Zhoushan archipelago has many islands.

In the vast blue waves, there is a majestic and beautiful island, which is Putuo Mountain, which is known as the "first Buddha country of Aurora".

This is Guanyin Bodhisattva, a dojo for educating sentient beings, and is known as the "Sea and Sky Buddha Country".

Before the Tang Dynasty, there was no temple in Putuo Mountain, "Tang Xiantong four years, the Japanese monk Hui Ye invited the statue of Guanyin from Wutai Mountain to return to the country by boat, the boat to the Lotus Ocean encountered wind and waves, several times forward can not get his wish, then believe that Guanyin is unwilling to cross to the east, but to leave the holy statue to worship on the side of the Chaoyin Cave, so it is called 'unwilling to go to Guanyin'".

"After three years of Beiyong Yuanfeng, the inner envoy Wang Shunfeng returned from Goryeo, passing through the Lotus Ocean, 'there is a big turtle carrying a boat, looking at the mountain as a ceremony, the turtle does not have a boat, returning to the dynasty, with its matter playing, the court gave Baotuo Guanyin Temple', and rebuilt 'unwilling to go to Guanyin' for Baotuo Guanyin Temple. ”

Since then, the belief in Guanyin in Putuo Mountain prevails, the monasteries gradually increase, the monks gather, and in the Nanyong years, it is already the peak of incense.

At this time, in the northernmost part of the temple complex. There is a courtyard deep in cypress trees.

On the wooden stool sat a majestic young man, dressed in brocade clothes, about twenty-four or five years old, with a high nose and a wide face, a burly figure, not handsome, but with a rigorous atmosphere and a majestic generality.

This person is the general Wanyan Hongjie in Lang Bui's mouth, the fourth son of the current Donghan Emperor Wanyan Zongxiong, and the commander of the Donghan "Loyal and Filial Piety Army".

Wanyan Hongjie is quite strategic, "with great ambitions, good plans in the belly, the opportunity to contain the universe, and the ambition to swallow heaven and earth".

The master is the first master of Donghan, Jiang Tianci, the leader of the Xuantian Sect, and his martial arts are above his junior brother Pu Xibai.

Wanyan Hongjie received the news this time that the Zhanlu sword used by Nanyong Yuan Dingtian reappeared in the rivers and lakes, so he came to investigate in person.

In the battle of Zhuxian Town, Yuan Dingtian defeated Wanyan Jingbi, the first fierce general of Donghan, which became a stalk of Donghan's southern expedition.

This is also the reason why Wanyan Hongjie crossed south to Donghan this time and personally investigated Zhan Lujian.

Wanyan Hongjie is known for his ambitions, and his western expedition to Northern Qiwei is famous, and he has made immortal achievements. At this time, the Donghan Emperor Wanyan Zongxiong had the grandeur of looking down on the world, and had been planning the southern expedition for a long time, preparing to annex Nanyong in one fell swoop.

Because Donghan is dominated by cavalry, the Nanyong south of the Huai River has vertical and horizontal rivers, which is not conducive to the in-depth combat of cavalry. On the eve of the southern expedition, Wanyan Hongjie took the opportunity of Zhan Lujian's reappearance in the rivers and lakes to personally visit Nanyong.

If you take the Zhanlu sword by chance, wouldn't it be a great morale, and the whip on the battlefield will be like a broken bamboo, and it will be no problem.

Wanyan Hongjie picked up the "Buddha Top Cloud" on the wooden table next to him, and took a sip into his mouth, the taste was fragrant and mellow.

This "like a pearl is not a pearl, like an eyebrow is not an eyebrow, and the tadpole-shaped tender green tea" is produced from the highest peak of Putuo Mountain, the "Buddha Ding Cloud" of Foding Mountain.

The peak of Putuo Mountain has a very high humidity and extremely low temperature, and the tea grows in the sea of clouds all year round, so it has the reputation of "Buddha top clouds and mist".

Wanyan Hongjie sighed with tea: "This Nanyong Han people really enjoy it, and this tea is indeed timeless and refreshing, and it is really a high-quality tea." ”

The gray-robed middle-aged man next to him said: "This world's famous mountains and temples all produce good tea, the snow buds of Emei Mountain, the Maofeng of Huangshan, the silver needle of Junshan in Dongting Lake, the big red robe of Wuyi Mountain, the cloud tea of Lushan, the white silver needle of Taimu Mountain, and the white tea of Fuding are all famous mountains and famous teas, and the tea is of the highest quality." ”

Wanyan Hongjie said: "Qu Lao, this Nanyong temple people like to chant the wind and the moon, and the folk are also a group of singing and dancing to rise to the level; even the temples of dusk drums, morning bells, chanting scriptures, and chanting Buddha have also formed the custom of planting tea in temples and temples, and no monks and no tea."

This gray-robed middle-aged, dressed as a Confucian student, with a white face and no beard, this person is Qu Wencheng, the chief strategist of Wanyan Hongjie, is a Han expert, and is quite familiar with the customs, rivers and lakes, and temples of Nanyong. I saw him say leisurely:

"Nanyong is a farming people, with a fixed place of residence, and after the 'Shaoxing Peace Conference', life is stable, living and working in peace and contentment, and it is natural to pursue a comfortable and comfortable life. This is not like our Donghan, but a horseback nomad, living in pursuit of water and grass, living in no fixed place, very mobile, not like they will enjoy. ”

Wanyan Hongjie said with a hint of worry on his face: "The fierce and brave Jurchen man, since he captured Bianliang in Kyoto, Beiyong, has also been contaminated with this kind of indulgence for pleasure. ”

Qu Wencheng seemed to be infected by Yan Hongjie's emotions, and sighed: "My Donghan is more advantageous than this Nanyong, and the advantage is nothing more than a powerful iron horse, but the cost of heavy armor equipment is extremely high, and due to the limitation of financial resources, Donghan is only equipped with 15,000 'kidnapping horses' with the strength of the whole country, and the 'Iron Floating Tu' is only 5,000. ”

Wanyan Hongjie said in a deep voice: "Yes, although my loyal and filial piety army is the tiger and wolf division of Donghan, there are only 8,000 kidnappers and horses and 3,000 iron floating slaughter under the tent. ”

Then, Wanyan Hongjie appeared on his face with a sky-high arrogance, and continued:

"Although the number of heavy armored iron horses is limited, what I Donghan rely on is nothing more than the unswerving and courageous fighting spirit, which is not possessed by Nanyong. That's why Beiyong was destroyed by my Donghan. ”

After a pause, Yan Hongjie's expression changed worriedly:

However, after Donghan annexed Beiyong, it was gradually contaminated with a glamorous atmosphere, and gradually there was a style of arrogance and lasciviousness, which corroded the combat effectiveness of Donghan sergeants. ”

Qu Wencheng said leisurely: "What Gongzi said is reasonable, I hope to find the Zhanlu sword used by Yuan Dingtian this time, so as to boost the heart of my Donghan army and completely destroy the morale of Nanyong, so as to achieve the ambition of our emperor to conquer Nanyong." ”

At this moment, a black-clothed man hurriedly came, "Qiyu Gongzi, Sobaru is asking to see you outside the door." ”

This is a temple complex in Putuo Mountain, a courtyard in the north, and the address is extremely hidden.

After Yan Hongjie's trip, it is not appropriate to be overly publicized, so he has already been instructed to go down, and when he goes out, he will be simple.

In order to cover people's eyes and ears, his subordinates are all called, and Wanyan Hongjie is the son. After Yan Hongjie gestured with his hand, the black-clothed man turned around and left.

In a moment.

The gray-robed middle-aged Sobaru came in embarrassment, and was about to bow down to apologize, but Yan Hongjie stopped and said awe-inspiringly:

"Just say it, what's going on?"

Sobaru said in panic: "Qiyu Gongzi, we were ambushed by the enemy's bow and crossbow team in Chaoxia Peak, and the brothers suffered heavy casualties. ”

When Wanyan Hongjie heard this, he was extremely angry, his face was murderous, and he said sharply: "You can't even deal with the caravan's escort, what's the use of me keeping you." ”

Sobaru was stunned and trembling, and his eyes looked at the master Qu Wencheng behind Wanyan Hongjie.

Fortunately, this is the territory of Nanyong, otherwise with Yan Hongjie's temper, Sobalu would have been pulled out and disposed of with a military stick.

Qu Wencheng said: "Childe, now is a special period, it's not too late to deal with it when you return to Donghan, Sobaru, let me ask you, how many people are on the other side, and is anyone following you?"

Since the master spoke, Wanyan Hongjie couldn't say anything, and said sharply: "The military advisor asked you, and you reported it truthfully." ”

Sobaru breathed a sigh of relief and palpitated:

"The number of the other party is not much, but the two leading martial arts are extremely high, I saw a sudden increase in martial arts people on the way here, and the son must be careful. ”

This "Davis Lake" is on Moxin Island opposite Putuo Mountain.

It seems that Zhan Lujian has reappeared in the rivers and lakes, and there are many martial arts people who know the news.

Is this a conspiracy?

A trace of doubt flashed on Wanyan Hongjie's resolute face.

His eyebrows furrowed, and his suspicions were mixed.