In the Jade Que City, a huge light curtain hung down from the middle of the sinkhole, and in the middle of the sinkhole, it slowly stretched and spread in all directions.

In the middle of the lower square, the jade tree that has stood for thousands of years is bathed in the light curtain, and every note is in the light curtain, shining with dazzling light.

Lin Cong strode across the square, passed through what seemed to be erected between heaven and earth, and walked towards the inner courtyard.

Lin Cong is here to have something important to return to the ghost mother, and ask her to decide.

This morning, Lin Cong received a secret report, and many of the Northern Yin Dynasty spies lurking in the south in the country moved together. And the Northern Yin Dynasty, since the last defeat and the signing of a peace agreement with the Nine Shadows Kingdom, has never made such a big move.

Although Lin Cong is in terms of intelligence warfare, he can make his own decisions.

But this anomaly, he still has to report it to let the ghost mother know.

This kind of confidential writing is unrealistic, and it is easy to leak secrets when it is passed around in black and white. Lin Cong had no choice but to arrange all the work, and then go on a trip by himself, which made it easier to keep it secret.

Lin Cong came to the gate of Juexiangyuan, showed his waist card, entered the courtyard, and walked straight towards the main building.

Today, the owner Xiao Fucha and the little boy Xiao Fulei are not playing in the courtyard, but they are very quiet.

Lin Cong walked to the staircase in front of the main building, and the palace people and palace maids who were here blocked his way and said, "Lord Lin, please wait a moment." **At this time, I was in the building to meet Lord Lu Wu. ”。

Lin Cong nodded, retreated to the side of the road, and waited quietly.

In the building, Lu Wu felt tormented, and the feeling of fidgeting made Lu Wu very uncomfortable.

The matter of this Tanuki Tianyun will soon spread throughout the country, and newspapers in various places will publish reports on this matter one after another. The ghosts of Changqin's party will know about it immediately. At that time, it is inevitable that the other party will seize this handle, so that the two factions will be evenly matched in the court, forming one and the other.

Seeing that he was silent, the ghost mother was a little distressed, so she asked, "Lu Wu, if you don't have any candidates, then let the lord arrange it himself." ”。

This is what Xiao Shizhu wants, and if the two parties of Lu Wu and Changqin fight, he will also make profits from it. Arrange the ghost officials and ghost officials who belong to and are loyal to him to the ghost mother, or who are capable of the neutral faction, to all parts of the country and counties.

In this way, Xiao Shizhu can use this to check and balance all factions and parties, he and his wife and ghost mother will not be set aside, and the scale and harm of the party struggle can be controlled within a certain range.

Looking at the main building of the Absolute Fragrance Garden, where a hundred flowers are blooming, as soon as Lu Wu heard the ghost mother say this, he hurriedly opened his mouth, and said quickly: "It's not **, there are a few candidates, but I don't know who to recommend for a while?"

After speaking, he frowned and pondered.

Lu Wu knew that if Xiao Shizhu made his own decision, it would seem that he, the heavenly official of the Nine Shadows Country, had no talent for using people and selecting people.

In any case, it is better for Lu Wu to say it himself than to let Xiao Shizhu decide it himself.

At least this will not show that he Lu Wu is incompetent, and the outside world is not well-informed, so he can take advantage of this to package Lu Wu as a capable minister.

Seeing him pondering, the ghost mother did not urge, but picked up the tea that Chen Ruo handed her and drank it leisurely.

She understood what Xiao Shizhu meant, and asked Lu Wu to choose this person by himself. In this way, the other members of Lu Wu's faction have nothing to say about the arrangements for the new city god in Tiantong City in the future.

The situation is developing step by step towards Xiao Shizhu's ingenious layout and the execution of the ghost mother.

"Two years ago, the Academy graduated with a soul named Qin Qiming. This ghost studied hard, his thinking was lively, and he graduated with a good score of the tenth place among the graduates of the Academy that year. Lu Wu pondered for a long time, slowly spoke, and said, "Now, this ghost is doing the county god in the southwest. He has always been impartial, honest and honest. His political achievements have also been among the best in many counties in the past two years. ”。

The ghost mother thought about it for a moment and remembered this person.

This soul is a little old, and when he entered the school, he was older than most of the school students, but he was also relatively calm.

The whole ghost was also publicized by Xiao Shizhu at the beginning, saying that this ghost is calm and not frizzy, has an active mind, and is by no means a rigid ghost in doing things and dealing with problems, and is indeed a pillar of talent.

However, because this ghost has no qualifications and no work experience. Therefore, Xiao Shizhu did not let him stay in Yuque City, but let him go to the remote grassroots to exercise.

The point is that this ghost is not from Changqin's party, nor is it from Lu Wu's party. Because there is no backstage and no power, neither faction has taken a fancy to him or won him over.

It is indeed a good choice to use this ghost to succeed the city god of Tiantong City.

The ghost mother thought for a while, and was also very satisfied, so she immediately agreed, and said to Chen Ruo: "Inform the fungus people, send a message to Qin Qiming, and let him take over the work at hand and prepare to take over the post and succeed the city god of Tiantong City." ”。

When Chen Ruo nodded and wrote it down, the ghost mother had already asked Lu Wu to retreat.

Lu Wu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, bowed, raised his hand to wipe the beads of sweat from his forehead, and retreated towards the outside of the building.

From beginning to end, Lu Wu found that the ghost mother did not transfer her anger to herself, thinking that the matter of the party dispute was still a secret, and she would not be implicated because of Tanuki Tianyun, so he felt relieved.

Moreover, Tanuki Tianyun's assassination of this matter had nothing to do with Lu Wu from beginning to end, and Tanuki Tianyun was dealt with impartially, and Lu Wu and their faction were naturally safe and sound.

Thinking about this, Lu Wu was even more relieved, and he forgot his fear after leaving the Absolute Fragrance Garden.

After Lu Wucai left for a while, the palace maid outside the door came in to inform the ghost mother that Lin Cong had asked to see.

The ghost mother nodded and asked the palace maid to summon Lin Cong in.

The palace maid turned around and went out, and after a while, Lin Cong walked in by himself, stood where Lu Wu was standing before, and after saluting the ghost mother, she told the ghost mother the secret report that Xuanjiao had obtained this morning.

After explaining the entire intelligence content in detail, Lin Cong gave advice to the ghost mother who was listening to the report while drinking tea, and said: "The minister believes that although things are abnormal, it is possible to temporarily let the ghosts in the southern region secretly cooperate with the Xuanjiao disciples and some of the spies in the garrison, first secretly keep an eye on these secret agents of the Northern Yin Dynasty, first find out what their purpose is, and then arrest all of them before their goal is about to be achieved." ”。

The ghost mother did not rush to agree, but pondered.

The situation is still unclear, and now Lin Cong's method is also the best way, so after thinking about it, the ghost mother finally nodded and agreed.

At the same time, he did not forget to tell Lin Cong, saying: "Be careful in everything, and when arresting these secret agents, it is best to catch them alive as much as possible." ”。

Lin Cong immediately understood and hurriedly responded.

Although the ghost mother didn't say it explicitly, but Lin Congmingbai, these secret agents of the Northern Yin Dynasty, in fact, it doesn't matter if they want to die, the Northern Yin Dynasty must have suffered a dumb loss, and they can't say anything.

But if you can catch it alive, you can use it to condemn the Northern Yin Dynasty. Even if it is operated well, it can also use this to accuse the Northern Yin Dynasty of destroying the peace, bring the other party to the negotiating table again, and ask for some compensation.

Lin Cong wrote it down, and was about to withdraw, when the ghost mother said again: "You immediately send two trustworthy disciples to secretly go to the southern region and find a human soul named Qin Qiming, who is the local county town god." Go and secretly bring him to the capital, and wait for the summons of the lord. ”。

The ghost mother will never give Lu Wu or Changqin a faction, contact this ghost first, so that there is a chance to win over the other party.

Lin Cong and the Xuanjiao he was in charge of were both neutral factions, and finally Xiao Shizhu and the ghost mother's faction, this kind of errand was handed over to Lin Cong to do, which was just right.

And Lin Cong didn't ask too much, and after keeping this matter in mind, he said goodbye to the ghost mother, left the main building, left the Juexiang Garden, and strode towards the outer courtyard......

The southern part of Xuanyan Continent is still very dry, and the air in most places is full of dry heat.

As for the vicinity of Luofu Mountain, which is surrounded by endless trees covered in enduring flames, it is even hotter. The heat wave is rolling, surrounded by hot winds, and it is flying and turning around the mountains.

However, dozens of clear springs in the mountains, and the cold ice and jasper excavated under the 10,000-year-old glaciers in the three continents of the north have subsided a lot of heat. Although the mountains are still hotter than other regions, it is also the heat that the demons can bear.

However, on the top of the mountain, the air is perennially red, like a flame flying in the air. Day and night, the sky is as red as fire.

For this strange scene, Wu Xiaoshen, who has only come here today, has long been accustomed to it.

That year, he also fought again and led his troops to attack Du Ziren's army.

At that time, Wu Xiaoshen was only a junior general with a low official position. Now, he is already the youngest high-ranking general in the Nine Shadows Kingdom.

Commanding the forbidden army, garrisoning Gyeonggi, Xiao Shizhu and the ghost mother were relieved to hand over their safety to Wu Xiaoshen. What a glory it was, what a spirit.

To have such an achievement, in addition to the merits of his father Wu Zhiqi, Wu Xiaoshen's own efforts and abilities are also inseparable.

In recent years, the small-scale rebellion in the country of Nine Shadows, the extermination of bandits, and the attack of Wu Xiaogray's troops.

This made Wu Xiaoshen rise all the way.

At the same time, he does not form parties or gangs. He is also respectful to Lu Wu and the national teacher, to Changqin and other predecessors, and the personnel in the DPRK and China are also good.

Xiao Shizhu also appreciates Wu Xiaoshen very much.

This made Wu Xiaoshen rise all the way and become a very popular minister at a young age.

Wu Xiaoshen placed the sergeants he brought in the pass barracks outside the city, and he took a few guards through the endless woods and went up the mountain.

He came here to be ordered to quell the rebellion, but for many specific situations, Wu Xiaoshen still had to ask the local military generals.

The military government yamen in the southern region is in Luofu City on Luofu Mountain.

Along the stone steps in the mountain, up to the top of the mountain, Wu Xiaoshen saw the ghost captive and Shi Ben, who were already standing in front of the gate of the military yamen, waiting for Wu Xiaoshen's arrival.

The news that he was going to be here was secretly reported to the ghost captives and Shi Ben a day ago. The two generals will also assist Wu Xiaoshen in the next operation.

"Uncle Ghost, Uncle Shiben, Wu Xiaoshen has seen two generals. Walking to the gate of the military mansion, Wu Xiaoshen stood still and saluted the two generals respectively.

The gate of the military palace is also cast with cold jade, carved doorposts, and it is cool to stand inside and outside the gate. The heat from the long-lasting flames below the mountain could not disturb the place.

And I haven't seen him for more than half a year, and the ghost captives see that this Wu Xiaoshen is a little taller and stronger than before. Looking at Xiao Gray's sturdy body and the pale green long hair swaying in the wind, the ghost captives seemed to have seen Wu Zhiqi in the past.

I can't help but secretly lament, Wu Xiaoshen has grown up, even if the ghost clan has a long lifespan, but the ghost captives also feel that they are old.

"Ash is here. The ghost captives welcomed with a smile, and Shi Ben smiled, turned sideways to meet Wu Xiaoshen, and went to the yamen behind the door.

The three ghosts exchanged pleasantries and walked towards the yamen of the military palace.

When he came to the main hall, Wu Xiaoshen sat down, looked around, and asked, "Why didn't you see Uncle Qinyuan?

"Qin Yuan was transferred, and now he is the commander of Sanxing Island. The ghost captives briefly explained the reason, and then called the guards and asked them to make tea.

This lobby was originally Du Ziren's meeting hall, and the floor tiles were paved with cold jade. Now it has been rebuilt into the lobby of the military yamen, and the layout and some materials have not been changed, so the perennial breeze in the hall dispels the heat in the air and makes the ghosts feel cool and comfortable.

Shi Ben, who had already sat down, looked at Wu Xiaoshen curiously with a pair of stone eyes, and asked with concern: "Xiao Ash, I heard that you are about to get married, right?"

At this time, not long ago, when the ghost captives went back to Yuque City to visit their daughter and son-in-law Changqin, they heard about it, and when they came back, they told Shi Ben when they chatted with Shi Ben.

"Yes, my mother introduced me to a girl. Wu Xiaoshen scratched his head embarrassedly and said: "I think it's still compatible, my mother urges us to get married every day, but the matchmaker said that the day has not come yet, and we have to wait for a while." ”。

The girl he said was not a human soul, but the demon soul of a female monkey.

The ghost captives also sat down beside Shi Ben, laughed, and said, "Then when the time comes, remember to invite us to drink the wedding wine." ”。

"Definitely, definitely. Wu Xiaoshen responded with a mouthful and said, "It is also my honor for my uncles and uncles to be here at that time." ”。

Compared to his father Wu Zhiqi's irritable and eccentric temper, Wu Xiaoshen is much more modest.

The guards went and returned, and after serving tea to a few of the generals in the hall, they withdrew.

Wu Xiaoshen picked up the tea, because he was a junior, he was not in a hurry to taste the tea, but slowly scraped the tea powder with the quilt cover, and waited until the ghost and Shi Ben took a sip, Wu Xiaoshen slowly took a sip of the fragrant tea in the cup.

"Two generals, this time I came to the mountains to suppress the thieves. I already know the general idea of the matter. There are just a few things that I hope the two generals will cooperate more. Wu Xiaoshen, who had just taken a sip of tea, held the teacup, and said slowly after seeing the ghost and Shi Ben slightly bowing their heads: "First of all, I and the soldiers I brought can only be said to be border troops. ”。

The border army of the Nine Shadows Country is the general name of all the troops stationed on the border line, and it is also good at field warfare and is also famous all over the world. Compared with the defenders outside the border, the border army is better at attacking, and has always fought with the idea that offense is the best defense.

Wu Xiaoshen's move was to prevent himself and his sergeants from being exposed.

They are the trump cards of the Nine Shadows Kingdom, and if they are trump cards, they have to be hidden.

"Of course, ** and Chunyun have already greeted us. The ghost captives nodded and said, "Don't worry, little gray. ”。

"Okay. Wu Xiaoshen replied and continued: "Second, I need a few very reliable guides, since I am going to enter the mountains and forests to fight, guides who are familiar with the mountains can allow our soldiers to come and go freely in the mountains and forests. ”。

Although Wu Xiaoshen and his soldiers are also good at field battles and various terrain battles, the terrain in the southern mountains of Xuanyan Continent is complex, and having a guide can do half the work with half the effort.

But the ghost captives had already made arrangements, and immediately said: "Don't worry, little gray, we are not young, but we are also calmer than you, I have already prepared these things for you, and I have prepared a few fungus people who are good at gathering intelligence." ”。