Bi Yuewu sneered, clenched his fists and said, "What? You want to blame me? I won't accept your trick."
"Two star generals, we are all brothers, so don't let your friendship get harmed." Yuwen Chengchao smiled bitterly and said, "Have you forgotten why we came together? It's all to eradicate the evil fox and benefit the people of the world. Now even Jiangnan
Without controlling it, a rift developed between the two of us, which goes against our original intention."
Bi Yuewu sat down and snorted coldly.
Ji Shuibao also sat down slowly, sighed, and said: "Jing Muyan is right, we brothers have shared the joys and sorrows together over the years, and this is what we are today. But eradicating the demon fox is still just beginning. If it is because of the internal strife between our brothers,
If we miss something important, we will all be sinners of the Queen Mother Society."
Bi Yuewu thought for a moment, looked at Yuwen Chengchao and said, "Jing Muyan, who do you think should lead the troops?"
"You and Ji Shuibao are both my brothers." Yu Wen Chengchao said, "No matter who takes on the responsibility left by General Zuo Shen, I will serve him to the death." After a moment of hesitation, he finally said: "I do have one.
The method is very fair, but I don't know if you two are willing to do it."
"As long as it's fair, it's easy to talk about." Bi Yuewu said, "What's the solution?"
Yuwen Chengchao said sternly: "But let me make it clear first. After using that method to decide who will take on the important task, we must not cause any more trouble. If you, Bi Yuewu, take over the important task, Ji Shuibao, Angri Ji, and I will definitely
I will fully assist you and obey your orders. In the same way, if Ji Shui Bao wins, we will all obey Ji Shui Bao's orders."
Ji Shuibao glanced at Bi Yuewu, nodded and said, "That's how it should be."
"What do you mean?" Yuwen Chengchao looked at Bi Yuewu.
Bi Yuewu did not hesitate and said roughly: "Okay."
Yuwen Chengchao then smiled and said: "Since we are both believers of the Queen Mother of the Nine Heavens, who among you two will take over the responsibilities of the divine general, just follow the wishes of the Queen Mother." Bi Yuewu said to Bi Yuewu, who looked confused: "
Could you please go find a literate person outside?"
Bi Yuewu didn't know what kind of medicine Yu Wencheng was selling in the gourd, but he still got up and went out. A moment later, a short and fat man came in and said: "This is the accounting room of the restaurant. He can read and write."
Yu Wencheng waved to the short, fat man to come closer, and whispered a few words. The cashier nodded repeatedly, bowed and retreated.
"Jing Muyan, what are you doing?" Bi Yuewu asked in confusion.
Yuwen Cheng said: "Don't worry, you will know soon."
Not long after, the accountant came back with two square pieces of yellow paper in his hand, with small words written on them. The accountant came to Yu Wen Cheng and said cautiously: "It's written."
"Show them." Yuwen Chengchao winked.
The accountant held a small piece of paper in one hand and shouted, showing it in front of the two of them.
Bi Yuewu is a rough man, but he is also a star general after all. He knows a few words, but he also recognizes two small pieces of paper. One has the word "天" written on it, and the other has the word "人" written on it. He is suspicious.
Said: "Jing Muyan, what exactly does this mean?"
"Give it to me." Yu Wen Chengchao stretched out his hand, took the two small pieces of yellow paper, and signaled the accounting clerk to leave. After the accounting clerk went out and took them with him, Yu Wen Chengchao slowly folded the small pieces of paper and said calmly.
: "Both star generals have seen it. There are two pieces of paper. One has the word "tian" written on it, and the other has the word "human" written on it. Since both of them want to assume the responsibility of the god general, instead of fighting, it is better for the Queen Mother to decide. You two
Everyone draws a card, and whoever draws the word "Heaven" will be our commander-in-chief. This method is extremely fair. Whoever wins and who loses will have their destiny."
Bi Yuewu was startled and frowned.
For the commander of thousands of soldiers and horses, it is really childish to decide in this way, but this is the best way at the moment.
Bi Yuewu and Ji Shuibao both have men and horses. If there is a fight for position, the consequences will be disastrous. Instead, they use this simple method. The victory or defeat is determined by God. Not only can they choose a new commander, but they can also
Avoiding possible crises can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.
"Okay." Ji Shui Bao hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said: "If Bi Yuewu draws the word Tian, I, Ji Shui Bao, will swear to be loyal to him from now on. Anyone who violates this oath will be punished by heaven and earth."
When Bi Yuewu heard Ji Shui Bao's oath, he immediately said: "If Ji Shui Bao becomes the leader, Bi Yue Wu will obey orders. If he breaks his oath, he will be pierced by thousands of arrows."
"Okay." Yu Wen Chengchao unknowingly folded the two pieces of paper, kneaded them into small paper balls, held them in his hands, and asked: "Who will draw first?"
Ji Shui Bao and Bi Yue Wu looked at each other. Ji Shui Bao had already raised his hand and said with a smile: "You are older than me, please go first!"
Bi Yuewu was not polite. He stood up and walked to Yu Wen Chengchao. Yu Wen Chengchao stretched out his right hand and opened his hand, with two small paper balls in his palm. Bi Yuewu stretched out his hand, hesitated, and finally picked up a
Only, after taking two steps back, Yuwen Chengchao stretched out his hand towards Ji Shui Leopard.
Ji Shuibao shook his head and said: "I saw clearly just now that there are two paper balls, one with the character "天" and the other with the character "human". No one can fake it. If Bi Yuewu draws the character "天", I will be the character "人"."
Bi Yuewu did not hesitate, unfolded the paper ball, took a look, his face suddenly changed, and he glanced at Ji Shui Bao, but Ji Shui Bao looked at him calmly.
"I keep what I say." Bi Yuewu held the piece of paper in his hand and said unwillingly: "From now on, I will obey your orders." He threw the piece of paper in his hand to the ground, walked away, and opened the door.
, went out the door.
Ji Shuibao breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, walked over, closed the door, and bolted the door. Then he turned around and walked to Yu Wen Chengchao. He stared at Yu Wen Chengchao with cold eyes, and suddenly heard a "choking" sound.
However, Ji Shui Bao pulled out his saber at lightning speed, and the sword was already placed on Yu Wen Chengchao's neck.
Yuwen Chengchao looked surprised and frowned: "What do you mean?"
"He drew the character "human", so which character should I draw?"
"Xingjiang is joking." Yuwen Chengchao sighed: "Since he has the character "human", of course you have the character "tian".
"No." Ji Shuibao's eyes were like daggers: "The two paper balls in your hand are both Chinese characters."
Yuwen Chengchao smiled and said: "Xingjiang, the words on these two pieces of paper were not written by me, and you and Bi Yuewu saw with your own eyes that one person a day, the Chinese character was taken away by Bi Yuewu, how can I return it in my hand?
Is there anyone’s name?”
Ji Shui Bao's expression was cold and stern, his blade tightened even more, and he sneered: "Who are you? Why did you kill General Zuo Shen?"
"General Xing, you can eat randomly, but you can't talk nonsense." Yuwen Chengchao also lowered his face: "If it weren't for my method, you might not be able to become the commander-in-chief, but now you are repaying kindness with hatred. Wen Rengui, this is how you repay your kindness.
?”
According to the rules of the Queen Mother Association, star generals from all walks of life can only address each other by their star names, and cannot call them by their first names.
At this moment, Yuwen Chengchao called Ji Shui Bao by his name, and Ji Shui Bao's expression became even more ugly.
"Do you really think that I don't know about your trick of substituting one thing for another?" Ji Shui Bao Wen Rengui said coldly: "You did hold the two paper balls in your hand, but the moment Bi Yuewu talked to me, you had already switched them.
You are bare-chested, and those two words were written by someone in the restaurant. Of course, Bi Yuewu can't suspect that you changed the paper ball." He said in a deep voice: "Stand up!"
Yu Wencheng didn't change his expression, but said calmly: "I'm injured, can't you see?"
"If you don't stand up, you won't be injured, but your head will fall to the ground." Wen Rengui said coldly.
Yu Wen Chengchao hesitated for a moment, then slowly stood up. Under his butt, there were actually two flattened yellow paper balls.
Wen Rengui glanced at it and sneered: "What do you have to say now?"
"I have nothing to say." Yu Wen Chengchao sighed: "It was General Xing who recommended me to General Zuo, and then I was able to be promoted by General Zuo. General Xing was kind to me, so I want to think about it today.
Complete the star generals and help them win the position of commander."
Wen Rengui smiled half-heartedly: "Help me? Jing Muyan, you killed the divine general, and you still dare to say that you are helping me?"
"Why is Star General so sure that God General was harmed by me?"
"The reason is very simple. You prepared two paper balls a long time ago and wrote on them." Wen Rengui said slowly: "This proves that you already knew that Bi Yuewu and I would know.
Because there was a dispute over the position of commander, I had already thought of using this method to select the commander. If the god general is not dead, why do we need to make such preparations?"
Yu Wen Chengchao was not afraid to smile back and said: "Then you naturally know that from the very beginning, I have been ready to help you wait for your seat."
"The paper balls you prepared have the Chinese characters written on them, so how can you be sure that Bi Yuewu drew the first one?" Wen Rengui sneered, "If I draw the first one, then the position of commander-in-chief will soon fall into Bi Yuewu's hands.
inside?"
Yu Wen Chengchao shook his head and said: "No. Because I know you and him, you think twice before doing anything, and Bi Yuewu has an upright and impulsive temperament. If you draw lots to determine the handsome man, he must be drawn before you, and he draws the right person."
After saying this, I must be unwilling to give up, but I have said it before. If you don’t break out on the spot, you should go and drink wine now.” “Who are you?” Wen Rengui still clenched the knife: “Why did you want to kill General Zuo Shen? I will kill you now.
Take it out and they'll chop you into pieces."
Yu Wen Chengchao nodded slightly, but showed no fear, and said calmly: "If you want the descendants of the Wen family to always bear the name of a traitor, if you want to hide in Tibet all your life and never see the light of day, you can send me away now.
go out."
Wen Rengui changed his expression slightly and said sternly: "What did you say?"
"Mr. Wen, there are people outside. If you want to attract their attention, or even want them to hear what we are saying, you can make your voice louder." Yuwen Chengchao, however, remained calm and composed: "Otherwise, put your voice away.
Dao, sit down and talk."
Wen Rengui's eyes were fixed on Yu Wen Chengchao, but Yu Wen Chengchao did not dodge and looked into his eyes.
After a while, Wen Rengui finally put away his sword, and Yu Wen Chengchao slowly sat down and said calmly: "I dare to ask Mr. Wen, your father was the governor of Qingzhou back then, and his writing was from a well-known family. Why did he fail to do so in the generation of Mr. Wen?
Reduced to become a follower of the Queen Mother who cannot see the light of day?"
Wen Rengui said coldly: "Don't you know the reason?"
"I know." Yuwen Chengchao nodded and said: "The Wen family has been deeply favored by the country since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. The late Emperor Dezong was also very kind to your father, and handed over Qingzhou to him, and your father was very kind to Li.
The royal family is also loyal, otherwise they would not have raised troops in Qingzhou back then."
Wen Rengui said solemnly: "Yes, our Wen family has been favored by the emperor. The late emperor died and the demon queen usurped the throne. My father even suspected that the death of the late emperor was related to the demon queen. The Tang Dynasty had been in power for two hundred years, but it was usurped by the demon queen Xiahou.
Of course, my father cannot just sit back and ignore it."
Yuwen Chengchao sighed lightly: "As far as I know, after the Qingzhou uprising, there were successive battles and victories, until Xiahou Yuanzhen recommended Pei Xiaogong to lead the army to attack Qingzhou. Your Majesty led his troops to fight desperately, but in the end they could not stop Pei Xiaogong's troops and were captured alive.
After that, he will be escorted to Beijing."
"It's not that my father is greedy for life and afraid of death." Wen Rengui said immediately: "My father came to Beijing just to scold him for rebelling and usurping the throne in front of the Demon Queen."
"Your father is not disappointed. After entering the capital, the Demon Queen did meet him." Yuwen Chengchao said slowly: "Your father, Lord Jia, would rather die than kneel down. He scolded the Demon Queen in public and was eventually executed by Ling Chi. However, he treated the Li Tang royal family
His loyalty can be learned from heaven and earth.”
Wen Rengui stared at Yuwen Chengchao with a cold gaze: "Who are you?"
"I won't hide it from you until now." Yu Wen Cheng raised his neck slightly and said, "My surname is Yu Wen!"
"Yuwen?" Wen Rengui was thoughtful, and suddenly his body trembled. He thought of something and asked in surprise: "What is the relationship between Changyi Marquis of Xiling and you?"
Yuwen Chengchao said calmly: "The Changyi Marquis is my father!"
Wen Rengui stood up abruptly, his expression suddenly changed, he was inexplicably horrified, and he lost his voice: "You...you...!" For a moment, he was speechless at all.
The dramatic changes in Xiling were known to the whole world, and Wen Rengui had certainly known about it for a long time.
But how could he have imagined that the young master of Changyihou would sneak into the Queen Mother Association and even become the star general of the Queen Mother Association, Jing Muyan? This was simply unbelievable.
"My situation is no better than yours." Yuwen Chengchao said with a solemn expression: "Xiling was occupied by the rebels, and my father was also killed. The Yuwen family, which was once prominent in Xiling, has been shattered. It is difficult for me to return home."
Wen Rengui calmed down his shock, sat down slowly, stared at Yuwen Chengchao and said: "As far as I know, the eldest son of Changyi Marquis, Yuwen Chengchao, is quite famous in Xiling. Are you Yuwen Chengchao?"
"I can't talk about my reputation as a knight, I just like to make friends." Yu Wen Cheng said.
Wen Rengui put the sword back into its sheath and frowned: "Yuwen Chengchao, what do you want to do by sneaking into the Queen Mother Association?"
"Young Master Wen has forgotten that it was your men who asked me to join the Queen Mother Association." Yu Wen Chengchao said calmly: "On my way to Beijing, I met Uncle Zhao. He saw that I had some tricks to win me over to join the group. I was just following the trend.
That’s all.”
Wen Rengui's eyes sparkled: "I understand, you deliberately sneaked into the Queen Mother Association and became an internal agent of the officers and soldiers." He pressed the handle of the knife and said: "I don't care who you are, since you are a spy of the imperial court, I can't spare you.
If I hadn't trusted you in the first place, General Zuo Shen wouldn't have been harmed by you. It was me who couldn't live up to him."
"What you are even more sorry for is the Wen family." Yu Wen Chengchao sneered: "If Quanxia knew something about it, Governor Wen would not know what he would think if he knew that Young Master Wen led a group of loyal and good people to follow the Queen Mother in such evil ways.