From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 1198

Pi Lengzi's original name was Pi Xiucai, which carried his father's simple wish. However, due to family conditions, Pi Lengzi only learned to read and write, and had to work as a laborer when he was ten years old.

Therefore, he dared not call himself Pi Xiucai anymore, and instead got a new name, Lenghuo.

Thus, Pi Lengzi was born.

Speaking of these past events, he sighed and said with emotion: "There is no way. My family is too poor. After my mother fell ill, she couldn't afford medicine. She could only use folk remedies to treat it, such as eating ants. She died of the disease in less than a month."

"My father was only half a person. He usually only did three things - eating, sleeping and beating his wife. It's better for my mother to die, so that she won't suffer."

"Those bastards in the village said I was a fool. In fact, I couldn't accept those blows. I was young and a little crazy at that time."

"Later, when I grew up, I became smarter. After all, I could read. I went to the inn to work as a waiter, but I was appreciated."

"Later, my superior, that is, Brother Yunbo, developed me into a secret stake of Shenque."

"Later, I performed well and was promoted continuously, so I began to follow Lord Zhang Fei."

"He said I'm articulate, good at disguise, and suitable for big things."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Yes, you are a humble boy, and it's not easy for you to be Zhang Fei's first-line subordinate."

"If you get this done in the Western Regions, I'll give you a credit, and then you'll have enough money to marry a woman."

Pi Lengzi shook his head and said, "Don't want that thing, it affects my big things, and a woman is really not good, it's better to sleep with a brother in my arms."

Zhou Yuan squeezed his legs and let the horse run forward a few more steps before turning back and saying, "Where are you from, kid?"

Pi Lengzi said, "Chengdu Prefecture."

Zhou Yuan sweated immediately and said seriously, "You won't be on guard tonight, let Guan Lu send someone to watch the night."

Guan Lu didn't care about these, but asked, "My lord, I've been thinking about what you said these two days. Although the analysis has been completed, there are still some unclear points. "

"For example, so many forces have gathered and have different positions, but how will this battle be carried out, and in which aspects will they confront each other?"

"I have thought of some things, but my mind is confused and I can't figure it out."

Zhou Yuan frowned and said, "According to the progress of the affairs, we will confront each other at some key nodes."

"This is a cat and mouse game. They are the cats, responsible for finding our location and then getting rid of us."

"We are the mice, and we need to steal food under the tight network of the cats, that is, to meet the key figures, reach a consensus on the plan, and launch a coup."

"For example, after we go there, the first thing we do is to contact the inner court to rescue Ye Qingying and others."

"Then this action will be our first clash with our opponents."

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan laughed again: "However, the scale of such actions is constantly changing with the changes in the political situation. For example, even if the Black Mountain Sect finds us, they may not want to kill us, but want to obtain negotiation conditions."

"This is based on their internal understanding of future politics and their planning of routes."

"And our treatment of them will also change with the changes of these things."

"The reason why I came here in person is, on the one hand, because of Ye Qingying, and on the other hand, because you can't grasp these scales."

"At the same time, Dajin also needs a person of weight to come forward and sit at the table."

"Your Majesty recommended Wang Lun to me, but Wang Lun is actually not qualified. If he comes, others will not recognize him."

Guan Lu let out a long breath and said, "Okay, I understand."

Zhou Yuan said: "Remember, Guan Lu, the essence of the chaos in Yili this time is to jointly determine the future path of the Yarkand Khanate or the Western Regions. ”

“All our forces are variables and elements, fighting for what path they think should be taken here.”

“From the complexity, find the essential contradiction, you can always be clear about your position, and you will not be disturbed by those dazzling things.”

Guan Lu asked in confusion: “Dazzling? What exactly is it?”

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: “For example, the Black Mountain Sect discovered me, but did not dare to kill me, so they tried every means to win me over.”

“This may include... arranging a sixteen-year-old Xibe girl for me...”

Xiaoying raised her head and glared: “Brother, this is what you are waiting for...”

Guan Lu swallowed and said: “Why do I feel that... Lord, you are waiting for this.”

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said in a deep voice: “You know shit! Everyone says that I, Zhou Yuan, am a sex-hungry wolf! But... people should always maintain an enterprising spirit throughout their lives! ”

“I am not pickyHow can you make progress if you attack your weak spot? "

Xiaoying chuckled and said, "Okay, okay, Uncle Ugly, you should also think of a way to arrange a few Western Region women for my brother. They should be young and beautiful!"

Guan Lu was drinking water. He spit out the words and looked at Xiaoying in horror.

Zhou Yuan said seriously, "Xiaoying, you can't always call Guan Lu like this. He is a little ugly, but not particularly ugly, just a little ugly."

Xiaoying tilted her head and said, "I understand, call Uncle Clown."

Guan Lu hurriedly said, "Not as good as the previous one!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing and continued to move forward.

Over the snow-capped mountains, they came to Yilie River and headed west.

Guan Lu said, "Find contradictions from complexity. Now we are close to the Yili area. This time I have an idea."

"Yili is the core city of the Western Region and a population gathering place. There must be a large number of Han people here. They must be loyal to the Great Jin. ”

“We can contact these Han merchants and ask them to provide help, such as housing, clothing and identity.”

“Zhang Fei arrived earlier than us. He is also a smart man. He must have contacted these things long ago.”

Pi Lengzi clapped his hands and said, “Ugly… No, Lord Guan’s analysis is good. When Lord Zhang came here, we did not enter the city. We sneaked in with two guards and contacted the Han merchants here. We entered the city in large numbers under the guise of merchants.”

“We are now living in the kiln of the Han merchants, and the people of the Black Mountain Sect can’t find it at all.”

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, “So we need to wait for you to go in outside the city, and bring us clothes in the form of a caravan, and then go in disguise.”

Pi Lengzi said, “Although it’s a bit troublesome, this is the safest way.”

“Okay! Let’s do it!”

Zhou Yuan said slowly, “We will rest here for a day. You will send someone to bring the merchants out tomorrow, and then we will go into the city together. "

"In addition, you need to ask clearly whether Zhang Fei has contacted the Inner Court and whether there is any news about Ye Qingying. This is very important."

"At the same time, has Chenxi received any news? Why hasn't he come to see me? Many problems need to be dealt with temporarily."

Guan Lu said: "My lord, how to break such a complicated situation?"

Zhou Yuan clapped his hands and said softly: "Complicated, for them, for me, this degree is just right, not too simple, nor too difficult to handle."

"Take over the Western Region in one month! This is my goal!"