Chapter 97 Han Fei!! The county governor comes in person! Shacun is shocked!!!
In the imperial prison! In a solitary cell.
Han Fei was drinking and reading a book. Although he looked a little sloppy, he did not look like a prisoner at all.
As a smart man, Han Fei naturally knew that he was imprisoned here and was served with good wine and meat, which showed the King of Qin's intention.
Now he just had to wait for the King of Qin to summon him.
And at this moment.
At the other end of the imperial prison, two pairs of eyes fell on Han Fei.
"Minister, are you really going to do that?" Yao Jia looked a little worried.
"You don't want to?"
Li Si frowned and looked at Yao Jia with some dissatisfaction.
"I am on the side of the Supreme Court Justice, so of course I am willing to do so." Yao Jia said immediately.
"Fusu and Wang Wan already have the intention to win over Han Fei. If we let Han Fei leave the imperial prison alive, he will definitely become our enemy in the future. His abilities may not be clear to others, but I know them very well," Li Si said seriously.
"Tingwei."
"As for Han Fei, of course I want to get rid of him as soon as possible, but to you, he is your classmate and friend." Yao Jia said meaningfully.
Hearing this.
Li Si, however, was not at all upset, his face was full of coldness: "This is about life and property, what does it matter if we are classmates and friends?"
"Are you all ready?"
Yao Jia immediately shouted to the back: "Go."
Several jailers were seen carrying wine and tables towards the imperial prison where Han Fei was being held.
Inside the prison, Han Fei looked at the jailers who had suddenly arrived very calmly.
"Brother Han."
"I haven't seen you for many years."
"Do you still remember me?"
Li Si walked slowly with a smile on his face.
"Brother Li."
Hearing Li Si's voice, Han Fei said very calmly.
Li Si did not hesitate and walked directly to Han Fei and sat down.
"When we parted at the Jixia Academy, I never thought our next meeting would be like this."
"When we parted, I told you that the only country that has the potential to unify the world is the Great Qin, and the only king in the world who has the talent and the vision to unify the world is the King of Qin."
"But in the end, you still didn't believe it and insisted on returning to Korea, but what was the result?"
"King Han doesn't value you and is extremely suspicious of you."
As soon as he sat down, Li Si spoke with a sigh, but there was also a sense of pride as a winner implied in his words.
When I was at the Jixia Academy.
From the elders who are teachers to the seniors.
Down to all students.
Everyone thought that Han Fei was more talented than Li Si, and everyone thought that Han Fei's future achievements would also be greater than Li Si's.
At that time.
Li Si secretly vowed that one day he would change this situation, and now the situation has been reversed. He, Li Si, became the Chief Justice of the Qin Dynasty and ranked among the Nine Ministers, while Han Fei has now become a prisoner.
Looking at Han Fei, who was now in a rather embarrassed state, Li Si showed concern on his face, but naturally there was a sense of pride in his heart.
Han Fei remained calm despite the ulterior motives in Li Si's words. He then asked, "Brother Li, are you here today to laugh at Han Fei?"
"You and I have been classmates for many years. Is Li Si here to laugh at me or something? Can't Brother Han understand?" Li Si said with sadness.
"I'm all ears." Han Fei still looked at Li Si calmly.
I don’t know why.
Perhaps it was because Zhao Feng specifically reminded Han Fei to be careful of Li Si when they separated that day, or perhaps it was because Han Fei had some kind of trust in Zhao Feng.
Seeing his classmate of many years again, Han Fei felt an unspeakable estrangement. He was still a little wary at this moment.
"well."
Li Si sighed, with a helpless look on his face: "Do you know why the king has imprisoned you here alone and has not seen you?"
"How can I know what the King of Qin is thinking?"
"If the King of Qin wants to kill me, Han Fei, a decree will be enough." Han Fei smiled faintly. At this moment, he had made up his mind. If the King of Qin let him live, then he would live. If the King of Qin wanted him to die, he would not be afraid.
"What the king wants is your attitude."
"The attitude of a subject and a non-subject."
"Although we have not seen each other for many years, I know you well. You are loyal and righteous, and you will never surrender to Qin."
"In the end, perhaps only death can save you. Under Qin law, you may even be cruelly sentenced to death." Li Si said with a sigh.
In words.
He still showed concern for Li Si, but the loyalty and righteousness mentioned in his words seemed to have already made a choice for Han Fei.
"Li Si, you really want me to die."
"How can Zhao Feng really predict the future? He told me to be careful of Li Si?"
How could Han Fei, a smart man, not understand the meaning of Li Si's words?
If Han Fei had not been counseled by Zhao Feng for several days in a row, he would have been determined to die. But after Zhao Feng's sharp words of counseling, Han Fei's original thoughts underwent a change.
Live and see the world unified.
Live and see what the world will be like in the future without war.
"It seems that Brother Li really knows my heart?"
Han Fei smiled faintly and said with a hint of sarcasm.
"We have been classmates for many years, and I can't bear to see Brother Han's body and head separated."
"The king has made up his mind. He highly respects Brother Han's talent. Even if I wanted to, it would be impossible for me to rescue Brother Han." Li Si said with a helpless tone.
Seeing Li Si's somewhat artificial and disguised appearance, Han Fei sneered in his heart, but said calmly on the surface: "So what are you going to do, Brother Li?"
"We were classmates, and Li Si doesn't want to see Brother Han's body and head separated."
"This time, Li Si is here to see Brother Han off."
Li Si pushed the wine jug on the table towards Han Fei, then picked up the jug and poured a glass of wine.
The meaning is already very clear.
"Brother Li really has a lot of heart."
"You actually prepared poisoned wine for me." Han Fei took a look and smiled faintly, but this smile was full of mockery that showed he had seen through Li Si.
Li Si continued to perform on his own and did not notice Han Fei's expression at all.
"This can be considered as Li Si's fulfillment of his friendship with Brother Han." Li Si sighed.
"If the King of Qin knew that you sent me poisoned wine, would he blame you?" Han Fei suppressed the coldness in his heart and said along Li Si's steps.
"Now that Li Si is the chief judge of the Qin Dynasty, even if the king is angry, he will not be severely punished."
"If you can make it easier for Brother Han to go."
"Li Si, it's all worth it." Li Si said sincerely.
I have to say.
Li Si was not only a capable official, but also a talented actor.
If Han Fei had not been influenced and reminded by Zhao Feng, he might have really thought that Li Si was truly doing this performance of "sincerity and true feelings" for his own good.
"It seems that Brother Li really remembers the friendship he had with Han Fei when he was a classmate."
Han Fei also pretended to sigh with emotion.
Li Si still looked sincere and earnest.
"In order not to embarrass Brother Li."
"Han Fei decided to surrender to Qin and submit to the King of Qin."
"No matter what, Han Fei will never let Brother Li suffer for Han Fei." Han Fei continued.
As soon as these words fell.
Li Si, who originally had a sad look on his face, became stunned.
"Brother Han, do you want to surrender to Qin?" Li Si asked in astonishment.
"yes!"
"Brother Li treated me like this, I must not let Brother Li get implicated."
"Again."
"After being in prison for so long, Han Fei has figured it out. Indeed, the country with the best chance of unifying the world is the Great Qin. Apart from the Great Qin, other countries do not have the chance of unifying the world."
"Perhaps, Han Fei's choice back then was wrong."
"Now that I have the opportunity and the King of Qin thinks highly of Han Fei, and my classmate Brother Li is also in the court, Han Fei doesn't want to let down the King of Qin and Brother Li's kindness." Han Fei said with emotion, as if he saw through everything.
And listening to this.
Li Si's expression was completely shocked, and he was even more puzzled in his heart: "What's going on? Why did Han Fei's mind change like this? Didn't he always claim to be loyal and righteous, and always said that he wanted to coexist with Han? Why is he like this today?"
"Could it be that my concern for him this time made him unwilling to get involved?"
Han Fei's words made Li Si begin to doubt himself.
But at this moment.
Seeing Han Fei's sincere face and his determination to submit to the Qin Dynasty, Li Si was silent for a long time before he spoke slowly with a reluctant heart, smiling: "Brother Han, it would be great if you could figure it out. The Qin Dynasty is the powerful country that can unify the world, and the king is the only wise and capable king worthy of your service."
"but."
"Li Si is really curious."
"Why did Brother Han change so much?"
"Didn't Brother Han always say that as long as loyalty and righteousness persist, one can coexist with the country?" Li Si asked back with a puzzled look on his face. One can imagine the curse in his heart.
But Han Fei still had a sincere expression, and did not show any hostility towards Li Si at all. Instead, he expressed his deepest emotion and said, "After all, although I am a member of the Han royal family, I am only a branch. My nephew, who claims to be the orthodox king of Han, has surrendered. Even the king has surrendered. What's the point of me being a subject?"
This.
Obviously, it did not originally come from Han Fei's mouth.
This tone and attitude were clearly spoken by Zhao Feng.
During the first few days he spent with Han Fei, Zhao Feng would use all kinds of words to criticize Han Fei every day, and these words left Han Fei, who claimed to be loyal and righteous, speechless.
Today, Han Fei used these words to deal with Li Si.
really.
After hearing Han Fei's words, Li Si seemed to have nothing to refute.
The king of a country has surrendered, what can you, as a subject, have to compete with? "It seems that Li Si's visit today is unnecessary."
"I hope Brother Han can figure it out."
"Our Great Qin will have another pillar in the future." Li Si said with a smile, looking happy for Han Fei, but he was cursing him in his heart.
This is how Han Fei changed.
This made it impossible for even the King of Qin to do anything, as he originally wanted Han Fei to drink the poisoned wine himself and then report directly to the emperor that Han Fei was unwilling to surrender and commit suicide.
After all, he was an important official of the Qin Dynasty, and the King of Qin would not do anything to him because of Han Fei.
Li Si was very confident about this.
But now Han Fei's transformation made Li Si somewhat helpless.
"Are you going to poison Han Fei to death?"
A cold light flashed in Li Si's eyes.
It has come to this.
If Han Fei really sided with Wang Wan and Fusu, it would not be a good thing.
Again.
Even if he didn't sided with Wang Wan and the others.
If they really were to serve as ministers in the same palace, Li Si would still be very worried about the day when he would appear in the court.
Jealousy.
Maybe this is the original sin.
But at this moment.
Han Fei's words completely left Li Si helpless.
"A few days ago, a Qin Shangqing came to see me in prison, claiming to be a disciple of the eldest son of the Great Qin, and his name is Wang Wen."
"I wonder if Brother Li knows him?"
"I have already expressed to him my willingness to submit to the Qin Dynasty. I think it won't be long before he expresses Han Fei's intentions to the King of Qin." Han Fei said with a smile.
Hearing the name of Wang Wen.
Li Si's face changed slightly, and then he forced a smile and said, "Wang Wen, the eldest son of the current Left Prime Minister Wang Wen, I didn't expect that he would come to see Brother Han."
"I never thought that this person had such a status. It was Han Fei who underestimated him." Han Fei smiled slightly.
"Brother Han."
"Since I, Li Si, am in the court, and you are willing to be loyal to the king, then Li Si should speak for Brother Han. Wang Wen is the son of Wang Wan, who is the leader of the old Qin nobles and has always regarded foreigners as thorns in his eyes. You must not have much contact with them."
"Since Brother Han has made his decision, Li Si will take his leave and go to the King to make his report."
"This jug of wine should be forgotten."
"Goodbye."
Speaking of.
Li Si picked up the poisoned wine, slowly stood up, and walked out of the prison.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Li." Han Fei said with gratitude and watched Li Si leave.
After Li Si left sight.
The fake smile on Han Fei's face disappeared in an instant.
now.
Han Fei fumbled in his arms and the cloth that Zhao Feng had left for him suddenly appeared in front of him.
"Be careful Li Si."
"We really need to be careful of Li Si."
"He actually wanted to kill me, and even went so far as to personally deliver poisoned wine to my door."
"If it weren't for Zhao Feng's reminder, I might not have been on guard against him at all."
"And just now when I proposed to surrender to Qin, Li Si even had murderous intent in his eyes. He really wanted to kill me."
"The close friends of the past have become like this."
"Power can actually make people become like this." Han Fei thought sadly in his heart.
Although Li Si hid it well, he could not conceal his panic, and Han Fei also saw the murderous intent in his heart when he heard that Han Fei wanted to surrender to the Qin Dynasty.
otherwise.
Han Fei would never mention the existence of Wang Wen.
The original intention of proposing this was to make Li Si afraid to act rashly. Obviously, Han Fei succeeded.
Outside the prison.
See Li Si coming out.
Yao Jia immediately came forward and said, "Tingwei, what's going on?"
Looking at Yao Jia, no matter how unwilling Li Si was in his heart, he felt helpless at this moment: "Han Fei, I am willing to surrender to the Qin Dynasty and submit to the king."
"What?"
"He wants to surrender to the Qin?" Yao Jia's face changed, and he lowered his voice and said, "The Imperial Prison is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Court, and I am in charge of the Imperial Prison. Why don't you just give him over?"
The words fell.
Yao Jia also made a gesture of wiping his neck, the meaning was very clear.
Don't give Han Fei a chance to surrender.
"Wang Wan's son has come to see Han Fei, and Han Fei has also expressed his willingness to surrender to the Qin Dynasty to Wang Wen."
"Now Han Fei is willing to surrender, which is exactly what the king wants."
"If I had gone to see Han Fei, he would have died."
"What would the king think?"
"Wang Wan will definitely not let go of this opportunity to suppress me." Li Si sighed.
"I am in charge of the imperial prison, and it seems that I haven't seen Wang Wen coming?" Yao Jia looked surprised.
"hehe."
"Who is Wang Wan? It's not easy to put someone in the imperial prison." Li Si sneered.
I had no doubt about Han Fei's words.
"What should we do then?"
"Are we just going to watch Han Fei become an enemy of the Chief Justice in the future?" Yao Jia said unwillingly.
"Han Fei and I are classmates after all, so we can't be called enemies. Don't think about the past anymore. Today in the court, I have found a job for you that will allow you to perform meritorious service. As long as you complete it, the king will reward you handsomely." Li Si said.
Upon hearing about the meritorious service, Yao Jia's eyes lit up and he immediately said, "Thank you, Tingwei."
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Dune County, Sand Village!
Outside the village.
Hundreds of county soldiers came guarding a dozen horse-drawn carriages.
The first carriage was carrying people.
Hear this noise.
The villagers outside the village immediately ran back to the village and reported to Wu Lizheng.
"Village head."
"Someone from the government is here."
“A lot of people.”
“There are more people who received their annual salary than last time.”
"Maybe the county governor is coming."
A villager shouted excitedly.
Hear the sound.
Wu Lizheng also walked quickly towards the village entrance. When he saw the big scene outside the village, he was stunned.
There are more people receiving annual salaries than last time, not just county soldiers, but also many servants and more than a dozen carriages. It doesn't look simple.
At this time!
Chen Fen, the commander of 500 county soldiers who were to receive their annual salaries that day, rode up on his horse and quickly came in front of Wu Lizheng.
"Li Zheng, the county governor is here."
Chen Fen jumped off his horse and said with a smile.
Wu Lizheng's expression turned serious.
As the head of a small village, the highest official he had ever seen in his life was the county magistrate, and he had never even seen the county magistrate.
The county magistrate's clerk and deputy.
The county governor is higher than the county magistrate and is the real high-ranking official in Shaqiu County, in charge of Shaqiu's political affairs and punishments.
This shows how great the authority is.
It is almost impossible for a small village head to meet the county magistrate.
"Are you here to distribute the annual salary to the Zhao family?" Wu Lizheng asked immediately.
"That's right." Chen Fen smiled and said, "General Zhao is a general of our Great Qin, and he has made tremendous military achievements for the Great Qin. The county governor must come to see him. And not only the county governor, but also the five county magistrates of Shaqiu County have come. In addition to the annual salary, they have also prepared generous gifts for General Zhao."
"Then I will go and ask Zhao Feng's mother and sister to come out to greet them." Wu Lizheng said immediately.
At this moment he realized that the scene was bigger than he had imagined.
The five counties in Shaqiu County, the five county magistrates and the county governor have all arrived.
"That kid Zhao Feng has really made it. So many high-ranking officials have come." Wu Lizheng thought secretly.
Chen Fen immediately said, "You don't have to do this, Li Zheng. The county governor has specifically instructed that you must not let General Zhao's family come to greet us. The county governor is here to visit us, not for any other reason. The county governor will come to visit us personally and announce the king's reward."
"Royal edict?" Wu Lizheng was shocked.
"General Zhao has worked hard for the country and has made great contributions. The king has also granted him a reward. This time it will be distributed along with General Zhao's annual salary." Chen Fen said with a smile.
"Okay, okay."
"I'll arrange it right away." Wu Lizheng nodded immediately and hurriedly called a villager to notify Zhao.
And at this time.
The county magistrate's carriage also stopped at the entrance of the village.
A large number of county soldiers came in an orderly manner to protect the county magistrate.
And in the village.
Zhao's mother and daughter did not delay their daily grinding of herbs because of what happened yesterday. For them, the biggest benefit yesterday was knowing that Zhao Feng was still alive.
This is the only thing that makes them feel at ease.
At this time!
"The Zhao family."
"Get ready quickly."
"The village head just told me to tell you that the county governor is coming, along with many other high-ranking officials."
A villager ran over in a hurry, shouting excitedly.
"The county magistrate is really here?" Zhao Ying was a little surprised.
Yesterday I thought Chen Fen was joking, but I didn't expect it to be serious.
"Yes."
"There are a lot of carriages and a lot of people outside."
"It's such a big scene." said the villager with a smile.
"mother."
Zhao Ying looked at her mother.
"It's okay. I just came to give your brother the annual salary." Zhao was not as surprised as Zhao Ying, but said very calmly.
"Mom, why aren't you afraid at all?"
"The county magistrate is a very important official, the highest official in our Shaqiu County."
"In the past, we civilians would have no chance to see this."
Looking at the calm and composed Zhao, Zhao Ying said with a look of surprise.
My mother's behavior was as if she had seen an official higher than the county magistrate. She was not panicked or anxious at all.
"Ying'er, what's there to be afraid of?"
"You just think too much."
"The county magistrate is also a human being, not as scary as you think." Zhao smiled slightly.
And at this time.
Zhao Ying hugged her mother's arm and said coquettishly, "Mom, tell me, are you a lady from a wealthy family? You are the only one in the village who can read, and you have so much knowledge and are proficient in medicine."
Actually, Zhao Ying had wanted to ask this question a long time ago, but she never had the chance. Since she was old enough to understand, when she was playing with her playmates in the village, she discovered that except for her own family, almost no one else in the village could read.
Literacy.
This is a symbol of nobility, and common people have almost no chance to come into contact with it.
Looking at my daughter's sudden question.
Zhao smiled calmly, "I am not a lady from a rich family. It's just that your grandfather was a doctor. He traveled a lot and naturally saw a lot of things. I know a lot too."
"What about grandpa? Where is mother's home?"
"I've never heard mother say that, have I?"
Zhao Ying was still curious.
There was a trace of sadness on Zhao's face, and her expression seemed to be saying something.
Zhao Ying originally wanted to ask more, but when she saw her mother's expression, she knew she couldn't ask anymore.
At this time.
There were sounds of footsteps outside the yard.
Hundreds of county soldiers were seen arriving outside the yard in two orderly rows. Each of them was holding a weapon, but they were not wearing armor.
Only the elite soldiers of the Qin army have armor.
Ordinary county soldiers don’t have it.
"The Zhao family."
"The county magistrate is here."
Wu Lizheng came running over, opened the gate and shouted.
Only then did Zhao's mother and daughter slowly walk over.
Catch the eye.
A middle-aged man in official uniform walked over slowly. When he saw Zhao and Zhao Ying, he immediately smiled gently and said, "This must be General Zhao's mother."
"I am the governor of Shaqiu County."
Zhao walked forward slowly, smiled slightly, and performed a feminine greeting: "Your Excellency the County Governor, I am honored to be here in person."
Seeing Zhao so calm, without any sign of fear.
Yan Bing's eyes lit up with surprise: "It seems that Zhao Feng's mother is not simple. Before, she was just an ordinary village woman, but this calm aura is not just that of a village woman. That's right, she must be very extraordinary to have taught the youngest general of the Qin Dynasty."
Come back to your senses.
Yan Bing smiled and said, "Ah, Madam Zhao, you are too kind. How can I condescend to be like this? This is General Zhao's residence. It is an honor for Yan Bing to be able to visit you."
"General Zhao has made great contributions to the country and captured the king for the country. I have heard all this before. Moreover, General Zhao is highly valued by the king and his name is known throughout the army. His future is limitless."
In words.
As the governor of Shaqiu County, Yan Bing is also full of humility.
As a county governor, Yan Bing could naturally see that being a deputy general would not be Zhao Feng's end, but the beginning.
Ever since the present king issued a royal edict to spread the news of Zhao Feng's military exploits, it represented the king's great favor and that the present king wanted to do his utmost to train Zhao Feng as a new and cutting-edge general of the future Qin Dynasty.
Perhaps one day in the future, Zhao Feng will have the opportunity to become the general of the Qin Dynasty.
His military achievements were widely known, which was an honor only enjoyed by Bai Qi, the Marquis of Wu'an in the past!
And finally.
He became the commander-in-chief of the Qin army.
"Thank you for the compliment, County Magistrate."
"My son is able to make contributions to the country, and this is also his honor." Zhao replied with a smile.
"Mrs. Zhao is indeed righteous."
"Okay, I won't say much more."
"Someone come."
"Bring up General Zhao's annual salary in full."
Yan Bing shouted to the soldiers behind him.
"promise."
Response.
Several county soldiers carried three wooden boxes directly and placed them in the yard.
"Mrs. Zhao."
"This is General Zhao's annual salary, including the salary for his title and official position, a total of eight hundred stones." Yan Bing said, pointing to the three boxes.
"Thank you, county magistrate, for sending me off in person." Zhao immediately expressed her gratitude.
Zhao would naturally not refuse anything that belonged to her son, as this was something her son had fought for with his life on the battlefield.
"Besides that."
"And General Zhao's title and a thousand acres of fertile land."
"Bring up the deeds to the good land allocated to General Zhao." Yan Bing immediately gave the order.
Several more county soldiers came forward.
More boxes were brought up.
Yan Bing opened a box filled with bamboo slips.
"Mrs. Zhao."
"Thousands of acres of good farmland, each acre has a corresponding land deed."
"These fertile fields cover all the fertile fields outside of Sha Village that have not been granted, totaling more than 300 acres. In addition to Sha Village, there are 700 acres of fertile fields in four neighboring villages. All of these have been transferred to General Zhao's name. General Zhao has one copy of these land deeds, the county governor's office has one copy, and there is also a copy registered in the capital."
"With this land deed, under Qin law, no one can take away General Zhao's fertile land, but this fertile land cannot be sold and can only be leased out." Yan Bing said solemnly.
The Qin Dynasty had extremely strict control over farmland, and strict military discipline was also a well-intentioned reminder.
"I understand." Zhao nodded.
"Except for General Zhao's annual salary and good farmland."
"I have come here on the king's orders to read out the king's edict!"
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