Wolf Dysprosium

In October, Liangjing, which has already entered the winter, seldom has a bright sky. It is always heavy with thick clouds, but the snow never comes.

You Junshan had never stayed in Liang Jing at this season.He remembered that it should have snowed in Fenghu City in October last year.The military department will distribute charcoal for the generals' families to keep warm in the winter. He and Bai Ni are both generals of the Northwest Army, so they can get double shares.

Jin Mingzhao doesn't go home very often. He likes to stay in the military headquarters, or sit around the stove with the soldiers to keep warm, gossip, or read maps and take notes in the military headquarters. Side dish, greet You Junshan and son-in-law Qiu Hui to drink together.

Qiu Hui's home is not far from You Junshan's home. Bai Ni and Jin Yunying have a very close relationship, and the two families often communicate with each other. He still remembers the feeling of Jin Yunying's child being held in his arms.He had a beard, and the kid liked to raise his hand to grab it, which always made his face crooked and his nose slanted, causing endless pain.

It snowed heavily in Fenghu City.When it snows, he and Bai Ni will ride horses to the mountains near Fenghu.The upper reaches of the Lexing River have not yet dried up, but a thick layer of ice has formed on the surface of the river.Heavy snow fell like goose feathers, and the mountains outside the city, up and down, were all vast.

Thinking about these endless past events, You Junshan carefully hid a soft sword on his arm.This is what he must do every morning. When the soft sword that accompanied him since he was a child is placed close to his body, he really feels safe and secure.

The soft sword was sharp, and the blade was coated with a thin layer of wax so as not to scratch You Junshan's skin.When he uses the soft sword, he will infuse his internal force at the moment he draws it out, the wax layer will melt, and the sharp edge can break the hair.

The soft sword is his secret weapon, which he brought to Dayu from Jinqiang.Bai Ni asked him about the origin of this sword, You Junshan said it was a relic of his parents, and Bai Ni knew that he had witnessed the tragic death of his parents, so at this time he would always lean against him, hold his hand holding the sword, and said no more.

He thought to himself, if Bai Ni knew that these origins and the past were all lies, according to her temperament, she would definitely kill herself.

After everything was ready, You Junshan opened the door and walked out.Last night, he was on duty next to Cen Rong, and he only changed his value in the early morning. After sleeping for two hours, he was woken up: it was Cen Rong who was going out of the city to worship, and told You Junshan to go with him.

The emperor's illness worsened day by day, and Cen Rong became more anxious day by day.He kept quiet in front of outsiders, but when he returned home, he often lost his temper with the princess.He quarreled in a mess, and reconciled the next day, sighing, talking about his uneasiness and troubles, and how the kind Jin Yan used to quarrel with him because of various misunderstandings, and the princess had to spend a lot of effort to comfort him. he.

You Junshan helped Cen Rong to send gifts to Jin Yan several times. Although Jin Yan accepted it, his attitude was indifferent, showing no signs of happiness or anger.You Junshan couldn't figure out Jin Yan's attitude, he just felt that the little general was becoming more and more alienated from him.

Cen Rong went out of the city to pay homage to the grave of his mother's family.A group of people rode away from the outer city of Liangjing, and saw another group of people on horses at the Buyuan Pavilion outside the city.You Junshan's eyes were vicious, and he could tell at a glance that those were all members of the army.The headed man was imposing, with a white face and a slight beard, about the same age as Jin Mingzhao, with a cold face, and nodded to Cen Rong from a distance.

"Uncle." Cen Rong drove his horse closer, "Have you been waiting for a long time?"

You Junshan followed behind Cen Rong, slightly startled: This person turned out to be Song Huaizhang, the king of Guangren in the southern border!

Song Huaizhang answered a few words in vain, and his gaze fell to You Junshan.You Junshan hurriedly bowed his head to salute, Song Huaizhang asked, "Is this the one who came back to life from Baiqueguan?"

"Exactly." Cen Rong said, "You Junshan was once a fierce general under the command of General Zhongzhao."

Song Huaizhang took another look, turned his horse's head and walked forward leisurely.

You Junshan followed closely behind Cen Rong, and the two chatted without shy away from him.

"When will your fifth younger brother return to Fenghu City?"

"I don't know yet. Daddy is reluctant to let him go." Cen Rong replied, "But I think Cen Jin really wants to go back."

Song Huaizhang sneered: "Of course he wants to go back. Now that Jin Qiang is approaching Fenghu City, if he doesn't hurry up, this military achievement will be monopolized by Zhang Yue again."

Cen Rong: "It is said that Zhang Yue and him are very at odds."

Song Huaizhang: "It's just a show. Liang Anchong supports Cen Jin. How can his son-in-law be at odds with Cen Jin?"

Cen Rong: "Fifth Brother has quarreled with Grand Master Liang a few times, but they are always on the court. He is very rude to Grand Master Liang."

Song Huaizhang was slightly taken aback.

Cen Rong smiled crookedly with his fox eyes: "Is this also a show? My fifth younger brother doesn't have Linglong's ability like mine. He goes straight and doesn't know how to hide it."

Song Huaizhang: "Liang Anchong has nine orifices in his heart, and he is more like a fox than you. With his training, I'm afraid your fifth younger brother has already learned the ability to pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger."

He returned to Liangjing this time, in addition to the sacrificial sweep, another reason was to visit Emperor Renzheng, who was seriously ill, and explain to Emperor Renzheng why he did not let the Southern Army rush to help Fenghu.Emperor Renzheng is now lying on the couch and cannot move, so Song Huaizhang simply stays in Liangjing and waits for a result.

The uncle and nephew were walking and chatting, Song Huaizhang suddenly looked back at You Junshan, and said to Cen Rong, "I have news about Empress Shunyi."

Cen Rong and You Junshan tightened their grips almost at the same time: "Where is she?"

"In Chiyan, I was detained by the Chiyan royal family." Song Huaizhang laughed, "I heard from the Chiyan king that after Jin Mingzhao died, Fenghu was invaded by the Jin Qiang army, and a group of Chiyan people planned to flee back to their hometown. I met Emperor Shunyi who was seriously ill. Chiyan people recognized the golden ring on her hand and knew that she was a descendant of the royal family, so they took her away along the way, took good care of her all the way, and recuperated in Chiyan Elephant Palace for a long time. Now she has recovered , it's all right."

You Junshan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After Cen Jingshu recovered from his illness, he was guarded by members of the Chiyan royal family and could not leave.King Chiyan seized the news to find Song Huaizhang, hoping to exchange Cen Jingshu, Song Huaizhang, and Da Yu for five years of tax relief.

Chiyan is a vassal state of Dayu. Many years ago, it had a long land dispute with Dayu. Later, King Guangren went to fight to suppress the southern border. The two sides have lived in peace for more than 20 years.But after the war subsided that year, Da Yu imposed heavy taxes on Chi Yan as punishment.

"I've heard about heavy taxes in southern Xinjiang." Cen Rong said, "But why does King Chiyan think we're nervous about Empress Shunyi?"

Song Huaizhang glanced at him: "You should call her aunt. Don't let people talk about such trivial matters."

Cen Rong was taken aback, and immediately changed his words: "Thank you cousin for reminding me. Yes, Aunt Shunyi."

"The barbarians in southern Xinjiang are short-sighted! Apart from the hostage in his hand, what else can King Chiyan exchange with Da Yu? Could it be those stupid elephants?" Song Huaizhang continued, "I refused, but I know that Chi Yan King Yan did not give up. He came to Liang Jing on the Mid-Autumn Festival, but he didn't tell the officials about it?"

"I've never heard of it." Cen Rong said.

"You haven't heard of it, so it doesn't necessarily mean you haven't." Song Huaizhang answered.

Cen Rong suddenly understood: "Perhaps King Chiyan said it, but Dad didn't agree. After all, the situation in the court is already very complicated. If you know that Jin Mingzhao's widow has become Chiyan's hostage, and Jin Yan who has returned to Beijing, I'm afraid It will be more complicated."

"What do you think of it?"

"This matter cannot be agreed." Cen Rong said, "If other countries seize the hostages, they can negotiate with us to exchange terms. What has become of Da Yu? Once agreed, there will be endless harm. This is one. Second, if Aunt Shun Yi Returning to Beijing, the incident of Jin Mingzhao's death in battle will definitely cause another disturbance, which is of no benefit to his father. According to the decree, she will be exiled in northern Xinjiang, and now staying in Chiyan, at least one life can be left, which is for her or Jin Ye , is not a bad thing."

Song Huaizhang nodded slowly, and said with a smile: "The ninth son of the official family, you are the most like him."

You Junshan listened silently, with all kinds of emotions surging in his heart.

At this time Song Huaizhang turned back and asked: "You Junshan, do you think what I said to the third prince made sense?"

You Junshan didn't expect that he would ask himself, he was stunned for a moment, and immediately bowed his head to salute: "The last general is a rough man, and he doesn't understand the important affairs of the court."

Song Huaizhang didn't let him go: "It's okay, after listening for so long, if you have any thoughts, just say it, don't be shy."

You Junshan shut up.He anxiously thought about his identity to answer this question: Bai Ni's husband?Jin Mingzhao's general?Know friends of Cen Jingshu and Jin Yan?Or a subordinate loyal to Cen Rong?

Each identity will give a different answer. His mind is chaotic but clear-headed, constantly picking and weighing the pros and cons.

Cen Rong: "Say it, I will forgive you."

You Junshan made a choice.He should be Jin Mingzhao's general at this time.

"Your Majesty does not agree to King Chiyan's request. He has his own considerations. He will be dull and dare not judge himself." His tone gradually became agitated. Is Madam rescued? I don't know court affairs, but I know that the general's life in the army is about Da Yu and his family. Now the general has... Madam's life and death are uncertain, and he is living outside. The last general... The last general is not at ease !"

Song Huaizhang suddenly clapped his hands and laughed loudly: "Wow!"

Cen Rong smiled slightly and nodded at him.

You Junshan didn't know what the two were laughing at, but neither Cen Rong nor Song Huaizhang commented on his generous statement.The two continued to walk forward.This time, instead of discussing Cen Jingshu, let's chat about Jin Yan.

You Junshan's heart was shaking like a drum, faintly uneasy.

This day he was always worried, and he was finally relieved when he returned to his bedroom at night.

In fact, ever since Jin Mingzhao died in battle, he has not been in fear for a single day, and he must be extremely vigilant even when he falls asleep.Looking back now, the only time he completely let go of himself in the past two years was when he stayed beside the sleeping Bai Ni, whispering to her and the unborn child.

You Junshan gulped down the cold tea, sat there with his head in his arms, and remained silent for a long time.He really missed Bai Ni and his child.

Among the unrequited thoughts, occasionally, he would feel regret.

If he hadn't stabbed Jin Mingzhao that day, if he hadn't listened to General Xi, if he hadn't stolen the military affairs and defense records of the Northwest Army, if...if all the "ifs" could be re-chosen, he wouldn't be the wanderer he is now. Junshan.He will still be the general of the Northwest Army. He has military achievements, a beloved wife and children, and he may even have a peaceful and smooth life.

It's been almost a year since I left General Xi in Bishan City.He has never received a summons from General Xi, and he does not know whether the mission at that time will continue.General Xi wanted him to assassinate Cen Rong, because after killing Cen Rong and Da Yu, there would be no reliable successor, but now Emperor Renzheng suddenly took a fancy to Cen Jin.You Junshan didn't know if General Xi would readjust his plan, and he didn't know when he would be able to go to Jinqiang to see Bai Ni and the child.

Suddenly, there was a soft flapping of the window paper.A dart was stuck to the wall through the window, with a note tied to the end of the dart.

You Junshan reacted very quickly, and the moment the window rang, he had pushed the window and jumped out.He lives in Cen Rong's mansion and enjoys a small courtyard to himself. At this time, the courtyard is extremely quiet, the treetops with no leaves shaking in the night wind, and no one can be seen jumping on the roof.

On the note is a line of Jin Qiang characters: Tomorrow night, when you are ugly, Spring Breeze Inn.

You Junshan was startled, he threw the note into the lamp, and the note instantly turned to ashes.

He doesn't need to be on duty tomorrow night, and the messenger seems to have figured out even this point.The note was written in Jin Qiang characters. The person who came here already knew his identity. Is this a trap or a message from General Xi?

The next night, You Junshan did not attend the appointment.Spring Breeze Inn is a prostitute village near Ji'er Lane. There was a murder case not long ago, so it was abandoned.After nightfall, You Junshan found a window seat on Yufeng Tower, where he could see the Spring Breeze Inn from afar.

Until Yufeng Building closed, he didn't see anyone coming in or passing by Chunfeng Inn.

You Junshan had no choice but to go home alone, he was always very vigilant, when he turned into the alley, he suddenly noticed a strange sight from a high place.

He bowed and stepped back in an instant, and with a flick of his wrist, the soft sword hidden next to his body slipped out of his cuff like a snake.The wax layer melted, and the blade reflected sparse starlight, as bright as snow.

There was clapping not far away.A man in a black cloak was sitting on the roof, slowly applauding and admiring.

His voice was hoarse, and what he said was in Jin Qiang's language: "What a Yan Snake Sword."

The author has something to say:

Stories beyond stories:

It was he himself who told He Lansone that Yue Lianlou borrowed money in Chen Shuang's name.He thought it was something to brag about, but he did have a little shame.

After He Lansone finished talking to Jin Yan: Actually, Yue Lianlou told me not to tell you.

Jin Yan: Hmm...

He Lansone: You have to keep a secret for him, don't tell Chen Shuang.

Jin Yan: Yes!

(And that's the end of the previous chapter.

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The titles of the emperor in this article include the emperor, the official, and the saint.

Chatting among courtiers, calling "official family" is an honorific title.When courtiers face the emperor, they can call him "emperor", "official" or "sage".

But between You Junshan and Song Huaizhang, Song Huaizhang was the emperor's courtier. He said that there was no problem with the "official family", showing respect and closeness, "I know the emperor, I can call him that."

For a little general like You Junshan, who has no name and no surname, he can only use "Holy One" and "Emperor" as honorific titles.