Although we may not be on the same journey now, since King Yan mentioned this, he must have an opinion after thinking about it, and there is no harm in hearing more.
"What Yun Shoucai said just now is exactly what I want to say." King Yan looked at the two of them and said bluntly: "Without the need for me to say more, you two must have figured out that what the emperor wants is nothing more than the military power of the Xu family army.
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Hearing these words, Yun Liu slightly tightened his still weak fists.
He is different from Qin Wu. The general probably thinks that he still has some brains, so he will say something 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 military power to the emperor more than once, and was even about to take action——
And around that time, the general must have noticed something and changed his mind.
Now it seems that the military power was lost because it was not handed over...
Otherwise, judging from the emperor's vicious style of being duplicitous and killing everyone, if that day comes, the general may not even have room to fight back!
"The news that the general is seriously ill has spread. I think the palace must have concluded that the general is no longer around at this time..." King Yan analyzed it carefully and said: "Now that the general is still here, this is the biggest problem for them.
Given the variables and obstacles, most of the imperial envoys who came here with orders will not be able to make any big splash - even if they want to take away the military power, they will never dare to force themselves as they are outnumbered in Dongyuan City."
Yun Liu nodded in agreement and said: "But military power can never be handed over."
"That's right, so the most important thing is how to exploit the enemy's tactics without leaving any possibility for the other party to use the situation as an excuse or to commit the crime of resisting the order."
At this point, it actually doesn't matter whether you resist the decree or not.
Even as Qin Wu said - if they really make a fuss, they will be killed.
But on the surface, the situation must be stabilized first, because only in this way can the stability of the Duke's Mansion in Jingzhong Town be guaranteed to the greatest extent.
The word "imperial power" is enough to outweigh everything else, and if the superficial skills are done well, it is not useless. To say the least, at least you can't take the initiative to give a name that will allow the emperor to take action against the Xu family.
Qin Wu felt a little dizzy after hearing this.
To put it bluntly, you have to be smart first?
As we all know, anything with the word "wisdom" basically has nothing to do with him.
Qin Wu stood aside resignedly and listened to Yun Liu and King Yan talking in detail for nearly an hour.
After coming out of the study, Yun Liu slowly let out a breath.
Qin Wu looked at him: "What? Not sure?"
In his opinion, there was nothing to be afraid of.
——As long as the general is fine, he has nothing to fear.
Not only am I not afraid, I am also full of energy!
"It's not that, as the prince said, just act accordingly and be cautious." Yun Liu said thoughtfully: "I was just wondering when the general would wake up..."
From his conversation with King Yan tonight, he could already vaguely predict the path the general might take next...
The reason why King Yan came to Dongyuan in person this time was because he had something important to discuss with the general——
I just wonder how the general will be chosen when the time comes?
"Divine Doctor Qiu said that it is possible for as little as ten days to as much as a month." Qin Wudao: "Let's just take care of the general during this period!"
Yun Liu nodded.
Yes, hold on and hold on.
As for the general’s choice after waking up...
No matter how the general chooses, they can just follow it - no matter what swords and mountains and seas of fire, as long as the general is there, nothing will be rough!
Yun Liu was feeling excited, but in the next moment, Qin Wu turned around and carried him on his back.
"I don't know how long it will take to walk with support like this, so it would be easier to carry him on his back!" Qin Wu was always impatient.
Yunliu, who was being carried on his back, couldn't help but feel that if the eldest son were younger, he would really not have to worry about providing for his old age...?
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After only six or seven days of this, Zhou Shilang and his party arrived at Dongyuan City.
After taking a short rest and settling down, Shilang Zhou went to visit Duke Zhen Guo.
"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 not seriously ill, and he will wake up and recover in a short time." Qin Wu replied from the side.
Nothing serious?
"..." Zhou Shilang was silent for a moment.
Is Vice General Qin unwilling to face reality, or is he telling him and Yue Pei on purpose?
How could the Duke of Guo look like he was in no serious condition?
But he could only reply: "That's fine..."
Yue Pei, who was standing beside him, narrowed his eyes slightly and frowned almost imperceptibly.
Is the Duke of Zhen still alive?
But Xia Shoufu clearly said that by the time he arrived at Dongyuan, Duke Zhenguo would already be dead...
And the person lying on the bed now, although weak and thin, is indeed still alive. Could it be that he is using some method to drag out 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 supplements and medicinal materials he was ordered to bring, he did not wait for long: "This way I won't disturb the Duke's rest. I will come to visit again tomorrow."
Xu Yun, who was guarding the bedside, raised his hand and saluted, "Master Zhou, walk slowly."
He also ordered his servants to see him off.
As soon as the group of people 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 left?"
Qin Wu calculated carefully before replying: "As little as two or three days, as long as..."
As he spoke, his voice suddenly paused.
No, what do you mean by how many days are left?
Did the young master misunderstand something?
"Silly boy, what nonsense are you talking about?" Xu Yun laughed and sighed, "Do you think your Fifth Uncle Qin is telling lies?"
Xu Mingshi burst into tears and looked at Qin Wu - isn't it?
"Young master, don't worry. The poison in the general's body has been cured, and he is now on the verge of waking up. This is what the miracle doctor said himself, and there is absolutely no lie. Moreover, my subordinates have also seen with their own eyes that the general's condition is indeed improving day by day."
Qin Wudao: "By the way, the miracle doctor said two days ago that he needs to talk to the general more often. If he can awaken the general's consciousness, it will help him wake up sooner."
After Xu Mingshi was stunned for a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Grandfather has really saved the day and is about to wake up?!
And, would you like to accompany me and talk more?
Oh, he just said why Uncle Qin’s voice became so hoarse...
He thought he was crying - it should be noted that even a strong man like Uncle Qin was crying like this, so he couldn't help but think about the worst.
At this time, I heard Qin Wu say: "It turns out that when my subordinates were talking to the general yesterday, the general was still responsive -"
Yun Liu, who had just come out of the compartment and deliberately avoided Zhou Shilang and others, couldn't help but twitching his lips when he heard his old son's vaguely proud words.
The general did react, and he saw it with his own eyes - the general frowned.
After all, who can stand someone talking nonsense all the time?
The general just can’t wake up——
But if he could wake up, he would have kicked him out and made him roll as far as he could.
"According to this, grandpa should be able to hear me?" Xu Mingshi stood up quickly, grabbed the warm hand of Zhen Guo Gong, and called: "Grandpa, this is my grandson, and his grandson is here to see you...
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"I tried it yesterday. Such bland and ordinary words are probably of no use..." Xu Yun picked up the sleeves of his long robe and thought in a low voice next to his nephew: "Otherwise, let's talk about your sister.
What happened? Make up a lie and say that something happened to your sister in Beijing to stimulate your grandfather?"
"..." Xu Mingshi turned to look at his second uncle, his eyes obviously asking - are you sure you want to do this?
He wanted to advise his second uncle to think carefully.
Under his nephew's gaze and questioning, Xu Yun was shaken shamefully.
I'm just afraid that my father will not only wake up...
You can even sit up and slap him...
"I thought about it carefully and it seems that this method is not very appropriate... It is a troubled time now, and it is not appropriate to tell such unlucky lies." Xu Yun laughed dryly and vetoed it on his own: "And this is exciting to think about.
Don't make it too big, otherwise I'm afraid it will be self-defeating and stop causing father's energy and blood to attack his heart... That's all, I'll think of another way."
Xu Mingshi nodded.
It would be best if the second uncle could rein in the situation in time. After all, he is also afraid of being implicated.
Even Qin Wu on the side secretly breathed a sigh of relief, which fully shows how dangerous this idea is.
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Since they came to visit according to the order, Zhou Shilang and others also temporarily settled in this meeting hall.
After leaving the Zhenguo Office, Zhou Shilang's mood became particularly solemn.
With the Duke's current appearance, how could it be that he was simply ill...
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 designed to benefit the common people, there is nothing wrong with them...
But what is the purpose of the current saint?
No matter what the considerations are, choosing to use such an insidious method to deal with a loyal and upright veteran who has made countless meritorious deeds is disgusting and chilling.
With such a king, can Daqing really last long?
Thinking of the old man he had just seen lying there, Shilang Zhou felt worried.
If the emperor really intends to put the Duke to death, then the Duke may be in trouble...
Zhou Shilang sighed softly.
Outsiders only knew that he and Xu Jin were good friends, but no one knew that there was actually another relationship between him and Duke Zhen Guo——
I think that when the world was first peaceful, he was only seventeen or eighteen years old, and his family was so poor that he once had to beg to survive. 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 that General Xu was behind this private school.
He had also met General Xu when he was young. He must have been passing by on the march at that time. General Xu stopped by the private school and praised him for his good handwriting - "Although I can't read, I can still tell the good from the bad. You can tell the difference between the good and the bad."
This kid will definitely have great potential in the future!"
Later, when the Daqing Dynasty was established, it was the time to recruit people, so they ordered the opening of subjects to recruit scholars.
The money for him to go to Beijing to take the exam was also sent by someone from the Xu family.
After passing the exam, he wanted to meet with the general secretly, but he was rejected. He only asked someone to pass on a message, and the message couldn't be simpler, just four words - do a good job as an official.
He has always kept this confession in mind. Although he does not dare to boast that he has not violated anything, he still 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 cared about what he did at the beginning.
He knew that there must be many people like him.
When a general does good deeds, he really does not expect anything in return——
And he once heard his friend Xu Jin say that there is a sentence in the Xu family's family motto: What happens in the family is also the luck of the times, and the luck of the world is nothing more than this. Once you take advantage of it, you need to repay it, but if you do good deeds, you should do your part.
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He understood it immediately after hearing it.
However, those who give favors regard helping as their duty, but those who receive favors must be grateful.
His gratitude and admiration for General Xu had never diminished by half 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 Zhou Shilang walked around in the study for a while, he finally summoned his close servants and explained: "I sent someone to find Mr. Xu secretly, and said that if there is anything I can do to help, just speak up and stay away from official business.
, I will definitely do my best... Remember, when passing the message, you need to avoid people from Yue Pei, and never make it public."
"Yes, I understand."
Watching the servant leave the study, the worry in Zhou Shilang's eyebrows has not faded away.
He realizes that he is weak and he is not alone. All his family members are still in the capital. Even if he wants to help, he must be cautious...
Now I just hope that the Duke of our country will be able to bring good fortune and blessings from God...
"grown ups.
A servant came in and said, "President Yue Qian has come to see you."
Yue Pei?
Zhou Shilang's brows moved slightly, but he quickly calmed down his expression and said, "Let people come in."
"yes."
The servant turned around and went out, and soon a young man walked in.
The man looked to be only twenty-three or fourteen years old. The Qianzong uniform on his body made his figure more upright. His complexion was slightly dark, his facial features tended to be strong, and he had thick eyebrows and starry eyes. He was handsome. In his right hand, he held a
A slender box of huanghuali.
But who this person belongs to and whose order he is following this time, Zhou Shilang knows very well.
But along the way, the other party didn't say much else to him, and seemed to be just doing his job.
It was precisely because of this that the other party suddenly came to him at this time, which made Zhou Shilang have some suspicions...
"I just went to visit Lord Zhen Guo. I think Mr. Zhou must have noticed that -" There was no third person in the study. Although Yue Pei's tone was still respectful, he had more confidence than before.
He looked at Zhou Shilang and said bluntly: "The Duke's situation looks really bad. I thought it was just a matter of taking medicine to catch his breath. However, this is not a long-term solution."
Zhou Shilang said calmly: "The Duke's illness will be taken care of by a doctor. Although I came here on His Majesty's order, I can't get involved in the pathology. Now I can only do my best and obey fate."
"This is natural." Yue Pei said: "But the errands assigned by your Majesty cannot be delayed."
"Errand?" Zhou Shilang pretended to know nothing and asked, "What other errands did your Majesty give 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, Mr. Zhou took the box and opened it.
