Chapter 517 Variables
A group of Liao people secretly entered Yizhou and lived in the houses that had been prepared for them in the tea bureau.
Of course, this secret is only what they think is a secret.
When the number of soldiers at the entrance of the tea bureau increased, Zhao Yushu knew they were coming.
It doesn’t matter who comes, or how many people come, as long as those who come don’t have the inner scene, then there is no difference.
Perhaps unaware that she had fallen into the hunter's sight, and still fantasizing that in the future she would be able to manipulate all the forces in Yizhou through her own superb means, either tough or tactful, Queen Dowager Wang was riding in a sedan all the way to Shengci Temple. She wanted to talk to Master Zhixuan about preaching.
Zhao Yushu watched Concubine Wang get off the sedan chair and walk into Shengci Temple with the guards. Then the middle-aged maid with a perfect appearance stayed outside with her head lowered.
If the Western Region warriors can really gather forty or fifty people, those mortal Liao guards among them will not be their opponents. He does not need to attack them. He only has two targets: the Queen Mother and the maid who has reached the Great Perfection in the outer scene.
He had never defeated a Great Perfection in an external scene head-on, and even the Ninth Heaven was difficult.
You can't defeat them by force, you need to outsmart them.
The first step to take the lead is to get a seat for the lecture. There are a total of 10,000 seats, so you can buy one if you can.
"Donor, no."
"no?"
Zhao Yushu held the silver note of 100 taels in his hand and said, "I am very sincere."
"Money is something outside of the body. It is not what the Maitreya Buddha values. You look unfamiliar, donor. I am afraid you do not come here often."
"I'm from Chang'an. I came all the way here. Please give me a chance, Master."
The monk clasped his hands together, struggled hard to get rid of the silver bills that Zhao Yushu forced into his hands, shook his head and walked away.
Even giving money doesn't work, this shouldn't be the case. It's not like this in Xiangjiang Temple. Why is this lecture so popular?
Or do you not have enough money?
Zhao Yushu gritted his teeth and took out five hundred taels.
Then he was pushed and pulled out of Shengci Temple by two monks.
"What the hell!"
Zhao Yushu sat on the grass outside Shengci Temple and wanted to curse.
I originally wanted to get along with you guys as an ordinary person, but what I got in return was alienation. I won’t pretend anymore. I am a monk and I’m going to reveal my cards!
snort!
Zhao Yushu stood up. He needed to attend the lecture. He wanted to find a way to create a chaos in Shengci Temple without affecting ordinary people. He could take the opportunity to divert the attention of the great master of the temple. This would ensure that Concubine Wang, who was only guarded by mortals, could be dealt with.
Then he needed to leave Shengci Temple immediately, as it involved the struggle of multiple forces. As long as Shengci Temple was not in the Liao people's territory, they would not be able to force their way out of the temple. Then the only one he would have to deal with was the middle-aged maid.
If we get rid of him, all the Liao people in the tea bureau will be caught in one fell swoop without them knowing anything. Of course, it will no longer be us who will take action in the tea bureau.
The premise is that some people have already made a decision.
"We have already decided on Mr. Li's proposal."
Cao Zheng looked at Zhao Yushu who came to him again. After what happened in Yizhou, he didn't know what position Li Kui would have in Chang'an. At least, Li Qi's current rank of Light Cavalry Commander might not be enough.
I just don’t know who will be sitting on the chair at that time.
"Since Lord Cao allowed me to come in, I have only one idea."
"Oh?"
"Today I will go down in history one way or another, either as a follower of the emperor, or as a diehard Tang loyalist."
"Hahahaha, Mr. Li is interesting. However, if Mr. Li gets the emperor's favor in the future, he must not forget me."
Zhao Yushu smiled. He already had a knife to deal with the Liao people.
"I need to go to Shengci Temple to listen to the sutras."
Zhao Yushu put forward his own request.
"Why bother? Mr. Li is a Buddhist. I will invite Master Zhixuan to come to your house."
"Princess Dowager Xiao Qing will also go."
Cao Zheng's hand holding the cup stopped in mid-air, and his heart trembled unconsciously.
"Since we are cooperating, why should we trouble Cao Gong for everything? There is a cultivator who has reached the Great Perfection of the Outer Scene by Xiao Qing's side. Our people will take care of this person."
Our people?
Yes, for such an important matter, how could they just send a small fifth-level person himself? There must be some experts hiding behind the Chang'an Academy.
"Similarly, since it is a collaboration, a team of Liao people has already moved into the tea house."
Cao Zheng nodded: "I will take care of these people."
"That's great! The territory of our Great Tang should be decided by us Tang people. The Liao people want to interfere. Humph."
"Mr. Li is right. Outsiders are not allowed to covet our Tang Dynasty affairs. Leave the matter of preaching to me."
"I will come to bother you again at this time tomorrow."
Zhao Yushu stood up, said goodbye, and left alone.
Cao Zheng knocked on the table and said, "Please ask Lord Du and Master Duoji to come to the mansion."
There are now at least six or seven forces mixed in Yizhou. Each force may have its own strengths, but no one has an overwhelming advantage.
If several forces join forces at this time, no matter who their target is, they will all end up with a dismal exit, and even Zhao Yushu is no exception.
The only thing you can do is to counterattack before retreating and bite off as much flesh and blood as possible from the enemy.
At least three families have decided to deal with the Liao people and have already figured out their locations, while the Liao people still have no idea who their enemies are.
This is a battle without suspense.
Once Xiao Qing dies and the Liao people's vanguard is destroyed, what will happen to the army of Xiao Rang, the King of the Southern Courtyard?
Li Huan borrowed troops to let them deal with the Red Lotus Sect. Will they go back west and attack Jiannan Road directly?
Since ancient times, attacking from above has been much more difficult than attacking from below. Otherwise, Tubo, with a population less than one-tenth of that of the Tang Dynasty, would not have become a lifelong rival of the Tang Dynasty.
And if you attack Jiannan Road, let alone how Chang'an will react, will the Red Lotus Church let go of this great opportunity to stab you in the ass?
In the worst case scenario, several forces in the Tang Dynasty temporarily give up their disputes and unite to face the outside world. The three sides work together to directly defeat your 30,000 to 50,000 cavalry. No matter how strong the Liao people are, they will be seriously injured. Forget revenge, it will be good enough to keep the existing territory.
The best case scenario is to capture Yizhou and then continue to defend it until all opponents are exhausted to death, or until other people are exhausted to death.
Therefore, it is basically certain that there was no revenge by the Liao cavalry.
Unless the Liao people’s target is not Yizhou.
Zhao Yushu and Fu Yun stood in front of the table, looking at the map of the Tang Dynasty in front of them, moving their fingers constantly.
"So you think the Liao people's target is not Yizhou?"
Fu Yun nodded: "Yes, Yizhou may just be a cover."
"Why do you think so?"
"Because when I killed Dorje, Master Puxian said something. He told the assassin from the underworld: Yizhou is yours. I suspect that the Tibetans may have joined forces with the Liao people."
I was the assassin from the underworld, but I have to admit that I didn’t think as much as you did at the time.
Zhao Yushu touched his chin and said, "Just based on this one sentence?"
"Not only that, I went to the tea bureau and saw some more Liao people there, but not enough, and not strong enough."
"That's it."
Zhao Yushu touched his chin again: "I have to go talk to Duoji."