The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 66 The World is Like a Chess Game
Jia Zheng's words showed that he didn't want to return to the southeast.

The admiral's son's kindness to me must mean that he values ​​my sword, so it is very likely that he hopes I can return to the southeast.

The morale of Zhejiang soldiers plummeted.

This shows that the situation in the southeast is not good, the Japanese pirates have made a comeback, and we are in big trouble.

But there is one thing I can't figure out.

The southeast is thousands of miles away from the capital. How did Jia Zheng know the unfavorable situation of the anti-Japanese war in advance? Even the son of the admiral knew about it, which means that someone in the court wants something to happen in the southeast.

This person has a lot of energy.

It was so big that everyone thought something was going to happen.

Ridiculous?
Not ridiculous at all.

There is no absurdity in the face of interests.

in case.

I am faced with the choice of whether to return to Southeast, what should I do.

"Bah, bah, bah."

"Wow."

After watering the whetstone, Wang Xin looked at the grinding marks on the blade under the moonlight, and then continued to grind, controlling the strength to make every inch smooth.

Facing a major decision in life.

You must think carefully.

Don't make decisions in the heat of the moment.

Sharpen the knife.

It’s a very good habit.

The confrontation between the whetstone and the iron sword is like a person's life. He will experience many things. As he experiences more things and endures more suffering, he will grow up.

So Jia Baoyu can never grow up.

Because the children of nobles live too comfortably and lack an environment in which to grow up.

In pain.

People learn how to cope with pain.

Such as myself.

I learned to control my desires.

Without desire, one is strong.

as well as.

Be sincere to others.

So the soldiers believed in themselves.

Because the soldiers knew that he would not deceive them.

Zhang Can said that he is often laughed at.

I am the same.

But I am much luckier. At least, my persistence has earned me the respect and even admiration of many people, while Zhang Can is even more pitiful.

Zhang Can is just like himself when he was younger.

So I can't bear it.

The Jia family became more and more prosperous.

Hope it's stable.

The southeast is a bottomless whirlpool, and too many people have been crushed to pieces, leaving no trace of their bodies.

Not to mention the common people.

Over the years, thousands of officers have died in battle, and there have also been a few wealthy people who have been killed or injured. It is no longer a simple military disaster, but is becoming more and more severe and cruel. The Jia family dares not get involved, and Wang Ziteng has also hidden in the nine border areas.

Therefore, by relying on the Jia family, watching the fire from the shore, he can also take the opportunity to gain more benefits.

The more people die, the more positions become vacant.

With people from the Jia family helping him to gain fame, wouldn't he be promoted even faster?

"The title of Marquis is not my intention, but I hope the sea will be peaceful."

Some people think so.

This is just a poem that Qi Jiguang wrote to become famous.

Wang Xin felt that he could understand Qi Jiguang.

Even if you have to endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens, or know that it is impossible, you still have to speak out for justice, even if you know that it will end badly.

Knowing that it is impossible to do it, still do it; knowing that there is nothing you can do about it, still accept it as fate.

When the country is at peace.

Cultivate your mind and character, and live among the world.

When the country and nation are in crisis.

Just death.

What difference does it make if you know what is right but don’t do it?

He glanced at the panel again.

Wang Xin finally cleaned the sword.

I am a soldier.

The mission of being a soldier is simple.

Defend the country. At the command, wherever there is an enemy, the soldiers should rush there, kill the enemy and serve the country.

Regardless of era.

Regardless of national conditions.

There is no good or bad.

"Hacked sword."

"Holding flowers."

"Bow step and sword thrust."

"Shhhhh."

Under the moonlight, the sword shadows seem to dance.

He left behind the fire, the Mandarin Duck Formation, and laid a solid foundation. He also met Luo Ming, so he had no shame. However, he never expected that this would change the situation.

Who is actually taking action?

Cholera all over the world!

"In October, Japanese pirates launched a massive invasion, with hundreds of ships in a continuous line. The coastal area from Taizhou to Huaibei, covering thousands of miles, sounded the alarm simultaneously."

"In the end, Taizhou unfortunately fell."

"The Japanese pirates burned dozens, even hundreds, of government and civilian houses, looting and burning everything. They drove away young men and women, dug up graves, tied babies to bamboo poles, poured boiling water over them, and clapped their hands in amusement as they listened to their cries. After capturing pregnant women, they took pleasure in guessing the sex of the fetus, cutting open their abdomens to verify their guesses, and then drinking and having fun with the winners. Their debauchery and filthy behavior are truly beyond words..."

"I hereby impeach Luo Ming, the general of Zhejiang. He deserted the battlefield in a time of crisis, neglected his duties, and committed heinous crimes, deserving death. Even if he were cut into pieces, it would not quell the public anger. I implore the officials of the court to examine this matter. The Taizhou governor impeached Yao Guopu of the Jia family with tears and blood."

A blood-stained memorial was delivered to the capital by exhausted messengers.

Shocked the court.

It’s not like there haven’t been cities that have been lost before, and Japanese pirates have massacred cities before, but it’s unprecedented that a large area has been lost and occupied by Japanese pirates.

But it is only limited to the court.

The news of the imperial army's defeat must be kept secret.

Even if there were criticisms among the people, they were just groundless rumors. It was a matter of reputation for the court, and even the emperor was alarmed.

The emperor was nowhere to be seen.

The emperor stood with his hands behind his back on the stage, with cabinet ministers such as Liu Ru kneeling beside him. However, the chief minister Zhou Daofeng was not there. Because the military situation in Zhejiang was unfavorable, the chief minister went to inspect the Beijing camp in person.

Behind the curtain.

The emperor seemed to be speaking while lying down.

"Zhejiang General Luo Ming was recommended by you, the Emperor. Now the urgent news from Zhejiang proves that you don't know how to judge people. How can I trust you to hand over the country to you? How can you shoulder the responsibility of our ancestors' country?"

The emperor was sweating profusely and knelt on the ground in fear.

He kowtowed and said, "I regret not listening to the Imperial Father's words, which led to today's disaster. I have already ordered people to rebuke Luo Ming and order him to quickly wipe out the Japanese pirates in Taizhou. I dare not disturb the Imperial Father's quiet cultivation."

"Ding."

The sound of cymbals behind the curtain interrupted the emperor's words.

People could not see the expression on the retired emperor's face. The hall was unusually quiet. No one dared to make a sound, and even their breathing had to be controlled.

Dai Quan saw a contemptuous smile on the retired emperor's face.

Lower your head.

Knowing that the emperor was wrong again.

"I hope so."

The retired emperor said something softly and let the matter go. He followed the emperor's approach and did not punish Luo Ming. Not only was the emperor surprised, but even Liu Ru couldn't help but look up.

Although I can't see anything.

"You guys go back. I don't want to hear any more news about the Japanese rebellion."

"My son, I obey."

"I accept the decree."

Everyone stood up and left.

No one's face was relaxed, everyone's brows were furrowed, and their expressions were solemn and melancholy.

The emperor returned to Wenhua Palace.

Only Liu Ru was left.

With no one around, the emperor stopped pretending and looked at Liu Ru angrily.

Liu Ru was frank and said, "I was wrong. I didn't expect Zhou Daofeng to be so decisive and ruthless, completely disregarding the lives of the people. I was wrong for not being as ruthless as him."

The emperor regained his composure.

He murmured, "It's Zhou Daofeng again."

For so many years, he always ruined my plans, and I wish I could eat his flesh alive.

"Judging from the timing, Zhou Daofeng had already planned everything the day Luo Ming was reinstated. I knew Zhou Daofeng would not let Luo Ming go, but I didn't expect Zhou Daofeng to become increasingly disregardful of the court and the country."

Liu Ru gave an ugly smile.

No matter what, Luo Ming must first wipe out the Japanese pirates, and then Zhou Daofeng can take action to kill him.

This time.

I lost again.

One bad move.

Liu Ru sighed with regret, "Zhou Daofeng is so disregarding the overall situation. It's obvious that he has no other options."

The emperor's expression relaxed, and Liu Ru's words made sense.

(End of this chapter)