The incense pavilion on the south bank, the heroes gather, and the cups do not stop.

The Quartet called for harmony: "Respect for the head of Chu!"

Chu Tao sat on the main seat, wearing a white rhino skin gauntlet, and calmly returned the cup to the salute - replacing wine with tea, as has always been.

The rangers or fellow darts in the row all like to look good and talk and laugh. With Chu Tao on the south bank, they can settle down. At least, no one dares to despise the Ranger. Today, Chu Tao suddenly invited his colleagues to hold a banquet to celebrate, although everyone was confused in their hearts, but they even pushed away many mundane affairs, and happily went to the appointment.

Except for Jiang Ye and his gang, there is an unspeakable knot hidden in the dark brows. The last time he invited Chu Tao to meet with the Chu Mansion, Jiang Ye directly proposed to Chu Tao that he intended to meddle in the transaction of Beacon Fire Ridge all the way. Chu Tao naturally couldn't give in easily, and before he could speak, he asked Jiang Ye to put the overall situation first and make concessions to the Black Stone Cliff Wharf. As a result, Jiang Ye was almost about to shoot the case and scolded. Because of Chu Tao's face, he held back his anger and came out. The two sides parted unhappily.

At this moment, in Jiang Ye's chest, he only felt a bad breath that could not be calmed.

"Master Chu, it's not a festive festival, and there is no war exploits to celebrate, what do you want?"

He finally couldn't help it, got straight to the point, and put all his grievances on the table.

Chu Tao sat firmly with tea, not impressed: "Jiang Ye has something to say, you might as well speak up." ”

Jiang Ye had a green face, and left the table and said solemnly: "I can't hide it, the old man has three questions." I hope that the head of Chu will solve his doubts and solve his doubts!"

"Yes, please. The polite gesture could not calm the suspicion of the people around him in the slightest.

Jiang Ye made it clear that he was here to stir up trouble. But Chu Tao, what's going on?

Second, Jiang Shaoyun only existed in rumors a few years ago, but since the head of Chu personally entered the Beacon Ridge, why did the white-clothed holy envoys run rampant and do whatever they wanted? Third, the north bank has not had anything to do with us for many years, but since the head of Chu seized Bilian Continent, the Qi family suddenly forced each other aggressively and constantly provoked and harassed our ships along the long river, why?

Although there was no wind in the hall, a frosty coolness suddenly rose, making everyone shiver. The meaning of this demolition is directed at Chu Tao, and the implication is that Chu Tao seems to have become a sinner in the turmoil on the south bank.

Chu Tao drank the tea and said with a light smile: "Chu also has three questions, I can't figure it out, today the heroes are complete, but I ask for the guidance of my predecessors." ”

"First, in the land of Beacon Ridge, especially all the way to Hongshuang Town, all the heroes never set foot in it, and avoided it, why? Second, Jiang Shaoyun's three words, for many years, people in the martial arts have talked about the color change, and they are silent, why? Third, the business and trade between the Qi family and the south bank has always been seventy-three percent profit, and the taxes are removed, and the silk merchants and tea merchants on the south bank have made little profit, but this transaction is tireless, why?"

The voice was loud, and Jiang Ye's face was even more gloomy and deep.

Everyone present has understood the hidden edge in the words, and they are so quiet that they dare not come out.

Jiang Ye said coldly: "Why don't you say anything if Master Chu has something to say? If you can afford to look up to my brothers, why bother playing dumb riddles?"

Chu Tao looked around, held the cup and said: "Chu Mou was not abandoned by everyone when he was young, he was in charge of the south bank, sat on one side, and was born and died with his predecessors, sharing joys and sorrows, and came for more than thirteen years. Fortunately, thanks to your strong support and hard work, the South Bank is what it is today. Today, tea instead of wine, salute all heroes!"

In the silence, only he was seen raising his glass and drinking.

"However, only the drinker knows the bitterness in the cup. He smiled faintly and continued, "Over the years, the merits and demerits have been offset by sorrows and joys. Although there is an agreement with Fenghuoling, the road to the west is smoother than in previous years, and the mountain bandits and bandits are still not stopped. Although it has been rushed according to Bilianzhou, on the long river, the people on the north bank are still high-spirited. There is also Jiang Shaoyun waiting for an opportunity in the dark...... The South Shore is not peaceful. New hatred and old grudges are hard to return. ”

"Isn't that exactly what you should do as the leader of the alliance?" Jiang Ye snorted.

"I don't hide it from you, Chu is a talent, and he has survived to this day, he is already injured and sick, and it is difficult to heal. The troubles of the future are beyond my control. Therefore, I convened the sages today, just to give them away, so I will leave them. ”

One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and those who were silent and silent at the moment were looking forward to turning their heads left and right. Even the people of the Feather Chasing Sword Sect never thought that their young master would suddenly retreat.

"But all those who are virtuous and willing to serve in this position, stand up. Chu Tao raised his voice. But everyone, including Jiang Ye, invariably shrunk their necks.

"Master Chu can't retreat!" The rangers in the row were the first to make a sound, and then the voice quickly spread from one point to another, gradually enveloping the entire Ning Xiang Pavilion. No Ranger would want to see Chu Tao leave—for more than a decade, the prestige he had worked so hard to build up seemed to have become the only belief of the Rangers. The indignant said hatefully: "If the head of Chu resigns, I will never touch the sword again in this life!"

Chu Tao shook his head lightly, and continued to lower his posture: "Don't be rash. In such a chaotic situation, Chu has more than enough heart but not enough strength. Only seeking talents can help the south bank get out of trouble. ”

The rangers were quite frustrated, and another rough man said: "Hey, we are soft-spoken, and you gangs with heads and faces are also silent!"

The people at the head of the seat looked at each other for a long time, and finally someone took the lead and said: "Why did Master Chu say this today......? Is there anything wrong with the brothers on the South Shore?"

"It's really a serious injury, and it's embarrassing. As he spoke, Chu Tao had already pressed the seal of the leader of the South Shore Alliance on the table, his eyes hooked meaningfully in the direction of Jiang Ye, and said with a smile: "I have also handed over the matter of the Feather Sword Sect to Junhe as chargé d'affaires. If someone takes this seal tonight, tomorrow, I will be a pure idler, and I will be in charge of flowers, mountains and waters. As he spoke, he shook his sleeves and left his seat.

"Master Chu!" Everyone seemed to be frightened, and they all left their seats, squeezing the huge Ning Xiang Pavilion into a single inch. Chu Tao saw that the road had been blocked, so he had no choice but to stop in place, smiled bitterly, and shook his head: "Why stop a person whose hands and veins are broken?

Jiang Ye's face was even more solemn. He may be the only one standing still. It's like watching a play. "Does Master Chu have any intention of retreating?" he frowned slightly suspiciously—it seemed that no one on the south bank could afford to take the seal except Chu Tao. How many people dare to have so much courage to fight against Qin Ye and Jiang Shaoyun?

"Jiang Ye thinks I'm joking?" Chu Tao sneered, "Chu has never done anything backsliding. ”

Jiang Ye said hatefully: "But if you abandon the heroes at this time and go free, it is too unkind." ”

"Wu Zi is free, Jiang Ye, you don't blush when you say this!" A ranger scolded loudly, "If the head of Chu wants to be free, why is he injured? I don't know which bastard still took advantage of those days to rob on the south bank and sing songs every night!"