Guo Hao glanced at the backs of the two of them and whispered something to Zhang Biao, who clasped his fists and agreed. Soon after, Master Li changed into a Song Army uniform. Several people bid farewell to Guo Hao, got on their horses, and headed west.
Go. Guo Hao looked at the leaving figures of several people with a thoughtful look on his face, and then sneered and said: "I think it's time to meet that Mr. Liu!" He turned to Ge Feng and said: "Ge Feng, go and notify Liu Xi immediately.
I'm waiting for him at the city gate. I have something important to discuss with him." Ge Feng responded and ran down.
But when Ge Feng came to the Zhaoping Mansion, he saw that the whole mansion was in a state of hustle and bustle, as if he was searching for someone. Ge Feng was waiting in the hall. After a while, he saw Liu Xi, accompanied by several officers, full of people.
He walked in with an angry face. Ge Feng came forward to pay homage: "I have seen you, sir!" Liu Xi glanced at him, nodded, walked straight to the top, sat down, and asked: "General Guo sent you here.
What's the matter? Is he here?"
Ge Feng clasped his fists and said, "It's natural for my general to come here for your lord's birthday, and he's already outside the city." Liu Xi felt a little surprised and said with a smile, "Brother Guo is such a good friend, he came so quickly!"
Ge Feng said: "As soon as my general received your invitation, he rushed here without stopping." Then he said: "My general is waiting for you in the teahouse outside the city gate. He has something important to discuss with you!" Liu Xi was stunned.
, couldn't help but give up and mutter in his heart: Why didn't he go into the city now that he had arrived at Jingzhao Mansion? Why did he ask me to go out of the city to discuss it? Liu Xi had something in his heart, so he couldn't help but wonder if his plot had been discovered by the other party?
At this thought, Liu Xi couldn't help but panic in his heart. After calming down, he tentatively asked Ge Feng: "I wonder what General Guo wants to discuss with me? Since he has already arrived here, why didn't he come to my place to discuss?" Ge Feng said: "
I don’t know what the specific matter is, I just came to invite you on the order of my general!"
Liu Xi's mind flashed with countless thoughts, and he smiled and said to Ge Feng: "When you go back and tell your general, just tell me, I will be there soon." Ge Feng promised, "I'll take my leave, little man." Then he left.
went.
Liu Xi was in a state of confusion. He couldn't figure out what kind of medicine Guo Hao was selling in the gourd. When he thought that he might have learned about his plot, he couldn't help but want to abandon everything here and run away. After calming down, he felt that something was wrong.
Maybe it was not as he imagined. After thinking for a moment, he said to an officer: "Zhou Xu, immediately take a few people to disguise themselves as common people and go to the teahouse outside the city gate and the surrounding area to check the situation and see if there is anything wrong.
Then report back immediately." Zhou Xu promised and ran down.
Liu Xi thought for a while and ordered someone to summon Zhetai. Zhetai clasped his fists and said, "I don't know what your orders are when you summon me?" Liu Xi got up and walked to Zhetai and whispered what had just happened. Zhetai immediately turned pale.
Chang changed and asked in horror: "Could it be that Guo Hao discovered something?" Liu Xi frowned and said: "It's hard to say now, but I have to prepare for the worst!" Looking at Zhetai, "You go to the military camp immediately.
Gather the troops and wait for my order." Zhetai agreed and hurried away.
Soon after, Zhou Xu, who was sent out to inquire about the news, came back in a hurry. As soon as Liu Xi saw him, he hurriedly asked: "How is it? Is there something wrong outside the city?" Zhou Xu shook his head, cupped his fists and said, "I belong to you.
According to the Lord's instructions, I led people to patrol around the town outside the city, and also asked some traders. Guo Hao only came with dozens of soldiers, and there was nothing suspicious about it."
Liu Xi breathed a sigh of relief, but then he muttered again: "What is this guy's plan?" After hesitating for a moment, he ordered: "Get ready, I'm going to chase Guo Hao!" The three officers agreed in unison and retreated.
Go down.
After a while, dozens of soldiers escorted Liu Xi and left the mansion on horseback. They left the city from the west gate and came to the bustling town outside the city. But when dozens of people were walking on the road, they saw only the previous
The Ge Feng whom he had seen ran up, clasped his fists and said, "Sir, please follow me! My general is waiting for you in the teahouse in front!" Liu Xi looked up at a teahouse not far away, only to see that
I saw a man on the second floor raising his teacup and gesturing this way, with a smile on his face. It was Guo Hao.
Liu Xi hesitated for a moment, then led the people over. He turned over and dismounted. At this time, the owner of the store came out in person, nodded and bowed and said: "Your Excellency, your visit will make the store shine!" Liu Xi ordered: "Are you optimistic about us?
?" "Yes, yes, sir, don't worry!"
Ge Feng asked in front, and Liu Xi led the soldiers into the teahouse and followed the stairs to the second floor. He saw Guo Hao sitting not far away, and dozens of his soldiers were sitting on his
Behind him, Guo Hao stood up, clasped his fists and said loudly, "I haven't seen you for a long time, but you still look good!" Liu Xiqian laughed and walked over.
Guo Hao asked Liu Xi to sit down, Liu Xi sat down, and Guo Hao followed suit. At this time, the soldiers who followed Liu Xi sat down on the seats behind Liu Xi. The owner of the store personally changed the seats.
A new pot of tea. I originally intended to take this opportunity to flatter him, but seeing that the two adults wanted to talk about something, I could only apologize and retreat.
Guo Hao picked up the teapot and filled it for Liu Xi first. The fragrance of the tea immediately steamed up with the heat, and the green tea soup made ripples. Liu Xi picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, put it down and looked at Guo Hao, "General Guo,
Is there anything important you want to discuss with me?"
Guo Hao took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and asked instead: "Are people smuggled in your house?" Liu Xi was shocked when he heard this, and stood up suddenly, staring at Guo Hao with a horrified expression and stammered.
"You, you..." Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, the soldiers on both sides couldn't help but grasp the handles of their swords. They only waited for their respective masters to give orders before drawing their swords and taking action.
Guo Hao smiled slowly and said: "Why are you so nervous, sir? Sit down and talk, sit down and talk." Liu Xi calmed down and sat down uneasily, feeling that he had overreacted just now. Ge Feng had come to the mansion and saw
Someone was being searched for in the mansion, and he told Guo Hao about it after he returned. That's why Guo Hao said this, and he must not scare himself.
As soon as Liu Xi thought of this, his panic disappeared immediately, and he smiled and said: "A little thief escaped. General Guo is quite well informed!" Guo Hao glanced at Liu Xi with a strange expression, shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it's not a thief.
Is it that simple for a little thief?" Liu Xi's heart skipped a beat and he sneered: "What does General Guo mean by this?"
Guo Hao finished a bowl of tea, put down the bowl, and glanced at Liu Xi, "Master Liu, let's open the skylight and tell the truth. The smuggler in your mansion is a master. The reason why Master Liu is so nervous is because of this master."
I have mastered a big secret of Mr. Liu!" Liu Xi's expression changed suddenly. He stared at Guo Hao with a fierce look in his eyes and a look of being at a loss. After a while, he said: "What on earth does General Guo want to do?
?" He was dumbfounded when he heard his own voice, which didn't sound like his own at all.
Guo Hao said: "Your Excellency, don't be nervous. If I wanted to be disadvantageous to you, I would not talk to you here." Liu Xi's heart moved and he said with a smile: "So General Guo also has such thoughts?" Guo Hao nodded.
: "That's right! As the saying goes, good birds choose trees to roost on, so Zhao Song is already a piece of rotten wood. Naturally, I have to make plans for myself! Although I, Guo Hao, dare not compare with those famous generals in Yanyun, I also ask myself that I am not mediocre.
, how can you be willing to live a life of mediocrity!"
Liu Xishen nodded with the same feeling, "General, what you said couldn't be more correct! Since General Guo also thinks this way, that's great. We can join forces to accomplish this great thing and make great achievements in front of King Yan. I'll wait for you
You can have a good birth in Yanyun! In the future, you will make great contributions to Yanyun's control over the world. Thousands of years later, your and my names will still be remembered by people. A real man must be famous in future generations while he is alive. Only in this way can he live up to this great blessing.
A man’s body!”
Guo Hao clapped his hands and said: "That's it!" Liu Xi shouted loudly; "Boss!" The boss ran up quickly, bowed and asked: "What are your orders, sir?" "Do you have any wine?" "Yes, yes, yes, yes.
, Your Majesty, you will be later." Then the boss ran down and came back a moment later holding an exquisite wine jar and two wine glasses. Putting the wine jar and glasses away, Liu Xidao: "This is none of your business!" the boss responded.
, retreated.
Liu Xi patted the seal on the wine jar, picked up the wine jar, and poured a glass of wine for the two of them. He picked up the wine glass, and Guo Hao also picked up the wine glass. Liu Xi said: "After drinking this glass of wine, we will become members of our own family!"
After saying that, he raised his head and drank it all. Guo Hao also raised his head and drank the wine. The two sat down again, and Liu Xi asked anxiously: "I wonder where my master is now? If we don't catch him, what will happen to us?"
I’m afraid that the great things you plan will fall short!”
Guo Hao smiled and waved his hand and said: "Brother Liu, don't worry, he is in my hands now, nothing will happen to him." Liu Xi couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, but he felt that this person was not at ease in the hands of others.
Said: "Brother, please give this person to me!" Guo Hao said: "Brother Liu, how dare you not believe me?" Liu Xi quickly waved his hand: "No, no, how could I not believe my brother, it's just..."
Guo Hao said: "I would like to ask Brother Liu to send someone to tell King Yan that this matter was all caused by me, Guo Hao. Afterwards, I will naturally hand over the master's head to Brother Liu!" Liu Xi was furious and cursed secretly:
You bastard, I have been planning for so long, but you want to pick the peaches that fall on the ground. Knowing that the other party is using the master to threaten me, I feel a little helpless. If he does not agree to his request, if he turns his back and refuses to recognize the master, he will
It would be terrible to send it to the court!
Liu Xi frowned and said: "My envoy has already reported it to King Yan. I am the envoy in charge of this matter. I'm afraid it's hard to say anything more about it..." Seeing Guo Hao's unkind expression, he quickly added: "But I
It can be said that you, brother Guo Hao, play the same role as me. Without you, brother Guo Hao, this matter would not have been possible." Guo Hao smiled and seemed to accept Liu Xi's proposal. This is actually what he did.
What you want, what you said just now is just asking for an exorbitant price.
After receiving Yang Peng's order, Zhan Jinguo immediately led his two thousand black armored warriors and rushed back to Yan'an Mansion. When he saw Yang Peng, he was still full of energy even though he was tired of the journey. He cupped his fists and said: "King Yan, are you there?"
What task should be given to the general?" Yang Peng asked with a smile: "Aren't you tired after traveling all the way back?" "You're not tired, the general is in good spirits! Just give the order, King Yan!"
Yang Peng stood up and walked to the map, and Zhan Jinguo followed. Yang Peng's eyes fell on Jingzhao Mansion in Weinan, and he told Liu Xi and others about their preparations to surrender. Zhan Jinguo was very excited.
"Great! In this way, the entire Weinan belongs to us, Yanyun!"
Yang Peng smiled, then frowned and said: "I'm worried that this matter will not be smooth sailing, we have to work harder! Jin Guo, I want you to lead the Xuanjia Army, disguised as the Song Army, and secretly cross the Wei River to assist Liu Xi
and others." Zhan Jinguo thought for a while, clasped his fists and said: "King Yan, how can I help the general? Is this matter completely subject to Liu Xi's orders?" Yang Peng pointed to Lishan Mountain to the east of Jingzhao Mansion and said: "
Lishan is far away from Jingzhao Mansion, your war cavalry can arrive in an instant, and it is deserted. You will lurk there after arriving in Weinan. Then you disguise yourself as a commoner and go to the city to contact Liu Xi in person. Under normal circumstances, you
Take orders from Liu Xi, but if an emergency arises, you can make a decision immediately! But one thing you must remember is that your identities must not be revealed under any circumstances!"
"Yes!" Yang Peng said again: "I have sent a hundred secret guards to Beijing and Weinan in advance to inquire about the news. They will continue to feed back to me and you the changes in the situation in Weinan. Is there anything you don't understand?
Of?"
Zhan Jinguo clasped his fists and said: "I understand, I'll leave!" and then left in a hurry. Yang Peng's eyes returned to the map and started thinking. At this time, Yang Erya came in, clasped his fists and asked: "Brother
, you called me?" The voice was very gentle. Yang Peng turned around and saw Yang Erya, who was stunningly beautiful in military uniform. He couldn't help but feel particularly comfortable. He walked forward and held her slender hand. Yang Erya looked affectionate.
Yang Peng glanced at him tenderly. Yang Peng said softly: "Brother wants to visit Xianyang, do you agree?" Yang Erya didn't care, as long as he stayed with his eldest brother, he immediately nodded gently and said softly.
He hummed softly.
Yang Peng took Yang Erya's slender hand, turned around and faced the map, his eyes fell on Xianyang on the shore of Weibei, and said with great longing: "Xianyang is the capital of the pre-Qin Dynasty, I have long wanted to visit it!" Here is the explanation!
For a moment, Xianyang is not Chang'an, nor is it Jingzhao Prefecture. Since Jingzhao Prefecture is the former Chang'an, it is not the same thing as Xianyang. Xianyang is on the north bank of the Wei River, while Chang'an is on the south bank of the Wei River. It is true that the two places are very close to each other.
After receiving Yang Peng's order, Zhan Jinguo immediately led his Xuanjia cavalry to the south, crossed the Wei River at night one day later, and entered Lishan Mountain to lurk. The next morning, Zhan Jinguo led two officers in disguise.
In the appearance of common people, he rode into Jingzhao Mansion.
When Liu Xi heard that envoy Yanyun was coming, he hurriedly came to the hall without changing his clothes. When he saw Zhan Jinguo standing in the hall wearing casual clothes with his back to the door, he cupped his fists and worshiped: "Liu Xi has seen your honor.
Envoy!" Zhan Jinguo turned around and took a look at Liu Xi. He had long heard that Liu Xi was a battlefield veteran, but he didn't expect that he was such an unspectacular middle-aged man. "Master Liu, there is no need.
How polite!" "Thank you, envoy!" Liu Xi stood up, still bowing slightly, and looked towards Zhanjin Kingdom. Seeing that Zhanjin Kingdom was majestic, tall, handsome and powerful, he couldn't help but be surprised and couldn't help but admire it secretly.
He said: "What a fierce and incomparable general. Who is he?" As soon as he thought of this, he respectfully asked: "I wonder what the general is called?"
Zhan Jinguo said: "My name is Zhan Jin Guo." Liu Xi was surprised, "Could it be that he is the commander of the Xuanjia Army, the general of Zhan Jin Guo?!" Although Liu Xi has never seen Zhan Jin Guo, he often hears about it.
The reputation of Zhan Jin Kingdom and his Xuanjia Army, for this elusive and illustrious war cavalry and its leading general, can be said to have been heard for a long time. Not only him, but the whole world also knows their reputation. Liu Xi knows
Not only that, he also knew that although the official position of Zhan Jin Kingdom was not high, he was just the commander, but as the commander-in-chief of the Xuanjia Army, he was definitely an important confidant and beloved general around Yang Peng.
Zhan Jinguo nodded. Liu Xi quickly bowed to the ground and said with great reverence: "I didn't expect General Zhan to come here. I'm sorry to welcome him from afar. I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Zhan Jinguo said: "Master Liu, you don't need to be so polite.
.I came here specifically to assist you on the orders of King Yan. Whatever Mr. Liu needs me to do, just ask him!"
Liu Xi thought to himself: It is true that the Xuanjia Army is so powerful in the world, but I have already planned everything this time, and I don't need their help; besides, if I need their help to succeed in the end, I'm afraid Yan
Wang Hui thought it was the Xuanjia Army and General Zhan who took the credit, but it was not good.
As soon as he thought about this, he smiled and clasped his fists and said: "Thank you, General Zhan, for taking the trouble to come to help. However, I have already planned this matter, so I won't bother Zhan Jinguo." Zhan Jinguo nodded and said: "Okay, if General Liu needs us
If you want help, you can send someone to Lishan to inform us, we are now stationed in Lishan."
"Yes, if necessary, I will trouble General Zhan." Zhan Jinguo saw that he had said everything he needed to say, so he clasped his fists and said, "I'm leaving." Liu Xi didn't expect that he was about to leave, so he quickly said:
"General, why don't you stay and have a glass of water so that I can show my friendship as a landlord?" Zhan Jinguo said: "No need, when our Yanyun Army performs its mission, we drink with our eyes!" Liu Xi was stunned and couldn't help but
He sighed deeply at the strict military laws of Yan Yun's army, and then said: "If you don't drink, you can also eat. General Sun Xi and General Guo Hao are as determined to be loyal to King Yan as I am. They definitely want to meet General Zhan!" Zhan Jin!
The country refused and had no choice but to agree. Liu Xi was overjoyed and immediately called his maid to prepare a banquet. He then called a trusted official to invite Sun Xie and Guo Hao, while he himself accompanied Zhan Jinguo in the hall.
Chatting over tea...
Unknowingly, three days have passed. Today, the city of Jingzhao Mansion is very lively. The Zhaofu Mansion is decorated with lights, colors, singing and dancing, and it is a lively scene. Officials are constantly coming to the door, bringing all kinds of precious gifts.
As the gift walked through the door, the officer in charge of greeting guests at the door sang promises from time to time: "The ** prefect has arrived! The ** commander has arrived! The ** general magistrate has arrived!" The high-ranking officials in Weinan gathered at the residence to congratulate him on his birthday.
happiness.
When the lanterns first came on, all the important officials had already arrived except Sun Bo, the magistrate of Shangzhou and Guan Shigu, the governor of the capital. Sun Bo and Guan Shigu were both customs clearance. After receiving Liu Xi's invitation, they just clapped their hands and sent it off.
It's just a letter of congratulation. The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, that's all.
When Liu Xi came to the hall, all the guests couldn't help but be startled when they saw Liu Xi, because Liu Xi was actually wearing an armored shirt, which was really weird! Liu Xi walked to the front seat and sat down like a golden sword.
, raised his voice and said: "I am very happy that you adults can show your respect! Today is my birthday, but for the big thing we are about to do, this is insignificant!" Everyone was muttering in their hearts, not knowing.
What kind of medicine is Liu Xi’s gourd selling? Maybe it’s not a good medicine?
Although the hall was full of people at this time, there was silence and the atmosphere was very strange. Liu Xi glanced at everyone and raised his voice: "I have something from the bottom of my heart that I want to tell you, sir! Everyone, since the Khitan rebellion started,
In a short period of time, the land of the Central Plains was destroyed, all the ancestral lands fell into the hands of the barbarians, and all the people were in dire straits! However, Zhao Song groveled and knelt down to seek peace, and even did not hesitate to kill loyal ministers and righteous men!
Such a court can be said to have lost all conscience and has long lost its qualifications to rule the world."
Everyone was horrified when they heard this. These are all human beings. After hearing these few words, they already guessed that Liu Xi wanted to rebel! The atmosphere in the hall became a little solemn!
One person in the crowd stood up and raised his voice: "What Mr. Liu said is absolutely true. Zhao Song is immoral. If we continue to be loyal to Zhao Song, we will be acting against heaven and becoming enemies of the people. We will definitely die in the future!"
Everyone looked around and saw that the person speaking was actually Guo Hao, the Deputy Envoy of Shaanxi and Gansu Province. Everyone knew that he had always been at odds with Liu Xi, so they were very surprised to see him actually echoing Liu Xi's words. Then many people began to make plans in their hearts.
.
An old official asked cautiously: "But what are the intentions of the Lord and the General? Is it possible that they want to break the earth and become king?" This official asked the question of everyone present.
Liu Xi laughed loudly, "How dare I, Liu Xihe De, think so? The reason Liu decided to break with Zhao and Song Dynasty was not out of selfishness, but for the sake of the future and well-being of all the people in Weinan and everyone here! Yan
The king rose in Tianjing New City. When the Central Plains were sinking and Zhao and Song Dynasties were on the run, King Yan held up the sky and turned the tide. Now he has recovered the entire sixteen states of Yanyun. Not long ago, he even defeated the Xixia and Tubo allied forces. He rules the world and has no power.
No one can stop us! King Yan can be said to be the one who has received the destiny, and King Yan is the hope for our Chinese clan to rise again. We should comply with the destiny and serve King Yan. This is the best thing for both public and private matters!"
At this point, everyone suddenly realized that Liu Xi and Guo Hao had conspired to defect to King Yan! Everyone was also excited. To be honest, they were under the rule of Zhao and Song Dynasty, and their hearts were always full of anxiety.
, I really don’t know whether Zhao Song can defend Weinan. If he defected to Yanyun, everyone would be at ease! With Yanyun’s sweeping momentum, under his wings, at least the safety and well-being of his wife, children, children, etc.
It is guaranteed, unlike Zhao Song, who always feels unsure.
An official with gray beard and hair first stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Sir, such a righteous act will benefit the country and the people. I am willing to follow you!"
What happened after all? Let’s look at the breakdown next time.