Tian Xiaotong and others left Suzhou, and Zhang Qichao and others did not know about this. They are still desperately flipping through the roster, hoping to find Tian Daoxing or Li Shaoyang's second identity.

The hard work paid off, and finally with the concerted efforts of everyone, one person fell into the eyes of Zhang Qichao and others. That is the former Zhan Shifu Zhan Shi, and the current Prime Minister of the Imperial Court Ma Chong.

Feng Huaien has been in charge of the school guard for a long time and knows a lot about the important ministers of the imperial court. In his impression, Ma Chong has always been unusually low-key. rarely interacted with officials, and Ping Su also kept persuading Wei Chan, who was still the prince at the time, hoping that the prince could learn from Yayan and be humble. The emperor also rewarded Ma Chong for this. After Wei Chan succeeded to the throne, Ma Chongfu soared to the position of prime minister.

The reason why Zhang Qichao thinks that Ma Chong is very suspicious is based on several points. First, Ma Chong was not born in the imperial examination. The second is that although he is very low-key, he secretly makes a lot of silver dots, but the court has no evidence. Third, most of the whereabouts of the young man are missing about the person's place of origin.

Yang Qian said: "Since Ma Chong is the most suspicious, is he Tian Daoxing or Li Shaoyang?"

"No matter who he is, there is no doubt that he is plotting Jiangnan and even the whole world. Zhang Qichao said categorically, "We must stop his plot and at the same time raze the six islands." ”

Feng Huai'en raised his concerns based on his long-term experience: "As far as I know, Ma Chong has always been trusted by the new emperor. The new emperor was able to succeed to the throne, and Ma Chong also contributed a lot. Such a lord cannot be shaken without conclusive evidence. If you don't do it, you will be beaten by the other party. ”

Zhang Qichao couldn't be clearer about this. Back then, King Pingnan's rebellion was almost known to passers-by, but the emperor had no way to punish him. It's only because there is no conclusive evidence that it takes so long. There are twists and turns, needless to say.

Yang Qian said: "Tsushima Chong can't start for the time being, why don't you start from the six islands in the south of the Yangtze River first." That's their roots, and if they break the six islands in the south of the Yangtze River, maybe they will be able to find evidence. ”

"I agree with Yang Qian's proposal, this is indeed a way. Tuoba Shiruo changed his words and asked, "But, which island should we start from?"

"Let's start with Hangdao!" Zhang Qichao had some considerations, "Now that Ji Jiao is on Tian Xiaotong's side, they are very likely to go to Xiangdao." But we didn't know anything about what happened on the island, and we rushed to it, and the good luck was unpredictable. The island has deteriorated, and we can take the opportunity to cut off this scourge. ”

Yang Qian nodded in agreement, and expressed his thoughts, "I think the most important thing is that Tian Xiaotong will definitely take time to deal with the island, which is beneficial to us." ”

Listening to the heated discussion among the young people, Zhang Zongzhou did not interject until they all finished speaking. Only then did he say: "There is also a worst estimate, if Ma Chong perceives that we know his true identity. Will he take the privilege of the prime minister and suppress us first, or even disadvantage us? ”

Zhang Qichao and Yang Qian glanced at each other and looked at each other. Obviously, they didn't think about the question raised by Zhang Zongzhou.

Feng Huaien took Zhang Zongzhou's words and added: "Master Zhang's words are very reasonable, in fact, Princess Shude is also a big problem for the new emperor. In addition, the Zhang family has always been worried about by the imperial court, and if Ma Chong instigates it, it will be a catastrophe. ”

Zhang Qichao looked at Wei Yan and said suspiciously: "The identity of the lady is a heart disease in the heart of the imperial court, I can understand it." Why is the Zhang family also worried about by the imperial court?"

Feng Huaien did not answer immediately, but turned his head to look at Zhang Zongzhou and asked what he meant.

When Zhang Qichao saw this move, he became more and more confused.

Zhang Zongzhou saw that Feng Huaien was asking for his opinion, and nodded that he could say yes. There are some things that young people should know.

With Zhang Zongzhou's consent, Feng Huaien said with a heavy expression: "The imperial court has always enforced the sea ban, so that silk, porcelain, tea, etc. have no market. No sales means no taxes, but the people's taxes can no longer be added. In addition, the frontier was not restless, and the treasury was increasingly empty. ”

Zhang Qichao, Yang Qian, Tuoba Shiruo, and Wei Yan held their breath and listened carefully to Feng Huaien's words.

Feng Huaien continued: "It is no longer possible to plunder the people, and increasing taxes will only backfire and cause unrest. The only way is to start with the merchants, since ancient times, have you ever seen any businessmen rebel? The Zhang family in Suzhou, the Qian family in Hangzhou, and the Yan and Cao gangs in Yangzhou are all in the hearts of the imperial court. ”

After listening to this, Zhang Qichao suddenly realized and said, "No wonder I heard that my old father is sick, and he is still closed to the door." I just thought it was because of the elder brother, but I didn't expect that there was such a reason. ”

Zhang Zongzhou looked at the four of them with heavy faces, and said with a smile: "I brought it up just to let you know that nothing will be so simple." You can already be on your own, and you can no longer be like a child, doing things without scruples. As for us......" glanced at Xia Jinmei beside her, and continued: "Our old couple has already taken precautions, you just have to do it boldly and boldly." ”

"Father, is there really no problem?" Zhang Qichao was still a little worried.

"No problem, the path you have walked for your father is more than the white rice you eat, rest assured. Zhang Zongzhou's words made Zhang Qichao feel a lot more at ease.

Yang Qian said: "Since my uncle and aunt have already taken precautions, then Suzhou doesn't need us to worry." Pack up and set off for Quanzhou early tomorrow morning. ”

"Okay!" Zhang Qichao and Tuoba Shiruo replied loudly. Only Wei Yan didn't respond, and her expression looked lonely.

After dinner, they went back to their rooms to pack their luggage. Wei Yan carefully packed up for her husband, and didn't say a word during the whole process.

Zhang Qichao stood aside and watched until Wei Yan finished cleaning up. Softly asked, "What, do you want to go south with us?"

Wei Yan complained: "If Tuoba Shi is not also a woman's family, why can she go and leave me at home." ”

"Isn't my sister going south, you can stay with her at home. Zhang Qichao brought out his sister.

"Hmph, you're fooling me again. Wei Yan sat on the edge of the bed, with tears in her eyes, and said, "My sister is a member of Feihuafang, so it is naturally inconvenient to go south. ”

Zhang Qichao hurriedly sat next to Wei Yan and hugged her, explaining: "I'm also worried about you, the rivers and lakes are stormy, the sword has no eyes, what should I do if I hurt you." Besides, if the martial arts and poetry are far above you, looking at the rivers and lakes, it is also a quasi-first-class level. ”

Listening to her husband's analysis, Wei Yan finally confided in her truth, "I don't really want to go, it's just that since you and I got married, you have been running around and have never had a good rest." I'm really worried about you, and I don't know how to answer when my in-laws ask when we're going to have a baby. ”

Zhang Qichao's heart was cold, and he had always only thought about how to deal with the disaster in Jiangnan, completely forgetting his responsibilities as a husband.

"Hey!" Zhang Qichao sighed and said, "I promise you, when the six islands in the south of the Yangtze River are calmed down, I will come back and accompany you all the time." ”

Wei Yan pushed Zhang Qichao away and said softly: "When do I want you to retire to the rivers and lakes, I just want you to know that there are so many things in martial arts, and you can't solve them alone." Wave after wave of unsettled, when is the day. ”

Zhang Qichao hugged his beloved wife and said in a deep voice: "It's not what you mean, but I am willing." I finally understood why Xiao Cuo insisted on retiring. His state of mind, I deeply experienced it at this moment. ”

"Xianggong" Wei Yan closed her eyes and snuggled in her husband's warm arms, unable to say a word again.

Zhang Qichao felt the warmth in his arms, and secretly swore in his heart that the day when the six islands in the south of the Yangtze River were calm would be the time for me to retire.

"The people of today do not see the ancient times and the moon, but the present month once looked like the ancients. Yang Qian looked up at Haoyue in the sky, and suddenly remembered this poem and couldn't help but read it.

"I didn't see it, the playboy who has always been bohemian also lamented that life is short. Tuoba Shiruo still did not forget to sneer at Yang Qian.

Yang Qian squinted at Tuoba Shiruo and said, "I just accidentally saw my younger sibling's lonely expression, and I felt it." ”

"Hey, Zhang Qichao is too. Ever since he got involved in the rivers and lakes, he has been running around outside. Tuoba Shiruo also sighed with emotion, "The little couple gets together less and separates more, and now they are separating again, can they not be sad." ”

Yang Qian said suddenly: "Life is so short, you can stay with the person you love for a lifetime, why bother with the wind and rain of the rivers and lakes!"

Tuoba Shiruo looked at Yang Qian and felt that he didn't seem to be as bad as he imagined.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Yang Qian noticed Tuoba Shiruo's expression and asked.

Tuoba Shiruo smiled slightly, and said in his heart: "It's still that annoying person!" but said: "It's nothing, I just think you've grown up." ”

"Cut~~~ I'm not a child, I said I've grown up. Yang Qian muttered and said dissatisfied.

Tuoba Shiruo laughed out loud, with a hint of strangeness in her bright smile.