As soon as Li Yijie sat down, he saw a sheepskin scroll spread out on the table. It looked like a map, but the map was circled in red. Dorgon said, "Isn't that a map of the route to attack Tongguan in the future? It still needs to be perfected. Gentlemen, please take a look at this place, the terrain is strategic, easy to defend but difficult to attack. The charging army is also very confident, hence they are lacking in military strength. " He then pointed to another area on the map that was circled in red and said, "This is the only way for the enemy to transport their supplies. This Prince will set up an ambush here. If one side of the two armies has no supplies, they will be utterly defeated in a few days. Then from here … to here … we will surround them from both sides and catch them unprepared … "While talking, he pointed to the map. Li Yijie did not understand anything about military operations and warfare, he was confused, but he still clapped his hands and praised," Wangye really commands troops like a deity, rarely seen in the world! "
Dorgon was very proud of himself. Jiang Liechen suddenly said, "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind." "That's right," Dorgon said, "Ben Wang is that oriole." With a cold laugh Jiang Liechen said, "You actually understand," Dorgon heard something in his tone, it did not sound like he was praising Dorgon.
Jiang Liechen said, "There is a saying in the Art of War, 'War is a matter of national importance, a place of life and death, the way of survival and destruction; it must be observed carefully. Therefore, it is divided into five parts: the first is Dao, the second is Heaven, the third is Earth, the fourth is General, and the fifth is Fa. The Dao is to command the people's agreement, to live and die, to live and die without fear of danger. The Heaven is Yin and Yang, cold and heat, and the time system. The Earth is near and far, dangerous, broad and narrow, and life and death. The General is wisdom, faith, benevolence, courage, and strictness. The Fa is Song system, official road, and main use. ' The way to victory is nothing more than 'knowing how to use the enemy's stratagem, attacking the enemy when they are unprepared, and surprising the enemy.' During the battle, if the enemy is able to follow Wangye's plan, it will be the best. However, the enemy is not a good-for-nothing, there is no way they can be casually slaughtered. Moreover, the Manchurian Qing army was too scattered, they were alone, their military strength was thin, the enemy could break through them one by one. If Chuang Wang Li sent more troops here to block the reinforcements, Shi Sheng could attack or retreat, and he would be in an invincible position. If the enemy wants to win, it will be even easier. "
Dorgon was deep in thought for half a day before finally saying, "Jiang Gongzi's insight is unique, indeed it was Ben Wang's mistake. What do you think we should do?" Jiang Liechen said, "Whoever first enters the battlefield and waits for the enemy to escape, then enters the battlefield and rushes forward to fight will be exhausted. Therefore, those who are good at fighting can control others, but not be controlled by them … "
Hearing this, Chu Menglin was bored; he raised his eyebrows and said, "If you want to deal with Li Zicheng, why would you need to go to such great trouble? I have heard that he is a person who cannot be helped up, and he is not much better than the previous Emperor Chongzhen. At the same time, he was suspicious of his subordinates, causing the morale of the army to crumble and the people to lose their support. Many of the surrendered generals defected to the other camps. General Li Yan has gone through fire and water with him, setting up not a few heroic contributions, together they conquered the country, but he also met with a fatal disaster. Ever since Yuan Chonghuan's son, Yuan Chengzhi, took the Golden Snake Sword and left, he no longer has any elite troops and strong generals under his command, he is an arrow at the end of its flight … "
With a cold laugh Jiang Liechen said, "You can make him sound even more useless. This kind of opponent has been attacking for a long time without success, the Qing army will not look good." It was only then did Chu Menglin realize his slip of the tongue; he was about to apologize when Dorgon said, "Miss Chu's knowledge and experience is indeed extensive. Ben Wang wants to discuss something with everybody, I wonder if it is possible?"
Li Yijie said, "If Wangye has any order, Zaixia will obey." Dorgon smiled slightly and said, "Everybody present is a young hero. This time we are fighting with our backs to the river, success or failure will depend on this one move. If we can get everybody's help, our Great Qing army will be like a tiger with wings, invincible. Ha ha, ha ha! "The last two laughs were very heroic, as if the world was already in his pocket.
Cao Zhenyan happily said, "That's very good," he said, "Today at the Banished Immortal Building, I also had the same intention." Dorgon laughed and said, "You have not served under my banner for so many years in vain, you actually understand ben Wang's intention." Cao Zhenyan laughed and said, "Just like Wangye, Subordinate Officer is thirsty for talent." Dorgon laughed several more times before asking, "Li Shaoxia, what do you think?"
Li Yijie's mind was in a mess, but one by one his Shifu's teachings from the past appeared in his mind. He only vaguely knew that if he helped the Manchurians to enter the Pass, it would be an act of treason and heresy. Just now he had righteously and sternly accused the Kongtong Sect's Sect Leader of deceiving his own master and destroying his own ancestor; how could he personally commit such an evil deed? Immediately he cupped his fist and said, "I am indebted to Wangye for thinking highly of me. It's just that Zaixia and Shimei have another important matter to attend to, we have already been delayed for several days, we do not dare to delay any longer."
Dorgon's countenance sank; he coldly said, "You don't need to find those excuses. You just don't want to help us attack the Han people, do you?" Li Yijie sternly said, "If Wangye wants to have this idea, there is nothing wrong with it; that is indeed one of the reasons."
Cao Zhenyan saw the two of them had reached an impasse; if he continued to ignore them, he was afraid they would immediately turn hostile. Thereupon he changed the subject and said, "That Soul Severing Tears Scripture you are talking about is so marvelous that when you find it, why don't you open Wangye's eyes with me first?" Shen Shiyun faintly said, "What's there to see? It is an inauspicious object; it is precisely because of it that my family is ruined and my people are dead. "
As soon as her voice fell, everybody's eyes turned toward her. First of all, since she sat down she had been quietly drinking tea, nobody paid any attention to her. Second of all, what she said was too shocking. Li Yijie said, "Yun 'er … this … you are …"
With a bitter smile Shen Shiyun said, "Just now Wangye and everybody were discussing important military matters, it was inconvenient for me to say too much. I am just a weak woman with no one to rely on; if not for the fact that I have nowhere else to go, I would not come here to seek refuge. " While saying that, she took out an envelope from her pocket and presented it to Dorgon with both hands. She said, "This is my father's handwritten letter. Wangye will know everything as soon as you read it." Dorgon was very puzzled; he reached out to take the envelope. He saw that although the envelope was slightly yellowed, it was still very smooth, without any corner or crease. He thought it must have been well preserved along the way. He took out the letter and looked at it carefully.
Shen Shiyun turned toward everybody else; tears were rolling down her cheeks. In a soft voice she said, "Previously I did not tell everybody, that is Yun 'er's fault. Because of Little Ping's betrayal, I have always been suspicious and fearful of everyone. However, along the way, everybody has treated me so well. Yun 'er remembers it in my heart, I do not dare to forget it. Now I owe you an explanation. " She gently picked up the teacup and said, "Jiang Gongzi, you once asked me why I am so concerned about the Shadowless Mountain Villa case. That is because … I am the daughter of Er Zhuangzhu, my real name is Shen Shiyun. The Devil Cult heard the rumor that the Wulin world's most valuable treasure, the Soul Severing Tear, was in my family, so they came to snatch it. When they could not find it, they killed dozens of people in my family. My father risked his life to protect me and my maid Xiaoping and escape, but … but she also died. This blood feud is on my shoulders; no matter what, I must avenge it. "At first she was about to cry, but toward the end her voice was very firm.
Li Yijie was moved. "Yun 'er, don't worry," he said, "Your business is my business. In the future if I see people from the Devil Cult, I will kill one if I see one, I will kill two if I see two. I will definitely seek justice for you!" "Thank you very much, Li Dage," Shen Shiyun said, "But this matter is very dangerous, I don't want you to get involved."
By this time Dorgon had finished reading the letter. He sighed and said, "Your father is well-versed in both the pen and the sword; he is indeed a rare talent in the Wulin world. Not long ago this Prince met with him, who would have thought that after parting that day, today we will part forever. The world is changing, I cannot help but sigh. " He sighed again and said, "Miss Shen, please don't worry. Your father and I are friends who have gone through life and death together, I will definitely not ignore his orphan. You can live in my mansion with peace of mind, nobody will dare to bully you. "" Thank you very much, Wangye, "Shen Shiyun said. "Thank you very much," she said, "It's just that I have to avenge my family, little girl cannot hide in here for the rest of my life and drag out an ignoble existence."
Dorgon said, "If you want to take revenge, you don't have to rush." While saying that, he lightly clapped his hands and ordered a servant who came forward, "You go and tidy up the Huxin Dian and let Miss Shen live there." The servant complied and left. Dorgon explained, "The Huxin Dian is a side hall next to the 'Huxin Dian'. No one has lived there for many years, but the scenery is beautiful, the environment is quiet and secluded. I only hope Miss Shen will not find it too shabby."
Shen Shiyun said, "Wangye is willing to give me shelter, I am already extremely grateful, how can I have any complaint? Besides, I am no longer the rich young miss of the past. " Dorgon said, "Then this Prince can set my heart at ease. You tidy up, I will find another servant to take you there." Shen Shiyun said, "I ran away from home in a hurry, empty-handed, the only money I have was cheated out of me, there is nothing to tidy up." Dorgon sighed and said, "Pitiful, pitiful!"
The servant took Shen Shiyun away, leaving everyone else with their own thoughts. Nangong Xue could not help but ask, "Does Wangye know about the 'Tears of Severing Soul'?" Dorgon said, "I do not know. Today is the first time I have heard about it from all of you. Speaking of which, this Prince has no interest in Jianghu matters. " Nangong Xue rolled her eyes and said, "I am just thinking that the Tears of Severing Soul are probably still in the hands of the Devil Cult. If we can find the Tears of Severing Soul, we can find the Devil Cult and avenge Yun-er. Wangye's influence is spread all over the country, north and south, it will be easy for you to keep an eye out for us. Once you have any news, please inform me. "
Li Yijie raised her hand and slammed it heavily on the table, causing the teacups to bounce up. She angrily said, "Even if we have to search to the ends of the earth, we will find these demons and seek justice for Yun-er!" Nangong Xue hurriedly agreed, "That's right." Dorgon waved his hand and said, "Very well, I will keep an eye out for you. Now that an old friend has passed away, I am afraid we will not be able to entertain you properly. Official Cao, I will have to trouble you to see the guests out for this Prince. "
Cao Zhenyan saw the guests out of the mansion and urged again, "Young Hero Li, please reconsider what this Prince and I have discussed. After this matter is settled, you will be considered a hero of the founding of our country."
Li Yijie, however, was only thinking about Shen Shiyun. He thought about the first time they met in the Agarwood Courtyard, her charm when she was playing the piano and singing, her panic when she was being molested by those villains, her gratitude when he stepped forward to help her out of her predicament, her charming yet slightly questioning smile, and her cleverness when they were traveling together. Her voice, her face, and her smile flashed before his eyes. Although they did not talk much, it was good to be able to see her often. After parting today, henceforth they would be separated on different sides of the world. He did not know when he would be able to see her again. Suddenly he felt a surge of sadness, as if the song had come to an end and the people had left. He also thought, "If I could marry Yun 'er, and find a quiet place with mountains and rivers to live in seclusion, no longer meddling in Jianghu affairs. The two of us would work from dawn to dusk, and rest from dawn to dusk. In our free time, she would play the guqin to accompany us, and we would have our children around us. If life could be like this, even the immortals would not be happier than I am." He could not restrain a smile from appearing on the corner of his mouth, but he also knew that this matter was impossible; in the end it was just an empty dream. His countenance turned sad again. Right now he just wanted to find a place to get drunk; it would be best if he did not know about this matter.
Nangong Xue saw Li Yijie's dejected expression, but there was nothing she could do. She said apologetically, "Official Cao, although you have seen me off for a thousand li, in the end we must part. Let us part here." Supporting Li Yijie, she left. Chu Menglin was not his usual self; he only looked pensive, and did not say anything to persuade them to stay. Cao Zhenyan ignored her even more. He turned to Jiang Liechen and said, "Jiang Gongzi, I also know that Shen Aotian. His talent and martial arts are far inferior to Gongzi's. If I could work with Gongzi, it would be my good fortune of three lifetimes." Jiang Liechen did not express his opinion. Chu Menglin said he had a headache and insisted on finding an inn to rest for the night. Jiang Liechen also let him be.
Chu Menglin did not say anything from beginning to end; she sat quietly on the edge of the bed in the guest room. It was not until the third watch of the night, when she reckoned that everyone else was fast asleep, that she picked up the sword on the table and quietly leaped out of the window. She walked very fast, and in a short time she arrived at the Prince's mansion. It was just that the courtyard walls were very high; if she wanted to force her way in, it would be impossible. She had to go around to the main entrance.
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