Xu Huaigu sat down opposite Chu Xiuyang, Chu Xiuyang got up, went to the door of the camp and ordered the guards guarding the door not to let people in, and then pulled the curtain at the door of the camp tent, and then sat back in his original seat and sat opposite Xu Huaigu.

Xu Huaigu watched her finish all this, took a sip of water, and asked softly, "Is there something important?" ”

"Yes, confidential." Chu Xiuyang's expression suddenly became serious,

"What Duwei Chen said before is nothing, what I want to tell you next is that it really can't be known by anyone else." Xu Huaigu saw that Chu Xiuyang's tone didn't seem to be joking, so he also sat up and said, "You said yes." ”

"I shouldn't have told you this, but after thinking about it, I always felt that it was wrong not to tell you. But you have to promise me in advance, you can't tell others, otherwise if this matter is on business, I won't be able to explain it to Lu Zijin and Lin Cangyang. Lu Zijin and Lin Cangyang ...... Xu Huaigu thought about it in his heart, and guessed that it must be about the withdrawal of troops from Qiguan and the false information passed on to the demon clan.

He knew about this, but what exactly it was, neither Lu Zijin nor Lin Cangyang had mentioned it to him.

He also had some doubts about this, although this matter was confidential, but Xu Huaigu's involvement in the secrets of the Great Yu Kingdom was not small, even the imposter on the throne was removed by him and Feng'er, what else could he not say to himself?

However, Lu Zijin and Lin Cangyang didn't say anything, and Xu Huaigu didn't ask, just that he didn't need to take action himself, but when he heard Chu Xiuyang's tone today, I am afraid that they deliberately did not tell him?

Xu Huaigu felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, and said, "I'll promise you for the time being." But if it's too much, you can't blame me for turning the other cheek. Chu Xiuyang was relieved and said: "Qiguan wants to withdraw the troops, and Lin Cangyang wants to use false information in exchange for the trust of the demon clan, you know this, right?" Xu Huaigu nodded and said

"I know", Chu Xiuyang continued: "These two things, they plan to do it together. ”

"Preliminary plans have been set. In order to avoid the casualties of the army to the greatest extent, and to make the demon clan trust Lin Cangyang's side, someone must come forward to take this risk. Xu Huaigu frowned.

"Except for Tanglin Pass, the remaining six passes will withdraw most of the soldiers in advance. After the six levels are withdrawn one after another, they will pretend to be invincible, so that the demon clan can easily win the six levels and continue to advance north. Tanglin Pass is located in the center of the Seven Passes, and will be attacked on all sides at that time, and then Tanglin Pass will pretend to be invincible and begin to withdraw its troops. Xu Huaigu frowned and said: "But the troops were withdrawn at this time, the army of the demon clan has already penetrated deep into the rear, and it is difficult to withdraw to the north, I'm afraid, right?" What is the purpose of this? ”

"In order to make the demon clan believe false information." Chu Xiuyang Zhengsedao,

"Tanglin Pass is surrounded by mountains on three sides, one side is surrounded by water, the terrain is precipitous, and there is only one way to retreat north. Lin Cangyang will tell the demon clan the news of this road, and they will definitely ambush on the road at that time, and what we have to do is to break through. Only by breaking through the past can there be a way to survive. And after the demon clan found out that the information given by Lin Cangyang was not bad, they would believe that there was really someone from the Demon Sect who passed the information on their behalf in the palace, so that they could win the trust of the demon clan. ”

"But what if you can't break through? All will be buried together. Xu Huaigu looked grim and asked rhetorically,

"General Chu, how many soldiers are there in Tanglin Pass?"

"At the beginning, there were 100,000 people, and now there are more than 67,300 left."

"More than 67,300 people...... Lu Zijin and they were going to gamble with the lives of more than 60,000 soldiers in exchange for the demon clan's trust in intelligence. Am I right, General Chu? Chu Xiuyang paused and nodded.

Xu Huaigu sneered and said, "I thought that Lin Cangyang would love her people so much, but that's it!" ”

"Don't worry." Chu Xiuyang hurriedly persuaded,

"They also have their considerations. If you can win the trust of the demon clan, you will be able to find the right time in the future, spread false information, and hit the demon clan at a more important moment. It's a time of war, someone has to make sacrifices, and there is no perfect solution. ”

"But the soldiers of Tanglin Pass don't know about it. They still fought bloodily in front, did nothing wrong, and just became outcasts! That's what I'm not angry about! Chu Xiuyang was also angry and said, "Do you think I don't have heartache?" However, there are more soldiers in the other six levels than in Tanglin Pass! There are more than 60,000 people in Tanglin Pass, and there are more than 300,000 people in the other six passes together, so let them go first and protect the overall situation, this is the decision of the above. I am a general, and I have to obey orders, and I will also stay at Tanglin Pass and break through with all the soldiers. Xu Huaigu gritted his teeth and said, "Then you just hide it from me, why bother telling me again?" ”

"I'm telling you, I want you to prepare in advance, this battle is going to be a tough battle. And then ......" Chu Xiuyang paused, pursed his lips, and said with difficulty,

"Then I want to beg you, when the time comes, I can stay in Tanglin Pass and help the soldiers break through together." Xu Huaigu lowered his head and was silent for a long time, and finally sighed helplessly and said, "Okay, I'll come." ”

"You're not going to tell anyone about it, are you?"

"Well, who can I talk to about these things? Even if he goes to find Lu Zijin, he won't change his mind. ”

"Then I thank you for the soldiers of Tanglin Pass." Chu Xiuyang looked at Xu Huaigu and said with a serious expression.

Xu Huaigu felt very uncomfortable in his heart, and asked again: "There is something I still want to ask you, what are your plans after the defeat of Dayu Kingdom?" Where are you going? ”

"I haven't thought about it yet." Chu Xiuyang shook his head,

"Maybe I will continue to stay at the border pass, as long as I still have a soldier under my hand, it will not be a loss."

"I'm going to go to the Fuyao Sect, you can go with me." Chu Xiuyang raised his head and looked at Xu Huaigu with a complicated expression.

Xu Huaigu looked directly at her and said, "Let's go together, it's useless to stay." Go back to your hometown, go back to Fuso, lead your country's own army, and continue to fight against the demon clan, this is what you should do. Chu Xiuyang thought for a while and said, "I'll think about it again." ”

"Okay, let me know when you're done. Only one, take care of yourself, don't do stupid things. Chu Xiuyang couldn't help but smile and said, "Is this concerned about me?" Xu Huaigu said softly: "I only care about the people I care about, your brother is still waiting for you to go back at home." Chu Xiuyang nodded vigorously and said, "I know, I will definitely not die." Xu Huaigu also nodded, and the two exchanged pleasantries for a while, and somehow talked about the things when they met in Fusang Country before.

Thinking of that time, the corners of their mouths couldn't help but rise slightly and they laughed. It's still a good time at that time, unrestrained, but after all, there is no going back.

In desperation, Xu Huaigu said goodbye to Chu Xiuyang, and went all the way back to Lu Zijin's camp, the first thing he did was to find Wei Caiyi.

It's just that he knocked on the door for a long time, and there was no answer inside, so he had to go to Lu Zijin's camp first.

Lu Zijin was sitting on a chair, staring at the landscape topographic map of Dayu Country in front of him, his brows furrowed. As soon as he saw Xu Huaigu walking in, he immediately raised his head and asked, "How is it, what is the situation in Tanglin Pass today?" Xu Huaigu only replied coldly: "It's defended, as for the specific battle report, presumably there will be a quick horse to report to the general soon, I don't need to say more." Lu Zijin sensed that Xu Huaigu's tone was not quite right, lowered his head and thought for a while, and said, "You have also worked hard, there are not many demon clans attacking the city in each pass tonight, so you shouldn't be needed." Go and rest for a while, you don't have to stay in my tent, I'll come to you in a hurry. Xu Huaigu asked, "Where is Senior Wei?" I just knocked on her door and she didn't seem to be in the house. ”

"She went out today, saying she was going for a walk." Lu Zijin replied,

"When you leave the camp and go north, there will be a river in less than two or three miles, and you should go to the river and have a look." Xu Huaigu nodded, turned his head and walked out of the tent, and walked straight to the north.

Lu Zijin sat in the tent, looking at Xu Huaigu's departing back, and sighed helplessly. He called a lieutenant general and talked carefully with him for a long time, and the lieutenant looked solemn and asked about the details before he got the order and went down to do business.

Xu Huaigu walked north, only walked for less than half an hour, and really saw a river through the mountains and cross-country, flowing in the mountains.

Xu Huaigu looked at it roughly, this river is not wide, about twenty or thirty zhang, it can only be regarded as a small river in the mountains.

Looking at the direction in which it flows, most of it is going to merge into the water. Xu Huaigu stood on the bank, drew his sword out of its sheath, and the blade of the sword lightly pointed at the river, and the river in front of him immediately surged, transforming into a human figure.

The man bowed his head and knelt on the surface of the river, and he didn't dare to come out, this is the water god in this unknown river, and he has only cultivated in the four realms.

"The sword immortal is coming, the small one is far away, please forgive the sword immortal." The god of water only promised,

"I don't know why the sword fairy summoned the little one to come out?"

"Have you seen a woman by the river today, dressed in gray and blue, dressed in a very ordinary way?" The water god thought for a moment and said, "There is one two miles upstream, similar to what the sword fairy said, and I fished by the river for a day today." ”

"Alright, there you go." The water god said respectfully

"Sword Immortal walks slowly", only to turn into the river again, burrow into the river, and disappear. Xu Huaigu walked upstream, but after a while, he really saw a woman sitting on a stone by the river fishing.

He took a closer look, was it Wei Caiyi? Xu Huaigu hurriedly walked to her side, and Wei Caiyi hurriedly put his index finger to his mouth,

"Shhhhh Xu Huaigu lowered his voice and said, "The seniors are very Yaxing. ”

"What Yaxing, but I'm just idle and have nothing to do." Wei Caiyi looked at Xu Huaigu and said with a smile,

"Looking for me? Just say it. Xu Huaigu just wanted to speak, but saw floating over there

"Whoosh" sank into the water, and the line immediately tightened. Wei Caiyi looked excited, lifted the rod to reel in the line, and after pulling with the fish, she suddenly exerted her strength, and before the fish had time to react, she lifted it out of the water, and then stuffed the fish into the cuffs, and the fish disappeared without a trace.

Xu Huaigu was surprised and asked, "Senior, can you still put living creatures in this robe?" Wei Caiyi smiled, and while putting the bait back on, he said: "This is not a magic robe, I'm afraid you haven't heard of it, this is a spell, called the sleeve." "Xu Huaigu has really never heard of this spell, but when he hears the name, he feels that it is not something that ordinary people can learn.

Wei Caiyi put on the bait, threw the fishing hook out again, and said, "The robe is just more space to put things, this is different." Mountains, rivers, plants, birds, beasts, insects, and fish, there is nothing that cannot be put in, even people can put it in. It's like carrying a small world with you, so you can understand it, right? It was the first time Xu Huaigu had heard this statement, but at first glance, he thought it was very interesting.

With a small world with you, it's no wonder that it's called Sleeve Qiankun, and the name makes sense. Wei Caiyi reminded: "If you have anything to do with me, say it." Xu Huaigu was about to speak, but the float sank down sharply, and Wei Caiyi hurriedly shouted: "Wait a minute, wait until I catch this guy!" So Xu Huaigu had to wait again.

This fish was even bigger than the previous one, and it took a while for a while for a while before Wei Caiyi caught the flaw and pulled the fish out of the water in one fell swoop.

At first glance, it turned out to be a big green carp weighing four or five pounds! Wei Caiyi smiled, put the big green carp into his sleeve, and said with a cheerful smile: "I sat here all day today, and I didn't catch a single fish, after you came, I caught two fish in succession, you are really my transfer star!" When Xu Huaigu heard this, he knew that it must be the ghost of the water god in this river.

Seeing that he came to look for Wei Caiyi, he deliberately sent her a fish to take the bait, and he was so bad that he would think. Wei Caiyi asked, "What?" If you don't laugh, what's the distress in your heart? Xu Huaigu nodded and said with a wry smile: "It's nothing more than those things at the border, seniors, please don't take it to heart." I'm here tonight to exchange things with my seniors. Wei Caiyi put the rod away, put the fishing rod in his sleeve, and said with a smile: "Oh? Did you get the head of the Great Demon of the Nine Realms today? Looking for me to ask for a robe? Xu Huaigu shook his head and said, "No, the beetle snake of the Nine Realms still refuses to fight with me." I'm looking for a senior today, and what I want to change is an arrow. I also have two Seven Realm Great Demons under my name, five heads and six realms, and more than ten four or five realm demons, all of which have been replaced by arrows. Wei Caiyi paused and said with a smile: "Other monks are all coming to me to exchange magic weapons, talismans, and fairy money, you are good, you will change the arrows when you open your mouth." I put all my mind on the border pass, and I didn't get anything, don't you feel a loss? ”

"If these arrows can be exchanged for fewer casualties among the border troops, even if it is one person, I think it will be worth it." Wei Caiyi glanced at Xu Huaigu and saw that his eyes were firm and his tone was sincere, and he felt so from the bottom of his heart.

But the previous rules were clearly stated, arrows could only be exchanged for the number of casualties of the demon clan and the border army, and monks could only exchange magic weapons and other things.

The rules have been set, even Wei Caiyi herself, and it is not easy to change, which makes it difficult for her. Wei Caiyi got up, walked back, and said, "Let's go, we'll talk on the way." ”