The horses galloped all the way, and they had traveled an unknown number of miles. As the sun set, General Di Qing separated from his subordinates, took Fu Xiaoyin, and a man named Han Guangyao, and entered Yanzhou with Bai Yutian and Wushan Taoist. In the city.
After entering the building, the five of them dusted off their bodies, washed themselves, sat at a table, and had dinner.
After drinking for three rounds, everyone started to talk and chatted happily.
Di Qing learned that Bai Yutian's family lived on the shore of Poyang Lake, thousands of miles away from Yanzhou, so he came alone, so he must have something going on. Someone said earlier that he was a masterpiece from the Xia Kingdom, and they had some doubts in their hearts. In view of Fu Xiaoyin's trust in Bai Yutian, he raised his wine glass and greeted each other: "Brother Bai, you have come all the way to Yanzhou, but what big things do you have to do?" If there's anything I can do for you, brother, just send me a message on Zhihu, don't be polite."
Bai Yutian glanced at Fu Xiaoyin and saw him nodding slightly. He quickly drank the wine in the glass, stood up and filled the glass, returned the favor to General Di Qing, and replied truthfully: "To be honest with General Di, I'm coming to Yanzhou Mansion this time. Because I don’t know how to deal with something properly, I would like to ask Mr. Fan, the Deputy Envoy of Shaanxi Economic Strategy and Comfort, for some advice and enlightenment. If the general can introduce me, I will be very grateful." He drank the cup in one gulp and drank it first. In respect.
Di Qing said happily: "Brother Bai, it is fate to meet thousands of miles away from the city, and it is fate to drink together at the same table in the house. Since there is fate, there is a reason not to introduce them."
After drinking the wine in the glass, he continued: "But then again, Brother Bai, you have to know that Mr. Fan, the pacifier, is the most beautiful man in the Song Dynasty. He has the ability to recognize people, be useful to others, and drive people." His authority is tolerant and able to convince others of his virtue. He is busy with his schedule to receive us. If he is not happy after hearing what you say, or slams the table and scolds his mother, then it is better for us not to go. Don't you think so?"
Bai Yutian smiled and replied: "Don't worry, General Di. For me, this matter is a private matter, but for Mr. Fan, it can be said to be a public matter. As long as public and private matters are distinguished, and people are treated with morality, even if Master Fan cannot give me advice, Even if you enlighten me a little, you won't get angry, let alone slap the table and scold your mother."
Di Qing smiled and said: "Since Brother Bai is so confident, let's have a good dinner and I will accompany you."
Fu Xiaoyin filled the wine glass, and Bai Yutian gave Di Qing a toast and said, "Thank you so much, General Di. I can't thank you enough. Please!"
Di Qing finished the drink in one gulp and started eating with the other four people.
The wine is good and one is a little tipsy; the food is full and seven points are served and everyone comes down from the table.
Bai Yutian packed up his appearance, followed Di Qing, walked out of the building, and walked towards Yanzhou Zhizhou Yamen.
Yanzhou is located on the Loess Plateau in the northwest, with a vast territory and sparsely populated areas. The Yanzhou Prefecture is not very big.
When they arrived at the Zhizhou government office, the guards told him that Master Fan was in the backyard of the government office, so the two of them went looking for him.
Entering the backyard, Bai Yutian saw a woman. He was surprised at first, then happy. He was so happy that he ran forward and asked happily: "Jinlian, why are you here?"
Jin Lian was very happy to see Bai Yutian, and was about to reply when she saw Di Qing walking quickly, so she swallowed her words and laughed away.
Di Qing said respectfully and politely: "I've met Madam Ru. Please say hello to Madam."
Bai Yutian stood aside and was very puzzled when he heard the words "Madam Ru", but he didn't dare to ask directly.
Jin Lian returned the gift to Di Qing, smiled at Bai Yutian and said, "Brother Bai, why are you here in the northwest? What's the matter?"
Bai Yutian saw that Di Qing was respectful to Jin Lian, so he couldn't help but be a little more cautious, and carefully answered: "I have something difficult to solve, so I came to Yanzhou Mansion to ask Mr. Fan for some guidance and enlightenment."
Jin Lian asked with a smile: "Which Master Fan are you looking for?"
Bai Yutian replied: "Looking for the appeasement envoy of Shaanxi Economic Strategy, Fan Zhongyan, Mr. Fan."
Jin Lian smiled happily and said, "Then follow me in."
Bai Yutian said happily: "Sister, do you really know Mr. Fan?"
Jin Lian turned around and smiled and said: "I know you, I know you. I'm very familiar." She led Bai Yutian into the courtyard and shouted cheerfully at the door of the first room: "Master, we have a guest."
As the voice passed, a man walked out of the door of a room. He was more than seven feet tall, with a square face, broad nose, sword-shaped eyebrows and phoenix eyes, thick lips, big ears, and a beautiful beard. At a glance, he was wearing a long gown, and his expression was slightly meticulous; he had a smile on his face, and his temperament seemed approachable.
Bai Yutian was overjoyed to see him. He quickly stepped forward and saluted, "Junior Bai Yutian has met Mr. Fan and wants to say hello to him."
When Di Qing was about to salute and say hello, Mr. Fan stretched out his hand and shook it slightly. Di Qing understood and waited quietly.
Mr. Fan said happily to Bai Yutian: "Jade-faced monkey!"
Bai Yutian cupped his hands and bowed: "Sir, now that you have grown up, you will be a jade-faced gentleman."
Mr. Fan smiled and said: "Yes, yes, the jade-faced gentleman. Do you still remember "Travel to Mount Lushan"?"
Bai Yutian smiled and said: "When I grow up, I will give you a masterpiece. How dare you forget me?"
Mr. Fan smiled and said: "Remember it well. Read it and listen to it."
The white jade sky read loudly: "The five elders wandered leisurely according to the boat, and the green ladder and cloud path made it a harmonious journey. The clouds opened and the waterfall shadows hung on thousands of doors, and the rain passed through the pine springs for ten miles. What can I gain from the love of guests? The monk said that there is no honor or disgrace here." From now on, I understand the purpose of freedom more and more, and listen to the ups and downs of the furnace of creation."
Mr. Fan was very happy after hearing this and said: "Then the Wulao Peak was not flattened by your master and apprentice, right?"
Bai Yutian smiled and replied: "The mountain peaks stand tall and remain the same for thousands of years, and they remain youthful forever."
Mr. Fan smiled and said: "You are so young forever. Watch tea in the study."
Bai Yutian bowed and said, "Thank you, sir!"
Di Qing bowed and said politely: "Thank you, sir!"
The three of them entered the study and sat down. Jin Lian and a maid brought tea. The three of them drank it and enjoyed themselves happily.
Suddenly, I heard a faint voice coming from the front: "There is an assassin, catch the assassin." The voice gradually became denser and louder.
Di Qing was startled, stood up and bowed: "My lord, I will go and have a look." He walked out quickly.
Only then did Bai Yutian understand. He stood up and bowed and said: "I don't know, sir, I am the one who is here to appease you. If there is any disrespect, please forgive me. No, please forgive me."
Fan Zhongyan stood up, smiled, held up Bai Yutian's arm, and said: "You kid, what's wrong with you? Do you want to forgive me? If you call me sir, it means that you regard me as a teacher, and there is affection between you and me." You call me "Sir", but there is nothing between you and me except superiority and inferiority. Isn't that chilling?"
Bai Yutian bowed and said, "Thank you, sir."
Fan Zhongyan said: "It's sir."
Bai Yutian bowed and changed his words: "Thank you, sir."
"Let's go out and take a look." Fan Zhongyan walked out of the room, followed closely by Bai Yutian.
After leaving the backyard, we came to the back hall. On the field in front of the back hall, we saw a group of officers and soldiers fighting with two masked men. From time to time, someone fell down, and from time to time, someone got up. It was a mess. The two assassins had no intention of fighting with the officers and soldiers and just rushed inside. It seemed that they could not find the target they wanted to assassinate for a while.
Bai Yutian saw that although many of the officers and soldiers were outnumbered, they were only injured and no one was standing still. So he relaxed and came to Di Qing's side with Lord Fan and asked: "General Di, do assassins often appear in the house? ?”
Di Qing saluted Mr. Fan and replied: "There are many agents of the Xia Kingdom spying on secrets on this frontier fortress, and it is impossible to guard against them. But it is rare to sneak into the government office to carry out assassinations so blatantly. I only heard about it some time ago. , Mr. Han Qi, the deputy envoy of Jingyuan Road Manager and Comforter, was assassinated late at night."
Bai Yutian asked: "Is Mr. Han okay?"
Di Qing replied: "It's strange to say that the assassin sneaked into the government office. He clearly had a chance to succeed, but he couldn't bear to do it and ran away."
Di Qing saw the two assassins moving forward with unstoppable force, heading towards him, and exclaimed: "No!" He stepped in front of Master Fan, like a huge shield.
Bai Yutian followed and asked, "General Di, what's going on?"
Di Qing said: "The assassin seems to have recognized you, Sir."
Bai Yutian heard this and hurriedly jumped up, flying in twos and threes, overcoming all obstacles and blocking the assassin.
An assassin trembled slightly when he saw Bai Yutian.
When another assassin saw Bai Yutian, he quickly thrust his sword towards his chest.
Bai Yutian stretched out his palms and clamped the tip of the sword with two fingers of his left hand. He was about to strike out with his right hand when he smelled a woman's body fragrance and couldn't bear to do it. He quickly clamped the sword with both palms and moved forward with both hands. When the palm came close to the hilt of the sword, internal energy was transferred into the palm. With a strong shock, the sword broke from the hilt. The assassin was shaken away by the remaining force on the hilt and involuntarily took three steps back.
The assassin's companion saw this and raised his sword, just to repel Bai Yutian who was approaching.
Bai Yutian held the sword between his palms, and was about to use his inner strength to break the sword as he did before, but he smelled the familiar fragrance emanating from the assassin. He was startled, and was in a trance for a moment, not knowing what to do with himself.
When the other assassin saw this, he quickly pulled out his dagger and stabbed his companion in the waist, for some unknown reason.
Bai Yutian hurriedly let go of the sword, grabbed the dagger with one hand, and unbearably struck the assassin with a palm, knocking him away.
The assassin's life was not good, and it was already dark. The soldiers mistakenly thought that the assassin was attacking them. In order to protect themselves, they thrust out their spears and hit the assassin in the back. The assassin was stabbed by five or six spears, fell to the ground, and never got up again.
The assassin in front of Bai Yutian saw this, rushed over, hugged her, and said forcefully: "Junior sister!"
As soon as the words came out, Bai Yutian's heart froze, and he was sure that he was Cui Yingying.
The injured assassin pushed Cui Yingying away and said, "I don't need your kindness, get out of here!" He rolled to the ground again.
At this time, a general shouted: "Take it down."
Master Fan saw that Bai Yutian's left hand was dripping with blood. He stepped forward and said loudly: "Everyone, step back."
Di Qing followed up, glanced at Lord Fan, saw his serious expression, and said loudly: "Didn't you hear what your Lord said? Everyone, please step back."
"Yes, sir." The general led the soldiers out of the back hall, but they didn't go far. He thought he would be there if there was any trouble, so he wouldn't be guilty of dereliction of duty.
The injured assassin held a dagger in his hand and slowly crawled towards Master Fan. His eyes were full of killing intent. The blood flowing from her back had already soaked her clothes. As she crawled forward, her clothes were dyed red. land.
Seeing this, Di Qing pulled out the sword from his waist and walked towards the assassin. Just as he was about to stab the assassin's waist with his sword, Master Fan quickly stopped him and said, "General Di, there's no need." Di Qing took back his sword and stood in front of Master Fan. .
Bai Yutian saw that the woman's injuries were too serious and could not be saved. He stepped forward and slapped the woman on the top of her head. The woman became quiet and there was no more movement.
Cui Yingying ran forward, hugged the woman, and cried: "Junior sister, why are you so stupid!"
It turns out that the woman stabbed Cui Yingying with her sword because she wanted Bai Yutian to stop the disaster. Even if the assassination failed, she could still kill Bai Yutian.
Bai Yutian felt a sharp pain in his palm, and then he realized that he had been poisoned. In an instant, he collapsed on the ground, took out a pill from his arms and took it. The true energy spread throughout his body, healing the wounds and removing the poison.
Di Qing didn't know what was going on with Bai Yutian, but he saw steam rising from his head and sweat dripping from his forehead. It was strange!
