Chapter 127: Branches
The soldiers who were in charge of the food of several generals such as Liu Yong and Zhao Tong worked very hard today, and in addition to the large pieces of beef and mutton, they also specially added a few special dishes of Shuzhong that can rarely be eaten by southerners.
Everyone knows in their hearts that if nothing happens, after tonight, everyone can return to the court.
However, accidents always appear when you don't expect them, whether they are surprised or sad, and this is where the ups and downs of life lie.
A man dressed as a lieutenant officer walked up to the cooks who were busy with his hands behind his back.
"Your Majesty has asked several times, how can it not be done at such a time?" The man looked displeased.
The cook had never seen this person, but looking at his momentum, he felt that he must be someone from the emperor's side, and he couldn't help but feel a little weak.
"Please tell Your Majesty that most of the vegetables transported from Jianning City are no longer fresh, and in order to ensure Your Majesty's safety, we have to pick them carefully, so we are slower."
The man snorted and circled around the dishes that had already been prepared.
"You are also waiting for Your Majesty's consideration, and General Ben will definitely tell Your Majesty."
"Thank you, sir."
But the man didn't leave, but moved a wooden stool and sat beside him, his eyes fixed on the dishes that were enough to make people salivate.
According to the rules of the palace, after the meal for Liu Yong and the others is ready, a eunuch on duty needs to taste it first, not to taste its taste, but to prevent someone from poisoning.
After coming here, at first, some people thought of sending soldiers to guard it, but because they were too nervous before the war, Liu Yong did not bring eunuchs, so this procedure has not been implemented for a long time.
In the Big Tent:
Liu Yong and Meng Zhuo talked about Xing Zhengnong.
"Compared with His Majesty's magnanimity, the villain is really ashamed of his place, and after the villain goes back this time, he will never have any other dissent." Meng Zhuo's personality is quite similar to his father Meng Shu, straightforward and suspicious, although sometimes he will waver, but once he really makes up his mind, it is difficult to change.
"King Meng Zhuo knows the general situation, has a big heart, and is a true husband." Liu Yong said.
"Your Majesty is far away from the capital and comes to my Nanzhong, but you still need to beware of the people in your court. If Fei Gong and Chen Ji and others do not get rid of them, I am afraid that the capital will be unstable. Meng Zhuo said.
Liu Yong glanced at Zhao Tong.
"I already know, when I return to the army, I will immediately behead these two people to prevent future troubles."
Meng Zhuo nodded.
At this time, the Chinese officer lifted the curtain of the tent.
"The food and wine have been prepared, just waiting for His Majesty's orders."
"Quickly pass it on." Liu Yong said.
Meng Zhuo, Duo Kai, and A Tuhan sat on one side of the tent, and on the other side, Zhao Tong, Lian Ji, and the general surnamed Zhou, and Liu Yong sat alone on the top of the steps.
Soon, seven tables were filled with brightly coloured dishes.
Liu Yong picked up the wine bottle and was about to speak, when suddenly there was a noise outside the tent, as if many people were arguing. Subsequently, the lieutenant officer ran in.
"Your Majesty, General Zhao Tong and General Zhou's men and horses had a dispute over the amount of supplies to be distributed. The two sides have already exchanged swords and guns, and I ask Your Majesty to quickly ask the two generals to go to appease. ”
Liu Yong put down the wine bottle.
At this time, such a thing happened to Liu Yong, Zhao Tong and others, which was really unacceptable.
"Don't move, the two generals, wait for the last general to go and have a look." Lian hesitated, stood up and said.
Liu Yong's face was gloomy.
"The three of you can go together, don't disturb King Meng Zhuo and my Yaxing."
"Yes."
The three of them agreed and left quickly.
"It's just that I don't rule the army strictly, and I want the three kings to laugh." Liu Yong said with a smile.
"The strength of the Shu Han soldiers is something that villains have seen, and occasional friction is normal, Your Majesty doesn't need to worry about it." Meng Zhuo said, bringing the wine bottle to his mouth, "Since Your Majesty regards the villain as a brother, the villain will climb big here, and the three of us will do it first as respect." ”
Duo Kai and Ah Tuhan also picked up the wine bottles.
Liu Yong laughed.
"Okay, since Brother Meng is so frank, the junior brother will recognize you as the imperial brother in the future."
Except for Liu Yong, the wine in the three wine bottles was poured into his stomach at the same time.
Meng Zhuo and the others were no longer polite, took out the true colors of the southerners, grabbed a large piece of meat with their hands and stuffed it into their mouths.
The noise outside continued, and Liu Yong picked up the wine bottle several times and put it down.
Just as he was about to send someone to inquire again, suddenly, Ah Tuhan, who was sitting closest to the curtain of the tent, suddenly screamed, covered his stomach with his hand, and countless beads of sweat instantly gathered on his forehead.
"Brother Xian, this is ......" Meng Zhuo was stunned, pointed at A Tuhan and asked.
Before Ah Tuhan could speak, Duo Kai on the side also changed his face suddenly, showing an extremely painful look.
"This guy is poisoned!" A Tuhan pointed at Liu Yong and said.
Liu Yong was shocked.
"I really treat my three brothers, how can I poison them?"
Before the words fell, Meng Zhuo kicked over the table in front of him, pulled out his sword under his ribs, and was about to pounce on Liu Yong, but as soon as he took two steps, he was tormented by a sudden burst of severe abdominal pain and squatted on the ground.
Liu Yong's mind instantly flashed a bolt of lightning.
"Come with the army soon."
Meng Zhuo's mind was still quite clear, squatting on the ground, covering his stomach with one hand, and groping behind him with the other, fortunately, the water bladder filled with clear water was still there.
What was in the water bladder was the detoxification water he was going to give Liu Yong to drink.
At that time, he planned to use this method to save the poisoned Liu Yong, and then let him go once like he released himself, who would have thought that Liu Yong had seen through his tricks, and would use the water to drown his brothers. However, he didn't expect that this water would eventually become his life-saving water.
(Of course, exaggerating the toxicity of the poisonous spring water in the south is a means, and it is also a helplessness to exaggerate the detoxifying effect of this clear water.) Author's words. )
Meng Zhuo quickly drank the water in the water bladder and turned to look at Duo Kai and Ah Tuhan.
At this time, blood was already spilling from the mouths and noses of the two people.
By the time the two soldiers were ordered to run, Duo Kai and Ah Tuhan had no possibility of help.
Although Meng Zhuo had drunk the antidote water, he was still paralyzed, just pointing at Liu Yong with his finger, and he didn't even have the strength to scold.
Liu Yong realized the seriousness of the problem.
"Someone, bring a few cooks here, I will interrogate them myself."
The lieutenant officer quickly left with the people.
Not long after, several cooks were brought into the Chinese military tent.
At this time, Zhao Tong, Lian Ji and others also heard the news and rushed back.
How could a few chefs not have imagined that the dishes they made themselves would be poisoned.
"Back to Your Majesty, this poison is fierce, the villain and others have never seen it, I'm afraid it is not something in my Shu." After seeing the corpses of Duo Kai and Ah Tuhan, a Lang Zhong said cautiously.
"Also, dare to argue for this guy." Meng Zhuo was furious, pointed at Lang Zhong and shouted, and then turned to Liu Yong, "You deliberately made people make noise outside the account, took the opportunity to transfer the three of them, and left us alone to drink here, your intention is clear." Fortunately, the king of Ben has this water with him, and now, you simply kill the king of Ben, and you are also happy. ”
"Do you think my majesty will not dare?" Lian drew his sword.
He also didn't believe that this matter was done by a few cooks, since Ah Tuhan and Duo Kai were dead, leaving this Meng Zhuo could only become an enemy in Shuzhong, it was better to kill it, and avoid future troubles.