The First Yamen of the Great Song Dynasty

Chapter 118

It is short of mouth to eat others, short of hands to take others, and short of everything owed to others.

Gao Ming rescued Zhao Ji and returned Ye Mingzhu to him. From this day on, when Zhao Ji saw Gao Ming again, although he didn't say he was humiliated, he no longer confronted him.

Ever since the rumors that King Jing was almost choked to death came out, everyone ate their meals slowly.Especially Tong Guan, who witnessed the whole process that night, learned self-rescue skills from Gao Ming afterwards.Gao Ming also gave him all he could, and it would be even better if Tong Guan could spread and help more people.

That evening, Gao Ming was sitting in his tent, analyzing his own heart and thinking about some philosophical issues.

He seemed to hear a voice roaring in his heart, you don't like him, why are you still rushing to see him?

But another voice said that the reason why they came to see Huarong was because the Oiran Contest was shut down, and Zhao Kai rewarded him with a chance to make military achievements.

Seeing Hua Rong is just a by-product of making military achievements, okay?

A voice roared again, don't you know what Huarong's feelings for you are?Don't you feel disgusted?It's the same as mosquito coils, so just accept him.

Another voice said, why, we don't suffer in other places, let alone emotionally, unless Huarong loves you so much that he can't extricate himself, then he can give himself up.Otherwise, they broke up within a few days, and they have nothing to do to accumulate love experience and play.

Gao Ming shook his head vigorously, driving the two voices out of his mind.

He couldn't help sighing, alas, so to say, you can't fall in love, you can be strong without desire, the ancients never deceived me.

No wonder so many great men in history were celibate.

The environment Gao Ming lived in was much more relaxed. At least the emperor and Zhao Kai didn't realize that there was anything wrong with breaking his sleeves. After all, his surname was not Zhao, and he had nothing to do with the old Zhao family, let alone a man, or a Martian.

But there must be something at my father's place.

Gao Ming's father's face appeared in front of his eyes.

At the beginning, his father asked him to marry the princess, but if he didn't marry the princess, his father felt so sad.

If he knew that he didn't even intend to marry a woman, and his eyes were so dark that he turned a corner, his father would kill him.

However, it is estimated that the possibility of his father killing him is not high, but the probability of killing Hua Rong is not small.

After thinking a lot in a mess, Gao Ming was also tired, and felt that today's life thinking could end here.

Just as he was about to take a rest, he heard someone from outside the tent report that it was a follower of King Jing asking to see him.

Gao Ming called someone to come in, and he found that this person was very familiar, he was the eunuch who accompanied King Jing that day.

The eunuch held a basket in his hand, filled with pointed fruits, and said with a smile on his face: "Master Gao, this is a little wish from our Highness."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness, then I will accept it."

After the eunuch put down the fruit basket and left, Gao Ming picked up a fruit and took a look. It was really a fruit, not gold disguised as a fruit.

Isn't His Royal Highness King Jing too stingy?Just give him some fruit to eat when he dies?No matter what, I have to get two catties of gold bars.

However, in the next few days, Gao Ming realized that he might have misunderstood His Royal Highness King Jing, and he might not be as stingy as he imagined.

In addition to giving myself some fruit or supper every night, I usually give myself some other useful items.

This morning, the army pulled out of camp and set off, and Gao Ming was about to mount his horse.

Zhao Ji walked towards Gao Ming with a eunuch, and the eunuch was holding a pair of brand new saddles in his hand.

Gao Ming thought, this is not for me, is it?

It really made him guess right, Zhao Ji walked up to him, cleared his throat, "I brought this saddle from Tokyo, I don't usually need it in a carriage, if you need it, I will give it to you.

He sat in the carriage most of the time, and the saddle became a decoration instead.

Gao Ming was thinking whether he should accept it or not.Although there was nothing wrong with his current saddle, he felt that His Royal Highness King Jing's saddle might be more comfortable.

After all, it was made by the royal family, and since Zhao Ji is not in good health, it must have been carefully crafted by craftsmen, and it is likely to be more comfortable than the saddle produced by Taiwei's Mansion that he is using now.

Seeing that Gao Ming hesitated, Zhao Ji decided to help Gao Ming make a decision, "That's it, this saddle is for you."

Gao Ming is not a polite person, especially with Zhao Ji because he feels that he can take advantage of him, "Since His Highness said so, then I would rather be respectful than obedient."

Zhao Ji ordered the eunuch next to him, "Replace the saddle for Mr. Gao."

After changing the saddle, Gao Ming didn't hesitate, got on the horse and tried the feeling of the new saddle.

I don't know if it's because of the mentality of "other people's food is delicious", but Gao Ming felt that the saddle that King Jing gave him was indeed more comfortable than his original one.

Zhao Ji sent something, and wanted to know the other party's feedback on the gift, so he immediately asked, "How is it? Isn't it good?"

Gao Ming replied truthfully: "It seems that I am not as tired as before when sitting, thank you Your Highness."

Zhao Ji's mood suddenly improved a lot, and he said with a smile: "If you need anything in the future, just tell me."

How could Gao Ming be polite to him, "Yes, Your Highness."

The relationship between Gao Ming and Zhao Ji has improved, and Zhao Ji no longer takes him as a target, so Tong Guan's life is difficult, Zhao Ji's firepower is directed at him, this time it is Gao Ming's turn to watch the fun.

Maybe it was because of having a good saddle, or maybe it was because he met Hua Rong immediately, Gao Ming only felt that the last few days of the journey passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, he had joined Wang Ting and Hua Rong.

When the two armies met, Wang Ti, Zhou Ang and Hua Rong, the three original commanders and deputy commanders dismounted from their horses and walked towards Zhao Kai and the others.

In the imperial decree Hua Rong received, it only said that Zhao Kai and Tong Guan were going to come here, but they didn't know that they brought Gao Ming with them when they stopped in Hangzhou.

When he first saw the person next to Zhao Kai, he looked like Gao Ming, but he wasn't sure, but as he got closer, he was sure it was Gao Ming, and couldn't help being elated.

Seeing Hua Rong walking towards him with a smile all over his face, Gao Ming thought, your smile is too obvious.

But in a blink of an eye, he found that his smile was not shallow.

"Congratulations to your Highnesses. I have seen Privy Tong and Mr. Gao." Wang Bao, Zhou Ang and Hua Rong said.

After the etiquette, a group of people led Zhao Kai and others to the army camp.

Hua Rong and Gao Ming naturally walked side by side, walking slower and slower with a tacit understanding, until they fell to the end.

Huarong's smile couldn't be hidden, after a long time, there was still surprise in his tone, "Why are you here?"

"The reason why I can come is also a very coincidental thing, that is, Zhu Xi held an oiran contest, which caused some bad rumors. His Highness King Yun promised that if I could shut it down silently, I would Bring me here, and get a taste of military merit."

"Aren't you working hard?" Hua Rong asked with a smile.

"Working for the imperial court, how can there be no hard work?"

Hua Rong smiled and said nothing, not puncturing Gao Ming.

At this moment, Gao Ming suddenly heard Zhao Ji calling him at the door of the tent, "Speak up, why are you walking so slowly?"

Huarong already knew that this person was the other Highness King Jing mentioned in the imperial decree, and thought that Gao Ming got along well with this Highness, which is a good thing, "Then hurry up, anyway, we will be at the banquet later." You can't sit together."

Gao Ming bid farewell to Hua Rong temporarily, walked into the camp, and saw that the banquet was ready, Zhao Kai was sitting alone in the most central position, and his subordinates were Wang Ting, Hua Rong, Zhou Ang and other generals. On the other side are Zhao Ji Tongguan and Gao Ming.

Everyone sat down, this banquet was not only to welcome Zhao Kai and the others, but also to report the situation of the battle

Through Wang Ting's words, Gao Ming and the others learned that Fang La had already abandoned many cities and state capitals. Fang La himself was in Qingxi County, and the puppet officials who commanded him resisted stubbornly.

Zhao Kai came here to claim his military merits. He is an amateur in war, so he will not blindly guide experts.He only asked Tong Guan to discuss the specific attack strategy with Wang Ting, and he was responsible for the final decision.

Gao Ming wasn't interested in how to deploy troops, and besides, Fang La's group, no matter how they looked at it, would only be destroyed in the end, without any suspense.

Especially at present, not only the Liangshan army, but also the imperial army is pressing the border, and its demise is just around the corner.

Gao Ming only needs to follow the general trend, make a name, and wait for the military merits. The so-called lie win refers to his current state.

After the banquet, Hua Rong stayed behind to discuss the battle plan with Tong Guan, and Gao Ming went out of the big tent first to get some air outside.

The army set up camp, lit a fire and cooked.

With the smoke rising from the kitchen and the setting sun sinking to the west, Gao Ming looked at this picturesque and peaceful scene, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of silence in his heart. It was very quiet from inside to outside.

"Tell me a little bit, do you have any plans for a while?" Zhao Ji's voice came from behind, and Gao Ming turned his head to listen to his further invitation, "If there is nothing else, let's play a game of chess with me."

The two of them are basically two idlers, both of whom belong to the type of picking up cheap in name.

At this time, Gao Ming saw Hua Rong coming out of the tent of the Chinese Army, looking towards him.

On the one hand is Zhao Ji, on the other hand is Hua Rong.

Is this still an option?Of course it is the latter.

"Your Highness, I'm sorry, I have already made arrangements, and I hope you will forgive me."

Zhao Ji followed Gao Ming's eyes and saw Hua Rong, "A date with him?"

Gao Ming nodded, "Well, we made an appointment early in the morning, and there are important things to discuss. If I'm playing chess, I can't calm down now, let's try another day." After speaking, he bid farewell to Zhao Ji and walked towards Huarong.

Seeing Zhao Ji looking at her, Hua Rong folded his hands and bowed his body. At this time, Gao Ming came to him, grabbed his sleeve, turned and left.

"What did King Jing tell you? Does he have something to do with you?"

"It's nothing, just play chess, ignore him."

Hua Rong laughed and said, "Is it okay if you don't give the prince face like this?"

For others, Gao Ming did not dare to speak nonsense, but for Zhao Ji, Gao Ming felt that there was nothing wrong with his actions, "It's fine, don't talk to him."

Walking into Hua Rong's tent, Gao Ming began to tell Hua Rong what had happened these days, including how Zhao Ji choked on eating and was dragged back from the gate of hell by him.

Hua Rong knew why Gao Ming was so confident when he saw King Jing, "You have done a great job."

Gao Ming said: "That's not as good as you. You shot Fang La's prince to death with one arrow. Now they have nothing to count on. The chaos is all due to you."

"It can't be compared like this. Your kindness to Zhao Ji for saving his life is directly due to the royal family. As for the shock of the official family, mine is not the same as yours."

Gao Ming smiled and said, "Okay, stop talking, are we going to flatter each other here all night?"

Hua Rong pretended to be thinking, "Then let me think about what we will do tonight."

Gao Ming thinks it's better not to let Hua Rong make up his mind, it's better for him to make the decision, "Let's talk about something serious."

Hua Rong nodded in agreement, "I don't know if the serious thing you want to say is the same as the serious thing I want to hear?"

Gao Ming lowered his eyes, hesitantly, "I want to talk about the things between us."

Hua Rong agreed very much, "It's exactly what I want."

Since you want to talk about serious things, your expression should be more serious. Gao Ming restrained his smile, and said to Hua Rong solemnly: "I am a person, you can say that I am overthinking, but I just want to ask you , are you really ready for the future? Or do you think I'm funny and just flirt with me?"

Hua Rong was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't expect Gao Ming to say such questioning words, "Do you still have such doubts?"

However, on the other hand, he was also happy, at least Gao Ming did not escape, but faced the problems between them directly.

Compared with the other party's vague attitude, he prefers to be honest with each other now.

"I just think it's better to think about some things calmly. You also said that you are not broken, but why are you treating me... Cough, I admit that I have some charisma, so I am very worried that you will These appreciations for me are mistaken for admiration for me."

Now there is still time for the two of them to slam on the brakes, the more they value this relationship, the more cautious they should be.

He doesn't want to be a scumbag, and he doesn't want to be a "scumbag".

It wasn't because he doubted Huarong's character, but because he was afraid that this stunned young man would not be able to distinguish the boundaries of his feelings, and would lead both of them into the ditch.

Hua Rong said in a deep voice: "I can tell exactly what kind of feelings I have. Moreover, as for the future, as long as you promise me, then I don't have any worries, and no one can stop me."

"What about the old lady?"

"As I said, I have nothing to worry about, even the Taiwei, I am not afraid."

His tone was calm and his eyes were firm, all of which undoubtedly showed that he was serious.

Gao Ming no longer avoided Hua Rong's gaze, after all, it was about his own future, so he couldn't be careless, "Then, are you Duanxiu?"

Hua Rong had answered no confidently before, but now, the answer has undergone a huge change, and she nodded silently.

Gao Ming's questioning did not end, and another question was raised, "Then do you only have feelings for a certain person, or are you also interested in other men?"

"Ah? Do you think I'm interested in other men? What about you, why did you slap Yin Tianci back then? I'm close to you, why didn't you hit me? Don't say it, because you can't beat me."

Gao Ming heard Hua Rong's meaning, that is to say, Gao Ming is not straight anymore, he said seriously: "Don't worry about other things, just answer the question."

Hua Rong said: "Okay, no."

"Then, the next question..." Gao Ming said, took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, and unfolded it to read.

Hua Rong immediately stood up and stood beside him, and saw that it was like a paper with many questions on it.

"what is this?"

Gao Ming said in embarrassment: "Anyway, I did some in-depth thinking on the way here, here, this is the result."

Hua Rong asked in a daze, "What you call achievement is to give me a paper?"

The first question says, do you think you are a broken sleeve?It was exactly what Gao Ming asked just now.

Looking further down, the questions are more specific, and one of them is, When did you feel that your friendship changed?

From the looks of it, it's still a policy issue.

Gao Ming explained: "I don't mean anything else. I just think that we will go through it. If you get confused in the process of answering these questions and deny your previous ideas, then I will make this test question It can also be regarded as a preventive protection measure.”

He didn't come to hand in the paper for Huarong, he came to let Huarong answer the questions.

He did so many test questions in his dream, so he had to come up with a set for Hua Rong to try.

Hua Rong was annoyed and funny, "You really make strange tricks frequently. It seems that a scientific examination was held for me. If I pass these questions, what reward will you have? Juren or Jinshi? No, it should be Lover or husband?"

Gao Ming realized that Hua Rong dared to say anything now, and his ears warmed up, "If you don't want to, then forget it, and pretend I didn't say it." He was about to take back the test paper.

"No, I'll answer."

Anyway, there are some questions here, Gao Ming will ask them sooner or later, it is better to write the answer directly to him.

"I'm not in a hurry, I'll wait for you." Gao Ming said with a smile, got up and walked to the door of the tent, turned around and said with a smile: "There is plenty of time, take your time." Then he left.

Hua Rong looked at the paper in front of him, and an uncontrollable idea popped up in his mind, looking for Gao Ming to be his wife, he had to do the paper.

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However, they soon had no time to care about their children's love, because the imperial army launched an attack on Fang La.

However, this time the Liangshan Army did not fight alone, but also the imperial court and the army.

However, because the Liangshan army was sent out by Tong Guan to lead the battle, there were still some casualties.

For example, in a battle, Wu Song was ambushed by Fang La's celestial master Bao Daoyi and cut off an arm.

Although Wu Song then beheaded Bao Daoyi with a backhand sword, but the arm could not be brought back no matter what.

Gao Ming knew Wu Song's fate a long time ago, but he couldn't help but sigh, war is so cruel, it takes human life to pay.

I don't know if Wu Song could understand the fear of those innocent people in Zhang Dujian's mansion when they died at the moment when he lost an arm.

Wu Song lost an arm, and he was allowed to leave the army and stay in a local temple for recuperation. Lu Zhishen offered to stay and take care of him, which was approved.

But for some people, Gao Ming doesn't mind flapping his butterfly wings to change the trajectory.

Just like Qin Ming, he should have been killed by Fang La's nephew Fang Jie.

But on the day of the match, after Gao Ming knew that the opponent was Fang Jie, he said loudly to Tong Guan: "Why do you have to fight this traitor? It's about this time, who has the leisure to fight against their general! Don't talk nonsense, I suggest to start the fight directly !"

Tong Guan had to listen to Gao Ming's words, and immediately agreed, and called back Qin Ming who was about to face off.

The army of the imperial court relied on its strength to crush everywhere, and wherever it went, it was like a broken bamboo. In the face of absolute strength, Fang Jie had no choice but to throw away his armor and flee, but he was quickly chased and shot by the imperial cavalry. The heirs, all dead.

The army reached Qingxi County, Fang La's hometown. Seeing that the last nest was not safe, Fang La led the main force and hid in Bangyuan Cave.

He made his fortune here at the beginning, and this is his holy land and his last fortress.

He hoarded soldiers and horses, guarded the entrance of the cave, and did not go out to meet the enemy.

The imperial court sent a few troops to test it out. Because the terrain was unfamiliar, they were defeated by Fang La's army one by one as soon as they touched it.

After spending the past few days like this, Zhao Kai made a decisive decision, he couldn't delay, he had to attack Fang La as soon as possible.

The generals also felt that it doesn't matter what you do to help Yuandong.

In just a few days, the Yuandong Cave was breached, and the Liangshan army in the lead rushed in first, followed by the imperial army and horses. After fighting so hard, they were basically grabbing the loot.

At this point, Gao Ming also felt that he could take Huarong to grab the spoils, but what he wanted to grab was not these gold and silver artifacts.

Too small for him to see.

"Hua Rong, let's not go to help Yuandong, there are enough people inside. Order some troops, and let's search around to see if there are any deserters."

Hua Rong thought it made sense, nodded in agreement, and led a team of soldiers and horses out of Bangyuan Cave, searching for the remnants and defeated soldiers all the way, and they caught quite a few of them.

Whether Fang La was arrested in Bangyuandong, there is no definite news yet, so once the remnant soldiers and defeated generals are caught, Hua Rong will ask, "Where is Fang La?"

But these people shook their heads to express that they didn't know, and they didn't know whether it was true or false.

However, Gao Ming knew very well that Fang La was not captured in the cave, he escaped.

The one he wants to pick up is Fang La.

The fat and water don't flow to outsiders. Since he knows the direction of Fang La's escape, how can he be able to take advantage of others. He thinks it is better for Huarong to get this military achievement.

Gao Ming ordered people to continue searching along the way, one hilltop after another, and after one night, five hilltops were swept away.

Seeing that there was some distance away from the main force, Hua Rong said worriedly: "Let's go back, there should be definite news from Bangyuan Cave. If Fang La is captured, then there is no point in arresting some stragglers."

Gao Ming changed his past "laziness" and said very positively: "Then, tell the others to go back, and let's move forward."

Hua Rong didn't understand, "Still going forward?"

Gao Ming nodded, pointed to a dilapidated house halfway up the mountain in front of him and said, "Well, I want to sit there for a while."

Hua Rong frowned, "Go back and do it."

"No, I'm going to sit there."

His tone was a bit coquettish, even if he was making trouble for no reason, Hua Rong agreed, and said to Shi Jin: "You take the soldiers back, and I will go there with Mr. Gao to ask for a bowl of water."

I believed that General Hua could protect Mr. Gao well, and seeing Mr. Gao's eyes wishing them all to leave quickly, Shi Jin could only obey the military order, "Yes." He took the troops and returned the same way.

But Gao Ming got off his horse, pointed to the dilapidated house and said, "This house is very similar to the scene in my dream, I must go in and sit down."

Hua Rong walked up with him curiously, "What kind of dream?" Looking at the surrounding winding paths, "Nightmare?"

"I can't say it clearly, it's just a feeling..." Gao Ming climbed up the steps halfway and couldn't walk anymore, "Rest, rest for a while."

Hua Rong looked at him and shook his head, then hugged him horizontally and continued to walk up the steps.

Gao Ming was not tired, so he struggled to jump down, ran a few steps quickly, and reached the hut in one breath, and then held the door for breath, before pushing the door open and going in.

Entering this hut, there is only an old man dressed as a monk inside.

"Old man, can I ask for a sip of water?"

The old monk glanced at the armor on Huarong's body and the hanging bow and arrow, how dare he refuse to give it, and said slowly: "Then wait a while, I'll go and make you a bowl."

After a while, the water came, but Gao Ming didn't drink it, but just gave the old monk a piece of silver, "Can you cook us a meal?"

The old monk paused, and immediately said: "It's easy to talk, easy to talk. Wait a moment." Then he turned and went to work in the back kitchen.

Hua Rong was at a loss, "You want to eat here?" In his impression, Gao Ming couldn't get tired of eating, how could he eat something made by an old monk in a hut.

Gao Ming put his hands on his face, "If you don't choose clothes when you are cold, if you are poor, your wife will eat anything when you are hungry."

The trophy named Fang La should also come, where is it?Appear soon. Appear soon.

Fang La escaped from the cave, turned over several hills, and went to this hut to beg for food, only to be caught, so Gao Ming came here to guard Fang La.

Hua Rong looked at him, "What is your purpose in bringing me here?"

Gao Ming couldn't think of any other excuses, so he said: "It's nothing, I just wanted to talk to you suddenly, Shi Jin and the others didn't want to let go, and I saw a hut here, so I came up to sit and chat. Chat. Otherwise, when you return to the army, there will be too many people, and you will not be so comfortable."

Hua Rong accepted the rhetoric and said with a smile: "Then tell me, I'll listen."

"I..." Gao Ming was tongue-tied and hated in his heart, damn Fang La, why hasn't he appeared yet?

Suddenly, he saw Hua Rong raised a finger between his lips, signaling him to keep silent, walked quietly to the rear window, and pushed it away abruptly.

Gao Ming leaned forward to take a look, and saw a figure flash by and get into the bushes.

Gao Ming hurriedly shouted: "Catch him quickly! Don't tell him to run away!"

Hua Rong shouted: "Stop, or I will be rude to you!"

The figure didn't listen at all and continued to flee.Hua Rong took out an arrow from the quiver and put it on the bowstring, and shot it straight at the man with a whoosh, and then heard a strange cry in the forest, followed by a plop.

Gao Ming wanted to go out to check, but Hua Rong stopped him, "Don't move, I'll go and have a look."

Hua Rong jumped out of the window and disappeared in the woods. He picked out a comatose man from the grass. He was shot in the shoulder by an arrow and blood was stained on his forehead.

Hua Rong said: "I didn't hit him. When I saw him, he fell into a coma. He must have been hit by an arrow and fell on the stone, knocking him unconscious."

This man was wearing the bunt clothes of ordinary people, but Huarong could tell that his beard was neatly trimmed, and the jacket exposed from the bunt was made of fine silk, if he had escaped from Fang La.Then this person's level is not low.

Gao Ming knew very well that the person in front of him was none other than Fang La.

He brought Huarong here just to sit back and wait.

His purpose is very simple, it is to let Hua Rong make another great contribution, so as to increase his bargaining chips for him to wrestle with his father who is a captain in the future.

Gao Ming didn't dare to reveal that this person was Fang La, so he said, "Let's take this person back quickly."

Hua Rong said: "Don't rush this moment, you said just now, tell me something about yourself, if it's short, it's okay to say it here, it won't waste much time. Back in the army, there are indeed too many people. , Many words are inconvenient to say."

Gao Ming hesitated, "Actually, I kind of forgot about this."

"It's okay if you don't say it. I also have something to tell you. It's very short. Would you like to listen?"

Gao Ming felt that if he said he didn't want to listen, it would be a little unkind, so he nodded.

"I finished answering all the papers you gave me a few days ago. During this process, as you said, I sorted out my heart, and then I realized one thing..."

Gao Ming listened quietly, he didn't expect Hua Rong to hand in the paper under such circumstances, he looked at him nervously.

"This thing is..." Huarong approached him with an indescribably gentle voice, "...I really like you." After finishing speaking, she leaned slightly and kissed him lightly on the cheek.