The Demon Soul is Coming

Qiu Danyang said: "'Ping Tian Dao' has a large number of people, killing wealthy families everywhere, eating big families, and the number of 30 is indeed true. But the more people there are, the more difficult it is to control themselves. Zeng Ao's power is infinite. Just like the Overlord of Western Chu, he has tactics but no strategy. He seizes one county after another, but has no production. He has a large area of ​​land, but has no foundation. Even the self-consistency of food and grass is a problem, so he can only continue to attack. , the interior is even more mountain gates side by side, and it is a mess. Although the arrows are pointing at the city of Ying, the city of Ying is high and the pond is deep. With Zeng Ao's strategy and the chaos of the heavens, there is no possibility of conquering it. The Ao family controls the government. Ordering Qin Wang in the name of the court is a strategy of driving tigers and wolves away, hoping that the princes and Ping Tiandao will consume each other."

Xia Yingchen looked at Liu Sang.

Liu Sangdao: "I also have a general opinion. Pingtian Dao has no possibility of capturing Ying City, but the Ao family wanted to preserve their own strength, so they called on the kings from all over the world. The wealthy families from all over the world hated Pingtian Dao deeply, and they spontaneously joined forces. Pingtian Dao Although they will not collapse immediately, they have almost no possibility of compromise with the big families, and they can fight but not rule. The people from all over the country have given their full support at the beginning, and now they have gradually begun to be disappointed. He is stiff, but he has no future." He knew that Zeng Ao was like Chen Sheng at the end of Qin Dynasty, Zhang Jiao at the end of Han Dynasty, Sun En at the end of Jin Dynasty, Li Chuang at the end of Ming Dynasty, and Hong Xiuquan at the end of Qing Dynasty in his previous life. , although they are the fuse that has affected the entire era, but their own limitations are too large, and they will not be able to succeed in the end.

Xia Yingchen nodded and said, "Then what should we do?"

Liu Sang said: "This is a great opportunity."

Everyone looked at him at the same time.Xia Yingchen said, "Opportunity?"

Liu Sang said: "The eldest prince issued an appeal. At this moment, the princes must be hesitant and don't know what to do. At this moment, if we respond to Your Highness Wushang with all our mighty troops, and take advantage of the power of the heavens to conquer Yingcheng in the name of 'the side of the Qing Dynasty', and then Helping His Highness Wushang be the king, coercing the king to order the princes, and then using Yingcheng and Nanyuan City as the foundation to command the heroes, not only can the situation in the peace be stabilized at an extremely fast speed, but it is also in line with the way of 'respecting the king and fighting against the barbarians'."

All the generals couldn't help but agree.If it can be done, everyone here will undoubtedly become heroes to protect the country.

Xia Yingchen was also moved: "Help the eldest prince to the throne, and coerce the king to command the princes?"

Liu Sang said: "The key is that the timing is just right. The old king is dead and the new king has not yet been established. The Ao family has lost righteousness by not hiding the funeral, and the power of peace is just available. After this village, there will be no such shop."

Xia Yingchen was about to nod his head, and looked around, but saw that all the generals in the hall agreed, but Qiu Danyang hesitated to speak, his heart moved, he pondered for a while, and said: "This is a big matter, we should think about it a lot, and make a careful decision." Lightly lead the topic to it.

***

After the meeting was over, Qiu Danyang was about to leave the palace when a young girl walked up to him and saluted, "Lord Qiu, the princess is here."

Qiu Danyang was a little taken aback, but still followed her to a side hall.

In the hall, Xia Yingchen was sitting behind the desk, Qiu Danyang cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness the Princess."

Xia Yingchen poured him a cup of tea: "Sir, please sit down."

Qiu Danyang was sitting on the table, three feet away from the case, to show respect.Xia Yingchen looked at him and said, "I don't know what you think of the strategy that the son-in-law has decided on?"

Qiu Danyang pondered for a while, and said: "Your Highness should know that the son-in-law is not an arbitrary person. In fact, the son-in-law and I have already discussed this matter before."

"I also know that the son-in-law is not an arbitrary person," Xia Yingchen said, "but the son-in-law is very good at speaking, although he is not arbitrary, sometimes he will unconsciously lead people to follow his ideas, and it is the same at today's court meeting The son-in-law pointed out a majestic avenue, impassioned and exciting, but the specific means of operation were not actually touched upon, but in hindsight, the son-in-law seems to have simplified the matter."

Qiu Danyang said: "Strategy is the overall situation, and the specific means are tactics. The son-in-law made a strategy to capture Youyi City and then capture Nanyuan. Who would have thought that it could be done so quickly?"

Xia Yingchen said: "The reason for the success of seizing Nanyuan is because of Mr.'s undercover inside, the help of Blood Princess outside, and the fact that the Chu Clan itself is corrupt. Even so, there was a time when Tianwuling fell, and it was almost abandoned. It’s more difficult than capturing Youyi City to seize Yingdu and coerce the king to command the feudal lords. Mister, why don’t you answer me directly, what’s the chance of winning?”

Qiu Danyang said: "If it were someone else, there would probably not even be a [-]% chance of winning."

Xia Yingchen said: "What about being a son-in-law?"

Qiu Danyang said: "If it's a son-in-law and the princess is helping her with all her strength, there is at least a [-]% chance of winning."

Xia Yingchen thought about it: "The [-]% chance of winning... is not low."

"For such a big event, it's really not low," Qiu Danyang said, "Not only does the son-in-law have a strong view of the overall situation, but he also seems to be bold in his actions, but he is cautious at every step, one after another, just like when he captured the Winged City. Arranging ingenious schemes based on the overall situation, there is such a thing as a bully, which is clearly considered impossible, and finally succeeded. The strategy that the son-in-law decided today, if it were someone else, has almost no chance of success, but it is up to the son-in-law to make the decision , with Her Royal Highness, the blood princess, and Qiu surviving with all their strength, the odds of winning cannot be considered low."

Xia Yingchen stared at him: "Then why are you still hesitating? Could it be that Mr. doesn't want to help my husband anymore?"

"No," Qiu Danyang said, "The reason why Qiu is here is neither because of Lord Marquis nor because of the princess. From the very beginning, he was invited by his son-in-law. After much consideration, Qiu made this decision." Decision. And the strategy that the son-in-law made today, although bold, is quite feasible, and he tried his best to seek someone's opinion beforehand, a man dies for his confidant, once the decision is made, Qiu will definitely help him with all his strength."

Xia Yingchen nodded slowly, but then said: "But this strategy, sir, actually doesn't agree with it, does it?"

Qiu Danyang judged the head and said, "Exactly."

Xia Yingchen said: "Sir, can you tell me the reason?"

Qiu Danyang said: "Just because there is a [-]% chance of winning the broad road, but the son-in-law insists on choosing the dangerous path with a [-]% chance of winning. It is a pity that he abandons the best strategy and takes the wrong one."

Xia Yingchen was moved: "[-]% chance of winning?"

Qiu Danyang said: "Not bad."

Xia Yingchen said: "Sir, please tell me."

Qiu Danyang said: "This strategy is very simple... kill without injury."

Xia Yingchen said in surprise: "What is the best way to put His Highness Wushang to death?"

Qiu Danyang said: "His Royal Highness Wushang is a treasure, but it is also a disaster. If we follow the plan of the son-in-law to welcome His Highness and establish a new monarch, our army will be involved in the flames of war at once. We can only fight a dangerous road and subdue the princes from all walks of life. In order to achieve the effect of "coercing the king to order the princes", the risk is self-evident. But if His Highness Wushang is allowed to die unexpectedly and marry Wa to the Ao family, no matter who is established next, he will lose absolute legitimacy , The Ao family wants to establish a new king, and the princes will definitely not accept it. Next, Hezhou will definitely become more chaotic."

He said: "There are three barriers in the north of Nanyuan, Yushan, Xudong, and Zhijiang. The southeast is surrounded by seas, and they are completely controlled by our army. To the west is Zhiyugong. But Zhiyugong's territory is also full of riots. I can't take care of myself. Lord Hou and the princess have repeatedly ordered the distribution of land, tax cuts, distribution of food and disaster relief, and the people's hearts are stable. The hidden dissatisfaction has been dug out. It's time for everyone to work together. It can be said that the world is in chaos now, and only I The situation in Nanyuan is very good. As long as His Royal Highness Wushang dies, no one can get this 'treasure'. Next, he only needs to follow the simplest strategy of 'accumulate food widely and become king slowly', and spend two or three years to manage Good Nanyuan, secretly recruiting soldiers and horses, and developing ourselves well. At that time, people everywhere will be devastated, and the princes will kill each other. Only the people of Nanyuan have a good life and well-being. Sweep Hezhou and achieve kingship, this is the best strategy."

Xia Yingchen thought for a while, and finally said: "Not bad!" Then said: "It's such a good strategy, why doesn't my husband use it?"

Qiu Danyang said: "Before answering this question, Qiu also wanted to ask the princess. The princess thinks... what does the son-in-law want?"

Xia Yingchen was startled for a moment, then lowered his head in thought.

Qiu Danyang said: "The son-in-law has invited Qiu three times, the first time in Xihai Town, the second time near Shibaotan, and the third time after the Cao An gang was destroyed. The third time, Qiu already wanted After agreeing, the son-in-law said another word, which made Qiu think about it for another night."

Xia Yingchen said: "What did he say?"

Qiu Danyang said: "He said he wanted to save thousands of people."

Xia Yingchen said: "Sir, do you think he is joking, or is it hypocritical?"

"I'd rather he was joking than he was lying about benevolence." Qiu Danyang smiled wryly, "but he is serious."

He said: "Although 'accumulating grain widely and becoming king slowly' is the best strategy, it can only protect the southern plains and not other places. The southern plains are in a corner. It is like Qin in the Warring States period. As long as it develops well, it can easily Sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight. It is conceivable that in the past two or three years, wars will break out everywhere, and the people will be displaced until the corpses are scattered all over the field, and ten rooms are empty. Although the bad policy taken by the son-in-law is extremely risky, if you can To be successful, you can achieve hegemony as quickly as possible, suppress the princes, let the people live in peace, and avoid the tragic situation after years of wars. The best strategy is kingly, and the worst strategy is hegemonic."

Xia Yingchen said: "The best policy is to ignore the life and death of the Li people, but it is kingly, and the worst policy is to use all your strength to eliminate the war and save the people, is it overbearing?"

Qiu Danyang said: "After years of wars and chaos, the common people have no means of living. The princess and the son-in-law stand up at this time. Like Shang Tang and Zhou Wu, how to change after the unification of Hezhou is all up to the princess and the son-in-law. No one can do it. The princess and the son-in-law only need to be kind to the people, and the people regard the princess and the son-in-law as saints. But if they go into war now, help the prince to the throne, coerce the king to command the princes, and try their best to suppress the war, they will surely save the people and make millions of people To avoid the suffering of war, but next, it will take ten or even decades to spend in the court, which is not only exhausting, but also in danger of being destroyed at every turn. To benefit the common people, the evaluation of the son-in-law by later generations is only two words."

Xia Yingchen said: "Which two words?"

Qiu Danyang said: "Power minister!!!"

He said: "As Zhuangzi said, the Yellow Emperor fought in the wild of Zhuolu and bled for hundreds of miles. Yao was unkind and Shun was unfilial. Tang released his lord, and King Wu defeated Zhou, but the world praised him. Why? The people are the most miserable. When the suffering is most desperate, it is the wise king who stands up, occupies a high position, and holds the king to reform. No matter how he does for the country and the people, the people are ignorant, and they will only regard him as a powerful minister. In fact, why doesn’t the son-in-law know this truth? It’s just for Hezhou For common people's sake, if they want to win by taking risks, they would rather adopt this low-level strategy."

Xia Yingchen said: "Sir, what you mean is..."

Qiu Danyang said slowly: "The son-in-law once compared the people to water. He said that water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it. However, no matter whether it is carrying a boat or capsizing it, it is only a tool for sailing the boat. The son-in-law will take the people... ...to take it too seriously."

Xia Yingchen pondered for a long time, then nodded slightly: "I see."

Qiu Danyang cupped his hands and got up to leave.

"One more thing, I want my husband to know," Xia Yingchen sat there, watching him, "It doesn't matter whether my husband's final decision is right or wrong. Whether it is reasonable or not. As long as he makes a decision, I will definitely agree to it unconditionally." Stand by him, support him, help him."

Qiu Danyang said: "Qiu understands." Slowly retreat...

***

Xia Yingchen walked among the flowers.

look into the distance.See my sister and Gui Yuanyuan.And a group of female disciples of Toad Palace are playing by the lake.Qingying Qiu Yuxiang watched from the side.

Going forward, I saw that on the pavilion in the distance, my husband was waving to her.

Xia Yingchen drifted over.After climbing up the pavilion, Liu Sang sat back on the stone bench along the wall and opened his hand to her.

Xia Yingchen sat softly on his lap, letting him hug her.

Liu Sang said: "My lady, where did you go just now?"

Xia Yingchen didn't hide it from him, and told about her conversation with Qiu Danyang.

Liu Sang said: "The lady also thinks there is a problem with this strategy?"

Xia Yingchen sighed softly, and said: "Actually, I don't know whether it's good or bad. If my husband's strategy can be successful and save all people from suffering, it is also a good thing, but speaking of selfishness..."

Before the words were finished, a female disciple of the Toad Palace called out from downstairs: "Princess? Prince-in-law?"

Xia Yingchen left her husband's lap and leaned out the window: "What's the matter?"

The female disciple said: "Mr. Guiying, the suzerain of the Xianguan Xuanmi sect of the Taoist school, and Mo Changxiang Tiange of the Momen sect, are seeking an audience outside the palace."

They are upstairs, and the female disciple is downstairs, so the voice should be louder when reporting.

The ghost Yuanyuan in the distance was both surprised and delighted: "My father is here? Is it really my father?" He was about to rush out of the palace.

Xia Zhaowu pulled her back.

Gui Yuanyuan said: "Senior sister, what are you doing?"

Xia Zhaowu said: "Are you going to see your father?"

Gui Yuanyuan said: "Of course..."

Xia Zhaowu said: "Are you sure your father recognizes you?"

Gui Yuanyuan froze for a moment.Although she turned into a human again after turning into a mermaid, she has become much more beautiful, and she is very proud of herself, but it is really like what the senior sister said... Can her father recognize her?

***

Liu Sang naturally knew that the ghost shadow had arrived in Hezhou.

On that day, Huangfu Cheng of the Mo family went to Lingwu Mountain to invite Sister Yue, and said that Ghost Shadow had already arrived in Yucheng, but why did Ghost Shadow come to Yucheng from Yangzhou? , but he does not know.

When Gui Ying came here, he didn't ask to see him alone, but wanted to see him and Xia Yingchen at the same time, and he came with Xiang Tiange. Obviously, he also had other important matters, and he definitely didn't come here for chatting.

The two brought Gui Yuanyuan to the gate of the palace, and they saw Gui Ying and Xiang Tiange there.

Gui Ying was short and fat, while Xiang Tiange was tall. The two stood together, forming a sharp contrast.

Seeing them, Ghost Shadow said, "Princess, Brother Liu..." Then he looked at the beautiful girl behind them, stroked his forehead, and said with a headache, "Yuanyuan?"

Seeing his expression, Liu Sang immediately knew that Gui Ying probably had already thought that his daughter might become like this, otherwise he would never have such an expression, a look of helplessness, but not surprised.

Gui Yuanyuan is also very smart, rushed over to grab her father: "Dad, please explain to me!!!"

Ghost Shadow said hehehe authentically: "What is there to explain? The eighteenth female college student has changed, well, the more I change, the more I look like your father and me. I am very pleased."

Liu Sang and Xia Yingchen choked at the same time, and Gui Yuanyuan felt like vomiting.

Xiang Tiange asked in surprise, "This is little girl Yuanyuan?" At the end of last winter, she also met Gui Yuanyuan a few times, but she never thought that the short, ugly little girl at that time was so short-lived. Within a month, she suddenly became more beautiful.

Xia Yingchen and Xiang Tiange have never met each other.

Introduced by Liu Sang, he said with a smile to Tiange: "Princess Ningyun's name has already been well known to me, and Xiaomei also praises the princess a lot. Seeing her today, she really deserves her reputation."

Liu Sang asked, "Where's Xiaomei?"

Xiang Tiange said: "She is still in Yushan, and Madam Yue is also there."

Liu Sang thought, Sister Yue also went to Yushan?No wonder Ghost Shadow and Xiang Tiange appeared together.

Gui Ying looked at him and said, "I came to you this time because I want you to go to Yushan with us. I need to borrow you for some places."

Liu Sang was stunned and said, "Go to Yushan? At this time?" At this time, how could he leave here?

Xiang Tiange looked at him, and said solemnly: "We also know that the development of Xu Dong and Nan Yuan is at a critical stage, and it is difficult for you to get away, but this matter is related to the life and death of nearly tens of millions of people in Hezhou. Well, the entire Hezhou may cease to exist."

Both Liu Sang and Xia Yingchen were moved...

***

In the side hall, Liu Sang, Xia Yingchen, Gui Yingying, and Xiang Tiange sat on the floor.

Ghost Shadow was silent for a while, and said, "Yuanyuan, go outside and play."

Gui Yuanyuan sat on the other side, motionless.

They are telling secrets.

She likes to hear secrets best.

Gui Ying moved his hand, swiped, swiped, and four gusts of wind stabbed towards his daughter.

Gui Yuanyuan yelled: "Father, you are playing this trick again." A talisman was thrown out, and the wind swept across it three feet in an instant.

Ghost Shadow asked in surprise, "What kind of talisman is this?"

Gui Yuanyuan crossed her arms and laughed: "This is a spell made by my husband, you don't understand it, father."

Ghost Shadow asked: "Where did you get the spiritual sand?"

Gui Yuanyuan said: "So Dad, you don't understand..." He fell headlong.

With a flash of ghost shadow, he hugged his daughter and put it aside.

The other three were all funny... He actually took advantage of his daughter to speak again.

... (To be continued..)

ps: (Ask for a monthly pass, who still has a monthly pass, throw a few more, don't let the ranking drop out of the two hundred.)