"Sir, it's a clever plan." Master Xiao had a smile on his face, but the surprise in his heart was hard to calm down. News came from the north that Yelu Yanxi was captured by the Jin general dozens of miles east of Qingzhou, and that
Jin Jiang mistakenly entered a mountain village just to hunt grass in the valley, but accidentally forced Emperor Tianzuo of Liao Dynasty to come out after hiding there for many years.
This arrest was not planned in advance, it was completely coincidental, so Xu Zizhen's speculation a few days ago became mysterious and strange. Master Xiao was completely shocked after learning the news. Is destiny really so accurate?
Xu Zizhen's face was very indifferent and he just nodded. In Xiao Taishi's eyes, this seemed to be a sign of complete confidence in himself. At this time, Xiao Taishi's attitude was fundamentally different from that day.
There was more solemnity, instead of the politeness and temptation that day.
"Where to go? Lead the way." Xu Zizhen stood up. It was not easy. After waiting for so many days, the Xiao family finally relaxed and won over him.
Master Xiao was indeed ready to win over Xu Zizhen and take him directly back to the Xiao Mansion. When Xu Zizhen got out of the car, he found that he had arrived at the backyard of the Xiao Mansion. He was surrounded by a spacious garden with rockeries, rocks, green grass, and a small
There are dozens of koi carp swimming in the small pond.
The early spring of Xixia is still cold, and the snow is still thick in many places, but this place is already like a corner of the south of the Yangtze River, which shows that the Xiao family has strong financial and human resources.
Opposite the courtyard gate was a row of connected rooms. The door of the middle room was open. Several people were standing at the door, standing in front of the door to greet him. They turned out to be the other two elders of the Xiao family, plus the fake Taoist priest Gui Guzi.
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Today, the grand master personally greets him, and the other two big men are waiting at the door. This is almost a huge honor to the Xixia subjects. I am afraid that this is what happens when the emperor comes. However, Xu Zizhen doesn't care. After viewing the garden for a while,
Only then did he slowly walk over, and he bowed his hand casually to Xiao E. He glanced at Gui Guzi again, nodded and passed.
Since he wants to pretend to be a god, he should simply carry out the pretense to the end. This is what Xu Zizhen has already planned.
After walking for about two hours, it was already late at night. The yard was silent. It seemed that all the servants had been dismissed. Xu Zizhen yawned and walked into the house by himself. Xiao E and Xiao were also shocked.
Master Xiao was not unhappy and had no choice but to follow in, leaving Guiguzi to accompany Daye and Zhuo Ya outside the house.
Everyone sat down, and just as Grand Master Xiao was about to speak, Xu Zizhen had already taken the lead and said: "The plan for the year begins in the spring. If you want to do something, don't delay. Do it as quickly as possible."
The three Xiao brothers were all stunned. Although they planned to win over Xu Zizhen, they did not expect him to speak so directly. However, the three of them are veterans after all. Although they were shocked in their hearts, their faces showed no expression. Master Xiao deliberately said:
"Sir, you are joking. This matter is of great importance. How can it be done safely without careful arrangements?"
Xu Zizhen sneered, pointed his finger at Taishi Xiao, and said astonishingly: "Fifty thousand taels of gold, I guarantee that you will become the emperor."
If Xiao Ye hadn't witnessed with his own eyes that the imperial envoy of the Song Dynasty wanted to kill Xu Zizhen, and if the second prince Li Renxiao hadn't been stabbed by Xu Zizhen and was still lying down, the three Xiaos would never have disclosed their ambitions to Xu Zizhen. But
Now, they have no scruples at all. Emperor, these two words deeply stimulated the hearts of the three of them.
Master Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly: "It's just a yellow and white thing, it's nothing. I just wonder what a clever idea you have?"
Xu Zizhen picked up the tea bowl on the coffee table and took a sip, and said leisurely: "Who do you think Li Qianshun trusts the most?"
Grand Master Xiao said without thinking: "Privy Councilor Mou Xianting, and the Imperial Guard Commander Yu Qi."
Although Chongzong still had many ministers who were loyal to him, these were the only two people who could really help him.
Xu Zizhen sneered and said: "Mou Xianting will have a calamity, and he will become a half-dead man. Yu Qi... hum, just kill him." Before Master Xiao and others could speak, he continued, "This The two of them have loyal subordinates, but once they are defeated, Li Qianshun will naturally be defeated as well."
Master Xiao now no longer doubted Xu Zizhen's "guess". He did not ask what kind of calamity Mou Xianting's calamity was. He hesitated for a moment and only asked: "Yu Qi is extremely skilled. Is there any plan to kill him?"
Xu Zizhen yawned greatly: "You will know in a few days... Do you adults have any questions to ask?"
The three Xiaos were obviously dissatisfied with him for leaving half of his words, but they did not dare to ask further questions. At this time, Xiao E, who had never spoken, asked: "I wonder what you, sir, plan to do with that... beautiful woman?"
Xu Zizhen was stunned for a moment, but soon understood that Xiao E was referring to Zhuo Ya who was waiting outside the door. She was a princess of a country who was kidnapped for more than ten days. If this matter was not handled well, it would easily attract the Tubo army. Because of this, Xiao E was very careful in what he said and did not dare to speak the word Tubo directly.
Speaking of Zhuo Ya, Xu Zizhen also had a headache. He had wanted to send this aunt away for a long time, but firstly, no one could send her away, and he couldn't leave. Secondly...Zhuo Ya had revealed that he wanted to send her home. He only said one sentence: "If I kill you, I will leave naturally."
Old and new grudges, molestation and kidnapping may not be easily resolved. Xu Zizhen has no choice but to wait and let Duoqi Dolma take her back. Anyway, Li Meng and Princess Duoqi are still there. There are people hiding in Xiliang City waiting for news about him.
But now that Xiao E asked about this matter, Xu Zizhen could only change his words: "Oh, this girl has a fierce temper. She was seeking death and survival a few days ago, but after being kidnapped by me for so many days, she is not in a hurry to go back. She said she has to. Just ask me to accompany her back with the bride price. If I don't respond, she will crash to death in front of me."
The three Xiaos were all stunned. This excuse was too false. Although Xu Zizhen's psychic ability had convinced them, it was not that easy for him to integrate into the core of this big event. The three of them looked at each other without leaving any trace, and no longer Continuing to ask questions, he got up and sent Xu Zizhen off to rest first.
Xu Zizhen was arranged in this courtyard, led by the fake Taoist priest Gui Guzi. There was a row of side rooms at the north end of the courtyard. Behind the room was a bamboo forest, and beyond that was a high wall.
Guiguzi lowered his eyebrows and took Xu Zizhen outside the house: "Mr. Xu, please rest here for a while. The pursuit in the palace is still tight. I hope you will forgive me."
Xu Zizhen didn't speak to him until this moment: "Hey, aren't you going to wear Taoist robes today?"
Guiguzi bowed his head and said: "I am not a Taoist priest. Please forgive me for any offense I have made."
Xu Zizhen waved his hand: "Forget it, what do you call me brother? I can't just follow you and call you a villain, right?"
Guiguzi smiled: "My surname is Mo, my name is Jingxia."