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After some exchanges, Yuan Fang resigned, and Song Yanqing sent Xu Yitian to accompany him. In fact, he was just to watch over Yuan Fang and not let him escape. For Song Yanqing, whether Yuanfang would accept the recruitment was another matter. At least he couldn't let Yuanfang ruin his good deeds and wanted to control Nanshan Temple in his own hands for the time being.
After Yuan Fang left, Song Yanqing couldn't help laughing and scolded, "This bear demon is quite interesting."
Chen Guishuo came up to him, blinked, and said: "Bear, golden hair, hair is invulnerable! Senior brother, do you have any impression?"
Song Yanqing's eyes narrowed slightly, and he nodded slightly and said: "As soon as he took off his clothes to reveal the golden fur, I could see it. The golden king bear in the book of strange beasts has strong defensive power with its hair woven armor, which is very rare. We actually met him here. Looking at him like this, he probably has little contact with people in the cultivation world, otherwise such a weak cultivation level would dare to expose himself easily. Don’t worry, we’ll talk about the rest later, it’s up to him Whether you know the truth or not, do what you have to do first.”
Chen Guishuo said "hmm" and found that this bear demon was also very lucky. If it hadn't been completely transformed into a golden retriever to resist, he would have been killed by them at the beginning.
Later, Chen Guishuo accompanied Song Yanqing to walk around Nanshan Temple and observe the environment in preparation.
After the three of them left the Shangqing Sect, they drove almost non-stop all the way, just to arrive early to arrange the arrangements. This journey benefited from Song Yanqing's background, and they could find inns along the way to change horses. Otherwise, the three of them would not be able to withstand such a journey...
The bright moon shines on the river, and there are tents along the riverside, and the rolling waves of the river reflect the moon.
There is a pavilion on the rocks on the bank of the river, which looks a bit dilapidated. Shang Chaozong leaned on the railing with his hands behind his hands and looked at the moonlight on the river.
Lan Ruoting came from not far away, walked slowly into the pavilion, and asked, "Your Majesty, do you have concerns about Jiang Chou Mian?"
Shang Chaozong sighed softly, "Although I am confident and full of morale, we know our situation well. There is no powerful magician to protect us, and we don't know if we can reach the fiefdom safely. After passing Guangyi County, it is not far from Cangwu County. , and towards the end I became more and more worried.”
Lan Ruoting comforted him: "Your Highness, don't worry. Before we get those hundred thousand crow generals, we won't have much risk along the way and we should arrive safely. I'm worried about the fiefdom. The imperial court may have done it beforehand." Prepare."
Shang Chaozong turned around and said, "I am considering whether it is necessary for us to go to Cangwu County under the current circumstances."
Lan Ruoting looked solemn and waved his hands repeatedly: "Your Majesty, you must not do it. The court must have spies along the way. If we go there honestly, we can still be safe. If we lose control and deviate from the direction, we are afraid that we will attract people immediately." In addition, it is not without reason that the subordinates worked hard in the capital to push them to set the place of exile for the prince in the fiefdom of Cangwu County. When the late king was still alive, Cangwu County was slightly prepared to have a family. This is why the prince The last hope, we have no available resources at hand, so we can’t give up easily!”
Shang Chaozong nodded silently and said, "I hope I can give an explanation to these brothers who are determined to follow you to death!"
At this moment, Guan Tie, one of the five centurions, strode over, followed by a white-haired old man with a slight lame leg.
The two of them entered the pavilion one after another. Guan Tie cupped his fists and reported, "Your Majesty, Uncle Fang is here."
The white-haired old man knelt on one knee and saluted, and said with a trembling voice: "Little man Fang Ping, see the young prince... no, see the prince!"
"Uncle Fang, please get up quickly!" Shang Chaozong rushed forward and helped the old man up with his own hands.
This old man was originally a soldier under Ning Wang Shang Jianbo. Later, he was injured on the battlefield and had inconvenience in his legs and feet. He retired and returned to his hometown, where his family lived in this area.
When he stood up, Lan Ruoting asked, "Fang Ping, are the tools for crossing the river that I sent you to prepare in advance ready?"
Fang Ping shook his head in shame and said, "The villain is incompetent. I have only prepared a few rafts so far."
Lan Ruoting frowned, "There are dozens of people, but we have only prepared a few rafts these days. What's going on?" Back then, Shang Jianbo let some soldiers retire and placed them in this area. It was not for no reason, just to prepare for emergencies. The need of the hour.
Fang Ping sighed: "Mr. Lan doesn't know something. After Feng Lingbo, the governor of Guangxi County, supported his own troops, he had several conflicts with the imperial army, which inevitably affected the nearby villages. In addition, the young men and women were forcibly recruited as soldiers. We, dozens of Half of the people died, and the other half were captured by Feng Lingbo's people. We don't know whether they are dead or alive. Only the villain escaped because he was too old and had inconvenient legs and feet, so he was looked down upon."
Lan Ruoting fell into silence.
"That's it! Uncle Fang, don't worry too much, I can't blame you." Shang Chaozong comforted him after hearing this, and turned back to point upstream along the river, "If I remember correctly, there is a bridge at the narrow part of the river upstream. If it doesn't work, Let’s take a long detour.”
Lan Ruoting smiled bitterly and said: "My lord, I don't know. The several conflicts between Feng Lingbo and the imperial army are all concerned by the subordinates. In order to prevent the imperial army from sneak attacks, all the ships along the river are controlled by Feng Lingbo. Everyone on the river can All the bridges going back and forth were destroyed by Feng Lingbo. If we really wanted to take a long detour, we would have to take a detour of at least 800 miles away. We, the people, might not be able to get around it in a few days. After we get around the river, we have to take a long detour again. The gain outweighs the loss, so it’s better to build rafts to cross the river!”
Zong of the Shang Dynasty thought for a while, and then said decisively: "In that case, let's cut down the wood after dawn!"
The matter was settled like this. Guan Tiegang sent Fang Ping away to rest. Shang Shuqing, who was wearing a gauze hat, came over with a guqin in her arms, followed by several people carrying food boxes.
Seeing her situation, Shang Chaozong couldn't help but said happily: "Qing'er, it seems that she has become more refined."
Shang Shuqing shook her head and said: "Brother, I'm afraid those two don't want to talk to us. With such a beautiful time and beautiful scenery, why not invite us to have a few drinks? Qing'er is willing to play the piano for you all to have fun. Maybe it can relieve your worries if you come here. .”
Shang Chaozong hesitated and said: "I want you to play the piano to entertain me? The princess is so condescending, Qing'er, do you think too highly of them?"
Shang Shuqing said: "Brother, it is not shameful to treat a corporal with a virtuous person. Even if the other party is not a virtuous person, we are in such a situation. How can we talk about being condescending or not? It is only right to treat him as a guest and treat him warmly. There is nothing wrong with him. If the other party is really a wise man, it would be better if he can help him. Brother, in our situation, we are not afraid of making more friends, but we are afraid of having no friends. Taking a step back, it is also good to have less enemies and get together easily. What do you think? ?”
Lan Ruoting secretly sighed in her heart, this princess is extremely smart and has a heart that is hard for a man to match. It's a pity that she is a girl, otherwise she could have accomplished a lot!
"It's true that I have short-sighted eyes and have learned a lesson!" Shang Chaozong sincerely bowed his hand, looking like he had been taught a lesson, which made Shang Shuqing chuckle.
Shang Chaozong also smiled, turned around and nodded to Lan Ruoting, indicating to him to invite him.
Unexpectedly, Shang Shuqing said: "Let's go and invite him together. It will also appear more sincere."
Shang Chaozong nodded, "That's fine!"
So Shang Shuqing placed the guqin and gave instructions for the soldiers to prepare the food and wine before heading there with Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting.
The three of them found the tent where Niu Youdao was resting. As they approached, Shang Chaozong, who was walking in front, paused and felt something tripped on his foot.
Before anyone here could realize what was going on, a figure had already rolled out from under the curtain. Yuan Gang's strong body suddenly appeared and blocked the outside. He held a dagger behind his wrist and stared at the three of them eagerly. .
Both Shang Shuqing and Lan Ruoting noticed Shang Chaozong's abnormality. They looked along his feet and found that Shang Chaozong had tripped on a silk thread.
The three of them couldn't help but look at each other. They dared to believe that someone had quietly placed an early warning device in the shallow grass. Once someone approached the tent, they would be immediately discovered by the people in the tent. Niu Youdao had never done anything like this around the tent before. They had been exposed to it earlier and didn't notice it. Needless to say who installed this device, the three of them looked at Yuan Gang together.
Shang Chaozong looked at Yuan Gang with more and more interest. With so many people staring at him, no one noticed that Yuan Gang had secretly done something.
Seeing it was them, Yuan Gang's voice was as cold as his face, "What's the matter?"
Zongdao of the Shang Dynasty said: "I have been traveling all the way and have not received good hospitality. It is rare to encounter such a beautiful scenery on such a good day as today. I have prepared some wine and food by the river. Please invite Master and Brother Yuan to have a few drinks together!"
Yuan Gang said coldly: "No need, the Master has gone to sleep!"
The three of them were stunned for a moment, thinking they were in trouble, but suddenly Niu Youdao's voice came out of the tent, "Do you have any late night snacks?"
As soon as the curtain was lifted, Niu Youdao came out, brushing the ponytail on his shoulder, looked at the three of them, his eyes flickered, and he added cheerfully: "Is there any late night snack?"
"Supper...supper? Oh, there is a midnight snack. It's in the pavilion by the river. Please enjoy it with Master!" Shang Chaozong extended his hand to invite.
Niu Youdao raised his head and glanced towards the pavilion by the river, then turned back and asked Yuan Gang: "Are you hungry? If not, I'll go and sleep in your bed." After that, he returned to Shang Chaozong and said, "Thank you for your hard work. please!"
Several people turned around and left, and Yuan Gang ducked back into the tent.
The three people from Shang Chaozong thought that Yuan Gang had really gone back to sleep. Unexpectedly, Yuan Gang quickly stepped out again with a sword in his hand, which was Niu Youdao's sword. He didn't say whether he was hungry or not, and followed Niu Youdao silently, looking around with a vague look on his face.
When he arrived at the pavilion by the river, Niu Youdao wandered back and forth for a while, and finally stopped to lean on the railing. He looked at the bright moon and the river waves and sighed, "It is indeed a beautiful scene on a good day!"
"Master, please take a seat!" Shang Chaozong stood up and invited warmly.
Niu Youdao took his seat with a smile on his face, and Lan Ruoting also took his seat as a foil. Yuan Gang, on the other hand, had no intention of doing so and stood guard behind Niu Youdao with a sword.
"Brother Yuan, please!" Shang Chaozong extended his hand to signal.
Yuan Gang said coldly: "I'm not hungry!" He didn't give any face, which made Shang Chaozong feel embarrassed.
Niu Youdao, on the other hand, came to the rescue and said: "He is just a person like this. He is stubborn and has no understanding of the world. I don't know how many times I have told him, but it is still useless. Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about him."