The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 9 It’s good to have a strong country behind you
But at this time Zhao Ji no longer cared.

Because aid from Qin has arrived.

Sure enough, the news of the confrontation with King Zhao that day spread to the Qin State, and King Zhaoxiang of Qin praised it greatly.

He also praised his grandson Zichu, saying that she had married a good wife.

He is good at managing his family and considers the overall situation. He lets his child be a hostage. He is a man who knows the big picture.

This made Zichu proud, and he was a little surprised and delighted.

Zichu also took this opportunity to strike while the iron was hot and formally proposed that Ying Zheng be a hostage.

When King Zhaoxiang of Qin submitted the peace letter to attack the State of Zhao, he also confirmed the issue of hostages.

Under the personal intervention of King Zhaoxiang of Qin, Zhao Ji was given a large reward and aid to ensure her life in Zhao State.

They brought ten maids and servants, five hundred gold coins, and a lot of valuables such as silks and satins.

Most importantly, safety is truly guaranteed.

King Zhaoxiang of Qin personally appointed two top-notch masters of Luowangsha.

Another name is Yan Jin.

This man looked to be no more than forty years old, with a strong and well-proportioned body.

Although his appearance is ordinary, his eyes are bright, his gaze is as sharp as lightning, and he is very sharp. He is definitely a top master.

The other one, Gengying, is actually a rare female killer.

The woman was dressed simply and had an ordinary appearance. She wore a short shirt inside and a loose robe outside. She was about thirty years old.

Although he has an ordinary face, he is very tall and is as tall as Yan Jin.

She also has an excellent figure, which is exquisitely curvaceous and well-proportioned, and even a loose robe cannot hide it.

Even in Luowang, female killers are a minority.

There are even fewer women who can achieve the level of killing.

Most female killers use their sex appeal to lure people in and then wait for an opportunity to attack, but the sword on Geng Ying's waist is a broadsword.

Judging from her appearance and weapons, this woman must be a powerful person, the kind who can attack head-on.

In addition to the two people from Luowang, there is also a Legalist scholar - Zhong Cang.

Zhong Cang was about thirty years old, not very tall, with an ugly face, a serious expression and a stern expression.

This time, Zhao Ji fully felt the benefits of having a strong country behind her, and she could walk with her head held high.

Ying Zheng also secretly sighed that this time his father finally showed his support.

Many of these people left their homes and came to Zhao State, and they had been through a long journey. Being in a foreign land, Zhao Ji knew that only these people were her real support.

Zhao Ji was very approachable to so many people.

After everyone paid their respects to Zhao Ji, Chang Lu and Qing Qin were asked to take everyone to settle down first, so that they could have a good rest for a few days and not rush to do anything.

After everyone was settled, the originally huge mansion of the Zhizi Mansion was no longer empty, and now it finally had some popularity.

Of course, along with these people came Zichu's letters.

Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng returned to the room and opened the letter. It began with Zichu expressing his longing for them as mother and son.

He also explained that the previous situation was really forced, and it was only because Lu Buwei repeatedly guaranteed the safety of them and their child that he returned to Qin first.

There is guilt between the lines.

After that, I will find a way to get her and Ying Zheng back as soon as possible so that their family can be reunited.

Zhao Ji curled her lips and said nothing, thinking to herself, my son has already explained it to me, so don't try to fool me.

The letter also focused on introducing Zhong Cang.

In Zichu's letters, Zhong Cang is described as a man of great talent and learning, but he was born in poverty, had an ugly face, and was a very stubborn person, so he never achieved success.

Previously, he was just a low-ranking retainer under Lord An Guojun. After Zichu returned to his country, he was in urgent need of talented people to assist him. Lord An Guojun allowed Zichu to select talented people from his entourage to assist him.

Zichu accidentally discovered that although this man was short, ugly, and simply dressed, he behaved gracefully among the guests and did not look shabby or out of control because of his appearance. He was indeed a man of extraordinary bearing.

Zichu was certain that this man was an extraordinary person. After a private conversation with him, he found that he was indeed knowledgeable and wise, so he made him his confidant.

Coming to Zhao this time to serve as Ying Zheng's enlightenment teacher is really a waste of talent. If Zichu didn't love his son, he would never be willing to let him go.

The letter specifically instructed Zhao Ji not to be rude to her because of her appearance, but to treat her with respect, to consult her more often when encountering problems, and not to neglect her in daily life.

Zhong Cang will stay in Zhao State for two years at most, and Zichu needs more talents like this.

The loyalty of Luowang's two masters is also guaranteed. They were specially selected by the king and can be trusted.

After reading the letter, Zhao Ji felt much better.

"Zheng'er, this time we can finally feel more at ease in Zhao State. The King of Qin is really generous this time and sent two experts."

"You don't know. When mother saw Yan Jin just now, the look in his eyes frightened her so much that her heart trembled."

Ying Zheng nodded: "The eyes are the windows to a person. People who practice martial arts are full of vigor and vitality. Ordinary people naturally cannot look into their eyes easily."

"Having two masters does make me feel more at ease. Chang Lu and Qing Qin are not as good as Luowang masters after all."

"Of course, we can be more comfortable in our daily lives."

Ying Zheng sighed: "If a person is held hostage in another country, and the country is not strong, and the country does not provide much assistance, he will inevitably suffer humiliation in the end."

"Hmph╯^╰, this time your father still has some conscience."

"I sent a great talent for you. If I had sent someone mediocre, my son's talent would have been wasted."

"It's not necessary, it's just to teach him how to read and write. It's a bit of a waste to send such a talented person to an enemy country." "Father should need such a talented person more in Qin State. Let him go back in less than two years, a year or so."

"Although my father has shown him great kindness, he is not being used to the fullest. He was sent to Zhao State as an enlightenment teacher. I wonder what this gentleman thinks."

“Anyone who strives for supremacy in the world must put people first. No matter how many mediocre people there are, they are just a mob and cannot accomplish anything great.”

"And on the contrary, the more mediocre people there are, the worse things will be. If there is a person of great talent, one person can be as powerful as thousands of troops."

"The world is so big that there is no shortage of great talents. People born in poverty often find it difficult to make a name for themselves. That is why people often say: There are many good horses, but few good horse trainers."

"Under the dictatorship of the nobility, it is very difficult for the poor to make a living."

"And the nobles all boast of their nobility, are arrogant and vain, and rarely look squarely at the poor."

“Therefore, if the kings and nobles are a little more respectful to the wise and humble, they can gain the loyalty of the poor and humble. This is exactly what it means for a scholar to die for his confidant.”

"Mother, if you want such a talented person to be truly convinced, you can't win him over with money alone."

"This gentleman has wasted many years because of his appearance. He must have been ridiculed a lot on a daily basis, and he must have lacked respect in his heart."

"We should be more careful, humble and respectful in our daily lives, and also help our father to calm this person down."

Zhao Ji pinched Ying Zheng's face:
"Oh, mother knows all about this. Your father has told me about it before and taught me how to treat others well. Don't worry."

Early the next morning, Yan Jin and Geng Ying, two assassins from Luowang, came to pay a visit, and Zhao Ji called them in.

"What's the matter with you two so early in the morning?"

Zhao Ji brought Ying Zheng to meet the two.

Geng Ying replied: "Madam, we have already settled everything yesterday."

"Madam and the young master must be protected. From now on, I will protect Madam and Yan Jin will protect the young master. The two of us will do our best to protect Madam and the young master."

Zhao Ji smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have Chang Lu and Qing Qin by my side. Zhao State is still peaceful at the moment, there is no risk. You two have been traveling for many days, you can rest for a few more days."

Geng Ying replied: "Thank you for your concern, Madam. The two of us had enough rest yesterday. I observed the two people around you yesterday and they are not experts. They are definitely not capable of protecting you."

"Zhao is an enemy country after all. We, under the order of the king, must protect the lady."

"You can't say that. For the past six months, my mother and I have relied on Chang Luqingqin for protection."

"It's just that they have been working really hard over the past six months, and it's time for them to take a break."

"Geng Ying, let's do as you say."

Zhao Ji ordered Chang Lu and Qing Qin to come in.

He smiled and said, "Recently, I have relied on you for all the big and small things in the mansion. You two have worked hard."

"Now that the king has sent so many people from Qin, we can finally have a chance to breathe."

"The king has sent guards to protect my mother and me. The king's orders cannot be disobeyed."

"Nowadays, there are more people in the mansion, and there is a lack of people to take charge of the complicated affairs. I am not confident to hand it over to others. What do you two think?"

The two men bowed and said, "We will obey Madam's orders."

Everyone in the world knows the name of Luowang.

Although they both have some martial arts skills, they would never dare to confront the two killing-level masters of Luowang.

Besides, being in charge of all matters in the mansion is no worse than being a bodyguard.

The two of them took the order and went down. Zhao Ji said to Geng Ying Yan Jin:

"In the future, the safety of my mother and I will depend on you two."

"Yan Jin, if you have the chance, you can teach the young master some methods to strengthen his body. It is better for boys to be stronger."

The two men obeyed the order and stood guard at the side.

After a while, Zhong Cang came to pay a visit again, and Zhao Ji invited him into the hall.

"I wonder what you want, sir? No matter what you do, there is no need to rush. You have been traveling all the way, you must be very tired. You should rest for a few days."

Zhong Cang replied seriously:

"I have been enjoying the scenery along the way. I have also been served by others, so I don't feel tired. Now I am following the order of the Lord to teach the young master, and I dare not delay."

Seeing that he had a serious and meticulous expression, Zhao Ji stopped being polite.

He praised: "Sir, you are so kind. Thank you for your help."

He called Ying Zheng to Zhong Cang and said, "Zheng'er, come and greet the teacher."

Zhao Ji was about to ask Ying Zheng to bow down, but Zhong Cang quickly stopped her:
"Today I am only your enlightenment teacher, so I don't deserve your respect as a master. I will just accept your respect as a teacher."

Zhao Ji had no choice but to give up. Ying Zheng bowed respectfully and kowtowed once, and Zhong Cang bowed in return.

Zhao Ji asked Geng Ying to take out ten gold coins and present them to her, but Zhong Cang refused repeatedly:

"I have not done anything, so I dare not accept it. Besides, the prince has already rewarded me in Qin, so how can I accept it when it is my duty?"

Zhao Ji said with a smile: "From now on, my son will rely on you for guidance. Please don't be shy and discipline me."

"After all, we are in Zhao State now, and there are many inconveniences. This little money is just a token of my gratitude. Please accept it for your daily needs. Please don't refuse it."

Zhao Ji insisted on giving the reward, and Chongcang had no choice but to accept it and express his gratitude.

Seeing Zhong Cang accept it, Zhao Ji was satisfied: "I wonder if you will start teaching me today or in a few days?"

"Madam, learning should always start from this moment. Time is precious, so let's start today."

(End of this chapter)