The reappearance of the weapons spectrum in the Zhao Kingdom really caused an uproar. Heroes from all walks of life and dignitaries from various countries flocked to the capital of the Zhao Kingdom, and it was very lively for a while.
Emperor Rong convened all the civil and military officials overnight to discuss how to obtain the weapon manual. The prince 'bribed' King Yao early and proposed at the critical moment that the weapon manual was a magical weapon. If it did not appear, the six kingdoms would be at peace. Once it reappeared, the six kingdoms would be disrupted again.
,This is Rong Guo’s crisis!
Emperor Rong was very worried after hearing this. His personal desires immediately escalated to national interests, and he hurriedly asked the ministers if there was any way to solve the problem. Mo Fei was also very interested in weapons records, but he did not follow the rules of King Yao, and just looked at it lightly.
Ran Ran said: "If the weapon spectrum is lost and recovered, King Zhao will definitely not let go, but if Rong Guo sends envoys there and allows precious things to be exchanged, King Zhao will definitely think about it."
King Yao was about to take the opportunity to recommend Mo Fei to go, but he didn't expect Mo Fei to speak first: "I dare you. I am in charge of three provinces and six ministries. I am in an important position and have handled the country's secrets for your majesty for many years. This time, I am willing to go and meet with you for a while."
King Zhao!"
Rong Di Longyan was delighted: "I am very pleased that you are so loyal to me."
King Yao was dumbfounded for a long time. He felt that this task was too easy to handle. After a few words, Mo Fei jumped into the pit. What kind of magic is there in this weapon list that made a powerful minister and the emperor crazy about it?
In the back garden of Changsun Mansion, Changsun Wuzheng was sitting cross-legged under the shade of a tree, playing the piano and singing in a low voice. He sang a self-composed tune, and the lyrics revealed the vicissitudes of the world.
"Since you're here, why hide behind the door?" Changsun Wuzheng stopped playing the piano and looked up towards the moon gate.
Zuo Qing stepped out, but her thoughts were still deeply immersed in this sad song: "It's almost dusk, and I'm in a sad place, who can I tell to... The moon is bright and the wind is clear, dust returns to dust, dust returns to dust."
Hearing this, Changsun Wuzheng couldn't help but look sad, and said in a deep voice: "The situation in Kyoto is treacherous. If you make one mistake, you will lose everything. You and I are in hell but have to go against our original intentions. Zuo Qing, you are...
When did you violate your original intention?"
"Original intention?" Zuo Qing was a little confused, "My original intention was to kill Mo Fei, that's all."
"Ha! That's just your life and heart. You shouldn't let fate control you."
Zuo Qing looked at him doubtfully: "What do you want to say, sir?"
"What has been lost has been lost. Don't let things go in an uncontrollable direction. You will regret it."
"grown ups…"
Changsun Wuzheng held his sleeve and gently wiped the strings of the piano, and a tenderness that should not have appeared on his face unexpectedly appeared on his face. Zuo Qing looked at his strange behavior and couldn't help but wonder about the past of the piano.
"Do you know Empress Yu?" He looked at Zuo Qing expectantly.
Yu Hou? Hearing this title, Zuo Qing suddenly felt as if his body had been hit, and his thoughts were suddenly pulled back to the day many years ago when he first met Xilou...
"I haven't heard anyone mention her like this for many years. I have almost forgotten that she was once the mother of a country in Rong. Since the death of Empress Yu, Your Majesty has not yet established a new queen." Zuo Qing looked sad and could not extricate himself.
.
"Everyone says that Queen Yu is lucky. She is favored by two kings, and she is ruthless because she did not hesitate to abandon her husband and son for the favor of the Lord of the Six Kingdoms..."
Zuo Qing slowly recalled that incident many years ago. At that time, people in the Central Plains were talking about Emperor Rong's marriage to Queen Yan. No one seemed to have viewed the whole thing from Queen Yu's perspective. They all said that Queen Yan was ruthless.
, King Yan is cowardly.
It's a pity that no one knows the secret!
"I went to see the royal wedding. It was an unprecedented event! At that time, you must not have been more than a prime minister. It's a pity that you didn't go to see it. Maybe the royal family will not hold such a grand banquet again in the future.
Fireworks bloomed all night long, and His Majesty held the Queen's hand and stood on the Suzaku Tower. All the countries came to court, and the ministers and people shouted long live Your Majesty and Thousand Lives the Queen! The cheers resounded through the sky, and Kyoto trembled under their feet.
But I saw despair in Queen Yu's eyes. She never looked at His Majesty from beginning to end. Perhaps what she was thinking about at that time was how to survive in this deep palace, just to survive."
Zuo Qing felt that he needed to re-examine this iron-faced minister. His feelings for Yuhou seemed to be a little different.
"In Master Changsun's heart, Queen Yu holds an extraordinary weight."
His eyes were dark, with tears glistening: "I have been investigating that case. No one has delved into the death of Empress Yu, and Emperor Rong didn't mention it at all. There must be a conspiracy behind it."
"So, the main reason why your Excellency joined forces with me is Empress Yu, right?"
Changsun Wuzheng smiled bitterly: "After so many years, I can no longer sit idly by and ignore all the truth. I must let him see the light again!"
In Changsun Wuzheng, Zuo Qing seems to see himself, and he will spare no effort for the truth, even at all costs!
Changsun Wuzheng put the piano into a brocade bag, carefully preserved it in an agarwood box, and asked his servants to take it to the room. Then he said to Zuo Qing: "In addition to reminiscing about old times, I invite you here today for an important matter.
"
"What's the matter?"
"Aren't you surprised that Wu Shang suddenly found you?"
Zuo Qing breathed a sigh of relief, thinking it was something big, but it turned out that Changsun Wuzheng's spy saw him secretly meeting Wu Shang... This Changsun Wuzheng was not simple, he even interfered with Yunlai Pavilion!
Zuo Qing said calmly: "My lord, please make it clear."
"I have done some research on Wu Shang. This man is cunning and treacherous. Although he is greedy for profit, he is also afraid of death. You only made one transaction with him. Could it be that he will take risks and make transactions with you again for greater benefits?"
It seems that Changsun Wuzheng not only has spies in Yunlaige, but these spies are everywhere and surround him.
"I have thought about this. Wu Shang is indeed greedy for life and afraid of death, but he is not stupid. He knows that I must eradicate Mo Fei, so naturally he has to find another way. What I gave him is the most worthy choice.
road."
Changsun Wuzheng narrowed his eyes slightly, and from the slits in his eyes, he could see that the pair of unfathomable eyes were full of uneasiness and anxiety, "You are so confident, but it is not good. Now at this critical moment, you should take the best measures.
"
"Don't worry, sir. I have made a thorough plan. Within a month, Kyoto will be transformed."
"You are still too confident..." Changsun Wuzheng sighed slightly, "I still want to remind you that the mantis stalks the cicada and the oriole is behind you, so you must always be vigilant."
Zuo Qing has more and more doubts in his heart. He was invited here today. He thought he was here to discuss countermeasures, but from the beginning to the end, Changsun Wuzheng kept reminding himself to be cautious. This is not like his style of doing things... Zuo Qing's mood
He sat heavily on the carriage, and after walking for a while, he suddenly remembered what Chang Sun Wu Zheng had just said about 'reminiscing about the past', which seemed to have a deeper meaning. Combined with the expression on his face when he kept reminding himself to be careful...he suddenly felt horrified.
I changed my name and went deep into Kyoto. I thought that everything was under control, but now it seems that Changsun Wuzheng already knows his identity. So what about Mo Fei, will he know? Seeing that the plan is about to come true, if something goes wrong...
Zuo Qing hurriedly lifted the door curtain and told Yansheng: "Go to Mo Mansion."
Among the three provinces and six departments, most of the Mo party were replaced by Zuo Qing, and the rest were not to be feared. Mo Fei was depressed after this blow, and he was also worried about going to court. The mission to go to Zhao State here was also seen by others.
It has become a blow to His Majesty. The Mo Mansion, which was about to break through the threshold, has become increasingly deserted recently.
The ministers are all speculating on who is behind it to deal with the current six ministers. It is so exciting to have such a clever method! But some people are worried about this. Mo Fei once single-handedly helped his majesty to the throne, and he will dominate the battlefield.
How could such a ruthless character be overthrown so easily? I'm afraid this is another Mo Fei's trick!
Guessing and guessing, no one can say for sure, we just hope that this will happen and we must not hurt innocent bystanders like them.
Zuo Qing followed the housekeeper all the way to the backyard, going around three times and eight times, and then passed a long road between rockeries. This road was designed by Mo Fei himself. The road is thin and long, with many branches. Anyone who comes here will definitely know it.
You are lost, and the rockery walls on both sides are covered with moss. It is impossible for an assassin to settle on it.
In the center of the courtyard, there is an airtight pavilion inserted into a high wall. The upper floor is Mo Fei's residence. The surrounding area is empty, so that the assassin cannot hide.
After going up to the second floor, the housekeeper stepped back alone.
"Close the door." A voice came from inside.
Zuo Qing closed the door and looked around. This was the first time he entered Mo Fei's most private place, but there was nothing there!
"Are you curious? There is nothing else here except a bed and a desk." Murphy walked out of the inner room and stared at him.
Zuo Qing stretched out his hand to brush away the ashes that fell on the table, put it to the tip of his nose and smelled it. It was the incense of tea. It was pitiful for Mo Fei to guard against thieves like this.
Mo Fei smiled: "This fragrance has been spread for a long time. If it is contaminated, it is difficult to get rid of it. If anyone sneaks in and gets a hound to smell it, as long as he is still in Kyoto, he can find it in half a day." He said again.
He handed him a short sword, "This sword can be long or short. It can be hidden in the sleeve so that no one will notice it. It can be used for self-defense in case of emergency."
Zuo Qing looked through it. The word Mo Fei was engraved on the front of the sword, and his name was on the other side. Zuo Qing was shocked. Was she already so important to him?
"I have trouble sleeping and eating these days. Someone is secretly causing trouble and intending to go against me." Murphy stared at him and said in a sinister voice, "Do you know who it is?"
Zuo Qing's hand softened and he almost lost his grip on the dagger. After calming down, Fang slowly said: "Three provinces and six departments have had troubles one after another. I am also curious about who can stir up the situation in such a short period of time, but this person
It’s really difficult to deal with the darkness. Don’t worry, adoptive father, I will definitely find out the truth and bring it to my adoptive father..."
"I will kill him with a thousand knives!" Murphy said with hatred.
Zuo Qing was a little flustered at first, but now he calmed down a bit, "Father, I heard that His Majesty sent you to the Kingdom of Zhao. Could it be that the weapon list has really reappeared?"
Mo Fei sneered and said: "The weapons manual is a treasure coveted by many people. It is said that if you have it, you can have all the military weapons in the world. Humph, it's quite ridiculous!"
"Is it that... the weapons manual of the Zhao Guoxuan family that has been lost for ten years?" Zuo Qing pretended to be surprised.
"It's a pity that even if you find it, it's useless. Even if it has some use, it's just a fragment!"
Zuo Qing was angry in his heart and held back his expression. He asked, "Weapon manuals are treasures that people in the world are vying for. How can they be useless?"
Mo Fei slowly sat down in front of the book desk, leaned on the desk, and raised his lips with a touch of sarcasm: "Those are all just mysteries of the Xuan family. Is there any more powerful military book than Sun Tzu's Art of War? A weapons manual is just a book.
This is a children's book that records weapons and tactics. Not to mention Sun Tzu's Art of War, even any student can compare with it!"
Zuo Qing smiled and said: "Maybe it's just as my adoptive father said, it's just a mystery. Since it's a useless book, why didn't my adoptive father make it clear to your majesty, even if he replaced it with someone else? This is obviously a thankless task.
Drudgery.”
Mo Fei looked at him meaningfully: "I asked for the order to go. You don't know that although this weapon manual cannot be used as a military manual, it is a sharp weapon to confuse those people in the world for my use!"
Zuo Qing bowed and said: "Or my adoptive father has the foresight... It seems that my adoptive father has seen this weapon manual?"
The sarcasm was even deeper: "It's just a little bit close. I'm really going to see you. What a pity, it's just a little bit close!" Mo Feiyao thought of searching for a few nights in the ruins of the Xuan family ten years ago, let alone
The weapons were cataloged, but even one or two volumes of family trees were not found. Even the woman disappeared without a trace... He recovered from his memory and sighed: "In a few days, I will be able to see her true face. I
I want to see what this powerful weapons book looks like, which has made the world and the imperial court think about it for so many years!"
"How about I accompany my adoptive father?" Zuo Qing tried.
Mo Fei waved his hand: "It won't be a problem if I have dead soldiers protecting me. You can guard Kyoto for me and report any changes at any time."
Zuo Qing agreed, chatted here and there for a while, and then left.
Approaching the academy, Yansheng finally couldn't bear the worry in his heart and asked him cautiously: "Sir, what's the matter?"
Zuo Qing didn't seem to hear, and still looked sideways at the sky outside the window. Yansheng raised his voice a little, and then he came back to his senses, but he dismissed it casually.
But Yan Sheng knew in his heart that the Master in Charge must be acting like this because of Mo Fei, but he couldn't say it clearly due to confidentiality.
On the Nanhu Water Bridge, the night wind pulled the candlelight, twisting it into afterimages under the dark sky.
Zuo Qing stood upright by the lake, staring at the leaves drifting with the waves on the lake, until his eyes hurt, and then he closed his eyes to rest.
A rustling sound came from a distance. Zuo Qing did not look back, but said calmly: "This time we are going to Mo Fei's lair. There must be bad luck. Why do you insist on going?"
"It's precisely because it's Mo Fei's lair that I'm going. I don't worry about others." Xilou walked out of the darkness, stood beside him, looked at him sideways, and smiled, "Why, you're not worried about me.
?”
"certainly."
These sudden words made Xilou's smile freeze on his face. Suddenly, the memory of when they first met flashed in his mind, and they swore blood for the same goal. At that time, they were all running in the same direction, but Su Yan's
Appearing, everything changed, Zuo Qing was no longer the same Zuo Qing.
What about himself? Xilou suddenly thought of this. He didn't know whether he was still the same Wei Zhen who wanted to avenge his mother? Or did he want the throne more than revenge?
Xilou didn't dare to think about it further. He was afraid that he would be disappointed in the end, so he changed the topic and said, "What are your plans after Liangshan comes back?"
"It's natural to catch a turtle in an urn, it doesn't take any effort." Zuo Qing's expression became more energetic when he talked about Machiavellian tactics.
"Is there a way out?" Xilou asked worriedly.
"No." He was certain.
"Really not?"
Zuo Qing turned to look at him, which made him feel panicked, and he quickly took a step back, "If there is a way out, you should tell me at least, otherwise if you run away and I'm still trapped, I'd be sorry for our original friendship, right?"
Zuo Qing laughed: "I am going to Liangshan to collect evidence that Mo Fei collaborated with the enemy and treason. The probability of success is very high. If I can get it, I can present all the evidence that I have obtained before to His Majesty. Even if His Majesty is weak and incompetent, he will face
A powerful minister with a lot of misdeeds, he should look like an emperor, right? If it doesn't work, all the ministers from the three provinces and six ministries have the same name, how can he calm down the trouble? Mo Fei will not be able to escape this time. "
"I'm just afraid that a dog will jump over the wall..."
"Are you saying he rebelled? He went to the Kingdom of Zhao. No matter how well-informed he was, I still managed to get everything done in just one trip. When he comes back and sets foot in Kyoto, it will be a mess!"
Xilou laughed at himself and said: "You, Zuo Qing, are very good at predicting things. Every time you made a mistake, it was because I was worrying too much."
"There is one more thing." Zuo Qing took out a brocade box from his sleeve and handed it to Xilou. "The prince gave it to me because he was worried that we would be in danger when we went to Liangshan. This thing may be able to save you from danger."
Xilou weighed the weight of the brocade box and roughly guessed what was inside, "The prince cherishes his talents, but he is afraid that if we die, he will not be able to sit on the throne, ha!"
"He won't be able to remain the crown prince for a few more days. When Mo Fei falls, he will be next."
Xilou felt happy when he thought that the day he had been looking forward to day and night was finally coming. He patted Zuo Qing on the shoulder and said: "You and I are allies, friends of life and death, and we will share the blessings in the future!"
As soon as he left the west building, Zuo Qing's expression suddenly collapsed. He was very scared. This feeling was the same as when he had a premonition that his family would be killed ten years ago. Murphy seemed to have doubted himself, but it should be Ge Yiyan who was up to something. He was acting like that just now.