"Sir, why is it so early this year?"

As soon as the messenger left, Liu Shun asked with a puzzled look on his face.

In previous years, when Fucheng's work was reported, usually after the Shangyuan Festival, the Fucheng Yamen would start working. The captains from all over the country would give a brief report, and then they would have a banquet and disperse with laughter.

But this year, before the tenth day of the first lunar month, the Ministry of War sent orders for fast cavalry. Everything was unusual.

Wang Xuan's eyes moved slightly, "Go in and talk."

Everyone entered the inner hall and closed the door. The team members Zhang Heng and Liu Shun, the soldiers Cao Bai and San Xi, worshiped Guo Luquan. This is the current team of Yong'an Zhenxiefu Army.

Wang Xuan did not hide anything and told everything he knew.

Guo Luquan naturally knew what was going on. Although Zhang Heng and Liu Shun knew a little bit about it, they didn't expect it to be so big.

"Reorganization of the military government?"

Zhang Heng sneered and said: "Our evil-suppressing army is indifferent to dogs and ignores mothers. It may be abolished one day. Why do the big shots in the court suddenly want to reorganize it?"

"Woof! Woof!" Ah Fu shouted twice.

Zhang Heng was speechless, "Ah Fu, I'm not talking about you."

Liu Shun rolled his eyes at Zhang Heng and said, "Didn't you hear what your lord said? The treasury is out of money. The royal family and aristocratic families from all over the country are in a stalemate. They each control the border army and the central army. They don't dare to move, so they are targeting our Suppressing Evil Army."

Guo Luquan frowned and said: "The question is how to reform the system. Strengthening the army and raising troops requires money. The national treasury is empty. Is it possible that the royal family has to pay for it out of its own pocket?"

“You’ll find out when you get there.”

Wang Xuan looked calm and said, "Mr. Zhang Hengguo is coming with me. Liu Shun, you are a cautious person, so you and Sergeant Bai will stay and watch the army. Do not stop training in the morning and evening on weekdays. If there is an accident... don't be impulsive. Wait for me."

return."

"Yes, sir!"

Liu Shun bent down and clasped his fists, his eyes serious.

He understood what Wang Xuan meant. This report might be full of dangers.

………

The third day of the first lunar month is very bad and everything is unfavorable.

There is a common saying among the people in Dayan that "the first day of the lunar month is early, the second day of the lunar month is early, and the third day of the lunar month is full until you are full", which means that the first and second days of the lunar month are busy with New Year greetings, and the third day of the lunar month is unlucky, so you have to hide at home to sleep and rest.

Naturally, Wang Xuan couldn't care about this. There were many mountainous roads in Bingzhou. At present, the mountains were blocked by ice and snow. It would take at least five days to get to Kangyuan, the capital city, so he had to rush in advance.

Early in the morning, the three of them rode out of the city.

The good thing is that the beginning of spring has arrived, the sun is beginning to rise, the winter clouds have dispersed, the sky is clear, and the sunlight shines on the snow-covered mountains, which is particularly charming.

The eagle cries loudly, and the little white bird hovers in the blue sky.

There was the sound of horse hooves and Ah Fu scampered back and forth in the snow.

Wang Xuan rode his horse, the cold wind blew on his face, and he had no time to appreciate the vast snowy scenery in front of him. Instead, he was absorbed in looking at the heavenly deduction disk.

Regardless of "Blood Fiend Body Training Technique" or "Taiyin Body Refining Technique", even if the reputation is improved, the deduction is based on years, so I will ignore it for now.

Both the refining of evil weapons and the "Demon Transformation Sutra" can improve the strength of the army, but they require a lot of resource investment, and now they are still poor.

Therefore, what he improved was the Wang Family Dragon Spear Skill.

In the last deduction, Dragon Spear Skill was not promoted, but a special skill of charging a blow was added. Now, only two days have passed, and the progress has reached 10%. I wonder if it can be promoted this time...

Next to him, Zhang Heng suddenly said: "Sir, if we don't enter the counties and towns along the way this time, we may have to sleep in the wilderness. We can get there in four days. Isn't it too hasty?"

Wang Xuan shook his head and said: "The reorganization of the government army this time is not simple. I have to go to Lieutenant Zhao to find out some information a few days in advance."

Guo Luquan chuckled: "Don't worry, I am very familiar with this road and know many good places. Besides, there are also inns to stay in along the way..."

The three of them walked and chatted, and their figures gradually faded away...

…………

The sky has closed, and a bright moon is half-covered by clouds.

A few lanterns were swaying in the snow forest mountain road, and a dozen men, women, and children looked around cautiously. Three oxcarts in the middle were filled with boxes, creaking and squeaking through the ice, snow, and mud. A pennant with the word "gold" slowly

drift.

A middle-aged man was sitting on the shaft of the car. He was Jin Baichuan, the leader of the Liyuan Jin Family Class who had appeared at the Lion House in Shanyin.

He looked much older now and coughed quietly from time to time.

Seeing this, a strong man next to him quickly took off the sheepskin water bag from his waist and said with concern: "Master, drink some water."

"No, I just have a weak lung meridian."

Jin Baichuan waved his hand, with some sadness in his eyes, "Chunsheng, my teacher was confused for a moment, but it hurt you all."

The strong man Chunsheng shook his head quickly: "Master, we all know how hard it is for you to grow old. Moreover, if you hadn't taken you in since childhood, we people would have died of hunger and destitution long ago. It's not a problem for our Jin family class."

"Yes, Master."

A beautiful-looking woman next to her smiled and said: "As the saying goes, if you move a tree to death, people will live if you move it. During the Lantern Festival in Fucheng, hundreds of arts gather together. We are sure to make the Jin family class an instant hit."

As she spoke, there was a look of longing in her eyes, "I heard that Chen Xianyu and others have also been invited to Kangyuan City and will perform at the Hewu Tower. If we can meet him, we will have no regrets in this life."

Jin Baichuan shook his head and said with a smile: "We have a large Liyuan team, and the North and South Pavilions are the most respected. Chen Xianyu and everyone are the chiefs of the Qingyi Pavilion. People like that can't speak for themselves as teachers."

Seeing the disappointment of the female disciple, he stroked his beard and shook his head, "But for the sake of our fellow disciples, I should be able to help you get a post."

The woman was immediately overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Master!"

How could the battle at the Lion Tower not have any impact? It didn't matter that they were defeated by Xicai Menluo's family. They didn't rely on martial arts. The secrets of kung fu were just a means of protecting themselves.

The trouble is that his rebellious son has ruined the reputation of the troupe. Rich merchants in several counties around Shanyin dare not invite him to singing sessions, and even other troupes are secretly ostracizing him.

He had no choice but to leave his hometown and go to Fucheng to make a living.

Fortunately, these disciples of mine are quite upbeat.

Jin Baichuan smiled and shook his head slightly, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes.

Phew~

Suddenly, a dark wind blew up out of thin air in the forest.

Suddenly there were clusters of will-o'-the-wisps floating in the dense forest, and there were faint screams and screams of death.

"alert!"

The strong man Chunsheng shouted angrily, and men, women, old and young immediately raised their weapons.

Jin Baichuan frowned and looked around, and said in a deep voice: "It doesn't matter, they are just some monsters in the mountains and forests. Chunsheng, please drive them away, so as not to cause ghosts to attack the wall."

"Yes, master."

The strong man came to the front of the team in a few steps, wiped his face with his big hand, and a ferocious red face suddenly appeared, and then he became angry and said: "Wow, ah, ah, ah, ah..."

The sound was rough and wild, shaking the forest and making the leaves sway.

This is the secret art of the Liyuan, which evolved from ancient Nuo opera. It is best at exorcising ghosts and suppressing evil spirits. Almost all opera troupes in the world can do it, but Chun Sheng is obviously good at this.

In an instant, the dark wind stopped and the will-o'-the-wisps dissipated.

The female disciple next to her frowned and said, "Master, this is official law. The Jingyao Division often raids, so how can there be so many wild charms?"

Jin Baichuan sighed: "The chaos after the collapse of the Wei Dynasty lasted for a hundred years. There are countless grievances that have not been eliminated. They occasionally wander to the official roads. It's not surprising. Let's go."

The group of people continued walking and came out of the mountain forest. They saw a huge carriage and horse shop built on the mountain. In the darkness, there were lanterns and there seemed to be the sound of voices.

Jin Baichuan breathed a sigh of relief, nodded and said: "That's the Sihai Inn, and it's considered an industry of the Sihaimen. Remember, when traveling in the world, don't meddle in other people's business."

"Yes, master!"

…

Not long after the group left, the wind roared in the mountain forest again, ghost fires swayed, and a layer of white mist arose, making the entire mountain road blurry.

"Woof woof!"

Accompanied by the barking of dogs, the sound of horse hooves, and three lights coming from a distance, it was Wang Xuan and his party.

After they left Yong'an, they traveled all the way along the official road, traveling under starry nights. When they were tired, they slept in the wilderness. Although they were not sleepy, the horses under them were already exhausted.

"hey-hey……"

Zhang Heng looked at the mist in the mountains and forests ahead and sneered: "Remnant souls and wild charms dare to block the way. My lord, it's better to let Xiaobai scare them."

In the past two days, Ah Fu showed many extraordinary things. He could hear wild beasts lurking and forest monsters traveling from miles away. He also wanted to see the ability of the little white eagle to scare away evil spirits with its cry.

Guo Luquan quickly stopped him, "No, these remnant souls are just what I wanted."

After saying that, he took out a stack of paper figures from his arms, held the magic formula and waved it out.

I saw paper figures flying in the night wind, and clusters of ghost fires accompanied by black smoke suddenly emerged from the mist of the mountain forest and disappeared into the paper figures.

Wang Xuan looked at it with interest. This Paper Man Technique was a bit like a simplified version of the Yin Weapon Altar. Although it only contained some residual souls and wild charms, it was enough for pathfinding and exploration.

As the ghosts were taken away, the foggy night in the mountains and forests gradually dissipated.

Guo Luquan put the paper man into his arms, took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "If I remember correctly, there is a carriage and horse shop in Sihaimen ahead. It is just right to feed the horses some food and grass, and we can also have a warm meal."

"Woof woof!"

Suddenly, Ah Fu shouted several times into the distance, and then looked at Wang Xuan.
Chapter completed!