Turbulent Times Chapter 39: This is to die

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In fact, kneeling was not very popular in the Sui Dynasty. Except for the common people and slaves who had to kneel when they saw noble officials, officials seldom bowed before their subordinates. Even in front of the emperor, it is only a big gift to pay homage when going to court, and there is no need to do this big gift at ordinary times.

Eldest Sun Sheng took a deep look at Wang Junlin and said, "General Wang, you are welcome."

When Wang Junlin got up, Changsun Sheng said again: "The rumor is not as good as seeing it. If General Wang doesn't say that he is Wang Junlin, who will associate you with the famous poisonous general."

Wang Junlin smiled and did not speak. Yu Juluo was very happy to see that Changsun Sheng had a good impression of Wang Junlin, but after Changsun Sheng made a joke, he looked a little helpless and said: "This old man has a decree from the court. It is related to General Wang."

When Wang Junlin saw Changsun Sheng's expression, his heart skipped a beat, and he felt a little bad.

Yu Juluo also frowned. Changsun Sheng didn't tell him beforehand, so he couldn't help feeling a little dissatisfied, but thinking about the normal friendship between the two, and the fact that the other party acted impartially, he had nothing to say.

Wang Junlin looked calm all the time, and said: "Please tell me clearly."

Changsun Sheng said with a smile: "This is His Majesty's will, the old man will not read it out, and you don't need to set up incense cases anymore, Mr. Yu will take a look first!"

Yu Juluo took it and glanced at it, then frowned tightly, but didn't speak, and handed it to Wang Junlin.

Wang Junlin wondered in his heart whether he was going to be transferred back to the hinterland of Guanzhong, but after seeing it, his face turned cold.

"General Wang, this time the old man is sent as an envoy to Turkic by order. Changping Wang Qiurui proposed to let you be the deputy envoy. His Majesty approves." Changsun Sheng saw the subtle changes in Wang Junlin's expression, worried that there might be a misunderstanding, Quickly explained.

"The final general will obey His Majesty's will." Wang Junlin's murderous intent towards Qiu Rui was already overwhelming. More than half a year has passed since the great war last year, and the story of his poisonous general Wang Junlin has also reached the ears of the Turkic people through spies and some businessmen in Western Turkic. When the Western Turkic people learned that last year's war, which was originally planned perfectly and the situation was good, suddenly took a turn for the worse, and the real culprit of the final disastrous defeat was Wang Junlin, the hatred for Wang Junlin can be imagined. Nowadays, no one in the Western Turks wants to kill Wang Junlin.

At this time, Wang Junlin was sent as an envoy to the Western Turks, which undoubtedly meant that Wang Junlin was sent to die.

"Actually, General Wang doesn't have to worry about this trip to the Western Turks." Chang Sun Sheng said.

It's about his own life, how could Wang Junlin not care about it, and hurriedly asked: "Please enlighten me, my grandson."

Changsun Sheng said: "I have dealt with Turkic people for many years, and this is the fourth time I have been sent to Turkic as an embassy, ​​so I know Turkic people very well. As far as I know, Turkic people worship strong people more than I, the Sui Dynasty. According to my judgment, the Western Turks should be more afraid of General Wang than hatred. This is actually the reason why His Majesty agreed with King Changping’s proposal. With the General Wang who makes the Western Turks fearful, this old man is on an envoy. It is easier to achieve the goal. And General Wang will be my deputy envoy of the Sui Dynasty. The Turks will never launch a large army to surround and kill General Wang, let alone assassinate him. Take on a one-on-one challenge."

Wang Junlin heard the words, and thought about it carefully, he felt that Changsun Sheng's words were reasonable, and Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, was a famous founder of the country in history. With his founding emperor's mentality, how could he not consider the consequences of sending Wang Junlin? Since Junlin is the deputy envoy, if he is killed by the Turkic people, not to mention the failure of Changsun Sheng's envoy mission, even if Yang Jian and the Sui court want to save the dignity of the Shang Kingdom, there is no other way to retrieve him except to fight against the Turkic people again. Save face.

What's more, the imperial decree has been issued, and Wang Junlin has no possibility of resisting the decree, unless he wants to leave behind his hard-earned position as the fifth-rank Guoyi captain and the 5,000 troops he has worked so hard to control , and then flee to the end of the world alone.

Wang Junlin glanced at Yu Juluo. The latter was obviously persuaded by Changsun Sheng, and after understanding the truth, he nodded slightly to him. The guardian eldest grandson went to the Western Turks together, I wonder when the eldest grandson will leave?"

Changsun Sheng secretly heaved a sigh of relief, and persuaded Wang Junlin that there was a world of difference between following without resentment and accompanying with resentment, and he indeed had plans to use Wang Junlin's prestige to facilitate the mission. Smiling slightly, he said: "After seven days of repairing in Gaotai City, General Wang can make preparations and bring two thousand cavalry with him. We will set off early in the morning after seven days!"

Wang Junlin nodded, seeing the young civil servant behind Chang Sun Sheng sizing him up non-stop, he glanced at him and asked, "Who is this little brother?"

Chang Sun Sheng patted his forehead and said apologetically, "See, I was so preoccupied with business that I forgot to introduce you to the dog."

Next, he pointed at the young civil servant and said with a smile to Wang Junlin, "This is the eldest son of the dog, Wuji, who is now serving as a subordinate officer next to the old man, helping the old man to sort out the documents."

Wang Junlin's complexion did not change when he heard the words, but he was shocked in his heart. Compared with Yu Juluo, Changsun Sheng, and Changsun Wuji's name, even in later generations, it is like thunder. It's just that he didn't know that Changsun Wuji was Changsun Sheng's son.

Changsun Wuji was a famous prime minister of the Tang Dynasty in the original history. He ranked first among the twenty-four famous heroes of Lingyan Pavilion. The well-known politicians in the early Tang Dynasty made outstanding contributions to the formulation of the Tang Dynasty's laws and regulations, and had a profound impact on the implementation of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing laws and regulations after the Tang Dynasty. And what impressed Wang Junlin the most was that the planning of the Xuanwumen Change came from Changsun Wuji and another powerful man Fang Xuanling.

"This **** is the real wise man in history." Wang Junlin sighed inwardly.

"Young officer, Sun Wuji, I have met General Wang." Changsun Wuji was very polite, and showed enough respect to Wang Junlin, and bowed first

"It turned out to be Brother Elder Sun, be polite to me." Even if this kind of brilliance has not yet grown up, Wang Junlin can't neglect it.

Wang Junlin didn't know that, in the eyes of Changsun Wuji, he, Wang Junlin, was a bully, a fierce man, a murderous man, and of course a poisonous man.

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In the best room of the post house, Princess Xinyi, who is only fifteen years old, has fair and tender skin, and is as beautiful as a flower, but her body is a little delicate.

At this time, she was lying on the bed, her face was pale, her lips were slightly purple, she had been sick since she passed Jincheng County and entered Wuwei County, it was not serious at first, although her body was delicate, but It is a character of softness on the outside and toughness on the inside, and he gritted his teeth and persisted. As a result, he arrived in Gaotai City today and finally fell ill.

The accompanying medical officer and the best doctor in Gaotai City have already diagnosed, and the conclusion is that they are not acclimatized, and the prescriptions are similar. Under the service of two personal maids, they also drank the tea soup carefully, but Not getting better.

Princess Xinyi's name is Yang Huifang. She has received a good education since she was a child. She is gentle and courteous, smart and studious, and has a strong personality. This time, being chosen by Emperor Sui to be the princess, she naturally knew what her fate would be. For her, it would not be an exaggeration to say that she went from heaven to hell. Along the way, although she never complained or complained, and no one even saw her cry, she was only a 16-year-old girl after all. In fact, her heart was full of helplessness and sadness. If it were not for the consideration of her parents and brothers For her safety, she even thought about dying. Now that she is ill, she feels even more helpless and lonely.

When Wang Junlin came to meet Princess Xinyi, the latter was in this state.

Before coming, Wang Junlin had already learned from Changsun Wuji about the physical condition of Princess Xinyi and the serious consequences if the latter died of illness in his Gaotai City, so Wang Junlin was a little worried.

"The humble guard of Gaotai City, the captain of Guo Yi, Wang Junlin, came to meet Her Royal Highness." Two guards stood at the gate of the independent courtyard of the post house where the princess lived. . This is also understandable, whether it is a guard or a maid, who is assigned to follow the princess to marry a Turkic far away, it will not be in a good mood.

These two guards originally ignored Wang Junlin's arrival. After all, although they will stay with Princess Xinyi in Turkic for the rest of their lives, they are still guards in the palace. They usually see many high-ranking officials. Captain Yidu really wasn't in their eyes.

However, when Wang Junlin reported himself as his family, the two of them were excited. After carefully looking at Wang Junlin, there was a flash of fear in their expressions, and one of them clasped his fists and said, "General Wang, wait a moment, humble Let's go in and report."

As he spoke, the guard walked in. Naturally, he couldn't go directly into Princess Xinyi's room, so he could only report to a Shang Gong in the living room who was in charge of taking care of Princess Xinyi's daily life, and then the Shang Gong Go in and report to Princess Xinyi.

Princess Xinyi actually has a very strong curiosity factor in her character, and she is also very courageous. If Wang Junlin appeared in the capital, she might sneak a look at it curiously. Is not the slightest interest.

So, after Wang Junlin waited outside for a while, the guard came back and politely said to Wang Junlin: "General Wang, Your Royal Highness said that she is not feeling well, so the general will not be seen."

Wang Junlin frowned slightly, thought for a while, and said, "Brother, please report again, just say that I have studied medicine and want to see the princess."

The two guards looked at each other when they heard the words, and one of the guards said: "I will go in and report to you. General Wang, please wait a moment."

Not long after, in the bedroom, the Shang Gong persuaded Princess Xinyi: "Your Highness, Wang Junlin is a famous poisonous general. Let him take a look, maybe it can really cure His Highness's illness."