Xu Jinhui thought for a moment, turned around and asked, "You mean that the silver cluster flower can be used to control others?"

Zu Kuan nodded and said, "Grandpa's plan, I can guess some." The three people of the Black Water Sect who were captured www.biquge.info were used as experiments. The whole day is delicious and drinkable, and the silver tuft fish maw jelly is also openly supplied, and no one knows what these three people will become in the future. Speaking of which, this is also a great opportunity for me to return to the Yuan Sect. There are means on the surface, but they also need tricks in the dark. I've never looked down on people who keep talking about being above board. Grandpa's words are right: if you die, there is nothing. As long as a person lives, no matter if he is a conspiracy or a villain, as long as he can win, no matter what he does, he is right. ”

Xu Jinhui smiled and shook his head slowly: "Senior Brother Zu, this kind of thing is what the two of us will talk about behind closed doors." When I got outside, I couldn't say a word. After all, we are famous and decent, and in the eyes of secular people, we are even more immortal masters. What Grandpa did was actually for the sake of our Guiyuan Sect. If it's just the grandfather alone, you can ignore it and easily enjoy the glory and wealth. Even if the grandfather cultivates alone, the benefits and strength will far exceed the current one. ”

"Who's to say it isn't!"

Zu Kuan sighed approvingly: "Speaking of which, I am also an old disciple of the Guiyuan Sect. In the blink of an eye, it has been hundreds of years since the apprentice went up the mountain. In the past, when I was still practicing qi, I always thought about when I would be able to build a foundation. Later, Chenggong Zhuji thought about when he would become Jindan. Senior Brother Xu, don't laugh at me, I'm this kind of character. The masters all said that I was a little ambitious. It's good to have ideas, but you have to be down-to-earth. In the past, one Yuan Qi Pill per month, this kind of treatment was enough to be enviable compared to other small and medium-sized sects. And now, every seven days, there is a Yuan Qi Pill sent down. And it's also a good three-turn elixir. This kind of thing was unthinkable before. Although everyone later changed their names and called him "Grandpa," I still think that the name in the sect is more kind. If it weren't for this little junior brother who was dedicated to everyone's sake, and without Grandpa Yiyong, I wouldn't have been able to cultivate to today's Jindan realm no matter what. This kind of great kindness must be repaid!"

Xu Jinhui also gradually showed a smile on his face next to him: "Jin Dan." Actually, it's not a big deal. In the past, I always felt that Grandmaster Jindan was very mysterious and powerful. A few days ago, Shizun successfully attacked the Yuanying Pass. After breaking through, Shizun was very embarrassed, feeling that the past few hundred years had almost been wasted. I'm not a primordial baby, and my realm and perception can't reach that level. However, to be able to become a Jindan Grandmaster, I myself have a little bit of a similar feeling. This cultivation is actually similar to fame and fortune in the world. Someone has to help with the promotion. Look at those secular officials, they all say that there are people above who are good officials. In fact, isn't this the case with cultivation? With the blessed land of the cave and the secret book of the exercises, cultivation and promotion are naturally easy to grasp. Senior Brother Zu, what you said just now is right: Grandpa Yang has really contributed a lot to me to the Yuan Sect. In front of outsiders, we have to call him Grandpa. But in the sect, or when there is no one in private, the senior brother and the younger brother are still closer. Hehe, this is not some kind of dignity. I've already made up my mind to pay attention to this head. In this life, it was sold to Senior Brother Yang. As long as he is sent, no matter in the water or in the fire. They are all desperate to go. ”

Speaking of this, Xu Jinhui turned around and glanced at Li Jianwei, who was squirming back and forth on the bed, and his voice suddenly became cold: "This is just the first test. All data is carefully documented and preserved. Grandpa said that silver tuft fish maw jelly has symptoms of addiction after taking it. From today onwards, the three guys from the Blackwater Sect will have to take it on time. If they resist and don't eat it...... Hmph! You should know how to do it. ”

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In the north of the Chu State, Liaozhou ruled Tieyang City, the head of the city.

It is located north of the Great Wall. As early as hundreds of years ago, the state of Chu set up prefectures and counties here. According to the original plan, Tieyang City should garrison 3,000 troops. Twenty thousand people. During the time of Emperor Qinzong, the number of soldiers and civilians in Tieyang City once exceeded 50,000, and it was also an extremely important town of Chu in the northern grasslands. It's just that with the continuous change of the imperial court's strategy, the amount of materials and silver coins from the south is getting smaller and smaller, and the trade in the north is gradually controlled by the wealthy magnates, and the trade routes no longer pass through here, and Tieyang City has slowly become deserted.

Regardless, it's still the only way to connect the Northland Grasslands with the inner town of the Great Wall.

Last year's snow caused heavy losses to Rongdi's cattle and sheep. This year, the temperature has just risen, and the snow on the road has not yet melted, and many people in Tieyang City have fled south together. People who have been at the border for a long time know very well that as long as there is a snowstorm, locust plague, or drought, Rongdi in the north will go south in a big way. When the time comes, it will be another tragic killing.

Speaking of which, Rongdi in the north is also a bunch of waste. They don't know how to store up for fodder in advance. It's almost like watching the sky and eating. If the wind and rain were smooth, the water and grass were abundant, and the cattle and sheep of Rongdi were fat, life would naturally be much better. But in the event of a natural disaster, these dog thieves will turn their minds on their neighbors. Whether it is the Qi and Chu states in the south, or the countries in the Western Regions in the north, they will be attacked by Rong Di.

On the horizon outside Tieyang City, there were faintly many black shadows. As we gradually walked to the front, it was clear that they were all Rongdi warriors on horseback.

"Sir, sir...... This, this is in addition to our own personal guards, there are a lot...... A lot of people have run away. At the head of Tieyang City, a young man dressed in an indigo domestic servant's robe was timid, trembling, and stammered.

"Bastards, these wolf-hearted bastards! Damn, when it's good, they all have to squeeze in with all the strength to feed. When it was time to repay the emperor's favor with his life, he ran faster than the rabbit and his father one by one! Lao Tzu should have cut off the heads of these guys at that time and placed them on the head of the city to scare the Rong Di barbarians. ”

The big man, who was called the old man, spat fiercely on the ground, and scolded with hatred and fear.

At the age of forty years, this big man can be regarded as burly, but he has obviously made a fortune. The waist is rounded. Shy belly, like a woman who has been pregnant for many months. Of course, this kind of figure can't wear armor, but he is wearing a set of red official robes, and the official complement in front of him is a tiger with teeth and claws, and his waist is tied with green silk, which looks like it fits.

He Tianyang has been a town guard general in Tieyang City for sixteen years. Over here. The Ho family has become a symbol of power. Most of the industries in the city belong to the He family.

This is an era of nobility and martial arts. There are a lot of books in He Tianyang's room. Although he doesn't like to read, he only likes to drink wine, eat meat and play with women. But superficial kung fu is essential. If there are not a few books in the room to pretend, it will make people laugh when they say it. Literati like piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and He Tianyang also forced himself to learn a little after coming to Tieyang City. Of course, it can only be said that it is rough and rough, and it can be blown for three days and three nights in front of people who don't understand. If it is in front of someone who is really proficient, I am afraid that I will just speak. was ridiculed by the other party like splashing water on his head and face.

He Tianyang tried hard to turn himself into a literati who didn't look like a military general. If you don't look at the tiger complement on his official robe at the moment, no one will think that he is a high-grade general. He Tianyang's cheeks and hands are very white, and there are no calluses on them. looks pampered, in fact.

Nothing matters anymore. In front of the sudden arrival of the Rong Di army, everything is not important.

Without any signs, Rong Di seemed to suddenly emerge from the ground overnight. No one knew why they were attacking Tieyang City at this time. But everyone knew very well: the siege of Rongdi must be a bloody battle. Moreover, these steppe barbarians have always liked to slaughter the city, and then rob all the valuable goods and women in the city.

This. It is very similar to the Yue people in the south.

He Tianyang held the city head with both hands, and his ten fingers buckled the city bricks fiercely. It's almost about to be inserted. His eyes wandered, and his forehead was covered with sweat. The entire back was completely drenched in sweat, and the big red official robe was clinging to the body, which was very uncomfortable. However, He Tianyang couldn't take care of so much, and he didn't have the heart to care about these.

How many Rong Di there are outside the city, He Tianyang doesn't know at all. As is customary. Border forts are to send scouts around the clock to scout the surrounding area. But sending people out means spending money. Horses need fine, and spies who are good at kung fu need money. For He Tianyang, every copper plate saved from the soldiers. It all means that your pockets can become more bulging. However, the disadvantages of this have already been revealed. Rong Di came with such a loud voice, but the defenders at the head of the city only saw the large army of soldiers and horses on the horizon this morning. Then he panicked and lit a beacon fire to warn, and the city gate closed with a roar, and the entire Tieyang City immediately entered a state of alert.

Rong Di was in no hurry to attack the city. Tieyang was a fortified city and one of the strongest fortresses of the Great Chu State north of the Great Wall. Although He Tianyang is a waste and pus, if you want to build this city, you can't rely on your hands and feet. Although Rong Di was good at riding and arching horses, he also knew the importance of siege equipment. For hundreds of years, the number of craftsmen taken away from the states of Chu and Qi is unknown. Although Rong Di never paid attention to the power of science and technology, he could make simple devices. After all, no one wants their own soldiers to be damaged in vain. It's always good to be able to die fewer people.

The Rongdi military camp has been set up. Looking at the grassland barbarians who were wearing leather robes and cutting down trees on the hillside outside the city, preparing all kinds of siege equipment, He Tianyang only felt that his eyes were black for a while, and he stepped on the edge gap of the floor tiles of the city wall without paying attention.

A guard standing beside He Tianyang, with a fierce face, held his right hand on the hilt of the knife, and said in a rough voice: "Master, let's rush out and fight with them!"

The border generals all have the habit of supporting their families. Great Chu has been established for thousands of years, and many rules have changed their original appearance over a long period of time. In a sense, soldiers in the army are the main source of income for generals. A large part of the money allocated by the military department went into the pockets of the generals. Empty pay is no longer news. Strictly speaking, within an army, the most capable of fighting is actually the family. After all, the leading generals all know that if there are not a few people under them who can fight, there will be no capital. Not to mention leading troops to fight at critical times.

Perhaps, only the state of Chu in the world is an exception. Heaven gave the emperor of Chu a very special good plot, there are steep passes on all sides, it is difficult for neighboring countries to enter, even if the battle situation in the north and south is unfavorable, you can retreat to the rock pass and the Great Wall. In the closed environment like an iron bucket, enjoy peace and happiness.

Perhaps, other countries in the world are like this. But this is only speculation after all, and there is not much credible evidence.

As a general in charge of an important place in a city, He Tianyang's personal guards are more than five hundred. In order to feed these people, He Tianyang spent a lot of effort. Regardless of weapons, ironclad. It's still the food on weekdays, and the treatment of the family is much higher than that of ordinary soldiers. Even military salaries are paid in full without discounts. Only in this way can the family members ensure their combat effectiveness, and they will say such courageous words at such a time.

Hundreds of families gathered around He Tianyang, and a large area of black pressure on the head of the city was very conspicuous. He Tianyang stood firm on the city wall and heard the guard speak. He slowly turned his head, stared at the man, and gritted his teeth and roared, "You, what did you just say?"

This kind of vicious appearance is not common in He Tianyang. The family members don't know what to do, and no one dares to talk to them. The family who spoke before was asked a little anxiously, so he said loudly: "Master, let's fight with those barbarians outside." Killing one is not a loss. Kill two and you'll earn it. ”

The family members were fed with silver by the generals. The reason why I spend money to support these people is to be able to get my hands on them when I need them. Now. Rong Di's army besieged the city, and He Tianyang, a clerk asking for help, had already sent someone to send it out. If the reinforcements do not arrive in time, as a defender, they must survive with Tieyang City. Although Jia Ding is also a martial artist, he also knows the words "dedication and loyalty", so he naturally wants to die with He Tianyang, the chief official.

Merely. Not everyone thinks so. Among the more than 500 cronies gathered around He Tianyang, there were only a few people with firm expressions. Most of the rest were panicked and pale. His body and hands were trembling slightly. Even when the guard spoke, there was a resentful look in his eyes.

He Tianyang stared at the guard fiercely for nearly half a minute. The man was a little overwhelmed and thought he had done something wrong. Suddenly, without any warning, He Tianyang suddenly raised his foot and kicked the guard hard in the chest, kicking the man to the ground on the spot.

He pointed to his hands and sat up, his face was full of ignorant guards, and he scolded angrily: "Do you **** want to die like this? Do you want to go out of the city? Open the city gate and go by yourself! See how many you can kill if you go out alone? Don't drag Lao Tzu to die with ******!"

The surroundings suddenly became quiet. The eyes of the other guards turned cold when they looked at the guard, and several of the people standing next to them also took a few steps back, leaving him alone in the center.

He Tianyang stomped his feet, his fearful and suppressed emotions seemed to have found an outlet for catharsis, regardless of it, he grabbed the guard's arm, pointed outside and scolded: "Are you blind? Don't you see what the situation is outside? Oh my God! That's tens of thousands, tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of Rong Di! Look at how many people there are in this Tieyang City? The people have almost been wiped out, how many soldiers under Lao Tzu's command can be counted on? Except for you, how many are left? Look outside, look outside. What is Rongdi? Those guys have been riding horses since birth, and everyone is good at controlling horses and arrows, not to mention being savage. Everyone can fight, and Lao Tzu led you, a few hundred people, to face tens of thousands of people outside the city...... Nima, are you impatient?"

He Tianyang's mouth spat and stars splashed, and his voice suddenly became hoarse and sharp, like a madman who roared desperately in fear and anger: "Don't pee and look at yourself." Just those of you who only know how to drink and play with women all day long, and you still want to fight those Rong Di outside? Don't think that Lao Tzu doesn't know what you used to call killing enemies. Isn't it just wandering around the city, cutting off a few people's heads and bringing them back? You are skillful in killing good people and risking merit, and Lao Tzu doesn't want to take care of it, but for the sake of you all being Lao Tzu's family, you just turn a blind eye. Anyway, as long as you are good, it is equivalent to my own benefit. Now it's okay, Nima has a long temper and a wild heart, and he actually wants to go out and fight with Rong Di...... I want to see how many of you can come back alive when you go out?"

Although He Tianyang is greedy for life and afraid of death, he is also telling the truth.

When his anger finally calmed down, a cronie next to him came over and asked in a cautious whisper, "Master, what should we do now? If we had left the city earlier, we would have been able to escape." Now that Rong Di's army is tightly surrounding this Tieyang City, even if he goes out, I'm afraid there will be trouble. The brothers are grateful for the great kindness of the master, and they will protect the master to rush out no matter what. It's just that there are too many of these Rong Di barbarians, and I'm afraid that they won't be able to escape! Moreover, they are fast and numerous, and they can catch up in half an hour at most. When the time comes......"

He Tianyang's face was full of anger, and he waved his hand very irritably: "Shut up Lao Tzu." Of course Lao Tzu knows these things, and knows better than you, so you don't need to talk too much here. Get out, it's all ****** for Lao Tzu!"

In the midst of the chaos, an officer hurried over from the far city. He separated the crowd and came to He Tianyang, panting and said, "General, master, the Rong Di barbarians outside are shouting, saying that they want us to surrender." There are also a few arrow letters shot in from outside, saying that as long as we descend, everything will be business as usual, and the past will not be blamed. ”

The guard who had spoken earlier interjected, "What if you don't descend?"

The officer raised his head and glanced at it, and his tone suddenly became full of fear: "The barbarian said, if you don't surrender...... Then, then the whole process will be wiped out, and the chickens and dogs will not be left. (To be continued.) )