Chapter 1624 It’s Hard to Meet Each Other

"What is a dead soldier?"

In the Yanshu Teahouse in Linzi City, some people were talking loudly, and one of them was particularly loud.

Places like teahouses and taverns have always been full of gossip. From ancient times to the present, the world has been divided into countries, and the family affairs have been discussed.

The style of debate in Qi State is not very popular.

The Song State is more exciting. In any city and at any time, there is a chance to encounter debates, and the verbal battles are very enjoyable. There are countless people who have been scolded to death. Of course, that is also a derivative of the path of cultivation.

In Linzi today, the most famous person for scolding people is naturally the famous scholar Er Fengming.

This person has excellent eloquence and writes good articles. Because he is very wild and often has amazing opinions. There are many people who despise him in the court and the public, and many supporters.

At such a moment, he sat at the head of a large tea table. Among the literati, he was clearly an opinion leader and the focus of the crowd.

He had a good-looking face, and his clothes and accessories were very stylish. His voice was full of ups and downs, which could arouse emotions: "The meaning of the existence of a dead soldier is to die for the master!"

"To die bravely is called a hero. To die without a name is to be loyal!"

"Crawling in the dark night, one life for one thing, one life for one person."

"Looking back to the past and present, are there any dead soldiers who enjoy a great reputation? Not to mention reversing the master and servant, violating the moral principles."

"What a hero Bowang Hou was in the past, his descendant Chong Xuansheng, had an unclear relationship with a dead soldier, which disgraced the family. There was no order of rank, and the distinction between noble and humble was very disrespectful! Now they are making a big fuss about the disappearance of this dead soldier, and it is said that they want to pursue her as their wife. A large amount of manpower and material resources have been mobilized, causing a storm in the city, and the news has spread all over the world!"

He suddenly flicked his sleeves, and his voice was like the sound of iron: "It is really a shame for the famous family!"

Swish!

As they were talking, a door with a snow-paper painting of distant mountains and flowing water suddenly opened in a private room not far away, revealing two people sitting at a tea table.

Although one of them was in casual clothes, he couldn't hide his fierceness. He was obviously a soldier. Although he was kneeling on a bamboo mat, he was straight-backed. At this moment, his hands were on his knees, and his face was full of expressions of watching a play.

The other one was much more casual, with one leg crossed and the other leg upright. His elbows were on his knees, and his slender fingers held a teacup, about to drink but not yet, looking at him with a smile.

His eyes were like ink, and his white clothes were whiter than snow.

He was naturally the champion of the Great Qi, Hou Zhongxuanzun.

"What kind of family are you from?" He looked at Er Fengming, and there seemed to be a smile on his face, but his words were clearly impolite.

Er Fengming was obviously a little surprised, but he reacted quickly.

He sneered, "Who was eavesdropping? It turned out to be Marquis Guanjun!"

Then he said, "Although your family is not a family of meritorious service, poetry and books have been passed down from generation to generation, and rituals and music have been passed down from generation to generation since Emperor Wu's reign to the present day, and the family has been clean for generations! Marquis Guanjun said a famous family, what is a famous family? Famous means reputation, brightness, and rituals--"

Pah!

The teacup was smashed directly in front of him, interrupting his endless chatter.

The broken residue, the tea flowing everywhere, and a stubborn tea bud.

It was the painting that was spread out at the feet of Er Fengming and his friends.

Everyone was shocked by the smash.

Er Fengming also subconsciously stopped talking.

Chong Xuanzun looked at him arrogantly: "When will it be your turn to comment on the affairs of the Chong Xuan family?"

Er Fengming looked at him for a while with a pale face, and finally swallowed all the arguments in his stomach, flicked his sleeves, and was about to leave: "Summer insects can't talk about ice!"

But a powerful aura suddenly burst out.

Chong Xuanzun's voice sounded: "Did I say I let you go?"

Er Fengming turned around suddenly: "The emperor doesn't punish you for your words, what do you think?"

Chong Xuanzun just raised his chin towards the debris on the ground: "You just broke the teacup and left. Is this a family that inherits rituals and music? Clean up for me before you leave."

The friends around Er Fengming usually write fast and spit when pointing out the country, but at this moment, in front of the Champion Marquis, no one dared to stand up and speak.

"Chong Xuanzun!" Er Fengming was a famous scholar in the Great Qi after all, how could he accept such an insult? He was furious and said, "Don't think that you can cover the sky with one hand in Linzi. A gentleman can be killed but not humiliated!"

Clang! !

Chong Xuanzun didn't say any nonsense, and with a casual move, he pulled out Wu Duqiu's sword from the sheath.

Just like that, barefoot with a sword, wearing a white robe, he walked towards Er Fengming.

The people around Er Fengming retreated together.

The whole Yanshu Teahouse was silent, no one dared to stand out, no one dared to persuade.

Now Chong Xuanzun, let alone the younger generation of Qi, even if we count the previous generations, how many people dared to fight with him to the death?

Among those people, this Er Fengming was definitely not included.

So he squatted down without hesitation, took out a handkerchief, wiped the tea on the ground clean, and wrapped up all the teacup fragments including tea leaves... Then he left in a hurry without saying a word.

Chong Xuanzun, who had already walked to the door, did not chase him relentlessly. He casually closed the snow-paper door, blocking the onlookers' sight.

He casually flicked his hand, and the saber he took from Wu Duqiu was put back into the sheath.

From beginning to end, Wu Duqiu, who came from the Chunsi Army, just sat quietly in front of the tea table.

At this time, he took out another teacup and poured tea for Chong Xuanzun.

He smiled and said, "If he had a backbone, would you really make him bleed on the spot?"

Zhong Xuanzun sat down with a casual posture and said casually: "It just so happens that Yiwu can't go back to Linzi this year. If I kill this guy, I'll go out and play with him."

Wu Duqiu just smiled when he heard this.

This is Linzi of the State of Qi, at the foot of the emperor, where the headquarters of the inspection office is located, and the criminal law is strict. If you want to kill an influential figure like Er Fengming, you must pay a considerable price.

Of course, the champion will definitely pay the price.

It is precisely because of this that Er Fengming did not dare to use his head to gamble on Xuan Zun's temper.

"Er Fengming is a man who often makes shocking remarks." He shook his head: "I don't know what he is trying to do."

Zhong Xuanzun said calmly: "I probably want to follow Xu Fang's example and rely on swearing to become famous... Confucianism has a unique method, which is to rely on reputation to promote cultivation."

Wu Duqiu said with a smile: "Then he is much smarter than Xu Fang. He always scolds others and apologizes in a timely manner. Cao Shuai will not care about this kind of person. As a native of Xinqi, Wu'an Hou behaves in a general way. I have scruples, and if I’m devoted to cultivation, I won’t go to him specifically. In my opinion, scolding your cousin today is just trying to get closer to you... I didn’t expect the flattery to fall on the horse’s hooves.”

Chong Xuanzun picked up the tea cup: "This kind of cleverness is really annoying."

"Speaking of which, why did you suddenly get so angry?" Wu Duqiu said, "You don't seem like someone who cares about this."

Chong Xuan Sheng went crazy and mobilized various connections to find a dead man from all over the world, which has long been a hot topic of conversation in the streets.

Bill Fengming said that there are many people who are even worse.

Why is heavy Xuan better than fat and ugly? No one is willing to match the noble ladies of the dynasty. I really can't find anyone, so I can only forcefully accept a subordinate...

Since Zhong Xuan Sheng is the same as his father, the final outcome must be similar...

It was even said that those fourteen were actually spies from other countries, who had stolen the secret Chongxuan technique from Bowang Hou Mansion, and that was why they were pursued with such vigor.

Of course the person who told it knew that he was making it up, and the person who spread it also knew that it was full of nonsense. But trampling on others with the greatest malice has always been the inertia of the talk in the streets.

This fly buzzed once, that fly buzzed twice, and the buzz became more and more outrageous. But the more outrageous and surprising it is, the more eager people are to share it.

Even with the current influence of the Chongxuan clan, it is impossible to suppress so many gossips. If you really pay attention to it, you will lose your value in vain.

Of course Zhongxuan Zun understands this. But he only said: "I was disturbed."

Wu Duqiu was noncommittal and asked: "So why did you come to see me today? It's not just for tea, is it?"

"My fat brother has spent so much effort and still hasn't found anyone after two days of searching. I suspect that Fourteenth has gone to sea." Zhong Xuanzun said in a calm tone: "Don't you have some connections on Jueming Island? Help me find it.”

Wu Duqiu couldn't help but laugh: "Why is this happening to the champion?"

"Jiang is still too old. The old man specially chose the day when he entered the academy to summon me and Chongxuan Sheng to discuss the issue of seizing the title. He just calculated that I would settle old and new grudges together and take Chongxuan Sheng into the academy and beat him up. ... Separate Chongxuan Sheng and Shi Shi without any trace, without giving them a chance to communicate. Then slowly promote the marriage, set out conditions, and give them two opportunities to choose Shi Shi. He hoped that if Zhongxuansheng also made the expected choice, the old man could use the matter of allowing Shi Shi to be a concubine to repair the relationship between him and Zhongxuansheng... But he did not expect that Zhongxuansheng would be so determined. "

Chong Xuanzun spread his hands and said, "The old man gave me a favor, but I have to add some trouble to him."

Wu Duqiu grinned and said, "You don't need to explain so much... I agree to this."

After a pause, he asked again: "By the way, I'm personally quite curious. Regarding Chong Xuan Sheng's choice... what is your attitude?"

"How should I put it..." Chong Xuanzun said, twirling the tea cup: "It's even a bit admirable."

Wu Duqiu then laughed: "It seems that the hostility will be turned into friendship."

"No." Zhong Xuanzun put the tea cup down, clapped his hands, stood up and said, "It feels better to beat him."

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For two whole days, no news of the Fourteenth came from the border counties of Qi State.

Chong Xuansheng was almost crazy with anxiety, but he had to sit in Linzi, collect information from all parties, calm down, and analyze the clues about the Fourteenth.

After Jiang Wang reported to the court, he left Linhai County eastward and rushed to the offshore islands alone.

Although due to Lu Zongxiao's relationship, no ship information of the 14th was found at any of the 13 piers in Linhai County. But since the fourteeners' whereabouts have not been captured at all the border gates of Qi State, only the offshore islands have the greatest possibility.

Linhai County Pier is a place where good and bad people are mixed. It is not easy to find someone who deliberately hides his identity. Looking back on the past is even more difficult, and omissions are inevitable.

Desheng Trading Company already has business overseas, so it can provide some help. Jiang Wang specifically found the Sihai Business Alliance and spent a lot of money to use their intelligence network.

In addition, Jiang Wuyou also has a very positive attitude towards this matter, saying that it is rare for Linzi to find a young master who is not a scumbag, and he is very willing to mobilize people to help... However, considering Chong Xuan Sheng's family background, Jiang Wang is not suitable to leave with the princess. It was too close, so he refused on his behalf - although the current Chongxuan Sheng would definitely not care about this.

The last time I went to sea was two years ago.

The fight to the death on Tianya Stage seemed very far away.

The names on the Haixun list had already been squeezed out.

For thousands of years, this place has been full of people coming and going, with the tides rising and falling.

Jiang Wang went out to sea to find someone for Chong Xuansheng, of course, not without preparation.

He was not very confident about finding someone. But he had a lot of experience in how to make a big noise.

If the intelligence network jointly woven by Desheng Commercial Bank and Sihai Merchant Alliance could not find Fourteen, he would go to Tianyatai under the pseudonym "Fourteen Sheng" to openly challenge Chen Zhitao of Diaohai Tower.

This would surely cause a sensation in the offshore islands, inform Fourteen of his arrival, and let Fourteen know Chong Xuansheng's determination.

If Fourteen did not appear after fighting Chen Zhitao, he would challenge the powerful gods on the offshore islands one by one according to their fame, until he had enough fourteen games.

When he killed Ji Shaoqing, Chen Zhitao said, "If I was born fifteen years later."

This time, Jiang Wang might also tell him that it didn't matter if he was born fifteen years earlier.

Of course, this is just a means of support, and it remains in Jiang Wang's imagination for the time being...

And it is only an imagination in the end.

Because just when Jiang Wang landed on Haimen Island and organized various people to search for Fourteen, an unexpected person came to the door.

The person who came to the door was a middle-aged man, holding the token of the General Affairs Envoy of Diaohai Tower.

As the highest position under the elders of Diaohai Tower, the position of General Affairs Envoy has considerable authority, especially now that Zhenhai League has been established for several years.

"... From Deqiao to Youxia... such as the Wrathful Whale Gang... In summary, we have conducted a comprehensive investigation. In the past four days, among the people who came from the direction of Qi, there is definitely no Fourteenth Girl. In other words, if you are sure that she left Linzi on April 26, then she definitely did not go out to sea."

The General Affairs Envoy surnamed Lu reported.

A thorough investigation of all people who went out to sea from the direction of Qi within five days, just think about how terrifying this task is. The manpower and material resources to be mobilized are not simple.

The historical status and operation of Diaohailou in the offshore islands are naturally beyond doubt.

Even though the momentum of Qi State is so strong today, and it continues to erode the share of Zhenhai League overseas, suppressing the prestige of Diaohailou. But when it comes to intelligence capabilities in the offshore islands, it is still incomparable to Diaohailou.

If Zhu Biqiong did not deliberately deceive, then this is the final fact.

If Fourteen did not go to sea, where is she now?

As for whether this news was deliberately deceived by Zhu Biqiong... Jiang Wang did not consider this issue at all.

Speaking of which, they have not seen each other since the last separation.

The days when we got along in Qingyang Town are still very precious memories when I think of them now.

At that time, the two people who were still unknown, and their understanding of the world was still very simple...

Now one has returned to Diaohailou and has become a disciple of the fourth elder Gu Huaixin, who can drive people at the level of general affairs to do things for her. The other is still in the officialdom of Qi State, and was granted the title of Marquis Wu'an of Daqi. He went to sea and did nothing, but attracted the attention of all parties.

They each walked very high, so the distance between them seemed even greater.

We will never meet again, seeing the black dog quarreling and the white dog mourning.

The endless sound of the waves pulled at the memory.

Jiang Wang was silent for a moment before asking, "Where is Miss Zhu?"

"My girl said--" Lu Shuwu looked at his nose and looked at his heart: "If you ask, I will tell you that it is not the time to meet now."