Cui Hao saluted solemnly and bowed to his waist: "If there is such a day as our predecessors said, then our Cui family will be grateful for the kindness of our predecessors from generation to generation and build a temple to worship. And we, the Cui family, will also comply with all the needs of our seniors. .”
The black robe smiled and nodded, pointing to the hole behind him: "Ten thousand people are in that hole now. At the end of the fork in the corner before the tunnel we entered, she is sleeping there. What happens next depends on you. The decision has been made. I wish you good luck. Oh, by the way, please don't go too far when showing your loyalty this time. Tuoba Shao is cruel and cruel. If you contradict him in person and kill him directly, it will be more than the gain is worth the loss. "
Cui Hao smiled slightly: "We know what we should do. Senior, take your leave."
As he spoke, he jumped into the hole. The dark floor opened and closed, and soon he disappeared.
The man in black robe breathed a sigh of relief and looked at a carpet on the other side: "Come out."
The carpet moved slightly, and Tao Yuanming stood out from under the carpet. While patting the dust on his body, he spit out a reed pipe in his mouth and said with a smile: "Master is the real master, even someone like Tuoba Gui." The northern overlord also died while talking and laughing. However, my disciple has been very strange. This is not in line with your original plan of letting Tuoba Gui kill Tuoba Shao and his son, and then send his army to attack Nanyan with Liu Yu. ah."
The black robe curled up his lips: "The situation has changed. I originally wanted Tuoba Gui to massacre Qinghe County and arouse the resistance of the northern Han people in order to divide the Northern Wei Dynasty. But I didn't expect that this guy didn't have the brains to give up. He was so confused that he actually set up a trap to see who would approach ten thousand people and spy on his whereabouts. This shows that he has already suspected me. Just now in the tent, he was ready to attack me at any time. In fact, The situation is very dangerous. If he hadn't focused all his attention on me and ignored Cui Hao on the ground, my plan would have been ruined. At that moment, I even wanted to call you out to help. .”
Tao Yuanming nodded: "After all, Tuoba Gui is born with supernatural power and is very skilled in martial arts. If he really acts recklessly, he may not be able to kill him quickly. Master has a far-reaching plan and arranged Cui Hao's move early. I think Tuoba Gui will be fine." Even if you become a ghost, you won’t be convinced.”
The black robe sneered and said: "He Lanmin and Cui Hao both have their own plans. Needless to say, He Lanmin, even Cui Hao, huh, also wants the Cui family to lead the Han family in the north by relying on their reputation, and then recruit the Hu soldiers and proclaim themselves emperor. What a sweet dream. This person always has ambitions and greed that are inconsistent with his status. Even if it seems ridiculous to outsiders, he is trapped in it without knowing it."
Tao Yuanming smiled and said: "The Cui family, the Lu family, and the Zheng family, these northern wealthy families, have been aware of the current affairs for hundreds of years and submitted to the Hu barbarians to protect themselves. The Hu barbarians cannot govern the country without their support, but they cannot have their own soldiers and horses. , otherwise they would have been destroyed a long time ago. However, the Cui family has now taken up the idea of Hu soldiers and horses. I really want to see how they can unite these Hu soldiers and horses who are based on tribes and are only loyal to their own tribe leaders. Take it as your own!"
The black robe sighed: "You don't have to laugh at them in a hurry. In fact, what the Cui family wants may not be impossible. Just like Yu Lixi, as the leader of the tribe, he abandoned his tribe and lived together with the Han people. The tribe model is It is used on the grassland, because the living environment on the grassland is harsh, and only a group can survive, and a single tent cannot survive. However, in the Central Plains, farming is the mainstay, which makes it possible to separate the family and work alone. The Cui family has taught farming With Sang's ability and ability to build a stronghold and be self-reliant, if he really has a title and a fiefdom, he might not be able to attract some Hu people to join him."
Tao Yuanming's expression changed: "Master is saying that they have the possibility of success?"
The black robe smiled slightly: "It depends on man-made things. Just like when Xie Xuan formed the Beifu Army, who would have thought that Liu Yu would be where he is today? No matter how we calculate, we can't account for all the accidents and variables, so we need to adapt accordingly. , No matter what unexpected circumstances arise, we must make corresponding changes to strive for the results that are most beneficial to ourselves.”
At this point, he paused: "The response this time was to take the initiative to get rid of Tuoba Gui when he became suspicious of me. Then He Lanmin forced Tuoba Shao to usurp the throne and Cui Hao and others supported him. Li Tuoba Si's counterattack is the second move to deal with this changing situation, and before I return to the north, I need the third move, which is why I came to you."
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Master wants me to do something, please ask for instructions."
The black robe's eyes flashed coldly: "I need you to bring He Lanmin to Murong Lan intact. Murong Lan can handle the next thing."
Tao Yuanming's expression changed slightly: "Master, I really don't understand the meaning of you doing this. In my opinion, He Lanmin, the apostle, has completed her mission and there is no need to stay anymore. Her goal is too big. But as the murderer of the regicide, the monarchs and ministers of the Northern Wei Dynasty will not let her go in the future."
The black robe sneered: "You will understand the purpose of my move in the future, but it is not convenient to reveal it now. He Lanmin looks inconspicuous now, and has even lost use value, but in my plan, she will She is a key member who will turn the world around in the future, just like Liu Tingyun, when I asked you to save her, did you ever think that she could still have such huge energy?"
Tao Yuanming nodded thoughtfully and said: "Master's teachings made me understand. He Lanmin was to the Northern Wei Dynasty just like Liu Tingyun was to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Such a vicious and smart woman could disrupt the whole world. If He Lanmin After escaping to Southern Yan, if Tuoba Si successfully ascends the throne, he will have the excuse and motive to send troops to attack Yan. At that time, he is likely to meet Liu Yu's Northern Expedition. In this way, the collision between Wei and Jin will officially begin. I’m afraid this is the result that Master really wants.”
The black robe nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, Tuoba Gui and Liu Yu have the righteousness of Aqian after all. It is precisely because of this that the two retain a minimum of reason and did not have large-scale conflicts when the conditions were not met. , so I want to create a reason for conflict between Wei and Jin. Originally I wanted Nan Yan to play such a role, but unfortunately Murong Lan betrayed me and refused to carry out my orders, so I have to find another way. Now I have to leave for Nanyan to deal with the next step. He Lanmin's affairs can only be left to you. Remember, bring He Lanmin to Nanyan and hand it over to Murong Lan. For other things, there is no need to ask or talk. Take care of it. After that, try to find a way to return to the Eastern Jin Dynasty and prepare a story about your whereabouts during this period. Liu Muzhi is searching everywhere for your whereabouts."
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Yes!"
