In the hall, Gu Yuan and Zhan Yangchun recounted all kinds of strange events that had happened recently. In the manor on the outskirts of the city, there are infiltrating cries every late at night, and in the fields, there are even phantoms haunting and lingering, and even in the city, on the streets outside the mansion, there are watchers who see terrifying shadows walking, like the legendary ghosts patrolling the city......

"Dao Chief, this Panzhou Mansion is becoming more and more terrifying, I am worried that it will not be long before something serious happens. ”

Gu Yuan said with a sad face.

Zhan Yangchun's expression was indifferent, and he said slowly: "There were many wars before, countless people died, and the yang energy declined greatly, nourishing the yin division, but planting a disaster. ”

Gu Yuanshen nodded approvingly: "This is very true, but how to solve it?"

"The only way to fundamentally lift it is to stabilize political affairs and restore people's livelihood. Cutting the evil and relieving the right can be clear. ”

Gu Yuan said with a wry smile: "But how easy is it to talk about? Don't say that Xiaosheng has a lot of fame, and he has no power and no soldiers. Even my father, who is a scholar and politician, is trapped in the city, and he can only seek self-protection. ”

Zhan Yangchun said: "What about the imperial court?"

"My father has written many times...... But you also know that the situation is collapsing, and the temple is also in a hurry, and it is difficult to take care of it. ”

Zhan Yangchun stroked his beard: "Speaking of which, you have to rely on yourself." ”

"It's hard!"

Gu Yuan sighed and stood up: "Please also ask the Taoist chief to take pity on the people of this city, give a helping hand, and turn the tide." ”

Zhan Yangchun was silent.

Gu Yuan didn't say much, he knew that the Fushan Temple had the position of the Fushan Temple, and Zhan Yangchun, as a disciple of the younger generation of the Taoist Temple, actually didn't have much right to speak. As long as he is willing to make a move, it will be of great help to the current Gu family.

After a while, Chen Tang came.

Gu Yuan hurriedly greeted him and asked, "Brother Wuji, is it going well?"

Chen Tang said: "After selection, there are eighteen guests. ”

This number is not much, but it is not bad, the main reason is that they obey the discipline and dispatch and can use it.

Gu Yuan's spirit perked up: "Good, very good." ”

Chen Tang said again: "This manpower is not enough, we have to continue to recruit." ”

Gu Yuan hurriedly said: "This matter will be left to you to deal with." "As a courteous son, he is good at poetry and painting, and he is active in the literary world, but he can deal with a group of reckless high-rollers, which is really not good. Now there is Chen Tang Dynasty labor, and I can't ask for it.

Then he said: "I will arrange a separate courtyard for you to live in and practice martial arts...... As for the cost of money and food, I asked Uncle Quan to follow up. Having said that, at present, people's livelihood is withering, there is a shortage everywhere, and expenses and so on, please do it at your discretion. ”

Chen Tang nodded and said, "This, I am measured and will not abuse it." ”

"That would be great. ”

Gu Yuan was overjoyed.

The courtyard of the doormen, just opposite the Gu Mansion, was transformed from a private house to create a martial arts training ground, and the surrounding houses were inhabited. As the head of the doormen, Chen Tang lives in a single-door courtyard. It's not big, it's better than the environment.

Gu Yuan originally wanted to arrange for his subordinates and maids to come and serve, but Chen Tang refused

At dusk, Gu Heng returned from the Admiral's Mansion and met Chen Tang.

I haven't seen him for a long time, and this academic and political master has gray temples, as if he is more than ten years old. It can be seen that this period of time is tired and worried.

The matter of soliciting guests was ordered by Gu Heng, mainly starting from the family's predicament, to increase strength and protect the homeland. As for some of Chen Tang's situation, Gu Yuan had already told his father in advance. Chen Tang once killed demons and rescued Gu Le, and Zhan Yangchun came forward to introduce them, these two things are equivalent to identity proof. As for the rest, Gu Heng didn't ask much. The personnel of the rivers and lakes is already complicated. If it weren't for the dangerous situation, he wouldn't want to use those Jianghu warriors.

After saying some words of encouragement, Gu Heng asked Chen Tang to leave, while Gu Yuan stayed as always.

"Father, what do you think of this person?

Gu Yuan asked respectfully.

Gu Heng's thick eyebrows furrowed: "Now we can only observe, whether it can be used or not depends on what he does." But don't let it go, and if there is an accident, stop it in time. By the way, let Uncle Quan do these things, after all, he is a martial artist and has experience in this area. ”

The Gu family has a big business, and it has many slaves such as family children, as well as the likes of the nursing home, compared to the newly recruited customers, these people belong to loyal subordinates, and they are more trustworthy.

"Good. ”

Gu Yuan should accept it, change the topic, and say Zhan Yangchun's remarks: "Daoist Zhan has insight into the crux of the matter, should we negotiate with the Yan family and the Tan family?"

Gu Heng waved his hand: "It's useless, tiger and wolf disciples, you will never let go of the fat in your mouth." The current situation is turbulent and critical, and we can do nothing but choose to retreat and save our family heritage. ”

Gu Yuan's body trembled slightly: "Is it really collapsed to this point?"

Gu Heng sighed: "In the secret, there are ghosts and evil spirits, and on the bright side, there are people who make waves and confuse the public. The more noisy this state capital becomes, the more fierce it becomes, alas, if it weren't for the roots here, it wouldn't be able to go...... I want to abandon my official position. ”

Hearing this, Gu Yuan didn't know what to say. Although he also knew that the situation was dangerous, he had not personally encountered many things, so he had a fluke in his heart.

Gu Heng said slowly: "During this time, you are so good to restrain the people below and don't run around. As for the affairs of the manor, he told the doormen to do it. It can be solved, but it is best that if the casualties are severe, all those who can be evacuated are withdrawn. ”

"Father, I see. ”

Gu Yuan responded and retreated.

As evening approached, the sky began to darken.

In the small courtyard, lights are lit. Chen Tang and Zhan Yangchun sat there, drinking and talking.

Zhan Yangchun told the news he heard from Gu Yuan one by one.

Chen Tang was noncommittal about this, and he didn't find it strange. After all, many things have already been hinted at, not to mention far away, the corpse dog incident in Chenjia Village alone is a strange one.

Zhan Yangchun said again: "The personnel of this Panzhou Mansion has overturned, and there are many strange things, even I can't see through it, and I don't know how it will evolve." In my opinion, I'm afraid that there are already Yin forces infiltrating it. It's more likely that there are demon families on the sidelines. ”

Chen Tang smiled: "Dare to love Panzhou as a big fat on a chopping board." ”

"After all, this is the most chaotic place, and it's easy to get things done. When my uncle went to the capital that day, he told me to leave if I couldn't do anything. ”

Zhan Yangchun looked at Chen Tang with burning eyes.

Chen Tang groaned: "I have measure. ”

"That's the best, since you are the head of this family, I'm afraid that soon the Gu family will invite you out to do errands. ”

"If you come, let it be safe. ”

Zhan Yangchun stood up: "I'll go back to the Taoist temple first, if there is anything, I'll talk about it tomorrow." ”

Chen Tang sent him out, and when he saw that the streets became gloomy at dusk, he suddenly thought of the rumor of "Yin Ghost Patrolling the City": it seems that not only the suburbs, but even the city has become treacherous......