Chapter 7 Chestnut in the Fire
"Yes, General." He Chen responded quickly. He wasn't worried at all, in February of the third year of Zhongping, Zhao Ci did rebel, and he also killed Nanyang Taishou Qin Shuo. It's a real thing. It is clearly recorded in the history books.
After explaining the matter, the general who defended the city hurried down the tower and headed in the direction of the county government.
At this time, a few soldiers came, took He Chen down the city tower, and came to a military house, and one of the soldiers who was about thirty years old said loudly: "General Zhang, please take a break here for your brother." If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask. ”
He Chen snorted coldly in his heart, these soldiers said that they were here to take care of them on the surface, but secretly they were here to monitor their every move. But he didn't care, he crossed his legs, and said to the soldier leisurely: "Colleagues, brother, I have been running around for a day and a night, but I haven't eaten a drop of water, and I am hungry and thirsty, I don't know if you can eat all the time." ”
The soldier glanced at He Chen in astonishment, the corners of his mouth twitched, and then he said gloomily: "Zhao Dong, go get some food." ”
"Yes." The soldier named Zhao Dong was only in his early twenties, and he replied with a reluctant face, glared at He Chen fiercely, and then went out slowly.
He Chen ignored it directly, and opened his mouth with a slick smile.
The soldier looked at He Chenru's ruffian expression, and couldn't help but be angry, gritting his teeth angrily, eager to step forward and beat him hard.
He Chen's single eyelid quickly winked at a few soldiers, then stretched happily, and finally leaned comfortably on the chair, closing his eyes and recuperating.
After only a while, Zhang Yajiang hurried over. Seeing He Chen sitting there, eating and drinking, it was not good. Not to mention, this frame treatment really has nothing to say. The tooth general wiped the sweat from his forehead, let out a sigh, and squeezed out a smile on his face: "Brother, Taishou wants to see you, you should leave quickly." ”
"Holo." He Chen ate and drank to his heart's content, patted his belly happily, turned around and left.
"Brother go slowly, I'll let Zhao Dong send you."
"Haha, the general is polite."
"It should be, it should be."
……
The two went out, got on two horses that had been prepared, and shouted and headed towards the county house.
About half an hour, under the leadership of Zhao Dong, he soon came to the gate of the palatial county government.
This county government is built extremely gorgeously, the majestic door plaque is engraved with the four words "Nanyang County Government", the dragon flies and the phoenix dances, like an iron and silver hook, obviously from the handwriting of a famous artist. The two stone lions carved from bluestone in front of the door are all carved with teeth and claws, and the momentum is extraordinary. On several neat stone steps, there are eight tall and strong, fully armoured, fierce soldiers guarding both sides of the gate. With the soldier's posture alone, ordinary people are terrified even if they look at it.
The two dismounted, and Zhao Dong stepped forward to report.
After a while, the soldiers who reported came out and led He Chen in.
As soon as He Chen entered the vestibule, he saw all kinds of plants planted on both sides, green and green, colorful, some blooming for spring, and some with buds waiting to be released, each with a variety of forms. Then through the arch, walking, anyway, it was a turn and eight turns, and when He Chen's head was about to get bigger, the soldier who led the way stopped in the side room and said, "You wait here, Lord Taishou will come over when he is done." ”
He Chen smiled: "Thank you for this big brother." ”
The soldier shook his hand, and then said in an accentuated tone: "You're welcome, but I warn you, you stay in there and don't wander around, or something will go wrong, and you know the consequences." ”
He Chen was full of smiles, and his single skin eyes narrowed into a slit and said, "This Xiao, thank you big brother." ”
The soldier then turned and left.
He Chen looked around, and countless guards were scattered in various positions, occupying a favorable position and being on guard. Looking at the spacious courtyard, the rockery spraying water, the pavilion towers, and the fish swimming in the pond and lake, I couldn't help but be distracted for a while, clenched my fists, and roared in my heart, one day, I will also have such a power force.
After being stunned for a while, seeing that Taishou hadn't come over so quickly, He Chen went in and out of the living room and found a place to sit down.
Soon the maid brought the tea.
After waiting for a long time and taking a nap for a while, Qin Shuo was late.
Qin Shuo is a scribe, wearing a silk soap towel, a boxy face with Chinese characters, a few long beards, and a dignified appearance. It's just that his eyes are a little gloomy, and he looks like a ruthless character.
Qin Shuo sat on the throne with a golden sword, and took a sip of the fragrant hot tea brought by the maid, and then calmly said to He Chen, who was giving a salute, "No courtesy." ”
"Lord Xie Taishou." He Chen breathed a sigh of relief, in Qin Shuo's seemingly plain but occasionally leaky eyes, he couldn't control his mind, these officials who had been in the top positions for a long time, the majesty inadvertently revealed, made him obviously a little depressed and uncomfortable.
"You're from Jiangxia County?" Qin Shuo stared at the two cyan tea leaves floating on the turquoise tea water, and said slowly.
"Yes, Taishou-sama." He Chen was a little restrained.
"What do you say Zhao Ci is going to rebel about, tell me more about it." Qin Shuo put down the porcelain cup, still unhurried.
"Yes, my lord."
"The villain was originally a subordinate of Zhao Ci, and he was on duty at night a few days ago, and Zhao Ci conspired with Bai Hua, He Le and other generals to rebel, discussing the banner, time, route, etc. Because of the importance of this matter, after the villain forcibly changed shifts, he rushed back to Wancheng overnight and reported to Taishou, hoping that Taishou would make a decision as soon as possible. He Chen said the words that had already been prepared.
"Oh, Jiangxia County and this county are divided and governed, Zhao Ci wants to rebel, and he has his own court to suppress it, but you have run all the way to this county to defend it, but why?" Qin Shuo still said lightly.
"Taishou doesn't know, the first target after they raised their troops was Wancheng." He Chen quickly gave the first cruel medicine.
Qin Shuo finally stopped his movements, looked at He Chen with his eyes, and the sharp light flashed away.
"Oh, and when are they scheduled to start their army?" Qin Shuo's tone was still as plain as water, He Chen couldn't figure out his thoughts from it at all, and secretly scolded the old fox in his heart, so he could only be more cautious: "It is scheduled for the last day of this month, after Jiangxia raised troops, the land and water will advance together, and Zhao Ci will lead the three armies, all the way through the Xiangjiang River, out of Fancheng, and go north to Shuishui; The other way out of Xiangyang, go to Xinye, and finally meet Wancheng. ”
"It's only a few days away." Qin Shuo groaned in a low voice.
"Yes, I hope Taishou will make a decision sooner." He Chen struck the iron while it was hot.
"It's not that I don't believe your words, as long as you solve the three questions of Ben Taishou, Ben Taishou will not only reward you, but also reward you."
"Your Excellency, please speak." He Chen knew that the fate-deciding moment was finally coming, so he cheered up and said proudly.
Qin Shuo picked up the tea porcelain without hurry, blew lightly, and in the bursts of aroma, he suddenly put down the cup, raised his head, his eyes were like electricity, and said sharply: "First, since you are Zhao Ci's subordinate, he must trust you very much, so why did you betray him?" Second, Zhao Ci was favored by the emperor, why did he rebel? Third, since Zhao Ci wants to be opposed, why did he come to the first one to rush to the original Taishou? If you can't answer these three questions, don't blame Ben Taishou for treating you as a careful one. ”
If it was an ordinary person, he might have been so frightened by Taishou, it is estimated that the whole heart was panicked, but He Chen was different, no matter how he said it, he also rolled out of the pile of dead people, he looked fearless, thought about it, and organized the language again: "The first question, Zhao Ci has a lot of trust in the villain, if he hadn't done such a crime of bullying the king, then no matter before and after the saddle, the villain would have no complaints." Although the villain has never gone to school, he also knows the three outlines and five constants of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom and faith. ”
Qin Shuo's gloomy face, which was about to drip water, finally changed a little, and his eyes revealed a faint agreement: "Yes, I can't see that you are also a person who understands the general situation." You then answer. ”
"As for the second and third, it's actually a problem." After some words, He Chen seemed to regain his confidence and spoke eloquently.
"Oh? Then tell Ben Taishou to listen. Qin Shuoxiao said with interest.
"Could it be that Qin Taishou forgot about the incident of a few months ago so quickly?" He Chen didn't answer positively, but smiled and prompted.
"What?" "Smack."
Qin Shuo could hardly believe that the sound of screaming and slapping the table sounded at the same time.
Lord Taishou, who has always been as plain as water, finally lost his temper. His eyes were like lanterns, his face was full of murderous energy, and he paced back and forth with some restlessness: "You mean to say that Zhao Ci is also a member of the Yellow Turban Party?" Qin Shuo almost gritted his teeth and spit out word by word.
"Taishou, please don't get excited." He Chen smiled faintly, at this moment, he had a feeling of being in his chest.
Qin Shuo also found himself out of shape, took two deep breaths, and took a new seat.
"According to my understanding, Zhao Ci is Zhao Hong's younger brother." He Chen was speechless and endless, and threw out a carefully processed "bomb." "The ghost knows whether Zhang Mancheng's general Zhao Hong really has anything to do with Zhao Ci.
At this time, Qin Shuo controlled his emotions, but kept muttering, "I see, I see." No wonder Zhao Ci raised troops, no wonder he was the first to kill Wancheng after raising troops, it turned out to be to avenge Zhao Hong. Suddenly, Qin Shuo raised his head, staring at He Chen with his eyes straight into him, without blinking.
He Chen's heart was furious, and his mind was spinning, could there be a flaw, but he smiled dryly: "Taishou, what are you?" ”
Qin Shuo said expressionlessly, "Who are you?" Why do you know all these secrets that even Ben Taishou doesn't know? ”
He Chen was silent.
Qin Shuo was not in a hurry, and picked up the tea set again, and looked good at it.
He Chen took a deep breath, as if he had made some major decision, and said slowly: "My surname is He." Then he shut up and fell silent.
There was a crisp sound of "pop", which was the sound of the porcelain cup falling to the ground.
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