Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 148
The Xindu imperial guards commanded the Shentu mansion, and the sound of hurried footsteps was especially harsh in this silent night.Shen Tuxiu was walking back and forth anxiously in the courtyard, when he heard the sound of footsteps, he hurriedly looked over, showing eager eyes.

"The last general was ordered by the commander to secretly send people to investigate in the woods ten miles away from the west gate, and found that none of the dead soldiers and generals sent had survived."The general of the imperial army did not have time to salute, and told himself the news in a low tone. After finishing speaking, he subconsciously asked: "The commander and the last general suspect that the fourth son has discovered the identities of those dead men. How should we deal with it in the future."

"How could it be, how could it be possible to miss. There are only a hundred guards around Zhao Wuming, and I sent [-] dead soldiers to set up an ambush, how could it fail?"Shen Tuxiu was startled when he heard the news, and asked himself in a low voice in disbelief.

The general of the imperial army only felt that his eyebrows were burning. Seeing Shen Tuxiu asking himself in a low voice, he couldn't help being anxious: "Commander".

"These crap".Shen Tuxiu reacted and was furious.But at this time those people died, and it was useless to be angry. They could only think about how to face the next situation: "This matter is extremely urgent. I was going to the second son's mansion to discuss countermeasures."

As soon as the words fell, Shen Tuxiu raised his foot and walked out of the mansion before the general of the forbidden army could react.

Not long after, the crisp sound of horseshoes sounded under the night, and the Second Young Master's Mansion gradually appeared in front of him.

Shen Tuxiu hurriedly got off his horse and knocked on the door when he saw it was locked.The person behind the door heard the voice and rubbed his eyes in a daze.Seeing that it was Shen Tuxiu through the crack of the door, he hurriedly opened the door.

The person who opened the door was about to salute, but Shen Tuxiu rushed in without even looking.The man froze in place for a moment, just about to call the guards in the mansion.But thinking of Zhao Yu's past explanation, he had no choice but to give up and close the door again.

The study room was brightly lit, and two figures flickered in the room.Shen Tuxiu strode over and pushed the door open without knocking.Seeing Zhang Gao inside, he gave him a dissatisfied look, and then saluted Zhao Yu: "The last general will see the second son."

"Why is Commander Shentu so generous today?"Zhao Yu looked at Shen Tuxiu and saluted solemnly, his eyes full of doubts.It must be known that Shen Tuxiu in the past was not so humble.

Zhang Gao looked Shen Tuxiu up and down as if he didn't know him: "Could it be that the hen wakes up in the morning today, it's so rare."

"Don't overdo Zhang Gao's jokes. You must know that we are all in the same boat. If we can't work together at this time, you can wait for the crown prince to succeed, and disaster will come."Shen Tuxiu looked at Zhang Gao's arrogance, his eyes were full of contempt.

Zhang Gao felt that there was something in Shen Tuxiu's words, so he moved his lips but did not say anything.Zhao Yu looked at Shen Tuxiu: "Since Commander Shen Tu said that we are all on the same boat, then you can talk directly if you have something to do, why do you have to do such a big gift?"

"The final general is willing to formally take refuge in the Second Young Master."Shen Tuxiu gave another solemn salute to Zhao Yu.

This remark was like a thunderbolt in the minds of the two, and Zhang Gao jumped up anxiously: "Shen Tuxiu, you are crazy, and now you are officially joining the Second Young Master. This is not forcing the king to look at us."

"Your Majesty's condition is getting worse and worse every day. It doesn't make any difference whether it's early or late. As long as we don't announce to the government and the public that we're taking refuge. Zhang Gao, I don't care what kind of calculations you have in mind. From now on I will Shen Tuxiu is the second son's subordinate."Shen Tuxiu looked at Zhao Yu with a firm tone.

Zhao Yu's heart was beating violently at this moment. Although Shen Tuxiu and Zhang Gao made it clear that they supported him, the relationship between the three was an alliance.Now that Shen Tuxiu has expressed his refuge, it means that the military power of the 15 imperial troops has completely fallen into his own hands.But after all, the imperial army is the confidant of the father, if it is so easy to get it, it feels a little unreal: "Commander Shentu, how can you convince me that the matter of taking refuge is true."

"In the past 11 years, my imperial army followed the king's will and made things difficult for the fourth son. We have no possibility of reconciliation with him. Some time ago, after the discussion between the three of us, I will privately send the dead to kill Zhao Wuming. Unexpectedly, Zhao Wuming ordered the king to kill him. Failed. The general guessed that the identities of those dead men might have been exposed, so he took refuge in the second son to save his life."When Shen Tuxiu heard Zhao Yu's questioning, he didn't hide it anymore, he confessed it openly.

Zhang Gao was anxious when he heard Shen Tuxiu's words: "It's a serious crime to assassinate the young master without permission. If you kill him, you kill him, but why do you leave any clues. If the king finds out about this, I'm afraid no one can protect you."

"Zhang Gao, Zhang Gao, I will laugh at your ignorance."Shen Tuxiu heard Zhang Gaozhi's words, but showed pity in his eyes: "Do you think that even if the king knows about this, he will punish the general?".

Zhang Gao was taken aback, and subconsciously asked back: "Since you can be sure that the king will not kill you, why do you still come here to ask the second son?"

"The king will not kill him, but Lord Xingping will kill him, so the king has to kill him".Listening to the conversation between the two, Zhao Yu woke up from his thoughts and explained to Zhang Gao.

Zhang Gao stayed where he was for a while: "Mr. Xingping, Mr. Xingping who holds 30 royal soldiers in his hand? The king's cousin."

"I also ask the second son to save the life of the last general, and the last general is willing to exchange the military power of 15 forbidden troops."After Shen Tuxiu finished speaking, he knelt down on the ground.

Zhao Yu seemed to be thinking about something, and did not immediately go to help Shen Tuxiu: "Mr. Xingping is also my son's enemy. If it weren't for them, why would my father's mother be sent back to Korea by the king? In the past, Mr. Anyang was alive , the power of the Gong clan is huge, with 60 soldiers of the Gong clan. They joined forces with South Korea to attack Wei, and lost 50. There are 20 left, of which 30 are in the Anyang fiefdom, and 11 of the Gong clan in various places. The father hinted at the people in the palace I humiliated Zhao Wuming, and my son was willing to be a pawn. Let him make a big fuss at the ancestor worship ceremony, and thus justifiably seized the Anyang fiefdom. After 20 years of painstaking efforts, all 15 Anyang soldiers have entered the hands of my son. Now in Canada Go up to your 35 forbidden army, a total of [-] soldiers and horses. How can I be afraid of those princes?"

"Since this is the case, Shentu is willing to be the second son, and he will follow suit."Shen Tuxiu saw that Zhao Yu was full of arrogance, and bowed heavily to him.

Zhao Yu was overjoyed, and immediately supported him: "With the help of Commander Shentu, on the day my father dies, who would dare to prevent my son from ascending to the throne?"

"Most of the 15 forbidden troops were temporarily expanded last year, and their combat effectiveness is not tyrannical. Even if the forbidden army includes the son's 20 Anyang soldiers, there may not be much chance of winning when they meet the 30 army of the Gong clan. What's more, there are Handan guards. The army, they are the biggest stumbling block when the young master takes the throne."Zhang Gao looked at the two of them and reminded Zhao Yu with complicated emotions.

Zhao Yu seemed to have anticipated this problem, and looked at Zhang Gao with a half-smile: "Which one is stronger and weaker is the combat effectiveness of the Handan defenders and the forbidden army."

"Last year, the fourth son intended to preserve the strength of the Handan defenders, so the damage to the Handan defenders was not great. On the other hand, the Forbidden Army was completely the opposite. It was almost disabled in the battle last year. Although the strength of the two armies is equal, their combat effectiveness is naturally stronger. Not on the Handan garrison."Zhang Gao looked at Zhao Yu in confusion, not understanding why he asked this well-known question.

Zhao Yu then asked: "Why do we think that the defenders of Handan will definitely fall to the prince?"

"The Guowei is in charge of the Handan garrison, and during this period of time, the Guowei's attitude has gradually shifted towards the prince, so...".When Zhang Gao said this, he was taken aback for a moment, and immediately realized: "The fourth son is kind to the defenders of Handan, and with the attitude of the national lieutenant, there is no reason why they should not fall to the prince."

Zhao Yu's smile became stronger: "If there are only Handan defenders, can they stop us?".

"There are me and Shen Tuxiu inside the palace, and there are 20 Anyang soldiers of the son outside. They can't stop them under the internal and external attack. But will the prince let us do what we want?"Zhang Gao asked Zhao Yu back.

Zhao Yu's smile seemed to show a blade: "The princes have their ancestors' precepts, and they are not allowed to participate in the battle for the son's throne, so as to preserve the strength of our country to the greatest extent. Once there is no Zhao Wuming, there will be no Anyang Lord That friendship, what difference does it make to them who is the king? Will the soldiers of the Handan garrison support Zhao Yu willingly?".

"Young Master, what do you mean?..."Shen Tuxiu could only feel his heart beating violently, and asked Zhang Gao before he could speak.

Zhao Yu looked directly at Shen Tuxiu, and coldly uttered a word: "Kill".

"Didn't the young master say that the fourth young master should not be killed last time? But why did he kill him this time?"Thinking of the scene of the last discussion, Zhang Gao couldn't help asking Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu showed a look that everything was under control: "The last time my son said that he could not be killed, it was because the father would be pressured to kill the real culprit, so we can't kill him."

"Since this is the case, why did you say kill again?"Zhang Gao was a little confused by Zhao Yu's words.

Zhao Yu looked at Zhang Gao and explained to him: "It is not advisable for us to set up an ambush ourselves, but there is always someone in the world who can kill Zhao Wuming."

"Who? Isn't he afraid that the princes will attack him afterwards?"Zhang Gao questioned Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu looked at Shen Tuxiu, Shen Tuxiu reacted instantly, and said two words to Zhang Gao: "King".

"This, this is impossible, tiger poison does not eat children, let alone the fourth son is the youngest son of the king."Zhang Gao only felt a thunderbolt in his mind.

Tiger poison does not eat children?A sneer flickered at the corner of Zhao Yu's mouth: "Father wants the elder brother to succeed to the throne, as long as we provoke him a little. According to his character, how could he not do it, so as to avoid future troubles."

"In the past, Mr. Anyang's image of the king was too deep, and the public clan was powerful. So these years, the king has been busy weakening the public clan. However, the public clan is after all the blood relatives of the king, how can it be completely cut off. At this time Your Majesty is running out of time, and his suspicions are getting heavier. Otherwise, why did he meet with Wei to withdraw troops on the night when Wei's envoy arrived. Otherwise, why did the forbidden army and Handan garrison expand immediately? The forbidden army and Handan garrison in Xindu City The army adds up to exactly 30, Zhang Gao, didn't you think of something?".Shen Tuxiu asked Zhang Gao a series of questions.

Zhang Gao suddenly realized: "The king is preventing those soldiers from the public clan."

"Prevention? It's not just defense. My father, the king, did too many sinful things in the past. Now that the sufferer is at the door, he is afraid."Zhao Yu expressed Zhao Zhong's true state of mind at this time.

Shen Tuxiu thought of something, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "For decades, I have been the sword in the hands of the king every day, and it is time for the king to make a knife for us."

"Zhang Gao, Shen Tuxiu, both of you, return to the palace immediately, and find a way to mention Zhao Wuming's name, because my father's suspicion will definitely let my fourth brother go to Handan with him."Zhao Yu gave instructions to Zhang Gao.

Zhang Gao was puzzled: "Didn't the young master say to ask the king to kill the fourth young master, this...there are soldiers from the clan in Handan, and I'm afraid they won't be able to kill them when they get there."

"My fourth younger brother doesn't see anyone from the royal family, so how can my good father and king show his sword?"Zhao Yu looked at Zhang Gao with a meaningful smile, as if the throne was at his fingertips.

(End of this chapter)