Zhang Yu looked at Zhu Xuanshou and said, "I have something to ask Xuanshou. Patriarch Yuantong appears this time. According to what Xuanshou sees, is it his own will or is there someone pushing him behind the scenes?"
Last time it was the loss of the Jinliang Ding, and now Patriarch Yuantong showed up. He didn't believe it if he said that this matter had nothing to do with it.
Among them, the most suspicious person is none other than Master Bai Xiu.
This person had both been a disciple of that higher cultivator and had also studied under Zhu Xuan, but he was later kicked out by Zhu Xuan, who probably knew something about it.
Zhu Xuan said: "I know what Xuan Zheng wants to say, but some things involve many things behind them. If Xuan Zheng can go further, he will understand."
At this time, he started to press his hand on the Heavenly Refining Veil, and he saw bursts of bloody and evil aura floating in it. After a while, what was left was transparent and warm inside and out, almost as if it were nothing.
A wisp of crystal cloud yarn.
He stretched out his hand and the object floated towards Zhang Yu, and said: "I have driven away the bloody and turbid air in it. Last time I took the Qingyang Wheel back, Xuan Zheng couldn't think of any magic weapon that could be used to take advantage of it. This object
It has some power, you might as well put it to use."
Zhang Yu immediately understood that he didn't want him to ask any more questions, so he simply gave him this gift.
However, Zhu Xuanshou didn't want to say it, and no one could force him to speak. Based on what Zhu Xuanshou said last time, it might be that Master Bai Xiu was involved with some people in Xuanting behind his back.
After he changed his mind, he bowed his hands and did not pick up Yun Sha at all. He turned around and left the Crane Hall.
Zhu Xuanshou stood there, motionless for a long time.
After a while, Taoist Mingshan came up and said, "Xuanshou, Xuanzheng has left."
Zhu Xuanshou said quietly: "You go there for me and tell him that there are some things that can be done and some things that cannot be done. If he goes too far, even his teacher's kindness will not be able to protect him."
Master Mingshan said yes, bowed, and then retreated.
After Zhang Yu left Xuanfu, he went to Kaiyang Academy. Years ago, in order to guard against Patriarch Yuantong, he had been stationed at Fangtai Academy and had never returned.
Along the way, he was also thinking about it.
He must find out whether Master Bai Xiu was involved in the loss of Patriarch Yuantong and the Jinliang Ding. The fact that he just refused to accept Yun Sha actually showed his attitude.
But now the most important thing in person is Shuangzhou.
He must try to find clues about the creators and find out the matter. Because in terms of harm, once something goes wrong with the creators, the damage that can be caused is immeasurable.
Only half a moment later, he returned to Kaiyang Academy and landed in front of his golden platform.
Just then he pushed the door open and walked in, only to see Mr. Miaodan squatting on a nanmu frame nearby. He meowed at him, jumped down again, and came to his feet with his tail raised. He leaned over and stretched out his hand to rub it, and found that
After not seeing each other for so many days, this little ocelot has grown up a little.
Li Qinghe also came out at this time and said happily: "Sir is back."
Zhang Yu nodded.
Qing Xi heard the sound and hurried out. When she saw Zhang Yu, her face was full of joy and she saluted, "Well, sir."
Zhang Yu looked at the two of them and said, "I've been away for a long time. How are you waiting?"
Li Qinghe replied: "Reporting to Sir, things are going well lately, especially Qingshu. After being taught by Sir, his sword skills have become more and more outstanding, and he has been invited by the academy to be an assistant teacher."
Qing Xi also said: "Qing Xi is also very good. I have learned a lot of dishes recently. I will invite you to taste it later, but your husband is not around all the time. Qing Xi misses him so much."
Zhang Yudao: "I just came back this time to take a look. There are still things that need to be resolved at Fangtai. I can't go back until the matter is settled. You should be more careful. If you have anything, please write to me and let me know."
Li Qinghe said: "We have written it down, sir, don't worry, we can take care of ourselves."
Qing Xi nodded.
Zhang Yu stayed in the academy for a long time and tasted some of Qing Xi's newly learned dishes. On the second day, he set off back to Fangtai Station.
He had only been back for two days, but he saw that there were spaceships coming and going in the Tianjiyuan compound, and it was obvious that the military fortress had started to be rebuilt.
He thought in his heart that the military government may not have really confirmed the news he had delivered this time, but that it might have some new reliance.
However, since Patriarch Yuantong was eliminated, it was assumed that there was nothing going on in the Xuan Palace here. He didn't pay much attention to it and went back to the inner room.
This time after the battle with Patriarch Yuantong, he also came up with a lot of ideas, which he needed to retreat into and sort out.
As for the Tianjiyuan station, they were cautious in the first few days. After a month passed, because they never encountered any accidents, they became completely relieved.
As their actions speeded up, more and more military forts and boat rooftops were erected on the wasteland, and more and more flying boats arrived from the military mansion.
After Zhang Yu left the customs in February, he received news that more than 10,000 people had been stationed in the newly built military fortress.
The specific amount of military force used in this expedition to Shuangzhou is still unknown. Judging from some information he learned, the number of soldiers will probably not be less than 500,000.
To mobilize such a large number of troops, the preliminary preparations alone will take at least two to three months, and the actual attack may not be launched until May or June.
Therefore, taking advantage of this spare time, in addition to practicing, he would occasionally go to the depths of the wilderness to try to find some relics that might be hidden.
On this day, when he returned from abroad, the disciple who was responsible for guarding the inner hall came to report that a general from the military government had visited a few days ago. Since he was not here, he left a letter of greetings.
Zhang Yu asked the disciple to go down, walked into the inner hall, picked up the sticker on the desk, opened it and took a look, and saw the word "Cao Du" written on the place where the name of the greeting card was. He thought to himself:
Turn around and immediately know the identity of this person.
Under the Qingyang Military Mansion, there are three major Chinese armies, named "Sharp Attack", "Fighting Fighting", and "Strengthening" respectively. There are also foreign military units, which are usually stationed in various states and counties. These are all standing supplies.
, but there is no title except for the Chinese Army.
Cao Du, on the other hand, has General Ruijie, who leads the entire "Ruijie Army" and has more than 20,000 elite soldiers under his command.
This person's status in the military government is only lower than that of the captain, and he can also be regarded as one of the top officials of the military government. This time he attacks Shuangzhou, and this person may be in charge of the specific battle.
In this case, it is necessary to meet him. After all, attacking Shuangzhou requires the cooperation of both parties.
After handling some mundane matters in the inner hall, he walked underground to the military headquarters.
The newly built Junfu Fortress is located in the northwest of Fangtai Station, fifty miles away from each other. When viewed from the sky, it forms a triangle with Fangtai and Tianjiyuan Stations.
Because before he came to the military headquarters, a message from the light was sent out in advance, so after he stepped out of the horse road, the people from the military government were already waiting there to greet him.
You can see the group of soldiers standing on the Chidao platform. They are all full of energy and standing upright.
The first person was a young man wearing a military robe. Next to him was a beautiful young woman, also wearing a military robe, with gloves holding a sword at her waist.
When the young man saw him coming out, he smiled and saluted, and said, "Zhang Xuanzheng, long time no see."
Zhang Yu replied with a salute and said: "It turns out to be Master Chai. It has indeed been a long time since we last seen each other. Have you returned to the Sharp Attack Army again?"
This Commander Chai was He Mu's teacher Chai An. Zhang Yu remembered that he was originally a military commander in the Sharp Attack Army. Later, he was expelled for violating military regulations and became the commander of Kaiyang Academy.
Chai An sighed: "Yes, this time it is thanks to General Cao that I can return to the army." He turned sideways and said, "General Cao is waiting for Xuan Zheng in the hall at the moment."
Zhang Yu nodded and followed him along the spacious avenue to the main hall. Entering the main hall, he saw a man in his fifties standing here, with many military sergeants standing on both sides.
This man has an elegant face, a beard, and is dressed in a green shirt. His skin is slightly rough, and his finger joints are thick. What hangs around his waist is not a sword, but a long mace with a red tassel.
Chai An took a step forward, stood beside him and said, "Xuan Zheng, this is General Cao."
General Cao came up, raised his hand and saluted, and said solemnly: "My lord, Cao Du, Xuan Zheng is polite."
His attitude at this moment was very polite, even respectful, which made the young military officers around him look at each other in confusion, and at the same time they were a little angry and unconvinced.
Cao Du ignored them and invited Zhang Yu to sit down in the inner hall. After a few polite words, he mentioned the conquest of Shuangzhou.
"Thanks to Xuanfu's previous notification, we learned that Shuangzhou is currently reinforcing the fortress city. However, we cannot let Shuangzhou continue to build it so smoothly. This will definitely increase the difficulty of the army's attack. Therefore, I would like to ask
Zhang Xuanzheng is sending men to help us raid Shuangzhou."
Zhang Yu thought for a moment that this was undoubtedly a correct strategy, so he said: "I will send a fellow Taoist over later to discuss this matter with you."
Cao Du hurriedly said: "Thank you very much Xuanzheng."
After the two talked for about half a summer, Zhang Yu stood up and left. Cao Du saw him off in person until they reached the gate of the military residence before turning back.
When he returned to the hall, he saw several military cadets standing there and asked in surprise: "What's wrong with you?"
At this time, a young military commander came up and clasped his fists, saying: "General, I have something that I don't understand. Why did General Cai just be so polite to Xuanfu Xuanzheng, almost, almost..."
Cao Du looked at him and said, "Whatever you want to say, just say it."
The young military commander gritted his teeth and said, "The general's attitude towards this person is almost flattering!" After saying that, he lowered his head, as if he was letting him be dealt with.
At this time, the sound of pindrops could be heard in the field.
Chai An shouted: "Marquis Lu, you are so brave!"
Cao Du waved his hand.
As one of the senior officials of the military government, he also came from the period when the turbid tide came, and he had some knowledge of Xuanfu. However, he also knew that due to various reasons, some of the younger military officers below may not understand it.
He said calmly: "I have my own reasons for how I do things. As subordinates, you just need to follow them. One day when you sit in my position, you will be able to understand why I do what I do. But I
But I remind you to wait.”
At this point, his tone became a bit stern, "When we conquer Shuangzhou, you should restrain your little thoughts and don't do anything bad to me, otherwise don't blame me for messing with your heads."
