Ding Province city, Province Governor mansion. 定州城,州牧府。 Yu Wen one after the dwelling, the tip of the nose moves, smells strong taste. 余文一进入后宅,鼻尖一动,就闻到一股浓烈的药味。 The horizon dark clouds are low and deep, the cold wind howls, the weeping sound that side hears indistinctly, making him tighten the neck. 天边黑云低沉,冷风呼啸,还有旁边隐约传来的哭声,令他不由紧了紧脖子。 ‚Hearsay Sir Province Governor spat up blood suddenly three rises, it seems like it was not the rumor!’ ‘传闻州牧大人忽然呕血三升,看来也不是空穴来风！’ He is thinking silently, on the face actually makes the sad color. 他心里默默想着,脸上却做出悲戚之色。 The Ding Province matter is anxious, provincial governor tall Shun had unloaded the responsibility thoroughly, all heavy burdens then pressed on Xu Chun, this person supported the sick body, worked hard, works hard the illness/quick, actually was also the natural matter. 定州事急,刺史高顺已经彻底卸了职责,所有重担便都压在了徐淳身上,此人强撑病体,夙兴夜寐,操劳成疾,却也是理所当然的事情。 Yu Wen sighed, is only at the present, really as if Heaven's Fate was then ordinary. 余文叹了口气,只是出在现在,便真的仿佛天命一般了。 „Sir odd/surplus!” “余大人！” The servants go in the notification, not long, Steward welcomed: „Does not know the Sir to come, behavior what matter?” 下人进去通报,没有多久,一个管家就迎了出来:“不知大人前来,所为何事？” „When is only a minor matter...... to severe winter, freezing cold, in city officers urgently needed winter clothing 3000 sets, charcoal, medicinal herb and other thing......” “只是一件小事……时至严冬,滴水成冰,城上将士急需冬衣三千套,还有火炭、药材等物……” Yu Wen is saying, saw that in the Steward surface appears the embarrassment. 余文说着,就见到管家的面上浮现出难色。 Great Army besieged city, not only delays the fall harvest, matter that various prefectures and counties land taxes do not have the shadow, naturally, at this time in Ding Province, only then this this solitary one city. 大军围城,不仅耽误秋收,各郡县钱粮更是没影子的事,当然,此时定州之中,也只有这一座孤城罢了。 Shivers is the war material that hits, complicated, even if Province Governor must raise, is not the easy matter. 打战打的便是军需物资,千头万绪之下,纵然州牧要筹措,也非易事。 ‚Especially...... Aristocratic Family is a person with no mind of his own! Sees Ding Province only this solitary one cities, the royal government name reprimands, does not have the invincible force to arrive, where has not known fiercely? In addition Xie family and Lin Family scout disseminates the news unceasingly, before the moon/month, starts to decline, really cannot compel, has dozens stone old grains, when sends the beggar general......’ ‘特别是……世家都是墙头草！见到定州只余一座孤城,朝廷名义申斥,却无天兵到来,哪里还不知道其中厉害？再加上谢家、林家探子不断散播消息,早在月余之前,就开始推辞,实在逼不过去,才出几十石陈粮,当打发叫花子一般……’ The tax revenue, the Aristocratic Family large clan did not strive, even if Yu Wen knew that the state city had arrived at the hopeless situation! 税收不了,世家大族又不出力,纵然余文都晓得州城已经到了绝境！ Only if Zhang Wenzhen dares to kill off in the city the large clan, performs to receive its grain and property, will otherwise cross absolutely in the spring of next year. 除非张文振敢杀尽城内大族,尽收其粮食、财物,否则绝对渡不过明年春天。 But really must do this, especially also under the premise that Great Army threatens the border, brings on oneself the blind alley. 但真要如此做,特别是还在大军压境的前提之下,也不过自取死路罢了。 The hereditary scholar classes request is ensure land / territory with entering official power, is really earnest, the one who does not care about on the dragon chair to sit is. 士族要求的不过是保证土地与进仕权力,真较真起来,根本不在意龙椅上坐的是哪个。 Let alone, whole city civil and military, has complicated relation(s) with these Aristocratic Family, or radically is person, even if Zhang Wenzhen must start, cannot exempt backlash! 更何况,满城文武,与这些世家也有着千丝万缕的关系,或者根本就是其中之人,纵然张文振要下手,也免不得反噬！ ‚Oh...... beset with difficulties both at home and abroad, Sir Province Governor launches a psychological attack hastily, can understand......’ ‘唉……内外交困,州牧大人急火攻心,也是可以理解……’ The Yu Wen eye pupil flashes, this said the purpose in coming: „In addition...... my family General hears Sir Province Governor the condition to aggravate, assigns/life me to come to greet 12 specially, may I ask the Sir......” 余文眼眸闪动,这才说出来意:“此外……我家将军听闻州牧大人病情加重,特意命我前来问候一二,敢问大人……” „Wū wū......” “呜呜……” At this moment, inner apartments weeping sound resounding. 就在这时,内宅哭声一下高亢。 Above the sickbed, Province Governor Xu Chun is thin, face like white paper, only then the cheeks microstrip blushes, had obviously arrived at final being barely alive stage. 病榻之上,州牧徐淳骨瘦如柴,脸如白纸,只有脸颊微带红晕,明显已经到了最后的弥留阶段。 He extends the chicken feet hand, as if must grab anything, the chest has the sound. 他伸出鸡爪般的手,仿佛要抓着什么东西,胸膛嗬嗬有声。 „What does master...... want to explain?” “老爷……可是想交待什么？” Wife Zhang is asking, scolded the surrounding several concubine maids hastily: „Low voice, do you and others want to make the masters not walk peacefully?” 发妻张氏问着,又连忙呵斥周围几名妾婢:“小声点,你等想让老爷都走不安宁么？” She is also everyone origin, can blow the field, especially after waiting for Xu Chun dead, immediately justifiablily runs to live to kill the power, driving away several concubine maids is only the matter that the thought moves. 她也是大家出身,很能镇得住场,特别是等徐淳死后,立即名正言顺掌管生杀大权,赶走几个妾婢只是念头一动的事情。 That several concubines have good that the son daughter can depend upon, no immediately was daunted, sees a master being on the verge of death appearance, actually extinguished the thoughts thoroughly, the least bit does not dare to move. 那几个小妾有儿子女儿可以依靠的还好,没有的立即被吓住,见到老爷一副行将就木的模样,却是彻底熄了心思,半点不敢动弹了。 „Country...... country......” “国……国……” The Xu Chun talking skin, puts out several characters finally: „National affairs are difficult, perform to pay Zhang Wenzhen, the winter...... the winter......” 徐淳努动嘴皮,最终吐出几字:“国事难,尽付张文振,冬……冬……” Cannot actually be justified again, the palm falls, one has stopped air. 却是再也说不下去,手掌一落,一下闭过气去。 „Master!!” “老爷！！” Zhang has searched the palm, sees the Xu Chun breath to stop, caresses the corpse to weep bitterly. 张氏探过手掌,见得徐淳呼吸已停,不由抚尸痛哭起来。 Suddenly, in the entire inner apartments the weeping sound is shocking. 一时间,整个内宅内哭声震天。 Yu Wen and Steward are looking at each other in blank dismay, a young male servant runs, holds is preparing the good mourning dress and black belt, actually to choke with sobs: „Money Steward, the master...... the master went......” 余文与管家正在面面相觑的时候,一名小厮跑出来,捧着准备好的孝服、黑带、却是泣不成声:“钱管家,老爷……老爷去了……” This saying one, this Steward is also the lip purple, as if the flash lost the pillar. 这话一出,这管家也是嘴唇乌青,仿佛一瞬间就失去了主心骨。 Even if Yu Wen, watches sea calming god needle avalanche in this state city , during falls into all of a sudden is absent-minded. 纵然余文,看着这州城内的定海神针崩塌,也是一下子陷入恍惚之中。 Blurry, also does not know that said several words, saw several people, said goodbye ignorantly, looked at the cloudy weather, Yu Wen is exuding a chill in the air at heart immediately. 迷糊之间,也不知道说了几句话,见了几个人,浑浑噩噩地告辞出来,望着阴沉沉的天色,余文心里顿时泛起一股寒意。 „Sir odd/surplus!” “余大人！” Arrives at a corner time, nearby two long-waiting young male servants, welcomed immediately: „My Family Master is invited!” 走到一个街角的时候,旁边两名似等候已久的小厮,却是立即恭迎上来:“我家老爷有请！” „You are......” “你们是……” The Yu Wen pupil moves, has not said anything, walks with them. 余文眸子一动,却没有多说什么,跟着他们走去。 Outside the corner, the carriage, four sides camouflages, the window gives to hoodwink the black cloth, obviously is prepared early, Yu Wen skill expert is brave, worms one's way into directly, the carriage leaves immediately. 在街角之外,就有一辆马车,四面遮蔽,窗户都给蒙着黑布,显然早有准备,余文艺高人胆大,直接钻进去,马车顿时起行。 Also has not known how long, the carriage stopped behind a mansion, Yu Wen shook the collar, enters in the dwelling, at once is introduced in the secret room by Steward directly. 也不知道过了多久,马车才在一家大宅后面停下来,余文抖了抖衣领,进入宅内,旋即就被一名管家直接引入了密室之中。 „Sir odd/surplus also came!” “余大人也来了！” Indoor lamplight the size of a bean, had sat 78 people, under the dim lights, complexion is gloomy and uncertain. 室内一灯如豆,已经坐了七八人,在昏暗的灯火之下,面色都是阴晴不定。 „Originally is you!” “原来是你们！” Yu Wen naturally recognizes, these are the intermediate level in state city civil and military, is that reputation not to reveal, but grasps the critical position, very essential person. 余文自然认得,这些都是州城内的中层文武,属于那种名声不显,但掌握要害位置,十分关键的人。 Naturally, he himself is also so, although is only the provincial governor copy clerk, can actually come and go out the Province Governor mansion, to be intimate with Zhang Wenzhen. 当然,他自己也是如此,虽然只是刺史文书,却能出入州牧府邸、亲近张文振。 So influence, actually such series connected, but thinks, his both hands start to tremble immediately, in the pupil also somewhat is fiery. 如此势力,却被这么串联起来,只是一想,他的双手立即开始发抖,眸子里却又有些火热。 „Very good! Sir odd/surplus sees us, one has not turned around walks, two have not scolded immediately, obviously is also in the person of same belief the person!” “很好！余大人见到我们,一没有掉头就走,二没有立即呵斥,可见也是同道中人！” A young sound conveys, a person of Aristocratic Family Young master appearance arrives on the seat of honor: „Little brother martial thought, has seen everyone!” 一个年青的声音传来,一名世家公子模样的人来到主位上:“小弟谢武思,见过诸位！” „The person of Xie family?” “谢家之人？” Yu Wen nods: „No wonder can welcome to so many people, what you want to make?” 余文点点头:“难怪可以请到如此多人,你想做什么？” „This must myself ask that the Sir is right!” “这应当在下问大人才对！” thanks Wusi said with a smile: „Sir just came out from the Province Governor mansion, but has Xu Chun died?” 谢武思笑吟吟道:“大人刚从州牧府出来,可是徐淳已死？” Yu Wen at heart one cold, is Xie family well-informed, but surprise, but the nod, after acknowledged that in the hall the people countenance varied, but had the feeling of big relaxing. 余文心里一凜,为谢家的消息灵通而诧异,不过还是点头,这么承认下来之后,厅内众人形色各异,但均有大松一口气之感。 „Province Governor was usually generous, and others had the graciousness to me, but petty favors, how and on the principle of righteousness of whole city common people life and death?” “州牧平素宽厚,对我等有恩,但小恩小惠,又怎么及得上满城百姓生死的大义？” A middle-aged military officer faint opens the mouth. 一名中年军官淡漠开口。 „Good...... the Ding Province city broken nears, I and others should also discuss the escape route, is behind matter plan of Province Governor!” “不错……定州城破在即,我等也该商量后路,同时也为州牧的身后事打算！” Nearby civil official connection: „At least...... has Wu Town to pledge, after Great Army enters the city does not commit the slightest offense, the Province Governor family member may also obtain to remit, this not in vain our colleague friendship......” 旁边一位文官接口:“至少……有着武镇承诺,大军入城后秋毫无犯,就连州牧家人也可获得赦免,这才不枉我们同僚一场的情谊……” „!” “正是！” Several military officers hear, all at present one bright, echoes to say loudly. 几名军官听得,俱都眼前一亮,大声附和道。 Yu Wen hears the back fine body hair to be but actually vertical, remembers this speaking civil official firmly, deliberately considered at heart: ‚Thick of facial skin, ruthless of thoughts, this person the person of extraordinary ability, cannot offend for a while in the future......’ 余文听得背后寒毛倒竖,将这个出言的文官牢牢记住,心里寻思:‘论脸皮之厚,心思之狠,此人可谓一时俊彦了,日后可万万不能得罪……’ „Very good!” “很好！” thanks Wusi great happiness: „everyone tendency king master, is the big hero!” 谢武思大喜:“诸位心向王师,都是大大的功臣！” various Renlian said does not dare, but Yu Wen wants to look for the escape route, echoed several, was yields with a show of reluctance to comply, on the face then revealed the color of feeling embarrassed: „Is only in the city the military power, mostly on Zhang Wenzhen, this person is the Province Governor trusted aide, the royal government dies loyally, is not good to cope......” 诸人连道不敢,而余文本来就想找着后路,附和几句,也是半推半就地答应下来,脸上这才露出为难之色:“只是城内兵权,大多都在张文振手上,此人乃是州牧心腹,朝廷死忠,不好对付……” „Said again...... also has that to help Envoy in!” “再说……还有那帮使者在呢！” „Before Zhang Wenzhen, only vice general, there is what to fear?” “张文振之前不过区区一个副将,又有何惧？” Nearby several military officers open the mouth: „In army qualifications, but must arrange behind some, the life of wrong non- Province Governor, which is willing to listen to him to call?” 旁边几名军官开口:“论军中资历,还要排在某家后面,错非州牧之命,哪个愿意听他吆喝？” „Several help one another, the west gate is not at least a problem! As for Zhang Wenzhen?” “有几位相助,至少西门是不成问题的！至于张文振？” thanks Wusi the corners of the mouth reveal a trace to sneer: „This person, since is determined to resist stubbornly the invincible force , can only deliver him dead, not only he must die, the family cannot escape!” 谢武思嘴角露出一丝冷笑:“此人既然决意顽抗天兵,也只能送他去死了,不仅他要死,家族也是跑不了！” This ices coldly Murderous Qi, immediately made Yu Wen quickly grasp the meaning of something. 这冰冷冷的杀气,顿时令余文一个激灵。 ...... …… „Truth that although if we had known the destiny repels one another, but after not thinks Xu Chun dead, Destiny in Ding Province city, deteriorates one to this way!” “虽然早知道气数相克的道理,但不想徐淳死后,定州城内的气运,衰败一至如斯！” Old Daoist returns to the relay station, called Confucian Scholar and military officer: „I and others prepared, should walk!” 老道回到驿站,叫来儒生、将领:“我等准备一下,该走了！” „But Xu Chun dies, in the city doesn't have immediately steadily?” “可是徐淳一死,城内立即有着不稳？” Confucian Scholar stroked the beard, sighed. 儒生捋了捋胡须,叹息一声。 „So long as discovers the traces, I and others contacted Zhang Wenzhen who strikes the first blow has the advantage immediately , not strength of the spelling!” “只要发现蛛丝马迹,我等立即联络张文振先下手为强,也未尝没有一拼之力！” Military officer coldly snorted. 将领冷哼一声。 „This is the number of days, the impersonal force can recall!” “此乃天数,非人力可以挽回！” Old Daoist smiles bitterly, whole city Aristocratic Family is preparing the escape route, has the thoughts, how oneself and other can the strangers also? 老道苦笑一声,满城世家都在准备后路,另有心思,自己等异乡人还能如何？ If displays Magic Power divine ability, forcefully suppression, when really opposite Almighty of that hidden is a vegetarian? 若是施展法力神通,强行镇压,真当对面那个隐藏的大能是吃素的？ And forcefully resistance so Destiny, even if oneself, must be folded Virtuous merit, annoys the evil consequence. 并且强行对抗如此气运,纵然是自己,也要被折了功德,惹来恶果。 „Rests! Rests!” “去休！去休！” Therefore , can only flick the sleeve the sigh. 因此,也只能拂袖叹息。 „Oh...... you......” “唉……你……” This military officer stamps the feet, if Old Daoist iron core does not help, he most informs Zhang Wenzhen to strengthen the alert, other are not actually able to think. 这将领跺脚,若是老道铁了心不帮忙,他最多通知张文振加强戒备,其它却是根本无法可想的。 „Cannot think...... 300 years ago, business end acting unreasonably, under the Heaven / World leather cauldron, when enters is strong......” “想不到……自三百年前,商末之乱来,天下革鼎,又进入浓烈之时……” On the old meek face appears the a trace sad color, had not said. 老儒脸上浮现出一丝悲戚之色,却没有多说。 Now obviously is the matter may not for the condition, they may not have the duty to accompany the loyal minister to go. 现在明显是事不可为的状态,他们可没有义务陪着忠臣赴死的。 ...... …… The time flies in a flash. 时间转瞬飞逝。 Ping An's 6th Year in the past, shortly was the safe seven years. 平安六年过去,倾刻便是平安七年。 under the Heaven / World as before chaos, but Ding Province, besieges the campaign of Ding Province city , conducted the last minute finally. 天下依旧大乱,而定州当中,围攻定州城的战役,也终于进行到了最后一刻。 The death of Xu Chun, brings a trace to be filled with grief to the early spring, not only swept clean the final a trace jubilation of festival, as if gave this old royal government to draw to a close period last in the rule of Ding Province. 徐淳之死,给新春带来一丝悲怆,不仅扫清了佳节的最后一丝喜庆,更是仿佛给这苍老朝廷在定州的统治划上了最后一个句号。 „Trebuchet, sends!” “投石机,发！” Qi Lin and Chen Jingzong several good entire leisures, to attack a city every day in turn, and constantly enhances the effort. 齐麟、陈敬宗几个好整余暇,每日轮流攻城,并且不断加强力度。 Under a situation of this Ding Province series, each region is calm and steady, making them have enough leisure, slowly is rubbing this firm city. 在这定州一统的情况之下,各地俱是安稳,令他们有着足够的余暇,慢慢磨着这坚城。 In the city Aristocratic Family could not have endured patiently, spreads the surrender copy clerk in abundance, the series, the influence is in secret getting bigger and bigger. 城内世家早已忍耐不住,纷纷传出投诚文书,暗中串联,势力越来越大。 „On again!” “再上！” Qi Lin puts on armor, howls loudly, looks that one ** the soldiers who well up, the flying arrow, the stone, the vision often shifts to the Luoshui direction, does not know that is thinking anything. 齐麟穿着铠甲,大声呼啸,看着一**涌上的士卒,还有飞箭,投石,目光又不时转向洛水方向,也不知道在想些什么。