Before Ren Gu and the others walked into the pavilion, the person who was originally sitting here was Li Fengshou.

Seeing that the lonely man and widow came with wine, and was alone under the moon, thinking that the two had no personal relationship, he was naughty for a while, so he hid in the canopy next to him, wanting to eavesdrop on their sweet love words.

I didn't think about it, but I overheard Ren Zhen's heart.

At the beginning, hearing Ren Zhen's memories of his bitter childhood, Old Man Li secretly sighed and felt sorry for the little guy's tragic experience over the years. As soon as he was born, he fell into a trap and was painstakingly calculated by the Southern Dynasty, how could he not know that His Majesty's methods were too cruel and vicious.

However, then, Ren Zhen gradually revealed his true position, which shocked him. Listening to his words, it seemed that he planned to break free from the control of the Southern Jin Dynasty, defect to the battle, and help the Northern Tang Dynasty set things right.

The so-called fixed numbers are all variables, and the jokes on the Lijiang River that day were unthinkable and were about to come true.

If this is the case, the people who are in the most dilemma are him and several elders of Fengwutang. Unlike the other three classes, over the years, they have gotten along with Ren Zhen day and night, and have formed a very deep friendship, which is difficult to break off easily, and they have turned against each other.

If Ren Zhen openly returned to Tang, then Fengwutang would be caught in the middle and at a loss. Follow Ren Zhen, or be loyal to the Southern Jin Dynasty? Sooner or later, they have to make a choice.

Standing there, Li Fengshou felt heavy and began to regret that he shouldn't have eavesdropped.

If you don't eavesdrop and don't know, you don't have to be in a dilemma early on, and you can get along with each other. However, now that he already knew, it was difficult to deceive himself, and he had to plan ahead and prepare his own retreat.

"I'm not afraid of betrayal, but I'm not reluctant...... Are you trying to gamble on Lao Tzu's conscience? ”

Looking at the wine bowl for a moment, he seemed to have made up his mind, turned around and walked out of the gazebo.

Shortly after he left, on the other side of the road, two figures emerged from the darkness, their eyes flickering.

"Wouldn't it be too insincere to test him in this way?"

Gu Haitang stared at the end of the road, a trace of worry between his eyebrows. She felt that it was better for Ren Zhen to play such a small trick than to be honest and sincerely win the support of the other party.

Ren Zhen said gloomily: "I just said that there are some things that are not suitable for being said in person. If that happens, it will only be more difficult for both sides, and instead of tearing their faces, it is better to part ways and get together and disperse. ”

Since entering the Northern Tang Dynasty, everyone in Fengwutang has been willing to support him, in addition to his personal relationship, the most important thing is that Ren Zhen's previous plans are beneficial to the Southern Jin Dynasty. But then, he wasn't sure if those people would still support him, and his new position.

That's why there was this drunken confession.

Gu Haitang pondered for a moment and asked, "Perhaps, it's too early to tempt now." After the revenge is successful, it is not too late to have a showdown with them. ”

Ren Zhen understood her concern, and his eyes were deep, "I'm afraid it's too late." ”

The cat's head demonstrated, the dragon's head hidden, and he now had a stronger and stronger premonition that the Southern Jin Emperor was carrying out a covert operation without him, which would be extremely unfavorable to the Northern Tang Dynasty, and might even threaten his safety.

If you don't eliminate the hidden dangers around you in advance, you are afraid that you will be attacked by the enemy in the future and face a greater crisis.

Anyway, sooner or later, there will be a showdown, testing the friendship between the two sides, it is better to say it later, and to see Feng Shou's choice earlier, at least it can make him feel at ease, and he doesn't have to worry about it.

Gu Haitang said faintly: "Can you afford his betrayal?" ”

If Li Fengshou wanted to betray and secretly report the matter back to Jinling, the emperor would be furious, and he might reveal Ren Zhen's undercover identity and let him face the pursuit of the Northern and Southern Dynasties at the same time, which would be the worst situation.

Ren Zhen was silent for a long time before shaking his head and saying: "What I will do in the future, I must be worthy of myself and the people of the Northern Tang Dynasty, and my position will be made public sooner or later." Even if Old Man Li doesn't say it, Nanjin is not a fool, and he will be able to see it. ”

Gu Haitang sighed, and was about to say something, but was interrupted by him, "I have a sense of proportion, that person is very good at patience, as long as I haven't made a move on the empress, there is no need for him to rush to close the net." Otherwise, wouldn't it have been for nothing that I have been raised for so many years? ”

With that, he walked forward.

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Another sleepless night.

After dawn, not long after Ren Zhen lay down, he was quarreled.

Unlike yesterday, it was Xue Yubing who came early in the morning to disturb his dreams, and he couldn't help but see it.

Entrusted by people, loyal to people, since he mentioned Yunqing Dan last night, Mr. Six hurriedly returned home, and sent people around overnight to find out the whereabouts of the pill, after the Xue family was busy all night, he finally found one, and he quickly sent it.

Ren Zhen was overjoyed, and he became more and more fond of the sixth senior brother's resolute temperament, and hurriedly handed over Yun Qingdan to Gu Haitang.

Gu Haitang knew that Ren Zhen's current situation was delicate, and he urgently needed strong reinforcements to protect him, and if he wanted to kill the enemies on the list, he couldn't do without her joining forces, so he immediately took Dan to retreat, racing against time to prepare to break the realm.

Just sent Xue Yingbing away, and another distinguished guest came to the door of Blowing Water House, and this time it was impossible not to see the master.

Hong Erqi, the celebrant of the celebrant of ceremonies, came with the holy decree in his hand, and as soon as they met, he smiled and said goodbye to Ren Zhendao, his face wrinkled in one place.

Ren Zhen understood and understood that the court was going to reward him, and he was ready to put an incense case, open the main door, and solemnly accept the order, but he was pulled by Gonggong Hong.

"Little Mr. doesn't know, Your Majesty has always respected the sages and sages, and before leaving, he specially instructed you not to be bound by worldly etiquette, and those complicated rituals are all exempted."

As he spoke, he handed over the scroll of the Ming Huang Holy Decree and motioned to open it directly.

Seeing this, Ren Zhen didn't want to say anything, he felt inexplicably looking forward to it, and was curious about how the empress would place him.

"Fengtian carrier, the emperor's edict said: Confucian Cai Jiushi, is a disciple of the sage, a sage, his moral loyalty, can show the sun and the moon, his Dan heart is sincere, willing to pour 50 million assets, to help the Tang Dynasty resist the enemy......"

His pupils narrowed, and his hand holding the decree trembled suddenly.

It's a day, this is a robbery while the fire is burning, and he actually wants to snatch 50 million from Lao Tzu!

He grinned, feeling a pain all over his body. He has been planning for a long time, and he has worked hard to collect a sum from the rich, but he can't stand the woman and enjoy it, and the lion opens his mouth.

"I wasn't satisfied with half of it, and I swallowed more than half of it in one bite. It is said that the most poisonous woman's heart, this is also too poisonous! His heart twitched, and he scolded fiercely: "If you don't compensate me heavily, this matter will never be over!" ”

I saw that the holy decree continued: "I feel his loyalty, I am very relieved, and I specially named Cai Jiushi as the Marquis of Blowing Water, and you can go to the palace with a sword to show the emperor's grace." ”

Reading this, Ren Zhen couldn't help but be stunned, Feng Hou?

According to the official system of the Northern Tang Dynasty, the marquis is the reward enjoyed by the generals, and the duke is the supreme glory of the ministers. Ren Zhen, as a Confucian gentleman, is a literati who is serious about the Eight Classics, and it stands to reason that he should be canonized as a prince of the country, how can he be a marquis?

Gonggong Hong, who was beside him, saw his puzzled look in his eyes, and explained with a smile: "Your Majesty said, sir, you raised military salaries and made the first contribution to the army's pacification of the southern enemy, which should be regarded as a military merit and should be made a marquis." ”

Ren Zhen didn't say anything, and his intuition told him that there must be something strange about this matter. Sure enough, there were a few more lines after the decree.

In addition, I have heard that Cai Jiu Shi Confucian Sword initiates, cultural and martial arts, and lead the way, so I hereby order to temporarily take the position of the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, and take the main examination for this court examination to select the pillars of the Tang Dynasty. Chin this! ”

Ren Zhen was immediately relieved and closed the holy decree. He finally understood the deep meaning of the empress.

The fact that the Confucian Holy Disciple was named Wuhou in itself shows that she has recognized his identity as a fellow Confucian sword practitioner. He is now not only a Confucian scholar, but also a military attache of the imperial court, which can facilitate the military in the future.

The Great Dynasty Examination has always been in charge of the Ministry of Rites, and as for the position of the Ministry of Rites, he has real power, which can make him the chief examiner naturally.

The Holy Decree deliberately singled out that the emperor knew the origin of his Confucian sword initiates and let him hold this important position, which was undoubtedly a clear indication to the people of the world that the imperial court had acquiesced to the new position of Confucian initiates.

Ren Zhen's advice that night, she finally adopted it.

Through this canonization decree, the Confucian sword initiates that Ren Zhen had preached in public were finally acquiesced in and implemented.

The squire of the Blowing Water Marquis Leader Rite Department, the Marquis of Wu, and the civil official, he will become a unique existence since the founding of the Northern Tang Dynasty.