Juicong finally knew why Ji Shuang and Prince Ling were both robbing Jiang Heng. If they couldn't get hold of them, both sides had only one idea, to kill him and not let him fall into the hands of the enemy.
"Jiang Heng," Juicong said, "Did you know that for many years, no one has ever said such a thing to the lonely king. Assisting the king of a country and unifying this fragmented land of China... In today's world, I dare to say this. There are very few people.”
"Because of King Yong," Jiang Heng said with a sigh, "there is simply no real talent for governing the country. This is the question you must reflect on. Why are the people in the gates not willing to let go of everything and come to Yong Kingdom for the sake of What are you working for?"
Juicong was at a loss for words, and this was also the most urgent problem faced by the Yong Kingdom—for many years, since Juicang died, no matter how much money the Yong Kingdom distributed, and the thirst for talent, the Central Plains advisors were always only south of Yubi Pass. Mobility, very few people are willing to come to the outside of the fortress to make suggestions for Juyong, if there are, they are just desperados.
"Why?" Geng Shu said.
Geng Shu also heard Guan Wei complain, but he and Jiang Heng seldom discussed these matters privately, just like Jiang Heng seldom asked him about martial arts moves and marching to fight. Never give the other party a random idea when things go wrong, just do it according to the plan.
This is what Juicong wanted to ask. Jiang Heng said, "It will take a long time to come to Japan. When Luoyan arrives, let's talk slowly."
Geng Shu looked at Jiang Heng with complicated eyes, and finally nodded.
Juicong said: "Yes, there is always a chance. But Jiang Heng, since you joined our Yong Kingdom as a counselor, you are different from Juiciao. You must be clear."
"That's natural." Jiang Heng understood the meaning of Juicong's words. Geng Shu recognized Juicong as his adoptive father. He was the prince. What connected them was family affection. Will not use the rules of the courtier to ask him.
However, Jiang Heng came to Juicong as a strategist of a country. He must show the corresponding strength, and as long as he is recognized by the Yong Dynasty, he will be an important minister from now on. Completely different from the treatment of the royal family, Yong Guo respected the civil servants very much, like Guan Wei as the left minister, his right to speak is still above the royal family, and even Juicong's will can be rejected.
It was night, Geng Shu and Jiang Heng walked through the military camp under the moonlight, Geng Shu suddenly said nothing and hugged Jiang Heng.
"Hey! Brother! Let go!" Jiang Heng shouted with a smile.
Geng Shu picked up Jiang Heng, rushed to the haystack, and the two rolled down together.
Jiang Heng said: "Don't make trouble..."
Geng Shu was panting, his eyes were red, and he buried his head on Jiang Heng's shoulder, while Jiang Heng lay quietly on the haystack, looking at the bright moon in the sky, letting Geng Shu breathe in a low voice.
"I said I thought about it," Jiang Heng said with a smile, "the choice is to go home with you."
Geng Shu let go of Jiang Heng a little, pressed him on top of him, looked into his eyes, and said seriously, "Heng'er, I also said that I have made up my mind, where you are is home."
"But living in this world," Jiang Heng smiled, "many things are not one or the other, aren't they? After my mother left, I gradually understood, why should I be so persistent? If you are happy, Yong Guo also lets go. , we don't have to hide in Tibet, otherwise, no matter which country we go to in the future, you will have the day to fight with your former father and younger brother, how can I bear it?"
"But you are not happy." Geng Shu said, "I know, you were not optimistic about Yong Guo from the beginning."
Jiang Heng said, "I'm willing to work hard, and I'll give it a try."
Geng Shu looked at Jiang Heng's delicate face, bright eyes, handsome features, and warm lips.
The jade pendant on his neck fell down and touched Jiang Heng's chest. Jiang Heng picked it up, glanced at it, then looked at Geng Shu, and laughed.
"What's more," Jiang Heng said, "it doesn't have to be successful, even if it fails in the end, what does it matter?"
Jiang Heng didn't tell Geng Shu that the reason for changing his views on all of this came from Song County. Geng Shu was so excited that he lost his mind and said what he said.
Okay! Row! I'm not going back! I'll kill Juicong! Row! You can let me do anything! you don't go! Don't go!
After that day, Jiang Heng clearly realized that although what Geng Shu said was angry, if he forced him, he would really do it. Even if he finally died in front of Juicong, he would have no complaints.
Geng Shu was able to sacrifice this step for him, so even if he changed his plan for Geng Shu, wouldn't it be difficult? The monarch of any country who assists him will eventually reach the point where he will fight against Juicong. What Geng Shu said was by no means an exaggeration. This situation will happen one day.
Since there is always someone who has to give in, why can't I
"Brother, you said that where we have me is our home," Jiang Heng said. "It's the same for me, I don't care."
Geng Shu hugged Jiang Heng tightly again.
It was night, and Jiang Heng could clearly see Geng Shu's excitement. After all, he went back and forth and told him a lot about Yongdu. This was the first time that Geng Shu was so happy after they left Song County.
He wanted to go back to Yongdu, which had become his home in those four years, but he never wanted to lose Jiang Heng. He would only choose Jiang Heng if he had to choose between the two. But that doesn't mean he won't suffer from abandonment.
"Fairy Wood"
But now Jiang Heng has accepted everything from him, his life is finally complete, and even that is the best future he ever imagined. He is out to fight with soldiers, Jiang Heng advises him at the rear, and they will live the life of their dreams. This is Geng Shu's only goal after leaving Xundong.
"Sleep?" Jiang Heng whispered.
Geng Shu fell asleep in a daze, but Jiang Heng couldn't fall asleep. He didn't know whether his choice was right or wrong, but he only knew that he was ready to take on the mistake.
Maybe Juicong is different from what I imagined, Jiang Heng pondered for a moment, can he change Yong? By his own power.
He lightly stepped over Geng Shu and walked outside the tent.
Suddenly, he discovered a detail. No matter where he was, Geng Shu was very vigilant when he fell asleep. He held Jiang Heng in one hand. It will wake up Geng Shu.
But in Yong Guo's military camp, this vigilance disappeared, representing that Geng Shu thought he had returned to a safe place.
Jiang Heng knew that his choice was the right one. They went home, although he was not very familiar with this home.
He walked out of the barracks under the moonlight and saw Juicong sitting in the open space of the camp tent with a violin in front of his knees.
Juicong heard the footsteps, but without turning his head, he said, "Can't you sleep?"
"Your Majesty can play the piano?" Jiang Heng said.
"No." Juicong said, "My brother played very well during his lifetime. I heard from Juiciao that you both played together when you were young, but since he came to the palace, he never played."
Jiang Heng sat down, and Juicong said, "I heard you play the Yueren song at Yubi Pass that day, and I remembered a lot of things."
Under the moonlight, Juicong looked at Jiang Heng with a deep meaning in his eyes. Jiang Heng couldn't see through it for a while, and he always felt that Juicong had a lot to say, as if it was a pity for his opponent.
"Do you still want to listen?" Jiang Heng said, "I can play it for you."
Juicong handed over the qin, Jiang Heng played the qin, the fingering was a bit jerky, but the sound of the qin had an ancient meaning, and when the qin stopped, the two were relatively silent for a moment.
Juicong said: "Heng'er, although I know you will refuse, I still want to ask you this sentence."
Jiang Heng: "Yeah."
"Are you willing to be my son?" Juicong said.
"No." Jiang Heng really rejected him, saying, "Let the fetters of the previous generation come to me, and that's it."
Juicong smiled relievedly, nodded and said, "It should be like this."
Jiang Heng said: "It's okay to tell you, Your Majesty, I have never met my father. In my life, I have no father. I only have my brother. I am different from him. I have never had a father. There is no comparison in life. My mother has treated me very well. Since my father has never been absent, for me, he never owes me anything, and I don’t need to make any compensation.”
"Yongren has a saying, 'Father and son for many years, brothers in love'." Juicong said, "Juicy's mother left very early. I brought up Takier first, and then brought up Jumiao. I don't know. Why, I always feel that you are like my children, with my blood flowing in your body."
Jiang Heng said: "I remember that the Geng family was related to the juice family many years ago."
"That's right," said Juicong, "the Geng family is the first generation of people from the Central Plains who moved far away from the Great Wall."
Juicong suddenly discovered that the conversation between himself and Jiang Heng was not like talking to his two sons at all, but like facing Geng Yuan back then. In name, Jiang Heng was the real, direct son of Geng Yuan, and his identity He is the head of the Geng family.
"Can I take the liberty to ask a question?" Juicong said, "Jiang Heng, why did you kill me?"
"Because you are damned." Jiang Heng smiled, stroked the strings, glanced at Juicong, and explained, "Among the five kingdoms in the world, you are the only one who doesn't follow the rules. Whether it's on your own territory or someone else's. It's the same on the site. You're used to being arrogant and domineering, and you can go your own way. Only by killing you and everyone's chess can you continue to play."
"Do people who don't follow the rules deserve to die?" Juicong said, "I only know that I won."
"Those who don't obey the rules don't necessarily deserve to die," Jiang Heng said seriously. "The reason why you should be damned is that your Yong Kingdom is far from being strong enough to break the rules. If I don't kill you, you will be out sooner or later. If you stop early, you can save a lot of people's lives, so why not do it?"
Juicong replied, "So you are here to persuade me to obey the rules."
Jiang Heng said: "No, no, Your Majesty, I'm here to explain the rules to you. You still haven't figured out what the rules are. That's the biggest problem."
Juicong: "Win the king and lose the bandit, in a world of great contention, if this is the case, I only hate my brother for leaving early."
"You're wrong," Jiang Heng said bluntly, "You see?"
Jiang Heng spread his hands helplessly and smiled wryly towards Juicong.
"Winning a hundred battles is not a good person; winning without a fight is a good person. One of the rules is," Jiang Heng said, "let as many people as possible survive in this world. If you have to kill people , you must know that killing people is wrong, whether they are your friends or your enemies. Of course, there are many rules like this. If you want to become the emperor, you have to learn the rules again and bring everyone back to the chessboard. play chess."