In Xiao Chen's study, twelve people were sitting at different intervals.
The white-haired Chen Jisheng, the beardless Zhao Gongming, the calm Zhuge Xiaosheng, the frowning Ye Baiqing, the absent-minded Wei Yuntian, the nonchalant Xiao Ye, the excited Duan Linger, and the thoughtful Liu Mo Feng, the sullen Wen Shanchang, Chen Xiaohu and Chen Gouer.
Liu Xiangqin served tea and water to everyone. Seeing that they might have something important to discuss, she was about to go out to avoid it, but was stopped by Xiao Chen.
Because Liu Xiangqin is one of his own now.
"The emperor asked me to lead troops to fight against the Xianbo and recover the lost territory in Yanyun County. He only gave three thousand old, weak, sick and disabled people, and these few things." Xiao Chen played with the legendary Shang Fang in his hand The sword feels quite ordinary.
"Can this Shang Fang Sword really kill anyone he wants?" Chen Xiaohu had only heard of this thing from storytellers, and felt it was very magical.
"Take it out and try it." Xiao Chen threw the sword to him.
"This is just a symbol, indicating that the boss is a token to fight on behalf of the emperor. It is okay to use it to fool the people, but it is actually useless." Ye Baiqing said.
"What about this Marshal's Seal? Can it be used to mobilize troops and command thousands of troops?" Chen Gou'er looked at the golden Generalissimo's Seal on the table eagerly, wondering if it was made of pure gold?
"This is just a token, it just represents honor. Soldier talismans are needed to dispatch troops. People don't recognize this stuff." Ye Baiqing shook his head.
"What is this?" Duan Ling'er grabbed a small dragon-shaped gold medal on the table and looked at it curiously.
"This is the King's Order Flag. It is the most useful thing among the three." Ye Baiqing said.
"What's the use?" Duan Linger saw that one side of the token had a dragon and a flying tiger, but the other side was engraved with four small characters, as if I were here in person!
"Holding it is equivalent to holding the emperor's order. In theory, it can act on behalf of the emperor." Zhuge Xiaosheng said, "That's why it is called like I am here in person."
"Doesn't it mean that anything can be done?" Duan Ling'er was overjoyed when he heard this, "Is it okay to rebel?"
"This is just the emperor's imperial order in theory. In fact, it doesn't have that big an effect. However, it is much stronger than the marshal's seal and the monk Fang Baojian. Haha, the emperor spent a lot of money to kill Xiao Chen." Zhuge Xiaosheng Hehe sneered.
"Your Majesty, he just wanted to use this to show that he had to send Xiao Chen to die as a last resort, so he spent such a large amount of money. He wanted to stop the mouths of the people in the world, but this is treating everyone as a fool. The result will definitely be self-defeating and counterproductive." Chen Jisheng said, stroking his beard.
"None of this is important anymore. Our question now is how to deal with it, or where to go?" Ye Baiqing said.
"A way to live, a way to die." Zhao Gongming suddenly said.
"I would like to hear the details, Eunuch Zhao." Ye Baiqing said hurriedly.
"Do you still need to ask? The way to survive is naturally for everyone to run away together and grab a sea ship from Haining Bay. We can go wherever we want, including Japan and Yizhou. If it is not possible, we can just go south to Burma. , or simply cross the ocean and settle down in any place." Zhao Gongming said.
Of course, there is no need to ask about the dead end. It is the road pointed out by the emperor, all the way to the north, straight to hell.
"Haha, my opinion is exactly the opposite of that of Lao Zhao. The way he talks about life is actually the way to death, and the so-called way to death is actually the way to live." Chen Jisheng laughed.
oh? Everyone turned to look at him, wondering what the old man's surprising words were.
"Old Zhao, you underestimate the emperor's intelligence. Since he wants Xiao Chen to die, will he leave any way for him to survive? If you don't believe it, let's make a bet. We will board every ship in Haining Bay. No! And as long as we make the slightest move, we will be captured immediately."
"On the contrary, going north is the way to survive. Although the situation there is severe, we can survive in danger. Find a way to revive this dead game. As long as the chessboard is unstable, not only will we not die, but we can also have a very good game. A good foothold, and you will have no worries from now on.”
Chen Jisheng may not have a high opinion, but it is an obvious one.
"If Xiao Chen is Xiao Chen, he may be able to gain a foothold, but if Xiao Chen is not Xiao Chen, can he stand firm and have no worries?" Zhao Gongming's words were aimed at Chen Jisheng, because he knew that Xiao Chen might be going to It was a showdown with Chen Jisheng.
"Huh? What do you mean, Old Zhao? I don't understand either." Chen Jisheng was stunned.
"Old man, now that things have happened, I have to tell you my true identity. In fact, I am the former prince, Zhu Yuanqi." Xiao Chen said softly.
Before Chen Jisheng could answer, Liu Xiangqin let out a cry. Seeing everyone turning to look at her, her face immediately turned red and her neck dropped.
Liu Mofeng's face was pale, and his hands, which were always steady, were trembling slightly involuntarily.
Chen Xiaohu and Chen Gouer looked confused. They were relatively rigid-minded and did not realize the seriousness of the problem for a while.
But this is actually not important to them. No matter who Xiao Chen is, no matter what path of death or survival he takes, they will resolutely follow him to the end.
"You brat, it's so hard for me to hide this from you!" Chen Jisheng was confused at first, then suddenly realized, his face changed several expressions, and finally he sighed deeply.
"Old man, don't hesitate. I told you this big secret today, and I must kill you to silence you, unless you are willing to rebel with me." Xiao Chen's threat seemed weak.
"Oops? I treat you like a brat, are you threatening me?" Chen Jisheng blew his beard and glared.
"Sir foster father, I think it's better for you not to follow my boss, so as not to ruin your reputation. I heard there is a glass of poisonous wine here. If you drink it, you will be dead. Xiangqin and I will arrange your funeral affairs." Wei Yuntian said.
Just like Zhao Gongming.
"Does Dan Qiu know about this?" Chen Jisheng ignored him and asked Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen shook his head silently.
"Well, let me ask you again, do you care about the world, or do you just want to live in a corner?" Chen Jisheng asked again.
"Old man, to tell you the truth, I'm very upset right now. I can only survive first, and we'll talk about the rest later." Xiao Chen sighed.
"Hmph, I knew you didn't have great ambitions!" Chen Jisheng also sighed, "You have always only thought about your own happiness, but you have never thought that the people in the world are still in dire straits."
"Father, you can't say that. Boss, why didn't he care about the people? How many refugees did he save when he was in Weizhou County? Have you forgotten?" Wei Yuntian said.
"These are just small favors, why should they matter? Xiao Chen, even if Yanyun County can accommodate you, how long can it be tolerated? Where will you go from now on, and what will happen to these brothers who follow you?" Chen Jisheng added Sighed.
"Then old man, what do you mean..." Xiao Chen asked.
"What I mean is not important, what matters is what you mean!" Chen Jisheng suddenly lost his temper and banged the table loudly!
