When the Yang Guards entered Baimen Gorge, in a roadside restaurant, two people stood by the railing on the second floor, looking down at the team.
"Is he the one you are looking for?" The person who spoke was a young man in his early twenties. He was tall and strong, with stern features. Although he was wearing regular clothes, he had a fierce temperament that was hard to ignore.
This is Zong Rui, the eldest son of the Zong family.
The man opposite him was a very elegant man in black clothes. He looked about the same age as Zong Rui, and his face was even more arrogant.
"He's here, which means he is." The Jianghu man spoke with a cold voice.
Zong Rui shook his head: "I'm afraid you have never heard of how tyrannical Young Master Yang is in the capital. We have detained his senior brother, and he will definitely come to our door. This does not prove anything."
The Jianghu people sneered and looked at him sharply: "If he came just to vent his anger, why did he cooperate so well? Before coming, spread the news first and make this meeting of yours a matter of course. Don't feel guilty.
Does he need to do this?"
Zong Rui was speechless.
To put it bluntly, by detaining Ning Xiu and then spreading the word, they were building a ladder for Yang Shu.
Half of the ladder was built, and Yang Shu took it and built the other half.
What this means is hard to think about.
Seeing that he was speechless, the Jianghu people continued: "We received the news that Master Di died in his hands, so neatly. Do you think he was silenced?"
Zong Rui was silent.
This person put his hands behind his hands, looked at the Yang family guards who were gradually approaching, and said: "I know that your family is doing well now, and I don't want to get involved in these things. I can also promise you, as long as you help me find out his background.
, let the past matters be wiped out and never mentioned again, and you can still be clean and loyal ministers and righteous men."
Zong Rui finally said: "Seriously?"
The Jianghu people turned around and looked him directly in the eyes: "Seriously."
Zong Rui nodded and waved his hand, and the personal guards who were already waiting there quickly took up their stance and faced the Yang family guards.
The two sides exchanged a few words with sparks flying, and those words were heard in the carriage.
As soon as the words "Northwest King" came out, the scene was completely silent.
Everyone knows that these three words are taboo in the clan.
Three generations of a family rooted in the northwest, able to fight and win wars, this destined their transcendent status.
Even though the Zong family rarely intervenes in government affairs, in the northwest, government affairs will inevitably give way to military affairs, and the Zong family will naturally be superior to the chief officials.
Such an existence would inevitably arouse the emperor's fear.
The Zong family has tainted themselves with nothing more than a reputation for being domineering and greedy for money. They would never dare to take the name of Northwest King.
Having said this, Major General Zong Rui had to appear.
"Third Young Master Yang is here, and the young general is not far away to welcome you." Zong Rui came down from the restaurant and walked slowly to the front of the Zong Family Guards. "We were separated from each other in the capital in the past. I didn't expect that we would meet again in the northwest. Life is unpredictable!"
A voice came from the carriage: "Who is it? It turns out to be Young Master Zong. Why, didn't you ask me to come? Now that Young Master is here, why are you pretending to be surprised?"
"..." This reply is really disrespectful.
Zong Rui said polite words. Normally, he shouldn't return the polite words and discuss right and wrong in private? How can anyone slap him in the face in the street...
Zong Rui's face twitched, and he thought to himself that he has been like this for ten years and has never changed his temper.
Could such a person be the mastermind behind the secret plan? It’s really unbelievable...
After a short silence, Zong Rui said: "The visitor is a guest. Since Young Master Yang has come to Baimen Gorge, I will treat you well. The guest room at home has been prepared. Young Master Yang will stay and rest first, and then we can have a good drink."
good?"
A chuckle came from the carriage: "Wouldn't you have said this earlier? I have always been courteous to you. You swept the bed to greet me, and I was polite. If you want to show off your power, no wonder I hit someone in the face first."
Veins are popping out on Zong Rui's forehead. He has already taken a step back, why are he still talking like this? You have to ask someone to admit defeat in person, right?
After finally holding back this tone, he said: "What did Young Master Yang say? Previously, the subordinate general was ignorant, so the young general served him a drink to accompany the crime, how about that?"
"Young Master Zong has said so, how can I not give you face?"
Zong Rui breathed a sigh of relief and regretted that he had chosen this method of acting. It was like giving his face to others for a slap.
That's fine, as long as we can make sense, we'll talk about it when we get back first.
The Yang family guards entered the commander-in-chief's mansion in a grand manner.
Mingwei said in the car: "Something's not right."
"What's wrong?"
Mingwei said: "When I was in the restaurant with Mr. Zong, I felt that there was a Xuanshi beside him."
Yang Shu replied: "Isn't this strange? After all, the Zong family is not an ordinary family. It is not strange to know a few Xuanshi."
Mingwei shook his head: "I have a bad feeling. Anyway, let's pay more attention."
I have to say that the Zong family's hospitality is much better than that of Liang Zhang.
The guest house has been prepared long ago, and all the utensils in the house are of the highest quality. There are no people watching too much, as if they are really distinguished guests.
After the Yang family guards were settled, Zong Rui's wine was also placed and he came to invite it in person.
Yang Shu took Ah Xuan forward, glanced at him, and said, "Why don't you see General Zong?"
Zong Rui replied: "My father has taken people to patrol the border. He will not be back until three to five days at the earliest, or half a month at the earliest."
Yang Shu sighed: "General Zong is really loyal to his duty!"
Zong Rui smiled and said nothing, and just asked him to take a seat.
After drinking the first glass of wine, Yang Shu asked: "Master Zong, how do you explain why you detained my senior brother? Now that I am here, how can I explain it to you?"
Zong Rui said: "Young Master Yang has come from a long distance. Let's not mention this spoiler today, and let me do my best as a landlord. How about we have many specialties in Baimen Gorge that cannot be eaten outside..."
Then the dishes on the table were introduced.
Yang Shu didn't interrupt, he just let him say what he pleased, just warming himself by the fire and fanning himself.
After Zong Rui finished speaking, he said: "Don't talk to me about these things. Do you think I am so idle that I come to your Baimen Gorge to eat wind in the cold weather? If you have something to say, hand it over and get out of here.
, from now on, the road will be open to the sky, everyone goes to one side. I am not happy to deal with your clan!"
Zong Rui: "..."
He endured it and said, "In that case, let's return Senior Brother Ling to Young Master Yang first."
He clapped his hands and told his confidants: "Please come over, Mr. Ning."
The general of the family took the order and left. After a while, Ning Xiu came slowly.
He was not tied up, nor was he thin. It seemed that the Zong family really treated him well.
Yang Shu looked up and down and asked, "Senior brother, are you not injured?"
Ning Xiu shook his head.
"Okay." Yang Shu stood up and left his seat, "My senior brother is safe and sound, let this matter go for now. However, the person in your clan who detained me for no reason cannot be so kind. Lord Zong, let's settle the accounts tomorrow!" (