The camp of the cowardly army. Xiao Jinrong was invited by Lin Ye to visit the Qimang Army. He actually wanted to see what this team, known as the invincible army, looked like and why it was so confident that it was invincible.
After being the dean of the martial arts academy for so many years, Xiao Jinrong has actually never had any real experience in leading an army.
But this does not prevent him from being known as the person who is best at leading soldiers, because he taught those people who are good at leading soldiers.
When Xiao Jinrong saw Feng Xiu, a natural and absolutely sincere teacher-student friendship appeared on her face.
At this moment, the fatherly expression on his face was definitely not fake. This made Feng Xiu feel as sick as eating a fly.
Because in Xiao Jinrong's view, Feng Xiu's excellence is naturally related to his birthplace in the martial arts academy, and Feng Xiu's status is naturally related to his teachings.
"Master Dean." Feng Xiu leaned forward and saluted. In fact, when Xiao Jinrong came to visit the army today, Feng Xiu asked Lin Ye if he could not come. Lin Ye, who originally arranged for him to make a sand table in the mansion, went against his normal behavior and made him have to be there instead.
Feng Xiu came, even if he didn't want to come, because he was a soldier and the deputy general of the Cowardly Army.
"Don't be so harsh, I still like you to call me sir." Xiao Jinrong walked quickly to Feng Xiu naturally, took Feng Xiu's hand and spoke naturally.
Just like an elder who has not seen his younger generation for several years, there is no flaw in that kind of kindness.
"It's hard work, Master Dean." Feng Xiu's answer seemed a little more like Xiao Jinrong's words. But Xiao Jinrong didn't take it seriously. Instead, she consoled her: "Perhaps it's because we haven't seen each other for many years, or maybe it's because I was quite strict when you were in the martial arts academy, so I can see that you are still a bit reserved, so... It's exactly the same as when you saw me in the martial arts academy." Feng Xiu is no longer the young man he was before, but he still can't understand how the dean can be so sincere and sincere.
Lin Ye smiled and said: "You two might as well catch up with each other later. Sir, let's take a look first, are these soldiers and horses strong?" Xiao Jinrong nodded and praised: "I have long heard that Qingmang is the most ferocious team in the world. I saw it today. I realized that the rumors didn’t say enough about the bravery and bravery, but...general, please forgive me for talking too much. Although Qiermang is good at fighting, he may not be completely victorious when he goes to southern Xinjiang." Lin Ye smiled and said: "Today The reason for inviting the dean here is to ask for advice on the strategy for complete victory." Xiao Jinrong said: "The strategy for complete victory is not to use cowardly troops." These words made Feng Xiu feel angry, but Lin Ye was still so confused. Light breeze.
"The matter in the south of the Yangtze River does not necessarily have to be fought. If it is used, it will not be the local people who suffer." Xiao Jinrong said in a serious tone as he walked away: "Feng Xiu should know that I said more than once when I was in the martial arts academy. However, fighting is not the only way to win. I teach you how to fight so that you have the means to win when it is time to fight. But I always believe that fighting is the last resort, not the first choice." Lin Yedao "The dean is very insightful. Liu Tingsheng is also a disciple of the dean. He should also remember these words." Xiao Jinrong's face changed slightly.
Feng Xiu felt moved. Lin Ye said as he walked: "So this time, the dean personally petitioned His Majesty to go to southern Xinjiang to solve the problem. It is really the only choice and the best way." Xiao Jinrong recovered quickly, The fleeting displeasure on his face was as if it had never appeared before, leaving no trace at all.
"The general is right. In fact, in addition to worry, I am also a little relieved and happy. After all, the people I have to face this time are all related to me. Think about it, they are actually martial arts Matters within the courtyard." I don't know if there is any deeper meaning to what I said.
Lin Ye ignored it anyway, but Feng Xiu's heart moved again. At the same time, at the gate of Geling City, Lou Fan's right minister Qu Zhiyao stood in the queue to enter the city. He kept looking up at the huge tower that shocked him.
Nanwumen gave him, a Loufan person, an unprecedented sense of oppression. Just before that, he saw with his own eyes the young general named Lin Ye, leading a group of people out of the city, probably to the Cowardly Army camp outside the city.
When Lin Ye went out, he saw Qu Zhiyao. Qu Zhiyao didn't know if he was recognized. Anyway, he felt that Lin Ye seemed to have looked at him a little more.
Qu Zhiyao was not worried. Being seen by Lin Ye was not a bad thing. After finally queuing up and entering the city gate, Qu Zhishao seemed to have found a random shop to have breakfast. Not long after he sat down, two people who looked like businessmen sat at the same table with him.
The three of us ordered the same mutton steamed buns. You have to break the buns into pieces yourself. The three of them sat there, trying to break their buns into more fine pieces.
One of the men glanced at Qu Zhiyao, and then asked, "Is this gentleman from the north?" Qu Zhi shook his head and asked, "How did you know that?" The man smiled and said, "He's from the south. People don't break the buns into pieces so carefully. Most people get tired of breaking them." This bun needs to be broken into very fine pieces.
As he spoke, the man looked around, and then asked: "Sir, are you here to visit Geling City?" Qu Zhi shook his head: "Yes, I came from Dongbo, and this is my first time in Geling. I don’t know where to go, let alone where to stay.” The man said, “I can’t help you with anything else, but I know a place to stay. There is a Qingfeng Inn in the east of the city. The rooms are not expensive. It's clean, and you won't feel distressed even if you live there for a long time." Qu Zhi shook his fists and said, "Thank you for your advice, brother, I'll go and have a look soon." The two men didn't say much, and how meticulous they were when breaking the buns. , how rough it was when eating, holding the bowl in his mouth, taking a mouthful of steamed buns and a mouthful of garlic, and soon there were beads of sweat on his forehead.
Qu Zhiyao ate quite gracefully. After eating, he followed the man's instructions and went to Dongcheng.
Geling City was too big, and it was already an hour and a half later when he reached the place. Arriving at the inn called Qingfeng, Qu Zhiyao hesitated for a moment before stepping in.
Seeing the possibility of coming, the waiter stepped forward to greet him. Qu Zhiyao raised his hand and made a very strange gesture. The waiter's expression immediately changed, and the expression of the shopkeeper standing behind the counter also changed.
Soon after, in the backyard of the inn, the shopkeeper led many people to kneel down neatly and salute Qu Zhiyao.
"How many years have you been in Geling?" Qu Zhiyao asked. The shopkeeper replied: "Sir, we have been hiding in Geling for more than ten years. In these ten years, this is... the first time someone has contacted us. Our line is relatively isolated, except for people from home. Apart from other people, we are the only ones who contact others to send messages, and no one knows how to contact us." Qu Zhiyao asked: "When I was eating at the gate of the city, those two men were also from the inn?" The shopkeeper's answer: "Yes, after receiving the news, I will arrange for people to wait there in rotation." Qu Zhiyao asked: "How much do you know about Lin Ye?" The shopkeeper looked a little guilty on his face, and then lowered his head. : "We checked a lot about Lin Ye, but most of what we found was useless information." Qu Zhiyao was silent for a moment and asked: "If I ask you now, if there are more distinguished guests who want to stay, what can you do? Can't you guarantee safety?" The shopkeeper's expression suddenly changed.
This guest has already revealed his identity. He is the Right Chancellor of the Lou Fan Empire, a guest more distinguished than the Right Chancellor... Who else could it be?
"There is no need to answer my question in a hurry." Qu Zhiyao asked again: "Answer me first, if the jade lady notices, is there a safe way to evacuate from here?" The shopkeeper shook his head: "No." Qu Zhiyao Sighed softly.
"There is a place that works." The shopkeeper looked at Qu Zhiyao and said, "It turns out that the Wang family has a villa outside the city, called Shiqiao Villa. That place was originally the residence of Wang Luoshen, the head of the Wang family, but Wang Luoshen was killed before. , the Wang family was also exterminated."
"This Shiqiao Villa has been in ruins since it was looted. No one lives here. Many people died there. Even idle people will not go there. This place is not far from Geling City, and it is easy to get in and out every day." Qu Zhiyao thought for a moment and nodded: "Then let's go and have a look here first." He stood up and said: "I have to leave the city now. You should be prepared for the nobles to enter the city. After all, my persuasion may not be useful." The shopkeeper He immediately said: "Then I will send a message now to put all our people in the city on alert."
"No need!" Qu Zhi said, "No one can tell anyone except you. The fewer people who know, the better. You should understand this." The shopkeeper quickly leaned over and said, "Remember." Qu Zhi Yao walked a few steps outside, turned around and asked again: "You didn't answer just now because you don't dare to make any guarantees with your manpower now?" The shopkeeper said: "The Jade Kingdom has extremely strict management of practitioners. Practitioners must take part in the awn test, and it is extremely difficult to avoid it." Qu Zhiyao understood why, for so many years, Lou Fan kept sending people to the Jade Kingdom, but only those who could actually enter the Jade Kingdom's court not a single one.
Since the management of practitioners is so strict, let alone the court's screening of officials. Even when those big families controlled the power of the court, they did not arrange people into the court casually.
"How many can you fight?"
"There are hundreds of them, and most of them are Dongbo people in Geling, working as bodyguards in the homes of wealthy families."
"Too few." Qu Zhiyao had to sigh. The shopkeeper also sighed: "There are even fewer now. Lin Ye massacred clansmen in Geling City before, and many of us were unjustly implicated." When he said this, he suddenly remembered something and lowered his voice and said: " There is someone you should be able to use. This person is good at martial arts and has an extraordinary mind. The most important thing is that he hates the imperial court of the Jade Kingdom."
"who?"
"A man named Li Ci." The shopkeeper said: "This man was involved in a major case. He had countless subordinates, but he did not dare to use his own way out of the city because he had some business dealings before and he knew that we He also does some business of quietly transporting people from Dongbo to this side, so he escaped hiding here with me, and he is still here." Qu Zhiyao thought for a while and ordered: "Go and make arrangements, I will make the arrangements today. See this person." The shopkeeper immediately agreed and ordered his subordinates to make arrangements.
"Let's go to that...Shiqiao Villa." After Qu Zhiyao finished speaking, he walked out and walked on the street. He felt that this trip was actually...in vain.
He didn't see what he wanted to see, he saw what he didn't want to see. He didn't see any signs of depression or dilapidation in this capital city that had such a long history.
Even though Lin Ye had just made the city a river of blood.
"Not good..." Qu Zhiyao muttered to himself. What should be dilapidated is not the buildings in this city, but the atmosphere of the people. He didn't see any signs of decay here.
Lin Ye? Qu Zhiyao had to think about it, how could one person stop the decline of a huge empire?
Few people know that Qu Zhiyao was the first to be favored, relying on the art of Feng Shui and Guanyu. What he is better at is reading people.
