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Chapter 584 No one, no conscience

Shen Liuzhen ordered someone to pack up and go to the front line.

Because of such a big commotion in the mansion, Ke Sande knew that the border between Wei and Song was fighting again, so he found Shen Liuzhen and insisted on following him.

Shen Liuzhen packed up his own books, and as he moved, the widened sleeves looked more appropriate and gentle on him, and said:

"What are you going to do? Help Song Guo fight?"

Ke Sande was stunned, and after a while he said: "I just want... I want to take a look. Maybe I can help you run errands or something."

Shen Liuzhen raised his eyes and glanced at him, and said:

"I can't use you to run errands. If I use you to run errands, wouldn't it send you into a tiger's mouth? Don't think about it, you are now a wanted criminal in the Song Dynasty, so just stay here honestly."

As Shen Liuzhen said, he looked up at Kesande again, then slowly stood up straight, his sparkling eyes were shining with a clear light, and he said in wonder for a while:
"What kind of expression did you have just now... Even if I'm well-informed, I can't even guess what you're thinking?...Because I won't let you go, so...Are you grudge? Resentment?"

Ke Sande felt his heart tremble again, thinking how this guy's eyes are so poisonous, and he can still see into other people's hearts.

But he couldn't bear it any longer, and said sullenly for a while:

"No...you are not worthy of our general."

Shen Liuzhen was stunned, he really didn't expect the thinking of this person in front of him to be so jumpy, and he didn't know how he got here, and what's more, his words were so unpleasant.

Shen Liuzhen sneered involuntarily, and asked:

"Then who will serve as your general? You?"

"I definitely can't, but I have to be a hero no matter what, I can't be like you..." Ke Sande couldn't hide his disgust, "If you are a girl, our general is a man, so it would be appropriate."

Hearing this, Shen Liuzhen shook his body, raised his chin, showing a beautiful jaw line, looked at the sky speechlessly, bit his lower lip, turned around to look at him again, and said seriously:
"Your general, she herself is a peerless hero. There has always been only one peerless hero. Where can I find the second one? Besides, she doesn't have to be a man. I'm a girl to be a match. We are a good match!"

Ke Sande was dumbfounded, and thought to himself: It seems...that makes a lot of sense.

Shen Liuzhen packed up the books, clapped his hands, and then called Ke Sande and said:
"Help me carry this book to the carriage outside."

Ke Sande responded blankly, and subconsciously obeyed, picked up the box of books, carried them on his shoulders, and walked out.

Liu Qinbing was also packing things for Shen Liuzhen. At this time, he looked at Ke Sande who was leaving, and said:
"He is good at martial arts. If you take him with you, he will be a helper if you are in danger on the road."

Shen Liuzhen lowered his eyelids and said casually:

"He is still a variable. I don't like to bring variables with me. Let's talk about it later... Besides, I am still an imperial envoy this time, and Dugujian is leading the team. It's good, so don't worry about safety."

Liu Qinbing tied the burden, held it in his hand, touched his head, and said, "It's also..."

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On the second day after Eunuch He was assassinated, the little emperor did not go to court, but shrank in the palace alone, frightened out of his wits.

He could feel the undercurrent surging inside and outside the palace, there was a conspiracy plotting, and danger was approaching.

But he was alone and could do nothing.

He decided that it was Shen Guozhu's people who killed Eunuch He, and he was going to kill him next.

So it's not just that he doesn't want to see the courtiers, especially Shen Qingzhi.

And at this time, Xiao Changlu, the captain of the Forbidden Army, found the little emperor with the task of guarding the palace, knelt down in front of him, and said loyally:

"Your Majesty, now that the treacherous minister is in power, the country will not be the country, and the minister is willing to take risks to wipe out the traitors for His Majesty. Please make an order."

Yes, there are still loyal ministers who are dedicated to their duties in this world. The little emperor was very moved when he saw Xiao Changlu.

Sure enough, before Xiao Changlu raised his head, the little emperor said excitedly as if grabbing at a straw:

"Okay, I ordered you to take someone with you to kill Shen Qingzhi, do you dare?!"

This was the first time that the little emperor had such an imperial air. At this moment, he felt that he was so proud that he was doing something that could save the Liu family from falling.

Xiao Changlu raised his head abruptly, his eyes were filled with the same excitement and passion as his, and he almost shed tears in his excited eyes. He gritted his teeth and said "I respect His Majesty's decree" before leaving.

……

In the middle of the night, Shen Qingzhi returned home exhausted, feeling extremely depressed.

He can't read much, but he's not stupid.

Undercurrents surged in the court, and he deeply felt that his time was numbered.

Since he was a child, he was willing to listen to other people's chats, listen to other people's opinions, learn things from other people's words, learn how to deal with things, and learn how to communicate with others.

What he should know, he knows at this age, and what he doesn't know, he can also ask others for advice with the self-knowledge of "knowing that he is ignorant".

Therefore, over the years, his popularity has been very good. These connections are not only people who like him and give him face, but also people who help him.

But... ever since the admiral of the court confessed directly to Xiao and Huo Nan, he has become a lonely minister...

Yes, the best loyal minister must be a lone minister, you cannot have fans and followers.

He understands Eunuch He's worries very well.He also knows the hearts of those who support him.

But the Lord is weak... In this chaotic world, there is never a shortage of ambitious people, not to mention the current His Majesty, even the mediocre emperor on the throne can be pulled down by someone with ambition.

If he wants to stand up, he has to do more things to gain more power and gain more contacts.

But the master is weak...

Why is the Lord of Great Achievements terrible? ... When he really stood up, those who helped him and followed him, whether it was because they wanted to gain more power, or simply because they were wronged by him, would push him one step forward and replace the emperor.

But the master is weak...he still wants to be a loyal minister of the auxiliary country and the Ding country.Keep your duty, and don't let everyone think that he has the intention to usurp the throne.

As Shen Guozhu thought about this, the bitterness in his heart slowly spread out, completely submerging him.

He sat at the table and watched the flickering flame of the candle.The few strands of white hair on the sideburns have turned white over half of their heads at some point.

He murmured, and said sadly to himself:
"Being a loyal minister...is so difficult."

Suddenly, there was a panicked noise outside the door, the porter pushed the door in without hesitation, and shouted at Shen Qingzhi:
"Mr. Jun! The forbidden army broke in with His Majesty's imperial decree. The city defense battalion doesn't know what's going on, and they don't care at all. What should we do!"

Shen Qingzhi was not surprised when he heard it, he walked out of the room calmly, just in time to see Xiao Changlu rushing over with a torch, standing in the yard, pretending to unfold the imperial decree, shouting:
"The treacherous Shen Qingzhi seeks power and usurps the country, and he is ordered to punish him! Come on, do it!"

Shen Qingzhi looked at the people surrounding him, and subconsciously wanted to grab the sword of the guardian in front of him to defend against the enemy, but just as he took the sword in his hand, he stopped again, and the light gathered in his eyes gradually went out, turning into a A puddle of stagnant water.

"Forget it... I have tried my best, and I will not betray anyone, nor my conscience."

Shen Qingzhi murmured, throwing away the sword in his hand...

(End of this chapter)