Chapter 182 Choice

Xianyang Palace.

In the Qin Kingdom, the storm was surging, but in the palace, the pool of clear water remained calm.

The King of Qin sat high on the throne, looking at the ministers below with majestic eyes.

The officials and ministers are like a machine, running in an orderly manner. Whether it's Lu Buwei, Lord Changping, or anyone else, the gossip outside seems to not exist here.

Important matters such as transporting troops, adjusting grain, diplomacy, recruiting troops, trading, and encamping land were all brought out one by one. After discussion by the ministers, Prime Minister Lu Buwei reported to the King of Qin for approval, and then distributed them to the nine ministers. Let them implement it.

Although King Qin had seen this procedure many times after he ascended the throne, he was already familiar with it.

But today, he still saw some differences.

The clear water in front of you is still clear, bringing a sense of coolness to the palace during this summer. But while these ministers were busy, there was a hint of disharmony.

This disharmony comes from the two most powerful people in the Qin Palace, under the Qin King.

Prime Minister Lu Buwei and Lord Changping!

Lu Buwei acted as usual, but there was a slight sense of urgency in his eyebrows, as if he was waiting for something?

Lord Changping, on the other hand, seemed to be absent-minded. Although it was not obvious, it was still different from his previous performance.

What are they waiting for, and what are they afraid of?

Until, a heavy bronze drum sound sounded, and all the officials were frightened.

This voice can only be heard in the palace for the most urgent military situations. What exactly happened?

"Chang'an Lord gathers troops to plot rebellion!"

Shouting sounded from outside the palace, and veteran Zhang Tang, wearing armor, ran into the palace and knelt down in front of the Qin throne.

Travel-stained, hair disheveled, and no regard for the etiquette of a courtier.

"What happened?"

King Qin's voice sounded from the throne. In front of a pool of clear water, Zhang Tang spoke loudly.

"Report to your Majesty, Lord Chang'an is plotting rebellion!" =

The ministers were horrified, Lu Buwei had a smile on his lips, and Lord Changping frowned. Only King Qin, who was on the throne, did not seem to be disturbed and just asked calmly.

"Is there any evidence for such a big thing?"

"Your Majesty, please look!"

Zhang Tang opened the box he carried with him and took out a damaged military crossbow.

Zhao Gao came over and took the crossbow. When he saw a line of small words on the crossbow, his eyes narrowed slightly, then turned around and handed the crossbow to King Qin's imperial case. superior.

"A few days ago, a grain transport team of our army was attacked by the Korean army. This crossbow was found from the dead soldiers of the Korean army. It was a batch of ordnance abandoned by the Chang'an Lord that day because the Hanyang Lord was corrupt. The current witness is the sergeant of our army who met the Korean army that day, which can be verified."

All the officials in the court were shocked, but King Qin's eyes swept over Lu Buwei and Lord Changping. Their expressions were somewhat consistent for a moment.

unexpected!

The two quickly regained their composure. King Qin summoned Zhang Tang's witness to the palace and carefully inquired about the situation that day.

"Your Majesty, after learning about this matter, I did not dare to stay for a long time, so I reported to Xianyang secretly and asked your Majesty to make a decision."

Ordnance that had been abandoned appeared in the hands of the Korean army. What does this mean?

An assassin assassinated Lord Hanyang the day before yesterday, saying he was sent by Lord Chang'an; today, veteran general Zhang Tang returned to Xianyang and brought some chilling evidence.

Everything points to one direction, Chang'an Jun is planning to rebel!

However, King Qin on the throne did not make an immediate decision, but looked at His Highness Lu Buwei.

"Xiangbang, where are those abandoned ordnances now?"

"According to what Chang'an Jun said, because of the huge quantity of this batch of ordnance, it was placed in the warehouse in Gaodu."

"Go check it out!"

"promise!"

"Changping-kun!"

"I'm here!"

"You are in charge of this case, how about Hanyang Jun?"

"Chenchen"

"Your Majesty, I have heard that Lord Hanyang is imprisoned in his residence, crying out for injustice every day. I wonder if it is related to this matter?"

Mr. Changping was a bit speechless, Lu Buwei glanced at him, raised his hands and spoke.

"Is that so?" King Qin looked at Lord Changping, "I'll trouble Lord Changping to go there again and ask for the details."

"promise!"

Lord Changping lowered his head reluctantly and accepted King Qin's will.

"What a trick!"

When Mr. Changping looked at Zhao Shuang, he was having dinner.

"Let's have some together?"

Zhao Shuang looked at the table of dishes in front of him and felt that he couldn't eat it, so he invited them.

Chang Pingjun wanted to refuse, but after looking at the dishes on the table, he finally sat down.

"I have really seen this method of confusing right and wrong."

Changping Jun did not want to ask how Zhao Shuang did it, but only focused on the development and consequences of this matter.

"Lu Buwei is persecuting him, you are persecuting him, and everyone in the world is persecuting him. We really don't leave him any way to survive."

Chang Pingjun has already understood that Zhao Shuang has been on the opposite side of Cheng Xi from the beginning, and the current development of the situation is an either/or situation, and one party will eventually pay the price.

"Everyone in the world is persecuting him. Whether it is within the Qin State or among the Seven Kingdoms, many people hope to see a civil strife in the Qin State. However, there is always a way out. As long as the Lord of Chang'an is willing to return to Xianyang with ease, After all, he can leave a life and be rich and wealthy for the rest of his life. But the key is, does he have any rebellious intentions? "

"We are all descended from the ancient martyrs. We would rather die than lose our dignity!"

Chang Pingjun's words were righteous, but Zhao Shuang smiled disdainfully.

"Mr. Changping, do you really think that the ordnance appeared in the hands of the Korean army just because of the trap?"

"What do you mean?"

"There are rumors in Guanzhong that if Lord Chang'an finds a reason to withdraw his troops and return to Xianyang, he will be safe and sound. But he has seen the situation develop like this, and as of today, he still leads his troops into Tunliu. Where is his confidence?"

Zhao Shuang changed his posture and looked at Changping Jun who was deep in thought.

"In other words, if things really develop to that point, with the military strength in Chang'an Jun's hands, what confidence does he have to dare to hold on?"

Yes, the troops in Chang'an Jun's hands were simply not enough for the rebellion. He pushed Fan Yuqi Ping aside and had no intention of borrowing the troops of Chang Ping Jun and Chang Wen Jun.

Since there are no reinforcements within the Qin State, what about outside the Qin State?

A terrible thought suddenly occurred in Lord Changping's mind.

"No, Chang'an-kun won't"

"The crown prince of South Korea was demoted to the border between Han and Chu, and Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei's armies were stationed at the border between Qin and Zhao. Is it really just a coincidence?"

Zhao Shuang smiled and put down the long chopstick in his hand.

"Qin and Zhao have been enemies for a long time. If there is trouble in Qin, Zhao can benefit from it. Many of Chang'an Lord's guest ministers are Koreans and can be driven by them. The Zhao army and the Han army are naturally at ease. They are Cheng Xi’s reinforcements.”

Changping Jun was shocked and looked at Zhao Shuang. His face was very confident.

"Let's see now, how did Mr. Changping choose?"