Rouge Leopard was stopped by Jin Yiwei. She originally chose a very remote road, but she was still blocked by Jin Yiwei.
With Rouge Leopard's skill, it was not difficult to defeat the two Jin Yiwei. The question was why she did it.
No matter how concerned the chief minister is about the situation, he cannot take the lead in disobeying the orders of the Ministry of War and allow his family to break through. Isn't this a clear collaboration with the enemy?
Unless she kills all the Jin Yiwei she encounters along the way, as long as one of them is still alive, she and Yan Mansion will be doomed.
So Rouge Leopard could only worry, and finally returned to Yan Mansion helplessly.
Yan Shifan was also very anxious. The Ministry of War's actions could not be hidden from him. This was originally a good opportunity for him. If he told Xiao Qin that the Ministry of War was going to fight the Tatars to the death, maybe Xiao Qin would give up the idea of taking Xiao Feng to attack the capital.
Yan Shifan now absolutely does not want the Tatars to bring Xiao Feng to the city, because he knows that based on the comparison of the strength of the two sides and fighting at home, the Ming army is more likely to win.
In history, the key reason why Anda Khan was able to create the tragic "Gengxu Rebellion" was that Yan Song suppressed Ding Rukui and did not allow him to send troops, allowing the Tatars to burn, kill, loot and roar away.
Then he sent Ding Rukui to the guillotine with a backhand, becoming one of the biggest scapegoats in history.
If the Ming army wins, Xiao Feng is likely to be rescued. Among the Tatars, many people have seen Rouge Leopard. When the time comes to pull out the radish and bring out the mud, Jiajing will probably suspect Yan Shifan of collaborating with the enemy no matter how much he trusts Yan Song. Traitor to the country.
How deep was Jiajing's friendship for Yan Song? In history, Yan Shifan was really judged to be having an affair with the Japanese pirates. Jiajing was not willing to implicate Yan Song, but asked him to retire and return home, but this did not prevent Jiajing from killing Yan Shifan.
Yan Shifan also thought about going to Lu Bingwang to make peace, but he immediately gave up this crazy idea. Lu Bing's ability to conceal Rouge Leopard's lie was already his limit, because speaking out would be equally dangerous for Lu Bing himself.
But if he dared to blatantly ask Lu Bing to assist him in collaborating with the enemy, Lu Bing would definitely fall out, and maybe this time it would really be a dead end!
Why, I refuse to draw the sword because I cherish life and don’t want to risk my life with no certainty. How dare you drag me to seek death together? Do you really think that my loyalty to Long Live is just an act? You rush into the fire and give me a try!
The secret envoy was also stopped in the capital. For Xiao Qin, who was moving at a high speed and had no fixed place to live, not to mention that he did not have a carrier pigeon. Even if he did, the carrier pigeon would not fly to the right place.
Therefore, the Tatar cavalry, who have lost the news, are rushing towards the capital with a clear goal, towards the world view!
Of course, Yan Shifan was not idle either. He still remembered the agreement he made with Xiao Qin. So Yan Song invited Tao Zhongwen to a banquet at home on the grounds that he was in poor health and wanted to ask for advice on health preservation. Of course, Jiajing had been consulted beforehand.
Jiajing thought this was normal. Under the nourishment of Tao Zhongwen's elixir, he became more powerful than a tiger. The old friend noticed that he was not in good health when he saw his appearance. It was human nature to envy himself, so he readily agreed.
Tao Zhongwen is so shrewd. After thinking about what happened recently, he guessed the purpose of the Yan Mansion. But after he arrived at Yan's house, he never mentioned anything else. Apart from eating vegetables and drinking wine, he just explained the method of health preservation to Yan Song in a serious manner.
Speaking of rising, he also took out various prepared elixirs from his arms and gave Yan Song suggestions.
"Master Xiang, your body really needs to be taken care of. Look at my elixirs, each of which has its own effects.
Eat this before a meal for an appetizer! Eat this after a meal to help digestion! Eat this before bed to help you sleep! Drink and eat this to protect your liver!
If you have wrinkles, eat this to keep your skin healthy! If you have gray hair, eat this, black hair! Eat this before sex to cheer up! Eat this after sex to relieve fatigue! "
Yan Song couldn't stand hearing it anymore, so he apologized and relieved himself, leaving Tao Zhongwen and Yan Shifan alone to face each other.
Tao Zhongwen deflected the fire and explained to Yan Shifan eloquently.
"Master Yan, look at this, this is a good thing, Mingmu!"
Yan Shifan blinked his one eye, unsure whether Tao Zhongwen deliberately wanted to annoy him so he could slip away.
"Master Tao, these medicines are all good medicines, but they are not the medicines I want."
Tao Zhongwen pretended to be astonished: "What medicine does Young Master Yan want?"
"gunpowder!"
"Oh, get rid of the gunpowder, yes, yes, this heart-clearing pill is a secret recipe that I treasure and don't reveal to others!
No matter you are burning with passion, burning with desire, or filled with rage, take one and your anger will be gone immediately! "
Yan Shifan tried hard to suppress his anger, constantly reminding himself: This old man is not to be trifled with, so he must be controlled.
"Master Tao, stop pretending to be confused. I also like the new gunpowder that you and Xiao Feng have been tinkering with in private. I heard that half of the formula is in your hands.
I like to be straightforward, you set the price, I will never counter-offer! "
Tao Zhongwen waved his hands repeatedly, looking panicked: "Master Yan, what are you talking about? How can I give you half of the gunpowder formula?"
Yan Shifan felt that the temptation alone was not enough, so he decided not to care about the cost. He must get the gunpowder formula and send it out before the Tatars besiege the capital.
"Master Tao, you're not too old yet. You can't be an immortal master for the rest of your life. Why don't you make plans for the future?
I know Master Tao that you are not short of money, but in the future when you are far away from the capital and return to your hometown to retire, the local public security will not be as good as that in the capital.
Even if Master Tao doesn't plan to leave the capital, you still have to leave the palace. The public security in the capital is not as good as in the palace. "
This was a naked threat. How could Tao Zhongwen not hear it? His expression suddenly became more panicked.
At this time, the Yan Party's power was still there, and he already knew that Xiao Feng fell into the hands of the Tatars. Yan Shifan believed that it was not that difficult to choose between the two.
"Master Yan, why do you have to scare me, an expert who makes elixirs for Long Live?
If I had a gunpowder formula, I would definitely sell it to you. I have no grudge against money, but I really don’t! How on earth can you believe it? "
Tao Zhongwen burst into tears and was so excited that Yan Shifan also began to doubt: Could it be that Tao Zhongwen really didn't have the formula in his hand?
The reason why Yan Shifan thought this way was because he believed that Xiao Feng did not have the "Cangjie Heavenly Book" in his hand and was deceiving Xiao Qin. But if you think about it this way...
Thousand-Armed Tathagata did not have the "Cangjie Heavenly Book" in his hand at all, Xiao Fengfei said there was; Xiao Feng said that Tao Zhongwen had half of the gunpowder formula in his hand, but actually he didn't?
Yan Shifan was given a headache by Xiao Feng's truth and falsehood. At the same time, he also heard that Tao Zhongwen's seemingly weak and angry answer also had sharp claws.
An expert who makes elixirs for Long Live. Please note, he is an expert who makes elixirs for "Long Live". Don't fucking think I'm easy to bully!
Of course I won’t be able to live in the palace forever, but I don’t know which one will come first, my retirement and return to my hometown, or the end of your Yan family’s glory!
Yan Shifan changed his smile instantly. Since he thought Tao Zhongwen might be telling the truth, he would never make such a powerful enemy without any reason.
"Master Tao, I am impatient. Firstly, I want to strengthen the army and the country, and share the worries of the court. Secondly, I am worried that you, Master Tao, will be deceived by Xiao Feng and be used as a shield by him.
That Xiao Feng was extremely cunning. He researched this new type of gunpowder and colluded with the Ministry of War to try it out, but he kept the formula a secret. He had ulterior motives.
Ding Rukui is now very close to Xiao Feng. If there is any wrongdoing between these two people, it will be a serious crime that will destroy the nine clans. Tao Zhenren must think clearly. "
At this time, Yan Song also "relieved himself" and came back. Seeing this scene, he immediately got into the state and shouted angrily.
"You little beast, what are you talking nonsense to Master Tao? What does Master Tao, a master from this world, have to do with these common things? I think you drank too much and went crazy!"
Yan Shifan repeatedly confessed and toasted Tao Zhenren with three glasses of wine. The three of them laughed and drank again, as if nothing had happened.
Tao Zhongwen is easy to find, but the Taoist Taoist priest is hard to find. The Ministry of War sent troops to occupy the Wushi Temple, and the children, Taoists, blacksmiths, and fireworkers in the Wise Temple were all moved.
The blacksmiths and Zeng Zaobao had their own residences, but the old man and his children did not want to go to the temporary residence arranged by the Ministry of War. They moved into the Xiao Mansion in a big way, crowding the huge Xiao Mansion to the full. .
Especially a group of little beans who insist on practicing martial arts in the open space every day, hahaha. Fortunately, there were many women in the house who could take care of them, otherwise the guards in charge of protecting them would only stare at these children.
At this time, the Tatar cavalry had passed through Shunyi and reached Tongzhou!
Some people died, but not completely...
