While Duke Kang and Han Hu were discussing the plan to kill Zhu Man in the palace, at the post house in the city, Wu'an Governor Zhu Man was also conspiring with Zhao Cong and other generals.

Duke Kang and Han Hu guessed it right. Today in the palace, Zhu Man saw that none of the ministers supported him. He was heartbroken and decided to take the risk and lead the army to control the court, which was the so-called military admonishment.

After all, as far as he knew, Kang Gong and Han Hu brought only a few hundred cavalry with them on this trip. In a real fight, even if the troops in Handan City were added, they would not be Zhu Man's opponent.

Imprisoning Han Hu and intimidating the temple is not an issue.

The problem is the aftermath, someone has to be held accountable.

While they were discussing, suddenly a soldier came to report that it was Ma Kuo, the son of Ma She, the guardian of the upper valley, who wanted to see him.

Hearing the news, Zhu Man was slightly stunned, but finally met with Ma Kuo - they were not mortal enemies, so there was no harm in meeting each other.

Unexpectedly, when Ma Kuo met Zhu Man for the first time, he said anxiously: "General Zhu Man, I heard that in the palace today, no one from the Manchu court supported the general?"

Seeing Ma Kuo's anxious face, Zhu Man was slightly surprised and said calmly: "Well, it's true. Marquis Li devoted his whole life to our country. I never thought that in today's disaster, no one from the court would help me." Help, really... I wonder why the young general is here?"

After hearing this, Ma Kuo vowed: "The last general is here to rescue Lihou!"

"Oh?" Zhu Man was surprised when he heard this, and said with a half-smile: "The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty said that Han Dynasty cannot be reduced to a minister of the Wei State because of one person, and they accused Zhu of abolishing the official position for personal reasons. Could it be that the young general wants to fight with Zhu? Someone is complicit?"

Ma Kuo laughed loudly when he heard this and said: "General Zhu, General Rong Mo will tell you the truth. I, Korea, may not be able to defeat the Wei State this time. Although I am unwilling to do so, this is indeed an indisputable fact. It will not matter whether we can save it or not." Hou, actually cannot affect the situation of the battle..."

This answer was really beyond Zhu Man's expectations.

After thinking about it, Zhu Man asked: "In that case, why did you come to see Zhu?"

I saw Ma Kuo lowering his voice and saying: "Because I will definitely not sit back and watch Kang Gong steal power!... Although Kang Gong was indeed our hero in Korea and worthy of admiration, over the years, who doesn't know that he is eyeing the throne?" Hou Gu Nian has a brotherly relationship with His Majesty and cannot bear to seize His Majesty's throne, but once Han Hu takes power, he will not be able to tolerate His Majesty. My father and son were favored by the late king, and as ministers, how can we tolerate Han Hu stealing the throne?"

After hearing this, Zhu Man suddenly realized that after all, Ma She, the guardian of Shanggu, Li Mu, the guardian of Yanmen, and Bao Yuan were the "royal party" with a clear stance. As long as Lihou Hanwu did not touch the final bottom line of the royal party, he would seize In fact, there is not much conflict between the two parties regarding the throne - as for the matter of returning power to Han Wangran, even the royal party has never considered it, because what Han Wangran has shown in the past is really unsightly.

"The Major General is still sensible!"

Overjoyed, Zhu Man immediately pulled Ma Kuo to the table affectionately and said to him emphatically: "Marquis Li is broad-minded. Even though he once missed the throne due to his youth, he can't bear to seize the throne from his younger brother. And Han Hu Lao Dog, as the Major General said, is very ambitious. If he steals the power, the royal family will be in danger!"

The more he talked, the more excited he became, because he suddenly realized that the "royal party" would definitely be on their side in this matter.

But when he thought about it again, Zhu Man felt a little regretful, because the generals of the royal party were like Yanmen guarding Li Mu, who was far away on the Xihe battlefield, like General Bao Yuan, who was far away on the Hanoi battlefield, and even Shanggu guarding Ma She. Also at the Julu battlefield, right now in Handan City, the royal party really only has two or three kittens, which is not helpful.

But having said that, it is better to have someone to support than no one. What's more, Shanggu Shou Mashe is in Julu, not far from Handan, which is only four or five days' journey. If necessary, Zhu Man can also be invited The help of this great general is also a strong support.

While Zhu Man was deep in thought, Ma Kuo asked in a low voice: "General, I personally believe that the situation is extraordinary and that extraordinary measures should be taken..."

Zhu Man glanced at Ma Kuo in surprise, frowned and asked, "How do you say that?"

I saw Ma Kuo whispering: "With Han Hu in Handan, the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty will definitely not agree to the general's suggestion and have peace talks with the Wei army. In this case, why not..." As he said this, he gestured to wipe his neck. gesture.

"This guy is really brave..."

Zhu Man looked at Ma Kuo in surprise, and murmured in his heart: That old dog is Han Hu, Mr. Kang, Han Hu, how come this kid can say it as easily as killing a chicken?

Seeing that Zhu Man lowered his head and said nothing, Ma Kuo persuaded him again: "General, this is not the time to be merciful. You must know that if Han Hu really wants to steal power, you will also be a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh. If you don't attack him

, then, maybe it will be his turn to attack you..."

Hearing this, Zhu Man frowned even more tightly, because he also understood that Ma Kuo's judgment was correct.

At this time, the general Zhao Cong came in, clasped his fists and said: "General, Mr. Kang, Han Hu, just sent someone here to invite the general to come to the palace tomorrow to argue this matter."

"Well, I understand." Zhu Man waved his hand distractedly.

At this moment, Ma Kuo lowered his voice and said: "General, be careful, this may be Han Hu's trick!"

"What?" Zhu Man raised his head in confusion.

I saw Ma Kuo saying sternly: "Today in the palace, the general's proposal was not accepted by any of the ministers. What is there to argue about? Han Hu was sure of victory, but he took the initiative to invite the general to discuss the matter again. There must be someone among them.

Fraud!... If the general is right, I'm afraid he will take the opportunity to harm the general!"

Zhu Man was not a reckless person. After hearing what Ma Kuo said, he was shocked all over. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that what Ma Kuo said made sense.

He clenched his fists and said bitterly: "People don't want to harm tigers, tigers are harmful to people's hearts. Even though he gave military advice, Zhu never thought of harming the old dog Han Hu. How dare the old dog... How dare...

"

After hearing this, Ma Kuo said in a low voice: "General, it's better to use the trick and let Han Hu suffer the consequences... However, this plan is a bit dangerous."

"What's your idea, Major General?" Zhu Man asked.

I saw Ma Kuo lowering his voice and saying: "Tomorrow, the general can go to the palace in advance and wait for Han Hu to arrive and meet the general. The general can shout for help, saying that Han Hu wants to kill the general, and take the opportunity to kill him. If inside the palace,

If Han Hu really has men in ambush, then Han Hu and the others will not be able to argue, and they will die unjustly... In this way, the government and the public can't say anything about the general."

"Wonderful!" Zhu Man nodded happily.

The next day, Zhu Man followed Ma Kuo's arrangement and ordered his general Zhao Cong to lead his soldiers to wait outside the palace gate, while he himself quietly entered the palace through the side door under the leadership of Ma Kuo.

After arriving at the side hall, Zhu Man screened away the servants in the hall. He looked around and said, "Zhu is waiting for the old dog here."

Looking at Zhu Man's back, Ma Kuo smiled slightly, quietly revealed a dagger hidden in his sleeve, hid it behind his back, stepped forward and patted Zhu Man on the shoulder.

Zhu Man did not doubt that he was there, so he turned around and saw Ma Kuo suddenly covering Zhu Man's mouth and nose with one hand, and the dagger in his hand stabbed into Zhu Man's abdomen with a pop.

"you--"

Zhu Man looked at Ma Kuo with wide eyes, a look of disbelief on his face.

After a while, Kang Gong Han Hu Shiran came to the side hall, but suddenly saw Zhu Man kneeling in the hall, and he was stunned: When did this guy come? Could it be that he had guessed my intention?

When he was doubtful about the letter, Kang Gong and Han Hu walked over calmly and said with a dry smile: "General Zhu came early..."

However, Zhu Man closed his eyes and lowered his head, showing no intention of talking.

Seeing this, Kang Gong Han Hu was unhappy and suppressed his anger and said it again, but Zhu Man still didn't respond.

Kang Gong Han Hu was angry and reached out to push Zhu Man, only to find that Zhu Man fell to the ground with a thud.

A closer look revealed that there was a dagger stuck in Zhu Man's abdomen.

"this……"

Kang Gong Han Hu was stunned. Out of surprise, he stepped forward and pulled out the dagger from Zhu Man's abdomen, only to see blood splattering all over his body.

"Really, really dead?"

With his mouth open, Mr. Kang and Han Hu couldn't believe it.

At this moment, a cry of surprise came from outside the palace door.

Kang Gong Han Hu turned around and saw Ma Kuo, the son of Ma She, the guardian of the upper valley, looking at him in amazement.

Looking at Ma Kuo, the dagger in his hand, and Zhu Man lying dead on the ground, Duke Kang and Han Hu showed an extremely ugly expression.

"No, it's not what I did..."

However, Ma Kuo ignored him and backed away with a look of fear. Just when Kang Gong and Han Hu realized that something was wrong, they saw Ma Kuo turn around and run away, shouting loudly: "It's not good! It's not good."

It’s over! Duke Kang killed General Zhu Man!”

"What?!"

This shout reached the palace gate and reached the ears of Zhao Cong, a subordinate of Zhu Man's command. Zhao Cong became furious and subconsciously cast his angry eyes to the other side. Meng Fei, a subordinate of Kang Gong and Han Hu,

On the group of soldiers he led.

"Kill them! Avenge the general!"

"yes!"

At this time, Meng Fei also felt strange, because according to the plan, he should be the one to take action.

But since Kang Gong and Han Hu had already succeeded, he didn't care so much and immediately led his soldiers to launch a counterattack.
Chapter completed!