Huaiyuan's general Cheng Hongzhuo conspired with his henchmen and generals late at night, and it only took a cup of tea to determine the major policy of future action: that is, to abandon Daqi and defect to the arms of Dachu.

Yet they quarreled for a night, and they didn't stop talking. The topic of the quarrel was: how to convince Da Chu that they were not a fraud, and how to make full use of the chips in their hands in exchange for the greatest benefit......

After a day's rest, Guan Yu was about to lead his army to destroy the last barrier that blocked them from entering the capital, when Cheng Zongbing's envoy arrived. This time a gift was also given, and the envoy mysteriously said that the matter was very important and that he would have a secret discussion with the commander of the Chu army.

Guan Yu was very unhappy in his heart, and he couldn't look down on the opponent's mother-in-law, yin and yang weird tricks.

He suppressed the anger in his heart, but still summoned the envoy of the Qi army alone. When the other party showed his intention, he couldn't help but be taken aback, a little unexpectedly.

It is said that he can easily take the capital of Daqi without bloodshed, bury this centuries-old dynasty completely, and realize his wish: from now on, let the people of the world no longer bear the attack of war and live and work in peace and contentment. However, for some reason, there was no joy in his heart.

The feeling of loss is like being in the ring of a boxing ring where an old opponent is finally teetering under his blows, and only one last round is left to accept the cheers of the crowd. Suddenly, the referee came up and announced that the last round of the match had been cancelled on the grounds that the opponent had just been found to have an acute cerebral hemorrhage and needed to be sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.

In any case, Guan Yu still accepted the surrender of Cheng Zongbing, and praised the other party a few words, such as what knows the times as a handsome person, abandoning the dark and turning to the light, and so on. After waving his hand to order the envoy to retreat, he ordered someone to summon Cui Dakui and Du Zhongnian, two right-hand men.

When the two of them first heard the news, they stared at each other for a while, and they also had an expression of disbelief.

"General, Cheng Hongzhuo's guy won't be a fraud, right? Or do you want to play some tricks? Du Zhongnian asked with a frown.

Cui Dakui also took a step forward and said: "Yes, he still has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses under his command, although he has no power to return to the sky, he can resist for a while." Besides, he was entrusted by the emperor of Great Qi to surrender without a single shot? It's too unreasonable to be reasonable! ”。

Guan Yu looked at the two of them with a smile and said, "This layer of General Ben has not thought that now my Great Chuxiong Division is coming to the city and will be on the edge of the trench. Tricks? Even if it drags on for another ten days and a half months, Daqi will not conjure up tens of thousands of reinforcements out of thin air. And this grandson surnamed Cheng knows very well in his heart: doing that will only make his death worse! ”。

Guan Yu paused for a moment, sighed lightly, and then said, "This Cheng Zongbing is too knowledgeable about current affairs!" If he sells his master so much, he can not only save his own life, but also get the reward of the imperial brother, and his status in my Great Chu Army in the future may not only be the official position of Huaiyuan General Soldier. Speaking from the heart, I am not worth it for the Great Qi Emperor now: how could I raise such a dog that eats inside and out? Moreover, judging from the envoy's extremely flattering tone to the general, I judged that this matter could not be faked. ”

Hearing General Guan say this, the two lieutenant generals also nodded suspiciously.

Guan Yu waved his hand and said, "After the return of the Qi army, the two of you can discuss the complicated matters with the envoy in detail, it is nothing more than bargaining." Since there is no war to fight, General Ben wants to go to the capital and take a final look at the capital that still belongs to Daqi. In addition, he sent a fast horse to inform Brother Jingcheng and asked him to come to the capital quickly. How to count the civil officials sent by Pingzhou should also be in place. After our army marched into the capital, there were still a lot of trivial matters for his mother-in-law to take care of. ”

The night was quiet. The well-guarded palace is not only quiet and scary, but also gives people a heavy and oppressive feeling.

A dark figure easily climbed over the palace wall, paused in the shadows in the corner, and then swam past the imperial study with a light light as if it were a familiar way.

There are much fewer pieces of music piled up on the table in front of Li Hongji than before, not because the subordinate officials have changed the habit of being verbose and prevaricating, not to mention that the office efficiency has suddenly improved in the court, but that there are fewer and fewer pieces that can be delivered to him.

"Holy Lord, the hour is not early, you have to go to court on time tomorrow, why don't you rest early?"

Gonggong Hong, the chief manager of Ouchi, stood aside with his hands down, and saw that the master began to sit there for no reason again, and couldn't help but remind softly.

"What's going on outside the city? Is there news of a siege by thieves? Li Hongji asked expressionlessly.

Hong Gongcheng planned to step forward and kneel back. Suddenly, a dark shadow silently descended from the sky along the pillars and appeared in front of his eyes.

The creepy Father-in-law Hong opened his mouth wide, and he couldn't make a sound for a while.

Li Hongji didn't get a response in time, and turned his head strangely to see the hippie smiling man in black walking towards him.

Although the young Great Qi Emperor was also surprised, he was not completely stupid like Gonggong Hong.

Seeing this bold thief again, Li Hongji's heart was not afraid, but gave birth to an inexplicable sense of closeness. Maybe it's because too many familiar faces have left him recently, and he feels lonely inside.

"Why are you here again? Could it be that they will give me some stolen treasures? Even Li Hongji didn't notice it, and there was a smile on his face.

The man in black smiled and said, "Wandering around, I'm hungry at this time." I think there are only some delicacies in the palace, so I stopped by to have a look, and wanted to beg for a drink. ”

The mouth that the general manager had managed to close was once again unable to open and close. He couldn't figure it out: the king of a country had actually befriended a snitch, and it seemed that they knew each other quite well! Shall I shout out the door for help?

Li Hongji nodded and said, "It's a coincidence that you came, the widow happened to be unable to sleep at night." It's better for you to accompany the widow to chatter and tell some strange things. He turned his head and instructed Gonggong Hong: "Go and inform the imperial dining room, prepare some wine and food to present, the widow suddenly has an appetite." ”

Father-in-law Hong answered mechanically and walked towards the door, halfway he turned his head to observe the master's expression, and saw that he did not make a look at himself and ordered him to summon the Ouchi guards, and walked straight out of the door with suspicion.

After a while, Gonggong Hong held a vermilion lacquer tray in his hand, followed by several little eunuchs holding gold and silver food boxes and utensils, and walked in cautiously.

Li Hongji ordered them to place it on a low desk, and waved them all back.

Li Hongji left the Long Shu case, walked over, shook the sleeves of his robe, and sat down upright.

Guan Yu, who was dressed in a night suit, sat down opposite him with a big grin as if he had returned to his home.

Li Hongji asked with a straight face, "Shouldn't you be here for Miss Ruyan again?" I ordered him to be released from his cell the next day. ”

Guan Yu glanced up at him, and said with a weird smile on his face: "As the king of a country, it is really rare to keep your promises!" This visit has nothing to do with the girl like smoke, but is for you. ”

Li Hongji saw that Gonggong Hong, who was holding a wine jug, shook his wrist and spilled a few drops of wine on the table, so he couldn't help frowning, and ordered in a low voice: "You go down first, you don't need to serve here for the time being." ”

Gonggong Hong hurriedly nodded with a smile on his face, put down the wine jug and bowed to salute, took small steps, and walked backwards out of the door.

(To be continued in this chapter)