novelhk Chapter 148: Yongzhou Ding's Recognition
Chapter 148: Yongzhou Ding's Recognition
I have to admit that the Qin Dynasty's intelligence system is really awesome. Although Zhang Liang and Bei Mingzi did not deliberately cover up their whereabouts, they acted quickly and it was really difficult for ordinary people to keep up with them.
However, just after the two men stepped into Xianyang City and took a few steps, a team of dozens of people came straight towards them.
The leader was a young man, slightly younger than Zhang Liang. He had a calm and composed temperament, as gentle as a beautiful jade. His manners revealed the demeanor of a gentleman and carried an aristocratic air, which made people respect him.
The young general next to him was wearing heavy armor, and as he walked he revealed the rigor and solemnity unique to a soldier. He was filled with a murderous aura, and his eyes were sharp yet calm, and it was obvious that he had extraordinary skills.
Behind them were dozens of fully armed soldiers, all with strong tendons and firm eyes. Even in the bustling city of Xianyang, they remained highly alert and coordinated, and it was obvious that they were elite troops who had undergone rigorous training.
"I am Fusu from the Qin Dynasty, and I am honored to meet you two!"
"I am Meng Tian, your humble servant, and I am honored to meet you two!"
The two young men in the lead saluted with fists, their tone showing both respect and curiosity.
Bei Mingzi smiled indifferently, appearing quite open-minded and easy-going; while Zhang Liang stood quietly beside Bei Mingzi, with a smile on his lips, as if everything in front of him had nothing to do with him, except that his gaze lightly swept across Fusu and Meng Tian.
Of these two people, one is the eldest son of Qin Shihuang, who is being trained by Qin Shihuang and is expected to become the next heir; the other is Qin Shihuang's trusted and beloved general, Meng Tian, the legitimate son of a family of Qin generals, who will become a great general who will be feared by the world in the future.
Among the younger generation of the Qin State, these two were undoubtedly the people that Qin Shi Huang relied on the most. This time, Qin Shi Huang did not send high-ranking officials to welcome Bei Mingzi, but sent these two young people, which can't help but make people think about it.
According to common sense, Bei Mingzi should be received by a high-ranking official of the court, either Lu Buwei or Changping Jun. Although Fusu, as the eldest son of Qin, was already noble enough, Zhang Liang felt that Qin Shihuang seemed to have ulterior motives in sending these two young men, and it seemed that they were targeting him.
It was not suitable to stay on the street for a long time. After some polite greetings, Fusu led Bei Mingzi and Zhang Liang to the inn.
On the way, as Zhang Liang expected, Fusu and Meng Tian cast their eyes on him many times. After arriving at the posthouse, Fusu and Meng Tian quickly said goodbye and left, and arranged to take them to meet Qin Shihuang the next day.
"What do you think of the eldest prince of Qin?" Bei Mingzi asked with a smile on his face.
"He is too kind and not ruthless enough, lacking some murderous decisiveness. On the other hand, the young general next to him has a calm and composed demeanor. He is a rare talent in the military and will surely become a famous general in the future!" Zhang Liang commented with a smile.
"What you said makes sense. It seems that the King of Qin thinks highly of you. Maybe when you meet him tomorrow, he will want to recruit you. You can prepare yourself first."
"I have no interest in being an official. Be it a general, a prime minister, or holding great power, in my eyes, none of them is as attractive as learning one more sword technique." Zhang Liang smiled faintly.
"I'm afraid you can't resist the temptation. The Qin State can offer you far more than just the opportunity to become a general or a prime minister and hold great power. The strength and foundation of the Qin State is much deeper than you think."
"During the reign of Duke Xiao of Qin, an ancient relic was discovered and huge benefits were gained from it. It was from that time that the Qin State began to rise all the way and has become the most powerful among the seven states today!"
"It is said that one of the Nine Cauldrons has now been identified with the Qin King Ying Zheng, which makes the Qin State even more prosperous!"
"Didn't the Nine Cauldrons disappear?" Zhang Liang asked in surprise.
"Missing? They are not missing at all. They are just being hidden. When King Wu of Zhou conquered the Shang Dynasty, he seized the Nine Cauldrons. King Cheng of Zhou placed them in Luoyang, where they have been safe for hundreds of years. But now that the Zhou Dynasty has declined, it is natural that the Nine Cauldrons cannot be kept."
"Well, I heard that King Huiwen of Qin once used Zhang Yi in an attempt to seize the Nine Cauldrons but failed. King Wu of Qin was seriously injured and died while trying to lift the Yongzhou Cauldron. Is this true?" Zhang Liang asked curiously.
"Yes, this is indeed what happened. The Nine Cauldrons are the most powerful magic weapon. I'm afraid their power is much stronger than the ancient sword in my hand. Only a true king can touch them. King Qin Wu tried to seize the Yongzhou Cauldron, but he was seriously injured and died on the same day."
"Later, the Nine Cauldrons were jointly snatched by seven countries and disappeared without a trace overnight. It is said that Qin State alone obtained three of the Nine Cauldrons, and other countries except South Korea each obtained one. The whereabouts of one of the Nine Cauldrons is unknown, but the authenticity of this news has not yet been confirmed."
"The Nine Cauldrons are an important artifact that concerns the fate of a country. Legend has it that it can grow or shrink, become heavier or lighter, and even change from real to virtual. It has infinite power, so it is difficult to judge whether each country has truly obtained the Nine Cauldrons."
"However, it is probably true that King Ying Zheng of Qin was recognized by one of the Nine Cauldrons, the Yongzhou Cauldron. This is the first time since King Wu of Zhou that someone has been recognized by the Nine Cauldrons. Therefore, we can no longer treat the State of Qin as an ordinary country." Bei Mingzi reminded seriously.
"How do you know so much?" Zhang Liang asked in surprise.
"I heard it from Donghuang Taiyi, and I believe what he said is correct. However, after meeting the King of Qin tomorrow, I still have to investigate and verify it myself. If King Qin Ying Zheng really gets the recognition of one of the Nine Cauldrons, then our Tianzong will naturally fully support the Qin State!" Bei Mingzi said firmly.