Strange Tale of Qingluan

It was getting dark and the road in the forest was difficult to walk, so everyone took a rest in the small cave.Su Zhongming was injured and couldn't walk around. He could only watch the men go out empty-handed, come back with dry firewood, and watch them light the bonfire.

Su Zhongming rubbed his wound, stared at the burning fire, and unconsciously lost his mind, always recalling all kinds of joy, anger, sadness and all kinds of joys, angers, and sorrows that he experienced when he first came to this ancient time and space, and the newly sprouted fire in his mind. hatred.When there is no hatred, he hates random sand people, he seems very naive, now when he himself has hatred in his heart, he has forgotten the kind persuasion to Shangyuan Hexiang, and the rule of "sand people are evil" .

He couldn't remember how many lives were lost in his hands in the dangerous situation just now. At that moment, he just wanted to avenge a man, and the impulse that exploded in his mind was only for this one obsession. Just read it.

The night passed like this, and just after dawn, before the mist floating in the forest dissipated, they set off and walked the mountain road for a day and a night before arriving at the capital of Jialing Kingdom——Ju.Su Zhongming got off his horse, ignored his injuries, and reported A Lin Tianduo, took A Lin Tianduo's little hand, and followed those Jialing men into a palace.

"King Wen please wait here, we will report to His Royal Highness the Prince." The man said, and then led his brothers to turn around and leave.Su Zhongming stayed in the hall and told A Lintian to sit down in his seat.

After a while, Qianqin really came, and walked into the hall with a smile, and Yueshuitian came with him.Hearing the sound, Su Zhongming got up, and before he could say a word of greetings, Qianqin opened his mouth: "King Wen, since you missed the appointment last time, I thought I would never have the chance to see you again, but I didn't expect that you would come here in person. Ha ha."

He glanced at the hall, and wondered: "Why... are you the only one here? Why don't you bring your subordinates, or Marshal Li with you?" Su Zhongming didn't answer, but subconsciously touched the suddenly painful wound.When Qian Qin saw it, he said, "By the way, I heard that a group of people stabbed you on the road. How about the wound?"

Enduring the pain, Su Zhongming replied: "Fortunately, the bleeding has stopped." Qianqin said, "It's better to apply medicine. If the wound festers, it will be troublesome." Su Zhongming smiled, "Now we have to It's winter, it shouldn't be so easy to fester, don't worry about me."

"I'll ask someone to bring the medicine to you!" Qianqin Dawei was kind, so he ordered the people in the palace to fetch the medicine immediately.Su Zhongming thanked, glanced at Yueshuitian, and asked Qianqin intentionally or unintentionally, "Mrs. The day I get married is the day I ascend the throne."

"Oh? Mrs. Fengxi wants you to marry her daughter before she will hand over the power to you?" Su Zhongming was pleasantly surprised.Qian Qin took it for granted: "She is also afraid that I will take away her glory, wealth and influence after I ascend the throne, so she uses the method of marriage. Only this method can have the best of both worlds."

Su Zhongming nodded in agreement and had nothing else to say.Yue Shuitian said at this time, "However, King Wen seems to have changed a lot compared to the past. I remember... King Wen didn't wear a sword before."

"No, it's just...it's just that I'm homeless now." Su Zhongming was miserable in his heart, but on the outside he could only put it lightly, forcing a smile.

Qianqin crossed his arms, deliberately making things difficult for him, "Really? I heard that the new king of the Wen Kingdom has already distributed arrest warrants among the people, offering a huge reward to capture you. Thousands of taels of gold are very important for Jialing Kingdom. Said, it is not a small amount, in order to help the poor people in Jialing, I am still considering whether to list you immediately and send you to Wen Country to receive the reward."

Su Zhongming was taken aback for a moment, looked at his face for a few moments, and felt that Qianqin was not a villain, so he calmly said: "Take me for a bounty, or ask me to come up with a strategy for governing the country, what does your highness think?" It's more worthwhile, I believe that I have already made a decision in my heart, don't I?"

As he expected, the other party was not deceived, Qianqin smiled, "I'm just kidding with you! Why are you so serious? It's a bit cold, let's have a drink!" Su Zhongming was very concerned about the wound, and declined Meaning, "But... I have injuries on my body, if I drink alcohol, I'm afraid it will..."

On the contrary, Qian Qin was very magnanimous, "It doesn't matter, just drink half a cup to warm your body." When Su Zhongming heard this, he felt that this is also feasible, so he respectfully obeyed.

After taking a sip of fine wine, Qian Qin said to Su Zhongming, "By the way, at that time I arrived at the capital of the Wen Kingdom. According to your intention, I first went to Mr. He's mansion to bother me, but I just stayed there for two days. I heard that the situation in Miyagi has changed drastically. Taifu He said that it is not suitable to stay for a long time, so let me go back to Jialing first. I know that this turmoil will affect all officials. I guess that Taifu He should be your confidant, so I will take him with you You’re back, and you’re still my guest now!”

"You brought him back together for me? You were afraid that I would not come back, so you brought him back as a hostage to threaten me to come back!" Su Zhongming hit the nail on the head as soon as he spoke.Qian Qin became serious, "I really brought him back out of good intentions, and it was really for you."

"Well, you call someone to call him out, I happen to have something to talk to him about." Su Zhongming replied.Qian Qin complied with him, and immediately ordered the people in the palace to summon He Wukui.Soon, He Wukui came in a hurry and bowed respectfully to Su Zhongming, "My minister sees Your Majesty."

Su Zhongming glanced at him, very helpless, "Wen country has changed hands, between us, how can there be any monarch and minister to say?" He Wukui insisted on going his own way, and said: "Although the country has changed hands, but the heart of loyalty will not change. , One day the ruler and the rulers of the world, how can it be cut off by a single blow because of the Miyagi coup."

"Teacher He, Mr. He!" Su Zhongming stood up, "Let's not talk about greetings, I have something to give to you, maybe after you accept it, you will have no regrets and no worries for the rest of your life."

He Wukui was very curious, "What did Your Majesty say?" Su Zhongming frowned, slightly displeased, "Change!" He Wukui respectfully said: "Yes." He also called him the Lord.Su Zhongming asked him, "Do you remember that you mentioned Le Ming to me when you were talking to me?"

"Remember..." He Wukui nodded and said yes, and pleaded again: "It's been a long time, since I can't find her whereabouts, I have no choice but to forget about her. My lord, don't mention her again." Su Zhongming replied, "If I say, I will Is there her whereabouts?" When He Wukui heard this, she couldn't believe it, and her heart trembled slightly, "Then Miss Le Ming..."

Su Zhongming took out a small sealed clay pot from his luggage and handed it to him, "But, I'm sorry..." He Wukui stared at the small pot in a daze, "This is it?" Su Zhongming said truthfully: "It's Le Ming's ashes."

He Wukui opened his mouth in shock, stretched out his hand, and took it tremblingly, "Why...why is this..." Su Zhongming told him the details helplessly, but he only understated and concealed half of the truth, "When I knew she was you... When I was looking for the girl, she was in great pain, and then... her fragrance faded away, so I had no choice but to bring her ashes back."

"Sure enough, it was the result of destiny... I... I will have no regrets from now on..." He Wukui was holding the small clay pot, her face was full of comfort and sadness, the two emotions were intertwined, but there was no Weep and cry.Su Zhongming immediately felt ashamed, and when Dingxuehou disappeared, his fragility was immediately revealed, he felt that compared with He Wukui, he was really far behind.

"You are a lord and a subject. I, who is left alone, am very moved." Qian Qin suddenly said, interrupting the conversation.Su Zhongming was slightly taken aback, and then he remembered that this man was also there, and he was full of shame and apology, "I'm sorry, I..." Qianqin interrupted him again, "The reason why I received you is because you still If you don’t fulfill the promise of the other half, if you cheat today, if you don’t keep it, I will throw you back to Wen Kingdom and let the new king dispose of you.”

Su Zhong was obviously very helpless, in order to protect himself, he had no choice but to do whatever he wanted, first he said to Yue Shuitian: "The man wants to talk about big things, if you don't mind, you can go back and accompany Mrs. Feng Xi first." Yue Shuitian snorted After a while, he opened his lips: "At the beginning, King Wen found a good way for me regardless of past suspicions, but now he taboos me?"

"No, that's not what it means, it's just..." Su Zhongming worried that she might have misunderstood, so he hurriedly explained.Yue Shuitian also interrupted him, "I'm not an ordinary person either. After the wedding, I will be the queen of Jialing Kingdom and share the affairs with His Highness. Shouldn't I be allowed to participate in the discussion of important affairs now?"

Su Zhongming didn't know what to do, so he glanced at Qian Qin.The other party was very open-minded, and said with a smile: "King Wen doesn't need to be shy, but it's okay to say it now." Su Zhongming had no choice but to follow him, and replied: "About the strategy you want to govern the country, in fact, simply put, it is reform, which will drag Jialing Kingdom the most. The law of the common people is removed, and the new law that is most beneficial to the common people is carried out."

"The law that is most beneficial to the people? You mean, we will give them whatever the people want? King Wen, if we really want to do that, won't we offend those noble children?" Qian Qin disagreed .

Su Zhongming explained: "It must be so, but the people are the foundation of the country. Have you ever wondered why there are thieves who dominate the war and do evil? Thieves are actually people, and they are those who have to rob others because they are too poor. Wealthy people, if the law is not inhumane, and the nobles plunder the people's fat, the people will not take the risk of becoming thieves."

He Wukui couldn't help agreeing, "The nobles are powerful, and they often take money from the common people, causing the people to live in poverty. Moreover, the nobles often do evil and go against the law among the people because of their power, and even have some relationship with the courtiers. I am an official in the court. I have seen this with my own eyes for many years, so I agree with the lord's words."

Qian Qin glanced at He Wukui, thought for a moment, and replied: "You are saying that, do you want me to attack the nobles after I ascend the throne? Those nobles are loyal to the royal family..."

"If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you get a tiger cub? Even if you are loyal to the royal family, as long as it is not good for the people, you should cut through the mess quickly and take back their power. Otherwise, even if you plan the reform content, you will inevitably be hindered by them. .”

Hearing Su Zhongming's words, Qianqin felt as if a knife had been stabbed in his heart, and the pain was unbearable. He neither had the heart to attack those loyal nobles, nor did he want them to hinder the reform, so it was difficult to make a decision for a while.

Su Zhongming waited for him for a while, but couldn't wait for his answer, so he said: "It doesn't matter what choice you make, the worst is not to reform, but I have to say, if there is another invasion from another country in the future, go to Wen It is not so easy for the country to ask for help, after all, the current king is not me."

He wished that the man would immediately agree not to reform, so that he would not have to rack his brains to recall the painful content of the textbook and use it as a reference.

Qianqin pondered for a long time, and finally, under Su Zhongming's expectation, he opened his lips: "Then... I have no choice but to give up and try your proposal. Next, how to reform? Please tell me the reform plan .”

Su Zhongming was a little surprised, thought for a while, and said: "At least, you should tell me about Jialing's national conditions, the more detailed the better, otherwise, I really don't know how to give you a plan." In his heart, he really planned to delay , took the opportunity to come up with countermeasures.Qian Qin didn't have any doubts, and immediately agreed, and talked with him endlessly, all the way to the dusk.

By the time Qianqin finished speaking, Su Zhongming had already thought of the reform plan that was most suitable for Jialing Kingdom recorded in the book, raised the corners of his lips, smiled slightly, and wrote the reform plan on the paper.After He Wukui looked up at the sky, he reminded: "It's getting late, the lord is probably hungry too, Your Highness, please host a banquet!"

Qian Qin said happily: "That's natural." He immediately took Su Zhongming to the banquet hall.Eating beef and sheep delicacies, drinking milk tea, this is a joyful enjoyment, but during the period, Mr. Qianqin mentioned the man Dingxuehou, which made Su Zhongming happy but he couldn't be happy at all, he just ate and drank blindly , silent.

He Wukui had seen Ding Xuehou's fate earlier, so he knew it well, so he comforted Su Zhongming: "My lord, some things will happen when they should happen, don't be too sad, take care of yourself, and focus on the overall situation." .”

Su Zhongming nodded, picked up the silver cup, and took a sip of milk tea.Qianqin laughed, clapped his hands, called out the girls to play music, stood up again, and said to Su Zhongming, "I have witnessed the dance of Wen Kingdom, I heard that you made it up, King Wen, it is called Tango, and later you often I am entertaining myself, I am happy today, so I will make a fool of myself, and ask King Wen for advice."

"I don't have a partner, how can I guide you?" Su Zhongming said directly.Qianqin laughed, and said: "King Wen, you are so confused, I ask you to point me out, isn't it your dance partner?" Then, he went to Su Zhongming himself to invite him.

Su Zhongming couldn't refuse, so he had no choice but to agree, got up, walked to the center of the hall, and slowly danced an elegant tango with Qian Qin, but kept his face sullen.After a dance, He Wu clapped his palms, opened his lips and praised: "Your Highness's dancing posture is really beautiful, it is really not easy to achieve such a good result in such a short period of time!"

Qianqin returned to his seat and only asked, "How does that compare to Li Xuan?" He Wukui said calmly, "This is naturally because Li Hou is better, because Li Hou has his lord to personally guide him every day, and his success is determined by his master." Come here."

Qianqin looked at Su Zhongming, "So, if I ask King Wen to stay in Jialing Kingdom, I will definitely surpass Li Xuan if I ask him to stay in Jialing Kingdom every day." Su Zhongming was surprised, "Huh? Stay?" Qianqin Qin nodded, "You can no longer go back to Wen Country. You have nowhere to go. You might as well live in Jialing Country. With Jialing Country protecting you, the new king of Wen Country won't dare to do anything to you."

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