Chiwuxing

Chapter Sixty-Eight-The old relatives disappeared with no regrets, and the newlyweds smashed the piano angrily before leaving

"Are you looking for me?"

The boy in the purple tang color costume stopped, and stood in front of the porphyry flower table with his arms behind his back.

Fu Xuan raised her head, put on a smile and said, "Come and sit."

After finishing speaking, he finished the volume in his hand and placed it on the table.

Fu Yan squinted at his movements, his eyes swept over the words "Qi" and "Army", he pursed his lips and walked forward, sat on the stone chair opposite him, tilted his head to look at the sky exposed at the corner of the eaves.

Fu Xuan raised her eyebrows and looked around him, and said, "What has Zan'er been up to lately? I've heard from the tribe all day long that I can't find you."

Fu Yan's eyeballs slid from top to bottom, and he said dully: "Traveling in the mountains and rivers, enjoying the wind and hearing music, tending flowers and plants... How happy! Are you satisfied?"

Fu Xuan had always been familiar with this kid's temper, so he just smiled and sighed: "Okay...very good, you live a much more comfortable life than my father and I."

Fu Yan turned his face to face him, half-sarcastically and half-sarcastically said: "If you also want to be like me, it's not easy, let go of what you're doing now, and give up the position of honor in this clan to others I went together from Luanchuan in the south to the north, and there are countless beautiful scenery along the way, I am afraid that you will be powerless if you have the heart."

Fu Xuan smiled and shook his head, the smile lines at the corners of his eyes could be seen clearly from the side, Fu Yan couldn't help but said, "Don't teach me those childish and immature words, I'm tired of hearing them, why don't you change them For some reason, I might as well sit here a little longer."

Fu Xuan got up, pressed Fu Zhan's shoulders that were about to stand up, and said, "I'm not in a hurry."

He sat on the chair next to Fu Yan, and faced him with a smile: "Father is very flattered that you took the initiative to come here today, and you usually avoid seeing your father, why, you are so old at such a young age? "

Fu Yan pursed his lips, and said with a smile that was not a smile: "As usual? You take care of everything, how can you take care of me? You called me today, don't you want to discuss your new decision with me?"

Fu Xuan didn't feel annoyed by being punctured, leaned over, and said with a smile: "My son, do you know how old your father is this year?"

Fu Zhan raised his eyes and glanced at him. From the temples to the brows, the familiar but faintly disgusting corners, his Adam's apple twitched, and said: "...Fifty one."

"Well," Fu Xuan nodded, with a rare sense of relief in his eyes, and said, "When my father took over the position of lord from the elder brother, he was a few years younger than you are now. My father inherited Bing Suhui's prophecy, after so many years, I think that this position is still safe for my father, at least I have lived up to my elder brother's dying entrustment."

Fu Zan snorted softly: "Then you are the one who spread the rumors?"

"It can also be said that way," Fu Xuan paused, and said frankly, "I did ask the priest to give the law of heaven that day, and I deduced some signs of destiny. But as a father, I just asked him to perform divination in the clan meeting. As for the result, it is not something that my father can control, it is not that my father deliberately deceived the people of my clan."

Fu Zan paused for a moment when he heard the words, then lowered his voice a little, and said: "...So, the priest has helped you?"

"You are young, so you don't know these past events yet," Fu Xuan said, "Fu Zhaoheng was originally a member of the royal family. In terms of seniority, he is the eldest son of his father and brother, and I am his elder. Since he has assumed the priesthood, Is there any reason not to help a lot?"

Fu Zan's eyes showed disdain: "This is for the benefit of the whole family, why do you care about not helping relatives?"

"Then do you think that being a father is not enough to be the leader of this barbarian tribe?" Fu Xuan asked softly, without anger.

Fu Yan turned away in a blink of an eye and said, "I won't judge you anymore. I don't have the skills to say more about you. Maybe you are right, but I don't understand and don't want to understand those things."

Fu Xuan looked at the side of the young man's face, it was rare that he didn't hear the boy's contradictory words, and some thoughts arose in his heart.

He said: "If you don't talk about these power positions, you and I are just ordinary father and son, and I am an ordinary doctor in the family. But after decades, don't you plan to inherit my mantle?"

"If you are really a disease doctor, then I will definitely keep in mind what you have learned and teach, and carry it forward," Fu Zhan shook his head and smiled, "But this is not the case at all. Can you and your status be separated? In the past, I contradicted you with words and fought against you everywhere. It was indeed because I was dissatisfied, and your actions did not allow me to approve. Now, even if I don’t directly disobey you like before, you don’t want me to be with you. "

Fu Xuan smiled and sighed: "Zan'er has grown up..."

"Oh," Fu Yan sneered immediately when he heard this, "If such a compromise is called growing up, then I would rather not grow up. I just don't want to do those useless efforts anymore. My words and deeds in the past are also worthless in front of you." It's just a child playing around. I just admitted that I am really incompetent, and I can't change you at all, so I just take care of myself."

Speaking of this, the young man was really emotional, frowned and said: "...Why don't I hate myself like this now? It's just that I can't do anything about it."

Fu Xuan put his hand on the young man's shoulder, and said: "When you grow up, you will know that this is the norm. Since your father is the first in the clan, don't you feel like this?"

Fu Zhan smiled coldly, swallowed his saliva, and said, "Compromise is not without principles. Don't make excuses for yourself. No matter how young I am, I'm not a fool."

Fu Xuan laughed lightly, and sighed lowly: "It's really stubborn... Zan'er is not like a father, but more like my brother's personality..."

Fu Zan sneered and remained silent.

Fu Xuan softened her voice, and said: "Then what should you do, Zhaner? You know that you are the only one in the royal family who is old enough for us. Even if you don't want to, there will always be someone who will succeed you as your father in the future." Location."

Fu Zhan made a statement of disbelief, and said: "Then look for it from the sidelines, they are all from my own family, why should the inside and outside be so clearly distinguished."

"I can't believe the others," Fu Xuan said with a smile, "My son is so good, it would be a mistake to give it to others."

"Impossible," Fu Yan said decisively, "If you insist on letting me come, then the things you implemented before will really be in vain. I don't believe you don't know my temper. Even if I compromise for a while now, That doesn't mean I'll always do what you say."

"I know it for my father," Fu Xuan nodded and said, "Let's put this matter aside for now."

Fu Zan turned his head and sneered.

"Actually, I was just asking for your opinion first. After all, I haven't seen you in the past two years. I sent people to search for you several times, but you couldn't find any traces. Some of them were sent back by you. My father knows that you love to play and play. , Then I thought about it, sending people to harass you will inevitably spoil your interest, so I don't know if you have made any progress in the past two years." Fu Xuan paused, and said, "Actually, I have something to do with you today."

"Speak up if you have something to say."

Fu Xuan said: "Fu Zhaoheng has been in seclusion for decades and has not been seen. The lonely king has decided to withdraw the previous search order."

Fu Yan's eyes flashed: "...you didn't look for him anymore?"

"That's right," Fu Xuan said, "He destroyed most of the Gu books and divination books that had been passed down in the family for a long time, which is already a big mistake, and he demoted him to the mountains without waiting for the king's punishment, which is another mistake. And this Not showing up for decades but empty-handedly bearing the name of a psychic priest is useless to the whole clan, and one more crime. These third-class crimes are enough for the lonely king to demote him."

Fu Zhan slightly frowned and said: "The power of the priests of our family who hold the sole palm, the God of Shuren, and the power of the gods has always been above the power of the royal family. Even though there was a vacancy for this position a hundred years ago, once the priests take Someone, you must not have the right to interfere with him... If you do this, I am afraid that it will only cause dissatisfaction and protests from the tribe, and waste your reputation in vain."

"There is an exception to everything," Fu Xuan said calmly, "It is true that there were priests who were vacant for nearly a hundred years before, but this is just because the priests are looking for extremely talented candidates, and there are very few talents. Once there are people with excellent talents in medicine, Gu, and poison, they must be prioritized."

Fu Zhan was meeting Fu Xuan's looking eyes, and said, "...you mean me?"

"Exactly," Fu Xuan nodded slightly, and said, "What's more, he is more than half a hundred years old now. After so many years, it is not known whether he is dead or alive. Since there is a successor to the priesthood, why should he accommodate him?"

Fu Zan looked around at his father's face for a few times, then slowly squeezed out a sneer, and said, "Then you just said so many useless things, so you still want me to take the position of priest of Fu Zhaoheng?"

"Zan'er, if you want to inherit the royal power, you will be more happy as a father," Fu Xuan smiled.

Fu Zhan said: "Are you forcing me? I don't believe there is no other way."

"Since you have this talent, if you waste it, you will not only let yourself down, but also bear the crime of blasphemy and disobedience. You should think clearly."

Fu Yan sneered, and said: "At most, I just have a little bit of thought about divination, music theory, and a little proficiency in medical skills, so I can be called a genius. Besides, most of the books on Gu, poison, and divination are gone now. There are also quite a few people who are left with small skills, and I think this talent is probably boasted by the clansmen, but in fact they don't have that much ability."

Fu Xuan said: "So in the final analysis, the crime is still on Fu Zhaoheng. If he is allowed to forcefully occupy the seat, what's the use?"

He patted Fu Yan's back lightly with his left hand, and said: "My son, even if you don't want to take on anything, you can't shirk what you should do. Besides, since you have this interest, the Queen of the Huanshu altar The original volumes of the remaining ancient books in the Zongchang Pavilion can be used by you, so it will be more convenient for you to look up and browse, and it will also avoid the influence of Fu Zhaoheng's destruction of the old books in the clan?"

Fu Zan's eyes flickered, his body stiffened, and he said slowly, "I see."

"Then you promised?" Fu Xuan raised her eyebrows and said.

Fu Zan insisted: "How to awaken the will-o'-the-wisp in the center of the Huanshu Altar?"

Fu Xuan said: "All that is needed is a poisonous Gu named 'Unidentified Corpse Gu', put it in the center of the sacrificial altar and corrode the layer of dead fungus skin on it, and then the toxin seeps into it, using the body fluid of the Gu insect Dilute it, and there will be a vision of burning black fire, and then you can go and get the red gold key condensed from it."

"Ignorant Corpse Gu?" Fu Yan was surprised, and said, "That is the most poisonous Gu that damages meridians and meridians. Can you use this?"

"Naturally," Fu Xuan said, "Because there are very few people who can produce it, it is even more precious. The hundreds of species of Gu insects that can be called names in the clan, all of them are used as a reference for immersion."

Fu Yan frowned, and said: "The method of making Wushi Gu is no longer found in the ancient books I have seen."

"Heh," Fu Xuan said with colder eyes, "isn't this the good thing that the dragon who has lost his head and tail has done? He occupies the seat all by himself, and even makes it a trick for his successors... Zan'er, your success or failure this time depends on you." No, but it is related to the painstaking efforts of the ancestors of Nanban witches and Gu. He Fu Zhaoheng kept the original records of Zongchang Pavilion alone and destroyed most of the manuscripts in the family. If you can reprint the original books in the pavilion now, you are right The contribution of the clan is immeasurable."

Fu Zhan stretched out his hand to remove the hand on his shoulder, turned his head to look at a phoenix relief in the rockery, and said, "I know it well, you don't need to use the consequences to lure me."

Fu Xuanhun didn't care, and sighed: "However, if it is really difficult to make it without recording methods, my father doesn't have that ability. You are very talented, and my father still believes that you have the ability to realize it. "

Fu Zan was silent for a moment, gritted his teeth, narrowed his eyes and said, "Are you all right?"

Without waiting for an answer, he got up and said, "I have nothing else to do and I'm leaving."

Staring at the young man's back as he entered the corridor, Fu Xuan moved his body, turned and lowered his eyebrows, picked up a fallen leaf on his body, and suddenly heard the young man's voice:

"Father is so powerful this year, why did you want to ask me to arrange the funeral?"

A few feet away, the thin air of late autumn flattened the edges and corners of the young man's words, turning them into frost and dew that covered them, weakening the emotion of the words and bringing a sense of illusion.

Fu Xuan brushed off her wide sleeves, raised her eyes and said with a smile: "After all these years, Zhan'er should know that I have always been devoted to your mother."

He avoided the boy's direct questioning and turned to speak.

Fu Yan's eyes were frozen for a long time, then he turned his back and walked along the corner of the corridor, saying in a low voice:

"That's the only reason I can bear you."

Fu Xuan has served as the lord for many years. Although she has never lost a woman by her side, she has not given birth to any heirs since Fu Zan was born.However, the relationship between the father and son is tense and delicate. Anyone who is on the sidelines must say that the Lord is patient and dedicated, magnanimous and meticulous, and the young master is seldom and indifferent, withdrawn and stubborn.

In the main tent of the Chijia army camp, all the generals gathered together.

The chief general, Jiao Shiling, let go of his palms, and clapped his hands and said, "That's the arrangement! Today, the whole army will divide into three routes and go northward to the border city of Yizhou. Tang Lan, this time you are the first to lead the army around Yishui, and I and I Liao Hui and his party lead the main army in the rear."

"Yes." The crow Qingwu robed general who was seated under the seat responded with cupped fists, his expression flat.

"Now, everyone, go back to the camp and order the soldiers to take a rest and prepare for departure."

"General." A rough voice on the right intercepted.

All the generals and soldiers in the tent focused their eyes on the man who came out.

Tang Lan's dark peach blossom eyes lifted slightly, then lowered lazily.

The soldier who went out to the ranks was in his prime, with a strong figure: "Biaoxia is willing to lead the front army with Tang Lan."

Jiao Shiling was surprised and said, "Wei Xu, you are used to being in charge of cavalry in the Chinese army with Liao Hui, why do you want to move forward?"

Wei Xu said: "The vanguard of the former army explored the way, and the number of people was small, so the risk increased. I am afraid that Lieutenant Tang may not be able to handle it alone. General Liao has been in charge of the cavalry for many years. My role in the Chinese army may not be effective."

When it came to personnel arrangement, Jiao Shiling couldn't help but consider other people's opinions. He turned his eyes to Tang Lan, and at the same moment, Tang Lan responded, saying: "The former army asked Qingqi to ride fast, and Vice General Wei is not familiar with the arrangement after all. Since the First World War is so important, it is inevitable that some factors will be delayed by hasty changes. Besides, Biao Xia believes that he still has the strength to lead the army alone, without the assistance of Vice-General Wei."

Wei Xu snorted coldly, and said: "Then what's the matter with Fu Chen leading the army in ambush earlier? He can break the front with such skill, where did Vice General Tang get the confidence? Could it be that he married a prominent official? The skill is more agile, and the hilt of the sword is inlaid with gold, isn't it?"

As soon as that person's name came out, the faces of all the people present changed slightly. Tang Lan raised her eyebrows when she heard the words, with a half-smile expression on her lips, she squinted and said, "How do you know I'm not as good as him? It will be a matter of time before you rush forward, and you will end up on the battlefield. But you, I think you and him are more like a fellow, Vice General Wei should be more cautious, so as not to follow in his footsteps."

"Hey," Liao Hui stared at the words, and reprimanded, "You kid is getting more and more crazy now? It seems that now you have a backer and you are full of confidence!"

"Liao Hui!" Jiao Shiling stopped him in a low voice.

Liao Hui suppressed his emotions a little, and said: "Hey, General Jiao, listen to me, if Wei Xu wants to show off, then give him a chance, there is no shortage of him on the cavalry side, but isn't there still a vacant position on the forward side? "

The people under the tent were silent for a while, Jiao Shiling hesitated, and Tang Lan said again: "General, don't be embarrassed. I think what General Liao said just now makes sense. If Vice General Wei really wants to take the opportunity to make meritorious deeds, the bid will be fine." You can’t forcefully stop him for some reason. It’s better to just let Vice General Wei go and let him lead the army with the bidder.”

Tang Lan's gaze shifted from the upper seat to Wei Xuchu, who was meeting the provocative pupils. He curled his lips and forced a smile in return. The disgust in the eyes of the person opposite was even greater.

"Since you all have no objections, let's make a decision first," Jiao Shiling finalized, "The last battle was rushed to quell the chaos. Although we finally regained the lost area of ​​Jingzhou, we won reluctantly and lost troops. What's more, the Hulan people headed by the Hulan people are not dead-hearted. The last time it was obviously just a small fight. It only caused some small disturbances in Jingzhou, which obviously meant more provocation. But this time is different. The barbarians mixed up with our old rival, the barbarian, to attack together. Two years ago, the barbarian army still intended to fight conservatively. I think their alliance this time is going to be real. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince specifically mentioned this matter again, obviously appreciating it. I attach great importance to it, and I hope that everyone will do their best to defend the integrity of our country of Yan in this battle!"

"Yes."

"Then let's go back and make preparations, and tell our soldiers to pack up and prepare for the long-term battle," Jiao Shiling said, "Tang Lan, stay here for a while."

"Yes."

The tent was empty, Tang Lan sat where he was, waiting for Jiao Shiling to speak.

Jiao Shiling said slowly: "Tang Lan, the matter of talent just now..."

Tang Lan lowered her head slightly, and said in a flat voice: "The incident happened suddenly just now, and Vice General Wei didn't discuss it with Biaoxia beforehand, so there is indeed some misunderstanding."

"These are not major issues," Jiao Shiling shook his head, and said, "The previous barbarian battle was still due to their intention to slow down the troops, and the new recruits in the battalion have changed again. There will inevitably be disputes. You lead the front army alone However, you should pay attention to the relationship between military and military organizations. A few days ago, some recruits in the army made troubles. The people transferred from Yiwei here are bound to be a bit of a fake. I can't take care of it here. You have to pay attention Take a closer look."

"Understand it."

Jiao Shiling glanced at Tang Lan's lowered eyebrows, and then said, "You were married and went to fight in the army. Don't let this disturb your mind on the battlefield. I can't help but mention one more thing. In the past, there were many soldiers who became soldiers." After the kiss, I developed a fear of fighting and cherishing my life on the battlefield. This is a big taboo on the battlefield. Once you have a fearful heart when facing the enemy, let alone losing in momentum, you will definitely be caught by the opponent's weaknesses in your behavior."

"Speaking of which, if you really have something to gain from Ni Xiang, then you should make it clear to him earlier that transferring you to an idle job in Beijing is a way to get the best of both worlds, and you don't have to come here where life and death are uncertain. fight on the battlefield."

"Biaoxia understands, and will not interfere with the business because of private affairs."

Tang Lan's face didn't change at all, and he looked like he was being lectured by others. On the contrary, Jiao Shiling didn't want to say anything else about this matter: "You were a little uncertain when you first joined Chijia, but now you are calm and progressive. Quite a few, the battle is critical, and it is a difficult time for the entire Red Armored Army. You young generals must learn to take the lead gradually. This time it happens that Wei Xu is leading the front army with you, and you have to work together.”

Tang Lan said: "Biao Xia knows what he should do. General please rest assured."

"Well," Jiao Shiling nodded, stroked his beard, and said, "Then let's go back and prepare some related matters. This battle will take at least half a year, so we might as well go home."

"Yes." Tang Lan got up and stepped back. As soon as he opened the curtain, he saw Liao Hui at the side, and when he noticed his movements, he immediately came over. Tang Lan just cupped his hands and saluted lightly, "Hello, General."

Liao Hui turned his head and stared at Tang Lan's striding back figure for a moment, then lifted the curtain to enter the tent again, and said directly: "You are really getting more and more verbose now..."

Liao Hui sat down, listened to Jiao Shiling shook his head and smiled and replied: "There is a heavy responsibility on my shoulders, and I still dare not slack off. The soldiers who are in charge of the whole battalion are different from those who only cared about the people under their command. There are too many things to consider, and there are too many things to consider. I think you and I sneered at the admiral staying up all night to deal with military affairs, but now it seems that you still underestimated the difficulty too much."

Liao Hui said disdainfully: "Huh, that's not certain. It is said that Jia Yun has stayed in the tent for a long time. If he has to fight with real swords and guns, he will be hard to beat... a group of eunuchs working under him in the Privy Council , how busy he can be."

Jiao Shiling shook his head and said: "The admiral has been in the army for a long time. You have been away for so long, you can't let the past matter, and you won't have these things if you retreat from the enemy."

Liao Hui didn't want to insist on this topic anymore, so he said again: "I just heard a few words outside the tent...Old Jiao, tell me the truth, is it because Prime Minister Ni put some pressure on you? Don’t just say that the country’s troubles are not over, and he is in his early twenties and he is at the age of meritorious service. Why did he get married in a hurry when he returned to Beijing this time? I think you are still talking lightly. Back then You should stop him."

Jiao Shiling sighed: "Master Feng of the Privy Council is also from the same family as Ni, and there are many things involved in it. As a general, how can I not give Ni Xiang this face?"

Liao Hui retorted: "What is Tang Lan's background? When he joined the Prime Minister's house, what do you think Ni Xiangzhen valued him? It's the same with another person. Maybe Ni Xiang may not be satisfied with this son-in-law in his heart. You can say a few words here. It just happened to give Ni Xiang an excuse, maybe it hit Ni Xiang's heart."

Liao Hui's words were reckless and bitter, causing Jiao Shiling to frown slightly, and said: "Tang Lan was originally from my camp. At the beginning, he was a little lazy like a young man, but it got better later on. There is no need to always hold on to little things and let them go."

Liao Hui said: "Following the power, isn't it considered a villain's behavior? I really don't believe that at his young age, he doesn't have any eagerness to climb up. It seems that he is much more peaceful in the camp than before. It turns out that Why are you secretly thinking about finding a backer, I'm afraid that in a few days, he will still ride on us."

Jiao Shiling sighed, "All the expenses and reserves in the army are controlled by the imperial court, so I have to admit it."

Liao Hui spat secretly and said nothing.

In the school grounds, more than a hundred soldiers lined up in two formations and practiced with guns.However, he saw a person standing on the stage at the side of the field, his face slightly congealed.

"What can Vice General Wei teach you?"

A familiar voice sounded from behind, Wei Xu didn't turn his head, he just stared at the situation on the field, and said: "These Qingqi are the results you brought out?"

Tang Lan walked to his side, glanced down casually, and said, "There are quite a few newcomers who don't understand the rules. Vice General Wei must also be considerate."

"I see a lot of people who don't understand the rules," Wei Xuyin said gruffly, "I came to Chijia five or six years earlier than you. I haven't seen many newcomers, and there are some restless ones, but I haven't slacked off in training like this. .”

Tang Lan didn't answer his words, Wei Xu turned his head to look at him, gritted his teeth slightly and said, "Or are all the ones you brought out just like you?"

Tang Lan's face was emotionless, and he ignored Wei Xu's provocative tone, took two steps forward, raised his hand and gestured downward.

The leaders of the two formations are all experienced soldiers in the army. They always pay attention to the movements here. When they see Tang Lan raising their hands, they stop immediately.

Tang Lan walked to the right to reach the steps, raised her arms again on one side, looked at Wei Xu with a smile in the corner of her eyes, and said:

"Vice General Wei, please."

Wei Xu was puzzled by his actions and behavior, his face remained cold, he stared at him for a while, then stepped down to the field, looking back at him and trying to make something up.

Tang Lan walked slowly, and after Wei Xu stood still, he asked everyone to wait for him to walk over.

The practical training was suddenly stopped, and the standing soldiers were a little apprehensive. They just turned around and watched the two lieutenants go off the field, not knowing what their intentions were.

Here Tang Lan came to pass Wei Xu's side, without stopping, walked directly to the side of the formation and pulled out a person, turned his eyes to Wei Xu, and said: "Vice General Wei, since you just said that these brothers are not up to standard, how about Come alone to give pointers, and by the way, also set an example for others.”

Wei Xu didn't avoid him either, gritted his teeth and replied, "Okay."

The recruit who was singled out was still an unfamiliar face. When he walked out of the crowd, he was terrified and panicked. He looked at the general in black and green robes beside him in a panic, but he saw that the young general was just as normal as when he was training. The usual complexion, with some cold shadows that can only be seen when holding a sword.

Aware of his gaze, he saw Deputy General Tang motion to him in a low voice: "Go over."

The recruit bravely walked towards Wei Xu, and the people behind who didn't understand the situation didn't dare to make a sound when they saw this posture.

Wei Xu looked at the anxious recruit, frowned and said, "Boy, when you hold a gun against the enemy, you don't hit the enemy's weapon, but you stab the enemy's weak point, understand?"

The recruit nodded blankly and said, "...Understood."

"Understood, try it now," Wei Xu raised his round eyes, looked at the soldier opposite, and said, "Now you practice with a gun at me, and use all your abilities."

The recruit was also a little irritated, and he raised his gun and stabbed forward.

In a few strokes, you can stand up and down.The little soldier was defeated, and was kicked backward by Wei Xu, and the weapon in his hand fell to the ground as he leaned back.

With sharp eyes and quick hands, Tang Lan stretched out his arms to support the soldier. The soldier staggered a few steps, but still couldn't bear the big blow to his chest, he spat out half of his blood and half sat on the ground.

Tang Lan squinted her eyes and said, "Wei Xu, we are all brothers, so we can't do anything wrong."

Wei Xu said: "The battle is imminent. When I really go to the battlefield to fight against the enemy, I still have to be sympathetic. Those of this level are recruited into the army. When did the red armor choose soldiers so casually?"

Tang Lan replied: "I have no right to interfere in personnel affairs, so what's the use of asking me?"

"With their current level, they don't have the crime of dereliction of duty as the leader?" Wei Xu immediately asked, and the atmosphere between the two began to stagnate.

A voice came from among the soldiers in the rear: "Brother Xu, this is a bit harsh. Many new brothers came from other cities with few battles. They have no experience, and the personnel registration process has to go through the Privy Council. After tidying up, it is inevitable that he will be unfamiliar now, and after a while of running-in, it will be fine, and it is not the fault of Vice-General Tang alone."

Everyone looked back, it was Jiang Zhong, an old man in red armor who was rare in Qingqi. Seeing him stepping over, he went straight to Wei Xu, and said with a smile: "Brother Xu came to teach himself before the war, it is really the luck of these newcomers Nah."

He turned to face the crowd again, and said, "Newly arrived brothers, you should get to know each other well again. This is Vice General Wei Xuwei, who is known for his strength in our Red Armored Army."

Tang Lan said again: "Kungfu doesn't take a day to make a big leap. Could it be that Vice General Wei expects everyone to be as talented as you?"

This remark seemed to be flattering, but Wei Xu's prejudice against Tang Lan was not for a day, no matter how you listened to it, it was an unpleasant ridicule, so he said: "Tomorrow we will leave in the afternoon, and there is still half a day left today, everyone, don't rest today. On the way to battle, there is plenty of time to rest on horseback, so I will practice the actual combat training this afternoon until the evening until I am satisfied."

The soldiers below didn't dare to answer when they heard the words, they were all silent.

Jiang Zhong was also startled, and looked at Tang Lan a few times, asking questions in his eyes.

Tang Lan spoke at the right time, and said: "Since Vice General Wei intends to guide you, don't waste this good opportunity. It is also effective to sharpen your guns before the battle."

After finishing speaking, he glanced around at the crowd, then turned around and left the field, and stood side by side with Wei Xu, and said in a low voice, "Vice General Wei is here."

Tang Lan didn't even look at the reaction behind him, and went straight out of the school grounds, heading straight for the stables.

At the feet of the emperor, the chariot is noisy.The most prosperous area of ​​the imperial capital is the eight interconnected streets and alleys radiating from the edge of the imperial city. Excluding the Shangshu Sheng, the Privy Council and other government offices, Luobu is at the head of the alley, and the rest are all houses built by the royal family and ministers. , It plays the role of defending the royal family and gaining Fengshui.

Spreading out further, it is the place where merchants and peddlers live, the bustling city is bright and noisy, and the crowds are flowing.And the few rows of private houses in the downtown area between the relatives and expensive mansions, the nobles think they are noisy, and the ordinary market vendors think their prices are high, so everyone in the place borrows financial resources from the rich and wealthy. The political fortune is happy.

The brothers of the Yuan family, wealthy businessmen in central Beijing, started their business by collecting money from vending wine, cloth and porcelain silk. For a hundred years, all the rows of private houses around the imperial palace were collected by them as furniture.There is only one seven-entry mansion facing the feng shui axis of the imperial city. It has recently changed owners. It turned out that the only daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion left the cabinet. This added a place. Yuan's family offended the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the copper wire corruption case. , this move is also to sell face to the Prime Minister by the way, and it seems that it also has the intention of finding a next family.

Everyone in the market knows that Ni Xiangye's son-in-law was born in the army, and his family background is poor, so he couldn't climb into this big family, but this noble lady fell in love with that army ruffian.It is inevitable that some good-natured people will talk about this matter, and first mention that Ni Xiang will not stop him, while buying a house for this son-in-law, and at the same time, there is a hasty wedding, with an ambiguous attitude just like the location of the house. embarrassing.He also said that this drama came true, and the poor boy flew on a branch, which was another gossip and anecdote after dinner.

"Miss Noble has fallen in love with Luo Poer, and after that, it will be a love affair with a concubine, and the marriage will be wonderful..." The storyteller spoke slowly, and then took a few pictures, and there was a round black mole on his left mouth Follow along.

A few idlers sat down in front of the tavern, and after hearing the words, they answered, "And then? What about Mr. Tang Xiaojun?"

The street is bustling with people, and the sound of ticking horseshoes is mixed with the voices of the people, which is the lively world.

The storyteller smiled, with folds on his face and a look of understanding, he replied: "After that, of course everyone will be happy. There is a saying that' Xiangye is magnanimous and does not give up on the poor. Endeavor Army neutral meritorious service', a son-in-law and a half, now the Prime Minister's son is both civil and military, and there are sisters and nephews in the palace enjoying the power, the future of the blessing is immeasurable..."

Several idlers sighed in front of the door, poured tea and joked with each other.

A figure in Yaqing rode his horse across the street lightly, and a crowd of pedestrians exclaimed along the way. Before the people could curse, they saw the black and shiny mane of the horse. When I was surprised, I also forgot the sudden shock just now.

The horse and the people ran towards the houses in the deep alley, and the sound of the crowd gradually disappeared.

In a new house, the servant maid was rushing back and forth outside, and the inner room was quiet. There was only one young woman sitting on her knees on the couch, with a guqin on the low table in front of her. Voice.

After a while, there was a voice approaching from outside the door, and the steps were light, followed by a female voice: "Miss, just now the Prime Minister sent some additional clothes and accessories, and they have all been packed in the warehouse. What can you order, Miss?"

Ni Chengxin moved, stretched out his hand to stroke the strings, and then said: "Mu Lan, go and take it down, pawn it."

The little maid was stunned when she heard the words, and asked suspiciously: "...Miss is talking about this piano?"

"Yeah." Ni Chengxin nodded lightly and said.

Mu Lan immediately asked: "Why? Didn't Miss love piano and sword the most when she was young? This piano has been with Miss for many years, why should I be it?"

"It won't be needed in the future," Ni Chengxin reprimanded lightly, "I tell you to do it and you do it, take it down."

"...Okay." Mu Lan lowered her eyebrows, hugged the piano, turned and went out, and was meeting the young man who came in from the outside. When she first met the peach blossom eyes, she quickly lowered her head and saluted, "Hello, young master."

Tang Lan glanced at the qin in the maid's hand, paused, and asked, "Why are you holding the qin?"

Mu Lan hesitated and cast a few glances at the woman behind him. Ni Chengxin on the couch flicked Mu Lan's eyes, then turned to look at Tang Lan again, and replied with flickering eyebrows, "I asked her to go down and change some strings. When you come back, don't be in a hurry, Mu Lan, just put it back first."

Mu Lan lowered her eyebrows and leaned over, slowly placing the piano on the table.

Tang Lan stepped over, took the woman's catkin in her hand, and sat beside her, saying: "Hands are so cold, but are you wearing thin clothes?"

Ni Chengxin smiled lightly at him, and said, "It's okay, when did I become so delicate, just open the window for ventilation."

Tang Lan ordered to the side: "Go and close the window, and come in with a hand stove."

"Yes." Mu Lan bowed respectfully.

With a smile on his face, Ni Chengxin stayed close to the people around him and said, "There are few military affairs today? Why did you come back specially?"

Tang Lan followed her with a smile and said, "What's the matter? Are you unhappy?"

Ni Chengxin raised her eyebrows and said, "If it was in the past, Miss Ben would have gone directly to the barracks, so I don't care about these things... I think I'm a legitimate person now, but I'm timid."

Tang Lan squeezed her hand and said, "Listen to me, don't go over there...to ruin your reputation."

Seeing Ni Chengxin lowering his eyes and smiling slightly, Tang Lan turned his head and said seriously, "There are foreign invaders in Yizhou again, and we will leave in the afternoon tomorrow."

He clasped the woman's right hand with both hands, and the softness in the palm gradually warmed up. Tang Lan said softly: "The border affairs are tight, and the battle is hasty. I am afraid that I will wrong you, but I can't."

Ni Chengxin withdrew his hands, put them on his hands, and said, "Just do what you want, and don't worry about the rest."

Women's bamboo green shirt looks thin and fragile