Chapter 224 Trust

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date="2020-11-30"

title="Chapter 224 Trust"

weight="107106"

series = ["I [Imperial] Am Not This Kind of Man"]

mode = "manual"

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"It seems very noisy outside." Qin Nuo frowned.

Pei Tuo and the others are far apart, and the two of them can only hear outside noises in the room.

"The boys outside don't stop, just because Pei Tuo were released." Pei Ling smiled. Many of the public health departments next to him are young people. Everyone came out of the same school. Very lively.

Through the window, Qin Nuo looked at the bright moonlight outside, and suddenly said, "The general will accompany me on a walk."

Changlong Guan, a site delineated by himself, has spent so many sleepless nights with great contemplation and thought, and it is a big plan to reform the world. Now it is rare to come in person. It may only be this time in his lifetime. Don't walk around and take a look. It's a shame.

Pei Ling certainly couldn't refuse this request from the emperor.

He immediately ordered Lan Er to prepare the horse. The two took a few guards and quietly went out.

Qin Nuo circled a big circle and observed the current situation of the entire city in detail.

"Since being looted by the Tubi people, the business here has been in a slump, but with the northward conquest and the transportation of grain roads, the business has gradually recovered by three points." Pei Ling introduced the details next to him.

Qin Nuo really wanted to call officials like He Ci and Dou Weili for an inquiry, but he couldn't reveal his identity, so he could only listen to Pei Ling's report.

"Originally, this place was just a small town. Because the two countries exchanged markets, the bustling scene now exists. When the world is settled, although Beishuo becomes an enemy, it is possible to continue business with many tribes in the north and the Western Regions." Pei Ling Smiled.

As the two talked, an accident suddenly attracted Qin Nuo's attention.

In the distance, a group of soldiers and horses rushed quickly to see that they were all dressed as soldiers of the government office, and they were chased by seven or eight men with strong builds. They fled in all directions and rushed into the alley.

"What is this for?" Qin Nuo was surprised.

Pei Ling explained: "Although the business on the surface has not been as good as in the past in the past year, private sales have been repeatedly banned. He Ci is also very troubled."

It turned out to be a group of smugglers.

Qin Nuo couldn't help laughing. Great Zhou and Beishuo broke off their business ties due to the war, but the nobles who have tried all kinds of luxury goods cannot give up high-end enjoyment. Without legal trading, illegal goods are equally popular. Anyway, it won't damage the alcohol and the color of the glass.

"When the mutual market is opened, the business of the inner government will not worry about selling in Beishuo."

"The emperor is planning to do business with Beishuo again?"

"Of course, why not. In this world, there are no eternal enemies, nor eternal friends, but eternal benefits. Especially the benefits are on our side. Of course, we have to make money."

And only through the mutual market can the direction of Beishuo's political affairs be more deeply influenced.

The scale of the entire city is not large. After a short walk, he walked out of the city and came to the river.

Looking at the surging water in the distance, the Tubi people sneaked along this river to the neighborhood, and then began to attack the city, plundering Changlong Guan.

After a year, standing on the top of the mountain and looking into the distance, there is no trace of war at all by the river. A simple dock has been rebuilt. Dozens of ships are moored on the shore, surrounded by torches, and many people are busy. Going in and out, carrying things in bags. don't know if it is forage or for sale.

Qin Nuo couldn't help asking: "Can the food price of the northern border change in the past two years?"

Pei Ling thought for a while and replied: "Because of the snowstorms in the past few years, the Northland's grain harvest has been short, which has slightly increased, but last year it was flat this year."

Qin Nuo thought for a while. The reason for the flat from last year to this year was because of the war. The central court dispatched a large amount of grain and grass. In order to prevent profiteers from driving up prices and inciting civil commotions, the war zone imposed price limits on food at this time. Flat. But it has gradually risen in previous years...

"What is the emperor worried about, the legendary Little Ice Age?"

Qin Nuo's eyes widened, that guy didn't hide anything from you.

He only talked about this topic to Chen Xuan. Chen Xuan might talk to Chen Li afterwards, and the person in front of him would know that Chen Li must have written to inform.

"The emperor, forgive me."

Qin Nuo was speechless. Well, Chen Li is now a person who has returned to Great Zhou, and he can't say anything.

"Where did the emperor hear this, is it still in the one that was burned before?"

"Ok."

"Above that, it's really all-encompassing." Pei Ling smiled deeply.

"Ahem, the general doesn't have to care about these, after all, this is what he said."

"Although I don't know which sage put forward this statement, it is thought-provoking, and the mystery of the easier time has been exhausted. The minister has lived on the northern border for more than 20 years. Over the years, I really feel that the winter is getting colder and the summer is more and more dry. In the past two years, there has been a rare locust plague in the eastern part of the northern border. Although I don’t know whether it will continue, it is..." Pei Ling didn’t know how to describe this feeling.

Qin Nuo nodded. The worst thing is that this ice age may have just begun, but fortunately, it has just begun. I still have a lot of time to find ways to fight.

This emperor is really hard working!

Suddenly remembering something, Qin Nuo couldn't help but ask: "I have a doubt, Minister Pei never doubted Chen Li before?"

Pei Ling's expression suffocated, as if she was stinged. He smiled bitterly: "In the heart of the emperor, is the minister omniscient and omnipotent?"

Qin Nuo laughed: "Fortunately, Chen Li can be regarded as an acquaintance report."

Looking at the busy river in the distance, he asked leisurely: "In the general's mind, the real heir is actually him. Such laborious training."

The military acquiesced that Pei Ling's heir was Pei Tuo, and Ren Jinglei would be an important assistant of Pei's line in the future. But on a trip north, Qin Nuo got in touch with the two people a lot, and found that Pei Ling really spared no effort in teaching Chen Li, and there were almost no secrets to conceal him, including the grievances with the Xuelie clan, Pei Tuo and the others. He obviously didn't know, but Chen Li knew one or two. Of course, most of them were speculated by Chen Li himself, but if he could speculate, Pei Ling didn't want to hide him.

Pei Ling smiled bitterly: "Pei Tuo has a straightforward character. When the ruling and the opposition are clear, he will command the army and it is okay to fight the enemy bravely, but..."

Qin Nuo nodded. He understands what Pei Ling means. In his position, he is not only a general in command of the three armies, but also needs to deal with the continual political struggles. Pei Tuo is really not good at these.

From this perspective, Chen Li is indeed very qualified.

The two talked all the way, walking slowly down the mountain.

Gradually approaching the river. The wind of early winter blew across the water with a moist coolness.

Qin Nuo chose a free boat to board at will, and Pei Ling followed closely behind.

There was an old boatman who was guarding the boat. He was alarmed by a group of people and stood up. Lan Er immediately took the guards and took out the silver and declared the lease.

Starting with the snow-white silver pair, the old boatman was overjoyed and got off the boat.

The other guards stayed on the shore, only Lan Er boarded the stern alone, the long bamboo pole was on the reef on the shore, and the boat sailed into the river.

Qin Nuo and Pei Ling stood on the bow.

The moon was as cold as water, looking at the starry river in the distance, Qin Nuo couldn't help but recall the two meetings he had with this person on the boat.

It can be said that the two meetings that year changed my life and the destiny of this world.

Pei Ling's voice came in her ears: "The emperor went out today and didn't even bring Chen Changan."

"They have worked hard along the way, and have a good rest for a while. I have a general to escort, and who can be hurt in the world."

"Does the emperor trust the minister like this?" Pei Ling smiled almost mockingly, "after knowing that the minister had turned his back on someone who was deeply affectionate."

This topic seems a bit dangerous.

Qin Nuo turned his head and looked at him with a smile: "Why don't you trust me? When I fell to the north and was isolated and helpless, the general did not give up on me."

He fell in the north, and the journey was difficult and dangerous. If he is not careful, he will die in a foreign country. If Pei Ling wants to conquer the world, he doesn't even need to do it himself, as long as he spreads the news that he has been living outside through Helanzhen's identity, he can kill with a knife. At that time, the inheritance of the imperial line was severed, and he held great power and made great achievements in battle.

In the face of such a huge temptation, he still gave up.

"I believe that the general has a steelyard in his heart. On this steelyard, I, and the people in the world, should have a fairly important position."

This statement was mentioned by Chen Xuan before. People have a scale in their hearts. What is important and what is more important can always be weighed.

"The emperor..." Pei Ling's eyes were complicated.

"For this world, and for the hundreds of millions of Li people, I believe that no one can do better than me." Qin Nuo said confidently.

It seems cheeky to say this, but it doesn't matter. He stared at Pei Ling: "Even the general can't be compared. But the general may be second only to me, so I can rely on the world."

The clear moonlight shone in the eyes of the young emperor, like two bright stars, making everything invisible.

The last sentence made Pei Ling's eyes tighten suddenly: "The emperor...when did you know?"

"Do you know the general's disobedience?" Qin Nuo said the forbidden word straightforwardly, with a calm expression, as if he was gossiping about the taste of grilled fish tonight.

Qin Nuo gave a sly smile to Pei Ling's expression of ineffability.

"Probably not long before the expedition, Yuwen Che, under the torture of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, in order to exonerate himself, he told one thing. He has raided Nanchen for more than ten years and accumulated a huge amount of golden pearls, hiding Under a mountain stream, now the original intention is to give away the treasure, only in exchange for a way to survive."

"The Criminal Department reported it to me in secret, and I agreed to spare his life and only exile the whole family."

"However, at the place where he confessed, I sent someone from Qianlinsi to salvage, but only a few damaged wooden boxes were recovered. The people from Qianlinsi surveyed the surroundings and found traces of transportation and salvage. It should have been recently, someone Salvaged this treasure."

"At first, I thought that it must be Nanchen's handwriting. And according to Tan Ma's report, a dozen of Nanchen's large ships did stay there overnight."

"But after that, the people of the Qianlin Division carefully calculated the advance speed of the Nanchen navy to Jianye for rescue. It is impossible to carry a huge amount of gold and silver to catch Chen Xuan at such a speed and escape from Jianye. Even if they catch it at first Gold and silver should also be thrown down halfway."

"After that, I arranged the ship to search all the way, but no trace was found. Then, it should be after them, and another force took the gold away."

"It's not something you can do to take away such a huge amount of gold and silver without disturbing the people around you..." Qin Nuo stared at Pei Ling with a smile.

"The emperor is smart." Pei Ling smiled bitterly.

"Chen Li left you a clue after leaving and revealed the hidden gold. For him, Nanchen doesn't need it anymore, it's better to give you a favor."

"The general has a simple temperament and is not extravagant. He is not a person who values ​​money. He accepted the hidden gold because it might be necessary for future plans."

The boat walked all the way on the dark river, the world was dark, like a lone leaf floating in an empty abyss. The light on the ship was flickering, and there was only this faint light left in the whole world, which was indefinite under the ravages of the night wind.

Qin Nuo calmly told the inside story of this horror, as if he hadn't realized that the people who followed Pei Ling on this trip were all close friends.

The mood was calm because of his complete trust in the person in front of him.

He knows his ambitions.

People like Pei Ling are talented, occupy a high position, and are jealous of the emperor. However, he still has enemies with the Qin family. don't think that position is so sorry that he has struggled all the way for so many years.

But he knows his bottom line and tolerance better. Even though he is ambitious, he is not a crazy person like Chen Xuan, he always has his own principles. He is a hero and a gentleman, and he will not act without a bottom line for ambition.

"The emperor is really..."

Pei Ling really didn't know how to describe the person in front of him. Such a taboo topic is regarded by any king as a scourge, but the emperor in front of him is calm.

Qin Nuo was really calm, because everything he said came from his heart.

Pei Ling looked into the unfathomable darkness, and said quietly: "Then, the sentence I mentioned to the minister before."

"Does it mean the sentence before leaving Beijing for the expedition?" Qin Nuo asked calmly, "Does the general think it was my temptation? Of course it was sincere."

Outside the capital, in the cold wind, the young emperor who was about to expedition whispered in his ear: "If I can't come back, in this world, please take it for yourself."

Obviously speaking in a soft voice, every time think of it, it is deafening.

After a while, Pei Ling laughed dumbly: "So, does the emperor still trust the minister so much?"

Qin Nuo said sternly, "Why not?"

"The world is originally for the virtuous people. I believe that if the mediocrity of Qin Xun's generation sits in this position, it will be a disaster for the people of Li people."

"Relying on blood to inherit the throne, of course, has a certain truth. It can maintain the stability of the world and strict rituals, suppress most of the careerists, and will not rush into war."

"But now the world is not peaceful and there are many crises. I have no children, only an unreliable brother."

"Relying on blood to pass on is not as good as relying on ideas and talents. In this court, the generals are brilliant and extraordinary, and they are the closest people to that position."

Qin Nuo did not exaggerate. After several years of getting along, Pei Ling is the closest to his thoughts among the people he has come into contact with in this era. For all kinds of novel ideas and new things, he never rejects or is rigid, but can adjust his ideas in time, treat them rationally and accept them.

There is also his own talent and character. If he really has an accident, for the stability of the whole world, this person is indeed the best choice. And after he took the position, in his own face, he would not embarrass Qin Zhi and Huo Youjuan.

Of course, the moment that sentence was said, there was also a little thought of showing grace, but can't admit it now.

"In any case, I hope that if there is such a day, the people who inherit this position will be able to inherit my ideas and goals, and have enough strength to realize them."

"Just like in the general's eyes, isn't the true heir also Chen Li?"

Pei Ling finally laughed. He stared at Qin Nuo, his eyes attentive, as if he had seen this young emperor for the first time.

Qin Nuo looked back at him without shy. A pair of clear eyes seemed to contain the whole world, full of tolerance and gentleness.

On this boat, Pei Ling suddenly knelt down on one knee, in Qin Nuo's surprised sight. He lowered his head, and said with a slight smile: "The emperor persuades people with virtue, and the courts persuade them with sincerity."

The author has something to say: This chapter has been written and revised several times and it is not satisfactory, so it can only be done first.

It is said that someone was originally the final boss set in the outline, and when he wrote half of the Nanchen article, realized that couldn't write it like this. The Beishuo outline was completely re-drawn. Several lines have been deleted, including the heroine and Li Qianjun, as well as Yan Chang and Yan Qianqiu, who is Pei Ling's substitute for Helanzhen.

The next chapter reunited with the heroine, followed by a few chapters of daily scenes, is the finale of the main text.

The scenes after returning to Beijing will be mentioned later.