Chapter 615 Since You Treat Me as a National Hero, I Should Repay You with My Death

Midnight.

Tang Wanzhuang was wearing the thick mink fur coat she wore when they first met, processing documents under the lamp.

She stopped coughing. The last treatment Zhao Changhe gave her before he left would last her for at least a year.

She was just too tired, and her body still didn't look like a warrior. Baoqin shook her head when she was afraid of cold and weak.

She even had three secret treasures, but she was not as full of vitality as Baoqin, who was at the third level of Xuanguan.

Well, Baoqin is not young this year. She is already eighteen years old. She is a tall and graceful lady. She has also practiced at the seventh level of Xuanguan. She is a maid who can be cold and pretentious when sent out to deal with the affairs of the martial arts world. When Zhao Changhe first met her, he couldn't beat Baoqin. At that time, Baoqin was at the fifth level of Xuanguan, and Zhao Changhe was only at the fourth level. Of course, he might be skipped. This is a historical mystery. To this day, Zhao Changhe has always treated Baoqin as a little maid who doesn't know martial arts. I don't know what he thinks.

Zhao Changhe's misunderstanding of the master and servant was not limited to this. He also had some small misunderstandings about Tang Wanzhuang.

For example, he felt that the quarrel between Tang Wanzhuang and Tang Buqi was just natural... Zhao Changhe was relatively better. At least he knew that if Tang Buqi was just talking about self-protection, Wanzhuang would not quarrel with her. Tang Buqi was the one who really didn't understand his aunt.

In fact, even if Tang Buqi wanted to secede, Tang Wanzhuang would not quarrel.

Wu Weiyang's loyal subordinates all had other thoughts, and she didn't want to hinder everyone's future and pursuit.

No one's ideal is more precious than anyone else's. I am not qualified to drag other people's future and make them pay with me. Just be happy.

The main reason why Tang Wanzhuang didn't allow Tang Buqi to be independent was that the recent situation made her instinctively feel a little strange. She didn't want Tang Buqi to be at the forefront of the storm and be used as a gun by others.

Unfortunately, the Demon Suppression Divisions in various places have become more corrupt and have been instigated. She no longer has as comprehensive and well-informed information as before, and can only guess and deduce from some clues.

First of all, there must be something wrong with the Longxi Li family. This is very easy to judge, because the taxation in Guanzhong has stopped, claiming that there are too many thieves and bandits... Isn't this a typical sign of separatism? Who can be fooled by such an excuse?

This kind of thing was expected. When Xia Longyuan was confirmed to have returned injured, it was almost a foregone conclusion.

What made Tang Wanzhuang feel strange was that Li Shentong of Bashu originally mobilized troops to fight upwards, but he stopped recently.

Li Shentong is different from Tang Buqi, a rookie who only wants to secede from Jiangnan. Whether the rebellion was for the people of Bashu or for other reasons, after the rebellion, this kind of hero would not be able to stay in a corner and guard a small piece of land. His aggressiveness and mobility are first-class, and he will definitely advance to Hanzhong and Guanzhong. Would he change his strategic approach because the flag of Guanzhong was surnamed Xia or Li? That's impossible.

What caused him to stop fighting?

Then the attitude of the Yang family began to be ambiguous. The matter of giving up Xuzhou was very strange. On the surface, it was said that it was a brilliant move by the court, deliberately letting the Wang family border Wan Tianxiong and provoking the two families to fight. There were quite a few people in the court who praised Yang Taiwei for his brilliant plan... But Tang Wanzhuang knew very well that there was no such court discussion in the court. She didn't even know about this matter, but it had already happened.

This was the decision of the Yang family, which seemed to foster Wan Tianxiong's ambition. Tang Wanzhuang could imagine that the Cao Gang had gone from being a water gang based in Jianghuai to settling in Xuzhou, a place in the north, and looking at the Central Plains. The subtle feelings in their mentality were not something that could be told to outsiders.

In fact, Wan Dongliu was embarrassed to tell Zhao Changhe that Wan Tianxiong had the idea of ​​becoming king. Of course, there was also the Four Elephants Sect above them, and most of the gang members were Four Elephants believers. Zhuque didn't nod, so Wan Tianxiong only dared to think about it in his heart.

In fact, it doesn't matter who becomes king to the Four Symbols Sect. If Wan Tianxiong makes a serious request to Zhuque, Zhuque will most likely agree. If he objects, it's not because he doesn't want to, but because he thinks he should accumulate food and become king later, which is another matter.

In this atmosphere where the attitudes of all parties are extremely weird, why does Buqi get involved? What's more annoying is that if you are the chess player in this game and know what's going on inside, it's fine. But after a few rounds of communication between the aunt and nephew, Tang Wanzhuang found that Tang Buqi didn't know the situation of others at all. She was so angry that she wanted to rush to Jiangnan to overturn her nephew and beat him up with a broom.

The little waste who was kept in the dark and used as a gun still wanted to be the King of Wu! Even the rumor of wanting to become king has reached the capital, how can there be no quarrel!

Tang Wanzhuang rubbed his eyebrows. Thinking too much is really not good for his condition. He felt a little dizzy.

At this moment, a fragrant breeze blew by, and there was another person in front of him.

Huangfu Qing, who was not wearing a mask and was dressed in palace clothes.

Baoqin, who was serving beside him, didn't even have time to react before being pressed on the acupoints and stood aside in a daze: "Little girl, you are sharp-tongued, stay aside for now."

Baoqin: "?"

How did I offend you?

Tang Wanzhuang put down her pen and said lightly: "The imperial concubine came to visit in the middle of the night and got angry at the little maid first. It was really unexpected."

Huangfu Qing looked up and down at Baoqin's figure, and curled his lips slightly. Just now, when he pointed at her, she was a little fleshy. It's mature. A mere little girl is actually better than someone who can only copy books. Someone is really hopeless.

Imagine some scenes in the future. It's good that I didn't kill you. Why do you say I got angry?

Of course, I won't say this. Huangfu Qing said coldly: "Let me give you a word of advice."

Tang Wanzhuang was silent for a moment and whispered: "Thank you."

Huangfu Qing was stunned for a moment, and then heard Tang Wanzhuang continue: "You are closing the net. I should be a sure-kill target? You are worried that Changhe will blame you in the future, so you came to remind me to evacuate..."

This woman is really smart, but it's a pity that her persistence is meaningless. Huangfu Qing secretly sighed and said forcefully: "You are so self-righteous, how can you be considered a target? If you get in the way, you will be killed by a mantis. I have fought with you for so many years, but I have developed some feelings for you. I advise you. The old friendship is over with a single word. Anyway, I have already evacuated according to His Majesty’s orders. It’s up to you whether you want to evacuate or not.”

Huo Qin must have been tapped on her mute point, otherwise she really wants to tell her to stop being so harsh. What kind of feelings can you have in a fight? You are obviously afraid of being scolded by a man.

It's amazing that the noble concubine is in such deep trouble...

"You were ordered to evacuate by His Majesty..." Tang Wanzhuang repeated, with a rather strange look on her face, and then shook her head: "Thank you... In fact, if you do this, your plan may be exposed. This responsibility is not trivial."

Huangfuqing smiled: "Even if you know, you can't change anything."

"That's not necessarily the case." Tang Wanzhuang said slowly: "Based on all the circumstances, I can roughly guess something..."

Huangfu Qing was surprised this time: "Tell me, what do you know?"

"His Majesty is not actually greedy for power. It can be said that he has no desire for worldly power. Logically speaking, a person like him should be proud of the wind and moon. There is more fun wherever he goes than sitting in the palace. I think the reason why he relies on the throne is probably There are two factors. One is to save time when power is needed, and the other..." Tang Wanzhuang said slowly: "I suspect that his practice is related to this and he needs the support of the emperor."

Huangfu Qing's expression changed slightly.

"No matter how I analyze your recent actions, I can only come to one conclusion, that is, you are creating a concept of a world without a king in the entire China. Everyone has his own king in his own territory, and his throne is unclaimed. Admit it... this may not have a very intuitive effect in the past, but now that His Majesty returns from injury, it may really work." Tang Wanzhuang smiled: "There must be a lead to close the net now, and I even have it. You can guess what the lead is... If I stop it now, I might be able to stop it, but if you stand here, I probably won't be able to get out."

"You will die if you go out." Huangfuqing sighed: "It's hard for me to understand... You have very little information at hand, but you can make a completely correct judgment just because of such clues. Such wisdom is really amazing. You are like this Why are people so foolish and loyal?”

Tang Wanzhuang looked at Rudou Candeng in fascination, and whispered: "Maybe this is stupid. But Huangfu, if everyone weighs the pros and cons and makes the most theoretically correct choice, then two epochs of history will be over. , Why are so many people throwing their lives away just to protect the people behind them? Are they all stupid?"

Huangfu was silent.

"Perhaps you will say who is worthy of protecting and who is not...like Xia Longyuan..." Tang Wanzhuang paused, as if she was not used to calling Xia Longyuan by his full name for the first time, but continued: "Okay. He said that the chaos in the world was caused by Xia Longyuan himself. He was the one who harmed the country. It was for the sake of Great Xia to overthrow him. He only heard of killing one man and Zhou Er, but never heard of regicide... I know that this is what Changhe thinks. I used to He has been working hard for the sake of the people, but now I am standing on the opposite side of the people, so he always hopes that I will be discharged and returned to work. "

Huangfu asked curiously: "Since you know, and judging from your tone, I think Chang He's idea is correct, then what are you doing?"

Tang Wanzhuang said: "First of all, only Your Majesty can control Beihu. Looking at any current family, including your Sixiang Sect, there is no such strength. This is very important, very important, very important, Ah Qing, your Majesty is on this point with me. I am of the same mind, he has a lot of troops but never agreed to your rebellion, that’s what he means.”

Huangfu Qing: "...don't call me Ah Qing."

"This is both public and private." Tang Wanzhuang ignored her request for this title and continued: "His Majesty fought against all opinions and promoted me, who was still inconspicuous. I was young and a woman, and became the Demon Suppressor. The chief minister is full of criticism, but Your Majesty doesn't mind. Wan Zhuang has been a minister for more than ten years. He has trusted me for more than ten years. Although he doesn't listen to my advice on some things, he will give me whatever I want and let him do whatever he has the authority to do. There has never been any suspicion or restriction, not even a red-faced rebuke... Throughout the past and present, this has never happened."

Huangfu Qing thought about it, and it was true.

Xia Longyuan really trusted Tang Wanzhuang. In fact, he didn't even deliberately hide the fact that there was a fake substitute and the murder of the prince. This was a sign of extreme trust. It is normal for someone to refuse to listen to advice on some matters. Whoever is a king can listen to others in everything.

Tang Wanzhuang said: "Back then, my parents wanted me to marry the prince. I just told His Majesty that I didn't want to marry. His Majesty laughed loudly and said that Wanzhuang was a state official and should not be restricted by the palace, so he let it go."

Some people once speculated whether Xia Longyuan himself fell in love with Tang Wanzhuang's beauty, but it turned out that it had nothing to do with it. He indeed treated Tang Wanzhuang with the heart of a national scholar. During these years of seclusion and neglect, he almost treated the whole world. Entrusted to Tang Wanzhuang.

It can indeed be said that the monarch and his ministers are like this, which is rare in ancient and modern times.

Tang Wanzhuang said in a low voice: "The king and his ministers have failed the world until now, but they have never failed me, Tang Wanzhuang. Since you treat me as a national scholar, I should repay you with death, that's all. When you see Changhe in the future, Say sorry to him for me, and if there is another life, I will come before you again."

"Master!" A personal guard knocked on the door: "Marquis Wuping is outside to ask for an audience, saying he wants to convey the emperor's order."

Tang Wanzhuang smiled slightly: "I know."

She stood up slowly and whispered: "Go ahead... I won't blame you for anything you want to do."