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Chapter 18 Selfishness

When the 10,000-meter long run is not at the end, with perseverance, people can always move towards the end step by step. After crossing the end, their energy is vented and they no longer have the strength to run. For many years, since her husband passed away, He has been looking forward to Gan Luo having a good future. After entering the Meng Mansion, he has become a retainer of the Meng family. He has got what he wants, and his excessive hard work has long overdrawn her body.

"Mother, be careful lying down, I'll feed you medicine." Gan Luo held the soup bowl that contained the medicine and sent it to He's mouth bit by bit.

The ancestors of the Gan family appeared. As long as Gan Luo stayed in Meng Mansion, they would not worry about not having a chance to make a comeback. In the past three months, Meng Tian and Gan Luo got along very well. He was happy in his heart. He could see that Meng Tian valued Gan Luo very much. The two looked like brothers and gradually became close.

"Ganluo, for my mother's body, I know in my heart that I will go to see God Yu soon." He sighed in his heart and found a blue jade pendant from his arms, with the word "gan" on it. Carefully stroked the blue jade pendant in his hand, He took Ganluo's hand and explained, "Before I leave, there is something that must be told to you. Your tall father Gan Mao was once the prime minister of Qin. He has a house in Qin, which is the house I take you to pass by frequently. You must work hard and remember to get it back in the future."

Gan Mao once led his troops to attack Yiyang, Han, and the limelight was always there. When King Wu of Qin went to the front line to parade, he had to compete with Meng Yue to raise a cauldron, but he was injured and accidentally. Afterwards, Gan Luo and Meng Yue were implicated, Meng Yue killed the clan, and Gan Mao fled. What happened fifty or sixty years ago had long forgotten the memories of many Qin people, and Gan Luo got very vague information. Suddenly, he heard that his ancestor was Gan Mao, and he was a little touched, but he was not particularly excited. It turned out that my father had also been glorious. Gan Luo thought lightly.

"I remember!" Facing He's earnest gaze, Gan Luo agreed. "I will definitely take back the land and house that belongs to my Gan family." According to the Qin policy, Gan Luo knew in his heart that to get back the land and house that had been in the past, he had to make meritorious service for the country. The Meng family's generals and families have no shortage of opportunities to obtain military merit.

"The Meng family will help us when our mother and son are in the most difficult times. The kindness of water should be repaid with a spring of water. Remember, you should be loyal to the Meng family with all your heart and be loyal!"

"Ganluo keeps his mother's teachings in mind!"

He smiled and felt very relieved. As long as the Meng family did not fall, Gan Luo would not worry about not having a great future. "Young Master Meng, come in!"

"Meng Tian greets Mrs. Gan!" Meng Tian, ​​who was waiting outside the house, heard the call of He, quickly walked into the house and sat side by side with Gan Luo. He learned from the doctor's mouth that it was probably not long. The medicine prescribed by Xia Yinyan in the palace could only be counted on He's life for a while.

"Ganluo, you are making an oath to Mr. Meng in front of your mother!" He handed the jade pendant to Ganluo, guiding Ganluo to face the east, and just kneeled in front of Meng Tian.

"The ancestors and gods of Yu are above me. I, Ganluo, have made a vow here. In this life, I will be loyal to the Meng family. If you betray me, you will be struck by lightning!" After making the vow solemnly, Ganluo kowtowed again.

The Chinese swear to swear, this habit has started for more than two thousand years? Gan Luo made such a heavy oath, Meng Tian was not used to the loyalty ceremony of the ancients for a while. He looked around, but felt very satisfied, and murmured, "Okay, okay..." Gradually, his voice became lighter and lighter, slowly closing his eyes, thinking to himself, there was a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"My mother!"

"Madam Gan!"

The sky seemed to feel the passage of life. The storm and storm hit the entire Xianyang City in an instant. The huge Mongolian Mansion was shrouded in a fog and rain.

"It's raining, I wonder how my father on the front line is doing?" Meng Tian felt the rain flowers blowing on his face as the strong wind blew on his face, and his eyes passed through Hangu Pass and turned toward the direction of Wei.

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In Xianyang Palace, in the magnificent hall, candlelight shines, dispelling the oppression of the sudden rain of the black clouds.

On the high throne, King Zhuangxiang held the war report sent back from the front line in his hand, pondering without saying a word.

"General Meng said that this year's monsoon and rain came earlier than in previous years, and the flood season of the river is approaching. It is recommended to give up the plan to open up Taoyi for the time being." King Zhuangxiang signaled slightly, and the eunuch who served with him gently picked up the silk cloth on the table and handed it to Lu Buwei.

In ancient times, when wars were not conducted with special climate warnings, they suddenly encountered drastic climate changes. Whether it was the generals leading the front line or the monarch responsible for coordination in the rear, they felt quite helpless.

Lu Buwei did not like Meng Ao's failure to advance, but Meng Ao never opposed him in his governance. From the perspective of Qin, withdrawing troops at this time may be a choice. Lu Buwei did not understand military affairs, and just read Sun Tzu's Art of War was far from truly commanding an army to win.

Duke Li and Wang have been in the army for many years, and are cautious and seeking stability, so there is no need to get along with nature. Lu Buwei, Duke Li and Wang all agree to withdraw their troops and make plans after the monsoon rain.

"I think the old general Meng does not need to withdraw his troops, but should continue to use troops." Before King Zhuangxiang made up his mind, the latter general Fan Yuqi expressed a different view. "If Taoyi cannot be broken, he can attack Daliang, the capital of Wei State. Near Daliang, there are many fertile fields, developed water conservancy and developed transportation. Even if there are some wind and rain, it will not affect the marching. Moreover, the king and minister of Wei State were relaxed when they saw the weather was bad, and they were surprised. Maybe they could conquer Daliang in one battle."

Will it be able to destroy the Wei Kingdom if you conquer Daliang? King Zhuangxiang squinted his eyes and looked at the old Qin military aristocrats recommended by Fan Yuqi, the mother Empress Dowager Xia, and felt that they were much more pleasing to the eyes. It was not that no one faced Xi Shi, but could Liu Xiahui; nor was it that every king could maintain restraint when facing the temptation of conquering the capital of the empire. King Zhuangxiang was moved. Under his turmoil, Meng Ao's words that were weak but immortal were disintegrating like mist and rain. The predecessors planted trees and later generations enjoyed the cool air. Instead of weakening the country, waiting for the future generations to destroy it, why not destroy a country first?!

"What General Fan said is very consistent with my wishes!" King Zhuangxiang did not understand military affairs. The blueprint drawn by Fan Yuqi was so beautiful. King Zhuangxiang seemed to be able to imagine that King Wei was kneeling in front of him. "Immediately send orders to Meng Ao and let the army turn to Daliang!"

"Your Majesty, General Meng is on the front line. If he can attack Daliang, General Meng will propose it." Duke Li, Wang Shi glared at Fan Yuqi fiercely and quickly dissuaded him. "When Marquis of Wei Wu of Daliang City, he started to build it. It is difficult to attack high walls and deep buildings, and it is even more difficult to attack than Handan."

Lu Buwei no longer understands military affairs, but he has been to the Central Plains. He has been to Daliang City many times. He knows that Daliang City is a tough bone. He wants to persuade him, but when he secretly sees the excitement in King Zhuangxiang's eyes, he knows that this strange man who worships Empress Dowager Huayang as his mother is eager to achieve something and prove that he is not a businessman and a woman, but a truly qualified monarch of Qin.

"Wasn't Shang Jun's attack on the ancient capital of Wei, and he also fought in one battle?" Fan Yuqi was cruel in his heart. Thinking about what Xia said, why were all the senior leaders of the Qin army occupied by these low-class military aristocrats. Meng Ao, who was just fled from Qi. Duke Li and Wang Feng's ancestors, were not famous. If these old guys don't give in, he would never have a chance. "In recent years, the Wei State has been defeated repeatedly in the hands of our Qin State, and the military and civilians have long lost their morale. When our Qin army suddenly appeared in Daliang City, the King of Wei was frightened and it was possible that he would surrender without fighting."

Fan Yuqi had never been to Daliang City, but he knew that Daliang City was difficult to attack, but his mouth was light and said that the walls of Daliang City seemed to be made of paper, which made King Zhuangxiang stunned. The Meng family stood on the side of Ying Zheng. Empress Dowager Xia had already hinted that he would seize the opportunity to suppress the Meng family. Meng Tian just beat Fan Tianyi. Fan Yuqi did not expect that he would have the opportunity to retaliate so soon.

After Shang Yang's reform, the country's destiny was declining. He fought one battle and paid one battle. He was defeated in the east by Qi and in the west by Qin, and even lost his old capital Anyi. The original big brother was like this, and everyone bullied him, and no one took Wei seriously. Deep in his heart, King Zhuangxiang looked down on Wei, let alone King Zhuangxiang, the Qin people now mentioned Wei, who would take this first overlord of the Warring States? Only the Zhao family, who was of the Ying family, met the opponent of Qin.

"I have decided to order the army to attack Daliang!" The seven heroes of the Warring States Period coexist for so many years. Can I become the first Qin monarch to defeat Shandong? After retreating, King Zhuangxiang took a deep breath, walked out of the hall, looked in the direction of Hangu Pass, and thought to himself, Old General Meng, don't let me down!
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