Judge of the Lamp

Chapter 271 Duke Protector, Hurry up to Negotiate Peace!
At dusk, Xu Zhiqiong was sitting on the couch, and Tong Qingqiu handed him a bowl of soup.

Xu Zhiqiong smelled the medicine, frowned and said, "Can it work?"

"The spirit is spiritual, and the medicine can be effective for at most two hours."

"Two hours is enough!"

Xu Zhiqiong drank the decoction, and borrowed Tong Qingqiu's magic circle to go to the gate of the yamen.

He walked out of the yamen, and now he crawled back to the yamen. A group of lantern-handlers were terrified, and hurriedly helped Xu Zhiqiong into the Mingdeng Pavilion. Shi Xun even came to visit: "Xu Qianhu, what are you doing?" What happened?"

Xu Zhiqiong shook his head again and again and said, "It was because I was ignorant of worldly affairs that I offended an expert, and suffered a great loss this time."

Shi Xun sighed: "Zhiqiong, I'm not saying you, you don't deserve such a high position at such a young age.
Let’s not talk about the distance, let’s say that I am the head of the yamen in charge of the lamp. When did you put me in your eyes?It’s your own fault that you suffered a loss today, and after learning this lesson, you will know what restraint is..."

Shi Xun finally found a place to vent, eloquently, Fei Xing spat out, talking endlessly.

Don't compare, it's only two hours!

"Shi Qianhu, please ask someone to go to the Ministry of War, look for Minister Sui, and tell him that I have done everything he asked me to do."

Shi Xun was startled and didn't say any more.

This guy is the god-nephew of the Minister of the Ministry of War, and the Minister of Sui is a big celebrity around the emperor. It is best not to ask more questions about the Minister of Sui.

Shi Xun hurriedly found someone to send a letter to Sui Zhi, and Sui Zhi hurried to the Lantern Yamen, saw Xu Zhiqiong lying on the bed dying, and sighed: "Zhiqiong, why don't you listen to me?"

Xu Zhiqiong waved his hand, signaling Lantern to leave, leaving only him and Sui Zhi in the Mingdeng Pavilion.

"Uncle, after listening to your words, I have already sent a letter to the prince, urging the prince to cease fighting, but the aura in my body is still dissipating. I really don't know the reason."

Sui Zhi said with a serious expression: "Zhiqiong, your life is at stake, you can't lie to me."

"I have absolutely no lie! If you don't believe me, you can wait for news from the northern border. I'm afraid I won't be able to wait."

Sui Zhi nodded and said: "I trust you, I will go to ask the Duke right away, and for my sake, let him forgive you this time, and see the Duke again tonight, you must not lose your courtesy."

Sui Zhi left, Xu Zhiqiong waited quietly on the couch, the water droplets in the leak kept falling, Xu Zhiqiong carefully calculated the time.

……

Outside the north gate, in a private house, Sui Zhi saw Ren Songde.

Ren Songde prepared several dishes, opened a jar of Huangfeng wine, and invited Sui Zhi to drink a few glasses.

Huangfeng wine, also known as palace wine, is a wine rewarded by the emperor. Ren Songde opened this altar of palace wine to show Sui Zhi his extraordinary status.

Sui Zhi exclaimed: "The royal wine is really a peerless wine!"

Ren Songde said with a smile: "When I was the chief assistant of the cabinet in the past, there were no less than a hundred altars of imperial wine bestowed by the Holy Majesty. To tell you the truth, Sui Shilang, I am really tired of drinking this Huangfeng wine.
This wine has been sealed for ten years, just like Ren Mou who has been frozen for ten years, but drinking it now has a different taste. "

Sui Zhidao: "Xu Zhiqiong has already written a letter to the northern border, persuading the prince to cease fighting, but his energy is exhausted, and he is extremely weak."

Ren Songde said with a smile: "What's the use of sending letters? I haven't received the news of the armistice in the northern border yet, so let's wait for three or two days."

Sui Zhi said: "If we wait another three or two days, Xu Zhiqiong will not only lose his cultivation, but also his life."

Ren Songde smiled contemptuously: "So what? A small thief, what a pity to die?"

Sui Zhi remained silent, Ren Songde said in surprise: "I heard that Sui Shilang and this little thief have a very different relationship, and they often refer to each other as uncle and nephew. From this point of view, Sui Shilang really feels pity for him!"

Sui Shilang shook his head and said with a smile: "Duke, you don't need to test me, Xu Zhiqiong's father is my colleague, and he usually takes care of him, but he has repeatedly violated and committed crimes. What's the matter?
I just think this person is still useful, so I rushed to remind the Duke, if the Duke wants to keep him alive, he will stay. Is it above the city gate? "

After finishing speaking, Sui Zhi got up to leave, and suddenly heard Ren Songde say: "Sui Minister wait a moment."

He took out a elixir from his bosom and handed it to Sui Zhi: "As Sui Shilang said, this boy does have some uses, so give him this elixir."

Sui Zhi took the elixir and asked, "Will Xu Zhiqiong recover after taking this elixir?"

Ren Songde said with a smile: "If I ask you to give it to him, just give it to him, so why ask so many questions?"

Sui Zhi lowered his face and said: "I don't ask you, how should Xu Zhiqiong answer when he asks me? If you refuse to tell me, just send this pill yourself."

Ren Songde remained silent for a while, how dare a mere third-rank servant speak so presumptuously.

I haven't been reused in the past ten years, but this group of birds have looked down on me!

Forget it, let's wait until I regain control of the court, and then I will settle with you slowly.

Ren Songde squeezed out a smile and said: "Sui Shilang, I have something important to do, so I can't go there. You can tell that boy that taking this pill will keep him safe for a while. Take care of yourself!"

Sui Zhi smiled, turned and left.

He obviously didn't dare to go when he said he had something important to do.

He was worried that Xu Zhiqiong called Liang Jixiong and Zhong Shen to ambush him, so that he didn't even dare to return to the Duke's mansion.

……

When they arrived at the Lantern Yamen, Sui Zhi handed the elixir to Xu Zhiqiong.

Xu Zhiqiong took the pill, and his pained expression eased a lot.

Sui Zhi warned: "Nephew, if the crown prince refuses to cease fighting, I'm afraid your life will still be in danger, and you should write a few more letters to persuade the crown prince to withdraw troops as soon as possible."

Xu Zhiqiong didn't speak, Sui Zhi frowned and said, "Nephew, what else do you have in mind?"

Xu Zhiqiong remained silent all the time, if Ren Songde suddenly appeared and used his skills again, Xu Zhiqiong would agree to one more thing.

Sui Zhi was very dissatisfied, and said fiercely, "Nephew, uncle did this for your own good!"

The situation was a little tense, and suddenly someone said outside the door: "Sui Shilang, when did you come? Didn't you say ask me for a drink?"

Sui Zhi got up quickly, and said with a smile: "Commander Zhong, it's been a long time."

Zhong Shen said with a smile: "A few days ago, I heard that you were sick, and you were so lethargic, but now you are cured?"

"It's just a cold. I've already recovered. I was greedy for a moment of leisure, so I rested at home for a few more days."

Zhong Shen sighed: "What Sui Shilang said is that it is really rare for us to be free at ordinary times. I heard that Zhiqiong fell ill suddenly, so I came here to visit."

Sui Zhi looked at Xu Zhiqiong and said, "I also miss this nephew, so I brought him some elixir. After taking it, he seems to be getting better."

Zhong Shen was surprised: "Such a good elixir, can I give Zhong a certain one?"

Sui Zhi shook his head and said: "Unfortunately, the commander asked, there is only one pill, and it has already been given to my nephew."

Zhong Shen shrugged his eyebrows: "Then you can only blame Zhong for being unlucky."

After chatting for a while, Sui Zhi left.

Zhong Shen stepped forward and asked, "Zhiqiong, what happened?"

Xu Zhiqiong said: "I was tricked by Ren Songde."

"Dog thief!" Zhong Shen gritted his teeth, "It's my head, this revenge must be avenged!"

"Commander calm down," Xu Zhiqiong sat up and said, "I'm fine."

Zhong Can was surprised: "Shicai Shi Xun also said that you couldn't even walk, and you recovered so quickly? Sui Zhi's elixir is really so effective?"

"Yes, the elixir of good spirit!" Xu Zhiqiong squeezed the elixir in his cuff.

The function of this thing should be similar to the lotus seeds of the copper lotus.

……

At noon the next day, the emperor received news from the northern border, and the prince led his troops to retreat ten li, and the siege in Qingge City eased slightly.

Emperor Zhaoxing was overjoyed and immediately called Ren Songde into the palace.

"Ren Aiqing, the sword is really young!"

Ren Songde bowed his head and said: "Although His Majesty saw him abandoning him, I dare not slack off in the slightest."

Emperor Zhaoxing frowned slightly, then smiled and said, "Ren Aiqing, do you still hold grudges against me?"

Ren Songde hurriedly saluted and said: "I don't dare. I want to leave for the northern border now. First, I will see what the situation is before the battle. Second, I will also contact Qingge City Lord first to discuss peace matters."

Emperor Zhaoxing nodded and said, "It's a long way to go, I'll send Yin-Yang practitioners to accompany you."

Ren Songde shook his head and said: "Your Majesty don't have to worry, I have my own means, but I have some concerns, and you need to express it clearly by Your Majesty."

"Aiqing, please speak."

"The crown prince has been victorious in battles and victories, and his arrogance is in full swing. If he does not dampen his edge, it may be difficult to reach a peace negotiation. I want to help Tunu defeat him for a few rounds, and please forgive me for my crimes."

Emperor Zhaoxing said with a smile: "Aiqing just let go and do what you want, there is no need to worry about this matter."

Ren Songde said again: "When the two armies fight, it is inevitable that there will be casualties."

Emperor Zhaoxing said: "The army of rebels will die if they die!"

"His Royal Highness is in the army, it is inevitable that he will be implicated, if something goes wrong..."

Emperor Zhaoxing said calmly: "But for the Daxuan Sheji, Yuyang died in front of the battle, and he deserved his death!"

Ren Songde leaned over and bowed again: "Your Majesty has said this, and I have no worries about the future."

……

That night, Ren Songde came to Qingge City, entered the tower, and met Mu Shujian, the feudal lord of Baiyuan Province and the lord of Qingge City. Mu Shujian and Ren Songde were old acquaintances. was also there.

When old friends meet again, I thought that Mu Shujian would welcome him warmly, but I didn't expect him to be extremely indifferent to Ren Songde.

"Guo Hugong, are you here to persuade me to surrender?" Mu Shujian looked down at Ren Songde from the corner of his eyes, "If you come to persuade me to surrender, you should leave as soon as possible. I have soldiers and food, and I will never bow to you Xuangou!"

The soldiers in the city tower left one word "Xuan dog" and another word "Xuan dog", shouting and cursing non-stop.

Ren Songde was not annoyed, with a humble smile on his face all the time: "Major Lord, please be safe and don't be impatient. The next time I come here, I am here to discuss peace with the Lord."

"Negotiate peace?" Mu Shujian sneered, "You think I'm so easy to deceive? You Xuanren took advantage of the battlefield, but now you are willing to negotiate peace with us?"

Ren Songde said with a smile: "The fierce battle ten years ago was finally at the hands of Ren. Can the Great Feudal Lord still trust me?"

Yes, that's right!
Ten years ago, Daxuan also had the upper hand, and under the mediation of Ren Songde, Tu Nu took advantage of it.

This person may really have come to negotiate peace!
Mu Shujian's attitude changed, he asked Ren Songde to sit down first, and then asked: "If you really come to negotiate a peace, I wonder if the protector can show some sincerity?"

Ren Songde laughed and said, "How long has it been since the Xuan army attacked the city?"

Uncle Mu said, "It's been two days."

Ren Songde said: "Why doesn't the lord lead his troops to rob the camp overnight, and see if the Xuan army dares to send troops?"

Mu Shujian repeatedly waved his hands and said, "This is your strategy to lure the army. I have been a soldier all my life. How can I not know this trick?"

Ren Songde said: "If the feudal lord doesn't trust me, you can send a team of soldiers to test it out and see if the Xuan army has the strength to fight back. If this battle wins, it shows Ren's sincerity. If this battle fails, Ren is willing to be accepted by the feudal lord punish."

(End of this chapter)