Thirty miles south of Xin'an Province.

The 10,000 Anning Army was slowly moving south along the official road.

Qin Wei rode a horse and followed in the army.

Da Da Da ~~

There was a rush of horses' hooves.

"Your Highness!"

The person who came was none other than Wang An.

He came to Qin Wei's side and said, "The battle in Yuehai Mansion City is over!" ”

"The result?" Qin Wei asked with interest.

Wang An said: "The Mingyue Army has a small victory, and the Yuehai Mansion City is still in the hands of the southern border army. ”

"It's just a small win!" Qin Wei was slightly surprised.

Wang An said: "The 70,000 troops of the southern border army suffered more than 20,000 casualties, and the 8,000 Mingyue Army suffered nearly 2,000 casualties. ”

"The rebellious Mao Jiang took advantage of the chaos to leave Yuehaifu City, and it is estimated that he returned to Nanyang City, and Song Chen is currently trapped in Yuehaifu City."

Qin Wei's eyes narrowed slightly.

With 8,000 against 70,000, the Mingyue Army killed nearly 20,000 enemy troops, and the casualties were actually less than 2,000!

Such a record is really worthy of the legend of the Bright Moon Army.

However, Mao Jiang actually left Yuehai Mansion City, obviously he didn't want to continue to spend time with Lan Yuehou.

It's right to think about it, the current situation in Yunzhou is basically controlled by Mao Jiang, but Mao Jiang's foundation is also unstable, if you stay in Yuehai Mansion City for a long time, there are likely to be problems within Yunzhou.

"Is there any news from Yuanzhou?" Qin Wei asked.

"The situation in Yuanzhou is better than that in Shuzhou, Yuanzhou is vast and sparsely populated, and the situation is not as complicated as Shuzhou, only a small number of town guards close to the boundary of Yunzhou have taken refuge in Maojiang."

"At present, the Yamen of the Yuanzhou Prefecture is mobilizing troops." Wang Andao.

Qin Wei bowed slightly.

Lan Yuehou has already entered Yunzhou, and the Yuanzhou side is also mobilizing the town defenders to suppress the rebellion, and his side only needs to conquer the Shunan region to directly approach Yunzhou.

When the time comes, Mao Jiang should not be able to withstand it.

"By the way, Lan Yuehou also sent a letter." Wang An took out a letter from his cuff and handed it to Qin Wei.

Qin Wei opened it and glanced at it.

"Runaway Island!"

Wang An's expression moved slightly, "Xiaoyao Island is one of the two holy places overseas. ”

"The king knows." Qin Wei waved his hand and said.

When he was in Tianzhou, he already knew the situation of the six holy places of Dali in detail.

However, he didn't expect that behind Mao Jiang was Xiaoyao Island.

"Has there been any movement in Shangyuan Sect recently?"

Thinking of Xiaoyao Island, he suddenly remembered Shangyuanzong in Shuzhou.

"Nope." Wang An shook his head, "It may also be that we didn't find out." ”

Qin Wei rode forward slowly on his horse, while thinking about the situation behind this Xiaoyao Island.

The strength of Xiaoyao Island should not be underestimated, if the strength of the six holy lands is ranked, then Xiaoyao Island can be ranked first.

There are four island masters on Xiaoyao Island, all of whom are innate martial artists, among which the big island master is the existence of comprehending the third layer of artistic conception, and his strength is extremely strong.

And Xiaoyao Island has always hated Da Li, and has repeatedly provoked disputes within Da Li.

This time is obviously the result of years of planning on the island.

The prince died, Emperor Lihuang was old, and there were constant internal disputes in Dali, in this case, it was reasonable for Xiaoyao Island to want to insert a lever.

There is also Qingfeng Island, Qingfeng Island has always shared the same enemy with Xiaoyao Island, and they will not stand idly by when Xiaoyao Island makes a move.

The question now is that in addition to Qingfeng Island, do the remaining four holy places also have different hearts?

Beiyuan City and Nanmu City shouldn't be, but the attitude of the Seven Yuan Sect and the Shang Yuan Sect is questionable.

"Seven Yuan Sect!"

Thinking of the results of the last trip to the Seven Yuan Sect, Qin Wei had to wonder if the Seven Yuan Sect had colluded with Xiaoyao Island.

"Keep an eye on the Seven Yuan Sect and the Shangyuan Sect, and report to this king immediately if there is any situation."

"If!" Wang An responded.

Qin Wei said again: "Arrange two groups of people, one in the light and one in the dark." ”

"Your Highness, what is this?" Wang An was a little puzzled.

Qin Wei's eyes were downcast, and he said, "This king wants to see their attitude. ”

The purpose of arranging the two groups of people was to test the Seven Yuan Sect and the Shangyuan Sect, because for the two hermitage holy places, the surveillance on the surface was a kind of provocation, and if it was normal, they would definitely drive away the people who were watching.

"The old slave understands, the old slave will arrange it!" Wang Andao.

Afterwards, Wang An rode away, while Qin Wei continued to follow the army.

……

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, it was March again.

The spring of Shuzhou is extraordinarily gorgeous, the lofty mountains surround the flat plains, the rushing rivers are stirring in the deep canyons, the mountain flowers are purple and red, and the pear blossoms are dyed white one after another on the continuous hills, like the villages that press the heavy snow.

Such a beautiful scenery, but unfortunately Qin Wei had no intention of watching it.

In the past month or so, he has traveled all the way south from Xin'an Mansion, traversed several places, and finally came to Danlian Mansion.

During this period, he experienced many battles, and although the scale of each battle was not large, it was a big challenge for the Anning Army.

More than a month is not a long time, but it is not too short, it is enough for Qin Wei to stabilize the situation in the eastern part of Shuzhou, and let the land of several prefectures in the eastern part of Shuzhou once again be included in the arms of the imperial court.

After continuous battles, the strength of the Anning Army was not only not reduced, but increased to 30,000.

There were not many rebels in the eastern part of Shuzhou, but many soldiers and horses who were still loyal to the imperial court, so the strength of the Anning army was replenished.

And Liu Yuanrang also gathered 10,000 troops again in Xinning Mansion, and he had already marched towards Shuzhou City.

March 22.

Qin Wei stood on the Great Snow Mountain, overlooking the Danlian Mansion City below.

Danlian Mansion City is located at the confluence of two mountains, the whole city spreads downward in a trapezoidal shape, extending to the bank of the Dajin River, overlooking from a high place, it is like a huge lotus flower that rotates endlessly, and the peculiar step vortex shape makes the whole Danlian Mansion City look extremely magnificent.

For such a beautiful Danlian Mansion City, Qin Wei also felt very magical, so he deliberately climbed to the top of this snow-capped mountain to have a look at this Danlian Mansion City.

At the same time, I also want to relieve the depression of the past month.

The march and battle were very tiring, not only physically exhausted, but also psychologically exhausting.

Every day is either rushing or fighting, in addition to killing people or taking care of dead and injured companions, Qin Wei has really been used to seeing life and death in the past month.

Even the soldiers under his command suffered more than 10,000 casualties.

Looking at the beautiful Danlian Mansion City, Qin Wei let out a long breath, as if he wanted to pour out all the dullness in his heart.

"Meet Your Highness!"

However, before he could feel more relaxed, Liu Qing hurried to his approach.

"Something?" Qin Wei stood with his hands in his hands and asked with a flat face.

With the troops outside, he is used to being indifferent, and no matter what happens, he can deal with it calmly.

"Looking ahead to report that the rebels in Wudong are converging towards Pingman Guancheng." Liu Qing said.

When Qin Wei heard this, he showed a contemplative look.

Shuzhou Pingman Pass, like Menxia Pass, is a pass inside Dali.

It is located in Wudong Mansion in the south of Shuzhou, which is the southern gate of Shuzhou.

The reason why it is called Pingmanguan is because three hundred years ago, where Dali built a dynasty, the court hall built a pass in order to resist the barbarian royal court in the south.

Later, the territory of Dali expanded, and there was an additional Yunzhou, so this Pingmanguan became the pass inside Dali.

Pingman Pass is the southern gate of Shuzhou, if there are rebels in Yunzhou, you only need to place thousands of soldiers in the city, and there are tens of thousands of Yunzhou rebels, and don't want to enter Shuzhou easily.

If Pingman was in the hands of Qin Wei, then he could be fearless of the rebels in Yunzhou, but now this Pingman was in the hands of the rebels.

Pingmanguan must be recaptured, otherwise Qin Wei will not be able to enter Yunzhou.

However, it is not an easy task to conquer the Pingman Pass.

This matter has advantages and disadvantages for Qin Wei, the disadvantage is that the Pingman Pass is difficult to attack, and the advantage is that now all the rebels in Wudong have gone to the Pingman Pass, as long as the Pingman Pass can be defeated, then the war in the southern area of Shuzhou will be completely over.

"You go and make arrangements, and we'll leave for Pingman Pass early tomorrow morning." Qin Wei thought for a while and said.

"Whoa!" Liu Qing responded and bowed back.

That night, Qin Wei rested in Danlian Mansion City for the night, and early the next morning, the army continued to move south towards Pingman Pass.

On the way, Qin Wei received a somewhat surprising message.

"Your Highness, news has come from Beiyuan City that Ye Gucheng has defeated Situ Changkong!"

Qin Wei was stunned and asked, "When did it happen?" ”

Wang An explained: "Half a month ago, Ye Gucheng and Situ City Lord competed outside Beiyuan City, and the two fought nearly a hundred moves, and finally Ye Gucheng defeated Situ City Lord with a superb sword. ”

Half a month ago!

Qin Wei calculated the time, and when Ye Gucheng left Tianzhou City, he said that he would have a competition with Situ Changkong in three months, and it seemed to be about the same if he calculated the time.

Hearing the news of Ye Gucheng again, Qin Wei was still quite happy in his heart.

Ye Gucheng defeated Situ Changkong, which meant that he was already enough to assume the title of Great Glass Sword Saint.

Because Situ Changkong has always been the strongest existence in Dali Inner Kendo cultivation, but now this strongest is going to fall on Ye Gucheng's head.

In fact, before Qin Wei received the news, the title of Ye Gucheng Sword Saint had already spread in the northern region of Dali.

The news about Ye Gucheng swept south from the north of Dali like a gust of wind.

Kyoto, Kiyofukuyama.

Li Xun sat in the gazebo, the warm breeze slowly blowing his snow-white sideburns, and the fragrance of tea lingered in the gazebo.

Opposite him, as a spirited old man, the old man was wearing a loose Confucian shirt, and his every move was free and casual.

This old man is none other than the Confucian master Yanzhen.

There was also a young man standing behind Yan Zhen, if Qin Wei was here, he would definitely be surprised by this young man, because this young man was none other than Wang Shouren.

"Have you seen Ye Gucheng?" Yan Zhen took a sip of tea and asked casually.

Li Xun chuckled, "I've met once and chatted a few words." ”

"How does it feel?" Yan Zhen seemed a little curious.

After Li Xun pondered for a while, he said: "It's not surprising that he can defeat Situ Changkong, even the old man doesn't dare to say that he can defeat him." ”

Yan Zhen stroked his beard and squinted his eyes and drank tea, "Then can he be used by the dynasty?" ”

"This person has an arrogant personality, and he should not be a sinister person. His dedication to kendo is what you do to Confucianism. Li Xun said.

Although he had only met Ye Gucheng once, he could see Ye Gucheng's dedication and pursuit of swordsmanship.

It was precisely because of this that he felt that Ye Gucheng was not the kind of person who was insidious and cunning.

Yan Zhen didn't doubt Li Xun's eyes on people, he shook his head and smiled: "The old man doesn't seem to be very persistent in Confucianism and Taoism!" ”

"Hmm!"

Li Xun looked at him in surprise.

Yan Zhen sighed lightly and looked sideways at Wang Shouren behind her.

"This is my newly accepted disciple Wang Shouren, his heart and mind have shaken the old man!"

Li Xun looked straight at Wang Shouren, and looked at Wang Shouren a little embarrassed.

"Mind Learning!"

"Clarity of the heart is the principle of heaven." Yan Zhen seemed to be explaining to Li Xun.

"I don't understand!" Li Xun shook his head and said,

Yan Zhen gave him a roll of his eyes and said, "So the old man has always said that this old thing will not become the old man's confidant." ”

"Cut~~ The old man never thought of becoming your confidant. The old man is a martial artist, so he naturally doesn't understand the crooks and curves of your Confucianism. Li Xun said disdainfully.

He is also a man of great knowledge, after all, he has lived for hundreds of years and is already familiar with Confucian scriptures.

But when it comes to Confucianism, Li Xun only knows a little bit about it.

"That's it, there's nothing to say to you, a martial artist!" Yanzhen stood up, turned around and left.

"When Ye Gucheng comes, let the old man see it."

Li Xun didn't care either, and took a sip of tea.

And Wang Shouren hurriedly followed Yan Zhen.

Walking out of Li Xun's courtyard, Yan Zhen thought about it and said to Wang Shouren: "The reason you said last time is nothing more than my heart, and I feel reasonable as a teacher, but what is the heart?" ”

Confucianism emphasizes thought and understanding, and Yan Zhen's attainments in Confucianism naturally do not need to be said, as a Confucian master, his words represent the way of Confucianism.

But since meeting Wang Shouren and hearing Wang Shouren's psychology, Yan Zhen has some doubts about whether her previous perceptions and thoughts are wrong.

Wang Shouren followed behind him, pondered for a while, and said: "The heart is dominated by the body, and the one who sees the eyes is the one who sees it, and the heart is also; The ear hears and the hearer hears the heart; The mouth and limbs are moving, but the heart is moving. Where consciousness is the mind"

"There is nothing outside the heart in the world, so flowers and trees bloom and fall in the deep mountains, what does it matter to my heart?" Yan Zhen asked, pointing to the flower trees on the side of the road.

Wang Shouren pondered for a while, and said: "When you don't look at this flower, this flower and your heart will die together; When you come to see this flower, the color of this flower is understood for a while, and you know that this flower is not outside your heart. ”

He already has the foundation of the mind, but he has not yet perfected the mind.

Therefore, every time Yan Zhen asks a question, he has to think deeply.

Perhaps Yan Zhen couldn't teach him anything in terms of psychology, but as a Confucian master, Yan Zhen's thoughts and perspective on problems were of great help to him.

Since entering Yanzhen's door, under Yanzhen's inquiry and discussion, Wang Shouren's understanding and perception of psychology have become deeper and deeper.

After hearing this, Yan Zhen couldn't help laughing, "Your mind is wonderful, although it is a little different, but it can give students all over the world one more path of Confucianism." ”

He looked at Wang Shouren's eyes full of appreciation, "If you can perfect your mind learning, your achievements will be above being a teacher." ”

(End of chapter)