[If you are not interested, you can browse the table of contents and skip]

(This volume is actually the manuscript of Chapter 5: Sacrifice Two Days Later and Liu Shilong’s Style. It is about three people discussing the sacrifice. It was revised many times. In the end, it was greatly compressed because the rhythm was too slow. Ten thousand

The writing was compressed to more than 3,000 words, and many scenes were directly changed to narration. After the change, the pace was much faster, but the character portrayal was weak, and the story background of Taiyuan was also faded a lot. The only way to have peace in this world is to sacrifice it.

One of them. If you are interested, you can take a look. If you are not interested, browse the directory and skip.)

(1) The kindness of women

Wang Wei and Gao Junya wanted to kill Li Yuan. This matter can only be described in history books as a short paragraph. But in the actual historical scene at that time, the two people must have discussed it many times in private.

Dancing Horse can guess the topic of the current conversation in the main hall.

It is understandable that Wang Wei and Gao Junya want to kill Li Yuan. After all, they are Yang Guang's confidants, and they came to Taiyuan to supervise under Yang Guang's orders.

If Li Yuan really rebels, both of them are guilty of negligence, and turning their heads is a minor crime.

As for Tian Shenjun, he could just ignore the matter and ignore it, so why bother to get involved in a situation where he is destined to die?

As an enthusiast of unofficial history of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, I experienced the major events in the late Sui Dynasty and it is impossible to say that I didn’t feel a little restless.

On the premise of ensuring that he can survive, Wu Ma certainly wants to witness every event recorded in the history books with his own eyes and see the details that are not mentioned in the history books. However, judging from the current situation, history is more than a little distorted.

According to history books, Tian Deping was a man who knew current affairs.

Before Jinyang launched the army, Tian Deping saw that something was not right about the situation and was about to suggest Wang Wei and Gao Junya investigate the recruitment matter. However, the rebel activist Samurai Yun persuaded him to give up decisively.

Later facts showed that Wang Wei and Gao Junya were somewhat foolish. Tian Deping, on the other hand, became a counselor in the General's Mansion established after Li Yuan raised his army, and they never saw each other again.

Dancing Horse then looked at Tian Deping in front of him. It was obvious that he was deeply involved in the matter, and he was running towards the guillotine for the great Sui Dynasty.

"Now that things are inconsistent with official history, the endings of Wang Wei and Gao Junya may not be what the history books say. I must not take it for granted and think that my life is definitely not in danger."

Thinking of this, Maima's slightly calm mentality became more tense because the rain festival was finally ruined in the official history.

The voices of the three people in the main hall were not loud to begin with, and the dancing horses were far away. They sounded vague and indistinct, and they barely uttered a few words.

He thought for a moment, then steered the gray snake towards the direction of the three of them. The pulling force behind him became tighter and tighter, as if a spring came out of his own body in the secret room behind and grabbed the gray snake.

"No...you must listen to what they are saying."

After walking forward for seven or eight meters, it was difficult to move an inch.

Fortunately, at this distance, the voices of the three people talking gradually became clearer.

Just listen to Wang Wei say: "Tian Canjun used blood as a sacrifice this time to detect that Li Yuan must have rebellious intentions. It can be said that he has made a great contribution. I will definitely report to the saint to ask for your merits in the future. You will be promoted to a high position and you will rise to the top. It will be just around the corner."

Dancing Horse thought to himself, it turns out that this is what you did by sacrificing me.

Whether Li Yuan has any objections will become clear just by who he arranges to lead the troops. Why see blood?

Tian Deping said: "Actually, it doesn't matter whether I am promoted or not. I just want to be loyal to the Lord -"

"Then I won't tell the Holy One,"

Wang Wei handed over his hand and said, "Tian Canjun has a noble demeanor, a breeze on his sleeves, and his fame is deeply hidden. It is really admirable."

Tian Deping said hurriedly: "It's not important to be promoted to an official position. It's not bad to honor the ancestors..."

Gao Junya on the side took advantage of the opportunity and said: "We have taken credit for the contributions of the living people. How can we forget the sacrifice of a strong man? After the event is completed, the contribution of the young gentleman in the secret room must also be mentioned."

"Li Yuan's knife has been placed on his neck,"

Wang Wei has been particularly annoyed recently by Gao Junya, who often cannot understand the situation, so he speaks in a much louder voice.

"What do you care about the merits of the sacrifices of the deceased? I usually think that your mother-in-law and mother-in-law are not like those who do big things. Nowadays, the anti-thief force is strong, and we are walking on thin ice every step of the way. How can you still be so virtuous?"

"Is it possible for a loyal person to kill innocent people indiscriminately?"

Gao Junya said: "If Thief Li hadn't recruited his troops with deceit and deceived others, and the situation was already established, how could I have allowed you to do evil and practice this witchcraft?"

As he said that, he turned to look at Tian Deping.

"In two days there will be a rain prayer meeting, and I agree with the preparation of the second blood sacrifice at the meeting.

But we agreed in advance that there are two things we must do -

First, in addition to dealing with Li Yuan, the ghosts and gods invited by the blood sacrifice must also pray for heavy rain so that the people in Jinyang who have suffered from long-term drought can taste the nectar and moisturize the dry land.

The harvest has been good so far. The second..."

"second,"

Tian Deping quickly took over Gao Junya's words and said:

"When you sacrifice, do you want to give the little brother in the secret room a good time so that he can suffer less punishment? General Lang has told you many times, so I naturally understand."

"You must also promise me," Gao Junya said: "After the blood sacrifice, this young man's soul will be able to rest in peace, and he will not become a lonely ghost, nor will his body and soul be destroyed, and he will not enter reincarnation."

"The kindness of women."

Wang Wei snorted coldly and cast a disdainful look at Gao Junya.

Wu Ma listened for a long time and only caught one sentence - "In two days there will be a rain prayer meeting."

Time is really short.

(2) The savior of the horse dance - grassroots cadre Liu Shilong

Wu Ma felt that all these years of watching the unofficial history of the Sui and Tang Dynasties were in vain. And the blood sacrifice carried out by Wang, Gao and Tian was also a bit inexplicable.

According to historical records, Wang Wei and Gao Junya actually guessed that Li Yuan was going to rebel through clues (note).

But what Wu Ma saw was that Wang Wei and Gao Junya used sacrifices to drain Wu Ma's flesh and blood, and then they were sure that Li Yuan was planning to rebel.

And he also plans to perform another sacrifice to drain the dancing horse completely.

Regarding praying for rain, this is not what the official history says.

The Book of Tang says that Jinyang has been suffering from drought for several months, so a rain praying conference was held. Wang Wei and Gao Junya planned to set up an ambush at the rain praying conference to kill Li Yuan.

There is no mention of sacrifice in the history books.

The so-called rain prayer meeting was not completed. Otherwise, Emperor Li Yuan would not have been able to do it.

As for the reason why it didn't happen, it was because there was a traitor on Wang Wei and Gao Junya's side, an official smaller than Sesame—Liu Shilong, the head of Jinyang Township in Jinyang County.

Thinking of this, Wu Ma's spirits perked up - yes, since Liu Shilong is a traitor, he must often be walking around the county magistrate's house.

"We must find a way to find him."

It's time for the mayor to show up.

Grassroots cadres should run more errands and show up more in order to be close to the masses.

The most important thing is that there are only two days left before the sacrifice. If Liu Shilong doesn't show up, the horse dance will have to go to hell again.

Then I heard Tian Deping say:

"The two of you are staying behind. I wonder if the location of the rain prayer meeting can be determined. I am humble enough to prepare in advance."

Wang Wei said: "Gao Langjiang and I were arguing about this matter before. Now there are two places to choose from, one is Jinci Temple, and the other is the altar in Jinyang Township——"

"Of course Jin Temple," Gao Jun said elegantly: "Jin Temple connects the Qi vessels and reaches heaven to hear. Only by praying for rain in Jin Temple can the gods hear the voices of the people."

"Pray for rain? Is your brain broken?"

Wang Wei was so angry that his hands shook,

"The head of Jin Temple is close to Li Yuan, and the others have not attracted him.

Once we want to take action, we need to redeploy our troops. What should we do if we are exposed?"

Gao Junya said: "Sacrificing human beings is an act that harms the harmony of heaven and earth. Only by doing more good deeds for the common people can we feel at ease and offset our sins.

If you don't solidify your conscience, how can God grant you your wish?"

"If God could see his conscience," Wang Wei pointed his finger in the sky, "Li Yuan's head would have been chopped off long ago."

Gao Junya opened his mouth, as if he remembered something, and after a while he replied: "There are no people of ours in Jinyang Township."

Wang Weidao: "Then develop one - I specially invited Jinyang Township Mayor Liu Shilong today."

The dancing horse was hidden not far behind Wang Wei. Hearing that Liu Shilong was really coming, he secretly thanked Wang Wei.

He also thought: even if Liu Shilong came here, he would probably be talking in the front hall, and I would not be able to reach him here anyway.

He endured the pain of pulling and moved forward little by little.

"This... is not very appropriate," Tian Deping said: "What we are discussing is responsible for everyone's wealth and lives. This Liu Shilong is a novice after all..."

"Nowadays, there are Li Yuan's informants everywhere in Jinyang, and no one is talking about it." Wang Wei said: "Who is in the same boat with Li Yuan is obvious. Only this Liu Shilong, I have come into contact with him several times, he is an upright man, and he is right to the Holy Emperor.

He is also loyal - I have tested him openly and secretly, and I am sure he can win over him."

Tian Deping said: "Li Yuan is so powerful now, even if Liu Shilong is sincere, he may not dare to go against him."

"The power of sweeping away evil is great, and it goes straight to heaven."

Wang Wei cupped his hands and headed in the direction of Daxing City, "After this is accomplished, he will become famous and prosperous, and he will be famous forever. I am not afraid that Liu Shilong will not be tempted. Isn't that why Tian joined the army?"

Tian Deping waved his hands repeatedly, "In this humble position, I just want to be loyal to my master——"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly remembered something and quickly added:
To be continued...