【036】Expedition

"Why don't you eat it yourself, if you eat it, he may not show up; Xiao Shizhu sneered and said to her affirmatively: "It's just that we don't know who he is yet?"

"Ah, how do you know?" asked Qiushuang curiously.

Because he explained his background and put the Mojia mark on the medicine bag, it was not a snake to add to it, but he also made a two-handed plan. The first is that you didn't tell me the secret, you really poisoned me, and you wouldn't have left the medicine bag at the scene, you would choose to take it away or destroy it. If it is better to destroy, if you forget, once someone finds out about it, then you can use this medicine bag to blame you as the ink person, so as to clear your suspicion. The second is that if you didn't poison me and told me the secret, then most people will feel that the painting with the mark of the Mo family is too much, and they will no longer suspect the Mo family. Not only that, but I will also feel that someone deliberately framed the Mo family. Either way, the inkman had nothing to do with it. It's just that he didn't expect that I didn't have the same idea as you, and my thinking was stuck in the snake and couldn't get out. Speaking of this, Xiao Shizhu checked the medicine bag in his hand and thought for a while, then asked thoughtfully: "You said you suspect that he is a demon spirit?"

"Yes, because in the underworld, there are only divine souls and demon souls, which can create enchantments, and beast souls and human souls can't do it. Autumn Frost nodded.

"Oh, then I probably know why the killer killed me. Xiao Shizhu got up, handed the poison back to Qiu Shuang, and said, "The demon soul Wu Zhiqi who I am about to go on an expedition must also be an ink master." I have endangered the interests of their fellow disciples, so you will use your hand to destroy me. ”。

"From what he knew about me, he didn't dare to come forward because he knew that I had guards around and it was difficult to approach me. After finishing speaking, he slapped his thigh and shouted: "But I underestimate me too much, am I tempted if I am a woman?" As he spoke, his eyes swept towards Qiushuang's flat chest, and a hint of disgust appeared in his eyes.

But although he shouted so loudly, he couldn't help but think in his heart: "The only people who know my character so well are Yingzhao Lu Wu, Qin Yuan and Tu Wei." Which of them could it be?".

"Then what should I do now?, do you want to check the demon souls in the army?" A trace of worry flashed between Qiu Shuang's eyebrows.

"Don't make a noise about this matter for now, I'll figure it out in private. Xiao Shizhu sat back in his chair again, raised his hand and pinched his eyebrows, and sighed lightly.

Qiushuang couldn't think of a better way, and she couldn't force Xiao Shizhu to eat poison, so she had to nod and get up to leave.

As soon as Qiushuang left, Xiao Shizhu remembered another thing, and hurriedly asked people to summon five thousand households.

After the five thousand households trotted all the way to the big tent of the Chinese army, Xiao Shizhu asked them to sit down.

"This time, the Ghost Mother sent us ten warships, but I asked someone to buy five civilian ships, which means that we have fifteen warships. That's how I'm assigned, I manage my flagship Kogi. Xiao Shizhu took out the list of supplies given to him by Chunyun from his arms, and said while looking at it: "I took a look at this newly built ship well, and it will be my flagship." I myself took five hundred and sixty sergeants and got on this ship. ”。

"The three warships, the Yimu, the Binghuo, and the Dinghuo, will be handed over to you to manage the loess, and you will bring 1,680 soldiers. ”。 Xiao Shizhu walked in front of the loess who had already stood up and had a pimpled face full of horizontal flesh, stretched out his hand and gently pressed the other party to sit down, smiled indifferently, and said: "There is no need to stand up all the time in a meeting, give you a chair to let you sit and say." The left wing of the flagship will please, loess thousand households!". A simple sentence not only amused the other thousands of households, but also immediately won their favor.

"And the Wutu, Jitu, and Gengjin were managed by Aoki Chito with 1,680 soldiers. ”。 Xiao Shizhu walked under the loess, in front of the middle-aged man who was tall and thin, with two eyebrows raised on his face, nodded and said, "If you have worked hard Aoki Qianhu, the right wing of my flagship will be handed over to you at that time." ”。

"Rest assured, Shogun!" Aoki said to him.

"Xuanshui Qianhu, is the forward general interested?" Xiao Shizhu smiled and walked to the opposite side of the loess, the young man with big shoulders and round waist, a pair of arms like iron rods, and two eyes like copper bells, asked with great interest: "If you are interested, the three ships of Xinjin, Renshui and Guishui will give you, and you will lead 1,680 soldiers in the same way, but I will equip your ship with a swarm of bees, or the kind of hundred tigers running together in a hundred bursts." ”。

"Really?" Xuanshui, who was a little excited, both sides lit up and stood up at once. After staying in the underworld for a long time, everyone knows that this kind of cluster rocket, called a swarm of bees, can effectively weaken the enemy in war.

"Of course, why am I lying to you?" Xiao Shizhu nodded affirmatively.

"Okay, I'll do it!" Xuan Shui patted his chest and responded in one gulp.

"As for the five civilian ships, I plan to hand them over to Chihuo and Platinum. Xiao Shizhu's gaze immediately fell on the face of the purple-black broad-faced, bearded and red-haired man, and said slowly: "Before I came, Chunyun gave me a brief introduction to you, she said that Chihuo is a good player in defensive warfare, or a sharpshooter, you can hit a hundred shots within a hundred zhang, and I am too relieved to hand over the rear to you." ”。 After finishing speaking, he turned his head to look at the young soul sitting under Chihuo, who looked like he was no more than twenty-eight years old, with dragon eyebrows and phoenix eyes, and bright teeth and red lips, and said: "Bai Jin Qianhu is a well-known and stable among you, and he never takes risks, you and Chihuo manage the five civilian ships in the rear together, I will be more at ease." ”。

"General, why do we manage the civilian ships?" Xiao Shizhu had just finished speaking, and Chihuo stood up and shouted unconvinced: "I also want to be a vanguard army." ”。

"You're underestimating these five civilian ships. Xiao Shizhu smiled, helped him to sit down, and said, "There are supplies on it, as well as our ace troops." In addition, Lu Wu, you must also know that he will manage the civilian ships with you at that time. ”。

As soon as these words came out, the five thousand households couldn't help but sigh. It's not that the four words of the ace army make them make a fuss, but the word Lu Wu makes them surprised. A few days ago, they saw Ying calling Brother Xiao Shizhu, which had already made them very uneasy, and today there is another Lu Wu. Even if they are outdated divine servants, these two demon spirits are still a little famous in the underworld.

"Alright, he'll come to the camp in a few days with a new weapon and teach you how to use it or something. Before they could recover from their shock, Xiao Shizhu said again: "Let me talk about the tactics at that time, as well as my plan." ”......

Twenty-five days later, at the gate of the Ghost Mother Palace.

An old lady with silver hair stood outside the palace gate. The old man was dressed in gray cloth, his figure was rickety, and the vicissitudes of time were deeply buried in his sunken eyes. Crested cane in his hand.

Although she was already old, she still walked vigorously, and walked to the palace gate in three or two steps; when the guards saw the cane in her hand, they hurriedly saluted and said, "Lord Xia Xing!" Who would have thought that Xia Xing, one of the four female officials of the Ghost Mother Country, was actually an old lady with few teeth.

The old lady pursed her lips and smiled at them, bowed her head slightly, and went straight to the palace.

Half an hour later, Xia Xing stood on the Vientiane Hall in the inner courtyard. After wearing a full robe to the ghost mother sitting on it, he knelt down and kowtowed, "My lord is blessed." ”。 Her voice was full of energy, and it was incompatible with her old appearance.

"Get up and speak. The ghost mother smiled slightly and said, "I've been fortunate to have suffered you in the past few years." ”。

"It's my duty to serve you. After Xia Xing stood up, he asked the ghost mother, "I don't know why my lord suddenly recalled me?

"It's coming. The ghost mother stared at the wrinkles on Xia Xing's forehead, and said slowly: "And there is no need to guard against Wu Zhiqi in the future, tomorrow will be his death." ”。

"Has Xiao Shizhu gone on the expedition?" Xia Xing heard this, and returned after a little thought. As early as when she was guarding the eastern defense line, she heard that there was a little ghost named Xiao Shizhu in the country. Three or two to find out the secret envoy of the ghost kingdom placed next to the ghost mother, not to mention, but also put forward a high argument in the court.

Xia Xing had also heard of this high-mindedness, and since Xiao Shizhu was not born in the army, he had never led soldiers before. But she was also surprised by such a unique vision and insight.

"Yes, today he will go out with his army. The ghost mother stood up as she spoke, slowly walked down the high platform, and after standing still in front of Xia Xing, she said lightly: "There is another thing to summon you back, who is the demon soul that wants Xiao Shizhu's life? After all, solving cases is what your old man is best at." ”。 As he spoke, he took out a book from his sleeve and handed it to Xia Xing.

Xia Xing took it with both hands and unfolded it to take a look. The handwriting on it is delicate and elegant, and there is a delicate atmosphere between the strokes, and at a glance, you can see that this is written by Qiushuang.

"Ink Scholar?" After reading the above description, Xia Xing raised his head and looked at the ghost mother with doubts in his eyes.

"That's what Autumn Frost said. The ghost mother nodded her head and said, "But it seems that thousands of years ago, the Mo family was exterminated by the Emperor of the Northern Yin Dynasty." At this time, there must be a resurgence of the ashes, and there must be a hidden story back then. I don't care about anything else, find out the ghost who wants to harm Xiao Shizhu, and punish him severely. ”。

"No. Xia Xing gave her a hand......

At this moment, the wharf of the military port is crowded with people, waving flags. The 5,600 soldiers of Dongchengwei and 1,000 civilian soldiers gathered on the dock, lined up and ready to go.

Xiao Shizhu stood tall on the point general's platform, looking down at the soldiers under the stage, and had a fluttering feeling. He cleared his throat and said in a loud voice, "Soldiers, I don't have anything to say before I go on the expedition. But the ghost mother rewarded me with fifty copper coins to measure the good fortune. If I roll the coin now, and the sun side is up, the battle will be won. If the sun is facing down, this battle will be lost. ”。

After speaking, two sturdy sergeants brought a long case and placed it in front of him. He took out fifty copper coins, smiled and threw them lightly on the table.

The hearts of the soldiers all rose to their throats with his gentle throw.

The copper coins landed on the desk with a clatter, and after a continuous metal collision, all the sergeants held their breath.

"Hahaha. As the copper coins settled, Xiao Shizhu pretended to look at it, and then shouted: "God wants him to die, all with the sun side up." ”。 Then he waved his hand and asked the sergeant to carry the table and show it to the soldiers.

When the case was spared in the team, the soldiers who were still suspicious and worried suddenly had high morale, and shouted in their mouths: "Fight for the ghost mother and eliminate Wu Zhiqi!" Everyone was excited and cheered.

"Your Excellency. Following him, King Kong stepped forward and asked him, "How did you do that fifty coins are all facing up?" He could see it clearly just now, it was true that all the coins were facing upwards without exception, and Xiao Shizhu didn't do anything at all.

"It's simple. Xiao Shizhu turned his head and whispered in his ear: "I'll ask the Mint Bureau to make me fifty coins with both sides of the sun." ”。 After saying that, he showed a sly smile.

"Aren't you a liar?" Surprised, King Kong scolded in a deep voice.

"If you can raise morale, why do you care so much? I call this a white lie, learn it. After Xiao Shizhu glared at him, he took out the sword on his waist to destroy the moon, pointed ahead, and said loudly to the army: "Board the ship, follow me to destroy Wu Zhiqi!"