"I can give it to you, but you have to promise me one thing."

"What's the matter?"

"Don't let the tragedy of Chu happen again." Wei Nong said solemnly: "Until now, the people of Chu have regarded you as a flood beast, which shows that you were not popular with the people at that time. In the future, you can make contributions and unify the world! But please be famous, and don't slaughter the city again. ”

"I don't want to explain too much about the past......" Nie Xingji paused for a moment: "But in the future, I promise you." ”

"I only hope that you can remember today's words at any time, and ...... in the future If you can achieve the emperor's cause in the future, you must also be a good emperor. As she spoke, she slowly reached out and handed him the parchment roll.

Nie Xingji stretched out his hand to take it, and there was some trepidation in his heart, as if what he held in his hand was not just a parchment roll, but a slight support and her full trust. He tried his best to hold back his eagerness, and spread out the whole parchment roll on the dressing table in front of him, and after just one glance, his face changed, first surprised, then happy, and finally turned into a question: "Where is the other half of the picture?" ”

"It should be in Yunchen's hands." Wei Nong will find the parchment scroll, and tell the truth about the loss of half of it. After finishing speaking, she reacted: "Huh? How do you know it's two? What did Wang Tuo say? ”

"No," Nie Xingji looked very excited, pointing to the irregular lines on the parchment scroll, and said with a smile, "It's normal for you to not understand this picture, and you have to practice the Guiguzi Art of War to understand it." This is the anti-layout map, all the mountains, rivers, terrain passes are on it! With this thing, the use of soldiers is like a tiger's wings! ”

Wei Nong seemed to understand a little, and suddenly asked the point: "Where is the terrain of this map?" ”

"It's Yan Guo and Jiang Guo." Nie Xingji sighed: "It seems that the Chu State and the Ning State are both in Yunchen's hands. ”

Wei Nong breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this: "That's okay, at least the terrain of Yan Country hasn't leaked out." ”

"That's just as well," Nie Xingji echoed with a smile, "You really did a great job by giving me this thing!" ”

Slightly deflated: "How can it be meritorious?" There is no Ning Guo. And Jiang Guo is already under your control. ”

"It's just control, not for me." Nie Xingji pointed to the map of Jiang Guochanzhou, and pointed to Wei Nong: "You see, Jiang Guo has many mountains and rivers, which is a military barrier between Yan and Ning, with this Jiang country's terrain defense map, we can better defend against Ning's attack." Moreover, I also have bargaining chips with King Jiang, isn't this your credit? ”

"If only I could help you." Slightly thicker than a little calmer.

Nie Xingji carefully put away the sheepskin roll, and sighed again: "If Ning Guo's picture is in Yunchen's hands, then in the end, Yan Ning will fight, but it will depend on Yunchen's attitude." ”

"But he's not going to help you." Weinong is very determined.

Nie Xingji didn't know it, frowned and said, "I don't expect him to help me, I'm worried that he will join forces with King Ning." ”

In fact, Qi Zhan and Yuan Che's abilities are limited, one has too low qualifications to become a monk halfway, and the other is narrow-minded and too short-sighted, and the infighting between the two will also consume each other's strength, and Nie Xingji didn't take them seriously at all. He was only worried about Yunchen and the people behind him who wanted to restore the country.

There is an old saying that "mourning soldiers will win", and there is also a certain truth, which is very suitable for the Chu people.

"Looking back now, I actually took the wrong step back then." Nie Xingji couldn't help but sigh deeply: "If I could come up with a gentler way to redeem you, maybe we wouldn't have wasted so many years." ”

Regarding the battle of Yanchu seven years ago, this was the first time he showed remorse, and it also made Wei Nong choke up for a moment.

Nie Xingchen wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, turned to rub the parchment roll in her hand, and said frankly: "But the war is the fastest and most effective, I really can't wait at that time, if it's a little later, I'm afraid you'll fall in love with Chu Li." ”

Wei Min quietly wept, lest he lose his temper, so he hurriedly turned his face away: "What happened back then...... I know I can't blame you entirely. With your father in charge, there are many things that you can't decide...... But I really hate you, I hate you so much! Simply unforgivable! ”

This belated explanation finally made Nie Xingchen lose control of his emotions, he hugged Weinong in his arms, lowered his head and kissed her hair, and stopped making a sound for a long time.

Wei Nong pressed his hand against his chest, wanting to break free from his embrace, and continued to cry: "So you are the one who disturbed Kyushu and opened up the troubled times, and you are responsible for ending it, from beginning to end." ”

In the past, Wei Nong was so disgusted with war, and always thought that he was the executioner who caused chaos in the world, but now he finally understands it! Nie Xingji could only hug her tighter, for fear that this precious moment was just a dream bubble of his own, as if only by hugging her tightly could he feel the truth of this fireworks world.

However, he couldn't help but want more, so he still asked softly and cautiously: "Are you willing to return to me?" ”

"Nope." There are tears on the slightly thick eyelashes, but the attitude is extremely resolute.

"And when are you going to wait? Do you really want to wait until we're all old? Nie Xingji asked urgently.

"In this situation, if I get married, I will harm you." The slightly thick answer was ambiguous.

"Why 'harm me'? Because of Yunchen? Are you afraid of angering him? ”

"Don't ask anymore," Wei Nong didn't want to say more, so he had to force himself to harden his heart, "Don't you all say that I am the 'queen's destiny'?" If you become emperor, it will not be too late for me to marry again. ”

"What if I fail?"

"I will never marry."

*****

Recently, Ming Chenyuan found that the relationship between Nie Xingji and Weinong was gradually improving, and in March, the two went out for spring hunting together. Naturally, His Royal Highness the Prince Regent was also in a better mood, and he was generous to others, and the palace people were not severely punished for their mistakes, and the ministers were no longer worried.

It's just that he originally thought that Nie Xingji would spend more time with the beauty, but later found out that this was not the case, Nie Xingji not only did not relax, but became more diligent, and invited him into the palace several times to discuss military affairs, and faintly had the intention of sending troops.

After Ming Chenyuan changed his surname, he felt closer to Nie Xingji, so he asked him without hesitation: "When Weichen proposed to send troops last year, didn't you disagree?" What do you think you're 'ready to move' now? ”

"This time is different from the past," Nie Xingji tapped his index finger on the table and handed him the two secret letters, "If you look at the situation in Ning Kingdom now, I don't know if King Ning is really old, and he let his two grandsons fight fiercely, affecting many courtiers." At present, the hearts of the people in Ningguo are scattered, even more so than last year. ”

Ming Chenyuan unfolded two letters, but after reading them, he was puzzled: "King Ning has been reigning for more than sixty years, and he has never been so confused. Will there be fraud in it? ”

"I think it's Yunchen's masterpiece," Nie Xingji thought thoughtfully, "Does he want to take a shortcut and subvert the power of King Ning before fighting me?" ”

"Is this possible? Ningguo has been deeply rooted for hundreds of years. Mingchen seemed to have heard a joke.

"How could it not be? Won't Nie Xingyi still pry you up? Nie Xingji joked.

As early as March this year, Ming Chenyuan had already reported all of Nie Xingyi's thoughts, and naturally said a lot of good things for Jincheng. Unexpectedly, Nie Xingji was not surprised, but was quite pleased with his confession, and the relationship between the two monarchs and ministers became closer.

"Yunchen is a smart person, I think Ning Guo is making such a fuss now, he must be instigating it behind his back." Nie Xingji turned and said, "I just don't understand, is King Ning blind?" Even I can guess that Yunchen is making trouble behind his back, why did he let it go? ”

"Maybe he wants to keep Yunchen against you." Ming Chenyuan hit the nail on the head.

Nie Xingchen smiled: "Then he is really old and confused, I have so many enemies, and there is no shortage of Yunchen." He kept Yunchen to deal with me, but instead put Ning Guo in first. ”

After speaking, he pointed to the secret letter in Chenyuan's hand: "The letter said that Yunchen and Yuan Che are very close, I guess he wants to support Yuan Che as the puppet king of Ning, and then borrow his hand to fight with Yan Guo." ”

"Then why didn't he choose Yuan Zhan? Obviously, Yuan Zhan is the grandson of the king. Ming Chenyuan asked.

"Because Yuan Zhan is not easy to control, don't forget, Yuan Zhan is Qi Zhan, and there is an ink gate behind him." Nie Xingchen smiled: "If I were Yunchen, I would choose it this way." Wei Hou's father and son are both shallow-minded, narrow-minded, and moody. Although this kind of person is not good, it is by no means a great evil, and his ears are soft and easy to control. ”

"And Yuan Che is a good man, just this is a handle, it will be a big stain on him to become the crown prince, Yunchen can make good use of it." Ming Chenyuan also understood.

Over the years, Wang Tuo has been lurking beside the Marquis of Wei's father and son, so they know the situation of the Marquis of Wei's mansion well. It's a pity...... The two monarchs and ministers thought of Wang Tuo together, and they were a little gloomy for a while.

Or did Nie Xingchen clean up his mood first, and sighed again: "King Ning and Qi Zhan also helped me assassinate Nie Xingyi back then, and I don't know if they regret it?" ”

"In the struggle for power, there are no eternal friends and no eternal enemies." Ming Chenyuan agreed.

Nie Xingji looked at him and seemed to smile: "Thinking about this matter, I'll let them live a comfortable life for a few more days...... Let's go to Jiang Guo first. ”

"Go to Jiang Country?" Ming Chenyuan was quite surprised.

Nie Xingji didn't say anything, he directly took out the parchment roll from the drawer and threw it on the table. Ming Chenyuan was pleasantly surprised after seeing it, and asked the same question: "This is the parchment scroll in the princess's hand?" Is it Yan Guo and Jiang Guo? Where is Ning Guo? ”

"It is said to be in Yunchen's hands." Nie Xingji got up from the throne, propped up the table with both hands, and showed an elusive smile: "But it doesn't matter, one Ning Guo is enough for him." Although I can't guess why he wants to disturb the Ning Kingdom, for now, I have to thank him for dragging King Ning back. ”

"Then you are planning to start a war against Jiang Guo this time?"

"No, I want to negotiate with King Jiang and strive to keep the two countries bloodless."

"So fast?" Ming Chenyuan was really surprised.

Nie Xingji hooked his lips: "If you become an emperor early, you can be a queen only if you are slightly thick." ”