Li Laiheng's words in front of the palace gate were like a stone thrown into water. Not only did it cause ripples, but it also made many people behind the scenes confused by the splash.
Niu Jinxing was in a trance, and gradually felt that things were developing in a strange direction. He hurried to Pingyang Gong's mansion, and as expected, he found that Zhang Nai and others had also come to the door.
Zhang Nai seemed to have lost his soul, and he was in a daze. He looked as dejected as if his backbone had been ripped away.
Dang Shousu smiled bitterly and advised: "Brother Shuangxi, how could you and Jian Guo fall out because of this incident after so many years of relationship? Don't think too much."
Zhang Nai said in despair: "I...is this my fault? I just think that the people who caused trouble are mostly old brothers from our camp. What they want is nothing more than for Li Laiheng to give an explanation, so I always
Without stopping, how could I have imagined that things would become such a big deal? They actually set fire to the palace gate!"
Niu Jinxing was very disappointed with Zhang Nai's performance. When he looked at Zhang Nai, a chill seemed to gradually fill his eyes.
"Children Zhonger...what exactly is his intention?"
Niu Jinxing sneered coldly:
"I think that if Zhong Er'er does this, he will end up being a different person inside and out. The old brother from Chuangying whose family members died in Guanzhong will forgive him just because Zhong Er'er said this? But those old people from Caoying could only
He hugged Li Chonger's thigh to survive, but now he is betrayed by Li Chonger. Is he really not afraid of being stabbed in the back? Hey, Li Chonger should just kill himself."
Dang Shousu advised: "Xiang Niu... the matter has not reached this level."
"Is it this bad? Li Chong'er has stepped on our faces! How come it's not this bad? Tai'a is holding back and giving people a hand!" Niu Jinxing scolded, "Now we are the only ones to take the lead.
, otherwise I will sit there and wait for death, and I am afraid that all of you here will regret it."
Both Yuan Zongdi and Liu Tichun looked unhappy, but they remained silent and did not directly refute Niu Jinxing's words. Wu Ruyi looked at Tian Jianxiu. At this time, they can still gather together. In fact, relying on
It's entirely Tian Jianxiu's popularity.
Tian Jianxiu seemed to be aging quickly. Yuan Zongdi felt that his old friend was much older than the last time they met. His white hair was thick, the wrinkles on his face were stacked together, and his eyes were cloudy and
Gloomy, he just looks like an ordinary old man who has lost his energy.
Tian Mixiu is not that old.
He is older than Li Zicheng, but not much older. He is only in his early forties now, which is actually still considered the prime of life.
But mentally, he is indeed old.
Tian Jianxiu suddenly said: "When the World Honored Sakyamuni was alive, he was very industrious. When he saw unclean places on the ground, he would sweep the floor himself. If the lintel of the door was broken, the Buddha would repair it. If his disciples were sick, the Buddha would even do it.
Go and take care of the sick and cleanse them of their filth."
Niu Jinxing was stunned and said: "What is this?"
Tian Jianxiu replied: "This is all recorded in Buddhist scriptures. I have too many secular affairs and cannot devote myself to fasting and chanting Buddha's name like the Buddha. However, I am diligent, frugal, kind to others, and not greedy for enjoyment. I can always do it at any time."
It can be done.”
Yuan Zongdi suddenly laughed and said: "Yufeng is really devoted to Buddhist scriptures. I heard from people in Pingyang's mansion that you have been reading the Surangama Sutra on the Top of the Buddha's Head recently."
Tian Jianxiu pulled out the fifth volume of "The Surangama Sutra" from the bookshelf. There are ten volumes in this set of sutras. He started reading directly from the fifth volume:
"Ananda said to the Buddha: World Honored One! Even though the Tathagata has taught about the Second Door of Righteousness, if we look at the people who are untying knots in the world today and do not know the origin of the knots, I believe that these people will never be able to untie them. World Honored One, I and the scholars and speakers in the assembly will not be able to untie them.
, it is also like this. From the beginning, it is born with the annihilation of all ignorance. Even if you have such a good root of learning, you are called a monk, but you still have a fever every other day. I only wish you great compassion, and you will be drowned in sorrow and sorrow. What is the end of your body and mind today...
…”
Tian Jianxiu suddenly read Buddhist scriptures, which made Niu Jinxing feel confused and inexplicable.
But soon Tian Jianxiu slapped the Buddhist scriptures on the table. His eyes flickered, making it unclear what the true meaning was. Then Tian Jianxiu asked:
"Qidong, is Li Laiheng really going to hold a wedding banquet in a few days?"
Niu Jinxing said: "Of course. Since he made a promise to the soldiers in front of the palace, there is no need to lie, right? The city gate defenders have been keeping an eye on Li Laiheng's men. We have also read the letter he sent to Wuchang.
, they invited Gao Yigong and Bai Wang to attend the wedding banquet in Kaifeng, but they did not mobilize troops."
Wu Ruyi asked worriedly: "Calling the generals from Huguang to Kaifeng...what does Li Laiheng want to do?"
Niu Jinxing said disdainfully: "Huguang has sent reinforcements northward several times, but now there are not many available troops. My son Niu Quan was a Yin in Xiangyang before. Do I not know the situation in Huguang? What's more, Li Laiheng really plans to transfer from Huguang
It will take at least a month for the troops to come to Kaifeng, right? It is impossible to mobilize a large army in just a few days."
Tian Jianxiu then asked: "Except for the first battalion of Li Guo's personal troops, most of the defenders of Kaifeng City are from the middle camp, right?"
Yuan Zongdi handed over his hand and said: "In addition to the Kaifeng garrison, there are hundreds of cavalry under Li Laiheng and Liu Fangliang, but the number is not large. The main force is thousands of people in the middle camp, plus I and Ti
With the more than a thousand soldiers and horses brought by Chun, the number of defenders in the city is less than 10,000."
Liu Tichun felt increasingly uneasy as he listened to the conversation of these people, and said in surprise:
"Yufeng, what on earth do you want to do!?"
Tian Jianxiu put his hand on the Buddhist scripture, closed his eyes, and said calmly: "You must not have the intention of harming others, and you must have the intention of guarding against others. Li Laiheng did this, and I was worried that he would not be conducive to Double Happiness at the wedding banquet.
It’s better to take some precautions.”
Liu Tichun slapped the table and said: "Laiheng is a good boy! And didn't the Supervisor say that? The Supervisor has his own opinions on all issues. It is taboo for us to gather here to discuss state affairs in private!"
Niu Jinxing stared at Liu Tichun and said, "Liu Tichun, where are you on the ground?" His eyes became more and more chilly. As a warrior who had experienced hundreds of battles, Liu Tichun actually felt a chill running down his spine.
Yuan Zongdi quickly explained: "Ti Chun is my person... Qi Weng, don't say that. Ti Chun is worthy of trust."
Zhang Nai seemed to be still distracted and absent-minded. But after listening to Tian Jianxiu's words, he finally woke up a little and said in disbelief:
"Leheng? Leghorn will be harmful to me? This is impossible! Leghorn is definitely not such a person."
Niu Jinxing sneered: "What kind of people are involved in the emperor's family affairs? Shuangxi, don't forget, you are the adopted son of King Chuang! Who is Li Laiheng? He is just the adopted son of King Chuang's nephew, why?
How dare you call yourself the King of Jin? It's so shameless to call yourself a loner and a widower every day."
Dang Shousu frowned and asked in a low voice: "We... what should we do?"
Niu Jinxing stood up angrily, waved her big hands and said:
"The defenders in Kaifeng City are all our people! Even if Li Guo, Liu Fangliang, and Li Laiheng, all their troops together, they are less than one-fifth of the strength of the central camp.
This is a God-given opportunity. Li Laiheng held a wedding banquet and promoted his cronies to a higher level. Bai Wang also summoned all of them to Kaifeng on his own. With such a good opportunity, if we don’t catch them all, we will sit back and wait for death!"
Liu Tichun objected eagerly: "Qi Weng! Laiheng is by no means our enemy. What's more, what's more, we can't go against the Jianguo, right?"
Tian Jianxiu comforted him: "Erhu, what kind of person do you think I am? I will never hurt Li Guo, nor will I hurt Laiheng."
But then he changed the subject and his tone changed: "But during this period, Li Laiheng has been inciting people and causing trouble everywhere. I'm worried that if he is not suppressed, Li Laiheng will sooner or later cause irreparable disaster to Dashun."
Niu Jinxing said: "Liu Tichun, don't worry. How could Mr. Tian kill Li Guo, Li Laiheng and his son? We have only one purpose! That is to let Zhongying take the lead in the Dashun Army! Li Guo, Li Laiheng and his son, they did
If we can't defeat the Donglu before the Northern Expedition to regain the lost territory, then let us do it!"
Zhang Nai still didn't know it and asked blankly: "What does Qi Weng mean?"
Dang Shousu looked at his good brother whom he deeply trusted and respected, and sighed: "Qi Weng wants to take advantage of Li Laiheng's wedding to launch a mutiny and seize power..."
Tian Jianxiu also looked at Zhang Nai, he showed a loving smile and said: "The world of Dashun was originally self-contained. Now that Zicheng has passed away, the world should be handed over to Zicheng's son. Double happiness, Dashun
The country is yours!"
Zhang Nai seemed to be suddenly struck by a bolt of lightning, and was so shocked that he could not speak. Many images flashed through his mind, and finally he fell into that night in Zhuxi many years ago.
He couldn't help but say: "I...can I take on such a big responsibility?"
Tian Jianxiu smiled and said:
"You are the most valiant general in the Dashun Army. Who dares to say that you can't take on the role? In fact, I didn't want to be like this. When Zicheng died in the battle of Huolu, he left his last words asking Li Guo to succeed him. If everything goes well,
I also agree with Li Guo inheriting the throne of Dashun.
But now everyone knows about Li Guo's physical condition. His injuries are so severe that he has almost reached the point where there is no cure. He has no ability or energy to continue to assume the responsibility of leading the Dashun Army.
Since Li Guo cannot inherit the throne of Dashun due to physical reasons, I think that having you, Shuangxi, become the emperor of Dashun is the only option that can be accepted by all the soldiers."