Qingzhou, Prefecture Mufu.
Jiang Zhiyuan was wearing casual clothes, standing in the courtyard, looking up at the stars in the sky.
The slightly cool air exudes the smell of cold gun smoke, which makes people feel a strange feeling in this quiet night.
Looking at the fragments of fireworks and firecrackers scattered in the courtyard, Jiang Zhiyuan couldn't help but smile.
This is the masterpiece of his younger brother Jiang Xianfeng.
At this time, a slight sound of footsteps came from the house, but Jiang Zhiyuan did not turn around to look.
The only one who could come at this time was his grandfather Liu Jingxing.
"Are you busy so late again?" Jiang Zhiyuan asked.
Liu Jingxing rubbed his forehead and said, "The more holidays we have, the busier we are. Coupled with the situation in Chang'an... Oh, it's been such a troubled time."
Jiang Zhiyuan sighed, with a trace of sadness on his face, and asked, "Can the strength gathered from the six states defeat him?"
Liu Jingxing stepped forward and stood side by side with Jiang Zhiyuan, also looking up at the stars, and said, "The first ones who said they wanted to create a rebellion were Yanzhou and Xuzhou. I only agreed with them for the sake of you two.
However, the three of us all know that if we only rely on the three of us, we will not be able to shake Zhou Ruoxiao's world.
However, if Zhou Ruoxiao really wants to deal with us, it will definitely take a lot of effort, so we just want to rely on this to negotiate terms with him.
I just want him to let Feng'er go, but I don't know what the other state shepherds are thinking.
However, Zhou Ruoxiao has never given us a chance. According to the spies in Chang'an City, Zhou Ruoxiao is already preparing to send troops to conquer us, and his target is not only the Yanqing Xuzhou, but also the Yu, Jing, and Yangzhou that remain neutral. "
"Does he directly regard all the six states as enemies and want to replace all the state pastors of the nine states as his puppets?" Jiang Zhiyuan couldn't help but said with some fear.
Although my grandfather and the uprising of the Zhoumu in Yanzhou and Xuzhou are really a bit funny, it feels like being chased away.
It's like a gangster who originally only wanted to kidnap for money, but met a family with a tough attitude, forcing him to kill the meat ticket, and then aggressively wanted to arrest the gangster.
"I don't know either. He gave us ten years to prepare for this war, as if he wanted to find some stronger opponents for himself."
"Isn't it true that the six states combined are no match for him alone?"
"First of all, he is not the only one. Yongzhou alone has more than one million elite soldiers and generals. In addition, the two old guys in Liangzhou and Jizhou are all of the same mind as him. There is a hidden secret in a Liangzhou city. Five hundred thousand soldiers and horses.
Faced with such a strong strength, if our six states cooperate sincerely, then we may still have a 50% chance of winning.
However, you also know that there is a gap between people's hearts, not to mention that the connection between our six state pastors is not deep.
During the Human-Monster War, the sufferings our six states suffered and the ravages of monsters we faced far exceeded those of the three states of Hebei, Yongliang and Liang. Therefore, the state herdsmen of our six states were also replaced very frequently. As long as anyone has the ability and courage, You can take up the position of state pastor.
At that time, the position of state pastor was not as coveted as it is now. Today, the position of state pastor means unlimited glory, wealth and power, but at that time, the position of state pastor meant that he would be hated by the demon clan and be hated by the demon clan. Endless assassinations mean danger, death, but also responsibility.
Speaking of which, I don’t know if times have changed people’s hearts, or something else. What are the current state pastors fighting for? He did not hesitate to give up the peaceful and prosperous age that he had worked hard for, but also wanted to start such a chaotic war and bring the people into dire straits again. "
"Perhaps it is greedy desire. Everyone has the idea of going to Longwang to Shu. How can ordinary people's hearts not be dusted now in the noisy and chaotic world of mortals?
This era is no longer as panic-stricken as it used to be, with people struggling to survive every day on the verge of death.
Greenhouses are always a good place to hide dirt and evil. Those who are weak-willed will naturally be confused by all kinds of dazzling things. "Jiang Zhiyuan said calmly, "We are all human beings, we all have desires and things we long for.
Just like a traveler who passes by a flower in full bloom, he will always pick it and taste its beauty to show off his honor. However, when he faces the temptation of a sea of flowers, he will always throw away this morning flower. A withered flower, because in his opinion now, this flower that has lost its freshness and beauty is no longer worthy of accompanying him. "
"Not all travelers will be like this. Maybe there will be someone who is willing to stay here forever for this flower and accompany her through the end of reincarnation and the end of time."
Liu Jingxing said slowly, "Just because the sun goes down, you can't close all the doors and windows and refuse to see the sun go up again and again."
Jiang Zhiyuan was silent, and the figure of a man appeared in her heart again.
But this time it was not the person who hurt her deeply, but a man wearing a Taoist robe...
"The Taoist priest who sent you back is very good. I have already inquired about him. He is a Taoist disciple of Qingcheng Mountain. He has good conduct, calm temperament, and reasonable strength. He has already reached the sixth level of cultivation at a young age. However, I didn’t find out why he escorted you back.”
Jiang Zhiyuan shook his head slightly and said, "I don't know either. He just told me that he was entrusted by others."
Are you entrusted by others?
Liu Jingxing suddenly frowned. He was able to invite all the Taoists who had been hiding in the snow of Qingcheng Mountain for so long to come down the mountain and escort them all the way. He was the only one who could do this and it was related to his granddaughter. .
Originally, Liu Jingxing thought that this young man named Meng was not bad, and he could consider pairing him up with his granddaughter, which would also be a way of repaying Meng's love for escorting her so hard. But now it seems that Meng is likely to be related to Meng. If Zhou Ruoxiao has anything to do with him, then naturally we can't talk about him anymore, otherwise it will probably cause dissatisfaction with his granddaughter.
"Grandpa, what do you think of him?" Jiang Zhiyuan suddenly asked.
Liu Jingxing hesitated for a moment and then said, "I don't know. You should ask yourself this question, what do you think of him?"
Jiang Zhiyuan fell into silence for a long time again.
"Is he willing to come to Qingzhou?" Liu Jingxing asked again.
Jiang Zhiyuan was silent again.
And silence itself may be a good answer.
Liu Jingxing thought for a long time and finally sighed. Even now, he still doesn't know what kind of emotions his ice-smart granddaughter feels towards Meng...
Maybe it's ignorant love, or maybe it's a determined pursuit, but no matter what kind of emotion it is, it's her business after all, and her grandfather can only provide some advice and help, and he's the one who really makes the decision. She is still herself.
"If you really identify that kid, I have to tie him back even if I have to tie him up myself." Liu Jingxing's words were cold and firm, like the hardest ice crystals in winter.
Although he could not publicly break up with Xu Hanyu from Xuzhou and drive his two bastard sons away from his granddaughter, even though his granddaughter had reiterated time and time again that she had no regard for those two bastards. No interest, but Xu Hanyu, an old fox, has been using the excuse that he has been in love for a long time and cultivated to have feelings. He keeps trying to bring his two precious sons closer to Jiang Zhiyuan so that they can compete fairly.
As the same state pastor, Liu Jingxing really couldn't defeat Xu Hanyu in this matter.
However, if his granddaughter can choose a man he likes, then Liu Jingxing will have reason to teach those two boys a lesson, so that they will never dare to have any ideas about his granddaughter again.
And if they dare to have crooked ideas, Liu Jingxing, who is reasonable, is not afraid of Xu Hanyu standing up for his son.
"He's not Gu Gu. I won't blame him for not responding." Jiang Zhiyuan said quietly.
"Do you think we can still escape from this upcoming war?" Liu Jingxing had many thoughts in his mind. On this night, it was not just the girl who was worried.
"Perhaps this question is just like whether our family can be reunited again. It's as longing and despairing..."
Liu Jingxing sighed softly. The chariot he was riding in had roared to life, and the four wheels driving the chariot did not pay any attention to the wishes of the rider.
From the day the chariot was created, no one could stop it.
Even if Liu Jingxing has brought his granddaughter and grandson back and has achieved the fruits of victory he wants from this war, the other five states will not let him withdraw from their united front so easily at this time. And he didn't know whether Zhou Ruoxiao would agree to let him be alone on the opposite side of him.
so……
He still has to take the entire Qingzhou to continue riding on this chariot that is about to drive to the abyss!
At the same time, in the deep courtyard of the palace.
Even in such a lively and noisy night, the harem is still quiet, just like an alcoholic who is always drunk, always dreaming a dream that will not be awakened by outsiders, always immersed in his own world among.
Qinxin Palace is still the same Qinxin Palace. Although its owner has left and neither his whereabouts nor the date of his return is known, it still stands quietly, silently witnessing everything that happens here and one after another. People are either coming and going here, or stopping to watch.
It remained silent, just like the woman who often came here.
Liu Wanyu came here again.
She had driven away the eunuchs and maids around her a long time ago, and she began to hate the feeling of being surrounded by people.
Perhaps when people are alone, they are better able to hear their inner voices and understand what they want.
Liu Wanyu came to the dark courtyard again. She stretched out her hand and gently touched the magnolia tree in the courtyard.
Stroke its rough and wrinkled bark, stroke its complex and changeable lines, and feel the time passing by bit by bit on it.
Touching it, Liu Wanyu couldn't help but sigh.
Are these ten years of quiet life really going to create an independent beauty?
The position at the top is always so small, allowing only one person to be alone. She has received the supreme honor and can only enjoy the praise alone like the stars holding the moon.
In these ten years of life, Zhou Ruoxiao had no intention of intervening. He would only lock himself in a secret room to practice every day, and the harem was useless.
She could only wander like a lonely ghost in this desolate land.
Everything she got now seemed to remind her that she had done something wrong, which was completely different from what she had imagined.
"Even if you're gone...what's the point of me staying here?" Liu Wanyu murmured in a low voice, looking up at the night sky blankly with her face that was so beautiful that it could make any man tempted. Magnificent fireworks exploded from time to time.
Perhaps only seeing these will bring her a hint of human fireworks and make her feel a little bit of the New Year's flavor.
"Ten years have passed and we are finally reunited..."
