In the illusion, Yunjing took the lead and walked in front, saying: "Master, Brother Huang, it is still far away from the center of the illusion. There are many of us. It is not convenient to move quickly in the illusion. It will take a lot of time. Everything we see now
They are all false. Even if everything you smell, touch, and hear tells your heart that it is true, the fact is that it is all false. Don’t worry about it. Just follow my footsteps. It is best to move forward in my footsteps.
, don’t hesitate even if there are stone walls and cliffs in front of you, otherwise you will easily get lost in the illusion.”
Illusions can deceive people's senses and distort their six senses, so Yunjing had to remind them again and again.
Yunjing can see through illusions from the perspective of telepathy. If not, he would never set foot in this illusion unless he had to. His curiosity is not that serious.
In the illusion, only relying on the six senses, everything is real. If you step into it rashly, once you get lost in it, unless you are lucky, you will not know how you died in it.
"Jing'er just leads the way, we have a sense of discretion," Li Qiu said calmly.
A group of people, including Li Qiu, who could be sent by Emperor Dali to greet General Yang and the others, would not have a rock-solid mind. With Yun Jing's reminder, they would naturally not get lost in the illusion and follow Yun Jing closely.
The pace is.
Although they were calm on the surface, they were still shocked by everything in the illusion. Everything was 'real', they could see, touch, smell, and hear, but they were all fake. If Yunjing hadn't led them,
No one here can guarantee that they can get out of this illusion.
However, even though Yun Jing led the way and explained to them the magic of the illusion, various situations began to occur to the group after they set foot in the illusion.
Some places clearly appear to be going uphill, but when you actually walk, you feel a sense of weightlessness. Some people were unsteady and almost fell. Fortunately, the people here are agile and adjusted quickly.
There was a stone wall in some places, and Yunjing crashed directly into it. However, the people behind him followed the same example, but felt that their heads were bruised and bloody. Yunjing had to stop and tell them that it was all sensory.
the illusion on.
There was obviously nothing in some places, but Yunjing told them that there was a huge rock there and they had to take a detour.
In some places, there was clearly a deep ditch on the ground, but Yunjing told them that it was flat ground. When they walked directly over it, in people's eyes, Yunjing seemed to be walking on flat ground in the void, but when it was their turn, their senses told them that they had fallen.
In the ditch...
In short, various situations kept happening, the speed could not be increased, and sometimes there would be unexpected sensory situations that caused them to loosen the rope and get lost. Yunjing had to let them stay where they were and find someone to come back and start the journey again.
In a fantasy world, one step may mean you are in a strange place to your senses.
Yun Jing had anticipated these situations, and was not surprised at all. It was just a bit troublesome. Fortunately, it was not a big problem. He was just a little slow, and he was still moving towards the center of the illusion.
Fortunately, the group of people are very adaptable. Apart from sensory illusions, as time goes by, they gradually become familiar with the magic of the illusion, and accidents gradually decrease.
"In this illusion, if you feel like you are dead, you will really die." Xia Tao looked at his hands and said thoughtfully.
There was a "bloody" wound on his hand, which was "cut by a sharp piece of sword grass." The wound could not heal and continued to bleed.
The wound was naturally Xia Tao's hallucination, but his senses told him that the injury was real, the bleeding was real, the pain was real, and even the loss of life force was real...
However, Yunjing told him that those were all false and an illusion, and the real him was not harmed at all.
Xia Tao chose to believe Yun Jing and didn't care about the wounds on his hands. Although everything was so real, Xia Tao had an innate mid-level cultivation level. Although the sword grass was sharp, how could it easily cut his skin?
That's why he said, "Death in an illusion is also a real death."
Although everything is an illusion, if 'consciousness is dead', how can people be immortal?
Li Qiu thought more. While following Yun Jing's footsteps, he looked at the illusion and said: "This illusion is extremely dangerous. Just the distortion of the six senses can kill people invisible, let alone the illusion itself.
There are countless dangers hidden, but what I want to say is that although this illusion is dangerous, it is also an excellent place for training. It depends on how to face the illusion."
After a pause, Li Qiu continued: "In this illusion, the six senses are distorted. Staying here for a long time can sharpen a person's senses and will. Of course, more people will be tortured crazy by the illusion.
People with weak minds cannot easily use this illusion to polish themselves."
"Of course, if you can break through yourself in this illusion, you will be able to make great progress in both academic and martial arts!"
Yunjing had to lament again that Jiang is still old. Of course, there is also the reason why Li Qiu himself is not a mediocre person. When ordinary people set foot in the fantasy world, they may think about how to protect themselves and how to get out, but Li Qiu thinks about how to make use of this.
Fantasy to improve yourself.
Yunjing had not thought so much before, so he said: "Master is indeed the first of the four great talents, and his vision is unmatched by ordinary people. None of us thought of using this illusion, but Master did.
"
"When did Jing'er learn to flatter you? I never taught you this as a teacher. The so-called leader of the four great talents, haha, was just a young and ignorant person who loved to be in the limelight. At the time, I thought it was quite glamorous, but now I think about it, it's a bit funny.
Over the years, I have grown old, and I am no longer as energetic as before. As for using this illusion, I am just talking about it, not taking it seriously. If I don’t pay attention, people will die. Even I, if I don’t have the scenery,
Even if you take your son with you, you can’t guarantee how long you can survive here.” Li Qiu shook his head and smiled.
"What my disciple said is true," Yun Jing said.
Young people love glory, the limelight, and comparisons. Take the so-called ranking of the four talented people as an example. Once you get older, think about it, it is just a childish performance when you were young.
Then Yunjing felt that his master was definitely being modest. Since he dared to propose using the illusion to hone himself, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to survive alone in the illusion as he said. He might really be able to hone himself here.
At this time, Xia Tao asked Li Qiudao: "General Li, now that we are at war with the three northern kingdoms, can we use this illusion? If we can lead the enemy into this illusion..."
He actually thought of using the illusion to destroy the enemy!
In fact, it's not impossible to think about it. Once the enemy enters the illusion, they don't even need Dali's people to take action. I'm afraid they themselves will be killed by the illusion. Even if they can survive in the illusion, if they can't get out, it is equivalent to annihilating the enemy.
Where is the army?
"His Highness said that using illusions to eliminate enemy troops is a good idea, but it doesn't work," Li Qiu shook his head and said.
Xia Tao did not think highly of himself. Instead, he humbly asked for advice: "General Li, can you tell me the reason?"
"There are two reasons. First, this illusion is within our territory, so it is impossible to lure enemy troops into the country. After all, once the enemy troops enter, how can we control their movements? Moreover, it is impossible to lure enemy troops into the illusion to eliminate them.
Ten or a few hundred, if you don't trap them, there is little point in over 100,000 people. The question arises. If more than 100,000 enemy troops are lured into the country, who will bear the consequences if they lose control? No matter how sophisticated the lure strategy is, if there is a slight mistake, the consequences will be
It is unbearable. Secondly, how many of our soldiers guarding the border have buried their bones in foreign lands without losing an inch of soil. If a large number of enemy troops are introduced, how will those soldiers who guard the border without losing an inch of soil feel? Especially those who have died for countless years.
If the soldiers are heroes and martyrs, if they 'see' the enemy troops entering the country, who will comfort them?" Li Qiu said seriously.
Hearing what he said, Xia Tao said with shame: "Sure enough, General Li has seen through it all, but this junior is making a joke."
"Your Highness, please don't say that. In fact, your idea is good, but you can't do it that way..."
Yunjing and the others entered the illusion in the morning. Due to the influence of the illusion, their speed could not be increased, and the distance from the edge of the illusion to the center was nearly two hundred miles. Various accidents, near misses and no dangers, it was almost dark until the afternoon.
Only then did Yunjing lead him to the center of the illusion.
"Master, Brother Huang, more than ten meters ahead is the center of the illusion. General Yang and the others have been there for more than 40 years," Yunjing stopped and pointed forward.
Nodding, Li Qiu looked at Xia Tao and said, "Your Highness, let's get ready."
"Yeah," Xia Tao responded, his eyes signaling to his subordinates who were following him.
Then, the people Xia Tao brought surrounded him and took off the package he brought. When the crowd dispersed, Xia Tao had already put on the golden python robe that represented the prince's identity.
Putting on the python robe that represents the identity of a prince, Xia Tao is no longer a gentle and graceful young master, but the noble and majestic second prince of Dali!
In addition to him, everyone else also changed their clothes and put up the honor guard representing the second prince. Even Li Qiu and the others put on their military uniforms.
Wearing majestic bright silver armor, Li Qiu pressed his left hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist. Seeing that everyone was ready, he showed off his red cloak, with a stern face, pointed forward and said: "Jing'er leads the way."
"General, Your Highness, please follow me," Yunjing bowed and saluted, turned around and continued to lead the way.
At this time, Li Qiu's identity is the general of Dali who holds an army, and Xia Tao is the second prince of Dali. Naturally, the etiquette must be regulated and cannot be as casual as before.
Not far ahead, it suddenly dawned on the group that they were standing outside the center of the illusion.
"We're here," Yunjing said, looking at the countryside-like scene ahead.
The second prince Xia Tao looked at this place and said: "If Mr. Yun hadn't reminded us, we would have definitely thought that we were still in an illusion, and this place can be called a paradise."
Because of the different identities of the representatives, Xia Tao also called Yunjing differently.
"Be on guard!" Li Qiu said in a deep voice as he looked ahead and felt the sharp auras.
He could clearly feel the fierce aura emanating from the people here and did not dare to be careless. He was responsible for Xia Tao's safety.
After giving the order, the next moment, Li Qiu and Xia Tao's guards protected them in the center.
At the same time, the arrival of Yunjing and the others was immediately noticed by the people living here.
It's true that no one has been here before, but never so many at one time. Almost everyone here was alarmed immediately. People were gathering in this direction. Unlike the last time Yunjing came, there was only one person.
people come into contact with him.
"It's him, Yun Jing, who left without obeying the rules."
"He actually went and came back again, and even brought people with him."
"Doesn't it mean that he can travel freely inside and outside the fantasy world!"
"How dare he come back?"
The people who gathered recognized the cloud scene in the crowd at a glance, and they started talking about it. At the same time, their eyes were fiery, as if they saw the hope of "seeing the sun again."
However, there were also some people with uncertain expressions, and some people who looked like they were waiting to watch the show with great interest.
Yunjing left that day in violation of the rules here, causing quite a stir. Even now, Yang Kaishan and others have not stopped 'chasing' him. They were ordered to protect things. Yunjing's departure went wrong, how can they let it go?
However, after Yunjing left that day, he left the illusion directly, so naturally they could not find anyone.
Those who were watching the show with great interest were waiting for Yang Kaishan and the others to deal with the returning Yun Jing. Should they kill him or continue to trap him here? If he didn't kill him, wouldn't it mean that others could be like Yun Jing?
Trying to leave the illusion?
However, those who were preparing to watch the show were ultimately disappointed, because with the arrival of Li Qiu, Xiatao and others, the rule of not leaving was meaningless.
Facing the gathering crowd, Li Qiu's eyes were complicated. He could see that many people still retained the military style in their actions, but they were all old.
They are Dali soldiers who have stood firm for an order for more than 40 years, from youth to middle age, until they are now gray-haired.
They dedicated their lives without any regrets.
Taking a deep breath, Li Qiu said loudly: "Where are the border troops in Dali Town? Where is General Yang Kaishan? Junior Li Qiu has come with His Majesty's order. Please come forward to hand over the situation."
As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd gathered over there stopped, and the scene seemed to freeze. No one spoke, and there was total silence.
Yang Kaishan was among the crowd, surrounded by soldiers who had been with him for decades.
At this moment, they paused and looked in the direction of Li Qiu and the others with stunned expressions. Then their hearts became sour, their eyes turned red and they were on the verge of tears, and their lips trembled, unable to say a word.
After more than 40 years of waiting, this day has finally arrived.
Gradually, the white-haired old men who had been guarding the frontier for decades, including Yang Kaishan, straightened their backs.
After a while, Yang Kaishan said loudly: "Yang Kaishan, the frontier soldier, is here!"
After he finished speaking, a group of gray-haired old men around him said in unison: "The officers and soldiers of the town border army are here!"
They yelled this sentence with almost all their strength, their veins showing, as if they wanted to shout out all their persistence, grievances and sorrows over the years.
Those who were not part of the town's frontier army stopped smiling and their expressions became astonished. Some young people and children born locally were still laughing and watching the show at first. At this time, everyone became quiet, confused and confused.
,Fear……
The local residents, except Yang Kaishan themselves, do not know the identities of Yang Kaishan and others.
To suppress the border army? What to suppress the border army?
Li Qiu felt sad when he thought about the experiences of these frontier troops over the years, but now was not the time to express these emotions. He took a deep breath and went straight to the topic: "Soldiers, you have worked hard over the years," and paused.
, he continued: "Everyone, please prepare to receive the order."
"Here!" Yang Kaishan stood up, clenched his right fist and slapped his heart heavily. This action was the military etiquette of the Dali Dynasty.
"Here~!" The other gray-haired veterans of the Border Army made the same move and shouted in unison.
The sound shook the sky, and at this moment, there was only this one voice in the whole world.
Next, Yang Kaishan said: "Everyone who has come from afar, please wait a moment until we are ready to welcome His Majesty's decree."
"Please," Li Qiu nodded.
Then Yang Kaishan selected a steady young man to come to receive Li Qiu and the others. As for the veterans of the border army in the town, including Yang Kaishan, they quickly went home to tidy up and prepare to receive the order.
Yunjing watched silently among the crowd. He was just the leader, but he was not idle either, but was secretly observing everyone.
When he came, Li Qiu said that maybe among the people here there were people from the Dajiang Dynasty who came to secretly look for the thing that Yang Kaishan and the others were protecting. Just in case, Yun Jing needed to observe it.
However, after careful observation, Yunjing could not detect anyone who had a problem. After all, even if there were people from the Dajiang Dynasty who had been hiding for many years, how could they be exposed so easily.
"Is it possible that people from the Dajiang Dynasty were hidden among the Zhenbian Army back then? This situation is not impossible. After all, they were just small soldiers back then. It is not impossible that they were sneaked into hiding by people from Dajiang in the chaos.
In addition, the younger generation born locally can be excluded, but those outsiders need to be careful..."
Yunjing said silently in his heart, don't be afraid of 10,000, just be afraid of the worst, there is nothing wrong with being careful.
Although it is inappropriate to doubt the veterans of the Border Army who have devoted decades of service, the thing they have guarded for decades is more important. Decades have passed. If something goes wrong now, then how many years have they guarded it?
What’s the point of ten years? If your faith collapses, you might not be able to live in this world anymore.
After guarding it for decades, something unexpected happened at the last moment. No matter how strong your mind is, I’m afraid it won’t be able to withstand that kind of blow...
Not long after, Yunjing and the others were invited to a spacious grain-drying field in the middle of a "village". They were surrounded by a circle of curious, excited and complicated people watching, silently waiting for the arrival of Yang Kaishan and others.
Everyone here, except for the young children, realized that they might have a chance to 'see the light of day again' when Yunjing and others arrived!
How could you not be excited?
How can you not be anxious?
After decades, what is it like outside? Can I really take a look at the outside world?
Especially those who were born locally are full of confusion. If they can go out, they don't know how to face the rest of their lives...
As night fell, bonfires were lit around the grain drying field, illuminating the place brightly.
Under the light of the fire, Yang Kaishan came with the white-haired veterans in neat steps. They held their heads high and dressed neatly.
After more than 40 years, they still retain the equipment of the original army and maintain it well. Now that they wear it again, this frontier army is back.
After more than forty years, they are still soldiers of the Dali Dynasty, still loyal to this country, and still caring about their mission and identity.
The grain drying field was quiet except for the crackle of the bonfire. Yang Kaishan and the others came to the front of Li Qiu and others, looking straight ahead with their heads held high.
Facing them, Li Qiu first motioned to the bodyguard beside him to carry a tray, and said loudly: "General Yang, this junior is currently the commander of the third-grade Thunder and Fire Army of the Great Li Zheng." After saying that, Li Qiu pointed to the person who passed him.
Tray continued: "There is the appointment document of the junior there. The military seal is the tiger talisman. I would like to ask General Yang to see it."
This is a necessary process to confirm the identity. After all, after more than 40 years, it is impossible for Yang Kaishan and the others to just believe a few random people and accept the next imperial edict. If they are impersonated, what will happen?
It's a big deal.
Yang Kaishan nodded, naturally he would not be careless at this time, and strode forward to carefully inspect the items in the tray.
This is a world with extraordinary power. Seal documents naturally have unique features to prevent forgery. Especially the higher the official position, the more unique the seal documents are. At a certain level, the seals on the documents have special features.
place.
After carefully screening Li Qiu's seal document, Yang Kaishan used his true artistic conception to identify it carefully, and it took a while to confirm that it was correct.
After all, after many years, the outside world is also changing, and the anti-counterfeiting aspects of the dynasty's seal documents have also changed, but some core elements have still been retained.
"Confirmed, Yang Kaishan, the fifth-rank commander of the Border Army, is here to see General Li." Yang Kaishan immediately clenched his right fist and put it on his heart and saluted.
"See General Lee", other veterans also saluted neatly.
There are differences between the upper and lower ranks in the military. It is normal for subordinates to salute their superiors. The rules are the rules, regardless of age or the special features of Yang Kaishan and others.
Li Qiu did not hold him up, but raised his hands in the air and said: "General Yang is exempt from courtesy, and all officers and soldiers are exempt from courtesy."
Yang Kaishan and the others put down their hands, and then, like Li Qiu before, Yang Kaishan had his document and seal brought to Li Qiu to confirm his identity.
After all, after so many years, these are the procedures that should be in place.
After confirming that it was correct, under the expectant gazes of Yang Kaishan and others, Li Qiulang said in a serious voice: "The officers and soldiers of the Border Guard Army have accepted the order!"
"The general is here," Yang Kaishan and the others said in unison, all uniformly kneeling on one knee and bowing their heads in silence, waiting for God's words.
Li Qiu respectfully took out a golden dragon-patterned imperial edict from the guard at the side with both hands. After spreading it out, he scanned it quickly and said in a serious tone: "The emperor is destined to be carried by heaven. The edict says:"
"I only heard that there is an army in Zhenbian. They have been away from Mubian for me for many years. They were ordered to do so in danger forty years ago. They have devoted themselves to their duties for many years and have wasted decades in the world. They have never forgotten their mission..."
Hundreds of eloquent words roughly elaborated on the decades of dedication and loyalty of these frontier soldiers. The emperor was very pleased and guilty, and fully affirmed their dedication to their duties and their sincere words over the years.
However, they did not mention the thing they had guarded all these years. It was not convenient to talk about it in front of other people.
The key is at the end, Li Qiudao: "You have served the country loyally, and the sun and moon can tell you how loyal you are, and you can learn from your loyalty and courage..." Special gifts are given to all the officers and soldiers who are loyal and righteous people, and they are promoted to the third level. They are also given to the loyal and righteous families of their origin.
The local government built the Zhongyi Arch, engraved his name, and passed down his name. The local government recorded the blood relatives of the descendants of the soldiers, introduced them to academic examinations, gave the soldiers fields and homes to farm cattle, supervised the local government, and gave Zhongyi Town to the Border Army.
No., the Ministry of War will reissue the military pay that has been owed for many years, triple the compensation, and give each of the officers and men a steel-forged sword, a set of fine iron fish scale armor, and the words "loyalty and righteousness" engraved on it... I admire this!"
After finishing speaking in one breath, Li Qiu gathered the imperial edict and stepped forward and said: "Commanders, please accept the edict."
On behalf of all the soldiers, Yang Kaishan took the imperial edict with both hands and said loudly: "The last general has accepted the edict, and I would like to thank my emperor for his kindness."
"The general will accept the order and thank my emperor for his kindness."
When the imperial edict was handed over to the other party, Li Qiu said on behalf of the emperor: "All the soldiers are safe."
In this way, the process of receiving the edict was concluded, and then Li Qiu said in a gentle tone: "General Yang, the items rewarded in the imperial edict have been quickly sent to Xieyang City from the capital. You can collect them soon after you return to Xieyang City.
In addition, you need to publish a list of information. Although the deceased soldiers cannot receive it in person, they will be sent to their families together with the pension. Your Majesty knows that your contribution will not chill everyone's heart. In addition,
In the places where the soldiers were originally from, there were also imperial edicts issued to the local officials to supervise various rewards."
"Your Majesty is thoughtful and has never forgotten us. All these years of hard work are worth it," Yang Kaishan said with red eyes.
The rewards in the imperial edict are not without grandeur, especially the fact that blood relatives can be admitted to the imperial examinations, which is enough to comfort them for their hard work over the years. Studying for the imperial examinations is something that countless ordinary people dare not even think about.
After some pleasantries, but they were not over yet, Li Qiu stepped back, took out another imperial edict and said: "The border troops of Zhongyi Town receive the edict."
"The end will be here", Yang Kaishan and the others once again knelt down respectfully and waited for God's words.
Li Qiu read out: "The emperor has been entrusted with the mission of heaven, and the edict says: The Zhongyi Town border troops have been loyal to the country for decades, but now they have suffered many losses. The army is ordered to be fully reorganized. General Yang will be responsible for responding to the matter. The Ministry of War must actively cooperate. Read this.
As all the officers and men are getting old and after reorganizing the army, if they need to disarm and return to their fields, all parties must not neglect this."
"After receiving the order, I would like to thank my emperor for his kindness," Yang Kaishan and others said in unison.
After he received the imperial edict, Li Qiu said: "General Yang, although it is not stated in the imperial edict, your Majesty's intention is that after the army is reorganized, if you continue to serve the country loyally, you will still be able to command this frontier army.
Once arrangements are made, report directly to the Ministry of War and they will cooperate. However, you are already old... In short, it depends on your own wishes."
"General Li, although we are old, our skills are still sharp and we can still fight for the country for another ten years!" Yang Kaishan said word by word.
Nodding, Li Qiu said: "This still depends on what you want. After all, after decades, it is normal for some people to want to go home. Your Majesty understands."
After saying that, Li Qiu looked at Xia Tao and said with a smile: "General Yang, the imperial edict has been read out. It is getting late today. We will set off back early tomorrow morning. This is His Highness the Second Prince. His Majesty sent him specially to greet you."
Xia Tao hurriedly stepped forward and said: "I have met General Yang. Soldiers, you have worked hard over the years. I am here to take you home."
He has not yet been crowned a king, nor is he a prince. If he uses my title at this time, he cannot call himself a loner, nor can he call himself the king.
"See His Highness the Second Prince, Your Majesty is interested," Yang Kaishan and others saluted with red eyes.
Although I had already made some guesses when I saw the second prince, but when I heard that the current Holy Emperor sent a prince specifically to greet them, all these years of efforts were worth it.
"General Yang is exempt from courtesy, and all officers and soldiers are exempt from courtesy." Xia Tao supported Yang Kaishan on the road.
After a brief exchange of greetings, Li Qiu said: "Okay, General Yang, please inform the others and let everyone get ready. We will set off early tomorrow morning and leave this place. Of course, if someone doesn't want to leave, don't force it. It all depends on your personal wishes."
After all, after living here for decades, it is normal for some people not to want to leave, so don’t force it.
Yang Kaishan nodded and gave instructions to the people around him. He did not need to go and notify everyone personally, and then said: "General Li, Your Highness the Second Prince, it is getting late. You come with me. The conditions are limited. If the hospitality is not good, please give me more
Tolerance"
"That's what I mean, General Yang, please, we are juniors, you don't have to be so polite," Li Qiu said with a smile.
Next is the highlight. The thing that Yang Kaishan and the others have guarded for decades will eventually have to be handed over, but there is no need to do it in public.