royal robes

Chapter 62

That night, Guo Wei practiced for Zong Xin, and everyone was with him, even Guo Wei's three daughters were at the banquet. Guo Wei wanted Zong Xin to take a fancy to the second and third children. If so, he would immediately betroth them to Master Zong Xin .

The eighteen Khitan warriors were too numerous to sit in the courtyard, and they didn't like to drink with the people from the Central Plains.

drink till dawn

Zong Xin led people away from Guo's mansion, and Guo Wei took the whole family to send half a mile away.Zong Xin went all the way to the palace, and Liu Chengyou had already made preparations, even horses and carriages.

The horses of Zong Xin and his party were indeed not good. Liu Chengyou had prepared twenty fine horses and a very sturdy carriage.All the 2000 taels of gold were loaded into the carriage and waited for Zong Xin and his party.

"Your Majesty has worked so hard, and the poor monk is very grateful."

"Where is it, an eminent monk should be treated like this for his loyalty to the country." Liu Chengyou said: "I don't know when we will see you again, eminent monk take care."

Zong Xin nodded and said: "By the way, the poor monk left a person in the Guo Mansion. This person is named Pan Mei. She was instructed by the belated Taoist to find the poor monk. Now the overall situation in Kaifeng has been settled, but some things need to be cleared up. The poor monk recommends this person." He is the Governor of Kaifeng."

Liu Chengyou nodded and said: "The belated Taoist has never made a mistake in his criticism, so this person must have something extraordinary."

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing for the poor monk." Zong Dao said, "Murong Yanzhao, the envoy of the Yicheng Army, has made great contributions in escorting him, and he also has some friendship with the poor monk. Now that Mr. Guo is about to fight against Li Shouzhen, it is better to appoint this person as the deputy envoy of the Privy Council to act temporarily. Mr. Guo has military power. Murong Yanzhao is a good bird, and if used well, it is a sharp knife."

"According to what Master Zongxin said, we have to see whether Master Zongxin is living Zhuge or fighting Zhuge." Liu Chengyou immediately agreed because he also wanted to confirm one thing.

Liu Chengyou has expressed his attitude just now, and wants to know whether Zong Xin is "living Zhuge" or "sai Zhuge".Even though Zhuge Wolong has exhaustive strategies, he has a fatal flaw and cannot train talents.After Zhuge's death, there were no generals in Shu, and Liao Hua was the vanguard. I hope Master Zongxin can still recognize people with his eyes.

"Farewell to the poor monk."

"Master walk slowly."

Zong Xin took people away immediately, Liu Chengyou was reluctant to part, and really hoped that Master Zong Xin would stay by his side and give advice.It's a pity that Master Zong Xin still has important things to do... At the same time, due to his status, he can't send him away, so he can only watch Zong Xin leave slowly.

"It's great, the money is in hand, the matter is over, now go back to Shu to get married, and then take the stamens to live in seclusion in the mountains, to ensure that no one can find me." Zong Xin said excitedly: "Tianya, you go to live in seclusion with me as a teacher, as a teacher I will definitely teach you everything, and I will let you go home after you have learned the martial arts of being a teacher, anyway, I will never care about these nonsense in the future. When I arrive in the Kingdom of Shu, I will silence all the guardians, and then go our separate ways."

"Master, I'm driving the car for you. There is only one cloth curtain. Can you keep your voice down when you say such things in the future?"

"Feel sorry."

Everyone in the car looked at Zong Xin with disdain, except Zhao Kuangyin.Because they came here for this, and now that the matter is over, and there are 2000 taels of gold, Zong Xin will certainly not take risks for other people's affairs.

Tian Ya couldn't believe his ears, although he had heard this kind of words too much, but this time Master's joke was too much.

Zhao Ziyan was very depressed, how beautiful are the stamens?Zong Xin actually made Li Shouzhen so miserable because of her risk.If Zong Xin really married Hua Rui, what would he do?Although it is common for a man to have three wives and four concubines, but in the face of such a beautiful opponent, will Zong Xin love him in the future?

The eighteen Khitan warriors were also very depressed. Is the master's words true or false?According to their understanding of Zong Xin, they should not be such a cruel person, but this master of [-] can do anything.

Zhao Ziyan immediately gave her second brother a wink. Zhao Kuangyin understood what her sister was thinking, but this kind of thing is really hard to persuade.

"Zong Xin, are you planning to live in seclusion now? It's a pity. A man's ambition is everywhere. You worthless flower monk, why are you so full of women?"

Zong said: "Brother Yuen Long, don't you know how many times I have stabbed you? Even if one thing is revealed, I will die a miserable death. What else can I do except find a place to hide? At least grow my hair and beard first, and wait I come out to hang out when others don't know me. But with Pan An's appearance like the poor monk, even if he has a beard and hair, he will be recognized by others."

"Actually, you are in good control now, as long as you keep going, you can make more money."

"No need, 2000 taels of gold, I'll give you 800% and there's [-] taels of gold left, enough for me to spend my whole life." Zong Xin had already begun to fantasize about his beautiful life, and he could finally pick the first flower.

Tian Ya said: "Master, what the hell did you stab? My father is about to go to war against Li Shouzhen, he will surely die, what do you have to be afraid of?"

"Kids don't ask if they don't understand..." Zong Xin didn't want to explain to him, after all, one of the Lou Zi just made his family restless, luckily no one died.

In fact, no one knew about many things, only Zhao Kuangyin knew best how Zong Xin tricked Li Shouzhen step by step until he died.This monk is terrible, don't offend him, otherwise he will still count the money for him after being sold.Li Shouzhen was like this, he was obviously cheated to death by Master Zong Xin, but apart from his gratitude to Zong Xin, he has absolutely no hatred at all.

Although Liu Chengyou has blocked the news now, this kind of thing will definitely not be able to seal the mouths of soldiers and common people. One day Zong Xin and himself have only 20 people but stopped 4000 people from two camps, and Li Shouzhen's ears will be heard , Only then did he know that everything was Zong Xin's plan.

The problem lies here, if Li Shouzhen knows Zong Xin's plan, it will be troublesome.At that time, Li Shouzhen will tell Guo Wei everything, how could Guo Wei let Zong Xin go?

So Zong Xin didn't dare to continue messing around, anyway, the work was done, and after marrying Huarui, he found a place to live in seclusion.I practice hard at home, and when I have the confidence to kill a peerless master like Guo Wei, I will come out to hang out.

A group of people soon came to Kaifeng North City, and happened to meet a group of officers and soldiers who were leaving the city to block their way.When the officers and soldiers saw eighteen monks guarding a carriage going forward, they immediately knew that Master Zong Xin was inside the carriage.There was no need to order at all, everyone moved away from the left and right, and let Master Zong Xin pass first.

"Master Zong Xin, we meet again."

Hearing a familiar voice, Zong Xin and Zhao Kuangyin poked their heads out of the window, while Wang Jingchong and Wang Baoyu were ordering people to pack their bags.Wang Jingchong came to Kaifeng originally to meet Emperor Yin Liu Chengyou.

Although Kaifeng was in chaos, Wang Jingchong couldn't see him, because the reason why the reserve army outside the city was held back by Zhao Kuangyin was entirely because of Wang Jingchong's help. He sent poisonous wine to poison all 6000 people, which was considered a great contribution.So immediately let someone succeed Fengxiang Jiedushi and take office immediately.

Zong Xin nodded gently, looked at Wang Jingchong and Wang Baoyu, and suddenly had an idea.

The four cities of Tongguan, Weinan, Chang'an, and Fengxiang are all south of the Weihe River.Even if Li Shouzhen captures Tongguan, it won't last long. Tongguan is an important military location, but that's all. Soldiers need food, horses need grass. If there is not enough food and grass, there is no need to attack by force. Just besiege the city to win.

Now Weinan is his sphere of influence, and the weak scholars of the Ao Gang are developing the military.Moreover, Weinan is an important commercial route with well-developed waterways. If Li Shouzhen can be supported by Weinan, he can stand in a stalemate with Guo Wei.Although he is sure to lose, he can bribe Li Shouzhen to stop talking nonsense.

But the Ao Gang is a Jianghu gang after all, and they must find someone who can speak up to help them do this.Wang Jingchong is not bad...

"My lord Wang, I happened to need you." Zong Xin immediately got out of the car and pulled Wang Jingchong aside.No one knew what bad idea Zong Xin was planning.

"Master Zong Xin, what other orders do you have?" Wang Jingchong was obedient to Zong Xin's words. At first, Zhao Kuangyin was only able to make Wang Jingchong risk his life to send the Croton wine to the reserve army. If Li Shouzhen successfully forced Wang Jingchong to die.

But Wang Jingchong had no doubts at all, because he believed that Zong Xin would succeed.

Zong Dao: "It's another troublesome matter. Li Shouzhen led 5000 troops to seize Tongguan. The news has not arrived yet, and the general guard of Tongguan doesn't know that Li Shouzhen rebelled. I'm afraid he will only try his best to please him, and he will not resist at all. When Li Shouzhen enters Tongguan, he will immediately raise troops. Tongguan will definitely fall."

"The master is right. If Li Shouzhen obtains Tongguan, he will definitely defend it to the death. Even if Mr. Guo comes in person, he will not dare to attack by force." Wang Jingchong said: "Tongguan is an important military route. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Mr. Guo can only besiege the city, not force it. Take it so as not to waste the precious lives of the soldiers. What's more, there is no need to attack by force. Although Tongguan has raised thousands of soldiers, and Li Shouzhen led a team to enter the pass, nearly [-] people have to eat, and they can't last long."

"Lord Wang really has a good opinion, and the poor monk thought that Lord Guo would not attack by force." Zong Xin said with a smile: "So the poor monk hopes that Lord Wang will send someone to deliver grain to Li Shouzhen. All the grain and grass will be transported by the Weihe River, and Guo Wei can't stop it. There is no need to hide it. Secretly report to His Majesty, Your Majesty knows what to do."

Wang Jingchong knew that Zong Xin's tricks were unpredictable, but this time it was too strange... Li Shouzhen was punishable by everyone, why did Zong Xin ask him to send him food and grass?And His Majesty knew about it.

"Hey~ Master Zong Xin, what is the meaning of this?"

"The secret must not be leaked. Anyway, Li Shouzhen will die anyway, so it's okay to let him live longer. Besides, this matter will be reported to His Majesty. Are you still worried that the poor monk can deceive me?"

"Don't dare..."

Zong Xin understood half of Wang Jingchong's explanation when he explained it like this. Indeed, even if someone sent food to Li Shouzhen, he wouldn't be able to last long.Guo Wei besieged the city, and Li Shouzhen had no choice but to stick to it, and never dared to go out to fight, or he would die.Under the strict defense, morale will only get lower and lower, but it is also convenient for attacking the city.

But this is definitely only half of the reason, because as long as there is no food and grass in Tongguan, the soldiers will definitely rebel. They must fight to the death or surrender after killing Li Shouzhen. There is no third way to go.So there must be other reasons why Zong Xin asked him to send food.

(End of this chapter)