There was still silence in Cangshan Palace, and no one knew the answer. They only know that early tomorrow morning, 30,000 Northern Army soldiers will arrive at the foot of Cangshan Mountain.
Cang Shui and Cang Mu looked at each other, hiding their ugly expressions.
Qi Zhengchu and others did not return, and the northern border army made this change again. It's hard for Cang Shui not to connect these two things.
At this moment, Cang Shui could only remain silent, and now every move he made had the feeling of being a thief.
"Didn't you send someone to the Northern Territory Army to inquire about it before? Do you have any information?" Cang Tu asked.
Cang Jin shook his head and said: "More than ten people have been sent out in the past two days, either to investigate or to visit, but there has been no news from any of them, and not one of them has returned."
No need for Cang Jin to say more, everyone also realized the seriousness of this matter.
The lack of news means that these people were either detained or dead.
The Northern Army has never sent a letter to Cangshan, which means it is an undeclared war.
"Perhaps his Northern Border Army is just taking advantage of the passage, and is not targeting us at Cangshan. It's because we are all worrying too much."
"Hmph, it's simple. Do you have to wait until Chen Bingshan is down before asking why? Then a disaster will come, and the entire Cangshan Mountain will be in danger."
"We have to ask why. The Northern Army can't bully me, Cangshan, for no reason. Otherwise, if we are out of nowhere, do we really think it's Cangshan who is bullying me?"
"Elder Zhao is right, but this reason is really a sin. How should we, Cangshan, deal with it?"
"Lao Li, what do you mean?"
"Those who should know what it means will naturally know it well. Elders, please think about it carefully. Have you done anything you shouldn't do while walking in the world?"
At this time, all the elders frowned, regardless of the factions.
Cang Shui and Cang Tu walked side by side on the mountain road, both of them silent, as if they were hiding the same thing in their hearts.
"Could that be the case?" Cang Tu couldn't help but ask. His voice was so soft that only two people could hear it.
Cang Shui said uncertainly: "It's hard to say. The movements of the Northern Army are unknown, and none of them have returned to the mountain at the beginning. Everything is unpredictable."
"Where's the guy from Beiliang City?" Cang Tu asked, "Did that guy respond?"
Cang Shui shook his head again, "The letter was sent the day before yesterday, and even the reply was not so fast."
"I hope it's not that..." Aangmu sighed leisurely. "Otherwise, Cangshan will be in disaster."
Every cause must have its effect, and the two of them should have anticipated the consequences of their actions back then.
The movements of the Northern Army made everyone feel in danger, not only Cangshan, but also other sects.
However, there are always people who are open-minded and fearless.
Xiong Kui and Zong Linyue were listening to the messenger's report. The direction of the northern border army's march is the direction of Cangshan Mountain, which is also the direction of Baiyan Valley.
Even though he felt clear in his heart, Bai Yangu wanted to find out the intentions of the Northern Army's trip. Just asking for peace of mind.
"Did Xu Qing really say that?" Xiong Kui asked.
The messenger reported back: "Although my disciple has not met Marshal Xu Qing, these words came from Marshal Xu Qing's mouth."
Zong Linyue was not as worried as Xiong Kui, and said: "Old Xiong, since you are letting us stay in peace, don't worry about anything."
Xiong Kui said: "That's fine. I feel a lot more at ease. However, the reason why the Northern Border Army is so aggressive is because of Cangshan Mountain."
...
In the military camp of the Northern Territory Army, Xiao Jingyao was holding a chess book, with black and white scattered on the chessboard and countless moves.
Jiang Qing watched the chess game, sometimes frowning, sometimes showing a look of realization.
When the dust of the chess game settled, Xiao Jingyao put down his chess book and rubbed his brows. Jiang Qing shouted: "What a great chess move!"
"Where did your Highness get this chess game? It's really wonderful, wonderful!"
Jiang Qing loves chess, but his chess skills are not good. Qiu Jinfeng once said that watching chess is like watching people.
Jiang Qing's chess moves are fast and direct, and the layout is far from exquisite, but it can trap the enemy for a while, and he can win more with steady moves.
Compared with Li Xiuyuan or Qiu Jinfeng's scheming and traps, Jiang Qing can only be regarded as a bad chess player.
Therefore, Jiang Qing could not be an adviser, and his best career path was to be a direct minister and a loyal minister.
Xiao Jingyao smiled bitterly as he recalled every move he made. If it were him, there would be no way he could make such a layout. Neither white nor black is comparable to him.
"This game is the game between Li Qingru and the national chess player Fan Sixian in the Qingyun Examination many years ago."
The grace of a woman appeared in Jiang Qing's mind. At that time, Li Qingru had gained the reputation of "unparalleled national scholar".
"Master Li's chess skills are undoubtedly superb. After Master Li, there has never been a woman as charming as Master Li in Chu."
Xiao Jingyao nodded and said with admiration: "I also admire Master Li, but it's a pity that I didn't get to meet him. I heard that Master Li is Yu Zhi's aunt?"
Jiang Qing said with a smile: "That's true. Master Li is now in charge of the Supervisory Academy of Wendao Academy. Who would have thought that the graceful Master Li would teach a nephew who was called 'the shame of Wendao'? At the beginning, this matter was still It has been rumored in Kyoto for a long time. Every time Qingyun tries, this matter will be mentioned."
"Hahaha." Xiao Jingyao made Jiang Qing a cup of tea and said, "Now, Master Jiang still thinks that Yu Zhi is a 'shame for asking questions'?"
Jiang Qing was startled, shook his head, and said with a wry smile: "I really made a mistake. My old eyes are dim!"
Xiao Jingyao smiled faintly and said, "Master Jiang is not the only one in Kyoto who makes mistakes?"
"When Yu Zhi returns to Kyoto, he will definitely clear away the stigma and let those blind people know what it means to look down on others."
Hearing what Xiao Jingyao said, Jiang Qing knew in his heart that His Highness the Crown Prince valued Yu Zhi very much.
"Your Highness ordered the Northern Border Army to slow down, but is it also for Yu Zhi?" Jiang Qing asked.
It is said that the most important thing in military force is speed and surprise. If Xiao Jingyao was willing, the Northern Army could have surrounded Cangshan as early as when he replied to the letter in Kyoto. How could it be so well known now.
Xiao Jingyao said calmly: "This matter was discovered by Yu Zhi. There is no harm in cooperating with his plan."
Jiang Qing thought for a while and said: "I sent Bai Yu to Beiliang Mansion. Qi Zhengchu and Zhao Han were captured by Yu Zhi and others during the assassination. But Bai Yu was missing..."
Jiang Qing had been in Beiliang Mansion for many days, but he didn't expect to find any trace.
After hearing what Qi Zhengchu and others said, Bai Yu fled alive. But having no trace is not a good thing.
Xiao Jingyao knew about this and said: "I have sent the Northern Territory Army to search for Bai Yu. I believe he will be fine."
Hearing this, Jiang Qing could only nod in agreement.
"What matters tomorrow is the big drama in Cangshan." At this point, Xiao Jingyao sighed, "I owe that girl something after all."
It was hard to disobey the emperor's order, so Jiang Qing also sighed. He had met Guo Shu'er and didn't know what Yu Zhi knew, so the guilt in his heart faded a bit.
Justice in the world is greater than profit.
Justice will have so much value only when justice is needed.
Yan Yi came here riding the Qingluan, not sure if it was for justice or for the young man.
But in her opinion, there is no difference between the two. Yan Yi believed that the young man would repay justice.
The omniscient Yan Yi quickly found where Li Haomiao and others were staying.
"Yan Yi?" Ye Qinghuan was surprised when he saw the person coming.
Yan Yi looked at Ye Qinghuan and said, "Long time no see." In the Qingyun test that year, Yan Yi was convinced that she lost. If you lose, you lose. It's free and easy. Unlike Bai Yu, who always wants to regain his position.
As Ye Qinghuan entered the house, Yan Yi saw Li Haomiao who was drinking.
Just as Ye Qinghuan was about to introduce him, Yan Yi bowed and said, "Junior Yan Yi has met Grandmaster Li."
Li Haomiao turned to look at the girl in green who came in. He wanted to say a few words casually, but when the words came to his mouth, he looked at the girl and was stunned.
The sip of wine was already on his lips, but he still hadn't swallowed it.
"Yan Yi...your father's surname is Yan?" Li Haomiao came back to his senses and asked.
Yan Yi was also stunned. This was the first time someone asked her father's surname. However, Yan Yi didn't know how to answer this question. Growing up, she didn't know that she had a father. She did have a mother, but it was almost the same whether she had or not.
She thought for a while and said, "Maybe my father's surname is also Yan."
Li Haomiao raised his hand and motioned for Yan Yi to sit down. For some reason, when he saw the girl in green, he felt fond of her.
Unlike when I first met Li Wantong, my love for Li Wantong was entirely because of Yu Zhi. When elders meet their niece-in-law for the first time, they always give her a greeting gift.
But facing Yan Yi in front of him, Li Haomiao felt like he had never felt before, and he didn't know how to describe this feeling.
Li Haomiao said: "I have a friend whose surname is also Yan, who is... somewhat similar to you."
Ye Qinghuan watched Li Haomiao pour wine for Yan Yi and thought to himself: Is Uncle Li so hospitable?
Yan Yi smiled and said: "Then Grandmaster Li's friend must also be a beauty."
When Yan Yi praised others, he was also praising himself.
"Hahaha." Li Haomiao laughed, "Interesting, you are quite interesting. You are indeed very similar to my friend."
"She... is indeed a beauty." Li Haomiao looked nostalgic, with a touch of loneliness.
Yan Yi drank the wine and pursed her lips, looking like she was enjoying it. Immediately, Yan Yi expressed his guess about the purpose from Kyoto in a few words.
When Ye Qinghuan heard this, he just said: "I know, I will tell Yu Zhi when I meet him."
"According to his temperament, if Kyoto's will is really like this...then he will never give up." Yan Yi said.
Li Haomiao drank wine and said, "You know that kid well. However, after being reminded like this, I think Kyoto's will must be to abandon those murdered officials. Our emperor of Dachu has always been a person who is good at making choices."
For some reason, Yan Yi felt that Li Haomiao's tone was somewhat familiar.
Just for a moment, Yan Yi remembered that just yesterday Yan Muyan spoke like this and had such a tone.
