Chapter 225 Chapter 7 Returning Triumphantly

Xiang Shaolong and others boarded the Lou fleet sent by Xiaopan, and sailed against the current to Xianyang, saving them from the hardship of trekking. Ji Yanran, Zhao Zhi, Zhou Wei and Lu Dan'er came with the boat, Xiang Shaolong, Wu Guo and Jing Jun were overjoyed. Wu Tingfang, a loving mother who loves her son like her life, did not come with her in order to accompany Xiang Baoer at home.The Tian sisters naturally wanted to stay. Everyone talked about their separation. During the dinner in the cabin, Xiang Shaolong asked about Qin Qing, and Ji Yanran said with a dark expression: "Madame Huayang passed away last month, and Sister Qing came back with a letter saying that she would keep a filial piety for Madam for one year, and take care of her family business by the way. I can't go back to Xianyang."

While whispering to Jing Jun, Qingqing my Lu Dan'er proudly said: "Third Brother hasn't thanked me yet, if it wasn't for my Lu Dan'er being so entangled with the Chu Jun, how could you hug the talented girl on the left and your sister on the right now? ?” Everyone smiled when they saw that she was already a married woman and she still had the innocent demeanor of a young girl. Zhou Wei sighed: "Since you set off on the expedition, we don't need to talk about it. In fact, the whole Xianyang is terribly worried from top to bottom. Overjoyed, everyone flocked to the street, singing and dancing all night long, chanting the names of Chu Jun and Xiang Ye, and convinced that it was the protection of the black dragon that made this miraculous victory possible."

Everyone felt honored and moved. Lu Dan'er pointed at Huanjuan suddenly, and she put on the attitude of an elder sister and said: "Xiaojuan, you are going back to Xianyang today, so you should start a family and start a family. I have made arrangements for this matter, you just need to follow my orders." Wu Guo lost his voice: "If you listen to Mrs. Jing's arrangement, wouldn't it be a blind marriage?" Immediately provoked roars of laughter. When Lu Dan'er stared at Wu Guo fiercely, Ji Yanran said: "I heard that Lu Buwei heard the news of your victory and couldn't eat for three days. Three days before our departure, he led his people to the newly established East County , but we suspect that he has other plans, perhaps to meet Cheng Xun, Du Bi and others."

Teng Yi asked: "What is the relationship between Lu Buwei and Lao Ai now?" Lu Dan'er rushed to answer: "The two of them are fine, at the wedding banquet of Guan Zhongxie and Lu Niangrong, they were still very close, talking and laughing, but the people below were fighting very happily, now Du Wei The army is clearly divided into two factions, Guan Zhongxie and Xu Shang on one side, and Han Jie on the other. And Xu Shang and Han Jie are arguing endlessly because of Yang Yu's rivalry in Zuifenglou." Turning to Xiang Shaolong, he said, "Mr. Changping taught me to tell everyone first that he will hold another celebration banquet for you at Zuifeng Tower."

Huanju was most concerned about the quick aid teacher he had trained by himself, and asked about the situation of the Meng brothers and Xiao Wang Ben. Zhao Zhidao: "Xiao Ben was promoted to a general by the prince and sent to the eastern border to help Wang He. Li Mu is really powerful and wins every battle. If there is no king and general in town, I am afraid that the four eastern counties will fall." Teng Yi asked about Meng Ao, and Ji Yanran sighed: "He fell ill after being recalled to Xianyang. Lu Buwei, a heartless and unjust man, treated him very coldly. Now Lu Buwei is vigorously cultivating Guan Zhongxie, Xu Shang, Zhao Pu and Lian Jiao. , recently sent Guan Zhongxie and Zhao Pu to attack South Korea, and I heard that they even occupied a city."

Xiang Shaolong felt a big headache, Lu Buwei has always been powerful and powerful, and now he has colluded with Cheng Yu and others, it is even more difficult to deal with.Guan Zhongxie is full of both civil and military skills, if he becomes another Meng Ao and rebels in the future, the disaster will be even worse. After talking for a while, everyone went back to their cabins to rest. The two girls happily waited for Xiang Shaolong to take a bath and change clothes. When they arrived on the couch, Ji Yanran said in a low voice, "The Empress Dowager is going to Yongdu again, accompanied by Lai Ai and Mao Jiao. Husband, can you guess what happened?"

Xiang Shaolong was shocked and said: "Is she happy again?" This is the second child born to Lai Ai. When Ji Yanran nodded silently, Zhao Zhi hugged him from behind and said emotionally: "Xiang Lang! We miss you so much!" The Ji talented girl in front immediately had beautiful cheeks and gave him a charming look. What happened next, everyone knew what was going to happen. ◇◇◇◇◇◇ When Xiang Shaolong and others landed at the wharf beside the Wei River outside Xianyang City, the band played welcome music, while Xiaopan, Lord Changping and other civil and military officials had been waiting on the shore for a long time.

On the way back to the palace, the people cheered and cheered, set off firecrackers and fireworks, and every house was decorated with lanterns and festoons.The names of Chu Jun and Xiang Shaolong were called endlessly. Under the leadership of Xiao Pan, everyone first went to the Zu Temple to pay homage to Lie Zu, the ancestor of the Qin family, and paid tribute to the fallen soldiers. Then Xiaopan held a meeting with Xiang Shaolong in the inner court, and Xiaopan's other three confidants Wangling, Li Si and Lord Changping also attended. At this time, Xiao Pan was nineteen years old in name, but actually twenty-one years old, and he was a fully grown man.

Although he is half a head shorter than Xiang Shaolong, he is considered grand by the standards of ordinary people, and because of his broad brows and thick back, calm self-confidence, and unpredictable eyes, the kind of majesty who dominates the world can indeed be Teach people to be subdued and willing to work for him. He just sat casually, but his compelling demeanor was enough to make people have the urge to bow their heads and bow down. After everyone congratulated Xiang Shaolong again, Xiao Pan happily said, "Would Xiang Qing like you to be called Grand Tutor or General?" Everyone burst into laughter.

Xiang Shaolong laughed uncontrollably and said, "It's better for Taifu to hear it more pleasantly." Xiao Pan shook his head and sighed: "Victory is not arrogant. My Daqin may only be the Taifu alone. Taifu's battle laid the foundation for our Daqin to unify the world, and saved the face of the widow. Now no one dares to say behind his back. The widow treats the master too well." Lord Changping smiled and said, "Lv Buwei made a big fuss about Chu Jun treating Han Chuang favorably. Chu Jun only replied that there was absolutely nothing wrong with him, which blocked Lu Buwei's rhetoric. When someone asks about it in the future, Shaolong can also answer with this famous sentence. "

Xiang Shaolong felt warm in his heart. Xiao Pan said: "This is just a trivial matter. Even if Han Chuang is released, how much he can do. This is enough to show that the Taifu is not a ruthless person like Lu Buwei. But if Li Mu is captured in the future, the Taifu will not Don't let him go." Xiang Shaolong thought that he might meet the most respectable and fearsome Li Mu on the battlefield, so his heart sank. Knowing his intentions, Wang Ling smiled and said, "For the time being, there should be no such situation. Now Li Mu is moving his troops to attack Qi. Wang Lu was able to breathe a sigh of relief, Li Mu is indeed powerful, if this person is not eliminated for a day, he will eventually become the biggest obstacle to our eastward advance." Li Sidao: "This time the young dragon is showing his supernatural power, even if Sun Wu is resurrected, I am afraid that this battle cannot be won more crisply and beautifully." After Xiang Shaolong gave way, his heart moved and he said: "Now that the Crown Prince has become more powerful, it's time to call Wang Jian back." Lord Changping said: "Your Chu has this intention, so he is planning to send two brothers, Mengwu and Mengtian, to fight in Wei State. When they gain experience, they can succeed Wang Jian. If they act rashly at this time, they may have the power to defend the border. The important position will fall into the hands of Lu Buwei and Lao Ai." Xiao Pan lowered his voice and said: "Meng Ao is very ill now, when the widow went to visit him the day before yesterday, he said some words of praise to the Grand Tutor, it seems that he is quite regretful." Xiang Shaolong then told about Meng Ao asking him to take care of Brother Meng Wu that day. Xiao Pan became excited and said: "When the Queen Mother comes back, I will become a Marquis for the Grand Tutor. The Grand Tutor's position cannot be lower than that of Lu Buwei." Seeing that there were outsiders present, Xiang Shaolong couldn't say no to it, so he agreed lightly.There are three more years before the big day for Xiao Pan's coronation ceremony. I just hope that before that day comes, I will be thankful that I don't have to fight Li Mu on the battlefield. After leaving, Xiang Shaolong returned to Wufu while there were still three hours before the state banquet.I saw that the outside of Wufu was crowded with neighbors who welcomed him. As soon as he entered the gate, firecrackers roared in the square, full of festive atmosphere. Wu Yingyuan personally led the clansmen to greet him, grabbed Xiang Shaolong's hand and said excitedly: "My Wu family has finally produced a famous general who is so powerful in the world. I am so happy that I don't know what to say." Xiang Baoer covered her ears and rushed into his arms.Then Wu Tingfang and Tian's sisters rushed over, crying and laughing. Xiang Shaolong was in pain and coaxed, he hugged his wife, maidservant and Aier, entered the house, first paid homage to the ancestors of the Wu family, bathed and changed clothes, and then went to the hall to receive congratulations from the clansmen.Ji Yanran, Zhao Zhi, Shan Lan, Lu Dan'er and others put on fancy clothes and came out to greet relatives and friends. Teng Yi, Huan, Zhao Da and others all came back, adding to the festive atmosphere. Zhou Liang's status in the Wu family is very different because of the Eagle King's meritorious service. The Eagle King has become a more prominent protagonist than Xiang Shaolong, and the children all surround him to point out and praise him. Wu Tingfang clung to Xiang Shaolong, and couldn't stop acting coquettishly and infatuatedly. Although his lovely wife was over twenty years old, her appearance and demeanor were still as charming and infatuated as that of a young girl when they first met. Xiang Shaolong found an opportunity and discussed with Teng Yi: "I'm going to propose to Chujun that I resign from the position of commander of the capital, and I will have to rely on my second brother in the future." Teng Yi said with a smile: "Third brother should know that I am not interested in official career. From my point of view, it is better for Xiaojun to take over. In addition, Wu Guo and Zhao Da are supplemented. At the same time, two more people can be promoted." Xiang Shaolong said: "That's what Zhou Liang and Wu Yan said! Other iron guards can also be placed in the capital, and they don't have to follow us back to the pasture and have nothing to do, just wandering around." Teng Yi nodded in agreement, and the matter was decided. At this time Wu Yingyuan came over, pulled the two of them to a corner and said, "I just came back from outside the Great Wall last month, your righteous brother Wang Jian is indeed a brave and wise general, even the Huns are no match for him." After a pause, he said: "The Huns have always been invincible in the north. Men, women, and children are good at riding and shooting. They are brave and fierce. They come and go like the wind, and they can endure the bitter cold. How did you know that they were defeated by Li Mu first, and then by your fourth brother?" Now Wuzhuo has established a mountain city near Lake Baikal, and the weak ethnic groups nearby who have been bullied by the Huns have come to attach themselves. It is best to transfer another thousand of our soldiers to strengthen our strength, and we will be more sure of development." Both Xiang and Teng nodded in agreement and showed longing looks.Only in one's own country and homeland can one have real freedom and happiness. Xiao Pan presided over the victory banquet in the palace that night, and all residents in the city were given wine and food. For Xiao Pan, Xiang Shaolong's winning stick was like winning a battle by himself, he was extremely satisfied and happy. Naturally, Xiang Shaolong became the protagonist in the banquet, drinking and drinking, and halfway through the banquet, he became so drunk that he didn't even know how to leave.When he woke up the next day, he realized that he was sleeping on the dragon couch of the future Qin Shihuang. It turned out that it was Xiao Pan who insisted on treating each other like this.Ji Yanran and others stayed in the palace, waiting for him to get up. When Xiaopan came back, he had lunch with Xiang Shaolong and others, and it was quite like a family reunion. Xiang Shaolong proposed to Xiao Pan that Jing Jun should be the commander of the cavalry, and Wu Guo, Zhou Liang, and Zhao Da should be the deputy, Xiao Pan agreed without hesitation, and said with a smile: "It's just a mere commander of the cavalry, it really shouldn't be the commander of the cavalry." General and leader." Xiang Shaolong took the opportunity to propose to go back to the ranch to live a peaceful life, although Xiao Pan was unwilling, he had no choice but to agree. After the meal, Xiang Shaolong led his wife and children back to Wufu, took a nap, and woke up refreshed. Ji Yanran's three lovely wives and Tian's sisters were sitting beside the couch and gossiping about family affairs, what they were talking about was Xiang Baoer's interesting stories, and they were very happy, listening to his heart melted, and he felt sweet and warm.Compared with the cruelty and cruelty of war, this is really a warm and affectionate paradise. When the girls saw him wake up, they hurriedly waited for him to get up. Ji Yanran whispered in his ear: "Butler Tu asked you to meet at the old place at dusk, and Mr. Changping booked a separate courtyard in Zuifeng Tower tonight, and asked you to go to the banquet tonight. Sigh! Mr. Changping doesn't know you Haven't you had time to spend time with your wife and children at home since you came back?" Wu Tingfang next to her said coquettishly, "If you don't come back tonight, Fang'er won't sleep on the bed." Xiang Shaolong almost made an oath to promise to go early and return early, and the two girls returned angry and happy. Jiu Biesheng was newly married, when Tian's sisters served him in the bath, Xiang Shaolong carried Wu Tingfang into the bath room, comforting his wife and maid with practical actions. After playing with Xiang Baoer for a while, he "went out in micro-services" and went to the meeting first. ◇◇◇◇◇◇ After meeting in the secret nest, Tu exchanged a few words of greeting, and then turned to the main topic: "Shaolong showed his power today, repelled the Allied Forces of the Five Nations, and also disrupted Lu Buwei's deployment and position, and Meng Ao was seriously ill. He had to change his strategy. Now he not only colludes with Du Bi, Pu and others, but also tries to win over Lao Ai, in a desperate struggle." After a pause, he continued: "This old thief has completely given up on the crown prince. He knows that the day the crown prince is crowned will be the time of his downfall, so he will definitely put all his eggs in one basket before that day. .” Xiang Shaolong frowned and said, "Now that the Crown Prince's authority is increasing day by day, Lai Ai will not trust him easily. What kind of tricks can Thief Lu come up with?" Tuxian sighed: "If it is beneficial, we will cooperate. The problem is that Lai Ai also wants to rebel. You must know that Lai Ai is a rogue and rogue who has always been evil. The lucky minister who was a slave and jumped into the cloak of an eunuch, except for Lu Buwei who has ulterior motives, who else is willing to attach to and support him. Under such circumstances, it is not impossible for Lu and Lai to work together again. Their relationship is of course not It will last long, and I think the day when the rebellion succeeds is the time for them to break up." Xiang Shaolong was distressed: "Could it be that Zhu Ji will really sit back and watch Lai Ai's plot to overthrow her own son?" Tu Xian sighed: "Zhu Ji is already deeply addicted, and Lai Ai has special methods for women, and Zhu Ji is greedy for a moment of love and happiness, and the wrong circumstances made Lai Ai more and more powerful, forming cliques to welcome private interests. After the Shaolong expedition, Lai Ai, as the leader of the ministers, actively participated in everything, and even claimed to be a "false father", and her heart can be seen." Xiang Shaolong laughed dumbly and said, "Fake father? Thanks to him, he figured it out, first Lu Buwei, then Lai Ai, didn't he think that if he wanted to ride on the head of the king, it would only bring about a fatal disaster?" Tu Xian said: "How many people like the young dragon know how to retreat after success and avoid the end of the death of the cunning rabbit and the end of the lackeys. I heard from Tao Gong that the day when the crown prince is crowned is when you hide in the north of the Great Wall. Shall I be allowed to belong to the family of Tuxian, and to be attached to the descendant of Shaolong Jiwei?" Xiang Shaolong said solemnly: "To be able to ride and gallop on the Mobei prairie side by side with Chief Tutor is what Shaolong wished for." Tuxian stretched out his hand to hold him touched, but couldn't speak for a while. Xiang Shaolong asked about the situation of Zhongfu's mansion, Tu Xian said: "I almost forgot one thing. Recently, two swordsmen came from Qi State, both are disciples of Jixia Sword Master Cao Qiudao, one Ren Qianli, The other Fang Yong rarely shows his face outside and has a mysterious attitude. If I guessed correctly, they should be experts sent by Tian Dan to Xianyang at the request of Lu Buwei to assassinate Shaolong when necessary." Xiang Shaolong was surprised: "Since that's the case, how could they let Brother Tu know their identities?" Tuxian laughed and said, "It's all because of my wide-ranging eyes and eavesdropping on Xu Shang's private conversations with them, so I can guess where Tian Dan is going. Now the two people Lu Tian hates the most are Shaolong. Not for the sake of profit, but also go to the less dragon and then go faster." Xiang Shaolong laughed and said: "Aren't there few people who want to kill me? That's right, is Xu Shang competing with Han Jie for Yang Yu? Could it be that Lv Lai's beauty and beauty competition is continued by them?" Tuxian snorted coldly: "What's there to argue about? Lu Buwei has strictly ordered Xu Shang not to compete with Han Jie. That's why I know that Lu Buwei is going to collude with Lai Ai. Hmph! After Han Jie became an official, the more he He was so arrogant that he shot and hurt people when he disagreed with him. Since he was backed by Lao Ai, the prince didn't dare to do anything to him. But now Han Jie has lost interest in Yang Yu again, because Zuifenglou has a beauty who is even better than Shan Meimei. I really feel pity for this girl, and she also declares that she is a performer and not a person, which man would not want to get it quickly." Xiang Shaolong lost his voice and said, "Is there really such a thing as performing arts without selling yourself? Who can keep her?" Tu Xian said: "Only by her name of 'Linglongyan' Feng Fei, her innocence can be preserved, but it is a coincidence that she came here three days before Shaolong returned to Xianyang. Now it has caused a lot of trouble among the ministers. There was a great commotion, and everyone rushed to the Zuifeng Tower." Xiang Shaolong frowned and said, "Brother Tu is implying that she is here to deal with me?" Tuxian sighed: "Feng Fei is the head of the three famous concubines, and is highly respected by the dignitaries of all countries. She was originally a princess of the Song Dynasty. I don't know why she has been reduced to prostitution. It is said that there are not many people who can instigate her, but it is a precautionary measure." You must be careful, Shaolong should be careful. Now in the six eastern countries, the person you most want to kill is Shaolong." Xiang Shaolong smiled wryly: "The problem is that I'm going to the Drunken Wind Tower tonight, I hope those bad friends didn't pick her to accompany me." Tuxian smiled and said: "If she is willing to come to drink with her, Shaolong must be more careful, because she has been in Xianyang for so long, and she has never tried to agree to drink with anyone." Xiang Shaolong smiled wryly for a while, and moaned: "Beauty has that kind of magical power. Although we men know that the other party is uneasy and kind, but no matter what, we always want to find other benefits in them, and forget that they may be just beautiful. , really hide evil intentions." Tuxian smiled and said: "You will understand after seeing Feng Fei. She must be beautiful inside and outside, a stunner with a blue body and a bright heart, or just because of her different positions, she will become an enemy with ulterior motives. Fortunately, Shaolong is very sensitive to beauty She has always been very determined, even if Feng Fei has a conspiracy, it will not come in handy." After talking for a few more words, the two said goodbye and broke up. Xiang Shaolong suddenly wanted to visit Meng Ao who was seriously ill, but because he had to go to Lord Changping's banquet, he had to postpone the matter until tomorrow.