A debate contest in the midst of war sounds incredible, but if you understand it as a political and diplomatic gathering under the blessing of a great master, it becomes easy to understand. And on this basis, the spiritual practice system derived from the vitality of heaven and earth is vaguely
It is probably connected to some metaphysical things, so it is natural that the great masters, as the mortals closest to the nature of the world, want to take the opportunity to discuss some theoretical things.
The only problem is actually safety guarantee.
Back in reality, the situation is different in all aspects... People such as Xue Changxiong and Li Ding, although they are actually separatist, they still have an inertial political connection with the Wei Dynasty, so they are in the process of obtaining sponsors.
Apart from Zhang Bofeng's safety guarantee, he was not too worried about Cao Lin's attitude.
That is to say, Zhang Xing, the chief of the gang, and Bai Hengqiu, the British public servant, will feel guilty.
Therefore, Bai Hengqiu chose to avoid it - this seemed to verify a certain theory that the British Duke was actually not at the level of a great master. Otherwise, why would he be afraid of Cao Lin and not dare to come to the neutral place of Hongshan in Hebei?
Think about it, how could it be so easy for a Grandmaster?
The owner of the hut, Wei Shengji, had claimed a few years ago that he was about to become the twelfth Grand Master, but it turned out not to be the case until now. There are even rumors that the reason why Wei Shengji chose to accept the order to go north to fight against the Wu Clan army was because he was
Stuck in the realm, he took the initiative to enter the world and tried to use war, the most common means of escalation, to find opportunities.
Of course, this is a tangent. Back to Zhang Xing, after learning that the British minister would not attend the meeting and that Wang Huaiji was willing to participate in the guarantee, he was completely relieved from the perspective of personal safety, and others were also relieved.
But there is still a small episode.
That is, while the vast majority of people quickly voted and agreed that Zhang Xing would personally lead the team to participate in this rally, the deputy commander of Jiangling Xingtai and the left-behind internal affairs manager Chen Bin firmly opposed this... How should I say?
This is just a small episode, because now, everyone has gradually come to know Chen Bin’s personality. He is an extremely pragmatic, conservative and utilitarian person.
The mentality of Zhang Xing, Wei Xuanding, Xiong Bonan, including Cui Suchen, who are addicted to talking about politics, seeking recognition in front of others, and pursuing ideal display are worthless in this view. That is to say, Xie Minghe's diplomacy can have a little surface.
works, but is actually still useless.
However, this is only the objection of Chen Bin. The other big leaders in Hebei have already agreed, and Zhang Xing is also preparing to continue to participate in the meeting.
So far, according to various plans that were finally discussed, there is only one situation that will make them stop attending the meeting, that is, Cao Lin will not go to Hongshan after knowing that the British Duke refuses to go, and will take the opportunity to march into Wei County
, the trend of Wuyang.
Of course, this is a situation that needs to be observed. Just be prepared and take advantage of the situation.
And in fact, this scene did not happen. Even Zhang Bofeng noticed this and specifically conveyed the news to Zhang Xing through Li Dingxiang that Cao Lin would continue to attend the meeting.
So, early in the morning on the 24th of the first lunar month, the spring rain stopped and the south wind continued. Xu Shiying, Wang Shuyong, Jia Yue, Xu Shiren, and Niuda's five battalions of soldiers and horses had arrived in Weijun and Wu'an counties north of Qingzhang River in advance.
, at the junction of the three counties of Wuyang County, leaders Zhang Xing, Wei Xuanding, Xiong Bonan, Cui Suchen, Zhou Xingfan, Wang Xiongdan, Ma Wei, and Jia Runshi were escorted by a battalion of soldiers and horses to the west.
The mountains are advancing.
Hongshan is located in the middle of the mountains in the west of Hebei Province, stretching for hundreds of miles, spanning Xiangguo County, Wu'an County, and Wei County. Zhang Xing and his party first traveled westward in Wei County, and arrived at the southern end of Hongshan Mountain that night, and then set off.
Heading to the main line of Hongshan Mountain in Wu'an County in the north.
Among them, Wang Xiongdan led Zhang Xing's headquarters to stay directly at the foot of Hongshan at the border point to further serve as a support point. The escort who actually followed Zhang Xing and others along Hongshan into Wu'an County was only two to three hundred people, and there were also
There was a patrol of cavalry.
This is not worth mentioning in front of the eight thousand soldiers of Wu'an County in the two surrounding cities and one town at the foot of the main line of Hongshan Mountain.
It was the evening of the 24th when we arrived at the foot of the main mountain range of Hongshan Mountain. At this time, the sky was already dark. Looking at the camp at the foot of the mountain, the atmosphere in the town was quite peaceful. Zhou Xingfan, Cui Suchen and others went to eat and rest early, while Xie Minghe, Xiong
Bonan, Wei Xuanding and others had known each other for a long time, so they went to meet old friends early despite the dark sky. Even Zhang Xing directly asked Su Jingfang, who was escorting and guiding the way, to take him to see Li Ding.
When the two met this time, the atmosphere was much more casual. Zhang Shiniang was also present, so they had dinner together. After the meal, Zhang Sanlang kicked Zhang Shiniang away, saying that it was a rare meeting and he wanted to sleep with Li Silang.
Although Zhang Shiniang was not happy, she could not refuse, so she had no choice but to leave, and Li Si remained silent.
However, the two of them went to the back room and did not light the lamp. They only opened the windows and smelled the lingering fragrance brought by the spring breeze blowing the fallen flowers in the courtyard. They each sat on the couch, facing each other, but for a moment they didn't know what to say.
get up.
After a while, Zhang Xing looked away from the "Feng Juan Hua Fei" in the dusk outside and spoke first: "I heard that Luo Shu actually sent someone here too?"
"Yes." Li Ding came back to his senses and answered seriously. "Wei Wenda, the number one master in Youzhou, is here, but he is only a nominal leader. The one who can really speak the truth is his attendant Shibaqi.
Two confidants, Bai Xiangui and Zhang Gongshen."
Zhang Xing immediately said "Oh", as if he was not surprised.
"Cao Zhongcheng hasn't come yet, but he is the great master and will come as soon as he says he will." Li Ding continued, more like he was out of words. "Xue Changxiong is already here, just to the east in Handan, not here.
At the foot of the mountain; Old Master Zhang is in Wu'an County to the west. He has met many local people in the past few days; Wang Huaitong and Wang Huaji are also in Wu'an, accompanying Old Master Zhang; and Feng Wuyi and Feng Gong are also here, in this town.
...There are also a lot of other people here, a few prefects here, a few generals there, and the clan leaders of the Li family and the Lu family, they are all about the same...ordinary civilians, practitioners, second-rate and third-rate aristocrats.
When the disciples came to the tent, there were even more merchants, including many merchants."
"After all, there are two great masters, and there are three grand masters." Zhang Xing laughed and said. "Even in ordinary years, it is rare, let alone the current situation? Even if you don't dare to come, you have to send a spy, let alone
I told you what I really wanted to hear.”
"Don't belittle yourself." Li Ding paused and reminded seriously. "This is still the first month. In fact, it is your gang that attracts the most attention in Hebei. It is you who broke into the Liyang warehouse at the end of the year to release grain. Be it Cao Zhongcheng or Master Zhang.
The two great masters came to Hebei because of you, and they were all influenced by you everywhere else."
Zhang Xing nodded, proudly and proudly: "That's true, I'm deeply proud of it."
Li Ding was stuck for a moment - he originally intended to remind the other party that he was a loser, but in the end the other party was deeply proud of it. What else could he say?
On the other side, Chief Zhang was not in a hurry, but continued to speak slowly, as if he was pleased with himself: "To tell you the truth, after this incident, even within our gang, it was difficult to unite a lot...many people are a little bit
I have different ideas, but I am also willing to work hard first. Taking into consideration the current situation, the atmosphere is actually much better than before."
Li Ding thought for a while and immediately shook his head: "I believe that your gang suddenly united, but I'm afraid it's not just the opening of the warehouse to release grain, but also the sudden arrival of Uncle Cao Huang in Hebei... Isn't this the case with everyone? When in danger, he will
Stay together and disperse when there is no danger."
"That's right." Zhang Xing thought for a while, but couldn't refute it, so he nodded. "But the so-called tempering is here. After a few times, you have learned it through experience, and it may not break up."
"It must be iron, and it's not afraid of being hammered." Li Ding still shook his head. "And to put it bluntly, you haven't received this hammer yet. If it does come down, you are just clay and ceramics. Instead, you will be
Broken by one blow."
"There's nothing to say." Zhang Xing still smiled. "We can only look at the consequences of Hammer falling behind."
Seeing that the other party didn't care at all, Li Ding had nothing to say for a moment, and he was not stupid enough to say that he would not regret it after asking the other party.
"What about you?" Seeing the other party shut up, Chief Zhang immediately fought back.
"I?"
"Yes." Zhang Xing said jokingly. "Don't pretend to be stupid."
"Ever since you started putting grain out, my place has actually become meaningless." Li Ding said with a helpless smile. "You may be making iron or clay pots, but mine is destined to be just a pottery pot that cannot withstand a hammer.
"
Zhang Xing was slightly startled... He really didn't expect that even someone as proud as Li Ding would bow his head now, or at least admit his own shortcomings.
This is certainly a good sign.
"But don't think that this is the case." Li Ding naturally saw through the other party's mind, and continued to smile bitterly. "I am a clay pot here, which cannot withstand a hammer, but there is no guarantee that your gang is a red-hot iron that can withstand the hammer."
If you can hold the hammer, you can't pull it for a long time. When Cao Lin strikes hard after this time, all your help will be shattered... Besides, since our Wu'an place is a clay pot, the Grandmaster is the hammer.
But now that the hammer has fallen on the Red Mountain, I can only remain silent and wait until the Grand Master leaves before saying anything else. Before that, we can only do whatever the hammer says."
Of course Zhang Xing understood what the other party meant, so he was impulsive for a moment and wanted to push the other party and end the matter, but after thinking about it, he still suppressed it forcefully, but then asked with a smile: "How did it become so fast?
You were still aggrieved at Nangong Lake last year."
"It's not just me?" Li Ding took a deep breath. "After this winter and spring, it's time for other people to recognize the reality...Compared to your gang and the British public, the others are just making small fuss.
, it’s hard to become a climate.”
"So..." Zhang Xing was startled, as if he was proud of himself. "Doesn't it mean that our attack is actually the right thing? Or does the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?"
"So be it." Li Ding thought for a while and said seriously. "If you hadn't attacked Liyang and released the grain, you might still have a chance in the future, but in the end you would have lost an explanation. But now that you have attacked Liyang and released the grain,
You have won the hearts of the people and shocked the world, and you may even be beaten into a state of embarrassment by the Grand Master, but if you can survive this time, you are the masters of Hebei, and you will not ruin the overall situation just because of temporary military gains and losses."
Zhang Xing nodded, deeply convinced.
"Actually, you have to thank these two great masters." Li Ding continued. "Think about it, your Liyang grain release certainly shocked Hebei and made people look at you with suspicion. Even knowledgeable people thought that you had done nothing.
Hebei people's hearts, but uninformed people are only surprised by the commotion you caused. In this case, if it weren't for the great masters coming in droves, I'm afraid no one would know the benefits of your move, nor would they be able to truly understand this matter.
It's powerful... Only when people's hearts vibrate at the same time can things develop."
"That's right." Zhang Xing thought for a while and came to the answer seriously. "The Grand Master is the pinnacle of violence in the world. Compared with things like human heart, laws, etc., it is a simple general equivalent. Let everyone
It’s clear at once... But doesn’t this mean that our Li Yang’s act of releasing food is equivalent to the power of two great masters?”
Li Ding heard the other party's teasing and avoidance, but he relaxed a little and followed the other party's teasing: "There are three more grandmasters, so together they can be counted as three great masters."
Zhang Xing nodded, said nothing, and turned to look out the window. The wind was still blowing and the flowers were falling like rain, but this scenery was hidden in the night, and only those with higher cultivation levels could appreciate it.
Li Ding followed the other person and looked out the window again. He didn't say anything for a while, but his mind was scattered in all directions.
Since the two met in Taolinyi, and after some experiences, they felt like old friends at first sight. After returning to Dongdu, they often talked like this at night. At that time, the two of them were dormant people, with no redundant stance and no words to talk about.
Fear, it has always been the four emperors of dung and earth, the real dragon of dust, and the great master is just scraps.
Where can I be as desperate as I am now by a great master?
"Do you still remember what you said that day?" Li Ding suddenly asked after an unknown amount of time.
"Which words?" Zhang Xing came back to his senses and responded seriously. "We talked too much."
"It was that time...it was also a weather like this. How do you think this true energy should be used? Shouldn't it always be used for fighting?" Li Ding said with a smile. "Everyone laughed at you."
"Of course I remember." Zhang Xing suddenly realized. "I said that if the world is peaceful, this Qi should be used by everyone, but it should be used for plowing fields, building roads, digging canals and delivering goods. For example, the Qi of ice should be chilled.
Sour plum soup is the right way...I have said this more than once."
"Do you think so now?" Li Ding asked.
"That's what I thought." Zhang Xing nodded immediately. "My general idea has never changed."
Li Ding remained silent.
"What about you? Do you still have the same view as before?" Zhang Xing took advantage of the situation and asked. "Do you think the world's true energy is limited, and it is even less during the Taiping years, so only a few people can use it? Or do you still have to receive it from the military or Jing'an Taiwan?
Is it better to control and suppress local areas?”
"Of course." Li Ding came back to his senses and nodded heavily. "What about you? Do you have a decent refutation now?"
"Yes, I have sorted out my thoughts a little bit." Zhang Xing said calmly. "This time I am going to discuss it with the two great masters..."
"Then let's do it." After saying that, Li Silang turned over and lay down. "Don't say anything today."
Zhang Xing nodded, turned over and lay down, and fell asleep with each other's feet touching each other.
The wind kept blowing outside, and after an unknown amount of time, Li Ding suddenly spoke again: "Zhang San, are you asleep?"
The other person responded with silence.
"Actually, I'm still unconvinced, not with you, but with everyone else. But I know very well that the general trend of the world is getting further and further away from me, and it's getting harder and harder to achieve my own ideas."
Li Ding waited for a moment, but when he received no reply, he continued talking in the dark.
"Don't expect what will happen to me this time. You have never defeated us, and there is no way for me to surrender without a fight. Moreover, although I don't know how the specific situation will develop, since the great masters have gathered in Hebei this time, you
The gang is the one that everyone has lost, and they will never get over it so easily. It’s hard to say whether your gang and your chief Zhang will survive to see this summer... By then, if you can’t survive, it’s hard to say whether you will be my last
opportunity; on the other hand, if you survive and come to Wu'an County again, I will obey you and be your vanguard, so what?"
There was still no movement from Zhang San, only the sound of his even breathing could be heard clearly in the dark night.
After Li Si finished speaking, he ignored it and closed his eyes directly to sleep.
Early the next morning, the weather became warmer and warmer. Although it could not be said to be sunny and windy, the breath of spring was clearly felt. Especially early this morning, the small town under the main peak of Hongshan Mountain in Wu'an County was already bustling with people, except for the surrounding areas.
The barracks, local soldiers and civilians, and many people like Zhang Xing who were obviously here to attend the meeting.
Sure enough, as Li Ding said, in addition to the interests of all parties and local officials, celebrities from the surrounding states and counties, and masters of spiritual practice also arrived early.
It is said that even the prefects and captains of Shangdang County and Changping County have arrived, but they are just accompanying Old Master Zhang in Wu'an County to the west.
And in this environment, there were actually quite a few people who took the initiative to visit the helpers, and their attitudes were very ambiguous... It can be seen that what Li Ding said was absolutely right. The helpers captured Liyang and occupied three counties, both north and south.
The action of releasing grain actually shocked the whole of Hebei, and the arrival of the Grand Master, although it put the gang in danger, also made even the most ignorant people understand the value of the gang's previous actions.
However, most of them did not see Chief Zhang. This was not because Chief Zhang was arrogant, but because after greeting everyone in the gang early in the morning, he followed Li Ding into the military camp outside the town that locked the access to the main peak of Hongshan Mountain.
Then, he stared blankly at the soldiers in the military camp.
Accompanying him were Jia Runshi, who was in charge of security, and Dou Xiaoniang, the patrol captain who was familiar with the surrounding roads. They seemed to not understand the reason for Chief Zhang's daze.
"Hongshan soldiers." Li Ding seemed to know what Zhang Xing was thinking, and sighed directly with his hands on his side. "Like Longxi soldiers and Beidi soldiers, they are known as the three elite soldiers in the world, Wu'an, Xiangguo, Weijun, Shangdang, Chang
Ping and Taiyuan both have troops... Ever since the failure of the Second Expedition to Dongyi, you have rarely seen so many tall Red Mountain soldiers gathered together, right? During the Second Expedition, you joined the army in Yecheng.
Many Hongshan people joined the army, and your friend named Du Meng should also have joined the army at that time. By the time of the Three Expeditions, there will be no more Hongshan soldiers who volunteered to join the army."
Zhang Xing did not say anything, but looked to the northwest, where he should be buried Du Meng.
However, looking at it at this time, the entire mountain range is red and stretches continuously. Even in spring, the slightly higher mountains are full of reddish-brown shrubs and vegetation. How can I recognize the specific direction and know where it is?
?
Finally, he turned his attention to the so-called main peak of Hongshan Mountain in front of him. Just by looking at it, he knew that this was not necessarily the highest peak in the Hongshan Mountains, but it was next to the Fukou leading to Shangdang and stretched out from the mountains.
When it came out, it was laid out inside Wu'an County, but it looked even taller.
Of course, it's also red, that's enough.
Because Hongshan is Hongshan, the corpse of a true dragon, coupled with a duel between supreme beings, used the flesh and blood of the supreme true dragon to forcibly divide the geographical mountains, giving this area a unique race, culture and customs.
It's like a whole.
Even though the true dragon dies, it still exists in the world.
In the morning, Zhang Xing and Li Ding climbed the mountain and arrived at the venue in advance.
The venue is located halfway up the main peak of Hongshan Mountain. There is a small Black Emperor Temple here. Outside the temple is a knife-like platform with a radius of tens of feet. It can seat a thousand people without being crowded. It is suitable for a venue.
, at this time, they had already arranged seven or eight circles, with a total of three to four hundred chairs and stools.
As soon as Zhang Xing arrived, he did his part and sat directly with Li Ding in the reserved core seats in the inner circle, and then quietly waited for today's gathering. Su Jingfang, Dou Xiaoniang, etc. had stayed on the outside early and did not even sit down. Only Jia
The leaper, because he was a leader, took a seat in the outer circle.
Of course, this silence was soon broken.
As the sun rose, more and more people arrived here, many of whom they knew. For example, when Zhang Gongshen arrived, he brought Bai Xiangui and Wei Wenda to see him; Feng Wuyi also arrived with several of his disciples; even,
Zhang Xing also saw Xiong Bonan going up the mountain, and then took the initiative to say hello to Hengshan Pishan Dao Wang Chenkuo. Many scholars, including Wei Xuanding and Cui Suchen who arrived with him, also came to say hello. Xie Minghe even brought the governor of Hengshan County to see him.
If these people are really serious about it, they can accomplish something and negotiate some sweet things.
But at this time, it was really not the time to talk about these important things, let alone the right occasion. All Zhang Xing could do was hold hands, talk in a friendly manner, and show his attitude.
In fact, including Wang Chenkuo, who knew that the other party was Bai Hengqiu's subordinate, he behaved normally.
And sure enough, as these people went up the mountain one after another, the foot of the mountain soon became lively. Everyone knew that the great master Zhang Bofeng, his student Wang Huaitong, and a group of people from Jin Dynasty had arrived, and they all stood up to greet them... There was no way, Zhang Bofeng was not only the great master,
He is a grandmaster, and he is extremely old. Cao Lin would have called him an old general, and he has disciples all over the world. He should be treated no matter how he is treated, not to mention that there are also masters, scholars, and officials from the Jin region who came with him.
After a burst of noise, Old Master Zhang, who was rosy-cheeked and energetic, but already thin, only sat down in the innermost circle, and the others also took their seats.
From this moment on, the venue became completely quiet because no one dared to make a noise in front of the Grand Master.
After waiting for a while, Xue Changxiong came directly from the sky alone... This was a bit strange, because Xue Changxiong was in Handan, east of Shandong, almost the same distance from here as Old Master Zhang arrived from Wu'an, but this guy was actually better than Zhang.
The old master arrived late, which was really a bit embarrassing.
Of course, it may also be a pure waste of time.
By this time, nine people were sitting on the ten chairs on the red earth in the innermost core.
They are Zhang Bofeng, the first clan leader in Jin and the great master of Nanpo teaching;
He had just done a big thing and attracted two great masters. At least they occupied the eastern border, Zhang Xing, the chief of the gang in fifteen counties and one state in Hebei;
Chief military officer, Grand Master Xiong Bonan;
Wei Xuanding, the leader and general commander of Liaocheng Tour;
Li Ding, the master of Wu'an and Xiangguo counties and the landowner of this gathering;
The number one master in Youzhou represents the famous Chengdan general Wei Wenda, who is in charge of Luo Shu in Youzhou;
Master Xue Changxiong, master of the Hejian camp, general manager of the Hebei march;
The most outstanding scholar of the second generation of Jin Dynasty, Grandmaster Wang Huaitong;
There is also the governor of Zhao County, a senior bureaucrat in the Wei Dynasty, and Feng Wuyi, the head of the Feng clan in Changle.
As for the rest of the people, including Wang Huaiji who was holding a mirror, they were lined up in the outer ring according to their status, age, and cultivation level.
Frankly speaking, this allocation is very embarrassing, but Mr. Zhang did not say anything, and no one else dared to speak. Moreover, compared to this small problem, when will the owner of the empty chair arrive, and whether he will come or not?
The most serious question.
To put it bluntly, if the opponent feints with a shot and goes straight to attack Jiangling, based on the current posture, everyone is afraid that they will really see a grand master duel.
Even now, when Zhang Xing, Wei Xuanding, and Xie Minghe exchanged glances, they were looking forward to it... If they really managed to get Old Master Zhang to have a fight with Cao Lin and the Dongdu army in Hebei, then who would be afraid of whom?
And once this battle is won, Hebei will really have to spread the word.
Fortunately, Uncle Cao seemed to understand this truth. No matter what, he could not push a neutral grandmaster to the opposite side. So, after waiting for a while, before noon, everyone on the platform halfway up the main peak of Hongshan saw that
You will see a layer of glow, like a golden platform in the sky formed by the accumulation of multiple apertures, arriving at a very fast speed from south to north.
Everyone stood up and stood in silence again, and sure enough, as a burst of laughter came from far and near in the air, one person grabbed another person and jumped down in the air, landing in the middle of everyone like a giant eagle that covered the sky.
But it was the emperor's uncle at that time, Cao Lin, the Prime Minister of Jing'an Taichung.
Obviously, unlike the old Master Zhang who was very old and unwilling to show off in front of others, this Uncle Cao seemed to be more energetic.
The person fell down, looked around, and suddenly threw the person in his hand towards the empty chair, and then looked at Li Ding: "Li Silang, Duan Shangshu also wants to come and see you. You are the master, who can give up a seat..."
"
Only then did everyone realize that the man who looked like rags, whom everyone almost thought was some kind of prisoner, was actually Duan Wei, the minister of the Ministry of War.
When Duan Wei heard the words, he endured the discomfort, tried to turn over and sit up, raised his head and smiled: "I overestimated my ability. I was almost scared to death when I was flying in the air along the way."
As soon as Duan Wei finished speaking, he couldn't help but hold his chest and bend down to take a deep breath.
Seeing this, Li Ding calmly turned around and ordered: "Bring in another chair."
After a moment, Su Jingfang hurriedly carried a chair to the innermost circle and placed it between Zhang Xing and Zhang Bofeng, who were silent.
Cao Lin stood in the center, smiled when he saw this, looked around, as if he wanted to say something more, but suddenly his expression changed and he looked in the direction he came from.
Not only Cao Lin, but Zhang Bofeng also went to see it almost at the same time. Soon, Xiong Bonan, Zhang Xing, Wang Huaitong, and Xue Changxiong also went to see it, and then everyone present also went to see it together - without him, the weather was fine, and everyone watched.
As far as I could see, I saw a glowing cloud coming from south to north, coming with the wind. Moreover, it seemed erratic, but its speed was much faster than Cao Lin's glowing golden platform before. It only took a moment before I arrived at the platform.
Above.
Immediately, the clouds fell, and an old Taoist priest carrying a package and a middle-aged warrior landed calmly together, but they rushed in from the outer circle.
The middle-aged samurai, known to many people present, was none other than Wu Jingfeng, a well-known master in the gang. He followed the Taoist priest step by step. Coupled with the movement and speed of the Taoist priest, many people were instantly frightened.
stood up.
On the other side, the two great masters who arrived first had different reactions.
The two of them were just shocked at first, but then, Cao Lin's face became more and more ugly. Zhang Bofeng thought for a while, frowned at first, but finally smiled, stood up and handed over his hands: "Chonghe Taoist priest, we have been apart for twenty years.
, has your cultivation level improved to this point?"
When everyone heard this, they stood up and greeted each other without hesitation. However, no one expected that they would actually see all three great masters at the center of the world at this gathering.
However, Zhang Xing, who was sitting in the inner circle, did not move the whole time. His expression was very similar to that of Cao Lin, who was standing in the open space in front of him, but not as ugly as Cao Lin.
At this time, Li Ding caught a glimpse of Zhang Xing's face, and then looked at Cao Lin, who had a serious face. He cupped his hands and took advantage of the opportunity to sit down, but whispered to Zhang Xing:
"Ever since I escaped from Yang Shen's army, I have been thinking about one thing. I made an agreement with Yang Shen to let him attack Dongdu with confidence. Who is the great master? In the past, everyone always thought it was the daughter of a wealthy family.
The leader, a few people suspected that it was Old Master Zhang. We only found out today that there is another possibility..."
Hearing this, Zhang Xing put away his dry face, stood up and raised his hand to the fat old Taoist priest. Then he sat down with a smile and replied to Li Ding: "Don't make irresponsible remarks about the great master. It's just a coincidence that you can't clash with the Taoist priest."
That’s all.”
While they were talking, Taoist Chonghe and Wu Jingfeng arrived at the inner circle. They slightly cupped their hands with Cao Lin and called him "Cao Zhongcheng."
When Cao Lin came to his senses, he also smiled and held his hands in his hands, saying "Brother Chonghe Dao".
Immediately, he looked at the slightly crowded surroundings and said coldly: "Those who are not a master, please withdraw from this area and move your seats out of the way."
Li Ding frowned slightly and wanted to argue, but shut up... Because after Chong He and Wu Jingfeng arrived, the inner circle was really too crowded, and adding two more chairs was really a bit outrageous, especially when the three great masters Bi
So, everyone else has obvious status differences.
But it is nonsense to really ask people below the Grand Master to retreat. Zhang Xing withdrew and Xiong Bonan stayed behind? Li Ding also wanted to withdraw?
"It doesn't matter." At this moment, Zhang Xing suddenly took the initiative to speak. "The Grand Master is the leader of the world. He can only lead everyone forward. How can there be any reason to force others to retreat?" As he said that, he looked at Su Jingfang again.
"Xiao Su, take three more chairs and put another layer in the middle so that Wu Dalang and Duan Shangshu can sit here."
Many people around him breathed a sigh of relief. This was a good idea and no one was embarrassed. Only Cao Lin couldn't help but look at Zhang Xing coldly.
The next moment, including Cao Lin, the three great masters, three masters, and countless elite figures from Jin and Hebei were stunned. As soon as Zhang Xing finished speaking, he stood up, picked up his chair and walked towards
Taking the first few steps, he took the lead in setting down his seat on the inner level next to the three great masters, then calmly sat down and continued to give instructions:
"Place the chair next to me. I will be the guest of honor, Old Master Zhang will be the chief guest, and Cao Zhongcheng and Taoist Chonghe will be on my left."
There was silence all around. Su Jingfang, who was carrying the chair, was sweating and stopped to take a look.
"I've heard of Zhang Sanlang's name a long time ago, and today I saw him, and it is indeed well-deserved." The one who broke the silence was Taoist Priest Chonghe. He was carrying a flower cloth package and twirling his beard to smile. "If you don't say anything else, it's just this.
As a matter of course, it’s your turn to get there first.”
Zhang Xing just sat upright on the chair and looked up: "Chong and the Taoist priest contradicted each other. It was precisely because of the courage to be the first in the world that I developed this responsibility."
Chong and Taoist Priest could only smile.
After a moment, after receiving Li Ding's approval, as expected, three chairs were brought in and arranged next to Zhang Xing's seat. Chong He, Zhang Boxeng, and Cao Lin finally stopped exchanging pleasantries and sat down directly. At this time, everyone on the entire platform
Everyone also sat down, and then held their breath and concentrated, not daring to say any more words.
"I have already said before that I came here today mainly because I wanted to meet the elites of Hebei and Shanxi. I saw young people doing a lot of things here and wanted to discuss it. Later, Uncle Cao suggested that we might as well gather the elites of Hebei and Jin.
, for communication... It is said that stones from other mountains can attack jade. Since everyone is here, don't care about age, origin, power, or cultivation. Just sit and discuss the Tao and learn from each other." Zhang Bofeng naturally started. "Everyone thinks,
Where should I start?"
The Grand Master asked, although he said that he should not care about his age, background, power, cultivation, etc., but whoever dared to answer abruptly would have no choice but to continue talking.
However, there are always people who like to take the initiative. Just when Old Master Zhang was about to continue speaking, Zhang Xing, who was sitting directly opposite him, took the initiative to speak:
"Now that the world's situation is here, of course we start from the current situation."
Old Master Zhang was stunned for a moment, then nodded immediately: "Yes, we have to start from the current situation, but where should we start?"
"Of course we start with the fall of the Wei Dynasty." Zhang Xing spoke proudly, his voice shocking the crowd in Hongshan. "If the Wei Dynasty had not been destroyed, how could you come to be here today?"
"The Wei Dynasty has died?" Cao Lin finally couldn't bear it anymore and shouted sternly. "The Wei Dynasty has died, why am I here?"
"I am saying that the Wei Dynasty must perish!" Zhang Xing was not afraid.
"The theory that the Wei Dynasty will surely perish is also absurd." Cao Lin said unceremoniously.
"Everyone knows that the Wei Dynasty will perish." Zhang Xing's momentum remained unabated. "Does Zhong Cheng want to have a public debate with this kid?"
The surrounding atmosphere had already solidified. No one expected that this gathering would be so exciting, so direct, and such a discussion would start quickly... at least it would be a worthwhile trip!
On the hillside of Hongshan Mountain, where only the sound of wind could be heard, Cao Lin sneered and asked for words.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Xing beat him to it, stood up, looked around, and spoke loudly: "Everyone, I heard that when the fields are barren but the barns are full, and the people are empty but the treasury is full, this is a sign of the country's demise.
And what is the situation in the Wei Dynasty? Before last winter, everyone knew that Hebei was hit by a disaster and the grain would not be able to survive the next autumn harvest. But at the same time, Liyang warehouse was full of Hebei's blood, and there was only a handful of grain.
It turned into powder, the cloth was so numerous that it turned into pieces when pulled, the ropes used to thread the money were simply rotten, and the oil seeped into the ground several feet deep. At this time, the Wei Dynasty had never seen anyone willing to put a little effort into the life and death of the people of Hebei.
Instead of providing food, money, and silk, the people of Hebei were left to fend for themselves. But our gang, knowing that they were no match for the Grand Master, still risked everything to capture Liyangcang and return the blood of Hebei to Hebei. We have a clear conscience. This
At that time, the officers and soldiers of the Wei Dynasty, the majestic Grand Master, who had not been seen coming to save the people of Hebei before, now they did not hesitate to withdraw from the battlefield of the Guanxi Wu Clan because of our help in saving lives, and they came to kill us! Dare I ask,
With such a court and such a great Wei Dynasty, is there any reason to survive? Please give me the answer, Uncle Cao!"
After saying that, Zhang Xingwu sat down by himself, and the south wind blew by, blowing Cao Lin's gray beard and hair beside him. The emperor's uncle already regretted coming here - his last effort seemed to have fallen into the trap.
Other people's cages, and there are multiple cages.
Seven days ago, when he met Zhang Bofeng, he knew that he had the wrong opponent. Just after meeting Chong He and Wu Jingfeng, he realized again that he might have made some strategic misjudgment again. Now with Zhang Xing
When he opened his mouth, he realized again that he had obviously underestimated the meeting itself... He had made too many mistakes!
Sitting behind Cao Lin was Duan Wei, Minister of the Ministry of War. When he saw Cao Lin not getting up for a long time, he couldn't help laughing, but it made his chest hurt. He simply groaned wildly, which immediately caused many people to turn their heads.
Look out.
say:
When the fields are barren but the granaries are full, when the people are empty but the treasury is full, this is called a country in ruins.
PS: Sorry, I wanted to post the two-in-one chapter before twelve o'clock, but I was stunned.
