Hu Hai

In the dialogue between Fusu and Yingzheng, there has always been one saying one, and another saying two. From childhood to adulthood, no major general Yingzheng can stand up to the stage.

Therefore, this time he also completely ignored Ying Zheng's face, and directly put his reasons on the bright side: "Although the wood is rotten, it will not be broken without strong wind; although the wall is cracked, it will not be broken without heavy rain——" The book "Han Feizi" tells the whole world, do you still remember this passage? Although the four kingdoms of Yan, Wei, Qi, and Chu have long been decayed, it is not easy to destroy a country alone. Do not let go of the four countries? The war of destroying the country is different from the siege of the city and the land, but requires the country to go down one by one, and every battle must be won. At the same time, fighting with many countries at the same time, although it is a temporary victory, but the war will inevitably be full of chaos. How can soldiers, state affairs and appease the people be perfect? Please think about the rejuvenation of the Huoxu formation back then. It wasn’t because Yan was not strong back then, but because the people of Qi were against each other. Return to the overlord of the world. Please think twice, father."

Ying Zheng's face softened, but there was still displeasure in his eyes.

After a moment of silence, he told Zhao Gao who had stopped teaching to Hu Hai since Fu Su spoke: "Invite Wang Jian, Meng Tian and other lieutenant generals, Wei Liao, and Li Si to come over, and I have something to discuss."

After finishing speaking, Yingzheng looked at Fusu who had been waiting for his reply, and said in a deep voice, "Let me discuss it with the ministers again. It is really difficult to decide on this matter."

Fusu smiled apologetically, cupped his hands and said, "It's my son who is impatient."

Ying Zheng said with a little anger: "When will you change your way of speaking? You are not too young, you should know that you are so easy to offend people."

Hu Hai took the opportunity to run to Ying Zheng's side, squeezed into his arms, tugged at Ying Zheng's collar and said, "Father, elder brother is kind, father is not angry."

"You little clever ghost." Ying Zheng looked at his youngest son eagerly, and the little anger in his heart disappeared. He smiled helplessly at the corner of his mouth, flicked Hu Hai on the forehead, pointed at him and Fu Su, and said, "Sure enough. The widow really has nothing to do with you for your children's debts. Come on, Hu Hai, don't be coquettish, get up, have you learned a few words with Zhao Gao?"

Hu Hai blushed, buried his face and rubbed against Ying Zheng's neck, and softly called Ying Zheng: "Daddy, you are the best. It's hard to remember the words, they are all crooked, and they all look similar."

Unmoved, Ying Zheng slapped Hu Hai on the buttocks, and yelled in a low voice, "Don't give me ecstasy soup! Go down and read a book, and the courtiers will come after a while, and see how you roll around like a baby."

Hu Hai pursed his lips, and reluctantly rubbed his hands on the table next door, picked up the masking pen again, and added new patterns to his ink-stained robe.

After he turned his back, Fusu quietly looked at Hu Hai, his fingers twitched slightly, and couldn't help but want to go forward and hold Hu Hai's chubby little hand, and correct his posture of holding the pen.

Ying Zheng took this scene into his eyes, cleared his throat loudly on purpose, Fusu was startled, and turned back to Ying Zheng in surprise.

Ying Zheng sighed, patted Fusu on the shoulder and said, "What's wrong with you brothers, hey!"

Fusu remained silent, showing a gesture of resistance, and Yingzheng couldn't say anything. The three of them silently shared the awkward atmosphere in the big study.

About two quarters of an hour later, the courtiers summoned by Ying Zheng came one after another to plead guilty.

Ying Zheng waved his hand indifferently and said, "I called you into the palace this time to discuss the strategy of attacking the remaining four countries. Fusu has already conveyed the general's intentions to me, but I still have doubts about this matter and want to hear it." Listen to what others have to say."

Wei Liao was in control of the Guowei Mansion and knew all the major events in the world. He was the first to speak: "Your Majesty even destroyed South Korea and Zhao, but the remaining four countries have not made any intention of joining forces until now. It can be seen that the four countries are not afraid of the strength of Qin. It’s just that my country’s minor has been extremely advanced, and I didn’t realize that the country is in danger. But no matter what, it’s a great blessing for me, Daqin, and the king can continue to attack the remaining four countries without any worries. I think that the unification of the world is just around the corner .”

Hearing Wei Liao's words, Li Xin's eyes lit up as a frontier soldier who hadn't enjoyed fighting in the battle against Zhao.

He glanced at the silent Wang Jian, and before Wang Jian spoke to stop him, he hastened to say: "Our Great Qin army is as powerful as the total number of the remaining four countries. Even if we fight against two or three countries at the same time, we will be fearless. Attack Yan, Qi, and Wei, but Chu has a few famous generals, so it is not appropriate to confront them immediately."

Ying Zheng heard the words of Wei Liao and the outstanding young general Li Xin one after another, and the delusional thoughts that had been extinguished by Fu Su appeared again. Xin was very interested in this. No matter Wang Jian and his son, Meng Tian, ​​or Yang Ruihe, the expressions on their faces were not very beautiful. Wang Ben, who was the worst at nourishing his energy, even frowned tightly, as if he had heard something in his sleep.

But when eradicating the six kingdoms is no longer an unattainable dream, Yingzheng hopes that the speed at which he can complete this unworldly feat can be shorter, making this myth even more sacred.

What's more, Ying Zheng was originally arrogant to the extreme, and he was the most resolute in his actions. In the end, he couldn't help but look at Li Si, who had always been in harmony with him in the center of state affairs. He hoped that this time he could stand on the same position as himself and help Convince others yourself.

Therefore, Ying Zheng seduced Li Si: "Li Si, you have the talent to stabilize the country, can you tell me if this is feasible?"

Li Si looked at Shang Yingzheng's expectant eyes, showing a confident smile as always, but what he said was very unpleasant: "The king has destroyed South Korea and Zhao, and his achievements are not comparable to those of his predecessors. However, the remaining four countries are all big countries with many soldiers and vast territories. , even if it is declining day by day, its foundation is still there. Although the total number of soldiers in Daqin is comparable to it, there are only 60 elite soldiers. If it is really divided into three groups, each general will have at most 20 elite soldiers—— Elite soldiers are indeed good, but if we collide head-on with the total forces of the three kingdoms of Yan, Qi, and Wei, is it true that we, the elite of the Great Qin, are really one against five? What's more, doesn't your majesty remember the lesson in front of you? There are not enough officials in my state of Qin. Even if I can swallow the three kingdoms in one go, if I don't have suitable officials to appoint, I can only use people who can read and write from the three places. The aristocrats are in charge, what difference does it make if these countries fight or not? The local people still recognize the nobles with the old surname."

Li Si's words were well-founded, and pointed directly at the hidden worries in Ying Zheng's heart, making him sweat coldly on his back, and instantly realized how frivolous his previous thoughts were.

However, before Yingzheng could speak, Li Xin was unconvinced and retorted loudly: "Tingwei's words are wrong! Yan's army is weak and weak, Yan's politics is ignorant, and policies are changing day and night. Wei and Yan are comparable. The country is facing each other, and I am confident that I will defeat them in one fell swoop!"

Fusu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly looked straight at Li Xin, and said in a deep voice: "The general is very confident, but Fusu has doubts about the general's words. If the general can explain this matter clearly, Fusu will never give up again." Talk too much."

Although Li Xin admired Fusu's ability to make plans, he thought he was much more capable than Fusu in killing the enemy on the real battlefield, so he nodded proudly and said, "Sir, please tell me."

Fusu gently smoothed the creases on the luxurious robe, and said in a calm voice: "The general said 'Yan's army is weak', but as far as Fusu knows, Yan Kingdom is adjacent to the Xiongnu and Dai Kingdom in the north, and there have been frequent exchanges recently. It seems that there is an intention to form an alliance. If you advance, you can unite against the enemy. If you retreat, you can bow your head to the Huns for protection. If our army is a little careless and cannot completely wipe them out, Qin will have to face Zhao Wang again and flee north. The general also said that "Yan's politics is ignorant, and its policies are changing day and night." The strategy is to take Yan State first and defeat them one by one. How can the general ensure that Yan State will no longer join forces with Qi State, Wei State, and Chu State to fight against Qin? Such a vacillating country, for our Great Qin This is the real variable. The general even said that "the state of Wei and the state of Yan are comparable in ignorance", but the Daliang City that Fusu knows can't break through the towering city wall no matter what kind of powerful enemy it faces. If the general wants to send troops at the same time Three Kingdoms, how are you going to break Daliang City?!"

Li Xin was left speechless by Fusu's question, so he sat in the same place in embarrassment, thought for a long time and couldn't find a solution before surrendering, and readily admitted his mistake: "The eldest son is meticulous, Li Xin admires it."

At this time, Wang Jian finally spoke and concluded: "I thought that Yan should be destroyed first, so as to prevent Yan from fleeing northward to the Huns, and also to cut off the back road between Yan and Dai Wang and the Huns. In this way, Dai was blocked by Zhao Wangqian after his death. , surrounded by my Qin army in the front, they are also difficult to fly, and can be wiped out together——As for Zhao Qian, the old man thought that this person had no talent or virtue, and all he relied on was the beauty of his biological mother. Guo Kai will kick Zhao Wangqian away and kill him himself, this person is nothing to worry about."

"In this way, I will make a decision to destroy Yan in spring." Ying Zheng finally gave up the idea of ​​destroying Yan, Qi, and Wei at the same time, and made a decisive national policy.

Li Xin walked out of the big study dejectedly, and confessed to Wang Jian: "General, I almost caused a catastrophe and harmed the country."

Wang Ben kicked his calf, and said in a deep voice, "Before you think carefully next time, keep your mouth shut and don't talk about Huqin casually!"

Wang Jian frowned, stared at Wang Ben and said, "What are you two messing about in the Grand Palace, do you think you are Mr. Huhai?!

Both Wang Ben and Li Xin shut their mouths in embarrassment, their dark faces were covered with a layer of dark red, Wang Ben cupped his hands and said in a low voice, "Forgive me, General, but I will eventually realize my mistake."

"Know your mistake? If you know your mistake, go back to your vanguard battalion immediately! The last time you defended, you are lucky. You made such a mistake before, and the eldest son is willing to help you remember the military merit with good words." Wang Jian said. He glared at his son fiercely, then looked at Li Xin seriously, and he took a step back in fright, before saying, "You too, don't daydream about one enemy against one hundred all day long, go back and rectify the conscripted Zhao soldiers .”

"Yes, the general, the last general obeys the order!" Wang Ben and Li Xin hurriedly responded, and hurried to the army with tiger steps.

Meng Tian, ​​who had never said anything, looked at Wang Ben who grew up with him but was a few years younger than himself, and smiled and said to Wang Jian: "Why should the general be so arrogant all day long? There are countless, and it is time to be alone."

Wang Jian sighed, and said in a low voice: "If Wang Ben could reassure Brother Meng Wu like you, I would have kicked him far away, out of sight and out of mind. I don't know who he looks like, I just like it." It is a risky strategy. Soldiers use deceitful tactics, which is a very winning strategy.”

But Meng Tian stopped, shook his head, looked at Wang Jian seriously and said in a low voice: "General Li Mu is also good at using strange soldiers, but he is victorious in every battle."

After finishing speaking, Meng Tian strode away. Wang Jian raised his brows and was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed, his eyes were full of unconcealable pride.

This matter is certain, Ying Zheng looked at the eldest son sitting in front of him, changed his attitude, and discussed with him in a calm tone: "The war arrangements have been made, do you have any thoughts on Zhao's arrangements?"

Fu Su frowned slightly and thought for a while, before he said hesitantly: "I have seen with my own eyes that General Ma Xing arranged the previous grain, grass and supplies in the battle to destroy Zhao. This person is definitely worthy of reuse. , but General Ma Xing has a straightforward personality and doesn't know how to talk in a roundabout way, if he stays in Handan County to handle affairs, I'm afraid there will be some trouble."

Ying Zheng nodded and remembered Fu Su's meaning, and suddenly said, "Li Si is a smooth and meticulous person, do you think he should be kept in the affairs of the governor of Handan County?"

Fusu nodded hesitantly, and said out of his scruples: "Tingwei is naturally talented, so I have nothing to worry about if he is asked to handle the affairs of Handan County, but... the father just promoted him to Tingwei. Isn't it good to turn around and leave Li Si in Handan County?"

Yingzheng and Fusu looked at each other, and found that the personnel transfer was really embarrassing.

Ying Zheng thought hard for a long time, and finally sighed: "Forget it, although Ma Xing has a bad temper, he has a serious mouth. The widow transferred him to the Guowei Mansion to serve as the Guowei Cheng to replace Meng Yi to assist Wei Liao, and then sent Meng Yi Yi transferred over to serve as Li Si's deputy. Li Si and Meng Yi have cooperated a lot in Xianyang City, and they are very familiar with each other. There will be no friction when working together, and letting Meng Yi serve as his deputy can also reflect the widow's respect for him Pay attention to."

After discussing these tedious but carefully arranged official post transfers, Ying Zheng turned his stiff neck.

Hu Hai, who had been watching him and Fusu eagerly, immediately threw himself on Yingzheng's back, stretched out a pair of weak little hands, and beat the stiff muscles in the back of Yingzheng's neck, but his eyes were fixed on Fusu's face.

Ying Zheng smiled comfortably, pulled Hu Hai into his arms with his hands behind his back, pinched his chubby and tender face, and joked with a smile: "Yo, the widow's youngest son will feel sorry for the widow, it's not easy. "

"Father has been working hard all this time." Hu Hai snuggled into Ying Zheng's arms, looked at Fu Su and said in a low voice cautiously: "Brother has worked hard too, I...uh, can I rub it for you?"

Fusu silently stared at Hu Hai's frightened appearance, finally he couldn't bear it anymore, he thought to himself: Hu Hai used to live a comfortable life, when did he compromise like this?

Thinking that he had made Hu Hai so condescending, Fu Su's face became more and more serious under the depression, and he waved to Hu Hai with a cold face. Ying Zheng frowned frequently, but Hu Hai seemed to see a puppy who had not seen its owner for many days As if, with a cheer, he rushed to Fusu's side, and very actively climbed on Fusu's back, squeezing his shoulders and beating his back.

Seeing this picture, what else does Ying Zheng not understand?

He couldn't help pointing at Hu Hai with a bit of hesitation and said: "How can you feel sorry for the widow? You clearly use the widow as a stepping stone, waiting to get close to your elder brother. You child, hey! Let the widow say what is good about you!"

"Father is the most broad-minded, so he won't care about my offense!" Hu Hai tried his best to put a high hat on Ying Zheng, with a tight face and an upright expression, but when he finished speaking, he glanced at Fu Su more carefully With a glance, he was sure that he was not unhappy, so he smiled, blinked at Ying Zheng, and made a mouth shape.

Ying Zheng followed the mouth shapes of Hu Hai's tender red mouth carefully, and finally realized that what he said was "Daddy is the best!"

But Hu Hai was young and weak after all, before giving Fusu a few massages, he lay down on Fusu's back profusely and gasped for breath. Seeing that Fusu didn't push him away, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Fusu felt that the boy resting on his shoulder was getting heavier and heavier, and he moved slightly, but was stopped by his father sitting opposite.

Ying Zheng lowered his voice and said, "Hu Hai is asleep, you wait." Then, he immediately gave Zhao Gao a look.

Zhao Gao had been with Yingzheng for many years, and they had a perfect understanding. He walked directly behind Fusu and patted Huhai's back gently. But the little meaty claws hindered Zhao Gao's movements.

Zhao Gao cast a helpless look at Ying Zheng, and before Ying Zheng could speak, he felt that Fusu, who was slightly tugging on the collar, had already untied his coat, and let Hu Hai hold his shirt after being sent by Zhao Gao. Temple rest.

When the two of them disappeared, Ying Zheng finally hit the big case and said: "Fusu, you have always been the eldest son of the widow, but the widow really doesn't understand why you and Hu Hai are so stiff - the widow remembers that Gao was a little bit Arrogant and indulgent, you have caused troubles and let you take the blame, but you have never criticized him."

Fusu raised his eyes to meet Shang Yingzheng's probing gaze, and said calmly: "When Hu Hai was in a high fever, he always called his son's name. He never called Hu Ji. If this continues, what kind of relationship will there be between their mother and child?" Deep feelings? My son is very good to Hu Hai, but he and I are not from the same mother. I can't guarantee that I will always indulge Hu Hai as I am now. When he grows up, or my son is unwilling to protect him, How lonely he must be."

Fusu's words were confiding to Ying Zheng.

Although there were few internal struggles in the royal family of the Ying family, it was not unheard of. Ying Zheng's younger brother, Young Master Cheng Jiao, once rebelled against him.

Hu Hai is spoiled by him and Ying Zheng now, but when Fu Su ascends to the throne after a hundred years of Ying Zheng, who can guarantee that Hu Hai will know the heights of heaven and earth at that time, and will not have other thoughts that make Fu Su intolerable?

It's better to break up the relationship between him and Fusu earlier, which can not only fill the gap in the relationship with his biological mother in these years, but also let Hu Hai know his status.

Although the latter reason was made up by Fu Su, it was obvious that this reason was what really convinced Ying Zheng.

Yingzheng's face was gloomy when he heard the words, but finally he nodded with a heavy heart in agreement with Fusu's words - no matter how much he loves his youngest son, it can't compare to the sense of accomplishment he sees in his eldest son to continue the glory of Qin.

The sky gradually cooled down, and Ying Zheng finally returned to Xianyang City with Fusu, Hu Hai and a group of important officials.

Breathing the familiar air, Fusu's eyes showed a hint of emotion. He stood quietly behind Yingzheng, enjoying the heartfelt worship and cheers from the people of Qin State as they passed the king's chariot. The corners of the biological mother's eyes, which had already been stained with age, suddenly turned red.

Zheng Ji was followed by four court ladies with a peaceful expression. Her slender body was even thinner than a few years ago, and she smiled pleasantly when she saw Fusu appear.

Fu Su strode forward and walked in front of Zheng Ji, the tall figure completely covered her under his own shadow, Fu Su paused, knelt down in front of Zheng Ji with a bang, and said in a low voice, "Mother, I'm back."

Zheng Ji's eyes were already blurred with tears, she hugged Fusu tightly in her arms and did not let go, choked up so that she could not speak.

Fusu coaxed Zheng Ji for a long time, until she explained everything she had done in the past three years, Zheng Ji smiled through tears, stroked Fusu's cheek repeatedly, and kept saying, "You've lost weight again. It's hard outside."

"Aniang, my son has been doing well in the past few years. After his experience in the army, he feels that he has grown a lot." Of course, Fusu reported the good news but not the bad ones, so he picked good things to tell Zheng Ji.

Zheng Ji held onto Fusu's wrist and complained, "Who are you lying to? I didn't know that the army eats chaff and swallowed vegetables. Pour a lot of things into the pot and mix them together. They are considered delicacies from mountains and seas. It tastes almost like swill.”

Fu Su was told by Zheng Ji that he didn't know how to answer, but he heard the servant whisper: "Young Master, Mr. Hu Hai, please see me."

Fusu was about to refuse, but was surprised to find that his mother had already smiled and greeted warmly: "Let him in quickly, don't freeze outside in the cold weather."

As soon as Zheng Ji looked up and met Fusu's suspicious eyes, she smiled and brushed her temples, and said softly: "It's lonely in the palace, Hu Hai often brings his mother to visit me, and the delicacies and jewels bestowed by the king are always worth it." Forgot to divide the same amount into two and send it to me and his aunt - said that you are not in the palace, he will take good care of me for you. Although Hu Ji is silent, she is an honest girl living a life, "

Zheng Ji has spoken to this point, what else can Fusu justify?

As soon as he raised his head, he met Hu Hai's ingratiating smile, and instantly understood: Hu Hai had expected to anger him one day, and Zheng Ji needed to say something nice to him!

What a grinding child!

Fu Su looked at Hu Hai with a cold smile, Hu Hai shook his head, and hurriedly lowered his head to hide behind Zheng Ji, too guilty to look directly at him.