The Grandmaster Strategist

Looking at the retreating figure, the wine glass in Li Zhi's hand shattered and blood dripped from his palm. He had never felt so discouraged. Since he was a boy, he had been the center of attention. After many years of marching and fighting, he had led the masses. Throughout Lun's career, he has always been a high-ranking king. A soldier died in service, loved by the people, awed by the ministers, and admired by the royal family. How many times did he just pay tribute to the virtuous with respect, and in exchange for those people shed tears of gratitude? He just did some random little things, but they made him approachable. Gradually, he got used to using his kingly charm to conquer others, and using humility and peace to win people's hearts. Today, he really suffered a tragic failure. , no matter how I treat him, that person always smiles and stays away. Yes, I can keep him by my side as an official, but what's the use? I haven't conquered that person, I haven't gained his loyalty. At this moment , Li Zhi really tasted the bitter fruit of failure. How many times he failed in battles and how many times he was embarrassed in court. Li Zhi had never been so lost and painful.

Just when Li Zhi couldn't help himself, elegant music came to his ears. The voice was elegant, noble, gentle and upright. Li Zhi couldn't help but feel moved in his heart. His mind gradually calmed down. He looked at the worried eyes of the counselors around him and saw that Li Jun was almost there. With a frightened look on his face, he said helplessly: "I am tired, so I will go back and rest." After that, he stood up and left.

Shi Yu and others looked at his back and felt Li Zhi's loneliness and sadness, and couldn't help but feel heavy. Although they could not understand Li Zhi's mood, they knew very well what kind of blow Li Zhi had received. Seeing that everyone had dispersed, Dong Zhi said angrily: "Jiang Suiyun has gone too far. His Highness treated him like this, yet he is still so ruthless."

Guan Xiu sighed: "No matter how excessive he is, we can't blame him. The so-called loyal minister does not serve the two masters, so it is not surprising that he is unwilling to be loyal to His Highness."

Dong Zhi said angrily: "The so-called loyal minister, if he refuses to surrender, he would rather die than surrender. But he is clearly not such a person, but he just refuses to be loyal to His Highness. If such a wise king refuses to serve, how can he serve someone like Li An? ?”

Shi Yu said thoughtfully: "I'm worried that His Highness really has murderous intentions. If he kills this person, not only will the world lose a talented man, but His Highness's reputation will also be damaged. But His Highness's worries are justified. In this way How can he be used by others with his talents? In the past few days, he has learned so much about His Highness’s affairs. Even if His Highness is relieved, we cannot be at ease either.”

Gou Lian said: "I think this person is not careless about His Highness, but there is an obstacle that we don't understand."

Six eyes immediately fell on Gou Lian. In addition to his sharp words, Gou Lian's ability to observe people's emotions also played a big role in Gou Lian's mission. Since he said this, he was naturally somewhat confident. Gou Lian suddenly smiled slightly, and a servant came from a distance, came to the front of the four people, and reported respectfully: "Mr. Gou, I asked the servant who sent Mr. Jiang back to his room. On the way, Mr. Jiang suddenly picked a piece of Bamboo page, played a tune."

Gou Lian waved him back and looked at the three of them. Dong Zhi said thoughtfully, "You mean the music just played was played by Jiang Zhe."

Gou Lian said calmly: "The music I just listened to was not very skillful, but the melody was calm and correct, coming from the heart, and it was not the sound of silk and bamboo, so I sent someone to have a look. It was indeed Jiang Zhe. This person can Guessing that His Highness was furious and mad, it was just his intelligence that blew the leaves to calm His Highness's mood, but he was not indifferent to His Highness, so I said there must be a huge obstacle in him that made him unwilling to serve His Highness. "

Shi Yu said: "But what's the problem? Your Highness is kind-hearted and wise. If you want to be prosperous and wealthy, it's just a word from Your Highness. If there is any difficulty, Your Highness will definitely be able to solve it for him. Your Highness is right to you." Could he still be inferior to Prince Zhao Jue of Nan Chu De?

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Dong Zhi said calmly: "If we can't relieve His Highness's worries, what dignity will we have left in the palace? Your Highness values ​​this person so much, are we not as good as him?"

Shi Yu sighed: "We, the director, are only good at helping the world and the people, and using military tactics and battle formations. Although we can be called the king's assistant, the enemy your highness has at the moment is not something we can solve. Let's talk about your highness's enemy in detail, Prince Li An. Although he is loyal and filial on the outside, he is ruthless on the inside, but he just occupies a righteous position. Therefore, under his banner, there are both villains who do mischief, and some gentlemen who respect the imperial line. Such an enemy is already difficult to deal with, and Prince Young Fu Lu Jingzhong is also He is a scheming genius who has insight into people's hearts, so His Highness has never been able to shake his throne. Although His Highness King Qi is wild and reckless, he has never done anything excessive. This shows that he is really a capable person and he is good at fighting. He is The prince is so courageous. With the help of King Qi, the prince can concentrate on dealing with His Highness. He does not have to worry about Dayong not having a suitable commander in the future. There is also the Holy One. I am not slandering the King. The Holy King is jealous of His Highness' talent. The father and son are no longer the same. Today, I may help His Highness in times of emergency, but on weekdays I am willing to see the Crown Prince suppress His Highness. Although these enemies are powerful, with His Highness’s demeanor and ability, and with our help, Your Highness still has a 50% chance of winning, but the most terrifying thing is My enemy is Fengyi Sect. I have met the master of Fengyi Sect by chance. He is knowledgeable about astronomy, yin and yang, and geography. He knows everything about planning and making decisions. Although he is a woman, he has always What’s even more frightening is that she is self-aware and knows that she cannot seize the world openly, so she uses all means to control the Yong Dynasty. Concubine Ji beside the emperor, Xiao Lan, the concubine beside the prince, and Qi Wangfei Qin Zheng are all Feng. There are even more disciples of Yimen who are secretly around us. They put on a posture of wholeheartedly assisting the country, making people respect their behavior and not be wary of their power. Now they have made it clear that they support the prince, and with their Existence, the Holy Emperor, the Prince, and the King of Qi are an indivisible whole, how can His Highness fight against them."

The three of them were shocked when they heard this. They had no idea that King Yong was in such a difficult situation. They only knew a thing or two about the marriage between King Yong and Fengyi Clan. For different reasons, they were also opposed to Fengyi Clan infiltrating King Yong's family. The power, unexpectedly, is now almost irreconcilable. Dong Zhi took a deep breath and asked, "So, what do these things have to do with Jiang Zhe."

Shi Yu sighed and said: "Although Master Fengyi has amazing talents, she has one flaw. After all, she is a woman. She is somewhat indecisive in her actions and sometimes too cautious. If she wants to defeat this person, We need someone who is independent and special. This is the so-called "unconventional soldier" who is better than the real soldier. Although Jiang Zhe appears to be easy-going on the outside, he is arrogant and unique in his heart. Looking at his behavior, he really has no scruples. , the sky and the sky are unconstrained, watching his temples make calculations, every plot is cunning and unexpected, and his layout is far-reaching, his thinking is meticulous, his actions are gentle and ruthless, and he is good at winning in danger. His Highness once said that this person and His Highness have several times In the confrontation, His Highness suffered a lot and had no power to resist. Back then, he gave His Highness advice and although it kept His Highness safe, he also succeeded in driving a wedge between His Highness and the Emperor. However, His Highness was clearly aware of his intentions but could not do anything about it. Stop it. Only Jiang Zhe can defeat the master of Fengyi Sect. If Fengyi Sect is not destroyed, not only will your highness’s foundation be in danger, but I, Dayong, will fall into the hands of a woman sooner or later. That’s why your highness will be so rude. Please forgive me. Your Highness has worked hard not to be dissatisfied with His Highness's preference for Jiang Zhe."

Dong Zhi said with shame: "Thank you very much, Mr. Ziyou, for your teaching. I can't relieve His Highness' worries. Instead, I feel jealous. I'm really ashamed."

Shi Yu stood up and said, "Brother Dong is serious. We are all His Highness's confidants. Naturally, we should be loyal to His Highness wholeheartedly."

When Shi Yu cleared up this big or small turmoil, I was half leaning on the bed, drinking the fragrant tea to relieve my hangover, and thinking about today's snow viewing. Since Piao Xiang's death, I have often felt melancholy in my heart. I'm bored. Today's meeting made me feel happy. If I hadn't already made up my mind, I would have agreed to King Yong. Thinking of the day we met at King Yong's camp in Sichuan, I still felt a little awe in my heart. Now I no longer have it. I don't have any restrictions, so I am less afraid of His Highness King Yong, but I have to admit that His Highness King Yong has extraordinary courage. If it were me, I would have killed this rude boy long ago.

It's a pity, no matter what, I can't change my mind. I, Jiang Suiyun, could go to scientific examinations and provide suggestions at will in the past, but now I cherish my freedom more. On the premise that I can hold on to my life, I will no longer Loyalty and people. Smiling slightly, although I never seemed to have any true loyalty.

Before going to bed, I thought about the lovely and innocent child Li Jun, the crown prince of Yong Dynasty. Unfortunately, according to my understanding of the fortune tellers, his intelligence was exposed and he died young. I am afraid that this child will not be as lucky as the nine-five-year-old prince. , then I smiled again. Although this child looks a little blessed, his character should be good, and with the blessing of King Yong, at least his life will not be too short. Besides, what should I regret for him? The noble grandson of the emperor has nothing to regret.

Half asleep and half awake, I also had some doubts. In my opinion, King Yong was not a stalker. Why was it so abnormal this time? It seemed that he had to surrender to me. This was a bit unreasonable.

For King Yong Li Zhi, it was not pleasant to hear the news of King Qi's visit immediately after he regained his composure. However, Li Xian was flattering and threatening in front of him: "Second brother, please let me see Mr. Jiang. I already knew him in Nanchu, and my father also said that he would be given an official title, so you put him under house arrest, right?" In desperation, Li Zhi had no choice but to agree to Li Xian's meeting with Jiang Zhe.

As soon as he walked into Qifengxuan where Jiang Zhe lived, Li Xian shouted: "Suiyun, Suiyun, it seems that second brother treats you well. This Hanmei Xiaozhu is the second brother's beloved garden, and he actually gave it to you to live in." .”

I was playing chess with Xiao Shunzi. My chess skills were mediocre, but Xiao Shunzi played well. According to him, playing chess helped him practice. If I hadn’t had a good overall view and occasionally made a few strange moves, I’d be afraid. We were about to lose miserably, so when Li Xian walked in while making a noise, I was frowning and thinking about a move. When Xiao Shunzi saw Li Xian coming in, he stood up and saluted, saying: "I am here to see His Highness King Qi." Then. gave me a gentle push.

Li Xian was sitting in Xiao Shunzi's seat. Seeing that I was still thinking hard, he smiled and said, "Don't think about it. I have learned your chess skills before. It really stinks."

I woke up with a start, looked at Li Xian opposite, and said blankly: "Why is His Highness King Qi here?"

Li Xian deliberately showed a sad and disappointed look and said, "Oh my god, has Mr. Jiang just seen my seven-foot body?"

I smiled slightly, pushed away from Qiping and said, "Xiao Shunzi, bring a cup of tea to His Highness."

Xiao Shunzi brought a cup of hot tea over, Li Xian took it, looked at Xiao Shunzi for a long time and said: "Are you the eunuch in the imperial brother's house? I haven't seen you before. Are you new here? Why?" Wearing this outfit?"

Xiao Shunzi said calmly: "This slave is from Nanchu. I have met His Highness in the Nanchu Palace. His Highness naturally does not remember this slave."

Li Xian was stunned for a moment, looked at me and said, "Why is Master Jiang surrounded by palace officials from Nanchu?"

I smiled and said, "He is an old friend of mine. This time when King Yong conquered Jianye, he took advantage of the chaos and left the palace, so he simply didn't go back."

Li Xian suddenly realized and said: "I see, Lord Jiang has such a slave beside you. You are really blessed. You'd better let him get a title. If you use eunuchs without permission to perform for others, you are guilty." .”

I smiled faintly and said: "Jiang is just a commoner. How could anyone join me? Besides, Xiao Shunzi is from Southern Chu. Is it possible that Dayong won't allow them to find another way out after their country is destroyed and their family is destroyed?"

Seeing the tense atmosphere, Xiao Shunzi quickly said: "Sir, His Highness also has good intentions."

Only then did my face clear up and I said, "It is Suiyun's honor that His Highness came to see me today. However, Your Highness always comes to the Three Treasures Hall for no reason. I don't know what I need you for."

Li Xian's expression became solemn and said: "Master Jiang, as soon as I saw you, I felt that you are the person that I, Li Xian, need most. Don't ask me how I know, but if you are willing to be my military advisor, I, Li Xian, would like to You should treat me like a teacher and obey my instructions without hesitation."

Looking at Li Xian's earnest eyes, I couldn't help but smile bitterly. Li Xian has just reached his thirties this year. He has a handsome appearance with a fierce domineering, sincere and arrogant aura that makes people awe and feel close to each other. If not, With Li Zhi, the king of Yong, I think Li Xian is more suitable to be the king of Yong. This man understands big things but is confused about small things. His choice to support Li An is not necessarily because of how outstanding Li An is or how much he thinks highly of him, but because he chooses to support Li An. Because Li Zhi does not need his ability to conquer and fight, and Li An cannot do without his support. For me, it is impossible to choose Li Xian. Since I learned about Liang Wan’s identity, I asked the people in the secret camp to start Collecting information about Fengyi Sect. Before I arrived in Yongdu, I had already obtained preliminary information. It was just some information that everyone knew, including Qin Zheng, Princess Qi’s origin. Although she was the daughter of everyone, she was also Feng Yi. It is absolutely impossible for Li Xian, the top disciple of Yi Clan, to break away from Fengyi Clan completely. And I, because of Liang Wan, have become the enemy of Fengyi Clan. I dare not say that this matter will never be leaked. The world There is no airtight wall, so I can't go to Li Xian.

Thinking of this, I was about to refuse sternly, but suddenly I remembered my plan to fake my death, so I changed my words: "Your Highness is kind, Suiyun is very grateful, but Your Highness King Yong is not allowed to leave this place, so I can only refuse His Highness's kindness."

Li Xian said in surprise: "Why, second brother dares to put you under house arrest? I'm afraid you don't know. Changle came back this time with a book of your poems. My father liked it very much. If the second brother hadn't told you that you were sick, you would have been there long ago." I’m going to summon you, so why don’t you just go back with me, I forgive my brother and I won’t make things difficult for you.”

I said calmly: "Your Highness has misunderstood. Suiyun is not in good health. He caught wind and cold on the way. He has only improved in the past few days. His Highness King Yong said that Suiyun is not in good health and is not allowed to leave this place. He is really sympathetic to Suiyun. Your Highness must not misunderstand.”

Li Xian rolled his eyes and said, "In that case, how about I go back and send someone to invite you to come to my Prince Qi Mansion to recuperate?"

I said calmly: "I'm not used to a place like the Prince's Palace. It's too inconvenient. If there is any quiet small mansion or village, your Highness might as well help me take a look. Suiyun still has some savings and can afford a small residence."

Li Xian rubbed his hands and said, "How can this happen? I want you to be my master. How can I let you live outside?"

I deliberately said: "Forget it, I will ask His Highness King Yong to think of a way someday. There must be a suitable garden. Alas, it will be difficult even if His Highness does not agree. Who asked me to accept His Highness King Yong's kindness? ?”

Li Xian said quickly: "No problem, I will definitely find a house for Master Jiang, no, Mr. Jiang, which is both clean and elegant, and convenient for me to visit."

I smiled and said: "Then Suiyun, thank you Your Highness."

Watching King Qi leave happily, I felt a little guilty. Although King Qi was a little reckless, he was sincere to me. Unfortunately, I had to let him down in the end. In fact, the person I let down the most was King Yong. He was really attentive to me. Otherwise, how could he raid Jianye? This is what I have figured out during this period. If he raids Jianye, I am afraid that I am really what he wants to gain.

Li Zhi sent King Qi away and walked into the gate with a pale face. King Qi's triumph made him feel disheartened. Shi Yu was also very disappointed. He never expected that King Qi would get Jiang Zhe's approval so easily. So who are these people?

Returning to the study, Li Zhi said calmly: "Ziyou, hold a banquet for me tomorrow to see Mr. Jiang off."

Shi Yu fell to his knees on the ground and said, "Your Highness, please don't let this person go." His voice was trembling and panicked.

Li Zhi's voice was very calm. He said calmly: "Prepare the Zangfeng pot for me. I want to send him on a long journey." His voice was very ethereal.

Shi Yu trembled and said, "As ordered." His eyes were full of sadness and despair.

Li Zhi raised his head and said, "Ziyou, am I doing the right thing? If this person follows the King of Qi, I will have trouble sleeping and eating. It is better to kill him to avoid future troubles."

Shi Yu said sadly: "Killing this man with poison can avoid future troubles. If we don't kill him, we will die in an instant."

Li Zhi shed tears and said sadly: "But killing this person makes me feel uneasy. I have always been conceited and magnanimous, but now I have killed a person who refuses to submit to me."

Shi Yu admonished: "Your Highness, please don't be soft-hearted. This person is amazingly talented and beautiful. If you let him go, Your Highness' great cause will be in danger."

Li Zhi waved his hands feebly and said, "I have made up my mind to use the Ecstasy Pill tomorrow."

Shi Yu said: "Yes, in this way, he will die without any illness in twelve hours, and there will be no pain."

Li Zhi said nothing.