Chapter 401
Hearing this news, all the soldiers and civilians of Qin State fell into ecstasy. On the road of sweeping the universe and unifying Liuhe, the only thing they need to worry about is Zhao State, or more precisely, Eunuch He. But Qin Huang didn't believe this news at all, thinking that it must be a conspiracy. Eunuch He has such a strong foundation in Zhao State, and his methods are not inferior to himself. He just appointed a child as the new king. It is the most glorious time, how could he suddenly give up everything and just disappear like this?
Countless secret spies and masters were sent out of Xianyang City to search for news about Eunuch He everywhere in the world, but they still found nothing. In addition to Emperor Qin, there are many other forces trying to find out the whereabouts of Eunuch He, or accept his political and military legacy left in the world, or at least confirm his life and death, but they have not found any clues.
Eunuch He just disappeared, just like Jing Jiu.
Even if the great man is gone, the sun will rise as usual, and time will continue to pass, and it will be several years in the blink of an eye. It has been forty-two years since I asked.
Zhao Guo did not have any troubles under the rule of the queen mother, but it is impossible to be as strong as it was back then, and its edge gradually lost, and it was no longer able to compete with Qin for hegemony.
One goes down and the other goes up, and after digesting and absorbing the national power of Chu, Qin becomes stronger, and the iron cavalry is invincible.
One morning, when the sun was rising, Emperor Qin got up and walked to the window, smelling the smell of burnt paint coming from outside the palace, and frowned slightly.
In order to prepare for the future war, Qin has been stockpiling arms and armor, and these smells and smoke are inevitable costs.
Qin Huang has long been used to this taste, and even enjoyed it a little, but his cough has become more and more serious these days, casting a shadow over his heart.
He is a strong practitioner, so he naturally knows that he is not sick, but he just feels very uncomfortable for some reason.
The empress came over with a bowl of white fungus soup, and there were three pieces of autumn pear paste on the side of the plate. She asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, do you want to invite the imperial doctor to take a look?"
Qin Huang frowned even deeper, looked at her with disgust, and said: "A woman who doesn't understand anything, how can she talk so much?"
After saying this, he walked away.
The queen stood there with a pale face, she was stunned before she woke up, quickly put down the food plate, and knelt down to see each other.
She knew that His Majesty was going to Shu Palace to meet the princess.
His Majesty would go there whenever any major event was about to happen. Even if there was no major event, His Majesty would prefer to drink tea there. His Majesty met the princess even more times than she did, but she dared not complain, because she knew that the princess's status in His Majesty's heart was countless times higher than her own.
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Shu Palace is as quiet and quiet as in previous years, and the residual lotus in the pool does not feel dilapidated, probably because the scent of incense candles from last night is still lingering in the lanterns hanging by the corridor.
Qin Huang untied his coat, threw it to the welcoming maids, sat across from the piano platform, took a deep breath, and felt much more stable.
Bai Zao sat on the other side of the qin platform, pressing the strings with his fingers, his black hair casually pulled behind him, as natural and beautiful as the white satin hanging between his arms.
"Eunuch He should have really gone out to sea, at least he won't be able to come back for a short time. Even if Emperor Chu is alive, he doesn't dare to show his head, and just like what you said back then, he can't make any waves by himself." Qin Huang took a sip from his teacup and continued: "I want to push the situation forward."
Bai Zao raised her head, looked at him and said, "You seem a little anxious today."
Such a tone made Qin Huang feel a little uncomfortable, coughed lightly, and said: "The things that should be done must always be done, and it's better to finish them earlier."
Bai Zao looked down at the strings under his finger, and asked, "Qi Guo?"
"Yun Qi's prestige is too high now. Qi, Zhao, Old Chu, and even my Xianyang City have many followers, but he wants to talk about non-war."
Qin Huang put down his teacup, said with cold eyes: "If I want to rule the world, he and his doctrine will bring a lot of trouble."
Bai Zao didn't raise his head, and said, "What are you going to do? This kind of person can't be killed lightly, otherwise the people will be separated, and there will be more troubles if you want to conquer the world."
Qin Huang said: "I want to try to see if I can persuade him."
"The scholars in Yimao Zhai are hard to be persuaded, because their own reasons are too clear."
Bai Zao caressed the strings of the zither, and said: "Although Xi Yiyun has forgotten his origin, it is the same when he thinks about it."
Qin Huang said: "I will tell him with iron-like facts that if I try to resist my iron cavalry, it will bring more disaster and pain to all people in the world. It is better to surrender directly."
Bai Zao said: "If you want to persuade him in this way, do you think he will be willing to come to Xianyang?"
Emperor Qin was powerful in martial arts, but he never left the Xianyang Palace, especially after the assassination of the man in black.
"I will issue an edict to the world to ensure his safety. If Yun Qi still dares not come under such circumstances, then that's all." Qin Huang said.
Bai Zao raised her head, looked into his eyes quietly for a long time, and said, "That's fine."
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In late autumn, Mr. Yun Qi, a great Confucian of Qi State, brought more than a hundred disciples to Xianyang City.
The city gate of Xianyang was wide open, and countless people came to watch this rare grand event in the mainland, and even many celebrities from Zhao State and the old Chu land came.
Mr. Yun Qi and his disciples were all wearing wide-sleeved robes and long swords. They had an extraordinary appearance. Walking on the street, they attracted a lot of attention.
The people of Qin State stood on both sides of the street, looking curiously at these legendary scholars.
Some people were puzzled, thinking that such a long sword would be very difficult to pull out, so what use would it be on the battlefield?
Someone explained that the long swords of Mr. Yun Qi and his disciples were a kind of ornament, used to show their attitude, not really used for fighting.
Those people who asked questions before nodded repeatedly, thinking that they are indeed the gentlemen of Qi Guoxue Palace, they are really particular about their actions, but... still feel a little cumbersome.
More than a hundred disciples were invited into the Xianyang Academy, where they had a conversation with the doctor of Taixue from the state of Qin and celebrities from the state of Zhao and the old Chu.
The conversation naturally turned into a debate, which was very intense and exciting, but those celebrities from Zhao State and the old Chu land were actually more concerned about another place.
Countless eyes fell on the black palace complex.
People of insight throughout the continent are waiting nervously to see if Mr. Yun Qi can persuade Emperor Qin to give up his ambition of unifying the continent.
If Mr. Yun Qi also fails, this continent will be plunged into bloodshed in a few years.
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Xianyang Imperial Palace and Qi Guoxue Palace are the two most magnificent palace complexes with the most buildings in the world.
Yun Qi has lived and taught in Qi Guoxue Palace for decades, and has long been used to the so-called majesty and grandeur, but he still feels some pressure walking in the Xianyang Palace.
Those black palaces are like countless reefs, standing silently in the violent sea, with an unshakable sense of strength.
Yun Qi wasn't sure if he could convince the other party, in fact, he didn't have any hope for this trip.
Entering the main hall, he squinted his eyes slightly to adapt to the change of light, and saw Emperor Qin who was sitting in the deepest and highest place.
Back then, Emperor Qin liked to wear armor made of mithril, like snow, and even called himself Emperor Bai.
But I don't know when, he no longer likes white things so much.
Today he was wearing a very ordinary black robe, and he sat in the imperial chair in a casual posture, as if blending with the surrounding halls.
"Sir, please sit down." Qin Huang stretched out his right hand and greeted him from afar.
Yun Qi sat down on the open space in the hall, glanced at the cup of tea on the table, and said, "Your Majesty's hospitality is really different."
What he was talking about was not the cup of clear tea, or the simple and down-to-earth folk customs of Qin State, but the distance.
The place where Qin Huang sat was seventy feet away from his current position.
Even the most powerful assassin and the most powerful crossbow could not deliver a fatal blow from such a long distance.
"Mr. is a smart person. I like to say it bluntly. A cup of tea should be enough time."
Qin Huang didn't say anything according to Yun Qi's words.
Yun Qi looked at him quietly and said, "Please speak frankly, Your Majesty."
Qin Huang said: "What I want is land and people, what you want is people's hearts, the same is conquest, the essence is the same, if you are willing to cooperate with me, your road will become easier to carry out."
This suggestion seems simple, but it is actually very scary. There are countless details hidden in it, and the details are all devils, and devils are best at seducing people.
If He Zhan was in Yun Qi's position, he might even agree to Qin Huang's proposal.
But Yun Qi didn't accept it, and said: "Unfortunately, the Dao I seek can be found anywhere in the world, but it cannot be found in Qin."
Qin Huang leaned forward slightly, looked at him in the distance, and said in a slightly cold voice, "Why?"
Yun Qi said: "Because what His Majesty is doing is domineering, and what I want is benevolence."
Qin Huang said: "If I want to win the world, I can only conquer the world with domineering. After I win the world, I will naturally rule the world with benevolence and morality."
Yun Qi said, "Why did Your Majesty convince me?"
Qin Huang said: "This is not the Qi State Academy, and I am not your student. Do you still want to test me?"
Yun Qi said calmly, "I just want to discuss it with His Majesty."
After saying this, he took out a scroll from his sleeve and put it on the case.
An eunuch had taken the scroll, and after careful inspection, it was confirmed that there was no poison and no hidden mechanism before it was delivered to Emperor Qin.
Qin Huang spread out the scroll, looked at it for a while, and said with a slight mockery: "It's just some boring questions that old people talk about."
Yun Qi said: "Your Majesty wants to become the co-lord of the world, so he must understand what you should undertake."
Governing the world has never been cooking small fish, but we must be careful not to turn over the oil pan at will.
How the king positions himself in history and how he determines his pursuit above the world is very important to everyone in this world.
Qin Huang was silent for a while, and said: "I can't solve these problems."
Yun Qi sighed and said, "Then let's call it a day."
There is no need to talk about the unification of the world, there will be no more wars, the people will live and work in peace and contentment, and the world will be peaceful, and only peace is heard.
There is no need to say that there is no righteous war in troubled times, and everyone is responsible for the world.
Each has its own reasons.
Different road non-phase plan.
The world must have never imagined that this world-renowned negotiation would come to an end so soon.
Qin Huang suddenly said: "It is true that I can't solve these problems raised by my husband, but I can solve the people who raised them."
Hearing this, Yun Qi smiled, stood up, and said, "Your Majesty invited me to Xianyang because he wanted to kill me."
Qin Huang laughed and said: "Sir, I misunderstood, I just want to give you a chance to kill me."
Yun Qi was silent for a long time, and asked, "Why does Your Majesty know me so well?"
Qin Huang suppressed his smile and said: "Because I know who you are better than yourself. You are some people who are very persistent and only believe in your own reasoning. To come to Zhen, you only have this chance today. You can either persuade me or kill me. If you miss it, you will not forgive yourself."
Yun Qi didn't speak any more, and slowly grasped the hilt of the sword with his right hand.
The long sword used as an ornament can also kill people.
After a long period of silence, the hall was dead silent, like a cemetery, but no one knew who would be lying here later.
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The wind with a faint smell of burnt paint came in from outside the hall, blowing Yun Qi's clothes.
Yun Qi then rose up, drifting forward like a cloud, the long sword was already out of its sheath, and he held it in his hand.
Qin Huang stood seventy feet away, looking at this scene with a blank expression on his face.
Buzzing buzzing, the sound of countless crossbow strings flicking sounded, and countless crossbow arrows were like a torrential rain, occupying all the space in the hall.
The sharp arrow clusters easily cut through his clothes, but it was difficult to penetrate his body. In Qingtian Jian's illusion, Jing Jiu was the fastest, He Zhan's movement was the strangest, and Yun Qi's movement was the most ethereal, like a feather that had no strength, more like a real cloud.
But the rain of crossbows in the hall was too dense. When he came to more than ten feet in front of Emperor Qin, there were already more than ten crossbow arrows stuck in his body, and blood gushed out.
Qin Huang still had no expression on his face, he patted the armrest of the imperial chair with his right hand, and was about to leave through the tunnel.
Back then when Zhuo Rusui punched through the iron plate in the main hall, he changed his last resort to save his life.
The tunnel was made of bluestone several feet thick, as long as he could get in, no assassin could hurt him.
At this time, he suddenly felt a very subtle change in the atmosphere in the hall.
It was a faint burnt smell, and he was sure it was definitely not the smell of burnt lacquer outside the palace.
His expression changed slightly, and out of the corner of his eye he saw a tiny spark burst out from the book.
The volume contained the seven questions Yun Qi raised.
The sparks spread at an unimaginable speed, turned into flames, and finally turned into a terrifying explosion.
With a loud bang, the imperial chair was blown into pieces, the mechanism at the entrance of the tunnel was destroyed, Qin Huang was knocked back several feet, his black robe was shattered, and he suffered serious injuries.
Yun Qi landed in front of him and stabbed out with a sword.
Papapapapa, the sound of countless air waves colliding, and the smoke and dust danced wildly, covering the sight of the hall.
There were cracks all over Qin Huang's face and body, like a broken wine bag, bleeding continuously.
Yun Qi could no longer stand still and fell to the ground.
The crossbows Qin Huang used to deal with him were all specially made, poisoned, and mixed with mithril, sharp enough to break through armor, even strong practitioners could not bear it.
Dozens of strong Qin soldiers poured into the hall, some of them blocked Qin Huang, and some of them went to kill Yun Qi, preparing to cut him into pieces.
"stop!"
Qin Huang shouted sharply. He was so furious that he pushed away the strong men of the Qin army and came to Yun Qi, like a tiger ready to devour people.
Yun Qi ignored him, lowered his head and kept coughing up blood.
Looking at this scene, Qin Huang suddenly calmed down, and waved his hands wearily to signal everyone to back down.
Yun Qi was pierced through the chest by more than ten crossbow arrows, and he fought Qin Huang hard, not to mention the strength of the fight, he was unable to stand up.
Of course the strong men of the Qin army were worried, but no one dared to disobey His Majesty's will and slowly retreated from the palace.
The main hall became dead silent again, like a real cemetery.
Qin Huang stared into Yun Qi's eyes and asked, "What's in that book?"
Yun Qi said, "It's a talisman."
Qin Huang was shocked and said: "Didn't you forget everything! Why do you still write talismans?"
Yun Qi was startled, then suddenly laughed, and said, "So I knew it before."
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(I heard a piece of news that seems to be true. Mr. Jin Yong passed away... I don't know what to say. I said in an interview before that for me, the most influential predecessors are Lu Xun and Jin Yong. What I'm talking about is not only about writing, but also about the views and concepts of the world formed when I was a child. I'm sorry, it's a bit messy at this time. In short... This is probably one of the most important farewells to the past since I was an adult.