Section XVII

A hand is dancing on the lute.

The pipa has five strings, and the hands are slender and slender.

The five-string pipa is not only popular in the Eastern Han Dynasty and Northern Mongolia, but is also said to be very popular in the eastern islands, and has been introduced to the Southern Barbarians in recent years and has become all the rage.

The hand that controls the strings is slender and round, and it flickers and twists between the pipa boxes, and the movements are extremely familiar and flowing. The sound of clanging is endless, and it is constantly washed in the backyard.

"Ding Dong", the continuous sound of the pipa went all the way down, gradually weakening, Ah Qing pressed the strings on the speaker with his little thumb, stared at Xilie and said, "Master, you are distracted again." ”

Xi Lie was taken aback, came back to his senses and said with a forced smile: "Madame's technique is becoming more and more perfect, and she can almost catch up with Master Qiushui......"

Qiushui entered the Tao with a sound, and once pulled out the red night with a weak body, so he was awarded the title of national teacher by Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty. The Eastern Han Dynasty National Teacher, almost synonymous with the Cangsong Pavilion Lord of the past dynasties, Qiushui's move, completely subverted this tradition, he is also the only Eastern Han Dynasty without the power of the national teacher. He was intoxicated with music, not only in the blowing and playing of the highly attained, but also good at filling in the lyrics, leaving many popular and peerless masterpieces in the Eastern Han Dynasty. "Spring Return", "Summer Fire", "Autumn Fruit", "Winter Silence", the four famous songs of Shanggong Bureau, all have the shadow of Qiu Shuiyi.

Comparing it to Qiushui, that's a very high evaluation. But A-Qing didn't appreciate it, frowned and said: "The concubine has a rough rhythm, so she deserves to be praised so much by the master, tell me, what is so good about the song I played just now?" ”

This made Helier ask. He was really distracted just now, what the hell did his wife play, he is confused now, how to say that he is ugly? It can be said that it is good to accompany his wife to enjoy the music, but if she wants to be found absent-minded, her wife has to be coquettish. Seeing that Ah Qing's face was unhappy, Xilie gritted his teeth and explained: "Madame's hand 'phoenix nod', smooth and straight like flowing water, the smell is fierce and intense, I can hear it in the alley, and I was distracted for a while......"

Only halfway through the words, he felt that something was wrong, because the unhappiness on Ah Qing's face disappeared, and was replaced by a crying and laughing expression: "Master, just now I used the double flying technique, and played "Sauvignon Blanc" with a long voice, this song is about the unswerving love between men and women, and is known for its lingering compassion. And Feng nodded his head in a fierce and agitated manner, and was famous for being fast and urgent. Between the two, there is nothing to do with each other. The lingering and sympathetic "Sauvignon Blanc" is fierce when it is heard, and it is also thanks to the old man to say it. ”

Although Ah Qing was born in a famous family, he was once reduced to a courtesan in Kyoto of the Eastern Han Dynasty. But Xilie did not despise her because of her origin, on the contrary, he loved her very much. Don't look at his majesty on the battlefield, but he is obedient to his wife who has been with him for decades. Seeing that the other party was very dissatisfied, he sighed: "This ......"

He was speechless for a while, but he didn't know how to explain it.

As soon as Ah Qing saw his expression, he knew that what he expected was correct, sighed and said: "Master, although you say that you want to delegate power and no longer care about military and political affairs, how can you really let go?" You are in a trance, and the concubine is really distressed when she sees it in her eyes. ”

The lie was exposed, and Xi Lie's old face turned red, and he explained: "The national teacher and others went to arrest Wu Ming, the governor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the Western Governor, according to reason, there should have been news a long time ago, why is there no letter yet?" ”

Ah Qing put away the pipa, stood up and said: "Although Wu Ming is powerful, this time it is the national teacher who makes a move, and it is impossible to miss, so you put your heart in your stomach." Seeing that Xilie was still worried, she said angrily: "Don't worry, Your Majesty is still staying in the Renei Palace, even if Wu Ming has the ability to reach the heavens, he can't escape the interception of the national teacher." ”

Five years ago, Wu Ming led the Southern Expeditionary Army back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, broke out in a desperate situation, captured the Southern Barbarian Emperor who was taking refuge in Daya Snow Palace, and used the Southern Barbarian Emperor to blackmail the imperial net, so Ah Qing made a joke to comfort Xilie.

Hearing what his wife said, Xilie's complexion slowed slightly, and he sighed and said, "Hopefully, ......" As soon as the words came out, a family member outside said: "Master, there is news from the west." ”

"Is it a letter from the Wise Warlord?" Xilie was in good spirits, and after waiting for many days, the news finally came.

Xi Lie is close to the age of sixties, which can be described as the prime of a warrior, but when he was in the early years of clearing the wasteland at sea, he fell ill when he fought with the sea monster. In the past few years, his spirit has deteriorated day by day, and he also has the heart to retreat. The Nanban Wisdom Warrior is steady and witty, and has a maturity far beyond his peers, and it is precisely because of this that Xilie intends to delegate power to him. First, there is indeed the intention of cultivating him as his successor. Second, Xilie also wants to take advantage of the remaining strength to hone and hone Yulut, so as not to suddenly leave Nanban without a successor.

The man outside said respectfully: "Yes." ”

Sure enough, Xilie fixed his mind and said, "Bring me the letter paper." ”

The means of communication in this world are basically carrier pigeons and eagles. Specially trained snake eagles not only fly higher than carrier pigeons, but also faster and have more endurance. Ordinary people travel for several months, and with the snake eagle flying in a straight line at full strength, it only takes three days to reach Gehan from Gehan. Nanban was able to block Wu Ming at sea this time, and he also lost the swiftness of the snake eagle. Let them know about Gehan's shock for the first time, calmly arrange, and send elites to intercept Wu Ming.

Regardless of whether it is a carving or a carrier pigeon, the message is naturally not dictated by them, but by the bamboo tube tied to their feet, which contains important information. As soon as Xi Lie's words fell, the man walked in, presented a fire-lacquered bamboo tube with both hands, and then slowly retreated.

Xilie took it, slapped the fire paint away, then poured out a roll of paper from it, peeled it off, and quickly skimmed through it. After looking at it once, an incredible look appeared on his face. I looked at it again as if I didn't believe it, but this time it was full of anger.

Seeing Xilie's anger, Ah Qing was a little apprehensive, she put the pipa on the table next to her, and said softly, "What's the matter, master?" ”

"What's wrong?" Xilie laughed angrily, raised the letter in his hand, and said angrily: "Yulut sent a letter saying that the national teacher thinks it is not good to detain the governor of a country privately. When the two countries are at war, they must fight each other, and the conspiracy and trickery will always fall to the bottom, so Wu Ming will be released. ”

Just let it go? Although he felt that he couldn't laugh now, Ah Qing still had a sense of being ridiculous. I have heard that the national teacher often acts according to his preferences and does not follow the law, and today he finally saw it. She walked up to Xilie and comforted: "Let it go, let it go, why are you so angry?" ”

Xilie is still angry: "I am angry, the national teacher does not know whether it is secondary." But the soldiers are murder weapons, and they are disobedient. The order of the national teacher is obviously a chaotic order, but Youlute still carries it out to the letter, which makes me very disappointed. ”

Speaking of this, he let out a long sigh, and two tears rolled down his cheeks: "Nanban hastily established the country, and he congenitally lost to the Eastern Han Dynasty in terms of talent, and he thought that with the passage of time, he would make up for this gap, and now it seems that most of it is wishful thinking." In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Wu Ming and his subordinates, the Zhu brothers, etc., these people are all dragons for a while. On the other hand, it is difficult to find a few materials that can be cultivated. I am still like this on the day of my life, so after a hundred years, what will this empire do to fight with the Eastern Han Dynasty? Why sustain it? ”

He said that he was very sad, Ah Qing was startled, and hurriedly grabbed his hand and said: "Why did the master say this, General Youlut just succumbed to the order of the national teacher......

She weighed her words, and was about to say two more words of comfort. Xilie had already broken away from her hand and sighed, "Woman, woman! After all, it is embarrassing to know the long and the short. ”

These words are a little inexplicable, as if he is scolding Ah Qing. But Ah Qing looked at her husband's face full of loss, but she couldn't blame anything, she just shouted, "Master......"

Xilie glanced at Ah Qing, turned around and walked outside, and said as he walked: "Ah Qing, I may not be here these days, you pay attention to your body." ”

Ah Qing was taken aback and exclaimed, "Master, where are you going?" ”

Xi Lie had already walked to the door, and when he heard this, he stopped, and said without looking back: "Wu Ming, this person is too dangerous, with him guarding the middle and west, my country has no possibility of advancing north, now is the only time to destroy him, I don't want to waste this opportunity." I'm going to ask His Majesty to ask him for permission for me to lead my troops out and try to chase Wu Ming back. ”

Going out with troops again?

Xilie has been sick in the past few years, and he has also aged badly. His tall torso was slightly hunched, and his black hair was faintly white. Ah Qing looked at it and couldn't help but shout: "Master, don't go." From here to the Duner grassland, even if you lead the troops to gallop with all your might, it will take at least half a month, and with such a time difference, Wu Ming estimates that he will pass through the Wangxiang Valley and return to Qingting. Even if you chase it now, it is estimated that it will be in vain. ”

"Ah Qing, I know you're worried about me, but it's not my Xilie style to give up lightly."

Xi Lie said, turned his head, held Ah Qing's hand and said, "Wu Ming traveled all the way north, and he also took a group of wounded soldiers and their families, so he definitely couldn't go fast." As long as he can catch up with him south of the Azure River, it will be the end of his Wu Ming. ”

The marriage of the two has gone through more than 30 years of spring and autumn. Xi Lie's action is usually put in normal times, and he may not be able to eat Ah Qing again. But now that he is holding it, Ah Qing's heart is only sour, and there is some mist in his eyes: "However, if the Eastern Han Dynasty sends troops, you are not in danger, master......"

Hearing his wife say this, Xilie had a smile in his eyes: "Don't worry, I'm the marshal of the national land and water now, and I may only do things on the spur of the moment." In fact, it doesn't hurt to sue you, both Deng Ge and Zhu Lei of Qingting Grassland have different intentions for Wu Ming. As early as when the Liao clan was in charge of China and the West, they had contacts with the empire, and in recent years, they have written more frequently with me. Deng Ge once made it clear that he hoped to borrow my hand to get rid of Wu Ming. In this way, as long as I lead the army to chase Wu Ming, and at the same time persuade the two of them to join our army. As long as they have the slightest disagreement, even if they don't move, it will be a catastrophe for Wu Ming. ”

It turned out that there was such a reason, and Ah Qing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The old man acts, often seeking far-reaching, and every step seems to be unintentional, but in fact, he has already made preparations. Although the Eastern Han Dynasty is full of heroes, as long as the Nanban has a master, it will be difficult for them to take a step beyond the thunder pool. Thinking of this, she breathed a sigh of relief and said softly: "Master, take care of yourself, I'll wait for you to come back." ”