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Chapter 1363: Killing the old master in front of the two armies [asking for monthly tickets]

Shen Tang felt that Luo San's words were insulting to her, but she had no evidence: "Gong Xichou and I are naturally close friends."

If there is no tacit understanding between close friends, can they still be called close friends?
Unexpectedly, Luo San showed an expression that said "young people know nothing": "There is no such thing as a confidant between a man and a woman."

Shen Tang felt like he was being bombarded with false information: "You can't be so absolute. Aren't he and I an exception? You can't use your narrow experience to measure our pure friendship."

At first, she thought Gong Xichou liked being single, but later she found out that he was not. He was single simply because his conditions were too harsh and weird. As long as Gong Xichou did not lower his standards, he could maintain a pure relationship with any member of the opposite sex.

Shen Tang also asked Jimo Qiu curiously.

What if his brother remains like this for the rest of his life?

Jimo Qiu's answer is very much in the style of the Gongxi clan: [The continuation of the clan does not depend on Ah Nian, so it is not important. A person's life is only a hundred years, and the wheat that is harvested twice a year can only be harvested a hundred times. Life is short, why go against your will? ]

There are also many ancestors in the clan who lived alone throughout their lives.

[Love is a shackle, let's talk about it when he wants to put it on. ]

Shen Tang thought of Gong Xichou's usual words and deeds, and couldn't help but twitch his lips: [Putting on shackles? Him? Totally unimaginable. 】

The high priest’s understanding of feelings is also very interesting.

She joked: "If it's a shackle, then I'm doomed. Wouldn't I be like Gong Xichou, a bachelor for the rest of my life?"

The high priest said calmly: [Just lock up one person.]

This person is certainly not His Highness. The God sits in the shrine, and it is a great honor for believers to be able to snuggle at her feet and accompany her.

Shen Tang subconsciously looked at the high priest's neck.

For some reason, when Shen Tang heard the high priest say this, his first reaction was to think of the black restriction on the neck of the Wudan Totem, while Jimo Qiu's neck was clean and white, like flawless warm jade, with a bit of lustrous luster: [It's a pity to wear it. ]

【What's a pity? 】

Shen Tang: [Whether it's Gong Xichou or the high priest, it's a pity to wear shackles. Love should not be a bondage.]

If shackles are a burden, freedom is better.

Sometimes, Shen Tang even felt like a saint.

You should know that the Jimo Qiu brothers have always been proud of serving the gods. This kind of service includes but is not limited to bowing down and being a loyal subject. They can be a good external helper or a good internal helper. They don't even have any opinion on Shen Tangna Erse... God should be loving.

And in their eyes, she is equal to a god.

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Faced with the blessing of having two wives within easy reach, she was not tempted at all. She was also not interested in the various beauties, both men and women, that were secretly offered to her by the aristocratic families. This made Shen Tang wonder if she had missed something when setting it up from the factory.

This kind of Gong Xichou and this kind of her...

Let me ask, isn’t their friendship pure enough?

Shen Tang obviously misunderstood Luo San's meaning. He said leisurely, "It's a good thing that your majesty is ambitious and not bound by petty love. How can love between a man and a woman compare to power and influence? However, a love affair between a man and a woman is just that. As long as your majesty is calm and self-controlled, it will be another person who falls into the quagmire. Gong Xichou has some strength, why not use 'love' as a net to bind him?"

Shen Tang: "???"

"'Love' without a trace of sincerity is the cheapest but strongest bond in the world. Your Majesty may be able to use this method to win over Gong Xichou." There are many heroes in this world who gain alliance benefits through marriage. If Xiahou Li wants to, she can do it too.

Shen Tang: "???"

Seeing that she still didn't understand, Luo San could only make his words clearer: "Sleep him! Give him the illusion that he can touch power through you, just like a donkey seeing a red root, and he will obediently pull the millstone."

How can a person in a high position not have a lover?
It is normal to squeeze out the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.

It’s such a good shortcut, why can’t you think of it?
Shen Tang: "...So wild?"

"What do you mean by wild? Do you know how the ancestor of the royal family of Qi State caught the attention of the old officials of Wu State? At first, he was just a soldier guarding the city gate. His family was so poor that he was naked in the winter and couldn't even afford a pair of good pants. He married into several families with his face, and then he rose step by step and gained a foothold among the nobles. Heroes don't care about their origins, people only look at the results! Gong Xichou is a bit rebellious and doesn't have much brains, but that's why he is easy to control. You can tell at a glance that he is stubborn. If you can win him over, the queen will have fewer obstacles and more help on her way to the throne in the future!"

After all, he is an eighteenth-ranking commoner.

If we win him over to our side, the King of Kang will have one less person to rely on.

Or--

"The ruler of Kang State got there first?"

This possibility is not impossible.

"...Can't it be a proper relationship between a monarch and his subjects?"

There really is a feeling of powerlessness as if a nun in a nunnery was being slandered.

Lao Deng still wants her to wear the yellow robe? Even if she is really interested, she won't do it to Gong Xichou. This guy is too cheap. If she wants to do something, she should do it to his elder brother. He is just an extra.

Luo San asked in return: "How can there be a proper relationship between the monarch and his subjects?"

Shen Tang was almost speechless.

“…Ah, is this something you can say?”

Is Luo San implying that gouzi literature is everywhere?
I completely believe that the older generation in troubled times really did have a lot of fun.

After confirming that Lady Xiahou had no interest in this shortcut, Luo San said with some surprise: "Lady Xiahou is truly a man of high character."

Gong Xichou has such a good personal relationship with her, so it is not impossible to force her into it. Ordinary people cannot withstand such temptation, but she refuses to take the shortcut and insists on taking the long way. How much willpower and self-control does this require?

What a good shortcut, but unfortunately the person involved is unwilling to take it.

Shen Tang: "..."

Is this a noble character?
Not only Luo San thought so, but even the two fat rabbits he encountered today came to a similar conclusion after some reflection.

In order to repay Shen Tang, he volunteered to be a lobbyist.

As mentioned before, Shen Tang's choice of location was extremely clever. Most of the warlord forces outside the capital would use this road to go to the capital to rescue the king. The two fat rabbits she caught today were also well-known figures in the circle of Qiguo.

Not as good as the best, but better than the worst.

With their guarantee, we don’t have to fight every game.

If they really fight, they can't beat Shen Tang.

Some of the leaders of the forces they persuaded considered it again and again, and finally chose to stay put and watch the situation from afar, while others did not believe it. Not only did they not appreciate it, but they pointed at the two men's noses and cursed: "Cowards! How can I be as cowardly as you? No matter what kind of monster Xiahou Li is, no matter what kind of swords and seas of fire he sets, I will risk my life to go through him! Considering that we were once ministers in the same court, I will not kill you, get out of here, and don't dirty my land!"

The two fat rabbits sighed and clasped their hands together before saying goodbye.

I just hope the other party doesn't get beaten too hard.

The result is predictable.

He made harsh remarks in the morning and ended up as a prisoner in the afternoon.

After hearing the news that the two men's lobbying had failed, Shen Tang picked up his weapon and attacked them as soon as they left the enemy camp.

It doesn't matter about deploying troops, it just depends on who can kill whom.

In just two or three days, she made a fortune by squatting here, and killed other stragglers who came late and dared not to move forward. The size of the army increased eight or nine times, and it would be difficult to control if it was larger. The soldiers were too numerous and mixed, and what if these people surrendered openly and colluded with each other secretly to kill her...

Shen Tang narrowed his eyes and decided to quit while he was ahead.

"Let's go to King Qi's capital first and join the main force."

I was so engrossed in hunting rabbits that I almost forgot about my business.

With the main force in place to deter, Shen Tang didn't have to worry about anything even if the captives had other ideas. The group led the troops to the capital, and the most complicated feelings were those fat rabbits. Where was their original destination?

King's capital.

Where to go now?

It is also the royal capital.

But the purpose of going to the capital is completely opposite.

Thinking of this, the surrendered generals and captives lost their interest and became listless. The closer they got to the royal capital, the heavier their mood became - not all of them were willing to change their allegiance, and some chose to "endure the humiliation for a while".

When they reach the capital, they can find a way to contact the main force coming to support the king, and cooperate with them from both inside and outside, which may inflict heavy damage on the enemy.

The idea is beautiful, but the reality is too cruel.

Shen Tang led his troops straight in and encountered no obstacles along the way.

what does this mean?
This means that the main force defending the capital may have been defeated. Even if they are still there, they are likely to be pinned down by the enemy troops and have no time to take care of the safety of their own rear. After marching for another half a day, the towering city wall appeared in front of them, with strange flags flying on it.

"Are you here to die again?" When Gong Xichou arrived, he saw a large but colorful army gathered under the city wall. There were all kinds of flags, and the flags on the soldiers were even more colorful. "Mama, why are you here just now?"

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He immediately jumped down from the city wall.

While the surrendered generals were on alert, he headed straight for Shen Tang.

Shen Tang also jumped off his horse: "Are you done with this?"

"It was over the day before yesterday. I don't know what happened. They said it was a big fight, but in the end only a few people showed up."

Shen Tang squinted at him: "Are you quite disappointed?"

"Too few, those people didn't satisfy me..."

Gong Xichou only warmed up slightly in the end.

Shen Tang: "...Where are those people?"

"They were all beaten and locked up."

He knows almost nothing about domestic affairs.

The longer the old capital of Qi State was trapped, the more chaotic the people's lives would be, and Gong Xichou could not release the captured people to deal with them. After much thought, he chose to fight quickly. As long as the enemy was eliminated, the city gates could be opened again, allowing the common people to resume their normal lives. His idea was good, but the implementation results were different from expectations. Shen Tang paused: "What difference?"

Gong Xichou said: "Many common people ran away."

The streets and alleys look so desolate.

"...The war has reached the capital, how can the common people not run away?" This problem is easy to solve. As long as the situation stabilizes, the common people who have escaped will come back. Now it is the middle of winter, and ordinary people can't hide in the mountains for too long. Shen Tang said, "Order people to post notices and inform everywhere, telling them that the war is over and those who should go home should go home."

Gong Xichou said: "That's not necessary."

He has already had people capture all those who escaped.

Shen Tang: "...Zi Kuan wasn't angry?"

I dare not imagine how much trouble Xiahou Yu had to clean up for the other party.

Gong Xichou frowned slightly. Outsiders thought he was seriously reflecting and repenting, but he was actually thinking: "Mama, who is Zikuan?"

Shen Tang: "..."

Xiahou Yu was about to cry after hearing this.

The people Shen Tang brought here were all newcomers who had surrendered a few days ago and were still in the probation period. She asked Luo San to keep an eye on them first. If they showed signs of disloyalty, they would be killed without reporting to the emperor. She would deal with the mess Gong Xichou had made recently! For example, the ruler of Qi State.

"You're not still keeping that old man alive, are you?"

Shen Tang lowered his voice, and Gong Xichou also followed suit.

"No, he's dead."

"How did he die? Did you kill him?"

"That's not the case. Killing this man has dirty my hands." Gong Xichou had undisguised disgust on his face when he mentioned the King of Qi State, which made Shen Tang look at him sideways - although Gong Xichou was clear about what he loved and hated, not everyone could make his emotions show on the surface.

Most people who offended him were slapped in the face.

There's no need to get angry at someone who can be killed with a slap.

How did the King of Qi offend him?

"Then how did he die?"

"Oh, he was shot through the head by one of his own people."

Shen Tang was surprised: "... Died at the hands of his own people???"

Gong Xichou hummed, "Yes."

The details are not very complicated to explain.

That day, the soldiers gathered to protect the king and surrounded the capital. Gong Xichou was itching to kill a few people, but he didn't kill them. He just teased them. But they couldn't afford to play with him and shot him in the dark.

"Xiahou Yu sent someone to infiltrate their army in advance, and shot the Qi Kingdom leader hanging on the banner in front of the two armies. In the chaos, no one knew who shot the arrow, so they put the blame on them."

Xiahou Yu's move was quite insidious.

It's even more poisonous than a venomous snake!

From the outside world's perspective, the soldiers under the city wall were sent out in the name of defending the emperor, and they were considered loyal and righteous! Seeing that the battle was losing, they actually shot and killed the rescue target themselves! With the target dead, they had a reason to retreat.

Doesn't this turn them from a loyal and righteous army into a group of clowns?
Gong Xichou gloated: "Morale collapsed instantly."

The battlefield suddenly became as quiet as a mourning hall.

Everyone was staring blankly at the corpse swaying in the wind on the banner. The other man's eyes were wide open, and there was still a look of disbelief on his face. He obviously didn't expect that the people who came to defend the king would actually take his life. Little did he know that the people under the city wall were even more shocked.

They were complaining about why the king did not die for his country...

I also hope that this useless thing can die with dignity...

But, I really never had the intention to kill!

[Whose arrow? Who shot the cold arrow? Stand out! ]

Some people collapsed on the spot.

Gong Xichou curled his lips: [Needless to say, it didn't fly out from your camp? Hidden arrows are the behavior of villains, and you shot and killed the old master in front of the two armies... You really opened the eyes of the world! ]

The drama of this incident will go down in history.

At this time, Gong Xichou didn't know that the arrow was shot by his own people, so he was merciless in his cruelty.

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Ah, this month's full attendance defense battle is over...

See how many leave notes you can use.

PS: I estimate that I will be able to start a new book in March (Tui Zhen will definitely not be finished by then, and the two books should be serialized at the same time for a period of time. Tui Zhen also has a lot of extra stories, I hope the flag will not fall~)

PPS: Regarding the CP issue of Gongxi Chou, I thought the whole text hinted very clearly, the two brothers... ahem, roughly speaking, Jimo Qiu is equal to the will of the high priest in ancient times, and Gongxi Chou is equal to Jiang Zhao who had his love taken away by Tang Mei and entered the world in reincarnation.