Shortly after passing Hangu, the fleet arrived near Shaanzhou, where the Yellow River formed a sharp turn. With mountains and ridges on both sides of the bank and rapid currents, the fleet had to slow down and move along slowly.
In the evening, the fleet arrived in Jiyuan. The river was sometimes wide and sometimes narrow. In the wide areas, the water waves were vast and mighty. The water flowed around the green mountains and mountains. The boat sailed on the top of the green mountains. The mountains and rivers blended into the high gorges and flat lakes. In the narrow areas, the mountain walls were sandwiched between them.
The water waves surged, and the mountain walls on both sides seemed to be coming face to face. The waves crashed and made a loud noise, which was frightening and the gods were snatched away by it.
It was dusk at this time. The fleet passed through a dangerous gorge. The river suddenly opened up in front of us. The setting sun was about to fall in the western sky. The blood-like sunset not only dyed the clouds in the sky blood red, but also the mighty river water was full of red.
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The sun sets over the long river and the water is surging.
The fleet slowed down and moved slowly in a place where the river was wide and the current was gentle. The soldiers and sailors arranged the things on board and made some adjustments. They just took this opportunity to have dinner. If the moon was bright at night, they would have to sail all night.
In the cabin, a group of noble people sat around the table, and various river delicacies were served at regular prices.
Du He said in surprise: "The ship we are sitting on is a warship after all. It is no different from going on an expedition. I didn't expect that we can have such good food?"
Several princesses were also puzzled by this.
After all, seeing the navy soldiers on the ship carrying out orders and prohibitions and looking murderous, one subconsciously thought that this trip was not a sightseeing trip, but an expedition with the army.
Besides, the army is simple and crude, and the soldiers are crude, and they can just fool around. How could you expect that there are so many colors, and all kinds of colors, flavors, and fragrances?
Fang Jun opened a jar of rice wine and said with a smile: "You don't know, I am a greedy person. When marching, I climb on the ice and lie in the snow without caring about life and death, but on ordinary days, I always have to eat a good meal. The food may not be the best.
It has to be delicacies from the mountains and seas, but it must be prepared carefully and taste good. Therefore, the Huotoujun who usually follows me have all practiced good cooking skills. This time we went to the south of the Yangtze River, apart from the official business of His Highness the King of Wei, mainly for mountain sightseeing.
Playing with water, how dare you treat you nobles so lightly?"
Du He was immediately excited, stroking his hands and smiling: "That's great! If Fang Erlang worked hard on a warship and took the lead, it would really put me to shame. Such a person who knows how to enjoy is like a member of our aristocratic family!"
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His attitude towards Fang Jun is actually very complicated. He has envy, jealousy and hatred, but also some admiration and admiration. In any case, as a descendant of a noble family who has been able to work hard in the army for several years and achieve such illustrious achievements, who wouldn't be jealous? That's the real deal.
Each and every one of his meritorious deeds is enough to seal his wife’s title and rise to great heights!
At the same time, there is also more inferiority complex.
They are also playmates, and they were playmates who used to be pissed together. Why are they suddenly so good?
Now that I saw Fang Jun's enjoying side, I suddenly felt that "it's just that", and I felt kind to him...
Princess Chengyang's face was cold, she glanced at her husband and curled her lips.
No future...
Among the people present, Du He was the only one who didn't fit in. Now he gradually blended in, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed and comfortable.
When you go out, you don't have to follow so many royal etiquette and rules. Everyone sits around, drinking wine and drinking wine, and having fun.
After drinking for three rounds, Li Tai took a piece of steamed carp and chewed it in his mouth. He asked Fang Jun: "Why did Erlang have to argue with Qiu Ying on the Tongguan waterway before? After all, in full view of everyone, you are so strong and domineering, so you don't care about your reputation.
Well, it may even lead to the impeachment of those idle censors and officials, but it is really unnecessary."
The wine table suddenly fell silent, and the other people also looked at Fang Jun.
For a long time, everyone in the world has called Fang Jun "Bangchui", which is generally because of his domineering behavior and domineering personality. He doesn't care about seniority in official positions, and he doesn't care about people's worldliness. Anyone who offends him must be punished straight away.
But for those who are relatively close to him, they know that this is definitely not Fang Jun's nature, it is just a method of his.
His strategy is far-reaching and his temperament is kind and honest, which is not enough for outsiders to understand.
The previous arrogance and strength on the Tongguan Waterway was really hard to understand...
Fang Jun took a sip of wine, sighed softly, and said with a wry smile: "It's not that the humble minister is used to being domineering, but he deliberately wanted to make this matter a fuss. It would be great if the censor impeached him."
Du He and several princesses were in a state of confusion, not knowing what was going on.
Is there anyone in the world who deliberately provokes those imperial censors and officials, and is in urgent need of being impeached?
Li Taize was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized what he was doing and said in a deep voice: "You mean...this Qiu Yingqi intends to harm you?"
Fang Jun nodded and said: "Qiu Yingqi was originally serving as a school captain in Zhechong Mansion on Jiannan Road. He was recently transferred back to Chang'an. The time was just after Wei Chen decided to go to Jiangnan with His Highness. The document for transferring him was personally signed by Du Zhijing, a doctor in the Ministry of War.
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At such a time, the intention behind transferring the Qiu family disciples who had been sent away and had a deep hatred against Fang Jun back to Chang'an is self-evident.
Li Tai frowned: "Du Zhijing is so brave! But how can Erlang let this document be sent to Jiannan Road?"
He always thought that the entire military department was under Fang Jun's control, but he never expected that there was a mole like Du Zhijing.
Then he glanced at Du He.
Du He was startled and said hurriedly: "This matter has nothing to do with Wei Chen! Your Highness should know that although Du Zhijing's grandfather Du Yan is my father's uncle, he and Wei Chen are also cousins, but Du Yan and my father are
The hatred is as deep as the sea. Although I have advised Your Majesty to forgive Du Yan's crime, there has been no communication in private. No one in the Du family in Fangling wants to see Du Yan, an ungrateful person who harms his relatives!"
Li Tai suddenly realized.
At the end of the Sui Dynasty, both Du Chuke and his uncle Du Yan were arrested by Wang Shichong. Du Yan had a quarrel with Du Ruhui, so he slandered Du Ruhui's brother in front of Wang Shichong, killed Du Chuke, and imprisoned Du Chuke until Du Chuke was close to death. Your Majesty Li Er
After Wang Shichong was defeated, Du Yan deserved to be punished for his crimes. Du Chuke asked his brother Du Ruhui if he could spare his uncle from the death penalty. Du Ruhui listened to his words and asked His Majesty Li Er to pardon Du Yan's crime, and Du Yan was released.
However, the hatred in this relationship cannot be resolved by just saying "blood connection", and the two families have never interacted with each other until death.
Du Zhijing is the grandson of Du Yan. Although he is also a descendant of the Du family in Fangling, he has never been favored by Du Ruhui's clan...
Fang Jun smiled and said, "Because this document was signed by Wei Chen himself."
Li Tai immediately understood that Du Zhijing was not Guan Long's spy hiding in the Ministry of War, but had already been subdued by Fang Jun...
But he still puzzled: "Since Erlang knew that Qiu Yingqi's purpose of transferring back to Guanzhong was to secretly deal with you, why did he fulfill them?"
Fang Jun smiled, held the pot to pour wine for Li Tai, and asked: "Your Highness, do you think it is easier to be wary of an enemy who cannot be seen, touched, and ignorant in the dark, or to be wary of an enemy who thinks he is invisible, but is actually not aware of the enemy?"
But it’s easy for the enemy whose every move is right under your nose?”
With the feud between him and Guan Long, it is impossible to resolve it, and with the temperament of Guan Long's group of veteran nobles, it is almost inevitable to secretly kill Fang Jun. As long as he gets the opportunity, he will definitely kill Fang Jun.
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This crisis will always exist. If this is the case, then why not let Guan Long's secretly accumulated killing moves be exposed to his own eyes?
In the past, one had to always be on guard against Guan Long's dead soldiers, because one did not know where the killing move would be or when the murderous intention would appear, but now all one has to do is keep an eye on Qiu Yingqi...
Li Tai suddenly realized it and couldn't help but raise his thumb and praised: "Brilliant!"
Immediately he turned to look at Du He and warned: "Erlang is able to speak out such calculations frankly because he treats us as trustworthy people. You must guard your tongue and never leak this matter, otherwise it will not be used."
If Brother Prince settles a score with you, I will not spare you!"
Du He was not angry at all, and swore to the sky: "Your Highness, don't worry, the humble minister now has the power to assist the prince, and he and Fang Erlang are naturally comrades fighting side by side. How could he do something stupid like destroying the Great Wall? If one word is leaked, let him
The five thunders of the humble ministers struck their heads, and they were destroyed by heaven and earth!"
Li Tai said displeased: "I'm just giving you a warning, why do you need to make such a poisonous oath?"
Du He was obedient: "His Royal Highness has taught you a lesson for me, the humble minister Meng Lang..."
Li Tai clicked his tongue, feeling dissatisfied, but said nothing more.
He believed that Du He was not a fool and could clearly distinguish what was important and what was minor. Even if he tipped off the Guanlong nobles, he would not get much benefit. Instead, he would offend Fang Jun and the prince, and the gain would outweigh the loss.
The most important thing is that Princess Chengyang is at the table. If I say it too harshly, it will make Chengyang look bad...