Chapter 572 Chapter 8 Cold Forest Qingyuan

In the wing room with the best view on the fourth floor of Dong's Restaurant, Kou Zhong sighed, "Wang Shichong wants to harm me again!" Yang Gongqing was stunned and said: "No way! Last time, Wang Shichong turned his back on his words and wanted to kill the young commander. He lost the hearts of the people and aroused great resentment in the military. Now, at this time of changing circumstances, the young commander is even more unfaithful. Wang Shichong How dare you make a mistake?" Kou Zhong toasted each other, and after a cup of fun, he said with a smile: "This is a talk from experience. Wang Shichong was confident of winning this battle, and I volunteered to send him to the door. How could he miss this opportunity and not make a quick move to kill him?" It's over, little brother."

Then he revealed Wang Shichong's identity, saying: "The people in the Demon Sect are ruthless and ruthless. They kill them all and don't respect the principles of nature and humanity. I have repeatedly sabotaged their plans, and I will definitely become their public enemy. If I can get rid of Li Shimin and me in one fell swoop, they will succeed." The chances will be greatly increased. Wang Shichong sent Wang Xuanshu to meet me, just to reassure me." Yang Gongqing frowned and said: "People in the Demon Sect are always selfish and selfish, like a mess of loose sand. With Wang Shichong's character, he only does what is good for himself, so it is really unwise to deal with you. Alas! If it wasn't for what you said, I wouldn't dare It is believed that Wang Shichong is from a demonic family, but only Wang Shichong is from a demonic family can explain his ambiguous relationship with Rong Fengxiang."

Kou Zhong said in a low voice: "From my point of view, the various departments of the Demon Sect, who used to fight each other to the death and live in disunity, are now tending to develop in unity. Because of life and death, at this moment, Wang Shichong has become their biggest hope to win the world. When I saw Wang Shichong just now He once revealed that the Li Clan was unstable internally, so it can be seen that someone in the Demon Sect is playing tricks in the Guanzhong. If Zhu Can is related to the Demon Sect, and Zhu Can surrendered to Wang Shichong, it shows that the Demon Sect is united as one, so that they can win the battle for the world. stand out.”

Yang Gongqing nodded and said: "If Li Shimin is defeated, at least half of the world will fall into Wang Shichong's pocket. If you and Li Shimin can be eliminated in one fell swoop, the world will be even more in Wang Shichong's pocket. What's the young commander's plan for this?" Kou Zhong's eyes glowed brightly, he smiled and said, "Of course it's the plan, first help Wang Shichong win this battle, and then think about other things." Yang Gongqing said in amazement: "But isn't Wang Shichong going to kill you?" Kou Zhong said lightly: "Today is different. Wang Shichong dare not deal with me openly anymore. He is afraid of affecting the morale of the army. He can only be killed by other people from the Demon Sect. He can stay out of the matter. Then I will treat it as someone who sent me to the door. Let me practice the knife!"

Yang Gongqing said: "Under such circumstances, what role can the young commander play if he stays here? Why don't I do my best to serve as my subordinates and go back to Pengliang with the young commander to watch the tigers fight across the mountain." Kou Zhong smiled wryly and said: "I think about your proposal very much, but unfortunately my Peng Liang army is still vulnerable compared to the Li Clan's army. Moreover, Luoyang is involved in the movements of Ba and Shu, which is of great importance and cannot be lost, otherwise who would want to Contribute to someone like Wang Shichong?"

Yang Gongqing said: "The problem is that Wang Shichong won't use you. If you stay here, you will only be left idle, and you have to deal with Wang Shichong's harm." Kou Zhong snorted coldly: "When he is cornered, he will naturally come to me to beg. I know his shameless character too well." Yang Gongqing took a deep breath and said slowly: "Young Marshal thinks Wang Shichong has a certain chance of winning." Kou Zhongxian had thought about the same question repeatedly, and quickly answered without thinking: "At most, there is only a 10% chance, and it can only be earned by the internal struggle of the Li Clan itself. Wang Shichong is not Li Shimin's opponent at all. Alas ! If Luoyang belongs to me, Kou Zhong, Li Shimin will definitely suffer a lot.”

Yang Gongqing said in a deep voice: "If this is the case, what will the young commander do?" Kou Zhong smiled and said: "If I were Wang Shichong, I would fight with all my strength and fight a few tough battles with Li Shimin to boost the morale of the army, so that the generals with different surnames will not dare to act rashly." Yang Gongqing sighed: "It's a pity that Wang Shichong is not a young commander. Li Shimin, who uses soldiers like a god on the battlefield, will only be defeated faster and more quickly. If Wang Shichong is isolated in Luoyang, he only asks the young commander for help. What will the young commander do?" plan."

Kou Zhong knew that he was a prudent person, if he only showed his bravery, he would definitely make him despise him.Zheng Rong said: "My original idea was very perfect, that is, when Li Shimin attacked Luoyang, Dou Jiande would cross the river and come here. As long as he was near the army's tiger prison, Li Jun would not dare to offend the tiger prison, and the east line of Luoyang would be kept open, so that Luoyang There is no shortage of food, and the siege of the city will turn into a battle for food, and Li Shimin will not be able to sleep peacefully. I only hate Wang Shichong's eagerness to proclaim himself emperor, and it is difficult for Dou Jiande to cooperate with him. I have to make up for it by my young commander. As long as he guards the lifeline of Hulao, Li Shimin will not be able to isolate Luoyang, and is more likely to lose this decisive battle."

After Shen Luoyan left gracefully, Hou Xibai came back full of food and drunk, and seeing Xu Ziling at home, he wondered, "Aren't you going to attend class? Why did you come back so early?" Sitting next to him, he said: "There is still no news about your friend Yin Xianhe, but rumors about the army to conquer the East are flying all over the sky." Xu Ziling said, "What rumors are there?" Hou Xibai calmly said: "It doesn't take time to talk nonsense, but there are three pieces of news that are interesting and highly credible." Xu Ziling aroused his curiosity and said with a smile: "Are you going to betray me? Tell me quickly, or you will be punished."

Hou Xibai laughed dumbly and said, "With Ziling as your companion, the miserable days can become more interesting. The first news is that Li Yuan is considering whether to appoint Yuan Ji as Li Shimin's deputy commander." Xu Ziling frowned and said, "No way! Li Yuanji was defeated just now, and it was all thanks to Li Shimin to clean up the mess and turn defeat into victory. How could Li Yuanji have a role in such an important battle in Luoyang?" Hou Xibai analyzed: "If you think about it carefully, this is not impossible. Li Yuan sent Li Yuanji to Luoyang not to win the battle, but to monitor Li Shimin, because he was afraid that he would occupy Luoyang and threaten Chang'an after he captured Luoyang. Li Yuan might not Think so, but as long as Li Jiancheng's princelings and concubines have this doubt, wait for Li Yuan to have this concern."

Xu Ziling remembered that Li Shimin once said that Li Yuan was afraid that he would occupy Luoyang and become emperor, so he sighed inwardly and said, "What about the second news?" Hou Xibai said: "The second news is even more astonishing, that is, the man-eating monster Zhu Can actually surrendered to Wang Shichong. I didn't expect Wang Shichong to be so stupid." Xu Ziling was stunned and said, "Is there such a thing?" Hou Xibai said: "It's not without reason. Zhu Can's ability to cooperate with Xiao Xian and Cao Yinglong should be closely related to my holy gate. It just so happens that Wang Shichong has an ambiguous relationship with Pichen from the Laojun Temple in the holy gate, so the two If they agree with each other, it will be a matter of course to form a line in front of the enemy. The question is how this matter will be brought up." Xu Ziling understood what he meant. If there were no ghost inside, Wang Shichong or Zhu Can would never have taken the initiative to disclose such things that Wang Shichong or Zhu Can would take the initiative to disclose.Dao: "It should be involved in the struggle between the sects of the noble sect. Wang Shichong has always been a member of the Great Ming Zunjiao. Those who oppose it will destroy it." Hou Xibai said: "Don't bother thinking about it. The last news is about Chi Shengchun. Didn't you say that you wanted to attack him and fish in troubled waters? It turns out that his opening of a casino in Chang'an was not smooth sailing. It belongs to a man named Wen Yusheng, nicknamed 'Guoshan Bird', he is cruel, otherwise he wouldn't get the nickname." Mountain Bird is a highly venomous snake with a ferocious temperament. Unlike most snakes, it does not avoid people when it sees them, and will actively attack people. Xu Ziling nodded and said: "When the Li Clan came to rule Chang'an, it is natural that the old forces of the Baling Gang Xiang family will be completely eradicated. It is at this time that Chi Shengchun was ordered to change his name and surname to sneak into Chang'an. Li Yuanji has developed to the present situation, and the annexation of Mingtangwo is his next step in expanding the gambling industry." Hou Xibai said: "Liufu Gambling House was won by Chi Shengchun from Wen Yusheng. According to the rules of the world, Wen Yusheng should have nothing to say if he is willing to gamble and admit defeat. But Chi Shengchun committed a big taboo, even Wen Yusheng's concubine I heard that Wen Yusheng came to seek Chi Shengchun's bad luck for this, and since then he lost his shadow palm, so he should be killed by Chi Shengchun, and the matter will be settled in the end." Xu Ziling said in astonishment: "Wen Yusheng is dead! How can we make use of this matter?" Hou Xibai said happily: "This is the most brilliant part. Wen Yusheng has a brother who is more famous than him. His surname is Cao Mingsan, nicknamed 'Short Life'. He likes to wear long hair and is good at using throwing knives. Pirates, once rampant in Bashu, were later killed by my younger brother, because he was also a cruel flower picker. Ha! Do you think it is brilliant?" Xu Ziling frowned and said, "Do you want me to pretend to be short-lived Cao San to avenge Chi Shengchun for Wen Yusheng? But have you ever thought that if Cao Sanlai really came to settle accounts with Chi Shengchun, with Chi Shengchun's power, he wouldn't at all Put him in your eyes. What's more, Cao San is a flower picking thief, if he doesn't commit one or two rape cases, how can he show his style?" Hou Xibai laughed and said: "Except for my younger brother, no one knows that Cao San is a prostitute. I like this person because of his high martial arts, and he is qualified to be Chi Shengchun's disaster; on the other hand, because I chased and killed Cao San." Everyone in Bashu knows about the matter, but I didn’t tell anyone about the result. Therefore, when Chi Shengchun can’t do anything to Cao San, he will definitely come to borrow my younger brother’s beauty folding fan to deal with him, and then my younger brother can draw with Chi Shengchun. Relationship, this is a different kind of cheating. The real cheating is that your Situ Furong puts out the money that came to Mingtangwo, but refuses to greet Chi Shengchun, Chi Shengchun is only a wonder if he doesn't go fishing." Xu Ziling moved, "Brother Xibai has put a lot of thought into my affairs." Hou Xibai said: "What I hate the most is the flower pickers, not to mention the trafficking of women in the Xiang family? Your Xu Ziling's matter is also my Hou Xibai's matter, otherwise what is a brother. Tonight you loosen your long hair and come to the Xiang family to make a big fuss. Kill a few people to play." Xu Ziling smiled wryly, "I can't kill people indiscriminately like this." Hou Xibai said: "Then change it to wounding a few people. In short, we must make Chi Shengchun feel nervous and restless, so that we can achieve our goal." After a pause, he continued: "There is another good thing about this plan, that is, you can openly touch Chi Shengchun's background, and see who he will ask someone to stand up for him when he has no other choice. His is the Yingui faction. Cao San's role is to make Chi Shengchun feel that his life is threatened, so that he can show his feet." Xu Ziling frowned and said, "Is Cao San so powerful?" Hou Xibai smiled and said: "I didn't know how hard it was to kill him back then. This man's ability to lighten his body was famous for a while, otherwise he would not have become a famous lone thief. You don't need to pick flowers, just do a few robberies, and everyone will know Cao Sanjia has arrived in Chang'an." Xu Ziling smiled and said: "Okay! According to your words, I will be a thief for the time being. In fact, I have long wanted to come to the Chi Mansion at night, but I was afraid that I would startle the snake. Now that I have the identity of Cao San, it is convenient for me to do things." Hou Xibai was overjoyed and said, "I can finally help you a bit. You can rest for a while now, and wait for me to secretly arrange tools for you to pretend to be Cao San. At least a few throwing knives will make you look good. Ha! Things are getting more and more interesting!" Yang Gongqing pondered for a while, and said, "What should I do now?" Kou Zhong asked: "Tell me, apart from Yang Gong, you and Zhang Zhenzhou, Wang Shichong is most afraid of those people who will betray him and join the Tang Dynasty?" Yang Gongqing replied lightly: "Tomorrow we will know everything." Kou Zhong understood that in tomorrow's military meeting, Wang Shichong will make overall arrangements for the army to face Li Shimin, just look at how he restrains the generals with different surnames, you can infer his intentions. Kou Zhong asked, "Is Xiangyang still presided over by Qian Duguan?" Xiangyang is the most important military town south of Wang Shichong's Dazheng. If Xiangyang falls into the hands of Li Shimin, Zhu Can's army will be unable to move an inch, and it will be a must for Dazheng and Datang. When Li Mi fought against Wang Shichong, he went to Xiangyang to lobby Qian Duguan in person, which shows the importance of Xiangyang. Kou Zhong asked about the situation in this regard, and there are many articles in it, because he knows that Qian Duguan is a member of the Yingui sect. Yang Gongqing said: "This matter is quite strange. If I were Qian Duguan, I would never express my support for that side at this time, but would make a calm decision after seeing the situation clearly. But the fact is not the case. Qian Duguan has already shown that Supporting Wang Shichong makes Wang Shichong even more confident." Kou Zhong patted the table and sighed: "Finally figured out the matter, Wang Shichong at least got the support of Daming Zunjiao and Yingui Sect, so he was so sure of winning this battle. Damn it! Tonight I will definitely go to Rong Fengxiang A surprise, a pre-emptive strike." Yang Gongqing said: "Aren't you afraid of offending Wang Shichong?" Kou Zhong smiled and said: "I will play by ear. Your first priority, Mr. Yang, is to preserve your strength, as long as Wang Shichong dare not send you as the vanguard. There is one more thing I almost forgot to ask you, is Linglongjiao in Luoyang? " Yang Gongqing shook her head and said: "I don't know, this queen belongs to Wang Shichong's confidant, and she is dedicated to scouting enemies for him. It is best for the young commander not to tell her the truth, Wang Shichong has his own reasons for trusting her." Kou Zhong patted his stomach, stood up and said goodbye: "I want to go home and get a good night's sleep. After recovering my energy, Rong Fengxiang will be in trouble! Haha!" When the sun was setting and the lights were just coming up, in Hou Xibai's amorous nest, Hou Xibai wrapped a belt with eight flying knives around Xu Ziling, laughed and said, "Wrap your hair in black, hang flying knives on your waist, and wear a hideous His grimace is like the resurrected short-lived Cao San, even I, the person who killed him, shuddered and became suspicious." Xu Ziling smiled wryly and said: "Although I have been a thief, it is the first time I have been questioned for pretending to be a big thief. Is it considered an upgrade?" Hou Xibai said: "It's a series of promotions, because Cao San is not an ordinary thief, but a lone thief who chooses fat and devours it. It's best if you can steal Chi Shengchun's precious property, then Cao San will kill him in one fell swoop." If you become famous, the rich men in Chang'an City will be in constant fear." Xu Ziling moved to the window of the study, looked closely at the floating clouds that were dyed red by the setting sun in the sky, and said with a smile: "Then you need to prepare a team of carriages." Hou Xibai graciously covered his outer robe, and asked him to put on to cover the night clothes and the eight flying knives worn on his waist. Xu Ziling tied his hair in a bun. At that time, as long as he untied the bun, he could become the "short-lived" Cao San , after hiding the horrible mask close to his body, Xu Ziling put on the mask and turned into "Yong Qin" with bearded temples. Hou Xibai said with a smile: "Zi Ling's failure to be a spy is indeed a waste of talents. All outstanding spies are well versed in the way of disguise and transformation. They can transform themselves into tens of thousands and look like anything. Zi Ling has this ability." Xu Ziling said: "Don't be joking. I haven't had half a grain of rice in my stomach since this morning. My legs are already weak from hunger. If someone catches up with me, I will be nicknamed short-lived. What's wrong with your brother?" Good proposal?" Hou Xibai said: "The food markets in Beili and Dongxi are like forests, you can choose. Do you like spicy food? There is a Sichuan restaurant in Beili, which is a good place that my younger brother often visits." Xu Ziling said: "Now even I don't know whether you are fake or not. How can I go with a famous person like you? If you meet an acquaintance, how would you introduce me? Brother, you just need to point out the way, and find your own way to heal your stomach." That's it." Hou Xibai laughed heartily and said, "I misunderstood this, because both your elder brother and Kou Shaoshuai love surprises, and it's another trick to make my younger brother misunderstand that going to the restaurant together is another trick, and I'm afraid that if you find out the truth, you will feel stupid, so I just follow along." Your tone speaks." Xu Ziling felt more and more fond of this person, and said: "Where are you going tonight, don't you go to Shanglin Garden again?" Hou Xibai spread his hands and said, "If you don't get to Shanglin Garden, how will your life be? The Qingcheng restaurant near Mingtangwo in Beili is Ji Qian's favorite place. I went with her on the first trip." Xu Ziling said, "Understood!" Just about to leave, Hou Xibai tugged at his sleeve and said, "Have you heard of Guan Tong?" Xu Ziling asked in astonishment, "Who is Guan Tong?" Hou Xibai said in a low voice: "Jing, Guan, Dong, and Ju are the four great masters of the previous painting circles. Guan refers to Guan Tong. It is said that Chi Shengchun obtained Guan Tong's "Hold Forest and Qingyuan Picture" with a lot of money. Treasure. I had to tell Li Yuan himself before I knew that this rare and rare treasure fell into his hands. If you steal this painting, I will die without regret if I can take a look at it." Xu Ziling was angry about it, and now he knew that Hou Xibai had gone to great lengths to make him play the short-lived Cao San, at least half of it was for himself. Hou Xibai winked at him playfully, and said with a smile: "Now you should understand why I stayed in Shanglin Garden all night tonight! This is called making alibi."