A vigorous search was launched in Jinyun City, and all the people who had recently bought fireworks and firecrackers could not escape a period of interrogation, and some of them were vague and even beat up.

The news also reached Yuhuatai, and Jiang Ning was a little worried. When she came home that day, the family had already slept, and she brought out the gunpowder from the house in the dark. So she took the opportunity to return home, and happened to meet someone from the government who was checking the amount of gunpowder left at home.

Sure enough, the number is not right.

Jiang Ning's father was an honest businessman, and he was so anxious that he was sweating, and kept begging the man for mercy: "Official, the villain really doesn't know why he is missing a bag." In the past, the gunpowder of the military department was delivered by the villain, and there was never a mistake. ”

Seeing this, Jiang Ning was about to take the matter on himself, but he heard a voice from behind, "Don't look for it, the gunpowder is here." ”

Jiang Ning followed the sound and looked back, Shi Jingyou walked into the door calmly with a bag of gunpowder in his hand. The officer and soldier recognized the official uniform she was wearing, and bowed respectfully: "My lord, the villain is acting under orders, please make it clear." ”

She replied solemnly: "I asked Jiang Ning to come back to get this gunpowder, Xu Jiang Ning felt that it was okay to take things from his own house, so he forgot to tell the master of the Jiang family." ”

Jiang Ning nodded on the side, "That's right, I never thought that now is an extraordinary time." ”

But the officer and soldier reluctantly asked, "My lord, what do you want this gunpowder to do?" Why is it being returned untouched now? ”

"What? Do you have to report to you for doing things in Yuhuatai? She turned to the side and scolded the officer and soldier majestically, "Everyone knows that this gunpowder can break through the ground, and not long ago, I knew that there is a piece of fertile soil outside Jinyun City that has not been requisitioned all year round, and I am trying to dig some back for cultivation." The past two days have been heavy, and before it came in handy, I heard that gunpowder was being checked everywhere in the city, and I was afraid of causing trouble to Master Jiang, so I naturally sent it back. ”

The officer and soldier wanted to say something, but was deterred by her momentum, and only stepped back and replied: "The villain is rude, forgive me." Let's go, go to the next place! ”

Jiang Ning saw that the officers and soldiers had already walked away, and stepped forward to support Master Jiang, "Dad, are you okay?" ”

Master Jiang waved his hand, and the old Longzhong's beard drooped down, "Ning'er, tell your father the truth, why did you take this gunpowder privately?" You know the rules of our family, you can't use gunpowder for nothing. ”

Jiang Ning glanced back at her, then turned around and said, "At that time, Lord Shi was in a hurry, and my father was not there when I went home, I thought about finding a chance to tell you later, but I didn't expect this to happen." ”

Master Jiang patted Jiang Ning's hand, "Since it is needed for official business, it is inconvenient for Dad to ask anymore, just be fine." ”

She also apologized to Master Jiang: "Jiang Ning is not to blame for this matter, I thought that a pack of gunpowder was not enough to worry about, so I let her get it at will." The juniors will not bother. ”

So she and Jiang Ning went back to the Yuhuatai side by side, and after getting into the carriage, Jiang Ning looked at her beside her and asked, "Where did you get the gunpowder?" ”

"I heard that after the city began to investigate, I asked Yuanzhi to take advantage of the delivery of flower seedlings to buy them from outside the city, and fortunately I caught up."

Jiang Ning bowed his head slightly, and then exhaled a long breath, "It's good that you came, I really didn't know what to do at that time." ”

She looked at Jiang Ning's slightly depressed face and said with relief: "This matter started because of me, and it has nothing to do with you, let alone your family." If there is anything, I will carry it. ”

Jiang Ning understood the meaning of her words and did not speak again.

The two of them had just stepped into the gate of the Imperial Flower Terrace, but they saw Yuanzhi hurriedly walking towards her, "My lord, take a step to speak." ”

When he arrived at a no-man's land, Yuan Zhi whispered: "Wei Gongzi has sent troops!" ”

She couldn't hide her joy, and finally waited for this day, "When will the news come?" ”

"Just when you went to Jiang's house, Wei Gongzi's cronies had already arrived in Jinyun City, and he told me. If nothing else, it should be two days before we arrive at the Shuzhou border. ”

"Then Wang Miao is about to get the news." She whispered, "It's time for Wang Miao to know what it means to play with people's hearts." ”

Wen Yeting also received Wei Yun's secret letter, and after reading the letter, he went into the palace to meet Wen Xian.

Wen Xian saw his solemn appearance and asked, "But what's wrong?" ”

He pretended to be anxious and replied: "Father, the news has come from the eyes of the sons and daughters in Shuzhou that the Qin capital has sent troops to attack Shuzhou, and the troops will come to the city soon." ”

"Oh? It seems that this Qin capital is really going to deal with Shuzhou to the end. So what are you going to do? ”

"If Wang Miao asks me for help, Erchen still leads the troops according to the plan, pretending to help him, but in fact, he will work with Qin Du to exterminate this kind of inconsistency. But ......" Wen Yeting said this, pausing deliberately.

Wen Xian asked, "But what?" ”

"However, there is one thing that the sons have to know. This time, I sent troops, and my father's purpose was only the Hua clan, not Shuzhou. I wonder what Erchen guessed? ”

In Wen Xian's heart, compared to Shuzhou, which is not a problem, he naturally wants that group more.

He raised his head slightly and replied to Wen Yeting, "Not exactly." ”

Wen Yeting heard Wen Xian's meaning, presumably it was more enjoyable to succeed in both. Immediately bowed again, "According to Erchen's opinion, this time Qin Du made a big move to eradicate Wang Miao, but he didn't want to confront me and Yudu, so naturally he also had something to ask for." ”

Wen Xian felt that what he said was true, "Then what do you think they want?" ”

"Shuzhou."

Wen Xian didn't expect this answer, but he didn't want to give Shuzhou to others. He motioned for Wen Yeting to continue.

"Father, Hanama has told me that as soon as this matter is settled, he will serve me in Yudu. A hundred years ago, the two capitals were at war because of Shuzhou, and at this time, if the war caused by Shuzhou again, I am afraid that it will be a big loss. If we spend any more energy to fight for Shuzhou, we will have a fish and a net with Qin, and cause misery, it is really not worth it. Moreover, once the fight with the Qin capital is broken, the Qin capital will definitely strengthen its vigilance, so how can the Hua clan quietly escape from Shuzhou under the nose of the Qin capital? The top priority at the moment is to get that ethnic group, with their help, not to mention a Shuzhou, this Central Plains will be the land of my Yudu. ”

Although Wen Yeting said these words impassionedly, he was very annoyed in his heart, because he knew that these words were just to move Wen Xian to give up the capture of Shuzhou, and it was definitely not his sincere intention.

After hearing this, Wen Xian nodded meaningfully, "Okay, I will give this Shuzhou to Qin Capital." At that time, you only need to confirm that the Hua clan can come to my Yudu, and as for whether the Qin capital wants to capture Shuzhou, it will be up to him. ”

Wen Yeting breathed a sigh of relief, "Father Emperor is wise! ”

Then Wen Yeting returned home and spread out the secret letter written to him by Wei Yun, which read: "My father's only request is to recover Shuzhou." I also hope that Brother Wen will be successful. ”

Wen Yeting threw the letter into the burning brazier, and in an instant, only a smear of ashes remained. He let out a long sigh, he was really unfilial in front of his father.

But he made his choice anyway.

If he didn't know Wei Yun, he would definitely follow his father's instructions and fight with Qin to the end, fighting to the death. But after getting to know Wei Yun, I realized that the king of Qindu was not a forgiveness as his father said, and he should give up the world.

Compared with such unfilial piety, perhaps unkindness and injustice are more reprehensible.

At this time, Wang Miao was reclining on the willow wood Arhat bed to rest, but saw a eunuch outside the hall rushing in recklessly, and there were words in his mouth, "The state lord ...... Urgent ......"

Wang Miao saw that he was so flustered, and his heart tightened, but then he scolded: "What is the big thing that makes you so frizzy!" ”

The eunuch ran too fast, and when he arrived in front of Wang Miao, he was already prostrate on the ground, and immediately stood up and bowed: "Lord Zhou, report from the front, the army of Qin Capital is about to arrive at the border of my Shuzhou, and the army will be in the city in less than seven days." ”

When Wang Miao heard the news, he was furious, stood up, and scolded with a flushed face: "Wei Yun, this erector broke his word and became fat, I let him return to the Qin capital safely, but I didn't expect to be defeated by him!" ”

He was so angry that he coughed a few times and asked again, "Where is Tao Xuanju?" Let him come! ”

After Tao Xuanju arrived, seeing that Wang Miao had calmed down a lot, he asked in a low voice: "State Lord, I already know the news that Qin Capital sent troops, what instructions do you have?" ”

Wang Miao sat on the couch and glared angrily, "Since Qin Du has to take this step, then naturally I can't sit still." Didn't Yudu want to unify the Central Plains? This is the good time. You hurry up and go to Yudu, please Wen Xian help me solve the crisis, and afterwards I will do my best to assist in the great cause of Yudu, including that ethnic group, I can also offer it. Wait for Yudu to send troops, and then you will send someone to send a message to Qindu, saying that the matter of breaking the intestine grass is all coerced by Yudu, and my Shuzhou intends to surrender, and I hope that Qindu's subordinates will show mercy. ”

Tao Xuanju was a little surprised, he didn't know what Wang Miao meant by this, and asked softly: "Lord Zhou, now that the whereabouts of this ethnic group are unknown, will Yu believe it?" And if this group is really given to Yudu, if Yudu turns his face and denies it in the future, we will have no bargaining chips to negotiate with Shuzhou. ”

"Xuanju, you just have to do it. If that group wants to seek revenge against me, it will naturally appear again sooner or later, so you should first send someone to search near Ruoshui as usual. At this moment, I want to stabilize the Qin capital first, so that the Qin capital thinks that Shuzhou has been fully covered, so that the opportunity can be delayed, and even if Qin Du attacks again, the spearhead will not be pointed at Shuzhou again. Then try to mobilize the Yudu and give the Qin capital the illusion that the Yudu has been eyeing each other. Then there was nothing to do in Shuzhou. As for who wins and who loses, Yu Dusheng will keep his promise to give me a way to live, and if Qin Dusheng wins, I can continue to be my state lord, and it is not my Shuzhou that has suffered heavy losses. ”

After that, Tao Xuanju knew it well, and went to Yudu to deliver the letter according to Wang Miao's instructions.

As soon as Tao Xuanju left, Wang Miao turned sideways and instructed the eunuch on the side: "Bring me the ashes of the princess, they forced me this time." Also, it's time to summon Shi Jingyu. ”

It turned out that Wang Miao not only drained the blood from the princess after her death, but also burned her remaining body to ashes.

Because Wang Miao knew that the ashes of this heirloom could not only be used to refine miraculous medicines, but also be excellent fertilizers. Even if no trace of that group can be found at that time, it is enough to dedicate this to Yudu.

The princess, who had been reduced to ashes, really didn't think that she would not even be able to live in peace after death, and where should her soul go to live.

And Wen Xian, who was in Yudu, knew after receiving the letter that Wang Miao was really as he said, and this ethnic group had clearly been dedicated to Qindu, but he still used this ethnic group as a condition for Yudu to send troops.

So Wen Xian summoned Wen Yeting and gave him 20,000 soldiers and horses that could compete with Qin Du to go to Shuzhou to accompany Wang Miao to perform this scene well.