Qin.

The eighth year of King Zhuang Xiang's reign.

summer.

King Zhuang and Xiang of the Qin Dynasty were strangers. The secret injury recurred and no medicine or stone could save him. He died at the Zhenshou Palace in Xianyang at the age of forty-two.

this day.

It's raining lightly in the sky.

The outside of Zhenshou Palace was completely bare, and a number of internal eunuchs shuttled between the palaces, delivering funeral reports to the owners of each palace.

"The King's will."

"A country cannot live without a king for a day. Now we have a crown prince who is virtuous and respectful and can continue the great rule."

"Order, Empress Dowager Huayang is in charge of the harem, and Empress Zhao Ji will assist her..."

"I order again, Prime Minister Lu Buwei, Deputy Prime Minister Feng Quji, General Wang Lu, General Meng Ao, General Hegong, five people to assist the government, maintain the court, and assist the new king."

Inside Zhenshou Palace.

Empress Dowager Huayang, Zhao Ji, Lu Buwei and other important ministers read out the late king's decree.

under.

Ying Zheng, dressed in black attire, knelt in front of the coffin of King Qin Yi.

Not far away, Zhang Heng stood quietly aside with his eyes slightly narrowed.

"Who is this? Why don't you recognize him?"

Among all the ministers.

Some people who didn't know Zhang Heng were talking quietly.

Hearing such words, someone who had seen Zhang Heng replied: "This man is the man behind Hengguzhai. It is said that Zhao Xuanji suffered a big loss at his hands. He is suspected to be a hidden immortal."

hiss!

Everyone took a breath of cool air.

There are countless immortals in the world, who can be said to be the pillars of the empire.

Everyone present, including Ying Zheng, had never seen Qin’s guardian angel.

down.

Earth Immortals are the foundation and skeleton of each country and will not move lightly under normal circumstances.

Only true immortals are the main force active in the world.

Today, King Yi of Qin has passed away, and the immortals who are guarding the land and protecting the country have not yet appeared.

But Zhang Heng came.

Still siding with Prince Ying Zheng, what this means is self-evident.

"I always thought that my husband had no concerns about the secular world, but I didn't expect that you are here today."

Privately.

Lu Buwei, who had met Zhang Heng once, quietly approached him and said, "I don't know what method His Highness the Prince used to persuade Sir. If Sir is willing, Buwei is willing to double the reward."

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "I heard that Prime Minister Lu was the most wealthy businessman in the Wei Kingdom in the past, and now he is in the position of Prime Minister of Qin. I think his worth is comparable to that of the royal family of Qin, so he shouldn't give up even a cent."

Lu Buwei said modestly: "I don't dare to take it seriously. It's just the same thing among heaven, law, wealth, lovers, and earth."

Everyone has their own destiny.

Lu Buwei started his family with wealth, practiced cultivation with wealth, and entered the world with wealth. He can be said to be the richest in the world.

Zhang Heng also heard that he wanted to bribe him, and replied: "When I met Lu Xiang in the past, I thought about this day, so I specially left a pair of couplets and planned to give them to you when I have the opportunity."

After speaking, Zhang Heng said in particular: "Today is very good. I will have someone send the couplets to you in the evening."

Lu Buwei was a little confused.

I don’t know what Zhang Heng means.

But he is a patient person. Since Zhang Heng said it so carefully, Lu Buwei also became interested in the couplet.

Pay homage.

Pass the edict.

Everything is going on in an orderly manner.

Finally, the ministers discussed and decided to bury the coffin after forty-nine days. After the burial, Prince Ying Zheng ascended the throne.

night...

Everyone has returned from the palace.

Return home.

Zhang Heng called Hou Wu and told him: "Send that couplet to Prime Minister Lu."

"Yes, boss."

Hou Wu took the order and left.

When he arrived at Prime Minister Lu's Mansion, Lu Buwei was discussing with his retainers how to expand his power after the new king ascended the throne.

I heard that Hou Wu came on behalf of Zhang Heng.

Lu Buwei joked with everyone and said: "The guardian immortals of Qin will not show up unless it is a disaster that destroys the country. Among the remaining five earth immortals, I have attracted one, the Empress Dowager Huayang has attracted another, and Feng Quji has won over

One, there is another who ignores worldly affairs, and there is only one who stands on Ying Zheng’s side.”

"Even with the addition of Zhang Zhaizhu, there are only two earth immortals on the left and right. Now that I have reached an alliance with the Queen Mother Huayang and Feng Quji, the political affairs of the Qin State will be in our hands. Even if Ying Zheng is the new king,

It’s also impossible to take power.”

All the guests heard this.

They all congratulated Lu Buwei and said: "The new king is young and has few plans. Where can the prime minister be in charge of the government?"

Among all the congratulations, only one person remained silent.

Lu Buwei was high-spirited and did not pay attention to this person. He continued to talk to the people around him: "Everyone, wait a moment and see what gift the master Zhang has for me."

After saying that, he added: "I, Lu Buwei, are the richest in the world. Anyone who Ying Zheng can win over, I, Lu Buwei, can do the same. I just looked up to him in the past. When I look back, no matter what price Ying Zheng offers, I will pay twice as much. If I don't believe him, I won't win over him."

We stand together."

The words fell.

Not long after.

Hou Wu appeared in the hall with a gift box.

Hou Wu had heard before that Lu Buwei had three thousand followers and one hundred thousand servants.

See you today.

There were hundreds of people sitting in the hall, all of them dressed in gorgeous clothes. They were obviously not unknown people, at worst they must be the top seeds in some small and medium-sized immortal sects.

"Hou Wu, I have met Prime Minister Lu."

Hou Wu straightened his clothes and saluted Lu Buwei: "In the name of my master, I send a couplet to Prime Minister Lu."

Lu Buwei waved his hand: "Open it and show it to everyone."

Hou Wu did not hesitate.

He called four attendants, opened the gift box, and took out a couplet from inside.

hiss!

A hanging couplet.

Everyone's heart skipped a beat when they saw it.

Enter the eyes.

The couplet on the left reads: "What a dangerous city, who is the host and who is the guest."

The couplet on the right reads: "There are only three thatched houses, half of which are suitable for the bright moon and half for the wind."

Just for a moment.

Lu Buwei's expression changed several times.

First he was shocked, then angry, and for a moment he couldn't even care about his appearance: "Zhang Heng, you are going too far!"

Hou Wu quietly retreated.

After Hou Wu left, Lu Buwei took a few deep breaths and ordered the guests: "Burn this couplet."

After saying that, I still don’t understand my hatred.

He also said: "When I take charge of the government, teach Confucianism and Mohism, spread the name of Dharma, rebuild the world, and sweep the world, I will definitely be able to match the destiny of the world and achieve the status of an earthly immortal. Then I will be on a par with him."
To be continued...