Chapter 1018: Disturbing Sounds and Seeking Strategies
The old imperial family has not made any moves since they retreated from Jibei Road last time. This is because compared with Dashun, they are lacking in resources and upper-level power, and are actually on the defensive in the long-term confrontation.
The old imperial family did not have the ability to take the initiative to fight, and in order to maintain the existing borders, they could only take some containment and destructive actions.
So this time, according to conventional thinking, it is likely that similar actions will be taken. After all, with the promotion of the skyline, more central cities will definitely join in, which will help to enhance the strength of Dashun. The old imperial family certainly does not want to see this.
Jibei Road was the origin of Skyline, so it wouldn't be surprising if the old imperial family wanted to target it. The key was how would they do it? And how much of an impact would this secret treasure or rift have?
Qiao Weiting said, "Let me say a few words. I don't know exactly where this rift is, but from a military perspective..."
He clicked on the lower world pass, and the three mountains of Jibei Road appeared on it.
He said: "There is Zhangshan in the north, Jiashan in the southwest, and Xieshan in the southeast, which just surround Yangzhi, leaving only a gap in the south.
If a rift appears in any of the three mountains, the people of the old imperial family only need to occupy Yangzhi City and then take over the other two mountains, forming an excellent geographical location that is easy to defend and difficult to attack."
The expressions of the security team members became serious. Yangzhi City has a large population and a certain industrial base. It is connected to other counties and cities by roads. In addition, there are relatively smooth waterways, so transportation is very convenient. There are also many fortresses left over from the great development period in the Three Mountains. Once occupied, it will be a natural military stronghold.
In fact, during the great development period, the army built a military center around this place. This place must not fall into the hands of the old imperial family.
Liang Guanghai paused for a moment and said, "If that's the case, could the sudden action taken by the old imperial family be due to the recent field information being spread to Yang Zhi?"
The team members all nodded. This was very likely. Once Yangzhi City and the surrounding counties were included in the entire skyline, information could reach every place and they could respond at any time.
Yao Zhiyi suddenly said, "Not only that, but Director Chen's absence from Jibei Road for the past six months has emboldened them. Otherwise, even if the information field spreads there, they wouldn't dare to act rashly."
When the team members thought about it, they felt that this was indeed the case. The old imperial family obviously knew the threat posed by Skyline to them, but they had not taken any action for a long time. This was most likely Chen Chuan's deterrence.
After all, when the three fighters participated in the siege of Chen Chuan, no one from the old imperial family showed up, but now they suddenly appeared. Perhaps this is the reason.
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "If they really decide to take action this time, they will definitely take all kinds of situations into consideration."
He looked up and said, "Maybe you have also thought about how to deal with me."
The team members were slightly shocked. If this was true, the old imperial family would definitely invest considerable manpower.
Qiao Weiting said, "Doesn't the Cao family have half a key to the lock? If we get the suspected location of the hidden treasure, can we find it? If we can find it, we can eliminate it in its infancy and eradicate this matter."
Liang Guanghai is an expert in this field. He said in a deep voice: "Having only half of the key is useless. Even if it is complete, you still need to know the specific location of the secret treasure and how to enter. This alone is useless."
Qiao Weiting thought for a moment and asked, "Can the Cao family cooperate this time?"
Qi Weizhao said, "Don't bother the Cao family. The Government Affairs Office promised to give them a stable life. They have done a great service by reporting this news. The rest is our business."
He looked at all the team members and said, "The Government Affairs Office will try to speed up the advancement of field information in Yangzhi and surrounding towns, and station a military unit in Yangzhi City to facilitate monitoring of the surrounding situation. In addition, he looked at Chen Chuan.
The news of Director Chen's return is currently unknown to anyone except a few people. Would Director Chen be willing to go to Yangzhi?"
Everyone thought about it and felt that this was the best way. As long as the Three Mountains were stable, even if the rift was not here and the old imperial family showed up somewhere else, there would not be any big problems.
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and replied, "I have no problem. However, I need to contact Xiayuan'an Company through secret channels in the name of the Government Affairs Office."
I might need to transfer two people from there.”
Qi Weizhao didn't ask him who specifically he wanted to transfer, and said in a deep voice, "I'll arrange it. I was planning to contact them."
The other team members thought about it and nodded. Yuan'an is now the largest state-owned enterprise in Yangzhi, and they cannot be avoided in this matter.
To the north of Yangzhi is the military port of Hangu City, and the construction of the railway there is entrusted to Yuan'an Company. With the cooperation of this company, Yangzhi's retreat can be blocked from the north, and the control there can be further strengthened.
Of course, it is also possible that the cracks are in other places, or the geographical conditions of other counties and cities do not have a sufficiently closed and excellent geographical environment. Once a situation occurs, the central city can respond in the shortest time.
After the decision was made, some details were discussed and the meeting ended.
Chen Chuan looked at the dim screen and then remembered something.
At Mr. Cheng’s 80th birthday party that day, the old man couldn’t help but talk about his eldest son.
At that time, Teacher Cheng's elder brother was very talented and was highly expected and respected by his family and elders, so he also developed a more selfish personality.
Mr. Cheng was a man who paid close attention to rules. He was quite dissatisfied with his eldest son, so he sent him to Yangzhi, hoping to temper his temper.
However, this person could not sit still. Once, for some unknown reason, he went to Jiaoshan for a trip and then disappeared.
The Cheng family organized several searches after that, but they were never able to find the person. Jiaoshan was not a place suitable for long-term living, and there was no way to station people there permanently. However, despite this, the Cheng family still visited once a year.
Judging from the current situation, could it be related to the secret treasure?
He needs to find some time to ask about this matter, and he also needs to find some people who are more familiar with the environment of Jiaoshan.
He happened to know a few people here.
He thought for a moment and nodded, "Is this Senior Brother Ren? I'm Chen Chuan. Is it convenient for us to talk now? Well, I want to ask you a favor."
In the intersection area, on a desolate hill, stands an old Zen temple. It looks rather old, but is quite large. From time to time on the mountain path, you can see believers wearing linen clothes and wrapping their bodies in bowing and praying all the way up the mountain.
You can hear the soothing sounds of Zen chanting coming from the temple, and the smoke from the furnace in front of the temple is curling up.
Zhao Zhenye walked up the steps, passed the believers and arrived in front of the temple. In front of the temple stood a Zen monk with his hair tied in a bun and wearing a patched robe.
This man looked flabby from the outside, but he gave people the feeling of being full of life, especially his eyes which were bright and clear.
When he saw Zhao Zhenye, he clasped his hands together, bowed and said, "I believe in the Lord and am here again." His voice was gentle and powerful, making people feel at ease.
Zhao Zhenye nodded and said, "Master, I have already paid my respects to all six great masters. I wonder which one I should pay my respects to today?"
Recently he has heard a lot of auditory hallucinations and seen some inexplicable images. He knows that the energy he has absorbed is affecting him, and it is also possible that the existence on the opposite side is transmitting something to him through these, which is unavoidable.
However, this problem is easy to solve. Zen Buddhism has some Zen mantras that can dissolve these auditory and visual hallucinations, so he has been coming here every day recently and gradually suppressing them.
The Zen master showed an expression of listening. After a while, he smiled and said, "Believe it, today I heard a flat sound and I should go to the place of the Venerable Wugu Miaosheng."
Zhao Zhenye nodded. He took two steps, then stopped and turned back to ask, "Master, I've listened to this so many times, and although I've gained something each time, why can't I achieve complete tranquility?"
The Zen master smiled and said, "Then we should ask the believers: do they want to listen to those heavenly sounds or not?"
Zhao Zhenye thought about it and remained silent.
The Zen master smiled and said, "Unclear, fearful, and suspicious, these are knots in the heart. Believe me, first there is confusion, then there are all kinds of consequences. If you can untie the root cause, then these will no longer exist."
Zhao Zhenye nodded and said, "Thank you, Zen Master."
He walked into the temple and came before the "Venerable Wuguo Miaosheng". The statue of the Venerable was solemn and peaceful, with slightly lowered eyelids and a face full of compassion.
He sat down in the front, and after a while, he heard the rustling sounds again. Before, he rejected these sounds because he didn't want to be disturbed by these external sounds in order to cultivate. But now that his merits and practices were gradually fulfilled, he no longer resisted them. In just a short while, he heard a lot of things that he could understand.
But this sound was only heard by him, and he himself had no way to respond, so it would continue to exist. However, after he understood the meaning of it, it suddenly became faint and almost inaudible.
This is because if he resists in his mind, the more he resists, the more disturbing he will be. However, now he knows the faith, so he can listen or not.
He looked up and saw that the Venerable still had a compassionate expression on his face, so he stood up, clasped his hands together, bowed upwards, and then walked out.
When they got outside, the Zen master asked, "Have you gained anything from believing in the Lord?"
Zhao Zhenye said, "Thank you, Master. I have learned something."
The Zen master smiled and said, "Why should I thank you? The world is a sea of suffering. You and I are both floating across it. I help the Lord, and the Lord helps me."
Zhao Zhenye said, "Master, I will come again."
The Zen master simply put his hands together in greeting, said nothing more, and just watched him walk down the mountain.
Zhao Zhenye walked all the way down and looked forward. There was a group of fully armed people staying there. It was obvious that they were the elite troops from the old imperial family.
Gai Shuhe stood aside, holding his helmet in his hands. He said, "Brother Zhao, we've been waiting for you for a long time. Can we leave now?"
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(End of this chapter)
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