Taiping Inn

The four walls of the library hall were filled with books, and only a desk and a chair were placed in the middle of the hall. Qin Su sat here and translated Lehemi's letter with a dictionary.

Qin Su put down the letter and felt that Tan Taiyun's decision was inexplicable.

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Ili Khan's purpose was very clear, which was to delay. He could not ascend to the throne of Khan, but he also set a threshold for Yaomuhu Khan. Since it was a threshold, of course it had to be higher and higher, so Ili Khan forced Liaodong in. Ili Khan did not want the Golden Horde to attack Liaodong, but wanted others to retreat when they saw the difficulty.

This is like a young man pursuing a girl, and the girl said: "If you want me to marry you, you have to move this mountain first." The girl did not want the young man to move the mountain, but to let him retreat when he saw the difficulty.

Now Ili Khan is this "girl" and Tan Taiyun is this "boy". The so-called revenge for the old Khan is "moving mountains", and the intention is still the four words "knowing the difficulty and retreating". As a result, Tan Taiyun really moved mountains.

This is what Qin Su can't understand the most.

To give another example, it is like a king asking a counselor for advice, and the counselor gives three strategies of upper, middle and lower. Two of the strategies are fundamentally the same, and the other strategy is completely unacceptable. Generally speaking, no matter how the king chooses, the scope has been circled.

Take Li Xuandu for example. If Li Xuandu asks Qin Su for advice, what should he do if he wants to avenge the Zhang family? Qin Su will give three strategies of upper, middle and lower. The best strategy is to find a place to practice hard, and then come out of the mountain when you achieve the second calamity earth immortal. No one in the world can defeat you, and it is easy to kill into the palace. The middle strategy is to unite forces, integrate the Dao sect, support Liaodong, and gradually force the emperor to abdicate. The worst strategy is to rush into the imperial capital alone, and dare to pull down the emperor at the cost of one's life. It depends on fate whether he lives or dies, and maybe he can get revenge. In short, the best strategy is too slow, and the worst strategy is too hasty. It seems that there are three choices, but in fact Li Xuandu only has one choice, which is the middle strategy, which is what Li Xuandu is doing.

The same is true for governing a country. What should we do to prevent refugees from appearing due to land annexation? There are also three strategies. The best strategy is to suppress the powerful and promote the unified taxation of gentry and the distribution of land tax. The middle strategy is to expand the territory and mobilize the people to open up wasteland. The worst strategy is to establish a wing army, without training, only for labor, and eliminate the possibility of refugees rebellion at the cost of redundant soldiers. The best strategy treats the root cause, but it touches the fundamental interests of the gentry, that is, the dignity of the emperor, and it is difficult to implement, and it may even endanger itself. The worst policy is a temporary solution, but it will greatly increase the financial pressure of the court, and there will be a day when it will be unsustainable. The middle policy is feasible, so for thousands of years, the land has been reclaimed, and the Lingnan, which was originally full of miasma, has become as prosperous as Jiangnan.

Now Tan Taiyun is facing multiple choices, but Tan Taiyun chose the completely unacceptable choice. It's like Li Xuandu chose to fight alone in the imperial capital and risk his life.

In this case, Qin Su even suspected that Tan Taiyun was possessed. Why did she make such an unreasonable choice?

Qin Su really couldn't figure it out, but unfortunately Li Xuandu was recovering from his injuries, otherwise the two could discuss it.

This is not Qin Su's fault. Many things are most afraid of impulsiveness and emotionality, which are impossible to predict.

Henggang City, Qiyun Academy

There is a small pond in the academy, with lotus flowers planted in it, which symbolizes the character of scholars who "come out of the mud without being stained, wash in the clear water without being coquettish". However, it was autumn and it was cold in Liaodong, so there were only a few withered and yellow lotus leaves left in the pond.

Tan Taiyun sat on the bank of the pond, with his left leg crossed and his right leg bent, his left hand supporting his left knee and his right hand on his right knee.

Gumuhan and Ikton stood behind Tan Taiyun, waiting for the instructions of the sage.

Tan Taiyun did not turn around, always with his back to the two of them, and said slowly: "Li Xuandu is really willing to leave all the good things to his young wife. But it is also reasonable. His foundation is too shallow, and he needs a reliable person to help as his deputy. Qin Su is the best candidate."

Ikton did not speak. Gumuhan replied, "This Miss Qin has a fairy item in her hand."

"I know." Tan Taiyun said, "This fairy item has a great origin. It was first in the hands of Lu Wushen in the 'Xuandu Zifu'. Later, Lu Wushen was besieged by the earthly immortals and fell into the hands of the earth master Xu Wugui. After Xu Wugui ascended, Li Daoxu got this item and gave it to Qin Su."

Gumuhan only then knew the reason, and his face had a complicated expression, not knowing whether it was jealousy or envy.

Ikton wanted to speak.

Tan Taiyun waved his hand, "I already know, it's all expected, you two have worked hard, you go and rest first."

Ikton swallowed the words he was about to say and retreated as he said.

After the two left, Tan Taiyun stood up and said, "Come out."

Not far from the pool, there was an old tree, which was thick enough for two people to hug. As soon as the voice fell, a young man in white came out from behind the tree. He was tall and straight, with a handsome face. It was Huangfu Yuxiu.

Tan Taiyun looked at Huangfu Yuxiu and whispered, "Song Zheng is dead."

Huangfu Yuxiu was shocked and had a complicated expression.

Li Xuandu only announced the death of Song Zheng to some people. For others, this "demon knife" disappeared again after the battle in the Great Immortal Mansion. He might be dead or dormant. Everything was speculation.

Huangfu Yuxiu also had a guess, but he was not sure. At this time, he finally confirmed his guess when he heard Tan Taiyun say so.

At this moment, Huangfu Yuxiu's mood was extremely complicated, both happy and sad.

Huangfu Yuxiu was a disciple of Tan Taiyun, but the reason why he became a disciple of Tan Taiyun was because of Song Zheng.

Huangfu Yuxiu was not like Li Xuandu who became famous at a young age and then experienced ups and downs. Although he was older than Li Xuandu, in his early years, he was just an unknown little soldier. His original name was not Huangfu Yuxiu, but Huangfu Cheng. When he was still a teenager, he had met Song Zheng once. Song Zheng had a very good impression of Huangfu Yuxiu and said: "This place has beautiful mountains and rivers, and it gathers the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which gave birth to a person like you. 'Yu' means to raise, and 'Xiu' means an excellent person. If you are luckier, you will be worthy of the word 'Yuxiu'."

Song Zheng was moved to accept a disciple, but he had important things to do at that time, so he could only leave a copy of "Chongyang Xuan Gong" for him to practice before leaving, and then planned to accept a disciple again in a few years, but he never thought that there would be another Yuxu sword fight in the future, and he was defeated by Li Daoxu, and the matter ended in vain.

Although Huangfu Cheng failed to soar to the sky, he determined his fate with Song Zheng. Later, when his family encountered a disaster, he was sent out by his loyal old servant at the risk of his life, and wandered alone in the rivers and lakes. By chance, he actually became a disciple of Wudao Sect.

At first, he was alienated by several senior brothers and sisters because of his arrogant temperament. Because he contradicted his master, his master also disliked him and only taught him the most basic entry-level skills, but not advanced methods. Half a year later, Huangfu Cheng was injured by his senior brother in the semi-annual exam of Wudao Sect because he did not learn advanced skills. In a hurry, he used the "Chongyang Xuan Gong" taught to him by Song Zheng and beat his senior brother seriously.

Huangfu Cheng knew that he had caused a big disaster and immediately fled from the martial arts school. In a panic, he entered the Wuxu Palace where Tan Taiyun usually practiced in seclusion. Huangfu Cheng entered this place by mistake. The disciples of Wudao Sect did not dare to chase him. They also expected that Huangfu Cheng would die if he entered the forbidden area without permission, so they dispersed.

Huangfu Cheng alarmed Tan Taiyun who was in retreat. Tan Taiyun wanted to kill him, but found that the young man actually possessed the "Chongyang Xuan Gong". After some questioning, he learned about the fate of Huangfu Cheng and Song Zheng. At this time, Song Zheng had disappeared. Tan Taiyun was grateful for the friendship of the old friend, so he accepted Huangfu Cheng as a disciple and changed his name to Huangfu Yuxiu.

After Huangfu Yuxiu became Tan Taiyun's disciple, he rose all the way and eventually became the leader of Daozhong Sect, not inferior to Yan Feiqing, Su Yun'an and others.

It can be said that without Song Zheng, there would be no Huangfu Yuxiu today. From this point of view, Song Zheng is Huangfu Yuxiu's benefactor, which is also the reason why Huangfu Yuxiu feels sad.

But in these years, Huangfu Yuxiu gradually developed some dissent towards his master Tan Taiyun, from respect to love, then his biggest enemy is Song Zheng. This is the reason why he is a little happy.

The two completely different emotions intertwined in Huangfu Yuxiu's heart, leaving him speechless for a long time. At the same time, he felt somewhat relieved. For many years, he had kept his admiration deep in his heart and dared not show it at all, but he could not stop the growing admiration, so he could only suffer in two completely different contradictory mentalities.

Now, he is finally free. Song Zheng is dead, and no one will stop him. He can take revenge and repay kindness.

Huangfu Yuxiu's lips moved, "Who is it?"

Tan Taiyun replied, "Who else could it be, Li Xuandu."

Huangfu Yuxiu's face changed slightly, "It's him."

Tan Taiyun said, "It's him, he killed Song Zheng, and he told me this news himself."

Huangfu Yuxiu knew Tan Taiyun very well. He had already noticed something wrong and hesitated, "He...how dare he?"

"Yes, how dare he?" Tan Taiyun's tone was very gentle, like the sea before the storm, peaceful.

Huangfu Yuxiu was silent.

Tan Taiyun began to walk back and forth, waving his fists slightly, "How dare he, how dare he kill Song Zheng? How dare he tell me this news in person?"

Tan Taiyun's voice was like the sea before a storm, starting to rise and fall slightly, and then waves, "He doesn't know how angry I was when I heard the news, but I still have to suppress my anger and pretend to be indifferent. Song Zheng, he killed him when he said he would, and didn't ask for my opinion before killing him, and then told me the news after killing him, he..."

The whole academy was silent, the wind stopped and the clouds stopped, making people suffocate and depressed.

The next moment, the whole pool exploded without warning. The water splashed all over the sky, hitting the ground, trees, and houses, and actually created countless potholes and holes.

Huangfu Yuxiu stood still, letting the water droplets hit him, his face slightly pale.

Tan Taiyun's voice was like the sea in a storm, with only the raging waves. "Who does he think he is?"