Great Chu Palace.

Jun Mubai looked at the old general Yuan Zan kneeling under the high platform, and felt that he was still no different from the invincible god of war who galloped on the battlefield back then. The first emperor attached great importance to Yuan Zan, but this old general has always adhered to his duties, and he has never done anything that exceeds the rules and regulations, which makes people unable to grasp the slightest handle.

"Yuan Zan, you have served the imperial court all your life, and your military achievements are impressive, and your loyalty can be demonstrated. Today you told me that the half of the talisman in your hand was fake, and I believe you, but I have to think about the resignation. ”

"Your Majesty, the old minister is more than half a hundred years old, although he has the heart to serve His Majesty, but I am afraid that he has more than enough heart and not enough strength. A month ago, the soldiers of our army were slaughtered by Liu Tian's subordinates in Shangyang Valley, and the old minister was extremely distressed, but fortunately, Wang Li chose another way to avoid causing a catastrophe. The old minister is incompetent, and I hope that His Majesty will remove the old minister from his official position and replace him with a virtuous person. ”

Jun Mubai stepped down from the high platform and personally helped Yuan Zan, his face full of pain: "Since the old general has made up his mind, I should respect the general's wishes." ”

Yuan Zan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and bent down to salute: "Your Majesty." ”

Zhou Wenxuan, who was waiting outside the hall, heard the things in the hall clearly, and his eyes became more and more profound. When Yuan Zan walked out, he greeted him with a smile, and walked into the hall after a few words of greeting. Jun Mubai stood with his back to the temple door, not knowing what he was thinking. Zhou Wenxuan knelt down and saluted for a long time, but Jun Mubai did not respond.

After a long time, Zhou Wenxuan finally spoke up and asked him to get up: "Prime Minister, how many words are true according to your opinion?" ”

"Back to the emperor, the minister thought that what Yuan Zan said was true. The matter of the military talisman involved military affairs, and he had no reason to risk his life. That group of troops only obeyed the orders of the first emperor or the person who held the token, perhaps the first emperor deliberately left a fake soldier talisman This token has another deep meaning. ”

"Zhou Wenxuan, you would never say so much in the past." Jun Mubai turned around, his expression uncertain. Zhou Wenxuan frowned secretly, realizing that he was too reckless just now. However, Jun Mubai didn't seem to want to listen to his defense, and continued: "Whether it's true or not, it is a great grace for me to reward him with a thousand taels of gold and a hundred acres of fertile land to return to his hometown for retirement. If he rebels again, his prestige in the army for so many years will be over, and there is nothing to fear. It's just that you have to help me find out about this fake talisman, Prime Minister. ”

"Does the emperor have a clue?"

"If it was really the first emperor's doing, then only one person would know, but this person is dead." Jun Mubai's brows furrowed, "But it's also possible that there is fraud in it." This matter will be handled by you, and Yuan Zan will send someone to keep an eye on it. ”

"Yes." Zhou Wenxuan paused and asked.

Some people are intrigued, and some people are happy.

Wutong didn't know how many times he caught the koi in the water and threw it back, he suddenly felt really bored, so he turned his head and shouted to Lin Chen behind the rockery: "Do you want to come out and practice sword with me?" ”

There was a strange sound in the bushes, and Lin Chen disappeared in the blink of an eye.

She rolled her eyes and took her hand out of the water, ready to grab it again. Just about to start, someone suddenly grabbed his shoulder from behind. She immediately turned around and saw the handsome face.

The two sat in the gazebo, and for a moment they couldn't find anything to say, and she didn't want to talk about business now. The man was also very cooperative, and took out the gift he brought to her first.

"Feng Ming?" The sycamore looked a little surprised, it was too precious. The whole body of the flute is white jade, without a little impurity, worth 10,000 gold, and it is said to be the royal thing of the former dynasty. She was puzzled and asked, "General Lin, why did you suddenly give me a flute?" ”

"I haven't seen you for years, but it's okay." Obviously, Lin Chen didn't want to answer her question

"It's all good, it's just that he misses you very much" Wutong looked at Lin Chen with a hint of resentment and said.

"Since Xuanwu is here, why don't you come out to meet," Lin Chen suddenly looked at the small building on the right and said.

"Squeak"

I saw a thin man walking out of the small building, and from a distance, the sun was shining on the man, and I saw that the man was wearing a black robe, with this tiger-shaped ring hanging around his waist, and his steps were not in a hurry.

"Xuanwu, why are you still as thin as usual after so many years?"

"Yes, but you're different, now you don't deserve to go back to the Heavenly Desolate Army"

"Why do you really want me to go back and take charge of the Heavenly Desolate Army?" Lin Chen looked at Gu Xuanwu who was standing opposite with a playful expression.

"I don't want to, but some people want to, and some people need you to take control of the Heavenly Desolation again" Gu Xuanwu glanced at Lin Chen with a little deep meaning, and then said, "Do you know that the news of your death has spread all over the Central Plains, Western Qin, Northern Wei, Southern Qi, and even the grasslands, there are people who go to Jinling in person, do you know how many people want you to die?" ”

"So what," Lin Chen smiled at Gu Xuanwu, as if it wasn't him who was about to face a crisis.

"Do you know that the eldest sister Lin Xuan personally led the rouge to ride south to Shangyang Valley, do you know that Chu Yu's 150,000 troops are approaching the north, and the 200,000 sons of the grassland are about to move, and your eldest sister went to Shangyang Valley for you, just to help you attract your attention" Gu Xuanwu suddenly increased his tone.

"Chu Yu, how dare he, does he want to be a sinner who wants to be a big Yu?"

"Why didn't he dare, he dared to let Zhao Jiannan enter the customs back then, and today he dared to let 200,000 grassland iron horses enter Liaozhou."

Lin Chen didn't know that the situation in Liaozhou was so dangerous.

While Lin Chen was pondering, Gu Xuanwu took out the map and clicked in two places: "However, there are two places where the transfer of troops is more suspicious. One is in the Juexi Valley, and the other is in the Longling on the left bank of the Shangyang River. ”

"There is definite information that Jun Mubai secretly sent tens of thousands of elite soldiers near the Absolute Valley, and I think there is no reason for Jun Mubai to send troops to the Absolute Valley for no reason." Lin Chen stared at the direction of Longling on the map, pondered for a long time and said slowly, "This is where the Great General Yuanzan is stationed, and it is easy not to move troops." ”

"There's one thing I haven't figured out." Gu Xuanwu pointed to the Juexi Valley again, using there as a starting point to connect Jinling and Guangling in the north and south directions, "Could it be that he really thinks that the rouge heavy horse dares to go deep into the Chu realm."

As soon as Gu Xuanwu mentioned this, Lin Chen noticed this. His fingertips crossed Guangling's position, always feeling that he had an answer but couldn't grasp it vaguely. Jun Mubai has a million heroes in his hands, but if he wants to start a war with Dayu, such a force can only be regarded as equal. Then he must not want to provoke a war easily. But what does this have to do with Guangling or the whole war, he can't figure it out.

"Qingshi, send a few people to keep an eye on the General's Mansion."

"Yes."

Under the promenade in the distance, Ning Qingcheng stood quietly in place. She stopped because she saw Lin Chen's unsuspecting smile when he met Gu Xuanwu from a distance, and she couldn't imagine how he could make him show such a side. Until Lin Chen and Gu Xuanwu separated and walked in front of her, she didn't move half a step.

Gu Xuanwu suddenly stopped: "Miss Ning, you can have time to come to Gu Mansion in three days."

I don't want Ning Chengcheng to deny it directly without giving face: "Don't go." ”

"How?"

Ning Qingcheng raised his eyebrows and looked at him: "If I only believe in this world that if she is in danger, then he must stand with me, and now that he is in danger, then I will too." ”

Gu Xuanwu didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

Lin Chen smiled but didn't say a word, and naturally looked away. Ning Qingcheng hooked his lips and looked at the water.

A pool of still water, no waves.

"You're supposed to go"