Li Bochen patted the armrest lightly and said, "Brother Sui, do you still remember what happened when we were in Wuliang City?"
Sui Buxiu smiled bitterly: "Remember."
Li Boxen said: "At that time, your father wanted to kill me because I was an insignificant person. But later, Brother Sui, you let me go because you realized that I could use Yin soldiers. Did you think at that time that I had Beichen's luck? "
Sui Buxiu said: "I have thought about this. But more importantly, I think that you are a spiritual master. Having a spiritual master with your temperament to help you may be of great use in the future. But even if we can't become friends - after all, you You didn’t deserve to die for saving me.”
Li Bochen nodded and said: "So I think that's the reason. Gao Xin is planning on me now, and he will want to get rid of me and Li Shengyi in ten months. This is because the two of us can be regarded as little people in his eyes. "
"But one day he will find out that I am powerful enough and no longer a nobody, and it is unlikely that he will get Li Guo, and his attitude will change. I guess at that time, instead of killing me, he will show kindness to me. . You ask me what to do... I have no choice at all right now. I thought about chasing her back before, but I couldn’t keep her. Then I can only wait for ten months to see the outcome - by then, Either ask Gao Xin to return her to me, or I can lead troops to ask for it from him."
Sui Buxiu was silent for a moment and said: "If you let others know that everything you are doing now is for a woman, they will probably laugh at you."
Li Bochen smiled and said: "Being ruthless does not necessarily mean you are a hero. If Brother Sui wants to laugh, just laugh. It's okay."
Sui Buxiu said hurriedly: "No, I also think you are right. Being ruthless does not necessarily mean you are a hero... For the one you love, it doesn't matter even if the whole world is your enemy."
He stood up, saluted Li Boxen, and said solemnly: "Brother Li, I thank you on behalf of my sister-in-law."
He straightened up and said: "So, we can be considered in-laws. When my father comes, I will tell him about this -"
Li Boxen said: "Brother Sui, why don't you and I know each other for now?"
Sui Buxiu was stunned for a moment, then thought about it and said, "Okay. Then it's up to you - then, let's talk about tonight's formation."
The two talked about it until around four o'clock in the afternoon, Sui Buxiu said goodbye and left.
Li Boxen sent him out and stood at the door for a while, looking towards the two houses down the slope. Fang Yu seemed to have gathered people in front of the house and asked them to line up and talk about something. Li Bochen guessed that he probably meant something like "repaying the king for his kindness". Some villagers were surrounding him and watching from a distance. They probably knew that they were going to use troops tonight.
It's good to have this barrier, and there's no risk of anyone leaking the news. Li Bochen thought about the way Sui Buxiu talked to him before, and felt that his attitude seemed to be closer. It was probably because I told him about Xiaoman.
In fact, I said this partly because I wanted to ask for some news about Xiaoman, and partly because I wanted to prepare for tonight. Leading eighteen men to seize the armored chariot was not a big battle, but it was the first battle for a prince like him. If he failed, it would be very troublesome in the future, so he wanted to make sure that Sui Buxiu would not do anything bad.
Now it seems that he is indeed planning to help himself.
He later said to Sui Buxiu, "You know and I know for now" - he wanted to keep the matter a secret between the two of them. If Sui Bujiu had promised on the surface but turned around and told Sui Wujiu, he would have lost nothing. But if he really didn't mention it at all...it means that father and son are not close to each other.
Duke Chebei was the hero, and he sent Sui Buxiu here as a pledge, which would have been unpleasant for him.
Are these words of my own considered "estrangement"? Even if it doesn't count, it can probably bring the two of them closer.
Li Bochen thought to himself, wondering if this little trick seemed childish and unfamiliar to his grandfather, but Sui Bujiu reminded himself before that someone would use the word "etiquette" to "control" things. Now he used this trick, Is this considered "reciprocity"?
In fact, regardless of Sui Bujiu's identity and past, he is indeed a good friend. It's just that with his status, it's impossible for him to truly become close friends. On the other hand, now they are wary of testing each other while saying "sincere" words at the same time. It is really a very strange relationship.
After thinking about this, he sighed and thought to himself: Xiaoman, I have changed. I just hope it gets better.
…
The self-ringing bell rang four times. Chang Xiu put down his pen when he heard the footsteps. He saw that Chang Qiuwu had put on his armor and tied his sword to his waist. He walked to the door and said: "Old ancestor, I should go to the prince's side." ”
Chang Xiu thought for a while but didn't answer. He looked out the window. Seeing the dim light in the courtyard, the sparse shadows of flowers and trees are slanting horizontally. He sighed and said, "This day flies by so fast. Alas, life goes by so fast. Ting Wei's appearance as a young man is right in front of you. In the blink of an eye, twenty years have passed."
Chang Qiuwu was stunned for a moment and said nothing.
Chang Xiu added: "Bochen's child has exactly the same temperament as his mother. He looks gentle, but his bones are tough and strong. He is good at everything else, but I'm just afraid that he will pick up martial arts habits after staying in Beiyuan for a long time. Alas, this is not a good thing."
Chang Qiuwu thought for a while and said: "Ancestor, are you talking about his sending troops tonight? Don't worry, I will protect him. He is also a smart man, and sooner or later he will understand your good intentions."
Chang Xiu said: "Right now, it's probably his cleverness that causes bad things. If Bochen doesn't have any brains, and I make all the decisions, I can guarantee that within ten years he will have a solid foundation and a successful business. I will go to the Netherworld in the future. Now, you can continue to assist him. He can be the co-leader of the Li Kingdom and the successor of Beichen with peace of mind, and he can also practice with peace of mind."
"But looking at it now, I'm a little worried. You and I both know what he means by trying to seize the armored car tonight. If this thing can be foolproof, it's not a bad idea. But he didn't want to tell all the plans, and he only thought that it could be done. . But I never thought about what would happen to the people here if they were defeated? We would still have to clean up the mess."
Chang Qiuwu said: "Defeat? Ancestor, I don't think so? There are only a thousand soldiers in Xuantu City, and he said that Zhu Hou has nearly two hundred soldiers. Some of the thousand soldiers should be assigned to guard the camp. Zhu Hou's men made another surprise attack at night. Even if they couldn't win, they still had to make the soldiers in the town panic. The monarch probably wouldn't ask the eighteen people to fight hard, just to seize the car. If you can't seize it, just go back. . Not to mention me."
Chang Xiu said: "This is what I want to tell you - Wei Zongshan has arrived in Xuan Tu's army."
Chang Qiuwu was stunned: "Wei Zongshan!?"
Then he frowned and said, "This villain!"
"Yes. This man used to be the commander-in-chief of our Li army, but now he is in the Lingzhao realm. During the national crisis, he led 30,000 of his men to surrender to the enemy and let the Sui army enter Baibao Pass. Such traitorous generals are now among the Sui armies. He was not reused and was only given a general position." Chang Xiu smiled and said, "He was sent here this time and stayed in the military camp of Qianzhen. He was also very wronged. I asked someone to ask me about it two days ago. Well - he is also a person with both ends of the spectrum."
Chang Qiuwu said: "There is actually such a person... Our ancestors should have told the prince about this and asked him to consider it in the long run!"
Chang Xiu waved his hand: "No. I just want to use this person to kill Bo Chen's temperament. But you don't have to worry about him - when the two of them fight in the battle, you just tell Wei Zongshan, you It's Chang Qiuwu. I have brought him a letter. When he sees you, he will not embarrass Bochen. By then, take him back."
Chang Qiuwu frowned and said, "Is this Wei Zongshan one of those people?"
Chang Xiu nodded and said: "The rest will come one after another in these days."
Chang Qiuwu thought for a moment and said: "Ancestor, do we really not tell the prince about this matter? I don't think it is appropriate? Doesn't this become... it becomes..."
Chang Xiu said: "Qiu Wu, the prince is still young. Although his temperament and conduct are very promising, after all, they still need experience. For example, we cannot let him know what we planned a few days ago. You also know that with him If his character were known, he would definitely not allow it. Then, we have to share the burden for him."
"If Li Guo were still here and he was the crown prince, I would let him go and let him experience it. The more setbacks he has, the more lessons he will learn. Anyway, it will take a long time. But our current situation is that every step of the way You can't make a mistake. At this time, I want to ask him to just take a look and learn. Let us slowly do these things well, and then there will be room for him to use them."
"But Bochen is a smart child, and he also has some warrior habits. He always wants to show off his talents. But now is not the time, so we have to make him obedient - you sit down first and let me ask you, what is a monarch and a minister? Way?"
Chang Qiuwu slowly sat down with his sword in hand, thought for a moment, and said, "Ancestor, Qiuwu doesn't dare to speak nonsense."
Chang Xiu smiled and said: "Being a king like a father and a minister like a son? This is what Emperor Xin wanted to do these years. But the surnames of the six kings today were just aristocratic families thousands of years ago. For example, my Chang family , was also a dominant family at that time. Today’s royal families were given the throne by many families like ours.”
"Ministers are not slaves of the king. The king has a way to control his subordinates, and his ministers must also have a way to control their superiors. As the saying goes, accompanying the king is like accompanying a tiger, but this tiger can also be tamed. Alas, the former king was a fierce tiger, but it is a pity that there is no such thing as a tiger. People tamed him, and eventually five kingdoms came to attack him, and the country was destroyed and perished. This lesson has happened once, and I never want Bochen to make the same mistake again."
"What happened tonight may be difficult for you to accept for a while. But you have to know that this is not because we are disobedient, but just for his own good. We should throw away the word "lord" and just talk about family affection. , I want to give my grandson a small lesson, telling him to calm down for the time being and wait for us to prepare everything for him. One day, when he is in a big position, the authority will naturally be returned to him."
"Qiu Wu, you can think about it again. Didn't we hide the thing we planned a few days ago from him? That thing was for his own good, and this one is also for his own good."
Chang Qiuwu was silent for a moment and couldn't help but said: "Ancestor... is this really the case? There are only a thousand people here now... By doing this, doesn't it mean that we want to be a powerful minister?"
Chang Xiu smiled and said: "It is precisely because of the beginning of everything that we can set rules for others. As for the powerful ministers... Bochen has the luck of Beichen. Even if you and I want to be powerful ministers, how can we do it? Don't worry too much. Okay. It’s late, go quickly. Remember my words.”
Chang Qiuwu stood up slowly, thought about it again, and then said: "Okay, ancestor, I'll go right away."
…
Li Boxen stood on the slope and looked out into the distance, seeing the sun beginning to set among the mountains and a cool breeze gradually rising. The weeds in the meadow also made slight waves, like invisible wolves running on them.
He said: "Fang Cheng, when is it?"
Fang Cheng stood behind him, opened the lid of the wooden box in his hand, took a look, and said, "General, it's five twenty-five."
Li Boxen nodded and said: "The border army will start at six o'clock, and the town army should be about the same. At that time, Zhu Hou should take action."
Then he said to Chang Qiuwu on the side: "Fengzhi, if you have to follow me, then promise me one thing - if I encounter someone, you will not take action. Unless it is for self-protection, you must ask me to call you You only take action when you help me."
Chang Qiuwu smiled and said: "Your Majesty, obey the order."
Li Bochen then turned and looked forward again. The main camp of Xuantu Army is about two miles away from the entrance of the secret realm. He had seen those monsters last night and knew that although they were not as big as the monster beasts, they were no less fast and fierce.
However, the monsters have unified orders after all, but the monsters fight independently. Zhu Hou should sacrifice some people and use them as bait to lure monsters to Xuantu's army. The town army may be a little panicked by then, but it won't be defeated and they will eventually be able to stand firm.
This time will not exceed two hours. If you want to seize the armored car, you must fight quickly.
As for the armored chariots - he first said in the afternoon that he would seize the chariots and then dismissed some soldiers, just to see if any of these soldiers were as capable of suppressing the army as fiercely. But after that, Yin soldiers were sent to guard the area for several hours, but nothing unusual was noticed.
He was relieved but also a little disappointed - originally he thought it would be good if someone really went to report the news. In this way, the suppressing army will put the armored vehicles in the camp, which will be much easier than being in the chaos of the army.
But Chang Qiuwu had to follow him, which made Li Boxen feel a little uneasy. I thought to myself, he must not do as bad a thing as he did last time, I am just thankful to God.
After thinking about this, he looked at the seventeen soldiers down the slope. They didn't seem very scared, and a few of them were still chatting and laughing. Seeing Li Bochen looking at them, Zhao Bo said: "Junhou, if I grab the car tonight, will there be any reward?"
Li Bochen thought for a while and smiled: "Of course. General Zhao, aren't you still afraid now?"
Zhao Bo said: "Junhou, you are looking down on me now. I have some cultivation skills, and it's not like I haven't killed anyone before. Those small soldiers in the town army will not be my opponent. Don't say I'm not afraid, stay here There is nothing to be afraid of."
After he said this, the rest of the people laughed and said, "Just watch, Lord, let's all fight one against ten!"
Li Bochen nodded with a smile and said: "That's good."
It should be true when these people say they are not afraid now. But Li Boxen knew that they might not have such courage again when they saw the scenes of monsters fighting with the army. Fighting in the arena is one thing, but going to the battlefield is another. Zhao Bo, a cultivator, really may not be able to get any advantage from a group of soldiers in the military formation.
This was also one of his goals tonight - to knock off their arrogance first.
