Kunlun one millet

Chapter 180

Looking at the handwritten letter sent by General Wei, Zhao Mi had mixed feelings in his heart. He is not the kind of person who loves power and power, but he can't bear the fruits of his hard work, and is abused wantonly.

As General Wei said in his letter, during the preparation process of the Wukui Army, Zhao Mi participated in a lot, from the use of rune soldiers and rune armor to the deduction of various tactics and battle formations, especially the various methods used to deal with enemy monks and sorcerers. , Zhao Mi can be seen almost everywhere.

Some generals and schools in the Wukui Army had contacts with Zhao Mi as early as in Xingluo County, so it is not too much for General Wei to say that the Wukui Army was formed with the joint efforts of him and Zhao Mi.

General Wei knew better than others how much Zhao Shu had spent on Wukui Army and Jianjia Pass. He was worried that he would not let go of the fruits of his hard work and insisted on sticking to Jianjia Pass, and even supported his own self-respect, so he sent someone to send this letter. .

As if to confirm what General Wei said, the next day after the letter, the imperial court sent someone to convey the will of the sovereign:
"Jiuli is fierce, invading the territory and invading the people, and the southern land is haunted by evil spirits, causing disasters recklessly. Fortunately, Zhao Mi, Marquis of Zhenming, set up an altar flying talisman to cure the plague, and to control the frontiers and the people to suspend the far and near. His meritorious service is extraordinary. Go back to the imperial court and be rewarded with a noble."

After listening to the imperial edict, Zhao Shu's face was not happy, and the officer who delivered the edict said repeatedly: "Marquis Zhenming, I have heard about it. Your Majesty intends to let you enter the position of Marquis of the county and add food to the second county. Chito, there may be more rewards!"

"Does Your Majesty want me to return to court immediately?" Zhao Mi asked, "But now the border affairs are still undecided, and there are still many complicated and difficult official duties in Jianjia Pass, I am afraid that competent personnel will be needed to take over."

"Marquis Zhenming, don't worry, His Majesty has already made arrangements." Chuanzhi Lang Guan said with a smile: "Gao Ping's bus driver has arrived at Jianjia Pass, he is here to guard, Marquis Zhenming can rest assured."

Zhao Mi raised his eyebrows and remained silent. After a while, Gao Pinggong came to the outside of the mansion with a group of soldiers and horses, full of pomp and arrogance.

"Marquis Zhenming, I haven't seen you for a while." Gao Pinggong smiled and cupped his hands. He looked thick and fat, but he was actually wearing iron armor under his robe. , came with bad intentions.

Zhao Mi led several army chiefs to the main hall to greet him. He never thought that Yang Tai'an, the son of Gao Pinggong, would come with his father. He did not hide his complacency at all, and said openly:
"Hmph! No matter who you are, don't you still have to obediently return Jianjia Pass to us?"

Zhao Mi sat silently, while Gao Pinggong feigned anger and scolded: "Don't mess around! The last time you were asked to go to Dantu County to help the Marquis of Zhenming, didn't you make too many jokes?"

Yang Tai'an rolled his eyes without manners. Before Zhao Mi could speak, Ding Muqiu broke into the main hall without being notified, raised his finger and reprimanded: "It's you again! You don't have enough lessons last time, so I came here specially today." Slapped, right?"

"Crazy woman!" Yang Tai'an hid behind his father in fright, his face turned pale and his teeth trembled: "Are you planning to make trouble?"

"Presumptuous!" Gao Pinggong's left and right guards stepped forward, and with an order, dozens of private soldiers in full body armor poured into the main hall.

Seeing this situation, Ding Muqiu didn't panic in the slightest, pulled off the purple silk around his waist, and smiled sassyly: "Okay! If you can do it together, I'm afraid you won't be able to be real aunts?"

Gao Ping's face was gloomy and ugly, and he turned to Zhao Mi and said, "Marquis Zhenming, you were ordered by the emperor to restrain the monks in Guanxi. Is that what you did? How can I be offended like this when I come to hand over military affairs?"

Ding Muqiu hurriedly said: "You gang of insects who only want to sit back and enjoy what they get, you have completely ruined the military affairs of the border town! If the Marquis Zhenming hadn't rectified it, the barbarians from Jiuli Kingdom would have entered the pass to burn, kill and loot! Do you have to put on airs here?"

Gao Pinggong glanced at her, and continued to say to Zhao Mi: "Marquis Zhenming, if you have any dissatisfaction, you may as well speak up, why let a woman speak for you? Or are you planning to resist the order and not obey it, and want to support yourself at Jianjia Pass?"

Zhao Mi didn't let Ding Muqiu come, but he would not shirk his responsibility at this moment, and waved to her: "You go down first, we are discussing matters."

"They are obviously jealous of your outstanding achievements, and tried their best to force you away!" Ding Muqiu was reluctant: "Are you going to hand over the hard-working and well-managed Jianjiaguan to others?"

"That's enough!" Zhao Mi shouted, "Jianjiaguan is a border town of the country, and it's not my private property. You should leave first!"

Ding Muqiu was extremely reluctant, he swung the purple silk silk, and swept out a deep gully on the bricks and stones on the ground, then turned his head and left.

"I made Gao Pinggong laugh." Zhao Mi took the initiative to ease the atmosphere.

"Where is it?" Gao Pinggong sneered secretly, thinking that Zhao Mi still knew the current affairs, and he was easier to get along with than those guys who cultivated immortality.

"Mr. Gao Ping is here in person, so he should take the wind and wash away the dust." Zhao Mi said to the military officer beside him: "Tonight is a big feast, so good hospitality!"

The military official bowed his head and said yes. Seeing this situation, Gao Pinggong immediately signaled Yang Taian beside him: "Why don't you apologize to Marquis Zhenming soon? I should have let you take the blame for the incident in Dantu County. If Marquis Zhenming was not open-minded, you Ten lives are not enough to pay!"

Hearing this, Yang Tai'an could only reluctantly bow to Zhao Shu, and Zhao Shu stepped forward to help him up, even saying he didn't dare, showing a harmonious expression.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhao Mi sent someone to settle down Gao Pinggong and his party, while he returned to the mansion and began to pack his things.

"I don't understand, you have managed to arrange Jianjia Pass in an orderly manner, and now you are going to hand it over to this father and son?"

Zhao Mi was giving instructions to the left and right, when he saw Ding Muqiu climb over the courtyard wall, he opened his mouth and asked.

At this moment, Jiang Ru also rushed over and told the rest of the servants to leave, complaining: "Daoyou Ding, some things should not be said in public."

"No! I'm going to say it!" Ding Muqiu akimbo indignantly: "I just can't stand this kind of twists and turns, cover-ups, Marquis Zhenming desperately resisted the barbarians of Jiuli, not only we know, but also people inside and outside Jianjia Pass People praise.

It's good now, the battle has just been fought, and a bunch of funeral affairs have not been sorted out yet, so these pigs and dogs are eager to grab the territory?Why?I don't agree! "

Jiang Ru glanced at Zhao Mi, saw that he was pensive and didn't show much resistance, so she sighed softly: "Nowadays, the military, government and civil affairs of several counties in the south have just improved slightly, if Duke Gao Ping is allowed to preside again, I'm afraid... ..."

"Okay." Zhao Mi interrupted the two of them: "Who will guard Jianjia Pass is not something that Mr. Gao Ping can decide alone. Go and pack your things."

Going back to the house alone, Zhao Mi was in the dark. At this time, he didn't feel relieved to let go of the burden.

"You can't let go of this career?" Ling Xiao appeared, lingering in the air, with a cold expression.

"If I say it doesn't matter, it's a lie." Zhao Mi lay down on the couch: "Even if there is a mediocre person, as long as he acts according to the existing regulations, I can safely hand over Jianjiaguan to the other party, but it is this Mr. Gao Ping. In order to clean up the mess he left behind, General Wei and I spent a lot of time, and all the soldiers also worked together, so we really don't want to let go."

"Appointing this person shows that the current King Huaxu is not a heroic person." Lingxiao asked, "I heard you said that the current King took advantage of the situation to ascend the throne during the Sangong Rebellion?"

"good."

Ling Xiao said bluntly: "He has no merits and virtues in the world, cheats the country, and indulges his clan's arrogance and extravagance. Even if there is no such generation as Liang Tao, his death can be waited for."

Hearing this comment, Zhao Mi smiled helplessly: "I'm just not reconciled. Adding officials to nobles and adding Shiyi are not enough for me to hand over Jianjiaguan to Duke Gao Ping."

Lingxiao reminded: "Great deeds and power are the most capable of deceiving the Taoist heart, making people mistakenly think that everything can be accomplished."

Zhao Mi shook his head: "General Wei has sent letters, indicating that he will still withdraw troops and return to the court according to the will of the Lord. Without General Wei, why should I support myself? This is impossible to do, the Lord and Duke Gao Ping I think too much."

"Those with a strong desire for power will naturally judge others by themselves." Ling Xiao said: "When you return to Dongsheng Capital, you will only be honored with a false name, and your cultivation will not be enough to change the status quo."

"I know." Zhao Mi was pacing back and forth distractedly, and happened to see a large box in the corner. After opening it, there were neatly arranged leather pouches, which were filled with various bones, and the color was blue.

These bones were obtained by Zhao Shu after he killed the wolf-headed monsters outside Dantu County.Afterwards, he kept some of the bones and planned to study them when he had time in the future.

Seeing these bones at this moment, Zhao Shu had a thought, and quickly dug out all kinds of utensils, pills and spells, poured some bone marrow, and after a while of careful preparation, he got a bottle of slightly cloudy rune water.

"What are you going to do?" Ling Xiao asked.

"Until today, I can understand Wang Miaoshou's mood." Zhao Mi's expression was serious.

"I understand." Ling Xiao said calmly, "You have to follow the example of Wang Miaoshou in Chengyang County, plotting to kill Gao Pinggong and his son, and forcing the lord to send another person to guard Jianjia Pass."

"I really didn't expect that I would do such a thing." Zhao Mi made up his mind, his eyes sharp: "Let Gao Pinggong and his son enjoy the last happy life."

……

For several days in a row, Marquis Zhenming hosted a banquet in honor of Gao Pinggong and his son.

After the handover of affairs, big and small, was completed and everything was packed properly, Zhao Mi led a group of monks from the hall to prepare to leave.

"Deacon Zhao, don't wait!"

Near the city gate, Ding Muqiu's face was full of displeasure: "It's already high in the sun, and the farewell is so late, they clearly despise you!"

Zhao Mi was calm and unhurried, sitting in the tea shed outside the post house, drinking tea from the market, for some reason, he felt something special.

"Mr. Gao Ping is an elder, and it's not like you and I have cultivation bases. It's not surprising to be a little slow." Zhao Mi waved his hand: "If you are impatient, Daoist Ding, you can go ahead."

"Let's go!" Ding Muqiu didn't use spells to fly into the air, but rode on a strong horse and galloped off into the distance.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Ru said with a subtle sarcasm with a smile, "Marquis Zhenming, why don't you hurry and chase Miss Ding back?"

"She has achieved success in cultivation and has been through a lot of troubles. She is not a young lady who has been in the boudoir for a long time, so she doesn't need to be chased by others." Zhao Mi shrugged her shoulders.

Everyone waited for another half an hour before Gao Ping came, surrounded by private soldiers.

"Keep Zhenminghou waiting for a long time." Gao Pinggong took out a silk handkerchief and wiped the sweat on his face again and again: "As one grows older, one's mind will inevitably become dizzy."

"Mr. Gao Ping should take care of your health. Both the Huaxu Kingdom and His Majesty rely on you to guard one side." Zhao Mi said.

"Do your best, do your best." Gao Pinggong was entertained by Zhao Mi these days, but he gradually fell in love with this young man.

"Where is the young master? Why didn't you see him?" Zhao Mi looked around.

Gao Pinggong turned around and scolded a few times before Yang Tai'an walked out from the crowd.I saw that his eye sockets were sunken and his cheeks were blue, as if he had some disease.And when Zhao Mi saw the blood stain on the corner of his mouth, he couldn't help showing a happy smile.

"Mr. Yang's face..." Zhao Mi repeatedly patted his forehead: "It's my fault. You guys came to Jianjia Pass after a long journey. You shouldn't have been drinking and feasting for days. It just so happens that I have tea soup here to relieve the hangover and soothe the nerves. It can be regarded as a departure I used tea instead of wine, thank you both."

Zhao Mi was full of enthusiasm, and handed two bowls of tea soup to Gao Pinggong and his son.

"Marquis Zhenming is a caring person." Gao Pinggong and his son didn't care. They raised their heads and drank it. Immediately, they felt that the fatigue in their whole body disappeared, and their spirits were refreshed. It felt more than ten times better than the panacea given by the monks at home.

"No matter what, you will have to work hard on all matters related to Jian Jia." Zhao Shu bowed and bowed: "General Wei will return with his teacher in a few days, and then he will have to trouble Gao Pinggong."

"Marquis Zhenming, please relax." Gao Pinggong said in a low voice, as if comforting the younger generation: "I will write a letter to the lord later, and try to protect my nephew, you will be promoted to a noble. Maybe after a hundred years, my family will be useless. My fellow, I still have to rely on you, nephew!"

Zhao Mi bowed to thank him again, and immediately climbed up: "Grand Gao Ping is very kind, my nephew will remember it all his life, and he will definitely make a grass ring and repay it!"

"Okay, okay!" Gao Pinggong repeatedly praised, Zhao Shu is quite sensible, so it's no wonder that he is favored by the king.

Watching Zhao Mi and the others drive away, Gao Pinggong felt thirsty and ordered someone to serve him some tea and take a few sips.Turning his head, he saw his son Yang Tai'an scratching his itch non-stop, and scolded, "How decent is it to act like this?"

Yang Tai'an didn't dare to refute. Since yesterday, he has felt inexplicable itching all over his body, and the hair in his private parts has grown luxuriantly, but he is too embarrassed to tell others about these things.

"It's time for you to learn how to do things, don't just play around." Gao Pinggong said with his hands behind his back: "Zhao Mi sent someone to hand over the official duties, and I asked you to follow along. How much have you learned?"

"In just a few days, those military officials are busy, who can learn it?" Yang Tai'an endured his impatience, and then yawned again.

Gao Pinggong was aware of his son's abilities, and thought he couldn't always be so pampered, but he saw blood stains between the corners of his mouth and teeth.

"Why is there blood in your mouth?" Gao Pinggong asked quickly.

"No, nothing." Yang Taian wiped his mouth to cover up.

Mr. Gao Ping loved his son eagerly, asked him repeatedly, and wanted to take him to a doctor.Yang Tai'an couldn't be bothered, so he could only say: "Last night, that singing girl had a whole body of white flesh. When I got up, I couldn't help but took a bite. For some reason, I bit her."

"You are also a married person, so don't mess around with these women all day long." Gao Pinggong frowned, "These singing and dancing girls like to climb the dragon and the phoenix the most, and they want to mess around and ask for all kinds of favors. Sent away!"

Yang Tai'an had no choice but to say yes, but he didn't dare to say that he almost killed the singing girl.Compared with fine wine, he suddenly felt that the blood gushing from his neck was more delicious.

Following his father's footsteps, Yang Tai'an couldn't help but look up at Gao Pinggong's sweaty neck, a flame seemed to ignite deep in his heart.

(End of this chapter)