Cao Yun sat by the window with some sorrow. Although there was a rare good weather, the sun was climbing out of the thick clouds, and the ice hanging down from the jujube forest was reflected in colorful and gorgeous, but he had no idea of ​​appreciation. He had been in this wooden house by Shiquan Lake for more than a month, and only Zhou Yifu had come once during this period, and there was no news since then.

Cao Yun knew nothing about the outside world.

He had never experienced such a life. As the commander of the Great Qi, all the major affairs in the world were under control. Even though he later retired and was idle at home, he was still well-informed. Someone would always send him news to him for what he wanted to know. Even if he didn't leave the house, he would know the affairs in the world.

But now, he has become a deaf and blind man.

From this perspective, even though the wealthy families have been suppressed by Cao Tiancheng to the death for many years, their strength cannot be underestimated. At least they hid themselves in this place, Cao Hui has never found it. Cao Yun is clear about the strength of the ghost. The wealthy families still have the power to block them, so Cao Yun has to worry.

He always felt that he had missed something.

Gu Jingbubo seemed to think of nothing, but in fact, he passed all the plans carefully in his mind, but he really didn't find any flaws.

Zhou Yifu should have found nothing, but he was just an extra trick that he had developed as an old fox for the rest of his life.

He let out a long sigh. Everything should still be under control.

The sound of a carriage crushing the ice and snow came from the jujube forest. Cao Yun jumped up and looked up. Zhou Yifu's carriage appeared in his eyes again.

The carriage stopped under the wooden building with a squeaking sound. Zhou Yifu got out of the carriage tremblingly, raised his head, looked at Cao Yun upstairs, smiled at the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, raised his hand, and waved hard at Cao Yun.

Cao Yun felt sad and he was determined. Something must have happened, otherwise the old dog would not have been so proud and would have made such a move rarely.

"Your Highness, the weather is very good today. Let's go fishing together!" Zhou Yifu was downstairs, laughing, turned around and took out the fishing rod from the carriage.

There is only one fish tricot, but two fishing rods.

Cao Yun stood up.

"Prince." Behind him, the princess looked worried.

"What should have happened? If I was not wrong, it must be a leak from Zhou Jiyun." Cao Yun said softly, "You should rest in the house, I'll go and meet this old fox."

The boots were squeaking on the ice. In front, Zhou Yifu's entourage had already made two round holes on the ice that were less than a few steps apart, and placed a ring chair with thick fur.

The hook penetrated into the ice cave, and the float floated and plummeted in the small round hole. However, the two of them did not look at each other, but looked at each other.

"Your Highness, do you like fishing?" Zhou Yifu asked with a smile.

"I don't like it." Cao Yun said: "I don't have this time. What I prefer is to set up a net of heaven and earth. If you go down one net, don't care about the big fish, small fish and shrimps, and catch him clean."

"It's true that I am a man who grew up in the army since childhood." Zhou Yifu laughed: "You made a name for yourself in the army back then. When it comes to you, I still put a lot of effort into being able to get promoted all the way! You should still remember the letter of appointment you were officially promoted to general. The one who issued the late emperor and the deputy signed was me."

"Of course I remember that it was the beginning of my official leadership and the only one. This letter of commission is still framed and hung in my study by me." Cao Yun said lightly.

"I like fishing." Zhou Yifu laughed, "Look, I just hung up the bait and hung down the hook. As for whether I can catch fish, it is not in me, but in the fish, right? If he is not greedy for the food in front of him, he will naturally not take the hook. But, man is dead for money and birds die for food, the fish can't resist the temptation of delicious food. Do you know, some fish are very smart, they will repeatedly test, again and again, at this time, you will be vented. If you can't vent your energy, you will get nothing. But as long as you can vent your energy, he will not be able to swallow it in one bite. At this time, once you pull the string, a fish will jump in front of you."

Cao Yun looked at him coldly.

"This process is the most enjoyable." Zhou Yifu smiled, "Most of the time, I catch fish and put them back. I will still come here next time, want to see if they have become smarter. Unfortunately, most of them will still take the bait. Even if the gap in their mouth has taught them a heavy lesson."

"Am I the fish Mr. Zhou is fishing now?" Cao Yun said coldly.

Zhou Yifu shook his head: "Your Highness, you look down on yourself too much when you say this. You are not the fish I want to catch, but a partner I agree with."

"Do you think I am a qualified partner?" Cao Yun sneered.

"Not yet." Zhou Yifu smiled and said, "But people will change. Many times, people will be pushed by the times and move forward involuntarily. There is a saying in the world that people are in the world, and they cannot help themselves. Your Highness, the prince, aren't we the same? Could it be that Zhou Yifu, I, would have imagined that one day, would Cao Tiancheng rebellion? You must know that he could ascend the throne, but I did a great job, otherwise, with his stubborn and arrogant temperament, how could he defeat other princes ascend to the throne of the Great Qi?"

"The emperor has given you enough rewards, but you are too unsatisfied." Cao Yun said in a deep voice.

"Yes, you're right." Zhou Yifu sighed, and beyond Cao Yun's surprise, he actually agreed with Cao Yun's statement: "Actually, it's not that I'm not satisfied. A family is so big that you can't control him, but that you are controlled by him. This is my sorrow. There is no way, I can't help myself, and many things are no longer subject to my will. Your Majesty's actions are too ruthless, and we have no choice!"

"Do you think it would be better if I was replaced?" Cao Yun sneered.

"You are a person who can listen to the words." Zhou Yifu said: "Although you are the commander of Qi and are determined to fight against domestic issues, you are more willing to take moderate measures. Your trip to Ming Dynasty has a great impact on you, which is what we want to see. Your Highness, so we hope to cooperate with you, of course, so you can cooperate with us sincerely."

"If I say it's sincere, do you believe it?" Cao Yun suddenly laughed.

"I don't believe what you said, I believe what I see, and I also believe that as the current situation develops, you will be truly willing." Zhou Yifu smiled: "We are both considered thousand-year-old foxes, and we don't have to do anything in front of each other. Your Highness, do you think so?"

"I want to see what kind of changes in the current situation will make me sincerely cooperate with you." Cao Yun snorted. "You come here today, maybe this is the current situation that has changed."

"No," Zhou Yifu nodded: "Speak something that surprised you first! Zhou Jiyun won a great victory in Kunling County, attacked two groups and won two groups. Zhong Ai was killed on the spot. More than 10,000 elite border troops were destroyed by him in Xiaoshi City. Jie Bao was also defeated by Zhou Jiyun. Now he has retreated into Cangzhou County, trembling and dared not go out."

Although I had already guessed it in my heart, Cao Yun still felt dizzy in his mind when he said this from Zhou Yifu's mouth. The thing he was most worried about finally happened.

"This is the emperor of our Great Qi. You can do such a thing as a replacement in the last battle. Has Jie Bao fought a big battle? At best, he had suppressed bandits. Zhong Ai fought a war, but he was irritated and inexplicably confident. He always had preconceived ideas. He was instigated to the cold palace because of these. This time he thought he had turned over and was liberated. Hahaha, before he could show off his might, he went to see the King of Hell."

"Where did Zhou Jiyun get so many troops?" Cao Yun took a deep breath and asked. As a commander, he keenly discovered the problems that Zhou Jiyun defeated the two armies.

"Jiyun, this child, is in a hurry to seek medical treatment. Do you know who killed Zhong Ai in Xiaoshi City? It was a mercenary he hired with the money." Zhou Yifu smiled.

Cao Yun's thoughts were lit up, and in a blink of an eye he understood the key points, "Did the mercenary? Did he run from Ming Dynasty?"

"Your Highness the Prince's eyes are like a ruler. He did come from Ming Kingdom, but it was not the Ming army, but a Mingwei Escort Agency, the leader's name is Guan Ning, and Yu Hong. Zhong Ai led 10,000 border troops to attack lightly. Outside Xiaoshi City, he was attacked by these two people. Zhong Ai was sent to the West by these desperate people who sneaked into the camp in advance with a powerful crossbow."

What is the Mingwei Escort Agency? It's just a Ming army that does not receive military pay and does not have a regular organization. The Ming people really do the same.

"It seems that Zhou Jiyun has defected to Mingren, hahaha, even your most trusted generals are not optimistic about you. Tell me, how can I cooperate with you?" Cao Yun laughed.

"This child sometimes has too much confidence, sometimes, and lacks confidence. But it doesn't matter. He defeated Jiebao and defeated Zhong Ai, which is equivalent to helping us. I think His Majesty the Emperor must be swearing in the palace at this moment. Maybe he will send a Longxiang Army to attack Kunling County. Are you right?"

Cao Yunmo kept silent. With his understanding of Cao Tiancheng, he was probably really like this.
Chapter completed!