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Chapter 194 Selfishness

After Zhao Qi, Chen Ji and Yao Ran Donggua left Wu Qian's mansion, they visited the bustling Yin County for a long time. When it was almost sunset, they took a cargo ship to the estuary of the Yongjiang River. It took only half an hour to arrive at Yanggong Town Harbor.

After a long time of thought in the study, Wu Qian also wrote seven or eight letters in succession, and arranged for the servants to send them to Hangzhou and other places. These letters included letters to discuss the situation with some friends in the officialdom, as well as letters to the right prime minister Cheng Yuanfeng, Privy Councilor, Censorate and the emperor.

In response to different people, Wu Qian also made some speculations and judgments about the current situation based on Zhao Qi's remarks. In addition to the strategy of sending soldiers to the emperor to aid Sichuan, he repeatedly considered and considered the possibility of a plague among the Mongolian army based on Zhao Qi's comparison of the climate and terrain between the Mongolian army and Sichuan, but he did not mention that Mengge might die.

As a mature and polite old minister, Wu Qian could hope that this would happen.

But this fact is too mysterious, so mysterious that it cannot be proved by reasoning. If it really happens, there is only one reason, that is, what Zhao Qi said about the will of heaven is that the souls of more than tens of thousands of people in Shu will kill Meng Ge to take revenge.

Sunset, evening.

In the slight hot wind, Wu Qian sat under the pavilion in the garden, describing a little tired and a slightly pale face.

"Brother Luzhai doesn't need to be too anxious. The soldiers come to block the water and the soil. Although the court is in chaos at the moment, the military preparations are still sufficient. I don't know what Sichuan is now, but it is probably not easy for the Mongolians to fight to the south!" Wu Wenying, who was sitting opposite Wu Qian, comforted him.

"Even so, you should not take it lightly. I am not entirely because of anxiety, but something else Zhao Qi said?" Wu Qian shook his head and picked up the teacup and spoke.

"What else did he say? I wonder if Brother Luzhai can reveal something?" Wu Wenying was very curious.

Wu Qianran drank tea and was silent for a long time and looked at Wu Wenying and said, "Jueweng and I have been friends with each other for decades, and they are like brothers and sisters. They should be very familiar with my nature. I will never lose control because of some people's rebellious words. But today Zhao Qi's words made me feel restless. If his words come true, then this person cannot be described as magic, but as a god!"

"God?" Wu Wenying tore off several of her beards in surprise.

"Yes, if it comes true, I can only think that he is a god who will enlighten me in this world!" Wu Qian nodded with a serious expression.

"Brother Luzhai, say it quickly, what did Zhao Dalang tell you?" Wu Wenying's curiosity was ignited in an instant, and his emotions were a little out of control. If he had a microphone in his hand, he would want to stuff it directly into Wu Qian's mouth.

"Since Jueweng wants to know, it's hard to hide it, but after you say it, you must not tell it out. This fact is too incredible!"

"Luzhai, please tell me, I beg you!" Wu Wenying quickly bowed.

"You may have heard Zhao Qi's previous words. Mongolia wants to completely destroy our Song Dynasty, so this time, Meng Ge personally led a 100,000 army to attack Shu. According to Zhao Qi's own statement, this time should be the most critical moment since the Song and Meng fought. If Sichuan is lost, the Song Dynasty may be out of protection, but later he went to the study and made an incredible speculation..."

"Brother Luzhai, don't keep it aside, tell me quickly!" Wu Wenying was so anxious that she wanted to break Wu Qian's mouth.

"He said...Meng Ge may die in Sichuan this time!" Wu Qian finally gave the answer.

"Bang~" Wu Wenying stood up and knocked over the teacup in front of her. The tea water overflowed and the world situation map drawn by Zhao Qi on the stone table was soaked.

"He...he really said that?" Wu Wenying hurriedly picked up the map and shouted.

"Yes, he did say this, and also said the reasons for his speculation. Although it seemed a bit far-fetched, it was not a silence. He also mentioned the destruction of the country in Dali, in order to remind me to prepare the court to deal with the consequences of this incident!" Wu Qian nodded seriously.

"What reason did he use to infer this result?" Wu Wenying asked anxiously after hanging the tea-soaked map on the railings of the pavilion.

Since Wu Qian said it, he did not hide it too much. He roughly told what Zhao Qi said in the study, and then said with a strange look on his face: "Jueweng, what do you think should you evaluate what he did?"

"This...this...this is so amazing. Mengge is indeed over fifty years old this year, but who can decide life and death. If it is true, I am afraid it can only be said to be enlightened by the gods..." Wu Wenying stuttered.

"So, after listening to his words, I have been restless for the past half day. I don't know whether to tell him what he infers. Therefore, several letters and a memorial were written for nearly two hours!" Wu Qian held a teacup and looked at the green green garden, but his eyes seemed to be unable to find any focus.

"Brother Luzhai, if Mongke really died in Sichuan, Mongolia would definitely be in trouble because of the fight for the Khan throne. This is indeed almost the same ending as the Mongols' attack on Dali. If my Song Dynasty could take this opportunity to strengthen its defense, the next time the Mongols invade again, we would definitely not be as at a loss as we are now!" Wu Wenying came back to her senses and said quickly.

"Oh, I said that, and he also reminded me like this. It's a pity that the court is controlled by Ding Daquan, and I can't do anything. Things in the future may be even more difficult to predict!" Wu Qian sighed.

"Brother Luzhai is too pessimistic. So far, Zhao Dalang's speculation on the current pattern and trends of Mongolia is almost the same. Therefore, although this speculation seems incredible, the terrain of Bashu is very different from the northwest desert. It is not impossible for a hundred thousand troops to work on an expedition. It is not impossible for him to get sick and plague out of the disease. I think his speculation is very reasonable!"

"Jueweng also thinks that Mengge will die in Sichuan?" Wu Qian asked in surprise.

"Since it is speculation, as long as it is reasonable, it is possible. And no matter whether Mengge will die in Sichuan or not, at least his reasoning can confirm that Mongolia's attack on Sichuan should not be too smooth. Now you hope to be able to enter the center again, then this is a great opportunity. Ding Daquan does not engage in military affairs, and does not know the situation in Sichuan. There will inevitably be many mistakes under random command. Brother Luzhai can submit another memorial to invite people close to you to participate in this war. As long as you make some contributions, when the Mongolians retreat, Luzhai will definitely be able to support more in the court..."

Seeing Wu Qian's hesitation look, Wu Wenying continued to persuade: "I know that Brother Luzhai is an upright person, but this kind of war that knows there will be a turning point. As long as you make a contribution, the government will be rewarded. If anyone can finally defeat Mongolia, it will probably be the result of being granted the title of Duke and Marquis. It is not impossible to posthumously award a title of royal title after death. You must not hesitate about this matter, the faster the better, otherwise it will be too late to wait until the court is arranged!"

"Jueweng, what do you think if I submit a petition to Huaiyuan frontline or go to reinforce Sichuan?" Wu Qian asked suddenly.

"Ah?!" Wu Wenying's face was stunned. After a while, she came back to her senses and said bitterly, "Luzhai, you are already sixty-five years old this year, and you are more than one round older than Mengge Khan. It's the hot summer day now, and you're going thousands of miles away. I'm afraid that this old bone can't stand it!"

"I feel good about myself. Although the officialdom has not been smooth in recent years, I have eaten well and slept well. If it weren't for the sudden invasion of the Mongols this time, I think even if I retire and return home, I would still be able to live for ten or eight years without any problem. Although my life seems glamorous, I almost accomplished nothing. I used this old bone to lead the soldiers to fight with the Mongols. Even if I die on the battlefield, I am worthy of the king of the Song Dynasty and the ancestors!" Wu Qian said with emotion.

"If Luzhai goes in person, it is certainly a great opportunity. You have served as the coastal commander over the years and have managed the hundreds of miles of sea border near Qingyuan Prefecture in an orderly manner. These imperial courts have commented on each year, so they will naturally not turn a blind eye. I am just worried that the officials will not let you go when they see you are old!" Wu Wenying said with some concern.

"It's a different matter if you go or not, but since you have this opportunity, I must not sit idly by and let Ding Daquan continue to cause trouble in the court. Moreover, I have some selfish intentions when doing this..."

"Haha, the world is bustling, who dares to say that there is no selfishness? Ding Daquan's selfishness is known to everyone in the world. The government is still constantly increasing the number of titles. When the country is in danger, I hope that there will be more selfish people like Brother Luzhai, who are like Prime Minister and villains, why can't Brother Luzhai sit on the seat!" Wu Wenying laughed.

"Well, since Jueweng also thinks I can give it a try, then I will write another memorial and recommend myself to go to the front line to fight the enemy!" Wu Qian seemed to have a much relaxed expression, and stood up and put his sleeves away from the pavilion and headed towards the study.
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