Cheng Zheng, Yuanxin and Jinfeng set off for Mofeng Gang in the morning, and it was noon when they arrived, and there were several soldiers digging a pit in front of them, and what was unearthed was a large pile of bones, weapons and some clothes and hats that had been indistinguishable from the pattern.

Yuanxin asked, Cheng Zheng explained, "This was just discovered by the guards at the border yesterday, originally I just saw a knife in the sand, but I didn't expect to dig down and dig dozens of bones, so we came to take a look." ”

"What's so strange about this, it's supposed to be a battlefield, isn't it normal to find some bones?" I don't know what to believe.

Cheng Zheng said, "Our burial place is not here, if it is the corpse left by the enemy, we will burn and bury it, and the clothes and hats of these bones are still intact, in terms of disposal methods, it should not be done by our side." ”

Yuanxin took a closer look, "These corpses are only bones, and they look like they should be a decade or two old." ”

Among the pile of rusty weapons, there was a knife that was shiny and sharp, and it was particularly eye-catching. Jin Feng picked it up and looked at it and said, "Judging from the pattern and shape, this is Nishiike's knife." These knives have been buried in the ground for many years, but they have not rusted at all, and the person who holds such a high-grade weapon must also be a master of Xichi. ”

"Good weapon!" Yuanxin sighed and leaned over, Jinfeng handed it to him, Yuanxin held it in his hand for a while, and began to shake his head.

Cheng Zheng saw that he was strange, approached him and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Yuanxin closed his eyes, thinking back to the time when he escaped from Fengyan City, he didn't have a weapon in his hand, and picked up a knife, the feeling of holding the knife in his hand at that time was very different from now, Yuanxin shook his head and said, "It doesn't feel right, it's not like Xichi's knife." ”

Cheng Zheng asked, "This is a knife from a decade or two ago, and it is reasonable to be different from the current one." What do you mean by feeling? ”

"Weight, temperature, a lot of things, in short, it just doesn't feel right." Yuanxin said firmly, "I have used Lian Mo's sword, and I have also held their sword, this knife has its own cold, in terms of temperature, Xichi's weapons are not so cold. ”

Cheng Zheng analyzed, "It's winter now, and these weapons have just been unearthed, which is different from the weapons you used in Fengyan City, so it's inevitable. ”

Yuanxin thought for a moment, looked at the knife in his hand repeatedly, and still felt that it was inappropriate, "This kind of cold that goes deep into the bone marrow and hits the heart and blood is definitely not because of winter. Nishiike's weapons were all purchased from the northern country, right? ”

Cheng Zheng nodded, "Yes, Xichi does not produce weapons, and all the needs come from the northern country." The northern country is in an extremely cold place, and it is not surprising that the weapons created have their own cold air. ”

Yuanxin affirmed an idea and handed the knife to Cheng Zheng, "If I'm not mistaken, this should be Yan Bing Knife, it is indeed produced in the northern country, but the people of Xichi will never buy it." Because the ice knife is extremely cold, it is invincible in the cold land, but when it comes to the Central Plains or Jiangnan, it is useless. When I was traveling, I heard that a merchant in the north saw a Yan Bing knife sharpened like clay, and bought it with his daughter, but when he returned home, he found that it was not as practical as an ordinary knife, which was actually caused by the environment. ”

Cheng Zheng asked, "Could it be that among these bones, there are people from the northern country?" The one who robbed the second princess back then was a person from the north? ”

Yuanxin was puzzled, Jin Feng brought up the old thing, and said, "It is rumored that Mo Fenggang is the place where the second princess was abducted and disappeared when she was one year old, and that year Xichi was defeated, and the second princess was stolen to threaten our country to retreat, and then Xichi sent troops back to the second princess, and when it passed through Mo Fenggang, this team suddenly disappeared, and soon the queen died of depression, and the emperor was furious, and he was willing to give up after capturing fifty cities in Xichi. ”

Yuanxin hurriedly asked, "So, the place where we are standing now was originally the land of Xichi, right?" ”

Jin Feng pointed out and planned, "Fengyan City, Heyang, Mofenggang, and many places in this area, these were indeed the territory of Xichi twenty years ago. ”

Cheng Zheng confirmed his thoughts, "Xichi and Dazhao have already held peace talks back then, there is no reason not to return the second princess, and whether it is Xichi or Dazhao, they all hope that the second princess can return to China safely, so the only one who robbed the second princess may be the northern kingdom." I heard my grandfather say that some people speculated like this back then, but there was no evidence, so they couldn't rush to send troops, and they didn't find anything by sending people to investigate. Cheng Zheng looked back and saw that the soldiers were still digging in the pit, and he didn't know how much more he could dig out, "These bones were buried very deeply, and it took 20 years of wind and rain to expose the ground, no wonder there were no clues back then." ”

Yuanxin couldn't help but ask, "But why?" We are at war with Nishichi, what is the matter with Kanbei Kingdom? ”

Cheng Zheng shook his head and said he didn't know, "When these things are sorted out, I have to report to the emperor." ”

After the beginning of spring, everything recovers, there is no station at the border, a piece of stability, and everywhere is full of vitality.

The emperor's secret decree was sent to the military camp, asking Cheng Zheng to send someone to the north to investigate secretly, and after Yuanxin learned the news, he was very enthusiastic, I don't know if it was because he wanted to go out to play in the military camp, or because he wanted to make contributions, he made trouble for Cheng Zheng for a few days day and night.

Of course, Cheng Zheng didn't allow it, they had never been to the northern country, and they would encounter unexpected dangers at any time, so of course he didn't worry about Yuanxin.

It's been countless times, Yuanxin said to Cheng Zheng, "Let me go, I've traveled abroad before, and I've been to strange places, haven't I all come out safe and sound?"

Cheng Zheng didn't know how many times he said to him, "How can this be compared, it is very difficult to go to the north to find out the news, is it the same thing to go out with you?" If you think I'm too strict with you during this time, I can leave a few days for you to hang out, but when you go to the Northland, don't think about it. ”

Yuanxin angrily defended, "I didn't want to hang out, I want to prove to you that I don't always disappoint you." ”

Cheng Zheng turned his head and ignored him, "I don't need your proof, and I won't let you take risks just because you're angry." ”

"I'm not angry, I'm serious, and there's no one more suitable than me. I have a lot of experience in traveling to the people, stealing chickens and dogs, and I know how to act at the opportunity, and I am very good, no one can compare to me in the barracks. What's more, I've also practiced martial arts now, it's more than enough to defeat you, and of course self-protection is not a problem, so don't worry. Yuanxin patted his chest and was full of confidence.

Cheng Zheng knew that what he said made some sense, but he really didn't want him to go to that place where he didn't know the depths, so he persuaded him earnestly, "If you want to go out to practice, I can give you more opportunities in the future, this time, it is very dangerous, you can't go." ”

"It is precisely because of the danger that I want to break through, you have to believe in your brother's ability, I have been living under your protection, what is the meaning of my life." Yuanxin pretended to be angry and said, "Father said that eagles grow up in the wind and rain, if my father and grandfather knew that you kept me in a cage all this time, they would definitely not let you go." ”

"You ......" Cheng Zheng saw that he had even moved out of his father and grandfather, and he was really choked, "If you really want to go......

"Don't," Yuanxin knew that Cheng Zheng was going to find someone to accompany him, so he didn't wait for him to speak, and immediately stopped him, "As far as I am concerned, with my attainments, it is a burden to take anyone." ”

Cheng Zheng frowned, "I'm really not at ease with you alone." ”

Yuanxin smiled lightly, "No matter who you let follow, can I get rid of him when I leave the barracks?" ”

Cheng Zheng saw that he was resolute, and finally agreed. With Cheng Zheng's 10,000 worries, Yuanxin set off to the north with high spirits and confidence.

The border between the two countries continued to exchange commerce, and Yuanxin followed the caravan into the northern country, claiming to be a merchant from afar, wanting to see the style of the northern capital, and easily find the way to the northern capital.

Yuanxin settled in the northern capital, accustomed to wandering alone outside, Yuanxin seemed to have returned to a few years ago, relaxed, happy, intoxicated in the customs of a foreign country, almost forgetting the purpose of his visit. It wasn't until one day that Yuanxin saw the soldiers and horses of Xichi in the north that he became nervous.

Yuanxin followed them all the way, watched them enter the post house, and walked around outside. When he was thinking about whether he could get in, he saw Lian Mo coming out of the post house, Yuanxin covered his mouth and gasped, surprised, happy and afraid.

He was surprised why Lian Mo appeared in the northern capital, and he was happy that he couldn't find the opportunity to enter the palace, maybe he could borrow his light, but what he was afraid of was that he and Lian Mo were in two hostile countries after all, and if he found out, he was not his opponent, and he would definitely be slaughtered by him.

Yuanxin scratched his ears and cheeks, and went back and forth around the post house a few times, looking for an opportunity. At night, Yuanxin climbed over the wall and ran into a soldier urinating in the corner, before the man could speak, he had been wiped his neck by Yuanxin Fei in front of him, Yuanxin quickly changed his clothes, found a dry well nearby and disposed of the corpse, and entered the room where they slept in fear.

Early the next morning, the team assembled, Yuanxin lowered his hat and hid in the back row, the leader was lecturing, Lian Mo came out and saw Yuanxin's strange appearance at a glance, and drew his sword and stabbed him. Yuanxin was caught off guard, took a few steps back and drew his sword.

Lian Mo stopped when he saw that it was Yuanxin, waved his hand to signal that the others didn't need to be nervous, and asked, "Stinky boy, why are you here?" ”

Seeing that he collected his sword, Yuanxin knew that he had no malicious intent, and said that he couldn't beat him, so he simply stepped forward, waved his hand and smiled, "Cousin, long time no see." ”

Lian Mo glanced at him and walked into the house, "What is the purpose of your infiltration of our army?" ”

Yuanxin caught up and sneered, "I heard that the Imperial City of the Northern Capital is extraordinary, so I want to enter the palace with my cousin to feast my eyes." ”

Lian Mo snorted, "Then it's really unfortunate that you came, I'm going back in the next two days." ”

Yuanxin jumped in front of him and stopped him, "You didn't lie to me, did you?" ”

"What am I lying to you for?" Lian Mo stretched out his hand and pushed him away into the house, "Have you eaten?" ”

Yuanxin shook his head, and Lian Mo ordered someone to get a meal for the two of them, and sat down at the table. Yuanxin happily came over and slapped Lian Mo's shoulder, "Cousin, why did you come to Beidu?" ”

Lian Mo was blunt and replied, "Come and discuss the purchase of weapons." ”

Yuanxin walked around to him, "Cousin, why don't you lie to me?" ”

Lian Mo couldn't help but smile, "Xichi's weapons are all purchased in the northern country, everyone knows it, and it's not a secret What did I lie to you about?" ”

"Oh," Yuanxin thought again and again and felt that Lian Mo should not know about the second princess, and hesitated whether to tell Lian Mo about the purpose of his coming, Lian Mo is extraordinary and can be outstanding, if he can help him, he will definitely get twice the result with half the effort, and he has just come out of the imperial city, and it is better to have his guidance than to run around like a headless fly.

The next person brought the food, and he was far away and thought deeply, and he didn't know the taste of the food.

Lian Mo asked, "What's wrong, it's not appetizing?" ”

Yuanxin put down his chopsticks and said mysteriously, "Cousin, you have something I want to ask you for help, if it happens, it can resolve the twenty-year grievances between you and me." ”

"Just you?" Lian Mo smiled disdainfully.

"What's wrong with me?" Yuanxin slapped the table and asked him confidently, "We've also fought a few times, I'm so unreliable in your heart, right?" ”

"There is not enough success, but there are more failures." Lian Mo threw out a sharp comment and continued to eat.

Yuanxin angrily snatched his chopsticks and slapped them on the table, "Why am I not enough to succeed?" ”

Lian Mo was not angry, and asked rhetorically, "Then where do you think you are resourceful and remarkable, give me an example?" ”

Yuanxin couldn't say it, so he said to him very sincerely, "But I'm serious this time, otherwise what would I do when I came all the way to the north alone, to enjoy the mountains and rivers?" Besides, if something really happens, will my brother let me out? ”

When Lian Mo heard Cheng Zheng, he barely believed it, picked up the chopsticks and continued to eat, and said casually, "Come and listen." ”

Yuanxin told him about Mo Fenggang's discovery and analysis, and then tempted Lian Mo to help him find the second princess.

"Oh," Lian Mo replied lightly, put down his chopsticks and got up to pour a cup of tea.

Yuanxin chased after him, "Oh, what do you mean, aren't you excited, your country lost fifty cities because of this, if we can find the second princess in the northern country, maybe the emperor will be happy, and we will be able to reconcile, right?" ”

Lian Mo turned the teacup to think, Yuanxin saw that he didn't move for a long time, and deliberately provoked him, "If you don't want to, forget it, I don't think you plan to kill me, it's better to be a favor and let me go, I'll go by myself." In the future, when you fall into my hands on the battlefield, I will also open up to you. ”

Lian smiled indifferently, "You are wrong, if I don't kill you, it doesn't mean it's useless to keep you, I'll tie you back to Xichi, and find Cheng Zheng to exchange for hundreds of truckloads of food." Also, you are underestimating yourself, and I will never fall into your hands. ”

"I can't say, victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers, the ruler is short and the inch is long, and the feng shui takes turns, maybe one day you will lose to me." Yuanxin didn't know where to get his confidence, and he was very rampant, "Go or not give a word, be happy." ”

Lian Mo nodded in agreement, "Sacrifice your life to accompany the gentleman." (To be continued.) )