Hu Lin stood in front of the old man with a free and easy smile on his face: "Okay, I promise you. Anyway, I have no place to go. If I stay, I might find an opportunity to approach Wenxuan."
When the old man heard this, he immediately smiled happily, and the wrinkles on his face stretched out, like blooming chrysanthemums.
"Okay, OK! Young man, your decision is very wise!"
A person next to him came over quietly and winked at Hu Lin, his eyes full of worry and disagreement.
The man frowned slightly and lowered his voice and said, "Don't be stupid. You are in a loss when you work for a month."
Hu Lin shrugged indifferently and thought to himself: At a loss? I don’t think so. As long as I have the opportunity to approach Wenxuan, what is this effort? He raised his chin slightly and looked at the old man with a firm look, "I don’t care, it’s all right."
Seeing that Hu Lin was determined and insisted on staying here, everyone stopped talking.
They looked at me, I looked at you, shook their heads helplessly, and then dispersed.
Hu Lin looked at the backs of everyone walking away, and an inexplicable sense of firmness surged in his heart.
He knew that his choice might seem strange to others, but he had his own goals and plans.
He clenched his fists secretly and looked into the distance, as if he had seen all the possibilities he had approached Wenxuan.
This will be his new starting point. No matter how many difficulties there are ahead, he will decide to move forward bravely.
Xi Yu stood with his hands in his arms, with a serious expression, and a hint of worry was revealed in his eyes.
"Send someone to the Xianbei side to investigate the information quickly and make sure to find out if something really happened." His voice was calm and powerful, with unquestionable majesty.
Several soldiers immediately stood up, their postures were upright and their faces were firm. "Abide by the order!"
Xi Yu's eyes swept over the soldiers who were about to go to the Xianbei in turn.
He frowned slightly and said in a serious tone: "You must be careful when you go to Xianbei. Remember to know what you should say and what you should not say."
The soldiers straightened their backs, looked at Xi Yu with a firm expression, and listened carefully to every word he said.
One of the soldiers nodded slightly and said, "Don't worry, Prime Minister, we must keep your explanation in mind."
Xi Yu nodded slightly and continued, "After arriving at the Xianbei region, if you meet Hong Gang, you must remain calm and deal with it according to the statement we have discussed in advance. Do not reveal any flaws."
The soldiers responded in unison: "Yes!" Their eyes were full of determination, and they were obviously full of confidence in their tasks.
Xi Yu looked at them and felt a little relieved.
He knew that the task was arduous, but these soldiers were carefully selected by him, and he believed that they would be able to complete the task. "Go, come back safely."
Xi Yu waved his hand, and the soldiers turned around and left with firm steps.
Xi Yu looked at the soldiers' backs as they walked away, and his mind was filled with thoughts.
He didn't know what was going on in the Xianbei area, but a feeling of uneasiness always lingered in his heart.
In the Xianbei area, Hong Gang sat high above the main seat, his eyes full of complacency and complacency.
He looked around and looked at the people who had doubts about him now, and his satisfaction became stronger and stronger.
He sneered and said in his heart: Humph, as long as he dares to go against me, he will not have a good ending. Over the past few days, he has been constantly excluding dissidents and his ruthless methods have made many people afraid.
Although the Xianbei people probably understood that the matter of Tuoba Tianlong was inseparable from Hong Gang, they could only dare not speak out.
They lowered their heads, and their eyes showed helplessness and fear.
Under Hong Gang's high pressure rule, they could only endure it silently, praying that one day they would usher in change.
However, Hong Gang had no intention of restraining himself. He continued to immerse himself in his desire for power and enjoyed this feeling of controlling everything.
On this day, Hong Gang was thinking about his next plan in the hall, and suddenly a subordinate came to report.
"Sir, there is an outsider who reports that Zhongyuan has sent someone here."
When Hong Gang heard this, he looked surprised on his face, and countless speculations suddenly surged in his heart.
He frowned and said in a deep voice: "Hurry and bring those messengers in."
His subordinates took the order and left, Hong Gang paced back and forth in the hall, feeling uneasy.
Not long after, several Central Plains soldiers walked into the hall under the guidance of the Xianbei people.
They were calm and solemn, and they exuded a sense of perseverance.
Hong Gang stopped and stared at them tightly, trying to see some clues from their faces.
The soldiers looked back at Hong Gang without fear, with a hint of vigilance in their eyes.
The atmosphere in the entire hall became tense instantly.
Hong Gang quickly smiled and his tone became particularly polite. "Thank you for a long journey! Welcome!"
While he spoke, he made enthusiastic gestures and signaled several people to sit down.
The soldiers nodded slightly, still looking a little alert.
They sat down slowly, but their eyes were always paying attention to the surrounding environment.
Hong Gang looked at them and secretly guessed their purpose in his heart.
He cleared his throat and asked, "I wonder what the hell is doing when you come this time?"
There is both temptation and a hint of undetectable tension between words.
Chen Meng straightened his spine and looked at Hong Gang with a sharp look, his voice calm and powerful: "We are here at the Prime Minister's order, and I want to ask what the situation in the Xianbei area is now."
Hong Gang's heart suddenly skipped a beat and he secretly cried out. Only then did he realize that he had forgotten to inform Zhongyuan of the Xianbei situation, but he thought again, why did he tell them?
The Xianbei and the Central Plains have no affiliation.
His eyes flashed, and a complex look appeared on his face.
Hong Gang coughed lightly, trying to hide his panic.
"This... the situation in Xianbei is still stable now. I wonder why the Prime Minister of the Central Plains suddenly cared about the matter of Xianbei?" He had a hint of temptation in his words, and he was secretly observing the reactions of Chen Meng and others.
Chen Meng frowned slightly, obviously not satisfied with Hong Gang's answer.
"The Prime Minister has always been concerned about the surrounding situation. There seems to be a lot of movement in the Xianbei area recently, so I sent us to understand the situation." His tone was firm and unquestionable.
Hong Gang secretly thought in his heart that he didn't know how to deal with these Central Plains soldiers. He could neither reveal too much nor be completely perfunctory.
A hint of embarrassment appeared on Hong Gang's face. He lowered his head slightly and did not dare to look directly into Chen Meng and others' eyes.
"Actually... Tuoba Tianlong got sick and asked me to take charge of the overall situation for the time being. What should have been told to Zhongyuan was that I was negligent and I did something wrong." His voice was a little low, with a hint of guilt.
Chen Meng narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Hong Gang.
He could see that Hong Gang's guilt did not seem to be entirely sincere, but it was not easy to pursue too much at this time.
"Since that's the case, then you can talk about Tuoba Tianlong's condition and the current specific situation of Xianbei."
Hong Gang breathed a sigh of relief in secret. He raised his head and calmed his face again.
"Tuoba Tianlong is in serious condition, and the Xianbei people are in panic at present. I am also ordered to stay in danger and try my best to maintain the situation." He said, observing the reactions of Chen Meng and others, but was thinking in his heart how to minimize the impact of this matter.
Chen Meng was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "I hope you can tell us the truth. Although the Central Plains and the Xianbei have no affiliation, the stable surrounding situation is good for everyone."
Hong Gang nodded quickly and said yes, but he was still thinking about his own little abacus.
Hong Gang straightened his body slightly and began to tell the story of Tuoba Tianlong's illness with a serious expression.
"Tuoba Tianlong suddenly fell ill. His condition was coming in a fierce manner. He found many doctors to see him, but he was helpless. Now he can only stay in bed and rest, and the affairs of the Xianbei were temporarily handed over to me."
There was a hint of worry in his tone, as if he was really worried about Tuoba Tianlong's condition.
Chen Meng listened quietly, frowned slightly. When Hong Gang finished speaking, he said seriously: "The Prime Minister said that although the Central Plains and the Xianbei have no affiliation, they are very close after all, so the Xianbei must not have any chaos. Once the situation is turbulent, it may affect the stability of the Central Plains."
Hong Gang nodded quickly, with a respectful look on his face.
"Yes, yes, I will do my best to maintain the stability of the Xianbei and prevent the situation from getting out of control."
But he was muttering in his heart that the Prime Minister of the Central Plains was too broad-minded, but he did not dare to show any dissatisfaction on the surface.
He knew that at this time, he could not offend the people in the Central Plains.
Chen Meng looked at Hong Gang's reaction and was also thinking about what to do next.
Chen Meng raised his chin slightly and said solemnly: "The Prime Minister has specifically told me that if Tuoba Tianlong is sick, he can invite the genius doctor Song Shuwen to see the doctor. The Prime Minister is very concerned about Tuoba Tianlong."
After hearing this, Hong Gang suddenly felt anger in his heart.
He thought to himself: What does the Prime Minister of Central Plains mean? Are he demonstrating to me? Or is he not going to do anything?
But his face did not show any angry expression, but instead filled with a smile.
"Thank you for your concern, but many miraculous doctors have seen it, and there is no good effect for the time being." Hong Gang's tone was very polite, as if he was really grateful to the Prime Minister of the Central Plains for his kindness.
Chen Meng stared at Hong Gang with sharp eyes, and asked with a hint of questioning in his words: "That's because the Xianbei doctor is not capable, and is naturally far inferior to Song Shuwen. Is the prime minister's kindness, doesn't the Xianbei side agree?"
Hong Gang's heart tightened, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.
His brain was running rapidly, thinking about how to deal with this situation.
Seeing that Hong Gang was silent, Chen Meng asked further: "Maybe Hong Gang don't want Tuoba Tianlong to get better?" This sentence hit Hong Gang's heart like a heavy hammer.
Hong Gang waved his hand quickly and said in a panic look: "No, no, why would I not want Tuoba Tianlong to get better? But... I have never heard of this genius doctor Song Shuwen, and I don't know what the medical skills are. Moreover, rashly asking the genius doctor from Zhongyuan to come will probably cause some unnecessary trouble."
Chen Meng sneered and said, "Lord Hong Gang is making excuses. Song Shuwen's reputation as a miracle doctor is known to everyone in the world. Since the Prime Minister recommends him, he is naturally confident. If Lord Hong Gang really cares about Tuoba Tianlong's condition, he should not refuse the prime minister's kindness."
Hong Gang gritted his teeth, his heart full of helplessness and anger.
He knew that he was in a dilemma now. If he rejected the kindness of the Prime Minister of the Central Plains, it might cause dissatisfaction in the Central Plains and cause trouble for himself.
But if he accepts... his face became very ugly, and for a moment, he didn't know how to make a decision.
Finally, Hong Gang's eyes flashed a few times, gritted his teeth, and finally agreed.
In fact, he had already had a plan in his mind at this moment. He thought to himself: first agree temporarily, stabilize the situation, and then quietly send someone to kill Tuoba Tianlong. In this way, it can not only solve the troubles in front of him, but also achieve his own goals.
Seeing him agreeing, a bright smile instantly appeared on Chen Meng's face.
At this time, Chen Meng asked Hong Gang with a serious expression that they must go to Tuoba Tianlong's room immediately to protect him and ensure his safety.
Hong Gang suddenly felt a special anger in his heart. What does this mean? Isn’t this public expression of management of the Xianbei? The Central Plains are too polite.
Hong Gang frowned, and strong dissatisfaction was revealed in his eyes. He straightened his body and protested loudly: "We Xianbei people have their own warriors and their own abilities to protect Lord Tuoba Tianlong. Why did the Central Plains interfere? This is really unacceptable."
Chen Meng was unmoved and just responded coldly: "This is the Prime Minister's order and there is no doubt. The situation is now complicated, and in order to ensure the safety of Tuoba Tianlong, we must take action."
Hong Gang glared at Chen Meng, clenched his fists, as if he could punch him at any time.
"We Xianbei people never need outsiders to protect our leaders. We have enough strength and courage. The intervention of you Central Plains will only make things more complicated."
Chen Meng narrowed his eyes slightly, with a hint of majesty in his tone: "Do you know that nowadays, the forces of all parties are complicated, and Tuoba Tianlong's safety is crucial. The Prime Minister's move is also for the sake of the overall situation. If Tuoba Tianlong makes any mistakes, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Hong Gang was silent for a moment, but the anger in his heart was still difficult to calm down.
He knew very well the importance of Tuoba Tianlong to the Xianbei people.
"Even if the situation is dangerous, we Xianbei people will use our lives to protect Lord Tuoba Tianlong. We don't need the protection of the Central Plains people, please come back." Hong Gang said firmly.
Chen Meng shook his head, "This is not something you can decide. We must execute the Prime Minister's orders to ensure the safety of Tuoba Tianlong. If you insist on blocking it, it is to disobey the Prime Minister's order, and you should be clear about the consequences."
Hong Gang's eyes widened, his chest was fluctuating violently, and he said loudly: "The Xianbei people have always been a free nation and are not dominated by the people of the Central Plains! I will never agree to this."
His words were full of determination and indomitableness, like an unshakable mountain.
Chen Meng's face also darkened, and a sharpness flashed in his eyes, "Since that's the case, let's compete. Even if you detain us soldiers here, have you ever thought that when the Central Plains army arrives, can you Xianbei bear the anger of the Central Plains army?"
His tone was threatening, as if a sharp sword hanging above his head.
Hong Gang's anger was completely ignited, and he shouted angrily: "Central Plains is simply unreasonable! We Xianbei people have never provoked you, so why do we force us like this?"
His eyes were burning with angry flames, as if he wanted to burn everything in front of him.
The two sides were in a stalemate, and the atmosphere was so tense that it made people breathless.
Hong Gang held the weapon in his hand tightly, his heart full of dissatisfaction and anger with the people of Central Plains.
He knew that if there was a conflict, the Xianbei people might face huge disasters, but he would never allow the Xianbei people to be controlled by the Central Plains people at will.
Chen Meng did not give in at all. He knew very well that he was shouldering the Prime Minister's order and must ensure the safety of Tuoba Tianlong.
He looked at Hong Gang and was also planning the next move in his heart. If Hong Gang really resisted desperately, then they might have to take tough measures.
Hong Gang stood there, his face changed several times, and his thoughts surged.
He knew very well that with the current strength of the Xianbei, he could not confront the powerful Central Plains head-on. If the conflict really triggered, the Xianbei would definitely fall into a doomed place.
After a moment, Hong Gang suddenly burst into laughter. The laughter was a little helpless, but he tried hard to hide the inner turmoil.
"Haha, it was just a joke just now." He said loudly, trying to ease the tension.
Chen Meng was slightly stunned. Although he had doubts in his heart, he also breathed a sigh of relief.
He looked at Hong Gang with a hint of vigilance in his eyes. "Since it's a joke, that's fine. I hope you can keep your promise and take us to Tuoba Tianlong's room."
Hong Gang nodded, "Don't worry, I, Xianbei people, keep my word. Come with me." After that, he turned around and took big steps, and walked towards Tuoba Tianlong's room with Chen Meng and others.
Along the way, Hong Gang's mood was very complicated.
He felt helpless about the situation of the Xianbei, but had to make compromises for the interests of the entire nation.
He secretly swore that one day, the Xianbei people would become stronger and no longer be dominated by anyone.
Chen Meng and others followed Hong Gang closely, always keeping alert.
They didn't know if Hong Gang was really just joking or had other plans. But at this moment, they could only take one step at a time.
Finally, they arrived at the door of Tuoba Tianlong's room.
Hong Gang stopped, turned around and said to Chen Meng: "This is Lord Tuoba Tianlong's room. I hope you can keep your promise and just protect Lord Tuoba Tianlong and not interfere with the internal affairs of the Xianbei."
Chen Meng nodded solemnly, "We are just to ensure the safety of Tuoba Tianlong, and there will be no other improper actions."
Hong Gang looked at Chen Meng deeply, then pushed open the door and walked in with Chen Meng and others.
In the room, Tuoba Tianlong was lying quietly.
Chen Meng looked around Tuoba Tianlong's room, and then decisively began to deploy.
Chapter completed!