Minister

76【Six Years of Jiankang】

King Qin took this group of crooked soldiers to his warm tent, and specially poured some barley soup on everyone before throwing them on the bed.Wei Chi was confused and didn't know what he ate, he just swallowed numbly, then couldn't wait to throw himself on the bed, and lost consciousness.

"This group of guys!" King Qin's adjutant bodyguard, surnamed Lu, arranged for the soldiers to come to find King Qin. Seeing that Lord Wei didn't change his clothes, he was just wrapped in a quilt, and he couldn't help laughing: "What's the matter? The soft armor is off!"

"Go out," King Qin waved his hand: "Wait until they wake up by themselves, they also forgot about this just now, if you quarrel with them now, they won't appreciate it."

Wei Chi didn't have a dream, and when he woke up, it was already dark, and he felt uncomfortable all over his body, and his energy was better, but he was still tired.

"How long has it been?" Wei Chi saw Chen Hu come in.

"It's been a whole day! My lord!" Chen Hu, who had only been on the battlefield for the last few days, quickly recovered from a night's sleep, and Wei Chi had slept for nearly two days.

Wei Chi obviously didn't expect that he had slept for so long, so he giggled a few times.

'Goo...'

Then my stomach growled unceremoniously.

"It's just right, this subordinate is going to get the food now!" Chen Hu hurried to go out.

"Don't, don't!" Wei Chi didn't feel too hungry: "Get water! I want to take a bath!"

For this person, not eating for two days is definitely not as terrible as not having a bath for more than a month!Knowing his temper, Chen Hu just smiled knowingly without arguing, but he took the lunch box by the way when he brought the water: "It will take some time to set it up, sir, have some porridge and rice first."

It's millet porridge. Wei Chi also felt a little uncomfortable on an empty stomach when he asked about the smell, so let's eat some by the way since we have to wait.The strange thing is that the porridge and soup didn't seem to have any taste, and it just went down his throat vigorously. When the tub was set up, Wei Chi had already drank two large bowls.He could have eaten more, but when Wei Chi suddenly saw his black nails, he immediately lost his appetite: "Take a shower, I can't delay it any longer."

When Chen Hu went out, Wei Chi ran behind the screen and took off his clothes one by one, took the soap root in a hurry and wiped it on his head.The faint fragrance mixed with the foam smudged, and Wei Chi suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling like he was alive again.Chen Hu brought a lot of water, and after Wei Chi washed it clean, he could even produce a bucket full of water to soak in.Carefully stepping into the bathtub, Wei Chi felt very moved. The ordinary things that he could do every day in the past turned out to be a luxury.

The bathtub is made of high-grade pine wood, with a faint woody fragrance, which is heavy and lulls people to sleep.Wei Chi felt tired, but he didn't dare to sleep. After thinking for a while, he decided to wrap his body in a big bath towel to feel at ease.Lying on the rim of the barrel, Wei Chi felt his heart was empty, just like the night he left the Imperial Academy.Is this fate?Whenever I am ready to be happy to get some, there is always some power to take it all away.Wei Chi sighed, thinking of Du Yun, who always started with "brother, me" when talking to himself.He was young, handsome, capable, and courageous. I once thought he was the most reliable... However, he left as if he had made a joke.Do you hate Monan?definitely!The moment he stepped on Fengyi's tower, he wanted to avenge him, and wanted to live up to his expectations.However... there is someone else?

Saul Hahan...

Wei Chi suddenly felt a pain in her lower abdomen, which made her unable to straighten her back - and then that strange yet familiar feeling hit her.

Wei Chi had no choice but to give up the still warm bathtub and walk out, then leaned on the clothes rack, looking helplessly at the blood spots dripping on the sand.

This guy who likes to start his jokes with 'sister me' gave her that pill, and since the third month of taking it, the embarrassment has stopped... During the days of taking the pill, It hurts especially during menstruation.Then I can always find a warm sheepskin thermos in the cushions I often sit on, and the room must also be scented with soothing spices.I enjoy her care safely.Do you hate her?Certainly not.

Saul Hahan, Du Yun... Daqi, Monan.

When the name of the country was no longer just a name, the embarrassment came up.

Then there was weakness, I thought I was finally strong...but I was still a woman.I took medicine and wanted to get rid of it, but this is like fate, it will be reincarnated in the end, and I can't get rid of it...

"My lord? Washing up so soon?" Standing outside the tent, Chen Hu was a little surprised: "Prince Qin made a special trip to explain, saying that we will discuss business matters after you have rested, so there is no need to rush."

Wei Chi was wearing a gray cotton robe, and he was very haggard.

"Does your lord want to eat?" Chen Hu asked.

Wei Chi smiled at him apologetically: "I can't eat for now, rest when you're done, I'll be back when I see King Qin." Regardless of Chen Hu's obstruction, Wei Chi wrapped his collar tightly and walked to King Qin's tent go.It's cold...but bright, and the moon is so big and round that it seems to touch the ground.Wei Chi nodded to the unfamiliar officer, asking him to inform him.

King Qin was quite different from his elder brothers. He was a simple person who always spoke in an orderly tone.When he saw Wei Chi walking in, he didn't say much, and stepped forward after approving the cloak: "I don't want to talk about business right now, this king will send you back home."

Wei Chi declined with a smile: "This subordinate has come all the way, why don't we just talk about it today."

The King of Qin didn't like this: "This king will send you back home."

Wei Chi was not happy at first, but at the moment he was blocked like this, he was a little angry: "This is the duty of a subordinate official, why?!"

King Qin couldn't see any joy, and still said in a strong tone, "Because your face is so ugly!"

Wei Chi was speechless for a while, and unconsciously touched his face.Qin Wang pushed: "Let's go! This king will send you back!"

The King of Qin took a white sable coat with brocade balls and flowers, and wrapped Wei Chi up: "Brother Wang didn't ask anything, just let me remember to bring you back alive."

After hearing these words, Wei Chi finally bowed his head obediently, and followed the man out of the tent.

Not long ago, the black soil under their feet carried this group of terrifying enemies, but because of the fierce fighting, it is almost barren of grass now.Some scattered arrow feathers are still buried in the soil, but the moonlight is so bright that these traces are clearly illuminated.Soldiers are drinking in the distance. It will take some time to clean up Fengyi City. Almost everyone has to camp here. This group of cavalry is very young. After drinking some wine, someone recruited a singing girl from the town. People laughed lively.

The woman sitting in the middle hugged the huqin and plucked the strings slightly. She turned her face and laughed with the officer at the side. She must have said some nasty joke. A group of men laughed very wantonly.

At this time, someone found Wei Chi and King Qin, and with a greeting, everyone fell silent, and continued to greet the two officers warmly.King Qin signaled everyone to continue, then gave Wei Chi a majestic look, and ordered him to go back and rest.

"Master Wei!" A soldier guarding the city stood up: "Do you want to listen to some music, sir? This woman sings very well."

The woman twisted her waist and stood up gracefully, seeing the respectful attitudes of the military masters around her, she naturally guessed that these two came from extraordinary backgrounds.I was deeply blessed, and couldn't help but peek through the corner of my sleeve—I saw that tall young man, handsome and upright, with a kind of majesty in his face, and his every move was full of domineering, looking at the man beside him. The official seemed to be asking what he meant.The person next to him was clearly a scholar, with a handsome face, gentle and elegant, wrapped in a big fur-like cloak, and upon closer inspection, he was even more beautiful than a woman.

Seeing the way King Qin asked, Wei Chi stepped forward generously: "I'm afraid everyone doesn't like what I ordered."

Everyone laughed, and someone stood up and said, "If your order is not good, what good is there? Just wait for your order!"

Wei Chi tilted his head and thought for a while: "The girl is from Beizhao's side?"

The woman smiled and said, "Exactly."

"Then sing "Combing Your Hair and Sighing at Your Makeup"."

The woman's face was a little embarrassed: "... oh... my lord... this is really hard for me..."

"Combing the Hair and Sighing the Dowry" is a song by Bei Zhao, which has been passed down for many years. It is said that the tune is very mellow, with several twists and turns, high and low, it is pleasant to sing but difficult to sing.The song tells the story of the famous prostitute Li Shuqin. She counts the dowry with her female companion while she is dressing up, and the pride and happiness are beyond words.Wei Chi has only read the text, since this is the land of Beizhao, of course he has to listen to it.

The people around saw that the woman could not sing, and they booed one after another.The woman was thinking of doing a good job of Lulu, but who knew that this adult would click on this?I couldn't sing, and I was very anxious.At this time, a middle-aged lady stood up: "Only Wen Quanxiang can sing such a difficult song." This Wen Quanxiang is an old woman in her thirties and forties, and since she is a romantic, she has naturally been neglected for a long time.The one present today was the most capable girl in their town, and she had hoped that she would get more rewards, so this Wen Quanxiang could only do errands with suitcases.

"She's very old, and she doesn't catch the eyes of adults. Our other girls can also sing well..." The bustard in charge came up and laughed.

"It's okay!" Wei Chi pointed at the woman with a vicissitudes of life: "This song is rare to hear, so it's okay to let her come up and sing."

Li Quanxiang took the piano and walked into the arena. She hadn't been on stage for many years, and her footsteps were a little hesitant.Looking at the young adult, he didn't seem to care about his old face and ragged clothes, he just sat down and looked at her seriously.Li Quanxiang laughed secretly that she had sung for many years, why is she still nervous today?Taking a few deep breaths, he gently plucked the strings.

Before it even started, the piece was already very pleasant. After several repetitions, the music paused slightly, and a trace of voiceless sound fluttered out.

This is a happy woman, she is beautiful and talented, and now, she finally fell in love with a young master.The soft voice sang her shyness and emotion.After chanting a few words, the voice became more cheerful, and he began to count his dowry carefully, and every time he said one item, he had to mention the meaning behind the utensils, and none of them did not talk about the beautiful marriage after marriage.On the cold and bleak wasteland, the girl's dressing table was suddenly right in front of her eyes, within reach with a frown and a smile.With the ups and downs of the tone, the woman began to recall the period of love and friendship with the young master. The libretto was simple and lovely, and every sentence was sincere, which was much fresher than the complicated words popular in the capital.Wen Quanxiang paused slightly when he sang, pressed down on the strings, nodded and lowered his eyebrows, and slowly spit out the ending sound in deep groan:

"White grass, red leaves and yellow flowers, just sing the happy song, ducks in the bamboo fence and hut, the romance is nothing but a plain story."

At the end of the song, everyone was unconscious. The soldiers were illiterate, but they also understood the benefits of the libretto, so they didn't feel awkward.I just feel that the girl's love is soaked in sweet-scented osmanthus oil, and is sent into my heart moistly by the libretto, I just wish I could get to know such a confidant.King Qin had never heard of such a song before, and at first he felt that the words were written in vain, which somewhat failed the melodiousness of the song, and also disturbed the scenery of the singing. In order to cater to the word "general" - romantic is nothing but a bland story?And it is true.

Wen Quanxiang hasn't sung for many years, but today she showed her voice and sang with all her strength, and she still couldn't control herself after a long time.Wei Chi clapped his hands and sighed "Okay", and the people around woke up and shouted coaxingly.Wei Chi took out a flower made of silver paper from the appreciation box, stepped forward and pinched it on Wen Quanxiang's bun in person: "Young lady sings beautifully, let's go down to receive the reward later." Wen Quanxiang wiped it secretly The corners of the eyes, blessed with blessings, receded.

"Let's go?" King Qin stepped forward and said to Wei Chi, then turned his head and cupped his hands at the soldiers: "Have a good time, everyone!"

After leaving the venue, the two didn't say much, but walked silently towards Wei Chi's camp.After listening to the song, King Qin's mood improved a lot. Looking back at Wei Chi, the man still couldn't see the look of joy: "What's the matter? That song is not good?"

Wei Chi was stunned for a moment: "The song is good, but the story...is quite... Well, it's hard to say, haha. It's said that the famous prostitute Li Shuqin and that young man An Qizhi finally became successful after going through hardships, why? Then the drama writer arranged them among the mountains and rivers? That young master’s hard study was in vain, let’s not talk about that young master! Could it be that Li Shuqin’s ten years of being a seller and accompanying him were all for the sake of success and fame before returning home? "

King Qin stopped in his tracks: "I think this ending is good. How much helplessness is there in the world? Those who have gone through hardships should know the value of mediocrity. That son is an official and a member of the country every day. He is willing to sue for old age." Returning home is to repay the woman's kindness. How can a really sensible woman choose a glorious empty name and give up the true freedom?"

Wei Chi suddenly smiled, and took a look at King Qin: "It's actually just a country story, and the prince was really moved when he heard it."

Seeing this man's casual smile, King Qin suddenly felt angry: "...Wei Chi, what kind of existence is my brother Wang in your heart? I have been close relatives with him for so many years, and I have never seen him treat anyone People are so caring...forget it, you are also a man...but..." King Qin suddenly couldn't continue, and was silent for a while: "Since you entered the military department, that man's letters have been coming in continuously, and the things he talked about It's just your safety. That's right... I thought you were just a frail scholar, but I didn't expect you to be a real man! But..."

Wei Chi didn't expect that King Qin was worried about 'family affairs' because of his brother, and besides blushing, he didn't know what to say at all.

"But, do you really not care about his friendship at all?"

friendship?Friendship between man and man?I also asked Chen Ang himself, how much of him and those princes are true and how much is false.Chen Ang always laughed but didn't answer, and sometimes he confessed when he was forced: what I'm looking for is just a moment of pleasure.When I was young, I met a flirtatious old man as a teacher, and when I grew up, I met a flirtatious prince and formed a gang... I thought men were like this, but there were people like King Qin and Hu Yanglin who took their love seriously.

"...I think..." Wei Chi coughed in embarrassment: "King Qin shouldn't listen to rumors, Xiaguan and Prince Yan are really just friends and close friends, there is nothing wrong with it."

Regardless of whether this bastard Yan Wang has a real conscience, anyway, he is not on the same level as himself, so he is really wronged...

King Qin was a little disappointed: "I respect Brother Wang, except for his knowledge and love for me over the years...I also respect his calmness, Wei Chi, are you calm too?"

Wei Chi was really in a hurry now: "Why am I not calm?!" Seeing King Qin's expression changed, Wei Chi realized that he had made a slip of the tongue—it seemed that King Yan hadn't told anyone about himself. However, the only person who knows that he is his aide is Dai Tonglin who came up with that bad idea back then.According to those discussions on weekdays, today's reaction is indeed a little overdone.

The King of Qin sighed heavily: "Back then, when the father passed away... the current emperor's experience must have made him a lot of wary... You must know that the royal family is the most cold-hearted! At that time even It's me... If I'm not careful, it's extremely dangerous. Brother Wang has taken care of me since I was a child, and that time was still... I often think, don't the people here have a good relationship? You want to see the military case? It's really nothing Looks good, it's strange that the emperor doesn't use this to cut Wang Yunyi! The battle in the east can only be carried out by the Wang family's army! This is jealousy! Married the daughter of the Wang family to be the queen but still shows no mercy. The current court, you are afraid Knows better than me. I am a feudal lord, I can't control it and I don't want to control it... But I believe in Brother Wang's friendship with you, if you fail him in the future... I will kill you!"

Wei Chi nodded depressedly, wondering why the cunning Chen family gave birth to such an upright freak.

After the unpleasant conversation ended, the King of Qin dropped the threat and left in satisfaction.Wei Chi touched the fur on his body and stood in a daze in the open space. She thought of the distant name 'Solhahan' - that day she fiercely asked herself if she fell in love with Xiangganaji... If the woman Being with a woman...is it also for a moment of pleasure?

Um?Bah bah bah!Wei Chi patted his face... Sure enough, he was taken away by that bastard Chen Ang!What kind of problem is this?Even take it out and think about it?really...

Wei Chi looked back at King Qin who had gone away, and felt that this prince was really special, and it was not unreasonable for Chen Ang to take care of him all these years.Chen Ang once said that Chen Xi was the most talented among the group of royal children, but his generation was wrong, the former emperor would not keep him, and he knew it, so in the end either he died or the net was broken.As for the current emperor, this is indeed a character who can endure what ordinary people can't, and is extremely good at controlling people's hearts.Back then when he was the prince, it could be said that from the emperor to the court ladies, no one didn't like him from the bottom of their hearts.Compared with these two, Chen Ang's status is a bit awkward. His mother is rich but not expensive, and he has a free and easy personality, so he doesn't need to deliberately hide his clumsiness, and he is obviously compared.But it was precisely because of his self-knowledge that he was kept by the emperor until now.King Qin, the brother who is close to the emperor, seems to be in a good place but is in danger.Manually controlling heavy soldiers is a taboo of the royal family.And the emperor trusts him so much at this time, but he just wants to use him to contain those old warlords. I didn't expect that the king of Qin has always been serious in his work, and Yumen is under his control, and his reputation is getting higher... I don't know if the emperor will tolerate him. until when...

Wei Chi sighed, thinking of Chen Ang persuading the King of Qin to earn some money through the military and build a very extravagant courtyard outside Beijing, the always self-disciplined King Qin actually agreed.Sure enough, there was a censor before the ground was broken, but also because of this stain, the emperor's attitude secretly eased a bit... At that time, Wei Chi was very curious about the relationship between the two brothers—the King of Qin could trust Chen Ang so much, you must know that he could Thousands of miles away, how can we know that Chen Ang really wants to help him?Moreover, this person and the emperor are close brothers, how could he get closer to King Yan instead?

Now it seems that it is true emotion.Wei Chi sighed again - I don't know how long this royal family relationship can last.

After standing for a while, Wei Chi also felt tired, and was about to lift his feet to go back, but saw a person standing under the bright moonlight.

"It's me!" Seeing Wei Chi smiling, Hu Yanglin walked down the hill and waved to him.

Wei Chi saw that Populus euphratica walked a few steps backwards, tilted his body, and sat down on the ramp.

"Hey!" Wei Chi didn't know what's wrong with him, so he hurriedly picked up Da Hui and ran over, but saw that the man's face was a little red, but he didn't look like he had drunk: "What's the matter? What's the matter with you?"

Hu Yanglin frowned, and tried to look at Wei Chi's face: "...it's nothing...uh...so dizzy..."

Wei Chi straightened his body, looked down, and couldn't laugh or cry—the man was holding a Bingling flower in his hand.

"Just now, I passed by and saw many, hehe, I couldn't help but pinch one..." Hu Yanglin rubbed his forehead with his hands, trying to relieve the dizziness.

Wei Chi couldn't help laughing, the slope was just in the light, and when he looked up, there was indeed a small piece of yellow flowers blooming on the frozen soil in the distance: "It's really strange, there are still flowers blooming, I thought this land was blown flat .”

Hu Yanglin shook his head: "It's not surprising...it's not surprising...I thought we were going to be bombed flat...Isn't the result still good?"

Wei Chi wanted to slap the flowers off his hand, but Populus euphratica dodged obliquely.

"Keep it for what? It's poisonous." Wei Chi watched him squeeze the little flower tightly.

poisonous?Hu Yanglin propped his forehead and looked at Wei Chi—it is indeed poisonous, and you are indeed poisonous.

Wei Chi saw that the old Populus euphratica Lin was so stubborn like a child, so he let go, and just let out a deep breath: "It's finally over... This year is like a dream."

This year, I met you, I met Du Ran, and I also met Saul Hahan... But thinking about it now is like a dream.

"...Going back to the capital, do you have any plans for the future?" Hu Yanglin didn't feel sick and uncomfortable, but felt that the things in front of him were blurred and clear.

Wei Chi knew that the poison of this flower would not hurt people's lives. Seeing that he didn't want to smell it anymore, he put on a posture and put on a chatting mood: "...Go back? I really don't know, do you know Staff Officer Du? He advised I'm staying at the Ministry of War."

"You are not suitable..." Hu Yanglin propped his forehead with his hands.

"Am I not suitable?" Wei Chi looked at his calloused fingers: "I thought I was already suitable..."

Under the moonlight, the semicircular scar on the back of the left hand was clearly visible. Wei Chi touched it lightly: "...If someone asks me later, I will say that I molested a good woman and got bitten."

Hu Yanglin thought of the leopard, as long as it was ordered by Wei Chi, it would be willing to take him to the polo field to dominate the world.It was very obedient that day, as if I was its master.Then I thought of all the funny things when Wei Chi domesticated it... He was the closest to him at one time, so he naturally understood it the deepest.He had never seen Wei Chi cry, never...even for Du Ran's death.However, that day, he cried, not because of anger and sadness...but because of guilt and regret.

"It is indeed a woman from a good family..." Hu Yanglin knew that Wei Chi had never regarded a leopard as a horse.

Wei Chi forced a smile.

"If I were you..." Hu Yanglin lay down and faced the sky: "Even if Feng Yi is gone... everything is gone... I won't either."

I will protect you.

"I will," Wei Chi stroked the scar: "I think I will, maybe if you give me a chance to do it all over again, I will too."

Wei Chi turned his head and looked at Populus euphratica lying on the ground. This young man was different from him. He was too kind and simple, while he... had too deep a desire, was too understanding, and was good at sacrificing... just like Du Ran... like Saul Hahan.

"What about you?" Wei Chi played with the hair on his coat with his fingers.

I?where can i goIsn't it better to continue to be a soldier and then fight?Hu Yanglin narrowed his eyes and looked at Wei Chi's side face, his long eyelashes trembling, like a kitten's paw gently scratching his heart.At this moment, the feeling of dizziness made the commotion clearer. Hu Yanglin didn't know whether it was the flower that made his face burn...or something else influenced him.

"I'll follow you." Hu Yanglin blurted out unconsciously.

"Huh?" Wei Chi was surprised, and then laughed: "You're out of your mind...hehe."

Hu Yanglin didn't argue, he felt that Wei Chi was right and that he was indeed insane, so he said, "No matter what, let me follow you, okay?"

Wei Chi laughed out loud: "You stupid guy... just now Hezheng and King Qin were chatting. After this battle is over, the emperor will definitely pick out some people who don't have cliques to be promoted. Although General Wang's side The battle can't be finished yet, but Feng Yi is saved, the overall situation has been decided, the emperor will start the end of this war. Your family has been an army for generations, and you are not directly descended from the royal family... And the king of Qin also said that this battle of Feng Yi It must be meritorious. What are you following me for? You are going to be promoted!"

"...I don't want to hear this right now..." Hu Yanglin was drowsy but sober.

Wei Chi stared blankly at Populus euphratica, he held the little yellow flower stubbornly and did not let go, tears streaming down his face.

"What's wrong with you?" Wei Chi didn't know why he was sad.

Hu Yanglin just closed his eyes tightly and refused to open them.