Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 158 The Three Conspire
As night fell, a man dressed as an eunuch hurried towards a tent.Seeing that the lights inside were still on, he quickly shouted a few times in a low voice: "Commander Shentu, Commander Shentu is here."

"Who's out there?".Listening to the voice, Shen Tuxiu frowned slightly.

The eunuch outside heard the inquiry, looked around, and saw that the patrolling officers and soldiers were still far away, then raised his voice slightly: "I am ordered by the eunuch to see the commander."

"Zhang Gao?".Shen Tuxiu was slightly puzzled, and then ordered to the outside: "Come in."

When the eunuch heard that Shen Tuxiu agreed to let him in, he decided to open the door of the tent and walk in.

Seeing the eunuch approaching, Shen Tuxiu gradually loosened his brows: "Zhang Gao asked you to come, why?".

"The eunuch ordered Shen Tu to go to the second son's place to discuss important matters."The eunuch is obviously Zhang Gao's confidant, and he slightly accentuated the word "big matter".

Shen Tuxiu heard the meaning of the words, and looked at the eunuch but showed doubts: "A big deal? What is it that makes Zhang Gao call it a big deal?".

"If the commander has doubts in his heart, it will be clear at a glance when he arrives at the second son's place."The eunuch explained to Shen Tuxiu.

Shen Tuxiu seemed to have thought of something, and asked the eunuch: "Since I asked Ben to go to the second son's residence, what about Zhang Gao? Where is Zhang Gao now?"

"Eunuch Ling has secretly gone to the second son's place."The eunuch added the word "Secret" with a slightly accentuated tone.

Shen Tuxiu suddenly felt a sense of urgency from the word "secret", so he stopped talking to the eunuch: "I will get up now and go to the place where the second son is."

"The villain leaves."Seeing that his goal had been achieved, the eunuch didn't stay too long, turned around and walked out.

Seeing the eunuch walking away, Shen Tuxiu lightly blew out the lamp in the tent, and then walked out too.

I was careful along the way, lest I be discovered by others, and I came to a tent after a while.

The guards guarding outside the tent saw Shen Tuxiu coming, bowed and did not say a word.

Shen Tuxiu unscrewed the tent door and walked inside.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, the two people in the tent immediately stopped talking and followed the sound to look towards the tent door.

Seeing the gazes of the two, Shen Tuxiu bowed to Zhao Zhen: "See Second Young Master."

"What is it about Zhang Gao that makes you so cautious?"Before Zhao Yu could reply, Shen Tuxiu looked directly at Zhang Gao and questioned him.

Seeing Shen Tuxiu looking directly at him, Zhang Gao felt angry: "Why should I tell you?".

"Zhang Gao, Zhang Gao, the fourth son was late outside Xindu City a few days ago, but it was Zhang Gao's masterpiece."Shen Tuxiu was not annoyed when Zhang Gao didn't answer, and directly exposed Zhang Gao's scars.

Unknowingly, Zhang Gao's anger grew a little more, and he looked at Shen Tuxiu coldly: "Yes, this matter happened right under your nose, and the news you Shen Tuxiu learned is naturally not wrong."

"In this way, the people you sent by Zhang Gao entered the fourth prince's mansion that night. It's just that you didn't destroy all the chariots for some reason?".Shen Tuxiu asked Zhang Gao, his tone full of sarcasm.

Zhang Gao said to Shen Tuxiu: "How much damage has been done, do you want me to report to you, Shen Tuxiu?".

"The fourth son came with more than a hundred chariots that day, why did you look pale?"Shen Tuxiu pursued Zhang Gao closely and continued to question him.

Zhang Gao was speechless, and Shen Tuxiu showed a smug smile: "Let me answer for you. You didn't destroy all the chariots that night. I think you have selfish intentions. Do you want to be at the critical moment?" , fall to the prince's family?".

"Second son Mingjian, I absolutely have no such intention."Zhang Gao's heart trembled, the thing he was most worried about happened, and he quickly explained to Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu remained silent, thinking carefully in his heart.

Zhang Gao saw that if he didn't tell the truth, something big might happen, so he put his heart on the line and said frankly to Zhao Yu: "That night, it was the third son who made the move."

"Zhao Fan? You have completely trusted my good third brother?"Zhao Yu came to his senses in an instant, and looked at Zhang Gao with doubts.

Zhang Gao hastily admitted that it was better to expose his identity than not being able to get out alive: "On the day when Commander Shentu fell to the second son, the old slave made up his mind to join the third son."

"That third younger brother of mine is really a good trick. How could he tame you Zhang Gao in Dai County? I have to admire and admire you."After saying the word admiration twice in a row, Zhao Yu didn't want to talk too much on this topic.Ask Zhang Gao directly: "Now that Shen Tuxiu has arrived, can you explain what is going on here?"

"In the afternoon, the old slave went to the place of the fourth son to convey the king's will, but saw that the crown prince and Captain Xue were there, so the old slave became suspicious. After searching around secretly, he found out that the king is in the camp of the prince's army. There was a time when there was an imperial physician."Seeing that Zhao Yu was not pursuing the matter just now, Zhang Gao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and told the two of them about the matter of passing the decree in the afternoon.

Zhao Yu looked at Zhang Gao and gradually fell into deep thought.It is not uncommon for the crown prince, Captain Xue and Zhao Wuming to gather together, but in the camp of the prince's army, the figure of the imperial doctor is a bit suspicious: "Could it be that Mr. Xingping is sick?".

"No, this young master saw that Mr. Xingping's body is very strong in the morning. It is definitely not because he is sick."Without waiting for Zhang Gao and Shen Tuxiu to speak, Zhao Yu immediately rejected his question.

Zhang Gao looked at Zhao Yu carefully, and slowly spit out nine words: "The old slave suspects that the king is ill."

"Father? Imperial physician?"Zhao Yu seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly understood: "Yes, the father must be sick. During that time, only the crown prince, Xingping Lord and father were there. The imperial doctor went to the camp of the prince's army, not for the father. Seeing a doctor, can it be possible to see a doctor for Lord Xingping and the crown prince?"

"The old slave also thought so, so he sent someone to find the imperial physician, and it turned out..."When Zhang Gao said this, he stopped talking.

Seeing that Zhang Gao stopped talking at the most critical place, Zhao Yu couldn't help frowning: "What's the result?".

"Under the old slave's coercion and temptation, the imperial doctor told the old slave that the king might not last half a year."Seeing that Zhao Yu was unhappy, Zhang Gao replied to him immediately.

"Half a load?".Zhao Yu was startled, and then a sense of urgency struck: "Time is not waiting for me, I don't know if you will tell me about the third brother."

"When the old slave came, he had passed the news to the third son."Zhang Gao confessed to Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu looked directly at Zhang Gao, with bursts of killing in his eyes.After a long while, I seemed to think of something, and I could only suppress the anger in my heart: "Zhang Gao, you are so loyal, I don't know if my third brother knows."

"Although the third son is far away in Dai County, the third son naturally sees what the old slave has done."Zhang Gao looked at Zhao Yu without showing any weakness. At this time, he represented Zhao Fan and the 40 soldiers and horses of Dai County.Naturally, he has the confidence to look at Zhao Wei.

Zhao Yu looked at Zhang Gao meaningfully: "Is the eunuch's order here for this matter?".

"Naturally it is the matter".Zhang Gao immediately admitted.

Zhao Wei waved his hand and looked outside the tent door: "Since I have been informed of this matter, if the eunuch order has nothing else to do, please go back."

"Farewell".Zhang Gao realized in an instant that it seemed that it would be impossible to discuss some matters with Zhao Yu in an open and aboveboard manner in the future.Thinking of this, he bowed and walked outside the tent.

Seeing Zhang Gao walking away, Shen Tuxiu looked at Zhao Yu: "My lord, why didn't you let the last general kill him just now?"

"Kill him? Killing him, how can I explain to my father? Is killing him forcing me to quarrel with Zhao Fan at this time? At this time, our enemy is the crown prince, and we must not fight among ourselves."Zhao Yu asked Shen Tuxiu both rhetorical questions and answers.

Shen Tuxiu fell silent after hearing Zhao Yu's words.

Thinking of Zhao Zhong's illness, Zhao Yu felt a sense of urgency in his heart: "Shen Tuxiu, can you completely control the imperial army?"

"Completely control the Forbidden Army?".Hearing Zhao Yu's inquiry, Shen Tuxiu's heart tightened when he didn't come. Has the matter really reached that point? .

Seeing that Shen Tuxiu did not respond, Zhao Yu asked him again: "Can you completely control the imperial army?"

"Although most generals and generals obey orders, it may take some time to fully control."Shen Tuxiu thought for a while, and told the truth to Zhao Yu.

Hearing Shen Tuxiu's answer, Zhao Yu couldn't help feeling a little annoyed: "I will give you a month and a half at most, so don't hold back at the critical moment."

"Follow orders".Seeing Zhao Yu's stern tone, Shen Tuxiu quickly bowed to accept the order.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhao Yu was still a little uneasy, and shouted outside the tent: "There is a chance to seek nine."

"What are your orders, son?"A middle-aged man dressed as a civil official walked in and bowed to Zhao Xuan.

Shen Tuxiu looked at Mou Jiu and couldn't help being surprised.There are rumors in Zhao Guofang that Zhao Fande's counselor Shen Chuan won nine out of ten battles against foreign races.Zhao Yu got nine counselors and took control of Anyang for ten years.Unexpectedly, this person also came.

Zhao Yu looked at Mou Jiu and asked him: "Father is seriously ill, I'm afraid he won't live for half a year. My son intends to speed up his actions, but I don't know what to do with your intentions."

"Dare to ask the son, the king is here, why do you want to act faster?".Mou Jiu answered the wrong question and looked at Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu couldn't help being taken aback for a moment, not understanding why his most trusted adviser would say this: "My father is seriously ill, shouldn't we act faster?".

"Rushing up the action will only benefit the fourth son who is far away in Daijun, so the subordinates think it is not advisable."Mou Jiu paused for a while, as if thinking of something, and added: "The king is seriously ill, and in the eyes of his subordinates, it is of great benefit to the young master. Why is the young master turning a blind eye?".

"Turn a blind eye?".Zhao Yu was shocked, and couldn't figure out what kind of benefits this would have for him.

Mou Jiu was not in a hurry to answer, but pointed to his heart with his finger, and slowly uttered two words: "Suspicion".

"suspicion?".Zhao Yu realized it instantly, and a smile appeared on his face: "A wonderful plan, why didn't I think of it?"

"Shen Tuxiu, you can control the imperial army according to the original plan. This young master has a master plan, and he will be able to smash those stumbling blocks in one fell swoop."Zhao Yu was determined, and gave Shen Tuxiu instructions.

Shen Tuxiu was a little puzzled, but seemed to understand a little bit, and then saluted Zhao Yu: "The last general takes orders."

Seeing Shen Tuxiu taking the order, Zhao Jue and Mou Jiu looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

(End of this chapter)