Mrs. Qin Xiangguo

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At the end of 238 BC, King Qin ordered troops to attack Yan.

General Wang Jian, who received the military order, sent his troops directly from Handan to the border of Yan State.

When the iron hooves of the Qin army were rumbling out, news from the south also arrived in Xianyang.

When Lu Buwei came to the backyard, Zhao Weizhen was preparing lessons under the shade of a tree.

The weather was just right, so she moved the long case and scrolls to the yard.Five or six sheets of paper were spread out in front of Zhao Weizhen, not to mention the content that had been left in the corner of the long case and had not had time to read.

With this posture, it is not an exaggeration to say that the small half of the study is moved here.

Lu Buwei stepped forward and glanced at the long case: "A new Mongolian book?"

Zhao Weizhen nodded, and handed the article in his hand to Lu Buwei.

The latter sat down, took it over and took a closer look: "Li Qing's handwriting."

"His handwriting is good." Zhao Weizhen opened his mouth as a matter of course, and he still didn't forget to gesture to the side of the long case: "Here are the writings of Zhao Gao and Hu Wujing."

In history, Li Si, Zhao Gao and Hu Wujing were ordered by King Qin to write three Mongolian books, Cangjie Pian, Ai Li Pian and Bo Xue Pian, including literacy, law and basic knowledge, etc. It is the official elementary school book of Qin State.

This Hu Wujing was recommended by Zhao Gao.

Among other things, the characters of these three great gods are beautiful one above the other, and it is perfect to be used as a model of official Mongolian calligraphy.

"Buwei thinks that "Three Character Classics" and "Thousand Character Classics" are sufficient for basic learning and literacy." Buwei glanced at Li Si's works, and then said: "Write a new Mongolian book and make supplements from it. new?"

"I didn't overthrow everything, it's just the content of the Chinese class."

Zhao Weizhen solemnly took out a brand new scroll from the corner of the long case: "Order Zhao Gao to sort it out."

Lu Buwei opened it and saw that it was densely packed with unfamiliar characters like tadpoles.

"This is called a number."

Zhao Weizhen explained: "Whether it is used for arithmetic or accounting, the speed is much faster than Xiaozhuan. Qin Yang and his group of craftsmen have already started to use it first, and the craftsmen all said that it is much more convenient when doing calculations. .These can be taught in math class with the abacus.”

Lu Buwei paused.

People in the pre-Qin period naturally did not understand what numbers were, nor did they understand what Zhao Weizhen called "abacus" - this is a calculation tool that only appeared in records in the Eastern Han Dynasty.

But since Handan, Zhao Weizhen has been tinkering with new gadgets, and each one is more useful than the other after he took it out. Lu Buwei has long been used to it.

"Weizhen's language refers to speech and writing, which Buwei understands. Then what does mathematics refer to?" Lu Buwei asked, "But the study of arithmetic?"

Zhao Weizhen nodded, then shook his head again.

"Arithmetic, graphics, calendar, etc., everything related to one, two, three, four, five." Zhao Weizhen said, and then motioned Lu Buwei to look in the direction of the stack of books: "Not only Chinese and mathematics, but also natural science, Moral health, as well as music and fine arts and sports and dance."

Lu Buwei: "..."

Looking at the thick stack of books, Lu Buwei said euphemistically, "Xianyang Academy is opened by Mengxue, right?"

Zhao Weizhen raised his eyebrows: "It takes six years to study in elementary school. There are six arts for a gentleman. You can't miss any of them."

What else can Lu Buwei say?

He can only cheer for his youngest daughter Wen Yin in his heart!Among the things her mother said, except for Wen Yin who is good at sports dancing, she probably can't do any of them.

Seeing Lu Buwei's hesitant expression, Zhao Weizhen knew that he thought of Wen Yin.

"Anyway, Deyin Wenyin is about to graduate, so it's not their turn." Zhao Weizhen said, "I have to train teachers first."

It usually takes one or two years to train teachers.This new set of textbooks will be officially launched after the twins graduate from primary school.

and so……

Roll up on test-oriented education, brats!

You must know that Xianyang Academy is a government school in the capital, and those who can be admitted are either gifted children, or the descendants of officials who have spent a lot of time on training.All of them are Tianlong people among Tianlong people.

If you don't take the lead, who will do it?

Hearing that Wen Yin doesn't need to take a few more courses at the end of the crane, Lu Buwei is slightly relieved.

He put down the scroll in his hand, and took out a silk scroll from his sleeve: "A letter from Shouchun."

Shouchun?That is from the state of Chu.

Zhao Weizhen understood the situation after a little thought.She took the silk book: "But the King of Chu...?"

Lu Buwei said "hmm": "It's gone."

really.

Zhao Weizhen knew it in his heart.

Previously, Li Si advocated attacking Wei first, because he heard that Chu Wang Wan's health has not been very good in recent years.

After the Wei Dynasty was destroyed, the Qin army could go south in one go and attack Chu State by taking advantage of the chaos of Chu King's death and heirs seizing the throne.After Chu was destroyed, the remaining Yan and Qi were not to be feared.

This is indeed a very feasible solution.

But Qin Wangzheng decisively ordered to attack Yan, and did not adopt Li Si's suggestion, so he gave up.

And according to Zhao Weizhen, after the death of King Chu, the succession to the throne in a short period of time will not cause trouble.

With that in mind, she unfolded the silk scroll.

Unsurprisingly, this letter was written by Qi, the son of Chu State—that is, the historical Lord Changping of Qin State.

When the former prince Chu was alive in the past, the Empress Dowager Huayang was still very influential in the court. In order to dig out the roots of the ministers of Chu, Zhao Weizhen and Lu Buwei sent the son Qi back to Chu to compete for the throne.

Young Master Qi is indeed capable and knowledgeable. After returning to Shouchun, he was not in a hurry to show off his talents, but hibernated among the many princes of the Chu royal family, neither approaching nor wooing anyone.

now it's right!

is a smart guy.

In writing this letter, the meaning of Young Master Qi is that he hopes to gain the support of Qin State, defeat his competitors, and sit on the throne of Chu State.

"It's not difficult to support Young Master Qi."

Lu Buwei said indifferently: "The rumor that the Prince of Chu is the son of Lord Chunshen has been circulating in Chu for nearly ten years. When King Chu was still alive, no one dared to announce it loudly. Now that he is dead, Its identity will be more or less inappropriate.”

Although Gongzi Qi is a concubine, he is the eldest son of a concubine.

If the crown prince of Chu loses his position, the only contender for Gongzi Qi is the second son of King Wan of Chu.

but--

"Sending Young Master Qi back to the state of Chu is to eliminate the Chu faction forces in the Qin court, and to stir up trouble." Zhao Weizhen said, "It's so easy to send him to the top. If you don't stir up troubled waters, it's just for nothing to set yourself up." an enemy."

You must know that in the historical Chu State, after the death of King Chu Kaolie, the Chu State experienced many years of political struggles, and three people changed the throne in a short period of time.It wasn't until Qin was unified that Xiang Yu's grandfather dug out Mr. Changping and proclaimed him king, making excuses for the rebellion.

Mr. Changping is not a simple character either.If he ascended the throne without any obstacles now, and let him develop smoothly for a few more years, it's hard to say what Chu State will do.

"What does Na Weizhen mean?" Lu Buwei tilted his head.

"Continue to stir."

Zhao Weizhen thought for a moment, then asked: "I remember... There is still a young master in Chu, right?"

Lu Buwei: "After the death of the King of Chu, it is this young master who spread the words that the prince was not born by the King of Chu."

Zhao Weizhen: "Okay, it's him."

Lu Buwei: "Protect him?"

Zhao Weizhen said firmly: "Whoever screams the loudest will be guaranteed to disturb the water."

The longer the stirrer lives, the more chaotic the situation in Chu State will be.

"If you talk about mixing the water..."

Lu Buwei quickly followed his train of thought: "Jun Chunshen can't stay either."

Zhao Weizhen exchanged a glance with him and immediately understood.

Zhao Weizhen and Lu Buwei have developed a tacit understanding as early as in Handan on the political issues of alienation, provocation, and power disputes.In the past, we could cooperate without meeting each other in the air, but now we talk face to face, and we can communicate with each other without words.

Mr. Chun Shen, that's too easy.

"Send a thousand pieces of gold to Li Yuan?" Zhao Weizhen asked.

"The position of Ling Yin of the Chu State is the same as that of Xiangguo. There is only one position." Lu Buwei said with a gentle smile, "Who doesn't want to be that?"

The Li Yuan that Zhao Weizhen mentioned was the disciple who offered advice to Chun Shenjun back then.

It is rumored that he dedicated his sister to Lord Chunshen, and then suggested that Lord Chunshen wanted his sister to be dedicated to the King of Chu.Since then, Prince Han's life experience has been unclear, and today the people who coveted the throne from Qin State and even Chu State themselves have caught the truth.

"Just tell Li Yuan that his younger sister has two legitimate sons." Zhao Weizhen said, "Although Prince Han's background is unknown—"

"But the second son, son You, was born later." Lu Buwei continued, "If you kill Lord Chunshen and Prince Han, you can separate the relationship from the vortex of the prince's life experience, and at the same time support the son You as a superior."

They are all the children of Li Yuan's younger sister anyway. Isn't it just a matter of minutes for an uncle who has made great contributions to become a minister of the Chu Kingdom?

"Just do it."

Zhao Weizhen raised the corners of his mouth: "As for the young master, we should give some support secretly. He can't die. This person screams so loudly. Presumably, he is not afraid of making enemies, let alone liquidation after the crown prince ascends to power. If so, let's encourage him. It might be possible to usurp the throne."

"You can write back to Young Master Qi, and advise him to wait for the result, and then take advantage of the opportunity to make a profit after all the dust settles." Lu Buwei said.

"Just say..."

How to reply is still an art.

After all, it was agreed to support Young Master Qi to take over the position, but now the "drag" formula, if he can't be persuaded smoothly, the other party will inevitably realize the problem.

If it is delayed for a few more years, the state of Chu will be in chaos again, which will benefit the state of Qin without any harm.

"When you see a cicada, you can get the beautiful shade and forget your body; the mantis grabs the shade and fights it, but forgets its shape when you see it; the magpie benefits it, and when you see the benefit, you forget its truth." Zhao Weizhen thought for a while, and said: "Just So, Young Master Qi is not stupid."

"From "Zhuangzi Shanmu"."

Lu Buwei squinted his eyes with a smile. He leaned forward, put his palm on his chin in a rather unruly attitude, and raised his head to look at Zhao Weizhen.

Although he is kneeling, he has no posture at all, and when he raises his hand, his strong forearm is also exposed () in the long sleeves, completely showing the posture of a prodigal son.

But Lu Buwei was born well, he naturally had a gentle, gentle and harmless face, and looked at Zhao Weizhen with those bright eyes, not only did not show meng lang, but like an infatuated man intoxicated in his lover's words.

"You've even read "Zhuangzi"." Zhao Weizhen looked down at him and joked, "You're so profound, Xiangguo."

"Buwei really likes Weizhen's appearance." Lu Buwei smiled innocently.

"What does it look like?" Zhao Weizhen asked.

Lu Buwei raised his other hand and rubbed his fingertips to the corner of Zhao Weizhen's eyes, and the atmosphere of the previous few nights quickly spread.

"As soon as you talk about intrigues and scheming methods, you just roll your eyes with a smile," he said. "Satisfaction and expectations are written in the dark eyes. What a scheming man is a first-class high-ranking official. Don't worry about it." I am very happy in my heart."

Looking at each other, Zhao Weizhen's eyes flickered.

"To each other, Mr. Xiangguo," she said.

"Teach me a lot, Mr. Xia Yang." Lu Buwei replied.

…………

……

At the same time, Yan State Jicheng.

"The Qin army is under pressure?!"

King Yan was delighted to hear the report, and almost stood up directly from the throne.

After he was shocked, he immediately turned his head to look at Crown Prince Dan: "You, didn't you say that King Qin let you go back?! Did Qin send you back?"

Up and down the court, civil servants and military generals were all present.In front of so many people, Yan Dan was reprimanded by the monarch, but he didn't care about embarrassment.

He was even more shocked than Yan Wangxi himself.

Yan Dan claimed that he did not offend the King of Qin. Although the two of them were not friendly, they did not break up.

Even if Yandan was given another year, he still couldn't figure out why Qin Wangzheng escorted him back to the country of Yan and wanted to call him directly.

The same reality is another matter in front of Yan Wangxi.

King Yan thought about it carefully, no matter what he thought, Yandan offended King Qin, or fled back without Qin's permission.

In this way, it is logical for Qin to launch an attack.

"You—you are really a good son of the widow!"

Yan Wangxi pointed at Yan Dan and said angrily: "Since it is your responsibility, you go out and carry it!"

Yan Dan looked up in disbelief: "Father?!"