"First of all, when you return tomorrow, you will officially deploy your men to the Bai Clan Fort. Then, you will submit a memorial to the imperial court saying that the Bai Clan Fort has lost both their master and Old Master Bai. Everyone is in a state of panic and unrest. The Bai Clan has sent someone to the Great General's Mansion to ask you to take charge of the situation …"
An experienced old thief was teaching a newbie who had just joined the clan.
It was not that General Wang was stupid. It was just that there were different specializations in different fields. Wang Wuan was not like a certain someone who was full of evil tricks and thought of ways to stir up trouble every day.
Sun Lang continued to guide him patiently, "Think about it. Bai Yuwei was a senior official, an important official of the Empire, and an elder of three dynasties. Now that he and his son are dead, his clan is without a leader and is about to scatter. Do you have the heart to do that?
You don't have the heart to do that, so they came to you to take charge of the situation. How can you just sit back and do nothing? "
General Wang's expression was a little strange, "… And then?"
"Then, you have to be humble and don't recite poems. After all, you are a general of Qin Province. Why would you come to the Bai Clan Fort to be a nanny?"
Sun Lang blinked his eyes. His expression was as pure as a little flower, "In short, you just have to say in the memorial that you are only doing it reluctantly. The Bai Clan Fort is very complicated, and you are busy with military affairs in Qin Province. You really can't waste your time here, so please ask the imperial court to find someone else."
Wang Wuan was a little confused, "… Huh?
What do you mean? "
Sun Lang looked at him, "Is it that hard to understand?
To put it simply, tell the royal court that something has happened to the Bai Clan Fort, and I'm here to take over the fort. However, I'm not in the position to do so, and there are too many things that need to be done. Therefore, I hope that the royal court can send someone over to resolve the remaining issues of the Bai Clan Fort … Understood? "
General Wang could not understand Sun Lang's thoughts for a while, so he said blankly, "… I don't really understand. Didn't you say that you don't want the emperor to interfere in this matter?"
"Tsk, you are very honest. One look and I can tell that you don't understand politics."
Sun Lang gave him a sideways glance and sighed. "I don't want the Emperor to usurp the fruits of my victory, but if he sends people to deliver food, experience, and heads, that's another matter altogether.
After you submit the memorial, send elite cavalry everywhere and set up roadblocks. Keep a close watch on the Qinzhou border for twenty-four hours a day. At the same time, send messengers into the capital to find out who the imperial court will send over … "
Wang Wuan understood this time. He said in horror, "Don't tell me you want to … No!
Intercepting and killing an imperial envoy was a serious crime!
Moreover, the imperial envoy will definitely be escorted by guards. With so many eyes watching, if the news is leaked, the imperial court will definitely send an army to suppress it for the sake of their reputation! "
Sun Lang rolled his eyes. "What are you thinking?
Didn't I promise you I wouldn't cause any trouble? "
The Grand General let out a sigh of relief. "Then what do you want to do?"
Sun Lang smiled and said, "Simple, simple. Although intercepting and killing an imperial envoy is not advisable, kidnapping an imperial envoy is a piece of cake. When the time comes, you can find out more about the imperial envoy. I will set up an ambush and think of a way to kidnap the imperial envoy. When that time comes, even if the imperial envoy arrives at Bai Castle, it will be useless. Since the imperial envoy is not there, you can stiffen your neck and stay in Bai Castle. Then, you can continue to argue with the imperial court and stall for time …"
Wang Wuan took some effort to understand. "This … this is a little shameless …"
Sun Lang did not take it to heart. "As I said, in terms of the overall situation, we can't face the Emperor head-on. If he wants to have a fair game with me, I will use petty theft to disgust him. Although it is shameless, it is useful. Even if you are an imperial envoy, I can beat you with a stick and take you away in a sack. How can you be an imperial envoy then?
This is called playing to your strengths and avoiding your weaknesses. "
General Wang looked at Sun Lang and shivered inwardly.
With this person's martial arts, if he were to throw away his pride and do something sneaky, it would be impossible to guard against him, and he would be invincible …
At the same time, he was puzzled. He was clearly a Great Grandmaster, one of the few peerless powerhouses in the world. How could he be so shameless?
Sun Lang saw the hesitation on Wang Wuan's face and thought that he hadn't changed his mind yet. He gave him a thumbs up and said, "Don't worry, no one will die. This is the most peaceful solution. You are still naive and too short-sighted. What's the big deal about kidnapping an imperial envoy?
We only kidnapped him and imprisoned him. Other than restricting his freedom, we won't do anything to him … "
"…"
What the hell was all of this?
Wang Wuan shook his head slightly. He still felt that Sun Lang's idea was somewhat unreliable. "Can kidnapping the imperial envoy solve the problem?
His Majesty can secretly send people here, or he can carry out other plans … "
Sun Lang's smile was very sly. "This is not up to him."
Wang Wuan asked curiously, "What do you mean?"
Sun Lang stood up and walked a few steps in the room. He opened his hands and gestured the outline of the Empire. "Wang Ermazi, you have to understand that this is not a small matter. It looks like a game between me and the Emperor, but it can actually be expanded into a prelude to the struggle for power between officials and monarchs."
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Realistic interests forge a firm alliance."
Sun Lang turned around and pointed at Wang Wuan. He smiled and said, "Do you think you are wronged because you were dragged onto the pirate ship by me?
No, we are not fighting alone in this game. Regardless of whether it is the real threat of being possessed by a demonic weapon or the future consideration of the threat of monarchs, there are many people who share the same interests as us. "
Wang Wuan said thoughtfully, "You seem to have said before …"
Sun Lang nodded. "Yes, they are counting on me to return to court and charge through the enemy lines to oppose the Emperor for them. They also have to show some sincerity. Very soon, the Emperor will realize that even if he is the Emperor, he cannot do as he pleases."
Arriving in front of Wang Wuan, Sun Lang extended his hand. "This is not for my personal grudge, but also for your future interests, for your position to be a little more stable.
Whether it is to realize your dreams or protect your home and the country, you can wholeheartedly do what you want to do and not have to face the political plotting from the Imperial Capital. You don't have to face the dark and cold gaze of the person on the throne … there are actually many kinds of loyalty between officials. "
The General looked at Sun Lang.
Sun Lang smiled. "Let us lock the imperial power in a cage together."
Wang Wuan's gaze was very deep, as if he wanted to see through Sun Lang's eyes and see into his heart. "Is that all?
Is that all your purpose? "
Sun Lang's smile seemed to contain something else. "Generally speaking, yes … but the cage I have created may not be as spacious and comfortable as you imagine."
The General hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he slowly grasped Sun Lang's hand.
There was no going back … there was no turning back.
Just as the other party had said … this was not a multiple-choice question, there was no good choice.
He did not want the Empire to fall into chaos, did not want the sacrifice of his comrades to go to waste, did not want this country that had just obtained peace for less than two years to burn again … there was only one choice.
This was the evil karma that the Emperor had sowed two years ago. Now that retribution had come, there was nothing to say.
Sun Lang smiled at Wang Wuan. "Since we have already reached a consensus, then let us work together happily."
Wei Zhongxian looked at the wine and food spilled all over the floor and picked up a wine pot. The wine inside had already been spilled clean. "This old servant will go and get some more wine and food?"
Sun Lang waved his hand. "No need, I have to go."
As soon as he said this, both of them were shocked. "So soon?"
Sun Lang nodded his head, "Yes, but not back to Jinling … Like I said earlier, we're not fighting alone. Not only do we have to win both battles, we also have to win beautifully. This will be the beginning of our counterattack …" Sun Lang nodded his head in agreement.
He spread his hands and smiled. "For this, we need to contact our friends."
Wei Zhongxian asked, "Master, where are you going?
If you are from the northern war zone, I have a list of names in my heart. Do you want me to look for them one by one? "
Sun Lang smiled. "Not yet. I am going to Mingzhou."
Wang Wuan was puzzled. "Mingzhou?"
"Yes, there is a group of imperial envoys from all over the world there." Sun Lang blinked. "It would be a pity if we don't make use of them."
Wei Zhongxian knew a little about the situation. He said softly, "General Lin and General Xue … Master, are you going to bring them back to Jinling?"
Two beautiful figures appeared in Sun Lang's mind. For a moment, he was at a loss. His previous high-spirited appearance disappeared without a trace. The human heart and emotions were the two most difficult things to understand in this world.
He sighed. "We will talk about it when the time comes."
General Wang did not know why Sun Lang suddenly became depressed, but Wei Zhongxian understood.
In this war, the most difficult thing was not Qin Zhou, nor was it the emperor's conspiracy. It was Jinling. It was the entanglement of the human heart and the toying of fate. The most difficult thing was to face one's own heart. It was to see through one's own heart and figure out what one wanted.
The old eunuch looked at his master silently and sighed in his heart.
With your personality, you definitely can't bear to tell the truth to an old lady. General Lin and General Xue are also kept in the dark by you, but you still have to make a choice.
The freedom of the soul or the peace of the heart, which one is more important?
Sun Lang took a few seconds to adjust his mood. He waved his hand and said, "Since there is nothing else, I will go to Mingzhou … By the way, Old Wei, where is Xiangdao?"
Wei Zhongxian replied, "This old servant knows that master and the general have something to do, so I arranged for young master Xiangdao to take a bath and eat. Master, do you want to go take a look?"
Sun Lang rolled his eyes and said, "What's so good about a man taking a bath? He was exposed to the wind twice today and has been busy all day. He must be tired. I won't go over. You tell him to have a good rest."
Wei Zhongxian confirmed. "Master, you want to go to Mingzhou alone?"
"Yes."
- Nonsense, why would I take him there?
Does he know the sisters-in-law?
It feels weird. Go my a * s.
Wei Zhongxian said again, "Miss Xie Wei came to this old servant today to ask about you. When she heard that you were not here, she went back disappointed … Master, don't tell me you forgot about her."
Sun Lang widened his eyes and said, "How is that possible?"
- Are you kidding me? She is a girl who is immune to great health protection!
- Well, it is strange. It has been a few days. Even if it is a [Beep], the time should have passed. Why do I still not want to f * ck this little vixen when I think of her?
Wei Zhongxian suggested, "Master, you should go see her and talk to her. With a beauty by your side, you can also relax. You seem to be too anxious and tired these two days. This is not good."
Sun Lang thought for a while and then nodded to Wang Wuan. "Let's go."
He was the kind of person who was straightforward and did not care about etiquette. After he finished speaking, he waved his hand and then directly pushed the door open. He used his body technique and floated into the night.
Wang Wuan wanted to chase after him to see him off, but he was stopped by Wei Zhongxian. The old eunuch said calmly, "General, let the master be alone."
General Wang stopped, but his expression was a little curious. Gossip was human nature, not to mention the gossip of this legendary marshal. Even Wang Wuan could not help but be curious. "Who is Xie Wei?
Could it be that your master has found a new lover in the past two years?
Good boy, how can he pass Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai? "
After Sun Lang left, Wei Zhongxian once again reverted back to that unfathomable and serious Wei the Great. He glanced at Wang Wuan without batting an eyelid. "Firstly, it wasn't in the past two years, it was in the past two months. Secondly, why couldn't General Lin and General Xue pass that obstacle?"
Wang Wuan was at a loss. "How can he pass?
Your marshal has a mistress. How can Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai not make a fuss when they know? "
Wei Zhongxian proudly said, "Make a fuss?
There is only Miss Xie here, but there is a group of people in Mingzhou. General Lin and General Xue are there, but I don't see anything wrong. "
The general's body shook and he said in disbelief, "What?
He … How did he do it? "
Looking at his shocked expression and disbelief, Wei Zhongxian, who had seen countless people, immediately inferred that General Wang, who was famous in Qinzhou and guarded the western border, seemed to have experienced a similar emotional setback.
Wei Zhongxian snorted disdainfully and said unfathomably, "How did he do it?
How did the master win every battle on the battlefield?
How did the master cultivate an invincible divine skill?
Do you know the answer to these questions?
Do you have an answer to these questions? "
General Wang was stunned for a moment and then shook his head.
The path of military strategy was the use of the art of war. The cultivation of martial arts was a climb that could not be lacking in hard work, talent, and opportunity. The legend of every famous general of the empire was unique and could not be replicated. He, who was also a famous general of Tianyuan, was very clear about this point.
... Wait!
He looked at Wei Zhongxian and seemed to understand something.
Wei Zhongxian smiled faintly. "So, you asked how the master did it. Do you have an answer?
No.
This is a talent given by the heavens. It is an ability given by the heavens. Just like the master who controls the northern war zone and is the general of the world. And you, although you have outstanding military achievements, you can't be compared to him. The fate of a person can't be forced … "
The simple and honest General Wang was frightened again.
After all, Wei Zhongxian's words were very reasonable and convincing.
He didn't understand but felt that it was awesome. "Is … Is it like this?"
— — Is it like this?
— — The master doesn't know how to hook up with girls and doesn't know how to make girls happy. All day long, he fantasizes that there will be good girls who will come to him. But he is too lazy to even move his mouth. He doesn't even dare to eat the meat that comes to him. When he talks about experience, he talks endlessly, but when it comes to practical matters, he knows nothing. He is completely inexperienced. I'm afraid he hasn't even touched a woman's breast.
— — If you say that he is unparalleled in the art of war and can defeat an enemy ten times stronger with a weaker force, I'm willing to believe it. But if you say that he can discipline a group of girls who have an unclear relationship with him, I won't believe it even if you beat me to death … There must be some inside story that I don't know about …
Wei Zhongxian had an unfathomable smile on his face, but in his heart, he was muttering something else.
But how should he say it?
Even if the truth was so cruel, even if the master was a disgraceful inexperienced, in front of outsiders, Wei Zhongxian would not hesitate to help the master finish this pretentious act. This was his duty and responsibility.
Wei Zhongxian was a loyal servant.
"Achoo!"
The night breeze was cool and refreshing. Sun Lang's slightly irritated mood calmed down a little. He rubbed his nose and said, "Who is thinking of me?"
Unfortunately, there was no one around, so there was no point in doing a stand-up comedy. Sun Lang shrugged and strolled in the Bai Castle toward the Shovel Sword Garden.
Speaking of which … Xie Wei.
It was not that he did not have similar thoughts before.
The truth of the chaos in Jinling was hidden in the fog. Behind it was the battle between him and the emperor. A battle of wits came before a battle of strength. In this case, Xie Wei's mind-reading ability was very useful.
After all, this ability to read one's mind was very useful. No liar could escape her eyes. However, this meant that the innocent little minx would have to come into contact with the treacherous hearts of people again …
… Forget it.
He thought of the hatred Xie Wei carried, her relief, her letting go, and her forgiveness. Such an innocent little girl had experienced a shock that was enough to break her soul in just one day, but her kind soul made the kind choice as usual, allowing her sorrowful heart to find peace.
So forget it.
Not long after, he arrived at Xie Wei's residence. It was the place where they lived when they were guests in the Bai Castle. At that time, he lived in the main room, the little minx lived in the side room, and Bai Yuwei was locked up in a nearby place … Now that he thought about it, it was very interesting back then.
At that time, he did not know Xie Wei's identity. He thought of her as Yinluo's shadow, so he was kind to her and even taught her some things.
But in the end, they experienced something very important together … So Xie Wei was Xie Wei. She was not a substitute or shadow for anyone else. She was unique.
A strong and kind girl who was as good as Yinluo.
Before Sun Lang got close, there was the sound of trotting footsteps in the room. The door was opened and a surprised smile appeared. Xie Wei's eyes narrowed into crescent moons. "You're back!"
Looking at this surprised, happy, and satisfied smile, Sun Lang's heart was touched.
He could not help but think of the day when the girl asked him to let go of his hatred and was willing to go into seclusion with him. He thought of what she said at that time … It was like the most beautiful and pure confession.
However …
Why didn't he want to f * ck her …
After a while, Xie Wei's joy turned into madness. "… What are you thinking!"
"You peeked at me!"
"Who's peeking!
I can tell what you're thinking just by looking at your eyes! "