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The light trembled slightly, and the momentary dimness was reflected on the window paper.Luo Ping raised his head subconsciously, looked at the lamp, and his heart trembled.

He picked out the wick, but seeing that the light was still not bright, he added some oil.

This lamp has been burning for three days and three nights, and he has never let it go out. Even if he is busy with business and needs to leave, he will let the servants help to look after it.Probably due to psychological effects, he always felt that it would be a bad omen if the light went out.

Zhou Tang and the others went there for a few days, and someone would come back to report the situation every day, so that Luo Ping also had a general understanding of Fang Jin's revised battle plan.This made Luo Ping very gratified. Anyway, Zhou Tang knew that someone was worried about him, so he would pay more attention to his own safety.

In the past few days, the palace has been claiming that the prince has gone on a trip to Gouliang, and that everything will be handled by Butler Cheng, who will then be handed over to Luo Ping who is in Nanshan.

Looking through the file in front of him again, Luo Ping frowned.

Last night, Steward Cheng sent a report about Deputy Envoy Yao Pengfei and Yao, saying that he had left for the capital yesterday to vindicate a corruption case involving the Yue Palace some time ago.

Sue imperial court... It seems that Yang Zhizhou finally couldn't bear it anymore, and sent his henchmen to save himself.

That Yao Pengfei was originally a student of Yang Qiyun, and after he became an official, he has been following him. He is upright and upright, and has been praised by the people for several years.It's just that Yao Pengfei is a person who accepts death. He thinks that Yang Zhizhou is a benefactor. No matter what kind of evidence others present to expose Yang Zhizhou's scandal, he will not believe it.This time, in order to stand out for his mentor, he did not hesitate to travel thousands of miles to the capital to visit Wang Yipeng in front of the Holy Master.

Luo Ping casually sketched on the file, and suddenly stretched his brows.

What kind of strategy should be used for any person, and for such a person who values ​​affection and righteousness, one should use affection to subdue him.

The next day, Luo Ping first listened to the report on Zhou Tang's progress, did some mental calculations, and then assigned Cheng Butler a task: send someone to stop Yao Pengfei.

"Mr. Luo, do you mean to bring him back and ground him?" Steward Cheng always paid attention to details.

"No, don't confront him head-on." Luo Ping said, "Before the day after tomorrow, just stop his way to Xiaojing Village and let him divert to Minshan."

"Minshan? That's not the prince..."

"Exactly." A gust of wind blew open the half-closed window, Luo Ping gathered his sleeves to protect the flickering lights, "It depends on whether our Yue King can really achieve multiple things with one stroke and conquer the hearts of the people."

In the past, the reply from the little master was always very short, such as "very consolation", "guard against arrogance", and "best of luck", but the reply Zhou Tang received today was much, much longer, and it was so long that Zhou Tang was very happy: "Fang Jin, did you see that the little master is willing to say a few more words to me!"

Fang Jin glanced at the reply, and counted on his fingers pretendingly: "Min, Shan, Jiu, Yao. Please also tell me, what did he say to you, and where are the few words you said?"

Zhou Tang said confidently: "There are two more words, this is progress. Didn't you see it? The little master entrusted me with something, which shows that he trusts me. As long as I do things well, he will definitely praise me when I go back. , and then I can strike while the iron is hot to appease him."

Fang Jin didn't bother to care about his rogue-like optimism, and picked up a stack of Zhou Tang's leftovers to reply: "His words are too little, is it because he is angry with you, or has he always been like this?"

Zhou Tang curled his lips: "He has always been like this. What he left for me in the past was as short as possible, and he never conveyed his feelings to me in the pen. Fang Jin, you have a very good saying. Yes, he is too indifferent, as if he has suppressed all thoughts, why do you think he is?"

"..." Fang Jin didn't know how to answer.

He suddenly thought of the story Luo Ping told about the plot of the man being forced to death by three counts of felony crimes. Although it seems unbelievable to apply it to Zhou Tang and Luo Ping, "I don't think he is There is no enthusiasm, but you dare not deliver it easily."

Moths to the flame.Knowing that he would be burned to death by the flames, he hid himself in the dark and kept circling and revolving around the flames from a distance.

"I'll let him deliver, and I'll never let him down."

Fang Jin looked at Zhou Tang's serious profile, but didn't answer.After all, no one can say for sure whether that moth will plunge into it again in the end.

"Little master is really lucky, the time is really just right." Zhou Tang closed the secret report, full of ambition.

The progress in the past few days has been very smooth. After several frictions and fights, the bandits under the leadership of the Nanshan Bandit and the Red Scarf Village have reached a point where they are on the verge of breaking out.

Tonight is the time when the arranged "cargo" passes through Minshan Mountain, and it is also the time for them to have a final showdown.

And the little master also lured Yao Pengfei to stay overnight in the village at the foot of Minshan Mountain. This scene of "the king of Yue on the return trip stepped forward to save the villagers from fire and water, and saved the political opponents regardless of previous suspicions" was staged.

Zhou Tang beckoned to Ting Ting: "Let's do as we have arranged before. You are of the same stature as me, so you will replace me as the follower of Fang Zhaizhu. Now I want to restore my status as a prince and go to recruit people." People's hearts are broken!"

Ting Ting rolled his eyes at him: "Seeing how anxious you are, how much you want to claim credit in front of Mr. Luo! I really don't want to talk to you, an idiot!"

Having said that, Ting Ting changed into Zhou Tang's costume as a follower, and when Zhou Tang returned to the handsome Yue Wang, he patted him on the shoulder and said awkwardly: "Don't die, that's really embarrassing and embarrassing!" .”

Zhou Tang was in a good mood: "I accept your good words!"

That night, the Minshan Mountain was full of flames. It was the camp of the branch of the Red Scarf Village led by the leader of the Nanshan bandits.

Hundreds of villagers in the village at the foot of the mountain witnessed the fight between bandits and bandits, and they were in dire straits for a while, not knowing what to do.Yao Pengfei, who was staying here, was also frightened by this sudden incident, his legs trembling.

A group of merchants passing by here showed great fear. The boss asked the martial artists to guard their "goods" in a chattering voice. He burst into tears: "It is said that bandits in Yuezhou are rampant, I have seen it today! I only hate that the governor of Yuezhou is a mediocre official, and let the bandits be so rampant!"

In the chaos, the Nanshan bandits and the red scarf bandits approached the village one after the other. At this moment, a group of people descended from the sky.The first person was riding a black horse and wearing a brocade embroidered suit. Who is it if it is not the King of Yue?

Someone among the villagers shouted loudly: "It's the King of Yue! The King of Yue has come to save us!"

Someone also said anxiously: "But the king of Yue only brought so few people with him, it's not easy to protect himself, how can we talk about saving people?"

Zhou Tang's figure was agile, and in the sound of clanging, his valiant and heroic demeanor caught the eyes of everyone present: "Bold gangsters, how dare you disturb my people! Even if I, Zhou Tang, try my best, I will never let you succeed!"

Ting Ting, who was in the Mercedes-Benz, made a nauseous motion: "Master, don't you think he's overacted?"

Fang Jin smiled and said: "It's okay, it's okay, the people love to watch this."

The sword in Zhou Tang's hand was out of its sheath, and he was able to withstand Ting Ting's slash at Yao Pengfei. Then, as if he had just discovered it, he said in surprise, "Hey? Isn't this Deputy Yao? Why are you here?"

Yao Pengfei opened his mouth and became dumb, thinking that this game is over, if he meets Zhizhou's deadly enemy, how can he survive?

Unexpectedly, Zhou Tang said loudly: "Hurry up and hide in a safe place, follow this king's bodyguard, he will keep you safe!"

Yao Pengfei murmured: "I...you, why are you..."

Zhou Tang smiled: "You and I have little grievances. Mr. Yao is an upright and honest official. He can be called the pillar of the country. He really shouldn't die here."

Yao Pengfei gave him a complicated look, gritted his teeth, and wept while running for his life.

After Yao Pengfei was settled, Zhou Tang followed the original plan to lure the enemy into the Minshan Canyon. In the chaos, several Nanshan bandits also helped him block the attacks of many red scarf bandits.

After successfully stopping the pursuers in the falling stone formation, everything was basically settled.

Only Fang Jin pretended to flee in front, and Zhou Tang pretended to chase after him.

When the moon was full in the canyon, Zhou Tang turned his horse's head, admiring his victory in the first battle, feeling very happy in his heart.

Just wait until dawn to win and return to the cottage, and then return to the palace with a reputation!

Yet at the same time—

There was a muffled pop, and the surroundings of the table were plunged into darkness, causing Luo Ping to pause in shock.

There was no wind tonight, but the lights went out inexplicably.

The wick gave off a smell of residual smoke, and Luo Ping's wrist holding the pen trembled slightly, and drops of thick ink fell, ruining the whole article.

It took him a while to react, and he relit the lamp oil, and kept silent for a while.

Suddenly he got up and put on his clothes, and hurriedly called his servants: "Prepare your horse! Go down the mountain!"

Minshan Canyon.

"King Yue is so courageous! My village head is here to give you a great gift!"

The voice sounded when Zhou Tang relaxed his vigilance the most.

When the cold arrow pierced his body, after being astonished, the first thing that came to mind was not resignation of life and death, not the failure of a great cause, but Luo Ping's regretful and distressed expression.

The severe pain brought him a moment of absent-mindedness, and a mess of thoughts flooded him.

——There is no need to pretend to be pitiful this time, the little master will definitely not be angry with me again.

—as long as that light stays on for me, I'll go back to him.

——Like a moth following a fire, death will die by his side.

——Yes, that’s all I can do.