Since Zhao Kuangyin left last time, Shi Shouxin has never left the mansion or seen a single person.
It's not that we refuse to see guests, it's that no one cares about us at all.
Guo Rong's attitude has been very clear: whoever pleads for mercy will be guilty.
Who dares to take this risk in the early stage of this big battle?
As time went by, seeing Guo Rong's preparations before the expedition becoming more complete, Shi Shouxin felt more and more what it means to be warm and affectionate, and thoughts of regret began to appear gradually.
When did it start?
Kill Wang Jixun!
But should Wang Jixun deserve to die?
Damn it!
Shi Shouxin was not a man of faith. During his early wars, he had many innocent lives in his hands, but Wang Jixun's violence was still difficult for him to accept.
Since he deserves to die, why bother to stand up for him?
And if you don’t agree with him, a civil servant will step on you!
Isn't it okay to just step on yourself?
Thinking about the relatives and friends who had agreed with him in front of him and greeted Luo Youdu's eighteen generations of ancestors, they were not obediently obeying Li Gu's orders.
The face that instigated me to stir up trouble and said I was supportive is still vivid in my mind.
The only one who is truly stupid is myself.
Shi Shouxin smiled drunkenly and bitterly.
Han Lingkun strode into the lobby and saw Shi Shouxin slumped on the ground like mud, and snatched the wine jar from his hand.
"Drink, drink, drink, you know how to drink. What do you think you look like? Are you still the Shi Gandang who dared to attack behind enemy lines with fifty cavalry and attack a thousand-man escorting grain team?"
Shi Shouxin saw the person coming clearly and said, "Hey, who is it? Staying in Tokyo? Wait, let me get up and salute you."
He struggled to stand up, but his feet were weak and he squatted on the ground.
Han Lingkun laughed angrily when he said something to him, "You're such a damn duck with a tough mouth. If you envy you, just say it." Seeing that he was still thinking about it, he stepped back with his foot, then sat down next to him and took a jar.
I looked at the mouth of the bottle and saw that not a drop was left. I said "stingy" and threw it aside.
Then he said: "Not to mention, the feeling of staying in Tokyo is really good!"
The emperor personally led the expedition, and those who could stay behind were either the crown prince or his close associates.
Han Lingkun may not have been given the chance to do this southern expedition because of his achievements in conquering Shu, but it was worthwhile for him to be appointed to stay in Tokyo.
Shi Shouxin's mind was dizzy, and he was even more angry and wanted to kick him back. He raised his foot, but he really couldn't bend and kick someone, so he thought for a while and handed over the wine in his hand.
Those who can walk into this lobby at this time are the ones who truly regard themselves as friends.
Zhao Kuangyin is the first, and Han Lingkun is the second.
Han Lingkun took the wine and took a few sips before saying, "Why bother!"
Shi Shouxin hummed: "I want you to take care of it."
Han Lingkun put the wine jar aside and said: "In fact, it is good for people to change their way of life. Times are different now, and the official family is doing big things. I don't know if we can really unify it. But I can continue to live the same way as before.
No. Everyone is changing. The first thing to change is the inspection in front of the palace. After the Battle of Gaoping, he began to support the officials and killed more than 70 generals. Next came the envoys, who have been cooperating with the officials.
Restrict military discipline. The top leaders of the Imperial Palace Department and the top leaders of the Guards and Military Department are all changing. If we don’t make changes, we will wait to be compared."
"They are all working for the officials, so why should we care too much about civil and military affairs? If you think about it carefully, the officials do not favor civil servants, they just do not favor us like the late emperor did. From the beginning, we ourselves felt unfair. In fact? What about the officials?
Is it possible to kill a person by mistake? Is it possible to show favoritism to a civil servant who made a mistake?"
Shi Shouxin was speechless.
Guo Rong was famous for his ruthless tactics, and later generations often said that he would be punished for minor offenses.
No matter the ministers or generals.
"Besides, it's okay to be friends with Wenchen. Maybe he's not that straightforward, he says something, and he keeps swearing. But he won't force you to do anything you don't want to do, nor will he embarrass you, and he can be considerate.
Your troubles. Let’s take wine as an example. We are like spirits, hot and enjoyable, but strong. We have conflicts from time to time, ignore each other for a few days, and then get together strangely."
"Making friends with Brother Luo is like fine wine. It may not taste good when you drink it, but it will make you inexplicably intoxicated and leave you with a long aftertaste."
Shi Shouxin rarely refuted, did not speak, and was not angry.
Han Lingkun took another sip of wine and said: "Brother Luo is actually very good to you. Look at his methods in Kaifeng Mansion. Do you really think he can do nothing to you? It's just that he has a lot of energy in his stomach and won't argue with you. Look at you.
How have you prepared your soldiers? I don’t expect you to become friends, but don’t get along as rivals. Really, you are not qualified.”
Patting Shi Shouxin's shoulder, Han Lingkun said: "I'll go talk to Brother Luo and see what he can do."
Shi Shouxin said hoarsely: "Do you think he might help me?"
Han Lingkun shrugged his shoulders and said: "Who knows! If it were me, I would definitely not help. It would be good if he didn't step on me. But for him, I'm not sure. Give it a try. Seeing you like this makes me feel uncomfortable too. Sell a piece
Go ahead and find him a beautiful chick at most."
"gone!"
Han Lingkun walked forward and waved.
When Luo Youdu returned home, he saw a big stupid man walking towards the open space on the right carrying a thick piece of wood on his shoulders.
Luo Youdu was lying on the horse in a funny way, with his chin on the horse's head and laughed: "Why does this dignified future Tokyo stay-at-home come to my house to work as a coolie? I can't afford to pay for you."
Han Lingkun didn't say anything after hearing this. He placed the wood in the designated place and then trotted over and said, "Isn't this what I want to ask for? Help me with some work so that I can talk more."
He said that he would come and hold his horse for him.
"No need!" Luo Youdu got off his horse and said, "Go into the house."
"Okay!" Han Lingkun responded, patted the dust on his hands, and walked into the house.
Luo Youdu and Lao Hu directly served the wine and sat looking at him, waiting for him to speak.
Han Lingkun opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to speak. He had forgotten the lines he had compiled for a long time.
"Are you here for Shi Shouxin?"
Luo Youdu laughed knowingly.
Han Lingkun couldn't help but nodded and said: "I know this matter is difficult to handle, but I can't help it. After thinking about it, brother, you can give me an idea. How can I let the officials do it without angering them?
Spare this bastard Shi Shouxin."
"Simple, this matter is not difficult to handle!" Luo Youdu nodded seriously: "I will just go and plead with the officials."
Han Lingkun's face changed slightly and he said hurriedly: "This can't be done. Zhao Kuangyin went to persuade him and gave him a reprimand. He also said that the person who asked for mercy would be punished with the same crime."
Luo Youdu said indifferently: "How can this be the same? Zhao Kuangyin is Zhao Kuangyin, and my name is... Luo Youdu!"