The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 22: The fall of Jianye

　　　　 Just when I was in the secret room forcing a confession, Jianye City had already arranged defense, Shang Weijun even ordered to arrange defense, although the news of the lord’s escape was deliberately announced, so most of the forbidden troops in the city were lost In fighting spirit, Shang Weijun ordered the killing of hundreds of "spies" who spread rumors, which barely stabilized the military's mind. Shang Weijun has been presiding over the government for a long time, so the generals of the forbidden army are willing to obey orders, but 50,000 forbidden troops are for the defending city. It was not enough, which made Shang Weijun very embarrassed. Later, he had to drive the young and strong men in the city to fight in the city. When the army of Dayong's outpost arrived, Jianye City was ready to fight.

　　 The next day, when the rising sun in the east just exposed the clouds, in the light of dawn, more than a thousand black-clad and black-armored sturdy knights from far and near, led by a black general, Tima, stood on a hillside. Going up, looking at the majestic Jianye City from a distance, the other knights dispersed, and disappeared in a moment, leaving only the black generals and a dozen guards. After a while, There was a faint horn sound from the four fields. The black general took the horn handed over by the guards, and blew, the voice was stern and passionate. The defenders on the city felt very nervous and wanted to shout, although the guard The city general yelled again and again, and there were still exclamations from time to time, but the Yongjun knights in the distance stood calmly and silently. After a while, the ground trembling violently, tens of thousands of horses hooves trampled on the ground. The loud rumbling noise made people’s ears and ears sore. In a moment, thousands of black-armored knights gushed from the horizon. At first you could see that they were all in groups of skirmishers. Within a few miles of rushing to Jianye City, you can clearly see the process of their gathering from hashes into dense and orderly battlefields. It is a process like moving clouds and flowing water, thousands of steps away from Jianye. However, after the battle was divided, a golden-armored knight slowly walked out, with a black cloak on his body. Behind him, a guard knight waved a banner, and on it was a line of blood red characters "天策" General Li". The moment the banner was unfolded, the long and heroic horn sounded everywhere in the iron armor torrent, the murderous soaring, and the majesty of the people, so that Jianye's defenders could not help but feel chill.

　　 A literate and hyphenated imperial army squinted at the banner, and sighed: "Weiyuan General Li, it is really the King of Yong who is here. I heard that he is the most powerful prince of Dayong. We really can Keep Jianye?" A newly recruited sergeant next to him asked anxiously: "Didn't it mean that it is the leader of Emperor Yong? Why is General Weiyuan?" The forbidden army gave him a blank glance and said: "What do you know? , General Weiyuan is the official position of Lord Yong, and Wang Yong is his title. I heard that the flag of Yongwang has always been the banner of the general. Some people say that it is because Yongwang felt that the general was killed by him with a single shot. That’s why it pays so much attention to it, and there is also a golden dragon flag, which is only fought after camping or after winning a battle.” The recruit said with envy: “Big Brother, you know so much.” The Forbidden Army said proudly, “Of course, Lao Tzu. I saw King Yong’s army when we attacked the Kingdom of Shu. At that time we were friendly forces."

　　 "Pap, pap." There were two whips and whip sounds. The imperial army screamed and fell to the ground. Everyone looked back and saw an officer of the supervising team staring at him. The officer screamed Said: "How dare you disturb the military's mind, if it weren't for the current enemy, the officer would take your dog's life first." The forbidden army quickly got up and said: "The villain dare not, the villain dare not." Seeing the supervising team go away The forbidden army spit out the blood in the mouth, cursed viciously, and turned his head to look down at the city.

　　 Shang Weijun stood on the city wall, looking at the brave enemy army under the city, thinking in his heart, although the enemy is brave, but only 20,000, if he goes out of the city to meet the enemy and can catch King Yong, wouldn’t he be able to stop? Thinking of this situation, he whispered to the deputy commander of the imperial army next to him: "The enemy only has 20,000, can we go to war." The deputy commander replied: "We don't have cavalry, so it is better to defend the city." Shang Weijun frown. At this time, the enemy troops outside the city shouted for battle. Shang Weijun ordered not to leave the city. Just prepare the wood rolling stone and wait for the enemy to attack the city.

　　 Looking at Jianye from a distance, Li Zhi smiled lightly and said: "I don't think they dare to leave the city."

　　Sima Xiong, the guard leader next to him, asked: "His Royal Highness, we only brought cavalry, how should we attack the city?"

　　 Li Zhi smiled and said: "Don’t worry, I’m not going to use cavalry to attack the city. Although Jianye is strong, but unfortunately the army is distracted. I have arranged the internal response. Today we can just look at it here. By the way, I I think the people we send out will gain something."

　　 Sima Xiong said with a smile: "Yes, your Royal Highness said that the Southern Chu monarchs might escape in advance, so I arranged for General Chen and the others to intercept and pursue them first, and the spies came to report, then Zhao Jia really fled first. If we tied them up The lord of the country is under the city, I wonder if they will surrender obediently?"

　　 Li Zhi said: "Whether or not we can capture their lord depends mostly on luck and cannot be relied on. It is still important to think of winning the city. If Shang Weijun is not able to communicate with military affairs, our spies really can’t arrange internal responses, Nan It is difficult for Chu generals who are brave and good at fighting to gain a foothold in Jianye. This is an eternal tale. Our Forbidden Army in Dayong is all selected warriors from the army."

　　 Sima Xiong disagrees with the authentic saying: "Although the Forbidden Army is elite, it is far worse than the guards of His Royal Highness. Although it is because the prince rejected our people to join the Forbidden Army, who doesn't know that they will become the guards of His Royal Highness. A warrior of a thousand."

　　 Li Zhi smiled and did not refute. His three thousand cavalry guards were all battle-fighting tigers and dead men. The 20,000 people he brought this time were the guards expanded on the basis of personal guards. The level of elite is far better than that of the Dayong Forbidden Army, not to mention the army of Nanchu.

　　 On this day, Li Zhi only ordered people to show off under the city, Shang Weijun did not dare to fight, and the Southern Chu army was even more depressed. At dusk, Li Zhi ordered to rest in the camp ten miles away from Jianye. When Shang Weijun saw Li Zhi retreating, he breathed a sigh of relief and returned to Xiangfu. He planned to let Shang Fei take the prince to escape first. Was it too timid to get up, thinking about whether to pick them up tomorrow, and ate something indiscriminately, Shang Weijun and Yi slept in the study, but slept very restlessly, waking up from nightmares several times. In his sleep, Shang Weijun suddenly woke up. He wiped the cold sweat on his forehead. Then, he heard shouts and screams from far and near. He sat up, the door was pushed open, The family rushed in, saw him awake, and shouted in horror: "My lord, it's not good, the forbidden army in the city has reversed." Shang Weijun stood up and opened the window. As expected, there was a clear and audible message outside. The shouting, some people shouted "The enemy has entered the city", some people shouted "The lord has run away, what are we doing for our lives", most of the words are inaudible, but some are yelling, some are yelling inciting words , Shang Weijun is as cold as ice. At this moment, he saw fire everywhere in the city, and the flames soaring into the sky, Shang Weijun stared at the fire light blankly, muttering not knowing what to say.

　　 At this time, the defenders of Jianye West Gate were attacked. The city gate was opened. The Yongjun cavalry broke through the barrier. Before long, Jianye’s streets and alleys were full of black-clad and black-clad cavalry, soaring to the sky. In the light of the fire, their arrival was as terrifying as a ghost. There were people shouting horses everywhere on the street. The southern Chu army began to flock to the west gate, trying to drive the enemy out, but under the cruel killing of the Yong army, soon Retired, the remnants all over the street began to flee for their lives, and even the remnants began to break into the houses to kill and plunder, Jianye City, trembling and moaning in the blood and fire.

　　 After daybreak, the Yong army who controlled Jianye City began to rectify the order in the city. All the Southern Chu army who surrendered were driven to the camp outside the city and imprisoned. Taking advantage of the robbery army was killed, the heads were hung for public display. The civilians were ordered to stay behind closed doors, and the fire was extinguished under the command of the Yongjun. Then the Yongjun, who controlled the city gate and the key points in the city, began to investigate the residents in the city. All the officials of the Nanchu royal family and the third grade and above They were arrested in the jail and waited for disposal. Others were ordered to stay behind closed doors temporarily. The streets and alleys were silent, and anyone who went out without permission would be questioned. Shang Weijun wanted to take advantage of the chaos to escape, but was captured by the Yong army. At the moment, he was locked up in a sky prison, and other Chu army who dared to resist were beheaded.

　　 At noon, Li Zhi entered the city. Looking at the blood-stained streets, Li Zhi smiled and said: "If the emperor and ministers of Nanchu are too incompetent, there is no reason to take over Jianye so easily." Sima Xiong watched cautiously. Around, he replied: "His Royal Highness, the minister has been rewarded. There are only a few palace ladies and eunuchs left in the palace. The concubines sent by our Dayong are still there, but the princes have been taken away. Not in the palace, after questioning, Shang Weijun may have sent them away."

　　 Li Zhi thought for a while and said: "Those yong girls, you send someone to ask, if you want to go back to China, let them prepare. If Zhao Jia catches it, let them continue to serve Zhao Jia, if not caught , We arranged for them to go home separately. Shang Weijun is the father of Concubine Shang. It is very important. He must not be allowed to commit suicide. Watch him carefully and take him back. The other Nanchu officials don’t care about them and wait for us to go. Let them go again."

　　 The two were slowly moving forward. At this time, a horse galloped over. The knight approached and reported: "General Chen, the scout reported that Zhao Jia has been caught."

　　 Li Zhi was pleasantly surprised: "Catch it, where is it?"

　　The knight said: "General Chen personally led people to pursue them. According to the inside information, they were captured in one net. General Chen reported that the three thousand imperial troops were dispersed and annihilated by us. All the royal clans were caught, and Zhao Jia was arrested. It is estimated that it can be escorted to Jianye tomorrow."

　　 Li Zhi gave an order: "Send the order to General Huang and let him take people to support. You must bring Zhao Jia back to Jianye safely."

　　 After all, Li Zhi smiled and said: "Finally, if we can't catch Zhao Jia, our trip will be in vain. Sima Xiong, remember what I told you, I'm a little worried, you immediately personally Go there and make sure to be safe there."

　　 Sima Xiongwei only obeyed and ordered his deputy to guard King Yong, he rushed away with doubts. Long before entering the city, King Yong ordered him to send someone to a place in the northern suburbs to protect it tightly. He faintly knew that the man was an official in Southern Chu, but he did not know why his Highness regarded him more than anything else.

　　 After arriving in the northern suburbs, Sima Xiong saw the small village from afar, surrounded by more than a hundred knights, and the water was blocked. Sima Xiong came to the front and saw the Zhuangzi plaque with "Cangyunzhuang" written on it. Although Sima Xiong is only fluent in the three characters, he also feels that those characters are very elegant and elegant. He rode his horse to the front, and the guard-keeper Duan Xiaowei greeted him, waving his knife and saluting. Sima Xiong asked: "How is the situation?"

　　 Captain Duan replied: "General, after we surrounded this place, only one child came out and asked what was going on. I only replied that this was the order of King Yong, so he went back, and after that there was no movement at all. ."

　　 Sima Xiong shook his head questioningly. He didn't know why King Yong did this, and he asked himself to come and pass the message for him. He got off his horse and knocked on the door. Not long after that, a fifteen or six-year-old handsome young man opened the door and looked at him calmly and asked, "Excuse me, what is your command?"

　　 Sima Xiong said: "Sima Xiong, the last general, ordered by His Royal Highness King Yong, come to see Mr. Jiang Zhejiang."

　　The little boy smiled slightly and said: "General please come in."

　　 As the little boy walked into Zhuangzi, Sima Xiong felt at ease in his heart. Although this Zhuangzi is not big, there are several pavilions, terraces and pavilions. Between the pavilions, there are streams of springs, or vines, pine and bamboo. Elegant, the little servant walked briskly, leading Sima Xiong along the bluestone path, and in a moment he reached a small pavilion hidden in the green bamboo forest. Standing in front of the pavilion door was a handsome young man with a bit of coldness. He looked at Sima Xiong with a smile, and said: "The general originally, my son should have greeted him personally, but he was a Bachelor of Southern Chu, so it is inconvenient to be relegated to welcome him, so please forgive him."

　　 Sima Xiong heard this man’s voice, and he felt a chill at first, then awe-inspiring, and immediately held the saber around his waist. This man has an elegant appearance, but his voice is soft and sharp. Sima Xiong has been around King Yong all the year round, knowing that there is only one This kind of person has such characteristics. He asked suspiciously: "Who are you and why are you here?"

　　 A cold light flashed in the person’s eyes and said: "The slave Li Shun was originally a errand in the Nanchu Palace. Because he had a good relationship with Lord Jiang and was impatient to fight in the palace, so he got out a few days ago. The prince waited by his side, which made the general suspicious."

　　 Sima Xiong nodded suspiciously, and said: "Please take me to see Lord Jiang."

　　 Li Shun turned around, opened the pavilion door, and invited Sima Xiong in. Sima Xiong glanced at him again and walked into the small pavilion. At a glance, I saw a handsome and handsome young man sitting behind a bookcase, looking at himself faintly. On the bookcase in front of him, there was an unfolded book, and some manuscripts. On the pen holder, it seemed that he was writing something before he came.

　　 When Sima Xiong saw this young man, he suddenly remembered the person he had met. Three years ago, in Shuzhong, he had seen him in the camp, when he came with Prince Nanchude. I also had a secret conversation with His Royal Highness King Yong, and then at a banquet, this young man forced the King of Shu to death with "Broken Time". Unfortunately, I only remembered that this person was Counselor Jiang, but I didn’t know that I came to see him today. Master Jiang is him.

　　 He reflexively gave a military salute, which he admired privately, although he still didn't quite understand why King Shu committed suicide after listening to his music. He respectfully said: "The last general Sima Xiong, who is the commander of Yongwang's personal guards, is here to greet Mr. Sir. His Royal Highness said that he is busy with military affairs today and would like to visit Mr. at night, and hope that Mr. will meet him. "

　　 I said indifferently: "Jiang is now a grassroots, and he is under house arrest. What qualifications do he have to refuse His Royal Highness's visit, but he does not know what crime he committed in the lower body. Jiang was only an official. Attendance at the fourth rank, I heard that only the third rank will be imprisoned. How come I, the former fourth rank, also have to go to prison?"

　　 Sima Xiong said embarrassingly: "Major Jiang is serious, and His Royal Highness is very caring for her husband. He is really worried that his husband will be disturbed by the unrest. Only then sent someone to protect him. Please don’t take it off. If there is anything wrong, please see Don’t blame us on the bottom of the temple."

　　 I smiled slightly and said: "Since the general is here, Shunzi, I'll have a cup of tea, please sit down here."

　　 Sima Xiong hurriedly said: "Mr. Don’t be polite, you will not dare to interrupt Mr. If it is convenient, please prepare a wing room where you can handle military affairs."

　　 I took a look at him and said, "Pirateli, you take this general to the guest house to rest." The thief walked out from behind me, saluted Sima Xiong, and said, "General, please come with me."

　　 Sima Xiong glanced at the little book boy who had barely noticed just now, and left me.

　　 I smiled slightly, and said to myself: "No wonder that in His Highness King Yong, a guard commander is so well-mannered and knows how to advance and retreat."

　　 Xiao Shunzi whispered: "I didn't expect King Yong to pay so much attention to you. Let's see if we are leaving now."

　　 I shook my head and said, "Sooner or later, the world will belong to Da Yong. If I leave like this, I will inevitably become an imperial criminal. I should wait for him to make it clear."

　　 Li Zhi came to the Chu Palace and ordered all the palaces to be sealed off. He only left a side hall for office use. While handling military affairs, he was waiting for news from Princess Changle. Fortunately, it didn’t take long for a guard to come. Reported, said: "His Royal Highness, Your Royal Highness has returned safely, just waiting outside the palace."

　　 Li Zhi was overjoyed, and while walking towards the gate of the hall, he said: "Changle, Changle, are you here?" As he shouted, a girl in plain clothes ran towards him from outside the hall, and he hugged his sister. Jiao Chu smiled and said: "Emperor sister, you have finally returned to your second brother. From now on, you don't have to be afraid of anything. By the way, where is the person who escorted you, Liang Wan?" Princess Changle's eyes flashed With an expression of horror, he said: "Brother Emperor, Sister Liang is crazy, and the others are outside." Li Zhi frowned and said, "Tell them to come in."

　　 Following his voice~IndoMTL.com~ More than a dozen big men wearing common clothes, describing the gaunt, came in. The two of them walking at the end dragged the crying Liang Wan, and when they saw King Yong, they A look of relief flashed in his eyes, and he knelt down. Li Zhi asked them to get up and asked: "What happened, what happened to Liang Wan."

The big man headed by 　　 said: "His Royal Highness, Liang Wan has taken refuge in His Royal Highness, and it is the decision of Fengyi Sect Master."

　　 Li Zhi's expression was cold. He had guessed about it, but he didn't expect the Fengyi sect master to be so arrogant. He asked: "How did you know, and what happened to Liang Wan."

　　 The big man thought, if he continued speaking, he would probably say something that he shouldn’t say. If that terrible person really becomes his Highness’s enemy because of this, the situation of the embattled Highness will be even more critical, so he worshipped again. "His Majesty, my subordinates dare not forget the cultivation of His Highness in Jiangnan. Today's matter is also a last resort, please take care of the villain's family." After that, he drew out his saber and swung his knife to kill himself. When he pulled out his saber, the guards in the temple thought they were going to assassinate and were about to stop him. Who knew he would commit suicide. Li Zhi was so shocked that he was about to ask other people again, but they all said in unison: "His Royal Highness, please take care of your family on your behalf. Your Highness takes care." After saying that, they killed themselves with a knife, and for a while, blood flowed in the hall. Princess Changle screamed, hiding her face and dared not look back.

　　 Li Zhi was puzzled. He stared at the strange scene in a daze, not knowing what to say. Asked Princess Changle. Princess Changle only knew that she was kidnapped by others, and she was not harmed at all. Soon after, she and the spies were released, but Liang Wan was crazy, and she asked the spies, but All were silent. After hearing Princess Changle's answer, Li Zhi was even more confused. What happened?