Fengcheng Hou Mansion.

Ever since Li Pingzhong was deposed as the head coach of Nanying, the door of this prince's mansion has never been opened again. There is a cold and lonely mood everywhere in the mansion. After the assassination broke out, Li Pingzhong never left the door or took a step forward.

Spend a lot of time in the ancestral hall every day.

The Lu Jiang incident did not involve Li Bingzhong. After he witnessed the quarrel between the eldest prince and Pei Yue, he went to death willingly without involving Li Bingzhong. Of course, he did not have any substantive evidence. Li Bingzhong was just

I had several secret conversations with him, mostly with hints in my words, and never explicitly asked him to assassinate Pei Yue.

In the quiet and deep ancestral hall, Li Bingzhong stood tall and tall under the hall, looking at the spiritual tablets of the ancestors of all generations, and said in a deep voice: "Do you know that this is a major crime against the Nine Clan."

In the side shadow, a man's voice sounded: "The risks are great, but the benefits are even greater."

Li Bingzhong asked again: "Why is Your Highness looking for me?"

The man replied: "Because Lord Marquis has lost power, has resentment in his heart, and has a bloody feud with Pei Yue, he is naturally the most important candidate for His Highness."

Li Binzhong sneered: "I'm just a dog raised by Wang Pingzhang. His Highness overestimates me."

The man said calmly: "There are many blind people in this world, but His Highness's advantage is that he can see some different things. Many people may have forgotten that you have been the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army Commander-in-Chief for so many years. Apart from Wang Pingzhang and

Apart from Lu Min, the person who knows the most about Kyoto’s defense has secretly cultivated many forces. Now that Wang Pingzhang has died and Lu Min has died in the Western Region, His Highness needs your help."

Li Binzhong shook his head and said: "Li is grateful for His Highness's attention, but you should know His Majesty's methods. If it were anything else, I certainly couldn't refuse Your Highness's life, and I could even offer my head.

However, any rebellion will result in the death of the nine clans, so I cannot take the spirit of the ancestors of the Li family to accompany you in your adventure."

The man said slowly: "It's not about taking risks, it's about bringing order to things. It's not about treason, it's about siding with the emperor."

Li Binzhong smiled, looked at the man's face hidden in the shadows and said, "Actually, you don't have any confidence, right?"

The man was silent for a moment and said slowly: "Your Highness is stronger than you think."

Li Pingzhong asked: "How to prove it?"

The man whispered something.

Li Bingzhong's expression changed from doubtful to shocked. After hearing this, he couldn't help but shake his head and said: "You are really a bunch of lunatics."

The man smiled and said: "Nowadays, the police in Beijing are strict, and hundreds of officials are complaining. The army is also in ups and downs. After all, it is the military service that makes achievements, but the soldiers below have to fight for them. After the assassination, the image of Tianjia was severely damaged.

, and after experiencing a crisis, people are willing to

You will definitely relax a bit. All these are God-given opportunities. If you miss this time, there will be no possibility of success in the future. Mr. Marquis, do you really not want to avenge Master Li? Don’t want to re-enter the court? Wang Pingzhang today

How do you get your status? Do you really not know?"

Several questions in a row made Li Bingzhong's expression slightly change.

After a long time, he said solemnly: "I want to have a detailed discussion with His Highness face to face."

The man nodded with satisfaction and said softly: "I will arrange it as soon as possible."

Li Bingzhong turned his head and looked at the spiritual statues, his eyes extremely complex.

…

On the south bank of the Tiancang River, tens of miles south of Jiangling City, there is the Great Zhou Dynasty Chengbei Camp.

Xie Xiao, the official of the town, looked at the middle-aged man opposite and asked with a smile: "Is the old Marquis still in good health?"

The middle-aged man's name is Xian Dongqing, and he is the eldest son of Xian Chunqiu, the Marquis of Jubei.

Xian Chunqiu also had another identity. He was the head of the Chu Kingdom in Daliang more than thirty years ago. After the murder in the second year of Zhongzong's Jianping year, Xian Chunqiu defected to the Southern Zhou Dynasty with hundreds of his children. Xian Dongqing was his only surviving son.

, although he later married a wife and had children in the Southern Zhou Dynasty, Xian Dongqing was the most respected and trusted by his father.

Xian Chunqiu is sixty-three years old this year. He is already an old man in his sixties. He basically does not interfere in military affairs and leaves everything to Xian Dongqing.

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Guo. My father is still in good health." Xian Dongqing responded respectfully.

Fang Xiexiao said calmly: "The old Marquis is always strong and strong. This is a blessing for the country. I heard that the recent incident was mentioned to Your Majesty by the old Marquis?"

Xian Dongqing nodded and said: "That's true, but my father said that the Duke of the country will definitely understand his painstaking efforts."

Fang Xiexiao pondered: "There is actually no problem with this slow-down strategy. After all, the emperor in the north made the move first and tried his best to make one division famous so as to avoid too much resistance in their court. But I think this matter is a bit too much.

I'm anxious, do I have to send a princess to the people in the north in order to buy the most time for Zhou?"

Xian Dongqing looked a little embarrassed and said hesitantly: "If we don't get married as a princess, I'm afraid the north will turn a deaf ear."

Fang Xiexiao sighed softly and said slowly: "His Majesty's secret decree states that letting the eldest princess marry the eldest son of the northern emperor can buy at least two years for the Great Zhou Dynasty, but I feel that this may not achieve the goal.

"

Xian Dongqing fell into silence after hearing this. In fact, he also thought so in his heart. The Northern Emperor's thoughts were clearly revealed, not to mention whether he would agree to the marriage between the two countries. Even if the eldest princess really got married,

How could she, a weak woman, be able to stop millions of Liang soldiers? It would be a bit natural to place all her hopes on a marriage. However, this matter was initiated by his father, and His Majesty also nodded in agreement. Even the eldest princess herself had no objections.

, he naturally cannot object vocally.

Fang Xiexiao finally just shook his head and said no more.

Xian Dongqing breathed a sigh of relief. Before coming, he was very worried that he would not be able to convince the Duke of Zhen in front of him. After all, if he did not agree, the mission would not be able to go north at all.

Fang Xiexiao raised his eyes and asked: "How far has that matter progressed?"

Xian Dongqing's heart trembled, and he lowered his head and responded: "According to my father's plan, this matter is progressing smoothly, and he had already told the woman named Leng more than a month ago. According to calculations, she should have arrived in Kyoto in the north in the past few days.

"

Fang Xiexiao said with a deep look: "If we can really kill Pei Yue, this will be a good move."

Xian Dongqing said in agreement: "This man's status is becoming more and more important now. After his death, no matter what happens to the emperor in the north and his son, at least Gu Liang will suffer a heavy blow. As long as it is not Gu Liang himself

By leading the troops south, the pressure on our side will be greatly reduced."

Fang Xiexiao raised his hand and tapped the table, and after a long time he said: "Go back and tell the old Marquis that I have no objection to the marriage, but don't be anxious now. If the north can succeed, I will lead the army to capture the three cities of Jiangling and Liang Liang."

Everyone rushes back to the north of Tiancang River. If the matter fails, it will not be too late to let the princess go north."

Xian Dongqing breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and said, "I only obey the Duke's instructions."
Chapter completed!