A hint of helplessness flashed in Han Changmu's eyes.
Who said that Jin Zhong, the commander of the Beiya Forbidden Army, was the most naive and forthright? They were all lies!
He is obviously a slippery man, and he doesn't tell the truth!
Han Changmu simply stopped talking around Jin Zhong, took the long sword from Jin Zhong's hand, pointed at the range of the hunting ground on the sand table, and said in a deep voice: "The terrain outside the hunting ground is not complicated, and there are few ferocious beasts. Over the years, Most of the hunting is within this area, and everyone is very familiar with the situation here. Even if someone wants to do something, they will not choose to do it in such a public place. If they do it here, not only will it not be possible, but they will fall into a trap. .”
Jin Zhong nodded heavily: "Your Majesty, the Commander-in-Chief is absolutely right."
Han Changmu took a deep breath and pointed his sword at one of the mountain roads: "This is the road closest to the center of the hunting ground after entering the hunting ground. You can set up defenses here."
Jin Zhong nodded again: "The last general said that Mr. Si Shi is good at the art of war."
Han Changmu took a deep breath again and pointed his long sword at the hunting ground one after another: "Here, here and here, these three mountains are lush and forested, located on the edge of the center of the hunting ground. You can set up defenses in these mountains and forests and order the imperial troops to hide. From a high place, overlooking the center of the hunting ground."
Jin Zhong still nodded solemnly: "Master Shi Shi is indeed thoughtful."
Han Changmu glanced at Jin Zhong and no longer wanted to speak.
Jin Zhong touched his bun and smiled innocently: "The general is a rough man and is not very good at talking. If I have offended Sir Shi, please forgive me."
He Zhenfu looked at Jin Zhong in amazement.
Even though he's not very good at talking, he's so flattering that he's almost going to the heavens!
He shouldn't be the commander of the imperial army, he should be the chief supervisor of the imperial army!
He Zhenfu subconsciously turned his head and glanced at Yao Yao, only to see that her expression was a little numb and she seemed to have been distracted, but he still noticed the glimmer of excitement hidden in her eyes.
He was stunned for a moment, then stared at Yao Yao even more calmly.
"Commander Jin, you're welcome!" Han Changmu felt depressed. He pointed his long sword at the hunting ground and continued to speak in a deep voice: "Here and here are the only two rivers in the hunting ground. The forbidden troops can be deployed here."
Han Changmu didn't explain the arrangement, but Jin Zhong understood Han Changmu's intention in an instant.
If there is a river, you can wash your hands, collect the prey you hunted, and clean the blood on your body. Of course, you can also erase some traces that shouldn't exist!
Jin Zhong said sincerely: "Thanks to the Chief Minister for making such careful arrangements."
Han Changmu snorted with a smile, stared at a place on the sand table, his eyes shrank slightly, and the tip of his sword trembled slightly: "This is a cliff, Commander Jin, we must also set up defenses here."
Jin Zhong was a little confused: "What do you mean, Sir?"
Han Changmu's eyes were deep and cold: "This cliff is extremely high and deep. Commander Jin, if something falls, do you think you can still find it?"
Jin Zhong suddenly remembered the incident of Xie Mengxia falling off the cliff when Han Changmu led his men to annihilate Qingyun Village a month ago. Although this incident was kept secret, Jin Zhong, as a guard around Emperor Yong'an, still heard some rumors.
His expression changed and his voice was cold and stern: "Yes, Sir Shi is very worried. This place is indeed a place that is easy to ignore, but also very easy to cause trouble."
Han Changmu nodded, his eyes drifting faintly over the sand table. This hunting ground, this Yuhua Mountain, has too many unknowns and hides too many unknown crises. No matter how careful the deployment is, it may not really be able to prevent it. An accident happened.
In early summer, there is no trace of heat in Yuhua Mountain. The upper clouds are flying in the high blue sky, and the sun is bright and soft.
The green mountains are stacked on top of each other, and the mountains are misty in color. A curve of blue water flows around the mountains. The sound of rushing water flows in and out, and then slowly flows away.
The shadows of the dancing trees were reflected in the lingering blue water. The stream rushed to the shore from time to time, soaking the few rocks beside the water with moisture.
This place is close to water, the humidity is deep, and the air is full of clammy water.
It's breathtaking, but the advantage is that it's remote, there are few people, and there are deep and dense forests in the distance. It is really a pure place.
A pot and two lamps were placed on the largest stone by the water. The two opposite stones were covered with gold cushions, and two men sat opposite each other.
A strange silence passed between the two of them, and the atmosphere was quite tense.
Tubo is always cold, and it is rare to have such a hot summer as Chang'an City. Even though it is not hot in Yuhua Mountain, the second prince of Tubo, Daishan, could no longer bear it. He loosened his collar and looked at Xie Mengxia opposite him impatiently. : "His Royal Highness the King of Han sent a message to this king. What is the purpose?"
Xie Mengxia looked at Daishan carefully.
When the second Tubo prince first came to Chang'an, his face was rough and dark, with two sudden blushes on his cheeks, making his whole person look rough and earthy.
But now that he has only been raised in Chang'an for a few months, his face is paler than before, and his whole body's aura has also changed greatly, and he now looks a bit like a Wuling boy.
As expected, Chang'an's water and soil are the most nourishing.
Thinking of this, Xie Mengxia smiled deeply: "Of course it is what is said on the letter. Has Prince Daishan thought about it?"
Daishan's expression was unconcerned, his deep eyes were full of rebelliousness, and he sneered sarcastically: "His Royal Highness the King of Han sent a message to me. If I don't come, wouldn't it be a slap in the face for His Highness! It's not as good as thinking about it." What a fart!"
Xie Mengxia raised her eyelids and slowly cooked tea with her hands, full of disdain.
Savages are savages, and they are rude in everything they say and do!
He was neither surprised nor angry, and smiled casually: "Oh, Prince Daishan seems to be unwilling to come. I never force others to do anything. In this case, please come back."
"You," Daishan is the second prince of Tubo. He is also an extremely noble person. He is a man who says he is the same. How could he have ever experienced such harassment? He was immediately furious. His face, which was not fair at all, turned red with anger, and his eyes were cracked. Suddenly he sneered: "His Royal Highness the King of Han took the risk to send this message to me just to show me this hard-to-get trick? It's a pity that I don't like theater! Your Highness the King of Han is also terrible at singing!"
Hearing this, Xie Mengxia took a deep look at Daishan, poured a cup of tea, and said slowly, without being surprised or angry, "It doesn't matter that I'm a terrible singer, and it doesn't matter that Prince Daishan doesn't like to watch plays. If you and I work together, we can put on a good show, and the prince's journey will not be in vain."
Daishan grinded his teeth. Actors were inferior. Xie Mengxia actually compared him, a dignified prince, to an actor. This was such a humiliation. But instead of getting angry, he suddenly calmed down.
Everyone in the Dajing Dynasty knew that His Highness the King of Han was an incompetent dandy. He was incompetent in both civil and military affairs. More importantly, he was inconsiderate. King Qin was so pressed that he could not lift his head or straighten his waist.
He even lost his position as prince.
How could such a person say such implicit threats, and how could he collude with foreigners?
Now it seems that everything this person has done in the past is just a false impression. He has been hiding and dormant for several years. Finally, he can't stand it anymore and is about to fight back!
What do the Dajing people say?
Two dogs fight, play off.
Yes, now is a good time for him to make a profit!
Although he had a plan in mind, Dai Shan refused to reveal his flaws and let Xie Mengxia know his plan first. His eyes flashed and his face was cold: "Your Highness, the King of Han, is so bold that he wants me to sing an opera with His Highness. Let’s see if His Highness has this ability.”
Xie Mengxia smiled faintly, tapped the desk with his finger, and said proudly: "I, Dajing, live in peace and prosperity in Wufu and have treasures and heavenly splendor. You spit out the decaying grass and cold smoke of Bo, which is barren and desolate. If a mutual trade is really opened, I, Dajing, will be the winner." It’s a loss, that’s it, I’d better burn this fold.” As he said that, he took out a brand-new fold from his sleeve, lit it without hesitation, and burned a corner of the fold.
"Wait a minute!" Seeing this scene, Daishan, who was not very thoughtful at first, suddenly panicked and couldn't think about anything else. He shouted to stop him and rushed over to grab the discount.
He suppressed his excitement and said, "
"Wow!" I unfolded the folding book with a sound.
The ink on the inside pages of the folder is brand new, obviously written not long ago.
The words written clearly, stroke by stroke, were exactly what Xie Mengxia said just now.
Dai Shan looks rough, but his character is not rough at all. Although the words written in this note are precise, it is just a note after all.
The matter of opening up mutual markets is too big and will shake the foundation of the country. Not to mention that Xie Mengxia is just a prince. Even if he ascends the throne and becomes the Lord of Great Jing in the future, he cannot act recklessly.
However, he then thought again, things in this world are treacherous, and it is common for them to wax and wane. No one can determine what the situation will be like in the future.
Even if it fails, it won't hurt him at all, but if it succeeds, this will be a huge achievement!
He looked at the Zhezi and his heart surged, and he calmed down for a moment. He touched the blackened corner of the Zhezi with his hand, and there was a hint of eagerness and expectation in his voice: "What does Your Highness, the King of Han, mean?"
Xie Mengxia nodded lightly: "Yes, that's what Prince Daishan saw."
Daishan's heart skipped a beat. Tubo repeatedly fought with Dajing, wasn't it just for mutual trade?
He came to Chang'an City for such a trip, wasn't he just trying to accomplish this?
This is really hard to find, and it takes no effort at all!
He concealed the joy on his face and spoke in a lowered voice: "Seriously!"
Xie Mengxia was already prepared. He took out a piece of tissue paper from his sleeve, put it in front of Daishan, and said casually: "There is no basis for what you say."
Daishan took the thin piece of paper with suspicion and read it carefully. What was written on the page was the same as what was written on the fold. As for the conditions mentioned by Xie Mengxia later, it was just a piece of cake for him. of.
His eyes lit up, he took the purple hair from the jade tube and licked it full of ink, picked up a pen and signed his name under Xie Mengxia's name on the paper, slowly dried the ink, folded the paper and put it in his sleeve, and then revealed He took a breath and said, "Establish the word as evidence."
As soon as the words fell, the two looked at each other and smiled, and they both saw the conspiracy in each other's eyes.
After Daishan left happily, the remote streamside became quiet.
Zheyun walked out of the dense forest carrying a food box, removed a pot and two cups from the stone, placed the porridge and side dishes on the food table, and looked at Xie Mengxia cautiously.
Xie Mengxia raised his eyelids and glanced at Zheyun: "Ask whatever you want! What does it look like to be so sneaky? Think about your current status!" He patted Zheyun's back hard: "Stop. Frankly, it’s a small matter to embarrass someone, but it’s a big deal to miss a flaw!”
Thinking of his identity, Zheyun quickly straightened his back and smiled angrily: "Yes, I am the chief steward of Prince Han's palace. He is so timid and unseemly."
Xie Mengxia looked at Zheyun's appearance and nodded with satisfaction: "That's right, tell me, what do you want to say?"
Although these words were said in an understatement, without causing trouble or anger, Zheyun could see the evil spirit and anger in Xie Mengxia's eyes.
Zheyun was so frightened that he fell to his knees with a bang and said, "You villain, you villain, you know your crime."
Xie Mengxia smiled nonchalantly: "Why kneel down? Did I say I wanted to beat you or kill you? Get up."
Zheyun wiped the cold sweat indifferently. Thinking of what that person said to him when he came, he couldn't help but feel frightened. No matter how many words he had in his heart, he couldn't say them out.
After a moment of silence, Xie Mengxia laughed self-deprecatingly and said to himself: "I know, he told you that I will betray the country."
"No, no, Master is over-worrying, it's nothing." Zheyun lowered his head with a guilty conscience. The coolness by the water did not soothe his panic at all, and a thin layer of cold sweat broke out on his back.
Looking at each other across the water, the hazy distant mountains seem like this strange and ever-changing world. It's like there is always a dark place deep in the human heart that no light can find.
Xie Mengxia is not willing to stand in a dark place where no light can be seen forever. He wants to step out into the sunshine and let everyone open their eyes to see who is truly legitimate and deserving of his reputation.
Xie Mengxia didn't even look at Zheyun, but pointed at the distant mountains and the nearby mountains.
The water showed a hint of loss: "This Dajing Dynasty was conquered by our ancestors. It is the place where my father worked hard for half his life. Who would have the heart to destroy such a great river and mountain?" His eyes flashed and he lowered his head. He lowered his eyes to cover up the flash of hatred in his eyes: "Whoever destroys it will be the eternal sinner of the Jing Dynasty!"
Zheyun responded in a low voice, but his heart felt weird and powerful.
The purpose of their trip was very clear, and Zheyun knew it very well. When he turned around and listened to Xie Mengxia's words, he was a little confused.
Once what they planned is accomplished, it will inevitably cause turmoil in the court and instability of the country. Even if it does not destroy this great country, it will still damage the foundation to some extent.
But even if they have to pay a heavy price, what they plan will never be done halfway.
But now Xie Mengxia said such contradictory words, which made him feel strange. Thinking of what the man told him when he arrived, Zheyun suppressed his panic and asked bravely: "Master, then, the master has already agreed to the opening of mutual markets. If he goes back on his word now, I'm afraid he will offend that person." Second Prince, it’s counterproductive.”
Xie Mengxia glanced at Zheyun and said calmly, "Who said that I am going to regret it?"
"That's what the master said just now," Zheyun said in surprise.
"What did I say?" Zheyun was interrupted by Xie Mengxia who was halfway through his words. He stared at him indifferently and said, "Opening trade is certainly beneficial to Tubo, but it is not good for me, Dajing." It’s not entirely harmful.”
"I don't understand this matter very well," Zheyun said respectfully.
After forming an alliance with Daishan, Xie Mengxia was in a good mood at the moment, so he had the intention to talk to Zheyun. He had an indifferent expression and deep eyes: "Tubo's good horses, weapons, various minerals, and even Rare medicinal materials and secret techniques are all things that I don’t have in Dajing, and everything I need in Dajing.” He showed a hint of fascination: “Using some useless decorations in exchange for ensuring the stability of the border. Why not do it if you enjoy it?"
Zheyun was not a smart person, he never knew how to think deeply, and he could not detect the loopholes in Xie Mengxia's words.
He only felt that Xie Mengxia's arrangement was thoughtful and righteous, and he couldn't help feeling emotional and said categorically: "Yes, the master has worked hard to achieve this goal. I will definitely go to the mountains of swords and the sea of fire, and I will also accomplish this for my master!"
Seeing that Zheyun had been fooled, Xie Mengxia nodded: "It is not easy to plan this matter. You have to keep it secret, Zheyun, you have to always remember who is your master!"
Zheyun's heart trembled, and he hurriedly agreed, regretting it and wanting to slap himself in the face.
If he hadn't been deceived by that man and thought that his master was going to betray the country, he wouldn't have risked his life not to say these offensive words.
He's not stupid!
He became more and more frightened, and knelt down on the ground with a bang, gnashing his teeth with hatred for that person in his heart: "Yes, it's the villain who is ignorant and deceived by others, villain, villain, I don't dare to do it anymore!"
Xie Mengxia felt disappointed and said: "I know that he feels that I have been too aggressive these days. He is also doing it for my own good. I will not blame him. However, he should not suspect that I am traitorous to my country. How can I let it go?" Traitor! I will not, never will!"
Xie Mengxia hit the stone hard, and it made a muffled sound. He said sadly: "Time is running out, and there is not much time left for me." He looked deeply at Zheyun: "You remember "Those who achieve great things don't stick to small details. To me, the flow of good deeds is just small details. When things are done one day, these small details will naturally disappear."
Zheyun continued to affirm without any doubt.
There was a sudden rustling sound in the dense forest, as if the mountain wind was passing by.
Xie Mengxia's eyelids twitched, and he said patiently: "Okay, I know your loyalty, otherwise I wouldn't have brought you here. The big banquet and the hunting afterwards will not be careless. Zheyun, you go again Survey once and make sure nothing goes wrong.”
Zheyun's heart froze and he didn't dare to retreat without any hesitation.
Silence returned to the streamside again. Xie Mengxia looked up at the swaying dense forest opposite and faintly uttered three words: "Come out."
There was a whirling sound in the dense forest, walking
A woman who was mostly a cook came out. She was slim and looked particularly young, but her face was a bit unsightly.
The face is bounded by the tip of the nose. The upper half of the face is as aged as an old woman's. The forehead and corners of the eyes are covered with fine wrinkles. The corners of the eyes are droopy. The rims of the eyes are dull and dull, but the lower half of the face is smooth and fair. , with pretty red lips and no trace of lip lines, and she looks like she is only in her early twenties.
Such a face is truly unforgettable.
Every time Xie Mengxia saw him, he would have nightmares for several days.
He glanced at the face quickly, then looked away, and said calmly: "Fu Xiang, are you not afraid of being recognized when you walk around Yuhua Mountain with such a face?"
Fuxiang let out a rough laugh and said confidently: "Master, you are worrying too much. In this capital, all the outsiders who have seen this face of this subordinate are dead. Who else can recognize this subordinate?"
Xie Mengxia frowned and said with a worried expression: "Fuxiang, you are too careless. This time, all the elites of the Forbidden Army and the Internal Security Department have come out, and there are many good people hidden in Yuhua Mountain. If you are so careless, you will ruin my plan. .”
Fu Xiang raised her eyebrows slightly, and the wrinkles on her forehead became deeper, making her look even more ferocious. She smiled roughly: "Yes, this subordinate is careless. I will dress up when I get back. I will definitely not call you master." It’s a failure!”
She spoke respectfully, but there was really no look of respect on her face. Instead, she looked rebellious.
Xie Mengxia's breath was stuck in his throat, he couldn't go up or down, and his face was ashen due to choking.
That's all, although this person is disobedient, he is useful enough.
He would just endure it for the time being until the big things in front of him were accomplished.
He squeezed his hand secretly, then released it, looking at the fragrance at leisure: "Has it been refined?"
"This is natural." Fu Xiang smiled proudly, took out a long-necked jade bottle from his sleeve, and handed it to Xie Mengxia casually.
Xie Mengxia's expression changed, and he looked at the jade bottle with a faint cold light, and his voice was a little excited: "Is this the red pill refined with black feather jade, finally completed?"
Fu Xiang raised her eyebrows: "Fortunately, I have fulfilled my destiny. With this item, most of my master's plans have been fulfilled."
Xie Mengxia's eyes flashed with fiery light. He took the jade bottle and opened the cap, and a strong bloody smell swarmed out.
He was overjoyed and took a deep breath as if he were intoxicated, with a look of madness on his face: "They say you can only eat this once and then you can't live without it. Is that true?"
Fu Xiang narrowed her eyes and smiled: "If it's useless, wouldn't those black feather jade worth thousands of gold be wasted in vain?"
Hearing this, Xie Mengxia couldn't help but grasp the jade bottle tightly, as if grasping someone's lifeline, with a look of resentment on his face. His face twisted for a while, and the pained expression suddenly annihilated the resentment.
Fu Xiang was shocked and said in a sharp voice: "Master, please don't get angry, otherwise you won't be able to save your face!"
Xie Mengxia was also stunned, and quickly took a few deep breaths to calm down his heart full of hatred.
Fu Xiang hurried over, stretched out her hand and pressed Xie Mengxia's face carefully, and then breathed a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, fortunately." She looked solemnly: "Master, this method of forcing a change is not long-lasting. No matter how sad and angry the master is, if his flaws are exposed in front of others, he will be in vain!"
Xie Mengxia's heart was trembling. Several years of planning had been carried out in one fell swoop. He must not ruin a major event just because of impulsiveness.
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