laughing soul

The news of the upcoming war in the south of the Yangtze River was suppressed by Qiu Sheng unconsciously, and there was another Qiu Wei who had an ambiguous attitude towards this matter. Since Qiu Sheng claimed to give up the throne, the relationship between the uncle and nephew was very delicate and complicated. One of the few people who reached an unanimous point of view was to pretend to be peaceful and coax the people to settle their minds at the moment after the war with the Nanman had just ended.As a result, few people in the military newspaper capital where Yalf led the new military division to wander around the south of the Yangtze River and plotted against the law knew that there was a short-lived whitewashed illusion of peace in the imperial city.

Qiu Wei sealed the mouths of several high-ranking ministers both softly and hard. Tao Qinglin, the thorn in the past, has been educated by him and can no longer be hardened. He only dared to discuss with Jiang Chen secretly the reason for the official orifice, but he still couldn't figure out the profoundness of it. The inner thoughts of the tester have no choice but to give up after a while.

In the end, I should think about it. When the mountains and rivers are in turmoil, the two civil servants are just talking on paper. For people like Qiu Sheng Qiuwei who have grown hard wings from the bloody wind, they are just ignorant. Not to count.

Dong Qi, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, may also be doing things with this idea. At first, he discussed with Tao Jiang how to persuade Qiu Wei to announce the news to the outside world. The more brave.In order to be clean and tidy so as not to disturb each other, Dong Qi simply drew a clear line of separation from the two of them, so much so that Tao Qinglin was too shocked to say a word when he saw Qiu Wei meeting Wang Deng who was going to the south of the Yangtze River to support him in the Yizheng Hall.

"Wang Deng of the Northwest Army has been ordered to support the Jiangnan battlefield."

"General Wang please hurry up," Qiu Wei took two sips of tea unhurriedly, then slowly lifted his heavy butt from the dragon chair, gave Wang Deng a hand, and asked casually He said, "Where is Miss He? Didn't you come with the general?"

Wang Deng was taken aback, thinking that although He Lingyu's name was indeed mentioned in the letter sent to the capital before departure, at her own request, she never listed that name separately like Wang Deng. It's just that she was submerged in the ordinary lieutenants and was unobtrusive, so Qiu Wei still singled out her to ask specifically: "Miss He went to Huadu first to transfer military supplies and ordnance. It was written by her, and she said that if you don’t use those things any later, they can only be left in the underground cellar to rust and rot slowly, so I am in a hurry to transfer them.”

Wang Deng has always been a straightforward person who keeps his mouth shut, and even though he has no friendship with Prince Qing'an, he still couldn't help turning the doubts in his heart into substantive glances towards Qiu Wei. Sweeping, seeing that person Shi Shiran holding a cup and slowly blowing down the bowl of new tea, he probably didn't see his overly emotional eyes, he was just relieved when he heard Qiu Wei's cold voice: "Miss He has a prestigious reputation and is the deputy station owner of the arsenal's deputy station. Naturally, this king wants to intervene."

Wang Deng was startled, and realized that the man in front of him also had an eye under the teacup that was almost inseparable from him.

The hall was dead silent, and Wang Deng racked his brains for words for a long time, but he couldn't find a word suitable to resolve the stiff atmosphere in front of his eyes.He didn't speak, and no one would touch this hot potato, which offended the biggest master in the palace at the moment, who always pretended to be deaf and dumb and didn't answer.

At any rate, he waited until Qiu Wei sipped the tea in one gulp before hearing him break the silence. Perhaps because of drinking tea, his voice was much clearer and crisper than before, and the horrifying sense of oppression was actually Three points are missing: "It's just that Miss He is a girl, and her body is inevitably weaker and thinner. Let her go to Huadu alone to transfer military supplies. Can General Wang feel at ease?"

The question was so ambiguous and strange that almost half of the people in the hall slightly raised their heads to see Qiu Wei's expression, but only saw the outline of his forehead wrapped under the black and gold forehead, and the line of his lips was indifferent, showing no emotion at all. ups and downs.

Wang Deng didn't know what kind of medicine he sold in the gourd, so he just answered truthfully: "Miss He is not an ordinary lady who concentrates on women's embroidery, but a female general who is stronger than many men. Even if she goes alone, It may not be inappropriate. Furthermore, the general will receive an urgent order to dispatch troops. How dare he take care of military affairs? Even if there are 1 worries, he should not assign too many soldiers and horses to protect him. The order of military talisman , the general dare not disobey."

Standing among the ministers, Dong Qi chewed Wang Deng's words back and forth several times. He didn't find anything wrong with his nitpicking, and only looked at Qiu Wei who was panting for breath.

At some point, Li Ci replaced his empty tea bowl with a new cup of tea with great foresight. This man could just grab a little chance of delaying time and dawdle as he pleases.Wang Deng uttered these words resoundingly, and the only response to him was the slight sound of the collision between the porcelain bowl and the bowl lid. The man who dared to shake off his burden really began to drink tea calmly.

Wang Deng, who has always been somewhat impatient and impatient, waited for a long time, and finally began to inexplicably want to ask something. He was about to raise his head and open his mouth, but he heard a mild cough from the left side. When he turned his head, it was Jiang Chen.

It was probably because he shouldered the heavy responsibility of guarding Qiu Sheng many years ago, Jiang Chen still had a smattering of the complicated hand gestures used in the military camp, and quickly gestured with his hands half-hidden under the wide sleeves of his robe.

Afraid of Prince Qing'an who was full of eyes on the dragon chair, Jiang Chen's hand gestures were quick and urgent, and the fingers hidden under his sleeves were still a little unable to stretch, but such a short hint, for Wang Deng, Suffice it to say.

Be cautious.

After being in the barracks of the Northwest Army in Weizhou for a long time, Wang Deng has almost forgotten what kind of atmosphere it was like to enter Beijing and go to court, but he still vaguely remembers that it should not be such a pool of stagnant water, as if there was only one dumb person left in the entire political hall. Still alive in general.

At least when Qiu Sheng was sitting on the dragon chair, although he was sitting upright and concentrating on it, his muscles and bones were somehow bent, exuding an irresistible prodigal air.It's not like the neurotic and slow-moving prince at the moment. He clearly left the imperial city to travel around the world on his own initiative, but he has the so-called demeanor of the emperor than the former emperor who died in an accident. He is so indifferent and alienated that it is difficult to get close.

Besides, Jiang Chen, Tao Qinglin and the others are probably suspected of being arrogated by favor and arrogance. In the past, relying on their relationship with Qiu Sheng, which was a little beyond ordinary people, they have always been outspoken and admonishing.Probably because he knew that Qiu Sheng used to pretend to be angry and bluffed people, but it was difficult to arouse the true fire of Samadhi, so he didn't worry too much when he got the punishment and went back.

However, Prince Qing'an's attitude is quite different.

Not to mention rewards and punishments, but any case that has been drafted and finalized, no matter what, it will not be moved again.Rao Wang Deng didn't know much about these civil servants sitting in the hall every day, and based on his general impression, he could see that half of the old faces were missing among the courtiers today.

This is clear and clear, no wonder you have to be cautious.

Seeing that he was drinking another bowl of tea, everyone seemed to have gotten used to the cold and chilling atmosphere of the court hall. They all lowered their heads obediently to look at the toes of their shoes, with their ears perked up ready to listen.

In this strange and peculiar atmosphere, Wang Deng gradually got used to it from scratching his ears and cheeks on pins and needles at the beginning, and pushed back, realizing that this is the proper scene of the court. Over the years, he is used to the appearance of a harmonious spring breeze. But it was transformed by Qiu Sheng.

"General Wang,"

Wang Deng raised his head abruptly, only to see Qiu Wei said calmly, "When the Jiangnan war is over, how about I ask you a will?"

for me?

Wang Deng lowered his head calmly, and pressed his slightly surprised expression under the shadow of the broken hair on his forehead. After taking a breath, he replied: "I don't know what the end is..."

"A marriage decree." Regardless of Wang Deng's eyes staring at him in amazement, Qiu Wei smiled rarely, as if to appease the panicked general, "How about betrotting Miss He to you? "

At this moment, all the civil and military officials in the court looked at Wang Deng with an astonished expression in disbelief, as if he was struggling to find out how the man who was temporarily transferred to the Jiangnan battlefield was different from himself. preferential treatment.

Among these gazes mixed with countless emotions, Jiang Chen was the only one who lowered his head indifferently. He seemed to be extremely entangled in thinking hard for a moment, and then he sighed softly.

Until now, the prince's thoughts have been revealed without any concealment.It's just that although this mere political hall is buzzing with people, almost no one knows what is going on in this person's mind. Even if he, Jiang Chen, is well aware of this man's wolfish ambitions, he has no choice but to hide his thoughts in the clouds. Under Feng Qing's face, he remained silent.

I am afraid that most of the courtiers still think that Qiu Sheng returned to the capital after the melee in the south of the Yangtze River was over, and continued to be his rather half-hearted little emperor, making some harmless little jokes in the political hall when he was free, which can also be called He Qinghai The ideal blueprint of the Yan period.He is still so young, and the future will be held in the hands of this man for many years to come. Qiu Wei is just a mountain monster who killed halfway, how can he shake his dominance of the country?

Even looking at the current situation in the court situation, almost half of the old ministers have been replaced with new faces, which is clearly in the direction of Qiu Wei.However, people with a discerning eye can still see the difference in strength clearly. If Qiu Wei really wants to do something inhumane, not to mention the attitude of the Northwest Army, even the South Camp and the current navy forces are all without exception. Going straight to Qiu Sheng's command, that person is a creature who was beaten out of a sea of ​​blood, how can Qiu Wei resist him?

The war period was abnormal. Qiu Sheng took the lead and won the respect and trust of all the officials. Qiu Wei is just a dog for a while, so why are all cats and dogs coveting the imperial power and throne?

Jiang Chen lowered his head sadly, and let out a long breath.

Tao Qinglin who was beside him seemed to be aware of it, took a step back and said in a low voice, "Master Jiang?"

Ordinarily, with Jiang Chen Dayue's position as right minister, he should have stood at the top of all civil and military officials, but recently it was spring, and the old man's health was worsening year after year, and he had three lingering low-grade fevers last night. I wanted to hand over a brochure and rest at home, but I really wanted to meet General Wang, who came here so hard, he came a few moments late, and stood at the same place with Tao Qinglin, not far away from Qiu Wei. Less, what to do should be invisible.

Jiang Chen replied in a low voice: "He is trying to win over General Wang."

Tao Qinglin nodded when he heard the words, and seemed to have the same intention: "Northwest Army, does he really want to stand against His Majesty?"

"I'm afraid that's exactly what it means," Jiang Chen carefully looked at Qiu Wei's eyes, seeing that they happened to fall on Wang Deng who was still dumbfounded, and then he said with relief, "But Xiao Sheng may not be able to get along with him. fight."

Tao Qinglin was taken aback: "How could it be?"

High and powerful above ten thousand people, the supreme power that the princes and grandchildren of all dynasties do not recognize, even though Qiu Sheng was a wanderer who loved the mountains, rivers and people, and has tasted the charm of controlling the country with his hands. Do you not change your original intention and go home persistently?

This is too otherworldly and different. I am afraid that there are very few people like this in the past and present. Tao Qinglin doesn't believe it.

However, Jiang Chen only sighed quietly, and lowered his voice even more, with an almost whispering tone: "Little Sheng has grown up under my eyes so far, although soaking in the imperial palace has added some sinister and hostile aura, but..."

Looking up at Qiu Wei with an unpredictable expression, Jiang Chen inadvertently made a comparison between the two in his heart: "It's still the same as the young boy's unrestrained temperament. Imperial power is certainly attractive to ordinary people, but if it is Putting it on him is just a shackle."

It is rumored that seven years can grind a person's original mind beyond recognition, and the same is true among the dye vats in the palace, but he never imagined that there would be such a stubborn and stubborn person.

I have seen the most sinister heart in the imperial city, standing proudly in it covered with red blood, but I have never forgotten why I came here back then, and I left when I became famous.

"The most important reason why he was so disheartened about the prince's rebellion was not that he was saddened by the people in the royal family who killed each other, but that he was angry that there was no successor to the throne in his hand. Even if the world was happy, he would not be able to retreat. "Jiang Chen said indifferently, "However, it is different now, he has almost entrusted the entire palace to the prince, how many days has he been back to Beijing these past few years?"

Tao Qinglin followed the train of thought given by Jiang Chen and slowly reasoned it out, and couldn't help frowning and asked, "If that's the case, why does the prince still insist on forcing His Majesty?"

"It's not coercion, it's like asking for a backer to protect himself. There is also a possibility that he still has a flaw in his body." Jiang Chen looked at Qiu Wei with a slightly colder gaze, "Once Xiao Sheng finds out, he will Weaknesses that can prevent him from ascending to the throne smoothly."

What he said was somewhat cryptic. Tao Qinglin didn't know any information other than the limited information given by Qiu Wei and Jiang Chen these years. He wanted to ask more details, but when Jiang Chen pressed his palm, he understood It's not easy to say this here, so I looked up at the two who had been silent for a long time, just as I heard Wang Deng say: "Master, thank you for your kindness...but it depends on Miss He's intentions. In the end, it’s not easy to be the master.”

Jiang Chen's eyes lit up slightly, although he didn't know if Wang Deng had spent half a day calculating this to prevaricate Qiu Wei, or it was because he really wanted to ask He Lingyu's opinion. Jiang Chen replied to the so-called marriage decree by himself, but he really couldn't think of a better idea.

Qiu Wei's expression froze slightly, which was rare. This time, he seemed to feel that he was meeting his opponent, and he was not consciously or unintentionally wasting time: "We have fought side by side for many years, and General Wang has treated her with such meticulous care. Miss He must be aware of it. Thinking so It's also safe, but it seems that this king is reckless, I admire it."

Before Wang Deng could take advantage of the situation, he heard the ministers in the hall chattering and discussing in a low voice. They actually frightened Wang Deng, who didn't know what was going on, and didn't dare to speak anymore.

It's no wonder they made a fuss, but it's really hard to hear Qiu Da's poisonous tongue say something nice.This man has always been seen squinting at people with big white eyeballs, and his mouth has always been sour and sarcastic, and he doesn't even respond to a word of false flattery and sarcasm on weekdays. It's not uncommon.When all the civil and military men in the court thought that this god could only talk like this, Wang Deng popped up out of nowhere. He obviously didn't do anything big, but he got a compliment from Qiu Wei from the bottom of his heart with a lot of face. It's annoying to look at the stupid look of unknown reason.

Enemies that you disliked me on weekdays and that you thought you wanted to kick in the air, at this moment, they all became united in fighting against each other.They didn't dare to speak directly to Qiu Wei, so they had to stare at Wang Deng, who was facing away from them, with the eyes of an abandoned woman, trying to gather the strength of all the officials to burn two holes in this man alive.

Tao Qinglin secretly admired: "It will mobilize enthusiasm."

Jiang Chen was speechless for a long time, before he said indifferently: "This is also his skill."

The courtiers in the political hall here are very busy competing for favor, and everyone has schemes to stand out in front of Qiu Wei, but Yu Zizhong is absolutely not in the mood to show off his prestige at the head of his family.This new type of clairvoyance was transformed into a four-faced look by Luchong, a layman. When it was placed on the bridge of the nose, it knocked the ears, and when it was buckled on the edge of the ear, it tightly strangled the tip of the nose. The most terrifying thing is that this thing cannot be adjusted. size direction.Yu Zizhong was rather entangled and blew the warm spring breeze on the viewing pavilion for a while, hesitating for a long time between whether to sacrifice his ears to make his nose full, or to give up the bridge of his nose to make his ears more comfortable, and finally decided to go back to the military camp and find an old guy to wear it. Wear.

So if you don't have diamonds, don't do the porcelain work, it's a shame.

Angrily, he went down to the high pavilion, but saw a soldier running towards him: "General Yu!"

Yu Zizhong immediately took care of his hideous expression, and quickly became serious: "What's the matter?"

"A man with a scar on his face came to the barracks. This man is really vicious and looks like a ghost king, but he claims to be a subordinate of Mr. Chu. He came here to deliver sulfur charcoal wood and soap medicine water chestnuts on his behalf. He is currently being patrolled. The team stopped at the door, saying that if the general doesn’t go forward sooner, he will inevitably force a breakthrough and start a massacre.”

Yu Zizhong frowned, and tried his best to recall what Chu Yu said at the time, but he didn't think of the fact that he said someone would come to give it to him. Literally: "Go, go and have a look."

Unexpectedly, before he took a few steps, another soldier came running profusely in sweat: "General Yu!"

Cold sweat dripped down Yu Zizhong's forehead: "Did he do it?"

"Never, this person said that his name is Zhou Yong. This errand should have been transported by Mr. Chu, and it has nothing to do with him. It's not an incense stick, but I'm in a hurry, so I put the two carriages aside. He just walked away and didn't hurt anyone."