Chapter 10 The fifth section lamented the difficulty of meeting people

On the vast Hexi plateau, there is a team of horses galloping north, crossing Jiuyuan again, and rushing along the Yinshan grassland to the east of Yan Kingdom.At the front of the horse team was a black flag with the words "Special Envoy of the King of Qin Bai" written in large characters, a bronze chariot under the flag was empty, and a young general in a black cloak beside the chariot was exactly Bai Qi. One month ago, Bai Qi led an army of 50,000 to Lishi Fortress, preparing to resist Zhao's sudden attack.Bai Qi has always paid attention to the wars of various countries and the leading generals. He heard that Zhao Guo was in command of Lian Po, so he felt that Zhao Guo might not attack Qin with all his strength, but wanted to test it out, and would never act rashly.The root of Bai Qi's intuition lies in two facts: one is that Zhao Yong of Zhao State has just ascended the throne for three years and is planning an ambitious political reform, and generally would not take risks at this time; The Allied Forces of the Three Jin Dynasties were newly defeated in Yiyang, and the State of Zhao was still afraid of the combat power of the Qin Army.Based on this speculation, it is likely that because Zhao Guo was unable to determine the internal affairs of Qin, he falsely responded to Ying Zhuang's story and sent Lian Po to have another meaning.

Lian Po, a native of Mayi, Zhao State, was a young man who joined the army, and he was bold and bold. He would charge bravely in every battle, and he became a general step by step by relying on bloody attacks from pawns.In the 20th year of Zhao Suhou, Lian Po was already the former general of the army, and became a prestigious general of the Northern Army of Zhao State who specialized in dealing with the Xiongnu, Donghu, and Linhu.This man has been dealing with the Huns cavalry in the Yinshan grassland for a long time, and he is brave and tenacious in battle.Leading 2,000 cavalry at a time to escort Zhao Guo's horses to the south, but was surrounded by more than 10,000 cavalry who suddenly killed the horses in the depths of the grassland!All the generals were afraid, and they all suggested to abandon their horses and flee south.Lian Po sternly shouted: "Army and horses are the foundation of the country! Abandoning a horse and fleeing for one's life is no different from treason? Who dares to say goodbye, and immediately kills the army!" Hearing the sound, the soldiers shouted in unison: "I am willing to fight to the death with the general and serve the country!" Lian Po Po immediately ordered the horses to be driven behind the nearest hill, and then sent flying cavalry south to fetch rescuers, and then using this crescent-shaped hill as a support, divided the two thousand fine cavalry into four teams - one team was facing To meet the enemy at the mountain pass, the two teams attacked from the left and right wings, and the first team took a camera on the high hillside to support the weak point.When the Xiongnu cavalry came rumbling like dark clouds and heavy thunder, Lian Po raised his arms and shouted: "Warriors serve the country! Kill—" with his bare arms, he took the lead and led five hundred knights to fight from the front.

The Xiongnu's tactics were simple. Just after rushing into the col, they saw red cavalry on three sides approaching like red clouds all over the sky, and retreated in panic.Lian Po immediately returned to the army.After a while, the general of the Xiongnu saw that the Zhao army was silent, so he sent 2,000 cavalry to try to attack, but Lian Po's three-sided encirclement and pressure hit killed most of them!Although the general of the Xiongnu was horrified, he also saw clearly the reality of the Zhao army. After a short rest, he immediately sent 5,000 cavalry for a second wave of fierce attack.Lian Po followed suit and beheaded more than a thousand Hun knights!It was getting late at this time, and the two sides faced each other far away to set up camp.Lian Po personally stood on the top of the mountain and watched until midnight. Hearing the roar of the Huns camp blowing in the wind, Lian Po decisively ordered 300 knights to drive the horses away quietly, and the rest of the knights attacked the Huns at night.Lian Po took the lead, and more than a thousand knights fought out on three sides, violently attacking the enemy camp!Unaware of the truth, the Xiongnu panicked and left more than 2,000 dead bodies to escape.

After this battle, Lian Po's courage became famous all over the world, and he was called the "champion brave general". Such a brave general, after becoming a former general, is surprisingly cautious and never fights rashly.After Zhao Suhou's death, Zhao Yong ascended the throne and promoted Lian Po to be a former general.This former general is not the former general of the army, but the former enemy general of the entire Zhao country.Zhao Guo had no generals at that time, and Zhao Yong often commanded the troops himself. Lian Po, the former general, almost commanded the battle and became the de facto general in charge of the army.What impresses the world is that the higher the position of this Lian Po, the more prudent he is in using troops. In every battle, he will stick to his defense and wait for the enemy to relax before attacking fiercely.In this way, Lianpo has another title - good old Lianpo.Such a famous general from the Zhao Kingdom, who was born in the army, is already in his fifties at this time, and he is already called an old general among the young generals in the army. Can he rashly attack Qin?

Bai Qi thought through it thoroughly, so he did it solidly.The army marched northward with great fanfare and full of military might. At the same time, they sent a large number of scouts disguised as civilians to Jinyang of Zhao State to spread the news of Qin State's army going northward.After setting up camp in the Lishi Fortress, the Qin Army even spread banners on both sides of the river, claiming to be "one hundred thousand iron cavalry against the Zhao Army". .At the same time, Bai Qi secretly drove 30,000 iron riders to ambush in the Grand Canyon northeast of Lishi Fortress on a moonless night.This is the only way for Zhao Jun to attack Qin from Jinyang. If Zhao Jun really attacks, Bai Qi will kill here.

Finally, ten days later, Tan Ma came to report: Zhao's army retreated from Jinyang and stationed in the Zhangshui River Valley northeast of Handan, the hinterland of Zhao.A great battle that the Qin State was very unwilling to fight disappeared like this. Just when Bai Qi was about to return to Lantian, Xianyang's Kuaima special envoy arrived, bringing full guard of honor and credentials, as well as a secret document from the Ganmao Weixie Office, asking Bai Qi to be the "special envoy to welcome the queen", Go to the country of Yan to welcome Princess Mi back to Xianyang.Bai Qi was able to memorize that short secret letter almost verbatim: "The major events in Xianyang have been decided, and the rebellion is all done. The new king has entered the king's city and is in the process of burying the king of Qin. The general is familiar with the state of Yan and can serve as a special envoy." Go north, welcome Empress Dowager Mi back to Qin as soon as possible!" Naturally, Bai Qi immediately weighed the weight of the word "Queen Dowager".The new monarch, mother and son share weal and woe, and the new monarch is still in his youth and has not yet been crowned. There are many powerful officials in the country. To use the old saying of the Spring and Autumn Period, this is a delicate period when "the master is less suspicious of the country".At this time, a well-established and vicissitudes of life empress dowager is extraordinary.In other words, just because the matter is as important as welcoming the new king, the Xianyang parties made Bai Qi, an indispensable general at the moment, a special envoy.

Half a month later, Bai Qi's special envoy cavalry finally arrived at the foot of Yanshan Mountain, and the archery tower of Jicheng was already in sight. Diplomatic Etiquette: The special envoy can only bring ten guards into the capital, and a thousand cavalry cannot enter the city.Bai Qi then ordered the iron cavalry to camp 30 li outside the city, led two clerks and ten iron eagle warriors in full ceremonial guards, changed to a bronze chariot, and limped into Jicheng. After entering Jicheng, Bai Qi went straight to Yaqing Mansion to meet Le Yi.After the Zizhi Rebellion, the Kingdom of Yan was wary of fearing that the power would fall to the side. King Yan Zhao simply no longer appointed a prime minister, and Shangqing and Yaqing divided government affairs.At this time, there is not even Shangqing, only Le Yi, Yaqing, is the highest military and political minister, assisted by the Chinese doctor Ju Xin.Therefore, this Yaqing Mansion is actually the center of the government affairs of Yan State. Anyone who has a special envoy must first inspect the official seal and communicate the mission in this Yaqing Mansion. , Set up the hospitality level of the post house, and then report to the monarch to determine whether to meet the special envoy.All of this, in the Warring States Period of the Central Plains, was done by a special official office of the Prime Minister’s Mansion. The Qin State and Zhao State were called the Pedestrian Office, the Wei State was called the Dianke Office, the Qi State was called the Lord and Guest of the Princes, and the Chu State was called the Yezhe.At the beginning of the recovery of the Yan Kingdom, there were very few officials in Yaqing's government, and there were few contacts with other countries. There was no official office specializing in foreign affairs, and everything had to be seen by Le Yi to complete.

Yaqing Mansion is a simple courtyard with three entrances, and there are only two or three rows of hitching posts in the carriage and horse yard in front of the gate, and there is no empty space for parking.Bai Qi came with a tall chariot and a horse. In Jicheng, where there are not even oxen and carts, he is like a giant standing out from the crowd.Bai Qi has always hated pomp and pomp, and he was not good at showing off. Seeing this situation, he dismounted early and walked to the gate of Yaqing's mansion on foot. " The gatekeepers had already seen this magnificent team of chariots and horses and the special envoy's banner, and thought that the special envoy of Qin would be arrogant and rude, so he coughed loudly to the four soldiers in the porch, and signaled to give the special envoy of Qin a vigor. Soft nails to touch.At this moment, when Bai Qi came on foot, the gatekeeper was secretly surprised. Unexpectedly, the special envoy with the high crown and cloak surrendered his hands, the gatekeeper immediately felt that it was a great sight, and quickly bowed deeply: "The special envoy Wait a moment, the little official will report to Yaqing immediately." He disappeared behind the screen wall in a short step.

In a moment, there was a burst of laughter from inside the door, and it was actually Le Yi who greeted him personally, and in the corridor, he cupped his hands in the distance: "General Bai Qi, are you all right?" Behind him was a red man with fluttering sleeves. Middle-aged man in clothes. "The last general, Bai Qi, see Yaqing." Bai Qi did not expect Le Yi to greet him in person, so he bowed solemnly and gave a big gift. Le Yi had already laughed and walked over to hold Bai Qi's hand: "The general is a special envoy, it's really hard to be a brother." Then he pointed to the man in red behind him and said with a smile: "This is a famous scholar from Jixia, the Chinese Doctor Juxin, I got to know you a little bit!"

The man in red had been looking at Bai Qi intently, his eyes were shining brightly, but he didn't realize it.Bai Qi was not good at socializing in the army for a long time, but he was a little embarrassed by him, and hurriedly cupped his hands and saluted: "The last general Bai Qi, I have seen Dr. Zhong." Ju Xin suddenly came to his senses, and laughed loudly: "The general is out of phase! Ju Xin is rude, fortunately don't take offense." Le Yi smiled and said, "Ju Xin once studied under Tang Ju, a famous physiognomy master, and he must have commented on the general. Let's go! Let's talk in the mansion."

As Le Yi passed the screen wall, Bai Qi took a closer look, and saw that the three-entry mansion of the powerful minister of the Yan State could be seen through at a glance: a bamboo forest courtyard in the middle, a six-bay state affairs hall in the north, and a row of green bricks and tiles in the east The house belongs to the official office, and the row to the west is the house of the guards and servants; the back of the state affairs hall is empty, which is obviously a back garden.Except for the emerald green bamboo forest, everything in the courtyard is gray.Le Yi saw that Bai Qi seemed to be surprised, so he smiled leisurely: "Le Yi also loves Guangsha tall cars, but it's a pity that Jicheng was destroyed in the flames of war, and the generals are all bullock carts, the general laughed." Bai Qi is solemn He cupped his hands and said: "The time is poor and the ambition is obvious. Yaqing is in a high position and is economical. Bai Qi admires him the most. How dare he be frivolous?" He laughed loudly: "It's such a small detail that the general rewards him so much, Le Yi is sincere and frightened!" He said that he was sincere and frightened, but his face was full of words, so Ju Xin couldn't help laughing: "General Bai Qi is serious and serious, But it's not suitable for Yaqing to be so outstanding." Le Yi joked, then dragged Bai Qi into a hall next to the State Affairs Hall. "Serve the wine!" Le Yi ordered before he was seated. But Bai Qi cupped his hands: "It's important for the state to drink alcohol, why dare to bother Yaqing?" Le Yi smiled and said: "Don't come, Le Yi doesn't want to drink either. The general will make an exception when he comes." Ju Xin sighed: "Yaqing is very strict with himself, it is rare to make an exception today." While talking, an old servant had already brought three jars of swallow wine, and another servant brought a large wooden plate, on which there were three pottery bowls with bright red sauced meat, and that was all.After a while, Le Yi opened the altar to pour wine for Bai Qi and Ju Xin, then returned to his seat, held up a bowl and said with a smile: "Le Yi has heard about Bai Qi's outstanding soldiers for a long time, and it's too late to meet each other. Come! Clean up the dust for the general Let's make a bowl together!" After saying that, he held up the big bowl and drank it all.Bai Qi raised his bowl with both hands and said: "Yaqing's family is a famous general, and Bai Qi is a latecomer in the army. How dare you be rewarded by Yaqing like this? Thank you Yaqing!" He also raised a big bowl and drank it all.Le Yi shook his head and said: "The general is poor! Isn't it true that the famous ministers are from the state, and the strong generals are from the ranks? The place where the battle is fought is the place where you can see the real talent! Such a family, is it what we value?" Bai Qiyuan He is of true nature, and hates the vanity and vanity of the descendants of famous families the most. Seeing that Le Yi is not only not proud of being a famous general, but despises such behaviors, he can't help feeling hot in his heart: "Yaqing's words are exactly the hero's feelings. Great luck for the country!" Le Yi laughed and slapped the table and said: "Doctor Ju Xin is also good at physiognomy, let me tell you who is the hero in the seat?" Bai Qi said, "Yaqing just talked about it. Astrological divination, military taboo, Bai Qi I have never believed it, so what is the evidence?" "The general is on the mend!" As soon as the words fell to the point, Ju Xin shook his head loudly: "Astrology and divination are used in planning and never ending. Decisions are not based on astrology and divination, but on the basis of doing the best of human affairs. This is a matter. It is the foundation of it. However, the reason why it lasts forever is to make up for the shortcomings of others and speculate on the unknown mysteries. Since there are mysteries in the world and the way of heaven, there must be unexpected changes. Therefore, astrological divination often contradicts the reality. , It makes people feel astonished, and most of the heroes and virtuous wisdom are regarded as false. For example, King Wu of Zhou launched an army to attack Zhou and occupied the Taimiao. Why do you need to ask about rotten tortoise shells? From this point of view, what the general said is the right way. However, if it is used to observe people and plan things, astrology and divination can often predict what people can't predict, solve confusion and make up for mistakes. , but not necessarily absurd and untrue everywhere. Among them, there are more talented people, whose miraculous abilities are often jaw-dropping! With the greatness of Confucius, he did not talk about strange powers and chaos, but he edited "Yi" and wefted the three wonders. How about us? In fact, astrology and divination is a study of the use of tools. If it is used properly, it should be used properly. Bai Qi was startled when he heard that, then he cupped his hands and said, "A doctor's opinion is a family's opinion. Bai Qi would like to be taught." Bai Qi didn't know much about this kind of knowledge at first, and the actual combat in the military is based on the facts. He has never had even the experience of watching the stars and divination.Since he learned books and practiced martial arts as a young man, Bai Qi believed in "the military strategist is based on personnel and affairs", and never believed in the so-called vain sayings such as the so-called yin and yang of heavenly officials.In his impression, all military masters are like this. The monarch of the world, King Wei Hui believed in these things the most, but the more he fought, the more he lost, and the more people used, the more mediocre he became.In his later years, he couldn't figure it out, so he specifically explored the mystery with Wei Liaozi (who was a national captain named Liao) who was proficient in the art of war, and asked: "People say that the knowledge of the Yellow Emperor's "Tianguan" can be victorious in every battle. Do you have such knowledge?" Wei Liaozi replied clearly and simply: "The Yellow Emperor is just a matter of personnel! If you can't win an attack, you can't win a battle, and you can't use it all the time. It's all people's mistakes." Immediately afterwards, Wei Liaozi told two stories to King Wei Hui who loved to listen to stories: First, King Wu defeated Zhou.According to the book "Tianguan": if you back the water, you will die, and if you garrison Xiangban (hillside), you will be abolished.However, when King Wu of Zhou led 22,500 elite soldiers to fight, he lined up with his back to Jishui and faced the mountains. Shang Zhou's army of more than 100,000 was killed and fled.Finally, Wei Liaozi asked: "Smart and brave as King Zhou, don't you know that Zhou Jun violated the Heavenly Official Formation?" The second is the battle between Chu and Qi in the Spring and Autumn Period.According to the "Tianguan" book: when the two armies are at war, the side pointed by the star handle wins, and the other side should not launch an offensive.General Chu's son Xin led the army to the north, and met Qi's army in Langye. It happened that a comet appeared, and the star handle was in the direction of Qi's army!The lieutenants advised Young Master Xin to return to the army quickly, but Young Master Xin laughed loudly and said, "Comet idiot, how do you know about military affairs? Fighting with brooms, you are about to hit people with broom handles!" The next day, they immediately launched a fierce attack and broke the entire army. The army is 150,000. In the end, Wei Liaozi quoted a sentence from the "Huang Di Jing": "Gods first, ghosts first, and my wisdom first!"-Believe in ghosts and gods first, it is better to examine my resourcefulness first!He also warned Wei Huiwang in one sentence: "People say "Tianguan", it's just a matter of personnel, how can there be others!" Of course, Bai Qi would not agree with Ju Xin's statement, but he had a mission, but he didn't want to argue with others about such false stories, so he reluctantly recognized the other party as "the words of the family", and also politely expressed "sincerely." Teachable", I don't want to say any more. Ju Xin was open-minded, and he could hear Bai Qi's subtext, so he looked at Bai Qi and smiled and said: "It's just an empty talk, it's just a matter of opinion, so don't worry about it, general. Today you can see a hero, Ju Xin feels honored, and would like to make a statement for the general, how about it as evidence in the future?" Although he was smiling, he was serious and sincere. The etiquette of first friendship, the so-called advice, is naturally to persuade the other party's lack of arrows.Although Bai Qi is serious, he has always been modest, listening to Xin's sincere words in the drama, he bowed in awe: "Bai Qi is reckless, sir teach me." Le Yi waved his hand and said with a smile: "Speak up quickly when you're drunk, why should the general be overly modest? Let's just listen to the drama and talk about it." Ju Xin smiled leisurely, looked at Bai Qi and said: "The general's skull is like a spear, and his spirit is filled with energy. This is the appearance of a soldier god. He also has the horned eyes of a falcon, and the cheek lines are very deep. The master Shen Xiong is strong and sharp. Unmatched. Ten years later, the generals will be famous. After more than twenty years, no one in the world will dare to fight against the generals." When Ju Xin spoke, Le Yi also glanced at Bai Qi, but his eyes widened as if they were meeting him for the first time.Bai Qi turned out to be a civilian special envoy. Although he was wearing soft cowhide armor inside, he was wearing a cloak and jade crown outside. Without the military armor from last time, his head looked even more pointed like a spear. Adding on a four-inch black jade crown, he unexpectedly It is a little longer than the ordinary iron spear, and the long black hair is gathered behind the head, which is like the black tassel under the banner iron spear!Looking at it at a glance, a pair of slender triangular eyes are shining brightly, which is solemn and threatening and hard to offend.Le Yi couldn't help saying a long "Hey!", and a surprised smile filled his face. Suddenly, Bai Qi laughed loudly: "The world is so big, even if Bai Qi has the name of a battle formation, how can he scare off the world's powerful enemies? With Le Yi Yaqing here, how can Bai Qi have no opponent? Mr. It was a joke." But Ju Xin didn't smile at all, he just glanced at Le Yi, pondered for a while and said: "Yaqing Le Yi is a famous general and a great talent, but the times are too powerful, so I can't say enough about it. The appearance of a general is absolutely perfect. .” Bai Qi cupped his hands and said, "Mr.'s words are doubtful for the time being. I hope to hear 'Ran Ze' later." Ju Xin sighed, and it really was "then", and then said: "The general's brows are wide and wide, and the brows are full of killing. This is too much murder. If the general can stop and stop during the battle, he can succeed." The merit of all ages." Bai Qi frowned, and finally couldn't help but sneer: "Stop and stop? Soldiers, the land of death and life, how can they be as pedantic as Song Xianggong? If you don't listen to such 'then' words." It was actually a bit blunt. Le Yi, on the other hand, praised: "The first friendship is not against the heart, the general is really a true hero!" Bai Qi handed over to Ju Xin with a guilty smile and said: "Bai Qi is reckless, please forgive me." Ju Xin said with a hearty smile: "Don't make a fuss, come from your heart, you are a real general! You can't admire Ju Xin, how dare you have him?" "Thank you so much, Yaqing, doctor." Bai Qi changed the topic with a bow: "As a special envoy, Bai Qi dare not delay, please ask Yaqing's house to inspect all the documents immediately, and arrange a date to see King Yan .After the affairs of state are settled, Bai Qi should have a hearty drink with the two of you!" Le Yi smiled leisurely and said: "Don't worry, General. The general situation of the Qin State is established, and Princess Mi will return home. The General will rest for one night, and tomorrow I will accompany the General to meet the King of Yan." Bai Qi was a little surprised: "Yaqing didn't read the credentials, and Bai Qi didn't explain it, yet why did he know Bai Qi's mission so well?" Ju Xin said with a smile: "Although Le Yi is a military strategist, he has the talent of a strategist. Planning for the country is like a general predicting the enemy before the battle. He predicted that the general situation of the Qin State would be settled, and the general will come to Yan as a special envoy." Bai Qi couldn't help admiring from the bottom of his heart: "Yaqing is a great talent, and Bai Qi admires him the most." Le Yi waved his hands again and again and laughed: "Where did the words come from? The state-owned scouts spread the news. If you pay attention, who can't know it? How can the drama be wrong and reward Le Yi?" Ju Xin laughed and said, "Don't you hear that 'knowledge is easy to break but difficult'? It is because of the spread of news that it is easy to confuse people's eyes and ears. If you get a piece of news, you can break things. Everyone in the world is talented. How can there be such a thing as a foolish king?" ?” Bai Qi patted the table and said with emotion: "Sir, what you said is very true. Zhao Guo and Qin are close together, and they don't know the general situation of Qin State. Isn't it a proof?" "General, did you say Zhao Yong?" Le Yi shook his head and smiled, "This King Zhao is a great man, with great talent and general plan, but his heart is unpredictable. Le Yi ventured to speculate that he was using a trick to blind Qin and hide his secrets. " "I would like to hear the details." Bai Qi looked solemn, eager to hear Le Yi's words. But Le Yi shook his head and smiled, "This is something for later, but it's hard to explain it clearly today." Seeing that Le Yi didn't want to say any more, Bai Qi cupped his hands and said, "Dare to ask Yaqing, Bai Qi wants to meet Princess Mi first tonight, I wonder if it's possible?" Le Yi flashed his eyes and said with a smile: "Princess Mi lives in Yanshan Palace. After meeting King Yan tomorrow, how about I go with the general to greet her?" "It's so good." Bai Qi stood up after speaking: "It's bothering you so much, Bai Qi bids farewell." But Le Yi didn't hold back either, he got up with a smile and drank a bowl with Bai Qi again, then sent Bai Qi Yin Yin to the gate of the mansion, and asked Ju Xin to send Bai Qi and his party to the post house to rest, and then he entered the palace immediately . But he said it was good to live in the post house in vain, but he was very worried in his heart.From a general point of view, the Yan State is struggling to recover, and it is also trying to stop the war with the powerful Qin State. There will probably be no change in letting Princess Mi return to Qin.That being the case, why did Le Yi politely refuse him to meet Princess Mi before meeting King Yan?As the special envoy of the State of Qin, he proposed to meet the princess who is about to return first. The etiquette is reasonable, and Princess Mi is not a hostage after all.However, as an official of Yan State who wanted to befriend Qin State, Le Yi's refusal was incomprehensible. What was the reason? "Report to the general: the secret scouts are waiting outside." The accompanying military officials walked quickly into the hall. Bai Qi turned his head: "Quick, let him in." A young man with the appearance of a brocade businessman walked in leisurely.As soon as he entered the small hall, the young businessman immediately turned into a soldier's gait, and he cupped his hands and said: "Report to the general: Princess Mi's whereabouts have been found out, and she lives in the hunting palace in Gushui River Valley outside Yuyang Fortress. The palace has not been used for many years. It's just a manor at the moment." "Hunting palace?" Bai Qi asked suddenly: "Where is Le Yi's fiefdom?" "Exactly. Outside the hunting palace is Le Yi's fiefdom." Bai Qi thought for a moment and ordered decisively: "You prepare immediately, and leave the city in half an hour." "Hi!" The stealth scout strode away. Bai Qi immediately called the accompanying military officials for a while to give instructions, and then entered the bedroom. When he came out, he was wearing a cloth robe and a green cloth turban, just like a horse dealer in the wild.Walking to the corridor, there was a single-horse black chariot waiting, so he stepped into the chariot without saying a word and stomped on the foot, and the chariot clanged out of the special envoy's courtyard and out of the gate of the post house.At that time, when the sun was about to fall, there was an endless stream of business travelers leaving the city, Chinese people returning to the city, horses and horses, and the driver of the black-covered chariot, as soon as the driver of the black-covered chariot showed the driving token of the Yaqing Mansion, he mixed with the traffic of business travelers and went out of the city smoothly.Before he could reach Lixu, he heard the melodious sound of horns behind him, and Jicheng was closed. After the war is over, once you leave the gate of Jicheng, you will see desolation everywhere, not even the bustle and bustle outside Hangu Pass, let alone compare with the brightly lit inns outside the four gates of Xianyang.Seeing the blood-red sun set behind the mountain, a sliver of sunset glow dissipated, and the black night suddenly enveloped the field.The car drove to a desolate mountain bend, and only heard a short frog cry, and the car stopped.Bai Qili got out of the chariot, jumped on an empty saddle horse, softly shouted: "Go!", and saw five riders flying out of the mountain bend in succession, and they were the first to go.Bai Qi flicked the reins of the horse, caught up with the five horsemen like lightning, and the horse team came straight to the northwest to buy water. Gushui comes from the dense desert forest on the northern plateau, flows forty miles west of Jicheng, and flows south into the sea.A hundred miles to the northwest of Jicheng where Gushui flows, there is a vast mountainous area, and only the Gushui River Valley is the only way to pass through this mountainous area.Xiongnu South County, here is the only way to pass.A long time ago, Yan State built a garrison fort here. Because Gushui gathered a large swamp here, most of the Yan people on the shore lived on fishing and hunting, so the fortress was called Yuyang Fort.There are mountains, waters and grasslands and dense forests, so it is naturally a good place for hunting, so there is naturally a hunting palace for the royal family of Yan.Zizhi Bingzheng has been in power for more than ten years since the civil strife in Yan, the government and the people are in panic, and the royal family is suffering from frequent disasters, so no one patronizes this palace.The Yuyang Fortress was in vain, so the Xiongnu cavalry took the opportunity to go south to plunder, and the palace became a good place for General Hu to rest his horse. Although it was looted before leaving, it was not burned.When King Yanzhao came to the throne, he granted Le Yi the rich land in the south of Yuyang, which was at risk of being plundered by Hu Qi, together with the empty palace. The secret scouts had already heard the route clearly. Even though it was night, they still rode fast, and arrived at the mountain pass of Gushui River Valley after more than an hour.As soon as he entered the mountain pass, Bai Qi smelled the peculiar sweaty smell of galloping horses from the wind in his face. With a short whistle, the horse team immediately turned into a bend in the mountain.Bai Qi ordered in a low voice: "Two people stay here, and three people walk into the valley with me!" The five knights dismounted immediately, and the two gathered the reins in their hands and pulled them to a hiding place.The secret scouts led the way, and Bai Qi followed closely. After the two iron eagle warriors were cut off, a triangular cone of infantry strode along the root of the mountain and entered the valley.In the dark night, the valley gradually widened, and the ground turned into soft grass. The white river also widened, and the sound of the waves at the mouth of the valley turned into an even and fine rushing flow.It is conceivable that this valley was originally a treasure land with abundant water and grass on the outside and on the inside.King Yan Zhao entrusted such a fertile valley to Le Yi, which shows his great reliance on Le Yi.As Bai Qi walked and thought, he suddenly felt a burst of emotion. Suddenly, a faint light appeared ahead, and the forward scouts reported in a low voice: "General, the hunting palace is here." Bai Qi ordered in a low voice to the two Tie Ying warriors behind: "You two keep a secret watch." He waved his hand again, "Follow me into the village." In the past, he arrived at the root of the mountain behind the palace in a short while.Bai Qi made a gesture, and the two flew up the mountain, hiding behind the big tree and looking into the palace. This palace is very small, in fact, it is just a small manor with a circle of houses.Under the tall lanterns, the villa gate and tall stone walls made of huge stones can be faintly seen, which seem to be more powerful than the houses in the courtyard.Looking from a distance from the mountainside, there is also a wind lamp flickering in the stone pavilion in the courtyard, it seems that someone is talking faintly!Bai Qi thought for a while, and with a gesture, the two flew down the mountain, and after a few vertical leaps, they reached the big wall at the root of the mountain.Bai Qi waved his hand, signaling to the secret scouts to wait and respond, and then he clasped the crack in the stone between the walls and swam up like a gecko. When he got to the wall, Bai Qi looked up and down, only to find that there was a barbed copper net between the high wall and the roof!Even so, Bai Qi was not surprised, because the hunting palace must be in a place where wild animals haunt. In order to prevent wild animals from entering the manor from the hillside, hunting villas usually have this kind of defense called Skynet.Bai Qi was born in the army, and he is the most meticulous figure out the way soldiers overcome difficulties and dangers. There are often ingenious battle moves spread in the army. Whether they are knights or infantry, they are all proud of being able to fight under Bai Qi's command——Military exploits Maximum, minimum casualties!Facing the copper net in front of him, without a moment's hesitation, he tightened his cloth robe and rolled towards the copper net!It turned out that he was wearing fine iron scale armor inside, and a cloth jacket was wrapped around him, when he rolled up, even though the jacket was torn, he was safe and sound. Rolling over the copper net, you will reach the east roof. You can clearly see the situation in the courtyard, and you can clearly hear the voices in the pavilion. Under the stone pavilion, it was Le Yi and Princess Mi.Le Yi was also dressed in commoner clothes, without a hat, and with a horsewhip beside his leg, sitting on a straw mat and drinking from a clay pot, but he didn't know if it was wine or water?Concubine Mi is wearing a yellow dress from a Chu girl, and around her neck is a red silk scarf that is often seen by noble girls in the country of Yan. Her black hair hangs down her shoulders like a waterfall. She doesn't speak, but she only walks leisurely in front of Le Yi. with. "Princess Mi, all the hardships you suffered in Yan Kingdom are finally coming to an end. Le Yi is happy for you!" "Everyone has his own destiny. Mi Bazi is very happy in Yan Country, and doesn't feel any hardship." "Princess Mi is open-minded, and Le Yi admires her." "Le Yi, don't be confused." Princess Mi seemed to be angry, but her voice trembled a little: "You are so open-minded? I won't leave, just because of you, Mi Bazi likes you!" When Bai Qi was excited, he felt his scalp go numb.Concubine Mi will be the queen mother of Qin. Wouldn't this behavior make the world laugh?At this moment, I heard Le Yi sigh: "Fate makes people, and the times dictate it. If the Qin State is in turmoil and the princess has no choice but to return to the country, how can Le Yi be a heartless man? However, the Qin State has stabilized and Yingji has become king. How can the princess stay in the country of Yan? Le Yi made a reckless mistake back then, please forgive me." "Le Yi, don't say that." Concubine Mi seemed to have calmed down, "I would rather do that. When my mother and son were on the verge of desperation, you sincerely took care of me and Ji'er. Mi Bazi was not a chaste woman, even if you Relying on power to bully us, Mi Bazi will obey you. But you didn't, you just took care of us sincerely, and didn't change at all because of the sideways glances and taunts of your colleagues. I really fell in love with you. I know, you also Really like me, love me, don't you?" "Princess Mi is in trouble!" Le Yi interrupted Concubine Mi urgently, "It was the intention of the King of Yan that Le Yi took care of the mother and son of the princess. The Kingdom of Yan must sincerely repair Qin. The country is a hostage, and the country of Yan must treat the hostages of the special envoy of the country of Qin kindly, so as to form an alliance with the country of Qin in the future. What Le Yi did had nothing to do with love. If it weren't for this, how could Le Yi take care of the hostages of a country in private? It's the truth, Princess Wanwang don't take this feeling as Le Yi's original heart." Princess Mi giggled, and her laughter was so charming and clear in the quiet valley: "Le Yi, if you don't tell me, I know it too. But if you tell me, I like you even more." Sighing leisurely, "As a minister of power, it is difficult for anyone to get rid of power schemes. But wherever power schemes are used, heroes and villains can be identified. Could it be that the bag of black noodles, half wild sheep, jar of bitter wine, and some cloth are all swallows?" Did the king ask you to send it? Ji'er returned to Qin, and I stayed in Yan alone. You didn't let me live in the post house, and you didn't let me live in the palace, but settled me in your manor. life?" "It's for the safety of the princess, and there is no other intention." Le Yi interrupted Princess Mi again. Concubine Mi giggled again: "Le Yi, Le Yi, these things are getting darker and darker, but you are trying to justify them? I just want to say to you: Mi Bazi doesn't want to go back to Qin to be a widow in the cold palace. Want to guard you, but what are you doing?" From a distance, she looked like a naughty girl, and no one would have guessed that she was the Qin Wangfei in her thirties. Le Yi was obviously in a hurry, and he stood up and bowed deeply: "What the princess said is very true, Le Yi doesn't need to argue. It's just that the princess must be considerate of Le Yi and take the overall situation into consideration. Returning to Qin is the best policy." "Really? I want to hear the bad idea." Princess Mi smiled mischievously. "Le Yi killed himself by caesarean section, but the concubine's affection was lost." Le Yi did not hesitate. Concubine Mi was obviously stunned, but she was silent for a long time before she let out a long sigh: "Le Yi, Mi Bazi has convinced you. I promise you, I will go back to Qin." "Thank you princess!" "Don't worry. I have a small condition, do you know?" Princess Mi's gentle and Chu language was surprisingly pleasant. "Princess, but tell me." "You, you have to stay here with me tonight." "Princess..." This time it was Le Yi who was stunned. "If you don't agree, Mi Bazi would rather die than return to Qin!" After saying that, Princess Mi turned around and went away. Bai Qi's heart trembled, and he clearly saw Le Yi, who was stunned like a wood, punched the stone pillar, took the big clay pot with both hands and gurgled for a while, and then heard "clang!", the big clay pot hit the stone pillar Scattered in all directions, Le Yi staggered into the brightly lit big room. Bai Qi lying on the roof turned into a mess of batter, which was something he had never experienced before.The purpose of entering Yuyang in the starry night is to find out the whereabouts of the princess and have an interview with the princess. One is to report the general situation in Xianyang, and the other is to confirm whether the princess has any secret matters that need to be taken care of in the country of Yan?And have you ever been bullied?He wants to negotiate as a special envoy.Now it seems that all this is superfluous.It's not too late to report on the general situation in Xianyang, Princess Mi has always been taken care of by Le Yi, so she won't be bullied or made things difficult.It seems that the only secret thing that needs to be dealt with is this one that I have seen, and this thing, not only will I never be able to deal with it, but I can't even know it.It seems that there is only one thing I have to do, and everything will be fine when I bring back Princess Mi.After thinking about it for a while, Bai Qi rolled tightly, jumped off the stone wall immediately, and led the secret scouts back quickly with a wave of his hand.When he got to the bend of the mountain, he got on his horse and whipped and went back to Jicheng overnight. Afternoon the next day, an ox cart rattled to the gate of the post house, but it was Le Yi who came to invite Bai Qi into the palace.Bai Qi was no longer interested in asking anything, and he was not in the mood to invite Le Yi to talk, so he followed Le Yi into the palace after a few words of greeting. The palace of Yan State was originally simple and small, but after a great chaos, most of it was destroyed, leaving only a few dilapidated side halls and a bare garden.The palace gate has been slightly repaired, although it has not been restored to its original appearance, it is still tidy after all.Entering the palace, there are ruins and ruins everywhere, desolate and desolate. Although it is midsummer, there is not a single tree that shades the sun, and there is not a piece of vegetation on the water. There are black, bare and dead trees everywhere, and the smell of earth is pungent. .Under the sun, the dust and rubble were splashed high under the wheels, and when two cars passed by, there was a big cloud of smoke and dust.几经曲折，来到一座唯一完整的大瓦房前，乐毅下车拱手笑道：“东偏殿到了，将军请下车。” 白起虽然也知道燕国惨遭劫难，但却无论如何想不到竟是如此凄惨，王宫尚且若此，可见市井村野。可他同时感到奇怪的是，燕国市容田畴民居似乎恢复得还不错，王宫却如何丝毫未见整修重建？面前这座东偏殿，实际上便是未被烧毁的一座四开间的青砖大瓦房而已，假如没有这座东偏殿，整个王宫竟是无处可去了。白起站在廊下一番打量，不禁脱口问道：“如此王宫，燕王的居处却在哪里？”乐毅道：“燕王啊，暂居一座绝户大臣的府邸，还没有寝宫。” 白起真正惊讶了，燕国毕竟大国，国君无寝宫，当真是天下奇闻也。他皱着眉头竟是一副难以置信的模样：“人言燕王得历代社稷宝藏，却做了何用？”话一出口便觉不妥，便歉疚地笑着拱手，“白起唐突，亚卿恕罪了。” “无妨也。”乐毅却是喟然叹息，“一则招贤，二则振兴农耕市井。郭隗有黄金台，剧辛有三进府邸，乐毅有狩猎行宫与五十里封地。每户农人得谷种，作坊得工具，商旅得贩运牛车。耗财多少，难以计数，惟独燕王宫室却是不花分文。” “大哉燕王也！”白起不禁由衷赞叹，“有君若此，何愁不兴？” 乐毅笑了：“燕王得将军如此赞语，乐毅倍感欣慰！来，将军请进了。” 进得殿中，一名老内侍匆匆上茶，又在乐毅耳边低声说了几句。乐毅笑道：“将军入座稍待，燕王正在巡查官市，片刻即到。”白起向来敬重奋发敬业之人，更何况这是一国之君，便慨然拱手：“但等无妨。”乐毅自然不能让白起干坐，举起茶盏笑道：“久闻将军善战知兵，却不知师从何家？”但凡谈兵论战，白起便来精神，慨然一叹便道：“秦人多战事。白氏家族世代为兵。白起生于军旅，长于行伍，酷爱兵事而已，却无任何师从。与将军饱读兵书相比，原是文野之别了。”“你，此前没读过任何兵书？”乐毅惊讶地睁大了眼睛摇头一叹，“乐毅却是惭愧了。”见乐毅惊讶的模样，白起连连摆手道：“兵书倒是读了几册，只是记不住罢了，临战还得自己揣摩。此等野战，成不得大气候。” “将军天授大才也！”乐毅不禁拍案赞叹，话音落点，却闻屏风后一阵笑声：“却是何人？竟得亚卿如此褒奖？”随着笑声，便从本色三联木屏风后走出一个黝黑精瘦看不清年龄与身份的人，一身褪色红袍，一顶竹皮高冠，一片落腮断须，虽是衣衫落拓，步态眉宇间却是神清目朗英风逼人。乐毅连忙起身拱手笑道：“臣启我王：此乃秦国特使白起将军。乐毅感叹者，正是此人。”听说这便是燕王，白起倒真是吃了一惊，却又十分的敬佩，不禁肃然起身一躬：“秦国特使白起，参见燕王。” 燕昭王抢步上前扶住了白起笑道：“久闻将军胆识过人，果然名不虚传。亚卿所赞，却是不虚了。来，将军请入座。”竟是亲手虚扶着白起入座。 白起原不是托大骄矜之人，此刻却不由自主地被燕昭王“扶”进了坐案，那种亲切自然与真诚，竟使他无法从这个虚手中脱身出来，连白起自己都觉得奇怪，坐进案中又觉不妥，便拱手做礼道：“谢过燕王。”竟是额头出了一层细汗。 燕昭王自己走到正中大案前就座，看着白起笑道：“一暗一明，将军两次入燕为客，也算天意了。燕国百废待兴，拮据萧疏，怠慢处却请将军包涵了。”亲切得竟是朋友一般，全无一国君王的矜持官话。白起由衷赞叹道：“燕国有王若此，非但振兴有时，定当大出天下了。”燕昭王哈哈大笑：“将军吉言，姬平先行谢过了。但愿秦燕结好，能与将军常有聚首之期也。”白起坦直道：“惠王之时，秦燕已是友邦。新君即位，对燕国更有情义，绝不会无端生出仇雠。”燕昭王却叹息一声道：“芈王妃母子在燕国数年，正逢燕国战乱动荡之期，我等君臣无以照拂，致使新君母子多有磨难。此中难堪处，尚请将军对秦王多有周旋。”白起慨然拱手道：“白起实打实说话，无须妄言：我王对燕国君臣多有好感，芈王妃更是明锐过人，原是感恩燕国君臣，燕王但放宽心便是。”燕昭王一笑一叹：“看来啊，我是被这邦交反复做怕了。燕齐友邦多少年？说打便打，说杀便杀，朝夕之间，燕国血流成河也。此中恩仇，却对何人诉说？”一声哽咽，竟是双眼潮湿。 白起一时默然。两次入燕，他已经明显察觉到燕国朝野对齐国的深仇大恨。今日进宫目睹王宫惨状，一个突然念头便冒了出来——燕昭王不修宫室，就是要将这一片废墟留作国耻激励燕人复仇？虽不能说，但这个念头却始终不能抹去。他同情燕国，也理解燕国，然则作为秦国特使，他自然首先要从秦国角度说话。秦国与齐国相距遥远，自秦惠王与张仪连横开始，齐国便是秦国拆散六国合纵的最可能的同盟者，虽说秦国总是最终不能结好齐国，但却从来不愿主动开罪于齐国。更何况秦国目下这种情势——主少国疑最需要稳定的微妙时期，他能以特使之身与燕国同仇敌忾么？ 良久，白起低声道：“燕国日后若有难处，可以亚卿为使入秦便了。” 燕昭王面色已经缓和，拍案笑道：“原是一时赶话而已，将军无须当真，说正事了。亚卿已经验过国书，将军交付王室长史便了。迎接芈王妃，由亚卿陪同将军了。明日王妃离燕，由亚卿代本王送行，将军鉴谅了。” 白起站起一躬：“多谢燕王！” 出了尘土飞扬的王宫，乐毅笑道：“我陪将军去接芈王妃了。”白起心念一闪道：“容我回驿馆准备仪仗车马，片刻便来。”乐毅低声道：“蓟城目下多有胡人齐人，没有仪仗正好。”白起恍然道：“亚卿却是周详，这便去了？”乐毅将短鞭向牛背一扫，牛车便咣啷啷向北门而去。白起既惊讶又好笑，此去渔阳百里之遥，这牛车何时咣啷得到？乐毅这是做甚？缓兵之计么？或是芈王妃又有了变化？种种疑惑一时涌上心头，偏白起又不能说破，只好随着乐毅穿街过巷，约莫小半个时辰便也出了北门。白起此番进宫，按照礼仪，乘坐了特使的两马轺车，虽有一个铁鹰锐士做驭手，算是重车，却也比牛车快捷得多，但是却只有跟在牛车后面款款走马。白起实在不耐，便向牛车遥遥拱手：“亚卿，我这轺车有两马，你我换马如何？”乐毅却是回头笑道：“莫急莫急，这便到了。”白起又是一惊，却又恍然醒悟——芈王妃已经离开渔阳河谷，回到了蓟城郊野。 又行片刻，牛车拐进了山道边一片树林。过了树林，便见绿草如茵的山凹中一座圆木围墙的木屋庭院，鸟鸣啾啾，却是幽静极了，若非四周游动着几个红衣壮汉，简直便是一处隐士庄园。白起笑道：“芈王妃得亚卿如此保护，却是难得了。” “将军请下车了。”乐毅已经跳下牛车，“自将军接走嬴稷，芈王妃便一直住在渔阳河谷的狩猎行宫，昨日才移居蓟城郊野。燕国大乱初定，多有匈奴东胡偷袭，齐国细作渗透谋杀，乐毅不敢造次。”一番话真诚坦荡，除了无法说的，几乎全都说了。白起深深一躬：“亚卿以国家邦交为重，襟怀磊落，白起感佩之至。”乐毅却是不经意地笑笑：“利害而已，何敢当此盛名？将军随我来。” 进得圆木墙，便见院中一个布衣少女的背影正在收拾晾杆上的衣物。乐毅一拱手笑道：“请楚姑禀报王妃：乐毅陪同秦国特使白起前来，求见王妃。”叫做楚姑的少女回眸一笑，答应一声便轻盈地飘进了木屋。片刻之后，便见芈王妃走了出来，遥遥看去，虽是布衣裙钗，却依旧明艳逼人，信步走来步态婀娜，比那美丽的少女竟是平添了别一番风韵。 白起肃然便是一躬：“前军主将白起，参见王妃。”芈王妃粲然一笑：“白起啊，你来接我了？”白起慨然挺胸拱手：“白起奉秦王之命，恭迎王妃回归咸阳！”“晓得了，好啊！”芈王妃很是高兴：“离秦多年，我也想念咸阳了呢。进来坐得片刻，待楚姑收拾好便走。”白起恭谨道：“无须坐了，末将在这里恭候王妃便是。”芈王妃笑道：“白起自家人好说，亚卿是客，不进去便是失礼了呢。”乐毅连忙拱手笑道：“多谢王妃美意，乐毅与将军正有谈兴，也在这里恭候王妃了。”芈王妃目光一闪笑道：“也好，我片刻便来。”飘然进了木屋，果真是片刻便出了木屋。 白起原以为芈王妃要换衣物头饰，方才辞谢不入，此刻见芈王妃竟是布衣依旧，只是手中多了一支绿莹莹的竹杖，身后多了一个背着包袱持着一口吴钩的楚姑，便有些后悔方才的辞谢竟是耽搁了芈王妃与乐毅的最后话别。正在此时，芈王妃已经笑盈盈来到两人面前，竹杖轻轻一点：“亚卿大人，这支燕山绿玉竹，我却是带走了，晓得无？”乐毅大笑一阵道：“目下燕山，也就这绿玉竹算一样念物了。燕国贫寒，无以为赠，乐毅惭愧！”芈王妃笑道：“本色天成，岁寒犹绿，这绿竹却是比人心靠得住呢。白起，走！”说完，竟是大袖一摆便走到轺车旁跨步上车，那个少女楚姑一扭身便飘上了驭手位置。 乐毅却浑然无觉一般对白起一拱手：“牛车太慢，将军与我同骑随后便了。”原来在等候之时，白起的铁鹰锐士已经卸下了一匹驾车驭马，准备让白起骑乘，不想多了一个楚姑做驭手，便少了一匹马。乐毅却清楚非常，已经吩咐护卫木屋庄园的甲士头目牵来了三匹战马，他自己也弃了牛车换了战马。如此一来，芈王妃的轺车便仍旧两马架拉，铁鹰锐士车旁护卫，乐毅白起两骑随后，一路车声辚辚马蹄沓沓，暮色降临时分便进了蓟城。 将芈王妃护送到驿馆，乐毅便告辞去了。用过晚饭，芈王妃便将白起唤进了她的外厅，备细询问了咸阳的诸般变化，连白起退赵的经过也没有漏过。芈王妃除了发问便是凝神倾听，竟没有一句评点。后来，芈王妃便与白起海阔天空起来，对白起叙说了燕国内乱的经过，又说了自己如何在燕山学会了狩猎，在乐毅封地还学会了种菜，亲切絮叨得竟是家人一般。后来，芈王妃又问到了白起的种种情况，家族、身世、军中经历、目下爵职，显得分外关切。白起素来不喜欢与人说家常，对王妃的询问尽可能说得简约平淡。芈王妃却很认真，那真切的惊讶、叹息、欢笑甚至泪水盈眶，竟使白起恍惚觉得面前是一个亲切可人的大姐一般，不由自主地便一件一件说开去了。不知不觉，便闻院中一声嘹亮的鸡鸣。白起大是惊讶，连忙坚执告辞。倒是芈王妃兴犹未尽，笑着叮嘱白起日后还要给他说军旅故事，方才将白起送出了前厅。 次日午后时分，白起的全副仪仗护送着芈王妃出了蓟城，在城外会齐了前来接应的千人骑队，便向南进发了。到得十里郊亭处，却有乐毅与剧辛并一班朝臣为芈王妃饯行。按照礼仪，饯行便是用酒食为远行者送行，要紧处便在一爵清酒祝平安。在邦交之中，饯行原非固定礼仪程式，是否饯行全在两国情谊与离去者地位而定。芈王妃即将成为秦国太后，且又有燕昭王口诏，于是便有了乐毅剧辛率领群臣饯行。白起事先知晓且已经在行前对芈王妃说过，便下令马队仪仗缓缓停在了郊亭之外，高声向青铜轺车中的芈王妃做了禀报。 芈王妃淡淡笑道：“乐毅偏会虚应故事。传话：多谢燕王，免了虚礼。” 白起拱手低声道：“末将以为，事关邦交，王妃当下车受酒。” 芈王妃眉头微微一皱，便起身扶着白起臂膀下车，悠然走向简朴粗犷的大石亭。乐毅剧辛并一班朝臣在亭外齐齐拱手高声道：“参见芈王妃！”芈王妃笑道：“秦燕笃厚，何须此等虚礼？多谢诸位了。”竟是钉住脚步不进石亭。乐毅笑道：“王妃归心似箭，我等深以为是，礼节简约便是了。”一挥手，便有两名内侍分别捧盘来到芈王妃与乐毅面前。乐毅捧起盘中大爵道：“燕国君臣遥祝王妃一路平安。”芈王妃却微笑地打量着乐毅，只不去端盘中铜爵。瞬息之间，白起已经双手捧起铜爵递到芈王妃面前：“王妃请。”芈王妃接过酒爵悠然笑道：“谢过燕王，谢过诸位大臣。”便径自举爵一气饮尽，将大爵望铜盘中一搁，便大步回身去了。 乐毅一阵愣怔，却又立即躬身高声道：“恭送芈王妃上路！”大臣们也齐声应和，声音却是参差不齐，竟成了哄嗡一片。白起连忙对乐毅剧辛拱手道：“王妃昨夜受了风寒，略感不适，亚卿大夫鉴谅。”乐毅笑道：“原是无妨，将军但行便是了。后会有期！”白起也是一声“后会有期”便大步去了。 车马辚辚南下。芈王妃突然笑了：“白起，生我气了？”白起走马车旁，一时没有说话。芈王妃却是一声叹息：“惜乎世无英雄也！一个人胸有功业，便要活到那般拘谨么？”白起不知如何应对，便也是一声叹息。从此，芈王妃一路不再说话，只是频繁地换车换马，竟是一路交替颠簸，马不停蹄地到了咸阳。