Chapter 289 Autumn Hunt
Yunzhou, Annan Marquis Mansion.
Backyard.
A pond with withered lotus leaves, several koi fish playing in it. Although it is autumn, the courtyard is planted with evergreen trees, and the eyes are still full of green.
Annan Marquis Yuan Dingting stood by the pond with his hands behind his back, his back to Wang Li.
"My Lord, this is the first time our Marquis Mansion has held an autumn hunt, so we should focus on safety. I have selected two places in total."
Yuan Dingting hummed:
"Tell me about it."
Although Yuan Dingting did not turn around and could not see Wang Li's movements, Wang Li still bowed respectfully, and then said:
"The first place is Xiazhao Mountain, a hundred miles away from Yunzhou. This place is close enough to Yunzhou City, convenient for carriages and horses, and the surrounding terrain is open. If there is a demonic chaos, it can be detected in advance."
Wang Li was one of the four guests selected from Yunzhou.
He was not optimistic at first.
But gradually, he became the only one among the four who could freely enter and leave the backyard of the Marquis.
Yang Heng and Yan Qin were envious of this.
Who said that there were too many people who could fight in this Marquis's mansion.
But civil officials were different. Wang Li relied on his cautious and proper work and soon gained the respect of the Marquis.
Just after he finished speaking.
Yuan Dingting's voice floated:
"What about the second place?"
Wang Li then continued: "The second place is Qinghe. There is an open grassland at the foot of Shiwan Mountain, where docile monsters often live. In addition, Qinghe has abundant martial virtues, and Lord Li is also steady in his work. It is also a good place for hunting."
After speaking.
Wang Li began to watch his nose and his heart, quietly waiting for the decision of Marquis Yuan.
He has always put himself in a very correct position.
He is just a person who collects and analyzes information. As for how to make a decision, he never says a word more.
This is one of the reasons why he can be valued by Marquis Yuan.
About an incense stick of time passed.
Yuan Dingting then slowly spoke:
"Let's go to Qinghe."
After hearing the answer, Wang Li bowed deeply: "Yes."
Then he slowly retreated in small steps.
When he left the yard, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
'Brother Li, when we get to Qinghe, you have to treat me to a meal. '
The place for this autumn hunting.
All the places were reported by the local government, and then the people in the Marquis' Mansion were selected. This matter happened to be in charge of Wang Li.
Under Wang Li's secret promotion.
Yunzhou and Qinghe were soon determined.
If it is said that he colluded with Li Rui, it would be wrong to blame Li Rui and Wang Li.
Li Rui did not mention it at all.
But Wang Li had a tacit understanding and did it on purpose.
Of course, Qinghe was not chosen entirely for personal relationship, and Wang Li did not dare to do so.
How could Lord Yuan be easily deceived?
In addition to the place, people are also equally important in choosing the place for autumn hunting.
Wang Li chose Qinghe because he and Li Rui cooperated better and were more confident that he could do a good job in this autumn hunting.
It was for both public and private reasons.
The two were not contradictory.
Then, the scope was narrowed down, some competitors were removed, and Lord Yuan had only two options. The probability of Qinghe was very high. Even if Qinghe was not chosen, Wang Li would not lose anything.
But if he chose it, he could earn a favor from Li Rui for free.
No matter what, he would not lose.
"Qinghe?"
Li Rui looked at the letter sent from Yunzhou and blinked.
It was indeed sent from the Marquis' Mansion, but it was not an official letter from the Marquis' Mansion, but a private letter from Wang Li.
It was funny.
He and Wang Li had only met once, but they became close friends.
Wang Li also helped Li Rui a lot in the Marquis' Mansion.
Obviously.
The choice of Qinghe for this autumn hunting should also be related to Wang Li, otherwise the private letter received should not be from Wang Li.
Li Rui certainly understood that Wang Li was giving him an opportunity.
Autumn hunting is a major event for Annan Hou since he was enthroned.
If it is well prepared, it will be a great achievement.
A rare opportunity!
‘It seems that I can’t keep those jars of good wine. ’
Otherwise, it is said that you must have a good relationship with your staff, and the advantage is reflected here.
Before, Wang Li asked him to investigate the case of Xu Chuan’s death, and he helped Wang Li a lot. The two became pen pals after a few exchanges. In addition, they are of similar age and both have achieved success in their old age, so they became close friends.
Of course, the main reason is that both parties feel the need to make friends.
Otherwise, there are so many old men in the Hou Mansion, and Wang Li has never become a close friend with anyone.
Li Rui went out immediately.
He found Ning Zhongtian, and when he heard that the autumn hunting was chosen in Qinghe, Ning Zhongtian was overjoyed.
This is a great opportunity to show merit.
Li Rui smiled and said, "Fourth brother, don't take it lightly. Bring a hundred elite soldiers with me to the foot of Shiwan Mountain to check it out first."
"Okay."
Ning Zhongtian nodded.
He quickly ran to gather his men.
Li Rui took advantage of the opportunity to find Cao Wei and told the chief officer of Anning Guard about the autumn hunt.
Cao Wei was also very happy.
When he heard that Li Rui was going to Shiwan Mountain, he did not fight for it and took care of the affairs in Qinghe City.
When Lord Yuan came to the autumn hunt, he would of course stay in Qinghe.
So Qinghe City is equally important.
The troops were divided into two groups.
Ning Zhongtian arrived with his soldiers, and Li Rui led a group of more than a hundred people out of the city and headed straight for Shiwan Mountain.
The place was reported by Li Rui.
Naturally, he knew the direction.
After only half a day's journey, they arrived at the location of the enclosure.
A wide and clear grassland appeared in front of everyone, and cattle and sheep could be seen not far away.
Ning Zhongtian looked at the grassland and his eyes lit up:
"Brother, I never knew there was such a pleasant grassland outside Qinghe City."
Li Rui said with a smile:
"Fourth brother, you have never raised a horse, it is normal that you don't know."
This grassland.
In fact, it is not small in Qinghe, especially for farmers who raise horses and cattle.
Li Rui has been a horseman for decades, of course he knows it.
But he doesn't come here often.
Because it is too far from Qinghe City, he has only come three or four times.
Although this place is considered to be the territory of Shiwan Mountain, it is actually more than ten miles away from Shiwan Mountain. If you arrange soldiers to follow in advance, you don't have to worry about the monster tide.
It is suitable for enclosure.
Enclosure, enclosure, of course it must be enclosed.
The royal family's Tiannan enclosure is enclosed for hundreds of miles, and then monsters are released in the enclosure for autumn hunting.
As for the Qinghe enclosure.
The specifications are certainly not that high.
According to Wang Li, it is only necessary to enclose 20 miles of land, and then there is a lookout every mile, and then introduce monsters, which is enough for the autumn hunting in Yunzhou.
Although the specifications are not high, it is not a small project.
Otherwise, Li Rui would not have brought hundreds of soldiers to the Qinghe enclosure.
This is just a preliminary inspection, and the subsequent things have to wait for the construction of Qinghe, Anning Mansion and even Yunzhou workshops to be completed.
"Ten people form a team, and clear out the area of 20 miles."
Li Rui ordered.
The small flag and the general flag led their men to disperse in all directions.
There are many things to do in building an enclosure. It is not a simple hunting. First of all, there must be a place for the Marquis to live. Of course, the Marquis is of such status that he cannot live in a tent.
In addition, it is necessary to clean up the miscellaneous things.
This includes both mountain people and monsters.
Explore the situation clearly.
Those who participate in the autumn hunting are all people of noble status, including some civil officials. If something goes wrong, no one can bear the responsibility.
Therefore, although it was still a month away from the beginning of autumn, Li Rui had already started preparing.
If you don't plan for anything, good things will turn into bad things.
The soldiers dispersed one after another.
Only Li Rui, Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu were left.
At this time.
The little white dragon came out from Li Rui's sleeve.
No mistake, one sentence, one post, one content, one 6, one 9, one book, one bar, take a look!
"Brother, come to Shiwan Mountain, play as you like, who dares to make you unhappy, I will peel its skin!"
Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu looked at the little white dragon's little mouth, with a human-like proud face.
They were amazed.
It's not that they haven't seen monsters before.
But it's the first time they have seen such a spiritual little white dragon.
Li Rui's raising snakes is no secret in Anningwei. It's normal for the largest monster dealer in Qinghe to raise a monster. This is probably the same as it's impossible for a cattle breeder not to eat beef.
However, only a few people know that what he raises is not a snake at all, but a dragon.
Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu are both in this minority.
"Xiaobai, don't take it lightly."
Li Rui smiled.
According to Xiaobai Jiao, the area north of the Shiwan Mountain is the territory of the old dragon, and the area south is the territory of a fierce old ape. The two monsters are the undisputed overlords of the Shiwan Mountain.
He has the scales of the old dragon, and Xiaobai Jiao is even more noble.
This is not deep in the Shiwan Mountain.
The risk of accidents is extremely small.
Li Rui never does things that he is not sure of. He had thought of this when he reported it.
"Let's go."
He said to Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu beside him.
With a light shout, the monster horse under his crotch neighed and ran towards the direction of the Shiwan Mountain.
If the Qinghe enclosure is the most likely place for accidents, it must be near the Shiwan Mountain. This is the focus of the inspection. Of course, Li Rui has to go and see it in person.
This is a wilderness, and the speed of the monster horse is at its maximum here.
The four hooves galloped, and the surrounding scenery turned into shadows and retreated. The vast Shiwan Mountain kept approaching.
In just a moment.
They had arrived at the foot of Shiwan Mountain.
Although the demon horse could also walk in the mountains, Li Rui still tied the horse at the foot of the mountain and walked up the mountain.
The demon horse made too much noise.
They came to investigate, which could easily alert the enemy.
Shiwan Mountain was too big.
Even though Li Rui had been here several times, there were still too many places he had never been to.
Even the little white dragon who grew up here was the same.
Since they were going to hunt in the enclosed area, those who came were all treasures and geniuses from major clans and families. Safety was of course the first priority. When Wang Li recommended Qinghe, he was looking for safety. If too many people died, Lord Yuan would lose face.
At that time, Li Rui would have lost both his merits and his hard work, and he would even be punished for it.
That's why he needed to investigate more.
Since entering the Shiwan Mountain, the little white dragon has been like returning home, so relaxed and happy.
Climbed down from Li Rui's wrist and trouser legs.
Ran away without a trace.
Li Rui didn't care about it.
Who said that the little white dragon had returned home, so there was no need to worry at all. Here, the little white dragon was more comfortable than the three of them combined.
"Brother, I heard that there is an old dragon in the Shiwan Mountain. It has caused a monster wave before. You have to be more careful."
Ning Zhongtian looked around vigilantly.
"Yes, I heard that it is in the realm of earth immortals."
Tan Hu also muttered.
When we wait for the autumn hunting, of course we won't be afraid of the old Jiao with Lord Yuan in charge, but now that Lord Yuan is still thousands of miles away, it will be troublesome if we are unlucky and encounter the old Jiao going out for a walk.
Li Rui was the calmest.
The matter involving Lao Jiao was too involved, so he didn't tell anyone.
Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu only knew that Xiaobai Jiao was a Jiao, but they did not know that Xiaobai Jiao was the son of Lao Jiao, and that he was Lao Jiao's appointed guest.
One hundred thousand mountains?
The risk factor is similar to walking on the streets of Qinghe.
He comes to Shiwanshan.
It is to clean up those monsters that are too unruly and disobedient to the old dragon.
Just as the three of them continued to go deeper——
Suddenly the little white dragon went away and came back again, and came to Li Rui's feet.
"Brother, I seem to have discovered something interesting."
"interesting?"
Li Rui raised his eyebrows slightly.
Little Bai Jiao was a little confused and said vaguely: "I can't tell, I just feel familiar inexplicably. Brother, you are knowledgeable. Please help me take a look. Maybe it is some great treasure."
"good."
Li Rui nodded.
He immediately took Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu and followed Xiao Baijiao straight into the depths of the mountain forest.
Ning Zhongtian looked deeper.
I just wanted to stop it.
But seeing that Li Rui had already set off, he had no choice but to follow him.
The little white dragon took three people through ten miles of mountains and forests.
Finally, we stopped in front of a cave.
Li Rui narrowed his eyes slightly.
The cave was covered with vines in front, but there was a big hole in the middle. It was obviously man-made, and there was a high probability that someone had already been there.
The little white dragon looked at the cave:
"Brother, the things inside give me a familiar feeling."
After saying that, he got in.
Li Rui and the other two looked at each other and followed in.
The cave is not big.
It's only one foot in diameter, but it's even more desolate inside, with nothing but bare rock and earth walls.
Ning Zhongtian and Tan Huzheng were wondering why Li Rui came here.
But he saw Li Rui's expression change.
His expression became solemn.
‘There is a remnant of immortal energy. ’
It's amazing that an ordinary cave can have remnants of immortal energy.
As a warrior, his eyesight is far beyond that of ordinary people, and he can see in darkness.
Li Rui observed carefully and soon discovered that a groove suddenly appeared in the corner of the cave. Something should have been placed there before, and it had been taken away.
An idea suddenly came to my mind.
‘It’s a spiritual stone! ’
The shape of the groove is exactly the same as the spirit stone in Xu Chuan's hand, and look at the messy footprints on the cave floor.
Basically certain.
The Black and White Shuangsha and Xu Chuan should have found the spiritual stone here.
Xiao Baijiao practiced with him day and night, and was extremely sensitive to the immortal energy. Only then could he discover the anomaly in this cave.
Li Rui's eyes suddenly lit up:
‘This place is probably an immortal cave. ’