This time, Qin Song finally arrived at Nan'an Teahouse smoothly.
He didn't need anyone to guide him.
He directly led Han Pu to a private room on the second floor.
The private room was exquisitely decorated.
It had the charm of Jiangnan. The waiter brought in a pot of tea.
He closed the door for him and went out. After chatting for a while, the door was pushed open again. Qin Song looked up.
He was slightly stunned.
The person who came was dressed in green.
He looked to be in his fifties.
His figure was tall and strong, and his eyes were bright.
However, his temples were already covered with frost.
It was hard to hide the hardships on his face. The man looked excited. As soon as he entered, he knelt on the ground.
His voice trembled. "Old servant Lian Heng greets young master.
It's all old servant's incompetence.
I've let young master suffer so much … "
Tears were streaming down his face.
Qin Song's nose was also slightly sour. He bent down and helped him up. He said warmly, "I remember that Uncle Lian led the caravan to Qi Capital. Why … "
Lian Heng stood up and wiped his tears. "Old servant was in Qi Capital at that time. After receiving the news, I immediately sold the goods in my hands to a Qi merchant and rushed over overnight. But at that time,
Young master had already been locked up in the palace. Old servant moved around for a long time.
Only then did a few ministers agree to persuade the King Of Qin to let him go.
Who knew that before there was a definite message, young master, you … "
He paused and said, "This time, no matter how much money old servant used, no one dared to speak up for him. Old servant really had no choice but to bribe a bunch of desperadoes to prepare to break out of prison. Fortunately, young master, you were lucky and came out yourself. Otherwise …" It was obvious that breaking out of prison in Qin Capital was a narrow escape.
Qin Song led him to sit down and poured him a cup of tea. He said, "Uncle Lian, you've worked hard. It's my fault for making uncle Lian work so hard."
Lian Heng hurriedly stood up and said that he didn't dare.
Qin Song sat him down and said, "Uncle Lian, don't be like this. I've been without parents since I was young. Since I was young, only uncle Lian has cared for me. I also sincerely respect uncle Lian as an elder."
Lian Heng sighed and said, "Since Young Master thinks highly of this old servant, this old servant will also tell Young Master something from the bottom of my heart. This time, Young Master is really too foolish! Those people from the Cheng Clan are not worth it! "
Qin Song smiled bitterly. How could he not know that it was not worth it to start a family? But at that time, the people of the Cheng family forced him, and the imperial edict of the King Of Chu forced him to do so. In addition, the Second Prince, Yi An, whom he had secretly admired for a long time, also came along. For some reason, his mind was in a mess, and he actually agreed.
His father, Cheng Han, was a concubine of the Cheng family and was not recognized. When Cheng Han was three months old, his mother fell seriously ill and knelt outside the Cheng family's door with him in her arms. The Cheng family had no choice but to let him in. On one hand, they despised his identity, and on the other hand, they hated his mother for ruining the reputation of the Cheng family. After Cheng Han entered the Cheng family, her life was even worse than that of a respectable servant.
As a member of the Cheng family, Cheng Han was gifted with intelligence and a photographic memory. He should have had a bright future, but the Cheng family said that he was of low birth and did not allow him to participate in the imperial examinations. They made him take care of the affairs of the common household. Cheng Han was indeed a talent. After taking over the Cheng family's business, he increased the Cheng family's wealth by several times within a few years. Unfortunately, the Cheng family was not grateful. Instead, they felt that they had given him food to eat. On one hand, they squandered the money he earned, and on the other hand, they looked down on him.
When Qin Song was born, Cheng Han was out of town doing business and did not have time to go back. During Qin Song's mother's confinement, she caught a cold. The Cheng family used the reason that it was inauspicious during a festival to not invite a doctor. In the end, she passed away.
When Cheng Han returned home and found out about this, he angrily took Qin Song, who had just turned one month old, and left the Cheng family to set up his own business. He also took a large number of shopkeepers and workers with him. These years, the Cheng family had been cultivated by Cheng Han to be extravagant. When he left, the Cheng family's business plummeted. Seeing that it was getting worse day by day, they became anxious again.
In the end, the status of merchants was low. Cheng Han could ignore himself, but he could not ignore Qin Song's future. After enduring for a while, he took Qin Song back to the Lian family and forced them to record Qin Song as the di son of the main branch.
Afterwards, although Cheng Han still helped the Cheng family manage the business, he was no longer so diligent. He only focused on raising his only son, Qin Song, and earning money for his son. In the end, when Qin Song was eleven, he passed away.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this," Lian Heng felt that he had lost his composure. He wiped away his tears and pulled himself together, saying, "Gongzi, this old servant has already arranged an escape route. Gongzi can come back in three days. At that time, this old servant will send gongzi back to Chu."
Qin Song shook his head and said, "Now is not the time."
Lian Heng's voice rose slightly, "Gongzi!" Clearly, he did not approve of Qin Song's willfulness.
Qin Song smiled placatingly and said, "Of course I will go back, but I can't leave so sneakily." If he left like this, Ying Zheng only needed to issue a decree and he could only live like a rat in the gutter wherever he went. How boring would that be?
Lian Heng anxiously stamped his feet, "But gongzi, the King Of Qin, he … how could he let you go?"
Qin Song smiled faintly and said, "I don't need him to let me go."
Lian Heng was stunned. If the King Of Qin didn't let him go, how could he leave openly?
Qin Song glanced at Han Pu. Han Pu, who had been sitting there watching the fun, had no choice but to go out and guard the door.
Qin Song then said, "I came here today because I wanted them to inform Uncle Lian to come over. Since Uncle Lian is here, that's the best."
Lian Heng knew that Qin Song was about to get down to business. He said solemnly, "Gongzi, please give me your orders."
Qin Song grunted and asked, "Uncle Lian, you have been traveling between different countries all year round. I wonder if you know anyone from Qi in the Qin capital right now? It's best if you know someone from Qi who has some influence. "
"Yes," Lian Heng nodded and said, "I came to the Qin capital this time with a few Qi merchants. They have a strong background in Da Qi. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have been able to pass through Qi territory so quickly."
Qin Song's eyes flashed slightly, "Uncle Lian came with the Qi merchants? Did they take the initiative to accompany you, or was it your request? "
Lian Heng said, "I was in a hurry to see you, how could I be nosy? Naturally, they took the initiative. "
Qin Song smiled faintly and said, "That's the best. Among these Qi merchants, there should be someone who intentionally or unintentionally inquired about Western Qin from Uncle Lian, right?"
In this era, merchants often only focused on one route. People like Lian Heng, who was knowledgeable and familiar with every country, were rare. If someone wanted to inquire about information, he was the best person to ask.
Lian Heng said in surprise, "Gongzi, how did you even think of this? But I've traveled extensively for many years, I know what can be said and what can't. Although he asked, I evaded him. "
Qin Song smiled and said, "Then Uncle Lian, why don't you meet him again one day when you're drunk? Some things can't be said when you're sober, but can be said when you're drunk."
Lian Heng immediately understood what he meant and said seriously, "Gongzi, please instruct me."
Qin Song said, "As long as it's about Western Qin, answer whatever he asks … Even if he doesn't ask, you can tell him anything interesting. Most importantly, there are a few small things you need to tell him. This time, the grain merchants who came from the south had a big harvest. They sold off more than a dozen carts of grain in just a few days, and the price was quite good. The Western Qin's imperial court still hasn't paid for the cloth they bought last year to make winter clothes for the soldiers. The cloth merchants have been waiting in Qin for several months and are so anxious that they want to jump into the river. The land of Korea is full of bandits. Recently, caravans don't dare to pass by … "
Lian Heng nodded and said, "There are all these things. The grain merchants, the cloth merchants, and the merchants who were robbed in the land of Korea. I can even name them! I also know some things that are similar to this. Should I tell him? "
Qin Song grunted and said, "If he asks, just mention it. There's no need to deliberately say too much."
"I understand."
Qin Song continued, "Don't forget to say one last thing when you're drunk: Everyone says that the King Of Qin is brave and valiant. How could he be injured by a scholar who doesn't even have the strength to truss a chicken? Isn't this King Of Qin too easy to kill? Fortunately, the King Of Qin is fine. Otherwise, the Daqin would be finished … "
Lian Heng's scalp tingled when he heard this. "Young master, you want to …"
"Uncle Lian guessed correctly." Qin Song smiled and said, "I want to have a war between Qin and Qi. I want Qi to assassinate Qin."
Lian Heng's heart pounded. He swallowed his saliva and said in a dry voice, "Then, then what?"
Qin Song was very satisfied with Lian Heng's performance. His father left him this loyal servant. Although he was slightly lacking in strategy, his execution ability was extremely high. As long as he nodded, no matter how difficult the task was, he would complete it in the fastest and best way.
"After this, Uncle Lian will leave the Qin capital first to avoid getting involved in this storm. Wait for a month before coming back." Qin Song said, "If their assassination succeeds, the Daqin will be in chaos. For the time being, there will be no one in charge. After we arrange everything, we should be able to leave openly. Even if we can't, when the Northern Qi invades the Central Plains, because the King Of Qin is dead, the Daqin won't be able to resist in a hurry. However, their foundation is still there. After shrinking the defense line, they should be able to stabilize the situation. After the Qin and Qi confront each other in the Central Plains, the Southern Chu will become more powerful. At that time, it shouldn't be difficult to seek to return to Chu. "
Lian Heng nodded. As long as Ying Zheng was dead, who would insist on keeping a hostage servant? He asked again, "What if it fails?"
"If the assassination fails, the war between the two countries will be inevitable. Western Qin has been fighting every year for the past ten years. The treasury has been emptied long ago. Now it's struggling to make ends meet. If there are no changes, they will lose the war before they even fight, unless the King Of Qin is willing to give up large areas of the Han and Wei territories and concentrate his forces to fight against the enemy. " Qin Song paused for a moment before continuing, "One of the disadvantages of Daqin is the lack of food. I remember that my father has been deliberately hoarding food and horses. Uncle Lian has also accumulated a lot over the years. When the time comes, he will take out some of it to redeem me from the King Of Qin. If Ying Zheng doesn't want to be a fatuous ruler, he has to agree."
Lian Heng nodded repeatedly as he listened. His eyes lit up. "I understand!"
"In addition, there's one more thing I need you to do." Qin Song said, "Uncle Lian, please mobilize your men to help me find a person."
"Who are you looking for?"
Qin Song pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "This person's surname is Liu. He likes to call himself Liu Lang. He is handsome and romantic. He likes to stay in brothels and opera houses. He likes to compose songs and play the piano for the girls in the brothel. He likes to write plays for the actors. When he is happy, he will go on stage and sing a few lines … He likes to be lively. You can find him in the most prosperous city. "
"What happens after you find him?"
Qin Song smiled. "After you find him, ask him for me if he still remembers the Treaty of Long Lake. Now I have written a big play. Ask him if he dares to come and sing. "
Lian Heng said, "I understand."
After they finished talking about the business, they chatted for a while. Lian Heng left a big bag of gold, silver, and jade before reluctantly leaving.
Qin Song walked him to the door of the private room and sat down. Han Pu pushed the door open and said, "Qin Song, even if the war between Qin and Qi is inevitable, you don't have to add fuel to the fire, right?"
Qin Song said, "I not only added fuel to the fire, but also poured a basin of water. Why didn't you see it?"
Han Pu suddenly understood. He said, "You mean the assassination?"
Qin Song said, "Yes." If they didn't use hard facts, how could they let them know that the foreigners they looked down on actually saw them as fat meat in their mouths?
Han Pu said, "But what if they directly start the war instead of the assassination?"
"No," Qin Song said, "As long as the Qi people believe that Daqin is strong in appearance but weak in reality, the war between the two countries is inevitable. Then the assassination of the King Of Qin will become inevitable. The benefits are too high and the risks are too small. If the assassination is successful, the Qin people will be in chaos. The Qi people can directly invade and take over half of the Central Plains. If the assassination fails, the consequence is just a war. Anyway, they are preparing for a war, aren't they? Moreover, the King Of Qin's wedding is imminent. The best opportunity is right in front of them. Even if they guess that there may be a trap, they can't resist the huge benefits that the death of the King Of Qin may bring. When the Qi people fail the assassination, the Qin people will naturally block the news to buy time and mobilize troops to avoid a hasty war. At least in this way, they won't be defeated at the beginning, right? "
Although he didn't like Daqin, he disliked the Qi people even more. If the Qi people had too much advantage in the confrontation between the two countries, they would turn around and destroy the Chu people. If the Chu people were inevitable, he would rather destroy the Qin people. After the Chu people came to the Qin people, they would still be ordinary people, not livestock.
Han Pu nodded.
Qin Song said, "Don't be idle these days. Didn't I say that there is a person in the Qi who can control Wang Meng in the Qin capital? This person is definitely important. He must be one of the most intelligent people in the Northern Qi. He must personally arrange the assassination. Only when he takes action can we find him. Help me keep an eye on him. I'm very curious about this person … Eh? What do you want to say? "
Han Pu said, "Have you ever thought about what if they succeed in the assassination? Let me make this clear first, I will never protect Ying Zheng or inform him of the news! "Wu Qi said.
Qin Song lowered his head and drank tea. He said lightly, "If they succeed, it's because Ying Zheng is incompetent. He deserves to die. What does it have to do with you and me?"
Han Pu stared at him. After a long while, he said, "Why do I feel that this is your real purpose?"
Qin Song shrugged. "It's okay if you think so."
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