The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 16: 3 Gu Pinfan

In December of the seventh year of Longsheng, Dayong defeated Huainan horribly, Huainan Jiedu envoy Pei Yun and Jingbei General Sun Ji wrote to apologize, and Emperor Yong sighed that the two Qings were innocent. Self, fast and sacrifice to the heavens, to tell the heroic soul.

——"Zi Zhi Tong Jian Yong Ji San"

"Jiangxia Daying moved eastward on November 4, and was heavily guarded along the way, claiming that because Huaixi was in emergency, Jiujiang was empty, and it was approaching Jiujiang to prevent the Yongjun from crossing the river."

In the cold garden, under the bright light, Huo Cong was reading aloud while holding the manuscript, while Jiang Zhe was leaning on the soft couch and playing with the crystal clear black jade chess pieces. Xiao Shunzi was Sitting on the chair opposite the chess ground, frowning and looking at the chess board in front of him, the white chess on the board is about to be surrounded by black chess. This is a very difficult situation. It can't be called a national player, but it's easy to beat Jiang Zhe, so Huo Cong clearly read the military newspaper sent by the Ministry of War, and still peeked at it from time to time.

When Huo Cong read that Jiang Xia Daying joined the battle at Guazhou Ferry, I stopped playing chess and raised my head and said: "Lu Can has grown a lot, and he is bold enough. Jiujiang emptiness is not him. Was it caused by one hand? Instead of competing with Pei Yun in Huaidong, he transferred Jiujiang Daying to Jingkou, creating signs of instability in the central defense line of Southern Chu, and then mobilizing Jiangxia Daying to Jiujiang on the excuse of the emptiness of Jiujiang. The western wall was demolished to supplement the eastern wall, but it actually confuses our army's eyes and ears. For one thing, it prevents our army from thinking that there will be a cavalry camp to help Shouchun. Secondly, it also makes our army ignore the Jiangxia Day Camp and the Jiujiang Day Camp. A decisive battle in Yangzhou is possible. However, Lu Can’s plan is also extremely dangerous. The Huaixi battle is not divided, and Jingxiang has our army cruising. Once Shouchun falls, or General Changsun bypasses Jingxiang and goes straight to Jingnan, The Chu army will all be in a place where there is no more disaster. But Lu Can must have known that this time our army’s main attack direction is not Xiangyang, and General Changsun is a steadfast man who will not take risks to advance. Only the battle of Huaixi, Lu Can It is indeed a risk, but this move has already become famous. If there is a 30% chance of winning the battle of Huaixi, it will be worth it. Well, Cong'er, read Huaixi’s military newspaper, I want to see where Lu How did Chan arrange it?"

Huo Cong found Huaixi’s military report and read it in detail in order. When he read that Lu Yun and Shi Guan’s son Shi Yujin killed Dongshan, my hand shook, but there was no expression on my face. Instead, he smiled and said, "Okay, Lu Can did a good job. If the pheasant eagle does not drive out of the nest, he can't flap his wings and fly high. Lu Can put his parents and children in a dangerous place. No wonder the Huaixi army is so tenacious, otherwise Cui Jue , Dong Shan is also a rare fierce general, and will not be blocked in Shouchun. In fact, the emperor underestimates the enemy. If you send a cautious general and send tens of thousands of horses to guard against the enemy’s reinforcements, it will definitely not make the army because After a long battle, the army was defeated like a mountain. In fact, it’s no wonder that Lu Can’s cavalry camp is so secretive that Si Wencao knows nothing about it. I am afraid that even the Southern Chu court did not know it. With reinforcements, it’s no wonder that Cui Jue and Dong Shan are slacking off. However, it is quite surprising that Dong Shan was killed by two boys under the age of fifteen. I remember he was a strong general."

Huo Cong said: "According to Si Wencao’s subsequent investigation, General Dong had a hard time fighting after the break. At that time, he should have been at the end of the battle, and Major General Lu and Major General Shi were both rare young warriors, so they were able to achieve such a record. I heard that the fighting at the time was very dangerous, and the two major generals almost died."

I sighed softly: "After this battle, the morale of the Huaixi army and civilians was soaring. Although Lu Yun was young, he has become a force that cannot be ignored by the Southern Chu military. Lu Can will definitely take the opportunity to expand and prepare for war in Huaixi. Control of Huaixi. After the Huaixi military is strong, they can attack Suzhou and Xuzhou to the northeast, or Haozhou and Suiyang to the northwest. Within a few years, Lu Can will repeatedly send troops from Huaixi to attack Huaibei and train soldiers. ."

Huo Cong said in a puzzled way: "Sir, although Lu Can has mastered Jiangnan military power, Dayong has a millionaires. This defeat has not hurt his muscles and bones. Lu Can should rest and recuperate. How can he take the initiative to challenge Da Yongnan. What about the war?"

I chuckled and said, "Although Lu Can has the military power of Jianghuai, his heart is not ruthless enough. Most of the imperial army is still in the hands of Shang Weijun. Jianye is still the world of the Shang clan, and Lu Can has military power in the hands of Lu Can. The heavier the weight, the more some civil servants who claim to be loyal will worry about his rebellion by relying on the military power, so Shang Weijun’s supporters will increase. Wait, wait, after the meritorious deeds, some people will try to eliminate them. Lu Can’s power is weak. So if he wants to protect himself, he can only take the initiative to send troops, and the border wars are endless to save his wealth and life."

A cold light flashed in Huo Cong's eyes and said: "The merits are not rewarded. This is an unforgivable sin. Will General Lu simply stand on his own as the king? By then, Jiangnan will be a piece of iron, and there will be no chance. "

I raised my voice and laughed and said: "Cong'er, do you think mutiny is such an easy thing? Yes, Lu Can has a heavy hand. Once his army is developed and established, he can plow the court and sweep the acupoints, control the Southern Chu court, and even stand on his own. Be the king. But some things cannot be achieved by the army alone. Once Lu Can rises up to rebel, those soldiers who serve because of the reputation of Lu Jia’s loyalty will be disappointed, and there will even be soldiers who will be the king. Don’t forget Xiangyang Rong. Although Yuan, Huaixi Shiguan, and Jiamengguan Yumian all respect Lu Can as their head, and they have many ties to the Lu family, they are even more loyal ministers of Southern Chu. If they were to rebel with Lu Can, I’m afraid it would not be enough. Yes. Moreover, Shang Weijun has been in control of the court for many years, and has a tangled relationship with the major families of Southern Chu. Now, sixty-seven out of ten officials of the Southern Chu court are the Shang clan. If Lu Canqing is on the side of the monarch, these officials What should I do? They were all killed. The Southern Chu court was completely empty, and the political situation immediately fell into chaos. If they did not kill, would these people really respect the Lu family as king? The Lu family’s power was mainly concentrated in the military, and there was no way to control the whole The court of Southern Chu, I am afraid that by then the government will be controlled by aristocratic powers that came in. At that time, the major families will inevitably attack each other in order to fight for power and gain. I am afraid that the situation in Southern Chu will be more erosive. Therefore, Lu Can cannot use mutiny. The only way to solve the pressure that is about to face is to provoke foreign troubles. As long as the Jianghuai war is still going on, Shang Weijun and others dare not harm Lu Can and his soldiers casually. And the heart of Da Yong’s Nan Zheng is What will not be eliminated, instead of sitting and waiting for Da Yong to attack, it is better to take the initiative to attack. You can also use these small-scale battles to sharpen morale, train soldiers, and make the border of Southern Chu as stable as Mount Tai. What?"

Huo Cong was fascinated, and it took a long time to say: "Sir, Shang Weijun is afraid of Lu Can's military power, so he must not dare to act rashly, and instead of fighting for power in the court, Lu Can is better to control the army outside. Once the situation in the south of the Yangtze River is stable, Dayong will not be able to smoothly destroy the South Chu, and the world is difficult to unify. Isn’t it that the soldiers will never stop."

I glanced at him and said, "Lu Can is a man with great loyalty. The reason why he fights for military power is only because he does not want to see Da Yong Tieqi go south. For him, his main army, Shang Weijun is in power, that's the best. Of course, he will have a high position in the future, and whether he will not be a minister is still unknown, but in my opinion, this person has no possibility of rebellion. The Lu family generals, loyalty It has been deeply entrenched, and Lu Can is no exception. Although his methods are more powerful and act less fearful, he has no self-reliance. But although his intentions are good, Shang Weijun will not agree with it. Now it is only temporary. Compromise, this kind of separation of military and political power cannot be sustained after all, unless the Southern Chu Kingdom has enough prestige to regain military and political power, or Shang Weijun is willing to be convinced, but these two points are unrealistic. The North-South confrontation cannot last forever. When the other side is lost, one side must be wiped out. This is the case with the two countries, and the same is the case with the two officials. Even if Lu Can seeks completeness, or uses some thunder means to suppress this hidden danger, once it breaks out, it will be a horrible change. Only Nanchu. If monarchs and ministers are not too stupid, there should be no problem in maintaining a balance for several years. However, Cong'er, if you ask what these things do, do you want to compete with Lu Can to see who is the first person under my sect? "

Huo Cong showed an embarrassed look on his face and said: "Why did the disciple have this intention? It was King Jiajun asked me to test her husband. I want to know if the husband has already developed a strategy for the peace of Chu, perhaps it is the king of Qi. Your Highness's order."

I sneered coldly and said, "Just take care of your business. Since Li Lin is the king of the county, it's okay to take some thoughts. You are only a white robe, why so many things? You just need to read your book well, yes. Yes, tomorrow you will sort out the military newspapers sent by the Ministry of Defense and return them. You will say that Jiang is an idle person and is not interested in these military reports. If there are any more such documents to be sent in the future, I will say that I am recovering from illness and have no time. Pay attention to matters outside of you, and don’t allow you to take these military reports without authorization."

Huo Cong muttered in his heart, didn’t you listen very seriously, and analyzed the situation plausibly, but now you have changed your mouth again, but hurriedly said: "It's all the disciples who are the masters without authorization, please forgive me." Retired respectfully.

Looking at Huo Cong’s back, a sneer appeared on the corner of my mouth, huh, what did the king of Qi mean? The king of Jiajun was mostly ordered by the prince, and most of the prince was ordered by the emperor, just to try Take a look at my mind. It seems that the fiasco of the attack on Chu has made the Emperor Yong more clear-headed, and he naturally thought of my letter of the day. It seems that the emperor has already understood that it is not me who loves my homeland, but that they underestimate the enemy. Now that the situation has changed so far, these people must all want to hear my judgment. But I, Jiang Zhe, is a person who is called upon and leaves when he is called. Since they had suspected me, I simply did not intervene in the battle of Yongchu. This is my hope. Anyway, their emperors and ministers are all experienced The famous generals in the war are working step by step. In this case, with 20 to 30 years of hard work, there should be no problem in capturing Nanchu, right? After all, there are still many hidden worries within Nan Chu. If Lu Can is not enterprising, I expect him to experience drastic changes within four to five years. The current lord of Nan Chu, Zhao Long, should be crowned in a few years. At that time, he should be pro-government. That was the best opportunity for Shang Weijun to regain military power. However, Lu Can's methods these days are vicious. Unlike his style, it is difficult to change the style of acting alone. It is mostly Wei Yin's plan. The two people cooperate like fish, which is very detrimental to Nanzheng. That's all, why am I thinking about Ping Chu again? Didn't I think I should stay out of the matter?

I turned my face to see Xiao Shunzi still thinking, I secretly smiled, a few days ago I got a national player's game record, there are a few exquisite chess games on it, and I specially set one, which finally stumped him and let him I got back some face, remembering the horror of being killed in cold sweat before, I looked at Xiao Shunzi triumphantly, hoping to see him admit defeat. Unexpectedly, when I was triumphant, Xiao Shunzi suddenly stretched his brows and put down a white crystal chess piece. The situation was suddenly reversed. The troubled white **** stood out, turning defeat into victory, and confronting black chess. I sighed, knowing that I didn’t have trouble with Xiao Shunzi, I took out the chess book from under the jade pillow, and after throwing it to him, I pushed aside the chessboard a bit angrily, and lay on my back on the soft couch with warmth underneath. The soft bedding, the air with a faint fragrance, made me feel tired. In order not to want Changle to speak for the emperor, I plan to stay in the cold garden these days.

Xiao Shunzi smiled slightly, opened the chess book and turned it over, received it, and then packed up the chess pieces, while saying: "The son, are you fighting with the emperor? After all, he is the king, and the son is the minister." /

For a long time, Jiang Zhe remained silent. When Xiao Shunzi packed up his chess pieces and thought that Jiang Zhe would not answer, Jiang Zhe said calmly: "In case of trouble, we must prevent the slightest failure. This time the emperor can distrust me, then What about the future? I can’t leave hidden dangers. And if I behave generously and tolerantly, with the emperor’s intellect, how can I fail to see that I have doubts about him, he will believe me only if I am embarrassed by my nature. He did not change his perception of him because of this."

Xiao Shunzi was silent, he did not continue to ask, for example, is Jiang Zhe really dissatisfied with the emperor in his heart? Does Jiang Zhe really still miss Nan Chu, so he is unwilling to offer advice to Ping Chu? Once Jiang Zhe makes a decision, no matter how unreasonable, he will not object. After putting away the Qiping, he added some benzoin to the incense burner, and then took a blanket to cover Jiang Zhe who had fallen asleep. After doing all this, he sat on the futon on the side to meditate and adjust his breath. For him, sleep is no longer an important thing.

After a while, he frowned slightly and glanced at Jiang Zhe who was still sleeping. He turned and pushed open the door of the room and walked out. At a glance, he saw a group of people coming here, one of them wearing a big cloak. , Covering his face, but the faintly exposed bright yellow robe and the guards around him still made Xiao Shunzi recognize him at a glance. When those people approached, the middle-aged man who covered his face said: "Is Suiyun already asleep?"

Xiao Shunzi lowered his head and raised his eyebrows and said: "The son has fallen asleep. It is difficult for the son to sleep recently, so I lighted a benzoin. I am afraid that the son will not wake up before tomorrow morning, and the son has been unwell recently. I'm afraid I can't pick it up."

The man smiled bitterly, raised his head, his hood slipped off, revealing his old but still graceful face. He ordered the Ministry of War to send documents in advance and passed the test of Huo Cong, originally to express his apology. But now it seems that Jiang Zhe doesn't appreciate it. This person is still the temperament of the year and has not changed so far. Thinking of this, Li Zhi apologizes for his suspicion of Jiang Zhe a few days ago. Look at Li Shun who stands in front of him. Although his posture is so humble, Li Zhi knows that that kind of obedience is just a disguise of appearance. He believes that if he wants to force in, the evil shadow Li Shun will not care about his identity. Once things get to that point, there is no room for recovery. In desperation, Li Zhi had to turn around and leave, thinking about how to persuade Jiang Zhe this time. It shouldn't be more difficult than persuading him to serve him.

Next, when the courtiers of the Yong Dynasty were busy dealing with the aftermath of the defeat, the Chu Junhou, who had always lived in the simplest form, became the target of the courtiers of the Yong Dynasty. A rumor circulated quietly among the hundreds of officials in Yongdu. The emperor visited Princess Changle’s mansion several times, but was rejected by Jiang Zhe. Except for Shi Yu and others who had met Jiang Zhe’s strong side, the other courtiers were I can't believe this. In fact, this is nothing more than speculation. The emperor would not say this kind of embarrassment. The guards and servants next to him dare not say that it was the ups and downs of Princess Changle's mansion. Most of them were carefully arranged by the emperor and the queen, so this matter was originally no one said. But no matter how secretive things are, there are traces to be found. The emperor visited Princess Changle's mansion several times, but he always returned in disappointment. Various clues were passed on through the ears of the palace, and the truth was sketched out. It was spread out by people with a heart, and it was involved in street talks. It’s just that, even the most upright admonisher is silent, not to mention how powerful the Chu Junhou’s power is in secret. Only relying on the emperor’s trust in him, he also knows that if this person can’t kill him with a single blow, the most Good not to offend. Moreover, if this matter is unknown to the emperor, the emperor can still have some face, if it is spread out, I am afraid that it will make the emperor angry and angry, and the officials who provoked the incident will be in trouble.

This rumor has not yet subsided. After some more days, new rumors spread. Some people say that the reason why Hou Jiangzhe of Chu County refused to make suggestions and refuse to see him is because he is nostalgic for his homeland, and now Nanchu is famous The general of Jiang Zhe is his direct disciple. Jiang Zhe and the Lu clan of Nanchu have been disconnected, and they have had many contacts. This rumor is well-founded, and many officials and people believe it. Even the most important officials in the DPRK can't help but believe it.

Hearing this rumor, Li Zhi was very angry. Now, he naturally will not still doubt that Jiang Zhe will leave Dayong for the sake of Nanchu, but he also knows that Jiang Zhe has the most stubborn temperament. Now he is fighting against himself. , If he knew this rumors again, maybe he would really be silent in a rage, wouldn't it be terrible. So he ordered Ming Jiansi to investigate the source of the rumors, and then issued a strict order not to allow anyone to pass the news to Jiang Zhe. It's just that the rumors are full of Chang'an, and want to track down but there is no source to be found, Li Zhi can't help but Long Yan is furious, and the atmosphere in Yongdu becomes extremely tense.

A few days later, Li Xian came to the cold garden in a light-hearted manner. He came to seek peace on Li Zhi's will. This time, Nan Zheng Li Xian did not submit a letter to ask for his order. For one thing, he did not take the military strength of the Jianghuai River in South Chu into his eyes. In his view, he did not need him to sit in the battle against Jianghuai. It’s not too late to please. Secondly, because Lin Bi was about to give birth, he was also a little bit reluctant to let go of his wife and son, so Li Zhi had no intention of letting him go south, and he didn’t take the initiative to mention it. He was just a counselor beside him when making the plan for the south march That's it. At the beginning, Jiang Zhe wrote to oppose the South Expedition. Like Li Zhi, he thought that Jiang Zhe was unavoidable in his homeland, so the two brothers cooperated and tacitly concealed the matter so that no one would take the opportunity to attack Jiang Zhe. Unexpectedly, the Nanzheng defeated, Jiang Zhe's words Zhuji, Li Zhi and Li Xian were all generals who were killed from the battlefield. Naturally, they were not ordinary characters, and they soon realized their mistake of underestimating the enemy. After ten years of recuperation, it is not only Dayong who has restored national strength, but Nanchu is no longer the former fatigued scene. However, even though aware of this, the change in the situation is irreversible. Lu Can takes control of Jiangnan’s military power. As a result, the southern half of the Yangtze River cannot be subverted. In their eyes, Lu Can has become the biggest obstacle to Da Yong’s southern expedition. Lu Can, if you want to get rid of Lu Can, then one person's opinion is the most important, this person is Jiang Zhe. No matter how good Lu Can is, it cannot be denied that this person's abilities are mostly related to Jiang Zhe. In that case, who other than Jiang Zhe can formulate a smooth strategy? Neither Li Zhi nor Li Xian wanted the two countries to face off for decades.

Since Jiang Zhe doesn’t sell Li Zhi’s face, Li Xian is obliged to come to persuade him, but even though he is asking for help, Li Xian’s temperament is still so arrogant, rushing all the way, the guards at the Changle Princess House They didn't dare to stop, although the owner said that he would not see guests, but Li Xian went all the way to the cold garden, but no one dared to stop him. As soon as Li Xian walked to the entrance of the study, he heard Jiang Zhe's thunderous scolding. Li Xian was curious, and he seemed to have never seen Jiang Zhe curse people like this after so many years of friendship. He couldn't help but stop and listen.

I looked at Shen'er, who was kneeling there, and my heart was fierce. This stinky boy, obviously kneeling there, but if you look at his eyes, you know that he is clearly thinking about something. What do you mean by half regret? I couldn't help but cursed again: "I only know that martial arts practice is playful all day. I taught you to read personally. You actually sneaked it to me. After six months of reading the Analects, you couldn't memorize it. Listen, today you are fined to copy the Analects. Three times, if you can’t make it, don’t think about eating dinner."

Shen'er is eight years old this year. She is a handsome, smart and cute, but she has a clumsy stomach. It is harder for him to read than anything else. I don’t know who it is like. I have been familiar with the history of Scripture at his age. Now, his mother is also a clever person, so why is he so stupid, but the old monk Cizhen actually said that he is a martial arts genius, really unreasonable?

I just finished talking about punishment, Shen'er jumped up and said: "Daddy, then I will go to copy the book, but Daddy, I can’t memorize the Analects. It’s all about me. Daddy, you taught me. Okay, for a text, Dad is going to talk about it, and there are a lot of things that are missing. My sister also said that if you want to read, follow Brother Huo much better."

I almost fainted when I heard these words. I picked up the ruler and hit him on the palm of his hand. Unexpectedly, Jiang Shen turned and fled, very agile, and disappeared at the door in a blink of an eye like a wisp of smoke. I shouted One said: "Xiao Shunzi, get him back for me, I want to break his palm." Before the voice fell, she heard a cheer from Shen'er: "My father-in-law."

My heart shuddered, and I immediately changed my words: "Shen'er, run slowly, don't fall." Absolutely fatherly, Xiao Shunzi who was standing next to me gave a funny smile, of course the smile was violent. It was gone before.

Then I saw Li Xian pulling Shen'er in, with a very unkind expression. I swallowed and said, "It turns out that Brother Six is ​​here, making you laugh. Shen'er is too naughty." Alas, Since Li Xian returned to Chang'an, he has almost occupied Shen'er. Every time Shen'er comes back from Fuyun Temple and has not stayed at home for two or three days, he will be picked up by him. If I don’t agree, I have to face it. His Leng Sen face is better in the years when he pursued Lin Bi. After Li Ning was born, King Qi just got even worse. He first abducted Shen'er and called him his father-in-law, and then took it ceremoniously. It is my father who can hardly discipline his son. However, I touched my nose. If I hadn't liked to bully Shen'er since I was a child, this kid wouldn't change his mind so quickly, right?

Li Xian hesitated. He treated Shen'er as his own son. He was upset when he heard that Jiang Zhe wanted to hit Shen'er's palm, but he came here to make peace on behalf of the emperor. It’s not easy to show Jiang Zhe’s face, hesitated, and finally said: "Suiyun, I think you should ask Shen'er an enlightened gentleman. If you don’t want to, just let Huo Cong teach him. Listen to Roulan. , You like to cite scriptures when you speak, no wonder Shen'er can’t understand it."

Shen'er was very clever. He heard that her father-in-law’s tone was a little weak, and immediately became honest, looked at me eagerly, and said: "Daddy, Shen'er is too stupid to understand you. Unlike Brother Huo, you should let others teach me."

When I saw this, I couldn't help but smile. Who is this kid like?

At this time, King Qi said again: "Actually, Shen'er will not need ten years of cold window in the future. Isn't it good to be a general in the future? I think this kid has a solid foundation in martial arts, and he is courageous, a bit like me. "After that, he stroked Shen'er's head somewhat proudly. Shen'er also looked triumphant, as if Li Xian was his father. There was a sour feeling in my heart, and I said in a bad tone: "Xiao Shunzi, send Shen'er to his study to copy the book, and copy the Analects a hundred times. Look at him. If he dares to sneak back to Fuyun Temple, you will Catch him back and hit his board for me."

Shen'er sounded like five thunders, and immediately stayed still, until Xiao Shunzi stepped forward and picked him up and walked out the door, he yelled: "Uncle Shun for my life, my neck hurts. "Father-in-law, help, mother, help, brother Huo, help, sister." For a moment, the earth-shattering cry for help faded away. I couldn't help but feel ashamed. This kid really lost my face and gave Li Xian a fierce look. It was he who spoiled Shen'er, so no matter what he came to do today, I would not let him do what he wanted.

Li Xian is so smart, he knew at first sight that he still stabbed the hornet's nest. Jiang Zhe was clearly preparing to avenge his personal revenge, and he couldn't help showing a wry smile. The purpose of coming this time is absolutely impossible to achieve.

Nine-fold palace, dry towers, golden temple roads, jade carved fences, inside the imperial study room, Li Zhi frowned, looking at the secret memorial of a book case, but couldn’t calm down and read it, Song Wan Came in lightly and reported: "The emperor, His Royal Highness Qi Wang is outside."

Li Zhi hurriedly said: "What are you waiting for? When will he be so obedient? Hurry up." Song Wan walked out and soon led Li Xian into the study. Then he took the study without any orders. The servant girl retired, leaving room for the two brothers to talk in secret.

As soon as the figures of these people disappeared, Li Xian immediately regained his habit. He pulled a chair and sat on the lower head, complaining: "Brother Emperor, I can do something wrong with this matter. Suiyun doesn't listen to my advice at all."

Li Zhi didn't take Li Xian's arrogant behavior as a nuisance, and smiled: "Did you not pat your chest when you were going to say you can succeed?"

Li Xian said straightforwardly: "This, it's really not a coincidence." After saying that, Li Xian told the situation today. After hearing that, Li Xian smiled bitterly, and Li Xian said seriously: "Brother Emperor, it seems that Suiyun is just For a while, you will surely change your mind after some time. You don’t need to worry. Suiyun is in the same boat with us now. He won’t watch us capsize."

Li Zhi smiled bitterly: "Time waits for no one. If a few months pass, I am afraid that the Jianghuai line of defense will be solid, and we will have no chance. If there is no opinion on the cloud when formulating a Ping Chu strategy, I really don’t rest assured that the current Nanchu is not the former Nanchu. I don’t want this battle to be defeated and the people’s livelihood will suffer. So I must convince Suiyun to participate in this battle. In fact, I plan to establish Jiangnan in the next year. You are in charge of the line, and the governor Jingxiang and Jianghuai are in charge of the war. Suiyun I also intend to let him be a counselor with the army, so I need to convince him quickly. Suiyun's temperament is really too stubborn."

Li Xian only raised his eyebrows but made no sound when he heard the Jiangnan trip. But when he heard the last sentence, he smiled and said: "Suiyun is a state scholar, and the emperor treats him as a state scholar, so that he can serve him willingly. , In the world, besides the emperor, who else can control him? I think he was just annoyed for a while. In fact, I think his anger has disappeared, but there is no step down. If it weren't for my unlucky visit today, maybe He has followed me into the palace now."

Li Zhi also smiled slightly. He had a lot of eyes and ears in Princess Changle’s mansion. Naturally, he knew that Jiang Zhe’s mood had recovered in the past few days. Otherwise, he would not let Li Xian go to persuade him, but now Li Xian was pushed back. Who should be allowed to persuade? After thinking about it for a long time, there are not many of the important officials in the court that can talk to Jiang Zhe. Over the years, Jiang Zhe has been in the dynasty in Yongdu and has no acquaintance, just with the past. The subordinate officials of the Emperor Yong's Mansion also rarely had contact. What's more, this kind of thing can't be known to too many people, Li Zhi doesn't want to leave the impression that Jiang Zhe is pampered and proud. Suddenly, the two brothers sat in trouble, but they had no idea.

At this time, Song Wan came in again to report: "Enjoy the emperor, Master Xiahou Yuanfeng, please see me."

Li Zhi had no words, just waved his hand, and Song Wan stepped back. Li Xian knew that Xiahou Yuanfeng was Li Zhi's confidant, and he was responsible for supervising hundreds of officials. There were some secret things, so he didn't know it, so he got up and wanted to leave.

Li Zhi smiled and said: "Well, the sixth brother doesn't need to avoid it. I asked Xiahou to find out who was spreading the rumors recently. If you want to separate our monarchs and relatives, if you want to come to him, there is a result. You can listen to it. "

Not long after, Xiahou Yuanfeng walked in. Although he was in his early thirties, he had been in officialdom for many years, adding a touch of wind and frost, not like Junya Wushuang back then, but the years did not seem to leave him much Traces, Xiahou Yuanfeng is still handsome, handsome and elegant, living up to the reputation of a handsome man.

Entering the study, Xiahou Yuanfeng stepped forward to give a salute and said: "Enlighten to the emperor. After careful investigation, the rumors may be related to Nanchu."

Li Zhi is not surprised. Now the north-south confrontation, if someone wants to separate himself from Jiang Zhe, they are naturally the most eager in the Southern Chu people. He said indifferently: "This matter is inconvenient to publicize. You will submit the list. Go ahead and monitor them carefully in the future, and control them if there are any changes."

Xiahou Yuanfeng presented the written folds, and he was about to turn around and leave. He accidentally saw Li Xian's troubled face, his heart moved, and said: "The emperor and His Royal Highness Qi are worried about Chu Junhou? "

Li Zhi smiled bitterly when he heard the words: "Xiahou, what can you do to solve this?" He just asked casually. Xiahou Yuanfeng and Jiang Zhe have always had a grudge, Li Zhi would never believe what Xiahou Yuanfeng could have. Ways to persuade Jiang Zhe to offer advice. Unexpectedly, Xiahou Yuanfeng stepped forward respectfully and respectfully: "The minister's responsibility is to share the worries for the emperor's father, and the minister is willing to go to persuade Chu Junhou."

Li Zhi was taken aback, looked up and down Xiahou Yuanfeng for a moment, then said: "You may go and try." Xiahou Yuanfeng smiled and retired. It seemed that it was extremely easy to persuade Jiang Zhe, which made Li Zhi and Li Xian also gave birth to hope.

Flying snow covered the sky and densely covered with clouds. Sitting in Linbo Pavilion, I sat quietly and stroking the piano. The sound of the piano resembled the state of flying snow in the sky, and it was a whole body. For a long time, I pushed Yuqin away and sighed softly. The tree wanted to be quiet but the wind kept going. How could the turbulent undercurrents in Chang'an these days be hidden from my eyes and ears? Although the emperor intended to protect me, how could I not know these rumors that attacked me? exist. Stroking the broken lines on the piano body, I think of Qiu Yufei. Since the death of the Northern Han Dynasty, the Demon Sect has retired, but Duan Lingxiao and others can't get away casually. Duan Lingxiao lives in Da Nei, and Xiao Tong is with Lin Bi. , The other Demon Sect disciples either joined the army or stayed in the Da Nei as a guard. Although the Demon Sect disciples were relatively uncomfortable, their abilities and methods were outstanding. Now the Demon Sect has faintly become a force that can compete with Shaolin and other schools. Among them, only Qiu Yufei stayed aside and took Ling Duan to live in seclusion in the Jinghai Villa that I gave him. You can enjoy the scenery of the East China Sea all the year round, or you can enjoy the scenery of the East China Sea all the year round, or a small boat, a lonely sea, or a piano under the moon, free and easy, only hating me but being fettered by the red dust, and cannot leave Yongdu for a step. I took the warm wine that Xiao Shunzi handed over, and I drank it all in one go. The soft and sweet jelly made me feel intoxicated.

A guard came over in the snow, Xiao Shunzi walked out of the pavilion to hear what he had reported, and turned back and said: "Master, Xiahou Yuanfeng, please see you."

I was stunned for a moment. Why did the Xiahouyuan Summit come to me? Since the Dongchuan incident, this person has always been hiding away, as if I were a ghost, curious in my heart, I smiled and said, "Please, Master Xiahou Come here."

Not long afterwards, Xiahou Yuanfeng came with the guards. The snow-colored fur, the wind and the yushu, and the bright as the moon. If this person looks at his appearance, he would never think that he was the head of the Mingjian Division with blood-stained hands.

I stood up and greeted each other in the pavilion. The snow outside the pavilion was like weaving. Naturally, I would not go to experience the coldness in it. I stretched out my hand and asked Xiahou Yuanfeng to take a seat. I smiled and said, "I don’t know. How come Master Xiahou has time to visit, the snow is full, there are good guests coming to the door, not without wine, Xiao Shunzi, take a jar of imperial wine, this pot of'Ningchun' is too fragrant, Master Xiahou will not like it."

Xia Hou Yuanfeng laughed and said: "You don’t have to worry about Lord Hou. It has long been heard that the'Ningchun' wine brewed by Her Royal Highness Princess the Princess is mellow and soft, and the drink is like jade dew. The lower officials have long deliberately tasted the taste, but If you have no way to enter, if you are lucky enough to see it in person today, how can you miss the wine."

A gleam of light flashed in my eyes, and said: "This'Ningchun' wine is made from Changle. In addition to the essence of flowers, it also contains many nourishing medicines. Drinking it all year round can make people clever and light. Jian, it’s just too soft and mellow, not suitable for Yong people’s taste. I never thought that Master Xiahou could understand the beauty of it."

Xia Hou Yuanfeng respectfully said: "His Royal Highness is deeply emotional. This wine is made for Hou Ye Kangtai. How can those outsiders know the heart of the Princess, how can they appreciate the profound meaning of this wine, and those ordinary people are not qualified. Taste this peerless wine."

I heard that Xiahou Yuanfeng’s purpose was already known here, and I used Changle’s affection to remind me not to forget the unbreakable bond between myself and the Dayong imperial family, but he was smart enough to take advantage of Changle’s sincere "concentration". "Spring" wine expresses my heart, but it makes me not annoyed.

Moving him to sit down, I personally poured a glass of wine for him, and said, "Since Master Xiahou knows the preciousness of this wine, please have a glass. Only twenty-four jars of this wine are made every year, except for the queen mother. Except for the altars of Empress, Empress Empress, and Princess Qi, there is no more spread."

Xiahou Yuanfeng took his seat calmly and said: "The grace of Queen Jingmeng, the gift of a pot of'Ningchun', is the honor to taste this rare wine. If the Lord Hou is generous today, it is better to let the officials drink more. A few cups."

I already guessed I knew the origin of Xiahou Yuanfeng, but I was also curious as to why he believed that he could convince me, so I deliberately ignored his intentions, and instead diligently persuaded him to drink, quoting scriptures and quotations from the vast Feixue outside the pavilion, and Xia Houyuan Feng started discussing poetry and poetry. He has known Xia Hou Yuanfeng for so many years. He only knows that he is careful, ingenious, capable, martial arts, and cruel. But when I talked about it today, I realized that this person is both civil and martial arts, and he was intentionally embarrassed at first. After studying and talking about it for a long time, I found it very enjoyable to chat with this person, and I couldn't help but gradually forgot his intention.

Xia Hou Yuanfeng saw the atmosphere melted, and he was secretly happy, and said: "The official heard that in the Northern Han Dynasty, Hou Ye used to have a poem with him to express his heart, and there are two sentences in it, "I don’t want to come home." Goose, I'm buried in the Chu River bank's sentence, I don't know the truth?"

There was a movement in my heart, knowing that he finally started to attack. The verses he mentioned are the sorrows and poems that I feel from Tan Ji’s death sentence. Xiahou Yuanfeng also knows about this, not at all. Surprisingly, he was the head of Ming Jiansi. At that time, the guards around me were all masters of Hu Benwei. Someone must send this poem to Yuqian. Xiahou Yuanfeng was favored by Li Zhi. This is not a secret, he knew it was possible. But does he mean that I miss my homeland? A faint sarcasm smile appeared at the corner of my mouth, and I said lightly: "The thinking of the old country, the natural feelings of human beings, dare Master Xiahou dare to give me a copy?"

Xia Hou Yuanfeng changed the subject again, saying: "This time General Pei took a risk in Huaidong, and calculated Chuzhou. Although he made great contributions, he was too risky."

I said casually: "General Pei has such a temperament, he likes to fight himself in battle, but if it's a critical juncture, he won't do it."

Xia Hou Yuanfeng smiled and said: "However, General Pei is very courageous. Zhenhuai Tower publicly insulted Lord Hou's dear relatives, and he would admire him even if he wanted to come."

My heart was stunned, and my eyes lowered and said: "Although Jing Changqing is a cousin Jiang, he is a loyal minister of Southern Chu, and there is nothing wrong with General Pei's actions."

Xia Hou Yuanfeng shook his head and said: "General Pei just didn't pay attention. If he had known that person's identity, he would certainly not humiliate him, but Hou Ye was very caring for his relatives, and within a few days, Jing Changqing would come from Chu I have disappeared from the state prison. I heard that I have returned to Jiaxing. Although the battle was won in Southern Chu, my cousin could inevitably abandon his job and escape, but no one would embarrass the Jing family. After all, General Lu is now in power. For the ruling and opposition parties, in his face, no one will attack Jing's."

I showed a sneer. Back in Dongchuan, Xiahou Yuanfeng wanted to seize the power of the Fairview League. Although I let him do what he wanted, I also taught him a lesson. Now he wants to intervene in me in Nanchu Power? Could he not come here to persuade me and Li Zhi to reconcile?

Standing up, walking to the side of the piano platform, stroking the strings lightly, the sound of the piano clenched, revealing a sense of murder, I said lightly: "Master Xiahou has anything else to say?"

Xiahou Yuanfeng ignored my intention of chasing guests, drank another glass of wine, and said: "Lu Can’s eldest son, Lu Yun, a young hero, slashes Dongshan, is well-known as Huaixi. , Used to stay in Chang'an for many days."

There was a mocking look flashing in my eyes. I knew about Lu Yun that it was difficult to hide Ming Jiansi’s eyes and ears. Otherwise, why should I involve Huo Cong, Li Lin, and Roulan? In addition to the experience of these children, let Some people cast rat avoidance devices. But in a flash, the look in my eyes became sad. I originally hoped to keep Lu Yun. Unfortunately, what he did in Huaixi has made my efforts in vain. Who would have thought that a thirteen-year-old boy could be like this What is the skill achievement?

Xia Hou Yuanfeng may have noticed the change in my mind, and said: "Master Hou was born in Southern Chu, and he has a lot of nostalgia for the homeland, and there are relatives, friends and disciples in that country. Together with the war, it is inevitable that the jade and stone will be burned. Master Hou may have thoughtful intentions. However, if Hou Ye stays out of the matter, he will use his merits as the Jing and Lu slow cheeks in the future. The next official has heard that Hou Ye promised Prince De to preserve the cigarettes of Southern Chu. If Hou Ye refuses to offer advice to Ping Chu, he will take it in the future. What to say to the emperor. The change in the hunting palace, the Lord Hou was credited to the Da Yong royal family in the past, but the royal family married the eldest princess, it can be said that there is no loss to the Lord Hou. The son is the grandfather of the country, and the woman is the princess. The family is so honored and pampered, and the Pinghan's merits have been paid. Is it possible that when the Nanchu falls, Hou Ye will exchange these old achievements for the emperor's grace? If the emperor doesn’t say anything, can Lord Hou be ashamed of his heart? And if Lord Hou went to Jiangnan to preside over Ping Chu’s policy, I’m afraid that Lord Hou’s painstaking efforts would be in vain, and the officials would be arrogant, but every sentence is a heartfelt statement. , Please Mingjian Hou Ye."

An inexplicable look flashed in my eyes, looking at Xiahou Yuanfeng, this person is really not simple, this remark has completely convinced me, and only he can say this, Li Zhi, Li Xianruo said so It will make me feel that they are deliberately threatening. If the ministers of Shi Yu say it, they will inevitably become high-sounding. On the contrary, they seem to blame each other with righteousness, and it makes me feel rebellious. Only Xiahou Yuanfeng has only utilitarianism in his heart. Humanly speaking, I feel sincere.

Xia Hou Yuanfeng smiled slightly, and said: "There is one more thing, I don’t know if Master Hou knows. Wei Ying is now serving as a guest in Lu Canmu. Although this matter is secret, I can’t hide it from Si Wen Cao and Ming Jian Si. Ears and eyes."

My expression is faint, I already knew about this, and in front of the smart person Xiahou Yuanfeng, I didn't bother to be pretentious.

Xia Hou Yuanfeng knew very well, and said: "Wei Ying hates Master Hou very much. He is exceptionally wise, and his methods are vicious. General Lu is an outstanding military strategy, and he is also a young fellow with Master Hou. To vote for the contract, I know very well about Hou Ye. Together, these two people must be a strong enemy of Hou Ye~ IndoMTL.com~ Hou Ye is very talented. When you encounter such an opponent, don’t you want to compete with them? Lu Can controls the military power of Southern Chu , Hou Ye can also control the strategy of Da Yong Ping Chu. If you play in the south of the Yangtze River, you can see if it is Hou Ye’s talented and brilliant, or Lu Jiangjun is blue. Isn’t this a great pleasure?"

Hearing this, even if it is me, I can't help but feel eager to win. I can't help but smile: "Master Xiahou's tongue is as good as Su Qin Zhangyi. Zhe has learned today."

Xia Hou Yuanfeng’s expression remained unchanged and said: "Master Hou is ridiculously complimented. He is not ashamed to be an official. It’s just that he has offended him in the past. So I came to persuade him today. I also hope that the day Hou’s success will be remembered. The official’s kindness, don’t still hate the official."

I finally couldn’t help laughing out loud and said: "Okay, okay, Xiahou Yuanfeng is indeed Xiahou Yuanfeng. If you want to come, you are anxious to go back to your life. I will not keep you. I will report to you, tomorrow. I will go to the palace to see you in the morning."

Xia Hou Yuanfeng smiled and said: "Hou's intention, the official must be clear, but I don't know if I can give the official a pot of'Ningchun', the official loves this wine very much."

I looked at Xiahou Yuanfeng’s face, but I couldn’t see that he was half-hearted. This "Ningchun" wine was sweet and mellow, but it did not suit the taste of northern men, so this wine was given to the Queen Mother Except for the Queen and Princess Qi, Changle does not give it to others. It is Princess Qi Lin Bi. I guess she also prefers the spirits from the North. I couldn't help but shook my head slightly, and I said lightly: "Xiao Shunzi, let people send an altar of'Ningchun' to Master Xiahou's house."

Xiahou Yuanfeng smiled and thanked him, and then left, looking at his handsome appearance in the boundless snow, admiration grew in my heart, be careful, this person used to be able to play him on my palms , Mostly he is willing to do this. If he is not careful, I am afraid that it will be me who will suffer in the future.