After saying goodbye to Zhu Yi, Chen Qingzhi walked alone on the street a little lonely.

Although from the beginning, he knew Zhu Yi's purpose - to use this army as a guarantee to maintain his glory and wealth. But he has always naively thought that as long as he shows friendliness and cooperation to Zhu Yi, then Zhu Yi will at least not interfere too much.

Now he finally understands that Zhu Yi inserted Ma Funian into his army, and it was not as simple as just staring at himself. What Zhu Yi wants is to control this army, and even whether or not he can go into battle and when he will go out of battle must be controlled by him.

Chen Qingzhi regretted that he was too careless and underestimated Zhu Yi's ambitions. He knew that if Zhu Yi was allowed to succeed, he and his brothers in the army would only become pawns in Zhu Yi's hands.

"How can you succeed easily!"

Back at the Yixing military camp, everyone gathered in the big tent, Chen Qingzhi handed over the armor customized by Yanran to Xu Jin and Hui Ze, and instructed the two, "The Marquis of Yongchang died, and Wei Xun now has to take care of the affairs of the army for his eldest brother, unlike in the past, he could often accompany Miss Yang." The two of you will arrange to go back to Jiankang to accompany her for a few days. ”

"This time I stayed in Jiankang for a long time, how was the training in the army?" Chen Qingzhi then asked.

"Speaking of which, Ziyun, this Song brother is really good, it's impressive!" Yu Tianchou hurriedly replied, "Not only is it well-trained, but it also teaches the soldiers to practice new knife techniques, and pays attention to killing with one blow, I think this combat ability is greatly improved!" ”

"Brother Yu has won the prize." Song Jingxiu said modestly, "Song is just doing his duty." ”

"Brother Song, you're welcome." Yu Tianshu turned his head to Chen Qingzhi and said, "Ziyun, I have an idea, I will leave the matter of training to Brother Song, I am indeed inferior to him in this regard." I want to select some craftsmen from the army, so that we can repair equipment on weekdays, and second, we can build some weapons ourselves. When you are on the battlefield, you can also make offensive and defensive equipment. ”

"Brother Yu, this is a good idea." Chen Qingzhi agreed with this very much, "Everyone, if you have any other ideas, put them forward together, as long as it is beneficial to our army, the more the better." ”

"Then Song made a small request." Song Jingxiu spoke, "Can you equip the soldiers with a short iron rod, the length of the arm is enough?" ”

Looking at everyone's puzzled eyes, Song Jingxiu explained, "The two armies are in battle, once the two sides fall into a melee, a knife is not as good as a stick. The stick doesn't have to worry about blood clotting on the blade, and if it encounters heavy armor, the stick can still deal a lot of damage. ”

"It's simple, if it's just an iron rod, we can build it ourselves." Yu Tianchou patted his chest and said, "Just let Chen San buy us some rough iron ingots." ”

"However, the stick technique is very different from the knife technique, and the guidance of the stick technique will depend on Master Hui Ze after that." Song Jingxiu said to Hui Ze with a slight bow.

"Very good, very good, as long as we work together, our army will become an elite and good fighting division!" Chen Qingzhi sighed with relief.

Time flies, and the affairs of the army are in full swing according to the plan. The ordnance that Wei Xun helped purchase was also successfully delivered in batches, and now there is no need to worry about the lack of weapons and armor. The morale of the whole army is like a rainbow, and the drill is more energetic, and everyone is looking forward to the day of the first battle - it is necessary to use actual combat to test the true success of this army full of everyone's hard work and sweat!

It's the end of summer and the beginning of autumn again. The summer heat has slowly faded, and the cool and refreshing autumn breeze has begun to blow in the face.

Jiankang City, which is already prosperous and lively, seems to be crowded these days.

Chen Qingzhi also returned to Jiankang with Xu Jin and Hui Ze. Looking at the flow of people rubbing shoulders on the street, Hui Ze couldn't help but sigh, "I really can't imagine that Tongtai Temple has such a great attraction, and this Jiankang has at least poured into tens of thousands of good men and women, which shows that people's hearts are towards the Buddha, good, good." ”

"There are still a few days before the inauguration ceremony of Tongtai Temple, and Your Majesty will hold the 'Four Uncovered Conference', and I am afraid that more people will come to Jiankang." Chen Qingzhi said to Hui Ze.

"Your Majesty attaches so much importance to it, presumably it is also dedicated to the Buddha, and the Buddha will bless Your Majesty." Hui Ze said happily.

Chen Qingzhi smiled faintly and muttered as if talking to himself, "Is it really a good thing?" ”

"Brother Chen, what is the 'Four Uncovered Conferences'?" Xu Jin asked on the side.

"The four parts refer to monks, nuns, good men and women; Unsheltered means that there is no obstruction, no obstruction. His Majesty's intention is to hold a Lent that will make good connections, and treat all nobles and lows, monks and laymen, wise and foolish, good and evil equally. ”

"Then can we also open our eyes?" Xu Jin asked excitedly.

"Of course, bringing you two back this time is to let you accompany Miss Yang to join in the fun and be happy."

The three of them arrived at the Yang Mansion together, and after Chen Qingzhi greeted Yanran, they prepared to leave.

"Tongtai Temple ceremony, I have to help deal with some affairs in the future. In the past few days, the two of you have been accompanying Miss Yang, Jiankang is now crowded, you must pay attention to safety when you go out to play. ”

After the instructions were completed, Chen Qingzhi said goodbye and left.

"Yanran, do you miss me?" Xu Jin said to Yanran with a smile.

Yan Ran didn't answer directly, but asked with a smile, "Then, do you miss this girl?" ”

"How can you not want to!" Xu Jin replied, "You are alone in Jiankang, and Hui Ze and I are worried every day." ”

"But now that the training tasks in the army are heavy, Jin and I really don't have time to come back to see you often." Hui Ze said apologetically.

"Come to think of it, the last time you came back, it was when you made armor for you, and it really hasn't been back for a long time." Yan Ran sighed lightly, but then smiled again, "But seeing that you two are so strong, I am also relieved." ”

"Don't worry, Yanran." Xu Jin said with a serious expression, "Everything we are doing now is to avenge Brother Yang!" When the war with the Northern Wei Dynasty starts, I will definitely bring back the head of the wicked man with my own hands to pay tribute to Brother Yang and his wife! ”

"If I have to choose," Yan Ran's face became compassionate, "as long as you two are safe and sound, it doesn't matter if you take revenge or not......

"With such a deep hatred, how can you not repay it?" Hearing Yanran's words, Hui Ze was extremely puzzled.

Xu Jin gritted his teeth even more, "If you don't take revenge, I swear not to be a person!" ”

"Even if you take revenge, your parents will never come back." Yan Ran said in a low voice, "But if you have any mistakes, I am really the only one left in this world, and I have no confidence to live alone......"

Xu Jin and Hui Ze were silent......

After a long time, Hui Ze said to Yanran resolutely and softly, "Revenge must be avenged, this is the goal of my life and Jin!" But don't worry, we'll be fine, we'll never leave you alone! ”

"Yes, yes, the armor you made for us will bless us with invulnerability!" Xu Jin also agreed.

On the day of the inauguration ceremony of Tongtai Temple, Xu Jin and Hui Ze accompanied Yanran and arrived here early in the morning to see this unprecedented grand ceremony.

The majestic gate of the temple boasts of the uniqueness of the temple. The stacked pavilions and halls are filled with incense; There are hundreds of Buddha statues cast from gold and jade, large and small; There is a golden treasure vase standing on the Buddha temple, and dozens of heavy dew plates under the bottle are all hung with gold duo around.

And the most spectacular, is the towering nine-story Buddha map - the tower body is covered with dazzling paintings, the windows are decorated with gold nails, shining in the light, dazzling; Under the layers of cornices, Bao Duo is hung all over, with the wind and singing, sonorous and clear, and the sound floats for several miles.

The temple is crowded with people. In addition to ordinary people, dignitaries and dignitaries also gathered together, waiting to listen to the emperor personally ascend the altar to preach the Fa.

And Emperor Liang really took off the dragon robe, put on a robe, and personally explained the "Great Nirvana Sutra" to the people on the altar.

At noon, Emperor Liang returned to the meditation room to rest for a while. In the room, a prince stood aside, but only Chen Qingzhi and Zhu Yi were fortunate enough to accompany the ministers of the court.

The crown prince Xiao Tong personally served tea to Emperor Liang.

Zhu Yi couldn't wait to start complimenting, "Your Majesty's "Great Nirvana Sutra" today, it is simple to understand, relaxed, and induced, with great compassion to guide and educate the people, Weichen thinks, even if the Buddha comes in person, it is nothing more than that! ”

Emperor Liang was very happy, but he still pretended to be modest, "Yanhe, how can I be compared with the Buddha." ”

Wechen also studied Buddhism, but his talent was dull and he never realized it. Listening to His Majesty's explanation today, it is like an initiation, and the mouth is suddenly opened! In Weichen's heart, His Majesty is the Buddha of Weichen! Zhu Yi said, knelt on the ground, and bowed.

"Hahaha...... Get up. Emperor Liang called Zhu Yi up, "I used to say, 'Zhu Yi is really different'!" You're just going to make me happy. ”

As they spoke, the monks offered their fasting meals. After everyone had eaten, Emperor Liang rested for a while, and then continued to go out to teach the Fa.

Under the leadership of the crown prince, the princes also came out. Even if it's for show, you have to cheer for your father.

Chen Qingzhi and Zhu Yi walked at the end. Before they could go out, a prince who deliberately left behind turned around and stopped them.

The two looked at it fixedly, and it turned out to be the second prince - Xiao Zong, the king of Yuzhang.

"I don't know what advice His Royal Highness King Yuzhang has?" The two of them asked.

"This king will get straight to the point - when I started a war with the Northern Wei Dynasty, I hope that the two of you can recommend me to lead the army in front of my father!"

"Your Royal Highness has the heart to serve the country, but Your Majesty has always loved the princes, on the battlefield, the sword has no eyes, and Your Majesty is afraid that he will never let any prince go to the war." Zhu Yi replied cautiously.

"Both of them are people trusted by their fathers, so I asked for them. After the deed is accomplished, this king will have a great reward! After Xiao Zong finished speaking, he said goodbye to the two of them and turned to leave.

Looking at Xiao Zong's distant back, Zhu Yi let out a sneer.

"Why is Brother Hikowa laughing?"

"King Yuzhang's careful thinking, the foolish brother can see it at a glance."

"I don't understand, but I hope that Yan and my brother will teach me."

Zhu Yi approached Chen Qingzhi and said in a low voice, "Although Your Majesty treats all princes equally and favors them, this King of Yuzhang has always been rumored to be the widow of Xiao Baojuan, the former Marquis of Qi Dong. Although there is no conclusive evidence, he is indeed quite excluded and suppressed among the princes, and he has always been depressed. He wants to lead the army, just to make military achievements and no longer be discriminated against. ”

"But King Yuzhang is young and has no experience in leading the army, if something goes wrong, Your Majesty will definitely blame."

"If Your Majesty really agrees to let King Yuzhang go into battle, he will definitely pick a seemingly important opportunity, but there will not be much danger. This kind of favor, for the brother is still very willing to do. An incomprehensible smile appeared on Zhu Yi's face, "It doesn't matter whether you have led the army or not." Isn't it true that the virtuous brother has never really led the army? ”