Humans were no longer able to stop Crimson Moon's footsteps, and no one could see the sword valley master's thoughts. In Zhongli's words, there are three types of animals in the world, one is the various vassal states under the leadership of the imperial family, the other is the commoners of the whole world, and the other is the people in the Sword Valley.

The first two belong to humans, and the latter can no longer be called humans, but monsters.

What's in Sword Valley? A scarlet moon that never ages, a flying kunyu, a Qin Zi who exists with a trick, a shepherdesss with the highest prestige in the Central Plains, and two powerful spirit beasts. That's right, strictly speaking, that giant eagle blow, strong and ferocious bear is not considered a human being.

Take out any one, Zhongli can't kill him.

In the battle of the blood sacrifice, don't expect the shepherdesss and Qin Zi to not do their best, for the survival of Leng Yue and the Mo family, they will definitely obey the orders of Scarlet Moon. This battle will come sooner or later, Zhongli is not ready, and Qianzi has long been ready for the battle.

Zhongli was very confused, should he persuade Yingzheng to give up unifying the Central Plains? The thought only lingered for a moment, and immediately shook his head and swayed from his mind. After so many years of struggle for this goal, how can you say that you will give up?

The Central Plains fought every year, and in order to stop the troubled times, the Central Plains must be unified. In order to accomplish this goal, the Zhong Hall and the Blood Fan Building are only a very small part of the vast number of living beings, and they cannot be compared with the entire world at all.

Qianzi is right, they can't persuade Yingzheng to stop the war, and they can't even mention it. The crisis of Xuefanlou can always think of a way, they are not resourceful, if that day comes, they should let the people on the side of Zhongnan Mountain think of ways to solve these problems.

There was a sound of hurried footsteps from the pasture, Zhongli hurried there, and halfway through, he looked back at Qianzi who was alone and worried, and secretly swore in his heart that he would come up with a way to survive for Xuefanlou. To this day, Xuefanlou is too deeply involved with Zhongli, not for himself, but also for the inheritance of Zhongdian.

Hurriedly walked to the outside of Ying Zheng's house, only to see Xibu waiting anxiously outside the door, Zhong Li hadn't asked, Ying Zheng's voice came from the room, and said, "Why did Ying Cheng go to the Zongren Mansion?" ”

Xibu replied: "We don't know, but the brother of the Praetorian Guard told me that tonight, Brother Yingcheng seemed to have gone crazy and went to the Zongren Mansion single-handedly and never came back. Now the military camp in the suburbs has been chaotic, and the position of the Li Xin brothers has been demoted, and they can't be suppressed at all. ”

Ying Zheng said: "The commander of the garrison battalion is not there, and he has not returned for a long time after going to Xianyang City, which can easily cause a mutiny. The war in Chu is still a few months away, Li Xin will naturally come back, he is not even a partial general, where can he suppress those soldiers. It's really strange, why did Yingcheng go to the Zongren Mansion? ”

Xibu didn't know either, Zhongli said coldly: "The garrison camp is an important force guarding Xianyang, if Yingcheng is not there, it is easy to make trouble." Without the call of the son, Yingcheng left his post without permission, and he had already made a mistake and must be severely punished. ”

Ying Zheng pondered for a moment and said, "Xiao Zhong, you immediately rush to the Zongren Mansion and arrest Ying Cheng for me." There are not many people who know about this, Yingcheng is of great use to us, and we are not at ease if someone else sits in the garrison camp. ”

Zhongli asked, "If I also leave, then there will be no one by Childe's side anymore." ”

Ying Zheng said with a smile: "Tomorrow there will be a ceremony to welcome Jing Ke's audience, and the ministers of civil and military affairs are all around, does anyone dare to assassinate in Zhangtai Palace?" It's okay on my side, the garrison camp can't be messed up, it's better for you to go for a while, those soldiers don't dare to mess around. ”

Zhongli nodded, and immediately set off, mounted his horse, and rushed to Xianyang City.

With Zhongli's identity, it was easy to open the city gate, and under the cover of night, he quietly went to the Zongren Mansion, and lurked in a corner.

Yingcheng entered the city without permission, and he came alone, it should be for private matters. Afraid of gossip from others, he broke into the Zongren Mansion alone, without any soldiers by his side. If someone is against him, it will be difficult for the garrison barracks.

Zhongli and Yingzheng thought very clearly, Yingcheng was their confidant, no matter what, they had to protect his life to prevent chaos from happening in Xianyang. With the attack of the Qin army, the state of Chu and the state of Yan both wanted to cause chaos in Xianyang, and all kinds of tactics to delay the attack of the Qin army would be used, and the military power of the garrison army in Yingcheng's possession was an aspect that could be used.

Leaving Yingzheng's side, Zhongli was not worried. There is a blood building on the ranch, and Qianzi is nearby, and outsiders can't get close to Yingzheng's body at all. After dawn, Ying Zheng will go directly to Zhangtai Palace to hold the ceremony of the Nine Graces, so no one dares to make a move, and Ying Zheng's safety can be guaranteed.

Zhongli is not in a hurry, lurking in the Zongren Mansion, she wants to see what Ying has become and what she does. After some searching, I finally found Yingcheng's whereabouts, only to see him arguing fiercely with someone in an indoors.

"Grandpa, how did my mother die?" Yingcheng asked angrily: "Back then, you killed many people, and it was just enough to kill some wrongdoers, why did you even kill my mother?" ”

It turned out that Yingcheng was arguing with Shang Gong, and in the face of Yingcheng's questioning, Shang Gong sighed slowly: "After so many things, my position is already very embarrassing, just waiting for the new patriarch to be selected within the clan." ”

"Cheng'er has also grown up, holds military power, and is the king's favorite minister, and the position of the head of the Ying clan should be handed over to you. But don't be so anxious, there are priorities, and you have to be patient, so as not to be taken advantage of by people with ulterior motives. ”

Ying Cheng shouted angrily: "Being used? Don't you even care about your mother's life and death? Grandpa, I'm your grandson, why do you want to kill my mother? ”

Shang Gong asked, "Who told you that there are very few people who know what happened back then, and you shouldn't know about it." ”

Ying Chengyan said: "Don't ask who told me, my grandson just wants to ask you, why did you do that?" ”

Shang Gong said loudly: "Since you already know, then I might as well tell you everything about the past, so as not to think too much about it." I'm already old, and when I'm no longer the patriarch, sooner or later I'll be killed, and it's better to die at the hands of my own grandchildren than at the hands of outsiders. ”

"Back then, I had a political disagreement with Empress Dowager Xuan, and she killed my Ying clan in the Qin Palace, how could I not retaliate? The original plan for a counteroffensive was learned by your mother. If it is not my clan, its heart will be different, your mother is a member of the Mi clan, and if you want to tell the Empress Dowager Xuan, I can only kill her, that's all. ”

Ying Cheng said angrily: "My mother is just an inconspicuous little person in your eyes, just ban her, why kill her?" What was the counteroffensive plan that forced you to do that? ”

Shang Gongyan said: "Empress Dowager Xuan is too powerful, and in a head-to-head confrontation, the Ying family is not an opponent at all. Our plan is to obtain a private treasury and deprive the Mi clan of its foundation. It's a pity that your mother knows about it, even if you kill her, it will arouse the vigilance of the Empress Dowager Xuan, and the plan can only be canceled. ”

"If I do it again, I'll kill your mother. If your mother is alive and tells the Empress Dowager Xuan, my Ying clan will die even more. Cheng'er, when we get to this point, we must put the interests of the clansmen first, and we must put the interests of the Ying royal family first. ”

Yingcheng said hatefully: "For the sake of interests, you can even ignore blood and family affection, your heart is too ruthless." I don't care how the two clans fight, my mother gave birth to me and raised me, and you even killed her, if I don't retaliate, how can I be a son of man? ”

Shang Gong smiled: "Grandpa is standing in front of you, if you have the courage, you might as well kill me." ”

Yingcheng no longer disregarded his family affection, and said angrily: "You old horseman, if you want to provoke me, how can I do what you want?" You just wait for me, the day I become the patriarch of the Ying clan, it will be your death. Don't think about killing you now, I'm not so stupid, if you die now, I can't explain to the king, and it will cause turmoil between the two clans. ”

Shang Gong smiled and said, "That's right, I just want you to kill me now." As soon as I die, then someone will definitely pursue this matter, even if you become the patriarch, will the Mi clan still rest assured of you? Even if you don't want to fight, Huayang Palace will be vigilant against you, and it will be difficult for the two clans to fight. ”

"Coupled with your relationship with the Great King, where is the Mi clan our opponent? The biggest force in the Qin Palace is still the Yiling Palace, Princess Ying Ai is a member of the Ying clan, and she is much more ruthless than Mrs. Huayang. ”

Ying Cheng's whole body trembled when he heard this, and he said angrily: "Grandma Huayang is already old, I can't embarrass an old man again, the two clans can't mess up, that will endanger my interests of Daqin." You, an old horseman, know how to fight in the nest all day long, and you are already like this, are you really not afraid that the Empress Dowager Zhao Ji will kill you? ”

Shang Gong nodded and said: "Empress Dowager Zhao Ji is indeed interested in my Ying clan, she wants to kill me, and the clansmen will not say much." But so what? As long as there is no evidence, Ganquan Palace will not interfere, at most it will warn me and let me keep to myself. ”

"Cheng'er, if the crime of entering the city without permission and leaving your post without permission, if you are used by someone with intentions, you will be in great trouble. These can be exploited by political opponents, and if someone is determined to rectify you, the position of patriarch may not necessarily fall to you. ”

"Since you don't kill me, you should go back quickly, the commander of the garrison battalion is not there, it is easy to cause a mutiny, and it will be difficult for the king to punish you when the time comes."

Ying Chengyan said: "I came this time, I just want to ask for a result, after all, you are my own grandfather, even if you want to retaliate, it will be a matter for the future." Even if the king knew about it, he wouldn't pursue it more. I'm also curious, I don't kill you, why don't you kill me? This is your territory, and the guards around you are at your disposal, so it should be easy to surround me on the spot. ”

Shang Gong smiled: "Because you are my own grandson, the so-called tiger poison does not eat children, our lineage is the best with you, and if you are replaced by others, you will not be able to get the favor of the king." With you, the Ying family can fight with the Mi family, and I am reluctant to kill you. ”

The two quarreled several times, and finally broke up, and Yingcheng retreated and rushed out of the city.

After Yingcheng left, Shang Gong sat at the table, frowning. Quietly, Zhongli appeared in front of Shang Gong and asked lightly: "Yingcheng is a filial son, you killed his mother, this resentment can't be resolved at all." Since you don't want to kill him, what else can't you think of? ”

Seeing Zhongli, Shang Gong smiled bitterly: "When the swordsmaid arrives, are you afraid that I will kill him?" ”

Zhongli nodded and said, "Yingcheng, that kid was trained by me, he left his post without permission, and broke into the Zongren Mansion, how can I not protect him." ”

Shang Gong frowned and said, "I'm wondering, will Cheng'er know about what happened back then?" Only a few people knew about his mother, and he shouldn't have known. ”

Zhongli said coldly: "I am not interested in asking about your grievances, I just came to warn you, Yingcheng is my person, whoever dares to be ineffective with him is against me." ”

Shang Gong pondered: "With the swordswoman by her side, Cheng'er's safety is naturally no problem." But I felt some kind of conspiracy, who told him? The people who formulated the counteroffensive plan back then participated in Fan Ju, Ying Ran and many others, and now except for me and Ying Ran, everyone else is dead, is Ying Ran not in Chu State, and came to my Daqin? ”

Zhongli said coldly: "That's impossible, Ying Ran and Qi Qi are both in Lanling City, how can they come to Daqin?" ”

disappeared indoors, Shang Gong was still worried, and he had a bad relationship with his grandson, which was what he knew. The paper can't hold the fire, and killing Yingcheng's mother will let Yingcheng know sooner or later. It's just that why Yingcheng knew so early, and who told him, made Shang Gong very puzzled.

What Shang Gong thought, Zhongli didn't bother to know. There are too many disputes within the royal family, and I am really used to it. As long as Yingcheng does not have a life crisis, this matter can be concealed, so as not to be criticized by those ministers in the court.

As soon as he left the city, following the direction of Yingcheng, his face changed drastically, his body unfolded, and he quickly rushed in that direction.