It turned out that although the Mongolia were leading the expedition, Kublai Khan was the unknown Gui You. This person was the eldest son of Ogodai and was favored by Empress Naima Zhen. When Ogodai died, you had not returned from the Western Expedition. Yelu Chucai advised the Empress to make Shiliemen, the eldest son of the three sons of the Emperor, the Khan. He even offended the Empress because of this. This was also the fuse that led to Yelu Chucai's death. It was Empress Ma Zhen's perverse behavior, indiscriminate reward to win over the imperial clan and ministers, finally let Gui You ascend the throne. However, after Gui You ascended the throne, there were different decrees, contradictions, political corruption, indulgence in wine and sex, and discord with Batu, the son of Shuchi. He was not very concerned about Song Dynasty and wanted to lead the people to attack Batu instead.
Jinlun Guoshi and others were loyal to Kublai Khan and were extremely angry with Gui You and Empress Naima Zhen. They made an agreement with Batu to take this opportunity to get rid of Gui You and support Tuolei's eldest son, Mengge, as Khan. However, Empress Ma Zhen and Gui You had long been wary of Kublai Khan, so they secretly let Huo Du practice martial arts by Jinlun's side. Huo Duzhi and Jin Lun Nation Master had fallen out not because of Guo Fu, but because of his identity being exposed. In order to win the hearts of the Han people, Kublai Lie had disregarded Gui You's reputation and released a post to restore Yelu Chu Cai's reputation. This was also a blatant provocation to Gui You.
Huo Du had hidden himself in Xiangyang to act according to the situation, especially to assist Guo Jing and find an opportunity to kill Hu Bilie. Thus, he temporarily had the same goal as Guo Jing and the others. Since Hu Bilie was dead, Huo Du would naturally gain Guo Jing's full trust. It was only logical that he would kill Guo Jing in secret and let Gui You lead his troops south.
And killing Ye Lui Qi was naturally not entirely for Guo Fu. Ye Lui Qi grew up beside Ye Lui Chucai and was very familiar with the internal strife in Mongolia. Huo Du was also afraid that Ye Lui Qi would expose his scheme, so killing Beggar's Sect Leader Lu Youjiao and framing Ye Lui Qi was also Huo Du's doing.
Guo Fu and Huang Rong were secretly shocked when they heard this. "So you're also a member of Gui You?" Huang Rong sneered.”
Pang Yiqing sobbed," Gui You said that the first person he wanted to kill was Batu, the second was Kublai Khan, and the last was the Great Song. I thought that it would be best to incite internal strife among the Mongolians. At least the Great Song would have a few more years of peace. I wouldn't dare to betray the country. I've never done anything to harm the Great Song. I beg for your mercy, Gang Leader Huang."”
Guo Fu spat,"You've harmed Brother Qi time and time again, and you still say you didn't do anything bad?"”
Pang Yiqing was so scared that his entire body was trembling. He lay on the ground as if he was trembling."Ye Lui Qi is just a Khitan. Huo Du said that he had ulterior motives in pursuing Gang Leader Guo. This subordinate did not know that Lord Ye Lui was so benevolent and righteous. This lowly one was blind and mistakenly listened to Huo Du's calumny.”
"Hmph, you better not let me find out that you're lying." Guo Fu sneered.”As he spoke, he pulled Huang Rong away.
Huang Rong called Guo Jing and Ye Lui Qi over and told them what Pang Yiqing had said in detail. Guo Jing frowned and said,"Ogodai and Torrey are very friendly. Who knew that their descendants would cause such a thing?”
Huang Rong thought for a moment, then dipped her hand in water and wrote four words on the table: Beat him at his own game.
Ye Lui Qi pondered for a moment and said," Gang Leader Huang, this plan will only work for a while. I have a plan that might be able to ensure the peace of Great Song and Mongolia for decades.”
"What plan?" Guo Fu asked happily.
Ye Lui Qi also wrote four words on the table: uproot the strong and help the weak. Guo Jing didn't understand for a moment, but Huang Rong smiled happily."The Mongolians are valiant and brave. They are not afraid of death. It is hard to find a weakness on the battlefield. Ye Lui Qi grew up in Mongolia.”
"I grew up in Mongolia too. Why don't I know what you mean, Rong 'er?" Guo Jing was stunned.”
Ye Lui Qi cupped his fists and said," I grew up in Mongolia. That Gui You is stupid and stupid. He only has the courage of an ordinary man. If he fights with Kublai Khan and Brother Meng, he will definitely lose." But Gui You's son, Hucha, and I played together since we were young. If I were to help him win against Kublai Khan, he would definitely not refuse…"
"But after he defeats Kublai Khan, won't he also attack Song?" Guo Jing frowned.”
At this point, Huang Rong and Guo Fu chuckled. Huang Rong smiled." When the time comes, it'll be your Uncle Guo's turn to play. It's like two children tug-of-war. You see who's going to win, and you help the other party pull it out. Anyway, let them only care about the tug-of-war and not us." When the time comes, we will come up with ideas for them. They will fight their own battles and kill their own people. It will have nothing to do with our Great Song.”
Ye Lui Qi said seriously," I'm not a Han, so I shouldn't have come up with such an idea. Although this isn't an honorable plan, in a battle on the grasslands, the ones who die are only soldiers. The ones who attack Song are the innocent, the old, the weak, the women, and the children. The ones who burn and plunder are all people of literature and culture. Of the two evils, the lesser one is chosen, so this is the only way."”
Guo Jing also understood when he heard this. He smiled bitterly and said,"I thought that Ye Lui Qi was an honest person like me, but it turns out that he's just like you guys, full of evil ideas.”
Huang Rong smiled and stuffed a piece of cake into Guo Jing's mouth.""That's right. Otherwise, why would the benevolent Hero Guo be the only one in the world?”
" I grew up in Mongolia," Guo Jing said seriously." Back then, although the Mongolians were brave and brave, they were lacking in resourcefulness. Looking at Kublai Khan's formation now, it is no longer the same as it was back then. The Mongolians now cannot be underestimated.”
Ye Lui Qi smiled bitterly." This is because of my father. When my father was an official in Mongolia, he admired the Han culture and promoted the Han people to be officials. He urged the Mongolia to learn the Han culture and even enfeoffed the Confucian residence. Many talented people from the Han people came up with strategies for the Mongolia. The Mongolia was no longer a small country.”
"Kublai Khan is indeed capable, but the more capable he is, the easier it will be for us to keep him in check." Huang Rong laughed nonchalantly. If they let one side easily defeat the other, how could they drag out the battle for so long?”
Ye Lui Qi said anxiously," Gang Leader Huang, based on my years of experience, the Song people are good at defending but not good at attacking. We might not gain much advantage if we help them fight on the grasslands. Gang Leader Huang, you can't let your guard down.”
"Don't worry," Huang Rong said with a smile.”
"Brother Qi, I'll go with you!" Guo Fu quickly shouted.”Ye Lui Qi hurriedly said," Nonsense again. The desert is deep and windy, and the situation is extremely dangerous. Even if I agree, how can your father and mother let you go?”
Guo Fu said gently," Brother Qi, you and Hucha know each other, and your father has strongly recommended the Lost Ardent Sect. This matter has to be done by you. If anything happens to you, I'm afraid that many people in Great Song will die." Is my body more important, or is your body more important? Is our love more important, or is the rise and fall of all the people in the world more important?”
Guo Jing heard his daughter's words and his heart was filled with grief. He stroked Guo Fu's hair and pondered for a moment before saying,""Fu 'er, you are a good daughter of Great Song. If you can really save the people from fire and water, what do you have to regret about your safety?”
Ye Lui Qi knew the harsh environment of the desert, so how could he bear to let Guo Fu, who was like a flower, go to the desert? Seeing that Guo Jing had agreed, she was afraid that Guo Fu would really go with them. She looked at Huang Rong again. Although Huang Rong was reluctant to part with Guo Fu, she really had to do this. Her voice was filled with sadness."Pick a few Beggar's Sect experts and bring them with you. I still have something to say to you. Come in with me.”
Guo Fu followed Huang Rong into the house. Huang Rong lowered her voice and said,""Your father isn't smart, and he never led troops to fight in the desert before, but when he led troops to the west for Genghis Khan, he was victorious. Do you know why?”
Guo Fu smiled,"Of course, it's because of Mother's guidance."”" That's not true," Huang Rong said seriously." It's just that by chance, he obtained a secret military book called Wu Mu's Will. It's the accumulation of Yue Wumu's years of fighting against the Jin soldiers."”
Guo Fu couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hand and let out a soft 'ah'. She knew that this was a serious matter and her mother must have instructed her, so she listened carefully.
" Your father and I knew that Xiangyang City would fall sooner or later," Huang Rong said." In order to plan for the future, your father and I secretly compiled the essence of Wu Mu's will, the Nine Yin Scripture, and the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. At that time, I wanted to leave it to you. Now, it seems that I'll give it to you now.”
Guo Fu's heart was beating like a drum. In her previous life, she had been pampered and spoiled. When had she ever experienced such an important thing? Even his parents did not dare to entrust such an important thing as Wu Mu's will to him. He could not help but say with tears in his eyes,"Your daughter will definitely be used properly and be loyal to the country.”
Huang Rong continued," I wrote the essence of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms for my son-in-law. Qi 'er is good in both character and martial arts, and I like him very much. But he is a Khitan after all, and Yelu Chucai was once a minister of Mongolia. Sigh, it's just that how can we find another person like Brother Jing in the world?" Forget it, he probably doesn't need the essence of the Nine Yin Scripture anymore. You can give him the essence of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. This will of Wu Mu cannot be passed on to a second person other than yourself.”
"I remember," Guo Fu said with tears in her eyes.”
Huang Rong continued," Qi 'er's martial arts are good, and his character is good. Mother is also very happy about it. It's not to prevent him from learning it. It's just that Wu Mu's will is too important." "This time, you and Qi 'er will go to Mongolia. Bring the little red horse along. If anything happens, return to Xiangyang immediately. Although your father is honored to be loyal to the country, I hope that you can live happily. As long as you don't betray the country and join the enemy, it's not a big deal to run away…" As she spoke, Huang Rong's voice was choked with sobs. Guo Fu was about to say something when she suddenly heard Guo Jing's voice outside the room,""Father-in-law, why are you here?”Guo Fu quickly wiped her tears and dragged Huang Rong out to welcome them. Huang Rong smiled." Father, you're always elusive. It's not easy for you to come this time. You have to stay in Xiangyang for a few more days."”Guo Fu had already thrown herself into Huang Yaoshi's arms.”
Huang Yaoshi smiled and tapped Guo Fu's forehead,""You're about to get married, but you're still so mischievous.”As he spoke, he sat down." I saw the Mongolians returning north a few days ago. I was a little curious, so I went to their camp and caught a few leaders to ask. Then, I got some news and came over to tell you."”
"Are you talking about the internal strife in Mongolia?" Huang Rong pursed her lips and smiled.”Huang Yaoshi didn't want his daughter to expose him, so he chuckled.""If I had known that you guys already knew, I wouldn't have come here.”"What are you talking about, Dad?" Huang Rong hurriedly said."We only know a little about it. We still need you to give us some pointers." I'll go make a few side dishes now."
Medicine Master Huang sat down and said," Gui You and Kublai Khan were never on good terms. Although Brother Meng was adopted by Ogodai, Gui You was afraid of him. Moreover, Brother Meng's mother and Gui You's mother were not easy to deal with. They caused a ruckus in the court and the back hall. Moreover, there were rumors in Mongolia that Torrey was poisoned to death by Ogodai.”
"Was adopted brother poisoned to death by Ogodai?" Guo Jing was shocked. Back then, the Great Khan said that Ogodai was a magnanimous and benevolent person, and my adopted brother was devoted to governing the country and assisting him. How could this be?”
"Ignorant," said Huang Yaoshi with a snort. Ogodai is a high-ranking official with great power. How can he let others sleep soundly beside his bed? Ogodai pretended to be sick and tricked him into drinking some holy water to pray for illness. He died not long after drinking it. If it wasn't Ogodai, who else could it be?”
Guo Jing thought of how much Torrey loved him, but who would have thought that he would end up like this? He could not help but be speechless.
Ye Lui Qi said," The Mongolians all say that Tuolei is loyal to the king and loves his brother. He sincerely accepted the punishment and died on behalf of his brother. The matter of poisoning has yet to be concluded. Island Lord Huang's words…"
"Stupid!" Medicine Master Huang sneered. Who would believe the words of witchcraft to wash the disease in water? If it wasn't for the poison, even if Torrey had treated his brother sincerely, how could he have died?”
Guo Fu saw that Ye Lui Qi was deflated and quickly pulled Ye Lui Qi to the side: "My grandfather is just like that. Don't mind him.”
Seeing Guo Fu like this, Huang Yaoshi could not help but smile bitterly,""As expected, girls are extroverted. My daughter is biased towards men. Even my granddaughter is average.”
Guo Fu smiled and said," It's not that I'm siding with outsiders. It's just that you have too many fallacies, Grandfather. How can a beggar have two wives? How can a neighbor get so many chickens? At that time, there was still the Emperor of Zhou. When did everyone talk about Wei Qi? They didn't even put Confucius in their eyes.”
When Ye Lui Qi heard Guo Fu's last two sentences, he was enlightened and quickly said: "Sister Fu, Island Lord Huang's words are very reasonable. The word 'benevolence' mentioned by Confucius was the highest. Loyalty, righteousness, and morality were not as important as this word. The reason why Confucius talked about Wei and Qi was because these two countries were powerful, had a large population, and had clear politics. Therefore, he lobbied these two countries to do his best to help and save people, just like what we are doing now. If one blindly held the emperor of Zhou as the right path and did not think about whether it was feasible or not, that would be pedantic and stupid.”
Medicine Master Huang exclaimed," You're not stupid. I think you're stronger than Jing 'er." But what do you want to do now?”
Guo Fu then told him about Ye Lui Qi and Gui You's son's relationship and how they wanted to go deep into the desert to provoke a fight between them. When Huang Yaoshi heard this, he clapped his hands and smiled." It's indeed a good plan. If it works, there will be no war in Xiangyang for the next ten years." Hubilai Lie's army is formidable and has extraordinary battle prowess. Hmph, but in my eyes, they are nothing but dust.”
"Grandpa, is there anything you can teach your granddaughter?" Guo Fu asked coquettishly.”
" Thank goodness you didn't grow up by my side," Medicine Master Huang said with a smile." Otherwise, you would have taken everything Grandpa had." Fine, I've been thinking about how to resist the Yuan army over the years. With the effect of the five elements, I created this twenty-eight constellations formation. Today, I'll give you the formation picture.”
Guo Fu was overjoyed and quickly thanked him,""Thank you, Grandpa!"
Hearing his father-in-law's words, Guo Jing hurriedly brought a pen and paper for Huang Yaoshi. Guo Fu smiled as she grinded the ink and said,"Grandfather's Five Elements Divination Art is truly capable of penetrating the heavens and earth. No one else in the world can compare to it. I'm afraid I can't learn it.”
Medicine Master Huang jokingly scolded while drawing,""This bootlicking skill can only be used against Old Beggar Flower. It's useless against me.”
Guo Fu quickly said," Of course. For a person like Grandpa who is aloof and prideful, what is a little flattery from granddaughter?"”
Ye Lui Qi saw Medicine Master Huang fiddling with his beard and smiling, obviously enjoying Guo Fu's flattery, and couldn't help but laugh.
Huang Yaoshi did not continue the conversation. Instead, he drew and pointed out the five elements in the formation. Ye Lui Qi had read many Taoist books with Ye Lui Chucai since he was young, so he knew a thing or two about these. However, when it came to astronomy and mathematics, he could not help but ask questions. He asked questions on key points. Huang Yaoshi saw that he was smart and knowledgeable, plus he was handsome, so he could not help but nod his head,"You're not bad, kid. Why don't you follow me and learn for a few years? Then you'll be able to learn all the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams.”
At this moment, someone outside the house laughed and said,"The Old Evil Huang who doesn't put the world in his eyes is also here to learn how to poach people from me?"”Apothecary Huang turned around and saw that it was Hong Qigong. Hong Qigong said," Brother Medicine, your granddaughter is so obedient. I'm sure you want to poach your grandson-in-law back to Peach Blossom Island to be the successor after seeing me poach your granddaughter to be the leader of the beggars? It's a pity that he's the disciple of the old naughty boy. He can't make the decision. You can't beat the old naughty boy, so forget it.”
Apothecary Huang was provoked by Hong Qigong and said angrily,""How can I not be able to defeat the old mischievous child? Even if he has learned the Nine Yin Mantra and I have other attainments in martial arts over the years, I might not lose to him. In terms of the five elements, he can't even break out of my Peach Blossom Island's Peach Blossom Formation. What else is there to say?”
Guo Fu quickly smiled and said," Grandfather, Master, stop arguing. Grandfather is such a peerless expert. If he was willing to teach Brother Qi a thing or two, he would probably wake up laughing in his dreams. Although Old Master Zhou Botong accepted him as his disciple, he was not a person who would stick to his principles. Unfortunately, things are urgent. Brother Qi has to rush to the desert. I'm afraid he won't have the chance to listen to your teachings."”
After hearing this, Medicine Master Huang felt a little better. He quickly drew and said,""Forget it, but since you're far away in the desert, I have to remind you of something. Now, there are three of them: Kublai Khan, Brother Meng, and Batu. Kublai Khan is a rare talent, Batu has a high status, and he is a brave man. According to what I learned from the Mongols, Gui You and his sons are useless. The Lost Sect is young and doesn't know what's good for them. However, since Ogotai thinks highly of him, he might be able to help. Otherwise, it would be difficult to rely on Gui You and the old empress to fight against Hu Bilie.”
Ye Lui Qi said," Before Gui You's wife, Wo Wu Li Hai, lost her way, she thought that Gui You's throne might not be stable, so she has already brought Shi Lie Sect under her wing. This matter is not difficult."”
Medicine Master Huang sneered." That's the bad thing. First, a woman only knows power and doesn't know the big picture. It's easy for her to mess things up. Second, if she sets up Shilie Sect, her children will definitely not be convinced. If her own family is in chaos, Kublai Khan will win without fighting. You must be careful. You must act when necessary.”
"Junior has noted it all down." Ye Lui Qi hurriedly said.”
"What junior?" Medicine Master Huang frowned.”
Guo Fu nudged Ye Lui Qi and secretly said,""Call me Grandpa."
Ye Lui Qi was startled and hesitated for a moment before saying anything. Huang Yaoshi couldn't help but say angrily,""What? Could it be that a talent like me, Fu 'er, is not worthy of you?”
Ye Lui Qi said," How dare I? It is a blessing that junior can't cultivate in several lifetimes for younger sister Fu to favor junior."”
"So you like her, and she likes you?" Medicine Master Huang stroked his beard and smiled.”
"If Ye Lui Qi has second thoughts in this life, Heaven and Man will abandon him."”
Guo Fu blushed, but she still said,""I like it."
"Since that's the case, I'll make the decision for you two to get married tonight!" Medicine Master Huang laughed proudly.”
Ye Lui Qi and Guo Fu looked at each other, Guo Fu shouted: "Grandpa, Brother Qi hasn't fulfilled his filial piety yet. How can this be?”
"How can the granddaughter of my Eastern Heretic be a pedantic person?" Medicine Master Huang sneered. Filial piety lies in the heart. Could it be that not marrying a wife is filial piety? I don't care about this lousy rule."
At this time, Huang Rong had already brought a few dishes to the front of the hall. When she heard Medicine Master Huang's words, she couldn't help but be at a loss whether to laugh or cry."Father, our children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. When they get married is their business. We can't force them. Besides, Fu 'er is only sixteen years old. I want to keep her for two more years.”
Huang Yaoshi laughed when he heard Huang Rong's words.""You have to take care of your man and your daughter. It's hard for you to think things through. It's just that when you were sixteen years old, you didn't want to stay by my side for two more years. Since that's the case, let's go together, old beggar.”
As he spoke, Apothecary Huang took Hong Qigong's hand and the two of them floated away.
Guo Fu let out a long sigh." Fortunately, Grandpa left. Otherwise, I don't know what would have happened."”
Ye Lui Qi said gently," If that's the case, then we'll do as Grandfather says. Don't you want to marry me?"”
Guo Fu blushed." You didn't even propose. Why should I marry you?"”With that, she smiled sweetly and turned around to run away. Ye Lui Qi hurriedly chased after him.
Huang Rong saw the situation between the two and thought of the time when she and Guo Jing were young. She couldn't help but feel very sweet in her heart."Brother Jing, our daughter is old now, and we are old too.”"Where are you old?" Guo Jing asked as he held his wife's hand. I think you're as beautiful as you were back then, but I'm old and even have white hair.”
Huang Rong smiled." The siege has been too tight these few years. You've been working hard day and night. If the border is peaceful, how can you say you're old when you're not even eighty years old with your internal energy foundation?"”
Guo Jing sighed." I only hope that Qi 'er's idea will work. If Mongolia really falls apart and fights for power, the Song Dynasty will have at least a few decades of peace. At that time, we can return to Peach Blossom Island and live in seclusion together. We can practice martial arts every day, plant flowers, enjoy the sea breeze, and help Fu' er and the others teach their children. Wouldn't that be good?"”
Hearing Guo Jing's words, Huang Rong felt safe and happy. The two of them couldn't help but smile at each other.
Ye Lui Qi chased all the way into the garden before catching up to Guo Fu. When Ye Lui Qi saw Guo Fu's face turn red, she became even more charming. He couldn't help but feel intoxicated and said in a low voice: "Although Grandpa said so, how can I let you suffer like this? " Don't worry, after I become successful and famous, I'll marry you in a glorious manner. I'll let all the martial artists see what a good wife I, Ye Lui Qi, have married.”
In his previous life, due to the war in Xiangyang, Guo Fu and Ye Lui Qi's marriage was hastily arranged. However, he borrowed Lu Guanying's presence to treat the few martial artists who were guarding Xiangyang City and the Beggar's Sect's higher-ups to a meal.?Guo Fu had a forthright personality and was not the kind of person who would haggle over every ounce. However, there was always regret in her heart. Hearing what Ye Lui Qi said, although he was annoyed,"" What nonsense are you spouting again? If you don't succeed in your life, don't tell me that you won't marry for the rest of your life?" However, she couldn't help but be filled with joy.
The two of them rested in Xiangyang City for a few days. Huang Rong thought that the two of them were unmarried and it was inconvenient to go to the depths of the desert together, so she suggested to Guo Jing to get engaged in Xiangyang first. Guo Jing was also very satisfied with Ye Lui Qi at this time. Coupled with his father-in-law nodding his head, it just so happened that Kublai Lie had temporarily retreated, so he held the engagement banquet in Xiangyang in a grand manner.
It turned out that Guo Fu was only the daughter of Guo Jing and Huang Rong in her previous life. However, this life was different. After all, it was the Beggar's Sect Master who got married, and the entire Beggar's Sect spread the news. Fortunately, the Beggar's Sect had held it once more than twenty years ago. This time, the Beggar's Sect Elders were quite familiar with it. They held a banquet outside Xiangyang City. Everyone in the Beggar's Sect could come and eat, and the gifts were free.
Even though the Song Dynasty lost every war, Jiangnan was quite prosperous. There were many yarn factories with thousands of people. The clothes and accessories sent by the Beggar's Sect of Purity in several big cities in Jiangnan, such as Suzhou, Wuxi, Kuaiji, and Yuhang, were so dazzling that Guo Fu's eyes were dazzled. Since Beggar's Sect had mobilized, how could the other sects in Jianghu not know? Quan Zhen Sect, Shaolin Sect, Qingcheng Sect, Giant Whale Sect, and Sea Sand Sect all sent gifts. This engagement was even more lively than Guo Fu's wedding in her previous life.
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The Golden Snake Prince Ouyang Ke
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