After the news of the Battle of Beidawa spread, Jinchang was shaken, Yanxi was shaken, and the direction of public opinion immediately changed. The previously noisy protest against Xiao Wei stopped, and no one mentioned it anymore. Instead, they cursed the Zheng family for colluding.
The noise of the Black Bone Cult's plot to murder the Yanxi family is getting louder, and various versions of rumors are flying everywhere. Under the turmoil, the Zheng family has almost become like mice crossing the street, and everyone is shouting for beatings. But the strange thing is that
On the side of the victims of the Beidawa Battle, whether it was Xiao Wei or the three major families of Liu, Shi, and Zhang, all remained silent on the matter. The top figures of each family never talked about it in public. The entire superstructure of Yanxi was collectively lost.
Sound, such a strange scene is really enough to make people imagine.
Is it weird? There is one thing, but in Xiao Wei's view, it is completely normal. All parties are just waiting for the best time to attack. In fact, it is not a big deal, so Xiao Wei
Don't worry, he would never do anything that would make him stand out. Therefore, after returning to Jinchang City, Xiao Wei simply claimed to be ill and hid in the small courtyard arranged for him by the Liu Mansion, and refused to accept anything.
The invitations from the dignitaries of Yanxi were not accepted. Even if Shi Fenggong, Zhang Chaoyang and others came to visit in person, Xiao Wei also asked the guards to politely decline on the grounds of serious illness. However, it was the Tang Dynasty Fatty who
Xiao Wei's representative was very prosperous in Yanxi City - this guy was a mess, but he had a lot of money, and he definitely spent money generously. After going back and forth, in just a few days, he became Jinchang
A big celebrity in the city, "Tang Ji Trading Company" opened with great success on the most prosperous East Street in Jinchang City. With all parties vying for support, the business was booming, which made Fatty Tang's hands cramp when he counted the money.
But Fatty Tang was so happy that his face burst into laughter.
Making money is a good thing. In the past, Xiao Wei would have been extremely happy, but now Xiao Wei is more ambitious and can no longer easily be satisfied with just a few extraneous things. At this moment, Xiao Wei only thinks about
He is thinking about one thing, and that is how to obtain the maximum political benefit from the current chaos in Yanxi. In Xiao Wei's view, chaos in Yanxi can be achieved, but the final result must be stability. Such stability
It must be in the hands of someone he can rely on. Otherwise, Xiao Wei would rather let this "chaos" continue until the opportunity is ripe. Obviously, the person Xiao Wei thinks he can rely on is definitely not Liu Xiaoquan, his grandfather, nor Liu Zhenying, his direct relative.
Uncle, but Liu Zhenxiong, whom all Yanxi dignitaries believed would inherit the great position.
Although Liu Zhenxiong has a good reputation in Yanxi, it is a pity that he is not the legitimate son and is still ranked third. It is really difficult to help him rise to the top. Not to mention that Liu Zhenxiong has two brothers above him, and the resistance within the Liu family is not small.
Where to go, not to mention there are three major aristocratic families outside looking at it, the possibility of success can only be described as slim, but in Xiao Wei's view, everything depends on man-made, even if there is only one in ten thousand chance,
It's worth taking a gamble, not only because of Liu Zhenxiong's constant care and closeness to him, but also because Xiao Wei also needs a strong backer for his future plans. Besides, in order to stop the Tubo, Turks and even Wu Gu
In the face of the invasion of religion, the Dayin Dynasty also needed a stable and reliable Yanxi. As a descendant of the royal family, Xiao Wei still had this in mind.[
If Liu Zhenxiong wants to take office, the only way to "chaos" China is to have a chance. As far as the current situation in Yanxi is concerned, "chaos" is "chaos", but it is not "chaos" enough. At least in Xiao Wei's view, the heat is
It's still too far. Someone needs to add fuel to the chaos in Yanxi. However, the person who adds fuel to the fire must not be Xiao Wei himself. Otherwise, not only will he be able to draw chestnuts from the fire, but he may be burned by the fire.
Hands, on this point, Xiao Wei must also stabilize his position and must not express his position randomly. Anyway, others are definitely more anxious than him, Xiao Wei. In this case, let others rush and just wait.
Xiao Wei had no choice. This was the way to become a guest. So, Xiao Wei was "sick" for six days in a row. He didn't even go out of the courtyard, and just stayed in his room.
There was only one person Xiao Wei was afraid of, and that was Lin Chongming. Besides that, not even Fatty Tang could even enter the courtyard.
In Xiao Wei's view, Lin Chongming is a very interesting person. He said he came to visit, and Xu Shu actually came to Cao Ying. Even though Xiao Wei became famous in Yanxi due to the battle at Beidawa, Lin Chongming didn't say anything.
, even though Xiao Wei made a special trip to bring him into the small courtyard where he lived, he didn't look very grateful and shed tears. He still looked calm and indifferent, chatting about romance, playing chess, and discussing papers.
, but once Xiao Wei brought the topic to the situation in Yanxi, this guy immediately started talking about other things and refused to give even a few words. After Xiao Wei tested the results several times, he stopped forcing it and listened.
The reason is that they talk about the sky and the earth every day, which seems to be very consistent. No, today they have nothing to do early in the morning, and they have a lively competition on the chessboard.
Xiao Wei's chess style is fierce and decisive, while Lin Chongming's chess style is steady, hiding needles in the cotton, and showing real skills in defensive counterattacks. Once the chess game between the two begins, the fight is often in darkness, and the game is not reached.
In the end, it's hard to say who wins and who loses. Generally speaking, Xiao Wei's chess skills are slightly better and he has a better chance of winning, but he may not necessarily win the last laugh. As far as the current game is concerned, Xiao Wei is in a dilemma.
Among the choices - the two sides are roughly even on the board, Xiao Wei holds the white advantage and has the advantage of being the first mover. However, there is a solitary piece asking for life. Of course, the encirclement laid by Lin Chongming is not so tight.
At the same time, Xiao Wei also has the opportunity to make a desperate move into the hinterland of the black chess piece. The problem is that if this attack cannot maintain the initiative, the lone chess piece will be completely alone. If the initiative is lost, the whole game will be lost. Among them,
The changes were really too complicated. Even if Xiao Wei was very good at chess, he couldn't figure out all the changes. Under this situation, Xiao Wei became a little undecided. He dragged a white piece in his hand and couldn't place it for a long time.
Xiao Wei didn't make a move for a long time, and Lin Chongming didn't say anything to urge him. He just smiled indifferently, but in fact, his mind was no longer on the chess game. For these days, Lin Chongming has been watching with cold eyes, although he never said a word.
However, it does not mean that Lin Chongming is indifferent to the situation in Yanxi. In fact, Lin Chongming has watched Xiao Wei's every move in the past few days. Lin Chongming already knows what Xiao Wei wants to do.
Even Xiao Wei's strategy of turning against guests was as clear as a mirror in Lin Chongming's mind. Lin Chongming had even cleared up some of the "mysteries" that Xiao Wei had not seen through, but Lin Chongming didn't want to tell the truth.
But I want to see if Xiao Wei can clear the fog by himself and find the final answer. This will be related to Lin Chongming's own decision, so Lin Chongming is not in a hurry and wants to take a closer look at Xiao Wei.
How far can Wei go? Of course, if Xiao Wei is really in danger, Lin Chongming will not sit idly by and help. It is inevitable, but as for whether to surrender to Xiao Wei's disciples, then
That’s two things to say.
"Break!" Xiao Wei, who had been taking the test for a long time, finally made up his mind to make a desperate move. He shouted softly and slapped the chess pieces in his hand on the chessboard. One piece was resolutely scored, and the other group was put to death.
Posterity posture.
As soon as he saw that Xiao Wei had indeed chosen to score, Lin Chongming immediately laughed, picked up a black stone, and gently placed it on the chessboard. A small tip pressed against Xiao Wei's breaking point, but Xiao Wei did not do anything at all.
After paying attention, he resolutely charged into the hinterland of the black chess piece. Both sides moved quickly, and the chessboard was full of smoke. The fight was fierce. The chaos of the battle was dazzling, not to mention the guards watching the battle on the side.
We can't see the changes clearly, and even the opponents are a little confused. The battle has reached the final moment, and the final winner will be decided within a dozen steps, but right now
At this time, Ning Nan was seen hurriedly walking in from the door holding a big red invitation, bowing to Xiao Wei and reporting: "To report to the young prince, the Wang family sent someone to send a message, please have a look at it.
"
"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Wei raised his head from the chessboard, a hint of joy flashed across his eyes, smiled slightly, and threw a chess piece in his hand into the chess box.
He took the invitation from Ning Nan and glanced at the signature. When he saw that the name below was signed by Wang Yue, he felt a burst of joy in his heart. He stood up, smiled apologetically at Lin Chongming and said, "Brother Lin."
, Xiao Wang still has one game to play, so what if this game is considered a draw?"
"It's okay, peace is precious. It's okay for the young prince to go." Lin Chongming smiled and replied with a hint.
What's your point? Haha, did this old man Lin really hit the mark? Hey, he finally opened his mouth! Xiao Wei has been arranging the overall situation in Yanxi for a long time, so he naturally understands what Lin Chongming said.
Subtext, Xiao Wei was not surprised at all that Lin Chongming could see through his own plan. If Lin Chongming didn't have this ability, how could Xiao Wei value him so much.
"Ha, Brother Lin's wise words, Xiao Wang has been taught a lesson. Brother Lin, please do as you please. Xiao Wang will come back as soon as you go." Xiao Wei gave Lin Chongming a meaningful look, stopped talking nonsense, held his hand in front of him, and then led the way.
A group of guards left the courtyard, took a carriage and rushed to Wang's house... As soon as Xiao Wei left Liu Mansion, a black-clad armored man hurriedly walked into the independent courtyard where Liu Xiaoquan lived, and walked in without stopping.
In the room, Liu Xiaoquan bowed to Liu Xiaoquan, who was leaning on the kang, and reported softly: "Grand Governor, the young prince has left."
"Yeah." Liu Xiaoquan squinted his eyes and said noncommittally. He waved his hand to signal the soldier to step back. He stroked the long beard on his chest and thought silently for a moment. Then he suddenly laughed and turned slightly.
He turned to face a strong man standing in the darkness beside the kang and asked: "Brother Lei, what do you think Wei'er will do if he goes here this time?"
Surprisingly, the Brother Lei that Liu Xiao was talking about turned out to be the Thunder Dragon. After the Thunder Dragon arrived in Yanxi, he no longer interfered with all Xiao Wei's activities. He even did not follow Xiao Wei when he went hunting. It was as if he had become invisible. But at this time,
But he appeared in Liu Xiaoquan's bedroom. Upon hearing Liu Xiaoquan's question, Thunder Dragon's unchanging face remained as calm as ever, and he only uttered a few words: "Half and half."
"Oh? Is there half a chance? It's very high. I'll wait and see. Haha, I'm afraid this kid Wei'er won't be a thing in the pond in the future." Liu Xiaoquan didn't care about Thunder Dragon's reaction and said to himself with a smile.
After talking for a while, he looked thoughtfully at the direction of the palace, and quietly stroked the long beard on his chest. Only a pair of old eyes flashed with brilliance...