115. Give up the small to gain the big
"At the first drum, the battle meal is ready. At the second, the battle robes are fastened. At the third, the swords are drawn. At the fourth, the troops are in action. Advance and retreat must be carried out according to orders. Disobeying orders will result in a sword attack. The three armies, return to camp with me!"
Chen Ji looked up and saw the figure in brown robe humming a little tune as he walked up the river bank step by step and disappeared behind rows of willow trees.
The other party came and went in a hurry like a famous actor on the stage. After performing his highlight, he retreated into the darkness outside the stage. This time, Chen Ji was ready to use the fire in his body to resist the dream, and even prepared to try to pull Meng Ji back into the green mountains of Xuanyuan. In case the matter was exposed, he might be arrested and thrown into the inner prison. If he could get a chance to be exiled, he would concentrate on practicing the sword skills in the place of exile, and when he returned to the Central Plains, he would kill these bastards with one sword.
Of course, he might not get the chance to be exiled. Then, he would make some small inventions to get some chances of leniency. Chen Ji thought of many possibilities before he fell asleep, but he never thought that Meng Ji would let him go. Chen Ji did not feel any hostility from Meng Ji. He just felt that the other party looked at him with some envy. He recalled what Meng Ji said about "getting the favor of that adult", and suddenly realized: someone instructed Meng Ji not to try him. Who
Who is qualified to give Mengji instructions?
Chen Ji had an answer in his mind.
At this moment, Jin Zhu interrupted his thoughts and bowed sincerely, saying, "Brother, there were many misunderstandings in the past. I hope you can forgive me. I said that as long as I can prove your innocence, I will definitely find a way to make amends. In the future, if you need me anywhere, just say it, and I will not refuse.
As he spoke, he was about to shake Chen Ji's right hand enthusiastically. But Chen Ji calmly took a step back and said, "Sir, I would like to resign from the Secret Service Department." Jin Zhu hurriedly stepped forward with a smile and said, "Why do you want to quit the Secret Service Department so suddenly? My salary in the Secret Service Department is twice as high as that of other officials of the same level." Chen Ji shook his head and said, "What's the use of asking for money if my life is gone?"
The Golden Pig immediately changed his words: "Now that this matter is over, I will report your merits to the Minister of Internal Affairs and will find you a path to cultivation. If you can break through the Dao Seeking Realm before the age of thirty-six, you will live a hundred years without a problem.
Chen Ji took a second step back and said, "Sir, you promised me a way to cultivate before, but I've already risked my life and haven't seen any sign of it. The bigwigs in our Secret Service change their minds faster than turning the pages of a book. I can't stand it."
The Golden Pig went on to say, "When you become a zodiac animal and possess the status of a fifth-rank official in the Ning Dynasty, the common, underhanded techniques will be useless to you. Look at Zhang Guo'er; ordinary people are afraid of him, but the filthy creatures he raises can't even get close to me."
Just as Chen Ji was about to take a third step back, Jin Zhu grabbed him and said, "Don't retreat, don't retreat! Even if I have to kneel in front of Jiefan Tower for a long time, I will kneel down and teach you a way to practice cultivation.
Chen Ji was silent for a long time
At this moment, the Golden Pig's attitude changed completely, and he no longer said threatening words.
The Golden Pig asked in a serious tone: "Deal? I will find a way for you to practice cultivation, and we will write off our past. Chen Ji looked up and said: "Deal"
In an instant, the world seemed to be silent for a moment, even the flames rising into the sky in the distance stopped for a moment.
Golden Pig let out a long sigh, and even the muscles on his face felt much lighter.
Somehow, Chen Ji suddenly felt that Jin Zhu had a sense of relief, as if he had finally solved a major life issue.
Jin Zhu patted Chen Ji's shoulder happily and said, "From now on, your life is more precious than mine. Don't worry, if anyone wants to embarrass you, just follow me."
make life difficult for.
As he spoke, he sighed: "Brother, don't blame me for being cautious, I really can't afford to lose anymore.
Chen Ji was puzzled: "Sir, what does this mean?
The Golden Pig smiled mysteriously: "You will understand later.
It's daybreak.
Chen Ji saw that more and more people were coming to the riverbank, and neighbors were carrying wooden buckets filled with water and running towards the sea of fire. But the fire was already started, and the raging fire dragon would not stop until it burned the entire neighborhood. Standing by the river, Jin Zhu sighed, "A lot of people have suffered this time. It's not what I want." Chen Ji gave him a warning look, "Sir, if there hadn't been a fight between the Secret Service and the Liu family, there wouldn't have been this fire. Jin Zhu thought for a while and replied, "Chen Ji, let me ask you, a fire will cause hundreds of families to suffer, but if the Liu family is not eliminated, and they continue to occupy Yuzhou and annex land and conceal the land, how many families will suffer?
Chen Ji shook his head: "Your Excellency, there is no need to tell me this. I don't intend to understand these great principles.
"It's up to you!
The Golden Pig turned and looked towards the center of the river, only to see Tianma standing in white clothes on the black-sailed boat, and a thin layer of mist was rising from the surface of the river.
The Pegasus stands in the middle, like a quiet banished immortal.
The Golden Pig said loudly: "Don't worry about me, go and catch Liu Mingxian.
But Tianma quietly made a few gestures at the bow of the ship, and Jinzhu also responded with a few gestures. Then the black ship slowly turned around and sailed into the increasingly thick fog.
Everything is quiet.
"Master Jinzhu, Master Tianma, this is Chen Ji looking at Jinzhu in surprise:
Golden Pig looked at Tianma's receding figure and whispered: "He can hear, but he has suffered from aphasia since childhood and cannot speak. The Minister of Internal Affairs asked the doctors to take turns to diagnose him. They tried herbal medicine and acupuncture, but none of them could cure him. Chen Ji asked: "Has my master treated him?"
"Imperial Physician Yao also treated Tianma, but after taking one look at him, he didn't even feel his pulse and turned away. I asked what was going on, and Imperial Physician Yao Jinzhu said that there was nothing wrong with Tianma's mouth, and that he couldn't speak because of a heart disease.
"Heart disease
Jin Zhu laughed at himself: "Oh, there are many people in my secret service department who are disabled, either physically or mentally.
Chen Ji asked curiously: "What does Master Jinzhu need?
The Golden Pig looked at his empty wrists and sighed sadly: "I am very short of money now.
Chen Ji suddenly asked: "Sir, has Liu Mingxian caught
"No, the Liu family's guest official and the elephant-armored guards risked their lives to protect him and he escaped.
“This is a good opportunity.
Jin Zhu sneered as he looked towards the Peony Bridge. "He can't get away. My Secret Service will find him even if we have to turn Los Angeles upside down. Liu Mingxian has been in charge of the Liu family for years. If we catch him, the Liu family will be finished..."
On the official road of Luocheng, a horse-drawn carriage sped along. The backward wind whipped the curtains and swayed them, and the wooden wheels rattled against the stone pavement. Liu Mingxian lifted the curtains to reveal his pale face. He urged urgently, "Hurry, return to the Liu family mansion. Send someone to the Yanshi camp to bring in all the Elephant Armor Guards, to prevent the Jiefan Guards from surrounding the Liu family mansion."
The driver did not hit him, and the carriage did not go south.
Liu Mingxian asked sternly: "Isn't this the way back to the Liu family mansion? Where are you taking me?" The driver said calmly: "Second Master, the master has instructed me before that if your crime is exposed, he will take you to the ancestral tomb to see him as soon as possible.
The master should be waiting for you at the ancestral tomb now.
Liu Xianxian breathed a sigh of relief: "So it was arranged by the old man, it's good to have him here.
He fell back into the carriage, feeling a sharp pain in his temples.
He was in power for eight years and was like an emperor in Yuzhou.
He thought he was already capable of handling things on his own, but he didn't expect that he would have to ask his father for help in the end.
The carriage went around and around and reached Mang Mountain in the north of Luocheng.
When Liu Mingxian arrived at the ancestral tomb, where tombstones abounded, Liu Gun was wearing a white linen mourning robe and a mourning hat. He knelt quietly before Old Master Liu's tomb, burning a stack of yellow paper. Liu Mingxian hurriedly said, "Father."
Liu Gun said softly: "You also come and kneel down and burn some paper money for your grandfather.
The calm voice seemed to have a calming power.
Liu Mingxian knelt down unwillingly, took a stack of yellow paper from the guard, and threw it all into the brazier in one breath. Liu Gun said slowly: "When you were a child, your grandfather loved you the most. Even if you wanted a star in the sky, he would probably find a way to get one down for you." Liu Mingxian's expression froze.
Liu Gun continued: "I told you to go to the capital to be an official and see the world, but your grandfather was reluctant to let you go to the capital to suffer grievances, so he insisted on keeping you by his side and serving as the magistrate of Yuzhou for eight years. Do you know where you lost? You and your aunt both lost in vision. Liu Ge Lao looked up at the vast Mangshan Mountain in the mist and sighed: "In the eyes of your aunt, there are only the three palaces and six courtyards in the Forbidden City. In your eyes, there is only the land of Yuzhou. How can you win?"
Liu Mingxian was stunned.
"Come and play a game with me. It seems like it's been a long time since you and I, father and son, have played against each other." Elder Liu slowly stood up and dusted off his knees. The guards spread out the straw mat, brought in the table, and placed the chess pieces on it.
Liu Ge Lao knelt on the straw mat and made his move. He started with Xiao Fei guarding the corner, but after only thirty-two moves, he forced Liu Mingxian into a long period of thinking, not knowing how to make his move.
The more he looked at it, the more he felt that the white pieces in his hand were in the same situation as the Liu family, attacked from both sides and ambushed on all sides.
On top of Mang Mountain, the sound of war drums seemed to be heard, and it seemed as if someone suddenly plucked the strings of a pipa, revealing murderous intent.
"Are you hesitant?
Lord Liu sighed.
Liu Mingxian gritted his teeth and said, "Father, my chess game has no chance of survival.
Liu Ge Lao pointed to the spot on the chessboard and said, "Place the piece here, giving up the small to gain the big, and you should be able to fight again.
Liu Mingxian suddenly looked up: "Father.
The next moment, his neck was suddenly strangled from behind, making it difficult for him to breathe.
Liu Mingxian struggled and kicked over the chessboard, unable to utter a word.
His face was purple, and his eyes were like those of dead fish, staring straight at Liu Ge Lao, as if he wanted to ask why. Liu Ge Lao picked up the chess pieces on the ground one by one, threw them back into the chess basket, and said with emotion: "Ah Xian, the person who wanted to protect you the most has been killed by you with your own hands. After that, he stood up, took off his hemp clothes and mourning hat, and walked down the mountain with the gait of a dragon and a tiger: "Give his body to Jin Zhu, and say that this rebellious son was determined to kill the thief of Jing Dynasty, but almost caused a disaster, and committed suicide at home out of fear of punishment.
"Master, the Conspiracy Department won't believe it.
Old Liu Ge did not respond: "Believe it or not, it is not important.
When Liu Mingxian was dying, he saw one gray-clad warrior after another from the Yanshi camp walking out of the Forest of Steles, silently following his father down the mountain.
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