Chapter 213 Chapter Forty

Chapter Forty When Gongnan returned, he knew that it was inevitable, so he sent his confidants and generals, and wanted to reassure the hearts of the soldiers, so he was less involved.When the Duke died, it was snowing all over the sky. It seemed that Mr. Zhang was lonely and loyal. He still feared people and knew him. He led a heavy army to surround Qiao's garden. A righteous man entered and tried to save him and fled, but he refused to die. In other words, this sincerity cannot be tolerated.Since the Duke died, he was still uneasy, so he ordered Tiqi to cut the cloud into the prison, and when the messenger went to the prison, he saw that the prison officials and soldiers were all at a loss like a dream, and they stared in shock at the prison, but the cloud was gone.The public loves his wife and young son, and his servants and servants will have a total of forty-six people, and they will move south the next day.

——"The History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties.Zhongwu Gongzhuan In the fourteenth year of Tongtai, Duke Zhongwu died in Jianye, and he was in charge of the Huaidong military. Yang Xiu, who joined the army, heard the bad news and set up a sacrificial tent in the army.When Zhe heard it, he was distraught, and said: "It's all my fault." He wore plain clothes and crossed the Huai River to sacrifice to him. The generals agreed.Before Zhe played the piano spirit, all the generals wept when they heard it, and could not raise their swords, so Zhe returned to Chuzhou. ——"The History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties."The Legend of Jiang Suiyun"

When Ding Ming and the others left Qiao's Garden, someone secretly helped them escape from the city. A few miles outside the city, a group of figures appeared in the wind and snow, but it was a carriage guarded by more than a hundred knights. These knights were wearing unmarked clothes. He is wearing armor, sturdy and mighty, obviously a warrior who has survived a hundred battles, led by a general in green robes, his face covered with green gauze, when he saw Ding Ming's figure, his eyes flashed with joy, but when he turned his eyes, Not seeing that familiar figure, joy turned into disappointment.

Ding Ming stepped forward quickly, bowed to the green-robed general, and said sadly: "The general refuses to follow me out of the city, I'm afraid it's already..." Before he finished speaking, tears were already falling. The green-robed general was silent when he heard the words, and he said after a long time: "I have always known the temperament of the general, but I can't help but think about it just in case. Now that the matter has come to this point, you have done your best. I can't leave the army for too long. I can go back immediately." Ding Ming bowed down and said: "Brother Shi's righteousness, Ding admires it, Brother Lai is still guarding Huaixi, please hurry, Brother Shi, if there is an order in the future, Ding will never refuse, even if the general dies, Nan The Chu River and Mountains cannot allow the Yong army to rampage."

The green-robed general sighed: "Brother Ding's loyalty is deeply engraved on Shi's heart. I have been loved by the general, but I can't save his life. I am already extremely ashamed. If I can't keep Huaixi, I will die. There are other ways to atone." After all, the green-robed general bid farewell and left. A group of people rode their horses away in the wind and snow. Ding Ming looked at the vigorous back of the green-robed general, and felt sad in his heart. Because of Lu Can, he also knew this man For a long time, the two hit it off at first sight, and even became confidants to each other.Originally, he also hated this person for his injustice. He even gave up his beloved daughter and son-in-law just for his own status and official position. There were still doubts, but after meeting outside Jianye City, Ding Ming believed that this person was not a hypocrite.Leaving the Chinese army without permission is not a small crime. If Shang Weijun knew about it, the best result would be to be dismissed from the army, but this person didn't care about it at all. Thinking about his injustice that day, he had no choice but to do so.

Shi Guan rode his horse galloping in the snow. At some point, tears had already flowed down. Even though he had cruelly abandoned his daughter that day, he did not shed tears. Before Lu Can was recalled to Jianye, he and Lu Yun knew that the situation was not good. Discussing how to deal with it. Shi Guan was worried about this situation a few years ago and advised Lu Can. At that time, Lu Can asked him not to mess up the overall situation of the army for the sake of personal friendship, and Lu Yun even more so. He did not hesitate to die, and he did not want to ruin his father's name of loyalty. The two had the same heart, but they both worried about Shi Xiu the most.With Shi Xiu's stamina, even if Shi Guan could keep her safe, she would not hesitate to die.In desperation, Shi Guan discussed with Lu Yun. Shi Guan deliberately forced Shi Xiu to protect Lu Mei from fleeing, and then asked Lu Yun to entrust her unborn child with his weak sister. In this way, Shi Xiu could only live. You can't easily die for your husband.In this way, Lu's lineage of cigarettes can be kept, and Shi Guan can gain Shang Weijun's trust.Unexpectedly, Shi Xiu disappeared on the way to Zhongli, and her life and death are unknown. Shi Guan was secretly searched for, but her daughter was never found. This has already made Shi Guan heartbroken.Now he went against Lu Can's will and joined forces with Ding Ming to save Lu Can from danger, but he failed. Thinking that his son-in-law would never be able to save his life, why not let Shi Guan be devastated.

A group of people rode horses and galloped wildly, their sight was blocked by the wind and snow, and they all heard the bad news at first, their minds were shaken, and they inevitably lost a little bit of vigilance. They were all staggered, and a gap was exposed in the tightly guarded cavalry formation. At this moment, the snow piled up into mounds suddenly scattered in all directions, and a white figure rose into the sky. It was as bright as the stars in the sky, piercing into the back of Shi Guan's heart, Shi Guan shouted angrily, and swung his fist away, the wind of his palm was like thunder, the man took a slap hard, but he didn't say a word Hearing, he took advantage of the situation and rushed towards the snow. The guards behind were all yelling loudly in horror, and shot deadly arrows almost at the same time. Surprisingly fast, dozens of arrows that were as fast as meteor lightning shot deeply into the ground behind the man. The second and third rounds of arrows almost chased the figure of the man, but they all fell within a hair's breadth. The difference was missed, and in an instant, the figure of that person had disappeared without a trace.At this time, Shi Guan's body slowly fell down, and was hugged tightly by two guards who kicked off the saddle and rolled off the horse. One of them stretched out his hand tremblingly to visit, dripping with sweat and tears, and couldn't help crying out in pain. Called: "The general is dead, the general is dead."

These sergeants felt like five thunders had struck the top. The general died here, not to mention that he couldn't explain it to his colleagues in the army, even to the court. After all, Shi Guan should not have appeared outside Jianye City.Looking at the direction where the assassin fled with eyes full of murderous intent, a leading guard said: "Half of the people sent the general back to Shouchun, and immediately sent a letter to Yang Canjun, asking him to try to take charge of the overall situation in Huaixi, and the other half followed me." Go and kill that assassin, if you don't avenge this, you will never return to Shouchun." All the guards brazenly agreed, quickly divided into two groups, and even separated two people to go straight to Huaidong. Collapse, in their hearts at this moment, it is themselves who wish to die.

At this moment, Shi Guan's body was quietly lying in the arms of his personal guards, and the flying snow fell on his frightened and angry face, as if mourning the sudden death of the Huaixi Army general, as well as mourning for Nan Chu Lost another general. After breaking up with Ding Ming and the others, the "Lord of Tianji Pavilion" in Ding Ming's mind did not go out of the city, but returned to Tianji Pavilion's secret residence in Jianye City. It was created separately as the secret rudder of Tianji Pavilion.Walking into the warm and spring-like pavilion, the man in white sighed softly, changed the clothes that were already in a mess, and walked into the screen, where there were already fragrant bathing soup and brand-new clothes and shoes.Not long after, the man in white came out in a light black brocade suit. His handsome and gloomy face was slightly tired. He leaned on the soft couch and picked up a piano score and looked at it slowly, but his eyes were a little distracted. It seems that he didn't pay attention to the score.This white-clothed man, the so-called master of Tianji Pavilion, is Qiu Yufei, a direct disciple of the Demon Sect.

On the same day, he received a letter from Jiang Zhe asking him to come to Jingxiang for a while. Qiu Yufei knew that Jiang Zhe must have something to ask for. Naturally, Yufei would not refuse, not to mention that he went to see Jing Wuji on the way, and when he asked him for advice, Jing Wuji also intentionally let him go to the south of the Yangtze River, so Qiu Yufei came happily.After the meeting in Gucheng, Qiu Yufei learned that Jiang Zhe wanted him to pretend to be the owner of the Tianji Pavilion, but Qiu Yufei suddenly realized why Jiang Zhe would see through his identity in the first place, and couldn't help being surprised Jiang Zhe's potential power is huge.In order to find out the depth of Tianji Pavilion, Qiu Yufei was willing to be Jiang Zhe's stand-in and killer.

But it's a pity that the first thing Jiang Zhe entrusted to him did not succeed, Lu Can died generously, and his dignified disciple of the Demon Sect fell in front of Lu Can, which made Qiu Yufei very depressed , not to mention seeing the fall of a famous general like Lu Can, Qiu Yufei felt uncomfortable. Thinking of what he saw when he was in the Northern Han Dynasty in the past, he felt even more deeply moved.Putting down the score, he couldn't help sighing, Jiang Zhe's method was too insidious, I don't know what method he used to make the martial arts people in Jiangnan kill each other. Be confused. I don't know how long it took, Ling Duan broke in, his face was full of joy, as soon as he saw Qiu Yufei, he said: "Fourth Master, I got it, probably all the masters have gone to Qiao's Garden, there is almost nothing in the sky prison." Take precautions, and we also used 'dream', this kind of drug is really powerful, those jailers and sergeants are clearly still conscious, but they are ignorant, just like sleepwalking." Qiu Yufei said lightly: "Did Lu Yun make things difficult for you? Don't you want to leave the prison?" Ling Duan giggled and said, "I forgot to ask him, anyway, he was also drugged, so Bai Yi and I brought him out directly." Qiu Yufei smiled wryly, and said: "I think you should tell Bai Yi and knock him out, and hand him over to Sui Yun to wake him up before it's too late, so as not to cause trouble." Ling Duan said in surprise: "Fourth Master is really prescient. When I came here, I heard Bai Yi asking someone to get the prepared 'Thousand Day Drunk'. It is a good thing that can make people sleep for three years. I think Bai Yi is It won't make that kid wake up and make noise." Then he asked with some doubts: "But how would Fourth Master know that this kid won't obey? Could it be that he already has experience, oops, didn't Fourth Master rescue Lu Can? Didn't Fourth Master say that if he doesn't agree, he'll be knocked out directly?" Qiu Yufei glared at Ling Duan, and said with a sneer, "Your martial arts are not bad now, if you see your General Tan now, do you have the guts to stun him in order to save him?" Ling Duan shuddered, and said: "How dare I, General Tan just needs to look at you with his eyes, and he will feel a chill from his heart to the outside." Qiu Yufei didn't bother to talk to him, and said: "It is said that ghosts and gods dare not approach loyal people. I am just an ordinary Jianghu person, but I don't have the power of ghosts and gods. General Lu is loyal to the whole festival. This sincerity is admired by all people in the world. It’s just that if Suiyun gets to know this news, I’m afraid he will still be in unbearable grief.” Seeing Qiu Yufei lamenting like this, Ling Duan sneered in his heart. Although the resentment towards Jiang Zhe had dissipated a lot, it didn't mean that he had forgiven what that person had done in the past. Perhaps because she felt disturbed, Qiu Yufei got up suddenly, dropped the piano score and said, "I'll go out for a walk, don't make trouble outside." After that, she walked out without waiting for Ling Duan to complain, and it was already dark at this time. Deep, the snow is getting heavier, but the forbidden soldiers can be seen everywhere on the street. Qiu Yufei is dressed in luxurious clothes and walks slowly in the snow, even deliberately avoiding the forbidden soldiers. With his martial arts, it is naturally easy to build He saw the chaotic situation in Yecheng, and couldn't help but marvel at Jiang Zhe's methods. Although he failed to rescue Lu Can as he wished, the hatred between Ding Ming and others, Shang Weijun, and Fengyimen could never be resolved. It's open.At nightfall, the snow gradually became smaller, and people could be seen clearly from a distance of several feet. Qiu Yufei was a little tired, and was about to go back to rest. His eyes flashed, but he saw a light and graceful figure flying in the snow in the night sky. Yue, couldn't help being moved in his heart, and quietly followed.It spread almost half of Jianye City, and he saw that figure submerged in a splendid courtyard with bright lights, heard the music and singing from the courtyard, the bustling voices of people and the scene of traffic in front of the door, Qiuyu Fei frowned, guessing the identity of this figure.However, there was no need for him to do anything extra. Just as he was about to turn around and leave, a harp sound came from a pavilion. Qiu Yufei's footsteps froze, it was common for prostitutes to play the piano to entertain guests, but the sound of the piano was quite unusual, it was actually a piece of "Yi Lan Cao", which was resentful and noble.Qiu Yufei savored it carefully, the player playing the piano is gentle, and the meaning of self-pity in the song is just like that of pandan born in the wilderness, at the wrong time, no matter the fingering or the state of mind, he interprets this song perfectly.Qiu Yufei is the person who loves the rhythm the most, his eyes shine when he hears it, he doesn't care that this place is an enemy's stronghold, so he walked into the gate of Yueyingxuan like a lover. Without much effort, with Qiu Yufei's good looks and a lot of money, he easily walked into Lingyu's boudoir of Yueyingxuan. He had just performed in the front hall, and Lingyu, who needed to entertain guests, had a gentle expression and a charming appearance , the delicate and pitiful temperament, all make people dazzled and fascinated, and they will never regret spending a lot of money, but they can only drink a cup of tea and say a few words.But Qiu Yufei can feel the indifference and tiredness hidden in Lingyu's eyes. This woman is not as domineering as the power her identity represents. A white lotus. With such thoughts in mind, Qiu Yufei completely gave up on the information about this woman that she saw before coming to Jianye, and said with a smile: "Miss Lingyu can be said to be one of the best luthiers in the world. I don't know if I can listen to it again. How about the girl playing a song?" A flash of astonishment flashed in Lingyu's eyes, and his face became vivid almost immediately. He really looked at Qiu Yufei carefully, and his heart moved, and said: "The fourth son must have heard everyone playing the piano, but I don't know the little girl's piano skills. What is there to regret?" Qiu Yufei saw that Ling Yu asked about the rhythm as soon as he opened his mouth, and he felt that this woman was very good. When it came to the rhythm, no one in the world could surpass her. Where it can be deliberated, I immediately took the Lingyu Guqin and played the song "Yi Lan Cao" just now. With the sound of the zither, Ling Yu's spirits were lifted, and she listened intently to the change of the sound of the zither, completely unaware that Qiu Yufei had already blocked the sound of the zither with her true energy. Except for her, no one in Yueyingxuan could hear the sound of the zither. After all, Qiu Yufei didn't want to attract Fengyimen's attention. At the end of the song, Ling Yu was ecstatic, so she took back the guqin and played it again. Qiu Yufei was even more happy when she saw how obsessed she was, and simply stood behind her, pointing out her fingering techniques and techniques from time to time. After the spiritual rain was completely penetrated, it was almost midnight, and if it was normal, someone would have come to urge them away, but the spiritual rain did not hint at chasing away the guests, and the Fengyi gate was in a hurry because of the tragic loss, so no one came Excuse me, of course, later, Qiu Yufei didn't need to block the sound, anyway, only Lingyu was practicing the piano, if he did that, it would easily arouse others' suspicion. Lingyu was still interested, and was about to continue to ask for advice, when suddenly seeing Qiu Yufei's faint smile, he remembered that he had completely forgotten that this person was his guest, and couldn't help but blushed, and bowed gracefully: "Lingyu I have neglected the fourth young master, the young master is proficient in melody, Ling Yu really wants to learn the piano from the young master, but it's a pity that he can't help himself, I don't know if the young master will come tomorrow?" Qiu Yufei's gaze was like a torch, and he could see that Lingyu girl was purely seeking advice, so she couldn't help sighing softly: "The girl is so dedicated, no wonder she can have such a piano skill, but I'm about to leave Jianye. It's a pity that I can't be with the girl again. Discuss piano art." Hearing the words, Lingyu's eyes flashed, thinking that she was originally a young lady from a scholarly family, but her family was ruined, she was reduced to prostitution, and unfortunately she became a disciple of Fengyimen, and she didn't even have the freedom to redeem herself. There is no other idea other than the rhythm, that is, the master taught her martial arts. Apart from practicing her internal skills diligently to enhance the strength of playing the piano, she didn't pay much attention to light kung fu and swordsmanship. If it weren't for her talent, appearance and piano skills Outstanding, I am afraid that Master will not continue to keep himself under the sect, right?Originally, she was fortunate to be able to get rid of the misfortune of innocence and taint, but now Lingyu wished she could be an ordinary woman and could ask for redemption. With the departure of the fourth son who was better than her in piano skills, she could learn to play the piano freely.Unable to hold back the tears, she held Qiu Yufei's sleeve with one hand, choked up and couldn't speak, and said after a long time: "Since the fourth son is leaving, let Lingyu play the piano for you again." After all, Lingyu wiped away the tears and stroked the strings again. This time, he played a song. Feeling the resentment that her bosom friend left in a hurry but she couldn't go with her, Lingyu finished playing a piece with all her concentration, and when she looked up, she saw that the handsome and talented young man had disappeared, and there was only an extra piece on the piano stage. jade pendant. Ling Yu picked up the jade pendant, but it was a piece of suet jade carved into the shape of a guqin, feeling a little pain in her heart, she pressed the jade pendant to her heart, lightly closed her eyes, and tears rolled down her face.But he didn't know that when Qiu Yufei left, he secretly thought in his heart, just for this girl Lingyu, I would stay for a few more days.Originally, Qiu Yufei was ready to leave immediately and return to the East China Sea, but at this moment, he made up his mind to help Jiang Zhe complete the plan to eradicate Fengyimen. With his cleverness, he could see that Lingyu was forced to stay in Fengyimen. , there is no choice. ——————————————————————————— I sat in front of the chess field, looked at the black and white chess game, and said calmly: "Shi Guan is already dead? Who made it? Who took over the Huaixi Army?" Huo Cong felt a chill in his heart when he heard the words. Ever since his husband learned of Lu Can's death, he had always looked so calm and composed. It seemed that the person who died was just an unknown outsider, without even a trace of sadness. But somehow, Huo Cong Cong felt more and more strange, sir is definitely not a cold person, logically speaking, he would never be unmoved, but Jiang Zhe's appearance made Huo Cong more worried than crying loudly.At this time, Jiang Zhe's gaze was already looking at him, as if he was urging him to answer. Looking at those deep and indifferent eyes, Huo Cong couldn't help lowering his head, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Therefore, the Commander Wencao paid attention to Shi Guan's whereabouts, but it was not Dayong's assassin, but Yan Wushuang from Fengyimen. Did they set up an ambush in advance, or followed Ding Ming to find Shi Guan, but Yan Wushuang went up and assassinated Shi Guan on the way home, and took Shi Guan's life in one fell swoop. Wushuang defeated all of them, but Yan Wushuang was also seriously injured and fell ill after returning to Jianye City. As for the new commander of the Huaixi Army, it was Cai Qun, the elder brother of the Queen of Southern Chu. Weijun trusted him, and most importantly, he had a close relationship with Fengyimen, and this person had been coveting Ji Xia's first disciple, Ling Yu, for a long time. It is said that Ji Xia had promised that after Cai Qun got a foothold in Huaixi, he would send his disciple Ling Yu Give it to Cai Qun as a concubine." I said thoughtfully: "What is Cai Qun's talent? Has he ever led an army in battle?" Huo Cong said: "Although Cai Qun is a son of an aristocratic family, he can barely be regarded as capable in both civil and military affairs. The Cai family has indeed produced a few good children. This person is quite arrogant. He served as a general in Yuhang. He is quite capable. Competent, but he is arrogant and romantic. After Zhao Long came to power, he was ordered to return to Jianye as the deputy commander of the imperial guards because he was the uncle of the country. This person is the chief general of Huaixi, and he is competent if there is no war. " I asked again: "Did Shang Weijun take this opportunity to cleanse the Huaixi army?" Huo Cong said: "Shang Weijun probably didn't know about the assassination of Shi Guan. According to the news obtained by Si Wencao, after Shi Guan's body was brought back to Huaixi by his personal guards, Yang Xiu's messenger arrived in Huaixi. According to his It means that the Huaixi army reported Shi Guan's death to the Southern Chu court in the name of Shi Guan's serious illness, and Shang Weijun didn't want to disturb the army's morale, so he made more troubles. For him, it is best for General Shi to die, so as not to leave future troubles." I sighed: "That's fine, if General Shi died in the hands of Si Wencao's secret agent, and if he saw Yun'er and his wife in the future, it would be difficult to explain, but Yan Wushuang was really ruthless. Back then she was nothing but Wen Zi Besides Yan, one of the disciples of Fengyi Sect who is the best at assassination, it seems that her martial arts are not retreating, but fortunately she is seriously injured now, so it will be much easier for us to eradicate Fengyi Sect. By the way, How about the casualties in the battle of Qiao's Garden?" Huo Cong glanced at Jiang Zhe secretly, and saw that the husband was still as if nothing had happened, but Xiao Shunzi who was standing by the side had a rare dignified expression. After hesitating for a while, he said: "Qiao's Garden rescues the general, according to the Sir, except for the fourth son, our people are only secretly assisting. This has been understood by Ding Ming and others, so we have no casualties. Xiao Lan and Xie Xiaotong of Fengyimen were killed in battle, more than half of the swordsmen who participated in the battle were killed or injured, Shang Weijun's forces also suffered heavy losses, and only 30% of Wu Gao's masters brought by Ding Ming survived, and Senior Brother Bai Yi took the opportunity to rescue Lu Yun, this time Mr. The purpose has been achieved. Afterwards, Shang Weijun was furious, and Fengyimen really took the opportunity to persuade Shang Weijun to use the opportunity of Mrs. Lu and Lu Ting and others to move south, and deliberately let out rumors that they would kill Lu's family on the way and prepare to send Those who sympathized with the Lu family were lured into the net, and then caught them all, but Senior Brother Bai Yi originally wanted Senior Brother Yulun to speak to Shang Chengye, but Senior Brother Yulun refused." Jiang Zhe nodded and said: "If we didn't save Lu's family that day, firstly, there would be too many people and it would be difficult to save each other. Secondly, we were afraid that Mrs. Lu and Lu Can's loyalty would make our people fall into a quagmire. Thirdly, I would also It is determined that Fengyimen will do this. This time Fengyimen has lost three masters successively. One or two masters of the Fengyi Sect, they have done more than I expected. By the way, let them leak this news to Wei Yin, no matter whether he continues to work with the Fengyi Sect, or changes his course and remains loyal to the Lu family, it will not matter. Keep him out of it." Huo Cong asked suspiciously: "Sir, I don't understand why we have to deal with Fengyi Sect at this time. Fengyi Sect has not succeeded enough, but failed. I think that if we let them do what they do, it will be beneficial for our army to march south." I said coldly: "In the past, there was Lu Can in Southern Chu who supported the overall situation alone, so the existence of Fengyimen is naturally the best help for our army. Now that Lu Can has passed away, Shang Weijun holds the power in one hand. , you can control the generals and eradicate dissidents. Although Lu Can is dead, but he is still there, and the generals respect his loyalty and dare not rebel. , Shang Weijun's strength has been greatly reduced, and he cannot threaten the safety of the Southern Chu general. Lu Can's old army and other generals will reserve their own strength for self-protection, so that our army can sweep Jiangnan, so Fengyimen should no longer exist in this world Order Chen Zhen to try to make the fratricide in Jiangnan martial arts intensify, and then join forces with Si Wencao to kill them all. Fengyimen especially cannot let them go, but those forces who uphold loyalty may as well give them Leaving a way to survive will also prevent Jiangnan martial arts from falling into a slump. This is against my intention of preserving Jiangnan's vitality. After all, there are many talented people in the wild. By the way, hasn't Ming Jiansi already extended his hand into Jiangnan? Wen Cao's jurisdiction, but don't take advantage of Xiahou Yuanfeng, drag him into the water together, dare to take the lead in impeaching me, don't even think about standing idly by." Huo Cong only agreed, and asked: "Director Dong sent a message to ask Mr. Huaixi for instructions, and Lu's family, do you want to take it back to Dayong for resettlement?" I thought for a while and said: "Huaixi is still safe, Shi Yujin is about to give birth, let her wait in Huaixi, don't tell her about the outside world, let Dong Que take good care of her and Lu Mei. Wait until our army goes to Huaixi In the west, ask Jing Chi to send them to me. The matter of the Lu family depends on what they want. If Mrs. Lu insists on moving south according to the order, let the Yue family settle them down, otherwise they will be sent to Dayong Come on. And Lu Feng, his whereabouts are unknown now, he should be under the protection of Wei Ying, this matter cannot be relaxed, he must be found, I have already killed Lu Can, and his family must not let anything go wrong .” Huo Cong's heart was shocked. This was the only time that Mr. Jiang talked about his feelings after hearing the news of Lu Can's death. Taking a peek, Jiang Zhe's expression was still so calm and indifferent, as if these words were not from him. Seeing his words It's okay, the thinking is clear, and the strategy is as fierce as before. He should be at ease, but Huo Cong suddenly felt a strong uneasiness in his heart.Then, Jiang Zhe's resolute voice came from his ear, "I heard that Yang Xiu set up a sacrificial tent for Lu Can in Guangling without fear of the Southern Chu court's criticism. Is there such a thing?" Huo Cong was startled, and just about to say no, he found that Jiang Zhe's eyes were piercingly cold. He glanced at Xiao Shunzi who looked blank, and finally said helplessly: "This, I heard that it is, Si Wencao reported, The armies of Berkshire, Jiangxia, Jiujiang, Shouchun, Guangling, and Yuhang all set up sacrificial tents, and even the Southern Chu court did not dare to stop them, and the Huaidong army was completely invisible, and the cries were loud every day. .” I heard the words and said in relief: "That's right. If these people don't even dare to set up a sacrificial tent, it would be a waste of Lu Can's loyalty and good intentions. Xiao Shunzi, I want to go to Guangling to worship Can'er tomorrow, what do you think?" how?" Huo Cong was shocked, and quickly looked at Xiao Shunzi, hoping that he would stop Mr. Shunzi's inappropriate actions as before, but Xiao Shunzi's eyes flashed with a struggling look, and he said after a long time: "Yes, I will protect the young master to go to Guangling, absolutely nothing Men can block the way of Mr. Hearing Xiao Shunzi's affirmative answer, I smiled reassuringly, and said, "Yes, how could I not pay homage to Can'er, but it's a pity that his body is in Jianye. It would be great if I could meet him." Xiao Shunzi said without hesitation: "Young master, don't worry, after the capture of Southern Chu, I will accompany you to Jianye and rebuild the tomb for the general. Then you can pay homage to the general's coffin." I nodded with a smile, and said: "Okay, you can make arrangements, Hu Yanshou will definitely follow, anyone else can avoid it, by the way, I like Du Lingfeng next to Pei Yun very much, if he is interested, let him Let him go together." Xiao Shunzi promised: "Yes, I will arrange it. You might as well take a good rest. You have to go on the road tomorrow. You can't be tired." I nodded and said, "Alright, I'll go and lie down." Xiao Shunzi carefully helped me walk to the bed, I couldn't help laughing at him for being so troublesome, as if I was a porcelain figure that could easily break, lying on the bed, I fell asleep almost immediately, as if seeing Long-lost Lu Canyin, hey, what's the hurry, I'm going to pay homage to you soon?You don't have to entrust your dream to me so soon, don't worry, I will take good care of your family. But I didn't know it at all. After walking out of the room, Huo Cong grabbed Xiao Shunzi with a livid face, and said, "There is something wrong with Mr. Shun, you can't go to Guangling. You can't hide your divorce from the people of Southern Chu for so long. Yang Xiu I'm afraid I will sacrifice my husband's life in front of General Lu's spirit." Xiao Shunzi's eyes showed rare fear and grief, and he said after a long time: "Young master is going, no one can stop you, come on, come with me to see His Royal Highness and General Pei. If there is something wrong with the young master, let General Pei cross the Huai River, slaughter all the Huaidong army, and avenge the young master, but even if the young master will die in Guangling, this time, no one can stop him from going. There is one more thing, you have to remember, if you dare to betray the young master, I will cut your corpse into thousands of pieces, and let you die without a place to bury you." After finishing speaking, Xiao Shunzi showed a stern and cold expression, and shook off Huo Cong , Walking away, Huo Cong only felt a chill welling up from the bottom of his heart, he suddenly understood everything, understood why Xiao Shunzi agreed to put him in a dangerous place regardless of his husband's safety, but after understanding, the heavy pressure in his heart almost made him He couldn't breathe, couldn't think, and Xiao Shunzi's threat made him understand that no matter what, the master would not hurt himself for no reason, because for the master, if he hurt his beloved disciple, it was like hurting himself Painful, couldn't hold back the tears, Huo Cong moved with difficulty, walked to Jiang Zhe's bedroom, knelt down on the ground, Jiang Zhe's even breathing came from the room, obviously he was sleeping soundly, but Huo Cong Cong became more and more sad, and in a flash he was sobbing. The south bank of the Huai River is now completely deserted. After learning the news of Lu Can's death, Yang Xiu could no longer restrain the grief in his heart even though he had obeyed Lu Can's death. Jun's suspicion set up a sacrificial tent in Guangling, thinking that there is no way to blame the public, and Shang Weijun could not use this reason to embarrass the Huaidong Army.The soldiers in the army are all dressed in white and wearing black veils around their arms. Everyone is extremely sad and indignant.But at this time, a scout suddenly reported that the Yong army had gathered on the north bank of the Huai River, in front of Sizhou City, sharpening their knives, and seemed to want to take advantage of the opportunity to attack. Since then, it was an unjust act, and all the soldiers were furious, and they raised their arms and shouted, wanting to fight a bloody battle with the Yong army.Unexpectedly, the Yong army sent envoys across the water to pass the message. Hou Jiangzhe, the Chu township of Dayong, wanted to go to Guangling to pay homage. Intent to be self-reliant, Jiang Zhe was really the chief culprit who killed the great general, and the crowd was outraged at the moment, all claiming to kill Jiang Zhe on the mourning hall to sacrifice to Lu Can's heroic spirit. All the officers and soldiers can be free to enmity, but Yang Xiu can't make a decision easily. If Jiang Zhe really came to sacrifice the spirit, he could not kill the envoy of the Dayong Diao Sacrifice, but if Jiang Zhe was allowed to come and go freely, he was afraid that the army would The resentment will be concentrated on himself. There are already complaints in the army, just because he never raised an army to rescue the general. He is originally from Shu. Without Lu Can's support, it would be difficult for him to gain a foothold in the army. If the East Army, Lu Canyuwei and his management over the past few years hurt the army's morale, he might not be able to control the Huaidong Army if Shang Weijun didn't do anything.What's more, the Yong army marched to the north bank of the Huai River, why they came here, no need to ask, once Jiang Zhe died in Guangling, then the Yong army would definitely cross the river to fight, and now is not a good time to fight the Yong army.So after thinking about it again and again, Yang Xiu politely declined Jiang Zhe's request to come to pay homage. ——————————————— But the young envoy said solemnly: "Yang Canjun, although our two countries are hostile, we are respected by loyal ministers and righteous men. Although unfortunately the middle way is separated, each is the master, so that life and death meet each other, but the personal relationship does not harm the public friendship, and I ask the general not to reject the sincerity of the Chu Xianghou. I think the general Quanxia knows, and he will be happy to see the Hou Ye If you come to pay homage in person, death is like a lamp being extinguished, even if you think about it, the general will not hold grudges against his former teacher." Yang Xiu thought over and over again, and finally sighed: "Master Jiang actually has such intentions. If I firmly refuse, it will make people in the world think that I am a soldier of Southern Chu who is narrow-minded. But I might as well say it bluntly. Yang is not sure what the consequences will be, but Yang will definitely try his best to prevent Huaidong soldiers from revenge." The young envoy said solemnly: "I, Dayong, believe that the soldiers of Southern Chu will not vent their anger on my Lord Marquis. If there is an accident, it must have nothing to do with the general. It's just that His Royal Highness, Prince Dayong, is also in the Chuzhou Army. His Highness has Ling, if Lord Hou has any faults, he will have to wash Huaidong with blood before he can explain to His Majesty, please Yang Canjun remember this matter, don't wait until the swordsmen come together, thinking that our army will not teach and punish." A stern look flashed in Yang Xiu's eyes, and he said coldly, "Is the messenger threatening Yang?" The young envoy said calmly: "Even if I don't explain it, the general can't think of why our army is embracing the city of Sizhou? My Da Yong's actions have always been upright, so His Highness the Crown Prince ordered me to declare this matter to the military adults, but it was not intentional." Threats, the dispute between our two countries is a never-ending situation, even if we do not fight today, we will fight in the future, His Royal Highness does not think that embracing the Huai River can threaten the general." Yang Xiuwen's eyes flashed strangely, and said: "What a great prince, I have heard that His Highness the prince of your country has been known as a virtuous and filial son since he was a child, but he did not expect to be so resolute and decisive in his actions. Well, Yang will wait for the Marquis of Chu Township." Come to worship the spirit, but it doesn’t guarantee his safety.” The envoy didn't show any signs of fright and anger, he just saluted and wanted to leave, but Yang Xiu stopped him, fixed his eyes on this ordinary-looking young envoy for a moment, and asked: "Have you asked your envoy for your honor? " The messenger's expression was still cold and indifferent, and said: "I'm Huo Cong." Yang Xiu's eyes turned cold, and he said after a long time: "So it's you, okay, see off the guest." After Huo Cong left the big tent, Wei Ying walked out of the inner tent. Although it was only a few months, Wei Ying's description was much haggard, especially after Lu Can's death. With Xingshuang, Wei Ying, who was originally very good at maintenance, seemed to be a few years older.他目光幽冷地道：“杨参军，你想不想为大将军报仇？” 杨秀知他心意，淡淡道：“大丈夫就是想要报仇，也不能用这种手段。” 韦膺冷笑道：“你以为那人会是真心前来吊祭么，只怕他离去之时，就是尚维钧动手之时，你就不怕尚维钧以此为借口为难你么？” 杨秀从容道：“两军交战，尚且不斩来使，何况是前来吊祭的使者呢？我就是这样禀明朝廷，我朝素重礼法，想来尚相也不能以此为借口，韦兄，你对大将军的心意我是感激的，可是这次却不能任你动手。” 韦膺听出杨秀话外之意，却是怀疑自己想要报私仇，其实他虽然未必没有趁机报复之意，可是却实在是想替陆灿报了江哲陷害之仇，但是望着杨秀淡漠的神情，却是没有再多言，转身黯然离帐，心道，这世上也只有大将军一人敢于相信我，他如今已死，南楚军中也不是我久留之地了。 走出大帐不远，厉鸣匆匆走来，目光中满是不可置信的神色，韦膺见他神色古怪，正欲动问，他已经走到韦膺身边，低声向他说了几句话，韦膺眼中也闪过匪夷所思的神色，厉鸣见状又低声道：“崔庠传来消息，门主已经同意对陆氏下手，传书请首座回去，门主许诺既往不咎。”韦膺目光沉凝下去，良久才道：“等我见过江哲之后，我们便回去。”说罢又冷笑道：“这场猫哭耗子的好戏怎能不看呢？” 翌日，大雍前来吊祭的车马渡过了淮水，一行人皆着素衣，在南楚军士虎视眈眈之下，来到了广陵大营。 我坐在马车上，静静地想着心事，这次随行的除了小顺子和呼延寿之外，虎贲卫是一个不拉的全部跟来了，本来是不想带他们的，这么多高手勇士，不是挑衅么，可惜他们居然说什么若是不能保护我，有违皇上旨意，我也就只好认了。除此之外，随行的还有霍琮和杜凌峰，霍琮昨天自请出使也就罢了，这次还要和我一起来，罢了，这小子要是不怕死就让他跟吧，至于杜凌峰，我实在是觉得他在我面前如坐针毡的模样十分有趣，原本只是一提罢了，并不准备让他跟来的，谁知这小子居然咬着牙跟来了，想想也觉得好笑。不过也不知道小顺子是怎么说服了李骏和裴云的，我原本还担心得让小顺子背着我跑到广陵来呢。 马车停了，小顺子在外面请我下车，我伸了一个懒腰，这一路真是折腾人，路不大好走啊，连年征战，道路损毁，等到拿下淮东之后，应该纠工整顿一下道路。走下马车，觉得外面的阳光有些强烈，忍不住迷了迷眼睛，眼前一片缟素，不论是地上的积雪，还是南楚军士手中的兵刃，都映射着明亮的光芒，令我几乎睁不开眼睛。 霍琮已经站到我身边，扯了我衣袖一下，上前引见道：“先生，这位就是杨参军杨大人。” 我看了杨秀一眼，这人我还记得，便上前施礼道：“杨参军，多年不见，风采却是如昔，不知道还记得江某么？” 杨秀凝视江哲良久，上次见面的时候江哲重伤初愈，神色憔悴，全无光彩，他其实没有看出此人有什么奇异之处，十余年不见，这次见面，杨秀只觉得这人神色恬淡，目光幽深，灰发霜鬓，岁月的流逝让这人变得越发沉凝，只是眉宇间总是带了几分散漫，令杨秀心中疑惑的是，江哲面上丝毫没有悲色，在杨秀想来，这人不论是真是假，理应面带戚容才是。 犹豫了片刻，感受到身后诸将的骚动不满，杨秀冷冷道：“楚乡侯前来吊祭，可知我军上下深恨阁下，阁下恐怕来得去不得！” 听了他包含威胁的话语，呼延寿、杜凌峰和虎贲卫众人都是面露怒色，呼延寿更是上前一步道：“要想伤害侯爷性命，还得看我们答不答应。” 霍琮却是沉默不语，目光中只是多了些忧虑，而小顺子则是面如寒霜，就是怒气填膺的南楚军士也能够感觉到空气中多了几分寒意，尚未吊祭，帐前便凝滞住了。 杨秀目光望向江哲，想看看他如何应付这局面，若能让这位大雍楚乡侯在这里受挫，最可以振奋军心的，只是不杀了他，便不会失了道理。 我烦恼地皱紧了眉头，这些人怎么回事，在这里吵闹什么，耽误我的时间，想来灿儿等我已经很久了，冷冷道：“就是要动手也得等江某拜祭之后。”说罢我也不理会众人，便向祭帐走去。 杨秀一愣，暗中打了一个手势，站在祭帐之前的两行白衣白甲的军士同声高呼道：“楚乡侯进帐拜祭大将军！”便同时拔刀出鞘，两两相交，举在头顶，在帐前摆下了迎客的刀阵。雪亮的单刀映射着日光和雪光，刀柄上系着的素绸随风飘舞，每个军士眼中都露出耀眼的杀机。 我见这些阻道的南楚军士终于让出了通道，满意的一笑，便向祭帐走去，只是怎么眼前总有些雪色素绸在脸上拂来拂去，不耐烦的皱皱眉，懒得伸手去拨开这些素绸，径自向帐内走去，走入雪色的祭帐，一眼便看到盛着陆灿衣冠的灵柩和摆在上面的灵牌，我只觉得浑身的力气似乎消失殆尽，走到灵柩之前，双腿已经有些发软，也不顾及什么礼仪，便抱膝坐在灵柩前面用作跪拜的蒲团上面。 凝望着灵牌许久，我放声吟道： “记得相逢一笑迎，剪烛西窗夜谈兵。 结恩深处胜骨肉，不因孤零欺馆宾。 无奈寒霜摧庭兰，羁旅承恩拘闲云。 人生南北多歧路，君向潇湘我向秦。 " 一诗吟毕，尤觉不足，不假思索，再度吟道： “廿载征尘如一梦，中原北望气如山。 才兼文武无余子，功到雄奇即罪名。 太息反目成仇雠，割袍绝义中道违。 君归黄泉无所恨，洒泪苍天可告谁？ " 吟完两诗，觉得心中畅快许多，眼前仿佛见到陆灿的音容笑貌，又想起秋玉飞和逾轮的传书，他临死之前仍要谢我，我们早已经恩断义绝，纵然明知他若能杀我也不会轻轻放过，我却知他始终不曾忘记昔日旧情，只不过私人情谊抵不过两国仇恨，才有今日的结局。 不过呆了多久，目光瞥见霍琮怀中抱着的古琴，随手一挥，霍琮将琴递过，我盘膝坐下，轻拂琴弦，心中想起少时在江夏渡过的时光，如今想来，那竟是我这一生最快乐的日子，琴音不知不觉间响起，我心中只想着那段平和安乐的日子，想起和陆灿抵足而眠，想起他在校场练习射箭，迫着我也陪他在烈日下面流汗，想起我替他伪造功课交差，想起和他偷溜出去游春，却被陆侯爷捉个正着的尴尬，想着想着，唇边不由露出微笑，琴声也越发活泼灵动。 杨秀立在祭帐之外，神色凝重地望着被阳光映射得几乎透明的白色帐幕之后的单薄身影，摆开刀阵迎宾原本只是想要摧折江哲的勇气，可是这文弱书生竟然眼睛也不眨一下地走入祭帐，其中好几次他头上的钢刀做势下移，他都没有丝毫理会，这一刻，杨秀真的相信了这人胆量包天的传言。 听到那人朗声吟诵的两首悼词，杨秀纵然觉得这人定是虚情假意，却也不由闻之摧心，想到大将军战功赫赫，一片忠诚，却死于内争而非战场，竟连马革裹尸都不能够，不由暗自伤痛。 可是当琴声一起，杨秀面上神色大变，那琴声中竟没有一丝悲意，反而是充满了欢畅，不说杨秀颇通音律，就是那些原本虎视耽耽的将士，初时也觉气恼，可是只听了片刻，杀气便渐渐消退，反而不约而同地忆起少年时候结交的玩伴，想起那铭刻在心，没有利害关系的友情。琴声越来越平和喜乐，可是不知何时，杨秀却觉得脸颊已经润湿，仿佛身陷在不愿醒来的梦境中一般，等到杨秀清醒过来，身边已经泣声一片，明明是欢喜至极的琴音，可是却无人不觉悲从心起，这一刻，杨秀当真相信江哲乃是真心诚意前来拜祭。 当琴声终止，江哲仍然是神色淡漠地从祭帐之内走出，匆匆一拜便扬长而去，这时候，淮东军上下竟然没有人想要留难他，他们已经忘记了这人的身份，只记得他是大将军的少年好友，如此而已。 小顺子和众人护着江哲车马，几乎是毫不停留地渡过了淮水，能够这般容易回来，许多人都想不到，看到雍军大旗的时候，纵然是悍不畏死的虎贲卫士也是忍不住低声欢呼，只有小顺子、呼延寿和霍琮都是忧心忡忡，不时留心江哲的神色。 我望见策马前来迎接的李骏，不知怎么，心中似乎有什么断裂了一般，我伸手拉着小顺子，艰难地问道：“小顺子，陆灿他死了？” 小顺子无视众人望过来的惊异目光，目中露出坚决的神色，狠心地道：“是的，陆灿已经死了。”我这才觉得天昏地暗，这几日以来，陆灿的死讯虽然入了我的耳，却未曾入我的心，直到此刻，我才突然明白过来，陆灿真的死了，死在我的手上，一阵撕心裂肺的疼痛凭空袭来，只觉喉中一甜，一口鲜血已经吐在了小顺子的衣袖之上，素衫鲜血，越发刺眼，抬头望见小顺子忧惧的目光，我只觉得眼前一黑，便向下栽倒，只觉得有人扶住我，在我耳边呼喊，我却什么都不想听，只是任凭泪水滑落，意识也渐渐沉入黑暗。 众人的惊呼声中，李骏已经冲到了江哲身边，只见江哲已经昏迷过去，苍白的面容上一丝血色也无，紧闭的双眼却是泪水直流，那泪水竟是淡淡的红色，李骏惊叫道：“先生怎样了？” 这几日一直脸色沉郁的小顺子却长出了一口气，道：“好了，好了，总算是哭出来了，这下可以放心了，殿下，立刻将公子送回楚州，召军医诊治。”心中却是一阵后怕，想到江哲得闻凶讯之后不正常的冷静，他便担心江哲悲痛过甚，虽然之后江哲似乎头脑清醒得很，可是小顺子却从蛛丝马迹中觉察出异常，为了让江哲将心伤释放出来，才不顾一切纵容江哲去广陵拜祭，终于令江哲清醒过来，纵然为此伤病，却也不妨了。 霍琮愣在那里，看见小顺子欣慰的神色，欢喜和悲伤两种情绪同时袭来，一时不觉涕泪交流，连忙用袍袖胡乱擦拭，跟着众人的脚步匆匆向楚州而去。