Chapter 819: A bet determines the outcome
In the south of Yongding City, in a secret underground room in a remote courtyard.
Just when Wei Changtian and Chu Xianping had a complete falling out at the foot of Longshou Mountain, Yang Liushi looked expressionlessly at Lu Yuanjin, whose acupoints had been sealed, and at his feet were corpses with tragic deaths.
She did not kill anyone, but just sat quietly on the chair, waiting for instructions from Wei Changtian.
At the same time, outside Fengyuan City, thousands of miles away, 200,000 of the 300,000 Qianhui surrendered soldiers had already marched westward, heading straight for Dahui.
These 200,000 soldiers are all from Daqian, and they are also the key force that helps Gongsun Yan become emperor this time.
Wei Changtian promised them through Xu Suisui that he would let them return to Daqian after Gongsun Yan sat on the throne, so these people cooperated so well.
Fengyuan is not too far from Yongding, and it can be reached in about ten days if one marches quickly.
And by then, as long as Gongsun Yan was alive, it would be a foregone conclusion that he would wear the dragon robe.
"Master, don't forget that Gongsun Yan is in my hands now."
In the city gate tower, Chu Xianping looked at Wei Changtian who was confident of victory, and said slowly: "I can kill him now."
"Kill him."
Nodding casually, Wei Changtian smiled indifferently and said, "Brother Chu, you don't think I really care whether Gongsun Yan lives or dies, do you?"
"There are plenty of people who want to be emperor. When he dies, I'll just replace him with someone else."
"Kill me if you want, but don't be polite."
“.”
His pupils shrank slightly. Faced with the "smiling" Wei Changtian, Chu Xianping suddenly didn't know how to respond.
After all, although he had been with Wei Changtian for a long time, this was the first time he had encountered such an "enemy".
However, this silence only lasted for a moment. Chu Xianping quickly took a deep breath and continued:
"Yes, there are indeed many people who want to be emperor."
"But not everyone is as suitable as Gongsun Yan."
"Sir, I know that Lv Yuanjin should still be alive. Why don't you spare the lives of Lv Yuanjin and Gongsun Yan for now?"
"Wait a moment."
Before Chu Xianping could finish, Wei Changtian suddenly interrupted and said, "It's up to you whether to kill Gongsun Yan or not, but Lv Yuanjin must die."
".Sir, why are you doing this?"
Chu Xianping lowered his head and said softly: "If you kill Lv Yuanjin, I will kill Gongsun Yan, and then you and I will have to find another candidate."
"It would be better to let the two of them decide the winner."
"Determine the winner?"
A hint of sneer appeared on Wei Changtian's lips: "Brother Chu, I think I have already won."
“But I also feel that I haven’t lost.”
Looking up at Wei Changtian, Chu Xianping said calmly, "Sir, no matter what, the outcome is still uncertain, isn't it?"
“.”
Frowning slightly and looking at Chu Xianping's calm eyes, Wei Changtian finally realized that the former must have a backup plan.
That makes sense. After all, he was a person who deceived countless people. How could he admit defeat so easily?
So, do we really want to release Lü Yuanjin? It's not that Wei Changtian cannot accept the "hostage exchange". Anyway, Lü Yuanjin has Qianli Yanbo on him, so it won't be difficult to catch him a second time.
But this would waste too much time.
After destroying Dahui, he had to go and destroy Daqian. He had promised Liang Qin to return to Shuzhou before the beginning of winter, so he didn't have much time.
Wei Changtian originally thought that after he killed Lu Yuanjin, Chu Xianping would give up.
But unexpectedly, the latter was very "stubborn", as if he was determined to fight with me to the end.
Wei Changtian knew Chu Xianping's methods very well and was aware that if the two of them really came to blows, the winner would be decided in a short period of time.
This would undoubtedly give Daqian more breathing time, making it more difficult to destroy Daqian in the future.
So. "Brother Chu, do you think the people of Dahui are on your side now?"
Suddenly, Wei Changtian asked a seemingly irrelevant question without any warning.
However, Chu Xianping was slightly stunned, then nodded meaningfully.
"yes."
"Sir, the people are the foundation of the country."
"Whether it's Gongsun Yan or anyone else, as long as this person's surname is not Lu, he is doomed to not be able to sit firmly on the throne."
"Now the people of Dahui all regard you and Gongsun Yan as mortal enemies. Even if they are silent for the time being out of fear, they will explode one day in the future."
"And by then, you will definitely lose."
“.”
As expected, Chu Xianping’s confidence lies in using his “royal blood” to win over the “hearts of the people”.
This was an open conspiracy, so Chu Xianping did not hide it.
After getting the answer, Wei Changtian didn't seem flustered at all. Instead, he smiled disdainfully.
"Brother Chu, you think too highly of the common people."
"It just so happens that I have to go destroy Daqian and I don't have time to waste too much time here with you."
"How about we make a bet and use this to decide the winner?"
"bet?"
Chu Xianping's expression changed slightly: "Please explain it more clearly, sir."
"Well, it's actually very simple."
Wei Changtian smiled and said, "I will ask Liu Shi to let Lu Yuanjin go later. I don't want Gongsun Yan anymore either."
"But you can't kill him yet. You have to wait until ten days later."
"And the beheading must be done openly on the execution ground."
Under Chu Xianping's puzzled gaze, Wei Changtian paused and continued speaking.
"As long as you succeed in killing me, I will leave Dahui immediately without saying a word."
"And if you fail to kill him, you must do the same."
"How about this bet? Do you want to take it?"
“.”
I have released Lu Yuanjin, and you don't have to return Gongsun Yan to me.
Ten days later, you issue a formal notice to execute Gongsun Yan at Caishikou. If you can kill him, I will admit defeat.
Hearing Wei Changtian's bet, which could be described as a "free gift", ordinary people might think that he had suddenly lost his mind.
But Chu Xianping only paused for a moment before he understood his true intention.
What Wei Changtian was betting on was nothing else but "people's hearts".
Chu Xianping heard clearly what Wei Changtian shouted outside just now: "Prince, if you die, I will let the entire Yongding City be buried with you."
This also means that if he really wants to execute Gongsun Yan in public, the people of Dahui will have to choose between "righteousness" and "compromise". Although Wei Changtian did not make his words very clear, smart people never need to say too much in conversation.
Therefore, Chu Xianping fell into silence for a long time.
Just as Wei Changtian was certain, if he really accepted the bet, he would definitely not do anything tricky or go back on his word.
Similarly, Chu Xianping could be certain that even if he killed Gongsun Yan, Wei Changtian would not really massacre the city.
After all, what they are betting on is just the choice of ordinary people between "national justice" and "personal gain".
The two men's familiarity with each other's personalities made the bet completely feasible, and at the same time, they were very confident in their own judgment.
So. "OK!"
"Sir! Let's make this bet to decide the outcome!"
(End of this chapter)
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