Liu Su forgot how long ago Xia Hong called him "Sect Master" last time. However, Liu Su understood that compared to Yun Fan, Xia Hong was more worried about the Han family head of Yaoguang City, Han Bin, who was called the "Three Friends of Jibei" with them.

In silence, Liu Su rolled up his sleeves and poured a cup of tea for Xia Hong again. The depth in his eyes made Xia Hong wonder if he should continue to say something. When the tea in the cup gradually filled, Liu Su slowly raised his eyes to look directly at the old guy in front of him, who was already over half a hundred years old.

In the end, Liu Su still opened his mouth to break the silence: "Remember, when was the last time you called me Sect Master?" ”

"It should have been two or three years ago. Xia Hong recalled, "At that time, Yun Chen finally decided to decentralize power and return everything that belonged to our clan. And you also became the leader of the clan jointly elected by us at that time, and negotiated with Yun Chen. ”

Liu Su: "We didn't want much back then. ”

Xia Hong: "Now, do we want a lot?"

Liu Su: "We already have a lot. ”

Xia Hong: "Sect Master means that I am not satisfied?"

Liu Su: "I mean, we've all changed. ”

Xia Hong: "Dare to ask the sect master, where have we changed?"

Liu Su: "This country can't give the clan too much what the clan desires, but the clan is still asking for it. In the long run, it will be detrimental to the development of the country, and we will lose everything we have now. ”

Xia Hong: "I just want to get back everything that belongs to me." I also hope that our long-cherished country can be revived and strong again, but now it seems that it is too difficult. ”

Liu: "I don't think that's a problem. ”

Xia Hong: "The sect master really thinks that with the two thousand armor of Mingguang armor that Yun Fan brought back, as well as those Chiyan warriors and the remnants of the Sabu tribe, he can really compete with the entire Dongji countries and even the princes of the world?"

Liu Su took a sip of tea, and then said lightly: "Do you mean that Yun Fan is leading the entire Shu Kingdom to a point of no return with the world as the enemy? ”

Xia Hong explained: "The "Chiyan Rebellion" of that year directly led to the division of our Ji Dynasty into two Ji, you and I are witnesses of history, and the Northern Desert has been in conflict with our Ji Dynasty since ancient times. ”

Liu Su said lightly: "However, judging from what you just said, you didn't come to me today because of Yun Fan, but more because of Han Bin." ”

Xia Hong: "It's impossible for the sect master not to know, next Yun Fan plans to take the frost sword to attack Liuyun City, right?"

Liu Su: "I know about this, I heard that Yun Fan also specially asked Yun Ji to be the middleman, and asked Lian Mu to borrow the military power of the frost sword, and exchanged the military power of Mingguang armor." However, what does this matter have to do with Han Bin. ”

Xia Hong: "As I said earlier, now all the frost swords from the clan have turned to Han Bin. And now Yun Fan's approach is equivalent to cutting Han Bin's body with one knife. But in Yun Fan's eyes, he saw that it was not Han Bin, but our clan. ”

Liu Su: "So you think Han Bin is leading the way to the east?"

Xia Hong: "Whether Han Bin did this or not, I dare not determine." However, if Yun Fan wants to take advantage of the attack on Liuyun City and reorganize the Frost Sword, then he will inevitably directly confront our clan. Sect Master, now you understand what I mean. ”

Liu Su said lightly: "Call me Liu Su." ”

Xia Hong was stunned for a moment, but listened to Liu Su continue: "Soon Yun Fan will succeed to the throne. If he really intends to do so, it makes sense. After all, the current state of Shuguo has indeed been controlled by our clan, and if you want to make any changes, you must first take our clan. It's just that I'm a little surprised that now all the frost swords from the clan are really attached to Han Bin? So what reason did Han Bin use to convince them. ”

Han Bin gave them a promise. Xia Hong paused and continued, "A long-cherished country that belongs to the clan. ”

Liu Su: "It's not a good thing for the clan to monopolize politics. ”

Xia Hong: "There is no clan and the country is long gone. ”

Liu Su sighed: "This time, that time." ”

Xia Hong: "So if I were Yun Fan, I would definitely take advantage of this recovery of Liuyun City to complete the purge of our clan's forces in the Frost Sword." This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ”

Liu Su sighed: "Killing people is in place in one step." ”

But Xia Hong continued: "This is just the first step. ”

Liu Su was curious: "What about the second step?"

Xia Hong analyzed: "The second part is naturally to integrate the remaining frost swords, as well as the power of the Mingguang Armor, to eradicate the interests and forces of our clan in the country one by one. Han Bin also thought so, so he conveyed his thoughts to those sect disciples who were serving in the Frost Sword. ”

Liu Su pondered: "He is taking advantage of the long-standing grudge between Yun Fan and our clan to make these children his pawns. Now that the war is imminent, Han Bin's doing this is tantamount to disturbing the morale of the army. At the same time, he was pulling us into the water together. ”

Xia Hong: "So, we have to do something. ”

Hearing this, Liu Su was puzzled again.

He asked Xia Hong instead, "There is one thing that I don't understand very well. Previously, you didn't want Liuyun City to be recovered at this stage, and at the same time, you also hoped that the children of the clan would suffer some losses in this battle, and you were afraid of what Han Bin would do, so what do you want? What do you want me to do?"

Xia Hong: "Are these conflicts?"

"Aren't these conflicting? ”

Liu Su sighed, sipped the tea in the cup,

"I'm almost confused by you. ”

Xia Hong: "I want to ask Brother Liu to reorganize the clan. ”

Liu Su: "Because of Han Bin, or Yun Fan?"

Xia Hong did not directly answer Liu Su's question,

"The kingdom needs a place in the clan. ”

"Are you worried that after Yun Fan succeeds to the throne, our clan will completely lose the right to speak?" Liu Su said lightly, "I don't think this will happen. At least, once the current Shuguo leaves the clan, it won't be long before it will fall into complete chaos. Yun Fan himself must be very clear about this, so he will not do things absolutely without it. ”

"I'm not worried about the present, but about the future. ”

Between the words, Xia Hong's face was solemn, as if soon his worries would be fulfilled one by one after today. Interestingly, at the same time, Xia Hui was also at the Yaoge Military Aircraft Office in the Guangqi Courtyard, expressing the same opinion as her father.

It's just that Xia Hui is telling Lian Mu about his obsession with the frost sword, and taking the opportunity to protect the interests of the clan. And Xia Hong was discussing the future of the clan in the Shu Kingdom with Liu Su. Eventually, Xia Hui made Lian Mu see her position and the reality that Frost Sword and the clan were gradually moving in lockstep, while Liu Su realized that Xia Hong wanted to continue the glory of the clan, not the future of the kingdom.

Xia Hui and Xia Hong didn't tell the truth,

But Lian Mu and Liu Su have seen through it.

In contrast, Lian Mu and Liu Su hope that Shuguo can have a better future, rather than the clan. This is also where Han Bin and Xia Hong don't understand Liu Su, although Liu Su always makes the most correct choice at the most critical moment every time.

After a moment of silence, Liu Su and Xia Hong said lightly:

"If you were me, what would you do. ”

"Create a special sword armor for the children of the clan, and leave a certain flaw. When Yun Fan returned from defeat, he took advantage of the situation to attack him. Xia Hong added, "Of course, the trouble I mentioned is not really asking him for trouble, but I hope that he will explain why the most casualties are actually the children of the clan." ”

Liu Su: "This practice is tantamount to pushing all the frost swords from the clan to the sword mountain and the sea of fire. Once discovered, our Liu clan will become the sinners of the entire kingdom and clan through the ages. ”

Xia Hong: "But doing so can not only weaken Han Bin's power in the Frost Sword, but also give Yun Fan a favor." ”

"It seems like killing two birds with one stone, but in fact it is another big gamble. ”

"There are pros and cons to everything, don't you? ”

"Aren't you afraid that Yun Fan's defeat in Liuyun City will become the cause of the destruction of the entire Shu country?" Liu Su said solemnly, but saw Xia Hong smile: "I only believe that the Liu clan in the country will not be able to enter the situation of the death of the country one day." ”

"Xia Hong, you really think too highly of me Liu Su. Between the words, Liu Su turned to talk to Xia Hong about Han Bin: "If I'm not mistaken, you must have contacted Han Bin before looking for me." Right?"

Xia Hong smiled but didn't say anything.

"Judging from what you just said, some of Han Bin's thoughts and even practices should be consistent with what you think. Liu Su said lightly, "However, why did you choose to come to me in the end?" ”

Xia Hong smiled: "Today's Han Bin wants to privatize the power of the clan. This idea of his is dangerous. This is tantamount to stealing the fruits of our joint efforts for the clan, just to satisfy his own selfish desires. Therefore, I hope that Brother Liu can stop it in time. After all, compared to Han Bin, the entire Shuguo clan still listens to Brother Liu's words more. ”

Liu Su: "What did you all talk about? ”

Xia Hong: "I didn't say anything, I just talked about my views on Yun Fan and the future of the clan in the Shu Kingdom." You know Han Bin's character, just praise him a few words, basically he will tell you what you want to know. ”

Liu Su: "You have tested him. ”

Xia Hong: "Yes, not all. ”

Liu Su: "You also tempted me. ”

Xia Hong: "Why does Brother Liu think?"

Liu Su's gaze turned to the snowfall outside the pavilion.

He didn't answer Xia Hong's question, but instead said, "If I reject your proposal today." What will you do next? Do you choose to cooperate with Han Bin? ”

Xia Hong listened, and the smile on the corner of his mouth instantly froze.

Liu Su also got the most real answer at this moment.

Silence, continued silence for a long time.

I don't know how much time has passed.

In the end, Xia Hong looked at Liu Su with some unwillingness, and said slowly: "I will respect every decision made by Brother Liu." ”

Liu Su smiled, "And then." ”

Xia Hong sighed: "I won't say a word again." ”

When the words fell, Liu Su saluted Xia Hong with a cup of tea.

"What you said today, I will think about it. However, the battle of Liuyun City is not only related to the future of the clan, but also to the future of our long-cherished country. As for your concerns about Han Bin, I will find a way to solve them. So, is there anything else?"

Liu Su asked Xia Hong, Xia Hong took a deep breath, and then sighed: "What should be said has basically been finished." Nothing else. ”

"So let's do it first. ”

Between the words, Liu Su slowly got up.

Seeing this, Xia Hong looked embarrassed.

Seeing this, Liu Su was stunned for a moment, and then said slowly to Xia Hong: "After sitting for a long time, it is inevitable that there will be some backache." So think about it and move. Why don't you go outside with me?"

Xia Hong smiled, thinking to himself if Liu Su was giving an eviction order to himself. Without waiting for Xia Hong to think about it, Liu Su picked up Xia Hong with his hand, and walked straight to the outside of the Flying Flower Pavilion, and said with emotion: "It's been more than twenty years, I remember that the last time it snowed so heavily in Bright Moon City, the Northern Desert coincided with the 'Rebellion of the Ten Marquis'. ”

Xia Hong was stunned for a moment, and asked in a low voice, as if he was afraid of being heard by others: "Brother Liu, is you missing Yun Han again?" ”

Liu Su replied to the question: "If she hadn't gone to the Northern Desert that year, maybe there would have been a lot of things now, and they wouldn't have happened." ”

"If you should come, you can't hide from it, this is fate. ”

Xia Hong sighed with emotion, but he forgot that Liu Su never believed in fate, and he had been fighting against fate all his life. As for Xia Hong's emotion, Liu Su smiled after hearing it and didn't say anything.

In the distance, Liu Fengchen quietly looked at the two middle-aged people, not knowing what they were talking about. He wanted to get closer, but he was afraid that he would lose his manners, and then disturb his father and Shibo to catch up. In fact, the conversation between Liu Su and Xia Hong in the Feihua Pavilion just now, Liu Fengchen, who was guarding the door at the time, basically heard it.

Regarding Xia Hong's proposal, Liu Fengchen was naturally very opposed and thought that it was very likely to be a trap. Fortunately, in the end, Liu Su didn't listen to Xia Hong's words. After all, once the East Window incident happens, the entire Liu clan will be doomed. Therefore, Liu Su was right to think that Xia Hong was testing him.

However, Liu Fengchen didn't know.

What is Xia Hong testing his father?

And for what purpose, and for whom?

Is all this really for the sake of the clan?

Thinking of this, Liu Fengchen's gaze gradually deepened.

At the same moment, Bu Weilan quietly appeared in front of Yun Ji with the information he had obtained from the "Ice Prison" of the Light Closed Courtyard. At that time, Yun Ji was continuing to study the details of the past of the "Bright Light Change" provided by Lu You.

Because Bu Weilan is often so elusive, Yun Ji will get used to it over time. Regarding the appearance of Bu Weilan, Pu Jia, who was guarding the door, did not know. After all, to be able to have light skills and footwork like Bu Weilan, there are only three people today.

"Seeing that you are so proud, I think this trip must have been very rewarding. Between the words, Yun Ji saw a rare look of joy in Bu Weilan's eyes. But listening to Bu Weilan smiled slightly: "One good news, one bad news." Which one does the lord want to listen to first? ”

Yun Ji was stunned for a moment, sighed and closed the file.

"Let's talk about the bad news first. ”

"The Xiji Tianwu Kingdom will appear as reinforcements in the near future on the land of our Jibei. Bu Weilan said lightly. Yun Ji didn't say anything, just hesitated for a long time, and then turned to ask, "What's the good news?" ”

Bu Weilan continued: "The good news is that before the Tianwu Kingdom arrives in Jibei, the Thousand Thunder Kingdom will not have a direct conflict with us unless it is absolutely necessary, and it is very likely to win us over. ”

Yun Ji pondered, "They are stalling for time. ”

Bu Weilan smiled: "Actually, this is also a very good opportunity for our country." After all, it is impossible to have the so-called time difference in Jibei at the same time. ”

Yun Ji recalled: "If Gu is not mistaken, it seems that Gu's younger brother sent an army to leave Mingyue City a few days ago, have you paid attention to this matter." ”

Bu Weilan said lightly: "It is the "Shuofeng" Iron Cavalry of the Sa Department that left, and the leader of the team is "Meng Ge", one of the six generals of the Sa Department. ”

"This Mongo, Lone shouldn't have seen him. Yun Ji's gaze gradually deepened, and the memory suddenly sank into the night banquet on August 10 to celebrate Yun Fan's return, "This Meng Ge should be a man, right." ”

Bu Weilan hesitated: "According to rumors, it should be." ”

Yun Ji said, "It seems that you haven't seen it either." ”

Bu Weilan smiled: "The six generals of the Sa Department who are famous in the Northern Desert, now there are only two generals, Akzati and Xinzaima, who have appeared in public, and the remaining four still don't know what the trend is." ”

After hearing this, Yun Ji suddenly said curiously: "Do you know what the names of the six generals of this sa department are?" ”

Bu Weilan smiled and said: "If Weilan is not mistaken, these six generals are named Akzati, Sinzaima, Ulanqin, Kulujiwa, Yin, and Menggo. ”

After listening to these names, Yun Ji sighed and said, "The names of these Northern Desert people are really tongue-twisting and difficult to remember. ”

Bu Weilan smiled and didn't speak, but listened to Yun Ji continue: "This younger brother of Lone seems to have decided to take advantage of this opportunity to recover Liuyun City. I heard that he has often been haunting the Guang Yuan recently, and he also asked the Liu family to customize a batch of sword armor. ”

Bu Weilan bowed and waved his hand and said, "The lord of the country is thinking about why the Liu clan is willing to create these swords and armor for Young Master Yunfan, right." ”

Yun Ji turned to ask, "Knowingly asking." ”

Bu Weilan smiled: "It is impossible for the clan to form an alliance with Young Master Yun Fan, but it cannot be ruled out that the Liu family has some unknown transactions with Young Master Yun Fan in private. ”

"Unknown deal?" Yun Ji looked at Bu Weilan suspiciously, and after a moment of thought, she asked, "Is this your guess, or is it ......?"

Bu Weilan smiled slightly, but did not answer in time.

......

Bright Moon City in the middle of the night, the deepest part of the Han Mansion.

Han Bin lit an oil lamp and waited for no wonder.

During this period, Han Bin was drowsy. Until the middle-aged man dressed in black quietly appeared in front of Han Bin. The moment he saw Xia Hong, Han Bin thought he was dreaming, so he scolded directly, but Xia Hong was not angry about this, but repeatedly made amends to Han Bin.

This also made Han Bin immediately realize that he was not actually dreaming, so he hurriedly made up with Xia Hong instead. Xia Hong smiled and said, "Brother Han's reprimand is not wrong at all, some of Xia's previous ideas are indeed too idealistic. ”

Han Bin was stunned for a moment when he heard this,

"You, really went to find Liu Su?"

"Everything, as Brother Han said. ”

Between the words, Xia Hong hesitated for a moment, and then continued to say to Han Bin, "Today afternoon, I talked a lot with Liu Su. In the final analysis, his attitude towards the Yun clan and the clan still can't get rid of that woman's influence after all. ”

Han Bin was puzzled: "Which woman?"

Xia Hong sighed: "Yun Chen's sister." ”

Han Bin was puzzled: "You mean Yun Han?"

Xia Hong continued: "It's a pity that that woman is dead. Otherwise, I really don't know what the current dream of the country looks like. ”

Han Bin sighed and said, "The bond between the Liu clan and the Yun clan is too deep, but it can be understood. Because of this, we can no longer leave the fate of the clan to Liu Su to decide. The last chance has already been given to him. ”

"I've always admired Liu Su. He didn't believe in fate all his life, and he always struggled against it. However, there are many things in this world that have long been doomed from the beginning. Whether he believes it or not. Xia Hong said helplessly, "However, there is one thing that Liu Su said is quite right. ”

Han Bin asked, "What's the matter?"

Xia Hong smiled: "He said, we have all changed. ”

Han Bin retorted: "However, Liu Su has never changed. ”

Xia Hong didn't continue with Han Bin's words, but instead urged Han Bin: "It's not too early, let's get down to business first." At present, Yun Fan has sent troops to set off for Liuyun City in advance, and there is not much time left for us. ”

Han Bin smiled: "Don't worry, everything is in the plan." ”