It seems that from the beginning of the means of production at the disposal, the struggle for power in the world will never stop. The so-called shackles of fame and fortune, no matter how otherworldly people are, it is difficult to completely break free from the shackles of this world.

After Lantian ordered Jing Xing to return from Chang'an, he immediately gathered all the people of the government and issued a stern order, from now on, everyone was always on standby in the government office, ready to cooperate with the army's actions. Although these people in Lantian County don't know what kind of mystery their adult is going to do, since it is for the purpose of solving the case, they have nothing to say.

The waiting time was not long, and a day later, a flying horse came to Lantian and brought the news conveyed by Guo Chang, the general in command of 3,000 cavalry.

"The whereabouts of the thieves have been found in Zhongnan Mountain, please Lantian County Commander to lead people to cooperate with the cleanup!"

Jingxing is overjoyed. Hurriedly ordered all the people to go out and went straight to the Zhongnan Mountain. The officials in the palace were also very excited, it turned out that the county magistrate had already gone to invite the Chang'an garrison, with them as their backing, even if the thieves were fierce and difficult, they would definitely be caught.

It's just that these ordinary people will probably never think at this moment that what a major event they are going to participate in will be!

Zhongnan Mountain was in Lantian County, and the heavily armed third-class officials arrived in less than an hour. It's just that they're still late. The cavalry captain who set up a guard at the mountain pass told the Lantian County Commander that because the thieves hiding in the mountains noticed the movement and wanted to escape, General Guo had already led the cavalry to attack it, and the battle must have ended at this time.

Sure enough, as he said, the people in the government who hurried to the scene looked at the scene in front of them in surprise, and their faces were a little pale. For no other reason, what is seen is too cruel.

I saw that in the woods not far away and on the surrounding hillsides, dozens of black-clothed men were all slashed and killed on the spot, their corpses were strewn all over the field, bleeding and dying miserably.

That General Guo Chang was walking over surrounded by the sergeants, his face with an unconcealed anger, and after wiping the blood stains on the knife, he said to Lan Tian Ling with a complicated face.

"How dare a thief stand up to the might of the heavenly soldiers! The brethren could not restrain themselves and killed them all. However, there are also two living mouths left, and if the county magistrate is interested, he may wish to interrogate them and see what he gains. ”

Jing Xing's heart was pounding. He had heard about the plan of Liu Quyak, the Marquis of Zhongshan, and knew that these so-called thieves were all part of this plan. Although I guessed that they might not end up well, I didn't expect that they would be brutally killed. Looking at Guo Chang's meaningful sneer, he took a deep breath to hide his emotions. Then he arched his hand with a complacent expression.

"Thieves are rampant, openly killing people and goods in my Lantian County, and they are innocent. General Lai Guo exterminated them all, and the people of Lantian County were grateful. These two people, of course, the lower officials have to conduct a good trial and investigate this big case. ”

"Good! Without further ado, General Ben will accompany the county commander to start the trial in front of the court! ”

Guo Chang waved his hand, and several sergeants brought the two thieves who were captured alive. Both of them had their hands and feet tied, their faces were blank, they just kept their heads down and did not speak. The fierce general glared, slapped the sheathed knife on the top of one of the heads, and said murderously.

"Speak, tell me what you know. Where are all the looted belongings hidden, and who is behind them?"

The two men trembled and their teeth rattled, but they insisted on refusing to explain. The surrounding sergeants inevitably punched and kicked again, screaming and screaming.

Seeing this, Jing Xing hurriedly came over and said, "General Guo, if you separate these two people, and I interrogate the general separately, maybe it will be much easier to get them to speak."

Guo Chang nodded in agreement. Then the two thieves were taken separately into the woods. Not long after, the Lantian County Order who came out again with a group of officials was already full of solemnity. He looked up at the cavalry general, who had already asked the result, and nodded. Then the decision made by the other party in public made the three squad officials who had just learned the result look at each other in shock, and they couldn't .......

The northern foot of Zhongnan Mountain gradually flattened, and the place where the distance is only a few dozen miles is the famous Changle Plateau. Twenty years ago, this vast wilderness was a mere wasteland. Now, however, in a sense, this is the most important core of the empire outside of Chang'an.

The afternoon sun is warm, and the sun warms people's bodies. The log hall that I wanted to build at the beginning has been remodeled several times and is already a very beautiful building. The glazed tiles reflect a faint light in the sun, and the wooden pillars that have survived the wind and rain add a bit of vicissitudes and simplicity. The skinny old scholar in the green robe sat on the chaise longue under the ginkgo tree, squinting his eyes and looking at the unknown distance, with a gloomy expression.

In the days when the owner of this land was gone, although the scenery of Changle Plateau was still the same, it seemed to have lost its soul invisibly, and when it fell into the eyes, the grass and trees were reduced to verdant, the flowing water became sluggish, and even the wind blowing was no longer so heroic and uninhibited. The master father Yan who sighed for a long time felt the pain in his chest again. He couldn't help coughing violently. However, when he heard the sound of footsteps hurrying behind him, he hurriedly and quietly held the handkerchief in his hand, so that no one could notice the red blood stains on it.

"Mr. Master, it's windy here, so let's hurry back to the hall and rest."

The three teenagers who walked over surrounded him with some worry. Ever since listening to Master Father Yan's detailed analysis that Yuan Zhao would not have an accident so easily, this old man, who seemed to be able to take away even a gust of wind, became their last support. Lu Jun, Li Ling, and Ji Jia had to come and ask every day, for fear that the master father Yan would speculate bad news again.

"Hehe, you don't have to worry about me. It's easier to breathe here...... Didn't you go to sword practice today? ”

The three shook their heads at each other. Where do they still have the heart to practice swords. If possible, they also want to follow in the footsteps of the senior sister and look for the traces of the master. It's just that Senior Brother Cui Hong's orders can't be disobeyed. During the time when he went to Chang'an City to protect the Hou Mansion, they made sure to stay on Changle Plateau and help the master father Mr. Yan to do things. They weren't of much help, but they couldn't leave easily.

After all this time, there was no good news coming back, and everyone was impatient. And among the three people, Lu Jun is the most thoughtful, and he has been with the master father for the longest time, and he has faintly noticed that the face of the master father is getting worse and worse. Although it is inconvenient to speak, the worries in my heart are deeper than others.

"Sir, if you feel any discomfort in your body, you must tell us in time. Although Master is not here, it is also the responsibility of those of us to take care of you. ”

Looking at the clear eyes of the three teenagers, the master father smiled and nodded. Something called warmth flashed across his pale face. This place, he hasn't stayed enough. This group of young people, he hasn't gotten along with them enough. In the past ten years, the warmth that this world has given back to him has offset the ups and downs of most of his life. There was no grievance and resentment in his heart.

"It's just some old problems, and they don't get in the way. The effective medicines that your master has prepared for me are taken on time every day, so you don't have to worry about me, a bad old man. ”

Hearing him say this, Lu Jun finally put his mind at ease. When they came over this time, they originally wanted to ask the master father about the good luck of Master Yuanzhao again, but they swallowed the words when they finally came to their mouths.

On an autumn afternoon, the sun is just right. The three teenagers standing with their swords in their hands stood behind the master father, looking over the tall waterwheel in the distance, the dome of the dock, and the busy scene on the other side of the Weihe wharf, with infinite melancholy in their hearts.

It was also at this time that someone sent a sparkling news. Just like the dark clouds covering the top, the sky has changed greatly.

"What do you say...... They even slandered Changle Yuan for privately raising secret forces and pretending to be bandits to rob merchant ships? What nonsense! ”

Li Ling, who was impatient, couldn't help it just after hearing this, he jumped over and grabbed the neck of the person who came to report the news, and anger erupted from his eyes. However, then the master father drank him sternly. Although the messenger did not know him, the person who sent him had a great relationship with Changle Yuan. This is the secret letter sent by the head catcher of Lantian County who risked his life to send his most powerful henchmen at the risk of his life before the cavalry of the brigade and the Lantian County Ya were about to start the operation. After hearing this, the master father immediately realized that a sudden catastrophe was coming in an instant.

"Go back for me to convey my gratitude, he will be rewarded in the future!"

The master father endured the discomfort in his chest, stood up and thanked the visitor. When the man saw that the news had been delivered, he did not dare to stay too long, and after returning the salute, he took his leave and left in a hurry.

"There is no need to say much nonsense, now is not the time to express anger. The catastrophe of Changle Plateau is coming! ”

The master father waved his hand to stop the anger of the three teenagers. He groaned slightly, turned back and instructed Ji Jia, telling him to hurry up and find Zhuo Yu. Then let Zhuo Yu ride a fast horse back to Chang'an, and after finding his brother-in-law Sima Xiangru, he immediately entered the palace to see the prince together, informed them of the situation here, and asked him to quickly find a way to rescue.

It was the first time for several of them to see the main father's expression so serious, and they were shocked in their hearts, knowing that the situation was serious, they didn't dare to delay at the moment, and Ji Jia flew away. Lu Jun asked nervously.

"Sir, they are obviously planting blame, should we be afraid of them?"

The master father stroked his chest with his hand, and struggled to suppress the bloody phlegm that surged to his throat, and he looked at the smoke and dust raised by the horse's hooves in the direction of Zhongnan Mountain, and it may not take an hour for the peace here to be broken. Swords and swords are bloody, and they are ...... hideous!

"Raise soldiers for a thousand days, and use them for a while. In order to keep his heart and soul for Yuanhou, you two go and gather all the people and get ready to fight! ”