I Have a Star

Xuanbei City.

The leader of Nanping City, Yi Jian, was not mistreated in any way after being captured. When Xing Ji appeared, he had already regained his composure.

"Who provided you with the explosives?" Xing Ji went straight to the point without any nonsense.

Yi 𫖯 looked at Xing Ji coldly, snorted softly, and turned his head to look at the arborvitae outside the window.

It is now late March, and Xuanbei City is not far from Nanping City. However, the ancient trees here have sprouted tender green shoots, while the same trees in Nanping City are still only dull dark green and gray.

Liangguo has just survived another long winter, but the hoped-for spring has not yet arrived. In the winter that just passed, Yi's first grandson died not long after he was born. Even if he holds a high position in the Liang Kingdom and the Yi family can hire the best imperial doctor in the palace, it will not help.

Today, Yi 𫖯 still remembers that when he first heard the bad news, the only thought he had in his heart was: If he could seek help from the miracle doctor Su Liang in time, would the outcome be different?

However, Su Liang is a miracle doctor, but not a miracle doctor from the Liang Kingdom.

There is an invisible chasm between Nanping City and Xuanbei City, which are not far away. The temple named Heian Temple always made people feel full of irony during the war, as if the Buddha was watching the stupid people killing each other with cold eyes.

Yi 𫖯 was immersed in his own thoughts, and suddenly thought of Peng Wei again. Perhaps, someone in Nanping City would exchange Peng Wei for him. Xing Ji would definitely agree, and Peng Wei would be fine.

But immediately, Yi 𫖯 felt that he was in a daze. Peng Wei made no mistakes, he was not a sinner, and he had made many more military exploits than him. Why should he be exchanged for him? Who dares to treat Peng Wei like that? Unless Peng Wei came to negotiate on his own, Yi Xiang felt that he was really dreaming when he thought of those strange words he said to Peng Wei for the last time.

Xing Ji watched Yi 𫖯 staring blankly at the trees outside, and did not urge him to answer the question just now. The two were similar in age and had fought against each other in the early years. It was obvious that Yi was talented when he was chosen by Situ Xie to be the general. As for his personality, according to Xing Ji's understanding, he is not an impulsive and irritable person.

After a long silence, Yi Jian looked at Xing Ji and shook his head calmly, "I don't know who that person is. Everything is just following the emperor's orders. I think you probably know the so-called Lord better than I do." Maybe he is with you? Am I right?"

"How can you see it?" Xing Ji asked.

Yi 𫖯 sighed, "Using such a person to encourage the emperor to send troops to attack Qian State, morally speaking, Liang State is not justified. When the right time comes, it was yesterday, let the situation be reversed, he disappears, you counterattack, it is only natural and right "Qian Guo has always been like this, and he likes these grandiose styles."

"Without that person, would Liang Kingdom be content with the status quo? There has never been a war initiated by Qian Kingdom." Xing Ji asked.

Yi 𫖯 was silent again, and after a while he snorted coldly, "Why do all the good places and good things belong to you, and we have nothing, and we deserve to live a hard life? You were born in a noble family, and everything goes smoothly. You have everything you want, descendants." We all live a life of superiority, so how can we understand how difficult it is for people in Liang to stay alive? I was born in a commoner's family and suffered from hunger and cold since I was a child. I almost didn't survive it several times. I heard that you have a grandson. , Doctor Su personally delivered the baby, but my grandson died right after he was born. You don’t know what despair is, so don’t accuse Liang of starting a war. Even if he loses, I will not regret it, and I will not betray the country. Seeking glory."

As soon as the words fell, Yi 𫖯 closed his eyes. Those words were hidden deep in his heart. For the first time in his life, he said them to Xing Ji, which made him feel a little ridiculous.

But there was one thing he didn't say: He was able to get ahead in Liang Kingdom not only because he worked hard enough, but also because he was lucky enough to meet a noble person, and that noble person was Peng Wei. Without Peng Wei's support and cultivation, no matter how hard he works, it will be useless. He couldn't say it because just now, he suddenly realized that he had also changed. Peng Wei was his teacher and benefactor. He actually treated him with that attitude the day before. It was just because their status was different. …

Realizing this, Yi 𫖯 felt a little guilty before Xing Ji responded to his remarks. When he accused Xing Ji of having a smooth life and not understanding the sufferings of the Liang people, he himself had forgotten his original intention under the erosion of power.

Xing Ji spoke, not mocking Yi Jian, but asked him calmly, "Do you really think you are seeking a better life for the people of Liang Kingdom? Situ Xie also launched the war for the people? Do you think it is unfair? , because Qian State and Yan State have better areas, so what if Liang State wins? Should we drive the people of Qian State and Yan State to Liang State and let them starve and freeze, or should we simply drive the people of Qian State and Yan State to Liang State? Do you think it’s fair to kill everyone and let you take over their homes and everything else?”

Yi 𫖯 frowned and did not answer Xing Ji's words because he couldn't say the answer. How could the aloof royal family really care about the life and death of the people? The Situ family just wanted to satisfy their own ambitions. Yi Xiu was not naive enough to think that Situ Xie's statement that the war was for the sake of the people was true.

Xing Ji also looked at Platycladus orientalis outside, "You know the situation in the Liang Kingdom better than I do. You have experienced many of them personally. In the past few decades, the Liang Kingdom's royal family has been thinking about how to use war to rob the Qian Kingdom. Territory and resources, but have you ever looked back and looked at what this has brought to the people? Of course you can say that it is worth sacrificing some people in exchange for the stability and prosperity of the future generations of the Liang Kingdom. You can also say that the Liang Kingdom is not If you attack the Qian Kingdom, the Qian Kingdom will be defeated sooner or later. This is the general trend of the world. But there is no need to talk about fairness and justice. Your actions have nothing to do with fairness and justice. No one can choose their own origin. My background is better than yours. , does not mean that I owe you. If you compare with me, why not compare with Situ Xie? He was born into a royal family. If you say that I cannot understand the sufferings of the common people in Liang Kingdom, then you think that Situ Xie is the same. Do you understand?"

The generals of the Liang Kingdom have all experienced brainwashing from the royal family: their wars are just, for fairness, for the people, and for their own descendants. Yi 𫖯 is no exception.

But at this moment, Xing Ji's words exposed those bandit remarks that were simply untenable.

After another long silence, Yi 𫖯 suddenly laughed, with self-mockery on his face, "Even if you are right, what do you think it should be? Back to the past, peaceful coexistence, nothing changes, Liang Guo's life in a bitter cold land. Accept your fate and endure it for generations?”

Xing Ji shook his head, "Of course not. But I do have an idea about this. Although there is no decree from the capital yet, I believe the emperor will agree."

Yi 𫖯's eyes immediately became alert, "What do you want me to do?"

Xing Ji smiled, "Don't worry, I won't force you. But I believe that you will make a wise choice, whether it is for yourself, your descendants, or the people of Liang Kingdom."

…

Nanping City.

Because Yi Xiu was captured, everyone in the Liang army was in panic. Peng Wei and Peng Qian's father and son stayed low-key at this time and did not want to stand out. Although Peng Wei still has prestige in the military.

That night, Peng Wei was flipping through an old military book under the lamp that he had left in the General's Mansion in Nanping City many years ago and had never taken it away. He sighed as he read it.

There was a noise near the window, and Peng Wei turned his head to look over, his expression changing suddenly! He saw a masked man in black entering the room and walking towards him.

Before Peng Wei could hold his sword, the man took off his mask, revealing a young and handsome face.

"You..." Peng Wei frowned, "What are you doing here?"

It's Qiu Jing. When Peng Wei met him a few years ago, he was still a young general in Xuanbei City, Chen Yun. Later he became a general, then the second prince of Liang Kingdom, and now he is the chief general of Xuanbei City.

At this moment, Peng Wei was more confused than afraid. Because he knew Qiu Jing would not hurt him, thanks to Xing Ji and Su Liang.

"I have something I want to talk to Mr. Peng." Qiu Jing said and sat down.

Peng Wei picked up the books he had just thrown down, arranged them, put them in front of him, and sighed, "Just tell me."

…

When it was getting dark, a group of people came to Nanping City, and there was a carriage in the group. When we arrived at Xuanbei City, the sun had already risen.

After emergency repairs, the bombed Xuanbei City Gate and Wall have been basically restored to their original condition. There are soldiers patrolling the city tower. If they see someone appearing from a distance, they will immediately report it.

At first, I thought it was the Liang Kingdom's army that was coming again, but when I got closer, I found that there weren't many people coming.

When Xing Ji and Qiu Jing were standing on the city tower, the Liang people had already arrived at the bottom of the city. The leader is Yi Chong, the eldest son of Yi Chong.

Yi Chong looks a lot like Yi Chong, with a square face, tall and strong. He was riding on horseback, looked up at Xing Ji and Qiu Jing, raised his hands and said loudly, "Yi is here to talk about peace today." He waved behind him.

The carriage curtain was opened by soldiers, and Peng Wei was helped out of the carriage. He looked weak, unsteady on his feet, and coughing constantly.

"General Yi, what do you mean?" Xing Ji asked coldly and condescendingly.

"Mr. Peng suddenly became ill and became very ill. Even the military doctors in Nanping City said they could not cure him. Mr. Peng said that he had a relationship with Dr. Su from your country and wanted to go to Qian Country to ask Dr. Su for treatment." Yi Chong said loudly. , "I don't think General Xing and General Qiu will stop me, right?"

"If General Peng just came to seek medical treatment, no one would stop him," Xing Ji said.

Yi Chong nodded slightly, "That's good, but... whether Mr. Peng can go depends on my father's approval. Mr. Peng came to Nanping City under the emperor's order to give guidance to my father. The emperor has told his father to take good care of Peng. Lao, I can't make the decision to go to Qian Country at this time. Yesterday, my father came to discuss with General Xing. I wonder if he got drunk last night and asked him to come out to see how Mr. Peng was doing. Determine.”

Qiu Cong appeared on the tower and cursed angrily, "Stop saying those shameless words! I replaced your father with an old general and pretended to be human. If you want face, don't come. If you come, don't be disgusting! Use it!" It's a shame that a person from the Liang Kingdom is replaced by someone from the Liang Kingdom! You, the Liang Kingdom, invaded for no reason. What's wrong with arresting your father? It's only natural to arrest your whole family! If you have the ability to come here and talk slickly, don't push out the person named Peng. You can exchange it for your father!"

Peng Wei kept coughing, which made people anxious.

After being scolded by Qiu Cong, Yi Chong's face turned blue and white, and then he heard Xing Ji say, "Since General Yi can only talk about Mr. Peng's matter, then go and ask him to leave the city!"

Yi Chong looked relaxed and breathed a long sigh of relief. A letter appeared on his bed last night. He didn't know who sent it, but he was sure it was his father Yi's handwriting, and it gave instructions on what he was doing at the moment.

Peng Wei couldn't hold on any longer and was sent back to the carriage. Yi Chong waited for about an hour under the city. When he heard the sound of the city gate opening, his face was shocked!

Yi𫖯 rode out on a horse, wearing ordinary clothes, which were a little wrinkled. He looked bad and looked like he was hungover.

As for the nonsense that Yi Chong said before, Yi𫖯 took the initiative to come to Xuanbei City, no one cared.

"Dad!" Yi Chong was excited.

Yi𫖯 shook his head at him and looked at the carriage, "Mr. Peng wants to go to Liangguo for medical treatment. It has nothing to do with other things. Let him go."

Peng Wei lifted the curtain and looked over. Yi𫖯 saw his old face and a trace of shame flashed in his eyes.

Yi𫖯 returned to the Liangguo team. After the carriage carrying Peng Wei entered the gate of Xuanbei City, the gate was closed again.

"General Yi, take care. I hope we can really have a good talk next time." Xing Ji snorted coldly and turned to go down the tower.

After leaving Xuanbei City for a long distance, Yi Chong raised his hand and signaled the team to stop and rest.

"How is Dad? Is he okay?" Yi Chong looked up and down at Yi𫖯.

Yi𫖯 shook his head, "It's okay."

"Dad..." Yi Chong felt that Yi𫖯 came back so easily, probably because he was instigated by Gan Guo.

Yi𫖯stared in the direction of Nanping City, "Let's talk about it when we go back." Xing Ji assured him that as long as the Situ family was gone and Liangguo was gone, the people of Liangguo would definitely live better than they do now. And Yi𫖯and his children and grandchildren would have a bright future because of the right choice. Yi𫖯was persuaded, because he could no longer see Liangguo continuing on the original path, and what tomorrow would there be...

As for Peng Wei, he was just a tool for today's play. He knew about it and cooperated very well, because what Qiu Jing said to him last night was exactly what he expected.

In the eyes of those who don't know, as Qiu Cong scolded, it was Yi Chong who chose to use Peng Wei to threaten Xing Ji after Yi 𫖯 was captured, in exchange for Yi 𫖯, and said some high-sounding words.

...

Peng Wei sat in the meeting room of Xuanbei City's military camp again, holding a cup of hot tea, and couldn't help but sigh, "The last time I sat here, I was negotiating with Su Liang. I heard that she gave birth to a girl? That's great, she must be very beautiful."

Qiu Cong immediately took out a letter that he had read to pieces from his arms, opened it to Peng Wei, and there was a little handprint of the little girl Gu Nuannuan on the paper.

There are many things that don't need to be said. Peng Wei's heart has long been disappointed with the Situ royal family. And the reason why he was able to help Yi 𫖯was because Yi 𫖯climbed up from the bottom, with ambition, but also conscience.

Xing Ji asked about Peng Qian, and Peng Wei shook his head, "He will take care of himself." If Peng Qian came, it would be easy to suspect that the Peng family wanted to betray Liang State.

"Mr. Peng's health..." Xing Ji asked.

Peng Wei laughed, "It's all fake, he's fine. He was tired when he came, but he has recovered in the past two days."

...

Qiu Cong went to say goodbye to Min Rou.

Min Rou was surprised, "Where is Grandpa Qiu going? Home?"

"I do want to, but I can't go back for a while! If I go back, I will definitely take you with me!" Qiu Cong looked helpless, "Jing'er and I are going to Yaocheng to seek revenge on that bastard Situ Xie! I originally wanted Jing'er to send you back to the capital, but he is filial and doesn't trust me to go alone."

Min Rou nodded, "Two people can take care of each other, it's good. Take care, Grandpa Qiu."

"Don't worry, don't worry, if we go together, it's no problem to get Situ Xie's head!" Qiu Cong said with a smile, "Are you in a hurry to go back to the capital?"

Min Rou was stunned for a moment, and waved her hand quickly, "No hurry, no need to arrange someone to send me."

Qiu Cong nodded, "Okay, you wait here for us to come back, and we'll go home together!" He had his own little plan in mind. What if Min Rou returned to the capital early and was kidnapped by some boy, where would his blockhead grandson go to find a granddaughter-in-law for him? All the good girls around Su Liang are taken, and this one is the only one left.

Min Rou didn't know what Qiu Cong was thinking. After the grandparents left, Xing Ji asked if she needed to send someone to escort her back to Beijing. Min Rou thought that she had made an appointment with Qiu Cong, so she said that no other arrangements were needed, but she wanted to write a letter to Su Liang, asking Su Liang to tell the old minister Min that she was fine and would go home in a while.

...

The war reached its climax in the midst of "grandness" and suddenly subsided.

When Su Liang received the news, he was teaching two little apprentices to identify the medicinal herbs that Gu Ling had collected on the way out of the city.

"How is the war going?" Zheng'er saw Su Liang frowning after reading the letter.

Su Liang sighed, "It shouldn't be fighting now." The letter talked about Min Rou and Qiu Cong meeting He Wei.

Gu Ling finished reading the letter with a calm expression, "It's okay. I didn't want Mo Yan to recognize you, but just to end the war as soon as possible to avoid too many casualties. The goal should be achieved. Next, get rid of the Situ family and focus on dealing with Xingluo Island."

Ji Xiaoshu blinked, "There are bad guys on Xingluo Island? It would be great if the stars fell and smashed the bad guys to death!"

Gu Ling shook his head, "If a star fell, we would all be smashed to death."

Zheng'er's little face was confused, "But the stars are so small."

"Yes! Master, what are you talking about?" Ji Xiaoshu said that it was very confusing.

Gu Ling flew across the lake, reached the other side, and then flew back, looking at the two little disciples and asked, "What did you find?"

Ji Xiaoshu looked surprised, "Master is crazy?"

Zheng'er scratched his head, "Master... has your lightness skill improved again?"

"When I was on the other side, I looked smaller than when I was in front of you." Gu Ling said.

"So?" Zheng'er and Ji Xiaoshu said in unison.

Gu Ling explained, "You see the stars so small because they are very far away. If they really fall, they will be bigger than the sky and the earth."

Zheng'er and Ji Xiaoshu were both shocked. The two little guys even ran away to see each other to verify Gu Ling's statement. The conclusion is: it's true!

"How does Master know that the stars are far away from us?"

"Master, do you know how big the stars are?"

"I know." Gu Ling nodded.

"How did Master know? Have you been hit by a star?" Ji Xiaoshu asked while grabbing Gu Ling.

Gu Ling knocked on Ji Xiaoshu's forehead. Seeing Su Liang holding Gu Xiaonuan and smiling not far away, his eyes suddenly became gentle, "I have a star. She told me."