Relying on the masked man's carefully planned plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain, Liang Yu and others successfully escaped from the encirclement of the waiting officials.
By the time Jiang Yong's shadow graphics were posted in the streets and alleys of the city, he had already successfully left the city with the cooperation of the masked men.
After all, Jiang Yong miscalculated. He did not expect that his iron barrel formation would be breached so quickly, and he did not arrange extra manpower in the four cities.
After leaving the city, the masked man's men separated from Liang Yu. Liang Yu knew the location of the willow forest in the east of the city and would not get lost.
Going all the way east, I finally saw the outline of the willow forest from a distance when it was just getting dark.
Liang Yu stopped and leaned against an old tree, breathing heavily to rest.
After a while, I looked to the southeast and saw a crescent moon hanging diagonally in the sky. The cold moonlight poured down and fell between the rolling mountains. The dark ridges glowed with a faint light, looking mysterious and lonely.
, a feeling of sadness arises spontaneously.
He looked back in the direction of Jiangling with some reluctance. This intelligence network that had been in operation for several years was like the children he had carefully raised. He watched them grow up little by little and become strong. They were about to have a good harvest, but they were killed by a man.
The scholar disrupted the situation.
The image of Chen Chang appeared in his mind. It was this person who ruined his big event.
Thinking of this, my teeth chattered loudly.
"I will definitely kill you!" Liang Yu swore silently in her heart.
After almost resting, Liang Yu strode towards the willow forest.
Not long after walking, I saw the shadow of a horse in the woods ahead, and a person stood beside the horse.
Liang Yu was overjoyed, this must be the person who came to meet him.
The masked man was really thorough and meticulous in his work, and it went exactly as planned.
He was excited and couldn't help but quicken his pace.
"Brother, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting here for so long!"
In the wilderness, it was night again. Besides the person who was waiting for him, who else would be waiting here? Liang Yu did not doubt that he was there and greeted that person.
The other party responded quickly: "Master ordered me to wait here for Brother Liang."
Approaching seven or eight steps away, Liang Yu looked through the moonlight and saw that the man in the forest was about thirty years old, with a pair of triangular eyes, a pointed nose and shaved cheeks, and no flesh on his cheeks. There was no expression on his face, especially
The look in those triangular eyes was sinister and cold, as cold as a blade. Even though he had seen a lot, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his back.
The man brought the horse over and said: "The horses are ready, Brother Liang can go on the road!"
"Okay, this is not a place to stay for a long time, and I want to leave long ago." Liang Yu took the reins and got on the horse. Just when he stepped on the stirrup with his left foot, a cold light flashed behind him.
"Ah..." A sudden scream sounded in the willow forest, making people's hair stand on end.
Liang Yu swayed twice and then lay motionless on the horse's back. The horse didn't care at all. It still let go of its hooves and galloped forward like chasing the wind and lightning. In the blink of an eye, it ran several times.
Ten feet away.
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At the beginning of the lanterns, the Deyang Palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the servants and maidens were rushing back and forth like running water, making it very busy.
Deyang Hall is the most magnificent wooden building among the Houliang Palaces. It is a four-story high platform building. On the high platform is a three-story pavilion-style hall. On both sides of the hall and on the east and west sides of the lower platform, there are dozens of
There are palace rooms of different sizes, each room connected by corridors and ramps.
There are colorful murals on the walls, the steps of the cloister are paved with bricks with dragon and phoenix patterns or geometric patterns, and the halls and long steps are paved with square tiles, which is grand and magnificent.
"Your Majesty, the banquet will be ready in a moment!" An old chamberlain bowed and said.
"Yes, I understand!" Xiao Qing, the founding emperor of the Later Liang Dynasty, is now in his early forties. He is the grandson of Emperor Wu of Liang Xiao Yan and the third son of Prince Zhaoming Xiao Tong. He has been in power for five years now.
As a man who has just entered middle age, he has some signs of premature aging. The wrinkles on his forehead are like water ripples, the muscles on his face are stiff and numb, and there is a lingering sadness between his eyebrows.
At this time, the guests hosting the banquet have not yet arrived, but Xiao Jin, as the host, has already arrived in advance.
He is the emperor, but what this emperor did was really aggrieved.
There are two main guests at today's banquet. One is Chen Chang, the prince of Nanchen, and the other is Yu Wenzhi, the Duke of Wei of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
In terms of status, both of them are Xiao Jin's distinguished guests, but Xiao Jin really doesn't want to see them.
Chen Chang is the son of Emperor Chen Wu, Chen Baxian. Who is Chen Baxian?
Xiao Qing does not deny Chen Baxian’s achievements.
Chen Baxian defeated Hou Jing and pacified the separatist forces in various places, which had the effect of pacifying the country; killing Wang Sengbian and re-establishing Xiao Fangzhi, the respected emperor, restored the virtues of the Liang family; fighting against the Northern Qi Dynasty and resisting foreign aggression was related to the inheritance and rise and fall of the Han family.
But Emperor Jing of Liang, Xiao Fangzhichan, was located in Chen Baxian. Speaking of which, it was Chen Baxian who took over the Xiao family. For the son of such a "rebellious minister and traitor", how could Xiao Qing truly respect him?
Let’s talk about another one, Duke Yu Wenzhi.
This man is the sixth son of Emperor Wen of the Zhou Dynasty, Yuwentai. He became a general at a young age and moved to the position of Duke of Wei. He is the half-brother of Emperor Yuwenjue of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
Nowadays, Houliang is dependent on others, Jiangling stretches for three hundred miles, Yongzhou is surrounded, and guards are stationed in the west city. They help him in name and supervise him. The emperor Xiao Jin should be very cautious.
To this day, Xiao Jin still has to recall the desolate scene in Jiangling. The Western Wei Dynasty captured tens of thousands of princes and below, as well as common people, men and women, and made them slaves. They were rewarded among the three armies and driven back to Chang'an. The old, weak and disabled were all killed, and only
There are more than 300 families left. When I returned to the city, I looked around and found that it was already lonely and desolate. It was unbearable to see.
Xiao Jin could not offend the Duke of Wei, Yu Wenzhi.
On one side is the son of a "rebellious minister and traitor", and on the other side is the brother of the Emperor of Zhou Dynasty. Although Xiao Jin is also an emperor, how can he act like an emperor in front of the two of them?
As early as when the Western Wei Dynasty invaded Jiangling, his general Yin Deyi gave him advice.
"The Wei captives are greedy and cruel, killing and plundering at will, and the people of Jiangdong have suffered so much. It is said that His Highness is the one who is in charge. There is a lot of resentment. Your Highness has killed his father and brother, left his son alone, and made everyone an enemy. Who can help?"
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"This is Your Highness's plan. Don't pretend to be hosting a banquet, invite Yu Jin and others to the table, secretly ambush the warriors, kill the captor commander, and then dispatch the generals to cover the captor camp, wipe out the ugly people, and then collect the captives. The people of Jiangling summoned Wang Sengbian, and Chen Baxian and other generals crossed the river in court uniform and entered the imperial throne. Within ten days, their achievements were completed. The ancients said: If God does not take it, he will suffer the consequences. May your highness have a bright future. Don’t show any favoritism!”
However, Xiao Jin believed that this plan was too poisonous, and even if it succeeded, he was afraid that the laws of heaven would not be compatible with it.
He thought over and over again and said to Yin Deyi: "Your policy is not bad, but the Wei people treat me very kindly, so it is not appropriate to betray my morality. If I suddenly follow your plan, they may not be able to eat what I have left!" Deyi sighed in desperation and retreated.
At this time, Xiao Jin looked at the busy palace people in the hall and sighed: "I regret not using Yin Deyi's words!"
The old chamberlain stood aside with a low eyebrow.
The emperor has said this more than once. He has not shown his face since he ascended the throne. He is often ashamed that his prestige is low and his strategies cannot be implemented. He is often worried and angry in his heart. He expresses his feelings by writing "Fu Shi". He often talks to When chanting, you will raise your eyebrows and eyes, hold your wrists in excitement, and sigh for a long time.
"The emperor is expressing his love for you again?"
Xiao Jin was in sorrow when a person outside the hall said loudly.
Looking up, he saw that it was his brother-in-law who was among the servants of the court. Wang Pinqianquan, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, came towards him. When Wang Pin came close and was about to pay homage, Xiao Qing supported him and said: "One family, Why do you still care about these false rituals?"
There were still beads of sweat on Wang Pin's forehead. He had already had dinner before the palace servant went to the Prince Consort's Mansion to announce that he should enter the palace for the banquet.
Xiao Jin said in a low voice with a bitter face: "I only got the news not long ago. I don't know when those two arrived in Jiangling!"
Wang Pin said with deep feeling: "Of course I know this was Quan Jingxuan's idea!"
The Quan Jingxuan he mentioned was the leader of the Jiangling defense. This man defeated Hongnong from Yuwentai and was the first to enter the battlefield in the battle of Shayuan.
Emperor Xiaomin practiced his duties and was promoted to Si Xianzhong's official. He moved to Jiangling to defend himself and became a general.
For Xiao Jin, although its celebrations, rewards and punishments, criminal laws, dignity, and various systems are the same as those of the emperor, Jiangling's right to speak is really in the hands of Quan Jingxuan, and Xiao Jin is just a member of his family. Marionette.
Quan Jingxuan told him that he was going to have a banquet in the palace, how dare he disobey?
Wang Pin fully understood the current situation of his uncle. He looked at Xiao Qing's clothes and said, "Your Majesty, before the guests arrive, why don't you go to the back to change?"
"Yes, yes, yes, I will come when I go, I will come when I go!"
Only then did Xiao Jin suddenly realize that he inherited the style of his ancestors and believed in Buddhism by nature. If he saw and heard the classics of Zen, he would be as familiar with the road as if he were familiar with the road. He would always recite the Buddha's name, never leave his mouth, never leave his hands to count beads, and he became a monk in the palace. .
Therefore, he often wears a loose white fine linen Zen suit, and today is no exception. On such a solemn occasion, such a dress is disrespectful.
As soon as the emperor left, Cai Dabao arrived. Now Cai Dabao has entered the Zhu Kingdom, served as a military advisor and general, led the prince and young master, and was granted the title of Marquis of Anfeng County, with a settlement of 1,000 households.
Wang Pin and he greeted each other.
Cai Dabao was highly recommended by the emperor and was considered the mastermind. At that time, people thought that the emperor had great treasures, just like Liu Xianzhu had a bright future. Wang Pin also respected Cai Dabao very much.
The two chatted for a while, and Cai Dabao suddenly remembered something and said, "Husband-in-law, has your concubine ever returned to the mansion?"
A few days ago, his brother Cai Daye and his son Cai Yuncheng smashed a soft nail in the Prince Consort's house. Cai Daye asked his brother for help, and even his sister-in-law begged Cai Dabao's wife about the matter.
To be honest, although the Wang family daughter has no choice in family background, appearance, and character, who would dare to marry a daughter who dances with guns and sticks every day?
Brother, he knows best what his sister-in-law has in mind. He is just anxious to get married because of the Wang family's family background.
Speaking of which, that useless nephew really needs someone to take good care of him. Maybe after getting married, having a powerful wife to take care of him will change his temper.
Wang Pin smiled faintly: "To be honest, my daughter just returned home and left in a hurry. My children are grown up, and I, as a father, can't take care of them. Alas..."
"Oh, that's it!"
Cai Dabao was a little disappointed. He had noticed from Wang Pin's expression and tone that Wang Pin didn't seem to be very enthusiastic about the marriage. It's no wonder, who let the nephew fail? It was all because of his brother and sister-in-law. Pampering, everything is up to him. If it were his own son, he would have broken his legs long ago.
Thinking of his own son Cai Yanshou, Cai Dabao suddenly felt relieved. His son was knowledgeable, knowledgeable in scriptures, and especially good at worldly affairs. He had just married the emperor's daughter, Princess Xuancheng, and now he was serving as the minister of Zhongshu. His future was limitless. .
While the two were talking, the servants outside the palace loudly announced that Yu Wenzhi, Chen Chang and Quan Jingxuan had arrived.
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