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Qi Yuan: "...Father."

The father and son looked at each other in blank dismay, Qi Yuan was not mentally prepared at all, he was very unfamiliar with this father who suddenly appeared.

Qi Zhuo was surprised. After two years away from home, other people's children are getting bigger and bigger. What's wrong with his own...why do they feel like they're growing backwards?It is rare to be lively and lively, with a little childishness.

Mrs. Peng thought they were excited, pulled Qi Yuan over with one hand, asked him a few words in a warm voice, and asked him to salute his father.

Qi Yuan seemed to be dreaming, after seeing the ceremony, he sat down at the side and listened to the conversation for a long time before he knew the whole story.

That day, Qi Zhuo and General Zuo led a surprise attack with [-] dead soldiers, burned King Xichuan's food and grass camp, and stole a lot of badger oil.However, when they were crossing the river, they suddenly encountered an obstacle, and the group of people separated, and more than half of them were lost.

Qi Zhuo and Shi Xian, as well as about a thousand soldiers from the Qin Battalion, Zhongzhong Battalion, and Deputy Zuo Battalion, were trapped on a pass in the Dushui River.The heavy fog lasted for several days, Qi Zhuo first arranged for soldiers to refresh, and then followed Shi Xian to explore the terrain all day.Unexpectedly, it would be a blessing in disguise, the two actually discovered the mechanism that General Tang set up here.

It turns out that although this pass is in a trembling stream, it is a dangerous place, with a very high terrain and a swift current, so it is difficult to get close to it. Because of the narrowness of the place, neither army paid much attention to it.However, the Dushui River is the place where the two armies must pass through. King Xichuan's grain and grass were burned. If he is angry and rushes to attack, he must pass through the Dushui River first.

Qi Zhuo's command is not many manpower, seeing that there is an agency at this time, it is natural to make the best use of it.Order the soldiers to repair on the island, and then wait for the opportunity.

Sure enough, half a month later, the king of Xichuan launched a surprise attack, and dozens of bandit ships crossed the river quietly. The ship burned to the ground.After the bandits found them, they thought they were in an ambush and fled in a hurry.There are also those who come to them and want to snatch the dangerous land.

Shixian led the soldiers on the island to resist desperately, while Qi Zhuo secretly boarded the boat with a dozen of his own soldiers, disguised himself, and returned to the camp with Xichuan's deserters in the chaos.

As for how to enter the tent of King Xichuan later, and get the letter from Minister of War and King Xichuan, it was another thrill.

Qi Zhuo originally had the opportunity to ambush the king of Xichuan, but at this time the Minister of the Ministry of War has a [-] army in his hand. At this time, he is secretly colluding with the enemy. The matter is even more urgent. You must know that a [-] army can bring down the court with only military pay.

Qi Zhuo once tried flying pigeons to send letters, and sure enough, all the pigeons from Yungui to the capital were intercepted and killed without exception.He didn't want to startle the snake, but after knowing that the Minister of the Ministry of War thought he was missing, he followed his plan and returned to Beijing alone.

The interrogation along the way was much stricter than before, and Qi Zhuo had no way to clear the customs. Fortunately, he met a nobleman who was a perfumer in Guangzhou, so he went all the way to the capital.

Last night, he had already informed the emperor about the Minister of War.As for Gao Ya, there is no such person among his personal soldiers.

"General Shi was seriously injured, and that righteous man spent a few more days disguising General Shi and the rest of his own soldiers as incense pickers, and asked the villagers to take care of them." Qi Zhuo said, "That man is a true righteous man. , This journey takes me alternately by water and land, avoiding the places where many officers and soldiers hold hands. Without the help of righteous men, I'm afraid I won't be able to get out of Yunnan and Guizhou."

Peng's face was moved when he heard this, and he reached out to touch the scar on her husband's hand, and said with tears: "What the master said is, what is the name of this little righteous man? Can he be in Beijing now?"

Qi Zhuo nodded: "The little righteous man said that he would go to Yangzhou after this trip. His relative is an official of the Qi Mansion in Yangzhou, and he originally asked for a batch of goods. This time it was delayed. I was thinking about it." I don't know if there is any money in the family, so it's time to make some compensation for the little righteous man."

When Qi Yuan heard this, he was stunned.

Yangzhou Qi Mansion, an incense picker?

"That righteous man..." Qi Yuan suddenly remembered the person Steward Chen mentioned, and hurriedly asked, "Is that person surnamed Chen? His name is Chen Yuanji?"

"That's exactly the name." Qi Zhuo said in surprise, "How do you know?"

Qi Yuan didn't have time to explain, Chen Bo had sent a letter to Chen Yuanji originally, but now it was obviously wrong, Brother Chen didn't know that Chen Bo was in Beijing.

Qi Yuan hurriedly asked about the man's location, and sent someone to deliver a letter to Uncle Chen.After the boy left, he explained his correspondence with Yangzhou.

"At that time, my boy got an incense book. Although I was secretly happy to have a skill, I also wanted to explore the source of this incense. Later, on the day of the Dongchi meeting, the elder brother of the uncle's family wore an incense ball and I made it according to the incense. The ones were exactly the same, so the boy asked the source of the incense. The elder brother said that it was the soul-returning plum from the Qi Mansion in Yangzhou that the aunt bought for him with a lot of money."

Qi Yuan said, "That's why I wrote to the Qi Mansion in Yangzhou. It was a coincidence that the young master Bo Xiu over there once presented a incense book in front of the Buddha, which was exactly the same as what I got. That young master Bo Xiu Generosity and righteousness, the steward of the Qi Mansion came to the capital for this incense fighting event, and brought me a lot of earthenware, and introduced a person who specializes in selling spices, who is from Panyu, Guangzhou, and it is this Yishi Chen."

Qi Yuan said to Peng that he was a blessing in disguise, so his explanation was different from Fang Chenghe's.But this kind of thing is supernatural, and it is extremely perverted, and no one will know the reasoning twice.

Mrs. Peng suddenly realized: "The earthenware you mentioned a while ago as a gift from a friend belonged to the Qi family in Yangzhou?"

Qi Yuan nodded: "Exactly, they all belong to that Mr. Bo Xiu."

Qi Zhuo was at a loss, and felt that the son in front of him was very strange.Before Peng could tell him about the accident caused by Qi Yuan, she patted her husband's hand reassuringly.

"This is a god-sent fate. That Mr. Qi is not worried about the incense book being known, but instead asks the housekeeper to introduce you to the source of the goods. This kind of heart is hard to match." Peng laughed, "Now Chen Yishi has helped Your father is very busy, but our family owes a big favor."

Qi Yuan smiled and said: "That's not true, butler Chen brought the milling vats of Heyi Fragrance Shop. I originally wanted to earn some money by making incense, but the matter of spices has not been settled yet, so I only keep it in the original shop. Selling. If we can get in touch with Big Brother Chen this time, we will have a safe channel for spices in the future, and this shop can open a few more."

He was thinking about spices in his heart, wondering if Big Brother Chen had brought any good goods when he came to Beijing this time, and he wanted to inform Boxiu that his father was not dead, so he sat here for a while and said something was up, and hurried back to write a letter .

When Qi Yuan walked away, Qi Zhuo looked at Mrs. Peng hesitantly, and said hesitantly, "Ma'am, Yuan'er...how come I don't recognize him at all?"

Mrs. Peng sighed for a while, and then informed the mother and son that they were in danger at noon this year when they went to visit relatives.

Mrs. Peng said helplessly: "Yuan'er didn't remember anything after waking up, and committed suicide a few times. Later, Zhou Nanny and I watched day and night, and asked the doctor to prescribe tranquilizing medicine. It will take half a month for me to recover. After that, the child's temperament changed a bit..."

Qi Zhuo was stunned and did not respond for a long time.

"That's good, it looks more lively than before." Knowing that her husband couldn't accept it for a while, Peng patted her husband's hand and asked him, "How did you enter the palace overnight yesterday? The emperor is very suspicious of the uncle's mansion, why don't you just let him go?" If you want to take such a big risk, aren't you afraid that he won't admit it and will instead accuse you?"

"I didn't enter the palace. Yesterday Shi Nan took the emperor to another place." Qi Zhuo said in a low voice, "I was worried at first, but I just let it go, I was afraid that you and Yuan'er would be involved. But this matter is urgent... the Ministry of War Shangshu is a member of the King of Chu."

Peng's face turned pale with shock: "King Chu? But... the only son?"

"Exactly. I have been inquiring all the way. This king of Chu has some tricks, and the officers and soldiers of several guards also have close contacts with him. I am afraid that many old officials in the court still miss the former prince." Qi Zhuo said, "I am at home. I'm afraid I won't be able to stay for long, the matter of Yachuan must be resolved quickly."

The [-] troops were dragged to Yachuan, they couldn't afford food and pay, and they were afraid of mutiny if they didn't pay.After much deliberation, the emperor and his ministers came up with an idea of ​​cede land for peace.

Well now, I learned that Shangshu of the Ministry of War had already secretly colluded with the King of Chu, and originally wanted to form an alliance with King Xichuan, and let the area of ​​Yunnan and Guizhou go, so that King Xichuan could help King Chu succeed... Emperor Yuan Zhao was so ashamed last night that he almost died of anger.

Fortunately, now that Qi Zhuo is disturbing, King Xichuan's alliance may be temporarily impossible, but the [-] army is a problem.Yachuan is thousands of miles away from the capital, if Dou Shangshu falsely preaches the imperial decree, it may cause serious trouble.Fortunately, there are still Xu Ying and others in the army, many of them are descendants of lords, and they will not easily follow the army to rebel.

Emperor Yuan Zhao thought about it for a long time, and finally he could only think about letting Qi Zhuo and Shi Xian go back with the imperial decree, forcing the Minister of the Ministry of War to hand over the tiger.

They already had some prestige in the army, and they knew the military situation in Yachuan area very well.Of course, since the other party has objections, I'm afraid they won't be caught without a fight. The danger in this can only be resolved by Qi Zhuo and General Shi themselves.

Mrs. Peng was very worried. She thought that the family would be able to reunite after her husband returned safely this time, but who would have thought that there would be even greater dangers waiting behind.

The next day, Qi Zhuo was summoned into the palace, and the ministers who originally advocated peace talks were afraid that they would be held accountable, so they expressed the emperor's sageness one after another.

Emperor Yuanzhao said: "In this way, Qi Zhuo will be the commander-in-chief. However, the progress of the military must be reported and reported, and it cannot be specialized."

Qi Zhuo hesitated for a moment, Yachuan is thousands of miles away from the capital, how will the military progress be reported?Emperor Yuan Zhao was frightened by the matter of Dou Shangshu, so he was not at ease even himself.I am afraid that another supervisor will be sent on this trip.

Sure enough, after a slight uproar in the court, Emperor Yuanzhao issued another decree: "...Order Cai Xian, Qiu Maofu and others to serve as the internal army and divide them into the battalions of the generals..."

All the ministers were taken aback for a moment, and now someone finally felt that something was wrong, and started buzzing about it.However, Cai Xian is as powerful as the sky, whoever speaks first will surely offend the great eunuch.

Qi Zhuo's heart sank, and he was about to express his objection when he saw a person in front of him, and said urgently: "Father, you can't!"

The buzzing of discussions in the DPRK stopped immediately.

Prince Zhou Yun said: "The land of Yunnan and Guizhou is far away from the capital. If everything is waiting to be done, I may miss the opportunity! What's more, the bad government of the previous dynasty, the disaster of the Han and Tang Dynasties, is nothing worse than the internal ministers ordering troops, interfering in political affairs, and supervising the army. Father, think twice."

A minister immediately followed him: "The minister seconded the proposal."

This kind of decision is too absurd, and within a moment, more than half of the ministers who seconded the proposal came out.

Emperor Yuanzhao was dissatisfied, so he had to change his words: "If that's the case... major matters should be decided, and minor matters can be resolved quickly."

The prince was anxious, and couldn't help asking: "Then what is the big thing, and what is the small thing?"

"Are you forcing me?" Emperor Yuan Zhao's expression changed, and he couldn't help saying angrily, "This world listens to you or to me!"

The prince's face turned pale, knowing that he had obviously touched Emperor Yuanzhao's sensitivity in his desperation, so he quickly knelt down to plead guilty.

The second prince has been waiting by the side all this time, but now he finally got the chance, he said sarcastically, "Elder brother even wants to take care of the emperor, so he is too impatient, maybe he forgot to bring the word "benevolence and filial piety" to boast about when he went out?"

The prince has always hated him. Seeing his provocative words, he sneered and said: "There are three things about being unfilial in etiquette. If you are willing to submit, if you trap your relatives and be unrighteous, you are the most unfilial. You only know how to flatter and obey all day long. He is the most unfilial, unfaithful and unrighteous person!"

"Father!" The second prince couldn't agree with the crown prince, so he turned to Emperor Yuan Zhao and said loudly, "I have a good plan to offer."

Emperor Yuan Zhao didn't sleep all night, and was so angry by the crown prince. Seeing the two brothers quarreling in the court hall, he was even more furious, and his chest heaved with anger.

Hearing that the second prince wanted to offer advice at this moment, Emperor Yuan Zhao slowed down for a while, and said, "Say it."

The second prince secretly glanced at Qi Zhuo first, but said: "Father, do you remember what I said yesterday? Just let Qi Zhuo's son, that young talent of Qi, come by my side. My son will be good to the young talent." Good to study until General Qi returns from victory."

After finishing these words, Manchu Wenwu suddenly became quiet.

When Qi Zhuo heard it, his heart was cold, but now he didn't hesitate any more, and simply said: "Your Majesty, I have been ill for several years, and I have lived in the uncle's house for a long time and have never experienced anything. I am unbearable to take on this important task. Your Majesty, please choose another good general and capable minister." !"

Emperor Yuan Zhao's heart was blocked, and he almost fell on his back in anger.

In order to prevent Qi Zhuo from rebelling, it is indeed a way to hold his son as a hostage. However, Qi Zhuo is a minister of the court, and this time he ventured into Beijing to deliver the military report, which is too unbearable.Even if it is to be done, it will be another secret order after the person leaves.How could the second prince say it so naturally?

Qi Zhuo's face has changed, and he is determined not to go to Yachuan at this time.

Emperor Yuanzhao was anxious and angry, pointing at the second prince for a long time, but suddenly, he fell back and passed out.

The eunuchs on the side turned pale with fright, and the ministers of the court and central government were in a mess, buzzing and making a mess.

Qi Zhuo and the ministers waited until the sun set, their stomachs were deflated, and Emperor Yuanzhao finally woke up.Everyone went home, although they were told not to spread the matter, but everyone knew in their hearts that Emperor Yuanzhao was probably suffering from a sudden illness.

When Qi Zhuo returned home, he naturally told his wife.Today, when the second prince asked Qi Yuan to accompany him to read, he clearly said what happened yesterday, it seems that this person has long coveted Yuan'er.He felt uneasy, and when he came back, he asked Qi Yuan where he had been the day before.

Mrs. Peng told about Qi Yuan's trip to Chengyuan with Xu Xuan from the Duke's Mansion.

Qi Zhuo said unexpectedly: "Xu Yu from the Duke's Mansion? Xu Ying's younger brother?"

Mrs. Peng said: "That's right. Mr. Xu helped Yuan'er a lot. Mr. Xu and Mr. Guo both contributed a lot to Gao Ya when he framed you. Later, I heard Mr. Xu said that it was thanks to Mr. Xu who took care of everything. Joint, he didn't suffer in prison. On weekdays, Yuan'er is also best with Mr. Zijing, and often goes to the Duke's mansion for two days."

"Oh?" Qi Zhuo thought for a while, when he went to court today, he did see a young man who was somewhat similar to Xu Ying, who was ranked last, but he could afford Lanzhi Yushu.But Qi Yuan hasn't made any friends for more than ten years, and now he often lives in the Duke's Mansion for just a few months?

Although the Duke's family is upright, the three sons of the family are very human, all of them have exquisite hearts, and he was suspected of surrendering to the enemy before, and he has no friendship with the Duke, how could his family be willing to take risks for Qi Yuan?Dare to get involved in the big event of defecting to the enemy and treason?

Now that Emperor Yuan Zhao is ill, he will not leave Beijing for a few days.

Qi Zhuo pondered, took two steps back and forth, and said to Mrs. Peng: "So, I should thank Mr. Xu well. You are a woman, and it is inconvenient to host a banquet. Now that I have returned home, I will give it to the Duke's mansion tomorrow." Send me a post, and ask Xu Zijing to come to the mansion to talk about it."

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There is no protagonist in the war part, so I won’t start writing, and the last two are happy reunions.

This is the author's first ancient style essay, try it a little first, and you can't control the long novel.

Stumbling, at least it's coming to the end

Amitabha.