Guarding the border: I am sanctified in the flesh

Chapter 116 Returning to Zhennan Pass

"I want him to break off the engagement with my sister."

Ye Wuchen smiled and said: "The reason for looking for you is very simple, I hope you can help me support the scene."

"Do you still need to support the scene?"

Lu Fan always felt that the other party had other intentions.

"of course."

Ye Wuchen said: "Lin Yao and I can only be regarded as equals, of course we have to rely on you to suppress him."

"That's your family business."

Lu Fan shook his head, "Is it okay for me to get involved?"

"I was joking just now. You just need to accompany me. You don't need to do anything, and you won't offend anyone."

Ye Wuchen changed his words suddenly, "I have my own way to deal with him."

"Then are you different from Qin Yu and the others?"

Lu Fan was a little puzzled.

"Of course not."

Ye Wuchen said: "After all, your identity is there, how can your reputation be compared with others? As long as you accompany me, even if you don't do anything, it will also have a deterrent effect."

"I didn't expect it."

Lu Fan sighed: "You, Ye Wuchen, have also learned to flatter people."

"Haha."

Ye Wuchen was amused, "Who made you my boss? I will have to flatter you more in the future."

Lu Fan shook his head helplessly, "I didn't take you as my subordinate."

"know."

Ye Wuchen patted Lu Fan's shoulder, "Then it's a deal, you go out with me tomorrow morning, after all we won't be in the capital for a few days, I have to settle this matter as soon as possible to avoid future troubles."

"Ok."

It was really hard for Lu Fan to refuse, so he agreed, "I'll walk with you tomorrow."

"Ah."

Ye Wuchen said with a smile: "I know you are interesting enough."

……

……

The next day, in the morning.

After breakfast, Lu Fan and Ye Wuchen took the carriage and left Lu Mansion.

When they arrived at the Imperial Forest Army barracks, the two got out of the carriage, revealed their identities, and explained their purpose.

"So it's you two."

The soldiers guarding the gate had all heard of Lu Fan's name and treated them with great respect.

"Wait a moment, I'll go in and report."

One of the soldiers trotted into the barracks.

Not long after, a young officer walked out of the barracks with his head held high.

He was tall and dignified, but his expression was a little haughty.

However, when he was about to walk out of the barracks, he suddenly changed his expression, and a smile appeared on his face.

Before the person arrived, he cupped his fists and greeted with a smile, "Commander Lu, brother Ye, I didn't expect you two to come, please come in quickly."

"No need."

Ye Wuchen didn't go up to meet him, but walked out a certain distance away from the gate of the barracks, "Let's talk about it here."

"Oh?"

The young officer was Lin Yao. He restrained his smile and his expression became serious.

The three of them stood still, Ye Wuchen didn't exchange greetings with Lin Yao, but directly explained the purpose of their visit.

"I came to you today to ask you to take the initiative to dissolve the engagement with my sister. From then on, our two families will have nothing to do with each other."

"what?"

Lin Yao was stunned, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses. There was indiscriminate displeasure on his face, "Brother Ye, this marriage contract was made by both parents. With your words, you want me to break the engagement? How is it possible?"

"I came to you because I don't want to embarrass each other in the future."

Ye Wuchen said calmly: "Since you don't agree, I might as well tell you. I know what you have done. If you tell those things, not only will your reputation be bad, but your Lin family's reputation will also be damaged. At that time, your engagement with my sister will still be dissolved."

"No reason!"

Lin Yao looked angrily, stared at Ye Wuchen and said: "Brother Ye, I, Lin Yao, am an upright person, what can I do that is shameful? Don't scare me!"

"I knew you wouldn't admit it."

Ye Wuchen wasn't angry at all, and smiled heartily, "Do you think I'm cheating on you? To tell you the truth, I've already found out about the shitty things you did."

"Miss Liu, Miss Zhang, and Miss Tian are all on good terms with you?"

"There are also girls from the Wang family, girls from the Shi family, there are too many of them."

"I won't say it all."

"But let me tell you, I know far more than you think."

"And I have evidence."

Ye Wuchen smiled and said: "Do you think I will wrong you for no reason?"

Lin Yao was silent.

Only now did he know that the other party came prepared.

But this engagement, he really didn't want to break it off.

One is because of the status and strength of the Ye family, and the other is because of Ye Wuchen's fighting spirit.

Now that he has become the deputy commander of the Dragon Shadow Guard, his future is limitless.

Being able to marry the Ye family is of great benefit to his future and status.

How could he give up so easily?

"Brother Ye, you also know that it's not normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines?"

Lin Yao said with a sneer: "Please hold your hand high and spare me this time, I assure you that such a thing will never happen again in the future."

"Very normal?"

Ye Wuchen sneered and said, "Before you got married, you thought about three wives and four concubines? Then after my sister gets married, how much wronged will she suffer?"

"How can I trust my sister to someone like you?"

"If you are sensible, you can take the initiative to dissolve the engagement and save your face."

"If it's not the case, when the face is torn apart in the future, no one will look good."

Speaking of this, Ye Wuchen glared at Lin Yao, "Do you really want your scandal to be known to the world?"

"Brother Ye."

Lin Yao was in trouble, "Can we discuss this matter in the long run?"

"No."

Ye Wuchen's attitude was extremely firm, "There is no need to discuss this matter. If you refuse to agree, I will leave Beijing in a few days and return to Zhennan Pass. When I pass by Jinling City, I will go home and report this matter to my parents. It will be our Ye family who will terminate the engagement."

"This……"

Lin Yao was in a dilemma, and tried to persuade him, "Brother Ye, we are all one family, so we can discuss everything?"

"Who is your family?"

Ye Wuchen said disdainfully: "Stop wishful thinking, as long as I'm here, it's impossible for my sister to marry you."

"Ugh!"

Lin Yao sighed and fell silent again.

"Okay, I won't tell you any more."

Ye Wuchen was a little impatient, "Since you don't agree, then wait for our Ye family to dissolve the engagement."

After speaking, he was about to turn around and leave.

"Wait a minute."

Lin Yao quickly stopped Ye Wuchen, "Okay, I promise you."

On balance, he had to make such a decision.

No way, he was really wrong.

And Ye Wuchen's attitude was extremely firm.

More importantly, Ye Wuchen's identity and status are extraordinary now, and Lu Fan is by his side.

"Okay, since you promised, you must do what you say."

While talking, Ye Wuchen glanced at Lu Fan, "It happens that Lu Fan is here today, so just give us a witness, I'll give you a month, if you don't take the initiative to terminate the engagement within a month, don't blame me for being rude."

"I, Lin Yao, still have some sense of propriety."

Lin Yao sighed, "Just wait for my news."

"Let's go."

Ye Wuchen pulled Lu Fan.

"Oh."

Lu Fan hardly said a word today, it was really like what Ye Wuchen said, he just came to be a spectator for a while.

The two got into the carriage, and as the driver swung his whip, the carriage galloped away.

Lin Yao looked at the direction where the carriage disappeared, his eyes were a little gloomy.

The promise was agreed, but he was still a little unwilling.

No, you can't give up so easily.

Within a month, I have to think of a good way to save this matter.

Otherwise, he will always be unhappy in his heart.

If there is really no other way, he can only take the initiative to terminate the engagement as Ye Wuchen said.

But the tone in my heart couldn't come out.

So frustrating!

Ye Wuchen, you are too deceitful!
Today's enmity, he has temporarily recorded it, and if there is a chance in the future, he will pay it back double!
……

……

Had lunch.

Lu Fan returned to the bedroom, went to bed, sat down cross-legged, and began to meditate.

After a long time, he heard light footsteps and opened his eyes.

"Young Master, Young Master Liu is here."

Zhiqing's voice came from outside the door.

"Okay, got it."

Lu Fan opened the door and came to the living room, only to see Liu Zhi standing there, looking at him with a smile on his face.

"I know you're busy recently, so I didn't come to see you, but you're leaving soon, I have to come and see you off, and see you off by the way."

"Okay."

Lu Fan smiled and said, "You came just in time, I'll have a few drinks with you tonight."

"Let's go to my house."

Liu Zhi whispered: "I'm not the only one who wants to see you off, and it's not convenient for them to come, so I can only invite you to go."

"Ok?"

Lu Fan was stunned: "Who else is there?"

"My fifth sister, and my brother-in-law."

Liu Zhi smiled and asked, "You don't mind?"

"It's them, of course."

Lu Fan thought it was just right, he originally planned to meet with He Zifeng to talk about forging weapons and equipment.

"There is another person, you also know."

Liu Zhi said: "Wu Lingzhao also wants to see you off, but I can't shirk it, so I'll ask you, if you don't agree, then she won't be allowed to participate."

"It's ok."

Lu Fan smiled and said, "I have no grudge against her, just watch the arrangement."

"Okay, let's go then."

Liu Zhi smiled and turned around, "The carriage is waiting outside."

"Please."

Lu Fan and Liu Zhi left side by side.

After leaving Lu's mansion, the two got into the carriage, followed by the young man who drove the horse whip, and the carriage galloped away.

In front of the Liu Mansion.

Wu Lingzhao, He Zifeng, and Liu Xiaoyue were standing at the gate, looking into the distance.

Now Lu Fan's status is not as good as before. In order to show their sincerity, they decided to come out to greet him.

"drive!"

The crisp sound of horseshoes sounded, accompanied by the boy's yelling.

A golden carriage came from a distance.

"coming."

The three were refreshed.

"Shut up!"

The carriage stopped, and the boy jumped out of the carriage and opened the curtain.

The three went up to meet them.

Liu Zhi and Lu Fan got out of the carriage and joined the three of them.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, everyone entered Liu's mansion together.

It was almost dark at this time, they didn't stay in the living room, they went directly to the dining room and sat down with the guests of honor.

The food and wine were quickly served on the table.

Liu Zhi raised his wine glass, looked at Lu Fan beside him, and said with a smile, "When I met Lu Fan, he was just a soldier patrolling the streets. I never imagined that he would achieve what he is today."

"In less than two years, from an ordinary soldier to the current leader of the Dragon Shadow Guard."

"It's amazing!"

"I am very fortunate now that I can become friends with Lu Fan, and I will cherish the friendship between us."

"In a few days, you will be returning to the capital. Even if you don't want to give up, I can only send you off."

Speaking of this, Liu Zhi slightly raised his hand, "Come on, let me toast you."

"cheers!"

Lu Fan raised his glass in response.

After clinking glasses, the two drank the wine in the glass.

After chatting with Liu Zhi for a few words, Lu Fan turned his attention to He Zifeng, "Young Master, I have something I want to cooperate with you, I wonder if you are interested?"

"Oh?"

He Zifeng was a little surprised, and nodded slightly, "Commander Lu, please tell me."

"I want to buy new equipment for the Zhennan Army Dragon Shadow Guard."

Lu Fan said: "Including sabers, bows and arrows, armor, various protective gear, and the daggers I carry with me, etc., I want the best. After much deliberation, only Jianjian Villa has this strength."

"That's daring."

He Zifeng was greatly surprised, and asked with a smile: "How much does Commander Lu plan to ask for?"

"510 sets."

Lu Fan thought for a while and said, "If possible, I would like to hand over the arrows to Jianjian Villa to make them. There is no limit to this, the more the better."

"no problem."

He Zifeng readily agreed, "Leader Lu, please tell me the specific requirements. I have to confirm first to see if we can meet your requirements at the Jianjian Villa."

"Okay, let me talk about it in general."

Lu Fan pondered for a while, and according to his thoughts, he said truthfully: "The saber should not be too wide, it should be thicker, the length is moderate, and the most important thing is that it is tough and easy to chop."

"The armor should be as light as possible, at least it can resist the chopping of swords, and it would be even better if it can block the penetration of bows and arrows."

"The same goes for armor."

"There is not much requirement for a dagger, as long as it is sharp and durable."

"As for bows and arrows, they need to have a long range and strong penetrating power."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan glanced at He Zifeng, "I only think of so much for now, do you think it is feasible?"

"I can only say I'm doing my best, but I'm not sure whether it can reach your satisfaction."

He Zifeng frowned slightly, and reminded: "Besides, in order to meet your requirements, not only strong forging skills are required, but more importantly, basic materials. You also know that the better the material, the more expensive it is."

"You don't have to worry about that."

Lu Fan said: "Don't worry, as long as you can meet my requirements, no matter what materials you use, I will pay the price."

"Okay, there is no specific sample, and the price cannot be set for the time being."

He Zifeng thought for a while and said, "Why don't I do this? I'll make two sets according to your requirements first, and show them to you. If you are satisfied, we will set a price and continue to make the rest of the equipment."

"If you feel dissatisfied, it's okay to say so."

"Take those two sets of equipment as a gift from me, and I won't take any money."

"However, that's the end of our cooperation."

After finishing speaking, He Zifeng asked, "What do you think?"

"Just as you say."

Lu Fan smiled and said: "Of course, no matter what, I will not lose you a penny. You are doing me a favor. How could I let you suffer?"

"it is good!"

He Zifeng praised: "Commander Lu is really refreshing."

"Look, after a meal, a big deal was negotiated."

Liu Zhi raised his glass with a smile, "How about this, let's toast Lu Fan with a glass of wine together, and wish him a smooth sailing and success!"

"it is good."

Everyone toasted, "Cheers!"

"cheers!"

……

……

The next morning.

Lu Fan, Ye Wuchen, Qin Yu, Cao Ning, Meng Ran, Song Yu, six of them entered the palace together to face the saint.

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Six people sat down.

Li Tianrun looked around the crowd with relief on his face.

"Let's leave Beijing tomorrow."

"Yes."

The six agreed in unison.

"Zhennanguan is far away from the capital, so it's inconvenient to send messages."

Li Tianrun said: "I will arrange a special courier to deliver the news for you. If you have any news, you can also send it to me through the courier."

"No matter what, you can play."

"It can be delivered directly to me without going through anyone at all."

While talking, Li Tianrun glanced at Lu Fan, "Lu Fan will be responsible for collecting and reporting to me."

"Yes."

The six said yes loudly.

"In addition, you should also feel that several surrounding countries are about to move."

Li Tianrun said: "I am worried that they will unite and attack my Dazhou at the same time. At that time, we will not have enough troops and will be exhausted to deal with it."

"The Zhennan Pass is especially important to face the mighty Chu State directly."

"If the Zhennan Pass is lost, the southern gate will be opened wide, and the Chu army will surely drive straight in, directly attacking our rich and prosperous land in the south of the Yangtze River."

"At the same time, the Southeast Army and the Southwest Army are also in danger of being outflanked."

"Therefore, Zhennan Pass must not be lost no matter what!"

"You Dragon Shadow Guards are the key to the battle situation!"

"Especially Lu Fan, you have the heaviest burden on your shoulders, remember to be calm and calm, even if you are in a crisis, you must do your best to turn the tide."

"For this reason, you have full authority to command the Longying Guard of the Zhennan Army. Everything depends on your decision. Even Zhao Fei can't interfere with you."

After a short pause, Li Tianrun continued: "The token will be stored with you for the time being. At critical times, you can take it out to frighten everyone."

"Yes, don't worry, Your Majesty."

Lu Fan said loudly: "I will never allow the enemy to step into Zhennan Pass."

"Okay, what I want is your words."

Li Tianrun looked at Lu Fan with admiration, "I believe, you can do it!"

"And you."

As he spoke, Li Tianrun turned his attention to the other people, "We must work together to assist Lu Fan, and try our best to ensure that the town of Nanguan is not lost!"

"Yes."

Several people agreed in unison.

"Here, I replace wine with tea, and wish you all the best."

Li Tianrun picked up his teacup and raised his hand to everyone, "My Great Zhou is in a precarious state, and I hope you all can show your talents to help me defeat the enemy and create a prosperous Great Zhou!"

"Yes, I will do my best."

Everyone raised their glasses together.

……

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November eleventh.

Morning, Chen time.

The outside of Lu's residence was full of people.

Today is the day when Lu Fan and the others set off to return to Zhennan Pass.

Zhiqing led the servants out of the mansion to see them off.

Lu Fan only brought Qiao Yun with him, not Zhiqing.

After all, he wants to live in the military camp. As his status, although he can bring his female relatives, it is not necessary.

As for bringing Qiao Yun, it was just to reunite Qiao Yun with her family, and he would not bring her with her.

And he has other arrangements for Qiao Yun.

"Young master, be careful on the road."

Zhiqing looked at Lu Fan reluctantly, "I'm not by your side, you have to take care of yourself."

After getting along for half a year, Zhiqing became a little more dependent on Lu Fan.

And full of admiration and gratitude.

She had never met such a good master, or even heard of it.

He has always been kind to her, and he refuses to say a single serious word.

Let alone beating and scolding.

"You take care of the house for me, and wait for me to come back with peace of mind."

After Lu Fan finished speaking, he turned his head and looked at the crowd.

Liu Zhi, Wu Lingzhao, He Zifeng, Liu Xiaoyue, and Gu Chen all came.

Zhao Changan and Li Chengan also came.

Gao Wancheng, Zeng Xiang, and the imperial guards, as well as Yan Qing, Zhu Jingtian, Mu Yan, and the Dragon Shadow Guards of the Royal Forest Army also came to see him off.

"Everyone, there will be an appointment later!"

Lu Fan clasped his fists at the crowd and got on his horse.

Ye Wuchen and the other six also followed.

"There will be a period later!"

Everyone responded.

"drive!"

Lu Fan gently shook off the whip in his hand and galloped away.

Ye Wuchen and the other six followed closely behind.

Seeing Lu Fan's back gradually disappearing into the dust and smoke, everyone stood for a long time, each silent.

This time, I don't know when we will meet again.

When we meet again, maybe things have already changed.

Even, there was no chance to meet each other.

But no matter what, the story between them will continue.

It was fate that made their names associated with Lu Fan. In the future, when Lu Fan's name was extolled by the world, they would be mentioned repeatedly.

It will even be written into the history books in the future and passed on for generations.

……

……

half a month later.

November 26, afternoon.

Lu Fan and his party arrived at Jinling City.

Under Ye Wuchen's kind invitation, everyone did not go to the post house, but prepared to go to Ye's house.

This is Lu Fan's second visit.

But the feeling is completely different.

Before arriving at Ye's house, he heard bursts of noise.

As they got closer, Lu Fan saw a dark crowd, hundreds of them, standing in front of Ye's house, as if deliberately welcoming them.

Such a grand welcome, even Lu Fan was surprised and surprised.

What is this for?
Although his current status is unusual, but after all, it is only a personal strength, and it is still far behind the Ye family's huge power.

Is there something to ask for?

Shouldn't it be?

Either it was because of Ye Wuchen, after all Ye Wuchen was his subordinate.

Just as Lu Fan was thinking, everyone from the Ye family had already greeted him.

He quickly dismounted and walked towards the crowd.

Ye Wuchen caught up with him and walked side by side with him.

"This is Commander Lu, right?"

Walking in front of the crowd was a couple who looked to be in their 30s, graceful and luxurious, with extraordinary looks.

The two greeted Lu Fan first.

"it's me."

Lu Fan cupped his fists in return, "I don't know how to address you two?"

Ye Wuchen introduced with a smile: "This is my parents."

"It turned out to be uncle and aunt."

Lu Fan was relieved, and said with a smile: "How can I bother you two to greet me in person?"

"It's okay."

Ye Qianshi and Chen Wenshi looked at Lu Fan with smiles on their faces, with extremely friendly expressions.

"It has long been heard that Lu commands the heroes of the world.

"I saw you today, you are indeed a young hero, with extraordinary martial arts!"

The two praised Lu Fan several times.

"Uncle and aunt are too polite."

Lu Fan could only deal with it casually.

"Come on, let me introduce you again."

Ye Wuchen called Lu Fan and started introducing others.

"This is my uncle and aunt."

"And my third uncle and third aunt."

"My uncle and aunt."

"This is my cousin, she is my cousin."

"And my cousin, cousin."

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(End of this chapter)