Yuan Peng and others found horses from nearby. After Liu Yijin told them some things in detail, he led everyone to gallop forward. In several villages passing by, Liu Yijin looked at those who looked at them with numb expressions. The villagers who were on their way felt panicked for no reason.
He had always used the thinking of future generations to consider the thinking of the current people, thinking that as long as the dangers of Maitreya Buddhism were spread to all directions, the people would naturally resist.
But he overestimated the prestige of the imperial court and underestimated the people's hearts. In this world, when people have no way to eat, they have no so-called sense of belonging to a dynasty.
And for some backward places, for those people who live in poverty and lack spiritual energy, what is the difference between Maitreya Buddhism and the imperial court?
Such people, as long as they are given enough food and money, can sacrifice their identity and even abandon their beliefs and everyone around them.
This is one of the reasons why Maitreya Buddhism has been banned repeatedly since the beginning of the previous dynasty.
Thinking of this, Liu Yijin wished he could move faster. As long as he could save the five hundred iron guards, everything would still be under his control.
He now has no clue who the other party is. It may also be the prime minister, King Su, or the mysterious leader of Maitreya Buddhism.
"My lord, what are you thinking about?"
Liu Yijin turned to look at Mengyao's concerned eyes, and couldn't help but think: "I'm wondering who is harming me."
"Who else can be, of course, a person from Maitreya Buddhism."
Liu Yijin hummed: "Maitreya Buddhism knows our whereabouts very well. Such an opponent is terrifying."
"Have you ever thought about what would happen if those five hundred iron guards died? What would you do?"
Liu Yijin smiled bitterly and said: "If things really get to the point of no return, I can only go on bravely. Even if His Majesty invites me to return to Beijing, I can't go back."
"Aren't you afraid of His Majesty's wrath?"
"I'm scared to death." A trace of anger flashed across Liu Yijin's face: "But Your Majesty should understand everything I do."
After leaving Jiming Town, we reached Qingfeng County. Liu Yijin was extremely familiar with everything here.
It was gloomy at dusk, and when everyone rushed to the outskirts of Qingshui County, they finally saw traces of the 500 Iron Guards.
Liu Yijin couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly rode away.
Torches were lit all around, and the patrolling iron guards also noticed the cavalry coming from behind. Dozens of soldiers mounted their horses in unison, with their bows and arrows slightly opened: "Who is coming!"
"I, Liu Yijin!"
"Stop!" The sound of arrows came from the iron guard, and then several iron arrows suddenly landed in front of Liu Yijin's horse.
Liu Yijin's expression changed: "Tell Wang Meng, I am Liu Yijin!"
With that said, Liu Yijin threw away his waist card.
A figure in the iron guard flew down like a wild goose. He took the belt card in his hand. After examining it carefully, he knelt on the ground in a hurry: "The last general, Wang Meng, has seen the great general!"
Liu Yijin breathed a sigh of relief: "Get up."
When Liu Yijin arrived, he saw that some of the iron guards were covered in colors, and his face changed slightly: "What on earth is going on?"
A hint of bitterness appeared on Wang Meng's face: "Sir, let's go back to the barracks. Master Huiji is injured."
"Master Huiji is here?"
Liu Yijin looked at Wang Meng in shock: "Why is Master Huiji here?"
There was a hint of embarrassment on Wang Meng's face: "Your Majesty told you this in secret, and I don't know the details."
Liu Yijin glared at Wang Meng and walked toward the tent.
"This is?"
Liu Yijin looked at the black-armored soldiers in the camp in shock.
These people all had different injuries, and some of them were seriously injured.
"What's happening here?"
Wang Meng sighed: "Sir, we were attacked by Maitreya Buddhism. Fifty-eight people died and more than a hundred were injured. Now there are no more than three hundred people with full combat power."
Liu Yijin said in his heart: "This matter is due to the general's negligence. I will report it to Your Majesty truthfully. All the wounded and wounded brothers will be counted. In addition to the pension silver taels issued by the court, I will give each of them another five thousand taels."
As he spoke, Huiji's feeble voice came from the tent: "You are still so rich."
Liu Yijin didn't have any intention of joking at this time, and hurriedly walked in, "Master, why are you following me?"
Huiji smiled and said, "You happened to pass by Piaomiao Temple when you were going to the border. I just wanted to follow you back quietly to have a look. Who knew that I would encounter such a thing halfway."
Naturally, Liu Yijin would not believe what Hui Ji said: "Did His Majesty ask you to follow him?"
Hui Ji waved his hand and the people around him retreated: "Liu Yijin, you are so bold. You just let the five hundred iron guards go out like this?"
"Have you ever thought about it? Only when the troops are combined can the greatest power be exerted. Marching is not a joke. You cannot follow your own temper."
Liu Yijin's face turned red when he was told: "That's what the master taught me."
Huiji sighed: "But I don't blame you this time. After all, the mission entrusted to you by His Majesty is too dangerous."
"Master, it's my responsibility. I didn't expect that there are such powerful people in Maitreya Buddhism."
Huiji smiled bitterly: "Not only did you not expect it, but even I didn't expect that there are people from the Shadow Sect in Maitreya Buddhism."
"Master, have you also seen that girl?"
"I don't know if I met the same person as you, sir, but that girl is indeed extraordinary, and she can capture people's hearts. This method is something I have never seen before."
Having said this, Huiji sighed: "Maitreya Buddhism can be passed down for so long. Its foundation is really terrible."
"Master, where do you think that girl is from?"
"The Shadow Sect has disappeared long ago. The reappearance of this weird method can only explain one point."
"Master, what you mean is that the Shadow Gate is already part of Maitreya Buddhism?"
"That's right. The reason why Your Majesty asked me to follow you secretly is to prevent the people of Maitreya Buddhism from destroying it. This is the trust I put in Your Majesty. Because of my negligence, fifty-eight iron guards died."
Looking at Hui Ji's pale face, Liu Yijin took out a large return pill and said, "Master, take a good rest first, and leave everything here to me."
"Sir, Qingshui County is ahead of us. We will enter the city during the day. We will stop directly at Qinghe Town today and set off early tomorrow morning."
"Um."
"The left and right armies are only half a day away from us. I don't think you need to be in a hurry."
Liu Yijin paused: "What do you mean, master?"
Huiji said: "We are getting closer and closer to the border. It is also the last chance for Maitreya Buddhism. They will not touch the one hundred thousand cavalry, and we will become their target."
Liu Yijin suddenly felt a heavy burden on his shoulders: "But what is our current strength?"
Huiji said with a smile: "Don't worry about this, sir. Although we have suffered losses, the other party has lost more than us, and we still have secret power that we have not used."
"What do you mean, Master?"
"Have you forgotten the Piaomiao Temple?"
Liu Yijin walked out of the tent, and Wang Meng hurriedly stepped forward: "Sir."
"Pay close attention to all movements around you. Anyone approaching the camp will be killed immediately."
Wang Meng was startled: "Sir, this is very close to the county seat. If you don't keep it safe, people will pass by."
Liu Yijin looked at Wang Meng coldly: "Who will come out at night?"
Liu Yijin returned to the tent. Qingluan, Mengyao and Lan Yuer were all there.
"Is it someone from Maitreya Buddhism who did it?"
Liu Yijin nodded: "Yes, it's that girl."
Qingluan had a solemn expression on his face: "This girl is very weird and very powerful. If she fights to the death, she will win 50-50."
Qingluan's words immediately made the atmosphere depressed.
A master like him would be half dead, but others would probably be dead.
This made Liu Yijin feel frustrated.
"I'm going into town tonight, you stay here."
Mengyao suddenly became nervous: "It's so late, why are you going into the city? Besides, can you go in?"
"Don't worry, I am also the former head of the Wolf Guard in Qingshui County, so I will have no problem entering the city."
"I'll go with you." Mengyao stood up and took the bow and arrow in her hand.
"Let's all come together." Qingluan glanced at Liu Yijin: "If you meet that girl again, you will probably die."
Liu Yijin smiled and shook his head: "No one is not afraid of death, but the other party never expected that I would suddenly enter the city alone at this time."
"Qingluan, please stay. Master Huiji is injured. It would be bad if another accident happens at this time."
Just as Liu Yijin was about to leave, Lan Yuer said, "You can go and take these things with you."
Looking at what Lan Yuer handed over, Liu Yijin looked suspicious: "What is this?"
"Drugs, poisons, aphrodisiacs. There's always one for you."
