Pei Jin did not give up and continued: "Why are you doing this? You have to know that you are gambling with your life. How can Ma Tiancheng tolerate it? He is quite scrupulous in Tianshui City, but as long as you go out of Tianshui Shuicheng will be harmed by others, and there is nothing I can do about it. I will go to Tangcang City tomorrow, and Ma Tiancheng has become suspicious of me, so he transferred me away while preparing food and grass!"
Mr. Hu Da said: "Master Pei, don't be upset, please listen to what I have to say!"
Pei Jin said: "If you have something to say, just say it, no need to beat around the bush."
"Yes!" Mr. Hu Da said: "I have long known that the imperial court's Northern Expedition is quite strange. Now it is even more confirmed that the Northern Expedition Army was stationed at the border of Dayuanzhou and has not yet moved north. The emperor repeatedly made excuses to postpone the march date. Don't you think it's strange that all the evil sects and crooked sects in the world of immortality have come to Shangbei County one after another? Even righteous people can hardly throw their lives and blood as long as it hurts their own families, let alone The devil is so crooked that he is so loyal to the emperor and patriotic? There seems to be huge benefits to flocking to him like this. This is the first doubt; secondly, if the battle in Beiminghai ahead is unfavorable, the thirty-six island cultivators will counterattack with the thunderous momentum, and a mere county With so much power, why should we be an enemy? If we don’t make a plan early, our body and head will be in a different place, and we will never recover!”
Pei Jin pondered: "The thirty-six islands in the North Minghai Sea are just a group of wild people who do not obey the king. Because of the harsh climate, it is a barren land and is not taken by military strategists, so they can only survive! Now that the prosperous age is coming, the treasury is full, The emperor's plan to expand his army, not to conquer the Western Regions and the Southern Kingdom, but to seize the North Minghai Sea, is unreasonable, but the emperor's destiny is so powerful that it is unstoppable! The Tianduyuan and the General's Office have jointly fought, and have advanced 900 miles. We have conquered a large area of territory and have not seen any signs of decline. As long as the army marches northward and leaves the Beihai Pass, it will be able to push forward and win. This matter has been reported for a long time. It cannot be false. I don’t know where your news came from. Any confirmation?"
Mr. Hu Da said: "Master Pei, it's not appropriate to argue about this matter prematurely. I came to Tianshui to talk to matchmakers. On the surface, we agreed, but in fact it was a disagreement. I can't hide it from your old eyes. If I don't hide it from you, Master Pei, Guyang Pass has already been mine." The thing in the bag, I took this dangerous move just to prepare for a future mutiny, leaving Yang Zhengyi with no help. Master Pei, you are a veteran. Throughout the dynasties, Guyangguan was originally the center of Shangbei County. There was a famous saying : Since ancient times, there have been outstanding figures in Yangyang! In the first year of the previous dynasty, during the same period, two saints, both civil and military, came out of the same place and the same country. They once advocated opening up a prosperous age and dug the North-South Grand Canal. This was an eternal achievement! However, the country was not happy to establish the country, and the traces of the holy way could not be erased. He said that in order to prevent destiny from condensing in the old land, he did not hesitate to carve out a state from Shangbei County and name it Dayuanzhou. Our descendants will never have a way out. My father worked hard all his life, but in exchange he died as a guest. How can I be content with being in a foreign land?"
Mr. Hu Da finally told the truth and was willing to risk his life. Once such words are leaked, he will be guilty of beheading, and no one can save him. After all, the civil and military saints are deeply involved.
Martial arts has come to an end, but the scholar-officials are still strong, but they have never produced a saint. Wen Wu is the first, martial arts is not the second. Martial arts can be cut off, but it is difficult to cut the top of Wen Dao. However, no one dares to mention Wen Sage. There was once a scholar who accidentally obtained the classics of a literary sage and read them at night. His teacher reported him and was sentenced to beheading. Although his teacher was laughed at afterwards, he still lived well and was appreciated by others. Little official, your little life is enjoyable. In recent years, a group of great Confucian scholars and literati have jointly proposed removing the sacred characters from the classics. People said they were flattering, but they were just trying to flatter themselves. Unfortunately, they were criticized and the matter was ignored!
"I've been waiting for you to say these words for a long time!" Unexpectedly, Pei Jin actually looked at Mr. Hu Da with admiration and said with joy: "Since you have the idea of inheriting your father's legacy, with your talent and learning, the path you can take in the future is only Afraid of being farther away than your father, I will fight to the death to protect your life. I will wait until you return to Guyang Pass. You must have a way to save your life, otherwise you wouldn't be like this! After breakfast, you still have unfinished business Go and take care of things first, then come with me tomorrow and transfer to Tangcang City, I will find a way to get rid of Ma Tiancheng's pursuit."
Mr. Hu Da looked happy. He came to visit him this time. He really wanted to ask for help, but he didn't know how to ask for help. He immediately knelt down and bowed down and said, "Thank you so much, Master Pei. I can't thank you enough!"
"You don't have to thank me." Pei Jin said: "What you were worried about just now is not completely impossible. By then my long history will have come to an end. As long as you can succeed, you and I will meet one day in the future. !”
Mr. Hu Da's heart was slightly moved. Let's not talk about Pei Jin's family. He himself is a knight with advanced cultivation. He wandered around the world in his early years and traveled to famous mountains and rivers all over the world. Speaking of which, beyond the boundaries of Shangbei County, he has great prestige among the people. , and on top of Ma Tiancheng, there are also legends left by Pei Jin among the people, which are talked about. Later, some changes occurred in the family. His brother died unfortunately and his son was young. He had no choice but to return to the family to take charge of the overall situation. This was the end of his journey as a knight. That year, he was over fifty. After returning, he cultivated his mind and character, and Marry a wife and have children, seek fame, win the imperial examination in the same year, and become an official.
This man's life is full of legend, and no one knows his specific details. Mr. Hu Da suddenly remembered the task Li Xiu had given him. If the person in front of him could bring the relationship closer, with his connections, would he be afraid that he would not be able to find a good candidate? However, it was too hasty to mention this matter at the moment. He decided to wait until he was on his way to Tangcang City tomorrow to find an opportunity to test his tone.
Afterwards, the two had breakfast together and chatted casually about common things. They had a great time chatting! After the meal, Mr. Hu Da left Chang Shi's Mansion and walked on the street. Suddenly he saw a familiar figure appearing in a teahouse in front of him. It was Li Xiu's servant Li Zhong. Mr. Hu Da looked around vaguely and walked over casually.
The old servant Li Zhong paid the bill in advance and left, leading him to an alley where they met.
"Master knows that you are about to be in trouble, and Pei Jin cannot resolve this trouble." said the old servant Li Zhong.
Mr. Hu Da was shocked. The young Li Xiu seemed to be omnipotent. Every move he made was in his calculations. However, he did not feel uncomfortable. Li Xiu was not only a superior person but also an extremely capable person. The strong man, and also his biggest backer, quickly said: "I have calculated that in Tianshui City, Ma Tiancheng does not dare to do anything to Pei Jin. I am walking with Pei Jin, and there will be no mistakes."
The old servant Li Zhong said: "We do extraordinary things at extraordinary times. As long as the gods are unaware of it, even the King of Heaven, let alone Pei Jin, will kill him without fail. At this time, the people of Sanshan must rely more on Ma Tiancheng to survive." Occupying great righteousness will make things more convenient. Although Pei Jin has a family, no accidents can happen at this time. This person will be of great use if he is retained."
Mr. Hu Da blushed and said, "Even so, isn't my life at risk?"
"You go out of the city alone. When necessary, there will be experts to help you." The old servant Li Zhong then reminded: "Master said, you can just manage Guyangguan by yourself, gather your hidden lines, endure the humiliation, and grow stronger , there is no need to stretch your hands too far for the time being, the most important thing is to lay down a solid foundation. You are still young, too much is too little, and you don’t have to worry about being useless in the future."
"I understand!" Mr. Hu Da said it clearly. He himself had already asked Ban Hu to give up the secret line in Tianshui City. When his old servant Li Zhong said this, he suppressed the idea of testing Pei's entrance. , Favor is something that must always be repaid, and it must be used on the edge to stay royal! Since he has someone to help him, there is no need to trouble Pei Jin anymore.
"Without further ado, you leave now!" Old servant Li Zhong urged.
Mr. Hu Da chose to believe in Li Xiu's ability and did not go back to Chang Shi's Mansion to say goodbye. If he went back to meet Pei Jin, he was really afraid that it would be difficult to convince the old man and he would not be able to leave even if he wanted to.
Mr. Hu Da returned to the inn and hastily packed his luggage. He only had Ban Hu and eight elite disciples from Qingyang Mountain with him. The hidden secrets in Tianshui City had been reduced to pieces. There was no need to bring them all with him, but they would attract attention. !
Mr. Hu Da had just left the city, and the spies immediately reported back to the Chang Shi Mansion. Pei Jin was furious when he heard this, but then he thought about it and felt something was wrong. He had just agreed, so why did he leave the city alone now? Isn't he afraid of death? Or is he confident enough to deal with the three mountain monks?
At this time, Pei Jin has a strong interest in Mr. Hu Da. If this man really has extraordinary means, it is not impossible for him to cooperate with him in the future and secretly provide resources to make him powerful.
Pei Jin ordered that anyone who came to see him would be ignored. Even if Ma Tiancheng came in person, he would have his own excuse, telling him that he would leave for Tangcang City on time tomorrow morning. And he himself summoned two masters hidden in Chang Shi's Mansion to accompany them. They changed their clothes and disguised themselves. They went out from another city gate, turned around and followed him!
Most of the ancient courtyards in civilian areas are dilapidated buildings that have not been repaired for a long time, but this is the most lively place in Tianshui City. Early in the morning, people are busy making a living, washing and washing. There are children crying, women urging, and dogs barking. Husbands hurried out to work, busy, and this is an unchanging melody in the mortal world.
In an abandoned ancient courtyard, Li Xiu closed his eyes and stood at the door, silent for a long time.
"What are you thinking about?" the wizened old man came up behind him and asked.
Li Xiu didn't make a sound.
The wizened old man felt strange and pretended to close his eyes, listening to the busy and chaotic sounds outside. With Li Xiu's help, the black abyss poison of the wizened old man had been driven away. After an hour of breathing adjustment, the wounds cut by the black sword were basically healed. He knew that Li Xiu had been standing here quietly for a long time. Until he finished adjusting his breath and the sky was already bright, Li Xiu still didn't move. The wizened old man finally couldn't help asking questions, but it was a pity that Li Xiu seemed not to hear it.
"Brother Dao, if all these people die because of me, is there any difference between me and the evil spirit?" Li Xiu suddenly asked.
The wizened old man had a premonition that something was going to happen, and said: "No. In essence, killing someone for selfish reasons or for justice is the karma of killing. There is no distinction between crime and karma. It's just that if you kill someone for justice, if the merit outweighs the fault, then Being able to provide compensation can be regarded as mitigating the crime.”
