Chapter 723 Li Ke’s correction of omissions (10,000 words, please vote for me!)
Just a moment ago it was sunny with bright morning glow, but in the blink of an eye it was covered with clouds. The plums in the courtyard are about to mature, and the rainy season is coming. Small bridges and flowing water, pink walls and black tiles, small pavilions with leaky windows, ancient town lanes, rain hitting banana trees, boats rocking under the moon... The plum rain in the south of the Yangtze River is lingering and pathos, and poignant and picturesque, but Li Ke doesn't like it. He only misses the clear sky, sunshine and Qinfeng. Guanzhong with ancient charm.
The clouds are gathering like lead, and the rain has not yet fallen, but the cool breeze already carries a slight moisture.
Li Ke wrapped himself in a robe, not used to the gloomy and humid climate in Jiangnan.
Xi Jun stood in the hall with his hands tied, looking at His Highness King Wu holding the last of the three letters entrusted to him by his Lord Marquis. He seemed to be immersed in the Lord Marquis' writing and was lost in thought for a long time... …
Although Xi Junmai is young, he has a calm temper and is not impatient.
After a long time, Wu King Li Ke reached out and stroked the beam crown on his head, and said quietly: "This Marquis of yours is indeed Linglong's sweetheart. A sudden crisis suddenly happened, and he took advantage of it to enhance his reputation. , I really admire him from the bottom of my heart. However, I am afraid that Fang Er’s cleverness may be mistaken for him this time...”
Xi Junmai was at a loss.
Li Ke seemed to like this handsome boy Xi Junmai very much. His handsome face was full of a kind smile: "If you are willing to stay in my palace, I will do Fang Er a big favor, which can be regarded as helping you change." How about losing our past kindness?”
"This..." Xi Junmai was dumbfounded.
Li Ke personally solicited the offer, which really surprised him.
This is the current His Highness, King Wu Li Ke, who is in charge of the military affairs of the Thirteen Prefectures... Although it is more in name, but in fact he does not command a single soldier, but this is also His Highness the King of Wu who has the blood of the former emperors of the Sui and Tang dynasties. !
How could I be so virtuous and capable as to allow this man to persuade me?
Although it was impossible to abandon Fang Jun and join the King of Wu, Xi Junmai still felt touched by being taken seriously. He raised his head slightly and saw the unabashed appreciation and love in Li Ke's peach blossom eyes...
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Xi Junmai suddenly felt a chill in his heart, and the sweat pores all over his body suddenly exploded!
Could it be that... His Highness has a penchant for cutting off sleeves and is attracted by his strong body?
Thinking of that possible scenario... Xi Junmai couldn't help but shudder.
He quickly declined politely and said: "Thank you for your Highness's appreciation. It's just that I have been deeply favored by the Marquis. I have already sworn to follow the Marquis for the rest of my life. I also swore a blood oath and am willing to become a general of the Marquis' family. Please forgive me."
Li Ke was slightly disappointed.
He really admired Xi Junmai. This boy was calm, steady, capable, loyal, benevolent and committed, and he was very capable of entrusting him with important tasks. Of course it has nothing to do with splitting peaches and cutting sleeves, His Highness King Wu is a well-known straight man...
Li Ke was a little disappointed and sighed: "Everyone has his own ambitions, that's fine! It's just a pity that there are only famous generals, but they have to commit themselves to being slaves."
Xi Junmai felt relieved and immediately asked: "His Royal Highness just said that my Marquis was so clever that he was misled by his cleverness. I don't know why?"
Li Ke smiled slightly and did not answer Xi Junmai directly. Instead, he waved the guard over and ordered him to hurry up and send Fang Jun's last "blood letter" to Chang'an.
After the guard left, Li Ke smiled and said: "Fang Er is smart. This bloody letter is indeed a good trick. It can not only make the father feel his loyalty and steadfastness, but also make all the scholars in the world betray their bravery and loyalty. Impressed, no doubt, he will become famous all over the world after this incident. It’s a pity that this guy is greedy and doesn’t know how to do more than he wants.”
Xi Junmai is a smart man, and his heart tightened slightly, and he already roughly understood what Li Ke meant.
Sure enough, Li Ke continued: "The so-called "again and again, not again and again. Some methods used once or twice can make people feel shocked and moved. But if used too much, it will make people feel bored and have the opposite effect."< br>
Xi Junmai was sweating a little: "Even so, why does Your Highness need the Marquis to send this last bloody letter?"
Although his words were respectful, he could not help but feel slanderous in his heart. The Marquis regards you as a trustworthy friend, but you know that there is a pit ahead and still push the Marquis into it... It's unreasonable!
Li Ke stretched out, took a sip of the sour plum soup on the table, and said with a half-smile, "Junmai, are you scolding me in your heart for being an unethical person?"
Xi Junmai was shocked. It was rumored that all of His Majesty's sons were gifted with extraordinary talents. As expected, they all had savvy minds! He quickly said: "I don't dare to be humble."
"Haha, you are telling the truth, but I won't argue with you." Li Ke laughed and said proudly: "Fang Er prides himself on being smart, but he has never considered the emperor's thoughts! If Fang Jun's method of inviting fame and fortune is used by his father, When the emperor sees through it, his father will only think that this is a reward for Fang Er to seek fame. Although he is angry, it is harmless. After all, Fang Er is such a rogue... But if this is the case His thoughts were deeply hidden, and when his father discovered them later, his nature was completely different. With his temperament, he would definitely think that Fang Er was playing tricks on him and deceiving him. As an emperor, he is not afraid of his subordinates competing for fame. Li even acted like a rogue and only hated his subordinates for cheating and tricking him! So, I am helping Fang Jun. Do you want to thank me for that stupid prince of yours?”
Xi Junmai has a clear mind. When Li Ke said this, he immediately understood the difference. He quickly bent down and bowed, paying homage with great salute: "I humbly thank the prince on behalf of the marquis! The marquis often said that his best friend is only the King of Wu! As expected, the marquis is very lucky!"
Li Ke was slightly stunned: "Your Lord Marquis really said that?"
Xi Junmai said calmly: "If there is one false word, both humans and gods will be abandoned, and thousands of arrows will pierce you!"
Li Ke was silent.
After a long time, he stood up and walked slowly to the window.
A burst of water vapor invaded, and a steady stream of rain fell from the sky.
The abundant and warm rainwater soaked the blue bricks and black tiles, and the bluestone floor in the courtyard also splashed with jade-like raindrops. The grass and trees in the garden were green and exuded a refreshing aroma. Standing in the main hall, looking through the window, the roofs of the houses in the mansion seemed to be covered with a thin layer of smoke.
The poetic misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River is intoxicating.
The misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, full of moisture, is also disturbing...
Under the corridor outside the palace, guards came in a hurry.
Entering the main hall, he reported to Li Ke: "Your Majesty, Lu Daqiu, the governor of Runzhou, personally led a thousand soldiers by boat to Niuzhuji for rescue. The Duke of Song personally summoned the core figures of various families to discuss in Stone City. I think there will be a meeting soon. Reinforcements have been sent, but I have another piece of news..."
Hearing that the guard was hesitant, Li Ke said displeasedly: "Why the hesitation?"
The guard hurriedly said: "The information about the detailed work arranged in each family is just hearsay and has not been confirmed, so I don't know whether to say it or not."
Li Ke pondered for a moment: "But it doesn't matter."
"No! Taking a closer look at the information sent back, it is said that recently all the major families have sent out an unknown number of dead soldiers in batches, but their whereabouts are unknown. It is very likely... that they are going to Niuzhuji to cooperate with Shanyue's rebellion and strangle Marquis Huating! ”
Li Ke was shocked and blurted out: "Is this true?"
The guard hesitated and said: "Xi Zuo did report this, but he also stated that it was just a guess and there was no substantial evidence."
Of course there is no evidence!
How could any evidence be left behind of sending family members, soldiers, and dead soldiers to assist the Shanyue rebels in attacking and killing imperial officials? Unless the Jiangnan nobles are all a bunch of idiots like dogs, they will leave behind something that can destroy their families!
If there is such a trend, then eight or nine are inseparable from ten!
"Your Majesty! Please allow me to lead the Five-Tooth Battleship to Niuzhuji and fight side by side with the Marquis!" Xi Junmai knelt down on one knee and sounded anxious!
Originally, facing the chaos in Shanyue, the cavalry around Fang Jun were enough to form a crushing advantage, and there was no danger. The battle report was just an exaggeration of the facts. But now that there are soldiers and dead soldiers from major families participating, the situation will change immediately!
The Jiangnan nobles have been operating their own businesses for many years. Although there are not too many weapons controlled by the court such as bows and crossbows, they will definitely not be without them! As long as each family sends a dozen or twenty crossbowmen, if they gather in one place, there will definitely be no less than a hundred. When the time comes, they will suddenly attack and kill the cavalry with crossbows...
Xi Junmai simply couldn’t bear to think about it!
Now that the soldiers of the major families have been dispatched, they have probably gathered in Niuzhuji and will launch an attack at any time!
The Marquis is in danger!
How can Xi Jun not be in a hurry to buy?
Li Ke said decisively: "Immediately gather all the guards of this king and board the Wuya battleship to Niuzhuji to rescue Fang Jun!"
Since Fang Jun's situation is no longer safe, it is natural to send troops as soon as possible.
The guard said in panic: "Your Highness, you can't do it! The mountain is more ferocious, and there are soldiers from major families to help. The swords have no eyes. If your Highness makes any mistake..."
Li Ke frowned and said angrily: "Then let this gang of lawless Jiangnan nobles kill me! I want to see if they have the courage to use my blood to sacrifice their flags!"
Vomiting blood ING……
(End of chapter)