『PS: Yesterday I didn’t take a leave until 11:30, but I was awakened by my wife until 11:30 and asked for a leave. Today I went out to massage my waist and cervical spine, and scraped it. I felt better, but I was still a little drowsy. It should be that when I went to fill my teeth yesterday, I was heatstroke on the road. My current physical condition is really incomparable to when I just wrote a book."

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What are you thinking?

Seeing that Grand Master Chen suddenly asked himself very seriously, Zhao Yu was slightly stunned.

However, he quickly realized that Grand Master Chen probably wanted to ask him what kind of identity he would choose in the future: whether he chose Zhou Hu, Zhou Juzheng, one of the five tigers of the Chen Party, or the younger brothers of Zhao Bohu, the leader of the Jiangdong Yishi, Zhao Yu, and Zhao Zhonghu.

There is no doubt that his choice will also determine the attitude of Grandmaster Chen.

"I don't know either."

After a long silence, Zhao Yu shook his head slightly.

He did not lie. Although he had revealed the truth to Taishi Chen, he did not consider choosing two identities. After all, the two he had hoped that Taishi Chen would not let Taishi Chen down. Chen Men Wuhu trusted him, nor would he be an enemy of his real brother Zhao Bohu. He wanted to work hard to resolve the grudges between the two sides.

After all, it was because of the death of his brother Zhao Bohu that Zhao Yu lost his usual calmness, so he chose not to hide his identity.

Of course, even if it is a "uncalm" action, Zhao Yu at least has a grasp of the position. For example, he expected that Tai Shi Chen would not be detrimental to him when weighing the pros and cons.

Simply put, most of his insights to Master Chen today were to complain to Master Chen, so that the old man could understand what he did!

As for the others, to be honest, Zhao Yu didn't actually think too much.

『Don't know?』

Master Chen looked at Zhao Yu in surprise.

Through observing Zhao Yu's facial expression, the Master Chen, who had seen countless people, was sure that this young man did not lie to him.

So why did he reveal all this on his own initiative? Isn't it for...

Ah, is it because his only brother is dead, and he has no way to vent his anger?

『…』

Master Chen was also silent.

I have to say that he never expected that Zhao Bohu's death would involve such a troublesome thing.

Although he was still very annoyed that the adopted son in front of him had dominated the Handan Incident, he could also see that the adopted son in front of him was indeed very respectful. It could be seen from when he almost fell down just now that he subconsciously came forward to support him.

Although this is just a small matter, through this small matter, Grand Master Chen can also conclude that this son will never do anything that is harmful to him or the five tigers of Chen's family. Even if this boy claimed that he had never agreed to be his adopted son.

Master Chen has seen this for the rest of his life.

In other words, as long as Zhao Bohu does not die, this kid will never take the initiative to reveal his identity, and they can still maintain a relationship between adoptive father and son.

Although in this case, it is hard to guarantee that this kid will not make any small moves secretly and secretly help his real brother Zhao Bohu, it is always better than the moment...

In the current situation, if one improperly handles it, one of the five tigers of Chen's family will become a more threatening "rebel" than Zhao Bohu, unless he kills him desperately.

However, both public and private, Master Chen didn't want to do that.

He looked at the nominal son in front of him with a complicated expression, with a little reproach in his eyes: "Why do you want to admit it?"

"Didn't the Grand Master ask me?"

"You can't admit it."

Perhaps Grand Master Chen's emotions were a little mixed at this moment, and he said something in his heart for a moment. Zhao Yu was slightly stunned and felt a little funny. After all, Grand Master Chen, who has always been serious, rarely says such irrelevant words.

After thinking for a while, Zhao Yu said seriously: "First, I don't want to deceive the Grand Master, and secondly, there is probably no need to hide it anymore..."

The first half of this sentence made Tai Shi Chen slightly moved and felt very relieved, while the second half of this sentence made Tai Shi change his expression again.

“Ju Zheng…”

After breathing a little, Grandmaster Chen said seriously: "Sorry, I... made you lose your only brother... If I had known that Zhao Bohu was your brother, I wouldn't have forced him into a dead end..."

"..." Zhao Yu looked at the Grand Master in surprise.

As if he had guessed Zhao Yu's thoughts, Master Chen sighed: "This is not entirely for your sake, but... the source of this matter lies in Your Majesty."

His words were indeed from the heart.

If he had learned in advance that Zhao Bohu was Zhao Yu's brother and that he had learned about the two brothers' experience, he would never have tried to force Zhao Bohu to a dead end. Even if Zhao Bohu killed his two adopted sons, the real source was that the Emperor Jin Emperor had not caused the Emperor of Jin to destroy the Zhao family in Luyang for absurd reason, how could Zhao Bohu go on the road of "anti-Jin"?

Therefore, even if Zhao Bohu killed Zhang Jing and Han Qing, he would choose to forgive as atonement for the emperor of Jin.

After all, Zhang Jing and Han Xu are already dead, and the dead cannot be resurrected. If forgiveness of Zhao Bohu could make Zhao Yu feel a little grateful to him and give up revenge on Jin, Grand Master Chen would naturally be willing to give up the price of revenge on his two adopted sons in exchange for Zhao Bohu. The Zhao Yu brothers also gave up their revenge on Jin.

Of course, this depends on Zhao Yu's face. Otherwise, if it were someone else, even Master Chen would not have been so 'generous'.

After all, if he did not do this, he would lose his third adopted son named "Zhou Hu", and at the same time, he would add another enemy to Jin State. After living for most of his life, Grand Master Chen certainly understood how to make choices and would never act irresistible.

It’s a pity that it’s too late to talk about these things now.

After a pause, the old master continued, "...If Ju Zheng wants to hate me, I will hate me. Even if I want me to repay my life..."

However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhao Yu.

He looked at Taishi Chen with a strange expression and said, "...From the position of Taishi, it is impossible to show mercy to a rebellious thief. I can understand. In short, I don't hate Taishi, nor can I hate Taishi. Why do you have to say that you have to repay your life..."

After being pushed by Zhao Yu, Grandmaster Chen was a little embarrassed.

In fact, he also knew that the boy in front of him could not have asked him to pay his life for one life. However, because of this, he became more and more worried. After all, he knew that if this boy didn't hate him, he would hate Jin State.

And once this kid hates Jin State, the problem will be big...

After another silence, Grand Master Chen said seriously: "Ju Zheng, I know that you are full of anger at this moment, but... I, the Great Jin Dynasty, cannot withstand another turmoil."

“…”

Zhao Yu looked at Grand Master Chen calmly, and of course he knew what Grand Master Chen was hinting at him.

At this time, Grand Master Chen continued to say: "Today, the Yang family of Liangzhou assisted the third prince Li Qian to usurp the throne, kill the lord, father, and brother. They fled back to Liangzhou after they fled back to Liangzhou. There is no doubt that after they fled back to Liangzhou, they will instigate the division of Liangzhou; there are still 100,000 thieves in Yique, Henan, occupying Yique Pass and Dagu Pass; there are Xiang Xuan from Changsha, and... Jiangdong."

He paused and continued, "After your brother passed away, the Jiangdong rebels will inevitably be divided into pieces. I have seen your brother and admired his character, but who can guarantee that everyone will be like your brother? Once the Jiangdong rebels are divided into pieces, the rest of the people will inevitably kill each other because of the struggle for power and profit, and it is difficult to avoid implicating innocent people... If the court is in chaos at this time, the world will... not be able to deal with it."

"The Grand Master is afraid that I will defect to Jiangdong?"

"Have you never thought about it?"

"..." Zhao Yu glanced at Grand Master Chen and said nothing.

He really thought about it.

Before, when Grand Master Chen asked him in a vague way, or to continue to be "Zhou Hu" or "Zhao Zhonghu", Zhao Yu actually wanted to join Jiangdong and replace his brother Zhao Bohu.

Although he has no foundation in Jiangdong Yishi Army, strictly speaking, he may not be unable to do it.

First of all, Xiang Xuan, the Changsha Yishi, supported him. Xiang Xuan did not even dare to resist "Zhou Hu". As long as "Zhao Zhonghu" comes forward, Xiang Xuan will definitely support him.

Secondly, Chen Xu is also the target that he can win over from Jiangdong Yishi.

In addition, Nanyang Yishishi, Taishan Yishishi, and the divisions of Jiangdong Yishishishi, how can they resist him?

But in this way, he had to face the things he had not wanted to face before and be enemies with Tai Shi Chen and the Five Tigers of the Chen Party.

Perhaps seeing Zhao Yu not speaking for a long time, Grand Master Chen was shocked and angry, and suddenly said angrily: "Have you really thought about it?"

Zhao Yu looked at Tai Shi Chen with a strange expression. In his impression, Tai Shi Chen was very steady, but for some reason, he was very angry today.

In fact, Master Chen is not easily angry today, but even Master Chen is a little bit disregarded and loses his usual calmness.

Yes, an adopted son who was optimistic about suddenly pissed himself off, and he actually hated the royal family of this country, and even had vague signs that he was preparing to join the most powerful thief in the world. How could Tai Shi Chen not be anxious?

"Isn't the Taishi asked me to think about it?"

"I told you to think carefully, but I didn't ask you to join the rebels!" Grand Master Chen glared at Zhao Yu angrily and said unhappily: "Didn't I say that? My Great Jin cannot withstand another turmoil! Do you want this country to be destroyed?!"

"I think it's nothing even if it's destroyed." Zhao Yu said calmly: "The State of Jin has long lost the people's hearts, otherwise it would be impossible for all the righteous masters from all walks of life to respond..."

"Stop!" Grand Master Chen stopped Zhao Yu's face with anger.

After being angry, Grandmaster Chen knew that what the boy said in front of him was not false. Since he was sent to the north by the Emperor of Jin to be responsible for expeditions outside the border more than ten years ago, Handan has gradually changed.

The Emperor of Jin, who had lost his restraint, built a large-scale construction of palaces and imperial tombs, and secretly asked people to persecute Zhao family from all over the world. The court was controlled by flattering ministers such as the Grand Master Wang Ying.

In order to please the emperor, Wang Ying asked his disciples who were officials in various places to exploit the people, donate some of them to the emperor's private pockets, and donate the other part to the emperor's private treasury, and fund his construction of palaces and imperial tombs, which made the world even more resentful to the court.

Tai Shi Chen is not unaware of these things, but even though he is the most important official in the court and is deeply trusted by the Emperor of Jin, some things cannot be stopped even if he is not stopped. Otherwise, how could he be led by the Emperor of Jin to the north to conquer the foreign races outside the border? It is undeniable that the golden mace given by the late emperor gave Tai Shi Chen the qualification and power to implement "martial counsel" on the emperor. However, the "martial counsel" is still not in line with the way of the ruler and the subject. He could not practice martial counsel all day long, right?

Otherwise, I am afraid that the first emperor of Jin would want to get rid of the Yang family in Liangzhou, but Grand Master Chen.

"It's not too late to fix the fence."

After breathing a long sigh, Grand Master Chen said to Zhao Yu in a deep voice: "Most of the filth in the court have now followed the prince to Liangzhou. You have also seen the remaining officials, such as Zhang Wei, Meng Qian, and Li Yu, who are all pillars of talent and virtue..."

“…”

Zhao Yu did not refute. After all, he had indeed met Zhang Wei and others, and knew that these officials were indeed as Tai Shi Chen said.

Seeing that Zhao Yu did not refute, Grand Master Chen continued: "Today, I heard what Censor Zhang said. In view of the demise of Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and the Grand Prince, the court discussed with Empress Dong, and intends to choose someone from Your Majesty and the princes to inherit the throne. The Marquis of Juancheng... has a great hope."

“…”

Zhao Yu looked at Grandmaster Chen with a strange expression.

He knew that what Grand Master Chen said at this moment was that "there is a lot of hope" was actually to imply that the throne was the Marquis of Juancheng.

But what does this have to do with him? Do you really treat him as the son-in-law of Li Liang, the Marquis of Juancheng?
To be continued...