The Legend of the Condor Heroes: I became one of the Five Great Masters by drawing cards

Chapter 166: Capturing Temujin
Guo Jing's gratitude made Temujin feel more at ease.

Thereafter, there was peace for several days.

"Brother Gu, are you there?"

It was snowing heavily that day. Gu Ping'an was instructing Mu Nianci on palm techniques in the tent when Guo Jing's voice suddenly came from outside.

He didn't even need to ask, as he had already guessed Guo Jing's intention.

Counting the days, it’s about time.

"Come in quickly!"

As the door curtain was lifted, the north wind howled and snowflakes filled the sky. Guo Jing quickly lowered his head and went in.

In the dead of winter with heavy snow and strong wind, he was only wearing a single layer of clothes and a robe wrapped around him. It was obvious that he had something urgent to ask.

Even though he had great internal strength, he was still severely frozen.

Mu Nianci poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to him. Guo Jing took it gratefully, holding it in his hands to warm it, his face unable to hide the conflicted look.

"The Khan sent someone to look for me today."

Sure enough, this is what I came for.

Gu Ping'an nodded gently and asked, "He wants you to join the army to attack Fengxiang Prefecture and help Ogedei. It would be best if you could take Nianci and me with you, right?"

"How do you know?" Guo Jing looked stunned.

Gu Pingan couldn't help but smile: "This matter is so urgent that you didn't even bother to change your clothes. Looking at your tone and expression, it's hard to guess."

"Brother Gu's talent and wisdom are beyond Guo Jing's reach."

Guo Jing scratched his head with a silly smile and praised sincerely.

"Forget the polite words, let's talk about what Temujin said."

"News has come back in the past few days. After we left, Chief Escort Niu and his men really did rise up in rebellion. In just one month, they captured Fengxiang Prefecture and the four counties of Qishan, Guoxian, Fufeng, and Baoji."

Conquer five cities in a row?!
Gu Ping'an was also stunned, frowning and asking, "There were only a few hundred descendants of the rebels back then, where did all these people come from?"

"According to the Khan, they have gathered quite a number of refugees from Hedong and the other two routes, at least a hundred thousand!"

Gu Ping'an frowned even deeper, not knowing whether it was a blessing or a curse.

He originally thought that although Niu Han and others had decided to start the rebellion, they would still need some time to prepare, but he didn't expect them to take action so soon.

Although the successive capture of several cities was unstoppable, it was not a long-term solution as the refugees had not been trained.

"If it's to help Ogedei kill the Golden Dog, I'll naturally have no objections. But now you're asking me to attack Chief Escort Niu and his men. I really don't feel comfortable doing that. I can only say I'll consider it first."

Guo Jing's face was filled with sorrow as he paced back and forth in circles in the tent.

"To this day, Brother Guo, are you still unwilling to believe that Temujin is plotting against Song territory?"

Seeing that he was really considering going to the battle, Gu Pingan asked helplessly in a deep voice.

"Besides, we have already quelled the conflict between Jochi and Chagatai. Isn't that considered repaying his kindness?"

"This is"

Guo Jing fell into confusion and hesitation again.

"That's all."

Gu Ping'an shook his head and patted him lightly on the shoulder.

"I know you still feel indebted. How about this? I'm going to see Temujin tonight, and you come with me."

"Okay! When are we going?"

"Tonight at midnight."

Today's heavy snow did not stop until late at night, and the howling wind covered the sound of the night patrol soldiers stepping on the snow.

Snowflakes were flying all over the sky, covering the sky and the moon with a vast expanse of white. Not even the stars could be seen, leaving only the faint glow of the fire in the camp.

The Khan's tent was warm and Temujin had a few drinks in the evening and was sleeping soundly.

The candlelight on the table flickered slightly, and a faint chill breeze blew in. The snoring stopped abruptly, and Temujin suddenly turned over and stood up, pulling out a golden knife from under his pillow, and stabbed at a dark figure in front of the couch.

"As expected of Genghis Khan, who spent his entire life in battle, he is indeed perceptive."

In the candlelight, Gu Ping'an smiled, holding the blade with two fingers, and spoke in a gentle tone.

The golden sword seemed to be clamped tightly by an iron clamp. No matter how hard Temujin used all his strength, he could not move forward even an inch.

"Guards! Guards! There's an assassin!"

Temujin was horrified and shouted loudly.

"Great Khan, please don't bother. The four patrols and the six guards outside the tent are all fast asleep."

Gu Ping'an's face was calm and he twisted his fingers lightly, and the golden knife suddenly lost his grip and was snatched away by him.

"you!"

There was a sharp pain in his wrist. Temujin frowned, suppressed the fear in his heart, and asked in a deep voice.

"Young Master Gu, is it a bit rude and disrespectful to break into my tent so late at night?"

Gu Ping'an's tone remained calm as he asked with a smile, "With the Khan's intelligence, it shouldn't be difficult for him to guess my purpose tonight, right?"

"Are you here because I'm sending Guo Jing to join the army today?"

"good."

Temujin had calmed down a bit, rubbed his wrist, and spoke slowly.

"I didn't force him. If you have any history with the army that captured Fengxiang, why not tell me directly and I will send someone else."

"As expected of the Great Khan, you can actually guess this." Gu Ping'an nodded gently, "But since Guo Jing is not here right now, we might as well speak frankly."

Although he brought Guo Jing with him, he did not let him show his face. He only told him to listen attentively in the outer tent.

"What do you mean, Young Master Gu?"

"Pingyang Prefecture has been under siege for so long, yet the Khan has not sent any reinforcements. Instead, he wants to split his forces to take Fengxiang. Where did he learn this military strategy?"

Temujin's heart trembled, and his expression changed slightly in the darkness.

"Pingyang Prefecture is easy to defend but difficult to attack. We just need to find another way. When it is left alone, it will be easy to capture."

"I see!"

Gu Ping'an burst out laughing, with an exaggerated expression of "sudden enlightenment", and his voice was full of admiration, but it was obviously sarcastic.

"Take Fengxiang, attack Chang'an, then break through Tongguan. After taking Henan Prefecture, turn around and attack Pingyang. Brilliant plan, truly brilliant plan!"

Every place along this route has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times, especially Tongguan, which is known as the number one pass in the world and is much more difficult to attack than Pingyang Prefecture.

Temujin's face turned pale and blue, and he didn't know how to refute for a moment.

Gu Ping'an's tone changed: "The Great Khan is a genius of his time, why would he hide it and come up with such a lame excuse?"

"Since you've guessed it, I'll just tell you straight out."

Having said that, Temujin had no more excuses and just spoke frankly.

"Yes, this time the troops were sent to Fengxiang, but in fact they were targeting Dasan Pass."

Inside the outer tent, Guo Jing looked bitter.

He had seen the feng shui map and knew that the Qinling Mountains formed a natural barrier, and Dasan Pass was the throat of the north and the south. If the northern army could not get through this pass when advancing south, it would have no chance of attacking Hanzhong and Bashu.

Temujin openly stated his intention to seize Dasan Pass, and actually admitted his intention to go south to take Hanzhong.

"The Mongols and Song are allies, yet you covet the fertile lands of your allies. This is unbelievable and treacherous, not the behavior of a hero."

"The Jin army stationed at Tongguan, and I passed through Song territory, advancing from Tangzhou and Dengzhou, and marching straight to the Jin capital, Daliang. How can this be considered treason?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Guo Jing's eyes suddenly lit up, but Gu Ping'an sneered.

"Liu Bei borrowed Jingzhou, but never returned it. Now that the Great Khan has conquered Daliang and destroyed the Jin Kingdom, does he not intend to march south again?"

(End of this chapter)