Chapter Ninety-Three: Hou Ye's Visit
After Li Hao left, Mu Sheng restrained his smile and asked Mu Ang, "Third brother, what do you want to say about today's events?"
Mu Ang's expression froze, and he hurriedly replied: "Second brother, I think Mr. Li's strategy is very good, if we can do what Mr. Li said, it will definitely be fine." ”
Mu Sheng held the teacup in his hand, and said with a burst of essence in his eyes: "What Mr. Li said is indeed good, but Mr. Li is biased towards people in the rivers and lakes after all. We brothers want to be invincible forever, and that's not enough, we still have something to do to make sure we can. ”
Mu Ang was surprised and asked, "Second brother, how do you say this?" I will listen to the second brother's orders. ”
Mu Sheng nodded with satisfaction and said, "We should spread the news of Xi Zhen's presence in Yunnan to the imperial court in time, and then do our best to protect the Zhenyuan Gang and Huangshan in private." In this way, no matter who wins or loses in the rivers and lakes or the imperial court, we will never be defeated, and we will always be the winners. ”
Mu Ang suddenly realized that the stakes were at stake, and everything was clear.
Mu Sheng whispered to Mu Ang: "In a while, I will write a letter and play it jointly in the name of you and my brother." Then tomorrow you will take the song fold to Beijing on a starry night, hand over our song fold to the Jinluan Palace in person, and explain in detail our countermeasures, so as to seal the secluded mouth of the court first. Then you stay in the capital until we have something to do, and then you come back, so that we can be invincible forever, do you understand?"
Mu Ang hurriedly took the order and said: "Second brother, don't worry, my brother will do it himself, what to say and what not to say, my brother knows very well." ”
Mu Sheng smiled completely at this time, everything was under his control, and he could attack and retreat.
At dawn the next day, Mu Sheng and Li Hao went to Zhenyuan Gang together. On the way, Li Hao asked Mu Ang, and Mu Sheng casually said that he went to the border to inspect military affairs. Li Hao didn't doubt him, so he didn't continue to ask again, and the two, accompanied by the two palace masters, went to Zhenyuan to help together.
Huangshan is practicing swords, and the situation has become more and more severe in recent days, especially the increasing number of some unknown masters, which makes Huangshan's psychological pressure more and more heavy. Fortunately, Xi Zhen left a manuscript of his practice experience, coupled with Huang Shan's insight, and Zhang Jibai's point. After a few days of hard work, Huangshan's martial arts have made great progress, whether it is internal force or swordsmanship, there is a qualitative breakthrough.
The highest level of a swordsman is the unity of man and sword, and the highest level of martial arts is to win without a move. Huang Shan is worthy of being a wizard of martial arts, his moves are becoming more and more weird, and he has begun to gradually abandon the original sword moves, which makes Cai Aliu, who is watching from the sidelines, amazed.
"Gang leader, what kind of swordsmanship are you practicing, how can it be so weird? I, Cai Aliu, am a rough man, although my martial arts are low, but I see that the gang leader's martial arts are getting more and more weird and more and more powerful, I think it is difficult to pass ten moves under you now. ”
Huang Shan's face was not red or breathless, but he smiled faintly and said: "Brother Cai is extremely powerful, this is an innate advantage, which can make up for the shortcomings of slightly weaker internal strength." Your knife skills are calm and your pace is steady, which is also your specialty. As long as you adapt measures to local conditions and practice the set of knife techniques I gave you, I don't think there will be too many people in the rivers and lakes who can hurt you. ”
Cai Aliu was flattered, the most important thing is that on weekdays, Huangshan calls him Deputy Gang Leader Cai, but today he called him Brother Cai. This made Cai Ah Liuliu very excited, the young helper in front of him was not only excellent in martial arts, but also humble in person. Layers of respect once again came to his heart, and Cai Aliu felt more and more that he would definitely have a beautiful career in the future with Huangshan.
At this time, the porter sent a message, saying that it was the visit of Mu Sheng, the Marquis of Xiping, and Huang Shan hurriedly told Cai Aliu that while he was diligent in practicing, he must not lose the things in the gang, especially in the near future, let the gang stay at home as much as possible and go out as much as possible. Cai Aliu took the order and left, and Huang Shan hurried to the hall.
When he came to the living room, Huang Shan saw two people standing and two sitting. One of the people sitting in it had thick eyebrows and big eyes, a stubby beard as strong as a sharp blade, and his eyes were blazing, not angry and arrogant. The arms are short and strong, and this person is dressed in regular clothes, although it is not a precious silk satin, but when worn on him, it gives people a high temperament.
The other person was a man who looked like a weak scholar, and he had the demeanor of everyone in his gestures, and he showed calmness in his smile. The other two stood behind them, their eyes staring coldly straight ahead, their temples bulging high.
Huang Shan concluded that the person was the Marquis of Xiping, and the scholar must be the Marquis of Xiping, and the other two should be the guards of the Hou Mansion. When Huang Shan saw these two guards, he admired in his heart: "This Xiping Marquis Mansion is really talented, these two should be the masters of the inner boxing, even if they are placed on the rivers and lakes, they are also first-class masters." ”
The aura of the four people was strong, and Huang Shan hurriedly saluted: "Cao people Huang Shan, I have seen Master Hou." Hou Ye Weidejia and the border, practice literature and martial arts, Enwei go hand in hand, only to get the Ming border peace and sound, there is Hou Ye in Yunnan, is the blessing of the Ming court, but also the blessing of the people. ”
Mu Sheng got up, raised his hand slightly, and said with a smile: "The Huang gang leader is young and promising, a young hero, and now he is a hot figure in the rivers and lakes. Ben Hou has long wanted to see each other, and now it is even more gratifying to see the Huang Gang leader in a dignified manner!"
Mu Sheng immediately introduced Li Hao and said: "This is Benhou's best friend, Mr. Li Hao." ”
Huang Shan was suddenly surprised, and said secretly in his heart: "This is Li Hao, no wonder, full of elegance, everyone's demeanor, it is none other than this Li Hao." ”
"I have heard Mr. Li's name for a long time, like thunder, often listen to people's flues, Mr. Li's wisdom is brilliant and the leader of the group, and now I see Mr. Li's demeanor, which is enough to comfort the desire of life. The younger generation is a person in the rivers and lakes, and he should have gone to the Hou Mansion to pay a visit, but the Hou Ye and Mr. Li came unexpectedly, and the younger generation was terrified. ”
The three of them exchanged pleasantries, all of which were false and beautiful words about you coming and going, which made Huangshan a little unhappy. He was originally a Jianghu person, and the Jianghu people were originally bold in doing things, and they didn't want to have too much contact with the government, but the Marquis of Xiping was in person, and he had to be patient with his temperament and grievances.
Seeing Huang Shan's expression, Li Hao hurriedly ended his greetings and said: "Huang Gang Leader, I came with Hou Ye today, not in an official capacity, but in a private capacity, to inquire about a thing or two from the Huang Gang Leader. Recently, a large group of masters in the rivers and lakes have gathered in Nanzhao City, either openly or secretly, and the target seems to be your Zhenyuan Gang, I wonder if the Huang Gang leader can tell him directly?"
Huang Shan didn't know the intention of Mu Sheng and Li Hao, so he unconsciously took precautions, but asked calmly: "I don't know what Master Hou and Mr. have to say, I should know everything when I make up my mind." ”
Mu Sheng raised his hand, smiled haughtily and said, "Okay, I like to talk straight like this." I don't know what the relationship between the Huang Gang Leader and Xi Zhen is? It is rumored that Xi Zhen is in your Zhenyuan Gang, I don't know if it's true or not? And you came to Nanzhao City, I don't know what your purpose is? Since you are all bold people, then ask the Huang Gang Leader to explain our doubts, so that I can know how to face the upcoming catastrophe. ”
Mu Sheng said that this was a catastrophe, and it was not an exaggeration to say it. The people of Jianghu originally disdained the constraints of rules and regulations, and were accustomed to their own life, and now they are gathered in Nanzhao City, which will definitely bury uncertain factors for the current quiet Nanzhao.
Huang Shan didn't know why this Xiping Hou suddenly cared about the things in the rivers and lakes, but he always knew that there was a lot of relationship between Li Hao and Dian Cangqiyin. Since he is a person who has a relationship with Qiyin, he must not be a person of right and wrong, and Li Haoxian is famous, and now he is coming with Xipinghou, so he must not do evil things.
Huangshan hesitated, secretly glanced at Li Hao, and just happened to meet Li Hao's gaze towards him. But seeing that Li Hao smiled and didn't say anything, just nodded lightly, Huang Shan's heart was a little more stable.
Okay, just because of the relationship between Li Hao and Qiyin, you might as well take a gamble. After all, just relying on his own ability, if he wants to face the upcoming masters, he will definitely not be able to do it. Xiping Hou raised this question at this time, presumably not without a little preparation, if he could get the help of the Hou Mansion, he should be able to smoothly survive the upcoming crisis.
Huang Shan secretly gritted his teeth and replied: "It's not a secret, Xi Zhen is the family teacher, and the ancestor is no longer in Nanzhao City." As for the book "Hundred Battles and Conspiracy" passed down by the rivers and lakes, the younger generation has never seen it, and they don't know what kind of book it is. ”
Mu Sheng was taken aback, and hurriedly asked, "Ancestor, what does Gang Leader Huang mean is that Xi Zhen is already an immortal?"
Huang Shan nodded, and said with red eyes: "Yes, it's just that everyone doesn't know about it, which is one of the reasons why many people don't dare to rush into my Zhenyuan Gang now." But I think that paper can't contain fire, and sooner or later someone will find out. Therefore, the younger generation can only practice diligently, and will never let the catastrophe mentioned by Hou Ye happen. ”
Mu Sheng listened to this, pondered for a moment, as if he had made a lot of determination, and then asked tentatively: "As far as I know, Ling Shi and Emperor Xianjian Wen are sworn brothers, I wonder if they have ever met in Nanzhao City?"
Huang Shan immediately became alert, this was his mission, it was a top-secret matter, but now Mu Sheng suddenly brought it up. So far, he didn't know what kind of attitude Mu Sheng had in this matter, so Huang Shan's face became more and more difficult to look at.
Seeing this, Mu Sheng hurriedly waved his hand and said, "You don't have to hide it in your heart, the friendship between me and Daguo is not comparable between you and him." Ying Wen was sent to Wuwei Temple by me, and I've been thinking about how to keep him safe. ”
Huang Shan gradually eased up, glanced at Li Hao, Li Hao just smiled and nodded. Huangshan also roughly understands, some things are not legends, it seems that the relationship between Xiping Hou and Wuwei Temple is indeed very good.
However, since this is the case, what is the purpose of Mu Sheng's coming here today? He is the Hou Ye, and the entire Yunnan border is under his jurisdiction, since he knows this, why did he come here today? What kind of purpose does he have? Does he want to unite or what do he want to get out of it? These many questions make Huangshan involuntarily cautious.