Liaozhai Great Sage

Yan Chixia walked over angrily, and kicked over a box of gold, silver and jewels: "I didn't help you because of your money and fine wine, but because this messy world needs you to calm down. I have traveled all over the world, I have killed many bullies and robbers, I have killed many evil spirits, but I have killed many evil people and evil spirits. I also understand that the evil in this world depends on the sword in my hand. I can't kill them all, I even thought of finding a ruined temple to hide from the world and live in seclusion, and only ask about worldly affairs from now on."

"But your appearance made me see hope. Your path is correct. The ghosts and gods in the south are in order under your governance. There are no more evil spirits there. Now the capital is almost cleared of ghosts and ghosts." , this last piece of land is missing, and now you want those gold and silver to send me away? Do you think I am a greedy person?"

Because of being too excited, the loud voice and the flying of spit splashed Li Xiuyuan's face.

Li Xiuyuan wiped the scum from his face, and said with a smile: "I didn't mean to belittle you, it's just that the court will be involved in the next thing, which is different from dealing with demons and ghosts. Yan Chixia, you have helped me many times, it's not bad." Once, you are not too young, since you have the idea of ​​living in seclusion, shouldn't you find a place to settle down, marry a wife and have children? If you continue to follow me, you will lose your life."

"You are a rich man who spares your life, and I, a man of the world, why do I spare my life? Is my life more noble than yours?" Yan Chixia said, "I won't leave. I know there are big monsters in the court. , this time not only the imperial court is inside, but there are also traces of evildoers, so it is not a waste of effort for me to leave behind and eliminate the evil spirits."

"This pot of wine..." Yan Chixia was about to return the immortal drunk to Li Xiuyuan, but she hesitated for a while when she smelled the fragrance of the wine that was only found in the sky, and immediately stuffed it into her arms; "Since this wine was given to me, it is Mine, I won’t give it to you.”

After finishing speaking, he sat down beside me, as if he would not leave even if he chased me away.

"Since Yan Chixia won't leave, then I won't leave either. I've compared him all my life, and every time I lose, I'm not convinced. I don't think I'm much worse than him. If I leave this time, I will lose to him for the rest of my life." I can’t lift my head anymore, Mr. Li, you have saved my life, this time I will repay you, and I will stay and help you.” Xia Houwu hesitated and said immediately.

"But you have to pay me after the work is done. After all, the kindness belongs to the kindness, and the wages still have to be paid."

Li Xiuyuan said: "Xia Houwu, if you leave now, I will give you half a box of gold and silver, enough for the rest of your life."

Yan Chixia is greedy for wine, this Xia Houwu is greedy for money and lustful, but no one is perfect, although he is greedy for money and lustful, but he also values ​​friendship and will repay kindness.

Xia Houwu said: "It's the same for me afterwards."

"Maybe you will be useless afterwards." Li Xiuyuan said.

"It's because I'm not lucky enough to be useless, and I can't blame others. Besides, it's a life-and-death job for me to arrest the robber. Although this time is dangerous, the reward is also great. Half a box of gold and silver is enough for the rest of my life." Xia Houwu said: "Mr. Li , you don’t need to persuade me, I am determined to make this deal.”

Li Xiuyuan stopped persuading him when he heard the words; "I will give you three boxes of gold and silver after this matter is over."

At this moment of crisis, three boxes of gold and silver can be exchanged for the help of a martial arts master.

"It's a deal." Xia Houwu grinned and became a little excited.

"Sha Jin, where are you, Li Chao?" Li Xiuyuan asked again.

Sha Jin said: "Eldest Young Master, I am originally from the Li family. If the court really wants to confiscate the family and exterminate the family, I will not be able to get away. Naturally, I am serving the Eldest Young Master."

"Lord Li and I also have the grace to save our lives. It was Lord Li who released me from the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, but I have parents and a wife in my family. Forgive me for not being able to work for Master Li." Li Chao knelt down with a puff. When he came down, he kowtowed to Li Xiuyuan and said, "If there is an afterlife, I should be a cow and a horse for Mr. Li in order to repay today's kindness."

Li Xiuyuan smiled and said: "Li Chao, it's good if you can think like this. You are the only child in your family. You have parents and a wife. You really can't get involved. Moreover, Monk Han is only your apprentice. I can't let his apprentice go out." What an accident, but can I ask you one thing?"

"Master Li, please give me instructions." Li Chao said in shame.

"Escort a few people out of the capital for me. I will let the bodyguards from the bodyguard bureau go with me, but I still need your help on the way. Only with you can I feel at ease." Li Xiuyuan helped Li Chao up, and said solemnly.

"Yes, Master Li."

Li Chao was very grateful, he knew that Master Li gave him a step down, lest he lose face.

Li Xiuyuan then ordered Third Sister Hu, who was lying on her shoulders, "Third Sister, go for me, let Qiu Rong, Xiao Xie from the Escort Bureau, and Qiu Rong's father Qiu Shou leave the capital, and arrange for a few bodyguards to escort them back. Home, by the way, there is a white lotus flower in the water tank in the backyard of the Escort, take it away together, it is a spirit of 800 years of Taoism, I suppressed it, I have not thought of a way to deal with her now, I will bring it back to Guo Go to Beixian, turn around and deal with it."

"By the way, Wu Xiang has a concubine named Ci Niang who is also in the bodyguard bureau, so she sent them away together."

After finishing speaking, he whispered into Third Sister's ear: "In addition, let Han Meng take [-] cavalry to the north to meet him, just in case."

The third sister nodded when she heard the words, jumped off Li Xiuyuan's shoulders, and ran forward not far, when a puff of smoke rose, a charming and charming woman in a red dress appeared, and then walked through the wall It quickly disappeared in front of my eyes.

"This is the vixen?" The few people on the side had never seen a vixen before, and they couldn't help opening their eyes at this moment, full of surprise.

But at this moment, Cui Wei from Six Doors hurried over with a few headhunters.

"Master Li, is Master Li here?" Cui Wei shouted loudly.

Immediately, several people around showed their swords and soldiers, looking like they were facing a big enemy.

"Don't be nervous. The court didn't react so quickly. Cui Wei shouldn't know about it." Li Xiuyuan waved his hand as a gesture.

Only then did everyone relax.

They were afraid that Cui Wei from the Six Doors was here to take someone.

"Everyone is here." Cui Wei was a little surprised, and then saluted with fists in his hands: "Please refer to Mr. Li for humble posts."

"Excuse me, what happened to Cui Wei?" Li Xiuyuan asked.

Cui Wei looked around, and said in a low voice: "Just now, the spirit entrusted by Master Li who stayed in the capital told a subordinate of the humble position that it was Fu Tianchou, the servant of the Ministry of War, and Master Fu's mansion. The two ladies were invited into the imperial palace by the eunuch, and General Yecha and Zuo Qianhu were also transferred to the Imperial Army camp, Mr. Li, is something going to happen in this capital?"

Li Xiuyuan immediately frowned and said, "When did this happen?"

"It should have happened more than an hour ago." Cui Wei said.

That was when Li Xiuyuan entered the palace.

"Come prepared." Li Xiuyuan sighed in his heart, once he entered the palace, Lao Zhangren, Qingfeng, and Yuechi were invited into the palace, and even Zuo Qianhu and General Yacha were transferred to the Forbidden Army Battalion.

This made it clear that he would wait for himself to make a mistake, and then kill himself.

"This is using people as hostages. The imperial court has planned it for a long time." Yan Chixia said in a deep voice: "Scholar, you have been plotted by someone. Someone wants to harm you, and they will make you a crime and force you to be bound."

Although he is careless, he is also a meticulous person, otherwise he would not be able to be the chief arrester. These methods in the court are more or less clear.

"I know, I wanted to make two-handed preparations, but now it seems that there is only one way to go." Li Xiuyuan's eyes turned cold: "The court is not benevolent, so don't blame me for being unfaithful. I was a little bit scrupulous at first. But since the imperial court has used this method, it is not worthy of my support, Master Fu and my unmarried wife, what is the crime? To be manipulated by the imperial court like this."

"Shajin." He snorted.

"The little one is here." Sha Jin clasped his fists in reply.

Li Xiuyuan said: "Ride a fast horse and go to the Zhengqi Villa ten miles away from the capital. There are two thousand fine riders that I traveled with when I went north to Beijing. Tell Mao Wu, the leader of the army, to lead the army straight to the capital and come to Ruyifang. Join me."

"Remember, go from the south of the city. There was a fire in the south of the city last month, and all the houses were burned down, allowing the cavalry to gallop."

"Why do you want to go to Ruyifang?" Xia Houwu asked puzzled.

Li Xiuyuan stood with his hands behind his back, looked outside and said calmly; "Ruyifang is backed by the canal, if the Imperial Guards attack, you only need to defend one side, and if you lose the enemy, you can also escape by water. In addition, a last stand is also conducive to the unity of the army. , and this yamen is deep in the busy market, opening and closing on all sides, which is not conducive to attacking, defending and evading, once you surround the fire attack, you will undoubtedly die."

Cui Wei, who was on the side, was surprised when he heard this, Li Xiuyuan's arrangement was basically an arrangement for marching troops.

"Li, Mr. Li, what are you going to do?"

"Cui Wei, there are evildoers rampant in the court, causing troubles in the court. At this moment, I am trying to force me to rebel and take my head. I am just making a small contingency measure. This matter has nothing to do with the six doors. Cui Wei, you can go. You shouldn't be involved in such things, but thank you for the notice just now." Li Xiuyuan said.

"Master Li, it is a serious crime to exterminate the nine clans by sending troops in the capital. You must not act recklessly, and what can you do with only 80 cavalry, Sir Li? The forbidden army in the capital is 2000, and the generals are like clouds. You have [-] cavalry. People and horses are undoubtedly attacking stones with eggs, although the humble officials don't know what crime Master Li has committed, but the Holy One is not a foolish monarch, why doesn't Master Li enter the palace to plead guilty, it is better than fighting to the death."

Cui Wei knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists and said anxiously.

He has done things under Li Xiuyuan's command, and he knows that Mr. Li is an upright, practical, benevolent, and kind official. He respects Mr. Li very much in his heart, so he doesn't want Li Xiuyuan to go to this step.

And at this moment Li Xiuyuan is still the lord he is loyal to, and it is also the duty of the subordinates to advise the lord.