Chapter 101 Be my son!

This morning, the scorching sun is blazing, and the winds of Shang have already startled me. The clouds and sky are losing their summer colors, and the leaves are rustling with the sound of autumn.

The summer heat is gradually dissipating, and autumn colors are spreading across the Central Plains.

Huai'an County is the wilderness northwest of Biyang City.

A figure in white was rapidly breaking through the reed marsh, stepping on the reed stalks and passing over the ears of reed.

The startled egrets flew away, stirring up wisps of flying catkins. He walked through the egrets' shadows and stepped lightly on the road.

Zhou Yi took a deep breath, pulled off the rotten white robe behind him, and threw it on the side of the road.

"No, it seems that there is still a gap between my Qinggong and Yun Shuai's."

Just now, I was running wildly in the wilderness with my mind wandering in shock. Although it was extremely exciting, I didn't hear the ancient Mobei ballad.

Looking back towards Wolong Mountain, Zhou Yi smiled.

Nanyang is stable, with capable people in charge, and my cousin is at home, so there is nothing to worry about.

It was a completely different mood from when I was at Fuzi Mountain.

He has a deep understanding of this change.

Now you have great strength, even though you are walking in a chaotic world full of strong men, as long as you are careful, you will have no problem protecting yourself.

The further we walked, the more we felt that Yang Dalongtou's life was not easy.

Huai'an, which is close to Nanyang, has been affected by the war.

Just yesterday, near Xiangang County, the Sui army and the rebel army fought a fierce battle. Some underworld forces participated in the battle, and many people were killed on both sides.

Zhou Yi didn't pay attention to whose troops these were and stayed away from them.

The destination of this trip is Jiangdu, so there is no need to get involved in military fighting.

After staying in the wild for one night, we set off on our journey the next day.

Now we are close to Biyang City.

As it was getting dark, in order to avoid taking a detour, we asked people along the way and entered the Huai'an County seat as the sun was setting.

Ate dry food for a day.

Zhou Yi would not let his stomach down. He smelled the fragrance from afar and saw a meat shop with lights on on the side of the road.

There were figures moving around inside and the voices were very loud.

The iron cauldron on the earthen stove was bubbling with the sound of stewing a large plate of meat. It was the kind of pork with bones that was chopped into large pieces and cooked together with ginger, scallions and fermented black beans. The meat was stewed until it was tender and the meat and bones could be separated with a poke of chopsticks.

Zhou Yi arranged a row of five-zhu coins with a click. A clerk came over and put the coins into the wooden tray, smiling and asking:

"What would you like to eat, sir?"

"Meat, rice, and wine. A small jar of good wine is enough, and plenty of meat and rice."

"Okay~!"

After a while, the waiter brought a large plate of rice with meat and bones, and a small jar of Huai wine.

Zhou Yi added a little more money.

Huai'an has a developed water transport system and many wine shops. Huai'an wine is very famous, so it is expensive.

Zhou Yi wanted fine wine, but the brewing techniques were different and quite expensive.

But now his family is rich and wealthy.

This wine is mellow and smooth, and its reputation is well-deserved.

While drinking and eating meat, he noticed a man who kept looking at his wine jar. He was thin and looked down and out, as if he was short of money.

Zhou Yi smiled, invited him to join the table twice, and asked the waiter to bring some wine.

The man thanked me and sat down. After chatting for a while, I found out that he was just an ordinary wanderer.

"Where are you going, young man?"

"Going to the southeast to meet friends."

The man nodded and continued, "The southeastern coastal areas are not peaceful, and the same is true for Huai'an. Young man, please do not linger here. It is best to leave as soon as possible."

"What's wrong in the city?"

"Don't underestimate the peace now. The rebels in Ciqiu, the bandits, and the Sui army are engaged in a chaotic battle. The Yongfeng Warehouse near the city has been targeted. A major war is inevitable."

"Young man, either leave the city tonight or find a random family to stay with. Don't stay in an inn. That's not a safe place; it's occupied by various forces."

Zhou Yi thanked him and asked, "Where are you going, bro?"

"I'm planning to go to Nanyang to find a job. It's the most peaceful place there. I heard there's a very capable person there."

"Tsk tsk, what a good wine!" he sighed, tilting his head back and taking another sip.

After Zhou Yi had his meal, he walked along the street.

Passing by several inns, the situation was just as the down-and-out traveler had described.

Without stopping, he bought some dry food and headed straight to the west of the city.

Avoid it if you can, it’s okay to sleep outdoors.

However, they did not expect that as they approached the west side of the city, they suddenly heard shouts and neighs of horses, and a large group of carriages and horses rushed back from the city gate, the former retreating and the latter advancing, making a mess.

Some people had the same idea as him and left the city overnight. It seemed that something unexpected had happened again.

Zhou Yi looked at the city wall which was less than 40 feet high and wanted to fly away.

Suddenly, a little boy cried out in the chaotic crowd at the city gate.

A middle-aged man carrying a bag was knocked to the ground. His wife was holding a little girl, while a little boy on the other side also fell to the ground.

The horse, excited by the chaos, raised its legs high and dropped its hooves.

The couple screamed in surprise, but the horses' hooves missed the target.

Suddenly a man in white appeared, grabbed the child's arm, pulled him away from the horse's hooves, and saved his life.

"Thank you, thank you, brave man!"

The middle-aged man hurriedly thanked him, and after seeing the man's face clearly, he quickly added, "Thank you for rescuing me, young man."

Before he could say anything, the shouting and screaming outside became louder and louder.

"Young man, follow me!"

Amidst the chaos, he did not forget his benefactor and pulled Zhou Yi into the alley.

He didn't even care about the scattered baggage on his body.

The two of them walked slowly, pulling the children. Zhou Yi held one in each hand, as if he was carrying two small wooden barrels. The five of them ran quickly and finally avoided the turbulent flow and entered a house.

This is the residence of their family of four in Huai'an.

The man lit the candle, looking as if he had escaped death.

The middle-aged woman was comforting the two children. Fortunately, they were ignorant and did not seem scared even though there was a lot of fighting outside. Only the two adults were terrified.

The middle-aged man greeted and introduced himself as Lu Wenrui.

"Isn't it dangerous for you to leave the city at night?"

Zhou Yi was very confused. At first he thought they were passing through Bi Yang, but he didn't expect that they were actually residents of the city.

Lu Wenrui said, "If only the righteous army and the Sui army were fighting, we wouldn't be too afraid if we stayed at home."

"But Lin Wan suddenly heard that a large bandit group was coming from the south. He was worried that they would occupy the city and burn, kill, and rob. So he wanted to go out and hide for a while. He would come back after the granaries outside were looted."

"I didn't expect them to arrive so quickly."

Zhou Yi understood: "I see, where are you planning to go?"

"Yiyang County."

The noise outside grew louder, and Lu Wenrui lowered his voice: "I have a distant relative in Yiyang named Lu Zushang, and I'm going to seek refuge with him this time."

"He is very famous in Yiyang County and is a local hero. If you have nowhere to stay, you can come with me."

Zhou Yi politely declined.

As a local, Lu Wenrui can talk about Huai'an in more detail.

Zhou Yi had a clearer understanding of the chaos here.

If I were still in Nanyang, I might send someone to intervene, but I don’t have the energy to do so now.

The army is at war, and he alone cannot change anything.

That night, five bandits were being chased and broke into the house in a panic.

They are the four major bandits.

Zhou Yi killed them and Lu Wenrui's family was safe.

Fortunately, it was a three-way fight that ended around midnight.

The shouting and screaming seemed to have stopped, and no one knew who would have the last laugh.

Early the next morning, Lu Wenrui and his family of four expressed their gratitude repeatedly, but they still planned to leave.

After parting with Zhou Yi, he left Biyang City.

Zhou Yi found Cao's Pharmacy in the city and learned another inside story.

During this turmoil, the business of the Song clan's subordinate forces in Huai'an County was severely damaged.

Considering the actions of the Yuwen clan at the salt warehouse, it is not difficult to guess the open and covert struggles behind the scenes.

After walking out of Caoji Pharmacy, Zhou Yi was deeply moved.

This time, I felt more deeply the information that Chen Laomou had read out in the past.

They are no longer lifeless words on paper.

But the real picture that keeps appearing before my eyes

When Zhou Yi walked out of the west gate of Bi Yang, a group of cavalry were slowly approaching around the moat.

They were the winners last night.

"General!"

The soldiers at the city gate all rushed forward to meet them.

The general on the tall horse was extremely burly, with silver-gleaming armor. There were three centipede-shaped scars on his brow, and he looked like a fierce and powerful general.

It was none other than You Hongda, the general who had recently been making waves in the Central Plains.

"Drag out the bodies of the bandits who broke into the city, and hang the heads of their leaders on the city walls."

"Once this general arrives, there will be a peaceful world."

"What are the four major bandits, the five major bandits, and the rebels? What's so great about them? No matter how many come, I will kill them all."

The captain beside him praised sincerely: "The general was very wise last night."

You Hongda grinned with a smug look on his face.

Last night he led a large army to lie in ambush outside, and first ordered his captain to lead an army to pretend to retreat. The bandits under the four major bandits thought they had won and broke into the warehouse to steal rice. The rebels from Ciqiu who were ready to take advantage of the situation broke out of the ambush.

The righteous army and the rebels fought fiercely. When they were fighting fiercely, he led the army to attack, which scared the two groups out of their wits.

You Hongda held a steel whip in his left hand and pointed around with his right hand:

"Those bandits who are only brave but brainless are like a group of pigs. Sprinkle some rice on them, lock them up, and kill them slowly."

"General, you are absolutely right!"

"This time we used the rice warehouse as bait. Although some of the rice in the warehouse was stolen, killing thousands of enemies is still a great achievement."

The captain was very happy.

You Hongda glared at him:

"What do you mean by losing rice?"

The captain was stunned: "What is that?"

You Hongda said:

"The Huai'an defenders were poorly prepared, and the grain in Yongfeng Warehouse was completely stolen by the four major bandits and rebels. This general pursued them day and night, not only killing thousands of them but also recaptured most of the grain, dealing a heavy blow to the major bandits upstream of the Huai River."

The captain suddenly realized: "The general is wise!"

You Hongda stared at the corpses of the bandits, his facial muscles twitching slightly.

Since following Zhang Xutuo, his military achievements have increased day by day.

Fighting on all sides, we can't win at all.

Some rebels are also extremely difficult to deal with.

Damn it, I don’t know when this will end.

Fortunately, this time I had a great fight and I felt a little relieved.

You Hongda was cursing in his heart, but suddenly his eyes widened and he looked towards the west gate of Biyang City.

A figure in white was standing there, looking at him.

In an instant, the horrific memories before he became the general who suppressed bandits came to mind.

You Hongda stared at the man.

He first saw a huge fire, with hundreds of camps burning into one, flames rising into the sky, and the whereabouts of General Yuwen unknown.

Then a flood came rushing out from the darkness, drowning the army of Huaiyang Prefecture, and the arrogant Prefecture Zhao was separated from his head and body.

Now

This person appeared again.

You Hongda had two choices. Without any confidence, he quickly eliminated the first one and chose the second one.

There are so many big rebels in the world now that it is impossible to eliminate them all.

This most evil person hasn't done anything wrong recently, so why take the risk?

It’s better to keep to oneself.

Therefore,

When they met, there was no hostility in You Hongda's eyes.

Eyes can convey a person's emotions.

There were hundreds of soldiers around and the county residents were constantly moving.

With just one glance, You Hongda understood Zhou Yi's thoughts, and he also understood that Zhou Yi understood his thoughts.

Zhou Yi looked around and saw the positions of the Sui soldiers around him.

The two passed each other as if they didn't see each other.

The captain suddenly looked at Zhou Yi's back and said, "General, that man looks somewhat familiar."

"Fuck you."

You Hongda ordered: "First collect the bodies, then reorganize the army, we still have to go to Runan."

"yes!"

“…”

This strange general left a deep impression on Zhou Yi. He was a little confused about what the other party was thinking.

but,

If the other party had attacked just now, he could have used his lightness skills to return to the city.

Then he jumped out from somewhere on the city wall.

Could it be that he had predicted all of this?

After leaving Biyang that day, Zhou Yi used his Qinggong skills to avoid the chaotic army all the way and arrived in Tongbai three days later.

This place is the throat of Wandong and the source of the Huai River.

Zhou Yi asked along the way and arrived at the Huaihe River ferry.

It rained continuously recently, the river was flooded, and more medium and large ships appeared.

After paying the boat fare, we boarded a barge with a relatively flat top. This type of boat has a shallow draft and is suitable for this section of the river.

The section from Tongbai to Zhengyangguan is the upper reaches of the Huaihe River. The river here is winding and has many shallows and sandbars.

If you enter Huainan and reach the middle of the river, you will see that the river gradually widens and the water flow slows down.

On the third day on board, at the hour of Mao.

Zhou Yi sat at the bow of the boat, feeling the morning breeze and looking at the scenery along the river.

At this time, the water surface was shrouded in a blue-gray mist.

In the near distance, you can see the bow of the boat hitting the water chestnuts covered with morning dew, and in the distance, there are rolling green hills, which is quite artistic.

"I journey day and night to the rivers and seas, the maple leaves and reed catkins filling me with autumnal joy. The long Huai River blurs the horizon, the green mountains rise and fall with my boat for a long time."

Zhou Yi smiled. His mood was completely different from Su Dongpo's when he entered the Huai River.

There were two girls traveling on the same boat, looking at him from time to time.

Zhou Yi was very open and didn't care at all.

These two girls were still shy. If they were bold and outspoken female warriors, they might have come forward with some wine to start a conversation.

Occasionally, shopping would take up time on the way.

However, by the sixth day of going downstream, we had already passed Runan and Ruyin.

We arrived in Huainan County at noon.

Zhou Yi planned to follow the Huai River all the way to Shanyang, and then go south along the Hang Canal to reach Jiangdu.

It's a little safer to walk on the water.

But

Once they entered Huainan, the boatman went ashore to buy some things and got some information, then sailed the boat into a tributary of the Huai River.

That is the Fei River in Shouchun, the place where "the flow could be stopped by throwing a whip" in the past.

"Boatman, why did you change the route?"

"Wait a few days before leaving."

At the helm, the boatman, who was nearly sixty years old, expressed helplessness: "There's war raging in the middle section of the Huai River. It's too unsafe to cross the river now."

"I don't want to delay, but I am concerned about the safety of my guests."

The old boatman couldn't tell the exact day of departure.

Zhou Yi thought that this place was where the Ju Kun Gang was active, so instead of just waiting on the boat, he might as well go and ask around.

"Don't rush to moor the boat, go straight to Shouchun and I'll ask."

When the old boatman heard this, he nodded in agreement.

As the boat passed the northern foot of Baguan Mountain, the outline of Shouchun City gradually became clear.

The seat of Huainan County is here. The city wall is about eight feet high and winds like a giant python, shining with a cold bronze light in the setting sun.

Passing through the east city gate "Binyang Gate", there are three layers of city walls, and the gate is more than ten feet deep. In the niches on both sides are embedded bronze animal heads cast during the Kaihuang period, with iron rings in their mouths, which is quite spectacular.

The bluestone road below the city was deeply rutted, indicating that the canal transport was extremely busy.

Zhou Yi got off the boat and entered the city, where he saw many people from the martial arts world walking around.

"Brother, is there a giant Kun here to help steer the ship?"

"Yes, yes, yes. Just go from the east and you'll be there in a few miles."

The man with a long sword in his hand hurriedly pointed at Zhou Yi.

The route doesn't matter, as long as you have it, you can find it.

Zhou Yi went into the city and asked several people, and finally met someone who was patient and explained the route to him.

Otherwise, looking for a shop in a big city without knowing what it sells on the surface is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

There were many caravans on the streets, and near the rice shops, the noise was like boiling water.

Many people carried sacks filled with brown rice on bamboo poles and headed straight towards the grain boats.

Zhou Yi walked through the crowd and saw the "Jukun Gang" hanging a sign directly, which was very high-profile.

I just passed by a few brothels, and I think this place is not far from the Baling Gang’s headquarters.

The Kun Gang's Shouchun branch is quite special, or perhaps it can be said that their way of exchanging intelligence is different from that of the Central Plains.

There was a counter, and intelligence transactions took place in the inner room. A black curtain was drawn on the door, which had to be lifted when going back and forth.

I entered alone, and there were seven or eight fierce men with knives guarding outside. It was very secretive.

Outside, there are tea rooms.

For those who have not traded yet to wait.

On the side, there is a pawnshop, a wine shop, and a tea shop selling "Wu Yue Eagle Claw", all of which have plaques of the Ju Kun Gang hanging on them.

It seems that they are quite powerful in Shouchun.

The closer you get to the southeast coast, the more you have to show off your muscles.

Zhou Yi took out the Jukun Gang VIP sign, and the expression of the big man who was in charge of leading the way changed slightly.

"This way, please."

He led Zhou Yi to a more exquisite tea room where there was another person sitting.

I guess he is also a distinguished guest of the Jukun Gang.

The people sitting inside were looking at Zhou Yi, and Zhou Yi was also looking at him.

This man wore a tall crown on his head, was about fifty years old, had an ancient face, and looked like a person with a stubborn and rigid temper.

but

After looking Zhou Yi over, he revealed a gentle smile that didn't quite match his appearance.

Before Zhou Yi sat down, he smiled and said, "Friend, how about joining me at the same table?"

Seeing this, the people from the Jukun Gang naturally didn't care.

He just said he would wait for a while, served tea and left.

Zhou Yi walked over and sat down opposite the man. "What advice do you have?"

"I don't deserve your advice, but I'm just meeting a stranger. Since you're so valued by the Ju Kun Gang, anyone who can sit in the same teahouse with me must be a famous figure in this martial arts world."

The middle-aged man spoke with confidence, even a hint of arrogance: "I'm surprised my friend is so young, and I can't help but want to get to know him."

He said he was surprised, but his expression was calm.

It can be seen that it is just a compliment.

Zhou Yi smiled modestly, "I'm not some famous figure. I came here only because I'm trapped in Shouchun. The fighting has broken out in the lower reaches of the Huai River, blocking my boat. I dare not leave."

"Hahaha!"

The middle-aged man laughed out loud: "I see, where are you going?"

"I was just thinking of seeing the autumn moon in Jiangdu."

"oh?"

After hearing this, his expression changed: "My friend, you dare to go to Jiangdu at this time. Your courage is not that of an ordinary person."

Seeing that he was not joking, Zhou Yi couldn't help but ask:

"What do you mean?"

"It all started because of Shi Long, the number one expert in Jiangdu."

Zhou Yi's eyes changed slightly: "Shi Long has been famous for many years and is a top figure in Jiang. Is there anything he can't handle?"

"Of course it's related to the Taoist treasure book," the middle-aged man said, as if he saw through Zhou Yi. "My friend is also going for the secret of immortality, right?"

"The secret of immortality?"

"Oh, you didn't know?"

The middle-aged man was slightly startled, glanced at Zhou Yi, and changed his attitude: "I was wrong."

Zhou Yi then asked, "Is this already common knowledge?"

"no."

The middle-aged man said, "The news of the Longevity Secret has not been circulating for long. It was just a coincidence that I heard about it. If I hadn't been going to kill someone, I would have wanted to see what wonders this Taoist book has."

He smiled faintly: "Right now, many martial arts masters are rushing to Jiangdu. From what I know, there are people from powerful families and demon sects. Do you still dare to go?"

Zhou Yi took a deep breath and said, "Isn't it wonderful to enjoy the autumn moon in Jiangdu and read the precious book of Taoism at the same time?"

"Hahaha!"

The middle-aged man laughed again: "Well, you really are my type."

He became interested, and suddenly revealed a hint of arrogance, saying:

"I admire young men like you. Come and be my son!"

"How about it?"

ah?

Zhou Yi thought he had misheard, but after taking a closer look at the man, he realized instantly, "You are General Du?"

"Hmph, good eyesight, I am Du Fuwei."

He waved his wide sleeves as he spoke. Everyone in the underworld knew that this underworld overlord had a unique skill of "hiding the world in his sleeves".

The Jianghuai Army is the largest force here.

Lao Du likes to be someone's father and has more than 30 adopted sons. So as soon as he opened his mouth, Zhou Yi guessed his identity.

"I wonder what your name is, and where are you from?"

"My name is Zhou Yi, a farmer in the countryside of Nanyang."

Du Fuwei's eyes flashed: "Even I can't see the details of your martial arts. It's impossible for you to be a farmer. I'm afraid you are a person with great skills from Nanyang."

"Coincidentally, the person who started the chaos in Jiangdu's martial arts world also came from Nanyang."

"General Du, I have never heard of this. Could you please tell me in detail?"

Du Fuwei shook his head: "I'm not entirely sure either. All I know is the few words I just heard."

"As for the inside story, I'm afraid Shilong is the only one who knows. If you want to ask Ju Kun about this, I guess he won't know more than I do."

His words were quite firm.

"Would you like to consider Mr. Du's previous proposal?"

"I have many sons, but most of them are in the army, but none like you."

Zhou Yi smiled and said, "There is often a gap between father and son. Why not make friends with General Du?"

Du Fuwei knew that the young man in front of him was no ordinary person, so he picked up the teacup.

"Okay."

The two of them drank a sip of tea and formed some friendship.

Zhou Yi couldn't help but ask, "Was it Brother Du who started the war in the lower reaches of the Huai River?"

"Some are, some aren't."

Du Fuwei said, "However, if you seek help from the Jukun Gang regarding this matter, I can help you resolve it."

"For me, this is just a piece of cake. I will send someone to take you to Shouchun Ferry. You can take my boat and cross the Huai River straight into the East China Sea."

When Du Fuwei said it, it seemed very simple.

But sending only one ship to see them off would waste a lot of manpower and material resources.

Zhou Yi remembered that the old boatman was still waiting, so he asked, "I wonder how long the battle in the lower reaches of the Huai River will last."

"It won't take long. A commercial ship can leave in five to seven days."

"But if you delay for this long, you may not be able to find the stone dragon when you reach Jiangdu."

"Maybe he's escaped, or maybe he's dead in the gutter."

Du Fuwei's stern face was covered with a smile, and he felt that this young man was very interesting. "This little favor doesn't really matter to me."

"You seem to be afraid of owing favors."

Zhou Yi smiled but didn't answer: "Why are you here, Brother Du?"

"On the one hand, I have to kill a man who killed my son when he passed by Zhongli. I now know that he is related to the Iron Cavalry Society."

"I've already asked the Baling Gang, but they don't know anything about it, so let's try the Jukun Gang."

Du Fuwei stopped talking, suddenly dipped his hand in the tea, and drew a map on the table.

"I conquered Miao Haichao of Xia Pi and killed Zhao Pozhen of Hailing, and my power increased greatly."

"I recently ran into the Sui general Xue Yuebin. He once fought against the Sui general Shi Wansui. He looked down on me, a person of humble origins. As a result, he was tragically killed by my Jianghuai army."

"Once the Sui generals are destroyed, the momentum will naturally increase."

"My army is not moving for now. I am considering what to do next."

He glanced at Zhou Yi and pointed to two locations: "I want to attack Liyang, or launch a surprise attack on Danyang County."

Obviously, he wanted to hear Zhou Yi's opinion.

"Danyang County is close, but you have to cross the river. It's also sandwiched between Liyang and Jiangdu, so it's too deep for Brother Du."

"Liyang is too far away and is dispensable to the Jianghuai Army. The center of Jiangnan is still Jiangdu, which is not conducive to subsequent advancement."

Zhou Yi smiled and said:

"Don't test me. My target is only Liuhe. It's a strategic military location and a major town in Jiangbei. If you come to the Jukun Gang, you can get a good idea of ​​Liuhe's strengths and weaknesses. If you go to the Baling Gang, that's not necessarily the case."

"They have a close relationship with Yang Guang and know you, so I'm afraid they might leak your information."

Du Fuwei looked at Zhou Yi deeply, and his eyes were different from before.

"Brother Zhou, the Sui Dynasty was once so prosperous and powerful, yet in just a short period of time, it has completely changed beyond recognition. How do you view this tremendous change?"

Zhou Yi asked, "Have you ever heard, old man, that all things are constantly changing, never resting. They flow and move, or push and return."

Du Fuwei shook his head: "I am a rough man and have hardly read any books."

"This is a poem written by Jia Yi, which says that the changes in the universe are a normal state and never cease. Even the biggest changes from dynasty to dynasty are only part of the normal state. Over a longer period of time, they are no longer so surprising."

After hearing this, Du Fuwei couldn't help but say, "I founded the Jianghuai Army just to make a living. I never thought about becoming an emperor."

If others heard this, they might think it was the hypocritical words of a gangster overlord.

But Zhou Yi knew very well that this was probably what he really felt.

This man took the initiative to offer a large piece of land to Li Yuan and surrendered early. His status was even higher than that of King Qi Li Yuanji, and he was the fourth most important person in the Li Tang Dynasty.

Unfortunately, his later years were miserable.

Du Fuwei frowned and immediately stopped talking.

I wonder what kind of charm lies in this young man's words, actions, and gestures.

When I first met him, I felt like my heart was opening up.

He looked at Zhou Yi again and suddenly said:

"Brother Zhou, if you have no one to rely on, why not come to my Jianghuai Army?"

"You are both civil and military, and our army is very short of people like you."

"I have appointed myself a general and am establishing a new navy. How do you think I will appoint you as the Grand Admiral of the Jianghuai Navy?"

Du Fuwei looked nostalgic, "I told him that when I subdued Miao Haichao."

"If you are capable of being the leader, I will follow you respectfully. If you think you are not up to the task, you can come and follow my command. Otherwise, we can fight to determine who is the better."

"So, Miao Haichao obeyed me."

Du Fuwei looked at Zhou Yi with sincerity:

"If Brother Zhou becomes the Grand Commander of our army and I am convinced of his loyalty, and Du feels I cannot compete with him, then I can follow your orders like Miao Haichao."

"We've never met before, but Mr. Du has been surprisingly talkative today. He truly doesn't want to give up on a talent like you."

Zhou Yi picked up the tea and bowed to Du Fuwei:

"Brother Du, you are so kind. I am deeply grateful, but you know me so little. This was an impulsive act, and I will greatly disappoint you in the future."

Zhou Yi didn't say anything final and drank the tea.

Du Fuwei nodded slightly.

He is the overlord of a region, so naturally he has to save face.

Today, I have said enough.

He also noticed Zhou Yi's subtle attitude.

"Brother Zhou, if I go to Nanyang to look for you, what name should I use?"

"Just tell the people guarding the city that you want to find the master of the temple."

This short sentence shocked the underworld lord.

How could he not know what this meant?

The young man in front of him with such extraordinary bearing was actually a dominant figure in the land of Dragon Rising!

There are many forces in Nanyang, yet they dare to say such things.

No wonder she remained calm despite his sincere invitation.

If Du Fuwei had originally held a superior attitude, then at this moment, age really had nothing to do with him and they were now equals.

In this state of mind, he asked a question that he had not intended to ask before.

"Brother Zhou, what do you think of Li Zitong?"

Zhou Yi understood and replied, "This man has great ambitions and refuses to be inferior to others. If he is looking for you like Miao Haichao, as Brother Du mentioned, you must be on guard."

Du Fuwei's expression changed. This was a secret of the Jianghuai Army, and it was revealed in just one word.

"Brother, are you still planning to go to Jiangdu?"

"Exactly."

"Let's go. I'll take you aboard. If you're in trouble in Jiangdu, please send someone to tell me."

“…”

When the people from the Jukun Gang came back, they were dumbfounded.

The two distinguished guests in the elegant teahouse had both left.

Zhou Yi returned to Shouchun Wharf and informed the old boatman of the news on the Huai River.

Follow

Du Fuwei sent a warship with hundreds of elite soldiers to the ancient Huainan ferry to wave goodbye to him.

The name of the Jianghuai Army was not given randomly.

Now is the time when they are at their peak, and no major forces along the way can stop them.

Warships could sail freely on the Huai River.

Then turn to Hangou

Jiangdu is already within sight.

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(End of this chapter)