"What Madam said is absolutely true. Zebang and I will obey Madam's orders in everything."
Wei Yao and Wang Zebang bowed in salute, their lowered backs curved respectfully, and even their thick black hair hanging loosely on their shoulders showed a submissive straightness.
Seeing that they suddenly became so serious, Zheng Quchi did not feel proud and complacent, but instead felt a lot of pressure.
"No, you can at least put forward your opinions and share your opinions. I'm not afraid to tell you that I don't have much experience in politics and decision-making, let alone the ability to be an official and a leader. Most of my opinions are immature. You If you feel something is wrong, or if there is any lack of consideration, you must say it, otherwise I will point you to the wrong path and we will run in the wrong direction together."
Zheng Quchi doesn't want to be a talker. She knows how much she weighs. Sometimes she just talks about her personal thoughts, which does not mean that the thoughts are timely and appropriate, nor does it mean that they are definitely right.
Let a hundred flowers bloom, a hundred schools of thought contend, communicate and learn from each other, and talk freely about experiences and ideas. This is the guideline to the right direction. They just agreed and echoed, but as time went by, she might not even believe it, and she became very satisfied.
When the two of them heard that Madam actually thought so, they couldn't help but laugh bitterly.
"Madam, do you think Zebang and I are the kind of villains who only know how to follow the crowd?"
Wei Yao's question made Zheng Quchi not know how to answer for a moment.
Wang Zebang also said: "Many times, Madam has a keen intuition like a beast. Although you are unfamiliar and doubtful about certain things, you have three things that are particularly admirable."
"First, she has a sense of responsibility. Everything she thinks and considers is based on practical and general considerations, and she is impartial and impartial. Second, she is very careful and always makes up for shortcomings or shortcomings to prevent the loopholes from getting bigger and bigger. The third is courage. Madam acts neatly and has a strong heart. She is often able to withstand pressure and grievances that others cannot bear. She will not shrink back from any difficulties, but will face them bravely."
After Wei Yao waited for him to finish speaking, he continued: "Madam, you have underestimated yourself. You have the ability to become a superior. Even if you are immature and unfamiliar in some aspects, Zebang and I both believe that in the face of major events, In leading us in the new direction of development, Madam will not be wrong. We are convinced that Madam, please do not doubt yourself."
Zheng Quchi has dealt with all kinds of things these days. To be honest, there is no one that she is sure of or confident about. They all have the courage to do it step by step.
She missed it, for example, she went to the county town alone to look for someone and was wronged by the city guard, almost putting herself in danger.
She also thought poorly about things like the car shop. She thought about things too simply. If Aunt Mei, Zhang Qinan and the others hadn't helped her, she might not have gotten things done yet.
She has also been careless, reckless, and mischievous.
Zheng Quchi admits that she is not a perfect person at all. She has as many shortcomings as a hair. Sometimes she suddenly questions herself. As the general's wife, is she here to help them or to make up for the match? ?
But now that she heard what Brother Wei and Wang Zebang said about her, her anxious heart finally had a weight to calm down.
She scratched her cheek in embarrassment, feeling that it was too pretentious for such a careless person to rely on other people's praise to strengthen her confidence: "I, I'm not as powerful as you say, I used to be the biggest When I was an official, I only managed a dozen or twenty people. Suddenly, there were so many people who needed to be responsible. I just felt..." She sighed softly, dropped her shoulders and said as if giving up the struggle: "Okay, I said To be honest, I'm afraid of making mistakes, so I can do it by myself, but I can't bear the consequences of my mistakes, and you and the Four Elephants Army and even more people will bear the consequences of my mistakes with me."
People with a strong sense of responsibility will have higher standards for themselves. Obviously, her strong sense of responsibility has put pressure and constraints on her.
Wang Zebang and Wei Yao were stunned, obviously they couldn't think of how to comfort her.
In the past, the general would not have such an idea. He is a person with strong decision-making and execution skills. Moreover, the general is also a person with high cognition, tough skills and abilities. This kind of person must also combine knowledge and action. Practitioners never doubt themselves, let alone be condemned by a sense of responsibility.
Madam, you are indeed a completely different person from their general.
Seeing that they were silent, and realizing that his own psychology might invisibly put pressure on others, Zheng Quchi immediately stopped the topic: "Okay, don't think about it, I'm just talking casually, we'll see what the situation is then. Bar."
She asked again: "By the way, when will we leave for Shengjing?"
Wei Yao pulled back his thoughts. He originally wanted to say that it was up to the madam to decide the time, but then he remembered what she had just said, and he hesitated to spit out the words in his throat.
He thought for a while and gave a suggestion: "The day after tomorrow at the latest. There is basically enough time to resolve the matters on the subordinates' side, and there is still room for arrangements that need to be made. In addition, if we take the land route to Shengjing Express It will take about ten days if it is slow, and it will take more than half a month if it is slow. The water route can save half the time. However, Julu Shimodian and Nanchen River are about to move recently. If we take the water route, we are likely to be in danger and ambushed. Therefore, my subordinates suggest that it is safe to do so. Some go by land.”
In the past, he would not have given so much advice and content in one breath, but since he knew his wife's doubts about him, he decided to slowly teach her to understand all the unfamiliar things she had left to fill her shortcomings.
In this way, when her cognitive scope is broadened, she has the decisiveness to deal with things. Every time she makes a decision, she no longer has to step on a tightrope in the air. She can only fumble, worry, and move forward cautiously.
Obviously, Wang Zebang's mentality at this time was the same as Wei Yao's. He also gave his own opinions and suggestions: "It is indeed not appropriate to delay the time any longer. The military drills between Ye State and several other countries are scheduled for Chunsou, which is at the end of this month. , we hurry up and hurry up, or we just happen to be in time. The most important thing is that King Ye still doesn’t know the news about the eldest prince. Should we report it to the emperor after we enter the capital, or should we send a letter before setting off on the road? The matter needs to be confirmed.”
"Then hurry up, arrange the team tomorrow, and set off early the next morning, and wait for His Highness the Crown Prince to raise him for two more days... However, why is Adjutant Wang so entangled in the eldest Crown Prince's affairs? Wouldn't it be better to let King Ye know earlier? "
Now, whenever King Ye wants a safe successor, he will treat the eldest son well and rebuild old friendships with him. It is considered a great achievement for them to tell King Ye about this matter earlier. Maybe they can still get it in Shengjing. A courtesy from King Ye.
"Madam, if we stand neutral and do not help each other or interfere with each other, this matter will not matter. But if Madam intends to favor the eldest prince, then we need to think about it. If we inform the palace of the eldest prince's news in advance, Will it be discovered by some interested people?"
"The palace can be said to be a place so complicated that it is difficult to distinguish between humans and ghosts. Some people welcome the return of the eldest prince, while others are opposed to his appearance."
Zheng Quchi knew everything, and she understood after listening: "Let's not talk about it for now. If the message arrives at the palace first, the people we escort may also encounter trouble. In this case, it must be kept confidential. Before Shengjing, I will personally report the news to King Ye."
Their words inspired her a lot and gave her a better idea: "Let's divide into two groups and go on the road. The people escorting the bandits and Princess Sheng'an will be in the same team. I think with a talisman like Princess Sheng'an, someone can Even if those people with inner ghosts want to act, they have to consider the consequences, so we will form a team with His Royal Highness, disguise ourselves and take another route."
This arrangement is indeed more secure and comprehensive.
"Madam can hide in the carriage, but Zebang and I have to show up. In this case, we can't be in the same team as madam, otherwise others will be suspicious." Wei Yao frowned.
"I have Lan Yue, Wu Liang, Sixi and Kongli here. In addition, His Royal Highness's martial arts are not weak, so I think the problem shouldn't be big," she said.
While Wei Yao and Wang Zebang were still hesitating, they heard an unusual explosion.
Bang——
What is that sound? !
The three of them looked sharply towards the place where the sound came from.
Wei Yao carefully identified the source of the location, and his expression suddenly changed: "It's the location of the water prison in the back mountain -"
The water prison...isn't it the place where Qiu is imprisoned?
Zheng Quchi subconsciously ran away, and Wei Yao and Wang Zebang followed suit. However, they had Qinggong at their side and quickly caught up with Zheng Quchi.
Seeing her serious expression and rushing to the scene of the incident, Wei Yao said, "Please forgive me, madam", then he grabbed her waist, took her off the ground, jumped up, and started running quickly.
When they arrived, they saw traces of a fierce fight everywhere near the water prison, and the guards were all missing. Because of this startling movement, many soldiers patrolling and guarding near the camp were gone. Came over.
They came a little slower, and as soon as they arrived, they saw the backs of Wang Zebang and Wei Yao before they arrived at the water prison. Because Zheng Quchi was short and standing in the front, they did not see them immediately when looking from behind.
"Adjutant Wang, Officer Wei, what happened?"
A guard asked in a tight voice.
Wei Yao turned back: "Someone broke into the water prison. All the guards of the water prison should have chased him in. You guys should stay outside first and don't act rashly!"
After the explanation, he said to Zheng Quchi: "Madam, you stay here with them first. Zebang and I will go to the water cell first to see the situation."
Wang Zebang also turned around and said sternly to all the soldiers: "Everyone, listen carefully and protect your wife. You must not let her be harmed in the slightest."
When a group of soldiers saw the general's wife present, they immediately saluted. The ordinary soldiers knelt down, the spearmen held their guns in salute, and the generals greeted them with military salutes. Everyone said in unison like a wave: "Yes!"
Zheng Quchi saw that there were cracks in the stone door that closed the water cell. Even such a thick stone could not withstand the opponent. Moreover, all the guards were dispatched but there was no movement underneath... The situation was not optimistic.
She didn't talk about anything to stop them from investigating the situation. She just said solemnly: "Be careful. Your safety comes first in everything."
The two nodded: "Yes."
As soon as she turned around, the two figures rushed into the water prison. Zheng Quchi was waiting outside. It felt like the seconds were passing like the sun, and the sweat on her forehead was dripping from her forehead.
But it's not good to wait like this. She always remembers that she is the general's wife. She cannot be like an ordinary woman and only rely on others to save her when encountering problems.
She raised her voice and asked clearly: "Where are the feather soldiers?"
Behind him, a group of people immediately came to their senses and responded one after another: "My subordinates are here."
"You quickly go to the water prison and set up a formation. Keep an eye on all the blind spots at the entrance and exit of the water prison. If there is any abnormal movement, follow the order and shoot arrows."
"We obey the order."
"Where are the shield soldiers?"
"My subordinate is here."
"You set up shields as defense walls and block the entrance to the water prison. Once a suspicious person comes out of the water prison, seal him in a small area and prevent him from escaping."
"Subordinates obey orders."
"The rest of the people will work with me to adapt to the situation and provide timely support to remedy any shortcomings."
"Subordinates obey orders."
After a simple layout, Zheng Quchi retreated behind the shield soldiers, letting them serve as the first line of defense.
I don’t know how long it had been like this, but two figures flew out from the entrance of the cave. They fell heavily to the ground, gasping for air, and stared into the cave angrily and unwillingly.
Zheng Quchi slightly widened his eyes.
"Brother Wei, Adjutant Wang!"
When she looked up again, she saw a tall and burly black figure walking out of the darkness of the cave. He was carrying a person on his back, but his steps were thundering and domineering, and the long tip of the knife scraped the ground. , making a croaking sound of "prick".
Zheng Quchi narrowed his eyes slightly. After recognizing the other party's identity, his eyes darkened little by little: "Crazy Sword Gan Xin..."
She originally thought that the Mo family sent many people to rob the prison, but when she saw that it was only Gan Xin, the mad swordsman, she thought to herself that it would be better for them to send more people than him.
Gan Xin's irritable gaze passed through a row of shield soldiers who were waiting, and finally fell directly on Zheng Quchi.
He raised the sharp knife that was faintly red with blood, and pointed it at the front of Wang Zebang and Wei Yao. His pupils inadvertently shrank slightly, and a sharp light flashed through his eyes: "Zheng Quchi, do you know that I A mad sword that kills kings and ministers at the top and locusts and stupid people at the bottom. If one person blocks me, I will kill another person. If tens of thousands of people block me, I will kill tens of millions of people?"
No wonder he is called the Crazy Swordsman. Not only is he crazy about swordsmanship, he also has a very arrogant temper.
Zheng Quchi looked at Wei Yao and the others in the hands of the mad swordsman Gan Xin, with pale green faces, angry but also afraid, as helpless as children... She pursed her lips tightly: "... What should you do? "
In fact, Gan Xin also had a lot of glory, but he was so strong that even if he was injured, people would ignore his weakness and only see his strength.
"But today, I didn't kill anyone." He continued in a deep voice.
Zheng Quchi sounded a little confused now. He broke into the camp and faced a crowd of siege, but he didn't kill anyone?
She looked at the person he was carrying - Qiu, her eyes dimmed, but her tone was calm: "What should you do?"
This is the second time she asked.
It also means that she doesn't intend to fight him to the death.
The killing array she had just set up, even if it couldn't kill Kuang Dao, could still seriously injure him, but Wang Zebang and Wei Yao were within easy reach of Kuang Dao, and it would be easy for him to attack them.
Injuring one thousand enemies and losing eight hundred to yourself is not what she wants to see, especially when she is about to enter Shengjing, a place where she doesn't know whether it is a dragon pond or a tiger's den.
(End of chapter)
