Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 480: Military Advisor's Military Advisor

Yang Yuan returned to the gathering point at the foot of the mountain and lit a bonfire.

After another half an hour, the first team composed of Mouke returned with a full load.

Although they said they returned with a full load, in fact there wasn't much stuff. How many valuable things could ordinary people have at home?

Most of the time, there are chickens and ducks riding on their horses' butts, and occasionally a sheep, but the most valuable things are people.

A young woman or a young child.

Young women can work and give birth.

Young children have passed the stage of needing nurturing. They are capable of doing odd jobs and are trained from a young age, and will grow up to be docile slaves.

Soon, the second and third teams returned one after another.

Yang Yuan arranged for the first team, which had already fed the horses and rested for a while, to return first.

There is no need to concentrate action at this time.

How can you fight a war with chickens and ducks tied to your horse's butt and a woman in your arms?

When the last team started to return, Yang Yuan and "Li Xunfeng" were responsible for covering their retreat.

Yang Yuan intercepted Wanyan Yuanyun and his group on the mountain and seized more than 20 war horses.

At this time, some soldiers were asked to switch to these more powerful mounts.

With one less person's weight on the horses they originally rode, they could help their companions carry more things.

This way, companions can also free up their hands and feet to serve as rear guard.

The retreat was safe and sound.

Because the Hesheli tribe's attacked villages were in chaos, they were unable to organize a pursuit.

The troops coming down from Sanduzi Mountain were constantly hindered by thick smoke and fire along the way. By the time Yang Yuan and his group had gone far away, they had not yet left the basin.

By a small river, Hesheli Chuding was riding on his horse, silently looking at the crops in front of him that had been burned to the ground.

The embers are still burning everywhere.

The ashes were black with a hint of red, and there was still some fire left.

The families in the village whose young and strong men had died were wailing in grief.

A Gasanda (village chief), several Haradas (chiefs with surnames), and a few surviving Xijijians (children other than the chiefs with surnames and the eldest sons of the village chiefs) were kneeling in front of Hesheli's cauldron and wailing, telling of Zhuangzi's heavy losses.

Heshelie Chui Ding said in a deep voice: "You mean, the reason why Huanxiling took revenge on us today is because Yue Wang Wanyan Luti's father-in-law Li Minghe was shot and injured by our people yesterday, and now his life or death is unknown?"

The village headman burst into tears and said, "Yes, the Ding-beating Da Bojin, as soon as they broke into the village, they shouted for revenge for Li Taigong.

They robbed everything that could be stolen from the village, and killed many young and strong people.

These damned beasts burned our crops before they left. How are we going to survive this winter? "

Morgan was getting impatient and said angrily, "Stop crying like that. I don't believe that you, a landlord, don't have any surplus food at home.

Will they have time to search your cellar?"

Nagasanda choked up and said, "I am crying because my daughter-in-law, grandson and granddaughter have all been taken away, Master Morgan."

Morgan was speechless after hearing this.

Heshilie Chuiding asked coldly, "Morgan, did your eldest son say that he ran into a group of people from Huanxi Ridge while chasing Li You yesterday?"

Morgan’s face changed, and he said hurriedly: “Sir, my son is just trying to hunt down Li You.

Li You killed people on our Sanduzi Mountain. If we don't kill him, won't we be laughed at by everyone?
As for the group we encountered on the way, the two sides engaged in a hasty battle, who knows who they are?"

"I'm not trying to vent my anger on you. I'm just asking you, if someone like Li Minghe's life or death is uncertain, you can imagine how serious his injuries are.

The feud between our two families is settled.

What are your plans next?"

Morgan's expression turned stern, and he said in a deep voice: "He does the first day, and I do the fifteenth!
Tomorrow I will gather my men and follow their example, burn their farms and steal their food..."

Gasanda (the village chief) choked up and said, "There are also women!"

Hesheli Chuding narrowed his eyes and said, "Since they dared to come today, they must have made preparations for prevention.

We want to fight back, but we may not be able to make such a big scene like they did today."

Morgan said: "Even so. Can they hold on?"

Heshelie Chuding pondered and said, "Wanyan Yuanyun and Shangguan Luo have already gone to Ningguta. They are just waiting to form an alliance with the Gao family. Then we can join forces to force Wanyan Dari's family to surrender.

By then, if we join hands, Huanxiling will be powerless alone..."

Thinking of this, Heshelie Chuding no longer had any reservations about completely breaking up with Huanxiling.

Heshelie Chui Ding said in a deep voice: "Since you want to do it, just do it to the extreme.

Our Hesheli tribe may not be afraid of them!"

Morgan rubbed his hands and said, "Okay!"

……

Mr. Li, whose life and death were uncertain, was full of energy at this time: "Good! Good, hahahaha, according to the scholar's brilliant plan, it really paid off."

The fourth aunt looked at Yang Yuan with satisfaction, and said to the sixth uncle: "We have gathered so many young and strong people from Hubudagang in Huanxi Ridge, but we have not let them go back yet. I am afraid that the tribes have complained a lot.

With today's battle, they have gained a lot, and their families should have no objections this time."

Sixth Uncle smiled and nodded repeatedly.

Yang Yuan said: "Shangguan Luo and Wanyan Yuanyun came down from the Sanduzi Mountain. They must have colluded with the Hesheli tribe.

But we still don't know which other tribes they contacted.

Now that Shangguan Luo has been captured by us, I think we can get some information from him.

Although this person travels around as a famous scholar, he is actually quite ambitious and can be used."

When Yang Yuan spoke, he first looked at Grandpa Li and then at Fourth Aunt.

Although it was just a small detail, it made both Grandpa Li and Fourth Aunt feel that he respected their opinions very much.

Yang Yuan said: "If we kill Wanyan Yuanyun, we will end Shangguan Luo's future.

He wants to realize his life's ambitions, and he has no choice but to join us, the Prince of Yue's Palace."

The fourth aunt smiled slightly and sighed softly: "Yuan Yun, as a brother, took good care of Hong Kang when he was young. Who would have thought that many years later, this day..."

The fourth aunt shook her head, pulled herself together, and turned to Li Taigong and said, "Brother Minghe, shall we meet Shangguan Luo together?"

Li Taigong nodded and said: "Our family has no shortage of warriors who can fight, but what we lack is people who are good at planning.

If this person is really as Master Yang said, he can be recruited to assist Hongkang..."

As he said this, Grandpa Li glanced at his grandson.

Wanyan Hongkang was sitting at the last seat at this time as "Li Xunfeng" and was absent-minded.

Today he kidnapped a mother and daughter from a village in the Hesheli tribe.

That family should be the Gasanda (township head) of the village because they own the only brick house in the village.

A girl who could marry into the home of Gasanda (village chief) was naturally the prettiest and most beautiful girl in the surrounding area.

The little girl is fine, but the key is the young wife, she is exactly what he likes.

Twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, plump and mature.

Her breasts are like rice that has been filled with juice and has reached the ripe stage, and her butt is big and plump, just like a big white pear that has entered the peak harvest period.

It was getting late and Wanyan Hongkang was very hungry.

He wants to drink rice porridge and he wants to eat big white pears.

He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't hear what they were saying at all.

Upon hearing his name, Wanyan Hongkang thought the discussion was over, and stood up suddenly: "Finished? Then I'll go back to sleep... uh..."

Wanyan Hongkang suddenly realized that something was wrong and sat down again in embarrassment.

The fourth aunt glared at him unhappily and ordered, "Please ask Mr. Shangguan to come in."

In a moment, Shangguan Luo was "invited" in.

The ropes that bound him had just been untied, and the marks on his wrists were still deep, and he looked a little disheveled.

But Shangguan Luo's gait was elegant, his demeanor was calm, and his gentlemanly demeanor was not diminished in the slightest.

As soon as he walked into the hall, his eyes were fixed on the two people at the top.

These two people should be the ones with the most say in the Prince of Yue's Palace now.

Shangguan Luo is in a job interview at this moment, so naturally he needs to see clearly who can decide his fate.

Li Taigong sat on the left side of the upper seat, lying high on a recliner.

He was covered with a thin blanket and had a scrutinizing smile on his face.

On the other side of the desk, sat an energetic old lady.

The old lady was leaning on a cane and looked at him sharply.

Princess Li sat next to her father, Li Taigong, and below her was her "son", the young prince Wanyan Hongkang (Yang Yuan).

Below Yang Yuan is "Li Xunfeng" (the real Wanyan Hongkang).

Sixth Uncle sat below Fourth Aunt, and there were two empty chairs beside him.

The fourth aunt smiled and said, "This must be Mr. Shangguan, right? I heard of your name when I was in Tai'an Prefecture.

It is my great fortune to meet Mr. Shangguan today. Please take a seat, sir."

When Shangguan Luo saw the other party's courtesy, he felt relieved.

After Shangguan Luo sat down, he told in detail without hiding anything about their plan to support Wanyan Yuanyun, collude with Hesheli and other tribes, intend to annex Wanyan Dari's forces in the ancient city of Longquan, and then fight for the "Du Bojilie".

After hearing this, Grandpa Li, Fourth Aunt and others couldn't help but feel secretly relieved.

If Yang Yuan had not acted decisively and killed Wanyan Yuanyun and captured Shangguan Luo by chance, they might have really suffered a big setback.

Shangguan Luo pondered for a moment, and then revealed another shocking secret.

In fact, he could have kept this secret to himself.

If he didn't say it, he would be leaving himself a way out.

However, this escape route was arranged for him by his sister, and he didn't want to leave.

This is also the rebellious psychology that Shangguan Luo developed due to his sister's long-term arbitrary behavior.

Once this rebellious mentality breaks out, it means that even if you tell me to go left, I will go right.

If you say it out loud, you will cut off your retreat.

But if you say it out loud, you can immediately gain the complete trust of the King of Yue's lineage.

King Wanyan Luti of Yue was the grandson of Wanyan Aguda, the founding emperor of Jin Dynasty. His father was Aguda's son Wanyan Wuliye.

Wanyan Wuliye had two sons. The eldest son, Wanyan Shi, had two sons, Wanyan Aleng and Wanyan Talan.

This pair of idiots were killed during the reign of Emperor Xizong.

Therefore, the lineage of Wuliye now only has the second son's branch left.

The eldest son of the second son's family is Donkey's Hoof, and he is qualified to compete for the throne!

Moreover, Wanyan Luti now occupies Dading Prefecture and is the first banner of resistance against the tyrant.

Isn't he more qualified to rule the world than Wanyan Yong?

After Shangguan Luo's analysis, he actually PUA himself.

He felt that his capture might be God's will.

It was God's will that helped him choose the person he should assist.

Shangguan Luo made up his mind and said, "Luo has another secret. Now that I have decided to surrender to the King of Yue, I am going to tell you all."

The fourth aunt's eyes shone, and she asked, "Mr. Shangguan, do you have anything else to say?"

Shangguan Luo said: "Wanyan Yuanyun is actually just a puppet supported by my sister and me.

Behind us, there is a real messenger of the Lord."

Li Taigong said in a deep voice: "Who?"

"The governor of Tokyo, Prince Ge, Wanyan Yong!"

When these words were spoken, everyone except Yang Yuan was shocked.

Wanyan Yongzheng raised the banner of loyalty and bravery in Tokyo Liaoyang, claiming that he would support the country and wipe out the rebels at all costs.

He called on loyal and righteous people from all sides to help him suppress the rebellion, with those who had money contributing money and those who had strength contributing manpower.

He also asked the court for permission to transport food and supplies to him from the Yalu River port, as if he was determined to fight the rebels to the death.

As a result...he had actually been planning a rebellion for a long time?

Following Shangguan Luo's introduction, everyone realized that Wanyan Yong had indeed harbored rebellious intentions.

The sudden rebellion of Wanyan Luti and Wanyan Dari disrupted his original plan.

Therefore, Wanyan Yong took advantage of the situation and raised the banner of loyalty to the emperor, gathering forces in Liaodong who were unwilling to submit to Wanyan Luti and Wanyan Dayu, and pooling everyone's manpower, material resources and financial resources to strengthen himself.

On the other hand, he instructed the brother and sister Shangguan Mingyue and Shangguan Luo to support a puppet in Shangjing.

Through this puppet, he united the power of the Shangjing dignitaries and strengthened the strength of the rebel group. The growth of the rebel forces further pushed the forces in Liaodong and even Shangjing who were unwilling to join the rebellion to move closer to him.

Among them was even Wanyan Yan, who was left behind in Shangjing.

When all the powerful people in Shangjing gathered together, the Shangjing City where Wanyan Yan stayed was like a lone boat in the stormy waves.

At this time, Wanyan Yong, the righteous leader of Liaodong, extended an olive branch to him. Do you think he would accept it or not?
In this way, when the time was ripe, Wanyan Yong turned the flag of loyalty over and over and turned it into a flag of rebellion.

He then took over the rebel forces that were gathered for him by the puppets.

Until then……

When Li Taigong and others thought of this, they couldn't help but feel shocked and scared, but also felt a kind of inexplicable joy.

They were happy because Wanyan Yong of Liaoyang Prefecture in Tokyo was now a thorn in their side.

With such a loyal force stationed there, even if Wanyan Yong did nothing, the rebels would be restrained and cautious.

Now that they knew that this fellow had harbored rebellious intentions for a long time and was actually their "accomplice", they no longer had to worry about Wanyan Yong's backstab.

At least, when the imperial court was still stronger than the rebels, Wanyan Yong would never stab them in the back and cause the rebels to suffer heavy losses.

What is frightening is that this person is so insidious and this plan is so vicious.

If Shangguan Luo had not revealed Wanyan Yong's background today, everyone would have put their heads on the line and fought Wanyan Liang to the death, and in the end, Wanyan Yong would probably have taken advantage of the situation and reap the benefits.

Yang Yuan was also surprised, but his surprise was different from that of Li Taigong and others.

Li Taigong and others were surprised that Wanyan Yong had long been planning a rebellion.

Yang Yuan knew this from the very beginning.

What surprised him was that Wanyan Yong had actually reached out to Shangjing so early and promoted and utilized this "Dubojilie Conference".

Seeing that everyone was shocked and whispering, Yang Yuan cleared his throat and said, "Wan Yanyong wants to have it both ways, this plan is really sinister.

However, now that we know it, there is no need to worry, and we can even make use of it.

The most important thing for us right now is to take over the position of 'Du Bo Ji Lie' and use this to unite the forces of all parties in Shangjing."

Grandpa Li and Fourth Aunt both collected their thoughts and nodded slowly.

Yang Yuan was right. Wanyan Yong's plan was indeed sinister, but now that they knew Wanyan Yong's background, there was nothing to be afraid of.

Now we should focus on the Dubojilie Conference. It is crucial to fight for the position of alliance leader.

Shangguan Luo looked at Yang Yuan with relief.

Everyone was shocked by the news, except for the young prince who calmed down first.

My choice was right. This man is indeed a great man and is definitely not weaker than Wanyan Yong.

Wanyan Luti might be just a reckless man, but the young prince in front of him has the potential to be a wise leader, so that's fine.

When Wanyan Hongkang heard this, he temporarily put aside his ambition to be the military commander of Wei, and rubbed his hands eagerly, saying:

"That's easy! Since Shangguan Luo has already convinced several major tribes, let's let Shangguan Luo tell them to surrender. Then we can defeat the Hesheli tribe together.

By then, we will have allied tribes, plus Puchaye, Hesheli, Nalanbuha, Wujihe, and Wanyan Darui's family. Hahahaha, looking at the entire Huining Prefecture, who else will be there?"

There was a flash of disdain in Shangguan Luo's eyes, but it was not obvious.

This idiot can sit here, so he is obviously the number one figure in the Prince of Yue's Palace and is not someone he can afford to offend, at least not now.

Shangguan Luo was about to explain, but Yang Yuan said, "Brother Xunfeng, it's not that simple.

The Puchaye, Hesheli, Nalanbuha, and Ujihe tribes were all the tribes that did not receive our warning when they were in Yanjing, and they hold a grudge against us.

The reason they were willing to support Wanyan Yuanyun was because Yuanyun wanted to replace me.

For them, supporting Yuan Yun is revenge against us."

"Uh..., if that's the case, then he's useless, right?"

Wanyan Hongkang pointed at Shangguan Luo and said angrily, "I thought we had captured a great treasure.

What's the point of discussing it? If we can't convince them, then just beat them. Even if they are beaten into submission, that's still submission.

As for him..."

Wanyan Hongkang pinched his chin and looked at Shangguan Luo, his eyes suddenly lit up: "How about castrating him?
From now on, he will stay in our palace and be a eunuch. It’s time for our Yue Palace to use eunuchs as well.”

The Jin Dynasty began to use eunuchs to serve in the palace after they destroyed the Liao Dynasty and seized a large number of Liao eunuchs.

Because the Jin Dynasty's development time was too short, its systems in various aspects could not keep up with the maturity.

Therefore, until now, the Jin Dynasty has not established a special eunuch agency, and the various royal palaces do not even use eunuchs.

Wanyan Hongkang also spent two years in Shandong, which gave him such insights.

Otherwise he wouldn't know that such a species exists in the world.

Shangguan Luo was so angry that his face turned purple after hearing what he said.

Yang Yuan pretended to be angry and said, "Cousin Xunfeng, don't joke around. Mr. Shangguan is a famous scholar and should not be offended."

Yang Yuan gave Shangguan Luo an apologetic smile and gave a look to Li Taigong.

Li Taigong covered his mouth and coughed, saying, "Um...Xunfeng, you must be tired after fighting for half a day, so go back and rest. You can listen to me for the rest."

"it is good!"

When Wanyan Hongkang heard this, he stood up readily and walked out.

He wanted to drink rice porridge, he wanted to eat a big white pear, and he was already tired of talking nonsense here.

Just fight, why bother discussing it, so boring!

Princess Li looked at her son's back and shook her head helplessly. This son is really... oh...

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "Mr. Shangguan is a famous scholar of his generation, known to everyone in the world.

Now, Hongkang wants to take you as his military advisor and give you advice from time to time. I wonder if you are willing?"

Shangguan Luo was overjoyed, and immediately stood up and saluted, saying: "Luo has great ambitions, but he can never realize them.

Seeing the young prince today is like seeing the sun after the clouds have cleared, and I can finally see where the road leads.

If the young prince does not abandon me, Luo is willing to serve as my lord and follow you day and night!"

Yang Yuan quickly stood up and helped him up, saying happily: "Thanks to Mr. Shangguan's help, Hongkang is even more powerful!"

Princess Li looked at the two of them holding hands and looking at each other with envy.

Fortunately, my father knew that Hongkang was not smart enough, so he persuaded Master Yang to be his military advisor.

Look at how Mr. Yang recruits talents.

My stupid son, oh...

……

The riverside at night.

The temperature is very low on autumn nights in the mountains.

Shangguan Mingyue felt cold physically, but her heart was even colder.

What she was proud of were, first, her appearance and figure, and second, her wealth of strategies.

But now it’s all gone…

If you are as ugly as Wuyan, what good is it even if you have a good figure? Can you still meet people?

The deepest scar on her face, with the torn muscles turned outward, made her originally beautiful face look like a ghost.

She herself was scared when she saw it, so who could ignore it?

What’s the use of having a lot of strategies if you don’t have a face that can make men fall in love with you?
She didn't want to be a staff member who hid behind the great hero, offering him advice and strategies.

Could it be possible for a woman like her to be appointed as prime minister, given a title of nobility, and enter the Lingyan Pavilion?
Even if she could, that's not what she wanted.

What she wants is to rule the world with her beloved man!
The Emperor of Heaven and the Empress of Heaven, the two saints, preside over the court and enjoy supreme glory side by side.

But now, it's all ruined.

She had absolute confidence that one day she would be able to conquer Wanyan Yong and replace Wulinda's position in the heart of that affectionate man.

But now, what else can she fight for?
“Ah~~Ah~~~”

Shangguan Mingyue screamed madly, as mournful as a night owl.

The night birds in the forest were startled and flew away.

Shangguan Mingyue grabbed her own face fiercely and inserted her fingers into the wound. The blood that had already stopped flowing out again, staining her fingertips red.

Her bloody hands slowly slid down her face, revealing her almost crazy eyes.

"Wan, Yan, Hong, Kang! I want you to die!"

She stood up slowly and clenched her fists.

From the moment she was disfigured, the talented woman from Beijing, Shangguan Mingyue, disappeared.

Her dream of ascending the throne of Queen and ruling the world with her man was shattered.

From this moment on, she lives only for revenge.

Wanyan Hongkang simply destroyed her appearance and took away her present and future.

The same goes for her. As long as she simply takes Wanyan Hongkang's life, she can take away Wanyan Hongkang's present and future!

A ghostly shadow quietly disappeared from the creek at the foot of the mountain.

……

Shangguan Luo was appointed as military advisor by Wanyan Hongkang, so naturally he had to show off his knowledge in the hope of gaining the attention of the Prince of Yue's Palace.

Shangguan Luo said: "If the Puchaye, Hesheli, Nalanbuha, and Wujihe tribes want to gain a better position in the future resistance against Wanyan Liang, they need to support someone who can respect them, and this person must be named Wanyan.

Now that Wanyan Yuanyun is dead, who can they support?
At present, the only ones who are as qualified as the King of Yue to compete for this position and are willing to stand up against Wanyan Liang are the King of Yue (Wanyan Luti), the King of Zhao (Wanyan Dayu) and the King of Zhenzhu Sheyema.

Wanyan Darui had never expected that the dignitaries in the north would nominate "Du Bojilie", so no one from the tribe who could take on the important task was sent back to the capital, so there was no need to worry about it.

The King of Pearls, Sheyema, was supported by the Tudan, Yanzhan and Wuyan tribes.

The territories of Puchaye, Hesheli, Nalanbuha and Wujihe were too far away from Sheyema's territory and it was difficult for them to have an impact on King Zhenzhu.

Moreover, if they surrendered to Sheyema at this time, they could only grab some leftovers from the Tudan, Yanzhan and Wuyan tribes.

This is our chance to win them over.”

The fourth aunt pondered and said, "But when we reported the news to Yanjing before, we deliberately omitted them.

How can we win them over when they are now filled with resentment towards us?"

Shangguan Luo asked, "Old Lady, who wrote that letter?"

The fourth aunt said, "Wanyan Darui."

Shangguan Luo blinked and said, "Since it is a letter written by the King of Zhao, what does it have to do with our Yue Palace?"

The fourth aunt was startled, and suddenly burst into laughter.

Shangguan Luo said: "Of course, if we say that our King of Yue is unaware of this, they may not believe it.

But, as long as we give them a way out and lure them with benefits, they will have no choice but to accept the offer. "

Li Taigong said: "According to your opinion, this plan is feasible.

However, the conference is only six days away. We need to go there at least three days in advance.

So, we only have three days left.

These tribes are located in different places. Even if the negotiations with each of them go smoothly, we won’t be able to run all of them.”

Shangguan Luo nodded and said, "This is indeed a problem.

But no one can change time, we can only fight for each one we get.”

Yang Yuan said: "I'd like to trouble the military advisor to rank them according to the situations of these families and the temperaments of their leaders.

During these three days, we will try our best to win over the tribes that are most likely to be persuaded first.

As for the others, we can only act according to circumstances.”

Shangguan Luo looked at Yang Yuan and said in a deep voice, "It's just that, to discuss important matters with these big Bojins, you, the young prince, need to come in person."

Princess Yue exclaimed, "Kang'er is going to go in person? Isn't that too dangerous?"

Li Taigong also frowned and said, "Does Kang'er have to go there in person for this matter?"

No matter whether they are sincere or not, this kind of care always makes people feel warm.

Yang Yuan glanced at them and said, "Except for the Hesheli tribe, which is now at loggerheads with us, the other tribes may have resentment towards us, but they will not tear each other apart.

What's more, we want to do something mutually beneficial with them.

Those who benefit the world will be supported by the world. What the world supports, though high, is not dangerous. What danger can there be?

Shangguan Luo said happily: "My lord, you will understand."

He was sure that this was indeed a wise leader.

His choice was right!

The fourth aunt slapped the armrest of the chair and said straightforwardly, "Let's do it.

But what about the Hesheli tribe? Since we want to fight for it, should we still fight?"

Yang Yuan and Shangguan Luo said in unison: "Fight! We must fight. The harder the better!"

(End of this chapter)