Chapter 35 Chapter Thirty-Five

Pang Banan sat in the small pavilion in the center of the garden, watching the gradually dense snow flakes drifting down outside the pavilion. Accompanying him are Li Chimei, Fang Yeyu, Mrs. Zhen and Nian Liandan. Liu Yaozhi and Ying Fei who had gone out came back at this time, saw Pang Ban, saluted respectfully, and sat down around the table. Pang Ban leisurely admired the snow scene outside the pavilion, and said lightly: "Can't you find it?" Liu Yaozhi shook his head dejectedly. Ying Fei snorted coldly: "As long as Han Bai is tied tightly, even if you can't find the flower protector."

How could Pang Ban fail to hear the deep hatred towards Han Bai in Ying Fei's tone, his eyes shot out a cold and stern look, and everyone staring at Ying was puzzled, why Ying Fei's two words made Pang Ban unhappy. For someone as proud and conceited as Yingfei, when Pang Banruo gave Pang Banruo a solid look, he immediately felt terrified, got off his chair and knelt down on the ground, panicking, and said: "Xiao Fei must have made a mistake, please ask the magician to punish him. " Pang Ban shouted coldly: "Stand up!" Ying Fei just stood up, Pang Ban raised his right hand, his five fingers made a strange and beautiful gesture, and when he did it, he pointed to the wind and stimulated the major acupuncture points on Ying Fei's chest and abdomen.

Ying Fei had no power to resist at all, he kept jumping and trembling like a doll pulling strings, but he didn't fall back, the scene was weird and indescribable. After pointing more than 20 fingers, Pang Ban pressed the palm of his hand across the air, and the eagle flew to the outside of the pavilion like a kite with a broken string, and fell into the old and new snow outside the garden. Yingfei's back touched the ground, bounced up, knelt down again, and said loudly: "Thank you sorcerer, Xiaoyan's injuries are all healed!" Pang Ban said coldly: "Don't be so happy. Although I have cured your internal injuries, I still can't cure your inner demons. If you are still full of selfish desires, hatred and greed, you can go to the Ghost King's Mansion tonight. You only have to die, how can you use a low-level state of mind to produce high-level martial arts? No desire is strong, and tolerance is great! Do you understand?"

Even in this severe cold season, Ying Fei still broke out in a cold sweat, and said in embarrassment: "The magician taught me a lesson!" Pang Ban smiled and said: "Then you can sit in the snow for me until tonight. If the heavy snow can't cleanse your body and mind, then don't go to the ghost king's mansion!" Ying Fei sat cross-legged on the spot without saying a word. In the world, only Pang Ban can make this unruly young master bow his head and be willing to be taught. Pang Ban then gave Nian Liandan another cold look before appreciating the rain and snow outside the pavilion.

Nian Liandan knew about her own family affairs, so she hurriedly said goodbye and left, avoiding to meditate in the quiet room. Only Li Chimei, Fang Yeyu, Mrs. Zhen and Liu Yaozhi were left to sit with them, none of them dared to disturb Pang Ban's meditation. Pang Ban suddenly burst out laughing, Tongli Chimei said: "Why don't you go find Xie Yu?" Li Chimei smiled wryly and said: "So what if I find her, I have nothing to do with her, and more importantly, I think there is nothing wrong with her if she wants to get along with Han Bai." Liu Yaozhi was stunned and said, "Boss Li! I don't agree with this. Han Bai is one of the main targets on our assassination list. It is naturally inappropriate for Xie Yu to be with him."

Li Chimei sighed: "If I knew this before, why bother? Since Yaozhi loves Jieyu so much, why did he leave her in the boudoir in the past, and make it into the current situation of bitter hatred." Liu Yaozhi lowered his head and did not speak again. Pang Ban smiled lightly and said, "Don't settle old scores, leave the matter of explaining the language to me. Anyway, I come to this bustling city of gold powder, and I also want to wander around and share the peace and prosperity under Zhu Yuanzhang's rule." Everyone was stunned. Lang Fanyun smiled with joy. Zuo Shi, who was walking beside him, wondered, "Why is elder brother so happy?"

Lang Fanyun said casually: "Pick up Xiao Wenwen! Of course you are very happy?" Zuo Shi said angrily: "Brother, you can't lie to me! Tell me!" Lang Fanyun was speechless and said: "Shi'er, you are controlling me more and more, okay! I just thought of Pang Ban, he has been in the capital for an hour." Then he frowned and said: "Why did he have the heart to kill? What? Who messed with him?" Zuo Shi was stunned and said, "How could elder brother know? Aren't you always with Shi'er?" At this time, the two came to the Jubao City Gate facing Jubao Mountain.

At present, there are factory guards following them, and they will go to the city guard first to manage, allowing them to come in and out freely. Jubao Gate is one of the thirteen city gates of Jinling. Together with the other two gates of "Three Mountains" and "Tongji", it is called "Three Gates of the World". The gate is rectangular, with four walls, three porcelain cities and four arches, forming the shape of "Mu". Lang Fanyun changed the topic and said: "Xu Ruowu is really unfathomable. Even such a wonderful and practical scale can be created for him, which is amazing." He stepped out of the city and looked back.

Zuo Shi said happily: "Yue'er's father would be very happy if he knew that you praised him so much." Lang Fanyun suddenly put his arms around her slender waist and whispered in her ear: "Let's run faster!" When Zuo Shi was taken aback, there was wind in his ears, and suddenly he was caught by the waves and clouds and took off to the top of the tree, rushing forward. It was raining and snowing continuously. Han Bai snatched his head between Qin and Zhuang, leaned into the former's ear and said, "The dead old ghost said that Mengyao is more beautiful than before, how should Mengyao thank me?"

Qin Mengyao frowned slightly, and said "Oh" as if nothing had happened: "Han Baida seems to have forgotten who saved his life!" Zhuang Qingshuang and Xu Yeyue couldn't help laughing "Card Card". Han Bai blushed slightly, changed the subject and said, "Why don't Mengyao follow us back to Ghost King's Mansion!" Xu Yeyue begged happily: "Sister Qin, agree quickly! The quiet room where Yue'er practices kung fu is specially selected by father, and the acupoints that receive qi from Fengshui can do twice the result with half the effort!"

Qin Mengyao's heart softened, and she smiled and said, "Okay!" Han Bai said happily: "Let me join Mengyao... oh!" It turned out that Qin Mengyao hit the boy's lower abdomen with an elbow. Because of the skillful force, Han Bai was speechless. Xu and Zhuang, of course, would not pity him, happily hugging Qin Mengyao on the way to Qingliang Mountain. Fan Liangji covered himself from behind, grabbed Han Bai's back collar, and pulled him back to his side. Just as he was about to speak, there was a sudden sound of hooves in front of him, and two factory guards flew towards him. When he was approaching, he reined in his horse and jumped off Kneeling and saying: "According to the imperial edict, Uncle Zhongqin will immediately enter the palace to see you!" When Lan Yu returned to her residence, her face was as cold as water, and she had no expression at all. Everyone knew that he was in a bad mood, so they kept silent, afraid of offending him unintentionally. After entering the hall, Lan Yu said to the subordinates: "Since the Song family brothers and sisters have entered the capital, Zhu Yuanzhang will come to deal with us at any time, you should be prepared, and if the situation is not right, run away immediately." After hesitating for a while, the battle armor said: "The general's injury..." Lan Yu said impatiently: "It's just a trivial matter, I'll be fine after I meditate for an hour or two." Turning to Lan Cuizhen, she said, "Follow me!" Lan Cuizhen followed him around the back hall, walked through the corridor connecting the front and back, and came to the mansion in the backyard. As soon as she entered the room, Lan Yu was shocked and fell to the ground. Lan Cuizhen didn't expect him to be so seriously injured, so she hugged him first, helped him onto the bed, and said in shock, "General!" Lan Yu's face was pale, and she smiled wryly, "Qin Mengyao is so cruel that he almost broke my aura." The blood on Lan Cuizhen's face faded away, she was almost uglier than Sapphire, her true energy was broken, and if her martial arts were abolished, how could Sapphire lead the battle at such a critical moment of fighting for world supremacy. Only now did she understand why Qin Mengyao deliberately ran away from Shuiyue Dazong because her goal was only Sapphire. Sapphire's eyes shot out a resolute look, and she said solemnly: "I want to enter meditation immediately to heal my injuries, as long as I recover half of my skills, I will leave Beijing immediately." Zuo Shi was hugged by Lang Fanyun through the forest and across the mountains, just like returning to the intimate scene with Lang Fanyun when he left Nujiao Island in the past, his mind was drunk, and the suppressed love surged forth, and he only hoped for eternity There is no need to leave his arms again. At this time, the two came to the top of a small hill, Lang Fanyun let go of his hand, allowing Zuo Shi to stand still. In the extreme front, the vast river runs around from southwest to northeast, and to the left, it meets the Qinhuai River that winds into the Yangtze River. Except for the mouth of the river, the surrounding mountains are natural barriers, and the situation is dangerous. Lang Fanyun pointed to the sailing boats that were sailing, and said with a smile: "The one in the middle without a flag is the sail that I helped carry Xiao Wenwen, and the other three are naval escort ships, ha! Who is there?" Imagine that the development of the world would be so bizarre that the government would cooperate seamlessly with our pirate ship?" Then Xiang Zuo Shi smiled slightly and said: "Shi'er should thank your brother Bo, I am afraid that he is the only one who is lucky to mess around. , to create this extremely delicate situation.” Only then did Zuo Shi remember Han Bai, her pretty face blushed, but she was filled with endless sweetness, and said forgivingly: "Brother! Is Shi'er easy-going? She is willing to obey Brother Bai, but she can't help loving her brother. Hope to be in the arms of big brother forever." Lang Fanyun laughed, reached out and put his arms around Zuo Shi's waist, and said softly: "Our brother and sister's love can be learned from the world, why is there such a thing? Come! Let's go see Xiao Wenwen." Zuo Shi tugged at him and said, "No! Brother! Let's talk for a while, there are too few such moments." Lang Fanyun looked at the tunnel lovingly and said: "From your clear stream and flowing spring, Lang Fanyun has already felt Shi'er's infinite affection, do you still need to say it?" Zuo Shi's tender body trembled slightly, and moved into his arms, lovingly said: "Shi'er understands, and feels very happy!" The waves turned over the clouds and roared to the sky, picked up Zuo Shi, and ran towards the big river. Zuo Shi hugged Lang Fanyun's thick waist tightly with both hands, fascinated by his strong masculine breath.She not only loves Han Bai, but also deeply loves Lang Fanyun.The former makes her burn life indulgently, but the latter is a pure and flawless spiritual love song. Under the protection of the guards, Han Bai and Fan Liangji boldly entered the imperial city. This time they entered the imperial city from the Hongwu Gate in the south, and walked towards the Meridian Gate along the imperial road. There are many temples and temples on both sides, and the weather is severe. The guards in the palace have obviously sent more people, and there is a faint atmosphere of tension before the mountain rain is about to come. Just after passing the official office of the Ministry of Officials, someone shouted from behind: "Big Brother! Fourth Brother!" Fan and Han turned their heads and looked back. I saw Chen Lingfang, who hadn't seen him for a few days, dressed in an official uniform, surrounded by five or six master guards, and walked towards them in high spirits, holding the official hat on his head to prevent it from falling off, and his appearance was funny. At the same time, the deep friendship established under adversity surged up between the two, and they reined in their horses. Chen Lingfang came to the side of the two horses, and asked at the first sentence: "Has sister Yao's celestial body healed?" Han Bai touched his official hat curiously, and said with a smile: "With me, the world's number one love doctor, of course it will be fine! Alas! But her immortal energy has strengthened again, and I think there is nothing I can do if I shake her husband. " Chen Lingfang knew that they were going to see him when they entered the palace, so he didn't dare to delay, he smiled and said: "That's good, if you are free, come to the official department to find me later, I am so busy that I want to see You can't do it either." Then he lowered his voice and said, "The emperor will formally reorganize the Six Departments and the Dudu's Mansion in the future, and there will be a lot of fun at that time." Fan Liangji happily mocked in a low voice: "You greedy old boy." He urged the horse to go first. Han Bai leaned down and asked, "Is the gift from King Yan wonderful?" Chen Lingfang replied, "Wonderful!" Han Bai laughed and caught up with Fan Liangji, and said via voice transmission: "Would you like to go in and see Lao Zhu." Fan Liangji came back via voice transmission and said: "Zhu Yuanzhang is not a hot girl. If there is something interesting to see, I will find a place to pass the time." Han Bai felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't make a sound, everyone stopped outside the Meridian Gate at this time, and all got off their horses. The Meridian Gate City Tower is majestic and magnificent, wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, simple and stable. The base of the platform is made of red marble. Lian, the weather is myriad, especially better than Damingmen.When passing through the central gate, it feels more open and spacious. At this time, the royal road paved with huge bluestones is covered with white snow, and more than a hundred servants are cleaning it in the snow. As soon as they entered the Meridian Gate, Nie Qingtong waited inside. After being polite, he led the two of them straight into the Qianqing Gate, entered the rear court, and came to the Qianqing Palace where Zhu Yuanzhang and his concubines lived daily. Fan Liangji's brows were faintly excited, and he found an excuse to stay outside the hall, leaving Han Bai alone to go into the hall to see Zhu Yuanzhang. The huge hall is like the hall of a wealthy family, but the space is much wider. Zhu Yuanzhang sat leisurely in a grand teacher's chair, behind a large screen full of calligraphy, saw Han Bai, and smiled from a distance: "Uncle Zhongqin, don't be too polite, come! Sit next to me." Han Bai originally thought that Zhu Yuanzhang would hold a grudge because he won Qin Mengyao, but his attitude was more cordial than before, and he was much more determined regardless of whether he was acting for him, knelt down and sat on the grand master's chair beside him, There is only a small table between people, and they are truly equal. Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Boy, take a look at the poem written on the screen behind me, and read it to me." Although Han Bo didn't know what he was up to, he could only look at the screen and read: "The emperors of the Southern Dynasties loved romance, and even guarded the country to no end. They always took care of the war, but they broke it because of singing and dancing. Yao will always be invincible in morality, Qin Let the golden soup be free, where is the prosperity, Yuhua Tobacco, Shicheng Autumn." Zhu Yuanzhang said indifferently: "This is the poem "Shangyuan Nostalgia" written by Li Shanfu of the Tang Dynasty. I especially teach people to write it in a prominent place in daily life. It is to discipline myself and remind myself that I must refrain from extravagance and borrow the power of the people to prevent the suffering of all people. My Although some people disagree with my actions at the moment, they will understand my painstaking efforts after being proved for hundreds of generations." Han Bai only had a half-knowledge of this poem, and he had no intention of seeking it out, let alone why Zhu Yuanzhang talked about being frugal and caring for the people, so he had no choice but to be obedient and answer the story. Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said: "After talking with Mengyao last night, I didn't sleep all night, not only thinking about her words, but also thinking about Jing'an and Ruowu brother, I became confused. I really hope that time can turn back and make me sleep. You can correct some of the past." Suddenly the dragon's eyes flashed coldly and said: "Do you know why I and Brother Ruowu got into such a situation today?" After a pause, he said in a cold voice: "Don't lie to me like those people Say I don't know." Han Bai groaned in his heart, and said bravely: "It seems that the emperor and the ghost king have different opinions on building the capital!" Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "This is just the first thing I didn't listen to his proposal. Who would have thought that if only this one item was broken, a series of disputes would start from there." A wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Said: "It should also be blamed that I was fascinated by Taoist Tieguan's ability to read Fengshui at that time. Not only did I choose Jinling as my capital, but also let this prestigious man determine the foundation for me. Ignoring Brother Ruowu's objection, I mobilized several Hundreds of thousands of migrant workers spent a lot of earth and stone to fill Yanque Lake according to the instructions of Tie Guan, and built these palaces and towers on it, forgetting how much these projects cost people and money." Hearing that the supreme being in the world admitted his mistake for the first time, Han Bai was very fond of him, and wondered to himself, could it be that after Mengyao "taught" him last night, this old boy turned deadly? Zhu Yuanzhang sighed: "At that time, under my insistence, dense wooden pillars were driven into the foundation, all the wall foundations were paved with huge stones, and a good sewer was constructed to prevent the foundation from sinking. If there were no brothers at that time It has been pointed out that all these fortifications are in the end futile, but I am determined to go my own way. Alas..." Han Bai was stunned and said, "Is there anything wrong with the palace now?" Zhu Yuanzhang smiled wryly and said: "It's a big mistake. After the palace was built, the foundation began to sink, and the situation is getting worse. Seeing you enjoying all the beauty and happiness in the world, I believe more and more that success and failure are determined, especially after meeting Mengyao, I feel more energetic than before. I only hope that after the reorganization of the military and government, there will be a long-term peace and stability in the world. I have entrusted you to Jing'an." Han Bai's heart was moved, his blood surged up, he didn't care whether it was just a false statement made by Zhu Yuanzhang to win over and bribe him, he patted his chest and said: "As long as I, Han Bai, have breath, I will definitely help the emperor fulfill his wish." After Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep look at him, he pondered for a while, and Qifeng said emphatically, "Do you think I should get rid of King Yan?" Han Bai was startled and said, "What?" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes shot a cold light, and he said slowly: "Now the situation is obvious. Even if I put down Lan Yu and Hu Weiyong, King Yan will always be another source of disaster. How can I bear to see the people suffer from the war again?" Han Bai was confused by him, and murmured: "Didn't the emperor tell the boy to tell him that if he obediently does not rebel in the emperor's lifetime, he will not restrain his power." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed dumbly and said: "In the struggle for hegemony, there are only two kinds of people, winners and losers, and the goal of the struggle for hegemony is to be the only winner. Any means can be used. The most important thing is whether the means can be used." You are successful, so the so-called soldiers never tire of deceit. For decades, it is based on this belief that I have to sit in this position, understand?" Han Bai said: "Didn't the emperor say that King Yan is one of the nine people you can't bear to be ruthless to him?" Zhu Yuanzhang said displeased: "How dare you count my account?" Han Bai couldn't figure out more and more what kind of person Zhu Yuanzhang was, and it was even more difficult to guess what he was thinking. He sighed, "I don't dare! I'm just a little confused!" After Zhu Yuanzhang looked at him coldly for a while, he let out a sigh of relief and said, "If Lan Yu is executed, King Yan will become the most powerful man in the world. Even though all the officials in the court fully support Yun Wen, in the end it is still not his proficiency." An opponent of the art of war, in this situation, if you are King Yan, after my death, would you sit back and watch Yao fall into someone else's hands?" Han Bai was even more puzzled, and asked: "Since this is the case, why doesn't the emperor simply listen to the ghost king's advice, ignore other people's objections, and make King Yan the crown prince? Wouldn't the world be peaceful?" Zhu Yuanzhang's long eyes showed a complex look, he let out a long sigh, and changed the topic: "Everyone says that I, Zhu Yuanzhang, have no nostalgia for killing heroes, but I have no choice but to do it. If everyone is like you If you don’t put fame and wealth in your eyes, why should I make such a bad plan?” Then his eyes were fixed, and a cold light flashed: “History has clearly told us that there can only be one power, and the more power is concentrated in the center, the more government orders will be. It is easy to implement, and the peace of great unification is more sustainable. Therefore, after Han Gaozu established his dynasty, the first thing he did was to punish the generals who refused to return power; after Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiao’s mutiny, he did not rely on a cup of wine to release his military power! Only centralized power , so that there will be no chaos. Looking at Lan Yu and Hu Weiyong today, you should know that what I said is true." Han Bai frowned and said, "Lan Yu is indeed arrogant, but Hu Weiyong's existence today is completely supported by the emperor, so what's the reason?" Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly astonished, looked at him and said: "If someone else came to ask me these few words, it must be the end of Zhulian's nine clans. Fortunately, you are a brat who knows nothing about heaven and earth. Hmph! Shan Yuru is indeed clever, but You kept it from me for so long!" Han Bai knew that Zhu Yuanzhang would not answer him directly, but he also vaguely guessed that Hu Weiyong was actually Zhu Yuanzhang's shield and executioner used to deal with heroes.As long as Hu Weiyong is killed, all power will return to Zhu Yuanzhang and his successors. This move can be said to be extremely sophisticated.Probing: "Does the emperor want the boy to deal with King Yan?" Zhu Yuanzhang's face became gloomy, and he said after a while: "I'm going to see brother Ruowu later, let's hear what he has to say first." Seeing the conversation for so long, Han Bai was eager to get away, and said: "Is there any special order for the emperor to call the boy this time?" Zhu Yuanzhang said solemnly: "Now there are three people who worry me the most. The first one is Shan Yuru. If we can't find out what powerful methods she has, we will stumble and don't know what it is." Han Bai patted his chest and said, "This matter is on the boy's shoulders. With Fan Liangji's help, we can investigate any conspiracy." Zhu Yuanzhang said with a wry smile: "This old thief is really stubborn. Do you know what he wants to steal from me?" Han Bai was taken aback, and his expression changed: "How does the emperor know that he is going to steal something?" Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and said, "If he hadn't planned something, how could he have slept for no reason? I didn't know he was Fan Liangji at that time, so I didn't have any suspicions!" Han Bai said awkwardly: "Let me persuade him!" Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "No! Let him try it! I also want to see how good his stealing skills are." Those who are close to me, if they have plots, they will be impossible to guard against." Han Bai said with a bitter face: "I really dare not touch Concubine Chen Gui. According to Lang Fanyun, I am no match for her at all." Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned and said, "Did Lang Fanyun say that?" Han Bai hurriedly nodded desperately. Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said: "I think Lang Fanyun underestimated you! Alas! Or maybe I am getting older, and every time I think of Concubine Chen, my heart softens and I find it difficult to do something wrong. You should think of a way! Time! It's getting less and less, it's best if you can solve the problem of Shan Yuru and Concubine Chen for me in these two days, then I can deal with the others with all my strength." Han Bai smiled wryly in his heart, could he really get rid of the unfathomable and unpredictable Shan Yuru and the cunning and vicious Concubine Chen Guifei who even had the heart to murder his father within two days?At this time, I remembered the matter of looking for a house for the Han family, and made a request with Zhu Yuanzhang, and after getting permission, I bowed and retreated.