If it rains so heavily and continues like this, many places may be flooded at dawn tomorrow.
So after a while, the rain started to lighten up.
Before, you could still hear it lapping against the Qiantang River, but now, you can only hear the sound of the river flowing... I think it won't be long before it stops.
There was a fire in the shed... There was always a brazier, but no one was willing to buy firewood.
Taiwei Zhang sent his soldiers to get money from home, redeemed the jade pendant from the old man's hand, and asked everyone to bake it on the fire, the emperor on one side and they on the other.
After what he said just now, Pharmacist Guo said nothing more.
Sometimes you don't need to say it so clearly. Besides, he has already said it clearly enough.
Pharmacist Guo was waiting, waiting for the emperor to make his plan, waiting for the emperor to tell him his plan.
After a while, he added firewood several times, but the emperor was still there holding a stick to play with...
After gently clearing his throat, Medicine Master Guo was about to speak when the emperor finally spoke.
"You kid, have you ever been an emperor?"
Pharmacist Guo was stunned. Why is this question so weird?
He smiled awkwardly: "What are you talking about? This little old man has a miserable life. Don't make fun of him. Don't make fun of him."
Liu Bang saw that the front of the stick had been burned red, so he knocked on the edge of the brazier and advanced a little further. Soon, a new flame ignited on the stick.
"Since you have never been an emperor, are you worthy enough to teach me a lesson?"
"Physician Guo, Pharmacist Guo, I take back what I just said... You are not a little smart, you are actually very stupid."
"Since you are also a person who has fought in a war, you should know a truth. Before you seek victory, seek defeat first... I have been thinking about how the Song Dynasty will be defeated if it loses. After thinking about it, Those people reminded me today."
Failure is no stranger to Liu Bang, but he can afford the consequences of every failure because he has a way out.
Those who signed the letter today... just told him:
If you lose, they can change the name from Han to Jin, and it will be very fast.
But as His Majesty the Emperor, you must either be a slave like your father and brothers, or...
There is only death.
He didn't want to be a slave to the Jin people, nor did he want to die, but these people had cut off his retreat, which was the reason why he was most angry.
As for what Yaoshi Guo said, the fishermen who brought him to see them just had their thoughts written on their faces.
"You want me to be your sword to avenge you against the people of the Jin Kingdom... Let me remind you once again that even if there is a war with the Jin Kingdom, it will be my fight and it has nothing to do with you."
"Speak less in the future, and maybe you can enjoy your old age in peace."
Pharmacist Guo was silent, he just felt that he could not grasp the emperor's context.
Whether it was Xiao Qian or Zhao Ji, or even the following members of the Wanyan family, he could more or less guess.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to betray every time before they attack him... Even in the Kingdom of Jin, he could still save his life.
Only the ninth child of the Zhao family could not see clearly.
"Have you heard that Xiang Yu sank the ship and smashed the pot when he was fighting with Qin soldiers?"
"Since there is no way out, we can only move forward."
The emperor stood up and patted the raindrops on his raincoat: "But it's not without success tonight. At least the wind by the river is colder than in the city. It should wake you up."
The voice of the people, the voice of Qin Hui...
hey-hey!
It's all bullshit!
Liu Bang only listened to Liu Ji's voice.
Seeing that the emperor seemed to want to leave, the generals of the Western Army quickly gathered around him. Lieutenant Zhang helped the emperor put on his raincoat:
"Guardian, you should go back to the palace early, it's very cold here."
The sound of people exerting their strength was heard outside the shed. Everyone took a closer look and saw that the first fish of the night had already landed.
It is indeed a good time for harvest!
The fish were all huge and plump. Liu Bang only took one look at them and his appetite was already whetted.
"My dear, I should go buy a few. This trip is not in vain."
At this time, only Zhang Jun has money. He has the opportunity to earn face, but he is not willing to give it to others.
The dignified Lieutenant of the Song Dynasty ran along the muddy road to the river. If he hadn't been supported by his own soldiers, he would have fallen a few times.
Even if it was this kind of opportunity, Xiang Guangshi would be very angry when he saw it. He just said that he must remember to bring money next time he goes out.
"Officials, why don't you go back first and wait until Captain Zhang has bought the fish and brought them to the palace... It's quite cold here. You have just recovered from your serious injury, so you have to be careful."
The injury Zhao Mi mentioned was the injury on the emperor's brain. As a palace guard, his suggestion was very reasonable.
But the emperor just waved his hand: "I won't go back."
It seems that it is almost past Haishi, and it has rained so heavily tonight. How can there be any lively places in Lin'an City!
The envoy of Zhao wanted to give some advice, but he heard the emperor say:
"You go back to the palace and set up a chariot. The emperor's chariot will be placed at the door of Prime Minister Qin's house."
Zhao Mi paused: "Guan family, it's already this hour, or else..."
"Don't talk too much... When I get the fish, go directly from here and move both ends together to avoid wasting time."
Not understanding the emperor's thoughts, Zhao Mi took the order and left. Liu Bang looked at the two big fish carried by Zhang Jun and felt extremely satisfied.
In other words, such a generous gift really gave Qin Hui an advantage.
Thinking about it, he asked Liu Qi again: "Has Li Yian left?"
Liu Qi was not very involved in this matter, but fortunately Li Qingzhao was so famous that it was difficult for him not to know about it. He replied:
"Probably not. Most of the liveliness in the city these days is at Tang Shaoqing's residence in Honglu Temple. Layman Yi An is temporarily staying there. Many people want to visit."
Of course, this also includes him... mainly his wife.
"Has Tang Shaoqing gone to court today?"
Liu Du thought for a moment: "It seems he has gone."
"Then let her live well and don't leave Lin'an for the time being."
"The official family..."
Liu Qi thought that the emperor wanted to do something to Li Yian, but he soon realized that the emperor would not.
If I had met, I wouldn't have waited until today.
Thinking about it, the officials also wanted to talk to her more. After all, it was Li Yian.
…
Within two days of the siege of Prime Minister Qin's Mansion, various theories emerged from outside.
However, the people in front of the palace isolated the Prime Minister's Mansion from Lin'an City. At this time, the Prime Minister's Mansion was very quiet.
The great calligrapher Qin Hui looked up at the copybook hanging in front of him while he was writing and ink. As soon as the pen tip touched the paper, he took the pen back and kneaded the fine patterned paper stained with a drop of ink. A ball, thrown aside.
Just looking at the pile of paper balls on the table, it seems that Prime Minister Qin's invitation was not going well.
"It's already late. I might hurt my eyes if I continue practicing. Why don't father write again tomorrow?"
The other person in the study was not Qin Xi, but a Vincent with fair complexion... The candlelight in the study was transparent, but it was not even half as bright as this person's complexion.
But he wasn't sick, and he didn't apply powder. His jade-like skin made many young ladies envious.
Faced with his advice, Prime Minister Qin did not answer, but asked:
"Where are the girls from Qinhuai River?"
"We have already left Xiuzhou. We should be able to arrive in three days. We will definitely be able to reach Lin'an before the envoy Jin."
Qin Hui nodded: "Don't make any mistakes."
"No...it's just father. In our current situation, the emperor..."
What he wanted to say was whether the emperor had changed his mind, but he was worried about angering Prime Minister Qin, so he stopped talking.
Knowing what he meant, Prime Minister Qin smiled and said:
"My son, please don't worry unfounded. Nothing will happen, no matter how big or small. It's Lao Jiu who should have a headache. He has to worry about how he will get off the stage."
"Father, just in case..."
"No!" Qin Hui looked at the copybook in front of him and finally stopped what he was doing.
"You don't understand Lao Jiu. There is nothing wrong with Lao Jiu."
