The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 16: Self-investment in the net

Wuyin, the first year of Longsheng, on March 24, Emperor Li Xian of Qi regrouped his army to Anze, and the Northern Han Army retreated to Qinyuan.

——"Zi Zhi Tong Jian Yong Ji San"

Soaking comfortably in the hot spring, I was enjoying the rare leisure time with my eyes squinted, and suddenly a desolate song came from the shore: "The birds of prey are not flocks, it is true from the past life; He Fangyu It is capable of thinking, husbands are different and at peace with each other; bends down and suppresses ambitions, and endures criticism; Fu Qingbai is straightforward with death, and consolidates the thickness of the former sage." I was almost staggered in the water. On the contrary, this Ji Xuan is really too much. When he argued with him the previous two days, it was only necessary to be refuted by him. After all, he is a master of Confucianism, and I am willing to bow down. But this old gentleman has a good temper in the past two days, so he chanted poems and odes when he was okay. That’s fine. The scribes are elegant and understandable, but he can’t always chant Quzi’s poems. Xi, I mourn the hardship of the people's livelihood", "I also have the kindness of my heart, even though I have died nine times, I have not regretted it", it is ridiculing my back to Chu and Yong. Well, I will bear it. After meeting with the army, I don't have to stay with him. In the future, I will send him to the emperor's side. I will be careful to avoid him. Glancing at the old man fiercely, I no longer have any interest in bathing, and said to Xiao Shunzi on the bank: "Help me up, I want to change clothes."

Xiao Shunzi is also well-versed in poetry and prose under my influence, and he knows Ji Xuan's ridicule and insinuation, but I can’t do anything about it. The old man is not a vicious enemy, but just a good-looking old man. With Zhao Liang here, this old man would never do too much, so I was a little wronged, and Xiao Shunzi was just watching a joke.

Seeing Xiao Shunzi secretly laughing, I can only feel depressed. After going ashore, I put on the clothes Xiao Shunzi handed over. While I wiped the drops of water on my hair with a square scarf, I said: "Today is already On the 23rd, King Qi should have regrouped. Su Qing went to investigate the military situation. I think it should be possible to rendezvous with the army in these two days. When the time comes, King Qi will send his master and apprentice to Zezhou. Not annoying, what do you think?"

Xiao Shunzi's eyes flashed and looked at Ji Xuan who was walking not far away and Zhao Liang who looked embarrassed beside Ji Xuan, and sneered: "The son is asking for trouble, Mr. Ji has a stubborn temper. It’s because Zhao Liang is also in our hands. I’m afraid he is not so polite. If such a person is trusted by the emperor in the future, this old gentleman will be so open-minded, I’m afraid it will damage the reputation of the son, if it is according to me. Meaning, just kill them, why bother?"

I trembled in my heart, looked at it, and saw that the young and old should not be able to hear Xiao Shunzi’s voice, and then whispered: "How can this work? If you kill them, I'm afraid I will be in the North Hanshi The reputation in Zi's mind is going to be stinking. As long as they can be used by my Da Yong, there is nothing wrong with me. Besides, this Ji Xuan upholds the belief that "da is to benefit the world, and poor is to be alone." At the beginning, he was dissatisfied with Liu Sheng’s founding of the country. He did not write a letter or a corpse, but abandon the officialdom and go into hiding. This shows that he is not a foolish and loyal person. Now he mocks me, not only to vent his dissatisfaction, but also to test me. As a human being, if I care about this, wouldn’t I let him underestimate the Emperor Yongjun, so he can’t care about it."

Xiao Shunzi nodded silently, and did not continue to persuade me to kill. In fact, Xiao Shunzi may not understand the truth, but he treats me like a father and brother and doesn't want to see people insult me. I smiled secretly in my heart, and there is one more thing I didn't say. In the hearts of those stupid, loyal and filial scholars, my reputation is already inaudible, but what matters is the addition of Ji Xuan.

Seeing the banner of King Qi from a distance, Su Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief, and he immediately went to the camp gate and said: "The last general Su Qing, on the order of the commander, come to see His Royal Highness Qi ."

The guard recognized Su Qing, and when he heard that Jiang Zhe had sent him, he opened his eyes and smiled. King Qi has been busy rallying the army these days. Although he is not angry, he always has a sullen face, which makes people frightened when they see him. , And His Royal Highness Qi respected Master Jianjun as everyone knows. As long as Master Jianjun is intact, King Qi will be delighted and their life will be much easier. While the guard sent someone to report to the handsome account, he sent a lieutenant to lead Su Qing in.

Su Qing walked in the camp and looked at it with his eyes. Although the Yong army was newly defeated, the big camp established by the king of Qi was strict and there was no frustration in the camp. The king of Qi was indeed a famous general at the time. Qing praised in her heart, but her face was calm. This was the first time she officially met King Qi after her identity was leaked. She still felt uneasy in her heart. Although Princess Qi was a disciple of Fengyi Sect, both King Qi and Fengyi Sect It was not harmonious. She knew this well. Although King Qi didn't treat her differently because of Master Jianjun, Su Qing was still anxious.

Walking into the big tent, Su Qing's originally nervous thoughts finally calmed down. Seeing King Qi, who was standing in the tent and smiling while looking at him, Su Qing felt relieved for some reason, and walked forward and said, " The final general knocked upon the prince, and the supervisor of the army was safe and sound. This is a letter brought by the adult’s life."

Li Xian looked at Su Qing, although his face was calm and smiling, his heart was turbulent. His confidant guard once persuaded him to put Su Qing idle or even imprison him so that the court would no longer doubt him, but Li Xian But he refused without thinking. When did Li Xian need to use the life and death of others to wash his innocence. Su Qing’s existence reminded him of many things in the past. Qin Zheng was smart and beautiful when he was a teenager. It was the first time he devoted himself wholeheartedly. He also smelled Ziyan, that indifference as frost, but his only respect in Fengyi Gate Li Xian didn’t want Su Qing to be treated unfairly. But Li Xian also knew that his situation was not much better. What he did before was enough to allow Li Zhi to put himself in jail without any excuses. He really had to protect Su Qing, and the damage to him was definitely not small.

Fortunately, in addition to himself, there is Jiang Zhe in Zezhou Daying. At the beginning, Li Xian was a little worried after learning about Su Qing. Jiang Zhe seemed to hate Fengyimen because of his gritted teeth. Being a disciple of Wen Ziyan is equivalent to being a descendant of Fengyi Sect. Will Jiang Zhe let Su Qing be spared? Li Xian is not sure, but to his surprise, it was Jiang Zhe. Saved Su Qing, which made Li Xian more respect and trust Jiang Zhe. Of course, for Li Xian, who is the prince of the clan, if Jiang Zhe’s decision is accepted by the court, it will be an obvious message that the court will no longer hold people connected with Fengyimen to guilt, which will make many people's minds. Ann, although I don't know how Li Zhi will decide, Li Xian can feel the meaning, and he also believes that Li Zhi will make a wise decision.

Hiding the thoughts in his mind, Li Xian took the letter in Su Qing's hand. It was said that it was a letter, but it was actually a longan white wax pill. Li Xian picked up a piece of tissue paper from Shuai's case and put the wax pill. Wrap it with tissue paper, and then picked up a paper cutting knife placed on the bookcase and skillfully stroked the surface of the wax pellets. After the wax pellets were cut open, the residual green liquid leaked out of the wax pellets, which soon penetrated the tissue paper. Take out a small circle of honey-colored wax pill, wipe the green liquid on it with tissue paper, and then crush the honey-colored wax pill through the tissue paper, and take out a thin silk silk from the tissue paper. During this period, Li Xian's movements were very careful. Never let that green liquid get on your hands. Su Qing could see the gods, with doubts in her eyes, she couldn't help asking: "His Royal Highness, what is going on?"

Li Xian did not lift his head and said: "This was designed by the village of Chu. The wax pill has two layers inside and outside, and the middle is filled with venom. If an unsuspecting person breaks it directly with his hands, he can't help but be invaded Chu Xianghou was cautious about dipping the letter paper inside. Presumably this letter is very important. He is worried about being snatched from it halfway."

Su Qing's heart was stunned, the township of Chu was really powerful, and I am afraid that it would be tempting to let myself send this letter. If I had the heart to spy on secrets, then he must be poisoned and died, but Su Qing did not feel dissatisfied in his heart. Zi Yan can still be given a heavy responsibility by Jiang Zhe. This kind of trust is already rare and precious. Su Qing will only admire Jiang Zhe's methods, but will not produce resentment.

Li Xian looked at the dense handwriting on the chiffon, frowning for a while, thinking for a while, then shook his head slightly, sighed, and put the chiffon on the handsome case. This time he was defeated. Li Xian didn't take it to heart. Since he joined the army, he has not known how many defeats he has defeated. He has also dealt with more tragic defeats, so after the defeat, he was busy reorganizing the soldiers and preparing to fight again. He couldn't think of Jiang Zhe. He thought more deeply and farther than he thought. Obviously it was a defeat, but he thought of a strategy to take advantage of the defeat. The picture on this letter made Li Xian's heart cold. It can make such people be loyal to each other. No wonder the second brother can win. Li Xian was really convinced now that he won the throne.

He looked at Su Qing, who looked coldly waiting for his order, and smiled: "General Su, you take a day off, and you will see Chu Xianghou tomorrow, lead him back to the army, tell him what he entrusted, I It must be done."

Su Qing was at a loss, but she had been in the army for many years, and she naturally knew what was ordered to do, so she promised. Nothing happened overnight. Of course, Su Qing didn't know that King Qi Babaili quickly handed over a memorial that night.

The next day Su Qinggu walked on her way. According to her idea, it would be better to bring more than a thousand cavalry to pick up Jiang Zhe, but Qi Wang said that the Northern Han Army’s secret spy had retreated, and the place was already under the control of the Yong Army. Among them, so there is no need to be so troublesome, and Jiang Zhe also has the protection of tiger guards, so that he can move the teacher and move the crowd, I am afraid that Jiang Zhe is reluctant. Su Qing naturally does not have any objections. She tried the trick with Xiao Shunzi. It is certain that Xiao Shunzi's martial arts should be in the middle of Duan Lingxiao. There were assassins in the Northern Han Dynasty. Could it be higher than Duan Lingxiao, so Su Qing was not worried either, but for the sake of safety, Su Qing was still cautious all the way, and went back to Jiang Zhe's hiding place after traveling a few circles.

We said hello to the guards who were on guard outside. She walked into Jiang Zhe’s residence and saw a square table and two wooden chairs in the courtyard, where Jiang Zhezheng and Ji Xuan were playing chess, although Not enough medicine, but Ji Xuan's body gradually improved. He likes to play chess by nature, and he usually drags Zhao Liang to play against him when he is very sick. Now he can't help it. Especially Jiang Zhe’s chess skill is not ordinary. It is often Ji Xuan who allows his four sons to kill Jiang Zhe to the ground. Since he can’t fight with force, Ji Xuan prefers to hit the younger generation he dislikes under the chessboard. However, Jiang Zhe was embarrassed to decline, so he had to look at the chessboard with a bitter expression.

After surrendering, I looked at Ji Xuan’s triumphant old face and muttered a few words unwillingly, but he came over with a cold eye, I immediately laughed with him and started to pack the pieces, but to be honest, I didn’t Not angry. Although this old man has a weird temper and often embarrass me, after the initial irritation, I now like this feeling. For a long time, people around me have either respected me like a **** or feared me like a snake. A few close people love me and value me, but there is no such friend who treats me as an ordinary person. Although this old man always poses his face, I think he is approachable, and although he looks unpleasant to me, he does not have any strong hostility. Or Xiao Shunzi would not allow him to stay by my side. The old man is a very good yearning friend, so I was willing to be bullied by him.

When Su Qing walked into the courtyard, what she saw was such a scene. She couldn't help but smile in her heart and reported to her: "My lord, the general has already met the marshal, and the lord said he would ask the lord to return to camp quickly, and said Everything is done according to the adult’s plan."

I smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Ji, please ask your nephew to help you pack up. We will be on the road after lunch."

Ji Xuan's hand shook, and the hand that was picking up the chess piece shook. A chess piece fell on the chessboard with a soft sound, and his expression became sad and said: "I obey the orders."

I know he is unhappy, but I can't say anything to him at this time. I gave Zhao Liang a wink at Zhao Liang. He stepped forward and helped Ji Xuan down. I smiled and said, "Xiao Shunzi, Go and pack up. Remember to bring the old Mr. Ji Xuan's original copy. The old man promised to lend it to me for a few days. By the way, tell Hu Yanshou and prepare to leave here."

Xiao Shunzi smiled slightly, waved to summon two tiger guards, let them guard me, his figure just disappeared in the wing, I stood up and said: "Let’s go, go to the lake This is really a good place to take a walk, but unfortunately there will be no chance to come in the future."

A tiger guard said loudly: "My lord, Li is not here, so be careful."

I impatiently said: "There are no enemies here. What are you worried about? Can you still protect me, General Su, you have worked hard all the way, let's go and rest first."

Somehow, Su Qing always felt anxious and uneasy in her heart. She subconsciously refused to say: "My lord, it is better to let the generals attend." As soon as these words came out, she clearly saw Jiang Zhe A cold light flashed in his eyes, revealing a rather interesting look.

I looked at Su Qing, and I couldn’t help wondering if she had guessed something, but it’s not appropriate to have her by her side. I still refused: “No, General Su, let’s go and rest first.” Su Qing saw my words. With a commanding tone, he had to retreat.

I walked next to the hot spring lake and looked at the bottom of the lake, like a clear jasper lake. In this remote country, there is a lake of hot springs gathering the clear water, creating this peachy resort, which is really shocking. I can take refuge here after the defeat. This is probably a gift from God. The more I think about it, the more I love this place I have lived for a few days. I leaned down and stretched out my hand to gently move the warm lake, Bibo. The ripples shattered my figure, and couldn't help but mutter in a low voice: "Biquan gushes out of the lake, and I want to wash the world's ancient dust." Just after chanting a few words, someone behind me slapped his hand and said: "Good poetry, hear Chu The poem of the prince of the village is the best in the world, and it is indeed well-deserved when I see it today. With such a beautiful day, Jianghouye should have no regrets even if he died here!"

I smiled slightly, and said in my heart: "You are finally here." Knowing that the person shouldn't do it right away, I stood up and turned around, only to see that the two tiger guards who were behind me were stiff. Standing still, and behind them, a mighty man wearing a tiger guard's armor, but with a very strange appearance, stood with his hands behind his hands. His expression was outstanding and his courage was even more impressive. I laughed loudly. Said: "It turns out that it was the Grand Prince Duan Lingxiao who came here. Zhe never welcomed him far away. It was really impolite." At this moment, the figure flashed in the distance, and the guards who realized that I was in danger were rushing over, and a green color The figure is the quickest. It was twenty feet away in a flash. Just as he was about to move forward, Duan Lingxiao said sternly: "If anyone dares to cross this line, I should kill Chu Xianghou immediately." With a flick, a burst of energy came out, drawing a horizontal line on the ground fifteen feet away, Xiao Shunzi stopped outside the line, his eyes revealed a cold murderous intent, but finally did not cross the line. At this time, Hu Yanshou and Su Qing had also arrived. After falling on the horizontal line, they both looked anxious and panicked.

But I was calm, and smiled and said: "I have heard that the first disciple of the Demon Sect is extraordinary. The last time the Grand Master killed me and many people in Da Yong, Zhe has been engraved in my heart. Today, the Grand Master must have come to take the life of Jiang Zhe. Right."

Duan Lingxiao was not in a hurry at the moment. He knew that no matter what, as long as he killed Jiang Zhe, he would surely alarm everyone, so he didn't worry about getting out. With his martial arts, as long as he didn't work hard and didn't fall into battle, There are a few fellow juniors outside to meet him. It is not difficult to escape, and he is only one foot away from Jiang Zhe, while the highest evil shadow of martial arts is 15 meters away from him. This distance is the master himself. Don't even want to stop yourself from killing this weak scholar, so he didn't rush to start. After all, he was a little curious about this Jiang Zhe.

I saw that he was not taking action for the time being, but my heart was slightly wide. If he fights for a while, I won’t have the opportunity to speak calmly like this. Look at the two guards standing on the side, and see that they are both Angrily and sweating, but unable to move, he asked: "Daniel Duan, why didn't your Excellency attack these two guards? Although Zhe felt grateful, he felt a little strange."

Duan Lingxiao smiled and said: "I am not soft-hearted, but I just heard that Chu Xianghou is good at using poison. In the past, he used this to restrain the Fengyimen, and I wanted to talk to Hou Ye, so I stayed The lives of these two people are hoped to be restrained by the Chu Xianghou and dare not use poison without authorization, so as not to harm the lives of these two people."

My eyes flashed, and said, "Don’t you forget that Mr. Duan, they are all my guards. They stayed by my side just to protect my safety. I just killed them together. No one can blame me, even they themselves, under Jiuquan would think so."

A warm light flashed in the eyes of the two guards, and they seemed to agree with my words. Although Duan Lingxiao couldn't see their expressions, but only by the change in their breathing, they knew that the two guards were really brave and loyal. However, he did not worry at all, saying: "If someone else might do this, Duan feels that with the temperament of Lord Jiang Hou, he is naturally unkind to the enemy, but he is kind to his own people. This is Duan. After reading the information related to Hou Ye, I came to the conclusion, and if that were not the case, Yu Fei would not be able to escape from Hou Ye. Now if it is said that Hou Ye will secretly poison the two people’s lives. , Duan never believes it."

I’m speechless for a while, although he said that Qiu Yufei’s incident was just a coincidence, but thinking about it carefully, I really don’t like to behave against people around me, let alone anything else. If I hadn’t arranged it in advance, what happened today? In such a situation, I can poison, and it is definitely difficult to start. After all, these two guards are old people who followed me when they were in the cold garden. This time they put them in a dangerous situation, and I was already uneasy. Up.

Duan Lingxiao saw that my expression changed, knowing the key to me, so he said unhurriedly: "Jianghouye assisted His Royal Highness Yongwang to ascend the throne of God, and then abandoning his power to retreat to the East China Sea. Duan was very impressed. It's a pity that Lord Hou couldn't leave behind the kindness of the emperor and his ministers, and left the reclusive life to help King Qi attack me in the Northern Han Dynasty. Although I deeply admire the talent of my husband, now I can only meet life and death, but if Lord Hou agrees to go back to Linquan from now on To make suggestions for Dayong, Duan can let him go once today."

I sighed lightly and said: "The prosperity and honor of me is just a passing moment. It's just that Jiang is the most greedy and fearful of death in his life. If Da Yongruo can't dominate the world, Jiang can't live and work in peace and contentment in this life. I can lead it. But the eldest son pretends to say this, do you want to weaken the fighting spirit of my subordinates? In fact, there is no power to restrain the chickens, so the eldest son does not need to bother so much.

Duan Lingxiao sighed: "Master Hou has been worried. Duan just can't bear the sadness of his fourth brother. Before he went to the East China Sea, he once shared a book with me about his friendship with Master Hou, although he was determined to put Master Hou on that day. I am dead, but I have great admiration for Lord Hou. I know that Yu Feiluoluo is very close, and I have few friends in my life, so I can’t bear to hurt Lord Hou’s life. However, even though the army was defeated this time, I still did not hurt my vitality. Leaving the protection of the army at this time is the only opportunity for our army to weaken your army. Originally, if Hou Ye was willing to agree to retreat, Duan wanted to invite Hou Ye to Jinyang to recuperate. Unfortunately, my kindness was not accepted by Hou Ye. It’s a life and death meeting."

I didn’t get angry but laughed. If I had only been greedy for life and fear of death, and promised to go into seclusion, Ling Xiao would definitely ask me to go with him to Jinyang, and even swear not to hurt my life in the name of Sect Master, but I am a dignified army of the Yongjian army, and the lieutenant, Chu Xianghou was really coerced into the capital of the Northern Han Dynasty. What face do I have to meet Princess Changle and the emperor? This Demon Sect is really a big tone. Unfortunately, although Jiang Zhe is greedy and fearful of death, I am not a thief. I could risk my life to drink Yongwang’s wine. How can I fall into life and death today? From the human situation, I didn't set up a snare beforehand, waiting for Duan Lingxiao to cast himself, I would never be willing to be captured.

I regained my cold and merciless state of mind, and said: "Grandpa Duan, have you ever wondered why Su Qing came to meet him alone?"

Duan Lingxiao's heart shuddered, and the thin body of the young man in front of him suddenly exudes infinite majesty and murderousness~IndoMTL.com~ It is impressive. While paying attention to the movement around him, he said: "It must be your army who thinks our army The Scouts have all retreated, right?"

I shook my head and said: "No, Zhe is most used to falling into the rock in his life, so he can't help but treat a gentleman like a villain. It is also a philosophical pride. It is expected that your army will take the opportunity to assassinate, instead of waiting for your army to assassinate. It's better to lead the snake out of the cave. I expected that the one who assassinated it would be the big son Duan. Xiao Tong's martial arts is not as good as Xiao Shunzi. He is also a scout in the army and can't easily take risks, so it must be the big son, but the wilds are vast. Our concealment is difficult to find. If I were the eldest son, I would also stare at our army camp, because I must get in touch with the Chinese army. So I sent Su Qing back to report the letter. , There is Duan Invincible in Anze. It should be possible to know that Su Qing is beside me. As expected, the eldest son has followed Su Qing to this point. I have ordered Hu Chengwei to focus on the periphery. If you want to succeed in the assassination, you must I had to wait for the least time for the guards around me, so I sent Xiao Shunzi away and brought only two guards to the lake. As expected, your Excellency changed into the costumes of the guards around me and went to the lake. Assassination, I don’t know whether the guards held by you are alive or dead?"

Duan Lingxiao's heart was cold, what Jiang Zhe had done for the last few days was as if he had seen him. He once again focused on it, but still didn't realize that there was someone within two feet of his side. He thought to himself and said: "Naturally, he died, but Hu Laiwei was really powerful. I shot it myself, and one person almost shouted out. However, in order to avoid disturbing everyone, I only killed three people. I will not feel heartache if I want to come to Master Hou."

But I really felt a pain in my heart. Although I knew that there must be sacrifice, it still made me feel guilty. I couldn't help but hide my face and said: "No, you guys do it."