Chapter 250

Ye Xiaotian, Kuai Peng, and Ma Qiancheng were sitting quietly in a teahouse in the Chongqing prefecture. The business of this teahouse was originally very prosperous. However, Yang Yinglong had besieged the city several times. Every time he conquered the city, he would go on a killing spree. His cruel acts of burning, killing, and raping scared many of the merchants and common people in Chongqing. Therefore, every time Yang Yinglong retreated, there would be a group of people who were previously hesitant who fled in fright.

Other than the soldiers wandering around the city, there were also poor commoners who couldn't escape. There were no customers in such a large teahouse. There were only the three of them on the three floors, as if they had booked the entire place.

The waiters had either been fired or fled. The old shopkeeper didn't have a son, only a daughter who was already married. His only tie was the teahouse that he had managed for half his life, so he hadn't left yet.

In the cold and cheerless teahouse, the three cobblers sat on the third floor. Looking out of the window, they could see an endless stream of commoners rushing out of the city. Although Ma Qiancheng didn't speak, he was looking around. There wasn't a moment of silence. Kuai Peng spun his teacup and frowned in thought.

Ye Xiaotian looked at one and then the other and asked, "Have you two thought of a good plan?"

Ma Qiancheng turned his head and said disapprovingly, "Really, Lord Governor. What's there to worry about? In my opinion, we should just capture his entire family. If he leads the army to battle, then it's fine. If he refuses to go, then kill his entire family!"

Ye Xiao said, "If we force him to go, what if he doesn't put his heart into it and suffers a defeat?"

"Kill his entire family!"

"If we force him like this, what if he decides to join Yang Yinglong?"

"Kill his entire family!"

Ye Xiaotian smiled bitterly and said, "Pretend I didn't ask."

Kuai Peng said in a low voice, "Brother, I am also a general, so I understand the temperament of generals. Although this Liu Dadao comes from a general family and didn't rise step by step from an ordinary soldier, he has been in the army for a long time. Looking at his behavior, he has quite a strong military habit. "

Ye Xiaotian said, "The people I am most unfamiliar with are the Ming army's people. What do you think we should do with such a person?"

Kuai Peng shook his head and sighed, "It's difficult. You can't reason with such a person."

Ye Xiaotian said, "Even if we can't reason with him, there has to be a reason, right? If he is amenable to coaxing but not coercion, then we can move his heart? If he is amenable to coaxing but not coaxing, then let. If he likes wine, women, wealth, and temper, we can also cater to his tastes. "

Kuai Peng said, "This person is very loyal, because he has a good relationship with Yang Yinglong, he is unwilling to fight with him. It won't work. "Kuai Peng said," This person values loyalty. Because he is close to Yang Yinglong, he is not willing to fight with him.

Ye Xiaotian thought for a long time. His eyes lit up and he said, "A general family is also a family. What is the most important thing for a family with a legacy? "

Ma Qiancheng had more say than Kuai Peng on this point, so he immediately said, "The inheritance and continuation of the family! That is more important than your own life. Also, you can't harm the family's interests. Otherwise, you will be the sinner of the whole family and will never be able to raise your head. "

Ye Xiaotian clapped his hands and said, "Then why don't we start from this aspect?"

Kuai Peng and Ma Qiancheng looked at each other and turned to Ye Xiaotian at the same time, saying in unison, "What should we do?"

…

Liu Ting was waving a large saber, whistling through the air as he practiced on the drill ground in the backyard. His bulging muscles looked very frightening.

Liu Ting's broadsword weighed 120 Jin. In fact, he was used to weighing it in terms of Han Jin. If it was converted to Jin in the future, it should be more than 50 Jin. A broadsword that weighed more than 50 Jin was already quite frightening. An ordinary person would only be able to wield a broadsword that weighed three to five Jin a few times before losing strength.

This saber was mainly used to charge and break through enemy lines. To a certain extent, it could borrow the horse's strength, but it was still an extremely heavy weapon. If it was heavy armor, there was no need to use the blade to break it. This saber could be used as a hammer to smash the "tin can".

However, such a heavy saber could be easily lifted by a general like Liu Ting, who had been training since childhood and was born with courage.

Of course, not to mention 120 catties, even if it was three to five times heavier, with Liu Ting's courage, he could still swing it. However, he couldn't fight for long. Also, the horse would be like carrying two to three people at the same time, so it wouldn't be able to support it.

Liu Dadao swung his saber like a wheel, flashing and moving on the drill ground. Under the wooden shed at the side of the drill ground, more than 20 beautiful girls in short clothes watched with delight, clapping and cheering for him from time to time.

These girls were all Liu Dadao's concubines. Liu Dadao loved beauties and had more than 20 beautiful concubines, all from Yan and Zhao. The reason why he chose so many women here was because Jiangnan women were delicate and timid. When Liu Dadao chose his concubines, not only did they have to be beautiful, they also had to be strong women who had practiced martial arts.

Therefore, his concubines were all female heroes who were good at riding horses and wielding weapons. If any one of them went out alone, even three to five men would not be able to get close to them. Although their martial arts weren't as powerful as Liu Ting's, they were enough to dominate the army.

At this time, the housekeeper Wu Er hurried to the drill ground. When he saw that the Vice Commander was in the middle of training, he didn't dare to disturb him. He glanced under the shed and saw a girl with bright eyes and white teeth, almond eyes and peach cheeks. It was the Seventh Madam that the Vice Commander liked the most, so he immediately went over.

Wu Er glanced over to the side of the Seventh Madam and said a few words in a low voice. The Seventh Madam's pretty face immediately changed and she immediately stood up and shouted towards the drill ground, "Master, please take a rest, I have something to say to you."

Liu Dadao waved a few more moves and raised his sabre in the air. He then walked down the shed empty-handed. The sabre behind him fell straight down from the air and with a "keng" sound, it pierced half a foot into the hard ground and stood there perfectly straight.

A concubine quickly went up to greet him and handed over a towel that had just been thrown into the water. Liu Dadao took it and wiped his face, neck and hands. He also took a cup of tea and drank it in one gulp. Only then did he walk over to the Seventh Madam's side and asked with a smile, "What do you want to say to me?"

The Seventh Madam's face darkened as she said to Wu Er, "Housekeeper Wu, you speak."

Wu Er said with fear and trepidation, "Master, there are many unknown people outside our residence. They are sneaking around and they don't seem to be good people."

Liu Dadao couldn't help but laugh and scolded with a smile, "You idiot, I thought it was something big. Where are we, ah? Don't tell me you're afraid that some blind little thief will break into my residence and rob it? "

Wu Er replied, "If they were bandits, this lowly one would not be afraid. It's just that these people … Master, when Chen San 'er went out to buy some vegetables, he vaguely heard them whispering to each other. They had a capital accent and seemed to mention the Imperial Secret Service."

"What?"

During the Wanli years, the Brocade Guard had risen and fallen several times. They had reached a stage where they were gradually growing in power. Although they weren't as powerful as when Wei Zhongxian was in power, the Brocade Guard's name was already illustrious. Liu Dadao's expression changed, "The Brocade Guard? Are they hiding their whereabouts to monitor my mansion? "

The Seventh Madam worriedly said, "Master, could it be … because Master is unwilling to lead an expedition against Yang Yinglong and has aroused the suspicions of the court?"

Liu Ting's face immediately darkened. Other than this, he really couldn't think of any other reason. Could it be that the court is really suspicious of me? I've just returned from the war against the Japanese and killed the Japanese in Korea. I've done a great service to the country. The court can't be so heartless, right?

But when he thought about it again, he realized that he was unwilling to fight a warlord who had raised his flag to rebel because of their old friendship. The imperial court might not necessarily take his past meritorious service into account. Liu Ting hesitated again.

At this time, Liu Ting's concubines surrounded him, all of them had worried expressions. Seeing this, Liu Ting laughed loudly, "What are you all doing? It's not like it's you men who are going to die. Get lost! Don't make a mournful face to make laozi unhappy. "

Liu Ting patted his chest and proudly said, "My father is Guangzhou's Zongbing and I am Sichuan's Zongbing's Zongbing. We are loyal to the country and have outstanding achievements. Who dares to touch me? It's fine … "

The concubines were still talking when Liu Ting impatiently waved his hand, "Alright, alright. I said it's fine. Don't be noisy. Disperse, disperse."

The concubines did not dare to say anything and dispersed one after another. As soon as the concubines left, Liu Ting's relaxed expression was immediately replaced by a gloomy one.

The most favored Seventh Madame did not leave with the concubines. She walked to his side and placed her slender and soft hand on his thick and sturdy shoulder. She worriedly said, "Master, the court has even mobilized the Imperial Bodyguards. I'm afraid they are really suspicious of you. Our small arms are no match for the thighs. I'm afraid the threat of Bozhou is more important to the Emperor than Borbai or the Japanese invasion. At this time, Master, you have used all sorts of excuses and are unwilling to send troops. I'm afraid … "

Liu Ting awkwardly said, "But … Yang Yinglong and I have always had a good relationship. The court is so big and has so many soldiers. Why do I have to make him my enemy? I … I can't do it! "

Liu Ting was not only lustful, but also greedy for money. He had received many generous gifts from Yang Yinglong. He was also a person who valued loyalty. If he mixed up the big picture with his personal feelings, he would not be able to take a firm stand.

Seventh Madame frowned slightly and said, "But the court has been training soldiers for thousands of days. Now is the time for you to serve the court. But you refuse to go and abandon righteousness for your personal feelings. Will the court forgive you because of your past contributions? You must know that if they forgive you today, how can they instruct other generals tomorrow? "

Seventh Madame faintly said, "If they treat you as a traitor, I'm afraid not only will Master be in trouble, but Master and the entire Liu family will …"

The gloominess on Liu Ting's face became heavier and heavier.

In a restaurant diagonally opposite the Liu residence, Ma Qiancheng looked out and said worriedly, "I say, Old Fu, why is there no movement inside? Don't tell me they didn't notice at all?"

Kuai Peng disdainfully said, "Nonsense! Don't tell them to wear flying fish robes and wander around the Liu family's door? Besides, it's too late to make the robes now. Don't worry, I've been in the Brocade Guard for many years. I know how to do things. The people I send are smart enough. I'm sure they'll think they're spies from the Brocade Guard. "

As the two were talking, they saw Liu Ting in military uniform hurrying out of the door of the military headquarters. Kuai Peng immediately became spirited and said, "He's here! Little Ma, it's up to you now. "

Ye Xiaotian looked at Ma Qiancheng and said apologetically, "Qiancheng, your brother …"

Ma Qiancheng's expression suddenly became gloomy. He smiled and nodded at him, saying, "You don't have to say it. In order to kill Yang Yinglong, I'm willing to do anything, anything!"