Chapter 71 An old friend in the palace

The golden crow fell to the west and the jade rabbit rose to the east. On the palace city wall, patrols were going back and forth as usual. Compared with the first time I entered the palace city, the level of the guards was much higher.

Qiu Zhiqing was very surprised. Didn't it mean that this new official entrusted all government affairs to the late traitor Shi Miyuan and stayed in the palace without taking care of anything? Why does it seem to him that the national power of the Southern Song Dynasty is ten times higher?

Was there any improvement many years ago?

Putting aside the doubts in his mind, as the two teams of patrolling soldiers passed each other, a black shadow flashed past, like the spring breeze blowing on the face, without causing much reaction from the patrolling people.

I avoided guards all the way. Although the palace guards have been strengthened a lot, my current self is still very different from what I was more than ten years ago.

Not long after, he saw from a distance the octagonal pavilion where he first met Master Cuixu. However, the person sitting inside was not his uncle Cuixu, but another acquaintance.

Qiu Zhiqing, who was a little disappointed, was overjoyed. There was no way out, and there was no way out. Sitting in the pavilion was actually Zhao Yuju, the preparatory prince, whom he had been close to chatting with in the palace.

At this time, he had never thought about how an eliminated prince-preparatory prince of the previous generation could still live peacefully in the palace after his competitor came to power. He was only happy to meet old friends in his old place.

"It's such a joy to meet an old friend in my hometown. Brother Zhao, how are you doing after not seeing each other for so many years?" Qiu Zhiqing walked out of the darkness with a smile, saying hello while walking out as before.

What Qiu Zhiqing didn't notice was the old chamberlain next to his old friend. Suddenly, the figure flashed and the old chamberlain stood in front of Qiu Zhiqing. Qiu Zhiqing was startled. Just as he was about to explain, he saw a

The big hand reached towards him.

The old eunuch took half a step back, and the old eunuch missed the opportunity. Qiu Zhiqing shook his shoulder, but he bumped into the old eunuch's hand. At this time, the old eunuch's old strength was exhausted, and when the new strength was not yet generated, the old eunuch

I suffered a dark loss.

But in an instant, Qiu Zhiqing exchanged no less than ten moves with the old chamberlain. The old chamberlain was as fast as lightning, ghostly and silent, and there was nothing fancy in his moves, just one word - fast!

Qiu Zhiqing's hands seemed to be closed, and he used the Sanhuaju palm to block all his attack routes. He wanted to explain, but the person came too quickly, and he was afraid that he would be distracted by opening his mouth. In this big heart, he was suffering

Injury, if you want to control it and not hurt others, then you can’t help it!

Quick attack, quick attack, the original simple straight-line attack made Qiu Zhiqing a little tired of parrying, but he was unable to counterattack. Without the long sword unsheathed, the best he could do was draw with this old chamberlain...

"Cao Daban, please step aside! We are acquaintances!" Hearing this, the old chamberlain distanced himself from Qiu Zhiqing and looked at the seemingly young Taoist priest in front of him with vigilance. Within a moment, he found the Taoist priest's situation in his memory.

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Qiu Zhiqing, whose Taoist name is Chonghe, was the little follower behind Master Cuixu! It is said that he came from Bei Quanzhen. Thinking of this, although the old chamberlain did not take action again, he secretly became wary.

"It turns out it's Brother Chonghe. After more than ten years of separation, you haven't changed much!" However, Zhao Yuju, who was still sitting in the octagonal pavilion before, has come to Qiu Zhiqing and patted the old eunuch who was nervously protecting him.

, it’s okay to indicate.

"Come here, please. We haven't seen each other for many years and today we must have a drink." After Zhao and Ju took him to sit in the octagonal pavilion, he ordered the old eunuch to pass on the meal. At this time, Qiu Zhiqing was still a little dizzy.

After not seeing each other for so many years, do Zhao and Ju have such a high status in the palace?

If he didn't understand, he asked: "Brother Zhao, now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, why are you still in the palace?" Then he remembered that he was also a member of the clan, and looking at the red robe on his body, Qiu Zhiqing seemed to understand.

He suddenly said: "It turns out that Brother Zhao has been promoted!"

Zhao Yuju was a little dumbfounded, feeling that such a poor and lowly friend didn't know his affairs, so he just followed Qiu Zhiqing's words.

"Yes, the current officials have a close relationship with me and are reluctant to let me leave the palace, so they asked me to work as an errand at the Xuande Hall. I am responsible for contacting some ministers, sorting out their opinions, and reporting them."

Zhao Yuju knew that he didn't understand much about officialdom, so they deceived him, but there was no malice. Maybe they just wanted to preserve the pure friendship.

"Oh!" Qiu Zhiqing nodded as if he didn't understand. They met old friends, and naturally they had a great conversation. Qiu Zhiqing picked out some interesting things about what he had seen and heard after leaving Lin'an and told Zhao and Ju.

Zhao and Ju also told Qiu Zhiqing some funny and strange things that had happened in the officialdom in recent years. The conversation between the two reached the beginning of Xu Shi.

At this time, the old chamberlain said: "Officer~" Unexpectedly, Zhao Yuju glared at him as soon as he opened his mouth. Qiu Zhiqing also looked at the old chamberlain curiously, not knowing what he wanted to do.

The old chamberlain who was glared at felt enlightened and changed his words: "The officials have told me that you can't go to bed too late, sir. You need to get up early in the morning!"

"It doesn't matter, I have been diligently practicing the breathing method taught to me by Brother Chonghe over the years, and the effect is remarkable. As long as I maintain it regularly, it can run continuously. It is much easier to use than the so-called magical skills that are time-consuming and laborious."

Yes, what the old Zhao family lacks is not some magical secrets, but people who can practice these magical secrets. And the perseverance to persevere!

After being reminded by the old chamberlain, Qiu Zhiqing also remembered the reason for his visit, and asked: "I wonder what the relationship between Brother Zhao and the current official family is?"

"Brother Chonghe, why did you say this?" Zhao Yuju was confused. Could it be that Qiu Zhiqing discovered his identity?

"It's like this. I overheard a Mongolian plan against the Song Dynasty in Bianliang during the Lantern Festival. I wanted to inform the officials through Uncle Cuixu, but I didn't expect to meet Brother Zhao here. This time

Ask, I heard that there is not much harmony in the palace, if possible, it would be better for Uncle Cuixu to report the matter."

After all, Qiu Zhiqing was still a little embarrassed, as this seemed to be a criticism of the old Zhao family. To put it bluntly, it was called sowing friendship between the Tian family, although the Tian family had no friendship at all.

After Zhao and Ju heard this, their hearts moved and they asked: "The immortal who attacked Marshal Tachar during the Lantern Festival was Brother Chonghe?" According to the information he received, Tachar was indeed shot to death with a spear.

That's why this question arises.

Qiu Zhiqing's face turned red, thinking that Zhao and Ju had also heard those rumors, so he quickly refuted the rumors: "Brother Zhao, don't listen to the rumors. It's true that people are killed by poor people, but any immortal descending to the earth is just nonsense. If it weren't for the seniors,

Help me, I might as well be roasted by the fire in Bianliang!"

His words were somewhat self-effacing. After Zhao and Ju heard this, they pondered for a moment and replied: "Master Cuixu left the palace five years ago. He said that the end was approaching and he wanted to return to his roots, so Brother Chonghe only

If you can tell me, I will tell the officials on your behalf."

"The deadline is approaching?" My uncle, my uncle, doesn't look like the deadline is approaching. Moreover, he used this trick more than ten years ago and then hid in the palace. Now the deadline is approaching?

Forget it, regardless of his uncle Cuixu, Qiu Zhiqing told everything he heard in Bianliang Palace about Mongolia's plan against the Song Dynasty!

Including how they lured the Song Dynasty to send troops, moved all the people away without leaving a grain of food, stationed troops in Tongguan, and waited for the Song Dynasty to send troops to open up the golden embankment of the Yellow River to prevent the Song army from retreating.

It also includes how to condemn the Southern Song Dynasty for betraying the alliance after annihilating the main force of the Song Army's attack, how to take the opportunity to capture the empty defense line after the Song Army sent troops, and even the plan to drink the Yangtze River and force the Southern Song Dynasty to surrender, etc.

"That's too much!" Zhao Yuju shouted, slapped the table, and stood up! He finished in one breath, and then paced back and forth. Qiu Zhiqing secretly smacked his tongue. This Brother Zhao was still a talented martial artist, and the table actually cracked completely.

This is golden nanmu, very old and tough! Little did they know that Zhao and Ju’s hands were shaking with anger and pain.

After a while, he finally stopped, put his hands on Qiu Zhiqing's shoulders, stared at you, and said: "Brother Chong He, I have always treated you as an elder brother. If it weren't for Brother Chong He's enlightenment, I would have lived in such a confused state.

Okay, what I said today is of great importance. You are thinking about it, but there are still some mistakes. Please explain it clearly again!"

After hearing this, Qiu Zhiqing pondered for a moment and said: "There is no mistake, but I did not kill all the generals, some of them escaped, especially Zhang Yi. I heard that he was killed by Meng Puyu in the Battle of Caizhou.

That guy saved one life and was a member of the Han army in Mongolia."

Now it was Zhao and Ju's turn to be surprised: "Brother Chong He also knows Meng Gong and Meng Puyu? How come I haven't heard Brother Chong He mention her?"

Qiu Zhiqing told Zhao and Ju about the encounter between the two people and the busting of the smuggling case in Xiangyang City. After hearing this, Zhao and Ju sighed with emotion: "He is really a loyal and patriotic man!"

"Brother Chonghe, this matter is of great importance. I have to report it to the officials. I asked Cao Daban to arrange a place for you. You can rest for one night in the viewing hall where Master Cuixu stayed. Okay?

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"Brother Zhao, there is no need to bother. Since the news has been conveyed, I can leave the palace. After all, I am free to let outsiders stay overnight in the palace. I am afraid it will be detrimental to Brother Zhao if I tell you. Brother Zhao is busy first. I

Let’s visit another day!”

After saying that, they were about to turn around and leave. Zhao Yuju quickly asked: "Brother Chonghe, if I want to find you, where should I go?"

Qiu Zhiqing pondered for a moment and replied: "Beside the West Lake, I am watching the lucky stars!" After that, he disappeared into the night...
Chapter completed!