Chapter Twenty-Six: The Valley of Void
"My lord, the cuckoo language has arrived, the teacher is inside, let's go in." Zuo Yan said.
Jiang Shan turned out of the carriage and looked up, only to see that there were peach trees all over the place, attached to the surroundings of the two mountains, all over the valley, with the breeze blowing, the peach blossoms danced in the wind, like a fairyland on earth.
In the depths of the peach forest, there is cooking smoke rising, looking around, only to see an attic standing in the depths of the peach forest, like heaven and earth.
The peach forest is surrounded by clear mountains on both sides, and the sound of birdsong and wind blowing willows makes people feel particularly comfortable.
A waterfall hangs in the distance, and the deafening impact of the waterfall can be faintly heard, giving people a refreshing feeling.
"Let's go in," Zuo Yan looked at Jiang Shan, who was stunned, and said flatly.
Jiang Shan nodded slightly.
Follow Zuo Yan into it.
The roads on both sides of the peach forest are vertical and horizontal, and they are intricate.
Although the environment of this place is good, if you don't have anyone to take it, you will definitely get lost.
"My lord, the Hollow Bird Language is a classic work of the teacher, there is a hidden formation in it, with the heavens and stars as the eyes of the formation, if outsiders break in, they will inevitably die in it, you have to follow closely." Zuo Yan kindly reminded.
"This is a treasure land, the wind and water, and the ability to gather energy, it is an excellent place, I believe that with the prestige of Lord Xugu, no one will trespass into it." Jiang Shan responded.
"What the adults say is very true, but there are also some rebellious ministers and thieves who are reckless and reckless because of their own selfishness, and the teacher is also taking precautions." Zuo Yan said with a smile.
"That's right," Jiang Shan echoed.
On the surface, Zuo Yan said it to others, but in fact, it was said to Jiang Shan, and Jiang Shan himself heard a thing or two.
Zuo Yan means not to let him beat the teacher's idea of Xugu, otherwise he will die a miserable death.
In other words, it's best not to let the teacher know about this matter.
In the court, people are unpredictable, and if they don't leave some room for themselves, that is, they are looking for death, and they have been in the court for so long, Jiang Shan knows more or less the inside story.
So at this time, he seemed extraordinarily calm, and he had already looked down on this kind of thing.
When I first entered the officialdom, my teacher also said this, and with the experience over the years, I am no longer just the calf who has just entered the officialdom.
People's hearts are unpredictable, Jiang Shan still understands these words.
"My lord, it's here, the teacher is in the attic, I'll report it." Zuo Yan said and went to the attic.
Jiang Shan watched Zuo Yan whispering to Xugu in the attic, as if he was talking about something, but because of the distance, he couldn't hear their conversation.
After a while, Zuo Yan came over and led Jiang Shan into the attic.
"Hey, Lord Jiang Shan, long time no see." Xugu gave Jiang Shan a hug warmly.
At this time, Jiang Shan's expression was complicated, he didn't know what the two masters and apprentices were going to do, and the expressions of himself and Xugu were not so good.
Above the court, a civil servant and a military general.
One was in charge of internal affairs, the other was in charge of foreign affairs, and the two had little to do with each other.
The only time, that is, because of the marriage of the princess of the court, because of the disagreement, there was a dispute in the court.
At that time, the Xiqi Kingdom invaded, and the Great Shang Kingdom was unable to fight foreign wars due to the domestic economic deficit, so it could only marry and seek peace.
In this regard, Xugu strongly demanded to fight as a military general, and the Pingxiqi Rebellion.
However, Jiang Shan considered that the military expenditure was insufficient, so he could only choose to make peace.
The two of them were arguing in court.
After weighing the pros and cons of King Chaoge, he decisively chose Jiang Shan's proposal, and for this reason, the two did not intersect.
As he grew older, Xugu also reached the age of retirement, so he proposed to the king of the song to retire.
After thinking about it again, the king finally approved it.
Since then, among the hundreds of officials in the court, the news of Xugu has been lost.
Jiang Shan sighed about the past, the two of them were for the country, they had different opinions, it was inevitable, this meeting made Jiang Shan feel like he was back in the past.
"Yes, old friend, although you and I don't have much to do with each other, please allow me to call you that." Jiang Shan said.
"Your hug makes me feel like I'm back in time."
"Where, come, come, please be seated." Xugu pulled Jiang Shan to take a seat enthusiastically.
"Zuo Yan, you go down first, I'll catch up with Lord Jiang Shan." Xugu said.
"Yes, Teacher." Zuo Yan glanced at Jiang Shan and slowly retreated.
"My lord, this Jiang Shan won't talk nonsense," a subordinate next to Zuo Yan asked worriedly.
"I don't think he has the guts, his son is still in my hands, besides, even if he says it, it doesn't matter, my idea was approved by the teacher." Zuo Yan said.
"Well, since Lord Xugu has approved it, then there is no problem, and the subordinates will go down first." The servant said.
Zuo Yan waved his hand, his expression full of impatience and anxiety.
At this time, Zuo Yan was also wondering, the teacher had been in seclusion for many years, and he had never asked about the court, and he suddenly wanted to see Jiang Shan, which was really incomprehensible.
Originally, I was going to give Jiang Shan a dismount today, but before I went out, the teacher's subordinates arranged for someone to bring Jiang Shan to me.
Isn't it because the teacher has discovered his purpose?
Zuo Yan was suddenly frightened by his own thoughts, and he broke out in a cold sweat.
In the blink of an eye, Zuo Yan adjusted, and his eyes changed: "If someone blocks me, I will kill, and if a god blocks me, I will kill God, teacher, don't let me attack you." ”
Zuo Yan stared at the two people, watching the two of them talking and laughing, and couldn't help but snort coldly and walked away.
"Brother, Zuo Yan is gone, you can say anything you want." Xugu poured a cup of tea and said.
"Brother Xugu, I'm not you, I can't be desireless, at this stage, I just want to live the rest of my life quietly, and I don't want to be in the court." Jiang Shan said.
"I understand what my brother means, now, you are also in your prime, it is time to think about your lower body, the matter of the court is really troublesome." Xugu drank tea and said slowly.
"Yes, that's what I mean, originally, I was going to ask the king to resign in the past two days, but I didn't expect it, but I encountered something that didn't wait to escape.
The king ordered me to investigate this matter thoroughly, otherwise, it would kill my whole family. Jiang Shan sighed and said.
"I've heard about you for a long time, that kid is clever, leave it to him.
As for what he wants, you just give it to him, and now that I'm not in the court, I can only rely on you to help him. Xugu said.
"He's a good boy, maybe he's more utilitarian, so please bear with me."
"I know, but this matter is not trivial, if you are not careful, it is a matter of losing your head." Jiang Shan said slowly.
"Do you have a better option now? The left and right are dead, why can't you trust Zuo Yan once, maybe things will take a turn for the better. Xugu poured Jiang Shan a cup of tea and said.
"That's what you said, let me think about it." Jiang Shan said.
"Well, today seems to be the second day, and tomorrow is the last day, and you are running out of time." Xugu Road.
"Okay, this matter, so be it, I will assist Zuo Yan, but after this matter is over, I just want to retire, and I don't want to care about the affairs of the DPRK anymore." Jiang Shan said with a sad face.
"That's right, brother, you're good to everyone like this, come, let's have a drink."
"Hmm," Jiang Shan drank it all.
"Let's go, I'll show you the scenery in this valley," he said, and walked to the depths of the valley with Jiang Shan.
"My lord, there is nothing wrong with this," asked the subordinate next to Zuo Yan.
"It's okay, you go get busy first." Zuo Yan commanded to go down.
"Yes, sir." The servants who had come to deliver the food retreated.
Zuo Yan looked at the two of them from a distance, only to see the two talking and laughing, and gradually faded out of Zuo Yan's sight.
In a flash, an afternoon passed, and Xugu and Jiang Shan slowly walked out of the valley.
This relieved Zuo Yan, who was anxiously waiting.
"Teacher, my lord, you're back," Zuo Yan asked with a smile on his face.
"Yes, Yan'er, I know everything about you, Lord Jiang Shan will assist you, you can rest assured." Xugu said with a smile.
"Thank you, teacher, thank you." Zuo Yan said calmly.
"Then Yan'er, you should get out of the valley immediately and help Master Jiang Shan settle this matter." Xugu said.
"Yes, teacher, Master Jiang Shan, let's go." With that, he took Jiang Shan and his subordinates and walked out of the valley.
"Lord Xugu, you don't have to send it, we can just go back by ourselves," Jiang Shan said.
"Okay, let Zuo Yan take you out of the valley, you guys be careful all the way." Xugu stroked his beard and said.
"Uh-huh," Jiang Shan nodded, and followed Zuo Yan out of the valley.
The carriage moved slowly.
"I'll explain this matter to the king tomorrow, but in terms of evidence, please ask the general to bother more." Jiang Shan said.
"My lord, don't worry, I have sent someone to collect the evidence, and I can send it back tonight." Zuo Yan said with a smile.
Zuo Yan understood that Jiang Shan's meaning when he said this had already shown that he had agreed to cooperate, even if he was extremely reluctant before, he had now let it go, which made Zuo Yan smile with joy.
"Alright, let's go back first." Jiang Shan said.
The carriage slowly moved away in the distance.
Ji Zhan didn't know that at this time, a storm had hit him and the Yiren, whether it was officialdom or the rivers and lakes, unknown dangers were gradually approaching them.