Cyber ​​Daming

Chapter 491 Leaving Edo and entering the world again

The morning light shines on the sea, and the waves contain the flying boat.

Looking at the figure standing still on the sea in front of him, Meng Xi's already livid face, standing at the bow of the boat, became even more sinister.

"Don't stop, just hit it."

Meng Xi spoke coldly, and the boat flying close to the sea surface suddenly accelerated, tearing through the waves, and crashed directly into Xu Haichao, who was standing with his hands behind his back.

"I am not the one who did the bad thing this time. Even if Mr. Meng is angry, he shouldn't take it out on me, right? Besides, we all serve as officials in the same court and are good at killing colleagues. I'm afraid you won't be able to explain to the New Donglin Party? "

The calm words fell into his ears with the wind, and the corners of Meng Xi's pursed lips dropped heavily. He stared straight ahead. He didn't finally speak until that hateful smiling face was close at hand.

"Stop."

The long boat suddenly turned from extreme movement to extreme stillness, and the waves that exploded on both sides of the boat rolled up large amounts of white foam.

Xu Haichao raised his sleeves and wiped the water spots on his face. The smile at the corner of his mouth was still the same, and there was no trace of anger at all.

"Reminiscing about the past? Are you here at this moment?" Meng Xi frowned slightly.

"Mo Xu and Meng Xi have met His Highness King Min."

A familiar hearty laughter reached his ears, and the figure pushing out the door made Meng Xi's pupils suddenly tighten.

Meng Xi's heart trembled suddenly, and his expression suddenly became extremely strange. His confused gaze rested on Xu Haichao for a moment, and then he looked at the old man with neat short hair.

"Oh, Mo Xu."

Of course Meng Xi will never forget this name. It can even be said to be unforgettable and unforgettable for a lifetime.

Zhu Pingyan said cheerfully: "Honestly, are you surprised to see me?"

"Your Highness is very resourceful." Meng Xi said this very sincerely.

"Long time no see, Meng Xi."

Xu Haichao smiled and said: "You have no official position and no position just because you don't have this ambition, Mr. Meng. If you are willing, not to mention the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, the position of a Minister of the Ministry of Industry should be a certainty."

"Master Xu, what you said is just a joke. I, Meng Xi, am just a craftsman with a name in the Ministry of Industry. I have no official position. How dare I get angry with you, sir?"

Meng Xi stared at the person in front of him, feeling an inexplicable chill in his heart. He immediately said in a cold voice: "Although Your Highness and I have known each other for many years, we don't seem to have any old friendship worth mentioning. Besides, I have urgent matters at the moment. , I won’t waste Your Highness’s time and take my leave.”

The old man didn't take Meng Xi's attitude seriously and joked with a smile: "Or have you forgotten my old friend's name, so you can't pronounce it?"

But whether it was the short-haired old man with a smile on his face or Xu Haichao with hidden teasing in his eyes, they could all see clearly at this moment that the other person's bow was very slow and very small, showing a reluctant awkwardness. .

"In that case, if you have anything to say, just say it."

If it hadn't been for this name back then, Mo Xu might not have suffered such heavy losses during the "Division of Military Forces in the World".

"Don't worry, although the New Donglin Party has no intention of changing the dynasty at present, it is also not interested in turning hostility into friendship with the royal family."

"I can't talk about orders. It's just that we haven't seen each other for many years and we came to catch up with you."

It is true that due to the implementation of the New Deal, the amount of government affairs that Zhang Fengyue needs to handle has increased dramatically, but it would be a big joke to say that this would leave Yi Xuer with no time to attend to anything else.

But wasn't he imprisoned in the imperial palace by Zhang Fengyue, the chief minister, after the death of Emperor Longwu? How would it appear here?

Could it be that the conflict between the New Donglin Party and the royal family has eased, or is it that the long-dormant royal family can no longer endure it and is ready to fight back?

Xu Haichao sneered in his heart, then lowered his gaze and looked at his nose and heart.

"We are all old acquaintances, so there is no need for these false courtesies. There is no need to say words like "His Royal Highness". We all understand what the royal family is like nowadays. You don't speak smoothly, and I'm not used to it. ”

Meng Xi changed the subject: "I just don't know that Your Highness is waiting for me here today. Does he have anything to give you?"

King Min of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Pingyan.

"We haven't seen you for so many years. Meng Xi, you haven't changed at all. You still have this stubborn temperament."

"It's him?!"

Being able to sneak into the Japanese area quietly under Zhang Fengyue's nose, Zhu Pingyan's skill and courage are really impressive.

The long boat-shaped ink armor under his body is two stories high. It is huge but not bloated. The whole body has clear streamlines and is glowing with metallic cold light. Compared with Xu Haichao's pretentious antique flat boat, it is taller and taller. Judgment.

"It's really surprising." Meng Xi said bluntly.

"Master Xu, instead of staying in the Japanese area to clean up the mess, is blocking my way here. Is he not trying to judge my official position with me?"

At this point, Meng Xi was no longer in the mood to continue doing Tai Chi with Xu Haichao, and his brows were full of anxiety and impatience.

Meng Xi suppressed the unnecessary expression on his face and secretly ordered the ink armor beneath him to shrink until it was level with the boat in front of him, then he bowed his hands to the old man.

Zhu Pingyan said with emotion: "If we miss this opportunity, it will not be so easy to meet again."

The old man opened his arms in the sea breeze and said with a smile: "Isn't it good? The world is vast and the wind is calm. The enemies behind you can't catch up here for the time being, and you don't have to worry about the walls having ears. Everyone can speak freely."

Meng Xi, who was feeling furious in his heart, was calm on the outside and said calmly: "Your Highness is joking. You can be approachable, but I can't be unruly."

Meng Xi's words seemed polite, but his attitude was actually indifferent, and he looked down at Xu Haichao from a high position.

"Master Meng, please stop joking with me. How can I, a humble Confucian, dare to make up my mind as the Vice-President of the central branch of Juzitang? Moreover, the person that the martial artist wants to kill the most right now is probably me, the representative of Confucianism. Xu Haichao smiled bitterly.

Xu Haichao smiled when he heard this, but without speaking, he took a step back to let the cabin door behind him pass.

Meng Xi stretched out his hand to lift the glasses on the bridge of his nose and sneered: "Or is it that Mr. Xu is planning to play both sides and want to keep me in the Japanese area?"

Zhu Pingyan seemed to be able to see through the doubts under Meng Xi's calm face, and said calmly: "It was only when Zhang Fengyue was temporarily distracted that I could get out of the cage and get some fresh air."

After the words fell, the body of the flying boat beneath him rose from the sea, and there was a sound of mechanical sounds.

"The important thing you mentioned is that you want to communicate with the elders who are close to you in advance before the news of the failure of the Japanese operation is known to everyone in the Central Branch, so as to prepare for the inquiries that may follow. Exonerate yourself from responsibility and keep your position as deputy dean, right?"

The boat that was about to fly out suddenly stopped, and the noisy air current caused turbulence on the sea below.

"But your action this time did not inform the Central Branch Elders Council in advance, but acted without permission. It would be okay if it succeeded, but now you have not only failed to bring back the core of Lord Chi, but you may also allow Mo Xu to internally There are four more defecting fourth-grade black armors. In this case, do you think those people will help you in times of trouble, or will they add insult to injury?" Zhu Pingyan's every word was like an extremely sharp cone, digging deeply into Meng. In Xi's heart, waves of intense uneasiness and fear surged out one after another.

His subconscious kept urging him to stay away from this place, but the difficult situation outlined by Zhu Pingyan's words made Meng Xi unconsciously give the order to stay.

boom!
The floating long boat fell back into the sea, and its heavy hull created ripples.

Zhu Pingyan looked at Meng Xi, who looked gloomy and ugly, and praised: "Chief Lord was once the greatest pride of your Central Branch, but with his defection, pride has turned into shame. Especially since he has attacked Mo Xu in recent years. Being ruthless has made you suffer criticism and criticism from other branches, so you have been working on how to recover and control Mojia Minggui. After learning that the New Donglin Party was planning to attack Su Ce, you immediately led people into the Japanese area. , just to wash away the shame of the Central Branch, which I admire very much.”

"Your Highness, there is no need to say these words. I, Meng Xi, know very well how much I weigh. I am just a craftsman. The only reason why I arrested Chi Lord is because he is a traitor recognized by Mo Xu. No one will bring up the core of his research. Opinion will not cause too bad impact in Minggui territory. "

Meng Xi said expressionlessly: "That's all."

"Okay, it's indeed the Meng Xi I know, and he's really quick to talk."

Zhu Pingyan laughed loudly and said: "Then I won't beat around the bush and let's get straight to the point. This time I can help you keep your position as deputy dean. Not only will you not be held accountable by the Central Branch, but you will also be famous within Mo Xu. Big earthquake. Given time, it is not impossible to push you to the position that has been vacant for many years. "

"I know that Your Highness is the third in command, so there is no need to make some too empty promises."

Meng Xi did not forget about the word 'juzi' mentioned by Zhu Pingyan. Instead, he became calmer and said in a deep voice: "I just want to know how you can help me keep my position as vice president?"

"I know that the Central Branch has been very close to the New Donglin Party in recent years, but the New Donglin Party cannot represent the Confucian Order. Today, among the Confucian Order, there is no longer only the New Donglin Party, but also our Spring and Autumn Society "

Zhu Pingyan said softly: "Although the Spring and Autumn Society has not yet come to the stage, there are still some like-minded friends among the elders of your five branches in Moxu. I can let them stand up to support you and shape you into a A hero who is not afraid of life and death for Mo Xu's honor."

Zhu Pingyan spoke eloquently, but Meng Xi had no intention of listening.

Because when he heard the three words "Spring and Autumn Meeting", his whole person felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and he was stunned.

When did the Spring and Autumn Society appear in the Preface to Confucianism? And looking at Xu Haichao's happy and contented look, he was clearly one of the members.

Moreover, the Spring and Autumn Society has been established for a long time, otherwise it would not have such a large amount of energy to infiltrate Mo Xu so seriously.

The most critical point is that the emergence of a new party means that Ruxu is likely to face huge changes again, or even a party struggle!

At this moment, Meng Xi's heart was already filled with annoyance. If he had not chosen to stay, he would not have contaminate himself with this kind of disaster.

Even Meng Xi, who was already Mo Xusan, still shuddered when he thought of what people in Confucian Xusan did when they were engaged in party disputes.

"Zhu Pingyan, putting aside the previous battles, what grudges do I, Meng Xi, have against you personally?"

The sudden shout interrupted Zhu Pingyan's words. Looking at the ferocious-looking Meng Xi, he smiled and said, "You and I have no grievances or enmities."

Meng Xi clenched his fists and said angrily: "Since there is no injustice or enmity, why do you want to harm me like this?"

"You said that wrong. It was you who got greedy and took the initiative to get involved. How can you blame me for harming you now?"

Zhu Pingyan smiled and said: "Greed is the root of ambition. There is nothing to be afraid of if you have greed. Even the Spring and Autumn Society appeared because we all have our own greed. If we are not greedy, how can we achieve great things like a snake swallowing an elephant? ? So the position of ‘Juzi’ I just told you is not an empty promise.”

Zhu Pingyan's words were impassioned, but unfortunately Meng Xi, who was full of fear, could not hear even a single word, and said coldly: "You and I have never seen each other today, let alone said a word."

"You may have never seen him before. But you can't say so much in vain."

The faint voice penetrated into his heart, and suddenly, Meng Xi's arms suddenly lifted up as if they had their own consciousness, and ten fingers full of calluses pinched his throat fiercely.

"Since you still remember that I am Zonghengxu, why do you, Mo Xu, who only knows how to blacksmith, dare to stand in front of me for so long? Meng Xi, you have really healed your scar and forgot about the pain."

The sound of broken bones and the sound of twisted metal sounded at the same time. Meng Xi's face flushed red, and his bulging eyes were about to burst out of their sockets, but the gaze radiating from them was extremely cold, without any sign of despair.

"Don't waste your efforts. All the ink-armored ghosts on your body, as well as the members of the research team hidden in this boat, will die today. The communication sound transmission and Huangliang Dream within a radius of five miles have also been blocked by me. There is no No one knows you are here, and no one can save you."

Zhu Pingyan took a step forward, stepped onto the flying boat whose body was a fourth-grade ink armor, and stood in front of Meng Xi with his hands behind his hands.

When their eyes met, it was like a hungry tiger staring at a lamb.

"I have clearly been secretly guiding the Lord of Chi and let him choose to self-destruct to save others, forming a sure-kill situation. However, Su Ce broke out of the situation forcefully, which became a great gift from him to others. .So should I praise him, Master Su Xiong, for his skill, or should I blame you guys for being too incompetent?"

Zhu Pingyan's voice was cold to the bone: "This time, I lost an extremely precious third-grade mechanical heart, and also lost the opportunity to help Li Jun, and worked for Zhang Fengyue in vain. Thinking of this, I hate it You have to grit your teeth!”

Zhu Pingyan picked up an index finger and poked Meng Xi's chest. Along the way, the flesh and blood gave way, and the mechanical bones shifted. The scene was extremely paradoxical.

"What you eat makes up for it. I am very hungry now, so I have to eat people. Use your life to make up for my loss."

Pfft!

The fingertips penetrated the heart, sinking every inch.

Meng Xi's eyes widened, his whole body twitched and twitched, but he still couldn't make a sound.

"Inform Heizhen Sugawara to come and collect the bodies. We have the lives of a Mo Xu research team in our hands, and with the addition of Meng Xi as Xu San, his status in Honghu should be improved a lot. If you are lucky, maybe even We can use this to connect with Li Jun, the evil dragon who has emerged from the abyss."

"Yes!"

Xu Haichao lowered his eyebrows and answered softly.

"It's such a pity that I walked alone in the fourth chapter."

Zhu Pingyan raised his eyes and looked at the sea level, raised his hand and threw away the white silk wiping the blood on his fingertips.

The blood-stained white cloth rose up in the wind, soared upwards, and floated into the boundless sea of ​​clouds.

hold head high!
A huge whale leaps out of the clouds and flies into the sky.

"Uncle, where are we going now?" Li Hua sat on Li Jun's shoulders and asked, holding his neck.

"Go to your Grandpa Su's hometown."

"Where is that?"

"Liaodong."

"What are you going to do?"

"Send him back to his roots."

(The Japanese chapter officially ends)
(End of this chapter)