Chapter 128 Sword in hand, follow me, kill Zheng Lang, and seize Qin
"Clang, clang... Rumble, rumble..."

Da Siming, a man with blue-gray skin and a burly figure, walked side by side with Dian Qing, dragging a giant bronze carriage, slowly passing through the gate of Gongsun Ce's Taiwei Mansion and heading towards the main road.

Gongsun Ce sat in the carriage but did not feel any bumps.

Because there are sixteen giant springs under the bronze carriage.

After Gongsun Ce rubbed out the sample with his bare hands and gave it to Gongshu Chou, Gongshu Chou suddenly had an epiphany and made these springs for shock absorption.

All the seats inside the carriage are sewn with several layers of animal fur to increase comfort.

Gongshu Jia had not yet moved to Qin State, but when Ying Zheng heard that Gongsun Ce needed Gongshu Jia's jujube bronze chariot, he decisively gave Gongshu Jia the corresponding materials.

However, these animal furs were gifts from Gongshujia to please Gongsun Ce.

The bronze chariot was tall and majestic, like a moving hill, gleaming with a cold metallic luster in the sun.

The sound of rolling wheels, accompanied by the heavy footsteps of Dian Qing and Da Siming, echoed in the streets and attracted the attention of countless passers-by.

There are intricate carvings on both sides of the carriage, showing the agility of birds and beasts, as well as the flow of clouds and water waves. Every detail reveals Gongshujia's exquisite craftsmanship.

Da Siming and Dian Qing, their strategies were surprisingly consistent. Although they had not received any training from Gongsun Ce, they seemed to have gone through a long period of running-in.

There was no expression on their faces, and they seemed not to feel the heaviness of the bronze chariot.

Gongsun Ce in the carriage had a thoughtful look on his face.

He looked out the car window into the distance, as if thinking about the upcoming Grandmaster annihilation battle.

His fingers tapped lightly on the seat, making a rhythmic sound, keeping time for his thoughts.

As the carriage moved forward, people on the road stopped to watch.

They had never seen such a huge chariot, let alone one made of bronze.

For a moment, discussions and exclamations arose one after another, as if they wanted to engrave this rare scene in their hearts forever.

"Oh my god, how heavy is this carriage? It's made of bronze!"

An old man was leaning on a cane, his eyes wide open, as if he could see through the carriage.

"The owner of this carriage must be either rich or noble. Judging from the appearance of those two guards, they are not something that ordinary people can afford."

A middle-aged woman was holding her son's hand to prevent him from running around. She didn't notice that her son was looking at the bronze chariot in front of him with envy.

"I heard that this carriage left from the residence of General Gongsun. It should be General Gongsun's carriage. He is going to accompany the king to Yongdi."

A young man who looked like a scholar couldn't stop his envy.

The carriage moved slowly forward, passed through the bustling streets, and arrived outside the Xianyang Palace, waiting for Ying Zheng's carriage to leave.

Soon, Ying Zheng's carriage left the Xianyang Palace surrounded by the imperial guards.

Ying Zheng's carriage slowly drove out of the Xianyang Palace. His carriage was pure black and looked extremely solemn and dignified.

The carriage was pulled by four strong horses, and the horses' hooves made steady and powerful sounds on the bluestone slabs.

The guards were dressed in armor and holding long spears. They were neatly lined up on both sides of the chariot, like a steel Great Wall.

Their armor gleamed brightly in the sun, enough to intimidate foreign enemies.

As the carriage drove out, the gate of Xianyang Palace slowly closed with a heavy sound.

Ying Zheng sat upright in the carriage. When he saw Gongsun Ce's carriage, his eyes changed slightly.

He didn't expect that Gongshujia's skills had reached such a high level.

The entire bronze chariot seemed to be made in one piece, with no gaps on the outside.

Ying Zheng felt that he should also order Gongshu Jia to build him a bronze chariot, but it had to be painted black.

Ying Zheng's carriage gradually moved forward. Gongsun Ce ordered Da Siming and Dian Qing to follow Ying Zheng's team and continue moving forward.

Soon, the convoy heading to Yongdi left Xianyang and arrived at the outskirts of Xianyang.

The morning sun shone on Gongsun Ce's bronze chariot, and the reflected light was particularly dazzling.

Da Siming and Dian Qing continued to move forward at a steady pace. Although the carriage was pulled by manpower, its speed was not slower than Ying Zheng's carriage.

Gongsun Ce's bronze chariot followed steadily behind Ying Zheng's sedan chair.

Even though they had walked a long distance, their breathing remained even and their steps were steady.

Gongsun Ce in the carriage was a little bored, so he began to practice the Color of Heaven and Earth and Confucianism.

The Magic Sound Box enabled him to break through to the middle stage of Grandmaster, but the true Qi of Fuyaozi was still in Gongsun Ce's body and had not been digested.

With Gongsun Ce's refining, he should be able to reach the perfect master level soon.

However, no matter what Gongsun Ce proposed, no matter how many people recognized it, it would sublimate the meaning of the master and reach the level of grand master.

In other words, it takes time and opportunity to comprehend the meaning of the Five Virtues and the corresponding Grand Master's meaning.

Even though Gongsun Ce could prove himself capable of defeating most of the grand masters, if he were given the chance to use the complete Black Sun, he could even defeat Donghuang Taiyi, who was halfway to achieving unity of man and nature.

However, there is no doubt that Gongsun Ce himself is a warrior at the mid-level of Grandmaster.

A strong person should not have any weaknesses, even if he has them now, he will make up for them in the future.

What's more, Gongsun Ce was very curious about what kind of power the state of unity between man and nature possessed.

As time passed, the carriage moved farther and farther away and the sunset gradually set in the west.

Until night falls and the stars twinkle.

Da Siming and Dian Qing continued to drag the bronze chariot forward, their shadows extending infinitely under the moonlight.

Suddenly, the convoy in front stopped moving forward.

It takes one or two days to travel from Xianyang to Yongdi by horse, and it would take three days for a large group of people to move out like this.

The Qin kings of all dynasties wanted to go to Yongdi for their coming-of-age ceremony, so there were actually large post stations along the way.

Although it is called an inn, it is actually like a small palace with all the necessary facilities, and is exclusively for the use of the crowned King of Qin.

Zhao Gao, who was beside Ying Zheng, was the first to enter the post station to check. After ensuring it was safe, the imperial guards surrounded the post station first, and a special person entered the post station to check food and water sources.

Then Ying Zheng got off the carriage and entered the post station. Gongsun Ce had previously told Ying Zheng that he would not enter the post station.

Although it was an exclusive post station for the King of Qin, the daily necessities inside were not necessarily as soft as the animal fur inside the bronze chariot.

Retracing the road from Xianyang to Yongdi, the Qin kings of all generations intended to feel the hardships their ancestors went through in starting their businesses.

Therefore, Gongsun Ce felt that the internal environment of the post station, apart from being clean, might not have anything desirable.

After Ying Zheng settled down, he slowly drew out the Qin King's Sword. He stroked the sword, but his thoughts drifted far away.

After beheading Lao Ai, he officially took over the power of the Qin Dynasty.

The fact that a group of grand masters might come to assassinate him actually made him secretly excited.

There is no one like him before and there will be no one like him after. How attractive is this evaluation? There is an agreement among countries that the Grand Master cannot assassinate the monarch, let alone important ministers.

So the role of the Grand Master is more like a mushroom egg. I have no way to use it directly, but I can't live without it.

The Grand Master's duties are mainly to protect the royal family and monitor important officials from other countries who enter the country.

The previous casual action by the Grand Master of Wei State was actually a disguised violation of this verbal agreement.

This kind of verbal agreement now is almost like a broken lotus root, which is still connected and about to be destroyed.

What is lacking is a grandmaster who is willing to risk the wrath of the world.

As long as one grandmaster takes the initiative to assassinate the king, this agreement will be completely destroyed.

By then, the Grand Master will begin to assassinate the kings of other countries, and the chaotic seven countries will only become more chaotic.

Gongsun Ce wanted these great masters to set a precedent in assassinating a king while keeping their lives at the same time.

Therefore, Ying Zheng's coming-of-age ceremony was very special and its components were very complex.

The fake eunuch who had an affair with the Queen Mother and made her pregnant wanted to seize power.

A group of Schrödinger's grandmasters, they may come or they may not come.

There is also a Gongsun Ce who is eager to try. It must feel great to kill a bunch of grandmasters in one breath.

Time quickly came to two days later, and after finishing the last post station, Ying Zheng's carriage finally entered Yongdi.

Guannei Hou, who had lived in Yongdi for a long time, was standing not far away to greet him.

Logically speaking, Guannei Hou was Ying Zheng's elder and the patriarch of the Ying clan. It was not right for Guannei Hou to salute Ying Zheng. Instead, it was Ying Zheng who should salute Guannei Hou.

However, Ying Zheng was the king of Qin after all, so Ying Zheng performed the ceremony first, followed by Guannei Hou.

"Guan Nei Hou."

"Greetings, Your Majesty. Everything has been arranged. Please enter the Ying clan's ancestral hall."

At this time, in the Yongdi Palace, Lao Ai, who had just appeased Zhao Ji, put on his clothes and walked out of the palace. Outside the palace were his thousands of guests.

On this day, he felt like he had been waiting for a long time. His hands were shaking unconsciously and his heart couldn't stop boiling.

Lao Ai drew out his long sword and raised it above his head, "My fellow brothers, from today on, everyone will be an official, everyone will get rich, and all of you will be the best!
Without further ado, follow me, sword in hand, to kill Zheng Lang and seize the Qin State!"

"Sword in hand, follow me, kill Zheng Lang, and rob Qin!" *1,000+
Lao Ai left the palace in a grand manner with thousands of his followers.

At this time, Zhao Ji in the palace opened her eyes with an inexplicable expression.

But she didn't care.

Wang Ben, with the face of the Yongdi garrison commander, led the Yongdi garrison like a tide to the outside of the Ying clan ancestral hall.

Armor flashed, swords and spears stood in rows, and a murderous atmosphere permeated every inch of the air.

They are like a group of tigers, ready to pounce forward at the command.

As the ancestral home of the Ying family, the defense here is naturally not bad.

It was also because of this that Lao Ai had the confidence that the garrison in Yong could stop Ying Zheng's imperial guards.

Outside the Ying clan ancestral hall, Ying Zheng's guards were on high alert. They were dressed in black armor and had solemn expressions as they guarded the place.

Wang Ben stood at the front of the army somewhat helplessly, staring at the guards in front of him.

He knew that today's battle was related to the fate of the entire country.

But the ending has already been decided, and it is really shameful to act in such a dry way.

The commander of the Imperial Guard was a young general, Zhang Han. Obviously, Zhang Han also knew the inside story, but his acting skills were much better than Wang Ben.

Zhang Han showed no sign of weakness. He stood in front of the ancestral hall, staring at Wang Ben with eyes as sharp as knives.

His voice was loud and clear. "Do you know how unjust your actions are? The ancestral temple is an important place for the royal family. How can we allow you, the traitors, to invade it?"

Wang Ben sneered, raised Zhao Ji's phoenix seal, and showed it around to prove his words.

"We just received news that someone wanted to assassinate the king today, so we came to serve the king. I have the Queen Mother's Phoenix Seal as proof."

As Wang Ben finished speaking, the atmosphere between the two armies instantly became extremely tense.

Soldiers on both sides held their weapons tightly, ready to charge at any time.

The air seemed to be frozen. Only the breathing of the generals on both sides and the occasional neighing of war horses broke the momentary silence.

It was when the two sides were in a stalemate that Lao Ai took a detour and entered the Ying clan ancestral hall.

At this time, Ying Zheng had completed the sacrifices to God and to his ancestors.

So Ying Zheng left the ancestral hall, and when he arrived outside the hall, Lao Ai was already ready for battle.

"My dear Zhao Zheng, do you know me, your fake father? (Do you know that I am your fake father?)"

Ying Zheng shook his head and sighed, "Death is imminent and one does not know it."

When Lao Ai heard Ying Zheng's sigh, his face flushed, "Zhao Zheng, you little brat! It's obviously you who are about to die!"

Gongsun Ce's figure appeared behind Ying Zheng at some point, accompanied by Dian Qing and Da Siming.

When Lao Ai saw Gongsun Ce, he was shocked, but after realizing that Gongsun Ce's realm was only the middle stage of Grandmaster, Lao Ai became fearless again.

“In terms of numbers, I have over a thousand followers! In terms of strength, I am already a late Grandmaster!
General? Just a general and two big fools without any real energy, you think you can turn the tables?

"Everyone, come on! Whoever kills Zhao Zheng will be rewarded with a marquisate of ten thousand households! Whoever captures him alive will be rewarded with a marquisate of a thousand households! Whoever kills Gongsun Ce Tongming will be rewarded with ten thousand gold coins!"

After Lao Ai's introduction as a smug villain, he immediately gave orders for thousands of retainers to launch an attack.

But after waiting for a long time, he found that the thousands of people behind him did not take any action.

So Lao Ai turned his head and found that half of the retainers behind him had been controlled by the other half.

"Show your identity, or someone will die with regrets."

As soon as Gongsun Ce finished speaking, half of Lao Ai's followers tore off their outer clothes, revealing the black armor underneath, on which was engraved a black eagle pattern.

It was the Iron Eagle Warriors, who were now holding long swords against the necks of their former colleagues. They had successfully controlled the monsters under Lao Ai's command.

Lao Ai's expression changed instantly. "How is that possible? I feel as close to you as a brother. Shouldn't you return your sincerity to me?"

Gongsun Strategy looked at Lao Ai with pity and said something that was heartbreaking, "Just surrender. It's meaningless to resist stubbornly."

"No! I still have a chance!" Lao Ai said, and then turned his gaze to Ying Zheng. "As long as I capture you, I can still turn the tables! Right, right, right!"

Seeing Lao Ai's expression as if he had got a chance to turn the tables, Gongsun Ce shook his head, feeling that this guy was truly pitiful.

All the careful planning was just a trap that Gongsun Ce had woven for him in advance.

Gongsun Ce waved his hand, and Dian Qing and Da Siming stood in front of Gongsun Ce and Ying Zheng.

(End of this chapter)