The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 14: The marriage of the bad guys

On the 16th day of the first year of the Tongtai year of the Southern Chu Dynasty, Pei Yun, the commander of the Emperor Yong’s Forbidden Army, strayed into the cold garden. Zhe liked his ostentatiousness. Laughing is negative and affectionate, and later knows that it is wise and resolute. However, the marriage of philosophers and bad people is really contemptuous for the wise.

–“The Southern Dynasties Chu History·Jiang Suiyun Biography”

I turned my head to look, but it was a gray-clothed young man with an extraordinary appearance and a calm face. He was being stopped by two guards. There was a confused look in his eyes, and he didn’t seem to understand why there are such tight guards in this remote place. . Those two guards were both sabers out of their sheaths, the situation was tense, and they were touched. Although these two guards did not look at him, he would not be quite a real assassin, so he did not resist. When I looked over, he was saying in a deep voice: “Two brothers, under the commander of the Forbidden Army, Pei Yun, this time I went to the palace for a banquet. They just walked around because they didn’t like to be noisy. Know that this is a forbidden place. ‘

The two guards looked at each other and they were both suspicion and suspicion. If you say this popularity, you really look like a general, but you can see that there is an aura from all around him. Not only is he very sturdy, but also every move, even more. With the demeanor of a master, if this person is really malicious, then what face does he have to return to His Highness?

I have recognized Pei Yun. I didn’t think that King Yong was really good at wooing people. Pei Yun was the commander of the North Battalion of the Forbidden Army, but a rank four general. Although he was responsible for guarding the capital, he was not eligible to participate in the feast of the Yongwang Mansion. At most, he is allowed to send a gift with his status. I am afraid that he is not even qualified to be in the table. Now that he appears in the palace, I am afraid that His Royal Highness made a special post. Thinking of this, I smiled slightly and let me help the Royal Highness. Instead of letting him go to the banquet in the side hall, where even King Yong could not be seen, it would be better to leave him here. Thinking of this, I said loudly: ‘Don’t be rude, this is General Pei Yunpei, and the next official is Sima Jiangzhe, the commander of Tiance. ‘

When the two guards saw me speaking, they saluted and retired. Pei Yun walked over and gave a salute: ‘Thank you, Lord Jiang, for breaking the siege. ‘He looked at me calmly and indifferently. This is a novelty. Since I entered Yong, all officials who saw me had either curiosity, evaluation, or contempt in their eyes. But this person was regarded by me as an ordinary person. I was even more curious about him, so I smiled and said: “The general must have disliked the noise in front of him, so I walked to the back, and the same was true for the lower officials. This is the reason for living in the cold garden, and meeting is also predestined. The general sits in the garden. How to sit? ‘

Pei Yun hesitated and said: ‘His Royal Highness’s banquet will begin soon, I’m afraid it will be inconvenient to stay here. ‘

I faintly smiled and said: “The general is not impolite even if he does not attend, and the seats outside are not very interesting, so if the general is willing and Suiyun is about to eat, please stay here for a drink, Your Highness There, I have to take care of it. ‘

Pei Yun’s heart moved. Although he received an invitation from His Royal Highness Yong Wang, he was very uncomfortable to be among the officials. Besides, he could only go to a banquet in the outer hall anyway. It was really meaningless. If it weren’t for King Yong’s post, you only need to send a gift. This person is always brighter than those officials. His residence is so heavily guarded, I’m afraid King Yong treats him very seriously, so he won’t be invited. Being rude to King Yong, in comparison, staying in the cold garden is a good idea.

When I saw Pei Yun’s expression, I knew that he was willing, and said loudly: ‘Go to someone, report to your Highness, and say that General Pei I’m staying. ‘

A guard should bend. I stepped forward and took Pei Yun’s arm and said, ‘General Pei, please come in. Does Zhe admire the general’s martial arts? ‘

Pei Yun was a little shy and was dragged to the flower hall by me. By this time it was almost noon, the two servants brought wine and food, and habitually told them to retreat. I picked up my chopsticks and pointed at the dining table and said:’General Pei, Zhe He is from the south, so his Royal Highness specially found a cook from Nanchu to cook. Please try it and see if Xi is used to it. ‘

Pei Yun looked at the small dishes full of the table. They were full of light dishes with delicious flavors and flavors. After only a few mouthfuls, he was full of praise. Although he is a meatless person, these dishes are all He was very happy to eat Nanchu famous dishes. When I saw that he liked it, I poured another glass of wine to him and said: “This is my famous Nanchu wine peach blossom dew. It is made with the best sweet peaches in Nanchu every autumn. At first, I didn’t expect to be able to drink this wine here. It was brought in from Nanchu by an old friend of mine and sent in yesterday. ‘

Pei Yun took a sip, only to feel like drinking nectar, the wine is mellow, but he has a strong temper and doesn’t like this soft wine, so he can’t help frowning. I looked in my eyes and chuckled:’It seems General Bae doesn’t like this wine? I heard that there is a kind of burning knives at Dayong Bianguan, which is extremely spicy, and the general can love it. ‘Pei Yun suddenly raised his eyebrows and said, ‘Is there a knife burning here, my lord? This wine is rare in Changan. ‘

I walked to the corner of the flower hall. There was a boxwood cabinet there. I took out a small wine jar from the lower level. Although this small wine jar is not big, it contains at least ten kilograms of wine. I can bring it without much effort. It was not easy. Pei Yun quickly came over to take the wine jar. When he mentioned the table, he couldn’t help but glance at the cabinet, which was filled with small wine jars and food boxes.

Opening the mud seal, Pei Yun immediately smelled the blazing scent of wine that he will never forget. He took a deep breath, then eagerly poured the wine into a large drinking bowl I handed over, and then seriously After taking a big sip, the familiar pungency of the throat made him seem to have returned to the border. He sat weakly on the chair and raised the wine bowl again. The wine fell down his throat, but tears almost fell in his eyes, reminding him of the border. Bloody battle, deep robe and sentiment, how happy and carefree, now in the capital, although glorious and wealthy, but no one knows. I wanted to go back to the border again, but thinking of his father’s old figure, Pei Yun closed his eyes tightly and endured the pain in his heart.

I didn’t expect Pei Yun to be so excited, but I quickly understood his intentions. It seems that the greatest wish of the commander of the Forbidden Army is to return to the battlefield. Unfortunately, I can’t do anything about this, no one can do it. Wouldn’t it be so embarrassing for him to abandon the father who lost his beloved son? But seeing how painful he is, I suddenly thought of something. If he has an heir, it shouldn’t be difficult to get back on the battlefield, so I asked: ‘General Pei Guigeng this year? ‘

After all, Pei Yun is a famous disciple, and soon calmed down, and raised his head and said: ‘Lord Lao asks, he will be 23 years old this year. ‘

I asked again: ‘Can General Pei start a family? ‘

Pei Yun shook his head suddenly and said: ‘My father has booked a marriage for me, but I have been reluctant, so I haven’t married yet. ‘

I asked suspiciously: “Why is this? My father must look forward to his grandson. Since the general is filial to his parents, he should marry early? ‘

Pei Yun took a look at me. Although he felt a bit shallow, but somehow, he had an inexplicable affection for the young man in front of him. It could not be ruled out that it was because of the burning knife, but he still felt very relaxed. , And I was bored with those things for a long time, and I wanted to find someone to talk about it, so he said: “I don’t know what an adult, and the martial arts I practiced is not suitable for marrying a wife until I have a little success. But at the beginning of this year, my master said I I can get married, but this is not the main reason. The main reason is that my fiancee has a special status, and the teacher is very dissatisfied. ‘

I moved in my heart and asked: ‘Whose daughter is the general’s fiancée? ‘

Pei Yun smiled bitterly: “She is the daughter of Xue Ju, the minister of the Ministry of Industry. The two families were good friends. She and I married each other. Since childhood, we were also affectionate, but I went to Songshan to learn martial arts at the age of nine. When I went down the mountain at the age of sixteen, I learned that she actually worshipped Fengyi Sect. After the master learned that, he personally summoned me back to the mountain. The first Master Cihai at the precepts told me personally that if I were to marry her, it would be inconvenient for Shaolin. Stop it, but I can’t get a glimpse of Shaolin magical art from now on. He wants me to think about it. So I still don’t want to get married. I want to divorce several times. But I don’t agree with it. My father-in-law said that my daughter is not unscrupulous. If I ruin the marriage for no reason, it’s necessary. Judge before the emperor. My father has been urged recently, if I hadn’t resisted with death, I’m afraid I would have been forced to finish the marriage long ago. ‘

I thought to myself, it seems that Shaolin really has a deep connection with Fengyi Sect. His Highness’s intelligence is not wrong, and Pei Yun said so easily. It seems that Shaolin doesn’t mind going against Fengyi Sect. But I asked verbally: “This official doesn’t understand it. This marriage is the order of the parents and the matchmaker. If the general wants to get married is a matter of course, why did your teacher forcefully obstruct it? It’s against the human relationship, is it that the generals and the generals are so important? ‘

Pei Yun bowed his head and said:’Although the final general is obsessed with martial arts, she is not a ungrateful person. If she is just an ordinary woman, I would rather be chased back to martial arts by the master than to lose. It was only seven years ago when I first returned. Changan went to see her father-in-law, and when she met her, she became very powerful, not as innocent as she was when she was a child. Although she has a perfect appearance and temperament, she has practiced martial arts well, but I think she is She is always far away from me. Although her smile is sweet, it is difficult for me to be tempted. Moreover, she always gathers with those women who seem to be like me, either going out hunting and traveling, or indulging in Chang’an city. I am not one of those people who can’t see a good wife, but I still hope that she can teach each other and serve her parents. In fact, when I came back from the border two years ago, I wanted to stop thinking about entering martial arts and get married as soon as possible, so that my parents could have their grandchildren. But when I saw her again, the dissatisfaction in my heart was not diminished. She was indeed beautiful and outstanding. , I am very talented, but what I want is a good wife who is willing to love each other. In the future, she will serve my parents for me, and I want to go back to the battlefield and serve the country, but she can’t do it. Every time I met, she either talked about major events in the world or about the situation of the world. I really don’t want to marry such a wife. ‘

I looked at Pei Yun silently, knowing that his words are from the bottom of my heart. For a fierce battlefielder, what he needs is not a beautiful painter, but a good wife who can take care of the house, Feng Yimen. I probably didn’t expect this. Not all men like those wives who are beautiful and talented but can’t deal with the firewood.

Thinking of this, I faintly smiled and said: “In fact, the general has been worried. There are no parents who do not favor their children. If the general and respected relatives explain the principle of marrying a wife and a virtuous person, the elderly will not understand it. If it is because of the Yue family Ken, the general might as well marry a side room outside first, and when the parents in the hall see their grandson, will they still be angry? ‘

Pei Yun’s heart moved, when the time comes, he wants to use martial arts as an excuse to delay the marriage, I am afraid it will not work. I saw his look and understood that he was willing, but there was still some difficulty, so I said: “The general has repeatedly asked for resignation, but the other party refused to do so. I think the reason for the general’s resignation is not sufficient, and I don’t want to offend the Yue family. Then the general might as well. Saying that he accidentally formed a bad relationship with other women outside, and he can’t leave it alone. No matter how big the background is, he can’t stop the general from accepting concubines. If they retired in anger, it would be in line with the general’s wishes. If you insist on marrying your daughter, can outsiders still have trouble with the matter between the husband and wife. As long as the general pampers the concubine and the two elders in the hall love the grandson, it won’t take long before Mrs. Zun will propose a peace. ‘

Pei Yun couldn’t bear to say: ‘Although this plan is good, I’m afraid it will hurt people too much. ‘

I said indifferently: “Although it hurts for a while, I think the general’s unmarried wives have many suitors. If the general reluctantly marries an undesirable wife, in the future, the husband and wife will not be filial to their parents, and it will be inconvenient to raise children. It is against the relationship between people. If Miss Xue is a virtuous and virtuous woman, if the official said this, it is a bad marriage, and the sin is not forgiven, but Miss Xue must be–‘

I didn’t go on, but seeing Pei Yun’s face turned red and white, I think I’m right. There are a few disciples in Fengyimen who don’t like to show their faces. Besides, Dayong is open-minded, not even women from civilians The gate of the meeting will not go out, not to mention those wealthy women from prominent births.

After another moment, Pei Yun has calmed down and thanked me with a blushing face. I smiled and said: ‘The general’s mind is gone today, it’s better to drink a few more glasses. ‘Pei Yun toasted to each other, but I poured a cup of peach blossom dew, and I couldn’t bear to burn a knife.

The push-to-heart just now made the two of us get close, so we gradually became less restrained when speaking. Pei Yun talked about military affairs with great relish. He was once a brave general under King Qi, so he said many things. Regarding King Qi, although King Qi is not a famous general, he is brave and fearless, and he is willing to listen to the opinions of his staff. Therefore, he is also admired by soldiers in the army. Pei Yun also respects him very much. It seems that King Qi should not be underestimated. In the past, he failed to attack Xiangyang twice. It was because of the strong defense of Xiangyang, but his dispatch of troops did not have an overall strategic goal. I have heard King Yong say that the dispatch of troops was promoted by the Crown Prince. I want to despise it because of those things. King Qi, really wronged him a bit, as long as he sent a few good staff to King Qi, King Qi could take his own role and guard one side.

When we were talking very speculatively, I heard the music of the banquet coming from the front. Although it was separated from the houses, I could still faintly hear it. Knowing that the banquet had already been held there, I laughed: ‘Today I prevent you from participating in your Royal Highness’s feast, but you are not a disadvantage, you must be very satisfied with my wine. ‘

Pei Yun smiled and said: ‘Thank you Mr. Jiang for your burning knife. If it’s not too abrupt, I would like to take away all the wine. ‘

I was about to answer, suddenly there was a low moan in my ears, my heart shuddered, I listened carefully, and there was another rapid breath, accompanied by the sound of fractures, my God, someone was sniping the guard The guards of Hanyuan, I force myself to calm down. I know the approximate positions of the surrounding guards. I heard that the positions of the two killed guards should be very close. The other guards are all a hundred steps away, with such a small voice. I can’t hear it. I took a look at Pei Yun, he didn’t notice this, and then I heard the sound of someone pushing open the garden gate. I think Pei Yun had noticed this sound, but he was just paying attention. I looked at his expression and said There was nothing unusual, it seemed that he thought it was Han Yuan’s servant. I put down the wine glass, how could anyone kill the guards in the cold garden? I judged that the guards in other directions might have been killed, otherwise no one would notice someone entering the cold garden without authorization. Looking at the time, it was when the feast was in full swing, most of the guards were defending in front, so he could break in so easily. What to do, I don’t have the power to bind the chicken, see Pei Yun, is he reliable, after all, he was once a subordinate of King Qi.

Pei Yun looked at Jiang Zhe strangely, why he suddenly fell silent, and his expression was a little weird, he couldn’t help but gather his skills just in case, but at this moment, there was a slight sound of footsteps in his ear. It was the sound of stepping on the snow in the garden. Pei Yun’s heart was stunned. He could hear that the light work of the people was extremely clever. Judging from this voice, I am afraid that only a small hole will be left in the snow. Could it be Yong A master in the palace? Pei Yun thinks so, but somehow he doesn’t feel it, because the kind of person who doesn’t look like the Emperor Yong’s palace is cautious. He looks at his body and doesn’t have a weapon. Although he is good at fighting and kicking, he has a weapon. , He immediately whispered to Jiang Zhe:’Master Jiang, someone is coming outside, it seems that they are not from the palace, do you have weapons here? ‘

I took a look at Pei Yun. It seems that he can be trusted. My life is going to depend on him for the time being. I am afraid it would be unkind to win people, but there is nothing around me that can alarm the guards in front. Those guards who were killed had copper whistles on them, but I couldn’t get them at all. I don’t know if Pei Yun can block the people outside. If no one arrives in time, I’m afraid my life will be over.

I didn’t hesitate to take out a dagger from that cabinet. This is the only weapon in this room. Although the hairpin on my head is extremely sharp, I don’t expect Pei Yun to use it.

Pei Yun frowned, and slid the dagger to me and said: ‘You keep your defense. ‘I smiled bitterly and looked at this delicate dagger. This knife was originally used to cut meat. If it is used by a master, it may be able to kill it, but what use is it for me? But I still accepted it. Since Pei Yun is very good at fist, he can’t use it for him. At this time, someone outside the door whispered: ‘Mr. Jiang, your Royal Highness knows that Mr. does not want to go to the front for a banquet~ IndoMTL.com~ the subordinates are sending royal wine. ‘

Pei Yun’s expression loosened, he glanced at me awkwardly, as if he felt that he was too sensitive, but I took him and shook my head. It is impossible to be from Emperor Yong. His Royal Highness knows my habits and will never send A stranger came to deliver the wine. It would be normal if he sent a Shunzi back, but it was impossible for a stranger.

I said lightly: ‘Who is outside the door, please come in and talk. ‘

The door opened quietly, and walked into a middle-aged man wearing a guard costume. His appearance was plain and easy to forget. I knew at a glance that he was not from the Yongwang Palace, and I smelled that he was carrying two kinds of The smell, one is the kitchen fume, and the other is a faint **** smell. Looking at him, I asked coldly:’Are you the chef from Nanchu recently? ‘

The middle-aged man was taken aback, and Pei Yun looked at me weirdly. I ignored their surprise and asked coldly: ‘Why are you here to kill me? Who instructed you to come? ‘

Pei Yun immediately stared at the middle-aged man, his eyes full of warning.

The expression of the middle-aged man suddenly changed from peaceful to cruel, and in an instant, the mediocre guard disappeared, and what appeared before us was a cold-blooded killer. Pei Yun stepped forward and stood in front of me.

The middle-aged man suddenly laughed, and he asked: ‘How can Jiang Zhuangyuan know that I’m a killer? ‘

My look became cold and cold, and I said indifferently: ‘I know you, you are the evil heart, the first killer in the Southern Chu army, who used to take orders from Prince Yude Zhao Jue, now I’m afraid I’ve taken orders from Rong Yuan? ‘

The middle-aged man looked serious, and he said coldly: ‘No wonder the prince’s death, if Jiang Zhe drops the enemy, he must do his best to kill him. ‘

When I heard this, I couldn’t help it anymore, a mouthful of blood pouring from the corner of my mouth, I slowly sat down and closed my eyes.