A Clash of Gods - Chapter 1189

[Chapter 1179 Choosing the Way]

Li Hongxin’s voice was calm, but Qi Ning had already seen blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and instantly understood what was going on.

Of course, Li Hongxin already knew that he had reached the point where the mountains and rivers were exhausted.

If the action fails tonight, it is destined to have no chance to turn over again.

As he said, he used to be the king of Xichuan, and he forbeared to give it a shot for many years. Even if he failed, he would not let the court decide his life and death.

Qi Ning knew that Li Hongxin should have taken the poison, but he really didn’t see when he took it.

However, Li Hongxin made a desperate attempt tonight, and naturally he planned for the worst. He should have prepared the poison long ago.

Such a result is not necessarily a bad thing. To escort Li Hongxin to Beijing to be tried and dealt with by the court is a troublesome matter. Since he committed suicide, it can be regarded as saving a lot of trouble.

And this person is a hero of Xichuan generation after all, leaving in such a way still maintains a trace of his face after all.

Qi Ning was willing to give him one last face.

Ximen Hengye was already on the verge of death. His skin was as red as blood. Qi Ning knew how he felt now, as if he was being burned by the fire of hell.

He knew that the Yanyang Divine Palm was powerful, but it was beyond Qi Ning’s estimation to torture a person like this.

“Your Highness, this subordinate… this subordinate will go first!” Apparently unable to bear the pain, Ximen Yokono’s eyes were red, he raised his hand, and slapped his head sharply. After taking the shot, he was desperate for death to relieve the pain. This time, he struck with all his strength. A palm landed on his head, and his brain burst, and he fell to the ground.

Li Hongxin just glanced at it, his expression did not change, he turned to Qi Ning, and said, “Is Longtai going to attack the northwest?”

The corners of Qi Ning’s eyes jumped, and Wei Shutong, who was beside him, immediately showed a look of surprise.

“Forcing this king to take action is to set a trap to get rid of this king.” Li Hongxin showed a strange smile on his face: “Chu has endured this king for 20 years, why is it suddenly eager to get rid of this king? It’s nothing more than a big move here, but I’m afraid that this king will take advantage of the opportunity.” The corner of his mouth was bleeding, but the whole person remained calm, raised his hand and stroked his beard and said: “If there is any action in Xichuan, this king will always be there. Under your surveillance, you don’t have to rush to deal with this king, since you can’t wait so much, you can only want to take advantage of the empty space and attack the northwest.”

The attack on the northwest was a secret military plan of the Chu State, and even Wei Shutong, the governor of Xichuan, was still unaware of it.

Li Hongxin’s words broke through, and Qi Ning was a little surprised, he was silent for a while, and finally said: “The Chu army spent a lot of effort in attacking Shu, but today it seems that it really makes sense, the prince is indeed outstanding. talent.”

“How is this king, it’s not up to you to evaluate.” More and more blood flowed from the corners of Li Hongxin’s mouth, but he forced himself to sit upright on the chair and muttered: “This result, after all… ..It makes people a little unwilling…!” After speaking, there was no sound.

Wei Shutong saw Li Hongxin’s head tilted slightly, glanced at Qi Ning, and walked lightly to Li Hongxin’s side. Seeing that Li Hongxin was motionless and could not feel his breathing, he reached out to the tip of Li Hongxin’s nose and probed for his breath. , then turned to Qi Ning and said, “Sir, he… is dead!”

Qi Ning glanced at Li Hongxin, finally stood up, put his hands on his back, walked out the door, took a few steps, stopped and said: “The whole city announced that Li Hongxin attacked the governor’s mansion at night, intending to rebel, and was killed by the government. , and the people who are conspiring with the rebels wait…!” After a pause, he said, “All the Fa-rectification on the spot!”

At dawn, the smell of blood wafted in the air of Chengdu.

Duan Canghai beheaded Dai Ling, and led the hundreds of people under his command to be executed without leaving any of them, while Wei Shu’s colleagues had deployed earlier to detain all the members of the Li clan and transported weapons into the city’s Yiwei Escort Bureau.

He was also raided overnight, and at dawn, the chilling atmosphere in the city subsided, and notices of Li Hongxin’s rebellion were posted everywhere in the streets.

During the thrilling night, most people in the city naturally didn’t know anything, until they saw the notices posted on the streets and alleys, and people didn’t know that a big thing happened overnight.

The Li family who used to call the wind and call the rain in Xichuan disappeared overnight.

If it was 20 years ago, many people might not be able to adapt. After all, Xichuan people have always known that it is the Li family who control their fate, but since the Chu army conquered Xichuan, after many years, Li Hongxin seems to have changed from the king of Xichuan to a family man. People have gradually adapted to the absence of the Li family, so although the King of Shu family disappeared overnight, apart from being surprised, people didn’t have much emotion in their hearts.

In the governor’s mansion, Qi Ning and Wei Shu sat opposite each other. After a long silence, they finally said, “If what Li Hongxin said is true, can we guarantee that we will have no worries?”

Wei Shu was stunned, but immediately understood what Qi Ning meant, he got up, walked to Qi Ning’s side, thought for a moment, and then asked, “Your Majesty, I have the guts to ask a gentleman, Your Majesty’s trip to Xichuan is really true. …to attack the northwest?”

“You haven’t answered my question yet.” Qi Ning didn’t answer Wei Shutong’s question.

Wei Shutong pondered for a moment, and finally said: “Li Hongxin has been executed, and all the clansmen have been detained on death row. According to the Lord’s wishes, we are only waiting for the court to decide how to deal with it. Even those who are involved in the Li family are also all involved. It has been controlled, and the lower official can guarantee that Chengdu Mansion is under our control, and there will never be any trouble.”

Qi Ning nodded slightly.

What Wei Shutong said was a promise, and he dared to make such a promise, of course, because he knew enough about Chengdu Fucheng.

“Li Hongxin is right.” Qi Ning said in a slow voice: “The court’s intention is that I will gather troops and horses in Xichuan, and when the Northwest Army under Beitanghuan’s hands reaches Tongguan, we can quickly go north and take the fastest speed. Taking Xianyang quickly and defending Tongguan, as long as he wins these two places, Beitanghuan can’t do anything if he wants to return to the division to rescue, all he can do is to conquer Luoyang with all his strength.”

Wei Shutong let out a long sigh and said, “The emperor and the lord have long-term plans, and Beitanghuan would never have imagined that we would attack Xianyang from Xichuan.”

Earlier, Qi Ning told him that the purpose of summoning troops and horses was to destroy Jizo. He really had no doubts. At this time, he knew that Qi Ning’s goal was not Jizo at all, but Xianyang in the northwest. If he didn’t even think of Qi Ning’s goal , how can other people think of it?

Li Hongxin saw through Qi Ning’s intentions before he died. Although it was surprising, Li Hongxin was a veteran in the battlefield. He fought with the old man in Jinyi in Xichuan. It is not a problem to be able to see through Qi Ning’s mind. What an incredible thing.

“This is an adventure.” Qi Ning said solemnly: “Whether it will succeed or not, no one knows.”

Wei Shutong also knew that soldiers were impermanent, and there was no perfect plan in this world.

“What can the lower official do, Sir, please do as you please.” Wei Shutong’s expression also became serious.

Of course he understood that the surprise attack on Xianyang was full of dangers, but it was also an unprecedented opportunity for him.

If Qi Ning wants to attack Xianyang’s troops, he can only mobilize them from Xichuan, and the logistics can only be supplied from Xichuan. He may not be able to lead the soldiers to charge into the battle, but if he can guarantee Qi Ning’s plan, he will have no worries in the future. The rear provides sufficient manpower and material support, so once this military adventure succeeds, he will surely become an indispensable one on the merit list.

After the fall of Sima Lan, Longtai is actively controlling the court situation, and naturally he has to use many confidants. If he can make a contribution in this operation, it will of course have a non-negligible impact on his future career.

“Who is currently stationed in Hanzhong?” Qi Ning thought for a while before asking softly, “Is it reliable?”

Sima Lan said: “Reporting to the lord, the prefect of Hanzhong is Ban Yun, and there are 3,000 soldiers and horses stationed there, but there are not many defenders in Nanzheng. The 3,000 soldiers and horses are mainly used to guard a few important roads in Qinling. In order to prevent the Northern Han people from attacking from the south.” He lowered his voice and said, “Your Majesty is going north, to cross the Qinling Mountains, but there are four roads to cross, but… If your Majesty wants to attack Xianyang as quickly as possible, UU Read the book www.sonicmtl.com Then the old road and the Baoxie road cannot be walked.”

Qi Ning nodded slightly and said, “Go and call Duan Canghai over.”

Wei Shutong knew that since Duke Xiaoguo had dealt with King Li Hongxin of Shu and ensured that the rear was safe, then he naturally had to devote his energy to the strategy of attacking Xianyang. At this time, Duan Canghai was summoned, and he had always wanted to do so this time. Duan Canghai was reused in military operations.

When Duan Canghai saw Qi Ning, Qi Ning had spread out the map of Xichuan that Wei Shutong had presented on the table. Naturally, he had no idea about the plan to attack Xianyang. Before he could salute, he waved to him, Duan Canghai approached and saw the map on the table, he was suspicious, Qi Ning waved to Wei Shutong who was behind Duan Canghai, Wei Shutong also approached, the two Standing around Qi Ning, Qi Ning glanced at Duan Canghai, pointed to the Qinling Mountains on the map, and asked Duan Canghai, “If you were given a soldier and horse and asked you to raid Xianyang at the fastest speed, what would you choose? Do?”

Duan Canghai’s face changed suddenly, and he lost his voice: “Sir, could it be…?”

“I asked what would you choose to do?”

Duan Canghai’s expression became solemn, he leaned down slightly, stared at the map for a moment, and finally raised his head and said, “Sir, to absorb Xianyang, we must cross the Qinling Mountains. There are four roads, and we can only choose Tangluo Road or Ziwu Road. In comparison, Tangluo Road is flatter, and the marching force will be much faster, while the Meridian Road is rough and narrow. Once the Northern Han people set up an ambush on the Meridian Road, the consequences will be disastrous, but if they can cross the Meridian Road , you can attack Xianyang City within two days and kill the Northern Han people by surprise.” He clenched his fists and said, “Since it is a surprise attack, it is natural to take risks. If you let your subordinates choose…!” A finger on the map: “Take the Meridian Road!”