() "Report...an army is coming." The leader of the guards ran quickly to report to Cheng Yaojin.
"Line up, defensive formation! Xiaoyi, Prince, let's get back to the 'zi you' quickly." Cheng Yaojin shouted loudly towards the others who were circling around the 'Jinshan'.
It's not a good thing to fight here. It's not that I'm afraid, but there are no reinforcements, and there are no horses. After all, the manpower is exhausted. If the guards are sacrificed by then, it will be difficult for him to go back. So when they came out, they discussed it.
If you can't afford a dispute, you can't afford a dispute...
Not every country is very civilized. It should be said that Cheng Yaojin and others believed that except for the Tang Dynasty, other countries were uncivilized and barbaric.
Li Chengqian and others ran back with all their strength, but Lin Yi was the only one who was unwilling to do so. He had not yet figured out how such a "golden mountain" that amazed him was built in such a low-tech world.
"Brother, let's go." Xiao Wu came over and took Lin Yi's hand.
"Wow, there are so many people, some white, some black. What are they holding in their hands? Round and sharp weapons?" Li Chengqian stood at the door of 'Zi You', holding a telescope in his hand, and his eyes were filled with all kinds of things.
They were people riding fast on horses, but in his opinion, these people looked really weird and not good-looking at all.
It seems that I was right to be vigilant. The people here were very hostile. I didn't even know who they were, so they started shouting and killing them.
"Let the guards retreat, let's go." Lin Yi said while running...
"It's too late. They are almost here." Cheng Yaojin ran towards the team of guards. Without horses, it was a real disadvantage.
Lin Yi pushed Xiao Wu towards the steps and he also ran towards the team.
There are five hundred guards, with one hundred heavy armored soldiers at the front. Then there are two hundred archers, and then there are one hundred crossbowmen. The last one standing is the magic squad of one hundred people.
This is the best formation summarized by the generals after several battles.
"The magic team attacks..." Cheng Yaojin commanded loudly. In fact, in terms of distance, the magic team attacked the farthest.
Fireballs and ice balls scattered among the running troops, and they were suddenly in chaos.
It was as if I had seen a demon coming, and I was completely panicked, scurrying around like a headless fly.
"Oh...the discipline of these people is not as good as that of the Tubo people!" Cheng Yaojin looked down upon them.
"They don't belong to the same race. This place must be occupied by others?" Lin Yi carefully distinguished. Those white people were obviously in a superior position, and based on the geographical location, they should not be here.
of.
"Magic Team. Earth Walls Stacked Arhats..." This is what Cheng Yaojin came up with, which is to stack the earth walls side by side so that horses cannot jump over them.
"Archers shoot..."
"Well, congratulations, you killed nearly a thousand local soldiers..." Lin Yi was still thinking about helping, but he didn't expect these people to be so unwilling to resist.
"Hahaha... It seems that the Tang Dynasty can sweep the whole world!" Cheng Yaojin laughed proudly, and planned to make suggestions to the emperor when he went back. A place like this could be conquered by sending tens of thousands of Tang Dynasty soldiers.
. And the casualties will not be huge.
"Okay, let's go quickly. Don't you want to use these five hundred guards to occupy this territory?" Lin Yi said. The battle came and ended quickly. The injured were all lying on the ground wailing, but Lin Yi could
There is no intention to save them.
"I really want to. But we don't have enough weapons. Let's collect the arrows..."
Lin Yi's face twitched for a while. Has this old man been out for too long? Why does he feel more and more like a road bandit?
"Wow... welcome back the hero..." Li Chengqian howled with the Cheng brothers in a funny way.
Lin Yi was speechless. It seemed that their true nature was reflected now. However, Cheng Yaojin actually enjoyed this howling. He raised his arms and laughed with his sons and the prince, including Xiao Wu.
This girl is about to be led astray.
"Come in quickly, it's time to take off." Lin Yi shouted to them. Since the people here are not friendly, they might as well leave.
"Take off, take off, let's change places to play." Li Chengqian was very excited.
But at this time, Li Tai was very angry. Shouldn't he send those Arabs away? That should be enough for half a month. But now, it has been more than a month and he has not come back. The plan he prepared can't be started.
You must know that the longer the time goes, the greater the chance of being discovered! If the prince does not come back in another half month, then he can only cancel the plan temporarily, and he will not let his father find out.
Li Tai was anxious, but Concubine Yang was even more anxious than him. Maybe this was her son's only chance. All he needed was the east wind, but the east wind never came.
"Biyu, follow me to the White Horse Temple to offer incense." Concubine Yang often went to various temples to offer incense. Everyone in the palace knew this. Her belief in Buddhism was not a secret. The emperor ignored her, so who could say anything?
"Your Majesty, the clothes are ready, let's change." Biyu quickly prepared her clothes for going out.
Empress Changsun specifically allowed Concubine Yang to go out to offer incense three times a month. After all, there were rules in the palace, and it was not good to be too special.
Yang Kuan and the others have already arrived in the capital, and they came by land vehicle. It has to be said that Li Shimin moved very quickly. Now Shangzhou, which is basically a larger city, has opened a carriage and horse agency to rent land vehicles. Of course, he plans to make this money
Earned by myself.
But he didn't expect that while it was convenient for businessmen and nobles, it was also convenient for Yang Kuan. Li Shimin's wanted order for Yang Kuan has never been cancelled, so Yang Kuan now has to put on makeup wherever he goes.
Wangchen moved into the White Horse Temple as a traveling monk. He was too conspicuous. If they followed Yang Kuan, they would not be able to move around in the capital. Yang Kuan and a few people are now renting in a private house, and the others
They were also scattered, some lived in private houses and some in inns.
They were inquiring about everything, but no one from Sui Feng could help, so they had to do some things by themselves.
Although he came to the capital, Yang Kuan was still a little confused. He didn't know what he was going to do or what he could do. Now he was thinking of ways to contact the insiders in the palace. But he even contacted the believers outside the palace.
Not here anymore.
Dongfang Shuo, the traitor, had already disappeared without a trace! It made him itch with hatred.
When Wangchen learned that Concubine Yang was coming to offer incense, he immediately called someone to notify Yang Kuan. But Yang Kuan could only stand opposite the White Horse Temple and saw a blurry silhouette. The emperor's concubines were protected by a large team of people when offering incense.
Can't get close.
But the next news from Wangchen made him ecstatic. Concubine Yang usually went out regularly to offer incense, about once every ten days, and only went to three temples, Baima Temple, Zhuangyan Temple, and Xingshan Temple.
Now that she has come out of White Horse Temple, maybe she can think of a solution at Zhuangyan Temple. Yang Kuan sent a message to Wangchen and asked him to go to Zhuangyan Temple to explore first.
Abbot Jingyuan received this traveling monk from afar very politely and welcomed him to discuss Buddhism and what he saw and heard on the road with his disciples. Sometimes one can gain a lot of insights when traveling far away.
While Yang Kuan was anxiously waiting for the news, Wangchen was carefully observing this gentle old monk. Finally, he concluded that this abbot was likely to help the leader, but... what did he like?
"Abbot Jingyuan, I have a question for this poor monk to ask for advice." Wangchen chose a quiet night to test Jingyuan's bottom line.
"Master Wangchen, you're welcome. Just tell me what you have to say." Jingyuan made people feel very good, much like a gentle and honest elder. Moreover, because he was the first to respond to Li Shimin's plan, his status in the capital has obviously risen.
Even the money for incense in Zhuangyan Temple has increased a lot.
Now he, together with Jingyi and four others, manage the hope funds belonging to the temple. Li Shimin asked them to bring hope to the suffering civilians of the Tang Dynasty.
"What does the abbot think about money?" Wangchen asked the first question. If Jingyuan answered well, he would then ask, "What does he think about women?"
"Money! It is an indispensable thing in the world. Even if we are devoted to the Buddha, we cannot deny that we still need money in the world to provide food and drink. The most important thing is to repair the temple and build the golden body of the Buddha. But this is also the case for those believers
A way to show piety." Jingyuan smiled and said this.
Wangchen also laughed. It sounded like the great monk could do it with money. This would be the best. It would save trouble.
"Buddha is the most important, so in order to give Buddha a new layer of gold, Wangchen dared to ask the abbot for help."
Jingyuan's eyes lit up. He understood. It seemed that this walking monk was not simple at all!
"For the sake of the Buddha, the poor monk must do his best, but I don't know what kind of busyness he means?" Jingyuan asked with a smile on his face.
"In a few days, Concubine Yang should come to offer incense? An old friend of hers wants to meet her, so I asked the abbot to be accommodating for convenience." Wangchen spoke very slowly, observing Jingyuan while speaking.
face.
Jingyuan's smile slowly dissipated. This was no small matter. The consequences of disturbing the imperial concubine would be serious, even so serious that his temple might decline from now on.
"Master Abbot, don't worry, that's just an old friend of the imperial concubine. You also know how difficult it is for people outside to see Concubine Yang. It's okay. They just want to reminisce about old times. That person will offer one hundred thousand taels of silver in exchange.
This is an opportunity. Master Abbot, do you think we should help our old friends meet each other?" Wangchen seduced Jingyuan.
Jingyuan's expression was very struggling, and he didn't speak for a long time. The temptation of one hundred thousand taels of silver was too great for him. It was not like incense money. Nowadays, incense money is counted by special personnel. They want to embezzle it as much as before.
It's easy, but he still has a family outside, with a wife and children, and he needs money to support them.
"Twenty-two thousand taels. That's all there is for that person." Wangchen raised the price.
Although their Jian Cult members suffered heavy losses, they still had a lot of money. In fact, if they found a city to live in seclusion, it would be enough for them to live a prosperous life for the rest of their lives.
"Deal. I will arrange it. You ask that friend to move in tomorrow." Jingyuan made up his mind. At worst, if Concubine Yang was angry, he would take the 120,000 taels of silver and leave with his family and return to secular life.
Anyway, the life of a monk is now very poor, and he doesn't quite adapt to it.
"Thank you very much, Abbot." Wangchen completed the task and was in a good mood.
Yang Kuan moved into Zhuangyan Temple on the evening of the next day, waiting to meet Concubine Yang.
But Concubine Yang still lived in an orderly manner according to her schedule.
A few days later, I came to Zhuangyan Temple to offer incense. Jing Yuan had to accompany me during the incense offering process. Biyu was also with Concubine Yang, so Yang Kuan had no chance at this time.
They could only be arranged to meet each other when Concubine Yang prayed alone. Usually this time was not very long, and the longest time Concubine Yang prayed for more than half an hour.
"Long time no see. Stay safe!" Yang Kuan had been hiding behind the Buddha statue for a long time. He only came out after Jingyuan and Biyu left.
"Is it you?" Concubine Yang had just opened her mouth to pray piously, but was startled by the sudden voice. She instinctively asked and called for someone.
"Be careful, call people in. I can't tell you who is alone. Besides, I am also the leader of the Ji'an sect, and I am the person Li Shimin wants most. Have you figured out how to explain it?" Yang Kuan has already thought of his words.
.How could he let Concubine Yang call someone in?
Sure enough, Concubine Yang calmed down as soon as she heard this. She really had no explanation. If this matter spread, the emperor might still doubt herself. Would he think that he came out to offer incense just to meet this person? Yes.
Don’t you think that some of the actions of the Jian Cult were directed by you?
"What are you going to do?" Concubine Yang was highly on guard against Yang Kuan.
"Don't be nervous. I just want to chat with you. First, let's talk about the people in the Jian Sect in the palace. How are they?" Yang Kuan sat on the floor. He had no intention of harming Concubine Yang from the beginning to the end.
"They were cleaned up and all died." Concubine Yang's tone was a bit gleeful.
Yang Kuan was silent for a moment, and then murmured: "What a pity. I still want to use them."
"What...what do you want to do?" Concubine Yang felt that this man was always dangerous and no one knew what he was thinking.
"We haven't decided yet. Is Ke'er okay? Do you want to compete for that position?" Yang Kuan asked calmly, as if he didn't care about his subordinates at all.
"He doesn't have that idea." Concubine Yang replied.
"He didn't, but you did?" Yang Kuan showed a confident smile. He always thought that he was the person who knew Concubine Yang best.
"So what?" Concubine Yang narrowed her eyes. She suddenly saw an opportunity.
"I'll help you." Yang Kuan thought this was not bad, but he didn't know how to act anyway.
"Are you so kind?"
Yang Kuan shrugged and put on an expression of disbelief.
"Li Tai plans to murder the prince, you can help him." Concubine Yang decided to take a chance.
"No problem. So what is my reward?" Yang Kuan began to slowly approach his beloved woman.
"How much do you want?" Concubine Yang raised her chin to show her disdain.
"Money? I have a lot!" Yang Kuan walked up to Concubine Yang and looked at her affectionately.
"Really? Then treat it as a good deed." Concubine Yang stared at him coldly. She had no good impression of this man at all.
"I'm not that kind." Yang Kuan put his arms around Concubine Yang's waist and brought her close to him.
"Put your hands down." Concubine Yang said through gritted teeth. How dare such a man touch her?
"Don't you want me to help?" Yang Kuan poked at Concubine Yang's weakness.
She closed her lips tightly and stared at the somewhat proud man in front of her.
"I miss you very much, you know that?" Yang Kuan gradually lowered his head and finally kissed Concubine Yang's lips forcefully.
Concubine Yang struggled and resisted, but because she was afraid that people outside would hear, she didn't do much. For Yang Kuan, this was called "rejection but welcome".
Half an hour later, Concubine Yang walked out of the palace, but Biyu always felt that something was wrong with her master. Every time Concubine Yang prayed, she looked calm, but today she seemed to be suppressing something?
But Biyu didn't dare to ask. Although she was Concubine Yang's personal maid, there were some things that Concubine Yang didn't tell her.
"Go back to the palace." Concubine Yang said coldly, hoping that the man would keep his word, otherwise she would be so unworthy.
"Leader?" Wangchen appeared behind Yang Kuan.
"Well, investigate Li Tai's movements and let's help him kill the prince." Yang Kuan decided to keep his promise and show his beloved woman that he is a man who does what he says!
Li Shimin has been very busy recently, busy building carriage and horse shops in various places, and also busy investigating Li Tai to disrupt his plan. He has not paid attention to Concubine Yang at all.
The same is true for Empress Changsun. She is already busy taking care of Sizi, and she also has to take care of Li Tai and Zhinu.
It seems that the childish slave has reached the rebellious stage. He dislikes everything and can quarrel with anyone. But now that Lin Yi and the others are not here, Empress Changsun cannot send him to the Lin Mansion, so she can only coax him.
"It's so boring, let's go back." This was the result of flying above the forest for an hour, and Xiao Wu felt bored.
Looking down, I saw only a patch of green. It was okay at first, and I thought it was different from the yellow sand. But after a long time, I felt tired.
"How about we go down and take a look inside the forest." Cheng Chumo said.
Sun Simiao next to him nodded repeatedly. He had been studying unknown plants these days. There were few things that concerned him, but... it would be good to go to the forest! There would be more medicinal materials for him to discover there.
"Okay, let's go down for a walk. I'll find an open place, but don't go too far." Lin Yi said. He was also choosing a place at the same time. In fact, the main purpose of his trip this time was not to play, nor to
When he sent Feisal and the others home, he wanted to find the mysterious place that his great-grandson had mentioned. In order to find this place, he also made a small magic explorer, but no one else knew about it.
"Ah... boring!" Xiao Wu wrinkled her face and shouted.
"It's boring to go down and play?" Fang Jun was surprised. Didn't she always love to play? Now that she has landed, she should be very happy.
"The forest is full of bugs. I don't want to go down there." Xiao Wu pouted. She hated bugs and also hated woods full of bugs.
"Xiao Wu, be good. When you play chess on the 'Zi You', there will be guards to protect you." Lin Yi patted his sister on the head. He couldn't cancel everyone's activities because of Xiao Wu?
"Then... I'll accompany her and you go play." Fang Jun said naively. He couldn't bear to leave Xiao Wu alone.
"Brother Jun is such a good person. Brother is annoying!" Xiao Wu pulled Fang Jun's arm and made faces at Lin Yi.
Lin Yi shook his head helplessly, ignored her, randomly found an open space of suitable size and landed. (To be continued.)