Chapter 30 The 30th Town General, the domineering troops of the Southern Dynasties, and the soldiers of the Western Chu, who plagiarized the least
Wei Xiaobao and the princess only hope that the road to Yunnan will never end, but even though the journey is long and slow, they will finally arrive one day.
Guizhou Province is under the jurisdiction of Wu Sangui, and there are heavy troops stationed in Luodian, Guizhou.As soon as Princess Jianning and her party entered Guizhou Province, Wu Sangui sent troops to welcome them.
When they were about to arrive in Yunnan, Wu Yingxiong came out of the province to welcome him, and when he saw Wei Xiaobao, he was full of thanks.According to court rituals, he and the princess cannot meet before they get married.
At that time the princess was getting along with Wei Xiaobao, when she heard Wu Yingxiong's arrival, her brows stood on end and she lost her temper.That night the princess said to Wei Xiaobao, Zensheng can think of a way to send Wu Yingxiong to see the King of Hades, and they can be married for a long time.Wei Xiaobao was taken aback, thinking that the fake son-in-law might as well do it secretly at night, but the real son-in-law would never do it.Seeing him frowning and pondering, the princess said angrily: "Why are you silent? You said it yourself to send Wu Yingxiong to the King of Hades, and it's not my idea." Wei Xiaobao said: "Send must be sent, It's just that we have to wait for a chance before we start, so we can't make people suspicious." The princess said: "Okay, let's listen to you for now. In short, I am committed to you, and I will never sleep with this kid. If you don’t send him to see the King of Hades, we’ll be all over the place. I told Wu Sangui that you raped me. Even if the emperor’s elder brother spoils you again, I’m afraid Wu Sangui will cut you into seventeen or twenty-eight dollars. You I met Lao Tzu Yama first, so I can be regarded as the first official for Wu Yingxiong!"
Wei Xiaobao was furious, waved his hand and slapped his face, and shouted: "Nonsense, when did I rape you?" The princess giggled, put her arms around him, and said softly: "You cruel and short-lived little enemy, Are you not afraid of the pain if you strike so hard?"
This day is about to arrive in Kunming, only to hear the horn blowing in the team, and an officer reported: "Prince Pingxi is here to welcome Princess Luanjia."
Wei Xiaobao galloped forward, and saw groups of soldiers with bright armor, riding tall horses, galloping up to him, dismounting together, lined up on both sides.Amidst the sound of silk and bamboo, hundreds of young boys in red robes held banners and led a general to the front of the army.A salute officer shouted loudly: "Prince Pingxi Wu Sangui, my servant, see Her Royal Highness Princess Jianning."
Wei Xiaobao carefully looked at Wu Sangui, saw that he had a majestic body, a purple face, a beard that was more or less white than black, and despite his age, he was still walking vigorously, striding forward.Wei Xiaobao thought to himself: "Everyone in the world mentions the name of this old tortoise, but it turned out to be like this." Seeing him walking in front of the princess car, Wei Xiaobao knelt down and kowtowed, stood aside, and said in his heart: "Old tortoise The tortoise Wu Sangui is exempt." After he had finished prostrating, he said, "Prince Pingxi is exempt."
Wu Sangui stood up, went to Wei Xiaobao's side and said with a smile, "This is Lord Wei, who captured Oboi bravely and became famous all over the world?" Wei Xiaobao greeted him, and said, "Don't dare. The humble Wei Xiaobao, see the prince." Wu Sangui He laughed loudly, held his hand, and said: "Grandpa Wei is benevolent and righteous. Xiao Wang has long admired his reputation, so he will soon be free from these vain etiquette and conventions. From now on, Mr. Wei and his son will all be maintained by Lord Wei. If we don't give up, we will all be in good hands." Just like my own family.”
Wei Xiaobao was very happy to hear that he spoke with a Yangzhou accent, and thought: "Mommy, you and I are from the same village." He said: "I don't dare to be this one, how dare I take a humble job?" He added a few words to his words Sub-Yangzhou accent.Wu Sangui laughed and said, "Is Master Wei from Yangzhou?" Wei Xiaobao said, "Exactly." Wu Sangui smiled and said, "That would be even better. Xiao Wang is from Liaodong, and originally from Gaoyou, Yangzhou. We are really a family. Wei Xiaobao thought to himself: "Mother Lakuai, so you are Gaoyou Salted Duck Egg. You are a big traitor in Yangzhou, I am in great misfortune."
Wu Sangui and Wei Xiaobao walked side by side, clearing the way and guiding the princess into the city.When the people in Kunming heard that the princess was marrying Prince Pingxi's son, the streets were already crowded with people, vying to watch the excitement.The city is decorated with lanterns and festoons, archways and wedding curtains are everywhere, and gongs, drums and firecrackers are ringing sky-high along the way.Wei Xiaobao and Wu Sangui rode into the city together, seeing everyone bowing to welcome them, they were very proud.But then I thought again: "Such a flowery and jade-like princess, coquettish and coquettish, she gave Wu Yingxiong a wife for no reason, and I even went all the way to see him off. The bastard's sex is better too." indignant.
Wu Sangui welcomed and guided the princess to Xi'an Fuyuan in Kunming City.It was the former residence of Mu's family, the Duke of Guizhou in the Ming Dynasty. It was originally a lofty pavilion with a garden pavilion. After Wu Sangui got the news of the princess's marriage, he made more construction projects and rebuilt it completely.After Wu Sangui and his son greeted the princess through the curtain, they accompanied Wei Xiaobao to Pingxi Palace.
The Pingxi Palace is located in Wuhua Mountain. It was originally the Imperial Palace of Emperor Yongli of the Ming Dynasty.At this time, the carved walls of Weige Pavilion, the red pavilion and green marshes are almost the same as the inner courtyard of the imperial palace.
A grand banquet had already been set up in the hall, and all the civil and military officials under King Pingxi came to accompany him.Naturally, Wei Xiaobao, the imperial envoy, took the chief position.
After drinking for three rounds, Wei Xiaobao smiled and said: "My lord, when I was in Beijing, I often heard people saying that you were going to rebel..." Wu Sangui's complexion turned livid immediately, and all the officials also changed their colors. He continued: "...today I came to the palace , I realized that those people are talking nonsense." Wu Sangui calmed down a little, and said: "Wei Jue has learned a lesson, the despicable villain is jealous and framed, and it is absolutely unbelievable." Wei Xiaobao said: "Yes, I think you want to rebel, but you can't I want to be the emperor. But the emperor's palace is not as gorgeous as yours, and the clothes are not as beautiful as yours. I have always been responsible for the emperor's meals. I am ashamed, and it is not as delicious as your palace. You are much more comfortable as King Pingxi than the emperor. Why bother to be the emperor? When I return to Beijing, I will tell the emperor that King Pingxi is determined not to rebel, even if you are invited to be the emperor, you will never do it."
For a moment, the hall was silent, all the officials stopped drinking, and listened to his nondescript words in a daze, their hearts were beating wildly.Wu Sangui's face turned red and turned pale, and he didn't know how to answer, thinking: "Hearing what he said, the emperor has suspected that I have objections." He could only laugh dryly a few times, and said: "The emperor is wise, benevolent and filial, It's really beyond the reach of the wise emperors since ancient times." Wei Xiaobao said: "Yes, bird raw fish soup, I'm willing to bow down."
Wu Sangui was stunned again, and after a while, he realized that he was talking about "Yao, Shun and Yu Tang", and said: "I admire the emperor's frugality, and I didn't dare to live in luxury. It's just that the holy grace is so great, and the princess returns. I don’t dare to be slow, so I have to do my best to serve the princess and Lord Wei. Once the marriage is over, it will save a lot.” I thought that this kid would go back to Beijing and tell the emperor that I was extravagant here, and the emperor would be angry , You have to try to gag his mouth.
Unexpectedly, Wei Xiaobao shook his head and said: "It's still fun to spend money and money. If you are a prince, if you don't have money, what are you doing? If you think there is too much gold and silver and worry that you won't be able to spend it all at once, I will help you Messenger, why not? Haha!" As soon as he said this, Wu Sangui was overjoyed, and a big stone fell from his heart, thinking that if you would accept money, wouldn't that be easy?
All civil and military officials heard him openly asking for money at the banquet, everyone smiled, thinking that this kid is easy to deal with after all.While drinking, everyone is planning how to give gifts and bribes.The original embarrassment and panic during the banquet were swept away, and everyone sang meritorious deeds, boasted and flattered horses, and broke up happily.
Wu Yingxiong personally sent Wei Xiaobao back to Anfu Garden, and sat down in the hall.Wu Yingxiong presented a brocade box with both hands, and said: "Here are some odds and ends of silver, Lord Wei please keep it at hand. After returning home after a long journey, my father has another idea, to reward Lord Wei for his hard work." Wei Xiaobao He smiled and said, "You're welcome. When I left the capital, the emperor ordered me to say, 'Xiao Guizi, everyone says Wu Sangui is a traitor. Go and see with your own eyes whether he is a loyal minister or a traitor. You have to show me." Be careful, don't lose your eyes." I said: "The emperor Wan'an, this servant has opened his eyes wide, and he can see clearly from the beginning to the end." Haha, little prince, is it loyal or treacherous? Is it?"
Wu Yingxiong couldn't help being angry secretly: "Your country in the Qing Dynasty was laid down for you by my father alone. After the big event was settled, he was ungrateful and came to ask my father and son if they were loyal or treacherous. From this point of view, it may not be safe for the princess to marry. What kindness do you have?" Said: "My father and son are loyal and serve the emperor, acting like dogs and horses, but they can't repay the emperor's kindness."
Wei Xiaobao crossed his legs and said: "Yes, I also know that you are the most loyal. If the emperor can't trust you, he won't recruit you as brother-in-law. Little prince, once you become the emperor's brother-in-law, you will be promoted eight ranks in a row. , It’s really fast.” Wu Yingxiong said: “That’s the great grace of the emperor. I’m also grateful to Lord Wei for his persistence.” Wei Xiaobao said in his heart: “I’ll give you a little turtle, I don’t know you Are you grateful too?"
After sending Wu Yingxiong out, he opened the brocade box and saw that there were ten bundles of silver notes, each bundle of forty, five hundred taels each, a total of two hundred thousand taels of silver.Wei Xiaobao was both surprised and delighted, thinking: "He is very generous, two hundred thousand taels of silver is just for sporadic expenses. If I want to spend a lot of money, wouldn't I want one million or two million?"
The next day Wu Yingxiong came to ask the imperial envoy to give a marriage envoy to the school grounds for a military parade.Wei Xiaobao and Wu Sangui stood side by side on the parade platform.The two subordinates of King Pingxi led dozens of assistant leaders, put on their helmets and armor, dismounted and saluted in front of the stage.Immediately, teams of soldiers and horses performed under the stage.After the vassal soldiers were exhausted, there were five new battalions of loyal soldiers and five battalions of volunteer soldiers. Each battalion was led by a commander-in-chief and performed in formation. Although Wei Xiaobao didn't understand military at all, but seeing that the soldiers were majestic and the teams could never finish passing, he said to Wu Sangui: "My lord, today I really convinced you. I am the commander of the Xiaoqi Battalion, our Xiaoqi Battalion It’s the Emperor’s personal army, I’m ashamed to say, if you fight against the Zhongyong Battalion and the Volunteer Battalion under your command, the Xiaoqi Battalion will definitely be defeated, and you will have to flee.” Wu Sangui was very proud, and said with a smile: "Master Wei is ashamed to praise you. Xiao Wang was born in the army, and it is his duty to train soldiers." Only the sound of the trumpet cannon was heard, all the soldiers shouted in unison, the sound shook the whole field, Wei Xiaobao was startled, his knees went limp, and he sat down on the chair, his face turned ashen-colored immediately. Wu Sangui smiled secretly: "You are just a little jester by the emperor's side, relying on sweet words to coax the little emperor's favor, other than that, what's the use of it? A yellow-mouthed child with a stinking smell is actually entrusted by the Jin Dynasty. Viscount, to be the commander of the Xiaoqi Battalion, and the imperial ministers, it can be seen that the little emperor is ignorant and only appoints cronies." He didn't take Kangxi seriously at first, but seeing Wei Xiaobao's pussy appearance now, he was secretly happy, he expected There is no one in the court, so there is nothing to worry about. After the military parade was over, Wei Xiaobao took out the emperor's imperial edict, handed it to Wu Sangui, and said: "This is the emperor's imperial edict, my lord, please read it to everyone." Please read it to the imperial envoy." Wei Xiaobao laughed and said, "He recognizes me, but I don't know him. I am illiterate, how can I read?" Wu Sangui smiled, held the sacred edict, and read it aloud to the generals.His voice was clear and clear, full of energy, and his words spread far and wide.Tens of thousands of soldiers will kneel on the square, listening silently.In the oracle, Prince Pingxi was rewarded for his great meritorious deeds, hard work in royal affairs, guarding the frontiers, and pacifying the barbarians. All the officers and soldiers under his command have made great achievements. After reading the oracle, Wu Sangui kowtowed to the north and shouted: "Thank you for the emperor's kindness, long live long live long live!" All the soldiers shouted together: "Thank you for the emperor's grace, long live long live long live long live!" This time Wei Xiaobao was prepared in advance and was not surprised, but the earth-shattering shout of tens of thousands of soldiers made his heart tremble and he couldn't stand still. Back at Prince Pingxi's mansion, Wu Sangui discussed the princess' auspicious date with him.Wei Xiaobao frowned, very unhappy. Wu Sangui said: "The fourth day of the next lunar month is an auspicious day for the zodiac, a happy wedding and auspicious occasion. Lord Wei, how is the day?" Wei Xiaobao thought to himself: "Once the princess marries Wu Yingxiong, I will be unable to be a fake son-in-law." Said : "This seems a bit too cramped? It's a big deal for a princess to marry. Your lord, you have to be well-prepared. To tell you the truth, this princess is very favored by the queen mother and the emperor. If there is anything sloppy, let's do it." It’s inconvenient for a slave.” Wu Sangui shrugged, thinking: “You’re making things difficult on purpose, aren’t you extorting bribes?” He smiled and said, “Yes, yes. It’s all up to Lord Wei to take care of you. If there’s anything wrong with it, please Give instructions, and we shall do our best. If the fourth day of the lunar new year is too rushed, then the sixteenth day of next month will be a very good day, and there will be no conflict with the princess and the child, and there will be no taboos." Wei Xiaobao said: "Okay! I'll go and ask for instructions. Princess, look what she has to say."
Back in Anfu Garden, there were already many officials from Yunnan waiting to be heard, Wei Xiaobao accepted the gift, and sent them away with a few perfunctory words.Remembering that after arriving in Yunnan, Yang Yizhi, the sworn brother, had never seen him, so he sent someone to tell Wu Yingxiong, asking Yang Yizhi to come and see him. Yang Yizhi didn't come, but Wu Yingxiong came to see him in person, and said: "Master Wei, my father sent Yang Yizhi to go on business and hasn't come back, so I can't come to serve you." Wei Xiaobao was very disappointed, and asked, "I don't know where he went? Can you come back?" Wu Yingxiong's face changed slightly, and he said: "He...he went to Tibet, the journey is far away, this time...Grand Master Wei may not see him." Wei Xiaobao saw that he seemed to hesitate, thinking: " What the hell is he talking about?" He asked, "I don't know what important business Brother Yang is going to Tibet for? How long has he been there?" Wu Yingxiong said: "It's not a big deal, the lamas in Tibet sent a gift Come, father ordered Yang Yizhi to send back the gift. He still left a few days ago." Wei Xiaobao said: "This is a very unfortunate coincidence." After sending Wu Yingxiong away, the more they thought about it, the more they realized that there was something strange about it. They knew that they had a very good friendship with Yang Yizhi, and when they came to Yunnan, they just sent Yang Yizhi to accompany them to receive them. Why did they not leave sooner or later? Wu Sangui then sent Yang Yizhi out, as if deliberately preventing him from seeing him.Immediately, they called Zhao Qixian and Zhang Kangnian, and ordered them to drink and gamble with the guards of Wu Sangui and his son, trying to find out about Yang Yizhi. When he met the princess that night, he said that the wedding date had been set on the sixteenth of next month.The princess said: "I limit you to send Wu Yingxiong to the King of Hades before the wedding date, otherwise, I will yell and say nothing to marry him during the hall visit." Wei Xiaobao was already in a bad mood, hearing her say so Said, even more angry, and stomped out of the room.The princess rushed to grab his hand, was thrown by him heavily, and left the room.The princess cried out, but he pretended not to hear. After sitting down for a long while, feeling very bored, he called more than a dozen guards to play dice and gamble, and then he was in a good mood.After gambling until midnight, Zhao Qixian and Zhang Kangnian walked into the room.Wei Xiaobao picked up a dice, and before he rolled it, he saw the two of them, and said with a smile: "Now it's Mei Zhuang, so we should place our bets early." Zhao Qixian said: "My subordinates have found some information about what the deputy manager ordered. "Wei Xiaobao said: "Okay!" The dice were thrown, the flop ate Tianmen, paid for the upper door and the lower door, took the two people's hands and came to the wing room, and asked: "What is it?" Zhao Qixian said: "Return to the deputy manager: Then Yang Yizhi did not go to Tibet. It turned out that he committed a crime and was locked up by King Pingxi." Wei Xiaobao frowned and said, "What happened?" The guard was drinking, and mentioned that he knew the surname Yang, and wanted to invite him to drink and gamble with him. A guard said, "Are you looking for Yang Yizhi? You have to go to Heikanzi." I asked him where Heikanzi was. The guard next to him scolded He talks nonsense, tells jokes, and tells me not to believe him." Wei Xiaobao murmured: "Hei Kanzi?" Zhao Qixian said: "We knew there must be something strange in it, and we broke up after drinking with them for a while. When we came back here and asked people, it turns out that Hei Kanzi is a big Only then did I know that Yang Yizhi was imprisoned by King Pingxi. I was afraid of arousing suspicion, so I didn't dare to ask more about what happened." Wei Xiaobao asked: "Where is Heikanzi?" Zhao Qixian said: "In Wuhua About five miles southwest of the palace." Wei Xiaobao nodded and said: "Yes, the two elder brothers have worked hard, you go out and have fun, and do the dealership for me." The two Zhao and Zhang were overjoyed and went to gamble.The two of them knew that they would act as dealers for him, that if they lost, they would count on him, and if they won, they would get a bonus. That was a very beneficial mission. Wei Xiaobao was sullen, thinking: "Brother Yang must have committed a serious crime, otherwise Wu Yingxiong would not have lied to me, saying that he was sent to Tibet. If it was not a serious crime, he and his son would definitely let him out for my sake. Wu Yingxiong has already I lied, if I intercede again, they will die to the end, most likely they will kill him immediately, destroy the body and wipe out the traces, and there will be no proof of death from now on. To save him, you have to work hard. Even if Wu Sangui is angry, I am not afraid of him, Forgive him for not daring to turn against me." Immediately invite Li Lishi, Feng Jizhong, Gao Yanchao, Qian Laoben, Xuanzhen Taoist, Xu Tianchuan and other heroes from the Tiandihui to inform them of this and discuss how to save people.Li Lishi said: "Master Wei Xiang, let's do this! It's the best if we can save this brother Yang. Even if we can't save him, Wu Sangui knows that you are attacking him, so he must think that you are serving the emperor. Not to scare him half to death, but to force him to rebel as soon as possible." Wei Xiaobao said: "That's exactly the case. I'm afraid that he will rebel immediately, we will arrest him immediately, and everyone will gamble in Heikanzi Prison. That's not good." Taoist Xuanzhen said: "When I see you The situation is not right, everyone should hurry up and whip the whip." Wei Xiaobao said: "Go and try to save people, I invited Wu Yingxiong, and kept him here as a mortgage, so as to teach Wu Sangui not to do anything reckless." Qian Laoben said: "Wei Xiangzhu This move is extremely clever. Tomorrow, we will first inspect the terrain of Heikanzi, and then pretend to be Wu Sangui's subordinates and rush into the prison to arrest people." In the afternoon of the next day, Wei Xiaobao ordered someone to invite Wu Yingxiong to the banquet to discuss the marriage. When silk and bamboo were playing in unison in the hall of Anfu Garden, and there was a lot of wine and meat, the heroes of the Tiandihui had already put on the clothes of the Pingxi Palace and broke into the Heikanzi Supervisor.Wei Xiaobao ordered the sergeants of the Xiaoqi Battalion and the imperial guards to guard the front and back closely and monitor the guards brought by Wu Yingxiong.While drinking, he and Wu Yingxiong watched the troupe perform.What was being performed at this time was a Kunqu opera "Zhong Kui Marries a Sister". Five little ghosts turned somersaults, drilled a platform, and performed various martial arts, which was very lively.Wei Xiaobao applauded again and again, and ordered a reward of silver. In the midst of the excitement, someone came up behind him and gently tugged on his sleeve.Wei Xiaobao looked back, but it was Gao Yanchao, seeing him nodded slowly, knowing that he had succeeded, he was overjoyed, and said to Wu Yingxiong, "Little prince, please sit down, I'm going to take a pee." You little rascal, you speak so vulgarly." He smiled and said, "My lord, please let me go." Wei Xiaobao came to the back hall, saw that there were quite a few heroes in the Tiandihui, he said happily: "Very good, very good, all the brothers are not injured, have they been rescued?"Gao Yanchao said bitterly: "Wu Sangui, this traitor is very poisonous!" Wei Xiaobao said: "What?" Gao Yanchao and Xu Tianchuan turned around and went out, carrying in a person wrapped in a felt blanket.But seeing blood on the felt blanket, Wei Xiaobao was startled, rushed forward and saw that it was Yang Yizhi who was wrapped in the felt blanket. But seeing that his eyes were tightly closed and his face was even less pale, Wei Xiaobao called out: "Brother Yang, it was my brother who rescued you." Yang Yizhi nodded slightly, but he didn't know if he heard it.Wei Xiaobao said: "Brother, are you injured?" Xu Tianchuan gently lifted the blanket.Wei Xiaobao cried out in surprise, took two steps back, swayed his body, almost fell, Qian Laoben stretched out his hand to support him.It turned out that Yang Yizhi's hands had been chopped off at the wrist, and his feet had been chopped off at the knee.Xu Tianchuan said in a low voice: "His tongue was also cut off, and his eyes were also gouged out." Wei Xiaobao had never seen such a miserable scene before him, and he was so excited that he burst into tears.He and Yang Yizhi didn't have much friendship at first, they just had a flirtatious conversation, but since they had worshiped the master, they had a heart to share the blessings and share the difficulties. dagger, and shouted: "I'll go and chop off Wu Yingxiong's hands and feet." Feng Jizhong took his arm and said: "Consider it in the long term." This person didn't speak much, but his words must mean something, Wei Xiaobao was always afraid of him, so he immediately collected himself, nodded and said: "Brother Feng is right." Xu Tianchuan covered the rug, and said: "This matter really has something to do with us. Wu Sangui blamed Brother Yang for having acquaintance with Master Wei Xiang, and then worshiped him, saying that he betrayed the old master, coveted wealth, and took refuge in the court, so he was punished. To die or not to live, so that none of his generals would dare to rebel." Wei Xiaobao wept and said: "Wu Sangui's ancestors are dead turtles for eighteen generations! Big Brother Yang worshiped me, and he didn't betray him. This big traitor has evil intentions and is blindly suspicious. Brother Yang looks like this, he is this big traitor Clear evidence of rebellion. Even if Big Brother Yang really defected to the court, what's wrong?" Qian Laoben said: "That's right. Master Wei Xiang took Brother Yang to Beijing and sued the little emperor." Wei Xiaobao asked Xu Tianchuan: "Wu Sangui did this to blame Brother Yang for being friends with me. How did Brother Xu know?" Xu Tianchuan turned around and went out, brought someone in, and threw it heavily on the ground.This man was wearing a seventh-rank official uniform, white and fat, crawling on the ground, motionless.Xu Tianchuan said: "Master Wei Xiang, you have heard about this guy for a long time, but you have never seen him. He is Lu Yifeng." Wei Xiaobao sneered and said, "Aha, so it's Brother Lu. You were bold and presumptuous in the city of Beijing, and then you were broken by Wu Yingxiong. Why are you here again?" Lu Yifeng was so frightened that he only said, "Yes, yes, little People dare not!" Xu Tianchuan said: "It's really a narrow road to the enemy. This guy turned out to be the warden of the Heikanzi Prison. Even if he turned gray, I can recognize him. We pretended to be Wu Sangui's relatives and went to the prison to pick him up. The guy was very pompous, and he said he wanted business, and he wanted King Pingxi's letter. Damn it, his own life is King Pingxi's letter." Wei Xiaobao nodded and said: "That's a great coincidence, it's easy to save people when we meet this guy." Guessing that the heroes put knives in his head and neck, and there was no bloodshed, they lifted him out, "Eight Armed Ape" has many arms anyway, Take the sheep by hand and catch him too. Xu Tianchuan said: "Brother Yang offended Wu Sangui, that's what he told me." When Lu Yifeng heard the word "informant", he hurriedly said: "Yes...you old man...you old man forced me to say it, I...I will never dare to reveal the secret of Prince Pingxi." Wei Xiaobao kicked him away, knocked off his three front teeth immediately, and said: "I'll go and hold Wu Yingxiong in case he becomes suspicious, and you all question this guy carefully, if he doesn't say anything, I'll cut off his hands and feet too." Come down." Lu Yifeng's mouth was full of blood, and he said hastily: "I say, I say." He knew that this group of people were acting lawless, and thinking of Yang Yizhi's tragic situation, he almost fainted. Wei Xiaobao walked up to Yang Yizhi, and called again: "Brother Yang!" Yang Yizhi heard the cry, wanted to sit up, lifted his upper body, and finally fell back again.Seeing his tragic state, the heroes were all indignant.It was not a pity that this person was a running dog for a traitor, but Wu Sangui and his son actually did this to their loyal subordinates, one can imagine the viciousness of their hearts. Wei Xiaobao wiped away his tears, gathered himself together, returned to the hall, laughed loudly, and said, "It's really interesting." The actors in front of the banquet stood still, and when Wei Xiaobao arrived, the gongs and drums sounded, and they performed " All the actors of "Zhong Kui Marries a Sister" have performed again.It turned out that as soon as he entered, Wu Yingxiong ordered the show to stop, and waited until he came back before continuing the show, so that he would not miss a part in the middle. Wei Xiaobao apologized to Wu Yingxiong, saying that the princess heard that the son-in-law was drinking here, so she called him in, and asked him carefully what clothes he likes to wear and what food he likes to eat. After asking for a long time, he was so tired that he waited in the hall for a long time.Wu Yingxiong was overjoyed, and even said it was okay.
After Wu Yingxiong resigned, Wei Xiaobao went back to the wing room, he didn't see the heroes of the Heaven and Earth Society, after asking, they all went out again, he felt strange, he didn't know what they were doing again.It was not until late at night that the heroes returned, but another person was caught. It turned out that Xu Tianchuan questioned Lu Yifeng and learned that the reason why Wu Sangui tortured Yang Yizhi was because he suspected that he had married Wei Xiaobao and intended to betray Wu Fan, but secondly, he was related to the Mongolian prince Geldan.Ge Erdan and Wu Sangui have been very close friends in recent years, they kept coming and going and giving each other gifts, recently he sent envoys to Kunming with gifts.The emissary's name was Han Tiemo, and he had a long talk with Wu Sangui for several days, but for some reason, he actually learned the inside story from Yang Yizhi, and seemed to speak to Wu Sangui, causing him to be angry.Lu Yifeng's official position is low and he doesn't know the details, but he only heard a few words from Wu Sangui's guards. Under the torture of the heroes of the Tiandihui, he didn't dare to hide it, and said everything he knew. Once the group of heroes discussed it, they refused to do it, and kept on going. They simply pretended to be Wu Sangui's entourage, and went to capture the Mongolian envoy Han Tiemo. Wei Xiaobao once met Ge Erdan in Shaolin Temple, this man was arrogant and overbearing, he once ordered his subordinates to throw golden darts at him, if he hadn't been protected by precious clothes, he would have been killed by the darts, he thought that his emissary was definitely not a good person, Seeing that Nahan Timo was about fifty years old, with a light yellow beard under his chin, his eyes were flickering, obviously quite cunning. Wei Xiaobao said: "Take him to see Brother Yang." Gao Yanchao agreed, and pushed him to the next room.Only Hantiemo yelled loudly, his voice was full of fear, and he was so frightened out of his wits after seeing Yang Yizhi's appearance.Gao Yanchao brought him back, but he saw that his face was pale and his body was shaking constantly. Wei Xiaobao said: "Did you see that man just now?" Han Tiemo nodded.Wei Xiaobao said: "I have something to ask that person, but he didn't answer the truth, he lied a few times. I have always had a rule, if anyone tells me a lie, I will cut off his leg and tell two lies. Cut off two legs, how many lies did this man tell?" Gao Yanchao said, "Seven." Wei Xiaobao shook his head and said, "Oh, this man lied too much, so I had to cut his two hands and two eyeballs. , a tongue, and a whole brain.” Pulling out the dagger, he leaned over and cut off a wooden stool leg with a light stroke. He played with it in his hand and said with a smile: “I cut it with this knife. Human hands and legs are not sloppy at all, do you want to try it?" Hantimo was originally a Mongolian warrior, but when he saw Yang Yizhi's tragic situation, he was also frightened out of his wits and stammered: "My lord... what do you want to ask, my little one... I dare not say a word Conceal...conceal." Wei Xiaobao said: "Very good. Prince Pingxi wants me to ask you whether what you said to the prince is true or not, and what lies?" How dare you lie to the lord? It is true." Wei Xiaobao shook his head and said: "The lord doesn't believe it, he said that you Mongols are very cunning, what you said often doesn't count, and you love to renege on your debts." A look of pride and anger appeared on Hantema's face, and he said, "We are the descendants of Genghis Khan. We always say one is one, and two is two..." Wei Xiaobao nodded and said, "That's right, three is three, and three is three. Four is four." Han Tiemo was startled, although he speaks Chinese very fluently, but his knowledge of various local idioms is limited, he didn't know that these two words of Wei Xiaobao were just a joke, he only meant something else , there is no answer for a while. Wei Xiaobao's face sank, and he asked: "Do you know who I am?" Han Tiemo said: "I don't know." Wei Xiaobao said: "Guess." Han Tiemo saw that the Anfu Garden was magnificently constructed, and he himself was brought by Prince Pingxi's mansion. He saw that Wei Xiaobao was young, but he was wearing a first-rank military officer's uniform, a yellow jacket, a ruby crown on his head, and peacock feathers in his eyes. It is a special honor for the dignitaries in the court to wear yellow jackets.This Hantiemo was very flexible in his mind, and thought: "You are such a high-ranking official at such a young age, you have relied on your father's blessing. In Kunming, except for Prince Pingxi, who can have such a reputation? Pingxi The followers of the king are so respectful to you, yes, it must be so." Immediately he said respectfully: "The little one has eyes but no eyes, so the lord is the young son of King Pingxi." He had seen Wu Yingxiong and Wei Xiaobao The color of clothes is similar to that of Wu Yingxiong, so he guessed this way. Wei Xiaobao was stunned, and scolded: "Damn, what did you say?" He said in his heart: "You said that I am the son of a big traitor who rapes an old turtle, so why don't I become a little traitor who betrays a little turtle?" Then he laughed and said: "You really are You are smart, no wonder Prince Galdan sent you to do such important things. You princes, you have a good relationship with me." Speaking of Gerdan's appearance and clothing, he said: "That day I talked about martial arts with your prince, The moves he used are really amazing." So he made a few gestures of the moves Galdan used in Shaolin Temple. Hantiemo was overjoyed, and immediately greeted him, saying: "The little prince and my prince are best friends, we are a family." Wei Xiaobao said: "How is your prince? Is he with Lama Changqi recently? ?” Han Tiemo said, “Lama Changqi is currently visiting our palace.” Wei Xiaobao nodded and said: "That's it." He asked: "Is there a Han girl who likes to wear blue dresses, named Aqi, also in your palace?" Han Tiemo's eyes widened, his face was full of surprise and joy, and he said: "It turns out...it turns out that the young prince even knows about this...this matter, as expected...as expected...it's amazing." Wei Xiaobao guessed casually , I guessed it right, very proud, laughed loudly, and said: "Your prince doesn't hide anything from me, Miss Aqi is your prince's lover, and his junior sister, Miss Ake, is my lover. We are not considered Family? Haha, haha!" The two laughed at each other, and there was no barrier between them. Wei Xiaobao said: "Father sent me to ask you carefully, is what you said to father sincere and sincere, and there is no other conspiracy?" Han Tie Mo said: "Little prince, you and my prince Waiting for friendship, how can you still be suspicious?" Wei Xiaobao said: "Father Wang said that if a person tells a lie, there will always be some differences between what he tells a lie the first time and the second time. The whole mess was disgraceful and embarrassing, so I want you to tell me again from the beginning to the end, and see if there is any inconsistency between the two words. Brother Hantmo, it’s not that I can’t trust your prince, but It is the first meeting with you, and I don't understand your character, so I have to question you carefully, no offense." Hantema said: "That's what it should be. If the news of this matter leaks out, there will be a disaster of death immediately. King Pingxi is careful and reasonable. Please report back to the prince. After the four of us form an alliance, we will work together Send troops to divide the world into four parts. The Central Plains will definitely be won by the prince alone, and the other three families will never be jealous and change their minds." Wei Xiaobao was taken aback, and thought to himself: "Four parts of the world! But I don't know which four? But if you ask him, it seems that I know nothing, so I can't help venting." He said with a smile: "I will tell you about this matter with your prince. We've discussed it several times. It's just that after it's done, we can't agree on how to divide the world. What will your prince say this time?" Han Tie Mo said: "My prince said that he definitely didn't mean to take advantage, but it was His Highness who contacted the Raksha Kingdom to send troops..." Wei Xiaobao's heart trembled when he heard the words "Raksha Kingdom sent troops". Only Han Tiemo continued: "...His Royal Highness spent a lot of hard work to say it. The firearms of the Raksha Kingdom are extremely powerful. When the guns exploded, the Qing soldiers would be hard to resist. As long as the Raksha Kingdom sends troops, Great things will come true. King Pingxi has become the great emperor of China, and the little prince will be the prince." The country of Rakshasa is Russia. The people of this country have yellow hair and blue eyes, and their appearance is peculiar. The Chinese regard them as ghosts.During the Shunzhi period, the Cossack cavalry of the Raksha Kingdom had confronted the Qing soldiers several times. Although the Qing soldiers repelled each time, the Qing soldiers were also seriously injured.Wei Xiaobao didn't understand state affairs, but in the imperial palace, he heard that the soldiers of the Raksha State were brutal and fierce, and their weapons were hard to handle. , you have to tell the little emperor as soon as possible, and find a way to resist the guns and firearms of the Raksha Kingdom." Seeing him groaning silently, with a displeased expression on his face, Hantiemo asked, "I wonder what advice the little prince has?" Wei Xiaobao murmured a few times, thinking about how to play him again, and suddenly remembered that Zheng Keshun was competing with his brother for the position and sent Feng Xifan to kill his master Chen Jinnan. What advice? My father is the emperor, my brother will inherit the throne in the future, and I will only be a prince, what good is there?" Hantema suddenly realized, approached him, and said in a low voice: "Since my prince is on good terms with the young prince, the villain will go back and explain the meaning of the young prince to the prince. As the living Buddha in Tibet, the three families are trying their best to protect the little prince. Then...then...why should the little prince be worried?" 韦小宝心道：“原来四家起兵的四家，是蒙古、西藏、罗刹国，再加上吴三桂。”当下脸现喜容，说道：“倘若你们三家真的出力，我大权在手，自然重重报答，决计忘不了你老兄的好处。”随手从身边抽出四张五百两银子的银票，交了给他，说道：“这个你先拿去零花罢。” 罕帖摩见他出手如此豪阔，大喜过望，当即拜谢，心中本来就有一分半分怀疑的，此刻也消除得干干净净了，料定这位小王爷是要跟他哥哥吴应熊争皇帝做，主子葛尔丹王子和自己正好从中上下其手，大占好处。 韦小宝道：“你家王子说事成之后，天下如何分法？”罕帖摩道：“中原的花花江山，自然都是你吴家的。四川归西藏活佛。天山南北路和内蒙东四盟、西二盟、察哈尔、热河、绥远城都归我们蒙古。”韦小宝道：“这地面可大得很哪。”他本不知这些地方的大小，但听罕帖摩说了许多地名，料想决计不小。 罕帖摩微微一笑，道：“我们蒙古为王爷出的力气，可也大得紧哪。”韦小宝点点头，问道：“那么罗刹国呢？”罕帖摩道：“罗刹国大皇帝说，罗刹国和王爷的辖地，以山海关为界，他们决不踏进关内一步。山海关之外，本来都是满洲鞑子的地界，罗刹国只占满洲人的，决不占中国的一寸土地。” 韦小宝点头道：“如此说来，倒也算公平。你家王子预定几时起事？”罕帖摩道：“这件大事王爷是主，其余三家只是呼应夹攻，自然一切全凭王爷的主意。”韦小宝道：“父王要的的确确知道，我们出兵之后，你们三家如何呼应？” 罕帖摩道：“这一节请王爷不必担心。王爷大军一出云贵，我们蒙古精兵就从西而东，罗刹国的哥萨克精骑自北而南，两路夹攻北京，西藏活佛的藏兵立刻攻掠川边，而神龙教的奇兵……” 韦小宝“啊”的一声，一拍大腿，说道：“神龙教的事，你……你们也知道了？洪教主他……他怎么说？”听到神龙教竟也和这项大阴谋有关，心下震荡，说话声音也发颤了。 罕帖摩见他神色有异，问道：“神龙教的事，王爷跟小王爷说过吗？” 韦小宝哈哈一笑，说道：“怎么没说过？我跟洪教主、洪夫人长谈过两次，教中的五龙使我也都见到了。我只道你们王子不知这件事。” 罕帖摩微微一笑，说道：“神龙教洪教主既受罗刹国大皇帝的敕封，罗刹国一出兵，神龙教自然非响应不可。将来中国所有沿海岛屿，包括台湾和海南岛，那都是神龙教的辖地。再加上福建耿精忠、广东尚可喜、广西孔四贞，大家都会响应的。只须王爷登高一呼，东南西北一齐动手，这满清的天下还不是王爷的吗？” 韦小宝哈哈大笑，说道：“妙极，妙极！”心中却在暗叫：“糟糕，糟糕！”他毕竟年纪幼小，寻常事情撒几句谎，半点不露破绽，一遇上这国家大事，不禁为小皇帝暗暗担忧，这“妙极，妙极”四字，说来殊无欢愉之意。 罕帖摩甚是精明，瞧出他另有心事，说道：“小王爷跟我家王子交情大非寻常，对小人又这等厚待，小人实是粉身难报。小王爷有什么为难之处，不妨明白指点。小人若有得能效劳之处，万死不辞。” 韦小宝道：“我是在想，大家东分一块，西分一块，将来我如做成了皇帝，所管的土地七零八落，那可差劲之至了。” 罕帖摩心想：“原来你担心这个，倒也有理。”低声道：“小王爷明鉴，待得大功告成之后，耿精忠、尚可喜、孔四贞他们一伙人，一个个除掉就是。那时候如要我们蒙古出兵相助，自然也义不容辞。” 韦小宝喜道：“多谢，多谢。这一句话，可得给我带到你们王子耳中。你是葛尔丹王子的心腹亲信，你答应过的话，就跟他王子殿下亲口答应一般无异。” 罕帖摩微感为难，但想那是将来之事，眼前不妨胡乱答应，于是一拍胸膛，说道：“小人定为小王爷尽心竭力，决不有负。” 韦小宝又再盘问良久，实在问不出什么了，便道：“你在这里休息，我去回报父王。”低声道：“咱们的说话，你如泄漏了半句，我哥哥非下毒手害死我不可，只怕连父王也救我不得。” 蒙古部族中兄弟争位，自相残杀之事，罕帖摩见得多了，知道此事非同小可，当即屈膝跪倒，指天立誓。
韦小宝走出房来，吩咐风际中和徐天川严密看守罕帖摩，然后去看望杨溢之。 推开房门，不禁大吃一惊，只见杨溢之半截身子已滚在地下，忙抢上前去，见他圆睁双眼，一动不动，已然死去，床上的白被单上写着几个大血字。韦小宝只识得一个“三”字，一个“桂”字，转头问道：“是什么字？”高彦超道：“是'吴三桂造反卖国'七字。”韦小宝叹了口气，道：“杨大哥临死时用断臂写的。”高彦超黯然道：“正是。” 韦小宝召集天地会群雄，将罕帖摩的话说了。群雄无不愤慨，痛骂吴三桂做了一次汉奸之后，又想做第二次。 玄贞道人咬牙切齿，突然解开衣襟，说道：“各位请看！”只见他胸口有个海碗大的疤痕，皮皱骨凸，极是可怖，左肩上又有一道一尺多长的刀伤。众人和他相交日久，均不知他曾负此重伤，一见之下，无不骇然。玄贞道人道：“这便是罗刹国鬼子的火枪所伤。”韦小宝道：“道长曾和罗刹人交过手？” 玄贞道人神色惨然，说道：“我父亲、伯叔、兄长九人，尽数死于罗刹人之手，贫道出家，也是为此。”当下略述经过。原来他家祖传做皮货生意，在张家口开设皮货行，是家百年老店。这一年他伯父和父亲带同兄弟子侄，同往塞外收购银狐、紫貂等贵重皮货，途中遇上了罗刹人，觎觊他们的金银货物，出手抢劫。他家皮货行本雇有三名镳师随同保护，但罗刹人火器厉害，开枪轰击，三名镳师登时殒命，父兄伯叔也均死于火枪和刀马之下，玄贞肩头中刀，胸口被火药炸伤，晕倒在血泊之中。罗刹人以为他已死，抢了金银货物便去。玄贞醒转后在山林中挣扎了几个月，这才伤愈。经此一场大祸，家业荡然，皮货行也即倒闭，他心灰意冷之下，出家做了道人。国变后入了天地会，但想起罗刹人火器的凌厉，虽然事隔二十余年，半夜里仍是时时突发噩梦，大呼惊醒。 李力世道：“罗刹人最厉害的是火器，只要能想法子破了，便不怕他们。”玄贞摇头道：“火器一发，当真如雷轰电闪一般，任你武功再高，那也是闪避不及，抵挡不了。”徐天川道：“罗刹人要跟吴三桂联手，抢夺鞑子的天下，咱们正好袖手旁观，让他们打个天翻地覆。咱们渔翁得利，乘机便可规复大明的江山。”玄贞道：“就怕前门拒虎，后门进狼。罗刹人比满洲鞑子更凶狠十倍，他们打垮了满清之后，决不能以山海关为界，定要进关来占我天下。”徐天川道：“难道咱们反去帮满洲鞑子？” 群雄议论纷纷。韦小宝自然决意相助康熙，却也不敢公然说出口来，说道：“这件事现下不忙决定。咱们劫了杨大哥，捉了罕帖摩和卢一峰，转眼便会给吴三桂知道，那便如何应付？”众人沉吟筹思，有的说立刻跟他翻脸动手，有的说不如连夜逃走。 韦小宝道：“这老乌龟手下兵马众多，打是打他不过的。云贵地方这样大，十天半月之间，也逃不出他的手掌。嗯，这样罢，各位把卢一峰这狗官，连同杨大哥的尸体，立刻送回黑坎子大监去。”群雄一怔，都道：“送回去？”韦小宝道：“正是。咱们只消吓一吓卢一峰这狗贼，我看他多半不敢声张。他如禀报上去，自己脱不了干系。杨大哥反正死了，留着他尸体也是无用。” 群雄江湖上的阅历虽富，对做官人的心性，却远不及韦小宝所知的透彻，均觉这一着棋太过行险，这等劫狱擒官的大事，卢一峰岂有不向上司禀报之理？李力世踌躇道：“我瞧卢一峰这狗官胆小之极，只怕……只怕这件大事，不敢不报。” 韦小宝笑道：“倒不是怕他胆小，却怕他愚蠢无用，不会做官。官场之中，有道是'瞒上不瞒下'，天大的事情，只消遮掩得过去，谁也不会故意把黑锅儿拉到自己头上来。你们把这狗官带来，待我点醒他几句。” 高彦超转身出去，把卢一峰提了来，放在地下。他又挨打，又受惊，早已面无人色。 韦小宝道：“卢老哥，你可辛苦了。”卢一峰道：“不……不敢。”韦小宝道：“卢老哥很够朋友，把平西王的机密大事，一五一十的都跟我们说了，丝毫没有隐瞒。好罢，交情还交情，我们就放你回去。老哥泄漏了平西王机密的事，我们也决不跟人提起。江湖上好汉子，说话一是一，二是二。你老哥倘若自己喜欢张扬出去，要公然跟平西王作对，那是你自己的事了，哈哈，哈哈。” 卢一峰全身发抖，道：“小……小人便有天……天大的胆子，也……也是不敢。”韦小宝道：“很好，众位兄弟，你们护送卢大人回衙门办事。那个囚犯的尸身，也给送回去，免得上头查问起来，卢大人难以交代。”群雄齐声答应。 卢一峰又惊又喜，又是胡涂，给群雄拥了出去。 此后数日，天地会群雄提心吊胆，唯恐卢一峰向吴三桂禀报，平西王麾下的大队人马向安阜园杀将进来，但居然一无动静，也不知吴三桂老奸巨猾，要待谋定而后动，还是韦香主所料不错，卢一峰果然不敢举报。群雄心下均感不安，连日众议。 韦小宝道：“这样罢，我去拜访吴三桂，探探他口风。”徐天川道：“就怕他扣留了韦香主，不放你回来，那就糟了。”韦小宝笑道：“咱们都在他掌握之中，老乌龟如要捉我，我就算不去见他，那也逃不了。”点了骁骑营官兵和御前侍卫，到平西王府来。
吴三桂亲自出迎，笑吟吟的携着韦小宝的手，和他一起走进府里，说道：“韦爵爷有什么意思，传了小儿去吩咐，不就成了？怎敢劳动你大驾？”韦小宝道：“啊哟，王爷可说得太客气了。小将官卑职小，跟额驸差着老大一截。王爷这么说，可折杀小将了。”吴三桂笑道：“韦爵爷是皇上身边最宠幸的爱将，前程远大，无可限量，将来就算到这王府中来做王爷，那也是毫不希奇的。” 韦小宝吓了一跳，不由得脸上变色，停步说道：“王爷这句话可不大对了。” 吴三桂笑道：“怎么不对？韦爵爷只不过十五六岁年纪，已贵为骁骑营都统、御前侍卫副总管、钦差大使，爵位封到子爵。从子爵到伯爵、侯爵、公爵、王爵，再到亲王，也不过是十几二十年的事而已，哈哈，哈哈。” 韦小宝摇头道：“王爷，小将这次出京，皇上曾说：'你叫吴三桂好好做官，将来这个平西亲王，就是我妹婿吴应熊的；吴应熊死后，这亲王就是我外甥的；外甥死了，就是我外甥的儿子的。总而言之，这平西亲王，让吴家一直做下去罢。'王爷，皇上这番话，可说得恳切之至哪。” 吴三桂心中一喜，道：“皇上真的这样说了？”韦小宝道：“那还能骗你么？不过皇上吩咐，这番话可不忙跟你说，要我仔细瞧瞧，倘若王爷果然是位大大的忠臣呢，这番话就跟你说了，否则的话，嘿嘿，岂不是变成万岁爷说话不算数？那个一言既出，死马能追？” 吴三桂哼了一声，道：“韦爵爷今日跟我说这番话，那么当我是忠臣了？”韦小宝道：“可不是么？王爷若不是忠臣，天下也就没谁是忠臣了。所以哪，倘若韦小宝将来真有那一天，能如王爷金口，也封到什么征东王、扫北王、定南王，可是在这里云南的平西王府，哈哈，我一辈子是客人，永远挨不到做主人的份儿。” 两人一面说话，一面向内走去。吴三桂给他一番言语说得很是高兴，拉着他手，说道：“来，来，到我内书房坐坐。”穿过两处园庭，来到内书房中。 这间屋子虽说是书房，房中却挂满了刀枪剑戟，并没什么书架书本，居中一张太师椅，上铺虎皮。寻常虎皮必是黄章黑纹，这一张虎皮却是白章黑纹，甚是奇特。 韦小宝道：“啊哟，王爷，这张白老虎皮，那可名贵得紧了。小将在皇宫之中，可也从来没见过，今日是大开眼界了。” 吴三桂大是得意，说道：“这是当年我镇守山海关，在宁远附近打猎打到的。这种白老虎，叫做'驺虞'，极是少见，得到的大吉大利。”韦小宝道：“王爷天天在这白老虎皮上坐一坐，升官发财，永远没尽头，啧啧啧，真了不起。” 只见虎皮椅旁有两座大理石屏风，都有五六尺高，石上山水木石，便如是画出来一般。一座屏风上有一山峰，山峰上似乎有只黄莺，水边则有一虎，顾盼生姿。韦小宝赞道：“这两座屏风，那也是大大的宝物了。我在皇宫之中，可也没见过。王爷，我听人说，老天爷生就这种图画，落在谁的手里，这是有兆头的。”吴三桂微笑道：“这两座屏风，不知有什么兆头？”韦小宝道：“依小将看哪，这高高在上的是只小黄莺儿，只会叽叽喳喳的叫，没什么用，下面却是一只大老虎，威风凛凛，厉害得很。这只大老虎，自然是王爷了。” 吴三桂心中一乐，随即心道：“他说这只小黄莺儿站在高处，只会叽叽喳喳的叫，不管什么用，说的岂不就是小皇帝？他这几句话，是试我来么？”问道：“这只小黄莺儿，不知指的又是什么？”韦小宝笑道：“王爷以为是什么？”吴三桂摇头道：“我不知道，要请韦爵爷指教。” 韦小宝微微一笑，指着另一座屏风，道：“这里有山有水，那是万里江山了，哈哈，好兆头，好兆头！” 吴三桂心中怦怦乱跳，待要相问，终究不敢，一时之间，只觉唇干舌燥。 韦小宝一瞥眼间，忽见书桌上放着一部经书，正是他见之已熟的《四十二章经》，不过是蓝绸封皮，登时心中怦的一跳，寻思：“这第八部经书，果然是在老乌龟这里，妙极，妙极！”当下眼角儿再也不向经书瞥去，瞧着墙上的刀枪，笑道：“王爷，你真是大英雄，大豪杰，书房中也摆满了兵器。不瞒你说，小将一字不识，一听到'书房'两字，头就大了，想不到你这书房却这等高明，当真佩服之至。” 吴三桂哈哈大笑，说道：“这些兵器，每一件都有来历。小王挂在这里，也只是念旧之意。” 韦小宝道：“原来如此。王爷当年东扫西荡，南征北战，立下天大汗马功劳，这些兵器，想来都是王爷阵上用过的？”吴三桂微笑道：“正是。本藩一生大小数百战，出生入死，这个王位，那是拚命拚得来的。”言下之意，似是说可不像你这小娃娃，只不过得到皇帝宠幸，就能升官封爵。韦小宝点头称是，说道：“当年王爷镇守山海关，不知用的是哪一件兵器？立的是哪一件大功？” 吴三桂倏地变色，镇守山海关，乃是与满洲人打仗，立的功劳越大，杀的满洲人越多，韦小宝问这一句话，那显是讥刺他做了汉奸，一时之间，双手微微发抖，忍不住便要发作。 韦小宝又道：“听说明朝的永历皇帝，给王爷从云南一直追到缅甸，终于捉到，给王爷用弓弦绞死……”说着指着墙上的一张长弓，问道：“不知用的是不是这张弓？” 吴三桂当年害死明室永历皇帝，是为了显得决意效忠清朝，更无贰心，内心毕竟深以为耻，此事在王府中谁也不敢提起，不料韦小宝竟然当面直揭他的疮疤，一时胸中狂怒不可抑制，厉声道：“韦爵爷今日一再出言讥刺，不知是什么用意？” 韦小宝愕然道：“没有啊！小将怎敢讥刺王爷？小将在北京之时，听得宫中朝中大家都说，王爷连明朝的皇帝也绞死了，对我大清可忠心得紧哪。听说王爷绞死永历皇帝之时，是亲自下的手，弓弦吱吱吱的绞紧，永历皇帝唉唉唉的呻吟，王爷就哈哈大笑。很好，很好，忠心得很哪！” 吴三桂霍地站起，握紧了拳头，随即转念：“谅这小小孩童，能有多大胆子，竟敢冲撞于我，定是小昏君授意于他，命他试我；又或是朝中的对头，有意指使他出言相激，好抓住我的把柄。”他老奸巨猾，立即收起怒色，笑吟吟的道：“本藩汗马功劳什么的，都是不值一提，倒是对皇上忠心耿耿，那才算是我的一点长处。小兄弟，你想做征东王，扫北王，可得学一学老哥哥这一份对皇上的忠心。” 韦小宝道：“是，是！那是非学不可的！就可惜小将晚生了几十年，明朝的皇帝都给王爷杀光了，倒叫小将没下手的地方。”吴三桂肚里暗骂：“总有一日，教你落在我手中，将你千刀万剐！”笑道：“韦爵爷要立功，何愁没有机会。”韦小宝笑道：“倘若有人造反，那就好了！” 吴三桂心中一凛，问道：“那为什么？”韦小宝道：“有人造反，皇上派我出征，小将就学王爷一般，拚命厮杀一番，拿住反贼，就可裂土封疆了。”吴三桂正色道：“韦兄弟，这种言语，是乱说不得的。方今圣天子在位，海内归心，人人拥戴，又有谁会造反？”韦小宝道：“依王爷说，是没有人造反的？” 吴三桂又是一怔，说道：“若说一定没有人造反，自然也未必尽然。前明余逆，或是各地不轨之徒，妄自作乱，只怕也是有的。”韦小宝道：“倘若有人造反，那就不是圣天子在位了？”吴三桂强抑怒气，嘿嘿嘿的干笑了几声，说道：“小兄弟说话有趣得紧。” 原来韦小宝见到书案上的四十二章经后，便不断以言语激怒吴三桂，盼他大怒之下，拂袖而出，自己便可乘机盗经。不料吴三桂城府甚深，虽然发作了一下，但随即忍住，竟不中他计。 韦小宝眼见吴三桂竟不受激，这部经书伸手即可拿到，却始终没机会伸手，当下便即改口，尽说些吴三桂听了十分受用的言语。他嘴里大拍马屁，心下却在急转念头，如何能将经书盗了出去，寻思：“倘若我假传圣旨，说道皇上要这部经书，谅来老乌龟也不敢不献。何况皇上确是要得经书，曾吩咐我来云南时乘机寻访，我要老乌龟缴书，也不算是假传圣旨。就怕老乌龟一口答应，却暗做手脚，就像康亲王那样，另外假造一部西贝货来敷衍皇帝，书中的碎皮就拿不到了。” 一想到假造经书，登时便有了主意，突然低声道：“王爷，皇上有一道密旨。”吴三桂一惊，立即站起，道：“臣吴三桂恭聆圣旨。”韦小宝拉住他手，说道：“不忙，不忙，我先把这前因后果说给你听。”吴三桂道：“是，是。”却不坐下。 韦小宝道：“皇上明知你是大清忠臣，却一再吩咐我来查明你是忠是奸，王爷可知是什么用意？”吴三桂搔了搔头，道：“这个我可就不明白了。” 韦小宝道：“原来皇上有一件大事，要差你去办，只是有些放心不下，不知你肯不肯尽力。将建宁公主下嫁给你世子，原是有……有那个……”吴三桂道：“有勉励之意？”韦小宝道：“是了，皇上说过有
The next day Wu Yingxiong came to ask the imperial envoy to give a marriage envoy to the school grounds for a military parade.Wei Xiaobao and Wu Sangui stood side by side on the parade platform.The two subordinates of King Pingxi led dozens of assistant leaders, put on their helmets and armor, dismounted and saluted in front of the stage.Immediately, teams of soldiers and horses performed under the stage.After the vassal soldiers were exhausted, there were five new battalions of loyal soldiers and five battalions of volunteer soldiers. Each battalion was led by a commander-in-chief and performed in formation. Although Wei Xiaobao didn't understand military at all, but seeing that the soldiers were majestic and the teams could never finish passing, he said to Wu Sangui: "My lord, today I really convinced you. I am the commander of the Xiaoqi Battalion, our Xiaoqi Battalion It’s the Emperor’s personal army, I’m ashamed to say, if you fight against the Zhongyong Battalion and the Volunteer Battalion under your command, the Xiaoqi Battalion will definitely be defeated, and you will have to flee.” Wu Sangui was very proud, and said with a smile: "Master Wei is ashamed to praise you. Xiao Wang was born in the army, and it is his duty to train soldiers." Only the sound of the trumpet cannon was heard, all the soldiers shouted in unison, the sound shook the whole field, Wei Xiaobao was startled, his knees went limp, and he sat down on the chair, his face turned ashen-colored immediately. Wu Sangui smiled secretly: "You are just a little jester by the emperor's side, relying on sweet words to coax the little emperor's favor, other than that, what's the use of it? A yellow-mouthed child with a stinking smell is actually entrusted by the Jin Dynasty. Viscount, to be the commander of the Xiaoqi Battalion, and the imperial ministers, it can be seen that the little emperor is ignorant and only appoints cronies." He didn't take Kangxi seriously at first, but seeing Wei Xiaobao's pussy appearance now, he was secretly happy, he expected There is no one in the court, so there is nothing to worry about. After the military parade was over, Wei Xiaobao took out the emperor's imperial edict, handed it to Wu Sangui, and said: "This is the emperor's imperial edict, my lord, please read it to everyone." Please read it to the imperial envoy." Wei Xiaobao laughed and said, "He recognizes me, but I don't know him. I am illiterate, how can I read?" Wu Sangui smiled, held the sacred edict, and read it aloud to the generals.His voice was clear and clear, full of energy, and his words spread far and wide.Tens of thousands of soldiers will kneel on the square, listening silently.In the oracle, Prince Pingxi was rewarded for his great meritorious deeds, hard work in royal affairs, guarding the frontiers, and pacifying the barbarians. All the officers and soldiers under his command have made great achievements. After reading the oracle, Wu Sangui kowtowed to the north and shouted: "Thank you for the emperor's kindness, long live long live long live!" All the soldiers shouted together: "Thank you for the emperor's grace, long live long live long live long live!" This time Wei Xiaobao was prepared in advance and was not surprised, but the earth-shattering shout of tens of thousands of soldiers made his heart tremble and he couldn't stand still. Back at Prince Pingxi's mansion, Wu Sangui discussed the princess' auspicious date with him.Wei Xiaobao frowned, very unhappy. Wu Sangui said: "The fourth day of the next lunar month is an auspicious day for the zodiac, a happy wedding and auspicious occasion. Lord Wei, how is the day?" Wei Xiaobao thought to himself: "Once the princess marries Wu Yingxiong, I will be unable to be a fake son-in-law." Said : "This seems a bit too cramped? It's a big deal for a princess to marry. Your lord, you have to be well-prepared. To tell you the truth, this princess is very favored by the queen mother and the emperor. If there is anything sloppy, let's do it." It’s inconvenient for a slave.” Wu Sangui shrugged, thinking: “You’re making things difficult on purpose, aren’t you extorting bribes?” He smiled and said, “Yes, yes. It’s all up to Lord Wei to take care of you. If there’s anything wrong with it, please Give instructions, and we shall do our best. If the fourth day of the lunar new year is too rushed, then the sixteenth day of next month will be a very good day, and there will be no conflict with the princess and the child, and there will be no taboos." Wei Xiaobao said: "Okay! I'll go and ask for instructions. Princess, look what she has to say."
Back in Anfu Garden, there were already many officials from Yunnan waiting to be heard, Wei Xiaobao accepted the gift, and sent them away with a few perfunctory words.Remembering that after arriving in Yunnan, Yang Yizhi, the sworn brother, had never seen him, so he sent someone to tell Wu Yingxiong, asking Yang Yizhi to come and see him. Yang Yizhi didn't come, but Wu Yingxiong came to see him in person, and said: "Master Wei, my father sent Yang Yizhi to go on business and hasn't come back, so I can't come to serve you." Wei Xiaobao was very disappointed, and asked, "I don't know where he went? Can you come back?" Wu Yingxiong's face changed slightly, and he said: "He...he went to Tibet, the journey is far away, this time...Grand Master Wei may not see him." Wei Xiaobao saw that he seemed to hesitate, thinking: " What the hell is he talking about?" He asked, "I don't know what important business Brother Yang is going to Tibet for? How long has he been there?" Wu Yingxiong said: "It's not a big deal, the lamas in Tibet sent a gift Come, father ordered Yang Yizhi to send back the gift. He still left a few days ago." Wei Xiaobao said: "This is a very unfortunate coincidence." After sending Wu Yingxiong away, the more they thought about it, the more they realized that there was something strange about it. They knew that they had a very good friendship with Yang Yizhi, and when they came to Yunnan, they just sent Yang Yizhi to accompany them to receive them. Why did they not leave sooner or later? Wu Sangui then sent Yang Yizhi out, as if deliberately preventing him from seeing him.Immediately, they called Zhao Qixian and Zhang Kangnian, and ordered them to drink and gamble with the guards of Wu Sangui and his son, trying to find out about Yang Yizhi. When he met the princess that night, he said that the wedding date had been set on the sixteenth of next month.The princess said: "I limit you to send Wu Yingxiong to the King of Hades before the wedding date, otherwise, I will yell and say nothing to marry him during the hall visit." Wei Xiaobao was already in a bad mood, hearing her say so Said, even more angry, and stomped out of the room.The princess rushed to grab his hand, was thrown by him heavily, and left the room.The princess cried out, but he pretended not to hear. After sitting down for a long while, feeling very bored, he called more than a dozen guards to play dice and gamble, and then he was in a good mood.After gambling until midnight, Zhao Qixian and Zhang Kangnian walked into the room.Wei Xiaobao picked up a dice, and before he rolled it, he saw the two of them, and said with a smile: "Now it's Mei Zhuang, so we should place our bets early." Zhao Qixian said: "My subordinates have found some information about what the deputy manager ordered. "Wei Xiaobao said: "Okay!" The dice were thrown, the flop ate Tianmen, paid for the upper door and the lower door, took the two people's hands and came to the wing room, and asked: "What is it?" Zhao Qixian said: "Return to the deputy manager: Then Yang Yizhi did not go to Tibet. It turned out that he committed a crime and was locked up by King Pingxi." Wei Xiaobao frowned and said, "What happened?" The guard was drinking, and mentioned that he knew the surname Yang, and wanted to invite him to drink and gamble with him. A guard said, "Are you looking for Yang Yizhi? You have to go to Heikanzi." I asked him where Heikanzi was. The guard next to him scolded He talks nonsense, tells jokes, and tells me not to believe him." Wei Xiaobao murmured: "Hei Kanzi?" Zhao Qixian said: "We knew there must be something strange in it, and we broke up after drinking with them for a while. When we came back here and asked people, it turns out that Hei Kanzi is a big Only then did I know that Yang Yizhi was imprisoned by King Pingxi. I was afraid of arousing suspicion, so I didn't dare to ask more about what happened." Wei Xiaobao asked: "Where is Heikanzi?" Zhao Qixian said: "In Wuhua About five miles southwest of the palace." Wei Xiaobao nodded and said: "Yes, the two elder brothers have worked hard, you go out and have fun, and do the dealership for me." The two Zhao and Zhang were overjoyed and went to gamble.The two of them knew that they would act as dealers for him, that if they lost, they would count on him, and if they won, they would get a bonus. That was a very beneficial mission. Wei Xiaobao was sullen, thinking: "Brother Yang must have committed a serious crime, otherwise Wu Yingxiong would not have lied to me, saying that he was sent to Tibet. If it was not a serious crime, he and his son would definitely let him out for my sake. Wu Yingxiong has already I lied, if I intercede again, they will die to the end, most likely they will kill him immediately, destroy the body and wipe out the traces, and there will be no proof of death from now on. To save him, you have to work hard. Even if Wu Sangui is angry, I am not afraid of him, Forgive him for not daring to turn against me." Immediately invite Li Lishi, Feng Jizhong, Gao Yanchao, Qian Laoben, Xuanzhen Taoist, Xu Tianchuan and other heroes from the Tiandihui to inform them of this and discuss how to save people.Li Lishi said: "Master Wei Xiang, let's do this! It's the best if we can save this brother Yang. Even if we can't save him, Wu Sangui knows that you are attacking him, so he must think that you are serving the emperor. Not to scare him half to death, but to force him to rebel as soon as possible." Wei Xiaobao said: "That's exactly the case. I'm afraid that he will rebel immediately, we will arrest him immediately, and everyone will gamble in Heikanzi Prison. That's not good." Taoist Xuanzhen said: "When I see you The situation is not right, everyone should hurry up and whip the whip." Wei Xiaobao said: "Go and try to save people, I invited Wu Yingxiong, and kept him here as a mortgage, so as to teach Wu Sangui not to do anything reckless." Qian Laoben said: "Wei Xiangzhu This move is extremely clever. Tomorrow, we will first inspect the terrain of Heikanzi, and then pretend to be Wu Sangui's subordinates and rush into the prison to arrest people." In the afternoon of the next day, Wei Xiaobao ordered someone to invite Wu Yingxiong to the banquet to discuss the marriage. When silk and bamboo were playing in unison in the hall of Anfu Garden, and there was a lot of wine and meat, the heroes of the Tiandihui had already put on the clothes of the Pingxi Palace and broke into the Heikanzi Supervisor.Wei Xiaobao ordered the sergeants of the Xiaoqi Battalion and the imperial guards to guard the front and back closely and monitor the guards brought by Wu Yingxiong.While drinking, he and Wu Yingxiong watched the troupe perform.What was being performed at this time was a Kunqu opera "Zhong Kui Marries a Sister". Five little ghosts turned somersaults, drilled a platform, and performed various martial arts, which was very lively.Wei Xiaobao applauded again and again, and ordered a reward of silver. In the midst of the excitement, someone came up behind him and gently tugged on his sleeve.Wei Xiaobao looked back, but it was Gao Yanchao, seeing him nodded slowly, knowing that he had succeeded, he was overjoyed, and said to Wu Yingxiong, "Little prince, please sit down, I'm going to take a pee." You little rascal, you speak so vulgarly." He smiled and said, "My lord, please let me go." Wei Xiaobao came to the back hall, saw that there were quite a few heroes in the Tiandihui, he said happily: "Very good, very good, all the brothers are not injured, have they been rescued?"Gao Yanchao said bitterly: "Wu Sangui, this traitor is very poisonous!" Wei Xiaobao said: "What?" Gao Yanchao and Xu Tianchuan turned around and went out, carrying in a person wrapped in a felt blanket.But seeing blood on the felt blanket, Wei Xiaobao was startled, rushed forward and saw that it was Yang Yizhi who was wrapped in the felt blanket. But seeing that his eyes were tightly closed and his face was even less pale, Wei Xiaobao called out: "Brother Yang, it was my brother who rescued you." Yang Yizhi nodded slightly, but he didn't know if he heard it.Wei Xiaobao said: "Brother, are you injured?" Xu Tianchuan gently lifted the blanket.Wei Xiaobao cried out in surprise, took two steps back, swayed his body, almost fell, Qian Laoben stretched out his hand to support him.It turned out that Yang Yizhi's hands had been chopped off at the wrist, and his feet had been chopped off at the knee.Xu Tianchuan said in a low voice: "His tongue was also cut off, and his eyes were also gouged out." Wei Xiaobao had never seen such a miserable scene before him, and he was so excited that he burst into tears.He and Yang Yizhi didn't have much friendship at first, they just had a flirtatious conversation, but since they had worshiped the master, they had a heart to share the blessings and share the difficulties. dagger, and shouted: "I'll go and chop off Wu Yingxiong's hands and feet." Feng Jizhong took his arm and said: "Consider it in the long term." This person didn't speak much, but his words must mean something, Wei Xiaobao was always afraid of him, so he immediately collected himself, nodded and said: "Brother Feng is right." Xu Tianchuan covered the rug, and said: "This matter really has something to do with us. Wu Sangui blamed Brother Yang for having acquaintance with Master Wei Xiang, and then worshiped him, saying that he betrayed the old master, coveted wealth, and took refuge in the court, so he was punished. To die or not to live, so that none of his generals would dare to rebel." Wei Xiaobao wept and said: "Wu Sangui's ancestors are dead turtles for eighteen generations! Big Brother Yang worshiped me, and he didn't betray him. This big traitor has evil intentions and is blindly suspicious. Brother Yang looks like this, he is this big traitor Clear evidence of rebellion. Even if Big Brother Yang really defected to the court, what's wrong?" Qian Laoben said: "That's right. Master Wei Xiang took Brother Yang to Beijing and sued the little emperor." Wei Xiaobao asked Xu Tianchuan: "Wu Sangui did this to blame Brother Yang for being friends with me. How did Brother Xu know?" Xu Tianchuan turned around and went out, brought someone in, and threw it heavily on the ground.This man was wearing a seventh-rank official uniform, white and fat, crawling on the ground, motionless.Xu Tianchuan said: "Master Wei Xiang, you have heard about this guy for a long time, but you have never seen him. He is Lu Yifeng." Wei Xiaobao sneered and said, "Aha, so it's Brother Lu. You were bold and presumptuous in the city of Beijing, and then you were broken by Wu Yingxiong. Why are you here again?" Lu Yifeng was so frightened that he only said, "Yes, yes, little People dare not!" Xu Tianchuan said: "It's really a narrow road to the enemy. This guy turned out to be the warden of the Heikanzi Prison. Even if he turned gray, I can recognize him. We pretended to be Wu Sangui's relatives and went to the prison to pick him up. The guy was very pompous, and he said he wanted business, and he wanted King Pingxi's letter. Damn it, his own life is King Pingxi's letter." Wei Xiaobao nodded and said: "That's a great coincidence, it's easy to save people when we meet this guy." Guessing that the heroes put knives in his head and neck, and there was no bloodshed, they lifted him out, "Eight Armed Ape" has many arms anyway, Take the sheep by hand and catch him too. Xu Tianchuan said: "Brother Yang offended Wu Sangui, that's what he told me." When Lu Yifeng heard the word "informant", he hurriedly said: "Yes...you old man...you old man forced me to say it, I...I will never dare to reveal the secret of Prince Pingxi." Wei Xiaobao kicked him away, knocked off his three front teeth immediately, and said: "I'll go and hold Wu Yingxiong in case he becomes suspicious, and you all question this guy carefully, if he doesn't say anything, I'll cut off his hands and feet too." Come down." Lu Yifeng's mouth was full of blood, and he said hastily: "I say, I say." He knew that this group of people were acting lawless, and thinking of Yang Yizhi's tragic situation, he almost fainted. Wei Xiaobao walked up to Yang Yizhi, and called again: "Brother Yang!" Yang Yizhi heard the cry, wanted to sit up, lifted his upper body, and finally fell back again.Seeing his tragic state, the heroes were all indignant.It was not a pity that this person was a running dog for a traitor, but Wu Sangui and his son actually did this to their loyal subordinates, one can imagine the viciousness of their hearts. Wei Xiaobao wiped away his tears, gathered himself together, returned to the hall, laughed loudly, and said, "It's really interesting." The actors in front of the banquet stood still, and when Wei Xiaobao arrived, the gongs and drums sounded, and they performed " All the actors of "Zhong Kui Marries a Sister" have performed again.It turned out that as soon as he entered, Wu Yingxiong ordered the show to stop, and waited until he came back before continuing the show, so that he would not miss a part in the middle. Wei Xiaobao apologized to Wu Yingxiong, saying that the princess heard that the son-in-law was drinking here, so she called him in, and asked him carefully what clothes he likes to wear and what food he likes to eat. After asking for a long time, he was so tired that he waited in the hall for a long time.Wu Yingxiong was overjoyed, and even said it was okay.
After Wu Yingxiong resigned, Wei Xiaobao went back to the wing room, he didn't see the heroes of the Heaven and Earth Society, after asking, they all went out again, he felt strange, he didn't know what they were doing again.It was not until late at night that the heroes returned, but another person was caught. It turned out that Xu Tianchuan questioned Lu Yifeng and learned that the reason why Wu Sangui tortured Yang Yizhi was because he suspected that he had married Wei Xiaobao and intended to betray Wu Fan, but secondly, he was related to the Mongolian prince Geldan.Ge Erdan and Wu Sangui have been very close friends in recent years, they kept coming and going and giving each other gifts, recently he sent envoys to Kunming with gifts.The emissary's name was Han Tiemo, and he had a long talk with Wu Sangui for several days, but for some reason, he actually learned the inside story from Yang Yizhi, and seemed to speak to Wu Sangui, causing him to be angry.Lu Yifeng's official position is low and he doesn't know the details, but he only heard a few words from Wu Sangui's guards. Under the torture of the heroes of the Tiandihui, he didn't dare to hide it, and said everything he knew. Once the group of heroes discussed it, they refused to do it, and kept on going. They simply pretended to be Wu Sangui's entourage, and went to capture the Mongolian envoy Han Tiemo. Wei Xiaobao once met Ge Erdan in Shaolin Temple, this man was arrogant and overbearing, he once ordered his subordinates to throw golden darts at him, if he hadn't been protected by precious clothes, he would have been killed by the darts, he thought that his emissary was definitely not a good person, Seeing that Nahan Timo was about fifty years old, with a light yellow beard under his chin, his eyes were flickering, obviously quite cunning. Wei Xiaobao said: "Take him to see Brother Yang." Gao Yanchao agreed, and pushed him to the next room.Only Hantiemo yelled loudly, his voice was full of fear, and he was so frightened out of his wits after seeing Yang Yizhi's appearance.Gao Yanchao brought him back, but he saw that his face was pale and his body was shaking constantly. Wei Xiaobao said: "Did you see that man just now?" Han Tiemo nodded.Wei Xiaobao said: "I have something to ask that person, but he didn't answer the truth, he lied a few times. I have always had a rule, if anyone tells me a lie, I will cut off his leg and tell two lies. Cut off two legs, how many lies did this man tell?" Gao Yanchao said, "Seven." Wei Xiaobao shook his head and said, "Oh, this man lied too much, so I had to cut his two hands and two eyeballs. , a tongue, and a whole brain.” Pulling out the dagger, he leaned over and cut off a wooden stool leg with a light stroke. He played with it in his hand and said with a smile: “I cut it with this knife. Human hands and legs are not sloppy at all, do you want to try it?" Hantimo was originally a Mongolian warrior, but when he saw Yang Yizhi's tragic situation, he was also frightened out of his wits and stammered: "My lord... what do you want to ask, my little one... I dare not say a word Conceal...conceal." Wei Xiaobao said: "Very good. Prince Pingxi wants me to ask you whether what you said to the prince is true or not, and what lies?" How dare you lie to the lord? It is true." Wei Xiaobao shook his head and said: "The lord doesn't believe it, he said that you Mongols are very cunning, what you said often doesn't count, and you love to renege on your debts." A look of pride and anger appeared on Hantema's face, and he said, "We are the descendants of Genghis Khan. We always say one is one, and two is two..." Wei Xiaobao nodded and said, "That's right, three is three, and three is three. Four is four." Han Tiemo was startled, although he speaks Chinese very fluently, but his knowledge of various local idioms is limited, he didn't know that these two words of Wei Xiaobao were just a joke, he only meant something else , there is no answer for a while. Wei Xiaobao's face sank, and he asked: "Do you know who I am?" Han Tiemo said: "I don't know." Wei Xiaobao said: "Guess." Han Tiemo saw that the Anfu Garden was magnificently constructed, and he himself was brought by Prince Pingxi's mansion. He saw that Wei Xiaobao was young, but he was wearing a first-rank military officer's uniform, a yellow jacket, a ruby crown on his head, and peacock feathers in his eyes. It is a special honor for the dignitaries in the court to wear yellow jackets.This Hantiemo was very flexible in his mind, and thought: "You are such a high-ranking official at such a young age, you have relied on your father's blessing. In Kunming, except for Prince Pingxi, who can have such a reputation? Pingxi The followers of the king are so respectful to you, yes, it must be so." Immediately he said respectfully: "The little one has eyes but no eyes, so the lord is the young son of King Pingxi." He had seen Wu Yingxiong and Wei Xiaobao The color of clothes is similar to that of Wu Yingxiong, so he guessed this way. Wei Xiaobao was stunned, and scolded: "Damn, what did you say?" He said in his heart: "You said that I am the son of a big traitor who rapes an old turtle, so why don't I become a little traitor who betrays a little turtle?" Then he laughed and said: "You really are You are smart, no wonder Prince Galdan sent you to do such important things. You princes, you have a good relationship with me." Speaking of Gerdan's appearance and clothing, he said: "That day I talked about martial arts with your prince, The moves he used are really amazing." So he made a few gestures of the moves Galdan used in Shaolin Temple. Hantiemo was overjoyed, and immediately greeted him, saying: "The little prince and my prince are best friends, we are a family." Wei Xiaobao said: "How is your prince? Is he with Lama Changqi recently? ?” Han Tiemo said, “Lama Changqi is currently visiting our palace.” Wei Xiaobao nodded and said: "That's it." He asked: "Is there a Han girl who likes to wear blue dresses, named Aqi, also in your palace?" Han Tiemo's eyes widened, his face was full of surprise and joy, and he said: "It turns out...it turns out that the young prince even knows about this...this matter, as expected...as expected...it's amazing." Wei Xiaobao guessed casually , I guessed it right, very proud, laughed loudly, and said: "Your prince doesn't hide anything from me, Miss Aqi is your prince's lover, and his junior sister, Miss Ake, is my lover. We are not considered Family? Haha, haha!" The two laughed at each other, and there was no barrier between them. Wei Xiaobao said: "Father sent me to ask you carefully, is what you said to father sincere and sincere, and there is no other conspiracy?" Han Tie Mo said: "Little prince, you and my prince Waiting for friendship, how can you still be suspicious?" Wei Xiaobao said: "Father Wang said that if a person tells a lie, there will always be some differences between what he tells a lie the first time and the second time. The whole mess was disgraceful and embarrassing, so I want you to tell me again from the beginning to the end, and see if there is any inconsistency between the two words. Brother Hantmo, it’s not that I can’t trust your prince, but It is the first meeting with you, and I don't understand your character, so I have to question you carefully, no offense." Hantema said: "That's what it should be. If the news of this matter leaks out, there will be a disaster of death immediately. King Pingxi is careful and reasonable. Please report back to the prince. After the four of us form an alliance, we will work together Send troops to divide the world into four parts. The Central Plains will definitely be won by the prince alone, and the other three families will never be jealous and change their minds." Wei Xiaobao was taken aback, and thought to himself: "Four parts of the world! But I don't know which four? But if you ask him, it seems that I know nothing, so I can't help venting." He said with a smile: "I will tell you about this matter with your prince. We've discussed it several times. It's just that after it's done, we can't agree on how to divide the world. What will your prince say this time?" Han Tie Mo said: "My prince said that he definitely didn't mean to take advantage, but it was His Highness who contacted the Raksha Kingdom to send troops..." Wei Xiaobao's heart trembled when he heard the words "Raksha Kingdom sent troops". Only Han Tiemo continued: "...His Royal Highness spent a lot of hard work to say it. The firearms of the Raksha Kingdom are extremely powerful. When the guns exploded, the Qing soldiers would be hard to resist. As long as the Raksha Kingdom sends troops, Great things will come true. King Pingxi has become the great emperor of China, and the little prince will be the prince." The country of Rakshasa is Russia. The people of this country have yellow hair and blue eyes, and their appearance is peculiar. The Chinese regard them as ghosts.During the Shunzhi period, the Cossack cavalry of the Raksha Kingdom had confronted the Qing soldiers several times. Although the Qing soldiers repelled each time, the Qing soldiers were also seriously injured.Wei Xiaobao didn't understand state affairs, but in the imperial palace, he heard that the soldiers of the Raksha State were brutal and fierce, and their weapons were hard to handle. , you have to tell the little emperor as soon as possible, and find a way to resist the guns and firearms of the Raksha Kingdom." Seeing him groaning silently, with a displeased expression on his face, Hantiemo asked, "I wonder what advice the little prince has?" Wei Xiaobao murmured a few times, thinking about how to play him again, and suddenly remembered that Zheng Keshun was competing with his brother for the position and sent Feng Xifan to kill his master Chen Jinnan. What advice? My father is the emperor, my brother will inherit the throne in the future, and I will only be a prince, what good is there?" Hantema suddenly realized, approached him, and said in a low voice: "Since my prince is on good terms with the young prince, the villain will go back and explain the meaning of the young prince to the prince. As the living Buddha in Tibet, the three families are trying their best to protect the little prince. Then...then...why should the little prince be worried?" 韦小宝心道：“原来四家起兵的四家，是蒙古、西藏、罗刹国，再加上吴三桂。”当下脸现喜容，说道：“倘若你们三家真的出力，我大权在手，自然重重报答，决计忘不了你老兄的好处。”随手从身边抽出四张五百两银子的银票，交了给他，说道：“这个你先拿去零花罢。” 罕帖摩见他出手如此豪阔，大喜过望，当即拜谢，心中本来就有一分半分怀疑的，此刻也消除得干干净净了，料定这位小王爷是要跟他哥哥吴应熊争皇帝做，主子葛尔丹王子和自己正好从中上下其手，大占好处。 韦小宝道：“你家王子说事成之后，天下如何分法？”罕帖摩道：“中原的花花江山，自然都是你吴家的。四川归西藏活佛。天山南北路和内蒙东四盟、西二盟、察哈尔、热河、绥远城都归我们蒙古。”韦小宝道：“这地面可大得很哪。”他本不知这些地方的大小，但听罕帖摩说了许多地名，料想决计不小。 罕帖摩微微一笑，道：“我们蒙古为王爷出的力气，可也大得紧哪。”韦小宝点点头，问道：“那么罗刹国呢？”罕帖摩道：“罗刹国大皇帝说，罗刹国和王爷的辖地，以山海关为界，他们决不踏进关内一步。山海关之外，本来都是满洲鞑子的地界，罗刹国只占满洲人的，决不占中国的一寸土地。” 韦小宝点头道：“如此说来，倒也算公平。你家王子预定几时起事？”罕帖摩道：“这件大事王爷是主，其余三家只是呼应夹攻，自然一切全凭王爷的主意。”韦小宝道：“父王要的的确确知道，我们出兵之后，你们三家如何呼应？” 罕帖摩道：“这一节请王爷不必担心。王爷大军一出云贵，我们蒙古精兵就从西而东，罗刹国的哥萨克精骑自北而南，两路夹攻北京，西藏活佛的藏兵立刻攻掠川边，而神龙教的奇兵……” 韦小宝“啊”的一声，一拍大腿，说道：“神龙教的事，你……你们也知道了？洪教主他……他怎么说？”听到神龙教竟也和这项大阴谋有关，心下震荡，说话声音也发颤了。 罕帖摩见他神色有异，问道：“神龙教的事，王爷跟小王爷说过吗？” 韦小宝哈哈一笑，说道：“怎么没说过？我跟洪教主、洪夫人长谈过两次，教中的五龙使我也都见到了。我只道你们王子不知这件事。” 罕帖摩微微一笑，说道：“神龙教洪教主既受罗刹国大皇帝的敕封，罗刹国一出兵，神龙教自然非响应不可。将来中国所有沿海岛屿，包括台湾和海南岛，那都是神龙教的辖地。再加上福建耿精忠、广东尚可喜、广西孔四贞，大家都会响应的。只须王爷登高一呼，东南西北一齐动手，这满清的天下还不是王爷的吗？” 韦小宝哈哈大笑，说道：“妙极，妙极！”心中却在暗叫：“糟糕，糟糕！”他毕竟年纪幼小，寻常事情撒几句谎，半点不露破绽，一遇上这国家大事，不禁为小皇帝暗暗担忧，这“妙极，妙极”四字，说来殊无欢愉之意。 罕帖摩甚是精明，瞧出他另有心事，说道：“小王爷跟我家王子交情大非寻常，对小人又这等厚待，小人实是粉身难报。小王爷有什么为难之处，不妨明白指点。小人若有得能效劳之处，万死不辞。” 韦小宝道：“我是在想，大家东分一块，西分一块，将来我如做成了皇帝，所管的土地七零八落，那可差劲之至了。” 罕帖摩心想：“原来你担心这个，倒也有理。”低声道：“小王爷明鉴，待得大功告成之后，耿精忠、尚可喜、孔四贞他们一伙人，一个个除掉就是。那时候如要我们蒙古出兵相助，自然也义不容辞。” 韦小宝喜道：“多谢，多谢。这一句话，可得给我带到你们王子耳中。你是葛尔丹王子的心腹亲信，你答应过的话，就跟他王子殿下亲口答应一般无异。” 罕帖摩微感为难，但想那是将来之事，眼前不妨胡乱答应，于是一拍胸膛，说道：“小人定为小王爷尽心竭力，决不有负。” 韦小宝又再盘问良久，实在问不出什么了，便道：“你在这里休息，我去回报父王。”低声道：“咱们的说话，你如泄漏了半句，我哥哥非下毒手害死我不可，只怕连父王也救我不得。” 蒙古部族中兄弟争位，自相残杀之事，罕帖摩见得多了，知道此事非同小可，当即屈膝跪倒，指天立誓。
韦小宝走出房来，吩咐风际中和徐天川严密看守罕帖摩，然后去看望杨溢之。 推开房门，不禁大吃一惊，只见杨溢之半截身子已滚在地下，忙抢上前去，见他圆睁双眼，一动不动，已然死去，床上的白被单上写着几个大血字。韦小宝只识得一个“三”字，一个“桂”字，转头问道：“是什么字？”高彦超道：“是'吴三桂造反卖国'七字。”韦小宝叹了口气，道：“杨大哥临死时用断臂写的。”高彦超黯然道：“正是。” 韦小宝召集天地会群雄，将罕帖摩的话说了。群雄无不愤慨，痛骂吴三桂做了一次汉奸之后，又想做第二次。 玄贞道人咬牙切齿，突然解开衣襟，说道：“各位请看！”只见他胸口有个海碗大的疤痕，皮皱骨凸，极是可怖，左肩上又有一道一尺多长的刀伤。众人和他相交日久，均不知他曾负此重伤，一见之下，无不骇然。玄贞道人道：“这便是罗刹国鬼子的火枪所伤。”韦小宝道：“道长曾和罗刹人交过手？” 玄贞道人神色惨然，说道：“我父亲、伯叔、兄长九人，尽数死于罗刹人之手，贫道出家，也是为此。”当下略述经过。原来他家祖传做皮货生意，在张家口开设皮货行，是家百年老店。这一年他伯父和父亲带同兄弟子侄，同往塞外收购银狐、紫貂等贵重皮货，途中遇上了罗刹人，觎觊他们的金银货物，出手抢劫。他家皮货行本雇有三名镳师随同保护，但罗刹人火器厉害，开枪轰击，三名镳师登时殒命，父兄伯叔也均死于火枪和刀马之下，玄贞肩头中刀，胸口被火药炸伤，晕倒在血泊之中。罗刹人以为他已死，抢了金银货物便去。玄贞醒转后在山林中挣扎了几个月，这才伤愈。经此一场大祸，家业荡然，皮货行也即倒闭，他心灰意冷之下，出家做了道人。国变后入了天地会，但想起罗刹人火器的凌厉，虽然事隔二十余年，半夜里仍是时时突发噩梦，大呼惊醒。 李力世道：“罗刹人最厉害的是火器，只要能想法子破了，便不怕他们。”玄贞摇头道：“火器一发，当真如雷轰电闪一般，任你武功再高，那也是闪避不及，抵挡不了。”徐天川道：“罗刹人要跟吴三桂联手，抢夺鞑子的天下，咱们正好袖手旁观，让他们打个天翻地覆。咱们渔翁得利，乘机便可规复大明的江山。”玄贞道：“就怕前门拒虎，后门进狼。罗刹人比满洲鞑子更凶狠十倍，他们打垮了满清之后，决不能以山海关为界，定要进关来占我天下。”徐天川道：“难道咱们反去帮满洲鞑子？” 群雄议论纷纷。韦小宝自然决意相助康熙，却也不敢公然说出口来，说道：“这件事现下不忙决定。咱们劫了杨大哥，捉了罕帖摩和卢一峰，转眼便会给吴三桂知道，那便如何应付？”众人沉吟筹思，有的说立刻跟他翻脸动手，有的说不如连夜逃走。 韦小宝道：“这老乌龟手下兵马众多，打是打他不过的。云贵地方这样大，十天半月之间，也逃不出他的手掌。嗯，这样罢，各位把卢一峰这狗官，连同杨大哥的尸体，立刻送回黑坎子大监去。”群雄一怔，都道：“送回去？”韦小宝道：“正是。咱们只消吓一吓卢一峰这狗贼，我看他多半不敢声张。他如禀报上去，自己脱不了干系。杨大哥反正死了，留着他尸体也是无用。” 群雄江湖上的阅历虽富，对做官人的心性，却远不及韦小宝所知的透彻，均觉这一着棋太过行险，这等劫狱擒官的大事，卢一峰岂有不向上司禀报之理？李力世踌躇道：“我瞧卢一峰这狗官胆小之极，只怕……只怕这件大事，不敢不报。” 韦小宝笑道：“倒不是怕他胆小，却怕他愚蠢无用，不会做官。官场之中，有道是'瞒上不瞒下'，天大的事情，只消遮掩得过去，谁也不会故意把黑锅儿拉到自己头上来。你们把这狗官带来，待我点醒他几句。” 高彦超转身出去，把卢一峰提了来，放在地下。他又挨打，又受惊，早已面无人色。 韦小宝道：“卢老哥，你可辛苦了。”卢一峰道：“不……不敢。”韦小宝道：“卢老哥很够朋友，把平西王的机密大事，一五一十的都跟我们说了，丝毫没有隐瞒。好罢，交情还交情，我们就放你回去。老哥泄漏了平西王机密的事，我们也决不跟人提起。江湖上好汉子，说话一是一，二是二。你老哥倘若自己喜欢张扬出去，要公然跟平西王作对，那是你自己的事了，哈哈，哈哈。” 卢一峰全身发抖，道：“小……小人便有天……天大的胆子，也……也是不敢。”韦小宝道：“很好，众位兄弟，你们护送卢大人回衙门办事。那个囚犯的尸身，也给送回去，免得上头查问起来，卢大人难以交代。”群雄齐声答应。 卢一峰又惊又喜，又是胡涂，给群雄拥了出去。 此后数日，天地会群雄提心吊胆，唯恐卢一峰向吴三桂禀报，平西王麾下的大队人马向安阜园杀将进来，但居然一无动静，也不知吴三桂老奸巨猾，要待谋定而后动，还是韦香主所料不错，卢一峰果然不敢举报。群雄心下均感不安，连日众议。 韦小宝道：“这样罢，我去拜访吴三桂，探探他口风。”徐天川道：“就怕他扣留了韦香主，不放你回来，那就糟了。”韦小宝笑道：“咱们都在他掌握之中，老乌龟如要捉我，我就算不去见他，那也逃不了。”点了骁骑营官兵和御前侍卫，到平西王府来。
吴三桂亲自出迎，笑吟吟的携着韦小宝的手，和他一起走进府里，说道：“韦爵爷有什么意思，传了小儿去吩咐，不就成了？怎敢劳动你大驾？”韦小宝道：“啊哟，王爷可说得太客气了。小将官卑职小，跟额驸差着老大一截。王爷这么说，可折杀小将了。”吴三桂笑道：“韦爵爷是皇上身边最宠幸的爱将，前程远大，无可限量，将来就算到这王府中来做王爷，那也是毫不希奇的。” 韦小宝吓了一跳，不由得脸上变色，停步说道：“王爷这句话可不大对了。” 吴三桂笑道：“怎么不对？韦爵爷只不过十五六岁年纪，已贵为骁骑营都统、御前侍卫副总管、钦差大使，爵位封到子爵。从子爵到伯爵、侯爵、公爵、王爵，再到亲王，也不过是十几二十年的事而已，哈哈，哈哈。” 韦小宝摇头道：“王爷，小将这次出京，皇上曾说：'你叫吴三桂好好做官，将来这个平西亲王，就是我妹婿吴应熊的；吴应熊死后，这亲王就是我外甥的；外甥死了，就是我外甥的儿子的。总而言之，这平西亲王，让吴家一直做下去罢。'王爷，皇上这番话，可说得恳切之至哪。” 吴三桂心中一喜，道：“皇上真的这样说了？”韦小宝道：“那还能骗你么？不过皇上吩咐，这番话可不忙跟你说，要我仔细瞧瞧，倘若王爷果然是位大大的忠臣呢，这番话就跟你说了，否则的话，嘿嘿，岂不是变成万岁爷说话不算数？那个一言既出，死马能追？” 吴三桂哼了一声，道：“韦爵爷今日跟我说这番话，那么当我是忠臣了？”韦小宝道：“可不是么？王爷若不是忠臣，天下也就没谁是忠臣了。所以哪，倘若韦小宝将来真有那一天，能如王爷金口，也封到什么征东王、扫北王、定南王，可是在这里云南的平西王府，哈哈，我一辈子是客人，永远挨不到做主人的份儿。” 两人一面说话，一面向内走去。吴三桂给他一番言语说得很是高兴，拉着他手，说道：“来，来，到我内书房坐坐。”穿过两处园庭，来到内书房中。 这间屋子虽说是书房，房中却挂满了刀枪剑戟，并没什么书架书本，居中一张太师椅，上铺虎皮。寻常虎皮必是黄章黑纹，这一张虎皮却是白章黑纹，甚是奇特。 韦小宝道：“啊哟，王爷，这张白老虎皮，那可名贵得紧了。小将在皇宫之中，可也从来没见过，今日是大开眼界了。” 吴三桂大是得意，说道：“这是当年我镇守山海关，在宁远附近打猎打到的。这种白老虎，叫做'驺虞'，极是少见，得到的大吉大利。”韦小宝道：“王爷天天在这白老虎皮上坐一坐，升官发财，永远没尽头，啧啧啧，真了不起。” 只见虎皮椅旁有两座大理石屏风，都有五六尺高，石上山水木石，便如是画出来一般。一座屏风上有一山峰，山峰上似乎有只黄莺，水边则有一虎，顾盼生姿。韦小宝赞道：“这两座屏风，那也是大大的宝物了。我在皇宫之中，可也没见过。王爷，我听人说，老天爷生就这种图画，落在谁的手里，这是有兆头的。”吴三桂微笑道：“这两座屏风，不知有什么兆头？”韦小宝道：“依小将看哪，这高高在上的是只小黄莺儿，只会叽叽喳喳的叫，没什么用，下面却是一只大老虎，威风凛凛，厉害得很。这只大老虎，自然是王爷了。” 吴三桂心中一乐，随即心道：“他说这只小黄莺儿站在高处，只会叽叽喳喳的叫，不管什么用，说的岂不就是小皇帝？他这几句话，是试我来么？”问道：“这只小黄莺儿，不知指的又是什么？”韦小宝笑道：“王爷以为是什么？”吴三桂摇头道：“我不知道，要请韦爵爷指教。” 韦小宝微微一笑，指着另一座屏风，道：“这里有山有水，那是万里江山了，哈哈，好兆头，好兆头！” 吴三桂心中怦怦乱跳，待要相问，终究不敢，一时之间，只觉唇干舌燥。 韦小宝一瞥眼间，忽见书桌上放着一部经书，正是他见之已熟的《四十二章经》，不过是蓝绸封皮，登时心中怦的一跳，寻思：“这第八部经书，果然是在老乌龟这里，妙极，妙极！”当下眼角儿再也不向经书瞥去，瞧着墙上的刀枪，笑道：“王爷，你真是大英雄，大豪杰，书房中也摆满了兵器。不瞒你说，小将一字不识，一听到'书房'两字，头就大了，想不到你这书房却这等高明，当真佩服之至。” 吴三桂哈哈大笑，说道：“这些兵器，每一件都有来历。小王挂在这里，也只是念旧之意。” 韦小宝道：“原来如此。王爷当年东扫西荡，南征北战，立下天大汗马功劳，这些兵器，想来都是王爷阵上用过的？”吴三桂微笑道：“正是。本藩一生大小数百战，出生入死，这个王位，那是拚命拚得来的。”言下之意，似是说可不像你这小娃娃，只不过得到皇帝宠幸，就能升官封爵。韦小宝点头称是，说道：“当年王爷镇守山海关，不知用的是哪一件兵器？立的是哪一件大功？” 吴三桂倏地变色，镇守山海关，乃是与满洲人打仗，立的功劳越大，杀的满洲人越多，韦小宝问这一句话，那显是讥刺他做了汉奸，一时之间，双手微微发抖，忍不住便要发作。 韦小宝又道：“听说明朝的永历皇帝，给王爷从云南一直追到缅甸，终于捉到，给王爷用弓弦绞死……”说着指着墙上的一张长弓，问道：“不知用的是不是这张弓？” 吴三桂当年害死明室永历皇帝，是为了显得决意效忠清朝，更无贰心，内心毕竟深以为耻，此事在王府中谁也不敢提起，不料韦小宝竟然当面直揭他的疮疤，一时胸中狂怒不可抑制，厉声道：“韦爵爷今日一再出言讥刺，不知是什么用意？” 韦小宝愕然道：“没有啊！小将怎敢讥刺王爷？小将在北京之时，听得宫中朝中大家都说，王爷连明朝的皇帝也绞死了，对我大清可忠心得紧哪。听说王爷绞死永历皇帝之时，是亲自下的手，弓弦吱吱吱的绞紧，永历皇帝唉唉唉的呻吟，王爷就哈哈大笑。很好，很好，忠心得很哪！” 吴三桂霍地站起，握紧了拳头，随即转念：“谅这小小孩童，能有多大胆子，竟敢冲撞于我，定是小昏君授意于他，命他试我；又或是朝中的对头，有意指使他出言相激，好抓住我的把柄。”他老奸巨猾，立即收起怒色，笑吟吟的道：“本藩汗马功劳什么的，都是不值一提，倒是对皇上忠心耿耿，那才算是我的一点长处。小兄弟，你想做征东王，扫北王，可得学一学老哥哥这一份对皇上的忠心。” 韦小宝道：“是，是！那是非学不可的！就可惜小将晚生了几十年，明朝的皇帝都给王爷杀光了，倒叫小将没下手的地方。”吴三桂肚里暗骂：“总有一日，教你落在我手中，将你千刀万剐！”笑道：“韦爵爷要立功，何愁没有机会。”韦小宝笑道：“倘若有人造反，那就好了！” 吴三桂心中一凛，问道：“那为什么？”韦小宝道：“有人造反，皇上派我出征，小将就学王爷一般，拚命厮杀一番，拿住反贼，就可裂土封疆了。”吴三桂正色道：“韦兄弟，这种言语，是乱说不得的。方今圣天子在位，海内归心，人人拥戴，又有谁会造反？”韦小宝道：“依王爷说，是没有人造反的？” 吴三桂又是一怔，说道：“若说一定没有人造反，自然也未必尽然。前明余逆，或是各地不轨之徒，妄自作乱，只怕也是有的。”韦小宝道：“倘若有人造反，那就不是圣天子在位了？”吴三桂强抑怒气，嘿嘿嘿的干笑了几声，说道：“小兄弟说话有趣得紧。” 原来韦小宝见到书案上的四十二章经后，便不断以言语激怒吴三桂，盼他大怒之下，拂袖而出，自己便可乘机盗经。不料吴三桂城府甚深，虽然发作了一下，但随即忍住，竟不中他计。 韦小宝眼见吴三桂竟不受激，这部经书伸手即可拿到，却始终没机会伸手，当下便即改口，尽说些吴三桂听了十分受用的言语。他嘴里大拍马屁，心下却在急转念头，如何能将经书盗了出去，寻思：“倘若我假传圣旨，说道皇上要这部经书，谅来老乌龟也不敢不献。何况皇上确是要得经书，曾吩咐我来云南时乘机寻访，我要老乌龟缴书，也不算是假传圣旨。就怕老乌龟一口答应，却暗做手脚，就像康亲王那样，另外假造一部西贝货来敷衍皇帝，书中的碎皮就拿不到了。” 一想到假造经书，登时便有了主意，突然低声道：“王爷，皇上有一道密旨。”吴三桂一惊，立即站起，道：“臣吴三桂恭聆圣旨。”韦小宝拉住他手，说道：“不忙，不忙，我先把这前因后果说给你听。”吴三桂道：“是，是。”却不坐下。 韦小宝道：“皇上明知你是大清忠臣，却一再吩咐我来查明你是忠是奸，王爷可知是什么用意？”吴三桂搔了搔头，道：“这个我可就不明白了。” 韦小宝道：“原来皇上有一件大事，要差你去办，只是有些放心不下，不知你肯不肯尽力。将建宁公主下嫁给你世子，原是有……有那个……”吴三桂道：“有勉励之意？”韦小宝道：“是了，皇上说过有