In the second year of Longshuo (662 AD), the fifth day of the sixth month of summer, two o'clock in the afternoon.

The Mingde Gate of Chang'an City, at the southernmost end of Zhuque Street, is the south gate of Chang'an. There are five passages, the highest level of the establishment, the right guard is stationed, and the general of the gate is in charge. Ordinary vehicles, walking next to the four holes, the middle door opening, is for the nobles.

There was a luxurious carriage with an axe at the end, and the doorman did not stop it. These large axes were used exclusively by the emperor and rewarded to the nobles, called fake axes. The leading knight of the convoy, the general of the prison gate, also knows, the general of Qianniu, Wu Kang.

The general of the prison gate saluted, hastily inspected and released, and Wu Kang returned the salute. Forty Wu battalion guards, each fully armed, guarded in front of and behind the carriage. The convoy slowly left the city, traveled five miles south, and drove along the Xiaolin Zhuan River to the Xiaolin Valley.

On both sides are corn fields, shaped like dogtail grass, with heavy ears of rice, which grow quite happily. After entering the valley, the Cornawa fields began to sparse, and birds and flowers were everywhere. Wu Kang controlled the war horse, ignoring the fairyland of the world, and between the two sword eyebrows, there was a faint sadness.

On the twenty-eighth of last month, Wu Kang, the class teacher of the Eastern Expeditionary Army, visited the teacher Su Dingfang for the first time. The poor old man was also full of sorrow. This is understandable, the Eastern Crusade returned in vain, and the mood was naturally depressed.

The master and apprentice had a long talk, and finally came to the conclusion that for at least three years, they could not go on a large-scale crusade to the east. Goguryeo is lucky, and they can survive for a long time, so they are cheap. What's even more helpless is that Baekje is also in chaos, the rebellion is intensifying, and the situation is almost out of control.

Leaving the teacher's mansion, Dingfang gave a letter, Liu Renyuan's private message. Yifu wanted to borrow a knife to kill people, fake Liu Renyuan's knife, and secretly kill Liu Renliang. Wu Kang helped write a letter to explain his conspiracy, and Ren was unwilling to bear it, and Ren Liang was alive at the moment.

In the fifth year of Xianqing, he followed Su Dingfang on an expedition, and 100,000 heavenly soldiers destroyed Baekje. Later, the main class teacher, Zuo Xiaowei Zhonglang General, was willing to serve as the protector of the capital. He led the guards of the province and united 7,000 Silla soldiers to defend the city together.

The remnants of the Baekje people, such as the black teeth and the Sha Zha Xiangru, started the restoration movement, and there was a vigorous uproar. The rebels stormed Si Hyeon, and Ren Yuan fell into a bitter battle, and Si Hyun was almost broken. Then the disaster was not a single line, the inspector Xiongjin Governor, Zuo Weilang General Wang Wendu, led the army to support Liu Renyuan, unfortunately died of a violent illness.

The imperial court sent Liu Renliang again, inspected the school, and took Fangzhou to assassinate the history and replace Wang Wendu to lead the army. After a difficult march, the two sides finally met, repelled the black tooth Changzhi, and resolved the siege of Sixuan. However, the good times did not last long, and the cousin of the king of Baekje, Fuyu Fuxin, raised an army. The scale of its rebellion is even greater than that of the black tooth.

The convoy entered the valley, the guards prepared picnics, mats were spread on the grass, and various pastries were placed. Wu Kang grabbed the reins, looked up at the blue sky, and pulled a sneer at the corner of his mouth. This Buyeo Fuxin, a hardcore Jingri element, he also has a name, called Ghost Room Fuxin.

His father helped Yu Liangchen, followed the prince to help Yu Feng, and went to the Wa Kingdom to act as a proton. He was born in the Wa Kingdom, was deeply educated in Japan, and together with the puppet king Fuyu Feng, he was a lackey of the Wa Kingdom. After Tang destroyed Baekje, Fuishin returned to Baekje, immediately recruited troops, and teamed up with Monk Dochen to dream of recovering the country.

If they want to restore the country, they must annihilate Siyu City and the Tang troops left behind. If the city of Siyu is broken, the strategic advantage of the Tang army will inevitably be lost. The battle situation was quite unfavorable, and Ren Yuan had a splitting headache, so he united with Liu Ren's rail department to defend the city and support it.

Fuxin sent an envoy to the Wa State, promising countless benefits, and asking the Wa State to send troops. Wu Kang understands the Japanese people, who have a mainland dream from ancient times to the present. Emperor Qi of the Wa Kingdom, who seems to be a girl, promised to send troops to help.

In the first month of the first year of Longshuo, he personally traveled west by boat to Chikushi County, that is, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The female emperor personally supervised the manufacture of ships and weapons, recruited Japanese naval forces, and prepared to support Baekje. In late July, when the military preparations were completed, she suddenly fell ill and died.

After the funeral, in the middle of the first month of this year, the eldest brother of the Wa Kingdom, the prince, inherited his mother's will and escorted Fuyufeng back to China. In early May, the puppet prince Buyeo Feng set foot on the homeland of Baekje and was embraced as the puppet king of Baekje by Buyeo Fushin and others.

According to the letter, the Wa Kingdom provided a large amount of assistance to the Baekje army. A large number of weapons and rations, 7,000 Japanese soldiers, and the rebels in Baekje were moved to tears. Tang Luo stayed behind to defend the coalition army, not only to deal with the rebels, but also to resist the Japanese people.

The war situation is in a stalemate, and Ren is willing to ask the imperial court to send troops across the sea for an expedition to thoroughly assess the rebellion. Wu Kang sneered even more, at this moment, the Korean Peninsula, because of the intervention of the Japanese state, is even more complicated. Engage in stick little Japan, intending to get involved in the peninsula, I'm afraid it's living in a dream.

In the recital, Ren Yuan swore that it was very likely that the Japanese State would send naval reinforcements. The imperial court urgently consulted, and the call for troops to support steadily gained the upper hand. It was a military base, and if you want to destroy Goguryeo, you must stabilize Baekje.

If this situation continues, the policy will be finalized by the end of July at the most. Then the question arises, after the reinforcements are determined, who will lead the troops to the battle. Wu Kang did not give in, and he had already asked Mei Niang to mobilize the power of the court and fight for the position of governor.

I dreamed at night that I would become the governor of Xiongjin and lead the army to attack Baekje again. Because this war was the first conflict between China and Japan, and it was a struggle for hegemony in the Far East. For Wu Kang, the first War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was of great significance.

We must do our best to crush the dream of Baekje's restoration of the country, destroy the Japanese navy, cut off the hands and feet of the Japanese state, and destroy its mainland dream. Set a small goal first, and completely hurt them, so that those Japanese monkeys, at least for five hundred years, will not dare to provoke China.

In order to get the handsome position, I went around to the door and went to the door. First of all, I took care of the military and specially visited the Xuanwu Party: Zheng Rentai, the general of the Left Wuwei, Du Junxuan, the general of the Left Rongwei, and Li Mengwei, the general of the Right Prison Gate. Rentai readily agreed, and the other two old foxes were noncommittal.

Don't expect a recommendation, as long as you don't add to the blockage, you'll be satisfied. In terms of prime ministers, Xu Jingzong Li Yifu will give some face. Lao Pu Street Xu Yushi must be a hindrance from it. Just last month, because of Daming Palace, the two got married again.

As early as the fifth year of Xianqing, Wu Kang sparse Li Jiu and rebuilt the Daming Palace, which was finally put on the agenda in late April this year. However, on the third day of the fifth month, Si Xian's doctor Yang Deyi suddenly impeached Wu Kang: instigating His Majesty to build civil engineering, which was the beginning of extravagant desires, and it was actually done by the ministers. The old minister implored His Majesty, and the pro-virtuous ministers were far away.

The impeachment was not issued, Mei Niang sent someone to inform him, Wu Kang didn't care, Nai Weng was a minister. I didn't feel at ease, but when I talked to my teacher, I was dumbfounded. Dingfang's words were chiseled, patting his chest and assuring: This impeachment, including the last imprisonment, was all instigated by the master.

Soon I was shocked into a cold sweat, and I felt that it was very likely that Shi Yangde, the governor of Yue, was recommended by Xu Yushi to pay homage to Dr. Sixian. I just can't figure it out, why target me? Every time I see you, I do the etiquette enough, where does it offend you?

So he told in detail, the intersection with the master, and the party made a comment, and Wu Kang almost laughed out loud after listening to the analysis. When he was making Qianniu itself, he gave Xu Zisui a piece of white jade paperweight, which was a taboo for the master.

Originally, this paperweight was given to Xu Jingzong by Mei Niang, with a warning and warning: stand firm for me, don't be a wall grass, and serve me wholeheartedly. When dealing with Wuji's rebellion, Xu Jingzong gave it to Wu Kang, and Wu Kang turned around and gave it to his father.

His father, Master Xu Yu, must be quite complaining: What are you, why are you beating me. So he held a grudge and would trouble him whenever he had the chance. When the holy driver patrolled Xuzhou, he passed by the temple of the woman, and the master made his first move. Wukang, who was almost harmed, knelt in the temple in the cold winter.

At this time, Qian Shun leaned in, saw that the big guy was in a daze, entangled for half an hour, covered his mouth and coughed a few times. Seeing the big guy turn his head, he cautiously reported: "It's ready, Zhao Sheng and Lin Pinglang, with all the brothers, are on guard within a radius of three miles." ”

Wu Kang put away his thoughts, looked at the carriage in front of him, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh. Xu Yushi and Yang Deyi are very tricky to deal with, and Wushun in the carriage is even better. invited her out today, it was on the instructions of Mei Niang, and she cheated on Li Jiu in a showdown.

Looking at the pastries all over the ground, he jumped off the horse with stirrups, and handed the reins to Qian Shun, letting everyone stay away. When he came to the side of the carriage, he said with a pleasant face: "Sister Yuan has worked hard, I'll help you get out of the car." The food has been prepared, and the sun is shining at the moment, which is the time for an outing. ”

The curtain of the carriage slowly opened, and Wu Kang brought a stool and carried her out of the carriage. When he came to the dining cloth, Wu Shun was not interested, looked at the surrounding environment, and said with a smile: "The scenery here is very good, Kang Lang walks with me, and he stays at home all day, and he is about to get sick." ”

Wu Kang nodded in agreement, and the two walked together, helping her up the low slope. The hillsides are dotted with wildflowers, and you can look around at the green corn fields. Wu Shun closed his eyes, and his mood gradually brightened: "I remember when I was a child, I pinched the ears of wheat with Mei Niang, braided them into garlands and wore them on my head, and was taught a hard lesson by my grandfather. ”

After speaking, he looked at Wu Kang with an embarrassed smile: "Kang Lang is a busy person, and most of the time, he revolves around Mei Niang." It is estimated that in your eyes, there is no Yuan sister for a long time, and there are no Helan brothers and sisters. Take me to play today, there must be something to do, and please Kang Lang's famous words, my sister listens. ”

The words were sandwiched with guns and sticks, with alienation and resentment, Wu Kang was quite embarrassed, and said with a clear conscience: "You and Minzhi Minyue, in my heart, the status is not much different from Mei Niang." But you're right, since I left Wuzhou, my care for Sister Yuan has indeed decreased a lot, and I will definitely correct it in the future. ”

Wu Shun was noncommittal, looked at Wu Kang and smiled, and said lightly after a long time: "That time Muzhou was in distress, Kang Lang desperately rescued him, and I and a pair of children were able to save our lives." In Wuzhou Lu Shen Mansion, Kang Lang was very caring, accompanied Min Zhi to study, and played with Min Yue. It was a very good time. ”

A gust of wind blew, and dandelions flew all over the sky, mixed with a faint fragrance of flowers. Wu Shun sat on the grass and said softly with his hands on his cheeks: "Later, when I returned to Chang'an, every time I celebrated the New Year's Festival, Kang Lang traveled thousands of miles to send his own gifts. Every time Kang Lang enters Beijing, he will live at home and play with Minyue. ”

He closed his eyes slightly and said lightly: "My husband passed away early, leaving our mother and son, and life is very difficult. I found the shadow of my husband in Kang Lang. I can really feel that you love children like a kind father. Except for my grandmother, no one has ever been so nice to me. ”

The mood began to fluctuate, and the tone became stiff: "But later, she was in Xiuzhenfang and bought you a house." She also told you, don't live in my house anymore, you listened to her and never lived again. Alienated from us, I lost my care, and my children lost their care. The three of us, in your heart, are not as good as her. ”

Wu Kang sat down slowly, feeling bad in his heart, weaving words to explain, and finally stopped talking. Wu Shun opened his eyes, and his eyes were very resentful: "She is in the palace, enjoying glory and wealth, and at the same time being a mother of the world." But she is not enough, the child has little fatherly love, and she ruthlessly snatches it away. ”

The breeze blew again, and Wu Kang pulled out a wry smile: "You are her sister, and you know her ups and downs better than me." Entered the harem at the age of fourteen, did not please Taizong, and degraded the court as a miscellaneous servant. Eating leftovers and scorching, the bedding is not tolerant of the night cold, brushing the toilet and washing clothes, and suffering inhuman treatment. ”

Shaking his head slightly, he continued to recall: "Later, when I got acquainted with the prince, my life improved, and after Taizong died, I entered the Ganye Temple as a nun." Later, he entered the palace again, sandwiched between King Xiao, and walked on thin ice all day long. Fortunately, he knew people, and by abolishing Wang Liwu, he was able to ascend to the back position. ”

Turning his head to look at Wu Shun, he persuaded bitterly: "The hardships she has endured, others dare not imagine." You have a very good relationship, and you have relied on each other for your life, and when she became the queen, she did not treat you badly. Why pester the saint and say something nasty, he is your sister-in-law. What would you think if you put yourself in their shoes? ”

Wu Shun closed his eyes and said nothing, Wu Kang sighed, this way of yours is a mistake in itself. Thinking of the meeting that day, the former Iron Lady cried with a broken liver and intestines. was betrayed by the closest people, then in this world, who can she trust.

The heart-rending pain and the words couldn't express it, Wu Kang continued to persuade: "I can't find a three-legged toad, and a two-legged living person is all over the street." Whatever man you want, as long as you are not a saint, Mei Niang and I will help you agree. ”

Wu Shun shook his head slowly, his eyes locked on Wu Kang, and his words were resolute: "The man I like has left me and will never look back." On that day, in Ganquan Palace, I was happy with the saint, and she broke it on the spot. She forced the saint and ordered the guards to forbid me to enter the palace. ”

The gaze was aggressive, and the slender voice was even colder: "Queen Xiao Shufei, she was imprisoned in the cold palace by her and beaten to death." I heard Wang Fusheng say that the skin of the beating was open and the flesh was open, and he was covered in blood. Kang Lang, you tell you the truth, she asked you to come to me, what do you want to do with me? ”

Wu Kang replied: "Queen Xiao Shufei is not from our family. Your fellow sisters, even if they are angry, will not harm you. She wants you to leave, stay away from Luoyang, Chang'an, and return to your hometown in Bingzhou. At the same time, make a guarantee that the rest of your life will be absolutely fine with food and clothing. ”

Wu Shun pulled out a sneer, and her words were yin and yang: "She is ruthless, and she will also take care of family affection, which impresses me and makes me grateful." With Kang Lang's temperament, he must have interceded for me, and she also compromised. Now let's talk about what conditions you agree to in order to stay in Chang'an. ”

Wu Kang sighed lightly and said truthfully: "As long as Sister Yuan swears to keep to herself from now on, never enter the palace, and forever cut off from the saint, she can stay in Chang'an." The aunt is old, and the second sister is in the deep palace, so she must not take good care of her. For the sake of the aunt and the child, please make a heavy oath. ”

After a long silence, I don't know how long it took, Wu Shun raised his right hand: "The yellow sky is above, the thick earth is below, Wu Shun swears that he will never enter the palace and never see a saint." There is a god three feet above his head, and if he breaks his oath, he will be hit by five thunderbolts. ”

Wu Kang breathed a sigh of relief, and finally got it done, with a happy look on his face: "My teacher once taught me that I am separated from my aunt, and I am afraid that it will cause criticism." When I got back to the city, I went to visit my aunt and discuss the move. We are a big family, we still live together, and we take care of each other. ”

The meaning was self-evident, Wu Shun sneered: "This is her idea, she still doesn't worry, let you spy on me." But it doesn't matter, I don't have a home for a long time, I can live anywhere. The affairs of the lady's mansion are all decided by the grandmother, and you go to her to discuss. ”

Finally solved satisfactorily, looking at the boundless corn field, Wu Kang smiled sincerely: "The last time I appreciated the farmland was when I was in Wuzhou, and it has been seven years in the blink of an eye. I said a lot just now, Sister Yuan should be tired, I'll help you go. The farmland is boundless, and the ears of grain and rice are heavy, which is the most beautiful picture. ”

Gently pull up Wushun and take a walk along the mountain bag. Feel the majesty, smell the scent of wildflowers, bathe in dandelions, and relax your body and mind. With such a perfect artistic conception, Wu Shun opened his heart, pulled Wu Kang's wrist, and gradually smiled.

The mood became more and more relaxed, Wu Kang pinched a yellow flower, put her hair in a bun, and praised sincerely: "My two sisters are nearly forty years old, but they don't look old. If we go shopping, others will definitely think that you are my little sister. ”

Wu Kang sneered, rolled his eyes and said, "It's twenty-eight, and you haven't done it yet, and your mother also said that you are like a big child." But then again, you don't look old, and when you think back to the first time you met, it really hasn't changed much. Especially those thief eyes, they are exactly the same as when you were in Wuzhou. ”

Just as this is a compliment, Wu Kang is complacent and continues to blow to each other. Then he told jokes, made her giggle, and occasionally drove a car to make her roll her eyes. Such a mode of getting along is really easy and comfortable, this is the correct way to open between relatives.

Time slipped away quietly, and I don't know when, out of the corner of my eye, I found that two miles away from the north, there was a black oppressive figure. There were about ten horses, confronting several farmers, and there was a faint sound of quarrels. Wu Kang became interested, and whistled to summon Qian Shun and asked him to inquire about the situation.

Qian Shun rode away on horseback and came back two quarters of an hour later, with a face full of disdain: "Master Yu's family Xu is naturally in Luoyang City, and he is not inferior to him." He also bullied others, led his tribes to hunt, and trampled on the fields of the landlords. The landlord was very angry and spoke not very well, which angered Xu Nature. ”

Feeling a little meaningful, Wu Kang narrowed his eyes, and Qian Shun gloated: "Xu Er was furious, scolding the landlord for being a slave in the field, and the landlord scolding him for being a loser." Xu Er was so angry that he shot with a bow and arrow, but fortunately his archery skills were bad and did not cause a big disaster. ”

Wu Kang restrained his smile, his brain turned quickly, and an interesting idea quickly came to mind. took out the official and private seals, handed them over and said lightly: "Now go to the landlord and show my identity." Help him prepare a petition and let him go to the constitutional platform to file a complaint. ”

Qian Shun put away the seal and asked cautiously: "The landlord is a flat-headed commoner, if you support him, you may dare to sue." But Xu Er's status is too high, and the prime minister's Lang Jun and Ma stepping on the field are also trivial matters. Even if Xiantai accepts it, it will deal with Xu Er at most, and it will not affect Xu Yushi. ”

Wu Kang smiled dumbly, and said matter-of-factly: "It is often the little people who bring down the big people." This is a small test, if he Xu Yushi can't hand in a good answer, he will definitely be unlucky, and even involve Yang Deyi. If it works well, I can kill two birds with one stone and get them all out..."