Chapter 542: Sui Dynasty, It’s Time to Die
"Xiaoling, please stop talking about me like that."
Kou Zhong listened to Xu Xin's words with distress on his face. If he had a choice, he would of course want to be like Xu Xin and sleep with virgin beauties. But since the two brothers have been away from Yangzhou for so long, he has almost no luck. .
"Xiao Zhong, you must restrain yourself."
"The Immortality Technique we practice is extremely powerful and has many incredible effects, but when it comes to children... it's not that good, so the girl you choose the first time is very important. If you be patient now, if you find a girl from a good family in the future, Maybe it’ll be all at once.”
Xu Xin hooked his arm on Gao Zhong's shoulder and told him the secret clearly. He regarded this boy as a brother, so he kept telling him not to sleep with random women.
"This...Xiaoling, that guy..."
Kou Zhong was surprised after hearing Xu Xin's words.
"Don't worry about what I say."
Xu Xin could tell at a glance what this kid was thinking, what kind of person he was, Xu Xin, and there was still a way to have a child for such a small problem as the Immortality Technique.
But those methods can be used by himself, but it will not be so easy to use them on Kou Zhong.
The rest of the journey was uneventful, without many disturbances, and there was no East China Sea giant Li Zitong blocking the way. The group of them arrived at the dock outside Yangzhou City smoothly.
When he got off the ship, Kou Zhong had an extra precious sword. At first glance, it seemed ordinary, but after a closer look, he felt that no matter the handle or the scabbard, although there were no gorgeous decorations, it always had an ancient and simple taste. It makes people dare not have the heart to look down upon.
This sword, which he named "Moon in the Well", was said to be a magical weapon from ancient times. The steel was of strange quality, and the blade would have a yellow glow. Two hundred years ago, it fell into the hands of the "Knife" by the number one sword master at that time. "Ba" bully the master's hands.
Later, Master Ling retired with the sword, and the sword disappeared from sight. Later, it fell into the hands of Xiao Mian, the second leader of the Baling Gang.
This time, in order to win over Xu Xin and Kou Zhong, the Baling Gang specially found a knife and a sword as a gift. Xu Xin also got a short sword, which was said to be the ancient magic weapon "Fish Gut". Xu Xin estimated that it was most likely not true, but it was indeed a sword that was not inferior to Jing Zhongyue.
Xu Xin and Gao Zhong arrived in Yangzhou smoothly and got on the carriage under the arrangement of the Baling Gang. Sister Xiao and Xiang Yushan accompanied them into the city, while Yun Yuzhen got on another carriage with other arrangements.
Matters in Yangzhou City were arranged by Dugu Sheng, the second most powerful man in the Dugu Clan.
Dugu Sheng was afraid that Yuwen Clan would predict the news and cause trouble, so he came to greet him personally.
The second master of the Dugu clan has an unremarkable appearance. He looks like a short and thin old man, probably in his fifties. His eyes are deep and bright, and his temples are bulging high. His skills are pretty good, but against Xu Xin it's not enough.
Dugu Shenggui is the second-in-command of the Dugu Clan, so he naturally looks down on Xu Xin and Xu Xin who were born in duckweeds and have no background. However, he is a sophisticated man and is polite to Xu Xin and Kou Zhong while keeping a distance.
Surrounded by Dugu Sheng and more than a hundred guards, the carriage and team entered Yangzhou City.
Finally, they met an official at an official residence in the city.
This man was handsome and elegant, aged thirty-five or six. After being introduced by Dugu Sheng, he turned out to be the chamberlain Yu Shiji, one of Yang Guang's most favored ministers.
Yu Shiji walked carelessly, did not understand martial arts, and was exhausted from drinking and sex. His face was as pale as Xiang Yushan's, and he looked as weak as a frail person.
Yu Shiji looked at Kou Zhong and Xu Xin and asked Dugu Sheng, "It's them after all."
Dugu Sheng nodded in agreement.
Yu Shiji and Dugu Sheng said something and revealed some news. Another favorite of Yang Guang, the imperial censor Pei Yun, was also a backbone in the operation against the Yuwen clan.
Yu Shiji looked at Xu Xin and said, "Give me the account book first. You two will wait in the side hall. When the time comes, I will come and take you to see the Holy Emperor."
Xu Xin took out the account book, and Yu Shiji immediately looked through it. When he found the detailed numbers about the Yuwen Clan, he laughed and said: "General Dugu, we really got a treasure this trip. Let's take a look this time. What's the Yuwen Clan's return?" How long can it last?"
Dugu Sheng twitched his beard and smiled, obviously very proud.
"You two, don't be too proud. As far as I know, some of Yang Guang's concubines are having an affair with Yu Wenhuaji."
"Perhaps what you are plotting now has been known to the Yuwen Clan for a long time."
Xu Xin glanced at Yu Shiji and Dugu Sheng, raised his hand and took the account book into his hand again.
Seeing this neat skill, Dugu Sheng's eyes flashed with sparkle.
And when Xu Xin mentioned that Concubine Yang Guang was having an affair with Yu Wenhua and that the Yuwen clan might have known about their conspiracy, everyone present changed their expressions.
"Brother Xu, where does your news come from? Do you have any concrete evidence?"
Dugu Sheng asked quickly.
"Don't ask about the source of the information. If you want to verify it, there are many ways... In addition, are there many deserters in the army recently? Are there any generals who have led many troops to chase the deserters but have never returned?"
Xu Xin glanced sideways at Dugu Sheng and Yu Shiji. When he said his words, both of them seemed to have thought of something. Their expressions changed again and again, and their expressions became panicked.
"Why are you panicking? Things haven't gotten that bad yet. Just do as I say. Even if you can't solve the Yuwen Clan, you can still protect yourself."
"First of all, you arrange for people to secretly take over the Yangzhou garrison and forbidden army, and control all the military power you can get."
"Second, pay close attention to the movements of Yuwen clan members and their allies, and take action as soon as there are clues. We would rather kill the wrong one than let it go."
…
Xu Xin talked about it, but Dugu Sheng, Yu Shiji and others were hesitant.
Because to do what Xu Xin said is an act of absolute transgression, no different from rebellion.
"If you want to die, you don't have to do it. We brothers will go out for a walk first and wait for your news..."
Xu Xin said and Kou Zhong stood up and left, ignoring the group of ugly-faced people in the hall.
In Yangzhou City, two figures were walking on the road. The once bustling streets were now very miserable.
Kou Zhong sighed and said: "These thieves are like locusts, eating away at Yangzhou until it is riddled with holes and leaving no trace of skin intact."
Xu Xin and Kou Zhong were walking on the street, and from time to time they encountered groups of Sui soldiers dominating the market. It was rare to see women taking to the streets.
Yang Guang went to the south of the Yangtze River, accompanied by the Guanzhong Forbidden Army. As some bad news came, the morale of the army was turbulent and the soldiers were homesick.
Yang Guang did not take advantage of the morale of the army to fight back to Guanzhong, but instead ordered the arrest of local women to serve with the army. This is a bastard.
This guy has gone crazy, and his mind has been confused for a long time. Now he is just relying on his temper and abusing his power in his last moments. He is hopeless and no one will save him.
The women who dare to go out on the street now are all elderly women, and they are not very attractive. People on the street are coming and going in a hurry, and they are no longer as prosperous as they used to be.
In the hearts of the people of Yangzhou, the Sui soldiers were more terrifying than any rebel army.
Although there are also chaos in other places controlled by the Sui soldiers or rebels, there are really very few who are as holistic and beastly as the Yangzhou Sui soldiers.
"Great Sui God, it's time to die."
As Xu Xin walked on the street, he could see the turbulent undercurrent behind the seemingly desolate Yangzhou. The people were rebellious. The Sui Dynasty was hopeless. This land was dead.