The Grandmaster Strategist

Cheng Shu said pitifully: "Silly boy, you are also a miserable child who was deceived by those people. Tell Uncle Cheng, what are your plans in the future?"

Miss Xue said blankly: "Uncle Cheng, I don't know what to do. I used to be a disciple of Fengyi Sect, and my family background was good, so there were countless men pursuing me, but there is only one Pei Yun in my heart, not because He is my fiancé, but I like him as a person. He went to Shaolin to learn martial arts, and I always wanted to be worthy of him. I didn’t want him to just treat me as an ordinary woman. I wanted him to be proud of me, so I I worshiped in the Fengyi Sect, and now I can be said to be both civilized and military, and my appearance is also stunning. I originally thought he would treat me like a treasure, but he became more and more indifferent to me, and finally married someone else. , my father originally advised me not to get involved anymore, but I was unwilling to do so. I worked so hard all for him, but he treated me like a loser, so my sisters encouraged me to forcefully marry him. But it was no use. He was always polite to me, but he was always around that woman at night. I hated him so much, but I didn’t want to show weakness, so I could only watch them together. Later, the child was born, and I never I have never seen him so happy, and my father-in-law and mother-in-law were only looking after the mother and son. I endured all this and just asked him to look at me. But when he came, he discussed the divorce with me. I finally couldn't help it and wanted to kill the child who ruined my happiness, but I failed. He will never forgive me."

Looking at Miss Xue who was crying in pain, Cheng Shu knew that if she had not collapsed now, she would never tell her feelings to an outsider like him. He felt pity and regret in his heart, and couldn't help but said: "My child, don't blame me. Uncle said to you, you are absolutely wrong and should not go to Fengyi Sect. The disciples taught by Fengyi Sect are indeed noble and elegant, and they are qualified to be queens and concubines, but Pei Yun is just an ordinary person, just like uncle, when uncle and Your aunt joined the army less than three months after getting married. Your aunt served her two elders alone for twelve years. It was only after I became a general that I brought them to Chang'an. By that time, my son was already half a man. But my uncle had just met him for the first time. Later, I followed His Majesty on various expeditions. I didn’t even have to take care of my parents and children. It was your aunt who worked hard to run the house, so people laughed at me for being henpecked, but who knew I felt guilty? Heart, I have wronged her too much in this life. If it were you, if Pei Yun went to war, I'm afraid you would follow him. Although with your martial arts and intelligence, at least you won't be a burden, but Pei Yun wants a capable person. My wife, who is filial to his parents at home and raising his children, you are so good, that's why Pei Yun refuses to marry you."

Miss Xue was stunned for a long time and said, "Isn't it because of his sect?"

Cheng Shu smiled bitterly and said: "If you think so, I don't blame you, but Pei Yun is not this kind of person. Isn't this what you like about him?"

Miss Xue said bitterly: "It's too late to say anything now. My niece has no face to see anyone. Please don't stop me, uncle."

Cheng Shu sneered and said: "Why are you so confused, kid? There is a way to solve even big problems. If you are willing to start over, with your talent and appearance, you can't find a home anywhere. The world is so big, if you After listening to uncle's words, isn't it better to go to a place where no one knows you and change your name than to seek death?"

Miss.

Suddenly there was an apologetic sigh outside the window. Miss Xue's expression changed, and she rushed forward to open the window. She was a handsome man in black, with a faint murderous look all over his body, but his expression was gloomy and his eyebrows were deeply furrowed.

Miss Xue cried out, tears rolling down her face. Cheng Shu shook his head slightly, turned around and walked out of the room. The man in black jumped into the window. Miss.

You are proud of yourself. "

That person was Pei Yun. He said in a deep voice: "Qiu Xue, I never wanted to hurt you like this, but I didn't expect that things have reached this stage. I thought that if you were willing to cancel the marriage, you would definitely find someone to marry you." I never thought I would be a good man like you are today."

Xue Qiuxue couldn't help but feel sad when she thought about the past, and said, "Do you really just want to find an ordinary woman as your wife, and you don't want to marry me?"

Pei Yun said sadly: "Qiu Xue, you are really outstanding. You have made great achievements in both civil and military fields. I have seen you talk about poetry, many of which I have never heard of. You are also involved in government and military affairs." , if I marry you, I will have a good wife, but Qiu Xue, I am really not interested in these. It is my long-cherished wish to join the army and serve the country, but I don’t want to quarrel with others. This is already the case outside. When I get home, I just want to To live an ordinary life, I hope that my wife can cook a few home-cooked dishes, sew a few clothes for me, and tell me some trivial things at home. This is enough. I don’t need a wife full of scheming. But Qiu Xue , you are so dazzling, but I am not worthy of you."

Xue Qiuxue said bitterly: "You are right, you are not worthy of me, you are not worthy of me..." She said it several times in a row, and by the end she was hoarse. Pei Yun took a step forward, but stopped again. After all, he refused to offend his former fiancée. He really hoped that this woman could have a good future. If that was the case, he would have to make her give up on him. At this moment It was too late for her.

Xue Qiuxue finally calmed down after a long time and said: "Thank you, tell me the truth. It's not that I'm bad, it's just that you don't need a wife like me. Don't worry, I won't hurt you. I won't stay in this sad place like Chang'an." .”

Pei Yun acquiesced and said after a moment: "I have a junior brother who is doing business in the South China Sea. He and I are close friends of life and death. If you are willing to go, he will definitely take good care of you."

Xue Qiuxue was silent. Just when Pei Yun thought she would not accept it, Xue Qiuxue said lightly: "Thank you. I heard that the scenery in the South China Sea is unique and there are also foreigners coming and going. I have wanted to see it for a long time."

Pei Yun's matter was reduced to a minor matter. Although many censors and many courtiers came forward to impeach, once Miss Xue's letter of apology was presented, these impeachments lost power, and Miss Xue also disappeared. Although Xue The family claimed that Ms. Xue had become a monk, but they did not know where she got her hair. This pitiful and pitiful woman just disappeared from people's sight. No one knew that Miss Xue had already left Chang'an under the escort of Cheng Guogong's family generals, leaving this place of pain that made her extremely heartbroken.

But the outcome of the matter was not as I expected. Pei Yun was still implicated. Although he was not demoted or given a salary, the emperor appointed Xiahou Yuanfeng to concurrently serve as the deputy commander of the North Camp of the Forbidden Army. In this way, the originally monolithic North Camp A nail was still inserted forcefully. However, Xiahou Yuanfeng had a graceful demeanor, was good at dancing, and was a favorite of the emperor, so he quickly gained a foothold. Fortunately, Pei Yun had always won the hearts of the military and was not ignored. Finally, Xiahou Yuanfeng did not dare to be too aggressive, and the situation fell into a trap. stalemate stage.

Sitting in the pavilion, enjoying the gentle evening breeze, the faint fragrance of grass and trees came to my nostrils. I held a freshly picked bamboo leaf in my mouth and concentrated on playing a simple tune. There was no skill in it, but it was amazing. The euphemistic and sweet music flows with the night wind in the cold garden. When the song ends, Xiao Shunzi's figure appears in the distance. I don't know when it started. Whenever I feel depressed or worried, I give up. All in all, sitting here and playing the bamboo flute always calms me down. I have never forgotten Mr. Sang's diagnosis. Since I can't stay away from the hustle and bustle, I have no choice but to use this method to cleanse my soul. In fact, the guards in Hanyuan all know that they must not disturb me when I am playing the leaf flute, and even Xiao Shunzi will not disturb me at this time. There was once a guard who was highly valued by me and was expelled from Hanyuan just because he violated this rule. Since then, no one has dared to offend me.

Then Xiao Shunzi handed over the fragrant tea, and I smiled and said: "Although General Pei has suffered some setbacks, it will not affect his future future. In fact, we are not considered a failure. Anyway, what we value is Pei Yun, not Pei Yun." That battalion of forbidden troops will send a message tomorrow inviting General Pei to come to Hanyuan as a guest, and invite His Highness to accompany us."

Xiao Shunzi said calmly: "His Highness has invited General Pei to come to the house tomorrow. Since the young master also wants to see him, I will tell His Highness to hold the banquet in Hanyuan."

I shook my head and said, "Since His Highness has already invited me, I won't go. I'd better let His Highness handle some things by himself. By the way, how about Shaolin?"

Xiao Shunzi frowned and said, "The famous sect can really keep its composure. There is no movement yet."

I smiled slightly and said: "If it weren't for being so humble and forbearing, why do you think Shaolin has endured for so long? Over the past hundred years, many gangs have been short-lived and lacked this magnanimity. Sometimes things in the world are like this. How can we just look up to them and pray for them?" Just surrender, if it weren't for worldly affairs, how could I live in this mortal world for a long time? Xiao Shunzi, your martial arts are originally very good, but I saw that you were too ruthless in your attacks and lacked a bit of forbearance, so I always felt that something was wrong. , as the saying goes, hardness cannot last, softness cannot be defended, magic cannot defeat good, and you cannot blindly use magic when fighting a war. I think the same is true for martial arts. Think about it carefully. "

Xiao Shunzi was thoughtful. At this moment, a calm voice said: "Jiang Tanyue is indeed a natural spiritual being. I only understood this truth after he was forty years old."

My heart was shocked. This voice was soft and distant, as if it was close to my ears. However, I knew six people well, and I knew that there was no such person within a hundred feet. I looked at Xiao Shunzi, but Xiao Shunzi was lost in thought. , has obviously forgotten to protect me. I changed my mind and suddenly smiled and said: "Elder Cizhen's visit to Hanyuan is really brilliant. Please forgive Zhe for the inconvenience of welcoming him from afar, and please come to meet me in the garden."

Like a flower in front of my eyes, a middle-aged monk wearing gray monk robes appeared at the gate of the garden. He walked slowly towards me. I looked around and saw that this middle-aged monk had a delicate appearance, with a face like a full moon, and a rouge-red hemorrhage between his eyebrows, which looked like red pills. , no matter how I look at it, I feel that this monk is just an ordinary monk, but I vaguely feel that the master's slow walking pace and every move are completely natural, as if he is one with the world. Xiao Shunzi also raised his head and looked up, his eyes flashing with light. Although he knew the identity of this person, everyone in the world was dispensable to him, so he had the intention to kill instead. Such a person If he wants to hurt the young master, he must have the ability to stop it.

With his murderous intent, he felt strong pressure from all around him. He was startled. He looked at the young master, but found that Jiang Zhe's expression did not change. He knew that this pressure was only for him, so he resisted with all his strength, but the pressure became more and more intense. He felt like someone was chanting Buddhist scriptures in his ears, asking him to endure and surrender. However, his mind was very firm, but he refused to retreat. The pressure was getting stronger and stronger, Xiao Shunzi He felt that he could hardly move. Suddenly, his heart moved and he withdrew some resistance. Sure enough, the pressure weakened a little. He smiled coldly. Suddenly, murderous aura shot up all over his body. The murderous aura spread rapidly in the cold garden. Inside, a strange scene appeared. It was obviously a summer dusk, but from the pavilion in the center of the garden to the garden gate, half of the cold garden was filled with the rustling autumn wind, and the other side was filled with the warm breeze of spring. The two momentums were competing with each other. Although the chilling aura It is getting weaker and weaker, but the courage to fight to the death is getting stronger and stronger, and even the harmonious aura gradually takes on a chilling air.

Although I was in the pavilion and did not personally feel the incompatible atmosphere, I knew something was wrong when I saw the leaves falling without wind within a hundred feet and then spinning and floating wildly. Later, I saw that Xiao Shunzi's face was getting worse and worse. I wanted to know who was at a disadvantage. I rolled my eyes, picked up a tea cup and threw it to the ground hard. It was just as I thought, this little Frightened, the two people who were competing had a tacit understanding and began to withdraw their strength. Within a moment, they had returned to normal. The monk didn't move very much, and the distance of a hundred feet seemed to be one step away. He raised his leg and walked to the pavilion. He smiled and said: "Donor Li's martial arts has taken a different approach, and he has taken a 'ruthless' path. I originally wanted to use Sanskrit sounds to enlighten me." Unexpectedly, Donor Li’s heart is as strong as gold and stone, unmoved by external forces. If Donor Li devotes himself to hard training and reaches the state of ‘forgetfulness’, he must be a great master.”

Xiao Shunzi stepped forward and saluted: "Master is overrated. I have no ambition to become a master. As long as I can protect my young master, it is enough."

Cizhen glanced at Xiao Shunzi thoughtfully, and saw the awe-inspiring light in his eyes. It was a firm and unshakable determination. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that God had arranged so cleverly. If this man had no restraints, I'm afraid that if he does whatever he wants and dominates the world, he will inevitably cause heinous crimes in the end, and the harm will be a hundred times worse than that of the Demon Sect. However, God is so good at life that he has arranged for someone to restrain him and correct him. He looked at just now Jiang Zhe threw a cup as a warning, causing the two of them to stop and make peace. Although this young man's eyes were dim, his eyes were filled with a thorough understanding of the world. He bowed lightly to Jiang Zhe and said, "I have met Mr. Jiang, Cizhen."

I was a little panicked and quickly returned the courtesy: "Master is a master. How dare Zhe accept such a gift? Please don't do this. Master, please sit down."

Cizhen smiled slightly and said, "In the future, Tan Yue will naturally know that you deserve this gift from me."

I said respectfully: "Master is here, Zhe is flattered, and I don't know what I need to advise."

Cizhen said lightly: "Originally I wanted to meet His Highness King Yong here, but I have heard for a long time that Tan Yue is amazingly talented, so I came to visit first. When I saw you today, my heart was secretly hurt. I was afraid that staying in the mortal world for a long time would damage my longevity. Since Tan Yue is proficient in medical science, why not consider himself?"

I smiled slightly and said: "Zhe is also an ordinary person. His Highness King Yong has shown great kindness to Zhe. His highness's magnanimity also makes Zhe admire him. If Zhe abandons the mortal world at this moment, he will really feel guilty to the gods, so he dare not do it. Please also ask Master Don't tell His Highness this, lest he worry."

Cizhen sighed slightly and said: "Jiang Tanyue has this heart that is shared by heaven and man. I am naturally tight-lipped. Tanyue respects me, Shaolin. Although I will not follow the example of the world and worry about grudges, I still have the heart to repay kindness. I have a few words about inner strength and inner strength. It has no other effect. It can only strengthen the body and regulate the heart. Although Tan Yue has never practiced martial arts, these mental techniques are just breathing and exhalation techniques. They must not be strenuous. I hope they can be helpful to Jiang Tan Yue. .”

I said happily: "Thank you Master for the generous gift. Mr. Sang once said that in the world of martial arts, only the Shaolin Temple's mental method is the most pure and inactive, nourishing the body and mind. If Zhe can live a few more years, it is all thanks to the Master."

Cizhen smiled and said: "Jiang Tanyue assisted the wise king, and his contribution was to the common people of the country. These few words of wisdom are nothing." He said a few words of wisdom and explained them to me carefully. Xiao Shunzi was at the side with a happy face. He was originally worried about my health, but now that there was a turn of events, he was naturally overjoyed, and his eyes towards Cizhen became a little softer.

After a while, footsteps were heard in the distance. It was King Yong Li Zhi who came in a hurry with Guan Xiu, Gou Lian, Changsun Ji, Jing Chi, Sima Xiong and others. When everyone arrived at the pavilion, they were all respectful. Be polite and courteous. Although Cizhen was a master, he did not show any arrogance and returned the favor with a smile.

Li Zhi stepped forward and said with an excited expression: "It has been several years since I last visited the master. The master's appearance remains the same, but Li Zhi, who suffered from political strife, has become much older."

Cizhen said calmly: "Your Highness, I am here to convey the wishes of the people in our temple. If your Highness has an order, everyone in our temple will obey it."

Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, but there was hesitation in his expression. He originally only hoped for limited support from Shaolin Temple, but he didn't expect that he got full support from Shaolin Temple. What's going on?