Chapter 7 Chapter 39: The Year of Peace

Maybe Dijun was moved by me and Nangong Wenli, the constitutional matter went smoothly and has been put on the schedule.Ding Ximing seemed to be a different person at this time. He no longer tried his best to oppose it, but sometimes offered suggestions for the establishment of a constitution. In May, the constitution was written.This constitution is nominally titled by the emperor, and was drafted by Nangong Wenli after joint discussions with some important officials of the Empire and the Republican Army.Although the title of the country remains unchanged and the emperor is recognized as the supreme ruler of the empire, many ideas of the Republican Army have been added to it, such as the land holdings should not be divided too much, all taxes should be set by the state, and the privileges of officials should be reduced.Due to the large number of descendants of the imperial clan and heroes, each of them has a salary, so the few articles added to this constitution are very harmful to their interests, and their voices of opposition are also the loudest.Fortunately, King Anle strongly supported him and voluntarily withdrew part of his salary.He is the leader of the clan, with him taking the lead, others have nothing to say, and finally nothing unmanageable happened.

There are many difficulties on the road to constitutionalization, and this is only the first hurdle.The second difficulty is to reform the official system.The Republican Army required at least one of them to be a minister in the Fourth Ministry of Military, Criminal and Household Workers, but it was difficult for the emperor to agree to this.After some negotiations, after a final flexibility, they were given the official positions of two servants in the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Officials.It's just that the emperor also issued an edict at the same time, and the four ministers of the empire were expanded to six. While adding an official department, a ritual department was also added.The Ministry of Officials is in charge of matters such as the performance appraisal of officials, while the Ministry of Rites mainly receives foreign envoys and presides over state ceremonies.The Republican Army is nominally part of the empire, but because it occupies a quarter of the most fertile areas in the country, it is received by the Ministry of Rites like Juluo and Sidi.What surprised me again was that Nangong Wenli was originally intended to be Minister of the Ministry of Officials, but when it was finally promulgated, it was Zhang Longyou who was transferred to be Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Nangong Wenli was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Xue Wenyi was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Industry.Originally, the Ministry of Punishment was basically responsible for the affairs of these two departments, but now the addition of these two departments is like dividing the authority of the two ministers of the Republican Army.When this edict came out, I couldn't help being a little surprised.He Congjing suffered from this dark loss, but had no place to appeal for grievances. Now that the emperor has come up with such a clever strategy, he really has to look at him with admiration.

Stumbling around, the time has come to July of the third year since the new year.From that day on, Bai Wei never appeared again. I secretly asked someone to inquire, but I said that Bai Wei had already returned to Wuyang City.Presumably Zheng Zhao knew about her and me, but although I can often see Zheng Zhao now, I can't see anything unusual about him.I was in a trance for a while, and I had no choice but to give up this idea, and devoted myself to participating in the fight with the Republican Army.At this time, the coalition government is about to emerge, and now we are talking about the proportion of middle and lower officials.Because Zheng Zhao participated in the negotiation, the negotiation went extremely smoothly.Naturally I know the reason, and so does Marquis Wen, but he doesn't care about anything now, and I don't want to remind Zhang Longyou and them.In any case, it is my goal to be able to negotiate a success.I go to the barracks every once in a while to check. The Wude Camp has suffered heavy losses after this battle. Now it is replenishing troops and stepping up training.It's just that I really hope that these fearless fighters will not be used in the future.If the coalition government is successfully established, most of them should be able to return to their fields, reunite with their families, marry wives and have children, and lead an ordinary and fulfilling life. Therefore, many veterans are both excited and confused.When they get old, they will sit on the porch and brag to their children and grandchildren, and when they talk about the bloody battle, they will feel as if they were in the past, but they will be more lucky, glad that they escaped from the pile of dead bodies.

Since December of the third year of the new year, the negotiations have come to an end.The Republican Army and the Empire have reached a consensus in various aspects, and it only needs to wait for the beginning of the year to implement, and this rare peaceful year since the outbreak of the war will pass like this.There was no war for a year, and everyone felt that a peaceful and prosperous age had arrived, and there were more smiles on people's faces during the Chinese New Year.After the establishment of the Ministry of Officials, the whole empire went through a large-scale rectification of reducing redundant staff, punishing the bad and rewarding the good, and now it is showing signs of prosperity.Every Chinese New Year I spend with soldiers in the army, and this year is no exception.The 50,000 soldiers of the Land Legion are now serving as the regular army defending the imperial capital, and this year has been particularly easy.At the year-end banquet of the local army, the emperor also issued a condolence order, which made the soldiers feel that the current emperor can be called a Mingjun.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the emperor held a banquet in the Plum Garden of Yangheyuan. I took the five commanders of the Wude Camp to the banquet. Yangheyuan is the garden where the emperor hunted. Therefore, this Yanghe Garden covering an area of ​​hundreds of acres was built outside the city, allowing the emperor and clan to come here every year to hunt.The emperors of the previous generation did not come to Yanghe Garden for more than ten years because they were all interested in women, but the emperors of this generation are also interested in rhythm and writing, and Yanghe Garden has been abandoned for a long time.But just because it has been abandoned for a long time, it is more wild.Now it is winter and spring, although the leaves in Yanghe Garden are all shed, you can see that the trees have sprouted new buds, and the plum blossoms in the plum garden are just blooming, and there seems to be an elegant fragrance in the air.

I entered the plum garden with the five commanders of Wudeying, and I heard the sound of talking and laughing inside, mixed with the sound of singing and blowing on sandalwood boards and silk strings.Huangmen went to report and came over and said, "General Xuan Chuxiuhong and the commander of Wude Camp have an audience." We walked over and saw several rows of tables and chairs neatly arranged in the depths of the plum garden. Dijun was standing in front of a plum blossom in a corner, chatting and laughing with a few people, and a group of musicians were playing at the same time.We stepped forward and knelt down on the ground, saying: "I will wait to kowtow to Your Majesty."

The emperor waved his hand and said: "Generals, invite you. For today's banquet, you don't have to be formal, you have to have a good time. Now there are not enough people, so let's go casually, haha." Dijun has always liked this kind of collection.But since he came to the throne, there have been constant wars, and he has the mind of being a rejuvenating emperor, so he is very diligent.Now that everything has come to an end, and the Republican Army has finally recognized the emperor's rule, it is only now that we can relax.Yang Yi and Lian Baice also liked to watch the scenery, but Qian Wenyi, Cao Wendao and Chen Zhong didn't have such thoughts. Fortunately, there were snacks on the seats, and there was Huangfeng Yujiu, which they didn't drink easily.This kind of fine wine is said to be treasured by Ouchi, and it is not easy to drink normally. Cao Wendao is a bit greedy, so he can't wait for a long time, not to mention there are singers on the side to add to the fun.Although I am not greedy for drinking, I also want to try this wine.After we thanked you, we were about to take our seats when the emperor suddenly said, "General Chu, go over and see how this book is doing."

I wasn't very interested in flowers at first, but Dijun called me, so I had to go there.The plum blossom grows in the corner of the garden, dozens of steps away from the banquet, not very tall, with scorched iron branches, dotted with a few sparse green plum blossoms, said: "Your Majesty, this flower is rare." The emperor said: "Dianbi is one of the three gods listed in "Mei Pin". It is said that it only grows in Gushe Mountain in the extreme north. It can only grow in the ice and snow. Ben, he came here as a tribute, but the gardener in Yanghe Garden is very clever, and he actually took care of him." He twirled his new mustache and sighed: "'Qiyuan once planted jade, but the butterfly dream has not returned to people. Who knows that in the ice and snow, a branch of spring can be stolen." Although Mr. Min Weiqiu's poem is only 20 characters long, it is quite interesting."

Hearing the word "Min Weiqiu", I was startled, and said: "The Mr. Min that His Majesty mentioned is the famous poet today?" The emperor's eyes suddenly shone, and he said: "Yes, yes, did General Chu read Mr. Min's poems before? It's a pity that the first emperor sent him out of the capital because his poems involved narrow evils. Since then, there have been years of wars. I'm afraid that the trace has disappeared from the chaos army, what a pity." I want to say that I met him once in Wuyang City, and he was full of energy at that time.And the old man that Shao Fengguan and I heard singing wildly in the middle of the night a while ago sounds very similar to him, and it is very likely that he has returned to the imperial capital now.But the words stopped again.Min Weiqiu's poems are famous all over the world, if he wanted to show up, he would have come out a long time ago, and he is still silent now, then he probably doesn't want to see anyone again.To be a hermit, maybe that is Min Weiqiu's wish, now he is probably more peaceful and joyful, and I don't need to worry about it.I said: "Yes, but now that the world is peaceful and poets come forth in large numbers, there will always be other poets."

In the past, Marquis Wen often talked and laughed with the emperor.Marquis Wen has learned from others, and the words he speaks are very appetizing to the emperor, but now that the emperor and Wenhou have broken up, he probably won't be summoned.And Zhang Longyou has no interest in poetry and prose. Dijun is usually busy with state affairs, and he can't find anyone to chat with. Now that I said these two sentences, I really like him.He laughed and said: "Sure enough, there is a young man in the literary school, Qian Shuke. His poetry is very clever, and he has the potential to become famous. In a few years, his reputation will far surpass that of Min Weiqiu. Although his poetry is trivial, Due to talent and extraordinary manpower, there are still geniuses, I have studied for so many years and still can’t speak.”

I don't know who Qian Shuke is, and I don't have much interest in poetry, but Dijun's words win my heart.He is the lord of the country, but he is clearly aware of his own shortcomings. Maybe the emperor is really a wise king.My mood immediately improved a lot, and I said: "Your Majesty's skill in playing the flute is also unparalleled in the world, and it is a gift from heaven and man. I also learned the flute, but I have not made any progress for many years. I am really ashamed." As soon as he heard the flute, Dijun became even more excited, and said: "Sure enough, Yinmei gave you an iron flute back then, don't you often practice?" "I am blunt in this way, and I really have no talent. I am afraid that I will not be able to match your majesty in this life." The emperor smiled and said: "Hehe, General Chu, you are an honest man, and you can flatter horses." I said, "I dare not." Although he flattered me, he was obviously in a better mood.In fact, this is not flattery, the emperor is at most a mediocre person, but his flute playing skills are really good, even if he is not the first in the world, I think he will always be ranked in the top ten, and the two civil and military princes are all flute He is a famous person, but this way seems to be inferior to him, I can play the flute at most, and to be honest, I am afraid that I am not even 1/20,000 as good as him.If the emperor's ability to govern the country can have half of his flute-playing skills, he should be a rare wise emperor throughout the ages. The emperor looked at me, and suddenly waved his hand to let the people around him move away, sighed, and said: "Mei Yin is indeed right. You are a person who does not know your own strength, and you must be encouraged by others to show your strengths." If Yinmei is alive and she forces you to practice the flute, I'm afraid you will be able to play a duet with me today." I was stunned, and said: "Did the princess say this?" The emperor said softly: "You must have never known that Yinmei left me a secret report before she was alive, and she talked about how to use you the most. She said that you and that Nangong Wenli, one pen and one martial arts, are enough to be wings. It's just that you are lazy by nature, and you have to make quick decisions when necessary, and you can't be the first to both ends. Yinmei is a peerless person, she has insight, even if she dies, everything is in her expectation, even if it is against Zhen Li, Bi Huzi will turn around, Deng Canglan Because of Kona's approval, it's all in her estimation." My heart suddenly felt cold.The princess has been dead for many years, but all these changes are already in her calculations!It may be the princess's will that the emperor win me over. If I objected at that time, would the princess tell the emperor to get rid of me as soon as possible?It's not impossible either.I have always felt that I am ashamed of her, but if she remains healthy, gradually, will I become a pawn in her hands?Is that a blessing?Will I break up with her one day? But, that is no longer possible.The princess had calculated everything, but still missed Lu Gongxing's assassination.Even though she is using me, I am not just a pawn to her.I don't know how to evaluate the princess, wife?teacher?boss?Seems to have a bit of both.I don't know if we will have irreconcilable conflicts if we stay together for a long time. Maybe it's a good thing that she died so early.In any case, everything has passed, and it is no longer possible. Just as he was thinking about it, the emperor suddenly whispered again: "Chu Xiuhong, Zhen Lizhi will definitely not be content with being demoted. Now that the constitution is about to be realized, Yinmei said at the beginning that there is a high possibility that he will have a change. Once something happens, what should you do?" what to do?" I was startled.Dijun suddenly told me such an important matter, I really didn't expect it.Although there are many people in the plum garden, there is a lot of fun over there, blocked by a group of yellow gates, the people over there can't hear our conversation, they must think that Dijun and I are chatting.I whispered: "I am a minister of His Majesty, and I will obey His Majesty's orders in everything." A smile appeared on Dijun's face, and he said, "Very good." He looked behind and said, "It's time for Zhen Lizhi to come, let's go. Zhang Qing follows my orders for many things, so don't be prejudiced against him." gone." Zhang Longyou and I have become more and more estranged. After returning to the imperial capital, because I asked about Hailao, he and I stopped seeing each other at all. The emperor probably thought that I was still worried about him poisoning me back then.I said: "I dare not." At this moment, I suddenly found a murderous look flashing in the corner of Dijun's eyes, and my heart couldn't help but move. This kind of murderous aura was seen once in his eyes when he first returned to the imperial capital.He was going to kill me that time, who is he going to kill this time?Could it be, is it Marquis Wen? At this time, many people have come, and the six books of the Shangshu have all arrived.What surprised me even more was that besides Wenchen, the other three governors of the Four-Phase Legion also came.Shao Fengguan and Bi Wei were stationed in Dongping City, and Deng Canglan was patrolling along the river. This time, the emperor might have ordered them to come to the imperial capital.Although there is no war now, I can't help feeling a little uneasy about the recklessness of the emperor for the republic army.I looked at Zhang Longyou, but Zhang Longyou didn't even look at me, but the new Minister of Rites, Nangong Wenli, nodded to me.He has now become a minister, and his official position is not under me, so he can no longer bow to me in public.When the previous emperor, the legal system was quite powerful in the court, but when the emperor was still a prince, he had a bad impression of the legal system.Although both Zhang Longyou and the imperial doctor Zhengyetai belonged to the Danding Sect of the Shangqing, the Emperor was polite to this faction, but his politeness was limited. In the past, the two factions were regarded as heaven and man, but they were completely different.Xue Wenyi was a little fatter, and he was almost unable to push in a wheelchair.I was chatting with them, when a yellow gate nearby came to report: "Your Majesty, Lord Zhen Wen is here." I was taken aback, but saw Marquis Wen bringing two people over.He has now been promoted to Duke, but in my heart I still habitually call him Marquis Wen.I went forward to meet him and said: "My lord, the last general Chu Xiuhong is polite." There was no abnormality on Marquis Wen's face, and he said with a smile on his face: "General Chu, please stand up. I haven't seen you for a long time, and General Chu is even more heroic and handsome." Although he said good things, I could vaguely hear the mocking meaning in his words.I couldn't help being embarrassed, but I still said respectfully: "My lord, the general has a lot of work, and I can't come to see you at the mansion often. I hope your lord will forgive me." Marquis Wen naturally could hear the tit-for-tat meaning in my words, but there was no surprise in his eyes, he just said haha, walked up to the emperor, bowed to the ground, and said: "Your Majesty, I hope you will forgive me for seeing that you are late. capital offense." The emperor also had a happy face, and said: "Zhen Qing came late, and she will be punished with three cups. Haha, Zhen Qing, I heard that you recently composed a new song. I wonder if I can listen to it?" When Wen Hou assisted the prince and the second prince to compete for the throne, he appeared as a jester.At that time, it was common for the prince to play a tune for fun during a banquet.Since the second prince was overthrown, Marquis Wen no longer behaved like this.But now everyone understands that the emperor and Marquis Wen have broken up, but the emperor wants him to play the flute as before, which is different from the nature of the prince asking Wenhou to play the flute.The emperor wants to humiliate Wenhou! Marquis Wen was stunned for a moment, but just smiled, and said: "Your Majesty has an order, but I dare not resign. It's just that my skills are clumsy, and it's my crime to defile Your Majesty's hearing." The emperor said: "Zhen Qing is too modest. I'd better take a seat first, I will hear Zhen Qing's wonderful song." As soon as Marquis Wen arrived at his seat, Shao Fengguan and the others stood up at the same time, and they all came over to greet Marquis Wen.Marquis Wen didn't see anything unusual about these confidant generals who betrayed him one after another, they were still talking and laughing happily, but I could vaguely feel the trace of hatred in his eyes.As soon as I sat down, Yang Yi suddenly whispered behind me: "Captain, be careful of the person behind your lord." The man behind Marquis Wen?I was stunned and couldn't help but look up.Just when he raised his eyes, he collided with a venomous look.When the man saw me looking over, he immediately lost his eyes, but I recognized him at that moment.That person was Ye Feihu, a small official from the Ministry of Industry back then. Because he designed a snail boat for the Water Corps, he was promoted exceptionally, and was transferred from the Ministry of Industry to the Water Corps as a military engineer. He did not know when he became Marquis Wen's entourage.This man is highly skilled, but because of his bad temper, he has always been a low-level official in the Ministry of Industry. It was Wen Hou who single-handedly promoted him, and he must be grateful to Wen Hou. Those who took the lead in rebelling against Marquis Wen must hate him extremely. The emperor beckoned, and a yellow door walked up to Marquis Wen holding an opened silver box with a bamboo flute inside.The matter has come to this point, and Wen Hou can't do it if he doesn't blow it.He picked up the bamboo flute, was startled suddenly, and stared blankly.The emperor smiled and said: "Zhen Qing, this flute was offered by King Juluo, and it is called the 'Wanbo Xi flute'. When this flute is played, it is said that it can breathe the waves of the sea. Zhen Qing's skill, I should listen with all my ears." Wen Hou said: "Your Majesty, this flute is a national treasure, and I dare not prosecute it." The emperor laughed, and said: "No one else dares to play this flute. But Zhen Qing is a peerless figure, so why not, but playing it is fine." Marquis Wen was stunned again, and said, "That humble minister is arrogant." He picked up the flute, but it was very strange, he only held one end with two fingers of his right hand, and walked under a plum blossom on the side of the seat.The plum blossoms bloomed luxuriantly. Marquis Wen didn't look good, and he was not tall, but when he stood under the tree, he looked like Yuan Ting and Yue Zhi, faintly resembling an emperor.He twirled the flute with two fingers and lifted it up without pressing his fingers on the flute hole. He was still more than a foot away from the flute, and he blew it away, and the flute suddenly made a sharp whistling sound. He actually blew the flute in the air! With such ability, even Dijun, a master flute player, couldn't help but be moved.Usually when playing the flute, you have to press the flute hole to produce different tones, but Marquis Wen didn't touch it with his fingers, he just condensed the breath into a line, and the strength of the breath alone made different sounds.Although the tune he played was simple, its timbre varied greatly.The sound of the flute is always known for its clearness and beauty, but this piece by Marquis Wen is like a surging wind, tragic and passionate, and for a moment, it seems like the wind, the sea and the rain are overwhelming. Dijun's complexion became more and more ugly.Probably he wanted to humiliate Wenhou, but unexpectedly he was humiliated by Wenhou.Although I have parted ways with Marquis Wen now, I can't help but feel fascinated when listening to this flute music.Even though Marquis Wen is wrong in every way, he is a peerless figure after all.My heart was in a mess, as if the scene of the bloody battle with the Snake Man under the command of Wenhou outside the imperial capital appeared before my eyes, I felt for a while that leaving Wenhou was a big mistake.If Marquis Wen is the emperor, then this empire must be much better than it is now. The flute sounded higher and higher, and suddenly there was a "click".The sound was extremely ear-piercing, I felt my heart suddenly empty, and I was extremely uncomfortable.Looking closely, he saw that the flute in Marquis Wen's hand had been split in two, and most of the plum blossoms on the table by Dijun had been blown off, and the air was full of petals that looked like blood spots, like an invisible giant. hand sweep.A yellow door beside Dijun suddenly opened a yellow cover, covering Dijun underneath.This yellow cover is designed to shelter from wind and snow, the weather is fine today, it was just kept aside before, that yellow door's movements are extremely fast, and its gestures are also extremely stable, it is actually a good fighter who has practiced boxing and kicking for many years.He shot in time, and the petals fell like rain, all sprinkled on the Huang Luo Gai, but not a single one was stained on Dijun's body. Marquis Wen took a step forward.Seeing him approaching, Dijun's expression changed drastically, and he backed up involuntarily. The two yellow gates behind him suddenly rushed to block him. At this time, in the eyes of Marquis Wen, there is even a murderous look! I was taken aback, I never expected such an accident, I stood up and said: "Your Excellency, your flute skills are really wonderful in the world." When I called out, Shao Fengguan and the five ministers all stood up.Ding Ximing especially was full of praise, he was very talented and praised by citing scriptures.At this time, the emperor's face had calmed down, and he said with a smile: "Zhen Qing, your song is really good, and Xiaobang's poor thing can't stand it." The petals had already fallen, and Marquis Wen's complexion had calmed down at this time, and he smiled and said: "Your Majesty is laughing. This song is called "Dragon Ballad". It is the crime of the real minister." The emperor smiled again, and said: "It's just that this place is in chaos, someone has to clean it up, let's go to the bamboo garden to reopen." His smile was a bit forced. Pine, bamboo and plum are known as the Three Friends of Suihan, and Yanghe Garden also has the Three Suihan Gardens.The banquet was reopened in the bamboo garden, and nothing happened, but I also found that something was wrong. After eating indiscriminately, we went back to each other.I have been resting in the army for the past few days. When I arrived in the army, I had some wine boiled and some delicious dishes served, and I called all the generals to have fun together.Although the Emperor's Banquet is elegant, it's really not satisfying to eat, and I can't get enough to eat, but it makes me more comfortable to go back to the army, eat wildly with all the generals, brag and chat. He had just had a few sips, but someone laughed and said: "Brother Chu is so excited." It was Shao Fengguan who came in with a servant.Surprised and delighted, I stood up and said, "Brother Shao, you are here too, please sit down." Shao Fengguan picked up a toothpick on the table, took a piece of beef and chewed it, and said: "I don't have enough to eat during the day, I know you have something to eat here, so I'll be an uninvited guest. This beef is not bad. Although it can't be served on the table, my generation Warrior, it’s better to eat this.” I smiled and said, "Okay, you are a person who never tires of food, and you will say that." He is delicate and deep, and his temperament is completely different from mine, but I always hit it off with him the most.Shao Fengguan swallowed the meat, and said with a smile: "Actually, it's nothing, I'm going back soon, and now I'm here to bid you farewell." I was stunned and said, "Is it so fast?" Shao Fengguan said: "Yes." He bowed to the surrounding generals, and said: "Brothers, Shao is rude, please Haihan, first punish yourself with three cups." Shao Fengguan has a lot of alcohol, and his conversation is elegant and interesting, talking and laughing at the banquet.It's just that Huang Fengyu probably drank too much wine during the day, and now he's drunk after a few cups.Seeing this, I was a little worried, and said, "Brother Shao, you'd better stop drinking and be careful." Shao Fengguan turned his head and said with a wry smile: "Time is not forgiving. Brother Chu, please lead me to your barracks to lie down." Shao Fengguan was probably really drunk, but it would be impolite to ask his own soldiers to help him, so I helped him up and said, "Be careful." In other things in the army, I can share joys and sorrows with the soldiers, but this lodging is the only thing I can't bear to be with the soldiers. Therefore, my barracks are located at the supply camp, which is quiet in the middle of the noise. During the dinner party, the place is even more deserted, with no sound at all.When I arrived at my barracks, I was about to help him lie down when Shao Fengguan suddenly stood up straight and said with a smile: "Brother Chu." He's not even the slightest bit drunk now.I was a little confused, and said, "Brother Shao, what are you doing with all this mystery?" Shao Fengguan took out a scroll from his arms, threw it to me and said, "The emperor's secret decree, please take a look." Shao Fengguan has nothing to do with everything, and he actually conveyed the secret order like this.Startled, I opened it and took a look.There are not many words, and I read it in a few glances.When I saw the last word, I couldn't help but gasp. The emperor wants me to stand firm and pay close attention. I will be rectifying the third battalion of the imperial army in the near future, so I must strictly prevent disturbances in the imperial capital.Now the number of soldiers is insufficient, and the third battalion of the Imperial Army has been reorganized. Although the combat power of the Guards, the Fifth Battalion, and Zhijinwu is not the same as before, the strength of the troops has declined. Jinwu is three thousand.I said: "Your Majesty is going to attack the imperial army?" Shao Feng nodded his head, and said: "Many of the forbidden army were promoted by the lord, and there are many people who belong to him. The lord is still there, and your majesty dare not touch the forbidden army too much, but there is such a It is a serious problem, after all, it is difficult to sleep and eat. Your Majesty asked me to come here to preside over the matter, but unfortunately I failed to succeed today, if I stay any longer, my lord is afraid that I will take risks, so he wants to use your troops." I was taken aback, and said, "Your Majesty has done something to Your Excellency today?" A trace of mockery flashed across Shao Fengguan's eyes, and he said, "Brother Chu, you are really kind." I hesitated and said, "Is it the Wanbo Xi flute?" "Exactly." Shao Fengguan smiled coldly, "The flute is filled with mysterious ice souls, and this kind of thing melts when it is heated. If you play it normally, as soon as the hot air enters the belly of the flute, the poisonous gas will be released immediately, and you will be killed without anyone noticing it." He is. It is a pity that my lord is not an ordinary person after all. I have already said that this kind of deceit will not work. My lord is a master of deception, let alone this situation. It is a good plan, but it is a pity that it was used a year late .” Only then did I suddenly understand why the plum blossoms on Dijun's head would fall one after another after Wenhou played the flute today, and Dijun's expression changed drastically.If the emperor had used this trick before he started, Wen Hou might have been fooled, but now Wen Hou has taken precautions, if such a trick is used again, it will be self-defeating.Fortunately, Marquis Wen also missed his counterattack today, otherwise the emperor himself would have been the victim.I pondered for a while, and said, "Why didn't you do it like this a year ago?" Shao Fengguan smiled, and said: "How do we know about your Majesty and Zhang Longyou? Besides, Bi Huzi is not easy to take the bait. At that time, we were risking our lives to fight the snake man. The imperial capital was dominated by adults. At that time My lord wanted to attack, but he was able to catch it, and my lord also missed the opportunity, haha, each lost a move." I feel relieved.The realization of this kind of insidious strategy is originally the right time, the right place and the right people and the three are indispensable.I sighed: "Actually, my lord should not have the heart of rebellion. Otherwise, he should have done it long ago." Shao Fengguan snorted again, and I said, "What's wrong?" "It's time, it's luck. My lord is not a thing in the pond. He has been treated so badly by His Majesty and Zhang Longyou, how can he not be distracted." Shao Fengguan sighed, patted me on the shoulder and said: "Brother Chu, your luck It's really great. Looking at you now, I can hardly believe that you have lived to this position." I couldn't help but smiled wryly, and said: "Maybe, because no one else will guard against me." Shao Fengguan's expression suddenly changed.My heart sank, and I said, "What's wrong?" Shao Feng looked around and said in a low voice, "Brother Chu, I take back what I just said, you will definitely live longer than me in the future, and you deserve your name by living to this position." I smiled and said, "That's enough, that's enough, why not be so condescending before and then respectful." "I'm not flattering you," Shao Fengguan said with a smile on his lips, "You're not stupid, and you're subtle enough, not to mention that you have one of your biggest weapons, which is to make others think you're honest and honest, but they don't know how you treat me. Others are always on guard. In the end, I have a knife in my hand, but you have a decisive blade hidden in your sleeve." I laughed and scolded: "You have called me too insidious, how can I be like this." Shao Fengguan said seriously: "Maybe you don't even know your own strength. It's like we abandoned the lord at the same time, but the lord hates me, and he still has hope for you." He suddenly approached and whispered: "Honestly, Brother Chu, do you have the intention to return to your lord's account now?" I was taken aback.The emperor regards him as a confidant on par with Zhang Longyou. Even I don't know how to deal with Marquis Wen this time, but Shao Fengguan still has two hearts in his heart.I also whispered: "How do you say such words?" Shao Fengguan whispered authentically: "Your Majesty and Your Excellency are about to openly break up. If you help Your Excellency at this time, it will be a timely help, and it will definitely benefit you a lot. I really want to ask you, have you done a good job?" choose?" I sighed and said, "This road has gone too far, and I can't turn back." I also know that Marquis Wen's ability far exceeds that of the emperor.Although he has been tricked now, Marquis Wen is so forbearing now that he must be seeking great things.Dijun is not very wise, but he is at least one point far better than Marquis Wen. He can accept the request of the Republican Army and establish a constitutional system.If Marquis Wen sits on the throne, I dare say that he will monopolize all power and destroy the Republican Army. At that time, the flames of war will be ignited again, and the people will suffer again.Shao Fengguan only considers which side is more beneficial, but I am different from him, so now I actually have no choice but to go on. Shao Fengguan said: "That's good." He raised his head, looked at me and said, "Don't lie to me, my life is in your hands now." Even if I make the wrong choice, brother Shao, don't blame me.I thought about it, nodded heavily, and suddenly felt another burst of pain in my heart.Shao Fengguan is a genius in this world, and I don't want to become an enemy with him.Even if I choose wrong, I can only go on. Shao Fengguan breathed a sigh of relief, and said solemnly: "Then act according to the plan. Although the adults are strong, Zhang Longyou is not weak in scheming, and he may not be much worse than the adults. With your assistance, if the adults make a careless move, it will be difficult to turn over again. gone." I said, "Who else can help with this matter? Is Nangong Wenli here?" Shao Fengguan hesitated for a while, and said: "I don't know about some things, but he must not be involved. His Majesty gave him the duty to promote the establishment of the constitution with all his strength. Brother Chu, if the constitution can be achieved, will the Republican Army really be satisfied?" I said, "They proposed the constitution, why are there still dissatisfaction?" Shao Fengguan sneered, and said: "Raising prices all over the sky, and paying back the money on the ground. I'm afraid they have other plans. The so-called constitutionalism, don't just ask them to raise prices all over the sky." I pondered for a while, and said: "If your lord really wants to attack, why doesn't your majesty deal with him as soon as possible?" Shao Fengguan said: "Your Majesty is not easy to remove. He has been in power for many years, and his power is intertwined. If he does it rashly, I am afraid that it will cause all kinds of accidents. So I really admire Your Majesty and Zhang Longyou. They can actually fight against Your Majesty. It still has the upper hand, and it can really be said that the strong have their own strong hands." Fighting with Marquis Wen, I didn't even dare to think about it before.If it wasn't for the princess, I probably wouldn't have taken refuge in the emperor at all.I smiled wryly and said, "You are not weak either. By the way, why did you pretend to be drunk just now?" Shao Fengguan suddenly lowered his voice and said: "It's not like nothing happened. My lord usually keeps a large number of eyes and ears. It seems that we can't hide anything from him before. I'm afraid, you also have them in the army." I was startled and said, "What?" Shao Feng said: "There must be." He looked around, lowered his voice, and said, "I suspect it is Lian." Lianbai policy!My heart skipped a beat.Indeed, when he and the Republican Army attacked Gaojiu City, Lian Baice tried his best to reject all opinions, saying that the Republican Army wanted to test the power of our army's artillery and prepare for future rebellion.At that time, Cao Wendao said that he was a bit unrecognizable, but there was nothing unusual afterwards. Lian Baice, as one of the five commanders of the Wude Camp, was still going through life and death, just like the other four, which made me feel a little sorry for doubting him.Unexpectedly, Shao Fengguan would say that he is the most likely Wenhou's eyes and ears in the Land Army. In retrospect, Lian Baice also said that he has eyes and ears in the Republican Army.But in his capacity, it seems that he shouldn't have such a behavior. If the eyes and ears belonged to Marquis Wen and he just passed the news to him... Perhaps, we should find an opportunity to talk to Lian Baice.I don't believe that Lian Baice will be Wenhou's eyes and ears, and I don't want him to be.As a member of the Wude Camp, Lian Baice’s achievements in the past are enough to convince me. Shao Fengguan’s words may not be selfish. He may still be resentful because Lian Baice did not accompany him when he was demoted by Marquis Wen. .Although he has a good relationship with me, it does not hinder Lian Baice's promotion, and probably makes Shao Fengguan even more angry.But I also don't believe that Shao Fengguan is the kind of villain who maliciously slanders others. He is meticulous and rigorous, and he must mean what he says. At this time, Shao Fengguan patted my shoulder again, and said: "This matter depends on you. Brother Chu, if you really make a move, you must not be soft-hearted, and kill if you have to. Alright, brother Chu, my The task is over, and it is time to go back, and it will depend on you in the future." I said, "Do your best." After Shao Fengguan left, I returned to the banquet.Seeing me coming back alone, Cao Wendao said, "Tong Zhi, where is Governor Shao?" I said: "He went back earlier. Let's drink slowly, I also have to rest for a while." I was thinking about how to call out Lian Baice calmly.Suddenly there was a sky-shattering sound of gongs and drums outside.We were all shocked, Cao Wendao jumped up from his seat and shouted, "What happened?" My first thought was that there was a rebellion in the imperial capital, and Marquis Wen had already started to do it, but after thinking about it, I thought it was impossible.地军团全军在此，文侯纵然把禁军全拉出来，也不会是地军团的对手，何况那阵锣鼓敲打得居然甚有节奏，似乎叛乱时不会有这种闲情逸致。我道：“不要慌，立刻让诸营准备。” 此时在一边喝酒的冯奇他们也已冲了过来。我道：“冯奇，我们出去看看。” 一走出营房，我不由怔住了。来的是一伙穿得奇形怪状的人物，头上一律扎着红色布带，上面还写着字。现在天色已经昏暗下来，看不清写的是什么。我按住刀柄，喝道：“是什么人？” 从人群中走出几个人，当先是个胖大汉子，走到我跟前道：“我们是尊王团的请愿人士，我们要见楚休红都督。” Royal group?我又听到了这个让我不舒服的名字。我微微皱了皱眉，道：“我就是楚休红。你们要请什么愿？” 那汉子从怀里摸出一卷长轴，喝道：“楚都督，我代表尊王团二十万赤胆忠心的成员，向都督请命为前锋，扑杀共和叛贼。共和叛贼，其心可诛。乱我帝国，犯我疆域。尊王义士，忠心报国……” 这份请愿书也不知是哪个冬烘先生起草的，后面全是四个字一句，我听得不耐烦，但也不敢多说什么。这尊王团在帝都的势力越来越大，去年还只是个在街头宣讲，拉人入伙的组织，今年就说有二十万成员了，得罪了他们肯定没好果子吃。我道：“好吧好吧，尊王团的义士们，你们的意思我也明白了，只是现在国家承平，共和军正与我们谈判联合组成政府，不能说他们是叛贼。” 那汉子“扑通”一声跪倒，身后那伙人也一个个跪下地来。这汉子声嘶力竭地道：“都督，您千万不要被共和叛贼蛊惑啊。他们虽然号称受帝国统治，却是心怀叵测。若是联合政府组成，势必成为帝国末日，我二十万忠勇尊王团员决不答应！都督，这是我们二十万团员的血书，请过目。” 这汉子的嗓门居然不下于夏礼年，虽说军营地处偏僻，我真怕郑昭和丁亨利他们会听到，忙道：“好，好，请你给我吧。” 我只想把他们打发了便是，哪知这汉子不依不饶，嘶声道：“都督，容忍共和叛贼入都，实是极大失策，若不当机立断，啮脐已晚。我等不才，愿为地军团前锋，扫荡叛贼，还我南疆河山！” 我心中暗骂，脸上只能陪笑道：“这位先生，今日我军正值休息，若是诸位在此不去，地军团将士连休息都休息不好，那只能被别人扫荡。先生之意，末将已经了然，还请先生暂且回去，待末将向陛下转达。” 我说到“陛下”时，这汉子忽地一个头磕在地上，他身后那些人也全都在地上磕了个响头。我先是吃了一惊，马上有点恶作剧地道：“末将将此事告知陛下，陛下闻听此言，定然为尊王团义士心怀陛下之心所感动。等陛下下诏，必请先生为陛下前驱，为陛下分忧。” 我一口气说了六个“陛下”，那伙人也梆梆梆地磕了六个响头。我还要再说，他却站了起来，把那血书交给我道：“那就有劳楚都督了。”大概他头也磕得晕了，实在怕我再说出十七八个“陛下”来。我心中窃笑，道：“好吧，请义士回去，为陛下担荷重责。” 我说到陛下时，他又跪下磕了个头，马上爬起来道：“都督，小人告辞。”这回走得倒是忙不迭。 等他们一走，曹闻道和钱文义同时憋不住，在我身后笑了起来，便是杨易他们脸上也有了笑意。曹闻道过来道：“统制，他们给的这个血糊糊的东西写了点什么？” 我借着外面的火把光看了一眼，道：“无非是要把共和军全都杀光的意思。” 曹闻道吐了口唾沫，道：“该死，打仗时他们躲在后面，现在太平了，他们又变着花样要打仗。这么想打，下回组织一个二十万尊王团肉盾军，拿他们当盾牌，打个过瘾。那两个哨兵也真是吃干饭的，怎么把他们放进来。” They all laughed.然而，我看到有个人没有笑意，正是廉百策。我笑了笑，道：“回去接着喝吧。”我见廉百策也要进去，忙道：“廉兄，你的字写得好，来帮我认一下这封血书，重新誊一个，明天好交给陛下。” 廉百策不疑有他，应声过来。现在纸张大行，价格一天便宜过一天，书籍的成本一下便宜了许多，我的营房里纸也很多。不管怎么说，这是张龙友的实在功绩，倒也令我佩服。进了我的营房，我抽出一张纸，道：“廉兄，请抄吧。” 廉百策拿起笑，正要写，我忽然道：“廉兄，是文侯大人派你来的么？” 廉百策手一动，那支笔也掉在了桌面上，他扭过头道：“都督，你这是何意？” 以前为修读心术，我把那本《道德心经》读得滚瓜烂熟。等知道修读心术要童身，修成后又成天阉，我知道我既没可能修成读心术了，也不想变成天阉，便不再修习，书上的经文也忘了大半，不过总还记得有一句，说是要判断某人是否说谎，只消突然间单刀直入地问话，那人下意识会回答的。但廉百策却没有上这个圈套，反倒反问我起来。 我笑了笑，道：“我问你，你是不是文侯大人在地军团伏下的暗桩。” 廉百策忽地笔直站起来，道：“都督，廉百策自认从未做过一件对不起地军团的事。若廉百策是文侯大人安排的耳目，末将愿受万刀刺体之苦，永不后悔。” 他居然发这等毒誓，我倒吃了一惊。虽然说有人发誓等如放屁，但廉百策不是这种人。我皱了皱眉，道：“你真不是么？” 廉百策一把抽出刀来，刀刃向里，手捧着送到我跟前，道：“都督，您若不信，廉百策愿受都督一刀。这定是邵将军所言，邵将军对末将有偏见，原本也是末将不是，故末将死而无怨。” 廉百策真是个精明人。我看着他，心中却有些疼痛。要么廉百策真的不是，要么他的演技高明之极，我把手背到身后紧紧握了握，微笑道：“廉兄，不要那么紧张，我只是开个玩笑。来，把刀收好。” 廉百策正色道：“是，都督。”这才收回了刀。看他这样子，我不禁后悔得要死。廉百策平常虽然有些沉默寡言，但在我面前却还算放得开，时不时会说两句笑话。但现在这样子，他已经完全把我当成一个上司了。也许，当初那个与我有兄弟之情的廉字营统领，再也不会出现了吧。 我在肚里拼命骂着邵风观。假如真如俗言说所鼻子痒是有人在背后骂你，那邵风观现在的鼻子一定痒得恨不得割下来。我也拼命骂着自己，这事做得实在太蠢，蠢到连自己都不能原谅自己。我道：“廉兄，别往心里去，抄这血书吧。” 廉百策仍是一脸僵硬，道：“是。” 看着他，我更觉得过意不去。廉百策这人精细过人，他说不定真会用安排耳目一类的计策。我不喜欢安排耳目，因为我觉得那些耳目也是人，让他们到敌人跟前，一来太过残忍，二来这些耳目也知道我们自己底细，若被敌人破获后反是我方情报被敌人得知，因此从来不用。可是我不用，不能以此来要求别人，廉百策做的一切同样是为了地军团，我实在没理由乱怀疑他。 想到此处，我走了过去，道：“廉兄。” 廉百策把笔墨放好，站起来道：“末将在。” 我叹了口气，道：“廉兄，对不起。” 我说得不响，但营房里只有我们两人，这里也很清静，他一定听到了。但廉百策却没说什么，只是鞠了一躬，这才重新开始抄写。 不是廉百策的话，那会是谁？我不禁又要苦笑一下了。地军团整编五万人，一有战争就会有伤亡，一有伤亡就要补充，文侯想要埋进个暗桩，实在太轻易不过。 Leave him alone.只希望，这个暗桩作为地军团的一份子，也会把地军团的利益放在第一位。 我想着，嘴角浮起了一丝苦笑。