"Why? Isn't our strategy to fight a war of attrition with them? This withdrawal is not a waste of all the work that has been made. Tian Wuheng didn't understand Tian Wuji's actions.

Tian Wuji said with a smile: "At this time, Xiao Che suddenly sent troops to force me to withdraw, and there is only one possibility, that is, something big is about to happen within the Song Kingdom. ”

"Could it be related to Deng Yuanjue?" Tian Wuheng's first reaction was him.

Tian Wuji shook his head: "I don't know, but it is very likely to be him, I heard that Situ Li Yuanqing of the Song Kingdom has just been beheaded by Xiao Daocheng, and Sikong Cui Yi has also been dismissed, how many great families in the Great Song Dynasty have experienced this kind of blow, and they will definitely make a big move next, the Deng family is now the head of the family, and it is impossible for him not to participate in it." ”

Tian Wuheng was overjoyed: "As long as they are in chaos, then our chance will come." ”

"Okay, I've been fooled, let's fulfill Xiao Che's wish first, and order the withdrawal of the army. Let the warships of the Angry Jiao Gang also temporarily withdraw from Xiakou. Tian Wuji officially gave the order.

"General, do you really want to go to Danyang? I can't trust those guys. Deng Yuanjue passed through Jingzhou on his way to Danyang, and Wu Teng persuaded.

Deng Yuanjue was a little helpless: "No matter whether there is a trap waiting for me in Danyang, I must go, otherwise it will chill the hearts of the wealthy families." ”

"Then you should also bring more people, Wenhao and Yunjing are not by your side, what if you encounter an ambush. No, let me bring a group of men with you. Wu Teng saw that there were few people around Deng Yuanjue, and he was still not at ease.

Deng Yuanjue said with a smile: "Neither of us is in Shouchun, so we can only leave the writer to preside over the overall situation, and as for Yunjing, he still has to keep an eye on the eldest prince Xiao Yin." You can't go with me, Jingzhou is very important, it is where our gateway is, in addition to guarding here, you also have to guard against the third prince Xiao Che. ”

After speaking, Deng Yuanjue whispered a few words to Wu Teng, Wu Teng's face changed after hearing this, nodded heavily, and said: "It's just that there are only so many people around you, is it really okay?" ”

Lin Wenying, the elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect who had been following Deng Yuanjue's side, was unhappy: "Why is it that Senior Nephew Wu, are you not confident in us old guys?" Why don't we go through a few tricks and let you see if it's okay? ”

Wu Teng hurriedly waved his hand: "Don't dare, I didn't mean that, it's just that the safety of the general is related to the situation in the whole world, and there must be no mistakes." ”

Lin Wenying expressed his understanding: "Don't worry, as long as we still have a breath of air, we will never allow anyone to hurt half a hair of senior brother." ”

Deng Yuanjue didn't stay long in Jingzhou, and after a few more words with Wu Teng, he continued to rush to Danyang.

Three days later, in a small forest outside Danyang City, Deng Yuanjue met the elderly Prime Minister Chen Guoqing and Sikong Cui Yi.

"Prime Minister, why did you come in person, what is there to let Yuanming come, such a long way, if there is a mistake in the middle of the way, how can I feel at ease." Deng Yuanjue thought that Chen Guoqing would let his eldest son Chen Yuanming come over, after all, Chen Guoqing was over seventy years old, and it was difficult to guarantee that there would be no accidents on such a long mountain road.

Chen Guoqing patted his chest unconvinced: "General, don't underestimate me, my body is still strong." It's helpless to invite you to come this time, you must know the situation in Jianye, Li Situ is dead, Cui Sikong is also dismissed, if it weren't for Your Majesty's old age, I am afraid that my position as prime minister will not be kept. His Majesty punished me for thinking about it at home, I don't need to go to court, I will take the opportunity to come to Danyang to find you, just to discuss how to deal with it in the future. ”

Deng Yuanjue looked apologetic: "Speaking of Li Situ's death, it's all my fault, if it weren't for the fact that you have been secretly helping me raise food and grass for the past half a year, I wouldn't have been able to hold on for a long time." ”

Cui Yi patted Deng Yuanjue on the shoulder: "The general doesn't have to blame himself, there has long been an agreement between our families that in the face of the suppression of the imperial power, we will definitely join forces to resist." Now that the situation has developed to the current situation, I would like to ask, General, what are your plans? Go back to Jianye or support troops in Chu to stand on their own? ”

Deng Yuanjue was stunned, he didn't expect Cui Yi to be so direct: "My Deng family has been loyal ministers of the Great Song Dynasty for generations, and it is the same when I come here." Don't hide it from the two of you, it's been seven years since the start of the army, and I also want to go back to Jianye to have a look, but I'm afraid that once I return to Jianye, I will lose my freedom. ”

"Then you plan to stay in Shouchun forever?" Cui Yi asked again.

When Deng Yuanjue heard this, he was even more puzzled: "Cui Sikong, what do you mean?" ”

Cui Yi said lightly: "I have been dismissed, I am no longer Sikong, whether I can be Sikong again depends on you, the general." ”

Deng Yuanjue seemed to understand something, and pretended to be puzzled: "Then what do I need to do to reinstate you?" ”

Cui Yi stepped forward and leaned into Deng Yuanjue's ear and said, "It's very simple, as long as you are willing to return to Jianye with us this time, then I can be reinstated." ”

Deng Yuanjue sneered: "Is the Prime Minister also thinking the same way?" ”

"Alas!" Chen Guoqing sighed: "General, this time we are sorry for you, if you don't do this, our two families will also be in trouble." ”

Deng Yuanjue was calm and calm: "Prime Minister, you don't have to blame yourself, I won't blame you, when we are in this position today, we need to consider far more than ourselves, and the interests of the family will always come first." ”

After speaking, Deng Yuanjue shouted loudly to the surroundings: "Come out, my old friend, I know you are nearby, and we haven't seen each other for many years." ”

"Hahahaha, the general is still as insightful as before, and he guessed that Yan was also nearby." As soon as the words fell, Yan Chixing walked out from behind a big tree not far away.

Deng Yuanjue glanced at him: "Why are you alone?" Your friends from the Condor Castle are also invited to come out and meet them, and we also have a lot of acquaintances in the Heavenly Sword Gate. ”

Yan Chixing clapped his hands, and a row of killers sprang out on both sides.

Lin Wenying stepped forward and blocked Deng Yuanjue behind him: "Lord Yan Castle, your Divine Eagle Castle has been competing with our Heavenly Sword Sect for the name of the first sect of the Great Song Dynasty a few years ago, and today it happens to be a winner together." ”

Yan Chixing put his hands behind his back and said disdainfully, "Elder Lin, do you think you are qualified to do it with me?" Except for the head of the Heavenly Sword Gate, only General Deng can say such things to me. ”

Lin Wenying was furious when she heard this, and she drew her knife and was about to slash towards Yan Chixing. An old man beside Yan Chixing also jumped out, blocking Lin Wenying's knife with a sword, and the two immediately fought together. Then all the masters present from the Heavenly Sword Gate and the Divine Eagle Castle also swarmed up, and the scene was quite chaotic.

Yan Chixing continued to walk towards Deng Yuanjue: "Are you going back to Jianye with me, or will we also make a few moves?" Although you rarely make a move, I know that your martial arts are extraordinary, and the senior brother of the dignified Heavenly Sword Sect, how can your martial arts be worse than Ding Jiaxuan's? ”

"Wait." Deng Yuanjue stretched out his hand to stop Yan Chixing's advance: "I'm curious, why do you want to come back?" Don't you also dislike Your Majesty? Why work for him? ”

Yan Chixing stopped: "Did you send someone to kill the crown prince Xiao Daoyuan back then?" ”

Deng Yuanjue was slightly stunned, as if he was recalling the events of the year: "Yes, it is indeed I who sent the people from the Heavenly Sword Sect to kill, but it was Xiao Daocheng who gave the order, and if you want to take revenge, it seems that you should go to him first, not kill me for him." ”

Yan Chixing lowered his voice and said, "How do you know that I didn't seek revenge on him?" I won't let him or you go. ”

Deng Yuanjue was shocked: "No wonder I heard that Xiao Daocheng's health has been getting worse and worse in the past two years, it turned out that you were secretly making trouble?" So Li Situ's death must have something to do with you, right? ”

Yan Chixing's face was expressionless: "This is all your own guess, I haven't said anything, even if I say anything, I won't admit it." ”

Deng Yuanjue glanced at Chen Guoqing and Cui Yi, who were watching the battle in the distance, and said with a wry smile: "The two of them are also deceived by you, Danyang is not only the burial place you found for me, but also for the two of them?" ”

Yan Chixing laughed: "The general is really not afraid of danger, and his mind can still be so sober at this time." You're right, but it's not me who wants to kill them, do they think they can continue to stay in the political arena of the Great Song Dynasty by helping Xiao Daocheng eradicate you? Hahaha, it's too naïve, such a good opportunity to eradicate the family, how could Xiao Daocheng let it go, kill the two of them later, and then push it on you, do you say that other wealthy families will believe it? After all, you were tricked by the two of them this time. ”

Deng Yuanjue also smiled: "After I die, Xiao Daocheng can also give me a charge of supporting the army and standing on my own feet, and eradicate all my Deng family." When the time comes, you will wave your troops north again and take back all the Chu land that I occupy now, and Xiao Daocheng will almost die at that time. Before he died, you pretended to depose the crown prince Xiao Yan under his will, and then randomly selected a young son from the royal family to be a puppet, won't this flower and country come to you? ”

Yan Chixing laughed: "The general is really a good script, but I still say that, it's all your guess, I won't admit it." ”

Deng Yuanjue snorted coldly: "Don't be too happy too early, although your plan is perfect, there must be a premise, that is, to kill me first, let me see if you have this ability." ”

While speaking, Deng Yuanjue's figure flashed, and a palm slapped towards Yan Chixing like a sea of mountains.

Yan Chixing said happily when he saw this: "I know that you are hiding deeply, let me take a good look at how powerful you are today." After speaking, he also used the Eagle Claw Hand of the Eagle Castle to attack Deng Yuanjue's right shoulder, Deng Yuanjue's right shoulder shrank slightly, and his head came out slightly to the left.

Yan Chixing fell short of a grasp, slightly stunned, it is said that he grabbed it like this, and the strength of his fingers shrouded Zhang Xu Fangyuan, Deng Yuanjue didn't say that he gave way to each other, even if he jumped quickly, he would never be able to avoid him so much, but Deng Yuanjue just unloaded all his strength so simply.

Yan Chixing was slightly angry in his heart, and when he raised his left palm, he shouted: "Look at the fist!" His right hand slapped out, and Deng Yuanjue slapped back with his left hand, only to feel that the opponent's palm power was as if it were nothing, and he couldn't help but be secretly surprised, and he didn't dare to have any reservations, and showed all his martial arts.