People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

Meng Tian frowned, because his grandfather had sent him to train under General Wang Yi, so apart from General Wang Yi, no one knew about his background.

It's one thing for Cao Ze to know, but now everyone seems to know his background.

"That's right. I am Meng Tian."

Ying Zheng said admiringly, "You are indeed a man of outstanding talent. No wonder Mr. Cao Ze recommended you to me."

The lonely one?

Meng Tian's pupils contracted slightly; his suspicions had come true, catching him completely off guard.

He immediately knelt on one knee and said, "This humble general, Meng Tian, ​​commander of a thousand men, greets Your Majesty."

"Get up."

Ying Zheng knelt before the table, while Cao Ze and the others knelt beside him.

Meng Tian wanted to ask something, but didn't know what to ask.

Li Si cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, General Wang Yi and I had a secret meeting just now."

The faint smile on Ying Zheng's face vanished. "Speak."

Li Si glanced at Meng Tian, ​​took a deep breath, and said, "Your Majesty, General Wang Yi is indeed as Mr. Cao Ze predicted, harboring rebellious intentions."

Ying Zheng looked at Cao Ze and asked, "Mr. Cao Ze, what do you think of Wang Yi?"

Cao Ze objectively stated, "Everyone knows that General Wang Yi is fierce in battle, resourceful in military strategy, and decisive and ruthless in attacking cities."

Ying Zheng said slowly, "I just remembered something from the past. In the Battle of Handan, Wang Yi besieged the city for a long time without success, but his military merits were not reduced but increased."

Apart from Meng Tian, ​​who was still in a daze, everyone else knew who Ying Zheng was talking about. Besides Lü Buwei, who else was qualified to do all this?

Cao Ze said, "After Wang Yi left, the patrols in the military camp became much more frequent. It was called protection, but it was really like surveillance."

Meng Tian's breathing became rapid. "Mr. Cao Ze, how can you be so sure that General Wang Yi has treasonous intentions?"

Cao Ze smiled faintly and said, "How can you be so sure? Why don't you wait a little while, General Meng Tian, ​​and we'll see?"

Ying Zheng said, "General Meng Tian, ​​I hope you will not disappoint me and tarnish the honor of the Meng family."

Meng Tian realized that Ying Zheng was giving him an opportunity.

He said in a deep voice, "If Wang Yi truly intends to harm the king, Meng Tian knows what to do."

"So good."

……

The next morning.

Meng Tian arrived at Wang Yi's main tent.

"I heard you went there last night. Don't you know I've already given orders that no one is allowed to enter?"

Wang Yi put down the military treatise with the words "Pang Nuan" written on it, and stared coldly at Meng Tian with his tiger-like eyes.

Meng Tian remained unmoved. The tent where Ying Zheng was located was filled with Wang Yi's personal guards. It would be strange if Wang Yi didn't know that he had been there.

He clasped his hands and said, "General, I just want to know if there are any problems with the people brought by those scouts."

"Hmph!" Wang Yi stood up, his large hand casually resting on the hilt of his sword. "So, have you found anything wrong?"

Meng Tian lowered his eyes, his gaze lingering on Wang Yi's sword for a moment. He said, "Lord Li Si said that they are being hunted down by the remnants of Cheng Jiao's forces, which is why he asked the general to cooperate in concealing the truth."

At this moment, even if he still didn't understand why Wang Yi was doing this, he had to believe that Wang Yi really wanted to assassinate the king.

Wang Yi's expression softened slightly as he realized that Li Si was mediating on his behalf.

He thought about it again and made up his mind.

Do you know the real truth?

Meng Tian paused for a moment, then looked up at Wang Yi with a slightly complicated expression.

Was Wang Yi about to tell him the truth about Ying Zheng?

Wang Yi stared at Meng Tian and asked, "Has Lord Li Si ever told you anything about Young Master Shang?"

Meng Tian said slowly, "I have told you. If I am not mistaken, Young Master Shang should be the current king. That is why Gai Nie is by his side."

Silence fell over the main tent.

Wang Yi's rough hands gripped and loosened on the sword hilt repeatedly.

"I've always had high hopes for you. You're a scion of a military family, and you're incredibly meticulous. But you haven't seen enough, and your understanding isn't deep enough."

Meng Tian's heart tightened, his brows furrowing. "Could there be another hidden story behind this?"

Wang Yi moved to a point no more than three feet away from Meng Tian, ​​a position from which he could kill him with a single sword strike.

"Of course, it was only after Lord Li Si risked his life to contact me last night that I learned that Young Master Shang is not the King, but rather the Chang'an Lord Cheng Jiao, who is impersonating the King. The real King has already died in Xinzheng. Gai Nie is Cheng Jiao's henchman who murdered the King and his brother. They want to seize the power of my Great Qin!"

Meng Tian was taken aback: "Young Master Shang is Lord Chang'an, Cheng Jiao?"

If he hadn't seen Cheng Jiao and Ying Zheng sitting together last night, he would have really wondered if he had been tricked.

Wang Yi said in a deep voice, "That's right. They are half-brothers who have lived together in the palace for many years and know each other's habits and details. If Lord Li Si hadn't risked reminding me, I'm afraid I would still be in the dark."

Meng Tian remained silent.

Everything went as Cao Ze and Li Si had predicted.

As long as he doesn't reveal the truth and believes Wang Yi's story, Wang Yi won't kill him on the spot.

After a long silence, he said, "Then what should we do?"

Wang Yi sneered, "What to do? Of course, take them all down, and kill anyone who dares to resist on the spot."

Meng Tian thought to himself, "Gai Nie is a disciple of Guigu, and his swordsmanship is extraordinary. If we fight to the death, it may only lead to more complications."

Wang Yi slowly released his large hand from the sword and nodded, saying, "You're right. I've already discussed this with Lord Li Si. Gai Nie's skills all lie in his swordsmanship. Without a sword, he loses thirty percent of his abilities."

"Therefore, I plan to invite them to the General's Platform for a drink and to enjoy the sunset at the hour of You (5-7 PM)."

Meng Tian clasped his hands in a fist and said, "General, what a brilliant plan."

According to military regulations, only soldiers of the Qin Dynasty are allowed to bring weapons onto the reviewing stand.

Wang Yi patted Meng Tian on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "After this matter is over, I will personally petition Empress Dowager Lü for credit on your behalf."

He didn't care about life or death, as long as he could clear the name of Lord Wu'an.

He didn't want to involve Meng Tian, ​​but Meng Tian jumped in on his own initiative, so he shouldn't blame him for being ruthless.

……

Chapter 365 Best friends should definitely be together...

As the sun sets, the Wusui camp is bathed in the rose-red afterglow, as if coated with a dazzling radiance.

Li Si and Wang Yi sat facing each other on the high platform of the command post.

"Lord Li Si, have you made the arrangements?"

Wang Yi held a bronze wine pot and filled Li Si's wine cup.

Li Si smiled and said, "General, rest assured, Young Master Shang has already agreed to keep the appointment."

Wang Yi smiled faintly and said, "Then I wish Lord Li Si a smooth and successful career under Prime Minister Lü."

Li Si smiled but remained silent.

As long as Lü Buwei was alive, he had virtually no chance of becoming the Prime Minister of Qin.

He was faced with only two choices: either give up the position of prime minister or change allegiance.

Clearly, he would choose the latter, even if the latter carries some risk.

But even at its largest, it's still somewhat small compared to Lü Buwei's strategy of hoarding rare commodities.

"Stop!"

Meng Tian's powerful voice came from below the command platform.

Wang Yi paused for a moment, put down his wine cup, slowly stood up, and stood on the wall of the command platform.

Ying Zheng looked calmly at Wang Yi above the command platform.

Meng Tian glanced at Gai Nie and Cao Ze behind Ying Zheng.

"According to military regulations, those who are not soldiers of the Great Qin must disarm themselves before ascending the command platform."

Gai Nie did not make a move. Ying Zheng said, "Military regulations are ruthless and should be followed."

Gai Nie and Cao Ze handed the Lin Yuan Sword and the Zhan Lu Sword to Meng Tian.

Cao Ze laughed and said, "General, these two swords are both famous swords of our time, so don't lose them."

Meng Tian remained calm and said, "I will keep it safe for you two and will not let it fall into the hands of others."

Gai Nie coldly looked at the bunker and tower of the command platform.

He could vaguely sense that there were many soldiers lying in ambush above.

Ying Zheng nodded slightly, showing considerable appreciation for Meng Tian.

He was brave and resourceful, fearless in the face of danger, and risked his own life to defuse Wang Yi's covert schemes.

He can be a general or a commander.

"Gentlemen, please." Meng Tian personally led the way.

Cao Ze glanced at Wang Yi, who was standing on a high place, with great interest.

Just in case, he arranged for Zhao Cheng, Liu Jiannu, and others to be nearby.

Unless there are thousands of people lying in ambush here, or the crazed Xuan Jian has brought other grandmasters over, today will be the day Wang Yi dies.

They could also legitimately use Meng Tian's identity to control this elite Qin force and fire the first shot in eliminating Lü Buwei.

Meng Tian steadily ascended the steps, his lips barely moving as he whispered, "Everyone, please be careful."

He knew that Wang Yi had transferred many specially made crossbows from the military supply camp, all of which were mechanical weapons made by the Gongshu family.

Its power was much weaker than the divine crossbow used in the Battle of Puyang, but it had the advantage of being numerous and easy to operate.