Chapter 279: Preparing for War
Afraid that Li Chengji would refuse, Degunaba added: "If you agree, I can reveal a piece of news to you." ”。 Although it was Tuwu Gedi who assassinated Lee Seungji, she believes that Lee Seungji is a smart man. It should be known that the forces represented by Tuugdi are the real targets to be liquidated.
"Oh?! Do you want to save him? Li Chengji understands this! But he is not a man who repays his grievances with virtue. For an assassin who wants his own life, it will never be so easy.
"Nope! Not to save him! Degunaba explained, and said that he wanted to use Tuugdi to testify that the second prince bought the murder.
Although this matter is related to the royal strife within the khanate, it is relatively secretive. But in order to convince Lee Seungji, he couldn't care about anything.
In this regard, Li Chengji also has a clear understanding. Two years ago, when he rescued the ninth prince in the Khanate, he was deliberately embarrassed by the second prince. Fortunately, he had Li Shichang to rely on, and the second prince didn't dare to do anything to him.
But with that contact, his impression of the second prince was relatively poor. Today, when he heard that Degunaba wanted to make the second prince unhappy, he was more silent in his heart.
Then he asked rhetorically, "What news?" ”。
"The missionary place of the old man in the mountains." , Degunaba saw that Li Chengji had the intention of talking, and revealed a little joy.
Due to the inconvenience of communication and travel in this world, in order to better carry out the assassination mission and deter all forces. The Old Man of the Mountains established a number of branches in the middle of the river, in Persia, in the valley of the two rivers, in the peninsula of Asia Minor, and on the southern shore of the Mediterranean.
On weekdays, these subdivisions are mainly responsible for training killers and carrying out assassination missions. and, when necessary, to disseminate the teachings of the Assasin sect to the followers of other sects. The heads of its branches are all appointed by the old men in the mountains. All actions are controlled by it.
This Tuugdi is from the Assasin branch in the river.
It was only when he became an adult that he was sent to Alamut, the base camp of the old man in the mountains, to receive his final baptism. That is, to exchange the lies of heaven for their sworn following.
Degunaba also spent a lot of money to discover the hiding place of the River Branch. And with the money, he bribed the bishop inside and learned the whereabouts of Tuugdi.
When Li Chengji heard this, he knew that this was great news. Because as the saying goes, shoveling grass does not remove the roots, and the spring breeze blows and grows. If the Assasin faction fails to assassinate again, it will definitely send another assassin.
Although he believed that with some attention on his own, it would be difficult for the Assassins to succeed. But I am not afraid of 10,000 in everything, but I am afraid of what happens. Moreover, these assassins are all fanatics who do not want to die, and it is difficult to prevent them.
For example, Saladin, the founder of the Abuyu dynasty in Egypt, was assassinated several times by Assasin assassins. The most dangerous one is to hide poison in a cup. If it weren't for Saladin's great life at that time, he would have been drunk by others.
This Muslim spiritual leader, who resisted the Western crusade, could not say that he had met the true God in advance.
In the end, he used force to promote peace, and used a large price to negotiate with the old man in the mountains. This prompted him to agree not to send Assassins to take Saladin's life again.
There was also the Seljuk Sultan Sanjar, who led his army to attack Alamut. That night, an Assassin guarded his pillow with a dagger and a letter. It was written the precept of the old man of the mountain: 'If I have no good intentions towards the Sultan, then the dagger by the pillow will be stuck in the Sultan's chest.' The Sultan should know that even if I am at the top of a lonely mountain at this moment, I can command those under your command. ’。
Despite the exaggeration of these rumors, in the spirit of caution, Lee Seung-ji did not dare to underestimate the Assasin Assassins.
Of course, it is impossible to bow to the old man in the mountain. Since someone else wants to take his own life, he must make him pay the price no matter what. Therefore, pulling out the nails of the old man in the mountain in the river is the best means of revenge.
In this way, in a short period of time, the threat posed to themselves by the Assasin faction can also be minimized.
However, although he was impressed, he did not immediately agree. Instead, he said that he had to think about it and let Degunaba go back and wait for news.
Ever since he was allowed to leave the Governor's Palace, Degunaba has been waiting for Lee Seung-gil to wake up and discuss the matter. Therefore, when he heard this, he did not want to leave like this.
But Li Chengji has ignored her! I went into the courtyard by myself and came to the door of the jade-like house.
I knocked on it, but there was no movement inside. Li Chengji tried to push the door, but it was locked.
He stood and shouted the name of the jade a few times, but there was no answer.
At this time, Degunaba also came in. Seeing that Li Chengji had eaten the closed door, he persuaded loudly: "Don't knock!" After the jade girl returned to the room, the door was never opened. ”。
As if Li Chengji didn't believe it, he added: "Don't shout!" No one will answer you inside. ”。
Li Chengji also understands the jade-like temperament. When she doesn't want to speak, even if the true God comes, it is difficult for her to speak. Then he gave up and turned and went out of the courtyard.
Degunaba still followed, and there was a big plan that Li Chengji would not leave if he did not agree.
Halfway through, I happened to bump into Li Dali, who came after hearing the news. First, he saluted and shouted to the young master. Then he took out three letterheads from his sleeve and handed them to Li Chengji.
"Go back! Tomorrow I will discuss this matter with you. ", commanded Degunaba, and Li Chengji, under the guidance of Li Dali, went to the study of the mansion.
When I opened the first letterhead with the urgent mark of the Ministry of Affairs, the words "Da Liao Xing Troops Preparing for War" were displayed in front of me. However, after Yelu Chahuchi, the son of the king of Hezhou County, fled back to Balasagon and complained to the Holy Lord in front of the Manchu civil and military forces that Huihe Yidu protected Ba and Shua Erte's Jin surrendered to Mongolia and brutally killed the Manmen of the Haijun Wangfu.
As soon as this news came out, it immediately aroused the indignation of the Manchu civil and military forces. Although the generals actively asked for battle, the Wenchens led by Li Shichang, the Zhongshu Order, were more willing to take a long-term view.
Li Chengji knows his father's temperament, and he is not surprised. But this matter has a lot to do with it, and there are many generals in the court and the central government who come from the Ni Thorn Department. Those who are close to it are even more prosperous. After the death of the elder of his family, he naturally felt deeply unjust.
In addition, Yeluzi was responding from the side, and Yelucha Huchi tried his best to speak out in the court. As a result, the Wenchen led by Li Shichang had to be forced to agree to the matter of raising troops.
It's just that it's cold and snowy at the moment, and it's not suitable for marching. Therefore, they only tried their best to raise food and grass and prepare their troops for war.
Although this incident affected Li Shichang's prestige in the court, the fact that Da Liao sent troops back to He was a good thing. Because no matter whether they win or lose, the DPRK and China will not put too much energy on the river.
The second letter is from the Ministry of War. Looking at the payment, it is Li Atmosphere's handwritten letter. It mainly stated the capture and resettlement of Nishapur County, and finally gave a few greetings, which was also good news.
But when he opened the third letter, Li Chengji's face instantly became ugly.