After saying that, Ni Chenyi nodded slowly. She had known for a long time that he was a person who valued affection and righteousness. This was the main reason for her admiration and affection. However, everything has its pros and cons. It was precisely because of his valuing affection and righteousness that she stayed in the university.
Tang, a big ship about to capsize, tried his best to turn the tide and help the building before it collapsed.
"If it weren't for us, you wouldn't owe the emperor such a favor," Ni Chenyi said. "Back then, Eunuch Zhou told us privately that the emperor had decided to operate on our Ni family. If you hadn't personally escorted us, we would never have been able to leave Chang'an. You
I also know that the emperor only let us leave because of your face. We have benefited from this, but you have to repay the favor."
Without waiting for an answer, Ni Chenyi said again, "Your senior brothers have also caused you a lot of trouble. They not only assassinated relatives of the emperor and important officials of the imperial court, but also launched an army to rebel. These are all serious crimes against the nine tribes. The emperor pardoned them because he saw that
In terms of your face, you have to repay this favor."
"you…"
Ni Chenyi waved his hand and interrupted, "I also know what happened in Gezao Mountain back then. If it weren't for sending elixirs to your dead master, you wouldn't have almost died there. At the critical moment, it was your uncle who took over for you.
Justice has been achieved and grievances have been washed away. You have also owed the favor of Longhu Mountain since then. Afterwards, the Heavenly Master made an exception and restored your master's Taoist status. In order to repay the favor, you worshiped in Longhu Mountain, and then there was
Regarding representing Longhu Mountain in the imperial martial arts competition, you have been busy repaying the favors owed by others over the years, and you have never lived for yourself."
"What you say is biased," he shook his head and said, "The favor is actually owed to me. If I hadn't met my master and senior brother back then, I would have been beaten to death by those villagers. Some favors take a lifetime to pay.
repay."
"We will return it together with you," Ni Chenyi said. "We will work hard to raise the rice and grain to support the imperial court, even if we lose all our wealth, but you remember what you promised us. If one day you really
There is nothing we can do to save him, and we have tried our best, but we must not sacrifice our lives to repay his kindness and bury him."
Ni Chenyi finished speaking and nodded slowly. The Ni family was forced to leave by the imperial court. It is impossible for everyone in the Ni family not to hate the imperial court. The purpose of raising food to transport eastward was not for the imperial court, nor to rescue the victims, but to help him repay the debt.
To put it bluntly, the favor he owed to the court was to exchange these 80 million loads of grain for his life.
At this time, Datou and others have taken down the curtains, and a group of maids and servants are serving food and preparing the banquet. During this trip, Ni Chenyi not only brought a large amount of fruits and vegetables, but also brought many cooks. The roasted lamb of the Western Regions is very special.
For the ensuing lunch, three roasted lambs were prepared, as well as fish, meat, vegetables, and countless seasonal fruits. Everyone was busy, and the whole camp was filled with joy.
Seeing that the banquet was about to begin, Ni Chenyi and I did not go far away, but only walked and talked in the camp.
"Now that you have obtained the magic talisman, what are your plans next?" Ni Chenyi asked casually.
"I haven't thought about it yet," he shook his head and said, "Although there are only eighteen magic talismans, they have a huge impact on the situation of the war. Let's not talk about the distant situation. Let's just talk about Zhang Zhenren, who commanded the army in Luoyang. He does not have a golden talisman. If Li Huanchen
With a secret assassination, it is difficult to guarantee Zhang Zhenren's safety. In order to capture Luoyang, Zhang Zhenren had no choice but to go against the will of heaven. He has already lost a century of his life. We can no longer let him take risks. I am considering whether to replace him.
Zhang Zhenren, but if I replace Zhang Zhenren, I am afraid that I will play into the hands of those high-ranking officials. They already instigated the emperor to move the capital to Luoyang. If I take over Luoyang again, the emperor will definitely think too much."
He paused briefly before saying again, "Qingyang is also a problem. The emperor originally sent Fan Jingming to lead the troops to garrison Qingyang, but Fan Jingming was a former imperial guard, not a handsome man. Li Mao
When Zhen and Li Baodong entered the palace before, they beat him up and fled the city. Now I have recaptured Qingyang. The second brother and the third brother have 70,000 soldiers and horses. I am determined to let them go south to attack Li Maozhen, and I have asked the emperor to grant him the title.
My second senior brother was appointed as the governor of Qingyang, and my third senior brother was appointed as the general of the southern expedition. However, the emperor did not comment and sent Fan Jingming over. The emperor's intention was also very obvious. He also wanted Fan Jingming to take over the military power of Qingyang.
This will disrupt all my plans."
Ni Chenyi said, "Qingyang is an important border town. Whether it's Li Maozhen from Fengxiang or Long Haotian from Xichuan, if you want to go east to Chang'an, you must pass through Qingyang. Even when we ship rice, we have to pass through Qingyang. The emperor asked Fan
When Jing Ming took over the military power in Qingyang, he obviously didn't trust you and was worried that you might one day rebel, so he took precautions and cut off your supply chain."
He didn't answer, but in fact it was not him that the emperor was afraid of, but him, Zhang Zhenren, who was leading the troops, and the Ni family, who were able to provide food and grass. With these three parties joining forces, it would be easy to take over and replace the emperor.
After a brief silence, he said, "You can't blame the emperor entirely. The emperor was held hostage by Yang Fugong in his early years, so he can't help being anxious and suspicious. What's more, people are fickle. It is true that the Tang Dynasty and his own wealth and life are all pinned on the character of a minister.
It's too risky. If it were me, I would think too much."
Ni Chenyi knew that he couldn't persuade him, so he didn't try. Instead, he asked casually, "Then what are you going to do?"
He shook his head and said, "I don't have a comprehensive plan at the moment. I plan to offer the gold talisman first after I see the emperor. He probably won't want it. If he really refuses, then I will give Fan Jingming a talisman. Fan Jingming and
Liu Tianlin will work together to protect the safety of the emperor. As long as Fan Jingming stays with the emperor, the military power of Qingyang will fall into the hands of my second and third senior brothers. At that time, whether to temporarily recuperate and wait and see what happens, or to take advantage of the victory and pursue Li Maozhen, we can start from
It’s a long-term plan.”
Hearing the words, Ni Chenyi smiled and said, "A loyal minister like you is more tiring than a traitorous minister."
He sighed helplessly, "I can't help it. I'm still worried about whether to give Fan Jingming a silver talisman or a bronze talisman. When I offer the gold talisman, I must have two talismans. If I have one gold and one copper in my body, the emperor will think that
I lacked sincerity. Two of my subordinates used silver talismans, but I used bronze talisman myself. It was clear that I didn’t mean what I said and had no sincerity. If I had one gold and one silver in my body when I presented the gold talisman, after the emperor declined the gold talisman, if I didn’t
If I give Fan Jingming a silver talisman instead of a bronze talisman, the emperor will think that I am too selfish and don't care about his safety."
At this point, he sighed again, "Now I have one head and two heads. I am in trouble everywhere. I have to consider not only the war situation, but also the emperor's feelings. You are right, I am more difficult to be a loyal minister than a traitor.
"
"I really feel sorry for you," Ni Chenyi said softly, "I also know that what I can do for you is very limited. I can only try not to cause you any trouble, regardless of your thoughts."
"You have done a good enough job. Time is running out, so I will not go back to Khotan to meet with my father-in-law. You must pay attention to your safety after I leave," he said. "You must keep the spiritual energy tokens I left for you.
If you encounter danger, please inform me immediately. If you are here, I can rush over quickly."
There were few sweet words, but the words "father-in-law" sounded to Ni Chenyi like sweet words of love. She felt happy in her heart and nodded lightly.
Then he said, "But I feel that no one should dare to touch you, because they know the consequences of touching you very well. After the dust of the other eighteen talismans has settled, those who have obtained the talismans will not act rashly for the time being, and the delicate balance will not be easily shaken."
break in."
Before Ni Chenyi could answer, Datou's call came from not far away, saying that the banquet was ready and asked the two of them to go and sit down...