Volume 2 | The Raging Wind Does Not Stop
He wants to be strong as soon as possible, to quickly arrive on a day where he can have a casual conversation with the Bone of Impurity … to be strong enough to be able to protect one person.
Although Kuai Lan Tu guards were ordered to make a path, they also did not withdraw their weapons, leaving only a narrow path filled with swords and knives to Fu Zhi Cheng. Bandit Fu also did not surrender, leading two hundred elite warriors to the top of the mountain, all fully armed, marching in two rows and each of them carrying their weapons.
Each side points their swords to the opposite side. With a metallic sound, Fu Zhi Cheng led his men, biting his teeth and storming forward.
He apparently did not come to apologize but to interrogate Gu Yun instead.
The South Garrison had surrounded Xing Zi Lin, resembling a tiger stalking its prey, their troops pushing towards the mountain.
Kuai Lan Tu did not expect him to be this brave, he didn’t even bother to pretend, nor did he put the Marquis of Order in his eyes. The jaw can only stiffen.
Fu Zhi Cheng rushed up the mountain like a whirlwind, and when he appeared, a strong murderous aura immediately hit someone’s face.
The dog that blocked the road, Sun Jiao, was the first person to be exposed to heat. When he hurriedly retreated, he accidentally stepped on the bandits who were currently being tied to the ground. The bandit shouted loudly, causing Officer Sun’s feet to soften.
Fu Zhi Cheng hasn’t even opened his mouth yet, but one person on this side has already been defeated.
Chang Geng looked down from the attic with interest, said to Shen Yi, who was currently stunned by his side, “I just remembered something.”
Shen Yi listens carefully.
Chang Geng, “Mr. Sun’s sister was married as a concubine … His Majesty really … Why did he let his nephew and niece enter the military department? Dealing with a group of dissatisfied generals all day, doesn’t he feel tired?”
“…….” Shen Yi cautiously asked, “Your Majesty, you just said that Marshal did not want to protect Fu Zhi Cheng with all his heart, please describe this matter.”
Chang Geng, “If not, why do we still live in this nest? If he really wants to protect Fu Zhi Cheng, he would have rushed to the South Border garrison for questions and answers.”
Shen Yi could not reprimand, he did wonder about this too. Only his unconditional trust in Gu Yun for years had led him to assume that Gu Yun had other plans.
“I had guessed when these lawless bandits approached us on the road, Yifu had already begun to think about it. If Fu Zhi Cheng pleaded guilty, maybe Yifu would consider his hard work for years and provide a way out for him. But now … “Chang Geng smiled,” Greed is not wrong, being cunning is not wrong, even stupidity is not wrong, but Fu Zhi Cheng shouldn’t openly challenge the Black Iron Camp. “
Three generations have worked hard to build the Black Iron Camp. Whether this military power was in the hands of the emperor or in the hands of Gu Yun, as long as the Black Iron Camp was still standing, the peace and stability of Great Liang would be maintained. Challenging the Black Iron Camp directly was something that could shake the foundations of the nation, just for this reason alone, Gu Yun could not forgive him.
Fu Zhi Cheng looked at Gu Yun carefully for a moment, then, in the end, he was still able to remain a little rational. He put his sword back in its sheath and bowed to salute, “Long time no see, I hope Marshal Gu is fine.”
As soon as Fu Zhi Cheng bowed his head, the soldiers behind him immediately pulled their weapons at once, standing still like a wall. The atmosphere soon subsided.
Both Kuai Lan Tu and Sun Jiao were secretly relieved, it seemed like asking Gu Yun to come here was the right step.
“Not so good,” Gu Yun looked at Fu Zhi Cheng for a moment, then suddenly opened his mouth. “General Fu, Inspector Kuai just told me, even though you are the Southwest Commander, but you have colluded with the bandits, communicating with the South Sea, your intention to rebel as clearly as daylight 一 what do you think of all this?”
Fu Zhi Cheng, “…….”
No one expected that Gu Yun would be more outspoken than Fu Zhi Cheng. Even with the entire Southern main army currently circling the mountains, he didn’t bother to beat around the bush, but immediately questioned him.
The situation below returned to a tense atmosphere, but Chang Geng who was in the attic remained calm. He seemed to be very fond of the bow Gu Yun gave him, always carrying a large and heavy object weighing several kilograms with him, not wanting to let go even for a moment. This time, he had picked it up and held it in his hand, with a handkerchief who knows where he got it from, carefully wiping the bow repeatedly.
Shen Yi said after a while, “But if he has to release Fu Zhi Cheng, isn’t that the same as sitting still and watching His Majesty forcibly applying the Beating Order?”
Chang Geng said without hesitation, “Did General Shen ever think that when the Beating Order appeared, even the old peasants in the village knew that this order was tantamount to dividing military power in Yifu’s hands, commanders from all sides objected to it, why he refuses to talk? “
Shen Yi answers his question, “Why?”
Chang Geng, “Because he has grown together with the Emperor, he understands the stubbornness of that person more than anyone in the world. As long as the Beating Order has not been carried out, and the Emperor has not controlled the military power in his hands, he will not be able to eat well or sleep with Fighting it will only increase internal friction, cause conflict between the authorities and the people, and the criminals will have the upper hand. This compromise must be made sooner or later, the only question is how. “
His final words were almost obscured by a roar.
Kuai Lan Tu is not the type of timid person like Sun Jiao. When he heard Gu Yun’s question, he immediately knew that this problem would not be resolved smoothly, today at Xing Zi Lin, neither he nor Fu Zhi Cheng would perish here. There is also a large army of South Border garrisons under the mountain, the more nonsense, the faster it is to find death. Isn’t it better to catch Fu Zhi Cheng in one fell swoop while he is still not alert? At that time, no matter how big the Southern army, they would be no more than a headless snake under the mercy of others.
Inspector Kuai immediately made this decision, moved past Gu Yun, pointed to Fu Zhi Cheng and shouted, “Arrest the lawless inmate!”
Chang Geng who was in the attic took an iron arrow from his place and slowly pulled the bowstring. The tail of the bow creates a small white mist that gushes on his face. The face that was covered with water vapor even more showed his gentle appearance.
Shen Yi was secretly surprised when she watched the scene. This bow was made specifically for Gu Yun, although with the addition of a gold box, ordinary people would still not be able to achieve the effects of Bai Hong’s arrow. Chang Geng pulled the bowstring until it reached its limit while aiming, his arms were very steady, not even the slightest bit shaking 一 This little prince’s skill might be more than ‘persevering’.
Shen Yi, “Even if Marshal really wants to compromise, who can replace General Fu to clear this messy South Border situation?”
Chang Geng, “I want to hear the details.”
Shen Yi quickly counted all major and minor military generals in the imperial court, “Besides the new Jiangnan naval commander 一 Zhao You Fang 一 who has a number of skills, the others cannot be utilized. There may be no shortage of great officers, but to become a commanders in a region, knowing just how to fight will not be enough, qualifications and experience also cannot be lacking. That person must be able to argue with local troops and even the War Department. The emperor will not pull the naval commander to the southern mountains, will he? “
Fu Zhi Cheng, who was under the attic, naturally refused to let himself be arrested without resistance. The Southern Border General did not take a fierce and unmatched name; one slash cut off the head, then turned to greet the Heavy Armor that came behind him, he did not dodge or hide, swinging his sword and stepping on the shoulder of the Heavy Armor, using it as a lever. His entire body floated in the air, and the three Southern Army soldiers who accompanied him reacted at once, the whip in their hands flew forward, ensnaring the Heavy Armor.
The engine and Fu Zhi Cheng simultaneously roared. Fu Zhi Cheng wielded an iron sword with both hands, savagely beaten, accurately piercing the gap behind the Heavy Armor, directly piercing the neck of the person inside. The heavy armor stiffly stepped forward then stood still in its place 一
Then, blood flows out like a flow.
Fu Zhi Cheng climbed on the shoulder of the Heavy Armor, reaching out to wipe away the blood on his face, his gaze that looked like an eagle attacked directly towards Kuai Lan Tu.
Kuai Lan Tu finally took a step back without realizing it.
At this moment, a rainbow like an arrow pierced the sun, swooping down from above, its screech echoing throughout the bandit’s lair where they were. Fu Zhi Cheng’s pupils shrank, but it was too late to dodge, the arrow accurately grazed past Kuai Lan Tu’s hair crown, cutting it in half. Inspector Kuai’s hair fell scattered, looking like a devil. Immediately, the arrow passed through the chest of the Heavy Armor and pierced the double-coated steel plate. Fu Zhi Cheng was shocked by the endless power of the arrow, causing his body to stagger and then fall. The trajectory of the arrow does not stop and continues to stab into the ground.
The ground exploded into a small hole, the three South Army troops retreating at the same time. The tip of the arrow was directly nailed to the junction of their three whips.
The arrow’s tail trembled endlessly, like the hum of the blowing wind.
“Too arrogant,” Chang Geng muttered to himself. Then, under everyone’s frightened gaze, he pulled another iron arrow on the string and continued his sentence, “General Shen, don’t forget, there are still others.”
Shen Yi was still immersed in the shot just now, only succeeding in finding his voice after a long time, “… I’m sorry, I can’t think of anyone.”
Chang Geng, “Far in the distance, but close in the hand.”
Shen Yi was surprised, “What?”
Chang Geng, “Right, that person is you.”
Under the attic, Gu Yun’s expression lost all his usual carefree aura, he looked very cold from tension, “Hey, I always want to ask, who gave you the courage to raise so many private armies?”
Kuai Lan Tu’s expression turned dark, his ears were still filled with the sound of iron arrows buzzing, he could not tell which side Gu Yun was standing on, he panicked a little, “Mar-Marshal, you don’t know, because the South Central Inspector was placed at the border, to prevent the masses from rioting, the imperial court has specifically allowed one branch of the defense army … “
Gu Yun, “The defense forces in this country, except for the imperial army of His Majesty the other Emperor 一 may not use any machines on light armor or cavalry. Even the heavy armor of the imperial army cannot exceed six seals 一 Kuai Lan Tu, am I the wrong one remember? Or you? “
Kuai Lan Tu shivered.
Of course, he knew that he had crossed the line, but this was not a serious problem. As long as they were able to defeat Fu Zhi Cheng and let the Beating Order be carried out, this was nothing more than a small offense under a far greater merit. Everything has come to this point, there is no turning back, “The traitor is here, Marquis really wants to talk about private armies who break the rules now?”
Gu Yun frowned, it almost looked as if he was not good at arguing face to face. Kuai Lan Tu immediately assumed that he had captured this expression on his face, so he suddenly felt that the Marquis of Order was not as scary as the legend said.
Kuai Lan Tu did not need to be afraid, thought to himself, ‘In the end, he was just a noble young man. Without the Old Marquis faction, what could be a Gu Yun? ‘
Fu Zhi Cheng angrily shouted, “Kuai, who do you call a traitor ?!”
Kuai Lan Tu raised his voice, “Gentlemen, we have been surrounded by rebel forces, the best solution now is to capture their king, not let them have room to react! I also ask all of you to control your men, don’t let the rebels go wild! “
Fu Zhi Cheng was angry to the point of laughing, causing his unsightly face to resemble the devil, “Catch me? Please try!”
When he finished saying this, elite soldier Fu Zhi Cheng took the lead in launching a storm, rushing into the lair hall from the foot of the hill. The South Border Army guards and inspector personal warriors clashed.
The little Xing Zi Lin’s nest immediately became crowded.
Shen Yi could not understand why Gu Yun was still pretending to be worthless, just sitting still and watching the scene. Shaken by the loud screams and screams, he almost ran down the stairs. But when he turned around, he saw that the expression on Chang Geng’s face did not change in the slightest, his arrows never left the environment around Gu Yun, anyone who dared to approach him would become a stab.
“General Shen, rest assured, Yifu has planned this, and I also continue to be on guard now.” When Chang Geng spoke, there was a strange kind of certainty and guarantee in his words.
For a moment, Shen Yi suddenly thought of an idea 一 Gu Yun deliberately intensified the contradiction between Fu Zhi Cheng and Kuai Lan Tu, did he plan to make others do his dirty work?
Chang Geng, “If today Fu Zhi Cheng is captured, the position of commander of the Southern Border forces will be left open. Although the Emperor is persistent, he also understands what is more important. Border is a critical area, only the great general must be placed in this position.
“Seeing the whole imperial court, nothing suits you better, General Shen, when it comes to experience and qualifications.
“Not to mention, the Emperor suppressed the right to control my Yifu only because of a strong suspicion. The affection that grew up together from childhood was still present, the safety of Great Liang was still placed on the shoulders of my Yifu.
“When the Beating Order is carried out, the Black Tiger Badge will no longer be effective. Whoever is commander of the Southern Border has the authority to control and manage but does not have the actual military power. Since Yifu has stated his attitude, shouldn’t the Emperor calm him down after giving him punishment? “
When he arrived here, Chang Geng stopped and smiled, “General Shen, just wait and see, even though the Emperor really disliked this long-lost little brother, gifts for the holiday season would certainly not lack anything. When added, they might more valuable than Yifu’s wages. “
Shen Yi ignored the complicated problem of ‘Who raised this family?’ He looked at Chang Geng in surprise, his expression changed several times, then at the end, he praised, “Your Majesty has changed a lot.”
At that time, the teenager who came out of Yanhui City was a simple and stubborn teenager, all his emotions from happiness to sadness could be clearly seen at a glance. Shen Yi secretly admired her determination many times 一 If it was another ordinary child, who had turned from a village youth into a prince in just one night, they would be blinded by the arrogance of the capital.
In that year Chang Geng was just a child who had never felt luxury and wealth, but he insisted on leaving the manor. He would rather roam under this endless sky than return to being a royal prince, becoming a frog sitting at the bottom of a well.
But at this time, the young man who was currently discussing the state of the state with himself in the midst of the sword and knife had not had a trace of childishness since that year. His transformation shocked Shen Yi.
Chang Geng didn’t respond. In the past four years, he has never dared to be lenient with his own body and soul even if only for one day, but not from the desire to make a big contribution. He wants to be strong as soon as possible, quickly arriving on a day where he can have a casual conversation with the Bone of Impurity … to be strong enough to protect one person.
“Even though the sea routes are open, the people of the Central Mainland rarely go to sea. The naval defense is also lacking. If only relying on foreigners to travel here to bring trade, in the end, people who will largely benefit from it is still these traveling merchants of the sea, a small amount of silver flowing is not enough for the emperor to secretly buy Ziliujin from the hands of Westerners. “
Shen Yi, “It’s only for a moment, it’s not impossible to find a way out.”
Chang Geng seemed to smile, “Yes, I have traveled to see the Silk Road in the spring of this year, the entrance to Lou Lan has grown to a point that is hard to believe. When I thought about how all this could have happened thanks to Yifu’s efforts, I just can feel very honored.
“Wait for up to three years, then the Silk Road can be fully opened, the path will connect the entire region in the Great Liang. Wait until the people really benefit from it, there will be enough gold and silver flowing into the national treasury. the Ling Shu Institute no longer has to worry about money. Defenders everywhere will have many troops. Who still dare to invade the Border?”
“If so, then does the War Department have the final decision, or is my Yifu who has the final decision, in his eyes, maybe there is no difference at all.”
Shen Yi was silent, he did not know why after being separated for five years, Chang Geng could increasingly understand Gu Yun.
But what he said was true.
In the past few years, Gu Yun still carried the rampaging killing intent, quite often without anyone around him, he would talk about fighting this, fighting it. But because he was ordered to take over the Silk Road, he made little mention of the problem.
On the one hand, as he grew older, he began to think more, his anger began to fade. On the other hand 一 it was because from beginning to end, Gu Yun who had never thought about holding military power in his hands, what he hoped for all his life was for his home country to become a peaceful country.
If they needed him to fight, he was willing to wear his armor and ride his horse. If they need him to survive, he is willing to be a lowly guardian of the Silk Road.
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These parts really pierce the heart. This is Yifu’s true character but unfortunately, most people are suspicious of him.
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Chang Geng saw that Shen Yi seemed to be deep in thought, he suddenly remembered something he had heard before 一 said that understanding and trust between one general and his mechanic was something that no one else could do. Chang Geng’s heart subconsciously felt jealous. But before his jealousy was concentrated, he suddenly heard the sound of wings flapping.
A bird stopped on the window sill. Chang Geng was momentarily surprised, then put down his bow and arrow. The bird flew and landed on his palm. It is a wooden bird that is made very well, its neck can make flexible movements. Looks very cute, looks like a living bird.
Shen Yi came from Ling Shu Institute, a bad habit would make him feel his hands itch every time he saw the craft he liked would accompany him for life. His eyes never left the bird as soon as he saw it, but it was uncomfortable for him to ask for it from Chang Geng too, depressing himself with wants and needs.
Chang Geng gently tapped the bird’s stomach several times. The wooden bird’s stomach appeared, exposing a roll of paper inside.
Chang Geng saw, a face that remained stable even when the mountain explosion suddenly changed.
Shen Yi, “What’s wrong?”
At this moment, Gu Yun who was under the attic caught a flash of light from the view around him. He raised his hand, but only to lay his beautiful hand that belonged to the young lord of the prestigious nobility on the sword hanging on his waist.
A short and small framed South Army soldier suddenly appeared and rushed straight towards Kuai Lan Tu 一 Black Iron Camp guards Gu Yun immediately stepped in to save him.
Kuai Lan Tu did not have time to be relieved, the South Army soldier had opened his mouth to spit out something. He could instinctively feel that this was not right, but it was too late to turn around.
An arrow the size of a thumb stabbed directly into his neck, at the same time, the guards of the Black Iron Camp destroyed the head of the Southern Army soldier, looking like they did not see an arrow at all flying towards Tuan Kuai.
Kuai Lan Tu’s throat twitched violently, he reached out, as if he wanted to catch something 一
Within a split second, the murderer and the person killed were both killed at the same time.
Sun Jiao could not foresee this event even though only in his dreams, he fell backwards, crashed into the wall behind him with fear, and suddenly, Gu Yun showed a smile at him.
In the next moment, there was a loud screech that pierced through the sky, the roof of the bandit’s nest soaring apart in half, countless Black Eagle came whistling down 一
Kuai Lan Tu and Sun Jiao wanted to use Gu Yun to force Fu Zhi Cheng to rebel. But unexpectedly, Gu Yun just did not follow their plan. Before they could move, he had led to intensify hostilities between the two sides, borrowing the hands of Fu Zhi Cheng to kill the troubled Kuai Lan Tu.
Then with some method, he slipped into the Black Iron Camp to the Southern Border to deal with Fu Zhi Cheng, killing two birds with one stone …
But this is not true.
Chang Geng turns around and rushes down from the attic, the game doesn’t stop here!
The person who started it all was not Kuai Lan Tu, not the War Department, not Sun Jiao, and not even Gu Yun …
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