Peerless Pirates

Chengdu Mansion, Shu Palace, Daye Palace Plane Genius.

The Shu Emperor Lang Zhengchun, who has a swollen forehead, a high precision and a strong appearance, is carefully turning over an ancient book with a look of excitement on his face. The ancient book is wrapped with a piece of high-quality Shu brocade, with four golden seal characters "Red Pine Seed Commandment" on it. .If Song Zheng were here, he would definitely be surprised as to why this Taoist classic, which was originally hidden in the Zhongdu Palace of Dajin, would appear here.

Daye Hall is the imperial study room of Lang Zhengchun. The word "Daye" does not refer to worldly great achievements, but is named after Cao Pi's famous saying: "It is the great cause of the country and the immortal event."

When the Shu Kingdom passed down to Lang Zhengchun's generation, it had long lost the bold and martial spirit of General Lang Yucheng, and instead the style of writing spread. Lang Zhengchun had studied since he was a child, was proficient in classics and principles, and believed in Taoism. After he ascended the throne, the generals Part of my energy is spent on Taoist classics. In order to visit Taoism, I even go to Qingcheng Mountain for half a month every year.

After reading for nearly an hour, Lang Zhengchun closed the book without finishing it. The little eunuch on the side poured another cup of tea and nodded again, "Master Sheng, Mr. Jiang has been waiting outside the hall for half an hour, but... Do you want to declare him in?"

"Oh, let him in." Lang Zhengchun took a sip of tea and looked quite comfortable. Shengzhenzhen is the name given to him by the eunuchs and concubines in the palace. He is both a saint and a real person. Every time he hears this title, Lang Zhengchun felt a little elated.

A moment later, Jiang Kui appeared at the door. He took two steps closer, knelt down with his hands raised, and said, "My lord, Jiang Kui, bows to His Majesty the Emperor Dawei."

"My dear, you don't need to be polite, stay flat!" Lang Zhengchun didn't even raise his head, he blew the tea leaves floating in the cup, took a sip, closed his eyes and savored it for a moment, then said slowly, "Yan'er comes from Kuizhou I wrote a letter saying that I would escort Song Zheng, the Qi envoy, to Chengdu."

Jiang Kui frowned, "But the Lord summoned His Highness back?"

"Oh, I know what you are worried about. His Highness is out of town in Dongguan of Kuizhou. He has the responsibility of guarding the territory. He is not allowed to return unless ordered by the emperor. However, one month later will be the anniversary of his mother's death in five years. I had previously promised to let him come back to pay homage. , it is not against the rules to accompany the envoys this time." Lang Zhengchun explained heartily.

Since Jiang Kui became the general in charge of the Palace Guards, he has been extremely strict in doing things, and sometimes even Lang Zhengchun can't do anything about it. However, precisely because of this, Lang Zhengchun feels relieved and gives him the responsibility of guarding the palace. He is also responsible for collecting Daqi intelligence.

"Yes!" Jiang Kui's words were like gold, and his dark and fat face was as serious as ever.

"I have called you here this time to ask you, what kind of person is this envoy of Qi? Why can my son be addressed as sir after just one day in Kuizhou, and why should I accompany him to Chengdu in person?"

Jiang Kui raised his eyebrows and immediately replied, "Song Zheng, seventeen years old, a native of Mizhou, Shandong Province of Da Qi. His father, Song Jue, was a great scholar in the world. Song Zheng himself was a scholar of both literature and martial arts. He won the first prize in martial arts the year before last and was awarded the Imperial Guards of Da Qi. He was the commander of the Zhenzi Camp, taught in Gongcheng, and won the first prize in the literary examination last year. A few months ago, he was appointed as the right director of the Imperial City Department, and at the same time he was awarded the title of doctor of the Ministry of Rites. Last month, he went to work in the right department and was appointed as the doctor of the Ministry of Rites. He was ordered to come to Shu."

"About this boy, I have heard about him before and thought that the rumors in the world were full of lies. But now I see that this boy has some abilities." Lang Zhengchun sighed, "When this boy arrived at Fengjie, he started to write a couplet at the head of the river. , overwhelming Xue Qimeng; then he fought with his bare hands against Long Zhanfeng, the famous double-gun general of Dongguan. Is there such a person in this world who is so talented in both civil and military affairs?"

Jiang Kui was silent for a moment and quickly replied, "Although what your Majesty said is good, the rumors about this son are indeed false. Although Song Zheng has a great reputation, he is an unworthy person."

"Oh? Why is it so unbearable?"

"I have been in Jiangning for many years and know this son very well. When Song Zheng won the first prize in martial arts, he accepted bribes on a large scale. Then he flirted with Pang Hui and hooked up with Pang Hui's daughter, which caused a storm in Jiangning. But this son is good at charming, I don't know. What kind of tricks were used to coax the little emperor to call him 'Master Song', and even his father became the little emperor's teacher, and there was even a joke about 'father and son, two masters of the emperor' who cheated endlessly through the magic gate. But this happened He didn't have the consciousness of an 'emperor', he was greedy, lustful, ruthless and ruthless. As soon as he took up the post of Yousi Jianzheng, he killed several people, so much so that Jiangning City's talk about him turned into a ruthless one."

"To be able to thrive under the noses of the two old foxes Huang Yuandu and Pang Hui is quite capable. However, this man's character is so bad that he may not be able to become a great person. A Daqi woman is in power, and it appears that It's not surprising that such a thing is so weird." Lang Zhengchun laughed twice, full of irony.

"Your Majesty, although Song Zheng has been criticized a lot as a man, his intelligence and scheming are outstanding. Now Daqi is in the midst of a fierce attack. This son may have bad intentions when he comes to our country of Shu. We still need to be careful to guard against him."

"Of course I understand Da Qi's thoughts. Don't they just want us to sit back and watch them march into Guanzhong and then occupy Hanzhong? Their ambition is still in our country of Shu." Lang Zhengchun said nonchalantly.

"My Emperor, Holy Ming." Jiang Kui bowed and said, "Based on my understanding of this person, Song Zheng came to Shu alone for four purposes."

"How many? Tell me." Lang Zhengchun became interested.

"First, of course, he wanted to convince me that Shu would be friendly with it and sit back and watch them occupy Chang'an. Second, Song Zheng wanted to take refuge. He made people angry in Jiangning, so he used the opportunity to hide. This also explains This explains why the so-called envoy of Da Qi only sent him, and he was just a doctor from the Ministry of Etiquette. Therefore, we can imagine the third reason, that is, Da Qi did not have high hopes for this envoy, and it was purely to deal with us. , it’s best if you can convince us, but it doesn’t matter if you can’t. As for the fourth point, that is, Song Zheng has already made plans to escape from Chengdu. He is just a person, and he is proficient in martial arts. If someone helps secretly, he can escape from Chengdu. It’s not difficult.”

"What you said makes sense." Lang Zhengchun said calmly, "But don't forget that he is just one person. No matter how powerful he is, what kind of trouble can he cause? Besides, there are always lies in diplomacy. We Fighting air against air, Da Qi can't do anything."

"Your Majesty is wise. But... Song Zheng is full of tricks and must be guarded against. I would like to send heavy troops to guard this son closely and imprison him in disguise. I also ask your Majesty to instruct the Second Highness not to get too close to him."

"Ai Qing is overly worried. He is so young and alone, how can he upset the people of Shu?" Lang Zhengchun waved his hand.

"But……"

"Just do whatever you have to do," Lang Zhengchun interrupted, "If we face a formidable enemy, we will weaken our prestige and make Song Zheng really think that he has become a figure."

"Yes!" Jiang Kui lowered his head and responded loudly, but a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

After waving Jiang Kui away, Lang Zhengchun smiled softly, "It seems that Jiang Kui is very afraid of Song Zheng and makes him nervous. What's the matter? What can a seventeen-year-old child do even if he has some ability? That’s all, let him go.”

Shaking his head in amusement, Lang Zhengchun turned his attention to the "Red Pine Seed Commandments" again.

From Fengjie to Chengdu, Song Zheng, Lang Boyan and others first took a boat to Ba County (Chongqing), then turned north along the Fulishui River to Hezhou, then westward to Chishui, and finally landed in Chonggong Town. Passing through Puzhou, Jianzhou, We arrived in Chengdu.

This road is winding and winding, covering thousands of miles. The scenery is good, but it is also a long journey. It is said to be a hard journey. However, for Song Zheng, it did not feel bitter at all. The reason is that Lang Boyan really took care of Taizhou. arrive.

On the boat, there were countless delicacies and countless ladies singing and dancing. When I got tired of eating and watching, I went to the mountains to visit the roads and fished in the lake. Along the way, I visited Shuanglong Lake in Hechuan and reached Baoguo Temple. There are traces of Song Zheng everywhere in the White Pagoda.

Lang Boyan, the dignified second prince of the Shu Kingdom, became a free tour guide, with food, accommodation and entertainment included. Everywhere he went, he was warmly received by local officials, literati and gentry, which was a great pleasure.

Song Zheng made friends with the people of Shu, played and feasted, and sang poems endlessly. In the land of abundance, life was rich, the people were comfortable, and the officials were content to enjoy themselves, which made it very lively.

After traveling, Song Zheng also gained an in-depth understanding of the customs of the Shu Kingdom at this time. Because they had lived in a peaceful place for a long time and were almost isolated from Daqi, the officials of the Shu Kingdom were generally extravagant. Behind the seemingly prosperous state, there was actually a dynasty that was gradually decaying. However, these high-ranking officials and literati are unconsciously competing for exaggeration, showing a pathological atmosphere of extravagance.

Of course, as the envoy of Qi, Song Zheng would not remind him of this. In fact, even if he said a few words, it would not change anything. On the contrary, it would be rude and cause the host's displeasure. Therefore, not only did he stay calm, but he also took off all kinds of compliments. With his words, shapes and pens, he described the Shu Kingdom as a land of gods, which naturally made officials and gentry happy. Song Zheng himself also received many complimentary words, enough to compile a compilation of flattery. In this way, naturally, It is a joy for both host and guest.

While having fun, Song Zheng was also secretly observing Lang Boyan. He had seen him show dissatisfaction several times, but he soon joined the army of people having fun with the officials. Song Zheng secretly said that he was surprised that this second highness clearly treated local officials too much. I am dissatisfied with the luxury, but still pretend to be happy.

When things go wrong, there must be demons. Lang Boyan went too far in his flattery, which made Song Zheng smell a hint of conspiracy.

What made Song Zheng feel most abnormal was Su Chan's side. Whether they were traveling by water or land, Song Zheng and Su Chan were separated by Lang Boyan's people. Even if they could see Su Chan, it would be in full view of the public.

This journey lasted for eighteen days. On the fourth day of September, Song Zheng and others finally arrived at Lingquan. This was also the last stop before arriving in Chengdu. That night, the banquet was held again. Since it was close to Chengdu, the scale of the banquet was not large. There were only four people, Song Zheng, Lang Boyan, Xue Qimeng and Lou Jing. This time, Song Zheng not only drank freely by himself, but also frequently persuaded him to drink, thanking Lang Boyan for taking care of him all the way. Lang Boyan had a good drinking capacity, but he was no match for Song Zheng. He drank for dozens of times in a row. After drinking a cup, I finally became completely drunk.

After pouring Lang Boyan down, Song Zheng targeted Lou Jing again. Lou Jing was extremely sober, and he only drank a dozen drinks before stopping. Song Zheng tried to persuade him again, but Lou Jing just refused to drink. He really didn't dare to drink anymore. , when Lang Boyan got drunk, he had to keep an eye on Song Zheng. Besides, he was really afraid. Along the way, Song Zheng might have drank too much. He won another title, "Young Master of Three Skills". In addition to his skills in both civil and military affairs, he also added "wine skills".

Song Zheng didn't care that he couldn't hold Lou Jing down. He went back to his room to freshen up, and then came to Su Chan's residence. He was about to arrive in Chengdu, and no matter what, Song Zheng had to say goodbye to Su Chan alone.