Xiao Buyi looked at Wang Shichong, a loyal minister who had been killed in the sky, with a smile on his face.

He has experienced a lot of life and death killings, and he already knows how to stay calm in an unfavorable situation, although Wang Shichong is like an old fox, he is also stunned when he sees Xiao Buyi's smile. Because Xiao Buyi was smiling and taking away the treasure of Taiping Road from Yangzhou City, he has always been sad and hateful.

Xiao Buyi's guess was good, Wang Shichong couldn't wait to rush to the eastern capital because Xiao Buyi's prestige has increased greatly.

After he left the Jiangdu, he was not in a hurry to rush to the eastern capital, and the rafters rotted first, and he understood this truth better than anyone else. The Huainan soldiers in their hands are the capital of the world, how can they be easily damaged?

At this time, the Supreme King gave him a reason to delay, and he asked for his surname to stay still, thinking that he would let others consume his troops first. Unexpectedly, Xue Shixiong was defeated by Dou Jiande, and this news shocked Wang Shichong. He knew that this was an opportunity and a turning point, in the five-way army, Xue Shixiong was the commander of the march, and he Wang Shichong was just a supporting role, but as soon as Xue Shixiong was defeated, he Wang Shichong could finally officially sing the leading role!

He worked hard to build Jiangdu, only thinking that he could dominate Jiangnan, but he didn't expect to be taken away by the emperor Lao'er, and his heart was depressed. Dongdu has become his last chance to compete for hegemony, and sometimes, people's choices are really few! Defeating Lu Mingyue didn't cost him too much strength, after all, his Huainan elite soldiers were not given in vain, on the way to the eastern capital, the news kept coming, Li Mi attacked the eastern capital, attacked back to Luocang, and retreated to Luokou, Xiao Buyi said Zhongtian!

These news came one by one, Wang Shichong was anxious, he couldn't wait for the army to follow up, and ordered his two sons to lead the army, a group of brothers to assist, Guo Shancai and others opened the way and moved forward slowly, but he took his righteous son Wang Wei and a cadre of guards to come to the eastern capital day and night. When he came to the Eastern Capital, he played a little clever trick and entered the city in disguise, not wanting Xiao Buyi to know that he was on guard first.

He came with his subordinates with only one purpose, and this eastern capital must not be given to Xiao Buyi. Since Xiao Buyi can come alone to create a big momentum, he Wang Shichong can do the same!

Now it seems that he has successfully taken the first step, won the trust of the king of Yue, and also won the praise of the emperor Wuyi, what he has to do now is to curb Xiao Buyi's momentum and slowly regain control of the eastern capital.

Seeing Xiao Buyi smiling silently, Wang Shichong couldn't help but ask, "I don't know what General Xiao is laughing at?" ”

Xiao Buyi said with a smile: "I'm thinking...... Does Lord Wang do a good job of painting? ”

When he suddenly came out with this sentence, the ministers were all confused. Wang Shichong thought more, he didn't know Xiao Buyi's original intention, and secretly wondered if he had seen through his own thoughts, so he used painting as a metaphor for the situation in the Eastern Capital?

Shaking his head again and again, Wang Shichong laughed roughly, "General Xiao said that he laughed, I am a vulgar person, I am lucky to know a few big characters, where can I do any painting?" ”

Xiao Buyi nodded and said, "I see." ”

Huangfu Wuyi said: "Now that Lord Wang is coming, in a few days, nearly 50,000 Huainan troops led by Lord Wang will also come to the Eastern Capital." In the past, Li Mi was strong, and I should seek to hold on to the city in order to be safe. But now that our army is strong, when we want to turn defense into offense, I don't know what kind of strategy Lord Wang has? ”

Although Huangfu Wuyi is not smart, he is not very stupid after all, and he knows that no matter what, he must always win over one party. Wang Shichong is humble and humble, and he is a good helper who he has recruited to deal with Xiao Buyi. He looked down on Wang Shichong, but he didn't know that he was seeking skin with the tiger, and he would be eaten by this humble person at any time.

Wang Shichong came quietly, and this is exactly what he intended. Although Huangfu Wuyi is an old qualification, Xiao Buyi has been said to be Zhongtian recently, and Wang Shichong can see at a glance that Huangfu Wuyi is invincible to Xiao Buyi. If he chooses to take refuge, of course he will choose Xiao Buyi, but he is also plotting for the world, and there is no doubt that he will join forces with Huangfu Wuyi. The two hit it off and tacitly agreed, but Huangfu Wuyi was still arrogant, but Wang Shichong was experienced, and not only did he not offend Xiao Buyi, but he was also respectful to Huangfu Wuyi.

Hearing Huangfu Wuyi's inquiry, Wang Shichong waved his hand again and again and said: "I'm just a rough man, where can I compare to the two generals to strategize, just ask the two generals to show me, I have everything." ”

Huangfu Wuyi looked at Xiao Buyi at this time, "I don't know what General Xiao's plan is?" ”

Xiao Buyi groaned slightly, seeing that the ministers were all looking at him, he knew that although he might not be able to make the trip, he had to mention the strategy, otherwise he would always give in, which would inevitably make the ministers lose confidence.

"I still say the same thing, just can't be long, soft can't be kept. Wagang is strong, and we can only sit and wait for the east to die. Now the morale of the counties is low, I only hope that the eastern capital will fight against the bandits, leading the people of the world to respond, we should send troops to fight in a dignified manner, as long as we win a few battles, most of the Sui ministers in the counties near the eastern capital will send troops to respond, don't say that Shengwagang will be victorious, even if you want to pacify the bandits in the world, what is the difficulty? ”

The ministers are all intended, and after Xiao Buyi came to the Eastern Capital, in fact, every proposal is justified, and this time is no exception. Since returning to Luocang to repel the onslaught of the Wagang bandits, in fact, everyone has a rod and scale in their hearts, if everyone is elected, Xiao Buyi already has the support of most people, after all, the people who are still in the Eastern Capital, their families are here, and they must elect people who can take care of their interests. But often the power is in the hands of a few people, although it is intentional, but it can only look at Huangfu Wuyi, hoping that he can listen to what Xiao Buyi said.

Huangfu Wuyi also looked a little moved, and muttered: "Then according to General Xiao, how should the Eastern Capital send troops?" ”

Xiao Buyi said calmly: "Bandits are rampant, all over the counties of Henan, just to occupy the two granaries of Luokou and Liyang. If you want to talk about the battle, treat the symptoms but not the root cause, if according to my words, if the eastern capital sends troops, when the heavy troops are used to take Luokou again with the momentum of thunder, I want to take back Luokou, and the Wagang group of thieves will not attack themselves! ”

Huangfu Wuyi squinted and said, "Then according to General Xiao's eyes, who should be sent?" ”

Duan Da, Liu Changgong and the others all looked at each other, couldn't help but take a step back, Xiao Buyi said solemnly: "If King Yue permits, Xiao Buyi is willing to go." ”

He said in a deep voice, and the ministers were excited, secretly thinking that although Duan Da and the others were defeated before, Xiao Buyi was extraordinary after all, and it was very possible for him to go and recapture Luokoucang.

King Yue groaned slightly, looked at Huangfu Wuyi and said, "I don't know what General Huangfu wants?" ”

The ministers were cold-hearted, they all knew that Huangfu Wuyi would definitely oppose it, and secretly scolded him, now he is not afraid of an opponent like a tiger, but a comrade-in-arms like a pig, this Huangfu Wuyi is already arrogant and arrogant in the eyes of the ministers, and he is more than defeated. Sure enough, Huangfu Wuyi snorted, "What General Xiao said is extremely true, but there is something wrong. ”

Xiao Buyi was not surprised, and asked with a smile, "I don't know what General Huangfu has to say." ”

Huangfu Wuyi said: "General Xiao is like a god, in fact, I also admire it." But after all, the Eastern Capital is where our foundation lies, I have the trust of the Holy Lord, I dare not slack off, and General Xiao can't easily leave the Eastern Capital. It is important to think about Luokoucang, but returning to Luo is the lifeblood of the Eastern Capital, if Wagang takes advantage of the Eastern Capital to send troops to counterattack back to Luo, then we can't afford to guard against it. In this case, with General Xiao in the Eastern Capital, he can ensure that he will not lose Luokou, and this army to Luokou cannot be sent by General Xiao. ”

The ministers all sighed, knowing that he was afraid that Xiao Buyi would rob him of the credit, so he secretly stomped his feet, but Xiao Buyi did not move, "Then according to what General Huangfu said, who should go?" ”

Huangfu Wuyi pretended to groan and muttered, "Who should go?" ”

Liu Changgong suddenly stepped forward and said: "King Yue, General Huangfu, the last general is not talented, and he has the courage to protect one person." ”

"Liu Lang will speak." Huangfu Wuyi smiled. King Yue frowned, and he was also dissatisfied in his heart, secretly thinking that this emperor Wuyi had respectfully asked himself to make a decision in the past, but now he began to make his own decisions!

Liu Changgong said in a deep voice: "I think Wang Juncheng has won a hundred battles, and now he has beheaded the supreme king, if he coerces Yu Wei to attack Luokou, there is no reason." ”

Huangfu Wuyi smiled, turned to King Yue and said, "King Yue, Weichen also has this intention, and please make a decision to King Yue." ”

King Yue pondered for a long time, "Wang Juncheng, what do you think?" ”

Wang Shichong hurriedly saluted respectfully: "If you talk about leading the troops, of course Weichen is not as good as the two generals, but since King Yue and the two generals have orders, Weichen will go to the soup and fight the fire, and he will not hesitate." ”

"What does General Xiao think?" King Yue asked again.

Xiao Buyi said: "Weichen has no objection. ”

King Yue finally made up his mind and announced: "Then the king has decided, and Lord Wang will lead 30,000 elite soldiers from the eastern capital to attack Luokou, and choose to send troops!" ”

After each competition, they are mixed with hope and disappointment, and the situation is constantly affecting their choices. Xiao Buyi was too lazy to talk nonsense, and walked straight out of Longguang Palace. Wang Shichong gave Huangfu Wuyi a color, Huangfu Wuyi nodded, and Wang Shichong chased out in stride, "General Xiao stays." ”

Xiao Buyi turned around and said with a smile: "What does Lord Wang command?" ”

Wang Shichong laughed, "Okay, you Xiao Buyi, you actually made a joke about your friend." Lord Xiao, do you remember that we met here when we first met? ”

Xiao Buyi looked around, and there was emotion on his face, "It's not here, but it's not far from here." "I remembered that when I first saw Wang Shichong, it was like yesterday, and at that time he also took the initiative to come out to find himself. After a few years, the two have become scheming rivals, and they can't help but sigh that the sky makes people.

Wang Shichong looked around and said with a wry smile: "Lord Xiao, in fact, I have always admired you, this time to attack Luokou, Lord Xiao was originally the best choice." ”

"Lord Wang is too modest." Xiao Buyi sighed, "Actually, you and I are both thinking about the saint, isn't it the same if you go to me?" ”

Wang Shichong slapped Xiao Buyi on the shoulder and said loudly: "Lord Xiao's words are exactly what I want!" As soon as I thought that you and I were loyal to the Great Sui, I knew that Lord Xiao would never blame me. ”

His coy posture provoked many courtiers to look over, but Wang Shichong lowered his voice, "Lord Xiao, I don't know when I am free, please come to the mansion to talk about it, and I have some confidants to talk to Lord Xiao." ”

"Really?" Xiao Buyi looked interested, "Then you must go when you have time." ”

"It's a deal." Wang Shichong laughed again, "If I invite me at that time, if Lord Xiao shirks it, it won't give me face." ”

"Don't dare, don't dare." Xiao Buyi was also smiling, said goodbye and left, Wang Shichong saw Xiao Buyi turn around, and his face sank. Huangfu Wuyi passed by him and said softly, "Go to my house and sit down at night." ”

Wang Shichong immediately smiled again, "General Xie, it must be." ”

The two passed by, like strangers, but both of them had smug smiles on their faces, and they looked the same.

Xiao Buyi turned back to the General's Mansion, and before he could sit down, a guest visited, and Xiao Buyi was slightly stunned when he received the post. got up to greet him, Dong Qifeng saw it, and hurriedly walked over and said, "Don't dare to greet General Lao." ”

After Xiao Buyi arrived in the Eastern Capital, he did not contact Dong Qifeng, and it was somewhat unexpected to see him visit. Welcoming Dong Qifeng into the inner hall, he asked, "I don't know what advice Master Dong has when he comes." ”

Dong Qifeng looked at Xiao Buyi's face, and suddenly sighed: "Actually, I came this time to ask General Xiao. ”

Xiao Buyi smiled bitterly: "I'm ashamed to say it, I didn't contribute half of what I asked for last time." ”

Dong Qifeng said: "As for worry-free, alas...... That's all fate, you can't force it. Although General Xiao didn't say it, the old man didn't know that he could stay in the palace without worry, it was really General Xiao's clever arrangement. If it weren't for General Xiao's visit, Wu Wu might have died in the grassland, and he would not dare to forget it. ”

Xiao Buyi was really ashamed this time, and said with a wry smile: "Maybe it's the old man's sincerity that touches the world, or maybe it's worry-free and destined to be doom......ed" I didn't want to talk about this matter more, Xiao Buyi diverted the topic and said: "I don't know what Lord Dong commands?" ”

Dong Qifeng stood up and bowed deeply: "The old man came this time, but he asked General Xiao for the people of the Eastern Capital. ”

Xiao Buyi frowned, "Lord Dong, please sit down and speak." ”

Dong Qifeng was still standing, and said in a deep voice: "Now everyone knows that only General Xiao can save the people of the Eastern Capital, but everyone knows that Huangfu Wuyi has an attempt to coerce the Son of Heaven to order the world, and his intention to squeeze out General Xiao is self-evident, that is, he wants to control the power of the Eastern Capital and prepare for the future king, but General Xiao has endured and endured Huangfu Wuyi, which really makes our old ministers anxious." ”

Xiao Buyi secretly thought, you are anxious and have a fart, Lao Tzu should act steadily, and he will not be filled with righteous indignation by your few words. However, Dong Qifeng's words are definitely good news for him. At the very least, this shows that some of the courtiers are already eager to get rid of Huangfu Wuyi!

"Why did Lord Dong say this, thinking that I and General Huangfu should be ministers in the same palace, there may be some contradictions, but I think General Huangfu is loyal, there should be no second heart, Lord Dong is really serious."

Dong Qifeng was stunned, "The emperor has no heart, passers-by know it, General Xiao, you ......"

"Does King Yue know?" Xiao Buyi laughed, full of sarcasm.

Dong Qifeng suddenly stretched out his hand and pulled out a dagger, and the cold light flickered. Xiao Buyi raised his eyebrows, but he was not afraid, he just asked, "What does Lord Dong want?" Dong Qifeng smiled bitterly: "I know that General Xiao doesn't actually believe me!" But if you think about the people of the Eastern Capital, the old man is willing to cut off his hand and clear his heart. As soon as he finished speaking, the dagger slashed at his left wrist. Xiao Buyi's face changed slightly, and he didn't get up, but the tea cover flew out and hit Dong Qifeng's wrist.

Dong Qifeng's wrist shook violently, and the dagger fell to the ground with a 'dang' sound, and he couldn't help but change color in astonishment. Xiao Buyi smiled bitterly: "If Master Dong wants to cut off his hands, he doesn't need to cut them here, so if you go out with blood, then I can't argue." ”

Dong Qifeng's face turned miserable and said, "How can General Xiao believe that I am on your side?" ”

Xiao Buyi frowned and said: "It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not, but Lord Dong should know that King Yue will at least not stand on my side, otherwise he will not be on the temple and let General Huangfu act arbitrarily." ”

Dong Qifeng sighed: "Although the old man and General Xiao only have a few faces, he knows General Xiao's personality very well, and he doesn't go around in circles about many things, otherwise he wouldn't have come here today to get straight to the point." King Yue is young, and he still can't make decisions about many things, but the old man is entrusted by the Holy Lord to defend King Yue and act according to orders! Seeing that Huangfu Wuyi is becoming more and more arrogant, I am only afraid of ...... I'm afraid that his move is not far off. ”

"Acting on orders?" Xiao Buyi sipped his tea, "Can this one do whatever he wants?" ”

He implied that Dong Qifeng couldn't hear it, and said with a wry smile: "General Xiao also knows that after all, the old man is related to the saint, and the saint is going south, and the heavy responsibility of guarding the eastern capital may be controlled by General Huangfu Wuyi, but the matter of guarding the king of Yue is still handed over to us." The old man and Dugu Ji are both trusted by the saints, seeing that the eastern capital is declining day by day, but the return of the saints is far away, and they can't help but feel anxious. In the past, Huangfu Wuyi was still respectful to King Yue, but in recent days, the old man always feels that Huangfu Wuyi has a conspiracy to launch, and he is not as respectful to King Yue as before. If I really let Huangfu Wuyi seize the eastern capital, I would rather the eastern capital fall into the hands of General Xiao. ”

He said it very bluntly, but Xiao Buyi frowned and said, "If I didn't come, how would you check and balance Huangfu Wuyi." ”

Dong Qifeng hesitated, "Alas...... Actually, it's hard to put into words. The saint is very suspicious, even for his relatives...... Presumably, General Xiao also knew this. ”

Xiao Buyi secretly thought that this was normal, Yang Guang's Laozi was seizing power from his grandson, how could he dare to trust his relatives?

"The saint likes to grasp everything, and when he leaves the Eastern Capital, he delegates the right to stay in the Eastern Capital to everyone. Because I and Dugu Ji are related to the saint, we are responsible for guarding the king of Yue and leading the military power of the inner palace. However, external affairs were handled by King Yue and a group of ministers, headed by Huangfu Wuyi, with Duan Da, Yuan Wendu, Wei Jin, and Lu Chu as the head of the group. There was no problem with this, because King Yue was only dealing with affairs temporarily, and it had nothing to do with the overall situation. But the bad thing is that the saint has never turned around, and he doesn't know when he will be converted! ”

"Then Huangfu Wuyi shouldn't be opposed." Xiao Buyi said with a smile: "He can be in power now, but if you want to say rebellion, I'm afraid that there are not many people in the eastern capital who follow him." ”

Dong Qifeng shook his head and said: "Times are different from the past, if General Xiao's sentence was placed a year ago, it would be absolutely correct. But in the past year, Huangfu Wuyi has slowly drawn many courtiers around him, Duan Da is one of them, Yuanwen only seeks self-protection, Wei Jin has no real power, and the only one who can compete with Huangfu Wuyi is Lord Lu Chu. If Huangfu Wuyi has a different heart at this time and suddenly launches it, I am afraid that the eastern capital will soon fall into the bloody storm. But Huangfu Wuyi is only greedy for immediate interests, and does not know the crisis that is imminent. If the eastern capital falls into his hands, within a few months, most of them will be taken by Wagang, so no matter what, the old man must implore General Xiao not to hesitate. Only in the hands of generals can the Eastern Capital compete with Wagang. ”

Xiao Buyi sighed lightly, "Can you talk to King Yue about these things?" ”

Dong Qifeng shook his head, "As long as General Xiao is willing to nod, the old man will contact Duguji and others to trap and kill Huangfu Wuyi, and then tell King Yue, the old man dare not talk to King Yue about this, but he is afraid that he will not be able to hide his thoughts when he is young, but he will be taken advantage of by Huangfu and thieves." ”

"So, now it's all your own idea?" Xiao Buyi asked with a smile.

Dong Qifeng nodded, "That's true." ”

Xiao Buyi sighed lightly, "I know, Lord Dong, please go back first, let me think about it for a few days?" ”

Dong Qifeng was a little disappointed, and finally sighed lightly, "It's okay, just ask General Xiao to make a decision early!" ”

After Dong Qifeng left, Xiao Buyi sat in the hall and thought for a long time, until the middle of the night when he was holding the lamp, he breathed a sigh of relief and muttered: "If I am the emperor Fu Wuyi, what should I do now?" ”

Footsteps sounded outside the hall, and bats came in and said, "Boss, Duan Da asks to see you." ”

Xiao Buyi's face was strange, "Please let him in." ”

When Duan Da came to the hall, he looked like he was in a sleeve all over his body, if it wasn't for the bat saying his name and surname, Xiao Buyi really wouldn't have recognized this as Duan Da.

Lifting the felt hat, Duan Da smiled a little bitterly and said: "General Xiao, I really have to dress like this, come here at night, and ask for your forgiveness for the sin of neglect." ”

Xiao Buyi didn't get up, in fact, he and Duan Da were not friends, and even had some hostile relationships, so he didn't know what Duan Da was doing for a while.

This is a very sensitive time, and Xiao Buyi knows that just as he sent someone to monitor in front of Huangfu Wuyi's mansion, Huangfu Wuyi must have sent someone to keep an eye on the officials who came and went to his mansion early.

Being able to come to his mansion itself requires a kind of courage and a position, Duan Da came at this time, did he also want to show something?

Seeing Xiao Buyi's silence, Duan Da smiled bitterly: "I know that it is indeed a bit abrupt to come to see General Xiao at this time, but because of the urgency of the matter, I can only take the liberty of coming." ”

Xiao Buyi finally smiled, "Please take a seat, I don't know if Lord Duan is visiting late at night, what are you doing?" ”

Duan Da sat down slowly, hesitating for a long time, "Actually, I came here to take refuge in General Xiao!" ”

Xiao Buyi smiled dumbly, "Take refuge in me? Why did Lord Duan say this, thinking that we are all ministers of the same palace, only doing things for the saint, how can we take refuge? ”

Duan Da sighed lightly: "I know that General Xiao is skeptical of my sincerity, and it's no wonder, after all, General Xiao and I had a conflict some time ago. But it was precisely because of that conflict that I realized that General Xiao was benevolent and righteous and worthy of refuge. I think I, Duan Da, have always worked hard for Huangfu Wuyi, but I didn't expect that just because I wanted to get rid of the relationship, the first person who wanted to put me to death was Huangfu Wuyi. If General Xiao hadn't been willing to let me go at that time, Duan Da would have fallen to the ground by this time. In fact, since then, I have hated Huangfu Wuyi and decided to take refuge in General Xiao. ”

Xiao Buyi smiled and said: "This has nothing to do with me, you have to thank you, and you better thank King Yue for his kindness." But I want to ...... General Huangfu also handled it impartially, so let's do it in a hurry. Everyone is in the same hall and is called a minister, and harmony is the most important. ”

Duan Da sighed and said, "Until now, General Xiao is still speaking for Huangfu Wuyi, but he is too benevolent. Doesn't General Xiao know that people don't hurt tigers, and tigers eat people's hearts? ”

Xiao Buyi frowned, "Lord Duan, what exactly do you want to say?" ”

Duan Da said solemnly: "Whether General Xiao believes me or not, I have to say that General Xiao is in danger now!" ”

When Xiao Buyi heard this, he laughed instead, "I don't know what Master Duan is talking about. ”

Duan Da became anxious, "Let's tell General Xiao the truth, Huangfu Wuyi has already set a poisonous plan to deal with General Xiao, although I am not his cronies now, but I inadvertently know about his tricks." Half a month later, the king of Yue will worship his ancestors and worship the sky, and the ministers will be present at that time. Originally, the guards of the inner city were all cronies of King Yue, but Huangfu Wuyi had already bought some people, and was ready to bring heavy troops to enter from Hanjiamen and kill all the ministers who did not obey him. ”

(To be continued)