Chapter 926: Cao Xing makes a plan, Shen Tang worries
When Cao Xing heard this, he smiled naively, "It was the old man who dug out the villain from the pile of dead people. From that time on, the villain's life belongs to the old man.
A villain doesn't care about glory and wealth, as long as he can serve the master, even if he dies, he will just repay the favor to the master!"
Gu Chengyi patted his shoulder hard, "Okay, good job!"
After hesitating for a moment, Cao Xing said carefully, "I have a question, I wonder if I can ask it to you!"
"Get up, you are my confidant, is there anything you can't ask?"
Gu Chengyi smiled kindly.
The look on Cao Xing's face became solemn, "Where are you going next? Do you have any plans?"
Gu Chengyi frowned slightly, what was his plan?
He never thought that this matter would fail. He just made some simple arrangements. He really has no clue now.
"Master, please forgive me for being so presumptuous.
Now, I'm afraid there is no absolutely safe place for us.
There are even spies in our Yun'an Army who are watching the master's movements.
It would be okay if the master didn't move, but if he moved, he couldn't escape Sun Letian's sight.
Since he had plans to deal with the master, how could he not arrange something in advance?
Maybe there are already troops on standby, ready to attack and kill us!"
Gu Chengyi thought for a while, then nodded solemnly, "Then what do you think?"
In the most desperate times, no one will give up on any life-saving straw, and the same is true for Gu Chengyi!
Cao Xing took two steps forward and said in a low voice, "Sir, I overheard a piece of news that may be able to save our lives.
However, the risk of this matter is not small, and I don’t know whether I should say it or not.”
"explain!"
Gu Chengyi gave a low drink.
Pursing his lips, Cao Xing leaned close to Gu Chengyi's ear and said, "Sir, I heard that Princess Guangling was in Chengdu and recently returned to Lin'an.
Moreover, the fleet of Princess Guangling should arrive in Kuizhou in the past two days! If the master can...then with this trump card in his hand, who in the court will dare to touch the master easily, whether he wants to leave or not It’s easy to stay!”
Gu Chengyi's eyes lit up, and then he lowered his head and began to think.
"However, after all, this matter is a matter of great importance, and the risk is also extremely high. Whether it can be done or not, I still need to make a decision!"
"Hahaha..." Gu Chengyi laughed, "I dare to intercept and kill imperial envoys, what does a mere princess mean?
You are right. As long as I have this trump card, I can still take the initiative, even if I negotiate terms with the court.
However, can you guarantee the accuracy of this news?
If the princess is not supposed to be in Lin'an, how could she appear in Chengdu?"
"This matter is not a secret in Sun Letian's house. How many people are staring at the imperial envoy now?
It is said that this princess was already on good terms with Shen Tang’s wife Ji, and she came with Shen Tang when he took office.
Returning now is probably because of the Chinese New Year!"
"good!"
Gu Chengyi's eyes flickered. Now he has no way out. Even if he leaves, he doesn't know where to go! It's better to fight. If he really holds the princess in his hands, then the world will be ruined. .
Even if the time comes to retreat to other countries, there will still be a promotion stage! After all, Princess Guangling of the Song Dynasty is still very valuable in surrounding countries.
"Sir, our cronies have been secretly summoned.
There are 1,800 people in total, and they are all trustworthy brothers in life and death! They are all willing to follow me."
"Let brothers get ready. We will set off as soon as dawn. We only carry seven days of dry food and head towards Kuizhou first!"
Not long after, the sky lit up slightly, and more than a thousand soldiers and horses gathered quietly, then left the camp gate and headed towards Kuizhou in a mighty manner.
In the afternoon when Gu Chengyi led his troops to leave, another group of troops appeared not far from Yun'an Army! They were none other than Pi Sheng's troops sent by Shen Tang.
Looking at the messy horse hoof prints on the road, Pi Sheng's expression changed slightly.
Afterwards, he rode his horse and observed the horse's hoof prints for a while!
"Not long ago, nearly two thousand men and horses left the camp and headed east. Among them were five to six hundred light cavalry, and the rest were mostly infantry!"
Cheng Yuhu frowned, "Could it be that person got the news and ran away in advance?"
"I'll go find out!"
Chang Shun got off his horse and headed towards the camp of Yun'an Army.
Not long after, Yun'an soldiers came back carrying two soldiers with bruises and swollen faces.
"That should be it. This guy is a small quartermaster of the Yun'an Army! An hour ago, General Gu Chengyi ordered the preparation of seven days' rations for 1,800 people!"
"General Cheng, I will leave a thousand men and horses here to monitor the movements of Yun'an's army. You lead the other brothers to join me immediately. We must inform you of this matter as soon as possible! In addition, I only need to leave a thousand horses. That’s all right, you can bring more horses back, and if you take any action, you won’t be stretched too thin!”
"good!"
Cheng Yuhu did not hesitate. With Gu Chengyi gone, Yun Anjun would no longer be of much value.
Therefore, it doesn’t make much sense for them to stay here!
Cheng Yuhu brought two thousand soldiers and horses, and regardless of the fatigue on his body and the approaching night, he rushed directly in the direction of Daning Prison...
In the dark night, Shen Tang still had no sleepiness. The situation in Kuizhou was obviously worse than he imagined.
Flood damage is one of them. The most important thing is probably that the official system up and down Kuizhou Road has already collapsed.
Otherwise, those people would not have rashly taken action regardless of their status as imperial envoys! This is a road of no return, and their motives are worse than what Fan Anhe did. Once they fail to succeed, the people involved will definitely not be spared.
"call!"
Shen Tang breathed out a breath and pinched his frown. Although he only walked halfway through the inspection of the Fifth Northwest Road this time, what he saw and heard shocked Shen Tang! The impact of water damage on the people is secondary, and the officials are responsible for it. It’s so bad that it’s unimaginable! You can see the whole thing at a glance. The Song Dynasty today is probably full of holes everywhere. The reason why it hasn’t collapsed yet is just good luck.
If there is no way to gradually reverse this, even if Shen Tang has the power of heaven, he may not be able to change the tragic ending of the Song Dynasty.
"Sir, someone wants to see you!"
Shen Chou entered the door and handed a waist badge to Shen Tang, "This is the visitor's token!"
On a square red copper waist plate, there is a faint dark word engraved on it. This is the red copper waist plate of Dark Night Pavilion!
"Let him in!"
A moment later, an inconspicuous man followed Shen Chou into the room.