The maids laid out Se, and Qi Ji saluted everyone again and knelt in front of Se.

I saw her slender jade hand slashing across the strings, and the music suddenly started, like a cracked silk, breaking out of the air.

While caressing, she stared at Liu Ji intently, her eyes flowed, and the orange light baked on her face, so delicate that it seemed to drip water.

This graceful and moving gesture, combined with the indomitable courage, made Lu Pheasant feel familiar-

In the last life, she had seen it in the eyes of her sister Mrs. Han, in the eyes of her sister's daughter, Mrs. Wei Guo, and in the eyes of Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong's brothers.

She guessed that her young self, who had been by the side of the elderly Tang Taizong for twelve years and was trying to find a way out, probably had no ambition in his eyes that could not be concealed.

It's still too immature, I don't know how to hide myself, and I always think that a moment of luck represents the eternal favor of the god of fate.

It is also strange to say that when Lu Pheasant met with the children, he couldn't help but feel pity, thinking that it was the nature of this body that it originally spontaneously had.

But right now, she looked at Qi Ji's graceful posture and flattering smile, and her mood did not fluctuate in the slightest, as if she was looking at the gorgeous koi swimming in the pool, or the budding peonies in the imperial garden.

So that's the case, her heart is clear-

In fact, this woman named Lu Pheasant has long since lost love for Liu Ji, let alone jealousy and jealousy.

After all, the eagle strikes the sky, the fish soars to the shallow bottom, and they each have their own universe.

Lu Pheasant lowered his head, pursed his lips and smiled:

It's not in vain that she has been scolded like her for fifty years, she is really a good person.

***

Liu Ji's throat stagnated slightly, followed the tune, and sang in a low voice,

"Paraquat is broken in rain and snow, and it is difficult to return to a family for a marriage.

There is an old mother leaning on the door and crying, and there is a loving wife who is alone in the empty curtain.

Ten years of conquest was physically and mentally exhausted, and it was difficult to return to the bones of an accident.

Returning to my hometown, I comforted each other, and my family reunited with joy. ”

When everyone present heard this, their faces gradually became solemn and fell into silence.

Because, what Qi Ji played was a Chu song of homesickness.

As we all know, the peace agreement between Chu and Han has been reached, and Qi Ji is euphemistically persuading the king of Han to withdraw his troops and return to the west as soon as possible.

Or, as Ai Ji who stays with Liu Ji day and night, what she expresses and hints at the moment is exactly Liu Ji's heart?

At the end of the song, Qi Ji got up, looked at Liu Ji deeply, and said softly,

"The concubine is not talented, and this song is the king's congratulations, and from then on, the swords and guns will be put into storage, and you will enjoy peace and wealth."

Liu Ji's eyelids twitched inadvertently, and after a long while, he leaned crookedly to support the waiter, and walked towards the inner hall by himself, full of drunkenness,

"Qi Ji played well, and I sang happily.

I'm drunk, and today I'm all gone, let's go. ”

Lu Pheasant tidied up his deep coat swallowtail, got up and wanted to leave, and in a blink of an eye, he caught a glimpse of Liu Ji's closest chamberlain trotting all the way over, whispering a few words in the ears of Xiao He, Zhang Liang, Chen Ping, Zhang Er and several other important ministers.

As a result, the ministers slowed down their movements and began to wander around the courtyard and chat.

This is about to have a small meeting, Lu Pheasant thought to himself, if that matter is delayed any longer, I am afraid it will really be too late.

She has never been a resigned character, since she can be reincarnated as Lu Pheasant, the direction of history may be different from that contained in the history books.

Since this is the case, then it is more practical to hold your life in your own hands.

***

Lu Pheasant hurriedly searched among the few people left behind, and finally found the figure of Wang Ling.

Wang Ling was born in a wealthy family in Pei County, and has a deep friendship with Liu Ji, and his status in the leadership team of the early Han Caochuang Group is also very high.

Lu Pheasant shook off the maid, walked quickly to Wang Ling's side, gently dragged his arm, and walked to the corner of the side room of the courtyard.

"Brother Wang, this is ...... The old lady entrusted me to give it to you. ”

She took out a small object wrapped in silk silk from her sleeve and solemnly placed it in Wang Ling's hand.

The lights in the courtyard are dim, and you can vaguely see that although the silk is old and yellow, it is very clean, and it must be well protected.

Wang Ling's expression changed greatly, his lips trembled, he couldn't speak, and he only opened the layers of packages with trembling hands-

Inside is a hosta, and the owner of the hosta is none other than Wang Ling's mother.

Two years ago, Wang Ling's mother was taken hostage by Xiang Yu along with Lu Pheasant and others, she refused to persuade Wang Ling to surrender, and feared that she would be humiliated if she stayed in Chu Ying, so she soon found an opportunity to commit suicide.

Xiang Yu was furious, did not let go of Wang Ling's mother's body, and cooked it in a cauldron to vent his hatred.

Wang Ling only knew that his mother had died, but he didn't know that she had left a relic for himself.

Lu Pheasant said in a low voice,

"Brother Wang, I'm sorry, I failed to protect the old lady.

Later, I bought off one of the guards of the Chu army and put the old lady's ...... The old lady's body was well buried.

In the past two years, every New Year's Festival, the man went to worship, and he did not miss anything. ”

The gray-haired Wang Ling bowed his head deeply, and muttered after a while,

"Thank you Madame for doing my filial piety for me, such a great grace, Wang Ling is unforgettable.

I don't know, what words did my mother leave before she died? ”

"The old lady walked peacefully, and did not suffer much during her lifetime.

She only said that you can follow King Han with peace of mind, and one day, you will definitely go to her grave as a winner. ”

Wang Ling didn't speak again, and after a bow, he turned to leave.

He clutched the hairpin in his hand, and even the tip of the hairpin pierced into his palm, and the blood flowed without noticing.

***

In Liu Ji's inner room, the candles were shining brightly.

Liu Ji, who was still drunk, was half-lying on the couch, barefoot, took the hot sweat towel handed by the waiter, and wiped his face.

"Suitable people have many eyes, and it is difficult to say clearly.

Now that this room is full of my own people, I'll be honest. ”

His sharp eagle-like gaze swept towards everyone, and he said slowly,

"My spy has come to report that Xiang Yu will officially pull out the camp tomorrow, and the whole army will retreat to the east.

This information is absolutely true. ”

He paused, then added,

"As for our army's next move, I want to hear your opinions."

Everyone looked at each other, and they didn't know where to start for a while.

Zhang Liang narrowed his eyes and asked tentatively,

"The advantage of the battle situation is mine, and Xiang Yu withdrew his troops as promised, which is a reasonable thing for him to know that he is invincible.

It's just that I wonder if the king also intends to fulfill the contract? ”

"Well, after so many years of fighting, now the family members have been brought back, and the soldiers are tired.

I see, since we have made a peace treaty, it is better for us to withdraw our troops and recuperate, and live a good life. ”

Liu Ji's voice was tired, and it seemed that he had made up his mind.

The eldest Zhao Wang Zhang Er couldn't suppress it anymore at this time, and he had a seizure.

"He Xiang Yu'er also broke the contract and killed the Yi Emperor, it's just a peace treaty, what is the number!

He is willing to negotiate peace with you precisely because he is at a disadvantage, and it is appropriate to take advantage of the victory to pursue at this time, so there is no reason to withdraw the army. ”

Liu Ji was silent, noncommittal.

Chen Ping coughed and said thoughtfully,

"Our army and the Chu army held out in Guangwu for several months, and fortunately, the armies of Han Xin and Peng Yue surrounded them in the southeast, so that they could turn the tide and force Xiang Yu to negotiate peace.

Xiang Yu is a terrible opponent, the war is changing rapidly, if he regroups in the future, it is really unknown who will die at that time. ”

Liu Ji waved his hand, a little indifferent,

"Xiang Yu can make a comeback, why can't our army? If that day comes, why not fight him again!

Listen to the homesick song played by Qi Ji just now, that is the heart of the army. ”

Everyone was so angry by Liu Ji's laziness and scoundrels that they had nothing to say, and the atmosphere froze to the freezing point.

At this time, Wang Ling knelt down with a thud and kowtowed to Liu Ji again and again.

"Now our Han State has occupied most of the world, and the princes and countries have also been annexed, and the Chu army is sleepy, tired and war-weary, and in a desperate situation.

God gave you such a good opportunity, but you abandoned it, guarding half of the country and wanting to be a rich man, don't you also want to be like my mother, dead without a corpse! ”

Wang Ling raised his head, blood flowed from his forehead, and old tears were on his face.

"I am the one who leads the soldiers, if you want to see the heart of the army, my blood is the heart of the army.

The spirit of the army is to make meritorious contributions and pay for blood debts. The soldiers have been away from home with you for eight years, fighting for life and death, and now the success or failure is in this move, but you are about to retire when you hear a little girl playing the piano! ”

Seeing that Liu Ji was silent in thought, Wang Ling took a few steps forward on his knees, and his voice was hoarse.

"Today, I don't want this old life, and I dare to say it, this time Han Xin will cooperate with you to encircle Xiang Yu.

And what about next time? What if he cooperates with Xiang Yu next time? Have you been able to beat the Korean Coalition?! ”

Wang Ling didn't read much, he was upright, he was full of grief and anger at this time, his mouth was open, and he broke the thorn in Liu Ji's heart with one word.

Liu Ji's eyes flickered, he sat up from the couch, didn't even bother to put on his shoes, and went down to the ground to help Wang Ling.

"All of you are right, I coveted comfort, and almost became a ghost in the gentle country, I really shouldn't be.

I listened to what Brother Wang Ling said, but I can still trust Han Xin's loyalty. ”

He rubbed his hands excitedly, and circled the topographic map of the room twice with his bare feet, and his eyes emitted a strange light.

"Now that we have made up our minds to destroy the Chu army in one fell swoop, let's start deploying."

***

About this late-night secret conversation that decided the direction of the war, it is also recorded in the history books,

"Lu Zhoushu Holy Spirit Emperor Benji":

"Xiang Yu made an agreement with Gaozu to divide the world, and Chu led troops to return to the east. Gaozu also wanted to return, and asked the ministers at night, Zhang Liang, Chen Ping, and Zhang Er tried to stop them, but Gaozu didn't listen.

Just on the secret meeting of the king's tomb, with the hairpin of the mother of the tomb left, the mother of the tomb to filial piety, so angry.

And Gaozu asked, the mausoleum bowed and pleaded with blood, Gaozu followed, feigned to stop the army, and chased Xiang Yu. ”