Chapter 106 Jiang Huai Zhou Lang (Thanks to the pseudo-book fans for their support!)
Wang Xiongdan rushed into the Jianghuai army formation and brought back two big horses with shiny fur.
Zhou Yi and Du Fuwei rode on separate horses.
Thanks to the guidance of Master Zhang, the head coach of Taiping Equestrianism, his equestrianism is already extraordinary in the eyes of ordinary people.
The two men reined in their horses and rode slowly, taking the northwest route.
The Jianghuai Army was converging on the battlefield, and the two men passed through the army of tens of thousands.
Spears and halberds were lined up, and swords and bows were hung on the shoulders. Behind him followed hundreds of people, each dressed in martial arts uniforms and walking with vigorous steps.
They are the elite among the elite of the Jianghuai Army, called the "Shangmuying", and are a team composed of martial arts masters.
Even if the contemporary martial arts master was in Zhou Yi's position, he would never dare to relax.
The strong horses, with the sound of crisp hooves, had already entered the depths of the army.
Thousands of eyes gathered from all directions.
In many people's eyes, there is still curiosity.
after all
The person walking side by side with the general at this time did not fall behind.
The fact that he could hold such a rank in front of the overlord of Jianghuai showed that he had an extraordinary background.
The Jianghuai Army has recently won a series of victories and captured an important town in northern Jiangnan, and its momentum is high.
Du Fuwei was also satisfied with the grandeur of the military formation.
It’s a pity that there was no shock on Zhou Yi’s face.
It's not surprising when you think about it.
The combined number of forces in Nanyang exceeds the total number of the Jianghuai Army, and there is no war for the time being. In addition, it is connected to the Central Plains and is located on a major transportation route. It is a prosperous and peaceful place.
In addition to his hard work in fighting, he also had to guard against the Jiangdu camp and a number of rebel forces.
The overlord of Nanyang can be said to be sleeping soundly and having a carefree mind.
Du Fuwei is in this position, and it is beyond envy.
Along the way, Du Fuwei talked about how the Jianghuai Army captured Liuhe City.
Zhou Yi then told him about the happenings in the underworld of Yangzhou.
They seem unrelated, but they are actually intricately linked.
"It seems that I need Brother Zhou's help to take over Liuhe City."
Du Fuwei pointed at the approaching tall city and said, "If Yuchi Sheng hadn't mobilized the troops from all over the world to encircle and suppress the Demon Sect, it would have been so easy for me to capture this city."
"That's wrong."
Zhou Yi said sternly, "There are so many opportunities in the world, but how many people can seize them? Brother Du is one of those few. Only then can we become the overlord of Jianghuai."
Du Fuwei laughed loudly and entered the city with Zhou Yi.
Liuhe City, with its advantageous water transport location at the confluence of the Chuhe River and the Yangtze River, served as a distribution center for goods from the north and south. After the opening of the Grand Canal, the city flourished, with merchant ships flocking to it day and night.
The sun officially rises when we enter the city.
Du Fuwei was not in a hurry to take Zhou Yi to the Jianghuai camp, but instead walked around the prosperous areas in the city.
There were many armed soldiers patrolling the streets, perhaps because the siege was too fast.
Liuhe City, which had just changed hands, did not fall into depression or panic.
Du Fuwei restrained his subordinates, which meant that he wanted to take root here.
There are special shops in the city, and bulk commodities such as grain, silk, and tea are still operating normally.
Zhou Yi saw that many shop owners looked uneasy, but they were still trying to maintain their business.
This is normal. The Jianghuai Army is not perfect, and some of its names are even unpleasant.
It is normal for city residents and merchants to be worried and afraid.
Lao Du's management ability is not as good as his martial arts skills.
"What are your plans, Brother Du?"
"Find an opportunity to capture Danyang and Liyang."
Du Fuwei added, "Only when we capture Jiangdu can we be considered truly secure. Otherwise, once the Sui army gathers, we will most likely not be able to resist with our current manpower."
"If I can't hold Liuhe and the Sui army pursues me, I can only retreat to the Huai River, travel around Shouchun and Zhongli, and manage the middle section of the Huai River."
Zhou Yi said: "Brother Du is not alone in the rebel forces around here. The Sui army is wary and unlikely to launch a large-scale attack."
"I'm afraid that General Yuchi of Yangzhou doesn't have the courage."
Du Fuwei then asked, "Brother Zhou, what do you think I rely on to gain a foothold here?"
"The Sui Dynasty has lost the support of the people, and rebel armies are rising up everywhere. Brother Du needs to be sincere to the people. The people of Jiangnan, and most of the martial artists in Jiangnan, will support you. Only by persisting for a long time can you gain a foothold."
Du Fuwei nodded. He also understood the principle of the right time, right place and right people.
but
"Brother Zhou, do you know how to manage a city?"
“I don’t quite understand.”
Zhou Yi admitted, "Actually, I really don't like these chores."
“That’s in Nanyang.”
"There are some caring people in Nanyang who are working hard. Brother Du thinks that Nanyang's prosperity actually has little to do with me."
"How can it be unrelated?" Du Fuwei shook his head. "There's also a Guanjun City in Nanyang. If you and Zhu Can were swapped, Nanyang County would immediately fall apart, and Guanjun City would prosper."
Zhou Yi smiled and of course did not refute.
While Zhou Lao Mo was arresting people everywhere to get Guan Jun back, Zhu Can was just sitting at home, but a lot of blame had already been put on his head.
Zhu Can and he were not on the same train of thought at all.
The Jianghuai Army occupied Liuhe City and naturally controlled the government offices.
The two entered the government office. In the quiet back hall, Du Fuwei chatted with him for a while and then proposed again:
"Brother Zhou, how about taking up a position in my Jianghuai Army?"
Zhou Yi hesitated a little: "Although I want to work with Brother Du, I have to go back to Nanyang and can't stay in Liuhe for long."
“No impact.”
Du Fuwei invited him to tea:
"I know my brother's status in Nanyang, so I won't be inferior to him. The world is in turmoil right now, and I don't know who can rule it. I have to consider the people who follow me and can't harm them."
"My friendship with Brother Zhou stems from a combination of admiration and calculation."
"oh?"
"If Du is powerful, Brother Zhou will help me succeed. If Brother Zhou is powerful, I will also be willing to help you."
After Du Fuwei finished speaking, the domineering look on his face faded away.
"The road ahead is uncertain, but Mr. Du is able to recognize himself and is not willing to bet everything on himself."
Zhou Yi understood what he meant and asked:
"What are your plans, Brother Du?"
Du Fuwei brought up the old story again: "I am the Grand General of the Jianghuai Army. Brother Zhou can lead the navy and become the Grand Admiral of the Navy."
"However, since you are returning to Nanyang, an army cannot be without a commander. The newly established navy is just a temporary name and will not be filled with too many people."
"If Brother Zhou returns to the Jianghuai Army, we can expand the navy camp at any time."
Seeing that he hesitated, Du Fuwei didn't want him to refuse.
If he refuses again, how can he, as the overlord of a region, lose face?
This matter will never be mentioned again.
It would be best if you could agree.
First, I appreciate your temper, and second, I leave myself an alternative way out.
Thirdly, if the person in front of you is really sincere and works with you, it will be like adding wings to a tiger.
Zhou Yi suddenly thought: "Brother Du, where is General Fu Gongju?"
Lao Du, this good brother, is not only good at backstabbing.
He is also a member of the Tianlian Sect, one of the two sects of the Demonic Sect and the Six Paths.
"He's in the Yongfu area in the north, guarding against Meng Rang, who occupies Xuyi. He was defeated by Zhang Xutuo but was able to make a comeback. I don't dare underestimate him."
Perhaps understanding what Zhou Yi was thinking, he continued:
"In the Jianghuai Army, Du has always been the final word in everything he arranges."
"Brother Zhou, if you're not in a hurry to return to Nanyang, you can stay in Liuhe for a few days."
"Give me an answer when you've thought it through."
…
At noon, Zhou Yi participated in the Jianghuai Army's celebration banquet.
In addition to Du Fuwei, the other core members at the table included Wang Xiongdan, Kan Leng, Ximen Junyi, Wang Lanfang and others.
Most of the young generals on the Jianghuai Army called Du Fuwei "Dad".
Zhou Yi was stunned for a moment and almost thought that the Age of Discovery had arrived.
You can tell from the way they drink and eat.
Although Du Fuwei was majestic, he had a good relationship with his sons.
It is no wonder that he wanted to avenge his sons and kill the third archer guard of the Tiele throne.
Not to mention Du Fuwei's relationship, just because Zhou Yi was the one who killed the Third Arrow Guard, the cadres on the Jianghuai ship also respected him very much.
Whenever Zhou Yi holds up the wine, everyone will give him face and raise their big bowls to drink together.
After the banquet, Wang Xiongdan took him to stay in the courtyard next to the government office.
Zhou Yi lay on the wooden bed, thinking about every aspect of the Jianghuai Army.
Lao Du has his own calculations, but his words are straightforward and sincere.
Thinking about it
He decided to go out and take a look, and without asking anyone to accompany him, he walked alone on the streets of Liuhe City.
He walked around the city for four consecutive days.
In the high hilly area to the north of the city, most of the houses are made of blue bricks and black tiles, with dismounting stones in front of the doors. They are where people of higher status in the city live.
Some mansions were vacated and suffered misfortunes.
Further south, common people lived in alleys and lanes. Most of the houses were made of wood, and there were shops along the streets, including many blacksmith shops, wine shops, and cloth shops.
Liuhe controls the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers, and is a prosperous place with many boats and vehicles converging on it.
It can be seen that after Lao Du occupied the city, he was also trying to maintain the prosperity of the city.
but,
When Zhou Yi avoided the superficial prosperity, he saw a different scene in the suburbs.
"stop!"
On the side of a willow-lined alley in the west of the city, a man with a rough face and a broad forehead roared angrily.
If you are in a busy area in the city.
If he continues to roar like this, he will definitely attract everyone's attention.
But in this suburb, only the surface of the small river beside the willow trees showed some ripples.
"What?"
The man who was stopped in front frowned. He was very tall and judging by the mark on his shoulder, he was a member of the Jianghuai Army.
There were five other people around him, who seemed to be his subordinates.
There was a woman in the leader's arms who was struggling but couldn't break free from his arms.
The man behind him said coldly, "Qi San, release him quickly. General Du has issued an order prohibiting the rape of women. It's not too late for you to stop now."
"What the hell are you talking about?"
Qi San said, "We have finally conquered this city. Can't I pick a beautiful woman from the city and take her home with me? The general doesn't care about marriage."
"Marriage should be voluntary. If you kidnap someone like this, what's the difference between you and a bandit?"
Qi San glared at him: "Li Jing, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business."
"If you're envious, just go pick one yourself."
The man named Li Jing did not argue with him: "Since that's the case, I will report to General Du and see if you will end up well."
Qi San was a little scared after hearing this, and felt that he was no match for Li Jing.
So he touched the woman in his arms and pushed her away.
"My little beauty, wait for me at home. There will come a time when that bastard surnamed Li can't keep his eyes on us anymore. Then we can have fun again."
After saying this, Qi San snorted, turned around and left.
Li Jing ignored him and went to comfort the woman and show her a way out.
Suddenly, I heard a splash in the distance!
Qi San was walking normally when he stumbled and fell, hitting his head on a rock by the river and falling into the water.
"Boss Qi!"
Several younger brothers around were shocked to see that his head was open and bleeding, his face was submerged in water, his back was facing up, and he did not turn over.
If no one rescues him, he will drown soon.
They jumped down and carried Qi San to the shore.
At this time, a young man in white came over.
Several people did not recognize his identity, but saw him frowning and squatting down to smell Qi San's breath.
Then he touched his belly.
He said firmly, "There's no hope."
"What?!"
The people around were shocked. Boss Qi died just like that?
They were originally ruffians from Tushan, but later joined the Jianghuai Army and formed a small group.
As the Jianghuai Army grew in power, things got better and better for the few of them.
Now we have Liuhe City again.
When they came to the wealthy area of Jiangnan, they were naturally not satisfied with the brothel girls and went out to seek fun.
Who would have thought.
With Boss Qi's ability, he would die if he fell while walking?
"He's not dead. Boss Qi is still breathing."
The young man in white stood up and said, "He's had a head injury, he can't hold on any longer."
"I just heard that he's getting married. What a pity."
"Now that the wedding can't be held, go find the black one and give him a funeral and a wedding."
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
Several people chased him away and tried to find a door panel but couldn't find one, so one of them carried Qi San on his back.
But the more the man carried it, the heavier it felt.
After walking less than half a mile, I checked Boss Qi's breath and found that he was dead, and even his chest was cold!
really
The young man was right, the tone was not held.
A few people threw Boss Qi to the ground and left this evil place.
The girl next to Li Jing immediately showed joy when she saw this.
She bowed to Li Jing to thank him and wanted to ask him to go back.
Li Jing shook his head, and after she left, he turned and walked towards Zhou Yi.
Seeing Qi San's men walking away, he clasped his fists towards him and said:
"My friend's skills are truly formidable. He must be a reputable figure in the martial arts world. Unfortunately, I am shortsighted and don't know who he is."
Zhou Yi saw that he had a straight nose and bright eyes, giving people a sense of stability and wisdom.
"Your friend is Li Jing?"
Zhou Yi's question and the look in his eyes made Li Jing startled.
The hands that were clasped in fists couldn't help but relax.
"I am Li Jing, but we have never met before and I am not famous. How could my friend recognize me?"
Zhou Yi said with a hint of reminiscence: "I have a friend who looks like you."
"Also, his name is Li Jing, and he is known as the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King in Jianghu."
Li Jing recalled it again, but had no impression at all.
But judging from the man's expression, he didn't seem to be lying.
We have never met before, so there is no point in telling him such lies.
Just think that there really is such a person as "Tota Heavenly King".
Li Jing looked at the man in front of him carefully again. There was an indescribable temperament between his eyebrows, as if he could see through everything, but also seemed to take nothing seriously.
Suddenly, he smiled slightly.
His eyebrows were slightly raised, like two dragons leaving the abyss.
I didn't realize he knew any martial arts, but just the move he just made was something that only a top-notch martial artist could do.
Before Zhou Yi could speak, Li Jing interrupted and asked:
"Who is your friend?"
Zhou Yi asked with a smile: "Do you want to hear my true identity, or do you want me to just say one?"
Li Jing was very amused. "My friend's real name must be something extraordinary."
"A little bit of fame."
Li Jing continued, "If you trust me, please tell me your real name."
"good."
He couldn't help but look at Zhou Yi. He didn't expect him to be so straightforward.
I heard Youyou speak again:
"I am Zhou Yi, the Taiping Heavenly Master of the Taiping Dao."
A look of surprise suddenly appeared on Li Jing's calm face.
He repeated it silently. This name was really too special.
Thinking of the news from the Central Plains, his eyes flickered as he looked at the young man carefully.
Suppressing his complicated thoughts, Li Jing clasped his fists again:
"So it was the Heavenly Master in person, no wonder he had such a trick."
Li Jing reacted quickly, "I was wondering who was worthy of General Du's attention, and now I finally figured it out."
Zhou Yi shook his head:
"General Du is the overlord of Jianghuai. He only treats me as the overlord of Nanyang and is unaware of my identity as the Taiping Heavenly Master."
In just one sentence, there is a lot of information.
Although Li Jing's brain is sophisticated, he still needs to process this information.
Overlord of Nanyang?
Was the Taiping Heavenly Master the overlord of Nanyang?
According to recent news, there are not only many intertwined forces in Nanyang, but also a demon den.
And this one.
Li Jing was a little surprised. It was the first time he felt that a person's reputation was so important.
And this sudden trust.
He sighed softly, "Why does the Heavenly Master think so highly of me?"
"I like to see the big picture from the small details. For example, when you helped that girl, and from what you said to Qi San, I can roughly know what kind of person you are."
Zhou Yi looked at Qi San's body and asked, "Are there many such incidents in the Jianghuai Army?"
“There are few places you see, and many places you don’t see.”
Li Jing didn't mention his identity again. "Although General Du has issued a ban, the army is full of good and bad people, and some orders cannot be fully implemented."
"What we just saw is just the tip of the iceberg."
"In order to meet recruitment requirements, the military leaders and the detachments below often resort to forcing men to enlist. General Du sometimes wanders the streets, and the people in charge below aren't necessarily that reliable."
"Aside from the elite troops, the rest are mostly just filler. These people are the most difficult to manage. If this continues for too long, it will inevitably lead to public outrage."
"If General Du doesn't change, even if the Jianghuai Army gains power temporarily, it will have no future."
Zhou Yi looked at him: "Brother Li, do you have a solution?"
"I am a nobody and have only been a member of the Jianghuai Army for a short time, so I can't say I have any solution."
"Oh? So what are your plans for the future?"
Li Jing said, "For now, I have nowhere to go. I'll stay here and observe the changes in the world. Previously, the Jianghuai Army has been engaged in many battles and is not stable. Now I'm rooted in Liuhe. I hope General Du can make changes."
There are many powerful rebel kings in the north. If General Du can quickly establish a foothold in Jiangnan and seize the opportunity to move north, he may have a chance to shake up the world."
"Brother Li has a lot of strategy in his heart, but he has no place to use it. What a pity."
Li Jing smiled: "If the Heavenly Master invites me to Nanyang, I would also like to go and take a look."
"Li doesn't know much about the Heavenly Master. I've only heard some rumors. For example, this news about the Heavenly Master in Nanyang is the first I've heard of it."
"No."
Zhou Yi decisively denied it: "I would like to ask Brother Li to govern Jiangnan."
Li Jing hesitated for a moment and looked at Zhou Yi again.
"Of course, if you want to know more about me, you can go to Nanyang. I was originally in Yongqiu. You can also go to Fuzi Mountain and ask around."
"I'm not a very good person, but I haven't done anything bad either."
Li Jing did not agree immediately because once a promise was made, it would not be easy to change it.
I dare not recite the name of Taiping Dao casually.
He asked cautiously, "What does the Heavenly Master plan to do?"
"I'm here to help you get an identity that still belongs to General Du's Jianghuai Army. Are you willing to give it a try?"
The two looked at each other. Li Jing thought about his own situation, then thought about Qi San and the girl just now, and then looked at Zhou Yi.
After pondering for a moment, he finally nodded.
After all, we are still on the Jianghuai Army ship.
That evening, bursts of laughter were heard from Du Fuwei's temporary general's residence.
"Greetings, Grand Commander!"
Wang Xiongdan, Kan Leng, Ximen Junyi, Wang Lanfang and others bowed together.
The one who was given the title was Zhou Yi, but the happiest one was Du Fuwei.
That is to say
There is now a close connection between the Jianghuai Army and Nanyang.
Lao Du always feels more secure.
and
Previously, the Jianghuai Army only advertised him as a great general, but now, there is another naval commander with great martial arts skills.
It's a loud and powerful voice.
"Grand Commander of the Jianghuai Navy!"
Li Jing came to the side yard of Liuhe government office and couldn't help showing a strange look after hearing the news.
Unexpectedly, Du Fuwei was so courageous.
"I cannot stay in the Jianghuai Army for long. Although the navy is small in number, it needs capable people to take charge in the future."
"General Du told me to pick my own men from the army."
"Pharmacist, you will take on the position of naval captain. When I'm away, you will be in charge of training and commanding this team."
Li Jing couldn't help but take a step back: "This..."
Including this time, they have only met twice.
He didn't expect that the identity of the person coming was so important.
The first time, he told his true identity.
The second time, he was entrusted with an important task.
Is it really because of that friend called "Tota Heavenly King"?
Even so, this was a trust that Li Jing had never had before and was deeply moved.
A surge of blood rushed up his spine. Li Jing, who had taken a half step back, took a step forward, half-knelt, and clasped his fists.
"Li Jing, Captain of the Jianghuai Navy, pays homage to the Grand Commander!"
"Hahaha!"
Zhou Yilang laughed and quickly helped him up: "Today, I have Brother Li's help. It is truly a gift from heaven."
"Grand Admiral, please inform me of the details of the navy."
As expected of the God of War, he immediately got into work mode.
Zhou Yi secretly praised and relayed Du Fuwei's arrangements to him.
Afterwards, under the leadership of Wang Xiongdan, they met the two thousand people.
Compared with the entire Jianghuai Army, these two thousand people are not many.
But after Li Jing learned about Zhou Yi's arrangements, he felt that there were too many people.
It took eight days.
More than half of the 2,000 people were screened out, leaving only 600.
Zhou Yi asked, "Although quality is more important than quantity, wouldn't it be too much of a stretch?"
Li Jing patiently explained, "I have no prestige in the Jianghuai Army. The only reason I've been able to train soldiers these past few days is because of the titles of Grand Commander and General Du. The remaining 600 men aren't the best, but they're the most obedient."
"With the Grand Commander not here, it's difficult to recruit troops on a large scale. But General Du has given me 2,000 men. I can use these 600 men as a base and slowly add up to 2,000 men. This won't be against General Du's arrangements."
"In the future, only strong soldiers will be sent to the camp. With time, we will be able to obtain an elite navy that obeys orders."
Li Jing was beaming with joy and started talking about the military training plan. Zhou Yi listened without interrupting him.
Leave professional matters to professionals.
Zhou Yi stayed in Liuhe City for a few more days.
During this period, Yuchi Sheng sent troops from Yangzi County, seemingly intending to retake Liuhe, but for some unknown reason, he turned back halfway.
The battle did not take place.
These days, whenever Zhou Yi has dinner with Wang Xiongdan, Kan Leng and other powerful generals, he always invites Li Jing along.
After a few drinks, everyone became familiar with each other.
Although he trusted Li Jing's ability, he was still working under Lao Du.
With Wang Xiongdan and others taking care of us, things will be much easier.
Before leaving, I chatted with Lao Du again.
I learned about the latest situation around Liuhe.
The surrounding area is filled with various forces, so Lao Du doesn't dare to be careless.
Especially when Meng Rang led tens of thousands of troops in Xuyi, Fu Gongju sent an urgent letter from Yongfu in the north, and the atmosphere in the Jianghuai army suddenly became tense.
The sixth son of Lai Huer, the general of the Left Guard, came to take charge, and he came with great momentum.
He was not afraid of the millions of government troops, but was only afraid of coming to protect Dilulang. This man was also a fierce general, and he had fought against the Changbai Mountain Holy Land with Zhang Xutuo.
And Meng Rang was defeated in the Holy Land.
Now that he has been reborn in the impure world of Xuyi and his mortal enemy has come again, how can he not take action?
As soon as Meng Rang moved south, the Jianghuai Army was squeezed out.
As you can imagine, this is another huge vortex of chaos.
"If there is any urgent news, you can ask someone from the Ju Kun Gang to send a letter to Nanyang."
Zhou Yi, who had already said goodbye to Du Fuwei, came to the north of Liuhe City.
He pulled the reins and tugged at the horse: "There is one more very important thing."
Li Jing's expression hardened. "Grand Commander, please speak."
Zhou Yi thought of this variable: "If Li Zitong comes to the Jianghuai Army, keep an eye on him secretly."
"I have told General Du that this person is not appropriate."
"But Brother Du is currently enjoying a period of pride, and with Miao Haichao's success, I'm worried he'll be fooled. Li Zitong is a completely different person from Miao Haichao."
Li Jing nodded repeatedly, still trusting Zhou Yi's vision.
Otherwise, he would not be reused.
"I'll keep an eye on it for the Grand Commander."
"Well, the war is imminent, pharmacist, please take care of yourself."
"Take care, Grand Commander!"
The two men smiled at each other. Zhou Yi held the whip in his hand, clasped his fists slightly, and urged his horse on to hurry on.
He could have gone to Huaming and returned by water, but Meng Rang was about to have a big battle with Lai Zheng near Xuyi, and he didn't want to join in the fun.
Stay away and head directly to Zhongli County in the northwest.
At the same time
Northeast of Liuhe City, on the shore of Gaoyou Lake.
An old man and two children were emerging from the water, all soaking wet. Behind them was a large ship with the flag of the Haisha Gang sailing towards them with full sails.
"Here it comes again!" Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling shouted.
"Go, go!"
The stone dragon grabbed them and ran away again.
The three dragons of Yangzhou recuperated for a few days near the north side of Yongfu. Because the Haisha Gang came to recruit people, they practiced martial arts while escaping.
When they arrived near Anyi, they were involved in the conflict between the Dajiang Society and the Yangtze River Alliance.
The three men hid in a brothel, and two masters suddenly fought in the brothel. The Yuwen clan master and the men sent by Zhou Laotan to find Gang Leader Qiu also fought.
During the chaos, the three dragons of Yangzhou hid under the bed of a brothel girl.
He accidentally heard that the Baling Gang was secretly discussing the affairs of Liang Wang Xiao Xing, and that the Beima Gang in the northern border suddenly went south, which involved news about the Great Ming Zunjiao.
The battle outside spread over and the three of them made a noise and were discovered by the Baling Gang.
First there was a big battle, then a chase.
The Three Dragons of Yangzhou approached Xuyi and led a large army to fight Meng Rang. After being involved in the battle, the Three Dragons of Yangzhou jumped into Hongze Lake with injuries.
Longyou Lake saved his life.
That night, Shi Long was looking at the moon in the sky, and the words of a certain heavenly master were echoing in his ears.
"Friend Shi, you should be more careful."
The Taoist priest is right.
but
Shi Long also gained a lot from the battle and escape.
Not only did he regain the feeling of being in the martial arts world, but he also gained an understanding of the secret of immortality.
This understanding is inseparable from the two little dragons.
At first, they failed to practice the Changsheng Jue, but later they learned about Pushing Mountain Power and the Qi Channel Acupoints taught by Master Zhou Tian.
Afterwards, he somehow mastered the two diagrams of the longevity secret.
Because there is always a professional like Shi Long watching over us.
The three of them summarized the methods of circulating qi and exercising qigong. The two little dragons had some creative ideas, and the old dragon had many years of research experience.
After all the work, the three of them gained something.
On the fourth day after they recovered from their injuries and practiced martial arts at Hongze Lake, they encountered a short and fat Taoist who was being chased by a large group of people.
The people who were chasing the short and fat Taoist also discovered them.
The four were killed and taken back to Hongze Lake.
…
Master Zhou Tianshi boarded the ship from Zhongli and had a leisurely journey without encountering any problems.
He sat at the bow of the boat, admiring the late autumn scenery on both sides of the river.
On the way to Tongbai, the autumn sun is bright and the waves are sparkling. Boats are coming and going on the Huai River, with masts standing in rows.
The maple forest in the mountains gradually turns red, like fire.
Seeing the reeds surging on the shore, Zhou Yi couldn't help but think of "The reeds are lush and the white dew turns to frost."
There were two girls in this flat-top boat.
He seemed to be from a wealthy family, and was surrounded by attendants and guards.
Occasionally, when they were in the mood, they would pick up their pipa and play it lightly. The sound was so faint that it seemed to be drowned out by the Huai River, as if they were singing only for He Bo.
But Zhou Yi has good hearing and can hear clearly.
"Stepping out of the west city gate, I gazed westwards at the crimson maple leaves of the morning frost, and the gloomy mist of the evening."
This is Xie Lingyun's "Leaving Xishetang at Night".
It seems that he is also enjoying the autumn scenery.
Sometimes, Zhou Yi was listening and suddenly felt that the singing and playing were not in the same beat.
When I looked back, I found that the two girls in their early twenties were looking at me.
As soon as he turned his head, they stopped singing, lowered their heads, and the sound of the pipa also stopped.
Zhou Yi cursed inwardly, thinking that this might be an example of "If the song is wrong, Zhou Lang will look back"?
The journey was smooth but not smooth, and we passed Yingshang.
The boat turned a corner and arrived at Yiyang County.
The boat owner stopped the boat at a cross-river ferry to buy cargo, and some people got off the boat at the ferry.
There were boats constantly flowing down the Ru River into the Huai River. They were coming from the direction of Xincai in Runan.
What Zhou Yi didn't expect was
There was actually an acquaintance on a boat coming down from the Ru River.
The man was sharp-eyed and noticed Zhou Yi's gaze.
"stop!"
He immediately waved his hand, and more than ten boats around him stopped at the ferry one after another.
"Master, let's get on board and have a chat."
Song Shidao still dressed like a scholar, elegant and decent.
Zhou Yiti leaped across the river and stepped lightly onto the boat board. Several swordsmen from the Song family showed a surprised look on their faces.
"Why did Master Song come down from Runan?"
Song Shidao invited Zhou Yi into the cabin and said, "To be honest, Master, since the war in Huai'an, our Song family's business here has been severely damaged."
"Now that Runan is in chaos, we are repeating the same mistakes."
"It seems that some of our friends in the underworld are against us."
Zhou Yi originally wanted to remind him that this matter was related to the Yuwen clan, but judging from Song Shidao's expression, he probably already knew it.
So he changed his approach and told him the news that Yuwen Wudi was put into a coffin by the old monster of the Demon Sect.
Song Shidao and the Song family swordsmen standing on the side were all shocked.
As one of the four great masters of the Yuwen family, Yuwen Wudi is a famous figure in the martial arts world.
Plus the identity of the four major valves.
This old monster from the Demon Sect is too arrogant.
"Master, you have to be careful." Song Shidao looked towards the Nanyang Demon Cave with an earnest tone.
Nanyang's business is very stable, and Master Yiguan must not be in any trouble.
Song Shidao invited him for tea and curiously asked about the situation in Jiangdu.
Zhou Yi was talking to him when a thin and capable man appeared outside.
This person has a long breath and is a master of internal martial arts.
"Master, let me introduce you to this man, the leader of the Water Dragon Gang, Red Dragon Xian Hongtao."
The man came up to greet him with a smile and a fist.
"I have long admired the name of Master Yi Guan, and I am honored to meet him today."
As one of the eight gangs and ten societies, the Shuilong Society's leader, Xian, has a very humble attitude.
At this time, he was already well aware of the situation in Nanyang.
I dare not put on airs in front of this person.
Zhou Yi also said that he had long admired him and invited Gang Leader Xian to sit down with him.
When we met by chance this time, I said some words to improve our friendship.
Talking
Zhou Yi suddenly thought of a question: "How is your gang's White Dragon Commander?"
"Thank you, Master!"
"Ao Zi is a capable member of our gang. I heard that she was seriously injured and on the verge of death. I haven't slept well for several nights. This time when the Second Young Master came to Runan, I made a special trip to see her."
Gang Leader Xian gave a wry smile and said, "But she's been busy and doesn't want to see me."
"I think it's okay."
Hearing him say he was turned away, Zhou Yi smiled and asked, "Is Commander Ao usually like this?"
"About the same."
The Xian Gang leader added:
"She's usually either practicing or handling gang matters. She's quiet and quick to act. Compared to her, I tend to be slow and sluggish."
"But Xian's temper is better than hers."
"oh?"
Gang leader Xian said:
"She was always cold and indifferent to everything. I think it had something to do with her trip to Lingnan, where the clan leader was practicing swordsmanship. She had the privilege of witnessing his amazing swordsmanship and became obsessed with martial arts ever since."
"That look always seems to carry a murderous aura. The brothers in the gang are all afraid of her."
After hearing this, Zhou Yi's breathing became a little heavier.
He picked up the teacup and took a sip without leaving any trace.
I glanced at Gang Leader Xian to make sure he wasn't joking.
"Ao Zi has always been like this. Now that she is working in Nanyang, if she has been disrespectful in any way, please do not blame her, Master."
Zhou Yi smiled and said, "I get along well with Commander Bailong. Gang Leader Xian is worrying too much."
Hearing him say this, the leader of the Shuilong Gang felt relieved.
Because I had to catch the boat, I didn't dare to delay too long.
Zhou Yi said goodbye to Song Shidao and Gang Leader Xian with a worried look on his face.
The short conversation enhanced the feelings between them.
At the same time, it also made Zhou Yi more cautious.
There's something strange.
A pair of eyes like that doesn't look like the same person as the Shuilong Gang leader.
While guessing her identity, Zhou Yi walked towards the previous ship.
"Guanzhu!"
Two men in black came up to the boat. They were from the Kun Gang.
"What's up, brothers?"
"Master, Gang Leader Bu is in Yiyang."
The two spoke quickly and briefly explained the matter.
Boss Bu is in trouble, but it's just a misunderstanding.
It involved Lu Zushang, the eldest brother of Yiyang County.
Zhou Yi suddenly thought that he and Lu Zushang might have some friendship, so he took the opportunity to talk and resolve the misunderstanding, which was obviously a piece of cake.
"Let's go to Yiyang County together, and you can help me find someone."
"Master, who are you looking for?"
"His name is Lu Wenrui."
“…”
This place is very close to Guangshan, less than a hundred miles away by land and water. The boat was heading towards the south bank, and Zhou Yi and two members of the Kun Gang got off the boat halfway.
The boatmen only sail on the Huai River and will not take the detour unless there is an emergency.
The three of them chartered a small boat on the south bank of the Huai River and followed the Yellow River into Yiyang County.
Passing Dingcheng and heading south, you will reach Guangshan.
Guangshan is the place where Sima Guang smashed the jar.
Along the way, Kun helped the two men explain everything clearly.
Zhou Yi entered the city and first looked for Bu Tianzhi.
But Lao Bu was not there, so he waited at the rudder.
The rest of the people went out to look for Lu Wenrui. Following Zhou Yi's method, they found him in less than an hour.
In front of a tea shop that was doing quite well, Lu Wenrui saw Zhou Yi again, his expression dazed.
The next moment I reacted,
"My benefactor!"
How could he forget the person who saved his family's lives in Huai'an that day?
Zhou Yi smiled and saw the two children playing in the shop.
It seems
Lu Wenrui made the right decision to leave Huai'an and seek refuge with his distant relatives.
He pulled Zhou Yi and wanted to prepare some food for him.
Zhou Yi hurriedly said, "Don't worry, please take me to see someone."
Without saying a word, Lu Wenrui put down the teapot, shouted to his wife, and led the way forward.
"Do you know who I'm looking for?"
“Here, I only know Lu Zushang.”
Lu Wenrui walked quickly: "My benefactor is in a hurry to find him. It must be something important. We can't delay."
"He's been out a lot lately looking for medical advice, and he happens to be home right now, so I have to hurry over."
"Thank you!"
"How can you say such a thing, benefactor? Without you, my whole family would have died long ago."
As he spoke, Lu Wenrui's movements became faster.
After running for almost an incense stick of time, Lu Wenrui was a little out of breath.
Finally, a huge mansion appeared in front of them, with a plaque hanging high that read "Lu Mansion".
but
But the door was closed.
"Open the door, open the door!"
What Zhou Yi didn't expect was that Lu Wenrui knocked on the door directly, very decisively.
“No visitors, no visitors!”
"Shang Ye said he won't see anyone!"
“Go, go, go!”
There was someone inside the door, but he was shouting and trying to drive people away.
"Open the door!"
"Call Da Shang over here, I'm his uncle!"
After hearing this, the tightly closed door creaked open.
The black-faced man guarding the door took a closer look and found that it was indeed Mr. Shang's cousin.
Although this cousin has only been in Guangshan for a short time, everyone still has an impression of him.
Zhou Yi followed Lu Wenrui inside.
The black-faced man ran even faster and went inside to report.
Not long after, a man in his thirties came out.
He is not tall and looks quite gentle, but the most impressive thing about him is his dark circles.
He looked like he hadn't slept in more than ten days.
"Uncle, why did you suddenly come looking for me? Who is this person?"
He spoke in a listless and weak voice.
His eyes, filled with worries, swept towards Zhou Yi.
"Da Shang, this is the lifesaver I told you about!"
After hearing this, Lu Zushang raised his sleepy eyelids.
At this time, he came forward with his hands clasped together, and squeezed out enthusiasm from his tired face:
“It turns out to be my benefactor!”
Zhou Yi waved his hand: "The Huai'an incident is just a piece of cake, not worth mentioning."
Lu Zushang was known as a hero in Yiyang, and these words touched his heart. If the timing was right, he would have sat down and had a drink.
"Does your benefactor have any important business here?"
Zhou Yi nodded slightly: "I heard that there is some conflict between Hero Lu and the Ju Kun Gang. I came here to clear up the misunderstanding."
"Um?"
Lu Zushang frowned and his voice turned cold: "Thank you for saving my uncle, my gratitude is not excessive."
"But the Ju Kun Gang wants to harm my master, and I will never tolerate it!"
"This matter is a huge misunderstanding. Why don't you meet with Gang Leader Bu and talk it out face to face?"
Lu Zushang's frown deepened: "My master has been so kind to me, how can I face a bunch of executioners?"
"If I hadn't been looking for medicine for my master right now, I would have knocked on his door long ago."
"In the entire Yiyang County, no one dares to make such a request. May I ask who the benefactor is?"
As he spoke, his entire body exuded unparalleled aura!
His sleepy eyes suddenly became as sharp as a knife, staring at Zhou Yi intently.
Lu Wenrui on the side was about to dissuade him.
Zhou Yi had already revealed his origins: "I am the abbot of the Wuzhuang Temple in Nanyang."
Lu Zushang was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and his unparalleled momentum disappeared in an instant.
"Are you the Immortal Yi of Wuzhuang Monastery?!"
He stared at Zhou Yi with wide eyes, somewhat incredulous.
"What's wrong?"
Lu Zushang's face, which had been devastated, suddenly showed a look of surprise, and he shouted excitedly:
"I just returned from Nanyang yesterday. I searched for Master Yi but to no avail. I thought this was my master's fate, but I never expected that."
“I didn’t expect the real person to be here!”
Zhou Yi was a little confused by his sudden startles.
Lu Zushang had already prostrated himself on the ground, crying out in a sobbing voice:
"Please, Master, communicate with Yin and Yang, and display your profound skills once more to save my master's life!"
…
(End of this chapter)
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