The Grandmaster Strategist

On September 30th, the twenty-seventh year of Dayongwuwei, Jiang Haitao's wedding was successfully held despite unexpected changes. In order to prevent the guests from returning disappointed, the Fair was held as scheduled, taking advantage of the good opportunity of the large number of guests from all over. , the success of the Treasure Fair will naturally attract more merchants to invest in ocean trade, so Hai Wuya and Hai Li, who are responsible for organizing the grand event, have taken great pains. It is rare that there are nobles from Dayong, Northern Han, and Southern Chu here. This invitation Naturally, the post had been sent over a long time ago, and attached to the post was a list of the treasures that would be auctioned at the treasure fair, including many priceless exotic treasures, so it also aroused the interest of these top ministers in the country. Moreover, they all received a message from Jiang Zhe, and they had to wait until October 2nd to wait for the welcoming ship. If they did not attend this rare treasure meeting, it would make people think that the changes in the East China Sea had a special impact on them. , so everyone participated in the event. The exotic treasures that Hai Zhongying brought out were really dazzling, which made everyone feel that the trip was worthwhile. The distinguished guests from the East China Sea who attended this event: King Li Xian of Qi, King Li Kang of Qing, Princess Lin Bi of Jiaping, Princess Hongxia Lin Tong, General Lu Can of Southern Chu, and Lords of the East China Sea Jiang Yong, Jiang Haitao and his son, were the most distinguished among the participants. The figures who attract everyone's attention are all important ministers of various countries. Everyone pays attention to their every move, hoping to see some clues. After all, everyone knows that today's world is already full of wars and dark clouds. Although Donghai has stayed out of the matter for the time being, once the war breaks out, the lives and fortunes of these businessmen with wealth in various countries may depend on these people's thoughts.

On the first day of October, Nanchu's boat first left the East China Sea. After Lu Can left the sphere of influence of the East China Sea Navy, the first thing he did was to go to the secret cabin at the bottom of the ship to meet an envoy from Nanchu who was not supposed to be there. The person on the boat——Wei Ying.

Wei Ying, who had a cold expression and a sinister look in his eyes, saw Lu Can walk in and said sarcastically: "General Lu is very cautious. He didn't come to meet me until today. But I don't know what General Lu wants to do with me?"

Lu Can said calmly: "Master Wei just didn't dare to disturb the people in Donghai, so he was captured without mercy. And doesn't Master Wei thank me for the warning?"

A cold smile appeared on Wei Ying's face, and he said: "Yes, I should thank General Lu. General Lu sent people to use the signal agreed upon by me and Lord Fu in advance to spread the news, so I took my subordinates to evacuate." Arriving on the Nanchu envoy's ship, it's a pity that the ones waiting for me are General Lu's Jingwei. Now all my subordinates have been killed and captured by General Lu. Now that the ship has left the country, the general is here to settle matters with Wei. In this case, why not give this seat to Dayong? In this way, wouldn’t the general’s benefits be even greater?”

Lu Can sighed and said: "Why do you have to say angry words, your Majesty? I couldn't help what happened this time. Prime Minister Shang was going to kill someone with a borrowed knife and trapped Lu in the East China Sea. I really wanted to kill Fu Yulun and your Majesty. This will prevent me, Nan Chu, from following in the footsteps of Dayong. However, I know very well that if I do this, I will fall out with the monk. The minister is the ancestor of the king and controls the internal affairs of the country. If the general does not He, until Dayong goes south, our Nanchu will be finished, so I won’t kill you. You have hatred for Dayong. Our Nanchu also hates Dayong as deep as the sea. The so-called same hatred and hatred, if you want to frame me I also need to think about whether there is anyone who can lead the troops on my behalf."

Wei Ying was silent for a moment and said: "I don't agree with Shang Xiang's intention to destroy the Great Wall, but you are Jiang Zhe's disciple. Shang Xiang is worried about this, and I will not forget it, and the Fengyi Sect's I can't make the final decision on things. If everything goes according to my plan, I will never let Xue Qiuxue take advantage of it."

Lu Can said sternly: "Although Mr. Jiang and I are masters and apprentices, I am an important minister of Southern Chu, and there is absolutely no possibility of betraying the country. And to put it bluntly, Mr. Jiang, I have learned at least 50% of the military strategy. I also There is no need to belittle oneself. I have been fighting endlessly for these years. I am confident that I am no worse than anyone else in my military use. As a general, I can at least withstand Dayong's sharp edge.

If Shang Xiang's confidants were to lead the army, I'm afraid that Nan Chu would fall sooner or later, and you would have no support at that time. How can you avenge Dayong? I don't want your support in this meeting, as long as you don't interfere with Nan Chu's military affairs. I can't afford to be a rebel, and I don't bother to ask about other things. "

Wei Ying's expression changed several times and he said, "I cannot make the decision on this matter alone."

Lu Can smiled and said: "I'm not in a hurry. Now I have the upper hand, so you can think about it slowly. In fact, from my heart, I want to eradicate you, because although you can pose a threat to Dayong, but To this general, you are the source of chaos in Southern Chu. Unfortunately, I still attach great importance to you, so Lu cannot kill them all. This time, although I killed many of your subordinates, it was also because they were all I don’t think Mr. Wei will care about bandits with notorious reputations.”

Wei Ying smiled faintly. He really didn't care much about these subordinates who were killed by Lu Can. After all, several of his confidants stayed, so it was not a loss. However, he was inconvenient to admit this, so as not to end up being a ruthless person. Reputation of unrighteousness.

Seeing that Wei Ying had calmed down, Lu Can said, "But I am here to see you now because I have something for you to do. If you can handle this well, you may not be able to recover the loss."

Wei Ying remained silent, only showing a questioning look. Lu Can lowered his voice and said something. Even though Wei Ying was deep, his expression changed. After a long time, he said: "General Lu is indeed ruthless. If this thing succeeds, , let alone you killed a few of my subordinates, it doesn’t matter if you killed Fu Yulun, general, don’t worry, Wei Ying will do his best on this matter and will never dare to slack off."

A trace of sadness flashed in Lu Can's eyes, and he said: "In that case, please ask Mr. Wei to get off the boat later. I have prepared everything. As long as Mr. Wei rushes to the place I mentioned and hands the token to the designated person, maybe he can get his wish It’s worth it.”

Wei Ying showed a sinister smile and said nothing, but there was a look of pride and confidence on his face.

On October 2nd, Jiang Haitao, the prince of the Marquis of Donghai, personally led the navy to escort King Qi, Lin Bi and others to Jinghai Villa. Jinghai Villa is located in Penglai, and the journey is not far away. He set out early in the morning and arrived in Penglai in just two hours. Jiang Haitao stood on the bow of the ship, pointed to the small harbor in front of him and said to King Qi and others: "This is called Meiyue Bay, named after its shape like a crescent moon. The water here is gentle, and even if there are strong winds and waves on the sea, it will not stop here." He was affected by the influence, so Mr. Jiang specially chose this place to build Jinghai Villa. Please see, Uncle Six, Jinghai Villa is close to the mountains and faces the sea, with elegant scenery. Mr. Jiang likes to lean on the railing and watch the sea. If the wind is nice and the sun is shining, he often goes boating on the sea. My nephew once served my husband fishing."

At this time, Rou Lan pulled Li Lin over and said with a smile: "Uncle, uncle, dad likes fishing the most, but he always can't catch it. Until now, Lan Lan has never eaten the fish caught by his dad. , even Lanlan has caught a big fish, there are many fish and shrimps here in all seasons."

Jiang Haitao smiled and said, "Is it that time you were pulled into the sea by a big fish? I heard it was really a big fish, but I don't know if it was a man fishing for a fish or a fish fishing for a man?"

Roulan was so angry that she put her hands on her hips and said, "Brother Tao is the worst. He always exposes others' shortcomings. Oh, I won't tell you anymore. My parents are on the dock." After that, Roulan danced towards her. Xiao Shunzi, who was standing far away, rushed over and skillfully climbed onto his shoulders with Xiao Shunzi's help. Then he waved and shouted: "Dad, mother, Lanlan is back, Lanlan is back." ."

But at this time, no one noticed her excitement. Everyone looked towards the shore. On the small private dock in front of the villa, stood the owner of Jinghai Villa.

Although the distance is still far, almost everyone is a martial arts practitioner, and most people can clearly see the faces of everyone on the shore. Standing at the front is a scholar in green clothes. Judging from his appearance, he is probably not in his thirties. Although his hair is light gray and his temples are frosty, his elegant and calm demeanor and the touching brilliance between his brows will not make you laugh. People suspected that he was approaching his twilight years, but his whole person exuded a unique calm and cold temperament. And standing half a step behind him was a beautiful young woman with an indifferent and fairy-like grace, it was Princess Changle. Behind Princess Changle stood a beautiful woman in her late thirties but still dressed as an unmarried woman, and a boy of seventeen or eighteen years old, with a handsome appearance but a cunning look.

Lin Tong did not look at Jiang Zhe. Although she said she was curious, in her heart, Princess Changle, who was as famous as her sister, was the person she cared about most. With her keen eyesight, Lin Tong kept looking at Changle carefully. Princess, I saw that although her appearance was beautiful and elegant, she was inferior to her sisters. It was near the end of autumn, and she was wearing a luxurious dress with a sunny color after rain, and an autumn-colored cloak. Although she was just standing there , but she is indescribably gentle and elegant. Her long black hair is only held up by a jade hairpin. Except for a pair of pearl earrings, she has no jewelry on her body. She is luxurious and elegant. It is she who gives A person’s deepest feelings. At this time, a gust of cold sea breeze blew by. Princess Changle frowned, turned around and whispered something. The young man standing behind her immediately handed the black cloak he was holding to Princess Changle, and she saw that she came up He took a step forward and said something to the scholar in Tsing Yi. Lin Tong was still far away, so naturally Lin Tong couldn't hear what she was saying. He just saw her frowning lightly and smiling with anger. Then the scholar in Tsing Yi took the cloak and put it on. , Princess Changle showed a faint smile, stretched out her hand to fasten the cloak of the scholar in green. Although it was just a few simple and casual movements, the plain expression contained in it made Lin Tong's hostility disappear. He only felt that only such a woman was worthy of being compared with her sister.

Standing on the pier, I looked at the familiar and unfamiliar guests on the deck, and inexplicable emotions surged in my heart. I finally returned to the battlefield of world strife. Although I regretted the end of the most peaceful and happy days in my life, I still This is the only way to do it.

My eyes passed over everyone on the boat one by one. Not only did King Qi Li Xian not lose any of his domineering power, but he also had a darker, deeper and more murderous aura. It seemed that he was still suffering from himself in these years. The man standing not far from him was luxuriously dressed, his appearance was somewhat similar to Li Xian, and his expression was distant and arrogant. This must be Li Kang, the King of Qing. Behind him, his eyes were bright and his blue shirt was fluttering. Is it Gou Lian, whom I haven’t seen for several years? The two women, who were wearing powerful clothes, large cloaks, and swords, were generally bright in appearance, and their brows were even more heroic. Such heroic women must be the Lin sisters from the Northern Han Dynasty. The girl standing next to Jiang Haitao, with her red clothes like fire and her face like frost, must be his newlywed wife Yue Qingyan. I looked at everyone one by one, and then my eyes fell on the young man in blue who was standing on the bow of the boat with the screaming boy on his shoulder. I couldn't help but smile. Besides him, who else could be so perfect? How to complete such a task?

The boat stopped and we boarded the gangplank. The first person to get off the boat was indeed Rou Lan. After not seeing each other for a few days, she seemed to be more lively and jumped down. Zhen'er smiled behind me and said, "Lan'er, this kid She is so naughty and lively, considering that she was taught and raised by the emperor's sister-in-law herself, why is she still so impatient."

I felt guilty and didn't dare to talk to her. This was most likely a bad habit learned from me. If I didn't always make her chase me with all kinds of snacks, maybe she would be a little lady.

At this time, Lan'er had already run to my side and jumped into my arms like a little monkey. I tried my best to hold her petite body and sighed again. I sighed in my heart. People always say that scholars are powerless to tie a chicken. It is true. ah. I said helplessly and distressedly: "Lanlan, I haven't seen you for a few days, and you seem to be getting heavier again."

Roulan's face turned red with anger, and she reached out to pull my hair in retaliation. I screamed in my heart, "Oh no!" At this time, Zhen'er came to my rescue and said: "Lan'er, don't make trouble with your father, there are still guests here."

Roulan tilted her head and thought for a moment, reluctantly jumped off me and stood aside.

At this time, Li Xian had already taken the lead and walked up to Princess Changle and me. Princess Changle stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Sixth brother is well. I wonder if my father and my mother are in good health?"

Li Xian looked at Princess Changle carefully and said with a smile: "My father and the Queen Mother are both in good health, but they miss you very much. You are brave enough to leave just like that for a princess. But It really impressed me.”

A red cloud floated over Princess Changle's face, and she ignored the sixth brother who flirted with her, and stepped forward to salute Prince Qing. Prince Qing and Princess Changle had hardly met each other, and their family ties were weak. Although they greeted each other, it was just a courtesy. . However, Princess Changle was very enthusiastic about the Lin Bi sisters. She stepped forward and said with a smile: "Changle has heard about your highness' reputation for a long time. I heard that your highness guarded Daizhou in the Northern Han Dynasty and made outstanding military achievements. He is a hero among women. Changle has always been weak. I admire a woman like my sister the most. It is a great honor to invite the princess to my son’s wedding banquet this time.”

Lin Bi also returned the courtesy and said: "Princess, you are too modest. Bi Yi has long heard that His Highness is so chivalrous and Bing Xin. Mr. Meng Jiang invited him to Jinghai Villa. It is Bi's honor to be able to meet the virtuous couple. I came here in a hurry and did not prepare anything for you." This is a disrespectful gift, but Her Royal Highness the Princess and Mr. Jiang are not worldly people, so they will not be offended."

Princess Changle said hurriedly: "Your Highness, you are welcome. Princess Bi is willing to come. It is lucky for Sui Yun and Li Zhen." At this time, Princess Changle saw Lin Tong standing behind Lin Bi, yawning, her almond-shaped eyes were hazy, as if Somewhat sleepy. He said, "Are you a little tired, Princess? If you don't mind, Li Zhen can arrange for Princess to take a short nap."

Lin Tong nodded awkwardly. She didn't sleep well last night. She was thinking about meeting the legendary couple. After meeting the two people, as soon as the excitement passed, sleepiness came over her.

Princess Changle smiled slightly and said: "Xiao Liuzi, please wait for the princess and take a rest first, and then invite the princess over when the banquet is held at noon."

The handsome and cunning young man came over and extended his hand to greet the guests. Lin Tong was no better than Lin Bi. He had grown up in Daizhou, there were no eunuchs in the General's Palace, and he had almost never been to the Northern Han Palace. When he saw that Princess Changle actually asked a young man to come to accompany her, she couldn't help but be stunned. Lin Bi and Princess Changle looked at each other and smiled, understanding that she was confused for a moment. Princess Changle chuckled and said: "Xiao Liuzi is a chamberlain given by my mother. He is the most intelligent and smart. If the princess has any request, just ask him." Lin Tong then understood and smiled, knowing that Xiao Liuzi It was the eunuch that Princess Changle brought out from Dayong Palace, and then he bowed to Princess Changle and Lin Bi and left.

Although Lin Bi kept talking to Princess Changle, she always paid attention to Jiang Zhe from the corner of her eyes. After all, that was the person she cared about most.

When I stepped forward to greet my two brothers-in-law, I was filled with embarrassment. I used to think that Changle's elopement with me was just a matter between the two of us. After all, neither of us owed Dayong anything. But today, when I saw King Qi and King Qing, Obviously they should be asking for something from me, but I feel uncomfortable all over, completely losing my usual free and easy mentality. Accompanying Zhe, he stepped forward and bowed, saying, "It is a great honor for your two highnesses to come to Jinghai Villa."

Prince Qing showed a gentle smile and returned the courtesy: "I have heard about Suiyun's talent for a long time, and I have long wanted to meet him. It's a pity that Suiyun, you are like Huang He, and it is difficult for me to find the wizard. Now you and Changle have already Once you get married, you will have the status of Prince Consort after you return to the capital, but you can no longer follow the example of Fan Liziling. I still want to learn your talent for peace and stability."

I smiled slightly and thought to myself, of course there are people who can do the job of Anbang and Dingguo, and it doesn’t have to be me. His Highness Prince Qing is a bit too tacky. However, due to his status, I still politely said: "His Highness’s teachings, Zhe will remember them." In the heart.”

However, King Qi smiled strangely from the side and said: "You Jiang Zhe, you are usually gentle and polite, but now you have kidnapped Changle and you even have a son. I didn't know that I was going to punch you first and replace him." My father and the Queen Mother will teach you a lesson, but first I would like to thank you for making Changle look radiant and free from the pain and suffering of the past."

I looked at Xiao Shunzi with a smile and stood behind King Qi silently as soon as he heard King Qi say "I'll give you a punch" and said, "Your Highness, please forgive me. Although Zhe's body has recovered now, but if Your Highness is full, A heavy punch, I'm afraid Zhe's life will be lost, although my life doesn't have to worry Your Highness, but if someone takes revenge, I'm afraid His Highness will suffer."

Li Xian felt the slightest bit of cold air behind him and said quickly: "I'm just kidding, I'm just kidding. Okay, the sea breeze outside is too strong. Let's go and see my little nephew. Is he like you or Changle?"

Seeing that Li Xian was subdued, I took the opportunity to step down and said: "Zhe arranged refreshments at Tingtao Pavilion. The scenery there is quiet and you can watch the tide and enjoy the sunset. The child's Zhou Zhou ceremony was also held there. The time was set at noon. Now There is still an hour left, how about you go to Tingtao Pavilion to have a cup of tea and watch the sea first?"

At this time, Lin Bi had already followed Princess Changle to my side. She heard the sound and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness Prince Qing and His Royal Highness Prince Qi are Mr. Jiang's in-laws. If we talk about guests, I am afraid that only this palace can be counted, and I am also the one who counts." I was just about to lean on the railing and watch the sea."

My eyes fell on Lin Bi. This princess of Jiaping, as the niece and adopted daughter of the Northern Han Dynasty, the Lin family who has guarded Daizhou against barbarians for generations has a very high status in the Northern Han Dynasty. As the core of the contemporary Lin family Leader, with the noble status of a princess, and her marriage contract with Long Tingfei, this woman is an important figure related to whether Dayong can incorporate the Northern Han Dynasty into its territory, so I invited her here. This meeting is She will cherish the opportunity as much as I do. It is not a common opportunity to have the opportunity to study her enemies at such a close distance. Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to see Long Tingfei first.

Only then did Jiang Haitao have the opportunity to bring his bride to pay homage. I smiled and said, "Although you are my disciple, you are here as a guest today, so let's go together. Duan Niang, you can lead the young lady to pay homage to the master." ." At this time, the beautiful middle-aged woman stepped forward to accept the promise. Li Xian had an excellent memory and immediately recognized this woman as Shang Yi from the Cuiluan Palace where Princess Changle lived in the past. He remembered that her surname was Zhou, and Duan Niang was probably her name. . Before Yue Qingyan came, she had already learned that the great master she was going to see was the medical saint Sang Chen. Whether she could regain her life or not would depend on that man's medical skills. She couldn't help but feel very nervous. In the past, she was not afraid of death because she knew There is no life left, but now the dawn has appeared, so naturally he is unwilling to die. The middle-aged woman seemed to notice her nervousness, gently held her arm and led her towards the villa. Although Yue Qingyan was nervous, she couldn't help but look at Jinghai Villa with the corner of her eyes. After all, the owner here was Jiang Zhe, who had single-handedly turned the tide. Seeing this, I couldn't help but feel more admiration in my heart. The Yue family can be said to be the overlord in Southern Fujian, and it is a family that has been passed down for more than ten generations. Naturally, the houses are continuous and magnificent. Yue Qingyan is quite good at decorating palaces. Now she looks at the supplies and sees them everywhere. The houses are well-proportioned, with pavilions and pavilions, sparse flowers and trees, elegant and beautiful, and vines and vines, which are green and lovely. When walking among them, people feel relaxed and happy, and there is no place that is untouchable. From a micro perspective, the owner here is indeed extraordinary.

Everyone followed Jiang Zhe and his wife along the smooth bluestone path to the top of the mountain. On the top of the vast and flat mountain, a two-story hexagonal pavilion with flying red eaves occupies this quiet place alone, isolated and independent, aloof and aloof. hidden. This is Tingtao Pavilion.

Tingtao Pavilion is the highest pavilion in Jinghai Villa. There are no trees or buildings that can block the view within a hundred feet. Tingtao Pavilion has a dignified and solemn appearance, with brass wind chimes hanging in every corner. A gust of sea breeze blew by, and those wind chimes tinkled. Their styles and positions were carefully designed, and each one was subtly different, making the sound they mixed together like the sound of nature.

Li Xian's eyes fell on a young man in blue shirt standing at the door of the pavilion. This man had a handsome appearance and fair complexion. He recognized this man. He was Dong Que, the bodyguard beside Jiang Zhe, but he hadn't seen him for more than two years. Although he had a vague outline , but his appearance seemed to have undergone many subtle changes, and Li Xian almost didn't recognize him. Li Xian always had some doubts about this person. Although he had seen him next to Jiang Zhe a few years ago, he always avoided him intentionally or unintentionally. Li Xian also suspected that this person was a little weird, but he was busy with military affairs. , too lazy to think too much, and seeing him again today, Li Xian only had a vague thought in his mind and stopped paying attention.

Dong Que stepped forward and reported: "Sir, everything in the cabinet has been prepared."

I nodded with satisfaction. This Dong Que has managed Jinghai Villa properly in the past few years. This general manager has not been in vain. Xiao Shunzi now no longer interferes with almost anything except the things around me. I led everyone up to Tingtao Pavilion. Because there were distinguished guests from outside today, almost none of my subordinates showed up. Only Robber Li and Chi Ji also followed everyone up to Tingtao Pavilion. As the young master of the Hai family, he is naturally qualified to take the seat, but Chi Ji came as my old servant. With such an identity, he could not enter the pavilion originally, but King Qi brought him to Tingtao pavilion as a servant. Therefore, in addition to the people from Jinghai Villa, there were eight guests in Tingtao Pavilion: King Li Xian of Qi, King Li Kang of Qing, Princess Lin Bi of Jiaping, Gou Lian, Hai Wuya, Hai Li, Jiang Haitao and Chi Ji. Although the flower hall on the second floor of Tingtao Pavilion is very spacious, when there is a large wooden table in the middle, the scope of activities is much smaller, so the distinguished guests prefer to lean on the railing and watch the sea.

The view here is very broad. Standing in the pavilion, you can overlook the scenery inside and outside the bay. The inside of the bay is calm and the blue waves are like mirrors, but the outside of the bay is full of cliffs and rough waves. From this Tingtao Pavilion, you can see both sides of the blue sea at the same time. It is indeed an excellent sea-viewing pavilion.

However, in Lin Bi's mind, she thought that Tingtao Pavilion could provide an unobstructed view of Jinghai Villa. If there was a person with strong martial arts skills sitting here, the entire Villa could be protected.

At this time, Dong Que brought tea with his maids and servants. The fragrant tea was paired with exquisite pastries. The faint aroma immediately filled the entire pavilion. I saluted Lin Bi and said, "Princess Fengjia is here. I can't thank you enough." My wife is very fond of cooking, and the refreshments prepared in Tingtao Pavilion are all prepared by my wife myself, and I also invite the princess to taste them."

Lin Bi thanked him with a smile and said: "Mr. Jiang lives in such a fairyland and is accompanied by Princess Changle. Such a life is really enviable. No wonder he doesn't want to pay attention to worldly things. In fact, Bi is really envious of Mr. Jiang, who is far away from war and killings." Fa, not everyone is so blessed. I am so prosperous and rich, I really admire you in my heart. If I were your husband, I would never leave this kind of life behind and re-enter the world of mortals."

I smiled happily after hearing this and said, "Your Highness has forgotten one thing. As the saying goes, everything is settled when you have children. Now that I have both children, I don't want to give up this kind of life easily."

Li Xian's face changed color when he heard this. The purpose of his coming here was to invite Jiang Zhe out of the East China Sea. However, Lin Bi said this, clearly warning Jiang Zhe secretly not to intervene in the dispute between Dayong and Northern Han Dynasty, and Jiang Zhe also seemed to have a vague intention. It showed his unwillingness to leave this kind of life. Although it was impossible for Jiang Zhe to distance himself from Dayong, he also knew that Jiang Zhe seemed to like this kind of life very much. If Jiang Zhe refused to come out, even Li Zhi could not Too much pressure on him. Thinking about this, Li Xian couldn't help but feel even more distressed. Jiang Zhe specially invited him here, wasn't he just to decline his request?