"Master Lei is right. The teacher knew that he would lose his life, but he still went. That was his choice. He will definitely have no regrets."
Wen Qingzhu stared blankly ahead and repeated the words "teacher has no regrets" over and over again.
This situation made Lei Xiao feel distressed. The child clearly regarded Ji Shang as his father.
Thinking of Wen Shuquan's character, Lei Xiao felt even more pity for her.
That night, Wen Qingzhu kept convincing herself, but Lei Xiao didn't interrupt and just stayed with her.
Until dawn, the secret letter from Dingyuan arrived again.
Wen Qingzhu didn't dare to look at it. He just looked at the bamboo tube on the table quietly, feeling a kind of fear in his heart.
Lei Xiao felt that this was not going to work. Being too resistant would lead to even greater problems in the future.
He reached out to get the secret letter, but Wen Qingzhu grabbed his wrist: "Wait! I'll do it myself."
Wen Qingzhu stretched out her legs and stood up slowly. When she reached out and touched the bamboo tube, she felt a tremor all over her body, but she still forced herself to pick it up.
Peel off the wax seal, uncover the lid, pour out the sealed letter, and slowly spread it out in your hands.
She knew this handwriting, it was written by Ding Yinzhi himself.
princess:
This letter is specially written for you. Ji Shang was actually worried about you before making this decision.
However, the crisis of the war situation and the disappearance of Lu Chuan caused the Lu family army to shake their morale. Fortunately, Lu Chengfei's military order arrived in time.
The alliance of three tribes is not an ordinary situation.
Ji Shang knew that the death of King Xianbei was not an accident as long as he could prevent this battle and deploy separately.
But Yongheguan is already in danger, and it will take time for news of the Xianbei people to come.
He was very smart and had the ability to quarrel with other Confucian scholars. The Xianbei people had always respected the culture of the Central Plains, so Ji Shang started from here and began to divide and transform it.
This purpose was very hidden, and only Lu Ce saw it. Lu Ce was a good boy, and he secretly cooperated, finally making the second prince of Xianbei shaken.
Everything was going well at first, but Zita has never been a kind person. He was smart and cunning, and quickly trapped Lu Ce. Fortunately, the Pei brothers and sisters secretly rescued him. Although Lu Ce was injured, he returned to Dingyuan.
The conspiracy was discovered, and Zita wanted to break through the barrier as soon as possible. In the face of force, any talent and knowledge were in vain.
What no one expected was that Ji Shang used the Ji family's one hundred thousand books as a bet. He randomly selected a person in the army and taught him for three days. If the second prince of Xianbei could defeat this person, the Ji family's one hundred thousand books would be given as a gift. he.
Today's books are worth at least one tael of silver each, and one hundred thousand copies are worth at least one hundred thousand taels of silver. Not to mention the Ji family's collection of books, many of which are priceless treasures.
The second prince of Xianbei respected the great scholar of Qi State very much. One hundred thousand books were not just books, but the culture, knowledge, etc. recorded in them were immeasurable wealth.
With this condition, not to mention the second prince of Xianbei, who admired the culture of the Central Plains, was very excited, only Ta was hesitant.
In the whole world, apart from the imperial palace, which has the largest and most extensive collection of books, the Ji family is second, known as the private book collection hall.
After thinking about it for a long day, Jieta and the second prince Xianbei knew clearly that this was Ji Shang's way of delaying, but they were really moved.
Finally that night, they agreed to Ji Shang's conditions.
Zhuta was more familiar with Dingyuan soldiers than the second prince of Xianbei. He was dissatisfied after several rounds of selections, and finally fell in love with a young man who worked in the army's logistics department.
He is under ten years old, and fortunately, his name is Tudan.
After being taught by Ji Shang for three days, Tudan faced off against the second prince of Xianbei. With his knowledge that no one else had, he went through a day and night of fighting and finally forced the second prince of Xianbei to retreat.
At the end, Jieta finally recognized Tudan's appearance. He told the second prince of Xianbei that this child had been taken by your side to teach him, and you were Ji Shang's apprentice.
The second prince of Xianbei was so angry that he immediately broke the agreement and planned to attack Dingyuan. Zita looked at Tudan for a long time, and he knew that Qi State did not cheat, but that Qi State was just so lucky.
Zita was the new Xiongnu leader. He was eager to occupy Daqi and the rich land of the Central Plains, so he acquiesced to the approach of the second prince of Xianbei and began to attack.
At Yonghe Pass, Ji Shang wore a Confucian scholar's robe and asked everyone to step aside. He wanted to guard Yonghe Pass alone.
He knew that this battle could only be won by Lu Chengen.
But Lu Chengen is dead, Lu Chuan is missing, Fu Lie is not here, and Xin Zhong is guarding Shuangfeng Mountain, Yonghe Pass will undoubtedly be broken.
Under Ji Shang's delay, the people of Dingyuan successfully retreated to Yunzhou.
Ji Shang looked at Zhita and the second prince Xianbei with disdain. He held a feather fan and looked at the thousands of troops outside the pass indifferently, as if all this was not worth mentioning.
Without any suspense, Ji Shang died under the coalition forces of the three tribes. Ji Ta gave him the last respect and sent his body to Yunzhou.
When they were preparing to attack Yunzhou, news from Xianbei finally arrived.
The second prince of Xianbei could no longer sit still and immediately led his army to retreat.
Zita wanted to go all out and didn't want Xin Zhong to sneak up from behind, but Lu Shu, a woman of the Lu family, regrouped and led the Zheng family army to fight.
One day later, the situation was tragic, Rouran fled, and Xin Zhong became famous for his killing power.
However, the Qi army suffered heavy casualties. Fortunately, Lu Ce and the Pei brothers and sisters finally rescued Lu Chuan and his wife.
Lei Shuo has recovered his memory, Pei Yi disappeared, and Pei Zhixuan stayed in Yunzhou to help resettle the people.
Later, Lu Chuan once again led the Lu Army to drive the Xiongnu out of Yonghe Pass.
But Ji Shang, your teacher has passed away.
Son, Ji Shang said before leaving, he is lucky to have a disciple like you.
After reading this long letter, Wen Qingzhu finally broke down and cried, holding the letter tightly in his arms.
Because of Ji Shang's death and Wen Qingzhu's mental instability, Jiang Yuanhan returned to take charge of the government.
The first order he gave was to raise Lei Xiao again.
At the same time, Jin Yuanbao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Without thinking of the second order, Jin Yuanbao was transferred to Zhongshu Province and stayed close to Xuanzheng Hall.
Jin Yuanbao wanted to refuse, but Lei Xiao shook his head as a hint.
He could only accept the will.
The next morning, Jiang Yuanhan did not go to the court, but stayed in the Xuanzheng Hall to handle government affairs, letting Wei Ziying and Lei Xiao discuss it with the civil and military officials before submitting it to him.
Wei Ziying was very puzzled: "Since the princess cannot handle government affairs and the emperor has replaced her, why not go to court?"
"Not only that, you must also declare to the outside world that the person handling government affairs is the regent princess." Jiang Yuanhan ordered again.
Wei Ziying frowned, but the emperor was a stubborn man, so he said no more.
No matter how hard they try, as long as it is beneficial to the people and the country, he can turn a blind eye.
Lei Xiao was different. He looked at the emperor worriedly, always feeling that the emperor had some plan in mind.
This plan is likely to be more shocking than anything he has done before.
A few days later, Ruan Mi returned to Beijing and met Jiang Yuanhan.
Finding Wen Qingzhu was not there, he asked where she was.
Jiang Yuanhan raised his eyes and asked, "When did General Ruan have such a problem?"
The city guards under Ruan Mi are away from the capital all the year round, and he himself is straightforward.
He was very worried about the news he heard along the way.
Unexpectedly, after returning to Beijing, things did not seem to be like this.
"Of course, I still have many questions. The regent is not in the capital. He went to Dingyuan. In theory, he can help Lu Chuan defend Yonghe Pass, but his body may not be able to bear too much. I heard that Fu Lie's injury was caused by the emperor. "?" Ruan Mi stared at Jiang Yuanhan as if questioning.
At this time, King Shou walked in from the door. After saluting, he asked Ruan Mi with a smile: "There are many true and false news in this world. How can General Ruan only listen to one side of the story? Why don't you go see the regent princess?"
"Does the emperor allow me to see the regent?" Ruan Mi knew very well the status of Wen Qingzhu in Jiang Yuanhan's heart.
After returning to the palace, the situation seemed to have changed. Jiang Yuanhan was not willing to let outsiders see Wen Qingzhu.
Wei Ziying and Lei Xiao seemed unwilling to say more.
Only then did Ruan Mi directly question Jiang Yuanhan.
Jiang Yuanhan smiled slightly: "General Ruan is the pillar of the country, come here! Take General Ruan to see the Princess Regent!"
Ruan Mi said goodbye and left.
As soon as he left, Jiang Yuanhan looked at King Shou, and the indescribable fear in his heart resurfaced: "Uncle, can you handle your own affairs?"
"It's taken care of. I will remember it if there are enemies of the Duan family! I came here today to ask something about Emperor Wen Qingzhu." King Shou knew Wen Qingzhu's treatment method, but he thought there was a better one. Method.
Jiang Yuanhan's hand tightened slightly: "What's the matter?"
King Shou said meaningfully: "Of course it is what the emperor wants to do most."
In Huaqing Palace, Bai Di stood anxiously at the door and kept saying to Xi'er: "General Ruan is coming soon. Is it true that the princess can't see guests?"
Xi'er shook her head firmly: "No!"
"Why not!" Bai Di started to get anxious.
At this moment, the door was opened and Lu Tao appeared in front of her.
Before Bai Di opened his mouth, Lu Tao closed the door again: "Manager Bai, General Ruan is coming, I will talk to General Ruan."
"But..." Bai Di didn't think it was appropriate. Ruan Mi, like King Shou, was the person secretly entrusted by the late emperor to look after the emperor.
Seeing her like this, Lu Tao couldn't help but laugh: "Why does Mr. Bai seem to be afraid of General Ruan?"
Bai Di was startled and then calmed down. It seemed like she had exposed her secret.
Lu Tao looked up at the door of the courtyard. Ruan Mi was striding over wearing cold armor and a sword hanging on his waist.
When they arrived at the corridor, Lu Tao stood up and went down, saluting and saying hello.
Ruan Mi stared at the door behind and said, "Where is the princess?"
"The princess is unwell and is resting now. I am the princess's maid. If General Ruan has anything to do, you can tell me the same thing." Lu Tao was very respectful.
It's a pity that Ruan Mi didn't give him any face. He pushed Lu Tao away and walked up.
Bai Di wanted to stop it, but she knew it was in vain.
The moment Ruan Mi was about to push the door open, the door was suddenly opened. Wen Qingzhu was dressed in plain clothes, with his hair tied up with a white jade hairpin. There was no makeup on his face, and he looked haggard.
"General Ruan, come in and sit down." Wen Qingzhu turned around and went in.
Ruan Mi followed her in, and Lu Tao quickly came in to serve tea.
Wen Qingzhu saw the injury on Lu Tao's palm and said, "General Ruan should not attack my people."
"Sorry, I will pay attention next time." Ruan Mi apologized directly.
This left Wen Qingzhu speechless and made Lu Tao a little at a loss.
After all, it was someone like Ruan Mi who apologized, and few people in the world could accept it.
Wen Qingzhu said calmly: "General Ruan can ask whatever he wants."
"What's wrong with the emperor's illness?" Ruan Mi was very concerned about this. He was willing to cooperate with the emperor to drive away Wen Qingzhu, but that was because he didn't notice that Jiang Yuanhan had this sign.
"Don't worry, General Ruan, I will cure him, but not now. General Ruan must know how difficult it is if it does not include internal and external injuries." Wen Qingzhu's expression did not show any difference.
Ruan Mi stared at her for a long time, and finally asked what he was most concerned about: "What happened to Fu Jiajun?"
This question still touched Wen Qingzhu. Her hands paused slightly and she lowered her eyes and said, "Less than ten thousand."
"When Fu Lie returned to Beijing! I remember there were 30,000 people!" Ruan Mi was so angry that he almost wanted to beat Jiang Yuanhan up.
Wen Qingzhu was very calm: "General Ruan, there is no need to be so excited, the emperor has a reason."