Song Zheng calculated in his mind that the distance between this place and Tongzhou was only about 5,000 miles. With their cultivation levels, they could fly back and forth at full speed in about two days.
He really wanted to go back and see, even if he couldn't enter the Huangtai Fort, as long as he looked from a distance, he could feel the warmth of everyone's presence with his heart.
But after hesitating for a while, he sighed: "Let's go back to Beijing."
He was very impulsive, but he didn't dare.
He is afraid. This is not a shameful thing. Only those who have experienced this can understand how terrifying Tianhuo is. Tianhuo limits its "sphere of influence" to Huangtai Castle, but based on Song Zheng's understanding of Tianhuo, I am afraid that it can really
The scope of control is not only Huangtai Castle.
The most direct proof is the secret edict, which can drop the knighted person anywhere in the Hongwu Empire, but the knighted person still cannot escape.
If he appeared in Tongzhou, would Tianhuo imprison him again in anger? He did not dare to take this risk.
So he suppressed the impulse in his heart and decisively returned to the capital.
…
Tiger Wolf Camp has been very lively recently.
The Beishan Camp was basically abandoned after Qin Shi took over. To re-form the army requires not only the investment of a large amount of cultivation materials, but also the most precious time.
Near the capital, there are several important military forces. The Forbidden Army is always in the hands of the royal family. The nine thousand "city camps" under the nine admirals are responsible for the defense of the entire capital and are under the command of the first assistant.
The Tiger Wolf Camp has become the target of various forces competing to win over. No matter how much fighting power they still have, they can always build momentum.
When Ren Changye entered and exited the camp, he was accompanied by his own bodyguard battalion. The shouting and cheering was only superficial. In fact, it was because Ren Changye felt the crisis more and more and wanted to bring his most trusted force with him to protect his safety.
Zhou Kou followed him. He was always taciturn, and with the scars on his face, he looked even more sinister and terrifying. Even in the military camp surrounded by powerful men, no one dared to provoke him.
On this day, Ren Changye first went to a barren mountain ninety miles west of the camp to go hunting with the head of an ancient noble family from the capital. After returning, his expression became solemn.
After entering the camp, he went straight to his military office. Even in the camp, he felt insecure.
After closing the heavy iron door of the military office, he suddenly called out to Zhou Kou: "Xiao Zhou, come here."
The other soldiers were envious of Ansheng, but Zhou Kou just looked indifferent, dressed in fairy armor, and followed Ren Changye into the back hall. One of Ren Changye's confidants was already waiting, and when he saw Zhou Kou following Ren Changye,
The military advisor was obviously surprised: "General, choose him?"
Ren Changye nodded, pointed to the chair and said to Zhou Kou: "Sit down first."
Then, he said to his military advisor: "Although Xiao Zhou has not been with this general for the longest time, he is calm and reliable and is worthy of the important task entrusted to him."
The military advisor nodded hesitantly: "I respect the general's orders."
Zhou Kou still kept silent and did not ask any impetuous questions. Ren Changye saw this in his eyes and nodded secretly, feeling that he had not chosen the wrong person.
"Xiao Zhou," Ren Nagano said, "do you know that this general is probably not going to die soon."
Zhou Kou looked at him and then at the military advisor. The military advisor did not explain, but seemed to be taking a test.
Zhou Kou said: "But because of Ma Muye? The dignitaries in the capital have been visiting the general very frequently recently. They must be trying to gain the general's support. The general can wait for a price, but if he has no choice, those people may not be able to wait.
It’s time to change to a deer-chasing general.”
Ren Nagano nodded with satisfaction and looked at the military advisor: "What do you think of me, General?"
The military advisor was convinced: "The general's discernment is as sharp as a torch. Loyalty is not enough for this task. It requires wisdom and the ability to clearly see the situation in the court."
He saluted Ma Muye, and then said to Zhou Kou: "The Queen Mother and the Chief Assistant have all come and promised the general various benefits, but among the three major forces in the capital, there has been no movement from the Commander-in-Chief."
Zhou Kou's eyes were calm, but there was a stir in his heart: The scholar is already one of the three major forces in the capital. I remember when we all patrolled the border together, his favorite thing was to climb the highest devil horn of the seven demon dragons.
Looking at the Shenjin Mountain in the distance, I imitated the Northern Expedition Emperor and wiped out the Seven Killers with one sword...
He seems to be getting closer and closer to his dream.
"What you just said is right. The general has to be sold for a price. In fact, it is also our Tiger Wolf Camp that needs to be sold for a price. The imperial court is going to undergo a big change, and the worst outcome is that it will be wiped out.
The general needs someone, take the initiative to contact Lord Song and ask him about the price."
After the sergeant finished speaking, Ren Nagano said: "I am ready to hand over this important task to you."
Zhou Kou thought for a while, stood up, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed heavily: "Kou, I will not give up even if I die!"
Ren Changye nodded with satisfaction: "Xiao Zhou, do you know the weight of this mission?"
"Understood." Zhou Kou said concisely and concisely: "There are three hundred thousand comrades in the Tiger and Wolf Camp. The general's wealth and life are as important as ten thousand! The general can entrust me with this important task because he treats me as a soldier of the country, and Kou will repay me as a soldier of the country."
Ren Changye nodded: "I didn't see the wrong person."
Zhou Kou stood up, hesitated for a moment and then asked: "On normal days, Kou would not talk much. But this time Kou needs to ask clearly why the general is optimistic about Song Zheng? Among the three major forces in the capital, it is said that Long Yiwei is the weakest.
One branch is always struggling and is in danger of overturning at any time."
Ren Changye and the master looked at each other and chuckled: "Those short-sighted people can only see the strong ones who govern the country. They all think that the Queen Mother is the strongest, but don't forget that the Queen Mother suppressed Prince Qianhe and suppressed Xiao
Shock. These two are both strong men in the country. Once they get out of trouble, the Queen Mother will be the first to be eliminated."
Ren Changye was very proud of his own vision: "The so-called burning fire cooks oil, the Queen Mother is in this state now, if Huang Tianli is not good, the tens of thousands of years of accumulation of the holy religion will be lost."
"As for the Chief Assistant, although he has achieved great success in civilizing and repairing the country, he is a veteran of the imperial court. He always looks at three steps before and three steps behind a move. He is often hesitant and lacks decision-making.
It seems cunning and cunning, but it’s hard to accomplish anything big.”
"Master Song is the most determined person among the three. Although his strength is lacking, he has great potential.
Long Yiwei already has two powerful people who control the country. Although these two are far away and do not seem to intend to continue to support Long Yiwei, I don't believe that they will really let go.
What's more, once Xiao Zhen is out of trouble, Long Yiwei will have three people to control the country. Mr. Song himself can be said to be invincible under the control of the country. This potential is stronger than Huang Tianli's holy sect, and it is far better than Huang Yuanhe."
He chuckled again: "One more thing, Mr. Song's beast-fighting knights are almost invincible. If we defect to another family, I'm afraid we will have to fight against his beast-fighting knights, and we will definitely die."
Zhou Kou nodded: "Kou understands the general's intention, so he will go now."
He cupped his hands, turned around and left the camp.
After he left, the military advisor asked: "General, how likely is it for him to complete this mission?"
Ren Changye chuckled: "I don't know, General, but at least let Song Zheng feel our goodwill." He leaned lazily on the chair and stretched: "It's hard work, these three companies, I, General, can't do anything.
If we don’t want to support it, it’s better to keep negotiating like this. Once they decide the winner, we won’t have anything to worry about.”
The military advisor's eyes flashed, but he didn't say much.
…
Zhou Kou stood at the gate of Tiger Wolf Camp. He had a token given by Ren Nagano and could pass through the camp without hindrance.
His face was cold and solemn, but there was a feeling of great sorrow in his heart: Is it really destiny?! Can't he hide from it? Or is it that Tianhuo has already predicted it, so there seems to be no "force" in the secret decree and he is just waiting for fate to take him.
Send it to the scholar?
After leaving the camp, he ran all the way. Sixty miles later, he broke into an empty valley and roared to the sky!
…
When Song Zheng was away, he was now a substitute in charge of the Yamen. Fortunately, he was not out for long this time and came back soon.
But these days, he has always been a little uneasy, but neither the Tianji sense nor the prophet has any response. After thinking about it for a while, he understood that there might be some force that "blinded Tianji".
"Aimed at me?" There was doubt in his heart. On the surface, everything was as usual, but secretly he was more careful.
On this day, a dark shadow fell outside the window and reported in a low voice: "Sir, the covenant has been reached."
Song Zheng nodded to show that he understood, and he already knew what was going on without saying anything more. The black shadow immediately disappeared. He and the Chief Assistant had reached a tacit agreement before, and the big plan would be launched in seven days.
Then, he got up and went to the Star-Zhain Tower through the secret passage.
Lin Zhengu, a group of old monsters, were still working hard, and no one even had time to pay attention to the commander. He was rejected one after another, and had no choice but to smile bitterly and come to Xing Lao's firewood gate.
Before knocking on the door, Mr. Xing's voice came from inside: "Sir, please come in."
He left Xiu Yunqi outside and went in alone. This was Lao Xing's rule. Unless they were in charge of Zhen Guo, all his entourage should stay outside the courtyard.
Xing Lao was making tea and prepared a cup for him: "Try it, sir. It is prepared with seven kinds of elixirs, which are the best for calming the mind."
Song Zheng took a sip and said calmly: "Mr. Xing has already sensed it?"
Xing Lao smiled and said, "Everyone has a calm mind but a chaotic heart. But is there anything difficult to decide that requires Lao Lao's advice?"
Song Zheng shook his head gently: "It's not that it's difficult to make a decision, but it's that I've already made a decision, but I don't know what the future will be. It's overwhelming the entire Longyi Guard, and if it fails, it will be doomed, so it's inevitable to feel uneasy."
Xing Lao stopped what he was doing, looked at him and asked, "Do you have to do this?"
Song Zheng sighed: "Now is the best time. We can also get Huang Yuanhe to help. After this period of time, the variables have increased, and I am afraid it will be difficult to find such a good opportunity again."
Xing Lao pondered for a moment and said: "Then just go ahead and do it, don't worry about gains and losses."
Song Zheng smiled bitterly: "Everyone knows the truth, but how many people can do it?"
Chapter completed!