Guo Baiyi studied ink, Boning held the lamp, and Xiao Yuanche picked up his pen and dipped it in thick ink.
After thinking about it for a while, Fang picked up the pen, but put it down again with a solemn look on his face.
After a long while, Xiao Yuanche looked up at Guo Baiyi and said, "Baiyi, how should I write this letter?"
Guo Baiyi was startled at first, then he cupped his hands and said: "My lord, since I am writing a letter to your Majesty, you should not block it, tell the truth, tell the truth, and write down the situation of our army and Shen Jizhou's army in as much detail as possible Some, so that your Majesty can make a judgment on the current situation. It would be inappropriate to be secretive..."
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "What Bai Yi said is exactly what I want. However, there is only one thing. Can you make it clear about the food and grass matter?"
Guo Baiyi said sternly: "Since I want you to make plans, and you are good at long-term strategies, you must also write clearly about the shortage of food and grass. How much food is left in the army and how long it will be enough to last? You should make it clear and clear." That’s good!”
Guo Baiyi paused and then said: "One thing that needs to be made clear is that my lord should not worry about lest his own thoughts influence your lord and cause your lord to make wrong judgments because he caters to your lord's wishes. Lord, please be firm and prudent." , on many important matters, he is more persistent and will not make any objections just because of the Lord’s wishes. Therefore, he should write whatever the Lord thinks!”
When Xiao Yuanche heard this, he said with a clear look on his face: "Wen Ruo's determination is firm and unwavering. I also know it, so I should tell the truth."
He thought for a while, then picked up his pen and started writing.
Less than half an hour later, Xiao Yuanche finished writing the letter, dried the ink, and handed it to Guo Baiyi to read.
Guo Baiyi took it with both hands and looked carefully:
Wenruojianzi:
At the beginning, I discussed world affairs with you and Baiyi. You advocated welcoming the emperor back to the old capital of Longtai. I also followed it. Because I have the title of disobeying the emperor's order, I welcomed the emperor to Longtai and ordered the heroes. From then on , our army will conquer when we attack, and we will win in battle. Wherever the king's troops go, the whole world will bow their heads. This is all your fault.
At that time, you and Baiyi once said that my foundation is in the place where the emperor is. The emperor is in the north, and my foundation is also in the north. However, in the northern part of the Jin Dynasty, heroes stood side by side. At that time, there was the Gongsun family in Yizhou. There is Han Fu in Bohai, Ma Shi in Shaliang, and as for Xuantu and Mowan, they are in the north. Yuan Che has no talent, and he manages to maintain his position, only to be able to stand out among the powerful ones.
A few years later, the changes in the north were as if the earth was overturned, and the sand was cool. The Ma family felt the majesty of the king's master, and went to Longtai to receive education and obey the king's orders. Gongsun of Yizhou, who was greedy for pleasure and did not want to make progress, became the Shen family. The blame for his destruction was his own; Bohai Hanfu, whose ancestors had no shadow, was humble and ashamed, and was forced by the Shen family to commit suicide.
As for Xuantu and Mowan, it is bitterly cold in northern Xinjiang, so there is no need to worry about it for the time being.
From this point of view, in the northern part of the Jin Dynasty, the only person who can compete with Yuan Che in the world is Shen Jizhou.
The Shen family, with four generations and three princes, is rich in the land of five states, has millions of soldiers, and thousands of armored men, and is powerful. Yuan Che is in a difficult situation and strives to become stronger. Now it is no more than the land of three states plus Kyoto, and the army has just passed. One hundred thousand, it will be covered more.
In the battle for the North, who will win, me or Shen?
However, everyone in the world knows that only one can survive in the world, Shen and Xiao. Xiao, Chang and Shen will perish, or Shen, Chang and Xiao will be defeated. There is no other outcome.
Today our army is stationed in Jiuzhang. The land of Jiuzhang has been abandoned for a long time. Fortunately, the soldiers work together, kill the enemy with their lives, build city defenses and fortifications, and the old city can be relied upon for a long time.
We started the army in the spring and moved for a long time. Our army won a small victory at Linting and Bajin Crossing. The soldiers fought bravely and Wenyan was awarded the leadership. However, the soldiers who sank Jizhou gathered hundreds of thousands of people and made a grand comeback.
The thieves' army is powerful, and our army's casualties are increasing day by day. We dare not fight for a long time, so we rely only on the defense of the old Zhang city, which is a maneuver.
Both sides fought dozens of battles, each with a victory or a defeat. Although the heavy thieves suffered casualties, they could not regret their foundation.
On the other hand, our army has suffered casualties of 30 to 40, and the morale of the rest is low. This is a time when our survival is in danger!
Moreover, Longtai Xiaoxiao was obstructing the supply of food and grass in Kyoto; Liu Xuanhan also raised troops to attack our city of Ba, and it was difficult to transport food and grass here in Ba City.
In the old city of Zhangzhou, there were nearly 100,000 soldiers and generals, big and small, who relied solely on Nanzhang for food and grass supplies. Unfortunately, although Nanzhang was rich, it only had one county and the whole city could not afford the resources.
Today, the officers and men are exhausted, food and fodder are getting scarce, and there are many fierce battles in the army, so there are many people who want to retreat. After thinking about it, I also think that I should retreat and return to the capital, renovate the army and horses, store grass and store grain, and wait for the duel with the Shen family next year.
Then we will see who will win in the world!
However, although I have this intention, I also know that if I lose my chance of fighting, there will be no way to pursue me. I also know that if we retreat from this battle, all parties in the north will look at Shen's horse with his head. If I try to do it again, it will be difficult!
Thinking about things before and after, my mind is disturbed and I have no definite plan.
Therefore, I am telling you that I look forward to your early reply to my letter day and night, sincerely!
After reading this letter, Guo Baiyi nodded deeply and said: "Every word of what my lord said is true, I think it is acceptable."
Xiao Yuanche nodded lightly, sealed the envelope, handed it to Boning and said: "This is for you, try your best to send it to Baicheng, and hand it to Wen Ruo personally!"
He seemed to emphasize: "The eight-hundred-mile express can no longer be used. Someone has already broken the rules. Just go there yourself! Work harder and leave immediately!"
Boning carefully put the letter away, cupped his fists and said, "I obey!"
Xiao Yuanche then waved his hand, signaling for Boning to step back.
But Boning stayed where he was, his lips moving as if he had something to say.
Xiao Yuanche raised his eyes and looked at him and said, "Do you have anything else to do?"
Bonin didn't reply, just cupped his fists and handed them over.
Xiao Yuanche glanced at Boning thoughtfully, and then at Guo Baiyi.
Who is Guo Baiyi? Naturally he understood what he meant. He smiled and said: "Since the letter from my lord has been written, Baiyi will leave. I will go back and see the little hamster..."
Xiao Yuanche waved his hand and said: "No need, just stay in Bai Yi!"
He then raised his head and said to Boning: "Just remember, when you talk to me in the future, no matter how big or small the secret is, there is no need to keep taboos between the two of them. One is in white, the other is Su Ling..."
Hearing this, Guo Baiyi stood up in horror, cupped his hands and said: "Baiyi thanks the lord for his trust, and Su Ling thanks the lord for his trust!"
Xiao Yuanche waved his hand lightly and said to Boning: "If you have anything to say, tell me in person."
Boning was still hesitant, but it was obvious that Xiao Yuanche was not shying away from anything, so he swallowed and said, "It's about something about Su Ling and Su Changshi."
"Oh? What else is going on at Su Ling's place?" Xiao Yuanche raised his eyebrows.
"It's not a big deal. It's just that as far as my subordinates know, Su Changshi went to Bohai and the people he met or the two people he took in were not simple." Boning said every word.
"Oh? Come and listen." Xiao Yuanche's expression didn't seem to change much.
"Well, there is no need to say more about Zhao Fengyu, my subordinate. I believe that the master knows his origin, but he also has another connection, that is, he is the uncle of the Black Viper Sect Master Li Qitan. Li Qitan was the master of that year. The son of Han Fu's old subordinate Li Chan, his fiancée is Han Fu's daughter Han Yingniang..." Boning said with a sinister look in his eyes.
"Oh... Su Ling also briefly mentioned this matter in his letter just now. It's not surprising. Zhao Fengyu and Su Ling are senior brothers, and Li Qitan can also be regarded as Su Ling's nephew, so they work together It's not a big deal to fight against the enemy. Furthermore, both Li Chan and Han Fu had an old grudge against Shen Jizhou back then. Since they all have to deal with Shen Jizhou, there's nothing wrong with borrowing strength from each other!" Xiao Yuanche said calmly.
When Guo Baiyi said this from Boning, his heart was in suspense. He knew his master's personality, and if these relationships were as usual, Xiao Yuanche would be suspicious of him.
Now that Xiao Yuanche's words made Guo Baiyi feel comforted, it seemed that Su Ling was really gradually gaining Xiao Yuanche's trust.
This is great!
Boning added: "Besides them, there are two women around Su Ling, one is Wen Fanghua, and the other is of unknown origin and looks a bit mysterious. However, looking at the relationship between this girl and Su Ling and Su Changshi It’s very touching, and seems to be quite sentimental...”
When Xiao Yuanche heard this, he first raised his head in surprise, then suddenly burst into laughter, and soon he burst into tears.
His smile completely confused Guo Baiyi and Boning. This matter is not trivial. Why is the Prime Minister so happy?
Xiao Yuanche stopped laughing and then said with a teasing look on his face: "Are you two wondering why I am laughing?"
Boning and Guo Baiyi nodded at the same time.
Xiao Yuanche said with a smile again: "I smile like Boning, who is so sinister and boring. A person who usually doesn't smile, actually became curious about things between men and women...Also, Su Xiaozi and It is also a good thing to be close to other girls. This Su Ling is quite old. As long as she is a girl from a good family, what do I care about him? But there is one thing, the appearance is worthy of the long history of our Xiao family, otherwise I will not Promise, as long as they are a good match, I will make the decision for them both!"
As he said that, Xiao Yuanche laughed again, as if talking to himself: "I thought Su Ling was an idiot, but I still have a big head over Jing Shu, but now it seems that I am just a fool, haha!" Xiao Yuanche said Others like to gossip and gossip, but who knows that he is also like this now.
Boning was such a sinister person, but he also had an awkward smile on his face. He hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "That girl's appearance is charming to all living beings, and her beauty is peerless."
When Xiao Yuanche heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he laughed and said, "How is she like my daughter?"
Guo Baiyi coughed in panic, but he knew that his lord had a special hobby.
A good woman is even better if she is married.
Although the unknown girl is not married to Su Ling yet, she will be married sooner or later, just in case...
Guo Baiyi didn't dare to think about it again. This eventuality would be nipped in the cradle.
Guo Baiyi hurriedly spoke: "Well, let's talk about the origin and identity of that girl. Lord Boning, can you find out?"
Bonin hurriedly said: "This is something that my subordinates can't figure out. If she were an ordinary girl, Shadow Si Dang would be able to figure it out no matter what. But after I saw her that day, I had already given secret orders when I returned. The Shadow Division investigated... but until now, they have not been able to find out the details of this girl, as if there is no such person in this world..."
Xiao Yuanche heard this and said slightly angrily: "How rare is your Shadow Division? Almost all the Bohai Branch surrendered to the enemy. You, the governor-general, don't know where you can get the confidence that anyone can find out the details.
...Moreover, who allowed you to check on Su Ling behind your back? It’s a waste of energy!”
Boning choked, looked ashamed, lowered his head and said nothing.
Guo Baiyi hurriedly said: "Master, Mr. Boning is not targeting Su Ling. He must make sure that everyone around this kid has no bad intentions towards him... Mr. Boning, based on your feelings
And experience, what do you think this girl is like?"
Boning thought about it for a moment, then said seriously: "That girl seems to be deliberately avoiding me, as if she knows who I am, and has never been willing to face me head-on... But judging from her attire and appearance, she looks like
She is from the south of the Jingxiang River. Moreover, she holds a long sword with a red scabbard in her hand. It looks like a treasure, so she must have strong martial arts skills."
"Oh?" Xiao Yuanche raised his eyebrows, narrowed his eyes and said, "South of the Jingxiang River, could it be Qian Zhongmou's people?"
Boning cupped his hands and said, "This is unclear. If it is really Qian Zhongmou's person, my subordinates think that the person who can hide his identity so deeply must be a member of Hongshaoying, and he must be a high-ranking member."
members..."
Xiao Yuanche pondered for a moment, then waved his hand and said: "How can it be such a coincidence? There are many outstanding people in the south of the Yangtze River, there are more good-looking girls, and there are also many girls from the world who know kung fu. How come there is one like Hongshaoying?"
People? Besides, what does Hongshaoying have to do with us? Is Su Ling stupid or crazy?"
At this time, Su Ling, who was urging his horse to gallop, suddenly sneezed twice for some unknown reason.
Xiao Yuanche waved his hand and said: "Pull him down, pull him down. The two armies are fighting. Military aircraft intelligence is the top priority. You don't need to investigate this matter. When Su Ling comes back, I will find out as soon as I ask!"
"Here!"
Bonin raised his hand and said: "Also, when Su Changshi returned this time, he even took in two personal guards. However, my subordinates felt that the military camp was an important place, so the two people Su Changshi took in defected halfway. I asked my subordinates for instructions, if they could
Let these two people return with Chang Shi smoothly."
Boning didn't say it explicitly, but Xiao Yuanche and Guo Baiyi understood that if Xiao Yuanche let these two personal guards come back, it would be a smooth journey.
If Xiao Yuanche doesn't let these two guards come back, it will be a smooth journey. As for how strong the wind will be, it's hard to say...
Xiao Yuanche asked: "Hey, this kid Su Ling is quite capable of doing things. He made a fortune in silence and actually took in two personal guards. Who are these two people?"
"One is Wu Lingjiao. He was the deputy commander of the White Falcon Guards under Zhao Fengyu. The other... I heard from Su Changshi that he just saved a little beggar along the way. From the subordinates' perspective, he really only had
At eleven or twelve years old, he is a little younger than Master Cangshu."
Xiao Yuanche waved his hand and said: "That's all, Zhao Fengyu's subordinates were worried about Su Ling, his junior brother, and specially left him at Su Ling's disposal. That little beggar was only eleven or twelve years old. How could he have such a complicated background?
So far, don’t worry about it!”
"Here!"
Bonin responded.
Xiao Yuanche then waved his hand and said: "Go ahead and deliver the letter quickly. Let Wen Ruo open it and read it in person. Write a reply immediately after reading it and send it back. Remember to travel day and night and don't delay!"
Boning cupped his fists and said, "I understand!"
Only then did he turn around.
Xiao Yuanche and Guo Baiyi said a few more words, and then Guo Baiyi took his leave and returned to find Cang Shu.
Xiao Yuanche was the only one left in the whole room again.
At some point, the wind started blowing outside.
The wind blew in from the half-opened window, and the originally bright wax lamp flickered brightly and dimly when blown by the wind.
Xiao Yuanche's whole person was shrouded in light and darkness, and his vision became increasingly unreal.
At this moment, footsteps sounded at the door again.
Xiao Yuanche didn't seem surprised. He only said slowly in the darkness: "Come in... people are gone..."