In the private room of the restaurant, Ji Wenhai's mouth was open and he couldn't wait to stuff two wild duck eggs. He felt that he had heard it wrong, he must have heard it wrong, how could the proprietor of the shopkeeper Fei be a person from the Nanping camp.

A cold light shot out of Fan Jiachang's eyes, "Do you say it again?" ”

Ying Shoushan solemnly hugged his fists, "In Xiananping, the commander of the battalion army should guard the mountain!" ”

"Good! It's good, it's so crisp to admit it, and Lord Ben admires it. Come on, take these two down for me! ”

Fan Jiachang gave an order, and more than a dozen guards in civilian clothes suddenly rushed in outside the door. Fei De was shocked, and just as he was about to make a move, he saw Ying Shoushan raise his hand and say.

"Feder, don't resist. Master Fan, before leaving, I hope that Lord Fan will hand over a letter for you. This letter was jointly signed by my military advisor Mo Kun and Lu Mu, the governor of Western Vietnam, to His Majesty Deguang, and I hope that Lord Fan will pass it on. Ying Shoushan said, and took out the letter from his arms.

Fan Jiachang frowned, and cautiously took it, "Take them away." ”

Ying Shoushan and Feder did not resist, and let the plainclothes guards take them out. As soon as the upstairs private room moved, Min Chengjiaohe and others who were waiting downstairs were also besieged by the guards.

Ji Wenhai wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead, followed behind Fan Jiachang and said carefully, "Lord Fan, Xia Guan really doesn't know that these two people are the work of the enemy country. I also hope that the lord Haihan, even if the lower official has eight heads, he does not dare to do anything to cooperate with the enemy. ”

Fan Jiachang suddenly stopped, his eyes were cold, and he whispered, "These two people are escorted to my house, and the news must not be leaked." Later, when you come to clean up the aftermath, you will say that these two people have a great disrespect in their words because of the tax issue, and they have been escorted to the government for responsibility. Remember, if this news leaks out, beware of the risk of annihilation. ”

Ji Wenhai shuddered when he heard this, and quickly nodded, "Xia Guan understands, please rest assured." ”

"You stay here first, and I'll leave first." After Fan Jiachang finished speaking, he walked out.

Ying Shoushan and Fei De were escorted into a carriage, while Min Cheng Jiaohe and others were taken to the official yamen. On the carriage, Fei De looked at Ying Shoushan worriedly, and Ying Shoushan glanced at him to calm him down.

After a while, Fan Jiachang returned to the house. Looking at the vehicle escorting the mountain, Fan Jiachang carefully instructed the housekeeper, "Hold the two people you brought separately, be sure to guard them tightly, and no one should approach them." ”

The housekeeper was shocked, knowing that a repeat offender had been escorted, and asked cautiously, "My lord, do you want to bring torture instruments?" ”

Fan Jiachang shook his head, "No need, no one is allowed to approach them without my order." Otherwise, there will be no mercy! ”

"No!" The steward agreed, and hurried to do it.

Fan Jiachang came to the hall, took out Ying Shoushan's letter, looked at the lamp and candle, and found that the fire paint mark on it was very complete, and if he wanted to read it, he had to break the seal. Fan Jiachang didn't open the letter, he pondered alone for a long time, he knew that the stakes were so important that he didn't dare to open it privately.

"Come, prepare the horse, I want to enter the palace."

Fan Jiachang didn't dare to make decisions without authorization, such a major event related to the pattern of the world must be truthfully reported to Deguang. Otherwise, a small error in judgment is likely to lead to the catastrophe of the Mixc.

In the palace, Deguang had just finished dinner and was browsing the map of Daxia with emotion. Once upon a time, the ancestors of the Zhao family fought in all directions, and the five kingdoms in the world were the only ones in Great Xia. In the blink of an eye, it has only been a hundred years, but Great Xia has fallen to such a state. Strong enemies are raging, internal thieves are dominant, and the king's house has no prestige at all. What's even more infuriating is that even the small capital dares to disobey the king's orders.

Deguang also wanted to intimidate the Quartet like the ancestors, but the situation in the entire Great Xia was very unfavorable to the royal family. Even said that even Deguang did not dare to talk about sending troops easily. Although Tokuryu Chan took the crown of emperor, Tokumitsu knew that Kyoto was still not a situation that he could dominate. Relying on the strength of Yixiang City, let alone participating in the battle of Melan City, even if it is a little difficult to deal with the many capitals below.

Deguang was sighing with emotion, and the eunuch on duty came to report, saying that Fan Jiachang had something urgent to see. Deguang was worried that he couldn't find anyone to say what was in his heart, so he hurriedly asked Fan Jiachang to enter the hall.

As soon as Fan Jiachang walked in, Deguang said, "Aiqing, I'm depressed, just right, accompany me to have a few drinks." ”

"Your Majesty, the minister has something important to report. I'm afraid I have to disturb His Majesty's Yaxing. Fan Jiachang bowed and said.

Deguang frowned, "Aiqing, is it possible that it is another official matter?" ”

"Your Majesty~!" Fan Jiachang said, looking left and right cautiously.

Deguang was stunned, "What, is it a major military matter?" ”

Fan Jiachang hesitated, but did not dare to speak. Although this is Deguang's palace, this matter is too important, and Fan Jiachang also has to guard against secret agents hidden among the eunuchs on duty. After all, the palace of Yixiang City is not like the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which has been screened layer by layer, in case there are secret agents hiding in it, once this matter is leaked out, it will also put Yixiang City in an extremely passive situation.

Deguang thought for a moment and immediately ordered, "You all stand down." ”

Seeing that the palace maids and eunuchs had all retreated, Fan Jiachang stepped forward and bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, this evening, the minister~ caught two important spies. ”

When Deguang heard this, he sneered and said, "In turbulent years, what's the fuss about catching one or two spies." ”

"Your Majesty, these two spies can be said to have been arrested on their own initiative. Your Majesty may not believe it, but one of them is the messenger of ~ Mokun Lu Mu, and wants to secretly ask to see Your Majesty. ”

"What?" Deguang stood up suddenly.

Fan Jiachang hurriedly explained in detail about tonight's banquet, and after speaking, he took out the letter written by Mokun Lu Mu and respectfully presented it.

Deguang was a little flustered, and quickly took the letter. Deguang was cautious, leaned under the lamp and candle to look at the fire paint, and then tore open the seal. Fan Jiachang stood with his hands in hand and waited silently. He didn't know the content of the letter, but from Ying Shoushan's words, Fan Jiachang could probably guess something.

After Deguang saw it, he couldn't help but set off a monstrous wave in his heart. Deguang suppressed the shock in his heart, hesitated slightly, and handed over the letter, "Jiachang, you can analyze it." ”

Fan Jiachang hurriedly bowed forward and took the letter, and after reading the content above, Fan Jiachang looked up at Deguang in surprise, "Your Majesty, this matter ~ The minister does not dare to speak falsely, and please ask Your Majesty to call the shots." ”

Deguang looked at Fan Jiachang with deep eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Jiachang, here are just you and me, the two of you, I have something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

"But I don't know, what does Your Majesty mean?" Fan Jiachang asked rhetorically.

Deguang calmed down for a moment and said, "If you can really get Duan Lang to death, I~ am a little tempted." ”

When Fan Jiachang heard this, he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty must not, this matter is related to the survival of the entire royal family." Your Majesty, once the people of the world learn that you have secretly communicated with the foreign invaders, I am afraid that Yixiang City will be in chaos. ”

Deguang was stunned for a long time, of course he knew that he could vent his selfishness by doing this, but he would definitely be scolded by the world afterwards. However, the conditions offered by Mokun Lu Mu are too tempting, after all, Duan Lang is not dead, and his country cannot be guaranteed at all. If he could secretly join forces to kill Duan Lang's army, Deguang would be nothing more than ceding a small amount of land. For the current Deguang, being able to dominate the entire Great Xia is his real expectation.

"Aiqing, I know the consequences of this. But if that Duan Lang wins, do you think I can still dominate the entire Great Xia? What's more, Mo Kun and Lu Mu all have a threat between the lines. If I don't agree, they will withdraw from Great Xia, or even directly abandon Duan Lang to attack my Yixiang City. Tell me, how do I choose? ”

"Your Majesty, the minister knows that the stakes are high, so he has blocked the news. In this matter, the minister felt that he could neither agree nor provoke Mokun Lu Mu. Once their coalition forces evacuate Great Xia, I am afraid that this world will fall into the hands of Duan Lang. The minister felt that His Majesty could use the strategy of delay to force them to fight Duan Lang in a decisive battle. When the time comes, we can reap the benefits of the fishermen. ”

Deguang thought for a moment and looked at him, "Where is the messenger now?" ”

"The minister has secretly imprisoned them in the palace, and no one is allowed to approach them."

Deguang hesitated for a moment and said, "It's better to discuss this matter with General Sun." Also, go and bring the messenger, and I will take care of it myself. ”

"Your Majesty, by all means, it's not that the minister doesn't believe General Sun Gang, it's just that the fewer people who know about this matter, the better. Before His Majesty made a decision, the minister felt that it was better to ~ avoid other ministers for the time being. Fan Jiachang said cautiously.

Deguang was stunned for a moment, nodded after a little thought, and said, "It's okay, I'll see the messenger first." ”

"Obey! Your Majesty will go back to the house and bring people over. ”

Fan Jiachang knew that without his own orders, the government would not release people. In this case, it is better to run it yourself, and the province will have extra branches.

In less than a stick of incense, Ying Shoushan was taken to the palace. Ever since he was escorted into Fan Jiachang's mansion, Ying Shoushan knew that Deguang would definitely see him. No matter how hostile the two sides are, when it comes to Deguang's Jiangshan Sheji, he will definitely think about it in the long run. If Duan Lang really bans the Great Xia Emperor's family, what is the use of him insisting on public opinion. For the imperial family, public opinion is nothing more than a product of the foundation of power. Even the basic rights of the royal family are deprived, and public opinion is nothing more than an ethereal thing.

Ying Shoushan was brought to the court, and looking at the few personal guards, Ying Shoushan said that these two steps were successful.

Ying Shou took a step forward on the mountain, knelt down on one knee and said, "The commander of the Nanping battalion should guard the mountain and meet Emperor Deguang of Great Xia. ”

Deguang looked at Fan Jiachang, and then at the guards on the left and right, and then pretended to be calm and said, "Get up." ”

"Your Majesty Emperor Xie Daxia." Ying Shoushan stood up and glanced at Deguang calmly.

"Since you are the commander of the Nanping battalion, do you know that you and my Yixiang City are friends and foes. Sneaking into my Billion Elephant City, do you think I won't dare to kill you? Deguang said threateningly.

"Your Majesty the Great Xia Emperor, the two countries are at war. With His Majesty's benevolence, I don't feel that I will worry about my life. Ying Shoushan said calmly.

Deguang snorted, "A little messenger, I don't disdain to disgrace my reputation. I just want to know, why did Mo Kun Lu Mu think I could ally with them when he was so whimsical? ”

"Your Majesty Deguang, this matter is not a whimsical of my military advisor and the Governor, but it is just a general trend forced by the situation. Between you and me, cooperation is mutually beneficial, otherwise that section of Lang will definitely take advantage of the opportunity. ”

"Shut up, I am the emperor of Great Xia, and I am in alliance with you and others, how can you let me face the subjects of the world."

Ying Shoushan smiled slightly, "Your Majesty Deguang, the subjects of the world also need to be gracious and powerful. Otherwise, the subjects will become the people. Just like Duan Lang, if it weren't for the favor of the two emperors of Great Xia, he would not have become today's Duan Lang. Your Majesty should understand that our coalition army invaded Great Xia only for small profits. And that Duan Lang wanted to annex the entire Great Xia. When the time comes, the royal family will be cut off, and your majesty will talk about your own subjects? ”

Deguang gritted his teeth, Ying Shoushan's words were poking at his sore spot, but with the West Vietnam Coalition Army, Deguang still didn't dare to make this determination.

"Commander, don't forget that I am the king of Great Xia, and I am afraid that my ancestors and ancestors will not forgive me."

Ying Shoushan hugged his fists, "Your Majesty Deguang, I understand Your Majesty's distress below." But there is a plan under him that will allow His Majesty to achieve what he wants. can kill Duan Lang's army, and it will not let the world scold. I don't know Your Majesty, can you listen to it? ”

Deguang was stunned for a moment, and Fan Jiachang also said, "If you can save Your Majesty from the disease of the people of the world, and you can represent Nanping and Xiyue, you can listen to your strategy." ”

Ying Shoushan looked at Fan Jiachang, smiled slightly, reached into his arms and took out two letter seals, "This is the personal letter seal of the Mokun military master and Lu Mududu, what this commander said can definitely represent them." As the masters of the two armies, the military advisor and the governor can fully represent the interests of their respective countries. ”

Fan Jiachang hurriedly took it and handed it to Deguang. The two carefully identified it, this kind of superb chicken blood seal is not something that can be forged by the people. Moreover, they are all marked with official seals, which are obviously given by the lords of various countries.

Deguang looked up at Ying Shoushan and asked, "Ying Ling, but I don't know what you have to do, can you avoid being treated by the people of the world?" ”

When Ying Shoushan heard this, he knew that there was eighty percent hope for this matter. It seems that, as Mo Kun said, the biggest enemy in Deguang's heart is not them, but Duan Lang.

"Your Majesty, as far as I know, that Duan Lang is still a rebellious minister of your Great Xia Dynasty, and it seems that he has never given him Zhaoxue, right?"

Deguang was stunned for a moment and nodded, "Yes, although I issued a decree to reward him for his anti-enemy behavior, the decree promulgated during the Delong period still works. ”

"In this case, it shows that Your Majesty's enemy is not only our West Vietnam Ping Coalition Army, but also Duan Lang's enemy of Great Xia. Am I right? ”

Deguang and Fan Jiachang glanced at each other, nodded and said, "Yes, so to speak." ”

"Well, Your Majesty can completely send troops to Melan City in the guise of resisting the enemy. At that time, when the army is in a decisive battle, His Majesty's soldiers and horses will attack us to resist the enemy, and the attack on Duan Lang's department will still be to eradicate the enemy soldiers. The world's major affairs have always been the strong to speak, as long as you and I eradicate Duan Lang's troops on the battlefield, Your Majesty can completely shift the responsibility to the coalition army. At that time, the words of the loser will only become an excuse for his defeat. And your Majesty Deguang's army is still a mighty army against the enemy. It's just that the Elephant City can't stand alone, so it reached a peace agreement with the coalition forces. In this way, it is difficult to argue whether it is true or false, and the subjects of the world can only believe in the strong. After all, history is written by the victors. ”

Ying Shoushan looked at Delong and Fan Jiachang with a confident smile, he knew in his heart that the two of them wanted to eradicate Duan Lang at all, but they were hesitant under the pressure of the people. Just break this point, Ying Shoushan believes that they will agree to his plan. Of course, a detailed plan will need to be carefully consulted.

In the palace of Yixiang City, Deguang and Fan Jiachang were finally moved by Ying Shoushan's words. Analyzing the pros and cons, Western Vietnam just wants the land of three cities. If they could secretly join forces to give Duan Lang a fatal blow, the entire Great Xia would still be under Deguang's power. After two hours of debate and analysis, Deguang finally made up his mind.

Early the next morning, Deguang did not go to court. Fan Jiachang took four entourages and rushed to Kyoto to meet Delong, after all, this kind of important matter, Deguang also needs to ask Delong's consent.

Ten days later, Fan Jiachang returned to Yixiang City with a tired body. According to the conspiracy of the two parties, Ying Shoushan left Yixiang City with a secret covenant.

Three days later, Kyoto and the Elephant City sent men and horses to Jigang City at the same time. The soldiers and horses of the two armies gathered in one place, and Deguang canonized Fan Jiachang as the generalissimo of soldiers and horses in the name of the emperor of Great Xia, and led the army to Molan City. This time, Deguang did not use the veteran Sun Bing, and Delong did not send the general Chuti. Even the entire army does not have generals above the general level, and the highest weight is only at the level of Qianzong.

In doing so, Deguang and Delong handed over all the power to Fan Jiachang, and he carried out the final fatal blow. Moreover, they will claim that Duan Lang's army was strangled by the enemy in the melee, and it will be difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood at that time, and the people of Daxia will not know the truth at all. What the subjects of the world need is a peaceful life, and as for who can dominate the country, this is not something that the people can say.