Chang Yu returned to the Hou Mansion, and Liu Yuan was still waiting patiently for him.

After briefly telling Liu Yuan about Zhao Ji's thoughts, Chang Yu quickly took out his pen and ink and wrote two letters.

One was addressed to Yu Tu, Chang Yu's father, and the tone of the letter was extremely urgent, urging Yu Tu to send troops immediately, after all, the current Yiqu territory was still a long way from the border of Daqin.

The other letter was written to a eunuch named Jiu'an in the Xianyang Palace.

Jiu'an is the head of Huayang Palace, and his grade has exceeded half a hundred, and he is quite prestigious in Xianyang Palace. When Chang Yu served as the head of the palace of the Empress Dowager Zhao Ji, she had a very good personal relationship with Jiu'an.

More than two months ago, after making a plan to hijack Xianyang Palace, Chang Yu sent a message to Jiu'an Feige, saying that he was worried that Lü Buwei would mutiny when Yingzheng performed the crown ceremony, and planned to secretly enter the palace to King Qin.

Soon, Chang Yu received a reply from Jiu An, in which Jiu An said that he would do his best to support Chang Yu.

Chang Yu was overjoyed and wrote a reply again, and ordered the messenger to offer a lot of silver taels.

During this time, Chang Yu and Jiu'an have also been communicating by letter.

This time, Chang Yu showed Jiu'an that he might sneak into Xianyang in the near future to protect the palace and prevent Lu Buwei from forcing the palace.

After writing the two letters, Chang Yu handed them to Liu Yuan again, and after confirming that they were correct, he handed them over to the two henchmen and ordered them to hand over the letter to the recipient as soon as possible.

The two cronies took the order and left, and after discussing with Liu Yuan again, they hurried to the Changxin military camp.

Tuoba Hai had already given the military order, and all the sergeants were packing up and changing into civilian clothes.

In the Chinese military tent, Chang Yu gathered several henchmen such as Tuoba Hai in one place.

"How's it going, is it all laid out?" Chang Yu asked.

"Back to the Hou Ye, everything has been arranged." Tuoba Hai arched his hand and said, "When the soldiers heard that they were going to King Qin in Xianyang, they were all full of morale. ”

"Well, that's good." Chang Yu nodded with satisfaction, "Remember, until Xianyang, even after it is done, you have to keep saying this, understand?" ”

"My subordinates understand." Everyone responded in unison.

"After the deed is completed, high-ranking officials are generous, glorious and wealthy, and you are naturally indispensable to this marquis." Chang Yu said very earnestly.

"Master Xie."

"Okay, then tomorrow we will split up, divide into three branches, and gather in Liyang." Chang Yu said.

"Yes."

After determining the arrangement of the generals, Chang Yu personally inspected the barracks and saw that there was nothing unusual, so he was relieved.

As for the disciples who were supported in his house, Chang Yu didn't care too much, because some of the people who were particularly outstanding had already been taken by Chang Yu for his own use.

There is no great talent or small ability, and it is not very useful at this critical juncture.

The next day, Chang Yu led 5,000 soldiers to set off from the east city gate with great fanfare, in order to make a show for the queen mother.

After another three days, Chang Yu arrived in Liyang.

Liyang, also used to be the capital of Daqin, Shang Jun Wei Ying's reform was here, and later after the construction of Xianyang, Daqin moved the capital. But many of the old families have stayed in Liyang.

The 5,000 armor soldiers who accompanied Chang Yu changed again and dressed up as ordinary people.

In less than half a day, 80,000 soldiers have been assembled in Liyang.

At this time, news came from the front that the marching speed of King Qin was not very fast, and there was still a distance of one hundred and fifty miles from Liyang, and it would take another day to reach here.

Chang Yu was not idle, and after settling all the sergeants, he took Tuoba Hai to the door of an old mansion.

This old mansion is the clan of the Meng family, an old family in the city

Chang Menglin's mansion, Chang Yu and Meng Lin have a good personal relationship, and they also asked Meng Lin to help buy weapons before.

After the word was transmitted, the housekeeper of the Meng Mansion came out to greet him quite enthusiastically and let the master and servant into the mansion.

"Hahaha, what kind of wind blew Hou Ye to the Meng Mansion." Before anyone arrives, the sound comes first.

From behind the screen, a man in his forties, with a fat head and big ears, a wide body and a fat body, seemed to have never worked.

This fat man is the patriarch of the Meng family, Meng Lin.

"Hehe, I haven't seen you for many days, and Brother Meng is still full of spring." Chang Yu replied.

"Each other, Lord Hou, please take a seat." Meng Lin politely gave up his seat.

"Brother Meng, please." Chang Yu said politely and sat down opposite Meng Lin.

Meng Lin ordered the housekeeper to toast the tea, and then said: "If you can let the Hou Ye come in person, could it be that something important happened to Liyang?" ”

"Hehe, although this matter is confidential, there is no need to hide it from Brother Meng." Then, Chang Yu will go to King Qin of Xianyang, and the set of words about guarding the palace will be said to Meng Lin again.

After hearing this, Meng Lin asked in surprise: "Could it be that Lu Xiangbang is really anti-minded?" ”

Chang Yu snorted coldly and said, "Of course! There are many guests in the Lu Mansion, and it must not be difficult to find out some truths, does Brother Meng also believe that Lu Buwei will willingly give up power, and all fame and fortune will be wasted? ”

Indeed, no one will necessarily be willing to change who it is.

The corners of Meng Lin's mouth twitched slightly, driving the fat on his face, which was quite funny.

Not long after the turmoil of the mutiny, is it going to change again?

After being silent for a moment, Meng Lin said: "Regardless of whether this thing will happen or not, it is naturally best to be careful, if Lu Buwei does not move, we will not lose anything." ”

"Not bad." Chang Yu smiled slightly, "Ben Hou also thinks so, so he followed the will of the Queen Mother to go to Xianyang to defend the palace." ”

With that, Chang Yu took out a pair of golden brocade from his arms and carefully handed it to Meng Lin.

Meng Lin unfolded it, his eyebrows couldn't help jumping, and his eyes were rounded for a few points.

This is the decree issued by the Queen Mother Zhao Ji, and underneath it, it is also clearly covered with the seal of the Queen Mother.

Meng Lin was just about to get up to pay homage, but was pulled by Chang Yu.

"Brother Meng, this matter is secret, there is no need to bow." Chang Yu lowered her voice and said.

Meng Lin nodded, handed the decree back to Chang Yu, and said, "Since it is a secret, why did the Hou Ye tell me?" ”

"Huh." Chang Yu smiled and said, "Of course, I have something to ask Brother Meng for." ”

Meng Lin waved his hand, and said with the same smile: "Master Hou thinks highly of Meng, Meng is just a small person, he can't be in the hall of elegance, and he doesn't know about the things in this palace." ”

"Brother Meng misunderstood." Chang Yu said, "The affairs in this palace are naturally solved by Ben Hou himself, as for Liyang, ...... here."

"How?" Meng Lin said with a little apprehension.

"Here, as long as Brother Meng finds some suitable reasons to let the king stay in Liyang for three or five more days, is it okay?" Chang Yu said in a pleading tone.

Meng Lin didn't know why: "Why is this?" ”

Of course, Chang Yu had already thought of his words: "It's not a secret, when Ben Hou led his people to Xianyang, he needed some time to prepare secretly, and if he didn't wait for the preparations, the king would have already made a crown salute in Yongcheng, so if Lu Buwei started an incident, Ben Hou would definitely be caught off guard." Therefore, if you find a way to delay the king for a few days, Benhou will naturally have time to make the fullest preparations. ”

Meng Lin asked with some suspicion: "Why don't you tell the king directly about this matter?" ”

Chang Yu smiled bitterly and sighed lightly: "I'm afraid that if I tell the king clearly, Lu Buweina."

side, maybe you will be aware of it, and in that case, the consequences are unpredictable. ”

Meng Lin lowered his head, thought for a while, and finally nodded and said: "It's okay, in order to facilitate the Hou Ye to act secretly, Meng Mou will think of some ways to stay with the king for two more days, as for what the king does, it is unknown." ”

"Hehe, Brother Meng just do his best." Chang Yu smiled and took out another brocade bag from his arms and handed it to Meng Lindao, "This is a little bit of the Queen Mother's heart, please Brother Meng smile." ”

Of course, Meng Lin refused to ask for it, but he was so enthusiastic that he had to accept it, but he didn't open it to see, but when he touched its shape, it should be a valuable jade ornament.

"Hehe, with Brother Meng's help, Ben Hou is also relieved." Chang Yu stood up and said, "Time is pressing, it is not appropriate to stay for a long time, Ben Hou said goodbye." ”

Meng Lin hurriedly said, "Master Hou, slow down." ”

Chang Yu turned around and said, "Brother Meng, what's the matter?" ”

"I heard that there are many people from other places in Liyang City for no reason, presumably, those should be the people of Lord Hou." Meng Lin asked.

"Well, yes, it was Ben Hou who brought it." Chang Yu said.

Meng Lin arched his hand and said: "I also hope that the soldiers under the Hou Ye will not disturb the people in the city." ”

"Brother Meng, rest assured, after the repair is completed, Ben Hou will take them to set off overnight." After that, Chang Yu took Tuoba Hai and left.

When Chang Yu walked away, Meng Lin turned his head to look at the housekeeper and asked, "What do you think about this matter?" ”

The housekeeper pondered for a while and said, "Strange, a little strange, but I can't tell where the blame is." ”

"Sure enough, you also think something is wrong." Meng Lin said.

"Then sir, do you really want to do what he says?" The butler asked.

Meng Lin shook his head lightly and said, "Although I have always had dealings with this concubine, it is only a business relationship, besides, if he forges a token, then he is guilty of defrauding the king, and we can't be guilty of wading through this muddy water with him." ”

Between the words, it seemed that Meng Lin already had a plan.

Chang Yu and Tuoba Hai left the Meng Mansion and returned to the temporary camp outside the city on a narrow and sparsely populated path.

"Master Hou, do you think Meng Lin, will he really find a way to drag Ying Zheng back?" Tuoba Hai asked in a low voice.

Chang Yu didn't slow down, looked at Tuoba Hai, and said, "What do you think?" ”

"I don't think so." Tuoba Hai spoke his mind.

"Huh." Chang Yu chuckled as if self-deprecating, "Ben Hou thinks so too. ”

"Huh?" Tuoba Hai didn't understand why Chang Yu knew that Meng Lin would not help, but he still asked him for help.

Chang Yu explained: "Although our sergeants have been disguised as ordinary people, but after all, there are too many people, and they have bought a lot of food and salary in Liyang City, but it is too difficult not to be noticed, rather than arousing suspicion, it is better to directly say the reason, so as not to let us just leave on the front foot, and Yingzheng will send chasing soldiers to catch up with us." ”

"It's still Master Hou who thinks about it." Tuoba Hai finally understood Chang Yu's intentions, and then asked, "Then what should we do next?" ”

After thinking for a while, Chang Yu said: "According to the original plan, you take half of the men and horses, assemble outside the north city gate, and then march along the northern route; Ben Hou and the rest of the men gathered outside the southern city gate, and then marched east along the Weishui. Three days later, we gathered twenty miles outside the west gate of Xianyang. ”

"Good! At the end of the day, I will go back and prepare, and set off early tomorrow morning. Tuoba Hai said.

"Nope." Chang Yu said decisively.

Tuoba Hai's just turned footsteps stopped in place.

Chang Yu looked to the east and said gloomily: "Let the brothers not rest tonight, take advantage of the night, bypass Yingzheng's camp, and set off immediately!" ”