After Shangquan Shinxuan left, Qingcheng paid close attention to the direction of Zhenhaihou's voyage and waited for the signal. However, as he expected, the battle did not seem to be going on far away, and he did not receive any signal.

After about two hours, the calm sea gradually saw warships approaching. It was the battleship of Daqi, and it was the return of the Marquis of Zhenhai.

When the warship docked, Qingcheng looked at the dejected soldiers one by one, and it was not difficult to guess that the battle should be as bad as he expected. And Zhenhaihou and the others saw that there were casualties on Qingcheng's side, and it was not difficult to see traces of battle in the surrounding environment, so they hurriedly stepped forward to ask.

Qingcheng first briefly described the experience, and then gave a detailed introduction to the situation of Shangquan Shinxuan, and everyone realized that this battle was all within the plan of others.

Thinking of the defeat in the war and the frustration of being played by others, Xu Lindeng was furious, and snorted coldly at Zhenhaihou, full of gunpowder.

Everyone present could feel Xu Lin's dissatisfaction with Zhenhaihou, and the others were just fine, Liang Feng naturally had some emotions and wanted to stand up for Zhenhaihou.

However, Zhenhai Hou stretched out his hand to stop Liang Feng, and clasped his fists with both hands and said: "Xu Shuai, the defeat in this battle is all due to Xiaohou's lack of planning, after returning to the city, Prince Mu is thunderous and angry, Xiaohou should accept it, and I hope Xu Shuai will forgive his sins." ”

The Marquis of Zhenhai gave Xu Lin face, and he admitted his guilt, which made Liang Feng and other generals of Linhai City very reluctant. But Xu Lin didn't buy it, he looked at Zhenhai Hou, and after a moment of silence, he sneered and said, "Why did Master Hou have no plan?" Xu Lin looked at Hou Ye as brave and strategic. It is obvious that it is a ghost inside, but let Hou Ye say that it is a crime of not conspiring, and it is also, you Zhenhai Hou has been unconspiracy for four months, and it is not bad this time. ”

Xu Lin sneered, he didn't give Zhenhaihou face at all, he could bear it, but Liang Feng couldn't help it, and immediately replied: "Xu Shuai, it's too early to make a conclusion now, right?" The so-called victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers, Hou Ye just lost one round, and our army did not suffer much loss, how could Xu Shuai be so insulted? Liang Feng dared to ask Xu Shuai if he was undefeated in his life? Or was Xu Shuai so insulted by others when he lost......"

"Liang Feng! You are presumptuous! ”

Before Liang Feng finished speaking, Zhenhaihou hurriedly interrupted, kicked him in the leg, forced him to kneel down on one knee, and shouted: "Xu Shuai's honor, you are also a little pioneer of the garrison army that you can collide with?" Don't hurry up and ask Xu Shuai for guilt, I can't die if I want to! ”

Zhenhaihou is not cowardly, but loves his subordinates, so he acts like this. After all, with Xu Lin's title and his position in the Wanli Army, it would be no problem to kill a little Liang Feng who rushed into him.

In fact, don't say Liang Feng, even Zhenhai Hou wouldn't dare to contradict Xu Lin like this. Therefore, although Liang Feng was reluctant, in order not to cause trouble for the Marquis of Zhenhai, he offended the number one celebrity in front of King Guhong in vain, even if he was unwilling, he still clasped his fists with both hands and asked Xu Lin for his guilt.

"The last general collided with Xu Shuai, and it is hard to escape the blame for death, I am willing to let Xu Shuai fall!"

Xu Lin was not in a hurry to deal with Liang Feng, he was just waiting for Zhenhaihou's attitude. And he looked at Liang Feng, who was kneeling, and after sneering and being silent for a moment, he walked towards him on the one hand, and at the same time drew the sword of a Linhai City general beside him, as if he didn't intend to take care of this matter.

"Knowing that capital crimes are inevitable, why should this commander bother with you. If you are interesting, Ben Shuai will give you a good time. ”

As he spoke, Xu Lin slowly raised the sword in his hand. The generals of Linhai City who were present watched his movements one by one, and they couldn't help but want to ask for Liang Feng, Xu Lin looked at their eager looks, snorted lightly, and said, "The supplicant is guilty of the same crime." ”

"Colleagues, you don't have to waste a good head for Liang, it would be great if I could calm Xu Shuai's anger if I died. In the future, Linhai City will depend on you to protect it, everyone take care, Liang will take the lead. ”

After speaking, Liang Feng raised his head and closed his eyes, waiting for Xu Lin's sword to fall.

Xu Lin already suspected that there were ghosts in Linhai City, and King Guhong intended to replace the marquis of Zhenhai, so the henchmen around him naturally killed one by one. And the WeChat of his deputy marshal of the Wanli Army also needs to be maintained, just to use Liang Feng to kill chickens and monkeys.

"Hmph, lead to death!"

As he spoke, Xu Lin planned to cut off Liang Feng's head with a sword. Zhenhai Hou regretted Liang Feng, but he also knew that he couldn't disobey Xu Lin, otherwise more people would suffer, so he had to close his eyes helplessly, not daring to look, and secretly hated that he would find an opportunity to avenge Liang Feng in the future!

Just at the last moment, a figure suddenly rushed out of the crowd, and blocked the middle of Liang Feng and Xu Lin in the surprised eyes of everyone, it is not difficult to see that this person is Qingcheng!

"Duan Qingcheng! You have to stand up for others, but don't forget who you are! I don't care about you! ”

"Qingcheng! Thank you Liang Feng for your kindness, but this matter has nothing to do with you, if you are like this, Liang Feng will not be blind to death! ”

Qingcheng suddenly rushed out to block Xu Lin, provoking the latter to turn to the past with anger, and everyone was extremely surprised by his actions, and they didn't understand why he wanted to stand up for Liang Feng and cause trouble for no reason.

Zhenhaihou was also slightly surprised, but Lei Ying and Swift Wind didn't care much, and when they saw Qingcheng standing out, they also hurriedly ran behind him and looked around. And Qingcheng looked at their movements, and hurriedly scolded: "Presumptuous! Do you two dare to collide with Xu Shuai? Hurry up and get back to me! ”

Thunder Shadow and Storm were naturally not afraid of life and death, and followed them wholeheartedly, but the former noticed that Qingcheng had a small movement of winking at him when he spoke, and immediately understood, and hurriedly pulled Storm to retreat.

Seeing that Lei Ying and the wind retreated, Qingcheng turned to look at Xu Lin, clasped his hands into fists and said respectfully: "Xu Shuai temporarily rests his anger, please listen to the words of the last general." ”

Qingcheng was not a big man, but King Guhong's attitude towards him had improved significantly recently, Xu Lin knew the reason, and naturally Qingcheng would not deal with Qingcheng, so he had to say with a cold face: "Say it." ”

"Thank you Xu Shuai", Qingcheng thanked him, stood up and continued: "Xu Shuai is noble, we all know it, so Liang Xianfeng has no intention of colliding, it is all due to the heart of the protector. At present, the war is imminent, and it is a pity that Liang Xianfeng died at the hands of Xu Shuai with all his skills. Xu Shuai is on fire, and Liang Xianfeng is guilty, but the last general dared to ask Xu Shuai to think twice, why not let him make meritorious service for his crimes, and count his crimes after the war. If there is merit, the merit and demerit will not be rewarded; If so, the punishment should be doubled. Immediately, I think everyone is also happy and convinced, and there will be no more objections, only praise Xu Shuai's father. ”

Qingcheng didn't say anything more, and Xu Lin looked at him, glanced at Zhenhaihou again, snorted softly after a moment of silence, and said: "You can say, just a few words, let Ben Shuai fall into an unfair name, if Ben Shuai insists on killing him again, wouldn't it be a nameless teacher?" Hum! ”

Listening to Xu Lin's words, Qingcheng hurriedly replied: "Xu Shuai misunderstood, the last general has no intention of this, but he just doesn't want my generals of Daqi to not be wrapped in horse leather, but die at the hands of Xu Shuai." ”

Qingcheng's attitude was a little tougher, and he was more dissatisfied with this matter. If it was in the Qingcheng Army, Duan Feiyan or other generals would not mind such a trivial matter. After all, Liang Feng did not have the intention to collide, he was indeed dedicated to protecting the Lord, and his loyalty could be learned.

However, Xu Lin was about to be killed in front of the battle because of this, and Qingcheng was naturally angry. As soon as his words fell, Xu Lin became angry, looking tense.

But the awkward atmosphere lasted for a short time, and Zhenhaihou broke the deadlock. I saw him kneeling on one knee, clasping his hands into fists, and said respectfully: "This matter is all due to Xiaohou's lax discipline and no way to govern him, please Xu Shuai temporarily spare Liang Feng on Xiaohou's thin face, and let him make meritorious contributions." If he does not contribute to the people after the war, Xiaohou will never bother Xu Shuai to do it himself, and he will definitely cut him with a thousand knives. ”

Zhenhai Hou also came forward to protect Liang Feng, Xu Lin glanced at him, pondered for a while, and then looked at Qingcheng, and said with a cold face: "That's it, Ben Shuai doesn't bother to entangle with this person, just follow what you say." Duan Qingcheng, Ben Shuai will give you face, but I also want to remind you that in the Wanli army, don't forget what the prince warned you. ”

After speaking, Xu Lin plunged the sword in his hand into the ground, turned his head and prepared to board the ship for the return trip. And as soon as he was relieved, Qingcheng breathed a sigh of relief, his face was happy, he turned around and helped Liang Feng up, and said: "Brother Liang is not afraid of power, his loyalty can be seen, and the Hou Ye is so blessed." But the younger brother said more, in the future, we still have to think twice, we can bear the burden of protecting the family and defending the country, how can we give up easily. ”

Listening to Qingcheng's words, Liang Feng was silent, and he didn't know what he thought, but he was a little guilty and remorseful, and frowned and said: "Qingcheng, thank you for saving me this time, I ......"

"Okay", Qingcheng only thought that he was grateful, interrupted him, and said with a smile: "I admire Brother Liang's personality, and his nature is also unruly, which is why he behaves like this." If Brother Liang wants to thank me again, I'm a little embarrassed, haha. ”

Qingcheng said so, and Liang Feng was no longer polite. And Zhenhai Hou watched from the side, and seemed to think of Xu Lin's words just now in silence, and said in a half-loud voice: "Xu Lin will give you face like this, it can be seen that that Mu Wang Ye also 'looks at you differently'?" ”

This matter really bothered Qingcheng, but now is not the time to discuss this, so Qingcheng shook his head and stopped thinking about it, but looked at Zhenhai Hou, hesitated for a moment and said: "Hou Ye must be prepared, this battle is lost, after returning to the city, Mu Wang Ye will not give up easily, and there will be grievances for Hou Ye to suffer." ”

Zhenhaihou didn't know whether he was open-minded, or he looked down on these things, he waved his hand with a wry smile, and said casually: "Are you still less wronged?" Unafraid. I'm just worried that the defeat in this battle will attract the court's questioning, and King Guhong will inevitably rush for quick success in order to block the mouths of the people. If you rush to fight again, it will be disadvantageous to you. ”

"So the key is still on that inner ghost, if you can't find him out smoothly, you will only continue to be calculated if you fight again. But this time back in the city, can you find out his identity smoothly? Who could he be? ”

After listening to what Zhenhaihou said, Qingcheng also felt the same way. In his opinion, the key is still the inner ghost, I don't know if he can be found out smoothly after returning to the city this time. And if not, how will Daqi fight again?