Chapter 520 The Eve of Bleeding
How many people want Yizhou now?
Everyone, Chang'an, Dongdu, Liao people, Tibetans, Red Lotus Sect, everyone wants it, so why are you Tibetans willing to give up Yizhou?
Because once the north and east are blocked, Yizhou will come back, so it doesn't matter who it is given to now.
The Liao army advanced deep into the enemy's territory alone, nominally to attack the Red Lotus Sect. However, if Tubo, Chang'an and the Red Lotus Sect joined forces, their isolated army would be wiped out.
The Liao people couldn't be so stupid.
Therefore, the Liao army would not attack the Red Lotus Sect.
If they want to connect with Liao, there is only one way.
Tubo sent troops to block a possible attack from the Red Lotus Sect, and the Liao army turned north.
Their destination is Chang'an.
They had already reached an agreement to divide up the declining Tang Dynasty.
Does Third Senior Brother know this information? No one in this world is omnipotent. The layout must rely on enough and true information. Otherwise, many things can only be guessed. If the guess is wrong, a large amount of manpower and material resources will be mobilized but the desired result cannot be obtained. The ending may be irreversible.
Once Guanzhong fell into the hands of the Liao people, Wei You's plan to restore the country in the Western Regions would be greatly reduced. The Western Regions would be isolated, and the new country would be weak after all. It could put pressure on them, but it could not confront a Central Plains dynasty head-on.
Using the Shadow Step to bypass Yizhou's security formation, a flying sword letter flew urgently to the Eastern Capital.
Wei You must be reminded that Li Huan in Chang'an is probably doomed, but does Li Jian in Dongdu know about this?
You should know that the commander of Wuguan was the fourth prince of Liao.
If he is also involved, Dongdu will be in danger.
It is unrealistic for the Liao people to rule the Tang Dynasty, as there will be countless rebellions, but it would be different if there was an obedient puppet.
The Liao people who stayed in the tea bureau were just victims. After they were killed, especially the assassination of Concubine Dowager Xiao Qing, the Liao Kingdom would use this as an excuse to attack Chang'an. The cavalry that went south first would become a stumbling block for Li Huan to escape south. Then Tubo would send troops to calmly take over Jiannan Road, and continue to force the Red Lotus Sect to march eastward and consume each other with Li Jian of Dongdu in the southeast.
Even if he had not met the Pishan brothers, even if he had not participated in the assassination, these Liao people would have died anyway.
Xiao Qing is so wise that she is willing to sacrifice herself for the Liao Kingdom?
Zhao Yushu returned to the city and looked at the Shengci Temple in the distance in the darkness. He suddenly realized that in the eyes of these strategists, when the wheel has started rolling, it is unstoppable. No matter how strong a person's power is, it will eventually turn into powerlessness.
The war has already brewed, and all it needs is a fuse, and that fuse is in Shengci Temple.
It’s Xiao Qing’s death.
Zhao Yushu suddenly realized that he didn't know whether he should kill Xiao Qing.
With a snap, Zhao Yushu slapped himself.
Why did he hesitate? Would he be able to stop this war that had been brewing for a long time by not killing her?
Or is Chang'an Li Huan's reputation already so important?
The Liao people just needed an excuse, which could be that the Queen Mother was killed or that a Liao soldier was missing in Yizhou.
Since you are ready to die, I will give you a ride and give your allies a great gift.
Zhao Yushu changed his clothes and returned to Lai Fu Inn, waking up his Pishan friends who had fallen asleep.
"Brother Alibaba, why are you back so late?"
"I found out something."
Zhao Yushu and the other two were completely sober: "Some Tang people in Yizhou are also planning to attack Concubine Wang, right here in Shengci Temple."
The two brothers looked at each other and said, "Stealing business?"
"Maybe. If we have to deal with the Liao people and the Tang people at the same time, we won't have enough manpower. Have you called for a hundred people?"
"No, only about twenty acquaintances."
Zhao Yushu sighed, "Besides, Shengci Temple is a large temple of the Tang people. There must be masters and even monks inside. If we fight in Shengci Temple, the Tang people may join forces to deal with us first."
Brother Pishan was stunned: "Yes, we are the outsiders."
Pishan's second brother blinked and said, "What should we do?"
"There is a saying in the Tang Dynasty: The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it."
"What do you mean?"
The lecture at Shengci Temple will be tomorrow.
Yizhou's commerce was extremely developed. Not only were there Tang people's porcelain and tea, Liao people's dairy products and leather, but also Tibetan fur coats and blankets.
Early this morning, some people from the Western Regions came to the market and temporarily purchased more than 20 Tibetan leather clothes, and they only wanted those with good quality.
"Put on these clothes and go for a walk around town today to get dirty."
The money was paid by Zhao Yushu. The Pishan brothers gathered more than 20 of their acquaintances and told everyone about their concerns, which soon gained unanimous approval from the Western Region warriors.
"Tomorrow, all you need to do is wait outside the Holy Mercy Temple and wait for her to escape."
"how about you?"
"I'll force her out."
Zhao Yushu patted his scimitar and said, "I will lead the Tang people to deal with the Liao guards inside, and then take the opportunity to force the woman out. Then it will be up to you."
"Brother Alibaba, I will go with you."
Brother Pishan grabbed him and said, "We took the job. There's no reason for us to let you go in such a dangerous place."
Zhao Yushu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have a very strong ability to protect myself. It's terrifyingly strong."
In the north of Yizhou City, the door of a courtyard was opened and Alibaba walked in.
The evil thieves who were shouting and bragging about fighting in the yard all stopped.
"We'll start tomorrow. There won't be much profit to be made this time. I'll give everyone 10 taels of gold first."
A large bag of newly exchanged gold bars was thrown on the ground.
The smoking old man walked over and picked up a gold ingot: "What kind of work is this?"
"Enter Daci Temple and kill twenty Liao people."
The meat mountain woman also picked up the gold: "Who are those Liao people?"
Zhao Yushu sneered: "You still want to ask this?"
"Just out of curiosity. What if I kill the wrong person?"
"No doubt about it. Twenty heavily armored guards."
The old man narrowed his eyes and asked, "Who are you protecting?"
"It has nothing to do with you. The person who is guarding is just an ordinary person who doesn't know martial arts. You don't have to worry about her."
"Don't worry about it?"
The old man laughed and said, "Such an important person must have a monk by his side."
"Monk, I'll take care of it."
Fu Yun stood aside and said coldly.
"Well, since the boss has spoken, we have taken the money and there is nothing to say. When will we start tomorrow?"
"The target will go to listen to Master Zhixuan's lecture. Her guards cannot enter the lecture hall. I will go in and give you a signal. Then you can deal with the guards outside."
"It makes sense. The money the boss gives is in line with the job. Let's do it."
Zhao Yushu nodded: "Pack up, have a good rest tonight, and start tomorrow."
Inside the teahouse, Xiao Qing fiddled with her peonies carefully and sighed softly.
"Guard the light."
"Sir, I'm here."
"Are you ready for tomorrow?"
"Everything is ready. Once you get in the car, I will leave the rest to you."
"It's been more than ten years, and I'm really reluctant to let go."