Mrs. Qin Xiangguo

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Two months later, it was exactly as Zhao Weizhen expected.

News came from the front that Jinyang was captured by the Qin army and Zhao Dasheng was defeated.

As the commander-in-chief, old general Meng Ao achieved the greatest gains with the least damage under the guarantee of absolute force and sufficient logistics, and completely pacified Taiyuan.

Qin State took Jinyang as the prefecture city and established Taiyuan County.

In Xianyang City, Zhao Weizhen's life has also undergone many changes.

In addition to the birth of two daughters, following Wang Ben's joining the army, the first batch of "primary school students" in her school have also reached the age of graduation.

Most of the teenagers who are twelve or thirteen choose to join the army, and those who want their children to study culture at home have to take more professional guidance and education, which is no longer suitable for studying together.

For a time, only Ying Zheng and Ying Chengxi were left in the huge school.

Zhao Weizhen is the prince's tutor, and his only job is to teach the prince.So before Xiao Yingzheng inherited the throne, Zhao Weizhen would not consider accepting the second batch of students.

It should have been a sad and lonely thing for classmates and friends to leave.

But Xiao Yingzheng cheered up quickly after being sad for a short time.

One is because my classmates’ homes are in Xianyang, and it’s not impossible to meet each other; the other is...

He can finally see De Yin and Wen Yin!

When Yingzheng came to Lu's mansion, he had just stepped through the threshold when he saw a wet nurse and a servant holding two small swaddling babies respectively, following Zhao Weizhen in the yard basking in the sun.

"The prince is here."

Hearing footsteps, Zhao Weizhen turned his head and raised a smile: "Why so early?"

Ying Zheng said "hmm", his face was expressionless, but the roots of his ears were slightly red: It can't be said that he couldn't help running over after hearing that De Yin and Wen Yin could see people, right?

Originally, it was good to bring Ying Chengxue here, but who told Xiao Chengxue to like to stay in bed!

Impatient to wait for him, Ying Zheng simply saw his sister and forgot his brother, and left the palace on his own.

"It's windy today." Ying Zheng said, "Shuangshu is young, why don't you take her out?"

Zhao Weizhen couldn't help laughing: "If they can't even see this wind, they don't want to grow up."

It's summer now!

It's not too hot in the morning, but the sun is shining brightly above your head. How can the wind be so strong?On the contrary, Zhao Weizhen felt that when the weather was hot and the breeze was breezy in the morning, it was more suitable to take the two little peas out to enjoy the wind and bask in the sun.

She took Deyin and Wen Yin out to bask in the sun very early. At first, her father, Zhao Liang, and her wet nurse and servants did not agree.

But children can be properly exposed to the outside world and adapt to fresh air as soon as possible, which will help reduce the chance of allergies.

So Zhao Weizhen insisted on taking the little Douding out when the weather is suitable.

"Does the prince want to see them?" Zhao Weizhen asked.

Zhao Weizhen took the initiative to speak, and Ying Zheng secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

He nodded without thinking, and stepped forward.

The wet nurse knowingly sent the two daughters to Ying Zheng.

A five-month-old baby, at best, has just grown from a wrinkled little monkey to a man.The two little baby girls in their swaddling arms turned their heads one after another when they sensed the approaching young man.

One chattered, the other danced with little hands, completely lacking the cognition to communicate with others.

Ying Zheng widened his eyes slightly.

so small! !

Even though Ying Zheng was gifted and intelligent, and remembered things very early, he was still shocked by the baby in his infancy.

Did he grow up from such a young age?

"The one on the left is Deyin, and the one on the right is Wenyin." Zhao Weizhen said with a smile, "Sister Deyin has a small mole on her forehead, which is easier to distinguish."

Ying Zheng hurriedly looked over.

For Ying Zheng, children basically look the same - even Ying Chengyu, who was two years old, he felt no different from other boys who were two or three years old.

Let alone a five-month-old baby.

However, as Mrs. Weizhen said, there is a mole the size of a grain of rice on Deyin's forehead.

"I remember." Ying Zheng said seriously, "I won't admit my mistakes in the future."

"It's okay to admit you're wrong."

Zhao Weizhen smiled and said, "If it wasn't for that mole, I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference at first."

When her words fell to the ground, De Yin, who was waving her small hand, seemed to finally see the young man in front of her clearly. After locking on to the target, she stretched out her small palm towards Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng was stunned.

Seeing this, Zhao Weizhen asked, "Does the prince want to hug her?"

Ying Zheng: "..."

The young man shook his head desperately.While shaking his head, he took three steps back: "Forget it."

Zhao Weizhen laughed out loud, those who didn't know thought what kind of monster was in front of him!

It was rare for Ying Zheng to show a bit of straightforward emotion, and said embarrassingly, "I'm so young, I'm afraid I won't be able to move freely."

After finishing speaking, Xiao Yingzheng took out two half-finger-sized jade ornaments from his arms.

The white jade is warm and moist, carved into a small ring shape.Although the craftsmanship of the craftsman is fine, but if you look closely, you can see that it is a new work that has only been polished recently.

"This was originally a jade pendant left to me by my father when I was in Handan." Ying Zheng said: "I asked a craftsman to modify it, and made two of them as gifts for Deyin and Wenyin. The queen mother always said that my life is hard, I survived all of my near deaths in Handan, and I hope that the jade pendant with me can ensure that Deyin and Wenyin grow up healthily."

Zhao Weizhen was startled.

This is the jade pendant that Ying Zheng carries with him!

Although today's crown prince is not short of jade decorations, he brought them from Handan.

For such an important thing, he directly split it into two and gave it to Zhao Weizhen's daughters.

The intention is self-evident.

"May my wife not dislike it," Ying Zheng said.

"I……"

Zhao Weizhen took a deep breath: "How could I dislike it!"

The things brought from Handan not only contained Yingzheng's own experience, but also brought her memories of getting along with Zhao Ji and Yingzheng's mother and son.

A jade pendant is not necessarily a good jade pendant, but its meaning is priceless.

Zhao Weizhen took the two jade rings solemnly, and tied them between the necks of Deyin and Wenyin with his own hands.

Seeing how precious she was, Ying Zheng's nervousness completely calmed down.

The two babies naturally don't understand the value of the jade ring, but there are more things hanging around their necks. Deyin turned his attention away from Ying Zheng and couldn't help reaching out to grab the jade ring; Li was thinking about something, and couldn't help giggling.

Wen Yin smiled, and Ying Zheng couldn't help pursing his lips.

The solemn atmosphere was swept away.

Zhao Weizhen also smiled, and said happily: "It will be hot in a while, let's go to the backyard to enjoy the cool."

Lu Buwei went out to meet the caravan leader in the morning, and when he came back at noon, he saw Zhao Weizhen yelling orders to Wei Xing, while Xiao Yingzheng was playing with the children beside him.

Ying Zheng caught a glimpse of the corner of Xuanyi and got up immediately: "Mr. Buwei."

Lu Buwei stopped and saluted: "Prince."

Then he saw Deyin, Wenyin and Yingzheng enjoying themselves, so he couldn't help but smile.

When the father saw his daughter, all his emotions turned into water, and the calm and gentleness he usually had was somewhat real.

"The two young girls are afraid that they will be born very badly." He said forward, "It's their fate that they can get along well with the prince—"

Halfway through the conversation, Lu Buwei approached.

When Wen Yin saw her father, she "babbled and babbled" for a long time, and then she started quacking again.

And Deyin wrinkled her little nose, and as Lu Buwei reached out to hug her, her little face twisted into a ball.

"Wow--"

The little guy wept unceremoniously.

Lu Buwei: "..."

If it wasn't for Xiao Yingzheng's presence, Zhao Weizhen would have turned over laughingly!Is it appropriate to slap my father in the face at the age of five months?

"Go and change your clothes."

Zhao Weizhen suppressed a smile: "I ran for a long time, probably because I smelled of sweat, and Deyin didn't like it."

It smells like sweat!

Lu Buwei likes cleanliness by nature, if not for this, he wouldn't be so particular about wearing white clothes.Hearing Zhao Weizhen's order, Lu Buwei greeted Ying Zheng resentfully, and left first to change clothes.

When he tidied himself up and came back again, Deyin stopped crying.

Only when his father's face was saved, Zhao Weizhen waved his hand, and the nurse and servants took the daughters back to the house to rest.

"Any news?" she asked.

"It's all good."

Lu Buwei and Zhao Weizhen did not shy away from Yingzheng, and said frankly: "The Qin army has already left, and they will be back in a month."

Zhao Weizhen understood: "After defeating Zhao Guo, it doesn't mean that you can live in peace."

Lu Buwei: "Old General Meng Ao, you have made a great contribution this time."

After speaking, he turned his head to look at Ying Zheng.

Qin Prince Chu reused the Meng family, which is well known throughout the country.The reason is also very simple: Meng Ao once sent his own grandson Meng Yi to Handan to serve as the guard of Yingzheng.

In the past, Meng Ao paid great attention to the prince, but today the King of Qin entrusts him with the same trust.

And the old general Meng Ao did not disappoint Prince Qin Chu's opportunity.

"I heard that Meng Tian and Meng Yi are also among them." Ying Zheng listened to Zhao Weizhen talking about political affairs since he was a child, and intervened in the discussion without any embarrassment or hesitation: "Can you make meritorious service?"

"Everyone says that little general Meng Tian is extremely powerful, and that he will surely surpass his father in the future." Lu Buwei replied with a smile.

Didn't you say Meng Yi?

Ying Zheng was not surprised.

Compared with Meng Tian, ​​he spent more time with Meng Yi.Knowing that this young gentleman of the Meng family, although he can wield knives and guns, he is more suitable for civil work than going to battle to kill the enemy.

"Madam said that Zhao Guo will not live in peace after beating Zhao Guo."

Ying Zheng thought about it deeply: "Does it mean that the Six Nations are afraid?"

Lu Buwei looked at Zhao Weizhen upon hearing the words.

The latter just tilted his head indifferently: "The prince can sit down and discuss in detail."

"it is good."

Ying Zheng nodded.

Then he half turned around and looked at the empty chessboard under the shade of trees in the backyard.

"I heard," he said, "Mr. Buwei always likes to talk with his father when he communicates with his father."

"The prince also wants to play chess?"

Zhao Weizhen had nothing to do: "Okay, I'll accompany you."

Lu Buwei: "..."

The majestic Qin Xiangguo was not afraid when he was in the rear of the war, and he was not afraid when he was framed by political enemies, but when his wife said that he wanted to play chess, his face was subtly stiff for a moment.

Just play chess!

Lu Buwei was also afraid that Zhao Weizhen would reveal her level of chess skills, which would destroy the teacher's filter in Xiao Yingzheng's mind!

"Weizhen is not interested in playing chess, why don't you let me accompany the prince." Lu Buwei coughed a few times: "Weizhen is watching, how about it?"

He is protecting Weizhen's face.

also.

Zhao Weizhen didn't mind, after all, she really had no interest in playing chess.

Wei Sheng brought futons, and the three of them sat on the chessboard.

Lu Buwei shook hands and gestured to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng pointed casually, Lu Buwei spread out his palm, it was Bai Zi.

"That's Buwei going first." Lu Buwei laughed.

Ying Zheng nodded.

Young people are strategizing, and young people are fearless. In Zhao Weizhen's view, the future courtiers are quite interested in such a face-to-face game.

However, her focus is not on the chess game.

"The crown prince mentioned the six kingdoms, is there any concern?" Zhao Weizhen asked.

Lu Buwei settled down first, and Ying Zheng pondered for a moment.

He holds the piece in his hand, but his mind is thinking in two lines, as if playing chess or talking, he never falls behind.After the young man gave birth, he responded unhurriedly: "Before my father became king, Qin State recuperated for many years. There was no war for several years, and the Six Kingdoms were faintly relieved, and they also came up with other ideas."

Lu Buwei: "What does the prince mean?"

Ying Zheng: "The Six Kingdoms want to make trouble when Qin's monarch changes. But for the Six Kingdoms, they don't want to fight unless the sword of crisis hangs above their heads."

That's right.

After the death of King Zhao, the countries in the Central Plains breathed a sigh of relief.Duke Wen of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty planned to take the opportunity to gather the six kingdoms to fight there.

It was a good opportunity for King Xiaowen to die within three days of his reign.

It's just that the Six Nations didn't seize this opportunity.

Qin Prince Chu came to power when he was in a difficult situation. Without a word, he used the nearest South Korea to perform the surgery, breaking the plan of Duke Wen of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

"And now, the sword of crisis is hanging on their heads again."

Ying Zheng talked eloquently: "After the father came to power, he first went to South Korea, and then crusade against Zhao, taking countless lands. In this way, the Three Jins are almost completely under the control of Qin, and they are still alive."

"The rest of the countries must be dead lips and teeth cold." Zhao Weizhen whispered.

"That's right." Ying Zheng said, "This time, if Duke Wen of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty gathers the six kingdoms again under the banner of Emperor Zhou, they will definitely unite and send troops to attack Qin."

Hearing this, Lu Buwei looked up at Zhao Weizhen in surprise.

He seemed to be confirming to Zhao Weizhen that she had taught this in advance, or that Ying Zheng thought of it himself.

Zhao Weizhen hooked the corner of his mouth, but did not remind him.

Just be shocked!

Of course, Xiao Yingzheng thought of it himself.

Today, even Zhao Weizhen is often surprised by Yingzheng's thinking, let alone Lu Buwei.

He is only 11 years old.It was too late for others to be happy about defeating Zhao Dasheng. This 11-year-old boy had already thought of the next step, so the Six Nations would jointly attack Qin.

"The prince thinks, what should be done?" Zhao Weizhen deliberately asked.

"What's Madam's opinion?" Ying Zheng asked without answering.

"The solution is nothing more than two old traditions: one is alliance, the other is confrontation."

Zhao Weizhen said: "In the alliance, you can choose between Chu and Qi. As long as one of them gives up attacking Qin, the rest will be nothing but a mess; if you go to war, you should fight neatly. If Han and Zhao both fight, I'm afraid they will fail." ?”

Ying Zheng looked at Lu Buwei again.

Xiangguo, who is as elegant as a gentleman, is staring at the chessboard intently.He still had that gentle and serious look, as if he didn't listen to the conversation between Zhao Weizhen and Ying Zheng.

Until the young man's eyes shot over, Lu Buwei raised his hand, and Heizi entered the game with a clang.

"beat."

He resolutely said: "Although General Meng Ao has not returned to Qin, he can start to prepare. Qin has recuperated for many years, and now has soldiers and food. As Wei Zhen said, are you afraid that they will fail?"

Ying Zheng didn't say a word, but there was a somewhat satisfied look on his face.

"I think." He continued: "You can directly defeat Duke Wen of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty."

Lu Buwei's hand holding the chess pieces froze suddenly.

He raised his head suddenly: "The prince wants to destroy Zhou?"

Yingzheng just raised his eyebrows, and his phoenix eyes were full of sharpness: "The Son of Zhou exists in name only. Now all the six countries are enemies with Qin, and keeping them is just to increase their reputation of attacking Qin. It is necessary to survive. If you fight, you have to fight even if you destroy them, so what's the use of keeping them?"

"it is good!"

Lu Buwei slapped his thigh.

The spirit of young people is contagious.

I don't know if Lu Buwei empathizes with him or is just acting on the occasion, his gentle and restrained smile flies up after Ying Zheng's decisive words.

"The prince's youthful ambition, Buwei admires him."

Holding the chess urn in his hand, he praised him greatly: "You are so courageous and courageous! To tell you the truth, the prince, I discussed this matter with my wife yesterday, but I just wanted to bring it up. I'm afraid there will be opposition from the court."

This is going to destroy Emperor Zhou!

When King Qin Zhaoxiang was reborn, he was so beautiful that he didn't dare to say that he would completely tear his face and disrespect the emperor.

Disrespecting the Son of Heaven means that there is no one on top of your head. From then on, it is no longer a struggle among the princes, but a confrontation between countries.

"If Xiangguo and Taifu are interested, Zheng is willing to stand up and support it." Ying Zheng said solemnly.

"It's not necessary to completely eradicate them."

Zhao Weizhen said: "It is enough to keep a few descendants for sacrifice."

Ying Zheng thought for a while: "It is true that there should be some leeway, as long as the six countries do not attack Qin in its name."

In fact, it is not that Zhao Weizhen wants to leave room for the six countries.

She just thought that Prince Qin Chu would not have many days left.

If he can live another ten or eight years, he will fight.But seeing Xiaoying's political leader ascending the throne, Zhao Weizhen didn't want to add surprises.

"Alright."

Lu Buwei doesn't care about leaving no room for it. For him, as long as he controls Eastern Zhou Wengong, he can achieve his goal.

It was a complete surprise to get Yingzheng's support.

"If this is the case, I won't feel at ease." Lu Buwei sighed, "Please ask the prince to come forward at that time."

"Okay." Ying Zheng agreed.

…………

……

It's just that no matter how smooth the plan is, there will always be accidents.

Originally, Lu Buwei planned to take advantage of the high morale of the Qin court when General Meng Ao returned triumphantly, and directly proposed to eradicate Eastern Zhou Wengong, which would also get the support of the soldiers.

However, on the day Qin Jun returned, he failed to go to court.

Prince Chu of Qin fell ill without warning.