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Chapter 314 One year left!
Chapter 314 Another year!
In the palace, Bai Yan and all the officials walked together on the hundred-step staircase. After entering the main hall, they separated from Mr. Hu, turned around and followed General Yang, Bai Yu, and Yang Yan to the ranks of generals.
In the empty hall, at a glance, there are all people wearing Qin official uniforms.
The last time Bai Yan went to court, it was only during spring plowing, but now that he came here again, winter is about to begin.
Bai Yan came to his cushion and knelt down slowly on the cushion like other officials. When he saw Ying Zheng appearing in the main hall, Bai Yan just knelt on the cushion to perform the ceremony when Ying Zheng was seated.
"Meet the king!"
"Meet Your Majesty!!"
Bai Yan knelt on the cushion, like a hundred officials, and bowed to Ying Zheng.
After hearing Ying Zheng's return gift, Bai Yan just got up.
Looking at Ying Zheng who had just finished compiling the ceremony above the main hall, Bai Yan couldn't help but think in his heart, the world is not yet unified, and all the princes are competing for talents and value reputation.
And after thousands of years in later generations, the ceremony of the king's collection of rites will never be seen again.
There is no king who will always salute his courtiers.
Thinking room.
Bai Yan listened to the voice of the officials announcing the court meeting, and then watched all the officials start to write a letter to discuss the matter.
I haven't been to the Qin Dynasty's court hall for more than half a year. At a glance, the main hall is still the same as before, and the important officials of the Qin State are still the few people who have seen it before, but among the civil and military officials, there are many people who have seen it before. people, and many new faces have been added.
Although Bai Yan is not in Xianyang, he has some understanding of this.
With the fall of South Korea, now that Qin State has annexed Zhao State, the number of officials it needs is increasing day by day.
Compared with other vassal states in the Central Plains, the number of scholars in Qin State was small. Now that more and more territories of other countries have been annexed, this problem has become more and more obvious.
If the state of Qin lacks top counselors to serve as prime ministers, it is still possible to hire virtuous ministers and talents from other countries, such as Qin Xiaogong, Qin Huiwen King, Qin Zhaoxiang King and others.
However, there is a lack of middle-level officials.
Either let the local officials continue to appoint, or they can only be appointed by transferring the original Qin team to Han and Zhao, and the vacated positions will be filled by others.
From transferring the convicted officials to Yingchuan County to make up for their mistakes, and to the fact that more than half of the officials in Zhao State are in their original positions, behind all of this, Old Wei once specifically mentioned this issue.
In the past, the six countries of the Central Plains were "scholars" and did not want to serve Qin.
In other words, the gentry of the six countries in the Central Plains all resisted Qin!
This is the most deadly problem of Qin State today, and it is also the unsolvable situation that Wei Lao once said. Qin State eliminated Han and Zhao one after another, but it could not digest the newly acquired territory.
In fact, in Bai Yan's mind, there is a solution to this problem, but he has been leading the army in foreign wars, so he has no time to make the "paper" and "book" in his memory.
'Scholar' came from the gentry, and the gentry almost monopolized the gentry class. Ordinary people couldn't read at all, couldn't read at all, let alone have the opportunity to learn. The children of ordinary people were destined to participate in wars after they grew up, or seek for their families. livelihood.
These practical problems, in order to break this predicament, not only must the world be unified and the war stopped, but also a huge change must be made in the Qin Law, and then wait for several years, or even ten years.
As such.
Everyone in the world has books to read, and everyone in the world can read.
The unsolvable situation in the eyes of Wei Lao, all the officials of the Qin Dynasty, and even Ying Zheng can be gradually resolved.
However, Bai Yan also knows that this is a reform that is not weaker than a reform, and it will take a long time. Once it is implemented, it will cause a sensation in the whole world, and it will be famous in history.
If it is defeated, it will be like Shang Yang's car, or even worse!
Bai Yan didn't know if he had the chance, and when that day came, would he still do this.
on the main hall.
Ying Zheng listened to the reports and discussions of the civil and military officials, and after a long time, he inadvertently looked at the generals of Qin.
When Yu Guang inadvertently saw a young boy, when he saw a young man wearing the official uniform of the Qin Dynasty with a pensive expression on his face, as if he was thinking about something, Ying Zheng's eyebrows moved slightly, and a hint of curiosity appeared in his eyes.
For that teenager.
Ying Zheng attaches great importance to it, and the boy has never failed his trust.
Therefore, Ying Zheng was very curious about what could make the young man look thoughtful in this hall, frowning and sighing from time to time.
But curiosity is curiosity. Now it is different from when I was in the study before, and I can ask at will. Right now, there are many things to be dealt with in the hall, and a trace of curiosity is fleeting. The next moment, Yingzheng will focus on the reports of other officials. .
Your Highness.
Bai Yan didn't notice Ying Zheng's gaze either. After recalling his thoughts, he didn't know how long it had been. He saw that after dealing with other things in the court, he had already started talking about the tour of Handan.
Watching the officials of various departments report one by one, there are countless matters, placements, trivial matters, etc., but everything must be handled properly.
It was the first time for Bai Yan, who was born in a common people, to see such a grand trip.
"Bai Yan!"
Suddenly I heard a voice from the main hall, calling myself.
Hearing this, Bai Yan turned around and saw Ying Zheng looking at him from the main hall, so he got up quickly and walked out of the ranks of generals.
Under the watchful eyes of civil and military officials, Bai Yan came to the middle of the hall.
"Wei Chen is here!"
Bai Yan bowed his hands and bowed to Ying Zheng in the main hall.
Bai Yan, who was compiling the ceremony, hadn't heard a response when he heard Ying Zheng from the main hall calling another person.
"Win Kan!"
After hearing Ying Zheng's words, Bai Yan didn't move, and continued to salute, but there was a slight sound of footsteps coming from his ears. The footsteps came from the front of the civil servants, farther ahead than him.
"Wei Chen is here!"
After hearing the man's answer, Bai Yan held his breath and carefully paid attention to the next words.
Sure enough, an order from Ying Zheng came from the hall.
"The widow has ordered the two of you to be responsible for the security matters for this trip! From now on, I will leave the palace to make arrangements, and there should be no delay."
Ying Zheng's words made all the civil and military officials in the hall look at Bai Yan and Ying Kan.
There is basically no dispute among the civil and military officials that these two people are responsible for the safety of Handan during this trip.
Ying Kan is a member of the royal family in Liyang. As a member of the royal family, he is more than enough to lead the imperial army here in Xianyang, as well as the guards of the palace, regardless of his status or status.
And the other Bai Yan, although young, even those civil and military officials who resented Bai Yan because of the Yanmen incident, couldn't find any reason to refute it and let Ying Zheng take back his order.
The exploits of the Bai clan's iron cavalry have attracted the attention of the world. After each battle, no one in Qin State knows the bravery of the Bai clan's cavalry.
Its chief general, Bai Yan, was born as a "Xian Deng". This is a fact that all the generals of the Qin State couldn't help admiring when they mentioned it.
In terms of strategy, among the generals of Qin, who is not capable.
But for this trip to Handan, among all the Qin generals, there is really no one who is more suitable than Bai Yan, who was born in Xiandeng.
Inside the hall.
Bai Yu and Yang Yan looked at Bai Yan and couldn't help being envious.
After experiencing the Yanmen incident, the reason why other officials did not refute is that the origin of the first board is very important. When some officials objected, Mr. Hu also used this reason to refute, leaving him speechless.
Regarding this matter, Bai Yu and Yang Yan really envied Bai Yan.
It is certainly dangerous to ascend first, but after reaching this step like Bai Yan, the effect of ascending first is unimaginably great.
Under the watchful eyes of civil and military officials, in the eyes of kindness and resentment, Bai Yan heard Ying Zheng's words, and accepted the order,
"promise!"
After Bai Yan received the order, he saw Ying Kan in front of him wearing the official uniform of the State of Qin, bowing to Ying Zheng to leave, and Bai Yan also bowed again.
"Wei Chen retire!"
After Bai Yan finished his ceremony, he glanced at Ying Zheng in the main hall.
Looking at Ying Zheng's gaze, since the conversation yesterday, Bai Yan felt that Ying Zheng was looking at him now, as if he expected it.
Bai Yan didn't know if it was his own illusion.
Anyway, he decided to live up to Ying Zheng, as long as Ying Zheng didn't doubt it, Bai Yan wouldn't worry about anything.
Watching Ying Kan turn around, Bai Yan and Ying Kan also walked towards the outside of the palace.
But the moment he turned around, Bai Yan noticed Lord Changping who stood in front of all the civil and military officials, standing with Li Si, Kui Zhuang and other Qin ministers.
Looking at Mr. Changping's kind eyes, a trace of vigilance appeared in Bai Yan's heart.
If there is any safety hazard on the way to Handan, he will be held accountable, especially after dealing with the matter of the Yanmen lineage, even the concubine Mengshi Mengjia has already held grudges against him.
Think about it.
Seeing Mr. Changping's appearance, Bai Yan still smiled slightly.
Then he turned and left.
outside the hall.
Just now he walked out of the main hall and walked more than [-] steps to the hundred-step staircase, Bai Yan stopped and turned around when he saw Ying Kan in front of him.
"Master Ying Kan!"
Naturally, Bai Yan knew that he was going to say hello, so he took the lead in bowing to Ying Kan.
Bai Yan had never seen Ying Kan before, but based on Ying's surname and his official position, he guessed that he might be from the royal family.
In particular, Ying Zheng asked Ying Kan to be responsible for guarding the safety of the trip together with him.
"General Bai Yan!"
Wearing the official uniform of Qin State, Ying Kan, who was nearly thirty years old, saw Bai Yanji salute, and hurriedly bowed his hands in return.
Looking at the young Bai Yan at this moment, although Ying Kan has no achievements, he does not feel jealous or ingratiating. After all, in Ying Kan's eyes, in the state of Qin, in the final analysis, no matter how powerful Bai Yan is, he is only worthless. A capable and talented foreign minister, and as a clan member, even without this official uniform, he is still a member of the king's clan.
He is Ying Zheng's clan, a person related by blood.
This is something that Bai Yan can't match anyway.
Therefore, he will not flatter Bai Yan just because of how many achievements he has made before. The blood relationship between him and the king has not weakened to that point. With his status now, if he wants to please Bai Yan, it is only when Lord Wu An Bai Qi was alive. qualifications.
"How many cavalry soldiers can General Bai Yan bring with him this time?"
Ying Kan glanced at the main hall, then turned to Bai Yan, motioned to talk while walking.
Bai Yan nodded, and then told Ying Kan the number of cavalry soldiers.
Looking at the hundred-step staircase in front of him, he remembered that when he came here just now, he still came with all the civil and military officials. Now all the officials are still in the palace, and only he and Ying Kan left early.
This feeling of leaving early is really comfortable.
But thinking of Mr. Changping whom he just met, Bai Yan couldn't help frowning slightly.
Based on the current situation, the death of Ying Zheng is of no benefit to Mr. Changping, but there is no guarantee that Mr. Changping will not have the intention to deal with him.
"General Bai Yan, since the king has ordered you and me to be responsible for the safety of this trip, then Ying Kan will make preparations first, and General Bai Yan can report to the Queen Mother first!"
Ying Kan said to Bai Yan.
Ying Kan's words brought Bai Yan back from his thoughts, turned to look at Ying Kan, and nodded.
"it is good!"
Bai Yan nodded and said, since he wants to guard, he must go to see the Queen Mother.
Bai Yan was also very curious about this empress dowager who did not have a very good reputation. After all, the matter of Lai Ai back then not only caused an uproar in Qin country, but also the whole world, everyone knew about it.
Moreover, the Qinian Palace mutiny was also a turning point for Yingzheng to take power.
Regarding the previous past and the Empress Dowager Zhao, it was a lie for Bai Yan to say that he was not curious.
"Master Ying Kan, Bai Yan will take his leave first!"
Because Ying Kan needs to mobilize the imperial army, Bai Yan and Ying Kan are not on the way, after stopping, Bai Yan bid farewell to Ying Kan.
"Please!"
Ying Kan returned the salute to Bai Yan.
Then the two told each other their addresses so that they could contact each other if there was an urgent matter during this time.
After watching Ying Kan leave, Bai Yan turned around and left the palace.
Come outside the gate of the palace.
When the cronies and grooms who had been waiting outside the palace saw Bai Yan, they hurried forward with the carriage.
"General!"
"General!!"
The cronies and others were very surprised to see Bai Yan, after all, none of the other ministers and other generals left the palace.
It is not surprising to see his own general walking out of the palace alone.
Looking at his confidant, Bai Yan nodded.
"Go to the palace where the Empress Dowager is!"
After Bai Yan waited for the carriage to stop, he watched the groom lift the curtain, and said softly, then got into the carriage.
In the carriage, after Bai Yan sat down, he started to move along with the carriage, with a pensive expression on his face.
At this moment, in Bai Yan's mind, he was trying to recall some things about the queen mother, after all, he was going to meet the queen mother later.
Apart from the things he had heard from others, the first thing Bai Yan thought of was that Duke Jin had told him that the Queen Mother Zhao of Qin State, the biological mother of Zheng Zhi, was born in Handan City of Zhao State in the past, and was from a family in Zhujia Lane. The rich and powerful.
No one knew the reason behind it. The Queen Mother Zhao met Lu Buwei in a restaurant, and it was Lu Buwei who helped her redeem herself.
What happened after that was as the world knows.
What Bai Yan was most puzzled about was that after the First Battle of Changping, the people of Zhao wanted to vent their anger on the Queen Mother Zhao. It was said that the Queen Mother Zhao escaped the catastrophe by hiding in her home in Zhujiaxiang.
"Zhu Family Lane, a rich and powerful family!"
Bai Yan was sitting in the carriage, muttering these two words. Unfortunately, when he went to Handan City in disguise last time, he did not expect Queen Mother Zhao, nor did he know that Queen Mother Zhao would go to Handan City after the fall of Zhao Kingdom.
If he had known at that time, Bai Yan would have found an opportunity to go to Zhujiaxiang to learn about it.
Because Bai Yan felt that things might not be that simple.
But think about it.
Bai Yan also felt that maybe even if he went, he would not be able to find anything.
unless
For some reason, Zhao Qiu's figure appeared in Bai Yan's mind. In terms of news, Bai Yan dared not say anything else, but for Handan of Zhao State, Bai Yan knew how well Zhao Qiu's news was.
And as the Princess of Zhao, Zhao Qiu must know about Zhujiaxiang and Queen Mother Zhao.
"Forget it! It's too late to write a letter now, and if Zhao Qiu knew in advance that he was not going to Handan, but returned to Xianyang, he might be careful, so he should wait for the next opportunity to ask."
Bai Yan sighed in his heart.
After recalling his thoughts, Bai Yan continued to think about the Empress Dowager Zhao.
Legend has it that Queen Mother Zhao is extremely beautiful. When King Qin Zhuangxiang met, he couldn't help but begged Lu Buwei to give him Zhao Ji, and finally made Queen Mother Zhao the queen.
If the Empress Dowager Zhao was not beautiful enough, she would definitely not let King Qin Zhuangxiang be like this, especially after returning to the Qin Kingdom, King Qin Zhuangxiang had no shortage of women at all, and countless gentry would scramble to give their daughters to King Qin Zhuangxiang.
"No, counting the age, Queen Mother Zhao is already fifty!"
Bai Yan suddenly thought of something.
Then, a look of shock appeared in Bai Yan's eyes.
Because Bai Yan suddenly recalled, in that vague memory, in the year after Yuan Day, it seemed that the 50-year-old Queen Mother Zhao of Qin State would pass away!
Thinking of this, Bai Yan frowned.
This!Empress Dowager Zhao doesn't have much time!It's less than a year away.It may even die in less than half a year!
(End of this chapter)