The spring is warm and flowers are blooming, and there are many tourists along the Qinhuai River. Under the willow banks of the river with blooming flowers, the ladies and talents lingering here are like the most vivid brushwork in a landscape painting.
After the rain last night, the fog on the Qinhuai River also dispersed. The Qinhuai River, which had not seen its true appearance for a long time, once again showed its graceful figure. The fresh and moist air came oncoming, making people feel refreshed.
Among the red and green flowers, a small pavilion by the river is looming in the undulating sea of flowers. Occasionally, hearty laughter comes from the pavilion, and is quickly carried away by the wind.
Lu Heng and the other three were sitting in the pavilion, talking about these interesting things about Jiangning today, which was quite comfortable and relaxing. Wine was being boiled on the small stove beside them, and the rich aroma of wine filled the air, blending with the faint fragrance of flowers.
It makes people drunk.
"Now this rain has solved the problem in the south of the Yangtze River!" Zhang Wenshan stood by the pavilion with his hands behind his back, looking at the fresh and elegant Qinhuai River in the distance, and said with a smile in his tone with relief.
"Yes, Jiangning is the granary of the imperial court. Once Jiangning is hit by a disaster, the entire Zhou Dynasty will inevitably be turbulent! Now, this rain has solved the drought in Jiangnan. It really comes at the right time!" Prince Ning sat there, drinking.
Wine, he said with a smile.
Zhang Wenshan nodded, walked over, sat down, filled himself a glass of wine, and sighed: "I really don't know when the imperial court will resolve the war in the north. This war has been going on for many years, the national treasury is empty, and the people are suffering.
.If things go on like this, no matter how wealthy I, Dazhou, will be, I will be emptied of money!"
Prince Ning also had a dull look on his face. He held the wine glass, shook the golden liquid in it, and said with a wry smile: "I'm afraid it won't be over in a short time. According to the news from Tokyo, it is said that I am planning to do it again.
Send troops to conquer the Turks. This time, the Turks should be driven to Mobei! Haha!"
After saying this, Prince Ning didn't know what he thought of. While drinking, he shook his head and smiled.
Zhang Wenshan snorted coldly and said with a hint of sarcasm on his face: "Oh, I have heard this for at least ten years. I say this every time, but what is the result?"
Prince Ning looked at the angry expression on Zhang Wenshan's face and shook his head in amusement.
Zhang Wenshan held down the wine glass with one hand, with a look of nostalgia in his eyes, turned his head and looked at the northern sky, with a look of regret on his face, and sighed: "If General Di Wu hadn't..."
"Wenshan, be careful what you say!" Prince Ning directly stopped Zhang Wenshan from continuing, stared at him sternly, and said in a deep voice: "After so many years, don't you still understand?"
Zhang Wenshan shook his head with a wry smile and sighed: "How could you not understand? Oh, it's just that it's a pity! It's a pity that a tiger general has been lost!"
On the side, Lu Heng sat there with a smile on his face, listening quietly to the two old men talking, his smiling eyes full of confusion. He really seemed like he didn't understand anything.
Lu Heng had heard something about General Di Wu before. He knew that this man was a descendant of Di Renjie, a famous minister during the Wu Zetian period. He was originally the most dazzling general in the hundreds of years since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty. However, more than ten years ago,
, but was implicated in the rebellion of the third prince. His whole family was executed and the nine clans were annihilated.
Zhang Wenshan was also dismissed because of that case. The difference is that he is still alive. But Di Wu has fallen into hell forever.
Back then, the third prince was a strong contender for the position of crown prince. He had many talented people under his command, and he was also favored by the Holy Spirit. However, in the palace battle with the prince for the heir apparent, this man ended up missing a trick.
Not only was the third prince sentenced to death, but none of his disciples were spared. However, one of them was extremely innocent. He was Di Wu.
In fact, Di Wu and the third prince had nothing to do with each other. They just knew each other. However, a general with a heavy army was already suspicious of others. In addition, the only meeting between Di Wu and the third prince was noticed by the prince.
After the rebellion of the third prince occurred, Di Wu was secretly recalled from the border by the emperor. He was then thrown into a prison, and three days later, his entire family was executed.
The huge Di family completely disappeared from the Zhou Dynasty, and none of the descendants of famous officials were spared.
Although, three years later, Di Wu's rebellion was proved to be an unjust case. Di Wu, who died unjustly, was restored to his honor. He was not awarded the posthumous title of General Shengwu of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the emperor also issued a guilty edict.
But everything has become a thing of the past. Famous generals have fallen, and there is no one to guard the borders. The Zhou Dynasty's war against the Turks has also changed from being aggressive in the past to being passive and being beaten everywhere now.
Speaking of these, Prince Ning and Zhang Wenshan couldn't help but sigh.
"Oh, what a pity!" Zhang Wenshan raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp, with a strong smell of alcohol in his mouth and a look of helplessness and regret on his face.
"Since ancient times, famous generals are like beauties, and they are not allowed to grow old in the world! If there is knowledge under Di Gong's spring, I don't know what it would be like. It is my family that is sorry for Di Gong!" Prince Ning also had a sigh on his face, and his gray beard danced wildly in the wind.
The pavilion was immersed in a touch of sadness, and the surrounding air seemed to condense at this moment. The breeze blew by, and the soft sounds made by the flowers seemed no longer relaxed and comfortable. Rather, it seemed that it was for the person who lived there ten years ago.
The fallen general was crying softly.
The fire in the stove was still burning, and the red fire licked the blackened base of the wine vessel. Wisps of wine aroma floated from the golden wine and were blown into the air by the wind.
"Brother Zhan, what are the prince and the others talking about?" Not far from the pavilion, the warriors in charge of guarding looked at the three people in the pavilion with some confusion.
They were still talking and laughing just now, but now they have a sad look on their face. Uh, no. Why is that scholar still looking like that, smiling like Maitreya Buddha?
A warrior asked in a low voice to the powerful man beside him.
"Stand your guard!" The man's face was like steel, without any expression. He opened his mouth and his voice was like steel rubbing against each other.
The warrior smiled faintly, and then returned to his position. His eyes scanned the surroundings like lightning.
The powerful man gently closed his eyes and clenched his fists tightly behind his back.
"General Di!" The man's heart trembled slightly, his lips moved slightly, and he murmured.
The atmosphere became a little dull, with a faint look of sadness on the faces of the two old men. It was as if the picturesque Qinhuai scenery in front of them could not enter their eyes.
Lu Heng picked up the wine glass and took a sip. He tapped the table with his fingers, looked at the two old men, shook his head and said with a smile: "Hey, you two. It's true. This picturesque scenery makes you so beautiful."
It's messed up! The past is forever gone, why don't you two old men look forward?"
As soon as the words were spoken, the two old men looked at each other angrily.
"Heartless!" Zhang Wenshan's gray beard was shaking with anger, he stared at Lu Heng and cursed.
"That's right!" Prince Ning glared at Lu Heng like an enemy and was very satisfied with Zhang Wenshan's evaluation.
Lu Heng shrugged his shoulders, looking innocent.
After the two old men finished criticizing Lu Heng, they became silent again. After that, the two old men looked at each other in unison.
Well, I took another look.
"Hahaha!"
The old man finally put aside the troubles in his heart and laughed freely.
The breeze blew by, and the weeping willows hanging in the river rustled. The slightly swaying willow branches drew ripples on the dripping river. The refreshing fragrance of flowers blew into the small pavilion, taking away the faint sadness. The atmosphere finally