Chapter 176 Ying Zheng: My two grandsons!
For Wang Jian.
Now all he wants is stability.
His son-in-law had just been promoted to the rank of Captain of the Guard, so there was no room for any mistakes.
Ying Zheng smiled slightly: "Zhao Feng has just been promoted and needs military merit to consolidate his position. As a father-in-law, you haven't done enough."
"Your Majesty."
"If we raise an army again and Zhao Feng leads it again, the other two generals will definitely be dissatisfied."
"There will definitely be many ministers in the court who will oppose it." Wang Jian still said helplessly.
The same thing.
He didn't want Zhao Feng to become the target of public criticism.
"The mission of the northern border is to guard against foreign races."
"Now that the territory of Zhao has been completely controlled by our Great Qin, and the northern border defense has also been opened up, Meng Wu will not come to fight for it."
"As for Hangu Huanyi."
Ying Zheng looked somewhat thoughtful.
Mentioned by Wang Jian.
Ying Zheng was indeed somewhat convinced.
It is definitely not a good thing to let your son become the target of public criticism.
However, this time the merit of destroying the country allowed Zhao Feng to consolidate his position as the commander of the imperial guards. Moreover, Zhao Feng's promotion in the future was naturally not to be missed.
If he wanted to go further, even if he was granted a title, without military merit to support it, Ying Zheng would not be able to grant him the title directly.
The military merit system is the foundation of the Qin Dynasty's strong army, so it is naturally impossible for Ying Zheng to break it.
"I will give Hangu and Wuan a fair chance to compete." Ying Zheng smiled.
"Fair competition?" Wang Jian's heart moved.
"Admiral."
"Wei Wuji is a smart man."
"Since the defeat in Weicheng, Wei Wuji has arranged many defensive strategies after returning to the country. It may not be as easy as imagined to destroy Wei." Wei Liao said with a smile.
"Of course I know this person Wei Wuji."
"He is a cautious person."
"Since the fall of Zhao, they have sent people to contact our Great Qin many times, intending to obtain the King's favor and avoid the King's wrath against Wei."
"It's just that the king has never allowed me to meet him." Wang Jian nodded. Although Wei Wuji was his opponent, Wang Jian still respected him very much.
"The State of Wei launched an attack on our Great Qin first. How could I let it vanish with such a legitimate reason?" Ying Zheng smiled faintly.
"Your Majesty is wise."
Wang Jian and Wei Liao naturally bowed.
"Admiral."
"I have received a secret report. Wei Wuji has not been idle in the past two years."
"Not only did he reorganize the army, he also forcibly recruited 300,000 young and strong men from the State of Wei to form a military force."
"The current military strength of Wei State is no less than 600,000." Wei Liao said with some seriousness.
“It seems.”
"Wei Wuji is planning to fight the Qin Dynasty to the end."
"They actually used such a self-defeating strategy to recruit soldiers and indulge in war."
"Six hundred thousand troops, including the county troops and these young and strong men who were forcibly conscripted."
"Faced with the elite soldiers of the Great Qin, they were defeated with one blow." Wang Jian said calmly.
Ying Zheng looked at the territory of Wei on the sand table map and said, "Wei's population is not as good as Zhao's, let alone Qin's. It's only a few million more than Han's. Now it's the time of spring plowing, and forcibly conscripting 300,000 young and strong men is indeed a move that will cut off one's own path. But for Wei Wuji, he has no choice."
"He knew that I would launch an attack on Wei sooner or later, and he had no other options except to expand his military forces to deal with it."
Wei Liao nodded immediately: "Your Majesty is right. In the past, our Great Qin responded to Yan's request for help and attacked Zhao. We had a legitimate reason, but Wei launched an attack on our Great Qin Yingchuan without any reason. This is a national grudge!"
"As long as our Great Qin takes this national hatred as its basis, other countries will not dare to send troops to aid Wei."
Wang Jian said solemnly: "That being said, we must also defend against the State of Chu."
"Among the three kingdoms of Qi, Chu and Yan, Yan was frightened by the defeat of Qin in the battle against Zhao and dared not mobilize its troops. Moreover, the resources they paid to Qin also greatly damaged their national strength. Yan was able to protect itself but was unable to send troops, let alone resist Qin."
"Qi, Your Majesty has always been on good terms with the strategy of making friends with distant countries and attacking nearby ones. All along, our Great Qin and Qi have been on good terms, and the relationship is unmatched by Wei."
"Only Chu."
"They have never had any covenant or contract, and have always behaved like barbarians."
"We must be on guard against them." Wang Jian said in a deep voice.
Obviously.
Treat Chu.
Wang Jian was still very cautious.
As the State of Zhao fell.
The only country that Wang Jian was truly afraid of was the State of Chu.
The national strength of the other three countries was no match for that of Chu.
The biggest obstacle to Qin's unification of the world in the future has shifted from Zhao to Chu.
"Don't worry, General."
"This matter."
"I have discussed this with the King."
"The king will issue an edict in the near future, ordering Lord Changping to go to Chenying to take charge of the 50,000 county soldiers in Chenying County and appease the border residents entering the country from the State of Chu." Wei Liao said with a smile.
"Changping Jun was a member of the royal family of the former Chu State and the orthodox line of the Mi clan. He also has considerable prestige in the Chu State. It is feasible to have Changping Jun guard the Chenying City." Wang Jian nodded in agreement.
The Mi lineage in the Qin court actually originated from the royal family of the Chu State.
"That's right."
"Your Majesty, just now you said that you want to let the two camps of Hangu and Wu'an compete fairly?"
"This matter..." Wang Jian looked at Ying Zheng hesitantly.
"Wu'an is to the north of Wei State, and Hangu Pass is to the west of Wei State."
"Wei Wuji overturned the country's strength to recruit soldiers and train troops. It cannot be destroyed by a single camp."
"I will give Huan Yi and Zhao Feng a chance."
"Whoever can capture the Wei capital first will be the first to gain merit in this battle," Ying Zheng said majestically.
Hearing this!
Wang Jian thought about it for a moment, then nodded: "I understand."
As a result of such competition, the two major camps launched an attack on Wei.
No one in the court would have any objection.
Zhao Feng would not allow himself to be the target of public criticism.
"Your Majesty."
"Now we have to take action against Wei, in addition to military means."
"There is also commercial transportation available."
"I have already formulated a strategy."
"The first thing is to cut off the trade between our Great Qin and Wei, especially the sale of grain and fodder."
"Secondly, it is to cut off Wei's trade with other countries."
"All food, copper, iron, leather and cloth needed by the army, and war horses are not allowed to pass through the borders of the Great Qin."
"After using this to disrupt Wei for several months, it will surely have a miraculous effect."
"If our Great Qin mobilizes troops against the State of Wei again, we will surely achieve great success."
As Wei Liao spoke, he took out a book of strategies from his bosom and handed it to Ying Zheng respectfully.
Ying Zheng took it, looked at it seriously, and nodded: "Not bad."
"This matter."
"I will give you full authority to carry it out, and I will ask all relevant ministers to cooperate." Ying Zheng said in a deep voice.
"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty." Wei Liao immediately accepted the order.
"One more thing."
At this time!
Ying Zheng changed the subject with a smile on his face: "After Zhao Feng went to Yunzhong City to take up his post, the King of Yan sent Qing Qin to congratulate him and also mentioned that he wanted to arrange a marriage for Zhao Feng and give the Princess of Yan to Zhao Feng as a concubine."
"Does the Lord Wang have any objection to this?"
Wang Jian smiled and said, "Since Yan is offering a princess, can the Qin Dynasty refuse?"
"only."
"The Yan State's method is too stupid. Although my son-in-law is not a shrewd man, he is also very smart."
"I think the King of Yan wants to see Zhao Feng marrying her directly in the camp, and then let the people in the court impeach her."
"Now that the king has heard of this, the Yan State's plan will naturally fall apart."
In this era.
Compared with the legal wife.
Concubines have no status at all.
Everything is related to the grace of my husband.
Wang Jian naturally had no worries about his daughter.
Because in this era there is no such thing as concubines competing for favor, unless the king is too partial to one. If it is an ordinary family, or the wife's family has a powerful background, if the concubine provokes her, the wife can even beat her to death.
This is the legal wife, the absolute mistress of the house.
Even Wang Jian, who had a wife, also had many concubines.
"Since the general has nodded."
"Of course I won't object."
"A princess of Yan State is betrothed to Zhao Feng as a concubine. This is considered as marrying up for the Yan State." Ying Zheng laughed.
There was even a sense of pride in his words.
but.
Even smart people like Wei Liao and Wang Jian didn't understand the deeper meaning of Ying Zheng's words.
"I will issue an edict to let Zhao Feng marry the princess of Yan directly."
"Since Yan State wants to play, let Zhao Feng accompany it to the end." Ying Zheng smiled faintly.
Naturally, he was eager to let his son marry more girls and expand his family line.
Now there is only one legal wife in Zhao Feng's mansion, and two concubines, Princess Han and Princess Zhao.
This is naturally not enough for Ying Zheng.
Princess of the Six Kingdoms.
Ying Zheng wanted to give one of them to Zhao Feng.
"Your Majesty is wise."
"The King of Yan can only suffer in silence this time." Wang Jian agreed with a smile.
"That's right."
"I wonder if the general's two grandsons are in the mansion?" Ying Zheng suddenly asked.
When asking this question.
Ying Zheng still had some expectations in his heart.
Ying Zheng noticed him when they first met before, when Zhao Feng attended Wang Ben's wedding banquet.
The first time he saw her, Ying Zheng felt an invisible sense of intimacy.
Now I understand everything.
Those two are his grandchildren!
Blood connected.
You have to be familiar with your own grandson no matter what.
How can you stay outside all the time?
Although he didn't know why Ying Zheng suddenly asked about his two grandchildren, Wang Jian still answered honestly: "Your Majesty, I bring my two grandchildren into the palace every day. After all, after Zhao Feng left for Yunzhong, it was very boring for me to be alone in the palace."
Ying Zheng smiled and nodded: "I have seen those two little guys a few times and I like them very much."
"I am planning to host a banquet for Sister Zhao Feng at noon today."
"When the general returns, it's a good opportunity for Wang Yan to bring the two little guys into the palace for a chat."
Hear this.
Wang Jian nodded immediately and said: "As soon as I return, I will ask my daughter to bring my two grandchildren to have a chat."
Wang Jian naturally had no doubts about this.
"That's good."
"General, please go back soon."
"Let those two little guys enter the palace quickly." Ying Zheng immediately said with a smile, unable to hide the joy on his face.
Wei Liao, who was standing by, took a peek in surprise and thought to himself, "Your Majesty usually doesn't like children that much, so why is he so interested in Wang Jian's grandchildren today?"
It’s not that Wei Liao was overthinking.
In fact, Wei Liao knew Ying Zheng too well.
but.
He didn't worry too much about anything.
"I will take my leave."
Wang Jian and Wei Liao bowed and slowly left Zhangtai Palace.
After the two of them left.
Ying Zheng also walked slowly back to the front hall.
As soon as you sit down.
Ying Zheng picked up his pen, took out a blank royal edict, and wrote a sentence.
"The marriage between Yan State and Zhao Feng is approved."
Just a word.
He agreed to Zhao Feng's marriage to the princess of Yan as his concubine.
After writing this edict.
Ying Zheng put the royal edict aside, and someone would naturally put it down after a while.
"My two orphaned grandchildren."
"Afang."
"You were worried that Feng'er and the others would be implicated, so you tried your best not to come, but our grandson is in Xianyang."
"I will take good care of them."
Thinking of his two grandsons who were about to enter the palace, a special kind of love appeared in Ying Zheng's eyes.
Then.
Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Gao who was serving in the hall.
"Go prepare some fruits and some toys that children like to eat." Ying Zheng said slowly.
"ah?"
Zhao Gao raised his head with a confused look on his face and looked at Ying Zheng.
Obviously extremely puzzled.
"Huh?" Ying Zheng frowned.
"I will prepare it immediately."
Zhao Gao suddenly came to his senses and replied in panic.
He thought he had misheard just now, but when he felt Ying Zheng's stern and majestic gaze, he dared not ask any more questions and left quickly.
Palace!
"father."
"Did the king summon us to the palace just to have dinner with Ying'er?" Wang Yan asked in surprise.
"That is what the king meant."
"Take Qi'er and Ling'er into the palace."
"I have had the carriage prepared outside the mansion."
"This is not a bad thing." Wang Jian smiled and said.
"Yeah." Wang Yan nodded.
"Qi'er, Ling'er."
"Leave."
"Goodbye to your aunt and your cousin." Wang Yan shouted.
"good."
Two crisp sounds were heard.
"Goodbye, aunt."
"See you, cousin."
The voices of the two little guys were heard in the inner hall.
One look.
Sitting inside was a woman wearing palace clothes, with a little boy leaning against her.
It was Princess Liyang, who married Wang Ben, and Wang Li.
See you later.
Then there was a sound of footsteps, and the two little guys ran quickly towards the outer hall.
"Qi'er, Ling'er."
"Slow down."
Liyang looked at the two little guys very lovingly. Looking at her superior appearance and gentle eyes, it was obvious that she also liked these two little guys.
I want to come.
This is not the world that Zhao Feng knows, nor is it the fickle Liyang.
Princess Liyang in this world is very normal.
"Goodbye, aunt."
The two little guys responded but continued to run.
Arrived at the outer hall.
"Goodbye, Grandfather."
The two little guys spoke to Wang Jian politely again.
"Go ahead."
"Don't bump into your mother." Wang Jian said kindly.
"Yan'er."
"You are several months pregnant now."
“Be sure to pay attention.”
Looking at Wang Yan's belly getting bigger again, Wang Jian was still extremely concerned.
"Dad, don't worry." Wang Yan nodded with a smile.
Arrived outside the mansion.
Wang Yan got on the carriage with her two children, and the carriage slowly moved towards the palace.
There were guards protecting the carriage.
These guards are naturally Yan Ting's secret agents, they are just protecting in the guise of guards.
Zhao Feng naturally attaches great importance to the safety of his family.
Except for these dozens of guards.
There are even more secret guards protecting the mansion.
Inside the palace, Zhangtai Palace! "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Master Chen bowed.
"Your humble servant pays homage to His Majesty." Zhao Ying also bowed.
Ying Zheng raised his head, his eyes passed over Master Chen and fell on Zhao Ying, with concern in his eyes.
"Zhao Ying."
"How are your studies going in the Great Medical Palace?" Ying Zheng asked gently.
"Return to the King."
"I've learned almost everything."
"You can go find my brother now." Zhao Ying replied immediately.
Ying Zheng looked at Master Chen.
"Return to the King."
"Miss Zhao Ying's talent in medicine is indeed outstanding. After studying in the Great Doctor's Palace for so long, she has already surpassed many great doctors." Master Chen also said with a smile.
"She is the daughter of me and Afang."
"Feng'er has my bravery, and Ying'er naturally has her mother's medical talent." Ying Zheng thought with great satisfaction in his heart.
"Zhao Ying."
"Are you really going to join the army?"
“It’s a tough place.”
"You don't have to go. You can stay in Xianyang."
However, thinking that Zhao Ying would have to leave Xianyang after the expedition and go to the difficult military life, Ying Zheng felt a little worried and asked immediately.
Obviously.
He also didn't want his daughter to suffer in the army.
She is the daughter of Ying Zheng and the princess of the Qin Dynasty.
Why is there any need to work so hard? As long as Zhao Ying wants it, no matter what it is, he, as a father, can satisfy her.
"Your Majesty."
"I have been following my mother's teachings since I was young. I know that a doctor's first priority is to cure diseases and save lives. I can save more people in the army. I also want to practice the medical philosophy in my heart." Zhao Ying replied very seriously.
Obviously.
This is naturally her persistence.
Looking at Zhao Ying's serious and determined look.
It was as if Ying Zheng saw the young Xia Dong'er again.
"father."
"My daughter has decided to be with Brother Zheng for the rest of her life."
"Isn't our job as a doctor to cure diseases and save lives?"
"We help Brother Zheng return to Xianyang. When Brother Zheng becomes king, he will unify the world and avoid wars. This will save countless lives."
“This is the true way of a doctor.”
Young Xia Dong'er spoke seriously to his father Xia Wuqie.
And then.
When the middle-aged Xia Wuqi heard this, he couldn't help but be shocked.
"By keeping the world free from war, countless lives can be saved?"
It is exactly this sentence.
Xia Wuqie, the first doctor whose reputation spread throughout the world, returned to the Qin State with Ying Zheng and became the number one doctor of the Qin State.
He trained countless doctors for the Qin State and provided the Qin State with countless military doctors.
"This girl has some of her mother's style."
"Once you have made up your mind, you have made it a dead truth."
Ying Zheng couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
He naturally realized that it was impossible to keep Zhao Ying in Xianyang.
"That's all."
"As you please."
"only."
"If you want to go to Yunzhong, I will let the Imperial Guards escort you there personally." Ying Zheng said helplessly.
Upon hearing this.
He also looked at Ying Zheng's face, which looked like an old father, feeling extremely helpless.
Zhao Ying looked at him strangely.
…
(End of this chapter)
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