"Let's talk about fighting and bet on winning or losing?"
Jiang Ziya's eyes were obviously surprised when he heard this.
What does it mean?
Shen Xin's words were obviously completely beyond his expectation. Now the outcome of Yin Shang and Xiqi was still uncertain. One side relied on the three generations of disciples of Chan to teach, and the other side had Yin Shang's reinforcements.
If the two sides continue to fight like this, they will definitely be in a stalemate for a long time, with no result.
It is possible that Shen Xin might try another plan after it fails, but what does this fight mean?
Is it possible that he wants to use his strategy secretly? Suddenly, the generals in Xiqi started talking, and Jiang Ziya also became cautious.
But Dr. Shen didn't care. Instead, he nodded with satisfaction. At this moment, he suddenly thought of a solution.
In the name of fighting, he did not have to fight under the protection of the Yin and Shang generals.
This will give you a great opportunity to operate secretly. Then you just need to find a reason and fight.
Don't worry about the gambling fight, just pick the most dangerous one.
Anyway, there are many talented people in Xiqi, even Jiang Ziya can control the wind and rain, and cultivate the true fire of samadhi in his chest.
Including Yang Jian, Jin Zha, Muzha, Huang Tianhua and others, they are still not able to capture ordinary people like themselves.
Losing is certain. The most important thing is that the Yin Shang generals will not come to rescue at all. Isn't death inevitable in the end?
So Doctor Shen continued to speak to Jiang Ziya and confirmed: "Yes, I have long heard that Prime Minister Jiang has a profound knowledge of Taoism and is a master of teachings. I must have some ability to control wind and rain."
"Now that Yin Shang and Xiqi are about the same strength, no one of us is sure of defeating the other. If we continue to fight, both sides will suffer losses. Xiqi will bleed like a river, and the soldiers and people will suffer."
"It's better to change the military formation into a battle of tactics, and send one person from each side to show off what they have learned."
"This..." Jiang Ziya pondered for a moment and frowned obviously.
What Shen Xin said, he naturally knew in his heart that the current situation was indeed something that neither side could do anything about.
But if there is a real head-on collision, Xiqi will only suffer heavy losses.
Because the Yin Shang still had reinforcements and the power of a country behind them to support them, while Xiqi was sparsely populated and could barely support them after several battles.
What's more, the army now only has three days' worth of food and grass left. If we force a decisive battle, there is a high chance that the city will be defeated.
Now that the two sides have chosen to fight, it plays into Jiang Ziya's hands. Isn't this a great opportunity to delay time and recuperate?
Jiang Ziya secretly sighed in his heart and had some thoughts. This would be more beneficial to Xiqi anyway, so he asked.
"Since there is a competition, I wonder what Dr. Shen is capable of, and why does he want to compete?"
After saying this Jiang Ziya stared straight ahead, this was extremely important because if Shen Xin had any tricks, he would definitely play a role in it.
He didn't believe that the other party would be so kind. Shen Xin, this fox, was extremely resourceful and had to be on his guard.
Not far away, Doctor Shen immediately thought carefully after hearing Jiang Ziya's words.
The previous plan was more casual. He really didn't think of any good fighting method, but if he had to choose, he should choose what Jiang Ziya is best at.
Yes, if you choose a field that your opponent knows well, you will have a higher chance of losing.
But after thinking for a moment, Doctor Shen really didn't expect Jiang Ziya to have anything to offer. This guy has been practicing on Kunlun Mountain for decades and has not even achieved immortality, so he should know how poor his qualifications are.
If you choose something too difficult, I'm afraid he won't know it. It's better to choose some small paths.
As for spreading the beans and making soldiers, fortune-telling and divination should be his old profession.
Doctor Shen thought of this and looked at Xiqi City again. His heart moved. It was midsummer now, the sky was hot, the sun was like a ball of fire, the earth was dry and cracked, and the crops were not harvested.
If there is no food, the people of Xiqi may not be able to survive in the autumn.
It's better to bet for rain. Although I don't know how to do it, I can ask Jiang Ziya to pray for Xiqi. In this way, I can do a good deed for the people before I die.
We will not let everyone suffer from famine.
Thinking of this, Doctor Shen immediately stood up, raised his head, and pointed at the scorching sun in the sky.
His face suddenly became solemn and he said:
"Prime Minister Jiang, you and I, although Yin Shang and Xiqi are at war, we must not affect the people of the world."
"There has been no rain this spring, the sun is scorching, and the summer months are dry and barren. The people of Xiqi have been waiting for the autumn harvest, but now they are afraid of being affected by drought."
Although you and I will win or lose in a battle of wits, if we can get a piece of sweet rain and help the common people, wouldn't it mean that we live up to what we have learned? "
"What? Bet on rain!"
"I didn't expect Doctor Shen to bet on a fight for rain!"
At this moment, Jiang Ziya had not replied, and suddenly there was an uproar outside Xiqi City. No one expected Doctor Shen's thoughts, especially the Xiqi soldiers, whose eyes were filled with joy.
Although they are soldiers at the moment, most of their true identities are the common people of Xiqi.
He works as a soldier in wartime and as a farmer in his spare time. Most of a family's harvest is in the fields, which is actually the life of the whole family.
Dr. Shen's fight is not about gambling, it is clearly for the people of Xiqi.
At that time, there were a large number of soldiers, looking ahead in reverence, feeling silent in their hearts.
Seeing the reaction of the Xiqi generals, Jiang Ziya's heart thumped and he secretly screamed.
During the gambling fight before, I suspected that Shen Xin had another purpose.
Now it seems that is indeed the case.
What ordinary soldiers can think of, how could Jiang Ziya not think of it. He is the dignified prime minister of Xiqi. Military, politics, and people's livelihood are almost all in his hands.
He is even more aware of the drought predicament Xiqi is facing now.
But knowing what he knew, Jiang Ziya had no spare power to solve this matter. Without looking at Shen Xin's army, he deployed his troops outside the city and attacked the city day and night.
One careless move could result in the destruction of the city and the death of people.
Things had priorities, so this matter was put aside for the time being, but I didn't expect that it would come from Shen Xin's mouth now.
Jiang Ziya woke up instantly.
Is Shen Xin's bet for rain really because of Xiqi?
Maybe there will be, but don't forget that Xiqi and Yin Shang are at war now. The move of praying for rain is obviously to help the enemy, which will make Xiqi more difficult to break.
So why did Shen Xin do what he did?
The only explanation is to win people's hearts.
When it rains heavily, if it is really Shen Xin who comes here, the people of Xiqi will probably remember his kindness. If he attacks again then, won't the people have to eat pots of pulp to welcome the king's master?
You must know that when Ji Chang governed the country with benevolence and righteousness, he cherished his reputation so much that he could unite people's hearts and fight against the Yin Shang Dynasty.
If Xiqi doesn't even have the support of his own people now, has lost his people's support, and lost his righteousness, then the next situation will be ruined beyond control.
Jiang Ziya's mind was clear and he understood completely.
Shen Xin, Shen Xin, you are really powerful, you are trying to dig into my Xiqi foundation.
If he really succeeded in praying for rain, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Jiang Ziya opened his mouth. He wanted to refuse directly, but his reason told him that he couldn't.
Now all the soldiers and common people of Xiqi didn't know what was going on. They were all waiting for the rain. Once they rejected Shen Xin, it would directly arouse everyone's emotions and make the people dissatisfied with Xiqi.
It will even make Xiqi's morale drop greatly, and he will look down upon us, thinking that he does not dare to challenge us.
Sighing, Jiang Ziya had only one choice now, which was not only to defeat Shen Xin, but also to be the first to ask for rain, so that he could resolve this crisis.
Thinking of this moment, Jiang Ziya's eyes were already a little tired. When facing Shen Xin, he really couldn't be careless at all. Every step he took was full of purpose.
Shen Xin's insightful words pushed him into a corner and he had to choose to accept it.
But it's still a pity. I've already been aware of Shen Xin's real plan. This is a blessing in misfortune.
And when it comes to fighting skills, Jiang Ziya is somewhat confident.
Although he didn't learn the great magical power of changing the world in Kunlun, he was able to do such small things as calling for clouds and rain.
It can also be said that he failed in the main subject, but the rest of the knowledge, military science, battle formations, medicine, divination and astrology were all near perfect scores.
Shen Xin had bumped into Jiang Ziya's hands this time. He was a disciple of the Chan Cult, and that was all he had learned.
Moreover, many of his disciples and nephews have great magical powers. How could they lose just by praying for rain?
As long as Shen Xin fails in public and loses the support of the people, he will have a chance to revive Xiqi.
When the time comes to assemble the army and prepare for war, we can legitimately send troops to the five passes to defeat the Yin and Shang Dynasties in one fell swoop.
Jiang Ziya had no choice and agreed, but he could not let Shen Xin be so relaxed. He wanted to fight back.
"Doctor Shen, there is always a winner or loser in a gambling battle. What if you lose?"
"oh?"
Doctor Shen looked at Jiang Ziya's changing expressions and expressed doubts.
This gambling to pray for rain is something that benefits the people. Is it necessary to think about it for so long?
If you say this to yourself, if you cut off your head and it will still grow, put it in a boiling oil pan and it will still grow, and it will still grow if you dig out your heart and belly, you still have to worry about it to death?
Fortunately, Jiang Ziya finally came to his senses after thinking for a long time. Doctor Shen immediately waved his hand and said without hesitation:
"If I lose, not only will the Yin Shang retreat directly, but they will never invade. I will even commit suicide under Xiqi City and kill or behead him. I will do as I please and will never frown."
"Uh..." This time it was Jiang Ziya's turn to be silent. He originally thought that the fight would just be a truce for a few days, but he didn't expect that Shen Xin would play so big.
He even told Jiang Ziya that he had bound Xiqi himself.
But fortunately, he was sure that Xiqi would win this time. Jiang Ziya smiled, Shen believed that you were seeking your own death, and it would be up to you to see how he would handle himself if he lost. Then he said:
"In that case, I am willing to bet with Doctor Shen to win or lose!"
"If Ziya is defeated, he should open the city to surrender. Xiqi will never betray, and he will also tie his arms and go to the business camp!"
"Okay!" Shen Xin immediately agreed.
"The time will be set in three days. You and I will set up a formation and fight outside Xiqi City to pray for rain." Jiang Ziya did not hesitate, and they both spoke at the same time.
"It's a deal."
"It's a deal."
After Jiang Ziya and Dr. Shen made their decision quickly, everyone around them recovered from the shock.
At the same time, he opened his mouth wide, as if he wanted to say something, but remained silent...
Inside the Yin Shang military camp.
All the generals were sitting around, Kong Xuan, Zhang Guifang, Feng Lin, the four generals of the Demon Family, Huang Tianxiang, Yu Hua and others all had frowning faces and couldn't help but feel worried.
"Doctor Shen, are you serious about gambling and fighting?" Zhang Guifang and Feng Lin were thrown away by Kong Xuan with a few pills when they returned to the camp. The injuries on his body healed instantly, but even if they were healed, they could not withstand him. Distraught.
Frowning and turning over the bamboo slips in his hand for a long time, he finally asked in a trembling voice.
Doctor Shen nodded: "Of course!"
"A gentleman's words are hard to chase. If you make an agreement with Xiqi, you will naturally abide by it."
Zhang Guifang also looked a little anxious: "But this matter is still very dangerous."
Hearing this, the four generals of the Demon Family also became solemn. This would be better than if Dou Ruo wins, but if he loses...
The result is naturally self-evident.
If Dr. Shen really tied himself up and went to Xiqi, it would be a great loss to the Yin Shang Dynasty.
And the person who was gambling with Jiang Ziya was actually Qiu Yu...
The four generals of the Demon Family are really powerless when it comes to praying for rain. If you want to fight, Doctor Shen only needs to wave his hand and they will rush over without hesitation.
But this kind of unsophisticated technical work can't help at all, and the same is true for the rest of the people.
Everyone only knows how to fight and doesn't know how to pray for rain.
And Doctor Shen, with his strength, well... there's no need to think about it.
There is no chance, this fight will definitely be lost.
The fourth general of the Demon Family was a little anxious.
"Doctor Shen...Actually...Actually, have you ever thought that we can defeat Xiqi without having to fight for rain?"
Doctor Shen said without hesitation:
"Xiqi City has strong walls and is guarded by Yang Jian and other monks. How many lives of Yin Shang soldiers do you need from me to attack it?"
"If hundreds of thousands of troops suffered heavy losses due to the storming of Xiqi, how can we bear such a price? Now that there is a way to recover Xiqi at the minimum cost, how can we sacrifice the lives of our soldiers?"
"But doctor, have you ever thought about the possibility that Xiqi agreed to fight with you to pray for rain on purpose to delay time?"
"Jiang Ziya is cunning, wise and scheming. He may have done this deliberately." Zhang Guafang said worriedly.
"Yes, yes, that's right."
"What Mr. Zhang said is absolutely true, Doctor Shen has to guard against it."
Zhang Guifang's words instantly caused the other generals to nod in agreement.
And this inference is extremely possible. After all, Xiqi is trapped in a corner and the major general is weak. Now it is very possible.
Zhang Guifang even speculated that Xiqi may be at the end of its life and may collapse at any time.
An old fox like Jiang Ziya has many calculations. If it is something that is not beneficial to Xiqi, he will never agree easily. He must have something to rely on and even a lot of confidence before he dares to bet on Xiqi.
But it was the result Dr. Shen expected.
No problem, absolutely no problem.
This opportunity is in your own hands, and it is absolutely boundless.
Even if Jiang Ziya doesn't win, I'll be sorry for his betrayal.
Faced with Zhang Guifang's concerns, Dr. Shen replied seriously:
"It doesn't matter whether it's delaying time or being cunning and calculating, but the people of Xiqi are innocent. Once the severe heat causes a severe drought in Xiqi and the city loses all grain, how many people will starve to death?"
"Although the battle between Yin Shang and Xiqi is still going on, the winner will be determined sooner or later. The people in the city are also the people of our great Shang. How can we allow them to be displaced due to the war, starve everywhere, and change their sons to eat?"
Everyone was silent, and they were so shocked by Doctor Shen that they were speechless for a long time.
So that’s it, that’s it, it’s because my own situation is too small.
Doctor Shen's purpose is not to have a gambling fight with Xiqi, but to truly benefit the people. He is for a larger goal.
Having a broad mind and caring about the world is what Dr. Shen does.
We get it…
"Brother Shen!"
"Um!"
When Shen Changqing walks on the road, whenever he meets someone he knows, he will say hello or nod to each other.
But no matter who it is.
There was no unnecessary expression on everyone's face, as if they were indifferent to everything.
To this.
Shen Changqing has become accustomed to it.
Because this is the Demon Suppression Division, an organization that maintains the stability of the Qin Dynasty. Its main responsibility is to kill monsters and monsters. Of course, there are also some other side jobs.
It can be said.
Everyone in the Demon Suppression Division has a lot of blood on their hands.
When a person is used to seeing life and death, he will become indifferent to many things.
When he first came to this world, Shen Changqing was a little uncomfortable, but he got used to it over time.
The Demon-Suppressing Division is huge.
Those who can stay in the Demon Suppressing Division are all powerful masters, or those who have the potential to become masters.
Shen Changqing belongs to the latter.
Among them, the Demon Suppressor Division is divided into two professions, one is the Guardian Envoy and the other is the Demon Slayer.
Anyone who enters the Demon Suppression Department starts from the lowest level as a demon slayer.
Then he will be promoted step by step, and he is expected to eventually become a guardian envoy.
Shen Changqing's predecessor was a trainee demon slayer in the Demon Suppression Division, and he was also the lowest level among the demon slayers.
Possessing the memory of a previous life.
He is also very familiar with the environment of the Demon Suppression Division.
It didn't take long for Shen Changqing to stop in front of a loft.
Unlike other places in the Demon Suppressing Division that were full of chills, the attic here seemed to stand out from the crowd, showing a different kind of tranquility in the bloody Demon Suppressing Division.
At this time, the attic door was open, and occasionally people came in and out.
Shen Changqing only hesitated for a moment before stepping in.
Enter the attic.
The environment changes in vain.
The fragrance of ink mixed with the faint smell of blood hit his face, making him frown instinctively, but then relaxed it quickly.
It is almost impossible to clean away the smell of blood that comes from everyone in the Zhenmo Division.
