Tao and Heaven

Chapter 58 Purchasing Weapons
Jiang Fugui was stunned for a long time. He was not deaf, he could hear every word clearly, but he didn't know why he couldn't understand them when they were put together.

"Master, how could Zezhou County be lost? Although Zezhou County is vast and convenient for cavalry, these Hu people are all grandsons on horseback. If they stroll around and don't go back, aren't they courting death?"

It was common for the Hu people to go south to plunder, but they could hardly stay for long because they had almost no logistical supplies. They went south just to rob things, and after the rob, everyone was left with a lot of stuff and could hardly fight.

Sometimes, there is no need for Daqian to send troops, as the major cities it defends are enough to prevent them from staying for long.

Once the Daqian army arrives, they will surely die.

Qin Mian said, "I'm afraid it's not as simple as the Hu cavalry. Some local forces are colluding with the Hu people to rebel. And I heard that the court is ready to recall the general who guards the country."

"So Fugui, you go to the south first, which can be regarded as leaving a way out for me."

Gu Wen turned to Qin Mian and said, "Thank you for your help, General Qin. These fifty taels of silver are my thanks. If you want to go to the south to hide in the future, you can come with me."

Qin Mian showed a happy expression, knowing that he had already stepped half a foot into Gu Wen's fold, and he quickly clasped his fists and said, "Master Wen, you are too polite."

However, Gu Wen did not believe him. He could not hide the fact that he arranged for Jiang Fugui to go to the south. At the same time, he could also test the attitude of the Zhao family through this matter.

If he doesn't leave, can his subordinates leave?
The next day, Gu Wen received news that Jiang Fugui failed to leave as his customs clearance documents were blocked by the Grain Transport Bureau.

He then used some connections to successfully send Jiang Fugui and his family away.

From this, Gu Wen was certain that the Zhao family had no intention of letting him go from the beginning to the end, but it was probably not because they had noticed his cultivation level, but because he could use his connections to send people out.

Because any order has a time limit, it will be extremely strict when it is first issued, and the more time passes and the less movement there is, the more relaxed it will be.

In this case, there must be problems with the spies, personal guards, servants, and security guards in the mansion.

Gu Wen called Qin Mian over, and the two met in private. He got straight to the point and said, "General Qin Shi, what do you think of Daqian now?"

At present, he is the least suspicious, because if he is a spy, Jiang Fugui will not be able to leave Bian Jing.

Qin Mian was stunned for a moment and did not answer immediately, but observed Gu Wen's expression.

Gu Wen continued, "I think Bianjing is not safe now. The barbarians in the north have been fighting with the border troops for several years, and the Hu cavalry in the interior have occupied a county. Gu bought some land in Nanshui in his early years, and he wants to leave Bianjing temporarily. He would like to listen to the advice of Qin Shijiang."

Qin Mian did not hide his words and actions, saying, "Sir Wen, to be honest, the border troops have been in a tense situation. If we recall the general and some of the elite troops to quell the rebellion, the border will be lost."

"But the court has no choice but to do this. If the Hu people are allowed to gain a foothold in Zezhou County, the capital of the gods will be completely exposed to the enemy. So the court will definitely be able to suppress the rebellion, and Master Wen does not need to worry."

Gu Wen said: "It's only temporary. It's better to go to Nanshui to gain a foothold and live a peaceful life in the second half of your life."

It is normal for him to want to leave. At least outsiders can't find any fault with him. It would be strange for a businessman not to think of escaping when facing troubled times.

"What does Master Wen mean?"

"I have something I need you to do to get a post station document. If you are willing, you can go to Nanshui with me."

The post station document is equivalent to the Daqian pass. Normally, it is impossible to buy it, but nowadays in Bianjing and even Daqian, the reselling of official items is very serious. As long as you have connections and money, you can basically buy anything.

Qin Mian showed joy on his face and said, "Yes."

He was originally just a small soldier of the Imperial Guards, and now he became a general thanks to Gu Wen. As a military man, Qin Mian was actually even less optimistic about Daqian, as he knew very well how corrupt Daqian's army was.

The border troops were still easy to deal with, as they were governed by General Wenren Wu, and their combat effectiveness was unquestionable. But apart from the border troops, the armies in other parts of Daqian and even the Bianjing Imperial Guards were actually half paralyzed.

If he could run, he would definitely want to run, and he recognized Gu Wen's ability, so it wouldn't be a problem for him to get enough food.

Another day passed and the certificate was bought.

Gu Wen confirmed that Qin Mian was fine, and at the same time, the Zhao family's surveillance of him had neither weakened nor suddenly increased.

"The Zhao family doesn't know that I have cultivation. If they knew, the imperial guards would have surrounded this place long ago." He didn't plan to run away, because Bianjing could still allow him to quickly obtain Tiansui and Dijiang. And as his strength continued to improve, just like a snowball, Gu Wen's speed of obtaining resources would only get faster and faster.

Any action now would only alert the enemy. It would be better to refine the medicinal fruit first. Once we have the strength, all the actions of the Zhao family will be in vain.

On the same afternoon, Gu Wen received a letter from the commander of the palace guards, delivered by Qin Mian. He was unaware of the grudge between Gu and Zhao, and walked into the room with a happy face.

"That's great, Master Wen. The Ninth Prince is not dead!"

Gu Wen, who was preparing his meal, had slightly cold eyes. He gently put down his chopsticks, took the letter and glanced at it. The general content was that Zhao Feng was not dead and was still recuperating in the Imperial Hospital.

He smiled sincerely and said, "It's good that he's not dead. I was really afraid that he would die."

If Zhao Feng died, he wouldn't know what to do in Bian Jing besides collecting Tiansui.

【Twenty Years of Tiansui】

Gu Wen looked at the sack with more than half of the medicinal fruits missing. Because he had eaten too many medicinal fruits, he felt nauseous just by looking at the red fruits.

But life mostly consisted of eating shit, and he had to swallow it even if he didn't need to.

He closed his eyes and continued to refine the medicinal properties. Now his Qi sea had changed from a bucket to a big bathtub. After breaking through the third level, it should be able to turn into a pool.

In the middle of the night, Gu Wen opened his eyes, put on his night clothes, and took the Dragon and Tiger Pill and Ningdao Pill.

Today is the agreed time to buy magic weapons. The seller is the heir of Qianlong Villa, the second-ranked military strategist. Gu Wen wants to buy a magic weapon from the other party to make up for the lack of weapons and further improve his strength.
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Dragon Bridge under the moon.

He Huan and a strong man stood under the bridge. The river reflected the bright moon, which moved with the waves.

Dragon Bridge has been heavily guarded recently, and their stay here should have quickly attracted the attention of the imperial guards, but an invisible film concealed their figures.

Gu Wen had to use his magic power to concentrate his eyes to see the two people from a distance. He performed the Falling Moon Step, and his body moved like a ghost. After three leaps, he landed ten steps away from He Huan.

He Huan and the big man turned their heads and saw a man in black clothes and a bamboo hat walking towards them.

The former greeted with a smile, He Huan slightly revealed his aura and said with a smile: "Brother Hongchen, I wonder if your Dao foundation has improved after taking the Ning Dao Pill. Although I didn't take the Ning Dao Pill, I was lucky enough to break through the second level of Dao foundation."

As soon as he finished speaking, a subtle aura emerged from Gu Wen, and there was a faint red dragon hovering.

The extremely rich and full aura, the peak of the second level of Taoism has reached perfection and is no different from the third level. In He Huan's eyes, it is the third level of Taoism, and it is not the deficit state of just breaking through the consumption of mana.

He Huan's smile suddenly stopped.

Gu Wen said in a deep voice: "I was lucky enough to break through."

When you go out, you give yourself face. The communication between monks is divided by the level of cultivation. Hiding one's shortcomings is to protect oneself, and showing off is to make others cater to and please oneself and enhance one's own value.

The same business negotiation, the same price, Gu Wen and Jiang Fugui often have two different results. Jiang Fugui still needs to bargain, while Gu Wen only makes demands unilaterally.

Without Gu Wen saying anything, the 'big man' behind him came forward and bowed, saying:

"No. 8 on the Earth Ranking, the heir of Qianlong Villa, Murong Suyue greets Brother Dao."

Her voice is soft, like a yellow flower in spring.

Gu Wen looked strange. He looked at the other person again and suddenly remembered that he had told Yu Hua that he was nine feet six inches tall. The man in front of him was probably ten feet tall. The moonlight just happened to shine on the other person's face. His facial features seemed quite soft, like a woman.

There is no Adam's apple on his neck, but it is full of thick muscles, which can be said to be made of copper and iron.

Gu Wen was stunned when he saw it.

(End of this chapter)