The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 25: Lost opportunity

On September 20th, the 25th year of Wuwei, the emperor went to the hunting palace. At night, the prince rebelled and the Emperor Yong was in danger.

——"Benji of Yongshi Gaozu"

On September 20th, the second year of Tongtai in the Southern Chu Dynasty, the thief ordered King Yong to see him, to see through the philosophers, and when Zhe was in danger, he commanded Ruo Ding, and King Yong was able to break through.

——"The Southern Dynasties Chu Shi Jiang Suiyun Biography"

I was groggy and slept in the carriage to the hunting palace. The hunting palace was used by the Da Yong imperial family every year for autumn hunting. It is located at the foot of Lishan. There are dozens of large and small palaces and courtyards. The forbidden army camped on three sides. Protecting the palace, the emperor naturally resides in Xiaoshuang Hall, the main hall of the palace. The queen, concubine Ji, and concubine Yan live in several nearby palaces, while concubine Changsun and Princess Changle live in Hanxiang Garden on the east side. There are chrysanthemums everywhere in Hanxiang Garden, and Li Yuan intends to relieve the gloomy Princess Changle from her sadness. The prince lived in Yulin Temple on the east side, while King Yong lived in Ya Ning Xuan on the west side, and King Qi lived in Xuanhua Court on the west side. I knew I couldn’t stand the rush now, so I took the medicine specially. I went to deep sleep along the way, and I didn't wake up until I settled down.

Xiao Shunzi told me that the emperor has already made an order, and the journey is tired today. You don't need to ask any greetings for your highness and ministers. You can go to worship tomorrow when you will hunt. I asked: "Is there any intelligence from the Prince and Fengyimen?"

Xiao Shunzi said: "Not yet, except that General Qin and General Qin Qing personally set up defenses, there is nothing unusual."

I took the defense plan that Xiao Shunzi handed over. General Qin deserves to be a famous general. The defense is impeccable. It is the three thousand Dongying Forbidden Army led by Qin Qing to protect the emperor’s residence, and Nanying is to protect the palace on the east side of the Hunting Palace. The imperial army is led by Yang, who protects the west is Pei Yun, the leader of the imperial army of the north camp, and the chief guard is Leng Chuan who is in charge of the internal guards. The Yuehua Gate, which must be passed into the middle palace from the west, and Zhong Cui who enters the middle palace from the east The gates were all tightly controlled by the imperial guards and Ouchi guards who protected the middle palace. It might be impossible to make a mutiny.

However, I smiled faintly. General Qin is still a bit partial to his son. Although this arrangement puts Qin Qing under control, it also has plans for Qin Qing to make merits when something happens.

In the middle of the night, King Yong and I were tasting tea while discussing the situation. I was a little uneasy, but King Yong was very calm. For him, he did not know how much risk he had experienced, and he would no longer worry about it. Up. After a genius, Sima Xiong came in to report: "His Royal Highness, Master Wei is here to deliver the decree."

The King Yong and I were both taken aback. Wei Ying came and thought about it again. It’s no wonder that this time the emperor went to the autumn hunter and only brought Wei Ying to make the decree for him, and none of the other civil officials brought it. Let’s talk about recent years. Coming to Weiying was very favored. He was next to the emperor every day. I don't know how many edicts were written by Wei Yin. King Yong was unusual. If the emperor had a decree, it should have been Wei Yin. I walked into the main hall with King Yong, and saw Wei Yin with a purple-clothed ribbon, graceful and elegant. Seeing King Yong, he smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the minister is giving your majesty an oral order, come here to deliver the decree, please kneel and take it. "

The King Yong glanced at me, leaned over and bowed, and I followed behind and knelt down. Although Jing Chi and Sima Xiong also knelt down, they looked at Wei Chen with enthusiasm. Today’s situation is no one. I dare not slack off.

Wei Ying seemed to be totally unaware of the tension, and said: "The emperor has spoken, King Li Zhi of Xuanyong will go to Xiaoshuang Hall to see him."

Li Zhi said that he would comply with the decree, but after he got up he smiled and said: "Master Wei, I don't know what the emperor father has ordered. Didn't you say that we don't need to greet you earlier today?"

Wei Ying said: "The emperor was very tired, but after the nap, she became more energetic. The empress and the noble masters were all driving together, enjoying tea and gossip, and the emperor was only interested, so the emperor and Changle The princess went to attend the family banquet. The minister had already passed on the decree from the prince and princess Changle, so I will invite the king of Qi."

The king of Yong was slightly relieved, and said: "Master Wei, please go and pass the decree, this king will go to see his father."

Wei Yin's decree is over, and he retreats after saluting. King Yong smiled and said to me: "Wei Ying has talents that complement each other and can be reused in the future."

I was about to agree, but there was a chill in my heart for no reason. Wei Yin's performance was perfect, but why I felt something wrong? Subconsciously, I listened with all my strength. At this time, Wei Yin had already arrived. Outside the Ya Ningxuan door, at this moment, I heard his sigh of relief, and then heard a low chuckle, which was a kind of complacent laugh.

Suddenly I thought of many things. The Wei family, which has always been neutral, has been calm and the waves, and Feng Yimen tried its best to win over the Qin family. Although it may be because the Qin family controls the military power, it shouldn’t have done anything to the Wei family. Thinking of the incident in the East Palace of the prince, Wei Ying was ordered to guard the prince, and Zheng Shizhong clearly accused the prince at the imperial meeting, and then Suzaku was assassinated in front of the gate. In the Bloody Night of Chang'an, the masked man who attacked King Qing's guard and the assassin who assassinated Zheng Shizhong were all men. Wei Ying should be a good martial artist. This was what Xiao Shunzi had accidentally said. The more I thought about it, the more I felt that I was caught in a trap. What would happen if Wei Ying and even the Wei family and Feng Yimen had colluded.

I categorically said: "Xiao Shunzi, go and see if there is an ambush outside, remember, don't show signs."

The complexion of King Yong and others changed drastically, Xiao Shunzi's expression turned cold, and his figure disappeared into the night. After a while, Xiao Shunzi came back with a pale face. He coldly said: "Yuehua Gate has Dongying army ambush, and there are Fengyimen disciples hiding everywhere. I saw Wen Ziyan, but I didn't dare to approach it. "

The complexion of King Yong changed drastically, before he said: "Wei Ying and Fengyimen are in collusion."

In this short period of time, I have already figured out a lot of things. My expression became cold and calm. I gently shook the folding fan. I said lightly: "This is my miscalculation. Wei Yin's identity can make the hunting palace Many people believe that his words are the emperor’s will. In addition, I have already thought of Fengyimen’s plan. They use King Qi’s army to divert our attention, and what they really use to rebel is the imperial army."

Li Zhi raised his eyebrows and said: "How can the Forbidden Army be used by them."

I smiled bitterly and said: "His Royal Highness and his ministers have a wrong idea. If they can't gain control of the Forbidden Army, then it is impossible to drive them into rebellion, and only General Qin and Qin Qing can gain control. Now we can be sure that Qin Qing cannot completely control the Forbidden Army, so we neglected a little. There is another person who can control the Forbidden Army, the emperor."

Sima Xiong and Jing Chi both exclaimed. I ignored them and continued: "As a princess, Li Hanyou is also the daughter-in-law of the Qin family. If she takes the emperor’s will and says that she is ordered to command the Forbidden Army, you say What will happen."

Everyone felt a chill, and I continued: "Li Hanyou has already had an influence in the Forbidden Army. Although Qin Qing could not actually control all the Forbidden Army in the past two years, at least the Dongying Forbidden Army is still under his direct jurisdiction. Li Hanyou is The identity of the princess, those imperial soldiers are the Qin family's direct line, so what is it that Li Hanyou buys thousands of people, plus Wei Ying is the minister of the chase, and the prince is the prince. As long as the Xiaoshuang Palace is controlled, the emperor’s will If it cannot be transmitted, then His Royal Highness is isolated and helpless. Now His Royal Highness's army is hundreds of miles away and can only be slaughtered."

Sima Xiong, Jing Chi and others were shocked, but King Yong looked calmly and said: "Since Suiyun has figured out the layout of Fengyimen, I must have a way to deal with it."

I sighed and said: "His Royal Highness really knows the heart of being a minister. The only flaw in their method is that it cannot arouse our suspicion, so they dare not eradicate General Pei in advance. Now His Highness's only life is here. This is also the reason why they called the Palace to go to Xiaoshuang Hall. They wanted to ambush at Yuehua Gate and kill His Highness in one fell swoop. At that time, General Pei would have to bow his head and obey his orders. After all, General Pei still has his wealth and life. Hong Fu, if the minister can see through their layout, then there will be vitality, please follow the arrangement of the minister."

Li Zhi said indifferently: "Suiyun, this king believes that you have a way, today this king's life will be handed to you, you can order it."

I bowed and said: "All the ministers have been ignorant of their hearts these days, and then I have not found the enemy's tricks. Your Royal Highness does not blame the guilt. It is already a thousand fortunate. Thank you, Your Royal Highness, who still believes in his judgment." /

Li Zhi also politely said: "Please don't worry about it with the cloud. This is because this king deliberately prevents you from knowing the external situation these days, so that today's changes will happen. Please order with the cloud, and the king will respect the order."

I straightened up and said: "Then the minister will be on his behalf. Now His Highness must break out, and before the breakout, His Highness must join General Pei. The minister believes that General Pei is still safe and sound. Fengyi's master will definitely not act. General Pei’s martial arts are strong and his military spirit. If you use it strong, I’m afraid it will arouse your Highness’s suspicion. So now Xiao Shunzi goes to see Pei Yun immediately and ask him to meet with His Highness and rush out of the hunting palace together. General Pei must be there. The assassin of Fengyimen is hidden, Xiao Shunzi must protect General Pei, otherwise His Royal Highness will not have a chance to break through. Now the imperial edict should not spread to the whole army, so there should be no problem with His Highness breaking through, but before meeting with General Pei, Fengyimen’s siege depends on the guards of His Royal Highness and the masters sent by the main gates to support it. As for the meeting place, I want His Highness to decide."

The King Yong pointed to the defense plan and said: "Now we can only break through from the southwest, Xiao Shunzi, tell General Pei to meet here and see the fire here, it is the time for us to act."

Xiao Shunzi nodded and disappeared again.

I said again: "His Royal Highness immediately delivered this item to the nearest leader of the Qin Army, Qin Yong. This was originally prepared by the minister just in case, but I did not expect it to be used. There is this item. At least Qin Yong will not attack His Highness."

At this moment, Sima Xiong came in and said, "His Royal Highness, we are all ready, but..." Sima Xiong looked at me and stopped talking. I faintly smiled and said: "Your Royal Highness, this time the minister can't accompany His Highness to break through."

The King Yong was shocked and grabbed my hand and said: "Suiyun, what are you talking about? You have no power to bind a chicken. If you stay, you will be harmed. How can you not leave."

I smiled bitterly: "His Royal Highness, Suiyun is weak. This time His Royal Highness breaks through, he must be quick and easy. If the minister is accompanied, I am afraid he will die on the road."

Li Zhi shook his head and said: "Don't worry, this king uses a carriage to drive you, besides, there is still life with this king to break through. If you stay, I am afraid that you will definitely die. Fengyimen will never let you go."

I smiled faintly, walked into King Yong, and said a word in a low voice. King Yong was taken aback, and his face was thoughtful. I didn't wait for him to understand, so I said: "Your Royal Highness must not delay any longer, I will let Dong Without protection, I will stay. If His Royal Highness can break through the siege, even if the ministers fall into the enemy's hands, there will be a silver lining. Your Royal Highness, and Qi Wang’s armies are far away from the water and can’t save near fires. General Qin’s army has become the key. Please believe that the minister can try his best to win the support of the general for your highness. The general has been on the battlefield and will not be willing to be restrained."

At this time, Sima Xiong approached and said: "Your Royal Highness, the agreed time is coming soon, please make your decision quickly."

I solemnly said: "General Sima, your highness entrusts you with safety and Zhe trusts you."

Sima Xiong lied and said: "The final general will be crushed to protect His Highness from the siege."

I looked at Jing Chi again and said: "Jing Chi, you are the general next to your Highness. This time you are shouldering a heavy responsibility. Don't slack off."

Jing Chi smiled bitterly: "If I don't try my best, I will be punished to copy a few more books."

Although they heard me say that there is a way to protect themselves, everyone knows that it is an indeterminate thing. They break through, and there are three-thirds of vitality. I stayed but the vitality is slim, but they asked themselves that they could not bring me to break through. The guilt made them full of anger and murder.

Li Zhi looked at Dong Que, the silent young man, and said solemnly: "Dong Que, if you can protect Suiyun and this king from reunion, this king will definitely reward him, but you have some bad things in the past. This king will never add a crime."

Dong Que's expression remained the same, but he gave a small salute, but I smiled slightly. It seems that King Yong is still suspicious of Dong Que's identity.

Li Zhi strode out of the hall, glanced at the armed people, and said: "It's the king who is harassing you. Now the prince is plotting rebellion and intends to kill this king. Everyone who breaks through with this king is a life of nine deaths. You can only make an oath on the day that if this king is spared, all of you are friends of this king in need, and you must have a great reward. If you are timid, you can stay and surrender, and this king will never blame it."

Everyone knows that they can’t speak loudly, they all shouted in a deep voice: "The prince is innocent, and the holy cong is blinded. His Royal Highness is the Da Yong Sheji, and the ministers are waiting for the liver and brain, and he will die."

With a wave of his hand, Li Zhi got on the horse first under the protection of Sima Xiong and Jing Chi, and galloped away. This Yaning Xuan only left me and Dong Que. I looked at Dong Que and said with a smile: "Are you afraid?"

Dong Que said indifferently: "The son is not afraid, what is terrible about Dong Que, I don't know how the son will arrange it."

At this moment, there was a deafening cry of killing in the distance, and I also dropped a torch and lit the combustibles collected by Sima Xiong and others. In the light of the fire, my pale face was a little bloody.

Outside the Ya Ning Xuan, Wen Ziyan and Yan Wushuang, with fifty Fengyimen swordsmen, are monitoring Ya Ning Xuan, while Wei Yin has arrived at the Yuehua Gate and is commanding the imperial army with the "Holy Encyclical". Preparing to ambush King Yong and his entourage, relying on the reputation of the Wei family and the emperor’s manuscript, although the imperial soldiers had doubts in their hearts, they did not dare to disobey the order. After all, for them, the emperor was the object of their loyalty. Even so, the closest At Ya Ningxuan, Wei Ying still arranged part of the Forbidden Army that Fengyimen could completely control, in order to reduce the possibility of King Yong's escape.

Just when they were a little anxious, suddenly, the door of Yaningxuan opened. King Yong was wearing a golden armor and holding a horse in his hand. He said loudly: "The prince is rebelling and intends to kill me, Li Zhi. This king is the strategy of heaven. Marshal, how can I be harmed by villains, and my Da Yong people must not be instigated by traitors." After that, under the support of Sima Xiong and Jing Chi, he led a hundred horses to rush away. This hunting palace is the autumn hunting station. Used, so all the imperial roads in the palace can run horses. After smelling the purple smoke, these people rushed out in front of them.

Wen Ziyan reacted very quickly, and said in his heart, their direction is Yuehuamen, presumably they want to appeal to the emperor, we might as well block their way behind. There was a whistle, heard everywhere, and encircled from behind with the imperial army.

Wei Ying, who set up an ambush at Yuehua Gate, fell in his heart after hearing King Yong’s drink and the whistle of purple smoke. He immediately ordered the preparation of bows and arrows, but he came up with a thousand forbidden army. After all, he To prevent King Yong from breaking through from other directions, King Yong was proficient in the art of war, he did not think that King Yong would go to this obvious dead end.

Under the moonlight, a black arrow and the imperial army in cyan armor met head-on. Jing Chi shouted loudly, and the horses in his hand flashed, sweeping away those imperial soldiers who had never been on horses, neither did Sima Xiong’s horses. Waiting for a while, the blood was splashing, King Yong shouted: "My king Li Zhi, who dares to stop me." The saber in his hand flashed and killed a forbidden army. If the forbidden army is against the enemy, they will naturally follow, without fear, but face it. The great Yongjun **** whom I have admired for a long time~IndoMTL.com~The fighting spirit is low, but in a flash, the front line of the Yongwang command has broken through the blockade of the forbidden army, and Wei Ying, who is commanding from a distance, frowned. He is It is inconvenient to take action because he wants to maintain the status of imperial envoy. At this time, Wen Ziyan's figure appeared, as fast as lightning, and several longitudinals had already approached the side of King Yong, then the body and the sword merged and stabled towards King Yong.

At this time, King Yong gave an order, and the army formation, which was already close to Yuehua Gate, quickly turned around to break through to the southwest. If there is a clever general command, it may be possible to set up a line of defense in advance, but Wei Yinhe is present. Wen Ziyan is not a general who is proficient in the military formation, and he did not expect that King Yong would discover a conspiracy to break through quickly, so in a shock, he has seen King Yong once again break through the weak defense line of the rear forbidden army.

Wen Ziyan said loudly: "The anti-thief wants to rendezvous with Pei Yun, and can't let him go and chase him."

At this moment, Ya Ning Xuan suddenly caught fire, and the fire spread extremely fast. The smoke and dust covered the eyes. The Yongwang's front-line array rushed from the edge of Ya Ning Xuan, directly serving the corner door in the southwest direction of the hunting palace. Just as King Yong had just passed Ya Ningxuan, a sword light shot out from the ground and hit the King Yong directly. A guard of the King Yong jumped up from the horse, and the long knife in his hand slashed down. The light of the sword light shot out. The guards fell from mid-air, blood was spilled, but the sword light couldn't go further, King Yong had already rushed through the range of Yaning Xuan.

The sword light dimmed, and a woman in plain clothes quickly retreated, avoiding the long swords that were smashed by the Yongwang guards who rushed over.

Wen Ziyan's heart sighed, Yan Wushuang failed to assassinate. If you use those Fengyimen swordsmen at this time, although you can entangle King Yong, it will inevitably suffer heavy losses. She can't bear it, let alone King Yong wants to join Pei Yun , I'm afraid that there is no hope. When the time comes, the swordsman of Fengyimen will be in a dilemma. It is a good time for the swordsmen of Fengyimen to show off. Therefore, she did not launch those swordsmen, but let King Yong kill to the southwest.