Chapter 118 Do you think Zhou Ruyuan is stupid?
Upon hearing that he still needed to read, Shen Yuanjing's shoulders immediately slumped.
"Big sister, to tell you the truth, I'm just not cut out for studying. If it weren't for my father, grandparents, and other relatives constantly pushing me to study, I wouldn't have even passed the preliminary examination!"
Others may not understand, but he knows it perfectly well.
In the past, people would always flatter him, saying that he was the son of a princess, the empress dowager's favorite grandson, the emperor's beloved nephew, and that his father was a leading civil official who was exceptionally talented in his youth. They assumed he would inherit his father's talent and so on. They put him on a pedestal. If he didn't live up to that, he would bring shame to the family.
In fact, he always knew his own limitations. Now that he didn't need to be fawned over or have anyone chasing after him to watch him take the imperial examinations, he secretly felt fortunate every time he practiced martial arts.
Unexpectedly, his grandparents and father stopped caring about him, but his older sister stepped forward to urge him to study.
Is he destined to spend his life studying and taking the imperial examinations?
Shen Yuanjing reluctantly opened the box, and after seeing the words on the book, he opened his eyes wide in disbelief!
"Big sister, are you talking about these books?" Shen Yuanjing's lips kept curving upwards.
A smile flashed across Shen Lanxi's eyes: "Yes, with this attitude, you don't want to watch?"
Fearing that his older sister might regret it, Shen Yuanjing quickly grabbed two books and held them in his arms.
"No, I want to see it, I really want to see it. Big sister, no, no... big brother, I won't keep you from eating, I'm leaving!"
Shen Lanxi watched with amusement as her younger brother, clutching his stomach like a thief, left.
Just like the watermelon thief, judging from this, the injury on his back should be nothing serious!
Time flies, and the weather is kind. Just when the ship's fresh water was about to run out, a heavy rain fell, and the weather did not clear up for three consecutive days. All the water containers on the ship were filled, and this fresh water was enough to support them to reach Xiguan!
During this time, Xiaoxue delivered several messages, including news from the capital, Guigu, Tianjin, Xiguan, the North, Dongchuan, and the Northwest!
She called Liu Yanhui, Wei Dongzhu, Cheng Zheng and others together for a discussion!
"In the past few days, I have received three letters from the northwest!"
"In the first letter, three more cities were lost in the Northwest."
"The second letter reported that the Northern Expeditionary Army's supplies had been burned."
"The third letter indicates that the imperial court intends to hold peace talks with the Turks, Tatars, and Persians!"
This is a war report from the imperial court, how did she know about it?
Wei Dongzhu glanced at the three letters beside Shen Lanxi, then quickly looked away.
Battle reports like the burning of grain supplies are considered shameful, and the court would definitely block the news and not let outsiders know. Could it be that the Shen family, while outwardly obeying the order of exile, actually has other hidden schemes?
"Since we're just killing time anyway, why don't we all discuss what you think about the peace talks?"
Wei Dongzhu slammed his fist on the table immediately.
"The Turks, Tatars, and Persians have repeatedly invaded the territory of our Great Zhou and killed our people. There is no peace talks with them, only war!"
Liu Yanhui and the others glanced at Wei Dongzhu, wondering why he had such a strong reaction!
You should know that some people at this table were framed, and some were secretly harmed by members of the royal family. To put it bluntly, the fact that they didn't hope for a change of dynasty is already a sign of their benevolence.
Of all these people, only Hu Zhu was an exception!
Liu Yanhui immediately said, "We need food and supplies to start a war. Right now, we are facing a severe drought in the north and peasant uprisings, as well as invasions from three powerful enemies. We are beset by internal and external troubles and do not have the conditions to start a war!"
No wonder he came from the Ministry of Revenue; he can't stop talking about his job!
Cheng Zheng had already written it: "There is no other way but to negotiate!"
Sang Guo also wrote: "The grain and fodder were burned; it was their doing!"
Wei Dongzhu, being a military general, was furious upon hearing the words "peace talks," but he was helpless!
With autumn fast approaching and abundant water and grass, the three Turkic forces will surely take advantage of their strong and well-equipped army to launch an attack, seize cities, and plunder grain and other valuables to prepare for winter.
Although the Northwest isn't as cold as Dongchuan, winters are just as harsh. If peace talks are held now, perhaps a chance to regroup for the winter can be gained!
"Since the peace talks cannot be changed, those responsible should be held accountable!" Based on Wei Dongzhu's experience, such a crucial item as grain and fodder would certainly be heavily guarded and protected, making it impossible for the enemy to succeed. There are two possibilities: either there was an internal traitor, or the escorts were lax in their guard and leaked their whereabouts!
Liu Yan replied, "Those who escorted the grain should be held accountable."
Cheng Zheng and others reconsidered!
Shen Lanxi's expression was somewhat subtle. She raised an eyebrow and said, "The person escorting the grain supplies is Zhou Ruyuan!"
Liu Yan and Wei Dongzhu both froze.
Cheng Zheng and the other students were a beat behind when they realized that this grain transport official had the same name as their Great Zhou War God!
"Ahem~" Liu Yanhui coughed awkwardly twice, attracting the attention of everyone at the table.
"Don't look at me, I've been eating too much salty fish these past few days, so I'm saving water. I haven't been drinking enough water!"
Seeing his expression, Wei Dongzhu understood that he knew Shen Lanxi's identity.
"I won't mind if you have a couple of sips of water!" He said sternly, picking up the teapot and pouring Liu Yan a cup of water.
The latter quickly covered his mouth with the cup!
When Zhou Ruyuan's name was mentioned again, Shen Lanxi felt no emotion whatsoever!
There's a cause for every grievance, and the debtor for every crime; she's already avenged herself. If Zhou Ruyuan comes knocking again, that's a different matter altogether!
Do you think Zhou Ruyuan is stupid?
As soon as Shen Lanxi finished speaking, Liu Yanhui immediately let out a heart-wrenching cough; this time she had truly choked on water.
Wei Dongzhu was close to Liu Yanhui, right to his right, when Liu Yanhui sprayed him with water all over his body. Now his face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
Liu Yanhui almost coughed up her heart and liver. After finally calming the itching in her throat, she casually picked up a handkerchief and wiped her mouth.
Wei Dongzhu's face darkened further, and he forcefully pulled the corner of his clothes back from Liu Yanhui's hand.
Damn it, Liu Yanhui usually dresses in fine clothes and looks like a rich young master, how come he looks so sloppy?
Wei Dongzhu's face darkened even more as he looked at the water stains on the corner of his clothes!
Without giving any face, she stood up and moved to the side.
Shen Lanxi: "..."
"Sorry, I was too thirsty and drank it a little too fast!"
Shen Lanxi: Do you think I believe that?
“Zhou Ruyuan is definitely not stupid. If he were stupid, how could he have been named the God of War of the Great Zhou!” Liu Yanhui quickly steered the conversation back to the main topic!
Shen Lanxi: "Do you think he would collude with foreign tribes?"
“That’s even more impossible. He’s the third prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. What good would it do him to lose the city?” Liu Yan Hui denied again.
Wei Dongzhu said angrily, "Then he made a mistake."
Cheng Zheng: "Why would the God of War be transporting grain?"
That's a very insightful question.
Shen Lanxi gave an ambiguous reply: "He made some mistakes that all men make!"
Those who know the inside story understand what I mean.
Wei Dongzhu and Liu Yan asked in unison: Could it be related to her?
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