After packing up, Li Xin'an quietly left the military camp with Murong Bai, Xiao Xuangan and Ye Qinglan early the next morning.
The only one who saw them off was San Yu. The two brothers walked side by side for a long distance. San Yu patted Li Xin'an on the shoulder and said:
"You must have kowtowed too much to the master."
"Yeah." Li Xin'an nodded, "This old man doesn't know how to come out to see me."
"Inaction is on the wrong track. Children share the same fate. Master doesn't want to act like a little child."
Sanyu said in a deep voice: "It's a long way to go to Tianshan Sect, and we are going to the Western Regions. Remember not to cause trouble."
"Your junior brother, do I look like a troublemaker?" Li Xin'an's expression was subtle.
Sanyu did not joke with him, but said solemnly:
"The Jianghu forces in the Western Region are chaotic and complicated, and the customs are very different from those in the Tang Dynasty. If you are not careful, you will offend people you shouldn't offend. Remember, you just need to feel at ease along the way, no matter what you see
, don’t pay attention to whatever you hear.”
"In the Western Region, the Tianshan Sect is the leader of the martial arts world. As long as you arrive at the Tianshan Sect, you can relax."
Ye Qinglan asked curiously: "Brother Sanyu, if we see injustice in the world, can't we help?"
"It's best not." Sanyu sighed, "Even if someone is beaten to death in front of you, or someone runs up to you, grabs your clothes, and begs you to save him, don't worry about it."
"How could this happen?" Li Xin'an asked in confusion.
"If you really can't stand it, think carefully about the other person's background and strength. If they look like someone from a small sect, then kill them. You must eradicate them and don't be merciful. Don't even think about sending them to the government.
, In the Western Region, at least within the Tianshan Sect’s sphere of influence, the Yamen is the least effective thing.”
Sanyu said in a deep voice: "If the other party seems to have an unfathomable background, then don't take action. The other party is most likely a subordinate sect of the Tianshan Sect. Feel at ease, Mr. Murong, tell your identity, the other party will not dare to neglect you.
of."
"Can't we punish him?" Xiao Xuangan asked with a frown.
"Don't conflict with them before arriving at Tianshan Sect and meeting Xu Hanying."
Li Xin'an was speechless and said: "I didn't expect that the Western Regions would be so chaotic. I also know a lot of merchants from the Western Regions in Chang'an. From what they said, they think the Western Regions are a very good place."
"You can travel thousands of miles to Chang'an with precious treasures. Do you think those people are ordinary people in the Western Regions? There are hundreds of countries in the Western Regions, big and small. In fact, they are all in similar situations. The domestic polarization is serious, and only one in ten rich people.
Owning 90% of the wealth and land in the country. Under this situation, the people of the Western Regions within the Tianshan Sect are actually living a pretty good life. It’s just that the forest is big, and it is inevitable that there are all kinds of birds, and some small sects are doing evil things.
, Tianshan Sect just turned a blind eye and closed one eye."
"It seems that this Xu Hanying is also a hero." Li Xin'an nodded and said, "Brother, I remember it, we will pay attention to it."
"That's good." Sanyu gave Li Xin'an a warning look, then looked at Murong Bai, clearly expressing his intention to ask Li Xin'an to stop Murong Bai at the critical moment.
"After seeing you for a long journey, we must say goodbye eventually. With peace of mind, we can stay here." Sanyu waved goodbye.
"Brother, I will come again today next year." Li Xin'an's face was filled with a bright smile, "As long as you are still here, I will definitely come!"
Sanyu smiled softly: "Boy, the world is big, and there are places you have never been to. It's hard to get out this time, so don't go back. Take a good look at the world. It doesn't matter if you don't do some things.
, God will help you."
"If this great river and mountain is affected by the war, what's there to see?" Li Xin'an turned the reins and said:
"I never believe in God, I only believe in myself."
Sanyu watched his retreating figure and stood there for a long time before returning to the Chengyang Army garrison.
At this time, Pei Min had been waiting at the camp gate for a long time.
"Leaving?"
"Gone."
Pei Min stood with his hands behind his hands, turned around and walked back to the camp: "Did you tell him everything you told him?"
"I've made it clear, but whether Xin'an will listen or not is up for debate." Sanyu smiled, "In the past, Xin'an might have listened. But now, he has changed a lot, and he has those friends around him. It's hard to guarantee that he will."
They will not draw their swords to help when there is injustice on the road and cause trouble."
"Oh... this kid, why do you have to go to Tianshan Sect? It's your fault that you insist on mentioning this!"
"Yes, yes, blame me, blame me." Sanyu spread his hands helplessly, "What's the matter? Xin'an is also gone. Is it time for the Chengyang Army to retreat?"
"Well, here's the order. The army will be repaired for three days and then withdraw to the Zhulan River Camp."
…
Five days later, Li Xin'an and the others finally saw the city wall of Fengzhou City.
"Seeing the people living and working in peace and contentment, I suddenly felt that the narrow escape on the battlefield was worth it." Li Xin'an said with a smile while walking on the streets of Fengzhou City.
"Where should I go to find Zhou Bian?" Murong Bai asked.
"Have you forgotten where we stayed when we first entered Fengzhou?"
"Nancheng, Yuelai Inn."
Several people rushed to Nancheng and dismounted in front of the Yuelai Inn.
The familiar waiter was greeting guests in front of the inn as usual. When he saw the faces of Li Xin'an and others, he hurriedly put on a smile and greeted them.
"Hey, gentlemen, long time no see!"
Li Xin'an raised her eyebrows: "Xiao Er, why are you waiting here all the time?"
"Hey, I can't hide it from the young master. I have been told to wait for you here a long time ago." The waiter said enthusiastically, "Four good guest rooms have been prepared. Young master, please come inside."
Li Xin'an and others looked at each other: "Where is that person?"
"You mean the young master who helped you book a room this time?"
"Yes." Li Xin'an smiled, Zhou Bian was indeed here!
"He is waiting for you guys in the room. Master, please wait a moment. I will go and invite him."
Li Xin'an was sitting in the lobby of the inn, watching the waiter excitedly run up to the second floor.
Not long after, a familiar figure appeared at the top of the stairs.
The five people looked at each other and smiled in unison.
"Brother Zhou——"
Li Xin'an raised his wine glass high: "Long time no see."
Zhou Bian sat opposite Li Xin'an, holding up his wine glass with a complicated expression.
"Yeah, long time no see."
Several people sighed. It had only been more than twenty days, but it felt like a lifetime ago.
In these twenty days, tens of thousands of people died, establishing the victory of the Tang Dynasty in one fell swoop. They thought they were just witnesses, but by various chances and coincidences, they became witnesses.
After three drinks, Li Xin'an finally asked his question:
"Brother Zhou, after killing Ashina Shigemitsu on the battlefield, why did you suddenly disappear?"
Zhou Bian gently rubbed the wine glass and replied: "I originally wanted to assassinate the woman Yelu Hailan in the chaos, but I didn't expect the Khitan army to be defeated so quickly. After that, I chased the Khitan people all night
, just killed her."
"Did you kill Yelu Hailan?" Li Xin'an said in surprise, "Isn't it the seventh prince of Khitan, Yelu Shi, who did it?"
"I did it, Yelv Shi gathered the remaining defeated generals of Yelv Hailan." Zhou Bian said, "Before I left the Mengyin River Camp of Khitan, I met Yelv Shi secretly. He was listening.
After he said that I was the one who shot him, he became furious and wanted to kill me, but I told him that I could help him kill Yelu Hailan and eliminate this serious problem for everyone in the Khitan royal family. He immediately agreed happily.
.”
"Oh, it seems that the fight between the Khitan people and their roommates is more serious than that in the Central Plains."
Zhou Bian lowered his eyes: "Actually... among the Khitan royal family, the most outstanding woman is Yelu Hailan. She has an extremely huge ambition, which is to gradually transform the Khitan into an empire like the Tang Dynasty and change the nomadic existence of the Khitan.
Way."
"But this is almost impossible." Li Xin'an said, "Khitan grassland is not suitable for planting at all."
"That's why she colluded with An Lushan. Yelu Hailan wanted to split the Khitan and create an empire of her own. Relying on the junction of the Khitan and the Tang Dynasty, it could provide her with a steady stream of food and give her
Bring high-quality forage and war horses. If you advance, you can attack the Tang Dynasty, if you retreat, you can defend the Khitan."
After hearing this, Li Xin'an sighed: "What a strange woman. If she succeeds, I'm afraid that the Khitan and the Tang Dynasty will never have peace in the future. As a woman, I don't know whether she is lucky or unlucky."
Zhou Bian lowered his head and said no more. Ye Qinglan's mind was busy and he had long sensed that there must be some relationship between Zhou Bian and Yelu Hailan. He made a silent gesture, and the others drank alone.
.
"Um... didn't the army say any punishment for me?"
After a long moment of silence, Zhou Bian asked.
"As Ge Shutai said...there are indeed many people who hate you to the core." Li Xin'an smiled bitterly, "Before we left, the army had conquered the Mengyin River Camp, and all the prisoners inside were killed when they talked about you.
And then quickly.”
"That's it..." Zhou Bian took a sip of wine and said, "I really deserve to die."
"But you killed Yelu Hailan after all." Xiao Xuangan said in a deep voice, "Everything you did was worth it."
"But it is indeed unforgivable."
Li Xin'an patted Zhou Bian on the shoulder and said with relief: "It's all over."
"Maybe." Zhou Bian shook his head and smiled bitterly, "You know, since I joined the Chengyang Army with you, I have liked the atmosphere in the army very much. I have even made up my mind to kill An Lushan with you.
I joined the army to serve. But now... maybe I will never have this opportunity again."
Li Xin'an didn't know how to comfort him. After the awkward silence, Zhou Bian was the first to change the topic.
"Forget it, don't talk about me anymore. What are your plans next?" Zhou Bian asked, "Are you going south back to the Central Plains?"
"No." Li Xin'an shook his head and said, "We are going to Tianshan Sect for a visit."
"Tianshan Sect?" Zhou Bian frowned, "What are you going to do there?"
"Two purposes."
Li Xin'an said in a deep voice: "The first one is my selfishness. My master had a fight with Xu Hanying, the leader of the Tianshan Sect three years ago, and he suffered internal injuries. This time I went to the Tianshan Sect because I wanted to ask for advice.
I can't beat Xu Hanying, but I still don't look down on his disciples."
"The second one is to get some benefits for Brother Xiao."
"This trip to the world can't be all for me. Brother Xiao's sword was broken the last time he fought against Xuanyuan Youpeng, and he never had a weapon. Tianshan Sect is the largest swordsman in the world, with countless famous swords in the sect.
This opportunity, it is also a good thing to help Brother Xiao get one."
"That's it." Zhou Bian nodded and said, "I heard that there is a treasure place underground in the Tianshan Sect. People in the world can practice there with twice the result with half the effort. It is said that the Tianshan Sect rose to power because of that treasure place. If you have a chance, you can go there to practice.
"
Li Xin'an smiled and said: "Well, of course I will go if I have the chance, but I guess Tianshan Sect won't be so generous. We shouldn't stay in Tianshan Sect for a long time, and we will have to leave in about ten days."