"Sir, at Shenshi yesterday, Ganhui's army began a full-scale attack on the city."
After burning the incense, when Wei Changtian saw Mr. Chu, this was the first thing the latter said to him.
"From Shenshi to this morning, in just eight hours, they have already rushed to Fengyuan City Wall several times."
This is the second sentence.
"According to the current situation, Fengyuan City will be destroyed within ten days."
This is the third sentence.
"Sir, we must do something."
This is the fourth sentence.
In the first four sentences after the meeting, Chu Xianping talked about how critical the situation in Xinfeng was.
If Wei Changtian didn't know what he said to Yan Huaiqing, he might not have any doubts at this time.
After all, these things must be facts, Chu Xianping just reported them with a little "personal subjective emotion".
But now...
"Brother Chu, don't worry, I know what's going on in the Xinfeng War."
Smiling, Wei Changtian motioned for Chu Xianping to sit down first, while he turned around and fetched a letter from the desk.
The early morning sunlight came in through the window. He placed the letter in front of Mr. Chu and said with a smile:
"Originally I was thinking of looking for you, but you happened to be here."
"Just in time, I have another important thing to tell you."
"another thing?"
Chu Xianping glanced at the envelope on the table and said seriously: "Master, please speak."
"Well, this matter is also very important."
Wei Changtian nodded, first emphasized the importance, and then talked about the matter of "looking for the sword".
"...These four swords are of great use to me, so I can't delay them any longer."
"Brother Chu, I thought about it last night and felt that I would be relieved only if I sent you."
"Of course, I know that now that the war is coming, you must not be worried about the war here."
"But I have already planned to reinforce Xinfeng, and with the help of Li Zimu and Du Chang, I think there will be no surprises in this battle."
"So just go find these four swords with peace of mind."
"..."
In the face of Chu Xianping's increasingly surprised eyes, Wei Changtian finished his words calmly, never hesitating because of the former's reaction.
He didn't even ask Chu Xianping if he was willing or not at the end. No matter how calm his tone was, he was undoubtedly giving an order directly.
As for Chu Xianping's reaction to this...
"Sir, this matter... should be left to the Xuanjing Division and the Freemasons."
It was obvious that even though Wei Changtian said that finding the sword was also very important, Chu Xianping did not want to find the four swords.
But he did not refuse directly, but tried to persuade Wei Changtian to hand over the job to others.
But how could Wei Changtian, who had already made up his mind, comply with his wishes?
"Brother Chu, I just said, I don't trust leaving this matter to others."
His expression remained unchanged, and he even picked up the teapot and poured Chu Xianping a cup of tea.
Watching the clear tea pouring from the spout of the pot into the cup, Wei Changtian said calmly:
"Just take a trip. Anyway, if it's quick, you'll be back in two or three months at most."
"Oh, by the way, this letter contains the information about the four swords. It is clearly written where they are now or in whose hands..."
Pushing the envelope forward, the meaning of Wei Changtian's move became obvious.
Chu Xianping, on the other hand, pressed the envelope blankly and did not pick it up.
He looked up at Wei Changtian, as if he had guessed something, and his tone became a little difficult.
"Sir, it's wartime now, and there's a lot of information coming and going from everywhere. I'm afraid Tianjiyuan..."
"This is simpler."
Before Chu Xianping could finish speaking, Wei Changtian interrupted with a smile:
"For the time being, just leave the Tianji Academy to Zhang San."
"..."
Leave Tianjiyuan in charge of Zhang San.
Although Wei Changtian said "for the time being", they may both know very well whether this power will be returned to Chu Xianping in the future.
"Brother Chu, what's wrong?"
Looking at Chu Xianping who lowered his head and said nothing, Wei Changtian smiled.
"You don't have to worry that Zhang San is not qualified for this position. It's not like you don't know that he has a photographic memory."
"Or do you have other concerns?"
"It's okay. If you have any concerns, just tell them and we will discuss how to solve them."
"..."
"there is none left."
Taking a deep breath, Chu Xianping's answer was a little slow.
He didn't find any more reasons to decline the mission of "looking for the sword", nor did he say anything else.
He reached out to pick up the envelope, stood up and cupped his hands towards Wei Changtian.
"Sir, if that's the case, then I will go and explain all the matters of Tianjiyuan to Zhang San, and then I will pack up and set off to find the sword immediately."
"Well, go ahead."
"yes."
"..."
One word "Go" and one word "Yes".
As the door opened and closed, the conversation between the two ended.
And this whole process can be said to be too simple.
It seemed that Wei Changtian had no intention of concealing his suspicions about Chu Xianping, and actually kicked the latter out of the Xinfeng War in the most straightforward way, and also took away his power to be in charge of the Tianji Academy.
Yes.
Wei Changtian has only two goals today.
The first is to exclude Chu Xianping from the Battle of Xinfeng.
The second is to take the most critical intelligence center back into your own hands.
As for why he didn't choose to use a more euphemistic, or more covert, method to achieve these two goals, but was so straightforward...
Because he wanted to give Chu Xianping another chance.
In the conversation just now, Chu Xianping could definitely tell that something was wrong.
To put it bluntly, Chu Xianping must have guessed that he was wary of him.
In this case, if Chu Xianping chooses to tell everything truthfully, then Wei Changtian may reconsider his next actions.
But unfortunately, Chu Xianping said nothing.
"..."
Looking at the closed door, Wei Changtian shook his head with a very complicated expression.
At the same moment, Chu Xianping, who had reached the end of the corridor outside the house, slowly stopped.
For safety reasons, the guest room Wei Changtian stayed in was on the second floor of the inn, so he had to walk up a flight of stairs.
"Go upstairs" when you come, and "go downstairs" when you leave.
At this moment, these two ordinary actions had some other meanings in Chu Xianping's eyes.
Looking back at the door, there seemed to be a lot of emotions in his eyes.
Reluctant, doubtful, struggling, lonely.
Judging from the look in his eyes, even if Li Zimu or Tang Chen came, it would be impossible to tell whether he was an enemy or a friend.
Even Chu Xianping himself seemed unclear about this matter.
"well......"
With a slight sigh, he looked away, walked slowly down the stairs, and walked out of the inn.
“Peach Blossom Cake~Peach Blossom Cake~It’s delicious and not expensive!”
"Scallion oil pancakes! Thin and wide noodles! Meat and vegetable porridge! Come in and have a taste, sir!"
"I borrowed it! Don't bump into the girl!"
"Wow!! I don't want to go to school!!"
"..."
The streets in the early morning were bustling with people, and Chu Xianping's figure seemed a little lonely among the crowded crowd.
When he reached the corner of the street, a hurried woman in a white dress passed him by.
Chu Xianping didn't pay attention to this person, but the woman looked back at him, seeming to find this well-dressed young man a little strange.
But soon, the woman shook her head and put the matter behind her.
"call......"
Taking a deep breath, the woman in the white dress looked up at the inn not far away with all the windows closed, and stood there hesitating for a long time.
Then, as if she had made some huge determination, she gritted her teeth and walked towards the inn.