The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 37: Loyalty in doubt (middle)

Looking at Su Qing, whose face is full of wind and frost but becoming more and more beautiful, Duan Wudi only feels peace in his heart, the love and hate of the past are gone like wind, he smiled and said: "His Royal Highness has already agreed to the next request?"

An inexplicable thought surged in Su Qing's heart. Only from this sentence, she knew that the person in front of her had already regarded herself as a stranger. Wasn't this what she had thought of long ago? Absolutely, it is doomed today. Lifting her head, she calmly said: "His Royal Highness agrees to the general's request. As long as the general is safe and sound, His Royal Highness promises that within a day, she will not pursue your army."

Duan Wudi’s eyes flashed with joy. Originally, he was just taking a fight, but he didn’t expect it to work. He smiled and said, “But your army is strong, and our army is weak. What are your plans?"

Su Qing said coldly: "His Royal Highness promises a thousand gold, there is no reason to regret, but the general does not believe it, it is also reasonable. If the general is willing, he can send General Xuan back to Yongying first, and Su Qing is willing to be a hostage."

In fact, Duan Wudi didn't mean to doubt, but just to appease the military's mind, so he said: "If this is the case, then I will be wronged."

Su Qing smiled slightly, as beautiful as the blooming plum blossoms. She asked herself to take the hostage. If Duan Wudi is smart, she should expel herself as soon as possible, but I am afraid that until today, in this man’s heart, she It's just a lonely lost geese who has taken the wrong path. He hasn't learned of his danger yet?

When Xuan Song walked to the gate of Yongjun Yuan and felt a sense of homesickness in his heart, he only heard the military horn sounded and the gate opened wide, and Li Xian led the generals to greet him with great fanfare, Xuan Song only felt moist in his eyes. , Stepped forward and bowed down and said: "The sin will insult the army, please punish your Highness."

Li Xian stepped forward quickly, stretched out his hands, and blocked Xuan Matsushita’s worship. He apologized and said: "Why did General Xuan say this? It was Li Xian not observing that day, so if General Xuan was not generous that day When you die, this king once said that if there is a difference, you will be taken care of by this king. You are lucky to survive. If this king is to blame it again, wouldn't it be too harsh? Don't worry, you can pay back for today's insult."

Xuan Song was so grateful that he calmed down after a while, and said quickly: "His Royal Highness, don't stick to petty justice. Duan Wudi is the best defensive general. If he returns to Jinyang to defend the city, it will be too threatening to our army. , Please also your Highness to catch up and kill Duan Wudi."

Li Xian said with a smile: "I knew you would say this, but you don't have to worry about it. Duan Wudi is unlikely to return to Jinyang. Besides, General Su is still in his army and is not suitable for offensive now. "

Xuan Song said in amazement: "How can General Su be a hostage, although she is shrewd and capable, but after all, she is a woman, and has forged a deep feud with the Northern Han Dynasty, I am afraid that Duan Wudi is abiding by faith and will inevitably encounter danger."

Li Xian whispered: "Don't worry, someone will naturally answer General Su. After all, that Invincible is a gentleman, and there is a king's army here, Su Qing will be fine, I'm afraid he will regret it. "Thinking of his pride, Li Xian couldn't help laughing. What could be more exciting than having a win.

The two of them walked into the Great Tent of the Chinese Army and let Xuansong sit in the chief on the left. The generals took their seats one by one. Li Xian said: "General Xuan, you have returned from the tragedy. You should have been trained well, but now the military situation is urgent. Duan Wudi is good at defeating and retreating, step by step. This is also your strength, so you have to work hard. When tomorrow, you will chase at the end of your rank. How to advance and retreat is cheap."

Xuan Song was overjoyed. He didn't worry about being put on hold for the time being. He didn't expect Li Xian to trust him so much. He quickly got up and said: "I will obey."

Li Xian couldn’t help smiling when he saw it. In fact, it’s not necessary for Xuansong to lead the battle. He just expressed his respect for Xuansong in this way, so as to prevent anyone from making troubles by the capture of Xuansong, whether in Nowhere, villains are inevitable.

After the North Han Army retreated from Pingyao, they marched almost in full force and arrived in Yangyi within a day. After arranging defense, Duan Wudi walked into the residence prepared by the soldiers and entered the room. He stopped and saw a person sitting outside, Su Qing sitting on the chair, resting his cheek in his jade hand, and looking at himself with a smile. The pear wood hanger on the side was hung with a green-black cloak. The interior was almost spotless, and the square table in front of Su Qing was filled with fragrant food, and the chair beside it was also covered with a copper basin square, and the water in the basin was still bubbling. Steaming hot.

The two guards who followed Duan Wudi subconsciously pressed the hilt of the knife, but then showed a confused look. Obviously, this kind of warm scene made them wonder. Even Duan Wudi was at a loss. If it weren’t for Su Qing, who was wearing a strong outfit and a saber around her waist, Mingli’s smile was slightly ridiculous and cold. He almost mistakenly believed that he was back home, and the menswear lady in front of him was just like that. Is his wife. He regained clarity in his eyes, and said coldly: "Why are you here, where are the sergeants monitoring you?"

Su Qing looked at the guard behind Duan Wudi, and said lightly: "Are you going to question me in front of them?"

Duan Wudi made no sound, waved away the guard, and then sat down on the other side of the table, quietly looking at Su Qing. An inexplicable look flashed in Su Qing's eyes, and she said indifferently, "There are some general Shi generals in the army, and they still recognize me. Some people look for opportunities to ask about what happened that day, so I told them that General Shi did not know who I was. On that day, I just used General Shi to stay in Qinzhou City. Although I did some things to add to the flames, I did not expect General Long to believe that General Shi rebelled. Alas, General Shi was too staunch, if he was willing to face General Long. In defense, there may not be no chance to clear up the wrongdoing."

Duan Wudi only felt bitter in his mouth, and said: "What are you saying is the truth?"

Su Qing recalled the scene when Quartz killed herself in anger. Even though she was hard-hearted, she couldn't help but feel sad. She said indifferently: "It's the truth. Sometimes facts can often lead people astray, but you don't have to regret it. Quartz did not secretly surrender to Dayong, but he did deliberately target you because I told him some lies about you. Also, when Quartz killed himself, he had already guessed my identity, but he did not I didn't tell you, but I was willing to die."

Duan Wudi was furious, his right hand was suddenly pounded on the table, the cups and plates were slammed, he glared at Su Qing, but the anger soon subsided, only because he saw Su Qing calm and cold look. He relaxed and smiled bitterly. Didn't he already decide to treat this woman as an enemy only? Since this is the case, why bother to feel resentful for what she did.

Thinking that I have never felt tired before, Duan Wudi said coldly: "Good method, General Shi was forced to commit suicide in the past, but now it is used to slander me, Miss Su, you are cruel enough, but why did you tell me clearly?"

Su Qing said profoundly and authentically: "Today you and I are meeting in this secret meeting, and tomorrow will be a big deal. It won’t take long for even Jinyang to know that you have found a good-sounding excuse to let General Xuan go, and I also had a close conversation with my former unmarried wife, what do you think Jinyang would think?"

Duan Wudi was silent, Su Qing stood up, took up the cloak and fastened it, and said: "The time has come. If you kill me now, you can restore all this. If not, I may have the opportunity to replace it. You have collected the corpse. But if you can figure it out, His Royal Highness will wait for you to abandon it and cast it out."

Duan Wudi remained silent. Although Su Qing framed him up to this point, he did not have the slightest resentment. He was the owner of each other. Whatever he did was a matter of course, but Su Qing still left a way out for himself. It was enough to make him grateful, but it was a pity that he would rather die than take that road. When Su Qing was about to walk out of the room, he whispered: "Thank you, I'm sorry."

Su Qing's body was shocked. Although the two of them were cut off from love in Qinzhou City, how could this be done easily? Whether it was hate or love, she still had the shadow of Duan invincible in her heart. She came here today not only to make Duan Wudi even more difficult to argue with, but also to hope that Duan Wudi could agree to surrender and avoid murder, but she did not expect this man to understand, in fact, she He is ready. From now on, this man will only regard himself as a poisonous person, but this man sees his mind clearly, but clearly tells himself that he will not accept it. Su Qing couldn't help feeling sore, she whispered: "In the past, you and I were in love, and I never regretted it. Even if I was hurt by you, I still treat you as a good boy with strong bones, but since You and I have parted ways, and there is no possibility of reunion. But, do you really want to die for the Northern Han Dynasty?"

Duan Wudi said in a deep voice: "I am to blame for the things in the past, and I have nothing to say about your choice. You don't need to bother for me, ask for benevolence and benevolence, I die without complaint. It's just me I once heard that you have some connection with Fengyi Sect, and I was still worried that you would not be accepted by Da Yong. Although the world is big and there is no place for you, but now it seems that King Qi is indeed an extraordinary person and still reuses it. You, it is said that Emperor Yong is still above the King of Qi. I think you will not be implicated because of this. There is just one thing that I always worry about. You are still alone, maybe I am arrogant, but in the end, I mistake you for life. If possible, I hope you can make a good relationship early, and you can comfort your parents in the spirit of heaven."

Two lines of tears rolled down, Su Qing walked out of the room, she did not answer, and did not look back. She personally framed the former fiance son-in-law, and it is very likely that he will be sent to the guillotine. Why not feel pain in her heart, let alone he When she reached the desperate situation, there was still no trace of resentment, so how could she not make her feel guilty. Walking out the door, Su Qing quickly wiped away the tears, took the mount and drove away. The horse galloped in the wind. Su Qing had only one thought in his heart, invincible. If you die because of this, I can only use my single life to atone for your sins. Up.

I don’t know how long I’ve been running, Su Qing suddenly heard the sound of horses’ hoofs, she immediately awoke, looked up, and was immediately stunned. She saw two horses from the opposite side coming from the dust, and she recognized both of them immediately, riding in front of them. The black horse is Qiu Yufei, and the yellow horse behind is Ling Duan. Both sides invariably slowed down their horses, then stopped their mounts and looked at each other silently.

Su Qing woke up first, and immediately said: "It turned out to be the fourth son of autumn. He was chased and killed by the son all the way. Now he still remembers the suffering of that day. I heard that the son is going to the East China Sea. I can't think of coming back today. Do you want to go to Yangyi? General Duan Wudi Duan will be in Yangyi. In one or two days, I am afraid that the main force of the Yong army will be here. Although the son is outstanding in martial arts, he is only one person after all. For the sake of the son, I still ask the son Return to Jinyang quickly."

Qiu Yufei smiled slightly, his eyes flashed with mixed emotions of admiration for mixed murderous intent. He deeply admired this woman, a weak orphan, who walked in a tiger's lair alone, made great achievements, and chased him all the way that day. Kill, only this woman can fight with herself. She has high martial arts, deep scheming, high wisdom, plus proficiency in rhythm, beautiful appearance, how can she not shame her face, but unfortunately, she hates the North Han Dynasty like the sea, and she does not hesitate to abandon her home. The love of the country, serving in the enemy's country. Did you kill her to destroy King Qi's arm? It's just that now the three of them are in the wilderness, and the woman's horse is also a good horse of a thousand miles. If she tries to escape, she may not be able to succeed.

While Qiu Yufei was hesitating whether to take action, smoke billowed behind him. First, Yiqi was a boy in Tsing Yi with a face like snow. It was the evil shadow Li Shun. Qiu Yufei sighed slightly and said to Su Qing: "Meeting strangers, but there is no time to talk about it. Yufei admires the girl's pipa art very much. If there is a chance in the future, she should still ask for advice." After saying that, the horse hurried away.

Su Qing only felt the sweat from the vest. It was not until Qiuyu flew away that she felt that the heavy pressure that had just been covering her body had disappeared. At this time, Xiao Shunzi had already come close, and he said calmly: "The letter from the young master is here. When Xia went with General Su to take orders, the son said that he wanted us to prepare to receive a guest." Su Qing's eyes flashed a look of doubt. What kind of guest should Chu Xianghou personally welcome him? A thought suddenly flashed in her heart like a spark, her face suddenly became pale, and many things can be figured out, such as why Qiu Yufei appeared here, the more clearly I think about it, Su Qing’s attitude towards Jiang Zhe My scheming became more and more chilling, but now that I think about it, I have changed his plan without authorization, which is a bit too rash.

The night is deep, and Duan Wudi looks at the Jinyang defense map that he has drawn in his hand, and puts down his pen contentedly. Rumors have spread in the past two days, and even most of his old ministry have been suspicious of him, if it weren't for him to use tough methods Suppress, I am afraid that these soldiers have long since mutinous, although there are also trusted generals and guards who still believe in themselves, but they can do nothing except to distinguish themselves in vain, and probably only need Jinyang's will, they will be isolated and helpless. Well, after all, I never deliberately win over subordinates, and the rebellion is not the embarrassment that only tyrannical leaders can encounter. On the day and night that Su Qing was sent away, Jinyang had an emergency military order and ordered him to stand firmly in Yangyi. Duan Wudi knew that this was because Jinyang had also become suspicious of him. The matter was over, and he had no intention of discerning all the rumors. Chengdu is the truth, only some illusory details have been added, but this is what makes him unable to argue. He should have decided to come to Jinyang, a faint bitterness arose in his heart.

At this time, someone coldly said outside: "General Duan, why are you still here?"

Duan Wudi raised his head in amazement, pushed the door and walked in. Duan Wudi turned into joy, and stepped forward and said: "It turns out that it is the fourth son, the Donghai group must be difficult and dangerous. The son can return safely, and the national teacher must be overjoyed. "

Qiu Yufei looked at Duan Wudi and said sadly: "When I entered the city, I knew the current situation. Your situation is too difficult. Even if it was me, if I didn’t have friendship with you in the past, I would doubt you. To be honest, even if you used to be loyal and loyal, but now you are cut like this, it is difficult for you to continue to be loyal to the Northern Han Dynasty, so although I pass on the master, I hope that he will ease your cheeks for you, but I am afraid there is nothing Usefulness, the only way to do it today, if you don’t leave, just go to Dayong, as long as you don’t attack Jinyang for them, I will not blame you."

Duan Wudi smiled slightly and said: "Why did the son say this, Duan has a clear conscience, how can he escape without fear of sin, he trusts Duan's loyalty, Duan is grateful, if I really run away, I am afraid that the fake will come true. After General Long was martyred, only Princess Jiaping was the only one who held the sky alone. She treated me not badly, and I can't live up to her trust."

Suddenly, there was a sound of fright and anger from his guards. These guards were all cronies who were born and died with Duan Wudi. Naturally, they knew how wronged his general was, but even if they argued, no one wanted to believe it. Now that they are in such a sudden chaos, it must be Jinyang who came to investigate his messenger. Duan Wudi smiled slightly and said: "It must be the Jinyang messenger here. The son may have inconvenience here. If you don't dislike it, please go to the inner room for the time being. Avoid it, don't think about Duan." Qiu Yufei let out a long sigh, his figure hidden into the inner room, and the door leading to the inner room closed silently. Duan Wudi stood up and walked to the book case, waiting for the envoy to come in.

Not long after the door was pushed open, Duan Wudi saw the haggard Lin Bi at a glance. It was Princess Jiaping who had come here. What is going on? Lin Bi should now be in charge of Jinyang Defense, Duan. Invincible can't help but the look changes. Lin Bi walked to the back of the book case and sat down, looking at the ink-drenched defense plan on the case, his expression was dark, and said: "General Duan is still worried about Jinyang defense?"

Duan Wudi Sushou stood in front of the case and said: "The general was on guard in Jinyang. Jinyang defense is inexhaustible. However, it will inevitably be a little bit missing for a long time. The general has carefully studied how to remedy it, but it is a pity that he cannot Accept it, at the end of these few days, I will redraw a defense map based on memory. Some of them are weak points in defense. If we can strengthen the guards according to this map, it will be better. Please also ask the princess to check it out. It's feasible, you might as well give it a try."

Lin Bi looked at Duan Wudi's open face and said: "You know that the king has issued a strict order and will sentence you to punishment immediately. I have tried to persuade you many times, but the king is still stubborn in his own opinion. The national teacher also said you Even if you have no two minds, there is no guarantee that you will not surrender, so you support the king’s decision."

Duan Wudi calmly said: "The Majesty had already expected this. Although the enemy’s strategy was simple, it was very cruel. Duan also had something wrong. No matter why, the Majesty’s smuggling and bribery in the past are all conclusive evidence, and General Quartz If you really die unjustly, the final general is also the culprit. Besides, it is true that the prisoners are indulged for their lives and Su Qing is released for personal love. Duan knows that his crime is not to be blamed. The king only ordered beheading, which is already outside the law. Shi En, the princess does not have to mind."

Lin Bi showed a look of pity on his face, saying: "Ting Fei told me about you that day. You don't want to ruin your reputation. You did a lot of things for the Northern Han Dynasty. But all these crimes have wronged you. Xuan Song exchanges the lives of you and the soldiers. This is my acquiescence. Letting Su Qing go is also a matter of course. Can I still kill the messenger in the Northern Han Dynasty? It's just a group attack. I will argue for you. He was almost driven out of the main hall by the lord of the country. Alas, in the past, the dynasty emphasized martial arts and neglected literary works, but now those civil servants are all very fierce. It seems that if you don’t kill you, she will perish. Although there are many honorable generals in the court, Ting Fei liked it in the past. The promotion of the generals who came from the poor family is the only way to make them quite criticized. Now that Ting Fei is martyred, they also take the opportunity to attack you, huh, the enemy is currently, they don’t want to fight the enemy, they are still ruling out dissidents, as if With them leading the troops, you can restore the general situation. I don’t know what to expect. General Duan, Lin Bi is incompetent and can’t keep you, so he can only fight to come to Yangyi to deal with you, so that you can also preserve your dignity."

Duan Wudi bowed and said: "Thank you, your Royal Highness, for believing in the loyalty of the final general. This is the end of the matter. The princess should not break with the court for the life and death of the final general. If there is no princess as the main general, I will only fear that Jinyang will be difficult to defend and the final general will die. If you don’t resent the king and the princess, please ask the princess to order the end of the battle to be beheaded. If you can keep the Sajili Shu, the end will be stinky for thousands of years without resentment."

Lin Bi concealed his face and said: "If you are loyal to doubt, the court is sorry to you, you, you go."

Duan Wudi bowed his head again, and then walked outside the door. He just walked to the door, when Lin Bi's guard outside the door stepped forward to tie him up, Lin Bi suddenly said loudly, "Hold on. "

Everyone was taken aback and looked at Lin Bi, and saw that Lin Bi was very determined. She said flatly: "General Duan, I am here with Lin Bi. I can't let you be killed innocently. Leave the North Han Dynasty immediately. Now the country is in chaos. In many places, our army has retreated, and the Yong army has not yet been stationed. You have a great chance to escape. Go to Binzhou. Now that there is no Da Yong in name, and now Da Yong can’t take care of it. You, turn from Binzhou to Nanchu. This is your only way to survive. If you can expel the Yong people in the future, you still have a chance to return to the Northern Han Dynasty."

Duan Wudi was stunned when he heard this. He never thought that Lin Bi could be so responsible. If a person has a ray of vitality, how can he not hold it firmly? Qiu Yufei just persuaded him, he did not want Lin Bi was suspicious of him, so he refused to leave. Now Lin Bi persuaded him that his knot was cleared, and the more he thought about it, the more he found it feasible. If he could keep a useful body and serve the country, if he died, But it's a grudge, and now no one except Lin Bi can support the crisis. Lin Bi only needs to say that he will escape first, and he will not blame Lin Bi if he wants to come to the country.

Lin Bi couldn’t help feeling bitter when he saw his situation, but thinking of this person’s loyalty to the country, not counting the feat of reputation, still made her decide to let go of the blame for "rebellion", she stepped forward and said: "General Duan, this place is not If you stay for a long time, the lord may send another messenger, and then you will not be able to get away. I know that you have always been clean and have no money in your family. You take these golden beads with you on the road." He squeezed a purse into Duan Wudi's hands. , Inside this purse are some lightweight gold beads, which are valuable and easy to carry. Before leaving, Lin Bi had carried him a ghostly spirit. Maybe she had this idea at the time, but only then did she finally make up her mind.

Duan Wudi took the money bag and couldn't help but tears. He also knew that Lin Bi was responsible for the great relationship, and he knew that this was his only way to survive. Although the future was long, he might fall into the Yong army. He might be killed as a traitor by the North Han Army, but he was still grateful, kneeling on his knees, and Duan Wudi cried: "The princess is kind and righteous, the last will never forget. If the invincible escapes by chance in the future, he must pass a letter. After coming back, the princess has her life, and the invincible does not fail to obey. His Royal Highness is relieved. If the invincible unfortunately falls into the enemy's hands, she will never go for a living."

Lin Bizhu burst into tears, and she felt a little scrupulous in her heart. If Duan Wudi fell into the enemy's hands, she might eventually return to the Shun Yong army. Therefore, she would rather kill Duan Wudi when she came. Seeing Duan Wudi's promise, she felt relieved. I can't help but feel guilty. Lin Bi turned his back and waved his hand gently to signal Duan Wudi to leave. Duan Wudi bowed his head again and finally turned and left. This time, or there will be no time to see each other, how could he not make the hero feel embarrassed.

After Duan Wudi's figure disappeared, Qiu Yufei, who had been listening to the movement outside in the inner room, showed a gratified smile. Just now, Lin Bi pushed Duan Wudi down and beheaded. He was determined to go to the law ground. , Now that he saw Lin Bi let Duan Wudi go away, he was relieved. He wanted to go out and meet Lin Bi, but suddenly, his heart moved, and the breath of a familiar person suddenly appeared outside the city, murderous intent and cold. With a cold smile, his figure turned into illusion, and he jumped out from the window of the inner room ~IndoMTL.com~ Taking advantage of the chaos in the city, he chased in the direction where Duan Wudi was leaving.

Outside the city of Yangyi, Xiao Tong, standing on the hill, saw Duan Wudi riding his horse out of the city. He couldn't help but stop. After the master learned that Lin Bi had come to Yangyi, he thought twice and made him come here to hunt down. Duan Wudi, who might be let go by Lin Bi, is not expected to happen now. He was about to ride a horse to chase after him. Suddenly a cold voice came from his ear: "Brother, are you really going to kill him?"

Xiao Tong was stunned. He looked up, but saw Qiu Yufei standing with his hand behind him. He smiled bitterly: "Junior Brother, this is Master’s order. Whether General Duan is wronged or not, if he falls into the enemy’s hands, it will be very A big threat, you can’t be merciful."

Qiu Yufei said coldly: "General Duan is loyal to the Northern Han Dynasty. Although there are rumors now, I believe that there will be a day when things will come to light. Like Princess Bi, I don’t believe that General Duan has two hearts. Even if the master comes in person, I will not let the master do it." Xiao Tong had to smile wryly, he knew that if he talks about martial arts, he is not the opponent of this junior brother, it seems that it is impossible to chase Duan Wudi. Said: "Since you have returned, go to Jinyang to see the master." Qiu Yufei said lightly: "Okay, let's go on the road together." Xiao Tong said hurriedly: "I still have military affairs." Qiu Yufei looked at him coldly, and Xiao Tong quickly explained: "Don't worry, I will swear to Demon Venerable. If I go and kill General Duan, I will be trapped in Demon Venerable Blood Prison after death, and I will never live beyond my life. It is a military emergency. , I still have important things to do." Qiu Yufei said nothing, since Xiao Tong made the blood oath of the demon, he would definitely not violate it. He turned and left, suddenly disappeared, Xiao Tong raised his head and smiled bitterly. He hadn't seen him for a few months, and his cultivation base had improved by leaps and bounds, making him ashamed. No matter, since both Princess Bi and Yu Fei have such trust in Duan Wudi, they really want to come to Duan Wudi to be loyal and unparalleled, why bother to be a villain?