Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 699 All Living Things Are Chess Pieces

"Yiheizi, where are you going?"

The Song army guarding the camp saw Kou Heiyi riding a horse and about to gallop down the mountain, so they waved to him.

"Oh, I'll go buy two jars of good wine."

"Ha, you can drink a lot. Didn't you just buy two jars of wine the other day?"

"I have too many friends. There's nothing I can do about it." Kou Heiyi smiled calmly, waved to him, and rode out of the camp.

That carefree look was as if he was riding a horse freely and strolling down the mountain.

Not long after, Qin Fangze, the owner of an old tavern at the foot of the mountain that did a lot of business, suddenly led out a big mule, spread the mat on the mule's back, mounted the mule, and drove away.

The customers in the store saw Lao Qin leave, but no one thought much about it.

On the mountain, the ordinary secret spies of Western Xia who were sent to Kou Heiyi by Qin Fangze and changed into the clothes of Song army for a decisive battle became a group of abandoned pawns, and no one cared about their lives.

……

The war was over, and the Western Xia spies knew that defeat would result, so they fought to the death and were extremely brave.

However, those who were taken as guards by Yang Yuan and Chen Zhuoguang were certainly brave warriors selected from among a hundred.

In front of these big men, they don't even deserve a name, but as an individual, everyone is a hero who can fight ten people alone.

What's more, once Yang Yuan and Yang Shou joined the battle, they were even more brave and valiant.

Especially Yang Shou, with his natural supernatural power, his melon-sized hammer, and his powerful moves, his killing efficiency is several times that of Yang Yuan.

When the dust settled, there were dead bodies everywhere. However, those killed by Yang Shou looked the least bloody, unless they were hit in the head by a hammer.

Because there is no blood.

Even though this person's sternum and internal organs were already rotten.

Han Jinxun, He Jinyun, and He Yunsheng stood aside with knives in hand, watching Yang Yuan and Chen Zhuoguang's guards inspect the scene.

They dragged the dead to the left, the living to the right, and those who were half dead and on the verge of death were stabbed and dragged to the left as well.

Han Jinxun and the other two were still confused. They had no idea what had happened.

The military doctor was bandaging the wound of the chief secretary Chen Zhuoguang.

A gourd of golden wound medicine was sprinkled on the broken arm, and it was wrapped with a thick bandage to stop the bleeding.

Secretary Chen, who had lost too much blood, lay on the couch in the study, groaning, "And... and on my back and ribs."

The military doctor said gently, "Don't worry, Secretary Chen. I have already removed the porcelain from your back. I have also applied medicine and bandaged the wound under your ribs."

"Oh..., really..., and... and toes..."

Junlang was surprised. The arm wound was caused by a knife, the back and ribs were cut and stabbed by porcelain, and the toes...

The military doctor quickly asked his apprentice to take off Chen Zhuoguang's boots.

Chen Zhuo was barely able to breathe: "The other... the other foot..."

The young apprentice quickly took off his other official boot, and Secretary Chen groaned in pain when taking it off.

"Hiss~", the military doctor took a breath of cold air.

Chen Zhuoguang's little toe was eroded. After a quick inspection, the military doctor said solemnly: "The little toe bone is all broken. Should we cut it off?"

Mrs. Xu and Qiu Dingjun sat there fidgeting.

Just now, Mrs. Xu wanted to take her son and leave with an excuse, but the situation is unclear now and it is difficult to distinguish between friend and foe. Yang Yuan was afraid that something might happen to them, so he would not let them go.

Mrs. Xu was worried that her firm attitude would make Yang Yuan suspicious, so she had to stay in the study.

However, she also knew that if she endured for a while, the truth would eventually come out.

As long as Yang Yuan gives his confession to all parties.

As expected, Yang Yuan began to confess.

He had just seen the scene where Han Jinxun and his two companions were fighting with the "Song Army" on the mountain.

Those Song troops were not their guards.

Moreover, Han Jinxun and the other two looked confused and bewildered at this moment, which was obviously not the behavior of the people who planned all this.

Han Jinxun recounted the whole story of how they were waiting in the dining hall for Yang Yuan to come for the banquet, and how Qiu Dingjun sent people with troops to arrest them in the name of Yang Yuan, the imperial envoy.

"The truth behind General Qiu's death is still unknown."

Yang Yuan said decisively: "I have never ordered anyone to arrest the generals."

He looked at the three people's faces and said, "Are you sure that the person who led the troops to arrest you is General Qiu's man?"

Han Jinxun said in a deep voice: "This general has confirmed it! He is Qiu Dingjun's confidant and serves as one of the ten generals in the Marshal's Mansion."

At this time, he also vaguely tasted the flavor.

Yang Yuan slowly turned around and looked into the study.

"Mrs. Xu, Major General, please come out and see me."

Qiu Dingjun's body trembled, and his fierce eyes suddenly turned to Chen Zhuoguang, who was pale due to excessive blood loss but still struggling and refusing to fall asleep.

He was thinking, if he captured Yang Zheng's confidant, would he have a chance to use him as a hostage and escape.

But, his wrist was suddenly grabbed by Madam Xu.

Mrs. Xu shook her head slowly at him, then straightened her chest and walked out of the study.

A big battle had just taken place and the scene was still filled with the smell of blood.

Mrs. Xu, dressed in mourning, lacked her usual gentleness and tranquility, and looked sad and graceful, with an awe-inspiring and inviolable aura on her jade-like face.

He Jinyun said in a trembling voice: "Sister-in-law, what do you say about this matter?"

Madam Xu sneered, glanced at him with contempt, and said, "What are you talking about? It's just that the winner is a king and the loser is a thief."

As she spoke, she glanced around the dead bodies and injured people, but did not find the figure of "Yi Hei Zi". Madam Xu thought to herself, that little rascal is quite clever.

For a moment, she felt sad and relieved at the same time.

The sad thing is that after so many vows of love, at a time like this, the little enemy finally abandoned her and ran away.

Fortunately, he finally escaped.

He Jinyun was choked by Mrs. Xu's words and didn't know what to say for a moment.

He Yunsheng said angrily: "We have followed Brother Qiu for many years, serving him at his side and being loyal to him. Why did you want to frame us, sister-in-law?"

Madam Xu said very simply, "Because I want my son to take the position of ruler."

Han Jinxun was stunned, and said awkwardly: "Sister-in-law, do you know that we brothers discussed together yesterday that we should support our nephew Dingjun as the commander!"

Mrs. Xu looked at Han Jinxun, her clear almond eyes fixed on Han Jinxun's eyes.

"If Brother Qiu is the commander and my nephew Dingjun is the commander, will the results be the same?"

"..."

"If you die, this army will still be here, and some young generals will rise up again. By then, my son Dingjun will be another Brother Qiu. So, this lady wants you to die, do you understand?"

Madam Xu turned her head and glanced at Qiu Dingjun, snorting coldly, "It's a pity that my son is ultimately useless.

His father was a military commander, but he had no ambition and indulged in playing every day. He had no generals or soldiers under his command, and no one was useful.

It is because of me, as a mother, that I have been able to win over some people over the years, and they are willing to risk their lives for my Qiu family. It is a pity that Xu Weining is just a woman after all, and it is difficult for her to achieve great things..."

Qiu Dingjun was shocked. This... was her mother taking all the blame on her?

My mother said that I was useless in order to clear me.

For a moment, Qiu Dingjun was so excited that he was shaking all over, but he couldn't say anything to refute.

If she speaks it out, it will just make one more person bear the blame, and the mother won't be able to clear herself of the blame.

If you can save me, maybe...

A glimmer of hope emerged in Qiu Dingjun's heart.

Han Jinxun said coldly: "Sister-in-law, the one who led the people to arrest us was Yi Heizi, a Qiang and Tibetan man recruited by Dingjun's nephew. Sister-in-law, you want to say that Dingjun's nephew was just at the mercy of you as a mother, and he did not participate in the planning, and no soldiers were dispatched through him?"

Madam Xu sighed and said, "I hope he does. At least it can prove that my son is a promising talent."

Yang Yuan asked, "Is that man in black clothes dead or alive?"

Han Jinxun already knew by this time that the imperial envoy Yang Yuan had also been used.

The current situation still depends on Yang Yuan to preside over it.

Although he was a victim, it was not convenient for him to punish the family members of the commander-in-chief, including his sister-in-law and nephew.

Han Jinxun clasped his fists and said, "General Yang, I have just checked and there is no such person among the dead and injured.

That man is very skilled. I have seen him demonstrate martial arts on the training grounds. He is very skilled with the sword.

When he saw that the situation was not right, he relied on his ability to escape on his own. "

Black clothes?
Yang Yuan frowned. He had a sense of déjà vu when he had fought with the "Qiu-haired guest" just now.

It was just a sudden attack, no time to think.

When I heard the word "Yiheizi" at this time, the feeling of déjà vu became even stronger.

Yang Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Three generals, immediately confirm the exact identities of these dead and wounded officers."

While Yang Yuan was giving orders, he kept an eye on Mrs. Xu's reaction.

But Mrs. Xu just sneered, and nothing else changed.

In fact, Mrs. Xu didn't know that Kou Heiyi was from Western Xia.

What she and her young lover discussed was to get rid of these rebellious old generals and help her son become the real master of Dingjun Mountain.

As for these "soldiers" arranged by Kou Heiyi, she thought they were a group of confidants developed by her young lover in the central army.

Kou Heiyi said that he had a group of brothers who were willing to live and die together, so she naturally believed him. Would she call these people in front of her one by one to question them?
After the incident, Han Jinxun sent people to summon his troops and directly surrounded the Marshal's Mansion.

As for the people in the commander's office directly under Qiu Pi'er, the lady and the young master do not have the power to transfer them after the commander-in-chief passes away.

So at this time the Marshal's Mansion was under the control of Han Jinxun.

However, all the important people in the Marshal's Mansion are concentrated in this courtyard, and this courtyard is controlled by Yang Shou's people.

Yang Shou himself stood at the gate of the yard, holding a bloody hammer.

Unless Yang Yuan nods, no one can come in or go out.

Yang Yuan is the best at fighting tough battles and fishing in troubled waters, but now he feels that his brain is not enough.

Mrs. Xu planned this so that her son could take over his father's job.

So, who killed the child's father?
Also, you bunch of frogs in the well, what are you doing engaging in a military infighting in Dingjun Mountain?

It’s just the command of an army, is it worth it?

I'm planning the entire Western Army for the court, can you give me some reasons, even if it's a little far-fetched...

While Yang Yuan was waiting for Commander Han to find out the identities of the people at the scene, his mind was wandering.

At this time, Chen Zhuoguang, who was disabled but strong-willed and dedicated to his duties, recovered some strength.

He was still concerned about the task assigned to him by the general, and the pit he dug had not been discovered yet.

So he struggled to ask people to carry him out, saying that he wanted to discuss the aftermath with Yang Fushuai.

When passing by the pile of rubble, porcelain pieces and broken wood at the door, the "sharp-eyed" Secretary Chen exclaimed: "What is that!"

PS: I open the code as soon as I get on the bus, my old waist is hurt~
(End of this chapter)