Qin Xiao raised his head, looked around, and was about to take off his mask when Suzaku shook his head and said, "Follow me!" He led Qin Xiao into a corridor on the side of the central hall, and then entered a house.
Qin Xiao was a little curious when he saw the bottles and jars in the room. Suzaku lit the oil lamp on the lampstand, then closed the door and said: "These are patent medicines that can treat various diseases. They are the island's medicine storehouse. I
I'll find you some medicine to apply on your wounds." He walked over and carefully looked for suitable medicinal materials.
"No need." Qin Xiao walked over, stood behind Zhuque, and said softly: "Shang Fu helped me apply the medicine, and it worked very well. Not only did it stop the bleeding, but I don't feel much pain now." He smelled the fragrance emanating from Zhuque's body.
Youxiang really couldn't control it, and tried to hug Suzaku's waist from behind, but she still held back in the end.
Zhuque seemed to feel something, and paused for a moment, but randomly found the wound medicine, handed it to Qin Xiao and said: "This is better than the one I just applied to you."
Qin Xiao knew that Zhuque had good intentions and took it, then took off his mask and said with a smile: "Aunt Ying, how about you help me put it on?"
"Oh?" Suzaku hesitated and nodded slightly.
Qin Xiao smiled, shook his head and said, "No need for now, we'll talk about it later."
"It's all thanks to you that Tianzhai can be saved." Suzaku sighed quietly: "I originally thought about living and dying with Tianzhai, but I didn't expect you to show up...!"
"Didn't I say that no matter what the situation is, I will take you away safe and sound." Qin Xiao couldn't help but reached out and wanted to hold Zhuque's hand, but Zhuque moved away calmly, and there was a picture on the side.
He sat down on the chair and asked: "Do you think you can stop the imperial army this time?"
"There is a saying in the art of war. If you know yourself and the enemy, you can win a hundred battles without danger." Qin Xiao said: "At least we now know a lot about the Forbidden Army and have a certain advantage. But...!"
"What?"
Qin Xiao frowned and said: "You also know that the various factions have different ideas. The temporary alliance is nothing more than a powerful enemy. It would be fine if they can successfully defeat the Forbidden Army. Otherwise, once the situation becomes passive, the morale of these people will easily collapse. They are not
The officers and soldiers have been trained, and many of them have been fighting for days, and their morale is already low. What I am most worried about is that these guys will suddenly disperse."
"Then do you have any countermeasures?"
"They are all veterans of the martial arts. No matter how much you talk to them now, they will collapse when they should collapse." Qin Xiao said: "The only way to boost their morale is to win the first battle and inflict heavy losses on the Forbidden Army. All factions
Winning the first battle will definitely boost morale and give you confidence. Even if you encounter an unfavorable situation again, you will not collapse quickly." Staring into Suzaku's charming eyes, he said: "Although I thought of a way, they were all present just now.
, didn’t say it out loud.”
"Why don't you tell me?"
"The Dragon Scale Imperial Army are the most elite soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. I believe that many of them are loyal to the Tang Dynasty." Qin Xiao sighed: "My strategy is a bit sinister. Once used, many people will be killed or injured. Look.
It’s really unbearable to see so many soldiers of the Tang Dynasty die here.”
Zhuque said: "Since Tantai Xuanye ordered them to attack Penglai Island, for the Imperial Army, the military order is like a mountain, and they will definitely come to the Tianshi Palace at all costs. So you are merciful to them, but they will not be gentle to them.
We are merciful. I also believe that many of them are still loyal to the Tang Dynasty, but you must not forget that the Tang Dynasty is no longer the Tang Dynasty you thought. These people were bewitched by Tantai Xuanye and have become Tantai Xuanye.
Ye's lackey is also a murder weapon in Tantai Xuanye's hands." He paused and sighed softly: "You and Tantai Xuanye are already incompatible. Sooner or later there will be a battle, and then the Imperial Army will all be your enemy.
On the battlefield, would you still be merciful to them?"
"I know what you said makes sense." Qin Xiao smiled bitterly and said, "Maybe I'm really not suitable to lead an army, and I can't be ruthless."
When Zhuque heard this, his expression softened and he said, "It's not a bad thing to have a benevolent heart. Many people are willing to follow you, isn't it just because you have a chivalrous spirit?"
Qin Xiao laughed, thought for a moment, and then said: "Aunt Ying, do you think Haotian is lurking on Penglai Island? In addition to Kuhai and those people, is there anyone else from the Queen Mother Society who is ambushing Penglai Island?"
"The main island alone has a radius of a hundred miles, and there are many small islands around it. If they really want to hide, it will not be difficult." Suzaku said.
Qin Xiaodao: "There is one black magpie left alive. I have people guard it. This person is Haotian's disciple, but he claims to have never seen Haotian. There is a guide between them and Haotian. But
Little is known about black magpie docking and attracting people."
"Black Magpie, can you tell me there are others on Penglai Island?"
Qin Xiao shook his head and said: "He actually doesn't know much. I also believe that he does know a limited amount." After a pause, he said: "Not only do they know very little about Haotian, but Ku Hai is a eunuch and Black Magpie is also one.
Nothing is known.”
"Eunuch?"
"After Ku Hai died, his body was inspected and he turned out to be clean." Qin Xiao said: "Ku Hai's cultivation level is actually not too weak. Logically speaking, since he can be favored by Haotian, he can become the king.
One of the three great generals of the mother association, his background must be extraordinary, there is no way such a person can purify himself without any reason."
Zhuque frowned and said, "Then what do you think his background is? Since he is a eunuch, could he have anything to do with the palace?"
"This possibility cannot be ruled out." Qin Xiao said: "Unless it is absolutely necessary, no one will enter the palace to be a eunuch. Kuhai is only in his forties. This age is definitely not retiring from the palace and returning home. Generally speaking, the age
No, without special permission, it is unlikely that the eunuch would want to leave the palace. He can become General Kuhai, so he is naturally a shrewd person. Such a person will definitely do well even in the palace, plus his poor skills
If he is weak, he will be vigorously cultivated by the eunuchs." He explained: "The North Courtyard, the Ziyi Prison and even the local supervisory army are all controlled by the eunuchs and require a large number of talents. If Kuhai was born as a palace eunuch, with his
With your talent, it’s not difficult to find a position.”
Suzaku nodded slightly and said: "Is it possible that he offended someone in the palace or committed something, so he was expelled from the palace? Because of this, he had a grudge against the palace, so he joined the Queen Mother Society and followed Haotian to take revenge on the palace?
"
"Of course it is possible." Qin Xiao said: "But Ku Hai's cultivation is not weak. He must have practiced martial arts for many years. If such a person really committed a crime, would the palace let him go easily?" Wei Yi pondered and said.
: "It may not be easy to trace his origin. As far as I know, in addition to the inner palace, if you are granted the title of king, there will also be many eunuchs in the palace to serve you."
Zhuque said: "The Li family has been bloodbathed, so how can there be any royal title? Even Xiahou Yuanzhen was only made a duke. It seems that only one person has been made a king in the world today."
"Jingnan King Murong Changdu!" Qin Xiao blurted out.
Zhuque nodded and said: "Exactly. Murong Changdu is the only prince in the Tang Dynasty and the only king with a different surname. This person's specifications are based on the prince's title. There should be eunuchs in his palace."
Qin Xiao was a little surprised and said in a low voice: "Aunt Ying, does the sea of suffering have something to do with southern Xinjiang?"
Murong Changdu, the king of Jingnan, was hiding in southern Xinjiang. Among the eighteen states of the Tang Dynasty, the two states in southern Xinjiang were both under the control of the Murong family.
For the imperial court, the southern border was a greater threat than the Xiling and northern tribes.
In order to stabilize Murong Changdu, the current saint granted him the title of King of Jingnan. Although Murong Changdu publicly professed his vassalage to the imperial court, in fact he ceded territory to stand on his own. He also had a brave and capable Southern Xinjiang army under his command. The imperial court
In order to prevent the southern Xinjiang army from invading north, the Southern Army was established. In order to prevent Murong from southern Xinjiang, the imperial court spent a large amount of money every year to maintain the southern frontline defense.
Everyone knew that Murong Changdu was very ambitious, but in fact the Murong family had no way out.
Everyone knows that he has a disloyal heart. Once he compromises with the court, or even releases Ma Nanshan, the result can only be disaster. After all, the court will never allow the Murong family to continue to dominate southern Xinjiang.
Given the opportunity, we must be ruthless with Murong.
Zhuque mentioned Murong in southern Xinjiang at this time, but it also made Qin Xiao immediately think of a possibility. Since General Kuhai is a eunuch, is it possible that he is from Murong Changdu?
If Kuhai and Murong Chang are related, is there also the shadow of the Murong family behind Haotian?
The Murong family is trapped in southern Xinjiang. If they secretly support the Queen Mother, they will cause trouble in the Tang Dynasty, divert the attention of the court, and even create opportunities for the southern Xinjiang army to move north. This is not impossible. At least the Queen Mother will cause trouble everywhere.
It will definitely be of great benefit to Murong in southern Xinjiang.
"Without evidence, it's difficult to judge." Suzaku shook his head and said, "But the background of the sea of suffering is certainly not simple."
Qin Xiao sighed: "Ku Hai is dead, and it's hard to trace his origins. Now I'm only worried that besides Ku Hai's people, the Queen Mother will still have others lurking in Penglai Island. If these people have something secret
Conspiracies are really hard to guard against.”
"You don't need to think so much." Zhuque said: "You have united all the factions in the world, and you will deal with the Dragon Scale Forbidden Army first. Since Kuhai's conspiracy has failed, Haotian will not be able to plan a bigger conspiracy for a while.
Let’s just be more careful.”
Qin Xiao said with a smile: "What Aunt Ying said is that after all, Penglai Island is the land of Tianzhai. Our Tianzhai has the right time and place. The various factions have united and we have harmony. Haotian can't do anything he wants to do.
easy."
"Do you think of yourself as a member of Tianzhai?"
Qin Xiao said: "Aunt Ying is from Tianzhai, and I am naturally from Tianzhai. You and I will advance and retreat together regardless of each other." He walked up to Zhuque seemingly casually, raised his hand and put it lightly on Zhuque's shoulder.
He went up and said softly: "Does Aunt Ying think I shouldn't be from Tianzhai?"
Suzaku turned his head slightly, glanced sideways at the hand on his shoulder, and said calmly: "What are you doing?"
"No." Qin Xiao calmly withdrew his hand, "I just want to get closer to Aunt Ying, so that I feel at ease."
"Funny words." Suzaku glared lightly and asked, "You just said that there is a way to ensure victory in the first battle. What method is it? Let me tell you."