"This..." Liu Xingyuan looked embarrassed, "Brother Lu, I really admire him for his integrity. The emperor's throne should be enjoyed by those who are blessed, and those who are not blessed should suffer. There are many suitable brothers in the rebel army, and it is not my turn. outsider."
"Most of the rebels are from reckless backgrounds, and some of them are still guilty. How can they deserve it?"
"Brother Lu, you also know that now we are adopting the strategy of siege, but Liu Yan is still in the city. I am afraid that when the city is broken, everyone will only accept Liu Yan as the orthodox. Then the rebels will be in a dilemma. If they continue to support Liu Yan, Yan, wouldn't we be bitten by a snake? If we kill Liu Yan, we will be reviled by thousands of people for the crime of regicide."
"Liu Yan will die if he commits many unjust acts. In my opinion, his time will be short."
Liu Xingyuan looked at Lu Zuo doubtfully and asked, "How do you say this?"
"Liu Yan is now like an abandoned son to Xun Yu. Life or death is uncertain. Even if he survives, since he can give in once, he can do it a second time. Besides, he has long been unpopular in killing kings and relatives."
Liu Xingyuan relaxed his brows and said, "Young brother, I have no other intention. It's just that the current situation is turbulent and the people are suffering. I also want to quell the rebellion as soon as possible and make the world peaceful. It is really a blessing for the people to have people like Mr. Lu in the world! Brother Lu, don't worry, no matter what Whatever the future holds, I will definitely vindicate my father's injustice, even if it costs my life."
In the night wind, Lu Zuo was slightly worried as he watched Liu Xingyuan go further and further away.
"Master, what are you worried about today?" Yin Ji couldn't help but ask.
Lu Zuo took a deep breath, "I wonder if the decision I made tonight is the right one."
"Master, will you test me?"
Lu Zuo smiled slightly.
"There is no more suitable candidate than him in the rebel army," Yin Ji frowned, "It's just..."
"Say it!"
"I just don't know why, but I always feel that Prince Ning has changed since we left Shanzhou. He used to be gentle and gentle, and rarely expressed his opinions in front of everyone, giving people the impression that he has no desires or desires. But recently, he ..." Yin Ji said, lost in doubt, "Recently he has been particularly active in the army. Yesterday he went to the army to express condolences, and he also used his own pocket to send money to the injured soldiers."
"Oh?" Lu Zuo couldn't help turning his head to look at Yin Ji, "Is this really true?"
"You don't know yet!" Yin Ji saw that his master didn't know about this, so he said it enthusiastically, "Now many people in the army say that Prince Ning is generous and kind, and considerate of the people. Even Lu Manxi fell down a few days ago, Prince Ning also personally delivered medicine to him."
"No wonder!"
"Especially tonight, it is clear that he really wants the throne. The reason why he proposed to attack the city today is simply to let Liu Yan and Xun Yu and his son die together..."
"Okay," Lu Zuoyi raised his hand, "Stop talking!"
Yin Ji tilted his mouth angrily. As he continued to speak, he suddenly saw Lu Xiuyuan and Qin Fu walking in the distance. He nodded excitedly and said hello, "Hello, two masters..."
Lu Xiuyuan looked troubled, obviously in a bad mood, and ignored him. Qin Fu actually liked this little Yin Ji, so he stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder.
Lu Zuo bowed and saluted, "Second uncle and third uncle, it's so late, is there anything important?"
Lu Xiuyuan went straight to the point, "Did Liu Xingyuan come to see you just now?"
"Been here..." Yin Ji replied quickly, but the master glanced at him, lowered his head and took a step back without saying anything.
"What did he say?" Qin Fu asked.
After Lu Zuo told the truth, Lu Xiuyuan sighed and shook his head, "Now some people in the army have begun to have a good impression of him, especially the soldiers and people who surrendered along the way. They all obey his words. "
"Well..." Lu Zuo nodded slowly, "It's not necessarily a bad thing!"
"But..." Lu Xiuyuan was in a dilemma.
Qin Fu said angrily: "Zuo'er, I have long seen Liu Xingyuan's ambition. He is just using us. When the city is broken, he wants to be the emperor himself. I was the first to refuse. The current situation is We have been dormant for many years to get it, how can we let him take advantage of it?"
Lu Zuo shook his head, "Hey, according to the second uncle's wish, the throne should still be left to Liu Yanlai?"
"How can that happen? No one can take his turn!"
Lu Xiuyuan rolled his eyes at Qin Fu, "Then come and sit down!"
"This..." Qin Fu was speechless, "Second brother, aren't you just fooling around!"
"You know it's bullshit, but it's still bullshit."
Qin Fu snorted coldly, "Let our eldest nephew sit down, why not?"
Lu Xiuyuan and Lu Zuo looked at each other. Lu Xiuyuan nodded and felt it made sense, as if he was waiting for Qin Fu to say this.
Lu Zuo sighed softly and stared at the night sky with empty eyes. Although he was wearing a cloak, he still felt cold in early winter. The stars in the sky flickered brightly and dimly, reflecting the lights of the military camp not far away. The cold moonlight caressed Lu Zuo's pale face. He pointed with slightly trembling fingers at the noisy military camp not far away, where he saw a group of soldiers fighting together. , amidst the laughter, one of the figures could be vaguely seen to be Liu Xingyuan. Lu Zuo pointed and asked: "Do you think Liu Xingyuan looks like an emperor?"
"I think you have it," Qin Fu said bluntly.
Lu Xiuyuan also followed closely and said: "Second uncle and third uncle are not outsiders. We have retired for many years, and now we are risking our lives to come out, not only for your father's spirit in heaven, but also for our brothers in Fengji Mountain." , and you, can have a better way out. Now that victory is in sight, all that is left is your nod!" Lu Xiuyuan was indifferent to Lu Zuo, and continued, "No matter who in the army supports Liu Xingyuan now, as long as you Nod, our old tribe in Fengji Mountain are absolutely loyal to the Lu family..."
"Don't talk about it, uncle." Lu Zuo said, "I am already dying. There is no tomorrow after today. Letting brothers follow me will only become more dangerous. Besides, I am tired of these disputes. Liu Xingyuan has a kind heart, although He has already begun to challenge the throne, but look at who else is more suitable than him now? He is of pure blood, polite and virtuous, and the key is that he was recommended by Fengji Mountain. In the future, the brothers will also have a good backer, good A way out.”
Qin Fu said angrily: "A kindhearted person? I think he is becoming more and more ambitious. Do you still expect him to vindicate your father's injustice?"
Lu Zuo was silent, lowered his head slowly, and said for a long time: "I don't expect it. This is an unjust case. If it is really vindicated, the higher my father's reputation is, the greater the threat I will pose to Liu Xingyuan, so... "
"So it's up to you to be the emperor and vindicate yourself." Qin Fu glared at Lu Zuo and held his collar tightly, holding back but not daring to roar loudly, "What are you afraid of?"
Lu Zuo's eyes flickered, escaping from Qin Fu's questioning. Lu Xiuyuan pushed Qin Fu's hand away, gently straightened Lu Zuo's clothes, and said seriously: "This opportunity must not be lost again..."
