"Broken?"
The scholar's words sounded like thunder in Gong Xichou's ears.
He asked hurriedly, "What about the Magistrate of Longwu?"
Although Gong Xichou is obsessed with playing beads and vocal music all day long, and only helps in wars, it does not mean that he has no understanding of the surrounding forces. Previously, Xin State was strong and regarded Shiwu as an insignificant subsidiary. Now that Geng State is in charge, it also regards Shiwu as a sucker who can take advantage. Shiwu is a big sucker who allows others to bully and oppress him.
However, Gong Xichou didn't think so.
Be it Shiwu or Beimo.
Both have one common feature.
Born in vast but resource-poor land.
Although the area available for physical activities is large, the material output of this land is far from meeting the needs of their ambitions. In addition, the neighbors are rich and powerful, and the deep-rooted jealousy and disgust continue to ferment and decay over time.
The arrogance of the Shiwu who claim to be the center of the world, and the thieves' style of hiding themselves and constantly stealing and using it for their own benefit, are more or less related to their lack of resources. The more they are suppressed, the more powerful the rebound will be once they gain power.
Gong Xichou had received news that before Shen Tang took office in Longwu County, the county seat of Longwu County had been massacred by the Ten Crows. The methods used were cruel and brutal, such as dragging the common people in the county seat to death, using hooks to break open the abdomen of a boy and hook out his internal organs...
After being captured, women were raped and humiliated.
In the eyes of the Shiwu people, their actions were not considered killing, because they did not kill living people, but rather despicable, lowly, dirty thieves who shamelessly occupied the wealth that belonged to them. Moreover, this kind of thinking is not unique to a few people.
It is deeply rooted in the hearts of every militant. And all the Ten Crows, from top to bottom, regardless of gender, age or status, can go into battle and kill the enemy!
Gong Xichou didn't dare to think too much about it.
If Yonggu Pass is completely lost, the Ten Crows will mobilize all their forces to march south. What kind of hell on earth will it be wherever they pass through!
Immediately afterwards, I thought of Shen Tang.
As the governor of Longwu County, it was impossible for her to retreat in the middle of a battle.
I'm afraid its fate will be to perish together with Longwu County.
The scribe noticed that he was nervous and asked, "Are you concerned?"
It's really strange.
He had secretly observed Gong Xichou for several years and had a better understanding of his temper. On the surface, he looked easy to coax and deceive, as if he could be tricked into selling him to Xianggu Pavilion with just a piece of maltose, but in fact, he was very cunning and wary of strangers.
This Shen Tang...
There shouldn't be much interaction between him and Gong Xichou, right
Gong Xichou was displeased: "Of course I care!"
How difficult it is to have a true friend in life!
Scribe: “…”
He seemed to fall into a strange and long silence. Although the Gongxi tribe was open-minded and there were occasionally male members who fell in love with each other, they were a minority after all. At least, the scholar had never thought that Gongxi Chou, a fool, had such a tendency.
He doesn't keep you in suspense either.
“I don’t know.”
Gong Xichou automatically understood: "Whereabouts unknown?"
The scholar added: "According to the news we received a few days ago, Yonggu Pass was breached, but not completely. The border barrier was indeed completely breached by the Ten Crows Army, and the guards suffered heavy losses. However, for some reason, the border barrier has risen again."
The ten main attacking forces were all dumbfounded.
Gong Xichou: "... What about Longwu County?"
Scholar: "Longwu County seems to have received the news a long time ago. They have fortified their defenses and cleared the countryside. The losses should be acceptable."
The intelligence is limited in length, but we can imagine that the actual scene was far more thrilling than what the scribes described in a few words.
Gong Xichou was still puzzled: "How can the shattered border barrier be rebuilt in a short period of time? Even if it can be rebuilt, it will not be enough to resist the full force of the Ten Crows..." But, it is a good thing to hold on. He can also put his heart at ease a little.
The scholar sneered: "You are now in a difficult situation, and you still have time to care about other irrelevant people?"
Gongxichou was so angry that he puffed his cheeks unconsciously.
"None of your business!"
The scholar's usually gloomy expression aroused ridicule.
"Of course I have to take care of you."
Gong Xichou was about to curse back, "Who are you, my father?", but then he thought, an elder brother is like a father, so this guy really is my father.
He turned off the engine in frustration.
Before the scholar left, he looked at Gong Xichou deeply and said, "Three days later, at Chengkang Temple, you will only have one chance."
Gong Xichou's back froze, and he snorted coldly, "I know."
Chengkang Temple has a special significance for the royal family of Geng State. Among the royal family, concubines and women of the royal family who were favored but did not give birth to children had to shave their heads and become nuns here. They recited handwritten scriptures every day and prayed for the royal family and the fate of Geng State.
Most importantly—
The Queen Mother of King Geng is also here.
Yes, you read that right.
Although the Queen Mother was of a very noble status and was kept by the King Zheng Qiao at great expense, it was because Zheng Qiao and the Queen Mother had reached a mutually beneficial cooperation. Now, Zheng Qiao lived in the former territory of Xin State, while most of the territory of Geng State fell into the hands of the nobles headed by the King Zhui. The King Zhui and his men had no affection for the Queen Mother, and even had a blood feud with her.
Naturally, the treatment given to the Queen Mother was just a face-saving measure.
The King of Pigs wanted to humiliate him again.
Her life became difficult.
In order to save her life and property, she thought of becoming a nun at Chengkang Temple under the guidance of her confidant. At least on the surface, the King of Zhui would not dare to disrespect her as his mother! Of course, it is impossible for a queen mother to truly become a nun. In name, she still leaves the palace to practice Buddhism and seek benefits for the country. After a while of opposition from the court officials, they finally agreed, and the queen mother was able to move into Chengkang Temple smoothly.
But, the royal family of Geng State is mentally ill from generation to generation.
The King of Zhui had an inhumane tolerance to save his life from Zheng Qiao's hands, and he was able to secretly accumulate strength to fight back. His mind was not normal. In terms of "holding a grudge", he and Zheng Qiao were the same. How could he let the Queen Mother live a comfortable life
After the Queen Mother moved into Chengkang Temple, he ordered people to find several common people with feminine looks from the public, disguise them as nuns, and secretly send them to Chengkang Temple. He asked them to seduce the Queen Mother, who had been widowed for many years, and make love with her every day.
King Zhu also used this as an excuse to threaten the Queen Mother.
The humiliation has come to an end.
The forbidden love between the legitimate mother and the illegitimate son was physically and mentally abusive, and even other female relatives who were actually practicing here were killed. Since then, Chengkang Temple was nominally a place to pray for the country of Geng, but secretly it was a place for the pig king and his confidants and like-minded clan members to have fun. The insulted female relatives of the clan were also afraid to speak out for their reputation.
Although he seeks pleasure, the Pig King is also a coward, and is often worried about being assassinated. However, he cannot let others know what he has done - after all, he still needs the support of the group of scholars, and his reputation cannot be too bad.
Therefore, although they brought few people, they were elite. Looking throughout the Geng Kingdom, no one could hurt them!
Three days later, Chengkang Temple.
A team of only a few dozen people in disguised carriages quietly drove into Chengkang Temple. At the foot of the mountain gate, someone had been waiting for a long time.
"No need to be polite, just keep going."
The middle-aged man in the lead waved his hand to signal for no need to greet. He was dressed like an ordinary rich man, not very noticeable, but he was fat, with a face full of greasy fat, which squeezed his small eyes into a thin line.
Then he invited the person beside him, "Uncle Wang, please."
The man called "Uncle Wang" was much older than him, with mostly gray hair and beard, and wrinkles on his face, showing the traces of time. He had a square appearance, but his eyes were full of vulgarity, and he felt uncomfortable when he stared at him.
He said, "You are so brave."
The middle-aged man is the Pig King in disguise.
He sneered and said, "If there is anything good for my nephew, he will naturally think of Uncle Wang. Whatever Uncle Wang wants, my nephew will do it even if he takes risks and has the guts to do it."
After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.
Although the uncle of the King of Zhui was addicted to wine and women, he was also quite capable, holding military power and being the elder who had the final say in the clan. He was arrogant and domineering all his life, but he had a knot in his heart. He fell in love at first sight with a young concubine of his brother, the previous ruler of Geng. But after his brother died, she became a nun in Chengkang Temple.
He could only sigh and feel regretful as he watched the beauty wasting her youth in the temple accompanied by the green lamps and ancient Buddhas.
I didn't expect the Pig King to be so reckless.
He even dared to touch his nominal stepmother. You have to know that Zheng Qiao, who is so crazy, is respectful to these women. At this time, another person said, "Don't waste time in front of the mountain gate. Although there are no outsiders here, it is not a place to talk after all."
"Okay, okay, let's go up."
Sneaking up the mountain.
When the Prince of Zhui did these things, he was a little bit secretive at first, fearing that his crimes would be exposed. But after doing them many times, he became a little lax. In his opinion, Chengkang Temple was even safer than the heavily guarded royal palace, because the most elite warriors were all here!
There are patrols at the foot of the mountain, ready to provide support if there is any movement.
Could anything happen to me
"Go and do your own thing."
The Pig King waved his hand.
He saw the young man looking around curiously in the crowd. He was impressed by this person. This was the adopted son of Tang Guo, the former pillar of Geng State. The old man Tang Guo was not liked by the King of Pig, but he had to use him, so he tried to win over Tang Guo's biological son and adopted son. The biological son also liked beautiful women, and could be bribed with beautiful women, but the adopted son was very difficult to deal with.
People only like money.
He didn't show much enthusiasm even after receiving the money.
Bribe with beauty
The Pig King brought Gong Xichou to Chengkang Temple several times, and they always squatted on the roof to enjoy the scenery. It is said that Wudan warriors have superb five senses and can detect any slight movement. How could the vocal beauty of these beautiful women in Chengkang Temple not make him react
The Pig King was a little puzzled.
When asked about his brother, Tang Guoqinzi asked what was going on.
The other party replied: "Maybe it's a silver-plated spear head."
The Pig King was relieved.
On the contrary, Gong Xichou feels sorry for him.
It's useless to be so tall, but you can only look at it and not use it. Gong Xichou can go wherever he likes, as long as he can protect himself when danger occurs, that's enough. The pig king put away his thoughts and smiled at the two uncles.
He went into the guest room and discussed scriptures with others.
Gong Xichou looked at the three people who were in cahoots with each other and couldn't help cursing in his heart. He saw from the corner of his eye that his sworn brother was going to meet his "old lover". He walked up to him casually, hooked his arm around his shoulder and said, "Brother, wait for me."
The other party frowned.
"Gongxi, what are you doing?"
My brother still has a beard.
However, his long-term drinking and sex had hollowed out his body. His body was thinner than when he was in Xiaocheng. His originally firm and well-shaped muscles were replaced by fat, and even his abdominal muscles were almost flat. He walked in a weak manner, not at all like a warrior.
Gong Xichou sneered in his heart, wishing he could stuff the disgusting name "Feng En" back into the other person's mouth, but with innocent and curious eyes on his face, he said: "This is really boring... Every time they are summoned to serve the emperor, they all have nothing to do."
The sworn brother raised his hand and brushed Gong Xichou's hand away.
"You have nothing to do, but I do."
Gong Xichou tilted his head and said, "Then, brother, can you take me with you?"
Brother: “…”
His eyes looked as if he had seen a ghost.
Gong Xichou was not interested in women, and those who knew him well had witnessed it. Even the dancer concubine in the backyard was forced in by Tang Guo in order to test and suppress Gong Xichou. If it were him, he would have been tired of her long ago, but this barbarian was not tired of her.
Such a person...
You actually want to bring yourself along to play
Three of them together
The taste is quite strong.
But it’s not unacceptable.
Just a woman.
He had played with those playboys, not to mention three, but twice as many, and the taste was indeed different from before, with a stronger sensory stimulation. It was rare for Gong Xichou to ask this, and as his sworn brother, there was no reason for him to refuse.
Humph, I'll report this to father later and see how Gong Xichou can continue to pretend to be ignorant of the world!
Thinking of this, he agreed without hesitation.
"Okay, come with me."
Chengkang Temple is called a temple, but it is a place where royal women practice Buddhism. The buildings are modeled after palaces, with rockeries, streams, pavilions, and towers. If you don't look at the clothes, you would think it is some extravagant palace.
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