Chapter 160, Persistence
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A battle report came from the southwest, and the three princes were defeated and seriously injured.
The government and the opposition were shocked.
The emperor urgently summoned his ministers to discuss the next steps. The courtiers were divided into two factions, one side was the main battle, and the other was the main peace. The main battle faction believes that a defeat cannot explain anything, and since the war has already begun, it is bound to fight to the end, with the aim of eliminating the rebels, otherwise once the main peace is made, the rebels in the southwest will become more and more arrogant, and it will be even more difficult to deal with them in the future when the tiger is raised.
The main peace faction believes that the defeat of the three princes has destroyed the morale of our army, and the morale is low, and it is only a long time to fight again, so it is better to seek peace first, assign the southwest to the rebels, and wait for our side to re-drum up morale, and choose to fight again.
Qi Jizhao's position is low, he is only the head of the household department, and it is not his turn to go to the court to make decisions, so he has no right to ask where this war is going. He is more concerned about Gu Zhi.
The war report sent to His Majesty only mentioned that the third prince was seriously injured, but Gu Xuan's palace report clearly stated: Gu Zhi died in battle.
Gu Zhi is no longer just Qi Jizhao's brother, the pain and happiness of the two of them are closely linked. His death was a great blow to Qi Jizhao.
He regretted it very much, he shouldn't have persuaded him to follow the third prince south.
He also regretted that he shouldn't have been so open-mouthed that if he wasn't careful, he would become a prophecy.
He hasn't left incense for the Gu family yet...... That's it...... Die? He's still so young.
Qi Jizhao even thought that if he returned to the ground soon, how would he answer in the face of his uncle and aunt's questioning eyes?
In a hurry, Qi Jizhao fell ill again, but he didn't care, he just ordered someone to pack his bags, and asked the household department for leave, so he had to go to the southwest in person.
Zhou Yuchen looked at him pitifully.
At that time, Qi Jizhao woke up from his slumber, and he had an ominous premonition: he was afraid that he would die soon.
Together, this thought was out of control. just thought of Zhou Yuchen, who was still weak and weak, and Zhou Linlang, who was wandering and uncertain......
Qi Jizhao's blood surged, and he spit out another mouthful of blood.
Zhou Yuchen grabbed the brocade quilt tightly in his hand and said with a crying voice: "Third brother, you must take care of your body." ”
Qi Jizhao wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and said, "I'm fine." ”
"Third brother, I know you're going to find Gu Shizi, why don't you let me go, I'll go for you."
"Nonsense, what's a good place there? You're so young, it's impossible. ”
Zhou Yuchen looked at Qi Jizhao a little timidly, he didn't dare to say anything in his heart, he was really afraid that Qi Jizhao might not be able to come back alive if he left.
Qi Ji Zhaoqiang smiled: "I'm fine, don't worry." ”
Zhou Yuchen knew that he couldn't keep him, so he no longer dissuaded him, Qi Jizhao himself was a little unbearable, he said: "I'm going, the road is far away, and there are many wars in the southwest, life and death are unpredictable......"
Zhou Yuchen gritted his teeth and didn't cry, only looked at Qi Jizhao with red eyes reluctantly. At his age, he is not big, he is not small, he already understands the world, he is not the center, and no one is obliged to revolve around him, especially a motherless child like him.
He has also understood that everyone has their own responsibilities, and to put it mildly, everyone has their own hardships and last resorts. Sometimes, many things are not about whether they should be done or not, whether they can be done, but what they have to do.
He couldn't trap Third Brother Qi in injustice, so he only nodded.
Qi Jizhao smiled comfortingly and said, "I just prepared for the worst, maybe it's better than this?" If I can't come back, you can go back to Zhou's house. ”
Zhou Yuchen nodded: "Third brother doesn't have to worry about me, I understand, if I really go back to the Zhou family, then no matter what the Zhou family does to me, I can bear it, but if I don't go back to the Zhou family, then even if I am weak, I will not die of cold and starvation." ”
Qi Jizhao nodded with satisfaction, very satisfied with Zhou Yuchen's growth. Whether he can do it or not, at least he has an independent consciousness, which is enough.
After settling Zhou Yuchen, Qi Jizhao began to buy a large number of medicinal materials and grain, and posted a lot of money to find a famous doctor who specializes in treating bruises.
When he was ready, the court stopped, and the emperor made a final decision: Lord and Lord. Cao Xi, the squire of the Ministry of Soldiers, took his holy decree and went to the southwest.
Qi Jizhao was unfeeling.
The people all praised His Majesty's benevolence and righteousness, not only thinking of the three princes, but also couldn't bear to give more gifts to the people, and would rather endure the humiliation and burden to seek peace first, which is simply a reincarnation of the Ming King.
Qi Jizhao felt harsh when he heard it, no matter which angle he stood thinking about, this majesty was a fool.
But he is humble and light-hearted, and it is not his turn to put his beak in major national affairs.
Cao Xi had already taken the lead with people, and Qi Jizhao did not accompany him, although he did want to take a ride on the ship of this minister, but unfortunately the Tao was not the same, Cao Xi was in a hurry to negotiate with Zhuo Cheng, the leader of the rebels in the southwest, and did not have the patience to wait for Qi Jizhao to transport a grain and a medicine to the ship.
Qi Jizhao personally went to Tongxian County to contact people about chartering boats and other matters.
Qi Mansion sent him a letter: Captain Lu is back.
He came back, but he didn't bring good news, he went all the way to Jinling, and he didn't find Zhou Linlang.
Qi Jizhao was silent.
Captain Lu asked, "Are you still looking for it?" ”
Qi Jizhao nodded: "Find." ”
Captain Lu said: "Brother Qi, I said something that shouldn't be said, this is like looking for a needle in a haystack, especially if she is deliberately avoiding someone from the capital, where to find it?" This is still based on the premise that she is safe, but ...... The world is hot and cold, you don't know how dangerous it is for her to be a beautiful little girl, walking alone outside? In case ......"
Qi Jizhao interrupted him and said, "Even if there is a case, you have to live to see people die and see corpses." He had a lot of unbearability in his heart, and finally said: "This time, you go to the Qinglou Chu Pavilion to find it." ”
Captain Lu was stunned.
Qi Jizhao sighed bitterly.
Both of them understand that it is not easy for a man to survive when he is alone, let alone Zhou Linlang?
She was born so outstanding, it was too eye-catching, it was easy to cause trouble, there was a broker who stared at a lone woman, tied someone and drugged someone, and sent it straight to the Qinglou Chu Pavilion, with your great ability, if you go there, you will fall into the quagmire, and you can't pull it out easily.
Captain Lu said: "Well, since you said that you want to look for it, then I will continue to look for it, but you have to plan for the worst, in case she has already ......."
Qi Jizhao said: "No matter how much money you spend, be sure to bring back the people who gave me all the beards and tails." ”
Captain Lu couldn't help but say, "You said something good, who am I bringing it back to?" I've heard that you are bent on going to the southwest, and whether you can come back is a matter of two questions, but no one is as unattractive to Wednesday girl as you are. ”
Qi Jizhao: "......" He used to have bad thoughts, right?
But this is not a problem, he said: "If you can bring someone back, just send it to Qi Mansion, even if I die, someone will protect her well." ”