Chapter 209 Conspiracy, Strike First (1/2)

At night, in the Dazhou military camp, a large number of torches lit up the dark night sky.

At this time, in the military camp, except for the patrol team, no one else is allowed to go out.

Military law stipulates that once caught going out at night, both soldiers and officers will be detained on the spot and will be tried later. Those who dare to resist can be killed on the spot.

If anyone dares to resist, they can be killed on the spot.

Despite repeated orders, some people still ignored military law, took risks and went out privately.

After carefully dodging the patrol that had just left, a tall figure immediately emerged from the shadow of the tent and continued to move forward cautiously.

After dodging three groups of patrols in a row, he came to a wooden house guarded by two soldiers.

Log cabins are generally only equipped by officers above the rank of captain.

The soldiers in front of the wooden house were the personal soldiers of these officers. After reporting, they were allowed to go out at night.

Of course, the main responsibility of these soldiers is to protect the safety of their commanders, so their activities at night are limited to within 30 feet of the house where their commanders live.

At the same time, they also serve as messengers.

If their chief officers need to summon someone at night, they will write a handwritten summons to these soldiers and ask them to summon someone.

The summons must state the person being summoned and the reasons for the summons.

Soldiers who have the order can take out the order when encountering a patrol and avoid being detained.

But afterwards, this summons note will be placed on the desk of the staff of the [Military Regulations Division], and they will determine whether the reason for the summons on the summons note is really that urgent.

I need to call someone out very late at night.

If it is determined to be illegal, the person who wrote the order will be punished.

One of the inevitable punishments is to circulate criticism throughout the army.

This naturally leads to the fact that no officer will use a summons to summon his subordinates if it is not a particularly urgent matter.

"Who?"

The two soldiers in front of the wooden house looked warily at the tall black figure who had touched them, and asked in a low voice.

"The watchman."

The same deep voice answered immediately.

Upon hearing this answer, the serious expressions on the faces of the two soldiers softened.

Then a soldier carefully pushed open half of the wooden door and made an invitation gesture to the tall black figure.

The tall black figure nodded, then strode towards the wooden door, subconsciously lowered his head slightly, and walked in.

After he entered, the soldiers carefully closed the wooden door.

After looking at each other with their companions, the two guards returned to their original stance without saying a word and continued to stand guard.

This kind of thing has happened several times. The two of them didn't understand it at the beginning, but now they are getting used to it.

Even if they are used to it, they still don't understand why the two of them meet so secretly and set different passwords every time.

Their commander obviously had no idea of ​​​​explaining to them.

In the wooden house, Kong Tianyang was reading military books and recent war reports between the two countries in his study.

The entire wooden house is divided into four spaces, a bedroom, a study room, a repair room, and a lobby.

This afternoon, Li Yan and others held a meeting in the lobby of this wooden house.

"Duk duk duk", someone knocked on the door of the study room.

"Come in."

Kong Tianyang said without raising his head.

When the wooden door is pushed open, it inevitably makes a soft "squeak" sound.

Following this voice, Yu Wenkui walked into the study.

After carefully closing the wooden door, Yu Wenkui stood in front of Kong Tianyang and stood with his hands tied.

Kong Tianyang was not in a hurry to speak, and Yu Wenkui stood quietly.

For a moment, the entire study could only hear the sound of two people breathing and turning books.

Finally, Kong Tianyang turned the book in his hand to the last page and closed the military book in his hand with a snap.

"Come to me this evening. Is there any news from my second grandfather that you want to convey?"

Kong Tianyang's second grandfather was a captain of ten thousand men in the Zhou army camp. He was also the highest-ranking among the captains of the Zhou army in the Kong family.

Although there seems to be only one level of difference between the captain of thousands and the captain of ten thousand, there is a gap like a chasm.

His second grandfather, Kong Chuanbing, was able to sit in that position after nearly fifty years of struggle. Not only was he promoted to the Ningsha realm, but he also overcame his immediate boss and competitors.

And as long as Kong Chuanbing stays in this position for a day, the Kong family will always be able to maintain its status as a second-rate family in Xuanfeng King City.

If someone can take over the position of his second grandfather before his second grandfather retires, then the Kong family may even go a step further.

Therefore, the Kong family sent many of their direct descendants to gain experience in the army.

Kong Tianyang is just one of them.

Not only for assistance, but also to facilitate communication with his juniors, Kong Chuanbing sent his own soldiers to these juniors one after another.

Yu Wenkui was one of Kong Chuanbing's personal soldiers.

"My lord, I have given you an order, asking you to select soldiers tomorrow, not to select soldiers from Xuanfeng, Zhou Protector, and Guard Three Ways."

Hearing Yu Wenkui's words, Kong Tianyang couldn't help but frown, and couldn't help but ask: "Why? Those three soldiers are the best. With a little training, they can go to the battlefield."

Xuanfeng, Protecting Zhou, and Wei Zhoudao were all controlled by the Ji family of the Zhou royal family.

Thanks to the resources of the Ji family, the overall strength and quality of the people of these three realms are much better than those of the other realms.

Under normal circumstances, the imperial court rarely recruits troops from these three areas. After all, it is its own private territory.

But this time is different. There is the [Red Blooded Zhou Army] causing trouble inside, and there is a war waged by Dayue Kingdom with all its strength outside.

Amid internal and external troubles, the Ji family naturally has to mobilize all available resources.

As the saying goes: Raise an army for a thousand days, use it for a while.

"There is news from the Qin family that their Qin family army has been seriously reduced in number. In order to restore its combat strength as soon as possible, they must be selected first among the soldiers recruited from the three lands this time."

Yu Wenkui dictated the news from Kong Chuanbing, his tone full of indignation.

You know, Kong Tianyang said that all the soldiers recruited this time will be assigned to his command.

He originally expected that after replenishing his troops and horses, he would immediately surpass Su Han in terms of military exploits.

However, if the soldiers to be supplemented are not soldiers from those three realms, but soldiers from other realms, just the running-in training will take a lot of time.

During this period of time, he was afraid that Su Han would continue to suppress him.

"But the Qin family of King Qin of Wu Qin Road."

Kong Tianyang asked in surprise.

"Yes, that is the Qin family. Only the Qin family in the entire Zhou Dynasty dares to call their army the Qin family army."

Speaking of this, Yu Wenkui couldn't help but have an envious tone.

Which soldier wouldn't want to have an army that is entirely his own.

"There have always been rumors in the royal city that the Qin family is domineering and arrogant. When I saw them today, it turned out to be true."

Kong Tianyang sighed, and then changed the topic: "If it was just this matter, there should be no need for you to come to see me at night."

"Tell me, is there anything else?"

Seeing that Kong Tianyang had exposed him, Yu Wenkui didn't show any surprise. After all, this matter was just an introduction for him to introduce the following topic.

He took two steps closer to Kong Tianyang and whispered, "There is something you need to decide."

"Your cousin, Kong Tianlai, the commander of the Greedy Wolf Army, has something he wants to work with you on."

This name fell into Kong Tianyang's ears, and he couldn't help but frown, and then relaxed his brows.

"Kong Tianlai, I have a normal relationship with this guy. He conveyed his intention to cooperate to me through you. Is he afraid that I will reject him?"

"Haha, it's still as good as before."

In response, Kong Tianyang let out a somewhat mocking chuckle.

"Yes, my subordinate thinks so too, otherwise he could contact you directly, why bother going through his subordinates."

Yu Wenkui echoed.

"Tell me what he wants from me."

"It's like this. Kong Tianlai Qianhu wants to invite you to hunt down a titled knight reserve."

As soon as he heard this, Kong Tianyang almost jumped.

"What, is he crazy? Does he know what the Great Moon Kingdom's title of knight reserve actually means?"

"They are equivalent to the deputy commanders of our Great Zhou Dynasty. Not only are they themselves at the peak of innate existence, but they are surrounded by countless soldiers protecting them."

"How can Kong Tianlai and I be able to deal with the people in his hands?"

As he spoke, Kong Tianyang stopped and looked at Yu Wenkui suspiciously: "Is there anything else you haven't finished saying? Kong Tianlai is not a reckless person. He will never do anything that he is not sure of. of."

"My subordinate was about to say something, but you interrupted me."

Yu Wenkui replied a little aggrievedly.

"Ahem, you continue."

After coughing awkwardly, Kong Tianyang motioned for Yu Wenkui to continue.

"Lai Rulin, one of the personal guards sent by Mr. Lao to Kong Tianlai Qianhu, told me that Kong Tianlai Qianhu met a direct descendant of the Ji family and got a piece of news from him."

"A titled knight reserve from the Great Moon Kingdom brought a batch of supplies and wanted to secretly enter our Great Zhou to aid the Red Blood Overturning Zhou Army in the Great Zhou and continue to cause trouble."

"Kong Tian's intention in coming to Qianhu is for you to secretly send a team of elites, together with the elites he leads and the direct descendant of the Ji family, to intercept the reserve of titled knights from Daye Kingdom."

"As long as you intercept it, you will not only get a lot of military exploits, but also get part of the batch of supplies, as well as the friendship of the direct descendant of the Ji family."

This time, in order not to be interrupted, Yu Wenkui told everything he knew in one breath.

Although he spoke quickly, his meaning was expressed clearly.

After hearing this, Kong Tianyang fell into deep thought.

After a while, he raised his head and asked, "When will we start taking action?"

"We will gather at You hour three days later. We will arrive at the predetermined location at Hai hour and take action at Zi hour."

"With such details, it seems that this news is very true!"

Later, Kong Tianyang asked again: "Do you know the location?"

"I don't know. The person who sent the message said that if you agree, you need to go to Kong Tianlai Qianhu in person. The address is only known to Kong Tianlai Qianhu and has not been told to anyone else."

"It's because I'm afraid the news will leak out."

Kong Tianyang sneered when he heard this: "It's all leaked to the public. I think he just wants to show off in front of me."

"That's all, let's show off. If this thing really succeeds, the benefits I can get are absolutely indispensable. It doesn't matter if he shows off twice, and he won't lose two pieces of meat."

"So, sir, do you agree?"

Yu Wenkui asked carefully.

"Of course, if this operation can be successful, I will not be short of resources to advance to the peak of Xiantian."

"It's just that it's hard to arrange this person. To besiege a peak Xiantian, the people sent must at least be Xiantian. I only have ten of you Xiantian under my command, so it's impossible to send all of you."

After hearing this, Yuwen Kui suddenly had an idea in his mind, and then this idea quickly expanded and finally occupied all his thoughts.

"Isn't this a good opportunity?"

At this time, his eyes narrowed, and a gleam of light flowed in his eyes.

"Sir, why don't we let Su Han take the lead? They can provide three people, and I can provide two people."

"Form a five-member elite team that is all innate warriors."

Kong Tianyang heard this and looked at Yuwen Kui suspiciously: "If so, after this operation, Su Han will get much more rewards than you."

"Isn't this another time that Su Han has put you down?"

"Will you accept this?"

Faced with Kong Tianyang's question, Yuwen Kui's voice became lower, and he replied in a deep voice: "Didn't I mention to you before that I wanted to merge the team led by Su Han and me?"

"I couldn't find a suitable opportunity before, but now the opportunity has come."

"As long as Su Han dies, the centurions under him will be leaderless, and it's up to you to decide what to do?"

Kong Tianyang raised his head in shock and stared at Yuwen Kui for a long time.

"You actually want to kill Su Han like this."

In response to Kong Tianyang's question, Yuwen Kui replied without hiding: "Yes, I want to kill him. He has gradually become powerful enough to threaten your position."

"You know, those soldiers and centurions who surrendered to us were coerced by the poison in Su Han's hand."

"Maybe at the beginning, they had resentment towards Su Han, but as Su Han led them to gain more and more military merits and brought them more and more benefits, their resentment has gradually evolved into worship."

"Do you know that my centurions, although they seem to be at odds with Su Han on the surface, are privately contacting those centurions under Su Han."

"If this continues, one day, you will be sidelined by Su Han."

"If so, based on my understanding of the old man, he will not help a person who can't even subdue his subordinates to regain power."

The long list of words talked about what Su Han might do. Obviously, this was just Yuwen Kui's fabricated theory of Su Han's threat, all of which were his imagination.

Kong Tianyang naturally saw it, so he questioned: "You said so much, but in the end it's just your guess. I don't think Su Han has such great ambitions as you said."

"Sir, don't you understand? It's not whether he has the ambition, but whether he has the ability."

"People without ability are not worth worrying about even if they have ambitions; and people with ability just don't have ambitions now."

Yuwen Kui's words were like the whisper of a devil, leading Kong Tianyang's thoughts to the path he had set.

"Sir, the old man is very concerned about you, and I hope you can make the right choice."

"Hmm? You use my second grandfather to threaten me."

In an instant, Kong Tianyang's aura of a late-stage innate master burst out, which directly suppressed Yuwen Kui's heart and half-knelt on the ground.

"I dare not, everything I do is for your sake, please understand."

After speaking, Yuwen Kui's tall figure even prostrated himself on the ground, showing his submission.

Looking at the figure on the ground, Kong Tianyang's thoughts kept flashing.

Finally, he sighed, closed his eyes and said: "Get up, I agree to let Su Han lead the team."

"As for how to let Su Han stay, it's up to you."

"If you can't do this, then go back to where you came from."

"I will never let you down."

After getting Kong Tianyang's support, Yuwen Kui, who was buried in the ground, showed a hint of joy in his eyes.

"Su Han, three days later at midnight, is the date of your death."

Yuwen Kui couldn't wait to hear the news of Su Han's death.

As for the possibility of failure, he never considered it.

After a while, Yuwen Kui carefully left the wooden house, relying on his familiarity with the patrol team's patrol route, and returned to his tent safely.

What Yuwen Kui didn't expect was that shortly after he left, an uninvited guest also arrived in front of Kong Tianyang's wooden house.

"Master Yuwen, why are you back again?"

The two guards at the door asked in confusion.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you something, please open the door."

"Oh, please come in."

The two men let him in without any doubt.

Looking at the open wooden door, he smiled slightly.

This smile seemed a little eerie to the two guards.

They shook their heads, thinking it was caused by the night environment, and drove away the feeling.

"Yuwen Kui, why are you back again?"

Looking at Yuwen Kui who had gone back, Kong Tianyang frowned.

"Sir, I remembered that there was something I didn't report to you."

"What is it..."

"No, you are not Yuwen Kui, who are you?"

Unfortunately, he reacted a little slowly.

The fake Yuwen Kui was less than five feet away from him.

[Five Elements Seal]

Five different attributes of spiritual light jumped in this man's hands, and then he hit Kong Tianyang in the abdomen who was caught off guard.

The true energy was vigorous, and the five elements of true energy left the person's body and quickly formed a seal composed of colorful runes on Kong Tianyang's abdomen.

"What is this? Why can't I mobilize my Qi?"

"save……"

After realizing that he could not get out of danger on his own, Kong Tianyang immediately wanted to shout out to attract the attention of the guards outside.

However, his reaction was already as expected by the other party, and a piece of rag was stuffed into his mouth.

Then, with lightning speed, he tied up all his limbs.

"Master Kong, what were you talking about with Master Yuwen just now? We talked for so long. Please tell me."

As the man spoke, he turned back into a very familiar face to Kong Tianyang.

Yes, this person is naturally Li Yan.

Seeing Su Han's appearance, Li Yan caught Kong Tianyang off guard and was extremely shocked.

Taking this opportunity, Li Yan pushed aside the rag in his mouth and threw a magic pill into the other person's mouth.

This is the latest elixir that Li Yan obtained, a second-grade high-grade elixir - [Soul-Captivating Pill].

This elixir is very powerful. If a warrior below the Condensing Evil Realm takes this elixir, not only will he be able to answer all his questions, but the elixir will also help the other person remember some things he has forgotten.

Of course, such elixirs have certain limitations. It is best to take them when the other person's mood fluctuates greatly, so that the effect is best.

Moreover, people who take this panacea will eventually become idiots or brain-dead.

The effect of [Soul-Breaking Pill] took effect very quickly, and after a while, Kong Tianyang became eager to answer all questions.

"Tell me the conversation you had with Yu Wenkui just now, word for word."

"yes."

"Yu Wenkui came to me because..."

The interrogation lasted for more than an hour.

During this period, Li Yan also pretended that Yu Wenkui had left the wooden house, and then sneaked in through the window he opened before leaving without anyone noticing.

"Yu Wenkui, well done. If I hadn't started earlier, I would have been framed by you."

Li Yan's eyes flashed with a sharp cold light.

After that, he turned to look at Kong Tianyang, who was already unconscious.

"Master Kong, don't worry. Although you want to deal with me, I am not a narrow-minded person. I will give you a happy ending."

After saying that, Li Yan broke Kong Tianyang's neck and placed his body in the [Transfer Space].

Tomorrow morning, other clones will take him out and bury him.

"Watch me finish you off, Yu Wenkui."

A new Kong Tianyang sat on the chair in the study.

The face was uncertain in the flickering candlelight.