The Six Arts of the Gentleman in the Bright Moon of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 1037: Youthful Appearance [Subscribe*Monthly Ticket Request]

"In Baiyue, this poisonous tree has another name, the arrow poison tree!"

"Besides, Baiyue is full of miasma and poisonous insects. To put it more horribly, even drinking a sip of raw water could cause harm!"

Wu Rui continued to talk about the harsh environment in Baiyue.

The Qin State exiled the people to the Longxi Mountains and Bashu, but the environment of the Baiyue people was even worse and more extreme than that of Bashu.

"Not really?" Tu Ju was really a little scared.

"This is not a joke. Baiyue is full of poisonous miasma. Who knows how many insect eggs are in the raw water in the wild? If you drink it rashly, you will lose your fighting ability even if you don't die."

Wu Rui didn't seem to be exaggerating at all.

This is also the experience they have accumulated over the years.

"Once upon a time, there was a sword master in my Tantai family who liked to go barefoot. Then he stepped on some poisonous insect in Baiyue, and nothing happened afterwards!"

"..."

Everyone was dumbfounded. Who was this unlucky sword master?
"The first thing the army will face in the southern expedition is not the resistance of the Baiyue people, but the extremely harsh environment. Even if the Zhao army went to fight in Chu, they would not be able to adapt to the climate and water, let alone the southern expedition army is going to reach Baiyue, which China has never reached!"

Wu Rui continued.

"Then, can Mr. Wu Rui join my military headquarters and serve as the army's...chief lieutenant general!" Tu Ju thought about it and wondered what kind of status he should give Wu Rui in order to snatch people from Fusu.

As for offending Fusu, I'm sorry, but this concerns the safety of the army, even the prince has to fight for it.

"General Tu Ju, Mr. Wu Rui was invited by the prince!" Meng Yi directly confronted Tu Ju.

"Your Highness, Mr. Wu Rui can save more soldiers' lives in the Central Army Headquarters!" Tu Ju turned around and bowed to Fusu.

Fusu frowned. He could feel that Tu Ju was not targeting him, but was really thinking about the army.

But after all, he was the one who invited Wu Rui, so he had to ensure Wu Rui's safety. If he went to the Central Army Headquarters, something might happen!
Not everyone in the entire Qin State hoped that the southern expedition would go smoothly.

Therefore, if Wu Rui went to the Central Army Headquarters, he would definitely become a thorn in the eyes of those black sheep.

"General Tuju, don't worry. On the way here, Rui has written down the taboos of Baiyue. As long as the general disciplines the army according to the requirements above, nothing will happen. If there is an accident, it is something that my Tantai family has not discovered. Even if Rui is here, it will be unavoidable."

Wu Rui naturally knew that he was sent out by the Tan Tai family to be loyal to Fusu, so he would never change his allegiance and run to the Central Army Headquarters.

At the very least, he is afraid of death!
He was invited by Fusu, so Fusu had to ensure his safety. But if he went to the central army, who knows what would happen.

If you are unfamiliar with the place and rashly take the position of chief lieutenant general, you will offend countless people invisibly.

It is better to follow Fusu honestly, so as not to offend anyone and not be afraid of being ignored.

"Is that so? What a pity!" Tu Ju felt a little regretful.

"In fact, not all Baiyue will resist. The key is how our Great Qin treats them!" Wu Rui continued.

There are some in Baiyue who will resist, but there are also many who just want stability.

If all means of suppression were used, it is likely that the 500,000-strong army would be completely wiped out in the Baiyue Mountains.

"Mr. Wu Rui, His Majesty invites you!" Suddenly, a special envoy with the Golden Sword walked into the hall.

"Ah?" Everyone was a little surprised that Wu Rui could actually catch Ying Zheng's eye and be personally invited.

Wu Rui was stunned for a long time before he came back to his senses.

When did he become so famous that even the King of Qin summoned him in person?

He expected that he would be able to meet Fusu, but he might not be qualified to meet any of the nine ministers of Qin. Who would have thought that Ying Zheng would actually send someone to invite him to meet him in person?

Wu Rui stood up hurriedly, wiping his hands nervously on his clothes, and for a moment he forgot most of the etiquette he had learned.

"Mr. Wu Rui, don't worry, just relax!" Special Envoy Jin Lingjian said with a smile.

This was not the first time they had seen this situation. When he was chosen as the special envoy of the Golden Sword, he was even worse than Wu Rui.

"However, don't bring the bloodthirsty weapon!" Special Envoy Jin Lingjian said with a smile.

In fact, he had already arrived a long time ago, and Ying Zheng's order was not to invite Wu Rui, but to observe whether Wu Rui was really talented and worthy of Ying Zheng's meeting.

He didn't speak until Tu Ju came out to snatch the person, which was also to give Tu Ju and Fusu a way out.

Otherwise, if there is a gap between the two major leaders of the army, it will not be a good thing for the army.

"Oh, okay!" Wu Rui hurriedly handed the porcelain bottle to the servant beside him.

The servants also hurriedly took the porcelain bottle. They had seen with their own eyes the terribleness of the sap in the bottle. If they accidentally knocked it, their lives would be over.

"Let me go with you, sir!" Fusu also stood up and wanted to follow Wu Rui into the palace for an audience. He was also afraid that Wu Rui might say something wrong in the palace and have no one to support him.

Special envoy Jin Lingjian did not stop him, and Fusu did not need to ask for permission if he wanted to see Ying Zheng.

"Thank you, Prince!" Wu Rui also breathed a sigh of relief knowing that Fusu followed him.

When I was a child, I was not nervous when I saw Yan Yan because I was still young and ignorant, and there was an adult with me, so I just thought he was an elder brother or cousin.

It was not until I grew up that I realized that those great figures were people I would never be able to meet in my lifetime.

"Someone, take Mr. Wu Rui to wash, bathe and change clothes!" Fusu called the maid to take Wu Rui down to wash and prepare.

After all, I'm meeting Ying Zheng, so I naturally have to leave a good first impression.

However, what Fusu was most curious about was that it was said that people from the Tantai family should not judge people by their appearance. Wu Rui's appearance was not handsome, but it was not bad either. He was not as ugly as the legend said.

Wu Rui was numbly taken by the maid to bathe and change clothes.

As for why someone had to watch him, Wu Rui could actually understand it. This was to prevent him from carrying any weapons.

After all, since the Spring and Autumn Period, there have been many counselors and assassins who dared to point swords at the king and threaten the king.

After washing up, Wu Rui followed Fusu and special envoy Jin Lingjian to Qinian Palace.

However, even Fusu did not expect that Ying Zheng did not summon Wu Rui privately, but all the nine ministers, censors, and generals of the entire Qin State were present.

"Scholar Wu Rui pays his respects to the King of Qin!" Wu Rui finally remembered the etiquette of meeting the king.

"Hello, sir. Please take a seat. No need to be so polite!" Ying Zheng said with a smile.

As soon as Ying Zheng opened his mouth, Wu Rui became nervous again.

However, the officials present were all smiling gently, just like they were when they first came to Qinian Palace.

Therefore, as the high-ranking officials of the Qin State, they actually have two types of people that they will support and be tolerant of. One is the person who they themselves cannot do but yearn to do, and the other is the person who they used to be when they were young.

Wu Rui looks very much like what they used to look like in their youthful years.

"Do you know why I want to see you?" Ying Zheng spoke again.

"Rui doesn't know!" Wu Rui shook his head. Not to mention that he didn't know, even Fusu didn't know.

(End of this chapter)