"Lord Zhao is a prison soldier—"

Before Jian Yan could finish speaking, Zhao Wuwu laughed dryly, "As the governor, Lord Jian knows that he is following me, the prison army, and it seems that I, the prison army, should also go out of the city to guard his own army." After all, the emperor gave me as a prison army, but he didn't give me an ambassador for peace. Master Jian still knows how to stick to his post, but I, the high-ranking supervisor of the army, have derelicted my duties. ”

Jian Yan's face became extremely ugly, but Zhao Wuwu reminded him of his respective official positions and ranks. After all, she is her top boss, no longer the former Zhao Hehuan.

"Xia Guan understands!" Jian Yan gradually withdrew from the pavilion and did not dare to entangle any more.

But sometimes, Jian Yan's retreat from the difficulties made Zhao Wuwu feel uneasy. This cloudy feeling makes people feel a little chill in their hearts. Witnessing Jian Yan withdraw from the pavilion, Zhao Wuwu looked back at the chess game on the table, and looked at the white chess piece with a slightly gloomy face.

This barren garden is mostly rocky, and there are few flowers in the Daye Palace. This wild place, after all, is not more prosperous than the capital, and it is always a little less vibrant.

However, in these places, the most common ones are some sand date trees, Zhao Wuwu looked at the sand date trees for a long, long time, and stood there steadily, as if looking at a long-lost lover, so reluctant.

Su Xi doesn't understand, what's wrong with Childe? Why is it so sentimental all of a sudden? Looking at a tree in a daze, is this evil? There are witch clans in northern Xinjiang and witchcraft skills, is it possible that there is also this wilderness? Could it be the queen of Fangcai?

"Suxi?" Zhao Wuwu opened his mouth, "Do you think this sand date tree is beautiful?" ”

Today's jujube trees are still in the flowering period, if you ask if they look good, Su Xi can only shake her head, "This is really nothing to look at, every family has jujube trees, and there is nothing to be rare." ”

"Don't look at this little flower, it will bear red fruit in the coming day, and it will look good at a glance at the sand date forest." Zhao Wuwu pursed his lips and smiled, "No matter what it is, although it seems special, it can only be spectacular when it is gathered in one place." ”

Su Xi frowned, not quite understanding what Zhao Wuwu meant, "What does Childe mean by this?" ”

Zhao Wuwu smiled bitterly, "It's not interesting, it's probably that a person has been lonely for too long, and now he is gradually getting rid of loneliness, and he is not very comfortable for a while, so I feel it!" ”

"Childe is not such a sentimental person." Su Xi whispered.

Zhao Wuwu smiled, and then sighed lightly, "Because I used to feel that I was high and everything was at my fingertips, I never put anyone in my heart, and I became a stone heart." ”

Later, I realized that I also had someone who loved me, and it turned out that I was not alone, and gradually I changed my appearance. Suxi, the warm feeling in my heart is more nostalgic than the warmth I feel on my body. ”

Su Xi smiled, "It's good that Childe is like this, this is what is living." ”

Pick a very small sand date flower, a fine white flower, just a little bit, but in the coming day it will turn into a red fruit, crisp and delicious, very delightful.

The fingertips that were as slender as jade trembled slightly, but the dead woman was remembered in his mind.

"She should like the sand date tree very much, but it's a pity that Daye doesn't." She muttered to herself.

Su Xi was puzzled, "Childe? ”

Zhao Wuwu took a deep breath, "It's nothing. ”

After walking around the garden, it's time to go back. The maid led Zhao Wuwu and the others back to the original Jinluan Palace, and went back as she could, without mentioning that she had seen the queen in the garden.

There was no trace of Mu Baili in the side hall, and it was obvious that Mu Baili and the others had gone to the main hall to discuss peace. The overall conditions have long been negotiated, but the final result is between the permission and disapproval of the monarch of the desolate land, and there is nothing to discuss.

Zhao Wuwu entered the side hall to rest, his body was very cold, and he coughed lightly.

Su Xi quickly brought hot water and handed it to Zhao Wuwu, Jian Yan stood outside the courtyard, frowning and looking at Zhao Wuwu, who was dying in the hall. Seeing this, Su Xi stepped forward and closed the door without hesitation.

"Save yourself from looking at the eyesore, when the time comes, teach that person to see it, and the son estimates that it will take more time to explain, it should be really unjust." Su Xi muttered and slowly walked back to Zhao Wuwu's side, "Childe is not feeling well, go and lie down on the side?" ”

Zhao Wuwu shook his head, "Being a stranger in a foreign land, you can't easily relax your vigilance, you have to remember all the time, other people's knives are on your neck!" She sighed lightly and subconsciously wrapped the shawl on her body.

Su Xi nodded, "I understand." ”

"Didn't you just ask me?" Zhao Wuwu smiled, "The chess game." ”

Su Xi frowned, "I really don't understand the lowly position. ”

Zhao Wuwu sighed lightly, "I finally understand, how can this queen also get the favor of the monarch of the barren land, such a smart woman, no one must dislike it!" Her chess game is actually a very simple game in my big house, but she said that the person who can solve the chess game must be a noble person who is ridiculous, and he is a talented person. ”

"So I don't understand, why doesn't the son untie it?" Su Xi was puzzled, "Since it's such a simple matter, once it is solved, won't our affairs be much easier?" ”

Zhao Wuwu shook his head, "You're wrong, what she's waiting for is my impatience." The queen is very intelligent, she wants to use a chess game to test my ambitions, how can I let her do it? ”

Su Xi was stunned, "If Childe solves the chess game, the consequences will be unimaginable?" ”

"Yes." Zhao Wuwu coughed lightly, his face was as white as paper, "She first asked, and then lured her with profit." In a panic, it is easy for people to expose their true purpose and be noticed by others about their weaknesses. It's a pity that she didn't find a weakness in me, but made me make my position clear, and I think that the words I said to her today will soon fall into the ears of the monarch of the barren land. ”

Su Xi hurriedly said, "Will that boy be in danger?" ”

"It's not dangerous, it's just noticeable!" Zhao Wuwu coughed lightly, took a sip of hot water, and the dryness in his chest calmed down slightly. The cough calmed down slightly, Zhao Wuwu lifted his eyelids and looked at Su Xi who was worried, "Actually, it's okay, I share it with him, or let everyone's goals fall on me, so that his actions can be more appropriate and thoughtful." ”

Su Xi nodded silently and did not say a word.

Zhao Wuwu was still coughing, it was estimated that the air was too dry, and the temperature difference between day and night was large, which made her suffer from wind and cold from time to time, which was really uncomfortable. She lay feebly on the desk, her eyelids half-closed.

"Childe take a break, and the lowly position will guard you." Su Xi opened low.

Zhao Wuwu closed his eyes and rested, and his mind was a little muddy. I thought of the patches of sand date forests, and the beautiful scenery of the sunrise and sunset. The barren desert and the Gobi have the most touching smiles, which make people intoxicated.

On the desert, the woman danced, and the corners of her robe and skirt flew up, burning someone's eyes.

Tears slipped from the corners of her eyes, silently, but her heart was emotional, and the song was only for her.

Su Xi was stunned, why did the son cry?

Zhao Wuwu didn't know why he was crying, and when he woke up, his face was full of tears. Fortunately, except for plain clothes, no one can see it, but it can also cover up the past. It's just that these red eyes, if you teach people to see, you will inevitably have to ask a few words.

The wind and sand have lost your eyes, which can be considered a good excuse!

This kind of thing cannot be achieved overnight, it is an extremely long process, and all the rules and regulations have to be carefully scrutinized. Therefore, today's peace talks are still stuck on the issue of the monarchs and ministers of both sides, and no one has ever made concessions.

This concession is related to the rise and fall of a country, and no one will let go.

When Prime Minister Li Yi came to the side hall, Zhao Wuwu was already standing at the door and was about to leave. She had already seen Mu Baili leading the people and leaving the Barren Lan Palace with a cold face. From beginning to end, Mu Baili didn't look at Zhao Wuwu, which is very good!

Coughing lightly, Zhao Wuwu wrapped his shawl tightly and looked at Li Yi with a smile, "Lord Li is here to inform me, is there any information about the rupture of this negotiation?" She chuckled, "I've seen it, so I won't bother Lord Li with more words." ”

Li Yi smiled a little embarrassedly, "Lord Zhao said that he was joking, I am here to send Lord Zhao out of the palace." ”

"In that case, let's go!" Zhao Wuwu coughed lightly, his face was not very good.

Li Yi bowed his head and sent Zhao Wuwu to travel, "Actually, the king is not unwilling to see you, it's just that literati like to chew words, especially your literati in Daye, don't you like to call us barbarians barbarians?" It's because the king is afraid that there will be a conflict when the time comes, so he doesn't deliberately avoid it, but some things are still solved internally by you, and when you get to this palace, it's better to let the Chitose Lord come forward. ”

Zhao Wuwu paused, "Lord Li's kind reminder, I will take it to heart." ”

Hearing this, Li Yi sighed lightly and waved towards Zhao Wuwu, doing Daye's courtesy, "Thank you Lord Zhao for understanding the old man's hard work." ”

"As a prison soldier, I shouldn't have participated in the peace negotiations too much, although I am a civil official, but this matter was handed over to the Chitose Lord, and the Chitose Lord should have full authority to dispose of it. Master Li is right to remind me that there are some things that I really shouldn't interfere in. Zhao Wuwu coughed lightly, with a humble and submissive expression.

"Why doesn't this Chitose Lord wait?" Walking to the door, Li Yi frowned. looked at the east factory and walked away, with a little displeasure on his face.

Zhao Wuwu's eyes were slightly gloomy, and he stood in the sun and smiled indifferently, "The East Factory naturally has the rules of the East Factory, and my Zhao family still disdains to be in the company of these eunuchs." With that, she stepped into the carriage, not wanting to say anything more.

Looking at the carriage that was getting farther and farther away, Li Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, and the general Chiduo walked over slowly, looking at the direction where the carriage was leaving, and sneered twice, "I didn't expect that in the court of Daye, there are also a lot of internal and external troubles." These two high-ranking officials turned out to be at odds with each other. ”

"Zhao Wuwu said-Zhao family?" Li Yi's face turned cold.

Chiduo was puzzled, "What's wrong with the Zhao family?" In this Daye Dynasty, there are more people with the surname Zhao. Zhao Wuwu's surname is Zhao, so naturally if you want to talk about the Zhao family, is it difficult to say that it is your Li family? ”

Li Yi took a deep breath and looked at Chi Duo meaningfully, "Then do you know who the Zhao family is who has always been discordant with Dongchang?" ”

"Who?" Chiduo is a military attaché, so he doesn't know much about these things. He knew who Daye's outstanding leading generals were, but he wasn't very familiar with how many officials surnamed Zhao there were in Daye's court, and where did he know which one had the surname Zhao and what he had to do with Dongchang.

"Those who can compete in Daye Nengdong Factory only think of the Prime Minister's Mansion Zhao family, Zhao Song!" Li Yi narrowed his dangerous eyes, "Zhao Wuwu, is it really Zhao Song's son?" ”

Chiduo was stunned, he had naturally heard of the word Zhao Song, so he was stunned at the time, "You mean, that Daye Prime Minister Zhao Song who covers the sky with one hand?" Zhao Wuwu is Zhao Song's son? ”

"I hope it's not him, or it's going to be trouble." Li Yi flicked his sleeves and turned around.

Chiduo stared in disbelief, "Just this sick, stinky boy who has not dried up is the son of Zhao Song?" ”

Inside the carriage, Zhao Wuwu coughed lightly, but fortunately, Wen had been guarding outside the palace, and then handed over the medicine bottle, "Fortunately, I have been hot with medicine, I'm afraid you won't be used to it." Two days ago, I was caught with a cold wind, and the bumps along the way made your body extremely weak. ”

"I'm not that weak." Zhao Wuwu coughed lightly and drank the decoction in the porcelain bottle. The temperature is just right, which shows that it took a lot of effort to warm up.

"Childe?" Su Xi looked at her worriedly, "Don't be reckless." ”

Zhao Wuwu sighed lightly, "Aren't you used to it?" It's been more than ten years, and it doesn't matter. ”

"Gongzi just said those words to Lord Li Yi, why does it sound a little wrong?" Su Xi asked in a low voice, and put the fox fur prepared in the car on Zhao Wuwu's body.

Zhao Wuwu narrowed his eyes, "Didn't I say it?" I had to focus as much attention as I could on myself. Therefore, I didn't tell Li Yi who I was, so I had to use a loophole to tell him that there was a real identity about me. ”

"You tell him that you are Zhao Song's son?" "Do you know that Daye's neighbors have heard of and are afraid of your father Zhao Song, if they know that you are Zhao Song's son, what if they hold you hostage?" If you do, you're putting yourself in danger. ”

Zhao Wuwu smiled coldly, "Even if I don't say it, is it safe?" As long as Mu Baili's operation fails, then I will also be implicated. But now, I have left a way back for myself, that is, my discord with Dongchang is well known. Even if the Dongchang operation fails, I am still an independent Zhao family, and Huanglan will not be angry with me. ”

"So it's good for everyone to do this, but in the future, the people of the wilderness will be more wary of you, and you guys will be okay! I'm afraid I can't take care of you in a foreign land. ”

Wen Gu took a deep breath, "You don't have to worry, we'll take care of ourselves, as long as you can be thoughtful, nothing else matters." ”

"What do you mean by the prince and the queen?" Su Xi asked.

Zhao Wuwu looked at her meaningfully, "As a king, I personally met the envoys in the garden, and I also spoke fluent Da Ye, what do you say is not deliberate?" She's coming to visit me for her own man, but it's a pity ......."

Wen sighed lightly, "Then you have to be careful, after today, I'm afraid everyone's eyes will fall on you, you have to be mentally prepared." Earlier, we encountered an ambush, and if we were not careful, something big must have happened. ”

"I understand!" Zhao Wuwu coughed lightly and opened the curtain of the car, "There must be something big hidden in this desolate country, otherwise they will not easily agree to negotiate peace." Suxi? ”

Su Xi bowed, "Don't worry, Childe, someone has already started an investigation, and there must be results soon." ”

Zhao Wuwu closed his eyes, "That's the best." ”

She thought that the news about herself would soon reach the ears of the King and Queen of the Wasteland, and it was estimated that tomorrow, everyone's attitude would change. Civil officials are not necessarily weak, at least here in Zhao Wuwu, in addition to being weak, what other points did he lose to the generals?

A military general can go to Ma to settle the world, but she is a pen to determine life and death.

The Barren Palace.

The Imperial Study.

"Zhao Song has an only son, and few people have seen him, but this person is very talented, and he is already known to the world at the age of nine. Thirteen Zhishi entered the court, and this year Ji Xiaoxiao is already a popular person in front of the emperor, and he is still the secretary of the court's Ministry of Rites. I heard that not long ago, he had cured the plague in Daye, and stopped the spread of the plague in time, and the emperor gave him the title of prince and young master, a first-class master. Li Yi saluted.

Ada Khan was stunned, and looked back at Queen Yejin'er sitting beside him, his eyes were slightly dark, "So, I'm looking away?" This sick boy has such a big background? ”

"Zhao Song, as the prime minister of Daye, has been in charge of the court for many years, this neighboring country of Daye, who doesn't know that this Prime Minister Zhao is an amazing figure." Li Yi sighed lightly and straightened up slightly, "I didn't expect that he was willing to let his only son take an adventure." What is the idea of this fight? ”

"I heard that the Zhao family and Dongchang are mortal enemies." Ye Jin'er smiled coldly, "Then this matter is actually simple, it's just that both sides don't want each other to be in charge of the military!" One is in power, the other is in charge of the army, isn't this a clear infighting? ”

Ada Khan nodded, "That's right. ”

Li Yi sighed lightly, "Infighting is good, but in our territory, this Zhao Wuwu is too smart, and he will definitely not let us take advantage of it." In Daye, it is a sworn enemy, and when it comes to a foreign country, it is probably an alliance. What's more, our situation is not optimistic. There are people in this military camp who are ready to move, and I don't know if General Chiduo's headquarters can be suppressed. ”

"Reversed them!" Ada Khan gritted his teeth, "These old things, they can't eat the ancients, they think about fighting and killing all day long, what can they do in the end?" The barren land is getting poorer and poorer, and the border is expanding, but there is no one for a hundred miles, and nothing can keep up. What to keep? ”

Ye Jin'er sighed, "The county lords of the past dynasties of the Wasteland were busy expanding, but they had no intention of farming, and now the territory of the Wasteland Country is larger than any other country, but once there is turmoil, the consequences are unimaginable. At the border, if there are no officers and soldiers stationed to defend it, what is the use of you fighting and grabbing the land? After seizing the next moment, he could not hold on for a lifetime, and in the end, he wasted his national strength and emptied the treasury, which made the people even poorer. ”

After speaking, she glanced at Ada Khan, "Now that Daye has cut off the barren trade with me, and the people on the border are even more miserable, I really can't go on like this." King, force cannot represent everything, and those who take it by force will be snatched back sooner or later. What Huanglan needs to do now is to develop agriculture and animal husbandry, so that the national strength can be improved and the national treasury will be full. But the premise must be that there is no war, and the people must be allowed to breathe. ”

Ada Khan nodded, "I also know that what you said makes sense, but those old ministers and generals left by my father rely on the old and sell the old one by one, relying on their prestige in the army, and don't take me seriously, what can I do?" Agreeing to negotiate peace has already caused turmoil in the army, if it weren't for the Chiduo family's pressure, there would be no situation at this moment. I'm afraid I'm going to push them too hard, and I'll ...... when the time comes."

He didn't go on, but you can imagine how tragic the result would be.

In the event of a national uprising, the king will either become a puppet or die without a place to be buried and replaced by a new king.

So when the topic comes to this, even if it is at an impasse. There is no way to move here, and Zhao Wuwu and Mu Baili on the other side refuse to let go, and there are those who are ready to move in the barren army camp for the old disrespect.

The sum of these piles is enough to give people a headache to death.

Li Yi lowered his voice, "The current situation is complicated, the king and queen think, what should Weichen do?" ”

"I have tested Zhao Wuwu during the day, she is indeed a very smart person, if she can take a step back, then this impasse will probably be solved." Ye Jin'er narrowed her eyes, "The problem is probably on Zhao Wuwu." ”

Ada Khan frowned, "You mean, as long as Zhao Wuwu opens his mouth, then this matter will be much easier." ”

Ye Jin'er nodded, "Zhao Wuwu, as the son of Prime Minister Daye, must have come to Huanglan to be a prison soldier, which must also be his father's intention." It was impossible for Zhao Song to allow the people of Dongchang to steal power, so he let his son supervise the army, so as to weaken Dongchang's monopoly on military power. As long as there is disagreement, then we have a chance. If Zhao Wuwu can help us and let the old things in the barracks settle down, things will be much easier in the future. ”

That's a good idea, but how do you do it?

With a sigh, you really have to plan well, otherwise Zhao Wuwu is so smart, how could he easily obey their wishes? Therefore, this matter has to be considered in the long run, and it cannot be believed because of Zhao Wuwu's words, and there must still be an investigation.

The so-called investigation is also very simple, let people go to the barracks and ask, who is this Lord Zhao, if it really doesn't work, go to Jinling City to find out the news. The wild goose flies over and still leaves a sound, and there will always be traces of people.

As long as Zhao Wuwu's true identity is confirmed, then this matter can be carried out in a low-key manner.

Zhao Wuwu also knew that the other party was checking her identity, so she didn't stop her, but the people in the barracks had already been trained, no matter what the people asked, who dared to say more, and disposed of as revealing military secrets. Leakers should be punished for treason, and the crime should be beheaded.

This is also done for the sake of safety.

Now that Huanglan has eaten a closed door and can't find any news, he is even more curious about Zhao Wuwu's identity. It's a good thing to be curious, and ridiculous curiosity will become Zhao Wuwu's temporary guarantee, at least they won't attack her.

At night, Mu Baili came quietly, and it was indeed not easy to avoid the sight of so many people in the barracks. You have to take advantage of the darkness, and you have to be extremely fast, and someone has to answer it.

Fortunately, the current situation of Mu Baili and Zhao Wuwu meets these requirements.

Everyone knows that Zhao Wuwu is not in good health, so it is normal for Zhao Wuwu to rest early. Moreover, Zhao Wuwu slept very lightly and didn't like anyone's disturbance, so he surrounded the camp tent with a thick shade cloth, and the lights were lit inside, and it looked dark outside.

Mu Baili sat on the edge of the bed gently, looking at Zhao Wuwu, who was white-pigmented on the bed, his brows furrowed slightly, "Why is it getting more and more sick?" ”

Su Xi sighed lightly, "Childe's body is not good, but now that he is infected with the wind cold, he will naturally be weaker." Wen said that this cold disease will take at least ten days and a half months to get better, and the son's health is not good, so he can only make up for it and not be in a hurry. ”

After speaking, Su Xi withdrew from the tent and stayed outside.

The warm palm wrapped in her cold soft waters, the transmission of temperature made her open her eyelids tiredly, and looked at him helplessly frowning, "You also said that I am not allowed to frown, how can this be transmitted to you?" ”

He scoffed, "If you know you're not good, hurry up and make yourself better." If you're well, why should I frown? I am worried about this day by day, and I don't know when it will be the end. ”

"There is no end to proving that you are still alive." She struggled to her feet.

He simply stripped off his shoes and socks and slipped into her bed.

She smiled, "You're a servant." ”

"I will serve you willingly." He hugged her tightly, and warmed her cold bed with his body. He knew that her bed was cold. Although you can't act recklessly now, you can still warm the quilt for her.

It's okay to be warm.

She leaned into his arms, only feeling that this warm feeling was already what she had been longing for all her life, "I have put the long line, just waiting for the fish to take the bait." You promised me that you would not stop or interfere, so no matter what happens, no matter who wants to deal with me, please don't be merciful. ”

The force on his arm tightened slightly, "You use yourself as bait?" ”

"It's not the first time, so what are you surprised about? Soon this desolate king will know my identity, will be jealous of my father's power in Daye, and will want to join forces with me and separate the relationship between you and me. If I have any excesses, I hope you can be more tolerant. She smiled palely.

"Don't hurt yourself." That's all he has.

She chuckled, "Aren't you afraid that I'll kill you?" ”

"Are you willing?" He asked.

"If you give up, what will you do?" She looked up at him.

He bowed his head and sucked her pale lips, "Give up your life to accompany Madame." ”

She smiled, "You dead eunuch." ”

The knobby hand gently brushed away the emanation on her face, and said in a low voice, "Feed the white-eyed wolf who is not familiar." ”

She nodded, "This time, I'm going to be a white-eyed wolf again." If Arashi moves my mind, I think I will borrow my hand to temporarily suppress your Dongchang, or help me seize the military and political power of the Chitose Lord, and then - I can help deal with Araland's internal and external troubles. ”

"Do you know ...... such a use?"

Before he could finish speaking, she hooked her lips and smiled evilly, "If I can be used, it means that I am valuable." Only waste will be discarded like a piece of waste. You should know that your wife never makes a loss-making business, and it is not so easy to get benefits from me. ”

He chuckled twice, leaned down and gnawed at her neck, and said in a hoarse voice, "What Madame said is very true, and I will fully cooperate with my husband." ”

Outside, Wen frowned and looked at the ghostly Jian Yan, standing in the shadows like a ghost.

The old man gritted his teeth, and as soon as this violent temper came up, no one could stop him.