Records of the King of Xin'an County

The two cousins ​​looked at each other and smiled. The prince poured tea for Li Hui and continued unhurriedly: "With all due respect, the king has lofty ambitions and is indeed worthy of admiration. Moreover, the king of Hejian County is about to rebel. Once Sending troops to suppress the rebellion is definitely a good time for the king to seek the governor of the town. However, there are still many things to worry about, and it is very likely to be related to the life and death of the king, so I have to mention it."

Being splashed with a bucket of cold water by him, the smile on the corner of Li Jing's mouth couldn't help twitching: "You just say it's okay."

"First, the outstanding character of Yong'an County King does not mean that all his children and grandchildren are trustworthy. The king did not know this. He had previously found out that the private soldiers of the Hejian County King disguised themselves as horse thieves and often traveled between Shazhou and Liangzhou. The state, Lingzhou, Xiazhou and other places. And Yong'an County King often sends his sons and grandsons to suppress bandits, but he never hurt these horse bandits at all, allowing them to grow day by day, it is very suspicious."

Li Jing was startled, and couldn't help looking at Li Hui.Li Hui nodded lightly: "My intuition is the same as yours. I think that my uncle is the same as the outside, and he is an elder worthy of our respect. However, my uncle's children and grandchildren are flourishing. He is busy with military affairs, so he may not be able to take care of them all. One of them The two of them may have secretly linked up with the Prince of Hejian. This time all the clansmen are gathered in Chang'an, maybe we can observe carefully in private and find clues."

"Even if we can find it out, we may not be able to convince the king of Yong'an County to trust us and deal with his own flesh and blood." The prince offered, "If the king follows the king of Yong'an County to Shazhou, maybe he will be tricked by them. The sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and there is no evidence to be found when shooting an arrow in the dark. You must be careful at all times, so as not to fall into their plots and tricks. Otherwise, if the king is lost on the frontier, he may even be framed by them to collude with the enemy. Inversely, it is very likely that it will be difficult to justify."

Li Jing frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he still said decisively: "In any case, I must seize this opportunity. Otherwise, I may not have the opportunity to town in the future. After all, my uncle will never let a person who has no experience in combat Guarding the frontier. I don’t want to just stay in Chang’an forever with nothing to do, take up a meaningless empty post, or just stay in those safe places as a governor—that’s no different from an empty post.”

"Since you have made up your mind, I will definitely help you." Li Hui said, "However, you must promise me that you must not act recklessly. No matter if you have any doubts, you must send someone back to Chang'an to report the letter as soon as possible, or persuade your grandfather to kill the relatives righteously." . With the temperament of the grandfather of the clan, he should not condone the rebels."

"Brother, don't worry, I'll save it. Besides, Du Shishilang is here. Like Wang Zhiyuan, he always thinks far and wide, so he will definitely consider everything for me." Li Jing promised.

Wang Zixian glanced at him, and said indifferently: "I will talk about Du Shishilang's matter later. Second, I want to ask the king, after holding a heavy army, is he not afraid of suspicion? Keep your eyes on it. If your words and deeds are inappropriate, not only will you bring disaster to yourself, but even the people around you will not be able to escape. Is your majesty prepared to restrain yourself at all times? Or have you figured out a countermeasure that will cause random suspicion no matter what? "

Li Jing frowned, and when he looked at him, his gaze was as sharp as a knife's edge: "You don't need to remind me, I also understand the consequences of attracting suspicion. The elders who believe in me now may not believe in me in the future. Then I will definitely use it." Do everything possible to make him believe that I have no second thoughts. For example, if I have been childless and willing to change the guarding place at any time, he will not doubt me at will. As for Grandpa and Eldest Brother, their identities are destined In order not to go too far like me. It is easy to control the place close by, and he should feel much more at ease."

Hearing this, Li Hui said in a deep voice: "What's 'no son and no daughter'? Where did you come up with this idea?" My nephew, niece, and half-disciple Yang Shen are at my knees, so I don't feel sorry.But as an elder brother, he couldn't help feeling angry when he heard that his cousin was planning to cut off his children.

"Inheriting the bloodline has my own elder brother, so it shouldn't matter if I have no children or daughters." Li Jing said nonchalantly, "What's more, after the last time I retired, I have no interest in those so-called aristocratic women—— No, it should be said that I was not interested in getting married at all. The previous marriage was also decided by A Niang, but I couldn't resist at that time. I have already thought very clearly that I only need to be accompanied by friends in this life, and there are wars to shed blood and sweat , is enough."

"Nonsense..." Li Hui waited to say more, but Wang Zixian shook his head at him: "Without children, it means that there will be no one to inherit titles, fiefdoms or ambitions. Xuan Qi, what your majesty said makes sense. Changing other methods would not be easy to achieve. Especially what he wants to control is military power, which is completely different from yours."

"Then what did the Second Father and First Cousin say?" Li Hui still frowned.Princess Changning, who was listening to their few words at the side, suddenly fell silent. Du Jialan and Xin'an County Lord held her softly respectively as if they were relieved, conveying their attitudes silently.

"They don't know yet. However, I think Grandpa will definitely not object. As for the elder brother, if Grandpa doesn't object, he has nothing to say." Li Jing said, "It's because he wants to adopt the child to me in the future and be my heir. The ancestral temple, you can wait until I die. Of course, if you are willing to adopt a descendant to me, brother, it will be even better. The farther the blood relationship is, the more reassuring the elders will be, isn't it?" Just like the current situation Li Jue's family is almost no threat.

"You don't have to think too much about it." Li Hui shattered his fantasy without hesitation, "It is impossible to say that I will not have children like you. Moreover, rebellion does not distinguish between blood relationship, it only depends on whether there is a child. Ambition, ability, or opportunity."

"Brother, what do you mean? There will be no children?" Li Jing widened his eyes, looked at him, and then at Du Jialan.However, Li Hui didn't intend to explain his doubts for him at this time, and Du Jialan just lowered his head and smiled.

Wang Zixian raised the corners of his lips quietly, and continued: "It is too early to mention the matter of the ancestral temple in the future. However, if the king has this plan, it is enough to win people's trust. What I want to say is 'other Three', maybe Fang is the top priority."

"What you want to say has something to do with Du Shishilang?" Li Jing was keenly aware of something and asked with narrowed eyes.

"Yes, and no." The prince offered, "The main thing I want to talk about is how many people and forces the king has around him now, and how many forces he can rely on. It's not the light and dark chess pieces left by the palace of the king of Yue, but the chess pieces that belong exclusively to the king. All the confidantes of the king. If there is no confidant that he can use, the king would like to go to the frontier with King Yong'an to fight - even if the king is brave and fearless, Xuan Qi, your lord, and the county lord will never be at ease."

"..." Li Jing thought about it secretly, and his face suddenly sank, "A rough calculation, there are probably less than ten parts that are credible. As for the former guards, they returned home when we went to Guangzhou There are a few people standing outside the palace gate to see me today, but I may not be able to trust them."

"What about Du Chongfeng? How much does the king trust him?"

"Give me my life! I treat him like a brother treats you!!"

"Should I say it's an honor?" Wang Zixian frowned, "It's a pity that the friendship between Xuan Qi and me is not comparable between the two of you." He ignored the anger in Li Jing's eyes and continued: "My lord So believe him, it’s just that he went to Guangzhou, so you think a friend in need is a friend? However, do you know that when he went out for a trip, if Xuan Qi hadn’t asked him to bring you letters and belongings, he might not have gone straight to Guangzhou. Not to mention wandering around the mountains and rivers, occasionally thinking of you in exile in Guangzhou, and then mercifully visiting you. But you treat him as a helping hand.”

"You're talking nonsense!!" Li Jing stood up abruptly, his whole body shrouded in a layer of evil spirit, and he looked completely different from his usual image. It’s because our friendship wasn’t that deep back then! But it’s different now! We’ve long been brothers who agreed to live and die together!! If you continue to speculate based on the past, don’t blame me for getting angry!”

"Oh? 'Brother who lived and died together'? Does the king know his true identity?" Wang Zixian continued unmoved, "You know he is not a descendant of the Du family, and there are other secrets about his life experience? Do you know that his husband is now Who is it? Who does it work for? Do you know what his friends have done?!"

"..." Li Jing was stunned, and instinctively looked at Li Hui again, as if asking for proof, more like asking for help.

Li Hui stared at him fixedly, and nodded gently: "Jing Xing, Du Shishilang did hide something. Of course, concealing doesn't mean that he has ulterior motives, maybe it's just a last resort. However, if he insists on continuing Keep it a secret, and let him stay by your side and advise you, I am definitely not at ease."

Li Jing kicked over the short case next to him, but his expression seemed extremely calm: "Brother, don't worry, I will ask him to understand. If he treats me calmly, I hope brother and Wang Zhiyuan can do the same I am the same, treat him calmly and trust him. Even...even if I believe in the wrong person, even if I give up my life, I am willing." After that, he turned around and walked away quickly, with his sleeves flying. With a bit of unshakable momentum.

Li Hui looked at his back and sighed: "Sure enough, Jing Xing is different from the past. Zixian, we underestimated him." At this moment, he believed that even Li Jing had discovered the truth himself, and he would surely be able to Properly disposed of.Just like he and Wang Zixian back then, although they each have their own secrets, their friendship cannot be changed.

"It's due to remind him." The prince said, "As for the result, it's up to you and me to control. Therefore, this move is just to do our best." Of course, it is also because the scale is not good He was the villain who took control, so as not to hurt their brotherhood.

"Cousin is at ease. No matter what the result is, the fifth brother can understand the good intentions of cousin and Wang Langjun, and won't take it to heart." The head of Xin'an County continued in a gentle voice, "Today we will go to visit grandma's house together. At that time, he also mentioned to me about his life in Guangzhou in the past few years. When he was exiled in Guangzhou, his uncle also secretly ordered the officials of the Jinwu Guard to send letters to Guangzhou to take care of him. Those who quietly turned to Niwang and Anxing had a hard time at first. Fortunately, a cousin sent someone to take care of them, and later Du Shishilang came to deal with them, so that grandpa, grandma, brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces could be safe live."

"The elders and juniors are all well, so I feel relieved." Li Hui's expression softened a lot, and he asked again, "Where is Wang Taifei? Do you feel more comfortable in the other palace?" Since Yan Taifei was bestowed to death, Yang Taifei asked After going to Zhaoling to guard the mausoleum, only Wang Taifei was left in the other palace.Not to mention, without Concubine Yan and Concubine Yang making troubles, the peace in the other palace should have been restored in the past.

"Grandmother's state of mind has always been very peaceful, she only eats vegetarian food and recites Buddha's name, and doesn't ask about other things. She always believes that we will be reunited as a family in the near future, and thanks to the cousins ​​who visit her from time to time, she has been taught to settle down completely. Thank you so much." Xin'an county magistrate was full of gratitude, "Grandmother also specially provided long-burning lamps to our family members to bless them all in good health."

"The concubine is interested, and I will go to greet her again in these two days." Li Hui said, his eyes fell on Princess Changning, "Yue Niang, these things have nothing to do with you, you don't need to worry about it. Even if uncle's attitude is really fluctuating, We can understand it too. Besides, it's just speculation now."

Princess Changning forced a smile: "Brother, you don't need to comfort me deliberately. I just think that these things can be thought of by myself, but I have been unwilling to think about it deliberately. Instead, I rely on my brother wholeheartedly... Tired of my brother, I have been helping me A Niang planned, but never thought about how to solve brother's plight... I am really... despicable and shameless..."

Li Hui pretended to be angry: "If you talk nonsense again, I will get angry. Of course, I should change my predicament. And you and your aunt just need to stand behind me silently, it is already supporting me Yes. If you think about it carefully, if there is no brother-sister friendship between us, why would my uncle dote on me so much? Why would my aunt trust me so much? Love the house and the crow, that’s all. Huan Niang, take her back, so I can rest for a night, don’t Stop thinking about it."

The Lord Xin'an agreed softly, and stood up holding Princess Changning's arm.Du Jialan also frowned, and then stood up: "I'll go with you, I'm really worried."

Li Hui nodded silently, and the county lord of Xin'an looked back at the newlyweds in surprise, always feeling that their attitudes were a bit strange.She even suddenly felt that Wang Zixian, who was sitting next to her cousin, looked more like his concubine.This weird idea hovered in her mind for a moment, and then she was immediately pressed into the bottom of her heart.