Chapter 154

Lu que knew that Feng Yang's camp was more than a hundred miles south of Cheng Yuan's camp, and he needed to load all the military equipment in the camp. It must take a while. Although he was anxious to return to the capital, he did not plan to leave today. After chatting with the soldiers for a while, after lunch, Lu que left the camp to find a place where there was no one and began to check his own situation.

In the past, successive breakthroughs in the paintings of mountains and seas led to the imbalance of control over his own strength. It took Lu que several months to get familiar with it. It can be seen that successive breakthroughs are not good for the cultivation of martial arts. And this time, the six Fu organs and blood orifices were successively connected under the sound of thunder drum, and the red blood glazed body recorded in Yuan Tai Da Tong sutra was achieved. Lu que always worried about whether the previous situation would happen.

However, after playing Qiulong boxing again, he found that he could completely control the sudden strength and speed. Although there was still a little hindrance and unaccustomed, it was not as serious as before. Lu que found another piece of wood, took out his carving knife, and carved it according to the grain of the block itself. As time went on, the wood carving of an awe inspiring middle-aged general gradually took shape in his hands. After a while, the feeling of understanding his heart and doing what he wanted gradually appeared in his mind with the refinement of the carving, which was a feeling he had never had before.

The northern sculptors are careless and vigorous, while the southern sculptors are exquisite and delicate. In addition, they are bored by the lack of leisure on land. Although the things he carved before are also very good, they lack a trace of charm. Just like his father's evaluation of him, his skill is very good, but he has no spirit. But now, as a middle-aged general practicing hand carving, Lu que has such a charm.

Lu Que's sculpture is Qiu lie, the dead commander of the lion army. The general on the wood carving is majestic and arrogant, but at the same time, his eyes have great love for the common people and sorrow for his family and country, so that people can know what kind of person he is.

"Hoo ~" when he finished carving the last piece of armor leaf, Lu couldn't help sighing. Looking at the woodcarving figure, Lu knew that he could not help but cultivate himself without any vanity, and he also made a breakthrough in carving.

Looking at Qiu lie on the wood carving, Lu Que's eyes show admiration and heartache. Although he has not been in contact with Qiu lie for a long time, his feelings of home and country and his personality charm make Lu que realize the personality charm of a famous mainland commander.

After looking at the wood carving for a while, Lu que turns it over, picks up the carving knife and carves ten characters on the base of the wood carving. What Lu lacks is not the characters of Da Qian, but the characters of Da Yan period. The ten characters are Qiu lie, the commander of mad lion army of qingmuyan nationality. Lu que has always believed that Qiu lie's death is not only the loss of Tianxing Kingdom, but also the loss of the whole qingmuyan people. If Qiu lie can come to Daqian, then Baiyi will attack Daqian and Qiu lie will defend Daqian. Even if all the people in the Three Kingdoms of Northern Xinjiang are soldiers, they can't get any benefits from these two people. These ten words are Lu Que's greatest recognition of Qiu lie.

After thinking about it, Lu que went back to the camp, took a shovel, dug a hole in the river where the aura gathered, and buried the woodcarving. Although Qiu lie committed suicide under the spear of a dragon wrapped around thorns, he mostly died under the declining power of xiyuanze. It can be said that there was no body left. Lu que felt it was necessary to set up a tomb for him to finish all this, Lu que stood silently beside the new tomb for a while, and then returned to the camp.

As Lu que thought, when Feng Yang led the army back, it was almost midnight. In this spring, the wasteland is soft and the roads are muddy. It's OK to ride in a strong wind, but with the carriage carrying ordnance and materials, the speed of driving is too fast.

Now that Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng have returned, they naturally take over the military power of the army. As a military strategist, Gu Qingcheng arranges to camp and patrol, goes to Lu Que and says, "Lu que, if you take these military equipment to zhennanguan, it will take at least ten days, then you will be back in the capital in late March, and the school will open in early March, Should we send a team of people to escort these materials in the back? We are going north now, and we can save half a month's time with the speed of screw wildebeest and gale. "

"Don't worry so much." Lu que shook his head. "Sister Qingcheng, you have to apply for graduation after you go back, but I seldom go to class. As long as I finish reading the books in the library, I will leave. As long as we can go back before April."

"Why?" Gu Qingcheng frowned at Wen Yan and then said, "do you mean there will be something about us in the imperial city? Let's go back first, and it will disturb the arrangement of some people?"

"Sister Qingcheng is really smart." Lu que glanced at Gu Qingcheng admiringly. "If we don't have the achievements of Danshui, hexingyuan and xiaoqingshan, sister Qingcheng, after you leave the Academy, you will enter Fengxiang army as an uncle at most, and then you will be promoted step by step depending on your seniority and military achievements. This is the way for all the students in the academy to go, but has sister Qingcheng ever thought about it, What does our third grade military position mean? Why did your majesty do that? "

Gu Qingcheng was stunned when he heard about the emperor's marriage, which made him pay more attention to it. However, he didn't seriously think about the meaning behind their promotion. Gu Qingcheng suddenly thought of the 18 Marquis's rebellion years ago and said, "do you mean your majesty needs powerful people to stabilize the military power of the imperial capital?"

"It's not only that. Now the evergreen army and Fengxiang army have their father and mother in charge. No one dares to mess with them. Your majesty has already begun to plan for the future, but it's hard to say the purpose. We have been in xiyuanze for more than three months, and we don't know much about it in advance. But I think we should give the emperor some time, I believe that after hearing of your return, your majesty, your father, your mother and your majesty Ding Guogong all think so. "

"You're right." Gu Qingcheng nodded, "let's go back to zhennanguan to repair, and then go to Qingquan city by boat. I think we will get some news from the second uncle."

The next day, Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng took their troops to the north. When they arrived at He Tao's camp in the north, they had another night's rest. At this time, it was the third day for them to come out of xiyuanze, and at this time, the white jackdaw, who flew over half of Daqian, finally returned to the imperial capital.

In the main hall of Dingguo government, Gu huairenzheng discussed with Lu Chun and Yu Chuqing about Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng. They had not heard from each other for more than three months. Although they all believed that their sons and women were still in the world, some things had to be prepared in advance, and the Emperor had given them a marriage, so their engagement was put on the agenda, The three books and six rites should follow the etiquette rules.

And now, even if it is certain that they will die, Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng will be buried together in Lu's ancestral tomb after the three books and six rites, and they will set up incense in Lu's ancestral hall.

Although these things have to be done, neither Lu Chun, Yu Chuqing nor Gu Huairen have the heart to talk about them. Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng are not here. These nominal gimmicks are not so important to the two families. They are more for outsiders to see.

At this time, a clear sound broke the silence in the main hall, and then a white shadow flew in from the outside like a sharp arrow and fell into the center of the main hall.

"Is this the white jackdaw?"

When they see Dongya, Lu Chun, Yu Chuqing and Gu Huairen move in their hearts at the same time. They naturally know that this white jackdaw was sent to Gu Qingcheng by Lu que. At this time, it should be in southern Xinjiang, but they suddenly return to the capital. Obviously, it's for the purpose of sending a message. Then those who can direct the white jackdaw will know for themselves.

The three quickly got up, and Gu Huairen, who was relatively familiar with the white feather jackdaw, took out two short pieces of silk from the bamboo tube on his feet. When the two pieces of silk unfolded and saw the slightly scrawled but very familiar handwriting on them, the three were both surprised and happy.

"It's queer's handwriting." Gu Qingcheng's hand with the silk is trembling. After more than 100 days of worrying and missing, she finally waits for the news of her son's safe return.

"The secret sign on it is that they are riding by swift wind, that is to say, they are with Feng Yang and Cheng Yuan now." Gu Huairen also said that this kind of silk secret notes are different from each battalion and can hardly be forged. As a military officer, he can naturally identify the authenticity at a glance.

"And He Tao, seeing that the missing son and Qingcheng girl came out of xiyuanze and met them, they would return to Beijing in a month." Lu Chun also smiles.

"Ha ha, brother Lu, it seems that our two families are going to get married. When Lu que graduated from the school, they can get married. But these three books and six gifts can't be spared. Qing Cheng is the apple of our family's eye. We won't agree to your Lu family's dowry." Gu Huairen grins and laughs. The haze in his heart has gone away for several months, which makes him feel very comfortable. Moreover, he and Lu Chun are close friends for many years, so naturally speaking is not so restrained.

"Three books and six rites? Didn't we send it to the Lu family? " Lu que took a sip of the tea cup with a smile and said.

"Yes? When was it delivered? Why don't I know? " Gu Huairen was shocked instantly. Gu Qingcheng was the daughter of their family. He was the flesh of his heart. You Lu family would marry him if you didn't want to give anything. No matter how good the relationship between the two families was, you couldn't get married with the royal family.

"Duke Ding should know that the white wolf king, the mysterious spirit beast, was sent to Qingcheng girl by queer. On the day of Tianjie banquet, queer also sent a piece of green wood leaf. Oh, by the way, this white jackdaw was also sent by queer. These are priceless treasures. You can't buy them with money. How can we not be satisfied with such a dowry in the future?" Yu Chuqing also quickly calmed the mood, looking at Gu Huairen said with a smile.

"This ~" Gu Huairen hesitated for a moment. Although the white Jackdaw and the white wolf king are rare in the world, and the green wood leaf is even more divine, there is no dowry that gives a bird, a wolf and a leaf instead of gold beads, brocades and jade utensils. It doesn't make sense.

"These are all given by Lu que. At most, they can only be regarded as a token of affection. None of the three books and six gifts should be missing. You are a powerful and rich official in the state of Wei. You can't be so stingy. If you spread this, it will hurt the face of the princess Chang and the Duke of Wei. In this way, we don't have to take care of our family. You Lu's family will take care of ten boxes of gold ingots, a hundred pearls, a thousand brocades, and jade ornaments. Well, we'll have another ten exotic animals. That's about it. "

"Why don't you grab it? How can the prime minister be so philistine?" Looking at Gu Huairen, who seems to be a unscrupulous businessman, Lu Chun and Yu Chuqing are speechless for a moment. It can't be said that Wei government doesn't have these things, but even if they do, they don't have the same reason to send them away as moving.

"We take care of our family and are upright officials. It's hard to avoid that our family is a little cold. I have only one daughter. I don't take the opportunity to earn a sum to supplement my family. Now, the prime minister's family has no surplus food."

"You ~" Lu Chun and Yu Chuqing seem to see the shameless evil head who didn't care about anything in the school more than 20 years ago. Gu Huairen was such a speechless face. He thought that he had cultivated his character and established his moral character as a military prime minister, but he didn't expect to see the tired and lazy appearance of caring for his family after more than 20 years.

The three are friends who have known each other for many years. One of them has been depressed in recent months. Now that Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng have returned safely, they are naturally joking.

"Well, their marriage will be later. The students in the school are forbidden to marry. It will be two years at the earliest. Let's get down to business now. What should we do now when we are short of children and come back from the city." Yu Chuqing smile convergence, solemnly said.

After 20 years of cultivation, Da Qian's national strength has reached its peak since the founding of the country. The collapse of the mad lion army a few months ago is an opportunity for Da Qian to annex Southern Xinjiang. Now the only thing he worries about is the northern border. Although Bai Yi and Raymond fight back and forth, they use this method to hurt people, He planned to use his strong national strength to bring down Raymond's court, which had been founded for more than ten years.

But this is not a long-term solution after all. The two armies of Tianhuo and Panshi in Northern Xinjiang have entered the training period of personnel turnover. Once Bai Yi fails in the use of troops, the war in Northern Xinjiang is likely to burn to the territory of Daqian. Even the Three Kingdoms in Northern Xinjiang are afraid of Daqian's national power and may join forces to go South. After all, everyone knows the principle of starting first. Moreover, the Three Kingdoms in Northern Xinjiang are nomadic countries and all the people are soldiers, If you really have the idea of going back to the depths of the grassland when you get a bargain, you can't help them if you don't want to fight a long-term national war.

Before that, Lu Chun and Yu Chuqing had planned to wait until March to lead their troops to the south, when they would gather the forces of the six legions, and the two countries in southern Xinjiang would perish overnight. Then they turned back to deal with the northern border. In the name of Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng missing, they led the attack again, and no one would say anything.

But now that Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng have returned, this plan can't be used. One is the assistant princess in the early Hongxi Dynasty, and the other is the famous commander who destroyed Qingyang. Their prestige is too high. If they take the credit for annexing the two countries in southern Xinjiang, something bad will happen. They are not afraid that they will succeed, Because both husband and wife know that Emperor Yu Yuanxu is not a suspicious person, but is afraid to follow them. Old ministers and old friends do something bad for their own interests.

"Shall we inform your majesty and see what your majesty thinks?" Gu Huairen also converged the facial expression, pointed to the sky slightly.

"We can't go. Shen Zhang is in zhennanguan. Even if his majesty hasn't heard from him yet, he will come soon." Lu Chun shook his head. At this time, none of the three could enter the palace, because the emperor might think it was a kind of temptation from Lu and Gu families. That would be bad.

"Brother Lu has a point." Gu Huairen understood the meaning of Lu Chun's words and nodded, "then we should be ignorant of everything. At this time, it's better to be quiet than to move."

"That's not good. Look at this white jackdaw. It's so big. It's sure to be found when it flies into the capital. Maybe the people in the dark guard have got the news. The Jackdaw knows the master, and the secret behind it will be inferred soon." Yu Chuqing shook her head.

"What shall we do?" Gu Huairen can't help but frown. Since the rebellion of the eighteen Marquis's mansion last year, the situation in the imperial capital has affected his whole body. Every move of the top dignitaries such as Weiguo mansion and Dingguo mansion has been watched. Although it can't be said that he is doomed to take a wrong step at this time, it is likely to affect the official career of Lu que, Gu Qingcheng and Gu Qianxue in the future.

"So ~" Lu Chun's face was calm, but his eyes were shining. Looking at Gu Huairen, he said, "Huairen, Princess Tianxiang and Qingcheng girl are going to graduate from Fengming academy this year. You write in the name of waige, and drop Princess Tianxiang into Fengxiang army." Then Lu Chun looked at Yu Chuqing and said, "I remember there was a position of deputy military division in Fengxiang army."

"Brother chun, do you mean to let Tianxiang enter Fengxiang army now?" Yu Chuqing means to let Yu Tianxiang take over the Fengxiang army, but it still takes time, and Yu Tianxiang also needs experience. It's not a good thing to break into a high position.

"Yes, let Princess Tianxiang take charge of the daily training and material allocation of Fengxiang army in the name of deputy military division, so that she can get familiar with the battalion generals as soon as possible, and also let her grow up in the tedious affairs. Now that you are ready to give up your position, let him start as soon as possible, so that he can gain a firm foothold in a year or two, so that his majesty and his courtiers will not say anything. "

"That's fine. But in that case, a lot of things will have to be done by their generation. " Yu Chuqing thinks about it and nods. She and Lu Chun will leave sooner or later. This arrangement is a good way to reassure the emperor and ensure that the military power of Fengxiang army will not be lost.

"But I'll let queer and Qingcheng upgrade before they come back. Then he went to take over Jieyun's position. As for Jieyun and Leyi, they can enter the outer Pavilion. They have enough seniority and military achievements. What does Ding Guogong think? " Yu Chuqing looks at Gu Huairen and says.

"This ~" Gu Huairen thought for a while and nodded, "just do as the princess said. We have no objection to Gu's family, but it's not good to give Qingcheng such a high position. After all, the most dazzling thing in the southern Xinjiang war is Lu que. Qingcheng is just a military adviser. What we do is to find out and fill up the gaps. The main plan is made by Lu que."

"I'm Yu Chuqing's daughter-in-law. Who dares to talk nonsense? This Fengxiang army is not in charge of others. Although the Qing City is young, it's no worse than Jie Yun, or even a little stronger. Only when Feng Xiang Jun has her and Tian Xiang, can I rest assured that it's settled. " Then Yu Chuqing clapped the armrest of the chair and fixed the tone.