In the first month of the fifth year of Tongtai, Da Yong's envoy Gou Lian paid an audience. Lian bribed the ministers with large sums of money. At that time, the king was young, and Prime Minister Shang Weijun controlled the government. Lian and Shang held secret talks with Lu Can. Shang was afraid of Lu Can's great achievements, so he restrained him from doing so.
Going into battle and causing someone to miss a good opportunity is an unforgivable sin.
——"History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties·Biography of King Min of Chu"
Looking at the information in my hand, I almost groaned as I read it. King Qi took the information and said to me: "Suiyun, I didn't expect that your strategy is so sinister, so that all the generals under Long Tingfei's command will die.
Injury." I could only defend weakly. This was not my arrangement. In fact, Su Qing's strategy was more vicious and sinister than mine, and the result was more perfect. Not only did he frame Quartz, but he also planned it.
The purpose of smearing Duan Wudi also damaged Long Tingfei's prestige. If Su Qing hadn't been tricked by Qiu Yufei on the way back to Zezhou with some secret spy masters, although Su Qing's outstanding martial arts and secret spies hadn't
The hard work of the masters and the timely response sent by Zezhou finally forced Qiu Yufei to retreat, but at a heavy price. Su Qing's plan was executed perfectly this time.
However, I thought with a guilty conscience that this does not seem to be Su Qing's responsibility. Qiu Yufei was let go by me. Although I don't know how this person suddenly became an innate master, it seems that it is my responsibility that caused Su Qing's loss.
It's tragic. Speaking of which, although Mo Zong is the helper of the Northern Han Dynasty, Jing Wuji can only act as a deterrent. If a person of his status personally kills or assassinates the enemy, I am afraid that the soldiers and civilians of the Northern Han Dynasty will feel that the Northern Han Dynasty
The building is about to collapse, and if Jing Wuji doesn't take action, our master-level experts will not take action, so Jing Wuji will not take action until the critical moment. In comparison, other disciples of the Demon Sect pose a greater threat to us.
Just like Qiu Yufei, who would have thought that he would suddenly advance greatly in martial arts and reach the highest level of innateness. This is no wonder Su Qing made a mistake. I regretted it a little, but Qiu Yufei couldn't be killed after all, so I had to let go.
It’s a fait accompli and I’m ready to deal with the aftermath. I decided to call Su Qing into the Chinese Army. After all, the army will attack the Northern Han Dynasty soon. Since Su Qing’s identity has been leaked, it would be more appropriate to stay as a counselor in the Chinese Army. This woman is really not worthy.
It's simple, and it has been able to keep the slightest flaw in the Northern Han Dynasty for many years. This time, when I entered the tiger's den, I used the method of concealing it with great proficiency. I really admire it.
After sorting out the information, I ordered Hu Yanshou Chuan Su Qing to come in. After changing into a man's attire in a green shirt, Su Qing, who was still as graceful and graceful as ever, but as tough as a winter plum, walked into my tent with an indifferent expression, bowed down and kowtowed.
"My subordinate, Su Qing, came to see Mr. Hou Jianjun of Chuxiang. This subordinate violated your orders and changed the plan without authorization, causing the death of many colleagues. Please punish me." After saying that, he coughed a few times, and his face became even paler.
Snow.
I glanced at this woman in admiration. She was a strange woman. She appeared briefly on Dayongjiang Lake six years ago. She was dressed in a blue Confucian shirt, but she never concealed her identity. Her methods were ruthless, but she was also aboveboard. She never showed her true face to anyone.
He became famous in just half a year, and then he took refuge with King Yong and invited himself to serve as a secret agent in the Northern Han Dynasty. He made outstanding achievements and became the general outpost of the Northern Han Dynasty within a few years. Regardless of his talent and loyalty, he is the leading spy among the secret agents. Today,
This was a great achievement, but I saw that there was no trace of pride in her expression, nor was she worried or confused because she violated the order without permission. Her eyebrows were green and she was indeed extraordinary.
Su Qing was not as calm as she showed. In fact, she was uneasy. Although Mrs. Jiang was gentle and elegant, as the chief spy of the Northern Han Dynasty, she naturally knew a lot about the inside story of the imperial court. What were his methods?
She knew very well that if it weren't for the entanglement between her and Duan Wudi, and Quartz's unexpected crush on herself, she would never dare to change the plan without authorization. But after the plan was successful, she was even more worried about her own outcome. A wise person
Often the worst things get out of control, and what he does is just to offend that person. He doesn't need to accuse him, he can just blame himself because Qiu Yufei kills and injures half of his elite subordinates.
I don't think about her thoughts. To me, it's best if the people under my command can adapt to changes. But since you have the courage to change your plan, you have to bear the consequences. If you lose, you will naturally be severely punished. If you win,
Just treat it as a reward. Su Qing's gains outweighed his losses, so I will naturally reward him. I sighed softly and said, "This is not your responsibility. Although you changed the plan without authorization, the effect was better than I expected.
Moreover, you have sacrificed a lot. How can I blame you? As for Qiu Yufei's pursuit, it was not expected in advance. This time, the gains outweighed the losses. You don't need to blame yourself too much. I asked Xiao Shunzi to send him to you.
Have you taken the medicine for your wounds?"
Su Qing's eyes flashed with gratitude and said: "I would like to thank you for your kindness. The medicine is very effective."
Xiao Shunzi interjected: "Commander Su, after you recover from your injury, I want to fight you to see how Qiu Yufei's skills are now."
Su Qing said cheerfully: "My subordinate only took Qiu Yufei's hundred moves and was defeated and injured. I am incompetent. Please forgive me, Sir and Mr. Li."
I took a deep breath. After Xiao Shunzi guessed that Qiu Yufei had advanced to the innate realm, I felt uneasy. However, Su Qing, a woman, can take on a hundred moves from an innate master. This kind of martial arts is no longer simple, but
She is really a hero among women, but she is still alone today. It is really pitiful. I thought about whether I could find a matchmaker for her, but I did not dare to reveal such thoughts, lest she think I was frivolous. I just said: "Mr. Su
, Now the Northern Han Dynasty will definitely do its best to eliminate our spies, and now that the war is imminent, you don’t have to go back. When our army attacks the Northern Han Dynasty, you can set off with the army, command our hidden spies, and control the intelligence. I
Are you willing to hand over the management of Fang's scout camp to you?"
Su Qing looked overjoyed. She had never expected to be given such a high priority before she came back. She quickly thanked him and said, "Thank you for your love, sir. I will do my best."
After Su Qing retreated, I breathed a sigh of relief and said to Xiao Shunzi: "Things have almost been arranged now. The war is about to begin. Let's invite King Qi, General Xuan, and Jing Chi to come over. We have to discuss how to attack the Northern Han Dynasty.
, Also, when will Chi Ji come? Do Dongchuan and Nanchu have any information?"
Xiao Shunzi said: "Chi Ji followed the Young Master's order and went to Nanchu to rectify the intelligence network. He found that the reason why he did not get any information about Fengyi Clan's unusual movements this time was actually because Wei Ying's methods were concealed this time and Tianji Pavilion was inconvenient.
Because of his intervention, Chi Ji had already arranged to monitor Fengyi Sect. He thought that there would be no mistakes this time. In addition, Manager Han did not have any dissatisfaction because of the Dongchuan incident, so Chi Ji had already left for Zezhou.
, It is expected to arrive in the next two or three days. Dong Que has already arrived in Dongchuan. Chen Zhen is grateful for the kindness of the young master, but he does not believe in King Qing’s promise, and unlike Han Wuji, he does not have much old feelings for Shu, so Dongchuan’s
The situation has stabilized, and now we have reached an agreement with Prince Qing. I believe they will soon be able to enter the core of Prince Qing's power. However, if Prince Qing launches his attack too quickly, I'm afraid they will not have time to control Prince Qing's vital points."
I said calmly: "Don't worry about this. Xiahou Yuanfeng is not a vegetarian. He has already started to attack King Qing and asked Dong Que to contact him. The power King Qing relies on will suffer heavy losses, which will make him rely more on the Jinxiu Alliance. If King Qing
If you want to see Huo Jicheng, just say that it is inconvenient for Huo Jicheng to come forward. When King Qing raises the flag of rebellion, Huo Jicheng will appear. Anyway, King Qing should know that the forces of the original Shu Kingdom will not completely believe him."
Xiao Shunzi chuckled and said: "Not only is Xiahou Yuanfeng not a vegetarian, the emperor is not a vegetarian either. The letter he asked Mr. Shi to write didn't even explicitly say that he asked you to offer suggestions as soon as possible."
I smiled bitterly and said, "I wonder if I owed their brothers something in my previous life. I am conceited and smart, but these two can easily see through me."
At this time, hearty laughter came from outside the tent and said: "What are you talking about? If the emperor could see through you, he wouldn't always be frustrated. There are a few rulers in the world who are like the emperor, who always follow your temper. What?
If you don't tell the emperor about things, he won't ask. Such favor makes me jealous." Then King Qi strode in, winked and said: "Suiyun, you are very sympathetic to Su Qing, how about it, do you want it?
I am fighting for you, Changle is very virtuous and will not blame you."
I said seriously: "Your Highness, don't talk nonsense. If Miss Su heard this, she would be disheartened. She is not a person who uses sex to interfere with others."
Li Xian was pushed back by me, and he said in a panic: "I have good intentions too. Su Qing is still alone. I can't stand a woman struggling like this. Her scheming methods, if not you, who can bear it?"
rise?"
I said coldly: "I am no match for His Highness, let alone her. How about I ask Chang Le to report to the Emperor and promise her to the Prince as his concubine?"
Li Xian was startled and said: "No, no, I'm just joking. This Su Qing is very scary. I don't dare to offend her. Besides, she is a third-grade general, so you can't make fun of her."
I glared at King Qi, not knowing who started the conversation first, but I said strangely: "I was just about to ask Xiao Shunzi to send someone to invite His Highness and Xuan Song, but what about Jing Chi, why did His Highness come first?
But what happened?"
King Qi said seriously: "There is nothing wrong, I just want to discuss the march with you."
I smiled and said: "I am also thinking this. Let's talk about it after the two generals arrive. However, His Highness can handle these matters. Zhe can only listen to them." King Qi said: "I had already sent someone to do this when I came here.
I've sent word to them, they'll be here soon." At this time, a guard outside the tent reported: "General Jing, General Xuan wants to see you."
The King of Qi and I looked at each other and smiled. A large-scale attack on the Northern Han Dynasty is imminent. The battle that will determine the fate of Dayong is about to begin. If this battle can be won quickly, no one in the world can stop Dayong from unifying the world. If it falls into a long-term
The quagmire of fighting is the situation where Dayong is attacked by a group of people. This battle is crucial.
In Southern Chu, Lu Can angrily threw the edict to the ground. He had already planned that once the war between Dayong and Northern Han Dynasty began, he would immediately hand over the defense of Shu to his subordinates and lead his army to cross the river to attack Dayong. This was Nanchu's plan.
Chu's only chance to seize the world was missed. Without the iron cavalry of the Northern Han Dynasty to contain it, Southern Chu could only settle in the south of the Yangtze River. However, Gou Lian, the envoy of Yong Dynasty, easily frightened the ministers in the court with money and intimidation. Looking at
Lu Can really felt powerless about the edict that prevented him from going to war.
At this time, someone reported: "General, the leader of Chentang wants to see you." Lu Can frowned and thought to himself, how could Wei Ying come? His injury has not yet recovered, and because of the fiasco in the East China Sea, many of his powers were lost to Feng Wutang and Feng Wutang.
Yihuang Hall was divided, and now was the time to keep a low profile. How could he come to meet him? However, although he despised Wei Ying as a person, he still valued his talent. Lu Can sent an order for Wei Ying to come in.
Wei Ying looked a little haggard. After all, it was not easy to escape from the sea of fire. He was also pursued by Dayong along the way. It was already very difficult to return to Nanchu safely. He calmly saluted Lu Can and said with a smile:
"General Lu must have a headache. I wonder if I can give you any advice?"
Lu Can said calmly: "What kind of advice does Mr. Wei have? The imperial court has already issued a decree. How can I, the general, resist it?"
Wei Ying laughed and said: "The general is too pedantic. What's the point of resisting the imperial decree? Your Majesty has long ignored military affairs. Southern Chu has three military powers, and the general controls two. The Jingxiang garrison general Rong Yuan is not as powerful as the general. He usually listens to the general's orders.
, General, if he has the intention, I would like to help him clear the emperor's side and get rid of the traitors who have harmed the country. From then on, the general can display his great ambitions. Ying can also attach himself to the tail of others and avenge great revenge. Wei Ying's intention can be expressed in the sky, but I don't know the general.
how about?"
Lu Can slapped the table and stood up, scolding: "Wei Ying, how can you say that you have no father and no king? When you were in this difficult situation, if it weren't for the kindness of Shang Xiang and the king, how could you have gained a foothold in Southern Chu. Now you have just gained power.
Just as you committed such a treasonous act, don’t blame me for being ruthless and tying you up and sending you to the Prime Minister so that he can see the ugly face of your Fengyi Sect.”
When he was furious, the guards outside the tent rushed in with weapons. Lu Can's head guard glanced at Wei Ying coldly and said, "General, has this person offended the general? General, please tell me."
With a sarcastic smile on his face, Wei Ying said: "General Lu, if you want to kill or kidnap me, you have to wait until I finish speaking my heartfelt words. Is it possible that the general doesn't dare to listen to my nonsense?"
Lu Can's face darkened, and he waved his hand to order the guards to retreat, saying: "Wei Ying, Nan Chu is not Dayong. I, the general, hope you will take care of yourself."
Wei Ying smiled slightly and said, "General, would you like to know the content of Monk Gou Lian's secret conversation?"
Lu Can was shocked and said, "How do you know such a confidential matter?"
Wei Ying did not answer, but imitated Gou Lian's tone and said: "The Prime Minister is the ancestor of the country's leader and comes from a family of police officers. This is a noble thing. However, the survival of the country does not depend on the civil servants, but on the generals who command the army. Now your country's military power is three-thirds."
, Lu Gong and his son control two points, and Jingxiang guard general Rong Yuan controls one point. The soldiers in the hands of the Prime Minister can only control the whole city of Jianye. Compared with Lu Xin, Lu Gongye, General Lu Can, Lu and General Rong, they can control
Ignoring it, although Mr. Lu is loyal and patriotic, he will never embarrass his son. General Rong also obeys the orders of General Lu. If General Lu intends to rebel, your country will be overturned in an instant. It means that General Lu has no objection.
, Prime Minister should also take precautions early. Now that we, Emperor Yong, have trouble in Northern Xinjiang, General Lu is young and frivolous. He is not afraid of the danger of using a mantis as a chariot, and actually intends to cross the river to attack me. If he is defeated, I, Emperor Yong, will be furious and will have trouble in Northern Xinjiang.
If the emperor is angry, he will definitely raise an army to investigate the crime. When the two countries fight, the blood will flow like a river, and the tragic situation of the past will inevitably reappear. Moreover, your king still has brothers in our country as hostages. If the emperor is angry and establishes a new king, then your king and the prime minister will
How do I handle myself? If the other side wins, it will just mean that I, Dayong, are fighting on two sides and have to retreat temporarily. Dayong has millions of soldiers and plenty of money and food. Even if he is defeated for a while, his vitality will not be harmed. General Lu, with the remaining power of the great victory,
His great achievements shocked the Lord, and even if General Lu had no objections, he would inevitably become disloyal when the time came. The prime minister would always try to restrain General Lu, and when the time came for General Lu to raise the banner next to the Qing emperor, I am afraid that everyone in Nanchu would respond, and the prime minister would
It is inevitable that there will be no burial place, and even your royal family will probably be killed. It can be seen that no matter the victory or defeat, the war between the two countries will be of no benefit to the prime minister. The prime minister is just for glory.
Wealth and honor, once the sun is blocked by war, the Prime Minister's power will be in vain. For the Prime Minister's plan, there is nothing better than peace negotiation. In the past, your country was defeated in the war, and we agreed to pay compensation every year. Even today, your country's soldiers and civilians are still suffering from it. If the Prime Minister takes this as an excuse,
On the terms of peace negotiation with our country, our Majesty will definitely agree to reduce or reduce the compensation for the war in northern Xinjiang. At that time, the government and the public will praise the prime minister's merits, which is not more than the harm of war. If the prime minister agrees, our country can also reunite with your country's good relationship between Qin and Jin.
My Majesty is willing to pledge his beloved daughter to your Majesty, and when the princess reaches the age of marriage, the two countries will have a good marriage. The Northern Han Dynasty has a strong army and cannot be conquered in ten or eight years. Your Majesty is eager to fight the war in Northern Xinjiang, and even hopes to make peace with Southern Chu.
I wonder what the prime minister’s wishes are for peace talks?”
Lu Can was a little confused at first, but his expression darkened after hearing a few words. When Wei Ying finished speaking, he sighed and said, "Shang Xiang must have agreed."
Wei Ying said coldly: "Gou Lian has a lotus tongue. Shang Weijun was captured by Da Yong in the past. He has long been frightened. He just wants to be safe. What's more, the general holds a heavy army and is already jealous of the prime minister. Mr. Lu is also jealous."
I am bedridden, and now that the peace agreement has been concluded, unless the general uses military advice, there will be no chance of recovery."
Lu Can's expression changed and he said: "You came here today, is it because of you alone or because of Fengyi Sect?"
Wei Ying looked a little anxious and said: "They are afraid of Dayong's army, how dare they fight against Dayong? They just want to use conspiracy and trickery and fight on the battlefield. They have long since lost the courage to participate. This time it is my intention alone, but
If the general is willing to raise troops, I guarantee they will choose him."
Lu Can sighed deeply and said: "Master Wei, I know you are sincere today, but as a minister of Southern Chu, Lu can never do such an unworthy thing, so I will not raise an army. You
I understand your intention and I won’t leak what happened today. You can go ahead.”
Wei Ying said disappointedly: "Do you know that if you compromise today, you will never have the chance to set foot on Dayong's territory?"
Lu Can said sternly: "No matter what happens in the future, Lu cannot do anything unfaithful or filial. If ministers can resist orders and remonstrate with soldiers, then where is the majesty of the imperial court? If Lu does such a thing, the king of Southern Chu will be lost forever."
Tong, instead of doing this, Lu Can would rather fight hard against Dayong in the future and save half of the country south of the Yangtze River."
Wei Ying sighed: "You are so stupid and loyal, how can you be Jiang Zhe's opponent? It's just that I was blind and thought you were a trustworthy lord. Now that you have made the decision, I have nothing to say, but from now on
I may offend you a lot in the future, so please forgive me, General."
Lu Can's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and then he said in frustration: "I know you want to control Shang Xiang instead, but although Shang Xiang doesn't know the military strategy, you may not be his opponent in those intrigues. In any case, if you do too much,
That’s too much, don’t forget that I still have an army on hand.”
Wei Ying sighed softly and said: "If I can control Fengyi Sect, I will definitely get rid of Shang Weijun so that you can control the government. Unfortunately, I can't do anything about it. That's all. This is what Wei's fate is, and there is no way I can help you."
The army of Southern Chu captured Chang'an." After saying that, Wei Ying turned around and walked out. Lu Can wanted to call him out, but in the end he had no words. Since he could not do anything unfaithful and unfilial, it was inevitable to break up with Wei Ying.
. Sighing deeply, Lu Can said in a low voice: "Even if his body is broken into pieces, Lu will still protect the picturesque country. But for this treason and crime, Lu can't obey even to death. If Mr. Jiang is here."
Therefore, I must laugh at myself for being too pedantic. In the past, when he was studying, my husband used to make fun of me. Alas, after all, I am not as free and easy as your husband."
After leaving Lu Can's camp, Wei Ying walked in confusion for a long time. It took him a long time to recover from the complete disappointment and chill. As the son of the prime minister and a former high-ranking official, Wei Ying's military strategy skills are by no means ordinary. In today's world,
Dayong's soldiers and horses are strong, and the Southern Chu and Northern Han are unable to compete. Now is the only chance to attack from the north and the south to weaken Dayong's power. As long as Dayong suffers heavy losses, even if Dayong cannot be completely destroyed for a while, it will not be able to dominate the world again.
If the world is unified, then it will no longer be possible to retaliate for one's own hatred. Although Ling Yu, Ji Xia, and Yan Wushuang are also familiar with military affairs, they are short-sighted and only want to make Nanchu settle down in Jiangnan. For them, it is a big deal.
Yong wanted to destroy the Northern Han Dynasty and digest its land and its people, but it would not take more than ten years. Although Southern Chu was weak, it still accounted for half of the country. As long as they guarded the Yangtze River, they were not afraid of Yong's iron hoof going south, so they would rather use all kinds of
They used various methods to hinder Dayong's unification process, but they did not dare to face the enemy head-on, for fear that Dayong would simply send troops to Nanchu first. In their hearts, with a ten-year buffer, Nanchu could accumulate strength, at least within a few decades.
To ensure safety. For them, the hatred of Fengyi Sect Master is already a thing of the past. As long as they can be prosperous and wealthy, they are not willing to risk their lives for revenge. What they want most now is to secretly control them like they did in Dayong in the past.
The affairs of the Southern Chu Dynasty, and the war between the two countries were not in their interests. How could he get involved with these stupid and short-sighted women. In the midst of hatred, Wei Ying came to his senses, and he decisively gave up his useless complaints. Since
If Lu Can cannot be used to send troops to Dayong, then he must use the power of Fengyi Sect to try his best to control the government of Nanchu, and then concentrate all his strength to retaliate against Dayong and Jiang Zhe. For this purpose, he would rather
Pay any price. With a determined look on his face, Wei Ying quickened his pace. He could not waste any more time.