Night fell, and the banquet in the governor's palace finally ended. Liu Mingde personally escorted Fang Xiaoyu back to Xunfang Pavilion.

Just as Liu Mingde was about to leave, Fang Xiaoyu said, "General Liu, please stay, the slave family has something to say." ”

An hour later, Liu Mingde escorted Fang Xiaoyu out of Xunfang Pavilion and returned to her home.

Not long after, a carriage also came to Fang Xiaoyu's home.

The next morning, Liu Mingde and four entourages carried a large box to the Governor's Mansion. When the guards of the Governor's Mansion saw him, the confidant of the eldest grandson Shunde, they did not stop them, but after saluting him, they opened the gate and invited them in.

Liu Mingde and the others came directly to the back house of the Governor's Mansion, and the soldiers guarding the gate of the back house did not stop them and let them enter the courtyard.

The eldest grandson, Shunde, was having breakfast, and when he heard that Liu Mingde was coming, he let him in. After meeting Liu Mingde, the eldest grandson Shunde said kindly: "Mingde, why did you come here so early?" We haven't eaten yet, so let's have a little together. ”

Liu Mingde said: "Xue Guogong, I have already eaten my humble position. ”

The eldest grandson Shunde asked, "Is there anything wrong with you coming here so early?" ”

Liu Mingde said: "You eat first, after eating, there is something to report to you separately." ”

The eldest grandson Shunde said: "Okay, you go to the guest room and wait for me first." I'll go over in a moment. ”

The eldest grandson Shunde's personal entourage brought Liu Mingzhe and others to the guest room. Liu Mingde let his relatives carry the box and enter the guest room. ”

Several maids made tea for them and retreated.

About half a candle incense, the eldest grandson Shunde came to the guest room. As soon as he walked through the door of the guest room, the door closed behind him. Then, two sharp daggers were pressed against his waist.

Xue Rengui, who was holding a dagger in his hand, said: "Xue Guogong, please don't make a noise, so as not to hurt you by mistake." ”

The eldest grandson, Shunde, is a battle-hardened general, and he nodded calmly, indicating that he would not move blindly. Xue Rengui and Zhou Qing pointed their daggers at him and sat on a chair.

Liu Mingde pushed open the door of the guest room, poked his head out and said to the guards not far away: "I have important matters to discuss with Xue Guogong, you guard the door and don't let anyone approach." ”

The soldiers replied together, "Yes, General Liu." After saying that, cheered up and guarded the gate to the death.

The eldest grandson Shunde glared at Liu Mingde and said dissatisfiedly: "Liu Mingde, what are you doing here?" ”

Liu Mingde bowed to him and said, "Xue Guogong, please forgive me for my humble position." It has to be a last resort, and the humble position has to be like this. ”

At this time, Hou Cheng and Tian An, the leader of the special combat team, opened the box, and Li You stood up from inside.

The eldest grandson Shunde asked with some surprise: "His Royal Highness the King of Qi, how could it be you?" ”

Li You walked over and sat down on a chair next to the eldest grandson, Shunde. With a wave of his hand, Xue Rengui and Zhou Qing withdrew the dagger in their hands and took two steps back to monitor the eldest grandson Shunde.

Li You said: "Xue Guogong, I was entrusted by someone to come to save you. ”

Chang is Shunde is silent, waiting for him to continue.

Li You said: "Xue Guogong, the first thing I want to tell you is that if you want to rebel, the outcome of failure is certain. I know I say that, and you might not believe it. I'll show you two things first. ”

Hou Cheng took out two waist cards and handed them over to the eldest grandson Shunde.

The eldest grandson Shunde couldn't help but turn pale after reading the waist card in his hand. He gritted his teeth and asked, "What did you do to them?" ”

Li You said: "Hu Hefeng, the governor of Xuzhou, is dead. For the sake of Gao Mingjun, the governor of Xiangzhou Zhichong Mansion, is your son-in-law, he was just detained.

Xue Guogong, I can tell you that all your relatives and friends have been controlled by the imperial court. They will no longer be able to participate in your rebellion. ”

The eldest grandson, Shunde, didn't expect that Li You and the others would move so fast. At this moment, his confidence in supporting the army and carrying out armed secession with self-respect suddenly weakened a lot.

Li You continued: "Xue Guogong, not only your relatives and friends in other places, but also your direct subordinates, people like General Liu Mingde who understand righteousness are also very good. Think about it, how many people can rebel with you? ”

The eldest grandson Shunde is a talented general, he is good at commanding troops, and has a high prestige in the army. This is also the biggest capital that he can raise troops to rebel.

Liu Mingde is one of the most trusted generals of his eldest grandson, Shunde. His betrayal greatly hit the confidence of the eldest grandson Shunde.

At this moment, the eldest grandson Shunde had a feeling of being like ashes.

Li You said: "To tell you the truth, just yesterday, my subordinates have entered the tunnels of the Governor's Mansion, and they can completely take down all the officials in the Governor's Mansion in one fell swoop." However, just before I was about to launch my operation yesterday, I received a secret letter. She asked me to keep you. That's why I stopped the raid and ventured to meet you today.

The eldest grandson Shunde didn't have to think about it, he guessed who wanted to protect himself. He was secretly grateful.

Seeing that the eldest grandson Shunde was silent, Liu Mingde came to him. Fall to your knees. He said, "Great handsome." "The old subordinates of the eldest grandson Shunde Jun like to call him his previous position.

Liu Mingde said sincerely: "Dashuai, you have the grace to save your life and the grace to know your life, and you can be said to be a reborn parent of your humble position." The lowly office does not do this to betray you, but to save you and repay you for your kindness to the lowly position.

There is no way out of rebellion. His Royal Highness the King of Qi said to his ministers that he could give the marshal a way out. After hearing this, the minister thought it was feasible. That's why I made such a rebellious act, and brought His Royal Highness King Qi down to meet you.

If His Royal Highness the King of Qi can't save you, he is willing to follow the handsome and die together. ”

The eldest grandson, Shunde, was a little shaken. He thought for a moment and said, "Things have come to this point, what room can be left to turn around?" Even if you forgive me for my mistakes now, there is no guarantee that I will not settle accounts in the future. ”

He really couldn't think of any reason the court could have to forgive him. His actions are not only corruption, but also rebellion, and it is impossible for any dynasty to forgive such a thing.

Li You said: "Xue Guogong, I have an idea, I don't know if you are willing to give it a try?" ”

The eldest grandson, Shunde, asked, "What's the idea?" ”

At this moment, the guards said outside: "Xue Guogong, Lord Changshi asks to see you." ”

Li You motioned to the eldest grandson, Shunde, and let him in.

The eldest grandson Shunde said, "Let him come in." ”

After a while, Changshi Wei Stork pushed the door in, and as soon as he entered the door of the guest room, he was covered by Zhou Qing and stabbed into the heart with a knife, killing him instantly.