Book 46 - Chapter 7 – Making an Oath with the Devil (1/2)
Kou Zhong and wang Xuanshu rode side by side out of the i’s Heavenly Street; how could he not sigh with sorrow?
An arrogant ar shi+chong’s currentits peak period, theAric position in the contention for hege The second reason was that in the struggle within the little iu Clan away, and now he even forced Yang Dong to abdicate his imperial throne to him External cala was resolved
But his self-proclaically senerate antipathy on Dou Jiande’s side, which would potentially overturn the covenant of joint efforts However, it was indeed the general , Liu Wuzhou, Liang shi+dou, Li Yuan, Xiao Xian, and the others, various overlords of various localities, proclai, raised the ‘Yang Sui’ banner again, it would be difficult for him to have the power to rally supporters Since he had just defeated Wagang Army, his fa Xuanying and the others instigated hi path
At this time, the area south of the Yellow River has entirely beco’s territory If he was able to beat back the Li’s Tang Army on the punitive expedition to the east, he would potentially dominate the Central Plains No wonder his ale-handedly facilitated his current prestige – was not considered worthy in his eyes
But Kou Zhong was convinced that in the decisive battle betang shi+chong and Li shi+ shi+chong
The reason for the defeat ang shi+chong’s own character; on the surface, although this man’s words were pleasant to hear, the fact was that he was deceitful over and over again, narrow-minded and unable to tolerate people He was not in the ive any consideration to anybody other than to the people of wang family name and his fellow clans? With such character do him, he was practically unable to treat people with sincerity; it would be evento die for hinani to their abilities [idioined Otherwise, if his people illing to fall over each other in their eagerness to throw their lot to him, to who to fairly evaluating the ly, not to mention difficult to look outside to be on the lookout for people who iance to hi his subordinates to throw their lot into the eneest alloped up the Tianjin Bridge Translated by foxs
wang Xuanshu cleared his throat, pulling Kou Zhong from his contemplation back to the reality before his eyes “Shaoshuai, what are you thinking?” he asked
S whether I have co Xuanshu was shocked, “Shaoshuaijust say that he adhed and said, “I also admire Li shi+min verymatters I wonder if I could stay at the same place as last time? That house is not bad at all, I particularly love the peace and quiet of that place”
What he wanted to ask the ’s current situation But even to wang Xuanshu, to whoood impression, he knew that it was unsuitable to ask in haste, otherwise, if this ’s ears, it would be strange indeed if he did not grow suspicious of the two men’s relationshi+p
“That’s not a problereed
“I don’t need anybody to wait upon ht! How areXuanshu cheerfully replied, “This enerals are in Luoyang After helping Shaoshuai settling down, I’ll send someone to notify them I’m sure they will be very happy to meet and reminisce about for was relieved; he thought that as long as he could see Yang Gongqing, then he could fully grasp the situation on wang shi+chong’s side, and then he would be able to see how he could turn things around [orig to upend heaven and earth], to let wang shi+chong obtaining ‘tragic victory’ in this hard battle, which would deter stepped into the courtyard of the Passionate Nest For the first tiretted his decision to choose the Passionate Nest as a place to stay, because since Hou Xibai becaer had any secret to speak of It was precisely because of the Passionate Nest that one after another Wanwan and shi+ Zhixuan found out that he had co’an Hereafter, whether disaster or happiness, the situation would be even more difficult to foresee
A faint residue of the scent of a wo’sthe river with Shen Luoyan Heaving a sigh, he tore off his mask, pushed the door, and stepped into the front hall
Shen Luoyan’s touching back greeted his eyes; she was leaning against the , looking out “My heart is very troubled,” she spoke softly, “I want co knew she mistook him for Hou Xibai; he sloalked over and stopped around five chi behind him, and spoke indifferently, “Shen Junshi+ [military adviser], what troubles your heart?” Translated by foxs
Shen Luoyan’s tender body was severely shaken; turning around abruptly, she cried tenderly in disbelief, “Ah! Ziling”
She did not try to cover the pleasantly surprised expression appearing on her delicate-and-pretty, bright-and-beautiful-as-in-forht about turning around and leaving, but in the end he could not bear to be so heartless toward this close female friend, as hed and said, “It is Xiaodi Is Shen Junshi+ troubled because of Liyang? Ay, I a a hard time as well”
Shen Luoyan revealed a thousand-words-ten-thousand-speeches-but-do-not-knohere-to-start expression, the unusual light in the pupil of her eyes was rippling, she was touching to the extreme point; it appeared as if she wanted to throw herself into Xu Ziling’s bosoht hard to restrain herself Suddenly dropping down her cicada head, she spoke softly, “Ziling guessed incorrectly! At Liyang city, shi+jiwere taken prisoner but under Kou Zhong’s mediation they were released by Dou Jiande, you can temporarily set your mind at rest”
‘Temporarily set your mind at rest’, these four characters [zan shi+ an xin] were reood at understanding others, accurately grasped Xu Ziling’s fra was safe and sound, iht was off hishis brows, he said, “In that case, what makes Junshi+’s heart troubled?”
Shen Luoyan turned her fragrant body around, once again her gaze was on the beautiful scenery of the rear garden outside the , she spoke gently, “I haven’t been a Junshi+ for a long time! Why do you still callcal said, “In our hearts, Luoyan will always be that Meiren’er [beautiful wo away frole and said, “Meiren’er Junshi+, only you can say such thing; this honorary title ree him; he is probably the only one who canwryly, Xu Ziling said, “But that definitely won’t happen in the battle of Luoyang Kou Zhong himself knows this fact better than anybody else, because we understand what kind of a person wang shi+chong is”
Shen Luoyan spoke in disdain, “Narrow-minded and deceitful, paranoid, contentious and fake [pian xia jue zha, duo yi jiao wei]; it’s difficult for his”
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Shen Luoyan turned around again She recovered her usual distinguished and acco tender disposition and beautiful attitude; she spoke blissfully, “Seeing Ziling, all troubles disappear without any trace You really don’t care about Kou Zhong?”
“I don’t know,” Xu Ziling replied dejectedly, “My biggest wish right now is that Kou Zhong can withdraw froainst the eastern capital in ti fell, the next in line would be him and his Shao Shuai Ar with intelligent rays of light; she said, “This is called you are so worried that you beco be easily put in order? Or more accurately, I should say how could the ‘Heavenly Saber’ Song Que be easily dealt with? Once Song Que is provoked, nobody will be able to predict the develop asked, “Unexpectedly Song Que ht personally lead the troops into battle?”
Casting a sidelong glance toward hier, “Why would Ziling think that he e, he definitely won’t let this kind of person to unify the world To revitalize the unification of Han, this is a once-in-a-thousand-years golden opportunity Li Fa Que, they are evenspoke in astonish Family has wealth and influence, but I did not know that they also occupy such a critical position in military matters”
Shen Luoyan said, “If we say that Kou Zhong is a natural outstanding co Que is an expert in ht in the Central Earth, with extensive understanding of ancient and es Therefore, he can hold back his troops without , who fit the intention of his heart, and only then will he declare his support Song Quedeployy of the overall situation, the other is an unequalled commander-in-chief on the battlefield; what do you say the Li Fa Shen Luoyan’s wake-up call, Xu Ziling began to look at Kou Zhong’s great undertaking frole, but he felt even more headache No matter ould win or ould lose, the i-upside-down, rolling-the-south-sweeping-away-the-north, no one could stay virtuous alone
Shen Luoyan continued, “Even with Song Que’s power, unexpectedly Xiao Xian could suppress Lin shi+hong; this fact represents Song Que’s desire to conserve his strength, to quietly wait for the opportune ti could learn ten-, twenty-percent of his skill, he would not have to suffer defeat Ay!”
After Li Mi’s tragic victory over Yuwen Huaji, without waiting for the recovery of his vital energy, he i; this was precisely the main cause of his defeat Translated by foxs
Shen Luoyan also said, “Lingnan Army relies mainly on Li Liao [tribes], the people’s lifestyle is siard Song Que like a deity Therefore, although they are only about a hundred thousandClan’s financial support plus Kou Zhong, this kind of talent, even Li shi+htly Therefore, you do not need to worry about Kou Zhong”