Fang Jie looked at Shi Bao and said, "I want to avenge my aunt."
When Shi Bao joined Manichaeism, he wanted to make a career just like Lu Shinang. The survival of Manichaeism was not important to him. He nodded and said: "I will accompany you."
Fang Jie couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard this.
When they went north together and arrived in Tokyo, the prince had already led the troops to go on an expedition. As soon as the two of them joined forces, they were ready to chase the prince. Even if the prince could not immediately lead his troops south to avenge Fang Baihua, they could still help the prince fight against Xixia. That way, the prince would be able to fight against Xixia in the future.
Helping them avenge, and feeling less owed, but just as they were about to leave, Fang Jie suddenly fell ill.
With their entire family members killed, liver qi stagnated, repeated battles, and long journeys, Fang Jie's illness became a serious illness. Soon, all the valuables they had on them were sold, and finally Shi Bao's sword was pawned.
There are nursing homes in the city, and the Anjiyuan helps pedestrians and gives out medicines, but Shi Bao doesn't want to eat the food he comes. He would rather go to the dock to work as a coolie to earn money to support the two of them than to receive relief.
Or if they went to the Taiwong Palace to report their names, the people in the Taiwong Palace would not ignore them, but everyone in the city knew that the Prince was leading troops on an expedition, so they could not go to the Taiwong Palace for help. They could only rely on Shi Bao.
Working as a coolie at the dock to make ends meet while waiting for the prince's tutor.
Fortunately, there are countless ships plying the Bianhe River, and there is a lot of business at the wharf. The strong Shi Bao can do the work of five people by himself, so the two of them can persist to this day.
Without Shi Bao, Fang Jie doesn't know where he would have fallen.
When away from home, it is easy to get into trouble, and there are many people who die in a foreign country.
Therefore, Fang Jie always regarded Shi Bao as his savior and naturally did not want to be separated.
The young Marquis of Wen, Lu Fang, knew that there was Ren Jinnu in the carriage, so naturally he would not let Fang Jie, Shi Bao, and the prince's concubine ride in the same carriage. When he saw the two of them coming, he asked two soldiers to give up the horses to them.
Two people.
After Ren Jinnu saw Chao Yong getting on the carriage, he leaned against the carriage in a daze and knew something bad had happened. The place where Chao Yong and Shi Bao were talking just now was still a distance away from the carriage, but she did not hear the conversation.
.
Ren Jinnu hesitated for a moment and said cautiously: "What happened?"
Chao Yong said expressionlessly: "A beloved woman was killed."
Although Chao Yong did not show any sadness, Ren Jinnu still heard endless sadness and anger from Chao Yong's tone.
My condolences, Prince? Take care, Prince?
Ren Jinnu wanted to say a few words of comfort, but the prince didn't show much emotion. Maybe he didn't want others to know his feelings. So Ren Jinnu sat aside obediently and didn't say anything more.
There was silence in the carriage.
Chao Yong arrived at the Tai Palace. Chao Yong got off the car and saw Shi Bao and Fang Jie following him, so he said: "You guys can stay at the Tai Palace first. I will inform you when the army goes to Jiangnan. Lu Fang, go and ask for an imperial doctor."
Treat Fang Jie."
Fang Jie saw that Chao Yong still remembered his illness. He hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Prince."
Chao Yong shook his head and said: "You're welcome, you are a relative of Baihua, I should take care of you. Lu Fang, send them monthly according to your salary, and pay them one month's salary first."
Lu Fang heard this and said hurriedly: "Yes."
Fang Jie was still hesitant about how to exchange some silver with the prince to redeem Shi Bao's sword. Seeing Chao Yong's kindness, he hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "The prince loves you very much. I am proficient in martial arts and am willing to be a pawn in front of the prince's tent."
Shi Bao also hurriedly held up his hands and said: "I am willing to serve."
Chao Yong nodded and said: "Then you just stay in front of the tent and listen. But General Shi should accompany Fang Jie to recover first. Lu Fang, please wait for me to arrange for them to entertain them with good wine and meat. I am a little tired today.
When Fang Jie recovers, I will entertain you again."
Lu Fang and Shi Bao had just seen that Fang Baihua's death had a great impact on Chao Yong, and it was not because of the growth of Daliang. The prince no longer treated the virtuous corporal, so they were not unhappy at all. Instead, they admired the prince greatly.
After entering the palace, Chao Yong said to Ren Jinnu next to him: "I'm a little tired. I'll go to your place another day."
Ren Jinnu also knew the prince's mood and said obediently: "Then the slave family will leave first."
Chao Yong nodded to Ren Jinnu and went straight to Yanfu Hall.
He Yong, the personal eunuch, had been carefully observing the prince's expression in order to judge the prince's mood to avoid causing trouble. Seeing that the prince was silent all the way, he also knew that the prince was in a bad mood.
When he arrived at the Yanfu Hall, he personally served Chao Yong to clean his hands, and after cleansing his face, he said carefully: "Prince, do you want to pass on the meal now or wait?"
Chao Yong nodded and said: "Now."
He Yong saw that Chao Yong cherished his words like gold, so he quickly winked and asked the eunuchs below to pass on the food. He Yong stood aside and waited on him, trying to slow down his breathing so as not to disturb the prince's clear thoughts.
Soon, the food will be served.
Ten dishes and three soups, after the ticket number was opened, the Crown Prince no longer frugal.
In the words of the prince, the more luxurious the palace is, the more money the people can earn. For the sake of the people, they should be more luxurious. Of course, this premise is that everything in the palace is purchased with money, rather than taken from the private sector.
Come on, of course no one in Daliang dares to take anything by force now, so don’t worry about that.
There are no longer many people waiting for dinner in the Taiwong Palace, because the dining table is no longer a long table, but a round table, and a turntable is designed on it. With just a slight turn, the turntable can move the desired dish to you, and
There is no need to tell the waiter what dishes to pick up from time to time as before.
This is also the prince's design. In He Yong's view, the prince's design is no less than the prince's design on clothes, and it saves him a lot of things.
Because in the past, when the prince was eating, he had to always pay attention to the prince's expression. As soon as the prince raised his head, he would see what the prince wanted to eat and quickly pick up some and hand it over instead of waiting for the prince's order. Of course, sometimes mistakes were inevitable.
Although the prince has never punished him for this, there is no guarantee that the prince will always be so kind.
Just like today, the prince is unhappy. If he picks up the wrong dish, it may cause disaster. With the turntable, he doesn't need to pick up the dish, so there is no need to worry about making mistakes.
However, the prince's appetite was obviously not big today, and he did not move the turntable. He just mechanically ate the dish in front of him. If the prince said a few words, He Yong would think that the prince liked this dish. But Chao Yong remained motionless.
But He Yong knew that the prince did not like this dish, but was not in the mood to turn the turntable.
Eat without talking and sleep without speaking. This is an ancient ritual, but the prince never ate a meal without saying a word. Even if he ate alone, he would ask them about some palace affairs or chat with them for a few words.
With the prince's behavior, everyone not only did not think that the prince had a rude air, but instead felt that the prince was very kind. Of course, the prince was indeed very tolerant to them, and would not punish them severely even if they made some mistakes.
There is only one red line that servants in the palace cannot touch, and that is to interfere with matters outside the palace. Whether it is using their own identity or the identity of the master of the palace. In fact, everyone knows that after entering the palace, Yuan
Their identity is gone, and the remaining identity is that of the people around the prince. Even if they do not have any official positions, ordinary officials will not dare to look down upon them after they go out, because they are the prince's people.
In order to prevent the people in the palace from bullying others, the prince strictly ordered the people in the palace to interfere with matters outside the palace. As long as they enter the palace, they should act like a monk. If something happens at home and you must come forward, then break away from the palace and go do it again.
own affairs.
This is a bit unkind, but it is not unreasonable. Those who do not want to accept it can choose to leave the palace, but those who stay must accept this rule.
He Yong really wanted to help the prince turn the turntable. But he was afraid of offending the prince. But seeing that the prince had already finished the plate of food in front of him, if he didn't turn the turntable, he would look too indifferent. Maybe he would be offended.
Come to the prince for punishment.
You never guess when a sulky person will get angry.
He Yong saw that the dishes in front of the prince were getting less and less, and the sweat on his forehead was getting more and more. He was hesitating whether to move the turntable.
Chao Yong suddenly put down his chopsticks and said, "Everyone, please move out."
He Yong was stunned for a moment. Seeing Chao Yong finish the rice in the bowl, he hurriedly asked: "Is this villain going to bring you another bowl of rice?"
After saying that, a drop of sweat dripped from his forehead to the ground.
The rice bowls in the palace are very exquisite, and they are all high-quality products produced by the official kilns, but they are not big. Chao Yong can eat more than five bowls every time, although he also eats a lot of vegetables.
Chao Yong shook his head and said: "No, take all the food away, and you all can go down too. No one will be waiting on you tonight."
After saying that, he walked towards the bedroom.
He Yong wanted to say more, but seeing that the prince had already left, he had no choice but to order the eunuchs below to take the dishes away. At the same time, he ordered the kitchen to be on call in case the prince needed it.
He Yong asked all the eunuchs in the hall to withdraw, looked at the prince who was already lying on the bed in a daze, and then quietly left.
Chao Yong was lying on the bed, looking at the gauze curtain above his head, but what appeared in front of him was a beautiful woman like jade. The two met for the first time in Jiangzhou. The Baihua sword in white clothes assassinated Cai Jiu, but he was at a disadvantage. He used a pole to attack him.
He killed Cai Jiu and took Baihua to escape from the city. He let the boat leave the city. Baihua's heroic words of sacrificing his life for justice along the way made him feel inferior.
As time passed, Baihua and others went to Liangshan to send heroes' invitations and invited the heroes of Liangshan to join the alliance in Tokyo. Then the two of them traveled to the water lake in Liangshan Mountain and fell in love with each other on the island in the middle of the lake. They played with the urchins from the fishing village and made clay figurines by the water bank.
Then they met in Tokyo, visited Daxiangguo Temple, and visited Zhouqiao Night Market. Daxiangguo Temple and the Four Kings Meeting. When the two of them encountered Gao Yanei doing something evil, Chao Yong took action and captured Gao Yanei, and then everyone rushed out in a boat.
to Tokyo.
Chao Yong tried to hold on to the flood gate and was injured and fainted. Fang Baihua carried the rain and jumped into the water to save others. Although Chao Yong only heard about this later, he could also imagine how anxious and panic Fang Baihua was at that time.
These beautiful scenes filled Chao Yong's heart with sweetness. Although the two did not get along for a long time, they had many wonderful moments.
But the situation after that was not so wonderful. The four kings allied themselves with Fang La to revolt. Not long after, Daliang also raised his flag to rebel. The two of them took sides and fought against the Song Dynasty together. Until Fang La's army was defeated, Chao Yong sent someone to invite him.
Fang Baihua went north, but was rejected by Baihua. Then Muzhou fell and Bangyuan Cave was breached. Chao Yong was also sleepless and sent many people to the south of the Yangtze River to find out the news.
At first, he didn't get the exact information about Baihua, but he found out that Fang Baihua was not among Tong Guan's prisoners. This also reassured Chao Yong. Sure enough, a few days later, Fang Baihua sent someone to deliver a letter, saying that she had successfully broken through.
But he went south to join Lu Shinang.
When Chao Yong received this letter, he was also very angry. He was angry that Baihua had already done so many things for Manichaeism and did not come north to meet him. But after that, Chao Yong led his troops to retreat from Liao and exterminate Xia, running around every day.
Fighting, he forgot about the unhappiness. However, he did not expect that Fang Baihua would die.
When he thought about it, without the Western Army, Tong Guan was already a paper tiger with teeth pulled out, which could be broken by a poke. Even if the remaining Manichaean forces could not unify Jiangnan, they were still one of the best forces in Jiangnan. Fang Baihua's safety was still guaranteed. But
He did not expect that Fang Baihua would die at the hands of Manichaeism.
Many fortresses were breached not by the enemy, but from within.
Chao Yong did not experience any internal strife from the moment he fell in Caoliang Mountain to the time he raised his troops to destroy the Song Dynasty. In other words, he only had a few small battles with Song Jiang and eliminated the serious problem of Song Jiang. Then with the power of Xingchen Xianxia and the Nine Heavens Xuannv Empress, and
His invincible divine power and invincible record made everyone gather under his command, so they ignored the internal fighting.
Now that I think about it, Fang Baihua's situation is really dangerous.
Most of the people in the Fang family were killed by Tong Guan. Only Fang Baihua and Fang Jie escaped. However, Lu Shinang had a hundred thousand troops under his command, and the main force was still Manichaean followers. In this way,
Lu Shinang and Fang Baihua had a fatal conflict. If
Without Fang Baihua, Lu Shinang is the supreme commander of this army. He has the final say on where the army goes. Even if he captures Jiangnan and establishes a new country in the future, he will still be the emperor. But with Fang Baihua, everything is different.
Yes, Fang Baihua is
The holy aunt of Manichaeism has a higher status in the religion than Lu Shinang. Once she comes, Lu Shinang should listen to her. Even if Fang La originally appointed him as the commander-in-chief of this army, but times have changed, Fang Baihua still has enough
Reason to seize Lu Shinang's position.
And if Fang Baihua becomes the commander-in-chief, everything will have nothing to do with Lu Shinang. Even if Jiangnan is swept across the Yangtze River again in the future, the world will still belong to the Fang family. Even if Fang Baihua cannot be the queen, the Fang family still has Fang Jie, and he
But he can be an emperor.
This is not fair to the Manichaeans, because according to Manichaean status, Lu Shinang's status is obviously higher than Fang Jie. Fang Baihua cannot be the queen, then it is Lu Shinang's turn.
Become the emperor. But according to Fang La's previous rules for appointing the prince, Fang Baihua will not give up the country to him.
Manichaeism has been spread to the Central Plains for hundreds of years. It was not founded by the Fang family and Fang La became the Holy Duke. It was just because Fang La was highly skilled in martial arts and a righteous man. Fang La brought Manichaeism to conquer the world, and then regarded the world as belonging to the Fang family.
, Manichaeism became the tool used by the Fang family to conquer the world. To say that the top leaders of Manichaeism did not
It is impossible to be dissatisfied. After all, the world was conquered by Manichaeism, and the world should be jointly owned by Manichaeism. In that case, after Fang La, anyone who is a high-ranking person will have the opportunity to take over the world. But the Fang family is unique
, then they have no chance at all, and they have to be careful about Fang La crossing the river and demolishing the bridge.
But Fang La's prestige in the religion prevented them from saying anything.
However, after Fang La died, there were still people from the Fang family who wanted to command the army, and the higher-ups in Manichaeism were dissatisfied. After all, Manichaeism does not belong to the Fang family. After Fang La died, they were the ones with the highest status in the religion, not
A member of the Fang family. The Manichean Church will choose a new Holy Communion, but he will never be a member of the Fang family again.
Fang Baihua became a holy aunt, firstly because Fang La was a holy male, and secondly because Fang Baihua was highly skilled in martial arts and had a beautiful appearance, which could attract many handsome men to join Manichaeism. But Fang Baihua dived in Tokyo to save Chao Yong.
After that, it was announced that she had a master, and she was far away from the leaders in the religion. In addition, Fang Baihua's lover was not a man from Manichaeism, but a young man from Liangshan.
Overlord Fang Baihua is of no use to Manichaeism. No one would think that they can guarantee the peaceful coexistence of the two families through marriage. Moreover, the Manichaeism people have not yet paid attention to the power of Liangshan. In their view, seizing
The world must be dominated by Manichaeism. After sweeping across the south of the Yangtze River, they will lead their troops north to seize Tokyo, and then wipe out Chao Gai of Liangshan, Tian Hu of Hedong, and Wang Qing of Huaixi.
It is impossible for them to abide by the past covenants. Although the Tokyo Alliance was proposed by Manichaeism, Manichaeism also gave Tian Hu and Wang Qing a lot of gold and silver and asked them to raise armies. But they thought more about the future.
I will take the gold and silver back instead of being neighbors with them.
Although the Manichaeans later suffered a disastrous defeat and Liangshan took the opportunity to capture Tokyo, Lu Shinang did not think that Liangshan's troops would be stronger than those under his command. The troops under his command could be said to be one-third of the elite of the Manichaeans.
After the Manichaeans raised their troops, they divided into two groups. One group was led by Fang Qifu, who went north, and the other group led by Lu Shinang, who went south. The elite of the sect were divided into two groups.
For three, Fang Qifu and Lu Shinang each brought one, and the remaining one accompanied Fang La to protect him and deal with emergencies. However, they did not expect that their plan to quickly take Jiangnan failed miserably. Fang Qifu and Lu Shinang failed miserably.
All the soldiers and horses around Fang La were annihilated by Tong Guan. Only the soldiers and horses led by Lu Shinang who went south escaped due to the long distance and slow return of reinforcements.
After the Western Army was fully mobilized, Lu Shinang felt that his troops could roam the south of the Yangtze River. Even if he looked at the world, he was not afraid of any troops except the Western Army. What's more, he was also the highest-ranking person among the remaining senior leaders of Manichaeism.
, although the places where Manichaeism has the largest congregation have been cleansed by Tong Guan, the Manichaeism congregation in the south of the Yangtze River
There are still many. As long as he is given time, he will soon be able to gather hundreds of thousands of troops and sweep across the south of the Yangtze River. Even if Daliang unifies the north, he can still fight against each other. There is no need to use Fang Baihua and the Liangshan alliance, and of course he doesn't want to
Let Fang Baihua and Chao Yong get married, otherwise Fang Jie will have the support of Daliang, and Jiangnan will probably still belong to the Fang family.
This is unfair both from a personal and Manichean perspective.
Lu Shinang had too many reasons to kill Fang Baihua.
Chao Yong only regretted that he didn't think of it earlier and let Baihuaxiang disappear. Thinking about some of the previous dissatisfaction and doubts about Baihua, he also wanted to give himself a few slaps.