"Commander Qi, Wanjunwang has already agreed. If Lu Fangxuan wants to seize the academy tonight, you can defect and stand beside the academy defenders. Seeing that I have a large number of people, the Lu party will naturally not dare to attack lightly. If you rush in, the matter of taking over the academy will be completed smoothly, and you will definitely get a share of the pie. I hope the general understands." Wei rushed into the room, closed the curtain, and talked secretly with Qi Zi.
Qi Zi said: "I will do my best to do this. The secretary's office asked the prince to just rest assured. But if Lu Fangxuan doesn't take this plan, what will I do?"
Wei Chong said: "The county king has a clever plan and has the leadership to persuade him. Everything is possible. If he does not agree, you must report it to the county king in time. We will change the course before it is too late."
"Okay," Qi Zi agreed, then turned to the door and shouted, "Prepare the sedan and go to Yue Mansion!"
Qi Zi walked into the living room with a stern look on his face, took off his outer robe, hugged his fists towards Lu Fangxuan and the leader Zheng Shiyan, and returned to sit down without kowtow.
"Lord Lu, Wei Chong came to see me just now, and I believe that the thieves have fallen into a trap." Qi Zi was full of confidence.
"Oh?" Lu Fangxuan raised his eyebrows.
"Wei Chong said that all thieves will fight for the academy if you are saved, so he wanted to make me rebel against the enemy."
Lu Fangxuan sneered and said: "This guy suddenly became sincere and didn't hide anything from you. He said this because he was worried that his troops in the academy were empty and I could easily take advantage of him. Okay, then I will follow his lead. Make arrangements."
He pointed at Zheng Shiyan: "This force is going to take over the academy. You should lead five thousand people there."
"yes."
"Commander Qi, you lead three thousand people and obey Commander Zheng's command in everything."
"Yes..." Qi Zi seemed to be hesitant, "But... since General Zheng has the overall power, he doesn't have to lead the troops himself. Can you let me command the two teams? Brother Zheng will only give orders. You see..."
Zheng Shiyan was startled and looked at Lu Fangxuan; Lu Fangxuan seemed to be asleep, closing his eyes to rest and showing no reaction.
No one dared to speak. The atmosphere suddenly became solemn, as if there was a black cloud weighing on everyone's head.
"Ahem..." Qi Zi coughed lightly, breaking the dead silence that had lasted for a while.
Zheng Shiyan looked at Lu Fangxuan and then at him.
"Okay," he stood up suddenly and said with a smile, "I don't care how many people I take with me, ah... I feel relieved if I leave it to Commander Zheng."
"Oh, thank you, Brother Zheng!" Qi Zi shook hands with him and let out a dry laugh.
After Wei Chong returned from Qi Zi's residence, he walked directly to the palace. There are also two people waiting for him here, Hu Qi and Wan Heshun. Hu Qiben was on errands in the Ministry of Personnel. When the prince asked him to come to the government to discuss matters, he hurriedly put down his official duties and hurried over.
"Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind!" Wei Chong became excited as soon as he spoke.
Wan Heshun exchanged glances with Hu Qi, suppressed the joy in his heart, stroked his beard and said: "Lu Fangxuan is a smart man, we should guard against arrogance and be careful when dealing with him."
"The prince has a foresight, but Qi Zi has already returned his heart to you, so there is nothing to be afraid of!" Wei Chong continued to convey the good news.
Hu Qidao said: "If Lu Fangxuan knows that he can't deceive, but instead takes an overt approach, publicly opposes the takeover of the academy, and then uses that official document to make a fuss, not only will we be unable to get off, but we will also lose the support of the people."
Wan Heshun crossed his fingers confidently: "If Lu Fangxuan dares to do this, the responsibility can be forced on Ye Yongjia. He said that he 'mistransmitted orders, deceived superiors and subordinates, and took over the academy without authorization, resulting in a constant rift with Lu Gong.'" , considering this Ye Yongjia doesn’t dare to say anything, it just fulfills my wish. At the same time, it eliminates this incompatible situation, wouldn’t it kill two birds with one stone?”
Both of them expressed their admiration.
"Tonight, someone needs to guard the academy. After thinking about it, I found that Hu Shangshu is too rigid and does not know how to adapt. Others are unable to bear the heavy responsibility. It is better for me to guard there myself and the military morale can be stable."
Hu Qi knelt down: "The noble body of the prince is the lifeblood of Nanjing. If something happens, I really can't afford it!"
Wei Chong also kneeled aside knowingly and urged: "Your Majesty, think twice!"
Wan Heshun slapped the table and raised his eyebrows angrily: "If something goes wrong and we can't save it, who can afford it! I've made up my mind, don't stop me, any violators will be killed!"
The two of them saw that Wan Heshun was determined to go and their remonstrances were useless, so they silently made way.
Wan Heshun arrived before dusk. The attendants quickly explained to the officers and soldiers that the prince only came to discuss the takeover process and had no other intentions.
In order to deal with the officers and soldiers, Wan Heshun sent someone to consult with Wei Huai. Wei Huai 'recuperated' as usual and would not have foreign guests. Wan Heshun said to everyone: "We will not bother you again until Mr. Wei has recovered."
Who would have thought that after waiting for a long time, the sun was almost setting; in the blink of an eye, it was dark.
At this time, the watch was beating, the sky was suppressed, and everything was pitch black. When the lights were lit, the officers and soldiers suddenly realized that they had to be on guard against Lu Fangxuan's 'camp robbery'.
Lu Fangxuan lingered at the door for a long time. Because his waist was sore, everyone brought up a rattan leather chair for Wan Heshun to lie down on. He happened to look directly at the bright moon and saw it rising gradually, and the moon sounded again.
Wan Heshun was worthy of his military background. He heard the rapid hooves of horses running towards here in the gentle banging sound.
He turned over, put on his helmet, and ordered the officers: "Set up a formation outside the door and prepare to defend against the enemy!"
Without any explanation, the officers shouted for soldiers. As soon as Wan Heshun mounted his horse, he gathered all the officers and soldiers guarding inside and outside the academy, and stood in an orderly group outside the door. All the bowstrings were filled with arrows, in a posture to meet the enemy.
Suddenly, a large amount of dust rose up in front, and two military flags were seen from the dust, each with a general.
The dust dispersed, and there were more than a dozen groups of people lined up there, squeezing a wide street to the brim.
Wan and Shun both looked a little more fearful.
A general, holding a banner and dozens of soldiers, rushed to Wan Heshun on horseback. This person is Qi Zi.
Wan He smiled calmly, leaned forward and said, "Come together, it's your turn to take action."
Qi Zi also smiled, but it was full of contempt: "Old thief Wan Heshun, you are so courageous that you dare to personally supervise the formation! Aren't you afraid that I will carry your old head to see Mr. Lu!"
Wan Heshun was startled and looked around in confusion. Suddenly, a surge of anger surged into his heart and he became angry: "Qi Zi! How dare you not be trustworthy!"
Qi Zi held the sword in his hand: "Old thief, I advise you to get out of the academy. It's our turn to take care of your worries!"
Wan Heshun looked at the bright torches around him and felt that there were many people coming. If he really wanted to fight, he would be outnumbered. But at the moment, he just wants to give it a go and bet that they don't dare to fight.
He gritted his teeth, took the bow from the officer's hand, and shot an arrow at Qi Zi's feet.
The arrow shot directly in front of Qi Zi, frightening the horse to neigh.
