This is a topographic map of the northeastern border, including Youyan in Middle Earth, Liaodong and Liaoxi, Andong, which has just been included in the territory, and Goguryeo. The boundary line between Middle Earth and Goguryeo is the Liaoshui River.

There are two eye-catching thick red lines outlined with red pens on the map. A red line starts from Huaiyuan Town on the west bank of the Liao River, then passes through the Liao River, to Liaodong City on the east bank, Wugucheng, then through Yalu River, Sashui, and to Pyongyang. This is the attack route of the Central Turkish army's eastern expedition.

Another red line starts from Chelianchuan downstream of the Ruoluo River and walks along the Ruoluo River. When the Ruoluo River meets the Liao River, the red line crosses the Liao River and reaches Fuyu City. Then this red line begins to walk along the northern foot of Qingshan in the northwest of Goguryeo, which is adjacent to the Limo tribe of the Marine tribe. Then the red line crosses the Huifa River, which is the territory of the Marine tribe Huiba tribe. Next, the red line enters the northeast of Goguryeo, which is the southwestern foot of Tutai Mountain (Changbai Mountain), from here to the boiling water, and arrives at the domestic city on the west bank of Yalu Water. Then, through Yalu Water, Sa Water, and to Pyongyang.

This second red line is self-evident, which is the route of Andong's army attacking Pyongyang.

This route is located at the junction of Goguryeo and the Mariner tribe. It is more than 2,000 miles away, deserted and rugged, but because of this, it is very concealed. Before passing Fuyu City and reaching Yalu Water, there is no major city to block or defend against the enemy, which can have the effect of surprise. However, after crossing Yalu Water, it is about 500 miles away from Pyongyang, and the attack distance is still relatively long. In addition, there is a Sashui River in the middle. The Andong army cannot hide its traces, cannot attack the enemy in an unprepared manner, and cannot catch Pyongyang off guard.

"You lead an army alone to attack Goguryeo?" Antel asked in surprise, "Don't you go to Huaiyuan Town? Don't you join the Eastern Expedition Army?"

Li Fengyun asked without hesitation, "Why do you want to go to Huaiyuan Town?"

Antel and Jian Jun looked at each other and finally understood why Li Fengyun took the initiative to offer the third Eastern Expedition to exchange for Anton's autonomy. It turned out that Li Fengyun was not afraid that the Holy Lord would "eat" him on the battlefield of the Eastern Expedition. On the contrary, Li Fengyun wanted to use the Holy Lord and the Expeditionary Force to attract Goguryeo's attention, use their attacks on the southern line to restrain Goguryeo's main force, so as to cover his long-distance raid on the northern line, cover himself to sneak into the tiger's den and attack Pyongyang, and give the enemy a fatal blow.

Jian Jun hesitated for a little and asked, "Did you tell Pei Shiju this secret?"

Li Fengyun shook his head and pointed at Antel and Jian Jun. "The teacher who learned from the past and the future was the master of the past. Hu Sizheng, who was familiar with foreign countries, escaped, but who can guarantee that there is no second Hu Sizheng? So only four people know this secret. In addition to someone and you two, there is another person, Hu Luba, the general manager of the Tianlang Cavalry."

After saying this, Li Fengyun immediately rolled up the map, got up and walked to the brazier, threw the map into the fire and burned it.

Antel and Jian Jun were skeptical, but since Li Fengyun said so, he should keep the secret strictly before Anton's army crossed the Liaoshui River and left Fuyu City. Even his confidant subordinates may not know it. However, why did Li Fengyun tell them such a major secret? When the two suddenly thought of something, they were frightened and the ominous feeling suddenly became strong.

This is a trap, a trap with great risks, and if you are not careful, you may die from a life-threatening trap.

"What do you want us to do?" Antel asked nervously.

"Don't be afraid." Li Fengyun walked up to the two of them, shook his hand, and said with a smile, "Did you forget your true identity?"

Antel and Jian Jun suddenly woke up and breathed a sigh of relief, feeling relieved. It turned out that as long as you do your old job well, it was too simple. Neither of them had to take risks. There were too many ordinary merchants under their command, so they could just organize a few caravans to set off.

"As you wish." Antel smiled, "When should we set out? Where should we set out?"

"You alone can't do it. There are too many variables and too much risk." Li Fengyun said calmly, "But with the Turks and Khitans, there are fewer variables and less risk."

Antel and Jian Jun understood it, stood up at the same time, bowed and said, "We'll go north immediately."

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On the 16th day of the first lunar month, Pei Xuanji took the initiative to find Li Fengyun, "You have been very busy these two days. I wonder if you have time to consider Li Pingyuan's affairs?"

Li Fengyun had no intention of making things difficult for Pei Xuanji. After all, the situation has developed to this point, and many things can no longer be influenced by Li Fengyun, so he can only follow the trend. Pei Shiju went to Andong in person and expressed his supportive attitude. Both sides should put aside the conflicts, work together to seek interests together.

"Thinking about it." Li Fengyun said bluntly, "The Civil War is imminent. In order to win the war, we must do our best to strive for stability in the domestic political situation. The unity between the two capitals and foreign countries is the fundamental guarantee for defeating the Turks."

Pei Xuanji understood as soon as he heard it, frowned, pondered for a while, and asked, "Do you have no confidence in this battle?"

"Yes, from the current domestic and international situation, the future is very pessimistic." Li Fengyun sighed, "If the two capitals do not break, the domestic political situation can still be maintained, and the Holy Lord will decisively give up the Eastern Expedition and devote all his national strength to strengthen the Great Wall defense. Even if Zhongtu is in a dilemma of internal and external troubles, he can still ensure that the Great Wall will not be lost and defend the enemy outside the national gate. However, these two capitals have broken, and the Holy Lord is determined to launch the third Eastern Expedition. The domestic situation has been out of control. In this situation, it is meaningless to destroy Goguryeo. It cannot save the collapsed political situation, nor can it strengthen the Great Wall defense. At most, it is just to deceive yourself."

"Since that's the case, why do you have to do your best to strive for the two capitals to be united in foreign affairs?" Pei Xuanji questioned, "Isn't this also self-deception?"

"In a certain opinion, if the Holy Lord killed Li Hun before the war broke out, and massacred the Guanlong military aristocrats headed by the Chengji Li clan of Longxi, and used bloody massacres to intimidate their enemies, the result would definitely go against the original intention. Not only would it not save the breakup between the two capitals, but it would accelerate the collapse of the domestic political situation, which would directly affect and even determine the outcome of the war between the North and South." Li Fengyun said solemnly, "The two evils are the least. In order to ensure that China and the Chengji Li clan of Longxi will not be brutally slaughtered by the Saint Lord before the war breaks out. As for how they fight after the war ends, what kind of bad impact will have on the domestic situation, it doesn't matter."

"Your consideration is inappropriate, and a fatal key is missing." Pei Xuanji raised questions again, "What if the enemy of the Holy Lord suddenly attacked the back when the fierce battle between the North and the South is in full swing, and he turned against him? If the Holy Lord is commanding the army on the front line of the Great Wall to fight bloody battles with the Turks, there will be another Yang Xuangan in the country and another mutiny in the east capital, what should I do? The previous lesson of the past is the teacher of the future, Yang Xuangan is a bloody lesson, and the war between the North and the South is related to the fate of the country's survival and destiny. Of course, the Holy Lord must learn from the lessons and prevent problems before they happen. Before the war breaks out, completely eliminate all possible hidden dangers, ensure that the same mistakes will not be repeated, and ensure that the war between the North and the South will not be destroyed by internal struggles."

Li Fengyun asked without hesitation, "Can you kill Li Hun, destroy the Chengji Li family in Longxi, and massacre the military and nobles of Guanlong? Can you completely eliminate hidden dangers? Can you ensure that the same mistake will not be repeated? Can you ensure that the war between the North and the South will not be destroyed by internal struggles?"

Pei Xuanji was speechless.

Killing Li Hun and destroying the Chengji Li family in Longxi, the contradictions are more intense and the struggle is bloodier. In fact, it is even more impossible to guarantee that the two capitals will be united in foreign countries during the North-South War. However, the dilemma is here. For the Saint Lord and the Reformers, the more compromised the opponent, the more unscrupulous the opponent will be. This also cannot guarantee that the opponent will not be in the back during the North-South War. What should I do? Since I cannot compromise, I can only kill myself, kill the chicken to warn the monkey, and use bloody means to strive for the goal of "settle the inner world".

"Li Hun and the Chengji Li family in Longxi are in today's crisis, which has a direct relationship with you, and the initiator is you." Pei Xuanji was a little angry and accused him sternly, "Although it was Li Zixiong who threaded the needle and was responsible for it, if you hadn't been wearing the tiger skin of my elders as a big banner, deliberately deceived Li Zixiong, dragged King Qi, Wei Fusi and others into the water, and used their power to help you move north to fight, how could the situation develop to this point today? How could Li Hun and Chengji Li family in Longxi be destroyed?"

"If you want to add a crime, why not worry?" Li Fengyun immediately retorted, "The reason why Li Hun and Longxi Chengji Li clans were in danger of destruction was that they chose the wrong person and stood in the wrong team in the imperial unity war. Although the King of Qi was lucky, Yang Xuangan did not raise his banner during the mutiny, which allowed him to escape by chance, but as you said, the King of Qi was a disaster for the past and the later affairs, and the Holy Lord had to guard against it. This year, the Northwest Army's retreat on the battlefield in the Western Xinjiang region played a role in fueling the breakup between the two capitals. However, Li Hun and Longxi Chengji Li clans were not only supporters of the King of Qi, but also one of the core forces of the West and Northwest Army. This led them to become the target of the Dongdu and the thorns in the eyes of the Holy Lord and the Reformers. It is natural that this disaster should be completely eliminated before the outbreak of the North-South War."

Pei Xuanji once again made a mistake and stared at Li Fengyun fiercely, and said coldly, "You can't get rid of this matter. Li Zixiong is also the culprit. Now you want to save him and want to give up the King of Qi to please the Holy Lord. Relying on the Holy Lord to give up the King of Qi is a delusion. Not to mention that you can't do it with your power, even my elders can't help you, and you can't help it."

"Don't be impatient." Li Fengyun shook his hand at Pei Xuanji and said slowly, "There is one thing that Wen Xigong can still do."

Pei Xuanji frowned slightly and asked, "What's the matter?"

"You can secretly push the Holy Lord and the Central Committee to make a decision." Li Fengyun looked at Pei Xuanji and said word by word, "Order King Qi to participate in the third Eastern Expedition."

Pei Xuanji thoughtful and pondered for a little, saying, "You must not only convince Li Hun and Li Zixiong, but also convince Wei Fusi and Li Shanheng around the King of Qi. In addition, Dong Chun is also an obstacle. After all, the King of Qi's every move directly affects their wealth and lives. Once the King of Qi and they misinterpreted the orders of the Holy Lord and made an overreaction, seriously affecting the Great Wall Town and the Third Eastern Expedition, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"I can give you a glimpse of it," said Li Fengyun. "I have reached an agreement with Li Hun and Li Zixiong that in order to save the Chengji Li family in Longxi, and to win the war between the north and the south, King of Qi must be given up."

Pei Xuanji smiled, and his smile was so profound that he said, "Give up the King of Qi? Do you think that giving up the King of Qi can save Li Hun and Chengji, Longxi? You won't be so naive, right?"

"Avoid the edge for the time being and retreat as advance." Li Fengyun said, "The Holy Lord sharpened his sword and was full of murderous aura. Whether it was Li Hun and the Chengji Li clan of Longxi, he could not be able to fight, but could only take advantage of his wisdom. There was no way to do that."

Pei Xuanji's smile was even more meaningful, "I think you fell into a trap. Li Hun and Li Zixiong are both old traitors, and the fate of the Li family in Chengji, Longxi is even more in sharing the honor and disgrace with the King of Qi. They gave up the King of Qi, but in fact they gave up themselves. Is this possible?"

Li Fengyun also smiled, "When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman gains profit, the Holy Lord should be willing to be a fisherman."

"The path is one foot taller, and the devil is one foot taller. Are you not afraid of being plotted against, used, and eventually shooting yourself in the foot?" Pei Xuanji warned sternly, "Although your original intention is good, you want to ensure the safety of Li Hun and Chengji, Longxi, before the end of the North-South War, do your best to strive for the two capitals to be united to the outside world, and win the victory of the North-South War at any cost, but hidden dangers are hidden dangers. As long as it exists, they will break out at any time. So I would like to ask, what do you use to ensure that this hidden danger will not break out before the end of the North-South War?"

"Planning depends on people, and success depends on heaven." Li Fengyun said frankly, "What we can do now is to do our best to win the war. We cannot watch this war move towards the abyss of failure without being indifferent."

Pei Xuanji had nothing to say. Since Li Fengyun had made up his mind, he would no longer persuade him.

"What are the conditions?" Pei Xuanji asked.

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Chapter completed!