Wolf boy

Counting the days when Zong Shuo took command of Zhaocheng and went deep into the grasslands, Heliantao hadn't seen this cousin who almost grew up together in person for many years.

This person has been taciturn since he was a child and rarely communicates with others, but he knows the inside story. Zong Shuo is poisonous in his body, and he has long been in danger. As Zong Shuo grows older, even his temper is also affected, which is not only difficult to understand. , and gloomy and gloomy, but also fierce.

He used to be a little scared, but when he was young, his mother and concubine were not favored, so he had to obey the arrangement of the palace, and stayed in this place with trepidation. Beside my strong brother.It is said to be companionship, but in fact it is a small nail placed by his side, so that others will always know what this prince's orphan is doing in the Buddhist sects of the world.

Until someone in the palace made a move, bribed his guards, and pressed him in the pool outside the house, almost drowning.They wanted to kill two birds with one stone, so that they could get rid of their own prince who was about to grow up, and at the same time blame Zong Shuo.At that time, he still didn't understand, at the moment of life and death, he only felt his neck loosen, the water in front of his eyes turned red, and his back was hot and humid.

Looking back, he saw that the guard had already been slashed to death by his "brother". His head rolled into the pit, and hot human blood splashed on his back. He felt hot and sticky, making his hair stand on end.

The prince's orphan still had the same cold face, hacking someone to death without even raising his eyebrows, like trampling an ant to death.

After that, the two still didn't talk much, but Heliantao was not so afraid of Zong Shuo anymore, because he knew that this person would not kill him, but other people in the palace. They tightened their hands and gradually He strangled the necks of himself and his concubine mother, the mother and son had no power and power, and had entered a poor alley.

So, he began to plan gradually, plotting to fight back.But no matter what movements he made, his cousin didn't care, and even when a killer accidentally crossed the line to his side, he swung his long knife and killed him completely.

When the two were still young, they didn't exchange much words, but Helian Tao would quickly hide under Zong Shuo's window when his life was in danger. Will not drive myself away.

He Liantao survived those years, until he got older, the situation of their mother and son gradually improved under his careful management.But his perennial "talisman" has changed places, no longer stopped in the Zen temple, but took his long knife and set off in command. It is rare.

But when Heliantao got closer to the court, the more he understood why the royal family couldn't tolerate Zong Shuo.

The former crown prince Wencheng Wude, the heart of the world, among the literati and military generals, there are many old minions, some of them are not for fame and fortune, but only for kindness and ambition, it is extremely difficult to shake.Since Zong Shuo left the Buddhist temple, he has gradually begun to show his prominence. This person who has been trained as a prince since he was a child, no matter in terms of skill or resourcefulness, he is beyond the reach of others, and the princes are far behind.So the balance of the court began to tilt again.

But I don't know who spread the news first, that Zong Shuo had already been poisoned by a strange poison, and that his life would not be long. Only then did the wind that was about to blow be stopped, causing many people to wait and see silently.

Politics is a big gamble. If you win the bet, it is not impossible to add a yellow robe.So, many people are waiting, some are waiting for Zong Shuo to die, some are waiting for Zong Shuo to live.

If you ask Helian Tao which side he is waiting for, maybe even he himself can't tell clearly, people are always very complicated and multi-faceted.

In the small hut in the bamboo forest, the two faced each other again, it was not what it used to be, neither of them was what they used to be.

Zong Shuo spoke out first, "You know why I'm looking for you, you'd better tell me straight."

He Liantao groaned and didn't speak, he just knew it, so he couldn't be good at it, it had too much to do with it.

"The truce of war and trade is for the long-term benefit of the two countries. Conquests cost people money and waste money. The imperial court has long been empty. You are in charge of the household department. You should understand."

"Brother's praise, this king is a minister of the household department. Whether it is war or peace, whether to trade or not, I really can't make a decision, and I don't have that much power."

The matter is complicated, and He Liantao is still weighing the pros and cons. He has great ambitions and vision, so he knows that mutual business and market are extremely important for the two countries to restore peace.Today's emperor's methods of killing are outdated.But he was extremely hesitant, standing on the opposite side of his father, as far as he is now, he doesn't have the capital yet.

The two of you come and go, one sentence after another, confronting and probing back and forth.

Ah Tong probably understood what the two were talking about, but he couldn't understand the twists and turns.Both of these two are people who can say three or four layers of meaning in one sentence, and a person who can taste different tastes in their eyes.Those born in the royal family are probably like this.

It's just that Zong Shuo got impatient in the end, and didn't want to continue acting with He Liantao. He deeply felt that it was unnecessary, so he simply opened his mouth directly, resisting the vital point.

"Helianjie, I've already started to deal with it, you can make peace with peace of mind."

Zong Shuo's meaning was very clear, he directly pointed out the ambition behind Helian Tao's peaceful and humble face.The current emperor has only four princes, and two of them are still young. Excluding Helian Jie, it is self-evident that he will be a great candidate.No matter how Helian Tao opposed the emperor's political views, he would be safe.

After all, the emperor doesn't look like Neng Xianshou Yongchang either.

He Liantao stared at Zong Shuo suddenly, the two stared at each other silently, Zong Shuo casually picked up a cup of tea and drank it.

This scheming Fifth Prince knew a long time ago that Helian Hee was not his strongest obstacle, but this one in front of him was.This man is the first son of the former prince, and he is of a more orthodox bloodline than his father. If it weren't for the strange poison in his body, the world would have been different.In the past, perhaps because of his love for protecting each other when he was young, or because of the changes in the political situation in the court, he had always been on Zong Shuo's side, so he knew better about the strength of this person.

Seeing Zong Shuo return safely from the grassland now, his complexion is no longer gloomy and gloomy as before, it seems that even his face has changed a little and opened up a lot.

He Liantao had only one thought in his mind, he was seeking skin from a tiger.

Zong Shuo took the last sip of tea, looked at He Liantao's undecided toast, and sneered.When he was young, his suspicious personality was engraved into his bones. He was originally a trustworthy person.

Ah Tong looked at the two who fell silent, and sighed unconsciously.

Zong Shuo immediately put down his teacup, got up and walked towards Ah Tong, "What's wrong?"

Ah Tong patted Zong Shuo on the shoulder, "Hey, you two have a good talk! I think my cousin is nice, so don't scare him."

Zong Shuo frowned, and glanced at Helian Tao, "I never scare him, my cousin is timid, he scares himself."

When Ah Tong heard it, he also felt that it was true, and an unknown number of guards surrounded the door openly and secretly, which showed that this person was really timid.

He Liantao raised his head, and saw that standing beside the young man, Zong Shuo's body had obviously softened, and he no longer had the fierce spirit he had when he was a child. He was no longer like a Shura Yasha, but like a human being.

It's just that human beings have emotions and desires, weaknesses, and human beings have hatred and desires.What is the plan of this old descendant of the former king who has long been exterminated.

But at this point in the situation, Helian Tao's eyes were fixed, and he became decisive. He no longer hesitated, stood up and cupped his hands, "His Royal Highness King Heisei seeks a residence, and this king should accompany him." He already had the idea of ​​peace, that is After thinking about it, he carefully set up a set of effective methods for people's livelihood, but he never had the time.

Zong Shuo nodded, "Business, intermarriage, after a few generations, there will be no war."

Helian Tao paused, "It's hard."

He didn't expect Zong Shuo to think this way. The nobles of the Central Plains, especially the royal family, have been adhering to the views of blood and family for many years, and the idea that foreigners are barbaric enemies is deeply rooted.

Zong Shuo stared closely at Helian Tao, at this royal nobleman who had been hiding under his window since he was a child and died. He wanted to take a closer look at him, and then hold his guts. He examined this person to see if he could become Lord of the world.

Under Zong Shuo's gaze, Heliantao was finally aroused, and the ambitions and ambitions that had been hidden for many years suddenly came to light. His practice gave him the confidence to control the world.

"I will do my best to rule the people. After myself, no matter the north or the south, the world is for the people."

Zong Shuo finally nodded, stopped talking, turned around and took Ah Tong to leave.

It's just that Heliantao called Zong Shuo behind his back, but he didn't call Zong Shuo's official name or title, but called him cousin in a strict manner.

"Cousin, the world is vast, and the people are confused. One step further is a sea of ​​swords and flames, and one step back is a sea of ​​flames. What do you want?"

Zong Shuo didn't turn around, but continued to lead Ah Tong out of the bamboo gate, "Please what I want."

"Who are you?"

Helian Tao finally asked what he had been thinking for many years.

"Who the hell are you? Is it a solitary soul left by the old family in the grassland, or the royal family who is connected with my Helian blood. You are swaying left and right, and you are uncertain about killing and killing. Who are you!"

Zong Shuo finally stopped, but still said nothing, and led A Tong, surrounded by many hidden guards, walked slowly out of the bamboo forest without looking back.

After the French ceremony, the eminent monks in various Buddhist temples gradually left Yunzhong Temple after paying homage to the holy monk and taking away the relics. This ancient temple on the top of the mountain returned to its former peace and security.

Late at night, the deep and distant temple bell rang from the Yunzhong Temple with white walls and green tiles, and then echoed low among the undulating mountains.

Zong Shuo took Ah Tong back to his old residence in the temple many years ago. This is just a small room, not far from the holy monk's meditation room. It is very quiet and clean. The tables, chairs and beds are old-fashioned. It can be seen that the master has been deliberately keeping it.

The two were lying on the small couch, with the breeze blowing outside the window, and the slumped curtain fluttering slightly, Ah Tong was lying on Zong Shuo's chest, besides the man's strong heartbeat, he could vaguely hear someone other than Yuandian. The sound of a monk knocking on a wooden fish.

The young man seemed to have been feeling cold for the past few days, Zong Shuo held Ah Tong's hand with his big hand, and then covered the quilt tightly, hugging him warmly in his arms.

But he kept his eyes open, looking at the top of the bed in silence.He was questioned today, but he didn't know how to answer. Who is he?Sometimes the two phases pull.

Ah Tong nestled in Zong Shuo's arms, feeling the man's warmth and silence.

After a while, the boy called the man, and then said a word slowly but firmly.

"Zong Shuo."

"You're just you, now lying next to me, warming my hands, exhaling warm breath."