"Knock knock!"

"Who?"

"Me!"

Luo Guanzhong, who was looking at the manuscript paper, heard Li Xuanying's voice and showed a slightly puzzled look. Still, he quickly got up, walked to the door, peeked out through the crack in the window, scratched his head, and opened the door.

Li Xuanying stood alone in front of the door. Luo Guanzhong looked back and forth and found that it was indeed him.

"That's ...... It's over? Luo Guanzhong said in surprise: "So fast! ”

"What do you want?" Li Xuanying hurriedly said: "We just chatted for a day." But she was quite busy, so she left with that. ”

"Oh? Just a chat? Luo Guanzhong obviously didn't believe it.

"It's really happening today." Li Xuanying shook his head and explained: "There are people in the city who are plotting to cause chaos - ah, it doesn't seem appropriate. In short, there is a big mess, and some people may even take the opportunity to change. That's what she came to tell me about it. ”

"Although the old man is not one of those famous people, when he was in Jiangnan, he dealt with a group of literati every day, never ate pork, and saw pigs running every day." Seeing this, Luo Guanzhong also said directly: "And the people in the market, the favorite is the story of the talented and beautiful woman, so when I was collecting style, I saw a lot of these things." ”

"A lonely man and a widow, I suddenly came to call you out in the middle of the night, and the result was to teach you how to deal with the conspiracy and chaos......" He said speechlessly: "This girl is not an outer room, but your strategist?" ”

"You can say that. On weekdays, it's true that she often gives me advice, and most of the time it's very useful. Li Xuanying thought for a while and said, "This is really a bit of a meaning......

"......" Luo Guanzhong has nothing to say now. He was silent for a moment before he said, "This kind of thing doesn't need to be admitted in a hurry. You are a disciple of the pillar country of the Great Qin Kingdom, if people know that they rely on women to make ideas every day, then ......"

"Well, I know it's not good." Li Xuanying hurriedly added: "When we were in school, my husband said that women only have incomplete rationality, and they are not suitable for complex planning and participation in the management of important links. According to the theories of the sages, I should be the one who plans the bigger things. Odosia herself told me that I couldn't always ask her. But you also know that theory is just theory, and in reality, there must be some contingency. ”

"I wanted to figure it out on my own, but her advice always worked, so I changed it. Anyway, that's what the sages advocated, right? ”

"Contingency is indeed Mencius's view." Luo Guanzhong had no choice but to nod.

"yes. I have always felt that the saints of the East are more flexible than the saints of Greece. Li Xuanying commented: "It's their statement that makes me more acceptable." ”

"It's not like the saints of the East haven't talked about this kind of thing." Luo Guanzhong saw that he comforted himself, and kindly reminded: "In "Daya", it is said, 'The philosopher becomes a city, and the philosopher falls into the city. Yi Ji philosopher, for the owl for the owl. The woman has a long tongue, and the steps of vigor. Bandits descend from heaven and are born of women. Bandit teachings, Shiwei Women's Temple. ’”

This means that a man with many schemings can accomplish the affairs of the state; If a woman is scheming, she will destroy the affairs of the state. A woman is good at words, but she brings trouble. A scheming woman is like an owl and must stay away from her. This is also the teaching of the sages, and it cannot be said that they did not say it. ”

"Huh? Is that right......" Li Xuanying asked curiously.

This is the lesson that the Zhou people learned from the experience of the fall of the Shang Dynasty. It is said that the Shang Dynasty admired birds, like owls, scheming women, probably from their side. This kind of woman led to the demise of the Shang Dynasty, which was a real occurrence in history and was recorded by the ancestors. Luo Guanzhong told him.

"So, who should I listen to? How is the judgment of the old ancestor different from my feelings? Li Xuanying asked.

"I'm not familiar with Tessie's situation yet, but judging from what we have just exchanged, the woman's strategy is not credible, and it should be more than the experience of the East." Luo Guanzhong said: "Since the ancestors of the East and the West have come to this conclusion, it may indeed be the case. If you have your own judgment, think for yourself; If you can't judge it, it's better to refer to the wisdom of your ancestors than to guess by yourself. ”

"Well, that's true." Li Xuanying thought about it and nodded: "But I also thought about it just now, and I feel that what she said makes sense......

Luo Guanzhong took a breath and looked at the moon in the sky: "Then you better change your power." ”

"yes. I followed her advice, and I made my own judgment after understanding what she was saying. So, taking the initiative to take sound advice doesn't mean I'm listening to the woman, right? Li Xuanying sorted out the logic before and after, and quickly convinced herself: "In this way, it really makes sense." ”

“……”

Luo Guanzhong was stunned for a moment, and didn't seem to know how to answer for a while, so he simply asked him: "That son, should we continue to ponder the score?" ”

"No, there's still work to be done." Li Xuanying waved her hand and said, "Oudothea told me that she looks at the current form, and there are several big forces, and only my family may not be involved." In this case, it is best to show your strength by making a final decision, gathering strength, and rescuing people in one fell swoop, and ending this farce at the same time. ”

"That's the right idea." Luo Guanzhong nodded: "However, is your family enough?" And the main thing is, can you mobilize them now? Is it still too late? ”

She said that she had been to several places before, and that the notices had already been notified, and that others would be in touch with each other and mobilized. But the Night's Watch hasn't moved yet, so she wants me to move. Li Xuanying relayed: "I replied that I have no military power at all, and I am just an idler." The Night's Watch were the garrisons of the capital, and their status was not ordinary, and even those who had positions and influence could not mobilize them. What can I do......"

Luo Guanzhong thought about it, but didn't answer, but asked, "So, she still insists that you can?" ”

"Yes, she said, it was because I didn't have an official position that I could be transferred. I thought about it for a long time, but I didn't understand why. Li Xuanying scratched her head: "She was very angry, let me use my own brain, and said that if this continues, what will I do in the future." I said I really couldn't think of it, and she said, I can ask you. ”

"That girl, let you come to the old man?" Luo Guanzhong raised his eyebrows and pointed at himself.

"Yes, she said that your old man is very alert, and it seems that he is indeed an experienced person in the rivers and lakes." Li Xuanying said honestly: "Although you have always said that you have messed up things, I think you are actually a capable person. She also told me that you could ask you to go out of the mountain again, even if it was to be my staff again, and try it with me. Looking back, the credit for your advice will also be counted as yours. ”

"That's a bit of a underestimation of the old man." Luo Guanzhong was surprised, but still said bluntly: "Although I am in a poor situation, I am not to the point where I want to compete with the little girl. Besides, what do I want this credit for? Is it more famous? To be honest, although the old man is shallow in learning, he is still lucky to have some reputation through the freshness of storytelling. I even think now that the reputation may be a bit too high. I want to hide for a few days and wait for the audience to get their hands dirty......"

"No, she actually wants to be as showy as possible, so as to avoid trouble for herself." Li Xuanying explained: "This time the incident is too big, and my actions will definitely be followed by someone to ask about the cause and effect." If I had told everyone that she had given me the idea, she would definitely be in even greater trouble. ”

"Because she was already involved with some of them, and if I listened to her opinion, many people would probably suspect her, thinking that she was behind it, and by the way, doubting my ability to say that I was a marionette under her control. I have a lot of responsibilities on me, and this kind of rumor is very bad for doing business in the future, and my family may also overreact and get the two of us into trouble. So, it's better to just leave her alone. ”

"This ......" Luo Guanzhong hesitated for a moment: "This is no problem in itself, there is indeed a reason for this." But, Childe, didn't you realize that if you do everything according to her, doesn't it mean that you admit that you are indeed incapable and are manipulated by her? ”

"Huh?" Li Xuanying was a little surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that this was really the case.

"That'...... This ...... "He was momentarily embarrassed.

"As the saying goes, you can't kiss each other...... Hey, this kind of thing, the old man really can't say anything. Luo Guanzhong took the initiative to relieve him, shook his head, and said: "I think the son should have made up his mind, since this is the case, let's hurry up and set off." As for this idea, you can say that you are in a hurry, and your soul is blessed, and you remember it, isn't it okay? ”

With that, he returned to the house, picked up his robe and put it on, hid the saber again, and said to Li Xuanying, "Let's go first." ”

After the two came to this small building, they took out the horse. However, Li Xuanying was still a little weak-hearted, and asked again: "Is it really just the two of us?" ”

"Didn't Childe say that he can fight better than everyone else in the family?" Luo Guanzhong asked rhetorically: "Since this is the case, it is enough." ”

"Shall we go straight to the Night's Watch headquarters?" Li Xuanying confirmed it again, and it seemed that she didn't know the bottom of her heart.

"Yes. Since the girl understands the situation, it is better to go according to her plan. Luo Guanzhong said: "Moreover, if what she said is true, it also makes sense." You see, the other forces have moved, but the army, which is supposed to maintain the situation in the city, has not responded. There's definitely something wrong with that. ”

"So what should we do?" Li Xuanying asked.

"It depends." Luo Guanzhong replied: "You just go directly to their station, shout a few times, and ask them to send troops." Even if it is an ordinary citizen, no one can say that it is not allowed to report rebellion and rebellion. And I remember that this army should have someone on duty. ”

"Yes." Li Xuanying nodded: "Then what if they ignore me?" ”

"Then we'll go in and ask for an interview with their commanding officer." Luo Guanzhong said: "You are the heir of the Zhu Kingdom, no matter what they say, they will not be able to get along with you." ”

"What if the soldiers on duty in command are not happy?" Li Xuanying probably understood, but still confirmed it.

"Then we don't have to talk nonsense with them. Beyond five steps, the argument is what is lip service. Within five steps, the argument is this—" He patted the knife at his waist.

"To be honest, I didn't even dare to think about it." Li Xuanying shook his head vigorously: "This is the capital......"

"The capital garrison, the location is so important, but it acquiesces in such a big mess here, putting important people in a dangerous situation. Isn't this more serious, you say? Luo Guanzhong also asked again: "No matter who is in charge, this person is already a person who is going to die." The most we can do for him in advance is nothing. ”

Li Xuanying nodded and said no more. Luo Guanzhong thought for a moment, and then whispered.

One of the Night's Watch stations is located on the border between the rich and their civilian quarters. Of course, from another point of view, it may be that they are stationed here that the rear of the rich area is formed. Although they did find a lot of signs of chaos along the way, the place was relatively quiet at this time.

The two quickly rushed to the door and jumped off their horses. The gatekeeper was very discerning, and at a glance he recognized Li Xuanying in the night. They didn't dare to slack off, and immediately reported to the inside, saying that Li Gongzi had brought someone here, and then invited the two in.

In the small building facing the gate, two officers hurried in. Luo Guanzhong gave Li Xuanying a look, and the latter immediately took half a step forward, and according to the lines he had taught him before, he scolded loudly: "The city is in chaos, and some places are burning, why don't you hurry up and suppress the traitors!" ”

Seeing this posture, the soldiers on duty all came over. The two officers were obviously a little weak-hearted, and hurriedly said: "Childe doesn't know, there are many rules in our regiment, and many times, you can't act without permission. What's more, before and after the triumphal ceremony, it was originally a day of carnival and trouble in the city, and we have already arrested many people in accordance with the law, so there is no need to use more harsh means to deal with the citizens. ”

"I'm not here to listen to your!" Li Xuanying immediately said: "Now the thieves are besieging the ranks of the church, and they want to take the opportunity to harm the son of the commander. Do you not send troops to sit back and watch them succeed? ”

The officers looked at each other and could only prevaricate: "We must see the orders of the Great Khan." Because some people also came to report it, saying that Guo Gongzi was fake. We couldn't decide, so we had to send the news to us and wait for the decision to be made. ”

It doesn't make sense. Your duty is to destroy the thieves, not to help them. Luo Guanzhong said sharply: "Or do you think that as long as no one helps, you can survive?" ”

The faces of the two changed, Luo Guanzhong swished out his knife, and shouted at the soldiers who were surprised and wanted to surround them.

"Listen to it all!" He shouted, "Don't pretend to be innocent to me! Your leaders, in this great capital, how many people have taken advantage of, and how many powerful people have hooked up, you know for yourself! Don't prevaricate with the law! How many of you haven't done anything illegal, and you know it yourself! ”

The officers and soldiers looked at each other, some were still hesitating, and some were angry, and they also drew their weapons.

Li Xuanying did not hesitate this time, and immediately drew his sword and turned to point at them. He is indeed a little famous, and now, a few people who want to break the jar hesitate again.

"Guo Gongzi is being surrounded now, as long as something happens to him, no one in Rome can protect you! King Xiao Wu is also surrounded now, as long as something happens to him, no one outside Rome can protect you! The so-called magnates who are good friends with you on weekdays are just a swarm of ants in the face of the anger of Rome and the Ming Dynasty! Can they keep you? Luo Guanzhong continued to shout.

"The Great Khan has understood the situation. You know what's at stake, and Khan knows even more! Therefore, we are hurrying up to raise troops and horses and gather a large army. Li Gongzi also got the news, because he cared about his friends, so he rushed to the first place, wanting to take you to save people first. This is a rare opportunity for you, but you are still hesitating and shirking! ”

"As soon as the Khan's army arrived, these jumping clowns who could only shake their lips and puff their tongues immediately turned into powder. Do you have to die with you? Don't you really take your life as a life? ”

"So what do we do?" Someone couldn't help but ask: "The officials all say ......"

"Tie up the official!" Luo Guanzhong immediately shouted: "There is only one chance to make meritorious service for the guilt, who wants to!" ”

Many of the soldiers hesitated and began to look at their commanders. And one of the officers reacted, calling for his own soldiers to kill this person who disturbed the morale of the army, and then drew his sword and stabbed at Luo Guanzhong. Luo Guanzhong swung his sword to block it, but there were cronies of the officer, and he attacked with a sword.

"Childe, come on!" He shouted.

Li Xuanying let out a long breath, and the whole person was like a rabbit, and he rushed out, stabbing a sword into the officer's face. He reflexively slashed and chopped off his cronies' arms.

Another officer, with a few of his subordinates, rushed up with a roar, and Li Xuanying fought back with a sword, stabbing him to death in two moves. Only then did the soldiers catch up, and in the panic, he cut down two more people with one step and one sword. Seeing that they were defeated, the rest hurriedly turned and fled.

The other soldiers finally got up and rushed to protect them, chasing a few of the fleeing men and rushing out of the camp.

"Raise troops, raise troops, kill thieves!" Luo Guanzhong shouted excitedly.

(End of chapter)