The helmsman Chen Da frowned: "Immortal Chief's words are wrong. At that time, Liu Bang, the king of the Han Dynasty, was defeated by the overlord Xiang Yu several times, and finally became his hegemon. Why did the Immortal Chief say such a decadent remark because of such a trivial matter?"

The ghost Taoist sneered: "Chen Da." Stop talking big. If you become its hegemon, the hundred or so people under your command are not enough to cushion the hooves of the Eight Banners.

The helmsman Chen Da was choked by the few words of the ghost Taoist, and he shook his face and twisted to the side.

Zhu Cihuan saw that the atmosphere in the room was a little awkward, and hurriedly rounded the room: "All the princes are my people, and they all make sense." Zhu Cihuan turned his head to look at the ghost Taoist: "Immortal Chief, even if I follow the words of Immortal Chief, stay in Yangzhou." With dozens of people like you and me, how can we resist the officers and soldiers of the Qing court?"

The ghost Taoist thought for a while and said, "The subordinates said that they would stay in Yangzhou, not to compete with the Qing army head-on. They are in the light, and we are in the dark. If there is an opportunity, Poor Dao will first take the head of the Yangzhou prefect, and then grab that bullshit General Fengyi and bring it to you. Even though the Qing army had a million soldiers, I am afraid that they would not dare to make a mistake easily. At that time, I will wait for the prestige of the Qing court to be defeated, and then it will not be too late to leave Yangzhou. ”

Zhu Cihuan narrowed his eyes and looked at Cheng Qiran: "What does Mr. Cheng think?"

Cheng Qiran was angry, he had already seen the clues, and Zhu Cihuan also didn't want to leave. But in front of everyone's eyes, Cheng Qiran was really inconvenienced.

Cheng Qiran bowed slightly and arched his hand: "Third master." It's better for us to discuss this matter carefully with Chu Yuanwai. This Chu Jinglian is in Yangzhou, outstanding people, I believe there will be a way. ”

Zhu Cihuan smiled slightly: "Mr. Cheng is right, then I will leave this matter to Mr. Cheng." ”

Cheng Qiran paused, raised his head and said, "Third master, my subordinates have a word that I want to say in person." ”

Zhu Cihuan couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and then smiled: "Mr. Cheng just talk about it." ”

Cheng Qiran's face was solemn and said: "Third master, I came to Yangzhou this time to join hands with Chu Jinglian to discuss the anti-Qing plan. And the third master, you have repeatedly provoked Chu Yuanwai. Now Chu Yuanwai and I have a disagreement, and whether to help or not is between his thoughts. The subordinates think that the third master is a sign of sincerity, whether to give three of the four swords you treasure to Chu Yuanwai as a token of our reparation, and also to show our sincerity in cooperating with Chu Yuanwai. ”

Zhu Cihuan frowned slightly. These four swords are the four peerless blades that Zhu Cihuan brought out from the Ming Dynasty palace back then, namely Chengying, Chunjun, Chixiao, and Bingluo. These four swords have followed him for more than fifty years. He didn't know how many people under his command secretly coveted these divine soldiers behind his back, and Zhu Cihuan didn't give them away. It's not that Zhu Cihuan is stingy and reluctant to give up these four blades. But so far he has not met a person who can give a sword. Although the high-rollers around him are strong in martial arts, they are not as magical as the ghost Taoists. Sometimes, when Zhu Cihuan looked at these four swords, he would secretly sigh: "There are too few people around me who can be trusted." ”

Now Cheng Qiran asked him to give three of the four swords to Chu Jinglian, which made him really hesitate. Although Zhu Cihuan has a bigger shelf, he has been through ups and downs for a long time and understands what Cheng Qiran said very well. Chu Jinglian is the first household in Yangzhou, so there is naturally money. Therefore, giving Chu Jinglian silver or other valuable things, Chu Jinglian didn't like it at all. And now his situation is very dangerous, without relying on Chu Jinglian, it is impossible to gain a foothold in Yangzhou Mansion. If he is unfortunately arrested, what is the point of keeping four peerless divine weapons.

Zhu Cihuan hesitated again and again, and nodded: "Then according to Mr. Cheng's words, just give Chunjun, Chixiao, and Ice Spirit Swords to Chu Jinglian." ”

There was a smile on Cheng Qiran's face: "Thank you, Third Master." ”

In the evening of the next day, as soon as the door of Yuhuangtai was opened, the first guest, Cheng Qiran. Zhao Yushan invited Cheng Qiran and his entourage to the small building in the backyard, and then ordered his subordinates to make tea.

The two sides exchanged politeness, and Cheng Qiran ordered his entourage to bring three red lacquered wooden boxes.

Zhao Yushan was slightly stunned: "Mr. Cheng, what does this mean?"

Cheng Qiran smiled faintly and said, "Some time ago, the third master of my family came to visit the Chu Mansion, and there was some discord between the two families. After the third master went back, he felt regretful. Regardless of the past suspicions, Chu Yuanwai informed me of everything that happened in the capital by secret letter, and the third master of my family was even more grateful. I was specially ordered to come today and give the sword that has followed the third master for decades to Chu Yuanwai to show my gratitude. ”

Zhao Yushan stepped forward, opened the three red lacquered wooden boxes, and couldn't help but change his face slightly, and said: "Such a generous gift, how can I accept it outside my family." When my family members informed the third master, they regarded the third master and Mr. Cheng as their own brothers. So, Mr. Cheng should take this sword back. ”

Cheng Qiran waved his hand again and again: "Miss Zhao's words are wrong. is the so-called red pink for the beauty, the sword with the hero. Chu Yuanwai is a young hero, how can there be no good sword by his side. ”

Zhao Yushan was about to say something, and Chu Jinglian's words sounded outside the door: "Who praises me as a young hero behind my back, Chu is really ashamed." ”

Zhao Yushan and Cheng Qiran saw Chu Jinglian coming in, and hurriedly came over to salute.

Chu Jinglian and the two of them finished a simple salute, slapped the folding fan in his hand, and said to Zhao Yushan: "Mr. Cheng is sincere, how can Miss Yushan bear to refuse in person." Since it was sent here, I waited for it to be disrespectful, so Miss Zhao will accept it. ”

Cheng Qiran saw Chu Jinglian's sword under him, and he was overjoyed: "Don't say it's you, whoever sees such a treasure won't be moved." ”

Cheng Qiran sent his entourage to wait outside the door, and he sat down with Chu Jinglian and Zhao Yushan as guests and hosts.

Chu Jinglian said with a spring breeze on his face: "Mr. Cheng is courteous today, he must have something to ask for Chu?"

Cheng Qiran's face flushed slightly: "Don't hide it." The capital has sent the princess of General Fengyi, and she will arrive in Yangzhou soon. The third master of my family is worried, and he is undecided whether to go or stay until now. Cheng came today to ask for one or two teachers outside the staff. ”

Chu Jinglian laughed loudly: "Since Mr. Cheng asked sincerely, Chu told him bluntly." It's better for the third master to leave this place of right and wrong as soon as possible. ”

When Zhao Yushan heard this, he looked at Chu Jinglian with some doubts.

Cheng Qiran nodded: "It's true. I think so too. Helplessly, the ghost Taoist Ye Pohan insisted on staying in Yangzhou, not wanting to run around the rivers and lakes. My third master felt very helpless because of this. ”

Chu Jinglian smiled slightly: "Your Dharma Protector relies on his martial arts to be strong, and he doesn't take the court in his eyes. But once the imperial court team arrived, I was afraid that he would run faster than anyone else. He may be able to fight his way out of the Qing army's encirclement, but the third master and Mr. Cheng are afraid..."