Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Crisis

Di Qing was furious, why not Han Qi? Han Qi's reputation spread far and wide, and no matter whether he was an official or a commoner in Bianjing or Saixia, they all respectfully called him Duke Han.But Di Qing, who was born in the army, dared to criticize him and violated orders several times? Han Qi was about to issue a kill order, and he thought he couldn't let it go! But before he finished speaking, Wu Ying stepped forward, knelt down on one knee and said, "Han Gong, Di Qing is a little impulsive, but Zhao Ming's matter, maybe there is something wrong. Please ask Mr. Han...to clarify."

Wang Gui also stepped forward to salute, "Master Han, please ask me to understand." Seeing this, Zhu Guan and Sang Yi recalled the kindness of Di Qing and the love of everyone who supported him side by side. They were all excited, and they stepped forward and said in unison: "Master Han, please ask me clearly. If Zhao Ming is really in trouble, we are willing to take him out." Take it..." The implication is that if Zhao Ming is not wrong, please ask Han Qi to let Zhao Ming go. Half of the generals in the tent stepped forward to intercede for Di Qing, Han Qi's face changed slightly when he saw this.It's not that he's afraid of the generals' rebellion, in his arrogant heart, he doesn't think these people dare to rebel at all.He just remembered from Wu Ying, Wang Gui and others that Di Qing had something to do with Zhao Zhen.

According to rumors, the emperor trusted Di Qing very much, and Di Qing made great contributions to Zhao Zhen's regaining the imperial power when the palace changed.According to news from the court, Di Qing has won several battles these days, and the emperor always asks about Di Qing's results... Although Di Qing's official position is not high, his status in the heart of the emperor is not low! It's nothing for him, Han Qi, to kill Zhao Ming and reprimand Di Qing, but because of his conflict with Di Qing, it may cause the emperor's dissatisfaction, is it worth it? Seeing this, Yin Zhu hurriedly said: "Di Qing, put down the knife first. We have something to discuss."

Di Qing was silent, and could only stare at Han Qi.Han Qi was slightly troubled, his face sank like water... At this moment, one person smiled and said: "Okay, okay. Master Han is just joking, why do you take it seriously, Di Qing? Put down the knife first, and then ask what is the matter, don't you need to draw a sword?" One person stood up from the seat, it was Uncle Cao Guo.Uncle Cao got up and walked towards Di Qing, Chang Kun hurriedly said: "Uncle Guo, be careful." Uncle Cao Guo ignored him, walked straight up to Di Qing, and said with a smile: "Di Qing, do me a favor, put down the knife, and talk about it ?”

While Di Qing hesitated, he saw Uncle Cao Guo wink at him suddenly.Di Qing didn't understand what he meant, but he always felt that Uncle Cao Guo didn't mean anything malicious.Finally put the knife back into the sheath, turned around and said: "Zhao Ming, Uncle Youguo is in charge of you, if you have any grievances, you can tell them." Zhao Ming clenched his teeth, but suddenly shook his head and said, "Di Dujian, I... have nothing to say." Everyone was in an uproar, seeing that Di Qing had worked so hard to save Zhao Ming's life, but Zhao Ming had nothing to say?Wu Ying couldn't wait to come forward and beat Zhao Ming.

Seeing that Zhao Ming's eyes were full of despair, Di Qing suddenly shouted: "Where is Han Xiao?" Someone outside the camp shouted: "The humble job is here." Di Qing suddenly remembered that Han Xiao also entered Gaopingzhai together, Zhao Ming was captured, what about Han Xiao?Why are you safe and sound at this moment? "Uncle Guo, my subordinate Han Xiao should know what happened just now..." Before Di Qing could finish speaking, Uncle Cao Guo said: "Then bring him in and ask." Uncle Cao Guo acted like he had nothing to do with himself, but no one objected to what he said, not even Han Qi.

Although there are ancestral family laws, "eunuchs do not hold power, and relatives do not interfere in politics." But people who know the tricks generally do not offend relatives.Back then, even Lu Yijian, the number one person in the two mansions, was exiled from the capital because he offended Queen Guo.Of course Han Qi knew when to say something. When Han Xiao came in, he was still smiling. Seeing this, everyone felt contempt in their hearts, thinking that both Han Xiao and Zhao Ming were under Di Qing's subordinates, Zhao Ming was beaten so badly, but Han Xiao was safe and sound.Does this mean that Han Xiao is not loyal enough?

Di Qing looked Han Xiao up and down, and asked slowly: "Of course you can see everything outside the tent just now." Han Xiao smiled and said, "The humble job can see clearly." Di Qing said word by word: "Zhao Ming was arrested, are you just watching the fun?" Han Xiao said with a smile: "That's right, I'm just watching the fun." Ren Fu, Chang Kun and the others cheered up, while Wu Ying and the others looked gloomy, thinking, if Di Qing's subordinates are watching the fun, then Zhao Ming is gone People can be saved. Di Qing was not angry, and asked again, "Why do you want to watch the fun?"

Han Xiao said: "Two fists are hard to beat, a good man can't stand up to a crowd. A lowly position is not a hero, let alone a crowd. If you fight with the brothers in the military camp, you are afraid that you will be arrested and become Zhao Ming's accomplice. In fact, you will become his accomplice. It doesn't matter to the party, but if you can't speak out about Zhao Ming in an upright manner, wouldn't it be a disappointment to Lord Di?" After careful consideration, everyone couldn't help but look at Han Xiao differently. There was emotion in Di Qing's eyes, Han Xiao really lived up to his hopes!

"Then now... can you tell me what happened just now?" Di Qing said slowly. Han Xiao nodded and said, "Actually, what happened just now is very simple. Zhao Ming just met an acquaintance. Is there a man named Fu Yi in Gaoping Village?" He asked casually, but no one answered. After a while, Geng Fu said, "Fu Yi should be the commander of Gaoping Village." Han Xiao asked: "This must be Geng Fu Geng joining the army?" Geng Fu was startled, not understanding why Han Xiao knew him, nodded and said, "I am Geng Fu. So what?" Geng Fu is currently joining the army for his subordinate camp, and this time he followed Ren Fu here to report the situation of the war preparations .

Han laughed and said: "The villain heard that Geng's grandfather joined the army for Sihu in Shuzhou. When the bandits entered the city to make trouble, they used officials to lure them and threatened Zu to surrender. Zu would rather die than submit. His limbs were severed by the bandits, and he still yelled and died unyielding." , really chivalrous! Master Geng is the grandson of heroes, and the villain is also admired." Everyone was surprised when Han Xiao suddenly mentioned Geng Fu's grandfather.But hearing Han Xiao's sonorous words and talking about Geng Fu's family background, he couldn't help but look at Geng Fu differently. Geng Fu's face was full of guilt, and he said after a long while: "Master Han did something wrong just now, I didn't stop it in time, and I have taken on the name of my ancestors." Everyone was moved with emotion, and they all admired Geng Fu's self-blame. Who is cowardly?Han Qi was furious just now, as long as he wants to keep his official position, even if he doesn't follow suit, he should at least keep silent.Geng Fu remained silent, no one could blame him, but at this time he would rather offend Han Qi and express his opinion, just to live up to the chivalry of his ancestors, this kind of courage is already embarrassing. Han Qi remained silent, but his face was ashen.He roamed the court, screamed proudly at the border, and only thought about quelling the war in the Northwest, making inexorable feats, and returning to Beijing. He didn't even pay attention to Fan Zhongyan's suggestion. When did he expect to be accused of this? Although Han Xiao was still laughing, there was also a sense of admiration in his eyes, and he said, "Master Geng really has no regrets in his actions. But not everyone is like Mr. Geng, such as Fu Yi." Geng Fu couldn't help but asked, "How's Fu Yi?" Han laughed and said, "This Zhao Ming was originally a Tibetan. As far as I know, when he returned home after breaking his leg in an accident, his wife ran away with someone else." Zhao Ming trembled like a fallen leaf in the wind, clenched his teeth, and his eyes were full of sadness. Geng Fu asked after a while, "Could it be that the riot in the camp just now has something to do with Zhao Ming's previous affairs?" Han Xiao nodded and said: "Master Geng made a clear decision. Zhao Ming's woman ran away with Fu Yi. Later, someone was afraid of Zhao Ming's revenge, and deliberately arranged for Zhao Ming to go to jail. The knife on Zhao Ming's face is He was chopped off because of that incident. His one eye was dug out by himself." Everyone was terrified, Geng Fu lost his voice and said: "Why?" Although Han Xiao only mentioned someone, everyone already suspected Fu Yi.Seeing Zhao Ming in such a miserable state, I feel sad. Han laughed and said, "Zhao Ming hates himself for being so blind that he made friends. In this life, one must never make friends, otherwise you will harm others and yourself." Di Qing said word by word: "A friend is a friend. It can only be said that some people are not worthy of the word friend at all!" The corners of Zhao Ming's mouth twitched, watching Di Qing still holding his hand, tears welled up in his eyes.This time, he knew... that he would never make friends again. Han Xiao glanced at Di Qing, and said: "Master Fan found out about this matter, and he knew that Zhao Ming was wronged, so he released Zhao Ming. However, it has been too long and it is difficult to verify, so the mastermind behind the scenes has been suspended. Come down. Just now Zhao Ming came with Master Di Qing, and happened to meet Fu Yi again, and the result...Although Zhao Ming is honest, Fu Yi took the initiative to provoke and wantonly insult Zhao Ming. Zhao Ming couldn't bear it, so he shot , but was bitten by Fu Yi, who incited the people in the army to do it. Master Ren rushed over, and the rest of the matter, I don't think the villain should talk about it." Yin Zhu couldn't help but said: "This kind of grievance, why didn't he say it just now?" Han Xiao's smile was full of sarcasm, "This is not an honorable matter, if it is spread by a villain, of course it will not be said. If this matter is spread to Mr. Yin, I wonder if you will say it? " Yin Zhu was slightly annoyed, but he knew that Han Xiao was talking about human nature. Uncle Cao sighed sadly, "I don't think there are such treacherous people in the world. It seems that Zhao Ming is not to blame for this matter." Uncle Guo spoke, but Han Qi remained silent.Di Qing made a deep salute and said: "Uncle Xie Guo made a clear decision. The lower official is responsible for delivering the letter. Now the responsibility has been exhausted and the grievance is clear. The lower official has nothing to say. If there is no objection, the lower official will resign." After he finished speaking, he took Zhao Ming's hand and walked out of the military tent side by side with Han Xiao. No one stopped, no one stayed, and no one had reason to stay. Everyone looked at the limping figure, feeling very unhappy.After Han Qi watched the three figures go out, his face was still blue and cold, and no one knew what he was thinking. Yin Zhu suddenly said angrily: "Send Fu Yi for questioning." Chang Kun rushed out of the tent, but came back after a while, shouting, "Fu Yi has escaped." Everyone was stunned, and Geng Fu sighed: "If he hadn't been guilty of being a thief, how could he have escaped?" Han Qi sat down slowly, and finally an apology flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared in a flash. He raised his glass and said, "Drink." The wine was already cold, as cold as snow, everyone looked at the table of wine, no longer in the mood to enjoy singing and dancing... Di Qing walked out of Gaopingzhai, silent all the way. After passing the foot of the mountain, he finally reined in his horse.Zhao Ming kept looking at the sad back, got off his horse and knelt down when he saw it, and said in a trembling voice: "General Di, I have dragged you down, please blame me!" Di Qing got off the horse and helped Zhao Ming up, and said apologetically, "If I didn't bring you out, why did this happen? Speaking of which, I'm sorry for you." Zhao Ming couldn't say it, Di Qing turned to look at Han and said with a smile: "Actually, we should thank you more. If we don't have you today, we still don't know how it will end." Han Xiao was still smiling, but there was indescribable respect in his smile, "General Di, but without you today, there would be no ending at all. I was just waiting for an opportunity, but the opportunity was made by General Di." Di Qing sighed softly, and said in his heart, "I couldn't bear to be impulsive. I offended Han Qi and didn't convey Master Fan's intentions. However, Master Fan's letter has been sent to Han Qi. I only hope that Han Qi can put the overall situation first and take a closer look." Master Fan's letter." But when he thought of Han Qi's haughty expression, Di Qing was a little worried. When he was annoyed, Di Qing suddenly thought of something, and greeted him: "Han Xiao, go and investigate something immediately." He whispered a few words in Han Xiao's ear, Han Xiao was a little surprised when he heard it, but he still galloped away . Di Qing said to Zhao Ming: "Let's first..." Before he finished speaking, there was the sound of horseshoes in the direction of Gaoping Village.I saw a few riders rushing forward, and the leader was Uncle Cao Guo. Di Qing was very surprised, and reined in his horse. When Uncle Cao came over, he clasped his fists and said, "Does Uncle Guo want to go out? Why don't you bring a few more escorts?" He already saw that the guards around Uncle Cao were all The guard in front of the palace. Uncle Cao Guo said with a smile: "I'm not going out, I came to chase you on purpose." Di Qing was puzzled and said, "Why does Uncle Guo want me?" Uncle Cao Guo waved his hand, and the guards scattered into the distance. Obviously, Uncle Cao Guo didn't want the guards to hear what Uncle Cao said.When Zhao Ming saw it, he knew it and stepped aside, staring blankly at the distant sky. Uncle Cao Guo glanced at Zhao Ming, and suddenly said, "Di Qing, I've heard of your name a long time ago. When I saw you today, you really deserve your name." Di Qing didn't understand Cao Guojiu's reason for coming, so he responded, "Uncle Guo...loved me. I'm..." Uncle Cao Guo cut off: "First guess how old I am?" Di Qing looked at his old face and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, and said after a while, "Uncle Guo, you should be under forty, right?" , have some wrinkles.Saying it was less than forty was just being polite.He thinks this person should be Empress Cao's elder brother, because Empress Cao is not very old. Uncle Cao laughed, but the smile was full of desolation, and the laughter stopped, and then Uncle Cao said sadly: "I was the queen's younger brother. Now...not as weak as the crown." Di Qing was taken aback, and said in disbelief: "Uncle Guo...how...how is this possible?" There was sadness in Cao Guojiu's eyes, and he sighed: "When I was young, I suffered from a terminal illness. Compared with ordinary people, the speed of aging is three times faster. Therefore, I am not as weak as the crown, and I seem to have grown old. Nearly sixty." Di Qing was frightened, thinking that it was extremely sad for a beautiful woman to be late, but after all, a beautiful woman had her time of glory, and Uncle Cao Guo didn't even have a chance of glory.Seeing Uncle Cao Guo's white hair on the sideburns, Di Qing was filled with sympathy. Cao Guojiu said again: "Di Qing, my name is Cao Yu. If you think highly of me, just call me brother. I'm already old enough, so don't call me Uncle Guo anymore. I feel uncomfortable listening to it. " Di Qing didn't expect this Uncle Guo to be so talkative. Seeing Uncle Cao Guo's expression was sincere, he smiled and said, "Then I'll ask you to call you Brother Cao." Uncle Cao Guo wiped away his sorrow, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay. Brother Di..." He shouted, tears streaming down his face.Wiping away tears in an instant, he said with a smile: "Look at me, I'm crying, I still look like a child." Di Qing sighed inwardly, "Aren't you just a child? However, although Cao Yi still has a childish spirit, he suffered from this strange disease. , much more sophisticated than many people.” Cao Yi stared at Di Qing and said: "My sister knows that I have this strange disease, so she no longer restrains me, and lets me travel around the mountains and rivers." Di Qing thought, "Of course Empress Cao knows that my younger brother's time is short, so he let him indulge. However, from what I saw in the barracks just now, this person is not cynical because of misfortune, but helps people out of difficulties. It is really rare." Cao Yu went on to say: "I already know that time is running out, but I am not willing to die in silence like this, so instead of going to Jiangnan, I came to Saixia instead. In fact, I came to the border to meet you, brother Di. I don't want to wait for me to go Looking for you, you came here." Di Qing asked in surprise, "Are you looking for me... for something?" Cao Yu hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes." Di Qing immediately said: "What's the matter, please tell me." Just now Cao Yi helped Di Qing out of the siege, Di Qing was very grateful in his heart, and thought to himself that if he could help, of course he would help. Cao Yi stared at Di Qing's eyes, and said straight to the point: "Brother Di, is the five dragons on you?" Di Qing's face changed slightly, he didn't know why Cao Yi knew about it, he was silent for a long time before saying: "Yes." Cao Yu breathed a sigh of relief and asked: "Then... can you show me the five dragons?" There was an indescribable eagerness in his eyes. Di Qing hesitated slightly, and finally took out the five dragons from his bosom and handed them over.Over the years, Di Qing has kept Wulong close to him, but he still can't solve the secret of Wulong. Cao Yu took Wulong gratefully, thinking in his heart, everyone said that Di Qing was a chivalrous man, seeing him stand out for his subordinates today, he really is a hot-blooded man.Even if he pushes that there are no five dragons, I can't do anything about it.But not only did he admit the matter of Wulong, but he also showed me that this kind of mind for people is really rare. Cao Yu took the five dragons, found a stone and sat down, looked at it over and over, frowning. Di Qing looked at Cao Yu, but hoped that he could find out the mystery of the five dragons.But until the sun went down, Cao Yu still didn't say a word. At this time, Han Xiao had rushed back and whispered something in Di Qing's ear.Di Qing sneered slightly, and murmured: "Okay. You go and keep an eye on it, and if there is anything, please notify me immediately." Han Xiao left again, Cao Yi finally came back to his senses, handed back the five dragons, and said with a sigh: "Brother Di, of course you have heard the legend of Shambhala?" Seeing Di Qing nod, Cao Yi asked again, " But do you know the origin of the five dragons?" Di Qing hesitated for a moment, then said: "I heard that the five dragons belonged to the former emperor..." With a slight movement in his heart, he already guessed something, "Brother Cao, do you also want to find Shambhala?" Cao Yu was terminally ill, and even Ouchi couldn't cure it, so it was reasonable for Cao Yu to come to Shambhala. Cao Yu was slightly surprised, and then said frankly: "Yes, I am looking for Shambhala. I know you are also looking for Shambhala, so I came to you!" Di Qing frowned and said nothing, thinking how did Cao Yi know that he was looking for Shambhala? Cao Yu seemed to see Di Qing's doubts, and smiled and said: "Brother Di, you may not know that the palace and Bianjing are full of legends about you. My sister has heard about you, asked the Holy One, and asked again Eighth Prince, I just found out..." His face showed sympathy, and he said in a low voice, "My sister is also very... sorry about your matter, we all hope you can find Shambhala." Di Qing saw Cao Yu's eyes full of sincerity, and his throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he said after a while: "Thank you." He had been traveling for many years, and when he looked back suddenly, he realized that there were too many people silently supporting him. He has no regrets! Cao Yu giggled, his expression somewhat funny, "Of course, I hope you can find Shambhala the most. I will also go to find Shambhala, and if I find it, I will definitely notify you. Brother Di, you If you find Shambhala, you will definitely tell me, right?" His expression was full of pleading, when Di Qing saw him, he felt sympathy in his heart, and said slowly: "You are a good person, and you should be rewarded! If I If I can find Shambhala, I will definitely try my best to tell you." Because of Zhao Ming's narration of the past, Di Qing felt that Shambhala was not only mysterious, but might even be extremely dangerous, so he said this.Cao Yu didn't understand Di Qing's subtext, and cheered up: "Okay, it's a deal!" He stretched out his hand, smiled and said: "You and I clap our hands to make an alliance." Di Qing saw that Cao Yu was still a child despite the vicissitudes of life, and thought in his heart, "Cao Yu is young after all, and he doesn't know many oaths, as long as he has a heart, there is no need for any form at all! What is the agreement between me and Yushang?" What kind of high fives have you ever had? But in this life, how can I forget?" But he still tapped his palms lightly with Cao Yu to appease Cao Yu's heart. Cao Yi withdrew his hand, his face beaming with joy, as if he had found Shambhala.He rolled his eyes and said, "Since Brother Di and I are on the same road, you and I should exchange news from now on. Actually, Brother Di just said something wrong." Di Qing was a little surprised, "Where did I say something wrong?" Cao Yi looked up at the sky and said leisurely: "The five dragons are not the property of the late emperor. As far as I know, the five dragons were originally owned by a child." Di Qing was surprised: "Which child has five dragons?" Cao Yu thought about it and said: "The child's surname is Gu, and like you, he is also a farm boy and a Lingshi person. When the first emperor believed in the faith and returned from Wutai Mountain to meet the gods, he took a break when passing Lingshi and had a strange dream at night. When he got up early in the morning, he shouted, saying that today is the day when the five dragons were bestowed by God. He immediately ordered his officials to search for the whereabouts of the five dragons." Di Qing frowned and said, "How did you know about this?" Cao Yu said with a smile: "My father was by the late emperor's side at that time, my father Cao Qi." It was only then that Di Qing remembered that Cao Yu was originally the grandson of Cao Bin, the founding general of the Song Dynasty, and Cao Yu's uncle had a well-known general in the Song Dynasty, originally called Cao Wei. Cao Wei is the one who has been in charge of the frontier for decades and has suppressed Yuan Hao's father Li Deming for the rest of his life! No wonder Han Qi didn't dare to neglect Cao Yi even though he was arrogant.This Cao Yi not only relied on his sister being the queen, but also because he came from a family of generals with a prominent background. Cao Yu continued: "At that time, the ministers suspected that the late emperor was a fraud... But since the late emperor gave orders, everyone could only go to find it. As a result, a soldier reported that there was really a vision last night, and a fireball fell from the sky." Di Qing's expression was slightly strange, as if he had thought of something.Cao Yi didn't pay attention, and continued: "The officials followed the direction where the fireball appeared. When they arrived in front of the Gu family, they heard crying. Some soldiers went to ask, only to find out that the fire ball passed by yesterday, and the children of the Gu family were Playing on a tree, fell down from the tree due to fright, was stabbed in the head by an iron rake, and fell into a coma. Beside the child, there is a black ball, which is the five dragons you are holding now. If the government asks for it, the banker Naturally, the peasants did not dare to fight back, so they handed over Wulong. However, the officials were not ruthless. They handed over the child to Wang Weiyi, a well-known doctor in Beijing, for treatment, and saved the child. But later, the child disappeared... " Di Qing frowned, and suddenly remembered that when he woke up after being seriously injured in the Battle of Feilong'ao, he had heard Guo Zun and Wang Weiyi say that a child in Lingshi was stabbed in the head by an iron rake, which was similar to his situation.Could it be that the child is the one Cao Yu mentioned? Somewhere...the five dragons seem to connect some people together, inseparable. But where is that child now? Seeing that Di Qing was silent, Cao Yu continued: "After the first emperor got the five dragons, he became even more obsessed with the divine way. Later, he held the five dragons all day long and refused to let go, saying that he wanted to study the mystery of them. My father...in a very accidental When I heard the first emperor say...the five dragons..." Cao Yu took a breath before saying: "The five dragons are originally from Shambhala!" Di Qing already knew about this matter and was not surprised.Cao Yu then said: "Guo Zun...Master Guo, he used to be responsible for guarding the five dragons!" Lightning struck and flashed in Di Qing's mind. At that moment, he thought of too many things.After a long time, he said: "What do you want to say?" Cao Yu's eyes concealed Jifeng, "It is said that some people who own the five dragons will have a kind of magical power." There was a bitter smile on the corner of Di Qing's mouth, and he was just thinking in his heart, "Could it be that...Brother Guo was also influenced by Wulong?" He had never had such a thought, but once he thought about it, it was hard to stop. Guo Zun is very brave and superb in martial arts. Feilongao fought against the four heavenly kings, and Yongdingling killed Yeyue Feitian, the number one master of Tianyacha.In the battle of Sanchuankou, the Wulongchuan was crossed, beheading thousands of enemies, killing the dragon wild king, and the power shocked Xixia... Guo Zun didn't seem to be struggling to do this. In the past, Di Qing never thought about it, and only thought it was natural. But now... Di Qing already understood what Cao Yi was implying.But by the time he understood...it was too late. Cao Yi paid attention to Di Qing's expression, and said cautiously: "However, there are not many people who know this legend. The late emperor had murmured it, so my father knew about it. According to my guess, the late emperor held the five dragons all day long, just to get The magical power of the five dragons. But unfortunately, he should not have the ability of the five dragons. Not everyone can get the power of the five dragons!" Di Qing was bitter in his heart, thinking to himself why Wulong's ability appeared and disappeared from time to time, why he began to have a kind of divine power to assist him after Yu Chang's misfortune, who could know the reasons? Suddenly something strange appeared in Cao Yu's eyes, and he said in a low voice: "Brother Di, but Wulong has something even weirder, I'm afraid you don't know it yet." Di Qing's heart trembled, and he said in a deep voice, "What's so weird?" Cao Yi said in a single word: "The strangeness of the five dragons lies in its prophecy. Back then, because of the five dragons, the first emperor paid less attention to the Empress Dowager Liu. Later, I guess...it was also because of the five dragons that the first emperor could have the emperor." Di Qing couldn't help thinking of what Li Shunrong and the Eighth Prince said back then, and knew that what Cao Yi said was true. Seeing Di Qing's frown tightened, Cao Yi thought he didn't believe it, and sighed: "Actually, these things are unbelievable. Even people in the palace who know the truth dare not tell them. After all these years, there are even fewer people who know the truth." Not much. Empress Dowager Liu has gone, logically speaking, I shouldn't be talking about Empress Dowager Liu here..." Di Qing said shyly: "It's okay for you to say it. What you said today, I won't mention it to others." Cao Yu smiled wryly and said, "The Empress Dowager Liu was indifferent and indignant by the late emperor because of the Wulong incident. Later, the Empress Dowager specially asked the hermit Shao Yong to see Wulong, and Shao Yong made a sixteen-character prophecy." "But 'Maitreya is born, the new Buddha crosses the catastrophe. The five dragons reappear, and the tears don't stop' are sixteen words?" Di Qing asked.He also heard about this matter from Guo Zun. Cao Yu nodded and said, "That's right, Brother Di knew about it a long time ago. But Brother Di didn't know that Shao Yong said something else later?" Di Qing was shocked: "What else did he say?" Cao Yu's eyes showed uneasiness, and he said slowly: "The Empress Dowager felt that what Shao Yong said was too general, so she asked Shao Yong to explain in detail. Shao Yong later said that the five dragons are an ominous thing, and those who own them must suffer for life! Moreover, the five dragons It can only bring misfortune to the possessor." Di Qing took two steps back, his face became as pale as snow, and he remembered Guo Zun once said to him, "Di Qing, all I know is that these five dragons are an ominous thing. You... just throw it away, okay?" Di Qing still remembered the indescribable sadness in Guo Zun's eyes when he persuaded him to get rid of Wulong.When Di Qing refused to give up Wulong, Guo Zun was even furious. Guo Zun also said at the beginning, "If you don't have it...maybe..." Guo Zun didn't go on talking at the beginning, and Di Qing didn't ask any more. Now that I think about it, it's very clear. If Di Qing didn't have Wulong, maybe there would be no disaster at all. Is owning five dragons a blessing or a curse?It turned out that Guo Zun also knew the meaning of Shao Yong's prophecy. He was afraid that the prophecy would be right, so he persuaded Di Qing to give up Wulong? Di Qing was in a state of confusion, recalling the past, and suddenly thought that without Wulong, he would still be Zhao Zhen's bodyguard, would still be noticed by Zhao Yunsheng, would Yu Chang still be unlucky? Thinking of this, Di Qing felt a pain like a needle prick in his chest, as if being hit by a heavy hammer, his steps staggered, and his eyes turned black. A sense of sadness hit the top of his head, and it seemed like another dragon surged in his mind.But the giant dragon was hideous, and said with a smile: "It's you...you, Di Qing, killed Yang Yushang!" Di Qing snarled, stretched out his hand and drew his saber, and chopped it off. The horizontal knife is popular, screaming fiercely.Everyone was shocked, never thought that there was such a sharp knife in this world.Cao Yi didn't even have the thought of avoiding it, and his whole body was frozen. That knife did not cut towards Cao Yi, but cut in the air.Di Qing slashed out with a knife, and his whole body was already dripping with sweat.But the giant dragon also disappeared. Cao Yu broke out in a cold sweat. Seeing that the guards behind him were about to step forward, he waved his hand to stop them.Seeing that Di Qing didn't shed tears, but was a hundred times more sad than tears, he couldn't help comforting him, "Brother Di... the prophecy may not be accurate. Besides, the matter of Yang Yushang... has nothing to do with you." When Di Qing heard the word "Yang Yushang", his whole body shook, and the corners of his eyes kept twitching, but he had returned to normal. That knife was infused with too much sadness. He murmured: "The five dragons reappeared, and the tears kept dripping... So that's what it means. Ha... I'm so stupid, I didn't understand the meaning of these two sentences until now." Although he was laughing, it was more uncomfortable than crying . Seeing Di Qing's painful expression, Cao Yu said cautiously: "This Wulong...I don't want to persuade Brother Di to give up, but you have to be careful when you hold it..." Di Qing murmured: "Could it be that there are more sad things than now?" He stood up with difficulty, straightened his back and said: "Brother Cao, thank you for telling me these things." Cao Yu smiled wryly and said: "I know, it's just some past events, but it's useless to find Shambhala." Di Qing glanced at Zhao Ming again, and after a long time he breathed a sigh of relief, and said to Cao Yu, "I want to ask you to do me a favor." Cao Yu immediately said: "You tell me. As long as I can do it, I will try my best to do it." Di Qing said slowly: "This matter is hard to say, but easy to say. It's best for you to do it..." The night is deep, the sky is full of stars, like the eyes of a lover, the spring breeze is blowing, with a warm breath, like the comfort of a lover... There is a Gaojiaji in the east of Gaopingzhai.There are hundreds of households, so late at night, they have already closed their doors. These people in the frontier have a sharper feeling than the officials in Bianjing, and they already smell the breath of war.There is constant turmoil here, and the flames of war are unstoppable, but this is their home, and they are reluctant to leave. The Gao family was as deserted as a tomb, only one of the courtyards was still lit, and there were people from the troupe gathered inside.The people here come from Gaopingzhai and live here temporarily. Although Han Qi could let the singers of the opera troupe sing and dance in Gaoping Village, but at night, he didn't let these people stay in Gaoping Village.Perhaps the incident at Jin Mingzhai back then also touched him a lot. Even if Han Qi is crazy, even if he is arrogant, he still has his own measure.When Jinming Village was destroyed, it was because of internal thieves. Han Qi must guard against it. There was a commotion in the courtyard for a while, and then it gradually fell silent.In the dead of night, a person quietly left the room, looked around, saw that no one was paying attention, pushed open the small door, and quietly left the courtyard. The man's soap-colored clothes blended into the night.After going out, he tied a black scarf on his face and went straight to the east of Gaojiaji.There is a cemetery in the east of Gaojiaji, where most of the dead are buried. The graves in the cemetery overlap, and fireflies flow in the dark night, like the eyes of a lonely soul. Normal people would not come to this kind of place, so late at night.The man in the soap-colored clothes came, but he was familiar with the road. In the graves, tombstones are scarce, and many people are buried without names.A black shadow stood in front of the grave like a tombstone. Hearing the sound of footsteps, he looked back and asked, "How is Gaopingzhai now?" The black shadow was tall and thin, with eager and greedy eyes. The man in soapy clothes said coldly: "Why do you want to run away?" The two of them knew each other before, although the person in the soap-colored clothes had a cold tone, but he had a soft accent, and he was actually a woman.Such a woman came to the cemetery, how could she be calm and composed? What is the background of this woman? The tall and thin man whispered: "How can I not escape? If they find out that I am the one who did the trick, I will die." The man in soap sneered and said, "Han Qi is arrogant, and has already had a deep conflict with Di Qing. If you don't run away, as long as you are willing to argue, Di Qing can't do anything to you. Di Qing knew this a long time ago, so he didn't pursue it at all. It's a horse's foot." The tall and thin man was slightly stagnant, and forced a smile: "Isn't there still you in Gaoping Village? Today, with a glass of wine, you turned Di Qing and Han Qi against each other. I made Zhao Ming angry and successfully separated Di Qing and Han Qi. I have a little credit. You promised me endless benefits, when will it be fulfilled?" The man in soap clothes snorted coldly, and said after a long time: "Don't worry, it's for your own benefit. Come here..." The man in soap clothes stretched out his hand, revealing a jade arm. The tall and thin man was stunned, seeing his white wrists like snow and fingers like spring onions, his Adam's apple couldn't help but move.It's just that part of the arm, which made it difficult for the tall and thin man to move his eyes. The man in Zaoyi giggled and said, "Idiot, the benefit is here, don't you want it?" Her voice was originally cold, but with such a smile, it was already indescribably charming. The tall and thin man swallowed his saliva, finally stepped forward and hugged the soap-clothed man.He was already distracted, and he never dreamed that there would be such benefits.But he only cared about his hands, but he didn't notice that the soap-clothed man's slender hands brushed over the bun, removed the golden hairpin from his hair, and stabbed it through his vest. The tall and thin man's back was in severe pain, while shouting angrily, he had already pushed away the man in soap, and said in a low voice: "You..." His face was already livid as soon as he finished speaking.The golden hairpin is extremely sharp, and it has penetrated into the flesh through clothes.Although the golden hairpin is short, the tip of the hairpin is poisonous.The poison broke out extremely quickly, the tall and thin man suddenly choked his throat, hissed: "You..." He wanted to step forward, but fell to the ground, his limbs twitched for a while, and then he didn't move anymore. The man in soap looked into the dead-eyed eyes of the tall and thin man, and said calmly: "The benefits you have now, don't you just enjoy them inexhaustibly?" Only the dead can enjoy inexhaustible benefits! The man in soap clothes killed someone as easily as eating. She turned to leave, but suddenly her whole body tensed up.Because behind her, at some point, there was already a person standing. The man had eyes as bright as Yafeng, and a handsome and vicissitudes of face.There are frost flowers on his temples, but he is as cold and sharp as a sword with frost. That person is Di Qing!Di Qing has murderous intent in his eyes! Finally, panic appeared in the eyes of the soap-clothed man. The tall and thin man didn't expect to die, and she didn't expect that Di Qing hadn't gone back yet, and was waiting for her at the cemetery. Di Qing looked coldly at the man in soap and said, "Don't even think about running away. If you can escape, I admire you." Dare to act rashly. Di Qing stared at the soap-clothed man for a long time, then said: "Bai Mudan, what you said during the banquet is indeed very problematic." The body of the soap-clothed man trembled slightly, he smiled lightly, reached out and took off the gauze scarf, revealing a delicate and charming face. That person is the Bai Mudan who toasted Di Qing in Gaoping Village! Bai Mudan stared at Di Qing and said, "When did you start to doubt me?" Di Qing said slowly: "I've always been very strange. I think divas are always tactful. Even if they despise me, they usually don't want to offend people easily. You deliberately provoked me, but afterwards you are as calm as watching a show. You are very abnormal." Bai Mudan laughed, "Di Qing is really smart, much smarter than Master Han Qi Han." Di Qing asked, "Why did you provoke me?" Bai Mudan said: "Guess?" She rolled her eyes, pretending to be innocent.She didn't know why Di Qing could follow, but she knew that Di Qing and Di Qing couldn't be faster than anyone else.What makes her better than Di Qing is not in martial arts. 狄青道：“因为你是元昊八部中，乾达婆部的人。” 白牡丹怔住，她没想到狄青一下就能猜出她的出处。 狄青盯着白牡丹的眼睛，又道：“有时两军交战，不一定用男人才能刺探消息，女人也一样。乾达婆部的人，均是能歌善舞。你们知道韩琦喜好歌舞，因此投其所好。韩琦就算不在你们面前说军机，你们也可从他身边调动的人手中，看出些端倪。更何况……韩琦根本不把你们看在眼里。你知道我要和韩琦议论军情，因此特意抓住机会激怒我，你知道，韩琦肯定不会听我的解释。” 白牡丹娇笑道：“狄青，我早听说过你的大名，可闻名不如见面。” 狄青又问，“你方才杀的人是谁？” 白牡丹笑容已有些勉强，还不肯认输道：“你猜？” 狄青缓声道：“方才听你们言语，那人当然就是富义，也就是陷害赵明的人。他已被你们收买，有机会，当然要挑拨宋军的关系。你们已用不着他了，索性杀了了事，以防泄漏你们的秘密。” 白牡丹强笑道：“你什么都知道，方才为何不出手拦我？” 狄青道：“富义死了，有你也一样。” 白牡丹掩嘴笑道：“你和我说了这么多，无非想要擒住我，然后送到韩琦的帐下。但你这么聪明的人，觉得韩琦会信你呢，还是信我？” 狄青目光中有分悲哀，立即道：“他会信你。” 白牡丹咯咯笑了起来，似重新掌握了主动，“他既然不信你，那你今晚所做的一切，不是徒劳无功了吗？”她若有意若无意的扭着细腰，红唇半开半合，媚眼如丝的望着狄青道：“你我各为其主罢了，我虽算计了你，但你当然知道，活着的我，更加有用，对不对？” 狄青冷冷道：“你并没有自己想的那么聪明。” 白牡丹的娇笑已有些僵硬，还能问道：“你说什么？” 狄青淡淡道：“我来这里，是要告诉你几件事。第一件就是，我早已答应过一个人，从今往后，没有人再能轻贱我狄青！你敢轻视我，你就一定要付出代价！” “那第二件呢？”白牡丹的笑已比哭还难看，眼中更露出慌张之意。 “我来这里，不是要抓你，而是要杀你！”狄青讥诮道。 白牡丹又是咯咯笑了起来，但笑声中有着惶恐之意，她嘶声道：“你说谎！你若想杀我，何必说那么多废话？” 狄青嘲讽道：“这就是我想告诉你的第三件事。我的那些话，本来就不是说给你听的。”他扭头望向一旁道：“曹国舅，尹大人，你们都听清楚了？” 曹佾站了出来，身边竟还跟随着尹洙，二人均是脸色慎重，点头道：“听得再清楚不过。”尹洙更是暗自心惊，暗想白牡丹在高平寨多日，韩琦素来宠她，这军情可没少泄漏给白牡丹。回去后，他一定要向韩琦点明此事。 白牡丹的脸色已和牡丹一样的白，她从未料到，狄青想得更多。狄青吃了一次亏，立即就想到了补救的办法。 由曹国舅、尹洙说明真相，岂不比抓她白牡丹回去更有利？ 狄青望也不望白牡丹，对曹、尹二人深施一礼道：“国舅、尹大人，狄青已把一切说明，剩下的事情，就要仰仗两位大人了。” 曹国舅叹口气道：“你放心好了，我定会和韩琦说明原委。”原来狄青白日时，已请曹佾带出尹洙做个旁听。 狄青终于没辜负范仲淹的嘱托，他还是以大局为重，揭开这个圈套，希望韩琦能够暂放个人恩怨。 尹洙、曹国舅才离开。白牡丹已嘶声道：“狄青，你若是英雄，就不应该杀我。你是天下闻名的英雄，我不过是个弱女子。” 狄青没有半分怜悯之意，冷笑道：“任何人做事，都要为自己的行为负责。你我各为其主，路是你选的，你就要承担后果！” 他转身离去，没入黑暗中。白牡丹一怔，就见到坟场周围已出现了四人，手中长剑在春夜中，带着秋的萧瑟…… 狄青已上马，和赵明并辔向大顺城的方向驰去。事情虽告一段落，但狄青明白，鏖战不过刚刚开始。 戈兵随后赶到，向狄青做个手势，然后没入了黑暗之中。 赵明一直跟随着狄青，见状忍不住问道：“狄大人……白牡丹死了吗？”方才他跟着狄青，亲眼见到富义的死，不知为何，并没有什么舒畅。 狄青萧索道：“人谁不死呢？”方才他虽然没有下手杀白牡丹，但戈兵绝不会留情。 赵明望着那怅然的脸庞，突然道：“狄大人……我……旁人问我香巴拉的事情，我都不说。你知道我为何对你说起这件事呢？” 狄青想了半天，摇摇头道：“我不知道，但我要谢谢你，让我知道更多的事情。” 赵明眼中满是敬仰感激之情，“你是兵马都监，你称雄西北，只要你命令一下，我就不能不说。但你……根本没有逼我，我知道，你是好心人，你懂得尊重别人！其实当初我不知道韩笑是为你询问香巴拉一事，以为他讽刺我，这才和他争吵……后来我明白是你在问，就凭你出生入死的作战，保西北百姓安宁，我也得对你说这件事。” “都过去的事情了，不必多想了。”狄青安慰道：“我知道，你不愿意回忆往事，我让你说出来，很有些不安。” 赵明眼帘湿润，“但我本来想说过就算……我根本不想再去那个鬼地方。”他说的鬼地方，当然就是指香巴拉，他说话的时候，身躯又忍不住的颤抖，可眼中再没有畏惧之意。 “可我知道，你肯定想去香巴拉，你有为难的事情。但你宁可自己为难，也不逼我带你前去。”赵明越说越激动，从怀中拿出个镯子道：“这镯子……是我以前的女人留给我的……” 狄青不知赵明的用意，一时无语。 赵明又道：“当初她嫁给我的时候，给我这镯子，劝过我，说我们不必那么有钱，不必大富大贵，只求彼此厮守在一起、平安喜乐就好。可我不听！我想发财，想要太多太多！可我现在……就算全世界的财富堆在我面前，我也不会离开她。但是……人生没有回头路的。” 狄青望着赵明悲怆的面容，心中只是想，“是的，没有回头路了。但我这生，本来只想着和羽裳在一起，那就是天下最大的幸福了。可苍天何其吝啬……竟不肯赐予。” 赵明拿着那镯子，泪流满面，嘶声道：“其实是我对不起她。她死了，富义死了，我没死，也和死了差不多。人这一生，很多时候，都不知道自己要什么，一定要等失去后才明白！但我现在知道要做什么，我要还你这个情。只要我还不死，只要狄将军你需要，你什么时候让我去香巴拉，我都会跟随！” 狄青凝望着赵明，暗夜中，见那泪花如光，良久才点头说道：“谢谢。”他只说了两个字，但表达了心中最大的感激。 赵明咬牙点点头，再不言语。可他知道，就算什么都不说，狄青也明白他的决心。 有些事情，本来就不必多说，甚至不用说！ 晨光净雾，云天初开时，狄青快马奔回大顺城。 狄青一路风尘仆仆，人未下马，马未卸鞍之时，就有兵士禀告，“范大人让狄将军一回来，立即前去中军帐。” 狄青直奔中军帐，范仲淹听说狄青回来，披衣快步迎出道：“狄青，那面如何了？”狄青尘霜满面，范仲淹双眸满是血丝，不知几夜未眠。 狄青歉然道：“范大人，我辜负了你的厚望，竟和韩琦大吵了一架。” 范仲淹心头一沉，赵明已大声道：“范大人，你莫要埋怨狄都监，都是我的缘故！” 狄青截道：“我自行事，与你何干？” 范仲淹看看赵明，又看看狄青，已明白此行不顺，但没有责怪，只是道：“进来再说吧。赵明，你辛苦了，先回去休息吧。” 狄青入帐后，不待范仲淹询问，删繁就简，将高平寨发生的一切说了遍。他问心无愧，只是如实说来。 范仲淹听完后，轻叹了口气。狄青有些不安道：“范大人，我……的确有些冲动。” 范仲淹凝望狄青，苦笑道：“唉……我只是叹你竟能忍下来？若是我，说不定吵的更厉害。”他开个玩笑，难掩眼中的担忧，暗想韩琦这般意气，若真的用兵，只怕不妙。 狄青见范仲淹没有任何责怪之意，说道：“争辩无妨事，如何保边陲安宁才是至关重要。我总觉得，韩大人如此孤傲，不能知己知彼，此战危险。” 范仲淹点头道：“你说得不错。白牡丹不过是元昊刺探军机的一个手段，富义也不过是元昊收买的一个人……如今的泾原路，只怕危机四伏。”话未说完，有兵士急匆匆的赶来，禀告道：“范大人，元昊再次出兵横山，入寇泾原路！”