On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 324 Correspondence

‘Shu Bao and my brother, seeing each other is like meeting each other.

‘Your Majesty is okay? Your Majesty is okay? Uncle Bao is okay? Che is okay.

"I have been separated from my brother for a long time, and we are in the same place. I only have letters to express my longing for you."

‘Hearing that Uncle Bao has recently moved to Sima, the Chief Administrative Office of Qingzhou, Che is also happy for his virtuous brother.

'But the country is in a troubled period, and the saints are old and dim, deceived by the two Chens, and no longer sage and bright as before.

‘Using the long days, he gave instructions to hundreds of workers and added tasks to carry out the act of falsely accusing Heaven and sickening the people.

'Che heard that the salt workers in Qingzhou were deeply affected by it, and they had many resentments and had trouble sleeping and eating.

'I also hope that Shubao can calm down the salt workers for me, don't cause chaos, and wait for the opportunity.

'Burn after reading.'

After Qin Qiong finished reading, he looked at Cui Qiji and asked:

"May I ask, Sir, if this letter has ever fallen into the hands of others?"

Cui Qiji shook his head and said:

"Before leaving, I repeatedly warned you that this letter should never be left behind."

Qin Qiong nodded secretly, then turned around and put the letter on top of the candle in front of Cui Qiji, burning it to ashes.

Nowadays, the salt workers in Qingzhou are really making a fuss, mainly because the comparison between before and after is too big.

When Cui Che was in Qingzhou, he had three meals a day, both meat and vegetables. After he left, it was reduced to two meals.

Now, because the days are getting longer, the daily working hours have actually been increased, which is equivalent to both a pay cut and overtime work. Who can bear this?

Cui Qiji was very curious about what was written in the letter, so he needed to be so cautious, and even had to go south personally to act as a messenger.

But without Cui Che's consent, he didn't dare to take it apart without permission.

Having accomplished his mission, Cui Qiji didn't stay long. He declined Qin Qiong's offer to stay overnight and left immediately.

"Master, please wait a moment. Qin will come as soon as he goes."

Qin Qiong said that and walked quickly to the study.

Cui Qiji guessed that he must have written a reply. Sure enough, not long after, Qin Qiong came out with an envelope.

Qin Qiong said seriously:

"I hope you will forward this reply to me on your behalf and never leave me."

Cui Qiji nodded when he heard the words, took the reply, and said goodbye to Qin Qiong.

The two of them didn't have much friendship. After all, Cui Qiji was less than three years old when Cui Che left Qingzhou, and he was still at an ignorant age.

After leaving the Qin Mansion and leading the twenty-four Khitan cavalrymen who came with him, Cui Qiji left Yidu and headed north.

On September 27, the first year of Renshou (AD 601), Cui Qiji returned to Jixian before winter.

Seeing his son who had come back to life now in a dusty state, Cui Che patted his shoulder and sighed:

"This trip has been really hard on you."

"It's all a child's duty."

Cui Qiji smiled.

With that said, he handed over Qin Qiong's reply letter.

Cui Che opened the envelope and said silently:

"On September 14th, Qin Qiong paused and asked Yan Gong'an.

‘In the court, evildoers are rampant and sycophants are in charge, and the people resent them and suffer.

"Ming Gong is sitting on the elite troops of Yan and Zhao, and he has taken advantage of the land and people. The only one he owes is Tianshi'er."

"Salt workers, salt soldiers, and Qiong are all cared for by Ming Gong, so Ming Gong does not need to worry about them."

'When the world changes, Ming Gong raises the flag of righteousness, Qing Jun stands by his side, and the old people of Qingzhou will definitely watch the scenery follow!

"Although Qiong is not talented, she still has courage and is willing to die for the Ming Dynasty."

'Qin Qiong bowed his head and bowed again.'

After reading it, Cui Che was about to burn the reply letter, but he caught a glimpse of the frustration on Cui Qiji's face. After hesitating again and again, Cui Che asked:

"This letter is of great importance. If it is leaked, my father will undoubtedly die. Do you still want to read it?"

Cui Qiji looked stern. He didn't expect Cui Che to talk about the consequences in such a serious way. He waved his hands for a while:

"Grandpa, please don't make false threats, as long as the child doesn't look at you."

Cui Che smiled and said:

"Just watch, there is nothing in this world that can be greater than the love between father and son."

With that said, he handed the letter to Cui Qiji.

Cui Qiji wanted to pick it up but didn't dare.

Cui Che took his hand and slapped the letter into Cui Qiji's hand. Cui Qiji looked at the reply in his hand and his breathing became rapid.

After a long time, he opened the letter with trembling hands.

After seeing it, Cui Qiji was dumbfounded and looked at his father in astonishment.

Cui Che said unconcernedly:

"How about it? Now that you know about your father's plot, do you want to report it to Daxing?"

Cui Qiji had already recovered, he smiled bitterly and said:

"Grandma, why do you have to say that?"

With that said, Cui Qiji burned the letter and continued:

"My child is not a stupid person. Over the years, my grandfather has been pacifying the barbarians and forming factions within. He has some big plans. My child has had some guesses, but today he has confirmed what he has in mind.

"It's just that the child doesn't understand why I still want to commit such a genocide with the holy family I have today."

Cui Che heard this and said to himself:

"Yes! I am married to two wives, married to two princesses, and I am a brother-in-law with the prince. Why do I risk the annihilation of my clan to plan these things?"

With that said, Cui Che looked at Cui Qiji and sighed:

"Is it possible because the disaster of genocide is just around the corner, and as a father, I can only take a risk.

"Although the saint was suspicious, the two princesses were able to mediate and tolerate me.

"With my current power, if you were Yang Guang, you might be able to rest assured after ascending the throne?"

Cui Qiji was silent when he heard the words. Now that he is getting older and has a better understanding of human nature, he will no longer say stupid things about the prince being a wise man and a heroic lord.

"The matter has come to this, and I can no longer persuade my grandpa to look back.

"I don't want to put my life and death in the hands of others, and I will definitely never look back.

"In the quiet land of Qing, many people risked annihilation to work for Grandpa's grand plan.

"Qiji is my grandfather's eldest son. He and I both suffer losses and prosper together. How can we lag behind others!"

When Cui Che heard this, he was very happy.

When Cui Qiji bid farewell to Cui Che and returned to his courtyard, his wife Princess Nanyang greeted him happily.

Princess Nanyang pursed her lips and said:

"Where did your husband go? How come he was gone for so many days?"

Cui Qiji had already calmed down his emotions. He and his wife laughed and said:

"Do something for grandpa."

Princess Nanyang did not ask further questions, and Cui Qiji did not show any strange expression.

At night, Cui Qiji had a dream.

In the dream, Cui Che raised his troops and marched into Daxing, founded the country and proclaimed himself emperor. He himself was established as the prince. After his father's death, he took charge of the huge empire, fought in the north and south, and finally became the emperor of the ages.

Cui Qiji was still smiling in his dream.

Like father, like son, Cui Che is ambitious and Cui Qiji is ambitious too.

But there was another nightmare in the second half of the night. In the dream, Cui Che was defeated and the whole family ended miserably.

Cui Qiji sat up in shock. He was sweating profusely and breathing heavily.

Princess Nanyang was woken up and looked at her frightened husband with a little confusion, and said with concern:

"Husband, what's wrong?"

Cui Qiji shook his head and said:

"It's okay, I was just frightened in my dream."

Princess Nanyang said in surprise:

"My husband was not afraid of swords and arrows on the battlefield, but why did he become like this after being frightened by a nightmare?"

Cui Qiji just smiled and thought to himself: Master, it must be done.

My card is almost stuck.