Plan to cut off the nine states

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Miao Sa was so proud that he had already begun to imagine the scene in which he would return to the court with meritorious service and be promoted to an official position. Therefore, when the school captain came in and reported that the eldest son of the Shen family had personally escorted the fifth son to come to plead guilty, he did not even think about it and said : "Shen Da is quite smart, bring him in."

Facts have proved that neither Shen Cong nor Miao Sa is smart enough.

Shen Cong and his group of more than ten people escorted Shen Dan and his group of more than ten people. After entering the gate, Shen Cong lowered his head and said nothing, as if he was a little frustrated. Miao Sa still didn't see the flaw, but stepped forward to comfort him, "Don't worry about the Ministry of Industry and Engineering. If you can kill your relatives out of justice, I will not embarrass you, Shen Wu..."

More than twenty escorts and escorts suddenly pulled out their knives at the same time, and the ropes tied to their bodies were all buckled.

Miao Sa was shocked, but his first reaction was to question Shen Cong: "Shen Da, what do you want to do?"

Shen Cong still didn't raise his head and slashed with several knives at the same time. Miao Sa didn't understand what was going on until her head left her body.

Shen Dan held a knife in one hand and a human head in the other, and loudly shouted to the soldiers in the courtyard: "General Manager Miao is having an affair with the rebels and intends to seize the city and offer it to the rebels. My two brothers have been ordered to kill him. It has nothing to do with anyone else. Don't panic." , everyone keeps their duties, and Master Mu Shou will reward you."

The soldiers looked at each other and really stood still.

The Shen family was deeply rooted in Jinyang, and the general manager of the army was changed every two or three years, which undermined military morale.

Shen Dan went out alone with his sword in hand and preached to the soldiers on the street again. Several officers were angry at first, but when they saw that the soldiers were not moving, they also released their hands holding the sword and stepped forward to offer their hands to Lord Shen as a sign of compliance.

Guo Shifeng came from the backyard and saw the body on the ground from a distance. He immediately understood what was going on and turned around to leave.

Xu Chu was shaking the wine pot, trying to "cheat" some wine out of it, but only a few drops came out.

"Brother Guo looks bad."

Guo Shifeng forced a smile, "Shen Wu is brave, Shen Da is unintentional, but... Shen Da sent you here just to confuse me and Manager Miao? No, his appearance can't deceive me. That means Shen Wu is too courageous. , kidnapped the eldest brother and sneaked into the governor's house——"

After a few words, the smile on Guo Shifeng's face returned to normal, and he bowed deeply to Xu Chu, "I am willing to admit defeat. Please give me a good word, brother Chu. I have a good strategy for bringing peace to the world, and I am willing to offer it to Master Shen Wu."

"Shen Wu is so drunk. He is strong and strong in nature. He can soften it. Brother Guo, please stay here for a moment and let me go out and persuade him slowly."

"Thank you for your service, brother Chu." Guo Shifeng gave him his hand. When he saw Xu Chu was about to push the door open, he couldn't help but add, "In troubled times, it is important to select scholars regardless of past grudges. Killing me will not help the state. If you keep me, you can quickly conquer the east capital. I hope brother Chu Pay attention and explain it clearly to Master Shen."

Guo Shifeng was still scared, Xu Chu nodded with a smile, opened the door and left the room.

The guards guarding outside had heard about what happened in front of them. When they saw the "prisoner" coming out, no one stopped them. They all stood still and even turned around, pretending not to see.

Shen Dan hurried over with a group of people. When he saw Xu Chu, he immediately handed the head and knife to the others, quickened his pace and hurried over. After receiving the head, he bowed.

Xu Chu hurriedly helped him up and said in surprise: "Third brother, why is this?"

"The fourth brother was frightened, and the foolish brother was ashamed. Fortunately, the second brother had a clever plan, so we could see each other again."

"Third brother is willing to take extraordinary risks for his foolish younger brother. He uses his body as a hostage to kill a faint official. There is nothing more profound than brotherly love. How can you say 'ashamed'?"

The two of them laughed, the strong man who followed them laughed, and the soldiers around them nodded slightly, feeling that the Fifth Young Master Shen was indeed friendly enough.

Shen Dan took Xu Chu and introduced him to his companions on the spot. Everyone admired him for a long time. Most of these people were soldiers and officials from Jinyang City, as well as several local heroes who volunteered to follow Shen Wu. Things went surprisingly smoothly and they were very happy.

Shen Dan whispered: "That envoy Guo..."

"Third brother, don't worry. I can make him work for the Shen family, but don't worry. We'll talk about it after dawn. There are a lot of things to do now."

"Fourth brother is right." Shen Dan had already made arrangements. He came to the backyard firstly to visit Xu Chu, and secondly to find the steward's seal. There was no seal in the back hall, only Tan Wuwei's long sword, which Xu Chu held in his hand.

Everyone went straight to the inner courtyard.

Miao Sa took office with his wife and two concubines, who were so frightened that they were paralyzed. They allowed outsiders to enter the house to search, but they sat on the ground and did not dare to stop them.

When the official seal was found, Shen Dan was overjoyed and took people to the front yard. He met Liu Youzhong on the way.

Liu Youzhong also brought a group of people and assigned them to take over the entire General Manager's Mansion and the city gates. The entire Jinyang City belonged to the Shen family.

Xu Chu followed Shen Dan around, occasionally reminding him that Shen Dan was obedient and his courtesy was different from ordinary people.

As daylight approaches, things come to an end and everyone goes into the hall to rest.

Shen Cong had been sitting in the hall. When he saw his younger brother and Xu Chu, his face became even more ugly, "Lao Wu, are you satisfied this time?"

Shen Dan stepped forward, knelt down and kowtowed, "Foolish brother is reckless and has offended many people. Please punish me, brother."

There were all Shen Dan's people in and out of the hall. Shen Cong could only snort coldly and said, "How can I dare to punish you? I just ask my fifth brother to let me live and let me go back to my father."

Shen Dan stood up and said, "We are brothers, how can we talk about 'a way out'? If the eldest brother wants to stay, he can stay, and if he wants to leave, he can leave. No one dares to stop him."

Shen Cong stood up, glanced left and right, and strode towards the door. When he passed Xu Chu, he stopped, stared at him, and said loudly to everyone: "You are rebelling. It is your sin to confiscate your home and exterminate your family. We will see after you return home." How to deal with your father, brother and wife.”

Others saw that he was Shen Dan's brother and did not say anything. Only Liu Youzhong smiled and said: "The king is unruly, and his disloyal ministers will remonstrate with him, and loyal ministers will persuade him. If his remonstrance and persuasion fail, Ming ministers should use their strength to stop him. We will wait for him." If you work hard, has the Ministry of Industry and Commerce ever remonstrated or persuaded you?"

Shen Cong was timid. When he was in the Eastern Capital, he didn't even dare to say no to the Emperor of All Things. He was not even considered a sycophant, he was just a silent noble attendant. At this time, his face turned red when he was told something that hurt him. Just throw away your hands and leave.

Liu Youzhong said to Shen Dan: "Brother, let me go to see Lord Mu Shou. Third brother, please don't be careless and get ahead. This place can be left to Wang Canjun and me."

Wang Canjun was not a follower of Shen Dan. Not long after he was called here, he was startled when he heard that he was mentioned, but he did not dare to refuse. Everyone around him was carrying a knife.

Shen Dan nodded, leaving half of his companions to help Liu Youzhong, and the other half to go with him, and then mobilized three hundred soldiers from the General Manager's Mansion to follow him out of the city to meet his father.

Guo Shifeng had guessed something right before. Mu Shou silently allowed his son to mess around, but he left the city early to avoid being affected.

When Xu Chu was the only one left beside Shen Dan, Liu Youzhong came over and whispered: "I have an unkind request. Can third brother agree to it?"

"Brother is still polite to me. If you want anything, just ask. There is nothing you can't get inside or outside Jinyang City."

Liu Youzhong laughed twice and said, "I don't want anything else. The housekeeper's wife is quite beautiful. I heard about it in Dongdu. I wonder if you can give me a reward?"

When Xu Chu heard this, he immediately felt disgusted with Liu Youzhong, but Shen Dan laughed and said: "The sword never grows old. I am called the eldest brother, which makes the younger brother envious. But I just saw it in the inner courtyard. The reputation of the housekeeper's wife is not worthy of it." , at best, they are pretty, but although Miao Sa's two concubines are not beautiful, they have a bit of charm. Brother, you might as well go and check them out to see what I think. If you only love the housekeeper's wife, take them with you. Just go, no need to ask anymore.”

Liu Youzhong's face broke into a smile, "It's enough for you to have a third brother. Fourth brother, don't laugh at me. I have no other preferences, I just can't stop a sexual word, and I have learned physical fitness in the mountains." This miraculous skill requires the help of a woman."

Xu Chu cupped his hands and said, "How dare you laugh? No wonder the eldest brother doesn't look old at all, but like the third brother, I also think those two concubines are more beautiful."

Liu You eventually resigned with a smile, went to Wang Canjun to discuss matters, and then went to the inner courtyard for the beauty pageant when he was free.

"Bring Envoy Guo with you?" Shen Dan was very concerned about Guo Shifeng.

Xu Chu nodded.

The two of them went to the backyard together. On the way, Shen Dan said: "Fourth brother, please don't think that I am innocent. The eldest brother's request is indeed a bit excessive, but he is the eldest brother after all. Now is the time to employ people. The eldest brother knows many people all over the world. Once trouble breaks out, he will be of great use. No amount of women will be too much to reward him. Only the wife of the steward must be the daughter of a scholar from Dongdu and should not be subjected to this insult. I hope that the eldest brother will understand my intention and choose two concubines. That's enough."

"Brother must understand." Xu Chu believed that Liu Youzhong was not a confused person and could hear what Shen Dan meant.

The soldiers in the backyard had been transferred away, and Guo Shifeng stayed alone in the empty room. He peeked out from the crack of the door for a long time. When he saw Xu Chu and Shen Dan, he immediately returned to his seat.

Xu Chu entered the room first and sighed before speaking.

Guo Shifeng's heart beat violently and he laughed dryly: "It doesn't matter, I have also experienced strong winds and waves..."

"The Shen family wants to use Brother Guo's status as an envoy, is it possible?"

Guo Shifeng stood up and said, "I am willing to return to the Shen family, let alone a mere envoy?"

Xu Chu cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It's done. Brother Guo, please come with me."

Outside the house, Shen Dan bowed deeply, "It is a death sentence for Shen to frighten the imperial envoy."

"In order to save my sworn brother, Shen Wu Gongzi drew his sword and became angry. The friendship is so deep that it won't give way to the mountains. Guo wished he had known the young master earlier. I bow to you today and have no regrets."

Shen Dan held Xu Chu in one hand and Guo Shifeng in the other, and took him outside the house in person. They talked and laughed along the way, as if they were late to meet each other.

The people outside were ready, and hundreds of people rode out of the city. When they reached the city gate, Shen Cong was still blocked and could not move forward, so he had to ask his younger brother for help and they went out of the city to meet his father.

When they arrived at the military camp, the Shen brothers went to visit their father first, while Xu Chu and Guo Shifeng stayed in a nearby tent to wait.

Someone was drinking in the tent, and he was not surprised to see the two people coming in. He asked directly: "Did you bring back my long sword?"

Xu Chu offered it with both hands, and Tan Wuwei took it in his hand, caressed it and sighed, "Without it, it's like missing a soul."

Guo Shifeng said: "Is this Mr. Tan who came up with a strange plan for Mr. Shen?"

Xu Chu said: "This is my second sworn brother, Tan Wuwu, and this is my friend Guo Shifeng who I met in Dongdu."

The two of them saluted each other, and Tan Wuwei said: "It's not a strange trick. Attacking the enemy when they are unprepared is a cliché in the art of war, but it is useful. If Manager Miao is intentional, he should be prepared."

Guo Shifeng chuckled. He was actually the one who lacked defense.

The three of them sat down to drink. After three rounds, Shen Dan personally came to invite Guo Shifeng and said to Xu Chu, "Fourth brother, please wait a moment. Father will see you later."

Guo Shifeng was an envoy from the imperial court, so Shen Zhi naturally wanted to meet him first. Xu Chu didn't take it seriously and continued to drink with Tan Wuwei.

"Shen Bingzhou will not see his fourth brother." Tan Wuwei said suddenly.

"Why?"

"The fourth brother once participated in an assassination, and others didn't take it seriously. Like the third brother, he thought it was a great feat, but Shen Bingzhou didn't. He hated this kind of assassination."

Xu Chu's drunkenness suddenly disappeared.