After pondering for a while, Wang Huaiyi replied in a low voice:

"Your Highness, my subordinates have heard that they have begun to secretly 'act' when they leave the country."

Hearing this, Wan Yan Shuo's body was shocked, Liu Xiu also sat up straight, but he didn't speak, he didn't speak, and others naturally couldn't speak, and the room fell into silence.

The cool breeze, blowing through the window, with the chill of the south, blew through the people in the room and stayed in their hearts.

I don't know how long it took for Liu Xiu's voice to sound again, and said: "Since everything has come together, and it saves the king from having to talk more in the future, I called you here today to discuss with the three of you who will do the matter of defending the king after 'Wa'er'." ”

The bodies of the three people were shocked, especially Wan Yan Shuo and Liang Jian, "replaced" Wa'er, it was not a small matter, this is not only a major event that is enough to shake the entire country, but also will make the kings and ministers of the entire continent look sideways, and even the resurgence of disputes in the world is unknown, such a major event, Liu Xiu's confidant Wang Huaiyi, should naturally be discussed with him, but even the "defeated general" Wan Yanshuo and the "foreign minister" Liang Jian also came together, the reason for this, Liu Xiu's intentions, is unpredictable, and he can't guess what he has in mind.

"Liang Jian," when the two were subconsciously exchanging glances, Liu Xiu was the first to find Liang Jian and asked: "You have been defending the country for the longest time, and you are most familiar with the situation of defending the country. What are your thoughts on this? ”

Hearing this, Liang Jian was stunned for a while, and then suddenly his heart was stunned, but then he frowned again, since he was sent by Liu Hongwen to the barren mountain and away from Dongping, he has never paid attention to the matter of "defending the country and the Liu family", and he can't think of a single candidate for a while.

A trace of anxiety flashed on Liang Jian's always high-spirited face, he wanted to perform well today, be rewarded, be reused, return to the army, and make contributions with this, but he didn't expect that the first question of the King of England would stump him.

His brain teaser turned, began to think about the "Liu family" wise and outstanding people, a moment later, his body shook suddenly, and suddenly thought of a question, why did Liu Xiu suddenly want to replace the "Wa'er" who had followed him for many years, now the situation in the world is complicated, especially the defense of the country is a dangerous place, Liu Xiu's strength is still very small, especially after the Northern Expedition was frustrated, it is a fish in the eyes of everyone, even the emperor Liu Zhuang has a grudge against him, and Liwaer is the king, not only can block the Han Empire's imperial capital Luojing City, can also let him have enough energy to lay out the world, in this case, why did he move the mind to replace his henchmen?

Could it be that Wa'er has a rebellious heart and wants to stand on her own, so she is not tolerated by Liu Xiu?

Or, Liu Xiu simply wanted to establish himself as a king, but with the help of his "old generals and important ministers of the country", he said it? But if he did so, he would be in a position of being surrounded on all sides, and what good would he do himself?

A small bead of sweat came out of Liang Jian's forehead and fell into the eyes of Wang Huaiyi and Wan Yanshuo beside him.

Time flies, in the blink of an eye, the time of a stick of incense has passed, according to the unwritten rules of the British Palace, Liu Xiu asked and did not answer, which is tantamount to a big crime of disrespect, but although Liang Jian was in an embarrassing situation, Wang Huaiyi and Wan Yanshuo both frowned tightly and did not speak.

Wang Huaiyi is Liu Xiu's confidant, although he doesn't know why the "change of king" is done, he only vaguely knows a little about the situation, but he doesn't know the reason, even if Liu Xiu asks him first, he can't answer at this moment.

After Yan Shuo's defeat, he has lost his grace, is unpopular with the people, and it is difficult to protect himself, let alone others.

Therefore, these two people will not open their mouths to relieve him at this time no matter what.

In the room, there was a suppressed and heavy breathing sound, which gradually sounded.

But Liu Xiu seemed to be very patient, quietly bowing his head and waiting for an answer.

Finally, Liang Jian couldn't stand the increasing pressure, for him, even the silence seemed to have a heavy pressure on his heart, no matter what, give it a try!

Just stand in line! If you succeed, you will be on the altar!

He slowly raised his head, arched his hand, and replied: "Your Royal Highness, my subordinates have been thinking for a long time, and I feel that there is no one in the 'Dongping Liu Mansion' who is suitable to inherit the throne. ”

Liu Xiu smiled slightly after hearing this, nodded, but was noncommittal, Liang Jian's heart sank, and he was just about to continue to persuade Liu Xiu to ascend the throne, but before he could speak, he saw Liu Xiu as if he knew what Liang Jian was going to say below, waved his hand slightly, and then turned his head to look at Wan Yanshuo with a calm face, and said with a smile:

"What do you think, Lord Wanyan."

Wan Yan Shuo's eyes narrowed, and he immediately replied: "The sinner is defeated, ......" Before the words fell, he saw Liu Xiu frowning and waving his hand, and said, "This king doesn't want to listen to this nonsense, tell me your opinion." ”

Wan Yan Shuo's eyes flashed, and he lowered his head and replied: "Your Highness, the criminal minister is not familiar with the situation in Dongping......

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment, and saw that Liu Xiu's expression was indifferent, and he couldn't see any attitude towards him, so he frowned and continued: "But since his subordinates have followed His Royal Highness, I have not heard that the Liu family in Dongping has the talent to be called the king, so my subordinates think that for the sake of today, it is either to observe more time and make a decision, or for the sake of the common people in the world, to defend the people, His Royal Highness to bear the hardships and be the king of the country." ”

On the side, Liang Jian's face changed.

Liu Xiu took in the changes in Liang Jian's demeanor, but he didn't say anything, but smiled slightly, turned his head to look at Wang Huaiyi, and said, "What about you?" ”

Wang Huaiyi raised his head in response and looked at this prince who had been with him for a long time, many years had passed away in a hurry, but did he really recognize the young man in front of him?

What was he thinking, and what was his plan?

The heart of the emperor is unfathomable!

The face in front of him was calm as usual, with no expression, only a pair of eyes that shone brightly, as if it could penetrate the hearts of others.

After a while, Wang Huaiyi lowered his head, slowly spoke to Liu Xiu, and replied:

"Back to His Royal Highness, my subordinates think that Lord Wanyan's proposal just now is very good, and there are troubled times and disputes today, although the country is a small land, the soldiers are weak and the food is small, but the location is dangerous, and the strong enemy in the north is eyeing the tiger, but the current King Wei has failed His Highness's trust, has no ability to govern the country, and has little economic talent, and Dongping Liu Mansion has no available people, so his subordinates dare to admonish, I hope that His Royal Highness can think of the people, supervise the country, and defend the king!"

After hearing this, Liu Xiu glanced at Wang Huaiyi deeply, withdrew his gaze, stood up, walked to the window with his hands in his hands, and looked into the distance.

Behind him, after the three of them glanced at each other, Liang Jian frowned slightly, and stepped forward first, followed by the other two.

After a long time, I only heard Liu Xiu's flat voice sound again, and said: "Huaiyi, since the defeat of the Northern Expedition of the army, I am afraid that the Dongping Wei Palace's mansion is very lively, right?" ”

Wang Huaiyi took a step forward, bowed his head and replied: "Yes, Your Highness, the ministers of Dongping Mansion have mostly gone to the palace to meet His Royal Highness King Wei. ”

"I instructed the generals and ministers in Pingyan City not to pass on the news of the defeat to Dongping, everyone should know, right?"

Wang Huaiyi nodded and replied, "Yes, Your Highness." ”

After Liu Xiu heard this, he turned around and smiled at the three of them: "Very good, after you go back today, prepare a little, and go to the Dongping Palace" with this king in a few days. ”

Wang Huaiyi and the other three were moved together, and regardless of Wang Huaiyi, their status rose sharply after the defeat of the Northern Expedition, only Yan Shuo and Liang Jian, who had made great contributions, were all important ministers in Pingyan City at the moment, so that although these three people left the military town and went to Dongping, the capital of Wei, "visited" Wang Wa'er, it was enough to explain Liu Xiu's intentions, but the four of them left Pingyan together, so they were not afraid that Yan Guo would take the opportunity to go south?

A wave of doubts lingered in everyone's hearts, but no one asked.

There was silence again, and after a while, the three of them bowed down together and replied, "Yes, Your Highness." ”

Liu Xiu nodded, and said to the three of them: "I called you here today just for this matter, as for the matter of leaving the country for 'change'," Speaking of this, he paused, turned his head to look at Wang Huaiyi, and continued: "Don't worry about it. ”

Hearing this, Wan Yanshuo and Wang Huaiyi's bodies stiffened at the same time, but neither of them spoke, and the two and Liang Jian bowed their heads at the same time and responded: "Yes." ”

Liu Xiu waved his hand, and the three of them saluted, and they came out.

Soon disappeared into the distance.

In the distance, in Liu Xiu's room, where they had been standing, a figure walked out.

The candlelight in the room flickered with the wind brought by the man's walking, and the candlelight reflected on Liu Xiu's face, flickering and flickering.

Liu Xiu's eyes narrowed, she stood up, stretched her waist, and turned her neck, before she sighed softly and said, "Ya'er, how are you doing?"

Wen Ya was not in a hurry to answer, but took a step forward and stood in front of Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu's eyes suddenly lit up as the man's footsteps moved, but he finally frowned and didn't make any further movements.

"I'm fine, I just haven't seen you for a long time, I miss you very much."

Wen Ya looked at Liu Xiu's face in a daze, the frown that had been frowning.

What was the man in front of him thinking?

Even when you see yourself, you don't see a smile and a happy face?

The wind came from nowhere, gently blowing the door, moving slowly, and after a "bang", the door closed.

The candlelight swayed in the wind, and the room was lit up and down, just like Wen Ya's mood at the moment.

The shadows of the two also suddenly lengthened and shortened under the candlelight, sometimes intertwined, sometimes scattered, until the candlelight stabilized, the shadows were completely separated, and they never intersected again.

Liu Xiu dodged the gentle and concerned gaze, took a breath softly, then stood up and walked to the window to look ahead.

Outside the window, looking to the east, it was dark, but there was a faint light that came out of the thick black fog.

As if with a firm decision, he clenched his fists, and his frowning brow was released in an instant.

And the shadow behind him, the hazy shadow shrouded in candlelight, became so far away at this time.

And the owner of the shadow, at this moment, suddenly felt in his heart that the man in front of him, the short distance between the two, in the dim candlelight and thick darkness, seemed so far away, close to the end of the world, the dead silence has never really seen clearly, in the darkness, in front of the window, the man who is as calm as water, looking down on the wind and clouds.

It's just that he really looks down on the ups and downs?

Or is it simply wishful thinking?

There was a spot that hurt as if it had been pricked by a needle.

Inside the room, the darkness, the candlelight and the fading white of the east outside the window, were so entangled and writhed, as if they were competing for the man standing between them.

Time freezes, the years do not flow, wait for you to speak, say belonging!