Chapter 564: Graceful

Xianyang.

The water pavilion has clear charm and the sound of piano is melodious.

Wei Liao sat in the room and didn't come to his senses until the sound of the piano stopped.

"Happy!"

After playing the song, Nongyu stood up, bowed slightly, and left the piano room.

The room was empty and quiet. Wei Liao was sitting behind the short desk, and could only see the water outside the window lattice. Zhao Shuang's mansion was built near the lake, and this waterside pavilion was built next to the lake.

"The King of Qin has adopted the strategy of attacking Daliang with water, and Wang Ben has begun to organize people to dig river channels."

After Wei Liao finished speaking, Zhao Shuang, who was sitting opposite him, nodded slightly.

"Daliang is the strongest city in the world, dominating the Central Plains. If we attack it with water, the city will inevitably be damaged, which is really a pity."

Wei Liao shook his head.

"Since a city has exposed its weaknesses, it will be attacked sooner or later. When King Hui moved the capital to Daliang, the Wei family has been running for a hundred years, but it ended in this way. I can only say that it is God's will."

Wei Liao raised the teacup in his hand and looked at the few tea leaves floating in the stoneware cup. It was hard to imagine that this was the way Han Yangjun, a powerful man in the Qin State, entertained guests.

Before the melancholy in Wei Liao's heart had completely dissipated, he was shocked by Zhao Shuang's stingy energy.

"I say Mr. Hanyang, although we are not close friends, we are familiar with each other. When you entertain me, at least put a few more tea leaves."

Zhao Shuang smiled and waved.

"Sir Guo Wei is really good at joking. Who in Xianyang City doesn't know how poor I am. Even though this mansion is vast, it costs money everywhere. I usually don't put tea leaves when I drink it."

Wei Liao rolled his eyes, having a new understanding of Zhao Shuang's stinginess.

"The Kingdom of Wei is about to be destroyed. What does Lord Hanyang think of the situation in Chu?"

"The great power of Chu is not so easy to solve."

Zhao Shuang just said it once, but there was nothing more to say, and he seemed to be a little secretive.

At that time, the Chu State was a big country five thousand miles away, and it was on par with the Qin State. However, due to the erroneous policies of King Huai of Chu and Bai Qi's unparalleled generals, Chu State was completely defeated in the struggle for hegemony with Qin State.

Chu State completely lost its positions in Hanzhong and Nanyang, and even the capital Ying was lost. But even so, Chu is still a big country.

"Without Changping Jun's strategy, the Qin army would not have been able to complete the encirclement of Daliang so quickly."

After the Qin State destroyed Yan and Zhao, it began to adjust the layout of the country's iron industry, and some of it was concentrated in the Wancheng area. This has the meaning of preparing for the attack on Chu.

In addition, Qin State was hoarding supplies and sending more troops and horses on the Qin-Chu border, which made Chu State afraid to go all the way north to aid Wei. Wang Ben took the opportunity to go south, conquered many cities in the north of Chu State, and completed the siege of Daliang.

Among them, Chang Pingjun made a lot of efforts.

Changping Jun's identity as the son of the Chu Kingdom had great influence among the Chu people. In this turbulent apocalypse, the influence of bloodline is still huge. With his call, the Chu city that was captured by the Qin army could quickly restore order.

This is of great benefit to the Qin army's strategy.

Nowadays, everyone in Xianyang thinks that Lord Changping is working so hard for the sake of Prince Fusu and wants to revitalize the Chu clan.

After all, after the death of Queen Mother Huayang, the Chu family lost its last pillar of support and was completely suppressed by the family line in the political struggle of the Qin State.

But Wei Liao didn't see it that way. He had met Lord Changping, and although he was not familiar with him, he knew that he was a man who was unwilling to be inferior to others.

Lord Changping was in his prime, while Prince Fusu was still young. It would take at least ten years before he could exert his influence and begin to establish his own power. By that time, Lord Changping was already old.

And this is only the first step in revitalizing the Chu clan.

Changping-kun doesn't seem like someone who can wait for so long!

After he resigned as prime minister, he lived in seclusion. Only then did he come out and work hard to pave the way for the Qin army. The meaning is really unpredictable.

Wei Liao said and looked at Zhao Shuang, the Hanyang Lord who was not yet 30 years old.

Compared to Lord Changping, this one is actually more calm.

"Speaking of which, the relationship between Han Yangjun's tribe and Chu State is very deep!"

Wei Liao smiled and said.

Back when Qin and Chu were fighting for hegemony, the tribes on the border between the two countries were at both ends, facing Qin and Mu Chu. Although Zhao Shuang is now the Lord of Hanyang, few people mention those dark histories, and few people know about them, but they are still sensitive.

Zhao Shuang smiled and didn't care at all.

"Back then, the Chu family was very powerful, and how many people wanted to get involved with the Chu family. Without this relationship, Queen Mother Huayang would not have arranged this marriage for me."

After hearing this, Wei Liao's lips curled up slightly. After the collapse of King Zhaoxiang of Qin, the Queen Mother Huayang and Lu Buwei formed an alliance, allowing King Zhuang Xiang to ascend the throne. From then on, the Chu clan slowly grew in Qin. When Lu Buwei was expelled, the influence of the Chu clan reached its peak.

But time has changed, and now the Chu clan has declined, and has even lost contact with the family forces. This marriage was even gradually forgotten by the world.

"Then what do Han Yangjun think?"

"The wife I picked up for free, don't want it for free."

Zhao Shuang's answer was simple and rude.

But what Wei Liao was thinking was something more.

Nowadays, the family is powerful and has a complete monopoly on the trade route from Guanzhong to Yueshi. However, the people in these families did not become corrupted quickly because they obtained a large amount of money. Instead, they used a huge amount of financial resources to arm their own private soldiers and manage their own fiefdoms.

A handsome horse, a good bow, and fine armor and a sharp sword.

The private soldiers of the family forces are quite elite. In addition to maintaining the necessary troops to guard the fiefdom, they are integrated into the two armies on the border to fight against the Hu and Qiang tribes all year round.

In the future, unless these two armies are suddenly destroyed, the clan forces will still have great influence in Qin.

If Lord Changping really wanted to support Prince Fu Su to ascend to power step by step, the first step would be to seek reconciliation with the family forces.

This marriage is the best breakthrough.

Wei Liao was confused and wanted to find out more about Zhao Shuang. But now, looking at Zhao Shuang's appearance, he felt even more confused.

Today, Zhao Shuang makes Wei Liao feel like a humble gentleman and a magnanimous person.

As the saying goes, "The past is like smoke, and grudges are forgotten with a smile."

But the question is, is Zhao Shuang that kind of person?

Changping Junfu.

"Uncle, what is this?"

Mi Lian asked curiously as she watched Chang Wenjun walk up to her with a box.

"Your dowry!"

Mi Lian's face turned red and she said angrily.

"Uncle, you can make fun of me."

Chang Wenjun smiled.

"This is the luminous pearl that King Qin gave to my eldest brother. It's called 'Yichen'. My eldest brother plans to use it as your dowry when you get married."

Mi Lian opened it and was shocked by the brilliance of this night pearl.

"so beautiful."

Chang Wenjun handed the box to Mi Lian and gave instructions.

"Lian'er, remember, this box is of great importance and cannot be lost at any time."

Mi Lian was a little strange. Shouldn't the most precious thing be this luminous pearl?

"Don't worry, I will keep it under your protection."

Seeing Mi Lian walking away with the box in her arms, Chang Wenjun's face darkened, showing a little guilt.

"Lian'er, I'm sorry. This time I may put you in danger!"