Chapter 1040 The country loses an inch of land, and the people lose an inch of heart
"Sister Qingzhao?"
The beautiful figure stared blankly at the river. No, it should be listening blankly to the sound of the river flowing, because the looming crescent moon was not enough to make the river emit a hazy light. Suddenly, I heard someone's voice behind me, and I couldn't help but be fascinated.
He was startled, his whole body shook violently, and he turned his head slightly panicked.
"It's really you!"
Li Qi, who was standing behind him, used the lantern in the woman's hand to see the face clearly. His eyes widened and he shouted in surprise.
The reason why he was so surprised was because Zhao Mingcheng came to him yesterday, hoping that he would let Zhao Huan take the couple south together. Li Qi did not want Li Qingzhao to be put in a dangerous situation, so he agreed to Zhao Mingcheng.
You must know that Li Qi had done Zhao Huan a big favor. How could Zhao Huan refuse his small request and immediately agreed to take Zhao Mingcheng and his wife south together?
Before Zhao Mingcheng left, he told Li Qi that Li Qingzhao was willing to go south with him, which made Li Qi feel relieved. However, who would have expected that he would meet Li Qingzhao here, which really surprised Li Qi.
When Li Qingzhao saw it was Li Qi, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. He wiped the corners of his eyes with a hint of panic and said with a slight smile: "You seem surprised?"
Li Qidao: "It's not that I seem to be surprised, but I am really surprised. Sister Qingzhao, haven't you already boarded the ship? How could you--"
Li Qingzhao sighed quietly and said: "Actually, when my husband came to beg you yesterday, I tried to persuade him. I even wanted to go to you secretly and ask you to reject your husband. However, I saw that your husband had already made up his mind to leave.
Even if His Highness the Crown Prince did not agree to this, he would probably escape privately out of the city. If this was known, the reputation of the Zhao family would be greatly damaged. Therefore, I finally endured it. As the saying goes, if you marry a chicken, follow the chicken.
.Marry a dog, follow a dog. Two hours ago, I was indeed planning to leave Beijing with my husband, but when I was about to board the ship, I suddenly received a letter, which made me change my mind."
"Letter? What letter?" Li Qi asked in astonishment.
Li Qingzhao took out a letter from his long sleeve. He handed it over and said, "This is a letter sent by someone from the Qingzhou Prefecture. Please ask me to forward it to you."
"Given to me? The Qingzhou magistrate?" Li Qi said in disbelief.
Li Qingzhao nodded and said: "I lived in Qingzhou for ten years, where I met a great hero who cared about the country and the people. This great hero was Zhang who prevented the Qiang invasion and later eliminated Song Jiang and other thieves.
Uncle Ye. Old General Zhang. He knows that I know you, so he wants to ask me to tell you that he has gathered 30,000 loyal people. As long as the court nods, he will immediately lead his army to enter the capital. King Qin is far away in Qingzhou.
If my uncle can do this, how can I escape from the capital?"
"It turns out to be Old General Zhang Shuye. He is indeed a respectable elder." Li Qi smiled softly and took the letter, but did not give any response. He looked around and did not see Zhao Mingcheng.
He knew that Zhao Mingcheng would definitely abandon Li Qingzhao again and leave alone. He couldn't help but feel very regretful. If he had known this earlier, he might not have agreed to Zhao Mingcheng's request. Looking at Li Qingzhao, he sighed: "Sister Qingzhao, this
Opportunities are rare. If you miss it and want to leave again, it will not be easy."
Li Qingzhao smiled slightly and said, "Then why don't you leave?"
Li Qi scratched his head and said: "This--I am different from you. I am an official and I have my responsibilities, but you are just an ordinary citizen. If you leave, it is natural. No one will blame you."
Li Qingzhao asked again: "Then where can I go?"
"Jiangnan! Didn't Mr. Zhao tell you?"
"If the Jin army reaches Jiangnan again, where can I escape?" Li Qingzhao continued to ask.
Li Qi was stunned for a moment and didn't answer because he didn't know either.
"The country has lost an inch of land, and the people have lost an inch of their hearts. The country will be gone, but the people will be safe." Li Qingzhao shook his head and said: "I dare not say that I am well-read, but in the history books I know, we Han people have always been in this piece of land.
Although the masters of the Shang Dynasty repeatedly invited invasions from the northern peoples, they were always able to repel the enemies. Huo Qubing did not hesitate to chase the Huns, and Taizong of the Tang Dynasty severely attacked the Turks. Even the Wuhu chaos of China more than a hundred years ago, but
In the end, we Han people turned things around and drove the invaders out of the Central Plains, but have you ever seen your master being driven from his own family to this place?"
Li Qi advised: "Sister Qingzhao, victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs. Why should you care about it?"
Li Qingzhao said: "What I care about is not the victory or defeat, but the weakness and incompetence shown by the imperial court." At this point, she raised a sarcastic smile on her lips and said angrily: "Once upon a time, I always thought that I
The Song Dynasty's emphasis on literati to govern the country was a progressive move. I have always felt that literati may seem weak, but they should have great righteousness in their hearts. They should not lose to anyone. Their level of civilization is far better than that of previous generations. They can enhance the power of the Central Plains and serve as a foundation for the Chinese nation.
I have often argued with people about this. But now, I realize that I was wrong. Today’s literati only have shame, and their iron bones have long been gone. We have countless literati in the Song Dynasty, but none of them dare to be like the Western Han Dynasty
Chen Tang generally said that anyone who openly offends a strong Han will be killed no matter how far away! Let alone march thousands of miles to take the head of an enemy general. It is said that human beings have been making progress, but after more than a thousand years, the northern barbarians
We are barbaric, but we Han people have become unbearable. For more than a hundred years in the Song Dynasty, seeking peace was far better than seeking war. The court gave in again and again, causing us Han people to fall into humiliation again and again. Is this progress or is it...
Backing off? Can you tell me?"
She has read a lot of books since she was a child, which makes her admire the heroes in history very much, and she has always been proud of being a Han Chinese. In her subconscious, she is more of a great country in the Central Plains than the Song Dynasty, so she is very
It is difficult to accept today's reality. Whenever someone mentions generals and heroes such as Huo Qubing, Wei Qing, Li Jing, and Chen Tang, she is in awe, even more than some great poets such as Li Bai.
And her dissatisfaction with the current court is no longer just a day or two. She has repeatedly published articles criticizing the Song Dynasty, but it has brought a lot of trouble to Zhao Mingcheng. This is also an unpleasant point between the couple. Of course, later
She had restrained herself a lot, but now that she saw the majestic king of a country abandoning his subjects and secretly fleeing to the south, her remaining dream of a great nation was shattered.
Li Qi was stunned for a long time. He thought to himself, if a woman can do this, why do they just--. God bless me, Da Song! He shook his head and said: "I don't know, maybe you are right.
But things have developed to this point. The title of a great country in the Central Plains can only add laughter to people, and it is useless. Sister Qingzhao, you care about issues that most people don’t care about, which will make you very tired. Sometimes, do
A little woman will make you happier. You can't help much if you stay here. Why not pursue the happiness you have been pursuing with your husband, forgetting that sometimes it can be a good medicine."
Li Qingzhao smiled miserably: "If that's the case, how can there be happiness at all? Every time I see the articles written on those inscriptions, it only makes me feel even more ashamed. I no longer dare to open those articles anymore.
Because the ancients are laughing at us! I have decided to live and die with Tokyo. I know that I will never see the Song Dynasty in my dreams in this life. I only hope to bury my bones here, because I believe that one day
, we Han people will take back this land and the lost dignity. What you said is very good, no one has died since ancient times. I only want to leave a loyal heart to illuminate history."
After saying this, her delicate and quiet face quietly shed two lines of tears. This was her cry in despair, because she already believed that the Song Dynasty was irredeemable, at least it showed everything now.
She couldn't see any hope.
No, it spread so quickly. Alas, unintentionally, I committed plagiarism again. No, no. Now that I am already here, does it still need for Wen Tianxiang to write this poem? I will not give him this
Opportunistic.
Li Qi looked at the tears on Li Qingzhao's face, with mixed feelings in his heart, and suddenly laughed.
Li Qingzhao frowned and said, "Why are you laughing?"
Li Qidao: "Sister Qingzhao, they say that you literati love unfounded worries the most. Now I have seen it."
"Unfounded worries? I really think so, but now the Jin army must have occupied the entire north and is about to attack the capital, and our emperor has already run away. How can we fight this battle?" Li Qingzhao said angrily.
Li Qi smiled and said: "Of course I will beat you to death! Have you forgotten what I do?"
Li Qingzhao looked at Li Qi in astonishment.
Li Qi continued: "I am a businessman, and everything a businessman does is profitable. Since I have stayed, there is still a possibility of continuing this business. Besides, the capital has not been lost yet.
, Don’t worry, if the Jin people are allowed to be arrogant for a while, I will have to beat them to tears, otherwise, I will lose."
Li Qingzhao seemed to see a cry of hope, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he said, "Is this true?"
Li Qi chuckled: "Of course it is true, I have never lied to you. Sister Qingzhao, you can stay and witness this historic moment of our Song Dynasty. From this moment on, our Song Dynasty will
The phoenix will rise from the ashes, be reborn in the flames of war, and enter a new era. Don’t laugh so hard that you can’t sleep. Uh... let me say one more thing, in fact--well--'Those who commit crimes against strong men will be punished no matter how far away they are.
"Execute!', my little brother once said this. Haha."
Li Qingzhao was stunned at first, looked at the handsome man in front of her, and smiled. Unknowingly, she was infected by Li Qi's strong self-confidence. Naturally, she believed Li Qi's words deeply.
The haze was swept away, and he nodded and said: "Compared to this sentence, I prefer your previous sentence, about the phoenix's nirvana and rebirth in the flames of war."
Li Qi chuckled and said: "No, no, Li Qi is showing off his shame. Let's go, I'll take you back. The world is so chaotic now. Sister Qingzhao, if you're fine, it's better to stay out less."
Li Qingzhao smiled and nodded, accepting Li Qi's suggestion. The three of them walked slowly along the river bank.
Li Qi suddenly said: "Sister Qingzhao, there is something I don't know whether to say or not."
Li Qingzhao said: "It doesn't matter if you say so."
Li Qi pondered for a moment and said: "I think survival is a potential thought of everyone. Whether it is the people who stay here or the people who leave, their purpose is to survive, but the way of survival is different.
Forget it, keep the green hills and don’t worry about running out of firewood. This is by no means derogatory. Sometimes, being tolerant will make it easier for yourself and others. If you blindly get into trouble, you will only suffer yourself. You are so smart, you should understand me
What did you say?"
Li Qingzhao was slightly startled, an extremely sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, but he shook his head and did not answer. She was arrogant by nature, and there was no trace of sand in her eyes, but she tolerated Zhao Mingcheng too much. Even now, she did not blame her
Zhao Mingcheng, she just felt humiliated for her husband. There is no greater sorrow than heartbreak. She changed the subject and said: "By the way, Old General Zhang has a pure heart, you---."
At this point, she stopped because she knew it was not something she could talk about, and she didn't want to interfere with Li Qi's plan.
Li Qi smiled mysteriously and said: "Old General Zhang is already old. I can't bear to let him run around here and there. I have already made arrangements over there. Sister Qingzhao, don't worry."
PS: I would like to ask for some monthly tickets...