Tuobatao's hand fumbled to untie her garment, reaching into her garment, his warm palm roaming over her smooth skin. Qiyun breathed rapidly, biting her lip lightly, and her pretty face was flushed. Tuoba Tao kissed her earlobe lightly and said in her ear, "Yun'er, I want you." ”

"What if I don't?" Qiyun shook her head slightly.

"Then I'll have to use force on you." Tuoba Tao let out a wicked laugh, moved his hand to her waist, and rubbed it vigorously.

Qiyun was afraid of itching, smiled slyly, leaned close to his ear, and gently spit out three words "He Sining". Tuoba Tao let go of her, shook his head helplessly and smiled: "You are really my nemesis." You win. ”

He Sining continued the royal incense of the Wei State and was pregnant with Liujia. Tuoba Tao felt guilty about her in his heart, and the internal fire in his body was extinguished in an instant.

Qiyun looked at him helplessly, covered his mouth and laughed. Tuoba Tao saw her smile, and felt that everything was worth it.

After Huiyin Shi Taifu committed suicide, Tuoba Tao ordered the Wei army to surround the temples everywhere and search them closely. It was found that many Buddhist temples in Pingcheng and other places hid weapons such as bows and arrows, and even some planted wheat in the temples to raise war horses, and some seized tens of thousands of wine-making utensils and items sent by officials, and some made dark rooms to hide women.

After Tuoba Tao saw it, he was furious: "These are not the things used in the temple. These people must be spies who conspire with the Xia Kingdom. ”

He ordered all the young and young men in the Shamen to be imprisoned and prepared to be killed. It is also stipulated that from the prince down to the concubines, those who have private monks, witches, and skilled gold and silver craftsmen at home shall be sent to the government only ten days before the time and shall not be hidden. If it is expired, it will not be sent, and once it is verified, Shamen will die, and the owner will be punished.

Qiyun went to Mingyue Xuan and explained the affairs of Xuanzhong. On the way back, she saw hundreds of monks being bound to the execution ground, hurried into the palace, and after seeing Tuoba Tao, she hurriedly admonished: "Buddha, this kind of pit killing monks and destroying Buddha is very impossible. ”

Tuoba Tao raised his eyebrows and looked at her, his voice was a little cold: "Women can't interfere in political affairs. ”

Qiyun's mind quickly swept through "the wrath of the Son of Heaven, ambushing millions of corpses, bleeding thousands of miles", but she still bravely met his cold gaze and calmly explained: "After the Tuoba tribe entered the Central Plains, they inherited the Buddhism of the Central Plains, accepted Buddhism, and used it to guide folk customs. Therefore, starting from Emperor Daowu of Wei Taizu, most of the emperors saluted Shamen and won the hearts of the people. This was also the case at the beginning of the emperor's succession, and even virtuous monks were often invited to talk with them. Now, when the emperor suddenly ordered the slaughter of monks, it will be rumored among the people that the emperor's temperament is uncertain and unpredictable, which will make the subjects at a loss and people's hearts fluctuate. In the "Plain Book", it is said that 'the feet are cold and sad, the people are resentful and hurt the country, the upper is impermanent, and the lower is suspicious'. ”

Tuoba Tao groaned and asked, "Yun'er, according to you, what good way do you have?" ”

"Buddhism has the effect of educating the people to do good and calming people's hearts, but its power is growing too rapidly, and the population of hidden Buddhists is increasing, which will lead to a lack of manpower in future battles. In addition, due to social wars, most of the people who entered Buddhism became monks in order to avoid tax service, and their intentions were not right, and their secular habits were serious. After entering the Buddhist gate, he still did not learn and did not know how to do it, did not abide by the rules and precepts, and did whatever he wanted. Some even colluded with the secret party of the imperial court, interfered in political affairs, disrupted national affairs, and endangered the royal family. However, imprisoning all the monks and killing them is inappropriate and detrimental to them. It is better to make the young and strong monks return to the laity, provide military service and conscription for the Great Wei, and reduce the burden on the people and the court. ”

Tuoba Tao thought about it for a long time, and ordered all the Shamen under the age of 50 to return to the customs, so as to conscript and solve the problem of manpower needed for the Northern Expedition and the Western Expedition.

At night, Tuoba Tao changed into civilian clothes and took Qiyun to patrol the city. Walking on the streets of Pingcheng, there was silence all around, and only the slight footsteps of their group were heard. Qiyun and Tuoba Tao walked side by side at the front, followed by a small group of plainclothes soldiers.

The sky is bright and starry, and the moonlight shines on the streets of Pingcheng, which seems to be extremely quiet and clear. There was no one along the way, and the occasional watchman was reminding the family to close their doors. Although the bustling shops are closed during the day, a lantern is hung high in front of almost every house, making it easy for people to walk at night. There were occasional dog barks in the depths of the alley, and everything seemed so peaceful and peaceful.

Sometimes in the corners of the street, you will find wanderers hiding in the shadows. Every time Tuoba Tao saw him, he would come forward to take a closer look and ask kindly. After confirming that there were no suspicious signs, Tuoba Tao asked the soldiers accompanying him to bring clothes and food to protect them from starvation and cold.

Tuoba Tao held her hand tightly, and Qiyun only felt that the chill of the night was dispelled by his warm hand. Looking at the shadows of two people on the ground side by side, sometimes overlapping and merging into one, the familiar scene came to her mind.

She couldn't help but think that the moment when Tuoba Tao made her heart pound the most was the moment when he draped his coat over herself on a spring night in Luoyang. She meditated all the way, the corners of her lips slightly raised.

Tuoba Tao saw that she didn't know what happy things she remembered, looking at her happy face, her eyes were full of spoiling, and she only wished to go on with her for the rest of her life, and asked softly: "Yun'er, what are you thinking?" So happy? ”

Qiyun said a little shyly: "Do you know when you moved me the most?" ”

"When?" Tuoba Tao asked curiously.

Qiyun said quietly: "When you were in Luoyang, you said to me, 'When you see that the people you are guarding are safe and sound, you feel a great satisfaction. Probably that sentence touched me the most. Because I think you are a responsible person, and someone who cherishes your people so much will definitely be better for Qiyun, won't you? ”

"That's nature." Tuoba Tao didn't hesitate at all, and nodded to her with a smile.

Tuoba Tao is very fond of Qiyun and does not keep his name. Empress Dowager Dou saw it in her eyes, a little worried, and persuaded Tuoba Tao bitterly: "Your Majesty, you love the county lord of Zhuohua so much, and the county lord sacrifices his life for you, the two of you are in love, this is not only your blessing, but also your calamity." The emperor should break off love, and with love comes weakness. In case she is held hostage, are you willing to exchange your country for her? ”

"Yun'er was lonely and miserable when she was young, tossing and turning between troubled times. She is my world, and I am willing to exchange my red dust for ten years in exchange for the peace and happiness of her life. Tuoba Tao said solemnly to the Empress Dowager Dou, as if he was swearing with his life.

"As long as a man has a breath, he must protect the land under his feet and the woman in his arms, wake up the country, and get drunk and embrace the beauty. The rivers and mountains are stained with blood, the beauty is like a pearl, and the clouds are my life. Without her, the country would be discolored, and I would still defend the world for the people of the world, but my own world has collapsed. ”