On the canal, ships come and go, and it is busier in Jiangsu than in Shandong or Zhili. Although the Ming Dynasty Taizu set the national policy of suppressing commerce, Jiangnan has gradually prospered after decades of recuperation, and commerce has naturally flourished, far from being comparable to the northern provinces.

But the boats that were busy on the canal had to stop their journeys for a while because of a few large ships coming from the north. Just because everyone clearly saw that the ships guarding the side were military ships patrolling the river, it was obvious that the owners of the ships that could accompany them must be local magnates, and ordinary merchant ships would not dare to compete with them.

This building ship, which was guarded by four warships in front and behind, was naturally Xu Chengzong's car. At this time, he had already entered a safe area, and it was only half a day's journey from Nanjing City, and he finally changed his cautious appearance before, and once again revealed the side of the gentleman, not only put the banquet on the third deck again, but also ordered several singers who came with the ship to sing songs in front of them to relieve their fatigue, and they didn't look like they had just experienced a murder and robbery before.

It's just that this time, Lu Zhen didn't accompany him to drink, the three scholars were not qualified to sit with him, and the generals who came to greet him were even more unlikely to be replaced by this ship, so it was a little lonely to drink and have fun alone.

After drinking a few cups, Xu Chengzong's gaze swept to the staircase below, and he couldn't help muttering: "This Lu Zhen is really, he would rather stay in the cabin full of medicinal smell with that injured number than have a good time with me here, I don't know what he thinks, is it because he has taken a fancy to that guy and wants to take him under his command?" After speaking, he shook his head in some incomprehension.

Lu Zhen was in the second-story cabin under him at the moment, and the room he was in did have a very strong smell of medicine, because there was a soup bowl full of medicinal soup in front of him.

This bowl of medicine looked like it was about to get cold, but Qinggele, as a wounded, had no intention of taking it and drinking it. His face was very pale, his eyes had long lost their previous luster, and the whole person looked lifeless.

In fact, since he finally woke up a few days ago and learned the result of Xu Gong's killing, he has taken on the current state of self-blame, despair, and self-abandonment and death. Because of this, he hasn't taken a sip of medicine since he learned the news, which makes his injuries even worse than before.

Lu Zhen looked at his somewhat empty eyes and let out a long sigh: "I know your mind very well, you feel that you can't save the life of your own adult, so you plan to atone for your sins with death?" ”

Qingler, who had not reacted before, finally moved his eyes and said in a weak voice: "It's atonement, but it's not just because I can't save the adult, but also because he was ......killed by me."

Seeing that he actually reacted, Lu Jin's heart moved. Sometimes what I am most afraid of such a person is that he is completely silent and does not have any reaction, which is completely dead and cannot be persuaded to come back. But now, since he is willing to speak, it means that there is still a chance.

So he immediately asked: "It's hard to believe this, those pursuers weren't attracted by you, haven't their targets always been Xu Dudu?" ”

It seems that it is because some things are too uncomfortable in my heart, and finally there is a confidant in front of him, Qinggele finally couldn't help but say: "This time, Jinyiwei will chase and kill Xu Dudu like this, in the final analysis, it is still me who harmed him." It was one of the things I did that caused Wang Zhen and Ma Shun to have murderous intentions towards him......" said, he didn't hide it, and told the truth about his calculation of Ma Shuo.

Lu Zhen was stunned when he heard this. He had already felt that there was something else going on in this matter, and with Wang Zhen's style of acting, he would never do such a ridiculous and bold thing and give people a handle. Now I finally know the answer, it is actually the instigating and calculating Ma Shuo in front of him, no wonder.

However, Lu Zhen still has to say that this plan is insidious and has a good effect, but it is obviously a little reckless. Maybe it was because Xu Gong's situation at the time made him take the risk to make a move only out of anger, and he shouldn't have expected Ma Shun's reaction to be so intense.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Jincai looked at the other party with a smile: "So you blame yourself so much, and even want to use your life to make amends to Xu Dudu?" ”

"Is there any other way for me to atone for my sins than to do this?" Qingler asked, looking up.

"I can't imagine that you are a Mongolian who has been in my Daming for so many years, but you still don't know how to change." Lu Zhen couldn't help but shake his head and said as if mockingly.

"You ......" Qinggeler glared at Lu Zhen with some annoyance. Over the years, he has always been suppressed and bullied because of this background, and he didn't expect that at this time, there would still be people who laughed at him with this.

But Lu Zhen continued as if he hadn't seen his expression: "Isn't it? Such a direct idea to use one's life to make up for one's past mistakes is not just a manifestation of brainlessness, and it can even be said to be cowardice. If I were a good son of the Ming Dynasty, I would never have done such a thing that would only make my relatives and enemies happy.

"Do you think you died so badly, would he really feel comforted to see Xu Gong below? If I were him, I'm afraid I would scold you below, as his subordinate, you don't want to avenge him if something happens, you just want to die with you, it's really no different from a girl! ”

These harsh and provocative words were clearly stunned. The original shame has gradually disappeared at this moment, and a thought of avenging Xu Gong has begun to emerge from the depths of my heart: "I ......"

"What am I? A manly man, since he feels that he has a negative Xu Dudu, he should try his best to make up for it, instead of feeling sorry for himself, or even thinking about dying. This is not your loyalty to Xu Dudu, but evasion, or even another form of disloyalty. If you really want to be loyal to Xu Dudu, you should do whatever it takes to take revenge, even if the enemy is strong and I am weak, even if you will encounter great difficulties, you will never retreat! Lu Zhen took a step forward as he spoke, his eyes staring at the face of Qinggele in front of him.

Qingle's face changed for a while, and his heart was churning. Before, his idea was very simple, since he had harmed Xu Dudu and couldn't protect him, then he would apologize with death. But now, Lu Zhen pointed out another path for him, and it sounded like he could do something for Xu Gong better than just dying, which couldn't help but make him moved.

After breathing a little quickly for a while, Qingle's eyes finally became resolute: "You are right, I shouldn't have had the heart to die, since I survived, I should think about how to avenge Xu Dudu!" ”

"It's not easy for you to take revenge on this, because it's the current commander of the Jinyi Guard."

"I will show enough patience and courage to look for opportunities, and I believe that he will always fall into my hands one day!" Qingler clenched his fists.

"Just talk about it, anyone can. There are some things that still need to be proved with practical actions. Lu Zhen said, his eyes falling to the soup bowl in front of him.

Qingler immediately understood, and immediately reached out to take the bowl, and after a few sips, he drank all the dark bitter medicine without even frowning.

After putting down the medicine bowl, although his expression was still sad, his spirit was much better: "Thank you for enlightening me, but I don't know your identity yet." ”

"Well, I'm the one who was used by you before." Lu Zhen smiled and said.

"Huh?" Qinggel was a little puzzled for a moment, and then he understood: "Are you ...... Lu Jin? ”

"Exactly, I didn't expect you and I to meet on this ship." Lu Zhen glanced at him, got up and stretched again: "In order to convince you, I missed the opportunity to drink with Xu Gongzi, I don't know if there is any wine to drink now." ”

"Why are you helping me like this?" Qingler asked again in a daze.

Lu Zhen was about to turn around when he stopped and smiled: "Because I don't want a loyal person to die in front of me like this." Now I feel that it is the right choice to protect you, and I can think of the person who provoked Ma Shuo, and his mind must not be too bad. You and I have the same goal. ”

"You...... Have a grudge against them too? ”

"It's not a personal vendetta, it's just a public vendetta." Lu Zhen raised his hand as he spoke: "Rest well, one day, your wish will be fulfilled, and Ma Shun will not die well!" When he said this, he was very confident, because Ma Shun's ending was unique in the history of the Ming Dynasty, and it was also remembered.

Looking at the back of Lu Jin's departure, Qinggere's eyes were full of gratitude, and an idea swirled in his mind for a moment, and finally he had made a decision.

Seeing Lu Zhen coming up from below, a smile appeared on Xu Chengzong's face: "How is it, you really persuaded him?" ”

"Of course, otherwise I'm embarrassed to come up to see Xu Gongzi." Lu Zhen smiled, took the wine glass on the table and took a sip: "This guy is also a talent, it's a pity to die." ”

"If you can talk about talent, he should indeed be extraordinary." Holding the wine glass, Xu Chengzong responded thoughtfully: "But his identity, I don't use it well." ”

Lu Zhen only took another sip of wine, but didn't answer the words. He persuaded Qinggel that it was not for Xu Chengzong's use.

At this time, the helmsman standing at the bow of the ship suddenly shouted: "It's time to Nanjing Wharf!" ”

It turned out that under the smooth wind, the ship arrived in Nanjing earlier than expected, and standing on the bow of the ship, you could already see the majestic thousand-year-old city from afar!

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Try to do another three watches tonight。。。。。