Dao fruit.

When the envoys entered the city, Qiu Yan had caused an uproar in the city.

This city of Dingchang is located on the frontier, and it is beyond the Great Wall to the north. It is not suitable for farming, but there are merchants and people living there. However, compared with the Central Plains, the folk customs here are more sturdy, and the people in the city seem to be more powerful than farmers.

The people in the city don't pay much attention to poetry and poetry, but they care about military affairs, and they are very concerned about authority. Jiedushi Xiao Lan's every move affects people's hearts. Today, he personally came out to meet Qiu Yan, of course he can't hide it. living.

Not long after, the streets and alleys were full of discussions, but no one knew who revealed Qiu Yan's identity, saying that he was the number one scholar in the imperial examination, and he was very knowledgeable.

"It turned out to be the number one scholar in Jinke, no wonder the general Jiedushi would personally greet him."

"I think that even if it is the number one scholar, there is no need for the general to appear in person. I am afraid that there is a reason."

"What's the reason? It's probably here to grab the credit again, don't forget that Pan Xiang!"

"Well, that's true. How many civil servants have come over these years? Those who read the books of sages and sages can talk about "the one who knows" is okay, but they are caught blind when marching and fighting. The good situation has been delayed by these people, and it has become what it is today. point!"

"That's right, let's not talk about anything else, let's just say that half a year ago, that new party leader, Pan Xiang, what was that? The army was defeated and people were killed, and in the end, Pan Xiang was not only fine, but also made meritorious service. The Hu people that General Du killed all became his merits. Instead, the old general was responsible for the crime, demoting officials and taking people..."

"I hope this champion is not another Pan Xiang."

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Similar arguments circulated in crowded places such as restaurants and taverns, but they reflected complaints and distrust of court officials.

However, there is more or less respect for the number one scholar, after all, born in this world, everyone knows how difficult it is to obtain this title, no matter how much resentment they have towards civil servants.We all know that position is not available to ordinary people.

"Qiu Yan has just arrived here, and his reputation has spread. Mai Shanhou personally received it? Which play is this sung? Could it be that he alone is more important than the entire envoy?"

Members of the missions who came to the city also walked on the street, and Di Ai was among them, and there were two other people beside them. When they heard the pedestrians talking about it, they made dissatisfied words.

Di Ai also had similar thoughts, but didn't show it.

Because of the need to keep it secret to a certain extent, when the envoys entered the city, they chose an unobtrusive entrance, and the Marquis of Maishan did not show up either.Compared with Qiu Yan's treatment, of course there will be a gap.

After all, there are barbarians coming and going in this city, and it's hard to say which one is the spy, so we have to guard against it.

actually.A convoy like this can be easily spotted as long as it walks on the grassland, but there is a time gap between being discovered and being attacked, and there can be arrangements.

But if you just entered Dingchang City.The barbarian spies knew that those who were waiting on the road were not intercepted and killed temporarily, but a well-prepared ambush, and the situation was bound to be worse.

Now this level of secrecy is all to reduce variables.Grasp the information, but let the members of the envoy feel resentment.

Faced with the complaints of the two, Di Ai seemed to help Qiu Yan to clear things up casually: "Brother Qiu is the number one scholar after all, and it's normal to have a great reputation. Not to mention others, when I was in the imperial examination, I also longed for that title, didn't I just Because of being honored?"

"That's true." The expressions of the other two changed slightly, and it was only then that they remembered that Di Ai and Qiu Yannai were Jinshi in the same year, and they worked as errands in the Imperial Academy. They may have a good relationship. If you say these things in front of him, it will probably reach Qiu Yannai's ears. In the process, he couldn't help but regret secretly, and his expression became a little unnatural.

But at this moment, Di Ai changed the subject and said worriedly: "However, I waited carefully for fear of being exposed, but Qiu Yan is so fanatical, if he is targeted by barbarians, he will be too wronged. We should go and mention it to Mr. Meng because of the small loss. "

When the other two heard this, their eyes lit up, and their hearts were like a mirror.

That "Master Meng" is the official envoy of the envoy, Meng Qingbin. Before coming here, he had just taken over the position of minister of the Ministry of Rites. This move was proposed by Li Kun, and the Ministry of Officials nodded in order to reflect the standards of the Ministry of Sanshui. sincerity.

Meng Qingbin had visited the Hu tribe many times in the past, and the Meng family behind him was a prominent family in the east of the river. They were very powerful in the Three Jins. Their business involved border trade, and they had certain connections with the Hu people. , has its own advantages.

However, in order to prevent some unspeakable hidden dangers, after the court promised the benefits of the Meng family, they also monitored it, and both sides tacitly understood it.

What Di Ai said was to point out an opportunity for the other two to belittle Qiu Yan.

Many of the people who participated in the mission came here to gain political capital. Even Meng Qingbin, who must have been appointed as the official envoy, was immediately promoted to be the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and he may take over the Ministry of Rites in the future.

Therefore, in the eyes of everyone, Qiu Yan, who was favored by the emperor, undoubtedly became a thorn in the side. It is very likely that their achievements were attributed to Qiu Yan because of the emperor's mistake.

There are precedents for this kind of thing, and of course we can't take it lightly. Invisibly, there are many people in the mission who are faintly hostile to Qiu Yan. The two people walking with Di Ai are named Zhao Can and the other is called Zhong. Yan, both officials of the Ministry of Rites, is still higher than Qiu Yan in terms of official rank, higher than Di Ai, but Qiu Yan steals the limelight, so he naturally feels dissatisfied.

Di Ai's trip this time can only be regarded as an ordinary entourage, with added powers and no promotion of official rank, but he has a adoptive father who is a servant, and he is not without foundation in Xingjing. Zhao Can and Zhong Yan know this Because of things, they will deliberately make friends and walk with him. Now that Qiu Yan is mentioned, they faintly share the same hatred, but the more they talk, the more speculative they become.

Walking, Di Ai looked around all the way, talked with Zhao and Zhong, and finally said: "Okay, I understand the situation almost, I'd better go back to the post station, so I can answer Mr. Meng."

"It makes sense, then go back quickly."

Members of the missions, they didn't go out aimlessly, they were ordered by Meng Qingbin to go to the city to have a look, take a walk, and get familiar with the situation in Hudi.

Although Dingchang City is the territory of Darui, it is located in the frontier, on the edge of the desert. The people's customs are close to the Hudi, and there are Hu people walking around. Be mentally prepared.

In fact, the so-called secret itinerary does not mean sneaking around, but trying to control variables as much as possible. For example, now, a few people who appear to be envoys are scattered in the city, but in fact some people follow secretly, paying attention to the expressions of passers-by.

This is also a method of throwing stones to ask for directions. If you are lucky, you can draw out possible hidden dangers in advance and catch them in one fell swoop.

On the other hand, Qiu Yan was brought to Jiedushi by Xiao Lan and sat in the main hall.

A series of scrutinizing gazes fell on him, but he couldn't move his mind at all.

After sizing it up, Qiu Yan's attention was first focused on Xiao Lan, and he captured the masculine energy and blood in the whole body of this Lord Hou, surging like a sea, which has already surpassed the level of foundation building, and he is indeed a master of life cultivation!

"It seems that the original guess was wrong, military strategists seem to be different from the officialdom, it's just that Song Yuan..."

Thinking about it, Qiu Yan's eyes fell on the old man on the left, feeling a little dangerous.

"This old man..."

The old man nodded slightly, smiled at him, and then raised his hand to grab it. Suddenly, the scene changed in the void. A military spirit surged out, turned around in the air, and landed around Qiu Yan, arousing Wensi and divine consciousness. Immediately, the consciousness was beating to come out, and the spirit of the sage fused in the consciousness was also faintly pulsating.

However, the spirits of these sages are not complete, it was formed by Qiu Yan's perception, the real spirit has gone to Zhou Rao through the hole in the soul, and was used by the gods to arouse Zhou Rao's human order.

Under such circumstances, Qiu Yan had no choice but to calm down, gather his mind, be alert to his surroundings, and get ready to attack, his own military order faintly appeared.

boom!

In the senses, Dingchang City seemed to be shaking for an instant, and another qi and blood were pulled over, carrying a series of illusory scenes, falling into Qiu Yan's heart, causing memories to emerge in his heart, and the aura on his body changed suddenly!

The indifferent scholarly spirit cultivated by studying for learning dissipated, and was replaced by an awe-inspiring murderous spirit!

However, what is reflected in this murderous aura is not tyranny, wantonness, and blood, but is full of thickness, stability, and orderliness, and tens of thousands of soldiers will be faintly behind!

But the next moment, the breath dissipated.

"Huh?" The old man let out a soft snort, "The Duke of No. He is a sage who thinks about the order of military strategists!"

"Ok?"

Hearing the old man's words, everyone in the room showed surprise. Even Xiao Lan's eyelids twitched. He looked at Qiu Yan with a little more seriousness, and then asked a few words.

Qiu Yan was neither humble nor overbearing. Facing many gazes, he talked as usual, which left a little impression on everyone. These people have been through the battlefield for a long time, and they have an aura. Most scholars are either submissive, or have a high opinion of themselves, and they are all affected by the breath and lose their normal state. Only those who have achieved success in nurturing their hearts can maintain their hearts.

Of course, this kind of people who have achieved success in nurturing their hearts may not be sages or loyal ministers, but without exception, they are all influential figures in Darui and the grassland.

Right now, among these people, there are more Qiu Yan.

As he talked, Qiu Yan saw that Xiao Lan had no malicious intentions, so he made a proposal: "The mission will stay here for a day, and Qiu wants to take this opportunity to see the Dingchang military camp and the surrounding scenery. Look at the festival and make it possible."

"What's so difficult about this?" Xiao Lan's eyes sparkled, and she turned her head to call, "Xiao Jian, come here."

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