Volume 5 Blood Edict of Murder Chapter 99 Loyalty is sad and sad, long songs should cry
When Su Lingjing was reminded by Xiao Cangshu, she immediately thought to herself, "That's right! That's right! How could I have forgotten this person?"
Xu Wenruo is definitely Xiao Yuanche's right-hand man, but he is also an absolutely special existence beside him.
The Xu family, a wealthy family in Longtai, Kyoto, started with Xu Wenruo's grandfather Xu Kun, Xu Wenruo's father Xu Gao, clan uncles Xu Gai, Xu Dun; elder brother Xu Wenshu, younger brother Xu Wenluo, clan nephew Xu Ji, plus Xu Wenruo himself, a family The eight people are all famous people in the world, and they are collectively called the "Eight Dragons of the Xu Family" by the world. These eight people all have talents in the world, and among them, Xu Wenruo and Xu Ji are more famous.
The Xu family can be said to be the most prominent family in the Jin Dynasty, except for the general Shen Jizhou and the Shen family.
The Xu family has been favored by the emperor of the Jin Dynasty and they are all loyal people. Now that the Jin Dynasty is declining, Xu Wenruo has become an official, and his feelings for Xiao Yuanche have become more complicated.
He is not like Guo Baiyi, who is just a simple schemer. Guo Baiyi even knows Xiao Yuanche's likes and dislikes, and goes to his liking, which is highly appreciated by Xiao Yuanche.
Xu Wenruo was mature and prudent, and he was as steady as Mount Tai in his work. Almost all the military, civil, and strategic strategies of Xiao Yuanche's camp came from Xu Wenruo's hands.
Ordinarily, Xu Wenruo should be Xiao Yuanche's most capable minister, but Xu Wenruo represents the entire Longtai Xu family after his death. Because the Xu family has been favored by the emperor of Jin Dynasty, Xu Wenruo did his best for Xiao Yuanche even though he was in Cao Ying. work.
However, he can be said to be the biggest contradiction in ancient and modern times. His heart is still towards the Jin Dynasty, and he is working hard for the Jin Dynasty, which is in turmoil and dilapidated.
It's just because warlords are now everywhere, the power of the imperial court is declining, and the power of the Jin Dynasty is declining, which is beyond his power.
In desperation, he had no choice but to borrow help from others to revive Tianwei.
Shen Jizhou was greedy for power and had ulterior motives; Liu Jingsheng was a dolphin who guarded the country, but his country was hopeless; Qian Zhongmou settled in a corner and stayed away from the Central Plains.
As for Shaliang Ma Xunzhang and Yi'an Liu Jingyu, they are both mediocre people.
Therefore, when he looked at the world, he had no choice but Xiao Yuanche. In fact, he could not choose anyone else except Xiao Yuanche. Xiao Yuanche's power was second to none in the Kyoto court. For the sake of the Jin Dynasty, to say the least, for the entire In the Xu family, he had no choice but to turn to Xiao Yuanche.
However, he knew that things must not be violated, but he was still worried day and night. In order to achieve a delicate balance between Xiao Yuanche and the emperor of Jin Dynasty, he initiated the strategy of obeying the emperor's orders and disobeying his ministers. He strongly encouraged Xiao Yuanche to welcome the people who were relying on others everywhere. The emperor and Emperor Liu Duan came to Longtai and rebuilt the old palace. The displaced Jin emperor had a place to stay. And the policy of obeying the emperor's orders and disobeying his subjects has become the political program and absolute core of Xiao Yuanche's power.
However, although the emperor was at peace, he had become a puppet in the hands of Xiao Yuanche. Every time Xu Wenruo thought about it, his heart was scratched with paws, and he was filled with despair.
Now, as Xiao Yuanche gradually grows bigger, he knows that the situation is far beyond his control, so he is sometimes unable to control himself.
But the righteousness in Xu Wenruo's heart has not changed at all.
Moreover, this man's character was upright and upright. Whether he was from the Qing faction, the royalists or Xiao Yuanche's camp, they all had great respect for him.
If not for this, he would not have been able to stay in the central position for a long time.
For Empress Dong, he might not come to the rescue.
What if there is another emperor's bloodline?
After thinking about this, Su Ling no longer had any worries, and then said: "Cang Shu, Xu Lingjun is indeed an excellent helping hand. You can come with me to discuss the matter."
Xiao Cangshu shook his head and said: "Although Lingjun and I have the same purpose, what he wants is different. What he wants is in the Jin Dynasty. Xiao Yuanche is my father. No matter what, I will stand by my father's side."
, I just can’t bear the death of my unborn fetus..."
Xiao Cangshu looked secretly and said: "Although I have done such a thing, it is considered righteous, but it must be considered as a breach of filial piety. Furthermore, if my identity is gone, how can Xu Wenruo not worry about it, for fear of being shut down?"
...so, I leave everything to you, Brother Su!"
Su Ling nodded, thinking to himself that Xiao Cangshu is really a pure and pure person! At such a young age, he had these thoughts again, so he said loudly: "Brother, I will definitely live up to my trust!"
Xiao Cangshu then stood up, the two faced each other and bowed solemnly.
Xiao Cangshu just took his leave, and before leaving, he solemnly gave three great gifts to Su Ling.
Su Ling couldn't stop him, Xiao Cangshu said solemnly: "You should bear these three gifts. Please leave innocent lives to my brother."
After saying that, he turned around and left, watching Xiao Cangshu leave.
Su Ling's heart, which was originally cold, suddenly felt warm.
On a young man in this troubled world.
He actually saw the light shining with the goodness of human nature.
After Xiao Cangshu left, Su Ling told Wang Jun and Du Heng to keep an eye on the store. If anyone asked him where he was going, he would say that he went to investigate the matter of missing tea leaves.
After waiting for a while, Su Ling strolled out the door.
Instead of going straight to Xu's house, he went to the water transport terminal first.
I saw that the Cao River was wide and calm. The white sails on the river were quite spectacular.
People were coming and going on the pier. The boatmen were carrying heavy loads and were bent over by the heavy objects.
Ordinary life in the world is miserable, just running around for a living.
Su Ling stopped by the river. The river breeze was already cold, so he didn't waste much time before joining the crowd again.
Although Xu's residence does not have many pavilions, it is large and spacious. Although the main entrance is not very majestic, it is more solemn and solemn.
After looking at it for a long time, Su Ling stepped up the steps and was greeted by guards at the door. Su Ling handed over the token enshrined in the Xiao Mansion and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Tong Bingxu, please don't wait for Su Ling's visit!"
The guard had heard of Su Ling's name a long time ago and did not dare to neglect him. He politely asked Su Ling to wait for a while and then walked into the house.
Not long after, the guard came back and said, "My lord is waiting for Mr. Su in the study." Then he said a word of invitation and led Su Ling into Xu's house.
Xu Wenruo's study room was not big. When Su Ling looked at it, his eyes were filled with books.
Sandalwood was burned in the room, and the fragrance was refreshing.
But Su Ling felt a bit cold.
Only then did he realize that there was no charcoal stove in Shu Lingjun's study.
Xu Wenruo, dressed in a gray-blue gown, was sitting behind the desk with a book in his hand, reading intently.
Beside the table was a cup of tea, steaming slightly.
Su Ling didn't dare to disturb him and stood respectfully in front of the door.
Xu Wenruo read the book for a while, then raised his head and saw Su Ling coming in. He smiled lightly and said, "Sit down for a while until Xu finishes reading these pages."
Only then did Su Ling sit down with her hands folded.
Xu Wenruo remained silent, picked up the book again, and read it attentively.
The study was quiet, except for the sound of the cold wind blowing the bare tree trunks outside the window.
Xu Wenruo was completely immersed in the book, his eyes were good, and sometimes he would pick up a pen and write something on the page.
Su Ling's old injury has not yet healed, and she has worked hard these days. There is no charcoal fire in the room, and soon she feels cold all over, so she has to stand up again and pace gently.
Finally, Xu Wenruo put down the book and looked up to see Su Ling pacing in the room. Only then did he realize that Su Ling was probably suffering from the cold.
Then he apologized a little and said, "I'm used to it. I always light up the charcoal stove in the middle of winter. I didn't want to make Mr. Su catch the cold."
Su Ling hurriedly waved her hands and sat down again. The servant served hot tea. Su Ling took a few sips and felt a little warm.
Su Lingfang wondered: "Your Majesty, even ordinary people's homes have more charcoal fires during this season. Why..."
Xu Wenruo said calmly: "I'm not very afraid of the cold. Besides, the national wealth of the Jin Dynasty is declining. If you save a little, you can do your best."
Then he went outside and said, "Bring us the charcoal stove..."
Su Ling said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, please show your concern for your family and country in small matters. I will just do as you please. Besides, I drank some hot tea and am much warmer now."
Only then did Xu Wenruo look at Su Ling with a meaningful look, nodded and said: "Young Master Su is really a wonderful person..."
The two drank tea for a while, and Xu Wenruo said: "Master Su is here today. Is there anything important?"
Su Ling then said: "Maojian Tea was robbed by a group of unknown thieves, and dozens of boatmen were killed."
Xu Wenruo nodded and said: "I heard Guo Jijiu say this. My small share is better than nothing, but Mr. Su's tea business has been delayed."
Su Ling's heart moved, and she felt that Xu Wenruo seemed to have something to say.
Although he spoke calmly, was he secretly reminding himself that he was just a businessman?
Su Ling chuckled and said: "Anyway, Sikong paid for it. Your Majesty is Sikong's arm, and I am also worshiped by Sikong. Anyway, Sikong will suffer some losses..."
The two looked at each other and laughed.
Xu Wenruo then said again: "But there are clues about this matter? Why doesn't Mr. Su go to Guo Jijiu's place?"
This is a reminder to Su Ling to distinguish between close friends and distant friends.
Su Ling secretly thought, what a Xu Wenruo, a few words that are not revealing, already contain a hint of agility.
Su Ling was not angry either. He knew that Xu Wenruo had a grudge against him, and it was all about the blood edict.
Immediately, he smiled faintly and said: "Big brother in white and the Shadow Division are secretly investigating these matters. I am here today, but it is not for this matter."
Xu Wenruo did not answer his words, looked at Su Ling for a few times, and said in a neither high nor low voice, neither cold nor hot: "Young master Su is young and promising. Not only does he do well in business, but he is also strategic and far-sighted. He also assesses the situation. If you have Sikong's favor, if you only have Sikong in your heart, no matter what happens, if you plan for Sikong with all your strength, you will soon be above me, Xu!"
When Su Ling heard this, he was full of praise, but secretly it was quite sarcastic.
During the Jin Dynasty, he only pretended to be Sikong in his heart. This was an insinuation that he was willing to serve Sikong instead of serving the country.
No matter what happens, I will do my best to plan for Sikong. If it is a serious matter, it will be okay. If Sikong wants to be in power one day, his plan will be treason.
After a few sentences, there are overt praise and implicit sarcasm, often with a sense of blame.
Su Ling sneered a few times, and then said indifferently: "Is it possible that Xu Lingjun and I are not on the same road?"
What he said came straight to the point, without any concealment.
Xu Wenruo still couldn't see a trace of anger and said calmly: "Although you and I are both strategists, we just have different purposes. How can we be on the same path? Besides, Mr. Su is young and promising, and Xu I am already old. From the looks of it, how can Xu dare to walk with Mr. Su on this long road?"
Su Ling thought to himself, Xu Wenruo, you accidentally injured your teammates.
But he still said calmly: "What you said is different, you and I are both working for Sikong, how can we not be fellow travelers?"
Xu Wenruo suddenly raised his head and gave a long smile, staring at Su Ling with stern eyes, and said calmly: "The person Xu planned is, although he dare not say that the family and country's righteousness is a serious conspiracy, I don't know for which family name Mr. Su is planning.
?Is this strategy a conspiracy or a conspiracy?"
Suddenly, he seemed to sigh with emotion: "I recall that at that time, Xu Shao, a famous scholar at that time, once presented me with the title "Chiji"! Xu also felt respectful and solemn in his heart, secretly thinking about who could be worthy of these two words, and would like to have a better look at his style. Now, I
Thinking about the place where Xu Shao really deserves to die, I secretly thought that the recovery was unknown, but the deficit was just a slight error, a huge mistake."
What he said was so calm and calm, but it sounded like a sword to Su Ling's ears.
Su Ling thought to herself that it would be a great honor for Xu Wenruo to let him into the house today.
Su Ling did not defend himself, and was even more interested in testing him. At first he said in an indifferent voice: "Since Su can't handle the deficit, can Ling Jun be able to handle the challenge?"
Xu Wenruo's eyes turned cold and he looked at Su Ling with burning eyes.
"Provide a plan to Xiao Sikong, take Emperor Jin to Longtai, use him as a puppet to issue orders, and then use the name of the emperor to eliminate dissidents and help him take the position of Sikong step by step. Now that the Jin Dynasty is in decline, I don't know Xu Lingjun
What do you think?" At the end of Su Ling's words, her voice was a bit louder, and every word was like a needle, piercing Xu Wenruo's heart.
It was touching Xu Wenruo's heart.
Xu Wenruo was speechless for a long time. Endless pain and desolation suddenly appeared in his eyes, and he raised his head and looked out the window.
Outside the window, the sky is full of red clouds and the cold wind is howling, as if it is going to tear apart the entire Jin Dynasty, which is riddled with holes.
After a long while, Xu Wenruo sighed, as if speaking to Su Ling, but also murmuring to himself: "You are right, I am to blame for the current situation."
He paused, and the helplessness in his eyes became more intense: "However, back then, Xiao Yuanche was very high-spirited and took it as his mission to restore the world. He was different from Wang and Shen Zhiliu!"
Xu Wenruo stood up slowly and walked to the door. The cold wind blew the corners of his clothes, making his eyes full of desolation.
"I have no talent and knowledge, but I know that if I want to help Jin regain the power of heaven, it will be the same as rebuilding the world!"
"But, even so, if something cannot be done, I will do it! Without him, I will live as a minister of Jin and die as a ghost of Jin!" Xu Wenruo's voice suddenly sounded grand and sad.
Suddenly, his eyes filled with sadness and he said: "I thought we were like-minded, but I worked harder and stayed awake for three days. Finally, I followed the emperor's policy of disobedience and planned every step for him."
His voice suddenly became much quieter, and he said with endless regret and loneliness: "There are three thousand avenues, and the prosperity is like a dream. For many years, I have always thought that I am not alone. The people I help with my own hands must be with me through thick and thin."
, a person who is determined and will never give up..."
"It's just that, maybe, I was wrong, completely wrong... I saw it wrong, I recognized it wrong, I'm not wrong!"
When Xu Wenruo said this, his eyes were full of loneliness.
"It is true that he welcomed the Han Emperor, and even eliminated Duan Bailou, Han Zhang, and Xu Gongzu... However, serving the emperor's orders and not obeying them gradually turned into holding the emperor's orders to order the princes. In this world, he did not
He doesn't want to return, but he only wants to develop the power of his Xiao family! Isn't this a great sadness and irony for me?" Xu Wenruo leaned in front of the door and suddenly laughed bitterly.
He is lonely and brave, and his eyes are desolate.
Su Ling was shocked. The person in front of him, Xu Wenruo, truly claimed to be the last lonely minister of the Jin Dynasty. Even Su Ling could relate to the desolation of being full of charms, being honest, passionate, and unable to serve the country.
Xu Wenruo sighed and said slowly: "Times have changed, how can I not know his thoughts. But what can I do? The emperor has no power and no soldiers, how can he check and balance Sikong?"
When he said this, the image of the cowardly Jin Emperor reappeared in his mind, and he couldn't help but shake his head again and again.
"I just want to help Jin, but how can I do it? Su Ling, you are a great talent, if you were me, how would you break the situation? How would you break the situation!"
He asked Su Ling twice in a row, each time more truthfully and more heartbreakingly!
Su Ling was speechless for a long time and could only lower his head slowly.
Xu Wenruo laughed at himself and said: "I can only continue to help him. He has changed and has forgotten the oath we made with him, but I can't forget! I won't forget it for a moment!"
"I dealt with it carefully, secretly protecting the Jin family, and helping Xiao Yuanche become stronger and stronger. If he is not defeated, the Jin family may be able to live in peace for a few years. If he loses, the Jin family will be defeated overnight.
Overturned. Su Ling, you know a lot about medicine. Some medicines are highly poisonous, but in order to prolong your life and survive, you still have to take them without hesitation!"
Su Ling stood up and wanted to comfort him, but didn't know where to start.
Isn't his disappointment in Xiao Yuanche the same as his own disappointment in the human heart of the world?
"I just hope that when he is satisfied, he can remember a little bit of his original intention." After Xu Wenruo said this, a huge feeling of exhaustion came over his heart.
Perhaps the wind in the world was a bit strong, and his figure was a little unstable in the wind.
Su Ling couldn't help but feel a burst of sadness in her heart. She walked slowly to the door, stood side by side with Xu Wenruo, and said softly: "Why don't you leave?"
"Go? Where to go? Shen Jizhou? He looks tough but he relies on his ancestors, but in fact he steals the country! Liu Jingsheng? He has the reputation of being a good horse, but in fact he is a failure. He only guards his Yangzhou, relying on the natural dangers of the Jingxiang River to become a local tycoon.
, secretly ignoring the laws of the court, and the Holy Will even more wanted to
If you don’t respect me, you won’t respect me! Liu Jingyu is weak and ignorant, and the people he uses are nothing but treacherous villains and mediocre people. In this big world, where can I, Xu Wenruo, have a place?” Xu Wenruo’s face was expressionless, and he spoke even more like Feng Qingyun.
It's light, but how can he explain clearly in words what he endured in his heart?
Su Ling sighed with emotion when he heard this.
Xu Wenruo's expression changed. He was already determined to die and said, "Su Gongfeng is here today. I'm afraid he's not just trying to trick me. If he comes to arrest someone, Xu Wenruo will tie him up."
When Su Ling heard this, his face became solemn and he said, "Your Majesty is indeed very courageous and magnanimous. It turns out that he has already seen through the boy's temptation."
After saying that, without waiting for Xu Wenruo to speak, he suddenly bowed down to Xu Wenruo seriously and said, "Your Majesty, you misunderstood. I am here only for the clothes and belt order."
When Xu Wenruo heard this, he was stunned for a moment. Seeing Su Ling saluting and speaking so solemnly, he quickly picked him up and made a silent gesture. He then closed the study door and pulled Su Ling to sit down.
Then he said: "You didn't plan the matter for Sikong, so why did you come to me?"
Su Ling stopped covering up and said: "Dong Si's people do not overestimate their own capabilities, do not try to be forbearing, and try to kill an egg with an egg against a stone. Don't say that they can't scheme against Sikong, but they will succeed. Isn't Dong Si also an ambitious person? Therefore, their life and death are not the same.
It doesn’t matter, I’m here today to ask for something!”
Xu Wenruo nodded slowly and said, "Since the matter has been decided, what else does Mr. Su have to do?"
Su Ling cupped his hands and said, "Please save the Jin bloodline!"
Xu Wenruo's expression changed several times, and he whispered: "You mean the fetus in Empress Dong's belly?..."
Su Ling no longer concealed anything, and in order to dispel Xu Wenruo's concerns, she revealed her thoughts on saving Empress Dong, and finally said: "If the political coup bleeds, the unborn baby will not deserve it!"
Xu Wenruo was speechless for a long time, looking at Su Ling with burning eyes, and suddenly stood up, with an excited look on his face, and said loudly: "It turns out that I thought Mr. Su was the same as those people. It seems that I misunderstood. Mr. Su really deserves to be like Xu Shao."
deficit!"
Suddenly he seemed to find a ray of light in the darkness, and the depressed mood in his words suddenly disappeared: "It turns out that I, Xu Wenruo, am not alone..."
Su Ling didn't point it out. He just felt that the unborn baby was innocent and was fundamentally different from Xu Wenruo. However, he didn't point it out and said: "I want to save people, but I can only rely on my skills to enter the palace, but what about Empress Dong?"
If you can trust me, how can you follow me?"
Xu Wenruo thought about it again and again, and seemed to have made a decision, then he said: "If you want Empress Dong to go with you, it won't be difficult. Mr. Su will wait a moment."
After saying that, he got up and went into the inner room of the study. After a while, he came out with a wooden box.
In front of Su Ling, Xu Wenruo opened the wooden box and found a gold token with the word "Xu" in the middle.
Xu Wenruo said: "This golden order was given by the emperor when I first became the Zhongshu Ling. Sikong didn't know it. But when I returned to Sikong Mansion, Sikong said, since I was the Zhongshu Ling of the Great Jin Dynasty, I was also Sikong's Zhongshu Ling.
, so I gave him another wooden order, saying that it would be more convenient in the future. So I hid the golden order given to me by the emperor..."
After that, he solemnly handed the golden order to Su Ling. Su Ling looked solemn and held it in both hands.
Xu Wenruofang said: "Both the Emperor and Empress Dong know my true intentions. If you take this and go to see Empress Dong, she will naturally follow you."
Su Ling nodded, put the token away, and then said: "This matter is extremely dangerous. If you are not careful, you may die without a burial place. Aren't you afraid that this matter will fail and involve you?"
Xu Wenruo didn't hesitate at all, just shook his head slowly and said: "Sikong Aicai, even if he knew it, he wouldn't touch me. He... still can't leave me."
Su Ling nodded, then stood up and said: "Your loyalty is to you, and Su will definitely live up to your trust."
Su Ling said goodbye, and Xu Wenruo opened the study door for him personally.
The cold wind blew in, making it difficult to open one's eyes.
Su Ling, the young hero, was not afraid of the howling cold wind. He jumped into the wind and frost of the city.
Xu Wenruo stood in front of the door, looking at the boy in white who was walking away.
Everything you see is your younger self.
He suddenly spoke slowly, as if encouraging, but also admonishing.
"Adhere to the will of loyalty and abide by the principle of humility and retreat..."