Return of the Swallow

"Father-in-law, calm down." Seeing Qin Huaiyuan's real anger, Pang Xiao immediately knelt down without saying a word, without caring about his status as the king and the commander-in-chief of the Great Zhou Huben Army.

"Father-in-law is angry, no matter how he reprimands him, don't say such poignant words. I know that my sister will suffer greatly from this war, not only Sister Yi, but also the common people. That's why I forcibly invited my father-in-law to come here today.

"Father-in-law is a person with good eyes and ears, and a clever plan. How can he not know that his son-in-law is involuntary? You feel sorry for the people and sister Yi, no matter how you scold me, don't say that I don't cherish her. , I'm heartbroken now."

Pang Xiao bowed his head and knelt down, the more he talked, the more depressed he became. In fact, Qin Huaiyuan didn't blame him for being angry with him.

He just listened to Huzi describe the tragic situation in the capital city, and he couldn't help feeling distressed. When he thought about Qin Yining's situation in such an environment, his injuries were not yet healed, and he was going to starve all day, he was already heartbroken. , not to mention Qin Huaiyuan living in it all day?

Qin Huaiyuan looked down at Pang Xiao, not knowing what to do with him for a while.

From the point of view of the country, this person is a sinner who wants to pacify Dayan.

But from a personal point of view, this person is an excellent young man, Yun Yunwu, talented and handsome, sincere to his daughter, and plotting and conquering her, not only showing his strategy, but also a kindness. His love for the people can be seen from the fact that he refused to slaughter the city at the beginning.

Qin Huaiyuan sat down tiredly, rubbed his forehead and said, "How is Xi Huacheng now?"

How smart is Pang Xiao? Hearing Qin Huaiyuan's question, he knew that his father-in-law wasn't so angry that he didn't want to admit him anymore. He wanted to give him a chance.

Pang Xiao immediately said, "Everything is fine in Xihua City."

"But what I heard is that Xihua City has ten rooms and nine empty spaces. The people were all killed by your Hu Ben army, and their heads were hung on high poles as lanterns." Qin Huaiyuan sneered, "Are you fooling me?"

"Father-in-law Mingjian, that's just a strategy to harass the enemy." In fact, it was to save his wife's money, but Pang Xiao wouldn't say that even if he was beaten to death.

Seeing this, Hu Zi, who was kneeling with him, also explained: "Back to Master Qin, my lord did not kill innocent people indiscriminately. Those people who were in front of the city gate of Xihua were all those who did not do good things in the city. After the lord entered the city, he made an unannounced visit , I will write down all those who are called by the common people for being skinny and the King of Hell as rich and unkind, and once it is verified that their crimes are true, they will be severely punished."

"It turns out that you are here to act as a chivalrous person.

"Qin Huaiyuan's anger has subsided a lot, but looking at Pang Xiao still awkward, he simply turned his face to the side and refused to look at him.

Seeing this, Pang Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he could still retain his identity as a son-in-law, so he quickly kowtowed again and said, "Father-in-law, my son-in-law will never dare to do anything that is unkind, but war is war, let's stand In different camps, there are always times when you can't help yourself."

Pang Xiao knelt up straight, observed Qin Huaiyuan's expression, and saw that he was not displeased, so he continued: "Like my father-in-law's heart, didn't he give up defending the city for the sake of the people?"

Qin Huaiyuan was shocked when he heard the words, closed his eyes and sighed softly.

On the one hand, it is whether the Dayan royal family can continue to rule this territory, and on the other hand, the people of the territory are sacrificed because of the power of the ruler. How could he not have such an idea? It's just that he is also a dirty person after all, and he can't be this early bird.

"Get up, as the prince, the commander of the first army, it's nothing to kneel when you see the old man."

If you don't kneel, you won't lose your temper! If I see your old man posing, can we continue to talk about it!

Pang Xiao murmured in his heart, he breathed a sigh of relief in the end, stood up, went to hold his face, and said with a smile, "My father-in-law has been in a coma for a day and hasn't eaten yet. Eat the noodles first, and then let's continue talking."

Qin Huaiyuan had no appetite at all. People have been hungry for a long time, and his stomach seems to have become smaller, and he does not have such a big appetite.

However, looking at the noodles brought by Pang Xiao, the soup was transparent, the noodles were slender and even, and the noodles were sprinkled with green vegetables and chopped green onions.

Qin Huaiyuan didn't want to let a big Zhou prince always carry a bowl for him. He took it over and took a sip of the soup with a spoon. The mouth was refreshing, fresh and salty. .

When Pang Xiao saw that his father-in-law was willing to eat the noodles he cooked, he felt a little more relieved.

When Qin Huaiyuan finished eating the noodles, Huzi brought another bowl of tea and said, "Master Qin, please use it."

Qin Huaiyuan rinsed his mouth and said, "This noodle is cooked well."

"Father-in-law thinks it's good. That's a blessing for this side. Sister Yi also likes to eat the noodles I cook." Pang Xiao thought of Qin Yining, and the smile on his face softened a bit.

"Did you cook it?"

"Yes, before my son-in-law joined the army, his family owned a restaurant. He liked to cook, and he learned a few tricks from his grandfather and the chef he invited."

"Yeah." Qin Huaiyuan lowered his eyes and pondered, Pang Xiao had expressed his sincerity very clearly, and he couldn't continue to show his identity. One was that it was of no benefit to the two countries, and the other was that he was afraid of wronging his daughter. , What if Sister Yi still has feelings for this kid? Nor can their good things be mixed up.

Qin Huaiyuan stood up and said solemnly, "I just spoke in a private capacity. Now let's talk about official business. The lord invited this official to come today, is there something important?"

Pang Xiao secretly praised the wit of his father-in-law, which boiled down all the previous scenes to personal grievances, and did not affect the relationship between the two countries at all.

He was so happy too, so he took out a thick letter from his arms and said, "Master Qin, I invite you in private today to make a living for the people here. Please read this letter."

Qin Huaiyuan took it strangely. At first glance, the handwriting on the envelope changed color.

Qin Huaiyuan has the ability to never forget, and he can distinguish the handwriting of his colleagues.

Thinking of Duke An Guo's attitude towards the war, he had already guessed the contents of the letter, hurriedly opened the letter, and read it at a glance.

This is a nomination letter.

The general content is that as long as Prince Zhongshun said a word and agreed on a time, Duke An Guo would be willing to open the city gate to welcome the Hu Ben army into the capital, and also willing to cut off the head of Taishi Qin Huaiyuan to avenge Prince Zhongshun and express his surrender. sincerity.

The most important thing is that at the end of the nomination form, a long list is entered.

In this list, each name is written in blood, and the handwriting of each name is different. Behind each name, there is a handprint.

It turned out to be a military general including 90% of Dayan, and nearly half of his ministers!

Qin Huaiyuan smiled sadly, how can we fight this battle? Can't beat it at all!

"I see." Qin Huaiyuan put the letter into the envelope calmly, "This letter, I have to present it to Huang Yulan."

Pang Xiao nodded and said, "Tai Shi Qin, don't worry. This king promises that he will not kill anyone in vain." He was also guaranteeing not to kill Qin Huaiyuan.

Qin Huaiyuan laughed, "This official naturally trusts the prince. Since you can bring this official out, then send me back."