The six-day affair came to an end for the time being, Xu You left Ziyang Mountain first, and the follow-up matters were handed over to Zhang Huai to deal with. Lan Liuxiang's iron-hearted portrait was very happy to confess the six days strongholds distributed in various states and the places where large sums of money and goods were hidden, which were all reported by Zhang Huai to the imperial court, and the prisoners such as Shaodian and Lan Liuxiang were also escorted back to Jinling and handed over to the court lieutenant for trial and conviction.

Although Shaodian and Xu You have the same friendship, but the two belong to different camps, and their differences cannot be reconciled, and now they have the hatred of killing their father and the hatred of destroying the religion, and there is no room for them to go back.

Although Xu You is benevolent and righteous, he will not be to the point where the Holy Mother will simply let him go, should he let him go to the ghost master to make trouble again?

In the face of the position and the overall situation, the friendship that once seemed insignificant!

This is the world of adults, where coldness and cruelty are the keynote, and when necessary, many things can be discarded, dreams, original intentions, kindness, friendship, and even life!

On the seventh day of the first lunar month, Xu You returned to Jinling. Because Nuwa created the world and pinched out human beings on the seventh day, this day is also called "Human Day".

As a festival, Renri existed in the Han Dynasty, but it was not until the Wei and Jin dynasties that it was valued and developed grandly. If the weather on Renri is very good, it indicates that the wind and rain will be smooth this year, and the country and the people will be safe.

When Xu You returned, it was a good weather with a beautiful wind and sun.

Jinling is filled with a festive atmosphere, with lights everywhere, everyone is beaming, neighbors in new clothes go from house to house, exchange good fortune, and children wear colored paper beasts, chasing and frolicking, as if the rebellion in Yizhou did not exist.

Xu You had just entered Changganli's house when he heard Huang Yuan'er's voice coming from the inner courtyard: "When will the general come back, and Mrs. Zhan can receive his letter?" ”

"Da Changqiu, forgive me, it is estimated that there will be a few days of delay on the road, and I really can't tell when I will arrive in Beijing......

"Hey, the Lord destroys three times a day, I can't do it, if the general comes back, please be sure to tell the general, don't delay, enter the palace immediately......"

"Okay, I'll tell you, Da Changqiu go slowly!"

Xu You bent over the moon gate and said with a smile: "Da Changqiu doesn't stay for a glass of wine?" ”

Huang Yuan'er turned her head, was surprised, ran over in small steps, grabbed Xu You's arm, and shouted, "General, hurry up, follow me into the palace." ”

"Don't worry, wait for me to freshen up and change my clothes, this road is full of smoke and dust, and the face is disrespectful......"

"The Lord won't mind, let's go...... General, you don't know, the Yuan Day is in the dynasty, hundreds of officials come to congratulate, only the general is missing, the lord is worried in his heart, and there is no joy all day long. In the past few days, everyone inside and outside Taicheng has been cautious, and the year is not good, and they are all looking forward to the general's return to Beijing......"

The first day of the first month of the emperor is a big banquet for the ministers, and the hundred officials offer birthday wine in the Taiji Palace, and kneel to play: the ministers and others worship again, tens of millions of years old. The waiter replied: It has been served. Hundreds of officials said long live, the music in the four compartments was loud, and the etiquette was finished. After the birthday wine is offered, the monarchs and ministers drink together, enjoy the music and dance, until the end.

Xu You left Beijing without an edict, and was absent from the Yuan Dynasty, although on the second day after six days of extermination, Zhang Huai immediately flew away and reported the specific experience in detail, but it was already two days after the court received the song, and the emperor was very displeased, but no one knew that his displeasure was because Xu You's daughter did not hesitate to risk his life, or because Xu You deceived his superiors and subordinates, or even because Zhang Huai was uneasy about obeying Xu You's dispatch without asking for instructions......

An Xiulin was originally not the master of rigid male guesses, but since there was an additional Jiang Ziyan beside him, he got along day and night, and obeyed his words, and even the eunuchs like Huang Yuan'er, who had served him for decades, gradually began to be unable to see through An Xiulin.

Xu You was dragged out by Huang Yuan'er, and said to Zhan Wenjun helplessly: "I'll go to Miansheng first, I brought you a festival on the car outside, and I will let Qingming send it over...... Also, let the cook prepare some good wine and food, and I will entertain an old friend in the evening. ”

Zhan Wenjun stood under the locust tree in the yard, and responded with a light smile, she didn't wear new clothes, not to save money, but because the clothes were always old and comfortable, she was past the age when new clothes would bring happiness and freshness, and she didn't need to abide by any etiquette to cater to any customs, she was now comfortable and happy.

There is not much New Year's weather in Taicheng, An Xiulin advocates frugality, in addition to the necessary decorations, such as the door god and the word Fu pasted on the palace gate, the lanterns and colorful paintings hanging in the corridor, the excess is not allowed to break the fee, Xu You saw An Xiulin in the Hanzhang Palace, he was playing chess with Jiang Ziyan, heard Huang Yuaner's roll call, stood up excitedly, accidentally knocked over the chessboard, like a jade-like black and white ceramic chess piece smashed into Jiang Ziyan's body, in the past, he should have been distressed to ask if the injury was hurt, but he didn't see it, and he greeted Xu You.

Jiang Ziyan also got up, packed up the chessboard, turned his head, his handsome face was smiling, and he stood quietly next to the half-human-high Qingyu Tianji incense burner, like a person in a painting.

"Weizhi, you're back, you're not hurt, are you? I heard Zhang Huai say that you only brought six or seven parts to dare to break into Xudu Mountain at night, too reckless, too reckless! ”

Xu You smiled: "Yes, not in the future!" ”

"Come, sit, sit!" An Xiulin seemed to be a curious baby, pulled Xu You to sit on the couch next to the window, and said, "Tell me about the encirclement and suppression for six days, is Xudu Mountain really high and deep into the clouds, and it goes back thousands of miles?" But what ghosts and monsters are there? Is the Great God of the Six Heavens blue-faced and fanged, with three heads and six arms? ”

Xu You smiled and nodded to Jiang Ziyan, Jiang Ziyan also responded with a smile, standing beside the couch with his hands tied, he couldn't see any negative emotions, he was wearing a green shirt, his black hair was like a cloud, and his long figure was just right, just like Lansheng Valley, a gentleman was self-respecting, no wonder all from Wang Yan to An Xiuming to An Xiulin fell, and no one was spared.

In later generations, due to the influence of various film and television works, many people thought that good men loved weak men who were sissy, but in fact, they were not. For example, Emperor Chen Wendi's male favorite Han Zigao is three points more beautiful than a woman, but he commands the army to fight, is good at riding and shooting, is quite courageous, and is light on wealth and righteousness, and promotes his subordinates, which is very popular with the military. Although Emperor Chen Wendi was very fond of Han Zigao, he was not a faint monarch, and during his reign, the officials ruled Qingming, the people were rich, the country was strong, and he created the "rule of Tianjia". These two are one of the most famous good friends in history, which is enough to prove that as long as there is true love, age, identity, status and even gender are not a problem.

Xu You told the story of sneaking into the mountain, hiding the details of Qi Hua Pavilion, and heard that he led all the masters to break into the door, killing the fake Great God, Lu Tai, Capturing Shaodian, Lan Liuxiang, An Xiulin exclaimed again and again, and heard the true God hiding in the secret room, scolding cunning, and then hearing the Great God tempting him with money, things, divine skills, etc., he couldn't help but praise: "On the loyalty to the country and the responsibility of the people, no one in the court can reach the slightest case!" ”

Jiang Ziyan said: "What Your Majesty said is that the general is still in a place of suspicion, but he has no time to make a living, and he does not hesitate to take risks to send troops, just to destroy the thief, which is really a model for my generation!" ”

Xu You looked at Jiang Ziyan quietly, got up and left the couch, knelt on the ground, and said: "I was about to apologize to Your Majesty, but the minister mobilized the Pingjiang Army to attack Yudu Mountain without court discussion, and asked to cut off the title of Marquis of Kaiguo County to set an example!" ”

Although he resigned from his official position, the title of Marquis of Founding County is still there, and if he is cut down again, he will become a real white coat, and he will lose his fame.

An Xiulin hurriedly stretched out his hand to help Xu You up, and said: "Zhang Huai's song has already made it clear that the six days are strong, and it was he who invited Weizhi to go to Xudu Mountain to help suppress the thief. Zhang Huai is the assassin of Xiangzhou, and he is the commander of the Pingjiang Army, and he has the right to exterminate the thieves in his jurisdiction without court discussion. ”

Jiang Ziyan also persuaded: "Yes, the more you do things, the more mistakes you make, but those who don't make mistakes never do things, the general is open-minded and loyal, don't be so cautious, you don't doubt yourself, you can't help but seem alienated from Your Majesty......"

An Xiulin looked at Jiang Ziyan's eyes full of pity, and said, "It's still Aiqing who knows my heart best!" Weizhi, you are my brother-in-law, the relationship is far better than others, no matter how the dispute, I am always towards you, if this is the case in the future, I will be angry! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Team Master! However, I have resigned from the position of general, and the captain of the team can call me a little bit in the future. ”

Jiang Zi was speechless, his demeanor was pleasant, and he smiled: "Weizhi! ”

Seeing that the two of them got along very well, An Xiulin was happy for no reason, and smiled with a smile on his face, which made the eunuch palace maid who was waiting next to him breathe a sigh of relief.

Huang Yuan'er came to make fun and said: "General, the former Jiang team leader has been awarded the general of the left guard, and now he is in charge of the palace forbidden ......."

"Ouch!"

Xu You clapped his hands lightly and said apologetically: "It's my negligence, Zuo Wei is not strange!" ”

An Xiulin said with a smile: "Those who don't know are not guilty, he originally had a name and no words, I gave a 'clear opinion', you are equal, and you will be called a word in the future." ”

See?

Zhuangzi's "Journey to the North" has a sentence "Seeing is worthless, and arguing is not as silent", which is supposed to be to ask Jiang Ziyan to learn the truth of "arguing is not as silent", which reflects An Xiulin's painstaking efforts.

As a male favorite, he suddenly occupies a high position, and he is useless, if he doesn't pay attention to his words and deeds, he will definitely summon the criticism of the courtiers, and if he provokes the anger of the public and attacks him in groups, An Xiulin does not dare to say that he will definitely be able to save Jiang Ziyan's life.

Therefore, it is worthless to see clearly, and it is better to argue than to be silent.

After chatting a lot, staying for lunch, Xu Youcai resigned from Hanzhang Hall and went to Chongxian Palace to meet Xu Shunhua.

Jiang Ziyan said: "Please go out for a while, unless Your Majesty summons you, no one is allowed to come in." ”

Huang Yuan'er turned his head to look at An Xiulin, An Xiulin waved his hand, he had no choice but to bow down and say, "No!" Then he withdrew with all the palace maids and eunuchs who were waiting in the palace, closed the palace door with his own hands, and turned around, with a sneer of displeasure on his face.

When there were only two people left in the hall, An Xiulin and Jiang Ziyan, Jiang Ziyan said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the general's cultivation is very high, and only Sun Guan and Yuanguang can be compared in the world, and there are a large number of small grandmasters under his command who are ready to listen to the formation, and by force alone, it has far surpassed the inner mansion." I remember that when the first emperor was there, he secretly raised a number of small grandmasters to defend the left and right, but His Majesty can only mobilize three small grandmasters now. ”

An Xiulin didn't care, and said: "The people of Weizhi, that is, my people, how can they divide each other?" ”

"It's not for the generals......" Jiang Ziyan said: "Your Majesty, Sun Guan, as a Heavenly Master, does not dare to leave Yizhou easily, but I heard that there are two halls of Celestial Master Dao, Crane and Deer, which hide all kinds of vicious martial arts masters, if they sneak into Taicheng and intend to assassinate, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the three little grandmasters to be thoughtful......"

"So, what do you say you should do?"

"Liutian Shaodian and Lan Liuxiang are both little grandmasters, they are on the way to escort Jinling, if Your Majesty can forgive their sins, and then show grace to envelop them, they will definitely be grateful to Dade and willing to die. Moreover, the six heavens and the Heavenly Master Dao have been enemies for generations, and let them go against the Heavenly Master Dao, it is to make the best use of things and make the best use of people, even if they die in battle, it is better than dying in prison. ”

"This ......" An Xiulin hesitated and said: "Didn't Wei Zhi say that Shaodian is the son of the Great God, and the Great God was forced by Wei Zhi to take poison and commit suicide, how could he be used by the imperial court?" ”

Dark clouds obscured the afternoon sun, and Jiang Ziyan's handsome face flickered between the light and shadow, and said: "Zhang Tingshi's recital said that the Great God is seriously ill and will die, even if there is no Great General, he will not live for a few days. He also said that Shaodian and his father had a bad relationship, and he had been away from home for many years, so he probably wouldn't lose his life for the sake of God! Life and death are the most important things in the world, His Majesty will pardon him regardless of his previous suspicions, as long as he is not a stupid person, he knows how to choose! What's more, even if he has a grudge in his heart, it is the general who he hates, not His Majesty...... I'm not provoking the affection between His Majesty and the general, but Xiao Xunqi is a lesson from the past, how did the first emperor treat him? But what did he do to the first emperor? If the first emperor had more junior grandmasters at that time, and was not entangled by Xiao Xunqi, it would be enough to protect him to escape to the Chinese army camp...... Therefore, the armed forces of the Inner Government must be strengthened, which is also for the sake of the relationship between His Majesty and the monarch and the ministers of Weizhi from beginning to end......"

From the emperor's point of view, thunder, rain and dew are all Jun's grace, so looking at the history books, there are countless examples of killing his father and using his son, killing his son and using his father, after all, not everyone has the courage and means to resist the supreme imperial power, and it is not the biggest problem to really use Shaodian.

An Xiulin is more concerned about what Jiang Ziyan said, he must try his best to maintain the balance of force between him and Xu You, otherwise, the balance will be broken, the upper and lower levels will be out of order, and the monarch and ministers will always want to be unobtainable.

"This is not good, I treat me like a bright moon, and I treat me with a bright and clean state, so why use power?"

An Xiulin was about to refuse, Jiang Ziyan slowly knelt down, wanted to cry, raised his head and said: "Since I served Your Majesty, I have never spoken a word in the government, in the hundred officials, and among the forces of all parties. However, in the battle of six days, the force shown by the general is beyond imagination, and I have made this decision, if Your Majesty suspects me of using power and dividing the monarch and ministers, I am willing to die to make my will clear! ”

As he spoke, he pulled out the treasure knife at his waist, stretched his neck, the blade was sharp, and blood oozed out in an instant, An Xiulin's heart stopped beating, his hands and feet trembled, and he could barely stand, and said, "Ziyan...... Put, put down the knife...... I promised you, I will allow you, don't do stupid things! ”

Bang dang!

Jiang Ziyan abandoned the knife, and the tears slashed through the skin that was more blown-and-tearable than a woman, I really felt pity, An Xiulin tore off the corners of the Son of Heaven's robe, covered his neck, and said, "You are going to die, how can I live alone?" Everything can be discussed in the future, and don't scare me like this......"

Jiang Ziyan smiled, revealing a certain bewitching charm, and said, "Your Majesty, I am also in a hurry, and I will never do it in the future." ”

"That's good, that's good!" An Xiulin was frightened for a moment, and was about to shout: "Huang Yuan'er, summon the imperial doctor......

"I'm fine, don't alarm the imperial doctor!" Jiang Ziyan stopped An Xiulin and said, "Your Majesty, in order to avoid offending the general and being charged with interfering in foreign courts, please don't tell anyone that this is my idea." ”

An Xiulin nodded, this Jiang Ziyan said whatever he wanted, he didn't refute it at all, and said: "I will instruct one person among the courtiers to write a letter to ask for forgiveness Shaodian and Lan Liuxiang, if the court does not pass, I will issue a decree to pardon them." ”

Jiang Ziyan said: "Thank you, Your Majesty! ”

"I should thank you, you have nothing to do with Liutian, and it is all for my sake to use them to serve." An Xiulin stroked Jiang Ziyan's face and said, "Ziyan, Emperor Han Ai's desire to Zen is located in Dong Xian, and his love is unsurpassed in the world. Although I can't follow the example of Emperor Mourning and give up the An family's country, but in addition, I will give you whatever you want. ”

Jiang Ziyan turned his cheek sideways, gently rubbed An Xiulin's palm, and said, "Your Majesty, I don't want Jiangshan Sheji, I just need to grow old with you, this life is enough!" ”

Chongxian Palace.

Asked about the trip to Xiangzhou, Xu Shunhua was not like An Xiulin who was entangled in the danger that Xu You might encounter in person, anyway, the person came back safely, and it was meaningless to dwell on the past, what she valued was the result, and said: "This is a good thing!" Six days when you rebelled and established the country, almost shook the foundation of Yangzhou, today you have been destroyed for six days, you have made great achievements, you have to hurry up to gather people who support you, and seek to restore the position of general in the court meeting! ”

Xu You smiled and said nothing.

Xu Shunhua couldn't wait to grab his ears and said angrily: "Don't take it seriously, people go to tea and cool, the more you delay, the worse it will be!" I think the meaning of Xie Xiwen and Tao Jiang's gang of dogs is to let Di Xia lead the army to conquer Yizhou, he wants to lead the army, and he will not take over the position of general, at that time, what should you do? ”

"Sister, don't worry, it's always yours that should be yours, now is not a good opportunity to recover, six days after the destruction, I hid from the court and moved troops without authorization, it's good not to be attacked by Xie Xiwen, where do you dare to expect merit?"

Xu Shunhua kicked over the tea case and said: "You were born and died, sleeping in the open air, but you were punished without guilt, he Di Xia sat in Jinling, and he made every inch, why should he be a general?" I'm telling you, you have to swallow your anger again this time, and I'll go to the emperor and the dogs in Taiwan Province to reason! ”

"Hey, hey, don't be angry!" Xu You stopped Xu Shunhua half-coaxing and half-pulling, and said: "You are adding to the chaos, don't worry about things outside, I have my own measure, and I will not be bullied...... By the way, why do I feel that my sister is a little fatter and her body is thicker? ”

Xu Shunhua's face stiffened, forced him to calm down, and said, "I was about to tell you, two days ago, I asked the imperial doctor to detain the pulse, and it seems that it is a happy puls......e."