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No.

An ordinary person walking in the heavy rain, but only cloth shoes stained with rainwater?I'm afraid only a fool would think this makes sense.

"You have helped me a lot, but there are some things that I can't leave to you." Zhuge Wanling was not angry because of Gao Changgong's angry scolding, but comforted him gently, "Besides, this is what I should have done in the first place." things."

Gao Changgong tried his best to support his body, but he couldn't move because of his injuries, like a weak child.

But even so, he still wants to issue his own accusation against Zhuge Wanling: "Pedantry. If Jing Wu collapsed because of your selfishness, then you should regret it! Those subordinates and even the people who believe in you should regret it even more!"

Zhuge Wanling didn't answer, but just took off his cloak to keep out the cold, and put it on Gao Changgong silently, covering his rags and giving him some warmth.

"Don't worry, I don't want to die so soon, there are still many things waiting for me to complete." Zhuge Wanling said softly.

He is telling the truth.And when he stood up straight again and looked through Qin Ke at the bloody red dress in the corner, there were countless complicated emotions in his eyes.

In fact, Luo Fengchu had already opened her eyes, and her eyes were tightly locked on Zhuge Wanling's body, but she never made a sound.

Now the eyes of the two meet in the air, as if flames and light are blooming from the darkness, everything is turning upside down, and in the ocean of memory, all that emerges is the past.

"Are you finally willing to come to see me?" Luo Fengchu said coldly, "What should I call you? Zhuge Wanling or Zhuge Wolong?"

Qin Ke was still immersed in the shock of having just revealed the answer to the mystery, but when the real answer was suddenly revealed at this time, his mind almost went blank with a buzzing sound.

"Zhuge Wanling is fine. Zhuge Wolong has been dead since a long time ago. Even if I stand in front of you now, I can only be Zhuge Wanling, the prime minister of Jingwu, not the person before." Zhuge Wanling said softly. sighed.

"You look exactly the same as before." Luo Fengchu stared deeply at Zhuge Wanling, as if trying to find out the shadow of the past, and finally the light in his eyes dimmed, "If you want to kill me, you can kill me now." It's the best time, Po Jun is there, there is nothing more to say between us."

Although she has never confided in anyone, Luo Fengchu must have thought about meeting this person again, but a real meeting will always be unexpected.

The past has already disappeared like clouds and smoke, and even the person in front of him is already different from the person who flaunted himself back then, so what can we say?

No.At least she will never admit defeat, even if she dies, she will disappear into the world with that heart of revenge, so that she can truly be engraved in the hearts of others.

Because apart from that, she has nothing left.

"Is there nothing to say?" Zhuge Wanling repeated this sentence, and then said with a bit of bitterness, "Actually, before I came here, I thought about a lot of words and explanations, but I was always afraid that you didn't want to hear them."

Luo Fengchu looked at him quietly.

"But if I don't say it, maybe I won't have the chance to say it again in this life."

"Did you know it from the beginning?" Qin Ke stared blankly at Gao Changgong who was leaning against the tree, looking weak, and his mood fell to the bottom.

If it is said that Qin Ke had only had a few unreasonable conjectures in the past, and they were all overthrown by self-deprecating "how is this possible?", what happened today completely shattered what he thought he had previously thought. became a reality.

But why, he was not happy at all?

Is it because Master lied to him?Or is it because the master is different from before, and has even become a stranger he doesn't know at all?

Probably a little bit of both.

Recalling the time when Zhuge Wanling patted his shoulder lightly and said "Ah Ke, you take Chang Gong out first, I want to talk to her alone" in that tone that made him extremely warm, Qin Ke could vaguely see the shadow of that year from that body.

Zhuge Wanling never called himself A Ke, but his master would always call him A Ke affectionately, and taught him to read and write and practice fishing little by little.

Gao Changgong's eyes were blank, it could be seen that he was very tired now, and he was also very worried about the safety of the person in the old temple.

"I know some, but I don't know much more than you."

"Wanling and I are not much different in age. We almost grew up together. Our fathers interact with each other, and the relationship is naturally good, or even more than good. When I was young, if I went to peek at the widow taking a bath, then Wanling would often be stepped on by me. .”

He chuckled: "It's interesting, isn't it? After all, he was very honest back then, and the elders said he was sensible."

"When I grew up, I was dissatisfied with the discipline at home, so I traveled around to increase my knowledge. My martial arts cultivation also went smoothly, and I reached the realm of a master."

"Then one day, he sent someone to find me and asked if I could do him a big favor."

"At that time, he was already the core figure of the Jingchu Gang. The gang leader was seriously ill for a short time. He was in charge of all the big and small matters, and he did everything by himself. He dominated the Wu Kingdom's rivers and lakes, and the resources he mastered were even enough to create a small vassal state."

"But he said that he didn't want to just be the master of a small vassal state and enjoy all the glory and wealth, but he wanted to put the whole Wu state together again, establish a new Wu state, and bring peace to the people in this land. "

"I was young and vigorous at that time, and I hated those old aristocratic families, and after traveling all the way, I also knew how much the people of Wu State had suffered, so I didn't care how absurd such things were, so I joined his crazy In business, recruiting, training, buying horses, making armor..."

"I was almost deaf to what was going on outside the window, and I was only focused on training his soldiers. I thought that one day if I trained my soldiers well, it might be possible to see the new country he mentioned. But when I was immersed in such things When I was in middle school, I sent a letter for Zhong Zhong, saying that Wan Ling was seriously ill, and I am afraid that time will not be long."

Speaking of this, Gao Changgong's tone suddenly became serious: "When I arrived, I found that Wanling was still fine, but the person lying in front of the bed had a similar face to Wanling's, but he had already formed withered and dying."

"Of course I can guess that the person lying on the bed is Wanling's younger brother Wolong, but what Wanling told me next made me completely unable to understand."

"He said that if he wanted to save his brother, he had to sacrifice his own life."

"What?" Hearing this, Qin Ke felt that things were beyond imagination.

"The one surnamed Lu, remember?" Gao Changgong squinted his eyes and said with a bit of sarcasm, "That guy came up with a good idea. In order to save a younger brother who was already in death, he had to take his elder brother. To exchange my flesh and blood with my younger brother is really the same as shit."

"Of course I am opposed to such a thing, but Wanling's attitude is very firm, and he also believes that his resourcefulness is not as good as that of his younger brother. Although he can develop the Jingchu Gang to such a large scale, it is still necessary to establish a new country." Out of reach."

"If his brother can survive, maybe this thing is possible."

"I didn't care about a new country at all, I just knew that my best friend, my brother, must not die because of something like this."

"But I still couldn't stop him in the end." Gao Changgong clenched his fists, and his voice sounded like a stone was stuck in his throat, "From now on, there will be no Wanling in this world, but the Jingchu Gang has another Wanling."

There is no Wanling in the world, and the Jingchu Gang has another Wanling.These words sounded very convoluted, but Qin Ke couldn't speak at all when he heard this.

A living person is replaced silently in this world, and everyone is kept in the dark, even thinking that this person has never changed. What kind of terrible thing is this?

Gao Changgong's expression was gloomy, and he lowered his head and continued: "Wanling is right, his younger brother Wolong is indeed better than him, even dozens of times better, and it is precisely because of this that the Jingchu gang can do it in an orderly manner. Occupied the lifeblood of the gentry, and based on this, persuaded Sun Zhong and other old people to set up the Jingwu sign."

"Then we blocked the Tang Kingdom. Since then, no one can easily shake the foundation of Jingwu. Even if we look at the world, we have a place."

"But Wanling was buried in the ground along with a tablet without words. Since then, no one has known his name."

"I hated your master once, but later I also understood Wanling's thoughts. Maybe the reason why he can do things so decisively is because he is that kind of person."

"As I said, he has been obedient since he was a child, and he has always been able to complete beautifully what the elders asked him to do. His homework is the best among all the children in the school. His writing is even my love. His father can’t compare to his calligraphy, and his melody can make many so-called ‘masters’ feel ashamed and dare not move the strings.”

"And when he resigned because of Wu Guo's disappointment, he had already decided to do everything to change everything, even if he burned himself as firewood. Perhaps it was an excuse for his brother's life. He just wanted the present Jing Wu, and this Jing Wu was indeed as he imagined."

"He's just a selfish bastard."

Gao Changgong made a conclusion with a snort. Although it sounded like a curse, Qin Ke could only hear the deep yearning in it. Yes, how could he not miss it?

That friend who grew up together, played together, and struggled with ideals together, that person who is not a brother but a brother, I don’t know how many times he has appeared in dreams, and disappeared like a bubble.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this." Gao Changgong looked at Qin Ke with a strange expression, and said with a smile, "Do you think you understand Wolong?"

"Huh?" Qin Ke didn't expect Gao Changgong to ask such a question suddenly. After thinking about it, he said with a low expression, "It used to be, but now I feel that I don't understand more and more."

"It's right if you don't know, even if it's hard for me to really guess him. Since he became Wanling, his temperament has changed a lot, but in the past few years, I feel more and more that what he pursues is far from being achieved, so He will continue to move forward, even this Jingwu is just one stop on his way."

Gao Changgong said so, but sighed slightly: "It's hard for you too, in fact, there are many things that you don't need to bear."

At this time, Zhuge Wanling from the old temple came out. He didn't seem to be damaged at all, but he was holding the Pojun with both hands, not only the hilt but also the tip of the sword.

Qin Ke clearly heard Gao Changgong let out a sigh of relief, and then sarcastically said: "Why, calm the girl down? What kind of sweet words did you say that worked so well? Let her hand over the other half of the broken army to you? Tell us to listen Listen and learn?"

Zhuge Wanling could see that Gao Changgong was dissatisfied, and he was not angry. He just smiled and said, "I just made a deal with her."

"Deal?" Qin Ke looked at Zhuge Wanling.

"Yes, a deal." Zhuge Wanling said, "I promise her that after I settle everything, I will give her this life."

Chapter 718 The Price of the Transaction

One transaction can solve a fatal disaster, which sounds very cost-effective, but using Zhuge Wanling's life to make this transaction, is it a bit irrelevant?

Qin Ke didn't know, but Gao Changgong obviously opposed it.

Although he also had to admit that at this moment, besides killing Luo Fengchu, this might be the best solution, even if it couldn't cure the root cause, it could still suppress a disaster for the time being.

"When that day comes, I won't hand you over to her." After a heated argument, Gao Changgong resolutely made a conclusion on this matter, "You can sell your life to anyone selfishly." Alone, but you have to know that your current life still belongs to Jing Wu, to the common people, or to... us."

After a pause, he said in a deep voice, "It's just a verbal oath, and if it breaks, it will break."

Zhuge Wanling looked at Gao Changgong with a smile and said, "I remember you are not such a dishonest person."

"Soldiers never tire of cheating." Gao Changgong snorted and said sharply, "Besides, I also remember that you have never been a trustworthy person, otherwise why would you lie to this kid?"

Qin Ke actually stood by the side without saying a word, but was suddenly mentioned by Gao Changgong, his heart skipped a beat, but he could only stand there quietly, lowered his head to his toes, and clenched his fists.

Zhuge Wanling also looked at Qin Ke for a long time, and stepped forward as if wanting to touch his head, but just raised his foot, but put it back down, sighing slightly: "But I do owe him a life, just I hope to have enough time to get things done.”

Amidst the rustling sound of leaves rubbing against each other, the rain dripped down again, and the three of them returned to the old temple, only to find that Luo Fengchu was no longer there.

Gao Changgong, who looked at Zhuge Wanling, realized that he was not surprised at all, and couldn't help feeling sad: "It seems that my recovery speed is after all a bit slower than hers. If you don't come, this kid won't kill me. Then I should die in this temple."

"No, you won't." Zhuge Wanling smiled gently, "I still want to see you, the war god of Jingwu, dominate the battlefield in the future, how can you easily lose here? Besides, didn't you also hide something ?”

Gao Changgong's body froze slightly, and he stared suspiciously at Zhuge Wanling: "You can see that too? It seems that I have to avoid you in the future, lest you know everything."

The two looked at each other, but smiled at each other. The estrangement caused by the quarrel melted like snowflakes in the spring rain. With the bonfire ignited in the old temple, it lit a ray of light for this cold night. warmth.

Ten days later, Ye City was built.

He obviously didn't leave for too long, but when Qin Ke returned to the high city wall, he suddenly felt that the city was very strange.

Even though the traffic is still busy, the guard in charge of the level at the gate of the city is still so approachable. When he smiles, he always narrows his eyes, but it is full of an unreal feeling.

Just like Zhuge Wanling beside him.

Along the way, Qin Ke never took the initiative to talk to Zhuge Wanling, and Zhuge Wanling never explained anything to him too much.

But because of this, Qin Ke's heart felt as if it had been stuffed into a piece of solid ice, cold, sharp and painful.

Obviously I have already found you, but you can bear not to recognize me, obviously you have lied to me for so long, but you don't even want to give me a few words of explanation?So what if it was another scam?Or to you, I'm really just a wild child who met halfway and was about to starve to death. Whether it's adopted or taken care of, it's just a whim?It was just a fateful encounter...

Qin Ke didn't understand.

Just as Gao Changgong couldn't see Zhuge Wanling clearly, he couldn't put this person together with his master back then.

Sometimes Qin Ke also wanted to yell at him, wanting to pour out all the grievances in his heart, but in the end he could only bear it silently and told himself, Ah Ke, you have grown up and are no longer that child no, it's not...

But he still couldn't help but recall the kind of love Zhuge Wanling showed to him when Ri Liguan was there that day, as if the master who had been away for many years met him again.

"General..." Although it was not the first time for the guards at the city gate to see Gao Changgong coming in and out, they would be excited every time, and their words were awkward.

Gao Changgong just waved his hand to comfort him, and then he and Zhuge Wanling led the horse into the entrance cave and onto the street.

"Aren't you going to have a good talk with him? Explain?" Gao Changgong said to Zhuge Wanling after seeing Qin Ke who left in a hurry as soon as he entered the city.

Zhuge Wanling was also staring at the back, unable to see any sadness or joy: "I really lied to him, didn't I? I hope he really grows up, and don't resent me too much."

"Sometimes, I really think you're a bastard." Gao Changgong shook his head regretfully, and cursed, "Actually, this kid is so stupid, so stupid that you don't need to lie to him at all, so why not just tell him your identity back then? Even as long as you say a word, he is still willing to go through fire and water for you, and even die for you, isn't he?"

It has to be said that Gao Changgong really has a deep understanding of Qin Ke, so he also understands how Qin Ke is a person who values ​​love and righteousness. Although he may be a little weak or even cowardly on weekdays, under these appearances, he treats every People related to him value it very much.

This includes Abu, Lou, Xiaoqian, Zhang Fu, Cai Yan...even Kuang Tie who just met him not long ago, and Luo Fengchu who almost killed him time and time again. As long as he can, he will do his best. A force to keep them from harm.

But Zhuge Wanling has a different view on this.

"That's the problem." Zhuge Wanling's eyes were far away, as if penetrating the street, looking towards an unknown distance, "If he always lives only for others, then he will never be able to get rid of the shadow behind him, and he will never be able to become a A completely independent person, and following this path, not to mention that he cannot become a second me, maybe he will slowly become a martyr full of self-destructive desires.”

After a pause, he suddenly closed his eyes, and said in a serious tone: "Besides, I don't want him to be... the second me, because he should be able to do more, not just limited to those of us. In the world drawn by man for him, but... like an eagle, he can spread his wings and fly high."

"Like an eagle? But I have been to the grasslands, and I have seen many young eagles fall into the abyss because of chasing that piece of sky." Gao Changgong raised the corners of his lips, and said in a mocking tone: "And in my opinion, You yourself are more like the martyr you said you were, full of self-destructive desires. I even wonder if one day if you lose your goal, you will immediately take a white silk and hang yourself on the beam of the palace hall .”

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way! Military emergency report! Get out of the way! Get out of the way!" At this moment, a fast horse came galloping in the street. The rider was wearing armor and kept hitting the horse's abdomen with spurs. It made chickens fly and dogs jump for a while.

The common people were also very angry at first, but after hearing the urgent report from the army, they fell silent again. Some people started muttering, wondering why the official was so anxious, and whether something serious was going to happen again?

Gao Changgong stood where he was, squinting his eyes slightly at the approaching riders, and never gave way to the side, and he didn't even move his feet on the stirrups.

While the rider was galloping, he seemed to have spotted the two people in front of him. Although Gao Changgong's face was a little disguised, the scarlet fire horse could be recognized by the rider who was born in the army.

Seeing that the rider was only ten steps away from Gao Changgong and Zhuge Wanling, he was afraid that he would collide head-on in just one breath, but the rider's riding skills were far better than others thought, so he just raised his hand and pulled the rein suddenly, and his legs Clamping the horse's belly, he abruptly stopped the running horse.

After dismounting, the rider knelt down and clasped his fists almost without hesitation. In front of the two of them, he said in a soldier's thick and firm voice: "General! His subordinate Heikuro of Dongdaying is sending a message according to the military order."

Gao Changgong took the letter that was supposed to be sent to Nanyang, and after a few glances, a gleam flashed in his eyes.

He turned to Zhuge Wanling beside him and said, "I said before that Sun Tong is an asshole, but it's a pity that Sun Jian'an has always refused to send Sun Tong to prison for the sake of the Sun family's ridiculous face. retribution."

"Go down and tell General Zhu, I will return to camp as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

Chapter 719 Find him!

The school affairs office at noon was originally a time for rest and meals. On weekdays, most officials of the school affairs office would take a nap at this time, drinking tea, playing chess, or taking a nap.

However, in today's school office, there were bursts of crashing and cracking sounds, mixed with a person's scolding, which made everyone passing by in the courtyard terrified, and dared to lower their heads and move quickly. Step by step, so as not to be affected.

"Who can tell me what's going on? Who?" Zhou Gongjin, who had just dropped a celadon vase, was obviously very angry, and her voice became hysterical.