YànXiever died of arsenic. The funeral was very simple. Pei Lifeng organized it. Lin Jiuzhou did not go that day. The war ahead was tight. Hundreds of thousands of people did not conquer the Wei Kingdom. Chu Qinghan had a high fever again, and internal and external troubles. He really had no time to go.
Actually, maybe he dare not go, who knows
This war lasted for three months
Lin Jiuzhou went to the front line once, but was forced back by Ji Junze for death.
That time, Ji Junze was very thin, and his baby face, which had been unchanged all year round, was so thin that he was only skinny that he was left with bones for the first time.
His deputy told Lin Jiuzhou that after the first battle, they had set up a trap according to the plan. If the tour progressed gradually, they could use a gentler method to capture the Wei Kingdom. But that night, Ji Junze seemed crazy and must attack the city at night. Unexpectedly, the rebels were wary of it. That time, Ji Junze was surrounded with three thousand infantrymen, and finally broke through under the protection of the soldiers, but was covered in swords and almost died.
Lin Jiuzhou listened silently, but afterwards he just pretended not to know. He believed Ji Junze
Sure enough, three months later, Ji Junze won triumphantly...
……
He became a hero again, but the hero didn't look very happy at this time
On the night when he returned in triumphantly, after the reception banquet, Ji Junze reported on the war in the imperial study room
...According to the final statistics, more than 50,000 people died this time, 70,000 seriously injured, and several minor injuries. Wang, although we won, it can only be considered a miserable victory. The rebels were crazy. As long as they had a breath in the end, they would definitely fight to the death to pull a dismount. If I hadn't been determined to do that night, the ending would definitely not be like this. I am willing to accept punishment!
As he said that, Ji Junze fell to his knees
Lin Jiuzhou knew about this, but he didn't plan to blame him. Unexpectedly, this kid was so mean and had to tell him everything. There were Zhou Peiruo and Zhang Xian around him. It was strictly forbidden to cover up the city and it was not easy to cover up directly.
Although it could have been due to the merits and demerits, in order to stabilize people's hearts, this merit must be given to everyone. In other words, this sin must be borne.
Zhou Peiruo rolled his eyes and winked him hard, but Ji Junze just pretended that he didn't see it.
Lin Jiuzhou pondered for a moment and suddenly raised his eyebrows: That's fine, you pay half of the pension for this death and injury, even if you pay off your debt!
Ji Junze was stunned and wanted to speak, but was grabbed by Zhou Peiruo, who could no longer help him: Thank you Wang?
Ji Junze had no choice but to refuse, so he had to continue bowing: I thank you, Lord, Lord!
After saying that, he sat back at Lin Jiuzhou's instructions: Also, the number of enemies is not 80,000, but a total of 180,000 troops. This time we killed 100,000 enemies, and the other 80,000 troops are only 20,000 willing to surrender...
You'd better kill them all, right?
Lin Jiuzhou interjected lightly
Ji Junze was stunned and looked up. King Xuanyuan's face was calm and he could not see any emotional fluctuations.
If it were before, he wouldn't think there was anything wrong with the corpse even if he was dismembered. King Xuanyuan could always be more cruel than anyone else to the enemy.
However, since he ascended the throne, Ji Junze vaguely felt that Xuanyuan was not as bloodthirsty as before. Just like now, although he did not show any dissatisfaction, he felt that he seemed unhappy.
He agreed and said yes, Ji Junze explained: Those people cannot stay! If they had not believed in their surrender before, they would not have given them a chance to betrayal now. One chance would be enough!
Lin Jiuzhou tapped the table and nodded slightly
...However, in the end, nearly 40,000 people ran away. They saw that the situation was not good, so they fled from the Wei Kingdom in the last moment. After we found out, we could no longer catch up. But I think they could not pose a threat anymore. Wang Dake to rest assured!
Lin Jiuzhou was silent, withdrew his right hand on the table, and finally gently curled the corners of his lips...
……
At the same time, unknown conversations were also held in Liuli Pavilion
It was Zhuang Zhong's first time stepping into this place. Shi Shiran walked in and saw Chu Qinghan sitting next to the table. There was a pot of sake on the table and two small blue glaze cups stood on the table.
Seeing him come in, Chu Qinghan put down the scroll in his hand and raised his eyebrows and smiled: I thought you would come a few days ago...
Zhuang Zhong sat down with a sneer and played with the little cup: You are such a good method, that person was forced to death by you
Chu Qinghan's face turned pale. He took the wine glass in his hand and lowered his head. When he looked up, he still had the strategic smile: I didn't think he died, I just wanted to drive him away, but I didn't expect him to be so stupid. He was usually very smart...
You are right, Yàn Xifan is indeed very smart, but as long as the other party is the king, he is not much smarter than a three-year-old child.
Oh? Then are you trying to be a pity him now? You asked me to...
But again, I didn't think he was dead! Zhuang Zhong interrupted him and snorted coldly
Yeah?
Chu Qinghan lowered his head and took a sip of sake, shook his head and continued, ...Haha, Zhuang Zhong Ah Zhuang Zhong, do you know that my hatred most is that you look like now! You have always been like this in front of Xuanyuan, right?
He spoke mercilessly, Zhuang Zhong's face changed, he stood up and looked down at Chu Qinghan who was completely ignored: What do you mean? I warn you not to challenge my patience!
Haha, it makes you look even more annoying...
Seeing Zhuang Zhong's sleeves were about to leave, a sarcastic smile flashed in Chu Qinghan's eyes, but his voice gradually softened. He pretended to be mysterious and waved his hand and whispered: Okay, sit down, we should talk about the next plan. Do you know who the leaders of the rebels are?
Hum? You know... I looked at him suspiciously, and Zhuang Zhong finally sat back
Of course! But I just got the news today. The man was called Zhongli Zheng, the former governor of Zhongli. You should have an impression? Haha, he ran away with 40,000 people...
He raised his head and took a sip of wine. Chu Qinghan smiled like an old fox
You mean...
……
After the war report was completed, everyone was preparing to return home after reporting peace, but Lin Jiuzhou called Ji Junze at the last moment
Ji Junze looked at Lin Jiuzhou in confusion, and heard Lin Jiuzhou say slowly: I will give you a reward tomorrow in the morning court. Let me tell you what do you want?
Ji Junze was stunned, then suddenly realized, and couldn't help but feel a little moved
If Xuanyuan asked this directly in the court, Ji Junze would definitely not make any request. If he gave it directly, he felt that he had not given enough, and was afraid that the reward would not be what he wanted.
Now I ask privately, which is equivalent to giving him a chance. Even if Lin Jiuzhou disagrees in the end, he can probably know what he wants
Ji Junze looked up and was about to say that he didn't care about anything, but when he opened his mouth, a person suddenly appeared in his mind. His nose suddenly felt sore. He trembled slightly, not knowing whether it was excitement or something else. After a moment of silence, he suddenly walked down from his seat, lowered his knees, and knelt straight down.
What are you doing? Just speak up whatever you want, are you still afraid that I won’t give it to me?
Seeing this, Lin Jiuzhou was a little dissatisfied. You know, I left you behind just to ask about your wishes and stand up and say...
Ji Junze ignored it completely, and his body trembled even harder. If it were him...
The question that I had never dared to think about before suddenly occupied his whole thoughts
Shaking his head, his eyes were firm when he raised it again, he didn't want to give up this opportunity
He kowtowed twice again and slowly spoke...
Lin Jiuzhou's face turned cold and he wanted to speak, but Ji Junze's next words made him unable to move.
Muttering to himself as if he was a memory, Ji Junze's expression became erratic. Lin Jiuzhou had known him for decades, and had never seen him like this before.
King, do you still remember that six years ago, I went to Wu State with you to attend the birthday of the King of Wu State...
Why are you talking about this? Lin Jiuzhou frowned slightly and listened patiently
…That year, we brought a child back to Xuanyuan Kingdom… Wang, do you know, I never dare to say that I actually fell in love with him… but I also know that you have always been the only one in his eyes…
Lin Jiuzhou was stunned...
Ji Junze was crawling on the ground, and a sad voice came from the ground continuously. Lin Jiuzhou could not see his face. The long waterfall-like hair spread out straight, like a smudged ink
...I have always buried this in my heart. No one dares to say that as long as you can see him occasionally, it is enough to see him happy... I am a rough man, and I also believe that the king can give him what he wants, but...
His voice was muffled, gradually becoming lighter, but a faint sob, very faint, as if it was just an illusion
Lin Jiuzhou waited quietly, and after a while he continued: ...I don't want any reward, Wang, if possible, I just hope the king can promise me and let me take him home...
Looking up, Ji Junze's face was white and clean, with no traces. Just such stubborn eyes suddenly made Lin Jiuzhou feel guilty.
Go home? Yàn's home? He sat upright behind the high desk and murmured
It's Ah. I've been investigating it over the years. Yàn Xifan is indeed a native of the country, but he is not a down-and-out royal family. He is just an ordinary person. His parents are also alive. When he was a child, he was kidnapped by human traffickers, so he was left to the King of Brothels. I want to send him back...
He kowtowed a few more times as he said
Lin Jiuzhou stared at the purple-red color on his head in a daze, and after a while, he asked softly: Do you blame me?
Ji Junze shook his head: I respect his choice...
In just five words, Lin Jiuzhou could no longer say a word of objection.
He should say that you are my general and you can't leave, or that Yàn Xifan should be buried in the capital, so there is no reason to go back to his hometown for burial, or even if you want to send him back, you shouldn't go...
But, but...
Watching Ji Junze's staggering back, he still said nothing
It was not until Ji Junze completely disappeared that Lin Jiuzhou suddenly realized that he was siege like crazy that night, probably because he learned the news that Yàn Xifan was dead.
He doesn't hate himself, he can only vent his vent in the war, so what qualifications do he have to punish him?!
He sighed, and he closed his eyes gently
On the morning court the next day, no one saw Ji Junze who should have received the reward again, and no one knew that he had embraced Yàn Xifan's ashes and set out on the road to Wu.
Sending him home is the only thing he can do for him, the last thing
Actually, maybe he dare not go, who knows
This war lasted for three months
Lin Jiuzhou went to the front line once, but was forced back by Ji Junze for death.
That time, Ji Junze was very thin, and his baby face, which had been unchanged all year round, was so thin that he was only skinny that he was left with bones for the first time.
His deputy told Lin Jiuzhou that after the first battle, they had set up a trap according to the plan. If the tour progressed gradually, they could use a gentler method to capture the Wei Kingdom. But that night, Ji Junze seemed crazy and must attack the city at night. Unexpectedly, the rebels were wary of it. That time, Ji Junze was surrounded with three thousand infantrymen, and finally broke through under the protection of the soldiers, but was covered in swords and almost died.
Lin Jiuzhou listened silently, but afterwards he just pretended not to know. He believed Ji Junze
Sure enough, three months later, Ji Junze won triumphantly...
……
He became a hero again, but the hero didn't look very happy at this time
On the night when he returned in triumphantly, after the reception banquet, Ji Junze reported on the war in the imperial study room
...According to the final statistics, more than 50,000 people died this time, 70,000 seriously injured, and several minor injuries. Wang, although we won, it can only be considered a miserable victory. The rebels were crazy. As long as they had a breath in the end, they would definitely fight to the death to pull a dismount. If I hadn't been determined to do that night, the ending would definitely not be like this. I am willing to accept punishment!
As he said that, Ji Junze fell to his knees
Lin Jiuzhou knew about this, but he didn't plan to blame him. Unexpectedly, this kid was so mean and had to tell him everything. There were Zhou Peiruo and Zhang Xian around him. It was strictly forbidden to cover up the city and it was not easy to cover up directly.
Although it could have been due to the merits and demerits, in order to stabilize people's hearts, this merit must be given to everyone. In other words, this sin must be borne.
Zhou Peiruo rolled his eyes and winked him hard, but Ji Junze just pretended that he didn't see it.
Lin Jiuzhou pondered for a moment and suddenly raised his eyebrows: That's fine, you pay half of the pension for this death and injury, even if you pay off your debt!
Ji Junze was stunned and wanted to speak, but was grabbed by Zhou Peiruo, who could no longer help him: Thank you Wang?
Ji Junze had no choice but to refuse, so he had to continue bowing: I thank you, Lord, Lord!
After saying that, he sat back at Lin Jiuzhou's instructions: Also, the number of enemies is not 80,000, but a total of 180,000 troops. This time we killed 100,000 enemies, and the other 80,000 troops are only 20,000 willing to surrender...
You'd better kill them all, right?
Lin Jiuzhou interjected lightly
Ji Junze was stunned and looked up. King Xuanyuan's face was calm and he could not see any emotional fluctuations.
If it were before, he wouldn't think there was anything wrong with the corpse even if he was dismembered. King Xuanyuan could always be more cruel than anyone else to the enemy.
However, since he ascended the throne, Ji Junze vaguely felt that Xuanyuan was not as bloodthirsty as before. Just like now, although he did not show any dissatisfaction, he felt that he seemed unhappy.
He agreed and said yes, Ji Junze explained: Those people cannot stay! If they had not believed in their surrender before, they would not have given them a chance to betrayal now. One chance would be enough!
Lin Jiuzhou tapped the table and nodded slightly
...However, in the end, nearly 40,000 people ran away. They saw that the situation was not good, so they fled from the Wei Kingdom in the last moment. After we found out, we could no longer catch up. But I think they could not pose a threat anymore. Wang Dake to rest assured!
Lin Jiuzhou was silent, withdrew his right hand on the table, and finally gently curled the corners of his lips...
……
At the same time, unknown conversations were also held in Liuli Pavilion
It was Zhuang Zhong's first time stepping into this place. Shi Shiran walked in and saw Chu Qinghan sitting next to the table. There was a pot of sake on the table and two small blue glaze cups stood on the table.
Seeing him come in, Chu Qinghan put down the scroll in his hand and raised his eyebrows and smiled: I thought you would come a few days ago...
Zhuang Zhong sat down with a sneer and played with the little cup: You are such a good method, that person was forced to death by you
Chu Qinghan's face turned pale. He took the wine glass in his hand and lowered his head. When he looked up, he still had the strategic smile: I didn't think he died, I just wanted to drive him away, but I didn't expect him to be so stupid. He was usually very smart...
You are right, Yàn Xifan is indeed very smart, but as long as the other party is the king, he is not much smarter than a three-year-old child.
Oh? Then are you trying to be a pity him now? You asked me to...
But again, I didn't think he was dead! Zhuang Zhong interrupted him and snorted coldly
Yeah?
Chu Qinghan lowered his head and took a sip of sake, shook his head and continued, ...Haha, Zhuang Zhong Ah Zhuang Zhong, do you know that my hatred most is that you look like now! You have always been like this in front of Xuanyuan, right?
He spoke mercilessly, Zhuang Zhong's face changed, he stood up and looked down at Chu Qinghan who was completely ignored: What do you mean? I warn you not to challenge my patience!
Haha, it makes you look even more annoying...
Seeing Zhuang Zhong's sleeves were about to leave, a sarcastic smile flashed in Chu Qinghan's eyes, but his voice gradually softened. He pretended to be mysterious and waved his hand and whispered: Okay, sit down, we should talk about the next plan. Do you know who the leaders of the rebels are?
Hum? You know... I looked at him suspiciously, and Zhuang Zhong finally sat back
Of course! But I just got the news today. The man was called Zhongli Zheng, the former governor of Zhongli. You should have an impression? Haha, he ran away with 40,000 people...
He raised his head and took a sip of wine. Chu Qinghan smiled like an old fox
You mean...
……
After the war report was completed, everyone was preparing to return home after reporting peace, but Lin Jiuzhou called Ji Junze at the last moment
Ji Junze looked at Lin Jiuzhou in confusion, and heard Lin Jiuzhou say slowly: I will give you a reward tomorrow in the morning court. Let me tell you what do you want?
Ji Junze was stunned, then suddenly realized, and couldn't help but feel a little moved
If Xuanyuan asked this directly in the court, Ji Junze would definitely not make any request. If he gave it directly, he felt that he had not given enough, and was afraid that the reward would not be what he wanted.
Now I ask privately, which is equivalent to giving him a chance. Even if Lin Jiuzhou disagrees in the end, he can probably know what he wants
Ji Junze looked up and was about to say that he didn't care about anything, but when he opened his mouth, a person suddenly appeared in his mind. His nose suddenly felt sore. He trembled slightly, not knowing whether it was excitement or something else. After a moment of silence, he suddenly walked down from his seat, lowered his knees, and knelt straight down.
What are you doing? Just speak up whatever you want, are you still afraid that I won’t give it to me?
Seeing this, Lin Jiuzhou was a little dissatisfied. You know, I left you behind just to ask about your wishes and stand up and say...
Ji Junze ignored it completely, and his body trembled even harder. If it were him...
The question that I had never dared to think about before suddenly occupied his whole thoughts
Shaking his head, his eyes were firm when he raised it again, he didn't want to give up this opportunity
He kowtowed twice again and slowly spoke...
Lin Jiuzhou's face turned cold and he wanted to speak, but Ji Junze's next words made him unable to move.
Muttering to himself as if he was a memory, Ji Junze's expression became erratic. Lin Jiuzhou had known him for decades, and had never seen him like this before.
King, do you still remember that six years ago, I went to Wu State with you to attend the birthday of the King of Wu State...
Why are you talking about this? Lin Jiuzhou frowned slightly and listened patiently
…That year, we brought a child back to Xuanyuan Kingdom… Wang, do you know, I never dare to say that I actually fell in love with him… but I also know that you have always been the only one in his eyes…
Lin Jiuzhou was stunned...
Ji Junze was crawling on the ground, and a sad voice came from the ground continuously. Lin Jiuzhou could not see his face. The long waterfall-like hair spread out straight, like a smudged ink
...I have always buried this in my heart. No one dares to say that as long as you can see him occasionally, it is enough to see him happy... I am a rough man, and I also believe that the king can give him what he wants, but...
His voice was muffled, gradually becoming lighter, but a faint sob, very faint, as if it was just an illusion
Lin Jiuzhou waited quietly, and after a while he continued: ...I don't want any reward, Wang, if possible, I just hope the king can promise me and let me take him home...
Looking up, Ji Junze's face was white and clean, with no traces. Just such stubborn eyes suddenly made Lin Jiuzhou feel guilty.
Go home? Yàn's home? He sat upright behind the high desk and murmured
It's Ah. I've been investigating it over the years. Yàn Xifan is indeed a native of the country, but he is not a down-and-out royal family. He is just an ordinary person. His parents are also alive. When he was a child, he was kidnapped by human traffickers, so he was left to the King of Brothels. I want to send him back...
He kowtowed a few more times as he said
Lin Jiuzhou stared at the purple-red color on his head in a daze, and after a while, he asked softly: Do you blame me?
Ji Junze shook his head: I respect his choice...
In just five words, Lin Jiuzhou could no longer say a word of objection.
He should say that you are my general and you can't leave, or that Yàn Xifan should be buried in the capital, so there is no reason to go back to his hometown for burial, or even if you want to send him back, you shouldn't go...
But, but...
Watching Ji Junze's staggering back, he still said nothing
It was not until Ji Junze completely disappeared that Lin Jiuzhou suddenly realized that he was siege like crazy that night, probably because he learned the news that Yàn Xifan was dead.
He doesn't hate himself, he can only vent his vent in the war, so what qualifications do he have to punish him?!
He sighed, and he closed his eyes gently
On the morning court the next day, no one saw Ji Junze who should have received the reward again, and no one knew that he had embraced Yàn Xifan's ashes and set out on the road to Wu.
Sending him home is the only thing he can do for him, the last thing