In the golden autumn of August, the cinnamon is fragrant. The morning sun shone on the young man dressed in white, reflecting the whole person in gold.

The young man in white is Feng Ling, who is facing the rising sun at the moment, flying with a sword in the wide courtyard of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Its moves are subtle and agile, the pace is light and elegant, between leaps and slashes, the body shape is like a swimming dragon into the sea and churning, and the sword is like a snake and the letter is uncertain.

Focused on practicing swords, he didn't find that Qin Xiang Lu Yichang watched from the side of the courtyard for a long time. Half an hour later, after the exercise was completed, Feng Ling stopped and put away his sword. Seeing Lu Yi coming, Feng Ling greeted him: "Senior brother, morning." ”

"Well, Senior Brother Guan's swordsmanship is becoming more and more proficient, I think it is a breakthrough in his skills."

"A small improvement."

"Our qualifications are limited, the master does not teach, and among the senior brothers, you are the only one who has learned this Fulong sword technique, which is really enviable."

"All of you are talented people who have passed through the heavens and latitudes, and what you have learned is the avenue of helping the world and helping the community, so you don't have to care about this small skill."

"Fighting the sword in the rivers and lakes, happy and enmity, is not a happy life, but unfortunately I don't have this opportunity. For the time being, you will stay here for your brother, and if you need anything, just tell the butler, I will go to the court to see the monarch first. After speaking, he walked out of the palace with his entourage, got into a four-horse carriage, and headed for the Qin Palace.

The palace city of Qinguo is located in the north of Hanyang City, which is five miles long from east to west and four miles wide from north to south. The palace is in the shape of a hollow figure, the outer wall is 21 feet high, 7 miles wide, and has four doors. The inner and outer walls are nine feet high, five feet wide, and have five doors. Within the inner wall, build three palaces, six halls and twelve gardens. Standing on a high place, the pavilion is solemn and majestic, the lanes are staggered, and the scene is magnificent.

At the end of the hour, Lu Yi's carriage and horse crossed the main road to the north, came to the Qin Palace Nanxing Gate to stop the carriage and horses, and saw that the hundred officials were waiting outside the door, so he led the crowd to walk through the inner city Zhong'an Gate, and went to the Xuanzheng Hall of the Showa Palace. When he entered the palace, the ministers stood according to their ranks.

Half a moment later, Qin Jun entered the main hall with the support of the inner servants, sat down on the court steps, and then sang the head of the political eunuch: "Ceremony." After singing, the ministers bowed and saluted. After the ceremony, the eunuch sang again: "Sit." After hearing this, the ministers knelt down at the foot of the court steps, and the court discussion began.

After the ministers sat down, the eunuch said again: "If there is something to play, there is nothing to retreat from the court." ”

As soon as the words fell, Sima Cuo, the general of Zhendong, got up and went out to play: "Recently, it has been reported that the Jin State has plundered the border and collected grain and troops. ”

After hearing this, Qin Jun asked: "Jin Jun's move, I don't know what his intentions are, can the Qing family divide the sentence for Lone?" ”

After hearing this, all the officials were silent and looked up at Xiangguo Lu Yi.

Lu Yi looked calm, as if he had known about this earlier, his eyes did not squint, and he smiled silently.

Seeing this, Qin Jun raised his hand and said to Lu Yi: "Does Xiangguo know what he means?" ”

Lu Yi got up and walked to the bottom of the court steps, and after the head of the court, he said, "Back to the king, I know it." ”

"What does the Jin army want?"

"The Jin army's move is not to start a war with our country. They disturb our borders just to divert our attention. The reason for this is that Xingyang was defeated, and he was unwilling, so he was now raising grain and transporting troops, intending to take Chen Guo again. ”

"What Xiangguo said, if this is the case, how should this matter be handled?"

Lu Yi said again: "The Jin State Xing army invaded the Chen State, which is really a great joy for our country. ”

After hearing this, Qin Jun asked with a smile: "Oh, where does the joy come from?" ”

"Don't worry, your majesty, after the court discussion, your subordinates will talk to you."

Qin Jun knew that his actions had always been unpredictable, so he didn't ask any more questions, and said: "That is the case, after the court discussion, Xiangguo stayed and dined with Lone." ”

"Thank you." After Lu Yi finished speaking, he returned to his seat and sat down.

The court discussion continued, and the ministers either reported the affairs under their jurisdiction or gave advice and advice, and it was not until the afternoon that it ended.

After the dispersal of the dynasty, Qin Jun immediately summoned Xiangguo Lu Yi to the palace for dinner.

In the Yangyuan Hall of Taihe Palace, the meals have been prepared. As soon as Lu Yi entered, Qin Jun waved his hand and signaled that he did not need to salute and gave him a seat. When he sat down, he hurriedly asked: "When the court discussed the country, the Jin State and Chen Nai Qin's joy, I don't know where the joy is?" ”

Lu Yi replied: "A few days ago, I asked the king to send troops to rescue Chen, the two countries have formed a friendship, and Chen must have great trust in our country at this time. And the Jin State invaded the territory again this time, Chen Guo could not resist it, and he would definitely ask for help from Daqin again, and then I would increase my troops to help, and Chen Guo would not doubt it. After driving back the Jin army, our soldiers did not retreat, and took the opportunity to occupy the city and control Chen Jun, although Chen existed in name, he was actually dead. ”

Qin Jun was overjoyed when he heard this: "Xiangguo's plan, open and secret, wonderful!" Wonderful! It's just that why don't you Tingdaoming and rejoice with the family? ”

"At this time, the Jin army has not moved, I am afraid that there will be a detailed understanding, and it will be difficult to pass on my plan to the Jin court."

"Xiangguo is thoughtful, it is a great blessing for loneliness, come and come, and honor you alone." After speaking, he raised his lamp and invited him to drink.

After a lamp, Qin Jun suddenly fled with joy, holding the lamp and not letting it go, and was silent for a long time.

Seeing this, Lu Yi gained insight into his concerns, and said with a smile: "What the king is worried about, the minister knows." The rockets of the Jin army are sharp, and it is difficult for our army to resist. ”

"Xiangguo Shen calculates, Gu really has this concern."

"Your Excellency doesn't need to worry too much, I have already thought about it. My junior brother Feng Ling has arrived at the mansion, and his master has taught Qimen Dunjia, the art of war, and self-taught machine spring skill, so that the march can surprisingly defeat the enemy. When I personally summoned him to ask questions, the Jin army would not be worried. ”

After hearing this, Qin Jun's gloomy color disappeared, and he laughed and said: "Gu has heard the miracle of his defeat and saving Chen, and Xiang Guo quickly went to invite Gu to come." ”

"Don't worry, the minister still has one more matter, and I'll go after the ceremony."

"What?"

"Wang Nu Ji Huang somehow fled to the Qin State, was intercepted on the way, almost in distress, fortunately my junior brother rescued, now in the minister's mansion. It is inconvenient for your subordinates to ask more, how to deal with it, please show me. ”

"Is there such a thing? Although Lone is his uncle, he has no contact with him, but Mrs. Ji dotes on him and has visited him many times. If you come rashly this time, there will be something strange. Qing went back to invite him into the palace, and asked his wife to ask him before making a decision. ”

"No." After Lu Yi finished speaking, he left the table and went home.

Speaking of Feng Ling, after lunch, there was nothing to do, so he went into the study to read the books. In the study, there are mostly historical works and hundreds of opinions, and there are occasional anecdotes. After a cursory flip through a few pages, I found a "Travelogue of the Four Domains", and suddenly had a whimsy, so I read it carefully.

The book begins with the words: The world is so vast that it is difficult to calculate. The central state is the middle state. It is bordered by the East China Sea in the east, the dense forests in the south, the desert in the west, and the ice fields in the north. 108,000.

East of the East China Sea, 800,000 miles. There are also seven seas, which are incomparably vast. It is as deep as an abyss, and there are many huge islands. It has seven islands called the Domain of the Gods. Domain Lord Zhongli, who claims to be a godborn. Raise your hand and throw the mountain, and your finger will tear the ground. The magic power is monstrous, and the magic is mysterious. Reign over the seven seas and be unrivaled .......

Reading this, Feng Ling thought of Pian, Zhong Liji and the Lord of this Divine Domain have the same surname Zhong Li, I don't know what to do with it. I wanted to look down again, and suddenly saw my senior brother Lu Yi enter the room, pulled up Feng Ling and said as he walked: "The king summoned you to inquire about something, and you will follow me into the palace immediately to meet you." ”

Feng Ling had no choice but to put down his books and leave together. Out of the house, two carriages stopped in front of the main gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the purple-clothed girl stood next to the front car wearing a veil. Seeing the two of them coming, the girl boarded the car. Lu Yi asked Feng Ling to ride in the back car with him, and ordered the coachman to gallop towards the Qin Palace.

A few moments later, they came to the outside of the palace and got off, and the three of them entered the Heart Cultivation Hall under the guidance of the eunuch. Qin Jun and his wife sat together and waited, and after saluting, the lady took the girl out of the palace.

After the two of them sat down, Qin Jun saw that Feng Ling was handsome and well-behaved, but he was not afraid of facing the king of a country, and he couldn't help but be secretly surprised. He said: "The young master's achievements, I have heard of it, and I can see it today, and I am worthy of being the son of the divine master, with outstanding demeanor and extraordinary bearing." ”

Feng Ling bowed his head and said: "Xie Junshang praises." ”

Qin Jun nodded, smiled and said: "Lonely to investigate, today the Jin Kingdom is going to use troops against Chen, Lonely is a close neighbor, can't bear to lose the country, and wants to send troops to save him, but I am afraid that the Jin army has many weapons and weapons, and it is difficult to succeed. ”

Feng Ling looked at Lu Yi, saw that he was smiling and silent, and after a moment of silence, he got up and said, "Your Majesty is merciful, and the two countries are fortunate." Feng Ling thanked the people of Chen Guo. "Say it again.

"Since the king asks for advice, how dare I refuse. What the prince is worried about is nothing more than the benefit of the Jin rocket. In the past, I borrowed the water dragon whirlpool to pray for rain, but it was just to borrow the right time and place. Now in autumn, the direction has changed, and this plan is difficult to reproduce. But I have an artifact, please send hundreds of craftsmen to make it, and bring it with you in wartime, if it is used properly, it can have miraculous effects. ”

Qin Jun asked, "What kind of artifact is it?" ”

"This utensil is called water skin gallbladder, and the preparation method is simple. A two-foot-long water bag is sewn from cowhide, and a clay pot is inside, and several thistles with special machine springs are sealed in the jar. Fill it with water before use, wait for the rocket phalanx to be discovered, throw it to the Jin army rocket arrow array with a catapult, the clay pot will be broken after the water skin gall hits the ground, the thistle terrestris bullet will break through the water bag, the bag will break the water splash, wet the enemy rocket, and the rocket will not be ignited if it is wet, and it will be invalid. The production method and specifications, I will draw drawings and send them to the palace later. ”

After hearing this, Qin Jun laughed and said: "The utensils that the young master said are easy to hear, and they are indeed simple and practical. With this artifact, it will be difficult for the Jin army rocket to be useful in the future. Coupled with the lonely iron horse, the Jin army will be broken, and Chen Guo is lucky. ”

"It's just a little skill of carving insects, and you will laugh. This utensil needs to be kept strictly confidential before use, and if the other party knows about it, it is difficult to be effective. ”

"What the young master said is very much, he will deal with it alone, and if he comes, he will be rewarded with a hundred taels of gold." After listening to the order, the eunuchs in the palace immediately went down to make arrangements, and soon sent a bounty.

Feng Ling didn't want to accept it, but when he saw that his senior brother gave him a look to dissuade him, he had to accept it, and the chief inspector saluted: "Thank you." ”

"Lonely young master is a great talent, please stay in Qin State to help Gu."

Hearing this, Feng Ling hurriedly said: "I still have to ask my master for this matter, if the master agrees, Feng Ling will come to the court to obey orders." ”

"That being the case, I am looking forward to it."

Seeing Qin Jun's plan, Lu Yi got up and said, "Your Majesty, this is the matter, let's go back first." ”

Qin Jun waved his hand, and the two of them bowed and retired.