The Eight Winds of Rebirth

Gu Xiangtan looked at Zhao Su who had a rare gaffe in front of him, and heard the heart-pounding "I can't tolerate me", Gu Xiangtan frowned, he would not explain the details of the past and present to Zhao Su, He also wouldn't say that Zhao Yuan's affection for him is so deep, and his affection for Zhao Yuan is just a matter between them and has nothing to do with Zhao Su.

"Then why can't you tolerate Zhao Yuan, General Cao, the emperor's grandson, and the three hundred monks in Shimen Temple?" Gu Xiangtan just asked, but Zhao Su's face turned pale.

Did he know all about it? !

Is this Lingfo standing up for those who died in vain?

There was a twist on Zhao Su's face for a moment, as if he wanted to refute and explain, but these words seemed so pale to Gu Xiangtan's cold eyes.

This person's heart was never toward him, Zhao Su confirmed again.

In an instant, Zhao Su regained his composure, and even raised the corners of his mouth, showing a sarcastic smile: "So? The Crown Princess wants Mei Jianyou to die, so you want me to do the same? Or treat me like Zhao Yuan? Like Zhao Dian and Zhao You, do you seek justice for Cao Qin and others?"

After he asked this sentence, Gu Xiangtan didn't answer for half a moment, which made Zhao Su couldn't help but feel a little turmoil in his heart. Although he knew how cruel the other party was, Zhao Su still hoped that he would have a little chance. With a little bit, he can find a way to turn over, and then he can always hold Gu Xiangtan firmly in his hands.

"I didn't want you to die badly," Gu Xiangtan finally said, "but if you killed the three kings, as long as the court didn't kill him for a day, that person would still be a prisoner of the government. According to the law of Ye, it should be the same crime.”

Zhao Su was startled, but Gu Xiangtan said again: "But, you saved my life, and I will never forget it, so...you can also keep your life, it all depends on how you choose..."

One side is death, and the other side may be life, but Zhao Su understands that if he chooses, so much hard work before will be in vain, and there will be no way out in the future.

He, Zhao Su, will spend his whole life doing nothing, living under the fence of others.

For a moment, Zhao Su just stared at Gu Xiangtan in front of him, as if his heart was broken by his unfeeling, it was hard to say for a long time...

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On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, Juetian Mausoleum held the Ten Thousand Buddha Dharma Assembly. Lingfo and the monks of Xiangguo Temple prayed for the salvation of tens of thousands of people and soldiers who had died of epidemics and wars. rise.

The father-in-law in front of the imperial court read out the imperial decree on behalf of Emperor Zongzheng. Zhao Yuan, the sixth son of Zhao Mi, had made great contributions in protecting the country and was brave and good at fighting. He inherited his father's position and was given the title "Xiao".

Since the death of the crown prince, Emperor Zongzheng has been lingering on the sick bed, saying to the outside world that he needs to rest and wait, and the state affairs are temporarily replaced by a group of courtiers such as the left minister Fu Yalian and the imperial historian Xue Yiyang, but in fact everyone knows it well and has seen it. Those of the emperor said that Emperor Zongzheng had been in a coma for a long time and could not speak, and he would leave whenever he said it, but those who had never seen him suspected that Xu had passed away long ago, and he was just hiding it from him. Either way, the current government is not in the hands of the current emperor. Although the sixth son of the past was named king, he did not designate the land. In the end, he may still be the lord in the capital, and with him in one day, Whether Emperor Zongzheng wakes up or not is actually not important anymore. As for why he didn't replace him, they dare not ask.Looking at the meaning of Lingfo, it also acquiesces to this. As for the people in the world... they never care who is the emperor, as long as they have enough food and clothing, and don't fight wars.

It was about Xu time when Chan Master Guanzheng finished presiding over the last day of the dojo. He returned to the hall and meditated for a long time. Then he heard the little novice knock on the door. It's been three days, can you inform Lingfo?"

Abbot Guanshi recited scriptures silently, and only after a while did he ask a question.

"He doesn't regret it?"

"He said that he has made a decision. From then on, he is willing to accept precepts and practice, convert to Buddhism, and never regret it..."

Abbot Guanshi paused for the beads in his hand, and slowly opened his eyes.

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After Laba, the monks of Xiangguo Temple were going back to Luli, and Gu Xiangtan, King Xiao and several important officials sent him to the outside of the imperial city.

On the tower, Gu Xiangtan stood on a high place, looking at the monk who was riding a horse and wearing cassock behind Abbot Guanshi. He is straight, but the kind mask he has been wearing all year round has been removed, and there is only a shadow and darkness between the eyebrows and eyes, and he no longer has the partiality he once had.

He took two deep glances at Gu Xiangtan, the last two, and then rode away with Abbot Guanshi.

Looking at the figure that was gradually going away, Gu Xiangtan put his hands together on the tower and asked softly, "Are you blaming me for letting him go so easily?"

Zhao Yuan on one side was wearing a silver silk brocade robe with borders, on which were embroidered a few auspicious clouds with thin golden and red threads. He was tall and tall, and against his gorgeous eyebrows, it seemed that his whole body was shining. Same.

Zhao Yuan also watched those people slowly disappearing from sight coldly, before turning her head for a moment.

"He saved you once." That's all Zhao Yuan said.

And Gu Xiangtan understood in an instant that it was because he saved her that Zhao Yuan was willing to endure all the mistakes for Gu Xiangtan, but it was only this time. Not so easy to get along with.

However, for that person, to spend his whole life with the Qingdeng Ancient Buddha, someone to take care of him and someone to supervise him, no matter how inattentive or opportunistic he is, the power, fame and fortune he was most eager for have since then been in vain, which is tantamount to It is better to die than to live.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yuan's hand suddenly warmed up, and was gently held by Gu Xiangtan. There was a small heater in his arms, which Zhao Yuan specially told An Yin to burn for him before going out. The soft palm at this moment Still carrying the remaining heat, Zhao Yuan dispelled the icy cold that had gathered around Zhao Yuan's body in the middle of winter.

Gu Xiangtan has too many things to say in his heart, but he feels that Yuan Qing understands all the scruples in his heart, his own fears, and his involuntary feelings, Yuan Qing actually understands them all.

He does whatever he wants, but only for the safety of this person's life...

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On the 16th year of Zongzheng's New Year's Eve, Gu Xiangtan and Zhao Yuan celebrated together.

Zhao Yuan didn't build another Prince Xiao's Mansion, but just refurbished the Yuguo General's Mansion, which had been shut down before, and lived in it without much fuss.

Gu Xiangtan was a little embarrassed to eat the New Year's Eve dinner, because the master didn't want to join him anyway, so Gu Xiangtan had to go to the Xiangguo Mansion to eat with him first, and then hurried back to Prince Xiao's Mansion under the helpless cold eyes of the other party, and had dinner with Zhao Guo. Then Xue Yiyang Yizheng and others will have another meal together.

Fortunately, no one minds here, talking and laughing is very lively, but Zhao Ze, who was the most noisy in the past, seems to have changed since the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. He practiced sword non-stop, and sometimes he practiced for a whole day without a break. He heard Yizheng say many times that his hands were covered with blood blisters and he didn't feel tired. He was three points harder than Zhao Yuan in the past.

But the hard work paid off, Zhao Yuan saw Zhao Ze's progress when he recruited new troops for integrated training. In just half a year, Yizheng was no longer his opponent, and within [-] rounds of fighting with Zhao Yuan, he did not see defeat. , it can be seen that Zhao Ze is really talented in martial arts, as long as he learns more about deploying troops and forming formations, he is indeed a man who can be made.

And Zhao Yuan's side is even smoother. Although the civil strife is about to subside, the epidemic is gone, and the people are still recuperating, but when they heard that King Xiao led troops to conquer the Southern Man, capable people and strangers kept coming from all directions. A while ago, all kinds of bribes were copied from the official mansions that had been sitting together as food and salaries. In the end, one hundred thousand elite soldiers were carefully selected. He has a tall and straight figure when he is pulled out, and his eyes are like a torch. It will not take long to serve the country and kill the Nanman.

In the spring of the second year, the army that had been integrated into Xiao's army returned to Chenzhou and Luzhou in two routes. Zhao Yuan asked Zhao Ze to return to Luzhou with Vice-General Wang and Yizheng. The remaining people and the new army went to Chenzhou to deploy, and finally 5 people were led by Deputy General Shang to stay in Dongxian County, where Zhao Dian had stationed troops, to prevent the southern barbarians from detours and sneak attacks.

It has to be said that Zhao Yuan's thoughts on the war were really thoughtful and detailed. Even Hou Bingchen, who was far away in Chenzhou, was not as thorough as he thought. After everything was ready, Zhao Yuan was ready to go.

At the request of Gu Xiangtan, he still brought Chen Cai on at the last moment. He had promised to capture the Nanman within three years. Now Zhao Yuan has spent nearly two years preparing troops, so there is one year left, Zhao Yuan He told Gu Xiangtan that he will come back next spring.

Compared with his reluctance when he first set off on the expedition, this time Gu Xiangtan let go very freely, only after Zhao Yuan fell asleep the night before, he recited prayers all night.

Zhao Yuan was dressed in a military uniform, and before leaving the mansion, she turned around and hugged Gu Xiangtan tightly, and he suddenly said: "If you don't like court, when I come back, we will find a place with mountains and rivers, and die." Is it okay to live in seclusion?"

Gu Xiangtan smiled lightly.

He said, "Okay, I'll wait for your return."

Seeing the movement of his eyebrows and eyes, Zhao Yuan couldn't help but bowed her head and kissed Gu Xiangtan's lips heavily, licking her lips tenderly, and stayed together for a long time.

Gu Xiangtan wrapped his arms around Zhao Yuan's waist with his backhand. The kiss was so intense and lingering that it was difficult to separate until Gu Xiangtan almost died of breath.

Just like in Luli at that time, Gu Xiangtan watched Zhao Yuan let go of him, then turned and left without looking back, but this time Gu Xiangtan didn't chase after him, he just watched Zhao Yuan go away in a daze, Until he could no longer see him, but he still couldn't bear to look back.

When the army broke out, Gu Xiangtan didn't go to see him off. He knelt in front of the Buddhist hall for a whole day, and when the sun was westward, he stood up staggeringly.

An Yin hurried to help.

"Young master, you haven't eaten all day. I made porridge for you. Do you want to try some?"

Gu Xiangtan wanted to shake his head, but he thought of something, so he agreed.

He said, "Come with me somewhere later."

An Yin asked, "Where are you going?"

Gu Xiangtan said: "Yuzi Lane."