Chongyu saw that we were all silent, and said with a smile: "You don't have to worry. What Liao Mi did was also what those of us had to do, but he was willing to take risks, regardless of gains and losses, and didn't think much about the consequences. But we can't act hastily, because this is related to the survival of the entire Huandou clan, and it can't be played with at all. Tell him what you know, and see if you can help him, at least in the course of his actions, and don't let things get out of hand. ”

I looked at Chongyu's frank expression, dispelled the doubts in my heart, and introduced Liao Mi's pretense of defecting to Chonggang and wanting to find an opportunity to sacrifice himself to eliminate harm, as well as the two generals Shi Bian and Long Jianzhao who wrote a joint letter to King Huandou.

Finally, he said: "Today, we have sent the joint secret letter of the two generals to the hand of King Huandou, but before he could read the letter, it was interrupted. I don't know exactly what is written in the letter. ”

After hearing this, Chongyu looked at everyone and said to a Huandou man wearing a civil official uniform: "You find an opportunity to talk to Liao Mi to see what their plan is, and whether we need to help him do something." ”

After speaking, he said to everyone: "Let's slow down our actions first, and when we understand Liao Mi's plan, see how sure we are, if the risk is too high, we must stop him from acting, if the feasibility is high and the risk is small, then we will cooperate with him, if it succeeds, then it is the best, in case it fails, first, we must protect Liao Mi's safety, and we must not let him sacrifice in vain, and second, we must control the situation, not to hurt the innocent, let alone cause chaos in the clan." ”

Everyone turned to each other and began to discuss.

Chongyu stood up and said, "Today, let's talk about it first. Each of them went back to arrange his own affairs, and in the morning three days later, we were still meeting here to discuss. ”

Everyone got up and walked towards Chongyu, walked towards the mouth of the cave, jumped out one by one, and then spread their wings and flew into the distance.

Chongyu walked to the edge of the cliff, looked at the Huandou people in the distance, and let out a long sigh.

I stepped forward and asked, "Is there anything on General Chong's mind?"

Chongyu didn't look back, still looking into the distance, and said earnestly: "In my life, in the first half of my life, because of a ridiculous thing, I ruined my future, and in the second half of my life, I forbearance and stealing my life, and I didn't do anything useful for Sheji, but I only cultivated two rising talents for the Huandou clan, but now they are all imprisoned, and life and death are uncertain." It's hard to let go of when you think about it. ”

Speaking of the two rising talents, I probably guessed some clues, but in order to confirm, I opened my mouth and asked, "Who are the two high-ranking disciples you have cultivated?"

Chongyu looked back at me and said, "There is one you have also seen, it is Long Xi, the son of the commander of Danshui City, and the other is Chongqi, the heir of the current king." ”

He paused and said: "As a prince, Chongqi will inherit the throne in the future, and it is okay for him to endure some hardships and hardships, not to mention that he has no worries about his life at present." But Long Xi, who had just lost his father, finally escaped to Chongshan, and was arrested, and his life was in danger all the time. ”

I said, "What does the old general mean?" I asked.

Chongyu said, "I have to find a way to get him out." ”

"Save Longxi?" I was surprised.

"Yes, but I haven't figured out a good way yet, and I've been worried about not being able to eat and sleep well for the past two days. Hey——。 Chongyu Shou said with a frown.

I said, "Do you know where Long Xi is being held now?"

Chongyu shook his head and said, "Although I don't know, I will definitely be in a heavily guarded place in the city. In addition to the Jongmyo Temple, such a place is the prime minister's house of Chonggang. Zongmiao is now detaining this king, and he will definitely not lock Longxi in again. The most likely is the prime minister of Chonggang. ”

"I don't think there's a need to worry about Longxi's affairs for the time being. He Xuanya said on the side.

Chongyu turned his head to look at He Xuanya and asked, "Why?"

He Xuanya said: "If Long Xi is really imprisoned in the Prime Minister's Mansion, his safety should not be in question, at least not like in other prisons, there will be all kinds of accidents. Unless he is convicted and sentenced. However, now Chonggang should be busy dealing with the opponents outside, such as preparing to crusade against the Three Realms Ridge and the like, and those who are already under his control should not be dealt with immediately. Therefore, before Long Xi was convicted, he could calmly think about it and slowly think of a way to rescue him. ”

Chongyu nodded and said, "What you said is also reasonable." ”

He Xuanya asked again: "I have a few questions, I know if I can ask the old general." ”

Chongyu turned around and said with a smile: "I'm not a general now, not even a soldier, you don't want the general to call me, just call me Lao Chonghao." ”

He Xuanya said: "Then call you Chonglao." ”

Chongyu didn't object, and said, "What did you just say you wanted to ask?" ”

As he spoke, he walked towards the stone chair.

He walked over to the stone chair and sat down, and said to us, "Come and sit down here." ”

We walked over to the chair next to him and sat down.

He Xuanya opened his mouth and said: "I see that you are obviously in prison, why do you have so much power and can still summon so many people with heads and faces to hold a meeting. We were sent out of the prison in the morning, so you must have arranged it. Are you really in jail?"

Chongyu said: "I am indeed in prison, but I am willing to sit in this prison. And, as you can see, sit very freely. It's incredible, isn't it? ”

We all looked at him dumbfounded.

Chongyu continued: "This matter has to start more than ten years ago. Until then, I had been living incognito, living a life of peace with what happened to me, and although I paid attention to the current affairs, I only watched from afar, and had no intention of getting involved.

"Although Chonggang was in power, there were still a group of hard-line ministers in the DPRK and China who had a position on right and wrong before that, and he was also cautious in everything and did not dare to exceed the rules.

But as the upright ministers were framed by him with tricks, one by one they either died tragically, lost their officials, or were held hostage by him, and the court fell to Chonggang.

"At that time, I felt that Chonggang was fighting for power so unscrupulously, and sooner or later he would usurp power and seize the throne.

"Suddenly, I understood why the Drought King interceded for me.

"She is the righteous sister of the former king, although I was deluded and attacked the Drought Tribes for no reason, causing them to lose their lives and ruin the city, causing huge losses, but she did not hate the Huandou clan because of this, and even for the sake of the heirs of the righteous brothers, she did not hesitate to endure the pain to protect me, a sinner and enemy.

"She is a wise man, and she has long seen that Chonggang will bring chaos to the Huandou clan in the future, so she let me survive in the world so that I can compete with Chonggang when necessary. ”

Speaking of this, Chongyu had a solemn expression on his face, his eyes looked straight into the distance, and said in a deep voice: "I, a sinner, thought that one day I could go to her and deeply repent of my sins, but unfortunately, she passed away half a year ago. ”

Chongyu adjusted his mood and said with a long breath: "Since my life was saved with a mission, then I can't live up to this mission, let alone the people who let me live."

"Since then, I have taken active action, while conferring the hall in the palace, I also gathered the soldiers who followed me in the east and west, especially the group of young soldiers I specially selected to train pilots back then, at that time, many of them were already in important positions.

"I am bent on pulling up a strong force, whether it is military or political, I can compete with Chonggang.

"However, it is not so easy to do one thing. I had only been in operation for half a year before I was denounced for bad intentions and a tendency to rebel.

"The king summoned me to the palace and advised me to stop doing anything that might cause criticism.

"I told the king Chen about the benefits and disadvantages, and wept blood to tell each other, according to the situation at that time, there will be trouble in Chonggang for a long time. and told the king about the intention of the king of drought to protect me from death.

But the king said that when he appointed Chonggang, he had to trust him 100%, as the so-called employment of people is not suspicious, and Chonggang has been above the court for decades, and he has not seen any out-of-the-ordinary moves. The king also said that he believed that everything I did was for the good of the Huandou clan, so he would not cure me of the crime of forming a party and gathering people, but he hoped that there would be no more slanderous incidents, otherwise he would not be able to protect me.

When I heard this, I was completely hopeless and devastated.

"But when I walked out of the main hall, I met Chongqi head-on.

"Chongqi was just ten years old at the time, but he said something that made me regain my confidence, he said: 'Master, they have all attacked you and seriously injured you, including my father, and I don't trust you anymore, but please rest assured, Qi'er, I will always be by your side. ’

"I was so moved that I almost burst into tears.

"I squatted down and asked, 'Second Prince, where did you hear these words?' Master, I am very good, and your father trusts me. As for what people say, I don't care at all. ’

"Chongqi said, 'I heard all the conversation you had with my father just now. And although I don't understand the things in the court, I often arrange for my entourage to listen to the news, and I have heard a few words about many things. Even so, please don't be discouraged, and if you think it's right, you must keep doing it. ’

"After listening to Chongqi's words, I thought hard for three days. In the end, I finally made up my mind to spend time with the old thief in Chonggang.

"But I also reflected on the reason for my previous failure, that is, my movement was too great, and I was already annihilated by the enemy before I was ready.

"So since then, I've been operating in secret.

"In order to avoid the eyes that were staring at me next to me, I discussed with Lei Qianshen, the cell leader of the Heavenly Prison, and hid in the Heavenly Prison to act.

"Lei Qianshen was originally a lieutenant general in the army, but because of my attack on the drought, he was implicated, removed from all positions in the army, and sent to the prison as a guard.

"He was a resolute man, and he responded to my call very early and joined the ranks of the people who opposed Chonggang and prevented the great chaos in the clan.

"With his own strength, he was able to cut through the passage between the prison and this cave, which is really remarkable.

"Six years ago, I deliberately threw filth in the palace, and people called me crazy, and the king ordered me to be thrown into this prison, and since then, this prison has become my battlefield, where all matters related to the survival of Huan Dou will be discussed. ”