Chapter 267: The Great King Returns to the North
When Chu Jiangmian left Zichen Palace, the sky was already bright. What exactly he talked to Baijiazi that night, no one else in the outside world knows. There will be no record in the history books. Perhaps, the only person who knows the whole story of this matter is Ji Zi. However, he was tight-lipped and did not say a word to anyone.
In a sense, the dialogue with Baijiazi is more like representing Chu Jiangmian's last promise to the Great Zhou Dynasty. To this day, if the terminally ill Son of Heaven is still a symbol of the dynasty, then the legendary old man is the last force to protect it.
In the perception of many people, an old man who is about to die wood, no matter how powerful he is, what can he do? Can he alone carry a dynasty that is about to be destroyed? If there really had this ability, the Zhou Dynasty would not have fallen to the point it is today.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with such an understanding. The rise and fall of a dynasty is not something that one or two people can control. Providence is never too high to ask! Everything has its own fixed number, which cannot be forced by human beings.
But even so, Chu Jiangmian would not deal with it casually. For Baijiazi, a legendary character, he had learned some about it when he was in Zhao Kingdom. Although he didn't know the ins and outs of this person, there were many mysteries in this world, and he would never easily deny them.
Only by maintaining a heart of reverence for heaven and earth can people be able to distinguish the sun and the moon, know black and white, keep the four times, and know the gains and losses!
“…… What kind of new situation will there be in your hands in this world in the future? After listening to what you said, the old man really wants to see it for himself!"
Before the night faded, Baijiazi turned his back to the young man who impressed him, and once let out such a sigh. And the other party only said softly behind him.
"But the tiller has his field, and the dweller has his house. People have no suffering from displacement, no worries about hunger and cold. A family of several people, benevolent and loving. A hundred years of life, reincarnation calmly...... That's it!"
There are no generous promises, no bold words that will stir the heavens and the earth. But this goal is the best he can do. Baijiazi paused, shook his head slightly and sighed.
"If you can do this, you will already be a great merit, and you will be crowned with a hundred kings! It's just a pity that the old man can't see it! ”
"Why? The body of the old-timer still looks very tough ....... ”
"Huh! Young man, the me you see is me, and the me you see is not me...... Since the dynasty that is guarded is coming to an end. Then the old man's life will also disappear. Heaven and earth are renewed, and I will be selfless...... Then, from now on, there will be no time in the future!"
The morning dew is like a dream. Chu Jiangmian was stunned for a moment, the world was lonely, and his eyes were empty, leaving only the first rays of glow in the east reflected on the glazed tiles, emitting a gorgeous color light.
Chu Jiangmian lowered his head and stayed in place for a long time. He held a simple book in his hand. It was a gift from Baijiazi. It is said that after he traveled the world dozens of times, he combined the wisdom of a hundred years. He hurriedly wrote it down and handed it to Chu Jiangmian, hoping that it would be beneficial to what he did in the future.
"It's a good way, it's a very good way. The name is famous, and the name is not very famous. Nameless, the beginning of heaven and earth. famous, the mother of all things....... He looked at the handwriting on the first volume and read it softly. No one knew how he felt at the moment. It turns out that the mystery between heaven and earth is so profound. Holding this heavy book in his hand, it seemed that he had touched the heavy door in the time and space of history. As soon as he stretched out his hand, he could gently push it away and explore all the mysteries inside.
Since then, Chu Jiangmian has never seen Baijiazi again. The great hermit of the world who met him in a hurry in his life seems to have exhausted all his energy. He disappeared into the silver galaxy that vanished before dawn. No one knows his life or death, and the legend has sung since.
"A character like Baijiazi can be said to be a unique existence in the late period of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Since even he has given up, then this dynasty is indeed irretrievable. It's just that...... He's too stingy! You talked with him for most of the night, and he left you such a shabby gift? ”
Ji Zi walked over. glanced at what Chu Jiangmian was holding in his hand, and his tone was a little disdainful. Chu Jiangmian, who was pondering, was interrupted by his train of thought, and he flicked the light frost from his fingertips. Finally came back to reality from the meditation of time and space.
"Old Ji, you're wrong. Don't underestimate this book, it's very precious! Hehe! ”
"What's so precious about this? Aren't they just some of the words that the old man wrote? ”
"It's called originality! Do you understand? And it's the real thing! I'm going to keep it safe, it's worth a lot. Leave it to future generations, it is a real family heirloom!"
Chu Jiangmian said bluffingly, and at the same time, he solemnly wrapped it up and hid it in his arms. Ji Zi blinked, his face full of indifference. He raised his neck and took a sip of wine, but said to himself.
"If you say it's precious, then it's precious. However, in Lao Ji's eyes, it is not as good as a pot of wine, which can talk about the pain of wind and dust!"
Ji Zi is open-minded, extraordinary. Although he doesn't like these worldly powers to seek life and death, he is not a fully born person. The path Chu Jiangmian took, he has always looked at in his eyes. At this point, he, like many others, was filled with great confidence in the young man.
Chu Jiangmian only stayed in Los Angeles for one night. When I entered Los Angeles, it was very grand. And when he went out again, he quietly did not alarm any people in the city.
The war horse stepped on the autumn frost in the morning, and when he walked out of the west gate of Los Angeles, he waved his hand to Zimmer and others who were standing on the head of the city to see them off. Then he went in the direction of the Zhao army garrison camp. Gongzi, who was ordered to follow him, retracted his reluctant gaze. Then he turned and resolutely left. This noble son of the Great Zhou royal family is very aware of the responsibility on his shoulders. From then on, he will be a brave warrior who will use his abilities to protect the legacy of the royal family.
"King! This is the latest urgent news from Dragon City!"
Before entering the barracks, Bai Ye was already panting to greet him. Recently, I have received news of the battlefield of Zhao State several times a day. And most of this news is worrying. The letter I have just received undoubtedly shows that the situation is urgent. Because, after Chu Jiangmian glanced at it a few times, his brows frowned tightly.
"Wei Wushu is really a well-known strong army in the world, and his combat effectiveness should not be underestimated! Such a fierce rival...... Did the order I spoke about the other day go out? ”
"By the king's order, there are Qianji Pavilion spies sent back to Zhao State in the starry night! It's just that why order General Long Yu to actively defend instead of desperately resisting? ”
Bai Ye's last order to Chu Jiangmian was a little incomprehensible after all. At this time, I finally couldn't help but ask. And Chu Jiangmian jumped off the horse, looking at General Wang Jun and the others who rushed over to greet him, he only replied casually.
"The purpose of war is to win, not to sacrifice. The lives of the soldiers of Zhao are very precious, and I hope that when the war ends, everyone will be able to live a good ....... ”
"But...... King! As a soldier, from the moment he put on his armor, he was ready to die defending his country. If we don't fight desperately when we encounter a strong enemy, how can we protect our land? The responsibility of defending the land cannot be lost! ”
The cavalry of the Zhao State, led by Wang Jun, heard their king's compassionate tone from afar. While I was moved in my heart, I couldn't help but arouse the meaning of generosity. It is of course their happiness to have such a compassionate king under their command. But the sense of honor as a warrior does not allow them to flinch in the slightest.
Chu Jiangmian walked in front of them. He waved his hand, and everyone gathered over, and they looked at this Qinwang who had entered the Zichen Palace with supreme glory with expectant eyes. The matter of Zhongzhou is over, and the war of Zhao Guo is not over! As long as he gives an order, they will get on the horse with a horizontal sword, drive thousands of miles, and die for it! Then they heard the clear voice speak.
"General Wang, and all of you! The reason why I just said those words is to let you remember that the integrity of the country and the protection of the land are important, but if they are compared to life, they are nothing! Man is the soul of all things, and it is the most important factor in creating all wealth. Our land is there, and so is our country. No matter how powerful the invading enemy is, they can't move it away or destroy it! Therefore, in the face of a strong enemy like Wei Wushu, it is most undesirable to compete with it head-to-head and cause a large number of innocent casualties. The reason why I ordered General Long Yu, who was guarding Dragon City, to save his strength and avoid such a blind response to the battle earlier, was precisely because of this consideration...... I hope that all of you will keep this in mind. In the future, no matter on any battlefield, we must use it flexibly and put people first. If people are lost and the land is lost, there will be a time to regain it after all. If everyone dies in battle, then both people and land are lost, and this is the truth. ”
There was no big truth in Chu Jiangmian's words. His gaze swept over everyone's eyes, and from these blood-boiling faces, he felt incomparable trust and touch. Then he heard his loyal warriors shouting in unison.
"We will remember the teachings of the Great King! May I fight for the king! I am willing to fight for my Zhao country...... The king wins!"
When the boiling sound calmed down again, Wang Jun, who had put on his armor again, stepped forward on behalf of all the cavalry soldiers and shouted for orders.
"King Qin is done, the king returns! Please give the order, we will kill back to Zhao and fight to the death against the invading enemy! ”
However, Chu Jiangmian smiled and shook his head. In his eyes, there would never be such a hard-fought battle to the death. His favorite way is to attack them unprepared and win by surprise!