November 11th, Dawn City, night.

After a period of rest, Lei Che invited Qiu Yu to come to the City Lord's Mansion as a guest. During the process, Qi Yi always accompanied her by her side and did not let anyone approach easily.

At this time, Yaoguang City, except for the Han family's compound, which is considered to be well-preserved, is in a mess. In this battle, the actual battle losses of the Thousand Thunder Nation were more than they had planned before. A very small number of important generals were also seriously injured in the process, so this also made Lei Che temporarily postpone the next offensive, and took time out of his busy schedule to catch up with Qiu Yu.

In silence, when Qiu Yu slowly sat down, Lei Che dismissed the guards around him who were responsible for his safety. At this time, the head of the guard hesitated. Lei Che reminded the head of the guard with a smile: "Even if you join forces with these guards, I'm afraid you won't be able to beat this man in front of you." ”

Between the words, everyone's eyes converged on Qi Yi's body. Qi Yi didn't say anything, just glanced coldly at the head of the guard who was secretly looking at him. As a result, only a brief eye contact made the captain of the guard retreat with great interest.

Lei Che, who witnessed this scene, smiled silently.

So in the hall of the City Lord's Mansion, in the end, only Lei Che, Qi Yi and Qiu Yu were left, and those guards and the chief guard retreated to the door and did not leave. Qi Yi, who was standing next to Qiu Yu, smiled disdainfully and didn't say anything.

When all the guards exited the hall, Lei Che personally poured wine for Qiu Yu to apologize for his past. Qiu Yu didn't say anything, just looked into the wine bottle. After a moment of silence, Lei Che opened his mouth and asked Qiu Yu, "How long has Mr. lived here?" ”

Qiu Yu recalled: "Three years. ”

Lei Che nodded, and said thoughtfully: "In other words, Mr. came here before the 'Jingwei Pass Alliance' and after the 'Heavenly Fire Tribulation'. ”

Qiu Yu said: "Almost. ”

"When the Mexican invaded the country twice, Mr. should have witnessed the whole history. Lei Che suddenly asserted, "What do you think of these two wars between Mexico and Shu. ”

Qiu Yu didn't answer Lei Che's question immediately.

She knew that Lei Che was testing herself, and she wanted to know if she had contributed to the country during this period, and what kind of strategy she had offered, and Lei Che's purpose in doing so was obvious, in fact, she wanted to judge whether the country had hidden strength through Qiu Yu's "contribution" to the country and her combing of the past.

After all, soon the battle of Liuyun City is about to start.

Thinking of this, Qiu Yu smiled slightly, "Actually, in these two wars between Mexico and Shuguo, I haven't been able to help Shuguo when I first arrived. As a guest of the Han family in Yaoguang City, I have always only been giving advice to the head of the Han family. ”

Lei Che looked at Qiu Yu with interest: "The head of the Han family in Yaoguang City is Han Bin, who is known as the "Three Friends of Jibei", right?" ”

Qiu Yu nodded silently, and Lei Che was curious: "What kind of person is this Han Bin." What does the gentleman know about him?"

"Qiu Yu didn't dare to say how well he knew the head of the Han family, but the head of the Han family gave me a trust that I had never had, in this land that was strange to me. In the face of Lei Che's temptation, Qiu Yu made Lei Che feel ashamed with just one sentence, and he was embarrassed to continue to ask.

Obviously, it was precisely because Han Bin gave Qiu Yu enough trust that Qiu Yu chose to stick to the Han family compound after Yaoguang City was broken, and it was precisely because of Lei Che's original suspicion that Qiu Yu and him unexpectedly reunited here. Thinking of this, Lei Che was very sensible, and no longer tested the past related to the Su Kingdom to Qiu Yu, and turned the conversation to the general of the Mo Kingdom who was captured by him earlier.

"I almost forgot to get down to business, the last time the general of the Mo Kingdom who was captured by the widow, Mr. has not told the widow what his name is. ”

Qiu Yu took a sip of the wine bottle, raised his eyes and said, "Han Ming." ”

Without waiting for Lei Che to ask, Qiu Yu added: "His name is Moyi Hanming. It is the same clan as the lord of the Mexican country, Moyi Cassia Ming. It's just that in his early years, because of some things, he was expelled from the genealogy of the clan of the Mexican country, so now he has no name. ”

"Now that he has been expelled, Mo Yi Cassia still dares to let him come to guard this important town in the north of Ji?" Lei Che looked at Qiu Yu suspiciously, and Qiu Yu smiled slightly, "Naturally, I hope that he can make meritorious contributions." ”

Lei Che: "What is the reason why this Moyi Hanming was expelled from the clan genealogy of the Mo Kingdom. According to the patriarchal law of the Ji Dynasty, only those who kill people of the same clan and betray their own clan will receive such punishment. ”

"The one who killed his fellow clansmen was not Moyi Hanming, but his cousin, Moyi Hanzhao. However, Moyi Hanzhao was able to succeed completely with the assistance of Moyi Hanming. Qiu Yu said lightly, observing the change in Lei Che's expression between the words.

"This Moyi Hanzhao, has he participated in the Jingwei Pass Alliance?" Lei Che paused, "No, where should the widow have heard this name." Before that. ”

Qiu Yu pondered for a moment, and then asked Lei Che instead: "Does the lord of the country still remember the lord of the country, Nangong Liuli." ”

"Yes, of course I do. If it weren't for him, how could there be Liang Yi today?" Speaking of this, Lei Che suddenly remembered some past events, "Did this Han Zhao ever serve as a guard for Nangong Liuli?"

Qiu Yu exclaimed: "The lord of the country has a good memory. Yes, this Han Zhao did serve as a guard for Nangong Liuli, the original lord of Qiguo. ”

"How do you feel that this timeline is a little wrong. When was Hanzhao expelled from the family tree?"

Lei Che looked at Qiu Yu suspiciously.

Qiu Yu said slowly: "Moyi Hanzhao is a family tree that was expelled when the Xuan Kingdom was not destroyed. This matter has a much more distant history to touch. ”

"Is that history about the fall of Xuanmo?"

Qiu Yu nodded and continued: "When the Xuan Kingdom lost power, the clan of the Xuan Kingdom tried to take down Xuan Yi Wufu and his heirs and sacrifice them to Emperor Xuan in order to prevent the Xuan Kingdom from finally entering the fate of being destroyed, so as to appease the holy anger. As a result, this matter was discovered by Han Zhao. At that time, Moyi Hanzhao was not called Moyi Hanzhao. ”

Lei Che: "It's called Xuanyi Hanzhao." ”

Qiu Yu: "He killed all the rebellious clans in one night. In the process, Han Ming and him worked with him to purge all the clan children who tried to rebel. This includes Han Zhao's wife and his people. ”

Lei Che: "It seems that if it weren't for them, maybe Moyi Cassia would have been killed by Yun Fan and the Suxia coalition army in the early years." ”

After that, Han Zhao fled to Luoguo, and finally to Qiguo, and Han Ming was separated from him in the process. Later, at the invitation of Moyi Cassia when the Mexican Kingdom was established, the two slowly returned. Qiu Yu sighed, "Actually, there are not many people who know the truth about the demise of the Xuanguo clan. Cassia Moyi is one of them. Therefore, after the establishment of the Mexican State, he invited Han Zhao and Han Ming to return to the Mexican State and entrusted them with important tasks. During this period, Moyi Cassia also wanted to restore their surnames, but was opposed by some of the remnants of the clan who escaped death that year. So in the end, I had to give up for the time being. ”

Between the words, Lei Che's profound gaze fell on Qiu Yu's fingertips, Qiu Yu put down the wine glass in his hand, and continued to recall this past about Moyi Hanming: "When Moyi Cassia began to establish Moguo on the land of Xuanguo, rumors about him being actually a descendant of the Xuanyi clan were also circulating in the market at the same time. After many old ministers loyal to the Xuanyi clan learned the news, they went to Mexico one after another. ”

"This news was released by Moyi Cassia Ming, right?"

"Yes, one is to better appease the people, and the other is to attract the old ministry to reunite. Qiu Yu paused and continued: "During this period, the Son of Heaven of the Dongji Dynasty was still in exile. At that time, the first war between the Suzu and the Mexican State had not yet begun. ”

Lei Che: "After the Heavenly Fire Tribulation is over?"

Qiu Yu: "That's about that time. ”

Lei Che: "And then?"

Qiu Yu: "It didn't take long for Moyi Cassia to successfully recruit many old ministers who had been loyal to the Xuanyi clan through the identity of 'descendants of the Xuanyi clan'. And these people recognized Moyi Cassia at a glance, in fact, he was the eldest son of Xuanyi, the lord of the Xuan Kingdom, which made the Mo Kingdom soon have the confidence to compete with the Shu Kingdom soon after its establishment. ”

Lei Che: "Then, the first war of Sumo?"

Qiu Yu: "No, then there's the Scourge of the Blood Ravens." ”

"The scourge of the blood crow?", how come this widow has not heard of it. So before the war between Mexico and the Shu Kingdom, there was actually a rebellion inside?" If that's the case, Moyi Cassia still dares to go to war with the kingdom of Shu?"

"The Scourge of the Blood Crows is a secret change within the Mexican Kingdom, and it is a purge of the Moxi clan by the Moyi Cassia against the Mexican clan. So not many people know about it. In the eyes of the world, the first war between Mexico and Shu was indeed lost. But for Moyi Cassia Ming, it is precisely because of this war that he can sit firmly in the position of the lord of Moxi. Qiu Yu said lightly, "Sometimes, war can be used to transfer internal contradictions. Have you forgotten this? ”

Lei Che avoided Qiu Yu's gaze and asked instead,

What does this have to do with the "scourge of blood ravens"? ”

Qiu Yu recalled: "After the "Heavenly Fire Tribulation", before the "Bright Light Change" occurred, the Mexican Kingdom had already completed the recovery of the territory of the former Xuan Kingdom, and had the idea of taking revenge on the Su Kingdom after it was severely damaged by the "Heavenly Fire Tribulation". Some of the elders of the Mo Kingdom Clan, who originally followed Moyi Cassia, thought that Moyi Cassia was a little too anxious after learning of his intention, so they began to admonish him. As a result, instead of making Cassia Moyi change his mind, these elders' actions made them find a suitable excuse for Cassia Moyi to put them under house arrest. ”

"Moyi Cassia wants to hold the clan of the Mo Kingdom hostage in this way, right?" Lei Che guessed, Qiu Yu shook his head: "No, he wants to find an opportunity to completely eradicate the clan's regent over the Mo Kingdom. ”

Lei Che was skeptical: "Then did he do it?" ”

"If not, Han Ming wouldn't have appeared in Yaoguang City at this moment. Qiu Yu paused and continued, "After learning that the elders of the clan were under house arrest by the Moyi Cassia Ming, a rebellion began to brew in the dark. And all of this is actually in the calculations of Moyi Cassia Ming. As mentioned earlier, Han Ming is actually the same sect as Moyi Cassia Ming. Not only that, but Han Zhao, who had slaughtered all the rebellions of the Xuanguo clan overnight, also shed the same blood as Moyi Cassia. ”

Lei Che: "Then, this Han Zhao's old trick is repeated. And kill those clan children who want to rebel?"

At that time, Han Zhao had already been ordered to go to the border to prepare for a war with the Shu Kingdom. Qiu Yu recalled, "And the task of solving these rebellious people, this time it fell on Han Ming. ”

......

In the deep dungeon of Yaoguang City, Han Ming, who had lost his hands, curled up in the corner, his eyes hollow, like a walking corpse. It's still snowing outside at the moment, but for Han Ming, what does this have to do with him.

In the darkness, a mouse squeaked and slipped past him. When he raised his eyes, the entire dungeon had been filled with soldiers from the Mexican Kingdom. Now, like Han Ming, they huddled in silence in this cold and secluded dungeon.

At this time, a soldier from the Thousand Thunder Kingdom opened the door of the cage next to Han Ming and took a soldier from the Mexican Kingdom away. Heavy footsteps accompanied by heavy breathing, faded away. After a while, the wail of the taken Mexican soldier came from the end of the dungeon.

This heart-rending wail was enough to pierce everyone's eardrums. But none of the soldiers of Mexico covered their ears. They listened in silence. The whole process of the torture of the Mexican soldier by the Thousand Thunder Kingdom.

In the end, the Mexican soldier said nothing.

When he was thrown back into the cage by the soldiers of the Thousand Thunder Country, he was already dying. All ten fingers were broken, the bridge of the nose was also broken, three ribs were broken, and there were blood stains on the corners of the mouth and nostrils, which had not stopped. After the soldiers of the Thousand Thunder Country left, the dying soldier of the Mexican Kingdom raised his eyes and said proudly to Han Ming: "General, I didn't disgrace our Mexican Country." ”

At this time, Han Ming, who was silent, rolled his eyes to look at the soldier of the Mexican country, and said lightly: "You are the hero of our Mexican country, how can a hero disgrace our Mexican country." ”

During the conversation, Han Ming wanted to get up, but because he lost his hands, he couldn't hold his balance, and then fell into the darkness. For now, his wound had been carefully bandaged, or at least the bleeding had stopped. At the same time, I will never be able to pick up a sword again. Thinking of this, Han Ming suddenly gave up on himself.

He began to hit the cold stone wall behind him with the back of his head, hoping to die. As a result, Han Ming's abnormal behavior immediately attracted the soldiers of the Mexican Kingdom in the surrounding cages to persuade him.

This scene drew a wry smile from Han Ming.

A moment later, a woman dressed in black walked out of the darkness and looked coldly at Han Ming, who was like a waste person at this time. With just one glance, Han Ming recognized who that person was. So Han Ming, who wanted to die, immediately went crazy and roared at the woman: "Don't give me a chance, otherwise I will definitely eat your flesh and blood raw!"

"I'm afraid, you'll have to wait a long time for this opportunity. ”

The woman smiled, her deep eyes revealing a strange scarlet. A faint fragrance filled the dungeon as her lips opened. Originally, in the roar of the cold light, the soldiers of the Mexican country, who gradually showed a trend of rioting, calmed down after smelling this faint fragrance.

Along with Han Ming.

When the dungeon regained the silence of its application, the woman spoke to Han Ming, "However, if you are willing to tell me where that ancient sword "Shattered Star" came from, and what is the relationship between you and the sword master. Maybe I can give you such a chance. ”

Han Ming sneered: "Give me a chance to kill you?"

The woman smiled, lowered her voice, and whispered to Han Ming: "Of course, you can also choose to take this opportunity to leave quietly." ”

Han Ming looked at the woman in front of him suspiciously.

......

At the same time, the hall of the City Lord's Mansion.

Lei Che turned the wine glass in his hand with interest, and asked Qiu Yu curiously: "This Han Ming, in the end, killed all these sect rebels of the Mo Kingdom?"

"He killed the leaders. It's just that the way it is used is assassination. Qiu Yu recalled, "Moreover, they are all a sword to seal the throat." ”

"The heavy sword?"

"It's the heavy sword called Shattered Star. ”

"How did this heavy sword come about. ”

"Do you remember the history I mentioned earlier? Regarding Han Zhao's killing of his wife and extermination, Han Ming coordinated this matter. Qiu Yu recalled with Lei Che. Lei Che nodded: "Then, when it was time to escape, Han Ming and Han Zhao were separated, what next?"

Qiu Yu: "Next, Han Ming had an unexpected encounter with the rumored "Blood Punishment" Uesugi Chigaku, the leader of the Third Legion of the Chiyan Samurai, and took over the "Broken Star" from his hand that could only be held by Uesugi Chigaku. ”

Lei Che: "How do you know so much?"

Qiu Yu: "These are all what Han Ming told me. ”

Reich: "Why did he tell you this?" ”

Akira: "Because, Uesugi Chigaku once predicted that Han Ming would meet me in Yaoguang City, and I would save Han Ming's life when he was living and dying. ”

Lei Che was stunned for a moment, and suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed: "It seems that this prophecy is quite accurate, if you didn't intercede with the widow that day, maybe the widow would have given him a good time on the spot." ”

Qiu Yu: "Perhaps, this is fate. ”

"So, the 'Scourge of Blood Crows' is this clan rebellion within the Mexican Kingdom?" Lei Che smiled and said instead, "The widow is wrong, it should be said that it is this clan rebellion that has been quietly suppressed, right?" ”

"The rebellion did not end because several of the leaders of the incident were assassinated by Han Ming. Qiu Yu added, "It can be said that Moyi Cassia achieved the goal of killing chickens and monkeys by instructing Han Ming to assassinate those leaders. After that, the remaining people with different intentions were killed on the battlefield one after another by Moyi Cassia taking advantage of the first battle with the Shu Kingdom. Moreover, Moyi Cassia also gave them a hero-like funeral. ”

Lei Che admired: "What a trick to kill people." ”

Qiu Yu continued: "At this time, the Su Kingdom has just experienced the 'Bright Light Change', and it stands to reason that if the Mexican Kingdom fights with all its might, I am afraid that these two countries will soon fall into a situation of losing both. ”

Lei Che: "However, Cassia Moyi didn't even think about winning. He was using these rebels as a stepping stone to test the depth of his dream. ”

Qiu Yu sighed: "As a result, he succeeded. ”

Lei Che said: "So this is the second war between the Mo Kingdom and the Shu Kingdom, right?" ”

Qiu Yu didn't answer Lei Che's question, but just said lightly: "There is a story about the "Scourge of Blood Crows", which ended hastily with the end of the first war between the Mo Kingdom and the Shu Kingdom. As for why this rebellion within the clan, which was kept secret by the ink cassia and secluded, was named "Scourge of Blood Crows", did the lord guess the deep meaning? ”

Lei Che pondered for a moment and said, "Because this incident was broken by Han Ming under the command of the Blood Feather Night Crow, and then caused a disaster?"

"If you really want to dig into it, you can't fail to mention that person. ”

Qiu Yu smiled at Lei Che secretly.

Lei Che looked at Qiu Yu puzzled: "Who?"

Qiu Yu smiled slightly: "Xuanyi is clean." ”