In December, it would have been snowing in the capital long ago. If it was in the north, it would be even colder. Every household would stay at home and enjoy the fruits of a year's labor. However, in the south, although it is also cold, there is no sign of it. There was not a trace of ice or snow, and only the white mist exhaled when breathing out showed that the weather was indeed cold at the moment.
"Mingde, we are about to arrive in Tengzhou, what do you think the outcome will be this time?" Although He Zhenting is older, he is a little uncertain about the situation at hand.
Che Mingde was also silent. It had been more than a month since he set out from the capital. The journey had been steep and there were still some small twists and turns. I guessed correctly that these small twists and turns were all obstacles deliberately set up by someone in the south to delay the group's departure. pace.
Seeing that he was silent, Pang Zhong, who was in the same car, reminded: "This is the biggest case I have handled since I was at the Supervisory Desk. Your Excellency pays more attention to it than before. Although these few have been here only a few days, But I have never met Mr. Zuo Futai. You all know how determined Mr. Zhang is this time. The previous obstruction also shows that things are not easy to handle this time. Although there is a Zhennan Army in the south, the Zhennan Army is not there. Tengzhou is in Chengzhou, with Tangzhou in the middle, and there is Shangzhou to the west of Tengzhou. Among the surrounding areas in the southeast, Shangzhou seems to be the most remote, but it is the richest along with Tangzhou."
"Your Majesty has no choice but to put the army in Chengzhou. After all, Chengzhou is the only one that has connections with the two countries. Although he has given orders for the Zhennan Army to send some troops, he is afraid that this will irritate people in other states. "Che Mingde saw it very clearly.
Pang Zhong also nodded and said: "This is a conspiracy. We are dealing with the Moh family this time, but the southeastern states are connected together. If the Moh family is betrayed, then your majesty may use a gentle strategy, otherwise..."
Pang Zhong did not continue, but his opinion surprised Che Mingde. The supervisory censor, who was only about thirty years old, actually had such a keen vision. No wonder Zhou Sai and Yang Man were both left in the capital, and the old man Zhang Feng Wei took him with him.
He Zhenting and Gao Haiyang glanced at each other and then at Cha Mingde. Cha Mingde said calmly: "It's okay if the other party gives in. If the other party is ready to take action, everyone should pay attention to safety. Let's deal with the previous obstacles. explain……"
Before Che Mingde finished speaking, the carriage suddenly stopped.
"What's going on?" Pang Zhong stuck his head out and asked.
"Sir, there is no way to cross the bridge in front, and I don't know if it was destroyed." Soon a soldier ran over to report.
This time, not only some officials went south, but also five hundred imperial troops and light cavalry were dispatched.
Hearing this, everyone shook their heads. Such things happened more than once or twice along the way. Otherwise, they would have arrived as early as December along the official road.
"It's already noon. Why don't you go out and get some air? You'll be holding your breath while sitting in the carriage." Gao Haiyang suggested.
It was true that everyone felt uncomfortable sitting in a carriage all the time. Although people were riding horses or carriages along the way, it was really bumpy and uncomfortable.
Ahead is a small river that is not very wide. There was originally an arch bridge on the river, but now the bridge deck has collapsed. Although the river is not very wide, the water is very deep, at least horses cannot cross it easily.
"We have been on this journey for a long time. We are about to reach Tengzhou, are there still some twists and turns?" Gao Haiyang sighed as he looked ahead.
"Gao Yushi, stop complaining and stop for something to eat. The carriage has already prepared these things for bridge construction and road paving. I think we can continue moving forward after eating." He Zhenting took the dry food from the Huotou Army at this moment. Gave it to him.
Gao Haiyang took a piece of cake and took a bite. Just as he was about to say something, the ground suddenly trembled and a "boom!" came from the front. The man who was already laying the bridge deck fell into the river instantly, while he was still standing. The bridge piles on both sides also fell down, and it is unknown how many people were killed or injured.
This was the first time for such an incident to occur, which also surprised many people. The faces of Che Mingde and several others who were not far from the river also turned gloomy.
Xiang Fei had been following Che Mingde as a bodyguard, but when an accident happened in front of him, they also came to the side of several people.
"This is not an accident. I'm going to find Mr. Zhang." Che Mingde looked over there and said with certainty.
Hearing this, several people also had some differences. He Zhenting explained: "Mingde is also half a Taoist. I'm afraid he discovered something."
This was the first time other people had heard about this matter, and they couldn't help but look a little strange when they looked at Che Mingde.
Zhang Feng had already arrived at the bridge. Many people were guarding him. When he saw Che Mingde coming, Zhang Feng also took the initiative to ask: "What? What did you find?"
"The vibration just now was caused by someone casting a spell." Che Mingde confirmed.
"How can you be sure?" a person standing next to Zhang Feng asked.
This person is also from the Tianshi Mansion, and can be regarded as a very powerful mage in the Tianshi Mansion. His name is Wang Quanshu, and he was specially sent to accompany him this time.
"I felt the subtle changes in the vitality of heaven and earth after borrowing the method," Che Mingde said.
After hearing this, Wang Quanshu opened his eyes wide, looked at Che Mingde with an incredible look and said: "You are talking nonsense. How old are you to be able to sense the world?"
Che Mingde had no time to talk nonsense with him and said directly: "Send someone to take a look."
"You two go and see if there are any traces of spell casting." Wang Quanshu immediately ordered his two disciples.
The two people ran away quickly, and not long after, they both emerged from the water and followed: "Master, there are indeed traces of spell casting, but the action is quite secretive. Most of the casters are proficient in water arts."
Wang Quanshu was also shocked when he heard his disciple's answer. He frowned at Che Mingde and said, "What is your origin?"
"Master Pu and I have been in the north for many years and have learned a lot." Che Mingde also realized that some things needed to be explained, but he didn't know how to explain it. But he knew that what he just discovered should be amazing, whether it was his father As a teacher, I have mentioned before that there are some things that need to be hidden, but now I have somewhat uncovered them myself.
"It's impossible, not even Pu Luzhen can do this." Wang Quanshu stared at Che Mingde, as if he must get to the bottom of it.
"My uncle is Lin Wuniu." Che Mingde thought for a while and then said.
"Lin Wuniu, Lin Wuniu, the Heavenly Master who was canonized by Kun Kingdom's Dharma Assembly when he was less than twenty years old?" Wang Quanshu was a little moved this time.
"Not bad." Che Mingde admitted again.
But when Wang Quanshu looked at Che Mingde, there was something strange in his eyes.
"Master Wang, Che Yushi has an extraordinary background, and he will soon be Taiwei Liang's son-in-law." Zhang Feng seemed to have noticed something, and reminded him specifically.
Wang Quanshu realized something this time and did not ask any further questions.