DA :: Volume #7

#637: Brothers


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Cut.” “砍了吧。” If, previously took the West Calming Marquis military order to manifest suddenly as requirement, to give a face, defends the West Calming Marquis Residence face, in addition also during understanding ; 如果说,先前以平西侯爷的军令为要求进行发作,是为给一个面子,维护平西侯府的面子,尚且还在理解之中; After all, the new Jin Marquis dignity, as the later old neighbor, must help support, even has the duty to come again, even if the royal government has secret decree to make Xu Wenzu conduct the differentiation to guard to act bashful here, but from the beginning, he must make both sides is stands in an online stance. 毕竟,新晋侯爷的体统,作为以后的老邻居,必然是要帮忙撑着的,就算再带着任务来的,就算朝廷有密旨许文祖在这里进行分化提防拿捏,但一开始,他必须得做出一个双方是站在一条线上的姿态。 But, 但, After the final three characters said that 当最后三个字说出来后, The nature of matter, 事情的性质, Was all of a sudden different. 一下子就不同了。 Even, the West Calming Marquis military order, is only an appropriate excuse, but today, Situ Yu this Cheng Prince of the Blood appearance as usual, then carries out this excuse completely. 甚至,平西侯爷的军令,只是一个再合适不过的借口,而今日,司徒宇这位成亲王爷照例的出现,则是将这个借口完全落实。 On the scene, so long as the brain is not silly, listened to impatient ; 在场的,只要脑子不傻的,都听出了一种迫不及待; His Xu Wenzu, 许文祖, Comes, 就是来, Next blade! 下刀的! Situ Yu now a whole person brain blank, if one were previously straightened up by West Calming Marquis in the rocky mountain, but makes its annoying puzzled despondent, was just up and down by Xu Wenzu this smiling pig, 司徒宇现在整个人大脑一片空白,如果说先前在石山被平西侯爷一番拾掇,只是让其懊恼不解抑郁的话,刚刚被许文祖这种笑面猪一上一下, Probably was pounded ruthlessly on the ground. 像是被狠狠地砸在了地上。 West Calming Marquis main army, although his fiefdom east of Gazing River, at the State of Cheng angle of view, was east Great Cheng Country the boundary ; 平西侯爷主军,虽然他的封地在望江以东,以成国的视角来看,都算是大成国东境了; But you have a look, when West Calming Marquis appears outside the city, the Yingdu four great camp commanding generals are what stance greet, that is directly the oneself definition is the West Calming Marquis Residence hanger-on running dog! 但你看看当平西侯爷出现在城外时,颖都大营的主将是什么姿态去迎接的,那是直接就将自己定义为平西侯府门下走狗啊! Furthermore, 再者, Although the Marquis Residence army must guard Snow Sea Pass and South Guarding Pass, but no one will suspect, once there is a need, Marquis Residence can definitely assemble over 20,000 armored cavalry to howl to cross the river directly, soldier/weapon front arrives directly in the Yingdu Adam's apple position. 侯府的军队虽说要驻守雪海关镇南关,但没人会怀疑,一旦有需要,侯府完全可以集结两万以上的铁骑直接呼啸过江,兵锋直接抵在颖都喉结位置。 Xu Wenzu representative, is literary matters. 许文祖代表的,则是文事 Perhaps, possibly was Mao Mingcai, included to various aspect influences particularly to the obsolete Yingdu bureaucrat powerful official influence displays extremely in a friendly way, therefore one had a dream to everyone fantasy ; 或许,可能是毛明才在任时,对各方面势力尤其是包括对老旧的颖都官僚权贵势力表现得太过友好,所以给大家一场做梦般的幻想; Also therefore, 也因此, When Xu Wenzu this new Grand Protector takes office, when offers a sacrifice to the iron fist directly, 许文祖这位新太守上任,直接就祭出铁拳时, Will create the impact and tearing on enormous impression to Cheng Prince of the Blood below. 才会对成亲王以下造成了极大的观感上的冲击和撕裂。 Do not have a dream again, 别再做梦了, Yingdu, 颖都, It is not your Yingdu, 不是你们的颖都, Is Great Yan Yingdu! 大燕颖都 ......... ……… father, today's matter......” 父亲,今日的事……” The servants just gave the dwelling gate closed, Sun Liang cannot bear inquire oneself father. 下人刚刚将宅门给闭合,孙良就忍不住来询问自己父亲 Sun Youdao to oneself this second son, every so often is somewhat helpless, because oneself this second son is quite honest, the talent in other aspects, compared with it oneself eldest son, are really miss much. 孙有道自己这个次子,很多时候都是有些无奈的,因为自己这个次子除了人比较老实之外,其他方面的天分,比之自己的长子,实在是差得太多。 But, in other words, this type honest, is actually the key that in the tumultuous times settles down to maintain life. 但,换句话来说,这种“老实”,其实才是乱世之中安家保命的关键。 Is the royal government, must start.” “是朝廷,要下手了。” When does not know from, the royal government in Sun Family population, starts to refer to the State of Yan royal government, rather than Yingdu petty court. 不知从什么时候起,孙家人口中的朝廷,开始指的是燕国朝廷,而不是颖都的小朝廷。 Royal government must start, why?” “朝廷要下手了,为何?” Sun Liang is very obviously incomprehensible, in his opinion, Yingdu after was admitted by State of Yan, actually is also well-mannered. 孙良显然很是不能理解,在他看来,颖都这边在被燕国接纳之后,其实还算是规矩的。 Naturally, this perhaps is also because, he as the Sun Family second son, the reputation did not reveal before, therefore the true Yingdu high-level person, will not lead him to play, will not ventilate him. 当然了,这或许也是因为,他作为孙家的次子,以前名声不显,所以真正的颖都高层的人,不会带他玩儿,也不会对他进行通气。 The most important thing is, he seemed like under the lamp to neglect black, his blood brother once did anything in the past, finally caused oneself and father rides West Calming Marquis that ship. 最重要的是,他似乎是灯下黑忽略掉了,他亲哥当年曾干了啥,最后导致自己和自家老爹坐上了平西侯的那条船。 Possibly is because past Earl Zheng turns into Marquis Zheng now, the fishing boat that Sun Family rides turned into the naval forces warship, under the accident of sorts also calculates that pressed right the treasure, therefore to encouraged elder brother of this matter, he does not hate, even, little...... gratitude. 可能是因为当年的郑伯爷如今变成了郑侯爷,孙家坐的渔船变成了水师战船,机缘巧合之下还算压对了宝,所以对“一力促成”这件事的哥哥,他已经不怨恨了,甚至,还有一点点……感激。 newly received land, is similar to others' clothes that meets newly, does not clean, does not rinse to brush, put on directly on the body, from the beginning perhaps for maintaining warmth protection against the cold, but the time was long, after the weather started hotly, at heart, how possibly to dislike?” 新纳之地,就如同新接的别人的衣服,不清洗,不涮刷,就直接穿在了身上,一开始或许是为了保暖御寒,但时间久了,天儿开始热了后,心里头,怎么可能不膈应?” This......” “这……” Perhaps was Yan people goes to war was too fierce, therefore many people think that Yan people only will really go to war, but Yan people royal government, above that several, really by political strategy, the open and aboveboard open intrigue, was the plot of ruthless character behind a gentle appearance, also evil, did not fear. “或许是燕人打仗太厉害了,所以很多人就自以为燕人真的只会打仗,但燕人的朝廷,上面的那几位,真论权谋,无论是堂堂正正的阳谋,还是绵里藏针的阴谋,亦正亦邪,都是不怵的。 Now, the weaponry fired off, because of the West Calming Marquis Residence reason, savage and Chu people, was impossible to make anything for these years again, therefore, Yan people is also the time sets aside the hand now, Yingdu here, recuperated well. 现在,仗打完了,因为平西侯府的原因,野人楚人,这几年内都不可能再闹什么事,所以,燕人现在也是时候腾出手来,将颖都这里,好好调理一下了。 You notice not to have, Xu Wenzu this new Grand Protector, is not because after Grand Protector Mao fell ill, replaces, before the assassination matter, before Grand Protector Mao fell ill, royal government there, should make this resolution, therefore, Grand Protector Xu, can come so early. ” 你注意到没有,许文祖这位新太守,并不是因为毛太守病倒后才接替过来的,在刺杀事发生之前,在毛太守病倒之前,朝廷那里,应该就已经做下了这一步决断,所以,许太守,才能来得这般得早。” Sun Youdao under supporting by the arm of Sun Liang, sat in the main hall. 孙有道孙良的搀扶下,在厅堂内坐了下来。 Had the servant to carry the charcoal brazier, was waved to hint the end to get down by Sun Youdao. 有仆人端上了炭盆,被孙有道挥手示意端下去。 Sun Liang serves tea to the oneself father, 孙良自己老爹奉茶, Sun Youdao holds the teacup , to continue saying: 孙有道捧着茶杯,继续道: „ The wartime of first Gazing River, that does not have the means that the State of Yan royal government and Eldest Imperial Prince, need the coordination of our Yingdu person, the Yan Army military force to be insufficient at that time, is New Territories makes war, they have too many limits, generally speaking, when you strength is insufficient, will be thinking the strategic maneuvering. “第一次望江之战时,那是没办法,燕国朝廷和大皇子,都需要咱们颖都人的配合,彼时燕军军力不足,又是新地开战,他们有太多太多的限制,一般而言,当你自身实力不足时,才会去想着合纵连横。 After South Pacifying Prince is in command, the scale of war expands, Chu people join, then needs my Yingdu, the help/gang of my Great Cheng Country early man holds. 靖南王挂帅后,战争规模扩大,楚人入局,则更需要我颖都,我大成国旧人的帮持。 When savage was routed, under Jade Plate City, the Chu people bleached bone piles in heaps ; 等到野人被击溃,玉盘城下,楚人枯骨成堆; At that time, actually father has been thinking, this/should when the time comes, this/should when the time comes, therefore, father first step, wants to draw back, avoid stayed above as before, you did not have that thoughts, will actually be treated as the target to shoot as before. 那时候,其实为父就已经在想,该到时候了吧,该到时候了吧,所以,为父就先一步,想退下来,省得依旧留在上头,你没那份心思,却依旧会被当作箭靶去射。 But Yan people, has not begun as before. 燕人,依旧没有动手。 Afterward, after the war of attack Chu started, father awakened, yes, why under Jade Plate City killed the prisoner of war directly, Yingdu, why has not made cleaning up, 后来,伐楚之战开始后,为父才醒悟过来,是啊,玉盘城下为何直接杀俘,颖都这边,为何还不做清理, That is because of Yan people, completed early preparation that wants attack Chu. 那是因为燕人,早早地就做好了要伐楚的准备。 Now, 现在, You look, 你看, The weaponry fired off, 仗打完了, Could not use you, 用不上你了, Started to begin to you. ” 就开始对你动手了。” father, doesn't royal government this unload the grinding to kill the donkey?” Sun Liang asked. 父亲,朝廷这不是卸磨杀驴么?”孙良问道。 Muddled.” Sun Youdao coughed two, smooth tea got down, said slowly,said of pleasant to hear, was we submits on own initiative to State of Yan, but now, you make Yan people oneself elect, they even looked forward, can come again one time, resorted to arms with the fire, again this Yingdu hitting. “糊涂。”孙有道咳嗽了两声,又顺了一口茶下去,缓缓道,“说好听点,是咱们主动归附给了燕国,但现在,你让燕人自己选,他们甚至巴不得,可以再来一次,用兵与火,重新将这颖都给打下来。 Son...... ” 儿啊……” father.” 父亲。” father was old, this year this in the winter, crossing especially is also rough, perhaps next year winter, will take a step.” 为父老了,今年这冬天,过得也格外坎坷,兴许明年的冬天,就迈步过去了。” father body......” 父亲身体……” Sun Youdao interrupted the Sun Liang idle talk with the vision. 孙有道用目光打断了孙良的废话。 You remember, you want the day getting down, to inherit calmly and steadily Sun Family, nothing but two , works as Yan people oneself, another, listens to the instruction of that Marquis. “你记住,你想安安稳稳地把日子过下去,把孙家传承下去,无非两条,一条,把自己当一个燕人吧,另一条,听那位侯爷的吩咐。 Article 2, has pressed first. ” 第二条,压过第一条。” Yes, father, the son records sincerely.” “是,父亲,儿子谨记。” Yingdu, does not take with the weapons, it will be doomed to have problems, now Yingdu the group of people, he will not think that oneself all will be Yan people give, but thinks that will be the oneself skill brings, they, will not feel grateful. 颖都这边,不是用兵戈拿下的,它就注定会出问题,现在颖都的这帮人,他不会觉得自己的一切是燕人给的,而会认为是自己的本事拿来的,他们,是不会感恩。 Although feeling grateful this word, is very laughable, but the State of Yan royal government has made under the premise that has yielded greatly, the royal government wants, is feeling grateful two characters. 虽然‘感恩’这个词,很可笑,但燕国朝廷已经做出了这么大让步的前提下,朝廷想要的,也就是‘感恩’俩字罢了。 But, is impossible to have. 可偏偏,是不可能有的。 The plan of conciliation, to finally, goes wrong inevitably, therefore, must need a blade, cleans up one round the bone and muscle. 怀柔之策,到最后,必然出乱子,所以,还是得需要一把刀,把骨头和筋都清理个一轮。 Actually is also good, the weaponry fired off, this/should sweeping of sweeping, this/should clear clear, common people, can live peacefully, in recent years, our Jin land, disaster person disaster , were too many, chart stops, chart stops. ” 其实也挺好,仗打完了,该扫的扫,该清的清,百姓们,也就能安生过日子了,这些年来,咱们晋地,遭的天灾人灾,也着实太多了一些,图个消停啊,图个消停。” Sun Liang saw father to close the eye, obviously was tired, told that immediately the servant supported by the arm the bedroom to rest father. 孙良父亲闭上了眼睛,显然是累了,就马上吩咐下人将父亲搀扶进卧房去休息。 His oneself, under the hesitation, got to the leaning institute entrance, there, is his elder brother Sun Ying detained place. 自己,则在犹豫之下,走到了偏院门口,那里,是他哥哥孙瑛被圈禁的地方。 Sun Liang goes forward, knocked three doors gently. 孙良上前,轻轻敲了三下门。 After a little while, 少顷, Inside servant is lifting the rack, arrived at the entrance. 里面的仆人抬着架子,来到了门口。 The two brothers, so depend on the front door, by the crack in a door, is speaking mutually. 兄弟俩人,就这般靠着大门,透过门缝,互相说着话。 Obviously, this was not the first time. 显然,这不是第一次了。 What is more obvious, their father, actually knows this matter, because around this courtyard, there is a father trusted subordinate to guard. 更显然的是,他们的父亲,其实是知道这件事的,因为这座院子四周,有父亲的亲信在把守。 Sun Liang the matter of says today to the Sun Ying hear, 孙良将今日发生的事情说给了孙瑛听, The life encounters Sun Ying of setback continuously, this little while already hair half white, the vicious tendencies in eye, does not see, after listening to narration of oneself younger brother, Sun Ying smiled. 人生连续遭遇挫折的孙瑛,这会儿已经头发半白,眼睛里的戾气,也早就不见,听完自己弟弟的讲述后,孙瑛笑了。 Why does big brother laugh?” “大哥为何发笑?” Yeah, I smile my oneself, before father was my example, I also hope that some day can like father, assisted sagacious Monarch, founded the great undertaking ; “哎,我笑我自己,以前父亲是我的榜样,我也希望有朝一日能够像父亲一样,辅佐贤明的君主,开创大业; But looking back now, I compared with father, the difference was truly far, father has actually foreseen today, father looked, is profounder than me, my Sun Ying, gets what one deserves to end up now so the paddies. ” 但现在看来,我确实比父亲,差远了,父亲其实早就预见到了今天,父亲看得,比我更加深远,我孙瑛,活该落得如今这般田地。” Big brother, although younger brother was really scared to death on that day at heart, because our Sun Family was faced with imminent disaster, but now, younger brother really does not blame you at heart.” “大哥,虽说那天弟弟心里真的是被吓死了,因为咱们孙家大难临头了,但现在,弟弟心里真的不怪你。” Shutter another side Sun Ying held together to smile by own younger brother saying, 门板另一侧的孙瑛被自家阿弟这话给直接气笑了, Said ; 道; Therefore, I can also thank West Calming Marquis?” “所以,我是不是还得感谢感谢平西侯爷?” Thank him, let the oneself this originally Sun Family criminal, turned into Sun Family beacon light? 感谢他,让自己这个原本孙家的罪人,变成孙家的“明灯”? You are the Transport Commissioner assignment, elder brother I give you now a suggestion, evening's time, has various accounts, goes to Grand Protector Residence, please new Grand Protector consult.” “你现在身上是转运使的差事,哥哥我给你个建议,晚上的时候,带着各项账目,去太守府,请新太守查阅。” Can be too anxious?” “会不会太急切了?” Being concerned about face, is awfully?” “要脸,还是要命?” Awfully.” “要命。” Clever, when you could not find as luck would have it, on time.” “乖,当你找不到赶巧的时候,就赶早。” Yes, Big brother, younger brother I knew.” “是,大哥,弟弟我晓得了。” You know why this West Calming Marquis hasn't followed this new Grand Protector to return to Yingdu together?” “你知道为什么这次平西侯爷没跟着这位新太守一起回颖都么?” Was is worried to snatch the new Grand Protector crest of wave?” “是担心抢了新太守的风头?” Sun Ying also sighed, 孙瑛又叹了口气, Said: 道: Today, new Grand Protector is backed by the West Calming Marquis military order, operates to set up the prestige to set the main key with the Cheng Prince of the Blood Residence person, if the West Calming Marquis person at the scene, you said that Marquis he does want to make noise to prevent? “今日,新太守是以平西侯军令为依托,拿成亲王府的人开刀立威定基调,如果平西侯爷人在现场,你说侯爷他要不要出声阻止? Really such words, he does not make noise good, does not make noise, is not good. 真那样的话,他出声不行,不出声,也不行。 Therefore, 所以, The best way is, 最好的方式就是, He staggered 1-2 days, does not come back together, when settles down, the head/number of people cut, he came back again, when the time comes, wants to pretend anything not to happen, or inquired after the well being of hypocritically several, or and new Grand Protector argued again this is a misunderstanding, made a fuss over a trifling matter and so on, was indifferent. 他错开了个1-2,不一起回来,等到尘埃落定,人头砍完了,他再回来,到时候,想装作什么事都没发生,或者假惺惺地嘘寒问暖几下,亦或者再和新太守争论一下这是个误会,小题大做云云,都无所谓了。 Head that cuts in any case, is impossible to be long. ” 反正砍下的脑袋,又不可能再长回去。” Big brother’s meaning is, this new Grand Protector and West Calming Marquis, are actually......” “大哥的意思是,这位新太守平西侯爷,其实是……” Sang, was the double reed, they had collaborated, haven't you looked at West Calming Marquis and that new Grand Protector personal history?” “唱的,是双簧,他们早就联手了,你没看过平西侯爷和那位新太守的履历么?” younger brother I look have looked actually, but younger brother I felt, before West Calming Marquis was this Grand Protector subordinate, now two people of status inverted, may not be happy.” 弟弟我看倒是看过,但弟弟我觉得,以前平西侯爷是这位太守的手下,现在二人身份颠倒了,可能就不会那么愉快了。” Younger brother.” “阿弟啊。” Un, Big brother?” “嗯,大哥?” Do not judge others by oneself.” “不要以己度人。” Eh......” “额……” That Marquis, this takes office, the buttocks have not sat new Grand Protector that prepares to operate, their levels and boundaries, are not you can compare.” “无论是那位侯爷,还是这位一上任,屁股还没坐下去就准备开刀的新太守,他们的层次和境界,都不是你能去比拟的。” Yes, Big brother.” “是,大哥。” Sun Liang nods very much earnestly, has not been angry. 孙良很认真地点了点头,没有生气。 „When , you deliver the book in the evening ......... “还有,晚上你去送账簿时………” Big brother felt relieved, I Marquis Residence transports transport to the military baggage land taxes and other garrisons that separates.” “大哥放心,我会将向侯府输送的辎重钱粮和其他驻军输送的,分开来的。” Hiss......” “嘶……” Behind shutter Sun Ying, close your eyes, long inspires. 门板后头的孙瑛,闭上眼,长吸一口气。 This shutter, 这道门板, Separated oneself to pull out a oneself younger brother possibility. 隔断了自己想抽自己弟弟一顿的可能。 Big brother, what having isn't right?” “大哥,有什么不对么?” Younger brother, must put the same place, should not be conspicuous.” “阿弟,要放一起,不要显眼。” This...... the big brother you just did not say, Marquis and new Grand Protector, are stand together?” “这……大哥你刚不是说,侯爷和新太守,是站在一起的么?” I mean , because of their stand together, therefore we, you, Sun Family, needs to avoid suspicion, what meaning do you collect hardly are? “我的意思是,正是因为他们站在一起,所以我们,你,孙家,才更需要避嫌,你硬凑上去是什么意思? This new Grand Protector in Southern Gaze City, mixed the grain and fodder military baggage in the past, he to this aspect, excels at several times compared with you! 这位新太守当年在南望城,调配粮草辎重,他对这方面,比你更擅长数倍! The matter of account, he sweeps one to see the clue. 账目的事情,他扫一眼就能看出端倪。 Most importantly, 最重要的, Is we clearly knows that he and Marquis relate very well, but our Sun Family, seeks a livelihood in Yingdu after all, does not seek a livelihood in Fengxin City, our one's superior officials, are this Grand Protector. 就是我们明知道他和侯爷关系很好,但我们孙家,毕竟是在颖都讨生活的,不是在奉新城讨生活的,我们的上峰,还是这位太守 He and Marquis even blood brother, but blood brother, but must clearly do accounts. 他和侯爷就算是亲兄弟,但亲兄弟,还得明算账。 Even, sometimes the blood brother , because he has not resulted in completely elects, do you know? 甚至,有时候亲兄弟,是因为他完全没得选,你晓得么? Tonight you deliver the account , indicating our Sun Family will coordinate him, becomes his left and right arms attitude, but can also make our father Grand Mentor prestige press the bottom, told him, Grand Mentor Sun, will stand in him helps him punish guilty family members behind. 今晚你去送账目,是表明我们孙家会配合他,成为他左膀右臂的一个态度,还能让咱们父亲太傅的名望去压压箱底,告诉他,孙太傅,也是会站在他身后帮他大义灭亲的。 Rather than makes you do what cleverness in trivial matters, tells others obvious, we are the West Calming Marquis people, we have made contact with West Calming Marquis Residence that line ; 而不是让你去搞什么小聪明,去明摆着告诉人家,我们是平西侯爷的人,我们已经搭上了平西侯府的那条线; This did not tell him obvious, 这不是明摆着告诉他, Our Sun Family cannot take a liking to him, can't he move our Sun Family? 咱们孙家瞧不上他,他动不起咱们孙家么? The clay figurine also has the anger, 泥人还有火气呢, Let alone is under this stingy spicy Sir Grand Protector? ” 更何况是这位下手狠辣的太守大人?” On the Sun Liang face is in a cold sweat immediately, 孙良脸上当即冒出了冷汗, Immediately nods saying: 马上点头道: Yes, yes, yes, Big brother, younger brother I nearly make the big mistake, makes the big mistake.” “是,是,是,大哥,弟弟我险些铸成大错,铸成大错。” Sun Liang even wants to kowtow subconsciously, but obviously knows that this is inappropriate, thinks oneself burden/shoulder pole and pressure, all sorts of limits of in addition oneself, took the weeping voice unexpectedly directly: 孙良甚至下意识地想磕头,但又明显知道这不合适,一想到自己身上的担子和压力,外加自己的种种局限,居然直接带上了哭腔: Elder Brother, you went to and father say, clothing/taking soft, you knew mistakenly, making father put you to come out, younger brother I really feared that did the wrong thing to implicate in the family/home. “哥,你去和父亲说说,服个软,你知错了,让父亲放你出来吧,弟弟我真的怕做错事连累家里啊。 younger brother I know, oneself is dull-witted, not being able to compare father is wise, cannot compare elder brother you slightly, I...... I...... ” 弟弟我知道,自己愚钝,比不得父亲英明,也比不得哥哥你丝毫,我……我……” Behind shutter, 门板后头, Sun Ying was also silent, 孙瑛也沉默了, He heard the Sun Liang sobbing, 他听到了孙良的抽泣声, Finally, 最后, Smiles, 只是笑笑, Said: 道: Younger brother.” “阿弟。” Elder Brother.” “哥。” You I are more intelligent than elder brother.” “你比哥哥我聪明。” --- --- First sends part, has not written, everyone first rests, tomorrow will get up to look, I will strive to write in the evening, will enclasp everyone! 先发一部分,还没写好,大家先睡,明天起来看,我争取晚上多写一些,抱紧大家!
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