Returning to the Yangjiao Mountain camp, Zhao Hao's first moment was not to understand the battle situation in Linchen City, nor to care about the artillery, but to ask Gong Ziliang to escort the grain and grass back to Shipu.
At this time, the food and grass had been loaded, but Gong Ziliang was having an argument with Zhao Hao.
The reason was simple, he wanted to stay and watch Zhao Hao deal with Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao.
After all, in his heart, Minyue was not worth mentioning at all.
Because Zhao Hao only spent one night to destroy the main force of the Fujian and Yue naval forces.
It won't take long to destroy the entire Minyue.
In this case, if I return to Shipu a few days later, it seems that I won't delay anything.
However, Zhao Hao directly rejected Gong Ziliang and said solemnly: "Brother Ninth, please don't mess around. This is a military order!"
"I know, I know the military orders are like mountains"
Gong Ziliang said a little puzzled: "But I have never figured it out. We obviously destroyed the Songxi navy easily, why don't we destroy Minyue in a desperate way, why do we have to go through all this?"
Zhao Hao raised his hand to his forehead, dumbfounded, and sighed: "Although we destroyed the Songxi navy, Minyue has more than this strength. Even if we can kill the Minyue capital, we will still spend a lot of time because they refuse to take danger and defend it. There are too many troops and material resources, and the gains outweigh the losses!”
"It's like, are you willing to exchange fifty eggs for a small piece of beef? Although beef is delicious, exchanging fifty eggs is obviously not cost-effective."
"So, my strategy is to first dismantle the Minyue regime from within, and then use overwhelming force to make the Vietnamese people fear our Qin's armaments, instead of stimulating the morale of the Yue people to defeat the enemy and increase our army's casualties!"
After finishing speaking, he paused and said righteously: "We, the Qin Dynasty, have never lacked experience in attacking cities and plundering territories, but the territories we conquered are prone to frequent rebellions. What's the point?"
Wu Ya heard the words and echoed: "Yes, I also think that destroying Fujian and Yue should not be too hasty. In the future, Da Qin will have to go on an expedition to the ocean. If we cannot stabilize the captured territory, we will suffer heavy losses sooner or later. Now that we have the strength and opportunity, It would be a shame not to take advantage of it!”
Ji Bu nodded and said, "Yes, with our current military strength, it is not suitable for a large-scale attack on Minyue. If the young master had not planned well this time, I am afraid that it would take a lot of effort to destroy the Songxi navy."
"this"
Seeing that both Wuya and Ji Bu recognized Zhao Hao's words, Gongziliang was speechless for a while, and finally could only accept the order helplessly:
"Since Brother Hao has his own plans, I won't say any more, and say goodbye!"
After saying that, he turned around and left the camp with Ji Bu.
After watching them leave, Zhao Hao frowned, turned to Wuya and said: "Brother, help me find Chen Ping. I want to know what happened last night!"
"good!"
About half an hour later, Zhao Hao sat in the commander's tent and listened to Chen Ping's report with great interest. During this period, he raised his hands to his forehead from time to time and couldn't help laughing.
"Chen Ping, I didn't expect you to be worse than me. I think Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao will be furious!"
Zhao Hao pointed at Chen Ping and joked with a smile.
Chen Ping smiled slightly: "Ping doesn't care if they blow up or not, as long as the young master doesn't blow up!"
"What's the meaning?"
Zhao Hao was stunned and looked at Chen Ping with some confusion.
Somehow, he always felt that Chen Ping's smile was not simple, because since Chen Ping showed this smile, the people from the Security Bureau behind him all lowered their heads and wisely exited the handsome tent.
At this time, Chen Ping said calmly: "Master, do you still remember the strange incident in Chunan Pavilion? Zhao Gao reported you to His Majesty, saying that you were digging tunnels in the palace, and there are shocking secrets in the tunnels!"
"Snapped!"
Zhao Hao slapped the table angrily: "That bitch Zhao Gao actually dares to slander me!"
"hehe."
Chen Ping smiled noncommittally: "That's just one of them. Second, His Majesty wrote an edict to establish the crown prince, and planned to have Zhao Gao take it back to Xianyang, hand it over to Li Si, and then secretly investigate Chu Nan Pavilion!"
"Establishing a crown prince?"
Zhao Hao reacted for a moment, then frowned and said, "Do you know who my father appointed?"
Chen Ping shook his head: "My people only heard the conversation between His Majesty and Zhao Gao outside the door. I don't know who your Majesty appointed, but according to my analysis, it should not be the young master."
"If it's not, then it's not."
Zhao Hao muttered a few times and asked calmly: "My father is a wise and powerful man. He shouldn't trust Zhao Gao easily, right?"
"According to what the spy said, His Majesty seems to have no doubts about Zhao Gao's words."
"Why?"
"Zhao Gao reported to Your Majesty the difference between the young master three years ago and three years later. He also discovered many suspicious things about the young master. For example, in the past three years, he often went to remote places in the palace and left some debris and gravel. , For example, the young master three years ago had mediocre qualifications, but three years later he was like a god."
"Hahaha, that's it? It seems he doesn't have any substantial evidence!"
Zhao Hao couldn't help laughing loudly.
The problem is not here.
Chen Ping smiled bitterly and asked tentatively: "Master, do you want to interfere?"
Hearing this, Zhao Hao glanced at Chen Ping with some humor and said, "I just said that my father is wise and powerful. I believe he has his plan for this matter. You don't have to worry about it. Just send someone to keep an eye on it!"
"Ah? How to do this?:
Chen Ping said in surprise: "What if Zhao Gao gets him?"
"Just do as I say!"
Zhao Hao interrupted Chen Ping without any doubt.
"yes"
Chen Ping cupped his hands and was about to retreat, but after taking a few steps, he hesitated again. He turned around and was about to persuade Zhao Hao again, but he was shocked to hear a careless murmur.
"!?"
In just an instant, Chen Ping's expression changed. He didn't care about persuasion. He quickly pretended that he didn't hear anything and exited the handsome tent.
at the same time.
Huaxi Mountain Campground.
Mu Lin, Zhao Tuo, and Ren Xiao sat opposite each other in silence.
If it were in the past, Mu Lin would not be qualified to be on an equal footing with them, but now it is different. Who knows that Mu Lin has what they want?
But Zhao Tuo was the first to speak: "Tell me, how do you want to cooperate with us?"
"Haha, the general is still the same cheerful person as before. Anyway, since the general asked, I might as well tell him!"
Mu Lin raised his head and smiled, then looked at Zhao Tuo and said bluntly: "I want to use these cannons to exchange for a person's head!"
"?"
Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao looked at each other with puzzled expressions on their faces.
But Mu Lin was suddenly filled with indignation: "Ah Yin and I grew up together, and we are in love. Just because I am an illegitimate son of the Mu family, Wu Zhu looked down on me. Not only did he cut off all contact with Ah Yin, but he also I am sent to dangerous places;
I survived several life-and-death situations. I just wanted to make more contributions and change Wu Zhu's attitude. In the end, Wu Zhu was not moved by my sincerity, but instead betrothed A Yin to my brother Mu Yang;
I know better than anyone what kind of thing Mu Yang is. He doesn’t love Ah Yin at all. He loves my father’s concubine! "
Zhao Tuo: "."
Ren Xiao; "."
The two looked at each other, looking at each other.
Mu Lin was filled with righteous indignation and said: "After Ah Yin married Mu Yang, she cried all day long, either being beaten or scolded by him;
That day, I saw Ah Yin crying in the house, and I couldn't bear it, so I kindly stepped forward and said a few words of comfort. Unexpectedly, Ah Yin actually threw herself into my arms.
I know I shouldn't have done that, but I don't regret it at all;
I told my father about this and asked him to make the decision for me. I wanted to give Ah Yin a status;
But his father actually told Mu Yang;
Mu Yang killed A Yin in a rage;
I know that I have no future with this family;
I escaped from the Mu family and Minyue, but I will never forget that it was Wu Zhu who caused me to lose Ah Yin!
Therefore, I want to kill Wu Zhu and avenge A Yin! "
Zhao Tuo: "."
Ren Xiao: "."
The two looked at each other again, not knowing what to say.
However, Mu Lin did not continue speaking, and the atmosphere instantly fell into silence.
After about a moment, Ren Xiao looked at Mu Lin with a complicated expression, coughed slightly, and broke the silence: "Do you want us to help you kill Wu Zhu?"
"I know this request is a bit excessive, but I have no choice. Only you can help me!" Mu Lin said helplessly.
"But how can we help you?"
Ren Xiao frowned and said, "Even with our current military strength and those artillery pieces, we still can't destroy Fujian and Yue."
"What's more, there is Zhao Hao and Wang Jian who are causing trouble, and we have no time to take care of ourselves."
"That's right. I'm sorry we can't agree to this cooperation!"
Zhao Tuo directly refused.
But Mu Lin smiled dumbly, stood up, walked towards the map behind him, and said: "Of course I know you can't help me now, but I can help you take Linchen City. When the time comes, you threaten His Majesty, how can you still Are you afraid that Zhao Hao won’t obey?”
"As long as Zhao Hao and the generals under his command are killed, don't you have the final say over the entire South China Sea?"
"With 300,000 troops in the South China Sea, plus those artillery pieces, can't they defeat a Minyue?"
"this"
When Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao heard this, their hearts moved and they couldn't help but said in unison: "Do you really have a way to help us capture Linchen City?"
"If there is no other way, will I take the risk to find you?"
"Then why don't you cooperate with Zhao Hao?"
"How can Zhao Hao trust me if he knows that I am a member of the general?"
Mu Lin sneered: "Besides, without those artillery pieces, would the general cooperate with me?"
"Since you are so confident, you might as well tell me how you can help me win Linchen City?" Zhao Tuo frowned.
"It's very simple."
Mu Lin smiled confidently, pointed at the map and said: "On the west side of Linchen City, there is a small stream. This small stream is the source of water for the soldiers and civilians of Linchen City. Apart from the old general Wang Jian, we are the ones who know this place best;
As long as we add something to the stream, Linchen City will collapse on its own! "
"What!?"
When Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao heard this, they suddenly stood up from their seats and looked at Mu Lin with astonishment, thinking that this guy had a vicious heart!
However, Mu Lin said with a calm expression: "There is an old saying in the Central Plains, no one is poisonous and no husband. If you want to achieve great things, you naturally need to use any means!"
After saying this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows with a joking look on his face: "What? The general and Lieutenant Ren still have the benevolence of women at this time?"
"presumptuous!"
Zhao Tuo was furious and immediately wanted to draw his sword and kill Mu Lin.
At this time, Ren Xiao hurriedly stepped forward to stop him and comforted him: "General, please calm down! General, please calm down!"
"Hmph! Such a vicious plot! I, Zhao Tuo, am not ashamed to do it!"
Zhao Tuo snorted coldly, pushed Ren Xiao away, and was about to throw away his sleeves.
Suddenly, Mu Lin's voice rang out again: "I advise General Zhao Tuo to think more about it. Apart from this method, what other way do you have to capture Linchen City? Now that the old general Wang Jian has come back from the dead, and he is in charge of Linchen City, you How sure are you?
And that unpredictable Young Master Hao. Just because of his calculations, you have lost the Mitsukoshi Alliance. Without the artillery in my hands, would you still be their opponent? "
"this"
Zhao Tuo paused, as if he was being asked three questions by the soul of Mu Lin, and the questions were deep in his heart. His legs seemed to be filled with lead, so heavy that he could not extricate himself.
At this time, Ren Xiao stepped forward with a sigh and said with relief again: "General, we are at the end of our rope now."
"But if word of this gets out, how can we gain a foothold in the South China Sea in the future?"
Zhao Tuo said hesitantly.
"hehe!"
Mu Lin smiled noncommittally: "It turns out that this is what General Zhao Tuo is worried about, but you don't have to worry. I didn't ask you to do it yourself. I just asked you to find a way and let others do it!"
"Let others do it?"
Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao were stunned at the same time, and then their eyes widened.
yes!
Let others take action and enjoy the results. If word spreads, you don't have to admit it, and the person who did it can be used as a scapegoat.
Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao thought of one person at the same time.
Zhao Gao!
Yes, they want Zhao Gao to be the scapegoat!
"It seems that the two generals have agreed to cooperate with me?"
Mu Lin saw Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao's decision from the changes in their expressions. He returned to his seat with a smile, picked up a pack of poison, and said: "This is the snake venom carefully developed by my Mu family. It only requires a fingernail." It's big enough to poison a thousand people, and this bag is enough to poison an entire city!"
"It seems that you have been planning for a long time."
Ren Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard Mu Lin's words.
It was his opinion that he accepted Mu Lin as the traitorous general, but he didn't expect that he would attract a poisonous snake.
However, as Mu Lin said, if you want to achieve great things, you must do whatever it takes, and it is no pity to lose a Linchen city.
After a moment of silence, Ren Xiao took the initiative to take the poison from Mu Lin's hand and carefully put it into his arms.
"We have agreed to this cooperation. Now can you give us the artillery?"
Seeing Ren Xiao take the poison, Zhao Tuo once again set his sights on Mu Lin.
Then Mu Lin actually raised his head and laughed: "Hahaha, the general is probably driven crazy by Young Master Hao? How could he say such nonsense? How could I give you the artillery before the cooperation is successful? This is me What you rely on!"
"you!"
Zhao Tuo's eyes widened, and he was about to get angry when Ren Xiao, who was standing by him, grabbed him again, shook his head, then turned around and held his hands towards Mu Lin: "I hope General Mu Lin will keep his word. Take your leave!"
After saying that, he directly pulled Zhao Tuo out of Mulin's camp.
When he returned to his camp, Zhao Tuo said with a puzzled face, "Why did you agree to him? With our current strength, can't we get back those artillery pieces?"
"It's not that simple. We underestimated this Mu Lin!"
Ren Xiao shook his head and said, "Since he dares to discuss cooperation with us, he must have a backup plan."
"What should we do now? Do we really want to follow his plan?"
"Otherwise? Does the general have other options?"
"this"
Zhao Tuo was speechless.
They are now really between a rock and a hard place.
While the two of them were talking, a report suddenly came from outside the door: "General Qi, please see me!"
Gao Yao?
Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao looked at each other and instantly saw the thoughts in each other's eyes.
Soon, Zhao Tuo asked his soldiers to enter the tent.
"Gao Yao, you have done a great job this time! I have already heard from Lieutenant Ren that you took the lead and jumped out of your way to ambush Sima Chao. You are worthy of being ordered by Zhao Mansion!"
Zhao Tuo saw Gao Yao and greeted him enthusiastically.
Gao Yao was a little at a loss, but he still said with a smile: "Actually, if Lieutenant Ren hadn't arrived in time, I'm afraid I would have suffered more casualties and stayed in Nanhai Port."
"Hey! All of you have contributed, but I was the only one who made the big mistake."
"No, no, General Zhao Tuo fell into the trap of a traitor. It's not General Zhao Tuo's fault!"
Facing Zhao Tuo's self-blame, Gao Yao was a little overwhelmed and comforted him repeatedly.
Ren Xiao on the side smiled slightly, then waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's not talk about the past, let's discuss business now!"
"Oh? Are the two generals going to make new moves?"
Hearing this, Gao Yao suddenly became interested.
Ren Xiao said meaningfully: "Gao Yao, do you know why Zhao Fuling named you Gao Yao?"
"Didn't I say it before? It means that I am a member of Zhao Fuling. You see, Zhao Gao and Gao Yao both have the character Gao!"
"wrong!"
"What's wrong?"
Gao Yao frowned and thought to himself that I was raised by Zhao Fuling from a young age. Do I still not know the origin of my name?
But Ren Xiao shook his head and sighed:
"You only know one but not the other. You have failed to live up to Zhao Fuling's expectations of you!"
"The so-called Gao Yao actually means climbing to the top step by step and becoming the real Zhao Gao!"
"???"
Gao Yao is confused.
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