There were really too many big things that happened on this day, but fortunately, as dusk fell, a pair of swallows returned, and two rows of wild geese flew north. Everything finally returned to calm.
Under the setting sun, when I climbed up the tower and looked up, the guard blew the horn in his hand, and the next moment, intermittent horn sounds representing the closing of the city gate came from the city gate tower.
Yue Xiao and the others didn't know what was holding them back, but when the horn sounded and the keys were handed over to the city gate, they entered the city gate on horseback at the last quarter of an hour.
Seeing Yue Xiao and others riding Juechen towards Kyoto Prefecture, Manager Mo, who had been drinking tea in the small open-air teahouse at the gate of the city, finally paid the bill, trotted into a dark corner, and went up. A blue carriage.
"Okay, okay, the Governor of Kyoto has returned with his people. You two can go back and report to your Lord Xie." Manager Mo said to Brown Tang and Dark Green in the carriage.
"Okay, Lao Mo is in charge. It's not convenient for the two of us to show up like this. Thank you." They just had a battle with the two masters next to Yue Xiao. The injured Brown Tang and Dark Green covered their wounds. He said to Manager Mo gratefully.
"What's the point? Our two masters are grasshoppers on the same boat. Now, Mr. Xie is in trouble, how can we stand by and watch. In the future, if there is anything to help, just say it, we Diewang These people are all highly skilled in martial arts and can be used as long as you talk, you don’t have to do it yourself.”
"This incident happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to inform you in charge. Besides, we both really didn't expect that besides the talented master, there were two other insignificant masters around Mr. Yue. He is a peerless master, but fortunately, the matter was completed successfully, but the manager has to go back and deal with the aftermath for the two of us."
Manager Mo waved his hands and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. The aftermath is just a small matter. I have already ordered people to go out of the city to deal with the matter. It's just... you two, when I came here this time, I brought some of my family's things with me." Master, I hope you two can answer my questions."
Brown Tang and Dark Green looked at each other, then nodded and said to Manager Mo:
"Mo Guanshi, if you have any questions, just ask. If the two of us can tell, we will definitely tell you."
"Since both of you have said so, I'll ask you politely..."
"I remember when Fourth Young Master Xie was plotted that day, our adults clearly passed the news to Mr. , but why... in the end... in the end, why did Mr. Xie not intervene, but instead let those rats hiding in the case unjustly accuse Fourth Young Master Xie...
Our adults have said that Mr. Xie is a person who protects his shortcomings the most. He ignored him and allowed Fourth Young Master Xie to be plotted by those people... Unless there is some important matter of family and country, he can put the affairs of his relatives second.
So... we adults just want to know what Master Xie has planned. People on the same boat don't have anything to say. If we turn around and cooperate, things can easily happen. "
Manager Mo smiled and said these threatening words, and Brown Tang and Dark Green naturally knew the implication, but fortunately, before they went on the mission this time, Xie Ruqing had already explained what should be done in such a situation. How to deal with it? Therefore, Brown Sugar and Dark Green did not feel particularly embarrassed and said:
"Don't worry about it. As you said, people on a boat naturally have nothing to hide."
"Our adults did know the news in advance of this incident, and they deliberately did not intervene or rescue the Fourth Young Master. Everything was really for the sake of national affairs."
Dark Green took the brown sugar and continued: "The Nanman royal family was killed in our Dayong for no reason, and they were framed by relatives who were discussing important matters between the two countries with the Nanman mission. It was clear that someone wanted to destroy the friendship between the two countries, and this People do things without leakage. It was not until the incident happened that we got the news from Diewang. In Dayong, only a few high-ranking families in Dayong could achieve such energy.
Such families enjoy almost the best resources in Dayong, but they put their personal interests above the national interests of Dayong. If they are not eliminated as soon as possible, they will definitely become a serious problem for us in Dayong...
Therefore... for the sake of Dayong's future, we can only wrong our Fourth Young Master once. You must know that Mr. Chen was personally found by my master... After all... if we don't release some Once the bait is out, how can those people relax their vigilance and continue to pursue their interests...
But other people still don’t know about these things. Even my eldest son knows very little, so... I still have to trouble myself. When I go back to talk to that adult, remember to say one more thing: Don’t be arrogant and act in a low profile. Already..."
"That's natural, natural...but...Master Xie is indeed resourceful. The situation was so urgent at that time, and he was able to think so carefully...I admire you, I am really impressed..."
"It's nothing. My master can't calculate everything accurately... Just like this, my lord clearly calculated it. The greater the master, I won't get any news about the Wu family for the time being. I thought, let After the Wu family left Beijing, they asked someone from Diewang to kidnap someone on the way without anyone noticing... Unexpectedly, this big man was really unexpected... Fortunately, they were stopped in time, and the evidence was first They were taken away by Bingtang in one step...
Otherwise, Liu De will be the only one who can be found out in the end, and the power behind him will definitely not be harmed at all..." Dark Green shook his head and said.
"Although Mr. Yue is surrounded by talented people and he is extremely smart, but... he still lacks experience, he has never quite understood the matter of pulling out the carrots and bringing them out of the mud, catching the turtles in the urn, and catching them all in one go. However, fortunately, our butterfly net I’m not a vegetarian, I finally found out the whereabouts of Mrs. Wu and what she was hiding..." Manager Mo said.
"Thanks to Mo Guanshi's hypnosis, he managed to get this information out without anyone noticing, giving us room to play... When the two of us recover from our injuries, we will definitely have to treat each other well. Don’t worry about having a meal and a nice drink of wine to express your gratitude..." Brown Tang said politely.
"Hahaha, that's not necessary. As long as this matter is handled satisfactorily, I'm just doing what I do in my position. I just hope that Mr. Xie's next move will go smoothly..."
"My master is very proficient in chess. I think he can reach the last step..." Brown Tang said with emotion.
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"Father's move is really exquisite. Brother, you have to be careful. Don't leave any trace of your father behind!"
Under the stars all over the sky, the moon is like a curved hook, hooking the eaves of the Duke of Yan's mansion. Under the eaves, the moonlight is like water shining on a pleasant courtyard. Xie Hao'an is holding a stack of melon seeds. Sitting in such a courtyard, I watched with great interest Xie Ruqing and Xie Haowen playing a game of black and white chess.
"Don't worry, I know what's going on. I won't be killed so easily by my father, leaving you here to watch the fun." Xie Haowen glanced at his younger brother who was obviously watching the fun without taking it too seriously. , and then made another determined move.
"Hahaha, brother, how can you say that to me? Brother, I feel sorry for you the most. I am worried about you. Hahaha. Besides, I have always thought that brother, you are very powerful. Look, this can turn the tide. Is that okay~" Xie Hao'an watched his eldest brother reverse the situation with just one move, and immediately opened his mouth and spoke earnestly.
"Your eldest brother's chess skills are indeed better than those of you who are half-assed. You don't need to say it. Everyone knows it." Xie Ruqing said in a timely manner.
"Then I can't compare to my eldest brother. When it comes to playing chess, I either have great talent or study hard. I don't take advantage of any of them... Of course I can't compare to you. Besides, I just play chess for fun. How can I be like that? Just like the elder brother, treat it like an exam..." Xie Hao'an complained about his own elder brother, but also disliked eating melon seeds for having a dry mouth, so he took away the tea in front of Xie Haowen and said.
Xie Haowen glanced at his younger brother and then said:
"You are the smartest in our family, but you are too lazy to learn. If you are willing to study hard for a few years, you may not even be your opponent. So, it's still too late to study hard now. I think, Father is also willing to continue teaching you, right, Father."
"Well, if you really want to study hard and surpass your elder brother, as a father, I can't spare some time to teach you every day. As your elder brother said, you are indeed very talented, but you are just a little lazy. …”
Xie Ruqing and Xie Haowen both affirmed Xie Haoan's talent. They said that Xie Haoan was indeed a little moved, but it was just a little bit. The next moment, Xie Haoan shook his head soberly and rejected his father and Big brother's advice.
"Farewell, farewell. I understand the good intentions of my father and eldest brother, but... I still don't want to spend all this effort... and... I feel... even if I study hard, I will definitely not be able to defeat eldest brother~"
"Why do you say that before you try it and try hard, you are going to give up?" Xie Ruqing said with a frown.
Xie Hao'an looked at his old father and frowned, and quickly explained:
"Dad, son, I am not unwilling to make progress. This is based on objective facts~"
"What should I say? If you can't tell me a reason, you will report to my father and I's study every day until your chess skills surpass mine." Xie Haowen said.
"Dad, brother, think about it, you have all been officials in the court for many years."
"So what? You don't want to tell me that just because my father and I handle official business every day, we can improve our chess skills."
“That’s not true, but it’s almost the same.
Father, big brother, think about it, playing chess is not just on a blank chessboard, or on an unfinished chess game, and you don’t know the future chess game, whose brain is better, and whose plan is better.
Isn't our political scene in Kyoto just like an unfinished chess game, with each other competing for one.
Repeatedly, you are black and I am white. I'll move you one at a time, and I'll do it as soon as you see it.
Dad and eldest brother, you two, as well as the civil and military officials, are just chess players. You are playing your own chess pieces in the political situation of Dayong. Father, you and eldest brother have been officials for so many years, and how many swords and swords have you escaped. , and dealt with so many difficult situations and life-and-death enemies. Isn't it just like playing with others on a chess board with your own chess pieces, and in the end, eating other people's chess pieces.
Dad and brother, you are playing chess like this every day. Even if I am extremely talented, I will practice my chess skills hard for twelve hours a day from now on, but I can't compare to yours...
I am just a playboy. At most, I have seen some sneaky things. The most I can learn about chess skills is the experience of predecessors in books. Unlike my father and elder brother, I have fully understood the experience of predecessors. And I have my own set of ideas... If you want me to compare... How can I compare... Oops... Isn't this making things difficult for me..." After saying that, Xie Hao'an sighed helplessly and covered himself s face.
Xie Ruqing and Xie Haowen felt that the words of their useless "child" were very reasonable. They didn't expect that this "great devil" had such profound insights. It's a pity... This child... is just like him As I said... I don't have any plans to join politics... except... the Xie family has been turned upside down... otherwise... this kid... wouldn't be an official...
Xie Ruqing and Xie Haowen both thought of this in their minds. Although they both felt very sorry for Xie Haoan, neither of them wanted to force anything. After all, they had already exhausted themselves physically and mentally and sacrificed for the so-called "place". There is nothing wrong with having one more "carefree" person in the Xie family.
"What you said makes sense. You are quite good at talking with your little mouth. That's all. It's up to you whether you want to learn or not.
But, in the future, don't be too public and cause trouble, otherwise, your brother, I won't let you go easily. "When Xie Haowen said this, he seemed to remember something again. He pinched his temples with a headache, and said to Xie Hao'an:
"Of course, you have to be smart, don't make random friends, and don't trust others easily. Like your fourth brother, his chess skills are pretty good, but he's just too arrogant..."
When Xie Haoan heard this, he suddenly muttered:
"How can the fourth brother be so short-sighted... It's obvious that the fourth brother himself is not good at learning, so he easily listens to other people's words... And... even if the fourth brother is short-sighted, our father is not lacking... I can't say for sure... ...What happened this time was because the fourth brother was too stupid, and our father deliberately threw the fourth brother in to teach him a lesson..."
"Huh? What are you muttering about?" Xie Hao asked.
"It's nothing...it's nothing..." Xie Hao'an touched his nose humbly. He didn't dare to say this nonsense in front of his father and eldest brother.
But little did he know that what he thought was nonsense... was actually from a certain perspective... he had guessed part of the truth of the matter...
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