In the south of Yongding City, in an underground secret room of a remote courtyard.
Just when Wei Changtian and Chu Xianping completely fell out at the foot of Longshou Mountain, Yang Liushi looked at Lu Yuanjin whose acupuncture points had been sealed with a blank expression, and there were corpses in tragic death conditions at his feet.
She didn't kill anyone, she just sat quietly on the chair, waiting for instructions from Wei Changtian.
At the same time, outside Fengyuan City, thousands of miles away, 200,000 of the 300,000 Ganhui surrender troops had already set off to the west, heading straight for the Dahui.
These 200,000 soldiers were all Dagan men, and they were also the key force in helping Gongsun Yan become emperor.
Wei Changtian promised them through Xu Suisui that he would let them go back to Daqian after Gongsun Yan sat on the dragon throne, so these talents were so cooperative.
Fengyuan is not too far from Yongding. If we march urgently, we can reach it in about ten days.
And by that time, as long as Gongsun Yan doesn't die, it will be a certainty to wear the dragon robe.
...
...
"Master, don't forget, Gongsun Yan is now in my hands."
In the city gate tower, Chu Xianping looked at Wei Changtian, who was confident of winning, and said slowly:
"I could kill him right now."
"Kill."
Nodding casually, Wei Changtian smiled nonchalantly and said, "Brother Chu, you don't think I really care whether Gongsun Yan lives or dies, do you?"
"There are many people who want to be emperor. If he dies, I will replace him."
"Kill if you want, but don't be polite."
"..."
His pupils shrank slightly. Facing Wei Changtian with such a "playful smile", Chu Xianping suddenly didn't know how to deal with it.
After all, although he had been with Wei Changtian for a long time, this was the first time he encountered this kind of "enemy".
However, the silence only lasted for a moment. Chu Xianping quickly took a deep breath and continued:
"Yes, there are indeed many people who want to be emperor."
"But not everyone is as suitable as Gongsun Yan."
"Young Master, I know that Lu Yuanjin should still be alive now. Why don't you and I keep Lu Yuanjin and Gongsun Yan alive for the time being..."
"Wait a minute."
Before Chu Xianping could finish speaking, Wei Changtian suddenly interrupted: "Whether or not to kill Gongsun Yan is up to you, but Lu Yuanjin must die."
"...Sir, why are you doing this?"
Chu Xianping lowered his head and said softly: "If you kill Lu Yuanjin, I will kill Gongsun Yan, and then you and I will have to find another candidate."
"It's better to just decide between the two of them."
"Decide the winner?"
A trace of sneer appeared on the corner of Wei Changtian's mouth: "Brother Chu, I think I have a guaranteed victory."
"But I also feel like I haven't lost."
Raising his head and looking directly at Wei Changtian, Chu Xianping said calmly: "Sir, no matter what, the outcome is still undecided, isn't it?"
"..."
Frowning slightly, looking into Chu Xianping's unruffled eyes, Wei Changtian finally understood that the former must have a back-up plan.
It makes sense, after all, he had deceived countless people into being fooled, so how could he give up so easily?
So...are we really going to let Lu Yuanjin go?
It's not that Wei Changtian can't accept the "exchange of hostages". Anyway, Lu Yuanjin has Qianli Yanbo on him, and it's not difficult to catch him a second time.
But this would be a waste of too much time.
After destroying Dahui, he also wanted to destroy Daqian. He promised Liang Qin to return to Shuzhou before the beginning of winter, but he didn't have much time.
Wei Changtian originally thought that after he killed Lu Yuanjin, Chu Xianping would retreat.
Unexpectedly, the latter was very "stubborn" and seemed to insist on fighting with him to the end.
Wei Changtian was well aware of Chu Xianping's methods and knew that if the two of them really clashed, there would be no winner in a short time.
This will undoubtedly give Da Gan more breathing time, thereby making it more difficult for him to destroy Da Gan in the future.
so......
"Brother Chu, do you feel that the people's support in Dahui is now on your side?"
Suddenly, Wei Changtian asked a seemingly unrelated question without any warning.
However, Chu Xianping was slightly stunned, and then nodded meaningfully.
"yes."
"Sir, the people are the foundation of the country."
"Whether it is Gongsun Yan or anyone else, as long as this person is not named Lu, he is destined to be unable to sit on the throne."
"Now the people of the entire Dahui regard you and Gongsun Yan as life-and-death enemies. Even if they are temporarily silent due to fear, they will eventually break out one day."
"And when that happens, you will definitely lose."
"..."
Sure enough, using the "royal bloodline" to win over the "people's hearts" is where Chu Xianping's confidence lies.
This was a conspiracy, so Chu Xianping didn't hide it.
Wei Changtian didn't panic at all after getting the answer, but smiled disdainfully.
"Brother Chu, you regard the common people as too noble."
"It just so happens that I have to go to destroy Dagan. I don't have time to spend too long with you here."
"How about we make a bet and decide the outcome?"
"bet?"
Chu Xianping's expression changed slightly: "Master, please speak more clearly."
"Well, it's actually very simple."
Wei Changtian smiled and said, "I will ask Liu Shi to let Lu Yuanjin go later, and I won't want Gongsun Yan either."
"But you can't kill him yet, but you have to wait until ten days later."
"And, we must be beheaded in the execution ground openly..."
Under Chu Xianping's confused eyes, Wei Changtian paused and continued.
"As long as you succeed in killing him, I will leave Dahui immediately without saying a word."
"And if you fail to kill, you have to do the same."
"So, should you accept this bet?"
"..."
I'll let Lu Yuanjin go, but you don't have to give it back to me, Gongsun Yan.
Ten days later, you seriously issued a notice to ask Gongsun Yan at Caishikou, "As long as I can kill him successfully, I will admit defeat."
Hearing Wei Changtian's bet, which could be called a "free" bet, ordinary people might think that something was wrong with his brain.
But Chu Xianping was stunned for only a moment before he understood its true intention.
Wei Changtian was betting on nothing else but "people's hearts."
Just now, Chu Xianping heard what Wei Changtian shouted outside, "My lord, if you die, I will let the entire Yongding City bury you with you."
And this means that if I really want to question Gongsun Yan in public, the common people will have to make a choice between "righteousness" and "meeting"...
Although Wei Changtian didn't make his words particularly clear, smart people never need to say too much in conversations.
Therefore, Chu Xianping fell into silence for a long time.
Just as Wei Changtian was sure, if he really agreed to this bet, he would definitely not do anything in it or go back on his words.
Likewise, Chu Xianping could be sure that even if he killed Gongsun Yan, Wei Changtian would not really massacre the city.
In the final analysis, what they are betting on is the choice of ordinary people in the face of "family and country justice" and "self-interest."
The two's familiarity with each other's characters made this bet completely feasible, and at the same time, they were very confident in their own judgment.
so......
"good!"
"Sir! You and I will bet on this to determine the outcome!"
