Chapter 192: With words
The birds are all hidden, and the cunning rabbit is cooked by the dog; If people are carefree, they don't have to worry, and disasters are in vain!
"Save the life of the Righteous Emperor? Where does this begin? Zhang Liang was very puzzled by Lu Chen's words. In his opinion, Emperor Yi no longer had any real power. Xiang Yu is also very satisfied as an overlord, and he has no intention of being an emperor like Emperor Qin. Therefore, it should imitate the Warring States regulations and treat Emperor Yi as the son of Zhou Tianzi, just put it there, and the conquest can be in the name of Emperor Yi, so that he can not only sit on the world, but also not become the target of public criticism.
Seeing that Zhang Liang was unclear, Lu Chen hurriedly explained: "Lord Zhang, I received the grace of Emperor Yi and became Situ. Ben has no intention of fighting for any power. After the Hongmen, Emperor Yi's power fell and was forcibly relocated to Chenxian by Xiang Yu, I really expected to accompany him to go with him, and I could be regarded as fulfilling my duty as a courtier, but in recent days, I found that Xiang Yu's escort of Emperor Yi's troops was extremely slow. Originally, the sooner the Yi Emperor was placed, the better. But they did the opposite, and I suspect that they are looking for an opportunity to poison the righteous emperor. After much discussion with Emperor Yi, he hurriedly sent me out in disguise to ask for help from you. I hope that Lord Zhang will remember the love of the past and save the righteous emperor! “
Zhang Liang looked at the anxious Lu Chen, his heart was full of reverence and admiration. A righteous emperor who has lost power, others are afraid of him, but he is willing to accompany the other party to the "cage" like the county town. This made Zhang Liang sincerely admire him. Zhang Liang didn't know what a loyal minister should look like, but he was sure that Lu Chen was!
"Lord Lu, you are affectionate, righteous, and loyal. I admire it very much. But you have also seen that I myself am still a mud bodhisattva crossing the river - I can't protect myself, how can I save the righteous emperor? Zhang Liang was telling the truth. At this moment, he is not only physically ill, but also has not many soldiers and horses in his hands, and he has no ability to rescue the righteous emperor.
After listening to Zhang Liang's words, Lu Chen hurriedly continued: "Lord Zhang, Emperor Yi is already disheartened, he only wants to be able to live, and he has long dared not hope for any rights and wealth. I can't bear to see him die. I also know your difficulties, but please think of a way to save him! After speaking, he clenched his fists and knelt in front of Zhang Liang.
Zhang Liang didn't expect that Lu Chen would not hesitate to grovel and plead with himself in order to save Emperor Yi. He hurriedly helped the other party up, and at the same time began to think about how to relieve the crisis of the righteous emperor.
"Lord Lu, are you sure that Xiang Yu's sergeant will harm Emperor Yi? In my opinion, Xiang Yu doesn't seem to have this intention. If he keeps the righteous emperor in the palm of his hand, it is far more advantageous than killing him. At least now is not the time to get rid of the Righteous Emperor! ”
"Master Zhang, I can't hide it. I suspect that this matter was instructed by Fan Zeng. Although Xiang Yu had no such intention, he was afraid that Fan Zeng might not be satisfied. I think he wants to get rid of the righteous emperor and blame others! Let the princes respect Xiang Yu. At that time, the world will be commanded. When the princes were paralyzed, they would break each one, so as to help Xiang Yu become the emperor! ”
Lu Chen's words are not unreasonable, and Zhang Liang has already thought of this relationship at this time. As for the candidate to blame, it is estimated that he and King Han will not be able to escape one of them. If it was Fan Zeng's idea, he believed it 100%. But if this is the case, then it will be even more troublesome to rescue Emperor Yi, because Fan Zeng has always been leaky in doing things.
After pondering for a long time, Zhang Liang suddenly asked Lu Chen: "Lord Lu, I don't know which general under Xiang Yu escorted Emperor Yi?" ”
As soon as he heard Zhang Liang ask about the situation of the troops, Lu Chen hurriedly replied: "It is Yingbu under Xiang Yu, who led 30,000 soldiers to escort Emperor Yi. This person also joined forces with me to fight against the tyrannical Qin. The two of us have some friendship, so he didn't embarrass me along the way. ”
Hearing that the leading general was Yingbu, Zhang Liang's eyes suddenly lit up. After thinking about it for a while, he said to Lu Chen: "Lord Lu, it may be dangerous for the righteous emperor to be someone else, but since he is the leader of the Yingbu army, maybe he can be regarded as the righteous emperor's life!" ”
Hearing Zhang Liang's words, Lu Chen knew that the other party already had an idea. Hurriedly arched his hand and asked, "What is the magic method of Lord Zhang, please let me know!" ”
I saw Zhang Liang make a gesture to Lu Chen, signaling the other party to sit close to him. It's like whispering.
When Lu Chen saw it, he hurriedly sat next to Zhang Liang, waiting for the other party's idea.
"Lord Lu, Yingbu is brave. But it is also very cautious. This person has an old friend of mine, but unfortunately he let me go once, and I really can't come forward. But you can understand it, he is not a reckless person, as long as your words are reasonable, he will definitely listen. ”
Hearing Zhang Liang's analysis, Lu Chen nodded casually. But then he asked: "Then how should I talk to him in order to dispel his idea of assassinating Emperor Yi?" ”
Zhang Liang smiled slightly, and then replied mysteriously: "If this matter is arranged by Fan Zeng, then he Yingbu naturally has a bottom in his heart." All you have to do is tell him twelve words! Flying birds; Good bow hidden! The cunning rabbit died; Lackeys cooked! ”
Regarding Zhang Liang's words, Lu Chen was very puzzled. He looked at Zhang Liang blankly, as if waiting for the other party's explanation.
Zhang Liang saw that he still didn't understand, so he continued: "Fan Zeng is ruthless and vicious, and he is scheming. He only has Xiang Yu's great cause in his heart. Today, he asked Yingbu to solve the Yi Emperor. In other days, if the matter is revealed, then Fan Zeng will not hesitate to push Yingbu out and become a scapegoat. At that time, Yingbu could not tell even if he had a thousand mouths. You just have to tell him to stay a line and see each other. I believe that he will naturally understand this truth. As for how to make Yingbu communicate and you and Emperor Yi can survive, I believe I don't need to teach you. ”
Lu Chen nodded thoughtfully, after digesting most of Zhang Liang's words. He got up and bowed to Zhang Liang.
"I see! Thank you for your advice. If you can get out of danger this time, Emperor Yi and I will be grateful for your great kindness! After that, Lu Chen was about to prepare to leave.
Zhang Liang had asked him to rest for the night. But thinking that saving people is like fighting fire, he never said anything to save him. just personally sent the other party away, and at the same time instructed before parting: "Lord Lu, I am not a high-ranking person, but I am only touched by your loyalty, and I really feel that Emperor Yi is pitiful, so I came up with this plan for you." Whether it will succeed or not is unknown! Please cherish it yourself! At the time of parting, I will send you one more word, and if Yingbu hesitates, you can speak to him. Then, Zhang Liang whispered a few words in his ear.
As soon as he heard Zhang Liang's words, Lu Chen hurriedly replied: "Thank you, Lord Zhang!" Regardless of whether this time is successful or not, I dare not forget the great grace of the adults. He will be rewarded in the future, as long as it is ordered by the adults, he will definitely go to the soup and fire! With that, he drove away alone.
Looking at Lu Chen's back as he gradually moved away, Zhang Liang shook his head alone and sighed: "With such a loyal person, Emperor Yi is enough to comfort him." I just hope that both of them can save the day! ”――
At the camp of Emperor Yi, Mi Xin was anxiously waiting for Lu Chen's return. At this time, he was pacing back and forth in the room in a panic. After Lu Chen left, he felt even more lonely and helpless. But he had to get the other out of the house. Because that's the only way to live. Even if he can't be rescued, at least he can let this loyal minister who has always been with him survive!
Just when Emperor Yi was worried about whether Lu Chen would be able to meet Zhang Liang smoothly, suddenly a figure hurriedly flashed into his tent.
When Emperor Yi saw someone coming, he was shocked. After seeing that the other party was Lu Chen, he immediately stepped forward and grabbed the other party's sleeve and said hurriedly: "Lu Situ, how is it?" Have you seen Zhang Situ?! ”
Lu Chen gently signaled to the emperor to whisper, in case someone found out. Then he replied in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the minister has already met Master Zhang, and he has already made up his mind for the minister." Please rest assured that we will do our best to protect you. ”
Hearing that Lu Chen had received Zhang Liang's help, Emperor Yi calmed down. But at this moment, Yingbu suddenly rushed into his tent with the sergeant.
As soon as Yingbu saw Lu Chen dressed in a common person's attire, he immediately said coldly: "Lu Situ, I really didn't expect you to come back. Do you think I'll not know if you leave here in disguise? I wanted to let you live for the sake of fighting together in the past, but I never thought that you would go and come back. Are you really willing to die with Emperor Yi? ”
When Emperor Yi Xin and Lu Chen heard that Yingbu had already made his words clear, they knew that the other party was planning to do it.
At this time, Emperor Yi felt unprecedented helplessness and pain. But he was not afraid at all, as if he already knew that this moment had come. After enduring the grief and indignation in his heart, he said to Yingbu almost pleadingly: "General Ying, please let Lu Situ go." He has nothing to do with the matter. I hope you don't feel sorry for him. ”
When Yingbu heard Emperor Yi's words, he immediately kept looking at the other party. He really didn't expect that at this moment of life and death, the other party would actually think of saving others. But Yingbu did not promise him. Because, he can't let the living know about it!
Lu Chen was not surprised by Yingbu's words. When Emperor Yi interceded for himself, he just stared at Yingbu coldly, as if he didn't care what fate he would have. After Yingbu looked at himself and Emperor Yi silently, he said in a deep voice: "General Ying, I have something to say to you. You are a general under Xiang Yu, and you should not be afraid of me and Emperor Yi. Could you please let your sergeant wait outside the tent first? After you and I have finished speaking, I will be at your disposal next. ”
Hearing that Lu Chen had something to say to himself, Yingbu immediately looked at the other party vigilantly. After weighing it up and doing so, I finally decided to listen to what the other party had to say. Then order the sergeant to wait outside the tent!
When Lu Chen saw Yingbu, he agreed to his request. Immediately smiled at him and said, "General Ying wants to know where he is going down?" ”
Yingbu was indeed very curious about Lu Chen's whereabouts, and the other party left in disguise, but returned late at night. If you go to move the rescuers, you shouldn't come back alone, and if you are ready to flee, how can you go and come back! After being puzzled, he turned to Lu Chen and asked, "Didn't Lu Situ Mo go to find some way to save Emperor Yi?" ”
After listening to Yingbu's speculation, Lu Chen immediately smiled and said, "Exactly! ”
Yingbu was originally a joke, but he never thought that the other party was really looking for a way to save the righteous emperor as he said. At this time, he was suddenly very curious about the method that Lu Chen had found. Because he really couldn't think of any way to let Emperor Yi escape from his hands.
Seeing that Yingbu didn't understand his words, Lu Chen said in a low voice: "I went down to see Zhang Situ, and he still has twelve words for me to bring to the general!" (To be continued.) )