Hearing Tu Dun's words, Zhang Liwei immediately understood that his dealings with Second Brother Yu were all known to Zhao Huang.

As a person who has seen Zhao Huang open the altar and summon ghosts and gods, Zhang Liwei knows very well that Zhao Xiao's magic skills are clever, and the act of the two meeting in private is very likely to have been exposed, and there is no way to hide it.

"Zhao Changshi said these words, I don't know what the purpose is?" Lieutenant Zhang cautiously asked, he had accepted the recruitment before, and he had indeed been instructed by the second brother Yu to lurk in Pujia Pass, and it was best to get close to Zhao Huang and listen to the news nearby.

"You don't have to be in a hurry to test me, just talk about the prisoners." Although Zhao Xiao admired Chiyundu, he did not dare to ignore it. You have to be very careful about your secret dealings with Chiyundu, once you are discovered by outsiders, I am afraid that it will cause a big disaster.

It's better to say that even if Lieutenant Zhang is known as a spy of Chiyundu, Zhao Xiao has close contacts with him, and he will inevitably be suspicious. Now there are not a few people who want to impeach Zhao Xiao and bring him down.

"In my opinion, there are probably not many of the prisoners in Pujia Pass who are really from Chiyundu." Lieutenant Zhang replied: "It is better to say that the term "remnants of the chaotic party" is difficult to determine. ”

Zhao Xiao was a little curious, and his face was still not salty: "Why do you say this?" Could it be that someone is a common man during the day and a rebel at night? ”

Lieutenant Zhang plucked up the courage to look up at Zhao Huang directly: "Isn't that so?" If it weren't for the persecution of the government and the government, why would everyone have to make trouble? ”

Zhao Xiao listened to the other party's words, and smiled faintly: "This is not necessarily, there is not enough education, and there are not no people who are wanton and tyrannical." In remote places where the mountains are poor and the rivers are evil, it is also easy to have gangsters and bandits, and not all faults can be simply attributed to corrupt officials and corrupt officials. ”

Lieutenant Zhang explained: "It is very common for Chiyundu to gather the displaced people and stragglers, reclaim the ownerless wilderness and support themselves, and serve as soldiers for the people when they are busy and soldiers in wartime. Is it really as the court said, we are all a group of robbers who are looting? ”

"You Qiaozhang Village didn't move to Huaxu Country with Chiyundu, why did you join them?" Zhao Xiao asked instead.

Lieutenant Zhang was silent for a long time, shook his head and bowed his head, and said: "If Zhao Changshi had come to Qiaozhang Village five or six years earlier, and wiped out the rat demon for us, and a heavenly thunder split the shrine, I am afraid that I would not have joined Chiyundu."

I'm not a well-read person, but I can tell the difference between good and bad. With Chiyundu's help, Qiaozhang Village can live a life of food and clothing, even in the face of the government's collection in the countryside, we have learned how to deal with it from Chiyundu. ”

"The court regards you as a rebel, why do you risk being recruited?" Zhao Xiao asked: "Just like before letting the young people in the village flee into the mountains, you can use this method to prevaricate the government recruitment." ”

Lieutenant Zhang did not answer directly, but said: "Zhao Changshi, I can see that you are different from others, and you are really thinking about the people. You killed the rat demon in Xinglong County, and Chiyun also saw it. ”

"Oh? Listening to you, are you going to invite me to join Chiyundu? Zhao Xiao smiled slightly.

Lieutenant Zhang was stunned for a moment, and quickly replied, "Not really." ”

Seeing him like this, Zhao Xiao waved his hand lightly: "Okay, I know that you are just to find out the news for others, and let the person in charge behind you come to see me." ”

Zhang Liwei became cautious: "Zhao Changshi, if you really want to know about Chiyundu, I'm afraid you can't stay in Pujiaguan and wait for someone to come to the door." ”

"What? Worried that I will set up an ambush to assassinate you like the imperial court did back then? Zhao Xiao asked rhetorically.

"After going through those things back then, it shouldn't be surprising that Chiyun was on guard." Zhang Liwei arched his hand and said: "Please also ask Zhao Changshi for forgiveness." ”

"If I lead the troops out of Pujia Pass, firstly, you will not trust it, and secondly, it will be difficult for me to explain it to others." Zhao Xiao knocked on the table and said, "But what if this is a trap for your Chiyun Capital?" ”

Lieutenant Zhang didn't quibble, and said bluntly: "If Zhao Changshi doesn't trust us, there is no need to force it. It's just that Chiyun asked me to bring a message to Zhao Changshi, you are very respectful of your deeds on the bank of the Cangshui River. ”

Zhao Xiao stared at the other party for a long time, and finally said: "Later, I will find an excuse for you to lead the troops to leave Pujia Pass, you take my charm, and go to the connector of Chiyundu, I naturally know where you are going." When it gets dark, I'll go over. ”

Lieutenant Zhang hurriedly bowed down and replied: "Since Zhao Changshi has a way, it can't be better." ”

……

The next day, Zhao Huang went to the altar for a long time, found the group of prisoners who had escaped from the quarry mountain, so he ordered Lieutenant Zhang to take 800 soldiers to the swamp where the prisoners were hiding.

And Zhao Huang himself dealt with various military affairs during the day, and recuperated in the quiet room of the palace at night, let He Dangguan guard outside, leave a message to ignore official business tonight, do not see guests, and after leaving a doppelganger in the quiet room, he quietly left Pujia Pass.

Zhao Huang did not go straight to Lieutenant Zhang's location, but stopped for a moment in a few places outside Pujia Pass, watching for anyone to follow him.

Jing Shi, who was sent by Liang Tao to Jinding Division, is now also in Pujia Pass, although Zhao Xiao once saw through her spying on herself in the dark, but now the sky is dark, and it is difficult to say whether she is also hiding in the night.

If the news of his private meeting with Chi Yundu was discovered by Liang Tao, Zhao Huang really didn't know what kind of trouble it would cause, so he had to take more precautions.

Zhao Xiao put down the paper crane at the place where he was staying, and if someone followed him, he might approach the place to visit, so that he could sense it.

After trying a few times and confirming that no one was following, Zhao Xiao began to raise his body, and when he was far away from Pujia Pass, he immediately took off and flew into the air.

When he saw the fire of the camp from afar, Zhao Xiao knew that it was the soldiers and horses led by Lieutenant Zhang, and he did not appear in a hurry, but pressed his body shape, buckled the Lingwen Shentie Order, and knocked it lightly.

A moment later, the altar officials came one after another, and even the Yuan Wujiao appeared in the canal next to him.

"You go around and look around to see if there is any ambush and tracking, and if you detect the monk's breath, don't be disturbed, and report back quickly."

Zhao Huang gave an order, and all the officials and soldiers dispersed in all directions, like a cool breeze blowing on an autumn night.

After waiting for a while, a soldier reported: "Altar Master, there seems to be an extraordinary atmosphere in the woods in the northeast, and I dare not approach rashly." Lieutenant Zhang also wandered around, but did not find an ambush. ”

Zhao Huang understood, withdrew the soldiers, quietly and silently flew to the northeast woods, and pointed to the trick, the charm on Captain Zhang's body flew out of his arms on its own, and the milk swallow fell into Zhao Xiao's hands like returning to the nest.

"Zhao Changshi! Are you here? Lieutenant Zhang exclaimed.

Zhao Xiao nodded slightly, he looked at the root of the big tree on the side, and said, "Daoist friends of Chiyundu, you might as well show up." ”

"Marquis Zhenming has good eyesight." The soil floats between the roots of the big tree, and the figure of the second brother slowly emerges from it.

"Hiding in the ground?" Zhao Huang said: "Daoist friends are good at cultivating the earth, but they are not like the monks of Chiyundu, who are good at resisting fire and making smoke. ”

Second Brother Yu dusted off his chest: "Does Marquis Zhenming think that Chiyun can only resist fire and smoke?" ”

"Not really." Zhao Huang said: "I have seen a Chiyundu monk who is proficient in qi forbidden, his magic power is profound, his name is Yang Liujun, can you know Daoist friends?" ”

Second Brother Yu's face changed slightly, and then nodded slowly: "Naturally, I know, in terms of qualifications, I am similar to him, and in terms of cultivation, I am not as good as him." It's a pity. ”

"I haven't asked Daoist friends for their surname." Zhao Xiao gave up.

"You don't need a big name with a high surname, my surname is Yu, the second line in the family, there is no big name, and I don't bother to give myself any Taoist and elegant names." Second Brother Yu said.

"That's Yu Daoyou." Zhao Xiao didn't care: "It's just that I didn't expect that Yu Daoyou would actually take the risk of leaving Cangwuling and coming to the vicinity of Pujia Pass." There are also occasional detectives and sentinels in this area, and Yu Daoyou shows a little traces, I'm afraid it's not good. ”

Although it is late at night now, the moonlight is bright tonight, reflecting the confident demeanor of the second brother: "Those scouts are afraid that they don't have such keen eyesight, not to mention that Marquis Zhenming and I are meeting here, isn't it also a huge risk?" ”

"Now that the military situation is undecided, I have to take a risk." Zhao Xiao took his hand and said: "I know that you Chiyun have retreated from Cangwuling in the past few years, but you have your manpower in the towns and villages. I don't want to fight with Jiuli Kingdom, and I have to worry about the rear being attacked by your Chiyun Du. ”

"Is this how Marquis Zhenming views our Chiyun Capital?" Second Brother Yu asked rhetorically: "The ones who attacked Chiyun Capital and slaughtered civilians on a large scale back then were the officers and soldiers sent by your Huaxu Imperial Court!" ”

Zhao Xiao sighed slightly: "How can I manage the things of the past?" There is indeed something wrong with the imperial court, but now it is not as good as before, Jiuli is a hundred barbarian powers, does Chiyundu want to sit back and watch them raise swords and soldiers against the people of Huaxu Kingdom? ”

Second Brother Yu said: "Marquis Zhenming, have you forgotten that our Chiyundu was originally not a subject of your Huaxu Kingdom, but we learned that the five countries had a soldier in Shouyang Mountain, and the millions of soldiers and civilians in Chiyundu could not linger at the junction of the two countries for a long time, so it was difficult to choose the seemingly stable Huaxu Kingdom." But what is the result? ”

Zhao Xiao was deeply ashamed, the court of Huaxu State had committed a lot of crimes against Chiyundu, how could he make the other party sincerely submit and obey? He originally wanted to use the innocence of the people to persuade the other party, but how could the people of Chiyundu who died under the swords of the court officers and soldiers be guilty?

"As long as I am in charge of Pujiaguan, I will do my best to calm the local area and prevent the army from plundering the people and harassing the people's houses." Zhao Xiao reluctantly responded.

"Marquis Zhenming's various actions, we Chiyun have seen it in our eyes, so we don't need to say it." Second Brother Yu said: "Your Wu Kuijun wantonly confiscated the wealth and silk industry of corrupt officials in Qingyan County, it is difficult to say what others do, but you Zhenming Marquis, I heard that you also took out the reward you received and set it as the pension silver for the conscription?" ”

"It is true." Zhao Xiao sighed: "The imperial court recruits soldiers, and those who make meritorious contributions are rewarded with land and property, but when the war is together, there must be many people who die without merit." They...... They are not without merit, the war is dangerous, everyone has to contribute, but not everyone may have the merit of beheading and capturing the flag, I prepared a pension in advance, so as not to have more regrets in the future. ”

Zhao Xiao's move was to think of the veterans such as Wang Miaoshou who he saw in Chengyang County, who fought for the country, but ended up in a lonely, old, poor and weak old age. Later, it also led to Wang Miaoshou helping the demons to cause trouble, which caused disaster to the family.

Zhao Xiao didn't dare to imagine how much of a storm could be set off in the southern counties if this group of soldiers who responded to the imperial court's recruitment could not be properly settled after the war, and Chiyundu was secretly clamoring again?

At that time, the foreign enemy will be repulsed, but Hua Xu's own soldiers may become more difficult enemies.

"Marquis Zhenming cares about the soldiers." Second Brother Yu's words changed: "But I don't know if this mercy can be divided into some innocent people who have become prisoners?" ”

Zhao Xiao frowned and said, "Yu Daoyou wants me to let go of those fleeing prisoners?" ”

"Not only those who fled, but also the thousands of people in the city of Pujiaguan." Second Brother Yu said: "It is true that many prisoners have committed conclusive crimes, but many of them are regarded as members of my Chiyun Capital because of rumors in the market and slander from others, and they are punished in the army for no reason. ”

Zhao said: "I have heard about it, but in the current situation, it is impossible for me to release a large number of prisoners. Once I do, don't expect to stay in Pujiaguan. ”

"I understand the difficulties of Marquis Zhenming." Second Brother Yu said: "It's just that you might as well give them a chance to get out of the crime." ”

Zhao Xiao said suspiciously: "Let them go into battle to fight, so as to reduce the punishment?" Although this law is used, it is difficult to enforce. ”

"Is the Marquis of Zhenming worried that the prisoners will escape once they leave the prison city if they disobey the discipline?" Second Brother Yu said with a smile: "Marquis Zhenming, you can rest assured, there are indeed people from Chiyundu among the prisoners, who can stabilize the scene for Marquis Zhenming." ”

Zhao Xiao was shocked when he heard this, thinking that in addition to Lieutenant Zhang, I am afraid that the Pujia Pass has also been infiltrated by Chiyundu, and the shortcomings of Gaoping Gong's lax management of the army will appear here.

"I can arrange it." Zhao Yan said: "But what I lack at the moment is not these thousands of soldiers. Nowadays, several counties in the south can send tens of thousands of additional soldiers at any time, and there are even more than 100,000 people responsible for transporting grain and grass, but I can't expect these people to go into battle to kill the enemy. When encountering the Wuzhu Gu Master and the Zuo Dao Evil Cultivator of the Jiuli Kingdom, the mortal soldiers and horses with insufficient training will only give their lives in vain. ”

Second Brother Yu nodded slightly: "I understand, does Marquis Zhenming want our Chiyun to take action to help you contain the forces of Jiuli Kingdom?" ”

"If there is a monk master, it will be the best." Zhao Xiao said bluntly: "But I also understand that you must also guard against Huaxu Kingdom, and it is impossible to send too many monks to assist." But I consider that Cangwuling is located at the junction of the three kingdoms, and the nearby mountains and villages have your ears and eyes, and Chiyun has been in the mountains and forests for a long time, so I want to be familiar with the mountain trails, and I hope to ask for a map of the mountains and forests with complete water sources, roads, and terrain. ”

"Marquis Zhenming is so ambitious!" Second Brother Yu couldn't help laughing: "If you are asked to find out the topography of the mountains and forests, wouldn't you be able to attack Cangwuling by the way?" ”

Zhao Xiao said: "I don't know nothing, Chiyun can hold Cangwu Ridge, it is impossible to rely only on the mountain-shaped terrain, you have a master who laid down the method of sealing the mountain and summoning the clouds, even Liang Guoshi can not conquer it, it can be seen that the immortal law is profound." In addition, there are powerful people like Yu Daoyou who are proficient in earth escape, what can I do with just a map? ”