Xiangguo County, Yang Mansion Compound.

Xu Jingzong stepped into the door again, he was born as an official eunuch, and he still had a hand in guessing people's hearts, and he guessed the change in the attitude of Yang Yichen's father and son.

From the initial detention, to the later letting him walk around the city, to the current personal summons, the situation must have changed greatly.

In the hall of the Yang Mansion, Yang Yuanlin was pondering and formulating countermeasures. Outside the door, two teams of guards in iron armor and long knives at their waists stood guard, their eyes indifferent, always looking at the visitors.

"Major General, the envoy of Gao Zhongde, Xu Jingzong, brought it." A guard came to Yang Yuanlin's side and reminded him carefully.

"Hmph, if it weren't for the fact that my father was busy pacifying Shandong, the army had just returned, the soldiers were in hardship, and those thieves with high virtue would have been nothing? Now I can only stabilize that kid first and let Xu Jingzong come in. Yang Yuanlin finally suppressed his anger and said.

In fact, after the Battle of Handan, he was not relieved. was about to gather troops to give Gao Si a good look, when news suddenly came that Gao Si was going to marry Princess Changle, and he had become the official army of the Great Sui, so he could only suspend the use of troops.

"No, Xu Jingzong, join the army as a young marshal." After Xu Jingzong came in, he hurriedly saluted and said respectfully.

"Sit." Yang Yichen sat on the main seat, his waist straight as a sword.

"Young Marshal Xie." Xu Jingzong was also not polite, and after greetings, he got straight to the point.

"My lord cherishes the imperial court, and is willing to abandon the shore and surrender to the ambassador."

With just one sentence, Yang Yuanlin's anger surged, and after pressing it down, he sneered: "Empty mouth and white teeth, what is the evidence?" "I am willing to disperse the men and horses, and only keep 2,000 men and horses, and all of them will be at the disposal of the general in the future."

"Really?" Yang Yuanlin stood up violently, with an expression of belief.

is actually a proper actor, from the perspective of origin, Yang Yuanlin is a second-generation official, he is used to seeing all kinds of fraud, and he has also learned to hide his emotions.

"Of course, after the beginning of spring, my lord is willing to come to Xiangguo in person to ask for guilt." Xu Jingzong said indiscriminately promised.

At this moment, another guard shouted at the door: "Report." ”

"Come in and say, Mr. Xu is not an outsider."

"Young marshal, news came from the imperial court that the sage took hundreds of officials south to Jiangdu. Before leaving, he ordered to marry Princess Changle and recruit Gao Chongde as a concubine. ”

"What, Gao Chongde married a princess? It seems that his surrender is true. Yang Yuanlin seemed to have just learned, not delaying, pretending to be downhill.

"In that case, so-and-so will let him go. If you don't come to ask for the guilt on the third day of the third month of the third month of the next year, when our army arrives, we will not spare it! ”

"Don't worry, young marshal, Xu will rush back to Ye County to say your generosity, presumably the high horse will come down after hearing it." Xu Jingzong said in order to get out of Yang Yuanlin's intention.

At this moment, another shout: "Report! ”

Yang Yuanlin still didn't stop it, and said casually: "Come in, speak."

"Major General, Dou Jiande's envoy has entered the city, saying that he wants to surrender to the marshal, and he wants to marry his daughter to you." The report was a close follower.

"What?" Xu Jingzong was shocked, but it was inconvenient to rush out to investigate the truth, so he could only wait for the other party's ruling.

Yang Yuanlin waved his hand to indicate that he understood, and said to Xu Jingzong: "My words are still counted, you can go." ”

"Farewell." Xu Jingzong hurriedly left.

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Wei County, on the way back, the war drums shook the sky.

Twelve thousand-man teams of men and horses, in turn, formed a long snake formation and slowly moved forward,

The first in the team is to raise the banner and wave it, followed by the name and banner of each general, fluttering in the wind in the phalanx, and the army is imposing.

Sitting in an open-top carriage, Gao Sizhi was proud, but surprisingly calm.

After taking Liyang, the grain and grass were completely sufficient, the morale of the whole army soared, and the generals returned to their hearts. As long as you raise troops and wait for time, you can sweep Hebei after defeating Dou Jiande and Yang Yichen in the coming year, and then peep into Youzhou and seek the world.

More than ten days later, the army had returned to Yecheng, and Wei Zheng and Li Baiyao welcomed the victorious army with the remaining personnel.

The military parade on the Dragon and Tiger Terrace, the entire tens of thousands of troops on the high platform, are clearly visible.

When the army arrived at the position, the drumming stopped, and the generals below also stopped, and stepped forward to receive various rewards for their meritorious service.

swept at a glance, and the excited expressions of all the generals fell into their eyes, and more than half of them were a little proud, obviously boasting of their merits.

Gao Si was very clear in his heart, and said in a loud voice at the moment: "All of you are meritorious generals of our army, and today I will reward the three armies here, everyone drinks heartily, and if you don't get drunk, how about it?" ”

"Thank you!" The generals thundered with joy, and each brought his subordinates into the camp to enjoy a big meal.

On that day, the drunkards gathered.

As soon as Gao Si finished the banquet and returned to Tongquetai, he was about to rest and recuperate with his three beloved wives.

Wei Zheng barged in and hurriedly said, "Lord, Xu Jingzong is back." It is said that Dou Jiande also has the intention of taking refuge in Yang Yichen, and the situation is already very dangerous. Please call the people together at once to discuss what to do. ”

This guy really won't pick the time.

Gao Si pressed the anger, walked out in full clothes, and said, "Xuancheng, don't worry. The sky can't fall, let Xu Jingzong come to see me, if Dou Jiande has the intention of surrendering, it is indeed worth being vigilant, and I have my own decision. ”

Not long after, Xu Jingzong arrived, and in the face of the inquiry, his expression froze at the moment, and he pondered for a moment before he said: "My lord, Yang Yuanlin, the son of Yang Yichen, is not to be afraid. At that time, Dou Jiande can bend and stretch, especially win the hearts of the people, and it is advisable to crusade against him as soon as possible. ”

"Xu Jingzong, in your opinion, when will you start? Will Yang Yichen send troops?" asked Gao Si.

Xu Jingzong took a step forward, pointed to the map and said excitedly: "Yang Yichen will definitely send troops, but the minister has already taken countermeasures. Since I came to the Lord's account, I have not made an inch, but I have won the trust of the Lord, and every time I think of this, I feel deeply gracious. Today, there is a plan to get rid of Yang Yichen, the great enemy, and I also ask the lord to allow me to report and explain a thing or two. ”

Gao Si didn't have any hope for him, but when he saw that his words were sincere, he said in passing: "If you have a good plan, come quickly."

"Yes." Xu Jingzong was overjoyed and began to prepare his plan in detail.

"Although the minister does not learn Taoism, he is also familiar with some Confucian physiognomy techniques. I saw Yang Yichen in Xiangguo City, and at a glance, I knew that he was a general with this kind of appearance, but loyalty came first. If he wins the master, he will rise to the throne and pass on to future generations. If he does not know his lord, he will probably be killed. With Yang Guang's violence, he only needs to think of pushing Yang Yichen to Jiangdu, and his harm will be eliminated.

Seeing this question between Gao Si and Wei Zheng, Xu Jingzong raised his eyebrows straight, revealing a sense of arrogance, arched his hands, and said: "As long as the lord marries Princess Changle with great fanfare, shows his loyalty, and then sends someone to Jiangdu to thank him, and spread rumors that Yang Yichen has millions of soldiers, which is based on Hebei's self-pride." At that time, the faint monarch would inevitably issue an edict, and Yang Yichen would never resist the decree for the second time. ”

"A gentleman can be bullied, even if Yang Yichen sees through it, he has to jump." Xu Jingzong smiled, took the initiative to ask, and said, "Lord, I am willing to do this."

No one would have imagined that this weak gentleman brother, after his father was killed and exiled in all directions, would actually experience ruthlessness. As soon as he exited, it was this vicious scheme, which immediately impressed Gao Si.

"Do you know that Yu Wenhua also accompanied him to Jiangdu? He is in a high position of power, and once he finds out about your hatred, he will never show mercy. Gao Si asked rhetorically.

Xu Jingzong clenched his fists, his hatred was hidden, his eyes were like electricity, he swept the map of the location of Jiangdu, and said in a deep voice: "Yu Wenhua and Eagle Eye Wolf Gu, not pure ministers, sooner or later will be opposed." The lord is wise and martial, and he will be able to dominate the world in the future. At that time, please allow me to take revenge, with the hatred of the Snow Family. ”

"As for the danger, if you don't enter the tiger's den, you can get the tiger? My lord, I'm willing to take this risk. "This is the second time I've made a statement.

I saw Xu Jingzong's face unchanged, kneeling down on his knees, and said, "The minister is not afraid of death, please allow the lord." ”

At this time, Wei Zheng was also slightly moved by this person's courage, stepped forward to help, and said, "You can let him try." ”

Gao Si took two steps back and forth in the hall, and he had already made a decision in his heart. So he stepped forward to help Xu Jingzong and comforted: "I have allowed your plan." But there is one thing to warn you, this trip is meritorious and self-preservation is the first. I'll let the boss of the Mai family be your assistant. ”

The speaker said that he regretted it a little, how could such a general be easily allowed to get into danger? However, it was too late to regret it, so he could only let the guards arrange for the boss of the Mai brothers to accompany Xu Jingzong.

"Thank you for your concern." Xu Jingzong was grateful.

After arranging the important things, Gao Si asked Wei Zheng and Xu Jingzong to retreat and went to the back house.

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The night is deep, the moon is like a hook, the afterglow of the West Building, the light of the lamp causes sorrow.

Flags fluttered along the way, sentry posts were like forests, and the generals and soldiers on duty were on standby here, silent.

Some familiar and unfamiliar soldiers, like iron towers, dutifully guard the safety of Tongquetai.

When the lord came over to inspect, they performed armor salutes one after another, which reflected the majesty and solemnity of Gao Si.

"This is the life of the ancient aristocracy." Gao sighed.

Suddenly, there was a quiet sound of the flute not far away, listening to the tune so unfamiliar, but so familiar, almost instantly, listening to the mind involuntarily appeared a picture, the beautiful woman blowing the flute, looking at the orchid in the empty valley.

There is a beautiful woman in the generation, living in the hollow valley.

I don't know why, Gao Si suddenly remembered his past life, tears wet the corners of his eyes, looked for the sound and walked over, slowly stepping on the moon, until the top floor, and finally saw the beauty.

involuntarily said: "Zi Yan, Zi Yan, are you waiting for me?" I said that I would come back and marry you after capturing Liyang Cang in Jijun. ”

As he spoke, he stepped forward and hugged the beauty from behind, and the familiar fragrance of plum blossoms suddenly lingered in his arms.

When Yuan Ziyan heard this, she was surprised at first, and then turned around, only to see that her face was full of sorrow, and the moonlight reflected her shadow below, illuminating half of her face, and her pitiful appearance suddenly pierced Gao Si's heart.

"I feel the birth of a new Son of Destiny, Destiny is in Li, you can't stop it." This water chestnut demeanor is full of helplessness and hesitation.

The fatalism of the inviolability of destiny has too far-reaching implications.

Gao Si had many thoughts and many joys to share, but he didn't expect this to happen.

In this regard, I couldn't help but feel moved in my heart and asked, "You mean that Li Shimin is coming to Hebei?"

"How do you know?" At this time, Yuan Ziyan couldn't close her mouth in surprise.

"For the sake of sacrifice and ambition, dare to change the sun and the moon into a new sky." Gao Si hugged Yuan Ziyan and laughed: "If you don't believe in fate, no matter what worries you have, I will bear it." It's your job to give me a baby. ”

"What exactly is Destiny?" Yuan Ziyan put her arms around Gao Si's neck, but fell into a deeper confusion.