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Yu Zhi disappeared again. He disappeared into Sioux City like a ghost.
The prison in Sioux City was dark and damp, the stench was everywhere, and the dull air filled the entire prison like a plague.
The cell was covered with lots of straw, which began to rot due to the humidity. And this rotten smell is the rat's favorite smell.
The prison is very large, and there are many prisoners, and the most numerous are the aborigines here - rats.
Squeak!
This is the loudest sound in the prison.
Because of these sounds, this prison that never saw the light of day became a little angry.
It was also because of these sounds that this prison was filled with a sense of lifelessness.
You Yuanju was locked in a cell in the deepest part of the prison, with his limbs chained by heavy and thick chains. He had been in jail for two days and had never said a word. He seemed to be dead and allowed rats to crawl all over his body.
Footsteps sounded outside the cell, driving away all the rats nearby. The squeaking sounds suddenly disappeared, leaving only the silence of death.
There was no smile on Zu Anbang's face as before. He was calm, gloomy, and serious, as if several expressions were blended together and appeared on his face at the same time.
"Are you going to remain silent forever?" Zu Anbang said.
You Yuanju lowered his head, his messy long hair covering his face, and he no longer had the majesty of the former Su Chengjun coach.
You Yuanju moved a little, and the chain swayed accordingly. He looked up at Zu Anbang, and then lowered his head again, as if he had accepted his fate.
Zu Anbang continued: "That young man is so menacing that he will kill you as soon as he strikes. I don't know how he will deal with me. Including your personal guards, there are a total of 872 corpses in the mountain city. That is to say, this living king of hell killed 872 people in just one night."
"It was just him, or maybe there was that little monk. However, I still prefer to believe that it was him alone."
Zu Anbang took a deep breath, but the smell in the prison was not pleasant. Immediately, Zu Anbang coughed heavily again.
"He said you colluded with bandits. That's not important. What's important is that city in the mountain." Zu Anbang stared at You Yuanju. After serving as an official for many years and enjoying a stable life, how could Zu Anbang not have that keen sense of smell?
The strangeness in the mountain city and the doubts lingering in Zu Anbang's mind. How could a mere bandit be worth colluding with You Yuanju, the head coach of the Su Cheng Army?
You Yuanju raised his head slightly and looked at Zu Anbang. Their eyes collided in the air.
Finally, You Yuanju spoke, his hoarse voice sounding like there was sand buried in his throat. "There are some things you don't need to know."
Zu Anbang didn't want to know, and just said: "Yes. The less you know, the safer it is. However, has General You ever thought about his own life?"
You Yuanju's eyes changed slightly when he looked at Zu Anbang, trying to see what Zu Anbang was thinking on his face.
You Yuanju is destined to die, and neither Yu Zhi nor the court will let You Yuanju go. No one wants to have anything to do with You Yuanju now, otherwise the law will be implicated and anyone involved will die.
So, why does Zu Anbang appear now?
Zu Anbang smiled slightly and said, "Maybe there is a way for you to survive."
The chain swayed and made some noise.
Who would want to die if they could live?
You Yuanju was silent for a moment and then said, "What are your conditions?"
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On the third day after disappearing, Yu Zhi appeared again.
In the past two days, Yu Zhi had been staying in the secret courtyard, practicing and cultivating his mind.
It would be too extravagant to use the Red Fire Talisman to clear the way every time. After all, the materials used to make these talismans are also very expensive.
Time and time again, Yu Zhi wanted to combine one sword to summon wind and snow and one sword to induce thunder into one, and unleash the fury of wind and thunder.
But after nearly a hundred attempts, I could only succeed a few times.
Yu Zhi was also satisfied with this. The two moves are combined into one to evolve into a new sword move. Being able to display it again during Yu Zhi's practice means that this sword move can be tried.
On these two days, Su Muchi will bring Tuantuan to have fun at dusk. She will also bring some food, which are famous snacks in Sioux City.
Yu Zhi once said that he wanted to try Nanzhou's delicacies, and Su Muchi took it to heart.
Two days of leisure slipped away quietly like this.
Today is the third day, and it is also the day when Yu Zhi needs to go to Su City Army.
Yu Zhi said that he would go to the Suzhou Army barracks and give the soldiers of the Suzhou Army an answer.
The head coach of the Su Cheng Army colluded with the bandits. If there is no evidence, the morale of the army will be unstable. The officers and men under his command must be convinced of his will, so as not to cause mutiny.
The military camp of the Su City Army is in a vast area outside Su City. Not all of the 20,000 soldiers of the Su Cheng Army were in the army. Many soldiers were stationed in the six counties of Su Cheng County.
Soldiers stationed abroad are not allowed to leave the station without authorization.
Yu Zhi looked at the military camp from a distance. There were countless tents in the military camp and horses were galloping on the grass. However, there were no soldiers training. The entire military camp lacked the passion and majesty of the past.
Obviously, because You Yuanju was imprisoned, there was some turmoil in the army.
The morale of the army was weakened, the soldiers were depressed, and now there was no backbone. Everyone seemed to have lost their breath and could not lift their spirits.
In the military camp, Li Jun was lying on the bed, with the corners of his mouth slightly curved, as if a happy event was about to happen. The injuries on his body have healed a lot, but he still feels happy in his heart.
"As soon as Yu Zhi arrived, he pulled General You off his horse. Chao Dabiao didn't know where to go, and Su Ji was dismissed from office. The highest official of the Su City Army is me. Hey, what about the position of the head coach of the Su City Army... ..”
Li Jun thought happily and forgot about Yu Zhi's injury.
The commander-in-chief of the Su Cheng Army, who is in charge of an army. Such a position symbolizes great power, which makes countless people covet it. Once the position becomes vacant, everyone will fight for it like a hungry tiger pounces on food.
Yesterday, Li Jun had already written to the Li family, asking for their help in becoming the new head coach of the Su Cheng Army.
He believed that with the power of the Li family in the court, it would not be difficult to win him the head coach of the Su Cheng Army. The important thing is that he was originally the deputy general of the Suzhou Army. Judging from past experience, it is very reasonable for him to be promoted from deputy general to coach.
"In that case, I would also like to thank Yu Zhi for allowing me to become the head coach of the first army at a young age."
In the past few days, Li Jun's mood has gone from shock and shock to excitement now. Not at all as lifeless as the soldiers in the military camp.
Li Jun walked out of the camp and saw the listless looks of the patrolling soldiers. He said seriously: "What are you doing? What are you all doing! Are you so dejected after something happened to General You? Have you forgotten your responsibilities as a soldier?"
Hearing Li Jun's words, the soldiers puffed up their chests and looked a little more dignified.
Li Jun walked around the huge military camp, his expression serious but his heart light.
Soon, this military camp will belong to me...
While Li Jun was thinking happily, the soldiers came to report that Yu Zhi had arrived.
Yu Zhi stood at the entrance of the military camp, with his hands behind his back, looking towards the depths of the military camp. He also knew the current situation of Su Chengjun, with the head coach in jail and the vacancy of deputy general. Only one Li Jun was not enough to manage the 20,000 Su Cheng army.
Knowing this, Yu Zhi came to the Suzhou Army Barracks.
This is to give Su Chengjun an explanation. It is also a plan to manage the next Su Cheng Army.
After a while, Li Jun hurried out to greet Yu Zhi.
Li Jun knew in his heart that if the inspector censor could say a few good words for him, he would be the head coach of the Su Cheng Army.
"I have finally met Mr. Yu." Li Jun said respectfully.
Yu Zhi waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to be polite, "Come on, take me to the martial arts field. Call all the soldiers of the Su Cheng Army to the martial arts field. Today, I will tell the Su Cheng Army the evidence that You Yuanju colluded with the bandits."
Li Jun ordered to go down, and he followed Yu Zhi closely.
"Master Yu, there were some misunderstandings between us before. I hope Master Yu doesn't mind." Li Jun said humbly. This appearance is completely different from the harsh expression that used to drive away the people on official roads.
Yu Zhi showed a puzzled look and said in surprise: "Is there a misunderstanding between you and me?"
Li Jun immediately said: "No, absolutely not. The suppression of bandits is thanks to Mr. Yu. Otherwise, we and other officers and soldiers of the Su City Army would still be kept in the dark by You Yuanju. I asked you, why is it that every time you suppress bandits? The thunder was loud and the raindrops were small. It turned out that he colluded with the bandits and harmed the people. Master Yu has a sharp eye, which I really admire."
Yu Zhi glanced at Li Jun and said, "It seems that you are convinced that You Yuanju colluded with the bandits?"
"That's natural." Li Jun said, hoping that You Yuanju would be convicted and imprisoned. "Now that I think about it, You Yuanju's behavior in the past was really weird. A mere bandit has been torturing him for so long. Something is obviously wrong."
Yu Zhi laughed and said nothing more.
Soon, most of the soldiers of the Suzhou Army gathered on the martial arts field in the military camp.
Yu Zhi boarded the martial arts stage and looked around at the soldiers of Su Cheng Army. Those pairs of eyes were staring at Yu Zhi, filled with uncontrollable doubts and a desire to seek the truth.
Yu Zhi now understood why You Yuanju had not allowed him to insult Su Chengjun. In the eyes of the officers and soldiers of the Suzhou Army, You Yuanju is also a coach worthy of respect.
Before Yu Zhi could speak, someone in the martial arts arena asked: "Master Supervisor, we do not believe that General You will collude with the bandits. Please provide evidence, otherwise, we will not accept it."
"Yes. We need evidence, otherwise, I won't accept it."
"Please, Lord Supervisor, come up with evidence. Don't let good people be wronged!"
For a time, there was a huge crowd, all of them were soldiers interceding for You Yuanju.
Yu Zhi raised his hand and pressed it down gently. An invisible force rippled out and fell on everyone's shoulders. In an instant, those voices also became quieter.
Yu Zhi had a serious look on his face and said, "Fellow soldiers, I know you have many doubts in your hearts. And today I am here to clear up your doubts."
There was silence in the martial arts arena, waiting for Yu Zhi to continue speaking.
Yu Zhi took a step forward, glanced at the soldiers in the neat formation, and said: "You Yuanju colluded with the bandits. This is confirmed and there is no injustice!"
