Xianyang Palace, in the royal study.
At this moment, the First Emperor Ying Zheng was leisurely drinking tea. Sitting opposite him was an old man with white hair and beard.
There were only a handful of people in Great Qin who could drink with the First Emperor.
This old man was the general of the Qin country, known as the four great generals of the Warring States period. Wang Jian!
"This tea is indeed extraordinary. Thank you, Your Majesty, for bestowing this tea!”
It could be seen that the First Emperor was in a good mood today. With a smile on his face, he said indifferently,"If Old General likes it, you can bring some back when you leave.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wang Jian was not polite to the First Emperor. He muttered to himself for a moment before saying,"Your Majesty, why did you summon this old minister into the palace?”
Qin Shi Huang waved his hand, signaling for the palace maids and servants to leave.
After a moment of silence, he said,"Among my many sons, who does the old general favor?"”
When Wang Jian heard this, he immediately fell silent. He did not expect that the Emperor had summoned him into the palace for this matter.
Could it be that His Majesty wanted to appoint a crown prince?
All these years, their Wang Clan had always been on the sidelines and had never supported any young master. Now that the Emperor had asked, Wang Jian knew that it was time for him to express his stance.
After pondering for a moment, Wang Jian finally opened his mouth and said,"Your Majesty, I think it is more appropriate to support Young Master Su.”
The First Emperor shook his head slightly when he heard this. Wang Jian was slightly startled in his heart when he saw this. Could it be that His Majesty already had a candidate in mind? Did he not say it right?
"Wang Jian, that granddaughter of yours has also reached the age of marriage, right?”
How did this involve his granddaughter? Wang Jian was slightly stunned. However, he instantly understood. His Majesty was going to bestow a marriage to his granddaughter.
"Your Majesty, my granddaughter is now eighteen years old. It's indeed time for her to get married."”
The First Emperor nodded and put down the teacup in his hand.""What do you think of Young Master Ying Ziyu?”
"Young Master Ying Ziyu?"
Wang Jian did not expect that Qin Shi Huang would mention this Ninth Young Master who had recently enjoyed boundless glory.
Could it be that His Majesty thinks highly of this child?
After pondering for a moment, Wang Jian still spoke truthfully,""Your Majesty, this old minister has never interacted with Young Master Ying Ziyu before, so I don't know much.”
" Old fox." The First Emperor shook his head." Yu 'er has also reached the age to get married. I think your granddaughter is not bad, so I'll marry her. It'll also help you understand Yu' er better…"
"Old General, you won't disagree, right?”
When Wang Jian heard this, he hurriedly stood up." It's my granddaughter's fortune to be able to marry the Ninth Young Master. How can I not agree?"”
"Haha, that's good. Then let's choose a time to settle the marriage first.”
Qin Shi Huang laughed and poured a cup of tea for Wang Jian.
Wang Jian took the teacup and could only smile bitterly in his heart. Rather than saying that he was marrying his granddaughter to the Ninth Young Master, it would be better to say that he was giving his Wang Clan to the Ninth Young Master.
As long as his granddaughter married into the Wang Clan, the Wang Clan and the Ninth Young Master would be one family. It could be said that they would rise and fall together.
If this Young Master Ying Ziyu could ascend to the throne, then the Wang Clan would soar to the heavens in a single bound, becoming the greatest clan in the world besides the Imperial Clan.
However, if someone else became the Qin Emperor, the Wang Clan would be doomed.
"Your Majesty, Young Master Ying Ziyu requests an audience!”
Just as Wang Jian was feeling depressed, the voice of the chamberlain came from outside the royal study.
"This kid really can't help but nag!" Shi Huang smiled.”
"Come in!"
Ying Ziyu pushed open the door and entered.
"Greetings, Imperial Father and Old General Wang!”
Wang Jian sized up Ying Ziyu and said in surprise,"You recognize me?"
"Old General Wang's prestige shakes the world, I naturally recognize him.”
What a joke, did he really think that the Embroidered Uniform Guards were just for show? Ying Ziyu was the one who monitored the world, and he had seen portraits of people like Wang Jian countless times.
Of course, the portrait of his granddaughter, Wang Ying, had also appeared in Ying Ziyu's study not long ago.
"Brat, did you enter the palace for something?”
Qin Shi Huang asked calmly. During this period of time, he had already understood Ying Ziyu's personality. If this kid had nothing to do, he wouldn't even attend the morning court session, let alone the royal study.
There must be something important for him to come at this time.
"Imperial Father, I was careless and let that dual-pupiled person escape!”
Ying Ziyu said helplessly.
The First Emperor nodded. He had known about this long ago. With such a huge commotion in the east of the city, the secret guards of the Black Ice Platform had already reported the matter.
"So what if you ran away? It's not a big deal. Instead, you came at the right time…"
"Zhen has just finished discussing with old general Wang Jian. Let's find a date to settle your marriage with the Wang Clan's girl.”
When Ying Ziyu heard this, he slapped his forehead helplessly. It seemed like this matter couldn't be avoided. Fortunately, Wang Ying was quite good-looking, so he reluctantly married her.
"Imperial Father, you can decide on the matter of getting married. This son has come for another matter.”
"You brat, you really don't come to the temple without a reason. Tell me, what's the matter?”
"Your son plans to go on a long journey to Pei County!”
Qin Shi Huang was a little confused." Pei County? That's Chu Land, what are you going there for?”
"Your son is going to pick up someone!"
"Who is it that you have to personally pick him up?”
"This person is called Xiao He, and he is currently the chief official of Pei County!" Ying Ziyu said with a smile.”
"It's just a small official, and Young Master is planning to personally pick him up?”
Wang Jian narrowed his eyes and asked indifferently. However, the meaning behind his words was that Ying Ziyu was lowering his status.
"Imperial Father, Old General, you two may not know, but Xiao He is a great talent, worthy of me personally inviting him.”
"Great talent? How old is it?" Hearing this, Qin Shi Huang's interest was piqued.
Ying Ziyu thought about it and said,"Xiao He's talent in governing the country is comparable to Li Si!"”
"What is it? He can stand shoulder to shoulder with Li Si!"
"Is what you said true?"
"Father, when have I ever lied to you?" Ying Ziyu nodded.”
"He can stand shoulder to shoulder with Li Si. Such a talent, I will personally invite him!”Brother Zheng couldn't sit still anymore. It looked like he really wanted to go personally.
Ying Ziyu looked at Qin Shi Huang and was a little confused. What did this cheap father mean? Was he trying to poach her? She even wanted to steal her son's girl?
"That Imperial Father, your son was the one who discovered him. I should be the one to invite him.”
After a series of extreme pulling, Ying Ziyu successfully stopped Shi Huang from trying to poach him.
He walked out of Xianyang Palace and went straight to the Embroidered Uniform Guards Headquarters.
"The Vermillion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise will be following us! Azure Dragon, you stay behind and guard Xianyang!"
"Yes!"
The few of them accepted the order. Ying Ziyu then went to the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion and handed the cement formula paper to Shen Wansan before returning to the Young Master Pavilion.
After informing everyone, Ying Ziyu brought the Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise out of Xianyang City and headed towards Chu.
The four of them hurried along the way. Other than eating, drinking, and defecating, they were basically rushing along the way.
On the way, Ying Ziyu instructed," Black Tortoise, go to Wuzhong for me and bring Ji Bu and Zhongli Ni to Xianyang. These two are the generals guarding Wuzhong!"”
Black Tortoise was slightly surprised when he heard this. Then, he quickly said,"Don't worry, Young Master. Even if I have to kidnap them, I will definitely bring them back to Xianyang City.”
"Remember, it's inviting. Be more respectful. Even if you can't invite him, you can't offend him, understand?”
"Yes!"
Black Tortoise quickly cupped his hands. Ying Ziyu nodded."Go!"
After the Black Tortoise left, Ying Ziyu brought the Vermilion Bird and the White Tiger and continued on their journey.
After seven days, the three of them finally arrived at Pei County.
Ying Ziyu couldn't help but sigh. In ancient times, transportation was really inconvenient. Pei County was only about 900 kilometers away from Xianyang City.
It actually took them a full seven days to arrive. If this was in the modern world, it would have taken less than a day.
The first impression Pei County gave Ying Ziyu was: Break! As far as the eye could see, it was all houses that had been built with yellow soil.
Most of the commoners were unkempt, and the streets were even more chaotic. Excretion could be seen everywhere.
Soon, the three of them arrived at Pei County's government office.
When the guards saw that Ying Ziyu and the other two were dressed in extraordinary clothes, they quickly stepped forward and said politely,"Why are you here?"
Ying Ziyu didn't waste any time and directly stated his intentions."Little brother, please inform him that I have something to ask of Mister Xiao He.”
"Aiyo…Coincidentally, they were a step late. Lord Xiao had just left!”
"Just left? Do you know where he went?" Ying Ziyu was slightly surprised. He didn't expect Xiao He to be absent.
"Isn't this a large clan surnamed Lu that just arrived in the east of the city? Lord Xiao was invited to a banquet.”The guard replied.
Ying Ziyu was startled for a moment, and then his expression changed. The Lu Clan? This made Ying Ziyu think of someone.
That was Lu Zhi!
Lu Zhi was the first empress and empress dowager recorded in history. She was also the first woman to rule the court after Qin Shihuang unified China!
This woman was not simple!
"Let's go to the Lu family!"
Ying Ziyu called out and brought the Vermilion Bird and White Tiger to the Lu Family in the east of Pei County.
At the same time, many commoners had gathered outside the Lu family mansion in the east of the city to watch the show.
"I heard that the Lu family was originally a noble family in Dang County, but I don't know why they moved to Pei County.”
"What is that? Let me tell you, this Lu family's eldest daughter is so good-looking. Whoever marries her will be extremely happy.”
"Shh, keep your voice down. Look, another big shot is here.”
The people who were watching the show discussed animatedly, but no one dared to enter.
At this moment, two fat men walked towards them. The Lu family's gatekeeper hurriedly went forward to welcome them.
"Haha, us two brothers have come to congratulate Old Great Grandfather Lu on your new house. We have specially offered you a thousand coins!”
When the servant heard this, he immediately smiled and shouted,"Lord Zhang, Lord Li, 1,000 coins each! Milords, please come in!"
At this moment, Xiao He had also arrived at the entrance of the Lu Residence.
"Hey, Lord Xiao, Lord Xiao!"
Just as Xiao He was about to step forward, he suddenly heard someone calling out to him from the crowd. He looked over and saw a slightly unkempt middle-aged man appear in his field of vision.
This person was about forty years old, not too tall, with slightly long arms. He was eating green dates, and his entire body revealed a ruffian aura!
Xiao He stopped and waited for this person to come closer before saying,"I say, why are you here?"
"Isn't this a housewarming? I have nothing to do and join in the fun!"
Xiao He smiled when he heard that. Let me tell you, freeloading on this meal costs money.”
Xiao He stretched out a finger and said with a smile,""Do you think that you can enter the Lu family just because you want to?”
"What's so great about it?"
The middle-aged man looked disdainful. Then, he strode forward and shouted,"Liu Ji of the Sishui Pavilion, ten thousand dollars."
As soon as he said this, the surrounding commoners immediately burst into an uproar and began to discuss. Xiao He looked at Liu Ji and helplessly smiled bitterly.
This Liu Ji was none other than the founding emperor of the Great Han Dynasty, Liu Bang.
Gaozu Liu Bang word season, Pei County Fengyi Zhongyang Li people!
When the Lu family's servants heard Liu Ji shout out 10,000 yuan, they were immediately overjoyed and quickly went forward.
"Grandpa, Grandpa, please come in!”
"Liu Ji, Uncle Liu, ten thousand yuan!”
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]