Chapter 143 hit the road
A long time ago, such a saying has been circulating in the Dayan world.
Chu Lantian's sword, Jin Yifeng's smile, and Jiang Huanshui's mouth, so the three most deceptive things in the world.
With Yuan Xiuchun's age, he probably didn't have the opportunity to experience these three things in the era of the rampant Dayan. Although he had heard some stories related to it to the point of hearing, it did not come deeply enough after all.
But when the old man said with a smile, "I'm here to help Your Highness."
Yuan Xiuchun didn't even believe the old man at all. He shook his head and looked frightened and wanted to retreat, but the towering stone tablet behind him blocked his retreat. His body collapsed and almost fell to the ground in a mess. At that time, the old man stretched out his other hand and held Yuan Xiuchun's fallen body, so that he could not lose the embarrassment of losing the last trace of dignity in full view of everyone.
"Your Highness, be careful. You can't ignore your health for national affairs. If you are really ill, how can I deal with my 100 million creatures in the Great Yan in the future?" The old man said with a look of concern and worry, and said sincerely. If it weren't for the fact that there were thousands of swords hanging high in the sky at this moment, Yuan Xiuchun even believed that he was the truth.
Of course, such thoughts only flashed in his heart, and soon there was a look of vigilance in his eyes again, and even subconsciously wanted to break free from the old man's hands.
What Yuan Xiuchun expected was that this kind of breakup was not hindered by the slightest imagination, and the old man seemed to have no intention of using it to pinch him. He broke free with ease. This process came too easily, so that Yuan Xiuchun tilted his body because he was too strong and his body tilted. This time, he really fell to the ground in a vicious dog's posture of swaying.
"Your Highness! You are fine!" The old man beside him hurriedly hunched down when he saw this, reached out to support Yuan Xiuchun, who was embarrassed, and exclaimed loudly, with an anxious tone.
Yuan Xiuchun, who stood up again with the help of the old man, was furious. He glanced at the old man next to him with a concerned face. Of course, he didn't believe that the other party was really as loyal as he showed at this moment. Instead, he blamed the old man for his miserable fall on the situation he had just fallen. This made Yuan Xiuchun very angry, but at the same time, his eyes were filled with fear and vigilance. He regarded the situation just now as a kind of calm warning from the old man. After all, the big figures in Tailin City also liked this the most.
Thinking of this, Yuan Xiuchun no longer had the courage to struggle as before, and could only let the old man hold his body that was a little stiff due to tension and fear.
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In fact, Yuan Xiuchun's idea was not entirely blamed for the prince's judgment on others by himself. In fact, it was far more than him. Almost everyone present, no matter who was against me, had the same idea as Yuan Xiuchun at that time. However, some people gloatly lamented the good method of "killing people invisibly", while others were very thoughtful and as if they were facing a great enemy.
But no matter how the onlookers were watching the scene in front of them with such thoughts, the scene in which the old minister helped the young master was filled with distrust of what the old man said, "The old minister is here to help His Highness" like Yuan Xiuchun.
Acheng, who was standing beside him, stepped forward and stopped Jiang Huanshui who was "supporting" Yuan Xiuchun. She looked at Yuan Xiuchun with a complicated expression, who was embarrassed and as frightened as a bird at the moment, but after a few breaths, the girl still gritted her teeth and said to Jiang Huanshui: "Mr. Zhou Mu, Your Highness the Crown Prince is just confused for a moment..."
Han Mi and many Black Wolf Army soldiers also came back to their senses at that time and walked forward quickly. Han Mi, the commander of the Black Wolf Army, had been in the officialdom of the Great Yan for many years. Of course, he knew the horror of the seemingly weak and thin old man in front of him, but after all, it was His Highness the Crown Prince whom he was ordered to protect. If Yuan Xiuchun really had a few shorts, no matter the reason, Han Mi would have to be buried with his family. Therefore, he did not have much thought. When he walked several feet away from the old man, he shouted loudly: "Jiang Huanshui! If the prince is injured, Ningzhou will have to be buried with His Highness!"
Although Mr. Zuo from Tianque Realm did not say anything, he also came to Han Mi's side with him in a fierce manner. His breath surged around him, and his eyes were on the old man in front of him with a vigilant and cold look. Before coming here, he did receive a reminder from the head sect, saying that he should not offend this old lion, although he was still accused of being an old lion. But Zuo Ming thought that everything was divided into priority. Of course, he was not ashamed of Yuan Xiuchun's character, but no matter what, the other party was helping him with the Tianque Realm. It is said that if he beat a dog, he still needs to look at the owner. If the Tianque Realm still stands by and watches at this time, then who else dares to use it for Tianque Realm in the future?
These three people either moved them with emotion or reason, or directly forced each other with strength to let Jiang Huanshui submit and let Yuan Xiuchun go.
Of course, the people around them didn't understand why things had evolved from a simple sacrificial ceremony to a point of almost treason. But Xiao Baihe, the commander of the Sanxiao Army, and others looked at each other without hesitation. They led many soldiers forward. Their minds were naturally simple, and they just wanted to help their Lord Zhou Mu stop these guys from the Black Wolf Army and Tianque Realm.
clang!
But as they stepped out, a sharp sound of golden spear suddenly spread out above the dome.
The sword hanging above their heads trembled suddenly, and then it fell down with a bang. It was not biased, and all the swords fell in the direction of the Sanxiao Army's advance, and they lined up in the ground, entering three points, like a wall made of swords, blocking the Sanxiao Army's way.
Most of the people present, no matter how enemies and enemies, would have never expected this change. After a few breaths of surprises over the changes themselves and the magical means, the people who came to their senses turned their attention to the old man standing in front of the Hanxing Monument. It was obvious that everyone knew that this magical method was from the Lord Zhou Mu, but what they didn't understand was why the old man did this strange act that blocked his own people.
The old man's bent body straightened a little at that time, his kind smile on his face calmed down, becoming solemn and stern. He stared at the Sanxiao Army under him who were blocked outside the wall made of swords and swords, and said coldly: "All the kings are the ministers of Yan. Eating the king's fortune is to worry about national affairs and share the king's worries."
"There are only kings in this world who want their ministers to die, so how can they ask their ministers to die?"
"You are the shame of my Dayan and the thief of Ningzhou! Why don't you retreat for me!?"
Just as no one believed that Jiang Huanshui would really help Yuan Xiuchun, they also did not expect that Jiang Huanshui would attack the Sanxiao Army.
As the parties involved, the three commanders of the Sanxiao Army and the three commanders of the Sanxiao Army were stunned at that time, and after a while, they returned to their country to realize their senses. Xiao Baihe and the other two looked at the old man standing on the steps in a slight and frowned, but finally decided to believe in the old man and shouted in a deep voice: "Get back."
So thousands of murderous Sanxiao Army retreated with confusion and confusion. Of course, the so-called retreat was just a few steps back. Everyone remained alert enough to watch the old man and Yuan Xiuchun under the Hanxing Monument nervously at the periphery closest to Hanxing Monument.
Yuan Xiuchun, who was "held" by Jiang Huanshui, was also confused by Jiang Huanshui's move. His vigilance towards Jiang Huanshui decreased a little, and the fear that had just overflowed in his heart also diminished a lot at this moment. The prince's prince finally had some courage at this time and asked in a trembling voice: "What do Jiang Huan... the governor of Jiangzhou, what do you mean?"
When Jiang Huanshui heard this, he turned to look at Yuan Xiuchun. The solemnity that had just been scolding the Sanxiao Army and was sometimes piled up in an instant collapsed, and then changed to a kind look. He narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Your Highness, don't worry, the old minister will definitely make the decision for you."
Yuan Xiuchun naturally couldn't understand what Jiang Huanshui wanted to make a decision for him, but at this moment he was controlled by others. It seemed that he could not do anything that could change his current situation except waiting for A Cheng and others to negotiate with Jiang Huanshui.
"This is Mr. Zuo from Tianque Realm, right? I have long admired Daqi, and today I really feel extraordinary when I see it." Jiang Huanshui didn't care what Yuan Xiuchun was thinking at this moment. After he said this, he turned to look at Zuo Ming and said with a smile, but from the corner of his eyes he glanced at the girl in brocade next to him, as if it had a deep meaning.
Even though the atmosphere in this scene was so solemn and chaotic, the girl from Tianque Realm always kept her leisurely staying out of the matter. She stood there quietly, looking at the customs and customs on the land of Ningzhou with a smile and curiosity.
But with Jiang Huanshui's flashing gaze, the smile on the girl's face suddenly restrained, and the eyes in her eyes also became cold. She stood up straight and stared at the old man. Her clear and beautiful pupils reflected the old man's body, and there was no one else other than that. It was like a lion wandering in the wilderness and suddenly met, and there was nothing else that could alert each other except each other...
Zuo Ming obviously realized something. His body moved slightly, and he stopped the old man and the girl quietly, blocking the girl's figure behind him. Then he looked at Jiang Huanshui and lowered his voice and responded: "It's. What is Master Zhou Mu's advice?"
"It's nothing else, I just want to wait for Your Highness and the people of Ningzhou to thank Mr. Zuo and Tianque Realm, and give me this great opportunity for the young talents in Ningzhou." Jiang Huanshui said with a smile, with a sincere attitude, so that everyone present looked shocked when they heard this. Obviously, they could not believe that Jiang Huanshui would say such words.
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As the young master of the Xu family, Xu Yunian likes to do something scammers and is very eccentric, but he has a big vision after all. Naturally, he understands what it means to the people of Ningzhou once he uses the luck of Ningzhou to help the Tianque Realm drive the map of mountains and rivers. Therefore, the moment Jiang Huanshui said this, Xu Yunian widened his eyes and exclaimed: "Is Master Zhou Mu crazy?"
Chu Qi, who had been quite inconsistent with Young Master Xu before and even repeatedly provoked him, did not intend to continue his previous teasing. He looked up at the direction of the Hanxing Monument, wrapped his hands on his chest, frowned, and seemed to be quite puzzled by this. Of course, it was far more than the two of them. People like Wei Lai and Xu Yue who knew more about what this mountain and river map was, although they did not speak as much as Xu Yunian, most of them frowned and had a serious expression.
Zuo Ming also looked shocked, as if he could not believe his ears. After hearing this, he was stunned for a few breaths before he reacted. Then he stared at Jiang Huanshui and asked uncertainly: "Mr. Zhou Mu means to agree to the Prince's proposal to use the Mountain and River Map as a reward for the winner of this Hanxing Conference?"
Jiang Huanshui responded with a look of course: "This matter is beneficial to the country and the people. It is rare for the young talents in Dayan to obtain good luck and opportunities. How can I have a reason to make things difficult for this matter that conforms to public opinion?"
But the more he answered, the more doubts Zuo Ming felt. At least after he had judged others by himself, he really couldn't think of the reason why Jiang Huanshui could respond to this matter readily.
He frowned for this and stared at the old man in front of him with a strange expression with a face full of loyalty to the emperor and the country.
"I just don't know how many places are going to open in the mountains and river map this time?" Zuo Ming was still thinking about what medicine was selling in Jiang Huanshui's gourd, so Jiang Huanshui asked again.
Zuo Ming was stunned at first, and then his heart, which was suspended because of Jiang Huanshui's strange attitude, was instantly let go of most of his heart.
He narrowed his eyes and said, "Ten."
"Too few." Jiang Huanshui shook his head and said.
When Zuo Ming heard this, his expression between his eyebrows became much more relaxed.
The Tianque Realm has plans and layouts for the Tianque Realm. When he came to Ningzhou this time, there were naturally various excuses on the surface, such as choosing good disciples and kissing Da Yan, which was just a statement on the surface. Only he knew that the most important thing for his trip was to allow the Da Yan to give up part of his luck to open up the map of mountains and rivers for the Tianque Realm. This matter is of great importance. Compared with this, other calculations, and even the plan to penetrate Da Yan, were not worth mentioning. There are naturally a secret reason behind this, which is difficult for others to know, but Zuo Ming did not think that such a law also applies to Jiang Huanshui.
Once Jiang Huanshui really knows this through some channels, he should understand his determination to travel to Tianquejie. If this old guy is a little self-aware, he should know that this matter is definitely not something he can hinder. Therefore, he follows this matter and seeks some blessings for Ningzhou and exchanges as much as possible for some benefits. This is the choice a wise governor should make at this moment, and Jiang Huanshui's behavior is largely in line with Zuo Ming's logic.
The most terrifying person in this world is never a saint with great cultivation or an emperor with great power, but those guys who don’t know what he wants. Because once a person has nothing to ask for, you cannot predict his actions and his purpose. Once you know his purpose, his behavior becomes conjecture, predictable, no longer as confusing as before, just like Jiang Huanshui in front of you. After understanding his purpose, Zuo Ming no longer has many doubts as before, and no longer needs to think carefully about Jiang Huanshui’s purpose.
His eyes sank, looked at Jiang Huanshui and asked, "How much does Lord Mu think are suitable?"
"How many seats will be offered when the mountain and river map is driven in the Heavenly Que?" Jiang Huanshui asked back.
"Three Hundred and Twenty-five." Zuo Ming said in a deep voice that there are 108 generals and stars in the Tianque Realm. Before determining the generals, the Tianque Realm will determine the reserved generals with three times the number of stars, that is, guys like Song Douyuan. When the Mountain and River Map is opened, these more than 300 reserved generals will be sent into the Mountain and River Map together with the new Daozi, and have experienced various experiences in this Mountain and River Map, and finally determined the generals on the General Star Map.
"Ningzhou also needs 325 people." Jiang Huanshui responded with a smile. He spoke very easily, as if all this was taken for granted.
"How is that possible!" Zuo Ming subconsciously shouted in surprise. But as soon as he said that Jiang Huanshui, who was standing opposite him, suddenly narrowed his eyes, and a lush aura began to surge out of the old man's hunched body. Zuo Ming seemed to have seen a lion standing between the sky and the earth behind the hunched body, looking down at him with the old man.
Zuo Ming's heart was shocked. He understood that the old man in front of him did not seem to bargain with him like an ordinary politician. What the old man said at this moment was his bottom line. Thinking of this, Zuo Ming fell silent. Although he still had some status in the Tianque Realm, he was not a star. With the strict hierarchy of the Tianque Realm, he naturally had no chance to go to the Shanhe Map to find his own fortune. But as far as the information revealed by the head sect about the Shanhe Map, every time the Shanhe Map was opened, the opportunities it could give everyone was limited, and the more opportunities each person could get was less. The purpose of his trip was to help the girl who was walking with him as much as possible. The reason why he brought Song Douyuan was just to cover up his eyes and ears, but the bottom line given by Jiang Huanshui was very different from the bottom line that Zuo Ming thought.
But even so, after this thought, Zuo Ming nodded decisively and said, "Okay! As the governor of the state, the top 325 people in the Hanxing Conference can all enter my mountain map!"
Jiang Huanshui looked at Zuo Ming, who gave the answer so quickly. His expression was a little strange and surprised, but he pressed down in an instant. Then he turned his head to look at Yuan Xiuchun beside him and said, "Did your highness hear it? Just follow the rules that Mr. Zuo should tell you, and then announce the list."
Yuan Xiuchun woke up like a dream at this time and looked at the old man in front of him with uncertainty. Obviously, he had never expected that this matter would be decided by the old man indifferently.
"Your Highness's situation is understood by the old minister, but the businessman knows that he must fight for profits. Even if he wants to give in, he must give in at least. What's more, governing the country? Your Highness can't say that he can win a share of profits, but thousands of people have the chance to survive, so your Highness remembers to fight forever and always fight." At the same time, the old man's voice also sounded in his mind. The persuasion and earnestness between his words made Yuan Xiuchun feel dazed, and he secretly thought that the old man was really the one who stood on his side.
He nodded in a bare face, then turned around and walked towards the stone tablet, reached out and pressed it towards the stone tablet, and began to drive the power of the dragon phase in his body to change the rules about the Hanxing Conference in the Hanxing Monument.
Jiang Huanshui turned his head and looked at the prince with a joyful look with a look on his face. A complicated look flashed in the old man's eyes. Then he shook his head invisibly and sighed as if he was vague. Then he turned around and walked down the steps alone.
The crowd began to separate consciously, and when giving this old man Tathagata, he usually made a way out.
The old man walked very slowly, more than when he came, and he walked tremblingly and staggeredly.
But he finally took a step and embarked on a road that was watched by everyone...
The road spreads far away, rugged, long, and endless...
That road deviates from the Hanxing Monument and also deviates from the His Highness who is full of joy at this moment...
Chapter completed!