Half an hour later, Shen Yi said that he had something to do in the evening and had to make a trip to Beidaying, so he would not be eating at home. Old Master Shen was left alone, reciting scriptures all day long and walking his bird. He did not know anything about the court or the harem, so it was inconvenient for him to ask his brother's orphan and widow to stay for dinner. Third Madame and her son bid farewell and left.
The mother and son had just walked to the door when they heard the Shen residence's godlike Ba Ge speak again. The feathered great immortal's eyes followed Third Furen's small sedan chair and made threatening gestures as he flapped his wings and said, "Whore walking shameless dog, mangy dog."
Shen Hui's face darkened on the spot. Shen Yi, who was pinching his nose to send off the guest, lowered his head and rubbed his nose. He covered the smile on his face.
He originally thought that the bird's mouth was dirty and annoying, and that he should pluck its feathers and stew it some other day. He did not expect that in the face of foreign enemies, it would still be able to fight and break through the enemy lines. He was very relieved and decided to make some good rice for it to eat with wine.
However, on the surface, Shen Yi still explained, "This beast hangs at the door all day long, and people come and go. Everyone who sees it will laugh at it and learn to speak vulgarities. Cousin, don't lower yourself to the beast's level."
Shen Hui was a prodigal son who had been hollowed out by wine and women. He did not dare to say anything in front of the Southwest Commander. He could only smile like he had a toothache and flee.
Shen Yi watched the mother and son leave before his face darkened. He stood at the door for a moment and reached out to touch the bird's tail. He said to himself, "I've only heard of poor people who can't afford to eat and sell their children. Have you ever seen someone come to the General's Mansion to buy a general?"
Eighth Brother did not distinguish between friend and foe. It turned its head and gave him a bite. "Bah, stupid beast! You can't even get a stitch in your pants! "
Shen Yi: "… …"
It's better to stew it.
He laughed at himself and walked back. He saw Old Master Shen waving at him from afar. "Ji Ping, come here. I have something to say to you."
Just now, Shen Yi was too embarrassed to get angry in front of outsiders. At this time, he walked over in big strides and said to Old Master Shen, "The Lu Family has produced a noble consort. I can't afford to marry her. If you want to marry her, you can marry her yourself. Don't talk about Third Uncle's kindness. Even if you want to repay his kindness, you can't directly ask someone to marry you."
Old Man Shen was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "You've always disliked dogs since you were a kitten. As your father, I didn't expect that one day you would be able to wait for a good price. It's really an honor."
"… …" Shen Yi choked for a moment and said angrily, "You don't know anything. Stop it and go take a walk. Don't meddle in my business!"
"Although I'm old and can't breathe, I still know a little about the outside world," Old Man Shen said calmly, "Since the Imperial Emperor, my dynasty has been especially afraid of the civil and military officials secretly marrying each other. I've heard about the generals who have military power marrying princesses, but it's rare to see them marrying the young ladies of noble families. Not to mention you, even Marshal Gu … … Didn't he just get engaged and didn't have time to marry into the family before his bride died? "
Old Man Shen spoke as if he was singing an opera. He even dragged his voice, making Shen Yi's eyelids twitch. He felt that there was a lot of hidden meaning in his long voice.
Old Man Shen ignored him and shook his head and sighed, "Since the capital was besieged, the Emperor was forced to Xuan Tie with Marshal Gu. In today's world, there are some people who increasingly don't put the Emperor in their eyes."
How did he bring Gu Yun into this?
Shen Yi didn't come back to his senses for a long time. After thinking carefully for a long time, he finally understood something. Since the westerners besieged the city, Li Feng was first forced to return military power to Gu Yun. Then, the westerners burned the Jinghua Garden in the west of the capital and the Purple Gold that had been secretly stored by the imperial family for generations … … Until now, the crisis of the Four Territories had not been resolved. The Emperor Long An's powerlessness was slowly seeping out. Presumably, Li Feng himself was aware of this. Otherwise, with his bad temper, why would he take the initiative to repair the awkward relationship with Gu Yun?
Old Man Shen pretended to be mysterious and said, "Yesterday, I observed the stars and saw the greedy wolf snatching the Crepe Myrtle Light. The stardust in the four directions dimmed, and people were as anxious as weeds. The deer had gone to the Central Plains, and I'm afraid that chaos will begin … …"
Shen Yi asked, "Father, wasn't it cloudy last night?"
"Ignorant boy," Old Man Shen didn't even look at him, "Let me ask you, what is the name of the current commander of the Imperial Guards?"
Shen Yi was stunned for a moment. There were many young masters in the Imperial Guards. However, according to the usual practice, although they also had experience and family background, the highest commander was usually a person who was transferred from Beidaying and had military achievements.
However, when the capital was besieged, more than half of the Imperial Guards' elites and the former commander, Han Qi, died in the west of the capital. His "mother's family", Beidaying, was also almost completely wiped out. The guards in the capital suffered heavy losses, and the talents were really withered. Most of the remaining Imperial Guards were young masters who were not favored by Han Qi and were left behind to make up the numbers. After this battle, these young masters were considered to have military achievements, and their positions also rose. The highest commander was the first time that he hadn't been trained by Beidaying. He was a general under Han Qi, and his name was Liu Chongshan. He was the younger brother of Lü Chang's eldest sister-in-law.
Shen Yi pondered in his heart for a long time before he finally understood this complicated relationship. His heart turned cold, and he walked two steps forward. He lowered his voice and said to Old Man Shen, "Father, the older the ginger, the spicier it is. Why don't you give me some advice? Commander Gu and Yan Wang have just left, and the Lü family is already doing this. What are they thinking?"
Old Man Shen hit the ground with his rosewood walking stick and groaned, "I only know how to walk the bird. I don't know anything. Aren't you all grown up? What advice do you need?! "
Shen Yi was bullied by Gu Yun every day, and he had already developed the temperament of a man who knew when to yield and when to stand tall. He pretended not to hear the sarcastic words that poured into his ears. He frowned for a moment, and lowered his voice to ask, "Could it be that a mere assistant minister dares to …"
"Mere assistant minister?" Old Man Shen raised his head and glanced at him. He sneered, "Great General, the Fang Family is half the head of the government, and the Lü family is married into the country. Do you believe that it would be easy for them to crush you, a country bumpkin who leads troops in a remote and desolate place?"
Shen Yi said, "I don't believe it. Since ancient times, there have been so many Ah Dou Emperors, and I've never seen anyone who wanted to rebel all day long. This kind of thing is against the principles …"
"Principles? Yan Wang has already gone to Jiangnan. The Lü family must have gotten themselves into big trouble. If they continue to act against the principles, they will be waiting for their entire family to be executed! Are the current Ah Dou Emperors? Are they willing to be bullied and restricted by others? " As Old Man Shen spoke, he used his walking stick to fiercely hit Shen Yi's left leg. "If you walk this way, it's a dead end!"
Shen Yi instinctively leaned his body to the right to dodge. Old Man Shen raised his walking stick again and firmly hit his right leg from the other side. "If you walk this way, as long as you dare to think and do it, after you have a chance to survive, you will be able to become a minister. Which leg do you want to take?"
Shen Yi frowned fiercely. "They want to use Yan Wang …"
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but tremble with fear. The Imperial Guards had always been the Emperor's trusted aides. If the Emperor's trusted aides rebelled, and he wasn't on guard, Beidaying, who couldn't enter the capital without being summoned, wouldn't be able to save him in time.
And once Yan Wang compromised and was really pushed to the throne by them, what would Gu Yun do?
Would he connive with these people who stole the country because of his personal feelings? According to Shen Yi's understanding of him, Gu Yun definitely wouldn't.
However, the enemy was eyeing them covetously. Half of the country had fallen into the enemy's hands. If Li Feng were to die, would Gu Yun launch an attack on King Yan at this critical juncture? Would he still be able to govern the eight-year-old Crown Prince?
Shen Yi found that he didn't dare to make this guarantee.
… … But no matter how Gu Yun chose, whether it was the father-son relationship, friendship, or the relationship between a man and a woman that was difficult to tell outsiders, it would probably come to an end.
Shen Yi's mind turned rapidly … … No, he could think of it, but how could Yan Wang not think of it? As long as he really valued Gu Yun so much, Yan Wang would never … …
Old Man Shen interrupted him and said, "How about this, you write a letter and think of a reasonable and reliable reason. Then you personally go to the Lu family's door and postpone this marriage."
Shen Yi was stunned. "If you want to postpone it, then just postpone it. Why delay it? Moreover, it's not like I want to cancel the marriage. Why do I have to go there personally? "
Old Man Shen looked at him deeply, snorted, and ignored Shen Yi.
A moment later, the stunned expression on Shen Yi's face faded slightly, and a shocked expression appeared on his face. His father actually wanted him to take advantage of both sides and not offend the Lu family at this critical juncture!
Shen Yi couldn't help but raise his voice. "Father, other than facing the enemy on the border battlefield, I have never done such a two-faced thing to others. If I want to marry a girl from a family, I will go out and find a matchmaker. If I don't want to marry, I will just postpone it. There's no need to feign civility on this matter. What kind of person would I be? Do you really think that a group of motley crew can take down Yan Wang? "
Old Man Shen stopped. With his back facing Shen Yi, he said, "Ever since Yan Wang entered the imperial court and took control of the Grand Council, he first solved the shortage of the national treasury, then escorted military supplies, and single-handedly pushed the Black Iron Battalion to the Western Regions. He pacified the four directions and resisted the invaders. What kind of achievements are these — do you know what he is thinking in his heart?"
Shen Yi angrily said, "When has Yan Wang ever formed a clique to pursue personal interests and ambitions? He just wants to return peace to the world, and then … then … return to seclusion and retire from the imperial court. He is still young. Do you think it is easy for him to work hard? Behind him is a group of old fools who make wild guesses. You are simply … simply unreasonable! "
"Stepped on your tail?" Old Man Shen sneered. "With Yan Wang's achievements today, does he still need to form a clique? There are plenty of people who are willing to follow him! Do you know what 'three men make a tiger' means? The first person is a new official who took advantage of the fire beacon votes and the new government policies. The second person is someone who really wants to pacify the country and do something for the country and the people. There is also a third person. The 'third person' is the people he has offended. The first two people can't wait for him to wear the yellow robe, and the third person can't wait to roast him on the fire. These 'three people' are the same from the root! The first two people are willing to push him to the top, and the third people are willing to add fuel to the fire. When his conspiracy is exposed, he will be punished for the crime of rebellion! Except for the crime of rebellion, who can touch the prince? "
Shen Yi's lips moved, but he couldn't say anything.
Old Man Shen said, "Do you know what is' forced to go to Liangshan '? Do you know what 'the tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind' means? People's hearts are not like water, and the ground is full of waves. With those three people who become a tiger, do you think that in the future — in the future, will the emperor allow him to succeed and retire? Who is the foolish one? "
Shen Yi froze for a moment. He stood still for a moment. Finally, his face was livid. He turned around and left without saying a word.
Old Man Shen shouted, "What are you doing!"
Shen Yi didn't even turn his head and said, "Doing what needs to be done! Go walk your bird! "
The whole capital was filled with people who couldn't sleep.
At this time, Gu Yun and the others secretly arrived at the front line in Jiangbei. They traveled as fast as lightning and were very happy. Who would have thought that when they were about to land, there would be a problem — they came at the wrong time and caught up with an earth-shattering thunderstorm. The air war chariot couldn't be too heavy in order to balance its speed and fuel consumption. When there were no clouds for thousands of li, it could travel a thousand li in a day. It was very impressive. However, when it encountered a storm, it was over. The eagle became a bald quail.
The entire giant eagle was swayed left and right by the howling wind in the sky. The others were still able to endure it, but Ge Chen, the important old spiritual pivot, was the first to collapse. He was so dizzy that he could not even get up. The Wild Goose King wanted to use acupuncture to alleviate Ge Chen's symptoms. However, as soon as the needle was inserted, the giant eagle suddenly tilted. If Gu Yun had not been quick enough to grab Ge Chen's collar, Ge Chen would have almost hit the foot of the bed. The needle that had just been inserted into the acupuncture point would have been wedged directly into his body.
Under the guidance of Ge Ling, who was on the verge of death, the group of bodyguards had no choice but to change their direction. They bypassed the rainy area and went around in circles in confusion.
Gu Yun's clairvoyance was blocked by the heavy rain and couldn't see anything clearly. She could only command based on her feelings, "Go down a little, go down a little!"
Another bolt of lightning struck down, almost brushing past the eagle. In the fierce wind, the eagle trembled and screamed like it was about to die. Its whole body flipped to one side. Gu Yun staggered a step and fell right into Chang Geng's arms. Chang Geng took advantage of the situation to hug him. One hand grabbed the railing of the eagle, the other held Gu Yun tightly. His face was wet from the rain of Jiangnan.
Xu Ling clung tightly to a mast at the side. He didn't want to go up to the sky again in this life. He trembled and asked, "Marquis, can we still live to investigate that group of corrupt officials?"
"It's okay," Gu Yun said with a smile. "Lord Xu, don't worry. Who hasn't fallen from the Black Eagle a few times? Don't panic. I'm here. I guarantee that no one will fall to their death."
Xu Ling, "…"
In the bleak wind and rain, the bodyguard shouted, "Go forward! Marshal, we see land! "
Xu Ling took a deep breath. Before he could say "Amitabha", he heard another bodyguard shout, "Marshal, Ge Ling said that there might be a problem with the right wing. The angle of our turn is too big!"
Gu Yun, "What …"
Before he could say "What", he felt a warmth on the side of his neck. Changgeng secretly licked Gu Yun's neck while everyone was shouting themselves hoarse and competing with the eagle.
In the noise, Changgeng whispered in his ear, "It's not bad if we can die for love like this, right?"
Gu Yun, "…"
Prince Yan was unmoved even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him. In this situation, he still had the mood to do this kind of thing. Gu Yun was convinced by him. He suddenly felt that Duke Feng Han's words were reasonable. Did His Highness not know what it meant to be anxious?
The bodyguard shouted, "It's about to land. Hold on tight … Be careful!"
Gu Yun only saw darkness in front of his eyes. The eagle fell to one side and with its neck tilted, it suddenly plunged into the ground. The person on the eagle was almost thrown out. Changgeng hugged Gu Yun and rolled three times, only stopping when he hit a mast. With a "kacha" sound, Gu Yun grabbed Changgeng's collar and pulled him to the side. Then, the mast fell straight down, narrowly brushing past them.
The bodyguards scattered around were collectively shocked and cried out. Only then did Gu Yun realize that he and Changgeng's hands and feet were intertwined. It looked very ambiguous. In front of others, he hurriedly tried to cover it up. He coughed dryly, got up, and looked around.
At this time, it was late at night. The place where the eagle landed was a deserted field that stretched as far as the eye could see. The surroundings were unbelievably quiet. There were no village houses, roosters, or dogs barking. There were only a few quiet sounds of summer insects occasionally.
Gu Yun suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart, "Where is this?"
A bodyguard staggered forward, still panting, "Marshal, we seem to have crossed the river when we were not careful."
Lord Xu, who had not gotten up, heard this and staggered and fell down again.
They actually plunged into the enemy's formation!
Changgeng turned his head and smiled at Gu Yun, "Marshal, we flew too far."
Gu Yun rubbed his nose a little awkwardly, "Such a big movement. Don't attract the western soldiers later. Go and ask Xiao Ge, how should we deal with this unreliable broken eagle?"
Two bodyguards dug out Ge Chen, who almost went to see the late Emperor. Ge Chen used all four of his limbs to push the people around him away, "Retch …"
"Don't vomit first," Gu Yun grabbed Ge Chen's collar and did not let him lower his head. He said forcefully, "Tell me first, can this thing be dismantled?"
Ge Chen, "…"
Ge Chen heard that the General Shen always wanted to strangle the Marquis of Stability more than 300 days in a year. At this moment, he understood him.
In less than half an incense stick's worth of time, the Marquis of Stability's personal guards had followed Ge Lingshu's instructions and dismantled the large eagle's kinetic system with a flurry of clangs. They dismantled it into four pieces and had each of them carry it on their backs. All that was left was a pile of useless scrap metal. Gu Yun added a bit of violet gold into the cannon on top of the eagle and fished out a match. "I'll count to three. Run quickly."
Xu Ling was confused. He saw the Wild Goose King make a hand gesture, and two of his personal guards carried him on both sides. The group of people ran towards the direction where the wind was blowing.
Soon after, there was a loud bang, and the huge firework almost shattered the gloomy and rainy sky. Then, there was a muffled thunder in the air, and the earth was rustling and trembling.
Gu Yun blew up the wreckage into ashes!
Xu Ling's expression suddenly changed, "Marquis, what if we attract the enemy?"
"Nonsense, how can we go back if we can't attract the enemy?" Gu Yun said, "We can't swim across the river, right? Lord Xu, it'll be fine if you follow me. "
Lord Xu did not dare to believe him anymore.
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