Clouds and Waters

The two were talking to a hearty point, when Yun Chenxiao appeared at this time, they were both shocked.Shui Xinyou said casually: "It's just that I accidentally broke the dishes, why are you nervous?"

Yun Chenxiao asked Xiaoqi again with a "ghosts believe it" expression.Xiao Qi concealed her leave, and before leaving, she took another look at Shui Xinyou and said, "The matter of the messenger..."

Shui Xinyou knew that although Xiao Qi had a stubborn mouth, she was grateful to her for covering her up, and did not pierce the window paper in front of Yun Chenxiao.Now that the imperial court has made up its mind to cut down the vassals, the edict will soon be issued to the vassals' fiefdoms and counties.At this point, Xiaoqi's mission as Hongyan's messenger has been completed.Although Shui Xinyou felt a little unwilling, she also knew that the relationship between Xiao Qi and Yun Chenxiao was extraordinary. Even if Yun Chenxiao knew the truth, she would definitely forget about the past relationship.That being the case, why let that silly dog ​​know about it and make him sad.Shui Xinyou had already figured out this joint, and at this moment seeing Xiao Qi seemed quite apprehensive, so he nodded at her and said, "Don't worry."

"Okay...thank you." Xiao Qi's voice was extremely soft, long gone from the eloquence and sharp sharpness of the lotus blossoms just now.In front of Yun Chenxiao, she was not Hongyan's messenger, but her personal servant Xiao Qi.Xiao Qi raised her eyes and scanned the boudoir, everything was so familiar, even with her eyes closed, she knew where everything was.In the end, she kept her eyes on Yun Chenxiao for a long time, and she couldn't bear to look away.

"Xiaoqi? What's the matter?" The eyes were naked/naked admiration and reluctance, and Yun Chenxiao felt uncomfortable when she looked at her like a thorn in his back.

"Farewell from now on, the mountains are high and the waters are long, I don't know what the future will be. Xiaoqi... Xiaoqi, I hope that Miss will be safe and have a long life!" After saying that, she didn't even look at the clouds and water, and quickly disappeared into the night .When Yun Chenxiao heard Xiao Qi's two words of congratulations, he suddenly felt ominous, and chased him two steps out, how could he see Xiao Qi?The night was deep and everything was silent, as if nothing had happened.

Early the next morning, Yun Chenxiao was called to the lecture hall by Yun Zhengting.To avoid embarrassment, Shui Xinyou only waited in Yun Chenxiao's boudoir.

This lecture hall is the place where Yun Zhengting usually practices martial arts and trains soldiers.Ever since he was deprived of military power, Yun Zhengting has not dared to train his troops so blatantly, so this place became his place of martial arts training.Yun Chenxiao walked slowly, but saw a ray of morning sun shining down on the martial arts hall, shining brightly and dazzled the eyes.After the fierce battle with Shui Xinyou that day, Yun Zhengting's straight spine seemed to be bent.At this moment, his hunched back looks more and more empty in the martial arts hall, just like Yun Chenxiao's mood at this moment.

"Daddy..." Yun Chenxiao called softly.

"Hmm! Xiao'er is here?" Yun Zhengting turned around slowly with a hoarse voice.Seeing his dim eyes and disheveled hair crown, Yun Chenxiao asked, "Daddy, did you stay here all night?"

Yun Zhengting didn't answer, but pointed to the table in the south with his halberd hand.Yun Chenxiao looked along Yun Zhengting's hand, but saw that on the table were the tiger talisman jade seal, the iron coupon of the alchemy book, and the python robe jade belt.Seeing these three things, Yun Chenxiao already understood in her heart that Yun Zhengting had agreed to her first two requests from last night, and she was moved: "Daughter, thank you daddy!"

"Don't thank me." Yun Zhengting caressed his daughter's temples lovingly and said: "You chose the road yourself. Since you have made up your mind, as a father, you can only help you get here. It's just a title and an official position. , It still needs to be ordered by the Holy Majesty. I have ordered the three thousand courtyard guards overnight, if you need it, you can move at any time." Yun Zhengting said, looking at the door constantly, as if he was waiting for someone.However, after waiting for a long time, Yun Zhengting sighed, "That girl, you don't want to see me?"

"Father, it's embarrassing to meet you, so let's avoid it if you can!"

"Forget it. In my life, the person I'm most sorry for is that girl's mother. It's just that I was young and ignorant. I tasted the fruit of love for the first time. I didn't know that this thing blooms beautifully, but the final fruit is bitter." Yun Zheng Ting sat down slumped, took out something from his bosom and handed it to Yun Chenxiao.Yun Chenxiao took a closer look, and saw that it was a little dragon carved from jade.The jade is crystal clear, warm and delicate, and the carving knife is also exquisite. The dragon scales are thin and the dragon's eyes are piercing. It seems that it will rise into the clouds at any time.

Yun Chenxiao liked it very much after seeing it, and asked, "What is this?"

"I found out that Yuancheng was pregnant, so I specially ordered this from the best jade master in the capital." Yun Zhengting recalled the past, his eyes became a little more tender, he stroked his beard and smiled: "That girl It's the eighth day of October in the Wuchen Year, and it belongs to the dragon. So I made this little thing for her. It's just... I never had a chance to give it to that little girl." He pressed the jade pendant into Yun Chenxiao's hand with his backhand, and fixed it Said: "Xiao'er, I thought about it all night last night. In this life, I owe their mother and daughter too much. Maybe God can't stand it anymore, so I have destined you for this life, and let the father and the daughter pay the debt. That's all." , as God wills, let you go!"

Yun Chenxiao felt joy in her heart and said, "Father, this is, have you made your daughter perfect?"

Yun Zhengting sighed and said, "You...you are my flesh and blood, how can I not be perfect! It's not easy to love each other, you have to cherish each other."

Yun Chenxiao thanked her again, sat for a while, and was about to leave, suddenly remembered an important matter, and asked: "Father, my mother back then, is... is she really gone?"

Yun Zhengting seemed to have known about Yun Chenxiao's question for a long time, and he replied in a frank manner: "Your mother's life is really like a breeze and a bright moon, and she lives in a chic and unrestrained way. She is willful and willful, and she can do everything as she pleases. How can this mere general army mansion be able to do it?" Trapped? Back then, she was extremely disappointed in me because of the Tangmen incident. She left only one sentence, then disappeared, and never appeared again. But I think, after all, blood is thicker than water. See you later!"

Yun Chenxiao was excited, and her voice trembled: "Mother kissed her, what did you say?"

"She just said, 'When you take advantage of the change, you can let it go, and you don't have the heart to let it go.'"

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In the morning of that day, Yunchenxiao took the official uniform seal of Yunzheng Pavilion and three thousand elite soldiers, and went straight to the lobby of the prefect of Jingzhou.Xie Ziliang was also surprised to see that Yunchen Xiaoguo kept his promise and brought elite soldiers over.The 3000 people said that there were not many, but Yun Chenxiao was able to direct them in an orderly manner, and Xie Ziliang couldn't help admiring her a little more.At that time, the three memorials of Shui Xinyou, Yun Zhengting and Xie Ziliang were already on the fast track.For these three memorials, Shui Xinyou and Xie Ziliang asked for one thing: to restore Yunzhengting's military power, and to designate him as the general who will fight against the rebellion, and preside over the war.But what Yun Zhengting asked was to resign from office and give power to Yun Chenxiao.

Emperor Xuanzong was quite embarrassed to receive these three memorials at the same time, so he spread the word to Murong Guang and Huo Hengyang of the Five Elements School overnight to discuss.That Murong Guang was very scheming, seeing the three people's memorandum, he already had a little idea of ​​the outline of the matter, and thought: "Xinyou and Ziliang want to push the hard work of guarding the fortress and charging into the battle to Yun Zhengting. However, Yun Chenxiao He didn't want to go against Xinyou's arrangement, and he felt sorry for his father who wanted to take up the sword in his dying years, so he followed the example of the sages and joined the army for his father. It seems that Xinyou didn't know about this matter." He figured out this joint, He replied: "According to what I see, Lord Shui and Lord Xie know people, are good at assignments, and have foresight and foresight. They are loyal to the emperor and patriotic.

Emperor Xuanzong nodded slightly and said: "What Murongqing's family said is very true. But the three of them have slightly contradicted their request. But it makes me quite difficult. One side is loyal to the emperor, and the other side is filial piety. I don't want to refute either side."

"Since that's the case, why don't your majesty fulfill both sides?" Murong Guang could hardly hold back a smile on his face at this time, but his face was so serious, he could only bear it forcibly, and he was only happy in his heart.

Huo Hengyang has been watching coldly from the sidelines, seeing Murong Guang raised his eyebrows, he knew that he had made up his mind, but he didn't answer, he just waited for the progress of the matter.

The emperor pondered for a moment, and said: "You mean, I first agreed to Shui Aiqing's performance, allowing Yun Zhengting to gain military power, and then issued an edict to release Yun Zhengting's military power on the grounds of his old age, and transfer it to another Female Yun Chenxiao leading the army?"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Murong Guang couldn't help but sincerely praised the emperor when he saw the emperor's speech, and continued: "According to the practice of our court, when an important official of the court submits a letter of resignation, he must ask for three resignations three times to show the court's love for talents. However, the emperor does not have to stick to the rules of his ancestors when things come out of his power. And..." Murong Guang stopped speaking, stepped forward and said: "The emperor doesn't have to worry about war. As far as I know, Yun Chenxiao's military strategy , is no longer inferior to her father, the most important thing is that she has practiced the Beidou Bagua sword array for ten years, and she has achieved a little success..."

"You mean...the Beidou Eight Diagrams Sword Formation? Is it...the Beidou Eight Diagrams Sword Formation passed down by her personally?" The emperor suddenly became emotional when he heard this.

Murong Guang hurriedly replied: "That's right! It is the unique unique knowledge of Master Xue of the Five Elements Sect. This unique knowledge was only passed down to the Yun family by the master, and even we disciples of the Five Elements Sect who have passed down the line have never had a glimpse of it. The Yun family relies on this unique knowledge. /The ancestor emperor made the miraculous achievement of repairing the sky and bathing the sun, and from then on Qingyun has been ranked among the princes, which shows how powerful this sword array is."

"I have also heard about this sword formation. So, this Yun Chenxiao is a useful talent?"

"It's not just a usable talent? If the emperor appeases her properly, she can be called the pillar of the country, and she can be listed in Lingyan Pavilion without any shame!"

"Oh?" The emperor seemed a little excited at first, but now he has recovered his old expression and said: "Is it so powerful? Could it be that you can turn beans into soldiers? I don't believe it."

Murong Guang was originally in high spirits, thinking that this matter would be accomplished, but when he saw the emperor's sudden change of color, he secretly said in his heart, "The might of the heavens is unpredictable", kowtowed his head and said: "The emperor is wise, but the minister is dull. Whether it will be accomplished or not, the emperor will decide whether it will be accomplished or not." Just try it out."

"I still understand the reason why suspects don't use it. Now that she has been awarded the post of imperial envoy, I naturally believe in her ability. What you just said, Murong Guang, is not unreasonable. I am just worried about Shui Aiqing. If she doesn't know This matter..."

"In that case," Huo Hengyang, who hadn't spoken for a long time, finally answered at this moment: "Why don't your majesty issue a secret decree to Master Shui and ask this matter clearly?"

"Lord Huo, thanks to the fact that you are still the Secretary of the Ministry of War, the fire is already imminent. This edict will come and go again and again, as fast as half a month, as slow as a month. At that time, it will delay the opportunity of the war. Aren't you a sinner of the country?" road.

Huo Hengyang said in a deep voice: "Soldiers should not be careless in the important affairs of the country. Your Majesty is familiar with the history books, so you should know about the Battle of Changping! If the commander employs improper personnel, the crime will be even worse, Your Majesty!"

"Huo Hengyang, you are bold! The battle of Changping was full of blood. How can I allow you to slander me?" Murong Guang sternly shouted.

"Your Majesty!" Huo Hengyang lifted his robe and knelt on the ground, bowed down and bowed again: "Scholars are wronging the country by talking about war on paper! Please think twice, Your Majesty!"

"You!" Murong Guang was about to speak again, but was interrupted by the emperor: "That's all. You go back, I have my own opinion." The emperor seemed to be tired, he took a sip of tea, closed his eyes and muttered.

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"Father... why did the emperor call you into the palace so late? But...but what happened to Xiaoyun and the others?"

As soon as Murong Guang entered the door, Murong Wan went up to greet him and asked eagerly.

Murong Guang's expression was dull, and he said solemnly: "The kit I gave you, are you sure you gave it to Yun Chenxiao?"

"Of course!" Murong Wan nodded and said, "Daddy, you said it was a life-saving kit, how dare my daughter neglect it?"

"That's good." Murong Guang breathed a sigh of relief: "Look at what the emperor means today, he wants Yun Chenxiao to lead troops to fight."

"Let Xiaoyun lead the troops? Isn't that extremely dangerous? She has no experience, how can the emperor..."

Seeing his daughter rushing, Murong Guang sighed, "Wan'er, you haven't let her go yet?"

"Daughter..." Murong Wan lowered her head and whispered, "What does it matter if you let it go or not? Now, I just treat her as an ordinary friend."

Murong Guang nodded and said: "That's good! In the chaotic world, the love between children is probably the most trivial thing."

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This chapter seems to be scrapped again. . .

Press: The Battle of Changping, from the 53rd year of King Zhou Nan to the 55th year of King Zhou Nan, the famous general of Qin State Bai Qi led his army in Changping of Zhao State (northwest of Gaoping City, Jincheng, Shanxi Province) and fought against Zhao State’s army .The Zhao army was finally defeated, and the Qin army won and occupied Changping, and killed 40 surrendered soldiers from Zhao.

During the war, Zhao Wang was ignorant of the basic situation of Qin Qiang and Zhao Weak in terms of war guidance, eager to win, and mistakenly insisted on the offensive strategy.In the strategy of separation between the Qin State, the famous general Lian Po was abandoned, and Zhao Kuo, who was talking about war on paper, replaced Lian Po; Zhao Kuo followed Zhao Wang's intention and was eager to win, so he changed Lian Po's defensive deployment and military regulations, replaced generals, and organized an attack .

Aiming at Zhao Kuo's weakness of arrogance and underestimation of the enemy, Bai Qi adopted the combat policy of pretending to be defeated and retreating, luring the enemy out of the position, then dividing, encircling, and annihilating them, and won the war.

In the article, Huo Hengyang mentioned this battle, intending to remind the emperor Xiaoyun that he has no experience in war, even if he has excellent knowledge, it is only a matter of theory and cannot be used for much.