It didn't take long for most of the capital to return to its former prosperity and liveliness, as if nothing had happened here.

If you want to say that the most obvious change is that in front of the Dingbei Palace, which was originally cold, I don't know when it started, there was a long queue.

Among the people who came to see them were well-dressed wealthy merchants, admiring civilian officials, and military generals in armor. What's more, some people claimed to be the long-lost relatives of the prince of Dingbei of Great Chu and came to recognize their relatives.

Guan Yu met politely one by one at first, but within two days, he felt that something was wrong. For he soon found out that these strangers had either come to make friends and give gifts; Either they are here to slap the horse, and they want to mix up with a half-official position, or they are officials in the DPRK and the central government, and they want to be familiar with each other, so that they can continue to be promoted in the future.

As for those who fell to the ground as soon as they met, and came to confess their relatives with a handful of snot and tears, Guan Yu was even more angry.

He suddenly found that he was not alone in this world, and only the seven aunts and eight aunts had fifty or sixty numbers. In the end, he himself was a little confused: could it be that I really came from an unusually large family?

Fortunately, he finally had some self-knowledge, and within two days, he was overwhelmed and ordered his subordinates to declare that he was unwell, and from then on closed the door.

Strangers can be avoided, and their brothers can no longer hide when they come.

On this day, Zhang Baiqian, Du Zhongnian, and Cui Dakui came to visit as if they had made an appointment in advance. Guan Yu was overjoyed, and hurriedly got up to greet them at the door of the mansion in person and invited them into the living room. At the same time, he ordered a large banquet and presented fine wine, and wanted to drink with them.

After three rounds of drinking, Cui Dakui took advantage of the warm atmosphere, raised his big hand to wipe the wine droplets spilled on his thick beard, and said with a grin: "General Guan, I have been following you for many years, and now the four seas are finally peaceful, and there is no war in the world." It's just that above this court, there are few people in charge. You have always been our backbone, and you are the only one who is worthy of it. Just don't do it, you will ascend to the throne and rule the world. If anyone dares to disagree, there is no need for you to go out, I will destroy him for you first! ”。

Guan Yu was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly turned his head to look at Zhang Baiqian and Du Zhongnian, and saw that the two of them were calm, so he knew in his heart that they had passed the anger in private.

He hurriedly sat up straight, and said with a straight face: "Don't mention this again." First, I promised Shi Dazai that I would never take the throne in this life and never break my word.

Second, if I really do that, Dachu will inevitably have civil strife. Liu Qian's sons, nephews, and descendants just have an excuse to rebel, and the peace in the world that you and I have fought for many years, blood and sweat have finally won, will only be buried overnight.

Third, in this expedition to the west, I watched Miss Shuang'er die tragically in the arms of a certain family, but she had no skills to return to the sky, and her heart was like a knife. From that moment on, I had the heart to take off my armor and retreat! What's more, I am lazy by nature and do not want to be restrained in any way, and I avoid such drudgery as the king of a country! ”。

Zhang Baiqian hugged his fists and said: "Why should the general refuse, then Liu Qian's second son Liu Qi is still in infancy, how can he convince the public?" Even if it is difficult, for the sake of the people of the world, you must know the difficulties! Besides, there are brothers like me who are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect you! ”。

Du Zhongnian on the side waved his slender black beard, and also raised his chest and arched his hand: "Brother Bai Qian is reasonable!" Now above the court, the one who can say a word, command the world, and shock all directions is none other than the general! ……”。

Guan Yu waved his hand again and again, and hurriedly interrupted him: "Come on, come on, we are all friends of life and death, get together, just drink and drink." The affairs of the DPRK and China will be discussed in the court another day. ”

The three of them looked at each other, and had no choice but to pick up the wine glass on the table and touch it with the wine vessel that Guan Yu held high in his hand.

After they were full of wine and food, the three of them got up together to say goodbye, and Guan Yu kept sending them out of the mansion.

Out of the mansion, the three of them did not disperse, but gathered together to discuss a few words in a low voice, and then went to the mansion of Li Jingcheng, the imperial historian of the Qincha.

Li Jingcheng's mansion also gathered three or five Chinese courtiers, who were drinking tea and gossiping.

Seeing the three generals stepping in together, before Li Jingcheng got up, a Wenchen couldn't wait to stand up to greet him, stepped forward and asked, "What is the result of the persuasion of several generals?" Has the king of Dingbei ever agreed? ”。

Facing everyone's eyes, Zhang Baiqian and the others smiled bitterly and shook their heads slightly.

Li Jingcheng smiled unhurriedly and said, "I can't wait for a while. As long as General Guan didn't say anything to death, there was still room for it. Besides, persuasion since ancient times has to be done three times and five times! This not only blocks the mouth of the world, but also shows the heart of his subordinates. I'll go there myself tomorrow. ”

In the vast night sky, there are stars.

Chen Ling'er comfortably rested her head on Guan Yu's arm, flashing her two big eyes, staring at Guan Yu's preoccupied face.

"You bad guy, what do you think?". Ling'er stretched out a delicate finger and placed it on the tip of his tall nose, and asked softly while kneading it slowly.

Guan Yu looked at the black roof with his eyes, and replied slowly: "Ling'er, I didn't expect that you would experience so many dangers during the time when you were not by my side, I am afraid to think about it!" I swear: From now on, I will stay with you for a long time and never be separated! ”。

Chen Ling'er's face was flushed, her eyes were moist, and she pursed her lips and smiled.

Guan Yu, who was lying on her back, reached out and grabbed one of her small hands, held it in the palm of her hand and said, "Early tomorrow morning, I will take you away from the capital, and from then on you can do whatever you want, wandering the world, are you willing?" ”。

Chen Ling'er raised her hand slightly and said, "Yes!" As long as I'm with you, I can go anywhere. ”

Guan Yu nodded with satisfaction and said, "Well, you and I will walk around first and take a look at this great river and mountain." Then find a picturesque place to settle down in seclusion. Lady, do you like the rainy Jiangnan, or the snowy Saibei? ”。

Chen Ling'er seemed to suddenly remember something, and said: "Go to the small fishing village by the river first, I promised the life-saving benefactor there." He will be rewarded one day! ”。

Guan Yu patted the back of Ling'er's hand and replied with a smile: "Okay, I'll just listen to you." ”

The next day, just after dawn, a carriage left the palace and went straight to the city gate.

The carriage went out of the city gate, and when it had not traveled more than half a mile, it suddenly stopped.

I saw three tall horses standing in the middle of the road, and they blocked the way.

Guan Yu jumped out of the car and looked up. I saw a red-clothed eunuch sitting on the left side, with a white face and a round belly. On the right is a Praetorian Guard general in armor and a sword at his waist.

On the horse in the middle, there was a woman with a graceful posture and a white veil covering her face.

Seeing Guan Yu coming forward, the woman hurriedly turned over and dismounted, took a few quick steps forward, and bowed slightly. After straightening up, he raised his hand to remove the veil.

"Pothos girl, why are you here?" Guan Yu asked with a little surprise.

Pothos's eyes wandered, and her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something. Finally, he sighed softly and said, "On the orders of the Queen Mother, I am here to wait for General Guan." Niangniang had a life slave to give to the general in person, and wished the general a smooth journey. ”

Guan Yu grinned and said, "Strange, how could the Queen Mother know that Guan was leaving the capital at this moment?" ”。

The pothos glanced at him inexplicably, and did not answer, but raised his hand to take out a shining object from his arms and handed it to Guan Yu.

Guan Yu stretched out his hand to take it, and raised it to his eyes to take a closer look.

It was a yellow, orange, orange, and golden token, and it was immediately clear that it was made of pure gold. One side is engraved with four big characters: "Freedom from the world". On the other side of the flip side, there are also four big words: "As above, in person".

The green pothos said expressionlessly: "Please General Guan Haosheng accept it, this gold medal is the only one in the world." Soon after, the Empress Dowager will issue a secret order to the prefectures and counties of Great Chu: those who hold this token should be treated with the courtesy of the prince. ”

Guan Yu lowered his head and rubbed the gold medal with his fingers, with mixed feelings in his heart. Seeing that the pothos turned around and turned over on the horse, he hurriedly called softly: "The pothos girl is slow, Guan Yu also has a small gift to give back to the Queen Mother." ”

After a while, Guan Yu took some things from the carriage and held them in his arms, walked to the pothos horse and whispered: "Guan knows that the Queen Mother is proficient in music, and this six-stringed piano and these music scores are asked to be transferred to the mother by the pothos girl to express her gratitude." ”

As he spoke, he turned his head to glance at the fat eunuch and the general of the Praetorian Guard, and said in a lower voice: "Before leaving, Guan left a letter in the study to Li Jingcheng, the imperial historian of the Qincha, and asked him to forward it to the Queen Mother. The things of the country have been described in detail in the letter. In addition, the green pothos girl was asked to play the queen mother: the major affairs of governing the country, Wen Ke named Li Jingcheng as Dazai, presiding over the overall situation of the DPRK and China. Wu Ke relied on the generals Zhang Baiqian, Du Zhongnian, and Cui Dakui to ensure the peace of the Quartet in the territory of Great Chu. Remember to vigorously develop the fleet of sailors, perhaps the future strong enemy of Great Chu will come from the distant sea. ”

After Guan Yu finished speaking, he clasped his fists slightly and saluted. The green pothos on the horse was stunned, remembered what Guan Yu said, and nodded vigorously.

The carriage shook and got back on the road. In the carriage, Chen Linger curiously held the gold medal and looked over and over, and asked with a smile: "Bad guy, do you say that when we take this brand, there are people who send it everywhere we go, and we don't have to pay for meals or stay in hotels?" ”。

Guan Yu smiled and said, "Silly girl, how can this gold medal be easily shown?" Everywhere you go, there are a large group of local officials hugging each other, so don't think about going anywhere! ”。

Chen Ling'er pouted and said, "Then what's the use of it?" ”

Guan Yu laughed and said, "It may be of great use to keep it in the future, this is like a Shang Fang sword." If I meet the common people and the feudal officials who are corrupt and pervert the law, I can cut them first and then play them...... No, it's a direct chop, plus a fat beating! ”。

Chen Linger suddenly lost interest in the gold medal and threw it into Guan Yu's arms. Guan Yu took it into his arms and muttered to himself: "This is a good thing, go back and find a craftsman, make a similar one, and take it out to bluff people if necessary." ”

After dawn, Li Jingcheng came to visit the Dingbei Wang's mansion. The housekeeper let him into the house, and Shi Li said: "My master went out in a carriage before dawn, and before leaving, I explained that if Lord Li visits one day, please go directly to the study." ”

Li Jingcheng was full of suspicions, followed the housekeeper to the door of the study, pushed open the door and walked in.

A ray of golden sunlight streamed through the window lattice into the spotless study, and on the table lay a thick stack of sealed letters.

There was a blank piece of paper on the top, and the crooked line of handwriting on it was actually a limerick poem written by General Guan himself. Reading it made Li Jingcheng cry and laugh suddenly:

Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains are as beautiful as jade,

Qianqiu hegemony is a fart!

Embrace the beautiful woman and drink the elixir,

Wild cranes roam the world.