"Don't dare!" Xue Rengui showed some humility and was the first to walk over. Jin Famin looked at the other party's back and wondered how much the other party knew. Jin Ren asked what he said to him? Whether the condolences he just said was a mockery or a threat, maybe it was just a meaningless polite word, he didn't know.
Jin Renwen was the second one. He didn't speak, but nodded to his brother. The rain slid down his black mink cloak, and underneath was a black mourning dress. Jin Yuxin's death was too sudden, and he didn't even have time to prepare for the outside. The mourning robe can only be replaced by a black mink cloak. Jin Famin's eyes were fixed on Jin Renwen's vest. How great it would be if it was him instead of Jin Yuxin who was lying in the coffin today! The King of Silla thought to himself, I definitely don’t need to mourn him. On the contrary, if that day comes, I will definitely put on the most gorgeous Sichuan brocade robe and gold thread underwear, and also match it with a crown studded with gems on my head to show that I of joy.
The Wang family's team passed through two stone gates and came to the small hall in front of Jin Chunqiu's tomb. According to Jin Chunqiu's last will before his death: he hoped to live next to his best friend after death. Jin Yuxin's coffin was carried under the dome, and the stone slabs on the ground were lifted away, revealing a dark cave with a long and narrow tomb passage leading directly to the former king's residence. The surrounding Silla nobles knelt down beside the queen and king, sobbing silently. Many of them had fought under Jin Yuxin, and some even followed Jin Yuxin and Jin Chunqiu for two generations, and participated in the battle. Fight dozens of times. Seeing all this, Jin Famin feels much more at ease. At least I still have many supporters.
Under a dome made of bronze, oak, and granite, Jin Yuxin's body lies in a coffin next to the cave. Before being sent to the tomb, the old man will stay here for three days for everyone to worship. According to the custom of the Silla people, Jin Yuxin's body was dressed in iron armor, with his hands folded on his chest, and his expression was majestic. On his right hand was a bow and quiver, and on his left was a sheathed sword, as if he was about to set off to conquer himself. enemies. And now that he is no longer alive, who else can defend his throne? Jin Famin glanced at everyone subconsciously.
I don’t know how long it took, but the funeral ceremony was over. Jin Famin walked out of the hall tiredly. He helped his wife get on the sedan chair and was about to leave. He saw Xue Rengui walking towards him, with a ruddy face, but there was already gray in his beard. spot. Jin Famin realized that the other party should have something to tell her, so he kissed his wife on the cheek and signaled the bearer to send his wife away first.
"Yu Xingong is a rare hero in the world!" Xue Rengui sighed: "I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to see such an outstanding figure in your country in my lifetime!"
What does this guy mean? Did you just find a random sentence to start the topic, or did you say it intentionally? Jin Famin thought to himself, but replied casually: "Yes, we all miss him very much!"
"Yes!" Xue Rengui spread his palms: "How can we not miss such a hero after losing it? I had a similar feeling when the late emperor passed away. Really, I can understand your current difficulties: Alas, we all It is clear that no one has the ability to shoulder the burden left by Yu Xingong, but the dead have passed away, and the country must be ruled by someone, someone must rule. In this dark moment, you need helpers, loyal and capable helpers!"
What does this guy mean? Jin Famin frowned: Did Yu Xingong really die at the hands of the Tang Dynasty? Otherwise, why would he say such words, as if he already knew that Yu Xin would die.
"You are right. No one can fill the vacancy left after Yu Xingong's death. Does Mr. Xue have any suggestions?"
"Your Highness, your brother is the best candidate!" Xue Rengui pointed to Jin Ren not far away and asked: "Really, you know his talents better than me, and the Holy One also has great trust in General Renshou. If you appoint He replaces Yu Xingong, and the bad rumors about the relationship between Tang Dynasty and Silla will soon be self-defeating."
Jin Famin's smile completely froze, and he was worried that he would break his teeth. Let Jin Renwen replace Yu Xingong? Who does Xue Rengui think he is? Would I cook myself and Silla, cut them up, sprinkle them with seasonings and sauces, and serve them on a plate? He was so angry that he couldn't speak.
"Your Highness, before I came here, I had heard some not-so-good rumors, such as the relationship between Silla and Goguryeo. But I think this was deliberately spread by the rebels to sow discord between Datang and Silla. I have sent troops several times. Haidong, fighting side by side with your country, has forged a deep friendship, and I have great admiration for the character and talents of your father and Yu Xingong. Therefore, I hope that your highness and General Renshou can be as loyal and strict to the Tang Dynasty as your father and Yu Xingong. The duty of a vassal state..."
"General Manager Xue!" Jin Famin interrupted Xue Rengui: "I think you still don't know the inside story of our country. Before his death, Yu Xingong recommended his younger brother, Jin Qinchun, to Xiao Wang to replace him. , Xiao Wang also accepted Yu Xingong’s recommendation, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to accept your proposal!”
"Jin Qinchun?" Xue Rengui looked at Jin Famin in astonishment: "But Jin Renwen is your brother and the most trusted person by the Holy One!"
"That can only be like this. After all, Xiao Wang has already promised Yu Xingong. You can't break the promise before Yu Xingong's body is cold, right?" Jin Famin said with a smile: "As for the matter of the Holy Lord, Xiao Wang will write a letter to apologize, and I believe the Holy Lord can do it too. Understand Xiao Wang’s difficulties!”
A hint of purple flashed across Xue Rengui's ruddy face, and his neck became thicker: "This, this -"
"That's it!" Jin Renwen suddenly came from behind and grabbed Xue Rengui's arm: "Manager Xue, I think your majesty can understand my brother's difficulties! Now that the deal is done, let's not embarrass my brother! Also, here It doesn’t taste very good!”
"What do you mean?" Facing Jin Ren's question, Jin Famin didn't even bother to pretend. He raised his head and asked coldly: "Taste?"
"You know what I mean!" Jin Ren asked: "The body decomposes quickly and must be buried as soon as possible!"
"If you miss the atmosphere of Chang'an, you can get on the fastest boat!" Jin Famin was very aware of Jin Renwen's threat to him. In any case, he was also the second in line to the throne, and his child was still young. He planned to send Jin Renwen away from Silla as soon as possible. Only when this guy left Silla could he sleep peacefully.
"General Renshou is my deputy general!" Xue Rengui spoke again: "He must stay here before the war in Haidong is quelled! If you have time, I hope you can discuss the war with us!"
Jin Famin knew that she could not shirk the blame, so she said in a deep voice: "After the funeral, Xiao Wang will talk to you!"
"Very good!" Having achieved the purpose of his trip, Xue Rengui nodded with satisfaction. He didn't want to continue to smell the stench of dead people here. Although he was no stranger to this, it was not a pleasant thing after all. He thanked Jin Famin and said, "Then I will just wait for the good news!"
After getting on the horse, Xue Rengui asked Jin Ren: "General Renshou, it seems that my brother is still very wary of you!"
"It's not surprising, he has always been like this!" Jin Renwen swayed on the horse: "He was better when his father was alive, but it became obvious after his father passed away!"
"Because of the throne?" Xue Rengui asked.
"What else could be the reason?" Jin Renwen answered a little casually, but Xue Rengui didn't feel dissatisfied. He was very aware of the special relationship between Jin Yuxin and Jin Renwen. The old man's death undoubtedly had a huge impact on him.
"Then there is no other way. After all, there is only one throne! But if you want to sit on it? The Holy One will definitely be willing to help!" Xue Rengui whispered.
Jin Renwen nodded noncommittally, Xue Rengui didn't ask any more questions, and the two returned to their respective residences.
Jin Renwen returned to his residence, changed his clothes and prepared to rest. The servants around him came to report that there was someone outside who wanted to see him.
"If you don't see me, just say I'm a little tired!" Jin Renwen waved his hand in disgust.
"That man said his surname is Cao, and he came to see you on the order of your close friend!"
"Cao? On the orders of my best friend?" Jin Renwen thought for a moment, then nodded: "Bring him in!"
Cao Wenzong is dressed in plain linen clothes, has black hair, and always has a smile on his lips, making him look like an ordinary pedestrian on the roadside. The collar of his robe was frayed, and one sleeve was torn and hastily sewn shut. "I'm very sorry to disturb your rest!" he said, "Following the Lord's order, I am in Silla, waiting for General Renshou's instructions!"
"Who am I? It turns out to be you!" Jin Renwen still remembered the story of Chang'an and said with a smile, "What's wrong? What's Wen Zuo's plan?"
"Nothing else, I'm just helping you ascend to the throne of Silla!" Cao Wenzong laughed. He took two steps forward and whispered a few words. Jin Renwen's face changed drastically: "What? Did you kill Jin Yuxin?"
"That's right! This guy made suggestions for Jin Famin, caused trouble in the Japanese country, and caused a lot of troubles. The Lord ordered me to come to Silla and find a way to take his life!" Cao Wenzong said frankly: "The Lord once said that as long as If you want to become the King of Silla, he is willing to help you! If Jin Yuxin is not dead, Jin Famin will have a strong support for his throne!"
"Okay!" Jin Renwen suppressed his complicated mood and asked, "How did you kill Jin Yuxin? Please tell me carefully?"
"Actually, it's very simple!" Cao Wenzong said with a smile: "The Lord has already made some arrangements in the Silla Kingdom. He has already placed several spies in Jin Yuxin's mansion to explore the terrain and arrangements of his mansion and draw them into a map. I memorized it beforehand. The night before yesterday, I brought two capable assistants to sneak into the house, entered the man's bedroom, first strangled the guard in the room, and then suffocated Jin Yuxin with a pillow! "
"So simple?" Jin Renwen was surprised.
"Actually, it's not that simple. It took a lot of effort just to install an informant in Jin Yuxin's mansion. If the Lord hadn't made arrangements in advance, this matter alone would be as difficult as heaven!" Cao Wenzong said with a smile: "As long as that guy The topographical atlas of the mansion and the night sentry arrangements have all been checked, so what's the difficulty in killing an old man?"
"Hey, Wen Zuo always predicts the enemy first!" Jin Renwen sighed: "Since I am your Sanlang's man, I won't beat around the bush with you. This time General Manager Xue comes to Haidong, it is not only about Silla, but also He has the power to govern Jiedu in the Xiongjin Governor's Mansion and the Japanese Kingdom. I also know that these two places have a close relationship with Sanlang, especially the Japanese Kingdom, which is the food of Saburo. Let me tell you everything first. You bring a message so that those people can be prepared in advance! Do you understand?"
"Xiongjin Governor's Mansion? Japanese Country?" Cao Wenzong's face changed slightly: "Does it mean that the imperial court also wants to attack those two places?"
"It's very possible!" Jin Renwen nodded: "It's not stated clearly in the decree, but I guess there is a verbal edict from Manager Xue. He won't reveal his trump card until the critical moment! How to deal with it, you first Let me tell Fengseng Shen, He Bayong and the others that Sanlang is still in Chang'an after all, and it will take several months to exchange news at least, and you still have to make your own decisions on many things!"
"I understand, that villain has to leave first!" Cao Wenzong hurriedly sang a fat song to Jin Renwen, stood up and left.
After seeing off Cao Wenzong, Jin Renwen walked to the window. It was already dark outside. He looked out the window and saw darkness outside, just like in his heart. Jin Yuxin's death gave him the illusion that he had lost his last bit of support. Although the old man had always stood unambiguously on his brother's side, he was still his uncle anyway (Jin Chunqiu married Jin Yuxin's sister as his official wife) , is the last remnant of my father left in this world. His passing away means that the last barrier between himself and his brother no longer exists. At first, everyone united and worked together to defeat Baekje and Goguryeo and prosper Silla; but now that the common enemies have fallen, the remaining Only the two brothers stood with swords in hand.
"I'm tired!" Jin Renwen murmured to himself: "But now that we have taken the first step on the road, we can't stop. We will either fall down or reach the end! I believe you, brother, have understood this a long time ago. It makes sense, so no matter what I do, you will understand me, right? Just like I will understand you!"
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The light shines from the window, casting a long shadow on the road.
Cao Wenzong doesn't like shadows. From his past experience, shadows mean exposure at night, exposure means danger, and danger often means death. He quickened his pace and hid his body around the corner. When the shadow disappeared from the street, he subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
The information spit out from Jin Renwen's mouth made him feel confused. Following Wang Wenzuo over the years, he had gradually changed from a martial arts knight to a thoughtful and decisive warrior. He knew very well that Wang Wenzuo's words and deeds often had hidden meanings, and often he only acted without saying anything. Take the things he did in Baekje, Japan, and Liaodong. If you look at each thing individually, it is for the Tang Dynasty's Antai in the northeast. But if you connect these things in series, it is difficult to elaborate!
