At night, only a slight cool breeze blew into the room. Through the window on the side of the room, one could see the faint starlight in the sky, and the watchman was playing the clock.
Zhan Yunhai's voice came from the side.
"... Talking about family background, there is no good reason... When I was a child, I lived in a small village. When I was seven years old, there was a drought in Fujian. I competed with the neighboring villages for water. Many people in the village were killed.
My father also broke his leg... There was no labor at home, so my mother took me to the fields. A few months later, bandits from the mountains also came down. My father died, and my mother... was also insulted and went crazy..."
"...Then...when I was still seven years old, my mother carried me to the beach in a daze, handed me over to a boat boss, and started walking on the sea. Since then, I have never seen my mother again... It's better to go to the sea, Brother Zhou, do you know?
, there are no rules at sea. Once you leave the land, life or death depends on your fate. I worked on the boat for two years and then started to learn to hold a knife... I learned my fierceness at that time, but the boss of the boat was a good man and taught me a few books.
, maybe because he saw that I was not stupid, he pointed at me to die for him..."
"...I didn't catch it and send it away. When I was fourteen, I encountered a big problem at sea. The boat was sunk and I jumped into the sea...I saw in the sea that the people who were caught were lined up on the side of the boat.
They were killed one after another and fell down one by one... I lay down on a board and floated on the sea for who knows how long. I was lucky and survived. Then I didn’t want to go to the sea anymore..."
"... I tried to find a way to go back to find my mother, but I couldn't find her... I was too young when I left and couldn't remember too many things. According to what I thought later, I was probably crazy... It's better to be crazy than dead... I was
I didn't have any other ideas, so I went to find the bandits in the nearby mountains. When I was fifteen, I sneaked into the bandit's den that killed my father. When I was sixteen, I finally found an opportunity to make them fight among themselves, and then drugged me.
I originally wanted to cover up the leaders and tie them up, and hang their family members one by one in front of them, but who knew that their family members were quite strong-willed..."
"...a group of women and children, armed with knives and forks, came to kill me and almost killed me. I was cruel and set several of their heads on fire, and then these women and children ran away crying.
Some... I was covered in blood, so I went to the dungeon and released a few innocent people who were captured. Just like that, I met Xiao Xiang'er, and Xiao Xiang'er also saved me..."
"... Not long after, the Huang family came over and rescued me back to Zhuangzi. When I woke up, they asked me what happened. I told my parents about their hatred, and most of the Huang family people called me Daxia, Zhan Yunhai, Zhan Daxia, hehe...
…”
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"...I later went to school and learned some polite etiquette...Brother Zhou, have you ever met such a person in your life? Just for her, you want to live a good life again, don't want to
It's like before again... I told you that Xiao Xiang'er is the person in my eyes. I have been working hard in the green forest and killing people all these years, and sometimes I am afraid. Then I will think about her.
While running around, I often see good things and bring them back to her..."
"...Brother Zhou, Xiao Xiang'er is my life. If the Dog Emperor dares to marry her, I will kill the Dog Emperor... Hehe, Brother Zhou, don't bother me, it's too hot today."
"You're a local, you're more afraid of the heat than me today." On the bed beside him, Zuo Xingzhou rested his head on his hands.
"Hey, Brother Zhou, I regard you as my brother... In fact, I am somewhat uneasy about such a big thing, and I am worried that I will drag you into troubled waters..."
"What nonsense are you saying at this time? This is not the first time we have fought hard. What's more, we are seeking wealth in danger. Your share of money has been given to me. What else can I say... At most, I can help you
After getting married to that young lady, I will give you a big red envelope."
"Hehe, then I will accept Brother Zhou's good words... By the way, when Brother Zhou is out, what's your family background?"
"...can you tell?"
"Slowly, I can see something...but you are different from those children of the rich clan. You dare to fight and kill, but you are on par with me."
"You read that right, when we were in the Central Plains, it was originally a scholarly family." Zuo Xingzhou looked at the starry sky outside.
"That……"
"What's there to be ashamed of, a child of a rich clan, a child of a rich clan whose entire clan is gone..." Zuo Xingzhou turned his head to look at him, "Is it possible that you still can't learn to fight hard?"
Zhan Yunhai on the opposite side was silent for a moment.
"...So that's it...has the fighting really been so bad outside these years?"
"..."
"Over the years, I have seen some people dragging their families here from outside, but I think it's just like that..."
Zuo Xingzhou sighed slightly.
"...For example, the gang of bandits who have made enemies with you have surrounded the entire Fujian this time. The entire Fujian cannot be defeated. Everyone has to donate gold and silver, even the women at home, and... ten
After many years, I still can’t take revenge..."
"..." Zhan Yunhai was silent for a while, "That would be very painful."
After a while, he said again: "Brother Zhou, tell me, will these Jurchens come to Fujian?"
"...Why do you ask this suddenly?" Zuo Xingzhou looked at him.
Zhan Yunhai looked at the roof, thought for a while, and smiled: "Actually... that is, thinking about what will happen with Xiao Xiang'er in the future... before... when I was tired from fighting outside, I thought, these days
When will it be over? Xiao Xiang'er also told me that if possible, it would be best to find a place where no one knows us and live peacefully... Actually, it's not that simple. In this place in Fujian,
Life is not easy if you don't follow the clan, but I always think about it. In fact, we are not too young now. I am twenty-two and Xiao Xiang'er is eighteen. This time when things are done and Xiao Xiang'er marries me, I
I don’t really want to go out and fight…”
"..."
"When you have someone in your heart, you have more worries. Sometimes you want to wash your hands in a golden basin, and sometimes you think that the Jurchens are really vicious. They attacked the Central Plains and then conquered Jiangnan. What will happen if they attack Fujian in the future?
.But I think there are so many mountains in Fujian. Xiao Xiang'er and I should be able to escape by hiding in the mountains..."
"..."
"...But, what about you, Brother Zhou? What do you think?"
"...Huh?" Zuo Xingzhou was just listening silently. At this time, he reacted slightly unexpectedly, "What...what do I think?"
"Most of the people outside are not bloody, but Brother Zhou, you are different. You see, you come from a wealthy family, and your family is gone. If one day, the Jurchens attack Fujian, what will happen to you, Brother Zhou?
?Shall we fight them with a knife, or follow us and hide in the mountains?"
"Tonight, I always thought that things should come to an end. Xiao Xiang'er and I can go to the mountains. What will you do, Brother Zhou? Then I also thought, I don't have parents, and Brother Zhou, too
We don’t have any family anymore, and we are so in love with each other, it’s better to plant grass to make a sweet scent and form a sworn brotherhood. In this way, if Brother Zhou you try your best to avenge your family in the future, I can help you. If you are a thief,
If you can go to the mountains, let’s go to the mountains together so that we can take care of each other.”
The sparks glowed faintly, and the wind was speechless. In the quiet room, Zuo Xingzhou looked sideways at him, his expression slightly moved, and he was silent for a long time. He didn't know when he finally let out a sigh:
"...You psycho."
"Everyone needs to be a little crazy to travel around the world." The starlight filtered in, and the figure turned over and got out of bed, "Come on, come on, brother Zhou, let's plant some grass to add fragrance to the Taoyuan Three's sworn bond."
Maybe a hundred years from now, it will still be a good talk..."
In the light of the stars and the moon, two figures came out of the room again, planted grass in the dilapidated yard and made wishes, said some crazy things, and became brothers.
It was already the middle of the night, and most of the lights in Fuzhou City had dimmed, and the air had become cooler. It was the most suitable time for people to sleep. After an hour or two, the first batch of people who got up would light up some firelights again.
, the officials sat in sedan chairs, and the vendors opened the door panels of the roadside shops to welcome the beginning of a new day.
On May 22nd, the morning court meeting in the imperial city began with the officials' meeting in the cool morning breeze. As the sun rose, the situation in the palace seemed to become heated with the weather.
This morning, the atmosphere was anxious.
It was past half hour, and the court officials dispersed and went to various places. Cheng Zhouhai gave some instructions and stayed in the imperial study room for half an hour before leaving and walking towards the imperial city department on the side of the palace.
The Imperial City Department is now the place where the imperial guards of the Fujian imperial court control the palace. Its responsibilities are to be responsible for the security of the palace and to lead the special agents. The official title is currently held by Cheng Zhouhai in name, and the actual duties are acted by deputy envoy Tie Tianying.
As one of the outstanding affairs officers left by the late right-hand minister Qin Siyuan, Cheng Zhouhai was thoughtful and profound. In the past, he had done a lot of assistance when Zhou Pei took over the eldest princess's palace. He was considered to be half of Zhou Pei's teacher.
I have been exposed to many secret service matters that are rarely seen in the light.
After the imperial court went south to hunt for Fujian, he was responsible for a lot of things as a generalist. Internally, he was responsible for connecting with all parties in the princess's palace, in charge of secret agents, coordination between the prime minister and various wealthy families in Fuzhou, and shady secret transactions. Externally, he was also responsible for
He has been sent as an envoy to the Southwest, He Wen and other parties... In short, it is more troublesome and sensitive and requires a backbone. Now he often appears as a firefighter. As for the affairs of the Imperial City Division, Tie Tianying is quite
When he is able, he seldom worries.
As for the more prudent and tactful among the brothers, Wen Renfuer is now sent by the little emperor to his most precious Ministry of Works, as the incarnation of the emperor in this regard, to represent his various ideas. This is a digression.
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Entering the courtyard of the Imperial City Division, entering the room on the inside, Tie Tianying, Zuo Wenxuan and Song Xiaoming, who is Tie Tianying's disciple and one of the current chief arrests of the Criminal Department, are already waiting here. Zuo Wenxuan gets it for himself
I was fanning myself with a cattail leaf fan. After Cheng Zhouhai came in, he also asked for one.
"...The court meeting in the morning was very noisy, Lord Tie should know it. The situation inside and outside is now tense. Speaking of the case at the end of April, we also talked about various rumors outside, including the Ministry of Punishment and the Imperial City.
Both sides were warned, and His Majesty was also a little anxious, saying that it was just a woman, why couldn't she be caught now, and people almost said that she was going to come to the palace..."
When he said this, he paused slightly: "Of course, there are more specific reasons than these. But now we know something, what the whole thing is like, and I still want to sum it up with a few adults. I'd also like to
Convey the situation to His Majesty."
As an official who is personally responsible for the emperor's safety, Tie Tianying has the authority to report many matters. However, it is obvious that the entire case is only halfway pushed. Without decisive progress, it is impossible for Tie Tianying to report all kinds of trivial intelligence and information.
The information was delivered directly to the superior. However, due to the difficulties raised at the meeting, several people were required to make a phased qualitative assessment together.
After Cheng Zhouhai finished speaking, Tie Tianying nodded and signaled to Song Xiaoming, who also stood up immediately.
"To tell you my lord, the news circulating in the city seems to be mostly smoke screens at the moment." Song Xiaoming said, "Since the Hou Guan County case started at the end of April, Beizhi has arrested and interrogated many people in the city. In private,
I also made inquiries from various parties and found that in Fuzhou City, although the rumors about Chen Shuangran are vivid, the movement on the street is not big. The various rumors she spread in the city are more like building momentum."
"Building momentum... You haven't done anything yet, but you are making a big noise in the limelight. What are you doing?"
Cheng Zhouhai looked at everyone.
"I have discussed with Mr. Tie and Mr. Song before. There are two possibilities." Zuo Wenxuan said, "The first possibility is that people like Chen Shuangran got a taste of the trouble during the end of April. She became a prostitute.
, naive and confident, they really feel that they have come up with some seamless plan, so they build up momentum first and then do things, hoping to make a name for themselves in one fell swoop; the second possibility is that they throw up smoke screens before things are done, then they themselves are
A bigger smokescreen."
"People from the green forest cannot be relied upon." Tie Tianying said, "This is the conclusion that Jing Han came to when Ning Yi was still alive. I understand it very well. I used the name of inducement in the martial arts to gather a group of murderous people.
He wants to commit an assassination and participate in a grand event. Such things are too easy for outsiders to infiltrate. When Ning Yi was in charge of Green Forest Affairs in the Secret Investigation Department, many assassinations were disrupted before they even started, and many people were even found by him.
The whole family has been almost wiped out. We are doing these things now."
Zuo Wenxuan nodded: "The arrangement at that time was that after Liangshan was wiped out, a group of people were trained and two to three people were thrown into the green forest every month. They were often motivated by lack of money, greed for fame, and a desire for bravery and ruthlessness.
To cover up, in fact, as long as you dare to fight hard, you will be hired soon."
"So there's no definite news yet?"
"The situation on the mountain road is a bit chaotic this year." Tie Tianying said, "After the internal strife in the Fair Party last year, Zhou Shang was first defeated. Countless desperadoes under him were scattered. By the beginning of this year, we noticed that many people were eating knife-edge food.
People entered Fujian from the north. When they wanted money, their first choice was to kill officials. Some wealthy families were using this method to recruit troops. The people we threw out would not be able to contact the core figures of these wealthy families for a while, and we could not be sure whether they would return.
What clans are involved?"
"With some sects, we are now 70% sure." Song Xiaoming said.
Cheng Zhouhai waved his hand: "It is not appropriate to ransack homes and kill people for the time being."
After he said this, Song Xiaoming nodded and said no more.
On the side, Tie Tianying took a stack of files from the desk.
"Apart from the fact that Chen Shuangran was showing off in the city, causing people to panic, there are two other things that can be confirmed at the moment. First, the information from the Pigeon House confirms that Pu Xingui and Cao Jinlong have come north to Fuzhou, and that on May 13th
, we once found traces of someone suspected of Cao Jinlong outside the city, but he was good at martial arts and finally escaped after injuring several police officers..."
"Secondly, although there has not been much action in the city for the time being, in places such as Putian and Jianou, some wealthy families have begun to encourage the bandits who had previously killed officials to come to Fuzhou, saying they wanted to get rich and powerful, although they cannot be seen for the time being.
Big shot, but as Xiao Zuo said, this should be another bigger smoke screen. The Green Forest people cannot become a climate, but to incite so many Green Forest people to come over, it is not Pu Xingui and Chen Shuangran who can
Things to do.”
As Tie Tianying spoke, he took out the case files one by one from the bag. Cheng Zhouhai picked them up and looked at them, frowning: "It seems to be about what everyone expected, another one, or several
The rich people should take advantage of this excitement to do something."
"There is nothing new in the world." Zuo Wenxuan said, "After arriving in Fuzhou, in more than two years, Mr. Tie personally destroyed more than 120 assassination operations, large and small, no matter how stupid he is.
, you should also gain more knowledge. According to what Mr. Ning said in the past, this matter cannot be done by relying on the mob. Forging iron is just to be tough on your own. To cause destruction in Fuzhou, it is either a direct descendant of the big family, or a few people who are trusted by Chen Shuangran.
, once there are more people, there will be no secrets..."
"But with so many people coming, we still have to make our own preparations after all. After Mr. Tie and Mr. Song exchanged information with us, we also activated some arrangements that we had in the past. The main customs clearance route is to enter Fuzhou from other places.
There are twelve routes in total, and two of them have been the most problematic in past investigations. I have been letting people go in private to let go of the rumors. In the past year, they have gained momentum and a lot of smuggling has been carried out.
Veterans, or people with some identity issues, mostly come in and out through these two roads, and since the beginning of this month, we have arranged manpower to keep an eye on these two roads, and we have indeed registered some suspicious people now..."
As Zuo Wenxuan spoke, he also threw out a file record.
Cheng Zhouhai nodded, and after a moment, he said: "So, that's all you know now?"
No one spoke anymore.
After a while, Song Xiaoming, who was the chief arrester, left first. Cheng Zhouhai, Tie Tianying, and Zuo Wenxuan were left in the room. Cheng Zhouhai took a sip of water and said: "The rain is about to come.
There was a lot of quarrel in the court today. It seemed that it was about His Majesty's marriage to a concubine. Some people said that Your Majesty should not marry a merchant's daughter, as this would lead to bad public sentiment. Some people said that His Majesty should not marry a daughter from an official's family, as it might lead to disaster for the relatives.
, but in fact, they all mentioned that someone was causing trouble secretly, and the rumors were so popular that they could fall into everyone's ears. It can only be said that it was caused by the current situation."
As the inner circle of the Fuzhou court, what he said was understood by the other two people in the room.
The emperor's purpose of accepting a concubine this time was to find some money from outside to fill the empty treasury. But when things came to a close, in order to win over friends and divide enemies, he spread some rumors to the outside world, saying that this time he would consider accepting a concubine.
The daughter of a local gentry official, a merchant's daughter, and a commoner's daughter were married. The rumor also said that once the concubine entered the palace, the emperor would forget all the past grudges.
On the other hand, although there are fixed quotas for the daughters of gentry and merchants, there are huge possibilities for the daughters of common people. Or, the royal family is short of money now, and the quota of three concubines may not be changed.
Four... In short, in addition to collecting money, the emperor also used a method to divide various clans in Fujian, and there were always some people who were anxious about this matter and wanted to fight back.
"But the root cause lies in the maritime trade fleet after all." Zuo Wenxuan said, "If the imperial fleet comes back in the second half of the year, even if our sighs are relieved, it is now the most anxious thing in the hearts of all parties.
At that time, people were in panic. It was not surprising that this woman, Chen Shuangran, actually had some ideas. The various rumors she spread actually happened to hit everyone in the court when they were most anxious. Everyone felt that something had happened.
It’s not surprising, then it’s really easy for something to happen.”
"I can guarantee your majesty's safety inside and outside the imperial city," Tie Tianying said, "but for the moment, I'm really not sure of catching people like Pu Xingui and Chen Shuangran."
Cheng Zhouhai waved his hand: "Actually, everyone knows that behind Chen Shuangran and others, it is not just one family or two who are covering up for them. If they want to rebel, they dare not do it openly. Pu Xingui and Chen Shuangran are the ones they set up."
Under the guise that the fleet will come back in the second half of the year, the imperial court will be able to relax for a while, so it can’t help but take risks. After thinking about it, the most critical time recently is the period of accepting concubines..."
"We feel that we need to prevent several possibilities at the same time." Zuo Wenxuan said, "Chen Shuangran seems arrogant, but the way she shows it is actually not bad. As the daughter of a pirate, although she seems to be favored by various wealthy families,
Utilize, but at the same time, are they also using these wealthy families? The Green Forest people cannot rely on them to do big things, but they rely on the clans behind them to mobilize people from all over the country who have killed official officials to go into Fuzhou to cause trouble. This is what we need to separate no matter what.
Strength to prevent problems.”
"At the same time, Chen Shuangran must have his own plan. I think he will either use elites or direct descendants. This is the second layer of problems we need to prevent. And in the previous news, although it has not been
Confirmed, but the enemy is targeting the eldest princess, Mr. Li and us envoys returning from the southwest. They may attack the surrounding areas first when there is no hope of assassinating His Majesty. This is indeed a consideration that requires vigilance."
"As for the third level... will the wealthy people behind Chen Shuangran completely trust Chen Shuangran? With Pu Xingui and Chen Shuangran deliberately creating two layers of smoke screens, what are these wealthy families planning?
?This is something that we haven’t noticed much yet. In fact, if we just go up and down and mobilize some gossip officials to write letters and have a few quarrels, that would be the simplest problem..."
It was almost noon, cicadas were chirping on the trees outside the yard, and there was almost no wind. The three people in the room chatted for a while, and after the basic outline of the conversation was outlined, Cheng Zhouhai returned to report to Jun Wu.
In fact, everyone has already noticed that before the sea trade fleet returns in the second half of the year, the entire imperial court may be hit by waves of shocks.
For some large families who are accustomed to the power of their clans, everything is already clear. The existence of the new king is not in their interests.
So before the dust settles, they must take risks.
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The midday sun made the city of Fuzhou swelteringly hot.
Ning Ji and Qu Longjun wandered around the city, and went to have dinner at a restaurant on the west side of the city by the river. The sun was bright, and the pedestrians and vendors on the street were all lazy. The windows on all sides of the restaurant were open, and there was a riverside view.
A gentle breeze blew in, half of the sun shone in, and shone on the edge of the table. They were satisfied with their meal. They sat by the window and looked at the scenery near the city. The cicada's cries also came in. It was a lazy and peaceful afternoon.
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"The Jiangnan I thought about when I was young...is what it looked like."
Qu Longjun smiled and told him about her childhood. She had a beautiful oval face and had dimples when she smiled.
Ning Ji looked at her and remembered the idiom "I'm happy to miss Shu", and then felt that I had discovered the true meaning of the idiom.
My homework has improved again.
Fuzhou is also pretty good...
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When leaving the courtyard, Zuo Xingzhou left a simple code message.
He and his sworn brother Zhan Yunhai were walking through the streets of Fuzhou.
I also prepared some back-ups.
According to Zhan Yunhai's prediction, Huang Shengyuan would not take action against him, but the food provided by Pu Xingui, Chen Shuangran and others may not be so delicious. This time, if he goes over in peace and harmony, it will be fine if he fights for his life with them.
, but if there is any mess, the two brothers must be prepared to leave.
Although his identity cannot be disclosed, Zuo Xingzhou actually has no dissatisfaction with the two people's sworn relationship. Zhan Yunhai is very loyal and has a temper that suits him. The two parties have had quite satisfactory cooperation several times in the past. He has previously
I thought that if there was a chance, I could persuade him to change his ways and return to the right ways. If they formed a partnership in the future, they might not be able to defeat Xiao Hei and Laizi, who were known as the "dark and crazy twins" in Southwest China.
But this is all for later. The most important thing right now is, after all, the information about Chen Shuangran and other bandits.
After the imperial court took control of Fujian, the new emperor learned from the painful experience and determined to revitalize the country. The development of the study of things and the promotion of maritime transportation were secondary. The most important thing was that he was even making preliminary preparations to enlighten the people in many directions. For the people who returned from the southwest,
In fact, this is what excites them the most and makes them more willing to work hard.
Among the "four peoples" in the southwest, nation is the slogan calling for unity, while people's livelihood and civil rights are the actual interests. However, the realization of these two items, the most fundamental core, still depends on the "people's wisdom" of the entire society. People's wisdom cannot
With promotion, things are temporarily handed over to the hands of the people - just like farmers' land equalization time and time again from ancient times to the present - and will eventually be plundered.
As a returnee who received education from the core circle of the Southwest, even if he has learned a lot in theory, he probably knows that what Mr. Ning wants to do is to systematically improve the entire society by means that have not been seen in thousands of years, and ultimately make people
Some benefits can be held in the hands of the people. In this process, indeed, no one can tell which step is correct.
The emperor really wanted to enlighten the people's wisdom and eventually move towards "constitutional monarchy". The court in the southeast was actually the "comrade" of this huge social reform initiated by the southwest. In this way, he could win the sincere support of those who had returned from studying in the southwest.
help.
In other words, there may be a small possibility that if one day the Southwest moves too fast and collapses, who knows that the Southeast Court, which has occupied the "legitimacy", will not bring the entire society into the "constitutional monarchy"
It's a new era.
Moving from the southwest to the southeast, everyone in the Zuo family has experienced the magnificent events. In fact, they also want to become the protagonists.
The whole process is certainly difficult.
Especially in Fujian, even Zuo Xingzhou can feel the fierce friction in various local policies. Every episode of the struggle for power is far from gentle, and as time goes by
After a year or two, the various major families finally gradually adapted to the imperial court's style of play, so starting from April, Chen Shuangran, Pu Xingui and others launched a counterattack.
These people must be found out and killed as soon as possible...
According to the rules of the green forest, after finding the contact person that day, his identity was checked and he was led through several streets and alleys.
After further confirming that no one was following them, the two got into the carriage and walked a long way with the carriage closed.
Finally, we headed south of Fuzhou and left the city.
That afternoon, the two of them were led to a place in front of a village in the south of Fuzhou.
This should be the private residence of a large clan. When the carriage stopped, it was already inside the residence. A man who looked like a housekeeper handed over to the coachman again, and then led the two of them toward the inside.
Soon after, the two entered the rear courtyard.
It was almost evening. This was a courtyard with a rockery and a pool. There were two rows of tea tables in the middle of the courtyard. When he saw the person above him, Zuo Xingzhou's heart started to beat faster.
, I saw the two people at the front, one of whom was clearly Ura Shinkyu, who had a clear image in the government, and the girl sitting next to him had slightly dark skin, but had a delicate and beautiful appearance. She was presumably from the rumored family of a great pirate.
Chen Shuangran.
He originally thought that he would have to go through many hurdles before he could finally gain trust and get in touch with these two people who were brought to the forefront. Who knew that things would go so smoothly? He adjusted Huang Shengyuan's nature among the gangsters in his heart.
and status, and then looked to both sides.
On both sides were some green forest figures with different backgrounds. Zuo Xingzhou noticed that the first person on Pu Xingui's side was Cao Jinlong, the "hero" who was famous for killing yellow dogs. Headed by him, Zuo Xingzhou also The two people who can be recognized are the Fujian knights who followed Cao Jinlong and made a name for themselves. As for the other side, the first, second, and third seats are all unoccupied, and the next three people There are two men and one woman. Apart from being armed with weapons, they don't have many characteristics at the moment.
The housekeeper brought Zhan Yunhai and Zuo Xingzhou to the back, and Chen Shuangran in front clapped his hands: "Easy to teach, as all the heroes know, these two young heroes are little girls, and they were introduced by a very trusted uncle. His helper, ‘Tiger Shark’ Zhan Yunhai, and another ‘Hunyuan Axe’, Zhou Xing…”
Chen Shuangran's voice had a strange pause. After introducing the two people, the two of them greeted everyone with fists clasped in accordance with the rules of the world. After that, Chen Shuangran spread his hands again and began to introduce other people in the yard to them. people.
"... Mr. Pu, the first one who needs no introduction is probably Cao Jinlong, the 'Hero of the Four Seas'. Cao Yingxiong, I don't know if you have seen him in the past... Cao Yingxiong, down there, Qian Ding, the 'Wenhou Sword' Among them, his swordsmanship is famous all over the world..."
As Chen Shuangran continued to introduce like this, Zuo Xingzhou kept it in his heart, and naturally clasped his fists and looked up at each person for a long time. Just as the people on Pu Xingui's side were about to finish the introduction, Chen Shuangran's eyes suddenly became fixed. .
The eyes of the others suddenly changed.
Standing in the center of the field, Zuo Xingzhou and Zhan Yunhai suddenly felt their hairs stand on end.
At this moment, a figure appeared silently behind the two of them.
The two of them almost immediately drew out their swords and axes and struck back.
But he saw everyone in front of him smiling. The smile was complicated, a little respectful, and seemed to be a little flattering. Chen Shuangran smiled and said: "Master, you are back."
"Um……"
What appeared from behind was a long nasal sound. Zuo Xingzhou turned around and saw a tall and thin bald monk. His eye sockets were deep-set and his divine light was profound. His face and hair were The skin on his body appears smooth and delicate. At first glance, he looks like an old monk, but if you look closely, you can't tell how old he is. This is a symbol of extremely high internal skills.
Since leaving the southwest, Zuo Xingzhou has rarely seen a master with such a high level of cultivation. Even Tie Tianying, who is currently guarding Ouchi, may be inferior to him because of his busy schedule. point.
I saw the monk holding a steaming handkerchief in his hand. He stood only half a step away from the two of them, lowered his head and wiped his hands with a dull voice.
"It took me some time to go to the toilet. I hope I didn't disturb your discussion, but I don't care about that anyway."
"That's right, the master's Dharma is superb, casual and natural, which is admirable." Chen Shuangran smiled, then introduced Zhan and the two on the left to the monk, and then introduced each other to the two.
"...Haojiao two have learned that what you are seeing in front of you is a figure who is as powerful as Beidou in the world of martial arts. In the past, he once debated martial arts with the 'Iron Arm' Zhou Tong, and is a peerless master who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Lin Zongwu, the master of Manichae. The abbot of Yangui Temple in the North, the divine monk——"
"——Master Tunyun!"
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Swallowing clouds...
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After Chen Shuangran finished speaking, Zuo Xingzhou quickly grasped this layer of information in his mind.
Just about to give it up...
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Monk Tunyun raised his eyes, raised his right palm forward, and then chopped it down...
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Confusion flashed in Zhan Yunhai's eyes, and he tried to retreat towards the rear...
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Zuo Xingzhou's heart roared. At this moment, some training in the southwest worked. Although he didn't know what happened, he almost subconsciously pulled out the ax from behind and struck forward with all his strength -
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With a bang, the ax intersected with gold and iron, and the internal force rolled back was like a huge wave. The ax flew out. Zhan Yunhai yelled "Ah" and was grabbed by the chest and pulled towards him——
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Zuo Xingzhou pounced with all his strength, and the next moment, he was tearing, punching, elbowing, and retreating... The two sides were fighting madly in an instant. Everything seemed to be a wild reaction between life and death. At a certain moment, Zuo Xingzhou's head banged.
With a sound, the vision in front of him shook, and his body fell out. Still in the air, he almost tried his best and subconsciously threw the other ax in the direction of Chen Shuangran -
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There was another bang, and across the field of vision, the sleeves of Monk Tunyun's robe were raised high, like the wingspan of a giant bird, flying the ax into the sky.
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Zuo Xingzhou rolled around on the ground a few times and managed to stand up. At this time, all the warriors in the courtyard had stood up and gathered in all directions. He turned his head and Zhan Yunhai was vomiting blood more than ten feet away. He was yelling curses.
With confusion in his eyes, Zuo Xingzhou's mind was still buzzing as he heard voices coming from the front.
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"...We agreed to remove their weapons, why didn't Miss do it?"
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"Haha... little girl, I also want to see the power of the holy monk..."
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"Why - our brothers are here to sell their lives, why did you harm me -"
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In the courtyard, everyone seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and there was silence for a moment. Chen Shuangran raised his chin slightly and looked this way.
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"I heard that Brother Zhan has a secret friendship with Sister Xiang'er, the eldest daughter of the Huang family... When we met today, the 'Tiger Shark' lived up to his reputation. He is indeed a heroic figure, which is heart-warming..."
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"so what--"
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"That is to say, Sister Xiang'er is a lady, but her heart flutters when she sees a man. She is really an unruly bitch..."
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"...Huh?" Zhan Yunhai was a little confused.
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"It is said that 'Tiger Shark' Zhan Yunhai has a strong character. If he doesn't get what he wants, he will kill his whole family. Uncle Huang family was worried, so he had to ask us to kill you. Alas, such a hero died young.
, I think...it's all the fault of that bitch, Sister Xiang'er."
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Zhan Yunhai was stunned for a moment, and then he understood the reason for the whole thing. On the other side, Zuo Xingzhou sighed in his heart. At this time, he heard Chen Shuangran's voice continuing to sound.
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"However, as the saying goes, good will be rewarded with good and evil will be punished with evil. Sister Xiang'er's beauty is a disaster after all. It is wrong after all. It is also why she happened to hear the Huang family's uncle's plot to kill you a few days ago. She tried her best to
I wanted to come out to report the news, but I accidentally died. This is really... retribution. She killed you today, but God took it away a few days ago. Master, you said this is the so-called retribution.
Is it legal?"
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Zhan Yunhai's expression froze there. Even Zuo Xingzhou was a little dazed at this moment. In front of his field of vision, Monk Tunyun raised his hand and seemed a little unsure of how to answer. Chen Shuangran's voice came faintly.
Come.
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"That's why, for Huang Shibo, you have to die...hehehe, the little lady really likes your look now..."
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"Ahhhhhhhhhhhh-"
Zhan Yunhai roared and rushed forward——
Zuo Xingzhou also rushed up at the same time.
In front, Monk Tunyun's iron palm fell down, and everyone around him gathered around.
Shortly after the evening, Zhan Yunhai's back was broken and his intestines were cut open in a thick pool of blood. The woman with whom he was destined to be private for life was already waiting for him on the road to hell...
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The leaves are rustling, the courtyard is in order, and the occasional waves outside Fuzhou City soon return to calm.
Carriages entered the city from outside the city, and farmers came and went, far away from the disputes between clans and the court. In Fuzhou City, people lived their own lives, and it still looked like a peaceful time.
Secret actions always come with a price.
Just a few days passed, and it was approaching the end of May. Ning Ji and Qu Longjun were running a stall in Yinqiaofang, and they would occasionally think of them.
"That bitch...hasn't bothered me for a few days..."
The crowded night market is lively but also boring, and the smell of fish often comes from not far away.
The typhoon has not yet arrived.
It’s more than 10,000 words, and I’ve overturned it N times. I originally wanted to split it into two chapters, but I’d better post it directly. Well, I’ve basically hit the topic, and I can change the title of the next chapter.