The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 29: Wu Goushuang Xueming

On February 26, the eighth year of Longsheng, it was a sunny day. Standing on Zhenhuai Tower, standing in front of the window overlooking the city scenery, Pei Yun's seemingly calm face hides a trace of boredom. , Huaidong lost on the battlefield, although Chuzhou and Sizhou are occupied, it can't make him feel better. But this time, he gave his will to contain the Chu army only in Huaidong, and he could not take the initiative to attack Lu Can while he was trapped in Wu Yue, which made him even more frustrated. Thinking of the smoke in Xiangyang, Changsun Ji’s Nanyang camp has increased its troops to 300,000, but he has not been replenished. Now the Xuzhou camp still has less than 100,000 troops, and there is not much left to launch a major military operation. How can we not let him get frustrated.

The other thing that made him frustrated was Luo Jing, the new guard of Chuzhou County. He originally planned to replace Gu Yuanyong after the situation stabilized, lest the foundation be unstable. Who knows that when Luo Louzhen was in control of Chuzhou, Gu Yuanyong was powerless and had every omission in handling government affairs. However, since he voted for Dayong, he actually managed the government affairs of Chuzhou with the help of the gods. At first, Pei Yun was from Yangzhou. To retreat, to be able to hold the front lines of Chuzhou and Sizhou, I really rely on Gu Yuanyong's help. Pei Yun was originally a person who rewarded and punished justly. Seeing that Gu Yuanyong was very effective, he was determined to let him stay in office. However, at this time, the court had already sent Luo Jing to serve as Chuzhou County Guard. Although he was not reconciled, it was justified. After all, the location of Chuzhou is very important. However, although Na Luo Jing is outstanding in ability, his temperament is very awkward, and the methods of governing Chuzhou are vigorous and popular, which arouses complaints from the people of Chuzhou. If he changes elsewhere, Pei Yun will not go against him, but Chuzhou is a major frontline town. It is a new arrival and needs to be comforted, so I once hinted to Luo Jing. However, this new county guard was highly self-reliant, but refused to make any concessions. If he changed someone else, Pei Yun would probably give him a military club first, and then drove him back. After all, Chuzhou is still a military town and needs to be under Pei Yun's jurisdiction. However, this county guards the backstage very hard, is the beloved son-in-law of Gao Rong, the empress’s brother-in-law, Gao Rong is the important minister of Emperor Yong. He had the credit of assisting Prince Li Jun of Youzhou, and his status in the eyes of the emperor was extremely high. Although Pei Yun is not afraid of Gao Rong, he is now a defeated general. Naturally, he doesn't want to offend Gao Rong easily. It's just such a discord between civil and martial arts. How can he push Huaidong with all his strength? How can such troubles not make Pei Yun feel frustrated.

Pei Yun stood there silently, while Gu Yuanyong standing behind him was calm. As a surrender, he was already fully prepared. As for the safety of the family, he was not worried. The Gu clan of Hengyang has been passed down from generation to generation and will never be annihilated because of an unscrupulous child. Now he only needs to worry about his own wealth and life. OK. He is a person who knows the current affairs. Once he was a child of the Southern Chu family, he studied hard, obtained fame and glory for his family, was an official of Chuzhou, and stood by the tiger wolf policy. He was wise to protect himself, even for the soldiers and civilians of Chuzhou and Luo The conflict between Lou Zhen was also controlled within the scope that Luo Lou Zhen could endure, and even more deliberately, the army officers of the Chuzhou camp were formed, leaving a way out for help. When the Yong Army captured Chuzhou, he surrendered sadly. Pei Yun assigned him a heavy responsibility, and he did his best. Now he is relieved of his official position, and he has no worries. He is just planning to find opportunities to return to his hometown, or continue to wait for Yong Ting. appointment. In Gu Yuanyong's mind, he considered himself a mediocre person, unable to compete with power, as long as he did not overly infringe his interests, it would be no different whether he was a Yongchen or a Chuchen. Of course, if Nanchu comes back from the counterattack now, he won’t surrender immediately. After all, a good horse doesn’t turn his head back. It’s just that if someone in Dayong forces him to do something frenzied, for example, let him say that the descendants of the tribe surrender to the Yong Dynasty. Nan Chu, he absolutely refused to do this. Gu Yuanyong was originally such a person, so Pei Yun deliberately left him in Chuzhou, so he stayed there logically. Shi Shiran walked with Pei Yun, and the new county guard naturally didn’t know. The laws and decrees that did not conform to the sentiments of the people of Chuzhou were all prompted by this person to order Chuzhou officials to violate the rules and deceive them, so that they did not provoke chaos.

Pei Yun stood for a long time, and finally shook his head helplessly: "Nothing, I don't want to worry about these many troubles, Master Gu, let's change our clothes, go for a walk, and relax." Gu Yuanyong smiled: "The general is busy with military affairs on weekdays. He is just looking at the city of Chuzhou. If he wants to relax today, he will be accompanied by Yuan Yong and watch the scenery of Huai'an." Pei Yun smiled and nodded, looking back at Du Lingfeng, and said: "Today Going out is just a leisurely stroll, you are not allowed to cause trouble." Du Lingfeng responded quickly, but his face was red. He is aggressive by nature and always likes to cause trouble. If it were not for this reason, he would not have refused to officially enter the military.

Although Pei Yun wants to go out and relax, but the three of them are too conspicuous. Although Pei Yun is thirty-four years old this year, he has practiced Buddhism since childhood and his inner strength is so deep that he looks less than thirty years old. In addition, his looks are the dragon among the people, even in casual clothes, everyone is eye-catching. What's more, the patrol sergeants who came and went can not help but salute him when they saw him, and Gu Yuanyong was originally a Chuzhou county guard, even more so. People didn't know, Du Lingfeng wandered around the city without problems, and there were so many people who knew him. Under the eyes of everyone, they couldn't enjoy themselves even if they wanted to play. Pei Yun laughed at himself, his eyes flashed, and when he saw a small restaurant on the side of the street, he walked inward.

The guy in the restaurant almost stumbled inwardly. The shopkeeper rushed to the front in three steps and two steps, bowed his head and greeted the three people upstairs. There are only six or seven seats on the upper floor. The heads of the three seats are separated by screens, and there are light yellow bamboo curtains hanging outside, which is elegant and chic. Although Gu Yuanyong has been in Chuzhou for many years, he has never been to this small restaurant. Now, I feel regretful when I see it. The three of them sat down, ordered some food and drink, and started drinking and chatting. Pei Yun opened the window and looked down. There were people coming and going on the street. It was naturally more interesting than the neglect of the strangers downstairs in Zhenhuai. He felt more and more that the micro service was right.

At this time, the shopkeeper brought a few more guests upstairs. The shopkeeper wanted to not entertain guests upstairs today, but Du Lingfeng was very clever, knowing that Pei Yun came out today to be a relief, only more popularity would make him happy , So I have warned the shopkeeper not to reveal that there is a distinguished guest upstairs and let him treat it as usual. Although the shopkeeper didn't dare to disobey, but he was also careful, and the guests who brought it upstairs also first guessed whether there was any hindrance. There were a total of six guests this time. They were obviously people who traveled a long way and were quite identifiable. That’s why he assuredly invited them upstairs. Two of them walked toward the seat of Pei Yun’s left hand, while the other four were outside. I chose a seat next to the stairs, clearly distinguishing between master and slave. The shopkeeper was about to turn around and go downstairs, and saw two handsome scholars walking upstairs. The two looked similar, but one was taller and the other was shorter, one or two years old. At first glance, the shopkeeper was shocked. The two men are brothers. His elder brother Zhou Ming and his younger brother Zhou Hui have always been drinking upstairs. Zhou Ming is the most unruly person. He has always had some rebellious words. Yes, no one tells the story, but there are distinguished guests upstairs today. Thinking of this, the shopkeeper just stepped forward to stop him, who knew Zhou Ming had already laughed and said: "Lao Du, you said last time that green plum wine can be opened today. Our brothers came here to drink a few drinks."

The shopkeeper sighed, knowing that it was too late to stop, so he had to vaguely say: "That green plum wine is sour and astringent, and only your brothers like it."

Zhou Ming laughed again when he heard this, but Zhou Hui only smiled, Zhou Ming said: "This green plum wine is made from the half-ripe wild green plums that you picked in summer and mixed with winter ice and snow. Although it is sour, it has a special flavor that the laymen can understand. Not only our brothers like it, Wenpu also loves this wine the most, but today he can't come." At the end, the voice was a little sad.

The shopkeeper was shocked again, and quickly turned away from the subject: "Aren't there two other princes coming to taste the wine? The villain is going to fetch the wine, the two princes, please sit down first." After that, he He leaned to the two of them to whisper, but there was a cold snort in his ears, his body trembled, and he noticed the cold eyes from behind the bamboo curtain and had to go downstairs. When I left, I turned my head quietly, but saw that the Zhou brothers didn't notice anything. It seemed that he hadn't heard the cold snort, and felt weird in his heart, but he could only feel sad. At this time, Pei Yun in the curtain gave a faint smile. It was his voice that warned the shopkeeper, but worries also grew in his heart. Thinking of the increasing resistance of the people of Chuzhou towards Dayong, he could not help but sigh.

The Zhou brothers walked into the seat on the far right side of the window, seeming to be familiar with the road. As they walked, Zhou Ming said to his brother: "The year before last, when you and I sent Qingpu brothers far away, there was an appointment. At this reunion, we drank the green plum wine newly brewed by Lao Du, but unfortunately Chuzhou is now in Da Yong, and the road to and from each other is cut off. Brother Qingpu will definitely miss the appointment today."

Zhou Hui said: "It's no wonder that Chuzhou is no longer in Southern Chu. Although Qingpu brother is a person with a lot of money and promises, he can only sigh at the green plum. It is difficult to return home, and to run away from the country." /

Zhou Ming said with a smile: "In fact, this is not necessarily true. Qingpu brothers are both civil and martial arts. They have always been willing to serve the country, but they can’t understand the mediocrity of the court. That’s why they wander around and have no intention of official career. But now Huaidong is led by General Lu. Maybe Qingpu brother is in Yangzhou and Guangling. Although the two armies are facing each other, if he has the will, he may not be able to come back with his ability. Moreover, Qingpu brother has never lost his promise, so I have to wait here today, otherwise if it is He ventured back, but our brother hid at home and did not dare to come forward. Isn’t he ashamed of Liangpeng."

Zhou Hui said: "Brother said carefully. From the younger brother's point of view, it is better for Qingpu brother not to come. He regards Mr. Hua as a father. If he learns the bad news, he will definitely not give up, but the thief is It is the county guard of Chuzhou, holding heavy power. If Brother Qingpu deliberately seeks revenge, I am afraid he will miss his life." Zhou Ming also sighed after hearing this.

Pei Yunben ignored the other drinkers upstairs, but the Zhou brothers did not deliberately lower their voices, so he heard it clearly, and looked back at Gu Yuanyong, with questions in his eyes. Gu Yuanyong also heard the words of the two brothers, and was worried for them. He glanced at Pei Yun and hesitated, but Du Lingfeng whispered: "The two generals think that they forgot. We were defeated in Guazhou a year ago. Du, that Zhou Ming wrote a poem to ridicule the general, and publicly said that Lu Can would be able to recapture Chuzhou. He was so mad that he should be questioned, but the uncle did not care, but let Master Gu control them. After Master Luo took office, and the people in the city There are many disputes between the scholars and Hansheng, and they send people to monitor these people. Once they have inappropriate words, they will be sent to jail for inquiries. Now most of the scholars in the city do not leave behind closed doors to avoid disaster. I am afraid that there is Lord Luo downstairs. As for the spy. As for the Mr. Hua they said was Hua Xuan, a celebrity in the city, as for the Qingpu brother, he thought it was the Chu Zhou talented Zhuang Qingpu who left after wounding Luo Louzhen’s sergeant two years ago. Zhuang Qingpu is Chu. The leader of the Zhou Shizi, and the Zhou brothers are inextricably linked."

Pei Yun just remembered that incident, and just smiled. He never cared about the attacks of these crazy scribes. As long as the Great Yong Festival wins, over time, these people will naturally stop talking nonsense. Gibberish. But the matter of Hua Xuan was very troublesome. The man was very knowledgeable. Six out of ten of the Confucian scholars in the city were called disciples under his sect. Since the Yong Army entered the city, Hua Xuan has been kept behind closed doors. Luo Jing deliberately forced him to become official. He refused to accept the heart of a scholar. Luo Zhangren put him in prison in a rage. It was Gu Yuanyong who pleaded with Pei Yun. Pei Yun issued a warrant to let Luo Jing release him. The old man got out of the prison, but Hua Xuan was old and weak, and was humiliated in prison again. He died within half a month after being released from prison. If Gu Yuanyong had not been able to mediate, Pei Yun would send more sergeants to the town. The Chuzhou scholars of the Chinese family sacrificed spirits almost broke up. Luo Jing also wrote to impeach Pei Yun for connivance, making Pei Yun almost dizzy, but Pei Yun was calm by nature. Although he was extremely angry, he did not show it. It was just an excuse to defend himself. Thinking of Luo Jing's such strong suppression, wouldn't it be easier to provoke right and wrong. Once the people's hearts are disturbed, how can one defend Chuzhou? Thinking of this, Pei Yun's heart became more melancholy, and said, if Zhuang Qingpu really comes, he will be taken back to the camp, lest he seek revenge from Luo Jing. It is a pity that a talented person shook his head slightly, and Pei Yun again Look out the window.

Gu Yuanyong frowned secretly. Zhuang Qingpu is a famous Jianghuai scholar, has a strong temperament, a good literary talent, and a good swordsmanship. He is a rare and good child in Chuzhou. His parents are dead and there is no family. People, if it weren’t for Hua Xuan’s love for his qualifications and received care from home, I’m afraid it would be difficult for him to become a human being. Zhuang Qingpu has a high reputation among the scholars of Chuzhou. If he responded with a hundred responses and caused chaos, wouldn't it be a great trouble. He didn't know what Pei Yun wanted, and he was even more worried that Zhuang Qingpu would risk coming today, thinking hard about how to lure Pei Yun away, or thinking about meeting Zhuang Qingpu privately, and persuading him not to make trouble. But seeing Pei Yun drinking and enjoying the scenery, he had no intention of getting up, and he dared not show signs, let alone hint at the Zhou brothers, and his heart became more anxious.

At this time, the shopkeeper had already brought up a small wine jar. As soon as the mud seal on the wine jar was opened, the aroma of wine overflowed, and the aroma was already lonely. Zhou Ming poured a light green liquor, took a light sip, and said loudly: "Xiaowu locks the Qin Tower, and adds sorrow. The wind poured the light into the gold cup. It is hard to stay in Yangguan, and this hate is long." Repeatedly chanted several times, The voice was full of melancholy.

Pei Yun frowned slightly. Although he didn't know much about poems, he also knew that this should be the first half of the song "Langtaosha". That Zhou Ming was a talented man, so how could he not continue the second half.

At this moment, a clear and arrogant voice came from the stairs and continued: "Green plums are full of sleeves, sparse snow flakes. It is brewed into Du's house wine over the years. After drinking, stand alone in the cold boat and stay drunk."

Zhou Ming and Zhou Hui were both pleasantly surprised. Zhou Ming even rushed out of the bamboo curtain, looked up the stairs, and asked aloud: "Brother Qingpu, are you actually back?"

Pei Yun's heart was shocked. He didn't expect this Zhuang Qingpu to really come. For the time being, no matter how he crossed the city, but this person's promise and trustworthiness is already amazing. Pei Yun looked out from the curtain, and saw Zhou Ming and a scholar looking at each other. Zhou Ming was actually full of tears, obviously very excited. The scholar in white clothes was also quite excited, but there was a calm and determined expression in his expression. Pei Yun looked carefully, and saw the scholar with sword eyebrows and stars, graceful and graceful, like a jade tree in the wind, really looks like a child, and the weathercock is peerless, but the whole body is enveloped in the meaning of loneliness and absoluteness, which is a little less cordial. . The scholar was dressed like snow in a white robe with a ribbon, big sleeves fluttering, and a three-foot green front hanging from his waist. It was not a light and flamboyant sword with a gorgeous appearance, but a simple and solemn long sword with a black sheath and black handle. . It can be seen that this scholar is really a brilliant man of both civil and military skills.

Pei Yun was amazed, his gaze swept away, and fell on the scholar's face. Although the scholar's light was not diminished, but his face was pale, there was a dark shadow in the hall, and there was a dark red mark on his temple. Yun's heart trembled, and he couldn't help but sigh sadly: "What a pity, what a pity!"

Do you know that from inside the seat on the left, there was also an elegant voice saying: "Unfortunately such a talent."

Pei Yun moved in his heart and looked to the left. Through the screen, he couldn't see the appearance of the guest there, but the voice was a bit familiar, and he couldn't remember who it was for a while. Seeing his look, Du Lingfeng knew what was going on, and whispered in his ear: "The four people came with them." After he said, he reached out his finger and looked at Pei Yun, but the four young people were sitting there with their heads down and eating, Pei Yun Just a glance, I can see that these four people are condensed, the eyes are faint, the body is straight, the clothes and shoes seem to be ordinary, the swords are also wrapped in cloth, like the guards of ordinary wealthy merchants, but now in Chuzhou Where would there be ordinary merchants, not to mention that these four people knew they were extraordinary at first sight. The more I look at it, the more weird it feels. Pei Yun can't help but frown slightly. Now Chuzhou has extremely strict defenses. When such a character appears in Chuzhou, why didn't he get a report?

At this time, the scholar in white also glanced at the drinkers upstairs for a week, smiled faintly, and as the Zhou brothers walked into the seat, he said: "You remember the words I wrote when we parted that year. , It seems that if I don’t come today, you will definitely scold me. Pour the wine. I’ve been waiting for today for a long time. Over the years, I’m looking forward to Lao Du’s green plum wine. Now I have fulfilled my long-cherished wish. It is not in vain to die immediately."

Zhou Ming was full of ecstasy in his heart, only saying that he was wild, and quickly took a large wine cup, poured a full glass of green plum wine and handed it over, the scholar in white drank it, and his original pale complexion became more bloody. Zhou Mingxi said: "Brother Qingpu is still so refreshing. Lao Du only brews ten jars of 100 catties of green plum wine a year. This time I have bought all of them. You and my brothers will get drunk and talk about their parting feelings. After that, no matter what Qingpu brother ordered, the younger brother readily obeyed." He was inconvenient to ask his friend if he had learned of the death of his teacher, so he said in a vague way. But Gu Yuanyong, who was listening through the screen, was anxious and couldn't wait to shout a warning.

The scholar in white clothes smiled and said, "Brother, I don't have anything to ask for. I came here today just for the promise of the past and this green plum wine." After saying that he took the jug on the table and poured himself a drink. The wine is dyed on the surface, making it more elegant and romantic. Zhou Ming hesitated for a moment, and then stopped talking, but he was reluctant to ask his friend if he had learned of Hua Xuan's death.

At this moment, the light yellow bamboo curtain was provoked, and two people from Tsing Yi walked in. The person in front had gray hair and frosty temples, and his appearance was elegant and handsome. The person in the back seemed to be a servant and bowed his head. follow. Zhou Ming was taken aback for a moment, seeing the person described as strange and charming. If he had seen such characters in the past, he would naturally make friends, but he thought that Chuzhou was already a member of Da Yong, although this person looked quite Chu people. But it must be the Yong people undoubtedly, so angrily said: "Why your Excellency breaks into the table without authorization, it is too rude."

The man's eyes flashed and said: "I heard that three people praised the green plum wine and wanted to taste this lonely wine. If you are willing, I would like to exchange it for a new jar of wine. How about next?"

After opening his right hand, there is a wax pill the size of a longan in his palm. Zhou Ming is about to ask. The man has crushed the wax pill, revealing a red flame-like pill, and the room is immediately full of fragrance. Zhou Ming felt refreshed just by smelling the scent. Scholars say that they are good doctors if they are not good looking. Although his medical skills are mediocre, he also knows that this is an excellent life-saving medicine, but the three of them seem to be unable to use it. When he was hesitating, Zhuang Qingpu was already cold. "Thank you, your excellency, it is too unworthy to exchange a jar of green plum wine for this pill. If you love this wine, I will ask the shopkeeper to send a jar." Zhou Ming was at a loss, but subconsciously called the shopkeeper to fetch the wine. For a long time, shopkeeper Du really brought another jar of green plum wine.

The man in Tsing Yi sighed softly, and said, "I have too much trouble, a moment in the morning and a moment in the evening, but there is no difference." After he squeezed it hard, the pill became smashed, and the smell in the room was big. Sheng, the red powder fell on the ground, the Tsing Yi man took out the silk, wiped the powder in his hand, turned and walked out. Zhou Ming was shocked, feeling extremely regretful, that pill must be a life-saving medicine, but turned into ashes and fell to dust. Looking at it, he accidentally saw the man in Tsing Yi wearing a jade ring on his right hand. The ring was originally a woman's accessory, and it was worn by men to be slightly flimsy. The Tsing Yi was so popular, but because of its powdery air, Zhou Ming's heart was contemptuous, and his eyes showed disdain. Unexpectedly, the servant in Tsing Yi was about to go out at this time. At first glance, he saw Zhou Ming's expression. A cold light flashed in his eyes. He gave Zhou Ming a cold look and walked out. Zhou Ming didn't pay attention to this move, but was seen by Zhou Hui sitting next to him. The servant in Tsing Yi looked like he was in his twenties, with a beautiful and fair face, but his eyes were as deep and cold as cold springs. Zhou Hui was taken aback and felt uneasy.

At this time, Pei Yun was sitting in a chair in a daze, full of surprises in his heart, but couldn't believe that what he saw in front of him was the truth, but seeing the faces of the two through the bamboo curtain made him After hearing a few more words, I became more sure of my judgment, and I wished to go out to meet immediately. I just thought that if I went out, I was afraid to disturb the people upstairs, but didn't dare to move lightly, but I was restless and afraid of being contemptuous. That person. At this time, a Binghan voice came from his ears and said: "My son, please don't come to meet me for the time being." Pei Yun's heart widened, and then he calmed down and his thoughts surged, thinking about how to use this opportunity to get rid of his embarrassment. .

At this time, Nazhuang Qingpu also seemed to notice the difference in the atmosphere above the restaurant, got up and smiled and said: "The wine has been drunk, and people have already passed it. I'm leaving now." Zhou Ming said in surprise: " Brother Qingpu is rare to come back, so how come you have to leave?" Zhuang Qingpu's eyes showed reluctance, and his expression was a little difficult.

Zhou Hui had already seen some ominous signs, and stood up and said: "If there is any trouble with Qingpu brother, please speak up. Even if the brothers are broken into pieces, they will live up to their trust."

Zhuang Qingpu knew that Zhou Hui was always attentive, so he smiled and said, "Where is there anything else, I just hope it doesn't hurt the two." After he got up, he walked out, Zhou Ming got up and wanted to stop. Zhuang Qingpu had reached the top of the stairs and was about to step downstairs. Zhou Ming wanted to call him, but Zhou Hui grabbed him and shook his head slightly. Zhou Ming is also a wise man. He suddenly realized it and blurted out: "Couldn't Qingpu brother have been to Hua's house?" Zhou Hui hadn't answered yet, and the sound of running away came from his ears. Zhou Hui could not explain to his brother, he had already rushed. In front of the window.

The smoke and dust billowed on both sides of the street. The iron armor of the Chuzhou Yongjun army was visible in the smoke and dust. It had already sealed off all sides. The people on the street fled in all directions. A big man in brocade clothes brought more than a hundred guards in gray armor. He rushed in and pointed to the houses on both sides of the street: "Someone saw that assassin appeared here, and he must have fled to the houses and shops on both sides. You will go in and search for me from house to house. If there is resistance, kill me." /

At this moment, Zhou Ming also looked downstairs from the window. He recognized that the man in Jinyi was Gao Bing, a Lieutenant of Chuzhou Guards. According to the Da Yong army system, each state and county has a guard establishment, and the combat power is relatively weak. The source of troops is mainly from the dismissed sergeant. On weekdays, they assist the county guard to maintain local security. The Chuzhou guard establishment has 3,000 people, but now Chuzhou was guarded by the Huainan Jiedu envoy Pei Yun, so the establishment was dissatisfied with only 1,200 people. Na Gao Bing is a member of the national uncle Gao Rong's tribe. He serves as a captain of the Wei army here. It is obvious that this person has always been a cron of Luo Jing, the guardian of Chuzhou County, and Zhou Ming hated him. He asked what assassin he came to capture, could someone assassinate Luo Jing? He had always been quick-thinking, and he immediately thought of Zhuang Qingpu's words. Listening to his tone, he was already on his mind, no longer worried, presumably Luo Jing must have given the lead, and the person who started it was Zhuang Qingpu. After thinking about this, Zhou Ming only felt like falling into an ice cave, with the slightest joy of being rewarded by the wicked in his heart. He also had no intention of thinking about how Zhuang Qingpu could assassinate a dignified county guard. He just thought that Zhuang Qingpu was downstairs and had not yet gone out. , How could Zhuang Qingpu escape in this siege?

Gao Bing downstairs is also cold all over, thinking of events an hour ago, still feels like a dream. Suddenly a scholar came to see him, saying that he could persuade the Chuzhou scholars to leave the Royal Court, Luo Jing was delighted, because of Hua Xuan's affairs, he fell into a very passive situation, although he temporarily avoided by impeaching Pei Yun In the limelight, but once the court learns the truth of the matter, the future is afraid to be ruined, so Luo Jing hastily summoned it. The scholar had a long sword hanging on his waist when he first saw it, and there was no hidden weapon. Luo Jing and Gao Bing both said that this was a scholar’s ​​habit and didn’t mind, but for safety's sake, he still let him untie the sword get inside.

The scholar who came to see him called himself Zhuang Qingpu, a student of Huaxuan. Luo Jing had heard of this name and knew that this man had a good reputation among the scholars in Chuzhou. Although he despised this man for ungratefulness, he came forward regardless of the death of his teacher Take refuge, but Luo Jing also knows that if this person helps him, he will be able to win over Chuzhou scholars. So I was very courteous to Nazhuang Qingpu. Zhuang Qingpu talked eloquently. He knew the celebrities of Chuzhou well, and talked about how to win over these people. Luo Jing was aroused and no longer suspicious. Although Luo Jing is arrogant, but he is also very talented, otherwise he would not be able to be a county guard. Seeing that Zhuang Qingpu is very talented and willing to solicit, he talked to him in detail. After talking, he felt more speculative. In the heart, Zhuang Qingpu rises up to make a sword dance, folding willows as swords, singing long songs as weeping, among them is "He Yanzhong Road was abandoned and donated, scattered and fallen to the edge of the ancient prison. Although it is buried and useless, it can still breathe every night. Soaring. (Note 1)" sentence. Seeing him wild and romantic, Luo Jing was even more doubtful. He laughed and said that sword dance is not without a sword. It is the saber of Zhuang Qingpu.

After receiving the sword, Zhuang Qingpu did a sword dance again, and it turned out that the sword was like a rainbow, and it was like frost and snow. After the sword dance, Luo Jing stepped forward to greet him, but was violently assassinated by Zhuang Qingpu. Gao Bing couldn't save him. He could only rescue Zhao from Wei and hit Zhuang Qingpu's heart with a palm. He only hoped that Zhuang Qingpu would evade, so that he couldn't kill in one fell swoop. After Luo Jing died, although Zhuang Qingpu's swordsmanship was brilliant, he was not top-notch skill. There was only a gap between them for Gao Bing to be confident of saving Luo Jing. Unexpectedly, Zhuang Qingpu also knew that the opportunity was no longer there, so he was willing to take a palm and a sword through his heart, and took Luo Jing's life, and then fled outside. Gao Bing originally believed that this palm could crush the assassin’s heart, but Zhuang Qingpu still had the energy to escape. Coupled with the impact of Luo Jing’s death, Gao Bing was stunned for a moment. When he woke up, Zhuang Qingpu, who was familiar with the topography of the county government There is no trace.

Gao Bing was angry and attacked his heart, making the guards pursue him, and even more so, he asked Pei Yun for help, mobilized the army, closed all streets, and captured the assassins. Gao Bing is not a mediocrity. Although the Yong Army in the city is not under the command of Gao Bing, he also knows that it is important to capture the assassins who assassinated the county guard. They work together. Although the people of Chuzhou are not very cooperative, they still noticed Zhuang Qingpu's whereabouts. He is within the confines of this street. The Yong army had not received the general order, so they blocked the all-round passages and let Gao Bing take the guards in and search by himself. But Gao Bing thought that he could not confess to the uncle Gao Rong, his heart rose, and as soon as he came in, he ordered the guards to search forcibly. For a while, the houses on both sides of the street were turned upside down, crying and crying, and from time to time the guards beat the people. The sound of violent curses.

Zhou Ming was in a hurry. He neither wanted Zhuang Qingpu to be caught nor could he bear to see the people being implicated. Besides, Yong Jun would definitely go upstairs to search. If he learned that Zhuang Qingpu had been there, he would definitely be implicated. Courageous, but thinking of the seriousness of Chuzhou Junshou's assassination, and thinking of the blood of Pei Yun's attack on Chuzhou in the past, his heart was cold, but he was helpless and didn't know how to respond.

Zhuang Qingpu downstairs looked sad. He naturally knew the seriousness of the situation. Before he returned to Chuzhou, he knew the sad news of his teacher's death. Although his connections in Chuzhou allowed him to get into the city, he didn't. Before seeing Luo Jing, he had known his temperament and planned to assassinate him in one fell swoop. Even after he escaped from the county mansion, he still had a way to change his blood coat and leave the dangerous place. But he also knew that he would never have the opportunity to leave the city again. The interrogation of leaving the city was very strict, and after the assassination, the Yong army would inevitably close the city. What's more, if he leaves, the Yong Jun will be angry, and the whole city will be dragged, causing innocent people, so he had no intention of fleeing, not to mention he still has unspeakable concealment. Now that he is not going out, he just doesn't want to fall into Gao Bing's hands, and he will suffer humiliation before he died. At this time, several guards had rushed into the restaurant, and one of them saw Zhuang Qingpu standing at the door at a glance and shouted: "The assassin is here."

Zhuang Qingpu sighed slightly, and walked out. The guards were about to approach him and arrest him, but when they saw him calmly, they were taken aback and asked him to walk into the street. Several people were startled. At once, he followed with the knife and blocked Zhuang Qingpu's retreat.

Zhuang Qingpu didn't care, stood in the road and said loudly: "Zhuang Qingpu is here, why should you disturb the people?"

When Gao Bing was overjoyed, he recognized Zhuang Qingpu at a glance and sternly said: "Take him down, the lieutenant will smash him into ten thousand pieces." Thinking that his future might be destroyed in this person's hands, he really gritted his teeth. Hate it. Zhuang Qingpu smiled coldly, the sword was unsheathed, the cold light flashed, and several guards who came up to capture me were forced to retreat, and said: "If you want to capture me, come up in person. These sergeants are acting on orders. I have no interest in killing them. ."

Gao Bing was furious, took a step forward, and was about to take it personally. He was determined to humiliate this Zhuang Qingpu, but at this moment someone shouted: "Hold on." Gao Bing looked back and saw only his subordinates. Wei Ping of Peiyun Baiyiying stood at the entrance of the street and shouted loudly. Wei Ping was often ordered to deal with Gao Bing, and Gao Bing naturally recognized him. Seeing him stop him, Gao Bing was slightly angry and was about to question, but saw Wei Ping wave his hand, and the dignified Yongjun sergeants swarmed around, quickly controlling the surroundings, strong bows and arrows, swords and guns like forests.

Gao Bing heard this and said angrily: "This person is going to Assassin Luo, so he should be handed over to our guards."

Wei Ping said loudly: "Now that the two armies are facing each other, this person suddenly assassinated the county guard. I suspect this person is a secret spy of the Chu army and needs to be handled by the general. The assassin listens. Hidden, I will plead with the general and give you a happy one. I will surrender immediately without putting down my weapons." After Wei Ping learned of this, he worried that Luo Jing's death would involve Pei Yun, so he decided to control the assassin in his hands and hurriedly Came here, but didn't know that Pei Yun was in a small restaurant next to him.

Zhuang Qingpu laughed loudly when he heard the words. Although it was a wanton laugh, it was undiminished handsomely. For a moment, he stopped the laughter and said: "Zhuang is an ordinary scholar, although he has the ambition to serve the country, But there is no path to the blue sky. Because of offending Luo Louzhen, he was forced to leave. Yesterday, when he came back, he learned that his mentor died at the hands of Luo Jing. Regardless of national enmity, the mentor taught me to become a human being. I have not yet fulfilled my filial piety. But I saw my teacher’s coffin. Today’s assassination is my own business, and nothing to do with others. Zhuang is only dead today and will never fall into your hands."

Wei Ping frowned and said, "With me here, it's not easy for you to die." After he waved his hand, two white-clothed warriors walked out of the crowd. One was carrying a red tasseled spear, and the other was a treasured sword on his back. People approached, Zhuang Qingpu Qingjian smiled, and the two were about to move forward, but they heard someone from the restaurant nearby say loudly: "Go down, dignified white-clothed warrior, facing a dying person, why do so many things? Zhuang Qingpu, Pei wants to avenge your teacher, filial piety and justice. Today, you are not embarrassed. Go ahead. This general promises that you will not be implicated at will."

Zhuang Qingpu was shocked when he heard the words, looked up, and saw that above the restaurant where he had just come down, in front of the window in the middle, stood a young man in black, calm and calm, handsome and heroic. I was convinced. When he left the county mansion, his heart veins had been cut off, but although his swordsmanship was not good, his inner power and mental methods were unique, and he could still be supported by will and secret mental methods. All he needed to do was vent his mind. Will die immediately. He couldn't forget the appointment of the day in his heart, so he had to drink a glass of green plum wine before he died, and he was worried about his family's involvement, so he refused to give up his life.

The man from Tsing Yi just gave him medicine, just to see that he was seriously injured and dying. Although he smelled the scent of the good medicine, he was shocked, but Zhuang Qingpu knew that there was no medicine to save him, and he did not want to owe favor to him. , So I refused to accept it. But I never thought that Pei Yun was also above the restaurant, and I never thought that General Pei could see at a glance that he was seriously wounded and dying, and he was indeed a direct disciple of Shaolin.

Originally because of Luo Jing's matter, he hated Dayong deeply, but seeing Pei Yun's temperament, he was convinced. Naturally, he could see the power of these white-clothed warriors. The two of them were sent out to prevent him. There is a chance of suicide. If he hadn't had his life hanging by a thread, he would really start his hands, I'm afraid he would be humiliated before he died. If it weren't for the worry in my heart, I can't rest assured that my relatives and friends are old, and I won't stand stubbornly. Now I hear Pei Yun inadvertently become implicated, my heart widens, my heart shook, I only feel that my limbs are weak, and it is actually difficult to walk again. He raised his head and said loudly: "Thank you, General Pei for his magnanimity and innocence." After saying this, his eyes closed slightly, but he stood still. Wei Ping stepped forward and looked up and said, "General, he is dead."

The Yongjun and Chuzhou people on the street are all moved, especially those people who have always known Zhuang Qingpu's reputation, and some even knelt down and prayed in a low voice. Pei Yun sighed. From upstairs to the middle of the street, he looked at Zhuang Qingpu's body with his hand for a moment, then bowed and said: "Pei has never said anything, and will never embarrass Chuzhou elders because of one person." The voice fell. Zhuang Qingpu's body has fallen into dust.

Pei Yun sighed slightly, without even looking at Gao Bing, and said to Wei Ping: "I will tell you immediately that the city gates will be closed and the whole city will be under martial law. Those who walk without permission will be dealt with as spies. Luo Junshou has already been assassinated. Gu Yuanyong temporarily replaced him, Gao Bing guarded the disadvantaged county, temporarily removed the military post, and handed over the guard to you."

Gao Bing was already angrily, and he heard here shouting: "Pei Yun, how do you behave like this? This school lieutenant is the emperor's command. How can you avoid it? The assassin will assassinate the county guard, you let him Calmly committed suicide, and ordered Nanchu to take over as his minister. Could it be that this assassin was your master’s failure."

Pei Yun's face became cold when he heard the words, and he said sternly: "Gao Bing, you are just a captain of the Guards, but this general is the Huainan Jiedu envoy, and Chuzhou is a military town and is under the control of this general. Don't say you are a small The little captain has changed his generals and lieutenants. If there is someone who acts like yours and will miss the military opportunity, I will cut it first and then play it. Come, bring him down." Gao Bing wanted to resist, but he saw that he was under his command. The guards didn't mean to obey the orders at all, so they had to be arrested and were taken down by a few sergeants. He has always been rampant, seeing him being banned, the streets are full of joy. Pei Yun smiled slightly and walked into the restaurant.

Wei Ping hurriedly stepped forward and said: "General, someone went to Zhenhuai Tower to ask for a meeting, holding a gold medal from the emperor, his subordinates are here to send the army back."

Pei Yun said: "I already know." Smiled and said nothing~IndoMTL.com~ My heart said, if I didn't know that the person was here in Chuzhou, I would not dare to act like this. Walking upstairs, he was full of doubts and was about to ask the person.

At this time, upstairs, Zhou Ming hid his face without saying a word, tears streaming down his face, seeing his friend dying, but he couldn’t help what he was. His voice and smile were still in front of his eyes. The man was dead, and his hatred was endless, and so was Zhou Hui. He didn't say anything, but he thought more, thinking that Pei Yun was just beside him, so he would naturally see everything in his eyes, but he didn't know if he would embarrass his brother?

At this moment, Gu Yuanyong picked up the curtain and entered. When the two saw them, they both got up and twitched. Zhou Ming sobbed hard to say, and Zhou Hui respectfully said: "I still ask the adults to deal with it and allow our brother to bury Brother Zhuang."

Gu Yuanyong sighed when he heard the words, and said: "Although your brothers have a cold and hot temperament, they are all people of righteousness. Don't worry, General Pei speaks like a mountain and will never change. He just went downstairs. At that time, I have already told your brothers that you will be buried in Qingpu. It is inconvenient for him to come forward. In any case, Qingpu assassinated Dayong Junshou. This is a capital crime. If you don’t involve others, it’s already General Pei’s favor. If you feel resentful, don't think of revenge for him. Qingpu seeks benevolence and benevolence, and if you want to come, you will die without resentment."

Zhou Ming and Zhou Hui gave their thanks. Zhou Ming said, "You can rest assured that our brothers are not people who do not know how to advance and retreat. We will not blame General Pei for the death of Qingpu. What happened today is that General Pei will take our two brothers. Killing immediately is not necessarily impossible, let alone General Pei allowed me to wait for the burial of the dead friend."

Gu Yuanyong lifted up the two and said: "You go now, there is still a nobleman in the building, you can't say much about him, if there is a violation, even General Pei will not be able to save you." Hearing this was all shocked, but he could only obey orders in awe.

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Note 1: Tang Guozhen "The Sword Chapter"