The Grandmaster Strategist

Did I make a miscalculation? 35+25=50? ^_^

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Hai Li, the second-generation head of the Hai family, and nephew of Hai Zhongying. He followed Zhong Ying to the South China Sea continents. After Zhong Ying had no time, Li led the merchant ship to the south and west. Hai Shi rose to prominence, and Li was powerful. . Li was good at fine brushwork and personally drew twelve nautical charts, which are undoubtedly accurate and are still in use today.

In the seventeenth year of Emperor Yong's reign, Emperor Taizong used Li to promote his country's prestige overseas and granted him the title of Marquis. Although Hai Li was promoted to a noble title, his behavior did not change slightly, and he still traveled across the ocean at the age of seventy. In the fifteenth year of Zhaoning, Emperor Wenzong of the Great Yong Dynasty, Li was taking a nap in the cabin. Suddenly he dreamed of an old friend. He got up and laughed and said, "I am going to die." He burned incense, played drums and played harp. He died before the song was finished. He was seventy-one years old.

Li was a kind man on the outside but cold on the inside, but his faith was his foundation. Zhongying died, especially when he was counting his sons. Everyone said that Li would take away the child. Li taught his disciples to be like sons, and in the next fifteen years, he chose him. A good person is an heir, and people know the rules.

Li liked to read scriptures and was a layman. He never married or had children, which was different from everyone else.

——"Biography of Yong Shi Huo Shi"

When Chi Ji walked into his residence at a loss, he saw Thief Li looking at him quietly. Pirates Li said calmly: "It's just a little girl, how can you take it to heart? Soon you will forget her, and she will forget you."

Chi Ji felt a pain in his heart and said: "I don't know why. Originally, I just thought she was a troublesome little sister, but when I saw her walking out of Princess Jiaping's room the day before yesterday, she became so dazzling and beautiful, But I couldn't help but feel heartache. Although the phoenix was in flames, it was beautiful, but the pain was so unbearable. At that moment, I realized that along the way, I was perfunctory with her, and even thought that she was arrogant and unruly, all because of me. I know that one day we will eventually part ways, so I refuse to like her. I really don’t want to hurt her, but now she is still seriously injured, and I can’t do anything about it. Pirates, you won’t understand. "

Pirates Li said indifferently: "No, I understand very well. I worked for the young master that day and stayed in a small gang. I also met an innocent and kind-hearted little girl. She fell in love with me, and I also fell in love with her. But in the end I killed her father and brother with my own hands."

Chi Ji's heart moved, and he remembered that Thief Li once did something important. After he came back, he remained silent for several days, as if he was dead. He also tried to persuade him that day, but he felt that there was no life in Thief Li's eyes, until one day After the young master secretly summoned Pirates, he regained his vitality, and after that, Bandits was sent to the East China Sea.

He asked hesitantly: "That girl, she, is she dead too?"

A trace of uncontrollable sadness flashed in Tuan Li's eyes, and he said: "That day, I also thought about letting her live and letting her hide in a remote place, so that it would not affect the master's plan. But I know very well that if she lives , then it is very likely that it will fall into the hands of others and become a weapon for others to deal with us. Moreover, she saw me killing her father and brother. With such deep hatred, I didn’t know what she would do. So I killed her with my own hands. I came here with malicious intent, and I knew this ending from the beginning, but I still fell into her endless affection. This was my mistake, so I must end this mistake with my own hands. The same goes for you, as long as you do it with your own hands Killing her will eliminate the cancer in your heart, so you must go to Beihan, otherwise you will not be happy in your life."

Chi Ji was silent for a moment and said: "I understand what you mean. You killed your lover with your own hands just because you didn't want to resent the young master and his companions who lived and died together. You are right, she, like her sister, is a hero among women. , when she fell, she must have been like a shooting star, dying at the most brilliant moment. If I couldn't see it with my own eyes, I would regret it in my life. I will ask the young master to join the army to conquer the north, but I will not let her know that I too On the battlefield, I can bear this pain alone."

Pirate Li said calmly: "It's good that you understand. Now that your identity has been exposed, you will be with His Highness King Qi tomorrow. The young master has something to explain." After that, he handed him a wax pill. Chi Ji took the wax pill, opened it, and read the instructions on the tissue paper inside.

Then he burned it with a fire stick, the ashes fell on the ground, and Chi Ji showed a determined smile.

When the passenger ship that Li Xian, Lin Bi and others took arrived at Donghaihou's camp, an unknown island, the eyes of the two people standing at the bow of the ship lit up. From a distance, the island looks like an encircling arm. There are cliffs on both sides. The smooth rocks are impossible to climb. There are no trees to cover it, so those patrolling above can see the enemy at a glance. In the middle of the island is an excellent harbor, which allows large ships to escape from wind and rain. The Marquis of Donghai is the overlord of the sea. In addition to the envoys from major powers, the people who came to congratulate the young Marquis on his wedding were businessmen who relied on shipping and pirates who robbed ships. Therefore, the lines within the port are clearly defined, and various forces are very wary of each other. The warships belonging to the Marquis of Donghai surrounded the island. Such a dragon's pool and tiger's den made it difficult for Masters Jing Wuji and Cizhen to do whatever they wanted when they arrived.

Dozens of big men in red attire stood on the pier to serve as welcome messengers. The young marquis in a bright red wedding dress stood at the front, handsome and beaming with joy. After the illness, Jiang Haitao has been invincible in the East China Sea for the past two years, without knowing how to annihilate him. How many pirates have been recruited and surrendered? In the past, the Marquis of Donghai was only the largest force at sea, but now he has become the commander of all pirates. To achieve such an achievement, Jiang Haitao has made outstanding contributions. Not only Jiang Yonglao is comforted, but also the Supreme Emperor who is far away in Dayong. He was overjoyed for this, and after living in leisure for the past two years, Li Yuan also regretted that he had spared no room for his brother-in-law.

Seeing the beautiful figure on the bow of the ship, Jiang Haitao said loudly: "Jiang Haitao was ordered by his father to welcome the envoy of the Northern Han Dynasty, Her Royal Highness Princess Jiaping."

Lin Bi smiled faintly and said loudly: "Young Master, there is no need to be polite."

After saying that, he walked along the gangplank to the pier. After the two parties greeted each other, Jiang Haitao's eyes fell behind Li Xian, who was getting off the boat. He showed incredible joy on his face and shouted: "Uncle Six." He jumped forward excitedly and grabbed Li Xian stretched his arms and laughed: "Uncle Six is ​​here to attend my nephew's wedding. Why didn't he inform me in advance?"

Li Xian also smiled slightly and said: "I came in private, but the emperor doesn't know about it, so don't make any nonsense."

Jiang Haitao said excitedly: "My nephew is very grateful for Uncle Six's help. My father must be overjoyed that Uncle Six can come to watch the ceremony today. Uncle Six, go and see father."

Li Xian smiled and said: "It's okay, my cousin and I haven't seen each other for many years, so we should catch up on our old friendship first. This is Lin'er, my son. Don't you recognize him?"

When Jiang Haitao saw Li Lin, his heart moved. He also knew something about Li Xian's current situation. This child must have been born by Qin Zheng, but he was a broad-minded person. Since the child's mother was dead, he would not return. After fussing over everything, he said: "It turns out to be my cousin, let him go to the back to meet my mother."

At this time, a delicate voice said dissatisfiedly: "Lanlan is here too."

Only then did Jiang Haitao realize that there was a little girl standing next to Li Lin. He was even more overjoyed when he saw it. He stepped forward and picked up Rou Lan and said, "Lan'er is here too, so sir is here too? How many times has father been here?" According to the post, the gentleman said he couldn’t come.”

Roulan said proudly: "Uncle Hai and I came here. Daddy agreed."

A look of disappointment flashed in Jiang Haitao's eyes. He said hello to Hai Wuya and Hai Li who were behind King Qi, put down Rou Lan, and led the distinguished guests to the wedding hall in the distance. This island has been the permanent residence of the Marquis of Donghai in recent years. There are many buildings from the pier upwards. Among them, the most spacious and magnificent hall halfway up the mountain is the former meeting hall and today's wedding hall. There are hundreds of banquet tables in the side halls on both sides of the main hall to entertain ordinary guests. In the main hall in the middle, in addition to the wedding hall with red carpet in the middle, there are also eighteen tables of banquets on both sides. Entertain distinguished guests. It is said that the Marquis of Donghai's wife was frail and sick, so she did not attend this time. Only the Marquis of Donghai and his subordinates, generals and confidants entertained the guests in the hall with a cheerful smile. People are in high spirits during happy events, and the forty-five-year-old Donghai Marquis was in high spirits. He had already had several drinks before the banquet started.

In terms of honor, the guests in this palace are naturally the envoys from Dayong and Nanchu.

Prince Qing Li Kang is thirty-seven years old this year. Since the fall of Fengyi Clan, his status has immediately risen a lot. In terms of status, he is the third son of Li Yuan. Now the eldest son Li An has been sentenced to death for treason. His son, Li Zhi, has become emperor. In terms of status, Prince Qing is only inferior to his father and brother. Among the other older princes who are still alive, the fifth prince, Prince Ning, Li Qi, has been weak and sick since he was a child. He is neither favored by Li Yuan nor has he ever been involved. In military affairs, it was not until Li Zhi ascended the throne that he was made a county king. Although King Qi was pardoned and regained military power, because he was suspected of treason, his title was reduced from prince to county king. All princes and princesses under King Qi were He was not yet an adult, but at this time, Li Kang was promoted from a county king to a prince because of his meritorious service in guarding Sichuan. Prince Qing, who controlled the military and political power of Yizhou, became a figure in the court who was less than one person and more than ten thousand people. This time, Li Kang was sent to Donghai as an envoy to congratulate the emperor. Li Kang was also very happy. He and Jiang Yong, the Marquis of Donghai, had been in secret contact for a long time. If he could take the opportunity to persuade Jiang Yong to surrender to Dayong, it would be a great achievement. Therefore, Li Kangyan, who was sitting at the head of the table, was smiling and entertaining, and this handsome and prosperous prince was so approachable that all the guests at the table felt like spring breeze.

The envoy of Nanchu, Lu Can, had a different look. Although he was only twenty-five years old, he was already the governor of Nanchu. His expression was calm and indifferent, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking. In fact, although he said Dayong sent a powerful envoy like Prince Qing Li Kang, but it was still strange that Nanchu sent Lu Can. In the past few years, Lu Can has been resisting the invasion from Yizhou while strengthening the defense lines of Xiangfan and the Yangtze River. It can be said that he has everything to do. As a general, Lu Can can be said to be the first military general in Southern Chu. Such an important figure has left the center. , went to the East China Sea, which is really incredible. One can't help but wonder what happened to the political situation in Nanchu. Although Lu Can looked calm and did not show any signs that could be guessed, just seeing the deputy envoy Fu Yulun next to him talking and laughing without any scruples made people have all kinds of daydreams in their hearts. Who doesn’t know that this Fu Yulun is the son-in-law of Shang Weijun, the prime minister of Southern Chu, and the uncle of Zhao Long, the leader of Southern Chu? Could it be that there was a dispute between two important ministers of Southern Chu, Shang Weijun and Lu Xin? Is Chan's mission to Donghai a result of being ostracized? In today's world, wars are raging. Who doesn't want to know more about the situation to avoid being implicated?

While the guests were chatting and laughing in the hall, Zhike, who was in charge of welcoming the guests, shouted loudly: "Princess Jiaping and Princess Hongxia are here."

Everyone looked up and happened to see a woman in green clothes walking in. In order to attend the wedding banquet, today Lin Bi did not wear the Hufu riding clothes that she usually wore to facilitate leading the army in battle. Instead, she changed into a dress that suited her status. The light green embroidered jacket is paired with the lake green long skirt. The golden green coat shows the noble status of the princess of the Northern Han Dynasty. A bright jeweled sword is tied around the waist, and the deerskin boots on the feet remind everyone of the other side of this princess. An identity, the actual leader of the state army in the Northern Han Dynasty.

Everyone in the hall stood up to greet him, including King Qing of the enemy country and Gou Lian, the minister of the Ministry of Rites. No matter whether he was an enemy or a friend, this female general who led the army to resist the barbarians and protect the village of Li people was a person worthy of respect.

Lin Bi smiled and greeted everyone. At this time, a clear and sweet voice sounded: "Sister, is that General Lu Canlu?"

At this time, everyone noticed that there was a girl in red standing behind Lin Bi. She was charming and as bright as fire. However, everyone had just been shocked by Lin Bi's grace and had not noticed that the girl in red was following her step by step. Lin Bi, and her behavior was affectionate, not like a maid. Listening to her talk at this time, I remembered that it was two people who had just been informed by Zhike.

Lu Can heard the girl asking and smiled faintly. After many years of military career, this lawless and naughty boy in the past has turned into a taciturn general. His eyes fell on Lin Bi, and Lin Bi responded with an apologetic smile in time and said: " My roommate is naughty, please forgive me, General."

Lu Can leaned forward and said, "Princess's words are serious."

At this time, Lin Tong, a girl in red, said curiously: "So you are Lu Can. I heard that you are very powerful in fighting, so that the Dayong cavalry dare not peep south. People say that the North Dragon and the South Land make the Yong people scared when they see it. I didn’t expect you to be so young.”

Lu Can glanced at King Qing Li Kang's livid face and said calmly: "Princess, you are so complimentary. General Long has 200,000 armor and suppresses 500,000 Dayong border troops. He is indeed the best military commander in the world. Yong and I, Nanchu, are friendly countries and there is no war, so Lu does not deserve the princess’s praise.”

Lu Can spoke plainly with his eyes open. In the past few years, although Nan Chu was unable to attack Dayong and Dayong had no time to look south, there were many small-scale wars between the two countries. Lu Can used his troops like a god and did not let Dayong He and Long Tingfei were called Dayong's two nemesis. But after all, the relationship between the two countries was nominally a suzerain state and a vassal state, and the two countries had not publicly broken up. Lu Can would never acknowledge Lin Tong's words. Sure enough, when he said this, Prince Qing's complexion improved a lot.

Lin Tong muttered a few words of dissatisfaction, then closed his mouth under Lin Bi's warning eyes, and followed his sister obediently to sit on the table. This table was already occupied by the envoys of Nanchu and Dayong, plus Lin Bi. , there are still many empty seats, but ordinary people would not want to sit in this seat. At three points today, how can the envoys of these three major forces be comparable.

Lin Tong glanced at Prince Qing and said maliciously: "Hey, are you Prince Qing, the envoy of Dayong?"

Li Kang gave Lin Tong a cold look. He didn't want to argue with this little girl, as that would be a loss of status. So he just said coldly: "Exactly."

Lin Tong smiled and said: "You seem to be quite impressive, but you are really far behind His Highness King Qi. No wonder he leads an army of 500,000 to guard the border, while you can only guard Dongchuan and sit in the well to watch the sky."

Li Kang was very angry now and shouted: "Princess Jiaping, please discipline your sister well." Gou Lian, who was sitting next to him, frowned. Is this little girl familiar with King Qi? Logically speaking, she should not have a chance. It's only right to meet the King of Qi. Although the King of Qi is confronting the Northern Han Dynasty, there should be very few opportunities for the King to meet the King.

Just when Gou Lian was suspicious, Zhike had already shouted: "His Royal Highness King Yongqi is here."

Immediately the whole hall was in an uproar. No one would have thought that King Qi would be here. Not to mention that the envoy of Dayong this time was King Qing Li Kang. The court of Dayong would definitely not have sent two princes here. It was said that King Qi had a heavy responsibility. , should be guarding in the army, and should not appear here and now. But everyone was still wondering if they heard it wrong. The stern figure of King Qi had already appeared at the door. His cold and cruel eyes looked around the hall, and there was suddenly silence. With such majesty and majesty, everyone immediately believed that it was really King Qi who came to the East China Sea.

Although almost everyone avoided King Qi Lingren's gaze, there were a few people who were not afraid of King Qi's majesty. Lu Can was one of them. When he heard that King Qi was coming in person, he was a little surprised at first, and then regained his composure. He just looked at King Qi lightly, with evaluation and appreciation in his eyes.

But Qing Wang Li Kang had a cold look on his face. He was very dissatisfied with Qi Wang. In the past, Qi Wang was attached to the prince and never paid attention to Qing Wang. Moreover, his princess was a disciple of Fengyi Sect. This was enough to make Qing Wang hate him to the bone. . But what Li Kang hates even more is that this unruly sixth brother Li Xian has never bowed to him even in the current situation. According to his status, he is the prince, Li Xian is the county king, he is a celebrity in the court, and the leading dignitary, but Li Xian is still suspected of treason, but even like this, Li Xian has never taken Li Kang seriously. . This year Li Zhi ascended the throne, and both Li Kang and Li Xian went back to attend the ceremony. Li Kang originally wanted to get close to Li Xian based on his status as brother and prince, but Li Xian didn't even look at him, let alone have any interest in him. respected. Li Kang once secretly remonstrated with Li Zhi because of this, saying that Li Xian was too unruly and unruly, but Li Zhi just smiled bitterly and said: "The sixth brother is the same in front of me. He has such a temper. The third brother should not offend him." This sentence Li Kang immediately understood that unless Li Xian died, he would never have the upper hand over Li Xian. Seeing that the military generals and important officials in the court were respectful to Li Xian, they were distant and indifferent to him. Li Kang's hatred for Li Xian became deeper and deeper. Why should such a rebellious and arrogant person be able to put pressure on him as a matter of course? This is the deepest resentment buried in Li Kang's heart.

However, in front of so many outsiders, Li Kang would naturally not show such hatred. Even in court, he only showed some slight dissatisfaction. He stood up again and said with a forced smile: "Sixth brother is also here, but is it under the emperor's order?"

Li Zhi glanced at Li Kang and said coldly: "I am here to congratulate you in a private capacity. If you have any questions about your wishes, please go back and ask the emperor."

He was so merciless that Li Kang's face turned cold and he was about to explode on the spot. Gou Lian quickly smoothed things over and said, "Don't worry, Prince Qing. Prince Qi is also a close relative. I don't think the Emperor will blame him." He said this When I say it, it really seems that King Qing has a deep brotherhood and is worried that King Qi will offend the army privately and offend the emperor.

Li Xian glanced at Gou Lian and gave him face, saying, "Third brother, don't worry. I will write an apology note to the emperor when I get back."

As he spoke, he showed a lazy smile, and then sat down with a golden sword. At this time, everyone in the hall breathed a sigh of relief. They couldn't help but marvel at the heavy evil aura on King Qi. It was really rare in the world. He also led troops. General Lu Can is calm and Confucian, Princess Jiaping is admirable and graceful, but King Qi is full of murderous aura. Seeing these three people sitting together, everyone really doesn't need this trip to see such a person.

Although everyone has relaxed, they still feel depressed. With King Qi here alone, no one can relax and enjoy the banquet in the full house. Just when everyone feels embarrassed, a bold laugh comes from the back hall: "Why, is the sixth brother here too?"

As soon as everyone heard this, they knew that Donghai Hou Jiangyong had arrived. After Qing Wang Li Kang, only Donghai Hou Jiangyong could call Qi Wang Li Xian this way. Sure enough, a middle-aged man wearing a red robe walked out of the back hall. He was half a century old, with gray beard and hair, a slender expression, and a slightly dark complexion. He walked as if he was carrying the wind, and the few guards behind him could hardly keep up with him. pace. He walked to the table, pulled Li Xian up and said: "Good sixth brother, your cousin is looking forward to your coming. If you hadn't been kind, your nephew would not even be able to save his life, let alone get a wife. Come on, come on, This time I will ask your nephew and niece to thank you for your great kindness. There is nothing more to say. Even if you Dayong’s envoys are not happy with me, you are different. In addition to asking me to surrender, as long as you Sixth brother, if you have any requests, just say it, and I, Jiang Yong, will never give you any discounts."

His words frightened many people. Even Lu Can and Lin Bi's eyes flashed with worry. What would happen if King Qi proposed that Donghai could no longer cooperate with Southern Chu and Northern Han.

Before King Qi could answer, the Zhike outside said inappropriately: "Hai's ship is sailing, Hai Wuya and Hai Li have arrived! Miss Roulan has arrived! Young Master Li Lin has arrived." Following the voice, Hai's uncle and nephew walked in with a smile, and Behind them, a bouncing little girl walked in dragging a reluctant little boy. Except for Lin Bi, Li Xian and others, everyone else was stunned. What was going on? When did the Zhikehui even notify the children?

Xiaorou looked at the stunned guests with her beady eyes, and said dissatisfiedly: "Why are you staring at Lanlan, Brother Lin, these people are so rude, help me teach them a lesson."

Li Lin looked at the guests depressedly and said coldly: "Are you an idiot? Who do you think I can beat?"

Xiao Roulan looked at it carefully and said with some distress: "It's a bit difficult. They are all much taller than you. It would be great if Brother Jun was here. He can definitely vent my anger for me."

Li Lin said dissatisfiedly: "Your brother Jun doesn't seem to be very old. I don't believe he can vent your anger on your behalf. So, just wait. When I grow up and become a general, I can vent my anger on your behalf."

Xiao Roulan kept her nose shut and muttered: "Brother Jun is just so powerful. When dad bullies me, he will file a complaint for Lan Lan." Then Xiao Roulan slowly lowered her head and began to cry in her voice: "Ugh, Lan Lan hasn't seen Brother Jun for a long time, and my father doesn't allow me to write to Brother Jun." He raised his head and looked at Li Lin with longing, and said, "You can carry the letter for me, right?"

Li Lin was furious, looking at the amused expressions of everyone's doubts, and said viciously: "Okay, I agreed, why not." His expression became even more depressed, Roulan had been begging for a long time, he was embarrassed He said that he would not go to Chang'an and had no way to bring the letter, so he could only be stubborn and refused to agree. Unexpectedly, Roulan chose this time to force him to agree. Li Lin, who didn't like the attention of others, could only agree, wondering whether You can ask the military courier to help bring it back.

The two children were making such a fuss, and everyone's thoughts were diverted. I don't know who laughed first, and then everyone started laughing, and the atmosphere in the wedding hall began to become lively.

Li Lin's face was red with embarrassment, and he looked at Roulan fiercely, but Roulan proudly stepped forward and pulled Jiang Yong's robe, saying: "Uncle Jiang, Lanlan is here to congratulate daddy."

Jiang Yong was a little dumbfounded and said: "Okay, okay, uncle knows, Xiaolan'er, would you like to go to the back to see your new sister-in-law."

Roulan nodded quickly, Jiang Yong waved, and the two maids standing by the side came over quickly and led Xiao Roulan to the back hall. Li Lin frowned and looked up at his father. Li Xian nodded lightly, and Li Lin Then he followed Roulan and walked in. Everyone just thought that he and Roulan were together and didn't pay attention at all, so they just let him follow in.