Vol 2 Chapter 2445: Jiang Shangfu Li Mu, Wen Zhongzuo Wang Jian
Chapter 2445 Jiang Shangfu Li Mu, Wen Zhongzuo Wang Jian
Chapter 2441: Jiang Shangfu Li Mu, Wen Zhongzuo Wang Jian
Guanzhong, Zhongnan Mountain, Quanzhen Sect.
At this time, both Jiang Shang and Wen Zhong were in the Quanzhen sect.
In the past, the incident of the Consecration Hall in Da Qin caused a split among various schools of thought, and Taoism also split into two factions: the Way of Heaven and the Way of Humanity.
Because the Quanzhen Sect was under the rule of the Qin Dynasty, Wang Chongyang, the leader, was forced by the force of the Qin Dynasty to align himself with the Tiandao faction headed by Zhang Sanfeng and draw a clear line with the Humanitarian faction of Xiaoyaozi Zhuangzhou.
Wang Chongyang respected his master the most. After being forced to bow to Da Qin, he felt that he had failed his master. As a master, he could not afford to fall ill and was difficult to cure with medicine and stone.
Jiang Shang and Wang Chongyang were both from the Yuqing sect, and they were brothers of the same generation. They had a very good personal relationship.
After Jiang Shang learned that Wang Chongyang fell ill, he immediately went to Zhongnan Mountain to visit Wang Chongyang, and found at a glance that Wang Chongyang was not sick, but his body was gradually losing weight. It was obvious that he had a heart disease, and heart disease still needed heart medicine. , so he stayed to enlighten Wang Chongyang.
Jiang Shang's eloquence was much better than his medical skills. Under his guidance, Wang Chongyang also looked away. After all, Zhang Sanfeng was also a Taoist. His behavior of being forced to side with Zhang Sanfeng could not be regarded as betraying Taoism.
After untying Wang Chongyang’s knot in his heart, Jiang Shang originally wanted to visit Bingyou Prefecture.
He heard that Bingzhou has undergone earth-shaking changes, and that Da Qin's construction activities in Youzhou are not small. As a former parent official of these two places, Jiang Shang is still very curious about the changes in the two places.
But before he could leave, Qin and Tang Dynasty started a war.
The roads were blocked and the checkpoints were closed. Jiang Shang and Wen Zhong were both trapped in the pass.
For the war between Qin and Tang, Jiang Shang was not prepared to participate at all. First, Li Tang was at a great disadvantage. Even if he helped Li Tang, he might not be able to get out of this predicament.
Second, Li Shimin changed and became suspicious. He even doubted Li Kui and Changsun Wuji, so how could he trust himself, an outsider?
Based on these two points, Jiang Shang prepared to wait for the end of the war and leave the Quanzhen Sect to go north to Hebei. However, he did not expect that his master, Taoist Yuqing, would directly send him a message and frankly expressed the hope that he could help Li Tang, at least. To save Li Shimin's life.
Jiang Shang is also a little puzzled about this. After all, with the lineup of Li Shimin's men, if he doesn't want to die and hides in a mountain nook, it will be difficult even for Da Qin to find him. So he is puzzled as to why his master asked him to save Li Shimin?
Jiang Shang's astrology is not great, and many things cannot be calculated, but his intelligence attribute is high, so he guessed that he is the master or one of Taiqing's uncles. He calculated that Li Shimin's life may be in danger this time, so I just want him to take action to save Li Shimin's life.
Jiang Shang was unwilling to do this. After all, he also hoped that the world could be unified as soon as possible, and Li Shimin was one of Ying Hao's biggest opponents. If he were to be saved, the time for the world's unification would undoubtedly be postponed.
Even Taoist Yuqing couldn't force Jiang Shang to do something he didn't want to do. But Taoist Yuqing was his mentor after all. Why could Jiang Shang refuse to ask him in such a pleading tone?
Looking at the autographed letter from his master in his hand, Jiang Shang was speechless for a long time.
"Master, you asked me to help Li Shimin, but you asked me to follow my heart. But if I help Li Shimin, how can I follow my heart?"
Jiang Shang is a little confused. Even with his 103 points of intelligence attribute, he can't figure out what Taoist Taiqing and Taoist Yuqing want to do.
If Sanguan is still there, Jiang Shang is still a little confident and can help Li Tang delay it for a few months.
But now Sanguan has been lost, Li Tang's defeat has been determined, and the general trend is entirely on the side of Da Qin.
Even if he, Jiang Shang, helps Li Tang, and even if all the Taoists come down from the mountain, it is impossible to reverse this situation.
Jiang Shang didn't believe that his master and uncle couldn't see this, but why did he still let the Taoist disciples go down the mountain to help the Tang Dynasty, and even called him?
What is this really about?
“Could it be that…”
A flash of surprise flashed in Jiang Shang's eyes. He had a bold idea. This might be the reason for the master's uncle. If this was the case, he would really help Li Shimin this time. After all, it was related to the entire Taoist sect.
Jiang Shang is worthy of being a wise man with an intelligence of 103. No one in the entire Taoist school guessed Taiqing Yuqing's intention except him. He was the only one who guessed it correctly.
Quanzhen Sect, outside the mountain gate.
Wen Zhong saw Jiang Shang coming out and said with a disappointed look on his face: "Junior brother Jiang, it seems that you still chose the sect instead of righteousness."
Why Wen Zhong has been following Jiang Shang? He just doesn’t want Jiang Shang to be the enemy of Da Qin. He knows Jiang Shang’s ability very well. Once he decides to become the enemy of Da Qin, Da Qin will definitely cause him great trouble. This is Wen Zhong Don't want to see it.
In Wen Zhong's heart, Jiang Shang was a man whose righteousness was higher than personal feelings, and he had always had a good impression of Da Qin. However, he did not expect that he would still be bound by the sect and was about to embark on a path of no return that went against his true heart.
Seeing that Wen Zhong seemed to have misunderstood something, Jiang Shang opened his mouth, but in the end he did not give any explanation.
“Just this once, everything between Taoism and Li Tang will have nothing to do with Jiang anymore.”
Seeing Jiang Shang trying to pass him, Wen Zhong stretched out his hand to stop Jiang Shang, but his arm was held by a big hand. A little giant appeared beside him, it was Jiang Shang's disciple, Dragon Beard Tiger.
When Wen Zhong saw this, his tiger eyes opened angrily, he glared at Long Bearded Tiger fiercely, and his whole body momentum pressed towards Long Bearded Tiger.
Although Longxuhu was a little afraid of this uncle, he had no intention of shrinking back.
“Ahu, don’t be rude to your uncle.” Jiang Shang said.
“Yes, master.”
Long-bearded tiger nodded and returned behind Jiang Shang obediently.
“I heard that, senior brother, I will have a good time with senior brother over wine in the future.”
Jiang Shang bowed to Wen Zhong, and then led Long Xuhu down the steps.
Looking at Jiang Shang's retreating back, Wen Zhong was silent for a while and shouted: "No need for future, Junior Brother Jiang, we will meet again soon."
But Jiang Shang, who had already walked far away, did not hear this.
“Master, are we going to Chang’an now?” Long Xuhu asked.
"No, don't go to Chang'an. Li Shimin has changed and he will no longer listen to you as his teacher."
During the first Guanzhong War, Jiang Shang offered Li Shimin several strategies, and Li Shimin chose to adopt them, thus barely saving half of Guanzhong.
But now and then, Li Shimin now doesn't even believe Li Kui, so it is naturally impossible for him to believe Jiang Shang, an outsider.
At this thought, a trace of regret flashed in Jiang Shang's eyes.
Li Shimin used to be a hero who could rival Ying Hao. Why did he change so much?
Perhaps it is because he is unwilling to accept and admit his failure.
It was not that Li Shimin had no chance to counterattack. The one and a half years of peace after the war was the best for Li Shimin, but he failed to grasp it.
Or it can be said that Da Qin's control over Li Tang was too strict, and Li Shimin had no chance at all.
Even if your opponent is strong, you are still so cautious and you still take yourself so seriously?
With this feeling of not seeing any hope, even others, let alone Li Shimin, would probably collapse.
“Da Qin must have deployed a lot of hidden weapons in Chang’an. Chang’an is already a stagnant water, and even if you go there as a division, it will not be effective.
The only breaking point is Ba Ling. Li Mu is a rare general. After Sanguan fell, he was the only general who did not return to Chang'an, which shows his vision and intelligence.
However, Li Mu has too few soldiers and horses in his hands. Even if he has the help of his master, it will be difficult to make much waves, so he must first find a way to increase his strength. "
At this point, Jiang Shang's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice: "Go to your senior brother Wu Ji first. I hope his battalion of soldiers and horses has not returned to Chang'an, otherwise even if you are a teacher, you will not be able to save your life."
“Yes, master.”
At the same time that Jiang Shang went to look for Wuji, Wen Zhong also went down the mountain and embarked on the journey to Qin camp.
Wen Zhongtai was very aware of Jiang Shang's ability. If the generals of the Qin army did not know who he was, they might suffer big losses if they were calculating mentally or not. So he decided to help the Qin army, and the Qin army closest to him was Wang Jian. Department.
Seeing Wen Zhong walking towards the military camp, two Qin soldiers quickly stopped him and shouted: "Anyone who comes, stop, the military camp is an important place, and no other people are allowed to approach, otherwise they will be killed without mercy."
“I heard about Zhong and asked to see General Wang Jian.”
"Wen Zhong? Why does this name sound so familiar? Wait, isn't that the name of the Southern God of War who was among the North and South Pillars of the previous dynasty? Is that you, old gentleman?"
“It’s me, I guarantee it’s true.” Wen Zhong said with a smile.
The soldier saw that Wen Zhong looked like a fairy and did not look like a liar. Naturally, he did not dare to be negligent and said quickly: "Old sir, wait a moment. I will go and report it now."
When Wang Jian learned that Wen Zhong had asked for an audience, he was startled at first, then became overjoyed and went out of the camp to meet him in person.
(End of this chapter)