Back Off, Let Me Come

"Shizang, Zheng Qiao is fighting with the coalition forces..."

Shen Tang led the elite troops around to defeat the enemy. As soon as they joined forces with Cunshan City soldiers and horses, she suddenly said this.

Xie Qi was confused for a moment: "When did it happen?"

Shen Tang's expression was unwavering: "Just now."

Thank you: "???"

A few strands of his neatly trimmed beard were pulled off.

The distance between Okuyama County and Cunshan City quickly appeared in his mind. The war had just started there, how could the Lord here know?

Just when Xie Qi was thinking that Shen Tang had some incredible means of instant communication with the coalition base camp, Gu Chi's eyes fell on his lord's head. To be precise, it was the doudou she was wearing. The doudou with exquisite and majestic shapes had been piled up in a pile at some point.

Gu Chi secretly cursed in his heart. It was raining at the moment. If the lord could react so quickly, he must have smelled it?

Emmm…

It is indeed fresh and hot (*/ω＼*)

For a moment, Gu Chi felt a subtle sympathy for his lord, and found a bamboo hat and put it on her. Shen Tang's face was darker than the clouds above his head. He couldn't help laughing: "Ahem - Master, if you think about the best in everything, we won't suffer any loss."

Once Kang Shi stirs up trouble, the Lord will know immediately.

Just like this time.

If the Lord had not had the bad luck to be visited by bird poop falling from the sky again, they would not have known that the coalition forces and Zheng Qiao might have started a war. Rushing over at this time, not to mention whether you can catch up or not, even if you catch up, it is easy to make wedding clothes for others.

When Jiang Sheng saw Shen Tang's face.

Shen Tang knew what happened without him opening his mouth.

I only left one thank you in the whole process to be quiet and confused.

No, I neither saw the lord using the spiritual method nor the messengers coming, so how come everyone knew about it?

Xie Qi was really curious, but he was not familiar with the others and didn't know their respective temperaments. He might offend if he spoke rashly, so he sent a message to Ning Yan to clarify his doubts.

He clearly saw that the corners of Ning Yan's mouth seemed to be twitching out of control, and she said with a little anxiety: "Is it a secret that cannot be told to anyone else?" 】

If it's a secret, it's really not appropriate to pry into it just after you join, at least until you truly gain trust.

Ning Yan sent a message into the secret and responded: [No. 】

Xie Qi heard the words and waited patiently for the secret to be revealed, and then he heard a very absurd, pitiful and funny truth.

Ning Yan: [Purely because of Kang Jishou. Once his scribe's ways are activated, the lord will be implicated and suffer bad luck frequently. Things like walking with sprained feet, stuffing your teeth when drinking water, being showered with bird poop when you go out... nevertheless, it's not bad if you use it well. 】

For example, sending a message.

Kang Shi was also self-aware and would not use his scribe's methods without authorization unless he encountered a strong enemy or needed to send a message to Shen Tang. Before Shen Tang set off, he asked Kang Shi to be cautious, to reduce his presence as much as possible, to preserve his strength, and to pass on any matters that needed to be taken to other people. Kang Shi couldn't help but remember, so this time it should be a message.

The bad luck did not last long, and this guess was verified.

Shen Tang summoned everyone for a brief meeting.

The content of the meeting was whether to rush over or not.

They were not sure how long the battle between the coalition forces and Zheng Qiao would last, and whether the two sides would win or lose. If you go there in time, there is a certain probability that magic soldiers will descend from the sky, but there is also a certain probability that you will encounter Zheng Qiao's elite troops. The troops of both sides are not of the same magnitude. If you lose your wife in the end and lose your troops, will you die? However, it is impossible to stand still.

After discussion by Chu Yao and others, they chose a compromise.

They are going to rush to help, but not necessarily in a head-on confrontation.

Jiang Sheng suggested setting up a maze.

Shen Tang: "Maze formation?"

Jiang Sheng nodded: "Yes! No matter who wins or loses between Zheng Qiao's soldiers and horses and the coalition forces, when the Dragon Slaying Bureau reaches this point, the battle will be brutal, and the morale of both sides' soldiers and horses will drop sharply. At this time, which side's morale collapses, which side It will be defeated without a doubt.”

How to completely destroy the morale of Zheng Qiao's troops?

Jiang Sheng mentioned the "dowry" brought by Xie Qi.

No one knows the location of the granary of Zheng Qiao's power better than Xie Qi. We don't even need to sneak attack the granary. We only need to set fire near the granary, and then use Zheng Qiao's troops to spread the news of the fire in the granary. It will definitely become the last straw.

Xun Zhen also said: "What Xianden said is absolutely true. Zheng Qiao's elite are all on the Miaojiang battlefield at the moment, so the rear must be empty. Earlier Shizang also said that the more than ten thousand soldiers and horses sent by Zheng Qiao were to delay us, not to annihilate us. , which shows that his military strength is already tight."

Zheng Qiao's rear was empty of troops, so he was helpless against the enemy soldiers sneaking into his own territory, and could only passively defend.

Why didn't they take the opportunity to cause a scene?

Low risk, high reward!

Shen Tang's heart beat wildly.

She immediately made a decision: "Okay, let's do it!"

It's just that Shen Tang didn't expect that things would progress so smoothly, that the time difference would be so precise, and that setting fire to "burning" the granary would lead to a devastating defeat for Zheng Qiao's troops. When she received the news, she slapped her thigh and said: "Chase, don't let the head run away!"

She didn't even care about the national seal in Zheng Qiao's hand.

The national seal can be missing, but the head must be taken.

Because the morale of Zheng Qiao's soldiers and horses had dissipated, and the defense in Qianzhou was like paper, the various forces in the coalition basically did not encounter too difficult resistance, and gained a lot, but Zheng Qiao never caught it. Not only that, the opponent will fly kites with allied troops.

Shen Tang was also one of the kite-flyers at the beginning. He was afraid that the head would fall into his hands. He chased it like a headless fly for a long time to no avail. He cursed and said: "His uncle, was this Zheng Qiao an ace shooter in his previous life? He is so good at flying kites." Kite?"

According to the intelligence provided by the captured soldiers, although Zheng Qiao is in danger, he is still protected by powerful warriors. Even if the coalition forces set up dragnets all over Qianzhou, he might be able to escape smoothly with the help of military generals.

Once they run away, the Dragon Slaying Bureau's efforts will be in vain.

At this moment, Ning Yan's words gave everyone hope.

She said: "I may know where Zheng Qiao is going."

Shen Tang's eyes lit up: "Where? Go there right now!"

Ning Yan showed a troubled look and said: "It would take too long to bring troops and horses to that place. If I go there with Xian Deng, I might not be able to deal with the brave warriors around Zheng Qiao. So, can you please Wei..."

Her idea was that Wei Shou would try his luck with them.

You can get away with it even if you don't get the bet right.

Unexpectedly, Shen Tang said without saying a word, "I'll go."

Ning Yan suddenly opened her eyes wide: "Master, no!"

Shen Tang said: "I don't have the national seal with me now. Even if we get close, Zheng Qiao won't be able to find us. He is also protected by experts. It's dangerous for you, Xian Deng and Yuan Yuan to go deep alone. No, we must take him with us. Fuck me!”

She is the lord, doesn’t she have this privilege?

Shen Tang felt that chasing Zheng Qiao with troops and horses was too big a goal.

You may have more freedom and mobility when traveling alone.

Jiang Sheng immediately expressed his opposition.

A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.

How could the Lord take such a risk?

Shen Tang asked back: "Did the coalition forces take the lead? Don't worry, I can't die! I cherish my life more than anyone else."

Zheng Qiao turned Qianzhou upside down with only his remaining soldiers.

"Yan Qing, you are the only one left beside me now."

A young man in simple clothes pushed open the wooden door with both hands.

These two wooden doors have not been opened for many years, and no one has taken good care of them. Over the years, they have become rotten. When he opened the door, he groaned like a dying old man. Opening the door, the young man saw that there were overgrown weeds behind the door, and weeds and vines were growing wildly under the water of the rain. Zheng Qiao felt a little bitter in his heart when he looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar layout of the courtyard.

The bitterness is not strong, but it is long and torturous.

Qi Cang followed Zheng Qiao across the threshold and carefully scanned the layout of the courtyard, fearing that there were enemies lurking in the dark. This small courtyard is located deep in the mountains. Although it is small in size, its layout is exquisite and elegant. Zheng Qiao walked through clumps of grass, walked through the bamboo corridor, passed through the bamboo garden, and came to a bamboo house full of cobweb dust. Zheng Qiao stood outside the bamboo house, looking like he was in a trance.

Suddenly, he turned around and shouted: "Senior brother?"

Qi Cang instantly looked over with caution.

There was no one in the corner at the end of the sight, except for a withered plum tree, which was waiting quietly: "What did the Lord hear?"

Qi Cang knew that Zheng Qiao was not mentally normal. Once he became ill, he would hear various sounds and see strange visions...

Zheng Qiao looked at it carefully for a long time and then looked away.

He said: "I just heard my senior brother calling me."

Qi Cang said: "Yan Xingning is dead."

Zheng Qiao smiled bitterly and said, "It's not him."

Qi Cang: "???"

Does the king have other brothers? ? ?

His vision was too direct.

Zheng Qiao said: "Teacher has many students."

He pushed open the door of the bamboo house. Due to the structure of the entire bamboo house, the air inside was not dull, but there was an unspeakable smell of decay. He subconsciously bent down when he entered, and when he saw the half-length curtain above his head that had long since rotted, he sighed softly.

"This is the place where he taught, and it was also the place that Xin Guo students most yearned for. It was just abandoned for many years."

Now it has become a habitat for weeds and animals.

Less than half of the roof of the entire bamboo house collapsed, and there were many bamboo desks swaying in the room. Some of the bamboo desks had unpacked pens and inkstones lying next to them. Zheng Qiao walked around the bamboo house and pointed at the bamboo curtains that had become untied and rotten.

"There used to be a lotus pond outside."

Qi Cang is a rough man and cannot say anything subtle.

He said dryly: "It's quite interesting."

Hearing this, Zheng Qiao actually broke into a rare relaxed smile. Different from the past tolerance of madness and cruelty, this was the first time Qi Cang had seen Zheng Qiao in so many years of service. He asked: "Master, is there anything funny about this?"

"The lotus pond is dug by the students as punishment."

Why is punishment not punishment?

Copying books is punishment, and digging lotus ponds is also punishment.

Zheng Qiao remembered that when he was not yet ten years old, he was often angry because of his status. He was not the type to remain silent when bullied. He often got into arguments with others and was inevitably punished.

He had a stinky face and carried a bamboo basket on his back. The bamboo basket was not big, but it was filled with a basketful of mud, and the thick rope sank into his shoulders. Full of dissatisfaction, I had no choice but to follow a few older classmates, one step deeper and the other shallower, down the mountain.

"The teacher initially only asked people to build this bamboo house."

The corner of Qi Cang's mouth twitched slightly: "The rest..."

"It's for punishing students."

Qi Cang: "..."

"Cooking tea in spring, listening to lotus flowers in summer, looking at chrysanthemums in autumn, admiring snow in winter... Those were the most relaxing years in Gu's life." But he couldn't go back. "When I was young, the teacher arranged to sit in front of me. Son, here, this is the location..."

The bamboo table was not yet covered by the collapsed roof.

Zheng Qiao bent down and groped under the bamboo table.

He took out two stone sculptures stained with mud and dust, a small bird and a small fish. The bird was lifelike, as if it could flap its wings and fly high in the next second, and the fish also swung its tail, as if Zheng Qiao could swim far in the water as soon as he let go.

He murmured: "They are still here."

Click——

A slight movement sounded so harsh in the bamboo house.

Qi Cang suddenly turned around and stood in front of Zheng Qiao. As a sixteenth-level master, he could naturally wave his sleeves and blast away Xiaoxiao in the dark. It's just that this place has a different meaning to the king, and it can't stand a little trouble.

"who?"

"get out!"

Qi Cang threatened.

jingle--

There was a crisp sound of jade colliding, and a pair of shoes were revealed behind the bamboo screen, followed by a piece of robe. Looking up, he saw a hand with clear knuckles and fair skin resting on the hilt of a sword. Zheng Qiao looked surprised when he saw the person coming clearly.

"Sister?"

The person coming was none other than Ning Yan.

After shouting, he realized something was wrong.

Ning Yan removed the spirit of words that concealed her aura, and the clear literary aura flowed all over her body. She wore a familiar literary monogram on her waist.

Is this person Yan Xingning or Ning Tunan?

Zheng Qiao stood where he was, his hands in his sleeves tightening and loosening.

My brain, which was not easy to use in the first place, almost crashed.

He asked: "Who are you anyway?"

Why are you holding your senior sister’s face and wearing your senior brother’s monogram?

Ning Yan also looked at Zheng Qiao with a complicated expression.

"Zheng Qiao, why do you come to disturb the purity of this place?"

She just took a lucky guess, but she didn't expect that she actually blocked Zheng Qiao. She thought she would be eager to draw her sword when she saw Zheng Qiao, but while listening to his conversation with Qi Cang secretly, the carefree school days back then also appeared in her mind.

I have suppressed it until now.

Zheng Qiao stared at the inscription on Ning Yan's waist.

"Are you really Ning Tunan? Senior Sister Ning?"

He was convinced that the last time he blackmailed Ning Yan into bringing her daughter into the palace as a hostage and beat Yan An, she was still an ordinary person.

Zheng Qiao wanted to step forward, but Qi Cang reached out to stop him.

"Master, they still have people. Come out all of them!"

There were three other people secretly there, one of whom was an acquaintance.

Wei Shou looked at the atmosphere between the two parties, and it didn't look like they were going to start a fight right away. He chuckled, while Qi Cang's face turned as black as ashes on the bottom of a pot. The second person was a middle-aged scribe with a strange appearance, and the third person was a young man with a handsome appearance.

When the young man smiled, the whole room was filled with light.

Zheng Qiao stared at it for a while and then smiled.

The smile was Qi Cang's familiar madness.

However, his words were astonishing: "Chief Shen is so courageous."

His intuition told him that the person in front of him was Shen Tang, whom he had never met before, and the other party's response also confirmed his guess.

"Tunan and the others are coming over, and I don't feel confident to come and hold the line. If I don't even have the courage to do so, then I'm too inferior." Shen Tang crossed his arms over his chest and said, "Besides - wealth can only be gained through danger."

Shen Tang didn't expect to see Zheng Qiao in this situation. He asked himself, he was much prettier than the rumors said, with natural beauty and brokenness, plus that fierceness...

It's beautiful, but it's too dangerous.

Zheng Qiao narrowed her dangerous eyes and spoke with natural sarcasm: "Remember, I gave you a big gift before, but you can't satisfy Governor Shen with such wealth?"

Shen Tang said shamelessly: "The people's hearts are not as good as snakes swallowing elephants. A mere petty gain is indeed unsatisfactory."

"So, am I here now?"

ヽ(ー_ー)ノ

Tomorrow is Labor Day, try to add more hot mushrooms to the lunch box, hehe.

PS: The title of the previous chapter was the fault of Sogou Input Method. Shiitake has already contacted the editor, but the editor is on vacation. It is estimated that she will have to wait until she sees it before she can help change it.