Chapter 410 Casual Chat
This is too dangerous. Yang Jian couldn't help but take a step forward, but then hesitated. What if Di Xin was just on an incognito visit and would return soon? Would his move disrupt Di Xin's plans?
Jiang Ziya did not hear Yang Jian's reply. He looked up and saw Yang Jian staring intently at a certain spot, looking restless yet apprehensive.
Jiang Ziya then looked over and immediately spotted the outstanding Chang Hao. His eyes widened in surprise as he stepped forward. "Young master, do you still remember me?"
Now, having learned a lesson from reality, Jiang Ziya naturally recalled the abnormal brawl in Chaoge, the embarrassing experience of being kicked out of the city, and how his sworn brother Yiren quickly provided him with travel expenses and sent him to Xiqi for refuge...
All of this made it clear to Jiang Ziya that the young man before him was extremely popular with the people of Chaoge.
Having never seen Chang Hao fight and being unaware of his skills, Yu Yixian and Jin Peng became alert and stepped forward, subtly shielding Chang Hao behind them.
Although His Majesty was being somewhat reckless by insisting on going to Tongguan, he accurately chose these two to protect him from among many people, so they should bring His Majesty back to Chaoge safely.
"Of course I remember, sir. It was my fault back then. I shouldn't have been angry because of the divination. I am very sorry for that." Chang Hao had known about Jiang Ziya's defection for a long time, but he never expected to run into him outside Chaoge City. What a coincidence.
Chang Hao lowered his hand and patted the shrunken Zhuxian Sword Formation hanging at his waist, reminding the Tongtian Sect Leader inside that his disciple had arrived.
Tongtian rested his chin on his hand, his face full of helplessness. His disciple was useless, and his capable second brother refused to save him. Life is unpredictable. He had become Di Xin's personal accessory. This was truly the first time in history.
"Hehe, it's only human nature. I should have been more tactful back then, instead of being a reckless fool who disregarded the young master's feelings," Jiang Ziya thought back to that divination, which was truly disastrous for both him and the young master, and couldn't help but sigh. "The young master seems to be doing quite well now. I wonder where the young master intends to go?"
On the contrary, he left Chaoge in disgrace, and now he has returned to Chaoge in disgrace as well, which is truly shameful.
"I am fortunate to have acquired a set of skills, and I wish to go to Tongguan to join the army and make meritorious contributions, so as to establish an immortal achievement to be passed down to future generations, and thus not have lived in vain." Chang Hao started spouting a string of lies.
Yang Jian stared incredulously at Di Xin's ramblings, gaining a deeper understanding of the king. The king's defection to the army was a huge joke; who would dare to take him in?
Jiang Ziya, however, believed him. Looking around at the three men, he assumed they were all spirited cultivators. "Then I wish you a bright future, young man. However, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should."
Yang Jian tugged at Jiang Ziya's sleeve, "Uncle Jiang, please don't say anything out of turn."
Jiang Ziya knew he shouldn't speak carelessly, but he was in a dilemma. If he spoke, he might get another beating; if he didn't speak, he would feel bad. His young master was going to join the army and it would be difficult for him to return to Chaoge. He was a loyal and righteous man who cared about his country, and Jiang Ziya really couldn't bear to see him suffer.
"Sir, you are a man of great wisdom. Please speak frankly." Chang Hao was indeed eager to hear what Jiang Ziya had to say. The divination he had made back then was truly accurate and had come true one by one. Judging from Jiang Ziya's ability to govern Xiqi, he was also a capable minister.
Since he had met him here, it was Jiang Ziya's good fortune. Chang Hao was very happy to have another diligent, hardworking, dedicated, and capable minister under his command who never complained.
"Young master, I wonder if your mother is in good health?" Jiang Ziya had become quite experienced. A few years ago, he would have directly said: "Your mother's life is coming to an end," and then been considered a curse and beaten up.
Chang Hao remained calm and composed, as if he were not hearing the bad news that Jiang Ziya was hinting at his parents' health problems. "Thank you for your concern, sir. I know what I'm doing. Without a country, there is no home. Everything at home has been arranged properly. Even if there are any problems, everything is fate."
"It's wonderful that you think this way, young master." Jiang Ziya was very pleased.
"Erlang, what a coincidence to meet you here." Chang Hao smiled broadly. Meeting Yang Jian here, Chang Hao knew without a doubt that Yang Jian was escorting Jiang Ziya to Yin Shang and had come to join him on the side.
He has good judgment. Putting everything else aside, at least Chang Hao can guarantee that he won't use Yang Jian as a sacrifice to the heavens.
"Big..." Yang Jian knew he was in a bad mood as soon as he opened his mouth, and quickly changed his words: "Young Master, how have you been?"
"You were still working for Xiqi before, but now, have you thought it through?" As soon as Chang Hao finished speaking, Jiang Ziya's expression changed slightly.
"Yes, I've thought it through very clearly. I'd rather be a general of the Shang Dynasty than a lackey of the Western Zhou." Yang Jian was very straightforward. Now that he had met the King, whether or not the deal was done was entirely up to the King.
“Very good, bring your elder along. I’m willing to introduce him to someone.” Chang Hao gestured for Yang Jian to bring Jiang Ziya along.
"Erlang, what are you doing...?" Jiang Ziya couldn't understand. With just a few words, Yang Jian had given up on Chaoge, which was right in front of him. Did this young master know that they had been working for Xiqi before, and he just let them go like that?
“Uncle Jiang, we’ve already accomplished half the task by meeting the eldest son. The rest depends on you demonstrating your abilities. Whether you can be accepted by the king depends on this.” Yang Jian persuaded Jiang Ziya, “A word from the eldest son to the king is worth more than a hundred or a thousand words from others.”
"Oh?" Jiang Ziya was overjoyed. "I am Jiang Shang. Thank you for your trouble, young master."
“No problem. Prime Minister Jiang was prime minister in Xiqi, and I hope he can become prime minister in Yin Shang as well.” Chang Hao casually made a promise, thinking that if he really chose the child of Uncle Wang’s family, then Uncle Wang would not be suitable to continue in the position of prime minister.
Although Yang Jian and Jiang Ziya were not afraid of the hardships of traveling thousands of miles, they had just passed through this place.
Another gust of wind blew by, leaving Jiang Ziya covered in dust. Yang Jian, remembering that his Uncle Jiang hadn't eaten for two days and had only drunk water to stave off hunger, couldn't help but step forward and ask, "Young Master, where are you headed?"
“Didn’t I say before that I wanted to join the army at Tongguan?” Chang Hao raised an eyebrow and glanced at Yang Jian, indicating that he never talked nonsense.
Yang Jian seemed to have been struck by lightning. "You, you're not joking?"
"I never joke." Chang Hao wasn't being reckless. The Ten Heavenly Lords set up the Ten Deadly Formations at Tongguan, drawing in the Golden Immortals of Kunlun to break them. So much time has passed; Xiqi should have figured out a way to break the formation by now.
He ordered the Ten Heavenly Kings to leave behind the formation, but those ten were stubborn and refused to retreat.
Isn't this just following in the footsteps of Chong Heihu?
Chang Hao had no choice but to go there in person. The compliant people of Tongguan had temporarily moved away, but some of the more stubborn people were determined not to back down an inch. In addition, they were reluctant to leave their homeland and spontaneously set up a scorched earth policy. He had to see the situation in person and then try to persuade them again.
At the same time, he had secretly sent a message to Shen Gongbao, asking him to persuade Ji Fa to form a "benevolent and righteous" army, using a two-pronged approach to protect them to the greatest extent possible.
"In that case, I can see you off." Yang Jian was still carrying Di Xin, who was only going to Tongguan for a quick look and then returning. He had no idea that Di Xin was planning to go on a killing spree.
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