Guarding the border: I am sanctified in the flesh

Chapter 114 Make the first contribution and be rewarded again

"As for the Zou Ping you mentioned, you let Ye Wuchen continue to monitor him."

Li Tianrun said: "Continue to collect evidence, no matter whether you can confirm his identity or not, you have to control him on the day of the city-wide action."

"Yes."

Lu Fanben thought so too.

"As for that Qiao Yun."

Li Tianrun thought for a while, and said: "If she can take the crime and make meritorious service, I can forgive her. Firstly, she has indeed made meritorious service. Secondly, I also want to show other spies of Wei State that as long as they are willing to take the crime and make meritorious service, they will be pardoned."

"There are even other rewards."

"In the future, I may entrust them with important tasks and let them work for me."

Li Tianrun said with a smile: "You know, they are all talents cultivated by Wei Guo with great efforts. If they can be used by me, that would be great."

"The emperor is thoughtful."

Lu Fan said: "In this way, the operation of Wei State for many years will definitely be destroyed, and it will be difficult for them to obtain information from Da Zhou."

"Yes."

Li Tianrun nodded, "When there is a war in the future, our odds of winning will increase."

"You mean...Wei will start a war soon?"

Lu Fan made a guess based on Li Tianrun's words just now.

"Yes."

Li Tianrun glanced at Lu Fan, "This day may come soon, you have to be prepared. In the future, you will go to the battlefield and make contributions."

"You should do your best!"

Today's Lu Fan is not afraid of going to the battlefield.

There is even some expectation.

With his strength, even on the battlefield, few people can threaten him.

And he can use his own strength to earn countless military exploits.

In order to change to the heaven-level exercises he wanted.

Further enhance his strength.

"Okay, let's go."

Li Tianrun waved his hand, "I need to think about my next move."

"Yes."

……

……

Five days later, September 23rd.

morning.

Lu Fan and Song Yu sat facing each other, and he was the only one in the room.

"How about it?"

Lu Fan asked, "Is there any progress?"

"I have traveled almost all over the capital, and have inquired about all the big families surnamed Lu."

Song Yu shook her head, "There isn't any butler who fits the characteristics you mentioned, not even the closest ones."

Speaking of this, he lowered his voice, "In comparison, Zou Ping is more similar."

"Ah."

Lu Fan had more confidence in his mind. After being ruled out, Zou Ping became more suspicious.

"And these two handwritings."

Song Yu took out the two copies of handwriting and said, "I specially found a master calligrapher and compared them. Although he can't be completely sure that this is the handwriting of one person, he can at least be [-]% sure."

"Then it can't be wrong."

Lu Fan can now almost conclude that Zou Ping is Ma Chuan.

Now just keep an eye on this guy and don't let him get away.

The rest, wait until the day of the action, and the truth will naturally come to light.

But Zhiqing made Lu Fan a little confused.

In the past few days, Lu Fan quietly tested Zhiqing several times, but did not find anything abnormal.

It seems that we can only wait for the day of the operation to capture Ma Chuan in front of Zhiqing, so as to test Zhiqing's reaction.

If Zhiqing is also a spy of Wei State, she must be a big fish.

"Okay, you don't need to inquire about the Lu family anymore."

Lu Fan said, "Go to Mei's house again and find Mei Qingzhu to find out."

"Okay, then I'll go."

Song Yu got up and left.

Lu Fan also left the room and came to the living room, but did not see Ye Wuchen.

He came to the yard again and saw Ye Wuchen lying under the grape trellis to enjoy the shade.

Lu Fan also took a reclining chair and lay down like Ye Wuchen. He looked up and saw bunches of purple grapes swaying in the wind.

There are bursts of fragrance, in the breeze, floating around.

"How about it?"

Lu Fan asked, "Have you found anything unusual?"

"No."

Ye Wuchen still closed his eyes, shaking his head lightly, "He hasn't gone out, and he hasn't acted abnormally. He looks like a competent housekeeper."

"alright."

Lu Fan was not surprised, "Then please keep watching him for me."

"I know."

Ye Wuchen said: "I have already tampered with him, no matter where he goes, I will chase him."

"Be careful to be discovered by him."

Lu Fan reminded: "If he is really Ma Chuan, he must have received training in this area."

"So what if he finds out?"

Ye Wuchen didn't care, "If he behaves abnormally, wouldn't it just reveal his identity?"

"Ok."

Since Ye Wuchen insisted on this, he couldn't persuade him anymore.

After all, this is the most effective way.

"By the way, how are you going? There are other clues."

"I did find some."

Ye Wuchen nodded, "As early as a few days ago, Cao Ning entered the palace on my behalf and reported it to the emperor."

"Then wait for unified action."

Lu Fan guessed: "It shouldn't take long."

"Yes."

Ye Wuchen smiled and said: "After this battle, the capital will undergo earth-shaking changes."

"Yes."

Lu Fan agreed very much, "The power in the hands of the emperor is more stable."

"It not only hit Wei, but also deterred all forces in the capital, and even took the opportunity to strengthen the imperial power."

Ye Wuchen couldn't help but praised: "The emperor is really far-sighted."

"Ah."

The more Lu Fan came into contact with, the more he felt that Li Tianrun was not an easy person.

……

……

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

This day is the eighth day of October, morning.

Lu Fan opened the attribute panel after breakfast.

Name: Lu Fan

Lifespan: 17/1680
Power: 262.43
Agility: 89.87
Mental Power: 89.12
Physical strength: 338.56
Cultivation: second grade

Cultivation method: Vientiane town magic power is complete, the ninth level of the Taoist scriptures (3750/30000)

Martial arts: God and demon body training skills are perfect, nine-turn golden body skills are perfect, body training skills are perfect, mind training skills are perfect, Vajra Indestructible skills are perfect, dragon and elephant body skills are perfect, Baimai Meridian is perfect, muscle-changing and marrow-washing skills are perfect
Assignable Attribute Points: 162.39
During this period of time, Lu Fan practiced the Yijin-Washing Marrow Sutra to perfection, his strength increased by 15 points, his agility increased by 4 points, his mental strength increased by 4 points, and his physical strength increased by 30 points.

Not only his physical body was strengthened again, even the essence of his whole body was also strengthened.

Coupled with the additional attributes he added every day, his strength soared again.

The current him, even in the face of the strong in the second realm of innate, still has the power to fight.

There is still a book of ninth-level body training techniques left, which can just make up nine kinds of ninth-level body training skills.

Ninety-nine to one?

I don't know if there is any extra bonus?
Suddenly, Lu Fan felt a little more anticipation.

He really wanted to exchange for the last ninth-level body training technique right away, practice quickly to perfection, and see the effect.

But not now.

He has a mission today.

Action across the city!

He is not involved, but has more important tasks.

"Chih-Ching."

Lu Fan called Zhiqing to help him change into his official uniform, and left the Lu residence quickly.

All the way to Bingmasi, he entered the hut, where Qiao Yun was already waiting.

The difference from the past is that Qiao Yun did not wear shackles today, but changed into a soldier's uniform.

After nearly a month of recuperation, Qiao Yun's injuries have almost healed, and her complexion has also improved a lot.

Coupled with the background of the military uniform, she looks radiant.

Although the military uniform is a little bulky, it can better bring out the gracefulness of her Jiangnan woman.

Coupled with her soft and pretty face, she looks beautiful and sassy.

Compared with before, he was a completely different person.

At first glance, even Lu Fan didn't recognize him.

"Let's go."

Lu Fan came here to pick up Qiao Yun today.

He had already greeted Su Yushan and was waiting for today's action.

"Ah."

Qiao Yun nodded, followed behind Lu Fan, and left Bing Ma Si.

Just like Lu Fan's personal soldiers.

Soon after arriving at Lu's residence, the two of them did not enter through the main entrance, but climbed over the wall and sneaked in quietly.

Lu Fan entered the living room first, waved everyone away, and then Qiao Yun appeared and hid behind the screen where he was sitting.

"Zhiqing, go and call the butler."

Lu Fan said: "I have some things that I need him to arrange for someone to buy."

"Yes."

Zhiqing agreed and left quickly.

Not long after, she brought Zou Ping to the living room.

"Young master, you are looking for me."

Zou Ping bowed slightly and saluted Lu Fan.

He kept his head down all the time, with a respectful expression.

"Come closer, raise your head and speak."

Lu Fan said, "I have something for you to do."

"Yes."

Zou Ping took a few steps forward, raised his head, his gaze was a little dodgy, as if he didn't dare to meet Lu Fan's gaze.

"Do you know why I'm looking for you?"

Lu Fan carefully looked at Zou Ping, observing the changes in his expression.

"Didn't you say that there is something I need to buy?"

Zou Ping's expression did not change, his expression was calm.

"Actually, I don't have anything to buy."

Lu Fan smiled and said, "I just want to meet you."

"Oh?"

Zou Ping was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled a few times, showing his teeth that were not straight.

Also slightly yellowish.

"It's really you!"

Qiao Yun stepped out from behind the screen and glared at Zou Ping, "Ma Chuan, I'll capture you if you don't let go!"

Seeing Qiao Yun's face clearly, a trace of panic flashed in Zou Ping's eyes. He was about to turn around and run away when he saw a flash of white light.

"Clap!"

With several crisp sounds, several chess pieces landed on Zou Ping's body, completely sealing off his meridians, making him unable to move.

"what?"

Zhiqing exclaimed, her eyes widened, and she looked at the scene in front of her.

Qiao Yun walked a few steps quickly, came to Zou Ping, and slapped Zou Ping several times with both left and right bows.

"Clap!"

She was very hard and her voice was extremely loud, but Zou Ping couldn't resist, so he could only stand by.

Blood oozed from the corner of Zou Ping's mouth.

Qiao Yun was still puzzled, and kept slapping Zou Ping wildly.

After a long time, she stopped, turned around and came to Lu Fan, knelt down on the ground with a plop, and kowtowed several times.

"I will never forget your great kindness and virtue."

"I also hope that my benefactor will take you in and let me be a little maid by your side to serve you for the rest of my life."

Qiao Yun had tears in her eyes, she was so pitiful.

"Get up."

Lu Fan raised his hand slightly.

He did intend to keep Qiao Yun.

The reason is simple, although there are many servants around him, there is no one he can trust.

But Qiao Yun is trustworthy.

He needs such a person to help him keep an eye on the servants around him and find out the hidden dangers lurking around him.

"Thank you sir."

Qiao Yun stood up and stood behind Lu Fan with her hands down, secretly heaving a sigh of relief.

If Lu Fan refused to take her in, although the world was big, she seemed to be unable to find a place to stay.

Besides, even if there was a good place to go, she didn't want to go.

She wanted to stay by Lu Fan's side to repay her kindness.

"Young master, what's going on?"

Zhiqing couldn't hide the surprise in her heart, she stared at Lu Fan blankly.

"This person is a spy of Wei State."

Lu Fan pointed at Zou Ping and said, "His name is Ma Chuan, and he is a big boss."

"what?"

Zhiqing was shocked, and stood there stupidly, a little at a loss.

After a long time, she came back to her senses, with panic on her face, "My lord, I'm not..."

"I didn't say you were, don't worry."

Lu Fan said softly: "Okay, go get busy, don't be affected by what happened today, and what to do in the future."

"Yes."

Zhiqing bowed and stepped back.

Lu Fan watched her leave, and then said: "Let's go, you and I will escort Zou Ping to the Military Division."

Regarding Zhiqing, Lu Fan was still a little confused.

However, he had already made Ye Wuchen stare at Zhiqing.

If there is any sign of escape, Ye Wuchen will arrest him immediately.

If you don't run away, then leave it to Qiao Yun and observe slowly in the future.

She can always figure out Zhiqing's true identity.

"Yes, son."

Qiao Yun bowed her head and followed behind Lu Fan, and the two walked towards Zouping.

The next moment, Lu Fan mentioned Zou Ping and walked out.

After leaving the Lu residence, the two came to the street.

"boom!"

With a loud noise, a firework rose into the sky.

As if in response, there was another loud noise not far away.

Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen loud noises came at the same time.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

Countless fireworks are blooming in the sky above the capital!

"What day is today?"

"What happened?"

"The capital is about to change!"

The people on the street looked at the sky dumbfounded, and all exclaimed.

So much so that when Lu Fan walked on the street carrying Zou Ping, few people noticed him.

"This is……"

Qiao Yun was also looking at the sky, the bursts of splendor made her eyes a little blurred.

"Action across the city!"

Lu Fan said: "The capital is indeed about to change."

"what?"

Qiao Yun guessed something, and murmured: "Good method!"

"Speaking of which, your contribution is not small."

Lu Fan smiled and said, "That's why His Majesty will pardon your sins in advance."

"What credit do I have?"

Qiao Yun sighed: "Everything is under your control."

The two were talking and came to Bingmasi's gate.

Su Yushan came out to welcome him.

Glancing at Zou Ping in Lu Fan's hand, Su Yushan had already guessed who this person was, and cupped his hands with a smile, "Commander Lu, congratulations, you have made another great contribution."

"His name is Zou Ping, and he is most likely Ma Chuan, a spy of Wei."

As Lu Fan spoke, he pushed Zou Ping in front of Su Yushan, "Leave it to you, you can deal with it."

"it is good."

Su Yushan turned around and shouted, "Take it away."

"Yes."

Several soldiers stepped forward and escorted Zou Ping into the Bingma Division.

"Lord Su, take your leave."

Lu Fan said hello and left with Qiao Yun.

On the way, Lu Fan instructed: "From today onwards, you will stay in Lu's residence. Usually you don't need to do anything, as long as you help me keep an eye on those servants."

"I'm worried that there are still Wei Guo's spies among them."

"Including Zhiqing, you help me keep an eye on them."

Lu Fan said: "If there is any abnormality, you must tell me immediately, and you must not make any claims."

"Don't worry, son."

Qiao Yun readily agreed, "I will definitely do my best and promise not to let you down."

"Ah."

Lu Fan nodded, he was quite relieved.

Qiao Yun was originally doing this, so it shouldn't be too difficult.

The two chatted all the way, and when they returned to Lu's residence, it was almost noon.

Lu Fan called Zhiqing, and introduced: "This is Qiao Yun, I will live here from now on, help you manage the people together, as long as you two sisters are compatible."

"Yes, son."

Zhiqing turned her head to look at Qiao Yun again, bowed slightly, "I've seen my sister."

"Sister, you don't have to be polite."

Qiao Yun quickly stopped Zhiqing.

"Chih-Ching."

Lu Fan ordered: "Go and arrange a place for Qiao Yun, and help her settle down."

"Yes, son."

Zhiqing and Qiao Yun saluted Lu Fan at the same time, and left.

After the two left, Lu Fan came to the yard, under the grape arbor, found Ye Wuchen, and asked, "Is there anything unusual about Zhiqing?"

"No."

Ye Wuchen was still lying down with his eyes closed, "As far as it is concerned, there is nothing suspicious. You can observe her for a few more days."

"Row."

Lu Fan really didn't want Zhiqing to be a spy of Wei State, after all, this little girl is very sensible, caring and considerate.

……

……

in the afternoon.

Lu Fan came to the palace with the "Yi Jin Xi Sui Jing" and went straight to the library.

Seeing Li Ruoqiu, he handed the "Easy Tendon Washing Marrow Sutra" to the other party, and said, "I'll change it to a ninth-level body training book."

"There is one last book left."

Li Ruoqiu remembered it very clearly.

"Yes."

The two were talking and came to the tenth floor.

Lu Fan went straight to the row of bookshelves, looked at them, and saw that there were not many books to choose from.

"Ten Thousand Tribulations".

That's it.

Lu Fan quickly selected a new body training technique and handed it to Li Ruoqiu, "Choose this one."

"it is good."

Li Ruoqiu put the "Washing the Marrow and Changing the Tendons" back to its original position, took the "Thousand Tribulations" and said with a smile: "I want to see you again in the future, won't it be difficult?"

"I still have combat achievements."

Lu Fan smiled and said, "I will trouble you in the future."

"No trouble."

Li Ruoqiu said: "I was actually looking forward to your coming."

"Oh?"

Lu Fan was stunned: "Why?"

"Because I want to compete with you."

Li Ruoqiu couldn't help giving Lu Fan a blank look, "But you've been evading it all the time."

"I'm really busy."

Lu Fan said, "Wait until I find time."

"Ok."

Li Ruoqiu smiled, "I hope you won't shirk it next time."

The two were talking and came to the lobby on the first floor.

After signing and pressing his fingerprints, Lu Fan left with "Ten Thousand Tribulations".

He was walking on the road when he saw Xiao Guizi running towards him, waving at him from a distance, "Lord Lu, Your Majesty invites you to come over."

"it is good."

Lu Fan walked a few steps quickly and met Xiao Guizi.

The two soon came to the door of the imperial study, where several young eunuchs were waiting at the door.

"Lord Lu, please come in quickly, the emperor is waiting for you."

"Ah."

Lu Fan straightened his official uniform and stepped into the imperial study.

Only Li Tianrun was there.

"See Your Majesty!"

Lu Fan stepped forward to salute.

"Exemption."

Li Tianrun slightly raised his hand and said with a smile, "Sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lu Fan sat down as he said.

"Today's action is a complete victory."

Li Tianrun had a smile on his face, his eyes sparkled, he looked very happy, and a little bit excited, "It's all thanks to you, Lu Fan, you are the first to do this operation again."

"It's all thanks to everyone."

Lu Fan said modestly: "What I have done is not worth mentioning."

"You don't have to be humble, I know it well."

Li Tianrun said: "To be able to capture Ma Chuan alive is a great achievement, not to mention, through Ma Chuan, he also found the person behind him."

"Oh?"

Lu Fan was a little surprised, "Have you caught that person?"

"That's not it."

Li Tianrun shook his head lightly, "He ran away after our first action, and we didn't have time to catch him. However, we found a lot of valuable things in his home, as well as the property he left behind, which can be regarded as a small gain."

"Is it really Zhao Changan?"

Lu Fan guessed.

"It's not Zhao Changan."

Li Tianrun said: "His name is Sheng Jianghai, and he is also a well-known businessman. It was through him that Ma Chuan entered the Zhao Mansion, and then went to your place."

"Besides Ma Chuan, there are a few other people who were also found by Zhao Changan and escorted to the Army and Horse Division."

"It's all Sheng Jiang Hai'an's eyeliner planted in Zhao's residence, and then sent to other people through Zhao Chang'an."

"Because he knows that Zhao Chang'an has always been generous and often gives his servants to friends."

"But you were the only one who discovered the strangeness, found Ma Chuan, followed this line, and finally found Sheng Jianghai."

"Even if you didn't catch Sheng Jianghai, you've done a great job."

Speaking of this, Li Tianrun smiled and looked at Lu Fan, "You are really my lucky general. I found that there is nothing you can't do."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the compliment."

Lu Fan said a few words politely, and asked, "So, there is no eyeliner planted by Sheng Jianghai in my house anymore?"

"It's supposed to be gone, but don't be careless."

Li Tianrun instructed: "We must take precautions as well."

"Yes."

Lu Fan breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that Zhiqing should not be a spy of Wei State.

That's good.

"After this battle, almost all of Wei's intelligence points in my Great Zhou were destroyed by me."

Li Tianrun said: "Over a hundred of Wei's spies have been captured, including some leaders."

"More importantly, the big boss Ma Chuan was captured, and Sheng Jianghai was also found."

"It even involved many dignitaries from the Great Zhou."

"Let the management of Wei Guo for many years be destroyed in one fell swoop."

"If Wei Guo builds a new intelligence point and wants to restore it to the previous scale, it will be difficult to complete it in a few years."

"That buys us time."

Speaking of this, Li Tianrun suddenly shouted, "Come on!"

Xiao Guizi hurried over, bowed and saluted, "Your Majesty."

"Read!"

Li Tianrun glanced at the table in front of him.

"Yes."

Xiao Guizi understood, picked up the imperial decree on the table, and read aloud: "Lu Fan, the deputy commander of the imperial guards, is brave, resolute, thoughtful, and will make new contributions to my Great Zhou."

"Specially confer Lu Fan as the commander of the Longyingwei of the Zhennan Army, plus a first-class earl, a reward of 5000 taels, [-] households in the food town, and [-] hectares of fertile land."

"And add the title of Prince Taibao, and receive 30000 military exploits."

After reading, Xiao Guizi handed the imperial decree to Lu Fan, and said with a smile, "Lord Lu, accept the decree."

"The minister accepts the order."

Lu Fan said loudly, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Got promoted again!

Now he is regarded as a first-rank official and an important minister of the imperial court.

Although it is only from the first rank, it is already a supreme honor.

After all, he was only 17 years old.

More importantly, he returned to the Zhennan Army and became the new commander of the Dragon Shadow Guard.

However, where will Li Yongtai go?
(End of this chapter)