Heirs of the Seven Swords of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 937 Shocked Meng Tian

Meng Tian watched quietly as Gu Xun read the secret letter, then rubbed his fingers and burned it on the spot, then asked without hesitation with a smile, "Has the Imperial Master received any important news?"

After these days of communication and contact, Meng Tian had roughly felt a bit of Gu Xun's temper.

Although he occasionally says some inexplicable words and seems a bit nervous, overall he doesn't care much about many things.

For example, just now he received the secret message, and he happened to be right next to him, so he could just ask him a casual question.

If he can say it, he will speak out, but if he can't... then he won't say it, and he won't be angry anyway.

Gu Xun grinned when he heard this, but did not give a clear answer, saying vaguely, "Uh... probably, the Central Plains is quite lively now, and it should continue to be in this state for some time to come."

"Really?" Meng Tian didn't pay much attention and smiled heartily, "Judging from the current actions of the empire, it is inevitable that it will be more lively."

After the two chatted for a few words, they finally finished climbing the last bit of the mountain road, and the group climbed to the top of the mountain.

This mountain is neither close nor far from Shushan Mountain, but it occupies an absolute advantage in height. It is impossible to expect to see the complete details. However, the general terrain characteristics and the direction of the mountain are enough to make it clear at a glance.

However, what caught Meng Tian's attention at first glance was obviously not the topography of Shu Mountain, but the giant golden tree on the top of the mountain that connected the sky and the ground.

Looking at the towering trees that are more than a hundred feet high and with shining golden leaves, this scene is like a fairyland in the sky. Meng Tian, ​​who has been on the battlefield for a long time, can't help but be speechless. He can't even speak, "This... this... this Is...this is what His Majesty the Emperor wants...?"

"What exactly is this!?"

Gu Xun shrugged and replied, "Obviously, this is a tree."

"No...of course I know...it's just..." Meng Tian danced and gestured, but his words kept coming out awkwardly, "I mean, is this...really a tree?"

Gu Xun spread his hands, "Although it's not very close, you can still see the basic appearance clearly, right?"

"This isn't a tree, is it coral?"

"No, this is really a living tree. Isn't it some... man-made handicraft?" Meng Tian unconsciously lowered his voice in the second half of his words. Perhaps... he was worried that his words might offend this sacred tree?
  Gu Xun rolled his eyes and replied angrily, "I said you're a thief... you're good at guessing, but obviously you're not."

"His Majesty the Emperor should have told you that the thing you were asked to seize is a tree called the Fuso Sacred Tree, right?"

"Didn't I emphasize to you again and again along the way that this thing is a bit big?"

"Haha...haha..." Meng Tian forced out a smile, "This... I really didn't expect that the 'big' mentioned by the Imperial Master would be exaggerated to such an extent..."

"Why, are you worried that there are not enough manpower?" Gu Xun folded his hands and put them on his chest, asking gloatingly.

"That's not..." Meng Tian replied with a strange expression.

If you want to ensure that such a large sacred tree is transported out of Shu in its entirety, you will definitely not be able to return directly to Guanzhong via the Shu Road. This is simply not possible.

Not to mention that he only has more than 10,000 people under his command, even if he temporarily recruits tens of thousands more corvees from Shu, some roads cannot be solved with more people.

Fortunately, he doesn't have to fight with this thin line of Shu.

Ying Zheng's order to him was to transport the tree to the land of Qilu. It would be best if he could pass through Xianyang first. If that was not possible, he did not have to go through Guanzhong.

Seeing the size of this tree, although Meng Tian wanted to implement His Majesty the Emperor's orders perfectly, he decisively chose to take the Yangtze River water transport, detouring through Jingchu, and heading north to Qilu. Of course, what puzzles him now is not the transportation problem, but... Will digging this tree really not result in any heavenly punishment...

Although he didn't really believe in the theory of gods and ghosts, and his actions came from the instructions of His Majesty the Emperor who was ordered by heaven, but... he still felt guilty.

This thing is really outrageous!
  "I'm just... just a little worried about what kind of tribe Shushan is." Meng Tian hesitated and gave an explanation.

Of course, this is not the real answer, but the reason is that he is afraid of ghosts and gods, which is a bit difficult for him to explain.

Gu Xun didn't think much and replied casually, "There's nothing to worry about. It's generally very ordinary."

At this moment, Meng Tian remembered Gu Xun's special attitude towards Shushan and quickly asked, "Does the Imperial Master plan to take action personally?"

Gu Xun shook his head and replied in a slightly sad tone, "After all, Shushan and I still have a romantic relationship. If I don't participate in this war, it will be considered as a favor to the empire."

Meng Tian: "..."

You, a national advisor of the empire, almost helped others to deal with the army of the empire, and you still gave me face... Okay, whatever you say.

"I have other things to deal with. Just do what you want with regard to Shushan." Gu Xun still intervened in the matter, but he didn't go too far. "However, the empire is currently short of manpower, so try to capture as many people as possible." , let’s get to work.”

As for the problem of human-headed iron in Shushan, Gu Xun did not give any solution.

It's not like Meng Tian doesn't understand the methods of coercion, inducement, intimidation and coercion. As for the final effect, no one can interfere with it.

If the people of Shushan are willing to take this way of survival, they can leave. If they don't, then leave it alone. Gu Xun thought to himself that he had repaid the kindness he had received from the Fusang sacred tree in the past.

Meng Tian saw that Gu Xun's words had come to an end, and he probably knew what he was talking about. He nodded, "I understand, please rest assured, Imperial Master."

Then, Meng Tian couldn't help but ask again. "National Master, is there really nothing... unique about this Shushan tribe?"

"No!" Gu Xun waved his hand indifferently, "Most of them are just ordinary people. They have relatively good physical fitness. Well... they are also good at some close combat techniques."

"Of course, there are also a small number of difficult and difficult characters, but...that's the job of Luna and the others."

"Lord Protector?" Meng Tian was startled when he suddenly heard Moon God's name.

Gu Xun smiled sideways at him and asked jokingly, "Do you think the right guardian of the Yin Yang family and the two elders are here to accompany you on an outing?"

"The real troubles in Shushan will be handled by them."

"Haha..." Meng Tian laughed sarcastically, "I thought there was a national master here..."

Gu Xun waved his hand and interrupted directly, "It is because of my presence that the Moon God comes even more. In case I feel uneasy, I will cut down this sacred hibiscus tree or even burn it."

"Ah this..." Meng Tian was speechless for a moment.

He has seen and participated in political games and military struggles, the most theoretically complex and brain-burning actions, and he thinks he performed well in them.

However, when it came to the matters involving Gu Xun and the Yin Yang family, he really couldn't figure it out. They were all without beginning and end, and now it could involve such a bizarre divine object... His Majesty the Emperor's contribution has always been It’s not easy to make money!

(End of this chapter)