Wishful Things

Although they may not be fellow travelers now, but since the king of Yan mentioned this, he must have an opinion, and there is no harm in listening to it more.

"What Yun Shou just said is exactly what this king wants to say." King Yan looked at the two of them and said bluntly: "You don't need to say too much, I think you two can also get what the emperor wants. It is nothing more than the military power of the Xu family army. .”

Hearing this, Yun Liu slightly clenched his still weak fists.

He is different from Qin Wu. The general probably thinks that he still has some brains, so he will talk to him in private from time to time——

The general also mentioned the matter of military power.

Before last year, the general had thought of handing over the military power to the emperor more than once, and even planned to put it into action——

And around that time, the general must have noticed something, so he changed his mind.

Now it seems that this military power has not been handed over...

Otherwise, judging from the emperor's vicious style of duplicity and extermination, if such a day really comes, the general may not even have room to fight back!

"The news of the general's serious illness has already spread. If you want to come to the palace, you must have decided that the general is no longer here..." King Yan analyzed carefully, and said: "Now that the general is still here, this is the biggest thing for them. Variables and obstacles, under such circumstances, most of the imperial envoys who came here by order will not be able to make too much trouble—even if they want to take away the military power, in this Dongyuan City, they are outnumbered, and they will definitely not dare to force it."

Yun Liu nodded in agreement, and said, "But the military power must never be handed over."

"That's right, so the most important thing is how to see the tricks and break the tricks. We must not leave any possibility for the opponent to make use of the problem or to attack the crime of resisting the order."

Up to now, whether to resist the decree or not is actually not important.

Even as Qin Wu said - if it really breaks out, just kill it.

But on the bright side, the situation must be stabilized first, because only in this way can the stability of Jingzhong Township Mansion be guaranteed to the greatest extent.

The word imperial power is enough to overwhelm everything, and it is not useless if the superficial skills are done well. Taking a ten thousand step back, at least you can't take the initiative to offer a project that allows the emperor to do something to the Xu family.

Qin Wu was a little dizzy when he heard it.

To put it bluntly, you have to outsmart it first?

As we all know, anyone who has anything to do with the word "wisdom" basically has nothing to do with him.

Qin Wu stood aside resignedly, listening to Yun Liu and Yan Wang's detailed talk for nearly an hour.

After coming out of the study, Yun Liu let out a sigh of relief.

Qin Wu looked at him: "What? Not sure?"

It seemed to him that there was nothing to be afraid of.

——As long as the general is fine, then he is not afraid of anything.

Not only are you not afraid, but you are full of energy!

"It's not, just like what the prince said, just act cautiously according to the circumstances." Yun Liu was thoughtful: "I'm just wondering when the general will wake up..."

From the conversation he had with King Yan tonight, he could vaguely predict the general's possible next path...

And the reason why King Yan came to Dongyuan in person this time is because he has something important to discuss with the general——

I just don't know how the general will choose?

"Qiu Miracle Doctor said, it's possible for at least ten days or as long as one month." Qin Wudao: "Let's take care of the general during this time!"

Yun Liu nodded.

Yes, hold on, hold on.

As for the general's choice after waking up...

No matter how the general chooses, they just follow suit—whatever it is, as long as there is a general around, nothing will be uneven!

Yun Liu's heart was surging, but in the next moment, Qin Wu turned around and carried her back.

"I don't know how long it will take to walk like this, it's better to carry it on my back!" Qin Wu was always impatient.

Yun Liu, who was being carried on his back, couldn't help but feel that if the eldest son was younger, he really wouldn't have to worry about his retirement...?

...

In just six or seven days, Zhou Shilang and his party arrived at Dongyuan City.

After resting and settling down for a while, Zhou Shilang went to visit Duke Zhen.

"What does the doctor say now?"

Looking at the old man lying on the bed with his eyes closed, Zhou Shilang's heart tightened slightly, and he felt extremely worried.

"The doctor said that my general is fine, and he will recover in a short time." Qin Wu replied beside him.

All right?

"..." Zhou Shilang was silent for a moment.

Did Vice General Qin refuse to face the reality, or did he tell him and Yue Pei on purpose?

With the Duke's appearance like this, how could it seem that there is nothing serious about it?

But he could only reply with one sentence: "That's good..."

Yue Pei, who was standing beside him, narrowed his eyes slightly, and frowned almost imperceptibly.

Is Zhen Guogong still alive?

But Xia Shoufu clearly said that by the time he arrived in Dongyuan, Zhen Guogong had already died...

And now the person lying on the bed, although weak and emaciated, is indeed still alive, could it be that he has used some method to hold his last breath?

But even so, there will undoubtedly be a lot of trouble...

Zhou Shilang asked some other questions with concern, and after leaving behind the tonic and medicinal materials he was ordered to bring, he didn't wait long: "In this way, I won't disturb the Duke's rest, and I will visit you tomorrow."

Xu Yun, who was standing by the bed, raised his hand to salute, "Master Zhou, walk slowly."

He also ordered his servants to see him off.

As soon as the group walked out of the yard, Xu Mingshi, who had just arrived today, knelt down beside the bed and asked in a hoarse voice, "Uncle Qin... how many days does grandfather have?"

Qin Wu calculated carefully before answering: "The least is two or three days, and the most is..."

As he spoke, his voice suddenly paused.

No, what do you mean how many days are left?

Master, did you misunderstand something?

"Silly boy, what nonsense are you talking about?" Xu Yun smiled and sighed beside him, and said, "Could it be that you were telling lies just now when you were your Fifth Uncle Qin?"

Xu Mingshi cried for a while, and looked at Qin Wu—isn't it?

"My lord, don't worry, the poison in the general's body has been cured, and he is about to wake up now. This is what the genius doctor said himself, there is no falsehood, and the subordinates have also seen with their own eyes that the general's condition is indeed getting better day by day." Qin Wudao: "By the way, the genius doctor said two days ago that he needs to talk to the general more. If he can wake up the general's consciousness, it may be more conducive to waking up as soon as possible."

After Xu Mingshi was startled when he heard this, his eyes suddenly brightened.

Grandfather has really saved the day and is about to wake up? !

And, why don't you talk more with me?

Oh, he just said why Uncle Qin Wu's voice is so hoarse...

He thought he was crying-you must know that even a tough man like Qin Wushu cried like this, he couldn't help but think the worst.

At this time, I heard Qin Wu say again: "Speaking of which, when my subordinates were talking with the general yesterday, the general still reacted—"

Intentionally avoiding Zhou Shilang and the others, Yun Liu, who had just come out of the cubicle, couldn't help twitching the corners of his mouth when he heard the old son's faintly smug words.

The general did react, and he saw it with his own eyes—the general frowned.

After all, who can stand someone who keeps talking nonsense in their ears?

The general just can't wake up—

But if he could wake up, he would have kicked the person out with one kick, causing him to roll as far as he could.

"According to this, grandpa should be able to hear me?" Xu Mingshi hurriedly got up, grabbed the warm hand of Lord Zhen Guo, and called out: "Grandfather, it's grandson, grandson is here to look for you... ..."

"I tried it yesterday, and such ordinary words are probably useless..." Xu Yun copied the sleeves of his long shirt, thinking beside his nephew, and whispered: "Otherwise, let's talk about your sister Make up a lie, say that something happened to your sister in Beijing, and use it to provoke your grandfather?"

"..." Xu Mingshi turned his head to look at his second uncle, his eyes were clearly asking - are you sure you want to do this?

He wanted to persuade his second uncle to think carefully.

Under the staring and questioning of his nephew, Xu Yun was shamefully shaken.

I'm afraid that my father will not only wake up...

He could even sit up and slap him...

"I thought about it carefully, and this method seems a little inappropriate... Now is the time of trouble, and it is really inappropriate to say such unlucky lies." Xu Yun laughed dryly, and vetoed it on his own: "And it's too exciting to think about it. Don't make it too big, otherwise I'm afraid it will be self-defeating, don't make my father angry... that's all, I'll think of another way."

Xu Mingshi nodded.

It would be best for the second uncle to rein in the precipice in time, after all, he is also afraid of being implicated.

Even Qin Wu, who was at the side, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, which shows how dangerous this idea is.

...

Since they came to visit by order, Zhou Shilang and others temporarily settled down in this council hall.

Since Zhen Guogong left, Zhou Shilang's mood was particularly solemn.

With the Duke's appearance at this time, how can it be as simple as being sick...

Thinking of the many rumors he heard in Beijing before coming here, Zhou Shilang's heart became even colder.

If the emperor's methods are for the people of the country, it is understandable...

But what is the purpose of the current sage?

And no matter what the considerations are, choosing to use this insidious method to deal with a loyal and upright veteran who has done countless meritorious deeds will inevitably be contemptuous and chilling.

With such a king, can Daqing really last long?

Thinking of the old man lying there just now, Zhou Shilang was very worried.

If the emperor really intends to put the Duke to death, then the Duke's visit may be a disaster...

Zhou Shilang sighed softly.

Outsiders only know that he and Xu Jin are good friends, but no one knows that there is actually another relationship between him and Zhen Guogong——

I think back when the world first settled down, he was only seventeen or eighteen years old, and his family was so poor that he had to beg for a living. But before that, he and the children in the same village still had books to read, and this reading was five years old. Year.

He learned from the teacher who taught that behind this private school was General Xu's instruction.

He also met General Xu when he was young. He should have passed by on a march at that time. General Xu stopped by the private school and praised him for his good handwriting. This kid is sure to have great promise in the future!"

Afterwards, when the Daqing Dynasty was established, it was the occasion of employing people, so it was ordered to open a department to recruit scholars.

The money he had to go to Beijing to rush for the exam was also sent by the Xu family.

After passing the exam, he wanted to meet the general in secret, but was rejected. He only asked someone to pass on a message, and that sentence couldn't be simpler, only four words - be an official.

He has always kept this confession in mind. Although he dare not pretend to be perfect without any violation, he always has a ruler in his heart because of this past event and kindness.

Over the years, the general has never asked him to do anything, as if he never took what he did back then to heart.

He knew that there must be many more people like him.

The general does good deeds, and he really does not expect anything in return——

And he once heard from his friend Xu Jin that there is a sentence in the Xu family's family motto: What is done in the family is luck, and luck in the world is nothing more than that. If you have what you have, you need to repay it, but do good deeds as your own. .

He understood at that time.

However, those who give favors regard it as their duty to help each other, but those who receive favors must be grateful.

His gratitude and admiration for General Xu has never diminished over the years.

If he could, he would be willing to do something for the general, but in this situation, what can he do?

After walking around in the study for a while, Zhou Shilang finally summoned his confidant servants and confessed: "I have sent people to look for the second master Xu in secret, and said that if there is anything I can help, just speak up, outside of official business." , I will definitely do my best... Remember, when you pass on a message, you must avoid Yue Pei's people, and you must not say anything."

"Yes, the villain understands."

Watching the servant leave the study, the worry in Zhou Shilang's eyes has not faded away.

He knows that he is weak, and he is not alone. He has a family and they are all still in Beijing. Even if he wants to help, he must be careful...

Right now, I only hope that the Duke of the Kingdom will be blessed with blessings from the heavens...

"grown ups.

A servant came in and said, "Mr. Yue Qian came to see me."

Yue Pei?

Zhou Shilang's brows twitched slightly, and he quickly turned his expression away, and said, "Let someone come in."

"yes."

The servant turned and went out, and soon a figure of a young man walked in.

The man looked to be only twenty-three or twenty-four years old, and the military uniform on his body made his figure even more tall and straight. In the right hand, holds a slender box of huanghuali.

And who is this person, and whose order is this time, Zhou Shilang is very clear in his heart.

But along the way, the other party didn't talk to him about anything else, it seemed that he was only doing what he was supposed to do.

Because of this, the other party came suddenly at this time, which made Zhou Shilang guess...

"Just now I went to visit Duke Zhen, Master Zhou must have noticed that—" There was no third person in the study, and although Yue Pei's tone was respectful, he had more confidence than before.

He looked at Zhou Shilang, and said bluntly: "The situation of the Duke is really not good. I think it's just taking medicine to suspend his breath, but this is not a long-term solution."

Zhou Shilang said calmly, "Duke's illness is taken care of by a doctor. Although I came here at His Majesty's order, I can't intervene in the pathology. Now I can only do my best and obey the destiny."

"It's natural." Yue Pei said: "But the errands assigned by His Majesty cannot be delayed."

"An errand?" Zhou Shilang pretended to be ignorant and asked, "What other errand did your majesty tell you?"

Yue Pei handed over the long box in his hand: "Master Zhou will know it at a glance."

With half-truth and half-false doubts on his face, Zhou Shilang took the box and opened it.

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(Two chapters in one, good night everyone.)