After interrogating Tuotuo with the secret method of "confused mind" and carefully verifying that every piece of information given by Lady Nanhai was correct, Hu Long ordered people to come in and take Tuotuo away, and then summoned Zhu Houzhao, a disciple, and a pair of confidants Master Hei and his apprentice started a new round of planning.
Hu Long asked: "Then you have made King Anhua obedient. How are you planning the next step?"
Zhu Houzhao had long been accustomed to his master's seemingly omniscient miraculousness. He did not wonder why he knew the results of his actions. He just replied with a smile: "As long as King Anhua cooperates with his heart, the disciple will be sure to counterattack." That little Tartar prince. Hey, I heard that this little prince is very brave and must take the lead in every battle. If he still takes action personally this time, we will make a lot of money!"
Hu Long was afraid that he would get carried away and reminded him: "Don't be careless. If the little prince really goes into battle in person, he will be accompanied by masters and elites."
Zhu Houzhao smiled apologetically and said: "Master, don't worry, I'm just following your old man's teachings - to despise the enemy strategically and to pay attention to the enemy tactically. This time, the disciple Bingming's father and empress came from the three camps of the capital, the fifth military camp, and the three thousand battalions. Thirty thousand horses and horses were mobilized from the "Shenji Camp", led by Wang Shouren, who had been appointed as the Minister of War, and rushed to the border by day and night.
"Ever since Senior Brother Xunhuan supervised the salt affairs in Huaiyang, a large amount of money has been sent to the capital every year. After obtaining this money that he could freely control, his father gradually promoted Wang Shouren, who used Shenxiao Bingji, and gradually promoted Wang Shouren. The three major battalions of Feichi were reorganized and trained to recreate the situation of a strong army that was the best in the world during the reign of Chengzu.
"The 30,000 troops selected by the disciples are the absolute elite of the best. Especially the 'Shenji Battalion' is also equipped with new guns and artillery recast according to the drawings provided by the master. I calculated mentally and unintentionally, but I don't believe that the opponent can come back! "
Hu Long sighed: "I have made such a heavy bet, but I don't believe that you are only satisfied with annihilating this invading enemy - you kid has a big appetite!"
Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "I had known that I could not hide it from anyone, Master. Yes, this time the disciples are going to take this battle as an opportunity to follow the example of Emperor Chengzu who went north to the grasslands to clear holes and plow the courts, and to attack the Tatars who threaten our northern border of the Ming Dynasty. If the Tatars are completely crippled, they will at least bring peace to the people of the North for a hundred years!"
"Good boy, you are really ambitious!"
Hu Long applauded lightly and said with a smile,
"Since you have such confidence, I wish you a successful start in the north. Success is imminent!"
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, his face fell: "Master, won't you go with the disciple this time? If the little prince really appears, the sacred tree king who is said to have reached the state of martial arts will definitely accompany him to protect him. Without the master to hold the battle, the disciple has no confidence that he will stay. Gotta get him."
Hu Yuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I'm not going this time. Firstly, I do have important things to do, and secondly, I believe that with Wang Shouren by your side to help you, you are enough to rival the Divine Tree Dharma King."
Zhu Houzhao asked with some uncertainty: "Although I have heard from Senior Brother Fei and Junior Sister Sun that Wang Shouren has long been a martial arts master in the innate realm, I have never seen him take action. Is Master convinced that he can withstand the Divine Tree Dharma King?" ?”
Hu Long nodded and said: "Don't worry about this. I have seen countless masters in my life, but only two and a half of them are not sure of winning."
Zhu Houzhao was greatly surprised: "Master admires Wang Shouren so much, so he is naturally one of them. The other one, if the disciple expected it right, is the famous hero Shen Lang, the father of Senior Brother Fei. But I don't know who the other half is? Why is it only half of him? ?”
Hu Yuan said: "The other half finally realized the joy of 'Little Li Fei Dao' after being promoted to the innate realm."
Zhu Houzhao was stunned: "'Little Li Flying Sword'? Didn't Senior Brother Xunhuan practice the 'Frost Moon Sword' of 'Yuehua Fairy'?"
Hu Yuan sighed with a somewhat complicated expression: "This knife-throwing skill is so perfect for Li Xunhuan. Perhaps somehow, it was born for Li Xunhuan, so in his hands it was sublimated to an unprecedented level. It is a state that will never come again. Although the "Frost Moon Sword" of the "Yuehua Fairy" in the past also has the reputation of being "a good example", there are still only three or five people who can take it or avoid it; but now 'Little Li Flying Knife', or no one at all."
Zhu Houzhao's eyes widened: "Even Master, you can't?"
"No." Hu Yuan shook his head, "If we only talk about martial arts, I can definitely defeat him within three hundred moves; if I give him a chance to use his sword, I have only one option left - to use a flying knife to attack him. Flying knives, life and death are determined by destiny!"
"I didn't expect that both Wang Shouren and Senior Brother Xunhuan are so powerful!"
Zhu Houzhao sighed with emotion, and then thought of someone again as he rolled his eyes.
"There was also Tang Yin who was with the two of them back then. As the saying goes, 'people of the same kind flock together,' but I don't know what Master thinks of this person?"
Hu Long glanced at him: "Back then, my teacher introduced him to you and arranged a secret move in the south of the Yangtze River. Don't you know him well?"
Zhu Houzhao smiled apologetically and said: "The disciples often pay attention to his situation, but they learned that he has become more and more unruly since the fraud case in the examination room. He hangs around the Chu Pavilion in Qin Tower all day long, indulges in sexual activities, and even helps others draw erotic pictures in exchange for gold and silver. Although There are poems, calligraphy and paintings that are famous all over the world, but they seem to have lost their former vigor."
Hu Long shook his head and said: "Although I have never met him as a teacher over the years, I have seen several of his paintings and calligraphy. Judging from the faint trace of marksmanship caught in the turning points of his brushwork, his marksmanship should have surpassed that of his father Tang Tianhao." Since he has never given up his martial arts skills, he naturally has not lost his spirit either."
Zhu Houzhao said with great joy: "Since this person can still be of great use, when the matter in the north is resolved this time, the disciple will be ready to use this hidden secret that has been idle for many years."
Hu Yuan warned again: "The power of King Ning is far from being comparable to that of King Anhua. I heard that his subordinates have gathered countless strange people. Li Ziran, the 'deadly scholar' who topped the list of weapons in the past, is now his Staff, there are a large number of capable monks and soldiers in Jinshan Temple, and most of Jiangnan's officialdom has been secretly eroded by him. It can be said that one move can affect the whole body, so don't act rashly!"
Zhu Houzhao said coldly: "If it weren't for the hypocrites in the court who are full of benevolence and morality and are full of male thieves and female prostitutes who deliberately condoned it in order to check and balance the father, how could Prince Ning have become so powerful? Well, sooner or later one day..."
Hu Long sighed: "This is a long-standing malpractice and is deeply ingrained. It will not be eliminated in a day. You should act according to the predetermined plan. Don't act too hastily and miss important events."
Zhu Houzhao cupped his hands and said: "Master, don't worry. This game of chess is related to the Ming Dynasty. Disciples will naturally follow every step and be careful when dealing with those people. They will never make mistakes in a hurry for quick success."
Hu Long knew that this kid had a wild temper, but he was by no means reckless and unwise. Now that he had made up his mind, he must have considered it thoroughly, so he didn't say anything more.
He added: "I will soon go west to break into the demon sect's lair as my master. Xiaofei and Hong'er will stay with you as helpers. There are no swords and guns on the battlefield, so you three brothers and sisters must be careful."
Having said this, he took out an ancient sheepskin scroll from his sleeve and handed it over: "This is the secret scroll of 'Dragon Elephant Prajna Kung Fu' found from the body of the Dragon Elephant Dharma King. My teacher has read it once and found that this technique is the most powerful." It is suitable for people like you and me who are born with divine power to practice, you can use it to understand on your own."
Zhu Houzhao stood up and saluted Hu Yuan solemnly: "Disciple, I would like to thank Master for this generous gift, and I wish Master a smooth sailing, a great victory over the demonic sect, and a fruitful return!"
Hearing the last four words "Return with a full load", Hu Long felt greatly relieved, but after all, this boy knew the best about poverty.
