Most of the monks here are not used to the military dishes, so although there was a lot of conversation at the wine table, there was little use of chopsticks.
Fortunately, the monks had many topics to talk about, and they all came from all over the East Fuyao Continent. Just talking about the customs and customs of various places was enough to drink several bottles, so the wine table was quite lively.
The monks were chatting and chatting, when there was a knock on the door. Everyone looked at the door and saw two soldiers carrying two jars of wine. Chu Xiuyang followed closely behind and directed the two soldiers to put the wine away. good.
She glanced at the dishes on the table, understood it, and said to everyone with a smile: "The food in this military camp is simple, I am afraid that it will not impress the monks, so I specially found two jars of good wine to reward you, and please accept it." , just live up to my heart."
"General Chu is too polite, so we are too embarrassed to refuse. We can only thank the general for his hospitality." A group of monks agreed with a smile, and the two soldiers opened the altar lid and filled it for everyone in turn.
Chu Xiuyang also took a large bowl, filled it with wine, and said: "You are originally monks of the Immortal family. You usually live on high mountains. You are aloof from the world and don't like to fight with others. However, now the world is in great trouble, all lives are in ruins, and the rest of the country is in ruins. At this critical moment, you are willing to put aside your status as monks and rush to the battlefield to kill the enemy. On behalf of the people of Dayu Country, I, Chu Xiuyang, would like to thank you for your understanding and righteousness!" After that, she raised her head and drank the whole bowl in one gulp.
The monks also stopped talking and looked serious, and the room was surprisingly quiet.
"Have a bowl with me, General Chu!" I don't know who said this. All the monks raised their wine bowls and drank it all in one gulp, including Yu Qin, who was never good at drinking.
Chu Xiuyang said: "This battle is far from over. I have to rely on your efforts from now on. It stands to reason that I should toast you more, but the affairs in the army are complicated. If I get drunk, I'm afraid something will go wrong, so I only want to drink one bowl, please forgive me." This is naturally reasonable. The monks nodded one after another and said that they would be at Chu Xiuyang's disposal from now on. Chu Xiuyang was ready to leave. After all, the soldiers were all over there in the main hall. I can't leave for too long.
Before Chu Xiuyang left, she walked to Xu Huaigu and said to him: "The princess asked me to send a message to you to come to the main hall later. She wants to see you." Xu Huaigu nodded, which was okay. As expected, after all, Xu Huaigu is now a wild cultivator and his level is not low. I am afraid that Lin Cangyang still has something to trouble him.
After Chu Xiuyang left, the banquet returned to normal, and everyone continued to chat and drink. Yu Qin hurriedly asked in a low voice: "What does Lin Cangyang want from you?" Xu Huaigu shook his head and said: "I don't know, I guess there is something that needs my help." Yu Qin lowered his head and was silent for a moment, frowning and said: "I shouldn't say it. I don't think her mind is right. I'm afraid she's plotting something secretly. She summoned monks to go to the battlefield to kill monsters in Xingqing, and she came to inspect the border army in person. A princess shouldn't You should take care of so much. Xu Huaigu, don't get too close to her, I'm afraid something will happen to her and you will be implicated." Looking at Yu Qin's serious eyes, Xu Huaigu couldn't help but smile.
Nowadays, most of the monks should be thinking this way, and as an outsider like them, Yu Qin can only think of these. How could she know that Dayu Country has changed a long time ago?
Now it is Lin Cangyang's turn to take charge of the political affairs of the entire Dayu Kingdom. Lu Zijin was involved in this incident, but I wonder if he told the generals guarding the border?
Does Chu Xiuyang know? Xu Huaigu said to her seriously: "No, I have a sense of balance in my heart. If what she wants me to do is contrary to morality and is not good for Dayu Country, I will not agree." Yu Qin breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Then That’s fine. Then why don’t you go over now and don’t keep her waiting.”
"It's okay. Let's finish eating together first. There's no rush over there."
"You go first, finish the business, and then come back to accompany me." Xu Huaigu lowered his head and thought for a moment, then compromised: "Okay, I'll go over first and come back to you later." Yu Qin nodded, Xu Huaigu stood up and left the table, Walked towards the main hall.
On the way, he couldn't help but wonder why Lin Cangyang was looking for him. Could it be that something happened in Xingqing that he needed to solve?
After all, there are very few great monks that Dayu Kingdom can dispatch. Another eighth-level martial artist, Qi Chaoshu, has died. Only the ninth-level warrior Lu Zijin and the eighth-level Zhuo Xuefeng are left. However, these two people have to guard the border at all times and cannot leave. .
Although there are great monks in Xingyue Sect, they only have a cooperative relationship with the imperial court. After all, there is a layer between them, so it may be inconvenient to dispatch them directly.
Thinking about it this way, my eight-level cultivation is considered to be among the best in Dayu Country. I'm afraid there will be many things to do in the future.
With this thought in his mind, Xu Huaigu had already reached the main hall without realizing it. He looked into the venue and saw that the main hall was full of people and the banquet was still being held enthusiastically.
A woman in gray clothes walked into the corridor next to her, and Xu Huaigu recognized her as Ling'er, Lin Cangyang's personal maid.
Ling'er walked up to Xu Huaigu and said with a smile: "Princess asked me to wait for Mr. Xu here. Mr. Xu, please come with me." Xu Huaigu nodded slightly. Ling'er led the way, taking Xu Huaigu out of the main hall and walked all the way to the city wall. .
The torches on the city wall were brightly lit, and there was an endless stream of soldiers patrolling and inspecting, giving the impression of a strict and orderly frontier army.
Ling'er led Xu Huaigu all the way up to the top of the city wall. He saw a woman in white clothes standing there looking to the south. The strong wind from high up made her sleeves flutter. When Xu Huaigu saw the figure, he was stunned. Recognized Lin Cangyang.
Ling'er stopped at the bottom of the steps, and Xu Huaigu continued to walk up. He stopped next to Lin Cangyang, leaned against the city wall and looked southward, asking, "What do you want from me, Princess?"
"Look over there." Lin Cangyang didn't answer the question, but pointed to the distance to the south. There were also dots of firelight hidden under the woods over there.
"That should be the demon tribe's camp. I didn't expect them to use fire."
"This is natural. They are also enlightened and wise. They are not ignorant beasts in the mountains and fields. They can even build siege equipment, and of course they can use fire."
"This is something I didn't know before." Lin Cangyang nodded thoughtfully.
"I thought they were just a bunch of wild beasts with no brute strength, but I didn't expect them to understand this."
"Your Highness, there is no need to worry. Although the demon clan is also smart, it is obviously not as good as us. This can be seen from the tactics. As long as it is managed properly, this battle may not be unwinnable."
"That's not what I meant." Lin Cangyang shook his head.
"What I'm thinking about right now is that since they also have wisdom and are not stupid people who just kill, this battle..."
"Your Highness should strengthen your faith." Xu Huaigu interrupted her and said solemnly,
"I understand what His Highness means, but since war is inevitable, Your Highness should think more about the people of his country, rather than messing up the position in advance and shaking his faith." Lin Cangyang looked at the sparks in the distance in trance, and said after a while. :"you're right."
"Your Highness, please do not mention this to others." Xu Huaigu reminded,
"I'm afraid of disturbing the morale of the army."
"Of course I understand this. I'm just talking to you." Xu Huaigu nodded and asked: "Has Xingqing City been peaceful in the past few days? No one in the court found out about that, right?" Lin Cangyang He shook his head and said: "No, they were all suppressed by our own people. It is only said that the emperor is ill. He has been out of court for a few days and no one has been seen."
"Then what to do next? This battle will last for several months. Is it possible that you have been hiding it like this? If you don't see the emperor for too long, the officials will become suspicious, right?"
"It doesn't matter. Since the Demon Sect knows the magic of disguise, we can naturally do it too. After a few days, after Ying Ya's minions in the court are cleared, Mr. Ling will pretend to be the emperor and continue to preside over the overall situation. In this way, you can hide the truth from the truth."
"Have you considered the false information?"
"It's almost taken shape." Lin Cangyang replied,
"The seven border gates here will be given to the demon clan as abandoned children to win their trust. Then they will lure the enemy step by step, trying to gather all the demon clan's forces together, and then set up an ambush in advance and use false intelligence to induce them. But in one go, you can severely defeat the demon army."
"It's just that the seven border passes are still capable of resisting the monsters, so it's not time to give up on these seven passes. When the war preparation materials here are exhausted, it will be the time to use them as abandoned ones." Xu Huaigu asked worriedly : "Wouldn't that mean many more people would die?"
"No, Lu Zijin will arrange the retreat of the army by then. He will only give up the land of Qiguan. The lives of the soldiers must not be given to them in vain."
"That's good." Xu Huaigu nodded. The two were silent for a moment, and Xu Huaigu asked solemnly: "Excuse me, why did your highness come to me specifically? As long as it is beneficial to the people of Dayu Country, Mr. Xu will do anything." Lin Cangyang looked into Xu Huaigu's eyes and smiled. He smiled and said, "I don't have anything to do for you. I just want you to talk. I'm so bored by myself." Xu Huaigu looked a little strange, and Lin Cangyang rolled his eyes at him and said, "Why, you're not happy? Do you think I'm a waste?" It’s time for the Eighth Realm Great Sword Immortal?”
"What's the matter?" Xu Huaigu said with a smile.
"It's just a little unexpected." The two stood against the wind and looked to the south. The wind whistled in my ears, and the fire was bright inside the pass.
"Your Highness, the wind is strong on the city wall, be careful of catching a cold! It's better to go back early!" Ling'er shouted at the bottom of the steps.
"I know, I'll come right away." Lin Cangyang walked down the city wall, and Xu Huaigu followed slowly. Ling'er stepped forward to hold Lin Cangyang's hand, and the three of them returned along the way they came.
When I happened to walk to a secluded place, I seemed to hear a faint cry in the dark. Not only Xu Huaigu, but also Lin Cangyang heard it.
The two looked at each other and walked towards the place where the crying came from. They saw a veteran hiding in a dark corner and crying faintly.
The scarred armor was taken off by him, revealing his rugged bones. There were two sea bowls in front of him, and the bowls were filled with wine. He just raised his trembling hands, picked up the wine bowl, and sprinkled the wine on the ground.
After spilling one bowl, he also spilled the other bowl of wine, crying while doing so. Xu Huaigu walked forward slowly and asked in a low voice: "Old man, who are you paying homage to?" When the veteran heard that someone was coming, he looked at Xu Huaigu suddenly and trembled all over.
He turned around again and saw Lin Cangyang and Ling'er not far away. Their cloudy eyes were full of doubts and they didn't speak.
Xu Huaigu took off the sword from his waist, handed it to the veteran, and said, "Like you, I killed the enemy on the battlefield." After a while, the old man nodded slightly, turned his eyes towards the place where the wine was spilled in front of him, and said: "It's my son. After the battle yesterday, he failed to re-enter." Xu Huaigu was silent after hearing this. He also took out a bowl of wine from his robe, slowly sprinkled it on the ground, and said, "I also offer him a bowl." ." The old man burst into tears and said in a trembling voice: "Thank you very much." Xu Huaigu finished spilling the wine, stopped disturbing the old man, and went back to find Lin Cangyang.
No matter how Xu Huaigu called her, she just stood there, looking at the back of the veteran, unable to move forward.
Xu Huaigu sighed and said, "Your Highness, it's time to go back and rest." Lin Cangyang still didn't move. After a long time, she turned her eyes away and asked, "Is this kind of thing common at the border?" Xu Huaigu replied: " It's not common, it's just a few." Lin Cangyang stepped forward and walked forward on his own, saying as he walked: "Go to Chu Xiuyang and ask her to pass on the order. I will have a military parade tomorrow morning."
