Liu Heng tried hard to suppress his contradictory feelings, lowered his voice and asked, "Why is my father here?" ”

"I'm stained with your light." Liu Yuntao said with a smile: "Since the three coalition forces entered Beijing, the dignitaries and dignitaries of the whole city have been driven all over the palace and locked up with the royal family to make it easier for them to take care of them. Because of the relationship between my family and you, the three coalition forces are all looking forward to using our Liu family as a hostage in the future, so they have never treated us badly. When you entered Beijing, the general of Yan released our family, and I deliberately stayed here to wait for you. ”

Liu Heng saw that his expression was very happy, and he didn't feel any sorrow and sorrow, and he didn't know what it was like in his heart: "Father seems to be very happy? ”

Liu Yuntao said with a smile: "The grand plan of the Third Highness is about to come true, and the prosperity of our Liu family is also in front of us, what reason is there not to be happy for my father." ”

Liu Heng silently raised his head, looking at the dark, desolate and desolate palace, thinking of the long street of the capital behind him, which was once incomparably brilliant and prosperous, but now it is full of broken walls and ruined houses, and his heart is bitter: "The prosperity of the Liu family? Father thinks that after so many things have happened, can the Liu family still be as brilliant as ever. ”

"It's not as glorious as ever, it's better than it was then."

Liu Yuntao said categorically: "Your Royal Highness can use military generals to win the world, but you can't use military generals to rule the world." He needs civil officials, capable officials, to govern the country. And right now, he doesn't have many such talents. That's why he always has to ignore his past suspicions and use some old people. Since everyone uses it, why not use our Liu family? Our family has been an official for generations, and your brothers and uncles have held various positions. is quite talented, not to mention, just for your affection, it is impossible for His Royal Highness to embarrass the Liu family, but will vigorously promote, Ah Heng. Is there a mistake in being a father? ”

Liu Heng was silent.

No matter how many changes he has experienced, his father will always stand tall and will always stand in a position of power, so he will naturally not be wrong.

He was depressed and uncomfortable, and he really didn't want to be at this moment. Faced his father again: "Father, the child still has military affairs, and he must do his errands first before he can accompany his father to talk about his feelings after farewell." ”

Liu Yuntao smiled and nodded.

Only then did Liu Heng turn around and face General Yan, who had been standing quietly a few steps away, and asked softly, "Please also ask the general to lead the way." ”

The Yan general smiled: "Where are the people, Old Marquis Liu knows very well." Ask him to lead the way, I'm an outsider, just guard General Liu outside the palace. ”

No wonder they released his family early, no wonder, they would allow his father, waiting for him outside the palace. The generals of this Yan country are really better than the other.

Liu Heng had to turn around and say to Liu Yuntao: "Father......"

Liu Yuntao nodded: "I'll take you there." ”

His tone was very relaxed, not forced. Liu Heng gritted his teeth. finally endured the inexplicable irritability in his heart, waved his hand and led everyone into with Liu Yuntao.

All parts of the palace are guarded by the Yan army. Seeing that their group had entered, the troops who had been stationed there immediately saluted them and then withdrew.

Just went all the way, looking at the original palace lights everywhere. The Pearl and Jade Palace. Now they are all ruined and desolate, dark and cold. Listening to his biological father beside him, in a very flat tone, he talked about the blessings and misfortunes of the lord he had served for many years.

"The Yan people took care of the emperor, the princes, the concubines, and the emperor's grandsons in the Zichen Hall this morning, it seems that it is for your convenience."

"Everyone?" Liu Heng's tone was slightly different.

Today, several older princes in the Qin Dynasty already have children, plus their concubines and concubines, there should be more than a hundred people in the royal family who are locked up in the Zichen Palace.

Liu Yuntao looked back at him: "Do you think there are a lot of people?" ”

Liu Heng sighed: "How much...... It's no different anymore. ”

Liu Yuntao stopped and looked around: "These people are all your cronies and subordinates?" ”

"Nature."

"Then there are things that are inconvenient for the Father to say to you. But I want to persuade you to turn back at once, take command of the overall situation in the city, and send other troops to do these things in the future. ”

"Father!"

Liu Yuntao frowned: "Could it be that His Royal Highness personally ordered that you can't do it?" ”

Liu Heng smiled bitterly and shook his head. Qin Xufei didn't give any orders, but up and down, they all knew that someone had to do this matter.

"In that case, don't do it, at least not by yourself."

Although the soldiers around him were Liu Heng's cronies, and they were not too close, Liu Yuntao still lowered his voice: "It is a great achievement to get rid of the trouble of the henchmen for the lord, but killing the monarch is a big crime." If you stand up today and get rid of the thorn in his eye, he will not be able to escape being used as a scapegoat to thank the world. Ah Heng, you are not a stupid martial artist, the history books are precedent, I don't need to talk to you again. Even if he won't sacrifice you now, even if no one knows the truth now, but after a long time, who can guarantee that he won't settle old scores with you one day? ”

Seeing that Liu Heng seemed indifferent, Liu Yuntao even more bitterly persuaded this stubborn son: "Ah Heng, if you understand the heart of the emperor, I am afraid that there are not many people who are stronger than the father today." Listen to your father's advice. When a person becomes an emperor, what he fears most is that others will rebel. No matter who dares to kill an emperor without blinking, even if he kills for the sake of loyalty to the new emperor, it is impossible for the new emperor to have no mustard in his heart. The Third Highness cannot use the military to rule the country for a long time, and after three years and five years, the court is not going to talk about forgiveness, filial piety, and loyalty. When those Confucian literati began to point fingers again, when it came to the cause of the death of the emperor, there was always something to do with you, and you would always be a thorn in everyone's eyes. Even if you can barely keep a lifetime safe, in the history books of the Thousand Autumns, how will you listen to your father so soberly and calmly discuss with him the gains and losses of killing the lord, Liu Heng just smiled calmly: "Thank you father for reminding me." ”

He gave Liu Yuntao a salute. Then he waved his hand, and without waiting for Liu Yuntao to lead the way, he directly led people to Zichen Palace.

Liu Yuntao frowned, and shouted in a low voice: "Ah Heng! You have to think clearly! ”

Liu Heng smiled slightly and turned his head: "Father, it is precisely because I think very clearly. That's why I can't leave this stupid thing to others to do. ”

He didn't look back at his father again, but just led the people to stride forward, but a thunderous shout sounded behind him: "Ah Heng......"

Liu Heng shook violently and turned back violently. But he saw the man, in golden armor and red robes, striding like a storm and lightning.

The soldiers gave way one after another, their expressions respectful and their eyes eager.

Liu Yuntao also looked stunned and stunned. Fang Cai bowed heavily: "Third Highness." ”

Qin Xufei raised his hand casually: "Master Hou doesn't have to be polite. He didn't look at Liu Yuntao anymore, strode up to the shocked Liu Heng, and smiled at him.

Liu Heng was angry and anxious: "Why did you come, you ......"

Qin Xufei grinned: "I found an opportunity on the battlefield to throw others off, so I rushed here." None of those people dared to stop me, and when I said I wanted to come in, I was naturally left to me. ”

Seeing that Liu Heng's expression was not good. Qin Xufei hurriedly added another explanation: "Don't worry, I will entrust the matter over there to Fang Qingchen." Nothing can go wrong. ”

Liu Heng was so angry that his hands and feet were cold. Feel relieved? You reassure me?

Qin Xufei knew what he was thinking, and said in a low voice: "Ah Heng, don't get me wrong, although I am stupid, I have not reached the point of incorrigibility. The kindness of a woman. I'm some. But I am not indifferent to the blood that everyone has shed for me. I'm not here to stop you. ”

Liu Heng was still staring at him viciously. Qin Xufei's temperament. He really knew it too thoroughly. He insisted on asking Qin Xufei to preside over the war on the front line, but he flew his own troops into Beijing, because he was afraid that Qin Xufei would be soft-hearted in the end and would not be able to do it, but he still couldn't prevent this person from sneaking away.

"If you don't want to stop me, what are you going to do?"

"Ah Heng, I just let you believe it?" Looking at his expression, Qin Xufei finally smiled deeply: "I'm just here to do what should be done by me." ”

Liu Heng was shocked, and his voice was so low that he could only hear each other: "You are crazy!" Anyone can do this, so why ......"

"You're right. Anyone can do this well. But the people who do it, no matter who they are, have left themselves with the biggest hidden danger and crisis. ”

Liu Heng was displeased, and immediately interrupted him: "What nonsense are you talking about." Will you abandon me and harm me? ”

Qin Xufei smiled suddenly, but between his expressions, there was also a kind of clarity and relief after enlightenment.

"Ah Heng, today's me is no longer the Qin Xufei who left Qin and entered Chu at the beginning."

Liu Heng opened his mouth to speak, but Qin Xufei only shook his head and stopped him with his eyes.

"Today, I still won't abandon you and harm you, but who knows that after sitting in that position for seven or eight years, my mind can still be as good as today?"

Liu Heng's tone softened, softly, but firmly: "You won't." ”

"Really?" Qin Xufei asked lightly, but he didn't need Liu Heng's answer. "After all, these things are best for me to face by myself. Ah Heng, in the past few months, you have done enough wicked people for me. ”

"So there's no need to worry about one or two more ......"

"But I care. Ah Heng, whether it is sin, sin, merit, or wisdom, it is all my own business. I can't sit back and enjoy it again and again and then make a fool of myself and pretend my hands are still clean. I can't seem to think about it every time, I can't arrange it well, and then I have the heart to watch you carry this life debt, and your hands are full of blood. Having come to this point, I have no right to say anything more about innocence and righteousness. If I can't even face the reality in front of me, then I will never be able to change from an ordinary general in the army to a qualified emperor. I had to learn how to accept these things, how to deal with them. Ah Heng ...... Don't stop me. ”