The other soldiers in the tent also echoed and said: "King Han can rest assured, just rely on our army's whip to cut off the stream, and the momentum is so prosperous that it is unrivaled for a while." The military strength is estimated to be above the army led by Wang Jun, the assassin of Yizhou, and even if Zhu Yuanzhang resists to the end, he will not escape the fate of destruction in the end. "That's right, the King of Han is wise, so that our army can fight on land and water, and when the time comes, the Jiangzhong Naval Division and the ground siege department will cooperate, and Yingtian City will definitely be able to break through in one fell swoop." "What is solid, in the eyes of our Han King, it is just a local chicken and a dog, vulnerable to a blow, and it can be suppressed in one fell swoop This group of thieves gathered in Yingtian is small." "Zhu Yuanzhang is destined to be defeated in the hands of King Han this time, this is his fate, and he can't escape.

Chen Youliang was overjoyed in his heart, waved his hand at the impassioned generals and said: "What you say is reasonable, you want me to be a big man, and I will come to attack the country, how can a little Yingtian resist the edge of our Han army." However, at present, if our army wants to advance, it will take a lot of effort to move forward, so you should not be impatient, and you still have to listen to General Dingbian's clever strategy to break the enemy. ”

When the generals heard Chen Youliang, the king of Han, so he shouted at Zhang Dingbian: "The strategy to break the enemy, please also ask General Dingbian to quickly talk to me." ”

Zhang Dingbian opened his mouth and said: "At that time, Wang Jun, the assassin of Yizhou, originally planned to quietly lead the army along the river and go east along the river, without declaring war, and go down the river to crusade against Eastern Wu. Therefore, he secretly ordered the construction of warships, and secretly gathered all the skilled craftsmen to a secret place to work day and night, hoping to wait for the right time to invade the east after the big ship was built. However, the Eastern Wu, which was partial to peace, although it was to promote the settlement in the south of the Yangtze River, was not willing to sit still, and the person in charge of the court racked his brains and wanted to take advantage of the Yangtze River to resist the Western Jin Dynasty. Jianping Taishou Wuyan came up with a way to supervise the construction of iron locks, cut off along the river, and cut off the river road. With the consent of Lord Wu, it was arranged according to law, which is the origin of the iron lock of Qianxun. ”

Zhang Bixian interjected and said: "The brain of the Taishou who called me here is really good." ”

Suddenly, a general sensed that something was wrong, and shouted: "No, how did the people of Eastern Wu know that Wang Rui was coming to attack, didn't General Dingbian say that Wang Jun, the assassin of Yizhou, was secretly supervising the construction of warships, it stands to reason that the people of Eastern Wu should have no way of knowing, why would they take precautions in advance." ”

Zhang Dingbian smiled slightly when he heard this: "The general asked well, this matter still fell on Wu Yan, although Wang Jun of Yizhou Assassin Shi was secretly supervising the construction of warships, but he was a hundred secrets, because he was working by the water, and after a long time, it was inevitable that many pieces of wood would fall into the river when the warship was cut. These pieces of wood drifted down the river to the boundaries of Soochow. This person rushed to the river to visit for a while, saw the subtle knowledge, insight into the enemy's intentions, and hurriedly reported to Sun Hao, the lord of Wu, that "these pieces of wood must have been chopped down and fell into the river when the Jin army was shipbuilding." The Jin army blocked the news in the upper reaches and built ships in a big way, and it seemed that the selfless heart was not dying, and it was to prepare for the attack on Eastern Wu, and we also had to prepare for defense as soon as possible. ”

A general asked: "After Lord Wu heard about this, how should he deal with it?" ”

Zhang Bi first hurriedly said: "Needless to say, it must be to make this Jianping Taishou Wuyan ready to guard against the attack of the Jin army." Didn't Brother Dingbian just say it? ”

After listening to Zhang Bixian's words, Zhang Dingbian shook his head and said: "No, no, no, the lord of Wu, who is in the south of the Yangtze River and is in a corner of peace, not only did he not let Wu Yan prepare to prevent the attack of the Jin army, but instead accused Wu Yan of being too suspicious, thinking that this matter was false, and in turn making fun of Wu Yan made the Jin army frightened, and he was a little too cautious. ”

Zhang Bixian patted his head and said: "Lord Wu is really not a thing, people kindly reminded him, but he didn't appreciate it, and said something that didn't match him." It's against the way of the king. ”

Hearing Zhang Bixian say this, Zhang Dingbian also nodded secretly in his heart, feeling that although his cousin was a little brainless, he was not really stupid, and he still had his own opinions on some major things.

Thinking like this, Zhang Dingbian was overjoyed in his heart, but it was inconvenient to comment in front of King Han at the moment, so as long as he still said: "Seeing that Lord Wu did not agree to take precautions as soon as possible, Wu Yan had no choice but to retreat and offer the passive defense of the iron lock Hengjiang. At this moment, the mediocre and tyrannical Lord Wu adopted it, and the Lord Wu felt that there was no need to work hard to mobilize the people, and there was no need to waste too much Guonu to recruit sailors and train soldiers, just take out a little bit of money to build a few iron chains and other objects, and also be able to defend against the Jin army, which is a good idea for benefit and not cost. Therefore, Lord Wu accepted this strategy and allowed Jianping Taishou Wuyan to act in accordance with this. ”

"In this way, this lock along the river is just a defensive strategy." A general said with understanding.

Zhang Dingbian smiled and said: "Although the Qianxun iron lock Hengjiang is a defensive strategy, it can be regarded as the work of Jianping Taishou Wuyan, in addition to letting the blacksmiths of Eastern Wu build iron locks and intercept the Hengjiang River, this person also made dozens of iron cones, up to more than zhang, and personally went to the river to explore, choose its dangerous place, and hide it in the river, so that it is hidden under the water. It is like setting up countless reefs, so that the Jin navy cannot pass smoothly, and sail down with a counter-rejection ship. Such a law-based implementation can be regarded as painstaking and well-intentioned. ”

Zhang Bixian stuck out his tongue and said: "This person is fortified step by step, in this way, isn't it an abnormality to guard the river, and how should the Jin army break the enemy." ”

He ordered people to make dozens of bamboo rafts of more than 100 steps, and put the grass men who were held by the armor, so that the brave soldiers who were familiar with the water were dressed in water, pushed the raft first, and the iron cone was knocked down when it met the bamboo raft. Let people make a big torch again, more than ten zhang long, dozens of large surrounding, poured with sesame oil, placed in front of the ship, once the lock is encountered, the torch burns, the flame soars, the end is melted gold and broken iron, and the iron lock can be fused in a moment and a half. The ship was able to go unhindered, and with the infantry and cavalry on the shore, they finally captured the Eastern Wu in one fell swoop, and the king of the Eastern Wu ended in gloom. ”

Zhang Bixian said: "General Wang Jun is really capable, which is really admirable. ”

Although this person is powerful, he is arrogant and becomes a laughing stock. However, it is really a masterpiece of merit alone. Zhang Dingbian said on the side.

Han King Chen Youliang said with a smile: "If this success is achieved, General Zhang will be the king of our dynasty, and this king will definitely greatly crown the generals and all the meritorious soldiers." This king thinks that although this plan works, but if such a big torch is built, the goal is too big, and if Zhu Yuanzhang's artillery fire on the shore hits a shot, I am afraid that the torch will be wasted. ”

Zhang Dingbian smiled slightly, looked up at the Han King Chen Youliang and said: "The Han King has seen thousands of miles, and all of them are illuminated, which is really the most sacred. The world has changed, and although the torch of the year was already a sharp weapon, it is now out of date. ”

Han King Chen Youliang hurriedly asked: "Then in the general's opinion, how should our army break the enemy." ”

Zhang Bixian couldn't help it, and shouted at Zhang Dingbian on the side: "Brother, according to what you said, the torch strategy is no longer feasible, if you have any good strategy to break the enemy, tell me quickly, listen to it with all the soldiers, I'm about to suffocate me." ”

Zhang Dingbian was confident, although Zhang Bixian urged him badly, he still talked unhurriedly: "King Han rest assured, his subordinates already have a way in their hearts." Wang Jun used a torch back then, which was no longer enough to emulate. I might as well change course and use the oil pot, as long as the oil pot is boiled, I am not afraid of how thick the iron chain is, it will melt it. ”

Han King Chen Youliang slapped the table case and shouted at Zhang Dingbian: "Okay, it is really a wonderful method, the general's method has won my heart, our army will act in accordance with this, prepare utensils, bury the pot to make rice, and after the soldiers are full of wine and food, they will immediately beat the drum and march, so that Zhu Yuanzhang's turtle can not shrink the battle forehead The turtle king bastard will see our means." The fire burned Yingtianshui Village and captured Zhu Yuanzhang alive. ”

The soldiers in the tent, hearing Chen Youliang's order, also stood up and cheered in unison: "Burn down Yingtianshui Village and capture Zhu Yuanzhang alive." ”

There are two flowers, one on each branch. The Han army under the command of the Han king Chen Youliang prepared the oil pot ships, and prepared to burn the iron locks outside Yingtian City that intercepted the movement of the warships on the river.

After Chu Liuyan had a secret conversation with Ma Xiuying, he learned that the guards in Wu Guogong's mansion were actually transferred from Li Shanchang's mansion by Zhu Yuanzhang following Li Ningluo's suggestion.

Chu Liuyan was shocked when he first heard this, and he was very important.

With a puzzled face, he asked Ma Xiuying with a little puzzled face: "Wu Guogong has always been cautious, as far as I know, the slaves in the house, the maidservants, maids and others are mostly elderly, even if they want to buy a girl from the street to serve, they are all carefully selected and unwilling to be careless." Why did he become so hasty now, and he actually dispatched all the guards of the Li Mansion within a few days, it was because there was another hidden secret. ”

Ma Xiuying replied: "I was also extremely surprised, and I couldn't understand why Wu Guogong did such an act, so I sent his maids to listen to the news in the mansion, and found nothing else in a few days, but it was Li Ningluo's idea, and Wu Guogong agreed." As for why, it is really unknown. However, the maids also heard a strange thing," Speaking of this, Ma Xiuying suddenly blushed, with a look of wanting to speak and stopping.

Chu Liuyan knew that Ma Xiuying would not be able to talk to people for a while, so he didn't want to force him, so he just said idly: "Miss Ma, you and I are both daughters, and now we are both in the deep boudoir, so you might as well say it directly." ”

When Ma Xiuying heard this, she blushed even more, lowered her eyes and said: "Originally, it was not something that was hidden, but after all, it was the rights and wrongs of others, and it was originally impossible to talk about it casually." However, Miss Chu asked like this, I might as well tell you that my maid inquired about the news that Li Ningluo, who had just entered the house for less than half a month, was pregnant. I just said that Wu Guogong why can't he come to me these days, and he wants to come to Li Ningluo's fox every day to ask for warmth. ”

Chu Liuyan was stunned when he heard this, although Ma Xiuying was not born in a beautiful family, but after following Wu Guogong Zhu Yuanzhang, these slang and foul-mouthed village talks are no longer easy to talk about in front of outsiders, I don't know why every time Li Ningluo is mentioned.

Chu Liuyan thought about it slightly, and already understood the truth, Li Ningluo, who had just arrived, was actually pampered and arrogant, and did not take any of Zhu Yuanzhang's concubines in the mansion to heart, and naturally only had a superficial politeness to Ma Xiuying. Ma Xiuying is naturally clear about this, but what is even more odious is that Li Ningluo designed to hurt people behind his back, so that Zhu Yuanzhang beat Xu Biyi, who was pregnant with Liujia, for Ma Xiuying, it is naturally sad that the rabbit died and the fox died, and the thing hurt it, so it is not surprising that Li Ningluo does not have the slightest good impression.

Thinking of this, Chu Liuyan suddenly remembered that the purpose of this trip was to complete Marshal Xu Da's entrustment and let Ma Xiuying take him to visit Xu Biyi.

Thinking of this, Chu Liuyan hurriedly asked Ma Xiuying eagerly: "Xiuying, how is Sister Biyi, I rescued Sister Biyi by chance last time, but she was injured at that time, but I was a little weak." Since I left, I have been very worried about Biyi's sister, how is she now. ”

As soon as she heard Chu Liuyan mention Xu Biyi, Ma Xiuying's face suddenly darkened.

Chu Liuyan's eyes were sharp, and at a glance, he saw two tears rolling down from Ma Xiuying's eyes, falling on the blanket in front of him, and soon getting wet.

Chu Liuyan knew that it was not good, and he was a little panicked, grabbed Ma Xiuying's shoulder, shook it vigorously and said, "What happened to Sister Biyi, could it be that she is dead and dead." ”

Ma Xiuying hurriedly raised her head and said in a whimpering voice: "No, Sister Biyi didn't have an accident, she just ......." ”

Chu Liuyan hurriedly asked, "It's just what's wrong, you say it quickly, it's about to die." ”

Ma Xiuying's eyes were shining with tears, and as soon as she made contact with Chu Liuyan's eyes, she couldn't help but look back and said: "The doctor said that the fetus in Biyi's womb could not be saved. ”

As she spoke, Ma Xiuying threw herself on Chu Liuyan's shoulder and cried out loud.

Chu Liuyan's eyes were also full of tears, he didn't expect things to evolve to this point, Chu Liuyan originally hoped that Xu Biyi would be safe for her mother and son, so that even if she was wronged now, she could leave a bone and a blood seedling for Xu Da and the people of the Xu family. When one day the grievances are settled, Zhu Yuanzhang will naturally recognize the mother and son, and the family can get back together.

never expected that this situation would be achieved, although Xu Biyi was rescued, the fetus in her womb was unexpectedly lost because of the drastic changes.

The child is too innocent, Xu Biyi is pregnant with Liujia, her life is three yuan, and she is expected to be a happy son. But unintentionally, in the face of great difficulties, the aborted child was miscarried, and he died of suffocation. Men and women are not separated, it is already the mother and the son are mourned, and there is no disaster in vain, what can the husband say.

Chu Liuyan silently prayed in his heart for this unborn child who was stillborn, although it was extremely reckless, I hope that the child who has passed away can be supported, and can be reincarnated into a good person's family in the next life, and go to the public secretary without illness and disaster.

After pondering for a moment, Chu Liuyan wiped his tears, gently patted the shoulder of Ma Xiuying, who was crying on his body, and said: "The matter has come to this, no matter how sad it is, it is useless, please guide the way, let me meet Xu Biyi's sister." ”

Ma Xiuying heard this, raised her head, and saw Chu Liuyan in front of her so calmly, and she felt a little admiration in her heart.

Ma Xiuying hesitated for a moment, not knowing what was going on in her mind.

Chu Liuyan had to wait for a while, only to see Ma Xiuying then take out a handkerchief from her cuffs, wipe the tears on her face, and don't care about dressing up her face, so she nodded and said to Chu Liuyan: "Miss Chu, please come with me." ”

With that, Ma Xiuying got up and stood up and left. walked to a room by himself, but it was a resting place for Ma Xiuying's personal maid.

Chu Liuyan was suspicious, originally thinking that Ma Xiuying must have hidden Ma Xiuying in a remote mansion in the middle of the house, but now it seems that this is not the case.

When he entered the inner room, Chu Liuyan looked around, only to feel that the room was a little cramped, only a bed for the maid to rest, and some suitable dressing tables and other objects, and there were nothing else, only Xiao Ran four walls. Looking at this snow cave-like house, Chu Liuyan was unconsciously more suspicious.

Ma Xiuying turned around abruptly and said to Chu Liuyan: "Miss Chu is here for a while, I'll come when I go." ”

Chu Liuyan opened his mouth to ask where Xu Biyi was, but Ma Xiuying had already drifted away, Chu Liuyan felt very strange, and looked at the objects in the room again, but still couldn't see the slightest clue, and really didn't understand why Ma Xiuying brought him here.

While hesitating, there was a slight sound of zaza, Chu Liuyan's heart moved, and he listened carefully, and immediately realized that the sound came from the head of the bed where the maid was resting.

Chu Liuyan looked at it fixedly, and saw that the couch that was originally next to the corner of the wall slowly moved. Chu Liuyan hurried a few steps, only to see a hole in the ground at the head of the bed, there were stone steps to go down, and there was still some light faintly. Chu Liuyan already knew that this was a secret passage, and it was very likely that Ma Xiuying was hiding somewhere under the secret passage with Xu Biyi.

Chu Liuyan was thinking about this in his heart, but when he heard the sound of footsteps coming from behind, Chu Liuyan looked back and saw Ma Xiuying coming over in a hurry, and he was in front of him in an instant.

"Miss Chu, there are many people in the house, I let the doctor see Xu Biyi's injury that day, and after the prescription was prescribed, I was afraid that someone in the house would harm her, so I moved Miss Xu Biyi here, in order to save Biyi's sister's life. This is also a stopgap measure. Ma Xiuying hurriedly explained in Chu Liuyan's ear.

"What I said is that if you want to deal with this matter on the day of the smoke, I'm afraid it will be far less secure than Miss Ma's handling." Chu Liuyan nodded and said with great admiration.