Chapter 48 In the fourth quarter, Jingnan suddenly disappeared and the assassin suddenly appeared
Zuo Shuchang's mansion was brightly lit, and it was still busy.
After the anti-field turmoil subsided, the Xintian Law was unstoppably implemented in Qin State.The nobles were silent and at their mercy.However, Wei Yang smelled a strange smell from this silence, and pondered over and over for a few days, trying to catch the crux of the matter.After dinner that day, he locked himself in the study, repeatedly pacing and reviewing the new law banners hanging on the wall, trying to find the root of the abnormal feeling.After thinking for a long time, his feet were still nailed under the "Field Method".He felt that it seemed to be clearer, but he still couldn't grasp that point.This feeling made Wei Yang burst out laughing.He remembered how many times he felt itchy when he was practicing in the mountains, and scratched his body until it turned red, but he just couldn't find the "itch root".Once you find it, you only need to press it lightly with your nails, and there will be a slight pain, and the itching on your body will disappear like the tide of the sea.But if you can't find the "itch root", even scratching the whole body will not help, the itch will still itch.At present, I want to find this "itch root", and I can't scratch it randomly.The "itch root" is often an inconspicuous little red spot on the body. Although it is not a major wound, the restlessness it causes is no less than a wound or an illness.The abnormal aura that the reform brought to Qin State is that kind of strange itching.But where is this "itch root"?Is the punishment too severe?no.That's pain.Reward too much?no.That's vertigo.Removal of citizenship by peasants?no.That is comfortable.Suppress the nobility?Nor is it.That's holding your breath.Where exactly?
Suddenly, a flash of lightning flashed across Wei Yang's mind!He suddenly realized - yes, it's a fiefdom!
In the state of Qin, the fief was abolished, and the prince's fief was banned first, taking advantage of the turmoil in Mei County. Is this a bit too much?Yes, a little too much.The complete abolition of the fiefdom system was intended to uproot the basis for the pampering of the hereditary nobles.However, it gives the entire nobleman and future heroes an empty feeling of nowhere to go. No matter how great the contribution is, that is, titles, official positions and salaries, what marks of immortality can there be?Besides, there seems to be a feeling of lack of appreciation for the monarch.When the Duke of Qin promulgated the "Order of Seeking Talents", he clearly told the world that "the guests and ministers have the ability to make extraordinary plans to strengthen the Qin Dynasty, and I will respect the officials and divide the land with them." It is also the most powerful means for the king to motivate the people of the country.Now, if the feudal system of the Qin State is completely abolished, will it be good in the Warring States period when there are endless wars and soldiers need to reward heroes?It is naturally impossible to keep the fiefdom system intact, it is tantamount to returning to the feudal system.But it seems too early to completely ban it.Yes, this is clearly the "itch root"!That being the case, just press it lightly.
How to "press"?Wei Yang concentrated for a while, and laughed heartily, "Okay! That's it." Turning around, he walked towards the desk...
Suddenly, Wei Yang found that the case was different.Take two quick steps and take a closer look, it turns out that a short arrow is nailed to the desk!There was also a piece of white cloth under the arrow, and when I pulled it out, it clearly showed a dagger piercing the chest of a man in white, and there were four large characters underneath - Tyranny must kill!Wei Yang looked around in surprise, and found no abnormalities in the windows and the roof. He couldn't think of when anyone could shoot the short arrow in?Suddenly, his heart moved, and he walked out quickly, but Jing Nan was nowhere to be found in the corridor!At any time on weekdays, as long as Wei Yang is in the study, Jing Nan will guard the corridor of the study.Wei Yang rushed out because he wanted Jing Nan to see where this thing came from.Why did Jing Nan suddenly disappear?Wei Yang felt that the situation was abnormal, but he didn't panic at all.He knows that this kind of assassin cannot be prevented by relying on numbers, unless you hide in the army of thousands of horses forever.He didn't call Che Ying and Supervisor Jing, and walked into the study again, opened the door of the study, lit up all the lamps and candles, and meditated on the white cloth short arrow on the desk.
"Tyranny must kill" - from these four words, the assassin is not an ordinary ranger, but a person or group that has a fierce hatred for reform and execution.There are only three kinds of such people in Qin State, one is the Mengxi Bai people of Qin State and the rangers of the tired people, the other is the upper class nobles, and the third is Zhao Kang's brother Zhao Liang.But if you think about it carefully, it's unlikely.Although there are hundreds of men and several patriarchs in the Mengxibai tribe serving their sentences, the three tribes are all old Qin people. Although they are brave and fierce, they have never had the custom of assassination by rangers. They would rather fight openly.What about the rangers of Qin?Since dozens of instigated private fighters served their sentences, the rest were confiscated and made good citizens.At present they have allotted a large piece of land, and are happily busy with the field, and there seems to be no sign of avenging the criminal ranger.Although the upper-class nobles have hatred, the current reform has not fundamentally touched their interests. Who has enough hatred to come out and organize such a large-scale assassination?It seems that there is none.The death of Zhao Kang may bring revenge to the ranger, after all, he is a famous scholar in Qin State, and his brother Zhao Liang is also a famous scholar in Jixia Academy, and he has many friends in Qi State.But Zhao Kang and Zhao Liang brothers are all Confucian scholars, they have always been incompatible with rangers, and ranger swordsmen have always despised Confucianism.
Well, is it a force other than Qin?But what kind of power is there outside Qin?Is it an assassin sent by the six kingdoms of Shandong who expected Qin's reform to fail?unlikely.Although the six kingdoms of Shandong have long wanted to put Qin to death and divide them up, they will only do so through direct war contests and will not resort to murder.Since the Warring States period, the monarchs and ministers in power of great powers have always advocated conspiracy—frontal strength contests, and always despised conspiracy—to assassinate monarchs and ministers of other countries behind their backs.Therefore, in the past hundred years since the Warring States period, the number of civil strife, coups and massacres in major countries has been greatly reduced compared to the Spring and Autumn Period, and it has never happened that one country subverted another country by assassination.Everyone is trying to strengthen the country and increase its strength, but no one thinks of assassinating the opponent and winning.Wei State is busy moving its army to the capital, South Korea is busy reforming and training soldiers, Qi State is busy rectifying its officials, Zhao State and Yan State are busy competing for Zhongshan State, even the most lifeless Chu State is also busy annexing the mountain barbarians and Miaoman in the south of Lingnan.Besides, the six kingdoms of Shandong are indeed still mocking and despising Qin's reforms, and no one seriously regards Qin's reforms as a future threat.Under such circumstances, which country will make great efforts to do such a deed that makes the world laugh?So, are there other forces watching Qin's reform?What power?Wei Yang's mind flashed across the world's school groups one by one, and he suddenly paused, could it be...
At this moment, there was a very slight rattling sound on the roof!Wei Yang frowned, walked quickly to an unobstructed place in the courtyard and stood still.It was the beginning of the month at this time, there was no moon, the night was as dark as lacquer, and the autumn wind howled, Wei Yang's white gown shaking with the wind was particularly conspicuous.Wei Yang looked at the roof, and saw two very vague black shadows crouching on the roof.His right hand rested lightly on his waist, still standing motionless.
Suddenly, two black shadows on the ridge exploded!In the darkness, only a sharp whistle was heard, and countless arrows flew towards Wei Yang from all directions!
In an instant, the Su Nu sword on Wei Yang's waist was about to unfurl, but he saw a figure in a black cloak flying out from behind, plunging into the rain of arrows, and the short arrows fell to the ground one after another after the sword light rose.The black cloak turned over and flew up to the roof like a big eagle.At this moment, there were already four black figures fighting together on the roof, obviously someone stopped the assassin.When the black cloak flew up to the roof, there was only a sharp whistle, and the two black shadows flew away in the air.
Wei Yang cupped his hands in the courtyard and said, "Where can friends help? Please go to the room and talk, Wei Yang still wants to ask for advice."
One person flew down from the roof, but the other two suddenly disappeared.Wei Yang cupped his hands and said, "Please talk in the room." The visitor silently followed Wei Yang into the outer room of the study.Under the lamp, someone came to remove the black veil on his face, Wei Yang smiled in surprise, "Brother Hou Ying? How did you become a hero?" Hou Ying smiled, "It's not a white girl, how could I be lucky?" Wei Yang smiled Startled, "You mean Bai Xue? Has she arrived in Liyang?" Hou Ying nodded, "He's at the inn, why don't you go?" Wei Yang smiled and said, "Do you need to ask? Let's go. Hey, Hou Ying Brother, Jingnan is missing." Hou Ying was startled, "Missing? When?" Wei Yang said, "About an hour." Hou Ying pondered for a while and said, "Go to the inn first. I'll investigate this matter." Said Then the two of them left the study.When they came to the courtyard, Wei Yang said: "Brother Hou Ying wait a moment." He went to the political affairs hall next to him to explain to Jing Jian, and then hurried out with Hou Ying.
Liyang City was not big at first, Wei Yang and his two hurriedly arrived in a short time.
Outside the small courtyard, Hou Ying said that he had to deal with some urgent matters, so he left first.Standing outside the small door, Wei Yang couldn't help but think a lot, and the hand knocking on the door stopped in mid-air.It has been more than two years since he was negligent, and he has only received two letters from Bai Xue entrusted by Hou Ying. His boundless longing and longing have been deeply pressed in his heart by the busy and intense business affairs. It is also hard work at the desk, thinking more about state affairs and less about Bai Xue.When he fell asleep, it was often already the cock crowing and five o'clock, so exhausted that he didn't even have a chance to dream.The only thing he could do was to caress with his left hand for a long time the flexible plain female sword at his waist.He knew that Bai Xue would definitely come, but no matter what, he never thought that Bai Xue would come to Liyang at this dangerous moment.It didn't matter that he himself was being targeted by that mysterious group as a tyrannical ruthless official. It would be troublesome for Bai Xue to be involved. If something happened to her, it would be more unbearable for him than if something happened to him.How much he wanted Bai Xue to stay by his side forever to share the joys and sorrows, but he couldn't bear her to have an accident because of him.With Bai Xue's character, she knows that the person she loves is in danger, so she must sacrifice her life to resolve it. However, what Wei Yang is facing this time is definitely not a lone swordsman like a ranger, but a swordsman with thunderbolt skills, superb skills, and determination. A violent group with faith and profound knowledge.Can this misunderstanding be cleared up?Will Wei Yang himself be safe?Even Wei Yang himself couldn't explain clearly.At this moment, Bai Xue was really at great risk when she was with her.
"Duk, du, du" Wei Yang finally knocked on the door.
The small door opened with a "squeak", and Meigu shouted excitedly, "Miss! Wei, your lord is here!"
Wei Yang laughed loudly, "Screaming. Is there an adult here?" Then he walked in.
Bai Xue has hurried out to greet her.In the darkness, the two figures hugged each other tightly, and they did not separate for a long time.Meigu wiped her tears and ran into the house to tidy up.After a long time, Bai Xue let go of Wei Yang, "I'm much thinner, and I have a beard. Let's go in and talk." Then she pulled Wei Yang into her bedroom.
Bai Xue's bedroom is exquisitely and comfortably furnished, and it is extremely clean under the bright candlelight.A large bronze mirror stands in the center, blocking the couch with the hanging curtain behind it.A short sword was placed horizontally on the sword stand in front of the couch. Behind the sword stand were two bookshelves full of bamboo slips. Between the bookshelf and the sword stand was a book case.Except for the bronze mirror and the red curtains, the room is filled with a strong atmosphere of books, without any sloppy traces of a temporary residence that comes and goes in a hurry.
"I didn't expect that this place would be so comfortable after you tidy it up." Wei Yang nodded appreciatively.
Bai Xue blushed and said with a smile: "This is our home in Liyang, how can we be careless? Sit down, here." As she spoke, she took a soft cotton cushion from the couch and leaned against the bookshelf next to the desk, and pressed Holding Wei Yang's shoulders, let him sit on the thick carpet with a cotton pad, "How is it? Is it comfortable?"
"It's wonderful. It's much more comfortable than my study." Wei Yang leaned against the bookshelf, straightened his legs, and immediately relaxed physically and mentally.
Bai Xue knelt down opposite Wei Yang, with uncontrollable tenderness written all over her red face, "Let me tell you, I was two days late, because I was attracted by the festive scene of the reform and division of land on the road. Qin Guoxiang It's like a pot is boiling in the wild, it's very busy, and the mountains are shaking and the earth is shaking. The peasants respect you like a god, and the rich say that you waste people's money, waste money, and ignore human lives, do you know? My lord Zuoshu?"
Wei Yang smiled, "The difficulty of the reform lies in the beginning. Within a year or two, there will be a lot of criticism. Now there are praises and criticism, which is better than I expected. Tell me, what exactly has the reform changed? In the end , Shouldn’t the old relationship be changed, and a new one should be established? The slave peasants benefit the most, so they are naturally the happiest. The rich peasants have not yet benefited, so they naturally complain. Just wait and see, three years later, the government of Qin State I will definitely look at the reform with admiration.”
"What's the use of three years? I've seen it with admiration on the road!" Bai Xue clapped her hands excitedly, and let out a long breath, "You have suffered so much humiliation and taken so many detours, and finally in this poor country, you are solid I took the first step. Along the way, I often couldn't hold back my tears, I'm so happy for you..." Bai Xue couldn't help throwing herself on Wei Yang's shoulder, crying and laughing at the same time.
Wei Yang hugged Bai Xue tightly, stroked her long black hair, and felt an abnormal excitement in his heart.Only in front of Bai Xue, his unsmiling sternness will disappear, and he is a true man, who wants to laugh when he is happy, and wants to cry when he is sad.That's because her gentle, delicate and clear daughter's heart is always like a gurgling brook, which can penetrate into the gullies in his heart, arouse his passion, lift his sorrow, ignite his heart lamp, and dissolve his heart. The loss made him unable to help showing his inner true colors.When the hot tears gushed out of the eyes, the darkness and tense heartstrings accumulated in the heart immediately melted and relaxed.Bai Xue's hot cheek was pressed against his ear, and the same hot tears flowed on his face, intermingled with his tears, and the warm tear line flowed down his neck to his chest and heart, like a bird Invisible hands are stroking his limbs miraculously, until he forgets everything and me.
With a slight sound, Meigu put down a copper pot, gently closed the door and went out.
The two finally separated.Wei Yang rubbed his eyes and said with a smile: "Ah, this is called Wenrou Township, I'm about to fall asleep."
Bai Xue smiled sweetly, "Quick, have a bowl of hot wine." Gently poured the hot wine from the copper pot into the clay bowl, and held it to Wei Yang with both hands.Wei Yang took it, drank it down, and said, "Good wine! Bring a cold face towel." Bai Xue giggled and said, "Ah, I'm dizzy. Wait." Then she got up and brought in a piece of cold water from the outside Kneeling in front of Wei Yang, he gently wiped his face towel, then wiped his own face, brushed his long messy hair, put the face towel into the copper plate on the desk, and poured tea before sitting on the desk.
"Little sister, you and them all went to my place just now?" Wei Yang asked with a smile.
Bai Xue pondered for a while, then nodded her head and said "Yes".
"You spotted them on the road?"
Bai Xue nodded, and said "hmm" again.
"Which way do you think they are?"
Bai Xue shook her head, "I can't tell at once. But, I don't think they are ordinary ranger swordsmen."
"Yes, they are definitely not ordinary rangers."
"You know where they came from?" Bai Xue asked in surprise.
Wei Yang shook his head, "I'm not sure. I have a hunch that they are the Mohist God Killing Group."
Bai Xue was greatly surprised, "Mo family? Where did you infer it? This is too unexpected."
"Listen to me. First, aiming at the reform, the warning is that tyranny must kill. That is to say, their assassination is not for personal hatred, but for killing tyrannical officials. Think about it, the whole world How can such a group have a second family? Second, Jingnan is missing. When Brother Hou Ying told me about Jingnan's life experience and experience, I thought that Jingnan might be a disciple of the Mohist school. If it is an ordinary ranger How could Jingnan have no resistance? Thirdly, the timing of the assassination. The current monarch is on tour in the west, and I am in Liyang alone in charge of state affairs. This is the opportunity to divide and rule. This kind of planning and courage, ordinary rangers and groups absolutely do not have. I It is determined that it is most likely the work of the Mohists. You see, this is their warning arrow." Wei Yang handed the short arrow with a white cloth painting on the desk to Bai Xue.
Bai Xue took the arrow and looked at it carefully, "How long will it be before the assassin appears when you find this sleeve arrow?"
"Not more than an hour."
Bai Xue said with a smile: "It's really courageous. Assassination is a fight first. It is indeed a heart of universal love. From this point of view, it is undoubtedly the Mohist. How do you plan to face it?"
"This is a flying sword. I have to think about how to deal with Fanglue. I'm going to talk about you now."
"Me? Tell me, teach me what to do? If you go through the flames, you will never die." Bai Xue replied with a smile as she recited the Mohist oath.
"You must leave Liyang immediately and return to Anyi to wait for me." Wei Yang didn't smile at all.
"How? I go back to Anyi? No!" Bai Xue suddenly raised her voice in surprise.
"Listen to me, little girl. Liyang is very dangerous now. According to the ability and meticulousness of the Mo family, the Weifeng Inn must be on the list of surveillance. Especially tonight, you sniped their first attack, and they will definitely be there soon." I found you. Although the Mohists say they love the world, they have never been soft on disturbances and opponents in their actions. This has always been the case, and I understand them. Not only you must leave, Brother Hou Ying must also leave, and the Weifeng Inn is temporarily closed."
"What about you? Did you escape from Liyang City too?" Bai Xue asked with a faint smile.
Wei Yang laughed loudly, "Why is that unreasonable? Duke Qin entrusted the country to me, how can I back away from it? I still want to see what kind of clever methods the Mohists have?" "What about me? Why did I leave? Because of this risk?"
"Why don't you understand?" Wei Yang became anxious, "You are in Liyang, don't I have to be distracted? In case you make a mistake, I..."
Seeing that Wei Yang was so anxious for herself, Bai Xue felt a rush of heat in her heart, thought for a while, and smiled lightly: "Okay, I'll go, tomorrow."
"Little sister." Wei Yang sighed a long time, "Actually, why do I want you to go away?"
"I know. I'll go." Bai Xue smiled sweetly, "But, tonight, you can't go."
Wei Yang smiled, "Exchange? Okay, I won't leave today."
Bai Xue hugged Wei Yang gently, and whispered in his ear: "Wait here for a while, I'll settle down and get on the road." After speaking, she turned around and walked out of the bedroom.
Autumn is as cold as water, the wind has stopped, but the thin frost flowers have begun to fall.When Bai Xue came to Hou Ying's house, Hou Ying and Mei Gu were talking about the mysterious assassin at night over the brazier.Bai Xue came and said Wei Yang's idea, and both of them were very unhappy.Bai Xue whispered an idea, and the two became excited again.The three of them discussed in secret for an hour before Fang Desan broke up.
Looking back at the bedroom, Bai Xue couldn't help laughing.Wei Yang actually held a roll of bamboo slips in his hand, and sat with his back against the bookshelf, but fell into a deep sleep.Bai Xue turned on the brazier, leaned over and gently picked up Wei Yang and put him under the curtain.It was three o'clock and four o'clock when I heard the sounds of fights upstairs in Liyang City. Bai Xue fetched a basin of hot water, took off Wei Yang's clothes, and gently and carefully washed his feet and body.After everything was done, Bai Xue tidied herself up again, and sat gently beside Wei Yang.
Under the lamp, she carefully looked at the face that often appeared in her dreams—he was dark, thin, and the beard on his chin had grown.Two and a half years later, a young scholar with a tall and straight appearance had deep vicissitudes and sorrows carved on his face.Looking at it, Bai Xue's hot tears flowed out uncontrollably, and fell onto Wei Yang's face like a broken thread.
Wei Yang woke up and hugged Bai Xue suddenly...