Chapter 8: The First Storm

The corpses were rotting and rotten, and the streets were lifeless. The sky was cloudy, and there was no warmth at all. The victims who had been lying all the way were already wearing worn clothes, and they had not even been in good shape. "Today's day is okay, it's cooler, the sun was able to roast people a few days ago." The person next to him couldn't help but say.

Not far away, a little girl lay on the woman's body, still holding half of the steamed bun in her hand, "Mother, you see I have snatched the steamed bun for you, can you take a bite?" You'll be well if you eat it. The little girl called out one after another, but the man never opened his eyes to see her for the last time. She cried and suddenly laughed, "Mother, are you asleep, then I can sleep with you." She lay quietly on her mother's chest and closed her eyes quietly. There was a smile on the corner of his lips.

He couldn't help but walk in, trying to wake her up, but found that his body was already cold, "My lord, she's dead." Half of the steamed buns were scattered on the ground, mixed with dirt, "Let's bury their mother and daughter together." He couldn't bear to go any further, and went straight back to the inn.

In the night, it was the girl's voice that turned over and over. He felt a heart-wrenching pain, and he suddenly regretted coming here, for then he would never know what his master had done. The faith he once thought had collapsed. Looking at the white bones outside, he has a little soft-heartedness, is this the ending you want? He asked, the candle flame was flickering, but it was still weakly blown out, and at midnight, there seemed to be some faint movement. He rolled over and hid on the beam of the room to peep, and sure enough, two people came in and slashed the person on the bed with a knife, but they failed. but he restrained him, and tied it up strongly.

"You let go, let go of us."

"Don't let go. and said, Who sent you? The shadow of the knife loomed, and it looked a little creepy.

The two men looked at him fiercely, their hands constantly struggling, their faces contorted, "We won't say it even if we die." Die. ”

A sword provoked the thin man's jaw, "It's quite delicate, but I don't know what will happen if this knife is cut on the face." With a joking face, it seemed to be inadvertently slashed, leaving a clear blood mark.

The man was visibly frightened, and his body trembled slightly, "I...... Say. He hung his head weakly and whispered a big secret in Qifeng's ear.

The more Qi Feng listened, the worse his expression became, and he pretended to be calm and stabilized his mind. At this time he already knew it, but now he couldn't do anything.

"Luan Feng has amphibious", he groaned shallowly, looking at the zongzi-like person in front of him with a smile.

"When the dragon returns." One of them replied excitedly, "It turned out that the flood washed the Dragon King Temple, and the family didn't recognize the family." He said with a hippie smile. Take me to your master. ”

"Okay, please come here." He gave way in an orderly manner, "Ghost master, the people above have arrived." ”

The blue back slowly turned around, it was Mu Zhifu during the day, he looked at the people who came a little surprised, "How could the master send a hairy boy like you to do things." "There seems to be disdain. But the next second, he regretted his statement. His arm was in pain, but the man in front of him didn't move, and he looked at his right arm, where a small silver needle was on it. "That's an idea." He laughed dryly, "It's just a joke, why should Lord Qi mind, after all, we are in the same boat." ”

"Get rid of hatred and help Qi inspect and serve tea." In response, a small house came in, and the good dragon well exuded fragrance.

He detoxified his poison casually, but it was just an ordinary incense, and Mu Zhifu twisted the sugar man's mechanism with a throbbing sound.

In the dimly lit secret room, you can't see your five fingers. The complete isolation of the sun has turned this place into a hell on earth. I saw the ghost master leaning on the chair of the pear blossom wood Taishi, with his back to him. His face was displeased, and the suddenly opened stone door couldn't help but be a little dazzling. The ghost master got up at this time, and there was a long corridor opposite the chair. "Come in."

The ghost master turned around and beckoned to Qifeng, who followed with a slight hesitation. Explored the environment on all sides, the road extends in all directions, if no one leads the way, you can't go out on your own. "This secret passage was built by the ancestors, there are many ingenuity, in order to prevent the disaster of extermination, it is used to save life, and now it has been transformed and has some special uses." The ghost master explained.

"Ancestors are really good means. However, I would like to hear more about this special purpose. ”

"You'll understand when you get there." His steps were still slow, but his vision gradually widened.

After walking for about a mile, I stopped, and there was a hole in the sky after the road. At the end, there is a cliff and a small training ground. Some of the men in black were there for special training. He suddenly understood that this inspection was not actually chosen by the saint, but by the master who asked him to take over the affairs of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The emperor is just a chess move. It is no wonder that the young and promising courtiers in the court have been transferred away one after another, and the remaining old people have their own responsibilities and cannot get out. He secretly admired that the master was really far-sighted. As everyone knows, the praying mantis catches cicadas, and the yellow finch is behind.

The ghost master handed him a token, which was decorated with a unicorn ornament, "This is the token of the supreme leader of the Dragon Guard, you have taken it." This army will be handed over to you for training in the future, and the master's hegemony will depend on you. ”

"Yes." He took it respectfully, with a fleeting playfulness in his eyes. The game will become more and more exciting. I wonder what kind of mood he will feel when he knows everything? Two carrier pigeons hovered in the air, flying in different directions.

When the people in the navy blue court clothes in the capital received the news, they immediately went to reply, "Master, Qifeng has arrived to take over smoothly." Jiangsu and Zhejiang are at your fingertips. ”

"Well done. Let Qifeng be cautious, and don't let others catch the shortcomings. Su Qi drank tea quietly and said coldly.

"My subordinates understand."

At the other end, looking at the clear handwriting on the note, the white son in his hand fell lightly, and the black child was trapped. "I don't know how long this game will take."

During the day, Qifeng took people to inspect the disaster and comfort the villagers. Go to train soldiers at night and secretly cross Chencang. After a long period of investigation and evidence collection, something gradually surfaced. He made two ledgers, and led people to dig ditches and lead rivers, and set up altars to ask for rain. The disaster gradually eased, and a rain washed away all the filth. And the bigger wave is yet to come. The filth poured out.

The life of the people was less struggling, and the homeless people returned home. praised him for his good governance, and knelt all the way in front of the government. Holding the Book of the People to thank him for coming. He laughed at the ignorance of those people, but he was inexplicably sour. I don't know how many people will be sent in vain this time, so if you want to blame them, you can blame them for not being born at the right time. After tomorrow, the dry bones will turn into sand.

The ledger and list in his hand were slightly hot. He remembered the words of the leader of the Blue Dragon Gang before he died: "You can't die well." "Yes, there are a few people who lick the blood on the knife edge and have a good death. Since you have chosen, there has never been a way out. But some people will die before me.

The carriage moved slowly, and a wave of people blocked the way. "Hand over the ledger and spare you from dying." He just smiled faintly, and casually raised a silver needle out of the air, and saw blood seal his throat. "This kind of ant dares to be the hero." The carriage entered the capital, and he went back to his house to change into court clothes and wash away the dust. hurriedly entered the palace to face the saint.

"Your Majesty, the history of the inspection has arrived." The eunuch woke Nanli up softly, "Qi Aiqing, you have done a good job in this disaster relief." Did you find anything? He respectfully handed over the list and account book, "Your Majesty, you better read it for yourself." He raised his eyebrows slightly, and his heart was hidden.

opened the list and account book, and his eyes were extremely dazzling, "Okay, you Li Ji, I'll give you Yulu, you actually brought disaster to the country and the people behind my back." The thing smashed the ground with a "thump", and even Qifeng was frightened. Standing more and more respectfully on the lower side, quietly waiting for the emperor's instructions.

The case was transferred to Dali Temple, and Qifeng was promoted three levels in a row, and he became a household servant in one step. And Li Ji, the former household servant, was in prison, calling the heavens unacceptable and the earth unspiritual. Looking at the mountains of ironclad evidence, he sighed, "If you want to add to the crime, there is no excuse." ”

"If you want to add sin, there is no excuse. If you listen to the faith, the kingdom will perish. "There was desolation all around, and those former colleagues were now full of ridicule and ridicule." Noon has arrived, and the execution will be carried out. With a long sigh, the rolled eyes showed unwillingness. But after all, the loess buried bones can't be lifelong,

The long knife slowly fell, and the blood stained the torture table red. The eyes that can't be blinded are full of resentment and unwillingness. More than 100 mouths were lifeless overnight, and the long night was filled with the smell of blood. "Well done." Standing between the ruins, Su Qi of Xuanyi looked at Qifeng approvingly, "The plan of killing two birds with one stone, you go down to receive the reward."

Hearing the voice, he obeyed the order and retreated, without saying a word.

Prime Minister's House.

An Tan painted Danqing in front of his desk, "Li Ji's death must have been deliberately done by someone." I can be alone in the court, but this generous gift is disrespectful. ”

The person outside the door walked in, An Yan raised his head and just glanced at it, "Those who can quietly enter the Prime Minister's Mansion without being discovered, I'm afraid there are not many people in this world." ”

The person who came just smiled, "Prime Minister, you are not surprised, Tan admires it." I wonder if you are satisfied with this gift? ”

The prime minister pretended to be puzzled, "I don't know what the gift is, but I don't understand what Your Excellency means." ”

"Lee." He attached his ear to the prime minister's side, and when he heard the name, the person who was drawing paused, "It's you." I underestimate His Royal Highness. ”

"I don't know what the prime minister wants? If you join forces with King Qi, Prime Minister, you will definitely not regret it. ”

"Really? But I am already under one person and above ten thousand, so what do I want? Cheng asked, turning the teacup in his hand and falling back into place. As the saying goes, a companion is like a tiger, and the saint is now old and has an unstable temperament. You should have planned ahead. The visitor looked at him with interest.

"I wonder what the Pavilion Master can give me? Power or money? I don't lack any of these. "There is still one stroke left, "Can he keep you prosperous and blessed for your descendants?" I'm afraid that the prime minister has lost his calculations, and now that you are alone in the court, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no rebellion. I advise you to make plans as early as possible, and that's all you say. ”

The prime minister dropped the last drop of ink, looked up at the man, and the moment his eyes met, he made a choice. "An Tan is willing to be the wise king, go to the soup and go to the fire, and he will not give up." Sent the person away, he sat in the court all night, this move, I don't know if it's right or wrong. The world is destined to be peaceful. And this city is also destined to be filled with the smell of beacon smoke.