twin moon

Chapter 55, Scene [-]

It was sunny after the snow, but there were still very few pedestrians on the road.A gray Yuhua horse walked cautiously through the white-capped streets with small steps.Under the horse's hooves, the snow covering the insteps immediately turned into a series of yellow-brown mud puddles.

Immediately, the man was dressed in black iron armor with the pattern of the sailor sea falcon, and he carried a broad-backed saber on his back.One person and one horse stopped outside the secluded back door of Jinghai Hou Mansion, but there was already a housekeeper waiting here.

"General Ping Hai, you came on time. Is it okay to go along the way?"

The butler accepted the rein from the other party with a flattering face.He understood that the relationship between the fierce-looking young man in front of him and the pudgy prince in the house was extraordinary.Although he didn't know the details, but he was shrewd and seemed to have already started to make plans for his future.

"It's going well. Steward Feng, isn't it convenient for Lord Overseer to see me?"

The young man with a blue face and bull eyes seemed to understand the thoughts of the butler in front of him, but out of fear of Jing Haihou, the corners of his mouth only trembled slightly, but he held back and did not laugh.

Still smiling, the butler stretched out his right hand and pointed to a small two-story building on the east side of the courtyard: "Master Hou is already waiting in the warm pavilion, the general can just go there."

Yu Li hurriedly clasped his fists in salute, and trotted along the winding paths in the courtyard of the Hou Mansion.He stopped in front of the Nuan Pavilion, tidied up the armor on his body, and then bent his fingers and knocked on the exquisitely carved wooden door in front of him:

"The last general, Yu Li, see Lord Overseer."

"Just come in by yourself, there are no outsiders here."

Jinghaihou's voice sounded from behind the door, and Yu Li was actually allowed to enter directly.The young general realized that the other party had already sent out all the entourage around him, and immediately stretched out his hand and pushed open the door of the warm pavilion.

Right now, the pudgy prince is standing in front of a huge map of Dasheng, with his back to the gate.Hearing the sound of footsteps, he just turned around, squinted his eyes and greeted:
"You have worked hard these days! Come, come, come, come to this king!"

Yu Li didn't know why the other party was in such a good mood today, so he bowed again.When he got closer, he saw the dark brown sheepskin in Jing Haihou's hand.There are some strange words and symbols on it, it is the ancient map taken out from Jiangyan's Baipi three years ago.

Previously, the young general had only occasionally heard about the existence of this map, but had never seen its real face. Now, seeing the strangely shaped marks drawn on the map, his eyes were immediately attracted.

A moment later, the young man with a green face suddenly realized that his behavior was inappropriate, and quietly raised his eyes to look at Qi Shouyu beside him, only to see that the other party was squinting his eyes, looking at him with deep meaning:

"You are so engrossed in watching it, do you see something famous?"

The indistinguishable expression of joy and anger on Jinghaihou's face made Yu Li's back feel suddenly chilled.Although there were several braziers burning in the warm pavilion, which was much warmer than outside, he still shivered involuntarily, and immediately lowered his head:

"Lord Overseer, forgive me!"

"What is your fault? I asked you to come to this king's side to look at this picture together. Could it be that this king is too strict with you on weekdays?"

Seeing that the other party's words had changed from the usual sharpness, and his gestures were like a loving father who cared for his children, Yu Li suddenly felt that his hard work over the years had finally paid off, and after thanking him, he raised his head again, but it was already gone. It's obviously relaxed a lot.

"During the days when you led the team out of the city, I repeatedly compared the coastline drawn on this map with the territory of Dasheng. According to my speculation, the ruins of the city of gods we are looking for may be in the Ming Dynasty. in the depths of the extreme ice."

"Then I will order people to prepare warm clothes when I go back. As long as the warlord gives orders, I can lead the ship north at any time to find out."

Yu Li finally understood why the other party was in such a good mood, and immediately gave an upright military salute, as if accepting orders in danger, but it made Jing Haihou laugh:
"It's not urgent. The underworld is extremely dangerous. I don't know how many times colder it is than the winter in Wanzhou. How can a few winter clothes be able to resist it? Besides, the sea of ​​ice floes on the west side of Guizhou is already covered by ordinary boats." It’s the limit, even if you want to go, you have to think about it in the long run.”

Qi Shouyu gently waved his fat palms, but changed the subject, "Speaking of which, have all the Ding Nu captured by your southward journey this time been sent to Zhenlan Fortress?"

Hearing that the other party finally asked him about his trip to sea this time, Yu Li immediately cheered up: "All the people have been sent to the island. It is expected that the fortress will be completed before the spring of next year. It can also be carried out at full speed according to plan.”

Listening to the young general's return, Marquis Jinghai finally showed satisfaction on his face:
"Okay, okay! After the completion of the Zhenlan Fortress, we can start looking for a way to break the ice and continue northward. If people can stay in the cabin to keep warm, maybe they won't be killed by the ice and snow!"

"The way to break the ice and go north? Could it be that Lord Overseer wants to use those firearms—" Yu Li suddenly realized.

Qi Shouyu nodded: "That's right. Although the expert who taught me how to cast firearms didn't say it clearly, I have a vague feeling that if the black flame medicine used in firearms is re-mixed, maybe I can make it." It is even more powerful, a sharp weapon capable of breaking through the Mysterious Ice of Ten Thousand Years of Darkness!"

"There is no need for the warlord to tell the general about such a confidential matter..."

Yu Li was suspicious in his heart, wondering what the other party's attitude towards him changed today, and what was the meaning behind it.

"I tell you that I understand. Naturally, I want to discuss some countermeasures with you. Although you are an illegitimate child, the king's discipline is quite strict on weekdays, but after all, blood is thicker than water. To achieve this great event, you and my father and son must work together. , to overcome all difficulties! This king has painstakingly managed the Zhenlan Fortress for decades, and it has just reached its current scale. Now that I intend to hand it over to you, I hope that I will not betray my trust."

In Yu Li's impression, it was the first time that the short and fat man opposite him was so honest with him, suddenly his knees softened, and he knelt down on the ground with a plop: "The final general will fulfill his mission!"

"As long as I can go north to the Underworld, the divine power left by the ancestors will be in my pocket! At that time, no matter whether the Guanning soldiers of Weiliang or the Qingyong iron cavalry of Chengguo, even if the emperor and the other ten princes If we all join forces, we may not be my opponent, Qi Shouyu!"

When Jinghaihou said this, he couldn't help laughing.He smiled so wickedly and presumptuously, that even Yu Li, who was standing by the side, felt a little afraid.However, the short and fat prince didn't seem to notice the subtle changes in the young man's expression. After laughing for a while, he continued to ask:

"Is there any news from Shizi recently?"

"Qi Zixiu seems to be more uneasy than before. It is said that he has been ignoring government affairs all day long in Xiyin City, and instead spent a lot of energy practicing secret arts according to the handwritten copy you asked the last general to send. The purpose of the military governor should be considered achieved. "

"It can only be said that it is half achieved for the time being. However, Qi Zixiu, a worthless man, has the same temperament as my brother Wang, stubborn and stubborn. Once the seeds of doubt are planted in his heart, it will not be so easy to get them back. When necessary, He will be our staunch ally to keep Xiang Baili in check."

"The last general thinks that Lord Overseer doesn't have to worry about that lazy general who likes to take care of flowers and plants. Although he leads [-] imperial troops in the city, if he doesn't have the forbidden soldier talisman in his hand, he will be a toothless tiger. For fear."

"Rather than worrying about Xiang Baili, it's better to say that the king is worried about Qi Ziyin, the student he silently supports. Although my nephew looks indifferent on the surface, he is the biggest variable in my plan. After all, the king Brother has always doted on this young master, not to mention, he still has such amber pupils!"

Speaking of this, Jing Haihou's smile suddenly froze on his face, as if he suddenly thought of something disgusting.

As soon as he mentioned Qi Ziyin, Yu Li naturally thought of the black-eyed boy who hangs out with him all day long, and his teeth were itchy with hatred, and there was a trace of killing intent in his eyes:
"Lord Overseer, since that's the case, why don't you find an opportunity to get rid of him, Jiang Yan, and the red-haired little witch? The three of them hang out in the streets all day long, and it's inevitable that they won't encounter any accidents."

"No. As long as these three children are kept alive right now, it won't be easy to arouse the suspicion of the person above the hall. Especially the red-haired girl, her origin has always been difficult to find out. But this king has a hunch that this woman It is by no means as simple as it seems, and it may come in handy in the future.”

"What use can a little girl be? We have suffered from them several times. The matter of Luo Jianli not only failed to overthrow Xiang Baili, but promoted Jiangyan to the position of Mo Lingwei. A lieutenant from the left school. Can the Lord Overseer tolerate this tone?"

There was a little doubt in Yu Li's tone, and Jinghaihou in front of Deng Shiling put on a straight face, changed his previous amiable expression, and reprimanded loudly:

"If you can't do it, you can't do it! Have you forgotten that I taught you that the first thing a husband has to learn is forbearance? Have you ever thought that Xiang Baili has now spent a lot of energy on those three children, It is also deeply trusted by the lord of the country. If something happens to them, we will definitely use the power of the whole city to find out!"

"It's the last general... I didn't think about it..."

"It's not because of lack of consideration, but because you are as impulsive and reckless as your stupid mother! I have cultivated you for so many years, but you have not grown at all!"

"The final general knows his mistake! The final general is willing to be punished by the warlord, but please don't drive me out of the camp. In this world, I have no one else to rely on except for the superintendent!"

Yu Li knew that he had offended the other party unintentionally just now, so he begged in fear.Jinghaihou got angry, and the anger in his heart gradually dissipated. Seeing the restless look of the young man who bowed at his feet, he finally sighed, stretched out his hand to help him up, but the expression on his face still had With a somewhat irresistible sense of oppression:

"As the saying goes, a little intolerance can lead to great chaos. Think carefully about the meaning of this sentence, and don't make any mistakes in the future. Closer to home, the three children, did the spies sent to follow have any rewards?"

"Yes. According to the message sent by the spies early in the morning, Jiang Yan went to Zitong Street alone today, carrying the red-haired witch on his back."

"Oh? This is strange. Don't those three children always act together? Send someone to follow them and keep an eye on them. If there is any abnormality, report it to me immediately!"

When Qi Shouyu heard this, he immediately sensed something unusual in it, and a smile appeared on his face.

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