In the blink of an eye, it was half an hour smaller.

On the five warships, except for Ren Pingsheng, Chang An, Jiang Chuyue, Bai Ping, Murong, and the female corpse with long hair fluttering, there was no one standing.

From beginning to end, not a single barbarian soldier knelt down and begged for mercy, nor did he turn and flee.

Of course, there is no way back, and there is only a reason why they can fight to the death.

But it is also inseparable from their strong will to fight.

All in all.

Even if they are enemies, they still deserve respect.

"Are you all right?"

Ren Pingsheng stood on top of the corpses stacked into a small hill, looked around, and asked.

There was a deep exhaustion in his tone.

The rest of the people were no better, so they could only nod in response.

Seeing that they seemed to be fine, Ren Pingsheng didn't say more, took out the healing pill prepared in advance from his arms, gave one to each person, and said, "Rest for a while, let's go back to Lanzhou!" ”

Subsequently.

Alone after inspecting the cabins of the five ships, he was relieved to find that the armor and weapons were all intact.

If you fight the barbarians desperately, in the end the armor and weapons are not on the ship.

That's a joke.

"It won't be long before the sun will set, and at this time I will go to the sailors to get the ship back, and it will take a lot of time to go back and forth, and maybe there will be an accident......"

That's it.

Ren Pingsheng looked up at the sky, his brows furrowed slightly.

But.

Soon, he came up with a solution and found several bundles of hemp rope, tied at one end to the boat, and the other end ...... I wanted to tie it to the body of the big fish, but I found that the length of the hemp rope was not enough, so I could only let the big fish hold it in my mouth.

The big fish is also human, and when he saw Ren Pingsheng's actions, he immediately understood, without the slightest resistance or excuse, obediently grabbed the hemp rope and swam in the direction of Lanzhou Port.

Ren Pingsheng, Chang An, and Jiang Chuyue sat on the edge of the deck, blowing the sea breeze, watching the sunset, which had a special meaning.

If the bloody aura behind him can be lightened, maybe there will be more romantic atmosphere.

Meanwhile.

Port of Lanzhou.

Li Yong and dozens of northern guards stood in place, their eyes never leaving the direction of the sea.

It is no exaggeration to say.

One by one, they were like a stone looking forward to seeing their own family return smoothly with those five warships.

Although they themselves know it in their hearts.

With only the five of them, it is extremely difficult to do it.

Behind them.

Two thousand people also looked at the sea, and almost no one left.

They were also waiting for the safe return of Lord Chincha, who had rescued them from the barbarians.

Minutes and seconds passed.

Sunset.

The red sunset spreads across the land.

As far as the eye could see, there was a sparkling wave in front of me, but there was no shadow of any ship.

"Can't they come back?"

"It's really a good person who doesn't live long, and the scourge lasts for a thousand years, and the same acquaintance who colluded with the barbarians is not dead, but Lord Qincha is ......"

"What kind of are you talking about, Lord Qincha just hasn't come back yet, and he's not dead!"

The people who knew the inside story were talking.

Li Yong, who was standing at the forefront, was upset when he heard this, frowned, and was about to scold them and shut them all up.

Before he could speak, he heard a sudden cheer from the crowd.

"Look! Look! There are five big ships there! ”

As soon as this remark came out.

Everyone instantly cheered up and looked up.

Sure enough, at the end of the sea level, I saw five large ships bathed in the sunset, heading towards the port of Lanzhou at a very fast speed.

No doubt.

If the barbarians win, it would be impossible for them to return to the port of Shanzhou no matter what.

Now that the five big ships have returned to the port of Shanzhou, the result is self-evident, the prince has won!

That's it.

Li Yong, who has always been steady, couldn't help but let out a cheer.

The northern guards beside him also looked excited and shouted loudly.

Half an hour later.

Five barbarian warships successfully docked at the port of Shanzhou.

The onlookers cheered enthusiastically and greeted each other.

The lively atmosphere made Ren Pingsheng stunned, and it took a while to get used to it.

Half a day.

Ren Pingsheng saw Li Yong, who had been guarding the shore, and ordered: "Bring a few more people, transport the armor and weapons on the ship overnight, and send them to the city of Lanzhou." ”

Li Yong did not slack off at all, and hurriedly agreed: "I understand my humble position!" ”

Ren Pingsheng bowed his head slightly and patted him on the shoulder: "I've worked hard for you these past few days." ”

Li Yong said: "The contribution of the humble post is not as good as that of the son. ”

Ren Pingsheng chuckled: "When did you learn to flatter?" ”

Li Yong said with a sincere face: "What the humble post said is from the heart. ”

Ren Pingsheng showed appreciation on his face, and said half-jokingly: "That's it, flatter others, you have to believe what you say, you are also considered to be the way, and when you return to the north, this son will talk to my father, let you also be a general, and go to the battlefield to lead the troops." ”

“……”

Li Yong was silent for a moment, not knowing what to say.

Ren Pingsheng chuckled, waved his hand and said, "Just kidding, let's get busy." ”

"Yes, Shizi!"

Li Yong took the order and turned to leave.

After Ren Pingsheng and his entourage rested a little at the port of Lanzhou, they embarked on the road back to the city of Lanzhou.

When I returned to the city, it was already dark.

They didn't stay too long, and went straight back to the inn.

Xiao Tianshi stood at the door of the inn and was immediately relieved to see Ren Pingsheng come back safely.

Then he seemed to think of something, and showed an expression of wanting to say something.

Seeing her like this, Ren Pingsheng asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Mu Rou thought about it, but still shook her head and said, "It's nothing, dinner is ready, you guys are tired for a day, eat something and rest early." ”

That's true.

Ren Pingsheng and the five of them were already exhausted, and they didn't even have the strength to speak at the moment, they just wanted to find a place to rest.

Therefore.

He just said "um", and without much communication, he walked into the inn.

Seeing the pile of delicacies on the table, he didn't have the slightest appetite and went straight to the second floor.

Pushed open the door.

I was about to get on my stomach and rest for a while.

His eyes were suddenly blindfolded by a pair of small hands.

This is followed by warm nephrite.

Accompanied by bursts of fresh gardenia scent.

A voice familiar and unfamiliar sounded.

"Do you know who I am?"

Familiar breath.

and a familiar touch.

Ren Pingsheng almost didn't hesitate and asked, "When did His Highness come to Lanzhou?" ”

The voice fell.

The little hands moved away.

When I looked down, I saw a fair and delicate little face, peach blossom eyes with a smile, and a slightly hooked corner of the mouth.

"How do you know it's Hongu?"

It was Chang An's sister who spoke.

Ren Pingsheng's sister-in-law.

The Great Zhou royal family, clouds and princesses.

Ren Pingsheng hugged her into his arms with his backhand, and said with a smile: "Among the people the minister knows, only His Royal Highness is so innocent. ”

Liu Yunmeng listened, a smile appeared between his eyebrows, and he was about to speak, when he suddenly reacted, snorted, and said, "You mean, among the people you know, only Bengong can be so naïve?" ”

Worthy of Her Royal Highness the Princess.

It's really top-notch understanding.

Ren Pingsheng said a sentence in his heart, and changed the topic: "Why did His Highness come to Lanzhou?" ”

Hear this question.

Liu Yunmeng wanted him not to interrupt, but before he could say anything, he suddenly remembered what was going on, his face was worried, and he said with a serious face: "By the way, this palace is here to tell you, don't go back to Beijing!" ”

Ren Pingsheng frowned slightly and asked, "Because of my father's business?" ”

Liu Yunmeng was a little surprised: "You know everything? ”

Ren Pingsheng shook his head: "I just heard the businessmen mention it, they said that my father rebelled, took the iron cavalry all the way south, and killed many officials. ”

Liu Yunmeng thought for a second and said: "It's not a rebellion, at least my father didn't say so, but those hundred officials wrote to impeach the king of Zhenbei and asked my father to send troops to suppress it.

Just a few days ago, hundreds of officials also jointly signed a letter, knelt in front of the door of the Qianqing Palace, and asked His Majesty to convict the king of Zhenbei of rebellion and send troops to suppress it. ”

Emperor Zhaowu didn't bother?

Ren Pingsheng raised his eyebrows.

So it seems.

The facts are not much different from what I guessed.

Emperor Zhaowu and his father sang a double reed.

Let Daddy be this wicked man, send troops south, and kill those moths in the local government.

Anyway, it's not the first time Dad has done this kind of thing.

Back twenty years ago.

The father, who had just been named the king of Zhenbei, was put on a hat of self-respect by the hundred officials.

In the past 20 years, there have been countless pieces of impeachment of King Zhenbei's intention to rebel.

For Dad, doing this kind of thing has no psychological burden at all.

But.

My sister-in-law is right.

Emperor Zhaowu was in his position, and it was impossible to kill all the officials.

When you can't stand it, you will still obey the wishes of the officials.

Even if he doesn't convict his father of rebellion, he will try his best to appease the officials.

No doubt.

For hundreds of officials, the best punching bag is their own proton.

Even not long ago, he fought against the demon clan for the imperial court, and finally turned the tide.

Thinking like this, he heard Liu Yunmeng in his arms continue: "Anyway, you can't go back to Jingshi, this palace is coming out with you this time, and when the limelight passes, let's come back." ”

When Ren Pingsheng heard this, he was slightly stunned, and when he looked down, he saw that Liu Yunmeng's good-looking peach blossom eyes were full of determination, obviously more than just talking.

After a few breaths of silence.

The corners of his mouth hooked up with a smile and asked, "Then if Your Majesty believes that the northern border is rebelling, what does Your Highness plan to do?" ”

“……”

Liu Yunmeng never seemed to have thought about this problem, and Liu Mei couldn't help frowning and fell silent.

On the one hand.

She didn't want to leave Ren Pingsheng.

On the other hand.

She also didn't want to leave the Jingshi who she had lived in all her life, and her beloved father.

Seeing this scene, Ren Pingsheng chuckled, hooked her chin, and asked, "Your Highness doesn't plan to leave with the minister?" ”

"No, it's not ......"

Liu Yunmeng hurriedly denied it.

Ren Pingsheng asked again: "Then His Highness plans to leave Jingshi forever and never see Your Majesty again?" ”

Liu Yunmeng was slightly stunned, and subconsciously shook his head.

Ren Pingsheng said: "Has Your Highness ever heard that you can't have both fish and bear's paws?" ”

You can't have it both ways......

When Liu Yunmeng heard this, he couldn't help but think that he would never see Ren Pingsheng or his father's future, and a depression rose in his chest, and he couldn't spit it out, and he couldn't swallow it.

After a few breaths, her eyes were red, as if tears were rolling, she looked pitiful, and said in a trembling voice: "Don't ...... like this in this palace"

Ren Pingsheng saw her look like pear blossoms with rain, he was immediately distressed, lost his funny thoughts, and hurriedly reached out to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes for her, and after softly comforting her, he asked with a smile: "Has Your Highness ever thought that bandits are rampant all the way from Beijing to Lanzhou, and how can a weak woman, alone and wearing brocade clothes, arrive at the inn safe and sound?" ”

Liu Yunmeng was slightly stunned, and then seemed to realize something, his eyes lit up, and he said, "You mean, someone is secretly protecting the palace?" ”

Ren Pingsheng said with a smile: "Your Highness is still as smart as ever. ”

Liu Yunmeng raised his head slightly, and said proudly: "That's nature." ”

After a pause, she seemed to think of something again, held her head high, looked at Ren Pingsheng, blinked her big watery eyes, and said, "Since this is the case, does it mean that my father acquiesced to the palace leaving with you?" ”

Ren Pingsheng said: "The king's heart is unpredictable, and no one in the world knows what His Majesty thinks in his heart." ”

Liu Yunmeng said: "No matter what my father thinks, as long as we act according to the plan, even if my father doesn't agree to be with you in this palace, we have to agree in the end." ”

As soon as this remark came out.

Ren Pingsheng immediately realized what she wanted to say: "Your Highness refers to ......"

"That's right!"

Liu Yunmeng threw himself into Ren Pingsheng's arms, looked at him with his head held high, his pretty face was slightly red, his eyes were watery, and he said: "As long as we cook raw rice into rice, even if my father hates you and King Zhenbei, for the sake of the face of the palace, he will treat you lightly." ”

When Ren Pingsheng heard this, he opened his mouth, wanted to say something, hesitated, and finally didn't speak.

I have to say.

Sometimes.

The sister-in-law looks shrewd and capable, and she is very intelligent.

Sometimes.

Again, too naïve.

Emperor Zhaowu's love for her on weekdays is indeed different from that of other princes and princesses.

But that was only without touching the imperial power.

For an emperor who has reigned for twenty years, nothing is more important than imperial power, even family affection.

As long as his father really rebels.

Don't say anything about raw rice cooked rice.

Even if his grandson has grown up, he will kill him.

It's just that.

These words are meaningless to Liu Yunmeng, it is better to be silent.

Ren Pingsheng thought about it for a while, and then heard Liu Yunmeng in his arms say in a soft voice: "Ren Pingsheng, this palace misses you so much......"

Ren Pingsheng gently pinched her smooth and fair face, and said with a smile: "It has been less than ten days since the minister left Jingshi. ”

Liu Yunmeng said: "Since you left the Jingshi, this palace feels that there is no hope for the days, and there is no interest in basking in the sun and watching the stars every day......

Ren Pingsheng raised his eyebrows and teased: "Have you read all those scripts treasured by His Royal Highness?" ”

Liu Yunmeng was slightly stunned, and soon realized that he was talking about those scripts.

Her pretty face was hot, she gently slapped his chest, and said coquettishly: "When this palace speaks, you are not allowed to interrupt!" ”

Ren Pingsheng coughed twice pretendedly.

Although he knew that he was pretending, Liu Yunmeng was still a little worried and asked, "Are you okay?" ”

As soon as the words fell.

Ren Pingsheng reached out and grabbed her slender wrist, put it on his chest, and said: "There was something wrong, but when I saw His Highness, I was immediately fine......" (end of this chapter)