Non-dye Emperor Jingchen

Chapter 13

? Sui County is a little far from Xijing, and it is already at the junction of Qingzhou and Xuzhou.Xiao Qi and Yang Ziya went all the way, completely different from the bustling and bustling Xijing, only felt more and more desolate.

Xiao Qi sat on the carriage and looked out, against the dark sky, he saw that a few small villages in the distance seemed to have no life at all, he couldn't help feeling sad, and asked Yang Ziya who was riding in front of him: " Ziya, where are we?"

Yang Ziya calculated the time and said, "Should be able to reach Sui County in the evening. What's the matter? How about resting for a while?"

Xiao Qi didn't speak, but nodded slightly.

When he arrived at the tea shop in front, Yang Ziya helped Xiao Qi get off the carriage and sat in the carriage, and then let Xiao Er serve tea.

The waiter in the shop saw their battle and knew that these people were either rich or expensive, so he hurriedly put away his usual greedy face and brought out the best tea in the shop.

But the question is, for a son like Xiao Qi and Yang Ziya who came from a family in the capital, how could the best tea in this place be any better?

Xiao Qi took a sip, and coughed violently as if he had been choked, Yang Ziya panicked all of a sudden, Chu Jingchen thought something had been put in the tea.With a flicker of sword light, Chu Jingchen could pierce the waiter's neck with just a little force.

Xiao Er was trembling all over, almost peeing his pants in fear, there are not one thousand but eight hundred local hooligans who come to his store, but I have never seen such a character who wants to kill you without saying a word.

Xiao Qi's face was flushed because of coughing, he finally managed to calm down and said: "Jing Chen, stop, it has nothing to do with him."

Yang Ziya glanced at the tea and got a general idea. He returned to his usual expression and said, "Remove the tea and boil the water."

Xiao Er obediently agreed, he was frightened by Chu Jingchen, now he only dared to stand far away, and did not dare to get closer.

"Zi Ya," Xiao Qi finally spoke, and asked a strange question, "Why did we rebel?"

Yang Ziya froze for a moment, and the scene of the Xiao Mansion that night flashed before his eyes: "You are for revenge, and I am for you."

Xiao Qi smiled helplessly: "Zhao Lingcang held up the banner of orthodoxy just to get a share of the pie. Whether it is Yu Jie, Zhao Jichen, or us, they are just pawns in his hands now. Once the war breaks out, , the most unlucky ones will not be us, but..."

"It's the common people." Yang Ziya took his words.

"Well." Xiao Qi said: "I have to avenge the Xiao family's revenge. But because of my hatred, so many people were involved in the disaster of war..."

"Mingshen, it's not your fault." Yang Ziya's expression was extremely serious, "Even without you, there would be others. We may be Zhao Lingcang's pawns now, but we may not be in the future."

Xiao Qi's expression didn't change at all, instead he talked about the current court: "After the current emperor Zhao Jingyu came to the throne, in order to eliminate the late emperor's henchmen, he had to reuse Ning Zhou and Ning Yuhuan and his son. But later, even he When he himself could not control the power of Ning Zhou and his son, he started to use your father." He looked into Yang Ziya's eyes, "Ziya, once you raise an army, you will completely stand against them, you really, have you never regretted it? My loved ones are all dead, and I don't want to..."

It's a pity that Xiao Qi didn't know Yang Ziya's complicated thoughts at that moment, until what happened a long time later.Later, when Xiao Qi recalled this scene, he could only sigh, maybe in the dark, he should have his own destiny.

At least on the surface, Yang Ziya didn't hesitate at all: "I don't regret it. From the moment we fled, I haven't regretted it."

Xiao Qi knew that Yang Ju loved Yang Shu and hated Yang Ziya since he was a child, which was one of the reasons why Yang Ziya changed his name and surname in the past.Later, Yang Shu won the favor of the emperor because of his strategy, and the relationship between Yang Ju and Yang Ziya became even worse.

As for Xiao Qi's own mention of Yang Shuce's theory, he was really helpless.Because it was Xun Gechou's last wish, Yang Shu also studied under Xun Gechou, and Xun Gechou only accepted them as apprentices in his life.Xiao Qi started late, and Yang Shu and Yang Shu are only friends of the same family.

Xun Gechou had repeatedly lamented in front of Xiao Qi that Yang Shu had the ability to be an official, but not the ability to be a high-ranking official.Even his so-called last wish is to hope that Xiao Qi can help Yang Shu in the future.

Of course, after Xiao Qi found out about Xun Gechou's fake death, he only thought it was a farce.Of course, he may never know that it was the cause of this farce that had such a terrible impact on him and on countless people.

"Mingshen, if one day you gain supreme power, will you... try to change all of this?" Yang Ziya seemed to have spent a lot of courage to say such a sentence.

Xiao Qi only said four words: "I don't know." He paused for a moment, then continued, "I'm not a passionate person."

"I understand." Yang Ziya looked at the gloomy sky and said, "Let's go."

Not far from the Sui County Government Office, it was the place where the government distributes food to the victims. Xiao Qi and Yang Ziya watched from a distance the crowd who grew up as soldiers pushed and shouted.

Yang Ziya took out a few delicately packaged candies from his bosom, found a child about seven or eight years old and said he wanted to ask some questions, the child couldn't resist the temptation of the candies and nodded in agreement.

Xiao Qi asked gently: "What's your name?"

The little boy looked at Xiao Qi and then at Yang Ziya: "My name is A Qu, I am nine years old this year."

Xiao Qi touched his small forehead: "A Qu, tell me, when did your family have nothing to eat?"

A Qu thought for a long time, then shook his head: "I don't remember. It seems to be a long time ago. It has to be like this every year at this time. Dad often saves some food, but this year is especially serious."

"Then when did the government start distributing food?"

Ah Qu felt that he could finally answer a question, and was very happy: "I know this, just a few days ago."

Yang Ziya gave him the candy in his hand and asked, "What should I do when there is nothing to eat?"

A Qu quickly tore off the wrapping paper, put the candy in his mouth, and said inarticulately: "My second brother just got a serious illness and died, and then my father and mother saw that we were really hungry, so they sent the second brother. …”

Because he had sugar in his mouth, Xiao Qi and the others couldn't hear what he said clearly, but there was no need for them to listen anymore.

Seeing that they didn't speak, Ah Qu didn't know what he said was wrong. He was afraid that they would take the candy back again, so he simply ran away.

Xiao Qi's heart felt a little chilly: "I think of the allusion of the Spring and Autumn Period changing sons and eating."

Yang Ziya frowned, obviously feeling uncomfortable: "If Sui County is like this in Qingzhou, Zhao Lingcang belongs to it, what about other prefectures and counties?"

Xiao Qi remained silent, he remembered the question Yang Ziya asked him at the teahouse yesterday, and he felt he had found the answer.If he can't change all this, he can at least do something about it.

What Xiao Qi and Yang Ziya saw and heard in Sui County made them feel depressed. In the face of hunger, human relations, morality, and belief may be nothing.People have only one thought, to find food and survive.

When they were going to Sui County, Yu Jie, who was far away in Xijing, also received a task that gave him a headache.

That is to invite Yang Cheng out of the mountain.

Who is Yang Cheng?This person can be regarded as the teacher of the first emperor, who was once the Secretary of the Central Committee. After the current emperor ascended the throne, he submitted his resignation.His prestige among the students all over the world is extremely high, the Holy Majesty had no choice but to approve his so-called retiring from old age and returning to his hometown.

Yang Cheng doesn't take hard and soft, he is very difficult to deal with.Zhao Lingcang felt that this person was indispensable, and knew that he was loyal to the late emperor, so he wanted Yu Jie to invite him as the late emperor's son.

In fact, Yu Jie didn't like dealing with these scholars who were well-read in poetry and books, and there was no other reason, just because he didn't understand.When he was called by Zhao Lingcang to discuss matters, he felt confused when he heard those people quoting the scriptures. Thinking about it, he really thanked Xiao Qi from the bottom of his heart, because as long as he asked Xiao Qi, Xiao Qi would definitely give him an answer that he could understand. explanation of.

So when Yu Jie finally found Yang Cheng in Jingzhou, Yang Cheng was playing chess.

What was even more weird was that Yang Cheng was playing chess alone, and Yu Jie watched him think for a long time before putting down a white piece, and after a while he put down a black piece.This scene made Yu Jie a little dumbfounded, and he coughed a few times.

Yang Cheng looked up at him, and said: "It turns out that Master Yu is here. It's just right, why don't you accompany me to finish this game of chess?"

Yu Jie smiled and said, "I'm a vulgar player who doesn't know anything about chess. I'm really sorry."

But Yang Cheng said: "Okay then, just wait until I finish this game of chess."

What else did Yu Jie have to say, he could only look at the black and white chessboard and wanted to cry.

Yu Jie didn't know how long he stood there, maybe three hours, or maybe five hours?When it was getting dark, a servant came to hold the lamp, Yang Cheng heard the movement, got up and said: "That's all. Master Yu, please come with me."

Fortunately, Yu Jie has been in the army for many years. Although he is a little depressed, this level is not a problem.

Yu Jie first followed Yang Cheng to drink a few glasses of beer, and tasted the home-cooked food that Yang Cheng said his wife made.After dinner, Yang Cheng invited Yu Jie to go to the study for a short talk. Yu Jie knew that the purpose of this trip was the real beginning.

First of all, how to explain one's identity to Yang Cheng is the most important and also the most difficult issue.To Yang Cheng, the person in front of him was just an official surnamed Yu sent by the King of Wu, but Yang Cheng didn't know anything about the relationship between them.

Yu Jie was very regretful at this time, only hated why he didn't listen to Zhao Jichen's words and brought one or two staff members over.He thought about it again, and felt that according to Feng Mengyou's intention, it seemed that he was asked to come alone.

But the two had already taken their seats, Yang Cheng asked him with a smile: "Your Majesty came here at the order of the King of Wu, what's the matter?"

Yu Jie had no choice but to put all the things in his mind aside, stood up respectfully and bowed: "I'm Xia Yujie, I met Yang Gong."

Yang Cheng pondered for a moment and said, "Is your father Yu Jian?"

"That's right, my father, Yu Jian."

Here, Yu Jie was still thinking about how to tell Yang Cheng about this complicated relationship and the raising of troops, but Yang Cheng faintly noticed something unusual.If he remembered correctly, Yu Jian was leading troops in Yongzhou. Why did his son come to Qingzhou to serve as a subordinate to the invincible King Wu?

Yu Jie didn't know what Yang Cheng was thinking. In the end, he chose a seemingly reasonable method, which was to start with the late emperor: "I have heard that Yang Gong was loyal to the late emperor."

As soon as these words came out, Yang Cheng understood, and he smiled slightly: "King Wu, can you hold back any longer?"

Yu Jie was a little shocked: "Since Mr. Yang knows my purpose, I might as well say it bluntly. I have another name, Zhao Xihuai."

Yang Cheng stood up suddenly, his gaze was like a torch, and he looked at Yu Jie several times carefully, then shook his head: "You are not like the former emperor."

Yu Jie smiled and said, "When I first heard the news from King Wu, I didn't believe it either."

Yang Cheng instantly understood what he meant, it didn't matter who Zhao Xihuai was.As long as King Wu admits it, anyone can be Zhao Xihuai.Yu Jie was the one who knew he was being used but was willing to do so.

What is he for?Yang Cheng didn't understand, so he refused: "You go."

Yu Jie was not surprised, he bowed and retreated after saluting.He will come again, Yang Cheng knows it very well.

But in the end, Yu Jie still failed to invite Yang Cheng.He went there five times in total, each time Yang Cheng politely invited him to enjoy tea and plum blossoms.But no matter what Yu Jie said, Yang Cheng was unmoved.

On the fifth time, Yu Jie finally understood that he really failed this time.He couldn't figure out what Yang Cheng was thinking, so he had nothing to do, and it would be futile to continue like this.But he thought of a person, this person should have returned from Sui County.

In fact, Yu Jie really didn't want Xiao Qi to take this trip again, he could even imagine how ugly Yang Ziya's face would be when he went back.

He couldn't think of a better candidate, he just had an intuition that Xiao Qi had to have Yang Cheng's intuition.

Yu Jie originally thought that Xiao Qi might have a dusty appearance, but the reality was completely different from what he had expected.

Xiao Qi still looks like a clean and noble son of a family, although Song Cidao made him stay in a wheelchair for half a year and lose most of his vitality, but he doesn't know what kind of power in his body is forcing him to do so. Don't stand up and face it.With someone supporting him, Xiao Qi was able to walk like an ordinary person, but his posture was still a bit awkward.

He'll get better, it's just a matter of time.Yu Jie is very sure of this.

When Xiao Qi went to see Yang Cheng, Yang Cheng only glanced at him indifferently: "Are you also a lobbyist sent by King Wu?"

Xiao Qi was stunned for a moment and said: "A lobbyist is just one of them. Even if I can't persuade Yang Gong, I will be satisfied if I have the honor to meet Yang Gong."

Yang Cheng's expression was a little subtle, he felt that there seemed to be something special about Xiao Qi, but he couldn't tell where it was, so he asked casually: "How is your father doing now, is your body still in good health?"

Because Xiao Qi had notified his name before, and Yang Cheng had deliberately ignored world affairs for so many years and knew nothing about the changes in the capital, but this accidentally touched Xiao Qi's sore spot.

Xiao Qi clenched his fists involuntarily, and squeezed out a few words: "My father has passed away."

Seeing his appearance, Yang Cheng didn't know whether to ask further questions, so he comforted him a few words.

Who would have thought that Xiao Qi would tell the truth directly: "It is the Holy One who suspects that my Xiao family is deliberately rebelling, so..."

For revenge?Yang Cheng saw the hatred in Xiao Qi's eyes, and he had already made up his mind that he would not be persuaded by Xiao Qi, because they were all Zhao Lingcang's subordinates.The person Yang Cheng is loyal to can be the first emperor or the last son of the first emperor, but he will definitely not be King Wu.

Yang Cheng expressed his thoughts clearly, and Xiao Qi understood, so he never came to Yang Cheng again.

But he and Yu Jie still stayed in Jingzhou, Xiao Qi was waiting for a turning point.Although Yu Jie didn't quite understand, he didn't ask any more questions.

Until it snowed that day, it is reasonable to say that there is little snow in the south, not to mention the heavy snow that day, the two of them seemed to stay in the capital as in previous years in a trance.

Xiao Qi looked at Hongmei standing proudly in the snow outside the window, and smiled at Yu Jie: "It's time for us to meet Yang Gong."

Yu Jie was overjoyed: "Is there any good way?"

Xiao Qi smiled bitterly and said: "There is no good way, if this method is not effective, let's pack up and go back to Xijing."

So when Yu Jie saw Xiao Qi kneeling in front of the lobby after entering the Yang Mansion, he was taken aback, and then quickly stepped forward to pull Xiao Qi up: "You don't want to die?"

Xiao Qi said in a low voice: "Leave me alone, you just kneel with me."

Yu Jie didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "No...what kind of method are you doing? Even if you want to kneel, I'll kneel. Yang Ziya will kill me if you continue to torment like this."

Xiao Qi changed his usual gentle face: "Even if Zi Ya is here, he can't persuade me."

Seeing the two of them like this, the servant at the side rushed in and told Yang Cheng.

Yang Cheng was practicing calligraphy, when the servant said this, he said: "If they are willing, no one will be able to dissuade them."

The servant whispered: "I heard that Mr. Xiao is not in good health. In this weather, I'm afraid it's..."

Yang Cheng glared at the servant, and then the servant obediently went down.

It was already half an hour after Yang Cheng finished practicing the calligraphy.He unhurriedly drank a cup of hot tea and asked, "How long have they been kneeling outside?"

"It's been half an hour since I returned to the master."

"Okay." Yang Cheng sighed, "Take me to see them."

After that, Yang Cheng finally agreed to them.Of course it wasn't because he was moved by these two people, but for a very inexplicable reason.

This reason made Yang Cheng have a very bold guess in his mind. He never told anyone about this idea until the day when this idea came true. ?