On the hillside, you can see that there is still panic in the town from a distance. The wind blows from a distance, carrying coldness and the faint smell of blood. Pei Ziyun reaches out and brushes his hand, and a flash of light flashes. The blood stains on his body during the killing gradually fade away. It faded away, and my whole body was clean again.
After doing this, Pei Ziyun glanced at Zhang Ling who was coming over. Zhang Ling couldn't help but trembled and stood bowed with a smile.
There was mist floating in the sky. Pei Ziyun didn't say anything for now. He took out an oilcloth and opened it. It was a rice ball. Although it was simple, it was full of rice balls and had beef jerky. He slowly used it up and then said: "Han Ziyuan is dead." , the one closest to us is the guerrilla general Shipu."
"This person captured Baitai County just recently. However, this person has thousands of soldiers and the war is tense. It is impossible for him to be stationed in just one county. And now he doesn't know that I killed Han Ziyuan."
"Get the map." After saying this, Pei Ziyun frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then ordered Zhang Ling.
After Zhang Ling heard this, he quickly found a roll of maps in his luggage. He respectfully opened it and handed it over. Pei Ziyun took it and read it, and thought for a moment.
"There are many dangers in the county, but the waterway is smooth. The only way for Shipu to go back is here - Dafeng Ferry." Pei Ziyun pointed with his finger, with a cold expression: "I will wait there and kill him in one fell swoop."
"Zhenjun, what do you want me to do?" Zhang Ling stepped forward and said in a humble tone.
How can such force not make people despair? That's all. With such force, he and others are also counselors and assistants. As long as they make some money, they can get promoted and make a fortune.
"You just need to contact the government and cooperate with me in logistics and intelligence. I will take care of the rest myself." Pei Ziyun stared at the map and said.
"Yes." Zhang Ling swallowed and responded, but his heart became uneasy. Is Pei Ziyun planning to solve the problem by himself and show off his military power to the court
Gale Ferry
Raindrops fell at the ferry, creating countless waves on the river. The surrounding hills were withered and yellow, and dead leaves fluttered in the wind and rain and fell into the river. From time to time, fish jumped up and fell into the water again.
On the hillside, a Taoist official in his thirties, with a cold face, high cheekbones and thin lips, exuding a sense of solemnity, was looking from a high place. This place is close to the Gale Ferry. Looking down from this position, one can see a large area of the mountain. The entire area is covered.
I don't know how much time passed, but there was faint movement in the distance. The Taoist official raised his thick sword eyebrows slightly, pressed the hilt of the sword with his hand, and lowered his body to look.
Below is the army of King Lu Lu, with bright flags and a line of soldiers fighting in silence. The leader is Shi Pu. The Taoist official was overjoyed when he saw it. He took out the talisman and his aura lit up.
"Tap tap" the sound of the armored soldiers moving forward startled many birds in the forest to fly. In the rain, the soldiers all supported the general and moved forward. Occasionally, if someone fell into the muddy water, they would jump up immediately and continue on their way.
Shipu was riding a tall horse. He looked a bit like a frail scholar. His eyebrows were slightly raised, and he showed the coldness and murderous intent of a general. Behind him were a steady stream of infantry, numbering over a thousand people.
Suddenly, a horse came galloping on the road ahead. Just as the muddy horse stood firm, a soldier rolled down from the saddle, saluted Shipu and said: "General, we are waiting for the scout battalion to search in groups. There is no enemy ambush nearby." .”
"It's just that the water rose at Gale Ferry, and all the temporary wooden bridges that were there collapsed, and there was only one boat."
Shipu reined in his horse, stared at the soldiers and asked, "What happened to the ship?"
"I asked the ferryman at the ferry and he said that General Liang Wuyuanliang had transferred the ship to transport grain." Shipu frowned and said nothing for a while. He looked at the distance and said to the soldiers: "Let's go and take a look. .”
As he said this, a dozen riders rode forward and arrived at the Gale Ferry. They saw water pouring down in the rain and rolling in sheets. The already wet ferry soldiers were exhausted and greeted them with salutes.
Shi Pu looked intently at the other side. He could vaguely see someone on the other side, who seemed to be still shouting. Surrounded by a long stretch of reeds, which were already withered and yellow, he looked back and asked, "Who is that side?"
"General, we are also from the ferry, but the wooden bridge is broken. We are checking it, but now there is only one boat, do you think?"
Shipu looked at the increasingly dark sky, turned to the lieutenant and said: "A boat is also fine, send people to transport troops, hundreds of people will go over first, and check the surroundings to avoid an ambush.
This was an old saying, and the deputy general immediately responded and arranged for people to cross the river.
The ferry was not too big, but it was crowded, with hundreds of people standing on it. Seeing the ferrymen shouting, the boat slowly crossed the river, and in less than a moment, it reached the other side.
The infantry and scouts on the ship rushed down and checked the surroundings. Seeing no traces of enemy activity, the infantry lined up and waited. The ship came back again. Several times in a row, two hundred people passed by, and they were all confirmed to be safe.
The lieutenant general looked back and said: "General, there is no one ambushing you across the way, but the autumn rain is too cold, and it will hurt your body if you get wet for a long time. There is a post station opposite, so you can go over and change your clothes and warm yourself by the fire. Mark down to do these chores."
Shipu agreed and got on the boat. The nobles got on the boat. They couldn't be crowded like the soldiers and couldn't even stand. There was a lot of space left. But even so, there were fifty soldiers guarding the surroundings, and some were responsible for rowing. .
"I thought that the prince was in trouble, and we were going to break the jade, but the imperial army couldn't help but fight and retreated. It seems that the prince is really destiny and has no opponent." Shipu stepped on the deck, which was a little bumpy, and sighed towards the river. There was a sound.
The deputy general followed and smiled after hearing this: "Yes, every time there is a war in the prince's army, there will be talents in large numbers. The general's lieutenant Han Ziyuan is also a talent, but he is a little more brutal."
"Haha, even though I am a scholar, I understand this truth!" After listening to the deputy general's words, Shipu laughed: "Extraordinary times use extraordinary people. As long as they can win, what does it matter if they are cruel?"
"That's what the general said." The deputy general said with a smile. King Lu has won consecutive victories, and those who follow him will naturally have a bright future.
A waterbird crossed the water on the river, grabbed a fish, and headed into the distance. On the river bank, there were large reeds, all of which were a little withered and yellow.
At this time, among the reeds, there was a small boat that was only one person long. Pei Ziyun stepped on it and looked at Shi Pu's arrangements. He couldn't help but laugh: "I'm being cautious, but my fate is gone. What can I do?"
As he spoke, he touched the boat with his feet, and the boat immediately broke through the waves and moved forward like an open sailboat without any resistance.
The ship was still out of sight. Shipu thought of Uncle Zhongqin and said to the lieutenant: "I heard that Uncle Zhongqin died. Who did he kill him?"
The deputy general heard the question and sneered: "Your Majesty is your destined son, but this loyal and diligent man dares to use his arms as a chariot and goes against your Majesty. It would be a shame to die."
After finishing speaking, he pondered for a moment and then added: "But there are rumors that Pei Ziyun killed him. It is said that Uncle Zhongqin was devoted to public service and was suspicious of Pei Ziyun, so the two had a grudge."
Listening to the words of the deputy general, Shipu first nodded and then shook his head: "The legends are mostly nonsense. Although Pei Ziyun is a Taoist, he is a man who has passed the imperial examination. He knows the rules and has a good reputation. How can he risk the disapproval of the world? Such a thing?"
"General, many Taoists know magic. They have sharp weapons and murderous intentions. To be honest, Mr. Xie in front of me also used magic to gain the king's favor."
"Actually, this is also breaking the rules." Seeing that there was no one else around, the deputy general whispered: "General, in terms of military position, I am your deputy general, and in terms of relationship, I am your brother-in-law. I know that you admire Pei Ziyun, but for a moment At that time, you are now King Lu's guerrilla general, with a bright future."
"But Pei Ziyun killed Mr. Xie and was deeply hated by the king and could not speak for him. Moreover, this man is a Taoist and a true king, not of my race. His heart must be different, and he may really dare to risk the disapproval of the world. "
"Yes, what you are saying is that life is unpredictable!" Shipu pondered for a long time, and then smiled bitterly: "Originally, I was also a scholar, and my family had heirlooms of poems and books, but who would have thought that when my family fell into decline, I became a lilac A bloody military man."
"General, don't you also have a large family now? You have already reached the fifth rank, faster than the Jinshi in the imperial examination. When King Lu ascends the throne, there will always be a title. We do not ask for a prince, a hereditary uncle, and then teach the children at home to read Wouldn’t it be more beautiful to write poetry and books?”
The deputy general persuaded with a smile. After hearing this, Shipu sighed and did not answer, but just chanted:
"You must be satisfied in life, and don't let the golden bottle stand empty against the moon."
"I am born with talents that will be useful, and I will come back after all the money I have spent."
After reading it, he sighed: "Good poetry. Will this kind of talent, which has been rare for hundreds of years, also fall into the dust? Now everyone has his own master. It is really unimaginable to face each other. It is impossible to say that it will be a good fight."
"Prince Lu is the destined emperor, even if Pei Ziyun is just a mantis trying to pull a chariot, he will not end well." The deputy general said, and at this moment, he saw the water on the river rushing and creating eddies, and a black dot came quickly from the distance. Someone on the boat made a noise and shouted: "No one is allowed to come near!"
This incident immediately attracted everyone's attention. Many soldiers on the boat drew their weapons. They saw this small boat with no wind and no sails, and it was rushing like an arrow. They were very close in an instant, and there was a person on the boat stepping on it. When the boat came, although I couldn't see my face clearly, my clothes were blown by the wind and my demeanor was as beautiful as a fairy.
Seeing that the shouting was ineffective, the deputy general's expression changed. He only glanced at it and shouted loudly: "Crossbowmen, prepare in formation immediately."
The people on the boat arrived too suddenly. What kind of people are they but assassins? Even if he wasn't an assassin, he would be damned if he got close to a big ship.
As he spoke, the boat was as fast as an arrow, no more than twenty feet away. After a moment of panic, the crossbowman stood on the side of the boat, the mechanism sounded, the bow string was tightened, and the arrow tip flashed with cold light.
The personal soldiers are even more well-trained, surrounding the commander and generals tightly, and are ready to fight at any time.
Looking at the fast boat getting closer and closer, the lieutenant's eyes were solemn. How powerful is his martial arts to be able to step on the boat like an arrow? Or is there a magician
"Yes, it's a Taoist!" He got closer and saw the assassin's clothes clearly. The deputy general suddenly understood Uncle Zhongqin. These Taoists possess strange skills, either to confuse the king or assassinate the general. They are truly the best in the world. The giant beetles are far more harmful than the rangers.
These thoughts flashed past, and the lieutenant shouted loudly: "Get ready, shoot!"
Following an order, the sound of "buzzing" strings could be heard endlessly. Although there were only a dozen strings, they shot down in a volley, black and heavy, like a dark cloud falling with the breath of death.
(End of chapter)