Cicadas, praying mantises, and yellow finch

Those black snakes kept writhing on the ground, and the fire on the ground was splashing, like fireworks set off during the New Year in Chang'an City.

But today's fireworks, in the eyes of Jiang Ming and the soldiers, are many times more gorgeous than the fireworks in Chang'an City.

Watching the snakes keep their heads raised in the traps they had set, spitting bright red hyacinths, they opened their mouths wide and seemed to be in great pain.

The more this happened, the more Jiang Ming and the soldiers became, and even many soldiers left tears.

What a humiliation it is for the brothers who came from the battlefield together not to die under the enemy's spear, but to die under the venom of the snake. Today, they have finally avenged their brothers.

For these people who have been soldiers for most of their lives, it is not a humiliation not to be able to shroud in horse leather.

Maybe they had thought of a lot of ways to die, maybe they would have spears stuck in their bodies, and then one person would pounce on them, hugging a group of people, and buying time for their brother's retreat.

Just thinking about it makes my blood boil.

But it backfired, they were just lightly bitten by these cold-blooded beasts, and they couldn't do anything!

He Jiao, as the Supreme Elder of the Xuan Snake Department, led the snakes all the way north, he originally looked down on a few little cubs of the Holy Dynasty, but he didn't expect to fall for this guy's tricks today.

If you go back like this, how can you have the face to see the chief Hei Yu, not to mention that I don't know how the prince of Zhannan will punish him.

Seeing that more than half of the snakes were broken, the air was filled with the smell of burnt snake meat, his face twitched, his lips were white, his eyes were full of anger, his fists were clenched tightly, and he smashed his fist on the fence of the city wall, and a lot of powder fell from the city gate.

If it weren't for the fear of being implicated too much, and the fear that Jiang Ming would have a master by his side to protect him, he would have jumped down from the city gate and tore the white-clothed general apart.

Now, the only thing he could do was to watch the treasures he brought with him being burned, and then look at Jiang Ming through gritted teeth.

Through the firelight, Jiang Ming faintly waved at him.

......

The ancestor of the Han family was restless, his face was full of anxiety, and the wrinkles and brows on his face were a little deeper.

Yoo Seung-lang sat on the side and drank tea, always with a faint smile on his face, as if all this had nothing to do with him.

The ancestor of the Han family wanted to speak several times, but was interrupted by Liu Chenglang's action of pouring tea.

Eventually, he put the teacup on the table and stood up with a bang.

"Mr. Liu, this Jiang Ming broke the snake group, how is this north gate good?"

He seemed impatient, pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back.

Liu Chenglang still had a faint smile on his face, sipping his tea.

He glanced at the ancestor of the Han family, who was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, and then said lightly: "But if some snakes die, how can it be related to the North Gate, or even the survival of the land?"

The ancestor of the Han family immediately replied: "But this north gate has been in He Jiao's hands since a few days ago, and now that he is defeated, how can he defend it?"

Liu Chenglang looked like an old god was there, and the ancestor of the Han family glanced at him, and then asked in a deep voice: "What does Mr. mean by this, could it be that Mr. has a plan?"

Liu Chenglang pushed the wheelchair to the door, and Wang Huihai, who was leaning against the door, suddenly stood up straight.

"Ancestor, haven't you always been afraid that this old man He Jiao will be anti-guest-oriented? This is a good thing, why are you still so anxious?"

The ancestor of the Han family looked at him, and then said: "That's what I said, but after all, he is helping my Han family guard the city gate, and if he loses, it will naturally be my Han family." ”

Yoo Seung-lang nodded and looked at the ground.

Two ants on the ground were carrying a small white object, presumably the grain they had found.

The two ants worked together to move the white particles out of the door and slowly move towards the nest.

When they were about to get to the nest, they suddenly stopped.

One of the ants saw his companion resting, and immediately showed his infinite potential, carrying the food back to the nest alone.

The rest of the ants circled around the door of the nest, but never had the courage to go in.

Eventually, it could only continue to forage for food in frustration.

Seeing this scene, Liu Chenglang smiled, and then shook his head slightly.

The ancestor of the Han family naturally didn't observe the ants, and now he was anxious!

"What are you laughing at, sir?" he said, dissatisfied.

"You said it all, he is helping your Han family!"

Before the ancestor of the Han family could react, Liu Chenglang tidied up the clothes on his upper body, and said slowly: "He can help the Han family, or he can help them with the Xuan Snake Department, or even the Earth Lin Department." ”

The ancestor of the Han family was stunned for a moment, slightly surprised, and looked down, just in front of Liu Chenglang's eyes like poisonous snakes.

He understood at this time, and he knew what Yoo Seunglang meant.

No matter how shrewd and He Jiao fight, in the end, it will consume the enemy's strength.

"But if He Jiao is defeated, then what should we do?"

Liu Chenglang looked at the ancestor of the Han family with some hatred, and finally sighed and said: "If you really want to resist to the end, why care about this city and place." As the saying goes, money can make ghosts grind, as long as you have enough interests, why worry about no soldiers, why worry about no land?"

The ancestor of the Han family had never thought of giving up Yuedi, and when he heard this, he was naturally shocked in his heart.

"Does that gentleman mean that we give up and not resist?"

Hearing this, Yoo Seung-lang turned his wheelchair and returned to the house.

"How is that possible?"

He carefully looked at his slender and slender hand and said: "If you want a piece of land, a force, then your enemy is not only any party, anyone who has a desire for power is your enemy!"

The ancestor of the Han family suddenly realized, and the worry on his face completely disappeared.

He bowed to Liu Chenglang and said, "The old man has been taught, thank you, sir." ”

He already knew what Liu Chenglang meant, not only would he not worry, but he would hand over the entire north gate to He Jiao.

Now that he had the answer, it was getting late at this time, and it was inconvenient for him to stay longer, so he wanted to raise his legs and go out, but he was stopped by Liu Chenglang again.

"There is one thing that the ancestor should pay attention to. ”

The ancestor of the Han family turned around and immediately said, "Sir, but it doesn't hurt to say it!"

"This snake venom is unique to the southern seas, and I bought herbs that have a relieving effect on snake venom in several nearby places, I can't believe that Jiang Ming will attack us when the soldier's snake venom is not finished. ”

Liu Chenglang paused, and then said: "And I heard from the spies that although these soldiers are weak, they also have a certain combat ability. ”

"This is an extremely unreasonable thing. ”

Liu Chenglang said this, so he didn't go any further, he knew that the ancestor of the Han family was a smart person, and some questions could be solved at once.

The ancestor of the Han family thought about it, didn't look back, and stepped out of the threshold with one foot, and then the voice came.

"I'll give my husband an explanation. ”

When Liu Chenglang heard this, he nodded with satisfaction.

......

As soon as the ancestor of the Han family left, a person turned out from behind the curtain, a middle-aged man in a green shirt.

Since Lu Jiangqiao gathered in Yuezhou City, he has almost become an idler, just like Liu Chenglang.

Liu Chenglang is okay, at least Lin Fufeng and Qin Hai will respect his opinion, as for him, he has completely become an idler.

"This Han family ancestor is not too stupid!" he said the first thing he said from behind the curtain.

Liu Chenglang and Lu Jiangqiao got along, both knew each other's goals and admired each other's decisions, and the two became friends who almost talked about everything.

"Where do you see he's not stupid?" asked Yoo Seunglang with a smile.

Lu Jiangqiao sat down, took a clean cup, poured himself a cup of tea, and then said with a smile: "Isn't it smart for him to give you an explanation, instead of giving He Jiao an explanation?"

Liu Chenglang glanced at him and did not speak.

"At the beginning, He Jiao took advantage of the wine and gave you and me, Qin Hai and Lin Fufeng an antidote each. But it seems that the Han family was given dozens of antidotes. This Jiang Ming found a way to detoxify so quickly, he must have obtained an antidote. Pushing the ingredients through the antidote, which is not difficult for the physicians of the pilgrimage. ”

Liu Chenglang looked at him, and he felt that Lu Jiangqiao had understood him more and more recently.

"It's impossible for you to leak the antidote, as for Lin Fufeng and He Jiao, as well as his immediate family members of the Han family, almost all of them can be ruled out. The rest is Qin Hai, me, and the extra antidote in his hand. ”

"His explanation to you is not to find out who gave the antidote, but to arrest those around you who may have fornicated with the Holy Pilgrimage. ”

The Lujiang Bridge was loud.

"This is what you want, and it is also his explanation to you! As for He Jiao's success or failure, you won't care!"

After hearing this, Liu Chenglang looked at Lu Jiangqiao and clapped his hands and smiled: "It's a pity!"

Lu Jiangqiao was stunned, could it be that his analysis was wrong?

"What a pity?"

Liu Chenglang's eyebrows were full of smiles when he looked at Lu Jiangqiao, but he didn't speak.

Lu Jiangqiao smiled slightly, and asked himself: "It's a pity that I'm not a daughter?"

Liu Chenglang's face changed suddenly, but he quickly covered it up.

The two chatted casually, and Lu Jiangqiao didn't know why Liu Chenglang suddenly lost interest, so he left.

Since Lu Jiangqiao left, Liu Chenglang sat alone in front of the window.

He sighed slightly, Yue'er Zhengming, there was such a woman who understood him at the beginning.

In front of the desk, there is a bowl of tofu brain, which is steaming.

What was unaccustomed to eating at the time has now become an indispensable food.

Most people are like this, they don't cherish it when they are in front of them, but they have to wait for those people to disappear before they live like her.

......

From Yuezhou City to the south, although the terrain is getting lower and lower, the mountains are endless.

On the top of a hill, a woman in black stood in the wind.

Han Yan'er was wearing a black power suit, her hair hanging down from her ears, and she stood respectfully behind the woman in black.

"Master. ”

Her lips lifted slightly, and she exclaimed softly.

"You're here?" said the woman in black, a little hoarse.

"Hmm. Han Yan'er replied softly.

The woman in black looked at the bright moon in the sky, the wind seemed to be a little strong, and she tightened her clothes.

"I've worked hard for you lately, and I've asked you to visit the enemy camp, buy herbs, and observe the strangeness in the city at any time. The woman in black's voice was soft, with a little tenderness.

Han Yan'er's heart tightened, in the past, the master looked like a strict master in front of them, and it seemed that in her world, she only cared about the task and the Han family. Other than that, there is nothing.

"Master......" Han Yan'er shouted.

The woman in black waved her hand.

"Yan'er, how many years have you been with me?" the woman in black asked.

"Back to Master's words, the apprentice has been following you for twelve years. ”

The woman in black turned around, a hint of exhaustion on her face.

"When I first met you, you were only seven years old, and now, in a blink of an eye, you have come out and fallen so brightly, and you have reached the age of peach and plum (nineteen or twenty). ”

The woman in black gently stroked Han Yan'er's face, as if she was holding a delicate porcelain doll.

"A lot of girls, cardamom are married, and at your age, children will play soy sauce. ”

The woman smiled faintly and lowered her hand.

"After all, it's the Master who doesn't care about you. The woman's words were filled with concern and remorse.

"Master......" Han Yan'er was a little surprised and panicked, not knowing why Master had changed so much today.

"You, it's time to get married, find a wishful man, live the rest of your life well, and stop fighting and killing. ”

Han Yan'er immediately knelt down, tears in her eyes.

"No, Master, the disciple is willing to serve Master forever. ”

The woman smiled, touched Han Yan'er's head and said, "What nonsense, you always have to get married, and when the war is over, you won't guard the master." ”

"Master, whether he is a general, a scholar, or a commoner, although you have been an orphan since you were a child, Master is just like your mother, and you must have a courtesy to get married. Master, I want to hand you over to him with my own hands, Master wants to see what kind of person he is, who can make my Yan'er fall in love. The woman in black had a gentle voice.

Han Yan'er knelt on the ground, crying silently.

"Yan'er doesn't have anyone she likes, Yan'er is willing to serve the master forever. ”

The woman in black helped Han Yan'er up and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes for her.

"What are you talking about? Master is old, if Master was as brave as you when he was young, he wouldn't be like now. Women, in fact, don't have to be weak men. But if there is a man to lean on, it is also wonderful. ”

She didn't look at Han Yan'er, she turned around, and seemed to be wiping away tears.

"If you have to rely on, who wants to be strong, a woman's strength is just forced out!"

Han Yan'er stood silent.

"I'm guessing he's a general?" said the woman in black suddenly.

Han Yan'er opened her mouth in surprise and didn't speak, which was a tacit acquiescence.

"He is still a general of the Holy Dynasty, and he is now in the camp of Nanfeng. The woman continued, but there was no persecution.

Han Yan'er was stunned for a moment, and said, "Master......" turned her head a little shyly, and the night happened to block her crimson cheeks.

When the woman saw her apprentice's appearance, she sighed and said, "It's not good for you to like anyone, but you like an enemy." ”

Han Yan'er heard Master's tone coldly, and immediately said urgently: "Master!"

The woman in black patted her on the shoulder and said, "Silly child, it's okay, Master, just ask you, and I won't do anything." ”

Then a trace of worry appeared on the face of the woman in black.

"Just ......"

Han Yan'er immediately asked, "Just what?"

"It's just that, in the past two days, the old man of He Jiao is going to take his snake sons and grandsons to take revenge, and he plans to pass through Mengxi Valley at night and attack Nanfeng directly, you have to tell your lover to pay attention. ”

"Don't get bitten by poisonous snakes, that's a big problem!"

Han Yan'er looked at her master, her eyes were full of emotion, and she nodded.

......

After the ancestor of the Han family went back, he began to check the pills, and naturally found Han Yan'er.

He is also a smart person, he didn't startle the snake, he went to talk to Liu Chenglang first, and waited for Liu Chenglang's reply.

After Liu Chenglang found out, he lowered his posture and went to comfort He Jiao.

He Jiao lost half of the snake, and he was worried that Jiang Ming had no choice, and when he saw Liu Chenglang coming, he no longer blushed at him, but asked Liu Chenglang if he had any way to surprise attack Nanfeng once, and he wanted to take revenge.

Liu Chenglang thought about it, and then said to He Jiao: "Mr. He, there is a shortcut between this Nanfeng and Yuezhou City, and you can only cross it alone. It usually takes three days to cross the city from Nanfeng Road, but after that road, it only takes one night to kill Nanfeng, and the opponent is caught off guard!"

Liu Chenglang said, He Jiao's eyes lit up.

"But...... ”

Seeing Liu Chenglang pause, He Jiao immediately asked, "But what?

He Jiao wanted to get back to the field, and he was unwilling to let go of any clues, and even changed his name for Liu Chenglang.

Liu Chenglang seemed to be very embarrassed, so he said: "But that trail is to pass through a valley, called Dream Valley, which is very narrow, if someone is attacked, it will be a dilemma!"

He Jiao suddenly stroked his palms and laughed: "Mr. is too worried, if it is a person, it must be in a dilemma, but I am carrying a snake, then there is no such concern, snakes are much more flexible than people!"

Liu Chenglang suddenly realized, patted his head and said, "Yes, my elm head almost forgot." People went for fear of being attacked, but the snake went, and before anyone else could come up, it was bitten to death. After speaking, he looked ashamed.

He Jiao knew the trail, so he planned to take it by surprise, and when he thought of being able to take revenge, his attitude towards Liu Chenglang was a little better.

The two chatted casually for a while, and Liu Chenglang found a reason to leave.

When the door closed, a sneer appeared on He Jiao's face: "Hmph, the white-clothed prime minister, not worthy of the name!"

......

Ryu Seung-lang returned to the mansion.

The faint fragrance of tea came, and sure enough, Lu Jiangqiao had already prepared tea.

"How's it going, you've found the praying mantis, how is the cicada?"

Liu Chenglang sat in a wheelchair and said with a faint smile: "This cicada will be obedient, but whether this praying mantis will be present or not, it depends on two words." ”

"Hey!" Liu Chenglang sighed.

Lu Jiangqiao squinted and said, "If the praying mantis doesn't come, it will definitely be hit hard, and it's not bad." ”

Liu Chenglang's fingers kept clicking on the armrest of the wheelchair, as if he was calculating something, and finally he shook his head and said, "If the praying mantis doesn't come, it's not fun." Moreover, if the surprise attack is successful, this He Jiao will be even more proud. ”

"I can't see someone as proud as him!" added Yoo Seunglang.

Lu Jiangqiao said with a smile: "Then what's so difficult about this? If the praying mantis comes, we will look for the yellow finch, and if the praying mantis does not come, our yellow finch will become a praying mantis." ”

Liu Chenglang was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "Haha, yes, thanks to Brother Liu's reminder!"

"But who is the right person for this yellow finch?"

Liu Chenglang looked unfathomable.

"Who should be this yellow finch, it will give his Han family a headache. The two of us are just idlers, and what happens has nothing to do with us!"

As he spoke, he raised his teacup towards Lu Jiangqiao.

Lu Jiangqiao stroked his beard, shook the teacup towards Liu Chenglang in the air, and the two drank it all at the same time!