I'm playing tricks in Daqin

Ou Cheng thought that the time was not yet ripe, and he wanted to endure it for another year or so, but Li Gang's sudden move made him a little impatient. The only thing to do is to act in advance.

Although they are all colleagues of the Royalist Party, Ou Cheng's words are still very tight, and he only revealed a little bit of meaning. There are many people who talk about it. Naturally, the fewer people who know about this kind of brain-dead thing, the safer it is.

Shen Shangde couldn't find any more information, so he could only secretly scold Ou Cheng for being a traitor, and immediately sent someone to pass the information to Li Wei after returning home.

Based on this information, Wu Youtian Ce and other counselors concluded that Ou Cheng would probably do it within this month, and it would be delayed until the end of next month at the latest.

However, it is impossible to know the specific time and detailed steps of Ou Cheng's actions, and he can only wait for the opponent to make a move before dismantling the move, which is too passive.

"The old guy is really useless."

Ding Xi cursed bitterly.

Most of the people present couldn't help but roll their eyes at him, they all knew that Ding Xi was scolding Shang Shangde, as the core of the royalist party's veterans, they only found such a little information, this undercover is really bad enough.

Everyone held the opposite opinion. It was not that Ju Shangde was incompetent, but that Ou Chengcheng was too old and treacherous, and everyone ignored his existence. If it wasn't for the Royalist Party wanting to elect a leading brother, this guy was pushed to the front of the stage Appearance, in the final analysis, is still a good word. If Ou Cheng is allowed to quietly arrange it for another year or so, and suddenly launch it, even if it fails in the end, it will definitely damage the vitality of the empire.

In general, this guy is much better than Zheng Jing.

For a moment, the entire lobby was silent, and everyone was frowning and thinking about how to deal with Ou Cheng's tricks.

It's no wonder everyone has a headache. If they want to stand on the commanding heights of righteousness, they can only wait for Ou Cheng to make a move first, and then they can justifiably wipe out all the royalists, but the premise is to know the approximate time of their mobilization and the details of their actions. of.

Wu You's small eyeballs rolled around for a long time, looked at Tian Ce Wen Zishan and the others, saw that they were still in deep thought, and couldn't help but feel secretly happy, let the master take the lead today, hehe.

He suddenly coughed lightly, and after drawing everyone's attention to him, he said slowly, "Prime Minister, I have a plan."

Chapter 367 Autumn Hunting

Two days later, Xia Houheng, deputy commander of the Central Army Corps, led [-] standing troops, [-] city guards guarding Chang'an City, and [-] tiger and leopard cavalry moved to Dongping Pass to conduct a military exercise against the Qingchuan Army.

Ever since Li Wei was promoted to general of hussars and took control of the military power of the empire, there had been such a rigid regulation. The garrisons in various places had to conduct military exercises several times a year, and each legion had to conduct confrontation exercises in order to improve the army's combat power and vigilance.

This military exercise is very normal, but the time has been advanced by more than a month. In short, it is very normal.

In the evening of that day, before the gates of the imperial palace were closed, Yun "Eunuch", the head of the internal servants, received a letter quietly handed in by a young eunuch from the Yellow Gate.

Yun "Elder-in-law" asked him his name, rewarded him with an ingot of grain silver, and then nodded, rest assured, the manager has recorded your name, and there will be a big reward in the future.

The letter was written by Ou Cheng, the servant of the household department. The Empress Dowager Concubine Wu Hui didn't open it and sent someone to deliver it to Li Gang.

Ou Cheng said a lot in the letter, all of which are loyal to the Queen Mother and King Xiaoqin. At the same time, he denounced the treacherous minister Li Gang for his disobedience to usurp the throne. He will swear to defend the royal power. Autumn hunting is held, and the rest is left to the veterans to deal with.

Li Wei patted Wu You on the shoulder to show his praise. It really worked to lure the snake out of the hole. Using the name of military exercise, he transferred the army away, which made Ou Cheng feel the opportunity, and finally made up his mind to make a move. The exact time to do it, also disrupted his related deployment, luring him to start early.

Autumn hunting was popular among the empires. It used to be a good harvest and the emperor went out to hunt in a good mood. It gradually evolved into a fixed ceremony to celebrate the harvest. It was also an excellent opportunity for martial arts competitions, self-expression, and rewards.

This is indeed an excellent opportunity, and it is also an excuse that makes it difficult for people to doubt it. If Ou Cheng hadn't known about Ou Cheng's conspiracy in advance, he might really be tricked by him.

In four days, it is enough to do a lot of things, and both sides are carefully making various deployments.

However, Ou Cheng didn't know that the conspiracy had been leaked, and all his actions were under the strict surveillance of the secret agents of the black guards.

The prime minister's mansion was heavily guarded, and Li Gang sat in the mansion to approve official documents and government orders. Officials at all levels came in and out, busy and lively, and it was still the same as usual.

Li Wei's Hussar General's Mansion is also heavily guarded, but there are basically no people coming in and out, and it also makes people feel nothing unusual, even if you enter for the first time, you won't see anything unusual.

However, from the second entrance, there are soldiers like a forest, and the security is strict, no less than that of the imperial palace.

Tian Ce Wen Zishan and other counselors sat in the hall, and according to the various information from the secret spy in black, they marked it with a white flag on the sand table, and there were other written records for the record of joining the army.

Seeing the numbers submitted by the recorder and joining the army, Li Wei and others were still taken aback by the numbers above. According to incomplete statistics, the combined private soldiers of the Qu clan and other aristocratic families amounted to [-], which is not counted. Those who infiltrated the city guard's Habayashi Guard, slaves and followers of various aristocratic families in Chang'an City, probably numbered as many as [-].

"This old thing..."

Li Wei cursed bitterly. If Ou Cheng hadn't jumped from behind the scenes to the front of the stage for the position of leading brother, he wouldn't have known that he had such a terrifying power in his hands, and had arranged it secretly for a long time. Old treacherous and slippery.

On the early morning of the fifth day, the gate of the imperial palace was opened, and groups of Habayashi guards with bright armors rushed out of the palace gate on tall horses, followed by the carriages of the Empress Dowager and King Qin, followed by a large group of court ladies and eunuchs.

Civil and military officials were divided into two groups, waiting outside the palace gate in the early days. The smaller group was the royalist party headed by the servant of the household department, Zhong Cheng, and the largest group was of course the prime minister Li Gang and the hussar general Li Wei. In the lead, civil servants wear ordinary uniforms, while generals wear battle armor.

In the open space a little farther away, there are personal guards of officials at all levels, and there are groups of private soldiers, up to a thousand people.

Outside the city, there are many young men from aristocratic families in battle armor, beautifully dressed young ladies, and many officials' family members. Who wouldn't want to participate in such a lively outdoor event?

Most of these young aristocratic sons did not enter the official ranks, and just took advantage of hunting to show their personal abilities. Those who performed well were directly appointed as officials, and they could get a position in the army.

Of course, among them there are also quite a few slutty young men who are idle and only come to pick up girls. Qiu Lie is a good day for many young ladies from good families who are waiting to marry to choose husbands and sons-in-law, which can capture the hearts of young ladies and also It is an enviable honor.

The brigade marched mightily to the Yunluo Mountain hunting ground. Before that, a group of thousands of Habayashi guards had already gone to clear the field to ensure safety.

Yunluo Mountain and the towering and steep Jialuo Mountain overlap vertically and vertically. At the foot of the two mountains is a large flat land. The woods are not very dense. There is a solid fence built on the flat part, connecting to the foot of the two mountains. This is Yunluo Mountain There are many animals in the hunting ground, including bears and tigers.

Starting from Chang'an City, it took nearly three hours to walk. When the team arrived at the outskirts of the hunting ground, the soldiers who had caught up first had already set up a large number of tents on the flat grass.

The tents of the Empress Dowager and King Qin were set up in the middle, surrounded by the tents of the court ladies and eunuchs, followed by the tents of the soldiers in the palace.

Taking the empress dowager's tent as the dividing line, the camp of the Li family was set up on the left, the royalist faction was set up on the right, and the tents of the Habayashi guards were surrounded.

The autumn hunting lasted for three days, so they brought a lot of food such as fruits and vegetables. There are two clear springs dug in the hunting ground, so water is not a problem.

The queen mother is not feeling well, and the king of Qin is still a child. Naturally, the prime minister Li Gang presides over the hunting ceremony. After nightfall, piles of bonfires are lit, and everyone sits around the bonfire to barbecue and drink. The young family members can't wait to come out and perform , in order to attract the attention of the military bosses, and also to win the hearts of girls from good families.

The little girls usually stay in their own embroidery building to practice female red, and it is rare for them to go crazy. They sit around in groups with their girlfriends and friends, chatting about something, and the main topic is of course what is going on with a certain handsome guy Of course, the young, handsome, unrestrained Hussar General is naturally their main topic.

It's a pity that now is not the time, they can only sneak a glance at this perfect gentleman from a distance, who makes countless little ladies in the world not think about eating and drinking, and envy Xiao Xiaoxiao and Qing'er who serve by his side.

The two girls are both dressed as maidservants, and they look delicate and weak. Who would have thought that their skills have already reached the realm of super-first-class masters?

After autumn, the weather is cool, and the night is already slightly chilly, especially at the foot of the mountain, where the temperature at night is even lower.

In the camp of General Hussars, under the service of Xiao Xiaoxiao and Qing'er, Li Wei took off his bulky bulletproof vest. This thing is very terrible after wearing it for a long time. It is impossible not to wear it. Before going out, Auntie Su Yue Jiao Ke reminded him repeatedly, but Xiao Xiaoxiao and Qing'er kept an eye on him.

Fortunately, one of the two girls rubbed his shoulders and the other beat his leg, serving him so well that he soon fell asleep.

The night was safe and sound, and early the next morning, after breakfast, the hunting teams set off in full gear for a hunting competition. The Li family was naturally represented by the Li family. Not to be outdone, the royalist party also sent many young Junyan forms a hunting team to compete with Li's family.

These young elites of the royalist party are basically proficient in riding and archery, and a few of them are also masters of marksmanship and martial arts.

Hunting is a matter for warriors and young people, while civil servants and female relatives stay in the camp, drinking tea, chatting and playing. Excellent opportunity to make a big contribution.

Li Wei tossed and tossed for most of the night, and didn't wake up until the sun basked in his buttocks. All kinds of victories had been transported back continuously. After counting and registering, he had soldiers at his own place, frying, grilling, cooking soup, and setting up game banquets. The entire camp was soon full. The mouth-watering meaty aroma is mouth-watering.

While people were enjoying all kinds of delicacies, the hunting teams of both sides brought back some wounded in addition to sending back the battle results one after another. , There were also sprained ankles while walking, etc. There were also two unlucky adult black bears on the royalist side who were slapped one by one, and half of their faces disappeared.

These accidents are normal, and we can only consider ourselves unlucky.

Towards evening, the hunting teams of both sides returned to the camp, and the result of counting the results of the battle was that the Li family won with a slight advantage.

The first day is just a warm-up match, and the second day is a match to show personal bravery. This match is always fierce and hot, and bloody incidents such as duels may even occur.

After nightfall, people who have been making a fuss all day have already fallen asleep, and everything seems so peaceful.

But tonight is destined to be a restless night.

Chapter 368 A Restless Night

In the dead of night, if the city of Chang'an is as big as it is, except for Fengyue District which is still brightly lit, the people who have worked hard all day have already fallen asleep.

At the east city gate, Zhou Qingdong, the school captain in charge of guarding the city gate, stood on the top of the city with his sword in hand. He saw three stars flickering in the wilderness outside the city. He immediately waved his hand and ordered a dozen soldiers around him to open the city gate. .

Soon, a large group of men in black with weapons poured into the city, marched along the spacious avenue, and quickly disappeared into the vast night.

Almost at the same time, the gates of more than a dozen aristocratic families opened, and black-clothed men with various weapons poured out from the gates. After lining up, they quickly rushed towards the designated direction.

Shocking roars of killing first resounded in the Prime Minister's Mansion and General Hussar's Mansion, and countless men in black brandished spears and swords, shouting to attack the two mansions.

In the prime minister's mansion, the heroic Su Yuejiao, wearing a battle armor, was sitting in the hall, enjoying tea with Tian Ce leisurely, turning a deaf ear to the roaring roar from outside.

As early as a few days ago, hundreds of elite guards had been quietly transferred to the two mansions. Together with the original personal guards, the total number exceeded a thousand. Wait for Ou Cheng and other royalist parties to take the lead in mobilizing, so that they can stand on the commanding heights of righteousness.

Ou Cheng's third younger brother, Ou Hu, is not well-known in Chang'an City, but his personal strength is the strongest in the Ou family. He led three thousand private soldiers gathered from more than a dozen aristocratic families to attack the Prime Minister's Mansion and Hussars. The general's mansion, originally thought that with the superior force, the mansion would be destroyed soon, but he did not expect to encounter tenacious resistance, and his men suffered heavy casualties, but he couldn't even break through the gate of the mansion.

These 3000 people are all private soldiers raised by more than a dozen aristocratic families. Their weapons and equipment are better than the average army, and they often practice. Despite their superiority in numbers, facing the defensive phalanx formed by the experienced and elite soldiers, the attack seemed powerless, and on the contrary, they suffered heavy losses.

On the wall of the east city gate, Zhou Qingdong put [-] private soldiers in ambush outside the city into the city, and when they all entered the city, he was about to ask his men to close the city gate when he heard footsteps coming from both sides of the city, and he frowned. Wrinkled, whispered: "Who?"

With the light of the deathly wind lamp, he saw the person approaching with strides clearly, and immediately trembled in fright, "Deputy...deputy commander, you...why are you here?"

It was Xia Houheng, the deputy commander of the Central Army Corps, who was striding forward, surrounded by hundreds of soldiers behind him, and more than a hundred soldiers rushed from the other side, surrounded Zhou Qingdong and a dozen of his subordinates in a blink of an eye. .

At this time, no matter how stupid Zhou Qingdong was, he understood what was going on, his legs gave way in fright, and with a bang, he fell to the ground, his face so pale that there was no trace of blood.

"Zhou Qingdong, how does the Prime Minister treat you?"

Xia Houheng put his hand on the hilt of his sword and asked in a cold voice.

"I...damn..."

Knowing that he was going to die, Zhou Qingdong immediately drew his sword and wiped his neck. He was originally just a gang leader, and he was promoted to the city gate school lieutenant with his military achievements, but he couldn't resist the temptation of gold and silver, so he was bought by Ou Cheng.

With a wave of his hand, Xia Houheng chopped down a dozen or so of Zhou Qingdong's subordinates with a wave of his sword. Some people waved the wind lamp of death three times towards the city. Afterwards, a large number of soldiers poured into the city like a tide.

Xia Houheng left 8000 people and divided them into four city gates, and then personally led a large group of troops to attack the urban area, quickly defeated the [-] royalist private soldiers who had just entered the city, and drove the defeated soldiers to attack the prime minister's mansion and the hussar general's mansion. Stop it, wipe out all three thousand private soldiers of Ou Hu, and Ou Hu died in the chaos.

District government, lobby.

It was full of people from the royalist party, and there were also many powerful patriarchs who supported Ou Cheng. The roar of killing that resounded through the sky made them all excited. It is indispensable for a hero to be promoted to an official position, and many people who feel good are even thinking about how to get more benefits.

Ou Cheng was not around, and Ou Cheng's fifth younger brother, Ou Yi, was in charge of commanding the operation tonight. From time to time, burly men came in and out, reporting to him the progress of the battle on various fronts. Everything was going smoothly, and Ou Yi's face was full of victory. smile.

"Fifth Master, there is no movement in the camp in the south of the city."

A burly man rushed to report.

"Fifth Lord, there is no movement in the camp in the north of the city."

Another burly man came in to report in a hurry, and the interval was only a few seconds.

"what happened?"

Ou Yi frowned greatly. According to the plan, after the people lurking in the city guards seized the military power of the two military camps in the north and the south at the same time, some of them would control the traffic arteries in the city, and some would assist Ou Hu to attack the prime minister in three ways. Mansion and General Hussar's Mansion.

He sent people to continue to go to the two major military camps to find out what happened. The roar of killing was still loud outside, and the news from his subordinates was a bit pessimistic. Ou Hu's troops were blocked from attacking the Prime Minister's Mansion and Hussar General's Mansion, causing heavy casualties.

Ou Yi gritted his teeth and sent the last thousand people around him to support Ou Hu, and continued to sit and wait for news. After a long time, the people who had been sent to the two military camps in the north and south to inquire about the news had not returned. He couldn't sit still, and sent a few more people there.

All the veterans of the royalist party felt very good, and they spoke out to comfort them. After a long time of careful planning by our side, the city of Chang'an was already empty of troops. You have an absolute advantage in terms of military strength, brother, you can rest assured, no, the thunderous roar has weakened, and the war is almost over, waiting for the good news to come.

Everyone was listening attentively, with happy smiles on their faces. The thunderous roar had indeed weakened, which meant that the side had already controlled the situation, and the battle was about to end. Just wait for the good news.

Ou Yi had a forced smile on his face. For some reason, he always felt uneasy.

The shouting and killing that resounded throughout the city finally stopped, and someone clapped their hands and shouted: "You're done, it's a big deal."

"That's right, that's right, it's three white things."

Some people laughed and agreed, and defeated the treacherous minister Li Gang, and their happy life is about to begin. This is a great event worthy of celebration.

"Hey, where's the judge?"

Someone in the crowd exclaimed, which attracted everyone's attention.

"Yes, what about the old man?"

Everyone turned their heads to look around, but they didn't see the figure of Shen Shangde, the servant of the Ministry of Rites. Logically, as one of the core veterans of the royalist party, he should stay here to help in charity at such a time. Where did he hide? "Won't it fall into the latrine?"

someone quipped.

The servants of the district government were busy for a while, and searched the whole house, but still did not find any trace of Shen Shangde, everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, what did this old guy do?In the midst of being stunned, a servant from the district government suddenly crawled in, "Third master... no... it's not good... the officers and soldiers killed... here they come..."

"what?"

Ou Yi grabbed the servant's chest and asked sharply, the news was like a bolt from the blue, he couldn't believe it, thinking that his ears had heard it wrong.

"What's the matter with panic, just say it well."

A veteran of the royalist party who was still feeling well scolded that he did not believe that it was the officers and soldiers who killed them, but their people, who came to tell them the good news.

Before the famous scholar Ding could repeat his words, there were already loud roars and killing sounds outside, as well as the golden sound of fierce clashes of swords, mixed with mournful screams from time to time.

Everyone in the hall turned pale with fright, and most of them were still in a daze. Didn't they already control the situation? How could this be?

The thundering roars were getting closer and closer, before Ou Yi and the others could react, the private soldiers guarding outside had already fled in in a panic, followed by a large number of officers and soldiers.

These officers and soldiers quickly lined up in front of the hall, staring at Ou Yi and the others.

Surrounded by personal guards, Wu You, Xia Houheng and others walked in swaggeringly.

The Minister of Rites, Shen Shangde, flashed out from behind the two of them, held the imperial decree, and read aloud: "...the king's imperial edict, punish the rebels, Ou Cheng, etc..."

When Ou Yi and the others saw Shen Shangde, they were all dumbfounded, their mouths opened wide, and their minds were confused.

"Shen Shangde, you...you traitor!"