Jiannan Road, Jinguan City.
The Southern Barbarian witch and Gu masters did not go far after withdrawing their troops, but stationed themselves dozens of miles outside Jinguan City.
In the opinion of the leader of the witch and Gu masters, it is only a matter of time before the city is captured.
In this case, there is no need to fight to the death.
That would not serve any purpose other than damaging his direct army.
As for the army of walking corpses, you can summon them again if they are gone.
Anyway, for witch and Gu masters, chasing corpses is a daily routine, as simple and natural as eating and drinking. .
The most important thing for Ursa, the leader of the witch and Gu masters, right now is to find a suitable host for the Gu worms.
Only in this way can Gu insects have a hotbed to thrive, and only in this way can they be reborn in the future.
Gu insects are one with the witch and Gu master, they are another part of their lives or the continuation of their lives.
Every witch and Gu master has his own natal Gu worm. Once they have the opportunity, they will plant the Gu worm into a host they think is safe and suitable.
This is also called raising gu.
The only value of a host being kept alive is to feed these poisonous insects and provide them with nutrients.
After years of nourishment, Gu insects will metamorphose, and their size and toxicity will be qualitatively improved.
In this way, the witch and Gu master connects with the Gu worm again, and the ability gained is also greatly improved.
"Master Ursa, what are we waiting for now?"
"When the people in the city are running out of food, when the people in the city are panic-stricken, when despair permeates every corner of the city, and when they start to give up on themselves, that's when we start to attack the city again."
Ursa, the leader of the witch and Gu masters, said very calmly.
"But if this is the case, we will waste a lot of time. The time agreed with the northern grassland barbarians will be postponed for a long time."
"Appointed time?"
Ursa sneered and said: "What matters at that time? Just postpone it. You have to remember that although our southern barbarians and northern barbarians are of the same origin, they have been separated for more than a thousand years. One thousand Do you know how long it is, many things have been wiped out long ago, and now it is no problem to say that we are two completely different ethnic groups."
There is nothing wrong with Ursa's words. The Northern Barbarians and the Southern Barbarians were indeed of the same spirit more than a thousand years ago, but they were forced to separate due to various reasons.
After the separation, one group moved to the depths of the vast mountains in the south, which is this southern barbarian group.
The other branch continued to go deep into the grassland to the north, that is, the Northern Barbarians.
Whether it's Southern Barbarian or Northern Barbarian, it's just a title.
In the eyes of Ursa, the leader of the witch and Gu masters, none of this matters.
They just formed an alliance through this reason, and the so-called only interests were their own.
There is no right or wrong in the adult world, only interests.
As long as there are common interests, even former enemies may become friends again.
"The people of the Central Plains have a saying that we are all relatives no matter who we are. According to their theory, the blood between us and the northern barbarians has long been diluted to the point where it can be ignored."
Ursa sneered and said: "So you don't have to care about the agreed time. As long as we can guarantee our own interests to the greatest extent, then this dispatch of troops will be worthwhile for us."
In the long process of differentiation and evolution, in order to adapt to the complex environment in the deep mountains and jungles, the southern barbarians no longer have the basic structure of the grassland people.
They began to grow from tall stature to short and stocky appearance, from eating beef and mutton to becoming complete omnivores.
Deep in the vast mountains, only those who are not picky about food can survive.
This is why they can coexist with Gu insects.
Rather than saying that they chose the Gu worm, it was better to say that they chose each other.
At first, the poisonous insects were stored in the bodies of the southern barbarians, and many wizards and poisonous masters could not bear the pain and died.
There are also some southern barbarians who will be dismembered and die after the Gu insects reach adulthood.
Under long-term natural selection, some southern barbarians were eliminated, while others survived.
These surviving southern barbarian bloodlines were again screened by Gu insects, and their bodies and wills were constantly strengthened, and they became the later witch and Gu masters.
"May the sky send down punishment and wipe out all the Central Plains people. May the fire burn away the injustice in the world, and may the Gu God punish these cowardly Central Plains people."
Ursa, the leader of the witch and Gu masters, dipped a finger into the water and then sprinkled it into the air.
This is a unique ritual belonging to the Southern Barbarian witch and Gu masters.
Preserving this ritual is their tradition.
"Waiting for another ten days will be the best time for us to launch a general attack."
Ursa's eyes were as sharp as an eagle. In his eyes, the prosperous Jinguan City was just a piece of fat that reached his mouth. He wanted to swallow it alive without leaving a single scum behind.
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Dongyue Jiange.
Sword Master Wei Wuji sat cross-legged on a high throne, overlooking his disciples and grandchildren.
"Right now, the world is in chaos, all the heroes are rising up, and the Great Zhou court is already in panic. Sword Master, now is the best time for us to take action."
"Yes, Sword Master. Before, the Eastern Sea Monster Kingdom's attack on the coast was just a small test. Now is the best opportunity to carve up the Great Zhou Dynasty for us. The Northern Barbarians, Southern Barbarians, and Western Regions have already entered the scene, and we can't go either. It’s too late. If you go too late, all the meat will be eaten up by them.”
"Sword Master, since you have a blood feud with the Great Zhou royal family, this is the best time to take revenge. Sword Master, let's do it."
Facing the suggestions from the Jiange disciples, Wei Wuji did not say anything immediately.
As a sword master and the pillar of the East Yue Kingdom, he must be cautious every time he makes a decision and must not be careless in the slightest.
"No rush, let them fight first. There will be no chance of Dazhou being divided up in a short period of time."
Wei Wuji has been paying attention to this national war from beginning to end.
Although the strength of the coalition forces is very strong, the strength of the Zhou army is not small.
And after all, Dazhou has a vast territory and a very solid foundation.
It is not easy to lose the family fortune accumulated over the years.
"When we enter the field at this time, we will lose our own strength. We might as well wait a little longer and wait until they are both hurt before we enter the field to harvest, so that we can maximize our benefits."
Small countries must not rush to the front, otherwise they will definitely become a stepping stone for others.
Wei Wuji knew this very well.
He is very clear that the current situation is both an opportunity and a challenge for East Vietnam.
The reason why Dongyue has not been destroyed for so many years is because of the existence of Jiange.
But this is not a long-term solution.
Wei Wuji must use this opportunity to make Dongyue stronger.
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"The happiest thing in life is sleeping until you wake up naturally, counting money until your hands cramp."
The holiday is an extremely rare opportunity for Zhao Xun to adjust.
The long-term investigation of the case made him emotionally tense. Emperor Xianlong, the unruly dog emperor, pushed him so hard that he had to be like a taut bowstring.
Naturally, this state cannot last.
A combination of relaxation and relaxation is a healthy pattern.
"Brother Xun, continue telling me the story of Journey to the West."
The little lolita Zhao Danshu is simply a annoying little goblin. Once she got into Zhao Xun's arms, she didn't want to get up again.
"Okay, by the way, last time Tang Seng and his disciples went to Chechi Country..."
Zhao Xun enjoyed this rare and comfortable time very much, and even more enjoyed every moment with his girl.
The adult world is sometimes too cold, so cold that everyone wears a mask to live.
But children are different.
Children are innocent and without any scheming.
By getting along with them, Zhao Xun can take off all disguises and return to his most authentic state.
That's great.
Black clouds are pressing down on the city, threatening to destroy it, and the light of armor opens towards the golden scales of the sun.
The war is about to break out, but so what?
At least my girl can't feel all this.
And Zhao Xun is willing to be the girl's guardian, firmly protecting her under his wings.
"Maybe I should be the happiest person in the world."
It is true that the times are quiet now, but this is because some people are carrying a heavy load and moving forward.
Sometimes Zhao Xun hopes that life can slow down like this so that he can always be with his sister.
Girl, you should grow up slowly. There are too many helplessness in the adult world. It is best to stay in this state.
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After coaxing the girl to sleep, Zhao Xun carefully picked her up and put her on the bed, covered her with a quilt and tiptoed out of the house.
"Young Master, the master and his wife asked you to go there."
The housekeeper happened to find him, and he clasped his fists at Zhao Xun respectfully.
"Okay, I know."
Zhao Xun nodded and responded.
These days, Zhao Xun has been living and eating in the bad people's yamen, and indeed rarely goes home to greet his parents.
Now that I'm back, I naturally have to spend time with my two elders.
Zhao Xun walked all the way to the main courtyard where his parents were, and straightened his robes a little when he came to them.
Although my mother-in-law is not an outsider, she can't be too sloppy.
After all, Zhao Xun is also a handsome young man.
You still have to pay attention to your image.
"Father, mother, are you looking for me?"
"Xun'er is here, come and sit here."
Zhao Xun nodded, walked to his parents, lifted up the hem of his robe and sat down.
"My son has grown up."
Zhao Xun didn't expect that it would be his mother who spoke first.
"You have been crowned for almost a year, and it's time for you to get married."
Zhao Xun was almost not shocked.
In ancient times, he was indeed not young at this age.
A family of high-ranking officials and nobles like this attaches great importance to the inheritance of their children's bloodline, so they will arrange their children's marriage very early.
Marriage in this kind of wealthy family is about a well-matched match, and the emphasis is on the words of a matchmaker ordered by the parents.
No one cares whether it's true love or not.
Like the willow branches on the moon, people meet after dusk. This kind of life is simply luxurious to the extreme.
But Zhao Xun's sweetheart must be satisfied with him.
So he wanted to speak out quickly to prevent them from messing up the story.
"That mother...actually, my son already has a girl he likes."
Zhao Xun struck first and did not give the two elders a chance to counterattack.
"What!"
Now it was the turn of Father Cheng Guogong Zhao Yuan to be shocked.
"Whose girl is she from?"
"Well, she is the daughter of King Qi, the daughter of Yonghe County."
“…”
The scene was very silent for a while, until Zhao Xun cleared his throat and said: "Dad, what's wrong? Is there anything wrong?"
"No."
Cheng Guogong Zhao Yuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, sighing: "My son has grown up and has his own ideas."
After a pause, Zhao Yuan continued: "It's just that in a noble family like ours, there must be countless pairs of eyes watching. His Highness, King Qi, is very sensitive about his identity. If we marry King Qi, we will inevitably be recognized as It’s the King of Qi’s party.”
"When it comes to disputes over the reserve, we must be extremely cautious. Otherwise, the family may fall into an irreversible situation."
Zhao Yuan's emotion was actually not completely unreasonable. Top nobles like Cheng Guogong had always been the target of princes vying to win over him.
Although Zhao Yuan has not made a clear stance yet, he will have to take sides sooner or later.
"If dad is worried about this problem, then there is no need."
Zhao Xun smiled and said: "There are actually not many princes involved in the battle for the throne. The most competitive ones are the prince and the King of Qi. My son has clearly rejected the prince in Dongshi, and now the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty will regard his son as the King of Qi. Party. Even if the son does not marry the Prince of Qi, this title is still solid."
"Oh, you kid is just too strong-minded."
Zhao Yuan let out a long sigh and said, "Well, since the matter has come to an end and it's done, I won't interfere with you as a father."
Zhao Xun's eyes turned red when he heard this.
In this era, major marriage matters are decided by parents, and few people decide their own marriage.
Zhao Yuan now made it clear that he would not interfere with Zhao Xun's decision. How could Zhao Xun be unhappy about this?
"Now that you have decided, we'd better express our feelings to His Highness King Qi earlier."
Zhao Yuan said calmly: "Let's do this. One day, my father will take you to visit His Highness King Qi in person."
It is one thing for Zhao Xun to go to Prince Qi's Mansion by himself, but it is another thing for Zhao Yuan to take him there.
This is considered a meeting between parents of both parties.
The two families are well matched, and if nothing goes wrong, the marriage will be finalized soon.
"Besides, son, if Mom asks you a question, you must tell the truth."
Seeing his mother asking this question, Zhao Xun naturally patted his chest and said, "Just tell me, my son will tell you the truth."
"I heard that the northern barbarians and demon sects went south and have now surrounded Chang'an City. Are we really unable to get out?"
It turns out that’s why…
Zhao Xun felt more or less surprised.
"Don't worry, I will definitely protect Chang'an. Not just for our family. But also for the people of Chang'an City."
Seeing Zhao Xun so calm, his parents' expressions became much calmer.
"That's good, that's good. Your mother has been worried about not being able to sleep well these days. She is worried about barbarians coming into the city every day. With my son's words, there is nothing to worry about."
"But son, you have to take care of yourself. You are the hope of our Zhao family now, and the entire Zhao family will be supported by you in the future."
Zhao Xun knew that his father had high hopes for him, so he said with red eyes: "Don't worry, dad, my son will protect himself no matter how difficult it is."
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