Chapter 203 Robbery and Murder

Both Liao Yu and Yelu Rong were shrewd people. Even though something was fishy, ​​they both ordered the soldiers in the camp to eat and drink.

Wen Chengyun, the fireman, sensed something was amiss. Cooking a meal for more than ten people in one pot was usually the quickest option, and the military rarely cooked large meals for the entire army. Firstly, the cooking time was long, and secondly, the smoke would last a long time and produce a lot of smoke, unless it was meant to be seen by someone...

This function was almost similar to a beacon tower, used to transmit military intelligence and early warnings. After Wen Chengyun and the other firemen put the ingredients into the pot, he observed the direction of Beirong. Sure enough, smoke was also rising from the opposite side, comparable to Liao Yu's side.

Wen Chengyun decided to focus on Liao Yu. After nightfall, the big pot of rice was ready. While everyone was eating, Liao Yu quietly changed into a black robe, put on his hat, and quietly headed to the junction of the two armies.

Yelu Rong was already waiting there, fully equipped. He even brought a handful of straw for the purpose of confrontation; Liao Yu was carrying a few stones that had been stolen and switched.

"Your Highness, it's been a long time. I believe you understand what I want to say on this trip, right?"

As soon as Liao Yu entered the pavilion, he began to test the waters. If the gold-turning-stone incident was indeed Yelu Rong's doing, then this meant that the other party was maliciously defrauding the food and even had their eyes on Qingshi Town...

Yelu Rong's eyebrows raised slightly. Liao Yu still had the nerve to ask? He was the one who came to question him first, but from the tone of his voice, it seemed as if he was right.

"I'd also like to ask General Liao, what's the deal with you using straw to impersonate grain? If you don't plan to continue the cooperation, there's no need to cheat people out of their money. It's despicable!"

Yelu Rong took out a handful of straw from his arms and slammed it on the table. He had a frown on his face and didn't look like he was pretending.

Liao Yu hesitated. What a coincidence! Just as he was about to question her, the other party snatched all the tricks from him. He took out a large stone and threw it on the table. "What a coincidence! You've already finished my part. I haven't even scolded you Beirong for turning gold into stone yet. What's going on? Are you trying to turn the tables on me now?"

Yelu Rong knew Liao Yu's temper well after working with him for so many years. Although he was a bit irritable, he was a straightforward person who said what he thought.

Now that both sides were saying the same thing, there was no need for anyone to carry around a straw or a stone, right? Could it be that something had gone wrong, someone trying to sow discord?

Yelu Rong's frown and pensive expression gradually calmed Liao Yu's mood. After all, to have reached the position of general, he must have some brains. He and Yelu Rong soon came to the same conclusion.

"Either they are your people or they are mine. There must be something wrong with the people below."

Liao Yu gave his own judgment. In his heart, he was actually more inclined to believe that it was a problem of Beirong. Being able to exchange a large amount of supplies meant that he was at least at the leader level.

However, the people who knew about this were all his trusted subordinates. If there was really something wrong, they would have taken action long ago, and there was no need to show up now.

"Don't say anything careless. Your people may have problems, but I know my people well."

Yelu Rong frowned slightly. He had great confidence in his men. The Northern Rong people valued loyalty and righteousness, unlike the Central Plains people who were often fence-sitters. He suspected Liao Yu was trying to shirk responsibility, in an attempt to stir up internal strife within his own ranks.

"I don't have any evidence, but I don't have any evidence that proves my subordinates are absolutely innocent, right? Why don't we meet again after we each investigate?"

Liao Yu stretched out his hand and pinched his eyebrows. He knew at a glance that Yelu Rong was skeptical about what he said. The most urgent thing was to investigate on their own.

Wen Chengyun was lying in ambush behind a boulder not far away. He didn't have the time to wait for the two old foxes to come to their senses. Especially since Yelu Rong was alone, this was a rare opportunity. He had to seize it!

Liao Yu and Yelu Rong probed each other for a few more times before separating and planning to go back to look for clues. However, Yelu Rong had just mounted his horse and not gone far when he suddenly felt a presence behind him.

He reined in his horse to avoid the flying knife from Wen Chengyun. He originally thought that it was Liao Yu's men, but when he turned around and saw Wen Chengyun clearly, he suddenly realized what was going on.

"You're the one behind this!"

Yelu Rong and Wen Chengyun had met each other frequently, especially during border wars and diplomatic missions to the Central Plains. Yelu Rong was deeply impressed by Wen Chengyun's cunning, and this double-dealing was more like the work of a cunning man like Wen Chengyun.

"If you answer correctly, you will be rewarded with a head."

Wen Chengyun's mouth curled up slightly, and he lightened his body and took a deep breath. In a flash, he flew onto Yelu Rong's horse.

The horse was frightened and immediately raised its front hoof. Yelu Rong was distracted by Wen Chengyun and lost his grip on the horse, almost falling off the horse.

The horse's condition was unstable, so taking it into battle was clearly not a good idea. Yelu Rong's mind was almost instantly shifted. He dismounted and drew the long sword from his waist, a ruthless look flashing in his eyes.

"You want my head? Then let's see if you have what it takes!"

Yelu Rong had abandoned his horse, practically cutting off his escape route. Wen Chengyun, however, was in no hurry to attack, his gaze fixed on Yelu Rong's right hand, which was gripping the hilt of the knife.

In addition to killing Yelu Rong, Wen Chengyun also had to push the second prince, Yelu Ye, to the throne. Since he wanted to prove Yelu Rong's crime of treason and create the illusion of a fratricide, the way he died naturally had to match Liao Yu's killing method.

Liao Yu’s knife skills are quite good, so he can borrow Yelu Rong’s own knife to imitate him.

After confirming that it was possible to take the knife, Wen Chengyun put away his scrutinizing gaze. He suddenly leaped forward with a speed as fast as thunder and arrived in front of Yelu Rong in an instant.

Yelu Rong's eyes became serious. He dodged Wen Chengyun's fatal blow by moving to the side. Then he turned his wrist and swung his long sword straight at Wen Chengyun's neck.

Wen Chengyun's reaction was equally quick. He turned sideways and kicked Yelu Rong viciously in the chest. He leaned to the side to avoid Yelu Rong's blade, and then hit Yelu Rong's wrist with an elbow.

Yelu Rong didn't realize that the kick was just a feint, and he was caught in the act as he dodged. The pain caused his wrist to go limp, and the knife fell to the ground.

Wen Chengyun seized this loophole, grabbed the hilt of the knife with his other hand, and pointed the blade at Yelu Rong's throat.

"You lose." Wen Chengyun said coldly.

"You Central Plains people are truly despicable!"