Qin Gong

Chapter 711 In Tian Ding's eyes, Bai Yan is just a foolish loyalist

Chapter 711 In Tian Ding's eyes, Bai Yan is just a foolish loyalist

"Queen Mother Zhao?"

In Tian Ding's mansion, hearing Bai Yan's story, not to mention Tian Ding, even Tian Feiyan was a little surprised. No one had expected that the reason why Ying Zheng urgently summoned Bai Yan back to go to the sacrifice together was actually because of the Queen Mother Zhao.

"Before Queen Mother Zhao passed away, she left a will with Ying Zheng! Could it be that you were mentioned in it?"

Tian Ding looked thoughtful. In the past, Zhao Ji followed Ying Zheng back to her hometown Handan, and eventually died in Handan. People have been speculating about what she said to Ying Zheng before her death, and outsiders have never known the details.

Tian Ding also investigated this, but found nothing.

Hearing Ying Zheng mention his deceased mother Zhao Ji in front of Bai Yan, Tian Ding couldn't help but look at Bai Yan with a puzzled look.

What did Bai Yan do in the Qin State in the past?

"Bai Yan doesn't know either!"

Bai Yan noticed the look in his father-in-law Tian Ding's eyes and smiled bitterly.

Recalling the time when Ying Zheng explained the reason in the study room of the palace, not only was his father-in-law Tian Ding dumbfounded, but even Bai Yan, who was standing in the study room at that time, was not much better. However, seeing that Ying Zheng's face did not look very good after hearing what the Huns said, although Bai Yan was confused, he did not dare to ask more questions.

"There is no need to return the gift Yan'er received. If you want to lead the troops outside with peace of mind, you must reassure the clan members!"

Seeing that Bai Yan was also frowning in confusion, Tian Ding did not talk about Zhao Ji anymore. Instead, he looked at Tian Feiyan, then turned to Bai Yan and whispered instructions.

Obviously, behind Tian Ding's words, he was telling Bai Yan that only when the clan members and the old Qin clan were at ease, could Bai Yan be truly at ease about Tian Feiyan being in Xianyang. Otherwise, Bai Yan would be leading troops outside, and sooner or later he would be distracted and constrained by Tian Feiyan's affairs.

"I want to know, could the words of the past be due to the division of fiefdoms and counties?"

Tian Ding looked at Bai Yan and nodded, then asked in a deep voice.

Seeing the gaze from his beloved daughter Tian Feiyan, Tian Ding said nothing, but continued to look at Bai Yan.

The second emperor of Qin died! This sentence came from Bai Yan's mouth. Looking at what happened in Xianyang and other parts of the world after the fall of Chu, Tian Ding went from being skeptical at first to understanding, and now he is convinced.

"Bai Yan doesn't know, but looking at the current situation in Xianyang, I'm afraid it is indeed the case!"

Bai Yan knew that he could not avoid this question. Tian Ding was his father-in-law. As a relative of the Qi State, it was impossible for his father-in-law Tian Ding not to care about this matter.

"But if that's the case, why do you still support the county system?"

Tian Ding keenly grasped Bai Yan's problem.

If the Qin State really perishes in the future because of the current disputes over counties and fiefdoms, Tian Ding is very sure that the mastermind behind it must be the Qin State's Ying clan.

In the whole world, in front of the endless vast territory, with fiefdoms and power within reach, all the Ying clan members, and even the people behind the young masters, have become red-eyed. Anyone who stops them at this time will be hated by them.

If there is only one monarch in the world, and only one fiefdom or kingship, then except for the eldest prince Fusu, all forces, including the Ying clan members and many princes, will lose everything they have now, as well as their descendants, within a few decades.

Tian Ding knew how crazy a person who lost his mind could be. Tian Ding was also confused as to why Bai Yan still agreed with the county.

Was he in the study just now because of the fake Lu Taifu's words? To avoid angering Ying Zheng?

Do not!

Tian Ding knew Bai Yan's character, and that was definitely not the case!

Looking at Bai Yan who was alone with him and his daughter in the study, Tian Ding had a vague feeling that Bai Yan seemed to really support Ying Zheng and promote the county system.

"The chaos in the past was all caused by the division of fiefdoms. It was because of the division of various surnames and countries that they fought openly and secretly and sent troops to kill each other. If the world no longer had the division of vassal states, the world would be one family. If one country prospers, the whole world prospers. If one country is in trouble, the whole world will be saved. The north will defend against foreign enemies, the south will provide food for the north, and the east and west will provide rescue for floods in the south! What is a country, what is the world, what is a prosperous age? It should be like this!"

After Bai Yan finished speaking, he looked at Tian Feiyan beside him.

Bai Yan was not used to speaking such truths in front of his wife. He instinctively worried that Tian Feiyan would take the opportunity to harm him. After all, besides knowing that Tian Feiyan was kind-hearted, Bai Yan also knew very well how unforgiving Tian Feiyan's mouth was.

"So, you're willing to watch the Qin court fall apart?"

Tian Ding looked at Bai Yan meaningfully. Bai Yan only talked about the cause but did not mention the result.

"What is Extension of Favor?"

Tian Ding didn't beat around the bush with Bai Yan and asked directly.

As Bai Yan's father-in-law, Tian Ding knew too well how loyal his son-in-law Bai Yan was to Ying Zheng. It was impossible for Bai Yan to betray Ying Zheng. If Bai Yan had even the slightest thought of betrayal in the past, perhaps the Battle of Chudong would not have been like that.

The key to Bai Yan's agreement with the counties must be related to the "Extension of Favor" in the bamboo slips of the past.

Kneeling behind the wooden table.

Tian Ding watched his daughter pouring tea for him, and felt helpless when he saw the look her daughter gave him. It was obvious that his daughter wanted him to be OK, and not to dig into the matter, as that would make it too difficult for Bai Yan.

In the study room.

Under the slightly swaying candlelight, Bai Yan briefly explained to Tian Ding and Tian Feiyan what it meant to extend favor. Looking at Tian Ding's thoughtful, surprised, and finally fearful expression, Bai Yan looked at Tian Ding cautiously after he finished speaking.

"Overt conspiracy! What a great conspiracy!"

After a long time, Tian Ding, who was kneeling behind the wooden table, sighed absentmindedly, and then looked at Bai Yan with some anger.

Although Tian Ding knew that Bai Yan had secretly offered advice to Ying Zheng in the past, he never thought that Bai Yan would actually present such a conspiracy to Ying Zheng.

Tian Ding couldn't imagine how excited Ying Zheng's face would be, and how serious his expression would be when he saw the plan to extend his favor. But at this moment, Tian Ding dared to guarantee with his life that if the relatives of the Ying family and those princes knew about this, they would be so angry that they would vomit blood, and would curse Bai Yan for the rest of their lives.

No wonder Ying Zheng was not at all panicked about the Ying clan members and even the major forces behind the princes.

Tian Ding seemed to have seen that there was internal strife among the Ying clan, and the princes began to be wary of those forces that supported them.

The reason for all this...

"Father!"

Tian Feiyan's voice rang out, and Tian Ding tried hard to suppress the anger in his heart when he saw this. However, besides being angry, the look in his eyes when he looked at his son-in-law Bai Yan was not very good.

"Do you really want to offer advice to Ying Zheng? Even if it goes against the will of heaven?"

Tian Ding questioned.

In Tian Ding's mind, the demise of the second generation of the Qin Dynasty was a dream given to Bai Yan by heaven, and what Bai Yan did now was obviously an attempt to resist heaven's will and go against heaven's will. From ancient times to the present, no one who did such a thing would have a good ending...

"Father!!"

Tian Feiyan was about to speak when she felt Bai Yan pulling her back.

"My dear father-in-law! Bai Yan's actions are all due to what I just said!"

Bai Yan raised his hand seriously, stood up, took a step back, and saluted Tian Dingji seriously.

Tian Ding was stunned when he heard this, and the words Bai Yan just said suddenly appeared in his mind! The world no longer has the distinction between princes...

The atmosphere in the study gradually became quiet.

"Get up!"

After a long time, Tian Ding took a deep breath, looked at Bai Yan who was unable to get up, and then spoke.

However, even when he saw his beloved daughter's dissatisfied eyes, Tian Ding still felt resentful when he looked at Bai Yan. In Tian Ding's eyes, his son-in-law, who was obviously a man of great talent, insisted on serving Ying Zheng with his upright nature.

No matter how great the title of Daliangzao was or how much of a feudal lord he was, although Ying Zheng did not let his son-in-law Bai Yan down, he was still a cruel and ruthless king.

How can one feel at ease next to such a tyrant?

"It's late at night. Since Lu Qi has an appointment, send Yan'er back home first!"

Tian Ding was so angry when he saw his son-in-law expressing his gratitude, especially when he thought of the tyrant Ying Zheng, who had no idea what his son-in-law Bai Yan had done in secret.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Tian Ding finally couldn't help but stand up, ordered them to leave, and turned his back, as if he didn't want to see Bai Yan again.

At least I don’t want to see you again tonight!

In the study room.

Bai Yan and Tian Feiyan looked at each other, especially Tian Feiyan. As a daughter, Tian Feiyan rarely saw her father like this.

Realizing that her father was really angry, Tian Feiyan could only stand up with an innocent look on her face. Looking at Bai Yan who was not about to leave, she grabbed the corner of Bai Yan's clothes with her little hand and tugged, signaling Bai Yan not to provoke his father again.

"Well, father-in-law! Actually, Bai Yan came here tonight because he has something else to report to you!"

Bai Yan gave Tian Feiyan a look that asked him to wait, then bowed to Tian Ding and said.

When he saw Tian Ding turning around with anger still on his face, Bai Yan didn't know how to start talking for a moment. After all, in the palace, when he saw Ying Zheng receiving the message and handing it over after reading it, Bai Yan took the message and looked at the content, he couldn't believe it.

Qi Wangjian is still dead! No one knows how he died!

This was the news that the post stations along the way sent people to Xianyang day and night!

In Qi County, officials are still investigating the cause of death. In order to protect the women of King Jian of Qi, Concubine Li and others have been secretly escorted to Xianyang and will arrive in Xianyang soon.

Moreover, it won't be long before my father-in-law Tian Ding will also get this news.

The reason why Bai Yan left the Xianyang Palace and hurried to his father-in-law's residence, in addition to Tian Feiyan, was also because of this matter.

In Bai Yan's eyes, the people who killed King Jian of Qi could not be the old clans of Chu, Wei and Yan. The only ones who had such motives could be the Qi gentry, the Tian clan, the former ministers of Qi, and the Ying clan. It must have been one of these forces that took action.

Bai Yan looked at Ying Zheng and ruled out Ying Zheng first. But when he recalled the arguments between Ying Kan, Li Si and others, he was more inclined to believe that the Ying clan had murdered King Jian of Qi.

There is no other reason. The cause of death, which has not yet been investigated, is very intriguing. If it was really done by other forces, I am afraid that by now, people would have already slandered Ying Zheng for sending people to assassinate King Jian of Qi.

In the news, it is impossible for the local officials not to mention this matter. After all, in order to protect Ying Zheng's reputation, as local officials, it is impossible for them not to mention the matter of refuting rumors.

"What's the matter?"

Tian Ding's voice came and Bai Yan came back to his senses.

Seeing Tian Ding frowning with a slightly angry look in his eyes, and seeing Tian Feiyan's puzzled look beside him, Bai Yan still didn't know how to start. After all, in the palace study, Ying Zheng said in person that when Qi Wang Jian's women were sent to Xianyang, Qi Wang Jian's favorite concubine, Concubine Li, would be given to Tian Ding as his wife!

Think about Ying Zheng’s actions and the deep meaning behind them!

Thinking that my father-in-law Tian Ding is a member of the Tian clan and the brother of Qi Wang Tian Jian...

At this moment, even Bai Yan didn't know how to start talking to his father-in-law about this matter.

　One side of my hand is broken! It's hard to put on clothes. I can't take a shower with the plaster cast on, and my hand stinks. My mother-in-law came online today, so the update is a little late. Sorry, I'll see if I can make it up to you tomorrow.

　　Ying Zheng gave Concubine Li to Tian Ding as his wife because he learned about Bai Yan's affairs and saw that Bai Yan's stance was on the side of the Ying clan. So Ying Zheng decided to give Concubine Li to Bai Yan.

　　After all, knowing that Bai Yan would not betray him, Ying Zheng felt more at ease leaving Concubine Li with Tian Ding rather than leaving her somewhere else.

　　When the Ying clan sent Concubine Li to Xianyang, Ying Zheng would not only not bring her with him, but also would not let her stay in the palace.

(End of this chapter)