Above the stars

"negotiation?"

"What to talk about?"

"What's there to talk about with them?"

The old man seemed to be in a bad mood, and as soon as they met, he asked Tang Bandit three deadly questions.

Tang Bandi silently sat down in front of the old man, picked up the teapot, poured him a cup of tea, and motioned for him to drink it.

The old man and Tang Bandi looked at each other, then picked up the tea cup and drank all the tea in it. He sighed: "The old soil is better. Although the old tree roots don't taste very good, they are enjoyable to drink."

"When you put a big tank in it, all the pores on your body will become clear. That feeling, tsk tsk tsk"

In the old days, Tang bandits would often dig some roots of the chicken vine for the old man to make tea.

It tastes slightly bitter in the mouth, but the aftertaste is sweet and refreshing.

Moreover, it also has bactericidal and lipid-lowering effects.

Although there is no need to lower fat in the old land

Except chubby.

"What? Do you regret it?" Tang Bandit asked with a smile.

"What a shame." The old man scolded angrily: "You don't know how many years I have been looking forward to this day. I wish I could eat its flesh raw and drink its blood."

"Do you know how happy I feel now? Regret? That is impossible."

"I'm sorry." Tang Bandi looked at the old man and said aloud.

The obsession in the old man's heart is Zhong Daolong, and what he wants to do most is to kill Zhong Daolong.

However, because of myself and because of Phoenix.

Zhong Daolong is still alive today.

"It's all Chen Fenglei's fault for not seizing such a good opportunity." The old man cursed loudly and said: "We have already told you that before you enter the Phoenix Palace, it is best to let Zhong Tianyi kill Zhong Daolong himself. Take action."

"I didn't expect that he couldn't even do such a small thing well. He even let Phoenix escape from control and ran to Tai Chi Hall to intercede for him."

"Do you think Chen Fenglei did it on purpose?" The old man looked at Tang Bandit and asked coldly: "If he really wanted to trap Fenghuang, he wouldn't have sent a few idiots to guard the door of Fenghuang Villa."

"If he really wanted to kill Zhong Daolong, he wouldn't have delayed it for so long and solved it with one shot."

Tang Bandit knew that the old man had doubts about Chen Fenglei's cooperation.

Of course, his suspicion is quite reasonable.

At that time, they were all ambushed outside the palace, and Chen Fenglei took charge of the changes inside the palace.

If he really wanted to kill Zhong Daolong, Zhong Daolong would not survive.

"We have our interests and he has his personal interests."

"He is not one of our own, we are just partners."

"He has been with Zhong Daolong for many years. Zhong Daolong probably trusts him and leaves the entire Phoenix Palace to him."

"There is also the relationship with the Queen. If he really forces Zhong Tianyi to kill Zhong Daolong, he is afraid that Fenghuang will not be able to accept it, and he is also afraid that he will let down his friendship with the Queen."

“So, hesitation is the norm.”

"Alas." The old man said angrily, "If Zhong Daolong doesn't die, the situation will become complicated."

"If he dies, what do we do next?"

"Run." Lu Yu said. "Run as far as you can."

"What if you don't die?"

"Run." Lu Yu replied simply and neatly: "Run as far as you want."

"Whether you die or not is the same outcome? So why is the situation so complicated?"

"I have mixed feelings."

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The old man sighed deeply and said: "You think I am willing? I also want to plan the layout carefully and plan it out slowly. I didn't expect that they closed the net in advance and wanted to catch us all."

"Then what should we do? We can only stand up and fight them. Can we still hide at that time?"

Tang Bandit knew that if the Security Bureau had not suddenly attacked Sunshine Welfare Home, then they would not have responded hastily.

When they were playing a cat-and-mouse game with Zhong Daolong, Zhong Daolong got impatient with the wait and immediately made a move to drain the fire.

He directly sent people to get rid of himself and the old man. At that time, all the conspiracies and conspiracies were solved.

This is also the result that Zhong Daolong and Yan Wenli agreed on from the beginning.

Pretending not to know Tang Bandit's true identity, he threw him to the Overwatch Council and left him to his own devices.

Enter the situation personally, help them prune branches and leaves, weaken the power of the nine major families, and test the reactions of all parties.

Unfortunately, they did not expect that Tang Bandit and the old man would survive their ambush.

They didn't expect that Chen Fenglei and Yan Jingnian would turn against each other at a critical moment and imprison them instead.

Seeing the sudden change in the situation, the major families headed by the Shen family actually made their own plans, stood still and waited to see what would happen.

"What if you don't want to run?" Tang Bandit asked.

"Then we have to let them see our trump card." The old man said loudly: "What can we do with just a few people from the Phoenix Palace?"

"If Shen Wuxiang is determined, he can take down the Phoenix Palace with a single charge."

"What if you don't run away? Are you going to be captured without mercy and let others slaughter you?"

"But where can we run? Return to the old land again?" Tang Bandit asked.

"If I can go back, I won't miss a good move."

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"The reason why Shen Wuxiang sent people to negotiate is because Zhong Daolong is still alive and he doesn't want to bear the reputation of "regicide"

"Be polite before fighting. If we refuse to negotiate and are unwilling to accept their negotiation conditions, they will take tough measures."

"However, the Phoenix Palace is surrounded and Luban Mountain is surrounded. Now is not the time for negotiation."

"We can talk, but we must have a certain right to speak. We can't just say what he says and give him what he wants."

"In that case, even if we can escape danger for the time being, over time, they will eventually wipe him out. Shen Wuxiang is not Zhong Daolong. He is a soldier and is a truly ruthless person."

"Luban Mountain is surrounded, and we can't get out." Tang Bandit looked at the old man and asked, "Where do you want to start?"

"Start with our friends." Lu Yu looked at Tang Bandit. He knew that this boy understood what he meant. He was always smarter than he thought.

It would be fine if you didn't like women.

In other words, it would be fine if you didn't like Phoenix.

Isn't it bad to be a scumbag?

According to the old man, the daughter of the Sheng family is also very good.

"It's time to show our true power."

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"They refused to negotiate?"

Shen Wuxiang was sitting on a large tiger-head chair made of blue star mahogany, standing tall and majestic.

"Yes." Sun Shehu said, stroking the few strands of goat's whiskers on his lips.

He is Shen Wuxiang's adviser and the negotiator this time.

He rushed to the Phoenix Palace on behalf of Shen Wuxiang, but unexpectedly news came from inside: No talk.

He felt a little unhappy in his heart. The overall situation had been decided and it would soon be time to reward based on merit.

If he successfully handles the negotiation, wouldn't he be the number one hero of Conglong?

Who else can compete with him for his importance in the heart of "Prime Minister Cao"?

"Who did you meet?" Shen Wuxiang asked.

There are not many people in the Phoenix Palace who can make decisions. There used to be one, but now there are two.

"Lu Yu."

"Oh." Shen Wuxiang understood.

He is one of the two people who can make the decision.

If he says no negotiation, he basically represents the attitude of the Phoenix Palace at this time.

"Their tone was very firm, and it didn't seem like they were trying to get along with each other." Sun Shehu looked puzzled and asked, "Where do you get the confidence?"

Yes, where does the confidence come from?

Shen Wuxiang was also thinking about this issue in his mind.

Although the Tang bandits and Chen Fenglei joined forces to control the Phoenix Palace and imprisoned the king Zhong Daolong.

In fact, Shen Wuxiang didn't care about this.

Shen Wuxiang even hoped that Tang Bandit could do something more extreme.

It's best to give it to Zhong Daolong directly.

In that case, the Zhong Tianque in his hand would have more weight.

He was surprised that the Tang bandits did not kill Zhong Daolong. After all, they also held Zhong Tianyi in their hands.

If Zhong Daolong is not dead, how can Zhong Tianyi come to power?

Zhong Tianyi is willing to be a puppet and even commits the infamy of "regicide" and "parricide". Doesn't he have any ambition at all?

Before being forced into the palace, he was the second prince, and after being forced into the palace, he was still the second prince.

It’s okay if this palace doesn’t force you.

Being indecisive is a taboo for military strategists.

Thinking of this, his evaluation of Tang Bandit lowered a bit.

"They have the Phoenix Palace in their hands, but how many people are there in the Phoenix Palace?"

As a counselor, Sun Shehu began to analyze the situation and provide suggestions to Shen Wuxiang.

"Except for the hive controlled by Chen Fenglei, there are only three hundred Imperial Guards. Even if their individual combat capabilities are strong, how long can they last in the face of an encirclement and suppression that is ten times a hundred times?"

"Yan Jingnian controls five thousand black cavalry, which is the most powerful armed force in their hands. However, they are blocked outside the Phoenix Palace. It is unrealistic to go in and help."

"Our air force is not a vegetarian. If it doesn't work, we will use the Lightning Battalion and Unicorn Force to target them to death. As long as they dare to show up, we will directly cover them with firepower and tear them into pieces."

"Lu family. The entire Luban Mountain is besieged by our people. Even if they want to help, they are unable to do anything."

"So, I'm wondering, what's the reason for them to refuse to negotiate? Do they still have trump cards in their hands that we don't know about?"

"Is it possible?" Shen Wuxiang looked deeply and asked aloud: "Is it possible that some people have reached some kind of tacit understanding with them and will help at critical moments?"

"This possibility cannot be ruled out." Sun Shehu nodded in agreement: "But which family is so stupid?"

"The situation is very clear. It is obvious that we control the army and the overall situation and will be the final winner of this dispute."

"It is true that you can get good results by taking chestnuts from the fire, but if you offend us because of it, isn't it too risky to stand on the opposite side of the overall situation?"

"We must believe in our strength and the enemy's wisdom." Shen Wuxiang raised his head, looked at Sun Shehu and said, "A man who has been dead for so many years can stir up troubles and make the Phoenix Palace restless. Even the current ruler of the country is in his hands."

"Can you do it? Can I do it?"

"How can we underestimate such a person?"

"What the military minister said is true. I was dazzled by the victory and was a little too optimistic about the situation." Sun Shehu immediately apologized.

I was secretly wary, because victory was in sight, and I had been a little carried away recently.

Zhuge was always cautious in his life, and he had to learn from his predecessor.

After typing a few words, Shen Wuxiang was not willing to let the old man who had been with him for many years get off the stage, so he comforted him: "Sir, you don't have to be like this. You are the person I trust most, both for me and Mr. Shen." Great work.”

"Our two families can be said to rise and fall together. We have long been tied together."

"So, the more critical the moment, the more cautious we must be."

"Better safe than sorry. We should think more and more about everything. If we capsize in the gutter and fall in the darkness before dawn, it will be too late to regret."

"I am willing to die for the military prime minister."

Sun Shehu was deeply moved and bowed deeply.

Shen Wuxiang waved his hand and said, "You don't have to die, you have to live well. The glory of the Shen family has just begun, and you must witness it with your own eyes."

"It's my honor."

"Well, sir, what do you think we should do next?"

"Strike back." Sun Shehu looked at Shen Wuxiang and said respectfully, "I am also curious, what kind of chips can they come up with in such a dilemma."

Shen Wuxiang pondered for a moment, nodded, and said, "Okay, let's surround but not suppress."

This is the case with Phoenix Palace.

This is also the case with Luban Mountain.

Everything is under their control.

"I also want to see where their courage to refuse negotiations comes from."

If they can lure out their accomplices, it would be great.

He likes to catch them all in one fell swoop.

It was like this twenty years ago.

It will be the same twenty years later.

If you don't cut the grass at the root, it will grow again in the spring breeze.

At this time, the adjutant came to report: "Military Minister, Master Xinglan is here and wants to see you."

"Let him in." Shen Wuxiang nodded.

He also wanted to see this grandson who he had high hopes for. He heard that he had suffered a big blow recently.