The ancient road is long, the flags are like fire, an iron cavalry with bright clothes and armor protects a carriage on the official road, and the road is deserted, but the people in this area have fled. In fact, Emperor Yong Li Zhi made a surprise attack, and the people here had no chance to escape at all. Now no one is just because an hour ago, someone had been ordered to clear the road here to avoid any accidents.
I sat in the carriage, the curtains on both sides were lifted, and I was bathed in the warm spring light of the north. Under the protection of the five thousand iron cavalry, I didn't worry about anyone coming to assassinate me. Instead, I enjoyed the scenery along the way, leisurely like a spring day. travel. When I set off for the north, Li Xian and Changsun Ji had already joined forces and pushed forward aggressively towards Jinyang. Now the Northern Han has no way to send an army of more than a thousand people to overcome the heavy blockade of the Yong army. Once the army is encircled, the final offensive can begin. Not to mention the Dongchuan incident, Dayong can do his best to deal with the Northern Han, the strength is huge, and the odds of winning can be expected. Thinking of this, even I can't help but feel a little complacent.
At this moment, there was a light sigh in my ears. I looked back, Li Shun had a faint look of sadness on his face, and couldn't help but widen his eyes. Even though this guy was fighting against Fengyi's sect master, he didn't show a worried look. Today But what happened, seems to have seen my doubts, Li Shun said worriedly: "Young master, before the two armies were not divided, the Sect Master of the Demon Sect naturally would not take action easily, but now that the overall situation has been decided, how could Jing Wuji stand idly by? , Master Cizhen escorted the emperor, and His Royal Highness King Qi was also protected by Shaolin masters, but I was the only one beside the son, not even Zhang Jinxiong and his sons, and Mozong disciples such as Duan Lingxiao and Qiu Yufei. Innate masters, if they shoot together, let alone the five thousand iron cavalry around the son, even if there are more, they will inevitably be attacked by them. ."
I said indifferently: "You are overthinking, what kind of character is Mozong, even if he wants to assassinate, he is also facing the emperor and His Royal Highness Qi, after all, I want to save the situation now, unless something happens to these two people, I have already It doesn't have such great value, the assassination is a success, and at most it will anger the emperor and King Qi, unless it is purely to vent anger, there is no reason for me to assassinate me."
Li Shun said with a wry smile: "Sir, some people act unreasonably. How can someone like Mozong be caught by others when they do things."
I was about to persuade him when three piano sounds suddenly sounded in my ears. The sound of the piano was as loud as thunder. enter.
The continuous sound of the piano, which is like a thread, is obviously not high, but it is clear to the ear, where does it come from, just as if the piano player is by the side, the piano statement is full of faint melancholy, as if frozen. The glaciers are crystal clear and beautiful under the sun, but the murderous intention is hidden under the river, and the danger is hidden. The sound of the piano became more and more agitated, and the army stopped moving forward. Everyone felt that the sound of the piano was coming from the mountains and the sea. Although they were surrounded by heavy troops, they felt like a lonely boat in the ocean, helpless.
At this moment, there was a sobbing music from the heavily protected carriage. It was neither silk nor bamboo, but it was clear and lingering. Above the sound of the piano, the stronger the stronger it is.
After a while, the sound of the qin gradually stopped, and then from the depths of the fields beside the ancient road, a few qin sounds of "Xianweng, Xianweng" could be heard clearly. .
The expression on my face changed slightly. I could tell who was playing the qin sound, but what surprised me was another meaning hidden in the qin sound. Will be so sad. Lifting the curtain, I said lightly, "Let's stay here for a while, Xiao Shunzi and Hu Yanshou will go with me to visit the Demon Sect."
Li Shun and Huyanshou both had shocked expressions on their faces, but they also had expectations in their hearts and did not ask any questions, Huyanshou said solemnly: "The Demon Sect is unfathomable, and the two countries are hostile, so adults should not take risks lightly. ." Although Li Shun didn't speak, his face was full of disapproval.
I couldn't refute it and said, "It's too late for me to change course. Even if I have 5,000 iron cavalry, I can only protect myself. Besides, what kind of character is the Demon Sect, since he invited me to meet, he won't kill himself. I've made up my mind, you don't need to say anything."
Huyanshou's expression was shocked. The eyes of this gentle and elegant young man suddenly flashed a firm look, and his words revealed an irrefutable majesty. After making up his mind, he personally selected 18 people with the strongest martial arts and the most closely coordinated Huxiwei to accompany him. Jade all burnt.
When Huyanshou was arranging staff, I played with the folding fan in my hand calmly, and turned a blind eye to Li Shun, who was as cold as ice. , but originally thought it would be after the encirclement of Jinyang. The three great masters, Sect Master Fengyi needless to say, Master Cizhen is worthy of being an eminent monk, but he does not know what kind of person this Northern Han State Master, the Sect Master of the Demon Sect is? Seeing several of his disciples, Duan Lingxiao is high-spirited, courageous and resolute, worthy of being the direct descendant of the Demon Sect, Xiao Tong is shrewd and capable, although he has been deceived by me many times, he just missed the opportunity. Su Dingluan, who died in Yongdu, was also fierce and loyal. It's heartbreaking, although Qiu Yufei is arrogant and indifferent, but his character and talent are peerless. Heroes and heroes of the world, there are disciples like this, Mozong will not disappoint me.
Seeing that Huyanshou had been dispatched, I walked slowly as the car and walked towards the place where the sound of the piano came. Huyanshou had already sent two tigers to explore the aisle. With them leading the way, it was natural to hit Huanglong, but I didn't. I know martial arts, and the silk and shoes on my feet are often stuck in the soft soil. It is quite difficult to walk. Li Shun tried to reach out and help me several times, but I declined. , Is it sincere to describe the embarrassment
Crossing the field trail and bypassing a small hillside, the leeward low flat has already been leveled and cleaned up, and a camp tent is placed on it. Unlike the military tent that can shelter from the wind and rain, the tent of this camp is all white silk. The curtain can be seen at a glance under the sunlight, and the tent door is not blocked, so the scene inside the tent can be clearly seen. In the tent with a radius of several feet, the ground is covered with a thick, gorgeous and warm woolen carpet. As soon as you see the thickness, you know that there is a thick carpet underneath, which is enough to cut off the cold air below. There are no chairs in the tent, only four or five. A brocade-faced futon, and a few simple and elegant low tables. In one corner of the tent, a delicate fragrance is rising from the bronze incense burner. Although the furnishings are simple, each piece is exquisite and very exquisite, revealing that the owner here is different from the vulgar ones. tolerance.
Huyanshou and the others had no intention of appreciating them at all. Although he was obstructing the power of the owner in the tent, he did not dare to let the tiger guards approach the tent, but they spread out and surrounded the tent. I smiled slightly, although Knowing that this move is completely useless, but they are unwilling to speak out to discourage them, isn't it good to let them feel at ease. When I walked to the tent, I looked at the luxurious carpet inside, and then at the silk shoes that were full of mud. After a little sun exposure, I simply threw away my shoes and walked into the tent. The graceful middle-aged man in blue shirt gave a deep bow and said, "I learned Jiang Zhe at the end of the day, and I met the sect master. It's not a day since I was born to admire my predecessors. Today, I met strangers and was favored by my predecessors. It's really fortunate."
Jing Wuji's gaze was fixed on the young man in green in front of him. He was wearing an ordinary green shirt with traces of soil on the hem of the shirt. The silk shoes had been taken off the tent. Root jade hairpin with gray hair, how can he look like a noble Marquis Dayong, the concubine, but he seems to be a scholar in the mountains, unrestrained, clearly facing himself, a powerful enemy who can take his life with just a few gestures, but his expression is light , It seems that there is no thought of life and death, as if he is just here to visit a close relative and elder, it is casual and natural.
A slight smile appeared on his lips, but he sighed slightly in his heart. Jing Wuji stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Jiang, you don't need to be too polite, the distinguished guests are coming from afar, and the wind and dust are busy. Jing is just doing a little bit of the friendship of the landlord, please take a seat. Yu Fei. , please Mr. Jiang for some tea."
I straightened up, picked a futon and sat down. Li Shun stood behind me at the first moment. Although he was not familiar with martial arts, I could feel the aura of swords drawn on his body. Gently bumped him with his elbow, and felt that the tense breath on his body suddenly disappeared, returning to the calm indifference of the past. At this moment, I felt Jing Wuji's slightly approving eyes pass by. If Fang Ruo didn't realize it, I raised my head and looked at Qiu Yufei, who was dressed in black, kneeling on one knee in front of me with a tea cup in hand, with a condensed expression, and said with a full smile, "Brother Yufei, I haven't seen you for a long time." After saying that, he took the tea cup with both hands, but he did not dare to neglect him at all. For someone like Qiu Yufei, if I were not the guest of honor of his master today, how could he be so generous, not to say that I love him and respect him, but only rely on his Status and status should not be taken lightly from him.
An inexplicable emotion flashed in Qiu Yufei's eyes. This person used to be someone who was deeply against him, but now he knows that he is mostly a pawn in his hand. Compassionate each other. After returning to Jinyang, he went to apologize to the master himself. Who knew that the master just smiled and left Jinyang with him the next day. Unexpectedly, he wanted to intercept Jiang Zhe on the way. He knew in his heart that he would never violate the master. Willing, but if the master is determined to take the life of this young man, what should he do? The struggle in his heart was undoubtedly revealed in Qin Zhong. He never thought that Jiang Zhe would still come here to meet instead of fleeing with the army. Qiu Yufei was not sure whether this meeting would meet in life or death.
Jing Wuji looked at Jiang Zhe, who was drinking tea with a smile, his eyes fell on his temples, and he sighed: "Mr. Jiang was born prematurely before his thirties. It is really pitiful and pitiful that Emperor Yong can have such a gentleman. A loyal and dedicated counselor, no wonder he is invincible, but the overall situation was initially determined, so he was relieved from the post of military supervisor. I don’t know if my husband would mind. See you sir?"
I respectfully said: "The suzerain is over-acclaimed, and the philosophical nature is lazy and everyone knows that the so-called hard work is just a young man who has little knowledge and does not care about his body, so that the young man is gorgeous and laughable. As for the love of the emperor, and the deep affection between the ruler and his subjects, it is even more so. I can't talk about it, the emperor is the lord of all the people, the status of the monarch and ministers is at stake, and An Neng has a preference for private affairs. And Zhe is weak, the emperor can't bear the burden, and serving as the supervisor is just a last resort. It's useless, so it's a matter of course to be dismissed, as for the call from thousands of miles, it is related to military affairs on behalf of the state, so it's inconvenient to tell me, and I ask the suzerain to forgive me."
Jing Wuji's eyes flashed with suspicion, and said: "I have heard for a long time that Mr. is soft on the outside and firm on the inside. In the past, he talked politely to Fengyi's sect master without any fear, but why is he so frank with this powerful enemy of Jing today? I know it all, is it possible that Mr. is not afraid of Fengyi, but afraid of Beijing?"
I smiled lightly and said: "Why did the sect master say this, Zhe will answer any questions he has, because the sect master is the master of Yufei's sage brother, Zhe and Yufei do not know each other, although it was a little unhappy in the past, but Zhe still Seeing Yufei as a close friend, in this way, the sect master is also the elder of Zhe, and if the elder asks, as long as it is not related to our military secrets, why not answer."
Jing Wuji said with a smile but not a smile: "So it turns out, it's just that Mr. Jiang gave advice for Emperor Yong and King Qi, and he ruined my important affairs, and everyone in the Northern Han Dynasty hated them. I came here with the intent to kill. Sir is so unafraid in the face of danger. Is it because I am soft-hearted? Or do you think that you, thousands of iron cavalry, can save your life by following your side? Or do you think that I will spare you not to die on the face of Yu Fei. What? You let Yufei come back, do you want him to dissuade me so that I can save my life?"
Although Zong Wuji said these words lightly, but in the hearts of Li Shun, Huyanshou, Qiu Yufei, and others, they felt that every word was cruel, and the sound was deafening. Regardless of Huyanshou's sweaty palms, it was Li Shun. Qiu Yufei and Qiu Yufei had already entered the innate realm, but they were still confused. Li Shun was naturally focused on guarding against Jing Wuji's attack, but Qiu Yufei was hesitant to decide, and the atmosphere inside and outside the camp suddenly became dignified and stagnant. , almost breathless. There is only one person who still looks as usual, that is Jiang Zhe, who is wearing a crown and milling his feet.
In front of a friend and foe in the tent, a grandmaster, and two innate masters, I stretched my muscles and bones, stretched my waist greatly, and then no longer kept the kneeling posture, but changed to the sitting posture, laughing. Said: "Fang is an elder who is late in life to meet friends, so naturally, he should be polite and respectful. Now that the sect master has stated that he is an enemy or a friend, then Zhe does not need to be restrained. I also ask the sect master not to blame, Zhe is used to being lazy and is really impatient. Those courtesy."
When I said this, I saw Qiu Yufei's face was full of irony and laughter, and Jing Wuji's face was also calm. Although he couldn't see Li Shun's expression behind him, he had been with him for many years, and he only knew him from the changes in his breath. The hostility in his heart was also slightly reduced. He knew me very well, and he naturally knew that I would not joke about my life.
Of course, I will not be too presumptuous, and said sternly: "The sect master is here with only Yu Fei. If he has the intention to assassinate him, how can the sound of the piano invite guests? The five thousand iron cavalry is not a fake, if the sect master and Yu Fei strike a thunderbolt, it will still be high. There is a possibility of surviving. Although Zhe has entered Luo now, he is surrounded by a large army outside and protected by Xiao Shunzi inside. If the suzerain takes action at this time, it may be easy to take Jiang's life, but it is very difficult to give birth to this place. There is no harm in the suzerain, Yu Fei will never escape, Yufei's virtuous brother is respectful and filial to the suzerain, presumably the suzerain will not put him in a desperate situation."
When I said this, I saw that although Jing Wuji had never spoken, but there was a hint of permission in his expression, he continued: "What's more, since the sect master has entered the Northern Han Dynasty, he has not paid much attention to the assassination. It is no wonder that, The Northern Han people are brave and do not like conspiracy and tricks. It is okay to do things like assassinations occasionally. If they are done often, it will inevitably make the Mozong become an insidious villain in the eyes of the Northern Han people. It's easy to shoot. Yu Fei and Duan Da Gongzi are assassinating. First, I have a reputation for being feminine and treacherous. I am not a hero, so the soldiers and people of the Northern Han feel that the assassination is acceptable. Second, the soldiers are dangerous and fierce. He is one of the key figures. Assassination has benefited me a lot, so there is no objection. Now that Jiang has been relieved of his post of military supervisor, he is no longer an important figure in this battle, and his status as suzerain is far superior to that of Duan Da Gongzi. And Yufei, so the suzerain's assassination not only failed to inspire the heart of the Northern Han army, but lowered his status, and besides angering our army, he could not get any practical benefits, so the suzerain should not be assassinating. Besides, the suzerain invited When I meet you, if you kill him suddenly, wouldn't it be laughing at the world."
A smile flashed in Jing Wuji's eyes, and he said lightly, "You said so many reasons, but none of them are the reasons why I don't kill you."
I was overjoyed, and finally got the truth. It seemed that my life was safe, so I quickly and respectfully said: "Please show me the Sect Master." I completely forgot my rude sitting posture and the description that could be said to be embarrassed.
Jing Wuji slightly basked in the sun and said, "Since a certain Jing has left Lantai, he has given up his status as a national teacher. If he wants to kill someone, why would he have any scruples? Even if you have countless reasons, I will not kill you. Frowning, why should I consider Yu Fei's intentions, let alone what status I have, I don't even need to consider whether I have interests or not, just by killing you to vent my anger, no one can change my intentions. I won't take you today. Life, the only reason for this seat is that I don't want to kill you."
I was in a cold sweat listening to it, so dangerous, so dangerous. From the sincere expression on Jing Wuji’s face when he spoke, I knew that what he said was definitely not false. He really just didn’t want to kill me. Although I don’t know why, he could save his life Really God bless.
Thinking of this, I hurriedly resumed my kneeling posture and put on the most polite posture, and said, "Thank you for the grace of not killing the sect master, and I don't know what advice the sect master has come here to give. If Zhe is useful, there is nothing wrong with it."
Jing Wuji sighed in his heart. He had already heard the name of Jiang Zhe. Although he and Fengyi Sect Master had decided to live and die, there was no hostility between the two. Instead, there was a sympathy for each other. I did not forget the peerless beauty who was stained with blood in white clothes that day. After hearing that Fan Huiyao died in the Hunting Palace, Jing Wuji did everything possible to investigate them one by one. Although there are some things that no one knows about, and there are no rumors, the outlines of them are already known. It was the young man in front of him who killed Fengyi's sect master, but strangely, Jing Wuji didn't have any resentment at all, just because this young man had really exerted all the power he could use to the extreme, he just survived. One day, the intention to defeat this young man with wisdom is to send Qiu Yufei and Duan Lingxiao to assassinate him twice. The implementation of this is also the battle of wits and courage on both sides. The news of Dongchuan's defeat has already spread, and the situation in the Northern Han Dynasty is almost irreversible. Although Jinyang still has the strength to fight, it is only lingering. It has become a lie, and even his beloved disciples have been defeated by Jiang Zhe. This time, although the power of the Demon Sect was not damaged, it was a complete defeat. What about a weak scholar playing on the palm of his hand
I don't know that being famous is worse than meeting each other. Today, when I first saw him, I felt that this young man was indeed well-deserved. Obviously in front of him, this young man was suddenly respectful and suddenly indulgent. All kinds of changes made him feel incomprehensible, but there was a natural The taste makes people feel that he is sincere and sincere, without the slightest fear. It was like drinking wine, like enjoying the spring breeze, and suddenly realized that he was in a desperate situation. Qiu Yufei's situation at the Wanfo Temple that day can only be fully understood at this moment, and he cast a sympathetic glance at his beloved disciple, Jing Wuji said: " It’s rare to meet you today, and the Marquis of Chu Xiang has always been affectionate towards my Demon Sect, so I think there must be something to say to me, right?”
I said indifferently: "Since the sect master said this, Zhe did not dare to hide it. If Zhe had malicious intentions against the Demon Sect, he would never let go of the sect master's chief disciple, Duan Lingxiao, the first son of Duan, we were still hostile that day, and the outcome was not yet determined. It can be asserted, so Zhe didn't say much, today the sect master came in person, just to talk about this matter, in fact, the sect master didn't talk about it, and when Jinyang was encircled, Zhe also asked Yufei Xian brother to introduce it on his behalf."
Jing Wuji said coldly, "You want to persuade surrender, don't you?"
I basked a little and said: "What kind of person is the suzerain, how can you bow your knees and ask to surrender, the word persuasion to surrender will never be mentioned again, Zhe is just a suggestion on behalf of the emperor, once Jinyang is encircled, it will be the time of the fall of the Northern Han, the former suzerain. The Central Plains were defeated and they fled into the North, the emperor just hoped that after the fall of the Northern Han, the suzerain would not go to the Southern Chu again."
Jing Wuji said thoughtfully: "Emperor Yong understands that the opportunity for the unification of the world has come, and if Jing goes to Southern Chu, for Emperor Yong, although there is a solution, it will be too troublesome. ."
I smiled and said: "Actually, let's not talk about this condition. What kind of person is the suzerain? The lord of the Northern Han Dynasty is wise and respectful. This is how he won the favor of the suzerain. The people of Southern Chu are soft and weak, and the rulers are weak and ministers are dark. As long as the sect master agrees, Dayong will let the sect master come and go. Once the disciples of the Demon Sect are disarmed and return to seclusion, they will not be treated as remnants of the Northern Han Dynasty. But the disciples of the Demon Sect, all heroes and heroes, how can they be afraid of this. The world is unified, and the sect master has lived a leisurely and relaxed life."
Jing Wuji flashed a stern look in his eyes, and said: "The conditions are very favorable, but you also said that the king treats my Demon Sect not badly, and Jing is not talented, how can I abandon the king and countless soldiers at this time. See you today. , I just want to see Mr. Jiang's demeanor. As for what we just talked about, this seat has already expected you to have something to say, so I make you make it clear that just because today is parted, tomorrow will be a life and death meeting. I didn't think that you would use Yu Fei's confidant love for you when Yong Jun's troops approached the city, do you really think this seat will be greedy for life and fear of death?"
I had long expected that Jing Wuji would say this, and said solemnly: "This statement is really from Jiang's heart. Jiang and the emperor have passed down books and secret talks many times, and they all mentioned the matter of the Demon Sect. A master of a generation, the disciples of Fengyi only know how to make waves in the court and the harem. They are not like the disciples of the Demon Sect who are bathed in blood in exchange for glory and fame. Although the Sect Master lost that day, today the Sect Master is far better than the Sect Master Fengyi. The sect disciple will not abandon his comrades. This is something the emperor has long expected. Even so, he still has this suggestion, just because the emperor really treats the disciples of the demon sect in a different way. Today's words, just ask the sect master to keep it in your heart, say goodbye today, The emperor will not have any resentment, no matter when the time comes, this suggestion will not be invalid."
When Jing Wuji heard this, he couldn't help but be moved. This time, he suddenly had the idea of meeting Jiang Zhe, and he blocked the way. Now I don't know if it's a blessing or a regret. I can't stop being tempted, let alone the disciples of the Demon Sect, once they have a way out, will they fight to the death and bloody battle, or this difference will change the fate of the Northern Han, but in any case, Jing Wuji also has a trace of gratitude in his heart, the Demon Sect will not because Offending Yong Ting, who may rule the world, completely perished, this was the best news he had heard.
Thinking of this, Jing Wuji slowly closed his eyes and said, "It's getting late, Mr. Jiang should be on his way, and Yu Fei should play a song to see off the Hou Ye."
Qiu Yufei led the order in a low voice, walked to the corner of the tent, put the "washing dust" Aiqin on his lap, and moved his fingers lightly, the sound of Qingyue's piano sounded, the artistic conception was clear and high, and all kinds of sorrow and parting became clouds in the sky.
I got up and bowed to the ground. I met today, and I have achieved my goal. Now is the time to say goodbye. I walked out of the tent and put on my silk shoes. This time I won’t go back. After returning to the carriage, Hu Yanshou gave an order, and the five thousand iron cavalry quickly headed north without any intention of staying.
It wasn't until I walked 30 miles that I suddenly thought, why didn't I have the idea of besieging and killing Jing Wuji, although if I did, it would inevitably suffer heavy losses, even if I took my own life, it is possible, but I did not pass through After careful consideration, I felt that the odds of winning were low and I gave up, but there was no malicious murderous intention at all. I suddenly realized that Mozong is indeed the hero of the world, and the vague power in his behavior and speech has already broken my heart. How could such a character be a phoenix? The sect master of Yi can be compared. I think if the two fight today, the victory must be the sect master of the demon sect. I couldn't help but look at Xiao Shunzi, if he would also be affected by the suppression, wouldn't this hurt his cultivation? Who knew that when I looked at it, Xiao Shunzi's face was faintly bright, and he was silent with deep understanding. It seemed that his cultivation was not only not damaged, but also made some progress. To the green millet on both sides of the road, he showed a satisfied smile.