Chapter 256: A Parting Message
After sending off a series of people around him. Zhang Fan was really relieved. It doesn't matter if the identity of these people is important or not. At least they are very important to Zhang Fan. Zhang Fan didn't want anything to happen to any of them. And as soon as they go. It doesn't matter if there will be any bloodshed here. At least the people he cares about are safe.
Zhang Fan was not worried about his safety at all. It's not his overconfidence, either. After all, his identity is there now. It is impossible for the person below not to care for his life.
But when it comes to saying goodbye to these people. The scene was a little sad. Although Zhang Yufang's family and Zhang Fan were close to each other, they didn't have long ago. It's not inseparable. But Zhang Yufang is Zhang Fan's uncle after all. The so-called blood is thicker than water. This family affection cannot be ignored in any case. Fortunately, although Zhang Yufang is a businessman. But the so-called men naturally do not procrastinate as women. He is also very free and easy. And he didn't know why Zhang Fan asked them to go to the capital first. He could see that Zhang Fan had something in his heart. But it was not known how serious the matter would be. So before leaving, Zhang Yufang just told Zhang Fan to take care. No more will be said.
Xu Jie is also a person who doesn't like nonsense. Now that Zhang Fan had told him everything before. It shows that Zhang Fan is very well prepared. There is no need to worry about him anymore. So Xu Jie's performance is more free. Before leaving, he said something to Zhang Fan. And there will be no more talk about it.
It's Yingyue and Luo Ling'er's two daughters. That's a bit of a sad and sad thing. Originally. Luo Linger didn't know why Zhang Fan asked her to return to Beijing first. She didn't have anything else in mind. As long as Zhang Fan is not tired of her. Then she doesn't care. Everything will go according to Zhang Fan. It's just that Zhang Fan didn't return last night. Yingyue came to her and stayed with her all night. told Luo Ling'er about Zhang Fan completely.
How could Luo Ling'er, who learned the news, not be in a hurry. After all, she is from Jiangnan. Although he has always lived in Yingtianfu before. The most serious one of the Japanese invaders was to approach the city of Yingtianfu. But it's just closer. She hadn't even seen the shadow of a widow. But the land of fireworks. News or something is the easiest to inquire about. Under the influence of the ears and eyes. Luo Ling'er also heard about the tragic situation after encountering the Japanese in many places. The woman is very emotional. Especially the woman who is in the dust. Naturally, I will follow the news I hear and have a series of associations in my mind. But whether Luo Ling'er thinks about it herself, it's fine. Or maybe it's just hearsay. In a word. In her heart. Wokos are very dangerous.
Luo Linger knew in her heart. Zhang Fan let himself go back to Beijing first to protect himself. This shows that Zhang Fan loves her. But the more so. Luo Linger became more and more reluctant to leave Zhang Fan. How could she leave a man who loved her so much and stay in danger. And he went to run for his life.
So before leaving. Luo Ling'er looked at Zhang Fanqian with red eyes and told him. He must pay attention to safety. Don't let anything happen to you. In fact, she had already made up her mind in her heart. If Zhang Fan has anything, what if. She will never accept this kind of eternal separation between heaven and man. will definitely go with Zhang Fan.
Zhang Fan also comforted Luo Ling'er. If it weren't for the fact that there were quite a few people present. Luo Ling'er may have been crying for a long time.
Relative to Luo Ling'er. Yingyue is also very concerned about Zhang Fan. It's just this moon. It seems too strong. Always refuses to show his weak side. She even threatened Zhang Fan and said. If something happens to him. I will never see him again. She immediately went to find Bi's man. Sounds like a threat. But it's more of a gamble. Even Zhang Fan couldn't help laughing. provoked Yingyue is a burst of white eyes. But Zhang Fan understood it very well in his heart. The reason why Yingyue said this is just that she can't let go of the kind of strong and unwilling to show weakness in her heart.
This kind of sad farewell scene is very sad. made Zhu Yijun, who didn't know the slightest inside story, a little baffled. He had no idea what was going on. In his opinion. This time it was mainly because his father sent a letter asking him to return to Beijing first. Others just happened to be going to the capital. Just go with him. For this solemn and sad farewell scene. Naturally, he was a little confused.
Ruan Er next to her didn't know what was going on. She's an outsider here. Although she also wants to have a good relationship with Zhang Fan. However, Zhang Fan has always shown some dislike for her. She won't be bored with herself.
But Nurhachi, who was not very old, saw some clues. This is not to say that Nurhachi is old. When you're young, you'll be able to read words and looks. He could see something mainly because of experience. When I lived in the Tohoku. The various tribes of the Jianzhou Jurchens were not close to each other. Sometimes there are some wars. Even they had to resist the attack of the Yuanmeng royal court.
And every time it's time for war to come. The leader of the tribe will let the old and weak women and children of the tribe, as well as some people who cannot fight but are of important status, leave temporarily. to avoid the scourge of war. Although Nurhachi is only ten years old now. He didn't have much of that experience. But he knew exactly what that meant. What Zhang Fan is doing now is no different from what those inadequate leaders who are facing the war. They are all about quickly moving the people they value most to a safe place.
But experience is experience after all. Nurhachi couldn't see this prosperous land south of the Yangtze River at all. Where is the sea again, who will attack? It's not like he's not unheard of the Wako. But he didn't see any signs of a major attack. Therefore. Although Zhang Fan's behavior made him deeply puzzled. But he doesn't talk nonsense about things he can't guess. didn't tell Zhu Yijun anything.
Zhang Fan looked at the team that was gradually moving away. The heart is also mixed. I don't know what I'm thinking. There is definitely a feeling of reluctance. But it's more about peace of mind. After all, there was no one here to care about anymore. With his mind open, he can handle this matter well.
Merely. He remembered the time when he had just said goodbye. Those words that Xu Jie said to him.
"Now the people you are worried about are about to go to a safe place. You should be able to rest assured, too. Xu Jie walked over and said to Zhang Fan. And so it goes. You'll be able to let go of your baggage and deal with what you're doing. ”
"What the elder said is right." Zhang Fan said with a smile. "But Zhang Fan still wants to ask the elder to help me keep this secret. Don't say it to anyone else. Especially His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I'm not worried, uncle. Maybe they'll worry about me when they find out. But my uncle was not a reckless man. Plus there is a pavilion elder. I'm sure I'll be able to persuade him. I'm just worried about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The elder also knows His Highness's temper. Still a kid after all. I'm afraid he'll do something unexpected. ”
"Of course I know this old man." Xu Jie said. "I'm not going to say it right away. At least not before arriving in Tianjin. ”
Xu Jie's words made Zhang Fan laugh. If you go to Tianjin Wei. It is only half a day's journey from the capital. Zhu Yijun can't do anything if he wants to do any tricks. And if Zhang Fan's statement here about the Japanese will attack on a large scale is true. I'm afraid it's not yet before they get to Tianjin Wei. The news has long passed.
"What the old man wants to tell you is. What you're doing this time is very unwise. Xu Jie said suddenly. The old man is not saying that you will play your own speculation to Your Majesty. Or is it worthless to investigate the matter without authorization. Rather, you informed the generals of the coastal garrison without authorization. It's unwise. ”
"What did Elder Ge say?" Zhang Fan was very puzzled by Xu Jie's words.
"You have to be glad. You haven't been in the company for too long. And you're not a courtier now. There are not too many interests involved. Otherwise, what you do this time will be very dangerous. Xu Jie continued. Think about it. Let's not care about whether the Japanese invaders will invade our Ming Dynasty on a large scale this time. Let's just say that there really will be such a thing. Now the defense of the coastal area has become lazy again because of Qi Jiguang's credit. Even if you go to the epistle to warn them. I don't think many people take it seriously. When the time comes, the Japanese will attack. It will inevitably let them take advantage of it. Regardless of the outcome of this war. Let the Woko attack so easily. Someone has to be held responsible.
"Back then. Punishing a few generals is not enough to convince the public. There must be a big character to top the tank. Then you, the person who can know the news in advance, will undoubtedly become the best candidate. When the time comes, those who are red with you, or who disagree with your political views, will stand up and be infinitely more than you. Then. Even if you can get His Majesty's favor again. It is estimated that it will also have a big impact on you. So who you are now and what you've been through has helped you this time. But the old man doesn't think you've thought about it before you do it. You're in luck this time. But what about next time. ”
After Zhang Fan listened to Xu Jie's words. At first, I was a little unimpressed. I think Xu Jie's is too small and a big deal. After all, this kind of black and white reversal is too ridiculous. But he thought to himself. A cold sweat came down from his back. This kind of thing is not necessarily impossible. To know. There have been many similar things in history. Person. Actually, it's the same with animals. They all want to live well. All want rights. Let others of their own kind do their bidding. But what is different between humans and animals. The human mind is too complex. Sometimes for profit. People can do anything.
Xu Jie's words also gave Zhang Fan a wake-up call. Let him understand that this is the way of being an official. More complicated and dangerous than he thought.
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