A song of Zhuolu, the heroic things in the world.

Summer goes to winter, and the vicissitudes of life are another spring.

In the blink of an eye, the new year is coming, and the land is full of gorgeous wildflowers, and after spring ploughing, King Wu began his plan to go north to meet the alliance.

On this morning, King Wu convened the important ministers of the court to discuss the matter. King Wu was in a very good mood and said to his ministers: "This year's spring ploughing and sacrifice to the sky, divination has obtained auspicious signs, and this king has decided to go north to meet the alliance on the same day, in the name of the overlord." ”

The ministers hurriedly saluted and praised in unison: "King Shengming." ”

King Wu laughed and motioned for his ministers to be even.

Zhang Xun straightened up and sighed secretly. Regarding the matter of going north to meet the alliance, Zhang Xun and Gong Wanran's attitude is the same, and they do not agree with going north at this time. After all, it was less than two years before the victory over the Qi State, and the Wu State did not recover from that great war at all. Although Wu is strong on the surface, it is actually short of troops and the economy is tight, and it does not have the conditions to go north to meet the alliance.

Previously, Gong Wanran and Zhang Xun had found King Wu together to clarify the stakes, hoping that King Wu could temporarily shelve his plan to go north, but was severely rejected by King Wu. The two pleaded repeatedly, but to no avail, so they could only remain silent today.

King Wu continued: "This king has asked the Son of Heaven and invited the princes and countries to meet in Huangchi on the first day of the fifth month. At that time, 30,000 elites will be dispatched, led by General Zhang himself, and they will definitely show their style! Raise the prestige of our country! ”

Hearing this, Zhang Xun's scalp was numb, and he was almost shocked. Although he was powerless to prevent King Wu from going north to the Alliance, he had communicated with King Wu early in the morning about the strength of the Alliance, and he had always said that he would send 15,000 troops, so why did it suddenly become 30,000 today? Wu's current standing army is only more than 30,000, if the alliance takes away 30,000 elites this time, it is tantamount to pouring out, and there can only be some old, weak, sick and disabled people left in the city.

He endured it for a long time, but he still gritted his teeth, stepped forward and said, "King, the minister has something to say." ”

King Wu's eyebrows tightened, his face showed anger, he glared at Zhang Xun and nodded, "Say it." ”

"Your Majesty, our army is strong and strong, and the soldiers are brave and invincible, and there is no worry about fighting this time, so why do you need to send 30,000 people? The minister believes that 15,000 men is enough to show the momentum of our army, and too many people may make people think that we have no confidence. ”

King Wu shook his head with a smile and said: "General Zhang's words are wrong, although our country already has the fact of overlord, but if you want to get the name of this overlord, in addition to the consent of the Son of Heaven, I am afraid that the Jin State must agree." The Jin state was one of the most powerful princes of the present day, and with great seniority, it was once the second overlord of the land of China. If we don't fully demonstrate the strength of our army at the time of the alliance, I'm afraid that it will be difficult for other princes to surrender, hehe. ”

"But the king, the soldiers are in the fine, not the many."

"You're talking about war, and this alliance is not an attack, but a diplomatic relationship. When the Son of Heaven saw that our army was strong and strong, he would think that our country had the ability to support the Zhou Chamber, and then promised me to be the overlord. Only when the princes see our strong military strength will they become jealous, and they will never dare to be the enemy of our Wu State again. Hehe, in this way, isn't it the best policy to surrender without a fight!? ”

Zhang Xun saw that the side knock had no effect, so he dared to say: "But...... The minister is worried that this time the elite will be exhausted, and Gusu's defense may be a little empty, but he is afraid that the foreign enemy will suddenly attack......"

"Foreign enemies? Ha ha! Ha ha! Where did the foreign enemy come from? For more than ten years, this king has leveled Chu, Yue, Chen, and Lu, and has convinced them and is willing to be vassal. Now that this king is waving his army to the north, who dares to make a mistake when the hegemony is about to be completed? ! ”

"King Mingjian, as the saying goes, don't be afraid of 10,000, just in case......"

"So what? This king will leave the prince to guard Gusu on this trip, and if anyone dares to take the opportunity to sneak attack, he will mobilize reserve troops, and it will be an army of 100,000 in an instant! After that, when the king returns to his master, it will be the day when the thief will destroy the country! ”

Zhang Xun saw that King Wu's attitude was resolute, and knew that there was no point in persevering any longer, so he had to salute and praise: "King Shengming!" ”

The ministers also saluted: "King Shengming! ”

After the council, Zhang Xun was depressed, so he came to Gong's residence to complain.

"Brother Gonghui, do you think I can not be in a hurry? 30,000? Thirty thousand men were taken out, and the city was empty. And say that there are no foreign enemies? Chu, Yue, Chen, Lu, which one is not eyeing each other? If this is really coming, what defense will we have?! The most infuriating thing is the mobilization of 100,000 troops? Are you kidding?! Could it be that an old woman is randomly pulled on the street and thrown her a burning stick, is this considered a soldier?! ”

Gong Huiran smiled slightly and said, "Xiao Xun, you are more sleek than before." ”

"Hey." Zhang Xun shook his head helplessly, "What can I do?" Quarrel with the king in the court? Then he won't accept my advice, and maybe he'll imprison me. When that time comes, who will command the troops? Who's going to improvise? I've done my best, I've said everything I need to say, and I've reminded me of everything I need to remind. Hey, next, I can only try my best to survive in this dead game. ”

"yes, try to survive."

At the same time, in Huiji City, the council of the king of Yue has not yet ended.

Fan Li stroked his beard and smiled: "Haha, Fucha is really self-defeating." Originally, he planned to lead 15,000 people to Huangchi, but when he heard that the King of Jin would lead 20,000 people to go, he suddenly raised the strength of the Beishang Alliance to 30,000. In this way, Gusu is an empty city! ”

King Yue nodded and said, "Hehe, it's so good!" Very good! ”

"King, you don't have to go to this alliance, just me and General Ji can go."

King Yue hesitated, "It's just that the husband asked me to go in person, at that time, if I don't show up, will it arouse the suspicion of the husband?" ”

"Hehe, let him doubt it, this time we will avenge ten years! From now on, there is no chance or need to pretend to surrender, so we must conquer Gusu in this battle! ”

"Good! Gather troops, and when the husband sends the Huangchi Alliance, conquer Gusu! ”

After the end of the council, Ji Zheng's heart was a little messy, and for some reason, he always felt an inexplicable uneasiness about the upcoming big event.

At this time, he suddenly saw Frost Blossom admiring the flowers in a flower garden not far away. Frosty was dressed in a gorgeous dress, and her hair was delicately coiled, which looked extraordinarily beautiful, but there was never a smile on her cold face. A few maids waited without leaving each other, and they chattered and laughed like silver bells from time to time.

Ji Zheng turned to leave, and just took a few steps, he heard Shuang Di shouting from behind: "Brother Ji Zheng! ”

Ji Zheng slowly turned around, stepped forward and saluted to Shuang Di, "Her Royal Highness the Princess." ”

Although it has been more than a year, Frost still seems to be a little uncomfortable with this title, she was confused for a moment before nodding and saying, "General Ji, please get up." ”

Ji Zheng got up and asked, "What does the princess command?" ”

"I ......" Frost didn't know what to say for a while, so she could only shake her head and say, "No...... Nothing, it's just ...... Well...... It's like, I haven't seen you in a long time...... Brother Ji Zheng. ”

Frost's aphasia has not fully recovered, and although she is able to speak, her sentences are still somewhat incoherent. For the past year, Ji Zheng has always avoided her, probably because he felt guilty for refusing Zhang Xun to take her away on Chinese New Year's Eve. But in fact, Shuang Di knew very well in her heart that Ji Zheng was also helpless, so she did not resent Ji Zheng.

"The princess's condition is much better."

Frost nodded and said, "Yes...... Yes, Xiao ...... General, give me ...... every day I've been, I've gotten a lot better. ”

"That's good, General Xiao once told me that the princess's condition is recovering well, and she should be completely recovered in another year and a half, please keep taking medicine."

"Hmm...... Brother Ji Zheng...... Are you going to go on a campaign? ”

"Yes, follow Lord Fan Li to the Huangchi Alliance."

"That'...... That little brother ...... Will you go? ”

"Yes, he should go."

"Hmm......" Frost nodded and didn't say anything more.

"Do you need my help to bring him a letter?" Ji Zheng asked.

Frost shook her head sadly.

Since that Chinese New Year's Eve, she has never written to Zhang Xun. She lived in the palace, and even though she was well-fed and clothed, her contact with the outside world was cut off. Although she can now privately entrust Ji Zheng to hand it over on her behalf, what is the meaning of such a letter except for increasing the pain of lovesickness?

So, forget it.

Afterwards, the two looked at each other speechlessly, so they had to bow goodbye and return separately.

Ji Zheng returned to his residence and just stepped into the courtyard, only to find that a few clusters of peach blossoms had bloomed on the peach tree on the side of the courtyard wall. This peach tree was transplanted from the suburbs by his order last fall, and when he left in the morning, he did not pay attention to it, only to find that the bright colors had hung on the branches.

Ji Zheng slowly walked under the peach tree, sat on the side porch, staring intently at this piece of pink, for some reason, his depressed mood was much better, and even felt an unprecedented peace.

Perhaps, the past will eventually pass, and people must always look forward.

At this time, Ina walked over, she knelt down beside Ji Zheng respectfully, and then gently put down a cup of weak tea.

"General, have some tea."

Ji Zheng nodded, then took a sip from the cup.

"Ina."

"General?" Ina lowered her head and looked at Ji Zheng in fear.

"Does the Yueshi have any peach trees?"

"No, it's the first time I've seen such a beautiful tree when I came to China, the flowers are pink and tender, it's so beautiful. I especially like peach blossoms, I especially like it! Ina said, picking up a petal from the ground that had been blown off by the wind, and holding it in her hand to play with it.

Ina took a deep breath, her face full of happiness, "Ah, it's so fragrant, the spring in China is dyed pink by peach blossoms, it's so beautiful!" ”

"What color is the spring of the Yueshi?"

"Hmm...... It is yellow and white. ”

"Oh? Why yellow and white? ”

"It's the color of daisies, and in the spring, Tsukishi will bloom all over the mountains, all of them are beautiful daisy flowers, and they are also very beautiful!"

Daisy ......

Ji Zheng turned his head and looked carefully at Ina's side face, she looked too much like Hana.

Ina saw that Ji Zheng was looking at her, and she slowly raised her head and looked at Ji Zheng shyly. The two looked at each other, Ji Zheng suddenly felt hot all around, he hugged Ina and greedily sucked her white neck, and then he pushed Ina to the floor and rudely tore Ina's clothes.

Ina gasped, her white chest heaving, nervous and urgent.

Since that Chinese New Year's Eve, she has lived in Ji Zheng's mansion and takes care of Ji Zheng's daily life every day. But more than a year has passed, and Ji Zheng has never had any thoughts about her. Sometimes, Ji Zheng will look at her obsessively, but in that kind of eyes, there is a longing for another person.

She knew from the beginning that she was being used in place of another person.

She asked Qu Fu a lot about Hana, and she wanted to know what kind of past this happy woman had.

Hana is the daughter of the patriarch, and she is only a lowly slave; Hana's legendary encounter with Ji Zheng, but she has always been bought and bought; Hana is deeply loved by Ji Zheng, but she doesn't even have the qualifications to be replaced.

One day, she came to the edge of the lake, and the lake was as calm as a mirror, reflecting a beautiful face. She stared at that face intently, but for some reason she shed tears, she knew that she had fallen deeply in love with this heroic and majestic man, who was cold on the outside but was actually gentle and infatuated.

Her tears fell into the lake, obscuring her beautiful face.

She and the woman had the same face, but why were their fates so different?

Why is that woman so happy? And he can only covet everything that woman once had?

Or perhaps, he is happy, after all, the woman is no longer there, but he can be by Ji Zheng's side.

Yes, you are happy, even if you are just a substitute, you can enjoy happiness yourself!

The pleasure of her body continued to hit Ina's heart, covering up the pain of being torn, she clutched Ji Zheng's back tightly, the hard and solid back was full of strength and scars, she gently ** those scars with her delicate fingers, and her eyes were filled with tears of happiness.

The clouds and rain dissipated, Ina's breathing gradually calmed down, her ruddy lips biting her white fingertips, and her flawless carcass transformed into a trace of charm and tenderness. She looked up at Ji Zhengwei's body, like a calm wave caressing the resolute Jieshi.

She propped up her soft body and hugged Ji Zheng from behind, her smooth skin rubbing Ji Zheng's scars.

"General......

"Huh?"

"I ...... I like you......" her cheeks reddened, and her breathing became rapid again.

"Okay, when I come back, I'll marry you."

Ina could hardly believe her ears, but just as she was shocked, Ji Zheng suddenly pulled out a dagger.

Ina was startled, and her body subconsciously retracted.

Ji Zheng gently rubbed the dagger and said, "This dagger, called the Moon Blade, will be given to you, you can stay by your side and use it for self-defense." ”

With that, Ji Zheng took the dagger back into its scabbard, but handed it to Ina.

Ina took the Moonblade and carefully examined the dagger called the Moonblade, she had never seen such a beautiful dagger, elegant and deadly. She believes that this dagger that Ji Zheng carries close to her must have a special significance, and now that Ji Zheng gave her the moon blade, does it also symbolize what kind of meaning.

Suddenly, Ina looked at Ji Zheng with big watery eyes and asked softly, "General, ...... just now?" Does what you just said count? ”

"Huh?"

"Marry me...... Calculate...... Does it count? ”

Ji Zheng lightly slapped Ina's forehead, smiled and said, "Count." ”

"Hmm!" Ina nodded fiercely, her eyes filled with tears again, it was the anticipation of the future and happiness.