Ning Chen Ling Xiao

"Long time no see." Ling Xiao sat under Chu Yifeng, and said calmly, "I don't know the last goodbye, but General Zhang Ji is fine."

"It's okay, it's okay, thanks to the young master." The envoy bowed, "My general ordered me to come and make peace, and I want to ask the young master what he means."

Ling Xiao laughed mockingly: "It depends on what my general means."

The messenger was neither humble nor overbearing, obviously he didn't take Chu Yifeng seriously, nodded and said: "Yes, come and ask the general if you can make peace with my general."

The old god Chu Yifeng was there, imitating Ling Xiao's appearance: "No."

Lai Shi smiled, as if he didn't care: "General, please think again. If the general doesn't accept the peace, then my general can only take refuge in the Xiongnu Shanyu. At that time, we will unite with the Xiongnu and attack back... then But it's no small matter."

The implication is that when the time comes to fight, you will not be able to return to the imperial city for three to five years.

Chu Yifeng's heart moved, he turned his head to look at Ling Xiao, Ling Xiao shook his head slightly at him, Chu Yifeng received the signal, and continued to cherish words like gold: "No."

"I think that General Zhang Ji is also a meritorious service of the times. His ancestors made great contributions to the Great Chu State. The Holy Majesty is not unreasonable to the Zhang family. Who would have thought that knowing people, knowing the face, but not the heart, the picture is hard to draw." Ling Xiao said coldly, loudly , "Zhang Ji took advantage of the emperor's illness to rebel. It is impossible for the Xiongnu Shanyu to not know about it. Although he is young, he must not be so confused to raise a man who rebelled so easily and attack neighboring countries for him. "

Thinking about this, Ling Xiao made the contempt for Chu Yifeng just angrier. He stopped accumulating virtue and said sarcastically, "What would happen if the ancestors of the Zhang family under Jiuquan knew about it?! Generations of meritorious deeds , the whole family's utter loyalty to the royal family has been ruined by him now!"

"Royal family..." The envoy sneered, shook his head without saying anything, nodded and said, "Then according to the general's intention?"

Ling Xiao cut off Chu Yifeng's conversation, fearing that he would say something unintentionally and people would catch his pigtails: "It's not convenient for the general to say anything. Now the court has sent envoys to the Xiongnu, so Da Dan is willing to listen to whether the slaves of the three surnames are still alive." It depends on Shan Yu's intention to continue to make good friends with me, Da Chu State."

Lai Shi sighed: "I have long heard that the young master is witty, and he has the legacy of Kong Ming's tongue-in-cheek war against the Confucians. Today, I learned it myself. That's all, please take care of the people of Lake Kushaer, the general and the young master."

What a shameless person!Your general first provoked the war out of nowhere, but now he acts like he has the world in mind, what a big white lotus!As a fellow man, Ling Xiao immediately had a better impression of this emissary. At this time, the person Zhang Ji could hope to let him come to see him was probably not someone in the pool.

Ling Xiao said lightly: "I haven't heard that there are such talents as Mr. Zhang under General Zhang's command. I don't know Mr.'s name?"

"Honorable officer, wish Yu." Zhu Yu said calmly, Ling Xiao glanced at him, ordered someone to serve tea, and said after a while: "It's funny to say, the war has been going on for several months, and I still don't know what General Zhang is doing for you." It’s the opposite of what you do, since you have the trust of General Zhang, you should know this, right?”

Zhu Yu took a sip of tea slowly, and smiled slyly: "The general's deep meaning, I can't comprehend it, I really don't know about it."

"Is it related to the saint's illness?" Ling Xiao carefully paid attention to the expression on Zhu Yu's face, and continued, "I've always been curious about the rebellion at this time. Did General Zhang plan for many years and finally waited until the saint's body did not match... or , Zhang Ji can't tolerate the crown prince supervising the country?"

A flash of panic flashed in Zhu Yu's eyes, he paused for a moment and tried to calm down and said, "Young Lord, who discusses government affairs arbitrarily, aren't you afraid that I will report to the court in the future to punish Young Lord?"

I'm afraid I won't say it anymore, Ling Xiao smiled indifferently: "Will the court trust a rebel to suspect a meritorious minister?"

Zhu Yu knew that he was not of the same rank, this little duke didn't care about being a gentleman at all, he nodded and said: "I made a slip of the tongue."

Ling Xiao's pressure was enough, and he continued: "If you don't want to say it, I won't ask about it. General Zhang's result is obvious. You should have guessed it. The surrender notice has been issued, and many rebels have surrendered. You What do you mean?"

Zhu Yu nodded and smiled: "I am also a person who is afraid of death. Of course I will not follow General Zhang. I will think about the next thing."

Ling Xiao's phoenix eyes raised slightly, he didn't know what Zhu Yu was thinking now, he seemed to not care about Zhang Ji's life and death at all, and seemed to stay out of it, Ling Xiao nodded: "Go, If you take me, please think twice, the general, even if he knew that he would bring the old mother, wife and children here, the family members of the soldiers in his hands are all in the hands of the imperial court."

I wish Yu salute and retreat.

Three days later, the envoys from the imperial city had just arrived at Lake Kushar. On the same day, Zhang Ji committed suicide on the border between the Huns and the Da Chu Kingdom, and left a will to ask the court to allow his body to be buried in Chu State for the sake of the Zhang family's meritorious service. country, and nothing else was left.

Before Zhang Ji died, he ordered all the remaining soldiers to surrender. When the rebels were recruited, Ling Xiao didn't find Zhu Yu.

It's a pity that I couldn't find Zhu Yu Lingxiao, but I just didn't care about it for a while. At this time, Ling Xiao didn't know what kind of catastrophe this person would cause in the court a few years later.

The envoys sent by the court to negotiate with the Xiongnu were useless, so Ling Xiao had to send Feng Xingjun to send a letter to ask the court for further instructions, and it took another half a month to go back and forth.

It's okay to be idle, Ling Xiao takes Chu Yifeng to ride horses and roast sheep every day, which is much more leisurely than when he was in the imperial city.

In the blink of an eye, it was late autumn, and the imperial court's instructions finally came, ordering Yan Shi to leave [-] soldiers to garrison Kushar Lake, and the remaining rebels to disperse to nearby ministries, leaving [-] elite soldiers to escort the Second Emperor Sun and Ling Canjun back to the court.

Kneeling to accept the imperial decree, Chu Yifeng cheered up and went to help dispatch the soldiers. Ling Xiao held the imperial decree silently. During the war, there were three thousand elite soldiers transferred from the imperial city. Now they are only allowed one thousand elite soldiers to escort them back. What does it mean?

Ling Xiao didn't know whether it was the prince's intention or Huiwang's intention. In short, some people in the court were afraid of them now.

Ling Xiao immediately edited the book and handed it to Qin Long, ordering him to pass it on to Shi Pei.

Ling Xiao will be extremely careful with every step he takes now, and now he is not only carrying his own life on his shoulders, the rise and fall of the Shoukanghou Mansion, and Chu Yifeng's life, he does not dare to be careless at all.

Ling Xiao put the imperial decree away, and when he returns to the court tomorrow, Chu Yijin, oh Chu Yijin, it's time to really practice.

Chu Yifeng personally arranged for the return to the court. In addition to the people Wei Zhengfu gave to Ling Xiao and the two soldiers, Chu Yifeng selected hundreds of people to make up the thousand. Ling Xiao ordered people to buy a lot of local soldiers. Even though they came here to fight the war, it is considered a public tour. Bring some special features back and have fun together. Well, it can be regarded as letting the Crown Princess Lingzhi and the others appreciate the grassland style.

Victory and return to the court is a glorious event. Ling Xiao no longer ran around when he came here, and he no longer rode a horse. He ordered people to prepare a luxurious and comfortable carriage. The first 500 people opened the way. In the middle, Ling Xiao and Chu Yifeng sat in the carriage and watched the scenery along the way slowly. , the last 500 people guarded the rear.

Chu Yifeng only worked in a carriage for a day and couldn't stay still. He leaned on the window to look at the Qinghu Lake outside the official road, and pushed Ling Xiao who was reading a book: "I said... can I go out and ride a horse for a while? Just sitting is boring. "

It's quite boring, Ling Xiao nodded: "I asked them to bring our horses, and I will go down for activities."

Ling Xiao and Chu Yifeng rode their horses and walked slowly, throwing off the elite soldiers behind them, not allowing them to approach, and the young couple talked affectionately.

Chu Yifeng caressed the horse's neck intermittently, and said softly: "Our journey is so slow, it will take a month to return to the imperial city."

"What are you in a hurry for?" Ling Xiao rode his horse closer to Chu Yifeng, lovingly helping Chu Yifeng tuck the hair hanging from his temples behind his ears, and said with a smile: "It's not tiring, and you can still see the scenery along the way, isn't it good?" ?”

"Okay." Chu Yifeng nodded, "But...but I always feel that you are...deliberately delaying time."

Ling Xiao sighed, isn't his little general so stupid? Ling Xiao pondered slightly and smiled: "Yes, to be honest with you, the imperial decree said that we are only allowed to bring 1000 people back to the court. I am a little worried, so I sent someone first Go back to the imperial city to inquire about the situation..."

If the situation is not good, when and how to return to the court will be another matter.

"Hmm..." Chu Yifeng was a little overwhelmed, and said for a while, "I remember my uncle said... If you win the battle and return to the court, you won't bring many soldiers with you. The emperor would be jealous of this."

Ling Xiao smiled: "I'm not narrow-minded, don't worry, it's just my guess, it's okay."

Chu Yifeng was completely relieved of Ling Xiao, and nodded: "Well, I listen to you."

Ling Xiao didn't want to talk more about this with Chu Yifeng, and chatted for a few words without being serious, and his clear voice lowered: "I will rest at Baishijiang tonight. I said yesterday that I will ride a horse today, so I don't need to ride a horse tomorrow, right? It's up to me I feel sorry for you..."

Chu Yifeng blushed, looked left and right, and said hesitantly, "Whose... is this house resting at today? Good morning, I have to go to bed early."

"Huh?" Ling Xiao raised his long eyebrows and chuckled, "Go to bed early... I knew you liked me to hug you too." Ling Xiao couldn't bear to tease him any more, and wentssip for a while.

However, Shi Pei's secret letter arrived in two days: the Holy Majesty is safe and sound, and he went to the court to approve the papers as usual a few days ago.

Ling Xiao was relieved, as long as the old emperor was fine, Ling Xiao no longer deliberately delayed, and 1000 people speeded up their journey and arrived in the imperial city in half a month.

On the day of arriving at the imperial city, the emperor sent Prince Hui to lead his relatives out of the city ten miles to welcome them. The noon sun was just right. Prince Hui was dressed in a formal attire with a noble demeanor. When he saw Chu Yifeng, he first sighed and greeted Chu Yifeng, and then expressed the court’s reliance and praise just right. , Chu Yifeng accepted it on his knees, drank three cups with King Hui, and the whole army congratulated.

King Hui smiled again and said to Ling Xiao: "Cousin has really worked hard these past few months. Xiao Wang heard that since General Han died, most of the affairs in the army were done by his cousin's staff. It is really not easy to make great achievements now."

"King Hui is absurd." Ling Xiao is still dressed in the army, with a military uniform and a casually tied ponytail, even if he stands in front of Chu Yijin who is dressed in a fancy dress, he is not inferior. The emperor's grandson is gone, and the minister is just doing his best."

Chu Yijin smiled: "Cousin is too modest, okay, the palace has already set up a celebration banquet, go back to the city!"

King Hui consciously gave up the first place to Chu Yifeng. Chu Yifeng had been taught by Ling Xiao last night, and waved his hands not to allow his subordinates to move rashly. He said in a deep voice, "All the soldiers stay away! Help General Han enter the city."

This remark was admired by all relatives, nobles and courtiers. Chu Yifeng made such a great contribution without arrogance or impetuosity. According to the old practice, Chu Yifeng was the first to enter the city, but now he wants to give up this honor to Han Xinzhong, who died for his country. How righteous!

The sergeants only ordered Chu Yifeng to help Han Xin Zhongling lead the way into the city, followed by Chu Yifeng.

The old emperor who entered the palace first, Chu Yifeng removed his armor and undid his sword, and ordered Ling Xiao to follow him, kneeling three times and knocking nine times.

The court had already dispersed, and the old emperor only ordered his important officials and relatives to stay. The old emperor's expression was indeed much worse than before. Seeing the childish grandson in his eyes, he couldn't help but feel distressed, and quickly ordered the old eunuch to help Chu Yifeng up. After a few words of encouragement, he looked at Ling Xiao who had been following Chu Yifeng, and said in a daze for a while: "Xiao'er, you are one year older than Feng'er, and you are eighteen now."

Ling Xiao nodded: "Your Majesty has a good memory."

"What's so good." The emperor smiled, sighing, "Back then... Chunqiu was the same. He was the eldest son of a senior scholar of Xianling in the previous dynasty. He had a good future. There are one hundred and ten people, and I asked him what he had drawn, and he said: "The kindness of knowing you is hard to repay in ten thousand deaths."

When mentioning the events of the past, the old officials couldn't help being moved, the old emperor continued: "Just because of this sentence, I dare not fail, for fear of disappointing the hearts of the old brothers."

What the old emperor said was true. Even though his heart had been hardened over the years, the old emperor could not hold back his red eyes. The old emperor smiled and said, "That day when I allowed you to go to the front line, I just remembered the words of the Spring and Autumn Period, Feng'er, you heard me, how I treat Shoukanghou's mansion now, you will treat Xiao'er in the future."

"Grandson obeys." Chu Yifeng kowtowed, his heart was surging, but thinking of Ling Xiao's warning last night, he didn't dare to show any more expressions.

The old emperor nodded: "Xiao'er has made great achievements in this battle, and he is specially appointed as a second-class general, and rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold." After speaking, he looked at Ling Xiao again and smiled: "I told Chunqiu before that Xiao'er is too good-looking. It looks more feminine, but now it has been on the battlefield once, and it has more murderous spirit after going to Roumei, very good, this is Chunqiu's grandson."

"Xiao'er is also eighteen..." The old emperor pondered, Ling Xiao's heart trembled, and he had already thought about the countermeasure if the emperor bestowed a marriage...

"It's time to have a word, peerless, peerless..." The old emperor smiled, "Today I give you a word: Wushuang. Ling Wushuang."

Not everyone has the honor of being bestowed by the emperor, which shows how much Ling Xiao is favored. Ling Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and knelt down to thank him.

"The second emperor's grandson, Chu Yifeng... is the son of the crown prince, my direct grandson. He has quelled the rebellion in the north and has made outstanding achievements. On this National Day, I should be a relative of Du Yi. I will specially grant you a book seal and seal you as the King of England."

As soon as this remark came out, the whole court was shocked. The old emperor seemed to have expected it a long time ago, and said indifferently: "There is no need to persuade, the fourth child was also crowned king at the age of 16, and he did not have such great achievements as Feng'er."

Chu Yifeng came back to his senses and kowtowed to thank him, Ling Xiao nodded, and from the corner of his eye he looked at King Hui, who had an unsteady expression on the east side, Chu Yijin, you used to be the knife and I was the fish, but now you come back from a life-and-death moment on the battlefield, this situation should also be changed.

"Thank you Lord Ron."