"Shi Zang, Zheng Qiao is fighting with the coalition forces..."
Shen Tang led the elite troops around to defeat the enemy. As soon as they met up with the soldiers and horses of Cunshan City, she suddenly said this.
Xie Qi was confused for a moment: "When did it happen?"
Shen Tang's expression was unwavering: "Just now."
Thank you: "???"
A few strands of his neatly trimmed beard were pulled off by him.
The distance between Okuyama County and Cunshan City quickly appeared in his mind. The war had just started there, how could the lord here know?
Just when Xie Qi thought that Shen Tang had some unnatural means of instant communication with the coalition base camp, Gu Chi's eyes fell on the top of his lord's head. To be precise, it was the doudou she was wearing, which was exquisite and powerful.
lump.
Gu Chi secretly cursed in his heart. It was raining at the moment. If the lord could react so quickly, he must have smelled it?
Emmm…
It is indeed fresh and hot (*/ω＼*)
For a moment, Gu Chi felt a subtle sympathy for his lord, and found a bamboo hat and put it on her. Shen Tang's face was darker than the clouds above his head. He couldn't help laughing: "Ahem - lord, everything is going well."
I think we won’t lose.”
Once Kang Shi stirs up trouble, the Lord will know immediately.
Just like this time.
If the Lord had not had the bad luck to be visited by bird droppings falling from the sky again, they would not have known that the coalition forces and Zheng Qiao might have started a war. If they rushed over at this time, not to mention whether they would be able to catch up, even if they did catch up, they would easily marry others.
Clothes.
When Jiang Sheng saw Shen Tang's face.
Shen Tang knew what happened without him opening his mouth.
I just left a thank you in the whole process to be quiet and confused.
No, I neither saw the lord using the spiritual method nor the messenger soldiers coming, so how come everyone knew about it?
Xie Qi was really curious, but he was not familiar with the others at the moment and didn't know their respective temperaments. He might offend if he spoke rashly, so he sent a message to Ning Yan to clarify his doubts.
He clearly saw that the corners of Ning Yan's mouth seemed to be twitching out of control, and she asked slightly uneasily: "Is it a secret that cannot be told to anyone else?"
If it's a secret, it's really not appropriate to pry into it just after you join. At least you have to wait until you truly gain trust.
Ning Yan sent a secret message and responded: [No.]
Xie Qi heard the words and waited patiently for the secret to be revealed, and then he heard a very absurd, pitiful and funny truth.
Ning Yan: [Purely because of Kang Jishou. Once his scribe's ways are activated, the lord will be implicated and suffer bad luck frequently. Such as walking with sprained feet, stuffing his teeth when drinking water, being showered with bird droppings when going out... Nevertheless, with
It’s not bad if it’s good.]
For example, sending a message.
Kang Shi is also self-aware, and generally will not use his scribe's methods without permission, unless he encounters a strong enemy or needs to send a message to Shen Tang. Before Shen Tang set off, he asked Kang Shi to be careful, reduce his presence as much as possible, and preserve his strength.
If there is anything that needs to be done, just push it to the other gangsters. Kang Shi couldn't help but remember that this time it should be a message.
The bad luck did not last long, and this guess was verified.
Shen Tang summoned everyone for a brief meeting.
The content of the meeting was whether to rush over or not.
They are not sure how long the battle between the coalition forces and Zheng Qiao will last, and the outcome of both sides. If they go there in time, there is a certain probability that magic soldiers will descend from the sky, but there is also a certain probability that they will encounter Zheng Qiao's elite troops. The troops of both sides are not of the same magnitude. If
In the end, I lost my wife and lost my troops without losing my life? However, it is impossible to stand still.
After discussion by Chu Yao and others, they chose a compromise.
They want to rush to help, but they don't necessarily have to fight head-on.
Jiang Sheng suggested setting up a maze.
Shen Tang: "Maze formation?"
Jiang Sheng nodded: "Yes! No matter who wins or loses between Zheng Qiao's soldiers and horses and the coalition forces, when the Dragon Slaying Bureau reaches this point, the battle will be brutal, and the morale of the two sides' soldiers and horses will drop sharply. At this time, which side's morale collapses, which side
It will be defeated without a doubt.”
How to completely destroy the morale of Zheng Qiao's troops?
Jiang Sheng mentioned the "dowry" brought by Xie Qi.
No one knows the location of the granary of Zheng Qiao's force better than Xie Qi. We don't even need to sneak attack the granary. We only need to set fire near the granary, and then use Zheng Qiao's troops to spread the news about the fire in the granary. It will definitely become the last straw.
Xun Zhen also said: "What Xian Deng said is absolutely true. Zheng Qiao's elite are all on the Miaojiang battlefield at the moment, so the rear must be empty. Earlier Shizang also said that the more than ten thousand soldiers and horses sent by Zheng Qiao were to delay us, not to annihilate us.
, which shows that his military strength is already tight."
Zheng Qiao's rear was empty of troops, so he was helpless against the enemy soldiers sneaking into his territory, and could only passively defend.
Why didn't they take the opportunity to cause a scene?
Low risk, high reward!
Shen Tang's heart beat wildly.
She immediately made a decision: "Okay, let's do it!"
It's just that Shen Tang didn't expect that things would go so smoothly, that the time difference would be so accurate, and that setting fire to the granary would lead to a massive defeat for Zheng Qiao's army. When she received the news, she slapped her thigh and said, "Chase, kill everyone."
Ran!"
She didn't even care about the national seal in Zheng Qiao's hand.
The national seal can be missing, but the head must be taken.
Because the morale of Zheng Qiao's soldiers and horses had dissipated, and the defense in Qianzhou was like a paper lake, the various coalition forces basically did not encounter too difficult resistance and gained a lot, but Zheng Qiao never caught it. Not only that, the opponent flew the coalition soldiers and horses into kites.
Shen Tang was also one of the kite-flyers at first. He was afraid that the head would fall into his hands. He chased the head like a headless fly for a long time to no avail. He cursed and said: "His uncle, was this Zheng Qiao an ace shooter in his previous life? He is so good at flying kites."
Kite?"
According to the intelligence provided by the captured soldiers, although Zheng Qiao is in danger, he is still protected by powerful warriors. Even if the coalition forces lay dragnets all over Qianzhou, he may still be able to escape smoothly with the help of military generals.
Once he escapes, the Dragon Slaying Bureau's efforts will be in vain.
At this moment, Ning Yan's words gave everyone hope.
She said: "I may know where Zheng Qiao is going."
Shen Tang's eyes lit up: "Where? Just go there!"
Ning Yan showed a troubled look and said: "It would take too long to bring troops and horses to that place. If I go there with Xian Deng, I might not be able to deal with the brave warriors around Zheng Qiao. So, can you please
Wei..."
Her idea was that Wei Shou would try his luck with them.
Even if you don't get the bet right, you can still get away with it.
Unexpectedly, Shen Tang said without saying a word, "I'll go."
Ning Yan suddenly opened her eyes wide: "Master, no!"
Shen Tang said: "I don't have the national seal with me now. Even if we get close, Zheng Qiao can't find us. There are experts protecting him. It's dangerous for you and Yuan Yuan to go deep alone. No,
You must take me with you!"
She is the lord, doesn’t she have this privilege?
Shen Tang felt that chasing Zheng Qiao with troops and horses was too big a goal.
Acting alone may provide more freedom and mobility.
Jiang Sheng immediately expressed his opposition.
A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.
How could the Lord take such a risk?
Shen Tang asked back: "Did the coalition forces take the lead? Don't worry, I can't die! I cherish my life more than anyone else."
Zheng Qiao turned Qianzhou upside down with only his remaining soldiers.
"Yan Qing, you are the only one left by my side now."
A young man in simple clothes pushed open the wooden door with both hands.
The two wooden doors had not been opened for many years, and no one had taken good care of them. They had become rotten over the years. When he opened the door, he groaned like a dying old man. When he opened the door, the young man saw that there were overgrown weeds and weeds and vines behind the door.
It grew wildly under the water of rain. Zheng Qiao felt a little bitter in his heart when he looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar layout of the courtyard.
The bitterness is not strong, but it is long and torturous.
Qi Cang followed Zheng Qiao across the threshold and carefully scanned the layout of the courtyard, for fear of enemies lurking in the dark. This small courtyard is located in the mountains. Although it is small, the layout is exquisite and elegant. Zheng Qiao walked through the clumps of grass and bamboos.
Corridor, through the bamboo garden, all the way to a bamboo house full of cobweb dust. Zheng Qiao stood outside the bamboo house, his expression seemed to be confused.
Suddenly, he turned around and shouted: "Senior brother?"
Qi Cang instantly looked over with caution.
There was no one in the corner at the end of the line of sight, except for a withered plum tree, which was waiting quietly: "What did the Lord hear?"
Qi Cang knew that Zheng Qiao was not mentally normal. Once he became ill, he would hear various sounds and see strange visions...
Zheng Qiao looked at it carefully for a long time and then looked away.
He said: "I just heard my senior brother calling me."
Qi Cang said: "Yan Xingning is dead."
Zheng Qiao smiled bitterly and said, "It's not him."
Qi Cang: "???"
The king has other brothers???
His vision is too straightforward.
Zheng Qiao said: "Teacher has many students."
He pushed open the door of the bamboo house. Due to the structure of the entire bamboo house, the air inside was not dull, but there was an unspeakable smell of decay. He subconsciously bent down when he entered, and when he saw the half-length curtain above his head that had long since rotted, he said,
Sigh.
"This is the place where he taught, and it was also the place that the students of Xin State most yearned for. It was just abandoned for many years."
Now it has become a habitat for weeds and animals.
The roof of the entire bamboo house collapsed less than half, and there were many bamboo eucalyptus sheets that were staggering around in the room. There were pens and inkstones that had not been taken away beside some of the bamboo eucalyptus sheets. Zheng Qiao walked around the bamboo house and pointed to the ones that had been removed.
Lines of decayed bamboo curtains.
"There used to be a lotus pond outside."
Qi Cang is a rough man and cannot say anything subtle.
He said dryly: "It's quite interesting."
Hearing this, Zheng Qiao actually broke out into a rare relaxed smile. Different from the past tolerance of madness and cruelty, this was the first time Qi Cang had seen Zheng Qiao for so many years. He asked: "Master, is there anything funny about this?
?”
"The lotus pond was dug by students as punishment."
Why is punishment not punishment?
Copying books is punishment, and digging lotus ponds is also punishment.
Zheng Qiao remembered that when he was not yet ten years old, he was often angry because of his status. And he was not the type to remain silent when bullied. He often got into arguments with others, and was inevitably punished.
He had a stinky face and carried a bamboo basket on his back. The bamboo basket was not big, but it was filled with a basketful of mud. The thick rope was stuck on his shoulders. He was unconvinced and had no choice but to follow a few older classmates.
Go down the mountain with one foot deep and one foot shallow.
"The teacher initially only asked people to build this bamboo house."
The corner of Qi Cang's mouth twitched slightly: "The rest..."
"It's for punishing students."
Qi Cang: "..."
"Cooking tea in spring, listening to lotus flowers in summer, looking at chrysanthemums in autumn, admiring snow in winter... Those were the most relaxing years in Gu's life." But he couldn't go back. "Since I was young, the teacher arranged to sit in front of me.
Son, here, this is the location..."
The bamboo eucalyptus has not yet been covered by the collapsed roof.
Zheng Qiao bent down and groped under the bamboo eucalyptus.
He took out two rocks stained with mud and dust, a small bird and a small fish. The bird was lifelike, as if it could flutter its wings in the next second, and the fish also swung its tail, just like Zheng Qiao.
You can swim very far in the water if you let go.
He murmured: "They are still here."
Katsa——
A slight movement sounded so harsh in the bamboo house.
Qi Cang suddenly turned around and stood in front of Zheng Qiao. As a sixteenth-level master, he could naturally wave his sleeves and blast away Xiaoxiao in the dark. However, this place had a different meaning to the king, but he couldn't stand it.
A little bit of fuss.
"who?"
"get out!"
Qi Cang threatened him.
jingle--
There was a crisp sound of jade colliding, and a pair of shoes were exposed from behind the bamboo screen, followed by a piece of robe. Looking up, he saw a hand with clear knuckles and fair skin resting on the hilt of the sword. Zheng
Qiao saw clearly the appearance of the person coming and seemed surprised.
"Senior sister?"
The visitor is none other than Ning Yan.
After shouting, he realized something was wrong.
Ning Yan removed the spirit of words that concealed her aura, and the clear literary aura flowed all over her body. She wore a familiar monogram with a literary heart on her waist.
Is this person Yan Xingning or Ning Tunan?
Zheng Qiao stood where he was, his hands in his sleeves tightening and loosening.
My brain, which was not very easy to use in the first place, almost died.
He asked: "Who are you really?"
Why are you holding your senior sister’s face and wearing your senior brother’s monogram?
Ning Yan also looked at Zheng Qiao with a complicated expression.
"Zheng Qiao, why do you come to disturb the purity of this place?"
She just took a lucky guess, but she didn't expect that she actually blocked Zheng Qiao. She thought she would rush to draw the sword when she saw Zheng Qiao, but when she listened to his conversation with Qi Cang in secret, the worry-free past came to her mind.
A worry-free time studying.
So I have suppressed it until now.
Zheng Qiao stared intently at the inscription on Ning Yan's waist.
"Are you really Ning Tunan? Senior Sister Ning?"
He was convinced that the last time he blackmailed Ning Yan into bringing her daughter into the palace as a hostage and thwarted Yan'an, she was still an ordinary person.
Zheng Qiao wanted to step forward, but Qi Cang reached out to stop him.
"Master, they still have people. Come out all of them!"
There were three other people secretly there, one of whom was an acquaintance.
Wei Shou looked at the atmosphere between the two parties, and it didn't look like they were going to start a fight right away. He chuckled, while Qi Cang's face was as dark as the ashes on the bottom of a pot. The second person was a middle-aged scribe with an unfamiliar appearance. As for the third person, he had the same appearance.
A handsome young man.
When the young man smiles, the whole room is filled with light.
Zheng Qiao looked at it carefully for a while and then smiled.
The smile was Qi Cang's familiar madness.
However, his words were astonishing: "Chief Shen is so courageous."
His intuition told him that the person in front of him was Shen Tang, whom he had never met before, and the other party's response also confirmed his guess.
"Tunan and the others are coming over, and I don't feel confident to come and hold the line. If I don't even have the courage to do so, then I'm too inferior." Shen Tang crossed his arms over his chest and said, "Besides - wealth can be found in danger."
Shen Tang did not expect to see Zheng Qiao in this situation. They asked themselves that she was much more beautiful than the rumors, with natural beauty and brokenness, plus that fierceness...
It's beautiful, but it's too dangerous.
Zheng Qiao narrowed his dangerous eyes and spoke with natural sarcasm: "Remember, I gave you a big gift before, but you can't satisfy Governor Shen with such a huge amount of wealth?"
Shen Tang said shamelessly: "The people's hearts are not enough, and a little profit cannot satisfy them."