City Marshal

The small courtyard of the Zhou family is on the bank of Daqing Lake, surrounded by mountains and facing the water, and the environment is quite elegant and quiet. People who pass by the door can imagine the glory of this family's identity as long as they see the two ancient and exquisite stone lions at the door. The small courtyard has a long history.

There were several bright lights on in the small courtyard, and the breath of the night wind kept hovering in the sky.

In this small yard, there are several white pine trees growing on the open ground, two rocking chairs are placed under the trees, and an exquisite small wooden table is placed in the middle of the rocking chairs, with three dishes and a jug of wine on it.

A pot of wine in the flower room, no blind date alone.

A dish of peanuts, a dish of dried tofu, a dish of spiced beef, and a pot of old white dry.

Although the dishes are simple and the wine is ordinary, the two people on the rocking chair are extraordinary people.

Chu Tian leaned back on the rocking chair, rocking it gently, with a calm expression on his face, lightly popped his fingers, and accurately shot a few crunchy peanuts into his mouth, chewing gently.

There is a faint smile on the face of an old man, who always wears the clothes of the most noble material and the most sacrificed tailoring. Everything he wears has been carefully selected, and everything is very suitable for his identity; I don't think he's shabby, and I don't think he's pretentious.

The old man was humming a song in a low voice. The tune seemed to be an idyll on the grassland outside the pass. It was desolate and tragic but also contained a bit of loneliness and melancholy. Tap lightly on the

No one knows whether he is happy or sad, it can only be said that his scheming is very deep.Chu Tian chewed the peanuts with a 'rustling' sound.

Li Shenzhou's figure looked a bit lonely under the light, but he still stood proudly by the edge of the yard, like a white pine that never stood upside down.

After a long time, the old man sat up, picked up a few crunchy peanuts, and said lightly, "Chutian, you did a good job today."

This sentence was not very clever at first, not only was it lacking in grandeur, it was also not elegant, and it was even a bit like a peddler chatting and praising, but now that this sentence is spoken by this person, the weight seems to have suddenly changed. He also didn't feel that this sentence was indecent or incomprehensible because it was said by Zhou Longjian.

When Zhou Longjian spoke, he was eating a peanut, and he ate it in a rhythmic manner, as if he had put all his energy on the peanut.

This is a serious person.A thought flashed in Chu Tian's mind, no wonder he was able to sit in this position today, and there was something special about him.

Chu Tian also sat up. No matter how unrestrained he was, he wanted to give Zhou Longjian face. He picked up the dried tofu with his chopsticks, and said in a calm tone, "It should be said that Minister Zhou is responsible for the command."

"Haha, Chutian, I know you are somewhat dissatisfied. After all, I, Lao Zhou, put you on stage." Zhou Longjian took a sip of Lao Baigan, his whole body warmed up, and said, "I admit, I want to see it with my own eyes. Your strength." Then he pointed at Li Shenzhou: "I want to see if the young commander-in-chief is really as intelligent, skilled, and century-old genius as Captain Li said; unexpectedly, that bastard really didn't exaggerate."

A smug smile appeared on Li Shenzhou's respectful face. After today's battle, the old man finally understood the value of Chutian, and he would not be too grumpy about the concession he made in Hangzhou.As for Zhou Longjian's laughing and scolding, he didn't care at all, because Zhou Longjian had reached the level where he could talk casually regardless of his age, status, or status. If he is polite to a person, that person will feel uncomfortable all over.

Chu Tian sighed for a long time, what can he say to such an old man who candidly 'admitted his mistake'?Always remembering about the plane, it would seem that I am too small-minded, so I raised my glass and said: "Mr. Zhou, I won't mention the past. People always need to look forward to grow up, let alone Li The captain helped me a lot before."

Zhou Longjian also picked up the wine glass and touched Chu Tian lightly, and then the two drank it with their heads up. Lao Baigan shot from his mouth into his throat and flowed into his stomach.

After Chutian finished drinking, he didn't speak. He stood up, blowing the slightly cold night wind, and was waiting for Minister Zhou's real intention to invite him to dinner.

Zhou Longjian put down the wine glass, led Chu Tian up to the exquisite observation loft, pointed to the lights everywhere in the capital, and said: "The Wang Qi of China is divided into two branches from outside the Great Wall to the Middle Earth.One branch originates from Changbai Mountain in the northeast, winds its way westward, enters the inland from Shanhaiguan Pass, and ends up in Beijing, so there are 800 years of imperial fortune in the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.One originates from the Qilian Mountains, winds its way eastward, enters the interior from Jiayuguan, and forms a hole in the middle of the Qin Dynasty. Hence, Chang’an’s imperial luck lasted for more than 600 years.The remaining Qi goes south, condenses in Luoyang, and becomes the imperial fortune of the Eastern Zhou, Eastern Han, and Northern Dynasties. "

Chu Tian nodded lightly, knowing that what Zhou Longjian said was right, he said flatly: "The capital of any country must be above Guangchuan, not under the mountains."

Zhou Longjian took a step forward, his eyes sparkled a little, and he said: "Think about it, how much royal energy has gathered in the capital? How many kings have been bestowed by the heavens with supreme imperial power, luxurious circumstances, and wealth to the point of death."

"At the same time, it also deprived him of his inner stability and tranquility." Chu Tian smiled slightly, and said clearly: "After living in the capital for a long time, who can be sober?"

Chu Tian didn't explain what he said. After staying in the capital for a long time, he was tainted with royal air. Who can maintain a normal heart?So what Ba Ye said is correct, a place with politicians is a dangerous place, and the intensity of power struggle is no less than that of a battlefield of gunpowder. Everyone wants to be rich and powerful, but no one can guarantee how long they can be proud. It will only pull people to struggle in the vortex of power, and those who get out and die are often out of proportion. Otherwise, a scheming politician like Zhou Longjian would not deliberately cultivate his own power, and the fear is that he will fall down.

One will succeed and ten thousand bones will dry up!This thought turned in Chu Tian's mind, so why not himself?

Zhou Longjian looked at Chu Tian approvingly, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "A child can be taught."

"But, what is the end of the sky?" Chu Tian uttered a sentence, which was also a question that had always existed in his heart.

Zhou Longjian was slightly taken aback, did not speak, and said after a long time: "Only those who run on horseback will know the thrill of riding a horse across the river."

"I think the young marshal is also a hot-blooded man who wants to make contributions and make a difference." Zhou Longjian added lightly.

Chu Tian was taken aback for a moment, and said calmly, "How do you say that?"

Zhou Longjian smiled, pointed in the direction of Hangzhou, and said, "Young Marshal forcefully tore open a hole in Tang Dalong's territory, and even sent the most personal elite guards, for what purpose? Zhou Longjian absolutely does not believe that the Young Marshal is a petty man , I absolutely do not believe that the young commander is purely out to avenge Tang Dalong's actions; if the old man's guess is correct, the young commander's sword is aimed at Hangzhou, intending to go to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, right?"

Under Zhou Longjian's gaze, Chutian sighed softly. Zhou Longjian is really a strategist this week, so he said honestly: "Mr. Zhou's guess is right. What Chutian wants is not a third of the world in Hangzhou. But the whole of Jiangsu and Zhejiang."

"Zhou Longjian has always admired the talent of the young marshal, and wanted to see how far the young marshal can go, and he did not disappoint Zhou Longjian." Zhou Longjian seemed to have seen Tang Dalong's future end, but the world always needs constant replacement to be more prosperous : "Zhou Longjian has also been giving the green light to the young commander. Otherwise, with Tang Dalong's current power and strength, if the two fight together, the handsome army may not have a good chance of winning."

Chu Tian knew that Zhou Longjian had given the green light for him, and he also knew that what he said was the truth, if Tang Dalong did everything he could, even if the Shuaijun was not wiped out, his vitality would be seriously injured.

The night is not bleak, because the stars in the sky are brilliant, and the low chirping of autumn insects can be heard from time to time in the grass, but it sets off the silence between the sky and the earth.

Zhou Longjian suddenly turned his head, stared at Chutian, and said seriously: "Chutian, come and help me, and I will make you a master in the land of Shenzhou."

Li Shenzhou in the distance suddenly stopped all his movements, as if he was also waiting for an answer.

Chu Tian sighed inwardly. He boldly said this sentence when he was in Shanghai. If he wants to live longer and develop better in the army, he must never join any camp. What's more, if you are not careful, you will become a victim. Maybe you have just stepped into Zhou Longjian's camp, He Daudao and the others will beat the dog to show their master, and wipe out Shuaijun's influence in Shanghai. And Zhou Longjian will never Because Shuai Jun was eradicated and He Bold and the others counterattacked in an all-round way, what politicians pay attention to is "cautious", so there is no need for them to lose their foundation for the sake of backing.

There are many people in the world who are like beasts, with a strange instinct, they seem to always be able to smell danger. Although they didn't see anything or hear anything, when danger is lurking, they can always detect it the moment before. miraculously avoided.If this kind of person is an official, he must be a famous minister of a generation; if he fights a war, he must be a general who wins;

Chu Tian is this kind of person, such a strange person.

Chu Tian shook his head, and said lightly: "Minister Zhou, thank you for your kindness. You have countless elite soldiers and good generals, and your influence spreads all over the country. Chu Tian is just a kid, so I won't cause you any trouble."

Zhou Longjian nodded. He was not surprised. He had already guessed that Chutian would reject him. Otherwise, Chutian would not have achieved what he is today. Zhou Longjian was not in a hurry. He felt that one day, Chutian would join his camp. This kind of talent must be patient, just like boiling an eagle, if you boil it for a few days without sleep, you will be tamed.

"Okay, young people should have this kind of cautious attitude." Zhou Longjian said with a calm expression and a gentle speed: "There is no free lunch in the world, Chutian, if you remember this sentence, it will benefit you forever."

Chu Tian nodded, thinking to himself, this Zhou Longjian's words are really fictitious, making it difficult to tell the truth from the false, it seems that one should be careful when dealing with this old fox.

Chutian's expression was like a lake of still water, outsiders had no way of knowing whether the bottom was turbulent or the ancient well was calm.

Zhou Longjian hummed a few words of Beijing opera, then stopped suddenly, seemed to think of something, smiled and said: "Chutian, you have helped me a lot this time, do you have any conditions? Just ask, I can do it for you, I will try my best." Satisfactory answer."

Just as Chu Tian was about to refuse, his heart suddenly moved, and he said, "Minister Zhou, I want to establish a stronghold of the handsome army in the capital."

Zhou Longjian smiled 'haha', patted Chu Tian on the shoulder and said, "Yes, as long as you don't cause any trouble."

Chu Tian looked at Zhou Longjian in surprise, how could this old fox agree to him so readily?Is it really rewarding your performance on the plane?

Chu Tian wanted to see something from Zhou Longjian's expression, but found it was in vain, so he sighed and said, "Then thank you, Minister Zhou."

No matter what schemes this old guy has, it's always a good thing to allow yourself to build a stronghold of the handsome army.

Chu Tian stretched his waist, followed Zhou Longjian slowly down the attic, picked up the wine glass, unceremoniously drank the old Baigan in the glass, then bit the spiced beef jerky, thinking to himself, if Zhou Longjian is not a politician, For his simple but comfortable food and drink, I also want to be his friend.

Chu Tian drank the wine, ate all the dried tofu and spiced beef jerky, and then got up to leave.

Li Shenzhou sent Chu Tian to the door, turned around and came to Zhou Longjian's side. Zhou Longjian was holding the remaining peanuts and feeding them to his mouth, his calm expression returned to his face.

"Old man, you promised Chutian to establish a stronghold in the capital." Li Shenzhou looked a little worried, and said, "Aren't you afraid that he will just grow up and get out of control? With his talent, it won't take long for the whole The underworld in the capital will be swallowed up by him."

A rare smile flashed across Zhou Longjian's face, he patted the rocking chair beside him, let Li Shenzhou sit down, and said lightly: "Chu Tian is a smart man, he has his own sense of measure in doing things, if he has no bottom line, no principles, Can he come to this day? I am afraid that without us doing it, someone will naturally destroy him."

Li Shenzhou nodded. This is true. Chutian still has a sense of propriety in doing things. He will not fight against the government or kill people indiscriminately.

"I promised him the location of the Shuaijun because I wanted him to be the underground emperor of the capital." Zhou Longjian stood up, clapped his hands, and said calmly: "I want to use the Shuaijun to take the two major forces in the capital, Tiger Gang and Black Dragon will eradicate."

Li Shenzhou's expression trembled slightly, and he looked at Zhou Longjian in admiration. The old man thought that the problem was far away. Both the Tiger Gang and the Black Dragon Society were underworld organizations related to political enemies. The old man had long wanted to pull out these two fangs, but it was inconvenient Let's start, now Chutian is here, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Jiang is really old and spicy.

"Shenzhou, secretly support Chutian." Zhou Longjian left a few words, and then walked to the depths of the courtyard humming Peking Opera.