The most unlucky crossing in history

As Xie Wenyuan said, only three days after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Japanese army received the imperial edict from Jingzhao on August [-].

The imperial decree praised Xie Wenyuan, Xie Wenzhuo and others for their achievements in defending the country and defending the border, praised the Northwest Army for expelling the enemy, and called for a big reward for all soldiers, and ordered the prime minister and general to return to Beijing to listen to the appreciation.

Under the order of the Son of Heaven, Xie Wenzhuo ordered the generals to discuss and leave Wu Qu and his subordinates to lead the army to continue to guard the northwest. Xie Wenyuan and Xie Wenzhuo waited for more than a thousand elite soldiers to return to Beijing to listen to the reward.

Before leaving the camp, after the victory, Xie Wenyuan, who hadn't appeared in front of the army like a leader for nearly a month, was still training soldiers in Wu's school, and came to the training ground with Xie Wenzhuo and others.

As soon as Xie Wenyuan appeared, the soldiers who were resting and still laughing all stood up together, standing upright with eyes full of admiration.

The general who left the army naturally had to explain to the soldiers. After Xie Wenzhuo explained the emperor's rewards to the army and the affairs of the next few months, Xie Wenyuan came forward.

His eyes slowly wandered around the army, and it took him a long time before he smiled and said, "It's an honor to have lived and died with you all for nine months." The people in the military training ground were surprisingly quiet, only to hear Xie Wenyuan paused at this point, and then continued: "Recently, Xie has not appeared in front of you again, but I have often heard you talking about it. If it weren't for me, this battle would not have been won..."

Speaking of this, Xie Wenyuan shook his head and smiled: "Actually, in my opinion, I should not have deserved this credit. If it weren't for the perseverance of the brothers for more than ten years, if you hadn't followed me to fight with the Uighur cavalry army, shrouded in horse leather, there would never have been a single Back down, with my own strength, how can I defeat the hundreds of thousands of enemy troops? How can I win the peace of my homeland in the future?"

Many soldiers in the training ground had red eyes. No one knew better than them the pain of guarding the Northwest for so many years, and no one knew better than them what it means to win this battle!

This is to avenge the death of the brothers in the army. This is to find their homeland and seek justice for thousands of people in the Northwest.This is the only hope for the hundreds of thousands of troops in the Northwest who have stood by for so many years!

Xie Wenyuan took a deep breath, looked at the army ahead, and said: "Xie is here to represent the thousands of people in the world, and I would like to thank you all."

Speaking of which

At this point, Xie Wenyuan cupped his hands and raised them to his forehead, then bowed deeply, with both hands in front of him, and bowed to the army, which is the highest salute for a scholar in Daqing, to show his gratitude.

When Zhen Xianke saw this place, his eyes were also red. Thinking of the months of battle, thinking of those soldiers who died in battle, he let out a long breath, and followed Xie Wenyuan behind him to salute. , and the other civil servants who accompanied him also bowed together.

As soon as this move was made, thousands of soldiers straightened their backs spontaneously, and buckled the ground three times with their knives and guns. In an instant, the world seemed to tremble. Afterwards, they stood solemnly, looking forward, as if fighting in battle. The enemy is so fearless and tenacious.

The vast world where the sun sets over the long river, this is the first time in the past hundred years that the literati bowed to pay tribute to the warriors. In the quiet world, everyone on the training ground looked at this scene, and they could see the century-old scene in a daze. "Emphasis on literature over martial arts" has been faintly shaken.

Because of one person's perseverance, because of the tenacity of countless soldiers, and because of the awakening of those honest civil officials who care about the people and seek the prosperity of the world.

After this prostration, it took a long time for Xie Wenyuan to say the last sentence: "This is going to Jingzhao, Xie will never step into the northwest again in this life, here, I wish you brothers the water will never end, and the moon will shine."

After finishing speaking, Xie Wenyuan didn't say another word, even though the soldiers called "Prime Minister" loudly, he didn't respond again.

On August [-]th, the day when the prime minister and the general set off to return to the capital, the soldiers in the army spontaneously walked outside the camp and stood tall, and sent Xie Wenyuan and others away with spears on the ground.

This is the highest gift that soldiers in the army can give to a general to show their deepest respect.

Although he didn't say anything, he also understood that the call of general is unacceptable, but...

Sitting in the carriage with Xie Wenyuan, Zhong Qiyun opened the curtains and looked at the scene outside. After waiting for a long time to leave the barracks, he did not see the figures of those soldiers before looking at Xie Wenyuan, and asked with a sigh: " Not being a general...would you regret it?"

Xie Wenyuan shook his head after hearing this: "Actually, I'm not suitable to be a general."

"Not suitable?" Zhong Qiyun said: "If you are not suitable for a man like you who command troops and platoon generals like a god, then who is suitable?"

"Battle method is only one aspect of victory. If we really want to win, it depends on the fearlessness of the general and the unyielding of the soldiers. If the soldiers are not like soldiers, they will not be like generals. Even if I have the ability to reach the sky, there is nothing I can do. "

Having said that, Xie Wenyuan paused for a moment, then said with a smile, "Soldiers are like generals, but how

To make soldiers fearless depends on what the general looks like. I have a lot of thoughts and considerations... In fact, the old general and Wen Zhuo are the most suitable. Basically, what they want is to protect the world, even the shrouded body of horse leather has never thought of taking a step back on the battlefield..."

Zhong Qiyun looked at Xie Wenyuan, whose eyes were slightly lowered, making it impossible to see his emotions and thoughts, and his heart ached.

That's what he said, but he didn't know that Xie Wenyuan wanted civil and military mutual respect, wanted to reverse the current situation, and wanted the world to be prosperous and peaceful. As a prime minister, he naturally had no choice but to give up being the general Well, this point, I am afraid that Xie Wenyuan understood when he left the general's mansion. If you want a general to be able to fight, you must have someone who understands the importance of a general to reverse the century-old situation and restrain the emperor. Only then can the goal be achieved...

Now Xie Wenyuan, as the prime minister, is intervening in military affairs and taking military power into his hands... It's okay now, but a hundred years later, it will still be the situation where civil servants restrain military generals, and even worse.

Although he said a few days ago that he didn't want Xie Wenyuan to stand on the battlefield, but thinking of Xie Wenyuan's full body of martial arts, and thinking of his strategy of commanding soldiers like a god, Zhong Qiyun knew that it was not that this person on the tip of his heart didn't want to be that general, It's just not possible anymore...

Zhong Qiyun reached out and hugged him tightly, blinked his red eyes, and wanted to coax Xie Wenyuan to be happy, but when he spoke, his voice was hoarse: "It's fine if you don't become a general, otherwise I might not be able to bear it." live."

After hearing this, Xie Wenyuan laughed and said: "You don't have to worry about me. Now I naturally understand that generals are important, and civil servants are also important. In this country, the strategy of every people in the world is related to civil servants. The document is also sent, but it weighs a thousand catties when it falls to the world. In this position, I must bear the responsibility. General's?"

"Yes, what the prime minister said is true," Zhong Qiyun said with a smile after hearing this, "It's because Zhong Yuan is thinking less, and we, Mr. Xie, must be prime ministers who are destined to be famous in history, such as Zhou Gong, Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, etc. It will be the same! Hey, I am just thinking that as long as you want, I wish you to have it, and I don’t think you have any regrets in your heart.”

Looking at Zhong Qiyun, Xie Wenyuan slowly replied: "I have no regrets...even occasionally I feel lucky..."

"Ok?"

"Fortunately, I was a civil servant, and now I can let the generals

Galloping on the battlefield, fortunately, only by becoming a prime minister can we seek well-being for the people..." At this point, Xie Wenyuan looked at Zhong Qiyun, and suddenly smiled: "Fortunately, I was able to meet Zhong Qiyun when I became a civil servant and a servant of the Ministry of Punishment. To a man named Zhong Qiyun from another world..."

The carriage swayed slightly as it moved forward, and beyond the curtain was the chirping of birds in the northwest sky and earth, and the end of Xie Wenyuan's words fell into Zhong Qiyun's kiss.

The trip back to Beijing was not slow, but due to the long distance, I didn't arrive until the tenth day of September.

At that time, Tan Yuanyong, who had received the letter two days ago, had already led all Jingzhao officials to the city gate, waiting for the return of the victorious army, rewarding the soldiers, and personally cleaning up the soldiers and counselors.

Seeing this battle, Zhong Qiyun was going to leave quietly and go back to Xie Wenyuan's mansion to wait, but he didn't know that Tan Yuanyong asked him to enter the palace together, Zhong Qiyun thought about it, and seeing Xie Wenyuan nodding, he agreed and followed the army Enter the palace together.

Above the palace hall, Xie Wenyuan was the first to be rewarded. Xie Wenyuan's military achievements in the army have long been spread all over the world. This first achievement must belong to him, but he is already a first-rank minister, and he can no longer He was promoted to the top, and the title of marquis and title was not even in accordance with the rules. Tan Yuanyong gave him many treasures, personally raised the plaque, and then asked him in court: "What else does the prime minister want?"

After saying this, the court fell silent, everyone dared not speak, some people were even afraid that Xie Wenyuan would say that he wanted the emperor to sit down on the chair.

However, Xie Wenyuan shook his head, and said to Tan Yuanyong, "I don't want anyone else, I just want peace and prosperity in this world."

After Tan Yuanyong listened, he looked at Xie Wenyuan and sighed slowly after a long time: "Prime Minister Yi Bo Yuntian, just like what the late emperor once said to me, if Prime Minister Xie can seek benefits for the people, it must be a big deal." It's a blessing in the morning, I am convinced."

After saying this, it seemed that some solid ice had melted, and the tense atmosphere that had been tense since Xie Wenyuan entered the palace disappeared in an instant.

Afterwards, Tan Yuanyong ordered Eunuch Zhang to read out the imperial decree of rewards. Among the generals who fought in the northwest, except for Xie Wenzhuo, who was already an official to the general, all the others were promoted to half or one level. The heroes and heroes were rewarded several times, and the Ministry of War was asked to sort out their names and places of residence, and all places were ordered to post notices to the world to show their respect.

As for Zhong Qiyun...

"The Zhong family is not afraid of natural disasters, mountains and dangers to help the army with endless rice, food, and herbs. Such righteousness should be rewarded." In the court hall, Tan Yuanyong looked at Zhong Qiyun, and said slowly: "Boss Zhong's family is rich in gold and silver.

Eye-catching, what do you want? "

Zhong Qiyun walked to the center respectfully, stood under the high platform, lowered his head, and cupped his hands and said: "As much ability as you have, you have to bear as much responsibility. The small people can have today, thanks to the Holy One, all the adults, and the people of the world. I will do it." What you should do is what you should do, and you dare not ask for anything.”

"Hey, not only is it sending rations to the emergency, Boss Zhong also paved the way for the follow-up rations, so you should be rewarded for such credit...Now Boss Zhong is the only official businessman in the court, so why not promote your official position? "

"Those are all false names, Xiaomin never ask for those."

"Oh?" Tan Yuanyong looked at Zhong Qiyun, and slowly asked: "Then what is Boss Zhong asking for, you can tell me, I'll see if I can help you."

Zhong Qiyun, who didn't want to talk to Tan Yuanyong again, heard this, his eyes moved suddenly, he slightly raised his head to look at Tan Yuanyong, and said, "What does the Holy One mean...you can do whatever you want?"

"You tell me."

"Xiaomin has been happy with one person for a long time, but because of his status and status, he can't make friends with Qin and Jin... If the sage agrees, Xiaomin wants to ask His Highness to marry him... then no one will dare to say It's gossip."

When Zhong Qiyun said this, not only the court ministers, but even Xie Wenyuan couldn't help but look sideways at him, while Tan Yuanyong, who was sitting on the throne, felt a little dazed.

"This Zhong Qiyun is very interesting. It's a great opportunity. He doesn't seek fame and wealth, but asks for a marriage?" I don't know who murmured such a sentence, and several people in the court shook their heads and sighed.

It was Linghuqing who said: "Boss Zhong has a deep affection, which is much better than some people chasing fame and fortune."

Zhong Qiyun responded respectfully: "I don't have much to ask for, I only want one person."

"Just ask for one person, that's good, that's good, a wealthy family will never forget the love in his heart, such a loving and righteous businessman is a model in the country."

Hearing this, Tan Yuanyong asked again: "Then... I don't know who Boss Zhong is asking for?"

After finishing speaking, Tan Yuanyong saw Zhong Qiyun slightly looking sideways at Xie Wenyuan, his eyes were full of joy and undisguised love, and then when Xie Wenyuan seemed to be aware of something and looked at Zhong Qiyun, Zhong Qiyun laughed:

"Naturally the best person in the world..."