Chapter 229 Knocking on the Mountain and Shocking the Tiger

The next day, it was still sunny. Like the return of a dying person, the sun actually reveals a little warmth, a little like a sunny day in autumn.

This kind of weather looks beautiful, but the old Taiyuan people know that it is actually colder than snow when the ice and snow melt a little. And there will be heavy snow after the weather. This is the strange weather here in Hedong.

The snow on the ground melts a very superficial layer, turning into a shallow layer of snow water, and then freezes the snow and soil below as strong as fine iron.

The river is also frozen, people and horses can pass through it, and it is difficult to cut through knives and axes easily.

After discussing the matter last night, Bai Shu and others rushed back to Xiaocang Mountain overnight to carry out all the matters arranged by Chu Tianya.

Bai Xue, who had been running around in the wind and snow all night, resisted his fatigue and returned to his tent to prepare a military order to change positions for Anu and Tang Ang. A confidant came to him, looking a little hurried, and whispered to him.

Bai Yu's face changed. He hurriedly handed over the seals, boxes and other things given to him by Chu Tianya to the confidant, and then took a deep breath and walked towards his tent.

Bai Shu is a military division. No matter where he is, the place where he is is full of military aircraft, and heavy soldiers are not allowed to enter. But today, there is a big idle man sitting in his military tent.

When he saw this idle man after entering, he not only did not dare to scold him, but he did not even dare to breathe.

Xiao Linglong, sitting in the seat he usually sits, is obviously waiting for him. The confidant who guarded the camp said to Bai Wei that Princess Xiao had been waiting for him since midnight last night and stayed up all night.

The person who came is not good!

Bai Qi went in and smiled relaxedly, "The princess came so early. What's the matter with Xiaosheng?"

"Don't pretend. Naturally, you know how long I've been waiting for you." Xiao Linglong seemed to be smiling and said directly, "Say, where is he?"

Bai Shu smiled bitterly, "The county is looking for the lord, and he should also go to Taiyuan to look for him, but how can he find Xiaosheng?"

"Do you have to beat around the bush with me, Fourth Brother Bai?" Xiao Linglong was neither polite nor angry, and said the word 'Fourth Brother' a little more seriously.

Bai Wei's expression stiffened for a moment, and the people around the military tent went to Xiao Linglong and sat down next to her. Looking at her helplessly, Bai Shu was stunned for a long time and said, "Princess, don't embarrass me."

"What if I have to embarrass you?" Xiao Linglong said.

"Then I can't say it either." Bai Shu said with a smile, but his attitude was very resolute.

"It seems to be true." Xiao Linglong sighed softly, and her expression became very deep. It's not sad or resentment, it's just deep.

Bai Yu didn't say anything. With his understanding of Xiao Linglong, things have evolved to this point. She must have already realized what Chu Tianya is going to do. In addition, Chu Tianya's sudden and secret whereabouts now are now, which further confirms Xiao Linglong's conjecture.

Xiao Linglong has always been like this. She can't point out anything. In fact, she knows better than anyone else.

"I'm very sad." Xiao Linglong suddenly said. As he spoke, he shook his head in disappointment.

"What's the matter?" Ask in vain.

"He didn't tell me or discuss such an important matter with me." Xiao Linglong gently twisted her unique sword eyebrows. On her face, which was perfectly integrated with heroism and beauty, she showed some confusion and loss. She whispered, "Isn't it agreed not to separate again? Any suffering should be borne together. Why did he do this?"

Bai Qi sighed and said to himself: Yes, she really knows everything.

"Why don't you talk?" Xiao Linglong suddenly raised her voice a little, but she flicked Bai Wei, who was already a little nervous.

"What should I say?" Bai Qi smiled bitterly, "One is the master, the other is the master, and she is also a former sister. What can Xiaosheng say?"

"The former girl?" Xiao Linglong suddenly raised her eyebrows, "What do you mean, isn't it now?"

Bai Yu's expression was even more helpless, "Can you not target Xiaosheng?"

"Can." Xiao Linglong said decisively, "Unless you tell me the answer I want to know."

"Oh..." Bai Shu sighed, "Well, what do you want to know?"

"Did he personally lead the troops to carry out some dangerous military plan?" Xiao Linglong said, "In the four directions of east, west, north and south, he can only go east. That is to say, he took Huanglong Valley to Hebei?

The white shrugged his eyelids and nodded gently.

He can't help but admit it. After all, Xiao Linglong is the bedside person of Chu Tianya. There are many things that can only be said between husband and wife. Even if not, such a smart woman as Xiao Linglong must have been detected for a long time. Since he knew that he could not be cheated, if Bai Wei still helped hide and cover it, it was clear that he would offend the woman in front of him.

"Who did he take with him?" Xiao Linglong's voice was a little lower.

Bai Xi was stunned with a little surprise and said to himself: Shouldn't you ask, why didn't he take me? - Think about it, yes, that's what she can ask. Xiao Linglong will never become a resentful woman, even if she really has resentment in her heart. She asked this because she wanted to know whether the person with the lord was strong and whether he was safe enough.

Bai Yu told the truth.

Xiao Linglong didn't say anything. She was silent for a moment and said, "Did he ask you to bring anything to me?"

Bai Shaxun shook his head, with a feeling of regret and comfort.

"Impossible." Xiao Linglong said firmly, "Even if there are no words, there are letters or tokens. Bring it to me!"

"No." Bai Xun's words are chiseled. When Chu Tianya handed him the wooden box, he made it clear that he had no choice but to open it. Obviously, it's not the right time yet.

Xiao Linglong stared at Bai Xun, and Bai Xun felt a little nervous.

The woman in front of me is just smart and careful. Bai Xun has never been afraid of such people. The problem is that Xiao Linglong knows him, and she used to be a sister with whom she had a deep relationship with, and now she is his mistress!

To put it bluntly, this identity is the difference between the master and minister, and it is no longer what it used to be!

You can't be in a hurry. Sometimes, the consequences of offending the master may not have been serious. This principle is naturally understood by such an insightful and intelligent person like Bai Zhi.

"Fourth brother, are you guarding me as an outsider and an enemy, or is it really out of loyalty to the master?" On Xiao Linglong's face, there was a chill that made Bai Xun feel a little hair in her heart.

"Neither." Bai Yu said seriously, "Princess, the lord has told the young student, that's right. But what Xiaosheng thinks more about now is the stability of the overall situation and the morale of the army. There are some things that I should not say, I will never say; there are some things that I can't do, I will never do. Princess, please don't force me."

"Okay, good. Unexpectedly, Fourth Brother Bai will deal with me with an official tone one day. Xiao Linglong smiled slightly and raised the corners of her mouth slightly, "Since all the words have been said, it's okay. Fourth Brother Bai, I only ask you one question. Do you dare to answer it?

"If you can answer, Xiaosheng will naturally answer." Bai Shu is four and eight stable.

Xiao Linglong sneered slightly, "I'm curious. From a very early age, you have been more radical than the late Brother Guan, Brother Jiao and the current master on many issues. Why? Don't tell me because you are a scholar, a scholar with a cynical heart and the will to protect the country!"

Bai Shu's expression became confused, "I really can't understand what the princess said."

"Okay, then I made it clear." Xiao Linglong said, "Do you still remember the time of the civil strife in Qixingzhai after the battle in Huanglonggu? At that time, the inner part of our cottage became an obvious two faction. You didn't trust any camp, and finally chose to support Tianya, which had nothing at that time. Later, you would rather watch Guan Shan and Jiao Wentong die one after another, and take Xue Yu and most of the villagers to Xishan. What's wrong with Tianya that makes you give up on him? Or do you have other ideas in your heart, or have you been desperate for Qixingzhai for a long time and want to take a new road? For this reason, you can not care about brotherhood at all and walk on your own way?

Bai Xun's face tightened at once. Taking a deep breath, he said solemnly, "Princess, you didn't know the situation at that time. It's a dead end to the government. Xiaosheng can't stop Brother Guan and Brother Jiao, but he can't take other brothers to die together. Following the lord is the right way. Doesn't the princess think so?

"That's right. But..." Xiao Linglong deliberately paused for a moment, with a cold smile on her face. "For so many years of brotherhood, Guan Shan and Jiao Wentong have treated you well. At that time, you chose to part ways with them without hesitation, and even knew that they were going to die, and you didn't try your best to stop them - treat the old master and his brothers for many years like this. How do you plan to treat Tianya in the future?

Baixu's face can't hang anymore, and it's all white!

He stood up and almost stopped his respiratory tract: "Princess, this... It's too heavy!"

"Fourth brother, don't be nervous. I don't mean to distrust you. I'm just curious..." Xiao Linglong was still faint and said softly, "What's there to attract you in Tianya? What's wrong with Brother Guan and Brother Jiao? Logically speaking, you are right to switch to Xishan, that's right; but emotionally, why can you deal with it so calmly? Among the original leaders of Qixingzhai, only your reaction at that time was the most indifferent. Do you remember? Even Xue Yu, who came with you, chased Tianyu to close the door to make the last stay for the second brother. What about you?"

Bai Shen took a deep breath and nodded gently with a dark face, "Yes, I admit that I was very cruel at that time. But the man should constantly suffer from the chaos. Even if Xiaosheng can die, there are still tens of thousands of people. What should they do? Who took them to Xishan?"

"Don't hide it." Xiao Linglong stood up and walked to Bai Wei, which was very close to him. The two are about the same height, and their eyes are almost flat.

"Princess, what on earth are you trying to say?" Bai Wei frowned gently and looked into her eyes.

"I just want to know what makes you see the future of the Rebels more important than everything? You even care more about everything in front of you than Tianya!" Xiao Linglong said, "Yes, this makes you look loyal. You are worried about the main centimeter, and everything is for the sake of the rebels. But people, everything you do should have a motivation and purpose. Are you just trying to be a good military sman, just to assist the master to achieve a career?

"Yes." Bai Shu answered without hesitation.

Xiao Linglong smiled, "But when he was not the master, you had already done so. Why?"

The white eyebrows bounced unnaturally. Xiao Linglong's tone and forced vision made him very uncomfortable.

"Let me tell you." Xiao Linglong calmly asked herself, "That's because you found that Tianya's knowledge coincides with your early expectations. You have long been tired of the infighting between Guan Shan and Jiao Wentong. You have the opinions and opinions that completely surpass them. But you are only the owner of the four villages of Qixingzhai. You can't decide the big things, and the position of the lord is rarely your turn. At this time, Tianya appeared at the right time, so you did not hesitate to support him as the new master. There is only one reason - he can be the master, and his views and insights, or ideals and ambitions are in line with you! That is to say, now you are not so much assisting the master as that you are realizing your ideals and ambitions with the help of the master!"

Bai Shen's expression remained calm and calm, but his eyes became more solemn. He nodded, "You're right. As the saying goes, Taoism is different and does not conspire with each other, and Taoism, and the scholar dies for his confidant. Brother Guan and Brother Jiao are my brothers, but they are not my ideal lord. The general is, so I chose the general. What's wrong with that?"

"Are you finally willing to admit it? Tianya can achieve the position of master, which should probably be your credit. Xiao Linglong smiled slightly, "I didn't blame or question you. I just want to know - why do you have such ideals and ambitions?"

Bai Xi was stunned and then smiled, "Princess, is this question worth asking?"

"It's worth it."

Bai Xue shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I am a scholar. Although I am a little deviant, I have been educated since I was a child, and I am loyal to the king and patriotism. I have such an ideal. What's wrong with me?

"Of course it's wrong, and it's very wrong!" Xiao Linglong's tone suddenly became a little harsher, "Because your ambitions and ideals are all the same as the Lord! - That means that you are not determined to be a good minister, but a wise king!"

"Ah!!"

Bai Xu hurriedly stepped back a few steps and almost fell down. His face turned pale with fear, and his mouth was also talkant, "Counter, princess! That's what... kill me, kill my heart!"

Xiao Linglong smiled faintly and whispered, "Fourth brother, don't be too nervous. Since I can say these words to you, it means that I don't really envy you or doubt your conduct. I'm still your sister, and I dare to pay attention to you. There is a saying called Bystander Clear. You may not have thought about these problems carefully yourself. But I know you, and I know more about Tianya. Therefore, only I can see this layer. I know that your loyalty to Tianya is not a disguise, and you don't have any special ambitions, and you won't do anything out of line. I'm just curious - what kind of deepest secret do you have in your heart? Is it this secret that no one knows that affects all your decisions and actions?

"I don't have a secret..." Bai Xun took a few deep breaths and forced a wry smile, "Princess, please don't scare Xiaosheng. Xiaosheng's sick body is not as strong as half as the master's.

"Well, please forgive my little sister's curiosity. Can you just think that I have been unreasonable to you as usual?" Xiao Linglong smiled relaxedly and said, "Fourth brother, don't be nervous. I'm quite embarrassed when you do this."

"Okay..." Hearing that Xiao Linglong called herself 'little sister', Bai Xu finally breathed a sigh of bitter smile, "Presumably, in the world, only the lord can withstand the princess. Xiaosheng... be defeated by the wind, be defeated by the wind!"

Xiao Linglong also smiled and said, "Actually, you all underestimated me, including Tianya."

Bai Xi was slightly stunned, and his nerves couldn't help but get nervous again, "What do you say?"

"In fact, as long as Tianya makes it clear to me, I will do what he says." Xiao Linglong said seriously, "If you don't take me with you and tell me the truth, I can actually understand. I'm not the kind of woman who works hard. I believe in my choice and my man. I believe that no matter what decision he makes, he has a good reason. Therefore, I respect it, and I will do it. There will be no two words. Everything is because I love him and I trust him.

Baixu nodded gently, and his heart was secretly reassed.

"Okay, I'm going to train." Xiao Linglong smiled slightly and hugged Bai Xun, "If there is any punishment, please ask the military commander to order."

"Well... princess, it's easy to go." Bai Wei subconsciously answered with his hand. As soon as Xiao Linglong walked out, Bai Wei was inexplicably shocked and broke out in a cold sweat!

"There is something in her words. What does it mean by 'If there is a punishment, please ask the military division to order'? - How did she know that after the Lord left, he would give me all the real power of the Hedong Rebel Army?" Bai Xun was surprised, "I've said so much before, and it sounds messy, but on second thought about it - she seems to have known that the main guild will leave and hand over the military power to me for the time being!"

The more Bai Hui thought about it, the colder his heart became: she talked so much, talking about Guan Shan, Jiao Wentong, the infighting in the cottage at that time, and even directly said that I wanted to be the Ming King - isn't it just warning me not to have the intention to seize power instead?

Thinking of this, Bai Xun was completely stunned! Xin said: She is worthy of being from the royal family. She grew up in the atmosphere of political competition and power competition. She will be particularly keen and alert to this kind of thing. Maybe when I just led the crowd to the West Mountain, she was paying attention to me! Now that the lord has left and handed over the power to me, if I have two minds, now is my best opportunity - so she came to take a pre-emptive knock!

What a powerful means and a skill! - She is even more careful and more like a master than her master! This may be related to her tragic background. She has been hurt and experienced changes, so she is suspicious!

The deeper he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. His temples unconsciously had a layer of cold sweat!

"It's terrible!"

"When did this woman have such a deep mind and such a deep city?"

"She is now completely and completely dedicated to the master! No matter who it is, as long as there is a trace that may pose a risk or threat to the master, she will never let go!"

Baixu patted his forehead and had the impulse to look up to the sky and sigh.

"It's not easy for the master, it's not easy for me... It's even more difficult!"

Suddenly, she woke up again, and Bai Yu's eyes were full of light. "Is it that she knows something special? ...No, even Guan Shan and Jiao Wentong don't know. How could she know?"

"Impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!!"

Bai He even said something. But the more he repeated it, the more suspicious he had in his heart: Does she really know?!