Chapter 35: King Wu is still too young
Zhao Hongming's right hand knocked on the table suddenly stopped, and a pair of sharp eyes stared at Ji Guofu, waiting for his response.
An invisible coercion shrouded Ji Guofu's body.
Ji Guofu raised his head to meet Zhao Hongming's gaze, and suddenly felt that his breathing became short, and his heart seemed to be grabbed by someone's hand.
The aura of His Royal Highness the "Martial King" is so strong.
Ji Guofu hurriedly gathered his mind, calmed himself down as soon as possible, and thought about the plan that Zhao Hongming said.
What Zhao Hongming said was still a bit general, he couldn't understand it immediately, and there was a thoughtful expression on his face.
Fortunately, he was involved in many of the key points, and after a little scrutiny, he could know a rough idea.
Zhao Hongming wanted him to act as Li Mu's envoy and pretend to cooperate with Lu Zonghui to induce Lu Zonghui to ambush Wu Qi, and then expose Lu Zonghui's location to Li Mu.
Lu Zonghui thought that he had cooperated with Li Mu, so he would naturally relax his vigilance and concentrate on dealing with Zhao Hongming.
But in fact, Li Mu didn't know that Lu Zonghui had cooperated with him.
When he informed Lu Zonghui of his location, Li Mu would only regard him as an enemy, thinking that it was a military operation against him.
With Li Mu's character, he will inevitably take action.
When the time comes, it will be Li Mu's praying mantis catching cicadas, Zhao Hongming will plan and then move, and the yellow finch will follow.
In addition, Zhao Hongming had Lu Zonghui's correspondence in his hands.
All this was just planned in a short time after he presented the letter.
His Royal Highness the Young Martial King is so decisive and ruthless.
After Ji Guofu pondered the wording, he carefully said his understanding.
Zhao Hongming slapped his palms and smiled: "Yes, Ji Warrior is really smart, and this king is not wrong." β
Ji Guofu smiled bitterly twice and said, "Your Highness praises falsely, this is all His Highness's plan." β
"But the two people sent by Lu Zonghui have been killed by me, and I don't have Zhao Jun's big seal in my hand, how can I pretend to cooperate with Lu Zonghui?"
Ji Guofu voiced his doubts and worries.
If this matter is not resolved, it will be difficult for him to win Lu Zonghui's trust, and it will be difficult to implement the first step of the plan.
Zhao Hongming said: "This king can solve this matter for you." β
When he was in Daliang, he learned a martial art called "Forging Bones and Changing Skins", which has the ability to change people's appearance.
This martial art is very shallow, and he has been lying in his martial arts column, if he hadn't clicked on it intentionally, he wouldn't have paid attention to it and hadn't practiced it seriously.
It is only used slightly when switching Wei Wuji's identity.
But even so, after the blessing and breakthrough of the [Heavenly Dao Reward for Diligence] martial arts, the Bone Forging and Skin Changing Technique also underwent a transformation.
As soon as his consciousness moved, he evoked the [Heavenly Dao Reward for Diligence] martial arts panel, and in the martial arts column, the information of "Bone Forging and Skin Changing Technique" was displayed.
γBone Forging and Skin Replacement - Reaching the Peak (100/100)γ
After Dacheng, the bone forging and skin exchange technique was broken through the realm of "reaching the peak".
After reaching this realm, he can even use his true intentions to change the appearance of others.
As for Zhao Yin, Ji Guofu knows the style, and he engraves one privately.
Seeing the confusion on Ji Guofu's face, Zhao Hongming said, "Do you have the heads of the two people sent by Lu Zonghui in your hands?" β
"These two heads, still with me below. The identity tags and other items of the two were also looted by the subordinates below and brought over. β
"Go get it."
"In addition, the height and size of the two people you killed, tell Father-in-law Gao, and let Father-in-law pick two similar and reliable soldiers according to that size."
"Yes."
Gao Yanshi and Ji Guofu didn't ask much and left one after another.
After a while, the two of them completed Zhao Hongming's request one after another and stood outside the door.
In the room, two bloody heads were placed on the ground.
On the side of the head, stood two loyal Wei warriors.
Zhao Hongming ordered: "The two of you each take a step forward and walk in front of this king. β
The two Wei warriors did so.
Zhao Hongming got up and put one hand on the face of one of the Wei Wushu.
He stared at the head of one of the Eastern Sergeants, his mind moving slightly.
The true meaning contained in the body began to work, and there was a crackling arc surging between the fingers.
Wei Wushu, who was covered by his palm, only felt that his face was numb, and the muscles on his face began to squirm.
Moments later, a face resembling one of the heads appeared in front of them.
This method is similar to plastic surgery and can last for a long time before slowly returning to its original appearance.
No one could find a clue, so the two warriors shouted magically.
After Zhao Hongming made sure that there was no omission, he did the same on another person.
"From now to the next few days, you will be the soldiers of the Eastern Army, and tomorrow you will go to the Eastern Army camp with Ji Warrior." Zhao Hongming said: "When the time comes, you should talk less and just listen to the orders of Warrior Ji." If this matter is done well, the title will be upgraded by one level when you come back. β
The two Wei Wushu's faces were happy, and they hurriedly said, "Obey." β
Zhao Hongming waved his sleeves and called Gao Yanshi and Ji Guofu back in.
When Ji Guofu saw the two "resurrected" soldiers of the Eastern Army, his face suddenly changed, thinking that Zhao Hongming had used some ancient immortal technique to bring the two back to life.
Zhao Hongming didn't explain too much to him.
"Ji Warrior, you take the two of you to familiarize yourself with their identities, and then talk about the causes and consequences, and discuss the countermeasures. Our army is about to attack Zhao, the time is tight, the task is heavy, and it is best to set off tomorrow. β
Ji Guofu nodded and said seriously: "I know." β
After sending Ji Guofu away, Zhao Hongming went to Wu Qi's room again non-stop and explained his plan and plan.
After Wu Qi heard Zhao Hongming's plan, he immediately felt shocked.
Thinking that he was conniving at his subordinates on the high platform, they were all in Zhao Hongming's strategy, and he only felt a layer of cold sweat oozing from his forehead.
His Royal Highness the Martial King is indeed amazing.
"I don't know where General Wu thinks Lu Zonghui should be placed, which will not arouse his suspicion, but will also cause Li Mu to be in his throat and have to send troops to exterminate him?"
Zhao Hongming thinks that he is still a little sure of martial arts and people's hearts, but for the art of war, he really doesn't have a deep dabbling, and he is not as good as Wu Qi.
So for the sake of his strategy, he was ashamed to ask and asked Wu Qi for advice.
Wu Qi pondered for a while, then turned around and found a rough map of Hedong County in the room.
He pointed to one of the canyons and said, "This is Hua County, about 60 miles north of Hedong City. Draw a straight line from Zhao Jun's current location to the county seat of Hedong County, and Hua County is in the center of this straight line. β
"If Zhao Jun wants to leave, taking Huaxian is the shortest route. If Lu Zonghui has the intention of occupying this place, it is enough to make Zhao Jun Li Mu sleep, and he must send troops to exterminate him. β
Zhao Hongming looked at the map and became conscious, and asked, "Then how do we get Lu Zonghui to go here willingly?" If the message to Lu Zonghui is conveyed according to the plan of this king, it is that he and Li Mu conspire with us. β
"Your Highness, don't be impatient." Wu Qi pointed to another place on the map and said, "This is the route to Huaxian." If our Wei Wushu attacks Hedong head-on, from this position, we can not only interfere with our army from the flank, but also give the Zhao army two gaps to attack the back of our army. β
"That is to say, as long as Lu Zonghui rushes to Huaxian County with the military order, he is a foreign grinder and can create a great opportunity for Zhao Jun."
Zhao Hongming has also read some military books, and it is easy to understand Wu Qi's deduction, and praised: "General Wu is worthy of using his troops well, so that the king's plan will be more secure." β
Wu Qi hurriedly took a step back and bowed: "Your Highness is far-sighted, this is beyond Wu Qi's reach, if Your Highness's plan is successful, it will be able to reduce many casualties of Wei Wushu." Greatly increases the chances of victory for our army. β
Zhao Hongming said: "As far as I know, there are four martial artists in their army, and it is not so easy to defeat them, General Wu will do his best." β
"The last general will definitely go all out."
After waiting early the next morning, Zhao Hongming informed Ji Guofu of all the marching plans he had discussed with Wu Qi last night, and asked him to implement his plan.
At the same time, when Ji Guofu was leaving, Zhao Hongming only allowed him to take two of the five people he brought, and the remaining three were detained by Zhao Hongming.
Although Zhao Hongming did not say it explicitly, Ji Guofu also knew that this was Zhao Hongming's means to manipulate him.
Be his handle.
Ji Guofu didn't have any grudge against this.
As Zhao Hongming said, he has not made an inch, and it is not easy to gain a foothold in the Wei army if he wants to gain the trust of the other party.
Forty miles away from Hexi City, the 150,000 troops of the Eastern Army were stationed here.
Originally, Lu Zonghui recruited 160,000 troops this time, but he didn't expect that in the Battle of Jinyin, he lost 10,000 troops out in a daze, and now only 150,000 are left.
"It's all to blame on that Wu Qi, and that bullshit martial king." Lu Zonghui pointed at the air in the main tent and scolded.
Pu Yuanqing on the side echoed: "The general is angry, a trivial matter is not worth it." β
Lu Zonghui said viciously: "If it weren't for their great victory, the conditions I promised my subordinates would have been fulfilled, why would they be so?" β
"General Lu, now that you have the support of many martial arts forces in your hands, and you can have the income of the Wish Stone, these are enough for the general to occupy the mountain as the king, why do you want to think about that little thing in the imperial court?"
Pu Yuanqing said with a smile: "Besides, General, you have a close relationship with the Huo family, and the same is true for our Sword Forging Villa and the Huo family, the three of us are mutually beneficial, even if we leave Wei Ting aside." β
Lu Zonghui was not a fool, knowing that there was a meaning in his words to help Xinlong, he seemed to have a deep meaning: "I heard that you have been in more contact with the Four Princes recently? β
Pu Yuanqing snorted and corrected: "It's not us, it's the Huo family." They have more power in the court, and they can only say that the two sides are in love with each other. β
Lu Zonghui smiled and did not comment.
It is true that he has some friendship with the Huo family, and the Eastern Army was also under the control of the Huo family before.
But that doesn't mean he doesn't have any ideas.
In fact, he is also trying to get the Eastern Army rid of the mark of the Huo family and increase his influence.
This is also another reason why he covets the armament in Zhao Hongming's hands.
To some extent, he didn't like to be tied too deeply with this Sword Forge Villa.
It is more appropriate to cooperate with them, it is better to plan with Zhao Jun and Li Mu.
At the very least, both take what they need and do not affect each other.
At this time, some of his subordinates entered the big tent, leaned into Lu Zonghui's ear, and whispered: "General, the two people you sent to the Zhao army are back, and there are also people from the Zhao army. β
"So fast."
Lu Zonghui was a little surprised, and then he gave an order to expel the guest: "Captain Pujun, I have military affairs to deal with, and I will talk about it when I am not busy in the future." β
"Okay, then don't disturb the general's business, I'll talk about it later."
Pu Yuanqing was very knowledgeable, didn't ask much, and took the initiative to leave.
After making sure that there was no one behind him, Lu Zonghui took the initiative to say, "Let them come in." β
"Yes."
Lu Zonghui tidied up his appearance and sat upright.
A moment later, Ji Guofu walked into the tent with some of his subordinates.
The two pretended Wei warriors had calm expressions, and the two of them saluted the Wei army, followed by Ji Guofu.
As soon as he entered the main account, Ji Guofu reported to himself: "Ji Guofu, the captain of the Xia Zhao Military Academy, has met General Lu, and my general has received the letter you handed over, and I have been specially ordered to negotiate with the general." β
As he spoke, Ji Guofu took off a piece of copper seal to identify himself.
Along with it were letters he sent.
Seeing that the people he sent out, the letters, and the identities of the people who came could be verified one by one, Lu Zonghui's doubts were completely dispelled.
Lu Zonghui had no doubts, and said happily: "Captain Ji, please take a seat." β
Ji Guofu's face did not change and sat in the VIP seat.
"Come on, serve the food and drinks."
Lu Zonghui said politely: "Captain Ji has been running all the way, it must have been a long journey, and the road must be very hard, I don't know what Captain Ji likes, although I am remote here, there is no shortage of what I should have." β
Ji Guofu said: "General, let's put this matter back in the future." The situation is urgent, but let's get down to business. β
"Oh, Captain Ji, please speak."
Ji Guofu said seriously: "Our general found out that the Wei army had an abnormal movement today, so after receiving General Lu's letter, he agreed to cooperate with the general, and let me rush over non-stop." β
The Martial King has already made a move?
Lu Zonghui couldn't help but be a little surprised.
As Wei Jun, he has not yet been notified, but Zhao Jun and Li Mu have already knew.
It is said that Li Mu is fighting on the march and pays attention to intelligence, which seems to be true.
"I don't know, how is General Li going to cooperate with me?"
Ji Guofu already had a draft in his heart, and said with a smile: "We hope that when the two armies are fighting, the general can give us more convenience, so that we can make a tactical detour and encircle Wu Qi." β
Lu Zonghui laughed and said: "Great, due to my identity, I can't directly do it to Wu Qi, but I can guarantee that I can open the door to Zhao Jun, which is within my ability." β
"That's the best."
The two talked about many details after the two armies met, such as what code words should be used when they met, what kind of military formation should show goodwill, and so on.
In the big tent, after chatting for a long time, Ji Guofu put forward his resignation: "It's almost like this, the military situation is urgent, I want to go back to my life quickly." β
"Captain Ji, please."
Looking at the back of Ji Guofu leaving, Lu Zonghui couldn't help but sneer: "King Wu is still too young to know the plans between adults. I guess this time it will teach him a profound lesson. β
"General." Some of his men re-entered the tent.
"What's the matter?"
"Captain Ji said that it was not safe in Wei, and he wanted Jiang Shouming and Yue Yibin to escort him back to the Zhao army."
Jiang Shouming and Yue Yibin were the two soldiers he sent to deliver the letter.
I didn't expect this Captain Zhao to be so timid.
That's it.
At this time, Lu Zonghui was in a good mood, and waved his hand casually: "Let them go." β
"By the way, General Ben has always been rewarded for his merits. This time, they rushed around, and it was a lot of hard work to promote this matter, and they were rewarded with three taels of gold and a wish stone for each of them last time. β
"Yes."
(End of chapter)