Xu Zhiqiong lit a burner of incense in the Marquis Mansion and quietly waited for Emperor Changle's reply.
Emperor Yu Xian was looking for Xu Zhiqiong everywhere, and the entire Wansheng City wanted to dig three feet into the ground to dig out Xu Zhiqiong.
Only the Marquis Mansion did not search carefully, and everyone was sure that Xu Zhiqiong would not return to the Marquis Mansion.
The smoke drifted and gradually gathered into the shape of Emperor Chang Le's face. The things made by Taibu were very useful. Xu Zhiqiong could even see Emperor Chang Le's expression clearly.
Emperor Changle was very anxious: "Brother, I heard that you were captured by that Yu Xian barbarian, and I also captured his bird prince. You tell that barbarian to release you quickly, otherwise
This little prince is going to suffer."
Xu Zhiqiong said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I escaped. Don't embarrass Mo Chi. The alliance between Xuan and Yu is still there."
Emperor Chang Le said angrily: "There is a bullshit covenant. If they dare to arrest you, they clearly don't take Da Xuan seriously. Why should I gather troops for them? Just let them wait for death!"
From Xu Zhiqiong's personal point of view, Yu Xianguo should indeed be left to die. What Yu Xianguo did was very harmful and insulting to Xu Zhiqiong.
As Emperor Changle, it was reasonable to completely abandon the alliance with Emperor Yu Xian. What Yu Xianhuang did provoked the dignity of the entire Daxuan.
But this matter involves more than just Yu Xianhuang. If Yu Xianguo is destroyed, it is not only Yu Xianhuang who will really suffer.
At most, Emperor Yu Xian had to pay for his family's life, and he didn't even have to pay for his life. With the power of the royal family, he could always find a place to live, stay anonymous, and even live a wealthy life.
But the people of Yuxian will suffer. They will become the tools and test subjects of the Gu clan. They will become the vessels for the parasites of the Gu clan. They will become the weapons of the Gu clan. As a judge, this is something Xu Zhiqiong cannot tolerate.
Those who suffer are not only the people of Yu Xianguo, but also the people of Daxuan. With Yuxian's country subjugated, and the orthodox kingdom of the Suzaku True God disappearing, can the Suzaku Shengdao be maintained? If the Dao Sect collapses, the people of Daxuan will surely starve.
And if the entire territory of Yu Xianguo falls into the hands of the Gu tribe, the southern border of Daxuan will never have a moment of peace.
As a propaganda person, Xu Zhiqiong cannot let this happen.
"Your Majesty, this battle still needs to be fought. How many troops and horses have you assembled?"
Emperor Changle said: "There are more than 30,000 soldiers and horses. If we really want to fight, we can gather more, but I don't want to fight with that barbarian leader."
Xu Zhiqiong said: "We will not fight with him. He will fight his, and we will fight ours."
Emperor Changle said: "You want me to send troops directly from Juanzhou and Tingzhou to attack the Gu clan's back door? This is a good idea. I will immediately order Chu Xin to mobilize troops."
Xu Zhiqiong quickly stopped him and said: "Your Majesty, don't be anxious. Now is not the time. Emperor Yu Xian has to be forced to the point where there is no way to retreat before we can send troops. Just wait for my news."
Xu Zhiqiong finally saw through it. If Daxuan sent troops to attack the Gu tribe first, Emperor Yu Xian would be worried about Daxuan occupying his territory. He would definitely not be willing to use all his strength on the battlefield, and might even remain neutral.
Come sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and quietly watch Daxuan and the Gu tribe fight.
Xu Zhiqiong is determined not to suffer this loss!
After discussing with Emperor Changle, Xu Zhiqiong made a mark at the Marquis Mansion with the Order of Punishing Evil Sons, and took Chang Decai and Yang Wu to the Punishing Evil Division.
When I arrived at Chang Shi's Mansion, I found Lu Yanyou. Lu Yanyou was covered in sweat, and his short and fat body was soaked through.
Xu Zhiqiong frowned and said, "Lu Changshi, why is it so urgent?"
Lu Yanyou wiped his sweat and said: "Doctor Bai is missing. He has been missing for many days. I searched in many places. Governor Shi Yi Jiming of Chaizhou and Yuan Yushao, governor of Pingzhou, also came looking for him. No one knows where he went.
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Doctor Bai should be looking for a place to be promoted.
He wants to advance from the fourth level to the third level. The third level is the limit for mortals. This promotion will definitely not be that easy.
Naturally, Xu Zhiqiong couldn't say much and asked Lu Yanyou to borrow the Chengfeng Building.
He wants to go back to the capital to find some helpers who can deal with the Gu clan.
The first choice is naturally Han Chen. Brother Han knows the art of Gu the best.
There is also Tong Qingqiu, Brother Tong's medicine has a strong restraint effect on voodoo.
With these two helpers, Xu Zhiqiong's plan was half successful.
But I asked these two people for help and got Taibu's permission.
Taibu looked at Xu Zhiqiong and frowned: "Kuansheng, I asked you to go to Yu Xianguo as a hostage, how dare you sneak back?"
Xu Zhiqiong said: "If I don't come back, Yu Xianguo will soon be destroyed. I have to find a way to help them."
He told Taibu about the loan, and Taibu didn't seem to have any feelings after hearing it.
His temperament changed.
Although he was indifferent in the past, Taibu still had a basic sense of responsibility for the people of Liming and the country.
But now, he seems numb to everything.
"Kuansheng, these two are my people. You can borrow them if you want. You have to negotiate the price first."
No matter how much you negotiate, it's really hard to repay the favor you owe this old man.
But there are some things that need to be explained clearly first.
Xu Zhiqiong said: "You used my power to send Tao'er to Yu Xianguo to find things for you. How will this account be settled?"
Taibu thought for a moment and said: "If we want to calculate this sum, let's settle it."
Clearance!
Taibu is really a blessing!
It seems that what Tao'er did in Yu Xianguo was very important to Taibu.
What exactly is he looking for?
Xu Zhiqiong told Han Chen and Tong Qingqiu about the matter. Han Chen didn't care, but Tong Qingqiu wanted to hide it from his wife.
If he said he was going to fight, his wife would definitely not agree. Tong Qingqiu could only say that he was going on a business trip, and before leaving, he had to treat his wife well.
The two of them first prepared their bags in the Yin and Yang Division, and Xu Zhiqiong returned to the Marquis Mansion alone to look at the Marquis Mansion in Anjingli.
After not seeing each other for many days, Xia Hu was very happy to see Xu Zhiqiong. She came up and kissed her for a long time, and allowed Xu Zhiqiong to squeeze the fat peach until it hurt, but she didn't get angry.
But knowing that Xu Zhiqiong was leaving, Xia Hu was a little dissatisfied.
"You have been promoted to the fifth rank, and you should have given up on the mortal world long ago. It's just that you can't let go of Daxuan's affairs. Now it's better, you have to take care of Yu Xianguo's affairs as well."
Xu Zhiqiong hooked the bridge of Xiahu's nose: "Good lady, if Yu Xianguo doesn't care, life in Daxuan will be difficult. This is the duty of our Taoist sect."
Xia Hu sneered and said, "How long have you been a Taoist? What are your duties to me every day?"
Xu Zhiqiong comforted Xia Hu and hurried to find Liang Zhenjie.
Liang Zhenjie is really hard to find now. Ever since he fell into depression last time, it has been hard to see him for several days in a row.
Fortunately, Yang Wu had studied the art of war with him for a long time, knew his habits, and found him in a small garden in the East Cross Courtyard.
When he met Xu Zhiqiong, Liang Zhenjie said with a dull expression: "Don't think that because I have you in my heart, you can keep making things difficult for me. Don't force me to think about old things again, otherwise I will never see you again in the future."
Xu Zhiqiong waved his hands repeatedly and said: "I won't mention the old things anymore. I came to you this time because I have a battle to fight."
When he heard about war, Liang Zhenjie nodded and did not refuse.
Xu Zhiqiong took a map of Cong'an County in Yuxian State, drew some points, and told him his strategy.
Liang Zhenjie frowned and said: "This battle can be fought, but it's not your way of fighting. Since the other party is the Gu tribe that uses insects, it's not that easy for you to tear a hole from their encirclement.
According to your strategy, Yu Xianren will not only be unable to break out of the encirclement, but you will also be unable to escape. Please allow me to think about it for a moment. If you want to help them break out of the encirclement, we have to do this..."
According to the tactics formulated by Liang Zhenjie, Xu Zhiqiong had to prepare some special equipment.
These tools are not easy to find. As far as Xu Zhiqiong knows, there are only two places where they can be found.
One is the ascetic workshop, and the other is Zhong Shen's mansion.
Except for Taibu and a few close relatives, no one else knew about Xu Zhiqiong's return to the capital.
Even Emperor Changle didn't know.
The fact that Xu Zhiqiong was able to return to Daxuan Capital from Yu Xianguo overnight is not easy to explain.
Moreover, Xu Zhiqiong's identity was that he was a hostage sent to Yu Xianguo from the Daxuan Kingdom, and he could not return to Daxuan at will. Although Emperor Changle would not blame him, Xu Zhiqiong did not want to leave an excuse for others.
Therefore, this equipment cannot be taken blatantly, it must be borrowed secretly.
Don't even think about the Ascetic Workshop. Xu Zhiqiong is not familiar with that place, and he doesn't know where to steal it even if he wants to.
Go to Zhong Shen's house to "borrow" it. After all, he is the commander. Even if he finds out, he can still explain it away with a few perfunctory words.
Xu Zhiqiong changed into casual clothes, put on a bamboo hat, slightly concealed his appearance, and went to the commander's residence.
Walking halfway, I suddenly heard someone say: "Is this Zhi Qiong?"
Xu Zhiqiong trembled, how could anyone recognize me?
Looking back, Xu Zhiqiong smiled.
The two found a secluded place and started chatting.
"Weren't you fighting in the north? How come you sneaked back by yourself?"
"I didn't come back secretly, I came back openly. There is no war in the north. The Nufu Sect makes trouble every now and then. General Ji can't catch them. He can't easily fight Tunu. He can't fight inside and can't fight outside. Stay there.
, but it’s not a waste of time? I just told General Ji, then returned to the capital and went to work as an errand in the Yamen."
Xu Zhiqiong said: "How can you say that you are wasting your time? Just concentrate on honing your cultivation."
"What should you use to sharpen your sword? A whetstone? Cultivation is tempered by human heads."
Xu Zhiqiong sighed: "Your temper is really...that's all. I have a battle to fight here. Do you dare to go?"
"As long as I'm fighting with you, when have I ever been afraid?"
"Just in time, I'm going to borrow two pieces of equipment from Commander Zhong. You can see if they can be used first."
"I'm afraid the commander may not be willing to lend you this thing."
Xu Zhiqiong smiled and said: "What are you afraid of? The commander is one of our own. He openly refuses to borrow it, so we can borrow it secretly."
"If you want to talk about stealing, it's better to steal from the ascetic workshop."
"I'm not familiar with the penance workshop."
"I'm familiar with it. My father is on duty tonight. He will definitely not suspect me."
Xu Zhiqiong exclaimed in admiration: "Yuxian, you are still so considerate!"