The Founding of the Red Chamber

The reason given by the imperial court for withdrawing troops was that the rebels at Beijingguan were stubborn, and Bianzhou still needed General Guan to preside over the battle.

Guan Tingyu had no choice but to obey the court's order. After Gao Fan came to Beijing Pass, the two sides handed over, and Guan Tingyu returned to Bianzhou with the frontier army.

Lin Jing also asked someone to deliver a letter to Guan Tingyu. There was no beginning or signature on the letter, just one line: He doesn't believe you.I know, he never trusted you.Don't worry about Xiao Er, he is still my brother.I wish you a safe journey.

After seeing the letter, Guan Tingyu tore it into pieces and scolded Lin Jing.

Lin Jing's letter to Chen Qibao is like this: I wrote a letter to General Guan, did he show it to His Majesty?

On the day that Guan Tingyu led his troops to leave Beijing Pass, Lin Jing took Guan Xiaohou to the corner tower of the city wall and watched the army leave from a distance. Lin Jing said, "As soon as General Guan leaves, I will finally have a chance to breathe here. Xiao Er, You said that the imperial court actually asked Gao Fan to replace General Guan. That Gao Fan was only in order not to expose the news that we returned from the Savage Valley to the outside of the customs, so I didn’t touch him. Now, Chen Qibao actually sent Do you know what Chen Qibao thinks when he comes over?"

Guan Xiaoer said nothing with a black face.

Lin Jing didn't seem to want to hear his answer either, Lin Jing said, "Chen Qibao must think, you are in my hands, General Guan marches and fights, it's not unavoidable to hide private things, and I'm even more worried that I will use you to threaten General Guan. Chen Qibao this Man, he is full of selfishness since he was born. Because he is selfish and narrow-minded, other people are also like this in his eyes. In fact, General Yiguan is a man, even if I drag him to the city wall as a pawn Although he is heartbroken, he will not compromise on the war. General Guan is not such a person, and based on his tactical experience, even if I have Duan Tianyu in my hand, Guan Waijun There were more than [-] casualties in the south of the Yangtze River, and only [-] people fled back outside the pass. With some foundations, I still have [-] to [-] people, but the weather outside the pass is very cold, the land is vast and sparsely populated, and the court's treatment of I can hold on to the blockade outside the pass for half a year at most. But Chen Qibao doesn't believe in General Guan, he transferred General Guan away, and our army outside the pass should be able to regroup if we get this opportunity."

Guan Xiaoer said coldly, "As soldiers, we only need to lead troops to fight, and the court and His Majesty will decide on other matters."

"This is so wrong." Lin Jing casually pulled out the long sword worn by his attendant, and said to Guan Xiaoer, "Have you seen this battle sword? This is a new sword forged from the Japanese forging sword recipe. Compared with the Japanese sword, its sharpness is not inferior to the Japanese sword. You think I am a rebel, but when I was fighting against the Japanese in the south of the Yangtze River, the third brother discussed with me and dedicated this forging knife to the imperial court. Now Five years later, the imperial court is still using old knives."

Guan Xiaoer's expression was cold, but he couldn't help being a little moved. The Guan family was born as a military commander, so he naturally understood the importance of this recipe for forging knives.From Guan Xiaoer's point of view, it is not an exaggeration to call this method of forging a knife a national treasure.Even, this should be the top secret of the military outside the customs.

"At that time, it was not because of how loyal I was to the imperial court." Lin Jing said, "Actually, you also know that I have been at odds with Chen Qibao, and I really annoy him to death. I will agree to present this knife." , I thought, if the imperial court had such a saber, at least a few soldiers in our Jiangnan army would have been killed in the war against the Japanese. I am not for Chen Qibao, I am for Jiangnan."

"Then why don't you stop thinking about the world. If you do rebellious things, the people will be the ones who will suffer."

"If I were willing to think for the world earlier, I would have left the capital earlier, raised the flag of rebellion earlier, and stopped hesitating earlier," Lin Jing said, "Do you think that under Chen Qibao's administration, the people's enthusiasm for Is life easier? These years, there have been many disasters and wars, and how many people have been displaced. In these years, I have traveled north and south, and I have seen more human tragedies than you. If Chen Qibao is a wise king, Governor Zhang will not die."

"Governor Zhang is dead, didn't you take advantage of it and directly recruited [-] Jiangnan elite soldiers?" Lin Jing was no longer the former Lin Xiaosi, and Guan Xiaoer might just as well be the former Guan Xiaoer.

"Yes, I gathered [-] elite soldiers from the south of the Yangtze River. But at the beginning, I was the one who led Murong north to rescue Governor Zhang." Lin Jing said, "Governor Zhang was the number one hero in the Jiangnan Anti-Japanese War, and my third brother and I He is the second hero. You know why Chen Qibao launched the Jiangnan War, one is to fight against the Japanese, and the other is that he wants to use the war to establish his authority in the army. We defeated the Japanese, and he In the court, he got rid of the shackles of the Kong and Xie families one after another, and became the real emperor in power. It can be said that we and Governor Zhang are the biggest help for him to take power. How did he repay us? Don't say that thunder and rain are all nonsense of Jun En He is jealous of the virtuous and capable, and appoints those who are dizzy and only know how to talk about wars on paper. The war against the Japanese has just ended, and he will immediately discredit Governor Zhang. He is worried that Governor Zhang is too popular in the south of the Yangtze River , I couldn’t wait to transfer Governor Zhang to Zhili. Xiaoer, although I have never met Mingjun, I have read history books and seen Mingjun in history books. Is there any Mingjun who would force his ministers to kill because of their meritorious service? ?Every Mingjun, I am afraid that capable people cannot be attributed to him, not those who are meritorious, and sages are suspicious. Because Mingjun is confident, Mingjun is confident. Qi Bao, is he such a wise king? I just used a trick to capture you, so he won't trust your father anymore."

Guan Xiaoer said, "But I think His Majesty also trusts Lin Guogong."

Lin Jing's eyes were a little emotional, "Yes, as much as Chen Qibao trusted Lin Guogong, he hated me so much. If he hadn't been willing to treat Lin Guogong with such heart and soul, I would have reversed Lin Guogong's policy long ago. Lin Guogong is pedantic. , Chen Qibao treats each other with brotherhood, and Lin Guogong repays each other with his heart. Even the blood relationship between me and Lin Guogong makes Lin Guogong not merciless in attacking our Guanwai army. Hey, I am very grateful to Chen Qibao, he is really You have solved a big problem for me, otherwise, with Lin Guogong’s kindness to me in the past, I really can’t bear it. Now, there is no such obstacle now. My heart is going forward without hindrance.”

Guan Xiaoer knew that what Lin Jing said was probably the truth. Lin Jing was a human being who was affectionate but also unfeeling.I heard that this surnamed disciple would rather run to Wujiang with Lin Jing in his arms. Lin Jing can save his life, and it is absolutely impossible for him to have no resentment towards Lin Guogong.Lin Jing's feelings have always been straightforward and intense. When Lin Jing turned his face, then Lin Guogong's brotherly restraint on Lin Jing was completely gone.And after Lin Guogong returned to Beijing, Lin Jing's series of tricks can also be seen, which is different from Lin Jing's ambiguous attitude towards the Lin family in the past.This time, Lin Jing's political target was Lin Guogong, and he was the one who caused the trouble. Lin Guogong only received some gold and silver rewards for his military exploits in rebelling against the Jiangnan Rebellion.

Guan Xiaoer was silent for a long time, Fang asked, "Won't you be sad if you attack your elder brother?"

Lin Jing smiled, "If I were Chen Qibao, for so clearly provoking dissension, I should reward Dongxi Daying and Lin Guogong heavily. At least, I can make the subordinates understand that the imperial court was not provoked by me. But Chen Qi Under the influence of Qingliu, Bao greatly reduced the military exploits of the East and West camps, causing Lin Guogong to suffer resentment from his subordinates, and greatly reducing Lin Guogong's prestige in the court. How can I be sad? This is my purpose."

Guan Xiaoer choked, Lin Jing was still extremely thin, but his eyes were extremely bright, "Maybe Chen Qibao will summon Lin Guogong in private, explain to Lin Guogong that he still trusts Lin Guogong, and at the same time, Lin Guogong can still control the Imperial Guard in Beijing. Actually It is true that Chen Qibao still trusts Lin Guogong. It is impossible for him not to believe in Lin Guogong. However, Xiaoer, Chen Qibao feels that he still believes in Lin Guogong, so Lin Guogong's prestige will not be damaged? He, Chen Qibao, is too confident? You Know better than I do, what kind of place is the military?"

"It's not only Lin Guogong, but also General Guan this time. They jointly set up such a beautiful chain plan to attract foreign troops from Guan. Even Lin Guogong, who is deeply trusted by Chen Qibao, has received only a few rewards for his military exploits, let alone your side Army?" Lin Jing looked at Guan Xiaoer, "This time, they have made great contributions to quelling the battle in the south of the Yangtze River. Do you know? If it were me, I would not neglect the generals even if it was me! Ping, the army outside the pass suffered heavy losses, and there is no possibility of going south in a short period of time. Basically, the imperial court, which is riddled with thousands of miles of land, can have a period of peace and prosperity. Such military exploits cannot be overstated. What a pity Ah, since the Kong and Xie families withdrew from the imperial court, what Chen Qibao has reused is Qingliu who talks about wars on paper. You are in the court, and there is no one who can steer the world. Your military exploits will definitely be treated harshly by Qingliu's ignorant mouth There is nothing left. Blood is scattered all over the field, but death is not in vain. Fighting for the country is but in vain. Your loyalty, the sky can learn from you, but it is a pity that Qi Bao is gone. You must be loyal to Chen Qibao, and you can be loyal to this one person. The one who is loyal is this dilapidated world governed by Chen Qibao. If he cannot be assisted, I will assist others. If he cannot be cultivated, I will cultivate others. Thousands of years later, how history books will judge you and me will matter. It doesn't matter. In my lifetime, I must take the country to serve the British Lord, and the world to be peaceful and peaceful."

Guan Xiaoer suddenly said, "Why don't you take the country and become the lord of the British, and make the world peaceful and peaceful."

Lin Jing said, "If you have to do it, you really can't."

Guan Xiaoer glared at Lin Jing with tiger eyes, he was just casually provoking the relationship between Lin Jing and Tu Xiaosan, he didn't want Lin Jing to say such words.Lin Jing's face was not moved at all, he said lightly, "I am a human being, and I am too affectionate, so I will be trapped by love. When my aunt was there, I couldn't kill Lin Guogong and replace him, and use my aunt's power in the inner palace to become the leader of the Lin family. After that, I lived in seclusion outside the customs for several years because of my brotherly relationship with Lin Guogong. Even though I have no brotherly relationship with Lin Guogong today, my body can still support now, I am afraid that my lifespan will not last long. Besides, these years , the third brother treats me very well, and it is something I am willing to do for him."

"You always feel that I am selfish, Xiao Er, I am still here today, and you, together with the old and middle court officials in the future, have a chance to turn around with the third brother. When I am gone, this incense stick love, it will be broken."

Guan Xiaoer suspected that Lin Jing was being moved by affection, but it was very uncomfortable to hear.For a moment, the snow particles in the wind engulfed and fell, and landed at the end of Guan Xiao's second eye, gradually condensing into ice crystals like a teardrop.