Chapter 716: Killing Machine
Cao Cao didn't speak for a long time, he understood what Liu Xiu meant, the interest seems to be very high, but it is not important, but the key is the first one: Liu Xiu does not participate in the war, but he wants to decide the candidate of the general, in other words, Xiao Tianzi's plan to cultivate forces loyal to him through the battle of Jizhou is a dream at all. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info []
"Deran means that you want to appoint generals?" Cao Cao said slowly, his tone was already a little stern. As a vassal king, if you want to designate the generals of the Son of Heaven to go on the expedition, if you go on the line, you can condemn him for a great crime of disrespect, and it can even be said that he has an attempt to usurp the throne.
"Mengde, don't frame it." Liu Xiu disagreed, turned over and yawned. "Why did I say I wanted to appoint? I'm just saying, I want to know. You and I are both people who lead troops, one general is incompetent, and the reason for exhausting the three armies still needs to be said? I'm not leading troops now, I don't think about it so much, I only think about whether the money lent out can be recovered, when it can be recovered, if it is a mediocre general, even if it lends him a mountain of gold, he is just a heavy captain, and we gave all our hard-earned money to Yuan Shao, then who will I talk to when the time comes? ”
Cao Cao smiled bitterly, Liu Xiu was fearless, he didn't take those moral words in his eyes at all. However, he has figured out a problem, he has always suspected that Xiao Tianzi is Liu Xiu's bloodline, but now it seems that this possibility is too small. Otherwise, there would not have been such a quarrel between their father and son, and what contradictions could not be discussed on the premise of retaining imperial power? Even if Liu Xiu wanted to sit in that position, he wouldn't want to drive his son to a dead end. If you borrow money, you have to make a profit of 30%. This is a rope around the neck of the Son of Heaven, asking for his life.
Na Deran thought that there was anyone else who had such ability. Can you believe that the war will go as planned? ”
"I don't know." Liu Xiu raised his hand and patted his forehead: "I don't ask about state affairs now, the imperial court adjusted personnel last year." I don't even know what those people have done, so how can I tell them clearly. Mengde, it's not that I'm talking about you, you can't be the master, it's better to send the news back and let the people who can make a decision decide. I'm sorry, I'm tired and want to take a break. I won't accompany Mengde. ”
Cao Cao had no choice but to get up and take his leave. He returned to the post house worriedly, and after thinking about it, he still wrote the results of their discussion today as an urgent report according to Liu Xiu's suggestion, and sent the stagecoach to Luoyang as soon as possible. He knew very well that the possibility of Xiao Tianzi agreeing to this condition was extremely low, but if he didn't. Liu Xiu didn't pay for it, and the battle of Jizhou couldn't be done at all. Liu Xiu dared to put forward this condition because he knew that Xiao Tianzi actually had no choice.
In March, the people of Chu began to prepare for the harvest of winter wheat, and the sown rice seeds had already sprouted. Pull out the green seedlings, and the clusters of seedlings are crowded together and thrive. The people took off their heavy winter clothes, changed into spring clothes, and sorted out their farm tools, ready to start the busy year. The land of Jingxiang is full of hope, but Cao Cao's heart is gray and he can't see a little light.
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As Cao Cao expected, after Xiao Tianzi received Cao Cao's secret report, he was so angry that he tore the pages to shreds. Who to appoint a general? You can simply lead the army and conquer it yourself. Whether this world is from the imperial court or the palace of the king of Chu, it turns out that handing over the hussar general's talisman is not really to avoid suspicion, you have never let go of your military power, but you have changed your way.
Xin Bi and the others also looked at each other, anyone could see the intention here, if Liu Xiu appointed the candidate to lead the troops, what else could the Son of Heaven expect from Jizhou? Jizhou is just another battlefield for him, the difference is only that he doesn't have to go to the battlefield this time, and even that little bit of hard work and risk is saved.
Yang Xiu had nothing to say, Liu Xiu's arrogance exceeded his estimates, his persecution came so quickly, so ruthlessly, far beyond their expectations. I always thought that before Liu Xiu's body recovered, there would be no direct conflict with the Son of Heaven, but now it seems that Liu Xiu doesn't want to wait for that day at all, he is not planning all the time, pressing step by step.
After Xiao Tianzi roared, he came to the secret room. He stood at the door, looking at Yongshi who was meditating with his eyes closed, and did not speak for a long time.
"You have murderous intent in your heart." Yongshi slowly opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Tianzi: "Who do you want to kill?" Liu Xiu? ”
Xiao Tianzi hesitated for a moment: "Yes, I want to kill him, he is about to drive me crazy." ”
"Really?" Yongshi suddenly became interested, and pointed to the futon opposite: "Sit, let's listen, how he forced you." ”
Xiao Tianzi sat down on the futon, covering his face with his hands, and suddenly felt very aggrieved. He didn't kill Liu Yuanqi, Liu Yuanqi really fell off the cliff by himself, but now no one believes him, and even he himself has some doubts about whether he deliberately let Liu Yuanqi go to the edge of the cliff at that time. Now he has no way to defend himself, his biological father Liu Xiu is determined to kill him to take revenge, he uses his prestige, uses the strong financial resources and deep connections of the Chu Palace, puts a rope around his neck, and then gradually tightens, choking him out of breath, no matter what he thinks, Liu Xiu doesn't want to listen, and he won't listen, he just stubbornly tightens the rope, and then looks at his dying appearance, showing a relieved smile, not knowing that what he is about to kill is his flesh and blood.
In front of him, there are two choices, either to be killed by his own father or to kill his own father. He didn't kill his grandfather, but now he has no way out, and if he doesn't kill his father, he can only be killed by his father.
Choose one of the two. Either a despicable life, or a wretched death.
Xiao Tianzi's spirit was a little trance, and his speech was a little incoherent, but Yongshi was very patient today, and she didn't interrupt Xiao Tianzi's words until she heard Xiao Tianzi say those words tremblingly.
I'm going to kill him.
Yongshi stretched out his hand and covered Xiao Tianzi's trembling hand, and a warm current poured into Xiao Tianzi's arm, making his tense body slowly relax and recover a little. He looked at Yongshi gratefully: "Thank you, Master." ”
"You want to kill him, I can understand this, it is a dead end between you, no matter what you say, he will think that Liu Yuanqi's death is your sin, and none of them will believe in your innocence." She smiled, "Actually, even if there is no such thing, Liu Xiu will not let you go, if you have half the world, can he still retreat?" He only enters. Since you want to enter, then you are the target he must kill. ”
Xiao Tianzi's face was bloodless, his lips trembled, he wanted to argue that if it wasn't for Liu Yuanqi's matter, they wouldn't have come that far, but he thought about it and swallowed it back. Although Yong's is not familiar with human feelings, but the matter of killing his father is too disobedient, it is difficult for him to guarantee that Yong's will accept it calmly, and Yong's and Liu Xiu's enmity is so deep, if she knew that he was Liu Xiu's son, she would definitely kill him now.
"But how did you kill him?"
Xiao Tianzi slowly calmed down, raised his head and looked at Yong's: "Master, your ...... Isn't the injury healed? ”
"My injuries have healed, but my practice has not fully healed." Yongshi shook his head regretfully: "I can go to Jiangling now, but I am not sure to break through those armor soldiers around Liu Xiu." Last time, I fought to the death and retreated, but I was lucky, and I can't guarantee that I will have such luck. She thought for a moment, "Liu Xiu has two masters around him who have practiced the Mozi Five Elements Technique, and with my current skills, it is difficult for me to easily approach Liu Xiu." What's more, he still has that ** by his side. ”
Speaking of the last sentence, Yongshi gritted his teeth a little, and the corners of his eyes twitched uncontrollably.
"That'...... What to do? ”
"There's only one way to kill him, and that's to separate him from those three." Yongshi took two breaths and regained his composure: "Although Liu Xiu himself has also practiced the Mozi Five Elements Technique, he is now seriously injured and is not my opponent at all. As long as I can separate him from those three men, I will be sure enough to kill him and solve your troubles, and I will not show any flaws and cause you any trouble. ”
"Separated?" Xiao Tianzi shook his head and smiled bitterly: "You don't know, I have been fostered in the Chu Wangfu for a period of time, and I know that Guan Yu is not often by his side, but Xu Yu is very loyal." Liu...... When Liu Xiu was not injured, he would not easily leave his side, and now that it is an extraordinary period, it is impossible to leave half a step. ”
"No, there is a situation where they have to be separated." Yong's eyes narrowed slightly, and the secret room was suddenly filled with an indescribable gloomy smell: "When he saw the car." ”
Xiao Tianzi's eyes lit up and he nodded again and again. Yes, no matter how cautious Liu Xiu is, when he enters the palace, he walks alone, whether it is Xu Yu or Guan Yu, it is impossible to follow him, at most he waits outside the palace gate, and it is impossible to climb the hall and come to him. In other words, when the father and son are alone, it is the best time to get off the phone. With Liu Xiu's current physical condition, let alone the Yong clan taking action personally, even Wang Yue could defeat him.
Xiao Tianzi just relaxed, and then frowned again: "But he is in Jiangling now, and he is not out of the Chu Palace, how can he come to Luoyang?" ”
"You have to find a way to do this, I think you always have a way to get him to leave Jiangling and come to Luoyang. This is not good, you can go to Gangneung, as long as you find an opportunity where only you and him are present, even if it is only for a moment, I can take his life. Yong said disapprerovingly: "I'm worried about another problem. ”
"What's the problem?"
"That **, her skills are enough not to alarm anyone, and she can protect Liu Xiu in secret." Yong's brows frowned: "I'm more worried that once she recovers her sanity one day and helps Liu Xiu practice with the dual cultivation technique, it will be a big trouble, even if it is me, I am not sure that I can defeat them joining forces." The first plan now is to seize the time and get rid of Liu Xiu before she recovers. Of course, it would be great if you could get rid of this ** first. ”