A traitor

Sun Zizhong's body recovered quickly, and he could get out of bed and walk around in the afternoon of the second day.

Afraid that there would be any problems with him, Su Qinglang insisted on staying and observing for one night before deciding to leave.

They said good-bye to the shopkeeper, and went to a neighboring town, where they bought some horses and a carriage.

The next journey, as Mei Liusheng said, was a country road, and it was raining on the way, the road was full of mud, and it was very difficult to walk.

Mei Liusheng and Wen Shiliang rode ahead on horseback, only to hear Wen Shiliang speak first: "How is Master Mei's injury?"

Mei Liusheng was startled, and looked at Wen Shiliang with some apprehension, but thinking that he was well versed in medical skills, and had also collected medicine with Su Qinglang, he understood.

Wen Sheng replied: "It's much better, thank you Mr. Wen."

Wen Shiliang snorted, and said: "It's not me that Mr. Mei should thank, but Mr. Su. He picked the medicine, and it has nothing to do with me."

Mei Liusheng lowered his head and smiled, and heard him say again: "With Master Su's disposition, he is very kind to Master Mei, which is really rare."

Mei Liusheng's expression froze, and he quickly explained: "Brother Su is hard-spoken and soft-hearted, it's just that he is difficult to get along with on the surface, but in fact he is very good to everyone."

Wen Shiliang glanced at him, and showed a strange expression: "I was just emotional for a while, and I didn't say anything, but Mrs. Mei, why are you so eager to get rid of it?"

"Master Su was also..."

Hearing what he said, Mei Liusheng thought about it, and was about to prick up his ears to listen, but Wen Shiliang stopped talking.

In the middle of the conversation, it was the most tormenting, Mei Liusheng withdrew his mind, a little depressed, and heard Wen Shiliang say: "However, you officials in the Southern Tang Dynasty are very interesting."

Mei Liusheng looked at him, puzzled and asked, "Why did Mr. Wen say that?"

Of course Wen Shiliang would not tell him that he went to find Qin Jian, but was kicked out by the other party.

Not to mention telling him that after being kicked out of the house by Qin Jian, he went to find Pei Yan again, but the Prime Minister Zuo, who has always been known for his "benevolence, righteousness and virtue", agreed to form an alliance with Xuan Guo.

He just said: "I don't know if Mrs. Mei knows about your right minister and General He Lanxiang?"

The matter of those two, when Mei Liusheng was still Li Chengsi, he had heard people mention it, but now as Mei Liusheng, even if he knew, he had to pretend not to know.

So he said: "I only know that General He Lanxiang used to be a powerful general on the battlefield of Megatron. Unfortunately, he lost the battle and was held accountable by the court. Did he... actually know Xiang Ye?"

Wen Shiliang snorted. When He Lanxiang died, he was just a small official in the court, so he didn't know the inside things very clearly.

The news from Xuan Guo's court is that Xuan Guo coveted the border towns of the Southern Tang Dynasty back then, but He Lanxiang and Qin Jian were guarding them, and they have not been able to get what they wanted.

Later, Xuan Guo secretly hooked up with the dignitaries of the Southern Tang Dynasty and bought a border defense map at the price of ten boxes of gold. He cooperated with the outside and defeated He Lanxiang's garrison army.

Not only that, the entire army of He Lanxiang's generals was wiped out, only Qin Jian survived, and returned to the imperial city as a criminal minister. The second son of the He family, think about that time, even Qin Jian, who is now scheming and calculating, suffered a lot, right?

"It happened a long time ago. I think not many people in Nantang know about it."

"Speaking of it now, I'm afraid even Mrs. Mei can't believe that Prime Minister Qin and General He were good brothers who went through life and death, right?"

He said slowly: "Your Prime Minister Qin still doesn't give us good looks when he sees our Xuanguo people. Although I don't think he is a good person, I only admire him for this."

Mei Liusheng nodded, and said again: "Master Xiang misses his old friend, so he has neglected Mr. Wen, please forgive me."

Wen Shiliang glanced at him, then let out another snort, his expression seemed to be a little mocking in Mei Liusheng's response.

After a while, he said with some emotion: "It is said that the times make heroes, but the times can also destroy a hero. Life is like a dream, and the journey is full of wind and rain. Who can really stick to the original intention and persist in the same?"

"There are still..."

Thinking of those people in Chang'an's Execution Ground five years ago, Mei Liusheng gave an affirmative answer.

He paused, and then said: "The reason why a hero is a hero is that he can stick to his beliefs and not change with people or time, even if he throws his head, sprinkles blood, is misunderstood, and suffers all kinds of humiliation." , and know what is right and what is wrong, and because of this, he deserves to be admired by future generations, but most of us can't do it."

Wen Shiliang thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Master Mei's words are true, but think about it, I can't achieve this level."

Mei Liusheng also laughed and said: "Master Wen has been in the court for many years, and he is a senior in the officialdom. If even Mr. Wen can't do it, then I will be far behind."

After walking for a long time, they finally returned to the official road, and walked along the official road for more than ten days before finally arriving at their destination, the border city.

Su Qinglang got down from the carriage and stood at the gate of the border city. He could only see a long stretch of yellow sand and an ancient city standing in the setting sun. People in the city came and went, but it was not half as prosperous as Chang'an.

Before he came to the border town, he had heard people mention that the border town was sparsely populated and lacked in supplies.

Therefore, many people barter and do not rely too much on currency circulation. Now standing at the gate of this city, I see the scene where people in the city are holding a sheep in one hand and a duck in the other. , Xin Dao is really sincere and does not deceive him.

At this time, Sun Zizhong also came down, looked at Su Qinglang and said, "It's getting late, let's go to the posthouse to stay."

Su Qinglang trembled, and resolutely refused: "I can't live! What if His Royal Highness Yi Wang's heroic soul is still alive, what if there is a ghost in the middle of the night?"

Mei Liusheng's face darkened, he clenched his fist and coughed lightly: "Brother Su, don't worry, since the post house caught fire last time, the imperial court has built a new post house elsewhere, two places, one south of the city, one north of the city, not in the same place .”

Su Qinglang said again: "That's not going to stay, what if there is a fire again at that time?"

Mei Liusheng laughed helplessly, and said: "I have known you for such a long time, but I never knew that Brother Su, you are so cherishing your life."

Sun Tzuzhong gave him a sideways glance, and said coolly, "I'm afraid I'm new to the border town, and I think it's new, so I want to live outside and join in the fun?"

Su Qinglang was deeply moved, held the folding fan and bowed to him: "As expected, the one who knows me, Zi Zhongye, can't hide anything from your eyes."

Sun Zizhong shook his head helplessly, then looked at Wen Shiliang and said, "I don't know what Master Wen's plan is?"

Along the way, Sun Zizhong and Wen Shiliang discussed many medical issues, and they were surprised to find that this man not only knew medical skills, but was also very proficient, so the two had a strong relationship.

Wen Shiliang glanced at the gate of the city, and said: "Since we have reached the border town, we are not far from Xuanguo, so we will separate here, and I should go back."

Hearing that Wen Shiliang was going to leave, Sun Tzuzhong was a little bit reluctant: "Xuanguo and the border town are only a hundred miles away. If that's the case, why is Mr. Wen so anxious to leave? It's getting late now, in my opinion, we'd better stay in the city for a while." It’s late, let’s go back the next day.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Qinglang laughed and said: "In my opinion, Mr. Wen has cast a shadow on this city, and is afraid of living in this place again?"

Wen Shiliang ignored him, just looked at Sun Tzuzhong with a light smile and said: "I have been away for many days, and I am really homesick. I want to return to the country as soon as possible to report to the emperor. I hope you can understand this."

After a pause, he said: "I am grateful for the care of you all along the way, and to tell you the truth, many unexpected things happened on the way back from Nantang.

However, being able to meet all of you and have this experience is a blessing in life. If there is a chance in the future, I will come to Nantang again, and I will have a drink with you again, and I will not return if I am not drunk. Anyone who passes by our Xuanguo must go to the capital to find me, and the imperial censor's mansion will always be waiting for you. "

Sun Zizhong and Mei Liusheng cupped their hands at the same time, and replied, "Definitely."

However, Su Qinglang felt that with Wen Shiliang's friendship with him, if he passed by Xuanguo, it would be good if the dogs didn't let him bite him, so he didn't pretend to be sentimental when he said these words.

Several people divided some of the dry food and usable luggage into Wen Shiliang, and gave him some horses. Considering that Wen Shiliang was "old and frail" and couldn't stand the toss, so in the end, even Mr. Su's "royal car" , the carriage was given to them.

After they bid farewell, Wen Shiliang took a few steps forward, suddenly thought of something, stopped again, and said to Su Qinglang: "Master Su, I have a few words I want to tell, I wonder if Master Su can move?"

Su Qinglang thought to himself, could it be that this Wen Shiliang was reluctant to part with himself, and before leaving, wanted to scold him for having a good time?

With his long legs, he reluctantly walked over and listened with his ears, but as he listened, his originally carefree expression became more and more serious, and in the end only shock remained.

He straightened up, didn't react for a long time, looked at Wen Shiliang and frowned: "Is this true?"

Wen Shiliang nodded, and said again: "That's true. I found it strange back then, so I investigated it for many years. However, there has been no progress."

Su Qinglang lowered his head and thought for a moment, then cupped his hands and said: "Thank you, Mr. Wen, for reminding, we will pay attention."

Wen Shiliang snorted, and said: "I never owe anyone else, this matter should be regarded as a reward for sending me here, and thank Master Su for his kindness that day."

Sun Tzuzhong was puzzled for a while, not knowing what they were talking about, but Mei Liusheng's eyes moved slightly, and after a while, he said slowly: "Master Wen, it's getting late, the next post station is half a day's journey away from here, Mr. Wen Let’s get on the road as soon as possible.”