The younger brother of the First Emperor

Chapter 114 Death can be as heavy as a mountain or as light as a feather

Zhu Hai did not kneel for too long, as the righteous man found a way out for himself.

"Since you don't say anything, Hai will take it as your consent!"

After saying this, the butcher threw away the half-broken iron spike, called his accomplices, and forcibly dragged the sparrow away who wanted to take some money away.

After a while, the assassins disappeared.

A certain boy pretended to be awakened from a dream, sighing deeply and wiping away tears.

“It’s not that I don’t want to accept Mr. Zhu, I just don’t have the moral integrity to do so.

"Only a hero like Lord Xinling is worthy of being Mr. Zhu's master. How can a wretch like me compare to Lord Xinling?"

Hearing this, Le Cheng couldn't help but said loudly:

"Wei Wuji is not a hero at all, he is just a villain.

"He asked his retainers to assassinate you because he wanted our Zhao and Qin to break up and go to war. Don't be deceived by him.

"If we win the battle against Yan this time, I will definitely go to Wei Wuji with my sword and seek justice for you!"

Ying Chengjiao waved his hands repeatedly and tried to persuade him:

"Please don't make assumptions about a warrior like Xinling Jun.

"In order to rescue Zhao, Lord Xinling ordered Ruji to steal the tiger seal of King Wei, which offended the King of Wei. Now he cannot return to his homeland and country, and can only live in Zhao. Why would he want Zhao and Qin to fight?
"I must have done something wrong. This is all my fault."

The second time Ying Chengjiao called him a general, Le Cheng had no intention of arguing.

The young General Zhao looked at the young man with an earnest expression, half speechless and half respectful.

"I never thought that a country as fierce and powerful as Qin could have a gentleman as humble as you. You think too highly of everyone in the world.

“Even if Wei Wuji and the King of Wei are at odds, they are still brothers.

“No matter how much he hates Wei, it is still his motherland.

"After all, he is Lord Xinling of Wei, not Lord Hao of Zhao, so he will naturally put the interests of Wei first.

"I have only heard of one person in the world who is like you, who cares only about morality regardless of his background, Mozi.

"Zhuangzi said that Mozi was the best in the world. If you have never met Mozi, you don't know what the best in the world is.

"Now that I have met you, I finally know what is the best in the world."

Seeing Master Qin open his mouth again, the young General Zhao walked quickly to his side and whispered:
"Please spare me a moment to talk."

Ying Chengjiao pondered for a moment and thought that there was no hatred between him and Le Cheng.

I hope that Le Yi has also told him that he will write a letter to ask his nephew Le Cheng to take care of his safety.

Judging from Le Cheng's performance against him today, it can be said to be very good.

With so many known conditions, the conclusion is that the possibility of Le Cheng killing him is extremely small.

The young man nodded in agreement and followed Le Cheng.

But he seemed to have forgotten that his hand was still holding Gai Nie's hand.

The Sword Master had no expression on his face as he followed Young Master Qin.

Before, he protected Ying Chengjiao purely for the sake of his lord Lin Xiangru.

Now, he himself is also willing.

Bai Wuxia looked at the Lin family's retainer and his young disciple holding hands, and followed his disciple, lost in thought.

[This pervert's vision is still so vicious even after leaving Qin.]
[I randomly selected twenty people from the thousands of followers, and chose one of them as my personal guard. I unexpectedly chose such a good person in one go.]
[Looking at this man's swordsmanship, I am far from being his opponent...]
Le Cheng, who was leading the way, noticed a man and a woman who came uninvited.

The woman was dressed in typical Qin style, with a black tight-fitting outfit and a five-foot-long sword at her waist.

At first glance, he is obviously the personal bodyguard that Prince Qin brought from the Qin State, who can both protect him and warm his bed.

The man... is from Zhao. That sword he used just now was really fast.

Le Cheng turned around and looked at him carefully without hiding anything.

"I wonder who this warrior is?"

"Gai Nie." Gai Nie responded indifferently.

Le Cheng smiled and said, "I've heard a lot about you," and ignored him.

He had never heard of this name, so no matter how high his martial arts skills were, he was not worthy of any special attention.

Just like Zhu Hai, he is just a pariah.

"This is the Sword Saint." Ying Chengjiao said seriously, "I am still alive thanks to the Sword Saint."

Gai Nie's expressionless face became a little stiff, and he said dryly:
"Nie was deceived by an old friend. If it weren't for the young master's prediction and the blessing from heaven, Nie would have no choice but to die to atone for his crime."

There was no fluctuation on the Sword Master's face, he was very clear in his mind.

If he hadn't stopped the heavy iron spikes and sparrows, the assassination would not have been successful. The real assassination was the big iron hammer that fell from the sky.

If Ying Chengjiao had not gotten out of the car first, he would have been dead by now.

The Sword Master felt very guilty that he should not have been led away.

Ying Chengjiao comforted him:

“Who can know everything?

"In front of a righteous old friend like Zhu Hai, Mr. Gai still trusted me and protected me.

“It’s been an honor for me.”

There was a little bit of truth in what Ying Chengjiao said. He really didn't expect to find Gai Nie among Lin Xiangru's followers.

Most people know Gai Nie through the anime Qin Shi Ming Yue, but not Ying Chengjiao.

He did it through history books.

Gai Nie was a fierce man who could scare Jing Ke away with just a glance.

When Ying Chengjiao was reading the chapter on Jing Ke in Biographies of Assassins, he specially wrote down two people besides Jing Ke.

One of them is Gai Nie.

Ying Chengjiao could not remember the specific details in the history books, he only remembered the general idea.

It is said that Jing Ke once discussed swordsmanship with Gai Nie, but offended Gai Nie because they did not agree.

Gai Nie glared at him, and Jing Ke turned and left.

Someone wanted to call Jing Ke back, but Gai Nie said:

"When I was discussing swordsmanship with him just now, what he said was really unreasonable. I just glared at him and he turned and walked away. Why are you looking for him? He must have left here and gone somewhere else."

Someone went to the guesthouse where Jing Ke had originally stayed, and sure enough, Jing Ke had already driven away from Yuci.

How can we only protect such a powerful man for a while? It would be better to protect him for a lifetime.

He held Gai Nie's hand tightly, expressing his appreciation with his actions.

When Master Chengjiao chooses people, he just looks for familiar names. History books are like a screening book.

Gai Nie didn't say anything, he was not as eloquent as Zhu Hai.

He always speaks with his sword.

Although he enjoys a great reputation in the martial arts world, he is still nothing in the eyes of the aristocratic families.

So what if he is a sword saint? He can only be drowned in the crowd of three thousand guests and associate with those useless people who only know how to indulge in pleasure all day long.

If it weren't for Lin Xiangru's righteousness, he would have left long ago.

He had been Lin Xiangru's retainer for so many years, but had met Lin Xiangru only a few times. He had no doubt that Lin Xiangru didn't even know of his existence.

The nobleman in front of him is different from those arrogant nobles. He is a true gentleman.

Such a gentleman, after only meeting him once, entrusted his life and death in his hands, and valued him more than anyone else.

All he could give in return was the sword in his hand.

[A gentleman will die for his friend.]
The Sword Master muttered in his heart, and tightly grasped the boy's hand in response.

then……

The smiling boy let out an "Ah!" and suddenly pulled back his hand and shook it wildly.

Tears were about to fall as she looked at the Sword Master with tears in her eyes and used her other intact arm to stop Bai Wuxia and Le Cheng.

"Mr. Guy, did I do something wrong?"

[It hurts so much! Why are you trying so hard? You must be sick!]
A trace of embarrassment clearly flashed across the Sword Master's face, and he smiled awkwardly for the first time.

His response seemed to be too forceful... "It's Nie's fault, Master, punish Nie."

"It's okay, it's okay." The boy wiped his tears and said, "Mr. Gai did nothing wrong. I am just too weak."

Gai Nie: "..."

For a moment, the Sword Master felt that he really deserved to die.

Zhao Jiang Le Cheng watched silently and had to admit that there were still differences between people.

Some people deserve to have many followers, and deserve to have followers willing to die for them.

If he was forced to speak to a pariah in such a humbly manner, he would rather die, because he is a noble!
"Ahem." He coughed twice to attract Mr. Qin's attention: "General, please turn back now and don't go any further."

The young man hadn't wiped away his tears yet, his eyes widened and he said in confusion:

"Why?"

"It's too dangerous ahead. Swords have no eyes."

"I am here on behalf of Zhao to visit Yan for the sake of justice. God will keep me safe. If I die here, it can only be said that I am not virtuous enough."

Le Cheng stared into the boy's eyes, as if he wanted to see the deepest part of his heart.

The king's command he received was:
[When the prince of Qin arrived at the border of Yan and Zhao, he disguised himself as a Yan person and attacked and killed him. You sent reinforcements to rescue him.]

[The boy was afraid and sent him back to Handan.]

Handan was already prepared to publicize the news that "Prince Cheng Jiao of Qin State went to Yan State on behalf of Zhao State, but was assassinated by Yan State and nearly died."

There are two key points here.

1. Prince Chengjiao of Qin was sent to Yan on behalf of Zhao, proving that Qin and Zhao stood on the same side.

2. The State of Yan assassinated the Prince of Qin and did not take the State of Qin seriously.

Could a seven-year-old boy who agreed to go on a diplomatic mission from Zhao State to Yan State understand the ins and outs of this?

No.

When this child returns to Qin and adds fuel to the fire, even if Qin, the overlord of the world, does not send troops to attack Yan, it will still provide assistance to Zhao.

But now there is a small problem.

This child who was terrified when facing Mao Sui's assassination in the court of Zhao State now seems to be not afraid of death and does not want to go back...

"kill!"

"Yanren Zhang Yide is here! Qin dogs, die!"

"Where is my son? Come and die!"

Suddenly there was a commotion, but it was quelled in an instant.

Le Cheng pretended to be angry and ignorant, and returned with Ying Chengjiao, Gai Nie and Bai Wuxia the same way.

There were eight more bodies on the ground.

They are all tall, wearing animal skins, with a red blush on their faces from years of cold, a typical Yan appearance.

Le Cheng's face turned pale with anger, and he urged anxiously:
"General! Sir! This is an emergency! You must go back!
"Looking at this situation, King Yan must have issued an order to kill you.

"If you cross the Yishui River and have not yet met the King of Yan, you will be killed! Wouldn't that mean you are giving away your life in vain?"

The boy had a righteous look on his face. Although he was young, his awe-inspiring and inviolable aura was extremely terrifying.

"die!

“Some are heavier than Mount Tai, and some are lighter than a feather!

"I died for the morality in my heart and for the survival of Zhao State. This is more important than Mount Tai!

"I am willing!"

The Sword Master nodded heavily, he followed the right person!
"I don't want to!" Le Cheng shouted angrily, "You are the prime minister and general of Zhao State. How can you die here? You are the pillar of Zhao State. To die here is as light as a feather!"

Master Qin grabbed Le Cheng's hand with a sacred look on his face.

"Some people are alive, but they are already dead. Some people are dead, but they are already dead."

"But he is dead!" Le Cheng interrupted: "Dead is dead!"

Young General Zhao just couldn't understand how a seven-year-old kid could have so many words and such a set of them.

The young man shook his head.

"No, but he lives on in people's hearts."

Ying Chengjiao, who had newly become a pillar of the State of Zhao, straightened his clothes, raised his head to the sky in the biting cold wind, and raised his two little fists with great enthusiasm.

"I will head to Yan, and my loyalty will remain in Kunlun!

"Talking about morality is not just empty talk, it means real bloodshed and death!

"If one of me falls, there will be thousands of me standing up!

"Even though my body is dead, my morality will not die!"

The young man's voice was carried far away by the cold wind along the bank of the Yishui River.

I don’t know who was moved, but he shouted at the top of his lungs.

"color!"

The cheers were like a prelude to the music.

Tens of thousands of Zhao soldiers followed closely behind, stretching their necks and screaming with veins bulging.

"color!"

"color!"

"color!"

The cheers of tens of thousands of people crossed the Yishui River and reached the ears of the Yan scouts on the other side.

"Go back and report to the commander-in-chief. A large number of Zhao troops are gathering here! It must be something important!"

Three days later, Zhao County.

Butcher Zhu Hai told Xinling Jun everything that happened by the Yishui River with a sullen face.

After saying this, he clasped his fists and said:
"You pulled me out of the market, and I killed Jinbi to repay you.

"You have been very kind to me over the years, I will repay you by killing Qin's prince Cheng Jiao.

"I don't owe you anything anymore, so I'll take my leave now!"

Xinling Jun shed tears and stretched out his hand to stop her:

"I have been with you for such a long time, but you left me just because you met the Prince of Qin. Am I, Wei Wuji, so much inferior to the Prince of Qin, Cheng Jiao?"

Zhu Hai took a step back to avoid Wei Wuji's hand.

"I have always believed that you are a true gentleman, so I am willing to follow your lead and do whatever you ask me to do.

“This time you asked me to assassinate Prince Qin, saying that Prince Qin had ulterior motives and wanted to harm the State of Wei. I believed you as usual.

“It was not until the assassination attempt failed that I realized that you had deceived me. Young Master Qin was clearly an upright gentleman.

"When the Zhao and Yan states went to war, he was sent to Yan on behalf of Zhao. He never set foot on Wei territory and never mentioned Wei. How could he be disadvantageous to Wei?
"You who asked me to assassinate an upright gentleman are no longer an upright gentleman. This is why I am leaving you."

Wei Wuji withdrew his hand and wiped his tears.

"Since you have made up your mind, it would be impolite for Wuji to keep you. I ask you to have one last meal with Wuji and let Wuji see you off."

Zhu Hai hesitated for a moment and then agreed.

He had been living with Wei Wuji in Zhao State's Zhaozhou for nearly seven years. Although he had decided to leave for the sake of justice, the relationship of those seven years could not be ended just like that.

The banquet was held.

In addition to Zhu Hai, the four surviving assassins also attended the banquet.

They were all retainers of Lord Xinling, and they ate the sparrows with great pleasure.

Among the assassins who assassinated Ying Chengjiao, only Da Tiechui was not a retainer of Lord Xinling. He came at the invitation of his good friend Zhu Hai.

As the cups were clinking and the glasses were exchanged, five people fell down one after another.

dead.

It is heavier than Mount Tai.

Some are lighter than a feather.

(End of this chapter)