"Zhao Xiao! You're too lowly! Then Liang Shuo bought you with a box of pills?! ”

In the Tiegong Ancestral Hall, everyone in the Huaiying Pavilion gathered, and a box of jade pills was placed on the table, and Luo Xixian scolded Zhao Huang: "You just want to climb up to the Chongxuan Pavilion? Can't wait to be their lackey? ”

"I didn't."

In the face of Luo Xixian's scolding and everyone's suspicious eyes, Zhao Xiao could barely raise his head, and said with a gloomy face: "Chongxuan Pavilion is used to being domineering, if you don't let out of the Iron Gong Ancestral Hall, he doesn't mind crushing us to death at all." ”

Luo Xixian scolded: "Extremely stupid! He is intimidating, but you are soft-boned, and he retreats unreservedly! Do you think he really needs the Iron Shrine? He just wants us to bow our heads in the Huaiying Pavilion! ”

"If you are not as strong as a person, can you not bow your head?" Zhao Xiao asked.

Luo Xixian glared and nodded slightly: "Zhao Xiao, I used to think that you were just a little more slippery, and you still have a little wit, but I didn't expect to be such a complete soft egg!" ”

Zhao Xiao felt that there was a depression in his chest that was difficult to dissolve, and his face was ugly: "I just want to protect you, just us, not the opponent of Chongxuan Pavilion." ”

"The more scared and retreating you are, the more he will succeed in Chongxuanguan!" Luo Xixian scolded sharply: "Liang Shuo just saw that you were a soft bone, so he dared to blackmail rampantly!" I don't believe he really dares to press it without fear! ”

Zhao Xiao looked directly at Luo Xixian: "The children of the Liang family have always looked at no one, and Liang Shuo even despises the lives of others, you should know this better than me." I can't gamble people's lives on his 'fears'! ”

Luo Xixian held the sword in his hand: "This is what makes him jealous!" It's not your mouth! ”

Zhao Huang was angry: "The teacher is not here at the moment, even if you insist, you must have enough strength!" What kind of hero are you chopping a Leung Zhongwei to death?! ”

Luo Xixian immediately drew his sword and pointed it at Zhao Xiao, and the sword qi shaved off a few strands of his hair: "You see if my sword is sharp?!" ”

This immediately caused panic among the people in Huaiying Pavilion, and a few people hurriedly dragged Luo Xixian, Shi Huoguang rushed up to protect Zhao Xiao, Xin Shunying frowned beside him, and shook his head silently.

"Two, two!" Wang Juncheng followed Zhao Huang to the Tiegong Ancestral Hall, and seeing that the situation was not right, he hurriedly came forward to ease the atmosphere: "Young Master Luo, please calm your anger, it is because the lower officials are not doing their jobs well, and they have not arranged the residence of the Huaiying Pavilion. I have just received the news that there is a Yajing courtyard in the east of the city, which is suitable for all of you to cultivate, why not follow the officials to take a look? ”

"Is this a matter of whether there is a place to live?" Luo Xixian retorted loudly, waving the long sword in his hand, and others did not dare to approach: "Chongxuan Pavilion can force us to leave the Tiegong Temple today, and tomorrow we can go one step further and force us to leave Xingluo County, so as to monopolize the work of suppressing bandits!" If we are a little weak and incompetent today, they will only become more arrogant! It's not a bargain in business, it's life or death! ”

"I'll just ask one thing." Zhao Xiao looked around at the people in the Huaiying Pavilion present: "If the Chongxuan Pavilion really wants to sacrifice the clouds and suppress it, can we resist it?" ”

As soon as these words came out, a few people shook their heads slightly, and were swept away by Luo Xixian's angry eyes, and hurriedly lowered their heads to be silent.

"What's the use of you scaring them?" Zhao Xiao said: "Now we don't need to fight to the end with Chongxuan Pavilion. It's not a shame to retreat in the face of difficulties and act when the opportunity arises. ”

Luo Xixian shook his head and gritted his teeth: "I'm not like you, I can give up my dignity so easily." ”

Zhao Xiao's face was straight: "If you really want to take more advantage of the suppression of bandits, and your prestige and prestige should pass over the Chongxuan Pavilion, then you might as well pass on the letter to Lingzun and ask him to announce the matter of the 30,000 army with 20,000 empty salaries to the court, and then raise food and salary, and send the 20,000 soldiers and horses to Xingluo County to focus on suppressing bandits and eliminating demons." It also saves us from fighting over such boring trivial matters. Even if you keep the Iron Ancestral Hall, how much face can you win? ”

"I don't need to!" Luo Xixian snorted coldly.

Zhao Xiao really didn't have the strength to argue with Luo Xixian anymore, obviously he came to Xingluo County this time to suppress bandits and eliminate demons, why would he get involved in such a senseless dispute that wasted energy? Do you want to draw a sword against your friend?

"I'm done with my words, I don't want this box of Jade Rui Dan, whoever wants to leave the Iron Gong Temple, then pack up as soon as possible." Zhao Xiao turned his head to Wang Juncheng and said, "Lord Wang, I'm tired of sending someone to show me the way." ”

"It's good that the lower official will lead the way himself." Wang Juncheng sighed in his heart, obviously Zhao Xiao and Luo Xixian are rare young talents, but now they are making such a scene.

Among the more than 20 people in the Huaiying Pavilion, Shi Huoguang must have obeyed Zhao Yanyan, he immediately turned around to pack his things, and at the same time, there were several talismans who were not very good at fighting, and it didn't take long for even the heavy objects such as the Dan Furnace and Ding Wok to be loaded into the carriage and leave the Iron Gong Temple.

"Young Master Luo, I warned you at the beginning." Xin Shunying came to Luo Xixian's side and watched the carriage slowly move away in the snowy night, leaving two lines of ruts: "Chongxuanguan's move is to separate you from Senior Brother Zhao, although you have resentment in your heart, what Senior Brother Zhao said is not unreasonable." ”

"Are you on his side?" Luo Xixian was incredulous.

Xin Shunying sighed softly: "What Senior Brother Zhao said is straight to the point, what Luo Gongzi wants to fight with Chongxuan Pavilion is the merit of suppressing bandits, or is it a mansion in this area?" ”

Luo Xixian didn't reply with a gloomy face, and Xin Shunying continued: "Didn't Luo Gongzi think about why Zhang Shouzuo wanted you to become the official envoy of the Huaiying Pavilion? Is it because of your swordsmanship? With all due respect, Luo Gongzi's swordsmanship cultivation is not enough to be able to quell the bandits alone.

Luo Gongzi may have his own plans, but after all, he is still under the protection of Ling Zunyi. If Luo Gongzi can spend a little pen and ink, please Ling Zun draw on the court and urge 20,000 soldiers and horses to come to the aid of Xingluo County, which is the first major achievement of suppressing bandits. No matter how clever Senior Brother Zhao is in this matter, he can't do it for you, this is the way he came up with for you. ”

At this time, most of the anger in Luo Xixian's chest was gone, and he opened his mouth to speak, but he was unwilling to retreat due to the situation.

"During these days, Master Luo should not meet with Senior Brother Zhao." Xin Shunying said: "The two of you should indeed reflect on each other, and it is not appropriate for Luo Gongzi to clash with Chongxuan Pavilion again before the imperial court has dispatched soldiers and horses." If there are really 20,000 soldiers and horses galloping to the aid of Xingluo County, this can develop a general trend and be qualified to be on an equal footing with Chongxuan Pavilion. ”

Luo Xixian's father, as the Great Sima, although he has no actual military power, is one of the three princes of the imperial court after all, and he can meet the lord of the country and state military affairs at any time. If the 20,000 soldiers and horses eat empty salaries, if they can be made public, those powerful people in the family who are up and down will not be safe and sound, and maybe they can take the opportunity to make a big fuss.

Thinking of this, Luo Xixian felt that he was a little confused in the past, why didn't he seize such a good opportunity as soon as possible? He wanted to lead 500 soldiers and horses to the field to fight with the thieves, but he really fell into the inferiority.

"Senior Brother Zhao is indeed smart, but this is also unpleasant." Xin Shunying's smile was subtle: "I don't want to think about others, and I show off everywhere." The solution is a good way, just say it in private, but it will hurt people's face and make it difficult to get along. ”

……

followed Wang Juncheng to a mansion in the east of the city, where servants were hurriedly sweeping.

"This is it, although it is not as spacious as the Iron Gong Temple, but it is better to be secluded." Wang Juncheng rubbed his hands with hot air, and when he turned around, he saw Zhao Xiao's head covered with snowflakes, standing in the courtyard in a daze.

"Zhao Fu?" Wang Juncheng opened his mouth to remind.

"Huh?" Zhao Xiao replied absentmindedly: "Thank you for your hard work. ”

Wang Juncheng folded his sleeves and sighed: "The deputy is not easy to do, the more capable he is, the more he is hated." ”

Zhao Xiao was slightly stunned, and then said: "Lord Wang is right, in the face of power, many years of friendship are not worth mentioning at all, I was too naïve in the past. ”

Wang Juncheng shook his head and said, "I hope that Zhao Fuyi can keep this innocent heart." I don't want you to get too involved in these flies in the officialdom. ”

Zhao Xiao said: "I thought Lord Wang was used to it. ”

Wang Juncheng seemed to be recalling: "When I was your age, I was almost as dedicated to practice, even if I couldn't kill the enemy on the battlefield, I hoped to suppress the atmosphere, revitalize discipline, and save the people from fire and water." It's a pity, for decades, it can be said that nothing has been accomplished, and even I myself have a vegetarian meal. ”

Zhao Xiao was silent, and Wang Juncheng patted him on the shoulder: "I may not be able to do anything at other times, at least you and I are working together in Xingluo County, don't worry about this." ”

"Thank you." Zhao Xiao bowed deeply. In fact, he didn't think that Wang Juncheng was the corpse vegetarian in his mouth at all, and since these days, Wang Juncheng has left the impression on Zhao Xiao that he is shrewd and hardworking.

At the moment when the former county guard was assassinated and the bandits in Xingluo County were rampant, there was no waste of government affairs, from the use of money and food, the relocation of the people, to the repair of city defenses and construction materials, all of which had to be asked, and even the residences of each pavilion were personally arranged, Wang Juncheng could not be said to have done his best.

To be honest, if the original county guard was this Lord Wang, Xingluo County might not have been full of bandits from the beginning. Even if the people of Chiyundu want to stir up trouble, they can't make a big storm.

After Wang Juncheng said goodbye, another group of Huaiying Pavilion monks came to the small courtyard in the east of the city, and Xin Shunying was also among them.

"Luo Gongzi said that he plans to stay under General Wei's account and listen to it." Xin Shunying explained: "Seven pavilion students left with him, and the group of swordsmen and guards he recruited also went to the barracks. ”

"I see." This situation was also expected by Zhao Xiao: "Won't Senior Sister Xin go over together?" General Wei should need you to look forward to predicting the enemy's situation. ”

Xin Shunying pointed to herself and said, "I, a weak woman, you let me live in the barracks?" ”

"It's me who owes it to consideration."

Xin Shunying narrowed her eyes: "Senior Brother Zhao is not inconsiderate, he is complaining about me, right?" Do you think I said bad things about you to Luo Gongzi in private? ”

Zhao Xiao's smile was a little cold: "Senior Sister Xin, did you see something from Luo Xixian?" Think he's a strange commodity and has a great future? And I can't figure it out or is it a stumbling block for him, hindering his future career? ”

"Senior Brother Zhao's eyes are as sharp as an eagle, but his tongue is sharper than his eyes, which is extremely stinging." Xin Shunying strolled down the corridor: "Yes, I took a fancy to Mr. Luo." But Senior Brother Zhao should not be arrogant, you are not a stumbling block, but a mountain in front of him. ”

"Senior Sister Xin is really good at laughing." Zhao Xiao couldn't laugh.

"I'm not joking." Xin Shunying glanced at Zhao Xiao: "Senior Brother Zhao used to be in the hall, there was such a bright moon as Zhang Shouza, some things are not clear, plus the fixed opinion of the Fu Officer, you don't know how good you are."

Luo Gongzi was born in Jiangmen, and he worked hard since he was a child, and later entered the Huaiying Pavilion to practice qi and sword, and he is also a leader among the younger generation. He has fellowship with you, in addition to the righteousness of a friend, but in fact, he hides a bit of condescending intentions. ”

"." Zhao Xiao retorted casually: "Although I don't want to say this, but you women care about friends like this on weekdays?" ”

Xin Shunying's smile couldn't find the slightest problem: "Senior Brother Zhao, have you forgotten, no matter what Master Luo says, he is also the son of the great Sima of the dynasty." I used to see clearly in the hall that among the two of you, it has always been Luo Gongzi who is in the limelight. Even the spells and magic objects you worked so hard to make were used by him to please women. If you are a narrow-minded person, you would have cut off relations a long time ago. ”

"When you get along with friends, you don't have to fight hard." Zhao Xiao said.

"I'm used to seeing the magic weapon of wealth, of course I don't have to worry about this." Xin Shunying broke the key: "But the reputation of the position is different." Since Senior Brother Zhao came to Xingluo County, he has behaved everywhere, especially in the battle of Sanniukeng, Luo Gongzi was trapped in ambush, but you still led troops to rescue, and destroyed the arrogance hidden in his heart, how can you not be jealous of you? ”

Zhao Xiao didn't know what to say, Xin Shunying either looked at people very accurately, or she was just making things up. He replied casually, and then returned to the room and fell silent.

"The little girl has some eyesight." Ling Xiao appeared and smiled indifferently: "In the final analysis, Luo Xixian is nothing more than a layman's temperament. You should now understand why immortal cultivators don't interact with the laity. ”

"But I'm also a layman." Zhao Xiao scratched his head vigorously for a while: "Forget it, don't care about this." When you met Liang Shuo just now, the maid next to him, did you notice anything unusual? ”

"She hid it well, and she didn't show any demonic aura." Ling Xiao raised his finger and tapped between Zhao Xiao's eyebrows: "But "Divine Tiger Hidden Text" also has the magic of chasing pictures, and the spirits and demons who are injured by this method can release the true form of the Divine Tiger to track. And since the true talisman seal has sensed, it means that this maid is the fox demon who offended the altar that day. ”

"It's really sent by Liang Shuo!" Zhao Xiao was a little relieved: "Looking at the pomp and posture, majesty and demeanor, it turned out to be such a character who specializes in yin damage tricks." The Fa Gong Immortal will actually support this kind of person? Didn't his ancestors care about the immortals? ”

Ling Xiao flicked his sleeves and turned around: "If you are sincere, dignified and upright, the immortal will be like an arm, and the majestic power of moving mountains can also compete on the horns of the snail, where will it affect many innocents?" ”

Zhao Xiao vaguely understood something: "The more thoughts there are, the more complicated they are, the more difficult it is for the immortals to summon." No wonder I want that Laoshizi Nine Heavens Cloud Platform, and I also want the enchantment of the Iron Gong Temple to maintain the magic weapon. ”

"The way of the world is really getting weaker and weaker." Ling Xiao said: "Not to mention that the pure qi is weak, the cultivators and immortals are all so unright. ”

"Then please ask the Spirit Flute Immortal to endure for a while longer." Zhao Xiao had no choice but to spread his hands.