"This is not my own good intentions. For me, there is no need to go and escort you. In my jurisdiction, there are one or two outsiders missing, which is not a big deal, whether this missing person is you Ding Qin or other people. However, this is not the case now. ”

He pointed to the letter Ding Qin was holding, "This letter is not only entrusted by my old friend, but also the official business between the two counties. Subsequently, the border county will inevitably ask about this matter. Ding Gongzi insisted on going alone, and let me be public and private, and it was not easy to explain. If Childe could think about it from my point of view, he might understand. ”

Jiang Shangren said it very sincerely and bluntly. His words were also reasonable, which made Ding Qin hesitate again.

Jiang Shangren said, "I can also understand that Ding Gongzi may feel that it is more convenient to act alone." You can rest assured, even if we send someone to escort us, we will only send one or two people to accompany us, just to show the official presence. On the way, how you go, where you rest, it's up to you. Well, the people we sent will never disturb your private life. ”

Ding Qin thought about it again and said, "Junshou, in fact, there is one more thing. I'm walking alone, it's fast, I'm afraid ......"

As soon as Jiang Shangren heard that this was a joke, he immediately smiled, "Ding Gongzi rest assured." We have also taken this into account. What I am going to send out is the reconnaissance general affairs of our army's garrison, which is cultivated to the third order and three layers. Although this is lower than Ding Gongzi's cultivation, as a scout, speed has always been his advantage. I guess, even if he's slower than you, it won't drag you down too much. ”

Ding Qin finally nodded, "In this case, then let's do what the military guard wants." ”

"Then you ...... today" Jiang Shangren did not directly say that Ding Qin was arranged to stay here, obviously respecting Ding Qin's opinion.

Ding Qin said, "Since you're here, it's okay to stay for one night." At that time, the military guard replied to his old friend, and it just so happened that he had entertained me here. ”

Jiang Shangren laughed, "Ding Gongzi has thought it through. I just happened to have someone already prepare a meal, Ding Gongzi please. ”

During the meal, Ding Qin met Tong Yan, the reconnaissance general affairs officer sent by the Jiangshang people.

His appearance doesn't match his name at all.

Tong Yan is nearly sixty years old, his face is full of weather, but his spirit is unusually good, and his eyes are shining. may be due to the task arranged by the Jiangshang people, Tong Yan is very humble to Ding Qin, and he acts like a junior everywhere, which makes Ding Qin very unhappy.

After the meal, Tong Yan began to accompany Ding Qin. During the chatting between the two, Ding Qin deliberately expressed his intention to treat Tong Yan with the rules of the younger generation. After a few polite times, the relationship between the two is finally normal, but Tong Yan still doesn't have the appearance of an elder in many tones and actions, at most he is a big brother.

For a whole day, Ding Qin not only turned around the military guard mansion, but also walked around Nanshan City, and later read some books about Tiannan Prefecture in the library of the military guard mansion.

At dinner, the people of Jiangshang set up another feast. This banquet is relatively much larger, although Ding Qin is the main person of the banquet, but because he is not familiar with other people, it will not be long before the people of Jiangshang become the core. In addition, Ding Qin didn't drink, and when they were drunk, he quietly left the table and returned to the residence prepared for him by the Jiangshang people, sitting at the stone table and watching the night.

Not long after, Tong Yan also came. He brought a few dried fruits, put them on the table and sat with Ding Qin. "Ding Gongzi doesn't know, I haven't been on such a field mission for several years. ”

Ding Qin smiled, "General Affairs Tong is also in a high position, if it weren't for me, I shouldn't be tired of general affairs." ”

Tong Yan shook his head, "No, Childe is wrong. Reconnaissance is the core of the reconnaissance team, and many tasks should be carried out in person. It's just that it should have been six years ago, I made a reconnaissance mistake and fell into the trap of the nine-turns. ”

"That time, the number of losses caused by our troops in Zhongshan County was considerable. Afterwards, although the military guards did not cure my crimes, the shadow in my own heart could not be dissipated, so I simply closed my door. This reconnaissance of the position of the general affairs, and several times wanted to transfer it to others. The army has been persuading me hard, so I didn't disarm and return to the field. Tong Yan sighed after speaking, "There is a saying that mourning is more important than heart death, probably that's the case." ”

Ding Qin didn't know how to comfort him, and thought for a while, "General Affairs may attach too much importance to that one thing." Now that it's over, it's time to let go. Although I know that you may care about the lives of officers and soldiers, Zhongshan County still needs people like you. If you don't go out, you may lose even more. ”

Tong Yan smiled bitterly, "Maybe I'm really old." Now, even if something happens, I don't dare to make a decision. In two years, I'll be ready to retire in earnest. The biggest reason why the military guard sent me out this time is that the people from the Nine Turnstile and Ruyifang basically know me. As long as I come forward, you're theoretically safe. ”

Ding Qin smiled. The two talked about trivial matters again, and then went to bed.

Early the next morning, the two did not have breakfast at the military garrison mansion, but brought some dry food and went directly to the road.

Tong Yan's speed is really fast. Ding Qin still had some concerns at the beginning, and did not move forward at his own speed, but later saw that Tong Yan did not feel the slightest effort, so he slowly returned to his normal speed. Until noon, Tong Yan could walk side by side with him, which also shows that he is really good at speed.

In the evening, the two rested in an inn in the city. After dinner, Tong Yan said to Ding Qin, "It seems that what the military order says is true." Along the way, I found that two groups of people from Ruyi Fang had observed and followed us, and one group of people from the Nine Turnstile had followed us, and now they were also in the inn. ”

Ding Qin was quite surprised by Tong Yan's judgment. Because he himself felt that two groups of people were following, one less than Tong Yan. In addition, Tong Yan was able to tell the origin of these people, which was really a cut above himself. "General Affairs is really good at reconnaissance. ”

Tong Yan smiled bitterly, "After so many years, if I can't tell the difference, I will be worthy of my name as a reconnaissance officer." However, we must be careful that this group of people sent by the Nine Turnstile is not an ordinary tracking team. The appearance of their group often means that there may be masters in the future. ”

Ding Qin frowned. Because at that time, Jiagu Yun was precisely the person of the Nine Turns. Compared with Ruyifang, the Nine Turnstile knows more about itself, is more threatening, and has more reasons to find itself.

Seeing that Ding Qin's expression had changed, Tong Yan said, "But don't worry, as long as I am here, theoretically they won't do it, unless they already have a complete plan and want to use this to provoke a fight with the official." ”

Ding Qin said, "What should come will always come." I'm just afraid that I'll get into trouble with the general affairs. ”

Tong Yan's tone was a lot more relaxed, "It's the same person who has fallen to the end of the world, how can I talk about it? If I can die in a battle with the two sects at this time, it will also be a good thing for me." ”

Early the next morning, under Tong Yan's secret instructions, Ding Qin discovered the followers of the Nine Turnstile Gate. There were three of them, dressed ordinarily, but their looks were easy to distinguish. Tong Yan said he knew one of them.

After moving forward again, at the end of the day, there were three more waves of personnel monitoring and tracking. Only then did Ding Qin realize the seriousness of the situation, if there was no Tong Yan accompanying him, there would definitely be a lot of trouble.

However, Tong Yan did not become a complete umbrella in the end.

On the evening of the fourth day, the two arrived in a small town. It's a city, but it's just because of its wall. The size of the city is not as small as the large villages, and most of the buildings in it are bungalows built by peasant households.

The only inn is a courtyard fenced up. The main room is the front desk and dining hall, and the two rows of side rooms are guest rooms, which are about twelve or thirteen rooms. The inside of the house is also dilapidated, and even after careful cleaning, there will be a smell of dust.

However, since it is the only inn in the only city within a hundred miles of this road, there are not many people living there. When Ding Qin and Tong Yan arrived, there was only one room left, and the two had to live in the same room.

Shortly after they arrived, a team of three from the Nine Turnstiles followed. In the absence of a room, the three insisted on staying and were finally arranged in the firewood room. When Ding Qin got up the next day, he found that the three of them had already gotten up and were pretending to be boxing and walking in the yard leisurely.

Since there was no conflict, Ding Qin did not see their power. On the contrary, Tong Yan will always look at them involuntarily, which seems to be a warning.

At breakfast, the dining hall was already bustling with activity. Ding Qin and Tong Yan ordered some simple meals and prepared to go on the road after using them. However, Ding Qin only took a bite and immediately pressed Tong Yan's chopsticks.

Tong Yan was puzzled, "What's wrong?"

Ding Qin said, "The food was poisoned. ”

When Tong Yan heard this, his face changed slightly, "What kind of poison? Can you tell who did it?"

Ding Qin shook his head slightly. "General Affairs, you find a reason to leave first, don't eat. The poison is very strong and does not take much time to attack. I'd like to see who's doing the trick. ”

Tong Yan understood, put down the chopsticks, raised his voice and said, "Ding Gongzi, you use it for yourself first, my abdomen is swollen and painful, most likely because I felt the wind and cold last night, so I want to go first to make it easier." ”

With that, he took a few pieces of paper from the table and headed for the room.

Ding Qin didn't react, and continued to eat and drink slowly. However, at this time in his body, the resistance and rejection of the poison by the spiritual power was not too intense, and the medicinal properties of this poison were obviously relatively mild.

He was already deliberately observing the people around him. Because if there are people around you who are poisoned, it means that the poisoner is not necessarily targeting yourself, and if there is no one around you who is poisoned, it means that it must be poison for yourself.

And in the inn, there are only a limited number of people who can do such accurate poisoning.

The cook, the second child, or someone from another shop. In short, it won't be an outsider.

After a few more minutes, the three men from the Nine Turnstiles, who were walking outside, walked in. They sat down at the table and ordered a few dishes, and then one of them picked up the gourd from his waist and said, "Come, I'll pour the wine for my brother." ”

As soon as the wine is poured out, the waist is full of fragrance. Someone at the table immediately said with a little envy, "Good wine, ......"

It's just that Ding Qin secretly screamed in his heart, "It's not good." ”