[Twelve Kingdoms] The way back

Time flies like a white horse, and it is winter time in a blink of an eye.The phoenix supported by Wutong Palace finally brought Liu Guoxin's news: "King Liu abdicated from Penglai Mountain."

The officials who were discussing matters with Shang Long in the inner hall all had a meal. To the king, abdication means self-determination, and the remaining life span will not exceed one year, so few kings are willing to do so.Even before the civil war broke out, King Liu was successfully abdicated. This Tutor really has the means.

"As far as I know, this Taifu of the Liu Kingdom is He Su, the prince of the previous King Liu. He was the prince of the tomb when he was still the prince. It's time to take the position." Chief Chun Zhu Heng said.

"Speaking of which, he is really not an easy person." Shang Long said with great interest, "However, I heard that Zhu Lufeng's son is the chief commander of the Liu Kingdom, so it may take He Su some time to establish a puppet dynasty." Work hard."

Zhao Yang, who was standing by the side, felt that He Su's name was extremely familiar, and silently said it twice before remembering that he had met him once.

Seeing Zhaoyang's suddenly enlightened expression, Shang Long asked, "Zhaoyang, do you know him?"

"It was only once. At that time, I had just achieved full marks in less archery. He was accompanied by a man named Taihe."

"Taihe!" Shang Long and Zuo General Cheng Sheng said at the same time.

"Is it your acquaintance?"

"Yes and no." Shang Long laughed, "I met him on the border of Yan State 200 years ago. At that time, he thought he was very skilled and had no official position in Liu State, so he thought of poaching the wall. Who would have thought that he said, 'As long as Archery is better than me, so I will go to goose to serve', very domineering."

"Then you refused to admit defeat and competed with him?" Zhaoyang guessed after thinking about it.

"It's not just me, Cheng Sheng is also compared with him."

"What's the result?"

"Of course they all lost." Shang Long said, "Zhaoyang, as a native of Liu, you should know his name."

"You mean..." Zhao Yang's eyes widened, a little unsure, "He's Shi Zhuo"

Shang Long nodded, "He became a flying fairy hundreds of years ago, and it's normal if you don't know his handwriting."

"Based on his personality, he doesn't want to be involved in the disputes of the court. He Su went to invite him to make perfect preparations. Once a civil war breaks out, he needs a general."

"As the Grand Tutor, he should have seen clearly what Zhu Lufeng did, and he also anticipated the flood of death sentences in the Liuguo very early on."

"Then will he become the next Liu Wang?" Zhao Yang asked, if it was because two consecutive kings could not have the same surname, now He Su should be qualified.

"It's hard to say. He is good at strategy and has a heart for the people. There is no doubt about it. But Zhaoyang, you have to know that some people are suitable to be a counselor but not necessarily suitable to be a king."

"And there are some people who don't look like king material at all, but they also stayed on the jade throne for 500 years." The sixth wife interjected.

Shang Long "haha" laughed loudly: "Liu Tai, are you complimenting me?"

"Who praised you!"

"Forgive me, you have nothing to be proud of, my lord, who often flees court meetings." Zhu Heng also said, "You can count the number of times you have gone to court this month on one hand."

Hearing this, Zhaoyang snickered, luckily the chief officer Wei Tuan was not here, otherwise Shang Long would have been criticized by both sides.But upon hearing Zhu Heng's next sentence, Zhaoyang soon stopped laughing.

"Zhaoyang, why are you laughing? You are also guilty. As a female official, you neglected your duty and sneaked out with the Lord." Zhu Heng turned his eyes to Zhaoyang, with a serious expression.

Zhaoyang quickly lowered his head to express that he had reflected on himself.

"Since Zhaoyang has admitted his mistakes..." Shang Long acted as if he had nothing to do with himself, but before he finished speaking, he received the murderous eyes from Zhu Heng and Cheng Sheng, and immediately surrendered, "I see, I Got it, I will obediently stay in Xuanying Palace for a while."

With Shang Long's guarantee, Zhu Heng and Cheng Sheng let him go and continued discussing Liu Guo's affairs.

Just as Shang Long guessed, Liu Guo did not successfully establish a puppet dynasty.The party headed by Taifu He Su urged He Su to act as the puppet king temporarily, while the party headed by the senior minister Kou Yuanya opposed He Su's becoming the puppet king because of He Su's crimes of conspiracy. , It has been a long time since the false king was elected.Zhongzai Yidang, who remained neutral, refused to take over as the puppet king.

Liu Guo's neighbors, Gong Guo and Yan Guo, did not express anything. In Shang Long's words, "As long as Liu Qi is still there, we have nothing to do. Liu Guo's affairs, they will take care of themselves."A king backing another king can be regarded as helping other countries, but a king backing a false king is suspected of interfering in other countries' state affairs even if the Qilin is still alive.

In short, they only need to do their part well, accept the desolate people, aid money and food as much as possible, and then spend a good year, quietly waiting for the next King Liu to appear.

"Master, Happy New Year." As soon as he entered the door, Zhaoyang knelt and kowtowed to Shang Long who was sitting in front of the round table.Then he raised his head and stretched his hands forward.

Shang Long cast a puzzled look, and Zhaoyang said cheerfully, "Red envelopes, the elders give lucky money to the younger generation, it's a custom."

"I forgot about it." Shang Long groped for a while, pulled off the jade pendant from his waist, and handed it to Zhaoyang, "Let's replace it with this first."

Zhaoyang took the jade pendant, smiling like a flower: "Thank you, Lord."

At this time, Mrs. Liu walked in sleepily with her pillow in her arms, "Isn't it just a new year, what kind of year do you still keep? Because of you, Shang Long, I have to get up early during this time, and I am forced to read drafts and presentations." .”

"It seems that someone didn't stay in Xuanying Palace peacefully."

I had business to do, and Liu Tai, who wanted to refute, opened his mouth or gave up, and jumped onto the table with a haggard look on his face.

"Taifu, happy new year." Zhaoyang said softly.

"Well, Zhaoyang, happy new year." Liutai replied weakly.

Shou Sui is originally a family gathering together to stay up late to welcome the new year.But during the waiting period, there is no other entertainment except chatting.Shang Long and Zhao Yang were people who couldn't sit still, and they couldn't stand it after a while.So Shang Long proposed to go to the rooftop to compete in swordsmanship.

"Liu Tai, do you want to go together?"

"No, no, you go, I won't join in the fun." Mrs. Liu put the pillow on the table and lay down, "Don't forget to call me later."

"it is good"

Zhaoyang heard that Shang Long's swordsmanship was excellent, and thought that he could only take twenty moves, but unexpectedly, within ten moves, the sword fell to the ground with a "bang", and the tiger's mouth was numb.

"Master, you are really merciless." Zhaoyang picked up the sword, really did not expect the gap to be so big.

"Since that's the case, then I'll take pity on the fragrance and cherish the jade."

"Why do I feel so unbelievable?"

"Are you doubting the warmth of the king?"

"Because based on my understanding of the Lord, you are seriously competing with me." Zhaoyang raised his sword and rushed over, stabbing, picking, slashing, dodging, and the sword flew out within ten strokes. But this time Shang Long suddenly stretched out his left hand to grab Zhaoyang's leaning forward body, and pulled him back.

"Or you're teasing me." At the same time as the words fell, Zhaoyang happened to fall into Shang Long's arms.

Zhaoyang raised his head and looked at Shang Long's face which was close at hand, his eyes were burning, "Am I right?"

"Hahaha, this is the warmth of the king. Always be creditable. "

The cold moonlight in winter streams on the roof.On one side of the roof is the endless sea of ​​clouds, the waves hit the stone wall, and the night wind of the tide and the sound of the waves can be heard.

Zhaoyang suddenly remembered that the first time she saw Shang Long was also such a night, he appeared in front of her with a dazzling posture in the moonlight.Did he start to fall from that moment on?

She didn't know that Zhaoyang broke free from Shang Long's embrace, picked up the sword and posed. She only knew that she had fallen in love with this man unconsciously.Ever since she understood her intentions that day, she had thought about it carefully. She clearly understood that they were destined not to be together for a long time, but she was unwilling to give up just like that.Even if she can only get a moment of happiness, she still has to try.

"Shang Long, if I have ever compared swords with you, can you seriously answer a question for me?"

Shang Long readily nodded in agreement.

With Zhaoyang's swordsmanship, it would be impossible to beat Shang Long after exhausting her whole life, but she wanted to take a gamble.She was desperate for answers.Her life is not long at all, and the loess has already covered her knees.She was afraid that she wouldn't be able to wait until that time, and that her face would grow old and stand faceless in front of him.

She couldn't be the person who accompanied him in his years, so she could only choose to amaze him.

Zhaoyang picked up the sword and rushed forward again, and after two moves, he suddenly rushed straight at Shang Long's sword. Shang Long hurriedly stopped the sword, and at the moment when Shang Long showed his flaws, Zhaoyang seized the opportunity and slammed Going forward, put the sword on Shang Long's neck.

Zhaoyang panted, the corners of his lips raised, showing a bright smile, "I won, I won!"

Shang Long didn't mind Zhaoyang winning him in this way, "What's the question you want to ask?"

"Shang Long." Zhao Yang stood upright, looked into Shang Long's dark eyes, and said seriously, "I am happy with you, what about you?"

The surroundings seemed to be silenced by pressing the mute button. Zhaoyang only heard the sound of his own heartbeat and nervous and rapid breathing. This moment seemed to be very long.

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If I agree to the next chapter, will the progress be too fast, hahahahaha.I found that my code words are always missing words, and I feel so tired.

ps: In a few days, after I pass subject two, I will be able to resume the daily update. I wish you a one-time pass [put your hands together]