The Jinghai Villa in early spring, quiet and deep, outside the Listening Tao Pavilion, the blue sea tide is born, the huge waves are emptied, and they hit the rock again and again, splashing like a broken Qiong chaotic jade, and like the wind and snow, the spring tide of the East China Sea, magnificent and beautiful. At this time, it was early in the morning, and the people in the village had already started the busy day lightly. And at this moment, listening to the Tao Pavilion suddenly came to the agitated sound of the piano, the sound of the piano is like a tide, passionate and continuous, everyone in the village can't help but stand, listen to the moving sound of the piano, in a trance, as if the majestic tide has crossed the cliff, presented in front of the eyes. At the end of the song, the subordinates were amazed and began to get busy again. In a pavilion at the highest point of Jinghai Villa, an old man with white hair like frost put down the scroll in his hand and focused his gaze on the Pavilion in the distance. This old man is over seventy years old, but he has a childish face and a cold and indifferent expression, and he is the doctor Saint Sanchen. At this time, a crisp and pleasant voice came from outside the door: "Master, Qingyan has come to greet you." ”

Sangchen was originally a native of Penglai in the East China Sea, and after he returned to his hometown to live in seclusion, Jiang Zhe specially sent someone to build Jinghai Villa and take Sangchen here to retire. After Jiang Zhe helped King Yong to win the succession, he came to Jinghai Villa to help the sick, Sangchen spent countless efforts to recuperate Jiang Zhe's body, for several years, the family was happy, Sangchen is also very fond of Roulan and Shen'er, but a little less indifferent, a little more warm. Jinghai Villa is picturesque, and Sangchen also intends to retire here, even if Jiang Zhe and his wife have left, Sangchen still lives here, but he is replaced by Jiang Haitao and Yue Qingyan. The Gu poison on Yue Qingyan's body has been removed by Sang Chen, although it will still be treated with drugs in a few years, but the surname is no longer hindered, and although Yue Qingyan is a woman, she is talented and intelligent, and she is quite insightful about medicine, Sang Chen is very satisfied with her Lingxiu and talent, and left her in the villa to pass on her medical skills. In addition to taking care of official duties, Jiang Haitao also lives in Jinghai Villa, who let him and Yue Qingyan live in harmony with his husband and wife, and he can't bear to be separated. Therefore, Jinghai Villa is still very lively, and there is no loneliness.

Hearing Yue Qingyan's voice, Sang Chen smiled slightly and said, "Come in, why didn't Haitao come over, didn't he come back yesterday?" ”

Yue Qingyan walked into the room with two maids, and made a big salute respectfully, for a few months, Yue Qingyan's skin was still like frost and snow, but the difference was that her cheeks were a little more bloody, making her look more and more beautiful and vulgar. Hearing Sang Chen's question, she said with a smile: "Master, Haitao also wants to come to you to say goodbye, but Mr. Fang Cai's messenger has arrived, and Haitao needs to receive the envoy, so I'm afraid it will take a while to come over." ”

Sang Chen nodded and said, "Who is playing the piano, but he has a good hand in the piano." ”

Yue Qingyan said: "Qingyan heard from Xianggong that it was Qiu Yufei, the envoy of the Northern Han Dynasty, the descendant disciple of the sect master of the Demon Sect Jing, and the father-in-law had already handed over everything to Xianggong to deal with, so Xianggong sent someone to bring him here." ”

Sang Chen frowned slightly, Demon Sect, Qiu Yufei, ripples rippled in his heart, it was a strange and familiar name, sixty years ago, he Sang Chen was also a candidate for the sect master of the Demon Gate Star Sect, but he was not interested in it, and finally lost the opportunity to inherit the sect master of the Star Sect because of his identity as a medical saint. However, Sang Chen has never regretted it, he is not an eventful person, although the Gu poison on his body has long been dissolved by him, but he never thought of revealing this secret, and Xingzong has become a distant memory in his memory until Dong Que appeared. As soon as he saw Dong Que, Sang Chen knew that this person must be a disciple of the Star Sect, and he had faintly hinted that Jiang Zhe had a secret about Dong Que's identity, but Jiang Zhe just smiled and said: "Dong Que has some secrets in his heart, I know this, but as long as he is loyal to me, I don't want to ask him about his private affairs." Sang Chen didn't ask anymore after hearing this, anyway, in his opinion, Dong Que had no malice, just looking for a place to live, but just in case, he still called Xiao Shunzi and taught him some of the mastery of his own enlightenment, so that if there was a conflict between Xingzong and Jiang Zhe in the future, Xiao Shunzi would be enough to deal with the master of Xingzong, and he would not have to worry about Jiang Zhe's safety, but from the perspective of Xingzong's purpose, he would not believe that Xingzong would be opposed to Jiang Zhe. As for himself, martial arts have long surpassed the scope of the Demon Sect, so he is not worried about Dong Que discovering the identity he once had, not to mention, even if he knows, what can he do?

Dong Que didn't mention it for the time being, but Qiu Yufei's arrival made Sang Chen's heart move slightly. The Northern Han Demon Sect and Jiang Zhe have a hostile relationship, Qiu Yufei came to the East China Sea, but he would not have any good intentions, if he met Qiu Yufei, he should be able to understand the current strength of the Demon Sect. Although Sangchen is not worried about Jiang Zhe's safety, with hundreds of thousands of troops and Dayong's master guards to protect him, and Xiaoshunzi who has been passed down by him by his side, Xingzong's martial arts are faintly restrained by the martial arts of Yuezong and Yuezong, even if Jing Wuji's martial arts have gone beyond the scope of the two sects and entered the ranks of grandmasters, this kind of restraint still exists, Jiang Zhe should not be so easy to encounter danger, right?

Listening to the Tao Pavilion, Qiu Yufei stroked the Aegean, his heart was much quieter, a few days ago he entered the East China Sea, he was picked up by the East China Sea to the pavilion in Binzhou, waiting for the little marquis Jiang Haitao to meet, until yesterday, no one will bring himself to Jinghai Villa, before coming Qiu Yufei has heard that Jinghai Villa is Jiang Zhe's hermitage, and now living in it is the East China Sea Hou beloved son Jiang Haitao and his wife Yue Qingyan. Thinking that he was about to step into Jiang Zhe's residence, Qiu Yufei couldn't help but have mixed feelings in his heart. Yesterday is a night of tossing and turning, difficult to sleep, in the early morning, he asked the village to guide the way to listen to the Tao Pavilion, want to watch the sea tide, to the pavilion, the sea breeze is fresh, by the railing overlook, can not help but feel relaxed, so the piano lyrical, a song is over, only to feel that the worries and pains of the past few days are all dissipated. Qiu Yufei stood up and looked at the tide outside the bar, the sea breeze was blowing, with cold and freshness, Qiu Yufei couldn't help but think that if Jiang Zhe was also here, the two of them would watch the tide and listen to the piano together, how comfortable it would be. It's a pity that the two are enemies now, and I'm afraid that there will be no such opportunity in this life.

When Qiu Yufei was melancholy in his heart, there was a steady footstep in his ears, Qiu Yufei's heart moved, someone came to walk like a tiger, it should not be an ordinary person, he returned to the piano and sat down, waiting for someone to come. A hearty voice came from outside the door and said: "Young Master Qiu is so interested, watching the sea and caressing the qin, it's fun, I don't know if Gongzi likes the scenery of Jinghai Villa." Before the voice stopped, a handsome young man walked in, it was Jiang Haitao who was in a hurry yesterday.

Qiu Yufei stood up and saluted and said: "Jinghai Villa is picturesque, Qiu likes it very much, the little marquis came to see it on purpose, but has it already been decided?" ”

Jiang Haitao put a letter next to the qin and said, "This morning, Mr. Jiang's envoy arrived in the East China Sea, and this is a letter from Mr. to Gongzi. ”

Qiu Yufei's heart was shocked, although he thought that the East China Sea might tell Jiang Zhe about his whereabouts, but he still couldn't get rid of the horror in his heart, it seemed that Jiang Zhe's control over the East China Sea was very tight, if his request was not accepted, could it be that he really wanted to kill in the East China Sea, in this way, I am afraid that he could only escape from the East China Sea.

Opening the letter, Qiu Yufei's eyes froze, and he saw that it read: "

Brother Yufei Xian is like meeting:

Since the Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple, Wen Jun has returned safely, fortunately, although the matter of Qinzhou is harmful to the virtuous brothers, but each is its master, and Zhe has no complaints. Zhijun sent an envoy to the East China Sea, and Zhe intended to stay in Jinghai temporarily. Although the humble house is ugly, there are thousands of books, and there are more victories of the rivers and seas, if you are interested, or watch the sea and stroke the qin, or cruise in a flat boat, what a joy is this, why should you fall into the battlefield, so that your hands are stained with blood, and your mood is difficult to peace. The East China Sea is clear and the moon is bright, which is in line with the heart of the king, Qu Jun stays here, and hopes that the king will stay away from worldly disputes. If they meet again the next day, Wangjun will pass away, and Zhedang and Junqin will sing and reconcile, and then say goodbye. ”

Qiu Yufei's heart was wide at the beginning, Jiang Zhe didn't resent himself, but when he saw it, he couldn't help frowning, Jiang Zhe actually wanted to put himself under house arrest in the East China Sea, it was really unreasonable, he put down the letter and said coldly: "Is the little marquis confident that he can restrain Qiu?" ”

Jiang Haitao shook his hand and said: "Young Master Qiu is too worried, my father used to be blessed by the national teacher, and Donghai also received money and food from your country, how can he take revenge, not to mention that Gongzi's martial arts are strong, and Haitao is incapable of imprisoning Gongzi, but Donghai has decided not to participate in this battle, but after this time, Donghai has no debt to the Northern Han Dynasty, and I am afraid that it will no longer have anything to do with your country in the future." ”

Qiu Yufei was overjoyed in his heart, and asked suspiciously: "So why is the little marquis confident that he can keep Qiu?" ”

Jiang Haitao smiled slightly and said: "Although it was said that the East China Sea received the kindness of the Northern Han Dynasty in the past, but later the East China Sea also repaid it, in fact, the two sides have long been even, although it was said that your country's kindness in the snow has not been repaid, but in any case, your country will not expect us to send troops to help." This time, we promised not to send troops, and we are also willing to help you transport away the money and grain that you bought here, so that we have repaid the kindness and do not owe each other. But we have prepared an additional batch of grain and herb medicines, all of which are urgently needed by you, but you are afraid that you can no longer afford to buy, Haitao has already funded the purchase, your country can be transported away at any time to supplement military supplies, but we also have conditions, that is, Qiu Gongzi stays in the East China Sea, more than a year and a half, less than a few months, what does Gongzi think? ”

Qiu Yufei was silent for a long time, he vaguely understood in his heart that Jiang Zhe was determined to strand him in the East China Sea, even at the cost of the enemy, but he had no expertise except for martial arts and piano skills, and he was not good at marching and fighting, making suggestions, and he was not good at it. Did Jiang Zhe really make this decision for personal friendship?

Seeing that he hesitated, Jiang Haitao said: "Qiu Gongzi doesn't have to worry too much, Mr. Qiu Gongzi is quite fond of Qiu Gongzi, and he doesn't want Gongzi to get involved in secular affairs, so he ordered Haitao to fund your country's grain and grass in exchange for Qiu Gongzi to stay in the East China Sea, so that Qiu Gongzi can also be justified in Shimen." After the wind and waves are calm, it is not too late for Gongzi to return to the Northern Han Dynasty. ”

Qiu Yufei sighed, Jiang Haitao's words did go to his heart, compared to that batch of grain and grass, whether he stayed in the Northern Han Dynasty or not was already a trivial matter, this is indeed a good excuse, but if he left his master and ignored it, can he feel at ease?

Seeing his expression, Jiang Haitao already knew his intentions, and said: "If Qiu Gongzi refuses to stay in the East China Sea, then Jiang has nothing to say, but your country doesn't want to take a penny of grain from Binzhou, it is just to bear the charge of ingratitude, and the East China Sea will immediately return to Dayong, how to choose, please think carefully about it." ”

Qiu Yufei couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Little Hou Ye said this, does Qiu have any other choice?" ”

Jiang Haitao smiled slightly, and said: "Jinghai Villa is the residence of Mr., with a large collection of books, among which there are many piano scores that can be enjoyed by Qiu Gongzi, Neiko is recuperating in the villa, if Qiu Gongzi has any needs, if he is not here, he can go to Neizi to explain, in addition, Mr. Saint Sang is in the villa to retreat, Mr. said that if there is a fate, the son may wish to meet Mr. Sang." ”

Qiu Yufei sighed slightly, and said: "Jinghai Villa is a fairyland on earth, Yufei is here to stay, and it is expected that there will be no suffering, but does the little marquis really think that Dayong will win?" ”

Jiang Haitao smiled silently, after marrying his wife, his surname was much calmer, and he just said: "The soldiers are in danger and the war is fierce, how can such things be accurate?" However, he secretly thought in his heart, since Mr. has already left the mountain, it is only a matter of time before the Northern Han Dynasty perishes, but although he doesn't know why Mr. must leave Qiu Yufei in the East China Sea, he knows that Mr. loves Qiu Yufei very much, and although Qiu Yufei has never said it explicitly, he also seems to have promised Mr. a confidant, so this kind of hurtful words will never be said.

Qiu Yufei saw that the overall situation had been decided, but his heart became clear, and his heart said, no matter how hard Jiang Zhe was, but he understood my intentions, and knew that I did not want to enter the bloody battlefield, these two countries competed, no matter who won or lost, what does it have to do with me, and besides, Dayong won, can't my Demon Sect withdraw in time, and although Dayong is powerful, there are more than 100,000 iron cavalry in the Northern Han Dynasty, and Qinzhou is easy to defend and difficult to attack, why should I worry about this, it is better to stay in the East China Sea and avoid the turmoil of the war. More and more to Jiang Zhe had a confidant feeling, couldn't help but stroke the strings, a song "Mountains and Flowing Water" flowed out from the strings, towering like a mountain, like water, the sound of the piano together, Jinghai Villa is quiet, everyone listens to it relaxed, and the Lingtai is clear.

At the end of the song, Yue Qingyan came from outside and said: "Qiu Gongzi's piano skills are unparalleled, Qingyan is respectful, and the concubine and ancestor invite Gongzi to go and see him." ”

Qiu Yufei was slightly stunned, but what kind of identity is the medical saint, even if Jing Wuji is here, he will not be reserved, Qiu Yufei got up and said, "Dare not obey your fate." ”

Under the guidance of Jiang Haitao and Yue Qingyan, Qiu Yufei walked through the pavilions and entered the Baicaoxuan where Sangchen lived. Before he walked into the door, Qiu Yufei had an inappropriate feeling in his heart, knowing that there should be someone in the room, but he felt as if that person did not exist, Qiu Yufei had such a feeling, that is, in front of the master, could it be that there was such a grandmaster-level master in Jinghai Villa? Qiu Yufei smiled slightly bitterly, I was afraid that Jiang Haitao would tell him the decision here, that is, he was worried that no one could suppress him, if he resisted with martial arts, he was afraid that he would run into a head and break the bloodstream, Jiang Zhe acted without flaws, and if he fell into his trap, he had absolutely no chance to get out, but strangely, Qiu Yufei was more at ease, since it was impossible for him to leave the East China Sea at all, then there was no choice but to give in and stay. couldn't help but look up at the clear sky, Qiu Yufei only felt unprecedented peace and joy in his mood.

Put down the East China Sea book, I put on a big coat, out of the camp, now it's the beginning of February, the snow is gone, the spring ploughing is imminent, the sergeant of the army is even shirtless when he exercises in the morning, but I still feel cold and biting, alas, the serious illness of the past still left many traces on my body, but Shaolin's heart is really good, at least my hands and feet are warm, although the strength is insufficient, but I will not walk out of breath, presumably this Northern Expedition, I will not suffer too much, It's a pity that I can't hide in the East China Sea or Chang'an to recuperate, if Dayong can't dominate the world, I'm afraid I won't have the opportunity to be a corpse vegetarian.

There was a sound of footsteps in the distance, and the shadow of King Qi appeared in my heart, and I didn't look back, and said, "The prince is here, isn't there something important?" ”

King Qi said sullenly: "Suiyun, what do you mean, the East China Sea has declared neutrality, and also sent a batch of food and ordnance to the Northern Han, I don't believe this is the meaning of the Jiang family, you have been in the East China Sea for several years, don't tell me that you still can't control the situation there." ”

I smiled slightly and said: "What are these words, Zhe is recuperating in the East China Sea and living in seclusion, how can he think of controlling the Jiang family in the East China Sea, the Jiang family and the Dayong royal family are in-laws, and the little marquis has received the great favor of His Majesty and the prince, how to persuade them to submit is not your business, and didn't the Jiang family discuss the matter of appeasement with the imperial court a few months ago?" ”

King Qi said: "Okay to tell me these high-sounding words, the East China Sea is the trend of the times, and no one can change it, but why is it suddenly neutral this time, and also supports the Northern Han Dynasty against us, don't tell me that you are secretly calculating, if the emperor blames it, this king will not intercede for you." ”

I said casually: "Okay, then let the emperor cure my crimes, it's better to go to my title, I will take Changle back to the East China Sea to live in seclusion, you said it is okay to go overseas with the Hai family's ship?" ”

King Qi said with a smile: "Okay, don't be angry with me, if you and the emperor have any consensus, I must explain it clearly to the generals below." ”

I was silent for a while, and said, "When does the prince need to explain to the generals below?" I can tell the prince to know, but the generals below still don't know for the time being. ”

When King Qi came over, the guards around the two of us dispersed to protect us from leaking our conversation. I also said without scruples: "Now that King Dongchuan Qing has an objection, although Nanchu has been appeased, but I still have to worry about their recurrence, if Donghai is now submissive to Dayong, Nanchu and Dongchuan are under pressure, and they must be desperate to challenge Dayong, now Donghai is neutral, and supports the grain and grass of the Northern Han Dynasty, no matter what people in the world think, they will temporarily breathe a sigh of relief, and even think that Dayong will fall into a bitter battle with the Northern Han, and can delay the actions of Southern Chu and Dongchuan, which is the first benefit." In addition, together with the big war, we can cut off the passage between the East China Sea and the Northern Han Dynasty, so the Northern Han will still fall into the dilemma of insufficient money and food, and we are not prepared for a long-term siege in this operation, and it does not matter whether the Northern Han has enough money and food. I have already asked Changle to make a statement to the emperor about this matter, and after the fall of the Northern Han Dynasty, isn't it icing on the cake that the East China Sea will return to obedience? Besides, if this attack does not go well, can Donghai continue to be neutral and maintain relations with the Northern Han. ”

After a pause, I said lightly: "Besides, by doing this, I can also take the opportunity to leave Qiu Yufei in the East China Sea, I don't want him to die on the battlefield, his piano skills are unparalleled in the world, such a person should not die in Qinzhou." ”

King Qi glanced at Jiang Zhe strangely, and said, "This king doesn't believe that you would make such a decision because of personal feelings, anyway, how are you going to use Qiu Yufei this time, isn't it enough to use him to play a counter-trick last time?" ”

I was a little annoyed, glared at King Qi, and said, "What are you anxious about, you will naturally know when it comes to the last joint." "This man always debunks my sinister thoughts. But I can't help but sweat, compared to Qiu Yufei, although he has a murderous intention for me, he is indeed much more sincere. After thinking about it, I'm just trying to keep his surname and let him do something for me, otherwise he is a disciple of the Demon Sect, how can I protect him in a high-sounding manner?

King Qi was also interested, and when he saw that I was annoyed, he diverted the topic and said: "Suiyun, do you have any plans for this dispatch to Qinzhou?" ”

I said lazily: "The date for sending troops has long been decided, what is Your Highness going to do this time?" ”

This can be said to the itch of King Qi, and he said excitedly: "Go, go to your tent and say." With that, I strode into my tent, and I followed, and took out a map and put it on the desk.

King Qi pointed to the map and said: "I have asked Jing Chi to take 50,000 people to set off in advance, from Zhenzhou through Taihang Baicheng to attack Huguan, I brought my own army of 150,000 to the north, and the baggage followed by the army to Qinshui, two ways to attack, in Qinzhou to join forces, what do you think?" ”

I already had a plan in my heart, and said: "Your Highness is enough to bring 100,000 people, leaving 50,000 people in Zezhou, and you need to put up more flags to make an appearance of 150,000 troops, and ask Your Highness to send scouts and spies along the way to intercept and kill the scouts of the Northern Han Army, and they must not be allowed to pass through the defense line of the army." ”

King Qi's eyes flashed with coldness, and he said, "Suiyun, do the emperor and you have any plans?" ”

I smiled slightly, pointed to the map in a low voice and told my full plan, King Qi nodded while listening, and finally said proudly: "Maybe you don't need this move, my 100,000 army plus Jing Chi's 50,000, can't you take Long Tingfei?" ”

I chuckled and said, "It would be better if His Highness could make such a great achievement, but Long Tingfei is not an ordinary person, this time the Northern Han Dynasty will definitely devote the strength of the whole country to resist the army, and His Highness cannot be taken lightly." ”

King Qi looked at the map while thoughtfully studying my battle strategy, and finally said, "Okay, but in this case, do you still want to go north with the army?" ”

I sighed and said: "I don't want to take risks, but if I don't show up, I'm afraid that the Northern Han spy will fight to the rear to investigate the military situation, I don't want to do this, but the thought of riding a horse and riding a car makes me feel sore." ”

King Qi smiled: "I asked you to prepare a fast boat, you go north along the Qinshui, so that you will not suffer from the journey, the road in Qinzhou is not easy to walk, and your carriage will not be useful." ”

The two of us had already made a decision, and at this time, someone outside the tent said loudly: "The prince, the supervising army, the emperor's will has reached the camp." "King Qi and I are both excited to walk outside the tent, according to the time, the emperor's holy decree to allow the battle should be a few days away. Walking out of the tent, the sky was overcast, and the heavens and the earth knew that there would be a bloody battle, so they were worried about it.

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