Heirs of the Seven Swords of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 1480 The beginning of chaos in the farmhouse
  There was silence again.

The unexpected situation at the farmhouse made the people of the Mo family a little confused.

Although the fights between the six farmhouses have become more explicit and direct in recent months, the situation is still within control.

Because the power between the Tian faction and the foreign faction is still in balance, no one takes advantage of the three factions against the three factions.

In this case, neither party has the ability to completely overwhelm the other, and the intensity of the fight will naturally be controlled within a reasonable threshold.

It was also based on this judgment that the Mohist family did not rush to intervene in the peasant family's affairs.

But as soon as Shennong's order came out, the situation was different.

The Shennong Order is a sacred object of the peasant family, but it is slightly different from the Mo Mei Sword.

Only the giants of the Moh family are qualified to hold the Mo Mei Sword. Gao Jianli's previous behavior of holding it for Tian Ming was already considered to have exceeded the rules.

However, the Shennong Order did not have such a provision.

It has always been controlled by the peasant hero, but having the Shennong Order does not mean that it is the peasant hero.

In essence, the Shennong Order was regarded more as a reward order by Jianghu people.

Once the peasant hero issues the Shennong Order, one hundred thousand peasant disciples must complete the tasks in the order at all costs.

Sometimes it is not even limited to farm disciples, but it is not mandatory for outsiders.

Of course, since it is a bounty, if there is a task, there will naturally be a task reward.

Moreover, mission rewards are often very generous, attracting farm disciples and even other people in the world to flock to them.

Therefore, every time the Shennong Order appears, there will inevitably be a bloody storm, and the peasant family will often fall into chaos for a period of time.

This time Shennong's order is particularly special - it was issued when the farmer did not have a hero.

Previously, Sledgehammer said that Shennong's order must be issued by the peasant hero, which was actually inaccurate.

There are no relevant regulations in the peasant family, but in the past, the Shennong Order was always held by the peasant hero, which created this appearance.

In fact, it doesn't matter who issued the Shennong order. As long as the order appears, the farmer's disciples must obey the order.

Once the task is completed, the farmer must also pay the promised reward.

So it does look like a pure reward order.

Therefore, it does not have enough symbolic meaning.

However, this is when everything is normal in the farmhouse.

But the current farmhouse is very abnormal.

Liutang is divided into two factions, both vying for the position of leader.

Anything that helps them get into that position, they're going to try.

Yes, the Shennong Order is not a token of chivalry and cannot have the final say.

But in the eyes of all the peasant disciples, and even the people outside the peasant family, the Shennong Order was something that only the peasant hero could control.

With it, we can launch a public opinion offensive to some extent.

This little bit of help may not seem like much at first, but when it comes to winning the position, sometimes it may be just a little bit less.

This alone may be the difference between success and failure.

It is even more important for Nongjia Liutang who is in a stalemate.

What do you think Liutang will do to fight for this?
  This is just the competition caused by the symbolic meaning of the Shennong Order.

If there are any more problems with the bounty tasks and rewards on the Shennong Order, the unrest that will be caused will be even more serious.

What the Mohist family needs now is exactly a stable and peaceful farmhouse.

But having said that, if there is a fight within the farm family, it is really inconvenient for an outsider in the Mo family to do anything.

That's why Robber Zhi and the others remained silent - they really didn't know what to say.

Finally, Gao Jianli spoke:

"I think we need to adjust our original plan."

“Farmers’ issues need to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.”

Master Ban stroked his beard and nodded slightly, "Well...I agree with this, old man."

"Do you have any specific ideas?"

Gao Jianli pondered for a moment and then said:
  "Now our forces in Songhai must be fully reduced. It is enough to retain a minimum intelligence network to observe the empire's movements and judge the situation of Ying Zheng's eastward patrol."

"In this case, we might as well withdraw some of the main forces and go to Dazeshan Yidai in East County to intervene in the farmers' affairs and try to reconcile the conflicts between the two parties and ease the situation to ensure the smooth implementation of the Qinglong Plan."

Gao Jianli's intention was very clear. He would give up Songhai's affairs for the time being and focus instead on the changes in Daze Mountain in Dongjun.

This will make them unable to further explore the intelligence related to Mirage Chuhai and Ying Zheng's eastward patrol.

But it doesn't matter.

After that night's encirclement and suppression operation, the Mohist family had actually lost the ability to continue with their original plan - as long as they made a big move, they would probably be bitten by the empire again.

In that case, they may not be able to escape safely again.

After listening to this, Master Ban thought about it for a moment, and couldn't help but nodded repeatedly, obviously very much approving of Gao Jianli's arrangement.

"How about it, what do you think?"

Robber Zhi and others looked at each other, but no one raised any objection.

This arrangement is good, and of course they have no objection.

"Since everyone agrees, let's start making preparations. We can start implementation after rescuing the cook."

………………

Songhai City is located on the mountainside near the sea.

Under the night, Gu Xun stood quietly on the edge of the cliff, looking at the dark and deep sea in the distance.

The white phoenix's feathered coat was blown by the mountain wind, and it was waiting behind Gu Xun.

"Sir, everything has been cleared up."

"The cook Ding has already been secretly sent out of the Tooth-gnawing Prison by Luo Wang. He has been assisting Luo Wang in imitating Haiyue Xiaozhu's special dish, shark's fin and bear's paw."

"It should be for tomorrow's banquet."

"Hmm..." Gu Xun responded absently and said nothing.

After a while, he suddenly asked:
  "Bai Feng, why did Luo Wang find a cook to help them imitate Haiyue Xiaozhu's dishes?"

Bai Feng was stunned for a moment, thought for a moment and then replied:
  "Maybe...it's because of Chef Ding's superb cooking skills."

"Shark's fin and bear's paw is a specialty of Haiyue Xiaozhu, and ordinary cooks may not be able to perfectly reproduce it."

"Haha." Gu Xun laughed a few times and said meaningfully, "It does seem like this, but don't forget that the organization that planned this operation is called Luowang..."

"Is it difficult for Luo Wang to find a few chefs with qualified cooking skills? It is not even difficult to directly control the chefs of Haiyue Xiaozhu."

"In comparison, using a cook is the worst option."

"Because of my protection, they cannot silence the cook directly. This means that Luo Sheng's actions will be exposed sooner or later."

"Have you ever seen a killer organization that takes the initiative to leave loopholes for itself?"

A flash of realization flashed in Bai Feng's eyes, "Luo Wang planned this assassination just to deliberately expose him!"

Gu Xun chuckled and continued, "Pao Ding's identity is really clever."

"He was an accomplice in this assassination, but in essence he was still a rebel belonging to the Mohist family."

"He is the only survivor of this conspiracy, but his testimony is not credible to the empire." "Zhao Gao can use his mouth to achieve his own goals, but he has a way to distance himself."

Bai Feng probably understood after hearing this:

"Zhao Gao did this originally to divide the relationship between the eldest son and Prime Minister Li Si..."

"More than that..." Gu Xun shook his head and turned his gaze to the mirage with a layer of dazzling lights. "Zhao Gao also wants to use this to activate the lurking Shadow Secret Guard."

"A dragnet that penetrates all holes is just a slogan after all. A dragnet cannot truly be omniscient and omnipresent."

"The lurking Shadow Secret Guards are a threat to Luo Wang... No, it should be said that the Shadow Secret Guards themselves are a threat to Luo Wang!"

"They want to attack the secret guards?" Bai Feng was a little surprised.

Now the Shadow Guard is completely under the control of Young Master Fusu, but not long ago it was an intelligence agency personally controlled by the emperor, and was responsible for extremely sensitive royal family security matters.

It would be a bit too bold to attack this kind of organization.

"It's a snare...who wouldn't dare to touch it?" Gu Xun smiled and didn't care about it.

"Then...how do you plan to deal with it, sir?" Bai Feng asked proactively and wisely.

No matter how many calculations Zhao Gao had, Gu Xun didn't need to explain it to him.

But Gu Xun still told him, which meant something was wrong.

Bai Feng's mind is not as comprehensive as Mo Crow's, but he is not stupid either. This is still understandable.

"You don't need to pay too much attention to how Luo Wang will target the Shadow Guards next, or whether he will target other forces."

"In this matter, you only need to keep an eye on the snare and determine if there is any connection between Zhao Gao and the mirage."

Bai Feng's eyes flashed, but he didn't say anything else. He just bowed and accepted the order:

"understand!"

"Well...don't forget about other things. Keep an eye on the intelligence in the north and the movements of Little Saint Xian Manor." Gu Xun added.

"Yes!"

"Well, you go ahead." Gu Xun waved his hand.

Bai Feng immediately jumped up and disappeared without a trace.

Gu Xun looked at the dark seaside alone and muttered:
  "Canglong Qisu... Canglong Qisu... There is really no shortage of these die-hards who like to go against the grain in the world!"

………………

The next day, the sky was clear and the air was clear.

After many days, Haiyue Xiaozhu was once again surrounded by heavy soldiers.

The heavily armed imperial soldiers formed a neat queue, spreading from the entrance of Haiyue Xiaozhu, along the plank road in the sea, to the small pavilion where the young master Fusu sat.

It's heavily guarded and looks airtight, giving you a sense of security.

The last time Fusu hosted a banquet for Gu Xun, there were soldiers protecting him, but they were all on the outermost edge.

With Gu Xun present, the soldiers were purely decorations. It was enough to put a circle of meaning on the outside.

This time the situation was different. It was Prime Minister Li Si who was hosting the banquet, and it was Li Si who arranged these escorts.

Although Fusu felt that he didn't need this seemingly useless protection at all, but... maybe Li Si really needed it, so he didn't remove it.

There is a large sundial placed at the entrance of Haiyue Xiaozhu. The shadow pointer projected on it shows that the time is close to midnight.

According to the time agreed between Li Si and Fusu, others should be arriving soon.

As for why Fusu, the guest, arrived first and Li Si, the proprietor, came later... Fusu didn't know either.

Although the agreed time was at midnight, normally Li Si, the proprietor, would have to come first.

But the reality is that Fusu has arrived, but Li Siren has not yet arrived.

What is the specific reason...I am afraid we will only know when Li Si comes.

Fusu was not in a hurry about this.

Before long, Li Si's carriage finally appeared under the entrance archway of Haiyue Xiaozhu.

Li Si, who was dressed in official robes, walked out of the car calmly, glanced at the sundial beside him, straightened his clothes, and then walked towards Fusu under the guidance of the waiter.

At this moment, the waiter beside Fusu knocked on the door.

Zhongming Dingshi is an etiquette rule that has been in existence since the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. It has detailed and precise regulations on when to eat, what tools to use to eat, and what steps to eat...

The more powerful the king, the more complicated and huge the ostentation.

It seems troublesome, but actually... it is indeed troublesome.

But the nobles don't care about this trouble... No matter how troublesome it is, their servants will take care of it and don't bother them.

Fusu and Gu Xun are used to keeping everything simple when eating, so these pomps did not exist last time.

However, Li Si, who was born in Confucianism, must not do errands in terms of etiquette, and must make all the necessary arrangements.

After everything was arranged, Fusu and Li Si formally took their seats.

Soldiers were arranged to guard and protect the surrounding areas. At the same time, the servants on the left and right were also under the supervision of the soldiers.

As soon as he sat down, Li Si immediately confessed:

"I encountered some accidents on the way, which delayed my time. I hope you will forgive me for neglecting the young master."

"It doesn't matter, the time is just right." Fusu first expressed that he didn't care, and then asked, "What kind of trouble did Mr. Li get into?"

"I can't talk about trouble. I just met some street gangsters who made trouble. They gathered together to cause trouble, blocking the road and wasting time."

"The rogues are causing trouble...these wanderers are really bold and dare to do whatever they want at any time."

Fusu followed Li Si's words and commented.

Li Si nodded and agreed, "That's true."

"Although Songhai City is prosperous and lively, it is far away from the East China Sea. It deviates from the royal way, has a loose atmosphere, and many people commit illegal acts."

"The city is under martial law these days, and these gangsters still dare to cause trouble. It seems that they still need to be rectified."

"Master Li can arrange these matters." Fusu responded with a smile after hearing this, and then brought the topic back to the banquet, "Master Li, as a master of Legalism, naturally has a lot of dislike for Songhai. place, but there are merits here.”

"Young master, that's what you said." When Li Si heard this, he immediately stopped scolding Sanghai and nodded in agreement, "Haiyue Xiaozhu has an excellent view, which is famous in Qilu. The wonders of the sea and sky are amazing. .”

"Of course, the most noteworthy thing is not the dreamlike scenery, but a famous dish."

"I remember that the young master has tasted it before. If I invite you again today, it can be regarded as a wise act."

"The vast sea reflects the Taiyuan Mountains, and the shark's fin cooks the bear's paws!"

Fusu nodded and chuckled, "Haiyue Xiaozhu's shark's fin and bear's paw are indeed unique in flavor, worthy of its reputation as the best in Qilu."

"You can't get enough of such delicacies in one sitting. Master Li is so polite."

While the two were talking, they saw a graceful girl waiter walking over on the plank road in the distance carrying a copper bowl.

It's their shark's fin and bear's paw that's coming.

The waiter on the side rang the chime again when he saw this.

The bells stopped ringing, and the maid also presented the delicious food to the table.

Even before the lid is opened, the aroma is already filling the nostrils, making people's index fingers twitch.

Fusu was right, you would definitely not be able to eat enough of this kind of delicacy at one time.

(End of this chapter)