Sword from the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 39 Cool Breeze and Bright Moon

Chapter 39 Cool Breeze and Bright Moon
"Old Master, we have guests."

The old butler Sun went into the inner hall to deliver the message, which showed that the visitor was extraordinary.

"Who is it?" Cao Ruinian stood up and asked.

Old Butler Sun said, "He's a friend from Yongqiu."

Cao Ruinian nodded in understanding: "Chengyun, come with me to meet him."

"Yes."

The only person who could be so highly valued by Cao's government in Yongqiu could only be from Fuzi Mountain.

Cao Jia Erlang was not stupid. He knew that there were two little Taoist children at home, and the visitors were most likely to visit them.

People from Fuzishan had come here before, and it was always arranged by Butler Sun.

I don’t know who the person who came today is.

As soon as he entered the reception room, Cao Chengyun saw a majestic and strong man.

His face was as red as a date, his thick eyebrows slanted into his temples, and the murderous look flashing in his leopard eyes was truly sharp.

The sturdy man had a smile on his face, and it was known that he was quite restrained in the mansion.

If you meet this person in battle, then...
Cao Chengyun licked his dry lips, wondering what the relationship was between this warrior and Taiping Dao.

"The old man is well."

Shan Xiongxin came forward with a bow, with a very unruly air, but also very polite.

He glanced around, seeing no one else, and said, "My sect leader specially asked Shan to come here to thank the old man for his kindness."

"I don't deserve it," Cao Ruinian said, his wrinkles forming a friendly smile. "Mr. Shan, are you here to see two of our top disciples?"

"Exactly."

Shan Xiongxin responded, exchanged a glance with Old Master Cao, then turned to look at Cao Chengyun, his eyes narrowed slightly.

Cao Jia Erlang felt a sense of pressure for some reason.

Shan Xiongxin forced a smile, and the pressure disappeared again.

Old Master Cao took everything in and breathed a sigh of relief. Master Zhou Tianshi still approved of the Cao Mansion.

If there is no grudge, then it will be easy.

"Butler Sun, please take Mr. Shan with you."

"Yes."

Butler Sun smiled and extended his hand to invite him: "Mr. Shan, please."

The two of them went together towards the depths of Cao's mansion.

"Grandfather, no need to talk any more?"

"No need, he just came to convey an attitude, it's enough to understand it."

Cao Ruinian asked in return, "Erlang, what do you think of this person?"

Cao Chengyun was silent for a few breaths, then answered seriously:

"This person is quite skilled in martial arts and is probably a top-notch expert. According to the information we have received, he should be the one following the Heavenly Master."

"If he were placed in an army formation, he would be a fierce general."

Old Master Cao hummed, "There are many top-notch masters from all the major sects in the martial arts world, but such masters are naturally arrogant, and this person's arrogance is even greater than ordinary people."

"But judging from his attitude, he is already convinced by the Heavenly Master."

"From the fire at Fuzi Mountain to the fire at Yingyang Prefecture Army, it was only a month. Do you think an ordinary person could make such a person submit in such a short time?"

Cao Chengyun agreed and asked, "Grandfather, what should we do next?"

Old Master Cao already had a plan in mind:
"Don't publicize it externally, and keep it tacitly understood internally. We're doing business, so providing some convenience for now is enough."

"These two little Taoist boys are disciples of the old Heavenly Master and will not stay in the mansion forever."

"On the day they leave, we will send someone to escort them. We will then transfer some of their business to wherever they go. If they need manpower, we will help them."

"If the world becomes more chaotic, the Cao family will have someone to rely on."

"I've met all kinds of people in my life, and now that I'm still clear-headed, I shouldn't be too bad at judging people."

Cao Chengyun nodded and asked the question that was in his heart: "Grandfather, why don't you care about Mi Gong?"

Old Master Cao let out a long sigh: "Mi Gong's methods of doing things are different from Tianshi's."

"As a businessman, I prefer dealing with people like Zhou Tianshi. I can sleep more soundly there."

……

"Brother Shan, is my senior brother okay?"

In a rather elegant small courtyard, Shan Xiongxin's hostility had completely dissipated, and in a short time, he became familiar with the two little Taoist boys.

Because he had a note from Zhou Yi on him.

This is a natural catalyst and trust is built quickly.

At this time, Xia Shu and Yan Qiu were staring at him with wide eyes.

"All right, all right."

Shan Xiongxin replied to each person, then smiled and answered twice, then asked, "How are you doing here?"

Yan Qiu and Xia Shu nodded in unison.

"Grandpa Cao and Butler Sun took great care of us, and we never suffered any injustice."

Xia Shu hurriedly asked, "Brother, do you have any other plans?"

"Have."

Shan Xiongxin said, "Can you contact the Taoist priests from the previous temple?"

"can."

Yan Qiu was a little excited: "Brother Shan, are you leaving?"

"Not so fast," Shan Xiongxin glanced towards the south. "The road to the south is very chaotic right now, so we'll have to wait for some time. Let's make preparations first, and we'll set off as soon as we get the news from Brother Zhou."

After hearing what he said, Xia Shu and Yan Qiu both looked expectant.

Xia Shu said hurriedly, "There are still some things to be transported from Fuzi Mountain." "Well, I will go with you to get them then."

Yan Qiu asked, "Brother Shan, can you tell me about your experiences with Senior Brother?"

"of course can."

Shan Xiongxin smiled proudly. Isn’t it easy to have fun with the two kids?
"I'll tell you about Fule City, starting with the brawl at the Fushi Inn!"

He chose the most heart-wrenching scene, thinking that the two little Taoist children would become excited as he narrated it.

However, their focus is different from that of ordinary people.

Speaking of playing tricks on the crowd, I fought my way out of the crowd at Fushi Inn.
The two kids thought it was normal to have their senior brother around.

When talking about breaking into the Yingyang Mansion Army camp, the two little Taoist boys were excited, but it was because they saved a group of innocent girls.

It seems that what seemed like a big deal to Mr. Shan was just an ordinary performance by their senior brother.

What the two kids cared more about was the debate on Buddhism between their senior brother and the mysterious middle-aged Confucian scholar.

And how to see through and interpret Mu Daoren’s Zhuangzi’s “The World of Man”.

Especially in terms of the meaning of the scriptures, they understand much more than Shan Xiongxin.

They will also argue because of different understandings.

For a moment, Shan didn't dare to treat the two little Taoist boys as ordinary children.

"Sure enough, Brother Zhou is a remarkable man, and the brothers and sisters he trained are also extraordinary."

Shan Xiongxin secretly admired.

Xia Shuyanqiu listened very carefully and always asked about various details related to his senior brother.

Speaking of the Buddhist names Zhou Yi gave to the three people, I felt quite curious.

Yan Qiu was very curious: "If Senior Brother gave us a Dharma name, what would it be?"

"That Dharma name was something that Senior Brother came up with on the spur of the moment."

Xia Shu rolled her dark eyes and said, "Even if there is one, it's a Taoist name. Following the tone of Senior Brother's previous melancholy, it should be more elegant."

"For example, gentle breeze, bright moon, and so on."

Yan Qiu's eyes lit up and he praised, "That sounds nice. Then I'll be Qingfeng and you'll be Mingyue."

"Whatever you want."

Shan Xiongxin watched them chatting happily from the side.

This kind of scene is something I haven't experienced before. It is both novel and comfortable.

I was originally in a hurry to go to Zhou Yi, but now I can wait for news with peace of mind.

……

"Luoyan, are we still waiting for news in peace?"

Taikang City, the hometown of Wu Guang.

Wang Bodang was dressed in white, half leaning against a cypress tree. Below him was a mottled broken stele covered with green moss.

The beauty in white was squatting in front of the stele, scraping off the moss with a branch. Looking at the inscription on the stele, it was left by the ancestors to commemorate Wu Guang.

Shen Luoyan didn't respond to Wang Bodang, but just smiled at him.

Wang Bodang folded his arms, not knowing what she was trying to say.

Yue Sigui also stood aside and remained silent.

The spring rain was misty. Shen Luoyan patted the stone tablet and suddenly read: "It will rain heavily. The road is blocked. The deadline has been missed. If the deadline is missed, all will be executed."

Of course Yue Sigui knew that she was talking about "The Family of Chen She".

But his mind was not on this, and his perspective was different from Wang Bodang's:

"Military Advisor, why did you shift the blame for this massive defeat of the Yingyang Prefecture army to the Taiping Dao? You've already offended Master Zhou, but you haven't made Mi Gong famous. Isn't that a loss of both sides?"

Yue Sigui was a little dissatisfied.

Shen Luoyan looked at him and then at Wang Bodang.

"The Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms but perished in the second generation. The current Sui Dynasty is likely to have the same fate."

"Kings, princes, generals, and ministers, are they all born with a special kind of blood? The blue sky is dead, and the yellow sky should be established. Those who shout these two words are all heroes, but they rarely have the last laugh."

"You are too anxious. Mi Gong is much calmer than you."

There was a glint of wisdom in her eyes, but also a coldness.

Yue Sigui's reaction was even faster than Wang Bodang's: "Has the military advisor received the news from the secret advisor?"

Shen Luoyan smiled mysteriously and calmly ordered: "Everyone else, pack up, and the military experts will go first."

Wang Bodang was quite reluctant to leave: "What a pity for the two cities of Fule and Taikang."

Shen Luoyan said, "Zhang Xutuo has won every battle. If we retreat, we will make him arrogant. If we fight him again in the future, Zhang Xutuo will definitely look down on us."

"The greater Zhang Xutuo's reputation, the more we can gain by defeating him. How can we compare with the Yingyang Army?"

Wang Bodang and Yue Sigui felt as if electric shocks ran through their bodies and their eyes widened.

“Those who accomplish great things should have a long-term vision and not just focus on the present.”

Yue Sigui nodded sincerely: "I'm grateful for your advice."

Then he asked, "What about Master Zhou?"

Shen Luoyan frowned and said, "This man is as cunning as a fox, bold but careful. If he wants to hide, why should we waste our time?"

She smiled again and said, "Didn't he declare himself the secret creditor? Then we should just wait for him to come find us."

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