mountain and river oath

"Are you familiar with the affairs of the Ministry of War?" Shu Zilan asked in a low voice.

"I'm familiar with it," Zhao Jing said, looking at Shu Zilan, "Do you know Su Pengcheng?"

"I know" Shu Zilan said.

"Who is he? What does he have to do with Concubine Li?" Zhao Jing asked.

"His surname is Su, and Concubine Li is also surnamed Su, guess what?" Shu Zilan said.

"I know he is from Concubine Li's family, but I don't know their relationship," Zhao Jing said.

"The Su family started out as a businessman. There are countless shops across the country, and they have accumulated huge wealth, but they have always been looked down upon by others. The Su family has produced many business talents in several generations, but no one has become an official. Concubine Li is the eldest daughter of the head of the Su family of this generation. Su Min was born beautiful and intelligent. Master Su loved her a lot. He taught her piano, chess, calligraphy and painting since she was a child. Concubine Li refused to marry the daughter of the Su family, and threatened to marry the most powerful person in the world."

"Isn't the most powerful person in the world the emperor?" Zhao Jing said.

"Yes, once she said something like this, her reputation became even worse, and more people came to the Su residence. Her fame spread to the palace, and the emperor issued an order to recruit Concubine Li into the palace. Concubine Li won the emperor's favor by her own means. The grace never fades," Shu Zilan said slowly.

"What does this have to do with Su Pengcheng?" Zhao Jing said.

"Su Pengcheng was originally a distant cousin of the Su family. He was successful in business and became a rich man. By chance, he lived in Su's mansion. When he saw Concubine Li, he has been fond of her ever since. He can't forget her every day. The concubine is arrogant and looks down on people who do business, and has never confessed, he is the one who sees concubine Li off when she enters the palace," Shu Zilan said.

"I can't tell that Su Pengcheng is a lover," Zhao Jing said.

"For so many years, he has been loyal and loyal to King Yu, providing them with financial resources, and doing many secret things. The Su family has strong financial resources, but few people in politics. In order to improve the position of the Su family and cultivate the power of King Yu, Li The concubine put Su Pengcheng into the Ministry of War very early on. Su Pengcheng gave up Wan Guan's family wealth, started as a Cao officer in the Ministry of War, and climbed to his current position step by step. For so many years, although King Yu was loved by the emperor since he was a child, he went to court early Participated in politics, made friends with rich children from all sides, and accumulated a large number of contacts in the court. The Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Households all have staff, but only the Ministry of War and the army have always been controlled by the royal family, and he cannot penetrate. , Su Pengcheng is the only person in the Ministry of War. King Yu values ​​him, but hates him. Once Su Pengcheng loses his value, King Yu will definitely kill him," Shu Zilan said.

"Does Su Pengcheng know?" Zhao Jing asked.

"I know, but he is still loyal to King Yu. For so many years, he has served as the Minister of the Ministry of War. There are many people who win him over. The Wang family has also won over him, right?" Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing and said.

Zhao Jing nodded and said, "Yes, my grandfather once said that Su Pengcheng is well-rounded and has many friends. He is a rare talent. He tried to win over Su Pengcheng, but he rejected him."

"He has been helping King Yu win over the army, do you still remember Chen Youliang?" Shu Zilan said.

"Remember" Zhao Jing said.

"He and Su Pengcheng have a good relationship in private," Shu Zilan said.

"So at that time, you would hesitate and suspect that Chen Youliang was from King Yu?" Zhao Jing said.

"Yes, Chen Youliang didn't send troops to help in the end," Shu Zilan said.

Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan, and understood that the reason why Shu Zilan knew such a secret thing must be Zhao Chong who told him, he was jealous, jealous of those times, without him, it was Zhao Chong who accompanied Shu Zilan.

Shu Zilan noticed Zhao Jing's strangeness, and pushed Zhao Jing away injured. Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan, knowing that he was sensitive to his emotions, and said "Rong Qing"

Shu Zilan felt embarrassed, some things, even if she didn't say anything, but it was there, between the two of them, came out by accident, stabbed each other, he turned and left sadly, Zhao Jing hurriedly grabbed Shu Zilan, Shu Zilan Lan looked at Zhao Jing hurt, Zhao Jing felt pain in his heart, he accidentally made Shu Zilan sad.

"I'm sorry," Zhao Jing said.

"You didn't feel sorry for me, but I was sorry for you. You have always known about the matter between me and Zhao Chong, but you never said it. I know that you feel uncomfortable, but it has already happened. I can't lie to you and cover everything up. If you Mind, we" Shu Zilan couldn't go on, he couldn't bear it, he couldn't bear everything with Zhao Jing, those crazy and willful joys never happened in his quiet first half of his life, this is the taste of love, it turns out that this is what love is like. It is love, he began to taste the taste of love, but he will lose it.

"Rong Qing" Zhao Jing took Shu Zilan's hand.

"Let go," Shu Zilan said sadly.

"Don't let go," Zhao Jing said stubbornly, "Yes, I'm jealous of Zhao Chong. I didn't accompany you when you were young, but because of the past, you are what you are today. From the beginning of knowing you, I knew you Let's let go of the relationship with Zhao Chong."

"Can you let go?" Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing and asked.

Zhao Jing was silent.

Shu Zilan felt that she was about to cry, so he shook Zhao Jing's hand and turned to leave.

"I can," Zhao Jing said loudly.

"I can't." Shu Zilan said sadly, "Why did we miss each other when we were young?"

"Rong Qing" Zhao Jing grabbed Shu Zilan and hugged him pitifully, "You are not wrong, we are all ordinary people who have been played by fate, no one can go back to that time, start over, forget it, okay? "

"Can you forget? Can you not mind? Can you pretend that nothing happened and face Zhao Chong calmly? You see everything about us, and you are the one who accompanied me all the way. Wound, as a friend, you comfort me, but we are not friends anymore, I am with Zhao Chong, I know many things about him, in the battle between you and him, I will tell you more secret things about him, can you Are you relieved? Or you don’t ask me, and check it yourself. How should I deal with myself at this time? Am I going to become the most embarrassing marginal figure in the Qi Palace? It’s still a joke.” Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing and said.

"Rong Qing, you are thinking too much," Zhao Jing said.

"Am I thinking too much, or are you unwilling to face it?" Shu Zilan asked.

"Let me think about it, okay?" Zhao Jing said.

"You don't have to think about it, I'll go" Shu Zilan said in despair, he turned to leave.

"Rong Qing" Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan's resolute figure and said, "There is a problem between us, let's solve it together and don't mention breaking up, okay?" Zhao Jing said.

"How to solve it?" Shu Zilan asked.

"I mind Zhao Chong, I'm jealous of him, that's because I love you, you are everything to me." Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan, "I hate myself for not being with you and sharing your happiness and sorrow during your best time , but things have already happened, we only have to look forward, I will not forget it, nor ignore it, let it exist, spur us all the time, cherish each other, okay? We will not break up, we will not quarrel , okay?" Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and said.

Shu Zilan's mood gradually eased, she looked at Zhao Jing and said nothing.

Zhao Jing stepped forward to hug Shu Zilan tentatively, but Shu Zilan didn't struggle, Zhao Jing said lovingly, "Fool, I understand what you mean, you want to give me the best of yourself, but having you is already the best thing to do." Good arrangement, I have nothing else to ask for in this life," Zhao Jing said softly.

Shu Zilan laughed through her tears. Two extremely intelligent people, because of such a thing, are sad and noisy. Maybe this is the power of love, which has nothing to do with intelligence. It is like a cloud in summer, sometimes dark clouds, thunder bursts, and sometimes sunshine Bright, sunny, and unpredictable.

"I'm going back," Shu Zilan said.

Zhao Jing was reluctant to let go.

Shu Zilan smiled and pushed Zhao Jing away and said, "If something happens, someone will come to Huanhua Courtyard to find me."

"When will we be able to stay together day and night?" Zhao Jing said reluctantly.

"I don't know" Shu Zilan said sadly, their feelings can only be hidden and avoided, they can't see the light, just like a mouse in the dark, once exposed, everyone shouts and beats, perhaps even worse than a mouse crossing the street.

"Bah, bah, I was wrong," Zhao Jing said hastily.

"Forget it." Shu Zilan reluctantly showed her face, and said, "I'm leaving." Holding an umbrella, he gradually disappeared into the dense rain. Zhao Jing stood in the flower hall, watching with bewilderment.

Zhao Jing looked at the account books for two months. He basically knew the affairs of the Ministry of War for three years. Flawless, the bigger the problem is.

Zhao Jing sat in the court room, tapped his fingers on the table,

"Call Su Shilang over here," Zhao Jing said.

"Yes" the waiter Tong'er went out, after a while, Su Pengcheng walked in, looked at Zhao Jing and said, "Your Highness looking for me?"

"Yes." Zhao Jing looked at Su Pengcheng without saying a word.

Su Pengcheng was worried, and said, "I don't know why Your Highness called his subordinates over?"

"Do you know Chen Youliang?" Zhao Jing said.

Su Pengcheng's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "I know, the commander of the garrison in Qiu County"

"How many soldiers and horses does Chen Youliang have?" Zhao Jing asked.

"Thirty thousand" Su Pengcheng said carefully.

"Thirty thousand?" Zhao Jing looked at Su Pengcheng and said.

Under Zhao Jing's aggressive gaze, Su Pengcheng was almost out of breath. He didn't know why Zhao Jing asked, so he said "yes"

"Okay, I see, you go down," Zhao Jing said.

Su Pengcheng breathed a sigh of relief, turned and walked out.

Zhao Jing watched the curtain close, and knew in his heart that Su Pengcheng had lied. Chen Youliang did not have 1 soldiers. When he defeated Yeqi and was stationed at Yangguan, he secretly sent spies to find the messenger who sent the message. Being killed by a group of Rouran bandits, Zhao Jing knew in his heart that these bandits must have a close relationship with Chen Youliang.He once asked the spies casually, how many people does Chen Youliang have?The number reported by the spies was that Chen Youliang had only 2 horses, but now Su Pengcheng said that there were [-]. Compared with Su Pengcheng's number, Zhao Jing believed the spies' words more.The extra [-] people are just a number. There are no such people at all. Su Pengcheng is helping Chen Youliang to pay for nothing. It is no wonder that Chen Youliang will not come to help him. Once he dies on the battlefield, who will know these secret things?If he is dead, King Yu will also lose a rival, which is the best of both worlds.