Chapter 10, Section 8 Behind the Scenes
Regarding Zhou Lingfeng's inattention, Xiao Fei once again understood. Reluctantly, he took out the fire fold from his bosom, blew it out, and then lit the candle on the table. Sure enough, Zhou Lingfeng was sitting opposite with his legs crossed, shaking the wine gourd that never left his body in his hand, and sipping from time to time.
"What's going on with that 'little judge' Song Ping outside? Listening to Jin Yiwei's words, he seems to have something to do with General Leng. ”
Ignoring that Zhou Lingfeng was not in a proper shape, Xiao Fei directly asked the question he wanted to know, he knew that these news from the rivers and lakes would not be difficult for this third junior brother, well, or the fourth junior brother.
"Song Ping, the brushwork used, is the same as General Leng, from a school of rivers and lakes that has long declined, and there is more or less incense between the two. Twenty years ago, Song Ping took refuge in General Leng, and once became a partial general, and then General Leng went into hiding, but he was exiled for some reason, and now he has joined the Hanging Ice Sect and is one of the leaders of the local rudder. ”
Sure enough, Zhou Shaoxia, who had a wide range of friends, did not disappoint Xiao Fei, and this kind of news came as soon as he opened his mouth.
"Is he still in contact with the old man?" Xiao Fei then asked.
"Old man" refers to General Leng, that is, Leng Qiuhe's adoptive father Leng Xuan, Xiao Fei and the others from Leng Qiuhe, it is not an exaggeration to call "old man".
"Of course," Zhou Lingfeng nodded, "Since the old man is no longer in the officialdom, it is not taboo for Song Ping to have some dealings with him as a figure in the rivers and lakes." In fact, no one can underestimate the status and influence of the old man in the rivers and lakes of the Northland. And Song Ping, the reason why he can eat well in the north is also because he looks at the old man's face in all aspects. ”
"Oh, that makes sense. Xiao Fei straightened out a lot of thoughts through Zhou Lingfeng's explanation, "However, the conflict between him and Jinyiwei ......"
"Hey, what are you doing with this mind!" Zhou Lingfeng raised the wine gourd and took a big sip of wine, wiped the wine stains on his mouth and said, "Do you really think that this old boy Song Ping is so impulsive? Just like that Zhang Baihu said, too impulsive will not live long." He made an appointment with Jinyiwei to show others, didn't he say it himself, he couldn't explain to the above if he didn't do it, and his 'little judge' would also lose face in the rivers and lakes. Hehe, this Zhang Baihu is also a wonderful person, and he actually accompanied him to act. ”
"Hehe, in the Northland, even Jinyiwei's style of doing things has become a lot gentler. ”
Xiao Fei thought it was funny.
"It's not funny, brother. Zhou Lingfeng shook his head, stuffed the wine gourd into the stopper, and hung it back on his waist, "In the Northland, if you stay longer, you will know that there is only one voice here, and that is General Leng's voice." The government, the rivers and lakes, and the common people ...... Even the Jinyi Guard, who only obeyed the emperor's orders, had to obey this voice. ”
"Sizzle!" Xiao Fei gasped, to what extent did this Leng General reach the level of fame and power in the North? The Zhu Ming Imperial Court actually allowed this situation to exist? This is also incredible, even the Jinyi Guard has to look at him here!
"Hehe, senior brother, don't think too much and too complicated. All the actions of the old man, Jinyiwei will not hide them, and they will report to the court according to the truth. This is the great strategy of the Northland, because only the old man can sit here to ensure the peace of the Northland border for decades. This is also the emperor's trust in the old man, and it is also the rope that the old man is bound by himself--- he can't do without here. ”
Zhou Lingfeng's words were full of admiration for Leng Xuan, and Xiao Fei also felt that he admired this elder who had never met more and more, since he had come here, it seemed necessary to find time to visit this legendary figure of the Ming military.
"Okay, let's not talk about the old man. Xiao Fei waved his hand, "What's the situation over there in Leng Qiuhe now?"
"This kid's hair has been turning gray lately," Zhou Lingfeng pouted and said, "I don't know what kind of ecstasy soup the Zhu family father and son poured into him, this kid is so desperate for the imperial court! The current northern land is a big whirlpool, and anyone who comes here is accidentally broken to pieces! Qiuhe is now hiding in a very secret place with that person, and no one can find it, except me," Speaking of which, Zhou Lingfeng spread his hands, as if he didn't want to take possession of this honor," On weekdays, it was I who went to deliver food to them, as well as send messages to Shen Jian and Situ seniors. ”
"So that's the case, this kid Qiuhe is finally cautious, I thought he was as bold as before, hehe. Xiao Fei said with a smile.
Zhou Lingfeng heard this, and also said with a smile: "This is his strategy, since he fled on the rivers and lakes, Leng Qiuhe has been plotting constantly, either openly attacking or secretly fleeing, and all kinds of tricks have emerged one after another, which makes these forces quite a headache." Even when he arrived in the north, at the beginning, he also organized some local troops and some righteous people in the rivers and lakes, and fought several big battles with the holy martial arts sect, Feixuelou and other forces in the rivers and lakes, and both sides were killed and wounded. Last month, he suddenly disappeared, changed his previous style of never suffering losses, and honestly started to shrink his head turtle, even the martial arts decents who wanted to help couldn't find them, which made these hostile forces panic all of a sudden, and there was a lot of friction between each other, and contradictions arose. ”
"Adapting to change is indeed the best way in desperation," Xiao Fei said with a smile, "It's just that the place where they hide is absolutely safe?"
Zhou Lingfeng hehehe, he winked at Xiao Fei, "Don't worry, it's absolutely safe!"
"Needless to say, I already know where he's hiding. Xiao Fei smiled brightly, "Alas, this guy is really worry-free!"
"Hahahaha, if you are a senior brother, I know I can't hide it from you!"
Zhou Lingfeng stroked his palms and laughed.
Afraid of alarming the guests in other rooms, Xiao Fei hurriedly made a silent gesture to Zhou Lingfeng.
"Shen Jian gave me a one-word message through the 'Jinghong Gate' before, what is going on?" Xiao Fei suddenly remembered this headless message, and he didn't see how critical the situation was.
"Because recently, Senior Situ discovered that someone was hiding among the decent people in martial arts who had already made their stance clear, with bad intentions. But at the moment, I can't doubt anyone, so I can only secretly ask me to inform Qiuhe to continue hiding, and at the same time ask for help from you, senior brother, to see if you can find out these sinister people. ”
Zhou Lingfeng told the cause of the incident.
"What does General Leng mean?" Xiao Fei asked.
"Old Man Leng naturally won't abandon Qiuhe, but his reputation in the Northland has now become a burden, and once there is any wind and grass in the Leng Mansion, it will spread all over the Northland in less than half an hour, not to mention the forces that have already been eyeing him. Therefore, he can only sit in the cold mansion now and attract the attention of all parties. Zhou Lingfeng said helplessly.
Xiao Fei smiled bitterly, "In other words, the two hardest stones on our side, the two old and strong boulders, were offered in the hall by the Leng Qiu River and made mud bodhisattvas." Motionless and allowing all forces to snoop, so that he Leng Qiuhe can hide behind the scenes?"
Zhou Lingfeng nodded and gave a thumbs up, "Senior brother is wise, in a word!"
"It seems that I can only do his wish Leng Qiuhe, hide behind him, and be that annoying yellow finch. Xiao Fei said helplessly, this is also the strategy he made before leaving the Xiao family.
"What Senior Brother said is that this is the result of our discussion, and this is also the most advantageous method for us at present. Situ Chao and Leng Xuan, the two seniors, are in the open, attracting everyone's attention, and at a critical time, they can let people pretend to be Qiuhe and that person; Qiuhe and the two are hiding in the shadows, waiting for the opportunity to move; Senior brother, you are hiding behind all of us, giving advice. As for my Lao Zhou, then work harder and deliver the news specifically for you, after all, this kind of thing can't be completely handed over to outsiders. Zhou Lingfeng put away his posture and said seriously.
Xiao Fei knew that the "person" Zhou Lingfeng said referred to the crown prince Zhu Jianshen, and the last "outsider" referred to Jinghongmen. Xiao Fei has no opinion on such an arrangement.
After pondering for a moment in his heart, Xiao Fei said, "In order to cooperate with this plan, I will advance another seventy or eighty miles north, but I will definitely not show up unless I have to." ”
"Hehe, it's still Senior Brother who knows that he feels distressed, so that my Lao Zhou doesn't have to run so many unjust roads. ”
Zhou Lingfeng said with a smile, this style made Xiao Fei frown, and then said a few words seriously!
"Also, if it's okay, you should also move around less and don't attract the attention of those who care. Xiao Fei cautiously told Zhou Lingfeng.
"Hey, my senior brother, your old man still likes to worry about it so much!" Zhou Lingfeng complained loudly, "You don't know, if my old Zhou stops one day and stays where honestly without moving, then it will attract people's attention!
Hearing Zhou Lingfeng's chatter, Xiao Fei rubbed his brows vigorously with his right hand. This Leng Qiuhe grew into a crooked talent, blaming himself for having too much influence on him back then, and he admitted it. But Zhou Lingfeng's virtue has nothing to do with himself!
After making great efforts to stabilize his emotions, Xiao Fei once again seriously thought about the plan made by Leng Qiuhe, thinking that there were still loopholes in it, "Ling Feng, you have something to say to me, don't you explain it to me." ”
"No, I've already said what I should say and what I shouldn't say. ”
Zhou Lingfeng spread his hands, indicating that he was very innocent.
"Zhou Lingfeng, your kid's wings are stiff, and now you have learned to play sloppy with me!" Xiao Fei's eyes widened, "In Leng Qiuhe's plan, there must be such a rule: he and that person, when everyone can't open the situation, will take the initiative to show up and attract everyone's attention." And, if I'm not mistaken, he'll definitely explain it to you, and if you can't do it, get out as soon as possible, and leave that person alone!"
Indeed, he said such things. Zhou Lingfeng did not shirk and admitted directly. He wondered how people like Xiao Fei and Leng Qiuhe could be so thoughtful.
"Why don't you tell me this?" Xiao Fei knew that Leng Qiuhe's words were absolutely unacceptable in the eyes of Zhou Lingfeng, who had always been enthusiastic and righteous, no matter whether that person was the prince or not, as long as he had drunk with Zhou Lingfeng, he would not be able to die without help.
Zhou Lingfeng saw that his senior brother really had the intention of blaming, so he couldn't help but bow his head and said, "It's that kid from Qiuhe, he said, he said to keep it secret." ”
", do you need to keep it a secret from me?!" Of course, Xiao Fei could see his careful thoughts, and he didn't break it, his voice softened and continued to ask, "You didn't say anything about this, and you didn't say anything to Second Uncle Situ and Old Man Leng?"
"No, I didn't say it. Zhou Lingfeng lowered his head and said, "I didn't dare to mention it to Situ Daxia, as for Old Man Leng, I'm really ashamed to say it." He has been loyal all his life, and in the end, that kid in Qiuhe wants to give up that person, how can I say this!But, but ......"
Hearing that Zhou Lingfeng began to be vague, Xiao Fei slapped the table, "But what?"
"But a few days after the old man's place, he told me that if things reach the point of no return, let me do my best to rescue Qiuhe, and then take care of that person if I can, which makes me a little surprised!"
When Xiao Fei heard this, his heart was cold, and he asked in surprise: "Did you bring Qiuhe's words, old man?!"
"No, I haven't had time to go back yet, and I'm hesitant to tell him. Zhou Lingfeng's eyes were slightly red, and he didn't know if it was due to drinking too much or being emotional.
"Don't tell him!" Xiao Fei pressed Zhou Lingfeng's shoulder and warned sharply, "Once you tell Qiuhe about this, he will never recover!"
"What are you talking about?!" Zhou Lingfeng stood up suddenly.