The Grandmaster Strategist

On March 19, the first year of Tongtai in the Southern Chu Dynasty, Li Shun, a close servant of Zhe, chased the assassin thousands of miles away and killed the assassin across the river. This was known to the whole world, and those who heard about it were frightened. In the next few years, no one dared to attack Nie Jing.

--"History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties Biography of Jiang Suiyun"

Poison Hand Xiexin's expression changed, and he said coldly: 'Li Shun, I also said that you were serving the master, but I didn't expect that you would have the courage to chase me. '

Xiao Shunzi smiled slightly and said: "Master Hei, although we have never met each other, I know that Prince De has a person like you beside him, and you also know that I exist beside the young master. If you assassinate the young master, you are my mortal enemy." I am not as good as you, but I have to come to see you off. What's more, you are probably not as good as me. '

Poison Hand Xiexin's heart trembled. His name had not been used for many years. Even Prince De didn't know it. Unexpectedly, Xiao Shunzi revealed it, but there was no trace on his expression. He said calmly: "Li Shun, you are also from Nanchu." My minister, you have been at your side all year round and have been deeply favored. Why did you betray your family and country? Is glory and wealth really so important to you? Even if you have some wealth, it is not your turn. You have also been in the army and accompanied you. Wang Banjia, don’t you know the principle of loyalty? '

When he said this, everyone who fell on the ground looked at Xiao Shunzi with contempt.

However, Xiao Shunzi was neither humble nor arrogant, and said calmly: "I am from a humble background, and I am a prisoner. To put it bluntly, in the palace, even cats and dogs are more noble than us. Master Hei, you are just a killer, no." Are you looking down on your slaves? ' At this point, Xiao Shunzi's expression became solemn, and his eyes shone even more. He said word by word: 'There is only one person in the world who has never looked down on me. He regards me as a human being, not a slave. Gong When we first met, the young master was a new noble in Southern Chu. I was just a humble servant, but he valued me so much. We had been together for several years. If there was any hypocrisy, I would have seen through it long ago. However, the young master has always been the same and treated me like a father. Brother, teach me how to read and be polite, and treat me like your own flesh and blood. In this life, only the young master is worthy of my allegiance. Nan Chu treats me with no kindness. Hei Ye blames me with great righteousness. I will ask, what can the young master do to Nan Chu? I feel no shame, but is Nanchu worthy of the young master? '

The evil hand was silent, how could he not know Jiang Zhe's contribution, but in the end he was dismissed from office and sent to an official position, so he assassinated him, which could not be justified in any case.

Xiao Shunzi did not continue to press the question, but said coldly: "I know that Lord Hei was ordered by the prince. As the saying goes, everyone is his own master. The prince does not hate the prince for being ruthless, but he cannot let you return to Nanchu alive, so I am sorry." , today I want you to die in Dayong. '

At this time, Qiao Yan'er, who couldn't move, said angrily: 'What a loud tone, I don't know how high the sky is. '

As soon as these words were spoken, even the poisonous hand and evil heart looked at her strangely. The current situation was clearly on the side of these young people. If Xiao Shunzi could not win, I am afraid that any of them would be killed. , why did Qiao Yaner talk like this instead. In fact, Qiao Yan'er felt that she had said something wrong as soon as she said it. It was just that she was very strong by nature and she had been plotted inexplicably. Xiao Shunzi's sudden appearance and saving her and others made her feel dissatisfied. Seeing everyone's eyes falling on her, she couldn't help but said angrily: 'Why, can't people just talk about it? '

Everyone looked away to avoid laughing out loud, but Xiao Shunzi's expression remained cold. He didn't have a good impression of Qiao Yan'er and others. They were all the Young Master's enemies anyway, so it would be better to kill them all if possible. , if it weren't for the fact that everyone would know about his appearance this time, so he couldn't add insult to injury, I'm afraid he would have killed these people himself.

Looking at Ku Zhuzi, Xiao Shunzi's eyes became a little softer, and he said: "Kuzhuzi, you should be executed today, but my young master has something to say and wants someone to take it back. Since your identity has been exposed, this matter Leave it to you. '

Ku Zhuzi didn't laugh at him. He started looking for flaws in Xiao Shunzi as soon as he appeared. However, although Xiao Shunzi was just standing there, there was no flaw in him at all.

Looking at the sky, Xiao Shunzi sighed: "The tower has been lost in the fog.

Yue Mi Jin Ferry is such a charming scenery, but it’s a pity that you can no longer see it, Mr. Hei. ’ After saying that, his figure rushed towards the poisonous hand and evil heart like an illusion. The poisonous hand and evil heart also knew that life and death were in this battle, so he stood up to meet him, his body shape was like an eagle spreading its wings. As soon as the two bodies intersected, I saw the shadows of their palms intersecting, but there was no sound at all. It turned out that the palm skills of the two were extremely clever and cunning. They attacked each other with more than a dozen moves, which were all necessary to attack the enemy. They turned around at the touch of a touch, but they did not actually touch each other. The fight was fierce, and they were rolling around within a few feet of space. It was dazzling to see. Although no sound was heard, the murderous aura from the palms flowing out from the place where the two of them met was getting stronger and stronger. They were beaten like this. After about a hundred moves, the two men suddenly stopped and stood facing each other. Xiao Shunzi looked cold, but Xie Xin's face was livid. His bra was torn, revealing several wounds similar to claw marks. It was obvious at the first sight that he had already died. At a disadvantage, the two of them stood silently, but the tension between the two became tighter and tighter like a bowstring. Finally, Xie Xin couldn't bear it anymore, and screamed, his face changed several times, and blood suddenly flowed from all his orifices, which was terrifying. .

The third girl saw it from a distance and exclaimed: "This is the third transformation of the method of disintegrating demons. The power is increased tenfold. Please be careful." '

Xiao Shunzi smiled coldly and said: "Although the Demon Disintegration Technique has greatly increased your power, it has endless consequences. If you use it twice in less than two months, it seems that even if you return to Nanchu, your life will not be long." '

Poisonous Hand Xiexin said coldly: "Although your master is unparalleled in intelligence, without your protection, he would probably have his wings broken like an eagle. Even though I cannot kill him this time, if I take your life, I will also break his arm." It will be much easier to commit murder in the future. '

Xiao Shunzi's face turned livid. Unexpectedly, Poisonous Hand Xiexin was still planning to assassinate the young master, and the murderous intent in his eyes was even stronger. At this time, Poisonous Hand Xiexin had already pounced on him. The situation was very different this time. Xiao Shunzi seemed to be beaten so that he could not fight back. They had no power and could only protect themselves with weird body skills. Everyone looked at them for a moment and closed their eyes. Just because the figures of the two people changed, they actually felt dizzy. After a while, Xiao Shunzi suddenly took a deep breath of true energy, and his body was as light as a feather. He retreated with the wind of the palm of the poisonous hand and Xiexin, suddenly rose up, and then counterattacked. The poisonous hand and Xiexin were unable to guard against it, and hurriedly struck out the palm a second time. He blocked the attack, but unexpectedly, Xiao Shunzi's figure turned around out of thin air and landed on his back. A pale palm pressed on his back. The poisonous hand Xiexin felt a soft and cold energy pouring into his body. He tried his best to resist, but the true energy became as fierce as fire, pouring into his meridians. The poisonous hand Xiexin could not help but scream, staggering forward and falling to the ground. At this moment, Ku Bamboo came from the small boat with the wind. Xiao Shunzi had already exhausted all his strength, but unexpectedly, he turned around strangely to meet him as if with the help of a god. Although Ku Zhuzi was the best in the world in water kung fu, this palm technique The internal strength is still far behind. If he hadn't used him to block the possibility of Poisonous Hand Xiexin's waterway escape this time, he wouldn't have had the chance to be invited to participate in the siege of Poisonous Hand Xiexin. Xiao Shunzi had already repelled Kuzhuzi with just three moves and two moves. Kuzhuzi retreated to the riverside, but he was in a dilemma. If he retreated, he would have to watch the poisonous hands and Xiexin die. If he attacked, he was no match.

At this time, the poisonous hand and the evil heart had gained strength. He reluctantly stood up and said with a wry smile: "Eunuch Shun is indeed very powerful in martial arts. How lucky is Jiang Zhe to have such a master as his slave." '

Xiao Shunzi smiled faintly and said: "It should be said that Li Shun is so lucky to have the love of the young master and follow him by his side. Now that your life is on the verge of death, I don't know if he has any last words to tell you." '

Poisonous Hand Xiexin naturally knew that his heart pulse was severed, but he was just relying on his pure skills to survive. There was no trace of fear in his heart, and he said with a smile: "I know what Eunuch Shun wants to ask. Isn't it who saved my life?" To be honest, that person is Qin Qing, and he is the murderer who shot Jiang Zhe. '

Xiao Shunzi said coldly: ‘Don’t you have anyone else to blame? '

Poison Hand Xiexin's heart skipped a beat, but he still said: "I am from Chu, why should I open my eyes for Dayong? So it is true that I am Qin Qing." '

Xiao Shunzi said calmly: "I should have used punishment to force you to tell the truth, but now your life is at stake. That's all. You can just die. I met the prince under Jiuquan. Please send my regards to my young master." ‘After that, give him a light salute. Poison Shou Xiexin relaxed and fell to the ground. At this time, Xiao Shunzi suddenly asked: "Who has better martial arts, Pei Yun or Xiahou Yuanfeng?" 'The poisonous hand was unaware of the evil intentions and replied: 'Xiahou -' suddenly woke up and changed his words: 'Xiahou Yuanfeng has never fought before, so I don't know the depth. '

Xiao Shunzi glanced at him lightly and said: "Kuzhuzi, on behalf of my young master, tell Mr. Rong and Mr. Lu that although the young master did not fail Nan Chu in the past, he still felt guilty when thinking about his old relationship. Now that the young master has narrowly escaped death, he is still with Nan Chu." No matter how ruthless Chu is, from now on we will be strangers when we meet on the battlefield. 'After saying that, his figure flashed, and he was several feet away in an instant, and disappeared into the night in a moment.

Kuzhuzi relaxed and stepped forward to investigate. He found that the poisonous hand Xiexin was dead and there was no trace of breath anymore. He had a tired smile on his face, as if he had put down a heavy burden. He picked up the corpse of the poisonous hand Xiexin and looked at the limp enemy on the ground. Knowing that if he killed them, he would definitely offend Li Shun greatly, he sighed slightly, got on the boat, took the oar, and drifted away. As soon as his boat disappeared into the reeds on the other side, the third girl from Fengyi Sect, who was the most skilled, was already able to move. She stood up and gave everyone the secret antidote to the fragrance. Although the medicine was not suitable for the patient, it was still It worked, and not long after, everyone was able to get up.

The seventh girl exclaimed: "Third sister, I never thought there was such a young master in the world. Even the eldest sister and the ninth sister wouldn't be able to defeat him easily." '

Although Duanmuqiu and others looked ashamed, they all nodded in agreement.

The third girl showed a look of compassion on her face and said: "You only know that he has great martial arts skills, but you don't know the heavy price this person paid. Listening to their conversation, this person is a eunuch, so there is only one kind of martial arts in the world that can make him so powerful." , is the long-lost Sunflower Book. I just don’t know whether he mutilated his body to practice this kind of martial arts, or whether he practiced this kind of martial arts after becoming a eunuch. Alas, although this kind of martial arts is exquisite and profound, but after practicing it, his temperament He can't help but become vicious and cruel. If such a person exists in the world, I'm afraid it will be a big disaster in the end. '

Although Qiao Yaner had spoken rudely just now, he was grateful to Xiao Shunzi for saving his life. At this time, he retorted: "Sister Ming is too worried. Since this man is here to avenge his master, then he is the number one talent in Southern Chu." Jiang Zhe's servant, although I have never met Mr. Jiang, I know that he is magnanimous and talented. How can his servant harm the world? '

The third girl sighed and said, "That's why I feel uneasy. Although this man is scary, he is just a warrior. Jiang Zhe is an unparalleled national scholar. The two of them complement each other. I am afraid that the Great Yong Dynasty will be uneasy. This time I must go back to Master." Ming Ming, if things get out of hand in the future, I'm afraid only she can save the situation. '

After hearing this, everyone felt that it made sense. The leaders of Fengyi Sect, Qun Lun, were indeed far-sighted.

Everyone cherished each other and left without mentioning each other. Although this battle has not been spread among the people, there are many people in the government and the public who know it. The poisonous hand Xiexin is one of the few masters in Southern Chu. This time, he succeeded in the assassination in Prince Yong's Mansion. He also traveled thousands of miles to fight and escaped from Dayong. Shunzi defeated the enemy in one fell swoop and immediately became a figure that attracted everyone's attention. If it weren't for his embarrassing background, he would have been qualified to challenge the throne of Dayong's number one young master. But at this moment, he didn't have this understanding. He thought to himself that Xiahou Yuanfeng was indeed more suspicious, but I was afraid that the young master would not allow me to kill him. If I took advantage of him like this, it would make the world laugh. Why don't I kill him first? As long as no one sees it, who will know it was me? Therefore, Xiao Shunzi did not contact the people in Prince Yong's Mansion and rushed to Chang'an day and night. Within a few days, he had returned to Chang'an. After making some changes, he chose one night and went directly to Xiahou Yuanfeng's Mansion. Knowing that today Xiahou Yuanfeng probably had no errands, so he planned to go directly to the inner house to assassinate him. Unexpectedly, as soon as he approached Xiahou Mansion, a figure stopped him. Just as he was about to take action, the man lifted his hat, revealing a slightly childish face. That man was none other than Chi Ji, the leader of the eight horses in the secret camp, Xiao Shun. Zi's ​​face darkened and he ignored her.

Chi Ji quickly said: "My subordinates have been ordered by the young master to wait for Master Li here. The young master said that Master Li should not be rash and go back to see him first." '

Xiao Shunzi looked cold and said nothing. Chi Ji could only continue: 'Young master said, if Mr. Li doesn't go back now, he won't go back in the future. '

Xiao Shunzi clenched his fists. He naturally knew that Jiang Zhe would never say that casually. It seemed that he really had to go back. He glanced hard in the direction of Xiahou Mansion, then turned and left.

Chi Ji quickly pulled down his hat, and his figure quickly disappeared into the night.

Hurrying back to Prince Yong's Mansion, Xiao Shunzi rushed straight to Hanyuan without washing up. Seeing that the newly selected guards had surrounded the place, he felt a little relieved. He walked into Jiang Zhe's room and saw him lying on the soft couch. He was reading the Book of Songs aloud with a leisurely demeanor, while Roulan, who had not seen him for many days, was leaning beside him, seemingly fascinated by what he was listening to.

Xiao Shunzi felt relieved all of a sudden. That's all. Even if he didn't kill Xiahou Yuanfeng now, would the young master still let him have a better life? He stepped forward and bowed deeply, and said: "I'm back, I apologize to the young master. I will be the best slave in the future." No one dares to act recklessly. '

I put down the book, looked at the dusty Xiao Shunzi, and said, "Thank you for your hard work, please sit down first. Do you know why I knew you were going to Xiahou Yuanfeng's house?" '

Xiao Shunzi said doubtfully: 'I am also suspicious, how come the master knows my whereabouts? Even if those who witnessed it heard my words, they might not have time to spread the word. '

I smiled slightly and said: "Yesterday, Xiahou Yuanfeng came to visit me in person and apologized to me. He said that he did arrive in Hanyuan that day, but it was not him who committed the assassination. He just took away the poisonous hand and evil intention, because he shot me The arrow's person has a distinguished status, so he didn't dare to come forward to stop him. He just wanted to know some inside information with the poisonous hand and evil heart, but the poisonous hand and evil heart refused to say anything and took the opportunity to escape. '

Xiao Shunzi was stunned, and after a while he said: 'Then Li Hanyou is the only one left. '

I smiled lightly and said, "I originally suspected that the person who carried out the assassination had spring eyes and delicate hands. I was afraid that he was a woman. I didn't expect that Xiahou Yuanfeng actually admitted that he was present. I guess there must have been only three people who came to carry out the assassination that day. His vicious hands and evil intentions were Coming here for Prince De's death, there is no need to worry too much. Xiahou Yuanfeng is the closest to the prince. The prince must not want to trouble Fengyimen with this kind of thing. I am afraid that Xiahou Yuanfeng was sent by the prince, but he caught up with him. Fengyimen had murderous intentions against me. Princess Qi hid her bow and arrow first, and Li Hanyou took action personally, so Xiahou Yuanfeng did not take action that day. I think that if Xiahou Yuanfeng was really the one who shot the arrow, I am afraid that he would have killed the poisonous hand and silenced the evil heart long ago. But, why would Fengyi Sect want to kill me? Could it be that that incident exposed traces. '

Xiao Shunzi's expression changed, and he said, "Sir, Fengyi Sect is targeting you, so we have to be even more careful now." '

I shook my head lightly and said: 'It doesn't matter, they failed to assassinate me this time. If the master of Fengyi Sect is really as arrogant as the legend says, then they will not assassinate me again. If they can't deal with me through other means, their reputation will be damaged. After all, if I die now, I'm afraid everyone will know that it was Fengyimen who did it. I think my safety can be safe for the time being, but I have to be careful of their other methods. Now that I am seriously injured, I can avoid their swords. What Feng is pointing out is that your reputation is outstanding, so you should be careful. '

Xiao Shunzi nodded and said: 'Young Master is right, but I will be careful. '

I stretched and said, 'What you said makes sense. I'm tired. You can send Roulan back. '

Xiao Shunzi said quickly: "Sir, I acted recklessly and you haven't punished me yet?" '

I said lazily: 'Okay, I'll punish you. By the way, I really want to eat sweet-scented osmanthus cake, so I'll punish you by buying a box of good sweet-scented osmanthus cake, the kind I used to love. 'I was half asleep and had no idea what I was saying.

Xiao Shunzi was stunned. Osmanthus cake, the most famous snack in Nanchu Jianye, how can you eat it here? Even if you go back to Jianye and buy it yourself, it is not new.

He walked out of the door in a daze. At this time, Zhou Wu, the captain of the fifty guards, came over. Seeing his strange look, he asked, "Master Li, what's wrong? Do you have any orders?" '

Xiao Shunzi said distressedly: ‘How can I buy sweet-scented osmanthus cake? 'Zhou Wu was stunned and murmured: 'Osmanthus cake. 'Xiao Shunzi has already walked away with Roulan in his arms.