blue bird song

Chapter 58: A Promise, A Thousand Gold (1)
Shen Fu, who was imprisoned in the death row of the Ministry of Punishment, did not know how much he spent, so he asked someone to bring a letter to Qing Que, "If you want to know the truth about the battle in Qibaoshan, please go to the prison."

When the letter arrived, Qing Que was practicing swordsmanship with Zhang Hu, one was practicing Feiyan swordsmanship, the other was using Guilin swordsmanship, they shuttled back and forth like immortals.When Qing Que put away her sword and opened the letter curiously, there were still beads of sweat on her face.

The truth about the Battle of Fishing Sea?Qingque's expression became serious.

Zhang Hu asked with concern: "Little Qingque, what's the matter?" Qingque passed the letter in silence.Zhang Hu unfolded it and looked at it, thought for a while, and said warmly: "Little Qingque, brother will go with you."

It is difficult for ordinary people to enter and visit the death row of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.However, if Zhang Hu and Qingque wanted to go, they would be free to do so.

In the dark death cell, Shen Fu sat on the ground haggard and looked up at Qing Que, "I'll tell you the truth, you save my son's life! Save at least one!"

The emperor had issued an imperial decree, and Shen Fu no longer had the extravagant hope that he could be saved. His sons were all safe and sound, so if they could save one, it would be a blessing to be able to leave behind the blood of the Shen family.

Zhang Hu frowned slightly, Qing Que nodded without hesitation, "Okay, that's the deal!"

Shen Fu listened to Qing Que's promise, and a gratified smile appeared on his old and haggard face, "I believe in you! Your grandfather was a man of promise, and he never broke his promise in his life. You are very similar to your grandfather, and you must be a Keeping promises."

The death row of the Ministry of Punishment is a single room, and the guards are extremely strict.Shen Fu is a death row prisoner appointed by the government. The cell he lives in is surrounded by solid stone walls and has no windows at all. Outside the only small door, a soldier in armor stands with a knife, his eyes are alert, as if he is facing an enemy. , dare not have the slightest slack.Living in such a prison cell, locked tightly by iron chains, Shen Fu was already languid.Now hearing Qing Que's concise, clear and loud promise, Shen Fu's eyes lighted up and a smile appeared on his face.

If all the adult men of the Shen family were killed, and the women and children were exiled to the northwest, it would be almost equivalent to annihilation of the entire army.The women and children of the Shen family were pampered and pampered, how could they survive in that miserable place in the northwest.

No matter which son, at least one must survive to continue the incense of the Shen family.

Shen Fu was happy for a moment, and stared at Qing Que with sharp eyes, "How do you keep my son?" Although the Qi family has always kept their promises, to be on the safe side, they asked for the details clearly, villain first and gentleman second.

Death Row is by no means a pleasant place, filled with unpleasant musty and bloody smells.Qing Que stretched out her little hand in disgust and slapped it, and said contemptuously: "Since I have the ability to send you to death row, I will naturally have the ability to save your son's life! Shen Fu, I'm just here for peace of mind, don't you?" To put a face on the nose."

Zhang Hu asked softly with concern: "It smells bad?" Qing Que smiled, "Not at all, Brother Hu. I have been on the battlefield, so can I be afraid of this?" In the dark death cell, Qing Que smiled brightly , Blooming like flowers, Zhang Hu was slightly absent-minded when he saw it.

Peace of mind?Shen Fu made quick calculations, and hurriedly said: "Your grandfather died unjustly! I'll tell you everything about that year. You know who killed him, so you can avenge him, don't you? To save my son's life, I will tell you the truth, and we each have our own place, what do you think?"

Qing Que's eyebrows frowned slightly, "Brother Hu, I really hate this guy talking back and forth. I promised him as soon as he entered the door, why are you still talking?" Zhang Hu also looked displeased, "This People are really mothers-in-law! If we talk too much, we will walk away and let him take the so-called secret into the coffin."

Seeing this, Shen Fu hurriedly shouted: "In the spring of the third year of Chenghua, the imperial court worshiped the British Duke as the general of Pinglu, and the soldiers in Shaanxi, Ningxia, and Yansui towns were all under control. The governor Tan Xian supervised military affairs, and the eunuch Hu Yuan served as the supervisor of the army."

Qingque stood beside Zhang Hu, listening quietly.Zhang Hu suddenly had a strange feeling in his heart when he heard "worship the Duke of England as the general who suppressed the captives".It turns out that when Qing Que's grandfather died, it was his father who was sealed by General Pei.I never heard my father mention this matter.

"At that time, your grandfather was already the prestigious General Dragon and Tiger, serving as the commander-in-chief of Yansui, and I was the deputy general of Shaanxi. General Pinglu controlled a total of 8 horses, and the momentum was huge. He was going to recover Hetao, drive the Mongols to the desert, and pacify the Three Kingdoms. side."

"The little Mongolian prince at that time was Luo Hu, who was naturally warlike and would lead his crowd to attack the side from time to time. We fought against him dozens of times in one spring, and we won each other."

"The British government reported to the imperial court that the Mongolian army is strong and strong, and its power should not be underestimated. Please send another [-] elite soldiers to reinforce it. Otherwise, you should return to the interior and focus on defense."

"The censors of the six divisions and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, all of whom stood up and talked without back pain, all impeached the British prince for bullying. It happened that the British prince was ill at this time and returned to Beijing to recuperate. The imperial court sent another Wu Dingbo Zhao Yue commanded the troops."

Hearing this, Zhang Hu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.It turned out that my father returned to Beijing early due to illness and did not experience that war.Zhang Hu felt relieved for a while.

"Although Wu Dingbo commands the army, it is still the governor Tan Xian's military affairs, and the eunuch Hu Yuan supervises the army. Qi Qingque, you have fought more than once, and you should know the system of this dynasty. During the war, civil servants and eunuchs talk better than generals." Works."

"Tan Xian was a Jinshi during the Tianshun period. He was born in a family in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and he is well-known all over the world. He is well-read in poetry and books, and he is honest and upright. But when it comes to using troops to fight, I can only laugh up to the sky. Hu Yuan even mentioned it. After urinating, he cleans himself and enters the palace to serve as a servant, do you expect this kind of person to know how to use troops, he is just blindly commanding."

"I am born with a good temper. Although I despise these two people in my heart, I am respectful and affectionate on the surface. I never dare to offend them. Your grandfather can't do it. He always looks business-like to the superintendent. Well, if Tan Xian makes mistakes when talking about military affairs, he will point them out as a matter of routine, without showing mercy."

"Tan Xian doesn't take bribes, but he has a good face. Hu Yuan is used to being flattered by foreign officials. When he meets someone who doesn't buy it, he jumps angrily. Your grandfather regarded Tan Xian and Hu Yuanquan Offended."

"In the battle of Yuerhai, the three armies of the Celestial Dynasty should have flanked the Mongolian cavalry and defeated them in one fell swoop. In fact, only your grandfather fought alone, and the other two armies of reinforcements were waiting for a long time."

"The Ministry of War wrote very briefly in the mansion newspaper. The officials and scholars only know that in the third year of Chenghua, the dragon and tiger general Qi Baoshan led [-] cavalry to fight against [-] Mongolian cavalry in Yuer Haili, and died unyielding. Soldiers, no one survives. If you know more, you will hear that the three armies should have joined forces to attack the Mongolian cavalry. Unfortunately, the other two armies were suddenly blown by a strong wind, and the dust filled the air. I couldn't see clearly, so I lost my way and didn't arrive in time."

"This is a natural disaster, not a man-made disaster. No matter who hears about it, it's just a long sigh for Qi Baoshan and his soldiers."

"In the battle of Yuerhai, your grandfather died of exhaustion. The Mongolian cavalry also suffered heavy casualties, losing their elite and vitality. After that, Tan Xian and Wu Dingbo led the army to attack and won a complete victory. They captured the Mongolian cavalry. The little prince Luohu's wife, children, and confidantes acquired tens of thousands of livestock and thousands of slaves, Luohu has been devastated since then, and dare not live in Hetao anymore, and the border has been stable for several years."

"Tan Xian and Marquis Wu Ding are all meritorious ministers, and they have been commended and rewarded by the court. Even Hu Yuan was promoted to be an eunuch after returning to Beijing, which is very impressive."

"Stepping on the bones of your grandfather, how many people have been honored! Tan Xianguan, Zuodu Yushi, and Prince Taibao, were regarded as a model by Qingliu scholars, and his reputation was in the sky. Within two years, he became an official due to illness and returned to his hometown to recuperate. The Tan family is originally a powerful family, and he has a good name outside, and after he became an official, he was still respected and loved by the world, and he lived a happy life like a fairy."

"Wu Dingbo was promoted to Marquis of Wu Ding, with a yearly salary of [-] shi, and there was another magnificent marquis' mansion in the capital. Hu Yuan was originally a horse supervisor, but because of this war, he was promoted to a supervisor of ceremonies and became an eunuch in the hall. He has been very prestigious for a few years. Now he is a Nanjing garrison eunuch, very relaxed and comfortable."

Shen Fu's time in death row is not short, and his health is not as good as before.Now, after talking for such a long time, his face flushed, and he coughed a few times, as if he was a little out of breath.

Nanjing's garrison eunuchs are a leisurely place for retirement, not death row.Death row is a cruel place.

Qingque looked at him strangely, "You called me all the way here just to talk about this? I've known these things for 800 years, do you need to tell me?"

Shen Fu coughed a few times, raised his head with force, and said in a sad voice: "That day there was no strong wind, no dust, and no one who could not see beyond two steps! I... I am also one of the two reinforcements. Could it be that I Don't know?"

Qingque was even more strange.Are you not sick?You are one of the reinforcements. The weather is fine and everything is fine. If you don’t go to reinforce my grandfather, then you have the nerve to tell me to my face and tell me to save your son’s life?

Shen Fu was full of grief and indignation, "Tan Xian did it on purpose! When I got the military order, your grandfather had already set off! Tan Xian clearly held a grudge, and deliberately delayed the military order to delay the opportunity of the war!"

"I ordered Sergeant Qi, and when I was ready to go, Hu Yuan ordered someone to invite me over, and made a fuss for a long time with nonsense and incomprehensible words. He is the supervisor of the army and has too much power. I was in a hurry to leave several times. They were all stopped by him."

"While he was pulling me to talk nonsense, your grandfather was fighting bloody battles with [-] iron cavalry against [-] Mongolian cavalry! When he finally let me go, I led my men to Fisher Sea. All over the country, your grandfather has already..."

Qing Que seemed to see a middle-aged man fighting in armor, his face and body were covered with blood, whether it was the enemy's or his own.With a resolute and resolute face, fierce and fast sword skills, countless enemies fell in front of him... Qing Que's mood was agitated, and his expression was angry. Zhang Hu stood aside and looked at her worriedly.

Shen Fu said with emotion: "Your grandfather and I are both generals who came from civilian backgrounds. We can only succeed by working hard on our own. Your grandfather was a genius, but because he didn't like flattery and disdained falsehood, he was framed by traitors. I really am Hold up for your grandfather! Tan Xian and Hu Yuan, two shameless people, are clearly the culprits who framed your grandfather. The Tan family is powerful, and the eunuchs are difficult to deal with. If you are afraid of them, be a coward and let your grandfather Hate Jiuquan. If you are bloody, go find them to avenge your grandfather!"

Shen Fu's words were impassioned, and after he finished speaking, he coughed violently again.Qing Que stared at him firmly, and slowly asked: "Who is the general of the other reinforcement?" Shen Fu smiled wryly, "You don't believe me, I know. The other reinforcement is the elite army led by Wu Dingbo. There are as many as 5000 people. If he can arrive in time, your grandfather will not be there anyway... Wu Dingbo insisted that he could not see things and could not travel when he encountered strong winds and dust. There are also situations, I haven’t encountered it, but it’s possible that he has encountered it.”

Qing Que was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "You know, you should have told me everything. I promise you, I will definitely do it. Your youngest son Shen Ming has become a monk, and the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple are planning to arrest him and bring him to justice. The Ministry of Criminal Justice And the meaning of Dali Temple, if the serious crimes of collaborating with the enemy, betraying the country and intending to rebel can be avoided by becoming a monk, isn't it true that all the big treacherous and evil people in the world can commit themselves to Buddhism after making mistakes? This trend cannot last. Even so, I Since I have promised you, I will definitely try my best to keep your youngest son Shen Ming. Although Shen Ming has never done any good deeds, he has never committed crimes, so it will not be difficult to keep him."

After Qingque finished explaining, she stopped talking nonsense, turned around and walked out with Zhang Hu.Shen Fu said desolately behind her: "Qi Qingque, remember to avenge your grandfather!"

Qingque turned her head and asked him with a smile, "Are these two your enemies? Or are they really powerful, and if I mess with them, I will lose my skin if I don't die?"

"Shen Fu, I can guess what's on your mind. Either you want me to mess with someone you don't want to mess with and bring disaster on yourself. Or you want to borrow my hand to get rid of the things you don't like. Of course, there may be both, you hate both, you hate both, and you don't want to let go of either."

Shen Fu's eyes flashed, "No matter how powerful they are, you should take revenge, right? Qi Qingque, you are not a person who covets life and fears death, the Qi family has no cowards."

Qing Que smiled slightly, said nothing more, and left side by side with Zhang Hu.Shen Fu really wanted to catch up and shout a few words at her to strengthen her determination to avenge Tan Xian and Hu Yuan.After thinking about it, let's forget it. Although the Qi family kept their promises, Shen Ming's life is still in danger after all, so don't rush her.

Qing Que got out of death row, flew on the horse, and left impatiently.It's better not to come to this kind of place, it's gloomy like hell, making people feel uncomfortable.

Zhang Hu walked side by side with her, turning his head to look at her from time to time.Seeing her frowning her delicate eyebrows, her complexion was not very good, she felt very distressed.Little Qingque, how many heavy responsibilities do you have to shoulder on your frail shoulders?Revitalize the Qi family, rebuild the Qi family army, and now add another one, to avenge Qi Baoshan.

Back at Qi Mansion, seeing Qing Que sometimes blankly and sometimes filled with righteous indignation, Zhang Hu softly persuaded her, "It happened almost 20 years ago, what can Shen Fu just open his mouth to prove? Little Qing Que, I always feel that He has bad intentions. Maybe he saw that the Shen family is really failing, and he holds a grudge against you and wants to destroy you. If you are an ordinary person, if you are an enemy of the Tan family and the guarding eunuch, you will definitely die."

Qing Que bit her lip, her eyes full of dissatisfaction, "Brother Hu, do you know how unconvinced I am? If my grandfather is well, my father and mother will be well too. I will have father and mother love, like Little Ayang lives a carefree life. Then I should be happy! My mother will be married by a bright matchmaker, and my father loves her very much and obeys her. She will not blame me, and will treat me like a sweetheart .I will not be a child without a mother."

Qing Que's exquisite little face was full of resentment, "The first half of my life was completely ruined by the war at Yuerhai. Brother Hu, how can you teach me not to care?"

Zhang Hu held her little hand impulsively, "It doesn't matter whether the first half of life is bitter or sweet. Let's live the rest of our life well, sweetly!"

"Brother Hu is right!" Qing Que's eyes were shining, and she raised her head high, "I am astonishingly talented, as beautiful as me, with both civil and military skills, unparalleled in the world, and I will be full of success and ambition in the rest of my life!"

He was still sad just now, but now his pigtails are up again.Zhang Hu looked down at Qingque's vivid eyebrows and smiled slightly.

Mistress happened to come in to give Qingque some snacks, and happened to hear Qingque's last words, and looked at the little apprentice suspiciously, "Girl, the rest of your life?"

Qing Que picked up two pieces of snacks, put one into his own mouth, and stuffed the other into Mistress's mouth, and said happily: "Miss, although the first half of my life was not smooth sailing, the second half of my life will be full of success and success!"

"The first half of your life, the second half of your life?" Mistress looked strangely at the young apprentice who was smug, "Girl, you, the first half of your life?"

"Do you know how long half a life is? Girl, did my teacher teach you to count? Even if it is true that people reach their 70s, a lifespan of 60 years is rare, so there must be a life of 30 or [-], right? For the first half of your life, you have to do whatever you want." At the age of [-], married and have children, have a family and a house. Just you, you are still a little girl, and you have the nerve to talk about the first half of your life and the second half of your life, it’s ridiculous."

Zhang Hu was originally immersed in Qingque's sadness, so he didn't notice her words.When the teacher asked such a question, Zhang Hu also recalled it, and laughed unkindly, "The first half of my life? Little Qingque, how old are you."

Qing Que looked at Mistress, Zhang Hu, her big smart eyes rolled and rolled, and she smiled guiltyly.

(End of this chapter)