Moreover, after Yan Zhen at this time gave Zhou Shuyu a rough explanation about the distribution of the major forces on the continent and the division of cultivation levels on the continent, Zhou Shuyu generally had a preliminary understanding of this Hanyun Continent in his heart.

At this time, Yan Zhen, although lying on the jade couch, he could still feel the mentality of the children around him through cultivation. It's just that except for Zhou Shuyu, who asked the question, he didn't show the slightest wave, and the other four children were very surprised. This made Yan Zhen even more curious about Zhou Shuyu, after all, looking at his age, he was only twelve years old, how could he be so calm?

It occurred to him how the boy knew the mystery of the cowhide map, but he didn't ask.

At this time, Zhou Shuyu opened his mouth and asked: "Uncle, although I know that you are an important minister of Xichengguo, I don't know what your identity is in Xichengguo?"

"Oh, you want to know. I am Yan Zhen, the generalissimo of the Dragon Protector Army of the Western Cheng Kingdom, and most of the military power in the entire Western Cheng Kingdom is in my hands. In addition, I can also tell you that according to the military system of the Western Chengguo, there is also a private army under my command, which is called the Yan Family Army, and I am also the generalissimo of the Yan Family Army. In addition, half of the territory of Xicheng Kingdom is my fiefdom. Yan Zhen said lightly.

In fact, the smallest state on the Hanyun Continent is probably 20 or 30 million square kilometers, not to mention a larger state. Therefore, although Xicheng State occupies the territory of the six states, its territory is vast and densely populated.

At this time, Yan Zhen wanted to see if Zhou Shuyu, the child, would show surprise, but he was still a little disappointed, only to see that Zhou Shuyu's mentality did not fluctuate at all, and he said: "Oh, I see." Uncle, it seems that you are quite suspicious in Xichengguo!"

"Kid, I don't even know how many things are in your little head? That's right, as a hereditary family who holds most of the military power in Xichengguo, how can it be impossible to be jealous of the monarch? Now, this thirteen-year-old young emperor named Wu Zhao of my Xichengguo is naturally eager to get rid of me. Originally, I thought that this young emperor was smart enough, but you made me feel even smarter than the young emperor of my country. It seems that my generation is really old. Yan Zhen's tone was full of amazement.

"Oh, it's just that I don't think that young emperor from Xichengguo can fight against uncle. Zhou Shuyu said.

"How can you see it, he calculated me to be like this!" Yan Zhen asked with a little interest.

"I don't think this kind of calculation comes from that young man, even if he really wants the uncle to die in his heart, he doesn't dare to make a move on the uncle. Since the uncle can hold most of the military power in Xicheng and can still hold it so firmly in his own hands, then it can only show that there are no famous generals in Xicheng who can threaten the uncle. Moreover, the uncle's roots in the army are extremely deep, even if the uncle is really eliminated, the army under the uncle's command may not obey the orders of the imperial court, if the army under the uncle's command rebels again, I am afraid that Xichengguo will cease to exist by then!" Zhou Shuyu carefully analyzed.

"How many things are in your little head? That's right, today's Xichengguo has to be watched by the surrounding six countries all the time, but it is still difficult to appear famous generals and marshals for so many years. Originally, I thought it was because the light of my so-called god of war was too strong! However, who would have thought that even if I deliberately left the army for 10 years and hoped that there would be famous generals and handsome seedlings in Xicheng, even if they replaced me, I would be willing. However, I was very disappointed in the results, and within ten years of my absence, the entire Xicheng Kingdom was surrounded by enemies on all sides, and not only lost a large area of territory and people, but also lost countless soldiers. This surprised me, although I later chose to go out of the mountains again and once again reclaim the territory they had seized from the enemy. However, I am worried about the future of Xichengguo, and I am worried that if I die, the entire Xichengguo will be destroyed by other enemy countries because of the lack of handsome talents who can win a thousand miles. Yan Zhen said worriedly.

"Uncle, I really can't imagine that you, an important minister who was quickly eliminated by the emperor of your country, are so worried about the future of this country. You are really treacherous!" Zhou Shuyu couldn't help but sigh.

"Kid, I want you to do Uncle a favor. Yan Zhen said with a hint of pleading in his tone.

"Uncle, do you want me to ......" Zhou Shuyu stopped talking.

But Yan Zhen said solemnly: "That's right, now I and the royal family are almost incompatible, but the two sides have to balance each other for the sake of common interests. However, no one expected that because of my injury, the balance between each other was completely broken. Now, even if I return to China, my subordinates will definitely avenge me. To tell the truth, I, Yan Zhen, have no heirs in this life, and the woman I love seems to have been fighting for revenge on me. Therefore, I want to accept you as a righteous son, rest assured, I will not let you change your surname, I want you to be in charge of the Yan Family Army and the Dragon Guardian Army. Also, before that, I want you to get in touch with His Majesty the Emperor, who is of the same age and may be able to be good brothers. In this way, when you take over the Yan Family Army and the Dragon Protector Army, then you will trust each other. ”

"Ahh No, I don't like court fights. Uncle, your injury, won't it be completely resolved when you find that medicinal herb?" Zhou Shuyu shook his head vigorously and refused.

"So, can I accept one of your four younger brothers and sisters as a righteous son or a righteous daughter?" Yan Zhen was a little disappointed, and he had to retreat to the next best.

However, only Baili Aochen, Yu Wence, Zhong Liyao and Xiao Yuning replied in unison, "Uncle, since our eldest brother doesn't agree, then we won't agree!"

Yan Zhen had no choice but to smile helplessly, in fact, he was very touched by this kind of affection between these teenagers, these children, under the leadership of this Zhou Shuyudi, I am afraid that they will completely change the entire Hanyun Continent. If Heaven allowed it, he would like to see how these teenagers would change the Hanyun Continent in the future?

However, Zhou Shuyu was very surprised, you must know that if he can become the righteous son of Uncle Yan Zhen, he can control most of the military power of a country, and his future prospects may be limitless. However, these brothers were not moved at all, and they deserved to be his brothers Zhou Shuyu. Because of this, Zhou Shuyu secretly made up his mind that he must let these brothers get ahead and let them have their own world.

As for Xiao Yuning on the side, she had been eating those candied fruits, and at the moment when Zhou Shuyu and none of them observed it, there was a hint of nostalgia in her eyes.

It's too late, it's too soon. I saw Yan Zhen suddenly say: "Be careful, someone is sneaking into the carriage." ”。

In an instant, Zhou Shuyu and the others heard countless sounds of arrows breaking through the air, shooting towards the carriage they were riding. Baili Aochen, Yu Wence, Zhong Liyao and Xiao Yuning, who were still eating beside Zhou Shuyu, all stopped their movements, they all looked at their eldest brother together, and saw that Zhou Shuyu did not have the slightest panic, and they continued to eat.

Although the arrows were shot at the carriage, making a continuous "knock knock" sound, it seemed that the carriage was specially made, and the arrows were not damaged at all.

Then, Zhou Shuyu and the others heard a fierce fight, the light crisp sound of weapons colliding, and the sound of wailing. Almost less than a pillar of incense, someone reported outside the carriage: "Tell the Hou Ye that the attackers have been killed, and there is no one alive." ”

"Okay! Let's go. Yan Zhen said calmly.

However, what surprised him even more was that these children ate happily and did not take the shouts of the outside world to heart. He couldn't help but feel an inexplicable amusement in his heart, these children were simply too strange! However, the calm and calm performance of these children only aggravated his desire to take these children under his command.

Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye. Zhou Shuyu and his entourage arrived at Gaozhou Weiyang Mansion, a city with a population of more than 9 million. Opening the window on the carriage and looking at the scenery of the capital city of Weiyang Mansion made Zhou Shuyu and his children feel relaxed and happy.

However, at this moment, a sudden shout made Zhou Shuyu's brows furrow tightly. Looking at the place where the shouts came from, Zhou Shuyu saw hundreds of huge wooden cages driving down the street, each of which contained dozens of ragged people.

And Zhou Shuyu suddenly felt that the bodies of Baili Aochen, Yuwence, and Zhong Liyao beside him were trembling, and he immediately patted them on the shoulder. And Baili Aochen opened his mouth and said: "Big brother, they are the ones who have been convicted and demoted to official slaves, and many of our brothers' relatives have been demoted to official slaves and pulled into the official slave division. We will never forget that scene for the rest of our lives. ”

"I understand, we will have our own power in the future! We will get these relatives back. Zhou Shuyu comforted.

"Big brother, most of them have been abused to death! So, there is no need to go to them again! Guannu Si is a terrible hell on earth, we have once mixed in to find our relatives, even if it is a normal person, it will not live for three years. Yu Wence said sadly.

At this moment, Baili Aochen, who was silent on the side, suddenly widened his eyes, and his tone was full of shock, "How can this be? Gong Xueqing, aren't their Gong family relatives of the imperial family?"

"Second brother, what's going on?Who is Gong Xueqing?What Gong family?" Zhou Shuyu asked suspiciously.

"Big brother, Gong Xueqing and I have a marriage contract. It's just that later, the Gong family rose to prominence because they became relatives of the imperial family, and they became estranged from our Baili family! However, my marriage contract with her was still not invalidated. It's just that I didn't expect the Gong family to be convicted now!" Baili Aochen's tone did not have the slightest schadenfreude, but was full of sympathy.

"It seems that you can't forget this Gong Xueqing!" Zhou Shuyu asked.

"That's right, because although the Gong family is estranged from our Baili family, Gong Xueqing's parents are still good friends with our family, and later I heard that there was an accident that caused her parents to die. And she, because of her talent, was allowed by the patriarch of the Gong family to be a concubine of a prince today. And just like that, we never met again. Baili Aochen said nostalgically.

"Then which one is Gong Xueqing?" Zhou Shuyu asked.

"Big brother, do you see the girl who has been looking at the jade pendant in her hand? She is Gong Xueqing. Baili Aochen said.

Zhou Shuyu followed the direction pointed by the second brother, and sure enough, he saw a girl sitting at the bottom of the wooden cage, although she was dirty, but she saw that the girl had been silently muttering something.

If you want to know what happens next, let's see the next breakdown.