The heavy rain gradually stopped, and the ground on one side of the farm was covered with devastation. The rainwater mixed into mud, with a hint of dark red in the middle.
Ban Wei sat in the mud, panting heavily. One of his legs was broken by Bu He and he could not walk. If Bu He hadn't taken away the bodies of the northern barbarians who died in the battle, Ban Wei might not have broken his leg.
Just a moment ago, Bu He, who had penetrated the defensive circle, suddenly came back, broke into the crowd, and took away the bodies of the two northern barbarians even though his body was stained with blood. The northern barbarians were very concerned about the habitat after death. It was for this reason that Ban Wei thought he saw hope again, but was lifted up in the air by Bu Hu like a chicken, fell heavily to the ground, and one of his legs was broken.
Then Ban Wei experienced what it means to gain something but lose it again. The soldiers who were frightened by Bu He's ferocity had lost their will to fight, especially when the general was easily trampled by the opponent.
Looking aimlessly into the distance, Ban Wei still didn't realize that Shi Zhongyu came to his side.
"Commander, there is a letter from the military camp. The whole battalion will attack and we will definitely catch those northern barbarians!" Shi Zhongyu was also injured and his face was a little pale. This was the first time he saw his general so decadent.
Ban Wei nodded, remained silent for a long time, and suddenly said something that Shi Zhongyu didn't understand:
"Do you think I chose the wrong path?"
"Huh? What did you say, commander?" Shi Zhongyu asked.
Ban Wei smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying nothing.
"Huchi...huchi..."
Bu He ran all the way, and white mist rose from his body. This was a manifestation of the extreme agitation of his internal energy. He ran for twenty miles at a speed that was not inferior to that of a horse. In spite of Bu He's abnormal physique and Dacheng's peak-level internal energy, he ran all the way. It's so thick that I can't bear it.
He carried two people on his shoulders, these were his brothers, who were going to take them back to the grassland and return to the embrace of Mother Earth.
Before starting the action, Bu He set a meeting point, where they prepared a carriage. This was also the beginning of Bu He's wisdom, and he learned to prepare his retreat in advance!
But when Bu He came to the meeting point panting heavily, he felt a burning sting in his lungs while looking blankly at the two carriages in the small valley.
Where are people?
"Ma De! Even worse than me, these bastards are all lost!" Bu He cursed angrily in Northern Mandarin. At this moment, footsteps came from behind, and Bu He's five senses were not exhausted along with his physical strength. All.
Turning around, Bu He saw a few staggering Northern Barbarian men.
"What's wrong with you!" Bu He was shocked. They ran away early and shouldn't be in such a mess.
"We encountered an ambush, and the person you wanted to capture was snatched away!" one of the northern barbarians replied.
Boom!
Bu He felt a muffled thunder above his head.
He had been planning so hard for so long, and such a flawless plan was actually cut short at the last moment!
"Who is it, who is it!" Bu He looked up to the sky and shouted.
If he had studied enlightenment for two more years, he would not be at a loss for words at this time and might say:
Since cloth is produced, how can we produce so-and-so!
Unlike Bu He's anger, Liu Xin felt that he was simply unlucky.
It was obviously a fruitless situation, and the situation was even worse. After all, Jinyiwei Qianhu betrayed him, and many of the investigations he had done before were equivalent to useless efforts.
The evidence that Rover found out first should have been destroyed by now.
Thinking of this, Liu Xin couldn't help but pinch his eyebrows. The officialdom was really not suitable for him. These bastards were each more sinister than the last. No wonder the fourth senior brother always told the truth about every word spoken by people in the officialdom.
Fourth senior brother, you will never deceive me!
In today's trap, fortunately, the group of northern barbarians appeared at the last moment. It really fulfilled the saying, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Although Bu He repeatedly caused trouble in the imperial capital, Liu Xin really wanted to thank him this time.
Just when Liu Xin was about to retreat to the inn, a subtle conversation suddenly came from the distance, and Liu Xin quickly hid aside.
When the sound gradually became clearer from far away, Liu Xin also saw the other person. They were several northern barbarians. It could be seen from their faces that one of the northern barbarians was carrying a person on his shoulders. Judging from the clothing, it is Chen Nianji!
God helps me, no, Buhe helps me!
After observing for a while, he found that except for a few northern barbarians, there was no sign of Bu He. Liu Xin guessed that Bu He might be at the rear again. He always liked to do this kind of thing.
Well, who makes him strong?
I will update the list of the top 100 masters in Jianghu and move Bu He up the list. Under the Grandmaster, this guy is considered invincible!
Liu Xin saw it clearly today. Bu He had a huge body and unparalleled strength, but his physical skills were also top-notch. He could be said to be a strong man with no blind spots in all aspects. Liu Xin could not think of a way to defeat him for the time being.
The thought passed quickly. Since Bu He was not here, Liu Xin was ready to cause trouble.
Taking advantage of the other party's hurry, after all there were cavalry behind them, what if Bu He didn't stop him, and they didn't expect that they would happen to meet a master on the road who was also interested in Chen Nianji, who they were carrying.
Liu Xin sneaked closer and attacked boldly. Liu Xin's purpose was just to rob people, so as soon as Hongyan opened his body, several northern barbarians consciously felt a black shadow flash above their heads, and then the northern barbarian who was carrying Chen Nianji felt a light on his shoulders and turned back. When he was stunned, Liu Xin had already run away with Chen Nianji.
Liu Xin was a little angry because Chen Nianji, the young master, was much heavier than he thought. This is not to blame Chen Nianji. In fact, when Tuoba Yunhan paid attention to him a few years ago, he had very high requirements for his martial arts. He had been exercising since he was a child, so his physical fitness was still good. After spending so much in the past few years, My body is still healthy and free from disasters and diseases, all thanks to my hard work in the early years.
Chen Nianji's weight slowed down Liu Xin's speed. These Northern Barbarians were all at the Xiaocheng level, and coupled with the Northern Barbarians' naturally better physical fitness, they quickly caught up with Liu Xin.
Seeing that Liu Xin couldn't run away with his men, he simply threw Chen Nianji away and turned around to quickly deal with a few northern barbarians. These northern barbarians were extremely ferocious, but the internal energy consumed in escaping along the way was huge. The internal energy between the Xiaocheng realm and the Dacheng realm The gap is huge, both in quality and quantity, so these northern barbarians have actually reached the end of their strength.
After easily dealing with several people, Liu Xin picked up Chen Nianji and ran away huffing and puffing.
Two days later, during these two days, martial law was enforced near Hanzhong Mansion, and the Hanzhong Guards were mobilized. I don’t know why.
The officialdom of Hanzhong Prefecture suddenly felt like it was facing a formidable enemy. Chen An, the prefect's fellow magistrate, was nowhere to be seen. It seemed that a dark cloud was hanging over the head of Hanzhong Prefecture, and thunder would rain down at any time. Many people felt as if a huge boulder was weighing on their hearts, and they were panic-stricken.
The base of a secret investigation team somewhere in Hanzhong City
Chai Junfeng, the leader of the secret investigation team of Hanzhong Prefecture, faced Liu Xin's accusations with a smile. After Chen Nianji was taken away by Liu Xin, he was sent back to the city through the secret investigation team and secretly imprisoned to wait for the Jinyi Guards of Nanzhen Fusi. The arrival of the team.
"Senior Brother Chai, listen to what you mean. You already knew that Luo Fu had some evil intentions!" Liu Xin angrily looked at this senior brother who was known as a know-it-all in the sect. From the lines in his words, Liu Xin heard something unusual. mean.
Chai Junfeng had a smile on his face. He didn't look like a senior brother facing his junior brother. Instead, he looked like an old subordinate treating his boss.
"Liu Xin, Liu Xin, don't be angry. Isn't it good to solve it? You have achieved your goal and you are not missing any arms or legs!"
"I was desperate to survive. If I hadn't been lucky, I would have been lying here scolding you now!" Liu Xin was very angry. He was angry because this senior brother took the matter of cheating him as a matter of course, as if he didn't do it in advance. Remind him that you are doing it for his own good.
Chai Junfeng still had a smile on his face, as if he didn't hear the thorn in Liu Xin's words. He was also helpless, but there was nothing he could do.
After coaxing for a long time, finally...
"Senior brother, I have spent all my money." Liu Xin glared at Chai Junfeng angrily.
Chai Junfeng touched his pocket with a wry smile, took out a few pieces of broken silver, and handed it to Liu Xin distressedly: "The silver in the team is public funds and cannot be touched. Brother, I will give you all the private money... Hey, don't Grab it... Hey, save some money."
Liu Xin put the silver back into his arms, the joy on his face flashed away, and then he continued to have a straight face, snorted coldly, and turned away.
When Chai Junfeng saw Liu Xin leaving, his smile suddenly faded, and he turned to look at a wall with a wrinkled face.
Suddenly a crack appeared in the wall, and then the stone wall opened, and a scholar in a gray gown walked out. He held a jade fractured fan in his hand. He did not open it, but just tapped the palm of his hand.
The scholar's face was upright, and as he walked, a strong and righteous energy came to his face. He was Du Yuanjin, the second direct descendant of the Holy Sect leader, known as the Taotie in the world.
Although he is middle-aged, his face is still well-maintained. At first glance, he looks like an ordinary young man in his mid-twenties, but there is an aura of aloof righteousness that shows a bit of vicissitudes of life.
This man is known as a glutton in the world of martial arts, but in the literary world he is a famous boat painter and the most talented person in the North.
"Hey, my fox fur is getting moldy in this summer." Du Yuanjin sighed as he looked at the gloomy sky outside the yard.
This is the end of summer, and the weather is unusual at this time. It rains sometimes and clears up sometimes.
Chai Junfeng knew that his second senior brother owned a fire fox fur coat, which was rare in the world and was his treasure. During the winter, he wore it almost every day.
In the Holy Sect, there are three sect masters who are everyone's eldest brothers. The second and third senior brothers are also the three earliest disciples of the sect leader. Now they are all big bosses and are not on the mountain all year round. Disciples like Liu Xin who grew up in the mountains have rarely seen these three senior brothers.
"Second Senior Brother, I just gave Liu Xin four taels of broken silver to send him away. Look..." Chai Junfeng rubbed his hands and said with a smile.
Du Yuanjin glanced at him silently, and after a long silence, he quietly said: "Do you know what people in the world call me?"
"Taotie."
"Then you should understand that Taotie can only get in but not get out!"
"but..."
"but what."
"The one that can only go in and out is Pixiu!"
"Now, senior brother, you can't even say anything right!"
"no no."
"Let's get down to business!" Du Yuanjin sat down without blushing, as if what happened before had never happened.
"Liu Xin, this kid, is too impatient. This incident can be a lesson to him."
Chai Junfeng, who was forcibly accused of being a deer, nodded in agreement, but he was thinking in his heart: This is also a lesson for me.
"I always feel that what happened here during this period is fueled by a big invisible hand." Du Yuanjin tapped the folding fan between his eyebrows, which was his habitual action when thinking.
"Aren't we just the invisible big hand?" Chai Junfeng asked tentatively.
Du Yuanjin is the top person in charge of the covert investigation team in the northeast and northwest. Normally, he would not stay in a small place like Fucheng. However, two months ago, Du Yuanjin came here in person and took charge of the covert investigation team. Many arrangements were made.
Du Yuanjin put away the folding fan, held it in the palm of his hand, and said with a smile: "We are just this invisible hand. Zhengyang Chao has no idea how many such hands there are. It just depends on whose hand is stronger." Okay, what direction do you want to push Zhengyang in?"
Chai Junfeng suddenly trembled all over and said, "Second Senior Brother, your metaphor is really terrifying. It makes my hair stand on end."
"The essence of intelligence is this. If the emperor is the hand that pushes Zhengyang forward openly, then the strongest intelligence organization is the hand secretly. The two hands work together to push the entire Zhengyang forward. It’s just that whether the road ahead is a smooth road or an abyss depends on the eyes, not the hands.”
"Who are those eyes?" Chai Junfeng asked puzzledly.
Du Yuanjin's smile suddenly became mysterious, and he whispered: "Don't say it, don't say it!"
"It's mysterious again..." Chai Junfeng muttered softly.
In addition to his fondness for fox fur, this senior fellow also has a quirk that he likes to be mysterious. He also says that he is an atheist.
Well, Shengzong Xuancheng himself was an atheist, and it was his fourth senior brother Sun Long. Since him, some senior brothers and sisters who did not believe in God or religion began to use this term.
"As you said, we are an invisible hand that controls everything in Hanzhong Mansion. However, there is also an invisible hand whose power far exceeds ours, so we can only vaguely feel it!"
As Du Yuanjin spoke, the folding fan began to tap his eyebrows again.
"Looking at the overall situation, I can feel it, which means it has already taken action, and the events it affects overlap with ours. If its rank is far above ours, then we may have been exposed!"
"Ah, are we exposed?" Chai Junfeng asked worriedly.
Du Yuanjin nodded, and suddenly said to Chai Junfeng solemnly: "Go ahead and tell everyone in Hanzhong Mansion to escape and ambush again!"
"Does it need to be so extreme?" Chai Junfeng was shocked. They all escaped, which meant that all the spies gave up their current identities, which may have been operating for more than ten years or more. This is a very big move.
Du Yuanjin stood up, the bones of his hands turning white while holding the folding fan, and he said word for word: "I have a feeling that if we don't retreat, after this heavy rain, we will have nothing to hide!"
Liu Xin left the base of the secret investigation team and came to a street in Hanzhong Mansion according to the discussions before setting off from the imperial capital. He would come here once a day if he could. If the Nanzhen Fusi team was about to arrive, he would send someone here in advance to mark it.
Liu Xin stopped at the street corner and saw the mark from a distance.
Thirty miles away from Hanzhong Mansion, more than thirty riders were hurrying on their way.
Guo Yong and Liu Fu walked side by side at the front of the team, with Ding Mingfu following behind. Liu Xin's four old subordinates, except Jiang Shixi who was looking after the house, all came.
"Old Ding, Liu Qianhu is really not an ordinary person. If you follow him, your two sons' futures will be stable!" Guo Yong turned around on horseback and said to Ding Mingfu behind him.
Ding Mingfu narrowed his eyes and smiled happily.
On the way, they met Leng Peijun, who was returning to Beijing. In order to ensure that nothing unexpected happened, they summoned Dongchang spies along the way. Because they had the token of the Dongchang admiral, they summoned many people.
When he met Guo Yong and the others, Leng Peijun was surrounded by twenty or thirty Dongchang fans. Those who didn't know better thought that the Governor of Dongchang personally took action.
The two parties had a brief exchange and learned from Leng Peijun that Liu Xin had easily completed the mission of Dongchang. After returning home this time, Liu Xin's importance in the heart of Admiral Dongchang will definitely increase significantly.
At first Guo Yong and others thought that Liu Xin's promotion to Deputy Qianhu was a big step, but now they realize that he is really capable.
Although Guo Yong and others were under Liu Xin's command, they had not had much real contact with him, and they knew very little about Liu Qianhu's abilities. However, hearing was believing, and seeing was believing. After these things, several people had a deep understanding of Liu Xin. There is no doubt about his ability.
Several people have even secretly made up their minds to follow Liu Xin to the end.
They are all old officials, and they know what kind of superior officials they can have sex with.
"I don't know if Mr. Qianhu has seen our signal. We have been walking all the way, and Hanzhong Mansion should have received the news a long time ago." Liu Fu said with some worry.
Guo Yong laughed and scolded: "After Liu Qianhu has finished handling the case, it is said that he will conduct an unannounced investigation in Hanzhong Mansion. This unannounced investigation is different from an investigation. Firstly, there is no rush, and secondly, something big can happen. It is estimated that Liu Qianhu is doing it for himself these days. Relax and relax.”
"I heard that the person promoted by Beizhen Fusi this time is the adopted son of Duke Qin, and he is not very old. Tsk, tsk, it's different with his background." Ding Mingfu said from behind.
"The starting point for others is our end point. Now they are trying to climb up. Are you jealous?" Guo Yong joked.
Ding Mingfu made a sound and said: "I'm just worried about Liu Qianhu, the righteous son of the Duke of Qin. His background is profound enough. He might become our opponent in the future!"
Guo Yong also fell into thinking after hearing this. Liu Xin will definitely make a splash when he returns to the imperial capital and become the leader of the younger generation of Jinyiwei. And the righteous son of the Qin Kingdom has his own background, and maybe the two of them will have a fight in the future.
While the few people were talking, time passed, and they saw the gate of Hanzhong Mansion in front of them.
The soldiers at the city gate saw more than thirty horsemen coming from a distance. The soldiers who saw them recognized the royal guards and fish dragon uniforms on these people, so some people immediately trotted forward to greet them.
It is said that among the four general banners including Guo Yong, Guo Yong is the oldest. When traveling to Nanzhen Fusi, most of the team were old people from Liuxin Wenxuanfang, and the rest had a few seniors from Nanzhen Fusi. When Liu Xin was away, it was Guo Yong who led the team.
If it weren't for Guo Yong's insufficient cultivation, he would have been promoted to Baihu after returning from this mission.
Two soldiers greeted the group of royal guards from the imperial capital and slowly entered the city gate.
The sharp-eyed Ding Mingfu looked around, suddenly fixed his eyes, and then looked for Guo Yong and Liu Fu in a panic. Under Ding Mingfu's guidance, the two saw the wanted notice posted on the notice board at the city gate.
The three of them immediately stood there and looked at each other.
Apparently, the wanted order for Liu Xin has not yet been withdrawn.
The Hanzhong Mansion seemed peaceful, but the internal forces were already in chaos, and no one had the thought or thought of removing this wanted person.
