Spring and autumn

It has been raining for three days, and it is said that rain clouds from the southwest are causing trouble.The capital is cooler than Beijing, and at the end of the month, it will be hot in July, and the annoying summer is finally over.

The harvest in Qi State this year is good, and the shipping, salt and iron business has made a fortune. These are all achievements made by the new monarch Jiang Chun in the first quarter here.With the full support of all the ministers in the court, the alternation of the throne did not cause domestic turmoil. Compared with the chaotic state of Chu, this new sage monarch has invisibly recorded a great contribution.

The leader of the rebellious army was Mihua Xiangguo of Chu State, who was the king's father. Jiang Chun showed great calmness and sense of belonging to Qi State in this matter, and not only ordered Xiangguo Tian Meng to personally lead the army to rescue Jinghua also opened Jianzhou and Xunzhou to accept refugees who fled from Chu.His actions undoubtedly drew a clear line with his rebellious father, and his clear attitude blocked the mouths of many people. No one dared to make a big fuss about this matter.

Only Tian Meng knew that the reason why he was sent to lead the army was because Jiang Chun didn't believe his father would rebel.The army has been dispatched, but the most important task for him is to contact Mi Hua and try to resolve the dispute through negotiation.

However, Tian Meng was one step too late after all. Mihu, who was in extreme grief for her sister's murder, had already ordered the massacre of all Yizhou troops.The Qin army, who arrived earlier than the Qi army, participated in this operation, and was treated by Mihu afterwards. The leading general Xu was awarded the medal of Chu State and the false title of Yihou.

The Qi army came late, just in time for the enthronement ceremony of Duke Chu.Tian Meng stood at the forefront of the envoys, looking up at Mihu step by step to the high position, the officials bowed down, turned around and said "widow", saying that they were extremely lonely.

Mihu also expressed his gratitude to the state of Qi for his assistance, and asked Tian Meng to bring back a personal letter to Jiang Chun. He seemed to be acting much calmer than Tian Meng saw when he was on an envoy last time, and he was no longer a teenager. human impulse.Finally completed the mission safely, Tian Meng went directly to the palace to meet Jiang Chun with the letter in the rain.

Jiang Chun took the letter and read it again and again, seeming a little disappointed.

"The benefits given to Qi State this time are not as much as those given to Qin State. It is also because the distance is so far that we were not able to directly participate in the battle." Tian Meng explained after observing the expression on the king's face, "The Qin army participated in the battle to defend Jinghua and had some There were no casualties, so the Duke of Chu gave a generous thank you gift."

Jiang Chun shook his head and put down the letter, indicating that he was not disappointed by this: "I still don't believe that my father will suddenly rebel, even though I saw him at the Xiaoman League meeting not long ago."

Understanding Junshang's thoughts, no matter how you say the relationship between father and son is hard to dispel, Tian Meng comforted him: "There are still unforeseen circumstances, Junshang and Mihua Xiangguo have been separated for a long time, and it is difficult to communicate with each other, so there is no need for such accidents. think."

Jiang Chun raised his hand to stop the onlookers' consolation, thought for a while, and asked, "Is there not a single Yizhou army left?"

"No." Tian Meng replied affirmatively, "No one dared to disobey Duke Chu's order. When we arrived, the whole capital seemed to have been washed with blood. Even the Jin River was almost filled with corpses."

"What about on the way? Didn't you ask you to send scouts to go to the Yizhou Army to find out?" Jiang Chun asked.

"The people were sent out, but either encountered an accident on the road, or they couldn't contact the Yizhou army at all." Tian Meng recalled, "I can only speculate that either the Yizhou army was obsessed with killing them, or they marched too fast. Quickly, the scouts rushed to the empty space."

"It shouldn't be. Chen Bing of the Yizhou Army didn't cross the river immediately. If he was just in a hurry, he wouldn't hesitate to go to the city." Jiang Chun thought for a while, and asked with a frown: "Is there a third possibility? , Was the scout killed by other forces, or was it disturbed on the road so that the Yizhou army could not be found?"

"This..." Tian Meng has never thought about it this way, and he also thinks it is impossible, "We are taking the road that connects Qi and Chu. The people live affluent lives, and there are few bandits. It is also the hinterland of Chu. There is no problem even running a caravan without guards, so where did this third force come from?"

After such an analysis, Jiang Chun felt that something was wrong, and asked, "Tian Meng, in your opinion, who will benefit the most after the rebellion?"

"Benefits?" Tian Meng thought for a while, and said, "Chu's usual balance was broken, and the Yizhou Army was wiped out. Naturally, we didn't get any benefits. From this point of view, it's Qin?"

"That's right, Qin Jun just happened to come to participate in the battle to defend Jinghua, and he was awarded the honor of Chu State and the title of Marquis Yi in name. Don't you think this is very doubtful?"

"But..." The words were correct, Tian Meng couldn't figure it out, "But the Qin army was personally sent by Duke Chu to invite people to rescue them. They came to help, how could..."

"Helping is just an excuse. If you think about it again, the journey from Qin State Duke City to Jinghua is actually about the same distance as from here to Jinghua. If we didn't arrive in time, why did Qin Jun arrive?"

"That's because General Xu happened to be stationed at Jinyi Pass, which is only one day away from Jinghua."

"Look, this is the second time we said 'just right'." Jiang Chun seemed to have figured it out, and continued to think deeply, "So, do you think that Xu Fei stationed troops at Jinyi Pass on purpose, just like I have long expected that my father will rebel and there will be civil strife in the Chu State, just waiting for the people of Chu to invite him?"

Tian Meng was startled, calmed down and thought about it, and retorted: "No, Jinyiguan has always been a fortress, and the Qin army has troops stationed there all year round, and General Xu has been transferred for more than a month. It was for the layout. Besides, I heard that when Mi Fu went to ask for help, General Xu refused. He didn’t rush to Jinghua to relieve the siege until he asked Duke Qin to send troops. Everything is reasonable and legal. There is no doubt about it. where?"

"You're right to say that, but I always feel that things are not simple. The Jin State has been provoking disputes at the Xiaoman League meeting, but it obviously suffered a lot, and finally fell into the hands of Yingdu who suddenly appeared. Then this How did the alliance plan to be held? Qin State pretended to surround Jinxinjing, but instead moved to Jinyiguan. Not long after Xu Fei went there, Chu State became chaotic. Let’s move on When Duke Chu was still the eldest son, Yizhou was always under my management. It happened that Qi Xiangong passed away at this time, and I was called to take over. As soon as Yizhou let go, chaos began. I always think these things are not accidents. It seems that there are inextricably linked with Qin State in the dark. It is not without reason that Qin State has grown bigger these years, and now there is no proof that the Yizhou Army is dead, this is really a seamless plan." Although there is a lack of evidence, from the results It seems that Jiang Chun is still unwilling to give up his doubts, "Let's wait and see for a while, let Tian You guard the Qingmu Pass, I have a hunch that something will happen to the Jin Dynasty in the near future. If these things are really planned by Qin behind the scenes, then you will be very energetic." The wounded state of Chu will not have much impact on the state of Qin. The so-called 'distance and close attack', even if Qin takes any action, it will not come directly at us. The next step is to free up troops from Jinyi Pass Moved to the north. Brother Ziming is in Yingdu's hands, he won't waste this bargaining chip, this is a good opportunity to start a war against Zhao Xu!"

Jiang Chun had such considerations, but Ying Du, who was suspected by him, was having a headache with more and more reports.There is a report that he ordered to investigate Jin Guang's actions when he was in Chu State, there is a report on the situation of Jin State from Tonglao Pass in the north, and there is a report from Jinyi Pass for further orders.

Not only did Yingdu not let Xu Fei come back, but he didn't even touch a single soldier at Jinyi Pass. The entire Qin State was calm and calm, and there was no smell of war that was about to start.

After finishing the day's work, Yingdu went to the bedroom.After more than ten days in a row, the weather cooled down, and Jinguang's mood gradually stabilized. He no longer drowsy, and occasionally stayed on the bed to go for a walk. There is a small garden behind the dormitory, which is a good place to relax.

The rain has stopped for two days. Tonight, when a bright moon is shining in the sky, Yingdu rushed to the dormitory, and through the green screen window, he glimpsed a small figure in the garden behind. Playing the piano, thoughtful.

Yingdu walked out of the hall, followed the path to find his figure, walked through the flowers and willows, climbed the branches that were no longer busy, and heard Jin Guang caressing the strings, singing near the moon.

The bright moon is bright and the night is still young

I dare not forget my old friend

Playing the Suqin and complaining about heartbreak

These are the three lines he sang when he bid farewell to Jinghua. At that time, he would not know that this trip was actually a farewell, and the qin and se could no longer sing in harmony.When I played the piano again, it became a condolence to the deceased.

"Xiao Guang." Ying Du stood behind him and called him softly.

"Yingdu, I don't want to start a war anymore." Jin Guang's hand stopped on the qin, without looking back at him, as if facing the moon, he said quietly, "Chu's internal strife has killed many people, I don't want to I will see the same tragedy happen again in the state of Jin."

Hearing this at first, Ying Du was very surprised: "But isn't this your belief in surviving? Are you willing to just give up like this?"

"It's not giving up." Jin Guang shook his head and said softly, "It was Mi Feng's death that made me suddenly understand something. People who cannot live forever just want to live a good life. There is no such profound morality in this world. It is the most fundamental morality. If any country goes to war with Jin because of me, it will be my sin."

Ying Du pursed his lips, and said again: "But are you going to admit Zhao Xu's usurping the throne like this?"

Jin Guang continued to shake his head and said: "So we need to negotiate. The best way is to solve this problem through negotiation. Sit down and talk. Brother, the emperor is a fait accompli fact. Zhao Xu, the emperor, has done a good job. We should admit him, not fight with each other, as long as he is willing to admit his fault and accept the title of the emperor, and confess his sins under the imperial edict, everything in the past will be written off."

He was exhausted from talking, and Ying Du knew that he really didn't want to see war again, so he responded obediently: "If you think about it, just do it. No matter what you do, I will support you."

Jin Guang pondered for a long time, and suddenly called him again: "Yingdu."

"Ok?"

"Thank you."

This is the first time that this always disobedient person thanked him so solemnly. Ying Du was taken aback, and Jin Guang fiddled with his hand on the piano again, only to hear him continue singing:

Smoke and dust hate haste

Qin and Sexi are in a dilemma

Before he could finish singing, the strings suddenly broke.

Jin Guang stared blankly at the broken strings, and sighed slowly: "Sure enough, I can't go back..."