Zhou nodded: "Yes, that's it. Xile was recognized as the number two figure among the young generation of the Beifu Army at that time, second only to you, or even on par with you. In Liu Laozhi, Sun Wuzhong and other veteran generals
After being executed, you will be the ones who can take charge of the Beifu Army in the future. Liu Tingyun saw that Huanxuan's situation was unstable, and began to find a way out for herself. For this way out, Meng Chang, a scholar, was not enough.
She must find someone like Liu Xile to make her feel at ease."
Meng Huaiyu suddenly said: "I remember, my aunt, when Jianyi was founded in Jingkou, Brother Xile was sent to the city to report to his brother, and the brother Zhou Anmu who notified the uprising must be from your Zhou family."
Zhou nodded and said: "Yes, Anmu is my brother's cousin and a descendant of our Zhou family. He surrendered to the Beifu Army later than you, not during the Battle of Feishui, but
Later, when the Xie family continued the Northern Expedition, he was encouraged by you to join the army, so you may not be too familiar with him. Later, he followed Brother Xile and became his trusted guard, and he also made many contributions.
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Meng Huaiyu nodded: "Yes, Brother Anmu is the lieutenant of the Chinese Army next to Brother Xile. He charged into battle and suffered many injuries. On the day of Jianyi, he went to the city to inform his companions in the city of the uprising, but he was actually betrayed.
He almost ruined the situation. Later, during the battle against Jiankang, he was seriously injured and could no longer fight. I remember that he was given a baronetcy, retired from the army and left Jingkou."
Zhou said sternly: "Yes, he has blamed himself for Liu Xile's brother's rebellion for a long time. He attributed it to himself. He did not kill the guy decisively, which led to the other rebellious brothers in the city, except Wang Zhongde. Almost all
All sacrificed. He said that he had no face to face the families of these brothers, so after the war, he left the army and returned to his hometown."
Meng Huaiyu frowned: "It's not his fault. Liu Mai was greedy for the wealth given by Huan Xuan and betrayed us. It's not easy for An Mu to withdraw in time and tell us. We want him to kill Xi Le directly.
My biological brother, this is too difficult for An Mu."
Zhou shook her head: "Having said that, it was because of An Mu's hesitation and not taking action against Liu Mai that almost all the brothers in the city died, and the whole Jianyi was almost destroyed. If he really
I believe Xile will not blame him for killing Liu Mai. Even if he feels uncomfortable, it is only Liu Xile who feels uncomfortable, not so many people who would have grudges."
Liu Yu said: "Then where did Anmu go? I remember that he returned his title, resigned from the military, and disappeared from view."
Zhou sighed: "Anmu has been anonymous since then and went elsewhere with the reward money. I don't know where he went. From the moment he made up his mind to leave, he didn't want to have anything to do with us.
Got in touch.”
Meng Huaiyu murmured: "Liu Mai really deserves to die, causing us to lose such a good brother. However, what is the connection between An Mu and Liu Tingyun about what happened that night?"
Zhou's eyes shrank slightly, and she wanted to turn her head to dodge, but in the end she didn't dodge. She sighed faintly: "I still can't avoid this. Okay, I'll say it bluntly, that day
Anmu only informed Liu Mai about the establishment of righteousness, while I informed Ling'er and Liu Tingyun overnight!"
Meng Huaiyu jumped up and stared at Zhou with his eyes wide open: "What? Aunt, you, you actually told Liu Tingyun such a big thing? Are you trying to betray us?"
Ling'er shouted: "Second Young Master, how could the Mistress betray you? At that time, Liu Tingyun had already known about your connection and meeting. When General Liu Daogui got married, Liu Tingyun came to Jingkou in person and called the Master
Mother must cooperate with you in revolt. If she really wanted to attack you, you would have failed long ago."
Liu Yu frowned: "How could such a thing happen? We acted very carefully back then, and even the final meeting was conducted in the manner of a Taoist marriage. How did Liu Tingyun know that we were going to start an uprising? I remember
It was after the conference that night that Yanda came to see you, he didn't even know he was going to start an army before."
Zhou said calmly: "Don't forget why Liu Tingyun kept me in Jingkou and later cooperated with me in depth. During that time, you frequently visited old comrades, contacted old friends, or visited local celebrities with whom you didn't usually have any contact.
, don’t think that you can hide it from others by using excuses such as hunting and fishing. Huan Xuan may be able to deceive you, but Liu Tingyun, an intelligence queen who doesn’t have to worry about national affairs and just keeps an eye on your every move,
She has a clear mind. Let's put it this way, although she doesn't know the specific time and arrangements for your rebellion, she knows that you will definitely rebel."
Meng Huaiyu sneered and said: "That's ridiculous. Didn't Liu Tingyun already suggest to Huan Xuan that Brother Jinu should be killed? Why don't you do it now?"
Zhou shook her head: "It's different, Huaiyu, last time she suggested attacking Brother Jinu. There was no real evidence. She just said that Brother Jinu was walking like a dragon and a tiger, and he would not be willing to behave like a human being. She asked Huan Xuan to go underground as a precaution.
Get rid of her hand. Coupled with her relationship with Wang Miaoyin, it is difficult for Huan Xuan to think that Liu Tingyun is thinking about herself after hearing this. It is more likely that she is just taking the opportunity to retaliate, and of course he will not listen to her."
"But this time it's different. She has a lot of evidence that Brother Jinu has visited old military headquarters in the local area and actively connected with them. Especially since he can meet with three subordinates in one day, even if he likes to make friends, he can't do this.
.If we follow the clues and arrest some people immediately and torture them to extract confessions, I think there will always be clues. Huan Xuan is also a cold-blooded and ruthless person. For the sake of his throne, he will not take such risks."
Meng Huaiyu gritted his teeth: "Our brothers in Jianyi are all heroes, and no one will ever betray them."
Zhou sighed: "I believe you are a tough guy, Huaiyu, but there are thousands of people, it is impossible for all of them to be like you. Just like Liu Mai, he is also Liu Xile's brother. He has been tough before, but who knows
, at this desperate moment, why did he end up becoming a traitor? Even if you are strong-willed, if your family members, wives and children put knives to their necks in front of others, you can be sure that they will be strong-willed?"
Liu Yu nodded: "My brother and sister are right. When facing life and death, especially with your family, wife and children as hostages, it is too difficult to say a word. Huaiyu, when you were young, I was in Diao Kui's house."
When there was trouble at the Silver Hook Gambling House, wouldn't tough guys like Bottle and Rabbit have no choice but to kneel down when they see their own family being held hostage? Even if it were me, if my mother was held captive, I'm not sure if I would
I can persevere.”
This chapter has been completed!