Hu Xiaotian said: "So precious?" He thought to himself, you brothers already have three of such precious things.
Xia Changming said: "The three snow eagles that my senior brother and I own were given to us by our master. If we want the snow eagles to be obedient, we must tame them from an early age. My lord, you must have heard the story of the eagle, right?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded. He had heard of falcon training. One of the ways to train a falcon is to not let the falcon sleep, but to keep it sleepy. Because the falcon has a ferocious habit, he did not let the falcon sleep after it was first captured.
In a few days, the wildness of the eagle is worn away. It is not easy to survive the eagle. It is a competition of will and endurance on both sides.
Xia Changming said: "Snow eagles are more rebellious than ordinary birds, so they have to put in several times the effort, but once they are successfully tamed, they will be loyal to their masters and will follow them to death."
Hu Xiaotian asked: "Is it only snow sculptures that can be ridden? Are there other birds?" He found that there were many novel species in this era, and maybe there were even bigger birds.
Xia Changming said: "Yes, there is a kind of flying owl, which is twice as big as a snow sculpture, with a wingspan of about four feet. It has a ferocious temperament and is more difficult to tame. It is also extremely rare in number and lives on small islands in the sea. I
I have never seen one. My master said that he had a chance encounter when he was young, but the flying owl must have become extinct."
Hu Xiaotian sighed and said: "This is the result of not paying attention to protecting animals."
Xia Changming was startled for a moment, then laughed. He said to Hu Xiaotian: "Master, if you are interested, I can accompany you to fly to the sky."
Hu Xiaotian was very interested and was eager to give it a try when Zuo Xingjian came.
In fact, Hu Xiaotian had already learned about the latest situation in Baiquan City from Gao Yuan's flying pigeon biography. Xia Changming's arrival made Hu Xiaotian feel even more powerful. It not only enriched his air attack power, but also strengthened his own intelligence network. Xia Changming
Just a few clicks with Gao Yuan, and now I can communicate between the two places freely through Feige, and the efficiency has been improved by no means.
Zuo Xingjian didn't know that Hu Xiaotian already knew everything about what happened in Baiquan City. He left Baiquan City and rushed here non-stop. He was thinking about how to deal with Hu Xiaotian along the way. He also understood that Hu Xiaotian was not that easy to deal with.
After meeting Hu Xiaotian, Zuo Xingjian bowed deeply and said, "I'm sorry, Zuo Xingjian, please see Mr. Hu!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Master Zuo, why do you need such a big gift? Please sit down quickly!"
Zuo Xingjian was good at observing words and expressions. Seeing that Hu Xiaotian's expression was quite pleasant, he felt a little relieved and said respectfully: "I dare not sit down if I feel guilty!"
When Hu Xiaotian heard what he said, he didn't mention the matter of asking him to sit down, and said softly: "What crime is Master Zuo guilty of?"
Zuo Xingjian said: "As a guard general of Baiquan City, I watched helplessly as the imperial rations were robbed. But I was unable to do anything, which allowed the traitor Jiang Zhengyang to succeed. After this incident, I should have come to explain to Mr. Hu, if not for Mr. Hu
I sent Mr. Zhu to Baiquan City to express my righteousness to Beizhi, who still doesn’t understand your thoughts..."
Hu Xiaotian interrupted him unceremoniously: "What do I think?"
Zuo Xingjian was asked by him: "Uh... Your Excellency is concerned about the country and the people, and is loyal to the emperor and patriotic. Your Excellency..."
Hu Xiaotian burst out laughing, and Zuo Xingjian was a little dazed by his laughter. He came here just to please Hu Xiaotian and show his loyalty to him, but something seemed wrong.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I should be considered concerned about the country and the people. But I am loyal to the emperor and patriotic..." He shook his head and said: "Although I am loyal to the emperor, the emperor may not believe in my loyalty. What do you think I should do, Mr. Zuo?"
Zuo Xingjian felt his scalp tense up after hearing this. Hu Xiaotian must have been too courageous to say such treacherous words in front of him, but then he thought about how others could avoid him. In Hu Xiaotian's eyes, he was simply a despicable person.
A small and indispensable role.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I heard that you sent a memorial to the court."
Zuo Xingjian carefully replied: "It is true!"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Is everything written in the memorial true?"
"Every sentence is true, and there is never a lie."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said, "Lying in front of the emperor will cost you your head." He paused, glanced at Zuo Xingjian meaningfully and said, "Lying in front of me is even worse than losing your head."
Zuo Xingjian only felt a cold air on his back rising from his tailbone to the root of his neck. What did Hu Xiaotian mean by this? Did he already know everything? He whispered: "I would never dare to tell a lie in front of Lord Hu.
."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Then tell me, what happened in Yunze?"
Zuo Xingjian said in a trembling voice: "Humble job... I'm not too sure..."
"Huh?" Hu Xiaotian was not angry and proud.
Zuo Xingjian shuddered from the bottom of his heart. After calming down his emotions, he said: "It is said that Jiang Zhengyang colluded with the Yunze water thieves, and the guards stole and swallowed up one hundred thousand stones of grain. After the grain was transported away, the water thieves wanted to monopolize the grain again, so the two sides went to the lake.
My heart started to fight, and both sides suffered losses..."
Hu Xiaotian said: "How could you know so clearly if you weren't there?"
Zuo Xingjian's heart was beating wildly. Could it be that Hu Xiaotian knew the truth of this matter? This matter cannot be admitted in any case. He said respectfully: "I caught a deserter and asked him about it."
of."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Master Zuo, what did I just say to you?"
Zuo Xingjian was stunned for a moment, and then he guessed that Hu Xiaotian had just said that lying in front of him was worse than losing his head. He pretended to be confused and shook his head, and began to regret his trip to Wuxing County.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Here comes someone!"
Four majestic warriors walked in from the door. When Zuo Xingjian saw the scene in front of him, his face suddenly turned pale, and he trembled: "Master Hu... this is..."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Drag Mr. Zuo to feed the dogs!" He said it casually as if it was not a cruel thing at all.
Zuo Xingjian was so frightened that he knelt down to Hu Xiaotian with a plop. At this time, four warriors came over and grabbed his limbs and dragged him outside. Zuo Xingjian wailed: "Master Hu, please forgive me, Master Hu, please forgive me, I shouldn't lie to you because of my humble position..."
...I can say anything in my humble position... I can say anything in my humble position..."
Hu Xiaotang winked, and the four warriors threw Zuo Xingjian to the ground and retreated.
Zuo Xingjian got up from the ground in embarrassment, shivering with fear, and said in a trembling voice: "Humble job...wrong...wrong..."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "Where did you go wrong?"
Zuo Xingjian said: "In a humble position... I shouldn't... shouldn't be... bewitched by Jiang Zhengyang..." Now that things have happened, he doesn't dare to deceive Hu Xiaotian anymore.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and shook his head and said: "This is not a wrong thing. Good birds choose trees to roost. If you think Jiang Zhengyang can help you get out of trouble, there is nothing wrong with making such a choice."
When Zuo Xingjian heard what he said, he suddenly understood. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed, saying: "Master Hu, no... my lord! I swear to be loyal to my lord to the death. From now on, I will only have my lord in my heart. Who dares to disrespect me?"
They are our enemies in Zuo Xingjian."
Hu Xiaotian said: "What if it is the emperor?"
"Your Majesty?" Zuo Xingjian pursed his lips, and then gritted his teeth and said, "How disrespectful is your lord? If you hold such a low position, you have to fight for your lord even if you risk your life."
Hu Xiaotian admired this guy's shamelessness, but a shameless villain like this still has some uses. Hu Xiaotian said: "Master Zuo, get up!" Then he raised his voice and said: "Watch the tea!"
Zuo Xingjian stood up in shock. It wasn't until tea was brought in from outside that he realized that Hu Xiaotian must have been moved by this show of loyalty, and Hu Xiaotian finally retracted the idea of killing him. He sat down on his side and took the gift from the servant.
The tea cup, Zuo Xingjian's arms were shaking, and the tea cup was still clinking in the tray.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "If you can't hold it, just put it on the table."
Zuo Xingjian then put down the teacup and said to Hu Xiaotian: "It's useless to be in a humble position. I have no vision. I have done too many wrong things. I hope Master Hu will punish me."
Hu Xiaotian said: "As long as you are sincere to me, I will be honest with you, Mr. Zuo! I know exactly what you wrote in your memorial."
Zuo Xingjian was so frightened that he knelt down again, stretched out his hand and slapped himself twice: "Beiji is guilty. Beiji only wants to absolve himself of responsibility, so he talks nonsense."
Hu Xiaotian said: "The memorial is very well written, please get up."
Zuo Xingjian looked at Hu Xiaotian doubtfully. It wasn't until he was convinced that Hu Xiaotian was praising him that he stood up again.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Will you know how to speak to the court in the future?"
Zuo Xingjian nodded vigorously and said: "I understand that I should tell the truth to my lord and lie to the court."
Hu Xiaotian laughed. This old fox is quite cunning. No wonder this guy was able to escape from that melee. Hu Xiaotian said: "I have people prepare two hundred thousand kilograms of grain for you and some winter clothes. You
Take your men and return to Baiquan City tomorrow."
Zuo Xingjian couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart when he heard this. In this situation, let alone calling him Lord Hu Xiaotian, he could just call him his biological father: "Thank you, Lord."
"You don't have to thank me, just remember what you should do. As for Baiquan City, I will send you 3,000 more people to garrison. Do you have any objections?"
Zuo Xingjian understood that Hu Xiaotian wanted to seize his military power. However, with Hu Xiaotian's current power, it would only take a matter of minutes to destroy him. It would be a great kindness for him not to kill him. Zuo Xingjian said: "This is a humble position."
Just listen to the Lord’s orders.”
Hu Xiaotian said: "The water thieves in Bixin Mountain in Yunze are so audacious that they dare to rob the imperial rations and destroy my army. Even if the emperor does not pursue this matter, I cannot tolerate them. After you go back, help me collect Bixin Mountain immediately
The information from Blackwater Village will prepare us for the gangsters!"
"yes!"
Hu Xiaotian added: "Jiang Zhengyang is dead, so there is no need to pursue his subordinates. Those soldiers are innocent after all." (To be continued...)
