Chapter Twenty-Three: Desperate Saburo
After a day and a night journey, Zhan Duxiao, Chan'er and Huang Feng traveled to the periphery of Moge on the afternoon of the second day. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
"Phew. Zhan Duxiao reined in his horse and said, "There is the Yi Army's defense boundary ahead, be careful to startle the snake." ”
"The current situation, the Yi army has surrounded the Mo Pavilion to the ground, the county lord is familiar with the terrain here, is there a way to disrupt the Yi army's position?" Huang Feng asked on the side.
"If it was when Yi Jun first came, we would still be easy to blend into the Mo Pavilion, but now that the time goes by, the Yi Army has adopted the strategy of cutting off food and water for the Mo Pavilion, and at this time their siege is the tightest, and ordinary methods may not work. Chan'er said.
Zhan Duxiao looked at Chan'er's expression, and saw that instead of being anxious, she was still very calm, so she also calmed down and said:
"So what's the unusual approach?"
"Just wait here for a while. Guan Shu will cooperate with us, and we will act when the opportunity arises. ”
"He knew you were coming?"
"I didn't know, but I should have known right away. ”
"Do you have any special codes...... Zhan Duxiao was a little clear.
"I have lived in Moge for four years, and Guan Shu and Master are my closest family members, and they have their own way of knowing my movements. ”
"Okay, let's wait and see. ”
Half an hour passed, and the siege of the Yi army around the Moge did not relax for a moment, and at the same time, the Moge side was still as calm as before, and Guan Shu did not seem to have any action as Chan'er said.
Just when Zhan Duxiao, Chan'er, and Huang Feng's attention was focused on the direction of Moge, two of them used light skills to gradually approach from behind the three of them. When the distance between the person and the three of them shrank to only about ten zhang, Zhan Duxiao was the first to notice it, and said in a low voice the moment he turned around:
"Somebody's coming. ”
Huang Feng and Chan'er immediately turned around vigilantly, but only when they caught a glimpse of the silhouette of the person who came, Chan'er immediately let down her guard, smiled and said:
"They're all together. ”
The people who came were Guan Shu and Helian Jialu, who were found by small insects that could recognize the scent of black mandala.
"I've been waiting. Guan Shu nodded and greeted Zhan Duxiao and Huang Feng, then looked at Chan'er and said, "It's still a little far away from the nearest secret exit, so it took a little time. ”
"Is everything okay in the pavilion?" Chan'er shook her head and asked.
"It's business as usual, rest assured. ”
"Hmm. Chan'er's gaze immediately turned from Guan Shu to Helian Jialu, and the memories of the past flashed one after another, Chan'er couldn't help but have mixed feelings, and after a hug with Helian Jialu, she smiled at her and said, "I thought you were at Brother Zhe's." ”
"He was busy fighting, so he asked me to come to Moge to live for a while. Helian Jialu said briefly, "When we heard the news that Brother Zhan fell down the mountain stream, we were worried, but now that you are all safe, we are relieved." ”
"It's a long story. Zhan Duxiao said, glancing at Guan Shu and saying, "Let's change places first, and we'll talk about it later." ”
"I'll take you into the Desert Pavilion, let's go. Guan Shu said.
So a few people followed behind Guan Shu, sneaked into the dark passage along the road where Guan Shu and Helian Jialu came, and marched to the depths of the Desert Pavilion.
"With this secret passage, there will be no shortage of food and water in the Moge. Zhan Duxiao said as she followed Guan Shu forward.
"Hmm, the second prince thought that besieging Moge would cut off all the ways of supply, but he was really disappointed. Guan Shu nodded and said, "We can go out once a month to make up for it, and he leads a large army to be stationed here, in addition to the burden of food and grass, there is also a psychological burden." ”
"Definitely. Among the several battlefields, only the second prince had a mediocre record. I think his patience is almost exhausted. ”
Behind the two, Huang Feng was in charge of breaking the back, and Chan'er and Helian Jialu walked hand in hand in the middle.
"The last time Hengguo said goodbye, it's been almost a year in the blink of an eye. A lot has happened this year. Helian Jialu sighed.
"Not really. I have a lot to say to you, but I don't know where to start. Chan'er said.
"First of all, congratulations on regaining your memory, now it's you. ”
"Well, not remembering the past always makes me feel like I'm floating, and when I remember it again, it seems like I'm on my feet. ”
"You should have heard about what happened in Weidu this year, and I was able to leave without danger, largely because I had time to protect my brother. After that, a few of their brothers went to see you, right?"
"Yes, the six of them went back to the palace together. Brother Lin is now fighting with Yi Jun in the Demon Palace. The crippled brother is in the Moge, you must have seen it. ”
"Well, I know. ”
"When did you part with Brother Zhe, and how was the battle going on his side?"
"I left the battlefield of Gu and Wei in late June, when the war between the two countries was very hot, and both armies suffered heavy losses, and Xue Feng had to cheat to death and turn to acting in the shadows. The heirs of the Weiguo bow and arrow family are so crazy that Gongye Huanhuan has a grudge against the emperor because of the death of Mr. Gongye, and worships under the banner of our Helian family, which can be regarded as partially weakening the strength of the Weiwei army. As for Brother Zhe, don't you know his ability, it's only a matter of time before he will definitely win this battle. ”
"There is little development in the planting industry in the north, and the shortage of grain and grass supply in winter is its biggest dilemma. ”
"Exactly. ”
"Ahead is the exit to my father's usual cottage, and he is waiting for us. Guan Shu's gaze swept over a few people, and said with a light smile, "Follow me." ”
Chan'er walked forward with Guan Shu's footsteps, and several incoherent pictures suddenly flashed in her mind: under the same scene around her, Guan Zhou walked in front of Chan'er who was in a coma, and Tang Yin supported Shen Xiao, who had injured her leg, to follow behind, and turned right at the fork in the road not far ahead......
It's a picture of his own imagination, since Tang Yin told about it. Chan'er thought to herself. However, the next moment, Guan Shu really led a few people to the right fork in the road. Chan'er was stunned when she saw this, could it be a memory left in the depths of her mind when she was asleep. Looking further, Guan Shu's back in front of him had blurred into Shen Xiao's limping figure, and at this time, Chan'er's heart stabbed fiercely.
"Chan'er, why are your hands so cold?" asked Helian Jialu, turning her head.
Chan'er came back to her senses, looked at Helian Jialu, just shook her head, and said:
"It's nothing, just walk out of this passage in a moment. ”
"One more turn is the exit. Guan Shu turned to the two and said.
Zhan Duxiao also turned around to look at Chan'er at the same time, Chan'er glanced at him, signaling that she was fine, and several people accelerated forward again.
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When a few people walked to the door of Guan Zhou's hut in the depths of the Mo Pavilion, Guan Zhou was standing outside the house and waiting. Chan'er showed the ultimate in light skills, and was the first to rush forward and threw herself into Guan Zhou's arms. Guan Zhou seemed to be very relaxed and casual, but Chan'er's strength when he pounced on him did not make him retreat half a minute, so he could already get a glimpse of the depth of his skills.
"Master. Chan'er's voice whimpered.
"I haven't seen her for more than a year, and Xiao Yue'er has made a lot of improvements. Guan Zhou still called her by Chan'er's name when she was in Moge, patted her on the shoulder and said.
Chan'er sniffed, stood up straight, knelt down on her knees facing Guan Zhou, and said:
"Yue'er said goodbye that day, as soon as she left the master, it was a year and a half, and I only came to ask the master for peace today, please forgive the master. ”
"Get up. Guan Zhou pulled Chan'er up and said with a smile, "Master is very happy to know that you are thinking about Moge." ”
"Junior, meet Guan senior. Zhan Duxiao took two steps forward at the right time and saluted.
"Junior Huang Feng, I have seen Guan senior. Huang Feng also saluted respectfully.
"No need to be polite. Come into the house with me, and let's sit down and talk. ”
"Yes. ”
The group then entered the hut and sat around the table. Zhan Duxiao first officially expressed his gratitude for Guan Zhou for sending someone to convey the secret way, and then Helian Jialu asked about the rest of Zhan Duixiao and Chan'er's life after the catastrophe. When Zhan Duxiao recounted this experience, Guan Shu looked at Chan'er beside him and asked in a low voice:
"How about it, when Heng and Yi were fighting, did the person you were interested in ever appear?"
"What?" Chan'er didn't react for a moment.
"The owner behind the house is named Liuchen. Guan Shu said again.
"Well, he followed the prince of Yi and fought with him. ”
"Do you remember the absurdity you talked about last time, the eldest prince Xiuxi?"
"Hmm...... How did you remember to say this?"
"Some time ago, when I was collecting news, I overheard about the eldest prince. Now that the Demon Palace is fighting against him, you can understand a little more, and you can also know yourself and your opponent. ”
"Is there anything special about this great prince?"
"Originally, the eldest prince Xiuxi's Longyang fetish was almost well known, and this was also the biggest obstacle for him to become the emperor's heir. However, since the beginning of this year, the eldest prince has not summoned any man. There are rumors in the court that the eldest prince is tired of male sex, and some people have witnessed the eldest prince begin to accept female sex. If succession is no longer a problem, then with the political strategy and military talent of the eldest prince Xiuxi, he is likely to be the future emperor of the Yi Kingdom. ”
"Is this a real thing, or is it a scene of the eldest prince?" Chan'er thought back to Xiuxi's "use" of herself, and muttered to herself.
"A month or two may just be a show, but a year down maybe it's true. ”
"That is...... He found himself, he liked women. ”
If this is indeed the case, for a person who is new to the affairs of men and women, the beauty trick is probably the best seduction (separator). ”
At this time, Long You's remnant walked into the hut with the flying pigeon in his hand, and Guan Shu didn't say any more. After saluting a few people, Long Youyan handed the letter to Guan Zhou, looked back and forth between Guan Zhou and Chan'er, and said:
"Guan senior, county lord, this is news from the third brother. ”
Hearing this, Chan'er looked directly at Guan Zhou, waiting for his reaction.
After Guan Zhou read the letter, he looked around at everyone and said:
"Under the instruction of the Venerable Lord You Huan, the Star Altar launched a rebellion, and there was another internal worry in the Yi Kingdom. ”
"How could the Star Altar suddenly rebel?" Helian Jialu said in surprise.
"The fathers all know about this matter, the Star Altar was originally a night country sect more than 30 years ago, when the night country royal family was in turmoil, causing a battle for the throne, the star altar did not help each other, and took the opportunity to divide one side, and later invested in the territory of the Yi country. Guan Shu explained for Helian Jialu.
"The second brother and the third brother also talked about it when they chatted, the relationship between Xingtan and the Yiguo court and the forces of the rivers and lakes is intricate, You Huan has always been secretive about this and has an uncertain position, and the third brother and Fu Huan and Qi Rui don't know much about the inside story. Presumably, this time he provoked the war in order to take the opportunity to re-establish his position on the rivers and lakes. Long Youxuan deduced.
"Emperor Jing can mobilize more people than the second team, and it is self-evident who will be called to this counterinsurgency mission. Guan Shu said tepidly.
"After taking the Orange Flame Villa, the next target of the Star Altar is probably Moge. Zhan Duxiao and Guan Shu met their eyes and bowed slightly.
"But it's a pity that Moge won't give the Star Altar this chance. ”
"No matter which party benefits from this matter, it is a matter of time before Emperor Jing dismantles the east wall and makes up for the west wall, and the fall apart of the Yi Kingdom. Those who are unrighteous and helpless, and those who lose people's hearts lose the world. ”
"Shen Xiao is in the Star Altar, he can seize the opportunity and openly use the power of the Star Altar to make enemies of Emperor Jing, and the results of the battle belong to Yue'er. But there are two sides to the story, how much trust he has won today, how much danger he has put himself in the future. As Guan Zhou spoke, he stared at Chan'er for a moment, and said with a deep meaning in his words, "According to his consistent way of dealing with things without regard for himself and desperately trying to do things, he is likely to be in danger at any time." ”
"Guan seniors reminded that. Zhan Duxiao turned her gaze to Chan'er and said softly, "We won't sit idly by and watch Shen Xiao fall into danger alone. ”
"But what the third brother wants to do, as long as he thinks it's worth it, no one can stop him. Long Youwan said worriedly.
"Master, it was in this hut that he played a song called 'Fisherman's Q&A', right?" was silent for a while, and Chan'er asked a little abruptly.
"Well, he said it was your favorite tune. Guan Zhou groaned.
Chan'er heard that Guan Zhou affirmed her guess, her eyes were like water for a while, and after a short trance, she said in a firm tone:
"Rest assured, I will take him out of the Star Altar before he reveals his identity. ”
Hearing this, Guan Zhou nodded, and then everyone's topic came back to the current situation of confrontation between Moge and the second prince of Yi Guo.
Zhan Duxiao and Chan'er looked at each other deeply, although there was no verbal exchange, Zhan Duxiao clearly understood Chan'er's decision. Although both wanted to let the other see their smiles as a gift before parting, neither of them could really laugh.