The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 23: The soul returns to the hometown

After the peace talks were completed, King Yang was spared. In May, he returned to Southern Chu with his envoys, Fang entered the Chu territory, was assassinated, and was buried in Jianye. The king reigned for four years, neglected the government, loved the villain, and far-reaching ministers, to the end of the society, he was also in prison, and the Southern Chu was weak and unable to return. It was the crime of the king.

--"The History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties·The Biography of King Chu Yang"

Lu Can was overjoyed. He knew that as long as King Yong did not embarrass Nan Chu, it would be easier for other people to use bribes or profit. He quickly thanked King Yong, but Lu Can’s expression remained unchanged. He knew that King Yong had to make some conditions, so he said sincerely:'His Royal Highness is magnanimous, Chandai Nanchu worshipped and thanked His Royal Highness. If you have any instructions, please be frank, even if Chan is embarrassed, he must do his best. ‘

The King Yong laughed. He got enough from Nanchu's treasury for his military use for several years, so he was not greedy, and in his opinion, the people of Nanchu would be his subjects sooner or later, so he also It won’t be worse at this time. If it arouses the deep-rooted hatred of the people of Southern Chu, it will be detrimental to the future appeasement of Jiangnan. As for whether to cede the land for compensation, it is a matter for the court. He has long known that the bottom line of his father is Nanchu’s compensation of 50 million. The two silvers were paid off in ten years. In this way, Nan Chu would not want to expand its armaments on a large scale within ten years. But if you don't ask for it, it will inevitably be a little suspicious, and it will even make the Southern Chu monarchs uneasy, worrying about when he will be in trouble. He glanced at Jiang Zhe and asked with his eyes.

I received the suggestion from King Yong. I moved in my heart and said indifferently: "His Royal Highness admires the romance of Nanchu's articles very much. I am very envious when I hear about the Chongwen Temple. If General Lu can be the master, A copy of the books in the Chongwen Temple collection is sent to His Highness. Of course, if we can add a batch of authentic works of famous artists, then it would be even better. If your envoy can fulfill His Highness's wish, then His Highness can guarantee that he will not claim an inch of Nanchu's land. ‘

Lu Can was taken aback. He was a military commander. He didn't value these books very much. King Yong's request was not too much for him. Using some books and calligraphy in exchange for King Yong's concession, so that Nan Chu would not lose out because of the negotiation. It's worth it, but Chongwendian was built by the first king. If you do this, someone will inevitably impeach yourself. Thinking of this, I can't help but hesitate.

I saw his mind and said lightly: ‘The Lord of the Supreme Lord is still in Dayong. If the general is undecided, he can ask the Lord. ‘

Lu Can immediately woke up. I don’t need such a good shield. I am still too inexperienced. So Lu Can said happily: "Your Highness, the envoy on behalf of the king agrees. When the envoy returns to Nanchu, Send someone immediately. ‘

Li Zhi was about to agree, but I said: ‘If the time delay is too long, please send the envoy back. If the book can be delivered before the negotiation, His Royal Highness will be rewarded. ‘

Lu Can looked at Yang Xiu with a look of questioning. Yang Xiu is a scribe. He gave Jiang Zhe awe-inspiringly. The book Jiang Zhe asked for was the essence of Southern Chu culture. This person's vision was indeed extraordinary. , I think when Chengdu fell, Dayong and Nanchu were both vying for the classics of the household department. These are the basis for governing the country. Although Jiang Zhe asked for this time not the household registration of Nanchu, the value of those books is Even more precious, when Jiangshan always changes dynasties, the household registration can always be checked clearly, only that bright culture is a treasure that has a long history and lasting, but he also knows that this condition is not difficult for Nanchu, at least it is better than cede land. What's better, he often sighed in his heart, and he nodded gently. Lu Can promptly said: ‘Master Sima, don’t worry, Lu Mou immediately passed the book back. ‘

Sent away the envoy of Nan Chu, I was a little tired, so Li Zhi left. On the way, Li Zhi thoughtfully said: "Suiyun is really smart. If I can get the classics of the Southern Chu, it will be very helpful to my Da Yong. After all, I am good at opening up the territory and expanding the territory, but I am good at governing the country. Relying on the rule of culture, the world that comes immediately can no longer be governed immediately. Suiyun is also a true scholar. ‘Gou Lian said coldly:’ Your Highness, the Southern Chu envoy is neither humble nor overbearing, and he is both civil and military. He is also the leader of the Southern Chu young generals. If this person is not eliminated, I am afraid that there will be endless troubles in the future. ‘

Li Zhi smiled faintly and said:'There are so many talents in the world. If this king sees one kill one, I am afraid that he will be weakened. If the southern Chu is weak, how can a single tree be able to win the sky, without a king, it is a general What if he can be good at fighting again, Gou Lian, tell Wei Xiangye for me that he must send Shang Weijun back. No wonder Suiyun asked me to treat Shang Weijun kindly that day. It seems that he would have thought of today. If it were Shang Wei When Jun returns to Nanchu, Lu Xin will no longer hold power alone. With time, Shang Weijun, a relative, will be able to dominate his power. When the time comes, I will see how a few talented people can What big storms are set off. ‘

Gou Lian felt a chill. Although he had already admired Jiang Zhe very much, he still hadn’t seen Jiang Zhe’s tactics. Now, after listening to Li Zhi’s advice, Jiang Zhe’s foresight really convinced him, but, He looked at King Yong. His Royal Highness was able to see through Jiang Zhe’s intentions so astutely, and use them. Such monarchs and ministers would really break the heart of the enemy. No wonder His Royal Highness took such pains for Jiang Zhe. Now it seems that everything is is worth it. Thinking of this, the trace of jealousy that had been hidden in my heart for a long time finally disappeared. He happily took the order and said: ‘His Royal Highness might as well give Nan Chu some more benefits, just look at Mr. Jiang’s face, so that Mr. Jiang will be happy even if he doesn’t say anything. ‘

Li Zhi sighed and said: "Yes, but now he is frustrated with Nan Chu, and he still has some affection. If not, why should he agree to meet with Nan Chu's envoy, he is so affectionate, I am afraid that he will attack Nan Chu in the future , He will not contribute any more. ‘

Gou Lian said with a smile: "Your Highness, don't worry, if you can't attack Nanchu in a small area, wouldn't it make people laugh at our subordinates? Your Royal Highness has all the weapons, what else are you worried about? However, His Royal Highness, General Changsun and General Jing all had letters. They said that there was nothing in the army and asked if they could follow His Highness. They had lingering fears about the things of the past few days, and His Highness also needed more generals to escort. ‘

Li Zhi thought for a while and said: "You are right. Now I believe there will be no changes in the military's mind. I should also call them back. Without them these days, this king always feels a little more able. Insufficient, you sent the order for me to allow them to enter Beijing. They are all under the jurisdiction of my handsome mansion, and no one can say anything. ‘

Although the next negotiation was cumbersome, there were no obstacles. Naturally, Nanchu was eager to succeed in the negotiation, and no one on Dayong wanted to delay. King Yong did not interfere, and the prince was too lazy to bother, King Qi During this period of time, it seemed that I was in a bad mood and hardly even left the door. Therefore, the negotiation went smoothly under the leadership of Prime Minister Wei Guan. The other members of the Southern Chu delegation were naturally very happy, but Lu Can was vaguely disturbed and felt that It shouldn’t be so smooth. Although things went well, because there were too many details to discuss, it took nearly a month to reach an agreement.

According to the results of the peace talks, Nan Chu inherited the title of Da Yong, and paid tribute every year. He came to the court every year. After this defeat, Nan Chu had to pay 60 million taels of silver, which was paid in twelve years, and the two countries agreed. Mutual market, nearly a year of war and blockade, both countries need to do business, but the tax revenue of South Chu's goods entering Dayong increased by half. The members of the Nanchu royal family and the civil and military officials captured by Dayong can be redeemed. They have different worths, but they have to leave hostages. The hostage candidates are the last selected Zhao Jia’s eldest son, Zhao Xi, who was born to Yong's daughter. , The other hostage is Zhao Jia's younger brother, Prince Jian Zhao Yun. As for the favored daughters of Yong Nv next to Zhao Jia, most of them asked to stay in their hometown. Lu Can didn't care about them. They would have their own Da Yong food for their future livelihoods. He wished that all the Yong Nvs would not go back, but there were still two Yong Nvs. The concubine asked to follow Zhao Jia to Nanchu, and all their youth stayed in Nanchu, so they would rather return to the hostile Nanchu than leave their children.

On April 20th, the hundreds of carts of books that Nanchu promised to give to King Yong entered the realm of Yongwang. Two generals sent by King Yong received the books and escorted them to Chang'an in person. Changsunji, the grandson of the Golden Bow, and Wushuang bow and arrow, is the number one archer in the army. He came from a poor background. He has been in the army since he was a child. He has practiced in the army a great skill. His archery skills are trained on the battlefield, with 500 steps. In addition, taking the life of a person is like trying to get something. His inseparable golden bow is bestowed by the Emperor Yong. Using a special feather arrow, he can shoot the general at a thousand steps away. The other is called Jing Chi. This person has a bit of reckless temperament, but he seizes the flag. But no one can compare them. He was the first brave general of Emperor Yong. How could they be used in such trivial matters as escorting books? The purpose of Emperor Yong's transfer to Beijing can be seen at a glance.

On April 25th, the Southern Chu envoy escorted the Lord of the Supreme Kingdom and the redeemed civil and military officials on their way home. Dayong was very courteous, and Prince Li An sent 30 miles to the emperor’s suburbs. , And Princess Changle also poured wine on the long pavilion to see Zhao Jia off. However, Emperor Yongdi Li Yuan had a will, saying that Princess Changle had been away from home for many years and should keep her for a few more days. But everyone knew that Emperor Yong would never let Princess Changle go back to South Chu, because during the negotiation, the envoy of South Chu mentioned that the lord of South Chu, Zhao Long, was willing to honor his aunt as the queen mother, but Wei Guan declined, but They didn't want to pay attention to this matter for the time being, after all, welcoming Nanchu emperors and ministers was the biggest goal of this trip.

On the day of seeing off, there was another person who was also very noticeable, that is, Sima Jiangzhe, the official of the Tiance Shuai’s mansion who followed King Yong to leave the city. Although he recovered from a serious injury, he was almost shaky when he walked. No one dares to despise him. Everyone knows what one of his attendants, Li Shun, has done, not to mention King Yong's love for him.

I stepped forward to the former king and gave a great salute to the monarch and ministers for the last time. Zhao Jia's eyes were blank. He couldn't even remember who I was. When he whispered under the maid's instructions, he said sounding Congratulations on my use of Da Yong. I hope that I will forget the previous gaps, and when I try my best for the reconciliation of the two countries, I feel indifferent. This person has never been the lord I want to honor. It's nothing more than a good start and a good end. After all, I doubt whether he can return to Nan Chu alive. If your Majesty wants to get rid of this son-in-law earlier, why bother to end the negotiations?

Looking at the team in the distance of the Nanchu envoy, I looked tired and wanted to return to the carriage, but found that two people were watching me, one was Princess Changle. After a few days, she looked calmer, but compared to watching it on the day When performing martial arts, she looked a little haggard, but the other was a girl in a moon white palace costume. She was about 20 or so years old. She was beautiful, elegant, elegant, slender, and graceful. She was standing by Princess Changle. By her side, the princess's face was also beautiful and elegant, she was already stunning, but she was robbed of all the light by this woman's compelling bright light. What caught my attention was not the beauty of this woman, but her clear and icy eyes. Those were the eyes I would dream of. She was the assassin who almost killed me.

I whispered: "She is Li Hanyou, right? ‘

The King Yong has walked up to me and said in a low voice: ‘It’s her, the queen asked her to take care of Changle, so I followed. ‘

When Xiao Shunzi heard that the woman was Li Hanyou, a dazzling cold light flashed in his eyes. He fixedly looked at Li Hanyou and wanted to keep everything about this woman in his heart.

Getting on the carriage, I thought thoughtfully: ‘Such a woman, arrogant and beautiful, is the partner that a wealthy child dreams of. Can Qin Qing really reject her? ‘

On May 7th, news came that the Taishang Kingdom Lord of Nanchu was assassinated and killed shortly after crossing the river. The assassin used the martial arts of the Li family in Shu, leaving a line of blood with the words'Jinxiu Heshan, It's my family, the country is ruined and the family is destroyed, and it is paid today. ‘After Zhao Jia died, Chong Ji several people, all committed suicide.

I put down the information and sighed slightly. The emperor must have handed over the assassination of Zhao Jia to the prince. They really had some ability to let Splendid League lord Huo Jicheng assassinate Zhao Jia, clearing the relationship between the assassin and Dayong. , So easy to succeed, presumably those favored girls are the internal response, Huo Jicheng has both fame and fortune, and Dayong is also satisfied, but it is a pity that Lu Can, as an envoy, is also responsible for the escort, but Zhao Jia was assassinated. I am afraid that he will not be able to stand up in the short term, no matter who the idea is, this person is a man with a deep heart and a heart. I just don’t know if it was the prince or the assassination plan designed by Fengyimen. I wrote two names on the paper, Lu Jingzhong and Li Hanyou, it should be one of them, although I have never seen Li Hanyou use a tactical method. But when I saw her assassinating me decisively, I knew she was not an ordinary woman.

I was thinking about this. Li Zhi walked into the study room with a gloomy expression: "The prince is a good method, and the father is rewarded today. This assassination is not only seamless, but also clears the suspicion of Dayong. I just It’s strange how the Splendid Alliance became a prince’s person. Although the prince said that he only secretly disclosed the news to Splendid Alliance, and then provided some convenience, I don’t believe that Splendid Alliance is really so easy to use. I must check Splendid Alliance and Prince's relationship. ‘

I have a clear understanding in my heart. The prince is about to start the Fairview League. He must be ready to stop. Anyway, through the exchange market, he naturally has the ability to get huge profits, no more risky smuggling. I saw Xiao Shunzi With a glance and wink, Xiao Shunzi's voice transmission sounded in my ears and said:'Do you want me to tell Chen Zhen to arrange Tianji Pavilion to get out? ‘

I nodded slightly, Xiao Shunzi walked out quietly, Li Zhi said in a bewildered manner: ‘Suiyun, what’s the matter, are you hiding anything from me? ‘

I respectfully said: ‘His Royal Highness, the minister has something to report to His Highness Ming, there is indeed collusion between the Fairview League and the Prince. 'After that, I briefly talked about the prince and others smuggling weapons. King Yong frowned and listened for a long time. Then he suddenly shot the case and started saying: "This is unreasonable, but I moved the idea to the military. Suiyun, you How to know so clearly? Did you make tricks out of it? ‘

I laughed and said: ‘This is the secret of the minister, but the minister already has complete evidence in his hands. Although it was a trap set by the minister, the minister only provided an opportunity, but the minister did not let the prince do it. ‘

Li Zhi sat down and said after a long while: ‘You are right, if the prince is not willing, who can force him? Well, I listen to you, since the prince acted like this, no wonder the king disregarded his brotherhood, how important the ordnance materials are, he actually did such a thing. It’s just that you think you can succeed in one fell swoop? I always think it’s impossible. ‘

I replied:'His Royal Highness does not need to bother, this matter will naturally not be possible, but the water drops through the stone. Please trust your Minister's judgment. If this matter breaks out, your Highness only needs to do justice to the prince. The minister can proceed to the next step. ‘

Li Zhi smiled and said: ‘You always cover up like this? ‘

I said indifferently: ‘The minister is good at conspiracy~IndoMTL.com~ If you say it, your Highness will inevitably worry, let the minister plan. If your Highness is relieved, the minister wants to mobilize people to do something. ‘

Li Zhi said: ‘You don’t need to ask me about these. I can do whatever you want in my house. No one dares to violate the order. ‘I gently nod to express my gratitude. At this time, Li Zhi saw the information I put on the book case and hesitated to say: ‘Suiyun, there are some things you know are inevitable. ‘

I nodded faintly, with a cold expression, and slowly said: "The minister knows that the king himself has not fulfilled the responsibilities of the king. As early as when Jianye fell, the king should apologize, but the king was confused. , But he is not a bad person. Although he has not done much in the past few years, he has not done anything that hurts the world and reason. He just shouldn't be the lord of the country. Now that the king's soul returns to Nanchu, he should die without regret. ‘

After that, I got up and walked out of the study room, took a breath of fresh air, then picked off a bamboo leaf and played it. The trembling simple music sounded low and mournful, like weeping, making people smell After the song was broken, my expression gradually calmed down. Haven't I been ruthless with Nan Chu a long time ago? Besides, that faint monarch, why should I be sad for him. Thinking of this in my heart, I was still a little sad, that man, after all, was my former king, and he was the monarch of Southern Chu, so he died under the conspiracy of Dayong, so how could I not hurt. Suddenly, I regretted the forced death of King Shu that day. In any case, he was the ruler of the Shu Kingdom and died under my pen. No wonder the Shu people hated me so much.

Li Zhi has been standing in the distance, only then came over and said lightly: ‘Nan Chu’s books have been delivered, why don’t you go and see it? I also happened to meet my confidant and love general. ‘

I politely said: ‘Dare not to obey. ‘