At the Yanshu Teahouse in Linzi City, some people were talking loudly, and one of them was particularly loud.
Places like teahouses and taverns have always been a place for people to discuss things. Throughout the ages, in all the countries in the world, people have always been short-sighted and careless about everything.
The state of Qi is not yet very popular in quarrels.
The Song Dynasty is so exciting. In any city at any time, there are opportunities to encounter debates and arguments. I don’t know how many people have been scolded to death. Of course, it is also a spiritual path. Derived.
In Linzi today, the person who has the greatest reputation for cursing is naturally the famous Confucian scholar Fengming.
This person is very eloquent and can write very well. Because he is very wild and wanton, he often makes shocking remarks. There are many people who despise him in both the government and the public, and there are also many supporters.
At this moment, sitting at the top of a large tea table, among the literati, he was clearly the opinion leader and the focus of the crowd.
He has a good appearance, and his clothes and accessories are very stylish. His voice is mellow and can arouse emotions: "The meaning of a dead soldier's existence is to die for his family!"
"If you die generously, you are called a strong man. If you die anonymously, you are called a loyal man!"
"Creeping in the dark night, living for one thing, sacrificing one life for another."
"Looking at ancient times and the present, are there any dead men who enjoy great fame? Not to mention confusing the master and the servant and contradicting the principles."
"In the past, Bowang Hou was such a hero, but his descendants, Chongxuan Sheng, were confused with a dead soldier, which was an insult to the family. There was no order of honor and inferiority, and the distinction between high and low was disrespectful. It is a great loss! Now it is even more important for this dead soldier. The disappearance was made with great fanfare, and it was said that he was wanted to pursue her as his wife. A lot of manpower and material resources were used, causing an uproar in the city and spreading the word all over the world! "
He suddenly flicked his sleeves and said in a voice like gold and iron: "What a shame for a famous family!
brush!
While they were talking, the door of a private room not far away with a snow-paper door depicting distant mountains and flowing water suddenly opened, revealing two people sitting opposite each other at the tea table.
Although one of them was wearing casual clothes, he could not hide his evil aura. He was from a military background. Although he was kneeling on the bamboo mat, his back was straight. At this moment, his hands were on his knees, and his face was full of expressions of watching a show. .
The other one was much more relaxed, with one leg crossed and the other standing upright. His elbows were resting on his knees, and his slender fingers were holding a tea cup. He wanted to drink but didn't drink, and looked over with a half-smile. .
His eyes are dyed like ink, and his white clothes are as white as snow.
He is naturally Hou Zhongxuanzun, the champion of Daqi.
"What kind of noble family are you from?" He looked at Er Fengming, there seemed to be a smile on his face, but his words were clearly rude.
Er Fengming was obviously a little surprised, but he quickly came to his senses.
He sneered: "I said who was listening in the corner, it turned out to be the champion!"
Then Fangfang said: "Although your family is not a famous family with meritorious deeds, its poems and books, rituals and music have been passed down one after another. From the reign of Emperor Wu to the present, it has been clean for generations! The champion said that a famous family is a famous family. What is a famous family? Famous people, reputation, and Mingye. , etiquette - "
Snapped!
The tea cup smashed directly in front of him, interrupting his eloquence.
Broken residue, tea flowing everywhere, and a stubborn tea bud.
It was the picture scroll lying at the feet of Er Fengming and his friends.
The smash shocked everyone.
Er Fengming also subconsciously stopped talking.
Chongxuanzun looked over arrogantly: "When will it be the turn of a clown like you to comment on the affairs of the Chongxuan family?"
Er Fengming looked at him for a while with his face turning blue and white, and finally he swallowed all his arguments back into his stomach. He flicked his sleeves and was about to go out: "What a summer insect cannot talk about ice!"
But a breathtaking power suddenly emerged.
Zhong Xuanzun's voice sounded: "Did I tell you to leave?"
Er Fengming suddenly turned around and said, "The emperor won't be punished for his words, what will you do?"
Chong Xuanzun only raised his chin at the debris on the ground and said, "I broke the tea cup and walked away. Is this a home where rituals and music come together? Please clean up for me before leaving."
The friends around Er Fengming were usually very quick with their pens and spitting advice, but at this moment when the champion was face to face, none of them dared to stand up and speak.
"Chongxuanzun!" Er Fengming is also a famous scribe in Daqi after all. How can he accept such an insult? He said angrily: "Don't think that you can cover the sky in Linzi with one hand. You can kill the scholars, but you can't humiliate them!"
Clang!!
Chong Xuanzun didn't say any nonsense, and with one move, he pulled out Wu Duqiu's sword from its sheath.
Just like that, he walked towards Er Fengming with bare feet and a sword in his white clothes.
A circle of people around Er Fengming all retreated.
The entire Yanshu Tea House was silent, no one dared to speak out, no one dared to persuade.
Today's Zhongxuan Zun, not to mention the younger generation of Qi State, but also the previous generations, how many people dare to fight bravely with him to the point of life and death?
Among those people, this Er Fengming is definitely not included.
So he squatted down without hesitation, took out his handkerchief, wiped the tea on the ground clean, wrapped up all the tea cup fragments including the tea leaves... and then left in a hurry without saying a word.
Zhong Xuanzun, who had already reached the door, did not pursue him. He casually closed the snow paper door, blocking the eyes of the onlookers.
With just a casual flick of his hand, the saber taken from Wu Duqiu was returned to its sheath.
From beginning to end, Wu Duqiu, who was born in the Spring Death Army, just sat quietly at the tea table.
At this time, he took out another tea cup and poured tea for Chong Xuanzun.
He smiled and said: "If he was a man of character, would you really let his blood splatter on the spot?"
Zhong Xuanzun sat down with a casual posture and said casually: "It just so happens that Yiwu can't go back to Linzi this year, so if I kill this guy, I'll go out and play with him."
Wu Duqiu just smiled when he heard this.
This is Linzi of the State of Qi, at the foot of the Emperor, where the headquarters of the Inspection Office is located, and the criminal laws are strict. If you want to kill an influential person like Er Fengming, you must pay a considerable price.
Of course, the champion will definitely pay the price.
It is precisely because of this that Er Fengming did not dare to use his own head to gamble on Xuan Zun's temper.
"Er Fengming is a man who often makes shocking remarks." He shook his head: "I don't know what he is trying to do."
Chong Xuanzun said calmly: "I probably want to imitate Xu Fang in the past and rely on swearing to become famous... Confucianism has a unique method, which is to rely on reputation to promote cultivation.
Wu Duqiu said with a smile: "Then he is much smarter than Xu Fang. He always scolds others and apologizes in a timely manner. Cao Shuai will not care about such a person. As a native of Xinqi, Wu Anhou always behaves in a general way.
If I have scruples, and I am devoted to cultivation, I will not look for him specifically. In my opinion, scolding your cousin today is just asking for directions. I probably wanted to get closer to you, but I accidentally slapped the horse's hoof."
Chong Xuanzun picked up the tea cup: "This kind of cleverness is really annoying."
"Speaking of which, why did you suddenly get so angry?" Wu Duqiu said, "You don't seem like someone who cares about this."
Chong Xuan Sheng went crazy and mobilized all kinds of connections to find a dead man from all over the world, which has long become a hot topic in the streets.
Bill Fengming said that there are many people who are even worse.
Why is heavy Xuan better than fat and ugly? No one is willing to match the noble ladies of the dynasty. I really can't find anyone, so I can only forcefully accept a subordinate...
Since Zhong Xuan Sheng is the same as his father, the final outcome must be similar...
It is even said that those fourteen were actually spies from other countries who stole the secret Chongxuan technique from Bowang Hou Mansion, and that was why they were hunted down with such vigor.
Of course the person who told it knew that he was making it up, and the person who spread it also knew that it was nonsense. But trampling on others with the greatest malice has always been the inertia of street talk.
This fly buzzes once, and that fly buzzes twice. The more it buzzes, the more outrageous it becomes. But the more outrageous and surprising it is, the more eager people are to share it.
Even with the current influence of the Chongxuan clan, it is impossible to suppress so many nonsense. If you really pay attention to it, you will lose your wealth in vain.
Of course Zhongxuan Zun also understood this. But he only said: "I was disturbed."
Wu Duqiu was noncommittal and asked: "So why did you come to see me today? It's not just for tea, right?"
"My fat brother, after trying so hard, couldn't find anyone for two days, I suspect that Fourteenth has gone to sea." Zhong Xuanzun said in a calm tone: "Don't you have some connections on Jueming Island?
Help me look for it."
Wu Duqiu couldn't help but laugh: "Why is this happening to the champion?"
"You are still old and hot. The old man specially chose the day when he entered the academy to summon me and Chongxuan Sheng to discuss the issue of seizing the title. He just calculated that I would settle old and new grudges together and take Chongxuansheng into the academy and beat him up.
... Separate Chong Xuan Sheng and Shi Shi in such a subtle way, without giving them a chance to communicate. Then slowly promote the marriage, set out conditions, and give them two opportunities to choose. Shi Shi's choice is like his
Hopefully, if Zhongxuansheng also makes the choice that meets his expectations, the old man can still mend the relationship between him and Zhongxuansheng by allowing Fourteenth to be his concubine... But I didn't expect that Zhongxuansheng would be so determined."
Chong Xuanzun spread his hands: "The old man gave me a favor, but I have to add some trouble to him."
Wu Duqiu grinned and said, "You don't need to explain so much... I agree to this."
After a pause, he asked again: "By the way, I'm personally quite curious. What's your attitude towards Chong Xuan Sheng's choice?"
"How should I put it..." Chong Xuanzun said while turning the tea cup: "It even makes people appreciate it a little."
Wu Duqiu then laughed: "It seems that the hostility will be turned into friendship."
"No." Zhongxuanzun put the tea cup down, clapped his hands, stood up and said, "It feels better to beat him."
For two whole days, no news of the Fourteenth came from the border counties of Qi State.
Chong Xuansheng was almost crazy with anxiety, but he had to sit in Linzi, collect information from all parties, calm down, and analyze the clues about the Fourteenth.
After Jiang Wang reported to the court, he left Linhai County eastward and rushed to the offshore islands alone.
Although due to Lu Zongxiao's relationship, no ship information of the Fourteenth was found at any of the thirteen docks in Linhai County. However, despite the fact that the whereabouts of the Fourteenth were not captured at all the border gates in Qi State, only the offshore islands had the largest
possible.
Linhai County Pier is a place where good and bad people are mixed. It is not an easy task to find someone who deliberately hides his identity. Tracing back to the past is even more difficult, and omissions are inevitable.
Desheng Trading Company already has business overseas, so it can provide some help. Jiang Wang also specifically found the Four Seas Business Alliance and spent a lot of money to use their intelligence network.
In addition, Jiang Wuyou also has a very positive attitude towards this matter, saying that it is rare for Linzi to find a young master who is not a scumbag, and he is very willing to mobilize people to help... However, Jiang Wang, considering Zhong Xuansheng's family background, is not suitable for the same princess to leave.
It was too close, so he refused on his behalf - although the current Zhongxuan Sheng would definitely not care about this.
The last time I went to sea was two years ago.
The fight to the death on Tianya Platform seemed very far away.
The names on the Haixun list have already been squeezed out.
For eternity, this place has been a place where people come and go, ebb and flow.
Jiang Wang went to sea to look for people on behalf of Chong Xuan Sheng, and of course he did not come unprepared.
He wasn't very confident about finding someone, but he had a good idea of how to make a big splash.
If the intelligence network jointly woven by Desheng Commercial Bank and the Four Seas Merchant Alliance cannot find Shi Shi, he will prepare to change his name to "Shi Shi Sheng" and go to Tian Ya Tai to openly challenge Chen Zhitao of Diao Hai Tower.
This will definitely cause a sensation in the offshore islands, inform the Fourteenth of his arrival, and let the Fourteenth know Chongxuan Sheng's determination.
If Fourteen has not appeared after fighting Chen Zhitao, he will challenge the powerful Gods on the offshore islands one by one in order of reputation.
Until fourteen games are selected.
When he was killing Ji Shaoqing, Chen Zhitao said, "If I had been born fifteen years later."
Jiang Wang might be able to tell him this time that it actually doesn't matter if he was born fifteen years earlier.
Of course, this is just a means of support, and it remains in Jiang Wang's imagination for the time being...
And in the end it's just an idea.
Because just when Jiang Wang went to Haimen Island and organized people from all walks of life to search for Shi Shi, an unexpected person came to his door.
The person who came to the door was a middle-aged man, holding in his hand the token of Diaohailou's general envoy.
As the highest position under the elders of Diaohailou, the position of general affairs officer has considerable authority, especially now several years after the establishment of Zhenhai League.
"From Deqiao to Youxia, such as the Raging Whale Gang. To sum up, we have conducted a comprehensive investigation. In the past four days, among the people who came from the direction of Qi, there was absolutely no one like the fourteenth girl. In other words
, if you are sure that she left Linzi on April 26, then she definitely did not go to sea."
The envoy named Lu reported this.
Just think about the task of thoroughly investigating all the people who went to sea from the direction of Qi within five days, and you will know how terrifying it is. The manpower and material resources to be used are
It's by no means simple.
There is no doubt about the historical status and operation of Diaohailou in the offshore islands.
Even though the Qi State is so powerful today and continues to encroach on Zhenhai Alliance's share overseas, suppressing the prestige of Diaohai Tower. But when it comes to its intelligence capabilities on offshore islands, it still cannot compare with Diaohai Tower.
If Zhu Biqiong did not intend to deceive, then this is the final fact.
If Fourteen had not gone to sea, where would she be now?
As for whether this news was intentional deception by Zhu Biqiong... Jiang Wang didn't consider this issue at all.
Speaking of which, they haven't seen each other since the last time they said goodbye.
The days we spent together in Qingyang Town are still very precious memories when I think about them.
Two people who were still unknown at that time, and whose understanding of the world was still very simple, now one has returned to Diaohai Tower and has become a disciple of the fourth elder Gu Huaixin, who can command people at the level of envoys to do things for her.
One was still in the officialdom of Qi State and was given the title of Grand Marquis of Qi Wu'an. He went to sea and attracted the attention of all parties without doing anything.
They each walked very high, so the distance between them seemed further.
We will no longer meet the old days, seeing black dogs making trouble and white dogs feeling sad.
The endless sound of waves pulls at the memory.
Jiang Wang was silent for a moment and then asked: "Where is Miss Zhu?"
"My girl said something." Lu Shuwu asked him to look at his nose, nose and heart: "If you ask, I will tell you that now is not the time to meet."