Wu Qi and Ding Guogong, two generals on both sides of the battle.
But they walked side by side under the moonlight, planning everything in secret.
Duke Dingguo nodded with a serious expression:
"Yes, Su Ye is our biggest threat. He is dedicated to pursuing the truth and exposing the darkness. If he is allowed to continue his investigation, not only will my plan be threatened, but the Chu State's power will also be uprooted."
Wu Qi was silent for a moment and said:
"In this case, we should join forces to deal with Su Ye as soon as possible."
Duke Dingguo smiled:
"Of course, but before that, we have one more thing to solve."
Wu Qi looked at Duke Ding in confusion:
"What's the matter?"
Duke Dingguo had a far-reaching vision and said:
"That's your goal and mine, and we both need to accomplish it together."
The conversation between the two old foxes was as deep and mysterious as a whirlpool.
The exchange of interests and conspiracy calculations make people shudder.
Wu Qi stopped talking in circles and said directly:
"Princess Dingguo sends out troops to defend the country. All she wants is the support of the people! I can cooperate with you in this play."
Duke Dingguo stared at Wu Qi with his deep eyes, feeling that this man was far smarter than he imagined.
I couldn't help but secretly admire him.
He smiled and nodded, confirming Wu Qi's statement:
"Yes, and what Lord Wu needs is Gongshu Ban, the skilled craftsman who is famous in the seven countries."
Both of them understood each other's bottom line and demands, and smiled at each other.
The smile at each other at this moment seemed to have become a silent contract between the two.
Duke Dingguo and Wu Qi reached a consensus and jointly planned a shocking conspiracy.
While Su Ye was busy investigating the Tanxiang Pavilion murder case, the cooperation between Ding Guogong and Wu Qi also quietly began.
Using exchange of interests as the cornerstone, they gradually penetrated their power into Chu and Yan.
On the battlefield of Weiguo, Duke Ding's army colluded with Wu Qi's Chu army.
On the surface, it looks like a fierce battle, but in fact, it is secretly conserving strength.
This day.
The Chu army roared under the city again as usual.
The sound of drums shook the sky, the horses neighed, and smoke filled the air.
The momentum was huge, and it looked like another fierce battle was about to begin.
However, at this moment, Duke Dingguo suddenly ordered:
"Three thousand cavalry, follow me out of the city to attack!"
Faced with the incomprehensible expressions of the people around him, Duke Dingguo remained calm and spoke righteously:
"Only by repelling the Chu army can we defend the territory of Weiguo and protect the people of Weiguo!"
The officers and soldiers of the Wei Kingdom present cheered up their spirits, and the people were all moved and shed tears for Duke Ding's righteousness.
After saying this, Duke Dingguo led 3,000 elite cavalry and marched out of the city with great momentum.
On the battlefield, Duke Dingguo had a fierce battle with Wu Qi's Chu army.
The soldiers on both sides tried their best, with swords flashing and blood splattering everywhere.
However, in this seemingly life-and-death battle.
In fact, both sides are deliberately conserving their strength and not going all out.
Duke Dingguo and Wu Qi exchanged glances with each other during the breaks in the battlefield, understanding each other tacitly.
The fierce battle was in full swing. Suddenly, the horse under Yan Aoxiang, Duke of Dingguo, fell into a trap. His body lost balance and he almost fell off the horse.
The general suffered, and the Yan army's formation began to become chaotic.
Duke Dingguo raised his arms and shouted:
"There's an ambush! Retreat!"
After saying that, he looked very brave, dismounted from his horse, and moved forward on foot to cover the Yan army's retreat.
Like the god of war general, Duke Dingguo led his troops to break through the encirclement.
But when he was about to get out of the siege of the Chu army.
Duke Dingguo Yan Aoxiang felt a sharp pain.
His right shoulder was hit by Wu Qi's arrow, and blood dripped from his body.
He stared at Wu Qi with wide eyes, full of surprise and disbelief.
Wu Qi did not show the slightest pride, he looked at Duke Ding calmly.
There was even a hint of a smile on his lips.
He gently shook the long arrow in his hand, as if shaking away the dust of a battle.
Duke Dingguo knew that this arrow meant that their conspiracy had begun.
He gritted his teeth, struggled to stand up, and ordered Yan Jun:
"Retreat to the city and defend tightly!"
Under the command of Duke Dingguo, the Yan army withdrew from the city in an orderly manner.
Seeing this, the Chu troops took the opportunity to attack one after another, and loud shouts of killing were heard on the battlefield.
However, at this moment, Wu Qi, seeing that the time had come, suddenly ordered:
"Stop attacking! Let them go!"
Although the soldiers of the Chu army did not understand what he meant, they still obeyed the order and stopped pursuing.
Duke Dingguo led the Yan army to retreat to the city, leaving corpses and broken battle flags on the battlefield.
Dingguo looked tragic on the outside, but he was secretly happy in his heart, because he knew that this battle had achieved his goal.
The three thousand elite cavalry were ambushed by the Chu army, and only one thousand were left.
The general, Duke Dingguo, was seriously injured.
The fierce and cruel confrontation ended in failure.
However, it made Duke Dingguo truly become a hero of the country.
No one fails to praise his bravery and determination.
His bravery moved the people of Weiguo and even allowed the king of Weiguo to personally visit the injured Duke Dingguo.
King Wei Yi sincerely held Duke Ding's hand with both hands and said with deep emotion:
"Yan Aoxiang, your heroic deeds will be remembered in the history of the country!"
Duke Dingguo smiled calmly, as if everything was as it should be:
"Everything is for the sake of defending the country!"
Late at night when everyone left.
Duke Dingguo's eyes shone with firmness and determination.
Although he was seriously injured, he knew that it was all for a greater goal.
The confidants around Duke Ding looked at the hideous wounds on his body and couldn't bear to ask:
"Sir, must it be done like this?"
Duke Dingguo Yan Aoxiang's eyes were as bright as a torch, his tone was firm, and he sneered:
"Only in this way can we completely win over the hearts of the King of Wei and the people. This is a big chess game. Some chess pieces must be sacrificed. Today's failure is for tomorrow's victory."
The confidant wanted to say something more, but Duke Dingguo had already closed his eyes and endured the pain.
He waved his hand:
"Continue to monitor Wei Yi, the king of Wei Kingdom. If there is any trouble, report it immediately."
The confidant took the order and left.
The bitter meat scheme has had miraculous effects throughout the ages.
Yan State.
Su Ye's investigation into Tanxiang Pavilion became more and more in-depth, and more officials were involved.
As the largest brothel in the capital, the pilgrims at Tanxiang Pavilion are all prominent figures.
Su Ye's investigation may involve more sensitive events.
For a time, everyone was in danger.
It also made the people in the capital understand that Su Ye could no longer be allowed to investigate.
On this day in the court, an official asked for orders:
"Your Majesty, the Tanxiang Pavilion case should be concluded as soon as possible!"
Empress Yan Lichu frowned in deep thought, her eyes swept across the ministers of His Highness, and finally landed on Su Ye.
She knew that the Tanxiang Pavilion murder case was very involved, and if the investigation continued, the interests of many officials might be affected.
However, she also understands that impartiality and selflessness are the foundation of governing the country, and she cannot give up pursuing the truth just because she is worried about implicating innocent people.
When hesitating, more officials came forward to support closing the case:
"Your Majesty, the Tanxiang Pavilion case has had a great impact on the people. Continuing to delay it will only make the people question the efficiency of the court!"
