Chapter 130 Chapter 28 Step by Step

Chapter 28 of the fourth part of the Northern Han Dynasty Beacon at every step The lights in the house were like beans, and I felt melancholy and couldn't sleep. Xiao Shunzi pushed the door in, handed over a scroll of silk in his hand, and said, "This is information related to Gao Yan. If it wasn't for the young master's confirmation that this person is Assassins of the Northern Han Dynasty, I can't see anything unusual in it either." I said lightly: "Is Zhuang Jun here? Let him listen to it tomorrow. This is also a coincidence. This Gao Yan is a real person. I am afraid that he is also in the Northern Han Dynasty. This person came under a false name. There is no flaw at all. It's a pity that it's too late, and the 'Xianchen' Guqin is the biggest flaw. Although this Qin is indeed a collection of the Koryo royal family, it is a pity that it was stolen from the palace many years ago and moved to the south of the Yangtze River. The Tianji Pavilion was the one that collected the stolen goods. The broken lines on the tail of this violin were repaired by me personally, and this violin was secretly auctioned by me, so the world rarely knows about it, but no matter who the buyer is, it cannot be the real Gao Yan. I think this person wanted to I used this Guqin to cover up my identity, but it is a pity that such a flaw was left."

Xiao Shunzi said regretfully: "It's a pity that this talent is so talented and beautiful, so why would he be a thief, but since he came here for the son, the son just wants to use this person, so why give the piano score as a gift, isn't it a pity?" I sighed softly: "Although I have the intention to use this person, but the heart of giving the music score is pure sincerity. This person is generous and noble, and loves the piano like his life. It is really best to give him this roll of music score. Don't be too stubborn, be able to keep a useful body, and don't let down my piano score, but even though I don't know his identity, such a talent should not be an ordinary person. I think he should be able to bring the piano score back to Beihan of."

Xiao Shunzi asked: "Then, are you planning to stop using Ling Duan? Besides, it would be too risky for Gao Yan to assassinate you. How can you take risks so easily with a body of a thousand pieces of gold?" I smiled and said: "With you by my side tomorrow, and I knew in advance that he was going to attack, would I still be taken advantage of by him? Don't worry, just act according to the plan tomorrow." In the cold and snowy night, Gao Yan was at his desk in a hurry and was busy copying the piano score. At this moment, he had forgotten about the assassination and Dayong of the Northern Han Dynasty. It was not until midnight that he finally finished copying. After checking it all over, no omissions were found, so he treasured and collected the copied piano score, and put away the piano score that Jiang Zhe lent him, preparing to return it tomorrow.After all this was done, Gao Yan sighed softly. He would look for an opportunity to do it on the road tomorrow. If he really had to go to the barracks, even if the assassination was successful, it would be very difficult to escape. Originally, he was desperately preparing to sneak into the Dayong barracks, but now it is rare At this opportunity, Jiang Zhe didn't have many guards around him. If he couldn't assassinate him tomorrow, it would be very difficult for him to escape.However, it is said that Li Shun, the evil shadow, has high martial arts skills, how can I hide the thunderous blow from his eyes and ears?And even if the assassination is successful, I'm afraid I will regret it for the rest of my life, Gao Yan secretly smiled bitterly in his heart.

Gao Yan was not the only one who couldn't sleep all night, and it was also difficult to sleep at Lingduan this night. When he arrived at Wanfo Temple yesterday, he intended to escape at night, but not long after he arrived, he discovered that the tiger guards around Jiang Zhe had arrived one after another, and had already taken over Wanfo Temple. Firmly control it, that's all, Ling Duan believes that there is still a chance to escape, after all, he has not been valued by others, but the guard who shared the room with him brought a bowl of wound medicine last night, because he fought against Hu Yanshou during the day, he was injured. He suffered some minor injuries and didn't refuse, but I don't know if the guard added some sleeping medicine to the medicine, which made him sleep peacefully all night.Today Ling Duan poured the medicine secretly, pretending to be asleep, but the guard was also in the room, Ling Duan didn't dare to move for a while, for fear of disturbing the guard.But he already knew that he was going back tomorrow, and if he didn't try to escape, he would really have no chance. He didn't want to be executed for no reason like Li Hu.He had been thinking about this matter for a long time, and he could only think that it had something to do with Quartz, but he still couldn't figure out how Li Hu, a small soldier, could encounter such a tragedy.

Finally, in the dead of night, Ling Duan got up gently, walked to the guard, and was about to kill him while he was asleep, but then he thought, this guard's martial arts were superior to his own, and if he accidentally alarmed others, it would be difficult for him to escape. It would be a little ungrateful to do so. These days, this guard takes great care of himself.Thinking of this, he just gently tapped the guard's sleeping hole so that he could not wake up. After thinking about it, Ling Duan was not polite, and swept away all the gold and silver on the bodyguard. He is not a gentleman, and he knows that without money, it is difficult to move an inch. Putting on casual clothes and a cloak, he sneaked out of the room, perhaps because Because he didn't get attention, this room can be said to be relatively remote, as long as they pass through the two lines of defense, there should be no danger. Of course, they may send troops to search for him tomorrow after they find out, but relying on their familiarity with Zezhou's terrain , Ling Duan felt that he was somewhat sure to cross the mountains and return to Qinzhou.

When Ling Duan cautiously sneaked out of the ancient temple according to his observations during the day, a few pairs of eyes were watching him secretly, Hu Yanshou laughed softly and said: "This kid is quite smart, he chose a safer route, of course this is also ours. The defense is mainly to protect the adults, so there is this gap to let him slip away. The adults said that Ling Duan will definitely escape today, and it is true." The guard standing beside him said: "My lord is still clever. Yesterday, a bowl of medicine settled this boy, and he will go back to camp tomorrow. If this boy doesn't escape tonight, when will he want to escape? These days are hard enough for him." , but Lao Zhao was unlucky, he was beaten with a sap, and even ransacked."

Hu Yanshou smiled and said: "Tomorrow, according to the plan, an order will be sent to arrest Ling Duan. Whether he can escape depends on his own ability, but if you give a hint, say that the Lord is actually quite sympathetic to him and is not in a hurry to ask for his head. Don't leave too many traces, you understand these things, it's better for this person to let him escape. Well, we have important things to do tomorrow, everyone go back to sleep. " Standing in front of the window with his hands behind his back, Qiu Yufei looked indifferent. Today is the day when life and death will meet. He has to make his mind as clear as before, so that he can complete the task of assassinating Jiang Zhe and escape from the siege. The maid Jin Zhi came in with water While helping him to wash and wash, he looked at Jin Zhi and suddenly said in Korean: "Whether you succeed or fail today, both of you will die. Do you regret it?"

Jin Zhi glanced out of the window vigilantly, and said in Korean: "Your Majesty received Duan Ye's great favor, and there is no way to repay it. Both Jin Zhi and Cui Lao are willing to die, please don't mind, my lord." Qiu Yufei sighed again , picked up the piano score from the table, gently stroked the cover of Huang Ling, with an infinitely melancholy expression.Seeing this, Jin Zhi asked suspiciously: "My lord, I saw that Mr. Jiang is gentle and elegant, with peerless talent, and he is also confiding in his heart to you. If you are so tempted, you must not want to kill him. Why do you have to force yourself, Jin Zhi?" It's not that I'm afraid of death, it's just that I feel that my son will never be happy if he loses such a confidant and friend."

Qiu Yufei smiled bitterly, and said: "The teacher is very kind, and I can't take care of this matter. You were not in the hall yesterday, and you didn't hear his words. No matter what kind of person he is, one day he will be difficult for us soldiers of the Northern Han Dynasty." Sleep well, actually, I also know that the general situation is like this, and there is no way to support it alone, but even if we can avoid the bitter battle this spring, we can still save a bit of vitality for the Northern Han Dynasty." Jin Zhi sighed and said: "Since this is the case, the servant has nothing to say."

Qiu Yufei sighed, and stretched out his hand to get the square scarf. Suddenly there was faint breathing sound in his ears, and Qiu Yufei's heart was shocked. Could it be that someone was eavesdropping outside, but why didn't he notice it just now? You can hide it from your ears, why is it discovered by yourself now?He pretended not to notice, put on his robe, and said: "Go to meet Mr. Jiang first, you and Mr. Cui are ready to pack, we have to hurry today." After finishing speaking, he pretended not to know that there was someone outside and pushed open the door, and sure enough, he saw a little novice standing not far away, his expression seemed a little embarrassed, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Qiuyu flying out, saying: " The little monk Jingxuan, by the order of the abbot, asked to see Gao Tanyue."

Gao Yan felt relieved, he knew that Jingxuan was waiting there because Jin Zhi was in his room and it was inconvenient to ask for an audience, but this little monk was good at martial arts, so he took a careful look at Jingxuan and saw him Although he was only eighteen or nineteen years old, Bao Xiang was dignified and dignified, and he already looked like an eminent monk. He didn't want to be rude, so he said, "I don't know what advice Master Abbot has?" Jingxuan said: "This morning, the Marquis of Chu Township was furious, and he was punishing the guards around him. These things should not have been asked by Buddhist disciples, but Master Abbot was worried that the Marquis might kill him if he got angry. I advise you, Lord Hou treats you like a close friend, so I think he will give you face." Now Qiu Yufei felt strange, why Jiang Zhe was so angry, could it be that something big happened, he said to Jingxuan: "I met Hou Ye in a stranger's way, I was loved by Hou Ye, and I regarded him as a confidant, just Lord Hou supervises the military affairs, I'm afraid it involves military aircraft, and it's inconvenient for me to intervene, but if possible, I won't stay out of it. Little master, please lead the way." Guided by Jingxuan to the guest house where Jiang Zhe lived, Qiu Yufei was startled. He saw the door of the guest house was wide open, and more than a hundred guards scattered around the guest house. Although they were all casually dressed, they were murderous. Majestic, while Jiang Zhe was wearing light fur, standing on the steps with his hands behind his back, with a cold expression, and several guards knelt under the steps.Xiao Shunzi and Hu Yanshou stood beside Jiang Zhe respectively. Xiao Shunzi looked indifferent, but Hu Yanshou was worried.Qiu Yufei slowed down, wanting to see the situation. At this time, he heard Jiang Zhe say coldly: "Zhao Weiyi, I ordered you to monitor Ling Duan carefully. How did you put your heart into it? You were actually restrained by a stick. Although Ling Duan didn't know much, if he escaped In the Northern Han Dynasty, it would be detrimental to the cause of our army to be seen through by someone with a heart. Someone will drag Zhao Weiyi down for me and punish him with thirty sticks, and then drive me back to Chang'an for the emperor to deal with." The guard next to him obeyed his orders, and dragged a guard aside like a wolf like a tiger, and punished him with a stick in court. Although the guard was beaten to pieces, he didn't dare to cry out the pain, he just gritted his teeth and endured it. I have already noticed that "Gao Yan" is standing outside the courtyard gate, with a very complicated look in his eyes, I can't help feeling regretful in my heart, it's not that I didn't want to deceive myself, this Gao Yan is the prince of Gaoli, but first there is the flaw of "cleaning the dust", plus Yesterday, when I presented the music score, I tested repeatedly. Although he performed perfectly, his words finally revealed traces. A troubled Korean prince, a kind of idiot who loves the piano, if it is not closely related to his own secrets, how can he have any interest in the affairs of the Central Plains? Such concern, no matter how cleverly concealed it is, cannot be concealed from prying eyes. I deliberately pretended not to see "Gao Yan", my eyes have already fallen on the other guards, showing a hesitant expression, as if I was thinking about how to punish them.At this time, Hu Yanshou's eyes fell on "Gao Yan" at the right time, showing a faint joy, and said: "My lord, Mr. Gao is here." When I heard Hu Yanshou's report, I pretended to realize that someone was coming. I looked up and saw "Gao Yan" before I calmed down and said with a smile: "It turns out that Xu Zhi has come, and I'm here to punish you." Guard, let Xuzhi laugh." Qiu Yufei stepped forward to salute and said: "I disturbed Brother Jiang to handle military affairs. I don't know what happened to make Brother Jiang so angry." I motioned him to come closer, and said with a bit of annoyed expression: "Xuzhi, sometimes women's benevolence is really unacceptable. A few days ago, His Royal Highness King Qi defeated Tan Ji of the Northern Han Dynasty in Miaopo. Almost all of General Tan's troops died, only one The ghost rider Ling Duan survived. I saw that he was not very old, and he was the personal guard of General Tan. I couldn't bear him to suffer in the hard labor camp, so I stayed by my side to serve. Although this child is always lukewarm, I also He didn't take it seriously, but pitied him for his loyalty and bravery, and he didn't want to do harm. He always thought that after a year or two, he would be released after the Northern Han Dynasty was settled. Unexpectedly, this young man didn't know what to do, and he got rid of the guard's surveillance last night, Run away, although I intend to be on guard and not let him touch the military aircraft, but after all, he has been by my side for many days, I am afraid that he will know something that he should not know. Tell me, are these guards useless? He ran away. Before you and I met for the first time that day, this son was moved by the sound of Xuzhi's piano, and he even intended to assassinate me. If I didn't feel sorry for him, I would have given him to death, Xuzhi might still remember him. " Qiu Yufei was shocked in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it on his face. When he and Jiang Zhe first met, he did see the scene of Ling Duan pleading guilty on his knees, but he didn't pay attention at that time. Looking back now, the boy looked stubborn, Kneeling on the ground but still showing an unyielding attitude, he didn't expect that the young man was actually Tan Ji's personal guard, let alone that Jiang Zhe would keep the young man by his side. Qiu Yufei calmed down for a moment, and said: "I do remember Ling Duan, but I think it's inappropriate for Master Hou to do this. Master Hou is the supervisor of the Zezhou Daying Army, and his status is so important. Ling Duan is such an identity." , Master Hou should not have let him get close, although there is nothing wrong with blaming your subordinates now, but Master Hou made a mistake first, logically we should not blame them too much." I listened to his persuasion, and thought to myself, he was right, if it wasn't for me wanting to take advantage of Ling Duan, I would have made more mistakes in this matter, but I have a heart of love for this "Gao Yan", He understands things, speaks tactfully, and is good at persuading, but unfortunately he is an assassin of the Northern Han Dynasty and cannot stay with him.Naturally showing a look of persuasion, I softened my tone and said: "Xu Zhi is right, this is my mistake, that's all, even though Zhao Weiyi was wrong, thirty sticks are enough to cover the crime, so there is no need to send him back. Zhao Weiyi, you are convinced." Zhao Weiyi's shirt was covered in blood, he was helped by his colleagues, he bowed down and said: "This subordinate was negligent, let the little thief escape, although he was punished, it is only natural, Mr. Gao begged for mercy, and my lord forgives me, I allow this subordinate to take the crime and make meritorious service, this subordinate is grateful Endless." I glanced at the blood on his body, and said with some guilt: "I was so angry just now, I made you suffer. Go down and apply medicine to heal your wounds. As for the arrest of Ling Duan, although it is important, you don't need to do it. I will send you later." When I return to the camp, I ask His Royal Highness King Qi to issue a military order to apprehend this person, but although this son is ungrateful, I pity him for his loyalty, and try to capture him alive. Xuzhi, I made you laugh, why not have dinner with me, and I will be there soon Let's go." Qiu Yufei bowed and said: "If you dare not obey orders, I will return the original piano score, please accept it." After finishing speaking, he solemnly handed over the piano score with both hands. I took the sheet music in his hand, and I sighed in my heart, knowing that from now on I must be careful of his assassination, so as soon as I got the sheet music, I immediately handed it to Xiao Shunzi, and Xiao Shunzi also took the opportunity to approach me , avoiding the opportunity for "Gao Yan" to take the opportunity to assassinate. When Qiu Yufei took Jiang Zhe over the piano score, he subconsciously grasped the hidden weapon, but when he saw those deep and indifferent pupils, he couldn't help but soften his hand. With this hesitation, Xiao Shunzi had already approached Jiang Zhe, naturally protected Jiang Zhe. Qiu Yufei sighed in his heart that he had lost an opportunity, but secretly rejoiced. He hoped that Jiang Zhe could die without knowing it. it is good. I put the score back, and stretched out my right hand to invite "Gao Yan" to come in to have breakfast together. Seeing him staring at me in a daze, my heart was moved. I couldn't bear to kill him, and it seemed that he couldn't bear to do anything to me either, so I smiled. Said: "What is Xuzhi thinking?" Qiu Yufei came to his senses and was trying to find an excuse for his lack of focus when suddenly the sound of galloping horses came from a distance, and everyone looked towards the courtyard gate. Not long after, four or five knights in fire-colored armor were standing under the courtyard gate. Horse, a mighty knight came hurriedly, went to the front of the steps and bowed down, with his hands above his head, holding a brocade bag containing documents, he said eagerly: "Zhuang Jun pays his respects to the lord, His Highness has an order, there is an urgent military situation, please immediately Return to camp to discuss." Hu Yanshou took the brocade bag up, opened it for inspection, and handed the two documents inside to Jiang Zhe.Qiu Yufei's eyes flashed, and he saw that one of them had the word "Gao Yan" written on it, and the other had only the upper and lower paragraphs. Although he only had a quick glance, he also saw that it was a letter written by King Qi to Jiang Zhe .I saw that Jiang Zhe opened the letter first, and after reading it, there was a faint joy on his face, although it disappeared in a flash, Qiu Yufei could see it clearly.Jiang Zhe folded the letter and handed it to Xiao Shunzi, who casually put the letter in his arms.As for the other document, Jiang Zhe took it over and read it quickly, then looked at himself. Qiu Yufei knew that it must be the secret agent of the Yong Army who would send information on his identity investigation, although he believed that the senior brother would not leave any loopholes. However, Qiu Yufei was still uneasy in his heart, but on the face he pretended to be unaware. I showed a cheerful smile and said: "Xuzhi, I wanted to take you back to the camp, but the camp has sent information, Xuzhi has no problem with your identity. You are free to leave. Although I would like to stay with you for a few more days, the war is dangerous and I don’t want you to be in danger. If you want, you can stay at my house in Chang’an for a period of two years at most. At least one year, I will return to Beijing, and I would like to hear how much your piano skills have improved." Qiu Yufei was shocked, and watched Jiang Zhe walk into the room, and after a while, he took out a document written by You Xin, and said to himself with a smile: "With this document, the government along the way will not make things difficult, waiting for you When you arrive in Chang'an, you can go see your wife, and she will naturally help you arrange a place to live, Chang'an is the imperial capital, extremely prosperous, Xuzhi must be satisfied with the life there." Jiang Zhe looked so happy, but Qiu Yufei felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. How could he have thought that Jiang Zhe would send him away immediately after his identity was "proved". Although this shows that Jiang Zhe has a good impression of him That's why he allowed himself to leave so easily, but in this way, how could he have a chance to assassinate him?By the time he realized it, the document had already been stuffed into his hand, but Jiang Zhe had already backed away. After handing the document to "Gao Yan", I returned safely to Xiao Shunzi's side, thinking with satisfaction that there would not be too much danger now, but I didn't dare to show a happy mood, my face was full of regrets He said: "Xuzhi, I'm going to leave immediately. If there is a destiny, we will meet again." At this time, several guards came out of the room with bags in their hands. Xiao Shunzi took the blue cloak and tied it for me. On my body, I bowed to "Gao Yan" again, and said: "Xu Zhizheng." After saying that, I walked out, Xiao Shunzi and several guards protected me, and walked out. Qiu Yufei knew that this was his last chance, and if he didn't think of a way, there would be no possibility of assassination. He was anxious and wise, and said loudly: "Brother Jiang, take a step slowly." After saying that, he stepped forward quickly, a few feet behind Jiang Zhe, He bowed on one knee and said: "For those who are in trouble, brother Jiang loves him so much and gives him a piano score. He treats him like a brother, and I have no way to repay you. Brother Jiang, please accept a certain obeisance. After years, we should see each other indefinitely." After saying that, he kowtowed down. My heart was shocked, I guessed that he was trying to lure me closer, but my heart was still full of sadness, of course I have a good way to deal with it, I just need to turn my back on him, say a few humble words hypocritically, and then say something embarrassing The false words of the pain of parting, you don't have to help him.But for those who are in ecstasy, there is only difference, not to mention that after separation today, they are enemies, and there is no chance to get together to play the piano. Looking back on the gathering for a few days, although I also showed my true feelings, I was always plotting against him. Assassin, but I think he uses more sincerity than me.I feel a little guilty in my heart, I don't know why, my heart gets hot, and I can no longer keep calm, so I will give him a chance to assassinate me, and I will not owe him anything after that.Thinking of this, I turned around and walked towards him, stretched out my arms, and said: "Xu Zhi doesn't need to be polite, today is just a farewell, and there will be a time to meet again in the future." Just when Jiang Zhe turned around suddenly, Xiao Shunzi and the guards who knew about it trembled in their hearts, but they didn't dare to stop them. If "Gao Yan" could see through the fraud, it might be that the military supervisor's plan would be in vain. They couldn't bear the responsibility of this crime, but Jiang Zhe's life safety is more important than others. Apart from Xiao Shunzi's special status, he quickly followed and protected Jiang Zhe, and they also subconsciously approached Jiang Zhe. Agitated, and did not notice the abnormality of these guards. Just as my right hand was reaching "Gao Yan", he raised his head, and I clearly saw the determination in his eyes, and then I saw a black shadow dragon snake fly up from his sleeve, so close From a distance, I could clearly see that it was a soft black whip. At this moment, the whip was slightly full of energy, and it pierced my face like a sharp arrow.Obviously I knew in my heart that there would be an assassination, but I heard a sad and angry cry in my ear: "Xuzhi!" That was obviously my own voice, why didn't I know how to call it out? At the moment of life and death, I felt a pain in my knees, and I wanted to kneel down when my knees softened. The black whip brushed slightly over my bun, and then a strong force came to me from behind. I fell on my back, my knees were about to break, and I couldn't help crying out in pain, but I saw a blue shadow flashing in front of my eyes, and then someone dragged my arms and grabbed me aside.It wasn't until I woke up that I saw that Xiao Shunzi was already wrestling with that "Gao Yan", and it was Hu Yanshou and another guard who rescued me.Now I understand that Xiao Shunzi must have used some means to save me, but this kid probably annoyed me to risk my own life, or there was no other good way, so I suffered some pain, but according to my For his understanding, the reason is mostly the former.The weakness after escaping from the dead made me secretly swear in my heart that I would never be impulsive in the future, and I would never do such stupid things again. I gently wiped off the cold sweat that I didn't know when, and I said loudly: "Xiao Shunzi, give me Gao Yan If he is captured alive, I will definitely ask him if he still has a conscience." No need to pretend, my tone and expression are absolutely sad and angry.All the guards surrounded the surrounding area. The scene of Jiang Zhe's almost assassination just now made them feel lingering fear. They hated the assassin deeply and would never allow him to escape.