Zheng Miao said at the end, and added repeatedly: "In this matter, Prime Minister Zhongli is still considering the proposed purpose, and it has not yet been made clear to the world. I am here to tell Mr., just to let Mr. Lin and Miss Wu have a bottom in their hearts, as for other people, please don't spread the word. ”

When Lin Shuhan heard this, he was so excited that he was almost speechless, and the full stomach seemed to be unable to express his complicated feelings now, and after thinking for a long time, he said: "I thank the Third Highness for Ruofei, thank you for the Third Highness!" "With that, it's another one.

Zheng Miao smiled again and helped Lin Shuhan up: "Such a major event can only be decided by the Holy Commander, I don't have the merit of size, how dare I be thanked by Mr." ”

Lin Shuhan immediately said: "If His Royal Highness can tell Lin the good news a year and a half in advance, then he will be Lin's great benefactor." If there is anything in the future, although he asks His Royal Highness to command, Lin is not only powerless, but he will also do his best to serve His Royal Highness. ”

Qiu Yizhi listened to Zheng Miao and Lin Shuhan with a smile on his face, and I greeted him with a word, but he admired his third brother very much: with Lin Shuhan's arrogant character, Zheng Miao actually completely convinced him in just three words, the city is so deep that it is really incredible, no wonder Emperor Zheng Rong wants to abolish Chang Liyu and pass the throne to him.

However, he thought about it again and suddenly felt that Zheng Miao's words contained major information about the change in the political situation: the emperor was going to restore the new policy of Xianzong's change of law!

In fact, Zheng Rong's resumption of the new policy has already shown signs of success, and in several private letters to Qiu Yizhi, he repeatedly mentioned that the imperial court's finances are stretched, and even if the royal expenses are greatly reduced, it is only barely to maintain the operation of the imperial court and has a slight surplus, and it is impossible to build large projects and use heavy troops. At present, the positive amount of the national land tax plus other apportionments is close to 2 out of 10 taxes, and if the tax continues to increase, it is difficult to guarantee that the poor peasants and ordinary people will not be forced to rebel. As for the salt tax, tea tax, iron tax, horse administration, etc., the malpractices are too great to be lightly touched for a while.

Therefore, if you want to open source, you can only find a way to use your brains on the heads of those rich businessmen, or open a few more treaty ports to make money from foreigners. These two articles were the core of Xianzong's reform, but because there was too much resistance at that time, they could not be implemented, and later Emperor Xianzong died.

Qiu Yizhi's previous re-surveying of land in Shanyin County, his acquaintance with the sea merchant Li Zhi, and the promotion of Zhou Cijing's overseas trade all hit the nail on the head of the new policy - he only wanted to stay away from the center of the imperial court as soon as possible, but he didn't think that every step was on the key point of the center's decision-making, which was really chilling to think about.

Qiu Yizhi was thinking wildly, but he heard Zheng Miao say to himself with a smile: "I didn't just say these words to Mr. Lin. The virtuous brother is in charge of the government in Shanyin County, shrewd and capable, and has a wide range of contacts, and he is the person that everyone can rest assured...... And Mr. Lin can be prepared. ”

When Lin Shuhan and Qiu Yizhi heard Zheng Miao's words, they immediately put away their smiles and glanced at each other, and then heard Zheng Miao laugh dumbly and said, "Why did we talk so well and talk about government affairs again?" ”

He saw that the light outside the window had gradually dimmed, so he called out loudly, "Where is Liu Qing?" ”

Liu Qing, who was outside the door, heard the shout, hurriedly dodged into the house, and arched his hand: "I don't know what the Third Highness commands?" ”

Zheng Miao said: "I will dine here tonight and sleep here at night." You should take my guard of honor back to Jinling first, and then meet him when I set off for the south. ”

Liu Qing hurriedly agreed "yes", and said: "I'm afraid that after the honor guard escort is brought back to Jinling, there will be no personal guards around His Royal Highness, and if something goes wrong, the general will not be able to afford it!" ”

"You don't have to bear it." Zheng Miao said, "Here in Shanyin County, the road governed by my brother is not forgotten, and the house is not closed at night, and even the Japanese and cults have to retreat, what else can there be?" You might as well go back. ”

Qiu Yizhi said: "Liu Qing, the guards of the Third Highness cannot be relaxed. Before you go back, go to Shanyin County first, and pass on my order, asking Zhao Chengxiao to order all the villagers to guard outside the 'Dust Palace'. Did you know? ”

Liu Qing also let go of most of his hanging heart when he heard this: the combat effectiveness of the eighteen personal soldiers and the two hundred township brave regiments under Qiu Yizhi's subordinates, he had witnessed it with his own eyes, and with them guarding him, it was naturally foolproof; Even if something happens, it is naturally his Qiu Yizhi who is responsible, and he can't count it on his own.

Therefore, Liu Qing hurriedly agreed, and after a few more words, he withdrew from the "Dust Palace".

Qiu Yizhi saw that the hour was not early, and he was a little hungry in his stomach, so he asked the two of them to move to the dining room. In the dining room, Wu Ruofei had already prepared a neat table of feasts, so Qiu Yizhi, Zheng Miao, Lin Shuhan, Wen Lingjiao, Wu Ruofei and Wei Chi Jiming and others sat in a circle and enjoyed themselves.

After everyone finished eating, Zhao Chengxiao also led the army to the outside of the "Dust Palace". He Liu Qing said that an important person was coming, so he didn't dare to disturb the cleanliness with great fanfare, so after the army was properly deployed, he entered the garden alone with a sword on his shoulder, and wanted to inform Qiu Yizhi of the deployment of the customs defense.

At this moment, Qiu Yizhi was eating tea and chatting with Zheng Miao and Lin Shuhan in the pavilion, and when he saw that Zhao Chengxiao was still looking for him, he shouted loudly: "Brother Zhao, who do you think is coming?" Why don't you come over and say goodbye? ”

Zhao Chengxiao's eyes were very good, and he came according to his prestige, but when he saw that Qiu Yizhi was sitting next to the Third Highness Zheng Miao, he hurriedly ran up in surprise, and then knelt down on one knee and said: "It turned out that the Third Highness came down, and the last general Zhao Chengxiao was in armor, and he couldn't give full courtesy, and I hope His Royal Highness will forgive his sins." ”

Zheng Miao floated for a moment, raised his hand to help Zhao Chengxiao up, and said, "General Zhao is okay." I'm staying here for the time being, and I'll leave it all to the general for protection! ”

Zhao Chengxiao hurriedly said a few words of humility, and briefly explained the defense deployment outside, and said: "Since the Third Highness is here, the outside guard is naturally more rigorous." The last general was afraid that the group of people under his command would be lazy, so he went out to inspect and give them a reminder, so he took his leave first. The general is fully responsible for your safety, and please rest assured. ”

Qiu Yizhi smiled and waved his hand, signaling him to go down and deploy.

Zheng Miao watched Zhao Chengxiao walk away, and suddenly exclaimed: "The virtuous brother has both strategists and good generals, and he can be said to have both paperwork, so he is really envious of the foolish brother." ”

Qiu Yiyi said with a smile: "My side is a poor and remote place, and I am thin, how many talents can I afford to raise?" How can it be compared to the third brother who opened his teeth and built a mansion and collected the fish that slipped through the net? There is also the relationship between Mr. Lin and his younger brother, which is also a teacher and a friend, and I dare not call him a 'subordinate'. As for Zhao Chengxiao...... He is the emperor's fifth-rank lieutenant general, and I am a seven-rank small county commander, as usual, I am his subordinate, right? ”

Although Qiu Yizhi's words were a little different from the facts, they were very reasonable, which made the other two laugh.

laughed for a while, but listened to Zheng Miao continue: "Brother Xian is a hero, and having these two assistants is even more powerful, since he is not willing to mention the service of the court for the time being, then the foolish brother does not force it, but there is one more thing, can Brother Xian help me in terms of brotherhood?" ”

Qiu Yizhi heard Zheng Miao's words in a very heavy tone, and he couldn't allow himself to excuse himself, so he had to reply: "The younger brother is a talented and exhausted person, and he is just a pensioner here, since the third brother does not give up, then I should serve myself." I wonder what the younger brother can do to help the third brother? ”

Zheng Miao listened but didn't answer immediately, got up slowly, walked to the edge of the pavilion, stretched out his hand and gently pulled a piece of green banana leaves, stroked it for a while, and then said: "Brother Fool wants to ask Brother Xian to accompany me to Lingnan Road." ”

There are many difficulties and dangers in going to Lingnan Road, with Qiu Yizhi's love for Zheng Miao, of course he wants to accompany the third brother who grew up together to enter the Longtan Tiger's Den, but he is also a concerned person now, and he can't just make a decision based on his own mind, so he rubbed his hands and thought about it, but he never agreed.

Seeing Qiu Yizhi's demeanor, Zheng Miao showed an obvious expression of disappointment on her face, and said with a long sigh: "Since my brother doesn't want to go with me, it's okay." I've never been strong......"

Qiu Yizhi felt a sour feeling in his heart when he heard this, and he had already made a decision in an instant: "No, I am willing to go south with the third brother to see the majesty of the King of Lingnan." But ......"

"But what......" Zheng Miao was overjoyed when she heard Qiu Yizhi's words, and hurriedly asked.

Qiu Yi's words came to his lips but he swallowed half of them, pondered for a while, and finally mustered up his courage: "The little brother has made a decision with Miss Wen to stay together for the rest of his life." However, although Miss Wen's crime has been pardoned, after all, she was once a saint of the Tianzun Sect, and it would be against the rules of the court if I still stood high above the court. Therefore, I would like to ask the third brother to ask the emperor and my father-in-law for a favor, as long as I contribute to the completion of the emperor's great cause of cutting the domain, then please ask the emperor to give me a free body, and from now on I will live in seclusion in the mountains and forests and never ask about the affairs of the DPRK and China. Please also ask the third brother to promise......"

Qiu Yizhi said that in the end, he had already stood up from the stone pier, and he couldn't afford to bow to Zheng Miao, and his tone was choked with three points.

Zheng Miao was a little dazed.

It's not that he can't agree to Qiu Yizhi's request, but with someone like Qiu Yizhi, who is knowledgeable, smart and clever, and has won the emperor's trust, I'm afraid that there will be no second one in the whole Han Dynasty and in a hundred years; Besides, he is now less than thirty years old, let alone another thirty years of service for the community, maybe he is a supernatural boulder who can support the three generations of the Han Dynasty! Isn't it a tyrannical thing for a person like him to think about returning to the mountains and forests when he is not yet established?

However, Zheng Miao thought about it: his father was originally such a heroic and dashing person, and in just two or three years, he seemed to be ten years old after being tortured by complicated government affairs, and he was also a young man in the prime of the Spring and Autumn Period, and he was also overwhelmed by the mountains of government affairs.

Thinking of this, Zheng Miao really wanted to return to his hometown like Qiu Yizhi, and bring Mrs. Xiao Qin and three or five confidants and friends to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the country and mountains together, wouldn't it be beautiful?

So Zheng Miao breathed a long sigh of relief and said: "Brother Xian is a person who the emperor regards as his own, and your future is not something that my little prince can decide." But if you say something about my virtuous brother, I promise to bring it to you, and as for the will of my father, I can't see it back. ”

Qiu Yizhi actually has another plan in his heart: he already knows that the emperor is unhappy with the dragon's body, according to the master Zhong Likuang's teaching, in another seven or eight years, no more than eleven or twelve years, the emperor will be the dragon royal funeral - when the time comes, it will be this third brother Zheng Miao Deng's great treasure, with his current words, when the time comes, please ask the old man to return to his hometown, then it will be much easier to say.

Therefore, Qiu Yizhi hurriedly made a gesture to Zheng Miao again, and said: "Since I agreed, I can't shirk anymore, so I'll accompany the third brother to go to the sword mountain and the sea of fire." ”

Zheng Miao said at the end, and added repeatedly: "In this matter, Prime Minister Zhongli is still considering the proposed purpose, and it has not yet been made clear to the world. I am here to tell Mr., just to let Mr. Lin and Miss Wu have a bottom in their hearts, as for other people, please don't spread the word. ”

When Lin Shuhan heard this, he was so excited that he was almost speechless, and the full stomach seemed to be unable to express his complicated feelings now, and after thinking for a long time, he said: "I thank the Third Highness for Ruofei, thank you for the Third Highness!" "With that, it's another one.

Zheng Miao smiled again and helped Lin Shuhan up: "Such a major event can only be decided by the Holy Commander, I don't have the merit of size, how dare I be thanked by Mr." ”

Lin Shuhan immediately said: "If His Royal Highness can tell Lin the good news a year and a half in advance, then he will be Lin's great benefactor." If there is anything in the future, although he asks His Royal Highness to command, Lin is not only powerless, but he will also do his best to serve His Royal Highness. ”

Qiu Yizhi listened to Zheng Miao and Lin Shuhan with a smile on his face, and I greeted him with a word, but he admired his third brother very much: with Lin Shuhan's arrogant character, Zheng Miao actually completely convinced him in just three words, the city is so deep that it is really incredible, no wonder Emperor Zheng Rong wants to abolish Chang Liyu and pass the throne to him.

However, he thought about it again and suddenly felt that Zheng Miao's words contained major information about the change in the political situation: the emperor was going to restore the new policy of Xianzong's change of law!

In fact, Zheng Rong's resumption of the new policy has already shown signs of success, and in several private letters to Qiu Yizhi, he repeatedly mentioned that the imperial court's finances are stretched, and even if the royal expenses are greatly reduced, it is only barely to maintain the operation of the imperial court and has a slight surplus, and it is impossible to build large projects and use heavy troops. At present, the positive amount of the national land tax plus other apportionments is close to 2 out of 10 taxes, and if the tax continues to increase, it is difficult to guarantee that the poor peasants and ordinary people will not be forced to rebel. As for the salt tax, tea tax, iron tax, horse administration, etc., the malpractices are too great to be lightly touched for a while.

Therefore, if you want to open source, you can only find a way to use your brains on the heads of those rich businessmen, or open a few more treaty ports to make money from foreigners. These two articles were the core of Xianzong's reform, but because there was too much resistance at that time, they could not be implemented, and later Emperor Xianzong died.

Qiu Yizhi's previous re-surveying of land in Shanyin County, his acquaintance with the sea merchant Li Zhi, and the promotion of Zhou Cijing's overseas trade all hit the nail on the head of the new policy - he only wanted to stay away from the center of the imperial court as soon as possible, but he didn't think that every step was on the key point of the center's decision-making, which was really chilling to think about.

Qiu Yizhi was thinking wildly, but he heard Zheng Miao say to himself with a smile: "I didn't just say these words to Mr. Lin. The virtuous brother is in charge of the government in Shanyin County, shrewd and capable, and has a wide range of contacts, and he is the person that everyone can rest assured...... And Mr. Lin can be prepared. ”

When Lin Shuhan and Qiu Yizhi heard Zheng Miao's words, they immediately put away their smiles and glanced at each other, and then heard Zheng Miao laugh dumbly and said, "Why did we talk so well and talk about government affairs again?" ”

He saw that the light outside the window had gradually dimmed, so he called out loudly, "Where is Liu Qing?" ”

Liu Qing, who was outside the door, heard the shout, hurriedly dodged into the house, and arched his hand: "I don't know what the Third Highness commands?" ”

Zheng Miao said: "I will dine here tonight and sleep here at night." You should take my guard of honor back to Jinling first, and then meet him when I set off for the south. ”

Liu Qing hurriedly agreed "yes", and said: "I'm afraid that after the honor guard escort is brought back to Jinling, there will be no personal guards around His Royal Highness, and if something goes wrong, the general will not be able to afford it!" ”

"You don't have to bear it." Zheng Miao said, "Here in Shanyin County, the road governed by my brother is not forgotten, and the house is not closed at night, and even the Japanese and cults have to retreat, what else can there be?" You might as well go back. ”

Qiu Yizhi said: "Liu Qing, the guards of the Third Highness cannot be relaxed. Before you go back, go to Shanyin County first, and pass on my order, asking Zhao Chengxiao to order all the villagers to guard outside the 'Dust Palace'. Did you know? ”

Liu Qing also let go of most of his hanging heart when he heard this: the combat effectiveness of the eighteen personal soldiers and the two hundred township brave regiments under Qiu Yizhi's subordinates, he had witnessed it with his own eyes, and with them guarding him, it was naturally foolproof; Even if something happens, it is naturally his Qiu Yizhi who is responsible, and he can't count it on his own.

Therefore, Liu Qing hurriedly agreed, and after a few more words, he withdrew from the "Dust Palace".

Qiu Yizhi saw that the hour was not early, and he was a little hungry in his stomach, so he asked the two of them to move to the dining room. In the dining room, Wu Ruofei had already prepared a neat table of feasts, so Qiu Yizhi, Zheng Miao, Lin Shuhan, Wen Lingjiao, Wu Ruofei and Wei Chi Jiming and others sat in a circle and enjoyed themselves.

After everyone finished eating, Zhao Chengxiao also led the army to the outside of the "Dust Palace". He Liu Qing said that an important person was coming, so he didn't dare to disturb the cleanliness with great fanfare, so after the army was properly deployed, he entered the garden alone with a sword on his shoulder, and wanted to inform Qiu Yizhi of the deployment of the customs defense.

At this moment, Qiu Yizhi was eating tea and chatting with Zheng Miao and Lin Shuhan in the pavilion, and when he saw that Zhao Chengxiao was still looking for him, he shouted loudly: "Brother Zhao, who do you think is coming?" Why don't you come over and say goodbye? ”

Zhao Chengxiao's eyes were very good, and he came according to his prestige, but when he saw that Qiu Yizhi was sitting next to the Third Highness Zheng Miao, he hurriedly ran up in surprise, and then knelt down on one knee and said: "It turned out that the Third Highness came down, and the last general Zhao Chengxiao was in armor, and he couldn't give full courtesy, and I hope His Royal Highness will forgive his sins." ”

Zheng Miao floated for a moment, raised his hand to help Zhao Chengxiao up, and said, "General Zhao is okay." I'm staying here for the time being, and I'll leave it all to the general for protection! ”

Zhao Chengxiao hurriedly said a few words of humility, and briefly explained the defense deployment outside, and said: "Since the Third Highness is here, the outside guard is naturally more rigorous." The last general was afraid that the group of people under his command would be lazy, so he went out to inspect and give them a reminder, so he took his leave first. The general is fully responsible for your safety, and please rest assured. ”

Qiu Yizhi smiled and waved his hand, signaling him to go down and deploy.

Zheng Miao watched Zhao Chengxiao walk away, and suddenly exclaimed: "The virtuous brother has both strategists and good generals, and he can be said to have both paperwork, so he is really envious of the foolish brother." ”

Qiu Yiyi said with a smile: "My side is a poor and remote place, and I am thin, how many talents can I afford to raise?" How can it be compared to the third brother who opened his teeth and built a mansion and collected the fish that slipped through the net? There is also the relationship between Mr. Lin and his younger brother, which is also a teacher and a friend, and I dare not call him a 'subordinate'. As for Zhao Chengxiao...... He is the emperor's fifth-rank lieutenant general, and I am a seven-rank small county commander, as usual, I am his subordinate, right? ”

Although Qiu Yizhi's words were a little different from the facts, they were very reasonable, which made the other two laugh.

laughed for a while, but listened to Zheng Miao continue: "Brother Xian is a hero, and having these two assistants is even more powerful, since he is not willing to mention the service of the court for the time being, then the foolish brother does not force it, but there is one more thing, can Brother Xian help me in terms of brotherhood?" ”

Qiu Yizhi heard Zheng Miao's words in a very heavy tone, and he couldn't allow himself to excuse himself, so he had to reply: "The younger brother is a talented and exhausted person, and he is just a pensioner here, since the third brother does not give up, then I should serve myself." I wonder what the younger brother can do to help the third brother? ”

Zheng Miao listened but didn't answer immediately, got up slowly, walked to the edge of the pavilion, stretched out his hand and gently pulled a piece of green banana leaves, stroked it for a while, and then said: "Brother Fool wants to ask Brother Xian to accompany me to Lingnan Road." ”

There are many difficulties and dangers in going to Lingnan Road, with Qiu Yizhi's love for Zheng Miao, of course he wants to accompany the third brother who grew up together to enter the Longtan Tiger's Den, but he is also a concerned person now, and he can't just make a decision based on his own mind, so he rubbed his hands and thought about it, but he never agreed.

Seeing Qiu Yizhi's demeanor, Zheng Miao showed an obvious expression of disappointment on her face, and said with a long sigh: "Since my brother doesn't want to go with me, it's okay." I've never been strong......"

Qiu Yizhi felt a sour feeling in his heart when he heard this, and he had already made a decision in an instant: "No, I am willing to go south with the third brother to see the majesty of the King of Lingnan." But ......"

"But what......" Zheng Miao was overjoyed when she heard Qiu Yizhi's words, and hurriedly asked.

Qiu Yi's words came to his lips but he swallowed half of them, pondered for a while, and finally mustered up his courage: "The little brother has made a decision with Miss Wen to stay together for the rest of his life." However, although Miss Wen's crime has been pardoned, after all, she was once a saint of the Tianzun Sect, and it would be against the rules of the court if I still stood high above the court. Therefore, I would like to ask the third brother to ask the emperor and my father-in-law for a favor, as long as I contribute to the completion of the emperor's great cause of cutting the domain, then please ask the emperor to give me a free body, and from now on I will live in seclusion in the mountains and forests and never ask about the affairs of the DPRK and China. Please also ask the third brother to promise......"

Qiu Yizhi said that in the end, he had already stood up from the stone pier, and he couldn't afford to bow to Zheng Miao, and his tone was choked with three points.

Zheng Miao was a little dazed.

It's not that he can't agree to Qiu Yizhi's request, but with someone like Qiu Yizhi, who is knowledgeable, smart and clever, and has won the emperor's trust, I'm afraid that there will be no second one in the whole Han Dynasty and in a hundred years; Besides, he is now less than thirty years old, let alone another thirty years of service for the community, maybe he is a supernatural boulder who can support the three generations of the Han Dynasty! Isn't it a tyrannical thing for a person like him to think about returning to the mountains and forests when he is not yet established?

However, Zheng Miao thought about it: his father was originally such a heroic and dashing person, and in just two or three years, he seemed to be ten years old after being tortured by complicated government affairs, and he was also a young man in the prime of the Spring and Autumn Period, and he was also overwhelmed by the mountains of government affairs.

Thinking of this, Zheng Miao really wanted to return to his hometown like Qiu Yizhi, and bring Mrs. Xiao Qin and three or five confidants and friends to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the country and mountains together, wouldn't it be beautiful?

So Zheng Miao breathed a long sigh of relief and said: "Brother Xian is a person who the emperor regards as his own, and your future is not something that my little prince can decide." But if you say something about my virtuous brother, I promise to bring it to you, and as for the will of my father, I can't see it back. ”

Qiu Yizhi actually has another plan in his heart: he already knows that the emperor is unhappy with the dragon's body, according to the master Zhong Likuang's teaching, in another seven or eight years, no more than eleven or twelve years, the emperor will be the dragon royal funeral - when the time comes, it will be this third brother Zheng Miao Deng's great treasure, with his current words, when the time comes, please ask the old man to return to his hometown, then it will be much easier to say.

Therefore, Qiu Yizhi hurriedly made a gesture to Zheng Miao again, and said: "Since I agreed, I can't shirk anymore, so I'll accompany the third brother to go to the sword mountain and the sea of fire." ”