Jiuxi

Chapter 469 Chapter 467 [One arrow determines life]

The fragrant and cold golden cat was turned into a red wave, and I got up to comb my hair lazily.

Ren Bao's dowry is covered with dust, and the sun is hanging on the curtain hook.

Afraid of the pain of separation, there are so many things that I want to talk about but I still have to stop.

Being new and thin is not due to illness and wine, nor is it a sad autumn.

……

Lu Chen only slept for more than an hour and woke up on time before dawn.

Luo Jiujiu's green hair was like a waterfall, like a cat sleeping soundly in his arms.

Lu Chen raised his hand and stroked her hair, his mind filled with thoughts.

In fact, he didn't expect that his relationship with Luo Jiujiu would progress so fast. Last night, it felt like it would come naturally. Especially after Luo Jiujiu said a long confession full of true feelings, he really didn't want this person who was as bright as spring. The woman was devastated.

Of course, now that things have happened, he will not think about how to escape, but will shoulder his due responsibilities.

Only hearing a cry, Luo Jiujiu slowly woke up.

She raised her head and looked into Lu Shen's eyes, smiling shyly.

Lu Chen said warmly: "It's still early, let's sleep for a while."

"Won't sleep anymore."

Luo Jiujiu shook his head, glanced at the window that was still soaked in darkness, and said softly: "I'll go back in a while."

With the soft fragrance of nephrite in his arms, Lu Chen put his arm around her shoulders and said, "Jiujiu, I've already thought about it."

Luo Jiujiu looked at him curiously, his big eyes sparkling.

Lu Chen met her direct gaze and said, "I will find a time to propose marriage to your Majesty, and then ask for a marriage decree from Your Majesty after I return to the capital. If it doesn't work, we can also use the rules of our Qi family to share the same house, no matter what No matter what, I will give you a clear title.”

"You."

Luo Jiujiu chuckled softly, raised her slender hand and tapped his forehead, and then said: "I said last night that you always like to consider everything carefully and care about every person. You take good care of everyone and behave like a man. I'm not saying that this is not good. On the contrary, in the eyes of most women in the world, your temperament is worthy of being entrusted to a lifelong lover. But I think that some things don't need to be done. With so much planning, sometimes surprises can be wonderful.”

Lu Chen was speechless by her words.

Luo Jiujiu continued: "Of course it's a good thing to have a strong sense of responsibility, but I really don't want you to bother with this matter, so this is my own decision from beginning to end. In fact, I can see that you were originally If you want to stop me, if you still put a lot of energy into this matter in the end, it will appear that my original intention is very impure, and I don’t like to be entangled like this.”

She paused slightly and said cautiously: "Unless you think I don't love myself enough."

Lu Chen shook his head, hugged her tighter, and said softly: "You have given me the most precious thing, how could I have the thought of being worse than a beast?"

"That's fine."

Luo Jiujiu lay on his chest and exhaled softly: "Don't go to my father to talk about this matter. I'm afraid that he won't be able to turn around for a while and ruin the big thing you are doing. Don't think about it either. Give me a title immediately. We are still very young. There will be plenty of time to solve this problem in the future. Why rush it? As long as you have me in your heart and will not forget me, my thoughts will not be in vain. "

Lu Chen nodded and said, "I will definitely miss you from time to time."

"Giggle."

Luo Jiujiu smiled with emotion, and then said: "It's not easy to hear such words from you. I always thought you just looked young, but you are actually thirty or forty years old, just like an old-fashioned person." . I think I should, but you can please me more now.”

Lu Chen was startled for a moment, then laughed and said, "Didn't someone say no last night?"

Luo Jiujiu's pretty face turned red, and she spat softly: "Who... who said that flattering is that kind of thing?"

"Oh."

Lu Chen responded meaningfully and said with a half-smile, "Then I'll fetch water and help you wash your face."

Luo Jiujiu put her hands on his chest and pushed him back, then turned over and sat up, bit her lower lip and said, "Don't leave."

Lu Chen blinked and said, "Xia Xia, spare your life."

Luo Jiujiu's black hair hangs like tassels from her temples, and her eyes are full of charm.

"It's too late to beg for mercy now."

……

Seven days later.

Chengzhou, Qingjiang Fucheng.

The governor Qu Gongze and the governor Tong Shiyuan sat upright and respectfully, listening to the imperial envoy Lu Chen briefly describing the situation in Shazhou.

Yin Shangfu, the Chengzhou inspector of the warp weaving department, sat beside him.

"I have made a blood alliance with Luo Yaozong, the great leader of Shazhou. Daqi and Shazhou will establish a friendly covenant relationship from now on. Shazhou promises not to open Feiniao Pass to allow Jing's army to pass through. Our country must also adjust its control of Shazhou in a timely manner. strategy, especially the preference of the local people in Chengzhou. The two adults are very familiar with the situation in Chengzhou and should know the joints involved. As long as you handle this matter well, your majesty and the court will definitely not forget your contribution. "

Lu Chen's tone was calm, but with unquestionable majesty.

From the perspective of Qu Gongze and Tong Shiyuan, this young imperial envoy already had a thick layer of golden light on his body, making them almost afraid to look directly at him.

The southwest frontier trouble that had plagued Daqi for nearly twenty years was completely resolved in his hands in just over a month.

Even though there were other factors involved, such as Shazhou's own conflicts, such as the intervention of Jinglian people, Lu Chen was able to resolve it smoothly in the end, which is still an amazing feat.

"The Marquis is wise and powerful, and his attacks are sure to hit. It is indeed the great fortune of the Qi Dynasty that he can be the mainstay of the court! The admiration in the heart of the official is really difficult to describe in words. Only by completing the instructions of the Marquis meticulously can I live up to the Marquis. Thank you for your success in this journey to the west!"

After all, Qu Gongze was a civil servant with a Jinshi background. Although he had been far away from the central government for a long time, he still had this kind of flattery and flattery at his fingertips.

Tong Shiyuan is not far behind, but his flattery is obviously much more vulgar. Lu Chen smiled slightly, accepted everything, and then said to Qu Gongze: "Prince Qu, I am just laying a foundation. How to maintain the relationship with Shazhou in the future and make peace become the inertia of both sides requires a lot of efforts from you Chengzhou officials. Among them, the most The key point, I have already told His Majesty, is the mutual trade between the two sides. Soon, representatives of the major merchants in the south of the Yangtze River will come to Chengzhou, and the Chengzhou Governor's Office will make arrangements for them to contact Shazhou. Be prepared not to let our own family suffer, nor to oppress the people of Shazhou.”

Qu Gong listened attentively and said respectfully: "Your Majesty's instructions will definitely be remembered by your subordinates."

Lu Chen reminded vaguely: "Doing this well is a great achievement. Governor Qu must understand this truth."

Qu Gongze's eyes became eager and his attitude became more humble.

Later, the shrewd Chengzhou governor stood up and left, because he knew that Lu Chen must have other plans for Tong Shiyuan and the Chengzhou Fourth Army.

Tong Shiyuan also had the same thought in his mind. He waited anxiously and expectantly for Lu Chen to speak.

However, it was Yin Sangfu who had been silent before, who spoke first.

"Grand Governor, based on the detailed investigation of Chengzhou Yamen for more than half a year, I have verified some issues. Today, in front of the Marquis, I will check with the Grand Governor."

Yin Shangfu said calmly, and then took out a booklet from his sleeve.

Tong Shiyuan's expression changed slightly.

Lu Chen picked up the tea cup and drank tea calmly, seemingly not caring about the contents of the booklet.

Yin Shangfu recounted the disgraceful role played by generals at all levels in the Chengzhou Dudu Mansion, especially Tong Shiyuan himself, in the Hou Yu case.

Tong Shiyuan was sweating profusely after hearing this, and looked at Lu Chen in fear, not knowing what kind of tragic ending awaited him.

After Yin Shangfu finished reading, he looked at Tong Shiyuan and asked: "Grand Governor, I wonder if there is any untruth in my official's statement?"

Tong Shiyuan swallowed in panic. Of course he wanted to deny it, but he really didn't have the courage to argue in front of Lu Chen, so he could only say with a dejected face: "No."

Lu Chen opened his mouth at the right time and said: "Chief Commander Tong, I now give you a chance to atone for your sins."

Tong Shiyuan immediately stood up and said: "Please give me your instructions."

Lu Chen raised his eyes and looked at him and said calmly: "You will take the lead in conducting the military investigation, and the Chengzhou Yamen of the Sutra Weaving Department will assist you. No matter who is involved, as long as they are on this list, you have to take them down." . If Governor Tong feels that this matter is difficult to handle, there is no need to force it. I will inform His Majesty to send someone to take over. What do you think?"

Of course Tong Shiyuan was not stupid, so how could he not understand that Lu Chen was trying to force him to break with the relationship network he had established in the past.

Once he agrees, the connections he has built in the Chengzhou Dudu Mansion for many years will be completely nullified.

But how could he have the right to refuse?

When he thought of this, Tong Shiyuan lowered his head and sighed: "I would like to thank you Lord Marquis for your concern."

Lu Chen nodded and said: "Tong Dudu generally knows how to advance and retreat. If you can atone for your sins this time, no one can take your place. Now that Daqi and Shazhou are on good terms again, the Chengzhou Dudufu will be streamlined to three armies and 40,000 people. But you still have a heavy responsibility. As long as this army guards the front line of Yunling, the people of Shazhou will not give it a second thought, do you understand?"

Tong Shiyuan thought about it carefully and couldn't help but said with sincerity: "The Marquis has no plans left, I will admire him very much."

Lu Chen smiled and said calmly: "I hope Governor Tong will remember what he said today. Some mistakes cannot be made a second time, otherwise no one in this world can save you."

Tong Shiyuan subconsciously looked at the booklet in Yin Shangfu's hand and immediately understood the profound meaning of Lu Chen's words.

He bowed and solemnly promised: "Please rest assured, Lord Marquis, I will do my best to do my duty."

……

On the seventh day of November, the Minister of Military Affairs of Da Qi and Marquis of Shanyang Lu Chen, after completing all matters in the state, led his cavalry and the powerful troops of Jingying Town to embark on the long road back to the capital.

On a green mountain beside the official road, a man dressed in red stood on a flat boulder halfway up the mountain, looking at the meandering team below with deep affection in his eyes.

In a daze, she remembered that she had had a similar experience at the beginning of the year.

It was just that that time when she looked at Hou Yu, who was surrounded by thousands of followers, her heart was filled with cold hatred, but this time she was only filled with reluctance and deep longing.

At that time, she had to carefully hide her figure, but now she can appear openly in the sight of the Qi army without worrying about being discovered by thousands of Qi soldiers. Not only because of the current relationship between Shazhou and Daqi, but more importantly, She knew there would be no danger where he was.

The frontier cavalry was the first to notice Luo Jiujiu's figure, and then there was a commotion in the middle of the long team.

Not long after, Luo Jiujiu saw that familiar figure.

The two looked at each other from a distance.

She picked up a long bow from the ground, then nocked an arrow and pointed it at the figure below.

The Daqi cavalry seemed a little nervous, but the figure raised his hand to signal, and no one did anything extra.

The corners of Luo Jiujiu's lips curled up slightly, and his aiming direction moved away from that figure, towards the place one foot in front of him.

The arrow goes like a shooting star.

Lu Chen jumped off his horse, walked closer, looked at the long arrow that had penetrated the ground, and took off a small handkerchief from the arrow tail.

One corner of the handkerchief is embroidered with the words "Lu" and "Luo", who are leaning against each other.

The stitching on it is a bit clumsy, but it can be seen that it contains many days and nights of hard work.

He looked up at the man in red clothes halfway up the mountain, and carefully put the square handkerchief into his arms.

Luo Jiujiu held back tears, waved to him, then turned around and disappeared into the green green.

Like the breeze in the mountains.

　Luo Jiujiu character card has been added.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)