Sterling struggled to get up from the bed, only to feel a splitting headache.

I came out of the shower, I felt better, and looked at the time, it was already dusk in the afternoon. Last night's incident, I just remember getting drunk and fighting with someone, and then... I can't even remember how I got home. There were two purses in his pockets - the other was Shikawa Xiu's, and as for how it got into his pocket, he couldn't remember how.

The old employee came to report, saying that Ms. Li Qing had come and left a note.

Sterling picked it up and looked at Li Qingjuan's handwriting: "Jun didn't return last night, and Chief Samstar and I are very worried. Until you come back this morning, you will be a little relieved. Jun He is also, An Neng and ordinary peddlers and pawns, indulging in drunkenness. Lord Samsei's command, please go to him as soon as you wake up. ”

Sterling smiled bitterly, Li Qing was still the same, very gentle, sensible, and firm, even if he said reproach, he didn't want to hurt his self-esteem, he had a wife who was virtuous like this, what more could a husband ask for. If it weren't for last night's experience, she would indeed be a perfect fit for her lifelong partner.

Sterling was already preparing an excuse for Li Qing: "I was very happy to see Ah Xiu last night, so I drank a few more glasses... I can't help it, he forced me to go. Sterling was almost certain that Shikawa Xiu would tell the same lie to Zichuanning: "Sterling pulled me to go." "--Friend, that's what I used to block arrows at this time.

After a cup of tea, Sterling immediately felt refreshed, and the radiant Sterling returned to him.

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Before coming to the Governor's Palace, Sterling habitually examined and inspected the defense on all sides: the soldiers of the "immortal battalion" with the strongest combat effectiveness and the highest loyalty in the Praetorian Guard stood on all sides like nails, with three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry, and there were strict sentry posts everywhere. It's just what can be perceived from the outside. There are also lurking archers in the shadows, and every commanding height of the governor's mansion is densely populated, and the roofs, corners, and gardens are full of hidden piles, and countless sharp blades are planted on the walls. This defense system was designed by him, and after checking it, Di Lin sighed: "Unless a large army is launched, it is absolutely impossible to enter." ”

The Praetorian Guards on duty saluted and let them go without any inspection: because Pigu was old and weak, in fact, Stirling had already presided over the defense of the Praetorian Guard.

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Sterling went directly to the chief's office dozens of meters underground, saluted and spoke: "My lord?"

"Stirling?" Zichuan Shenxing raised his head from the pile of texts and helped the reading glasses on his forehead: "Sit down." ”

The current head of the Zichuan family is 53 years old, and his famous elder brother Zichuan Yuanxing was killed in battle with the Flowing Wind Army six years ago, leaving the heir Zichuan Ning only 9 years old. He naturally took over and ascended to the supreme position of the family.

There is no trace of the great Zichuan Distant Star in his appearance: mediocre and tacky. Small size, bean eyes, a slightly hunched back, and uneven teeth - many people were disappointed at first sight. Na Zichuan Xiu's private comment was: "This is a monarch who can't arouse the loyalty of his subordinates." ”

And his political actions did not add any grace to his image: "There is no irremediable mistake, but there are also no inspiring achievements." People can't find in him the domineering demeanor that the expected chief should have, and the general opinion is: "This is a mediocre old man who is easy to bully, and only because of good luck has sat in this position." ”

And only a few cronies such as Sterling knew how sharp and astonishingly the light that flashed in those godless eyes was...

"Hear what the flag book said, are you looking for me?"

"Well," Zichuan Shenxing nodded, "Did you drink too much last night?"

"Yes!" Sterling immediately stood up and bowed in apology, "I'm sorry, my lord..."

"I don't blame you, young man, sometimes it's right to relax. It's just that... It shouldn't be at this time... You know, "over there" is keeping an eye on you at this time, and I'm afraid they're going to take advantage of this to do something to you. You didn't return last night, and I transferred two Praetorian Guard regiments to look for you - if something really happens to you, I will snatch you back even if I turn my face with Yang Minghua immediately. ”

Sterling's heart was moved for a while, and he choked up and said: "My lord, I'm sorry, the subordinate is acting arbitrarily, really... Thanks to such love, I am willing to go to the soup for the sake of adults...""It doesn't have to be like that, Sterling, I want you to live well for me. Zichuan Shenxing smiled, and the smile actually added infinite charm to that dull face: "Met Zichuan Xiu?"

"How?"

Sterling understands the meaning and dire consequences of this question: "He is leaning towards us, but he has not yet made up his mind, and is still thinking about it. ”

"Well, this Zichuan show is very unintelligent. Zichuan Shenxing stood up and said: "He is the righteous son of my deceased brother, why would Yang Minghua not treat him as his own, since this is the case, why don't you just join us?"

Sterling stood aside and didn't dare to speak. Although it was not his fault, because Shikawa Shu was his friend - and because he failed to convince Shikawa Xiu, he appeared incompetent and faceless.

"Keep an eye on him!Sterling, I know you're good friends with him, but once he doesn't recognize the shape clearly, he joins Yang Minghua's side formation... I'm afraid we're going to have to strike first. ”

Sterling shuddered, but he just answered, "Yes, sir." ”

Zichuan Sanxing could see his mood: "I hope it won't come to that point, and I don't want to have a terrible enemy like Zichuan Xiu." ”

"Do you know the state of Zichuan Xiu's martial arts?"

"I only know that Lord Yuanxing used to teach him the introduction of Ripple Gong, but after he went to the Far East, I don't know..."

Zichuan Shenxing's expression was stern: "He must have other masters... Ge Yingxing once reported to me that he buried himself in the sand and held his breath for four hours, and assassinated the commander of the demon clan in the midst of thousands of troops - two first-class masters gave him a fatal knife, and there was almost no power to fight back - and then escaped safely from the siege of thousands of demons - such a terrible master, my deceased brother may not be able to teach. ”

Sterling didn't dare to speak.

Zichuan Shenxing changed the subject: "What do you think about Yang Minghua's transfer of Di Lin to the Far East?"

Sterling replied: "Xia Guan can only think of one thing at present: Yang Minghua transferred Di Lin to the Far East, which means that he has no plans to turn over with us for the time being-Di Lin is Yang Minghua's right-hand man and cronies, if Yang Minghua wants to do it, he will definitely use a brave general like Di Lin - when Yang Minghua is transferred back to Di Lin, it means that he is going to do it." After a pause, he said: "The lower officials are ignorant and shallow, so they can only think of so much at present." ”

"Well, well, I've thought about it very deeply. Zichuan Shenxing smiled: "It's just a little too optimistic." Have you ever thought about it from Yang Minghua's point of view?"

"Please enlighten me. ”

"We're worried about Yang Minghua turning his face, why isn't Yang Minghua worried about us turning his face? At this tense time, he actually dared to send his right-hand man far away--don't you think it's strange?"

"Ahh Oh, yes. ”

"So I think about it, there are only two possibilities that make Yang Minghua dare to do this. ”

"Please make it clear. ”

"Maybe one, it's that Yang Minghua has discovered Di Lin's true identity, and he wants to transfer Di Lin away so as not to get in the way - but this is not in line with Yang Minghua's xìng character, isn't he like such a patient and compassionate person, killing Di Lin, and throwing the body into the moat?"

"Then maybe two are..."

"Yang Minghua has a secret strength that we don't know!" Zichuan Shenxing said word by word: "He must have, otherwise he wouldn't be so fearless." And this secret master must meet three conditions: one: his martial arts are high enough, two: he must be resident dìdū, three: he cannot arouse the suspicion of others... Do you think anyone fits these criteria?"

Sterling's heart was nervous, he already knew who Zichuan Shenxing suspected was.

"The timing of Zichuan Xiu's return is too coincidental, as soon as he returns, Di Lin will set off immediately... Apart from him, there haven't been any masters who have entered the dìdū recently..."

"My lord," Sterling said categorically, "I vouch for it with my head, Zichuan Xiu is definitely not this kind of person!"

"Sterling, it's been three years since you disappeared, and people change..."

"People change, but Zichuan Xiu and Di Lin... My lord, if anything wrong with them, I will kill myself to apologize. Sterling replied proudly.

Zichuan Shenxing was speechless.

Sterling was speechless.

"Alright, Sterling, you'd better hurry up and convince Shikawa to join us. He himself is a master, and more than 40 of his subordinates have been on the battlefield in the Far East for a long time, brave and good at fighting, although the number is small, but the combat effectiveness is very strong, which can be regarded as a major combat force. With his participation, it will be easier for our "Lancer" program to succeed.

"Yes, my lord!

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"Ha Loach!" Zi Chuan Xiu, who was entering Shirakawa's room and wanted to steal his wallet, sneezed: "Who is talking bad about me behind my back again?"

"Oh, Shirakawa, what a coincidence that you woke up - I actually saw you in your bedroom!"

"Shirakawa, don't stare at your boss with such eyes - here's the thing, I got up at night to go to the bathroom, and when I went back to my room, I got lost and accidentally walked into your room... That's a reasonable explanation!"

"As for my wallet -- hahaha, that's pretty reasonable -- you don't think I'm going to steal your money, do you?"

"Alas, Shirakawa, why do you want to touch the knife, wait a minute, I'll give you a reasonable explanation right away... Don't push yourself so hard, you've got to give me some time to make excuses..."

"Help......"

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