"Commander Qi, I know what you want to do here. Don't be impatient. Let's sit down and talk." Shi Xiushen pressed Qi Zi's open arm and asked him to sit down in front of him.
Qi Zi saw that he spoke without any concealment, and thought that it would be done. He was overjoyed and said, "Since Shi Sijin understands, it will be easy for me to talk about it."
"I originally planned to pay you back, but I sent someone to the commander's house and didn't see it back for three days. Self-sufficiency was not the most important thing, so I stayed in my humble abode. No, it's still hanging on the wall of the inner study." Shi Xiu Shen pointed inside and said.
"It was not important at the time, but it is very important now. I hope that Si Jin will be returned." Qi Zi bowed deeply.
"But their government office is currently investigating a person...if they know about that incident, they will definitely summon me to testify. This can be regarded as a good piece of evidence."
Qi Zi's face suddenly darkened, and his voice became louder: "Master Shi, what do you mean by this?"
"Just a few words of exclamation," Shi Xiushen sneered slightly from the corner of his mouth, "Can't you say that every word has a profound meaning?"
"Oh, yes..." Qi Zi regretted that he was too excited and that he could see through his heart.
Shi Xiushen looked unconcerned, turned around, took out the sword from the inner room, and handed it to Qi Zi's hand. Although Qi Zi felt a little unhappy, he still took the sword, bowed and thanked him, and then left in a hurry.
"Report, the Yue government sent general Zheng Shiyan to ask for an audience!"
"It must be for that reason," Wan Heshun was still pacing, "Tell him to stay in the palace for a while!"
"Dang Lu is here to ask for help again..." Hu Qi said while stroking his beard.
Wan Heshun waved his hand: "Why don't I know the truth about the coldness of lips and teeth? It's just that he is both emotional and rational. It's okay to contend in secret, but it's all on the surface. I can't go against the imperial decree, right?"
Hu Qidao: "The death of that thief Wei Chong is a great joy. If you think about it on the bright side, it's not bad."
"I'm just wondering, we are so close to His Majesty, why haven't we received a second-hand edict? If I can get an imperial edict, I will have 70% confidence in fighting Liu Thief to the death!" Wan Heshun said, knocking his head.
"It seems that His Majesty doesn't want to punish..." Hu Qi stopped talking in the middle of his words.
However, Wan Heshun suddenly realized and thought thoughtfully: "Yes, Liu Zhennian dared to incite the Holy Emperor to tour the south. Is this the reason..."
"Oh no, it doesn't matter." His head hurt more and more, "Let's go see that kid first!"
"General Zheng, I haven't seen you for a long time. Your appearance has changed. Why has your beard grown shorter?" Wan Heshun smiled kindly.
Zheng Shiyan touched his beard and said with a smile: "I am so worried that I have lost a lot of hair. One day, my hair will be completely clean."
"How could any hair fall out along with the beard?" Wan Heshun asked, hearing that there seemed to be something in his words.
"Both of them are hair, attached to the skin. If it has to die first, but the hair doesn't follow, wouldn't it be a loss of loyalty?" Zheng Shiyan clapped his knees and laughed.
Wan Heshun finally understood what he meant, nodded slowly and said: "It's a pity that these hairs don't know any sense of loyalty. Unless you follow the trend, everything will be lost."
"It seems that the prince is very keen on playing riddles with each other! But these words were taught by Master Lu. I don't want to guess anymore, so let's talk openly." Zheng Shiyan took a sip of tea.
"King Wanjun, you are a smart man. If Liu's gang is done with my Yue government, it is self-evident who they have to get rid of next," Zheng Shiyan said, "Even if you stand still, they are still determined." Taking control of Nanjing will never leave a way out for others. Now that the Liu Party is investigating Wei Chong, if nothing happens, they will confess the leader of Qi. Ye Yongjia will definitely send troops to 'invite' him to come to the lobby to testify. If he goes, he will It’s a dragon’s pond and a tiger’s den, and it’s hard to come back.”
"Have Commander Qi ever done these things? If he has, then it is irrefutable and the court has the final say; if he has not, I will help you deal with the Liu Party, just like Wang Hanlin did that time." Wan Heshun reached out and took it. Pass the teapot and pour it into his bowl.
Zheng Shiyan bowed respectfully in return and continued: "You don't have to pretend to be a helper rather than a helper. Whenever you go to the court and let the thieves comment, it doesn't matter whether it's true or false. You have to pay attention to this issue. But if you haven't stepped into the government office lobby , only based on Wei Chong’s oral narration, and there is no way to verify it, there is no way to punish crimes according to law.”
"Finally, I got to the point." Wan Heshun was very surprised by this statement. "Why, do you want me to help you refuse to testify?"
The word 'refuse' was too firm, and Zheng Shiyan couldn't bear it, so he had to answer cautiously: "Well... almost."
"Master Lu, how brave is he?" Wan Heshun couldn't help but doubt.
Master Zheng said solemnly: "At a critical moment, who wouldn't want to give it a try? Being timid is not something Yue Gong can do!"
"This requires some risks, but I accept it." Wan Heshun spread his arms and decided immediately.
Zheng Shiyan was very excited and was about to bow his head and say thanks when he suddenly saw Wan Heshun shaking his hand again.
"The prince..."
"I have to ask for some benefits," Wan Heshun's eyes showed toughness, "before I can work with your lord!"
Zheng Shiyan's forehead suddenly broke out in sweat: "It's okay, the prince, please speak."
"Let your officers return to Yue Mansion, and all the troops outside the city will be under my command." After Wan Heshun said this, he raised his eyebrows and looked at Zheng Shiyan's face, who began to look angry. "Commander Zheng, please don't get me wrong. This is not an unreasonable move. According to my opinion, it has three advantages: first, it can show to outsiders to prove that our two houses are close; second, in case of emergency, the command must be orderly. , to prevent the result of the failed mutiny from happening again; thirdly, if the generals of Qi need to hide in Tibet, they should be protected by troops. I can call them into the city at any time in the name of being in charge of Nanjing. To be honest, this condition is not harsh. "
Zheng Shiyan listened to his eloquent speech, but he couldn't analyze it point by point. He had to think about Lu Fangxuan's thoughts and agreed in advance: "I hope Master Wan can keep his promise. But I have to report back to Duke Yue and act according to his opinions. "
"Then I'm just looking forward to his answer from Lu Langqing."
Yue Mansion, in the meeting hall.
After Zheng Shiyan reported to Lu Fangxuan, he leaned over and asked: "We are at the end of the road. I think there is a rope and I will climb along it. There is no problem. I wonder... what do you think?"
Lu Fangxuan gritted his teeth and sighed: "That's all we have for now. However, Wan Heshunsu will act according to the opportunity. If he surrenders to the Liu Party, it will be difficult to kill us. Especially when he said the word "refuse", it also makes I am afraid."
"Why?" Zheng Shiyan asked blankly.
Lu Fangxuan smiled bitterly and said: "When the time comes, there will probably be an imperial decree in the government office. How can I dare to refuse to testify? It's just a delay! If he sees me so helpless, he will most likely betray me again... forget it. No, it’s useless to think so much, I’d better feel the feeling of resigning myself to fate..."
