Yutai Bi

Chapter 260 Opponent 2
"Haha! You really believe it!" Gaozong laughed loudly, most of his suspicions disappeared, "This matter is none other than yours. Do you still remember Feng Zhong, the commander of the Changlin Army who escaped from you many years ago? Under He Lu's tent, I trained another Changlin army. I remember that your grandfather had the most dealings with the Changlin army, and I think it has left you with a lot of experience. Defeat the Western Turks and get back Feng Zhong's head .I will allow you to be your idle prince."

Isn't Feng Zhong in Tubo?How did you go to West Turkic?Du Yansui was in doubt.

"Feng Zhong is a talented general, and he is familiar with our Tang army. The old Duke Yuchi is already old, and I don't want him to end up with the British Duke. If the veteran loses twice in a row, it will definitely shake the morale of the army. The queen also recommends you to go. I also think you are suitable."

Du Yansui is young.If he loses, he is recommended by the queen.Even if Du Yansui was sacrificed, the Queen would no longer interfere in the government.No loss of face with oneself.I can send other generals.If you win.He is the coach who ordered himself.

Gaozong thought of this and made up his mind.

"Since you are recommended by the empress, go and meet her." Gaozong magnanimously confirmed the fact that Empress Wu recommended Du Yansui.

Du Yansui's heart gradually cooled down when he saw the emperor's unsteady eyes.

The emperor is suspicious.There are limits to trust.He understood this truth many years ago.

After going to the Queen's Palace, Du Yansui looked at Empress Wu sitting on the phoenix seat with a little emotion.

When I saw her for the first time, she was still a talented person of the late emperor.Probably because the talent score is too low, no one remembers her birthday.King Teng secretly took food and wine to celebrate her birthday.I stood nervously under the drum tower, wondering if this was an opportunity to denounce King Teng.For a while, I thought that if I made meritorious service, I would be rewarded by the first emperor and go home.After a while, I felt that King Teng and her were like friends.The emperor will not punish King Teng for a small talent.This tangled mood continued until she came out wearing a black cloak.At that time, Wu Cairen was Sanniang's age now, and his eyes were exceptionally clear.There was a bright smile on the corner of his mouth, and his steps were brisk.He even heard her humming a little song once.

Later he was ordered to return to Chang'an.The first emperor left a will for himself.Going to Ganye Temple again, he saw her pale face.The fundus of the eye is like a cluster of fire.The river water was very cold, and it was a gamble on one's life to feign death and escape from Ganye Temple.She went down the river without hesitation.

He was also very tangled at that time.Should she really drown and die in accordance with the last emperor's last order, or should she go to the river to pick her up as planned?He hadn't figured it out until he fished her out of the river and carried her to choke out the water.

"I will definitely repay you in the future. Kong Qing." At that time, Wu Cairen was drenched all over and promised him while lying on the side of the campfire and raised his head.

"I said, I will definitely repay you."

Empress Wu repelled the servants and palace servants who were serving around her, and looked at Du Yansui silently.

Du Yansui lowered her head: "I'm terrified."

Empress Wu caressed the brocade cushion on the phoenix seat.His fingers lightly slid across the colorfully embroidered phoenix.Finally sat here and became the lord of the sixth house.The words in her heart were blocked in her chest, and no one could listen to her.

She is no longer the lively and lovely young talent she used to be.She loved and was loved.But she can no longer trust the one she loves and the one who loves her.

She remembered the slap that King Teng slapped bitterly when she left Hongzhou.Love is as deep as hate is.She didn't believe he would forgive herself.He helped himself no longer because of loving her.He is hating.I hate that Emperor Gaozu gave birth to him in his later years, but he couldn't give him wealth and safety.Hate Xiandi was jealous, not only put eyeliner around him, but also dispatched him to a desolate place like Tengzhou.He hated the emperor for taking away what he loved.He doesn't want the throne, but he wants revenge.He is accepting the injustice for the deposed prince.Why should the prince who treats him like a big brother be deposed.The most cowardly King Jin not only became the emperor, but also dared to rob his concubine.

He also hated himself.Hate myself for not dying.

She clearly knows all about it.He couldn't be more clear about his thoughts.But she was powerless and walked step by step in the direction he set.

"He is the most thoughtful person I have ever met." Empress Wu said softly.

She knew that Du Yansui understood what she meant.

Only he can make what she said so clear.

"Being in this position, you need to have the power to protect yourself. He is watching from the side. Just like he is helping me to win the back seat, you don't need to spend too much thought, just gently push the flames. Bengong's His background made many ministers dare not speak out. He just watched from the side. He watched Bengong seize power for self-protection. He watched Bengong finally fight the emperor to the death. Bengong knew clearly, but he couldn’t escape the trap he set up. Bureau." Empress Wu stared at Du Yansui, "He also hates you. So, you can only stand on my side."

"What about the emperor? The emperor treats me well." Du Yansui said lightly.

Empress Wu smiled.The smile is like the sunshine in early summer, extremely bright and charming.The words that came out were like a dark place where the sun couldn't shine, full of chills: "The emperor suppressed one old minister after another, and promoted one young minister after another who was loyal to him. Does he still need you?"

Du Yansui sighed and said: "Madam, the emperor doesn't need me, so I will just be an idle duke. I just want to eat and drink without worrying about it, and be an idler."

"So you can't lose, you can only win. If you win, it will be enough to shock those who are dissatisfied with me. If you lose, you are recommended by me, and the emperor wants to use your head to beat me. He is not willing to establish another capable Empress Cui who incited courtiers to sing against him." Empress Wu hit the nail on the head.

"But why did you recommend me? Your recommendation has pushed the minister to the forefront. Can someone else lead the army?" Du Yansui smiled wryly.

"Even if I forced it. There is no one in this palace who can be trusted. No one can take on this important task. The matter has come to this point, the emperor has suspicions about you. Unless you dig out your heart and show him. Otherwise he will I will always guard against you. You are a smart person, the emperor doubts you, but I trust you. You know how to choose." Empress Wu said leisurely.

Du Yansui was silent.Being a courtier is like being like a river and lake, involuntary.He felt like floating weeds, floating around, trying to find a place where he could live and take root.

He voted for the first emperor and watched Teng Wang.He voted for Jinshang, and cooperated with King Teng and Wu Zhaoyi to destroy the Cui family.Now, he has to make a new choice.

"What if I lose?"

Wu Zhaoyi smiled and said: "The emperor will not miss the old love. Use your death to comfort those courtiers who opposed me as queen. Let me lose my prestige, and from now on I will be a queen who looks at his face obediently. You can't be defeated! This palace is still Waiting for you to fight."

Du Yansui raised his head and said seriously: "No one wants to lose. When two armies confront each other, there is always a loser. Feng Zhong is the commander of the Changlin Army, and he has won the trust of Prince Yin. I just got some of my grandfather's experience and actual combat experience. Insufficient. Although there are 20 troops, the battlefield is in the Western Turks thousands of miles away. I can only do my best."

Wu Zhaoyi said quickly: "As long as you try your best, even if you lose. I gave your wife a jade pendant earlier. As long as she asks for help with the jade pendant, I will protect her and your child's life. So that you will not be extinct."

Du Yansui sighed softly and saluted solemnly: "That's enough."

He turned and left, his figure gradually bathed in sunlight.Empress Wu suddenly stopped him: "Tell me, if you become an extremely human minister in the future, will you give up for Cen Sanniang?"

Du Yansui turned around and said with a smile: "I never thought of being an extremely personable minister."

That's right, it's self-portrait.Those who have never looked at the world in this palace do not know the taste of power.King Teng was not reconciled.The emperor was not reconciled.Sitting on this phoenix seat, why would I be willing to live a mediocre life.

Because they are all kings.Du Yansui is just a courtier.

"Go. Although I am a woman, I also know how to promise a gentleman."

She watched Du Yansui leave from sight, and smiled calmly: "They used to be willing to ignore the etiquette for me like this, just wanting to stay together... That's enough."

Having received the exact will, Duke Du's mansion became busy again.

This time, it took ten days to leave Du Yansui.

This is the era of cold weapons, it is impossible for Cen Sanniang to make him some guns.After thinking for a long time, I only made a pair of breeches for Du Yansui.This is the experience of future generations.If you have ridden a horse, you will know that if your buttocks and legs rub against the horse for a long time, your skin will break.The breeches are made of soft calfskin on the hips and inner thighs.A layer of silk floss was sewn on the buttocks.

Du Yansui put on the tight breeches, which looked awkward no matter how you looked at them.After putting on the robe and riding the horse for a few laps, I felt the difference from the breeches.Let the mansion hurry up to bring as many guards as possible.

All the three hundred strong guards in the mansion were taken away.Only the original dozens of guards remained.

Du Yansui brought steamed buns, but left Hei Qi behind.

This time, I really don't know if I will play for one year or two years.Ah Qiu knelt down and begged Cen Sanniang to marry him.

Cen Sanniang helped her up and said, "If something happens to Mantou, you will become a widow. Although this court cannot forbid widows to remarry, it is different from you not being married after all."

But Aqiu said: "What if I can give birth to him a son in a few days? Young Madam, please make your slaves perfect."

Cen Sanniang called Mantou.Mantou didn't do it either: "I can't hurt her."

Cen Sanniang sighed and did not agree to Ah Qiu.

Who knew that Ah Qiu went to Mantou's house by himself at night, and knelt together with Mantou the next day in Guiyanju to plead guilty.

(End of this chapter)