The Grandmaster Strategist

Lu Yun stared at the golden ring in his hand, dumbfounded. Just now, a maid came to look for the princess's lost golden ring, but he subconsciously hid the golden ring, feeling a little regretful in his heart, even though he knew that the girl was like water to him. Immortal, the flower in the dream, why did he fall so deeply into it and miss the only opportunity to take revenge on Jiang Zhe? That's it, that's it. Rou Lan is just Jiang Zhe's adopted daughter. How could he be so shameless and helpless towards Jiang Zhe, so he would target him? Put it on a little girl.

At this moment, Li Lin's roar suddenly came from the distance: "What, you said Roulan fell into the water and almost drowned. How is this possible? How dare you curse her? I will kill you."

Lu Yun's heart trembled. He was already quite wary of Li Lin. He was afraid that if he asked too many questions and found out something was wrong with him, he hurried over after hearing the sound. Before he could get around the flowers, he heard a clear and authoritative voice saying: : "Brother Lin, don't be reckless. What the maid said may be too much, but she definitely means no harm. Didn't you also hurried back after hearing that Roulan fell into the water? Let's go to the inner house and have a look. This girl is used to doing random things. , maybe what’s going on?”

Lu Yun's heart moved. He looked through the flowers and saw Li Lin angrily standing in front of a maid on the flower path in front. The maid was so frightened that she knelt on the ground and kowtowed like garlic. Behind Li Lin, standing There was a young man in bright yellow clothes, about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a handsome and gentle appearance, eyes as deep as a deep pool, and a calm and upright expression. At this moment, he was pulling Li Lin to persuade him. No need to think too much, seeing the young man's clothes and the name Li Lin, Lu Yun's heart was overturned. He was actually within a few feet of Li Jun, the crown prince of Dayong, and couldn't help but hold the dagger. The eyes fell on the face of the young prince, and he saw that he had a gentle expression and a smile to persuade. Although he had an extremely noble status, it made people feel like a spring breeze. I heard that His Royal Highness the Prince guarded Youzhou on behalf of Li Zhi at a young age and had a reputation for benevolence and filial piety. Now when I saw him, I found that he was indeed an extraordinary person. Then I thought of Zhao Long, the leader of the Southern Chu Kingdom. He was obviously about the same age and the king of a country. He only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, he is mediocre and incompetent, and his heart is even more painful, and his breath can't help but become confused. A young guard standing behind Li Jun raised his eyebrows, stepped forward, blocked Li Jun's side, and shouted: "Who is sneaking behind the flowers?" His tone was not harsh, maybe because this is Princess Changle's Mansion. , because it is recognized as one of the most heavily guarded mansions.

Lu Yun was shocked, walked around the flowers, knelt down on one knee and said to Li Lin: "My subordinate, Yun Lu, goes to see the county prince." He deliberately expressed that he did not know Li Jun, so that even if he was questioned, the crime would be lighter, and those who did not know would not be guilty. What? Sure enough, he peeked and saw that the guard had a gentle expression and retreated behind Li Jun.

Li Lin said in a rough voice: "It turns out it's you, boy. Did you not dare to come over when you saw me lose your temper?"

Lu Yun felt more at ease, lowered his head and frowned and said, "I don't dare."

Li Lin waved his hand and said: "Forget it, come to see His Highness the Crown Prince. Brother, this is my new bodyguard. I think this guy is not bad. In a few years, he will be sent to the East Palace to serve as your bodyguard, but he can't do it now. Mingjian Division and Si Wencao are keeping a close eye on this guy. The identity of this guy is unclear. If I send him here, I'm afraid I'll be impeached."

Li Jun smiled slightly. He naturally knew this truth. The guards around him were all carefully selected. Their background, martial arts and character were all assessed. However, since Li Lin valued this young guard so much, he must be a rare talent. He He took a step forward, helped Lu Yun up with his own hands and said: "Come on, you are Lindi's bodyguard. You will inevitably meet Gu often in the future. You don't have to be so formal, and don't listen to Lindi's nonsense. The guards in Gudong Palace are all appointed by the father. The number of people is limited, so there are inevitably more conditions. You will have a bright future with Prince Jia in the future. In a few years, you can gain fame on the battlefield and become a general, which is better than being alone and suffering."

Lu Yun was obedient, with a look of admiration flashing in his eyes. This Prince of Dayong really had an imperial demeanor. Just a few simple words could make people feel warm in their hearts. If he really was a carefree Yun Lu, I'm afraid From now on, it is also possible to sacrifice one's life in repayment.

Li Jun looked at Lu Yun carefully for a while, and saw that although this young man was young, his demeanor was quite respectful, but his behavior was neither humble nor overbearing, and there was a hint of arrogance and strength in his eyebrows. He was indeed a rare character, and he couldn't help but fall in love with him. He looked at Li Lin He glanced at him and said with approval: "Brother Wang's eyesight is indeed extraordinary. I see that this son has the magnanimity of General Changsun."

Li Lin showed a triumphant expression. He was still young. Such an expression not only did not make people angry, but made people feel that he was particularly childish. Li Jun shook his head and smiled, and said: "Okay, let's go see Roulan. She has suffered a lot and will definitely repay it from us. If we go too late, I'm afraid she will be left out in the cold for a few days."

Li Lin's expression changed and he said angrily: "Roulan is the most partial. Every time I see you, you are always smiling. When I see you, you are frowning. You can only visit her once every three to five days, but I am with you almost every day." She, but she is always so kind to you."

Li Jun laughed and said: "Who told you that you didn't watch her grow up? I remember when I was the crown prince of King Yong, I tried my best to help her escape from the murderous hands of my uncle. What about you, Donghai fell in love with her when we first met? They argued and forced the little girl to call you brother, and then she was deceived by my uncle and became his accomplice to bully Roulan. You deserve the retribution you will receive today."

Li Lin paused and said nothing. His face turned dark and red for a while. He looked around at the guards who were holding back their laughter and shouted: "Get away, everyone. This is my uncle's house. There is no need for you to watch the show here." The guards looked at each other, wondering whether they should obey the order. Li Jun smiled and said: "That's all, except Leng Hui, you all go down and have a rest." Except for the young guard standing behind Li Jun, the other guards all dispersed. Lu Yun sighed in his heart and prepared to leave. . Unexpectedly, Li Lin stopped him and said, "Yun Lu, you were with Brother Huo and Rou Lan. I heard that you rescued Rou Lan, right?"

Lu Yun's face turned red, remembering that he was planning to take Roulan's life, he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, and whispered: "My subordinate happened to be present, and because he has some water skills, he had no choice but to offend the princess."

Li Jun exclaimed in surprise, looked at Lu Yun with a more appreciative look, nodded slightly, and then walked towards the inner house. Li Lin waved his hand, indicating that Lu Yun did not need to follow, and then hurried away. Lu Yun was stunned for a moment, and finally sighed softly and walked listlessly towards Qifengxuan.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he reached Qifengxuan, Li Lin ran in angrily and shouted, "I'm so angry that I'm going back to my house with you." When the guards saw him, they didn't dare to ask him what happened. What happened, so he had to follow Li Lin out of Princess Changle's Mansion in a hurry. Li Lin took the horse, whipped it down with hatred, and galloped into the imperial city. The guards were shocked and called after them. They didn't dare. Riding a horse in the imperial city was a serious crime. Although he saw Li Lin's back disappearing, he could only feel anxious and hurried to Prince Qi's Mansion.

Lu Yun felt strange and asked a more familiar guard: "What's wrong with the prince? He's so angry?"

The guard looked around for a moment and whispered: "I must have taken advantage of Princess Zhaohua again. Who doesn't know in the whole Chang'an City that our prince is not afraid of heaven or earth, but is afraid of the Marquis of Chu and Princess Zhaohua, especially... Princess, if the two of them are together, they will definitely have a big quarrel for three days and a small quarrel for two days. In the end, either the princess will cry to our prince and princess, or the princess will go to complain to Princess Changle. At the beginning, the two elders They were still trying to persuade and punish each other, but when they turned around, the two of them reconciled again, and now no one was too lazy to care. But it was really strange today. Originally, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Mr. Huo were present, they would always be able to persuade them. I don’t know what happened to the prince and princess who live here today, and their words are of no use."

Lu Yun heard this interestingly and couldn't help lowering his head and laughing to himself. No matter how noble their status was, Jiang Roulan, the princess of Zhaohua County, and Li Lin, the prince of Jia County, were still children. However, it was really difficult for him to compare the childlike young man with the childlike young man who was there. When Jin Guyuan summoned him, he contacted the stern King Jiajun.

After a while, the guards returned to Prince Qi's Mansion. At a glance, they saw Li Lin striding back and forth in front of the door. Seeing these guards, he said angrily: "Why are you so slow? My father asked me to go with my mother and concubine." Nanshan, why don't you hurry up and get ready." Upon hearing this, the guards did not bother to explain that the prince was too fast and hurriedly prepared their luggage. Lu Yun was overjoyed. He was worried about how to leave King Jiajun and go to Nanshan to find an opportunity to assassinate Jiang Zhe. He didn't expect that King Jiajun would also go to Nanshan. I wonder if God would bless him. All the guards had gone, leaving only Li Lin angrily standing in front of the palace gate, kicking the dismounting stone to vent his anger.

Looking at Lu Yun's back, Li Lin was so angry that he kicked her away again. Just then he went to see Rou Lan. Unexpectedly, she sarcastically mocked him and said that he had poor eyesight, but he actually kept an assassin by his side. How could he blame him? Obviously It was Si Wencao who didn't find out clearly. Besides, didn't she also admire Yun Lu quite a lot? Why now the responsibility falls on him. Angry and annoyed, he originally wanted to go out and kill Yunlu immediately, but he was stopped by Huo Cong, who instead asked him to take Yunlu to Nanshan Bieye. Seeing that the young man who had deceived him could not punish him, the anger in his heart could not subside, so he simply violated the prohibition and galloped back to Prince Qi's Mansion. No matter how angry he was, he knew that what Huo Cong meant was what his uncle Jiang Zhe meant. Along the way, he was thinking about how to take Yunlu to Nanshan Bieye, and he had to find a reason to prevent him from being suspicious. This was Brother Huo's explanation. of. Unexpectedly, as soon as he returned to the house, he learned that Princess Lin Bi of Qi was going to Nanshan, and originally asked his concubine eldest brother Li Jing to accompany her, so he snatched the job, knowing that it was most likely his uncle's plan again. Otherwise, how could the mother-in-law go to Nanshan alone inexplicably? The mother-in-law is now pregnant again, and her father is almost never separated from her. Thinking that if he made a mistake this time, he would probably be laughed at by his uncle and Roulan within a few months, he became angry and frustrated, and even more angry at Yun Lu. If he hadn't forced himself to endure it, he would probably be able to see Yun Lu with his eyes. Pierced.

Full of doubts in his heart, Lu Yun didn't understand why Princess Qi would drive Jian Cong to Nanshan. He had been in Prince Qi's Mansion for many days and already knew that Prince Qi's Mansion had no other business in Nanshan. It was said that Li Xian had a weird temperament and said he didn't like the Zhongnan hermit, so He had other properties in the western and eastern suburbs, but he did not build one in Nanshan. But he was too lazy to think about it. Anyway, it would be good to go to Nanshan if he had the opportunity. He was thinking about how to find Jiang Zhe's other business and how to sneak in to assassinate him. He didn't pay attention to the cold eyes that Li Lin occasionally looked at him.

Nanshan is fifty or sixty miles away from Chang'an, and he had to detour to the western suburbs. Li Lin also obeyed his father's orders not to allow Lin Bi to work too hard, so he settled in Duqu that night. It was not until the afternoon of the next day that he finally arrived at Nanshan Bieye. . The forest ravines of Nanshan are beautiful and majestic. Zaoshui, Fengshui, Bashui, Chanshui and Dianshui all originate from the middle of Nanshan and flow into Weiwei from the north. The Nanshan Villa that Lin Bi wants to go to is located at the northern foot of Nanshan, a stream. Winding down, several waterside pavilions were built along the stream. On both sides were rugged rocks, rich vegetation, and no roads. If you wanted to go to other places, you could only cross the water by boat. The streams gathered into a pool at the foot of the mountain, and there was a canoe parked in the pool. The guards like Yun Lu were the last ones to board the boat. They were sailing against the current, but the servant in green was very familiar with it. He sent several guards to the water pavilion at the bottom, settled them and then left. This waterside pavilion must have been used to accommodate the guards and servants. It is spacious and simple.

After arriving, Lu Yun knew that this was the villa of the Marquis of Chu County. He was overjoyed and considered how to find an opportunity to assassinate him. Lu Yun chose a room facing the water to live in. This room was located in a corner of the waterside pavilion and was small and cramped. No one competed with him, but it was exactly what he wanted. Open the window, and there is a stream about ten feet below. The stream is crystal clear, and the bottom of the stream is rugged. Fish and shrimp can be seen playing among the sharp gravels. Lu Yun looked up along the stream and could already see two waterside pavilions as far as the eye could see. Although there are Hongqiaos connecting the waterside pavilions, Lu Yun knew that if he walked up, he would be captured immediately, so his eyes fell on the stream. If it was night, he should be able to go upstream and find Jiang Zhe's body. Go to bed.

After dinner, Lu Yun only said that he was tired from riding all the way and went to sleep early without attracting anyone's attention. He lived in a small room by himself, so he didn't have to worry about others discovering his whereabouts. He locked the door. At the second watch, when the sky had turned dark, he put on a black night jacket. This night jacket was made of fine materials, light and smooth, and could temporarily replace the water support in the water. What's more, it was small and easy to store. He carried it with him for a long time without anyone noticing.

Opening the window, he took a cautious look. Except for a few water pavilions, there was no light. He jumped out of the window, hung under the window, reached out to cover the window, and then jumped into the water. His water skills were excellent and his movements were gentle. Not only did the spirit make no sound, but the water didn't even splash at all. After entering the water, he swam against the current. The water was quite fast and it took a lot of effort. After swimming for a while, he arrived at the second waterside pavilion. He climbed up to the window facing the water and looked inside. There were also some guards inside. Judging from their uniforms, they were Tiger Guards, who should be the people around Jiang Zhe. Going further upstream, before the third waterside pavilion approached, I heard Li Lin laughing. Lu Yun rested for a while holding on to the rocks on the shore, then continued upstream and turned a corner. There were four waterside pavilions in front of him. The fourth water pavilion was dark and silent. He swam to the fifth water pavilion and found that this water pavilion was a little different from the previous four. It was only a few feet above the water. Outside the room next to the water was a platform, half of the platform. It is suspended in the air and protected on three sides by red railings. From here, the stream becomes wider and the flow becomes much slower. Lu Yun's heart moved, and he was about to climb up to the platform to investigate. As soon as his fingers grabbed a railing, he heard the sound of the door opening, and then the light overflowed from the door, covering the entire platform in a dim light. Lu Yun felt a chill in his heart, and his body sank gently into the water. He just clung to the pillars supporting the platform in the water and listened.

Then there was a sigh in his ears. It was a man's voice. Then, the light above his head became much brighter. It must have been that man who lit the tall wind lantern at the corner of the platform. Now the surrounding water was illuminated, and he couldn't help but sigh. Sneaking, Lu Yun was very worried, but he could only wait patiently. After a while, the man still had no intention of returning to his room. The mountain breeze was cold and the moonlight and starlight were extremely dim. He didn't know how this man could be in the mood to enjoy the scenery. Lu Yun cursed secretly in his heart, but he had no choice.

At this time, the man suddenly let out a light sigh. Lu Yun's heart tightened, and then he heard a woman sighing. The voice was cold and sad. Lu Yun felt his heart tremble and couldn't help but listen carefully.

Just listen to the woman say: "Wudi, you have been wandering in a foreign land these years, how are you doing?"

The man's voice was calm and elegant, and he replied: "Thank you for your concern. I can't say whether it's good or bad. The days are quite peaceful, but I always think of my former colleagues and the wind and smoke in Qinzhou, so I can't help but come back after all." . It’s hard to leave your homeland, that’s probably it. I heard that you have been granted the title of Marquis and are well-used, and I am happy for you."

The woman said calmly: "Actually, the emperor is too kind to me. With my meager achievements, I can be the deputy commander of the Tiger Guards, but the reward of becoming a marquis is too heavy."

The man said: "You deserve it, and Dayong will use you seriously. Those who are related to Fengyi Sect will feel more at ease, knowing that Dayong will not abandon them because of their origin. I think they have come to Fengyi Sect in the past few years." The activities of the remnants in Dayong should become more and more difficult."

The woman was silent for a moment and said: "I don't need to worry about these things. Since the fall of the Northern Han Dynasty, my wish has been fulfilled. Apart from the affairs of the Hu Ben Guards, I have stopped asking about other things. The responsibility of guarding the royal family is heavy, and I dare not relax." .”

The man sighed: "I know that you actually don't value power, fame and fortune, but now it's impossible for you to escape even if you want to. If you leave the protection of the Yong court, you may not be able to move forward in the world. After all, although the Northern Han royal family now You have surrendered, but there must be many people who hate you, even Fengyi Sect will not let you go. I heard that you are not married yet, where is General Huyan, he should come with you this time, right?"

The woman paused and said: "Huyan insisted on accompanying me this time, and even went to Master Sima to ask for leave. I had no choice but to let him go. In fact, I am living a good life now, and I don't need to worry about it. , no need to quarrel, you made it very clear about some things, I just need to keep my peace, and I can enjoy wealth and wealth in peace. This kind of life is what I look forward to most. I have struggled hard for so many years, and I am already exhausted. When I met with Your Majesty that day, I proposed After resigning and going into seclusion, His Majesty said that I had too many grievances and meritorious services. He did not want me to be depressed among the people, so he gave me the position of deputy commander of the Tiger Guard. If I have the will, I can do something good. If I don't, , I can also live in peace and contentment. The emperor treats me with great kindness, so even though I know that they also want to use my identity to appease people, they still stay in Chang'an. Now I have nothing to worry about. The only person I feel sorry for is you, so listen The Marquis said that you also arrived in Chang'an, and finally came to see you, do you still hate me?"

The man smiled and said: "Hate is out of the question. Thirteen years ago, when you and I broke up, we had already gone our separate ways and each had his own master. Although you surrendered to Dayong and overturned the country of Beihan, I don't hate you. This is your choice. As long as you have no regrets, what else can others accuse you of? Seven years ago, I was in a dilemma where I could neither survive nor die. I knew you wanted to save me and interceded for me. I will never forget our friendship. But Qingmei, I blame you. Although Quartz’s death was caused by many factors, you played the main role, and I know that you took advantage of what happened between us. Although Quartz and I don't get along, he is an upright good man and extremely strong-willed. I can never forgive you for this matter. Not only did you allow him to commit suicide without making excuses, you also slandered his reputation, even though it was a war between two countries. Means, I don’t hate you for doing this, but as an old friend, I can’t help but blame you.”

The woman was silent for a long time, then suddenly smiled and said: "I understand. When I heard your words today, I finally felt relieved. Every time I think about the death of General Shi over the years, I feel uneasy and sad. Today, someone is complaining about this." Me, I can put my worries aside. Thank you, Invincible, for untying the knot in my heart. Over the years, I have been waiting for the opportunity to meet you again. Don’t laugh at me, even though I was the one who broke up with you in front of General Shi’s tomb. It’s absolutely righteous, but until today I know that you will always resent me for the rest of your life, I can let go of my worries and feel that I will no longer wrong you.”

The man said solemnly: "I understand, Hai Li once told me that if I don't give you a chance to end the fate between you and me, you will not be happy in this life, otherwise, I will not come to Chang'an no matter what. General Hu Yan has been very affectionate to you over the years. When we first met, I knew his feelings. You have been miserable for half your life, so if you had him by your side, I would be able to feel more at ease."

The woman's tone was a little more gentle, and she said: "Actually, I agreed to his proposal on the way here. Are you willing to stay and attend our wedding banquet?"

The man said happily: "Congratulations. Lord Jiang has agreed to let me go in a few days. I'm afraid I won't have the chance to attend your wedding banquet. Please tell General Huyan for me that I wish you a long life together." Be united."

Lu Yun was dazzled by what he heard below. At this moment, he had already heard the identities of these two people, Su Qing, the Marquis of Yongcheng, and General Duan Wudi, the only remaining four generals under Long Tingfei. He had also heard about the deeds of these two people from his father. , I didn’t expect to hear the secret conversation between the two today. If he hadn't been forced to hold back, he would have really wanted to show his head and see the two of them.

At this time, the sound of distant footsteps came to my ears. It must be that Su Qing left. The man sighed softly, but there was joy and relief in his sigh. At this time, Leng Yue was silent and his shadow sank into the cold water. He just heard the man murmuring: "The spring waves under the sad bridge are green, and the shadow of a startled dragon once came." The words were desolate, and although Lu Yun didn't quite understand the meaning, he felt sad for it.