An autumn rain came unexpectedly, and it was a little bleak.

There is a small boat in the river, and one person is standing on the bow of the boat, with a golden sword hanging from his waist, and it is Li Yuanying, who has just recovered from serious injuries. The other person stood on the pier of the ferry, dressed as a scribe, and it was Shi Zongxi, who was about to return to the Vientiane School Palace in Zhongzhou.

Shi Zongxi sighed: "The governor of Jiangnan is weak, and as a result, he was driven out of Jinling Mansion by many wealthy families in Jiangnan, and he was in a hurry like a lost dog, and he didn't dare to return to the imperial capital, so he could only send people under the fence from the governor of Jingchu." The Governor of Youyan is a bit better than the Governor of Jiangnan, but it is also quite limited. His jurisdiction was originally Youzhou and Yanzhou, now Youzhou is occupied by Zhao Zheng, the governor of Liaodong, Yanzhou is also infiltrated by Liaodong Haoqiang, many local families in Yanzhou are related to Liaodong Haoqiang, secretly pass the song, as long as Liaodong Iron Horse goes south to enter the customs, these people will respond, Yanzhou is almost undefendable, can only give up. ”

Li Yuanying's face was also a little gloomy, and said: "In this case, Qizhou has become very important, although Qin Daofang is the governor of Qizhou, but our Qingweizong and Shejixue Palace are still firmly in control of the situation in Qizhou, if Qingweizong falls to Liaodong, then the Liaodong army can cross the sea from Liaozhou and Youzhou to land in Qizhou, and then approach the imperial capital from Qizhou, and form an encirclement with the Liaodong army in the direction of Yanzhou." When Qin Daofang exterminated the Qingyang Sect, I had instructed to block the sea route, but I didn't want to see Qin Daofang control Qizhou, and then echo Liaodong. Under the current situation, although Qin Daofang is a member of the Qin family, it is not easy to act rashly, otherwise he will follow in the footsteps of the governor of Jiangnan. ”

Shi Zongxi glanced at him deeply: "Because of this, the old sword god will agree to the marriage of Li Xuandu and Qin Su, and he released a lot of unusual information, not that Qingweizong really intends to join forces with Liaodong, but through this move, it is a wordless threat to force the imperial court to make concessions in some things, which makes Qingweizong take the initiative." ”

Li Yuanying didn't speak, as if acquiescing.

Shi Zongxi sighed again: "Back then, when the imperial court was prosperous, how could the local heroes dare to bargain with the imperial court like this, but now, the central court of the dignified center actually wants to see the face of the local heroes. ”

Li Yuanying laughed, and said with a point: "After the local Haoqiang enters the center, the word 'place' should be removed, our Qingwei Sect is just seeking a place in the temple, but Liaodong Haoqiang wants to drive everyone else away, how can it be the same day?"

Shi Zongxi said: "Sect Master Li, let's say goodbye, I don't know when we can see each other again, I just hope to see each other in the future, it won't be the second time you and I join forces to block Li Xuandu from entering Beijing." ”

Hearing this, Li Yuanying's face darkened a little, and said, "It's not that this possibility is impossible." ”

Shi Zongxi stopped talking, his eyes were complicated, and he sighed: "It's a failure." ”

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The Replenishing Heaven Sect has no property in Hejian Mansion, but Jing Xiu has a private residence here, and occasionally comes here to stay for a few days, responsible for liaising with the gentry of Yanzhou. Because of this, Qin Qing would send him nearby to answer. At Jing Xiu's invitation, Li Xuandu, Qin Su and others left the Taiping Inn and went to Jing Xiu's mansion as guests.

As soon as I got out of the back door of the inn, the carriages and horses outside had been arranged, Qin Su and other women were riding cars, and the men were riding horses, leading the way from the head, and they came to the gate of a mansion in a short time, but they saw that the gatehouse was tall and wide, the vermilion gate, and there were two rows of swordsmen and goose wings lined up, which showed the momentum of Jing Xiu in this place.

On this night, Jing Xiu had a big banquet and feasted Li Xuandu, not only inviting many leading figures in the local rivers and lakes, but also many gentry and wealthy people. Qin Su was not tolerant of this kind of entertainment, but because of Li Xuandu, he also participated, and sat with Li Xuandu, Li Xuandu went through the ups and downs, it was like washing away the lead, calm and serious, and now he is a successful cultivator, in a high position, majestic and self-generated, and more and more heroic and extraordinary, Qin Su does not need to say much, but it is not inferior to Su Yuncheng, the palace official, Yu Qingning's beauty, and it is from a famous family, the two sit together, whoever sees it, they must praise a pair made in heaven.

The so-called "Heshuo" refers to the north of the Long River, and Yanzhou is among them. Back then, Li Xuandu ran rampant in the land of Heshuo with one person and one sword, which really provoked many enemies. However, this time is different from the past, Li Xuandu is not only the suzerain of the Taiping Sect and the future son-in-law of the "Heavenly Sword", but also the disciple of the old sword god, the descendant of the Great Heavenly Master, the earth master calls him a little friend, that day the Taiping Mountain ascended to the throne ceremony, the sect masters gathered, the Great Heavenly Master came to congratulate in person, and the earth master sent someone to send congratulatory gifts, what kind of face is this? Among the people who chased and killed Li Xuandu back then, there were many senior monks of Jing Zen Buddhism, and now Jing Zen Buddhism has become a yellow flower of tomorrow, and he wants to send people under the fence to see Li Xuandu's face. Although Li Xuandu is alone, he seems to be a big man in the rivers and lakes, for ordinary people in the rivers and lakes, he is a big man who turns his hands into clouds and covers his hands into rain, who dares to come to find his bad luck.

Because of this, many leading figures in the rivers and lakes of Yanzhou not only never mentioned the old grudges of the year, but greeted each other with a smile, not only wanting to slap Li Xuandu, but also fearing that Li Xuandu would pursue the pursuit and killing back then.

The current Li Xuandu is no longer the young man who was full of martial arts at the beginning, the pattern is bigger, and the vision is higher, so he naturally will not be rash, and between the staggered plans, he never mentions the things of the year, and has a great attitude of laughing and hating.

People in the world have a common problem, they always feel that what the big man does is very profound, and every action has to explore several layers of deep meaning, and then praise a flower, which is simply like a god. As everyone knows, the so-called big man is only a few words in the annals of history, there are very few people who can be praised, and there are times when he is at a loss, after all, he is just a mortal. In the eyes of the guests, Li Xuandu's move is that he is humble and can support the boat in the prime minister's belly, but if Li Xuandu is still the fourth gentleman who has no cultivation and status, I am afraid that no one will think so, but feel that it should be so. Li Xuandu has always been the same Li Xuandu, but his status is different, but he is dressed in a holy robe, and he is not like a mortal or a layman.

Li Xuandu saw it clearly, and secretly vigilant in his heart: "This is the taste of power, but it is even more powerful than the demons in the heart, and you will indulge in it before you know it, and you will be corrupted by it without knowing it." Thinking of Emperor Shizong, who entered the imperial capital alone, a young man overthrew the elders of the three dynasties, and eliminated the maladministration and suppressed the eunuchs, making the government a new one, and making the Great Wei have the appearance of Zhongxing, what a heroic figure. But in his later years, he was never defeated by the word 'power desire', clearly ruling for inaction, but in fact, he secretly ruled alone, and was bent on cultivating mysteries, seeking immortality every day, and ignoring the government, which made the rule of officials corrupt and the side affairs lax, which led to the capture of Xijing by the Golden Horde. If I can't keep my heart, but I get carried away, I'm afraid that I will follow in the footsteps of Emperor Sejong. ”

Li Xuandu thought about these things in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, and he talked about wine with all the guests, and all kinds of flattery and praise of the guests were also laughed at by him.

The feast lasted until late at night, and many guests dispersed, Jing Xiu, as the host, wanted to go to see him off, Qin Buyi did not show up, Qin Buer, Qin Busan, Qin Busi and others had other important tasks, and they did not stay for a long time, and in the end, only Li Xuandu and Qin Su were left.

Li Xuandu was full of "leakage", although he drank a lot, but he didn't have half of the alcohol, and came to the courtyard quietly.

Qin Su stood behind him and didn't speak.

Li Xuandu suddenly asked, "Su Su, what do you think of my performance at the banquet?"

Qin Su laughed: "Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

Li Xuandu said: "Naturally, it is the truth. ”

Qin Sumiao's eyes turned and said: "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, filial piety, loyalty, courtesy, righteousness, and honesty." ”

Li Xuandu was stunned, then reacted, and scolded with a smile: "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, forget eight; filial piety, loyalty, courtesy, righteousness, and honesty, shameless." You're scolding me around the corner. ”

Qin Su smiled: "You still know." ”

Li Xuandu said: "Of course I know. ”

"I'm not scolding you, I'm Qin Su sarcastic Mr. Li's admonition. Qin Su half-jokingly said, "I'm really afraid that you will become an old sword god or like my father." ”

Li Xuandu shook his head and said in a firm tone: "No." ”