Jiuxi

Chapter 23 023 [Wind and rain like darkness]

"Father, let's not talk about this for now. May I ask who taught the child martial arts before?"

Lu Chen was not easily fooled and asked with a little persistence.

Lu Tong touched his forehead and recalled the past: "Before you were born, my father often did business in various places. At that time, there was no distinction between Qi and Yan, and the north was all the territory of Da Qi. One year, my father led a caravan. When I arrived at Hejian Mansion, I encountered a group of bandits who committed murder and swindled goods. The gang was highly skilled in martial arts and knocked down all the guards our family invited. Seeing that all the property was about to be looted, a passing master came to help and killed the bandits. It's like a chicken and a dog."

Lu Chen nodded and said, "Is this person the child's master?"

Lu Tong sighed: "Yes and no. Later, my father found out that this man was a green forest warrior in the North and the second leader of the Seven Star Gang. A few years later, the Seven Star Gang was targeted by important figures in the court and was He was trapped in the mountains for half a year, and supplies were almost cut off. Thinking of his life-saving grace, my father secretly sent a batch of food to Baotai Mountain, where the headquarters of the Seven Star Gang is located."

Lu Chen couldn't help but praise: "Your courage is far beyond ordinary people."

In fact, it was more than courage. According to Lu Tong, the Seven Star Gang was under siege by the imperial court at that time, and the Lu family was able to send food into the mountains without anyone noticing. This probably required the protection of someone with high authority.

Lu Chen could naturally think of this level, but he didn't explain it too clearly.

Lu Tong looked as usual and said calmly: "You have to repay others' kindness. Since then, the Lu family and the Seven Star Gang have had no contact. Until one autumn day nine years ago, that man suddenly appeared in Guangling City and came to our house to help us. You laid the foundation of martial arts, and taught you a set of inner strength techniques and a set of boxing techniques. By then, he had become the leader of the Seven Star Gang, and it is said that he was very famous in the Green Forest."

Lu Chen thought of Li Chengen's description and couldn't help but said leisurely: "Is this your old friend Lin Jie, the current leader of the Seven Star Gang and the number one in the Jianghu martial arts rankings?"

"These things were told to you by that boy Li Chengen, right?" Lu Tong smiled and continued: "Actually, the so-called martial arts list is just a talk made up by idle men, and Lin Jie never took it seriously. That time he only I stayed in Guangling for two months, and when I left, I said that I would come to teach you martial arts in the future, and I have been away for nine years."

Lu Chen now understood the reason why Lu Tong concealed this matter.

When Lin Jie taught him martial arts, Daqi had already split. The Seven Star Gang was a green forest in Beiyan. If it was related to the Lu family, there was no guarantee that some villains would criticize it.

Contacting Lu Tong's previous mysterious words, Lu Chen could probably imagine that Lin Jie had been very busy in the past nine years, otherwise he would definitely not have broken his promise.

Sure enough, Lu Tong added: "He has been busy dealing with affairs in the green forest these years, and he has been closely watched by the Puppet Yan government, so he has never had time to go south. Two months ago, when you went to Tieshan City of Puppet Yan, he He sent someone to deliver a handwritten letter, saying that he was unworthy of his promise back then, and now he will send someone to teach you martial arts on his behalf."

Lu Chen asked: "Who?"

Lu Tong's face once again showed the same smile as before, and he chuckled: "His daughter is named Lin Xi. Lin Jie said in the letter that although Lin Xi is about the same age as you, she has already learned seven of his skills, which is more than enough to teach you."

Lu Chen looked at his old face that bloomed like a flower, and said half jokingly, half disgustingly: "Father, you wouldn't secretly arrange a baby kiss for me, would you?"

Lu Tong quickly shook his head and said: "Of course not, how could a father do such a thing? There are too many variables in a baby's relationship, and I don't know what the woman's temperament will be like when she grows up. How can you arbitrarily decide your life just because of the friendship between your elders? event?"

Lu Chen smiled slightly.

Lu Tong answered many of his doubts today, and the answers to each question were very sincere. Even though Lu Chen realized that there were still mysteries that could be unearthed in these answers, he decided to stop there.

Everyone has their own secrets, not to mention that in this world where fathers are strict and sons are filial, Lu Tong is better than most people in handling the relationship between father and son.

At this moment, Lu Tong took the initiative and said: "Shen'er, you have been smart and alert since you were a child. Now that you are more calm and rational, it is inevitable that your mind will be deeper. As a father, I know that you still have some doubts, but you have to understand that you and I are connected by blood. , even if my father can deceive everyone in the world, he will never deceive you."

Lu Chen nodded, stood up and saluted, "What my father taught me, I will keep it in mind."

Lu Tong raised his hand and pressed down, saying: "Sit down. As for Su Yunqing's recruitment of you, my father's advice is not to accept it for the time being. This has nothing to do with Su Yunqing himself. In fact, he is a very good official, even in the Weaving Department. This kind of privileged yamen can be regarded as a breath of fresh air. However, the strife and power struggles within the imperial court are very fierce, and a large-scale reshuffle may occur at any time."

Lu Chen was slightly shuddered when he heard the words, and vaguely touched the corners of the wind and waves.

He pondered: "Father, what do you mean, officials like Su Jianxiao who are committed to regaining their homeland in the North are actually at an absolute disadvantage in the court?"

He was not surprised that Lu Tong could know the situation of the central court, and Zhan Hui, the prefect, could provide him with a lot of information, not to mention that the nephew of Doctor Xue was the right minister of the court.

"That's probably true." Lu Tong was full of approval and said slowly: "After the Yuanjia Incident, the new court had both existing shortcomings and new difficulties. Although the emperor was shrewd enough, he was unable to unite the many forces in the south to form a unified force. A powerful force. To tell you the truth, my father is not optimistic about Su Yunqing's future, even if he has made great contributions this time."

"I understand, I will consider this matter carefully."

Lu Chen didn't rush to express his attitude and responded calmly.Lu Daotong: "Okay, no matter what decision you make in the end, your father will support you."

Lu Chen stood up again and bowed: "Thank you, father."

This time Lu Tong did not dissuade him. He just looked at Lu Chen with relief and a gentle and generous smile.

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"Back then, Li Duan was able to rise to prominence as the seventh son of the emperor. He ascended the throne in Yongjia and became the emperor to continue the state of Qi. Qin Zheng can be said to have made the greatest contribution. Because of this contribution from the dragon, Li Duan couldn't wait to hand over the warp weaving department to him. . If Qin Zheng can be killed, Li Duan's control over Southern Qi will be greatly reduced."

In a private house in Baoying City in the north of Guangling Prefecture, a man in his thirties sat behind a desk, holding a steaming tea cup in his hands, and sighed: "It's a pity, I can't kill him."

He has an ordinary appearance and an ordinary temperament, and almost no one would care if he were left on the street.

However, the subordinate across the desk did not dare to think so.

This seemingly ordinary man in his thirties was named Ou Zhiqiu. He was highly trusted by Wang Shidao, the chief official of the Procuratorate, and allowed him to do things conveniently in Southern Qi.

Just like the plan of the Procuratorate this time, after the Taixing Mansion stronghold was investigated and Zhang Xi was exposed, Ou Zhiqiu went against all opinions and framed the Lu family to attract the attention of the Sutra Weaving Department.Although he achieved his goal, he paid a heavy price in the end.

Excluding Zhang Xi and Gu Yong, two very important secret agents, the Procuratorate also lost 92 secret agents this time, nearly one-sixth of the total number in Huaizhou.

After echoing the other party's sentiments, the subordinate finally couldn't help but remind him: "Sir, will Su Yunqing be aware of the truth of this matter?"

Ou Zhiqiu said calmly: "It's too late. According to Mr. Wang's arrangement, Li Xuanan has already set off south now. He will enter Moyang Road tomorrow. If he travels fast enough, he will arrive at Panlong Pass in the evening. Su Yunqing should still be immersed in the great victory. In the joy of victory, even if he could react, he would not be able to put on his wings and fly to the border."

The subordinate nodded convinced.

Ou Zhiqiu stared at the other party with deep eyes and said calmly: "Furthermore, Su Yunqing has been checking for clues related to the Lu family in the past two months, and has never paid attention to the movements at the border. Even if he can fly to Panlong Pass and get the What evidence can convince Pei Sui? Li Xuan'an's move to the south has been approved by Xiao Wangzhi, which is one of the reasons for him to continue to request the Central Committee of Southern Qi to send more troops and go north to conquer."

After he sorted it out like this, his subordinates suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment.

Li Xuan'an was the general manager of the Dongyang Road Military Command in Beiyan. Although he was not among the top military generals, he still had a certain reputation.

If he surrendered to Southern Qi, it would inevitably cause tremors in the north and at the same time strengthen Qi's confidence in the Northern Expedition. No wonder Xiao Wangzhi would treat him so seriously.

As long as Li Xuanan successfully enters Panlong Pass, and Ning Li and his confidants are internal agents, killing Pei Sui will definitely cause chaos in the defenders.

At this time, the two troops from Beiyan should be on their way to Panlong Pass.

The subordinate thought for a while and said with a complicated expression: "If we can capture Panlong Pass, Huaizhou will have a smooth road. This will not be in vain so many comrades sacrificed here. It's just that... it finally gave Su Yunqing an advantage and allowed him to make a decision. Such a big credit.”

Ou Zhiqiu curled his lips and said calmly: "Among the four major inspectors under Qin Zheng, Su Yunqing is the least senior and ranks at the bottom. The other three will keep an eye on him to prevent him from getting ahead. This time Su Yunqing has made a great contribution, Qin Zheng must If Li Duan is to reward him, how can those three people tolerate a junior climbing on top of them? It will be another good show by then."

The subordinate's eyes suddenly lit up and he said slightly excitedly: "It turns out that your Excellency has already made arrangements in the capital of Nanqi!"

Ou Zhiqiu said softly: "It's not really an arrangement. It's just a matter of sowing discord and malicious slander. It's just prepared in advance to deal with the worst results. In my earliest ideas, I framed the Lu family, held back the Weaving Department, and tried to seize the plate. The Dragon Pass is being carried out at the same time, and we must try to avoid our own losses. The current situation..."

The subordinate frowned and said, "It's all the Lu family's fault! If he hadn't destroyed the forged secret letter that Ning Li had hidden, Gu Yong wouldn't have been so passive. My lord, in my opinion, it's better to kill this person than to kill him." His head will be used to pay tribute to the heroic souls of his brothers!”

Ou Zhiqiu drank most of the tea in the cup and said slowly: "This matter is not urgent. I have made other arrangements. Lu Chen must die worthy. The priority now is still the northern border pass. After Panlong Pass is obtained, we will focus on the three northern border passes. The manpower of the government must take action immediately to kill officials and destroy the government to cause as much chaos as possible in order to cooperate with the border war."

The subordinate stood up and saluted: "Yes!"

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