chunshen Jun of Chu State, the five countries except Qi State attacked Qin, and the coalition forces marched to Chen Hangu Pass.

Meng Ao, a veteran who planned to retire, took the initiative to invite Ying to visit the front line in person.

But even so, the atmosphere in Xianyang City is not too tense.

Inside Zhangtai Palace.

Lu Buwei stepped into the courtyard of the palace, and as soon as he stood still, he saw Qin Wangzheng taking a seat in front of the chessboard without slowing down.

Seeing Lu Buwei coming, the young monarch didn't bother with the red tape, he just tilted his head and pointed at the chess urn: "It's been a long time since I played chess with Father Zhong."

"At this time, the king still has the leisure time to play chess." Lu Buwei joked: "It can be seen that the war is not tense."

Ying Zheng smiled.

The young man raised his hand nonchalantly, motioning for Lu Buwei to sit down: "Father Zhong, please."

Lu Buwei: "Yes."

He sat on the opposite side of the chessboard, chose the white piece, and then waited quietly for Yingzheng to make a piece.

"These five and six kingdoms have been united for several generations, and they have fought against Qin many times." Lu Buwei said, "It's not that easy just to cross the Hangu pass."

Qinguan occupies the throat of Weihan, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the terrain is dangerous.The pass is extremely narrow. It is known that cars cannot be on the same track and horses cannot run side by side. It is so rugged and narrow that even if the six countries have hundreds of thousands or millions of troops, they have to stop here.

Going one step further, just wait for Qin to catch a turtle in his urn.

"This is God leaving a way for Qin to survive."

Lu Buwei sighed: "When the Qin State was poor and weak, it survived by relying on the dangers of the mountains. Now that the Qin State is strong and powerful, we are not afraid of them making trouble."

Ying Zheng tilted his head indifferently.

When he was still the prince, all the countries in the Central Plains clamored to unite to fight against Qin. They clamored for so many years, and he had been on the throne for three years before procrastinating to send troops. It can be seen that the so-called coalition forces are tantamount to a mess.

Therefore, Qin Wangzheng faced such a situation for the first time, but he did not show any panic or fear.

The young monarch stared at the chessboard for a moment, and finally landed a sunspot in a corner.

"The new bow and arrow provided by Mrs. Weizhen is said to be quite effective in the front line." Ying Zheng said.

"Weizhen's so-called 'recurved bow'." Lu Buwei nodded, and then said with a smile: "She dragged Mo Jiazi to toss for a month, and then took Meng Tian, ​​who had finally returned home to rest, as a coolie. With some results, the Meng family wants to settle accounts with her."

The so-called recurve bow means that the two ends of the bow do not bend backward, but forward.This increases the tension of the bowstring, and after the tension goes up, the weight of the bow and arrow can be further increased.

After loading the heavy arrow, the lethality of the bow and arrow has been improved in all aspects.

At first, Zhao Weizhen proposed to improve the bow and arrow, and did not call it "recurve bow", but "clear bow" one by one.Lu Buwei was puzzled, but he didn't ask. Instead, Qin Yang, a real person, asked Zhao Weizhen why he named the new bow and arrow "Qing".

Unexpectedly, this actually stopped Tangtang Xia Yangjun.

She was embarrassed for a long time, and finally said that she couldn't think of a name, so she picked it up casually.

However, Zhao Weizhen is always full of whimsical ideas, and there are unexpected words from time to time, and everyone is not surprised.

In short, under the research of her and Qin Yang, and repeated experiments by the little general Meng Tian himself, the standard specification of the recurve bow was finally determined at a critical moment.

The war was tight, and the craftsmen of the whole country worked overtime, and they did not replace all the new bows and arrows for the Qin army.

However, some of the archers who had changed their equipment and completed training had already played a huge role in the battle of guarding the pass. The five kingdoms they fought stopped completely in front of Hangu Pass.

The attacking generals are not fools, and no country is willing to be the vanguard with the most losses.

As a result, the war quickly entered a stalemate.

It can be said that the new bows and arrows replaced played a decisive role.

"Madam always surprises us in unexpected places." Ying Zheng said earnestly, "It's just that Madam has never been on the battlefield, let alone knows martial arts, how can she know how to improve bows and arrows?"

Lu Buwei smiled wryly.

He also wanted to know, where did Zhao Weizhen get these inspirations?

It's easy to understand how to improve farm tools, even if she doesn't work in the field, Zhao Weizhen knows a lot of children from the Mohist family and the farmer's family, and a few people can add up to something.

But when it comes to weapons and equipment...

Lu Buwei vividly remembers how shocking the harness drawings were in the past.Now that Zhao Weizhen has come up with a reform plan for bows and arrows, he is even used to it.

"Weizhen once said."

Lu Buwei followed Luozi, and then said slowly: "There are two ideas for improving the device, one is to know the principle of use, and the other is to have rich practical experience. Buwei was also confused about where her idea came from, and after thinking about it, Mohist disciples also Not everyone has been on the battlefield, isn’t it possible to make suitable siege equipment? The principle of using bows and arrows is nothing more than force and aiming. She doesn’t know how to aim or skill, so she just thinks about how to use force and increase the range. .”

Ying Zheng thought about it, and this is the truth.

But the reason is simple, but it is not so easy to think about it.

"Fortunately, there is no shortage of generals in Qin." Ying Zheng said, "It is said that General Meng Tian was dragged to help, and after a day of drawing the bow, his arms lost strength. He is a man who has been on the battlefield."

is not that right.

Lu Buwei couldn't laugh or cry when he thought about it: Meng Tian even ran to him to rescue soldiers later!The little general took one bite at a time. He came back to rest, wishing to sell his younger brother to survive, and asked Lu Buwei to mention Meng Yi's replacement.

Fortunately, Zhao Weizhen and Qin Yang finally set the standard before Meng Tian couldn't hold on.

"Just use it."

Lu Buwei was very pleased and said: "Buwei also doesn't want to see the death or injury of Qin's soldiers."

Ying Zheng nodded slightly: "Father Zhong, do you know the new news from the front line?"

Lu Buwei: "What does your majesty mean?"

Ying Zheng: "The Allied Forces of the Five Nations are in a state of desperation, and have just written an appeal to General Meng Ao."

Lu Buwei: "..."

Hearing Ying Zheng mention this, Lu Buwei tilted his head indistinctly.

There was still a half-smile on his face, and a bit of cunning flashed across his bright eyes: "Your Majesty means that Mr. Chunshen scolded Buwei for being careless, stingy and greedy in his essay. Bitch?"

Ying Zheng raised his head when he heard the words, and looked at Lu Buwei.

The young monarch looked at Prime Minister Qin on the opposite side for a long time, and squeezed the sunspot in his hand for a long time, it was almost hot.

It's just that Lu Buwei, who was sitting upright, still looked indifferent, and didn't take Chun Shenjun's words to heart at all.

"Father Zhong just doesn't care." Ying Zheng said.

"What do I care?"

Lu Buwei couldn't help but laugh: "If others say this, maybe they really think so. Mr. Chunshen... is he any better than me?"

As he said that, Lu Buwei put down the chess urn for the time being, leaned back, and raised his hands in a funny way.

"No matter how villainous Buwei is, at least he didn't give his wife to the monarch." Lu Buwei laughed and said, "Mr. Chunshen's words, in Buwei's opinion, are completely like crows laughing at pigs. If you really think you are the king, Don't you have to worry about your past background?"

Among the famous four gentlemen, only Chunshenjun Huang Xiefei is a nobleman.Like Lu Buwei, he also escorted the monarch to flee, and he had the merit of supporting him.

Similar background, similar experience, Lu Buwei didn't expect that the other party would have the nerve to write a letter to scold him!

"I thought it was a strong enemy."

Mentioning this matter, Lu Buwei felt amused, and added a bit of disdain to his usual gentle tone: "I never expected that Mr. Chunshen is just a snobbish person who forgets his origin after he has a reputation. It's not worth Buwei's attention at all."

Ying Zheng understood.

After confirming that Lu Buwei didn't care, the monarch was relieved and let Heizi down.

"It's good that Father Zhong doesn't mind." Ying Zheng said frankly, "I'm afraid that the words of others will cause Father Zhong and his wife to be at odds again."

The use of "again" is very subtle.

Lu Buwei: "...but others told the king?"

Ying Zheng: "The queen mother said it."

The implication is: that is not someone else.

Lu Buwei laughed a few times: "The Queen Mother still has time to worry about Buwei and his wife."

After all, it was hosted by Zhao Weizhen. She screened out countless actors and singers and sent them to the Queen Mother's residence.Those young men were handsome and sweet, and they coaxed Zhao Ji into a set.

Although Lu Buwei's original goal of sending Lai Ai to the palace was not achieved, the same is true for sending actors.Right now the Queen Mother is not busy with the school, just watching the young man sing and dance, but she no longer runs to the Prime Minister's Mansion to interfere with him and Zhao Weizhen.

Ying Zheng didn't mind this.

He wished that his mother would get busy, so that she would not have to show him to the dormitory even if she embroidered a flower.

Besides, the empress dowager went from Handan to Xianyang, and she suffered for him.Now that they are all queen mothers, it is only natural to enjoy the blessings.

"The queen mother also said." Ying Zheng curled up his lips and said, "Father Zhong hasn't coaxed his wife well yet."

Lu Buwei: "..."

As soon as the young man showed a smile, even if it wasn't obvious, his face that usually didn't show joy or anger softened.

No longer frowning slightly, no longer waiting for the battle, after relaxing, Ying Zheng finally revealed a little bit of liveliness and presumptuousness that adolescence should have.

After all, he has grown up.

Seeing King Qin's appearance, Lu Buwei couldn't help sighing in his heart.

When we met at the beginning of the year, he was not as high as Zi Chu's son's waist, but now he can speak out to admonish his ministers about their family affairs.

"Your Majesty." Lu Buwei smiled and shook his head: "Now is not the time to talk about family affairs."

"The family affairs between Xiangguo and Taishi are also state affairs." Ying Zheng said solemnly: "Your husband and wife are in harmony, and Qin is really of one mind."

"No Wei is taught."

Lu Buwei cupped his hands pretentiously: "Your majesty is so considerate before he is married. Buwei is grateful for the future Princess of Chu."

Ying Zheng: "..."

Knowing that Lu Buwei was joking, Ying Zheng didn't care.

He even responded solemnly: "The widow is not married yet, but the widow remembers how my father coaxed my mother in the past. The father, the king, and the queen mother sang in harmony, loving each other, but I don't necessarily see Zhong's father spending all his time trying to coax her." Ma'am, why, can't you give Madam something she likes to please her?"

Lu Buwei: "Weizhen's favorite is probably the cities and lands of other countries."

Ying Zheng: "..."

This is true.

Hearing what Lu Buwei said, even Ying Zheng couldn't hold back his smile and burst into laughter.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty."

Seeing that Ying Zheng smiled, Lu Buwei replied solemnly: "Weizhen usually likes to study food. I asked the caravan to bring back a lot of new things from Qi. It may not be able to please my wife, but I will do my best. Compared with family affairs , you and I should still think about how to retreat."

While talking and laughing, he brought the topic back.

Ying Zheng looked at Lu Buwei quietly, and when he picked up the chess urn again, he said calmly, "Father Zhong has a plan to retreat."

Lu Buwei rolled up his sleeves casually and took the next step.

"Even Lord Chunshen is just holding on to the old ways of the princes and officials." Lu Buwei said nonchalantly, "There is no need to use strong tactics to deal with them. The Five Kingdoms' attack on Qin is nothing more than the alliance of the princes. It’s okay, just use the old method to deal with it.”

To be honest, Lu Buwei really expected Chunshen Jun to come up with something new.

But when the news of the call to action spread to Xianyang, he was greatly disappointed.

Even the mighty Chu State is like this, which can only prove that no country or person can truly compete with Qin in today's countries.

"Looking for a country to go on an envoy?" Ying Zheng immediately followed Lu Buwei's train of thought.

"Yes."

The young monarch Heizi was placed on the board, Lu Buwei looked at the chessboard for a long time, and responded lightly: "I just need to trouble General Meng Ao."

"how?"

"Send envoys to the State of Wei and return the fifteen cities that Weizhen wanted to come to before." Lu Buwei explained: "Mr. It is better to ask for some cheapness from the hands of the state, and without Lord Xinling, there will no longer be any people in the Wei state who will firmly resist Qin."

When it came to the end, he couldn't help feeling a little emotional: "The four gentlemen are now only Huang Xie, and one generation is not as good as the other."

Yingzheng understood: "Today, send back the city, Wei will retreat, and the five kingdoms will not attack. After they retreat, I will ask General Meng Ao to fight back."

Lu Buwei: "If the old general is interested, it's okay to take down the five cities that Weizhen didn't want to come here... Oh."

He didn't forget to add: "What's more, it's Young Master Fei who advocated fighting against Qin and persuading Lord Chunshen to join forces. The Five Kingdoms took time and effort but were defeated like a mountain. The news that the disaster was caused by Young Master Fei was released, and then let Shang Let me mention a few words that the king has a grudge against Young Master Fei—then King Han will consciously send Young Master Fei to Xianyang to apologise, without Qin Guo saying anything."

In the end, he settled on Gong Zifei, and Ying Zheng was satisfied.

He really didn't pay attention to the five kingdoms, but the young monarch was somewhat worried that King Han would be agitated, so he cut Han Fei to apologize.

If someone wants to come, it has to be a living person.

"Father Zhong has to be concerned about this." Ying Zheng said earnestly, "I don't want to cause trouble over this."

Of course it's a matter of the son.

Lu Buwei knew it well, and saluted solemnly: "Buwei understands."

Ying Zheng: "I also want Father Zhong to take care of me and stop making my wife angry."

Lu Buwei laughed immediately: "That's right, isn't it okay for Buwei to go back and make amends after playing chess with the king?"

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At the same time, Lu's restaurant.

Zhao Weizhen stared dumbfounded at the heavy water tanks brought in by the caravan.

She has traveled back from the 21st century, and has experienced escape and been to many countries in this era.Zhao Weizhen boasted that he has never seen such a big storm now?But when the leader of the caravan opened the water tank, she was still too shocked to speak.

The shopkeeper, Zhu Ping, was even more surprised: "What kind of monsters are these? Hey, ma'am!"

If it weren't for Zhu Ping's quick hands, Zhao Weizhen would have lost control and fell into the water tank.

"Return to management." The leader of the caravan returning from Qi State excitedly said: "This thing is called He Luo, and it is rumored that it is a mythical beast that only exists in the sea!"

Okay, so it turns out that this thing is called He Luo at the moment.

Returning to the beast, why not say it is the great heavenly father and savior Cthulhu? !

Zhao Weizhen stabilized his figure and looked at the water tank. What was inside was a small octopus!

"Send this thing to the palace, hurry up." Zhao Weizhen covered his heart: "Pay tribute to the king."

"Is it so holy?" Zhu Ping asked in amazement.

"Holy shit!"

Zhao Weizhen cursed swear words for a long time, and she was heartbroken: "How much does it cost to transport this thing to Xianyang in a horse-drawn cart, what a prodigal!"