"Master Fang has been idle for a long time, but he has not reduced the blood and courage on the battlefield." Zhao Xiao looked to the northwest and asked: "It's just that you have ever thought about it, now that the situation of Xingluo County, it is not easy for Chiyun to make waves again, they are trapped in a few counties, and most of them are bitter cold places with high mountains and deep valleys. Do you really think they can make Huaxu change the dynasty? ”

Master Fang didn't answer, and Zhao Xiao continued: "You have personally experienced the Great War of the Five Kingdoms, and you must have seen the city and countryside after being ravaged by the thief army. In the future, the sword soldiers will rise again, this kind of scene will be all over Huaxu Kingdom, and there will be millions of corpses all over the place, and there will be no need to wait for Chiyun to change the dynasty, guess what the Xiong Kingdom and the Jiuli Congress will do? Obediently abide by the Shouyang Soldier Covenant? ”

"What does Zhao Fuyi want to say?" Old Man Fang's face was slightly gloomy: "Do you want me to betray Chiyundu?" ”

"Nope." Zhao Xiao raised his eyes and said, "You don't have to do anything." Now that you can't activate the Iron Gong Temple Enchantment, no matter what you and Chiyun had planned before, it's useless now. As for transmitting news with the help of the Gangfeng Post Banner, how much military intelligence can you find out as a rich man? Guess why General Wei left Shiozawa City with his troops? We had already guessed that there was an internal response in the city, but we didn't expect it to be you. ”

"I see." Old Man Fang laughed and said, "Zhao Furen has come to the door to ask for benefits?" Could it be that the operating income of those mines should all belong to Zhao Fu? ”

Zhao Xiao still shook his head: "You just need to wait and see how things develop." In the eyes of Chiyundu, you are the internal response to the enemy camp; In the eyes of the government, you are a good gentleman who sacrifices money and food to help suppress bandits. In the future, no matter which side wins, you will be sure to make a profit. ”

When Master Fang heard this, his mouth opened slightly, he forgot to close it for a while, and thought for a moment before saying, "Zhao Fu is really calculating, I didn't see that you actually have this kind of thought." But why should I believe that you won't denounce me in the blink of an eye? ”

"It's my sincerity to come alone." Zhao Xiao said: "If I really want to deal with you, I don't have to go back and report it again, just take the official to kill me." ”

"In that case, why didn't Zhao Fu remove the spell?" Old Man Fang raised his hand and pointed at the true form of the Divine Tiger: "This kind of battle, the old man doesn't think that Zhao Fuyi can be honest with each other. What's more, Zhao Fuzhi came to visit the door, but whenever there was the slightest injury, the old man was still speechless. ”

As soon as Zhao Huang turned his pen, the true form of the Divine Tiger opened his mouth and retreated, the old servant immediately turned over and got up, and the earth and shackles under Master Fang's feet slowly dissolved.

"How? Can you talk well now? Zhao Xiao asked.

Master Fang shook his feet and said to the old servant beside him, "You are guarding outside, don't let others approach." ”

"Captain, he'......"

As soon as the old servant spoke, he was stopped by Master Fang: "I have my own opinions. ”

Waiting for the old servant to leave, Zhao Huang praised and said: "It's really rare to be such a loyal and brave warrior, but he assassinated the former county guard?" ”

Master Fang didn't hide it: "It's him, but Zhao Furen can't expect to receive a reward from him." ”

Zhao Xiao sat down and said, "The former county guard is the culprit who caused the bandits in Xingluo County, and he deserves to die." ”

Old Man Fang smiled strangely: "Should the old man praise Zhao Fu for being open-minded and knowledgeable, or is he rebellious?" The old man even had to suspect that Zhao Fuyi was the internal response of Chiyundu. ”

"I don't have any grand vision, and what Chiyundu wants is not to rely on them to do what he wants to do in addition to harsh government and benefit the people." Zhao Xiao said with a straight face.

There are still some things that Zhao Xiao hid in his heart and didn't say, that is, he also felt that the people who caused the chaos in Huaxu Kingdom today were precisely the powerful people of the family led by Chongxuanguan. They are greedy for more, they are worshiped by all the people, they are poor and luxurious, they have no mercy, they don't even like trouble, they don't even work for such things as the elimination of demons, and they refuse to work their limbs.

Master Fang said with a smile: "Zhao Fuyi is a talent, didn't he think of finding another way out?" If he wants, the old man can introduce him to Chiyundu on his behalf. ”

"No, you don't." Zhao Xiao simply refused and said, "Chiyun Capital may not be a good place to go. And how things are done, after all, depends on the people, not on the famous faction. Otherwise, the party will be left to fight against differences, and not to distinguish between right and wrong. ”

Master Fang paced in the backyard, pondering for a long time. He knew very well that he was not one of those hot-blooded monks in the Red Cloud Capital, and the Tianlu Army was dismantled and split, and he endured it, but in the face of the previous county guard, who was often to blame, and was repeatedly exploited and bribed, he really couldn't bear it. It just so happened that Yang Liujun found him, and after several plans, he became the internal response of Chiyundu, and delivered news at any time.

Master Fang didn't think about it, if Chiyun had a great cause, would he be able to be counted as a meritorious hero from the dragon? However, judging from his military experience, Chiyundu has too few local manpower in Xingluo County, and the thieves under his command are all temporarily gathered, and they really want to fight each other, and they are categorically defeated by the imperial court officials.

The reason why he did not escape from Yanze City, in addition to having a trace of luck, was also because Master Fang saw that under the rule of Wang Juncheng, the people's livelihood and governance of Xingluo County were showing signs of improvement. Zhao Huang just said to wait and watch the situation, Master Fang did not think about it.

What's more, in order to protect oneself at the moment, there is nothing wrong with even showing sincerity.

"Zhao Fu is really a good means, the old man is convinced." Master Fang praised: "According to what you said, the old man will no longer interfere. ”

Zhao Xiao spread out his hand: "Then trouble Master Fang handed over the Gangfeng Post Flag to show his intentions." ”

Old Man Fang turned around and entered the house, and after a while, he took out a Xuanhei Order Flag, handed it to Zhao Huang and said, "With this alone, Zhao Fu doesn't have to worry about it. ”

Confirming that it was the Gangfeng Post Banner that was correct, Zhao Xiao put it away, got up and arched his hand, and said with a serious face: "If I offend Master Fang today, if there is nothing to do in the future, I will not take the initiative to come to the door." ”

"Zhao Fuyi doesn't have to mind." Master Fang was even more frank: "In the future, when the war in Xingluo County ends, I also hope that you will come to the cold house." ”

"Okay."

……

Zhao Xiao returned to the small courtyard in the east of the city, looked at the Gangfeng Post Banner, and Lingxiao said, "It seems that you are still soft-hearted." ”

"Soft-hearted? Probably. Zhao Xiao recalled: "I think of the Wang Miao in Chengyang County, he and Master Fang are also from the Tianlu Army, and they have served the country for many years, but in the end they were forced to go the other way. I still don't want to be a killer unless I have to. ”

"You can inform Wang Juncheng or General Wei of the news, and hundreds of soldiers will rush up, and the fierce generals on the battlefield will not be able to resist it." Ling Xiao said.

Zhao Xiao looked at Gangfeng Yiqi: "Master Fang is still slightly different from Wang Miaoshou, his family has a big business, I can see that he is unwilling to completely cut off the back road." If such a person can be won over, it will be beneficial and harmless. What's more, the suppression of bandits cannot only rely on killing, the thieves are all killed, and the common people are afraid that there will be only a few left. ”

Lingxiao said, "I don't think you are completely opposed to what Chiyundu has done. ”

Zhao Xiao replied: "Yes, I admit that Yang Liujun has great ambitions and firm Taoist hearts, and I myself hope that the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and there will be few killings in the world." But what I persuaded Master Fang was not fabricated at will.

Assuming that Chiyundu really divides one side, or even marches step by step in reverse, can Huaxu really change the dynasty? No, by no means, other countries will not let go of this great opportunity. I don't want the war to resume, and in the end it will be the people who will suffer. ”

"If you ask Yang Liujun this, I'm afraid the other party won't answer like this." Ling Xiao said.

"I don't have the pride of him." Zhao Xiao sighed: "No wonder Luo Xixian scolded me for being soft. ”

"Everyone has his own ambitions." Lingxiao reminded: "But I also advise you not to expect things to get better on their own. ”

Zhao Huang said: "Of course, the top priority at the moment is to put an end to the bandits. I hope that Yang Liujun and they can retreat in the face of difficulties, otherwise they can only fight on the battlefield. ”

……

Half a month later, a news came from Dongshengdu that Liang Tao, the first seat of Chongxuan Pavilion, was on the imperial court, and there were gods in Yanze City who appeared in public and lowered the divine light to protect the city.

This matter shows that the lord of Huaxu is in the heart of heaven and the will of the people, and it is also the evidence of the Chongxuan Pavilion's ability to suppress bandits and eliminate demons.

When the holy decree of the Chenghuang Temple came to Yanze City, the Chongxuan Pavilion presided over the ceremony of welcoming the gods, and the Zhenzhen Hall also participated in it, chanting and chanting mantras around the city, and hundreds of people went to watch in person, hoping to see the true face of the gods.

And Liang Shuo himself fasted for three days, and he personally went to the altar to read the holy decree. As the holy decree burned on the table, a moment later, the sky above the Iron Shrine was full of light, and a mighty god wearing armor and a sword could be seen standing in the clouds.

Seeing that the god waved his big hand, a soft drizzle fell inside and outside Shiozawa Castle, watering the rice with seven colors. The ordinary people who watched from the periphery of the shrine were also nourished, and the sick and weak felt the warmth of the corpses and the disease subsided, and they bowed their heads one after another, full of sincerity.

Standing in the clouds, he could clearly feel the convergence of faith, which made his true form stronger, and with it, the prayers and visions of the hearts of the people.

And Liang Shuo, who was on the high altar, was in a complicated mood, after he told his grandfather about Hengbi's condition, he was severely reprimanded. As a result, Hengbi not only did not re-enlist the Fa Gong Immortal Book, but also obtained the imperial court's decree to officially replace Tie Gong and become the god of worship in Xingluo County.

"Grandfather, why do you want to make Hengbi a land?" Liang Shuo was puzzled and asked: "Could it be that Hengbi annoyed Zhenjun and forbade him to return to the Qingya Immortal Realm?" ”

"Zhenjun has his own intentions, so you don't have to speculate!" Liang Tao's face was not good: "It's you, now the bandits are about to be decided, if you don't behave again, how can I show my performance to the lord of the country?" Don't think that the other halls are mediocre, they are always waiting to see us make jokes! ”

Liang Shuo couldn't bear it, and hurriedly said: "Now that Sun Er has no Hengbi Immortal General to support him, how can he fight against such outlaws?" ”

"Did I have less spells and magic weapons for you?!" Liang Tao was furious: "This time Xingluo County suppressed bandits, it was originally an opportunity for me to arrange exercises for you!" Wouldn't it be impossible to do things without immortal generals? ”

Liang Shuo didn't dare to refute, Liang Tao vented his anger and continued: "I have discussed it privately with Heng Bi, although he is now removed from the Fa Gong, but for the sake of his fate with my Yongjia Liang family, he left three summoning talismans. If necessary, you can use this command to ask him to show up. ”

"Is there only three?" Liang Shuo was unwilling.

"Humph! If you cultivate high enough and receive God with God, why would you let Hengbi be taken away by the demon? Liang Tao said: "And I advise you to pray more when you activate the talisman, this kind of immortal general has the most stubborn temperament, and it is difficult to drive away the slightest disagreement." ”

"Grandson understood."

……

Liang Shuo was worried on the altar, and Zhao Xiao laughed in the distance.

Looking at the Iron Gong Ancestral Hall, which was shrouded in rui qi and raised by the glow of the sun, it should now be called the City God Temple, Zhao Huang held the true talisman in his hand and knocked it secretly, and the breeze in his ears swirled, and he heard the voice of Hengbi coming from afar:

"Zhao Xiaoyou, sit down today to be sacrificed, thanks to your planning!"

"The gods on the wall don't have to be like this, Xiao Zhao just follows the trend. There is the shadow of the iron prince in front of him, and there is a god who peeps through the enchantment ban, so that things can be done well. Zhao Xiao covered his mouth and said in a low voice: "With the strength of Xiao Zhao alone, it is difficult to achieve. ”

Heng Biyan said: "That Liang Tao, the first seat of the Chongxuan Pavilion, was also summoned several times before, fortunately, he is not the true monarch of Qingya after all, even if he is in charge of the cave sky, his cultivation is still one line behind, and he does not have the ability of the true monarch to write the golden jade book, so he can't impeach and summon the hundred gods." If it weren't for the fear that he would chase after him, this seat would not have bothered to give him three summoning talismans. ”

Impeaching and summoning ghosts and gods is a wonderful method of immortals, and mortal monks like Zhao Huang sense the true form and charm of ghosts and gods, spend time translating and copying the talisman seals, and carefully figure out what ghosts and gods like. Even if you can summon the ghosts and gods, you still have to worry about whether the other party has malicious intentions, let alone expel them.

"Summoning Talisman?" Zhao Xiao asked.

Hengbi laughed: "It's nothing more than to save some face for his Liang family, this summoning talisman was given to Liang Shuo, so that he could use it to save his life at a critical moment!" ”

"That's right." Zhao Xiao was thinking about it.

"Zhao Xiaoyou, don't worry, if you have a summons, this seat will definitely hear the news!" Heng Bi said: "That Liang clan still wants to control the worship, but they don't even have a little bit of integrity, which is worse than those ordinary people outside the shrine!" ”

Zhao Xiao was silent, although he was also regarded as a monk, but the likes of the Shrine Sacrifice and the immortal cultivator who longed for immortality were indeed different, and their attitudes towards certain things were even more different.

Most of the monks of Chongxuanguan claim to be immortals, which is a continuation of the tradition of the Tianxia Dynasty, and they treat ghosts and gods, focusing on driving and summoning them, rather than worshipping and revering and sympathizing with people and gods like the shrine sacrifices.

Immortal Dao and Divine Dao, which is better and which is inferior, Zhao Xiao really can't figure it out, which is related to what he has learned and cultivated.

If you talk about the inheritance of family learning, the ancestor of the Zhao family is a celebrant of the Tianxia Dynasty, and he is a person in Shinto who worships the gods and spirits. Later, he cultivated his true qi under the door of Huaiying Pavilion, and there was a spirit flute to teach the immortal family's wonderful method, and Zhao Xiao couldn't tell which side he was.

"The gods on the wall don't have to stick to the Liang family." Zhao Xiao said: "At the beginning, Xiao Zhao saw a shrine dedicated to Tie Gong in the mountain mine, which was built by miners and had a crude shape, but it concealed the integrity of Tie Gong. If the gods on the Hengbi are looking for sacrifices, it is better to look at the entire Xingluo County and choose pragmatic and thrifty people among the earthly people. ”