The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 41: Difficult to travel

Although the father died, Yu Weiyou is still there, and there is a benevolence to the people.

At the beginning, the public returned from Xiangyang to the south, and those who returned with the public were endless. On the way, the public played in Changsha idle fields, but failed. The public died in jail for the crime of conspiracy. The dream is in a wasteland, and there are meticulous work in doubt. The restraint is very strict and the people are suffering. Weeping and saying: "It is not like death by military law."

Shang Xiangwen’s anger, Yin makes his confidant slaughter it, and the Ministry of Public and Old Affairs secretly told everyone, saying: "The general saves everyone, and I still want to kill the innocent. I can't bear it. Please do it." The people are crying. , I don’t know what to do, he was given it with the official letter token, so that everyone would return to Xiangyang by night. The commander heard it, chased and killed, and the generals of the road are all public and old. See the token and give it to the people. Nine out of ten people who return to Xiangyang. To Xiangyang, the people all weeped to the city, willing to accept the military law, Yong general Changsun Ji could not bear, hesitated pending, the people submitted in public letters, and Changsun Ji sighed and asked for forgiveness. So far, the people of Xiangyang are the spiritual seat of the public.

——"The Southern Dynasty Chu History Zhongwu Official Biography"

"The drenching water is on the ground, and the east and the west flow from the north to the south. Life is also destined. An Neng walks and sighs and sighs. You drink to forgive yourself. I dare not speak. (Note 1)"

The mountain road is rugged and winding and difficult to climb. A middle-aged beautiful woman climbed up the mountain with two female swordsmen. Hearing the tragic song from Ling Li, the middle-aged beautiful woman first showed a trace of mockery on her face, but then His expression became sullen, and when he heard the gurgling sound of water in his ears, he quickened his pace. Bypassing a cliff, the eyes are bright and suddenly enlightened, but there is a half-acre square flat in the middle of the mountain. The cliffs on the right are lined with pens, and between the cliffs on the left, a line of waterfalls is like a jade stream. Under the waterfall, there is a deep pool between the rugged rocks. The waterfall splashes on the white jade-like boulder in the center of Bitan. The sunlight reflects like a pearl. A man in Tsing Yi sat on the bluestone by the lake, took off his shoes and socks, and immersed his feet in the lake. He didn't seem to feel the bitter chill of the pool water formed by the snow in winter. The middle-aged beautiful woman glanced at the sheathed sword beside the man and sneered: "Wei Ying, do you regret that you will depend on Lu Can that day and make the right decision with us?"

Wei Ying didn’t look back, and said indifferently: “There are too many things that can be regretted in this world. If I want to regret this, I might as well regret the hunting of the palace. These days, your losses are more severe than mine. Although I don’t have a backer, but you have lost your backbone, don’t you regret it, concubine empress?"

There was a strong hostility on the woman’s face, and her original beauty almost became distorted. After a long time, she calmed down and said coldly: "Don’t call me that, what a noble concubine, what a lady, I’m just It’s the pawns of the senior sister. Empress Dou, the eldest grandson, and the concubine Yan are Li Yuan’s good wives and concubines. What is Ji Xia? But this status is also good, otherwise, with Shang Weijun’s power, the power of Jiangnan will be used. Why did you get into my snare? This time our losses are indeed very heavy. Xiao Lan, Feng Feifei and Xie Xiaotong are all dead, and Feifei and Xiaotong are fine. In addition to their swordsmanship, they usually acted with restraint. It is a pity for Xiao Lan. Yueyingxuan has always been entrusted to her to take care of her. When she died, I lost my help. This is a headache."

Wei Yin said coldly: "Now you and Yan Wushuang are the only two seats left in Fengwu Hall and Yihuang Hall. The strength is empty, so you will convince the sect master to make peace with Chentang as before, even not Do you care about my assistance to the general?"

Ji Xia raised her eyebrows and said: "Exactly, I not only hope to cooperate with you, but also hope that you can help me seize power. Yan Wushuang personally assassinated Shi Guan in order to save face. Now he is seriously injured and sick. Ling Yu has always ignored it. Cooperation means getting the position of the master of the door, and it is not impossible."

Wei Yin turned his head and said: "You are wishful thinking. Ling Yu can hold the position of the master, first because of the death of the master of the Brahma, and secondly because of the female swordsmen trained by the master sister , Still half of them obeyed her orders. She forbeared for many years, acquiescing that she was in a situation that was emptied by us, but she was not cowardly and would never let you do anything. Moreover, although our three halls are all weakened in power, we are a hundred-footed snake. Dead but not stiff, Yan succeeded in assassinating Shiguan for the first time, allowing us to intervene in the Huaixi Army. This contribution is not small. Although Wei has lost power, if Chentang is not used as a peripheral force, you should not want to establish a firm foothold in South Chu. , On the contrary, it’s you. Qiao Yuan’s loss of power is mainly Yihuangtang. If you can’t successfully complete this strategy to lure the enemy into 彀, although you will win over Shang Weijun and Zhao Long, Yihuangtang will also be reduced to A vassal, if I were you, don't think about cannibalism, or think about how to wipe out the arena forces that support the general?"

When Ji Xia listened to Wei Yin’s cold words, not only was she not annoyed, but she smiled: "Okay, okay, you can speak frankly, you can see that we are our own people, the master, you can hear it, but you won’t doubt Wei Is the first seat loyal?"

Wei Yin's eyes changed slightly, and his gaze fell on the two female swordsmen behind Ji Xia, both of whom were thirty-five and six-year-old, with a dull look and an overpowering sword. He couldn't see anything. It was abnormal, but when Wei Ying showed a different color in his eyes, one of them suddenly said loudly: "Uncle Master said well, Wei's first seat is really loyal." After saying that, he walked to the lake and reached out into the waterfall. He took some water to wash off the face medicine, revealing the natural beauty of the country, and said with a smile: "The master is still clever, but it is some powder medicine, which has been hidden from Wei's first eye."

With a light sigh, Wei Yin tidied his clothes leisurely, put on his boots and socks, got up and said lightly: "It turns out that the sect master deliberately tried each other. Although Wei served as the general, it was just for the sake of his own sake. Does the owner think Wei has any other options?"

Ling Yu said with a sorrowful expression: "But this person is over-hearted. Brother Wei and I have the same friendship, and we are the same people, how can there be two hearts, this time I will work hard together. Only in order to let my Fengyi Sect expand its ambitions in Southern Chu, I also ask Brother Wei not to blame this seat for deliberate temptation."

Wei Yin sighed in his heart. This woman who had been bleak for many years was a blockbuster. After receiving the efforts of the three halls for many years, the Fengyi Sect Master chose her as his successor not just for the balance of power. Although I sighed in my heart, my complexion remained unchanged. I just said indifferently: "This is also a matter of course. The sect master reorganizes the three halls, and naturally should confirm my loyalty."

Although Ling Yu's expression was indifferent, he couldn't help showing joy in his eyes at this moment, and said with gratification: "We are the first person to think like this, but this time we set up a snare to catch all those who don't know each other. At that time, our Fengyimen can dominate the world in Jiangnan, and our power has infiltrated the court and army, within a few years, we will be able to restore its former glory."

Wei Yin had no words, but he sneered in his heart.

Seeing his indifferent expression, Ling Yu was more relieved. She knew that Wei Yin had a deep plan. If he didn't return sincerely, he would not be so indifferent. In this case, she needs to win over Wei Yin. In her opinion , Wei Yin's talent is even higher than that of everyone in the door. If he can't get his sincere support, it will be extremely difficult for Feng Yimen to gain a foothold in the court and the opposition. Thinking of this, Ling Yu smiled at Ji Xia and said: "Uncle Master, please go and inspect again, this matter can only make me feel relieved by the experience of Uncle Master."

Ji Xia said: "Subordinates obey!" After saying that she walked down alone, the other female swordsman retreated to the corner of the mountain road and pressed her sword to protect her. Ji Xia walked for a while, knowing she was already After stepping out of the sight of the female swordsman, she slowly stopped her steps, showing a sad look on her face, thinking that she was at the mercy of others all her life, and after leaving Nanchu, she even did everything to gain power, but it was only a few days. In the meantime, all efforts went to nothing, let Ling Yu, who pretended to be a pig and eat a tiger, sit back and enjoy the fruits. Thinking of this, Ji Xia felt extremely tired. For a long time, her expression was invigorated. Although Ling Yu regained power, she did not believe that Wei Ying would be willing to obey orders, and her three disciples were quite competitive. The younger disciple Ji Lingxiang was already a noble concubine, and she loved the crown harem, the second disciple. Although the appearance of Lingjian is not very good, but the essence of swordsmanship is second to none among the new disciples. As for the eldest disciple Lingyu, Ji Xia frowned when thinking of her. This disciple didn't pay much attention to swordsmanship, but was fascinated by the rhythm. It’s nothing. With her talent and appearance, it’s not bad if she is willing to draw in the dignified dignity with her heart, but she refuses to die. If it were not for her cold temperament that attracted everyone’s attention, she would have long since allowed it. She was so presumptuous, but this time she couldn't indulge her anymore. Winning Cai Qun was not only decided by Ling Yu, but also an important method for her to fight for power, so this time she must be forced to subdue this little girl. With many thoughts in her heart, Ji Xia stepped down again, after all, the most important thing at the moment is the upcoming battle.

Wei Ying took his gaze back from the waterfall and said: "The strength of Hall Master Ji should not be underestimated. The master should not be so careless about her."

Ling Yu looked around and smiled: "This is natural, but I don't know if Brother Wei still hates me for Lu's affairs?"

Wei Yin said coldly: "Wei’s service for the general is only for selfish intentions of revenge. Now that the general is dead, I will not be buried for Lu’s, but you are short-sighted, contributing to the flames. If you destroy the Great Wall, don’t you worry that the Yong army will go south, and if Nanchu will perish, what use will you do even if your power is in the hands?"

Ling Yu sighed: "This is also a last resort. If Lu Canken cooperates with us, I don't want to do this, but you know that Lu and his sons have no affection for our Fengyi Sect. If he takes the hand Daquan, I’m afraid we won’t have a place to stay. Although we don’t have Lu Can now, the Southern Chu army has become much stronger in recent years. At least we can hold the Yangtze River. As long as we can hold the Jiangnan, there will always be a place for us to survive. Not appropriate, but I still have to start."

Wei Yin sighed softly, no more words, Ling Yu smiled upon seeing this, "This time you chose this place as the ambush, really is the most appropriate?"

Wei Yin said lightly: "From Yue County to Nanmin, there are two roads, one is from Changshan in Quzhou to Fenshuiguan Road, the other is from Quzhou Jiangshan to Xianxialing Xiaoguan, from Jiangshan Qinghu to Pucheng Along the way, you have to pass through Xianxialing, Danfengling, Liling, and Xianyangling. For hundreds of miles of mountain roads, there are dead places. Among them, Xianxialing is the most dangerous, with steep cliffs, which are three hundred and sixty high. A total of twenty-four songs, twenty miles in length, several passes along the way, with a width of less than ten feet, condescending, one man as a pass, and no one to open. The steep place is no less than the sword pavilion in Shu. We set up ambush on the way. Nothing is lost."

Ling Yu's eyes flashed and said: "Although there are many people in the Lu family, except for Mrs. Lu and Lu Can's young son, Lu Ting, you don't need to care about life and death, but Shang Xiang meant that the person who rescued Lu Yun I will definitely come to rescue Lu's relics. In order to catch all of them, I still need to lure the snake out. I want your Chentang to do it first, and after attracting the secretly protected person, then concentrate all the power in the door and sweep the acupuncture points with thunder, you see How?"

To Ling Yu’s surprise, although this strategy clearly meant to weaken Chentang’s strength, Wei Yin agreed: “Since it should be the case, although Chentang has many people, most of them are Even if the loss is heavy, there is no hindrance. But the lives of Lu's mother and son are still important. If they die in the melee, then the people who rescued in front will shrink back. It is not as good as the monks sent by the people outside Ling Chentang. The elite soldiers attack first, and then I will lead the master in the hall as the rescuer, and then protect Mrs. Lu and Lu Ting to stand by for help. In this way, those who secretly protect will throw themselves like moths into the fire. , When the time is right, the master can use all his power to kill him."

Ling Yu secretly liked Wei's scheming and ruthlessly said, "If this is the case, I will bother Brother Lao Wei, but as far as I know, Lu Can's second son, Lu Feng, should be in your hands, and you can't stay here, Wei Brother can't be merciful."

Wei Yin knew that Ling Yuding had a meticulous work by his side, and that this person was not low in status, otherwise he would not know such secret things, but at the moment he doesn't care about such things, so he just raised his eyebrows: "This What matters is the life and death of the son, but Wei has always been cautious, beware of changes in the event, and can use him to win over the old generals. If you want to kill him, you have to wait until after this side succeeds. Wouldn't it be a pity?"

Ling Yu smiled bitterly when he heard the words: "Brother Wei said too late. I have sent Master Zhu to kill him, but I won't fail if I want to come here, right?"

Wei Yin’s pupils shrank a lot in an instant, but he seemed to unintentionally lowered his head to cover his murderous aura, and said: "The person I sent to monitor this kid will not easily let Elder Zhu do it. It's a pity that I have worked hard. The four guards who subdued."

Ling Yu smiled and said: "Brother Wei rest assured, I have asked Master Zhu to take care not to hurt your people casually. Master Zhu moved to the world with Master, although he has been retired for many years, but Yu Wei is still there. Swordsmanship is even more sophisticated and fierce, and should be able to control those guards without hurting their lives."

Wei Yin's eyes are low, and he secretly muttered that Ling Yu was able to seize power in one fell swoop. In addition to the great loss of power in Yihuangtang and Fengwutang, Elder Zhu was also one of the reasons. Most of them were the same generation as the masters of Fengyi. The younger sister or the maid of the past years have long since been sealed off, and even did not participate in the hunting palace change, but because of the pond fish seedlings, they were forced to exile together in Southern Chu. Now they are unwilling to be lonely, and they are difficult to deal with. It's very hard. I don't know if Lu Feng can save his life? However, regardless of Lu Feng's life or death, he still can't care about him now.

Speaking of this, both of them felt they had nothing to say, and each went silent, looking at the mountain road below. Not long after, Cui Xu, a cronie next to Wei Ying, hurried up, and the female swordsman snarled. Stopping, Ling Yu had already ordered the release before Wei Ying could say anything. Wei Ying's eyes narrowed, but he didn't say much. Cui Xu stepped forward and said: "Open to the sect master, the first seat, and in half an hour, the Lu family's exiles will be able to arrive here, please ask for instructions."

Wei Ying turned his head to look at Ling Yu, Ling Yu smiled slightly and said, "Brother Wei will arrange Chentang's attack on his own, and I have to arrange it properly. When the right time comes, we will take action." Yu drifted away. Wei Ying knew that Ling Yu was still a bit wary of himself. I was afraid that he would have to wait until Chentang sacrificed so much that he would really believe in him. He sighed secretly, and he calmly said: "If you rate everyone in the hall to attack, I will rate Chentang. The Blood Guard broke in to protect Mrs. Lu and Young Master Lu. We will all act with our faces masked. You must not reveal your identities. Don’t let them know the truth. In this way, you will not be merciful when fighting each other and you will not expose your flaws."

Cui Xu was shocked when he heard the words: "The first seat, this will greatly damage Chentang's strength, I am afraid it will be harmful and useless, please think about it carefully."

Wei Ying sneered: "Although there are many Chentang belongings, most of them are forced to accept both soft and hard. Among them, only two or three out of ten are loyal to this seat. Most of the others are in favor of inflammation. I have been reluctant for a long time. This time I just borrowed the knife to kill people and clear the scum in the hall. It is no pity that they are all dead. The blood guards in this seat can protect themselves. You don't have to worry about my safety. Just treat us as enemies. , Just be careful and don’t kill yourself."

Cui Xuan's heart is cold. Although Wei Ying has always killed and decided, he is still so vicious today that he is still dumbfounded. This time the ambusher who came to the hall is a master who has been accepted for many years and occupied the hall. The strength is fifty-six out of ten. Once it is damaged, Chentang's power will inevitably be greatly reduced, but Wei Ying has no regrets. Then I thought of Wei Ying every time he recruited masters from the hall to form blood guards. These blood guards were not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also loyal to Wei Ying. Although the number was small, they accounted for four to five out of ten in the hall, just blood. Wei is responsible for tackling tough problems, and often suffers damages. So far, there are still less than 50 people. This time Wei Ying brought almost all of the Blood Guards. He originally thought it was going to be the final thunder strike, but he did not expect that Wei Ying would let these Blood Guards and the main force of Chen Hall kill each other. The more I thought that Wei Yin was crazy, Cui Yu stood there blankly, but couldn't say a word to follow the orders.

Wei Yin's heart is as cold as ice. Seeing Cui Xu's appearance, he said without mercy: "You are not going, do you want to resist the order?"

Cui Xu sensed the cold murderous aura on Wei Ying's body, and felt a chill in his heart. He suddenly thought that Li Ming was missing. Wei Yin had always trusted Li Ming more, but this time he didn't bring him here. Was Wei Ying's order? Standing by in the dark, that's why I didn't hesitate to compromise Chentang's strength. I thought it was to eliminate the hidden dangers inside. After I figured it out, my heart suddenly became clear. This is exactly what Wei Ying has always used to use people. It is easy to not let people know his true. Purpose and plan, he said cheerfully: "Subordinates obey orders."

Wei Ying looked at Cui Xu’s leaving back, his eyes were as cold as ice. On the surface, he was surrounded by two henchmen, Li Ming and Cui Xu, and Cui Xu was even more reused, but in reality, he Some distrust of Cui Xu. This person has the ability to suppress the monsters, ghosts, and snakes that Chentang has applied to him to be submissive. He is outstanding in martial arts and is also very effective in his daily activities. However, such a talent is willing to subordinate to Chen. He has little favor for him, and feels uneasy no matter how he thinks about it.

It’s just that Wei Ying didn’t really believe in these subordinates who were coerced by military wealth, so he gave most of Chentang’s power to Cui Xu. He just watched the movement with cold eyes, and let these divided rivers and lakes masters fight openly and secretly. Select some available people from them, conquer their hearts, and incorporate them into the blood guards. These truly loyal blood guards are personally led by him. No one can intervene. On the contrary, it is Li Ming under Cui Xuan, because trust can be Know some secrets. Just now we had a conversation with Ling Yu, and Wei Ying knew that among the people in Chentang, Ling Yu must be someone. Ling Yu was very angry. Cui Xu was probably her target. Wei Yin was even more suspicious of his attitude. At this moment, Cui Xuan frankly agreed to lead the crowd to kill each other, not caring about the life and death of his subordinates, and even more intent to kill. If it hadn't been for Cui Xu to act like this, it was in his mind, I'm afraid that Wei Ying was about to attack him suddenly.

Strongly suppressed the murderous intent in his heart, thinking that everything would soon be broken, Wei Ying once again turned his eyes to the waterfall, and saw a stream of spring hitting the rock, flying Qiong and breaking jade, splashing snow like smoke, and born in his heart Infinitely sad, looking up at the haze, the smoke is endless, the mist is floating in his eyes, Lu Can’s voice and smile are in front of him, thinking that the Lu Feng that he has worked so hard to protect may have been killed, the pain in his heart, it is hard to be anymore, a few drops of tears sink In the blink of an eye.

A group of people and horses walked slowly on the winding mountain road. At the forefront was a group of forbidden troops. At this moment, they were walking cautiously. They were afraid of falling into the deep valley on the side of the post road. They were all fully clothed, although they were climbing. It was very hard to cross the mountain, but there was no plan to take it lightly. The forty or fifty people walking in the middle were of different appearances, but they were all described as haggard, dusty, and some old and weak women and children. Among them, a middle-aged woman walked very hard. Although this woman is in a crude prison uniform, she is still graceful and graceful, but her face is covered by sweat and dust. The two young women around her each carry a package. Although they are also extremely difficult, they seem to still have enough energy to support them from time to time. The middle-aged woman moved forward. In addition to these three women, there are five or six women, mostly in their twenties and thirties, and there are many men who support them. They look like couples at first sight, and there are also some boys and girls who get together and talk to each other. Carrying, climbing hard, and even a five or six-year-old boy who can't climb independently, was tied to his back by a middle-aged man. In addition, there are twenty or thirty men, all of them in their thirties. Although they are all wearing prison uniforms, they are vaguely murderous during their actions, forming an army to protect the women and children.

Behind them, there is another group of forbidden troops. While climbing, they are still carefully watching the prisoners in front, lest there be any disorder. Originally there was someone who escaped on the way, or something happened. It was not a major event. It was enough to report the disease and die, but these were all criminals, let alone escape one, even if one died, the above might also happen. Blame it down.

What's more, these forbidden troops all know who they are escorting. General Lu Canwei is famous and has countless old men. There are countless righteous men who are willing to die for him. Things have changed. On the day Lu Canyu died in Qiaoyuan, someone wanted to Rescue matters have already been heated up, not to mention that Lu Yun, who had been sentenced to a decisive decision, was robbed. If it is said that no one would rob prisoners on the road, these forbidden troops would absolutely not believe it. The mountain road in Xianxialing is rugged, but it can't stop the people in the rivers and lakes. If someone takes the opportunity to rescue Mrs. Lu or the little son, this is a serious crime for killing the door.

Of course, Du Wei Duan Yue, headed by the Forbidden Army, has other worries in his mind. He is also a son of a family. Although the family is not strong, he can barely gain a foothold in Jianye. Although he is not a son, he has to Under the care of the family, he became a captain of the imperial army, commanded more than a thousand sergeants, and stationed outside Jianye City. I thought that this life would have passed in such a muddle manner. I didn’t expect that this time, I received a hot messenger and received an order. Ask him to **** Lu Can's family to Dingyuan, Tingzhou, which is a barren land. No matter whether he can go back alive or not, just thinking of the difficulties and dangers along the way is enough to hold him back. What's more, besides worrying that someone would come to rob prisoners, he was also worried about another matter. Although under Shang Weijun's high pressure, not many people dared to discuss it in private, but the rumors that Shang Weijun deliberately wiped out the roots have long been rumors. It was secretly spread that he was not a confidant, and would not secretly signal that he would start on the way if he wanted to, but if he really got the secret order, he also doubted that he had the courage to start. The general was prestigious and famous in his lifetime. There are countless old men. If he is really an accomplice, he will be regarded as a surrogate ghost in all likelihood. Even if he is still alive, the arrogant and powerful generals can't let him go. Even if nothing happens, he is in the army. Don't even think about raising your head and being charged with such a crime, even if you are in the Forbidden Army of Shang Xiang's line, you will inevitably be rejected.

What makes Duan Yue more headache is that he didn’t get any secret orders until he left Jianye. In this way, there are two possibilities. One is that Shang Xiang didn’t intend to embarrass the general’s family, which is naturally the best. , As long as you safely send the prisoner to Dingyuan, you will be fine. If you want to come to the old army of the general, you may not be willing to rob the prisoner in the name of rebellion. Even if you are a prisoner, as long as you know a little bit, you may not be dead. , Returning to Jianye is at most removing the military position. Under the mediation of the family, his life should be fine. But if Shang Xiang is planning to send another person to intercept and kill him, and all these people have made funeral sacrifices, then there will be no vitality.

With this thought in his mind, Duan Yue was not only cautious along the way, but he was also unwilling to be rude to the Lu family. He thought that if he really encountered an enemy attack, he might get help, but he knew In addition to Mrs. Lu’s mother and children and some servants, there are also some Lu family generals who have been exiled this time. Most of them have been killed on the battlefield. Compared with these inexperienced forbidden troops, they are more useful. If they can reach Ding safely. Far, even if Shang Xiang is secretly offended, it is not without life.

Wei Ying saw Mrs. Lu and his party from a distance. Although it was still a few miles away, it seemed to him as if they were in front of him. Although the shadows of those people appeared and disappeared because of the turning of the mountain road, his eyes were almost transparent. After crossing the layers of rock and falling on Mrs. Lu, the mountain roads in Xianxialing are well constructed, and the roads are all paved with bluestone collected from the cliffs, flat and neat, but the mountain is dangerous, five steps and a turn. Three steps up the ridge, with a cliff on one side and a mountain stream on the other. You cannot ride on horses or rides, but can only climb on foot. Even ordinary men will suffer from the road, let alone a woman like Mrs. Lu, thinking of this place, I feel sad and big. Why is the general withered behind him? His eyes flashed, and he saw Lu Ting, who was carried by a Lu family general, and felt a slight pain in his heart when he thought that the younger brother and sister were mostly unclear about his life or death.

While Wei Yin's mind was getting into chaos, the forbidden army in front had already reached the place where the mountain was relatively gentle. Those who were worried about the forbidden army were wide in their hearts and avoided the vines on the side of the road, either sitting or leaning , Each rest. Wei Yin sneered slightly when he saw this. He stood on a high ground overlooking the mountain road below. The forbidden army did not even notice. He thought of the Yong army and Lu Can who had seen the Chu army under the command of the Chu army. The silk pavilion covered his face, only showing a pair of eyes, and then stepped back to avoid letting the Lu family notice that these families will pay attention to their surroundings and will inevitably see their own figure. At this time, walk up from behind the cliff. Thirty masked men in strong suits, all armed with weapons and steady walking. After seeing Wei Ying, they leaned over and bowed. Wei Ying motioned them not to make a noise, but still looked down.

It didn't take long for a hustle and bustle to be heard from under the cliff, but everyone from behind was also here. Duan Yue saw that the place was wide and flat, so he ordered to stop moving forward. It was noon, just to rest for a while. All the sergeants and the Lu family took out dry food and water to eat separately. Those forbidden troops used to be in the prosperous place of Jianye. They complained about how they had suffered such sufferings, but everyone in the Lu family was silent. Two young women, Mrs. Lu, sat on the bluestone on the side of the road, and Lu Ting was caught there. The Nian's family will get rid of it and hug Madam Lu. ,

The general was named Lu Kang. He was originally Lu Xin's guard. He was loyal to the Lu family. Because of his honest temperament, he did not want to leave Lu Xin, so he never led the army alone. After Lu Xin died, Lu Can respected him very much, and because he was over 40 years old, he stayed in the Fuzhong to lead the family. Lu Kang is forty-six years old this year. His wife passed away the year before and he has no children. Therefore, he loves all Lu Can's sons as his own, especially Lu Ting. This time the Lu family was robbed, and Lu Kang was migrating with Mrs. Lu. The road in Xianxialing was difficult. Lu Kang was afraid that Lu Ting would lose his footing when he was young, so he tied him to his back. Even other families would want to carry Lu Ting on his back. He could not rest assured. .

Although Lu Ting was carrying on his back, he experienced various tragic changes in the past few months when he was young, and he heard that his father had passed away, crying endlessly. He was already a little uncomfortable on the road. These days, the road is difficult, and it is even more unacceptable. Describes thinness and black eyes, which makes people feel heartache. Madam Lu hugged Lu Ting, softly fed him water, and let him eat dry food. Lu Ting only ate two bites and couldn't eat anymore. Madam Lu was worried, but she had nothing to do. Although the two young women around her were named maids, they treated Madam Lu as a sister. One of them, a maid named Lu Zhen, persuaded: "Madam, when we get to Pucheng, we will ask General Duan to stay there for a few days. The doctor came to diagnose and treat the young man, and when he entered Fujian, Shang Weijun's influence was not so big. General Duan took good care of him along the way, and he would not refuse if he wanted to."

Mrs. Lu lightly sighed: "That's all. Yun'er, Feng'er, Xiu'er, and Mei'er are all missing. If Ting'er is a little bit short, it will be difficult for me to see their father even if I die. "After that, he broke the dry food into pieces and forced Lu Ting to eat it. Seeing her like this, the two maids were tearful. Both of them were orphans taken in by Mrs. Lu. They had also learned martial arts with the family general. This time Mrs. Lu was robbed, and Mrs. Lu was aware of it. Even the maidservants from the house are scattered. The remaining jobs are all received by the Lu family and resolutely refused to leave. The two maids have always been the favored maids by Mrs. Lu's side, and they have some force, so they insisted on not leaving. Leaving, without them taking care of her along the way, Mrs. Lu is afraid it will be even more difficult.

At this moment, Lu Kang, who was leaning on the mountain wall and resting his eyes, suddenly frowned, and said in a low voice, "Be careful, everyone. I heard someone coming from behind. The pace of people is chaotic. Ordinary business travel."

The generals of the Lu family knew that Lu Kang had been in the army for many years, and his best listening skills were all shocked. They looked at Madam Lu. Madam Lu did not know the military, but looked at Lu Kang. Lu Kang whispered: "If the old general comes to rescue, most of them will be members of the army. These people are definitely not. Although it is heard that some righteous people from the rivers and lakes participated in the Qiaoyuan matter, if the wife can safely reach Dingyuan, it will be better than escape. Therefore, most of these people are not the ones who came to save us, but the forbidden army is useless. We might as well take advantage of the chaos to take advantage of the weapons and protect ourselves."

The generals all hated the Forbidden Army, and they all showed their approval. At this moment, Duan Yue brought two sergeants over. When everyone saw this, everyone moved their bodies slightly to prevent sudden changes. Duan Yue didn't realize it, and said loudly, "Mrs. Lu, the final general also didn't expect the journey to be so difficult. When I arrive at the Xianxia Station in Lingxia, why don’t you hire a sedan chair and let the wife and the little son go on the sedan chair tomorrow?" Everyone in the Lu family was overjoyed when they heard this, but Madam Lu said calmly, "Thank you, General. Good intentions, but I am deeply afraid of breaking the law and involving the general." Duan Yan did not refuse to meet Madam Lu, knowing that Madam Lu was worried about her beloved son, so she accepted it intentionally, and said with a smile: "Madam is serious, there will be nothing in the end. The other abilities can be controlled by these brothers. As long as they don’t let others know, the lady will walk again when they reach the calm place of Xianyangling."

Ms. Lu was also a little happy when she heard the words, thinking that if there is a soft sedan, at least the beloved son can rest. She glanced at Lu Kang and nodded, Lu Kang understood in her heart, and stepped forward: "Mrs. Lu Kangdai, thank you General ." Then he whispered: "The general is on guard, there are unexpected guests behind."

Duan Yue was shocked when he heard the words, looked at Lu Kang in a daze, and hurriedly walked back, thinking that if he didn't think he had gone to Xianxialing, he would not have to worry about Shangxiang, so he kindly offered to hire a sedan chair for Mrs. Lu , The general might not tell him about this, he could not help but sighed that he was kindly rewarded, and quickly whispered an order to get some sergeants to block the back pass, and some sergeants to find the way ahead. These imperial troops were not trained well, and the situation on the mountain road was chaotic for a while, and the generals of the Lu family frowned and sneered.

At the time of the chaos of the Forbidden Army, there was a sudden scream in front of the mountain road. Duan Yue was startled, and turned around to see, only to see a Forbidden Army staggering back running back. The upper armor had been divided, blood rushed out, and it was obvious that someone slashed the armor and injured his life. Duan Yue felt a chill, the attack came from the front, could it be that Lu Kang was misleading himself? I haven't figured it out yet, there is already the sound of the sergeant colliding with the swords on the mountain road behind him. Turning back, Duan Yue saw that some black-clothed masked men attacked the narrow pass. Fortunately, the mountain road It was narrow and blocked by the forbidden army sergeants. Although these sergeants were not good at fighting, they knew that if they lost the pass, they would have no life, so they didn't hesitate to live or die, blocking the mountain road. Duan Yue's heart widened, and he quickly ordered the forbidden army in front to block the pass in front of him. If the pass at both ends of the mountain road is occupied by the enemy, the terrain in the middle is vast and the most suitable for fierce fighting. At that time, I am afraid that there will be no vitality, so Duan Yoolian issued an order to force his sergeants to defend themselves. At this time, the enemy trails were exposed. After a while, Duan Yue learned from the sergeant that there were more than a hundred enemies before and after. They attacked in turn, and they were all martial arts fighters. They were suitable for narrow places. In the fierce battle, if you hadn't brought a few powerful crossbows, I'm afraid they would have already attacked them. Duan Yue was worried, but he said in a loud voice: "Which bandit you are waiting for, dare to rob the imperial army and retreat quickly, but you can still wait for your life."

It was said that the people in black were all laughing, and one of them cut off the head of the sergeant in front of him with a knife, and laughed: "You forbidden troops are incompetent. Regardless of your lives, if you want to kill us, you have to have this ability. Are you under the command of the general?"

Duan Yue was even more horrified when he heard this. He thought that these are the people who came to rescue the Lu family, and once again said loudly: "If you are the old division of the general, you should know that coming to robbery is harmful, Mrs. Lu Although He Gongzi migrated to Southern Fujian, he may not have the chance to return to his hometown in the future. If you behave nonsense and rob Qin offenders, then the Lu family will really disappear."

Those people in black laughed again, and on the contrary stepped up the offensive. Some people even uttered some foul language. Although they did not humiliate Mrs. Lu, their words were abominable, and everyone in the Lu family was also frowning.

Duan Yue complained in her heart. These people are neither ordinary bandits nor General Lu’s side. They must have intercepted assassins from Lu’s family. Thinking of this, he could not help but give birth to the same hatred of the enemy, and turned to Mrs. Lu. I begged: "Madam, these gangsters must be ill-intentioned, can you please ask Madam to order the house general to help the general."

Ms. Lu heard the words and thought for a while and said: "These people are definitely not old husbands. If the general is defeated, I am afraid that our experience will be even more embarrassing. It is indeed good to fight side by side. The general is better to hand the defense in front. Under the command of Lu Kang, how about the general's concentration on the battle behind?"

Duan Yue was overjoyed in his heart and quickly agreed. He distributed some weapons to Lu’s family generals. Lu Kang left five family generals to protect Mrs. Lu and other women and children. He led more than 20 family generals to the front. These families The generals are all good warriors, and with the proper command of Lu Kang, the precarious situation is stabilized in a short while.

But even so, the men in black who attacked are all martial arts proficient bandits, and their weapons are very sophisticated. Although they are not good at battle formation, because the mountain pass is narrow, force is the key. They can almost do it alone. Arriving several sergeants, so the strength of the two sides is declining, less than an hour, the Forbidden Army has been killed and wounded, if there is no combat strength of the Lu family, I am afraid that the pass has been breached.

Lu Kang was anxious, and he thought that these fierce bandits were working here. They must have spotted that this place is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Although they are not easy to attack, it is not easy for us to attack. This is to kill us all. , But even though he figured this out, he was helpless. Although Lu’s family general was proficient in martial arts, compared to those fierce bandits, close combat was not good at it. If it weren’t for strength and cooperation, I’m afraid it would have been long ago. Attacked by these men in black.

While Lu Kang was anxious, he suddenly heard the maid Lu Hui shouting: "Uncle Kang, someone has come down from above."

When Lu Kang looked up, he saw that five or six long ropes were laid down from the top of the cliff. Some people in black and masked clothes were helping the ropes. He was shocked, and he was about to let someone shoot with a crossbow. One of them was a jade card with one hand, and then gently tossed it. Lu Kang subconsciously reached out to catch it, but it was Lu Can's token. With this, he could enter and leave the general's mansion. Lu Kang looked at it carefully, only for a moment. The body shape resembles Wei Ying. But he hesitated in his heart. Although Wei Ying was the confidant of the general, he was also a member of the Fengyimen. Fengyimen colluded with Shangxiang, and it was no secret that Wei Ying would harm the general. No matter how he came here, Wei Ying did not dare. determine. It was just that Lu Kang hesitated. There were already more than a dozen people in black on the ground. The man who threw the jade card did not remove the veil. He just pointed to his arm, but it was a scarlet scarf. Then he took the weapon and walked forward. The forbidden army wanted to separate people to fight, but was blocked by Lu Kang. The man, regardless of everyone's suspicions, walked to the front and stabbed to death a black who broke in while taking advantage of the gap. Clothing gangsters.

Lu Kang was overjoyed when he saw this, and said loudly: "This is his own person, don't worry, and when he said, he signaled everyone to pay attention to the red scarf on his arm." Then everyone relaxed and went all out to meet the enemy. And these people in black have all come down, and they support each other separately. These masked men in black clothes and red scarves are superb martial arts and fearless of death. With their help, the offensive of those masked bandits is gradually stopped, but these people are all gangsters, and they are evenly matched, and the losses are increasing. It’s very heavy, both sides are very cruel, even being wounded by the sword, there is no fear, just giving up their lives to attack, but for a moment, both sides are full of blood, but the road is narrow, if there are severely wounded or dead Often they can't stand a foothold and fall down the mountain road, otherwise I'm afraid the road has been blocked by the dead body.

It's just that although the people trapped on the mountain road received reinforcements, the enemies on both sides were also numerous and powerful. After a long battle, everyone was gradually exhausted. Instead, the enemies took turns to attack, and they were still fierce. Lu Kang wiped the blood off his face, his gaze fell on the masked leader who had retreated and stood beside him to adjust his breath, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Wei came to the rescue. General Quanxia will be grateful."

Wei Yin felt that the floating aura gradually stabilized, and did not answer Lu Kang's words. He just glanced at the mountains and clouds on the opposite side of the mountain road, and said: "I'm just here to die."

Lu Kang's heart was shocked. He was about to say something, when he saw a roar like thunder from behind, and a clear voice came directly into his ears, but someone of luck yelled: "Ding Ming is here, Mrs. Lu Mr. Lu, don’t have to worry.” Then came the scholar's screams, but it was a forceful aid. Lu Kang was overjoyed and quickly said to Wei Yin: “Mr. Wei, can you please meet Ding Daxia? Enemy."

A cold light flashed in Wei Ying's eyes and said: "Don't worry."

After talking and screaming, the masked men in black clothes and red scarves still have 16 people surviving. Nine people are in the front pass, and seven people are in the back pass. Hearing Wei Yin's stern shout, the front is divided again. After the four people came over, as Wei Ying rushed to the back pass, the remaining forbidden troops retreated according to Duan Yue's order, leaving only the Lu family to cooperate with Wei Ying and others. However, in two quarters, one after another was killed and wounded. Wei Yin stabbed a masked gangster with a sword, and the man fought back desperately, but only shaved off Wei Yin's face, leaving a knife mark on his handsome face. After seeing Wei Yin's face, the man's doubts that had already existed in his heart finally got the answer. He pointed at Wei Yin and said sharply: "You--" Before the voice was over, Wei Yin had already sealed his throat with a sword and kicked him down the mountain. At this moment, a flower was in front of Wei Ying's eyes, and only a sword light cut through the sky. When Wei Ying took a closer look, it was a Confucian scholar turning the pass, his sword shining brightly, and two gangsters were covering the two. He cried out in pain, and stumbled to the cliff.

Ding Ming was shocked when he saw Wei Yin. Although he knew the relationship between this person and Lu Can, he did not expect that this person would have the courage to come and **** Lu to Fujian. Just before he was shocked, Wei Yin He had already pulled a piece of clothing, covered his face, turned and ran to the front pass with the remaining nine blood guards, but Lu Kang came over and said loudly: "Is it Ding Daxia? Those with red scarves on their arms are his own "Suddenly in Ding Ming's heart, he followed Wei Ying and others to the front. Behind him, dozens of men and women walked along with Kuzhu, leaving a few to guard the pass, and some were responsible for monitoring the forbidden army. Beware of them, after all, they are already enemies in Shang Weijun's mind.

Ding Ming and Wei Ying also knew each other, but he looked down on Wei Ying’s treason in the past, so the two did not have a deep relationship, but now he hurried a few steps, walked to Wei Ying’s side, and stood beside him. Yes, he said with emotion: "Brother Wei is not afraid of traitors and power. He is really a good friend of the generals. Ding has always been offended. Please forgive me." Wei Ying did not say anything, but just glanced at him lightly. Moving forward with the sword, Ding Ming was taken aback, but it was not Wei Yin's rudeness, but he clearly saw that Wei Yin's cold eyes had a sense of absolute determination.

In just a few steps, the two rushed to the front pass. The situation was already precarious. Only one of the five blood guards remained in the **** battle. The Forbidden Army suffered even more deaths and injuries. The Lu family also suffered heavy casualties. Wei Ying He and Ding Ming rushed into the enemy group at the same time, the sword was shining, and several people were killed in a row to contain the situation. At this time, Cui Xuan, who was commanding the attack on the pass behind the black-clothed masked men, became more and more suspicious. He just heard Wei Yin's agreed-upon shout, and knew that he was letting him take the opportunity to attack, so he sent his most elite master. , But now he is blocked by the first seat. What does the first seat want to do?

I haven't waited until Cui Xuan thought about it, fireworks suddenly flew over the cliff, and then there was a silver bell of laughter. Cui Xuan was surprised and looked up, only to see that he had already stood on the cliff. There are eighty or ninety women, including old women in Jingchai's sarongs, middle-aged beautiful women with luxurious appearance, many snow-clothed women in their thirties, and some beautiful girls in the age of eighteen or nineteen. , But they are all cold-looking, with sharp swords hanging on their waists, surrounded by women like stars holding the moon. Standing on the cliff is a woman in neon clothes, beautiful and beautiful, like a fairy.

Cui Xu immediately understood in his heart that he and others were bait to convince those who came to rescue Lu that it was not a trap, although he still didn't understand why the first person took such a risk, not only sacrificing his subordinate Chentang, but also sacrificing The Blood Guard of his confidant even gave up his life to fight, but Cui Xu already knew that if he wanted to survive, he should run away at this moment and quickly ordered a retreat. Before Cui Xu led the crowd to retreat, all the female swordsmen in snow clothes on the cliff took out their crossbows and drank in unison. Three black rays shot towards the opposite cliff, gently and ingeniously submerged into the rock wall, only a faint sound was heard, Ding Ming and the others took a closer look. Those black lights were specially made crossbow arrows. As soon as they touched the stone wall, the arrows splayed to form a flying grab, firmly grasping the protruding rock, and the iron grabbing iron is as deep as mud. Ding deep into the stone wall, and with Ding Ming's eyesight, he noticed that there was a silk thread that was almost invisible to the naked eye after the flying scratches. Before Ding Ming could understand, the snow-clothed female swordsmen on the cliff had fallen to the ground along the diagonally flying silk thread, as light as a flower, falling silently.

The first few people who jumped off the cliff swung their swords and killed some jaw-dropping imperial soldiers to the ground. However, Ding Ming was not only proficient in swordsmanship, but also knowledgeable about military strategies. He gave orders again and again to close the line of defense. After all these women descended from the cliff, when the road was blocked, Ding Ming led the people to protect the Lu family under the mountain wall, while Wei Ying and his blood guards had been fighting for a long time, exhausted, and were also guarded behind. .

Ling Yu floated down the cliff, he was secretly happy when he saw this, but he did not show his expression, and stepped forward: "This must be Wu Yue's first sword, Ding Ming Ding Da Xia, who was in Qiao Yuan that day. The second and seventh sisters in this seat must be Did he die under the sword of Brother Ding?"

Ding Ming sighed after hearing the words: "Qingben beauty, how can you be a thief, this must be the Ling Sect master of Fengyi Sect. Although the former Vatican Sect master did rebellious things, he would not show his eyes for traitorous officials and cruel Zhongliang. , Wouldn’t it be a shame for the master to do so.”

Ling Yu's face was cold, and said: "Just kill you all, who else knows about today?"

Seeing the murderous intent on Ling Yu’s face, Ding Ming sneered: “If you want people to know it, you can’t do it yourself. The master of the Ling Sect deceives himself, but I don’t know who the world does not know about Shang Weijun, the party’s affiliate of Fengyi Sect, and he is loyal. Scandal."

Ling Yu was furious, and preached: "Kill them all for me. This seat will use their blood to sacrifice to the undead sisters." Before the words fell, suddenly Mrs. Lu screamed from under the rock, Ding Ming and the others were shocked. Looking back, they saw that Wei Ying was holding Lu Ting in his hands, with a long sword lying on Lu Ting’s neck. He was surrounded by men in black to protect each other, facing off with the generals of the Lu family. Phisan, struggling with his life, wanted to rush to get the child back, but was hugged tightly by the two maids.

Ding Ming didn't care about Ling Yu being in front, Jian Zhi Wei sternly said: "What are you going to do?"

Wei Yin removed the face towel and smiled coldly: "Wei gave up life and forgot to die, just to induce you to fall into the trap. Now that he has achieved his goal, he naturally does not want to join you with the green hills. If you let go, let I took the little boy out. Even if you are all dead here, you can still save the little boy’s life. If not, Wei and the master will attack inside and outside. Even if you die here, you don’t want to survive."

Lu Kang cursed when he saw it: "Wei Ying, the general treats you with a high regard and kindness, but you are so ruthless. I was so grateful that you did not care about your life and death to save your wife and son. I never thought you were such a vicious heart, Daxia Ding. , Must not let him out. If the son falls on him, he will definitely die. If he leaves the son, he can let him out."

Ding Ming said that he believed it, and said: "Wei Ying, you are a treason and rebellious person, and now you have betrayed the general's love. You are really guilty of death. I originally believed that even if you die, you will be dragged on the road. But if you are willing to keep the little son, I will save your life temporarily and let you out."

Wei Yin laughed loudly, his long sword trembling lightly, and bleeding on Lu Ting’s neck. Although he was sick and dizzy, he screamed in pain~IndoMTL.com~Mrs. Lu screamed. Screaming, the young man's head drooped, and he passed out into a coma. Wei Yin grabbed a smile and said coldly: "Wei is a good intention, but I want to leave a pulse of cigarettes for the general. If you want the young man to die with him, Why not kill him now."

Ding Ming everyone looked at each other and it was difficult to decide. At this moment, Mrs. Lu woke up leisurely, her eyesight was as clear as water, and she said miserably: "Ding Daxia, let him go, Mr. Wei, if you think of the generals for the slightest benefit, Don't hurt Ting'er's life either."

Wei Ying saw those sad and sincere eyes, and his heart trembled, and said: "Madam, don't worry, unless I die, no one will be allowed to hurt the little son." Madam Lu nodded slightly, her face turned. weep. Ding Ming felt sad when he saw this, and finally made people let go.

Wei Yin ignored the hatred and contempt of the crowd, holding Lu Ting towards Ling Yu, and said: "Wei has been fighting hard for a long time, and wants to go to rest first. I wonder if the master can allow it?"

Ling Yu's eyes flashed, and said: "Do you really want to save this evil species?"

Wei Yin's eyes flashed, and he whispered: "I saw Jiang Zhe worshiping General Jiang Zhe in Guangling. I knew that he was really hurt to the bone. If you can keep Lu's son in your hand, it will definitely be useful, but The sect master has asked to kill Lu Feng, so I have to leave Lu Ting's life."

Ling Yu smiled slightly, and finally believed in Wei Yin's sincerity, and said: "Okay, you go, you have worked hard, when I have killed all these people, I will come to discuss this matter with you."

Wei Ying smiled slightly, holding Lu Ting towards the pass leading to Pucheng, Lu Ting burst into tears, and reached out to grab Wei Ying's face, but he was weak and weak at the moment, and at a young age. Suddenly, Wei Ying's figure had disappeared behind the mountain road, only to hear Lu Ting's crying faintly.

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Note 1: Bao Zhao "Difficulties in Traveling"