That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 862 The important town of Jiangling has fallen

This vision of heaven and earth came and went quickly, but it was still seen by many people. After all, there is never a shortage of masters in the imperial capital. Many top figures such as Han Xuan in the world may not be monks, but they are well-informed and have good eyesight.

Such a vision of rolling thunder made Han Xuan hang his heart, but when he saw the sword energy and smashed the robbery cloud in a blink of an eye, his heart finally landed safely.

Now that the weather is about to enter winter, it is especially bitter, and it is even more difficult for the elderly. Han Xuan just stood in the yard for a while, and felt a little stiff when he was hit by the cold wind. He was supported by the housekeeper and went back to the house. After that, it took a while to calm down.

Just when Han Xuan was about to send his confidant to Xu Beiyou's side, a slender figure appeared in the courtyard out of thin air, and then walked slowly into the house.

Han Xuan was about to get up, but Xu Beiyou had already stepped forward and gently pressed his knee, and said firstly, "There is no father who stands up to greet his son, you just sit still."

Han Xuan wrapped his hands around the stove, laughed bitterly at himself, and said, "When you get old, your bones are useless."

Xu Beiyou squatted in front of Han Xuan, and said softly, "People are old and don't rely on their muscles and bones. After this winter is over and spring comes, they will naturally get better."

The old man smiled casually, "That's only if you can see the spring. I'm old. Birth, old age, sickness and death are the biggest rules in the world. I have nothing to ignore. It's the current Daqi court that makes me worry. King Yu Wei, fighting against the grasslands in the northwest, with enemies on three sides, plus a Daoist sect behind the back to fuel the flames, it is really a wind from all directions. Today's Da Qi Dynasty is not as good as it was back then, and it is still unknown whether the eight winds will not stand still."

Xu Beiyou said in a deep voice: "Actually, what you always said is that the southeast half of the wall is the most important thing, and it must not fall into Xiao Jin's hands. After the defeat of the Jiangnan Navy, people's hearts are floating, especially the major families in the south of the Yangtze River. , One mountain looks at another mountain high, one must observe, one must not be careless, one must guard against it.”

Han Xuan asked, "What does Nangui mean?"

Xu Beiyou said slowly: "Now I have set foot on the [-]th Floor of the Earth Immortal. Looking at the current world, Qiu Ye has not recovered from her serious injury. No one can beat me steadily. At most, the victory and defeat are only five or five. Now Xiao Jin is in the river. Under the capital city, Jiangdu is the most important thing in Jiangnan, and it is also the foundation of Jianzong, so I want to go to Jiangnan personally."

Han Xuan took a deep look at Xu Beiyou, and said with emotion: "I didn't stop you when you wanted to go to Jiangnan from the northwest. I won't stop you when you go to Jiangnan this time. But now it's not the same as before. We are no longer alone. The whole family is not hungry, and there is a big family behind you, especially you, who is already married, you still have to ask the princess if you want to go to the south of the Yangtze River."

Xu Beiyou nodded in agreement and said, "You should have asked her."

Han Xuan put the hand stove in his hand on the table next to him, and said softly, "It's not easy for a princess, now the burden of the Daqi court is on her shoulders, it's not easy."

Xu Beiyou didn't judge this, but said calmly: "Since it's the burden left by the elders, no matter how heavy it is, there's no reason to pick it up. Just grit your teeth and take it one step at a time until you can't carry it anymore. Ask with a clear conscience."

Han Xuan smiled sincerely: "It's a good one with a clear conscience. When I was young, I was studying, and I especially admired the two words of the sages. If you are poor, you will be good for yourself, and if you are rich, you will benefit the world. I deeply believe it."

Xu Beiyou helped Han Xuan's knees to get up slowly, and said softly, "Father rest well, I'll go to the Princess Mansion."

The old man smiled and said: "Go, if you go to Jiangnan, I don't know how long it will take, the young couple should get together more often."

Xu Beiyou responded, and slowly exited the house.

When Xu Beiyou came to the princess mansion, Xiao Zhinan was buried in the case. After seeing Xu Beiyou, she stood up with a smile, "Congratulations, my husband, for stepping into the realm of the eighteenth floor of the earth fairy."

Xu Beiyou laughed softly, "Congratulations."

Xiao Zhinan bypassed the desk and stood facing Xu Beiyou. Their noses were almost touching. She looked Xu Beiyou up and down carefully, and after confirming that he was all right, she said, "I think I know you well. What's the matter?" Just talk about it."

Xu Beiyou smiled helplessly: "I can't hide anything from you. I do have something to discuss with you. As you said just now, I have stepped into the realm of the [-]th floor of the Earth Immortal. This is not what it used to be. The situation in the imperial capital has also stabilized. So I want to go to Jiangnan for a trip, what do you think?"

"What else can I see?" Xiao Zhinan wrapped his arms around Xu Beiyou, "You have your own reasons for going to Jiangnan, can I stop you? After all, Jianzong is still there, so it's okay if you don't take a look. It's hard to feel at ease."

Xu Beiyou couldn't help sighing, "It's fine if it's someone else, but Xiao Jin came to Jiangnan in person. This person dares to plot against the Emperor Taizu. I really don't feel relieved."

Speaking of this, Xiao Zhinan suddenly thought of something, let go of Xu Beiyou, went back to the book case, took a [-]-mile express delivery that had just arrived, and handed it to Xu Beiyou.

After Xu Beiyou took it, he didn't rush to take it apart, and asked, "The battle report from Jiangnan?"

Xiao Zhinan hummed, and couldn't hide his worry and said: "The battle report just sent from Jiangnan shows that Shangguan Tan has already captured Jiangling. It was the dead soldiers in the city who joined forces with the Wei army outside the city, resulting in one of the three major towns in Huzhou. Jiangling only defended it for less than three days before declaring its fall. The situation in Huzhou is in a state of corruption, and the country's affairs are in dire straits. The only good news is that the guards and officials in the city committed suicide and died for the country. No one defected to the enemy. It will be released tomorrow."

Xu Beiyou's eyes were gloomy, "These Jiangnan aristocratic families really can't sit still, it's probably due to Murong Xuan's behind-the-scenes contact and planning."

Xiao Zhinan said: "As expected, fortunately Jiangdu is mostly dominated by sects. Ever since Jiangnan Daomen was expelled from Jiangdu by you, the three families headed by Jianzong are dominant. It is not expected that some great family will cause disturbances."

Xu Beiyou opened the [-]-mile urgent letter sent by the Dark Guard Mansion, and after carefully looking at the details of the destruction of Jiangling City, he said in a deep voice, "Even so, you should not take it lightly, after all, these aristocratic families are all rooted in Jiangnan. Hundreds of years of local snakes, with intertwined roots, it would not be surprising if there is some unknown and hidden backhand."

Speaking of this, Xu Beiyou paused for a moment, and said with a sneer: "Even if there are people from them in the Jianzong, I wouldn't be surprised at all. Isn't my junior sister Li Qinglian born in a side branch of the Li family in Jiangling?"

Xiao Zhinan didn't speak, but there was a questioning expression in his eyes.

Xu Beiyou said softly: "A sword has double edges, one edge is against the enemy, and the other is against oneself. In Jianzong, the Sword Qi Lingkong Hall is such a sharp sword. When necessary, it can also get rid of the vines inside itself."

Xiao Zhinan asked: "What is the necessary time?"

Xu Beiyou said in a deep voice: "Now is the time when it is necessary. Doing extraordinary things at an extraordinary time. Before I leave for the south of the Yangtze River, I will send a letter to my teacher, Feijian, and ask her to deal with it according to her own circumstances. First, kill Jiangdu City." vines."

(End of this chapter)