Chapter 202 The Fox of One Hill

The news brought by Bai Shu was an unexpected surprise for Chu Tianya. Although he knew that Yelu Yanchen had been desperately studying this epoch-making barrel, Chu Tianya still did not expect that he would make substantial progress so quickly.

It is not possible to fully judge that Yelu has really succeeded, but Bai Zhi has always been a pompous person. His words are at least eight points credible. However, it is difficult to say whether this barrel can meet the standard in Chu Tianya's mind. After all, the conditions on Tianji Peak are very clear. Without modern lathe and alloy technology, it is all based on traditional manual smelting and polishing. It is very difficult to create a real gun barrel.

Before seeing this barrel with his own eyes, Chu Tianya didn't want to be happy too early. So he held out his inner surprise and wanted to discuss the issue of Shi Li'ai with Bai Xu first.

One of the most important reasons why Chu Tianya made a special trip to discuss Baixu is that Chu Tianya feels that Shi Liai is very similar to Baixu!

The conversation, insight, temperament, and even the sinister appearance of the two people made Chu Tianya feel familiar. Although Shi Li'ai is an enemy against him, the "tacit understanding" when they intrigues with each other also reminds him of vain.

Perhaps two very similar people can think more about what each other is thinking about. Chu Tianya wants Bai Xi to make a reference for himself and put forward constructive opinions, so as to avoid his subjective assumption.

Chu Tianya talked about the confrontation with Shi Liai in more detail in the past two days.

Bai Xun thought deeply for a long time, and then said, "Master, Xiaosheng feels that Shi Liai went south to Taiyuan this time for the Lord. The so-called collection of Taiyuan City is just a cover.

"Oh, do you feel the same way?" Chu Tianya was slightly surprised, "I thought about it carefully, and I felt more and more that Shi Liai was coming for me. He wanted to know something about me. He said in the art of war that Wanyan Zonghan was looking forward to the love of the times to achieve his goal of knowing himself and knowing his enemy.

"That's right." Bai Shu nodded with a serious expression, "It was a little risky to go to Taiyuan to ask for the city. It was a little risky for such an important mastermind and a secret envoy like Shi Liai to come. Since Wanyan Zonghan has paid such a large amount of capital, the purpose is definitely not to take it back to the city. He will definitely not be stupid enough to believe that our Song Dynasty will really give Taiyuan back to him. Therefore, he will only have another major purpose, to make a special trip to know the master! - Hearing is believing, this is the purpose of Shi Liai to go south in person.

"Then his goal has been achieved." Chu Tianya breathed a sigh of relief, "He's right. I'll come."

"The lord is not at a loss." Bai Qi smiled and said, "You can see the leopard in the tube. From the various manifestations of love, didn't the lord also guess their next possible military action?

"That's right. The first feeling that Shi Liai gave me was hesitation!" Chu Tianya said, "Jin Guo is hesitating, Wanyan Zonghan is hesitating. There must be differences within them on the route of marching south. The focus of the controversy is Taiyuan. In view of the defeat of Huanglong Valley last year, the Jin court will definitely pay attention to Taiyuan. At the beginning, our soldiers were trapped and guarding the lonely city, and the supplies were insufficient and foreign aid was weak. We were still defeated by Wanyan Zonghan. This year, Taiyuan rebuilt the unity of the army and the people, and the Hedong Rebel Army was integrated into a whole from a plate of scattered sand. The strong soldiers, horses, strong soldiers and soldiers and soldiers used their lives. It is impossible for a real woman to see such a frame. They don't have absolute confidence to take Taiyuan straight to Guanzhong in a blitz. But Wanyan Zonghan will definitely not give up. First, he wants to avenge, and second, the geographical location of Taiyuan is indeed quite important. If they can't open this door, it will be difficult for their power to fully extend to the hinterland of the Central Plains and realize their ambition to occupy the Central Plains. Therefore, Taiyuan has become a thorn in the eyes and a thorn in the flesh, which makes them restless.

"When the master said this, Xiaosheng fully understood it." Bai Xun said, "If it weren't for major decisions about the government and military affairs, Shi Li'ai, a pivotal figure, would not have come to investigate in person. So, we should also seize the opportunity to learn more from Shi Liai?"

"No, I'll call you here." Chu Tianya laughed.

"Oh?" Bai Xun couldn't help but be stunned, "Does the lord want Xiaosheng to meet and fall in love when he sees him?"

"Yes." Chu Tianya smiled and said, "When you see him, you will understand why I let you come."

"This... Lord, can't you tell Xiaosheng the reason now?"

"In short..." Chu Tianya smiled and said, "You two are like something crawling out of the same nest."

"Ah?" Bai Yu was completely stunned and said with an embarrassed smile in his eyes, "Master, are you praising or cursing?"

The next day, Baixu sneaked into Zhang Xiaochun's team and participated in the morning talks together. Then, Zhang Xiaochun sent him to Guanyi to serve as the reception of the delegation of the State of Jin. Anyway, there are many small officials engaged in this kind of work in the magistrate's office, and replacing one or two will not attract the attention of others. Moreover, Bai Xun is not as eye-catching as Chu Tianya. If he approaches Shi Liai, he should be able to learn something from him that Chu Tianya can't understand.

Chu Tianya leisurely went to Weifu to visit Taiyuan City.

Last year's military disaster almost turned Taiyuan into ruins. In just one year, Taiyuan has regained its vitality. Although it is not as good as the prosperity and wealth before the war, it can at least be called lively.

The revisit of the old place made Chu Tianya have a lot of emotions. Inadvertently, he walked to Tangming Street and saw the Star Picking Building.

The place where I saw Xiao Linglong for the first time.

"Let's go, today's lunch will be settled here." Chu Tianya stepped into the Star Picking Building with a few tiger guards who were easy to serve.

The boss has changed. The shopkeeper is a man in his thirties. Kong Wu is powerful but kind. Dr. Chafan, who ran in the hall, was the best at looking at people. Seeing Chu Tianya's demeanor, he decided that he was a luxury guest, so he enthusiastically led him to the second floor and sent him to serve him.

"That's the only one!" Chu Tianya casually pointed to the elegant room where he saw Xiao Linglong for the first time.

"That one..." Dr. Chafan actually hesitated.

"What, someone has already decided?"

"No, no, no." Dr. Chafan smiled dryly and said, "Don't tell the truth, that Accord is the most expensive and expensive one in this store. Generally, it is reserved for the dignitaries in the city.

"No nonsense, isn't it just for money!" The bodyguard beside Chu Tianya was a little annoyed. He pulled Xiao Er's hand and smashed a golden pimple into his hand. "Take it, just bring the good wine and dishes! I can't serve my master well. I've demolished your store!"

"It's not presumptuous." Chu Tianya shouted and said with a smile, "Doctor, don't be shocked, I'll take this one. When you are young, take a few special dishes for us and burn a few pots of Jiannan Shaochunlai.

"Yes, thank you, officials!" Dr. Chafan hurriedly answered.

Chu Tianya walked to the Accord and looked up at the lintel, with a plaque on it - "Tianya Linglong Pavilion".

"How can that be!" The bodyguard behind Chu Tianya was a little annoyed. He gritted his teeth and whispered, "The name of the lord and the princess was written on the gate by them! - Lord, please remove this broken plaque!"

"No." Chu Tianya glanced at him with a slightly dark face.

The bodyguard hurriedly stepped back and admitted his mistake.

"Come on, come in with me." Chu Tianya opened the door and saw that the decoration here was exactly the same as when he first came in. It can be seen that the shopkeeper deliberately maintains the decorations here.

After sitting by the window, Chu Tianya opened the window to look at the downtown outside the window. Today's Tangming Street is indeed more bustling than in the past, but there are still a lot of shops and many pedestrians. It can be seen that Zhang Xiaochun has spent a lot of effort to rectify Taiyuan for more than a year, and the court has also spent a lot of money here to rebuild it.

There was nothing else in the Song Dynasty, but it was rich. Post-disaster reconstruction is quite rapid.

After a young man, Dr. Chafan took two flavors of chicken and duck, and also brought Dr. Liquor to let Chu Tianya pick wine. Chu Tianya picked up two pots of sword Nan Shaochun and casually asked, "Doctor, I heard you say that this Accord is very good. What's the reason? I think the other Accord names have only four words, but this one is only five words. Is there anything special?

"Of course it's special!" Dr. Chafan has always been talkative. As soon as he said this, he suddenly became energetic. He immediately splashed his mouth and said, "Speaking of this Accord, now it is the most famous scenic spot in Taiyuan City. Official, you don't know that you are from other places, do you? More than a year ago, it was in this Accord that the famous general Chu Tianya met Xiao Linglong, the princess of the Flying Fox - you must have heard about the following things. The couple defended the city together and defeated the golden soldiers, which made a legendary story! Heroic beauty, tut, I'm really envious of the world!"

"Haha!" The tiger guards behind Chu Tianya laughed.

"Why are you laughing at the guests!" Dr. Chafan was not happy, "What the little man said is all true!" Chu Tianya is a native of Taiyuan. He is the pride of our Taiyuan people. Do you understand?!"

"I understand, I understand." Chu Tianya smiled and said, "Okay, hurry up and get the food!"

"Good--" Dr. Chafan prolonged his voice and ran briskly.

It didn't take long for the wine and dishes to be served. Chu Tianya asked a few bodyguards to sit down and eat with him. The bodyguards gave way for a while and sat down. In private, Chu Tianya doesn't put on airs with the people around him, especially the guards around him are very kind and caring. To put it bluntly, I still have to rely on these people to do everything, and their lives are also tied to them. If you don't treat them well, how can they work for you?

With a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere was lively, and everyone began to talk about some topics.

While it was busy, someone knocked on the door, "Gun official, I'm sorry to bother you."

"Who?"

"The small one is the owner of our store, with the Hun family, and I want to see an official if I have something to do."

Everyone thought about it. Did they recognize Chu Tianya?

"Come in!" Anyway, they would not have any malice, and Chu Tianya agreed.

The door was pushed open, and Kong Wu's powerful shopkeeper came in with a beautiful young woman. As soon as the couple came in, they stared at Chu Tianya. The woman suddenly let out a surprise cry and knelt down to Chu Tianya.

"Thank you, please accept the slave's gift!"

The man also bowed down with him. He looked at Chu Tianya with a surprised and worshipful face. He hugged his fist and said, "Little man, Shi Kequan, see your kindness!"

"Oh, what are you doing?" Chu Tianya was quite surprised. Because of the two people in front of him, he didn't know them at all.

"Did the benefactor forget that when you were picking the star building last year, you once saved a group of miserable women from the beast's men?" The woman said excitedly, "The slave family is one of them! - Xiao Ai, Xiao Ai, En Gong must remember Xiao Ai. The slave family is still the same hometown as her!"

"Oh, so that's it!" Chu Tianya smiled and said, "It's a good hand, you don't have to do this. "Please get up!"

The couple thanked each other for their kindness and finally stood up. Chu Tianya invited Shi Kequan to sit down and drink together. Shi Kequan was very talkative and took the initiative to tell Chu Tianya that he had also joined the army and went to the battlefield on the Xixia border. Later, I heard that the woman who had been married since she was a child (that is, the woman in front of me) disappeared because of the changes in the family. He inquired anxiously, and then he learned that his fiancee had been dragged into the army to work as a camp prostitute. He worked hard for thousands of miles and finally found her. At that time, it was not long after the end of the Battle of Taiyuan. Hearing the woman's experience, Shi Kequan decided to settle in Taiyuan and reopen this star-picking building to show his gratitude to Chu Tianya. Fortunately, Shi Kequan has been a mercenary in the Song Dynasty for several years and has small savings. The woman has also received a batch of gold, silver and jewelry from Chu Tianya from Yelu Yujian. The store has really reopened until now.

The woman said that the couple had planned to go to Qingyunbao or Qixingzhai for a long time, thanking Chu Tianya, and even moved the idea of going to the cottage. However, the couple thought that they were just ordinary people. They had no skills and were afraid of disturbing Chu Tianya, so they never went there.

"However, the slave family has two sisters, but they went to Qixing Village." The woman said, "When my family was in a disaster, they were still very small, and they were not taken in by the army. So a kind-hearted Yunyou Taoist adopted them. Over the years, our sisters have never met each other again. Once they accidentally met them in Taiyuan. The slave family learned that they had followed the Taoist master for many years and had practiced good martial arts. They were about to go to the famous Duke of Chu to kill thieves and make contributions. The slave family is very happy. Although the slave family can't serve the benefactor in person, there are two sisters who can serve the benefactor!"

"Oh, a pair of little sisters?" Chu Tianya couldn't help laughing, "In the cottage, only five big and three rough men are generally accepted, and young women really haven't received much."

"Ah, hasn't your father-in-law seen them?" The woman was a little panicked and hurriedly said, "They are twins, exactly the same. They are all eighteen years old this year. I heard from them that they heard that there was a martial arts lecture hall in Qixingzhai, Taihang Mountain, and they were more and more eager to go to show their skills. It is said that if you go to the cottage, you won't be a raccoon woman or a little maid. You have to be a female general who kills the enemy!"

"Haha!" Chu Tianya laughed and said, "It's interesting, twin sisters, and they still want to be female generals!" Do you think they also went to the martial arts hall? Ha ha, I don't think they can play in that place.

Shi Kequan smiled and said, "Don't underestimate this pair of little girl. The little one also learned three or five fists, and in those years, he also cut a few heads with real knives and guns on the border of Xixia. The little one could see that the two little girl really happened to pass on a few stunts. Under the little curiosity, I also asked these two sisters-in-law to show their hands - not to mention, Kung Fu is quite handsome!"

Chu Tianya looked up and down at Shi Kequan, not like a nonsense person. And looking at his body, he is mostly a practitioner. So he nodded and smiled, "As long as you really want to kill the thief and make contributions, the cottage will be accepted. No matter whether he is a man or a woman, he comes from.

"That's good, that's good." The woman nodded happily and smiled and said, "It's just that it's been more than a month in a row, and no news has been sent so far. The slave family is somewhat missing. I don't know the kindness..."

"You stupid woman is so unreasonable. How can you mention this and that to the benefactor as soon as you meet him?" Shi Kequan stared, "Go away with warm wine!"

Chu Tianya smiled and said, "It doesn't matter what people are. Tell me their names. Even if I'm busy, these guards around me can help you inquire about it. If you have a good faith, I can also tell you that you are safe.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" The woman thanked her repeatedly and said, "The two of them are almost as easy to recognize. Their mother's surname is Ouyang, and they didn't take a serious name when they were young, but their master gave them a Taoist name, called 'Zichen' and 'Qingyan' respectively."

"Okay, remember, when you go back to Qixingzhai, you will help find out the whereabouts of Zichen and Qingyan. After making it clear, I asked Ping An to write a letter down the mountain to inform the shopkeeper. Chu Tianya said.

The guards behind him received the promise, and Shi Kequan and his wife thanked each other for their gratitude. After drinking with Engong for a while, they retreated without interruption. Naturally, they refused to accept the money for this meal.

There is a lingering fragrance in the hands of the rose, and a small episode makes Chu Tianya feel in a good mood. After dinner, he wandered around Taiyuan City for a while and returned to the old house of the Chu family until late.

Bai Qi is already waiting for him here.

"How's it going, Jingqian?" Chu Tianya asked with a smile, "Is it interesting for Shi Li to love this person?"

Bai Xun used to be gentle, but today he has a stiff face and can't help scolding people, "Bah, that's obviously an old fox!"

"Haha!" Chu Tianya laughed and said, "Let me say, you two are things that crawl out of the same nest. Tell me, how did he bully you and make you so angry?

"Old fox, the road is deep!" Bai Shu smiled bitterly and said, "He has long guessed that Xiaosheng's origin is extraordinary. He also deliberately approached Xiaosheng and talked a lot with Xiaosheng. Xiaosheng was always on the guard everywhere, for fear that he would spill the beans and say something. In the end, I forgot to pry any useful news from his mouth.

"Haha, it seems that you little fox have met the opposite this time!" Chu Tianya laughed and said, "There is a good saying that attack is the best defense. Shi Liai is a master. Who does he want to fight against? Few people can stand it. Don't mention attacking him again."

"I'm ashamed!" Bai Shu smiled bitterly and said, "It's true that he has been defeated for a while today, and he has probably recognized the identity of Xiaosheng. It's impossible to go to him to get the news tomorrow.

"Who said that you were asked to get the message?" Chu Tianya said, "If you love this broken mouth, you can bring the dead to life. How can you believe what he said? I'm asking you to know more about him. Know yourself and know your enemy. This is very important for Wanyan Zonghan, and it's the same for us!"

"Okay, I know what to do." Bai Shu took a deep breath and sighed heavily, "Since Xiaosheng can't talk to him, just face him in the state of the weak. When people win and have an advantage, they will always be a little complacent. Xiaosheng will look at him and improve his understanding of him.

"That's right." Chu Tianya nodded and smiled, "Debate and deception are the strengths of love. We can't attack each other with our own shortcomings; but Jingqian, you have your strengths. You are calmer than him, wiser than him, pay more attention to subtle things than him, and you can see the slightest. He is definitely not as good as you at this point!"

Bai Shen nodded deeply, and his confidence finally came back. He sincerely praised: "I didn't expect that the lord could know so much about Shi Liai in such a short time. No wonder even Shi Liai himself said that the lord is a great person - he can make the enemies praise you so much, lord, or you are smart!"