Chapter 12 Chapter Twelve

I was about to walk towards He Congjing, but just as I straightened up, I suddenly felt a chill on the back of my neck, and a knife was placed on my neck. Ming Shizhen's voice sounded lowly from behind: "Who are you? who?" I was so shocked that I broke out in a cold sweat, knowing that I was too careless and underestimated this person.I hid under the carriage, which made the weight of the carriage much heavier. He Congjing was riding in the carriage and still couldn't feel it, but Ming Shizhen was used to driving the carriage, so he must have noticed it a long time ago.But his behavior was a bit strange. It stands to reason that he should call someone over immediately after he found me, but he kept his voice extremely low, as if he was afraid that others would hear me.

What is his intention in doing this?In an instant, I thought of several possibilities.He wants to monopolize the credit?No, even if he calls someone, his credit is still the greatest. Then, the biggest possibility is that he is a person with another identity. Asking me in such a low voice, he must be worried that I am on the same road as him of. After figuring this out, I feel a little relieved.Now I can only guess which route he is from, is it the secret work of the Nanwu Gongzi faction next to He Congjing, or is it the inner circle of other forces? What kind of forces are there now who can send secret agents to He Congjing's side?

Just as I was thinking, Ming Shizhen suddenly pointed the knife point behind my back and said in a low voice, "Quickly tell me, who are you?" He probably wanted me to see the blood, so he took it hard, but I only felt a slight sting, but the point of his knife failed to penetrate, and was blocked by the sea rhinoceros armor I put under my clothes.Seeing that the knife could not go through, Ming Shizhen also let out a "huh" and said, "Are you wearing a shark weaving or a shark?" Hearing him ask, my mind suddenly lit up.Although the soft armor in the army has the word "soft", it is actually very hard and uncomfortable to wear.And that samori is thin and soft, almost like ordinary underwear when worn on the body.Although the sea rhinoceros armor that Pu Shifang gave me is thicker and harder than Shazhiluo, it is still much softer and thinner than the common soft armor in the army, no wonder Ming Shizhen mistook it.However, if he would ask such a question, I can be sure that he belongs to Captain Wufeng.I hastily lowered my voice and said: "My name is Fang Dengyun, and this is the scallops given to me by my cousin Fang Moyun." I thought that Fang Moyun's scallops had entered the sea with Fang Moyun's body, and there was no proof of death. Nothing can go wrong.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I said it, I heard Ming Shizhen snorted, and then I heard the sound of him inhaling. He's going to yell!I only felt a "buzz" in my head and broke out in cold sweat.Am I wrong?Did he know that Fang Moyun fell into the sea in a shark suit?Now, I only have one chance left. kill him!The only way is to kill him immediately with lightning speed!Always take a deep breath before shouting, and this is the time when the limbs are the weakest.I didn't want to think about it, and pressed my hand on my waist.The Baipi Knife was stuck inside the coat, and now I have no time to pull it out. My fingers touched the handle of the knife through the coat, and I immediately grabbed the handle of the knife with my clothes, and pulled out the knife sharply, with the tip of the knife pointing outward.

"嗤" sounded lightly, Baipi Dao ripped his clothes and came out.I twisted my body suddenly, one foot was already off the ground, and with my left foot as the axis, my body turned to the left.At this time, the handle of the knife was still leaning against my waist, and it flew past my body.Although it doesn't take much effort to do this, but the distance is close, I only need to turn half of my body to face him, and the knife can be rotated to cut off half of his chest.Ming Shizhen hadn't finished breathing yet, and my knife had already been swung out.Now, I can only gamble, whether he yells first, or my knife cuts into his chest first.

I am very confident in my sword skills, and as I turned around, Ming Shizhen's waist gradually appeared in my sight.Hurry up!I silently thought, hurry up, I must kill him before he yells! The knife had already touched Ming Shizhen's clothes, if he turned a little further, it could cut into his body.With the sharpness of the Baipi knife, this knife is enough to cut a deep gash across his chest, and then he will naturally be unable to make any sound.However, at this time, my body also hurt like it was about to break. Turning the body like this is a bit too aggressive.I gritted my teeth and kicked my right foot again, trying to borrow some strength.Unexpectedly, before lighting it, Ming Shizhen's saber flashed over, right on top of Baipi Dao.The two knives intersected, and with a sound of "dang", his knife broke in two, and the head of the knife fell to the ground.

His sword is not as good as my Baipi sword.Before I was happy, my wrist suddenly hurt, like being hit by a sharp axe, the pain made me almost cry out. This is exactly Zhan Iron Fist!Ming Shizhen must have something to do with Zhou Nuo!But before I figured out what was the matter, someone shouted from behind: "Lord Ming, what happened?" It was the two guards at the door who shouted.Although it was not too far from the door, there was a big stone blocking them. They couldn't see us, but they heard the sound of Ming Shizhen's knife falling to the ground. It's over!I feel a chill in my heart.The only way I can do now is to run away.However, the wall of Wanghai Hall is so high that it is almost impossible to get out over the wall, not to mention that Ming Shizhen is still on the side, and the guards will come to check immediately if they find that there is something wrong.I was anxious and angry, with cold sweat running down my back.In an instant, the underwear was drenched in cold sweat.

Ming Shizhen suddenly said loudly: "It's okay, the knife fell when I came out." what does he mean?Why do you want to hide it for me?I couldn't help being startled, but the guard who asked the question laughed and cursed, and said, "Lord Ming, didn't you get your shit?" Ming Shizhen also smiled and said: "Stand on your post, I was shocked by your voice." While talking, he looked at me and walked towards me slowly, with his hands spread out, clearly indicating that he didn't have a weapon in his hand.I don't know what he wants to do, but I just hold the knife and keep silent.

Ming Shizhen looked at my saber, and suddenly said softly, "Baipi Dao?" I nodded.At this time, there is no need to hide it from him.He probably only recognized Baipidao to cover it up for me, if I don't admit it again, it will be self-defeating.Ming Shizhen suddenly smiled and said, "So you are General Chu Xiuhong." I was taken aback and almost thought he was a god who could pinch and count.I looked suspiciously, and said in a low voice, "Who are you?" Ming Shizhen picked up the half-cut knife from the ground, stuffed it into the scabbard, and said in a low voice: "Master Wen's subordinate Ming Shizhen has seen General Chu."

He is the hidden stake laid down by Marquis Wen here!I suddenly realized that I couldn't help calling it a fluke.Unexpectedly, Ming Shizhen would be someone sent by Wen Hou, and he really escaped from death.At this time, my back was still cool, but my body was so soft that I almost fell down. I was too nervous just now, but now I relax, but there is an indescribable tiredness. Ming Shizhen said in a low voice: "I've heard about General Chu's name for a long time, is the Dragon Scale Army under your command here now?" I said: "I'm leading the Vanguard Battalion now, and thirty of them are here..." As soon as I said this, Ming Shizhen smiled slightly, and pressed his right index finger on his lips, motioning for me to shut up.My heart lit up and I suddenly realized.It turned out that what he said was to confirm my identity. If I just followed his words and admitted, then I would also say something about the Dragon Scale Army.

As expected of the person sent by Marquis Wen, in this short moment, he immediately considered so many things. Compared with him, I am still too reckless.I looked at him, and there was already three points of admiration in my eyes. Ming Shizhen said again in a low voice: "He Congjing met with the Wa Island envoy today. I don't know what happened. Besides, General Chu, you have to forget about me." He put the second half of the broken knife into the scabbard, and turned his back to me.I looked at his back, stopped talking, turned around and walked in the direction He Congjing was walking. Ming Shizhen has been by He Congjing's side for many years, right?Marquis Wen is really meticulous and never misses any opportunity.Just as he was thinking, his body shook suddenly. wrong! Ming Shizhen may be able to hide it from He Congjing, but he must not be able to hide it from Zheng Zhao!And Ming Shizhen's time with He Congjing will definitely not be short. After all these years, has Zheng Zhao never read his mind?He Congjing is someone who knows that Zheng Zhao has this ability, with He Congjing's suspicious and delicate character, how can he not test the minds of those around him?Could it be that I was fooled again? My heart is getting colder and colder.Only Ming Shizhen tested me just now, but I didn't try to see if Ming Shizhen was right or not.But if Ming Shizhen is lying to me, what is his intention? Who is it? I was dizzy thinking about it.I don't have time to think about it now, anyway, Ming Shizhen is helping me now, I'll check his details later, the most urgent thing is to hear what He Congjing said to that "Old Hai".Fortunately, although the Wanghai Pavilion is located in the city, it is arranged wildly, with tall trees and luxuriant foliage, no one will be able to find out if you use the trees to hide. After walking carefully for a while, suddenly there was an open space in front of him.It was a big rockery, shaped like a cliff, with a big pond below it.This pond is also made like a bay, which is probably where the Wanghai Pavilion got its name.There are four people on the rockery, one is sitting on the edge of the cliff with a fishing rod in his hand, the other three are standing one behind the other, the latter two are full of white hair, it is Mu Xuanling and Yu Tiebo, standing in front is Zi Shi He Congjing. I hid behind a big tree, put my hands next to my ears, and listened intently.Fortunately, the sea breeze was blowing towards me. Although their voices were not loud, they could still be heard clearly.He Congjing said at this time: "Old Hai, are they suitable for their purpose?" The old man said: "These pirates are very courageous, and they have something to offer. Use them if they can be used, and kill them if they can't be used. However, if they are used, the Japanese side will be cut off." It's Captain Wufeng!My heart lightened up, and I had roughly guessed the clue. The people who came here belonged to the captain of Wufeng.Pirates relied on the Japanese forces to rob passing merchant ships at sea, and naturally they were sworn enemies with Wuyang City, which relied on merchant ships for profit.When the Japanese teamed up with Wuyang City, the pirates would no longer be able to rob merchant ships. No wonder they tried their best to destroy the joint plan of Wuyang City and Wa Island, and they did not hesitate to secretly kill the Japanese envoys.And in order to keep this secret, no matter the cost, the Tianchi who was running into this matter was destroyed. At that time, I still couldn't figure out why the pirates suddenly fell out with the Japanese. It turned out that there was such a mystery.However, Captain Wufeng dared to pretend to be the envoy of Wa Island to negotiate with He Congjing, just like the old man said, he was extremely courageous. These pirates are really extraordinary, and they are able to do a job with ease in the cracks between the two forces. Up to now, Captain Wufeng does have his strengths. He Congjing pondered for a moment at this time, and said: "It's just that pirates have a lot of appetite. They are erratic at sea, and they were never found before. Since they are here, it is better to kill them and send someone to come." Contact the Genji Shogunate." The old man smiled lowly and said: "City Master, the prosperity of the world is all for profit; the chaos of the world is for profit. The place of profit is like the bait of a fishing hook. The appetite of the captain of Wufeng is not small, and the appetite of the Genji shogunate is even greater. Big, if the Japanese are attracted, I am afraid that the tail will be too big and it will be difficult to deal with." He Congjing remained silent.It seems that he may not have not joined forces with the Japanese to wipe out the snake people and the empire, and the Japanese will eliminate their worries.He thought for a while, and said: "It's just that the empire is already a strong outsider, and it's a bit unwilling to join hands with the empire to pay more and get less." The old man's hand trembled suddenly, and the fishing rod was lifted up. A fish was dancing on the hook, shining silver in the moonlight.When the fish was in front of him, he stretched out his hand and grabbed the body of the fish.This fish is not weak, and its body is covered with slippery mucus. It was very difficult to catch, but he caught it lightly.He took the fish off the hook, threw it into a bucket beside him, put bait on the hook, and threw it into the water again, saying: "City Lord, it is because the empire is in the late stage of Sangyu that we are eager to join forces, and we will not hesitate to join forces." The Genji shogunate will not agree to such conditions with one king and one prince as pledges, and then provide luggage." He Congjing said: "Old Hai, you mean it would be better to join forces with the Empire?" The old man said: "As far as the current situation is concerned, the snake people are powerful. No matter whether the empire or the Wuyang City, independence is difficult to resist. Only when the two sides join forces can they compete. As for the strength of the empire, it may not be as good as the Japanese. Last year I Going to Fudun City, I saw that the Xifu army was able to repel the snake invaders. Although the snake people were not strong, the Xifu army could win, and the imperial army was naturally superior. What's more, the Japanese invaded Juluo last year. Returning in defeat, it can be seen that the Japanese are not strong against the empire. Besides, the Japanese are greedy for profit and forget righteousness. If you join forces with them, you will not want to go all out. You just want to reap the benefits and join forces with them, and you will get even less." He Congjing thought for a while and said, "If the empire joins forces, what should the empire do against Wuyang City in the future?" The old man paused and said, "How did you get this empire back then?" He Congjing was startled, and immediately bowed, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Hai, for your advice." The empire was established when the emperor led twelve famous generals to conquer east and west.When the emperor first started, his strength was very small. It took nine years in total, during which there were three ups and downs. Once, all the relatives and relatives were divorced. Even one of the eighteen sons who rebelled together betrayed the emperor, but in the end the emperor still got it. This vast territory.What the old man means is that He Congjing can also develop power in the meantime, and walk on the same road as the emperor.He Congjing obviously understood this meaning, and I was secretly startled when I heard it.Although it is a good thing that He Congjing finally gave up Wajima, if he knows that I have heard this, I am afraid that there will be another change. Just as he was thinking, He Congjing suddenly said, "Old Hai, I won't bother you anymore, please rest." He turned around and saluted Mu Xuanling and Yu Tiebo again.But he didn't pay respect to the old man. It seems that in He Congjing's eyes, although Mu Yu and Yu are also among the top three, their status is much lower than that of old Hai.I dodged behind the tree, not daring to move, for fear of being discovered by He Congjing. Although there were some accidents in this negotiation, it was finally successful, but He Congjing was disobedient, so I must report it to Marquis Wen.Thinking of the words "heart of disobedience", I suddenly remembered what Lu Gongxing said to me before he died.Lu Gongxing also said that Marquis Wen had a heart of disobedience, but it was a coincidence. Even Tao Shouzhuo of the Xifu Army may not be the one who is so loyal to the empire. Ambition is like a glass of poisonous wine, everyone wants to, just to see if they have the appetite to swallow it.I couldn't help laughing to myself, if I had a heavy soldier in my hand, would I also use this brain? have no idea.Not necessarily not, and not necessarily.I secretly sighed, only feeling at a loss.Although I also know that swords and soldiers are everywhere, it will only make people miserable, but if I have the strength to sweep the world, I may not be unable to do it.At this time, He Congjing's figure gradually disappeared on the road. Looking at his back, I don't know what it feels like. it's the same.If I was He Congjing's subordinate, then everything he did was right, but now, I have to report his plan to Marquis Wen.Although there were no real results today, I felt relieved after knowing He Congjing's decision.What I have to do now is to go out without anyone noticing. Compared with coming in, it may not be too easy. I stepped back slowly, looking at the person on the cliff.Mu Xuanling and Yu Tiebo approached the old man, whispering something. It seemed that there was nothing unexpected about it, I turned my head and looked behind me, just as I was looking for a place to go out, when suddenly, I felt darkness in front of me. There is conspiracy! I was taken aback.At this time, I turned my head away, but I never thought that someone would plot against me at this time.This person came so fast, if I turned my head to face him again, I was afraid that I would be knocked down before turning my head.At this time, there is no choice but to bite the bullet head-on, and only hope that there is still time.I didn't turn my head any longer, and jumped back very quickly.Fortunately, my head was turned backwards, so I would not hit the tree trunk by jumping sideways. As soon as he took a step away, someone beside him suddenly let out a long breath.The voice was very low, and the exhalation was long, but also extremely heavy.Before I came back to my senses, a person slapped me heavily on the shoulder. The force of this palm was astonishing, my shoulder was hit hard like a boulder, and I bent down in pain, half of my body was almost numb, I staggered, and almost fell to the ground.With the dim light, I saw that the one who hit me was that Yu Tiebo.I was taken aback, just now I clearly saw him standing in front of that old man, but I didn't expect him to come to me so soon, these two old men looked like two servants in front of that old man, I also underestimated them, I didn't expect these two This turned out to be a very powerful boxer. At this moment, I couldn't care less about not disturbing others, I stretched out my hand and pulled out the Baipi Dao, but I didn't realize that the blade was much heavier than usual, and I didn't obey the command at all. It was Mu Xuanling.He dodged behind me very quickly, clamping the back of the knife with two fingers.It stands to reason that he just clamped it with his fingers, no matter how powerful it is, it cannot be stronger than my hand, but my right arm was slapped by Yu Tiebo, and it is no longer as strong as his. Is it over? Several ideas ran through my mind, but none seemed feasible.Mu Xuanling and Yu Tiebo's abilities are extremely high. They may not be my opponents with their spear skills on horseback, but I can't compare to their mysterious boxing skills on foot. I didn't want to admit defeat yet, and was about to think of another idea, when Yu Tiebo hit me on the head again.I don't know if he used Zhou Nuo's Zhan Iron Fist, its power will not be less than that of Zhan Iron Fist.I have seen Tang Kai use Zhan Tie Fist before, he can cut off a gun shaft with one palm, the wind caused by Yu Tiebo's palm is extremely fierce, although it may not be able to cut fine iron, but if it hits me, I will probably He was knocked unconscious, but he slapped him on the right arm and couldn't use his strength. Even if he wanted to fight head-on, he would definitely not be his opponent. No, at least I still have a chance to fight back.My right arm was still very sore, so I simply leaned back, and with a "bang", my shoulder hit Mu Xuanling's body.Mu Xuanling was not as tall or as strong as I was, so he staggered as he was squeezed by me, unable to hold my knife.I quickly handed the knife to my left hand, and slashed at Yu Tiebo's palm.No matter how powerful his boxing is, it is impossible to be sharper than Baipi Dao. With a palm of his hand, his left hand quickly supported my wrist, and his right palm stretched out from under the sword.But the knife in my left hand was just a false move, as long as he slowed down, he kicked out with his foot. The feet are longer than the arms, and the strength is also greater. Therefore, the teacher who taught boxing at the beginning once said that in boxing, there is a saying that "hands are two doors, and you hit people with your feet."It's just that as a military commander, I mainly rely on horses to win with swords and guns. My fists and feet are just auxiliary. My boxing skills are not very good, but this kick disappeared without a trace. his belly.When I kicked it, I felt that the toe of my toe was so painful that it was about to break, as if I had hit a big rock. Yu Tiebo was also bent down by my kick, and cold sweat broke out on his head.But before I had time to be happy, I felt a pain in both shoulders, but it was Mu Xuanling who flashed up again, grabbing my shoulders with both hands like iron hooks, and I couldn't use any strength in my two arms. I was in despair for a while, but I still didn't give up. Just now, I kicked Yu Tiebo over, but before I retracted one foot, the other foot touched the ground, and I jumped up, ignoring the pain in my shoulder, and kicked backwards.This kick didn't use too much force, and it kicked Mu Xuanling's knee behind him with a "bang", Mu Xuanling snorted, her figure only swayed, but her hands added strength.I just felt like my body had fallen into a pair of iron tongs, and I couldn't use any more force, so I couldn't help but groaned in pain.Yu Tiebo has already rushed up, snatched the Baipi Dao from my hand, and said in a low voice: "How dare you come to the Wanghai Pavilion to assassinate, boy, you are the first in these years." I was in so much pain that I couldn't speak, and when I looked out of my eyes, Yu Tiebo's appearance was a little deformed.Yu Tiebo raised his knife and stabbed at my chest. I knew that I was at the end of my path and there was nothing I could do, so I closed my eyes and waited for death.Unexpectedly, just as he closed his eyes, he heard Hai Lao's voice: "Bring him here." They must have discovered me just now, but I actually thought I had a trick and eavesdropped with great joy.It's too late to regret it now, bringing it to the old man is nothing more than a moment of late death, and such a change in the negotiation, maybe it will fall short, what should I do now?But at this time, no matter how much I think about it, I can't think of a good idea. Mu Xuanling was old, but his strength was not small. He dragged me forward, while Yu Tiebo stood aside with a knife, still trembling.It seems that I kicked him hard, and he staggered a little when he walked.When he came to the old man, the old man suddenly said: "Let him go." These words not only shocked Mu Xuanling and Yu Tiebo, but even me.Mu Xuanling said: "Brother, this assassin is quite capable..." "Let go of him, don't worry." The old man put away his fishing rod, stood up, turned around, smiled slightly, and said, "Chu Xiuhong, long time no see." This old man's voice is elegant and graceful. I always thought that it must be a fairy-like old man with white hair and childlike face, but when he turned his head, it turned out to be an extremely ugly face. When Fei Yu was subdued in Dongping City, I saw him for the first time on the battlements, and saw him for the second time in the bathroom in Fu Dun City, this time it was the third time.The first two times I couldn't see clearly, but this time he was right in front of me, so I could see clearly.Every time he appears, he is helping me, but I never imagined that he would be Hai Lao in Wanghai Sanhao! I stammered: "You are...you are..." After talking for a long time, I couldn't say it.The old man nodded to Yu Tiebo and said, "Second brother, give him back the knife." Yu Tiebo was startled, but immediately gave me the knife.As soon as I got the Baibi Knife, I calmed down a bit, looked at the old man with the knife, and said, "Excuse me, who are you?" The old man smiled.Although his appearance is extremely ugly, but his bearing is extremely extraordinary, which makes me have an involuntary urge to kneel down.He stopped looking at me, and said to Mu Xuanling and Yu Tiebo: "Second brother, third brother, step back, I have something to say to General Chu." Mu Xuanling and Yu Tiebo looked at each other, saluted and retreated.I was full of doubts, and I really couldn't figure out what kind of character he was. At this moment, the old man sat down again, and said with a smile, "General Chu, sit down too." I put the Baipi knife back into its sheath, and sat down cross-legged.He also sat back to his original position, looked me up and down, and said: "General Chu, I haven't seen you for so long, you look very good." I said: "Old Hai, thank you for your care. It's just that the young general really can't figure it out, please give advice to Elder Hai." He smiled again, and said: "Who dares to say that he can see everything in the world? Since everything is born in the sky, there is a reason for everything, but we don't know it." Although his words were not an answer, I could hear what he meant. He wouldn't answer me, but I was too confused, so I asked again: "Old Hai, the young general didn't dare to ask more about other things. I would like to ask, Mr. Hai, you care so much about the young general, why?" He looked at the fish in the bucket and said, "General Chu, have you seen this fish?" I don't know why I mentioned the fish, I said: "Young general Yulu, please give advice to Mr. Hai." "Fish jumps in the sea, or sinks in the abyss, they all find their place. However, those who can swallow a boat were once as thin as a mustard seed, but some can be waved in the dark, and some are buried in the belly of the fish before they grow up. The old man just can't bear to see the dragon. The weapon died prematurely in the dry crater." I frowned, the old man's remark was probably just perfunctory.I murmured: "Young generals are not a one-time choice. It's really hard to fall in love with Hai Lao. The young general is still unknown." He smiled again, and said: "The sky is full of fog, and there will be days when it clears. Some things will gradually become clear. General Chu, you have a deep sense of self-knowledge. This alone is far above your peers, and you have both benevolence and righteousness." The heart of a man is a genius born in the world, wouldn't it be a pity if the talents of the pillars are only used as firewood?" I smiled wryly, and said: "Elder Hai is too much, the young general is not a pillar of talent, if the old Hai only loves talent, forgive the young general, it is unbelievable." The old man nodded, and said with a smile: "Don't forget yourself by flattering others, General Chu, you are really more diligent than before." I raised my head and said: "Old Hai, the young general has received great favor from you several times, and now it is in your hands. He shouldn't be so arrogant, but if old Hai doesn't want to say it clearly, the young general will not ask any more questions." The old man sighed and said: "General Chu, I'm sorry I can't say anything clearly, but I also have something I would like to ask General Chu to answer me frankly." I didn't expect that he would ask me for advice, and said: "The young general dare not, Mr. Hai please tell me." The old man looked up at the sky and said: "Everything is born, but all things are born with a distinction between high and low?" I was taken aback, I didn't expect him to ask me such a big question.I always thought that people are born equal, no matter whether they are emperors or beggars, they are all human beings first of all, but this old man actually said "everything".I thought about it and said, "Probably not." A smile appeared on the old man's face: "General Chu has the heart to love the world, so you can go." I could hardly believe my ears and said, "What?" The old man stood up, picked up the bucket beside him, poured the fish and water back into the pool under the cliff, and said: "General Chu, I will keep my mouth shut about what happened tonight. You don't have to worry about being known by Lord He. I hope that the general will not miss you in the future." In the beginning, remember this.” I stood up, still confused, and said, "Old Hai, do you really want me to go?" He didn't look back, but said in a low voice: "Some things, I don't know if I'm doing it right or not. It's just that there are tigers and wolves in the world, and pigs and sheep are cowardly, and so are people. Pigs and sheep are no match for tigers and wolves, but if everyone in the world If you are a tiger or a wolf, all living beings will suffer. General Chu, you are a tiger and a wolf with claws and teeth and a cowardly heart, and the old man will not kill you. I hope that one day you can walk out of a path of coexistence." What he thought was also to allow Wuyang City and the Empire to coexist.I suddenly realized that I couldn't help but knelt down and saluted, and said: "Old Hai, the young general will never forget. The young general may not have much strength, but he will definitely do his best to bring the world back to peace." Although he called me a pig Like sheep, I don't think there is anything wrong with what he said.In his mind, everything in the world is equal, including tigers, wolves, pigs and sheep. I turned around to leave, but I heard him behind him sigh and murmur: "Taiping, Taiping." Hearing his voice, I couldn't help feeling uncomfortable. The idea of ​​this old man coincides with mine, that's why he helped me like this.I always thought that I was an outlier, but I gradually discovered that many people have more or less the same idea as me.At this time, I feel that even snake people are not necessarily heinous. If it is really possible to coexist with snake people, it may not be impossible.But the idea is the idea, can this be done?The coexistence of Wuyang City and the empire is already a miracle, let alone the coexistence of the snake people. Do my best.I sighed secretly.He Congjing is not a person who is willing to be a woman, and Marquis Wen is even more disobedient. With my strength, can I reconcile these incompatible forces and let them coexist peacefully?It's impossible even if I think about it. All I can do is to do my best. This old man's expectations of me are too high. Is it too much?There was a faint voice in my heart asking me back.Does he really think so?But although I have some doubts, I can't think of anything worthy of doubt.I don't want to doubt it either, I just hope that one day it can really be like what he said, everything is in its place, and the world is peaceful.It's just that this hope is too slim, too impossible, and so pedantic as to be ridiculous. Is this old man really so pedantic?If his ideals are so unrealistic, why would such a delicate person listen to him?Although I didn't want to think about it, the idea still took root in my heart.I have been deceived so much that I no longer trust people easily.Although he was willing to believe the old man, he still stubbornly wanted to doubt him. ... The Wanghai Pavilion is also very remote here, and it is already late at night, and there is no one on the street.When I came here, I hid under He Congjing's carriage, and I couldn't see the road clearly. It seemed that it was not so easy to go back to Muyu Restaurant. During the day, there were sometimes carriage drivers on the street, and now it was so late, I didn't know. Call or not call to get a car.I looked around, and there was a tavern still open at the corner in front, and a carriage was parked at the door, but I didn't know if it was the kind of soliciting customers.I walked forward and wanted to ask if I could take me back to the Muyu Restaurant. When I got closer, I suddenly heard someone in the tavern chanting loudly: "The name of the saddle is more than a thousand mountains, and it is not idle to expand the land and open the frontier." .The blood of the battle is endless, and recruiters only pay back in their dreams." This voice is very clear and clear, and it seems very abrupt in the night, but there is an indescribable aversion to war in the poem. If I heard correctly, this is Lu Jingyu's voice! I didn't think much about it, and walked forward quickly.Bai Wei said that Lu Jingyu lived in a small courtyard near Wanghai Pavilion, maybe it was such a coincidence that he could meet Lu Jingyu in that tavern.I opened the curtain and was stunned when I saw the two people sitting inside. A short, dark, fat man was sitting at a table in the middle, and opposite him was Lu Jingyu with three beards!His appearance is still the same, but there are more gray hairs on his head, and his complexion is much older. I just felt my nose sore, I rushed forward, knelt down on the ground, and said, "Lord Lu." But I couldn't speak for a while.I rushed in too quickly, and Lu Jingyu was stunned for a while, looked at me, stood up suddenly and said: "General Chu! Ha, what a coincidence, please get up, get up quickly." I choked up a little, stood up and looked at Lu Jingyu.At the beginning, Marquis Wu and him were my two idols, and I dreamed of being like them, but time flies, now Lu Jingyu is a little fatter, but he is no longer as strong as before.I said, "My lord, you are really here, why don't you go back?" A trace of worry flashed across Lu Jingyu's face, but he didn't answer me, and said to the black fat man: "Brother Min, this is General Chu Xiuhong, my little friend in the army back then. The great poet Min Weiqiu, you haven’t seen it yet, have you?” I don’t have much interest in poetry. I don’t care if Min Weiqiu is a poet. It’s just that Min Weiqiu’s poems are very famous. Having been there, I just think this person should be personable and handsome.It never occurred to him that he was such a short, black and fat man.All I can think about is Lu Jingyu, maybe he is not easy to talk in the tavern?I followed his tone and said: "Mr. Min's name, I have heard it for a long time, today I am lucky to have a chance to know Jingjing." Min Weiqiu looked at me, his eyeballs turned white, and said, "No need, a certain family doesn't want to have close friendship with those who are in the army." ... This person was known as a madman when he was in the imperial capital, and he is still so rude now. I helped Min Weiqiu, who was already drunk, into the car, and I said, "Mr. Lu, may I ask, do you know how to get to Muyu Restaurant?" Lu Jingyu was startled, and said, "Mr. Min lives three blocks away from there, what are you doing there?" Mu Yu House was originally built by He Congjing for Lu Jingyu. Lu Jingyu was disheartened and didn't want to be so ostentatious, so he didn't want to live there. He would rather live in such a small alley. When I asked Mu Yu House, he probably had a lot of money. upset.I whispered: "I live there, and now I don't know how to go back." Lu Jingyu was stunned again, and said: "How many of you are here?" As soon as he said it, he immediately said: "Forget it, don't talk about it, or you will only be upset. Come, I will take you back on the way." Min Weiqiu's car was very small, he was sleeping soundly in the back seat, and Lu Jingyu and I squeezed in front.As soon as he got on the seat, Lu Jingyu shook the reins and drove the car forward.He didn't speak, thoughtful, and didn't know what to think.I didn't dare to say anything to him, but just sat beside him silently. After walking for a while, Lu Jingyu suddenly said, "Is Marquis Wen in charge now?" There was a burst of excitement in my heart.Marquis Wen saw that Shao Fengguan's armor was wiped clean, and knew that Shao Fengguan had no intention of giving up, so he recalled Shao Fengguan to the army with one word.Lu Jingyu asked this question, it can be seen that his heart is not dead yet!I said: "Yes. This year, under the leadership of Lord Wenhou, our army broke through the siege of the snake people and killed nearly 100,000 snake people." In fact, there were not so many snake people killed, but the results of the battle have always been false reports. , Wenhou also claimed to "kill one hundred thousand enemies", I am not exaggerating too much. Lu Jingyu sneered, and said, "One hundred thousand! In Master Wenhou's mind, it's probably just a number." He seemed to be dissatisfied with Marquis Wen.I was taken aback secretly, and said: "My lord, is there anything wrong?" Lu Jingyu suddenly said: "General Chu, you were ordered by Marquis Wen to negotiate with City Lord He, right?" He guessed right, and sure enough, he was worthy of the name.I nodded and said, "Yes, but I'm not the envoy of the negotiation, but the deputy envoy, mainly to protect the safety of Mr. Ding." "Master Ding?" Lu Jingyu thought for a while and said, "Ding Ximing?" "yes." 陆经渔皱了皱眉，道：“他可不是文侯的亲信。”他看了看我，忽道：“楚将军，实话告诉我，你是文侯的亲信吧？” 我吓了一跳，道：“文侯大人对小将青眼有加，亲信么，我也不知是不是。” 陆经渔淡淡一笑，看了看四周，忽然压低了声音道：“文侯是不是给你秘令，要你一旦在谈判即将破裂时便杀了丁西铭，嫁祸给何城主？” 陆经渔也会读心术！我吓得魂不附体，一下站了起来，手不自觉地按在了刀柄上，喝道：“什么？没……没这回事。” 陆经渔笑了笑，道：“楚将军，为将之道，无论什么意外，便是山崩海啸于前亦不可变色，你要在这条路上走下去，可不能如此沉不住气。” 我只觉背后冷汗直冒。陆经渔是不世出的名将，武勇智谋，皆是当世数一数二的，我与他相比的确还差得太远，方才我的表现已经是证明他的猜测没错了。我颓然道：“是啊。” 陆经渔道：“那么说来，你的处境可很危险了。我约略听得，何城主不仅仅想和帝国联手，他另外还在与人联系。你晚上跑到望海馆附近，只怕你们的谈判已经破裂。” 这一点他却猜错了，但我也马上知道，陆经渔并没有读心术。的确，如果他有读心术，在高鹫城时他也不会中了苍月公的苦肉计。我想了想，道：“没有。我已知道何城主在与倭岛联系，不过他已经决定断绝倭岛那边了，我们的谈判已然成功。” 虽然陆经渔说什么“山崩海啸于前亦不可变色”，此时却也才舒一口气，道：“是么？那就好。” 他的口气里大见欣慰。如果帝国与五羊城翻脸，即使陆经渔想要超然物外，何从景只怕也容不下他了吧，看来陆经渔即使处于现在这样的地方，仍然不平静。 我默默地想着，陆经渔忽然道：“楚将军，有件事你听听便算了，如果不愿听，就当我胡说。文侯这人心思极其深沉，不论他对你有多好，你都不能太信他，否则就是拿自己的性命开玩笑。” I said: "What's wrong?" 陆经渔道：“在高鹫城时，我就在想，我们派出那么多回去报信的，即使一个都到不了帝都，以文侯之能，他不会一点消息都得不到的。” 陆经渔的话象一个睛天霹雳，我被惊得呆住了。的确，我从来没想到这一点！文侯在何从景身边都派了一个明士贞，我们在高鹫城被蛇人围住这般大的一件事，他岂会连半点消息都得不到？我道：“难道……难道文侯大人他……” 陆经渔道：“是啊，我一直在怀疑，文侯大人其实不希望君侯全胜班师。如果不是后来蛇人围了帝都，我简直要怀疑蛇人也是文侯派出来的了。” 蛇人当然不会是文侯派的，否则文侯的神通也太大了。只是陆经渔说文侯其实有可能早就知道我们在高鹫城的处境，我却从来不曾想过。我道：“可是，文侯大人为什么要这么做？南征军全军覆没，他有什么好处？” 陆经渔道：“楚将军，你以前官职太小，很多内幕并不知情。朝中文武二侯主事，君侯主军，文侯主政，向称栋梁。但与君侯不同，文侯这人甚有野心，我当初就曾向君侯说过，君侯却说我妄议大臣，只是这几年来我越来越觉得，南征军落了个全军覆没的结局，与文侯不会没关系的。当初他即使派不出援军，能给城中运些粮草来，我们也不会败得如此之惨。十万人，一共逃出的大概还不到三四千吧。” 我的心头如惊涛骇浪，一时也理不清头绪。如果陆经渔说的是真的，那可真的是一个最大的阴谋了。我们被蛇人围住的时候，文侯说不定满心希望我们能与蛇人两败俱伤吧，只是蛇人的战斗力强得超过他的预计，后来的事态才脱离了他的预算。 陆经渔又道：“楚将军，也许这只是我的小人之心，只是我虽然找不到证据，却觉得想得多半不会有错。 君侯败亡，帝国陷入危难，但文侯却成为大权独揽的人物，其中得利最多的，便是他吧。 " 我道：“陆将军，那你为什么不回帝都？若此事是真的，我愿追随陆将军左右。” 说出这话时，我已下定了决心。如果文侯真的是这样的用心，那么无论文侯对我有多好，我也一定要代南征军十万袍泽向他讨个公道。陆经渔却叹了口气，低低道：“我不敢回去。我怕他。” 我一怔，道：“怕？” 陆经渔道：“是。甄侯实在太强了，我不敢去面对他，更可怕的是，居然还没有人发现他的可怕。如果回到帝都，安知我不会是第二个君侯。” 陆经渔会坦言他畏惧文侯，我也不曾想到。但想想文侯的心思手段，的确让人不寒而栗，如果文侯要对付我，就算我有九条命也不够丢的。此时我又想起了甄以宁。如果不是甄以宁，文侯大概连正眼都不会看我的吧。 这时，陆经渔带住马，道：“楚将军，你要从后门进去吧？” 我道：“是啊。” 他指了指前面道：“走过这条街，就是慕渔馆的后门了。” 我跳下车，又向陆经渔行了一礼，道：“陆将军，谢谢你。” 陆经渔若有所思地看着我，顿了顿，忽道：“楚将军，这条路荆棘重重，你要走下去，以后千万不要太轻信人。” 这是陆经渔的肺腑之言吧。我有些黯然，道：“多谢陆将军，请你也好好保重。” 陆经渔叹了口气，脸上却又浮上一丝笑意，道：“都保重吧。如果有缘，也许我们还会再见。” 他加了一鞭，马车辚辚而行。看着他的身影消失在夜色中，我只觉鼻子一酸，泪水似要涌出眼眶。冰海之龙，这个几近神话的名将，就这样淹没在人海中了么？象投入大海中的一块小石头，再没有波澜。也许永远也不会有人知道他还在人世，以一个普通人的身份活着，和妻子两人夫唱妇随，白头到老，生几个孩子，就这样渡过一生吧，而帝都的人大概还会去忠国碑前凭吊他的名字，去传颂这个不败的名将那传奇的一生。 每个人都有自己的道路可走，我选择了这条路，即使路上有再多的荆棘，我也要走下去。我不象陆经渔那样看得透，我还有热血，我要改变这世界。 我会看到你说的那个新时代的。在心底，我暗暗地向郡主发誓。 进了慕渔馆，里面又暗了很多。天太晚了。筵席早就散去。It was quiet all around.我看了看四周，确认附近没有巡逻的人，正要向我的住处走去，忽然听得钱文义低声在暗处道：“楚将军。” 我道：“是我，钱兄，你一直在这儿等我？” 钱文义从边上闪身出来，我发现他的脸上有些僵直，很不同寻常，我心中“咯噔”一下，小声道：“出什么事了？”看他的样子，似乎又有什么意外发生了。 钱文义没有说话，他身后忽然走出一人，道：“楚将军，这么晚了，你才回来啊？” 一听到这声音，我吓得魂飞魄散。这是郑昭的声音！我的手一把搭到了刀柄上，这时，郑昭从房里踱出来，他伸手拍了拍钱文义的肩，道：“钱将军，这是各噩梦，你回去睡吧，睡醒了就全忘了。” 钱文义点了点头，蹒跚的走去，动作几乎象个木偶。我心知他定时中了郑昭的摄心术，但不知郑昭到底要做什么，等钱文义一走，我低声道：“郑先生怎么会在这儿等我？” 郑昭却咬了咬嘴唇，脸上闪过一丝痛苦，道：“楚休红，我恨不得杀了你！” I was taken aback.虽然知道郑昭对我并无好意，但没料到他说得这般直接。我握紧了刀，道：“不要忘了，我可是副使。” 郑昭道：“副使又如何？如果能杀你，我真想把你碎尸万段！”他说这些话时全然没有平时的随和，口气也很急。我心中一动，登时恍然大悟。 他是知道白薇来见我的事了！白薇吻了我，他也一定知道了，可是他有读心术的事又瞒着白薇，这样的屈辱憋在心里，实在不好受。想通了这点，我倒放下了心，冷笑道：“郑先生，我可不知自己如何得罪你了。” 郑昭看了看我，道：“楚将军，当今之世，身怀摄心术的，大概只有你我二人了。现在已无六耳，我们也不必遮遮掩掩，还是开诚布公吧。我世一个人来的，楚将军若要对我动手，郑某自然不是你的对手，要杀我可是轻而易举。” 他这般说，我倒是一阵惊奇，实在想不通郑昭到底要做什么。他孤身来见我，总不会是来让我杀他的吧？ 我把手从刀柄上放开，道：“好吧，真人面前不说假话，郑先生也不要把我当成卑鄙小人，有什么话便说，在下听着便是。” 郑昭看了看我，忽然一笑道：“我中了你的圈套，居然一对你用读心术便会头痛欲裂，这真是八十岁老娘倒绷孩儿，阴沟里翻船了，不过楚将军你却没有废掉我的读心术，实在该感谢你。” 我暗自后悔，那次我该暗示他说一用读心术和摄心术就会头痛得要死，那就可以一劳永逸的解决他了。但现在后悔也来不及了，如今要再对他用摄心术，已是不可能了。我只是淡淡一笑道：“过奖，非不为也，是不能也。” 郑昭倒是笑了笑，道：“果然。虽然因为小薇的事我应该很恨你，但楚将军你光明磊落，我又实在恨不起来。” 他一说起白薇，我倒有点过意不去。我正色道：“郑先生，你也不要胡猜，白薇小姐没有做过对不起你的事。” 郑昭“哼”了一声，道：“做吧，今晚要说的不是这些。” 他指了指边上一张石椅，自己先坐了下来。我也坐到他跟前，道：“不知郑先生有何指教？” 郑昭长吁了口气，道：“你既然已经去过月明楼，想必也已知道前因后果了。” I sigh to myself.我做事虽然自认比较精细，却还是没能考虑周全，实在不该跟白薇说我要去刺杀那些倭岛使臣的，我道：“自然。” 郑昭道：“没想到五峰船主竟有如此胆色，实在令人佩服。不过既然收服了他们，联手倭岛之议自然无疾而终了，明日再谈些条件，你们便可奏凯而还。楚将军，你这一趟又立了议大功啊。” 我笑了笑，道：“天意如此，人力难回。”想到他居然把那五峰船主也收服了，心中不觉有点忧虑。这批海贼再海上甚是强悍，而五羊城的水军原本就是闻名天下，如此更上层楼，将来如果帝国真有与五羊城刀兵相见的一天，邓沧蓝和李尧天可吃力得很。 郑昭叹了口气道：“我早知道倭人惯于反复，因此向来主张与帝国联手，只是城主自由打算，以前也说不通他。好在从今日起，他终于完全接受了我得计划。” 我道：“其实不分南北东西，都是兄弟姐妹，合则两昌，分则两败，城主当然也明白这道理。” 郑昭道：“不错。虽然帝制共和不两立，但人毕竟还是人，大敌当前，别的事都是次要的。我向来坚持如此，因此虽然甄侯想要杀我，我还是坚持要和帝国联手。” 一想到当初我奉文侯之命去追杀他，我也有些不安，道：“郑先生，你宽厚大度，此言极是。” 郑昭从鼻子里“哼”了一声，道：“宽厚大度么？我可比不上海老，海老的孙子被你杀了，他也仍坚持说与帝国联手是上策。” 海老的孙子？乍闻之下我有点摸不着头脑，突然间脑海中跳出那次与郑昭一起来帝都的一个人。 那个奇丑的剑手！那剑手的样子虽然不太象海老，但两人都是尖嘴猴腮，丑陋无比。我道：“是那次与你一起来的剑手么？” 郑昭道：“正是。”说道这儿，他脸上又闪过了一丝茫然，也不知想些什么。 我道：“此一时，彼一时也。郑先生，既然我们两军要联合，我希望能以诚相待，同赴国难，将来共和军的前途也一定会有一个好的发展。” 郑昭扫了我一眼，“嗤”的冷笑一声道：“楚将军，你也太看得起自己了。凭你，大概还无权决定共和军的前途吧。” 虽然受了他的讥嘲，我仍然不以为忤，道：“现在虽然不能，但我会尽力而为。” 郑昭看着我，似乎想看看我心里到底在想什么。我知道他没办法对我用读心术，但即使用了也不怕，我的确是这样想的。在随武侯南征时，我觉得共和军一个个都是不赦的罪犯，但经过了这些年，我的想法已不大一样。共和军一样是人，我们不能与蛇人和平相处，难道与共和军也不能和平相处吗？ “以人为尚，以民为本”的信条共和军做得并不好，但这话却是对的。和共和军相比，帝国其实连这点虚伪都没有，只是把百姓当成毫不值钱的野草而已。 郑昭看了我半晌，我正被他看的发毛，他忽然长叹了一声，道：“楚将军，你不要太高兴了，还有一个难关，你得渡过才可以真正庆功。”