Fu Shifeng

Chapter 236 Obscure and unclear
Mr. Zhang looked at the swollen corpse in front of him whose skin had turned blue due to the water in the river. His face was gloomy and ugly, and his hands behind his back were clenched tightly.

Beside the corpse, there was a subordinate with red and swollen palm prints on both sides of his face. Tears and snot could not stop flowing down his face. His entire face was probably maimed.

Mr. Zhang really didn't expect that Cheng Sanwu could be so cruel and cruel. He would not allow any explanation to his colleagues and subordinates who were following him, and would kill them directly. It was extremely hateful!
"Jun Zhaoyang is back." At this time, a subordinate reported in a low voice.

Mr. Zhang came to the courtyard angrily and saw Cheng Sanwu smelling of alcohol, holding the beautiful prostitute in his arms, staggering and looking embarrassed.

"Jun Zhaoyang, what do you mean by this?" Zhang Laoqiang resisted the urge to order the killing on the spot and asked: "The man I sent to take care of you was killed and wounded by you for no reason. I don't know why you did this?"

"Huh? What?" Cheng Sanwu seemed to have difficulty hearing, so he patted the beautiful prostitute's butt: "Hey, what did that guy say?"

The beautiful prostitute was so drunk that she could hardly stand up. When she heard this, she just giggled and said, "Who cares what he said? If anyone makes Mr. Cheng displeased, just kill him!"

"Yes!" Cheng Sanwu burped, forced his eyelids to look at Mr. Zhang, as if he had sobered up a little: "Oh, Mr. Zhang, it's you."

Mr. Zhang was so angry that he was shaking faintly: "Mr. Zhaoyang, you are a member of the Gongchen Guards in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and your words and deeds represent a saint. Wouldn't it undermine His Majesty's saintliness by acting so recklessly?"

"What a big deal!" Cheng Sanwu waved his hand impatiently: "When you go whoring, are you willing to let other men stare at you? Or do you want to have that thing mutilated too? What a castrated dog!"

When Mr. Zhang heard this, his eyes almost burst out with fire: "Jun Zhaoyang, these words are too much! When the saint was still in his dormitory, I followed him and served him. How can I tolerate your filthy words?"

"Come on? Why are you bragging in front of me?" Cheng Sanwu scolded: "When doing things in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it depends on ability, not who has seniority and longevity. Have you never thought that the saint thinks you are noisy? Talk a lot and send you to the peaceful land of Jiangnan?"

"you--"

As soon as a word burst out of Zhang Lao's mouth, he was shocked to find out the truth and immediately suppressed the next words.

At that time, Mr. Zhang was arranged to the peaceful and prosperous Jiangnan East Road. It seemed that he was being reused, but in fact, he was idle in other places, far away from the saints, and he no longer had any relatives from the saints.

You must know that the process of the saint's ascension to the throne is by no means smooth sailing. He has gone through several palace changes, all kinds of overt and covert fights, bloody killings, and many shady conspiracy methods that need to be carried out by someone.

It was these people who became the basis for the expansion of the power of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the supervision of the government and the public in the future. Including Mr. Zhang, they were all Yuancong's old ministries in the process of the saint's ascension to the throne.

However, Mr. Zhang later gradually discovered that the saint preferred to use treason charges against all officials who disobeyed him. In the process, the Ministry of Internal Affairs was also rapidly corrupted. Many people took this opportunity to make wanton personal gains. As for the cruel methods of framing blame and fabricating accusations, That is even more unlucky.

Zhang Lao was worried that if things continued like this, it would be harmful to the saint's governance of the world, so he took the opportunity of traveling with the emperor to give advice to the saint and state his interests.

It's a pity that the sage obviously didn't like such remarks, but back then the sage was still tolerant of the harsh words and did not pursue them.

After the incident, Eunuch Feng immediately arranged for Mr. Zhang to go to Jiangnan East Road in order to protect him and avoid any further complaints.

It is impossible for outsiders to know about this matter. Many people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs also think that it is a good thing that Mr. Zhang can be responsible for supervising Jiangnan East Road.But only Mr. Zhang himself knows how he feels.

Nowadays, in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, even scumbags like Cheng Sanwu can occupy high positions and do whatever they want, which confirms Mr. Zhang's uneasy predictions in the past. If he doesn't take action, the world may be in chaos in the future.

Mr. Zhang knew the nature of a sage. He was extremely intelligent and gifted. He learned everything faster than others, but he also developed a somewhat arrogant temperament.In the early years, it may be possible to restrict it, but as the years grow older, this kind of arrogance may be unstoppable, and there are even many jesters who deliberately welcome and encourage it.

Mr. Zhang petitioned to return to Chang'an several times in the past, but he was always rejected by Eunuch Feng.Since then, he has understood that admonishment is of no use. The Ministry of Internal Affairs itself has grown into a giant, and the current situation cannot be changed by just a few words of admonishment.

If this is the case, then pull out this cancer from the root, eliminate these eagle and dog accomplices directly, and use blood and death to awaken people's hearts!

Suppressing the resentment in his heart, Mr. Zhang knew very well that now was not the time to break up with Cheng Sanwu, so he could only say in a deep voice:
"Jun Zhaoyang had better not go out casually during these days. I have sent people to secretly communicate with the rebels, but I will be able to arrange for Jun Zhaoyang to sneak in in a short time."

"Okay, okay, come back to me when you make arrangements!" Cheng Sanwu yawned and said, "I'm so sleepy, I'll go catch up on my sleep first. Don't bother me if there's nothing important!"

……

The wind and rain are like darkness, the turbid waves are rolling, the sea and sky around Wengzhou Island are dark, and the sun and moon have no light.

On the three-story high platform, I saw Taiyuan Zhenren with his hair spread out, wielding a sword, and fighting on foot. A simple jade seal was in the altar, commanding the wind and clouds. With the tip of the sword, the clouds in the sky were vaguely seen churning into vortexes.

And no matter how strong the wind and rain were, there was still no raindrop on Master Taiyuan's body.After the ritual was completed, Master Taiyuan pressed his sword to collect the seals, tied his hair into a bun again, and then slowly walked down the high altar.

Tens of feet away, Gu Lianshan was carrying his sword bag and concentrating his Qi. He was as silent as a rotten tree or ancient rock. If he hadn't seen this person with the naked eye, he might not have been able to sense his aura at all.

"It's time for you to protect me, Brother Gu."

Taiyuan Zhenren has a majestic face, with divine eyes, a nose like hanging gallbladder, and a neat and straight long white beard. He is surrounded by wind and rain, and even his clothes are not fluttering.

"The branch should be done." Gu Lianshan raised his head and looked up at the sky: "This way of commanding the wind and clouds will cost a lot of money."

Master Taiyuan held the jade seal in his hand and twirled his beard calmly: "The clouds contain the vast power of heaven and earth. I just transformed it slightly to make the clouds stay around Wengzhou Island."

"It seems that I am ignorant with such methods." Gu Lianshan said.

Master Taiyuan raised his eyes and looked around: "Where is that fellow Taoist who came from the Immortal Mountain of the East China Sea?"

"Fairy Lingyin? She has arranged formations all over the island, preparing to use them against Lord Zhaoyang." Gu Lianshan said.

"He is worthy of being born in the Immortal Mountains of the East China Sea. He looks young, but his magical power is unfathomable." Master Taiyuan was quite approving.

When Gu Lianshan heard this, he did not point out that Sun Lingyin was not one of those Taoist immortals stationed in Changchun. She was still young, and her ability as she was now was entirely dependent on the East China Sea Dragon Bottle in her hand.

"You have been practicing Taoism for many years and don't care about worldly affairs, but now you have to be dragged out by me to help out. You won't blame me, right?" Gu Lianshan suddenly said with emotion.

Master Taiyuan smiled calmly: "When did Brother Gu become so sentimental?"

"What we are doing this time is a rebellious move. If we advance, we will never retreat. Once we fail, we will be doomed." Gu Lianshan said.Master Taiyuan was open-minded and frank: "Don't forget that the prophecy of 'the Holy King descends and opens a new world' was made up by me. If Brother Gu treats me as a timid person, then the friendship we have had over the past few years will be ruined." It’s going to fade.”

Gu Lianshan rarely smiled after the tragic defeat. Now that he heard the words of his old friend, he couldn't help but smile: "It seems like I am asking for trouble."

Taiyuan Zhenren said: "Brother Gu is a swordsman. When the enemy draws his sword, he should move forward bravely without thinking about anything. If he upholds this clear state of mind, he will be invincible."

"Thanks for the tip." Gu Lianshan suddenly asked: "But you are quite frank and actually admitted that you made up the prophecy. I thought you cultivators would believe this more."

Taiyuan Zhenren did not shy away from it: "It is precisely those who practice Taoism who understand that destiny is mysterious and unfathomable, and it is not something that we can reach. The wild and absurd opinions of the world have no influence on heaven and earth. Now that you know this, then you can do whatever you want."

"You can do whatever you want!" When Gu Lianshan heard these words, all the blockages in his chest disappeared. As he breathed out, his sword intent burst out. Within a radius of dozens of feet, the rain suddenly stopped and hovered, each crystal clear, and the spiritual light glowed inside.

When Master Taiyuan saw this, he looked slightly surprised. Of course he knew that Gu Lianshan had reached the innate realm, but he didn't expect that he could advance to the realm at this moment.

Thousands of water droplets stagnated for a moment, then quickly gathered and turned into water swords, criss-crossing up and down, intertwining into a dense sword network, easily crushing rocks in the distance.

The sword net circled for a moment, then turned into rainwater and fell again. Taiyuan Zhenren sighed: "The sword's intention is scattered in the world, and everything is a sword. Such ability is rare in the world. Congratulations to Brother Gu for your improvement in swordsmanship, that Zhaoyang You must be able to capture it."

"This Lord Zhaoyang is physically powerful. I suspect that he is not an ordinary person, but a monster incarnate form." Gu Lianshan did not notice his carelessness.

"Slaying a dragon with bare hands is indeed extraordinary." Taiyuan Zhenren said: "Unfortunately, I am not good at fighting and fighting. I can only command the wind and rain here, but I can't help much."

"You also have to be careful." Gu Lianshan said: "On the surface, Mr. Zhaoyang came here alone without any backup, but I'm worried that he has another conspiracy."

After entering the innate realm, Gu Lianshan had some mysterious senses about future good and bad fortunes. He vaguely felt that Zhaoyang Jun was an unusual person, and he was always not completely sure.

For this reason, Gu Lianshan was fully prepared and set up a killing array on Wengzhou Island to ensure that Cheng Sanwu had no chance of winning.

As we set out for the villages on the island, we saw hundreds of large and small boats moored at the harbor dock in the distance. Even though it was raining constantly, there were still people carrying goods to the boats.

"Sun Longwang, how are you preparing?" Gu Lianshan found a lean man.

"Old man, do you still need to go out and run around in such a heavy rain?" King Sun Long said with a sneer, wearing a raincoat and a bamboo hat hanging on his head.

"If you delay here for too long, I'm afraid it will arouse suspicion." Gu Lianshan said.

Sun Longwang looked at Gu Lianshan who was standing in the wind and rain, his face and body not wet at all. He kept muttering in his heart and said: "Suspicion? Whose suspicion?"

"I've told you the specific arrangements for the powerful enemy we have to deal with this time," Gu Lianshan said.

"Yes, yes, yes, lead that guy here, then stand shoulder to shoulder and surround him to death." King Sun Long was slightly dissatisfied: "If you want to rebel, there is no good place to go. You have to start the fight in my hometown. .”

"You have already killed the governor of Mingzhou. In the eyes of the court, you are rebels against the party and traitors." Gu Lianshan said bluntly: "Now you have no other way out except joining forces with us."

Sun Longwang had some regrets. After previously agreeing to kill the governor of Mingzhou, when he learned that they were going to do "big things", he actually wanted to join the gang for a moment.However, now that the blood has cooled down, everyone on Wengzhou Island can't wait to participate and cannot look back.

Unlike ordinary thieves and bandits, Sun Long Wang Tong Mengshi had read books seriously and knew some truths. He knew very well that being a bandit and robbing merchants and common people were two completely different crimes than conspiracy and rebellion.

As long as the former is properly grasped and dealt with well, it can avoid government encirclement and suppression while making a lot of money.But once the latter starts, there is no way out. If you don't really make a career, you can't even hope to get back your money.

And how could the pirates under him think so far ahead?For them, settling down on land again, buying dozens of acres of paddy fields, and marrying a beautiful wife is enough for them. Many people don't want to wander at sea for the rest of their lives.

"As agreed, we are just going to Yangzhou this time to help you contain it." King Sun Long reiterated his previous arrangement: "When the time comes, I will take [-]% of the money and food in Yangzhou's treasury!"

"As long as we abide by the agreement, I won't owe you anything," Gu Lianshan said.

"Brother, everything has been loaded onto the ship!" At this time, a pirate came hurriedly: "The women and children are also on the ship, and the anchor can be lifted at any time!"

"Let's go!" Sun Longwang shouted loudly, then turned around and hugged Gu Lianshan with a fist and stepped away.

Gu Lianshan stood for a long time, watching the ships leaving the harbor pier one after another, following the only stable channel in the wind and waves around the island, and gradually disappearing into the hazy rain and fog.

At this time, a strong man rushed towards him from a distance, with two melon hammers hanging on his waist. He was the successor of the Broken Iron Gate.

"Mr. Gu, the village has been prepared, and all kinds of traps have been laid out." The strong man said.

"How are you doing with the Eight Extreme Dragon Locking Formation I taught you?" Gu Lianshan asked.

The strong man was full of confidence: "I can guarantee that if I meet that Zhaoyang Lord again, I will definitely make him lose all his limbs!"

"Don't be careless." Gu Lianshan reminded: "You all come from different sects and have different martial arts moves. This set of Eight Extremes Dragon Locking Formation is just hastily practiced. Against real masters, you will inevitably have to give some discounts."

But the strong man said: "Mr. Gu, I think that although Mr. Zhaoyang is powerful, he is far inferior to you. Why are you so cautious?"

"That man is not an ordinary person. If the time comes that he shows his true appearance, you must be prepared." Gu Lianshan recalled the scene of Cheng Sanwu and the iron-backed dragon fighting fiercely, and the terrifying aura hidden under the skin, Even if you reach the innate realm, you will still feel shuddering.

Looking up at the windy and rainy ocean, Gu Lianshan seemed to feel that the future was just as dark and unpredictable as what he saw before him.

When he thought of this, Gu Lianshan's shoulders moved slightly, the sword bag behind him whistled, and the sword flew out on its own and fell into his palm.

With a gentle swing, he cut through the waves, as if all distracting thoughts were swept away, only the sword's intention remained.

"The success or failure of life and death will be revealed right here!"

(End of this chapter)