The night is covered with stars and the moon is not visible. In Langcang Pass in southern Xinjiang, Lu Fengbai was walking alone among various military tents.
From time to time, patrolling Liaoyuan soldiers would pass by Baipao, and they would call him Villa Master Lu by the light of the fire.
Lu Fengbai also clasped his fists and saluted them, and then continued to move forward. He naturally knew that these were just messages of his location between military tents.
Until the white-robed figure reached a secluded place, it was the only gap that could ensure safety based on his observations in the past few days.
Lu Fengbai called out softly: "Ci Shan..." Not long after, a black shadow appeared behind the tent.
There was no need for him to step forward to test his identity. The black shadow just tapped his toes on the ground, so that he could identify the identity of the person. It was indeed Lu Cishan.
"Is there any movement in Zhige Mountain?" Lu Feng asked in a white language. The black shadow hiding behind the tent whispered: "It's just like when we came here. The Evil Slaughter Sect must be hidden in it, but no one has come out to investigate the situation..." Ever since Yijian Villa and others arrived here, , the Slaughter Evil Sect has all retreated to that natural danger.
The Liaoyuan Army stationed here had already blocked the mountain road connecting Zhige Mountain and Jiangwai for more than ten days.
The explanation given by Xiao Baoli for this situation of siege and failure to attack was that the road was blocked by natural dangers and the soldiers could not waste their lives!
Lu Fengbai and others came here as a foil, so they could only watch the Liaoyuan Army surround Geshan.
These words are used to deceive the people and villagers in the area, or to those in the temple who have never been to the city or seen fighting.
"Integrity officials" seem to be fine. For Lu Fengbai, it was the most untrustworthy. Judging from what he saw, not including the Liaoyuan Army that replaced various military camps and strongholds in Jiannan, there were more than 2,400 people here alone.
Even if the road is blocked, it only takes half a day to capture Zhige Mountain. And the casualties will never exceed a hundred people.
The Liaoyuan Army, which had been pursuing victory and advancing forward, had already killed the Tue Evil Sect until everyone fell on their backs and threw away their helmets and armor. However, they suddenly stopped at this moment.
Is it really what Tuxue Hou said? It is impossible for a man who has been on the battlefield for a long time to be so worried about gains and losses!
He stood still because Xiao Baoli had something to ask for. Lu Cishan asked aloud: "Is there any suspicion of embezzlement of military pay?" Lu Fengbai shook his head and said: "Although he is still in the position of marquis, he is already the number one person in the pass in terms of military affairs, except for those princes surnamed Xia. , no one has more food, grass, and money than him..."
"Is it possible to collude with the Slaughter Evil Sect?" Lu Cishan spoke up again. He waved his sleeves in his white robe and looked at the lights beside the tents behind him.
Lu Fengbai spoke up and said: "The word 'Liaoyuan' in his hand alone does not mean that there is need for such accompaniment..." The Liaoyuan Army has been stationed in the north of the country all year round. It is the Yanyang that resists the grassland golden tents and royal courts further north. the first barrier.
As the person in charge of this Yanyang Soldiers - Taxuehou Xiao Baoli, he only needs to make good friends with the literati in the court. Outside the court and the public, he can rely on the number of people to speak for himself.
The only thing that can explain his behavior is the rule set by Yan Yang when he unified the north and south.
There are also these reasons why Yijian Villa came here to recharge. For Xiao Baoli, he only needs a canary that can hide comfortably in a cage. On the other hand, a parrot that can learn to speak and has some brains is not lovable at all.
So the Taxue Hou turned his attention to Yijian Villa. Lu Fengbai had already guessed the reason.
One is the relationship between his ancestors, which is like a body of bright feathers. In the eyes of outsiders, it was him, Xiao Baoli, who remembered the past and once again promoted the Lu family's children.
The second is the current status of Yijian Villa in the world. It cannot be high or low. Some of the elders in the Heaven and Earth Alliance, or some of the big sects, looked down upon them at all, and then the smaller sects were wary of them and did not dare to make friends with them.
Over time, Yijian Villa has been created, which is a dilemma in the eyes of outsiders. That's what I said
"You can't talk about things up and down, and you can't just follow fate." Lu Fengbai arranged to say: "Ci Shan doesn't need to inquire for the next few days. I guess the containment situation will last for a long time. We'll see if anything happens!" The dark shadow behind the tent nodded in response and soon disappeared.
When Lu Fengbai turned around and walked back, he rubbed his hands back and forth on the waist of his trousers, pretending to tie his belt.
Not long after, he met the Liaoyuan Army again. The armor of the visitor was different from that of ordinary soldiers. The man held a torch high in his hand and walked slowly forward until he stopped ten steps away from the white robe.
He opened his mouth and said, "Master Lu, can't you find a convenient place?" Lu Fengbai said awkwardly: "Well... it's been solved! The weather is drier these days, so it won't embarrass the soldiers too much, right? "
"It's okay! The smell of horse is always with you, it's okay!"
"Then if I'm more anxious next time...me too?"
"If that's the case, Master Lu should find a place to live as soon as possible so that he can feel more comfortable when it's convenient..." Lu Fengbai chatted with him and walked forward very naturally.
Just as he was about to pass the man and prepare to continue on his way back to Yijian Villa, Lu Fengbai was stopped by the man.
"If Master Lu still hasn't rested, you can go to the main tent and talk!" Lu Feng said in vain, "Master Marquis hasn't rested yet?"
"The general specially ordered me to come down here to find Master Lu..." Lu Fengbai immediately clasped his fists and saluted the person in front of him.
"Good work!"
"It's okay! Master Lu will go there early!" Under the light of the fire, the warm smile on the soldier's face was a little fake... Lu Fengbai stopped looking at him and turned towards the waves. Cangguan left the main account.
The soldier who was delivering the message stopped where he was, looking at the white-robed figure retreating in the distance, the smile on his face gradually turned into disdain.
But just when his face turned cold, the man in white robe suddenly said: "I forgot... I haven't asked my brother how to call me?" The soldier immediately regained his previous appearance and replied with a smile: " The guard in front of the tent is riding a horse!" Lu Fengbai didn't look back at all, he just waved his hand and continued to move forward.
"Brother Ma, take a rest early!" Ma Youjie responded: "The same goes for Master Lu!" When Lu Feng arrived at the main tent at Langcang Pass, the lights around the main tent were brightly lit, as if it were daytime.
Two long tables have been set up in front of the tent, one on the left and one on the right. The Texue Marquis was sitting on the left side. When he saw the white-robed figure approaching, Xiao Baoli waved his arms, and soldiers immediately came forward to add wine to his bowl.
Xiao Baoli said aloud: "It's late at night, Master Lu, I hope you won't be surprised!" Lu Fengbai walked to the table on the right and was also sitting behind the table.
"Since I was summoned by the Marquis, I still have to come! However, when Brother Ma found me, it happened to be a convenient time and was delayed..." Lu Fengbai's explanation made Xiao Baoli laugh out loud.
"Master Lu doesn't stick to trivial matters!" Before he could continue, the Tuxue Hou poured the wine from the bowl down his throat.
Even this drinking posture looks extremely heroic and domineering... He is worthy of being a Snow Marquis! Lu Fengbai would never say these words of praise, because anyone who heard them would think they were being arrogant.
After all, that's what he meant. Xiao Baoli ignored Lu Fengbai and drank and ate meat alone. He ate eight dishes before he stopped talking.
When he looked at Lu Fengbai, he found that the meat and dishes in front of Baipao hadn't moved at all. It seemed like he just took a few sips of wine?
Xiao Baoli said: "Master Lu, have you eaten enough during the day?" Lu Fengbai smiled and said: "Not really, I just feel that I haven't gotten to know the Marquis well enough to sit at the same table..." Taxue Hou's voice After a moment of silence, he asked aloud: "Where is Master Lu sitting at this moment?" Lu Fengbai replied: "The Marquis wanted me to sit, so I will sit down!" Xiao Baoli snorted and raised the wine bowl in his hand. He said: "Let's go!" But the white-robed figure sitting across the table just raised the wine bowl in his hand and touched it briefly, and then made no move.
Texue Hou spoke up again: "What does Mr. Lu mean by this?" Lu Feng said indifferently: "Lu is too drunk, even if the Marquis invites him, he can't move..." Xiao Baoli took his bowl After finishing his drink, he said loudly: "Master Lu, this is a big deal!" Tuxuehou, who was waiting for Lu Fengbai to explain, saw that the other party took a sip of his own, still the same small sip.
This silent answer made Xiao Baoli a little unhappy. Lu Fengbai put down the wine bowl in his hand, and then said: "Master Hou, you can just open the skylight and explain it! There is no need for these twists and turns..." After hearing this, Xiao Baoli stood up directly, raised his feet and Crossed the desk.
"Originally, Xiao wanted to imitate ancient events with Master Lu and have a nice talk about heroes over wine. Alas..." Lu Fengbai also stood up, put his hands behind his back and turned around to look at the outside of the main tent.
"The Marquis also knows that these things are never pleasant to talk about!" Xiao Baoli said: "Lu Fengbai, how many people do you know in the court now?" Lu Fengbai did not look back and answered simply and neatly.
"Besides Brother Xiao, I also know a few adults who are in charge of the capital..." Xiao Baoli took a step forward and looked at the camp ahead with Lu Fengbai side by side.
"Then Brother Lu thinks... if someone wants to cause trouble again and disturb the stability of the country, how high an official level does he need to be, and where does his party need to be hidden?"
"Now that the two saints are co-ruling, the troubles that Brother Xiao talks about can only be limited to petty troubles like the Evil Slaughter Sect..."
"Really?"
"Not everyone is like Brother Xiao. Although he has lived in the north of the Great Wall for a long time, he can gather soldiers from all over the Central Plains as soon as he enters the Central Plains. However, in half a month, the whole south of Jianmen Pass will be full of the prairie fire army...right? "
"Why is it that when Brother Lu opens his mouth, I, Xiao Baoli, am suspected of causing trouble?"
"The Marquis came here this time to quell the calamity caused by the rebellion of the Tushou Clan. Why is there such a thing as causing trouble?"
"Master Lu can see clearly, Xiao is relieved!" Xiao Baoli and Lu Fengbai both looked at each other the moment they finished speaking.
The white-robed figure was smiling, naturally and calmly. But the man covered in armor had an expressionless face and couldn't even feel the slightest emotion.
The words they just exchanged were as if they had never existed before. Lu Fengbai said out loud: "If the Marquis is fine, Lu will come back!" Xiao Baoli responded: "I had a great chat with Mr. Lu, I'm afraid I'll be able to sleep soundly in the tent for a long time!"
"Farewell!"
"No!" Even a group of idlers in the rivers and lakes can see what Xiao Baoli is thinking, let alone those old foxes entrenched in the court?
You dare to express your feelings like this because you still have some love, and you don't hide it... Lu Fengbai, who are you relying on?
Those who can disturb the peace of this place and start another war. Besides me, Xiao Baoli, who else is there? The one outside the customs? Absolutely impossible!
