Chapter 220 Agree to get married and avenge my sister
Xie Yuxuan immediately stopped and looked at Xiao Xian with some surprise and surprise.
"Um...actually I was joking before!" She said a little embarrassedly. Seeing Xiao Xian's slightly surprised expression, she hurriedly explained, "I mean, I'd like to thank you for letting me marry you. It’s a joke, we can’t really let you, the head of the Lanling Xiao family, get married, right? But...”
She stopped her smile and said seriously, “I’m really in love with you. "
"Xiang Lang, if you are willing, let my sister... no, let Prince Lanling and Princess Lanling preside over the wedding for us, and we will do this. How about a lifelong couple?
But I only have one small request, that is... in the future, at least one of our children must be named Xie. Can you agree? ”
When the matter of the child was mentioned, Xie Yuxuan’s face turned red, and she avoided Xiao Xian’s gaze with embarrassment.
But just as she was waiting at a loss. , I actually heard Xiao Xian reply: "Yeah! I promise! ”
Xie Yuxuan suddenly raised her eyes and looked at Xiao Xian, who was staring at her with bright eyes.
From his starry eyes, she seemed to see some complicated things. There is care, compassion, and some incomprehensible relief
"Although my Xie family was slaughtered by that beast Hou Jing, and now the population is not prosperous, and there are not many people left, but you don't have to sympathize with me, I'm fine!
I want a child named Xie Well, I do want to pass on the incense of my Xie family!
So I hope you can understand!”
Xiao Xian smiled slightly and said: “I can understand!”
After a while, he suddenly asked, "Axuan, what kind of person is your eldest sister?"
"She! She is a very good person! She is a very good person. She is studious and smart. Among the descendants of our Xie family, she is the smartest and the most loved by her grandfather. But there is one thing. No, that means she has to handle everything by herself
She sacrificed too much for our Xie family, and in the end she gave her life because of this shameless villain Chen Xu! "< br>
Speaking of this, Xie Yuxuan seemed to have thought of something, and looked at Xiao Xian with a little surprise.
“Do you think she is very similar to your niece Ayu?”
While Xiao Xian was stunned, she continued, “Actually, to tell you the truth, I also think she is They are very similar, that’s why we became sisters, Jinlan, so that I can feel that my sister is always by my side!”
At this point, he changed the topic again, "But people can't be resurrected after death. My eldest sister is no longer here. She's just gone... Human! You always have to have a little extravagant hope to live a better life, right?"
"Xianlang Xiao, I know you have lost many relatives in your life, but I also hope that you can live happily and heartlessly like me!
This way Just live up to the wishes of your loved ones!"
Although she said these words freely, tears were clearly shining in her smiling eyes. Xiao Xian's expression changed, and there seemed to be a trace of pity in his eyes. , wanted to reach out to comfort her, but at this moment, Xie Yuxuan suddenly turned the horse's head and said to him: "Wait for me for a moment!"
She galloped to the gate of Qingxi, He scattered a large pile of paper with writing on it in the city, and pasted several pieces of paper on the city gate before running back!
Xiao Xian saw that she was mysterious and asked, "What were you doing just now?" I'm afraid of him!
I must avenge my eldest sister, so I just wrote down what Chen Xu did on those papers and posted them on the city wall. Doesn’t this person want to be a wise king?
Then I will tear off his fig leaf and let the people of Jiankang City know what kind of person he is! >I can't reach him now, and I can't hurt him, but the literati's pen is also a sharp sword that kills people without blood. It can always make him half angry, don't you think?"
Xiao Xian was a bit dumbfounded. When he looked back, he saw that the front of Qingxi Gate was indeed crowded. More and more people had gathered. Some people could even be seen blushing, and they were having heated discussions and cursing.
"By the way, we have to leave quickly, lest Chen Xu reacts and sends troops to hunt us down!"
Xiao Xian nodded, and together with Xie Yuxuan and the cavalry, they were about to attack Jingkou Running towards it, at this moment, there was a rush of footsteps behind them, and someone shouted: "Teacher, please stay!"
"Teacher, please wait for us!"
The two turned back , unexpectedly saw a group of literati with elegant sleeves running over, led by one person, and saluted Xiao Xian one after another.
"Although I don't want the teacher to leave, if I keep the teacher in Nanchen, I will suffer His Majesty's suspicion and end up like the famous scholar Ji Shuye. This is not what we want, so no matter where the teacher chooses to go in the future, No matter what path you choose, we are all willing to follow the teacher!"
This person's name is Su Yan, he is Xiao Xian's most proud disciple and the most outstanding one among the poor disciples. Now he is a Tai. A Guozi teaching assistant in the school assisted the Doctor of Taixue in teaching Guozi students.
The rest of the people said in unison: "We are all willing to follow the teacher!"
"The phoenix soaring thousands of feet, looking at the glory of virtue and falling down, the teacher is the one above the nine heavens "Phoenix!"
Although Xiao Xian was very moved, he also scolded him sternly: "You don't have to follow me. I will introduce you to the school. Whether you succeed or not depends on you. Those who succeed must do it." Serve the country and give back to the people, rather than being grateful to me alone!”
"However, there is something I still want to tell you!"
"Teacher, please tell me!"
"Zhuangzi once said in this world that the ruin of morality lies in the pursuit of reputation and the expression of wisdom. When it comes to arguing about right and wrong, reputation is the cause of conflict, and wisdom is a tool for fighting. Both are like weapons and cannot be promoted in the world.
In the past, Jie killed Guan Long and Zhou killed Bigan. Wise ministers paid great attention to self-cultivation and cared for the people, but at the same time they violated the status of the monarch, so their monarch killed them because they were virtuous. This is the result of loving reputation
Reputation and Reality. Even a saint can't surpass it, let alone me.
The same goes for you, remember who I am today, no matter what happens in the future, we will not flatter those who flatter Amin, but we must avoid their sharp edges and protect ourselves!
Don’t disobey Your Majesty and cause the country to collapse because of my affairs! "
All the scholars were silent and weeping.
At this time Xiao Xian said again: "There is another sentence: If the world has Tao, a saint will become a saint; if there is no Tao in the world, a saint will live. Yan! This is the human world! "
"Go back, everyone! ”
As he said that, he looked solemnly at the leading scholar, Su Yan: "Su Yan, take them back. Don't mention me in front of His Majesty in the future, and don't say a word for me. You will think of me as treason." I don’t care about the bad reputation! I will clean up the filth in the future!
The future is up to you!”
Su Yan responded with tears in his eyes! br>
Xiao Xian seemed to be relieved, so he smiled brightly at Xie Yuxuan and said softly: "Axuan, let's go too!"
Xie Yuxuan also nodded and smiled back, waved his arms and ordered, all the knights Then he ran towards Jingkou in a mighty manner. Board the boat from Jingkou and cross the river to Pengcheng, first to Xuzhou and then to Shuozhou.
"By the way, you said Ayu also encountered trouble there. What trouble was it?" On the way, Xiao Xian suddenly thought of this and asked.
Xie Yuxuan said: "You should have heard that Qi State has a new king, and he is a lecherous and careless man. When he came to the throne, Gao Zhan wanted to send the prince and Ayu back. At that time General Yang Zhong of Zhou State came over, and the king of the county did not go back on the grounds of protecting the frontier. But now that the Queen Mother is dead, Gao Zhan seems to be crazy and about to die. I am afraid that there will be another edict from Yecheng. Tell the prince and Ayu to return to the court!"
"This situation is a bit similar to yours now. If the prince and the others refuse to return, I wonder if the court will use troops against the frontier?"
Listen? After that, Xiao Xian also frowned and became worried.
"We have to get to Shuozhou quickly!"
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Shuozhou.
Not long after Bai Yi arrived with Xiao Ruoling and others, Yecheng sent an envoy to convey the imperial edict.
The content of the imperial edict is as expected, which is to order King Lanling to take his princess back to Yecheng to express condolences to the Queen Mother. At the same time, His Majesty, in memory of King Lanling's meritorious service in garrisoning the frontier fortress, specially appointed him to the post of Taiwei, and Let him return to Beijing to report on his work!
The emissary's imperial edict was delivered very quickly, and several followers died on the way, which shows the urgency of the edict.
The Taiwei is just a false post, and his real purpose is just to take back Gao Changgong's military power.
"Sister, brother-in-law, you can't go back to Yecheng. His Majesty the State of Qi wanted to kill you last time. It's too dangerous to go back!"
Xiao Ruoling was so anxious that she had no master. Xiao Yuan, Yuan Rujing saw the danger of the situation and helped to persuade him.
But if you disobey His Majesty’s decree, it may also lead to military disaster!
"Can you at least wait until Uncle Seventh arrives to think of a solution?"
Before Xiao Xian arrived, Xiao Jinyu and Gao Changgong were waiting for two other people.
Li Mi and Cui Heng!
In fact, when Li Mi and Cui Henggang arrived in Shuozhou, they were surprised by the prosperity and tranquility in Shuozhou. In the past, they only heard that the frontier fortress was barren of grass and severely lacking in food. These frontier soldiers also relied on the imperial court. Those who were supported by the food and wages did not expect that once they entered the city, they would see farmers farming, businessmen shouting, and they could hear the cheers of children. Such a prosperous and peaceful scene was like a dream, which was unexpected.
“It turns out that this is what the princess said. She wanted to create a home without disease. It is indeed like a paradise!”
Li Mi couldn't help but praise.
Cui Heng also looked around, dazed for a long time.
“In the past, I thought that if I wanted to achieve great things and seek the throne, I would have to be like Cao Wei who usurped the Han, Sima usurped the Wei, or like the Gao family replacing the Yuan family, controlling the young master to ascend to the throne, and coercing the emperor to order the princes. But, The princess doesn’t seem to think so!”
Cui Heng also sighed: “Yes, the internal affairs of the country are corrupt. Most of the officials in the court are from wealthy families and nobles. Most of them are incompetent and corrupt, and villains are in power. All the capable people were squeezed out of the center of Yecheng.
Even if the emperor was used to control the princes, the country would still be riddled with corruption.
It seems that the young lady wants to create a peaceful and disease-free country! "
"Can this be done? Without the support of nobles and nobles, if the imperial court sends troops to attack the border fortress, how long can they sustain it? "
"This requires the will of the people. At least our Cui and Li families will not attack them. If the court really wants to ignore the enemy forces at the border and attack its own people, then our Cui family will also Troops will be sent to support the border fortress! "
"Yes, in fact, it is best for the current emperor not to send troops, so that he can stay in Yecheng, and become a worry-free emperor who only has a place in Yecheng! "Li Mi said with some hatred.
Cui Heng smiled and agreed very much: "Maybe it will be as you said. Now the Emperor is obviously dying, and His Majesty is young and has a cowardly temperament. He is also introverted and does not like to meet courtiers. He only knows how to have fun all day long. If things continue like this, I am afraid that not many ministers in the court will guard such a useless emperor! ”
"Just the Jinyang side?"
Thinking of the Xianbei forces in Jinyang, Cui Heng was a little worried, but he did not continue.
After the two people entered the city, scribes and soldiers immediately came to ask about their identities. After Li Mi told their names, the scribe immediately went to report to King Lanling and Xiao Jinyu.
When they learned that it was Li Mi and Cui Heng who had arrived, they were very happy and immediately sent someone to welcome them to the official office.
“Meet King Lanling and Princess Lanling!”
"Li Langjun, Cui Langjun, long time no see!"
After Xiao Jinyu and Gao Changgong let them enter the room and sit down, Li Mi sighed: "Now I understand what you said that day. "Princess, you really surprise us time and time again!"
"And the prince, I didn't expect that this frontier land is managed so well by you!"
> "It's not particularly good. It's just barely reached a balance now. The people have land to farm, and the soldiers also have food and salary to use. But after the taxes here are paid, the people can only feed and clothe their families!" Xiao Jinyu replied.
"If the frontier fortress is short of food and wages, just tell us and we will definitely be able to help. Moreover, the revenue of your Xinghua Yanyu Building in recent years has also been very good. I will give you the account book. You!" Cui Heng said, took an account book, handed it to Xiao Jinyu, and said, "By the way, we also asked someone to transport some food and silk!"
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Xiao Jinyu was very moved, so she stood up and saluted them: "Thank you two gentlemen!"
"We have been friends for several years, why are you being so polite, Princess, don't you think so, Prince?"
Li Mi said and turned to Gao Changgong.
“However, this time His Majesty’s order to you to return to Yecheng seems irresistible. What are you going to do?”
In fact, Li Mi really wanted to say that it would be better to lead the troops and rebel. ! Anyway, the current emperor Gao Wei is just a decoration, and he is not popular among the people. It doesn't matter if he is against him!
It’s just that it’s inevitable that he will be criticized as a rebel!
"Then let's go back to Yecheng!"
Unexpectedly, Xiao Jinyu answered like this, and Li Mi stood up suddenly.
"What? Go back? What if Gao Wei wants to kill you?"
"He should have no reason to kill us. If he doesn't go back, it will give him reason to frame us for rebellion, Li Lang Don't worry, we have a solution, but I still need people to defend the Zhou army in this frontier place!
So, I have to wait for Ah Xuan and Uncle Xian to come back first! ”