Severe pain, lack of oxygen, and the body lost consciousness. Immediately, consciousness entered the system space.
Li Mu stayed in the system space, like an outsider, observing everything outside. This feeling is very strange. If I have to find an adjective to describe it, it is probably like 'out of body' in the immortal novels I read in my previous life.
A state that only exists in the period.
Li Mu regards this feeling as a kind of protection for himself by the system, just like a computer's CPU that will crash if it overheats. Now that the system is 'parasitic' in his body, or in his 'soul', it certainly does not want to die.
, so at the most critical moment, he took such measures to protect his soul.
This is a bit similar to the snake spirit lodging that Zhen Yu mentioned. Li Mu felt something, but it was like there was a layer of fog between them, so he couldn't figure it out clearly.
It wasn't until he was thrown into the water that his consciousness slowly returned to his body, and Li Mu slowly woke up.
Cui Yuzheng is a pervert, and there is absolutely no compassion in his head. Zhenyu and Li Mu were imprisoned in the same water prison.
The so-called water prison, as the name suggests, is a special cell related to water. Usually this kind of cell is built underground, which is damp and cold. It is surrounded by thick stone walls and is divided into two floors. The upper floor is a reservoir.
The lower level is a cell, equipped with a mechanism. When the mechanism is opened, water will flood down and submerge the cell. Although people imprisoned in the water prison will not suffocate to death in a short time, they cannot sit down and rest in the water prison, let alone
Within a few days of sleeping, the area soaked in water will begin to rot. The rot will attract various worms living in the water. The worms will multiply in the wound. In the end, the person will fester and die. This process is relatively long, and its
The cruelty is not weaker than any other way of death.
Cui Yuzheng originally planned to torture Li Mu personally. But he couldn't take care of Wang Ou's birth, and he didn't want to torture Li Mu by others, so throwing him into the water prison was the best of both worlds.
method.
And he also thought that if something really happened, Li Mu would be a qualified hostage.
At night, the lights on Sheling Mountain were brightly lit. The man in brown clothes was still looking for Dugu Jiu and others, but no one fell into his hands. Dugu Jiu and the people under him were not weak in skills, and there were even crossbows to help.
Several conflicts broke out, but they were able to escape unscathed.
Cui Yuzheng was hysterical, cursing wildly, and no one dared to contradict him. Everyone in the Snake Spirit Sect seemed very powerless against the increasingly crazier leader. They expected the elders to come forward, but until now, no elders have been seen.
The shadow of , a possibility that they dare not think deeply about, appeared in their minds.
Leader, I'm afraid you've put all the elders under house arrest, right?
The storm was about to come and the wind filled the building. Everyone who stayed on Ling Snake Mountain was cautious and cautious in their words and deeds.
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Wang Ou's birth went smoothly. Within three hours, the child was already born. She weighed five pounds and was a very healthy daughter. Although it went well, she was exhausted. After taking a look at the child, she fell asleep.
Cui Yuzheng stood at the door, looking at his mother and daughter from a distance. He wanted to get closer, but he was worried that his appearance would scare his daughter. He stood at the door reluctantly and watched for a while, then reluctantly turned his eyes away from the house.
Walked out.
"Take good care of my wife. If anything goes wrong, I won't spare you!"
Cui Yuzheng said a word and left with the men in brown clothes. Immediately, all the holy envoys were driven into the courtyard, and the men in brown clothes gathered outside, shoulder to shoulder, without any gaps.
The holy envoys seemed a little panicked, but Wang Ou hadn't woken up yet, so they didn't dare to take advantage of it. They could only let the men in brown clothes surround the courtyard, separate some people, and block the door to guard against accidents.
Cui Yuzheng returned to his cave and did not go in. Instead, he ordered people to spread mats and set up a table, as if he was waiting for someone.
At this time, the moonlight was shining, and everything around him could be seen clearly. Cui Yuzheng was afraid of light, and any light that shone on him would burn him. But this moonlight, not only did not hurt him at all, but it was like charging him.
It is of great benefit to him.
So every mid-fifteenth month, he would deliberately stay outside for a while to enjoy the comfort brought by the moonlight. But today, he was not alone, he was waiting for someone.
"Brother, congratulations," a frivolous voice came into his ears, disturbing Cui Yuzheng's meditation. He opened his eyes and looked at the young man who appeared in front of him. This man was skinny and skinny, and his eyes were a little dull. If not he could still speak.
, more like a mummy in the moonlight.
Sex is like a steel knife for scraping bones. Cui Yuyan verified this sentence with her own actions.
Almost a year after arriving in the Miao Territory, with the support of the Boling Cui family and the protection of Cui Yuzheng, the leader of the Miao Territory, he was domineering in the Miao Territory, using tricks, coercion and inducement, and he harmed many Miao Territory daughters and made them weak.
His body and bones were even worse.
But what does it matter? Miao doctors are full of tonics. Relying on the blessing of tiger and wolf medicine, Cui Yuyan did not feel that there was anything wrong with him. It was just that his body was a little thinner, and it had no impact on that matter.
Cui Yuzheng's eyes were full of disgust, but he couldn't see clearly under the moonlight, and he hid it well.
If it were not for his physical condition, Cui Yuzheng could have become a handsome man. There is an essential difference between him and Cui Yuyan. In his heart, he looked down on a playboy like Cui Yuyan.
But time and fate brought the two together. He valued the power of the Bolingcui clan behind Cui Yuyan. What few people knew was that the Bolingcui clan competed with other clans in the Central Plains and was at a disadvantage most of the time, but
In the Miao and southwest areas, the Bolingcui family was very powerful. Especially in the Miao and Tubo areas, it can be said that the Bolingcui family controlled smuggling in this area.
If Cui Yuzheng had not become the leader of the Miao Territory, the Cui family of Qinghe would not be able to compare with the Cui family of Boling in this area. Even if he became the leader of the Snake Spirit, the Cui family of Qinghe would have established a firm foothold in the Miao territory, but the Tubo family
The Qinghe Cui family still couldn't eat a piece of fat meat. This was one of the reasons why Cui Yuzheng protected Cui Yuyan. What he valued was always the power of the Boling Cui family.
No matter how dandy Cui Yuyan is, he is, after all, the sole descendant of the Boling Cui family. Sooner or later, the Boling Cui family will be handed over to his lineage. Even if it is passed down a generation, it must be his descendants, and there is no way around it.
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"Brother Xian," Cui Yuzheng didn't want to talk to this kind of person, so he got straight to the point: "Li Mu is in my hands!"
"Seriously!" Cui Yuyan's expression suddenly became ferocious, without any hint of frivolity anymore, and he said fiercely: "Brother, please hand this person over to me. I have a mortal enemy with him. He caused me to be killed.
I have lost all my face due to my marriage, and I have made a great wish. If I have a chance, I will kill him, otherwise I will not be a human being."
Seeing that Cui Yuzheng was silent, Cui Yuyan gritted her teeth and said: "If my brother agrees, I will definitely write to my father and give half of the Tubo business to my brother! The chiefs of Tubo."
"My dear brother, I look down on my brother so much." Cui Yuzheng waved his hand and said: "Yes, a gentleman loves money and gets it in a right way. My uncle has always taken care of Tubo's business. How dare I covet it, stupid brother? However, I also
You know what a good brother you are, if you accept my favor and refuse to return the favor, it is not your character."
"Of course!" Cui Yuyan patted her chest and said, "Brother really understands what I mean!"
"Okay!" Cui Yuzheng raised the corner of his mouth contemptuously and said, "Brother Fool, you're welcome. Brother Xian, do you dare to work with me to do something big?"
"Big deal -" Although Cui Yuyan was a dandy, he was born in a wealthy family and had more knowledge and vision. After all, he was not stupid. From Cui Yuzheng's tone, he realized that Cui Yuzheng was definitely not trying to take advantage this time. He was plotting
, probably more than he imagined.
It's not that Cui Yuyan didn't dare to do it, but he was afraid that he would be embarrassed if he couldn't do it or be stopped by the elders after he agreed. In order to prevent Cui Yuyan from getting into trouble, the Boling Cui family placed an elder from the clan around him to restrain him.
It's just that the dandy Cui Yuzheng has come home, and this elder may not be able to control him. He can only control core matters, such as spending money, business, and other important matters.
As for what Cui Yuzheng was planning, he didn't even want to give him the business. Cui Yuyan didn't dare to think about it anymore, he was afraid of scaring himself to death.
"Could it be——"
"Brother Xian is indeed smart." Cui Yuzheng didn't wait for him to finish speaking and said bluntly: "What brother Yu is thinking is exactly what brother Xian is thinking!"
"No!" Cui Yuyan jumped up in fright and advised: "Brother, don't be so confused. The Tang Dynasty now has millions of soldiers. Li Mu has opened up relations with the Western Turks. Internal strife in Tubo can no longer be achieved.
There is only one enemy left in Goguryeo, which is not a worry. The Miao territory is fully equipped with hundreds of thousands of people, who can fight a big battle. The number of strong men captured is only 50,000 to 70,000. This number of troops is not even enough to fill the teeth of the Tang army.
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When it came time to die, Cui Yuyan was not stupid: "And don't forget, we are not the only two. What about at home? My uncle, my father, your father, and uncles are all officials in the court.
! If we two get into trouble, will their lives still be alive? We are fighting for each other, brother!"
Cui Yuzheng couldn't help but look at Cui Yuyan with admiration. He didn't expect that this dandy young master had such insight.
But it doesn't matter, he has already prepared his words.
"Brother Xian has thought carefully and what he said is indeed reasonable. But since Brother Yu can talk to Brother Xian about this matter, he won't be unprepared at all." Cui Yuzheng said loudly: "I want to cause trouble, but there are many points in making trouble.
Damn, I didn’t want to rebel.”
"Ah?" Cui Yuyan was a little confused: "Brother, forgive me for being shallow, I didn't understand what brother meant."
"My dear brother, you should have heard that Li Shimin once said in front of the envoys of the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions that since ancient times, I have valued China and despised the barbarians, and I have loved them all. Although this sentence is a scene, it can also reflect Li Shimin's
Some of this guy’s thoughts. He will not easily use force against Yi Di.”
"The people of the Miao Territory have lived in the Miao Territory for thousands of years. Although there are not many people in the Miao Territory, they cannot be killed and wiped out completely. Moreover, the Miao Territory is mountainous and difficult to cultivate. Even if the imperial army comes to suppress it, it is not cost-effective.
.So since ancient times, dynasties in the Central Plains have rarely engaged in this kind of loss-making business."
"I just took advantage of this and wanted to do something." Cui Yuzheng glanced at Cui Yuyan and said, "Brother Xian, don't blame Brother Yu for speaking out. What Brother Xian has done this year has caused a lot of complaints."
"Uh--" Cui Yuyan was a little embarrassed after being exposed to his face, but he still defended himself: "It's all spreading rumors. I still have a sense of propriety in my actions."
Cui Yuzheng didn't want to get into trouble with him. He smiled and continued: "Just take advantage of this to pit the Miao and Han officials against each other, kill a few Han officials, and make the Miao territory chaotic first. At that time, Li Shimin will definitely send someone to investigate. After the investigation,
, the truth is revealed. The court is not taking this matter seriously. Li Shimin wants to be a wise king. Even if he pretends, he must give an explanation to the Miao people. When the time comes, I will make the Miao village willing and elect me to be the king. I will be hereditary.
In Yongzhen Miao Territory, brother Xian has a criminal record and it is not appropriate to show his face, but Brother Yu can promise brother Xian that as long as I and my descendants command Miao Territory, brother Xian and his descendants will have equal rights in Miao Territory.
Regarding status, you and I, brothers, can be kings side by side, what do you think?"
"King side by side?" Cui Yuyan has never heard of storytelling, but he can understand what it means literally. He was a little itchy for a while, but fortunately, he hasn't lost his mind yet, and still feels something is wrong, saying: "Brother, just now
The identity issue you’re talking about——”
Cui Yuzheng laughed loudly: "My dear brother, is it possible that you are confused? The court doesn't know that you are in Miao territory. When the time comes, it will only need to find a Han to kill you when there is chaos. If you tell the outside world that he is Cui Yushi, you will be replaced."
As for me, I died more than ten years ago. So what if you know that I am the leader of Snake Spirit? The current leader of Snake Spirit is a native Miao! If I didn’t tell, who would know that I was born in the Cui family of Qinghe?
?”
Cui Yuyan was suddenly enlightened and said repeatedly: "Brother is so smart, so you can be sure of everything!" He paused and asked, "I wonder what brother wants me to do?"
"Since my good brother is willing to participate in this grand event, you are welcome to go to Yu." Cui Yuzheng's eyes flashed and he said: "Brother Yu knows that your family has a batch of grain that is about to be shipped to Tubo. I wonder if this batch of grain can be shipped to Miao territory.
Give me a helping hand? My dear brother also knows that before the three armies move, food and grass go first. Miao territory has no shortage of soldiers, but food and grass!"
"Ah -" Cui Yuyan didn't expect that what Cui Yuzheng was thinking about was the batch of grain. "Since brother Xian wants to participate in the grand event, brother Yu is welcome." Cui Yuzheng's eyes flashed and he said: "Brother Yu knows that your family has a batch of grain.
, is about to be transported to Tubo. I wonder if this batch of grain can be transported to the Miao territory to help me? My dear brother also knows that before the three armies move, food and grass go first. The Miao territory has no shortage of troops, but food and grass!"
"Ah——" Cui Yuyan didn't expect that what Cui Yuzheng was thinking about was the batch of grain and grass.