The new era of chaos begins in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 428 The Sword Fragrance

Han Wu was not angry when Chen Shen revealed his thoughts. He just smiled and said, "My lord, I am Han Wu, and my life is worthless. It is not worth it for you to use the magic sword as a pawn for my body certificate. Why don't I get the magic sword back for you? I don't care about the armor certificate!"

Chen Shen was surprised and said, "Without the personal certificate, you can only be regarded as a fugitive. If you are caught by the government, you will definitely be punished. Brother Han Wu, you have great skills. Wouldn't it be a pity if you become a wanderer in the underworld from now on?"

Han Wu said with a smile: "It is said that only virtuous people can possess divine objects. The great official actually has the [Xiao Lian] divine sword, so he must be very lucky. If I can stay with the great official, I will be a sword-carrying boy, which is better than being a halberd-bearing man!"

Chen Shen couldn't help laughing and said, "I was wondering why you came here. It turns out you are thinking about my sword! What? Didn't Wang Tixia play with you?"

Han Wu was furious and shouted, "Wang is really narrow-minded. He treats the magic sword more carefully than a woman. Not to mention playing around, he wouldn't even look at me!"

Chen Shen laughed and said, "You are such a lazy bastard! Well, since you have such a heart, I will let you be my sword boy!"

Han Wu was overjoyed when he heard this, but he shouted hurriedly: "Thank you for your kindness, sir! I will go to find Wang and get the magic sword back! If he dares to hesitate, I will never let him go!"

Chen Shen shouted, "Wait! Brother Han Wu, I pledged the magic sword to Wang Tixia for some reason. Besides, it's not good to pawn it and then rush to ask for it back. I'm afraid people will laugh at me!"

Han Wu said anxiously, "Master, you really don't know the world! How can a little kindness compare to a stunning divine sword! Even if you lose some face, it is still a hundred times better than losing a divine object!"

Chen Shen laughed and teased: "After all, I'm afraid you, a scoundrel, are just coveting the magic sword and want to take it away from the captain!"

Han Wu opened his eyes wide and argued, "What are you talking about, sir! I asked for the magic sword, but I still have to keep it for you! Oh my! I have shown my sincere heart, but I have received a cold response!"

Chen Shen said sternly: "Han Wu, I know that you are a stubborn person and you are not willing to bow down to others easily. You must have some reason to come to me and act like a good boy now!"

Han Wu also stopped being frivolous and clasped his fists, saying, "Your Excellency is a man of great insight. You should know the principle of 'a man is innocent unless he possesses a treasure'. Wang Tixia is just a general in the army. If he rashly obtains the Xiaolian sword, he will surely be coveted and even robbed. If your Excellency gives him the sword as a hostage, it may be harmful to him."

Chen Shen couldn't help but clap his hands and said, "Brother Han has a lot of knowledge, but he can see through the world, and he is indeed not an ordinary person."

Han Wu was surprised and asked, "Since the great official knew about it long ago, why did he harm Wang Tixia?"

Chen Shen smiled and said, "Although I came to the northwest for other important matters, the biggest gain was meeting two outstanding talents in Wuquan County. Han Wu, you are very capable and a rare general. Wang Yuan, the chief commander, is very brave and upright, and is also a rare and powerful general. I can't stand talented people, but if I meet one, I will take him in."

Han Wu asked solemnly, "Who on earth are you, Excellency, to speak so arrogantly?"

Chen Shen smiled modestly and said, "I have said before that I am Chen Shen from Xiangzhou, and I only have a small business in Jizhou."

Jizhou was one of the nine states in the Han Dynasty and once occupied a very important position in its long history.

However, since the founding of the Song Dynasty, the Zhao family failed to achieve unification, so the name of Kyushu became a scar on the hearts of the Song Dynasty government and the people.

The practice of changing routes by the prefectures and counties of the Song Dynasty was also due to the subconscious escapist mentality of the rulers and ministers of the Song Dynasty.

However, Chen Shen mentioned Jizhou, which shows that his mentality is somewhat different from that of ordinary people in the Song Dynasty, or that he is very ambitious.

Han Wu asked in surprise, "Are you planning to start a rebellion?"

Chen shook his head and said, "Since Shaosheng (Zhezong's reign), the power of the Song Dynasty has been growing day by day, almost reaching its peak since its founding. Now the Song Dynasty is in full bloom and the prosperity is surging. Even if the court does nothing in the future, this prosperity can continue for another ten years. Whoever dares to rebel at this time will destroy himself, and this is not what a wise man would do."

Han Wu thought to himself, it turns out you are a man with two minds.

But he didn't show it on his face, just smiled and said: "Since the master has no intention of treason, why bother to cover up for us!"

Chen Shen laughed and said, "You, Han Wu, are still far from being destined to succeed. I really can't bear to see you sink into despair in the army for twenty years and waste your precious time. As for Wang Tixia, he is upright by nature and tends to get stuck in a dead end. If he stays in the army, he will be harmed sooner or later. It's better for you to follow me and do something more meaningful."

Han Wu sneered and said, "You are so strong-willed, I'm afraid you won't be able to win the hearts of wise men!"

Chen Shen smiled and said, "Since you lost the bet with me, you can't regret it. As for Wang Tixia, I am giving him a chance to choose."

"What's the explanation?" Han Wu asked.

Chen Shen stretched his muscles and said, "I pledged the magic sword to Wang Tixia. If no one steals it within three months, it means that the morals of the Song Dynasty are still good, and Wang Tixia's loyalty to the Song Dynasty is not a disgrace to him. But if someone really plots against him, it means that the Song Dynasty has long been dark and corrupt, and is not worthy of Wang Tixia's loyalty. In this case, I can accept him."

Han Wu said angrily, "You are torturing me like this, you really think we are nothing!"

Chen Shen smiled and said, "Brother Han Wu, please don't accuse me. I have made compensation. The magic sword was both a bait and a reward to Wang Tixia."

Han Wu said with some sadness: "Sir, aren't you afraid that both you and your sword will be lost in the end?"

Chen Shen smiled nonchalantly and said, "It's just a sword, and Wang Tixia is a talented man. As the saying goes, rouge is given to a beautiful woman, and a sword is given to a hero. Man and sword are a perfect match."

Han Wu said with envy: "Master, you are so fair. I am also a talented person, but I have never received any reward!"

"Hahaha!" Chen Shen laughed loudly and said, "So you are coveting the sword! Very well! I will not be partial to you and will give you a sword as well!"

As he spoke, Chen Shen reached into the air and pulled out a four-foot-long sword with a sheath, then threw it to Han Wu.

Han Wu was shocked when he saw this.

He hurriedly caught the sword, but felt that the sword was as light as a piece of wood.

He pulled out the sword and found that the blade of this sword was almost the same as the one in Wang Tixia's hand, except that it was slightly larger.

Han Wu asked in surprise: "The great master actually has a magic sword! Are you really going to give it to me?"

Chen Shen smiled and said, "The sword is already in your hand. If you don't want it, just return it to me!"

Han Wu's ruffian spirit surged up, and he said with a smile: "How can I take back what the great master gave me? I just don't know whether my magic sword is Han Guang or Cheng Ying?"

Chen Shen shook his head and smiled: "Neither!"

(End of this chapter)