Chapter 109: Eighteen Iron Guards
Today's Qin Shen likes to look at everything with conspiracy theories, and the circle he is in is too small, except for the simple Lu Fang and others, he really can't think of anyone else who will attack him.
Wang Mang may be nepotistic, or stubborn, or famous......
But there is no doubt about one thing, that is, this person has the same strengths or weaknesses as many careerists-
Extremely famous.
This can be seen from the precedent of his painstaking management of most of his life's pioneering history through Zen Rang to ascend the emperor's throne, in order to gain fame, he can be hard and simple, or he can let his wife dress up as a servant to receive guests, and he can even kill his son to seek fame......
In short, he is at least a hypocrite.
And a gentleman, regardless of whether he is true or false, stands at a certain height, he must show a certain degree of selflessness and meritocracy.
Therefore, after several years of war, there was no general who could fight in the whole country, which was a bit abnormal, and it couldn't help but make Qin Shen feel that there were some unknown secrets hidden behind it.
Coupled with the heaviness of Wang Mu when he heard that he was ambushed, his speculation deepened.
However, Cao Jin didn't think so, and thought for a moment and said: "The general's guess is too unbelievable, now the great Sima Yanyou of the court has fought countless battles in his life, with many victories and few defeats, he is a brave and good fighter, but why is he safe and sound?" ”
"What we can see and hear is only superficial, but what is going on behind the scenes, how do we know?"
Qin Shen couldn't agree with the rebuttal, thought about it, and said with relief: "Of course, as a middle and low-level general, he has always had to obey orders, and at most it is just a variety of suggestions, maybe it is difficult for the general to follow the advice, and he is incompetent to the extreme, so this is just my whimsical speculation, which is completely groundless, and a few of them will be treated as a joke." ”
Several people nodded silently, still immersed in this too bold conjecture for a while.
Qu Han pondered for a moment, and muttered: "In fact, this possibility is not impossible, but there are so many generals in the country, if the other party wants to cover everything, how can they deal with it?" And although Brother Qin has a reputation, it is inevitable that he will attract attention, and this seems to be a reason to be targeted, because ......"
After a pause, he looked at him and hesitated to add: "Because no matter what the situation is in the future, it is not clear whether you are an enemy or a friend at this moment, so why should you be so impatient?" ”
Qin Shen smiled faintly and incomprehensibly, and what he didn't answer immediately was just a few traces of annoyance flashing on his face.
After a while, Shi sighed, with a hint of intriguing smile on the corner of his mouth, and looked at several people: "If I say that His Majesty has intended to summon me to Beijing to serve as a lieutenant of the Tun Cavalry, do you believe it?" ”
"Huh?!" Cao Jin screamed in surprise, looking at him and unable to tell whether this was true or false.
And his words were too abrupt, and the reaction of Qu Han and the others was not much better.
Qin Shen also stopped selling Guanzi, and said with a smile: "Otherwise, what do you think Wang Mu is looking for me yesterday?" It is nothing more than an attempt to provoke me with this matter, and the will I have seen yesterday should be undoubted. ”
"This!"
Several people looked at each other for a moment, and Cao Jin said infinitely regretful: "This is one of the eight lieutenants!" If the general is appointed as the captain of the Tun cavalry, he is in charge of the tens of thousands of elite cavalry in the capital, which is ......"
When he said that he had nowhere to vent his anger, he said with hatred: "This Wang Mu is really hateful!" What is the general's feast with him that he should do to you? ”
This question is naturally everyone's doubt, and when they hear it, they can't help but look at him to explain it.
Of course, Qin Shen was also extremely distressed and smiled helplessly, and said puzzledly: "I don't know either!" Alas, he is a small man, although the misunderstanding was later resolved, but perhaps because I sneered at him again, right? ”
Yan sighed slightly, and said with relief: "But I can't run away when I should come, and I believe that I can go straight to Chang'an in the coming year." ”
For a few people, this is tantamount to an excellent big news, and they are immediately overjoyed when they hear it.
Qu Han frowned, and after thinking for a while, he looked at him quite heavily and said, "Does Brother Qin think Lu Fang will know about this news?" ”
"I don't know?"
Qin Shen replied uncertainly, thought about it and said, "Wang Mu is not so ignorant. ”
Qu Han couldn't completely let go of his head slightly, and said worriedly: "You and I are now in the situation, how the situation is naturally very clear, although the orders of the people seem to follow, but they are all yang and yin, just like a few years ago, Your Majesty recruited soldiers from all over the country to crusade against the Huns, no one is all for their own plans, most of the people sent are old and weak, if Lu Fang knows His Majesty's plans at this time, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not get in the way, you still need to make other preparations." ”
"Brother Qu's concern is not unreasonable."
Cao Jin agreed: "And if the old thief Lu finally knows, he will definitely not let talents like the general be lost from his subordinates, and when he has to, maybe he will really take risks." ”
Qin Shen smiled disappreciatively, "Do I go to Chang'an to take up a job, and why do I need his consent?" ”
Yan Yan looked at the puzzled eyes of several people, smiled and asked profoundly: "If Lu Fang rebels, do you think you should die with him?" ”
When several people heard this, they all felt both puzzled and shocked, and looked at him with wide eyes.
His words were so unexpected.
He really dares to do anything! After several people gradually figured out his general intentions, they couldn't help but feel this emotion in their hearts.
"No! Just kidding, look at you guys. ”
Looking at everyone's reactions, Qin Shen smiled as if it were true or false, and turned to say: "But it's not unreasonable for you to be worried, so you need to wash more soldiers this winter...... Well, instilling more favorable thoughts, this is the foundation of my survival, if it is difficult to command like an arm in the coming year, I am afraid that it will be a problem to even want to run away in disgrace, you know? ”
"I'm here with Lao Cao, general, but please rest assured!" Detached from the previous shock, Cao Jin's expression became excited without any fear.
Qin Shen sighed secretly in his heart, these people in front of him were his trusted backers, no matter what, he couldn't hide everything from the other party, so that in the end, he was in a hurry, so he needed to take precautions in advance.
But so far, it seems that the effect is still good.
Completely digesting his thoughts, Qu Han sighed slightly, "These are all things for later, and from the current point of view, no matter who ambushed Brother Qin, or for the unpredictable plans of the coming year, it seems that Brother Qin should no longer go out alone, and it is imperative to form an accompanying guard." ”
Several people nodded approvingly.
Cao Jin scratched his head and pondered: "This accompanying guard must be a completely reassuring person, so ...... When there is no doubt that Wuquan and the brothers are there, they might as well be recalled......"
"No way!" Qin Shen immediately interrupted it and muttered, "They are more useful, it's a waste to be around me like this, I think it's better to pick some out of the army." ”
"No." Cao Jin responded, and immediately asked, "How much is better?" ”
"Eighteen, huh?" This number suddenly popped up in Qin Shen's mind.
"Eighteen?" Cao Jin was stunned for a moment, looked at him and said uncertainly: "Will it be less?" ”
When Qin Shen heard this, he suddenly glanced at him angrily, "Eighteen is still young?" You think you're going on a trip? Armed to the teeth, he will not return as many Assassins as he wants. ”
"Armed to the teeth?"
In Cao Jin's doubts, Qu Han glanced at Xue Yu with a faint smile: "You might as well let Xue Yu be responsible for serving as the chief of the guard in the future, although he is not much more important, but he is still clever, and if there is really danger, with you and the two of them joining forces, I am afraid that few people in the world will be able to keep it." ”
Qin Shen shrugged his shoulders indifferently, and said dissatisfiedly: "No! It's just that I thought that Brother Qu would recommend himself. ”
"Me?" Qu Han looked surprised, and was in a rare good mood, and said with a smile: "What does Qu say is also your teacher, even if I have the heart to do so, do you really dare to agree?" ”
A few people laughed when they heard this, and then said a few more words, so that he could rest well and then go to work.
Alas! People always change!
Looking at the back of Qu Han, who was becoming more and more cheerful, Qin Shen sighed inexplicably.