Rebel

Huai Xin sighed and said, "Alright then, I'll go to the camp outside the city and invite them to the banquet together."

"Young Master Huai, a letter is enough. I'll send someone to send it. Why go there in person?"

Huai Xin shook her head: "I haven't seen them for a while, and I want to get some fresh air."

Gu Ao said: "I'll ask someone to prepare a car for you."

"...When will the reform of the Hanzhong Army be put on the agenda?"

Gu Ao said: "I will talk to the generals tonight, and I will discuss with you tomorrow."

Huai Xin said, "Okay, then I'll wait for you."

After sending Huai Xin away, Dian Bushi came back when Zheng Zheng was approaching. He also visited the mansion with him, and Qiu Mu who had lived in seclusion for a month and a half in the waste hill north of Hanzhong.As soon as Gu Ao saw Qiu Mu, he went up to meet him, and said with a smile, "Young Master Qiu!"

Qiu Mu looked at Gu Ao, then raised his head to look at the plaque on the Han Palace, suddenly sighed sadly, and shook his head again.

Gu Ao asked: "...Why did Brother Qiu lament?"

Qiu Mu smiled wryly and said, "I wrote this plaque for you that day, and the day I finished writing it, I felt very good; but when I read it today, the words are completely wrong."

Gu Ao wondered: "I see these words are beautiful and beautiful, full of vitality, why does brother Qiu think it's inappropriate?"

Qiu Mu said: "...You don't know something. When I wrote these words, I only knew the dignity of the king. When I wrote the pen, it was inevitable that I was rich and honored, but not strong enough. Looking at it now, it is not a good product. When will I give it to you again?" Write a piece and replace it with the top."

Gu Ao thought in his heart: "I think this word is beautiful and natural, and there is nothing wrong with it. Why does Mr. Qiu say that?" Then he asked: "I haven't seen you for three days, brother Qiu, and my mood has changed. I don't know why?"

Speaking of Gu Ao, he invited Qiu Mu to go to the mansion. The guards on both sides opened the lacquered doors. Qiu Mu followed Gu Ao into the house, and murmured: "I have learned from the pain these few days. I think of the mountains and rivers. The northern land fell, and I felt ashamed of my ancestors and the soldiers of the northern land, so I made a painting behind closed doors these days, and would like to support the Han king in conquering the northern land."

Gu Ao said: "...Brother Qiu is so elegant, I don't know what this painting is about?"

Qiu Mu smiled slightly: "It's called "The King of Han's Conquest of Heaven and Water Breaking the Soldiers". I only drew a few strokes the day before yesterday, and when I looked at the plaque of the King of Han's mansion, I felt that it didn't fit. The plaque of the mansion should be a silver hook and iron painting, with a charm and thunder, and a desolate style, but I was tacky before. The more I look at it, the more I feel bad."

Gu Ao said with a smile: "Where, when Brother Qiu has the danger of mountains and rivers in his chest, his pen is like a frightening dragon swimming; when Brother Qiu's chest is full of flowers, and the clouds are contending, the strokes of his pen are like plump muscles and strong bones; Brother Qiu has beautiful hairpin flowers in his chest. Sometimes, it’s like a cloud of smoke falling into a piece of paper with a swipe of a brush—in short, it’s wonderful in the heart.”

Qiu Mu nodded, and said earnestly: "You are right, but unfortunately I only have a 'magic pen', but I have never 'used soldiers like a god'. You and I work together to make a perfect match."

Gu Ao laughed and said, "Young Master Chou is so flattering, I really don't dare to do it."

Qiu Mu stretched out his hand and scratched his head, and said suddenly: "...Actually...if it wasn't for my cousin's letter from Shangjing, I might not have remembered that I should make this "Picture of Po Rong."

Gu Ao led Qiu Mu to sit down in the small pavilion in the courtyard. The waiter served delicious food and wine. Gu Ao asked, "Oh? So there is a story behind this picture?"

Qiu Mu said sadly: "Yeah, I was bored in the northern army camp. I was anxious day by day, and uneasy at night. Thinking about my ancestors, being ashamed to see the world, and finally losing my childhood sweethearts... You say, Am I overwhelmed with grief?"

Gu Ao saw the idiot on Qiu Mu's face, and couldn't help sighing: "...This is really... hard to embarrass Mr. Qiu."

Qiu Mu said to himself: "It's my cousin who knows my heart. He wrote to me and said, since the worry is in the five internal organs, and it is almost burning, why not express it in the pen? I just realized it, yes! Xibo played "Zhouyi"; Zhong Nieu wrote "Spring and Autumn"; Qu Yuan was exiled, but wrote "Li Sao"...Why can't I use this to express my feelings and pass it on to future generations?"

Gu Ao said: "...Brother Qiu's idea is very good."

Qiu Mu nodded and said: "Exactly, that's why I drew "The Prince Regent Falling from the Horse" for the first time. I entrusted all the worries, hardships, worries, contradictions, and tensions in my heart that day with a brush. It’s in the picture. After I put the pen to paper, I found that within a moment of consonance in my heart, I could achieve something... Among all the paintings below, this one is the best. Thanks to my uncle’s reminder, I have put that painting away Gift it to him and send it to Shangjing."

Gu Ao's heart moved, and he asked: "May I ask, what is the role of Uncle Zun?"

Qiu Mu said: "Yushi."

Gu Ao asked again: "...Then what happened after this matter?"

Qiu Mu said: "After finishing this painting, a big stone in my heart went away. To tell you the truth, Yong Chi and I have been siblings since we were young. This time, we have no choice but to have a deep depression in my chest... It is precisely because of the deep depression that I can only write. It’s like God’s help. In this life, I’m afraid I will never be able to draw such a good battle picture again.”

"That's really congratulations, Young Master Qiu!"

Qiu Mu waved his hands, and said to himself: "I'm really happy in my heart. In my heart, I've finally passed the level of friendship. There was one more thing that I was worried about that day, and that was that I felt that I didn't like Bei Bei. The soldiers of the land can’t afford it. In fact, no one in the world can match the hatred of the family. I hope that the soldiers of the North will return home in armor, avenge their shame, and recover half of the mountains and rivers! However, I also know that marching is not my forte. Therefore, in my heart, I hope that you, the King of Han... have this "Han King's Conquest of Heaven and Water Breaking the Rongtu"." As he spoke, Qiu Mu tapped on the stone table with his finger: "It's a pity..."

Gu Ao asked, "What's the pity?"

"It's a pity... I only drew a few strokes, and I felt the meaning in the painting. When I wrote it, I couldn't grasp the "falling horse". Thinking about it, going out of the army must be reckless, and there is a strong north wind, so that there is a heroic feeling of a strong man! It is late autumn, and winter is coming soon, and it will be very cold. I only see people in Hanzhong County raising food and grass, but I have never seen it. King of Han, you are a golden and iron horse... If you are not in the scene, you will not feel the same. I always feel that the charm of the brush is not as full as "The Regent's Falling Horse", so I temporarily stop writing, and I am going to fight with you. I will paint the painting later. Finish."

Gu Ao said: "You mentioned Zhengrong, I have a matter of conquering Rong, and I want to discuss it with you."

Qiu Mu seemed to be still immersed in the romantic feelings he had outlined for himself, and he didn't reply for a while. After a while, Qiu Mu exhausted his desolate air, and then said to Gu Ao, "I don't know what advice the King of Han has?"

"I don't dare to teach you, I just want to ask you, when the time comes, will the northern army go out of Tianshui with the Hanzhong army?"

Qiu Mu said, "Naturally."

Gu Ao said: "Then have you ever thought about what to do if the supply of food and grass is first-class?"

Qiu Mu was momentarily speechless: "This..."

Seeing that Qiu Mu had no plans, Gu Ao said, "In the future, Hanzhong and Guizhou will produce food for the anti-army army, but Brother Qiu must also know that going north to fight against the army, food and grass are a bottomless pit... For now, I am going to To garrison the border, if Brother Qiu is interested, let the northern army and the Hanzhong army garrison the land together, what do you think?"

Qiu Mu said: "I don't understand these things. Since you think this is good, then so be it. As long as you can resist the army, Qiu will obey."

Gu Ao said: "If we are working together to garrison the land, we will divide the land, collect grain and grass, and share the first class together. You, I, and the prefect Yu and Mr. Huai should be in charge, and the Northern Army should also be dispatched by us. .”

Qiu Mu said: "Your method is very good, I will do what you want." After saying that, Qiu Mu thought for a while, and said: "You have also been to the Northland, you are in Yuyang County, and you and Brother Dian are still living in the military camp. After a long time, the brothers in the Northern Army will all know each other, but if I open my mouth, they will definitely obey the orders of the King of Han. Don’t worry, just do it, I can trust you.”

Gu Ao said: "Young Master Qiu is truly a hero."

Qiu Mu smiled wryly: "Because I am in the Central Plains, Yuyang County lost the northern land. I know that people in the world despise me for being incompetent in military affairs. I have learned from the painful experience today, so I shouldn't procrastinate."

Gu Ao clapped his hands and said: "Good! Mr. Qiu is generous, I will fight against the army with you, why not use wine as an alliance today."

Qiu Mu raised his glass together: "I drink with the King of Han."

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The bleak autumn wind is here again today, and several storms in the court have changed the offensive and defensive momentum.

The bright sun is in the sky, the autumn is high and the clouds are light, the geese flying south will not return, and the geese will return to the wild goose peak.

Yong Chi reined in his horse in front of the gate of the imperial city, looked up at Bi Qiong, thoughtful.

He sometimes feels that he has a lofty ambition for nothing, but he is always obstructed by Xiaoxiao people everywhere, just like being in the court today.

Confused, Yong Chi pursed his lips, "Let's go!"

"drive--"

"drive--"

Surrounded by a group of tiger and cardinal generals, Wu Zai raised his hooves and galloped back to Yongfu with dust everywhere.

Several old officials who had followed the regent for a long time looked at each other, and they all saw worry in each other's eyes.

Ever since Yong Chi returned to Beijing from Hanzhong, he seemed to have lost his former hunter-like keen sense of smell and his easy-to-use, exhaustive planning.This time in the court, he was attacked first.

It turns out that the imperial city has been turbulent these past few days... The matter of King Jin has not yet subsided, and the turmoil is still lingering. Those silent veterans in the court suddenly launched an attack, headed by the censors, implying that the regent is secretly forming an army for his own selfishness. People, the Zhihan family held the leader in the resistance against the army, and made a fool of the world - and when the regent put on armor for the family and quelled the chaos on the river, he didn't see what they said; now they only lost once, and they have already fallen into trouble .

Zhu Huben was still very upset, especially today there are people in the court who are aggressive and generous with their words, as if Yongchi's meritorious deeds have long been worthless, and it's time to cut his kingship.

Yong Chi was at the side, looking at the little emperor sitting on the dragon chair with cold eyes, without saying a word, as if he was in deep thought; while standing at the side, Yong Xiang also closed his eyes and fell asleep, as if these quarrels had nothing to do with him.

Several officials who were close to Yongchi came forward to report, so how can they say that all the officials in the censor are eloquent?On the contrary, Yong Chi stepped forward and said: "There are many seas all over the world. With one person's power, I will carry out the chaos of Kyushu. It's time. The chaos of Jin and Zhao piled up. The court, the world is shaken, and the country is afraid that it will be overthrown. If it were not for the decisive power of the ministers, to punish Lu, fix the rivers, and the Rong people, how could all the corrupt scholars today speak nonsense in the court to harm the country?"

Yong Chi first spoke of his achievements, and then said:

"I know very well that I bear the great trust of a country, so I am very cautious. I am not afraid of criticism today. The merits and demerits will be judged by future generations! Anyone who is in the army knows that the soldiers are strong, and I dare not take the importance of the temple as a trifling matter. Now the Rong people have lost their troops and lost their halberds in the north, and the commander-in-chief tiger is guarding the gate of the Son of Heaven in the south. , I don’t know where my heart is.”

Yong Chi said again that Yushi didn't understand military affairs, and he didn't know his own foresight and foresight. He seemed to be for the country, but in fact he was wronging the country.

Yong Chi finally said:

"Both armies of tigers and fierce warriors are the foundation of the country. They must not be used indiscriminately. I hope that the sage will see clearly. The reputation of one person is small, but the stability of the world is great. I knew that there are some fools. If you want to falsely claim that you are not resisting the army, you can be honest." For the heart of the royal family, the sun and the moon can learn from each other. If the minister is subjugated by one person and the country is extended, the minister will practice it; it is not like someone is called king in Han, but if one person is extended, the country will be subjugated!"

After reminding the two armies of Hu Ben Fen Wu, not only his own army, but also the wings of the emperor in the world, the little emperor said to Yong Chi: "I understand the heart of love and dedication to the country."

After the court, several Huben generals had heard the news, and they all gathered in Yongfu.After a few steps into the inner hall, Yong Chi was sitting on the main seat with his robe lifted, and several tigers lined up one by one, standing at the bottom of the steps, quietly waiting for Yong Chi to speak.Yong Chi's complexion was like snow, and he asked in a deep voice, "...what do you think?"

One of the Huben generals didn't dare to look at Yong Chi, so he gritted his teeth and bowed his head: "Chou...Young Master Chou... must have been bought by that humble thief who falsely called the King of Han, otherwise... otherwise..." His voice Gradually disappearing, he raised his head and glanced at Yong Chi cautiously...Qiu Mu was a man who was relied on by the regent in the past, but now Qiu Lan cares a lot, and the sky has changed. Wound.

Now, the "Picture of the Prince Regent Falling from the Horse" has spread from the Yushi, but within a day, the copy has spread all over the capital...

Something is about to move...

Everyone knew that the sword pointed directly at the regent.

General Huben felt strange...

What kind of ecstasy soup did that poor family falsely claim to be the king of Han's thief, and let him draw a picture to mock the regent?

"So, do you think the boy from the Chou family was bought?" Yong Chi said slowly, and he suddenly laughed—"...Then, he was also bought by someone when he ambush the king in the abandoned hill?! The family cousin who is the censor was also bought by a small surname?!"

Everyone was silent and didn't say a word.

Yong Chi sighed: "The situation is not good..."

One of Huben's generals stepped forward and said, "Prince Regent, we will do whatever you say!"

"...Recently, this king has indeed been negligent."

As soon as the voice fell, everyone listened to it, and their expressions turned serious.

"The old guys really made trouble for me..." Yong Chi said slowly: "They claim to be clean, but it's a pity that they are not qualified to use that set of preaching to deal with this king."

Several Huben generals, in Yong Chi's drooping eyes at this time, once again saw the slow and calm smile, that was the leisurely demeanor of killing people without seeing blood, and they all immediately stepped forward. Before, please ordered: "Also ask the Regent to show me!"

Yong Chi stretched out his fingers and tapped the back of the chair rhythmically.

Under the pressure, some people will be helpless; some people will plan everything.

After late autumn, there will be severe cold and cruel ice and snow. I should have known it earlier. The word 'Qiu Mu', at the moment when Feiqiu turned his back on each other, his name and family had already been stroked out of Yong Chi's heart.

The sharp and dark arrows came one after another, but Yong Chi calmed down surprisingly, thinking of countermeasures.

In fact, he should have realized long ago that the storm in the court was caused by his own inappropriate response.Since Hanzhong returned to the capital, he cared too much about Gu Ao—he always wanted to destroy him quickly, and he didn't make any statement about the five kings that Gu Ao had united with.

One who didn't pay attention, the aristocratic family actually started to harass him; only then did Yong Chi realize that when did he abandon the foundation of his life in hatred?Looking back, I really shouldn't.

Heh, he still has great ambitions in his heart, he wants to unite the family, he wants to be the real master of the golden palace, he wants to make the whole world prostrate at his feet, he should not be irritable at this time, but should be calm...

The thoughts disturbed by Gu Ao finally came back in the court today.

Suddenly an idea took shape in Yong Chi's mind, and the corners of his lips curled up suddenly: "...they made a trick for themselves... Don't blame me for being cruel in the future... Come here, obey your orders!"