Gu Yun's heart sank. After a moment, he suddenly realized something and looked down at the blurry medicine bowl in front of him with a bit of confusion.

He did not panic, because he had known that such a day would come, but it was difficult to fully accept it for a while - everyone knew that they would die sooner or later, and when it came time to close their eyes, most people would not be so willing.

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In front of the chaotic Liangjiang garrison, the menacing enemy had retreated, but the warning of enemy attack had not yet been lifted. The sharp whistle was still echoing everywhere, but to Gu Yun's ears, the sound was like a distant sigh.

His world was blurry and quiet. In his eyes, the black ink and white paper on the table were just two blocks of color with blurred boundaries.

Gu Yun sat motionless at the table for a full moment, and then subconsciously grasped the string of beads left by the late emperor - it was strange to say that Gu Yun had been in the frontier for a long time and often traveled around, so it was inevitable in his daily life.

After bumping into each other, the thread threading the beads broke several times, but every time it was lost and recovered without exception. Up to now, the thread has been replaced three times, but not a single bead has been lost. It is still cold and condensed.

Moisture clung to his somewhat abrupt wrist bones.

...It seemed like the person who loved him and harmed him was really looking at him all the time.

Gu Yun was struck by the wooden bead and finally came to his senses.

Without saying anything, he took out the emergency glass mirror from his arms and put it on. Then he lightly tapped the medicine bowl with his fingers, breaking the bowl into pieces. Gu Yun gathered the pieces together and swept them into the corner, turned around and sat down.

Without changing his expression, he finished writing a note and an order, and then asked someone to deliver the letter.

Yao Zhen happened to follow the messenger and walked in. When he raised his eyes, he saw the lenses on Gu Yun's face and asked doubtfully: "Why, Marshal, haven't you taken the medicine yet?"

Gu Yun could read lips very quickly now, and replied nonchalantly: "I accidentally dropped the bowl - forget it, I don't have to endure it all over again, it doesn't matter, I can deal with these foreigners even if they are all blind."

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Yao Zhen turned his head and glanced at the broken porcelain pieces in the corner. He always felt that something might happen, but after thinking for a long time, he couldn't think of it. He had to say to Gu Yun: "If something happens here, I'm afraid the capital will change again."

Already."

Gu Yun said "Hmm": "Brother Chongze, please send an urgent call to Northern Xinjiang to ask Shen Jiping to come over. I want to adjust the deployment of the four borders, and Chen..."

He said the word "Chen" and then suddenly stopped. Yao Zhen asked in confusion: "Who?"

"No one." Gu Yun shook his head, "Go ahead."

Chang Geng's Ur bone was still attached to Chen Qingxu, so he didn't want to disturb her and distract her.

In the evening of that day, an urgent battle report was sent to the capital. Li Feng sent people to Huguo Temple overnight to snatch Chang Geng back. The entire Xinuang Pavilion was once again filled with important officials of the court.

Chang Geng's eyelids kept beating wildly. On the way back to the palace, he always felt that something had happened, and his heart was in a state of confusion. When someone handed the frontline battle report to his hand, Chang Geng held his breath and concentrated on writing the short letter.

I read the battle report over and over again seven or eight times - it was indeed Gu Yun's own handwriting. It was concise and clear, and the words were correct and powerful. At least when he wrote this note, the man was still in good shape.

Only then did Chang Geng release the breath stuck in his throat. He calmed down, closed his eyes slightly, and thought to himself: "I'm almost scared to death of myself."

He regained his composure and felt alive in his heart - this enemy-led war in the Land of Two Rivers was definitely a good thing for him.

Once the war gets serious, if Fang Qin and the others dare to clamor for the abolition of the Military Aircraft Department again, not only Li Feng, but also the troops stationed around Daliang will not agree. Then they will have more leeway.

In the end, it was the enemy who succeeded him.

Fang Qin was extremely distressed. In the past six months, he had been restless and worked hard to connect the ministers of the aristocratic family who were completely scattered. It can be said that he had exhausted all the agencies and finally achieved a certain stage of victory. The abolition of

The voice from the military aircraft department became louder and louder. Seeing that King Yan was starting to take care of himself, his left and right arms were all busy with affairs, and he only had a little time to beat the drowned dog - the Westerners suddenly fell into disgrace at this time!

If Daliang had taken the initiative to attack, they could have participated in Andinghou's "militancy", but this night attack it was the enemy who made the first move.

"Abolish the Military Aircraft Department," Li Feng took a discount from the chamberlain, "cut military expenditures, and strictly investigate unscrupulous merchants in the private sector for land occupation..."

There was complete silence in Xinuan Pavilion.

Li Feng suddenly threw a discount card on the ground: "The Westerners haven't evacuated all the troops yet, and you guys are taking over the firewood!"

Fang Qin gritted his teeth and swallowed back all his words. He wanted to take a preemptive strike, but he was blocked by Li Feng.

If anyone speaks without discernment at this time, he may be labeled as a traitor and collaborator.

Li Feng's eyes fell on Chang Geng: "And you, you feel aggrieved, don't you? You didn't even care about the business when others said a few words, and you just came back to me to get angry and go home. You, the boss, are alone.

Do you have any other tricks? In the dignified military aircraft department, not a single ghost was seen all day long. There were only two sweepers at the door - Li Min, I tell you, get back to the military aircraft department immediately tomorrow! Otherwise, you also

No need to come back!”

All the important officers of the Military Aircraft Department followed King Yan and knelt down to plead guilty.

Li Feng ignored them and kneeled down. He turned to the Minister of Dali Temple and said, "Jiang Hanshi was born in Dali Temple. He is still your former boss. You are asked to investigate some of his old cases but you are so unable to do so? Do you plan to delay it until the Chinese New Year?"

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When something unexpected happened, the minister of Dali Temple did not dare to say a word and knelt down together with the military aircraft department next door.

Li Feng picked out all the important ministers one by one and scolded him bloodyly. Fang Qin was one of the few who had nothing to do with him and was let go by the emperor with a few words - compared to King Yan who knelt down and was not allowed to stand up again, Li Feng was very angry.

His attitude was almost pleasant, and he only said one sentence: "Fang Aiqing, the Western troops are not good at coming. We cannot be at a disadvantage because of logistics. You are in charge of the household department, so you should pay more attention."

Fang Qin had no choice but to lower his head and say "yes", as if someone had poured a ladle of cold water on him from head to toe - he realized that after this night, his long-term business would be destroyed.

The deserted Military Aircraft Department became busy again, and began to work all night long day after day.

The first thing King Yan did when he returned to the military aircraft was to tell everyone: "The border area has been tense recently. Please put national affairs first. Sometimes you have to suffer the grievances you deserve, and the thickness will collapse. You will be rewarded for your grievances.

Remember what I said. Brother Hanshi, please rest assured that since the emperor has spoken today, he will naturally be fine in a few days."

Everyone looked at him in silence.

Chang Geng continued: "We can no longer play the Fenghuo Ticket trick. Think about how to make a fuss about Long'an Bank. I said before that I would dig out three things from those people - the cash in their hands, the land under their feet, and

And those who look at the world, the first thing is already certain, the second thing is to shake the foundation, and there will be a counterattack. If you can stand firm, the third thing... and even all the subsequent things will fall into place."

At this time, someone asked: "Your Majesty, are you still uncovering the shady story of corruption among big and small imperial businessmen and collusion between officials and businessmen from all over the country?"

"The main thing is the war and the national economy and people's livelihood. But if there are villains who insist on blocking the road, don't swallow it and do what you should do. As for the rest... I will bear it for you if the sky falls." Chang Geng flicked his sleeves and said, "Go.

Go ahead and give me a schedule tomorrow."

His words seemed to be a final word of assurance. The entire Military Aircraft Department, Lingshu Yuan, Canal Office...wealthy businessmen with substantial financial resources, and the new rich in the DPRK and China who accounted for half of the country, all revolved around this backbone in an orderly manner.

, each performing his or her duties.

Five days later, Jiang Chong settled the case against him and was reinstated. The troops stationed in Liangjiang issued a proclamation of "Crunt against the barbarians and recover their homeland." They exchanged fire with the Western troops three times within five days and refused to give in.

At the same time, Gu Yun ordered the adjustment of the garrison structure throughout the territory. Seven arrows were fired in one day, all of which had to be registered at the military aircraft office. Walking around the military aircraft office became like "walking", and every time he passed by, he would stir up excitement.

breeze.

At the fourth watch of the day, Chang Geng lay down on the desk and took a nap in a daze. He couldn't sleep properly - because of Wu Er Gu, even if he wanted to have a clearer nightmare now, he had to get the "right time, the right place, the right people"

"Otherwise, it's basically just a chaotic dream, and whoever next door makes a loud noise while flipping a book can wake him up.

Ur Bone is the name of the evil god. Most of the time, when he first wakes up, his heart is full of restlessness and anger. However, on this day, Chang Geng was awakened by the footsteps outside the door. He suddenly sat up straight in his arms.

However, my heart was beating wildly and out of order. Instead of being as irritable as usual, I felt panicked and sad. There were even a few tears on my sleeves.

At this moment, someone at the door said: "Your Majesty, a letter from Jiangnan."

Chang Geng calmly took a deep breath: "Bring it here."

It was still Gu Yun's big move - he planned to increase troops in the southwest. He did not explain the reason, but explained in detail the garrison positions, commanders, coordination of the services, and transportation routes for grain and grass. Chang Geng read it in a hurry, not knowing much about the strategic layout.

I understand, but I don’t see any reason for it, so I just deal with it as usual and put it aside for storage.

Then he discovered that underneath there was a private message from Gu Yun to him.

It was said to be a private message, but in fact it was just a note, which wrote in a blur: "Long time no see, I miss you so much."

Gu Yun's letters were either romantic, obscene, flirtatious, or sultry. They rarely said "I miss you" in a serious manner. Chang Geng was aroused at that time, and all his sleepiness disappeared. It felt like the words on the paper were like

It turned into an arrow that pierced his chest, stabbing him through without any buffer.

He wished he could immediately eat back all the heroic words he had said before, throw all the military planes aside, and rush to see Gu Yun desperately.

But that's impossible.

Chang Geng suddenly held the note in his hand, rolled it up carefully after a moment, and put it into his close-fitting purse. He tried to calm down and read carefully the many regulations of Long'an Bank drafted by the Military Aircraft Department. However, those neat handwritings were written horizontally.

Chen was in front of him, but nothing caught his eye. After a moment of burning incense, he almost became restless.

Chang Geng no longer hesitated, grabbed his cloak and ordered: "Come, prepare your horses!"

When everyone saw him walking in a hurry, they thought he was in a hurry and quickly prepared their horses to make way for him to ride away.

He went to the Zen Temple of Huguo Temple. The mountain temple here was silent, with the doors closed on all sides. The leaves swept by the autumn wind were tumbling in all directions. Only a wind lantern stood solemnly at the door. The firelight was slightly messy, and there was a leisurely and dark life hidden everywhere.

The aftertaste of sandalwood.

Master Mingran had already fallen asleep. When Chang Geng broke in, the wind blew the scriptures on the table everywhere. Master Mingran was startled and stared at the geese wrapped in the cold wind.

king.

Chang Geng's eyes were slightly red, he sat down and asked: "Is there tea?"

Ming Ran put on his monk's robe, dug out a handful of kuding wrapped in a paper bag from the old wooden cabinet, and boiled water.

Although the dilapidated house was leaky and the cups and bowls were chipped, the monk boiled water and made tea in a slow and silent manner without making any eye contact with him. The white gas was rising in the air, which reminded people of those roaring fires.

The mecha steel armor quickly condensed into water droplets on the low roof, slowly slid along the special beams on the roof to the end, and landed in the small hanging bowl, making a clear "tick" sound.

Chang Geng's eyes followed the process from water vapor to water droplets, starting from the worn clay pot, and finally landed on a circle of small bowls with lost patent leather hanging in the corner of the roof of the monk's dormitory. Chang Geng gently spit out a

He breathed, and his heart, which was as anxious as boiling water, slowly sank.
To be continued...