12dz Chapter 1868: The Origin of Weapons
Chapter 1868: The Origin of Weapons
There aren’t many things, just three in total.
One was an old piece of clothing with patches on the elbows, frayed edges on the collar and cuffs, and a few bamboo leaves embroidered around the waist.
The stitches are fine and the embroidery thread has faded, but you can still tell that the embroidery is well done.
Judging from the size of the clothes, they should be Li Fangshan’s own.
This should have been sewn for him by his family, his mother or his wife, so even though it was so old, he still washed it and was reluctant to throw it away.
Yan Ruyu felt a complex feeling in her heart that was indescribable.
The second item was a few military books, which contained detailed annotations and records, and the people who read them were very serious.
Judging from the handwriting, it belongs to Li Fangshan.
But this book has been in the box for a long time.
Perhaps he had once been devoted to building a career, but after encountering misfortunes at home, he no longer expected to change anything through military achievements.
What he gave up was not only the military books, but also his original beliefs and persistence.
The third thing was a thin and tough thread, as bright as a knife. It was coiled there in a small circle, the size of a bracelet, and would only be about one meter when pulled apart.
But it is extremely tough, and can easily cut through muscles and bones if the strength and speed are sufficient.
Li Fangshan himself died from this kind of thing.
What is this? Yan Ruyu pondered, she had never seen such a weapon since she came here.
I don’t know if Huo Changhe will recognize him.
She always felt that there were some things about Li Fangshan that she didn't understand.
For example, where did this weapon come from and who gave it to him?
She put the other two things back into the box, and her fingers accidentally touched the wall of the box with a "bang", as if there was a layer of material in between.
She immediately switched her eyes and saw that there was indeed a compartment inside. It was not particularly large and contained a book and a few pages of paper.
Find the switch, open the compartment and take out the book.
Yan Ruyu was slightly surprised. It turned out to be a book called “Water Flow and Governance”.
Those pages of paper were paintings of landscapes, and although they were called landscapes, they actually had no aesthetic appeal at all.
Just as I was watching intently, Huo Changhe walked in.
"looking at what?"
Yan Ruyu came back to her senses: "The prince is back, how is the situation?"
"Li Yinfeng was unaware of this. Li Fangshan did not tell him the truth. He only told him to follow orders. What he put in the pot was not poison."
"He still has some left in his body. I asked Doctor Cao to check it out. He said it was causing him diarrhea and stomach discomfort."
"I told him about my hometown, but he didn't know anything," Huo Changhe paused. "Li Fangshan didn't tell anyone and took the responsibility himself."
Huo Changhe didn't elaborate, but Yan Ruyu could imagine Li Yinfeng's expression when he learned about the changes in his family.
He was young and passionate, so he left his hometown and followed his uncle and cousin to the army to serve the country and make achievements.
I never imagined that my family members back home had already been wrongly killed.
"What is your plan, sir?"
Huo Changhe was silent for a moment: "No matter what, he is Li Fangshan's trusted nephew. Even if he doesn't know about the crime of treason, he cannot be pardoned."
"We can't keep him in the army anymore, so let him go back to his hometown."
I am lucky to be able to keep my life.
Even for this, Huo Changhe still had to deal with it, and he also had to say hello to Li Chengshi and Governor Cao.
Yan Ruyu nodded: "Just as the prince said."
"Your Highness, please look at this," Yan Ruyu didn't want to make the atmosphere too heavy, so she changed the subject.
Huo Changhe looked at the book and paper: "This book again?"
"Yes, it's hidden in the mezzanine. If I hadn't accidentally touched it and found that the sound was wrong, you wouldn't have discovered it."
Huo Changhe frowned: "From the correspondence, Li Fangshan is the regent of Dacheng, but from this book, he is related to Mr. Mo."
“The relationship between them is really close.”
Yan Ruyu couldn't help but feel worried: "I think so too."
"And this, Your Majesty, take a look and see if you recognize it."
She handed the special weapon to Huo Changhe: "Be careful, it's very sharp."
Huo Changhe took it and was slightly surprised: "Isn't this the thing Li Fangshan used to commit suicide? When I saw it before, I wanted to tell you that this thing does not belong to Zhongyuan."
Yan Ruyu's eyes lit up: "Your Majesty, do you recognize me?"
Huo Changhe thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I saw something similar, but it's not exactly the same as this one."
"I have been to a tribe outside the Great Wall before, called Wukezhuo. They have many minerals there, and they are rich in various stones. Among them, there is a special kind of stone. After burning, it does not break or turn into powder like other stones. Instead, it becomes tough like iron and can be drawn into wire."
It was the first time Yan Ruyu heard: "Wukezhuo?"
"Yes," Huo Changhe smiled slightly, "The necklace you put on Shan Ji came from Wu Kezhuo."
Yan Ruyu suddenly realized: "No wonder, I remember Yinding had a strange look in his eyes when he saw that string of things. Did he recognize it then?"
"That's right," Huo Changhe pulled her to sit down, "That string of things also has a history. Back then, the Wukezhuo tribe was targeted by a surrounding tribe because of its rich mineral resources. They wanted to destroy them and seize the minerals."
"Their leader sent a letter to Shencheng, asking for support, and I led the troops there."
"After the rebellion was quelled, a celebratory drink was held. As a result, the princess's maid fell in love with the silver ingot. The string of things was a token of love given by the maid to the silver ingot."
Yan Ruyu's expression changed several times as he told her story.
I almost laughed out loud at the end.
"I'm sorry, I really don't know. I just thought it looked good at the time. The pheasant looked very impressive when wearing it, but I didn't expect..."
"I'll take it now and return the silver ingot."
Huo Changhe held her back and said, "No need. The silver ingot didn't fancy the maid, so she declined and didn't take the things. But somehow, on the way back, when I was taking out some dry food, I found it was stuffed in my bag."
"It's good like this now. It's useful and the silver ingots won't be a problem."
Yan Ruyu thought: "I remember Yinding mentioned it, but he didn't think it was called this name."
"He was talking about Wuzhuo, because he often confused the two names. The Wuzhuo tribe... no longer exists."
Yan Ruyu was surprised and wanted to ask more questions, but Huo Changhe changed the subject: "I'll write a letter and ask about the situation. Maybe I'll get an answer."
Yan Ruyu held the weapon, and Huo Changhe looked at her expression and asked, "Do you like it?"
"I like it," Yan Ruyu said truthfully, "It's small, easy to carry, and sharp enough to be of great use at critical moments."
"Okay, then I'll ask the secret guard to see if it can be processed so that it will be more convenient for you to use."
Huo Changhe said: "Let's give Li Fangshan's case to the secret guards as well."
I'm always a little uneasy about Li Yinfeng.
The two of them agreed and arranged the follow-up matters in an orderly manner.
Xicheng District quickly returned to stability, and Governor Cao and the abbot went there every day as usual.
People from Yuanwei Escort Agency also came to help every day. They didn't ask for any wages, but would occasionally eat with us, and they often brought food and vegetables.
Yan Ruyu asked the abbot to keep an eye on their people, and if they performed well, he would consider cooperation in the future.