Chapter 42 I'm going south
Zhang Yan cleared his mind and left the inn to walk towards the city. After all, he is still an 18-year-old teenager. He is ignorant of men's and women's affairs. Even if he is slightly aware of it, he is still thinking too much. But somehow, since he learned that Yue Yunshi left so quietly, there was a trace of melancholy. It seems a little far-fetched to explain who is not a plant...
Walking on the crowded street, Zhang Yan, who was alone, looked up slightly and suddenly realized that the atmosphere in Longyuan City today was very different. The number of people rushing into the city from all directions suddenly increased, and these people all carried heavy luggage and their faces were full of dust. The ears are full of information about the opening of the underworld prison. The bustling crowd seemed to be anxious because of the news.
From time to time, there are a large number of troops armed with armor, wandering around with bright weapons, and their faces are also extremely serious. The atmosphere is solemn and full of the smell of mountain rain.
Zhang Yan, who had no intention of playing, returned to the inn early, but saw Liao Tou and others preparing a banquet and waiting for him. When Zhang Yan left the inn, he told Liao Tou that he was going to leave south and continue to move forward. At this time, the preparation for the wine ceremony is naturally to say goodbye to Zhang Yan.
Zhang Yan's heart is slightly warm. Although these people put Guo Laoshu in injustice, most of the means to survive are forced, which is no wonder. Although they don't get along well, it can be seen that everyone has the heart to prepare a farewell for themselves.
A feast, the guests were all happy. When everyone was drunk, Zhang Yan had quietly left.
Zhang Yan was relaxed and walked south on the shadow of the sunset. He didn't know that shortly after he left, a large number of Yuanying monks came to the inn where Liao Tou and others were located. The people leading the way were Liang Linchun and Liu Hanshan...
The underworld prison opened, and Liang Wuguo in northern Xinjiang, with Longyuan City as the center, all entered the state of preparation!
On the second day of Zhang Yan's departure, the Xiuzhen Square in Longyuan City gathered in the Baoya House, which was full of patriarchs of various sects and families in the northern Xinjiang Xiuzhen world. These people all have the cultivation of infancy, and there are more than a dozen people. Wang Daoqi and Zengfuzi are also among them and sit at the top!
At this time, Wang Daoqi's clear face was full of majesty, and terror enveloped the hall. The faces of more than ten Yuanying monks in the hall are unpredictable and complex. I dare not look at Wang Daoqi!
Wang Daoqi glanced at everyone in the hall and said indifferently, "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, not to mention our monks who pursue the way of heaven? Wang's words are here. This time, which sect is alone in the underworld prison, don't blame Wang for turning his face ruthlessly!"
Everyone in the hall looked at each other and sighed one after another. They knew that there was nothing good about being summoned by Wang Daoqi this time, but they were afraid that they had to come to the prestige of Confucianism. As a result, Wang Daoqi, as the leader of Confucianism, made everything clear at the beginning, without any drag and had a tough attitude.
A middle-aged man with a black face and no need for anger said, "What Brother Wang said is very true, but Liang has a few doubts."
Wang Daoqi glanced at this middle age and recognized Liang Guanshi, the patriarch of Beichen. He had the cultivation in the middle of Yuanying. At this moment, he said leisurely, "If Liang Daoyou has any doubts, just open your mouth. This time, everyone was also gathered to make suggestions for the opening of the ghost prison.
Liang Guanshi murmured slightly and said, "The army of ghosts came from the southern desert. Since according to Brother Wang's intention, we need to establish the main battlefield with Longyuan City as the center, and Longyuan City covers an area of thousands of miles away, so we and other monks can't all stay together regardless of other directions. I don't know what Brother Wang plans to do? In addition, this time, we and other monks work together to fight side by side. There must be a general commander to issue an order. Brother Wang, who do you think can be qualified for this task?
Everyone's faces condensed and looked at Wang Daoqi. Liang Guanshi's two questions, one is related to where to be assigned, and the other is related to the key points of issuing orders, which can be said to be a pinnacular of everyone's thoughts and doubts. Imagine that if your sect is assigned to the position of a frontal underworld army in Longyuan City, it is the most dangerous place with the highest mortality rate, and everyone in the hall will naturally worry about this. And the position of the commander of the other alliance seems to be even more extraordinary. Under the leadership, everyone has to follow. If they are seated in the commander's position by a sect with a gap with them, it is difficult to guarantee that they will not avenge their privately and push their own followers into the fire.
Wang Daoqi looked at Zeng Fuzi beside him and understood what everyone was thinking. He sneered in his heart, but said seriously on his face, "It's normal for Liang Daoyou to have this concern. Presumably, everyone is also concerned about it, so Wang said bluntly. In addition to the north gate in the northeast and northwest of Longyuan City, the other three gates must be guarded by heavy soldiers, and the southern gate, which is the first to bear the brunt, is the top priority. Presumably everyone is also worried about this. Wang has an immature opinion here. We each sent a Yuanying monk in the door to station here. These Yuanying monks led an elite team in their own door and only obeyed the instructions of their respective owners. What do you think?"
After a little condolence, everyone nods and agrees. Since it is not a family to be stationed, but everyone is together, it is naturally very fair.
"As for the position of alliance commander, what are your good opinions?" Wang Daoqi was relieved when he saw that everyone nodded and agreed, and then showed a smile.
Everyone looks at me, I look at you, and I don't know how to decide for a moment. At this time, Zeng Fuzi said, "What else is there to think about? As the leader of Confucianism and the landlord of Longyuan City, can't Brother Wang take the position of commander? Have you ever heard that my Confucianism is sorry for everyone here?
Everyone was stunned when they heard the words and their expression changed. If Wang Daoqi, the prime minister of Liang Wuguo, who was only dedicated to the common people of the world, sit in this commander's position, he would have to drag them into the water and be soaked, the loss would be great. I didn't want to interfere in this matter this time, but I couldn't get the face of Confucianism and had to work hard. But sacrifices can't be exchanged for peace in the world. The death of civilians has nothing to do with the real world. Why do you have to fight for the existence of ants?
Another gray-haired old man hesitated and said, "I'm afraid it's not appropriate for Wang Daoyou to sit in this position of commander. According to Lan, wouldn't it be better not to set up this position and discuss and solve everything together?"
Wang Daoqi's eyes narrowed slightly and recognized that the gray-haired old man in front of him was Lan Jinghai, the patriarch of the Lan family of a large Xiuzhen family in the northern territory, with the early cultivation of Yuanying. Regarding Lan Jinghai's short and foolish opinion that he did not agree to set up this position, he smiled in his heart, did not open his mouth, and looked at others leisurely.
Naturally, everyone understands that what Lan Jinghai said is purely a joke. Let's discuss it together? It's strange not to fight for your own interests!
Lan Jinghai looked at the strange look of the crowd and woke up. His face turned pale and he stopped talking.
The atmosphere in the hall became dull for a while.
I don't know how long it took, Wang Daoqi said in a low voice, "Everyone's scruples are clear in Wang's heart. Wang made a statement here. As long as you can defend Longyuan City, anyone can sit in the position of commander. However, speaking of the past, this battle is the battle of monks. Don't blame Wang for being rude to mobilize civilians as a stepping stone!"
After saying that, Wang Daoqi got up and walked out, but he didn't care about it. But the harsh words before leaving always make everyone have to think about it.
Zeng Fuzi took a leisurely look at the so-called practitioners in northern Xinjiang. He was disgusted and left behind Wang Daoqi with a blank face.
More than ten people in the hall saw the two of them leave freely. For a moment, they looked at each other and saw each other's doubts and puzzles. This time, the major cultivation forces in northern Xinjiang came at the invitation of Confucianism led by Wang Daoqi. Unexpectedly, less than half of the debating things left one after another. How did this make people feel? With Wang Daoqi's tough attitude, did he abandon the position of commander and leave? Is he willing, or does he want something else?
But in any case, Wang Daoqi's practice has left face for the people present, which makes everyone happy and consciously owes him a favor...
Wait...human kindness? Everyone woke up one after another: this is the real intention of Wang Daoqi! This old ghost is not a thing anymore...
Wang Daoqi and Zeng Fuzi walked side by side, and both of them had a relaxed smile on their faces.
"Menglan, the plan finally succeeded. Fortunately, these old foxes are very difficult to understand. Fortunately, we take retreat as a little better, haha." Wang Daoqi couldn't help laughing with joy in his heart.
"Yes, the position of commander-in-chief will provoke a lot of fear and retreat as progress. Even if they don't set up this position, I'm afraid that they will take the initiative to abandon Brother Wang and will put some time on the battlefield. If you do something more obscene, which not only provokes us, but also offends public anger, the end will be uncomfortable!" Zengfuzi also laughed.
"I bet that now that these old foxes have understood, they must be scolding me for being crafty. Haha, so what if I understand? Now that you have entered the game, let's make some efforts for the world... By the way, have the villages and towns south of the Broken Soul Desert moved into Longyuan City?
"It should be. The migration order has been telling the world for more than a month. Whether it is a rich civilian businessman or an army official, including some small Xiuzhen clans, they must have come to Longyuan City in this short time."
"Oh, it's the best. I'm afraid that some bureaucrats ignore the decree and do not evacuate the flow of people in time. Instead, they will escape first. Humph, if I knew that such a thing had happened, I would kill his nine clans to thank the world!"
"Alas! I hope that won't happen..."
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In October, the army of the underworld appeared on the edge of the desert;
In November, the army of the underworld rushed all the way and stepped on the mountain;
In mid-November, the underworld army plundered the villages and towns along the road;
And our Zhang Yan, who was alone during this period, left Longyuan City...