nashuaworldcup Chapter 204 Qin Qiong: Luo Cheng, where do you place me?
Chapter 204 Qin Qiong: Luo Cheng, where do you place me?
After Luo Cheng left, the courtyard finally quieted down.
Lü Xiao looked at Yuwen Chenglong: "What brings you here?"
Yuwen Chenglong then remembered the important matter and quickly took out a letter from his pocket, handing it over with both hands.
After Cheng Yaojin agreed to become a double agent for both the Sui Dynasty and the rebel king, Yuwen Chenglong became the person in charge of connecting with Wagang.
Any news will pass through him first.
Lu Xiao took the letter and walked towards the main hall while reading it.
After reading it, all Lü Xiao could say was that Cheng Yaojin did not eat for free.
At the very least, he certainly put in a lot of effort in being a spy.
In a short period of time, he had already become close friends with those rebels, calling each other brothers and drinking and eating together.
They had agreed that once the imperial army marched south, they would gather in the Jianghuai region to jointly resist the government troops.
When the time comes, we will surround them from all sides and ensure that the Sui army has no chance of returning.
"Your Highness," Yuwen Chenglong leaned closer, his face full of anticipation, "are these rebels gathering in Jianghuai to fight us to the death?"
He had already read the letter and knew its contents.
Lu Xiao rolled the letter into a ball and casually tossed it into the brazier beside him.
"What, are you scared?"
"Impossible!" Yuwen Chenglong declared resolutely, pounding his chest loudly. "Why would I be afraid!"
He was afraid there wouldn't be enough rebels, otherwise the fighting wouldn't be exciting enough.
After all, he hadn't used the Yuwen family's Thirteen Spears technique in a long time and was just worried about not finding an opportunity.
Opportunities to shine in front of the world like this are rare, and he must seize them!
"Then let's go back and prepare," Lü Xiao said. "Tell Cheng Yaojin to follow the rebels. Send back any news immediately."
After seeing off one person after another, Lü Xiao finally calmed down.
He sat in the study for a moment, then got up and walked to the backyard.
Arriving at Yang Yu'er's courtyard, as usual, upon hearing that he was going to war, Yang Yu'er was embroidering a peace charm.
By candlelight, she sat upright by the window, her needle and thread flying as she embroidered a small character for "peace and safety."
"Sister Yu'er." Yang Yu'er looked up at him, then lowered her head to continue embroidering. "Are you going to war?"
"Yes, it's time to clean up the Jianghuai area."
Yang Yu'er didn't reply, but her needlework quickened even more.
The stitches were dense and numerous, showing exceptional care in the embroidery.
Lu Xiao looked at her and suddenly asked, "Want to give it another try?"
He has been working hard in the fields these days.
But the result was still the same; although the field was well cultivated, it rarely blossomed or bore fruit.
I don't know if it's a problem with the seeds or the land.
Yang Yu'er paused, looked up, and smiled: "Of course I have to work hard. My godfather is waiting to hold his grandson."
Just then, she finished the last stitch of the peace charm in her hand.
She bit off the end of the thread, folded the talisman neatly, and handed it to Lü Xiao.
"Shall we go?" Lu Xiao looked at the bed next to him.
"Let's go."
Yang Yu'er stood up and closed the door behind her.
The two worked together seamlessly, their coordination was impeccable.
Two hours later.
Yang Yu'er lay on the couch, one hand touching her lower abdomen, her face showing a mixture of anticipation and certainty.
"My dear little brother," she said softly, her voice as gentle as spring water, "I feel like I've succeeded this time."
Her intuition is always very accurate.
"It's good that it's done," Lu Xiao said weakly, lying down beside him. "Otherwise, my little brother would be very tired."
He has plenty of strength, and his whole body seems to have inexhaustible energy.
But this thing is like fighting a war; it's quite tiring.
"Little good-for-nothing," Yang Yu'er muttered with a light laugh.
Lü Xiao suddenly sat up.
To say he's useless?
That won't do!
He has to show off!
While Lü Xiao was busy, Yang Guang was naturally not idle either.
The palace was brightly lit, and the imperial desk was piled high with examination papers.
Yang Guang personally oversaw the process, reviewing each document one by one and occasionally adding annotations.
This time, he personally took charge of the imperial examinations, and even before the final stage, he discovered many talented individuals.
For example, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui came from the Shuowang Mansion.
He read the two students' exam papers three times.
The article is well-written, every word is precious.
His policy essays are insightful, and every sentence hits the nail on the head regarding current problems.
He answered fluently and was proficient in everything.
Whether in terms of classical doctrines or current affairs, he far surpasses his peers.
These two are simply perfect candidates for prime minister.
Besides this, there was also a man named Wei Zheng.
Yang Guang frowned as he looked at this guy's exam paper.
The article is excellent, the policy arguments are excellent, and the writer's skill is truly remarkable.
But the feeling conveyed between the lines is that he's very good at arguing.
When answering policy questions, he directly pointed out the various shortcomings of the imperial court.
The taxes were too heavy, the corvée labor too much, the officials were corrupt, and the people were living in misery.
His words were sharp and merciless, practically rubbing Yang Guang's face in the dirt.
After reading it, Yang Guang both admired his courage and felt a bit irritated.
As for the martial arts examinations, he didn't pay much attention to them, only occasionally watching a few.
Aside from Pei Yuanqing, that simpleton, this kid, though not very steady, is indeed very skilled in martial arts.
There's another guy named Shan Tong who's also quite good at fighting.
In conclusion, both the imperial examination and the military examination this time yielded quite good results.
Yang Guang put down his vermilion brush, leaned back in his chair, and let out a long sigh.
He knew then that there were indeed many talented people buried in this world.
For many years, powerful and influential families had controlled the court, leaving no chance for those from humble backgrounds to rise in society.
Now that they're no longer interfering, aren't they all popping up?
Meanwhile, in Beiping Prefecture.
Night had fallen, but the main hall of the Prince's Mansion was still brightly lit.
Luo Yi sat in the main seat, holding a letter in his hand.
That was a letter sent by Luo Cheng, different from the one from a few days ago.
This letter was written in neat handwriting and had a much calmer tone, no longer carrying that suppressed resentment.
"Looks like this kid has finally come to his senses."
Luo Yi put the letter down, a relieved smile on her face.
He was afraid that Luo Cheng would be arrogant and unwilling to submit to Lü Xiao, and that the two would clash.
In addition, Lü Xiao is not someone to be trifled with; in a fit of anger, he might actually kill Luo Cheng.
Now that Luo Cheng has submitted to Lü Xiao, although it was out of necessity, at least he no longer has to worry about losing his life.
"Shubao," Luo Yi handed the letter to Qin Qiong, who was standing beside him, "your cousin has already surrendered to the Prince of Shuo. From now on, you must not oppose him anymore."
He knew about the feud between Qin Qiong and Lü Xiao.
Qin Qiong's expression changed, and he quickly took the letter and unfolded it.
The letter trembled slightly in his hand.
The handwriting on the letter was indeed Luo Cheng's; he recognized that familiar handwriting all too well.
But the content was unbelievable to him.
Even the veins on his hand holding the letter bulged.
How could someone as proud and arrogant as Luo Cheng submit to Lü Xiao?
How could that pampered young prince, that arrogant and unyielding successor of the Luo family spear, bow down to Lü Xiao?
Moreover, Luo Cheng was well aware that he and Lü Xiao had a deep-seated grudge that was difficult to resolve.
Now that Luo Cheng has surrendered to Lü Xiao, where does that leave me?