Prologue Chapter 52: The Evolutionary Crisis II
The carriage entered the school grounds, and a brocade-clothed immortal master who had been waiting early stepped forward and lifted the curtain, and said, "I'm tired of Master Fan, Qi Xiang has been waiting for a long time, so I ask Master to move." ”
"There is Lao Zhang Immortal. Fan Xining got out of the carriage and walked quickly to the pavilion while greeting the immortal master.
Qi Xiang stood up to greet him, and arched his hand: "I haven't seen you for a few months, and Master Fengyi is even deeper in the past." With Lao Fuzi coming, the humble house is full of brilliance. ”
Fan Xining also bowed his hand and said: "Xiangye is polite, Qi Xianglongma spirit, the two sons are heroic and extraordinary, and they will be designated as dragons and phoenixes among people in the future."
The son of the Qi family hurriedly stepped forward to salute...
A group of people did not enter the room, but sat down in the gazebo to watch tea.
Fan Xining was obviously accustomed to Qi Xiang's habits, and took a sip of tea. "Qi Xiangye is still so careful, he can't even trust the secret room. ”
Qi Xiang shook his head and sighed, pointed his finger in the direction of the palace, and said: "At the feet of the Son of Heaven, there are many ears and eyes, and if you don't return to Qi Country for a day, you will tremble and tremble for a day, like walking on thin ice." ”
Fan Xining also sighed: "I got a report today, Su Xiancheng has been planning for a long time, but unfortunately it fell short. Most of the elite probes sent out have lost most of them, and most of the artifacts they hold have fallen. ”
Qi Xiang said disapprerovingly: "Thanks to Master Fan's prudence, he was able to find out the truth of Su Xiancheng." A small loss is not enough. As long as we don't startle the snake, it exposes our intentions. In the future, it will be easy to send more manpower, but it is not difficult. ”
Fan Xining said: "Qi Xiang's praise, the demon beast was originally treacherous, and he had often performed this empty city plan in various ruins before. There is nothing to be done in the following, only to act cautiously and cautiously. This time, a large number of artifacts fell into Suxian City, and it is not easy to explain it when I go back next, so I will send more people, and after I am ready to stop, I will explore Suxian Mountain again. ”
Qi Xiang pondered for a moment, and suddenly his eyes lit up, and he stared at Fan Xining's eyes and asked, "There is something unclear about this appearance, and I ask Master Fan to solve my doubts." According to Liu Xianshi's report, you have been exploring inside and outside Suxian City for a long time, and there are no large number of demon beast activities nearby. This temptation is also elite and well-equipped. When you encounter a herd of more than 100 beasts, even if you can't win, you should have the power to protect yourself... I have heard that the battle lasted less than half an hour, but all the troops that were killed were annihilated. But I don't know what the strength of this monster beast is? Where did it come from? Or is this incompetent?"
Hearing Qi Xiang's unkind tone, he was obviously questioning. Fan Xining didn't laugh angrily, stood up and saluted Qi Xiang, obviously asking for advice.
Xiangye was angry, and the student visited Xiangye this time, but it was strange because of this. The students were also puzzled and came to seek advice. The suspicious thing is not only that the origin and number of these monsters are unknown. According to the rout's report: the defeat was due to an ambush. Later, according to my multi-party verification, the matter was confirmed. But for some reason, the demon beast abandoned its minions and didn't use it, and actually held a long-range attack with a crossbow, which surprised everyone, and was caught off guard. What's even more bizarre is that our two immortal masters fought at a critical moment, which had already turned the tide of the battle. The demon beast side unleashed a super-level immortal technique to finally decide the winner. Is the immortal art released by the demon beasts, or is there a super-level immortal master who is ambushing around?"
Qi Xiang just picked up the teacup, and when he heard this rhetoric, his face changed slightly, and his tone was surprised: "Oh... And such strange things, I have never heard of them. This matter can be big or small, but the period of national war is approaching, and it is necessary to guard against it. I'm going to get ready and go into the palace to check if there are any records of my predecessors. ”
After a little hesitation, he turned to Qi Weipeng and said: "You have caused a lot of trouble, today I will go back to Qi to avoid the limelight, I will repair a book with your uncle, and you will check the classics stored in Qi State as far as Fan Fuzi said today." If you find something, report it quickly. ”
Qi Demon said: "Jiang Yun has been in Xinsu for a few days, and he is-for-tat with the old man. The old man who should rob the limelight has let her snatch it. My Prime Minister's Mansion is now under control everywhere, and everyone must have seen it. To fight again, it seems a bit deliberate. You find a time to go to Nale House and go to serve softly. Go to Song Cheng again to ask for mercy, and ask her Jiang Yun not to fall into trouble with your brother in the fraud case. After this gesture is done, the heart can naturally see the direction of the wind. ”
The two of them should be, so they took their leave, and prepared separately.
Fan Xining was a little surprised to see Qi Xiang so cautious: "This matter is so important?"
Qi Xiang glanced at him, and said slowly, "All monster beasts are related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and it is my duty... Isn't that a big deal?"
Fan Xining didn't dare to slack off, got up and saluted: "Thank you Qi Xiang for your teachings, without further ado, I will go back to Xisu to find a countermeasure." ”
Qi Xiangguo calmly accepted his salute and said, "Master Fan is polite, remember not to forget to continue to investigate." I'll let Immortal Master Zhang arrange manpower so that they can communicate with each other. ”
The two talked a little, and Fan Xining got up and said goodbye... When he left, he admired in his heart: The two sons of the Qi family are all reckless and good generals. When I saw it today, it must have been done intentionally. Someone can see it accurately, Qi Xiang is really a talent of warp and weft, and he can be my mentor.
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In the afternoon of the same day, Su Mei drove a flying car and slowly arrived in Xinsu.
Xinsu is an important place in the imperial city, and for safety reasons, it is forbidden to enter the city by speed. Those who can travel with flying cars are not princes and immortals but also generals, and most of the commonly used birds are cranes and giant eagles, with huge size, unpredictable temperament, and tricky appetite. You need a special post house to serve you. In the south gate of the new Suzhou City, there is a post house dedicated to receiving flying cars, which occupies a lot of land, and the natural repair of the house is extremely magnificent.
Su Mei is obviously familiar with this place, and after entering the post station, he does not get off the bus in a hurry, and his own post officer comes to greet him. The post officials knew the origin of this immortal master, and naturally received them eagerly. Su Mei guessed that the court proceedings might not be over, and he didn't bother to run around. I went to the post house to find a comfortable chair, eat snacks, and take a nap.
casually sent a post official to pass the word, presumably because it was the first time he went to the ruins, and he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Let the post official report: "Su Xiangu has been in Su Xiancheng for two days, and there is something important to tell you." When the post officer hurriedly walked to the door, he called him back, lowered his head, and added shyly: "Traveling with the young man, guess who it is?"
There are a lot of ladies and beauties sent by this post official, and they have seen a lot of national beauty and fragrance. almost hooked the soul of this shy and timid pretty fairy girl, and fell off the door when she went out. Secretly sighed: Where is this fairy girl? I'm afraid it's not a fox demon? The young man doesn't know how many lifetimes of cultivation it is... If I had the opportunity to kiss Fangze, I would rather live for ten years
Su Mei chose her favorite fruit snack and ate a little full. Tiredness came up, yawned and took a nap. In a daze, someone rushed in and shouted: "Urgent report ......" startled Su Mei, who thought that the demon beast was coming. Raising your hand is a fairy spell. A "boom" blew up half of the hall door.
The post officer was frightened and lay on the spot, not daring to raise his head, and repeatedly told forgiveness: "Fairy Gu spares her life... Fairy Gu spares her life... The villain doesn't dare anymore" was sad in my heart: Why am I so blind, the ghost is confused, and I dare to blasphemy the psychic fairy girl. Fortunately, the fairy aunt only punished her slightly, otherwise her life would have been ruined...
Su Mei was also extremely embarrassed when she came over, thinking: It's broken, almost ruined people's lives. Thanks to the old lady's fairy art, she couldn't beat accurately...
The post officer's frightened soul was scattered, but he didn't dare to forget his mission. Hurriedly reported: "Su Xiangu, the emperor is urgently summoned." Su Xiangu immediately entered the palace to face the saint..."
Su Mei was a little confused: Could it be that Su Wen's matter leaked out of the news? This emperor values a witness so much? This is too exaggerated, right? I didn't dare to slack off, and rushed to the palace with the post officer.
The Jinluan Palace was originally discussing the case of fraud in the imperial examination. The three princes and nine kings of civil and military affairs are intertwined, for fear of digging out a radish and bringing out the mud, no one knows whether they will be involved, they are panicked, and they are trembling in their deliberations, lest they say the wrong thing.
Qi Xiang's son was involved in the case, and today he avoided suspicion by avoiding illness. Another rising star in the court, although he has not officially taken office, is already in the court. Originally, everyone wanted to see the direction of the wind from her. However, the position of Princess Yang is also quite interesting. When this woman first appeared in Xinsu, she dared to scold the street like a shrew in front of the emperor, which shocked the attention of many ministers. In the past two days, it has been like a different person, and she has become a knowledgeable and attractive intellectual woman. At this time, she was standing in the audience, just smiling, but not saying a word.
Suddenly, a close attendant hurriedly walked behind Emperor Su and said a few words in a low voice. Emperor Su groaned slightly, then waved his hand, and the hundred officials finally breathed a sigh of relief. Knowing that today is over, he exited the main hall in turn. As soon as he walked off the abutment of the main hall, he heard someone announce that Jiang Yun, Lang Zhongling, and Wei Wei were transferred to the imperial study. Jiang Yun was about to turn around, but a father-in-law hurriedly came in from outside the palace gate and passed a message to her....
Xinsu's imperial study should not be called a study, but should be called the National Library. The palace is huge and magnificent, but there is no royal luxury inside. Presumably, Su Huang's study is a place of vipassana and internal cultivation, and he is well versed in knowing that he can be determined, and then he can be quiet, and then he can be quiet, and then he can think about it, and then he can get it, the room is fresh and elegant, and he has a big sandalwood case. There are a few kinds of scholarly confessions on the case, and a few literati legal posts. The rest of the furnishings are also very simple. It's just a little more bookshelves. Densely packed up the entire hall, the books on the shelves are classified, from ancient times to the present, there are no wonders, all-encompassing, vast as a sea of smoke, just in response to the words of sweat cows.
Su Huang frowned and paced in front of the bookcase with his hands behind his back. The waiter led the three adults into the study and made an audience. Emperor Su gave him a seat, but he didn't stop and continued to pace and think.
The father-in-law, who visited the music ceremony with Le Weixuan that night, bowed forward and nodded slightly to the adults. suddenly put on a young man's demeanor, his voice became thick and slightly trembling, obviously flattered. Then he said some words, and the performance was vivid. Jiang Yun knew that this person was imitating others, and he was secretly surprised by this ability. Looking at the two adults, these two were only shocked by what was said, but they were not surprised by the skills of this father-in-law, who were obviously already familiar with it.
This father-in-law imitated a spy and told about a great battle that happened in Suxian City yesterday. The spy was probably frightened, and he was far away from the scene, so the details were not real. However, although the information revealed is not comprehensive and detailed, it makes it impossible to calm down. It is no wonder that the Su Emperor will retire from the dynasty ahead of schedule and invite these military ministers to discuss matters.
When the father-in-law retreated, the three ministers were obviously confused, hesitant to themselves, and seemed to have no idea. Jiang Yun's heart moved, and he remembered that Fang Wenqing specially begged his father-in-law to pass the news in. got up and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive your recklessness and can't see the clues of this matter." However, the minister thought that since there were people who dared to operate in the New Su Territory, no matter how strange the demon beasts were, no matter where these people came from, they could not be let go. It is time to immediately light up a soldier and horse and intercept and kill on the periphery of the demon beast activities in Su Immortal City. ”
Emperor Su was slightly stunned when he heard this, hey, yes, he only cared about thinking about this demon beast, but he forgot about this stubble. This Jiang Yun is really a ruthless character, and it seems that his twenty-year exile career has not depressed his will.
Su Huang said: "Hmm... What Aiqing said is reasonable, you will start to handle this matter, and you must not be caught. After being caught, he will be tortured..."
The two adults were remorseful in their hearts, thinking that the emperor would let these ministers of military aircraft come over, and they would definitely arrange this matter. are waiting for the emperor to speak, and looking at the emperor's performance at this moment, he obviously forgot about it. Such an opportunity was seized by this woman. The two looked at each other and smiled wryly.
After Su Huang finished speaking, he didn't hear Jiang Yun's answer, and looked at her, but saw that she was radiant, her eyes were rolling, and she was winking at herself. After a little thought, I understand why. Then he said: "Old Sima has been sick for some time, and this Tiger Fu Soldier Festival is in the palace. Your matter has not yet been finalized, but there must be no one in this army without a handsome for a day, and you will be in charge of the Tiger Talisman Soldier Festival on behalf of the old Sima. ”
Jiang Yun heard the words and knelt down to thank him... After standing up, he was not in a hurry to arrange military affairs, and said: "The concubine just got the news that there is an immortal girl in my princess's mansion who went to Su Xiancheng to play, and she just returned to the South Gate Inner Station. Do you want the concubine to ask if there is any news first?"
The two adults were secretly shocked in their hearts, but they had the same thoughts, this woman is really powerful, and this woman must not be underestimated. I couldn't help but complain in my heart: How boring do you have to be to go to the dangerous Suxian City to play? I believe your ghost. But this woman took the authority of Dai Sima in her hands in a few words, and nominally became the boss of the two. At the very least, the two of them had to maintain superficial support.
Emperor Su was quite pleasantly surprised when he heard this, and was surprised that this Jiang Yun had just arrived in Xinsu, but his hands and feet had stretched out a long way, and he was happy that the probe horse of Su Xiancheng only ran back, and he didn't know how to check the authenticity of the information. hurriedly issued an edict to let Su Mei meet immediately.
I secretly admired in my heart: This Jiang Yun's hand just reached the key place, and he really didn't choose the wrong person. took a closer look at Jiang Yun, but he couldn't see that Shaohua had passed away, and his face was easy to age. It is still gorgeous, plump, and the eyebrows and eyes are full of charm, just like a ripe peach, the skin is thin and the flesh is soft, full and full of juice, and the fragrance is also sweet. I couldn't help but be stunned for a while, and a warmth rose in my belly. Suddenly I felt a hundred times more energetic, and the infinite energy flowing in the limbs and bones.
But he couldn't help but laugh bitterly and laugh at himself: Alas... As an emperor, he thinks that he has done his best, worked diligently in the government, and dedicated most of his life to the people in the world, and this new Soviet Union is also thriving. But when I return to the harem, I often have a weak heart, I don't show the majesty of the emperor at all, and the joy of life is less than half of the gratuitous, only to place my love on the calligraphy and paintings....
Jiang Yun saw that he was strange, he didn't know what he meant, and it was inconvenient to ask. The two ministers were both from the past, and after thinking about it carefully, they couldn't help but palpitate. If this thing comes true, it will be a earth-shaking change, and it is inevitable to fall into contemplation, and the imperial study suddenly becomes quiet...
When Su Meifeng rushed to the palace, Fang Wenqing was waiting at the palace gate. casually talked a few nonsense to him as he walked, but was glared at by Fang Wenqing a few times. Only then did I organize my thoughts and pick out important descriptions.
Fang Wenqing stopped, thought for a while, avoided the attendants, and reminded in a low voice: "The palace is investigating the fraud case, and you can't expose Su Wen's feet." You put it another way, according to the earliest method, you traveled to Suxian City with a ranger. Everything is seen by chance. Don't be nervous when you see the emperor, you have to be calm. ”
Su Mei was also afraid of exposing Su Wen's traces, so she hurriedly nodded and said, "Well, just listen to you, don't worry, I won't be nervous." ”
When the two arrived at the palace, Su Mei was not nervous, and looked as usual. Fang Wenqing was covered in sweat, and his clothes were soaked with sweat.
After the ceremony, Emperor Su's gaze swept over Fang Wenqing for a moment, but he went to take a closer look at Su Mei. This made the two even.
Su Mei knelt for a long time, a little resentful in her heart, and a little curious. When he got up, he peeked at the emperor, but found that this person looked quite familiar, and couldn't help but stare at it a few more times. The person next to him was startled, and the justices who accompanied him wanted to scold, but he was stopped by Emperor Su waving his hand: "Hmm... Since she is a great fairy girl, there is no need to stick to these customs etiquette. When you come to see you later, you will be exempted from prostration. ”
As he spoke, his gaze swept over Jiang Yun. Jiang Yun was clever, and he was afraid that Su Mei would not be able to tell the point alone, so he took the initiative to ask and answer Su Mei and narrated the whole thing. Su Mei narrated from the perspective of a third party, and there was no discrepancy between the story and the details reported by the spy. Su Mei has a little more situation after the monster left, the spy saw the explosion and quickly slipped away, so he escaped, but the colleague who left late failed to return to the palace.
The stories of the two corroborate each other, and the problems are highlighted.
Emperor Su asked, "The matter has been confirmed, what do Zhong Aiqing think of this matter?"
Lang Zhong ordered Zhao Zhang not to wait for Jiang Yun to speak, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I have seen the records of demon beasts using weapons in the military classics, but I have never heard of the use of weapons by demon beasts in large numbers. ”
Emperor Su nodded, Zhao Zhang didn't dare to slack off, got up and left the hall, and went to arrange his staff.
As a guard captain, Master Le's reaction was as slow as ever, and he was about to be cold, so he said slowly: "Your Majesty, in my opinion of the last general, this battle of immortal arts is the most strange. The two sides attacked each other with immortal arts, and the last blow was extremely powerful, obviously surpassing what the Great Immortal Master did. I don't know if this final blow was done by the demon beast or if there was a super-level immortal master on the side? If it was a super-level immortal master, why didn't he help the human race, but instead help the demon beast?"
Jiang Yun said: "What the general said is very true, but there are only a few super-level immortal masters on the continent, and they are all divine dragons. Even if it's a super-level immortal master, where can I wait?"