valley
A gust of wind blew by. Hundreds of soldiers were wearing raincoats. In the middle was a man in his forties with a stern face and his hand on the cold hilt of his sword. He just watched the raging fire gradually extinguish in the haze-like autumn rain.
"One, two"
"One, two"
There was a shouting at the entrance of the valley, and a dozen soldiers were pushing the boulders, moving to the rhythm.
"Boom" the boulder rolled up and rolled down several feet. Even with the autumn rain and thick dust and smoke rising up, the slope also shook. Some fragments of stones fell, and the armored soldiers who pushed the stones quickly dodged.
As soon as he pushed it away, a stench mixed with smoke and dust came from the valley. Soldier Jia felt sick and wanted to vomit.
Coughing sounds kept coming, and outside the valley, a team turned around and stepped forward: "Sir, the boulder has been pushed away, and you can enter now."
With a bit of flattery in his voice, the captain covered his mouth with a wet cloth, coughed, and walked inside. After entering, he took a quick look and saw unburned wreckage on the ground.
Horse-shaped, charred bodies wrapped in black charcoal-like armor were scattered everywhere in the valley. Although the captain had experienced hundreds of battles, he couldn't bear it at this time and barely held back from vomiting.
"Sir, General Jian Fang died in battle." The corps commander who inspected the body reported loudly, his face darkened by the smoke from the fireworks that had not yet been extinguished.
The captain was about to speak when he heard a voice in the distance. He glanced at it and immediately ordered: "All units, Eunuch Liao is here."
"Yes, sir."
Hundreds of people lined up immediately. In addition, there were more than a dozen people kneeling on the ground. The captain was also a little uneasy. He was one of Jian Fang's troops and was the last to be responsible for logistics. As a result, he did not catch up and survived.
Eunuch Liao entered under the escort of his personal guards. He looked with a cold face and saw that the valley was scorched black, and a burning smell could not be spread in the valley.
"Ugh!" Eunuch Liao was smelled by the wind, and he felt uncomfortable all over. He took out a handkerchief and covered his mouth. After a while, he recovered, stared at these people, and scolded in a very high-pitched voice: "Trash, trash, there are five hundred of you. Not only have most of them died, but General Jian has also died in the battle. You are extremely incompetent."
"If it weren't for the opportunity to employ people, you would all be executed."
Behind Eunuch Liao stood a young girl, it was Qi Aiguo. She was holding a white fox in her hand. The white fox had smooth fur and a pair of smart eyes. When she looked around, she sensed a foul smell coming from her sensitive sense of smell.
The white fox felt that he was suffocating. He stuck out his tongue, stretched out his paws and lay motionless on Qi Aiguo's hand, looking like he was dying.
But just at this moment, a hint of evil aura came. The white fox's eyes narrowed, he raised his head and looked around. After sniffing again, he shouted angrily: "Zhizhi"
Qi Aiguo hurriedly stretched out his hand to touch the white fox, soothing the angry white fox. His hand felt as smooth and comfortable as fine brocade.
When Eunuch Liao had enough scolding, he stopped, turned to look at Qi Aiguo, and was about to speak, when a burst of smoke blew, and the feeling of nausea resurfaced.
Eunuch Liao covered his mouth with a handkerchief, feeling a little nauseous. After a while, he stopped his reaction and said with a straight face: "Miss Qi, you came to introduce yourself, saying that you have a grudge against Pei Ziyun, and you have the skills to find people in hundreds of miles." , now Pei Ziyun has climbed a rock and escaped into the mountains. This place is full of corpses and the smell of smoke, can you still tell the difference?"
"This time, our family has received orders from King Lu and has controlled Wu Xiang's army. Together with the nearby Xiang army, the number has reached 7,000, in order to hunt down Pei Ziyun."
"As long as you can find someone, King Lu will never be stingy with rewards." Eunuch Liao grinned, showing his teeth, with a ferocious expression: "Don't let our family down."
Qi Aiguo listened, his eyes narrowed slightly, a chill flashed across his small face, and he hugged the white fox and saluted: "Don't worry, father-in-law, he can't escape. He killed my father. He and I are at odds with each other. My fox can smell it. I can catch up with you—Hu’er!”
Qi Aiguo said to the white fox in his arms. After hearing this, the white fox jumped down from his arms, smelled the smell, and moved forward despite being smelly.
"Follow me," Eunuch Liao ordered loudly.
Jingcheng·Daolu Division
The sky was dark, and even though it was daytime, I couldn't see clearly the words in the room. I lit two candles, and Feng Min sat on the armchair, a little bowed, and lowered his head to read the case file. At some unknown moment, white hair quietly appeared on his head. .
Date: October of the ninth year of Da Xu
Location: Chenzhouhu County
Target: Li Quan
The process of the attack: Li Quan was alert and set up an ambush, but Pei Ziyun still rushed out from under the bridge, killed the man, took his head and escaped alive.
There are also detailed subscripts below, describing the personnel, addresses, and processes.
Although it was not the first time he saw it, Feng Min still changed his expression and moved away from the table and closer to the window. At this time, the sky was darker, and the wind made the branches tremble. After watching for a long time, Feng Min sighed: "Three hundred people ambush, but the result is still the same." Kill the general and retreat completely. If the dragon energy is not restrained, the life and death of officials below the governor will be decided by Taoists."
It can be said that if there is no backlash from the dragon's energy, Pei Ziyun can subvert a country just by going into the yamen or even the palace at night and take his head. After a few times, the country will collapse.
"You don't even need to use force to assassinate. If those magic tricks are not restrained by dragon energy, they will first confuse the county magistrate, then confuse the prefect, then confuse the governor, then confuse the prime minister, and finally control the emperor - only five people!"
After sighing for a long time, he turned around and looked at the new report, but seventeen Jianghu people joined in. The leader was Shen Zhen, and it was the document reported by Zhang Ling.
After arriving in Feng Min's hand, this thin piece of paper was followed by a thick appendix. The relevant people had clearly investigated. Feng Min was about to give instructions with his pen down, when suddenly there was a knock on the door: "Sir, we have information. "
Feng Min frowned, put the pen on one side, straightened his body, and said to the outside: "Come in."
A Taoist official came in, handed over a case file in his hand, and said in a hoarse voice: "Sir, this is the seventh express report about Pei Zhenjun."
Feng Min took it and looked at it, then stood up: "Prepare the frame for me, I want to enter the palace."
royal palace
The emperor was lying down, becoming more and more skinny. He was resting with his eyes closed. At this moment, Feng Min asked to see him. Since he had already given the order, the eunuch in red got up and introduced him. Seeing that Feng Min wanted to attend the ceremony, he said, "Your Majesty, please rest quietly." God, don’t yell!”
Feng Min responded and entered, knelt down softly, and knocked three times. The emperor's face moved, he opened his eyes, stared at Feng Min, and said, "Get up."
Feng Min stood up slowly and said, "Your Majesty, Pei Zhenjun's seventh case file has been received."
After saying that he offered it, the eunuch in red took it without handing it over, and said directly: "There were reports three days ago that the seventh goal has been implemented. Today the seventh goal has been completed. The guerrilla general Jian Fang was killed. , not only that, but also burned five hundred people to death, including two hundred cavalry."
"True Lord also asked for credit from seventeen rebels for this matter."
The eunuch in red simply explained the matter in a calm tone. The wrinkles on the emperor's face were motionless and his expression could not be seen clearly. Then he coughed and laughed.
The eunuch in red and Feng Min on one side were shocked.
The emperor is seriously ill and is even more suspicious. Now he is laughing in anger. What should he do
The emperor coughed twice, so he closed his eyes slightly and said, "Reward those who should be rewarded, and punish those who should be punished. I will leave this matter to you to track down. I am tired."
After saying that, he leaned on the couch.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The eunuch in red listened and responded. Seeing that the emperor seemed to have really rested, he breathed a sigh of relief and said to Feng Min: "Feng, please remind me. Let's go out and talk, so as not to disturb His Majesty's rest."
Feng Min responded: "Yes, father-in-law."
The two of them came out of the palace and stood under the eaves. No one was around. The eunuch in red looked solemn: "Is Pei Ziyun really invincible? I read the report. He killed a general surrounded by heavy soldiers and took his head. It's really disappointing. I can’t believe it.”
Feng Min leaned over and took out the seventh quick revenge letter, pointed at one place, and said: "Look, Pei Ziyun is also injured, which means that he is not invulnerable or invincible. Our Daolu Division records that Taoists must rely on blessed places. Only then will the scope of blessed land be rapidly replenished.”
"Outside, although it can be replenished, the speed is very slow. Pei Ziyun's mana should be exhausted now."
"Look, the first few assassinations were not only easy, but also without fireworks, but now they look embarrassed."
The eunuch in red listened and took a few steps, but his face was still heavy.
"But how can anyone underestimate such power? He killed seven generals and thousands of soldiers. This is really terrifying and frightening. I was shocked when I read it." The eunuch in red said coldly, his face became more solemn, and after a moment Feeling that he shouldn't say this in front of Feng Min, he asked again: "I heard that King Lu was furious?"
"Yes, Eunuch Huang." Feng Min responded: "We heard news from King Lu's secret room that King Lu has laid a dragnet. Although the seventh person was killed accidentally, we took the opportunity to lock in the approximate location. I heard that Eunuch Liao personally led the team, and together with the troops, tens of thousands of people were mobilized."
"Liao Qi?"
The eunuch in red pondered, and Feng Min quickly said: "Yes, this is the person who accompanies King Lu. He is not only diligent in martial arts, but also resourceful. He is the person King Lu values most."
"I know this person." The eunuch in red said. Liao Qi certainly knew him. He was his "nephew" before in the palace. He was the closest eunuch to King Lu. This person went out in person, which shows that King Lu has some affection for Pei Ziyun. I was filled with hatred, but it was understandable. With the successive assassinations, King Lu's military layout had problems, disrupting the rhythm and giving the court more opportunities to adjust.
"The army is searching. I wonder if Lord Pei Zhen can escape?" In fact, this kind of encirclement and suppression was only to this extent by the imperial court.
"My father-in-law, you must not underestimate this person. There are many deeds of earthly immortals in the ancient immortal biographies. They are often able to do things that ordinary people cannot. There are many miraculous things, which are really scary."
"Hmph." Eunuch Huang listened to Feng Min's words and sneered: "You also said that this person is injured. If the sword can be applied to him, he must have exhausted his magic power. Although I don't practice Taoism, I have read the secret files. All supernatural phenomena are caused by magical power."
The eunuch took a few steps, narrowed his eyes slightly, and sneered: "Pei Ziyun, let me see what the Earth Immortal can do."
(End of chapter)