The rain is getting heavier. Droplets of water smashed against the roof of the carriage with a thumping sound. Soon, the sound joined together and turned into an uproar.

Zhu Pingjin tilted his head and closed his eyes, avoiding his wife's gaze.

Under the cover of the rain, he snorted, "Where? How so? ”

"Humph! You can fool outsiders, but don't think you can fool me! ”

Zhu Pingjin was silent for a moment, and replied in a very weak voice:

"The person who wanted to kill Liu Zhibo was Liao Tycoon, not me. At first glance, Liu Zhibo's thoughts felt like they were all heart-wrenching. When I think about it again, I suddenly realize.

Liu Zhibo did not oppose the unification of military orders and government orders. He just asked for a coat of government between us and the army and the people. Our ideas are all issued through the government, so that both military orders and government orders have achieved relative legitimacy.

Liu Zhibo's true intentions are still unwilling to tear his face with the Chongzhen court in Beijing. He wants to be a mending faction, not a rebel.

Idealists like him can be rallied that we can unite more idealists like him, and that we will not be infamous as usurpers in history.

But ah, Liu Zhibo's idea may be too simple. Chongzhen is not so easy to deceive. The vassal king leads the troops, which is a political pain point in the imperial court, and they will jump up when they touch them. You wait and see, the counterattack of the imperial court will come soon. Perhaps the first victim is him as a patrol of imperial history! Liao is much more shrewd. He knows that only by borrowing our own dignity can he protect himself in the chaos. I estimate that the imperial court not only did not dare to move Liao Daheng, but also wanted him to be promoted. ”

"Tycoon Liao is a bad guy!" Luo Yuhong couldn't help but scold, "Seeing him and you eyebrow and show their affection, I feel disgusted!" ”

"Jealous?" Zhu Pingjin still closed his eyes, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"It's this hypocritical smirk again!" Luo Yuhong gave the people around her a pink fist.

"Bad people tend to be better than good people. Because they have no bottom line, they dare to do anything. Therefore, in politics, we cannot use all gentlemen, but also bad people. The reality is much harsher than ideal. The gentleman's country in "Mirror Flowers" does not exist in reality. It is used for both good and bad people, and it is also a kind of balance, a kind of checks and balances that are unique to Chinese politics. Ban Ding Yuandao: When the water is clear, there are no fish, this is the truth. From the perspective of balance, I will not kill Liu Zhibo. Liao Tycoon wants to dominate the family, he dreams. ”

"What about Zheng Anmin?"

"Keep them all. A pluralistic balance is more stable than a binary equilibrium. Everyone has selfish intentions, you, me, and him are the same. If there is a private place, there is a public, and if there is no privacy, where can the public be? The dualism of the separation of public and private is pure bullshit. As long as this selfishness does not touch the red line of the law, the contemptible person can endure it, and it must be endured! Zheng Anmin took the initiative to hand over the money, and I rewarded him again, not only to make him legal, so as not to be embarrassed, but also to make him grateful to us! However, the necessary punishment is still needed. The woman in his house, he dealt with it himself! ”

"It's you, the good guys, the bad guys! What about Wang Bin, Zheng Anmin's office director? I wanted to use him. Luo Yuhong asked.

Zhu Pingjian's explanation made her gradually regain her composure. But a woman's natural sensitivity and deep understanding of her husband made her feel that something was not quite right in Zhu Pingjian.

Speaking of Wang Bin, Zhu Pingjin couldn't help but shake his head.

"You use Wang Bin just to be angry with me. Wang Bin is a ruthless character, twenty years older than Zheng Anmin, and in order to get to the top, he actually denounced Zheng Anmin, who sponsored him. This kind of person who has no bottom line in doing things is timed

The bomb can't be left around, and it's time to find a reason to send it. ”

"Tip before you send." Luo Yuhong added, "Let's put it in Luzhou, there is only He Youyi there, I don't worry." ”

"You also understand a little bit of politics." Zhu Pingjin said with his eyes closed.

"What's wrong with you? Under the weather? ”

"Tired."

"You're too tired, take a long vacation!"

"No, I'm going to preside over the conference tomorrow morning......"

"Tomorrow morning you sleep in. This girl is presiding over for you! Luo Yuhong put her husband's head on her lap and said excitedly, "Didn't Liu Zhibo cry and make a fuss about confiscating the land of the palace?" Hmph, the ancients played with us and looked for death! This girl just has a great idea! ”

"You must not meddle in the specifics of the conference." Zhu Pingjin opened his eyes and warned his wife, "The king can't make mistakes. If you want to make a mistake, let Liao Tycoon come. He is the governor of Sichuan, and he was born to be a bad person for us. What do you think, say it through his mouth. ”

"So what do I do? This is a ...... place."

"Accompany me on vacation. Shall we have a fairy couple? The contemptible person is currently in good health and has high morale, and what he lacks is to be able to ......"

"Phew! Not married, you dream! ”

The two were arguing when the carriage slowly stopped. A guard shouted a report outside the carriage that three female Qin prisoners had been caught outside Hezhou a few days earlier. Deputy Chief Officer Li has been escorted to Boryeong Mansion to await trial, and it is estimated that he will arrive tomorrow evening.

"It's the three masters and servants of Taiping County." Zhu Pingjin hurriedly explained to his wife. Because he was afraid that the fanfare would attract the attention of the local rioters, Liao Daheng suggested that he should be arrested everywhere in the name of the prisoner.

"Then your vacation is in vain." Luo Yuhong gloated.

"The day after tomorrow, Liu Sangen's battalion will go to Boryeong, and the guard battalion will conduct a confrontation exercise with them in Panlong Mountain, and I will go to the scene to guide. After Liu Sangen's battalion completed its tactical training, it was to be sent to Hubei. The situation on Chen Youfu's side is even more serious than we imagined! ”

As soon as her husband ran away, Luo Yuhong felt a little empty in her heart. That Sister Zhu was taken by Dangqin, and she would definitely make a lot of trouble. And in the end, she is the one who started this incident.

"Then I'll go to the military exercise together! As you said, I also have the right to lead the troops. Luo Yuhong said.

"What kind of soldiers, you stay in the city and keep an eye on the proceedings. When the three of them come, you'll have a full table. Zhu Pingjin commanded without question.

……

The rain slid down the cornices of the street and hung a beaded curtain.

In the eyes of lingering couples, this beaded curtain has separated the street from the outside of the street, dividing it into two worlds. Pedestrians in a hurry are one world, and themselves, another.

"It's not good...... As the saying goes, men and women don't kiss each other...... ...... on this street," Shu Guoping looked back and forth crampedly, trying to pull his hand out of the woman's arm. His guards have already been sent away by Liu Hongting, where is there still a shadow?

"What's so good or bad! Nong looked at Miss Shizi Luo, and when she got out of the car, she grabbed her hands and hugged her waist; When you get on the bus, you hold hands! They can hold it, but I can't hold it? ”

"The son of the world is the son of the dragon and the grandson of the phoenix, and we are mortal fetuses in the flesh, which cannot be compared."

"It's all human, why can't they compare!" Liu Hongting pursed her lips angrily. Shu Guoping is good at everything, but he is too pedant! Too rigid! Not warm at all!

"Okay, can I walk with you?" Seeing that his fiancée was really angry, Shu Guoping laughed with him.

"That's pretty much it!" Liu Hongting turned her anger into joy.

The two hid under the cornices and walked slowly along the side of the street. After months of lovesickness, both of them seem to have a thousand words to say. But when the two were arm in arm, they didn't seem to know where to start. In the end, Shu Guoping was speechless and broke the silence: "How do you know that I am in Jinping Gate tonight?" ”

"There's Xiaohong! Wherever she is, Miss Luo is there. Where Miss Luo is, the son of the world is. Where the prince is, where is you, the chief of staff......"

The logic is obvious. However, when you are in love, your IQ drops to Mengxue, which is not a very shameful thing. Song Zhenzong has not shown up until now, and it is estimated that he was grabbed by his family's Xiaohong as soon as the meeting was over.

"Laughing at what?" Liu Hongting was attracted by the rich expression on Shu Guoping's face.

"Song Da has not fought recently, and he is in a panic. He wanted me to speak to the prince for him and let him have something to do. ”

"Don't do that, especially now!" Liu Hongting's face suddenly became serious, "Song Zhenzong is the prince's personal soldier, he can say something directly to the prince." ”

"What's wrong?" Seeing his fiancée's face, Shu Guoping also became serious, "Everyone is talking, I don't know why Miss Luo suddenly arrived in Baoning." A few days ago, Miss Luo sent a five-pointed express to the prince, and the prince then announced the meeting. In accordance with the will of the prince, the General Staff hastily came up with a draft of the whole army. Today, Lord Liu is good, but Wang Zhuang is going to become an official village. I'm worried about ......"

"Have you noticed Li Changxiang? There are outsiders who are not officials, and ministers are not ministers, which means that Lord Liu's plan will be passed. Nong's 'two non-anti' suggestions will also be adopted by the prince. But it's just in the bottom of my heart, and I will never make it public. Liu Hongting interrupted Shu Guoping's words.

She raised her head slightly and looked at her sweetheart.

"The reason is very simple, because the prince wants to convey a message to the outside world through the outsider Li Changxiang: he doesn't want to tear his face with the emperor."

Shu Guoping pondered for a moment, and finally slapped his head and woke up: If the prince really wants to rebel, it must be secret and secret, how can he go to a dazzling place like the city gate tower to discuss matters? Recruit each other all night, one is to set the tone for tomorrow's meeting, and the other is to spy on everyone's minds.

"It's a pity you're a daughter! I'm really not as good as you in this officialdom! Shu Guoping sighed.

"It's nothing mysterious, it's a little bit clear. My family has been an official eunuch for generations, and these things are known when I am young. Liu Hongting was a little proud.

"Didn't Miss Luo say anything else along the way? Then tomorrow's meeting will talk about the reorganization of the army and officials, the reclamation of wasteland, and the resettlement of displaced people? Shu Guoping hesitated for a moment, but still opened his mouth to inquire.

"The topic is naturally conveyed by Liao Fu."

Liu Hongting smiled. Although her sweetheart is restrained in matters between men and women, she is not a stupid person.

"The son of the world is not opposed, but he is not a person who does nothing! The prince wants to be in peace, and some people can't stay, such as the local tyrants and inferior gentry who resist the prince in Qiongmei! There is also Chongqing Mansion, the son of the world is determined to win! Brother Wang Yingxiong of Ba County, they haven't seen the true ability of the son yet! ”

"I see. Naturally, someone will do these things. All I have to do is do what the Son wills. ”

"There's a lot going on with Nong! The prince of the world watches the soldiers closely, and the General Staff is the yamen in charge of the soldiers. ”

"It is a yamen that uses soldiers to train soldiers, not to lead soldiers." Shu Guoping corrected the way.

Liu Hongting said: "So Nong Mo wants to help Brother Song pass the word!" He led the troops. Mixing together with soldiers to train soldiers and lead soldiers has no good results! Do you understand? This is the Emperor's Mind Technique! Although the prince is a virtuous king, he is still a dragon species, and he is born with reverse scales on his body. Those who seek the country first seek their lives, you always speak straightforwardly, don't offend Long Yan in the future! ”

The strong concern in the words of the people around him made Shu Guoping's heart warm. He was silent, looking at the rain ahead of him.

"I'm going back to Jiangnan, and I won't see him for a year or two!" After a long time, Liu Hongting spoke. As she spoke, her eyes turned red.

"Why? Don't you want us to ......?"

"No, it was Shizi and Miss Luo who asked me to go back and exchange Uncle Qiu back. The prince asked Uncle Qiu to accompany the provincial family group back to Sichuan. I'm nicknamed, go and help the prince fight for Nanzhi. That's the place of revival after the great change! ”

Liu Hongting is full of pride, and Shu Guoping is not good at pouring cold water. He was silent, letting his sweetheart take his arm and walk forward hiding in the curtain of water. After half a ring, he finally asked, "Then where are you going back to live?" Wasn't your mother's old house burned down by the rioters? ”

"Nong underestimated my nickname! My mother's surname is Shen, and Shen Youlong, the governor of Liangguang, is my cousin! I know that Nong is reluctant to give me! However, I don't feel at ease! Nong is the chief military aircraft next to the prince, but he is still like a scholar, and he dares to say anything! What people and society are more important than the Son of Heaven......"

Liu Hongting's babbling complaints are like a love story tugging at the heartstrings in Shu Guoping's ears. Seeing that the Shouwang Mansion was approaching, Shu Guoping hurriedly said something that he hadn't thought through recently:

“…… Could it be that the so-called 'march to the sea' was not an empty phrase? But the prince of the world while reorganizing the army of Songpan, while sending troops to Guizhou, Chen Youfu and Lin Yan of Chu took away the officers and sergeants of a regiment, as long as they recruit homeless people and replenish equipment, they will be a strong army after three months! The southeast, northwest, and northwest are all occupied, and I really can't guess the thoughts of the prince! ”

Shu Guoping didn't ask what he was doing when he returned to Jiangnan, but asked Shizi's thoughts, which made Liu Hongting sad for a few seconds. But she quickly adjusted her mindset. She knew that she had to make it clear to her man before leaving, otherwise Shu Guoping's straightforward personality would cause trouble for him and his family sooner or later.

"I don't understand yet, if you go up together, that's the world! The prince is not against today, it is because the court and the emperor are still there. If the court and the emperor are not there one day, wouldn't it be justified for the prince to compete for the world? Zheng Changshi has already made it clear to Nong, that is, self-protection and waiting for the world to change! The world has changed greatly, then the east out of the Jianghuai, the north expedition to the Central Plains, the south to the sea, the west into the barren, until the restoration of the imperial capital, the recovery of the world! Sichuan, a poor and small rural place, where can I hold the heart of the prince of Nong......"

"There is no emperor, and there are the crown prince and the two kings of Yong and Ding!" Thinking of what Liao Daheng just said on the city tower that there would be a shame of Jingkang in two or three years, Shu Guoping's heart suddenly tightened.

"The emperor is gone, where is the crown prince? Nong, this lump of wood! What's the matter, you still have to risk your life to protect the faint king? Nong Ke should remember that Nong Ke is a son of the Shu family, and both generations are ministers of Shu Mansion! Don't be stupid! ”

"Got it."

"It's good to know! The front is here," Liu Hongting said with a blushing face, "I don't have a family yet!" ”

“……”

Note 1: Silk silk is dyed silk, not ramie silk.