Return the Sword

Ximenyuan has never hated a person so much.At that time, he was drinking tea from a bowl, but this woman who didn't know what to do didn't care about him at all, and just rummaged around in his study, as if no one was there.

""Zhou Bi Suan Jing", "Five Classics of Numeracy", and "Nine Chapters", here are all ten books of the Suan Jing. Unexpectedly, the dignified prince of the state would still like to make a living as the accountant." Xue Zhao said I clicked on the bookshelf, took down a book from time to time, and read the notes in it.

From the perspective of characters, the handwriting of a collection of notes on "Historical Records" is like that of a child, but the handwriting on these arithmetic books is extremely correct.

Ximenyuan drank tea more and more frequently, but it couldn't hide the veins on his forehead that were throbbing faster and faster. He looked down at the tea leaves in the cup, seemingly unintentionally: "I already know about you." , in fact, even if you don't come, as long as the Xue family is fine, I can do it..."

"Unexpectedly, Master Hou's Fei Bai still has a bit of the charm of today." Xue Zhao still pretended not to hear, and put the book back in her hand. She clasped her hands, but the smile in her eyes was not as good as her eyes: "Obviously the words are well written. It’s so good, my little girl can’t figure it out, but the handwriting on some books seems to be that of another person, why don’t you want to be known? If the word Hou Ye is put out, it must be a big family.”

Ximenyuan was full of disdain: "It's just keeping a low profile."

"Then, with so much accumulation, Master Hou has already found a good time?"

The teacup was put aside, obviously the owner was not in a good mood, the force was so great that a few drops of tea were spilled, Ximen Yuan said: "You are from Wei Wan's side, based on my friendship with Wei Wan, Even if she didn't choose me, I wouldn't even tolerate you, so you don't have to test me like this."

Xue Zhao smiled, "It's not because of doubts, but I have heard that you belong to the faction of the King of Qin, Lord Hou. The King of Qin is quite smart. If he is not absolutely reliable, he will never admit to his faction." The implication That is, Ximen Yuanding had a deal with King Qin and Wei Wan didn't know about it.

And Ximenyuan just rolled his eyelids: "Before I went to that snow mountain, I was accused of being the accompanying student of the King of Qin, which was requested by the King of Qin."

Xue Zhao had never heard of this incident, so he was a little surprised for a while.

"If you want to find something from me to create a rift between Wei Wan and me, don't think about it. It was King Qin who took a fancy to me back then, and I didn't agree to him." Ximenyuan said again: "This matter, Wei Wan Wan also knows."

"Master Hou has a noble status, I didn't expect this self-proclaimed name to be so common..."

"What's the matter, you can't find a gap, so you want to praise me again? Don't dare, I have been a concubine of the Marquis Mansion for a long time, and my father and brother died after staying there. I really can't learn that noble demeanor." Ximen The handle is playing with the finger on the thumb of his left hand, and his words are ironic: "What do you want, if nothing happens, you can go where you came from."

Xue Zhao pondered for a while, then said, "I just want to know whether the one in the palace holding the emperor to command the princes is the king of Jin or the king of Qi."

Ximenyuan paused for a moment when he was playing with his fingers, and his voice was no longer weak: "Where did you hear this news?" His tone was cold and solemn, as if Xue Zhao didn't give him a satisfactory answer, he must have It's like killing Xue Zhao to silence him, but this also supports Xue Zhao's thoughts.

Xue Zhaodao: "It's the method of salt discussion."

"Just salt law?"

Xue Zhao nodded: "I...brother, I have heard scholars discussing this matter in the Chongwen Museum. You must know that at the beginning of the world, it was the right to mint coins. Both the government and the people can do it. Later, the quality of mint coins by the people was often insufficient, so they were unified. Later, the matter of salt and iron was taken over as an official camp. At the beginning, it was because of the strong enemy's invasion of the country and the treasury was not abundant, but it gradually became a custom, and no one mentions it anymore. The matter of minting coins was decided by the officials Jurisdiction, at the beginning, there were several great Confucianists arguing whether this move was to compete with the people for profit. Later, it was mentioned that the people were too rich and the treasury was empty. The family first took one or two, and then took five or six. Between seven and eight, the people can still live in ignorance. We have to go against it."

"I'm old and stupid, but I'm seeking stability and fear of making mistakes. Reusing Liu Qi is definitely not what I'm doing."

Only then did Ximenyuan look at Xue Zhao squarely: "You are easy to care about."

"Since you already know this, you might as well take a guess. Do you think this is King Jin or King Qi?"

Xue Zhao frowned: "I'm the one who asked the Marquis."

"But if you guess it, there will be no bad consequences."

Xue Zhao knew that Ximenyuan would not simply answer her, so he simply said, "I guess it is King Qi."

"Oh?"

"King Qi, the successor's son, is deeply favored by His Majesty, but he is self-willed, ignorant and abandoned by the family. If it is possible, it is him."

Ximenyuan smiled: "Are you in a hurry to jump over the wall? It's almost a guess, but in this matter, King Jin and King Qi have participated."

Xue Zhaoruo thought: "The King of Jin has always only regarded the King of Qin as an opponent, and this young man with a yellow mouth has robbed him of his achievements. It is not surprising that he can't sit still."

"However, if I say that King Qin also has traces in it, how will you treat it?"

Xue Zhao said without thinking, "Impossible."

"You're really confident. Don't think about it. King Qin has been walking on thin ice for so many years, and he is about to become a great treasure. It's just you who said that he was robbed of his achievements by a yellow-mouthed kid who popped up. There is not much warmth to speak of, the King of Qin may be able to accept and mourn the prince, but he is only his nephew, he is not a saint, but he does not have such a broad mind."

Seeing Ximenyuan's expression, Xue Zhao couldn't tell if it was real or not.

Ximen Yuan sneered: "Since you don't believe me, why bother to ask me?"

Squeezing his fingers, Xue Zhaozhong plucked up his courage: "Then I'll ask Lord Hou again. I want to keep King Changping safe. How sure are I?"

"King Changping? He lives in the East Palace, and the East Palace has all the officials. Why do you need to keep him safe?"

"That's because today is still..."

"I'm not here today. No matter who ascends the throne, the three kings will never let him go." Ximenyuan continued to play with his fingers: "But didn't Wei Wan tell you that the throne belongs to her?" , if Wei Wan ascends to this great position, your nephew will be fine."

Xue Zhao wanted to say something more.Suddenly there was a commotion outside the house, she looked at Ximen Yuan, Ximen Yuan rolled up his sleeves, coughed a few times and said: "No one will be informed, except for the king of Qin who has always been a virtuous corporal, there is no one else."

Xue Zhao was in a hurry: "Do I want to hide first?"

Ximenyuan glanced at the couch in the study where he usually rested, Xue Zhao immediately understood, and quickly got down.When she turned her back, she didn't see the smile on the corner of Ximen Yuan's mouth.

The sound of steady footsteps was from far to near, and it was Ximenyuan who spoke first: "His Royal Highness King Qin..."

"Excellent courtesy." Wang Yanhan knew that the Marquis was in poor health, so he didn't dare to let him stand up and salute him, so he quickly supported him before Ximenyuan got up.

Ximenyuan also took advantage of the situation and sat back, his face full of puzzlement: "I don't know why His Highness is here."

Wang Yanhan was not without joy: "King Jin, someone has noticed that King Qi is controlling the Forbidden Palace, and this king is preparing to let a censor pass away. In this matter, this king only committed the crime of sitting on the sidelines, but at that time this king was Because the law of salt discussion was refuted by the emperor, it is normal for the accused to be unaware of the matter at home, and while the ministers are attacking the two kings, this king may be impartial, and may take advantage of the righteousness."

"King Jin holds the Ministry of War..."

The king of Qin was too excited at this time, so he couldn't think about anything else: "There are many people from this king in the imperial guards in the palace. If they make any changes, it would be better for me to strike first. But this matter is still up to you. The king is close, but they only know each other in private, and the people in the court do not regard you as the king's attachment, and after the censor makes a statement, you still need to get more generous speeches from Qing."

Apparently, His Highness felt that Ximenyuan usually did too little to be able to bear the merits of being a dragon, but since Ximenyuan came back from the snowy mountain, there were many differences, and he didn't want to give up for no reason, so he had a plan.

Ximen Yuan responded in vain, as if it was an honor to be able to do things for the King of Qin.

The two didn't talk for long.Every time Ximenyuan said a few words, he coughed a few times. Qin Wang was also afraid that he would get over his illness, so he left after a few words of encouragement.

As soon as King Qin left, Ximenyuan returned to normal, and his voice was very loud: "You have already left, come out."

Xue Zhao lay on his back half-stretched inside, his waist was almost numb, and it took him a long time to crawl out on his hands and feet. Fortunately, the study was often cleaned, so he looked as usual when he came out.

Ximenyuan suppressed a smile: "Just now I just wanted to tell you that your disguise skills are hard to deceive in the eyes of experts, but the King of Qin is only proficient in bows and horses, so he can't see your original appearance, but It's not my fault that you got into it without waiting for me to tell you."

What else could Xue Zhao say, she patted the ashes off her body and remained silent.

Ximenyuan said more in a rare way: "You still use your original appearance. I don't feel comfortable seeing you like this now. Anyway, the battle of the Three Kings is just around the corner. After that, no one will recognize you."

Xue Zhao didn't answer, but when Ximen Yuan saw him, he stood up suddenly, picked up an ivory plaque from the desk and threw it to Xue Zhao, saying, "You used to be His Majesty's personal guard, if you didn't look like you used to, you wouldn't be able to enter the palace." of."

Xue Zhao could see the swift engraved on it at a glance.But made of ivory, only commanders can use it.

"If you need to settle something, this will help you a lot." Ximen Yuan's voice still rang in his ears.

Xue Zhao didn't expect Ximenyuan to know her so well, she put the dental plaque in her bosom, and bowed to Ximenyuan: "Thank you."

"Let's go quickly. If the old bones know that my successor commander treats his life as a joke, I'm afraid they will climb out of the coffin to settle accounts with me."

Ximen Yuan refilled his tea by himself, and clicked his tongue, as if he was very dissatisfied.