General Qin

After entering late autumn, the vegetation withers and the night wind is bleak.

Zhao Tuo followed Jing Ke, walking slowly among the cluttered trees and haystacks. The dry branches made a creaking sound under his feet, which was particularly permeating in this quiet night.

Zhao Tuo was uneasy, not only because he felt that Jing Ke looked at him differently, but more importantly, he was hiding his own secret in his heart.

Finally, Jing Ke stopped.

They walked to a low hill and gazed at the magnificent city in the distance. The light of the waning moon fell on the two of them, and two long and narrow shadows were drawn behind them.

Jing Ke suddenly turned around.

Zhao Tuo swallowed, and clenched his hands into fists, ready to resist.

There was a smile on his face: "I don't know what orders Jing Qing has for calling the villain."

Jing Ke remained expressionless and did not speak, his long and narrow eyes stared quietly at Zhao Tuo, sweeping across his body like knives and swords.

Zhao Tuo felt his scalp go numb, but then a flame burned in his heart.

"No, you can't show weakness in front of him. Once you show weakness, the other party will become more unscrupulous. No matter what he wants to do, he will die tonight at most. Naigong is afraid of him."

The traversers who appeared in the Qin army's camp regained their confidence again.

Zhao Tuo raised his head, his face was calm, his eyes met Jing Ke's, without any fear.

Sure enough, I read it right!

The corners of Jing Ke's mouth turned up slightly.

This son was not afraid of the military power in the Qin camp, and now he is more composed under my watchful eyes, he is a man of courage.

Reminiscent of the boy in front of him who was framed by Han Nan, he gave a generous and clear defense, and Jing Ke felt more and more satisfied.

Only those who have the courage that ordinary people rarely have, and who are calm and alert can entrust great things.

Thinking of this, Jing Ke's eyes softened.

Zhao Tuo noticed the change in Jing Ke, and his heart was trembling.

This Jing Ke was indeed as the rumors said, moody, his eyes looked like a hungry tiger cannibalizing people for a while, and they were as gentle as water for a while, it was really unpredictable.

"You can see the head hanging from the top of Handan City."

Jing Ke finally spoke, but Zhao Tuo was confused by what he said.

Zhao Tuo looked at Handan City, under the light of the waning moon, the city was shrouded in haze. He saw nothing but a big black shadow.

Zhao Tuo nodded.

Fortunately, Jing Ke didn't need Zhao Tuo's answer. He said to himself: "Three days ago, the prince and concubine of Pingyuan caused chaos in the city of Handan. They colluded with thirteen families of the Zhao family and wanted to expel the Qin army and recapture Handan. But all of this happened As expected by the Qin people, they were suppressed within half a day."

"Mr. Pingyuan's ethnic group was slaughtered. There were more than 3,200 Zhao people who were implicated. All of them were beheaded by the Qin people in the eastern suburbs of Handan. The blood flowed all over the ground and their heads became mountains."

"The rest of the Dukes of Zhao State in Handan were detained, and it is said that they will be moved to Shu."

Although the land of Bashu has the fertile Chengdu Plain, it is remote and intersected with barbarians. In addition, the climate and diet are very different from those in the Central Plains. It is a very tragic thing for many nobles to be exiled there.

He, Zhao Tuo, is also from the Zhao Guogong family at root.

So he didn't dare to return to Handan after the fall of Zhao State. His identity was too sensitive. If something happened, he would definitely be implicated.

"Is Jingqing going to hand Tuo over to the Qin people?" Zhao Tuo asked calmly.

"Hahaha……"

Jing Ke laughed, waved his sleeves, and changed his usual calm posture.

"I, Jing Ke, traveled all over the world, made friends with heroes and heroes, valued trust over profit, and promised to be fulfilled, how could I do such a treacherous act."

"If I hand over my imperial hand to the people of Qin, wouldn't it make the world laugh at me, then what face will I, Jing Ke, have in the world?"

Zhao Tuo knew what Jing Ke said was true.

People at this time have very different values ​​from those of later generations.

Especially the ranger group, they "believe in their words, make sure in their deeds, keep their promises, don't love their bodies, and go to the dangers of soldiers", which is the source of chivalrous culture in later generations.

Look at the success sandwiched between loyalty and loyalty, and going to the underworld together at the turn of the neck. Even Han Nan did not act purely for betrayal, but for the revenge of the country and the hatred of the country, he would do the act of treachery.

As for Jing Ke, for Prince Dan Yinuo, he knew that assassinating Qin would surely die, but he acted generously without fear.

The wind is blowing, the water is cold, and the strong man will never return once he is gone!

This is the "hero" of this era!

Jing Ke may kill Zhao Tuo, but he will not betray Zhao Tuo. That kind of behavior runs counter to his beliefs, which is why Zhao Tuo dared to reveal his identity as the Duke of Zhao to Jing Ke.

"Thank you Jing Qing. Jing Qing's life-saving grace will never be forgotten by villains."

Jing Ke smiled, he changed the subject abruptly, and looked directly at Zhao Tuo.

"Zhao Tuo, you are also of the blood of the Ying surname, and of the Zhao clan. How do you feel now that the country has perished and the family has perished?"

I see!

Zhao Tuo understood a little bit, Jing Ke was trying to test his position.

After thinking for a while, Zhao Tuo recalled the angry look on his face.

"The Qin people were tyrannical and killed innocent people. The king of Qin was even more ambitious and wanted to annex the world. They destroyed my ancestral temple and my community. My relatives died in the war. The world is so big that there is no place for Tuo to stand. I respect the people of Qin , wishing to eat its flesh and sleep on its skin."

"Then if you were given a chance to take revenge, you would be willing to take revenge."

Jing Ketu sees the poor dagger.

Zhao Tuo swallowed his saliva, feeling the gentle and cold eyes, his scalp went numb.

Jing Ke's questioning was by no means aimless, but is there any room for Zhao Tuo to refuse at this time?

"Tuo is willing."

"very good."

Jing Ke smiled, walked over and took Zhao Tuo's hand.

"What a pair of hands that are good at driving. They are worthy of being the descendants of Cepheus. I just don't know if these hands are sharp for killing people with a sword. Hahaha..."

Jing Ke laughed and left.

Feeling the lingering warmth in his palm, Zhao Tuo trembled slightly.

"Could it be...he wants to..."

Zhao Tuo shook his head quickly, expelling that bold idea from his head.

No matter how crazy Jing Ke is, it's impossible for him to change generals just in time.

Zhao Tuo took a deep breath, followed Jing Ke's back and walked back to the tent.

As for running away at this time?

Zhao Tuo thought about it, but immediately rejected it.

Not to mention whether he can escape in the dark and escape the pursuit of Jing Ke and others.

It is said that because of the chaos caused by the gentlemen and grandchildren of Pingyuan, many Qin army guard posts were set up around Handan City, and many cavalry patrolled, almost blocking all traffic roads.

Zhao Tuo didn't have the confidence to escape in this kind of net. If he was discovered, he would have absolutely no chance of surviving.

Back in the tent, Zhao Tuo was still thinking about Jing Ke's words, and couldn't sleep.

On the second day, a Qin official came out of Handan City to replenish the consumed food and grass for the envoy's convoy.

After that, the convoy bypassed Handan City and headed towards Xianyang.

Zhao Tuo was driving the chariot with a bridle in his hand. Although he was driving hard, his thoughts were uncontrollably wandering.

Not only because of Jing Ke's temptation last night, but also because he found that Qin Wuyang looked at him in the wrong way this morning.

In addition to the old jealousy and disgust, there is also a trace of killing intent.