Qin Xiao wondered whether the great Posara had an honest temperament or was heartless. The disciple he taught so hard was killed, but he was only sad for a day and then nothing happened.
But if this is the case, it is really a good thing for me, as I don't have to worry about Mahavasara coming to seek revenge.
"I have said everything that needs to be said." Eulji Wonban looked at the old monk in black and said: "Master, I just want to tell you that the purpose of inviting General Qin to Bohai is to eradicate Yuan Gaijian. Sorry.
Let me bluntly say that getting rid of Yuan Gaijian will not only be beneficial to Bohai, but will also do more good than harm to your Tang country."
The old monk in black just ate the rice balls slowly and said nothing.
He eats very slowly, chewing every bite carefully.
Eulji Yuanpan glanced at Qin Xiao, and then continued: "Yuan Gaijian has not only increased taxes on the people during these years, but also used those taxes to recruit troops. With the strength of Bohai, it is enough to be self-sufficient without recruiting troops.
Bao, and as a vassal state of the Tang State, as long as he did not provoke the Tang State, there was no need to worry about other forces attacking Bohai. In doing so, everyone knew his ambition. He was waiting for the opportunity to attack the Tang State. His grandfather was killed by the Tang State, and Yuan Yuan
The Gai family has a bitter hatred against the Tang State, and he will avenge this revenge sooner or later."
"You mean, if Yuan Gaijian is killed, Bohai will not covet the Tang Dynasty?" Qin Xiao asked.
Eulji Wonban nodded and said: "The Lord Yeongzang has always been kind to the Tang Dynasty and hopes to see the friendship between the two countries for generations. As long as Yeon Gae Gun dies, the Yeon Gae family will collapse immediately, and then the King will
Even if he regains control of the government, he will never be an enemy of the Tang Dynasty." Staring at the old monk in black, he said: "Master is compassionate and worried that the death of General Qin in the Bohai Sea will cause war between the two countries. But in my opinion, if Yuan Yuan cannot be eliminated,
"Gai Jian, sooner or later the two countries will be at war with each other, and then life will be in ruins. To exchange the lives of General Qin and a few of ours for generations of friendship between the two countries, avoid war, and save countless lives, isn't this true mercy?"
"You didn't ask me if I was willing?" Qin Xiao said angrily.
Eulji Wonban smiled and said: "If you are really a good man who serves the country and the people, you should die resolutely."
Before Qin Xiao could say anything, the old monk in black had already put the last grain of rice into his mouth, then pointed at the roasted deer and asked, "Do you still want to eat?"
"Master, do you want to eat it?" Eulji Wonban asked.
The old monk in black shook his head, looked up at the sky, and said, "It's time to set off, let's go!"
Everyone, including Qin Xiao, was stunned.
"Where to go?" Yanyan couldn't help but ask.
The old monk in black stood up, covered his bald head with his cloak again, clasped his hands and said: "Of course we are going to the seaside pier. Aren't you going to return to the Bohai Sea by sea? Where the old monk goes, it is more convenient to travel by boat.
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Eulji Yuanpan was even more shocked and said: "Master, where are you going?"
"Wait a minute." Qin Xiao also stood up and frowned: "Master, you are here for me. Do I know what you are looking for me for? If you are here to save me, I will be grateful.
I only hope that Master can take me back to Guangning as soon as possible. After I go back, I will repay you heavily."
The old monk in black smiled and said: "The old monk is not here to save you, nor is he here to kill you. He is just entrusted by someone to take you to a place."
"I don't understand you."
"Someone is waiting for you." The old monk in black sighed: "The old monk owes him a favor, and the old monk wants to repay the favor and agree to do this last thing for him. Once this is done, the old monk and he will no longer owe each other anything.
, you can do what you want to do.”
"Who is waiting for me?" Qin Xiao was even more confused: "What is he waiting for me for?"
The old monk in black smiled and said: "It's not that the old monk is hiding something, it's just that the earlier you know some things, the more distressed you will be. In this case, it's better to know it early than to know it late."
Before Qin Xiao could speak, Eulji Yuanpan frowned and said, "Master, I've been talking for a long time, do you still want to rob Qin Xiao?"
"Let's go!" The old monk in black did not argue and said calmly: "Using Qin Xiao as a bait to assassinate Yuan Gaijian, no matter whether it is feasible or not, the old monk advises you to give up and think of another way. You are the members of Mahabasa.
Under the sect, and you are young and have a lot of cultivation. If you practice hard, you may be able to achieve greater achievements in the future. Don't give up halfway." After a pause, he continued: "Follow the old monk to the seaside pier and send the old monk off.
Cheng, then go back to Bohai."
Eulji Yuanban and Yanyan looked at each other. Although they were unwilling to give in, they had already fought and knew that the old monk in black in front of them was a master of the Great Heaven Realm, and they could not be his opponent in any case.
After the old monk in black finished speaking, he stopped talking and walked to the mule cart. He patted the end of the wooden box with one hand. The wooden box immediately flew out of the cart and landed on the ground. The old monk's figure floated up.
, actually sat unceremoniously in the car, clasped his hands and chanted sutras softly.
Eulji Yuanpan pondered for a moment, glanced at Yanyan, nodded slightly, and then said to Qin Xiao: "General Qin, let's go."
Qin Xiao was furious. He had hoped that the old monk in black would be a reinforcement before, but as soon as the old monk said a few words, he understood that this old bald donkey didn't seem to be a good guy.
Not to mention that his internal strength was sealed by the medicine, even if the medicine disappeared, he would be no match against the old monk or the two assassins.
But he was also curious as to who could make the old monk, a master of the Great Heaven Realm, look for him, and why did that person want to see him?
Eulji Wonban put away the roasted deer and put them on the cart, and then got on the front of the cart. Yanyan also got on the cart and sat on the cart. She tried her best to distance herself from the old monk, but the cart was not big and could not be opened.
What distance.
Qin Xiao knew that it was better to be honest in his current situation, so he also got into the car. There happened to be an empty seat between the old monk in black and Yanyan, so he could only sit between them.
No one said anything after that. The old monk in black kept his eyes closed from beginning to end. Yanyan also turned her face away and did not look at Qin Xiao. Eulji Yuanpan drove the car honestly. Qin Xiao just felt very bored.
, but I don’t know what to say.
However, although Yanyan deliberately kept a distance, the cart was narrow, so she and Qin Xiao were quite close, and the fragrance emanating from her body was refreshing.
The cold wind was blowing, and the cultivation of several people was not weak. Although Qin Xiao was not lucky, he had not lost his true energy after all, and his physique was not weak, so he could withstand the coldness of the night.
The southern part of Liaoxi County is adjacent to the sea. Ninghua Port is the second largest seaport after Changsheng Port in Liaodong. There are many fishing boats and merchant ships entering and leaving the port dock every day.
The area around Ninghua Port relies on fishing for a living, so during the fishing season, there are fishing boats all over the coastal waters.
However, from autumn to spring, almost all fishing boats will be anchored on the coast, and no fishermen will go out to fish after winter. First, drift ice will appear on the sea, and fishing boats are likely to fall if they accidentally hit the drift ice.
The ship was destroyed and everyone died.
In addition, most fish will enter the hibernation period during this season, and even if you venture out to sea to fish, you will not gain much.
Not only fishing boats, but also commercial ships will not go to sea in these months unless they have to.
Trade between the customs and the Northeast is carried out simultaneously through land and water, especially in the Jiangnan area. Many goods are transported by merchant ships. Before winter, there are many merchant ships coming. However, once winter comes, in order to avoid risks, goods are rarely transported to sea.
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The cargo of a merchant ship is valuable. Once it hits drift ice or even encounters a cold storm, it can even cause some merchants to lose their money. Therefore, no one will take this risk unless it is absolutely necessary.
When Qin Xiao arrived at Ninghua Port, he looked around and saw that the masts of various ships were densely packed like a forest.
Ninghua Port is also very prosperous. There are many inns and shops on the shore, not to mention wine shops and teahouses, as well as gambling houses and brothels. There is also a government office here that is responsible for managing the port. It is stationed with a small team of sailors.
But it is enough to maintain order in the harbor.
There are also several navy warships parked at the pier. In addition to maintaining order in the port, they also patrol the sea from time to time. After all, there are bandits in the mountains and at sea. There are also many islands scattered on the sea. Many strongmen have landed on the islands to become bandits.
, each has its own warship, cruising the sea like a ghost. Once it encounters a lone and easy-to-deal with merchant ship, it will snatch the goods, and even directly seize the ship and the people, and demand ransom from the ship owner.
When they were at their most arrogant, pirates even attacked docks directly, but this was a long time ago. Back then, pirates were rampant at sea. The imperial court sent naval forces to eliminate pirates. They fought for several years and almost wiped out all the powerful pirates at sea.
The pirates who managed to escape huddled on the island and were no longer as arrogant as before.
Ninghua Port is a mixed bag of fish and dragons. Many pirates can even disguise themselves and land to purchase various needed supplies, then have fun and leave in style. As long as you don't cause trouble at the port, no one will bother you, even where you come from.
There will be no officers or soldiers to investigate.
After all, those who disembark are either transporting goods or spending money for fun, which is beneficial to the prosperity of the port.
Along the way, the old monk was speechless, and Eulji Wonban rarely spoke. Although Qin Xiao often wanted to break the silence and take the initiative to find topics, the other three seemed to have no interest in answering. Everyone had their own thoughts. Qin Xiao
In all my life, I have never been so useless.
At dusk, after arriving at the port, Eulji Wonban respectfully said to the old monk in black: "Master, it's getting late. Do you want to rest here for the night?"
"This is a place of right and wrong, so there is no need to stay." The old monk in black said with a smile: "Where is the boat under Dixia? Let's board the boat directly."
Qin Xiaoqi asked: "How does the master know that he has a boat here?"
"They want to take you to the Bohai Sea and return from the sea. There will naturally be ships here to pick you up."
Eulji Yuanban smiled and said: "Master is really good at predicting things. Yes, we do have a ship waiting here. Since Master wants to leave as soon as possible, let's board the ship." He abandoned the mule cart and led the way to the dock.
, but it was easy to find a boat. This boat was not very big, but the cabin was not too small, and it could accommodate more than ten people.
Some people on the boat showed joy when they saw Eulji Wonban and Yanyan returning. They released the sampan and several people boarded the boat one after another. After Qin Xiao uploaded it, he looked back at the shore and sighed in his heart.