Han Dang is stronger

Chapter 438

I just heard a report from a subordinate that Wang Ming came to visit, Gao Jia, the current capital of the Han army, knew that something serious must have happened, because since he was in charge of contacting Zhang Zhi, the representative of the Western Chu army, for the sake of safety, the cautious Wang Ming never had any open contacts with Gao Jia and Jia Ping, and now he suddenly came to visit Gao Jia's house in person, it must be an urgent and important matter.

Things really did not go as Gao Jia expected, pretending to be casual and invited Wang Ming into the house to sit down, and just put the servants aside, Wang Ming immediately said to Gao Jia with a nervous expression: "Gao Weiwei, that Zhang Zhi The important news that Xiao Zhuzi just sent, the Western Chu bandit army has already withdrawn from Yingchuan..."

"The Western Chu bandit army has withdrawn from Yingchuan?" Gao Jia's surprise was no small matter, and he couldn't wait to interrupt Wang Ming and exclaimed in a low voice: "Doesn't that mean that we have no chance?"

"Wei Wei, don't panic, please listen to the officer to finish." Wang Ming waved his hands quickly, then lowered his voice, and said with an extremely serious expression: "There is another more important news, that traitor Xiang Kang has died in Ye County. Seriously ill, it was Ying Chuan who went into battle with an illness and used the strength of the Han bandit army to scare the Western Chu bandit army out! Then when he arrived in Xu County, the traitor Xiang Kang couldn't hold on any longer and fell ill to the ground! "

"Really?!" Gao Jia's shock suddenly turned into great joy, and he blurted out: "God is so open-minded, let that rebel Xiang Kang get seriously ill? What kind of illness? Is the news reliable?!"

"I heard it was typhoid fever." Wang Ming replied truthfully, and then said in a low voice: "That little Zhuzi Zhang Zhi said that he can use Xiangshang's head as a guarantee, and the news is absolutely reliable! Accurate news from the thief's side, Zhou Zeng, that traitor, even issued a password ban for this matter!"

"Also!" Wang Ming hurriedly added: "Little Zhang Zhizi, he also said that the traitor Xiang Kang, this time, it is very likely that his old illness has relapsed. When he was in Jiyang, he had suffered from a similar illness. Rather, it delayed his return to the teacher to rescue his rebel uncle Xiang Liang, and many old rebels know about this."

"God bless my Daqin!" Gao Jia slapped his thigh excitedly, dancing and said, "Typhoid fever is good! It's even better if the old disease recurs! As long as this rebel dies of illness, our Daqin will definitely have hope of returning to the country!"

"Gao Weiwei, don't get too excited." Wang Ming quickly poured cold water on him and said, "Don't forget, that traitor is only in his early twenties, when he is at his strongest, he is quite self-disciplined, and he is not particularly fond of Lust, this disease may not kill him!"

Indeed, I heard that Xiang Kang is relatively self-disciplined in his private life, and he is not a person who is too greedy and lustful. Hearing what Wang Ming said, Gao Jia couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but after a little more calculation, Gao Jia hurriedly asked again: " Wang Yucheng, do the Xichu rebels outside the pass know the news now? Will they make a comeback because of this, turn around and go back to Yingchuan to find Xiang Kang's rebels and fight for their lives."

"It's not clear yet." Wang Ming replied: "However, the eyeliner of the Xichu bandit army lurking in the pass has already sent this news to the outside of the pass through their channels, but I don't know if they can catch up."

"I hope I can catch up! It would be best if the Western Chu bandits outside the pass can find out the news by themselves!" Gao Jia prayed sincerely, and then said: "As long as the West Chu bandits outside the pass know about this situation, they will definitely take the opportunity to go back and find Xiang Xiang." The traitor Kang is desperate, and the little traitor Xiang Kang is seriously ill and unable to lead the army, this battle must be fierce, and then we will have hope!"

"Gao Weiwei, this time we can no longer just wait and see what happens." Wang Ming changed Zhang Zhi's words into his own meaning, and said, "Xiang Kang's rebel suddenly fell seriously ill, and the Western Chu rebels may be killed at any time because of this. Turn around and find the main force of the Han thieves for a decisive battle. This is our good opportunity, and it may be our last good opportunity! If you miss this opportunity, it will be very difficult to have such a good opportunity in the future. "

"What Wang Yucheng said is very true." Gao Jia nodded vigorously, and said: "If you miss this opportunity and let the traitor Xiang Kang pass this pass, after his condition improves and recovers, even with the help of the Western Chu thief army, It is also very difficult for us to have hope of restoring the country, and only by seizing this opportunity to resolutely act can we catch the traitors by surprise and gain hope of restoring the country."

"This is also the reason why the lower officials came to you directly." Wang Ming said: "Please Gao Weiwei, tell our people the news secretly as soon as possible, and discuss whether we should seize this opportunity to make trouble, and discuss the specifics. How to act, and then submit to the king to decide."

Gao Jia agreed immediately, and immediately patted his chest to promise to report the news to Ziying and his comrades as soon as possible, while Wang Ming said: "Weiwei Gao, there is one more thing, I am very undecided. I want to discuss it with you."

"Wang Yucheng, please speak directly." Gao Jia replied hastily.

"Gao Weiwei, have you noticed that the appeal of us alone is too small?" Wang Ming said: "Although we were all important officials of the court before, our prestige was not very high. The influence of the people is very small. If you do something, no matter how you raise your arms and shout out, I am afraid it will be difficult to call too many old people from the Great Qin Dynasty to follow us and raise troops to restore the country. If this problem is not resolved, even if this opportunity comes again Well, if we raise our troops to restore the country, it may be difficult to succeed."

Gao Jia, who was only in charge of the palace gate guard before being forced to surrender for a few days before, nodded, admitted that the prestige and appeal of himself and Wang Ming and others were indeed a little insufficient, and then asked: "Wang Yucheng, in your opinion, what is the point of this matter?" How should it be resolved?"

"Your Majesty has an adventurous idea." Wang Ming said in a low voice, "Can you please issue an edict calling on the Qin people in Guanzhong to fight against rebellion under our command and drive out the traitors? Your Majesty punished the treacherous eunuch Zhao Gao, All the officials in Xianyang and all the people in Guanzhong applauded. Later, in order to prevent the people in Guanzhong from suffering from the flames of war, the king resolutely surrendered the bandits and saved Guanzhong from a disaster. The people in Guanzhong were also very grateful for this. I am grateful for the love of the king, if he can issue such an edict to us, we will use the edict to call on the Qin people in Guanzhong to raise troops and restore the country, there must be a huge response, and there will be a large number of followers!"

Hearing this, Gao Jia hesitated, and after thinking for a while, he said: "It is a good idea. With the prestige and appeal of the king, if he sends an edict to call on the Qin people in Guanzhong to raise troops to kill the thieves, the impact will definitely be greater than those of us. People are a hundred times a thousand times, but if the king does this, we will not be able to do anything, and he will be in danger."

"That's why I have to discuss with you." Wang Ming replied: "If the matter fails, we don't need to care about our death, but if it implicates the king and gives the Han thieves an excuse to kill our king, then we But it’s a death sentence.”

Gao Jia, who was loyal to Ziying, nodded slowly, and after thinking for a while, Gao Jia said: "Well, the king only went out six days ago, and it will take another nine days to go out again. We have more time. During these nine days, I will first secretly inform Wei Jia Ting and the others for their opinions, and also confirm the condition of Xiang Kang's traitor. Before the king goes out next time, report the situation to the king first, and ask the king to make a decision. If the king agrees with us to take risks, please ask him to hand over the secret edict to us the next time he goes out!"

Wang Ming nodded, and said: "Gao Weiwei, if you really want to report the situation to the king first, please be sure to tell the king clearly the danger of issuing the secret edict. If the king is not willing to take the risk of issuing the edict, we must not force it."

"Don't worry about this, I will do the same without you telling me." Gao Jia replied: "And we don't need to explain it. With the majesty's heroic appearance, you will understand what the consequences will be if he personally issued the edict."

Out of caution, the next day when he went to the Nei Shiguan Temple to do business, Gao Jia first asked his boss, the young commander in chief, about Xiang Kang's illness in Jiyang, and learned that there was indeed such a thing in the past. Afterwards, Gao Jia was of course overjoyed in his heart, so he found an excuse to summon his comrades that afternoon, and told them the news that Xiang Kang was seriously ill at the front line. Of course, all the courtiers were ecstatic, and they all thought that this was an opportunity that could be met but not sought after.

However, Jia Ping, Zhao Chang and others had different opinions on whether to ask Ziying to issue an edict. Zhao Chang, who is more cautious, was even more resolutely opposed, thinking that if he failed to do so, Ziying would definitely be involved immediately. However, some people think that their appeal is too small, and only by calling on the Qin people in Guanzhong to rebel against Qin with the Ziying edict can they hope to succeed.In the end, no agreement was reached on this important matter that day, and Gao Jia could only decide to wait for news from outside the customs.

During this period, there was a little accident. I don’t know that the unscrupulous guy was full and had nothing to do. He even spread the news of Xiang Kang’s illness in the front line to the people of Xianyang, and it quickly spread to the streets and alleys of Xianyang. Zhou Zeng and Chao Zhi, the important officials of the Han army who stayed in the pass, were furious, and were forced to refute the rumors through official channels, saying that Xiang Kang was only suffering from a minor illness outside the pass and was not affected in any way.However, the fact that the Han army in Guanzhong suddenly stepped up its attack on spies outside the pass made Wang Ming, Gao Jia and others understand that the Han army was just trying to cover up.

A few days later, there were only three days left before Ziying went out again. On this day, Zhang Zhi sent accurate news to Wang Ming again, saying that the Western Chu Army had stopped in Chen County. The Han army broke away from contact, but there was still a possibility of turning back and counterattacking, and once again urged Wang Ming and others to do it as soon as possible, and don't miss this rare opportunity that can't be met but can't be sought.

After Wang Ming secretly informed Gao Jia of the situation, of course Gao Jia was extremely hesitant, so he could only seize the time to have another secret meeting with a few buddies to discuss whether he should ask Ziying to issue an imperial edict. Still can't unify.In the end, when he was really uncertain, Gao Jia simply said: "Well, let's report these situations to the king first, and also tell the king about asking the king to issue an edict, and ask the king to decide whether to give us this edict!"

They couldn't make up their minds, so Jia Ping and the others could only nod in agreement with Gao Jia's decision, and then on the next day, Gao Jia and the others followed the previous agreement and asked absolutely reliable people to set up outside Ziying's mansion. Password, request to get in touch with Ziying as soon as possible.After Ziying learned that Gao Jia and the others had issued the secret signal, he immediately understood that there must be something serious. The next day, he found an excuse to send the servant who was in charge of emergency contact with the outside world to the previous medicine stand to meet with Gao Jia and the others. He got in touch with someone and successfully got the secret letter from Gao Jia and others.

The secret letter was also presented in front of Ziying in the evening of the same day. When they learned that Xiang Kang was seriously ill at the front line, not to mention Ziying and Han Tan were very happy, even Pihui, Pizhuang and Yuan Zhan who were guarding the door were also very happy. I couldn't help cheering in a low voice, I was all glad that the heavens opened my eyes, and the ancestors of Daqin blessed me, so that the traitor Xiang Kang, who was guilty of the car cracking and cooking and beheading, was seriously ill!

The next step is the key. Facing the request from Gao Jia and others, Ziying also looked forward and backward, hesitated, and couldn't make up his mind. After a long time, Ziying asked Han Tan, whom he trusted most. He said: "Han Aiqing, what do you think? Did this king give Gao Aiqing and the others this edict?"

Han Tan also obviously hesitated, and he replied after a while: "My lord, I think it's best not to take risks. If you don't give Mr. Gao and the others this edict, no matter what they do, they won't involve you. But If your Majesty promulgates this edict, and Wang Yucheng and the others screw things up again and allow the Han thieves to obtain this edict, then you will be in danger, Majesty."

Ziying nodded slowly, and said: "But what Gao Aiqing and the others said is also very reasonable. If there is no edict from the widow, just relying on them, even if the opportunity does arise, it will be difficult for them to call on the Qin people in Guanzhong to raise troops to fight for rebellion. Only with this king's edict can they hope to succeed."

Han Tan silently nodded, admitting that this is indeed the truth, but he dared not speak to persuade Ziying to make this decision.After thinking about it, Ziying could only say this: "Let the widow think about it carefully. The widow will not go out until the day after tomorrow. We still have more than a day. Let the widow think clearly before making a decision."

It was night, and Ziying was sleepless all night. He wanted to help Gao Jia, Wang Ming and others, but he was afraid that the agency would leak his precious life. Neither made up their minds.

To Ziying's surprise, the next morning, the Imperial Physician Order of the Han Army suddenly sent someone to Ziying's mansion, saying that Shu Wen, Ziying's attendant doctor, had been sent to the Imperial Hospital on official business. Of course, the others were a little wary of this, and even though Shu Wen was an old man who followed Ziying when he was a prince, Ziying and others did not dare to take it lightly, for fear that the Han army would find out that he pretended to study medicine but was just hiding his strength and bide his time. Protect yourself.

Because of this, when Shu Wen returned to Ziying's home in the afternoon, Ziying naturally asked about Shu Wen's going to the imperial hospital, but Shu Wen replied honestly: "Reporting to Marquis Yong, isn't it?" The big thing is that the imperial doctor knew that the villain had a lot of experience in treating typhoid fever, so he sent the villain to see the pulse case of a typhoid patient, as well as the prescription prescribed for him, and asked the villain for his opinion on the pulse case and prescription."

"Treat fever? Pulse case? Prescription?" Ziying raised his eyebrows slightly, doubts arose in his heart, and he pretended to ask casually, "What kind of patient? Such an honor? The order of the imperial physician who can alarm the imperial court?"

"I don't know. The villain didn't see the patient, and he didn't dare to ask more." Shu Wen replied more honestly: "However, the status of this patient is certain, because it is not just the patient who went to see the pulse record and prescription today. The villain is a medical worker, and several famous doctors from Xianyang are also present."

"Is the pulse case serious?" Ziying asked casually again.

"Reporting to Marquis Yong, it's quite serious." Shu Wen replied truthfully: "Even if he is a villain, I'm afraid he is not sure that he can cure this patient."

After all, because he knew that Ziying liked medicine, Shu Wen also took the initiative to introduce the patient's pulse case and prescription to Ziying, and proudly showed off his improvement on the prescription. He really has two brushes in medicine After listening to the pulse case, Ziying realized that it was indeed not serious, and she was overjoyed, nodded and said, "It's quite serious, by the way, did the imperial physician's order say how old this patient is?"

"Reporting to Marquis Yong, it is said that he has just passed the age of weak crown." Shu Wen said: "It is also fortunate that he happens to be at a strong age, otherwise, with his pulse case disease, even if Bian Que comes back to life, it may not be possible. Be sure to save him."

There was a slight sinister smile on the corner of Ziying's mouth, first he sent Shu Wen back to his room to rest, then he planned to go back slowly with his hands behind his back, and when he returned to his study, Ziying finally made up his mind The idea is to let Han Tan personally guard the door of the study, and personally fetch a piece of white silk, bite his fingertips, and use his own blood to write on the white silk an edict calling on the Qin people in Guanzhong to follow Gao Jia and others to raise troops and restore the country. , and personally stamped his personal seal on the edict.

In the end, after Ziying carefully hid the blood edict in his arms, Han Tan who returned to Ziying asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, have you made up your mind?"

Ziying nodded solemnly, and said in a low voice with a ferocious expression: "The widow has already considered it over and over again. If the widow does not give Gao Aiqing this edict, it will be difficult for them to succeed in their affairs. And if they fail, there is no need to involve the widow. Just based on their status as former ministers of the Great Qin Dynasty, the traitors will definitely suspect the widow! At that time, even if the traitors of the Han have no excuse to kill the widow, they will definitely take the widow more seriously and confine the widow to death!"

"Instead of this, why not take a risk! Do your best to help Gao Aiqing and the others!" Ziying gritted her teeth and said, "If you don't succeed, you will be benevolent!"

Han Tan nodded, and said, "I hope that the opportunity will appear as soon as possible. The Han thieves are governing properly, and they continue to buy the hearts of the people in Guanzhong with hypocrisy. If there is any delay, our plan to restore the country will only become more difficult."

"The opportunity has appeared!" Ziying grinned even more, and said in a low voice: "Didn't you hear it just now? The typhoid patient who has just passed the weak crown has alarmed the imperial physician and ordered him to recruit famous doctors everywhere. This patient, except for Xiang Kang That rebel, who else? He is so seriously ill, and the Western Chu rebel army may return to counterattack at any time, can Gao Aiqing and the others take the opportunity to make trouble?"

(End of this chapter)