That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 1148
When the news of Chenyou Valley came, the entire Wanshi Garden became quiet, and those who came and went deliberately slowed down their steps, for fear of disturbing something.

The huge Wanshi Garden and the huge Jun Island are all silent, and even because of the dry season in winter, not even the sound of blue waves lapping on the shore is heard.

So quiet, so quiet that people's ears ring instead.

Everyone knew in their hearts that they were like a mirror, and they were afraid of touching the king's brow.More than ten thousand elites fell in Chenyou Valley, and even the death of the general Shangguan Tan in the army is a trivial matter. The real big thing is that such a disastrous defeat really cut off the "way out" of the army, and the "way out" has also been cut off. was cut off, but now he is caught in an embarrassing situation where he cannot advance or retreat.

In such a situation, in such a situation, no matter how good the king is at cultivating Qi, he will still feel angry.

At this time, in a large warming room, Xiao Jin, who was dressed in a pitch-black python robe, was sitting alone on the big red sandalwood chair behind the desk, closing his eyes and resting his mind. The ground hung down, and at the same time covered the back of his hands, only revealing the long and white fingers.

This was originally Xiao Xuan's study, also known as the "Royal Study" among the people. Because of the need for the emperor and his ministers to be in harmony, it was built extremely spacious, enough to accommodate dozens of people without being crowded.During the first battle of Jundao, this place was lucky enough to escape without too much damage. When Xiao Jin occupied Jundao, this place became his study naturally.

Xiao Jin is the only one in this "Imperial Study Room" now, and it looks a little empty, which makes people feel flustered.

After an unknown period of time, the door opened suddenly with a not-so-sharp "squeak". The sound was really not loud, but it seemed a bit harsh in the silence.

Xiao Jin didn't open her eyes, but still closed her eyelids, "What's the matter?"

The person who came was the great eunuch who had served Xiao Jin for many years. His status in Wei State was roughly equivalent to that of Zhang Baisui, the supervisor of ceremonies in the Daqi court. At this moment, his upper body was slightly leaning forward, holding a letter in his hands, He said softly: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Daoist Master Baiyunzi sent a letter."

"Baiyunzi's letter?" Xiao Jin finally opened his eyes, and the corners of his mouth were pulled up slightly, revealing a hint of sarcasm, "Qiu Ye is indeed a fairy who is about to ascend, but she doesn't want to talk to me, who is crawling in the world of mortals Is he a layman? Or is he planning to pass on the throne to Bai Yunzi and let him be the next Taoist head teacher?"

After the eunuch heard the words, he immediately lowered his body.

He has followed Xiao Jin for many years, so he naturally understands his master's temper. Although he didn't show it on the face at this time, he was probably annoyed in his heart, annoyed that the Daoist master did not write a letter in his own hand at such a critical moment. It is to let his disciples speak for him-after all, there is a difference in seniority here, and Bai Yunzi's status is not enough, unless he is the first disciple of the Taoist sect, he is a certainty to be the head teacher of the Taoist sect.

After a while, Xiao Jin's voice came again, "Read."

The eunuch straightened up immediately, opened the sealed letter in his hand, and what came into view was an extremely neat regular script, upright and respectful, not at all like a Written by a person who cultivates immortals and seeks the Tao, this reminds the eunuch of the great celestial master who once had a relationship with him. He really doesn't look like a Taoist with a sense of immortality, but a Confucian scholar full of knowledge. This kind of Confucian scholar who has learned literature and martial arts, and the emperor's family.

Then he began to read slowly.

This is all honed by following Xiao Jin. As his master, he hates the word impatient the most in his life. No matter how big the matter is, don't be in a hurry, and the words must be clearly stated.

"From the second year of Huanglong when His Royal Highness the King of Wei became a vassal, to the tenth year of Taiping when Emperor Taizu Xiao Yu abdicated, it took a total of 28 years. During these 28 years, His Royal Highness the King of Wei was deliberate and had countless sons. It can be called grass snake ashes In the early years of Taiping, there was a great change in the capital, but it was a pity that the chess missed a move, and was resolved by the Empress Dowager Lin with a sharp knife, and finally returned in vain."

The eunuch raised his head slightly to look at Xiao Jin's expression, seeing that he did not look alarmed, he immediately lowered his head and continued to read: "During this period, the Taoist sect did not intend to intervene, but just let it go. Then Taiping From the first year to the 20th year of Taiping, during a total of 20 years, His Royal Highness King Wei opened up commercial routes to accumulate money, even spared no effort to raise pirates and water bandits, and vigorously forged firearms, built ships, and organized troops. Education and other places have their ambitions in the world, and their plans and schemes are not insignificant. After Xiao Xuan ascended the throne, the persecution of my Taoist sect has been increasing day by day. Therefore, as a last resort, the Taoist sect began to communicate with His Highness. Tracing the source is nothing more than helping each other, just for self-protection."

"The good one just wants to protect himself." Xiao Jin said with a blank expression: "His heart can be punished."

The eunuch's scalp was a little numb from the sudden words of the king, but the king didn't stop, so he could only bite the bullet and continue reading, "Back then Zichen taught the real person, Tianchen the real person, Qiuye The real person in charge, the three of them assisted Xiao Yu in building Daqi. If the Daqi court did not create a gap with the Daoist sect, so that the two could live in peace, why would there be such a disaster today? As the Emperor Taizu of Daqi said that day, the outside world belongs to the world. Taoism, the world belongs to the imperial court, and the two rule the world together. How can Anhui be in such a situation? However, after all, Daqi is sitting on the world, where the hearts of the people are, and the destiny belongs. The world is at peace. Therefore, His Royal Highness Wei’s situation today is as expected. God’s will is such that manpower is hard to defy. I sincerely advise His Highness Wei to seek for Wei Wang’s life, for the great Qi’s country, and for the people of the world. His Highness Wei should withdraw troops as soon as possible. , Returning to the Kingdom of Wei, there is still a glimmer of life, if His Royal Highness the King of Wei is obsessed with obsession, and still thinks about the emperor's honor, God's will is clear, and the situation is rolling, I am afraid it will be difficult to end well..."

After reading this, the voice of this eunuch who had seen the wind and waves trembled, and the two pages of thin letter paper seemed to be extremely heavy, making his hands tremble slightly.

Xiao Jin supported the armrests with both hands, and slowly got up from the chair, her face was expressionless, and her eyes were as dark as deep, making it hard for people to see what she really thought in her heart.

Xiao Jin bypassed the book case, came to the eunuch, took the two pages of letter paper from his hand, glanced at them, and said: "The Taoist sect will not come to save us."

"The reed on the wall, whichever way the wind blows, it will fall. This wind is the so-called general trend, and the Taoist sect is this reed. Now that the Taoist sect sees that the situation is difficult, they want to withdraw. This is the real future. Please save yourself."

Speaking of this, Xiao Jin suddenly sneered, "It's just that they don't think about it, the Daqi court is not a mud bodhisattva without anger, you can fight if you want, and you don't if you don't want to, how can there be such a good thing in this world? Even if I fall, it's just a step ahead, waiting for your Taoist gate to be under Jiuquan."

The No. 1 king of the Great Qi's eyes became more and more gloomy, and his tone was cold: "Furthermore, it is not certain who will die and who will live. Those who die can only fall into the endless hell, and they will never die." Transcendence, only those who are alive can ascend to the Buddha Kingdom of the Immortal Capital and live happily ever after."

(End of this chapter)