Qi Jiguang suddenly felt his eyes go dark and fell backwards. Thanks to his son Qi Zuoguo, he was supported by him. When he woke up, it was already dark. Shen, Chen and Yang's concubines and their sons stayed in front of the bed. Qi Jiguang said in a weak voice: "Guo'er, Guo'er." Qi Zuoguo walked to the bedside and held his father's hand and said: "Father, the child is here."
As he spoke, he opened his eyes slightly and said, "Where is Yunfan?" Xiao Yunfan walked to the bed and said, "Uncle Shi, Fan'er is here." Qi Jiguang asked his son to help him up and leaned his back on a soft pillow. He said, "You all should step aside. I have a few words to say to Yun Fan." After hearing this, everyone exited the room.
Xiao Yunfan held his calloused hand and said with concern: "Uncle Shi, you can rest in peace, don't worry about other things." Although Qi Jiguang's time with him was short, they had a deep relationship. It was as if Xiao Yunfan was his child. Qi Jiguang looked at his face and murmured: "The fighting in the court will never end. Now that I have retreated, the officials still cannot tolerate me."
Xiao Yunfan said: "The beauty in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. It must be those who envy Uncle Shi's achievements who are jealous of you, so they are slandering you. I have met the little emperor. He is a transparent person, but I don't know what is happening here." But he was confused about the matter. He knew clearly that Uncle Shi had no selfish intentions towards the Ming Dynasty, but he still sent people to attack Uncle Shi." Qi Jiguang said: "There is a thorn in the emperor's heart. Although the thorn has been pulled out, his heart Still hurt."
Xiao Yunfan thought for a while and said, "Uncle Shi, you mean that your old man is the thorn?" Qi Jiguang looked out the window and murmured, "No, what I said is that the thorn is Zhang Juzheng." Xiao Yunfan said in confusion: "But There is no Zhang Juzheng in the world anymore, even if he hates Zhang Juzheng very much, he should not bring trouble to Uncle Shi."
Qi Jiguang said: "You don't understand the things above the officialdom, but I understand it very well. My success in pacifying the Japanese and suppressing Ji is all due to the support of Duke Zhang. Since ancient times, if generals and ministers are in harmony, the world will be peaceful." However, the emperor did not want to see the situation of "harmony between generals and prime ministers". When Zhang Gong was alive, he single-handedly supported Li Chengliang, me, Ling Yunyi, Yin Zhengmao and others. Once Zhang Gong had different intentions, the Ming Dynasty would change.
When Mr. Zhang is here, I will wait for the wealth and honor. When Mr. Zhang goes, I will wait for the wealth and honor. If the emperor wanted to establish his power, he would naturally have to overthrow the powerful ministers. Everyone from the Zhang family to the Zhang party must be purged, so that the emperor's throne can be secure. The Japanese invasion in the southeast has been eliminated, and the Tatars in the north are outside the Great Wall. There is no great chaos in the world, so naturally there is no need for me, Qi Jiguang. Some people want to take advantage of the impeachment of Zhang Dang to get promoted and make a fortune, and they want to do what the emperor wants. I have no choice but to accept my fate after tossing my old bones. "
A strong wind blew outside the window, and the shadows of the trees swayed. Xiao Yunfan nodded and said, "Uncle Shi, there is something Fan'er has always wanted to ask you?" Qi Jiguang said, "Say it." Xiao Yunfan rolled his eyes and asked, "Why did Uncle Shi want to eradicate the Japanese pirates? If they were not wiped out. Keep some, the court will rely on you when it comes to pacifying Japan. Even if there are villains who say bad things about you, I think the emperor will think twice about touching you."
When Qi Jiguang heard this, the veins on his forehead popped out, and he said angrily: "You bastard, what are you talking about?" His beard trembled with anger.
Xiao Yunfan's expression changed and he said: "Uncle Shi, calm down, my nephew made a mistake." Qi Jiguang coughed twice and said: "Have you ever seen with your own eyes the tragic situation of people being displaced? Have you ever heard with your own ears the heartbreaking cries of orphans and widows? In a prosperous land, ten houses are empty, the countryside is barren, and the land is scorched. The people are living in hell and miserable.
If we don’t pacify the Japanese pirates, will they invade our Ming Dynasty territory again and bully our Ming Dynasty people? Those common people are the parents of Qi Jiajun. We wear common people's clothes on our bodies and eat common people's food in our mouths. If we cannot protect them and watch them suffer, how can our conscience be at ease? When doing things, you don’t seek to leave a name in history, but you do it with a clear conscience. This is the behavior of a man. "
Xiao Yunfan said with a look of shame on his face: "Uncle Shi is so upright and upright, which makes Fan'er ashamed." Qi Jiguang said: "Fan'er, when it comes to matters above the temple, we emphasize 'care for oneself and the country'. Only by being able to do both can we achieve something." Achievement. I can only achieve half of it in my lifetime, so I have no regrets."
Xiao Yunfan stayed in Qi's mansion for a few more days. Seeing that Qi Jiguang's condition improved, he left with peace of mind. On the way back to the inn, he repeatedly thought about Qi Jiguang's words, "You must seek your life and your country." And since he is in the world, it is natural for him to "find his way". Thinking about what the mysterious old man said that day, he felt a lot of emotions.
When he walked into the inn, the tables, chairs and benches fell to the ground. It was obvious that there had been a vicious fight. I saw Leng Shen and several people sitting around a table, with sad faces on their faces. Xiao Yunfan asked doubtfully: "How many of them are here?" Fang Kui stood up and said: "Xiao Yunfan, you are finally back." Xiao Yunfan asked curiously: "What's the difference if I come back early or late?" Fang Kui said: "Look What is this?" He handed over a piece of cloth.
The banner read: "If you want to save people, please come to the Earth Temple in the south of the city in exchange for military documents."
Xiao Yunfan glanced at the hall, only Leng Shen, Fang Kui and three other guards were left, but Qianqian, Tingting and others were nowhere to be seen. His heart sank, and he raised his head and said, "It seems that people from the Ghost Sect are here too." Fang Kui said, "We were ordered by the master to protect you along the way, but we never thought that the other party would attack you at the inn."
Leng Chen held a wine glass and said calmly: "Xiao Yunfan, let me tell you this. Before we receive the new order from the peak, the few of us are your slaves. That military book is a priceless treasure. We must use this military book in exchange for It's up to you to decide whether their lives are worth it or not. We just obey your orders."
Xiao Yunfan couldn't help but frown, thinking in his mind: "They are all from the City of Darkness anyway. If I don't save them, Master Xunyi will settle the score with them sooner or later. But doing so means sacrificing five lives." Miss Qianqian treats me really well, how can Xiao Yunfan be an ungrateful person? It’s just that this military book is Qi Shibo’s hard work, so I’m not willing to hand it over like this.”
The eyes of the five people fell on his face. Xiao Yunfan pondered for a moment, raised his head and said loudly: "Let's go and rescue people. But before we go, we all have to discuss it first." He said coldly: "Except for Qianqian, Tingting doesn't know martial arts, Bai Liang, Huang Sheng, and Shen Yu are also considered top-notch masters. I checked their rooms and there was no sign of poisoning, which means there is a master on the other side."
A man with a crooked mouth wearing a gray leather hat said: "Yes, Bai Liang's martial arts are equal to ours, but this master's martial arts is better than ours." Fang Kui said with a sneer in his mouth: "Why are you afraid?" The man with a crooked mouth said: "I, Mao Chengfeng, have never known how to write the word "fear" since I was born."
Next to Mao Chengfeng, a man with a face as white as jade and a red mole between his eyebrows said softly: "We all have the courage, but even if we carry a military document, what should we do if the other party goes back on his word?" One of the lips was thick, The man with eyes narrowed into thin slits said: "Also, the enemy may have a trap waiting for us to take the bait at the designated place. Wouldn't it be a trap for us to go there?"
Xiao Yunfan pondered for a moment and told a few people his plan. The sky was covered with dark clouds. Not long after, lightning flashed across the night sky, thunder rumbled, and heavy rain poured down, hitting the ground like beans.
In the wind and rain, a man wearing a bamboo hat and carrying a bamboo box walked towards the Earth Temple. After passing a slope, he walked along the stone steps to the outside of the temple. This earth temple has been in disrepair for a long time. The walls of the temple have collapsed and are covered with wormwood.
The man walked to the courtyard and stopped. The rainwater spilled on the ground along his bamboo hat, making small splashes. He raised his eyes and looked forward, only to see the temple door open and a bonfire burning on the ground. Xiao Yunfan said loudly: "Xiao came to keep the appointment." Before he finished speaking, four iron chains flew out from the grass, and wrapped around Xiao Yunfan's body like a strange python, wrapping around his arms and thighs respectively. .
A tall, muscular man walked out of the temple door holding a giant umbrella. Two attendants rolled out a wheelchair and walked slowly over. Sitting in the car was a middle-aged Confucian scholar. This man wore a square scarf and a black gauze robe, holding a feather fan in his hand. He has a thin face and gray hair on his temples.
Xiao Yunfan said: "I have brought the book, where are the people?" The Confucian scholar laughed and said: "Xiao Yunfan, Xiao Yunfan, you really kept your promise. It's just a waste of your smart life and your confusion for a moment. Ling, a person from the City of Darkness, can't offend them. After arresting them, they were naturally released. The arrest was just to lure you into the trap." Xiao Yunfan said: "Are you sure you can kill me?"
Ling Taixu stroked his beard and said calmly: "It's the easiest thing to kill you. But I don't need to kill you. Now that everyone in the world wants your life, wouldn't it be more interesting to let them kill you?" Xiao Yunfan smiled and said: "You invited me here just for the military books. How did you know that I would definitely bring the real military books to you?"
Ling Taixu shook the feather fan in his hand and said with a smile: "Now that you are in my hands, you have no choice. It doesn't matter that you brought a fake military book. If your people fall into my hands, I will find a way to make you reveal it." The whereabouts of the true book of war." Xiao Yunfan said: "Okay, then you might as well give it a try."
Four men in black among the grass used to pull the chains so that he could not move. Xiao Yunfan whistled, swish, swish, swish, four times. Then the four men in black each had an arrow stuck in their vests and fell to the ground. Ling Taixu's pupils shrank suddenly, and the two attendants had drawn out their swords and guarded them in front of them.
Xiao Yunfan reached out and took off the hat, threw it forward, turned around and wiped it on his face, revealing his true face, and laughed and said: "Do you really think you can get what you want?" The person who spoke was Leng Shen. Ling Taixu's expression changed and he said, "Aren't you Xiao Yunfan?"
A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky, turning everyone's face white. Xiao Yunfan slowly walked into the courtyard. He stretched out his hand to hold the bamboo hat and said, "Ling Taixu, we meet again." Ling Taixu's face was a little ugly, and he said, "It seems that I underestimated you." Xiao Yunfan's eyes flickered, coldly. He said coldly: "I'm a little tired of hearing such compliments."
Ling Taixu calmed down and said slowly: "Then what do you want to hear?" Xiao Yunfan rubbed his chin and said: "At least I heard something new." Ling Taixu said: "You have changed, you have become more cunning. ." Xiao Yunfan said lightly: "You are still as stupid as ever, do you still blame me?"
Ling Taixu said harshly: "It seems I can't help you if I don't kill you tonight." Xiao Yunfan sighed: "You're right, but it's a pity... It's a pity that you will die faster. By the way, I still want to Let me tell you something." Ling Taixu said, "What?" Xiao Yunfan touched his nose and said, "Your head is quite suitable for being a chamber pot." Leng Shen, who was standing by, also laughed.
