Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 69
At dusk, the suspension bridge in Linzi City rises rumblingly.

More than a dozen knights in plain clothes sneaked into the city while the city gate was still open.

The law and order in the city of Linzi, which is full of rituals and music, is so poor that the knights secretly stuffed some money into the city gate soldiers, and after a rough search, they were able to enter the customs smoothly.

The city guards were so careless that they didn't notice the scimitar hidden in the cuff of the ranger, and just allowed the corrupt untouchables to enter the city.

After cautiously entering the city, the rangers quickly changed into civilian clothes, took out the machetes from their sleeves, looked at each other, nodded slightly, and although they were masked, a hint of evil could be seen in their eyes, and they immediately went their separate ways.

A few days later, the footprints of rangers can be found in the three streets and six alleys outside Linzi City, and they will also fulfill Shangqing Dunruo's order and create public opinion about Prince Sheng.

Linzi Palace.

"Bastard!"

Qi Wangjian's scolding came from the hall.

Outside the palace, there was actually a stiff corpse, exuding a strong and pungent corpse odor.

Outside the hall, dozens of people were hurting in front of the corpse, weeping all the way, and the pent-up grief rushed out.

In addition to mourning, Hou Sheng and other officials of Qi State looked dignified and mourned for the dead.

Yao Jia, who was displayed in front of the corpse, was about to enter the palace to scold Qi Wangjian angrily with a livid face.

The deceased was the special envoy "Mian" of the Qin State, who was ordered by the King of Qin to lobby the Qin State to join forces and dominate the world.

Yesterday, the envoy of the Qin State, Yao Jia, passed by Beishi in a carriage. When Hou Sheng led all the civil and military officials to greet him, the people in the city surrounded and congratulated the envoy of Qin.

In the market, on the side of the front street, a window was quietly opened, and a crossbow protruded from the dark window hole.

It's not just that the eyesight is too bad, but also the bow and crossbow are clumsy, and the crossbow and arrow even hit the face of Qin envoy who was riding a horse.

Yao Jia was dumbfounded, the noisy welcoming ceremony was disrupted by the sudden crossbow arrows, and there was chaos in the market. Fortunately, the imperial guards appeared in time, surrounded the scene, and brought Yao Jia and others into the palace in time to settle down.

Afterwards, the murderer couldn't escape the capture of the imperial guards, and before he drew his sword and killed himself, he even swore to Tianming: "Young Master, I'm sorry."

When the news reached the palace, Qi Wangjian was furious, his eyes shone fiercely, and his chest trembled with anger: "Nizi!"

Yao Jia stood in front of the palace gate with cold eyes and said loudly: "The king of Qin wants to go hand in hand with your country and fight for hegemony in the east and west. The special ministers came from thousands of miles to present rare treasures to show my king's sincerity."

"When the minister entered Linzi, all the officials came to congratulate him, and the common people treated each other warmly. I didn't expect that these were just superficial appearances, and they were a foreshadowing for the final assassination!"

"The eldest son of your country assassinates the special envoy. Is this the way your country treats guests?"

Qi Wangjian lowered his posture, and said in a gentle tone: "I'm afraid there is some misunderstanding, sir? You can't just think that the murderer is Gongzi Sheng just because of the assassin's words!"

"Does the King of Qi think it's a case of framing?" Yao Jia snorted coldly, with an imposing manner.

Yao Jia took out a palm-sized wooden slip, which introduced the assassin's name, place of origin, and status in a clear and orderly manner, and had been verified by the Qi State Government.

What's more, the sword worn by the assassin's waist and the crossbow used for assassination are all engraved with marks.

All the clues point to Tian Sheng. Could there be a second person?
However, Yao Jia knew in his heart that all of this was Dunruo's plan.

Yao Jia looked coldly and said: "After investigation, the evidence is conclusive. This person's identity is the attendant in the Prince Sheng's mansion. He once served as the prince's personal guard. He often accompanied Tian Sheng when he went hunting."

Qi Wangjian looked solemn and frowned.

Yao Jia continued to ask: "I heard that the special envoy of the State of Chu arrived in Linzi first. He once persuaded the State of Qi to fight against Qin in the court hall, but was opposed by all the officials."

"Only Young Master Sheng helped the envoy of Chu to defend himself. It can be seen that Young Master Sheng has long been eyeing the Qin State. Doesn't the King of Qi not know?"

King Qi Jiancheng was silent, and Hou Sheng defended King Qi by saying: "If the truth is found out, Young Master Sheng will indeed collude with the envoy of Chu and assassinate the envoy."

"My king will definitely avenge your envoy's shame. Please go back to Fu Yin to rest, sir. After discussing with my king, I will order someone to report to sir."

Yao Jia stared fixedly at Hou Sheng, a flash of anger flashed in his eyes, and he scolded: "It's about the life and death of Qin and Qi. I hope that King Qi will not show mercy."

After finishing speaking, he flicked his sleeves and walked out, leaving King Qi and Hou Sheng stunned in place.

All the evidence points to Young Master Sheng, and with Hou Sheng's gossip behind his back, Tian Sheng's charges are stone-hammered.

Qi Wangjian witnessed Yao Jia leaving aggressively, his face was gloomy, and he burst out loudly: "Yao Jia, you don't know what is good or bad, and you ignore Gu Wei."

After a short period of catharsis, Hou Sheng naturally would not let go of the opportunity to get rid of his political opponents.

After Qi Wangjian's murderous aura gradually subsided, Hou Sheng seized the opportunity and said decisively: "At present, Qi has already rejected the six kingdoms of Shandong. If you don't please Qin, Qi will be surrounded by enemies and will be isolated and helpless."

"I know that the king can't bear it. After all, he is the future king. If I don't want to let you go, let alone my king?"

"I have a plan. I can protect my son well, and I can also make good friends with Qin."

Qi Wangjian's eyes widened, he looked at Hou Sheng slowly, and said impatiently: "Please explain in detail, sir."

Hou Sheng revealed an evil smile on his lips, and said coldly, "Let Young Master Sheng be the hostage to go to Qin as an envoy, and hand it over to the King of Qin to show Qi's intention to form an alliance."

The tone was so cold that even King Qi shuddered and felt his heart freeze instantly.

If Tian Sheng was sent as an envoy to the state of Qi, wouldn't he be slaughtered by the king of Qin before he arrived in the state of Qin?
Immediately, Qi Wangjian frowned tightly, and there was faint anger rising between his brows: "Is it not like a sheep entering the tiger's mouth when going to Qin as an envoy?"

Hou Sheng smiled lightly.

This is exactly the viciousness of Hou Sheng, who handed over the life of Prince Sheng to King Qin for disposal.

To be more precise, it is to hand over the fate of Qin and Qi to King Qin.

If the king of Qin kills Gong Zisheng's future king of Qi, he will not only be caught in injustice, but will also break the alliance between the two countries, and the alliance will become a dead letter.

How could Qin Wangzheng destroy the alliance between Qi and Qin due to a temporary conflict, and provoke the hatred of Qi?
One trick is to turn against the guest, not only to get rid of the political enemies who hinder him, but also to get rid of the predicament for King Jian of Qi, and to curry favor with Qin State

When Qi Wangjian heard Hou Sheng's explanation, he smiled lightly: "Mr. is indeed brilliant!"

The next day.

Hundreds of officials were displayed in front of the hall, looking at Yao Jia coldly.

Yao Jia showed a fierce look on his face, and said coldly: "If the king of Qi doesn't give Qin an explanation, I'm afraid he will fall into the unrighteousness of Qi, and he will be encroached upon by the six kingdoms of Shandong."

This sentence was so powerful that Manchu Wenwu gritted his teeth, wishing he could rush forward and tear Yao Jia's grimace apart.

On the contrary, there was a faint smile on the corner of Hou Sheng's mouth, Qi Wangjian was indifferent.

After Yao Jia reprimanded him severely, Qi Wangjian ordered the eunuch to read out the imperial edict.

One move against the guest, pushing King Qin to the forefront, and sending chills down Yao Jia's back.

Yao Jia knew well that such an insidious strategy was naturally not from the comatose King Qi, but from King Qi's favorite minister.

This made Yao Jia more determined. If he didn't win after winning, Qi Wangjian would probably turn against the Shandong kingdoms.

A few days later, Young Master Sheng received the king's order to enter Qin State in a horse-drawn carriage as a hostage.

　Busy today.

　　Make up next Saturday and Sunday.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)