Plan to cut off the nine states

Xu Chu had no place to look for Chi You's head. He thought that Sangcheng was frequently torn by wars and it would not be difficult to find an ownerless head. However, he quickly changed his mind and felt that the process would be too simple and would arouse suspicion. Since he wanted to make a mystery, he had to be more serious. .

As soon as he left the government office gate, he said to the dozen or so soldiers following him: "You go in front."

The old soldier was surprised and said: "You are looking for Chi You, why do you want us to lead the way?"

Xu Chu smiled and said, "Who captured this city?"

"us."

"That's right. I didn't participate in the siege, so I couldn't sense where Chi You's head was. It had to be you."

All the soldiers took a breath and looked at each other. No one wanted to move forward, but retreated.

The veteran believed in Xu Chu and Gong Fan. He gritted his teeth and stepped forward: "You can definitely find it?"

"Please walk slowly and don't think about anything. When your heart moves, that's where Chi You's head will be."

"How can it be considered a heartbeat?"

"You will definitely know it yourself when the time comes."

The veteran felt very mysterious and nodded slowly. Just as he was about to take a step, he asked again: "I won't be hurt, right?"

"The ancient gods focus on the big and not the small, the high and not the low. I don't think they will specifically target a soldier."

The veteran nodded again, suddenly turned around, and pointed at a soldier: "Si Wazi, you go ahead."

Siwazi is a teenage boy with a sallow complexion. When he heard his name being called, he was startled, "Ah? Why me?"

"I understand. Chi You is an ancient god. If he performs miracles, he must pay attention to people with high status. Among us, I am Brother Gong's deputy, which is more dangerous. You have the lowest status and will not be looked upon by Chi You. Come on, so you go ahead."

"This...can't we find a prisoner?"

The old soldier looked at Xu Chu, who shook his head. The old soldier stepped forward and pulled Si Wazi out, "Stop talking nonsense, if I ask you to go ahead, you will go ahead. When I eat the food, I grab it more fiercely than anyone else, but when I use you, I go to the front." Hide behind."

"Master Qiu, I haven't had any food for half a month..." Xiao Bing had no choice but to walk in front, his body trembling slightly with nervousness.

Xu Chu followed him and whispered: "Don't be afraid, and don't think about it. Do you know the path in the city?"

“I recognize this area, I have never been to other places.”

"It's better this way. Don't worry, Chi You only has his head buried here and no body or limbs. He can't do anything evil except attracting military disasters."

The soldier grunted and walked forward slowly. After passing two streets, he didn't find anything unusual. He felt a little braver and walked a little faster. "How long will it take?"

"It's hard to say, it might take a few nights." Xu Chu gave himself some leeway.

Some of the later veterans remembered the words of King Shenxing, "You have to give Brother Gong an explanation before dawn."

"Try your best." Xu Chu said with a smile. He had already thought of something to say in his mind. When Si Wazi stopped near a temple or yamen, he said that Chi You's head had melted into the soil over the years. It would be best to dig it out. What, it can be used to debunk the truth. As long as there are no shrewd scholars in the Advent Army, they should be able to deceive it.

The soldier held a torch and looked back after walking a few steps. The veteran was dissatisfied and scolded: "This Mr. Xu told you not to think about anything. Why do you always look back? We will not abandon you."

"Then talk more and let me listen."

The veteran shook his head and chatted with other soldiers. Slowly his fear disappeared and he began to talk about trivial matters: whether there was enough food for the winter, whether there were enough clothes, whether his wife and children ate too much, whose son was marrying a wife but was not married. I can't afford three measures of grain as a betrothal gift...

Xu Chu listened while walking, and suddenly he was wandering around at night with a group of villagers.

Si Wazi didn't know the way and was unwilling to walk into an unfamiliar area. Unknowingly, he went back to the government office. After three times in a row, the veteran said: "Si Wazi, you are still restless. Why do you keep walking back? It's been so long. , there are still a lot of places we haven’t been to yet.”

"I didn't mean to do it. I just came back while walking. Maybe Chi You's head will be buried in the Yamen."

Siwazi said casually, but Xu Chu felt that this was an opportunity, so he stopped and let out a long hum.

The veteran immediately said: "Is this really this place?"

Xu Chu didn't answer, and stared at the Yamen for a while before asking, "Is this the center of Sang City?"

"Yes." The veteran replied, and the expressions of the other soldiers changed.

Most government offices are located in the middle of the city, but Xu Chu didn't mention it and nodded, as if he had just discovered this fact.

Si Wazi took a few steps back, moved Xu Chu to the front, and whispered: "Every time I come here, my legs feel weak. Is this considered a heartbeat?"

Xu Chu nodded again, still didn't speak, just watched, wanting to wait a little longer before letting the soldiers dig a hole in the house. Whatever they could dig was nothing, even a piece of stone or a piece of wood.

As a result, before he could speak, a scream came from the house.

More than a dozen soldiers had been waiting in fear for a long time, but they were all shaken by the scream. Ten of them fell down on the spot, and the remaining few were not more courageous, but were frozen in fear.

Xu Chu was especially surprised, but he immediately understood, "We are a step too late, Chi Youtou showed his power again." After that, he took a step and ran towards the house.

The soldiers were inspired and got up to catch up, but kept a distance and did not dare to surpass Xu Chu.

In the courtyard, Gong Fan's soldiers were confronting the other three Heavenly Kings. The screams came from a small leader. He was Gong Fan's nephew. He suddenly saw his uncle's head and screamed in surprise.

Du Gou raised his head with both hands. In the middle of his sentence, he saw Xu Chu running towards him and changed his words: "Brother Gong doesn't believe in ghosts and gods, so he will suffer retribution. If you don't believe it, ask him!"

Xu Chu stopped in the middle of the courtyard and found that everyone was looking at him. He took another look at the three heavenly kings and Gong Fan's head standing at the door of the official hall. He sighed and said, "Brother Gong really shouldn't have asked me to look for Chi You." head."

There were many people in the courtyard, but it was completely silent. The light from a few torches swayed in the wind, adding to the gloomy atmosphere. Even the three heavenly kings, who knew what was going on, were a little bit murmuring in their hearts.

Xu Chu turned around and said, "The ancient god is angry. It is not suitable to stay in this city for a long time. We should evacuate immediately and return to Hanzhou."

The first words were all fine, but the last four words angered Du Gousan, "Boy, why do you make the decision? Brother Gong is dead, and the World Coming Army in the city belongs to the three of us. When will we leave and where will we go? It’s up to us.”

Xu Chu handed over his hand and said, "I don't get what I asked for. The guards of this city change frequently and there are often bloody disasters. However, there are ordinary soldiers who can guard the city for a year or two. It is really a blessing for everyone in the city that King Du Tian is willing to take on this important task."

The man was killed by Du Gou San and the head was cut off by Du Gou San, but he had always been dubious as to whether there was Chi You's head in the city. When Xu Chu said this, his expression changed drastically and he immediately said: "I didn't say I wanted it." As the guard here...Ku Mie Tianwang is highly respected, and it is most appropriate for him to command this city."

Emperor Mu was originally the one who made plans, but he didn't want to steal the limelight. He immediately shook his head and said: "The King of Heaven will perform divine punishment on behalf of the sun and chop off the heads of unbelievers. The divine intention is very obvious. He wants you to command Brother Gong's soldiers. You don't have to." No matter what, both me and the Demon-Suppressing King support you."

"Yes, we support the Sun King." Yan Peiying agreed with Mu Tianzi's statement.

Du Gousan, still holding the head in his hand, suddenly regretted it and glanced at the other two kings hatefully. Then he turned his eyes and looked for someone to blame, "Xu Chu, you were the first to discover that Chi You's head was buried in the city. God's will should fall on you, I'm just doing a small favor. You come to command the army, and you can make arrangements after leaving Sangcheng."

Xu Chu also shook his head, "I am not a soldier of the Incarnation Army, I have no connection with Brother Gong, and I am a prisoner of the three heavenly kings. Who am I qualified to lead their army? Inappropriate, inappropriate."

Mu Tianzi, the King of Destroying Suffering, also felt that something was wrong and whispered: "King of the Sun, you can't..."

However, Du Gousan had made up his mind and ignored Emperor Mu. He strode up to Xu Chu, forced his head to him, and said loudly: "Xu Chu is the son-in-law of the King of the World. Just on this level, he I have a connection with all the descendants of the army. I killed Brother Gong, and there was a voice urging me to do it. But the person Chi You really chose was Xu Chu, and he could only take charge of this city temporarily. "

Xu Chu held his head in both hands and placed it gently on the ground. After standing up, he still shook his head and said, "Both King Du Tian and I are guests, how can we take care of the master's affairs? Even though Brother Gong is dead, all his subordinates are here, and there are trusted people among them. , can lead on your behalf..."

Du Gousan raised his eyebrows and looked at Gong Fan's soldiers in the courtyard, "Which of you wants to take over Brother Gong's position?"

Everyone was already in a panic. They were afraid of the ancient god Chiyou and the heavenly kings such as Du Gou. When they heard this question, no one dared to answer. Gong Fan's most trusted relatives and friends during his lifetime were all honest and thrifty people. They lived a hard life. They could, but the unified army could not and did not dare to do so. Therefore, they not only did not stand up, but quietly retreated.

The veteran said from behind the crowd: "Mr. Xu can be the leader. We will take everyone out of this city first."

Everyone nodded, and Du Gousan whispered to Xu Chu: "Don't refuse anymore, I haven't had enough killing tonight. When we divide the food in the city, it will be none of your business. Once the three of us are happy, I might give you a way to survive."

Xu Chu looked troubled and thought for a while before saying, "Okay, I'm only responsible for taking everyone out of Sangcheng. As for future matters, it's not my responsibility."

"That's true." Du Gousan turned around and walked back.

There were two groups of people in the courtyard, one group was the soldiers brought by the three Tianlai, with 20 or 30 people, and the other group was Gong Fan's subordinates, with 50 or 60 people.

At the same time that Du Gousan turned around, Xu Chu also walked towards Gong Fan's men.

Emperor Mu still felt that something was wrong, but he didn't like to show off, so he said to Du Gousan who was approaching: "Call Xu Chu back, don't let him..."

Du Gousan waved his hand and said with a smile: "He is not familiar with the place here, what tricks can he make? If he doesn't obey, I can chop off his head at any time."

Xu Chu came to Gong Fan's soldiers and bowed his hands, "Although it is only temporary, you are still a leader. Will you listen to my order and follow me to leave this place as soon as possible?"

Everyone nodded.

Xu Chu waved to the veteran, "You used to be Brother Gong's deputy, and now you are also my deputy."

"Huh? I...I..."

"Chi You only cares about the general, not his lieutenants."

"Oh, okay, I'll continue to be the deputy."

"Who else is Brother Gong's confidant?"

The veteran immediately pointed out that the two of them were close relatives of Gong Fan, and they were in a state of extreme panic.

Xu Chu said to the three "deputies": "It is not suitable to stay here for a long time. We will leave Sangcheng at dawn, but before that, we must avenge Brother Gong. If this revenge is not avenged, Chi You will not tolerate it."

Gong Fan's subordinates were all confused. Not far away, Du Gousan asked: "How will he avenge the people Chi You killed?"

Mu Tianzi's expression suddenly changed and he regretted it beyond words.