Chapter 16 Murder Plan

At noon the next day, heavy snow fell all over the sky.

The soldiers hid in the military tents, looking at the heavy snow outside, their minds empty and full of confusion.

They didn't know whether they could go back or not, nor did they know whether they could gain any merit for this trip.

I can only follow my superiors' arrangements day after day.

Suddenly, the empty eyes of the soldiers hiding in the edge of the tent suddenly focused.
Looking at the black spots appearing on the horizon, he stood up immediately.

The rest of the soldiers also picked up their swords and looked alert.

When the black spot got closer and closer, he saw the person coming and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

It is a team coming from Gyeongju to deliver supplies. They will bring a lot of military rations and also take back some spoils of war.

In the past, they would be extremely happy at this time because the supply team had arrived and at least they could eat meat.

But now, they felt a little regretful. They had already eaten Wu Fuliu's meat.

But Yan Wujian was still not punished and was still kept well in a corner of the camp.

There were some smart people among the soldiers who knew that Yan Wujian was not beheaded because of Qian Hu's efforts to protect him.
The thousand households would certainly not miss this opportunity. They stared blankly at the donkey carts and horse carriages that arrived.

Perhaps after today, Yan Wujian will no longer appear in the camp.

Whenever they thought of this, the soldiers became more depressed. They couldn't help but lower their heads and sigh silently.

For people like them who are just ants, it is natural for them to sulk.

In the military tent where Yan Wujian was, the personal guard Tian Bing had been waiting here long ago.

The long sword had already been unsheathed and he was staring around vigilantly!

His military duty is to escort Yan Wujian out of the military tent safely, but before that he has to ensure this man's absolute safety!
He knew that Lu Yunyi was a ruthless person and might kill people to silence them before Yan Wujian left.

Yan Wujian, who was sitting in front of the bed, saw this man so alert and smiled disdainfully.
He grabbed the beef on the table and took a big bite, then drank the wine in the glass, looking intoxicated.

"Is it really that serious? How dare Lu Yunyi kill people in the army?"

Tian Bing still looked alert and glanced at Yan Wujian.
There was a trace of regret in his eyes, and he said silently in his heart:

"Master Qianhu is such a quick-witted person, why is his son so cowardly?"

But when he thought this in his heart, he smiled slyly with a hint of flattery:
"Master Yan, you must be on guard against others.

You may not know that when Lu Yunyi was in Qingzhou, he often fought with his colleagues and refused to obey discipline.

He is a troublemaker, he can do anything."

"Is he so arrogant?" Yan Wujian was stunned.

"Of course, his father is Mr. Lu.

All the important people in Gyeongju had their children learn literature under him.

No matter how rich or powerful you are, as long as your child is in someone else's hands, you must always be polite to Mr. Lu.
I have personally seen several gentlemen disdain the Master Qian Hu, but be polite to Mr. Lu. "

"so smart?"

Tian Bing showed a trace of sadness on his face:
"That's natural. Although there is a war outside,
But my Ming Dynasty is peaceful, and soldiers like me are useless, so our status is naturally not as noble as that of scholars."

"That's right. It's ridiculous that a scholar can meet an official without kneeling!" Yan Wu nodded in agreement.

"So, Master Yan should avoid contact with Lu Yunyi.
Although he looks brave in battle, I have heard that he is a man of deep scheming.
Young Master Yan is at odds with him, but the one who suffers is the Captain, it is not worth it."

As soon as these words came out, Yan Wujian's face suddenly darkened, and his breathing became faster:

"He just has a good father, doesn't he? Why are you so proud?"

Tian Bing was stunned for a moment and quickly looked away to avoid being noticed by others for the strangeness in his eyes.

At this time, the shouts of soldiers and the creaking of carts rolling over the ground could be heard outside the military tent.
Tian Bing looked alert, stood up quickly, and rushed to the entrance of the military tent.

He took the long knife and gently lifted the curtain, then turned his head to look outside, and suddenly his eyes lit up with joy.

"Master Yan, people from Qingzhou are here, you can go back now."

Yan Wujian was not as tough as he appeared to be.
After hearing the news, I breathed a sigh of relief, and a huge weight lifted off my heart.
"Good good!"

Tian Bing quickly came to Yan Wujian's side and whispered:

"I'll make arrangements and someone will look after you on the way.
During this period, you should be patient and not let anyone find out.
If everything goes well, we will be able to return to Gyeongju in less than two days."

"I know, I know. It's just pretending to be dead. It's not that difficult."

"That's good. I'll go make the arrangements first. If someone I don't know comes,
Don't hesitate and shout loudly, there are brothers in the military tent on the side. "

"I know, I know. Go ahead."

Tian Bing nodded and left quickly!
When Yan Wujian was the only one left in the military tent, he snorted disdainfully, threw the beef in his hand away casually, and his eyes became even colder:

"As long as the mountains are green, there will be no shortage of firewood. I'll play with you slowly when I get home!"

In the military tent in the northwest corner, Liu Heiying, wearing armor and a fat body, stood in the military tent with a murderous look on his face.
Looking at the increasingly lively military camp, a cold look flashed in his eyes.

Behind him, the pale-faced Wu Fuliu stood there quietly.
Although he looked frail, he was full of energy and spirit, especially his sharp eyes, which made him look like an old soldier who had just come off the battlefield.

On his side, Xiao Shunzi, who had lost half of his arm, was also standing there.

He looked nervous and a little uneasy.

Liu Heiying turned around, looked at the two of them, and smiled softly:
"Not bad, you recovered very quickly."

Wu Fuliu forced a smile, with a hint of gratitude in his expression.

He had thought countless times that he might be half disabled for the rest of his life, a useless person in the future, unable to support his family, and even having difficulty supporting himself.

now
"You are joking, my brother was able to recover so quickly, thanks to the herbs and care of you two adults.
If you have any instructions in the future, please tell us, and we will never shirk our responsibilities."

Xiao Shunzi on the side also nodded repeatedly, but his eyes were a little dim. Without a part of his arm, there was little he could do.

Seeing this, Liu Heiying stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder:

"If you can't hold a knife, you can hold a pen. The captain is still short of clerks.
When you return to Qingzhou, go to Liu's company and tell them that you know me. Then they will teach you how to read and do accounting."

Xiao Shunzi's eyes gradually widened, and hope flashed in his eyes: "Is it true?"

"Why would I lie to you? But there is one condition. You must do well what I tell you to do next. You will have a bright future if you follow the captain in the future!"

Liu Heiying patted his armor, looking like a bandit.

The two looked at each other gently, took a deep breath, and a look of understanding flashed in their eyes.
If you want to get benefits, you have to do things!
Wu Fuliu took a deep breath and said with determination: "Sir, we two brothers dare not disobey your order."

"Okay!" Liu Heiying shouted with a smile on his face:

"It's simple. Kill one person! Someone in the army!"

As he spoke, the smile on Liu Heiying's face suddenly disappeared, replaced by a sinister, vicious, and a hint of cruelty!
The atmosphere in the military tent suddenly froze and became cold, as if a cold wind was blowing.

There was a flash of horror in Wu Fuliu's eyes, but it soon faded away. He pursed his lips and spoke viciously:
"who!"

"Yan Wujian!"

Wu Fuliu's eyes suddenly flashed with astonishment, and then he let out a long sigh.

After hearing the surname, he thought it was Qianhu Yan San, but he didn't expect it to be this enemy?
"He hurt you like this? Don't you want revenge?"

An inexplicable smile appeared on Liu Heiying's face, which made the two people present feel a chill in their hearts.

Wu Fuliu has been working hard since he was young and thinks he is knowledgeable.
But for some reason I always felt a chill when talking to this person, as if a cold poisonous snake was crawling across my spine.

But soon, the fear and astonishment in Wu Fuliu's eyes disappeared.
Instead, there was a strong hatred. He gritted his teeth and said:

"Yes! Sir, you tell us what to do, and we will not shirk our responsibility!"

Liu Heiying nodded with satisfaction:
"Yan Wujian will go back with the convoy transporting the seized goods. I don't know where he is hiding. You must search carefully. Once you find him..."

Liu Heiying used his hand as a knife, gently slashed across his neck, and said lightly:

"Just kill him."

"Of course, if you are afraid, you don't have to do it.
When you return to Qingzhou, be humble and pray that Yan Wujian will not cause you any trouble."

Liu Heiying showed a kind smile on his face. But Wu Fuliu's eyes made him hold his breath.
Yes, he had no choice.

Yan Wujian has now come to such a fate.
He might not cause trouble for the captain, but he would definitely not let the two brothers go.

What's more, in the past two days, General Liu has been telling them not to act rashly and to pretend to be paralyzed, all for today!

Taking a deep breath, Wu Fuliu nodded vigorously towards Xiao Shunzi and looked at Liu Heiying:
"Sir, we will do this. Xiao Shunzi will find someone, and I will kill them!
In their eyes, I am still the paralyzed person, and they will not doubt me. "

Liu Heiying nodded with satisfaction:
"He's quite smart, no wonder he was able to hook up with the master's daughter."

Wu Fuliu's face turned red, and all the murderous aura in his body disappeared. He stammered and didn't know what to say.

"Hahahaha, since ancient times, heroes have been coveted by beauties.

Look, Captain, the daughter of Governor Liu will marry no one but him. Both of you are heroes."

Wu Fuliu was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Liu Heiying looked at Xiao Shunzi again and said, "You know what to do when the time comes. Don't just stand there stupidly.

You must be seen by the accompanying troops. The more people the better. This way, you two will be free from the crime."

Xiao Shunzi nodded vigorously and kept these words firmly in his heart!
Wu Fuliu on the side was a little hesitant:
"Master General, isn't this too simple?"

"Hahaha, I can tell from the looks of you that you have never used a dirty word." Then Liu Heiying remembered the look on Lu Yunyi's face when he said this.
He raised his head slightly, his face was frivolous, his eyes were a bit condescending, and he snorted:
"Everything you do leaves traces behind. When doing something like this, the more careful your plan is, the more likely it is that something will go wrong."

Wu Fuliu frowned immediately. He was not a fool, so he could naturally understand the meaning of these words. He couldn't help but look shocked!

"General Liu is truly a god. What he said makes sense. It makes perfect sense!"

On the other hand, Xiao Shunzi was not so smart. His dull look made people feel sympathy for him.

Liu Heiying glanced at the two of them, especially at Xiao Shunzi, with a strange look in his eyes.

He coughed lightly to cover up his embarrassment and said:
"In short, no matter how the plan changes, Yan Wujian cannot be allowed to return to Qingzhou."

"Yes!"

The next morning, hundreds of people gathered outside the military camp, with more than ten horse and donkey carts, a hundred carts, and hundreds of cattle and sheep.

After counting the military supplies and prisoners, the large group of troops marched southeastward towards Gyeongju.

The soldiers of the Qianhu Suo looked at the cattle and sheep with eager eyes, wishing they could kill a few more and keep them.

Qianhu Yan Sanze stood in the military tent, watching the distant troops disappear little by little in the wind and snow, and felt extremely confused for a moment.

At this time, Tian Bing ran over in the snow and wind.

Yan San's face immediately showed concern, and he stepped out of the tent: "How is it?"

"Reporting to the Lord, everything has been arranged properly. In order to avoid any problems, I have also called two brothers to wait. Master Yan will definitely be able to return to Qingzhou safely."

Yan San's tense mood finally calmed down a little bit, and a huge stone fell to the ground:
"That's good, that's good."

Then he asked, "Has Lu Yunyi made any moves? I'm afraid he's up to something."

"In the past two days, Captain Lu has hardly left the military tent except for daily training. I heard that he is improving the stirrups?"

Hearing this, Yan San was completely relieved:
"That's good, that's good.
He likes to study strange things. This stirrup has been used for hundreds of years. How can he improve it?"

Tian Bing grinned and said, "Your Excellency is right."

"Okay, go ahead and do your work. I want to be alone."

"Yes!"

"Brother Yun'er, the people have been sent away!" Liu Heiying rushed into the tent excitedly with snow on his head!
This caused Lu Yunyi, who was holding the stirrup and looking carefully, to shudder suddenly and his face darkened:
"How many times have I told you to use your job title when you're working?"

"Got it, Brother Yun'er."

Liu Heiying came closer in a frivolous manner, laughing foolishly.

Lu Yunyi glanced at him:
"Have you prepared a backup plan? The two brothers didn't even know to run away when they were surrounded by the Yuan people. They tend to act impulsively. It would be disgraceful if they messed up."

"Brother Yun'er is really thoughtful and has made all the arrangements.

The brother of the man I'm looking for was killed by his own people. I will not be lenient towards people like Yan Wujian.

But there are many guards accompanying him, and Yan San must have arranged guards as well, so I don’t know if it will work.”

Lu Yunyi took the homemade file and gently sharpened the stirrup:

"Man proposes, God disposes. You can't not ask for it, but you can't force it either.
If Yan Wujian is still alive, we can do it next time."

"But if we do this, we will completely anger Yan San, and he will not treat us well in the future."

Liu Heiying narrowed his eyes slightly, and his already barely visible pupils turned into a slit.

Lu Yunyi straightened up and sighed:

"Originally, he didn't look very happy. With our contributions, we could have been promoted long ago.

He was afraid of offending others and didn't promote us, so why isn't he afraid of offending us? Does he think we are easy to bully?"

Liu Heiying also looked unhappy:

"That's true. We took such a big risk to get a centurion and a general flag. That's a bit too stingy."

Lu Yunyi threw the file aside, picked up the stirrup, looked around, and said:
"No hurry. Once the army arrives and confirms the location of Yuan Ting, you and I will be able to accomplish our great feat."

"Then Brother Yun'er can become a thousand households?"

Lu Yunyi glanced at him and said, "The rewards for you and me depend on the results of the battle. The greater the results, the greater the rewards. Maybe you can even become a thousand households."

Liu Heiying's eyes suddenly became bright, and his lips trembled a little:

"Really? Brother Yun'er, don't lie to me."

Lu Yunyi thought for a moment:

"The Daning Metropolitan Command was just established last year and they are short of people. If you volunteer, you should be able to become a thousand households with this achievement."

"Daning? It's too far, right?" Liu Heiying didn't know why, but a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.
He has been following Lu Yunyi since he was in school, and has always had a backer.

If he went alone, he would definitely not dare to do it!

Brother Yun'er said that we should not stray too far from our comfort zone.

“That’s a great place.”

If Lu Yunyi remembered correctly, this year it should be changed to the Beijing Military Region Headquarters, and there would be a lot of room for development there.

But Liu Heiying shook his head like a rattle:
"Wherever Brother Yun'er is, I'll be there. I know my own abilities.
If you want to be independent, that is impossible. Let’s just work together as officials and businessmen.”

Lu Yunyi smiled lightly:
"Okay, then let's work together to make the company bigger and stronger. But you and I are not short of money either."

Liu Heiying curled his lips and said, "Who would complain about having too much money?"

"That makes sense."

At this time, hurried footsteps sounded from outside the military tent.

Lu Yunyi's originally relaxed eyes suddenly focused, and the murderous aura was not concealed at all!

Soon, a soldier rushed in and said hurriedly:

"Captain Lu, the general's order has arrived. You are ordered to receive it!"

"Military orders? Where is Captain Yan?"

"Captain Yan is here too, but the military order is for you." The soldier's face was full of weirdness.

"For me?"

"It was sent by the general's personal guards."

"I see."

Lu Yunyi frowned and his heart was pounding. Whenever he had something to do with Lan Yu, he felt a little flustered.

(End of this chapter)

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