Qin Gong

On the banks of the Luoyin River.

When Bai Yan's carriage drove to the bank of Luoyin River, the merchants going back and forth along the way almost made it impossible for him, the lord of Luoyin, to cross the river. There were too many people!Bai Yan was a little surprised when he stood in front of the river, looking at the densely passing boats. In the end, Mang, who was disguised with Bai Yan, went to the village and found the boat for Bai Yan.

However, Bai Yan did not cross the river in a hurry, but drank tea under the leak-picking hut by the side of the river.

"Have you heard? The merchants in Naxu City have been losing money recently, and they almost started fighting for business!"

"Is there such a thing? Tell me!"

"Let me tell you, haven't I heard that there have been a lot fewer traders in Yanmen, Daidi, and the Xiongnu recently, and I don't know why..."

Bai Yan listened to the conversation of the merchants at the next table, and turned to look at the two of them curiously.

Gui, on the other hand, looked puzzled, not understanding why Bai Yan was so interested in those things all of a sudden.

Just as Gui was about to speak, Bai Yan looked at Gui a step earlier and shook his head.

After signaling Gui not to speak, Bai Yan slowly got up, took the tea in front of him, and came to the men who had just talked.

"Brothers, I am from Luoyang. After visiting my clan in Xianyang a few days ago, I was about to go to Yanmen to do business. I just heard what some of you said. I don't know what happened?"

With a cheeky face, Bai Yan saluted the three middle-aged merchants on the wooden table with a smile on his face. While talking, he also recruited the old woman who sold tea, took out a coin from his pocket, and handed it to the old woman .

This move was obvious, the old woman looked at the table and nodded to Bai Yan repeatedly.

Not much money.

But Bai Yan's dress is not like that of a farmer, but he is very smooth and polite at a young age. This makes the three merchants feel good about Bai Yan, and wandering outside. a good thing.

"If you go to Yanmen, you should stop thinking as soon as possible!"

The man who spoke just now said to Bai Yan.

Then he also told Bai Yan the news he heard from other places. Speaking of this matter, he also heard it in Luoyin in the past two days. Fortunately, now Luoyin is full of merchants, and the news is very well-informed. He also learned from acquaintances.

After a long time.

When Bai Yan learned that the business of merchants in Yanmen was bleak and that the Huns suddenly seldom went south, he nodded, thanked the three of them for the ceremony, and then got up and went back to Gui.

"Go! Cross the river!"

After Bai Yan finished speaking, he took out a coin from his pocket and put it on the table.

Seeing this, Gui quickly got up and followed Bai Yan to the riverside.

next to the river.

Accompanied by Mang, Bai Yan came to the riverside to take a boat without much trouble, it was a small boat, and the boatmen were two young boys, not much older than Bai Yan.

Although the two teenagers have never met Bai Yan, they do know Mang. Mang was a butcher before. Whether it is his eyes or the aura he exudes, in the village, no matter how naughty a child is in front of Mang, he can't be more obedient. The two of them are no exception.

at the moment.

Looking at the thing wrapped in cloth on Mang's back, seeing Mang and four other men with Qin swords following the young man, the two young men in She village all showed yearning and enthusiasm.

"Hiss, so many people?"

Standing behind Bai Yan, Gui looked at the large and small boats passing along the river, and as he approached the other bank, he was stunned to see the dense crowd of pedestrians and merchants on the other bank.

Mang also couldn't help nodding his head, Gui was not from Luoyin, but Mang grew up near Luoyin since he was a child, and until now, Mang had never seen him, why did Luoyin have so many people.

In Luoyin city.

If the riverside makes Gui and Mang stunned, then as they approach the city and enter the city, the scene that draws their eyes makes Gui and Mang wonder if they have gone to the wrong place. The roads are full of traffic and traffic. Pedestrians, where is this Luoyin? It is obviously a scene that only occasionally happens in those big cities in Luoyang.

Except for Mang and Gui, the other three civilian soldiers were not much better.

After Bai Yan returned to the mansion, Lu Sheng and Lu Qi who heard the news hurried to Bai Yan's mansion.

"Yan!"

When Lu Sheng and Lu Qi saw Bai Yan in the study, they looked at Bai Yan's eyes with red hotness. If Bai Yan wasn't a man, they probably wanted to embrace Bai Yan and kiss him.

"sit!"

Seeing Lu Sheng and Lu Qi, Bai Yan smiled and asked them to sit down.

At this time, the maid also poured tea for the Lu brothers.

"Yan, during this period of time, the restaurant business alone has been making a lot of money. I finally understand why I said that earning money from the common people in the world is not as much and quicker as earning money from merchants. Those merchants in the restaurant are really willing!"

After Lu Qi sat down on his knees, he cupped his hands to Bai Yan and said.

Lu Sheng also knelt beside him, nodded to Bai Yan, his expression was full of emotion, and then he laughed.

"Usually, the merchants you see in the business are often difficult to pay, and asking for more money is like killing one's life. Now..."

When Lu Sheng said this, he looked at Bai Yan.

"Nowadays, in restaurants, they are all merchants, and they meet acquaintances almost every day. Whether they are clinging to each other for profit or meeting old friends, I don't know how many merchants have endless drinks, and they wait until the next few days. One day, I can see acquaintances! In short, it's either a treat, or being invited!"

When Lu Sheng said this, the amazement in his eyes was beyond words. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Lu Sheng would not have dared to imagine that the money came so quickly. It was more than the sum of the shops in Luoyang and Taoyi.

This sentence is really not a joke at all. Now Luoyin City is full of merchants. At first, Lu Sheng was worried that there would be complaints due to the lack of boats on the riverside. When I arrived in Luoyin, many acquaintances bowed their heads and did not look up. No matter whether they were asking for help, fame or future career, drinking and eating meat could not escape. A lot, a lot of information that I didn't necessarily know after hard work in the past, can be found here in Luoyin.

This invisible space not only attracted more and more merchants who did not cross the river, but also the gentry in the surrounding big cities and many, many other places planned to move some of their clansmen to Luoyin.

Nowadays, there are already many old nobles who have gradually seen the value of Luoyin City, or in other words, have vaguely guessed Bai Yan's layout all along.

"The situation here in Luoyin is very good. In the future, you only need to beware of the gentry. Remember, restaurants are your eyes and ears, but they are also the means for some people to deal with you. The more important things are, the easier it is to be fake!"

Bai Yan looked at the happy Lu brothers, thought for a while, and then said something.

This is the reason Jin Gong gave to Bai Yan. At the beginning, Jin Gong kept him in mind, and he never forgot. Opponents are afraid of what you can't hear and can't see.

"Ah! Leave tomorrow?"

When Lu Qi and Lu Sheng heard Bai Yan's words, they looked at each other in astonishment, and then the smile on their faces and the joy in their hearts also slowly faded away.

He had been busy before, and then Bai Yan escorted the envoys of the State of Qi to Xianyang. Now that Bai Yan finally returned to Luoyin, why not just stay for one night and leave!So much to say!
"Maybe something big will happen in the north, don't dare to delay!"

Bai Yan said.

"Fortunately, I didn't let the carriage and my cronies cross the river from Luoyin. I plan to return to Yanmen early and leave tomorrow on horseback."

Bai Yan sighed, before crossing the river today, he accidentally heard about Yanmen, and since then he has had a bad feeling in his heart, always feeling that the Xiongnu must be plotting something, but he needs to go to Yanmen to find out what it is.

"Go back to Yanmen!"

When Lu Qi heard Bai Yan's words, he also vaguely felt something. He had known Bai Yan for two years, and he had no doubts about Bai Yan's ability to lead an army and attack on the battlefield. Now that Bai Yan showed such a look, it was obvious that there was something wrong with Yanmen. The situation is not much better.

"Yan, do you want me to go to Yanmen with you?"

Lu Qi thought for a while, then looked at Bai Yan, except for worry and nervousness on his chubby face, his eyes were exceptionally clear.

It can be seen that Lu Qi is really not talking about it, but really wants to help Bai Yan.

"Yes, if necessary, I can go too!"

When Lu Sheng heard Lu Qi's words, he quickly came to his senses. He was short of breath, and looked at Bai Yan. Lu Sheng was not joking. Although he was afraid, if Bai Yan needed him, he would really dare to go. He just didn't expect it. That's all.

"No need! Yanmen will be in turmoil at any time now, money is useless, only relying on Qin Jian to speak, you are not good at killing on the battlefield! I'll do it!"

Bai Yan looked at Lu Qi and smiled, then looked at Lu Sheng, and smiled too.

Hearing Bai Yan's words, Lu Sheng knew that Bai Yan was right. Lu Qi still looked at Bai Yan worriedly. He had known him for two years. When he attacked Han, Bai Yan didn't have such an expression. , Bai Yan was not so worried.

"Yan!"

On Lu Qi's fat face, the usual smile had long since disappeared, and his cheeks were full of hesitation, but after a few breaths, under Bai Yan's puzzled eyes, he still spoke softly.

"Why don't you stay in Xianyang? There are rumors that it's because of the Bai family, and there are also rumors that you disappointed the King of Qin, but I know that it's not true!"

Lu Qi still asked.

Looking at the young Bai Yan in front of him, Lu Qi had seen Bai Yan wearing an official uniform with a royal hat on his head, so Lu Qi didn't understand why Bai Yan didn't stay in Xianyang, but took the risk to go to Yanyang Door.

Previously, Bai Yan was brought by the King of Qin's side, doing the work of Zhongchang attendant!

Bai's identity?Bai Yan is not from Qin at all, let alone from the Bai clan, Bai Yan has always been from Qi, from Qi.

And it's even more impossible to be disappointed, he, Lu Qi, knows Bai Yan well!

"Yes! In fact, it's good to stay in Xianyang. You don't have to go to the battlefield anymore, and you don't have to risk your life. You just need to work beside the King of Qin and enjoy the wealth and honor in Xianyang. Qin's power is not outside, but in Xianyang!"

When Lu Sheng saw Lu Qi speak, as the eldest brother, Lu Sheng looked at the thin young man in front of him, and he couldn't understand it. He didn't believe that the young man really disappointed Ying Zheng because of his ability.

Now the scenes in this city are solid, and it is impossible for Ying Zheng not to see or detect the young man who brought all these changes.

There is only one possibility!
The boy himself wants to go back to Yanmen! ! !

Thinking of this, Lu Sheng didn't understand even more, didn't understand at all, why he was about to become a Zhongchang servant, and he was about to go to the position that countless talents in the world and thousands of Qin officials dreamed of, staying in Xianyang, safe and secure Wouldn't it be nice to live in worry, to enjoy the glory and wealth, to enjoy power, and to enjoy countless money and beauties? ? ?
Aren't people in their whole life just seeking fame and wealth, enjoying glory and wealth, with beautiful women by their side?

Why did the boy go back to Yanmen, to the battlefield where his life was in danger at any time.

A Zhongchang attendant, accompanied by Ying Zheng every day, and a narrow escape, not only not rich, but also exposed to the sun and rain, this is almost a person, and he knows which one to choose.

"Stay in Xianyang, you will be rich and prosperous..."

In the study, Bai Yan looked at Lu Qi's worried eyes, looked at Lu Sheng's puzzled look, listened to Lu Sheng's words, thought of that scene, and smiled with emotion.

"Bai Yan stayed in Xianyang, but what about Bai Yan's robes? Bai Yan once said in the past that he would live and die with them!"

Bai Yan looked at Lu Qi and Lu Sheng with a smile.

There is a saying called brothers, there is a saying that we live together and die together, and there is a saying that we know that we are dead and do nothing.

Just like the words of Gaonu Valley in the past!Just like the oath of Gaonu Valley in the past!Just like in the Gaonu Valley in the past, thousands of people, thousands of living lives, and thousands of soldiers with swords Tige followed behind him, killing the Xiongnu without hesitation.

Bai Yan understands Lu Qi's worries, and Bai Yan understands Lu Sheng's words, but in Bai Yan's eyes, there are some things that he must do as long as he is alive, just like he wants his grandmother's words to come true, so he spares no effort He went to Qin and joined the army.

At that time, he also thought that he would be killed by others on the battlefield.

The world is full of glory and wealth!Who doesn't like it, but if he abandons Yanmen who are willing to follow him one by one, thousands of soldiers and generals, then Bai Yan would rather not have any glory and wealth. Grandma knows what he does, but she won't let him into the house.

Thinking of this, Bai Yan laughed and looked at Lu Qi and Lu Sheng who were staring at him in a daze.

"Rights are good, but no matter how high the rights are, for Bai Yan, if the worst happens in Yanmen, if there is a mistake in Yanmen, even if there are tens of thousands of Huns in Yanmen, even if Bai Yan has only one person , then you have to raise your sword and go to Yanmen to avenge the soldiers!"

Bai Yan explained, and then he did not talk about this topic. Today, he is worried about Yanmen, not because of the possible danger of Yanmen, but because he is worried about the soldiers in Yanmen. He himself is not afraid .

wooden table.

Bai Yan picked up the teacup on the wooden table, replaced the wine with tea, and signaled to Lu Qi and Lu Sheng.

This cup of tea is to thank Lu Qi for his concern, and also to thank Lu Sheng for his reminder, but Bai Yan's mind has been made up.

Outside the study.

The two civilian soldiers, who were wary of other people approaching, wiped their eyes with their hands, lowered their heads, and their red eyes gradually turned red.

Mang was also short of breath at the side. Regarding the appearance of the two young soldiers beside him, Mang didn't have a smile in his heart. Going through life and death together, hearing the general's words, the natural feeling is far beyond what others can understand.

Generals like this who can abandon their glory and wealth, ask how many people there are in this world since ancient times.

It's worth it to be able to talk to a general like your benefactor!
Mang's eyes were also a little red. Anyone who has no blood in his heart is just because of people. Naturally, it is hard to like a treacherous villain, a hypocrite, and a cunning and powerful person, but for a general like benefactor, maybe Meng already understood why some time ago, all the soldiers, without exception, said that if you follow the general, you will die without regret!
value! ! !
Mang murmured in his heart, and then felt his eyes turn sore. At this moment, Mang made an oath in his heart, no matter whether it is going to Yanmen or wherever in the future, whoever dares to hurt the general, if he kills another, he will kill a beast so-so.

As the sun goes down.

On the second day, under the escort of Lu Qi and Lu Sheng, without disturbing anyone, Bai Yan quietly led Gui and Meng to ride towards Yanmen.

Lu Qi and Lu Sheng stood at the city gate, looking at the distant figures among the coming and going merchants, and then looked at the bamboo slips in the book.

"Brother, now that the state of Chu is undergoing a sudden change, here in Luoyin, I will give my brother full power to salute. Lu Qi is now going to the state of Chu!"

Lu Qi sighed, looked at the direction where Bai Yan disappeared, turned around to greet his elder brother Lu Sheng, and bluntly gave Lu Sheng all the shops that had settled down here in Luoyin, while he himself was going to Chu State .

"Chu country? Now that Chu died of illness, Chu country will definitely be in chaos in the future!"

Lu Sheng looked at Lu Qi with a puzzled face, looking at this chubby younger brother, full of incomprehension, if it was only two years ago, he would have laughed, waiting to see the joke of this younger brother, and even wishing that Lu Qi would die In Chu State.

But two years later, Lu Qi has changed a lot, so why not Lu Sheng, as an older brother, he has long forgotten his old prejudices.

So right now, hearing that Lu Qi is going to give up all the shops here in Luoyin and Baiyan's fiefdom, and go to Chu State, Lu Sheng is at a loss. Chu State, which is bound to be chaotic in the future, can't compare to staying in Luoyin. If you want to do business, you have to wait until the Chu State is stable.

"Lu Qi is clear, but Lu Qi has a hunch that Yan will definitely need to know the news of Chu State in the future, and also needs someone in Chu State to help him take care of him!"

After Lu Qi finished his ceremony, he looked in the direction where Bai Yan disappeared, turned to look at his elder brother Lu Sheng, and laughed.

Lu Qi finally understood what happened yesterday, why the Bai family iron cavalry, in the hands of Bai Yan, was brave and fearless, and dared to fight to the death in every battle, why when he went to Yanmen, he saw so many people willing to follow Bai Yan, even Xunzi's descendants are no exception.

return!

Everyone can see Bai Yan in return.

Looking at the bamboo slips that Bai Yan handed over to him in his hand, Bai Yan didn't want a single cent of the benefits obtained by the Lu family except taxes, and even mentioned their Lu family to the King of Qin.

This is Bai Yan's reward to the Lu family.

"Lu Qi is going to Chu State!"

Lu Qi handed the bamboo slips in his hand to Lu Sheng. He looked chubby, but his eyes were extremely firm.

"My brother also wants to go to Chu State! This Luoyin, let father send someone to take care of it! You and I, brothers, go to Chu State together!"

Hearing Lu Qi's words, Lu Sheng looked at the bamboo slips and unexpectedly did not accept them. After hesitating for a moment, he sighed and glanced at the city gate behind him, making a decision that surprised even himself.

For some reason, after Lu Sheng uttered these words, he had completely different feelings before and after.

At this moment, Lu Sheng who had finished speaking laughed, and looked at Lu Qi who was surprised and astonished.

"In the future, no matter how Bai Yan is in Yanmen, no matter how my brother is in Chu, even if my brother dies, my brother will not regret it!"

While speaking, Lu Sheng glanced in the direction of Yanmen.

Lu Sheng vividly remembered what the young man said yesterday. He lived a life with a confidant and died without regret. In his heart, Lu Sheng also wanted a friend like Bai Yan, like his younger brother Lu Qi, and like Bai Yan. Like Yan Na, he is regarded as a friend of Robe Ze.

"it is good!"

Lu Qi saw a face he had never seen before appearing on his elder brother Lu Sheng's face, and after sensing it, he also showed a smile.