Liao Gu looked at the heavily guarded soldiers in front and the officials rushing to and fro to summon the Si Yamen in the southwest. He felt a trace of fear and retreat in his heart for no reason.
He subconsciously took a step back, turned to look at the few people dressed as personal guards who were following him, lowered his voice and gritted his teeth and said:
"What are you planning on sticking to the pole?"
The southwest frontier army that King Qi invested several years of hard work was destroyed in the hands of Liao Gu. His former benefactor, King Jin, was a strong competitor for King Qi to fight for the throne. And the most terrible thing is that there are several relatives around him now.
Bing is the disguise of the bodyguard at Yun Guo's sticky pole.
Therefore, Liao Gu was naturally extremely guilty. Even before he saw King Qi face to face, he was already uneasy and extremely panicked.
At this time, they noticed Liao Gu's nervous and anxious look, but the guards at the sticky pole didn't pay too much attention. After all, Liao Gu's expression at this time would not attract too much attention.
"General, don't worry. King Qi's identity is different now. Naturally, he wants to show off his ambition in order to attract the former cronies of His Highness King Jin. So it is definitely a good thing to meet you in person now!" the leader of the Nianganchu guards reassured in a low voice.
.
As the commander-in-chief of an army, he would obviously not have a good look at Liao Gu, a defeated general who wiped out hundreds of thousands of troops in one battle. But as the prince of a country, there are too many things to weigh the pros and cons!
And now the change in King Qi's attitude is an inevitable result of his transformation from a prince and the commander-in-chief of the army to the crown prince of a country. This change in people's hearts and calculations naturally fell into the stick.
In the midst of calculations.
From now on, Liao Gu's originally insignificant free chess piece has become of greater use.
At this time, Liao Gu suddenly panicked when he heard the words of the guard at the stick.
It is impossible that all the arrangements in the Yun Kingdom were just to help him get rid of his culpability. He might also have other motives to help the King of Jin fight for the throne.
Now it seems that Yun Guo obviously wants to push himself to a high position in the military and then achieve his own goals.
Thinking of this, Liao Gu's legs felt a little weak.
He took a look at the Zhaoping Si Yamen in the distance and asked tremblingly:
"Does Your Highness know your plan?"
The His Highness he spoke of was naturally not King Qi, but His Highness the King of Jin in Jinling City.
Hearing this, the leader of the guards at Sticky Post looked at him with a profound smile and remained silent for a long time.
The meaning is self-evident.
When Liao Gu saw this, he suddenly lost consciousness and murmured:
"But, this is treason..."
From the moment King Jin chose to cooperate with Yun Guo, he had actually revealed his attitude secretly.
When Liao Gu faced the King of Jin's seal in his hand at Niangan, he might have subconsciously anticipated the current result. But at that time, he did not want to wait for death. In order to get rid of the punishment after defeat, he had been deliberately
Just avoid this matter.
But at this time, Liao Gu obviously could no longer deceive himself.
He was involved in a larger whirlpool. Even if he struggled hard to get out, he was afraid he couldn't help it...
When the guard at the sticky pole heard this, his eyebrows moved and he lowered his voice and said:
"Hey, general, don't talk nonsense about treason or not! What you are doing is nothing more than self-protection. His Highness, Prince Jin, and we are only in a cooperative relationship, so don't think too much about it!
"
Hearing this, Liao Gu swallowed slightly, turned to look at the man, and opened his mouth to speak, with a "Do you think I would believe it?" look on his face.
"We are all honest people in our company and do things directly, but unlike those people in Dongchang who like to make twists and turns, we are very principled in our actions! For example, we will never do anything intimidating. After that.
Whether you continue to cooperate with us or not is not entirely a matter of the general's thoughts!"
The leading guard at Sticky Post had a sincere expression on his face, which gave him a very trustworthy look.
Liao Gu's face remained unchanged, but he couldn't help but wonder in his heart:
The "sincerity" in the stick should mean that if I kill your whole family, I will kill your whole family. "Do things directly" probably means that if I can directly pick off your head with a drop of blood, I will just pick off your head...
Liao Gu's eyes flashed with a sense of struggle. After a long time, he finally didn't have the guts to reveal the matter.
Let's not talk about whether His Highness King Jin will let him go when the time comes. He is about to be exempted from guilt by virtue of his military exploits in Yongzhou City. What benefits can he gain if he is exposed at this time?
The annual salary is only a few hundred taels, what are you trying to do with your life?
Thinking of this, Liao Gu hesitated and said:
"Then what should I say when I meet King Qi later?"
Hearing this, the leader of the guards at Niangan took a look at Liao Gu's current appearance.
Although his clothes and armor were all in place, they could not conceal his body that had lost weight during this period. Even though he had straightened his face, he still looked like he had gone through many changes. The injuries he suffered on the battlefield had not yet healed, and from the mouth of his clothes and collar
, you can also see the white bandage wrapped inside.
The guard at the sticky pole couldn't help but touched his chin and considered:
"The general's eyes are a little more complicated. It is best to reveal three parts of grief, three parts of resentment, three parts of shame, and the one part of the will to die that is hidden deep in his eyes..."
Hearing this, Liao Gu turned to look at him, his face suddenly wrinkled tightly, showing a look of confusion.
What are you talking about...
The guard at the head sticky pole coughed lightly and explained:
"Anyway, General, you need to know that you are now a person who feels sad, resentful, and ashamed because you led the army unfavorably and led to the destruction of hundreds of thousands of troops. The most important thing is that you have to unintentionally show that you are full of death!
"
Only in this way can King Qi's resentment towards him due to the defeat of Rongzhou City be eliminated to the greatest extent.
"I'm afraid I can't do this." Liao Gu said with a bitter face.
He was born as a general in Jinling, and he learned to lead soldiers and fight since he was a child. He is not an actor, so how could he show such a complicated expression?
Hearing this, the leader of the guards at Sticky Post shook his head slightly and said:
"Hey, if the general can't do it, then this job will be ruined! His Highness the King of Jin, and our Yiwei envoys will be unhappy!"
Having said this, it is obvious that what I want to express is almost the same.
Liao Gu was unwilling in his heart, but felt the coldness coming from behind him, so he could only swallow his saliva and said:
"Then let me try?"
"We all believe that the general can do it!"
When Liao Gu heard this, he sighed quietly, took a deep breath, and immediately led a group of soldiers and walked towards the Yamen of the Summons Division.
But at this time, there was quite a lot of excitement in the recruitment of Si Yamen.
Chen Liyan, the son of the former Lieutenant of the Li Dynasty, was now wearing the standard armor of a Xia army general and standing in front of the lobby with a cold expression.
Just by looking at his left hand, which was holding the hilt of the sword tightly and with exposed veins, it was obvious that his mood was not as it appeared on the surface.
In the lobby, King Qi had already asked all the officials and staff to exit.
Only bursts of suppressed and angry questioning were heard in the lobby.
"Why haven't you sent the orphan back to your country? Obviously, this secret of luck has been handed over to you! His Majesty, King Daxia Guoqi, is so unfaithful to his words?" At this time, Li Weining could not hide his anger, and his face turned red.
King Chaoqi asked.
The former king of Li Kingdom, Li Weining, after being treated almost under house arrest for several months in Jiangzhou City, Xia Kingdom, finally lost all his patience. Regardless of the dissuasion of his close associates, he made a scene that was almost like a shrew in the city.
, finally able to see King Qi again.
At this time, King Qi just watched in silence as Li Weining continued to scold him, venting his resentment and depression.
When Li Weining stood panting and seemed to have calmed down temporarily, King Qi stood up and looked at him, saying in a deep voice:
"Have you, King Li, thought clearly? Do you really have to go back to your country? Since you, King Li, came to our country, I have always treated you with the courtesy of a king. It can be said that I have never neglected you. If you, King Li, stay in my country, you will still not treat me with dignity."
Lose your wealth!"
Today, the Li Dynasty has officially surrendered to the Yun Kingdom. According to the intelligence sent back from various places, although the situation in the country is not stable, with the Yun Kingdom's army suppressing it, it is obvious that it cannot cause too much trouble.
If it had been before, the Xia Kingdom would definitely fulfill its promise and would even send troops to help Li Weining regain the throne. However, the Xia Kingdom now feels that it is difficult to protect itself. It is obvious that it cannot invest its energy in the Li Dynasty and can only sit back and watch the Yun Kingdom continue to consolidate.
The rule of Lihu.
For Li Weining, King Qi did not abandon him at will, but raised him with honor, which was not too much.
Hearing King Qi's seemingly profound words, Li Weining gasped and asked immediately:
"What do you mean, staying here without losing wealth?"
King Qi looked at Li Weining, was silent for a while, and then said in a deep voice:
"Your country Aohou Lihu secretly colluded with the Yun Kingdom, invaded the palace, killed the crown prince, massacred the harem and court officials, and plotted to usurp the throne. Now he has accepted the canonization of the Yun Kingdom and became His Royal Highness King An of the Yun Kingdom..."
When Li Weining heard this, he felt in a daze and subconsciously shook his head and said:
"How is this possible..."
"His Royal Highness King Qi wants to stay alone in the Xia Kingdom, so there is no need to use this method!" Li Weining's eyes seemed to have a ball of fire, and he glared at King Qi.
Seeing that he didn't believe it, King Qi shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice:
"At the end of last year, General Yang Dayan of the Andong Kingdom of Yun State led an army to invade your country. For a while, the people of your country were in turmoil. Aohou Lihu took advantage of this time to plot rebellion and entered the palace to usurp the throne. He was punished by Yun
As the king of Li, he ordered several large camps in Yen Bai County and Buri Province to remove their soldiers and welcome the Yun army to enter. As soon as the Yun army arrives, they will completely suppress the unrest in your country... There is absolutely no information from the Xiuyi envoy.
Wrong or omission. If King Li still doesn’t believe it, I will send someone to send the secret report during this period!”
At this time, King Qi looked extremely serious, looking at Li Weining and speaking every word.
Seeing that King Qi's expression was so serious, it didn't look like he was pretending at all. He also thought of the imperial seal that suddenly broke into pieces last year. Li Weining suddenly felt agitated. He was in a trance, his steps were weak, and he couldn't control himself. He almost staggered after a few steps.
To fall.
That is to say, Pi Hui on the side stepped forward and helped him, which prevented him from falling to the ground.
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible! Ao Hou's loyalty can be proved. When Lao Immortal was here, Gu Zhan had no confidence in resisting him. If Ao Hou had not taken the initiative to surrender, Gu would not have been able to defeat Lao Immortal...
Impossible, you are lying to me! You are lying to me!"
At this time, Li Weining kept saying words that he didn't believe. But looking at his panicked look at this time, he obviously believed it in his heart. He kept saying that King Qi was lying to him, but more of it was obviously self-deprecating.
comfort.
The more Li Weining talked, the more excited he became. At this moment, he couldn't help himself. While shouting that it was impossible, he excitedly rushed towards King Qi.
The soldiers who had escorted the secret method and had just returned from Jinling City were in charge of Zhou Quan. At this moment, his eyes widened and before Li Weining could get close, he immediately stepped forward and pushed him away.
How could Li Weining, who didn't have much martial arts skills and whose body had become increasingly weak due to the loss of his country, be a match for Zhou Quan, a top eighth-level master? He was just pushed around and fell to the ground in a panic.
When Li Weining's confidant eunuch Pi Hui saw this, his eyes were splitting, and he rushed forward and exclaimed:
"Your Majesty..."
Zhou Quan looked at Li Weining who was suddenly pushed to the ground, subconsciously looked at King Qi, opened his mouth, and said helplessly:
"Your Highness, I just pushed it casually..."
King Qi looked at this messy scene that looked like a joke, his brows suddenly furrowed, and he said in a deep voice:
"The Yun army is unstoppable. King Li has defeated the elite navy in another battle. Your country is in turmoil, and the overthrow of the country is just around the corner. Back then, Aohou was able to serve you, King Li, for the sake of your country's country. Naturally, now he can also protect his country.
The ancestral temple and surrendered to the Yun Kingdom. At this time, King Li is still deceiving himself and others, which is a bit too disrespectful!"
When Li Weining heard this, his figure suddenly trembled.
In a daze, the scene where the Nanpan River was engulfed in flames and tens of thousands of elite navymen were wiped out appeared before his eyes again.
After another flash, the late Lieutenant Chen Feng appeared before his eyes again, looking at him coldly.
The defeat of Xiushan County and the defeat of Yongzhou, these two national wars were originally related to the rise and fall of the national destiny, but because he wanted to overthrow Li Xing, the ancestor who was connected to the national destiny of the Li Dynasty, and secretly fueled the situation, they were defeated.
Returning, he lost his troops and generals, leaving the country with no elite troops capable of confronting the Yun army.
Today's outcome was actually destined from the beginning.
Thinking of this, Li Weining felt like the world was spinning, and the depression in his chest was extremely suffocating.
With a "pop" sound, he opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood mist. His eyes rolled over and he fainted immediately.
Pi Hui on the side was extremely anxious and quickly moved forward, calling for Li Weining.
King Qi looked at Li Weining who fell on the ground, his brows furrowed slightly, and a trace of inexplicable compassion flashed in his eyes.
In the past, the king of a country who occupied the southern part of the sky and led tens of millions of people, now ended up in such an end. Even though he was self-inflicted, it inexplicably gave King Qi a feeling of sadness.
"Here comes the doctor, do your best to treat him, and be sure to save his life!" King Qi said in a deep voice.
Not to mention Li Weining's useful identity, but to say that King Qi took the secret of luck from him, but was unable to fulfill his promise for the time being, so he felt a little guilty towards him in his heart, and naturally it was impossible to watch him die like this.
Outside the lobby, Chen Liyan watched the farce quietly, but there was no pleasure in revenge in his heart, only bitterness in his heart.
After another chaos, Li Weining was carried away for treatment and the lobby was restored.
King Qi shook his head slightly, regained his composure, and said to the staff beside him:
"Who wants to see you next?"
"Return to your majesty, Liao Gu, the commander-in-chief of the border army!"
Upon hearing this name, King Qi frowned immediately, then relaxed slightly and said:
"Send him in!"
"yes!"
After a while, Liao Gu walked quickly into the lobby, leaned down and saluted:
"The last general, Liao Gu, has met His Highness!"
King Qi raised his head and looked at Liao Gu's thin and weathered face, the vague sadness between his eyebrows, and the vague scars all over his body, and the disgust in his heart disappeared slightly.