Red Heart Survey

The bitter north wind hit the tent, making a thunderous sound. It was like a huge beast roaring in a cage.

Huahua!

The curtain rolled up, and the wind and snow rushed into the tent.

Jin Tandu, who was sitting on the commander's seat, raised his eyes slightly and looked outside the tent.

In the boundless wind and snow, there stood a woman wearing only a single piece of clothing, stepping on the snow with plain shoes, holding a whip in her hand.

The single piece of clothing and shoes on her body showed that she came in a hurry. Her lips were cold and black, and she could see some fear and hatred.

The whip in her hand was tightly grasped, but there was a bit of fierceness that would not give in.

She came in the snow, the situation was urgent, and she broke into the door in a hurry, but she still knocked on the door with the whip: "Marshal Jin, I wonder if you mind taking some time to chat with me?"

Jin Tandu, the world-famous master of the Iron Pagoda, was born with great majesty, his body was like an iron tower, and his face was like a diamond. Even when he was alone in the tent, he was fully armored.

The helmet with the cold tassel and spear was placed on the long table, within reach.

But his voice was gentle.

He stood up, touched his breastplate with his hand, and bowed: "Your Highness Yunyun, please go into the tent to avoid the wind and snow."

Helian Yunyun also walked in and walked to Jin Tandu's desk.

But he did not sit down immediately, but used the whip to poke the red tassel on the helmet and spear, and said casually: "This red tassel is also called 'blood avoidance'."

The curtain behind him dropped, and the sharp wind whimpered and retreated.

Jin Tandu stood there and said respectfully: "Sometimes it is inevitable to get on the body."

Helian Yunyun held the whip and used it to sweep the snow on his shoulders that had been covered all the way: "It doesn't matter if it gets on occasionally, just remember to wash it. The nature is clean and can be cleaned."

She broke into the Iron Pagoda camp alone without any orders or instructions, even wearing only a single piece of clothing and holding a whip. This is not an easy thing to do, and it is a manifestation of strength. At this time, the words were even more oppressive.

Jin Tandu sighed: "How can a general who died in a hundred battles live a clean life?"

Helian Yunyun stopped sweeping the snow and looked at Jin Tandu with his blue eyes: "Marshal Jin must be a famous figure for all eternity."

If the princess of Damu did not sit down, Jin Tandu could not sit down either, but he was really tall and not very respectful when standing, so he could only keep his head down.

His Highness Yun is really domineering!

He came into the military tent alone today, clearly to ask for help, but he wanted to take the initiative everywhere and never show weakness.

In comparison, His Highness Zhaotu gave people a much warmer feeling.

Jin Tandu analyzed the two crown princes at his leisure and said calmly: "Jin only cultivates this life, one life is ten thousand lives. Life is a name, death is nothing."

"Then this life, we must be more cautious." Helian Yunyun said slowly.

The commander of the Iron Buddha said with a solemn look: "Jin Tandu swears to be loyal to the Great Herdsman until death. I will not slack off on anything that His Majesty asks me to do. I will not do anything that His Majesty does not ask me to do."

Facing this armored True Lord who was unmoved and seemed invulnerable to swords and guns, Helian Yunyun was silent for a moment.

While she was silent, the wind and snow were strong outside the tent. The cries of cattle and sheep were clear.

She seemed to hear the mournful howls of the entire grassland.

Her competition with Helian Zhaotu has lasted for many years. In fact, she has always been at a disadvantage. After all, she was born a few years later, and time cannot erase the disadvantage.

But the husband she found was far better than the wife Helian Zhaotu found.

Helian Zhaotu's wife was the legitimate daughter of the Wanyan family and Wanyan Du's sister Wanyan Qingshuang.

Helian Zhaotu married a woman from the Wanyan family in order to get the support of this True Blood family. But she found someone outside the True Blood tribe to be her husband... This was not considered a smart choice at the time.

But as Zhao Rucheng's talent gradually came to fruition, his influence within the Mu Ting continued to rise. Whether it was personal cultivation or governance and military management, he was the best among the younger generation.

For example, the important department of Minhe Temple was previously headed by the Divine Crown Priest Tu Hu, but now he has taken over. The Li Ya is a big yamen, involving all aspects of the country, which is of great benefit to the expansion of the power of Yiyang Palace.

This is regarded as a major victory!

On the day when Zhao Rucheng officially took charge of Minhe Temple, Yiyang Palace celebrated it well.

In comparison, Wanyan Qingshuang's choice is much inferior. It's not that she is not excellent. Her problem is that she is too excellent and also very ambitious. She is not willing to be just a link between the Wanyan family and Helian Zhaotu, but wants to control the Wanyan family and be the head of the Wanyan family!

But her excellence cannot completely overshadow Wanyan Du, so that the Wanyan family is now faintly split.

Helian Zhaotu was not in a position to support Wanyan Qingshuang, because if Wanyan Qingshuang competed independently, according to the tacit understanding on the grassland, it would still be an internal matter of the Wanyan clan. Once Helian Zhaotu, the husband, intervened too much, it would be the Helian royal family's embezzlement of the Wanyan clan, which would cause a fierce reaction from all the true blood tribes!

So the wife Helian Zhaotu married could not bring him much help for the time being. The son-in-law recruited by her, Helian Yunyun, made the Yiyang Palace grow stronger and stronger.

But Helian Yunyun thought that this balance would continue for a long time. Because the emperor's political life is still long, once he wins the current key game, he will be qualified to look at the world.

She is willing to compete fairly with her brother. She is very confident in herself, her husband Zhao Rucheng, and even her and Zhao Rucheng's future children. Even under the pressure of Wanyan Qingshuang, Wanyan Du has a tendency to move closer to her.

Not to mention that Yuwen Duo, a die-hard, also has more say in the family.

She and Zhao Rucheng were both full of hope for the future.

But the wind and snow suddenly changed overnight.

She never expected that her brother, who had always been in a gentlemanly quarrel with her, would actually rise up and revolt at the critical moment when the emperor went to heaven in person, the entire grassland was affected by disasters, and the pastoral country needed to work together to overcome the disaster...!

By the time she realized something was wrong, it was already too late.

No matter how angry she was, she had to admit that this was a bad time in terms of justice, but it was the best opportunity in terms of practical benefits.

Today's Emperor Damu only has one son and one daughter.

In the current pastoral country, no one can stop the fight between their brothers and sisters.

It doesn't matter what the overall political strategy is or what the forces on both sides are...if she dies, the emperor has no choice.

Her mother is an emperor, not just a mother.

Is it possible to kill Helian Zhaotu, regenerate a few more, and see if any of them are useful?

Helian Zhaotu was already good enough, but because of her presence, the East Palace leader had a choice.

One step is slow, each step is slow. There was no chance of a comeback in the Supreme Court, so she made a decisive decision and escaped from Yiyang Palace, leaving all her cronies in the palace to stall. And he walked alone in the wind and snow at night and broke into the Tiefu Tu camp.

She knew that this was where her only chance lay.

But the emperor must not lose his etiquette, and the prince must not lose his authority. Although she seeks Jin Tandu, she is a king who can be used by his ministers, not a humble person who can be used by his superiors! Don't ask Jin Tandu to open any conditions.

Jin Tandu, an old fox, is far less easy to handle than his son Jin Ge.

Going around and around, there is no positive word.

Helian Yunyun was quiet for a moment, and then moved forward. She moved forward and placed her hands on Jin Tandu's military case. The riding whip was snapped on the military case with just a slight sound.

She said: "Commander, please sit down."

Jin Tandu sat in the handsome seat.

Also sitting in the view of Helian Yunyun.

The snow on Helian's hair fell on Commander Tiefutu's military case and did not melt away for a long time.

"The divinity in this white-haired wind is getting heavier and heavier." Helian Yunyun said.

"Commander, let me speak frankly."

She looked at Jin Tandu: "Your Majesty's journey to heaven was not as smooth as imagined. What should have been a smooth ending turned into a see-saw. The lonely Yiyang Palace worked day and night to save the common people on the grassland, and even failed to prepare for itself - these You can see it, everyone in the prairie can see it.”

"My brother Helian Zhaotu suddenly became angry at this moment. Although he tried to be cruel and saw the opportunity, he completely ignored the overall situation of the grassland! Is this the emperor that the commander-in-chief thinks can control the grassland for the next hundred years?"

"You are at the top of the mountain, holding the Iron Buddha in your hand. Although you have enjoyed glory for generations, you will not be satisfied with just galloping on the grassland."

Her voice gradually became louder: "Should we follow an emperor who cares about the common people and aspires to the world, or should we follow a man who only sees what is in front of him and has a sly eye... Who can lead the country forward better, who can push the commander to move forward better?" You should see clearly in the first step!”

Jin Tandu sat there, still showing respect with a humble expression, and only said: "The Jin family has been loyal to the Helian family for generations. The veteran is loyal to His Majesty and respects both His Highnesses. From the perspective of the veteran, His Highness Zhaotu It’s not as unbearable as His Highness Yunyun said…”

"My brother He Lian Zhaotu has great intelligence, outstanding military skills, courtesy to virtuous men, and respects his elders and gods. He is certainly not a bad person. He is not inferior to any prince in the world in terms of talent alone."

Helian Yunyun raised his head slightly: "But what he is thinking about is his own power or the future of the Mu Country. Just look at his choice at this moment!"

Jin Tandu lowered his eyelids slightly: "So, you made a mistake and the dragon was trapped in the chess game, but it was actually the place where you won?"

"Of course!" He Lian Yunyun raised his voice and said: "To raise an issue against our emperor when he is far away in heaven, and to steal his hand when the whole country is going through a calamity, is nothing more than breaking a jar and throwing it, and fighting fiercely at home behind closed doors. Didn't I lift the table? Is it true that I have spent all the manpower and material resources to save the world on He Lian Zhaotu, and I can't beat him with blood in five steps?"

"It's just a matter of doing nothing alone!"

"Fish and blood are commonplace in the Heavenly Family. Although I cannot tolerate it, I am not intolerable. However, the world can kill each other and harm the foundation of the country. Although it is beneficial to me, I lose to the country and cannot take what I want."

She said extremely proudly: "Because what I want is not just victory over Helian Zhaotu. It is victory over countless heroes from all over the world!"

"The former may only require a sword across the neck and my brother's head rolling on the ground. The latter requires a complete and united Dai Mu Empire."

She placed the riding whip on Jin Tandu's military case and then sat across from him. Although he only has a single coat and a single pair of shoes, he is extremely noble and powerful, just like the emperor sitting in court: "I want to walk a longer way, so I don't look at the shortcut in front of me."

She asked: "Does Shuai Jin have ambitions for thousands of miles, or is he satisfied with the present?"

"Your Highness's heroic spirit moved me." Jin Tandu sat there. After all, he was a minister who had been tempered by a powerful master like Helian Shanhai. Although he was moved in his heart, he didn't even bow to him. He said slowly. : "However, trouble has arisen in Yiyang Palace, and His Highness has no choice but to fight. You regard this as a shortcut, and someone has come to kill from this way. The fight must be bloody. It's time to take this road."

He Lian Yunyun said: "That's why Gu Xueye came here. I want to achieve Jin Shuai's unparalleled achievements! If you can save the world and do this, who can compete with you?!"

Although this statement makes people's blood boil, after all, it is still a sentence to mobilize troops! Tune people in! It even required Jin Tandu to put on armor himself and go into battle as a pioneer for Yiyang Palace.

Jin Tandu sighed softly: "Historical achievements cannot be recorded in history books. The previous Jingmu War was a shame for the grassland, but the whole world knows it."

He Lian Yunyun said directly: "Gu Jin said to Jin Shuai - one day when he comes to Dabao, he will go south, so that Jin Shuai can avenge his shame!"

Jin Tandu said: "The war cannot be fought lightly. I also know that this matter is far away."

Helian Yunyun looked at him: "If there are any recent matters, Jin Shuai might as well speak out."

"I dare to ask Your Highness, Your Majesty went to the Kingdom of Heaven in person, and there is still a high priest with a divine crown who is stationed in Qionglu Mountain. What is the attitude of the high priest between you and His Highness Zhaotu?" Jin Tandu asked.

Helian was quite certain: "The high priest and the Cangtu Divine Sect will remain neutral."

"But Tu Hu killed Bo'er Jijin Eklie, and His Highness Zhaotu rescued Huyan Jingxuan. The joint elders were almost all in the bag, and Cang Yu showed it..." Jin Tandu shook his head: " The high priest is only neutral now, so I’m afraid he’s not very neutral.”

Helian Yunyun said in an orderly manner: "This joint elders represents the interests of many true blood tribes in the grassland, including the Jin family. Whether the joint elders will be in their pocket once the chief elder dies, Marshal Jin should know better than me. There is no need to increase his prestige.”

"While he was retreating to Zen, the emperor quietly left the palace and went to the Cangtu Heavenly Kingdom in person to seize opportunities from the chaos. At the critical moment, the chief elder peeked into the secrets without thinking about national treasures, and chose to connect with all parties to seek power for himself. So that the things of the kingdom of heaven are on high There is no secret between the layers, and all parties are ready to take action. However, the confusion in this matter makes it impossible for him to be forgiven. Who."

"Huyan Jingxuan is a good minister of the great shepherd. No matter who is in the position, he will save him. Whether it is Helian Yunyun or Helian Zhaotu who takes action, it just depends on who is more convenient. He only serves the state affairs and thinks of saving the world. All the pastoral countries The people are all on the list of people who must be rescued, and they are not He knows how to choose his identity. Cangyu Xunshou Yamen is an important government agency of the country, and is controlled by the joint elders. Regardless of whether Huyan Jingxuan has completely turned to my brother, he, as the head of the Yamen, can really make Cangyu do everything for me. Brother Zhan? Jin Shuai also knows!"

The so-called negotiation is nothing more than a process of lowering the price and raising the price.

Lowering the price must point out its flaws, raising the price must highlight its value.

Helian clearly brushed aside Helian Zhaotu's momentum. It can be seen that although the incident happened suddenly and Helian Zhaotu took the upper hand, she was not in a position where she was completely unable to fight against him.

"Now we might as well make it clear to the commander-in-chief that it is inevitable to further suppress the Joint Elders and strengthen the imperial power. After cutting off the divine power, Your Majesty will definitely hold the entire grassland in one fist. The only difference is that if you can wait until Your Majesty commits suicide When Cangtu Heavenly Kingdom returns, the action doesn’t have to be so drastic. It’s a pity that the Great Elder can’t wait—”

She said slowly: "I thought that the joint elders were the governor of the grassland government. The position of chief elder cannot be held by those who do not understand the righteousness and have national affairs in mind. There was a voice in the Supreme Court saying that Tu Yunfu, the head of the Tu clan, is worthy of this position. In Gu's opinion, he is far inferior to the commander-in-chief!"

Draw a picture first, then analyze the situation, and finally divide the interests and impose heavy conditions.

Her Royal Highness came on a snowy night, showing eagerness, but after entering the tent, her posture was really elegant, and she was already a mature statesman.

Jin Tandu pondered for a moment: "My son Jin Ge, Su Mu, Your Highness, is also aware of it. Although the child is wishful thinking, it is difficult for him to receive the blessings of heaven in a humble soil. It can be seen that he does not think about food and food, and is worried and thin. As a father, I cannot help but torment."

Helian Yunyun raised his head slightly, like a proud swan, raised his chin, his green eyes seemed to be hidden behind the clouds, and said emotionlessly: "I already have a husband."

Jin Tandu said: "There is a divorce letter in the world, and it should not only be for wives. If the wife is not virtuous, the husband will divorce her. If the consort is not virtuous, what will happen to the princess?"

Helian Yunyun looked at him: "But my husband is both virtuous and handsome."

Jin Tandu was silent for a moment and said with a smile: "Of course. The prince-in-law of this dynasty is certainly a first-class romantic figure. The relationship between you two is very good, and both the government and the public come to sing your praises. I am also happy for your highness."

Helian said firmly: "Actually, marriage is not important. If nothing else, Gu and you will live longer than Jin Ge. He cannot maintain the relationship between us."

For the first time, Jin Tandu looked at the Princess in a real sense. As the Lord of the Iron Buddha Tu, he said: "What Your Highness said is indeed the truth. But Your Majesty has not made it clear. How can I dare to use my troops rashly? If I don't Well, it is a serious crime of rebellion, affecting the whole family! Only young people like Jin Ge are blinded by love! A young man may risk stealing the military talisman and die for his beauty. The veteran has been in the army for half his life. In addition to his loyalty to his Majesty and his loyalty to the empire, he only has responsibilities to his tribe. Although the chief elder is good, he will not take risks for himself. , I'll die if I say so. Although the military camp is hard, this military tent can provide some protection from the wind and snow!"

"You have also made friends with Gu." He Lian Yunyun said slowly: "Tonight, I walked into the wind and snow and broke into the camp alone. Although I didn't win a single soldier, I saw the true nature of the commander! Gu has no resentment, only respect. "

She picked up the riding crop, stood up, opened the curtain, and walked away in the wind and snow.