I Rely on Beauty to Stabilize the Country - Chap 159

Gu Yuanbai never knew that he would collapse because of others.

He is such a calm person, but now he can only vent his sadness in large quantities, and he is as embarrassed as the flood that has accumulated over the river bank and rushed down from the height.

Xue Yuan felt the hot tears falling down his face. In the darkness, his heart seemed to be soothed by these silent tears.

“Yuan Bai, stop crying.”

Gu Yuanbai tried his best to suppress his vibrato, “Sleep.”

Gu Yuanbai was here, and Xue Yuan had not felt so at ease for a long time. He closed his eyes obediently and gradually fell asleep.

As soon as he fell asleep, his snoring started. Gu Yuanbai’s emotional floodgate was tightened amidst these snorings. He withdrew his hand, his eyelids were swollen, and when he looked down, Xue Yuan’s face seemed to have been washed by his tears.

“Tian Fusheng,” his voice was hoarse, “bring me some water.”

The eunuch who had already heard the noise outside the door walked in nervously, carrying water, and wiped his face with the Holy Master. His eyes were lowered, avoiding the long face where the Holy Master had cried.

When Gu Yuanbai spoke again, he had calmed down, “Do you think I should let him go?”

Tian Fusheng said carefully: “The Political Affairs Hall has recorded Mr. Xue’s name in the book.”

Gu Yuanbai was silent for a long time, put a towel soaked in warm water on his eyes, and sighed tiredly: “I’m not ready to let him stay either.”

Gu Yuanbai is a proud man, and so is Xue Yuan. Gu Yuanbai understood him. It wasn’t that Xue Yuan didn’t want to go back to the Silk Road, he just didn’t want to leave Gu Yuanbai.

Xue Yuan was afraid that he would become a stain on Gu Yuanbai, so he worked hard to become a capable minister worthy of Gu Yuanbai and someone who Gu Yuanbai could rely on.

Gu Yuanbai’s achievements have been so numerous that he can count them on his fingers. From the time he established the crown to eliminate the treacherous minister Lu Feng until now, his achievements in civil and military affairs are always greater than the others. Now is the age of peace and prosperity. In the past two years, Xue Yuan has done everything he can to make meritorious deeds, but it is only a small amount of merit, which is far from enough.

Apart from external transfers or qualifications, the Silk Road is the biggest road to meritorious service today. If the Silk Road can be rebuilt, it will be a contribution that can be remembered in history, and Xue Yuan’s name can be firmly remembered by Gu Yuanbai’s side. It is precisely because of this that so many officials embark on the journey despite dangers and obstacles.

If you miss this opportunity, even if you re-walk the Silk Road for the second time, it will not be as rewarding as this time.

If they stay in the capital to gain qualifications, Xue Yuan will be impeached even if he sleeps in the palace. After more than ten or twenty years… How old will they be when they are no longer afraid of being impeached by the censor?

I’m afraid I’m getting old.

When you are young and love is the hottest, you have to be careful when eating and sleeping for fear that outsiders will know. This is not Gu Yuanbai’s behavior style, nor is it Xue Yuan’s behavior style. After all, credit is still needed. With credit, Xue Yuan will have the confidence. No matter how much the censor says is “unreasonable”, it will not matter. Others will only think that the Holy One is doting on capable ministers and is not in agreement with Xue Yuan. The distance between the king and his ministers is harmonious.

Only when it reaches a certain height, the intimacy between Xue Yuan and Shengshang will not become a stain, but will only be praised and leave no stigma.

Gu Yuanbai allowed himself to think about things on Xue Yuan’s behalf, and closely grasped his thoughts. A sentence that Xue Yuan once said to him came to mind. A feeble smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he felt that his eyes were getting hot again.

When Xue Yuan wakes up, he will have a good talk with Xue Yuan.

Stop doing this, keep doing this, he will never believe what others say about love being sweet again.

“Bring me another basin of water.”

Tian Fusheng respectfully agreed and came forward with another basin of warm water. Gu Yuanbai washed the handkerchief, wrung it out himself and wiped Xue Yuan’s face.

Xue Yuan was so tired that his eyes were black and blue, and his face had lost a lot of weight. He didn’t know if his body could withstand the sudden weight loss caused by his heart disease.

Gu Yuanbai concentrated on his work while Tian Fusheng watched from behind. After hesitating for a long time, he still whispered: “If Your Majesty doesn’t want Mr. Xue to travel far, you can just go to Ningxia and Gansu.”

“Northwestern General Zhang Hucheng has been guarding the northwest for two years,” Gu Yuanbai said. “There are still many parties in Ningxia and Gansu that secretly want to restore the country. They keep making small moves. Zhang Hucheng is in the northwest. They took pictures of the army and dare not make big moves. , this is Zhang Hucheng’s credit, no one else can take it away, even I can’t send someone to intervene in such a careless manner. Now that the world is at peace, those who deserved to be rewarded for their previous military achievements have been rewarded. If you want to make meritorious deeds, how can you do it so easily? Woolen cloth?”

“Except for Zhang Hucheng, the officials who went to these two places were busy quelling the local chaos and asking for credit from me. When they first set foot on the Xixia land, they were all very motivated and vying to make contributions. Also speaking of Shaanxi, the state that was annexed was also The government is very stable. No one dares to take the risk of corruption in Daheng, and the Yushitai is doing a good job, so it can’t be easily transferred. ”

Tian Fusheng’s lips parted a few times, and he regretted: “I was just stupid and said the wrong thing.”

Gu Yuanbai shook his head and asked him to go forward and change the kerchief with water, “He is anxious, and I am anxious too. It’s not easy for a close person to be in front of you. Once he starts to exert force in the court, it will be very difficult for him to stay in the palace.” It’s not surprising that someone is following him overnight. But if I let him stay silent and be a small imperial guard, how can I do this?”

Just let it go.

If you like him and respect him, you have to let him go, whether it is for public or private reasons. It would be a pity if Xue Yuan’s talent was not used. Gu Yuanbai’s love for wise men could not be such a waste of natural resources.

Tian Fusheng had a sore nose and began to wipe away tears, “It’s so difficult for you and Mr. Xue.”

Gu Yuanbai couldn’t help but smile, took the towel and continued to wipe Xue Yuan’s hand. His fingertips passed through the gaps between his fingers and brushed the scars in his palms, “…it’s not difficult. We have clothes to wear and food to eat.” , the country is peaceful and the sea is clear, what is the difficulty? All the people in the world are carrying me. I am looking forward to the day when he can really carry my burden. ”

The big palm in his hand suddenly twitched.

The sun goes down and the night gets darker.

Gu Yuanbai fell asleep next to Xue Yuan at some point. When he woke up, he was being held by Xue Yuan and sitting on the beauty’s couch in front of the window.

There is a thin blanket in front of her, and the moon outside the window is crescent like a sailing ship.

Xue Yuan’s hair slid from his side to Gu Yuanbai’s chest, and the pale moonlight was like swaying waves. Gu Yuanbai leaned against Xue Yuan’s chest, listening to the frogs croaking outside, enjoying the tranquility of the moment leisurely.

With the head of his head touching Xue Yuan’s chin, Xue Yuan tightly hugged His Majesty, “I know His Majesty’s thoughts.”

Gu Yuanbai said leisurely: “Did you just know?”

Xue Yuan couldn’t help but lowered his head and kissed his hair, and suddenly said: “I want to go willingly, and I also want to go back early. Torturing myself also makes the Holy One uncomfortable, and it really shouldn’t be. I won’t do this again, Your Majesty, it’s just that I’m here Before I go, I have one more thing to ask of you.”

Gu Yuanbai asked: “What?”

Xue Yuan opened the belt around his waist, and his loose clothes fell apart, revealing a strong chest. He picked up the dagger beside the beauty’s bed, removed the scabbard, held the blade and handed it to Gu Yuanbai, his eyes clear, “I want to Let you leave a mark on me.”

Gu Yuanbai was surprised as he held the dagger. Xue Yuan raised his lips and said firmly: “Please give me this gift from the Holy One.”

After a long time, the tip of the knife touched his chest, and Gu Yuanbai whispered: “It will hurt.”

Xue Yuan shook his head, “Let’s carve it.”

Gu Yuanbai made up his mind, and with his thoughts, the word “white” danced on the skin in front of him. Fortunately, the strokes of this calligraphy were simple. As soon as the blood flowed out, Gu Yuanbai had already retracted the dagger.

Xue Yuan looked at him quietly. Gu Yuanbai wiped away the blood with a handkerchief, and some of it flowed down his abdomen and into the waistband of his trousers. Gu Yuanbai asked someone to bring ointment, applied it carefully, and said: “Young man in the court Officials all want to use this opportunity to make meritorious service, and I really don’t want you to miss it in vain. I know the reason why you want to make meritorious service, and I also know why you don’t want to leave. It’s just that you are reluctant to leave… The Privy Councilor recommended you to me several times, and he recommended you. If you return to Beijing after three years of external transfer, it will be easier to advance to the next level. But if you have three years of external transfer and three years of Silk Road, your contribution will be greater, right?”

Xue Yuan snorted.

The bleeding gradually stopped, and Gu Yuanbai slowly said: “If the love lasts for a long time, there is no need to be stingy between morning and evening.”

Xue Yuan’s hand shook.

“If it had nothing to do with me and it was just about walking the Silk Road again, would you go?”

Xue Yuan breathed out without hesitation: “I will go.”

Xue Yuan had long wanted to visit those countries outside the country.

Gu Yuanbai smiled silently, “Go in peace, I will be waiting for you to come back in the capital.”

“Does Your Majesty know the purpose of my trip?” Xue Yuan said slowly, “I always wondered whether it was worth it. I have been away from you for three to five years, and my original intention has become different.”

Gu Yuanbai smiled, “A man’s ambitions are everywhere, Xue Yuan, I am not an ordinary man, I am the emperor. The world will occupy a big place in my heart, parting is sad, I tell the truth, I don’t want you to leave . But you are doing good things for the country and the people. Only by doing this can you stand by my side openly, making me even more unable to abandon you, and you will be more confident.”

“You don’t want me to leave a stigma,” Gu Yuanbai said matter-of-factly, “but if you really do this, you will have no personal relationship with me openly. Even if I don’t like you or hate you in the future, you At that time, I was really speechless and had nothing to say, so I could only swallow my grievances. ”

As he spoke, real worry appeared on Gu Yuanbai’s face: “If I really don’t like you in the future, you have to leave yourself a way out. If I can’t move you, you can leave if you want.” , if you don’t want to leave, you can stay in the court and be your own good minister.”

A person’s ambition may turn him into someone else. Gu Yuanbai’s willpower suppressed the temptation that power brought to him, but he could not guarantee what he would become in the future. If he really likes the new and hates the old, what should Xue Yuan do?

Just thinking about it made my heart hurt and I felt uncomfortable.

Xue Yuan’s nasal voice suddenly became thicker, “Yuan Bai, don’t dislike me.”

“I’m just saying a possibility.” Gu Yuanbai replied seriously.

Xue Yuan’s expression slowly changed, the ends of his brows wrinkled slightly, the corners of his mouth lowered, and he had that look again that made Gu Yuanbai feel pain in his heart.

Gu Yuanbai stared at him for a moment, then stepped forward and placed a kiss on Xue Yuan’s eyebrows, and whispered: “Xue Jiuyao, I once said something to your father. The world belongs to me, and you are my person. What do you do? You don’t do it for yourself, you do it for me. I don’t worry about others. The country that others have seen is not the country that you have seen.”

His voice also seemed to be swayed by the waves of moonlight, “Go with peace of mind and come back in good condition. Letters are delivered every day in the capital. I’m waiting for you to tell me about the scenery outside the country and send me small things from various countries.”

“Go, when you come back, no one will impeach you for staying in the palace overnight,” Gu Yuanbai said softly, “I don’t have to worry so much about your future, because you will always find a way to stay with me. ,right?”

Xue Yuan: “Yes.”

I always find a way to stay by your side.

Gu Yuanbai kissed him lovingly, “In the whole world, there is nothing but the king’s land. On the shore of the land, there is nothing but the king’s ministers. If Daheng is there, I will be there. Don’t worry and fly, I will always be here.”

Xue Yuan hugged him and kissed him back.

*

In February next year, spring grass will bloom, and everything is ready for the Maritime Silk Road and the Overland Silk Road. On this day, huge crowds of people gathered on both sides of the market, and the event was unprecedented.

There are five thousand troops and ten thousand horses, and there are endless supplies and vehicles waiting to be sold to various countries. They spontaneously follow three thousand merchants. The gongs and drums were noisy, and the people who bid farewell to the Silk Road again were in full swing and their emotions were high.

Gu Yuanbai will see Xue Yuan off here.