Back Off, Let Me Come

Cui Hui was unable to stay until his third day of sobriety.

Cui Zhi still sees the beginning but not the end of the dragon.

Cui Hui only vaguely noticed that the other party appeared briefly when he was half asleep and half awake. Every time he woke up, there was no one there, and he could only smell the incense remaining on the other party. It doesn't matter if the man is away. Anyway, she still has a filial son waiting on her, bringing tea and water, and busying herself with things.

However, good old children are not always happy.

Cui Xiong seems to be attentive and considerate, but when Cui Hui is not paying attention, he will show a look that hesitant to speak.

I think I'm hiding something secretly, but in fact I'm not.

Forcibly, Cui Hui recognized the delusion of having a stomachache, and said impatiently: "My mother knows that you are someone who can't hide his words in his heart. If you have anything to say, just say it. If you don't want to say it, put away that expression of yours!"

Cui Xiong hesitated: "Baojun is here."

"Where is she?"

"Son, my son decided to let her go back first. My mother is not in good health. What she needs most right now is rest and recuperation..."

Cui Xiong's voice gradually became lower.

Cui Hui sneered: "Tell me, why don't you continue talking? Why did this kid Baojun offend you, and you drove him away?"

The "Baojun" in Cui Xiong's mouth is the vest travel treasure borrowed by Miao Ne. Ever since the king granted the marriage, the two have been a legitimate unmarried couple. In order to cultivate the relationship between the two children and prevent them from getting married blindly and turning into enemies, both the king and the Cui family were happy to see Cui Xiong interact with "Baojun". The two also lived up to the expectations of their elders.

How can two people in love keep having trouble whenever they want?

Cui Hui questioned, but Cui Xiong could only confess: "She... did not offend my son, but she did not come to see you this time... not as a 'Precious Lord', but on the order of the king... My son is not angry. Baojun is the one above her head."

The eldest son's resentment was heavier than Cui Hui expected.

He even dared to say wild words: "So what if you are the leader of a country? Before, you regarded the family as a thorn in your side, and you and your confidant Mei Jinghe made trouble for our family several times. They even reached out to your mother, causing you to almost be buried in the dungeon. Now with Mei Jinghe broke up, and then thought about our family, trying to reward her with something to compensate for the suffering suffered by her mother. How can there be such a cheap thing in the world? She didn't want to quarrel. If your feelings are hurt, it’s better not to meet.”

In addition, there are other concerns.

Everyone in King Qi knows that the former mistress of the Cui family was thrown into the dungeon by Mei Jinghe and punished by Yan Ling. She is destined to have a short life. What is the difference between this and murder? The king will give a reward and then turn the page. In the future, will the royal family arrest anyone who wants to arrest the Cui family?

Even if someone loses half his life, he is not afraid. If he gives away a little reward, the life of a Cui woman is worthless. Cui Xiong didn't know what his father Cui Zhi was thinking. He would not allow this situation to occur.

Cui Hui: "..."

Should we say it or not, Cui Xiong is indeed Cui Zhi’s son.

Father and son are really similar in some ways.

She asked her son: "Daxiong, tell my mother - have you informed Baojun privately about these considerations? You feel that you have difficulties and are aggrieved, but Baojun, who was rejected by you and treated indifferently, is not More aggrieved? As long as your marriage is still pending, you should pay more attention to her mood. She is not only the right-hand man of the king, but also your fiancée. "

She knew that her fiancée was fake, but her son didn't know that.

No matter who his future daughter-in-law was, Cui Hui couldn't get used to the Cui father and son's self-conceited way of handling the matter, and he had a heart attack after seeing it.

Cui Xiong looked at him in surprise: "But Baojun..."

"Are you worried that Baojun will be more partial to the king and betray you?"

Cui Xiong: "..."

His silence is a kind of acquiescence.

Cui Hui sneered: "Are you mute?"

"...The son knows that his mother has always liked Baojun, and believes that she is not this kind of person. He feels uncomfortable after hearing this, but, but the son feels that no matter who it is, it is stupid to give up the future for a relationship that can change at any time! As stupid as a pig! Baojun Jun Conghui, if she found out and reported it to the king, it would be perfectly normal! My son thought so, so he simply didn’t say anything. "

Telling the other person your secret while expecting the other person to choose you instead of your future is the same as a rich man showing off his gold in front of a thief while forcing the thief to maintain good moral character and not fight, steal or rob. This kind of behavior is really sick!

It would be better to keep silent from the beginning.

Cui Hui: "..."

Okay, the father-in-law is right, and the mother-in-law is right.

She didn't argue with her son about the minutiae. Anyway, it was imperative for the leader of Qi State to repair the relationship with her and win over "Shen Zhongli" through her. She couldn't give up just because of one or two rejections. Cui Hui relaxed his mind and focused on recuperating.

Sure enough, the leader of Qi State showed his enthusiasm and sincerity, and almost changed his tricks to appease and make up for Cui Hui. In addition to material compensation, rumors also spread that a banquet was held for Cui Huizhi's daughter to see young talents, hoping to promote another marriage.

It seems to be a favor, but it may not mean threatening Cui Hui.

It just depends on how the parties involved view the matter.

The leader of Qi State did not put all his eggs in one basket. In addition to the above-mentioned methods, he also issued a decree to praise Shen Tang's performance in Qi State, praising her achievements in the past two years, which can be regarded as unparalleled. During last year's rainy season, eight winds were frequent, and as many as one million people were affected within a few months. The collapse of dams in two places caused flooding downstream, leaving the displaced people with nowhere to settle. In such an environment, she governed one of the few areas that was affected by the disaster but suffered no damage.

Before the wind from all directions came, the city defense barrier had already been opened.

After the disaster passed, the people below reported the disaster situation in turn and waited for the allocation of disaster relief funds. Shen Tang only reported that more than 30 houses collapsed, and said that these old houses were originally planned to be demolished, and nature helped and saved labor. Eleven people were injured, three of whom did not listen to the advice and went out and were injured. The remaining eight were old and had typhoid fever. Fortunately, they took medicine in time and no one died.

At that time, Shen Tang Majia was scolded by the Qi State Censorate.

Many civil and military officials thought that she concealed the news in order to seek credit! Cui Zhi's political enemies also used this matter to make sarcastic remarks, thinking that this absurd memorial was instructed by Cui, which was simply stupid! Only thinking about seeking credit and flattery, but ignoring the vast number of disaster victims!

Cui Zhi was attacked enough.

The truth is not important, what is important is to strike a blow to political enemies.

The king stood by and watched, and before the two sides quarreled, he left lightly and said that he would send someone to investigate the truth and clear the innocent. The matter was left unresolved, and the results of the investigation were never announced. The hot spots in the court changed every day, and no one continued to pay attention to this matter after a long time. No one expected that the king of Qi would take the initiative to mention it, and used it as an excuse to promote the people in the Cui camp and appoint Shen Tang's vest to govern a county.

The location of this place is a bit subtle.

It not only includes the area that Shen Tang's vest was initially governed, but also takes into account some areas that only the king's confidants are qualified to touch. It is nominally a county, but in fact it is much larger than a "county", which means that this new favorite has unlimited potential.

People with ulterior motives have to think more.

Are the king and Cui so close that they wear the same calf-nose pants again?

Not only the outside world thinks so, but there are also many voices within the Cui family. In the face of many rumors, Cui Zhi, the head of the Cui family, has not responded positively and rarely appears in public. Most of the Cui family's affairs are decided by the eldest son Cui Xiong, with an ambiguous attitude.

The undercurrents in the royal capital have not affected Shen Tang's promotion and wealth. Recently, she has a legitimate excuse to expand the scale of her private troops and bring the previously hidden forces to light. She does not admit, refuse, or promise the goodwill of the King of Qi. She is the same as the scumbag, and the rest will be completed by the King of Qi himself.

First seek trust, and finally send Qi away with a backhand.

Shen Tang does not plan to prolong this battle.

"One year to decide!"

Shen Tang has been operating in the southwest for more than two years through a vest. Because of the limited territory and the close watch of the Cui family, she is not too crazy in recruiting soldiers and horses. The most important thing is to stay alive. Most of his energy was spent on expanding his circle of friends, using high-quality rice seeds to store supplies and food, cutting leeks in various ways, and acting as an intermediary between the small countries in the southwest and the State of Qi. The State of Qi has been annexing other countries in recent years. Although the frequency is not high, it has also made the small countries nearby feel anxious all day long.

The small countries will feel more secure when they have exchanges with the State of Kang.

The chess pieces are in place, and it’s just a matter of time before the game starts.

Liao Jia twisted the chess pieces and pondered for a while, looking down at the intricate endgame, and said: "One year? Is it too rushed?"

The battlefield situation changes rapidly. Even if the party is fully prepared, it is not easy to take down several southwestern continental alliances headed by the State of Qi in one year. No matter how confident Liao Jia is in this game, he does not think that quick success is a good thing, as it is easy to capsize.

Shen Tang: "One year is to take over the southwest continent."

Not part of the southwest.

She sighed, "Hurry up."

If the speed is too slow, and the Central Continent reacts and intervenes, it will be a big trouble. The situation will be several times more difficult than when it was attacked by the Northern Desert and the Gao Kingdom. She has been making arrangements everywhere over the years, including but not limited to giving several small countries in the central region a taste of sweetness.

On the surface, the small countries pay protection fees to the big countries, and the big countries accept the small countries' tributes and no longer mobilize troops. The relationship between the two sides is friendly like a honeymoon, but in reality, they are used as a buffer zone for war to prevent the big countries in the central region from moving north to mobilize troops. If not, with Shen Tang's restless personality, she would have digested all the small countries around her that she could swallow over the years. Small countries are not important, as long as they can delay time!

Liao Jia simulated over and over again in his mind, assuming hundreds of thousands of unexpected situations. He did not persuade Shen Tang to be cautious, but just asked: "Master, are the preparations in the country ready?"

Shen Tang: "You also know the personalities of other people."

No matter whether they are radicals or conservatives, everyone in Kangguo has a military merit brain. The difference is that radicals like to use the most brutal and straightforward means to grab military merits, while conservatives believe that no matter how good the military merits are, they need to be obtained in a decent way. Shen Tang spent a lot of energy to suppress them and let them develop peacefully: "If I don't let them out for a walk, I'm really afraid that they will forget the pain after the scars heal..."

Wasn't Li Wan instigated by this group of people back then?

"I don't need it, they have been ready for a long time..."

Just wait for an order, and the beasts will be released.

Liao Jia thought of the group of colleagues and couldn't help but smile.

"Master, what you said is exaggerated."

Civil and military wars are warlike, but the master is determined to suppress them and not to start a war, so how can he not suppress them? Those people have the courage to move, nothing more than because they see that the master also has the idea of ​​provoking a war. The king and his subjects are always of one mind.

Liao Jia stroked the chess piece: "There is a chance in one year, but I am just worried that the Central Continent will not give this opportunity..."

It's a bit risky.

Shen Tang smiled and said, "Did you know that an unexpected guest came to the palace a few days ago? I won't keep you in suspense - the visitor is Weicheng, the 20th-rank Chehou who was short-lived in the battle of Gaoguo. He and his uncle are both loyal to the king of Wuguo, and it is impossible for them to switch sides, but they did soften their attitude that day, and it is not difficult to use them when necessary. In addition, my incarnation "Zixu" in the Central Continent has accumulated a certain amount of power. If there are really powerful countries in the Central Continent that join forces to snipe us, it will come in handy!"

She gave an example: "For example, it is not difficult to infiltrate their allies, burn their food and grass, and secretly cause trouble for others."

Her way of princes could not provide strong military force when she was weak, and she could only rely on wretched development and making friends with allies to get through that period. However, after she developed and became strong, this way of princes became a magical skill that made her even more powerful!

The enemy's food and grass were burned, let alone fighting, they couldn't even walk.

What about Shen Tang?

The food supply is sufficient, and the mobility is not restricted by the food line.

Shen Tang said that secretly burning people's food can really delay the interception and sniping from the central part. She gave herself a year to pacify the southwest continent. This year is not her limit but a guarantee!

Liao Jia coughed lightly and joked.

"Fortunately, the attendant is not here." If the words today were recorded by the attendant and passed down to future generations, the master would not be able to tear off the label of "dark villain".

The mainstream still advocates a bright and powerful lord.

Let the dark villain be a group of counselors.

Qi Yuanliang is probably very happy.

Put the blame on him, and future scholars probably won't verify the truth of the matter, because it sounds like he would do it.

Shen Tang: "... Why mention them to scare me?"

Liao Jia was amused by Shen Tang's real reaction. The smile was so subtle that even Shen Tang silently avoided his sight. The relaxed atmosphere ended as Liao Jia left in disguise, and Shen Tang got up to count her luggage.

After being promoted, the office location also needs to be changed.

She said that there was still some finishing work to do, and postponed her appointment for ten days. Today was the deadline. Although she didn't have many personal belongings, they were just a small box, but the weight was considerable, and it took two soldiers to lift it onto the carriage. Shen Tang explained everything to the person who took over the job in detail. When he was almost done, the soldier came over and said, "My lord, everything has been packed."

Shen Tang nodded: "Well, okay, let's go."

Turning back to the people who were going to see him off, he said: "Don't see me off."

"I wish you good luck in martial arts!"

Shen Tang was in a very good mood and walked towards the carriage at the door.

As soon as her left foot stepped over the threshold, her heart suddenly jumped, and the breath of death followed like a shadow, and murderous aura followed. She dodged the attack, but she didn't expect that the killer had some tricks. Not only did he stick to her tightly, but his moves were also tricky and vicious, and thousands of air blades gathered in his palms. This hit her one by one, which was like being tortured in a small area!

Under the killer's shocked gaze, Shen Tang did not dodge or evade, but instead rushed forward, stepped on the light blades that were shooting at him with his bare feet, and then made claws with his fingers to strangle the killer's vitals: "Who are you?"

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