[69 Book Bar - www.] I said: "Sir, I have always kept that kit close to me, but we encountered pirates when we passed through the Miduo Sea area. Those pirates were quite powerful, thanks to General Park
With good command, we were out of danger. However, when we fought with the pirates, my clothes were cut by them, and the kit fell into the sea, and I can't find it back."
Marquis Wen frowned and said: "I see, that's nothing. Get up, it's not your fault. The kit was originally meant to be a temporary measure when you're desperate, so if you lose it, you'll lose it."
I stood up and said, "Thank you, sir." But I was secretly amused in my heart. Along the way, we came to desperate points several times, but luckily we finally returned successfully. At this time, I suddenly remembered what happened to Ming Shizhen.
, hurriedly said: "Sir, by the way, I would like to ask, have you placed anyone around He Congjing?"
Suddenly a chill flashed through Marquis Wen's eyes, and he asked, "What are you doing?" He had always been very kind, but when he said this, his eyes were as sharp as lightning. I felt a chill in my heart and said, "That's it, at the end of the day
You will meet an attendant next to City Lord He, named Ming Shizhen. He claims to be the secret agent you sent to City Lord He. But the general feels that with Zheng Zhao around, no secret agent can stay beside City Lord He.
of."
Marquis Wen was startled, then suddenly laughed: "He actually followed his plan! Chu Xiuhong, you have been fooled by him."
I was moved in my heart and said, "Isn't that Ming Shizhen one of yours anymore?"
Marquis Wen said: "I have never heard of such a person. What did he say to you?"
I said: "I didn't say anything. It's just that when I followed City Lord He to ask for advice from Hai Lao, he discovered me. But he didn't say anything, and only said that he was sent by you to Wuyang City."
Marquis Wen pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said: "Yes, Hai Lao and City Lord He are indeed not completely on the same page!"
I don't know how he said such a sentence, "What?"
"He Congjing asked Hai Lao for advice. This matter is extremely confidential and cannot be known to outsiders. Naturally, I can't let you know beforehand, right?"
I said, "Yes, that's true. Therefore, although I suspect that the wise man is lying to me, I really can't figure out why he would let me listen."
Marquis Wen laughed: "Chu Xiuhong, what you did to eavesdrop on He Congjing's plan was really stupid. Obviously, the attendant already knew the result of He Congjing's plan, and it was too late to let you hear it.
It doesn’t matter, but if we make it public, it will make the negotiation unable to continue.”
My heart was shocked again and I said, "He is the attendant of City Lord He. How could he know in advance the outcome of He Congjing's plan?"
Marquis Wen said: "He is not a person assigned by me, but a person from Hai Lao."
I was shocked, but also suddenly realized, I lost my voice and said: "That's it! So Zheng Zhao is also a member of Hai Lao?"
Marquis Wen nodded and said: "That Zheng Zhao possesses such miraculous skills, I really doubt why He Congjing can recruit such a strange person. Now think about it, He Congjing boasts of unparalleled ingenuity, but in fact he has already fallen into that trap.
He became a pawn in Ebi's trap. I really don't know who this Ebi is, but he is so powerful!"
Only then did I finally see Ming Shizhen's true face, and I couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. That's why Hai Lao knew I was hiding in the forest and eavesdropping. What on earth did this old man want to do?
At this time, Marquis Wen sighed again: "Every detail is meticulous and far-sighted. I can't believe that there are such smart people in Wuyang City. Chu Xiuhong, it's really your luck that you can come back alive this time."
I said: "Yes." I didn't feel anything at all at the time. Looking back and thinking about it, I realized that it was a critical moment and there were dangers everywhere. What's terrible is that I only felt it vaguely, but others didn't notice it at all. Ding Ximing only
I’m afraid you’re still praising He Cong’s depth of field and understanding of righteousness.
Marquis Wen said: "On the battlefield, you will do anything you can. Chu Xiuhong, you must remember this and don't trust anyone easily."
I said: "The general will remember it." But in my heart I remembered what Lu Gongxing said to me before he died. He asked me not to trust Wenhou too much. Wenhou was very disloyal. I can't do anything about Wenhou either.
Believe it too much.
I thought for a while and then said: "Sir, there is one thing that I hope you will be careful about."
Marquis Wen said: "What?"
"According to what the last general has seen, although Wuyang City has joined forces with our army, it still has two intentions, so we must be on guard."
Marquis Wen smiled and said, "Chu Xiuhong, you have thought too much now."
His words seemed to be meant to be mocking. I was a little confused and said, "I am just talking nonsense. I hope you will forgive me."
"There is no crime, so why is Jing Zhizhi? I also understand that he is taking advantage of the empire's crisis to expand his power. Sooner or later, Wuyang City will rebel."
Marquis Wen said it so directly, and I remained silent. The matter was full of mystery, but Marquis Wen had a clear eye. He must have thought of it before sending us to negotiate. At this time, Marquis Wen yawned and said: "Anyway, palindrome
We finally got it back, and Wuyang City is now on our side. With this support force, the snake people are going to suffer this time. Chu Xiuhong, go back and rest. Wear good clothes tomorrow and follow me to the court to receive the reward.
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I bowed and walked out. Si Yan was already very familiar with me at this time, and when he saw me coming out, he bowed respectfully. When I walked out of Wenhou Mansion, I fell into deep thought again.
This time, when Wuyang City borrowed the Snake Man's letter of war to express his willingness to negotiate, it was actually a battle of wits between Marquis Wen and Hai Lao. I, Ding Ximing, and He Congjing were just tools in this battle of wits. But, I don't know what this means.
Who wins in this battle of wits? No matter how you put it, the current situation should be acceptable to both sides. There is no telling who loses and who wins.
There are far more wise men in this world than Marquis Wen and Hai Lao. There will definitely be someone who can rival them in the future. Could this person be me?
I was trembling a little. These thoughts were naturally rude, but I really couldn't get rid of this temptation. Sooner or later, Wuyang City and the Empire would have a battle, and Marquis Wen and I would one day turn against each other. No matter whether I could fight with him or not by then,
To compare with Marquis Wen, I always have to prepare in advance.
Zhen Yining, I'm sorry.
I looked at the sky blankly.
The weather on the second day was very bad. It started raining in the middle of the night. When the sky first lit up, it became colder and colder. The raindrops had turned into snow flakes and became heavier and heavier. By the morning, it was completely white and the ground was also covered with snow.
A thin layer of snow has accumulated.
Ding Ximing and I followed behind Marquis Wen, and all the officials lined up to wait for the emperor to go to court. The emperor's health is getting worse and worse, and he has to give up his morning court from time to time. Most of the state affairs are supervised by the prince. In everyone's mind, they have already seen the new dynasty.
's shadow.
Maybe, this new dynasty is the new era that the princess told me about? I just hope that when the new dynasty comes, it will have a really new atmosphere, unlike Wuyang City, which just changed the name.