Gu Zi'an flipped through the letter, and then threw it into the charcoal brazier. The yellowed and translucent paper gradually turned from scorched at the margins to black charcoal. The warmth in the tent contrasts with the still cold weather in the early spring of Beiyang. He wrapped a dark blue robe, and held a ruyi-shaped handle. That's what the prospect pool of the Temporary Journey made him carry.

General Gai, who was ordered to escort Gu Shizi back to the capital, was very uncomfortable in this silent atmosphere, and he couldn't help but take the lead in asking: "Gu Shizi, how can I go back and return to King Xia for this matter now." This news will soon reach Great Xia, and it will be good to do it then! How long are we going to hide it? "General Gai knows that although Gu Zi'an is a legitimate son, the strength behind him is not as strong as the Zhao family. However, it stands to reason that Gu Zi'an should inherit the unification, and he pretended to be dead, so what should the courtiers of Beiyang do? That must support the unique Gu Chongwu. In this way, the road back to the sun will be even more difficult.

General Gai couldn't sleep at night for the past few days, and one or two timid attendants became seriously ill. Not for anything else, just because the guards felt that they had seen Gu Zi'an walking around the house in the past two days, and he was afraid that he had not fulfilled his wish and had seen a ghost. Frightened, he hurriedly found General Gai and asked how Gu Shizi was and whether he really died. After all, the people around Zhang Ji have always kept their mouths shut about it. Therefore, when the soldiers heard the news of Gu Zi'an's death in Yang, they were a little suspicious. While passing by Gu Zi'an's tent, he would glance twice to see if he could still see the familiar figure.

"General Gai, don't worry. We only have 8,000 men, and we can only win by surprise. These soldiers were originally rewarded by the King of Xia to escort me, and if the soldiers are lost, I will have no shame to face the King of Xia again. Gu Zi'an said calmly.

When General Gai heard this, how could he bear it: "It was my duty to lead troops to fight, not to mention that you also helped the people of Delin City." For such a kindness to my Great Xia, I will definitely repay it with a spring! ”

General Gai said it. Truth be told, these 8,000 soldiers and horses may have other uses. He looked at General Gai, and his words were a little heavy.

Seeing Gu Zi'an's expression like this, General Gai realized that something serious had happened. Gu Zi'an pushed over a small paper scroll for General Gai to open.

Just a few lines, he looked at it, but he couldn't figure it out.

"This is my sister and my second brother's...... What is the meaning? Forgive me for being stupid. ”

"This is news from Hongyue. Because I was afraid of being robbed, I only said that it was a family matter. He looked at General Gai's puzzled expression, "You sent someone to tell King Xia that Zhao Hai's second brother Zhao Erze may have sneaked into Great Xia with soldiers and horses a few days ago." In addition to protecting my safety with your 8,000 men, the safety of Great Xia is now also on the shoulders of the general. If you can't keep it one day, you will have to rush back. ”

"What does that mean?" General Gai was shocked, and as soon as he heard this, the green tendons on his forehead instantly burst out. How is it possible for other countries to join the team and quietly enter our territory without being detected? Great Xia has always been strictly guarded against spies from other countries, and he is afraid that he will bring disaster to the people. If it is really as Gu Zi'an said, it is such a critical matter!

But after thinking about it, he tentatively said with a skeptical attitude: "It's impossible, it's impossible, if that's the case, it's impossible for King Xia not to know!" ”

Gu Zi'an smiled, "General Gai, I hope that Zhao Erze will leave Yangshang and secretly go somewhere else." However, it is necessary to be prepared for this. ”

Indeed, Gu Zi'an did not have the need to lie to him. Moreover, Gu Zi'an stayed in Great Xia for eight years and was never treated harshly, and I heard that he had a good relationship with King Rui Jingchi, that is, the future prince of Great Xia. In this way, it is necessary to report to King Xia immediately. General Gai nodded: "Thank you Gu Shizi!" I'm going to send someone to deliver the letter! As he spoke, he was about to get up and retire, but was stopped by Gu Zi'an again, "General Gai stays, there is still something to discuss." Next, we need the help of the soldiers. ”

Hearing this, he sat down again, and General Gai put his hand on his knee and listened carefully. Gu Zi'an just mentioned that it was a helpless move for him to pretend to die of illness, after all, there were many people on the other side, and some soldiers and horses were still in the dark and it was not clear. Although he said it, because there were not many soldiers and horses in his hands, he was unwilling to lead his troops to fight a vicious battle, but only wanted to win by surprise. But no matter how surprising it is, the casualties will still be large. General Gai understands this. And Gu Shizi just now was nothing more than a mentality, telling him that although those soldiers were not his own soldiers, he was still very worried. When he said this, General Gai's heart was also very warm.

"Gu Shizi, please speak."

General Gai spoke, and was about to listen when one of Zhang Ji's subordinates hurriedly brought another letter—from the county lord Xia Fenghua.

The content of the letter was exactly the same as Gu Zi'an's conjecture, although the garrison of the two princes was not much, only some people to maintain stability were left, and all the rest disappeared. Besiege the city, prevent them from besieging Yangshang, and the idea of attacking themselves together has failed. However, after reading the news that Wei Yong sent to him, he guessed so.

Zhao Hai has a weak heart, and he also knows that it is not trivial to ascend the throne at this time. The first king has passed away, Gu Chongwu's position in the hearts of the ministers is actually not high, if someone disagrees and takes the opportunity to do something, the consequences are unimaginable. Originally, these stations were not far from Yangshang, but they would not have thought that the Zhao family was so frightened, and they transferred all the people away, and it is estimated that they have surrounded Yangshang City.

It's just that I don't know, in detail, whether these soldiers and horses are trusted by Zhao Hai or Zhao Yien.

Gu Zi'an calmly did not reveal the slightest fear, he read the news indifferently, and then handed it to General Gai.

"Empty city. The army that was originally planned to be monitored has long since left, and I estimate that there are at least forty or fifty thousand people in Yangshang. ”

General Gai gasped, stabilized his mind and said, "Gu Shizi must have already thought of a countermeasure when he said this matter so calmly. ”

"It's no secret, the county lord Xia Fenghua and General Wei Yong have a total of more than 40,000 people, compared with the number of people in the city that is currently known, there are two fewer people in the city."

"Ten thousand."

"Yes, at least ten thousand."

"We don't know if Zhao Yien still has other armies in his hands, if he attacks head-on, the chances of victory are too small. It is better to cut off one finger than to hurt ten fingers. I don't plan to fight these 50,000 people to the death, and this is also a great loss for Beiyang. "Gu Zi'an is planning everything after ascending the throne, if there is a big war, the vitality of both sides is greatly damaged, and other countries take advantage of the weakness, it will be another disaster.

Gu Zi'an took a sip of tea, and looked at General Gai with his eyes, "30,000 people attract attention on the periphery, leave after the fight, and never stay." Ten thousand men will follow me and take the king's palace. In this way, the people below will not be able to make waves. I'm still alive, I'm still the son of Beiyang, the son of the prince of Beiyang! ”

The corners of his mouth curled, and he looked playfully at the calm water in the teacup.

Zhang Ji sat quietly on the side and did not make a sound, and what Gu Zi'an said was also what he thought.

The assassin will pass this news to the remaining few people as quickly as possible.

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