Volume 7 Ma Mingfeng Xiaoxiao, the young man is raising his sword Chapter 199: Taking himself as bait
The wheels of the carriage were ringing loudly, and the soldiers from the camp of Han Tianwei and Zhonglang were shouting in front of them and crowding behind them.
The Sikong ceremonial guard is majestic and inviolable.
Within the carriage.
Xiao Yuanche and Guo Baiyi sit opposite each other.
Ever since Guo Baiyi got on the carriage, he looked thoughtful and said nothing.
Xiao Yuanche looked at Guo Baiyi thoughtfully several times, and when he saw that he still had the same look on his face, he asked: "Baiyi, this matter has finally passed without incident. Why do you still look worried?"
....."
Only then did Guo Baiyi come back to his senses, cupped his hands to Xiao Yuanche and said: "Master, Baiyi just has a few things in his mind that he hasn't thought clearly about yet, so he just focused on his thoughts... Lord, atone for your sins...
..."
Xiao Yuanche smiled and said: "Oh? Is there anything else that your white-robed god can't figure out? Have you thought about it clearly now?
Guo Baiyi nodded and said, "I have thought everything through."
Xiao Yuanche then looked at him with a smile and said with interest: "Why don't you just tell me what you are thinking about..."
Guo Baiyi didn't hide anything and said: "I have been working under the master for more than ten years, and I have always understood the master's style of doing things. Because of this, Baiyi was thinking, did the master really not know about the gunpowder explosion today?"
Xiao Yuanche raised his eyebrows and said: "I have told you about the explosion at Longhuang Tower in advance. Of course I know about it..."
Guo Baiyi hurriedly waved his hand and said: "I mean...Xuegon Villa..."
Xiao Yuanche stopped talking, his pupils shrank, and he glanced at Guo Baiyi with deep meaning, and then said lightly: "Does Baiyi think I know..."
Guo Baiyi hesitated for a moment, and finally raised his hand towards Xiao Yuanche and whispered: "My lord, please forgive Baiyi for making bold speculations... Baiyi thought that whether it was the explosion of Longhuang Tower or the explosion of other courtyards, lord
Everyone should know..."
Xiao Yuanche made a gesture of silence, then lowered his voice and said: "The words come out of your mouth and into my ears, and the rest..."
Guo Baiyi looked stern and said: "Baiyi understands..."
Xiao Yuanche then changed into a comfortable position, leaned into the carriage and said: "Tell me, how did you guess that I knew about it? Since I knew about it, why didn't I make preparations in advance and ended up in such a mess...
....”
Guo Baiyi smiled faintly and said: "Then Baiyi dares to make a guess, my lord, don't blame me!"
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "Between you and me, don't worry so much."
Guo Baiyi then said seriously: "The reason why I concluded that the lord knew about it is actually very simple. First, the Shadow Division once arrested Xuan Chan and interrogated him and revealed the four prophecies. The lord took this very seriously and ordered people to kill these four prophecies.
I copied all the prophecies and studied them every day. Moreover, the lord's other courtyard was named Xuegun by the lord himself. So the meaning of the sentence "Xue Man Ren Jian", based on the lord's intelligence, could not guess what it meant.
....."
Xiao Yuanche smiled faintly and did not deny it.
Guo Baiyi said again: "Secondly, this Qi Shizhai repeatedly opposed his lord. If the eunuchs were so powerful during the previous emperors' time, it would be easy to understand why he would act like this. But now the eunuchs have great power.
can almost be ignored
Ignore that, and Qi Shizhai has never interacted with Qingliu or the royalists. On the contrary, he only opposes you because of the current situation. However, he is just an old eunuch, how could he have such courage...
."
Xiao Yuanche laughed dumbly and said: "Bai Yi is really as careful as hair!"
Guo Baiyi smiled and said: "My lord is ridiculous. If you think about these things a little more, you can think of them. Also, if you just go against your lord, that's it. My lord doesn't have to be angry with an old eunuch, but there is a blood edict."
, then it’s impossible that Qi Shizhai doesn’t know about it, the master still can’t move him, so there’s something else hidden…”
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "Go on..."
Guo Baiyi added: "Based on the above, Bai Yi boldly guessed that this Qi Shizhai must be a hidden stake left by the Lord by the Emperor's side. Later, with the incident at Longhuangtai, Bai Yi was even more sure of this, and even more boldly speculated that this person was a member of the Ziyi Divine Sect.
The leader of the church."
Xiao Yuanche said with a smile: "But even if we know that he is the leader of the Purple Clothes God Sect, we can't infer that he has a back-up plan to blow up my Xuegan Villa."
Guo Baiyi smiled and said: "No, no, no, as I said just now, the prophecy must have been cracked by the lord. Naturally, he knew that the Xuegun Courtyard was going to be bombed. The matter of Longhuang Tower was decided by the lord, the second young master, and Qi Shizhai.
Down, that
The Xuegagon Courtyard is also about to explode. If it wasn’t him, Qi Shizhai, who could do it? Therefore, it is certain in Baiyi that the lord must know that the Xuegagon Courtyard is about to explode, and he must know that the murderer behind the scenes is Qi Shizhai.”
Xiao Yuanche did not deny it and said: "Yes, your guess is completely correct."
Guo Baiyi hurriedly said: "Not only that, Baiyi feels that the master also knows that Qi Shizhai is a fake, and his true identity is Sun Lixuan, the eldest son of the Yiwu royal family. This is not difficult, and there are traces of it in Zhongshu's files.
, Baiyi can be found, it must be even easier for the lord if he wants to find out the details of Qi Shizhai."
Xiao Yuanche said calmly: "Well... I have indeed known for a long time that this Qi Shizhai is actually the eldest grandson of the king of the Yiwu clan... I just didn't know that he was actually the supreme master... but this...
This is where I made a mistake... However, since Bai Yi knows that I know all these things, you might as well guess again, why do I still take risks and pretend to be fooled? "
When Xiao Yuanche said this, he looked at Guo Baiyi with a smile.
"Bai Yi secretly thought that the lord was doing this just to use a trick. He had six purposes: first, to use the explosion of Longhuang Tower to further reduce the emperor's prestige, so as to consolidate the lord's majesty. In addition, if he could really bring down Qingliu and the royalists, and even
The death of those important figures from the separatist forces can be regarded as clearing some obstacles for the lord."
Guo Baiyi held nothing back and talked freely.
Xiao Yuanche nodded, pointed at Guo Baiyi, and said with a smile: "You, Guo Baiyi, are the only ones who dare to say such things to me so openly... Baiyi, it seems that we do know each other deeply...
..."
Guo Baiyi smiled quickly and said: "That's because the master never doubts me, so I'm used to being unruly..."
He paused and then said: "Secondly, after the explosion of Longhuang Tower, the people involved in the construction of Longhuang Tower must be dealt with. Cen, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, is originally from the royalist faction. In this explosion, his minister is also considered
This is the end, and based on this matter, the Yang family of Longtai gate cannot escape the relationship. The Yang family has always been the Taiwei Yang Wenxian.
The head of the family, and the eunuch who built the Longhuang Tower was his only son, Yang Shuzu. Not to mention what happened to Yang Wenxian, he would definitely try his best to protect his only son and preserve a bloodline for the Yang family. It turned out that Yang Wenxian was in the relationship between his lord and his family.
Qingliu is vacillating between the two, and the Lord will take advantage of this to force the famous Yang family to take sides."
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "Yes, this is indeed what I have in mind. It's just that I haven't thought it over yet about how to deal with the Yang family. When I get back to Sikong Mansion, I'll talk to you and that guy Su Ling again." Let’s discuss it.”
Guo Baiyi said again: "Third, if Longhuang explodes, the people of Longtai will be in chaos. Since Li Xuan is the leader of the Yiwu people, he will definitely take the opportunity to rebel and seek to restore the country. The Lord will use the excuse of quelling the rebellion to suppress the Yiwu people. Uprooting the hidden dangers not only increases the lord's reputation among the people, but also serves as a training exercise for the Beijing Camp Guards, the City Patrol Division, the Fifth Army Superintendent's Office, and the Heavenly Guards. When the Bohai War starts, they are all the main forces going to the battlefield, and the Lord should use this as a touchstone to test their quality."
Xiao Yuanche kept nodding, with a smile on his face.
"Fourth, once Longhuang exploded, the elites of Shen, Qian, and Liu who were stationed on the outskirts of Longtai City must be worried about the safety of their lord, and attacked Longtai City with all their strength, intending to save their lord. But the lord can take a look at these three families. What is the combat power of the elite? In addition, we can also see whether they work together. According to General Zhang Shiyou at the city gate, the three families have been unable to attack for a long time. Instead, because Su Ling ordered Cheng Gongjun to drive a wedge between the Qian and Liu families, the two families actually first The fight has started, so the lord can divide and rule in the future, fight Bohai with all his strength, divide the money, and the Liu family. By then, these two families will have no time to take care of themselves, and the lord will not have to worry about the rear!"
Guo Baiyi speaks like a river.
Xiao Yuanche put his hands on his hands and laughed and said: "Those who know me are white-robed!"
Guo Baiyi continued: "The above are the several intentions that the Lord wanted to achieve when Long Huang exploded. Next, there are the reasons why the Lord knew about the explosion of other courtyards but did not disclose it."
Xiao Yuanche said: "You can tell me everything you know in white clothes!"
"Fifth, the lord has passed the destined age and has three sons. The second son is Jianshu. His temperament is much like the lord, but he is not as steady as the lord in doing things. He also has his own calculations. Sometimes the lord is also suspicious of it. The third son thinks Shu, on the surface, is cowardly, but in fact he is tough on the inside, but he is more or less decisive in his actions. The fourth son, Cang Shu, is extremely talented and pure in nature, but he is just a little young and lacks prestige to overwhelm the old ministers. Therefore, every time the lord thinks about it, his heart There is often hesitation as to who will succeed the three of them."
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "This matter is indeed a difficult choice for me, but I don't know who Bai Yi prefers?"
Xiao Yuanche asked calmly, but Guo Baiyi's heart trembled, and he suddenly bowed to Xiao Yuanche and said: "Bai Yi's death penalty, this is the master's family matter..."
Xiao Yuanche waved his hand and said: "You, you! I just praised you for being sincere to me, why is it like this? Although this matter is my family matter, it is also a business matter related to our future destiny. Bai Yi does not need to hide it. , to put it boldly..."
Guo Baiyi then sighed and said: "Baiyi really doesn't know...but Baiyi understands that since you are Baiyi's lord, if you decide who is your heir, Baiyi will definitely be devastated until his death." Unswervingly..."
Xiao Yuanche sighed for a while, patted Guo Baiyi's shoulder and said: "Okay! Okay..."
Guo Baiyi said again: "Let's continue what we just said. It is precisely because the lord cannot make up his mind on who can succeed the lord, and he is also afraid that the second young master has deep calculations in doing things. In addition, he has been immersed in the army for many years, and he is afraid that he will have selfish motives. It would take a lot of effort for the lord to subdue him, so he risked his life and made a bet on whether the second young master would risk his life to save the lord if he knew he was in danger. He even made a bet on whether the handsome general with good features was the lord's general or his. Xiao Jianshu’s private soldiers, and Mr. Jianshu was also involved in many explosions. It’s impossible for him not to know that something would happen to Xuegun Villa..."
Guo Baiyi's words were straightforward. Since Xiao Yuanche didn't blame him for what he said, he would no longer hide it.
Xiao Yuanche sighed and said: "Yes...I still won the bet in today's test. Jianshu still did a good job in filial piety..."
Guo Baiyi nodded and said: "Master Jianshu risked his life to save him, and General Wu Guanzhonglang fought hard to kill the enemy without retreating even a step. My lord can rest assured... After this incident, I am afraid that Master Jianshu will be here."
The weight in my lord's heart is heavier..."
Guo Baiyi paused and then said: "It's just my lord, Bai Yi has something to say. Although my lord is still in great health, he has been undecided about his successor. Anyone who has hesitated on this matter since ancient times has become a hidden danger. I hope my lord...
..."
Xiao Yuanche sighed and said: "Let's wait a little longer... We will make sure after the battle with Bohai..."
Hearing this, Guo Baiyi suddenly said: "My lord, are you going to take Master Jian Shu to the battlefield during the Bohai War..."
Xiao Yuanche said noncommittally: "It is true that he took my son to the battlefield, always at the rear. How can he grow without going through wind and rain..."
He paused and then said: "But it's not Jianshu...but Cangshu..."
Guo Baiyi's strategy was unparalleled, and his body was shaken. How could he not know the implication of Xiao Yuanche's words.
However, no matter what, that is the thought of those in power. No matter how much Xiao Yuanche relies on him, there are some things he cannot say.
Guo Baiyi nodded, turned around and talked about what happened just now: "Sixth, the lord is still testing Su Ling's heart at the end..."
"oh?"
Guo Baiyi said word by word: "Although the master said that he would not be allowed to check the clues that Su Ling checked, he did not restrict Su Ling's freedom. Those clues seemed to be known to Su Ling by chance, but in fact, which
The master didn’t let him know this..."
Xiao Yuanche lowered his head and smiled lightly, not denying it.
"Since my lord knows that Su Ling will definitely know about Long Huangtai in the end, he is determined to test whether he is interested in the emperor or the lord. Once Long Huang explodes, if Su Ling is interested in the emperor, he may completely separate from the lord because of this matter. With him
With his intelligence, he could definitely figure out what happened in Xuegun's courtyard, not to mention that the master was waiting for Bai Yi and inadvertently revealed the word "Xuegon" to Su Ling.
If Su Ling was interested in the emperor, he would have known about the explosion in Xuegun Villa and pretended not to know, and would not have gone to save his lord. But when Su Ling learned about it at the first time, he galloped over to rescue her before the explosion.
He killed the lord, the eldest lady and Young Master Jingshu, and even risked his own life when facing the enemy. From this, Su Ling is truly lord of the lord..."
After saying this, Guo Baiyi bowed to Xiao Yuanche and said with full respect: "A man of great wisdom and courage, looking at our great Jin Dynasty, only my lord is worthy of it! Baiyi respects you!"
Xiao Yuanche nodded with satisfaction and said: "Six reasons, no difference at all. Bai Yi, fortunately you are my confidant. If it were Shen Jizhou's...then I wouldn't even have the courage to go to war with the north."
No more..."
Guo Baiyi smiled and said: "My lord is joking, then Shen Jizhou is not worthy of Baiyi's help!"
Only then did the two of them look at each other and smile.
Xiao Yuanche seemed to be thoughtful and said: "From now on, Su Ling will be another white man, and I will never have any doubts! However, today he suddenly beheaded Li Xuan, but it still surprised me a little.
"
Guo Baiyi frowned and said, "Master, do you still want to blame Su Ling?"
Xiao Yuanche shook his head and said: "By killing Li Xuan, he actually solved a lot of hidden dangers for me. If a living Li Xuan is caught, the Qingliu and the royalists, and even the separatist forces, will attack him."
The tiger is watching with eager eyes. If Li Xuan doesn't give up and bites him randomly, I will have to put in a lot of effort. But Su Ling kills him, and the dead man has nothing to say, so this matter can be settled..."
Guo Baiyi nodded but did not speak.
Xiao Yuanche sighed again and said: "It's just that, although Su Ling killed Li Xuan out of his own heart, he was still used by Li Xuan one last time before he died. In other words, Su Ling is better than you in Bai Yi."
, I’m still a little immature, that’s why I’m angry..."
Guo Baiyi suddenly realized: "Baiyi understands that Li Xuan begged for a quick death and even asked Su Ling to do it personally. In fact, he took advantage of Su Ling's sincerity to make Su Ling openly disobey his lord's order to execute Li Xuan in Ling Chi in public.
This made the lord suspicious of him and planted the last seed of alienation between the king and his ministers..."
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "Yes, Su Ling thought that he had done something fair and allowed a great master, Wang Changsun, to save his face, but he didn't want to fall into his trap again. It's just that Li Xuan underestimated it.
Oh, after all this, how can I still doubt a pillar because of a dead person..."
Only then did Guo Baiyi feel relieved and hurriedly said: "Baiyi thanked the lord on behalf of Su Ling... The lord can completely trust Su Ling. This is Su Ling's blessing!"
Xiao Yuanche laughed and said: "Are you praising me or reminding me..."
Guo Baiyi laughed dumbly.
Xiao Yuanche said with a solemn expression: "The only troublesome thing is... the Longhuang Tower exploded, the Forbidden Palace was in chaos, and the emperor's life and death are unknown to me..."
Guo Baiyi suddenly remembered something and said: "My lord Wuyou, when he was in Sikong Mansion, Su Ling once mentioned that the emperor had been transferred to a safe place by him..."
When Xiao Yuanche heard this, he patted the carriage and sat down, laughing and scolding: "This brat...that's all, let's not guess anymore...go to Sikong Mansion and wait for the brat to come back before we make any further arguments."