Mountains and seas can be flat

"Clan chief Fang, would you like to help me build a peaceful and prosperous world?" Xia Zhongkang asked with a smile.His gentle smile appearance is so friendly.Fang Zheng was able to see the essence, but felt nauseated for a while.Being in a dangerous place and the situation is unknown is not the time to play your temper, but you can't easily compromise.He had to play witty and stall for time until he figured out what was going on at Zifeng's side and what was going on with Yijun before he could decide on the next step.

"If I just answered you directly, it would seem too casual." Fang Zheng shook his head and said, "Qinglongling is a small place. I don't have many ethnic groups, my territory is small, and I don't have many warriors, and my equipment is even more limited. But Even if this is the case, I still rely on my own luck and ability to accumulate little by little. Rabbits will bite people when they are in a hurry. What King Xia Zhu wants is not the kind of alliance that is perfunctory and promised. What can I give Xia Zhu? , What can Xia Zhu give me. Let's talk less politely and discuss more sincerely." Fang Zheng said it very honestly, only in this way can the delay be effective.At least Zhongkang will sit down and talk to him.In the process, there may be a chance to use the Baiwu Yaoci to find clues and further break the situation.

"Patriarch Fang is really humble. You are not a rabbit eager to bite someone. Even if the dragon is gone, there is still such a big Bingyi in the lake. The territory is not small. It means that Zu Jiang is not you now It’s like dominating. You also have the throat of Badian’s entrance and exit. After the waterway is restored, your geography is the most convenient. Therefore, between Yanglun and Qinglongling, it’s really worth talking about.” Xia Zhongkang continued to compare with a smile A "please" gesture, inviting the party to sign up for the seat.The banquet furnishings in the palace have been set up. There are complete sets of jade cups, plates, jue, and 罍, which contain meat, soup, wine, vegetables, fruits, and beans, all of which have been carefully prepared.There are also large-mouthed jade jars, jade tripods, and copper pots as high as a person on the ground, which are cooking utensils for entertaining officials.Now less people don't use it.

Xia Zhongkang and Fang Zheng sat on both sides of the square jade table.There are twelve positions in one circle.He waved Soran to sit down too.Others stood around the long table.Fang Zheng is about five meters away from Xia Zhongkang, which will not hinder the transmission of the voice, but it will not be able to attack immediately.There are also warriors guarding Fang Zheng's surroundings.In addition, Fang Zheng felt that the shadows in the house, the roof, behind the door, and everywhere were full of people.It may be the elite of the armored service or the Flying Badger Army.Fang Zheng couldn't provoke Xia Zhongkang to make a sudden move when his mind was agitated like he hijacked Solan in Yongjie.

"Before that, I want to tell Patriarch Fang something interesting." Xia Zhongkang said with a smile, "When you instigated Zu Jiang and took down the Great Lord, although you quickly controlled the civil strife, it did not affect the border defense. .We, Xiazhu, have been confronting each other at the 'Yongguan' bordering Zujiang all the year round. There is a natural barrier, and we won't take advantage if the defense is not disrupted. But after that, we have been monitoring the 'Yongguan' all the time."

"Of course I know this. Xia Zhu's army has never left the border of Ziguan." Fang Zheng said indifferently.For Zu Jiang's internal affairs, he appointed Zhan Nujiao as an agent. Jiao had no military power or cohesion, and only maintained operations according to the distribution system.Zu Jiang has the nine-tailed beast ancestor and the big lynx to establish a deterrent, and this deterrent covenant is maintained in Fang Zheng's hands.He also reminded Jiao Jiao thousands of times that the layout of the border must be maintained.It is necessary to change defenses on time to maintain sufficient combat power of the army.

Xia Zhongkang raised his wine glass to Fang Zheng: "Try it, Diliang, you don't usually use it to make wine in the south." Diliang is sorghum, and indeed there are more in the north.Seeing that Fang Zheng had no intention of drinking, Xia Zhongkang said again, "Forget it, I don't understand, you probably don't have the heart to eat and drink. I know you sent that kind of big cat to dig a tunnel to the south in order to make things easier for the people of Zujiang. Bordering Qinglongling, the idea is very good. But the people are such an existence - if there is no fear and deterrence, they will not try their best. In the past two years, our spies have been ambushing in the pass, inquiring about their thoughts, Knowing that the better off the people in other parts of Zujiang are, the more unbalanced those who are forced to be stationed in the bitter cold area will feel. If we incite them again, what will be the result?"

Fang Zheng said coldly: "It seems that the incitement was not successful, otherwise you would not be able to sit down and listen to me."

"A piece of fragile jade will not break once hit once, but it will break if hit several times. Patriarch Fang, instead of letting the people guard hard, endure physical and mental suffering. As long as it is merged into the territory of Xiazhu, there is no need for Chen Bing there. Anyone can live a happy life." On a good day, you won’t go to war to kill people. Isn’t this the best solution?” Xia Zhongkang drank his jade cup in one gulp, “Otherwise, over the years, the barrier will always be broken, and the army will lay down and bleed. I really don’t want to Like that."

Fang Zheng thought to himself, the persuasion to show him those rich production materials just now failed, and now he starts to threaten with force? "When Xiazhu invaded Zujiang, eight hundred red-clothed enemies and ten thousand troops are still circulating. Commander Pang Meng was also blinded by the then commander of Kunxiu camp. Now there are more than [-] people in Zujiang. In a place of bitter cold, it is human nature to work hard and complain. But when the homeland is invaded, of course there are more people who want to defend her than those who want to be lazy. If it is only for their own comfortable life without working, such people would have chosen differently way. Isn't it?"

"Choice?" Xia Zhongkang was stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "The words of the patriarch Fang are really fresh. Within the four realms, in order to survive, what choice do we have? Can we choose where we were born? If we have a bite, we will not be harmed. Ordinary people have asked for it all. People who stay in Yanguan may not like that place, but there is no other place to go; people who join the army are not necessarily good at fighting, just to survive. So I said, after knowing the ancestors After Jiang Nanbian has a better life, Ziguan will be destroyed without attacking. The spirit of wanting to defend the homeland that the patriarch Fang said... Sorry, I am the king of Xiazhu, but I dare not rely on it. The people of Xiazhu, they will not spontaneously resist, and will not take the initiative to fight for this country. They consume food, and if they are not properly controlled, they will be lazy and will not farm, collect, or weave. My army will starve and freeze. This is the real crisis in Xiazhu. I have been avoiding it all the time. Now it seems that you will soon resolve this crisis on the Zujiang border."

Fang Zheng thought, this is the reason why Xia Zhongkang wants to tame the people into "cattle and sheep" to work obediently for production.This is also the reason why the Flying Badger Army's high-pressure assassination methods can account for half of the army. "So? You threatened me. You just wanted me to give in unconditionally. You didn't kill me directly. Because you knew the lessons learned from Badian. I was not in Qinglongling at that time. Hundreds of python kings invaded, Qinglongling resisted desperately, and finally I killed You can't figure out why Qinglongling can resist and persist. You are afraid that after you kill me, you will still have to invest dozens of times in the bloody battle of the army to take it there. So you scare me, don't you?"

Xia Zhongkang frowned, this was the moment when he finally took off his mask to show his true expression, although it was immediately covered up by a well-trained smile, "Talking to smart people is fast. There are ten witches on Yu Yi's side, and they will observe the starry sky to create Organs can communicate with beasts, and their saintess singing and dancing can also attract luan birds. These are all abilities related to the spirit. The Yu Dynasty split, and Lord Boyi and Gaotao took away these abilities. Grandmother was born in the Tushan family , also had a relationship with the ancestor of the nine-tailed beast. Unfortunately, the Dengbei clan was in office at that time and cut off this connection. Later, my father and king did not succeed. The Fengshan Clan who supports Xia Zhu is good at assassination and organ arrangement, and doesn't have too many beast taming skills. Xia Zhu has not been able to unify the four realms for a long time, because he lacks the ability to control beasts. As for patriarch Fang, who controls The ability of the human spirit is even less.”

Fang Zheng was taken aback, Xia Zhongkang thought that the reason why those people in Qinglongling fought bloody to defend their homeland was because they were controlled by some ability of their own?While admiring the imagination of the monarch, he was also very helpless.When it comes to trying to control the mind, Xia Zhu, the two brother monarchs, did a little more.Taikang perfected the four witch spirit system, brainwashing people every day regardless of the world, and only need to obey the will of the gods.Zhongkang subtly made people cautious, timid and obedient.But letting them do it is a kind of "negative suppression".It is impossible to strengthen the subjective initiative of "people actively love and defend their homeland" under high pressure.So they feel that the behavior of the ethnic groups in Qinglongling is incredible.Considering that Fang Zheng has Long and Bingyi, he also thinks that he has the ability to control people's spirits.

Xia Zhongkang wanted this ability.Fang Zheng understood.

Fang Zheng is indeed very provocative, whether it is to dilute the hatred between Lian Zifeng and the local residents, and fabricate the religious rhetoric of the gods' execution of prisons and the seeds of good and evil, or he wants the Qigong people to create lethal machines to fight against enemies several times The rhetoric, or the rhetoric he used to encourage the army and the people to eliminate Xiangliu in Yongjie.But it is like water, which is good for all things; it is also like wind, moist but silent; they all follow the trend, they are all really reasonable, and they are all profound explanations for their safer and better life.It's not brainwashing, it's enlightenment.This is an effect that no power will or any high-pressure policy can achieve.It is simply impossible to "control".

——Your grandfather spent his whole life in water control, but unfortunately, you don't understand the truth he condensed all his life.Fang Zheng didn't say it, the water should not be blocked but must be channeled, especially the situation of the people.But he will not say bluntly, "Of course I don't have this ability."This is one of the bargaining chips with Xia Zhongkangxu and the snake, use it well.However, his plan was almost interrupted in the next moment.Solan, who had been silently listening to their conversation, suddenly interrupted:

"There is no such thing." Solan looked at Fang Zheng with a complicated expression, "Controlling people's spirits... There is no such thing in the world. The leader of the Chinese clan does not control people's spirits. But I admit that he is really good at persuading People. But it’s also a matter of fact. It’s impossible to do it once and for all.”

Fang Zheng has not explained yet.Xia Zhongkang's expression turned cold, his eyes that were always gentle towards Solan darkened a bit, and then he showed a mask-like smile, "Suolan, you are tired. Don't force yourself to talk, just eat and drink."

"Master! If you think that way, you will be deceived by Fang Zheng!" Solan said anxiously.

Xia Zhongkang slapped the table, and finally there was a blue vein between his brows, and finally he looked very sad, "...don't you understand? I don't want to make it so clear. Suo Lan, my heart hurts after losing you. Since Patriarch Fang I've already sent you away, you have to understand the general situation, don't always embarrass him. What will I do if I can't protect you at that time, it will depend on yourself in the future."

Fang Zheng frowned as he listened to the cauldron being thrown directly at him. Ever since he met and chatted with Xia Zhongkang, it was always Xia Zhongkang who unilaterally threw Suo Lan out to him.When did I take Solan away again, and I still pretended to be heartbroken here, as if Fang Zheng had become a villain.If you use the words of later generations to describe it, it is such a prosperous white lotus.

Since Fang Zheng made the bet with Solan, of course he couldn't take the blame.But he originally planned to take the opportunity to pick up the loopholes, divide Xia Zhongkang and Suo Lan, and recruit her to his camp. It would be unwise to directly refuse.So Fang Zheng also slapped the table, "Xia Zhongkang, you are not a man." He sneered, "If your heart hurts, grab it back. You are the king of Xia Zhu, and I am the leader of a small tribe. You can't protect me if you want to." ?Who dares to touch your woman? You were so fierce just now that you threatened me with a large army, and wanted me to reveal some mind control ability. Why, Commander Soran is not worthy of your threat to me with an army? So it is still mine. Ability is more important than who she belongs to. I am afraid that she will hate you, so I deliberately look sad, come on, what kind of man is it?"

Xia Zhongkang's expression froze, and then he sighed again, "I don't care what Patriarch Fang says. I won't be angry with you. There are so many people, it is really more important than personal feelings. Suo Lan and I grew up, and she understands me."

In the history of later generations, a king in Europe did similar things, sending women out again and again in exchange for land.If Xia Zhongkang is a villain outright, he would say that I just want to exchange your Fang Zheng's ability with a woman.Fang Zheng also respected him for being so bad.This hypocritical righteousness is really disgusting.

"Okay, Commander, your monarch is a saint who cares about all people and disregards personal feelings." Fang Zheng smiled sarcastically at Suo Lan, "You kindly reminded him not to be deceived, but he was eager to throw you away instead. From now on, it will be up to you Well, it’s okay to continue sacrificing for his ideals. But he sent you to me, and it’s too embarrassing for me not to. I will bring you back to Qinglongling, anyway, your monarch also believes that I can control the spirit. In the future Just do it yourself." This was very clear, even if Suo Lan wanted to serve Xia Zhongkang secretly in the future, he would be wary of her being controlled by Fang Zheng.

Suo Lan's hands and feet were cold, and looking at Xia Zhongkang, she opened her mouth to speak, with a complicated expression, and finally couldn't say a word, because even at this moment, what she said might have the imprint of "being controlled by Fang Zheng".Suo Lan stared at Xia Zhongkang's gentle expression that hadn't changed for thousands of years. She often couldn't understand it, but now she suddenly understood it.Her eyes turned dark——I never expected how important I was to you, even if I sacrificed for an important righteousness.But in fact my body and mind are still reserved for you, but you already think that he has taken both my body and my mind.This game really lost the bet.Solan felt that his twenty years of life suddenly turned into a puddle of empty blood, filled his mouth full of bitterness and sprayed it from his throat, and then passed out beside the long table.

"Hey, a famous general and a beautiful woman, her heart is like fire. My heart hurts." Fang Zheng looked at Xia Zhongkang and asked his attendants to take Suo Lan down to take good care of him. Fang Zheng said, "Since I have received a great gift, I should return a little gift to the monarch. Is it just that kind of ability..." Fang Zheng dragged his tone, "If you learn it and control everyone back, wouldn't I be at a disadvantage?"

"Small sincerity, of course there are other things." Xia Zhongkang smiled and continued to practice Tai Chi, "Also, I have to thank Patriarch Fang for bringing Lian Zifeng over."

Fang Zheng thought that this guy started talking to himself again, when did he agree to Zifeng's confrontation?But if it is true from Yi Jun, it will be very difficult.At this time, a servant came to report back, "Lord Peng Meng is back."

"Okay, please come here directly. Patriarch Fang also wants to know about Yijun and Lian."

Before the words fell, there was only the sound of weapons clashing outside, followed by the clang of armor colliding, and the clatter of kneeling.Fang Zheng used his sensitive hearing to distinguish carefully. At the beginning, there was an attendant in the distance who was blocking, "Master Pengmeng, you can't directly——" In the middle, another servant shouted, "My lord, please come in."

Along the way, there was the sound of warriors kneeling down, which should be the flying badger troops on duty.There was another dissonant sound of being forced to kneel after a fight.It should be the flying badger army suppressing the warriors of the armored army. Fang Zheng's ears even heard a few low-pitched "Kneel! Your armored commander has been given to that man!" You must kneel!" There were countless rustling sounds in the dark in conjunction with those suppressed.Fang Zheng found that there were more ambushes than he imagined. Thanks to their internal strife, Fang Zheng was able to roughly grasp the position.However, there should be some in the dark that have not been exposed.

In the end, Fang Zheng heard a majestic and old voice, "The monarch and the guests are still inside, what a shame to make a fuss here! Take them all back to me!"

Those discordant armor pieces and chain sounds gradually faded away, and Fang Zheng could hear that some armored warriors should be taken away.Some of those who stayed did not dare to be disrespectful to Pangmeng.Before the person arrived, Fang Zheng had already heard the sound of the collision of the copper blades covering his body, the sword and the longbow polished by diamond grinding wheels getting louder and louder.

Turning into the hall was a gray-haired, energetic old man, tall and tall, with a chiseled face and a serious expression.He is wearing Xiazhu's best warrior armor all over his body, and each piece of armor is mixed with emery and jade, which has excellent protection and is also bright and bright.One of his eyes has a gray scar from the cheekbone to the bridge of the nose, and the other eye is bright and cold. Fang Zheng smelled a strong killing intent after just one glance. These are hands that have killed too many people. Eyes that have seen too much death.

Pang Meng saluted Xia Zhongkang, then turned to Fang Zheng, and smiled coldly.He was caught off guard and shot suddenly, a dagger flashing with a quenched blue cold light shot towards Fang Zheng.At the same time, all corners of the surroundings shot Fang Zheng with short-distance, steady and accurate poisonous arrows at the same time.At that moment, Fang Zheng caught a glimpse of the changes in Pang Meng's eyes scanning Xia Zhongkang and Fang Zheng in turn.Fang Zheng suddenly felt that in his eyes, Xia Zhongkang was a child, and Fang Zheng was a stumbling block that needed to be kicked away.