The residents of Tianjie were not sure whether they were frightened by the fighting just now. All the big shops closed their doors and windows, except for the bright lights of Manqingyuan, which made the nearby area as bright as day.
There was still a quarter of an hour until midnight. Most of the people attending the meeting had arrived at Tinliuge Street. Not even a single person was to be seen on Tingliuge Street. Even the patrolling city guards didn't know where they were hiding.
Due to the struggle between Yang Tong, the Dugu Clan and Wang Shichong, there was a vacuum in the governance of Luoyang City. However, the public security was better than usual because the local gangs tried their best to restrain their subordinates from causing trouble under such circumstances.
And outsiders don't want to cause trouble to avoid becoming the target of public criticism.
The three of them walked along the street towards Manqingyuan.
Kou Zhong suddenly sighed.
Ba Fenghan wondered: Even in the harsh situation just now, you could escape without losing even half of your hair, so why do you still sigh so much?
Kou Zhong put his hand on Ba Fenghan's shoulder and said sincerely: I think that your brother is about to leave and I feel very reluctant to leave him!
The strong lines on Ba Fenghan's face seemed to have melted a little. He glanced at Xu Ziling, who was walking silently on the other side, and said with a smile: "This is a banquet where everything under heaven comes to an end. It's great that Ba will meet these two brothers when he comes to Zhong."
It's a worthwhile trip.
What's more, in terms of martial arts cultivation, you will encounter unparalleled adventures and make breakthroughs that you have never dreamed of. What else do you want in life?
Xu Ziling said calmly: When will Brother Fenghan prepare to leave?
Ba Fenghan said in a deep voice: After killing Qu Ao, I will leave immediately, maybe tonight.
Both Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were shocked.
The former frowned and said: Why are you so rude to Qu Ao?
Ba Fenghan's eyes flashed with Shenhan's murderous intent and he said coldly: This is the oath I made when I was seriously injured by Qu Ao and threw myself into the water to escape. Whoever wants my life will be rewarded.
Then he smiled slightly and said: Another reason why you and I are particularly close to each other is that we experienced similar experiences. Kou Zhong looked at the empty long street and said in astonishment: What encounter?
Ba Fenghan said happily: Even our martial arts are all forced out by being chased by others. There is not a day when we are not on the run. Didn't you also experience the same thing after you obtained the (Secret of Immortality)?
Xu Ziling suddenly said: How sure are you about killing Qu Ao?
Ba Fenghan said: I didn’t have half a chance at first, but now I am absolutely sure.
Kou Zhong moved the hand on his shoulder and asked in surprise: Why such an extreme change?
Ba Fenghan replied calmly: Because there are still big flaws in his spiritual cultivation, which will cause emotional fluctuations. I just made him lose confidence in defeating me in the battle at Tianjin Bridge, so if I can expand his flaws tonight
Undoubted victory.
Finally, he added: If I can kill Qu Ao, then even if I don't go to Bi Xuan, he will come to me personally. It's hard for my opponent to ask Bi Xuan to defend me before it's too late!
Only then did the two of them suddenly realize.
Kou Zhongdao: I wonder if Old Man Qu and Fu Zi have fought?
At this time, the door of Manqingyuan was already five feet away. The big men who were guarding the door were all craning their necks to look at the three belated guests.
Ba Fenghan said: I'm just afraid that he will break the appointment.
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The three of them had not yet entered the door but were greeted by more than a dozen big men who were guarding the door. They shouted respectfully and greeted them, which was completely different from the cold reception they received last time.
Ba Fenghan asked: Is Qu Ao here?
Someone replied: Uncle Qu just sent someone to inform him that he would arrive at the ugly time.
The three of them exchanged glances and smiled knowingly.
Kou Zhong frowned and said: Is Manqingyuan still controlled by the Luoyang Gang?
Another person replied: Of course it was the three business men who belonged to our Luoyang Gang who exposed the identity of the traitor Shangguan Long to us. Our whole gang is deeply grateful to them!
Kou Zhong secretly thought that he would ask again so smoothly: Then who is in charge of the Luoyang Gang now?
The man from earlier said solemnly: "To prevent our gang from falling into disintegration, the deputy gang leader and the heads of each gang have invited Big Boss Rong Fengxiang to be our gang leader. Who dares to dissent from his words?"
The three of them secretly thought that it was such a coincidence. This also shows that Rong Fengxiang is an important figure in Luoyang.
If you want to ask, after asking, the three of them walked toward the Tingliu Pavilion, shouting in front of each other and crowding behind.
The Tinliu Pavilion was more lively and packed than the night before. Fortunately, Rong Fengxiang personally ordered for some reason to reserve the wing in the north wing for them, so they didn't have to squeeze in with other people.
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After the beautiful maids served the wine and food, a beautiful girl named Cui'er, who seemed to be the leader of the maids, smiled charmingly and said to the three of them: "Boss Rong specially ordered us to serve the three of us well. We have three flowers from the Manqing Courtyard: Lian'er and Ju'er."
He and Ping'er had seen the three of them displaying their prowess that night, and they were filled with admiration. Would you like them to sing two tunes for the uncle?
Kou Zhongqi said: There are so many distinguished guests tonight, how can they be separated?
Cui'er gave him a flirtatious look and said: It's useless for others to beg me, but the three uncles are different! Cui'er will make arrangements for you no matter how difficult it is. Now Li Chou Fashion has them for more than half an hour to come and guarantee the uncle's happiness.
Time will fly by like a fleeting moment.
Ba Fenghan casually stuffed half a piece of yellow gold into Cui'er's hand and said calmly: Is it another time for Zhishi Lang and Wang Bo to treat us this time? It seems that this is a lot of money?
When Cui'er got the gold, she even smiled and leaned half of her body against Ba Fenghan's body and whispered: This time it's Boss Rong's treat. It's a double happiness! He has ascended to the throne of gang leader and it's his birthday and he will make a lot of money.
Do you have time to worry about the small expenses? Okay! Everything is taken care of by the servant. I will go and invite the three flowers, okay?
Xu Ziling frowned and said: We still have important things to discuss...
Cui'er continued: Then the slave family will arrange for them to come later!
A burst of delicate smile flew away like a colorful butterfly.
Kou Zhong smiled at Ba Fenghan and said, "You spend so much money as if you have a bag full of gold."
Ba Fenghan said calmly: I have indeed made money in the past few years. In the troubled times, everyone is vying to mint coins, but only gold is the most reliable. It can be used outside the Central Plains. I will give it to you to use when I leave!
Tuk! Tuk!
Although Kou Zhong didn't hear the sound of footsteps, he felt someone whispering outside the door: Who?
Xing Mofei's familiar voice sounded outside the door: "I have been ordered by the prince to invite the three of you to the main hall downstairs for a glass of wine."
The three of them had a good impression of this person and wanted to see what he looked like. Kou Zhongzhu said: Brother Xing, please come in! Hearing this, Xing Mofei pushed the door open and held his hands in greeting. The three of them immediately confirmed that the person last night was not Fu Qian.
Otherwise, they would never miss one of the people beside them.
This master of Tuyuhun is twenty-five years old. He has a slim figure, long slender eyebrows, and a calm demeanor. He is wearing high-quality clothing and long boots that are convenient for riding and shooting. The whole person is as sharp as an arrow from the string, and his eyes are full of energy but make him nervous.
People feel that he is very emotional.
Although he is not handsome, his facial features appear to be very characterful, and he is the kind of person who is attractive and becomes more interesting the more you look at him.
The three of them stood up at the same time in return. After sitting down, Ba Fenghan asked: Is there anyone else in the hall below?
At this time, there was a fist-guessing and a drinking contest, and the sound of chatter with silk, bamboo and string instruments came from the direction of the terrace. Xing Mofei said with a smile: Of course, Wang Bo and Boss Rong are indispensable.
Xu Ziling was surprised and said: It seems that Brother Xing doesn't even pay attention to Wang Bo.
Xing Mofei said confidently: When it comes to whipping techniques, it is difficult for anyone at home and abroad to be better than anyone else. However, when it comes to people, we cannot just talk about martial arts. We also need to have character and cooperation to convince people. True heroes like these three are the ones my lord likes to associate with.
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The three of them looked at each other in shock because according to rumors: Isn't Wang Bo very close to Fu Qian?
And if Wang Bo is a dishonest person and resembles Kong, how can a foreigner like him regard him as a close friend?
Kou Zhong asked in surprise.
Xing Mofei smiled and said: It is better for our lord to answer this matter personally when he has the opportunity. However, the three of them only need to look at the current heroes such as Du Fuwei and Li Zitong who once surrendered to Wang Bo and later rebelled.
It can be seen that this person has no capacity to accommodate others. Otherwise, his momentum will never be inferior to that of any rebel army.
Then he asked: Are the three of you surprised that Wang Bo didn't show up last night?
The three of them were stunned.
Xing Mofei smiled and said: The reason is very simple. He wants to take this matter on his body to please his master, but she doesn't appreciate it. The three of you must be careful about this. Please forgive me for the inconvenience of revealing other things.
Kou Zhongtou said: Although we have just met Brother Xing, we are already very good friends. This is the first time we have heard this information, which is very useful.
Ba Fenghan said: But what good does Wang Bo do to him? And didn’t he publicly declare that he would no longer compete in the Central Plains?
Xing Mofei sighed: Ambitious people are never willing to give up. Because of my respect for the three of them, I will reveal another piece of news to let the three of them know: Yu Wenhuaji has reorganized his position after returning to the north. With his deep foundation of the Yuwen clan,
He was preparing to flex his muscles again, and Wang Bo was very likely to form an alliance with him, so he would stir up trouble with the Heshi Bi.
The three of them suddenly realized.
Xing Mofei smiled bitterly and said: Judging from the expressions of the three of them, they will not go down below to see our Lord.
The four of us looked at each other and laughed loudly, filled with the pride of knowing each other.
After laughing, Xu Ziling asked: "Excuse me for asking me the reason for Prince Fu's arrival this time."
Xing Mofei lowered his voice and said: "My lord came to the Central Plains this time for two main purposes. One is to see what kind of outstanding people there are in the Central Plains. The other purpose is to find someone to settle accounts with."
Kou Zhong's eyes shot out a sharp light and said: The first purpose is too broad to be understood, but since Brother Xing doesn't want to know it, just don't ask! As for who exactly is he looking for? Who has such a great reputation?
Xing Mofei said happily: It's really interesting to talk to you. It saves a lot of nonsense. As for the person I'm looking for, Pei Ju is the one.
Kou Zhong was stunned and said: Who is Pei Ju? How come I have never heard of his name?
Ba Fenghan said coldly: Mr. Zhong, you have made a fool of yourself this time! Pei Ju's name is known to everyone in our community. It can be said that he is notorious far and wide. That's why.
Xing Mofei said coldly: Pei Ju was Yang Guang's minister in charge of commercial affairs in the border area between the Western Regions and the old Sui Dynasty. He wrote (Pictures of the Western Regions) in three volumes, describing the overview of the forty-four countries in the Western Regions. At the end of the preface, it was written: The late emperor Hua sent envoys
If you don't move your troops and chariots, all the Tibetan tribes will be wiped out from the Hun. If you mix with the Rong Xia, they are here! If you don't record them, you can't show how far away they are.
It is precisely the words "Hun, Jue can be destroyed" that made us Tuyuhun's blood flow into rivers and corpses litter the fields. If we don't take revenge, how can we do justice to our dead tribesmen?
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were speechless when they heard this. At the same time, they thought that Fu Qian's trip to the Central Plains should have the same mentality as Tu Li, and he had more or less thoughts of revenge.
There will be more things happening in the Central Plains.
Ba Fenghan said as if nothing had happened: Is Pei Ju still alive? This person is good at using divisive tactics to split our Western Turks into two groups and fight endlessly. And Pei Ju secretly promised Tie Le to send troops to attack Tuyuhun while we were unable to look out.
It is indeed extremely vicious to use a knife to kill oneself without losing half of the soldiers.
Xing Mofei showed a look of grief and anger and said fiercely: After our Emperor Fu Yun was defeated by Tiele's dog breeds in a surprise attack, he still didn't know that Pei Thief, whom he regarded as his friend, secretly instigated and sent people to ask for help from Pei Thief, but he sent two groups of troops.
The horse chase added insult to injury, and after repeated battles, only a few thousand of our emperor's remaining cavalry escaped from the siege. This hatred is something that no one in Tuyuhun can forget.
Only then did Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling understand the grievances between Tie Le, Pei Ju and Tuguhun. No wonder Fu Qian went south to the Central Plains and wanted to fight Qu Ao, the top master of Tie Le, in a life and death battle.
Ba Fenghan said nonchalantly: Oh! Ba almost forgot that Qu Ao is mine tonight. I fought with him just now. You must not know this, right?
Xing Mofei sighed: It's not my turn to make the decision. If Qu Ao knew that he was so popular, he might regret this trip.
Then he stood up and clasped his fists and said: I have a life in my body and it is not advisable to stay for a long time. Brother Ba, with respect, I will truthfully tell our Lord. As for the decision, it is up to my Lord.
After Xing Mo flew away, Kou Zhong said with a smile: If we wait outside the door and intercept Qu Ao first and kill him, wouldn't it be a dead end?
Ba Feng said with a cold head: "That's what I meant. But it's not as enjoyable as hundreds of people cheering and cheering."
Kou Zhong stood up and said: I have forgotten Song Jingang's promise that I will return before Chou Shi. Remember to wait until I come before taking action, otherwise I will not let you go.
Xu Ziling laughed and scolded: "We don't have much time, so get out of here."
Kou Zhong said proudly: "When the girl comes later, remember to leave the extra for me. This is called sharing the blessings."
He opened the door while staring at the door in shock.
Both Ba Fenghan and Xu Ziling looked towards the entrance with warning signs, but their sight was blocked by Kou Zhong's burly body. They only saw a plain yellow skirt with many wrinkles and a pair of phoenix ornaments on the toes of the skirt revealing a pair of skirts.
light green embroidered shoes.
Just seeing how this woman could come to the door without causing the three of them to be alerted, one could tell that she was not an ordinary person.
But Kou Zhong's eyes lit up.
The woman who suddenly appears outside the door is about 23 or 4 years old. She is not as beautiful as Shang Xiuxun or Shen Luoyan. However, she has a unique charm and temperament that attracts you deeply.
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Her expression is calm, sophisticated, demure and dignified; but her focused and firm eyes make people feel that she is not only beautiful, but also decisive, bold and fearless, confident in herself, and seems to be right in everything she does.
Sex will be convinced of the appearance.
The jet-black, fair and delicate skin, the slender and well-proportioned figure, the graceful and curved eyebrows, the deep and slender eyes under the eyebrows, combined with the light natural fragrance exuding from her body, form a stunning picture of a beautiful woman.
But what caught Kou Zhong's attention the most was the whisk that appeared to be woven from red silk and was stuck diagonally on her back on her left shoulder. Kou Zhong immediately grasped her identity.
Astonishingly, she is Hong Funu, the beloved wife of Li Jing, a female master known as Zhuo in the Tiance Mansion of Li Shimin.
Her cold and sharp eyes were focused on Kou Zhong's face and she said calmly without any emotion: Are you Kou Zhong?
Kou Zhong moved aside so that the sharp eyes of Xu Ziling and Ba Fenghan could fall directly on her, and then he said in a deep voice:
Should I call this girl Mrs. Li or sister-in-law?
Hong Fu Nu's stern eyes looked at Xu Ziling and Ba Fenghan without fear. The moment she heard Kou Zhong's words, a sarcastic expression seemed to flash across her face and she said coldly: It depends on how you handle yourself.
The three of them were shocked and felt that it was inappropriate, otherwise she would not have spoken in such an rude tone. The red-flecked girl's eyes finally fell on Xu Ziling, her phoenix eyes flashed with intelligence, and her tone changed to Judo: The King of Qin has something important to do.
I would like to meet you two for a while and I have sent my concubine here to invite you. It is a very important matter for you two, so you must not refuse.
Without looking at her, Ba Fenghan raised his glass and drank it down in one gulp.
Kou Zhong showed a complicated look with anger on his face and said coldly: If it is about He Shibi, there is no need.
A pair of beautiful eyes of the Hong Fu girl stared at Kou Zhong with a sharp gleam. Before he could say anything, Ba Fenghan interrupted and said, "Why don't you go and see what he wants. Sooner or later, this matter will be resolved in some way."
Xu Ziling said calmly: Mr. Zhong, go ahead! It's up to you to make the decision.
Kou Zhong remained silent for a while and finally agreed.
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Hongfunu pushed the door open and said softly: Go in! I hope that when you come out, you will still be a good brother of Jinglang instead of an irreconcilable enemy.
Kou Zhong glanced at her briefly before stepping into the door and closing it smoothly.
This is the last wing at the east end of the third floor of the north wing, which is nearly twice the size of theirs.
Li Shimin was standing in front of the window with his hands behind his back, staring at the fish pond in the garden below.
Hearing Kou Zhong's voice, Li Shimin sighed: Is there still room for change?
Kou Zhong came to the round table in the middle and stared at his majestic and upright back and said in a deep voice: Brother Shimin, what kind of thing are you referring to?
Li Shimin slowly turned around and looked deeply at Kou Zhong and said: How many years have we not met? Mr. Zhong, you have become more powerful than I thought. No matter how you move or move, you have the demeanor of a master of the generation. No wonder no one can do it even though we have enemies all over the place.
I wonder why you are being teased in the palm of your hand.
Kou Zhong smiled and said: Kou Zhong is nothing compared to His Highness the King of Qin. The King of Qin raised his troops from Taiyuan and defeated the old dynasty fierce generals Song Laosheng and Qu Tutong. He defeated Guanzhong with less and outmaneuvered, so that the noble clan had a way to attack and retreat.
Then he marched westward to Longyou to consolidate Guanzhong and drive the invading army of Xue Ju and his son back to their home base. Now who dares to look down on you, the Li family, who can match such achievements?
Li Shimin said: My Li family has been a general for many generations and has a deep foundation. As long as we learn the famous strategy and correct it, victory is a matter of course. How can you, Mr. Zhong, be alone and change the situation of the world with your hands?
How about sitting down and having a glass of wine?
Kou Zhong sat down obediently.
Li Shimin raised the wine bottle and poured wine for him and said with a smile: I am still happy that you called me a citizen of the world. Our friendship is not the same as a casual acquaintance. If it had not been for the help of your brothers, my Li family would not be as prosperous as it is today.
Then he sat down and raised his glass with both hands in salute: This glass is for Xie Zhongshao to help Pegasus Ranch to save Xiu Ning from falling into Li Tianfan and Shen Luoyan's scheme.
Hot and heart-wrenching.
Kou Zhong pinched his throat and shouted: Good wine! Isn't it poisonous?