Chapter 122 Military Supervisor
As soon as the team passed Anlefang, Lu Yi received information from Yingshuang.
"Huh? The wife of my distant cousin came to seek refuge with her distant cousin?"
Lu Yi laughed loudly while shaking the small piece of paper in his hand: "What kind of luck do Bai Changkong's relatives have? First, a distant niece lost her parents and came to him for help, and now..."
Lu Yi's laughter suddenly stopped.
He looked at Lu Yu and whispered, "There must be someone behind Bai Changkong, right?"
He told Lu Yu about a fire that broke out in Bai Changkong's Lantian Garden last month, which killed several women with extremely powerful skills.
Lu Yu's eyes flickered, and he smiled leisurely: "This routine is quite interesting. Women? Well, whether it is Buddhism, Taoism, or Demonism, there are sects that are dominated by women, but they act so secretly... Let's go and ask Senior Brother Shi E and the others."
Bai family, blue garden.
That night, at the end of the deep corridor below the small building that burned down, a beautiful woman in a silk dress frowned as she looked at the underground hall that was originally beautifully decorated with rosewood and was mostly filled with construction waste.
"Palace Master, please forgive me. Your headquarters...really..." Bai Changkong bowed to the beautiful woman a little embarrassedly.
"Master, I think this matter is closely related to that handsome guy named Lu Yi. But I am such a smart person, but I still can't figure out how this fire started."
The long-legged beauty Bai Shuang grabbed the beautiful woman's arm and shook it gently: "That Lu Yi, he is tall, mighty, handsome, and has such a good skill... Why don't you take him in as your disciple and let him be your companion?"
Bai Shuang narrowed her eyes and smiled longingly: "When I enter the palace and bewitch the emperor, Lu Yu will secretly meet with me in the palace and become my lover. Oh, don't tell me how happy I will be."
"Nonsense." The beautiful woman gently patted Bai Shuang's cheek and chuckled, "Can you do whatever you want with the sect's plans? But, what about Lu Yu... Since you said so, I am a little interested."
The handsome young man who followed the beautiful woman in here and was nominally her son looked at Bai Shuang with a resentful look on his face.
"Never mind, it's just a place of business. I'm not someone who can't endure hardships." The beautiful woman sighed, "Just find a yard for me to stay in. This time, I think I'll have to stay in Gaojing for a long time."
"Bai Xingxing, tell me clearly the cause and effect of Bai Lu's transformation into a ghost."
A pair of beautiful long eyebrows raised, the air around them shook, and the sleeves of Bai Changkong and others fluttered. The terrible pressure made Bai Changkong, Bai Shuang, the handsome young man and others change color at the same time, and they staggered backwards.
"Sneaky? Evil? Haha, no matter what they are..."
The sound of footsteps could be heard. Bai Lang, who had been severely injured by Guisui last month and had suffered great damage to his vitality, and was still sickly with a blue-gray face, rushed in at a trot.
"Disciple Bai Lang, greetings to the Palace Master." Bai Lang's eyes seemed to be coated with honey, sweeping over the beautiful woman's face and body.
The beautiful woman obviously enjoyed Bai Lang's gaze. She looked at Bai Lang and said with a smile, "The Paradise Palace is the most carefree and happy sect. I, as a disciple of this palace, never pay attention to worldly etiquette and laws. From now on, there is no need to be so polite."
Bai Changkong smiled a little awkwardly.
In culture and education, he Bai Changkong is famous for his "etiquette".
However, the sect to which he belonged just scoffed at "etiquette and laws".
This, this, this, how should Bai Changkong deal with this?
Bai Lang straightened up and said with a face full of resentment: "The Palace Master is the most tolerant, and I understand that. Hey, our family has been bullied, so please help us, Palace Master!"
In the front yard and lobby of the Bai family, a senior official in a purple robe was sitting on a chair with his legs crossed, drinking tea leisurely.
Outside the lobby door, at the bottom of the stairs, a team of officers and soldiers of the city defense army, dressed in distinctive armor and with a solemn aura, stood solemnly. Leading them was a general who was over eight feet tall, wearing golden armor and a red cloak. He was releasing his enormous aura unscrupulously. As Yuan Gang circulated, the shrill sound of swords breaking through the air could be faintly heard beside him.
Bai Changkong coughed lightly and came out from behind the screen with Bai Lang.
Seeing the purple-robed official, Bai Changkong hurriedly bowed and said, "It turns out to be Lord Ran."
Ran Yin, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War of Dayin, was also not from a family of culture and education. He was a capable man promoted by Moro Xiu. He managed the affairs of the Ministry of War in an orderly manner.
In particular, Ran Yin was very good at economics. Under his operation, all officials in the Ministry of War, big and small, had a good income. Therefore, he was very popular in the Ministry of War and received unanimous support.
Ran Yin's face was devoid of any smile. He put down the teacup in his hand, stood up, and bowed to Bai Changkong: "Master Bai, here is the conscription order issued by the Ministry of War and sealed by the Prime Minister. Master Bai's sons, please accept the order?"
"Conscription?" Bai Changkong's pupils condensed and he looked at Ran Yin in horror.
"Conquer!" Ran Yin looked at Bai Changkong expressionlessly, "I've heard that Lord Bai's nine sons have the character of ancient sages, they are both good at literature and martial arts, they can fight on horseback and keep the people at ease when they are off horseback. The rebellion in Anping Prefecture is a good opportunity for you sons to contribute to the country."
"The vanguard army to quell the rebellion is about to set out, and the nine Bai Gongzi have been recruited to serve as the army's chief clerks and secretaries."
Ran Yin looked at the sky outside and said calmly, "The military situation is urgent and cannot be delayed. The vanguard army will set out this evening. Please follow me, the nine Bai masters, and go to the Ministry of War to sign up. Otherwise, delaying the military situation will be a capital crime!"
Bai Changkong's eyes widened, and a gurgling sound kept coming from his throat.
Ran Yin looked at Bai Changkong with a bit of pity: "Even if Lord Bai vomits blood and dies now, the nine Bai masters will have to go to the battlefield. After all, the Prime Minister has used the seal, and the military department has issued the document, which gives them the privilege of 'taking away the affection and using them'. If the nine Bai masters want to keep vigil for Lord Bai and show their filial piety, they will have to wait until they return from the battlefield before they can do so."
Bai Changkong's face twitched.
He gritted his teeth and stared at Ran Yin. "Lord Ran, we are somewhat friendly. Can you tell me frankly whether this conscription order was advocated by that old bastard Zhu Song?"
Ran Yin drooped his eyelids and said nothing.
Bai Changkong gritted his teeth and waved behind him. Then he heard footsteps. After a while, the beautiful woman who was as beautiful as a peony and full of rich and sweet aura came out quickly with a tray.
On the tray was a thick stack of white deer coins.
Bai Changkong pointed to the stack of Bailu coins.
Ran Yin was silent for a while, then suddenly smiled. He handed a document to Bai Changkong, unceremoniously rolled up the stack of Bailu money, and stuffed it into his sleeve neatly.
"Master Bai, I don't know what misunderstanding there is between you and Zhu Jijiu."
"But you can't write two articles with one stroke. A gentleman should value harmony. If Lord Bai can resolve the misunderstanding with Zhu Jijiu in time, I think the nine Bai gentlemen will be able to return safely and make achievements."
Bai Changkong's face twitched violently.
Resolve misunderstandings?
How to resolve it?
Did Bai Changkong help Zhu Song give birth to a son?
Zhu Song's family had only one heir for several generations, but Zhu Yu died tragically at the hands of Bai Lu. How can such hatred be resolved?
Ever since Zhu Yu's sudden death, Bai Changkong has been cautious, fearing that Zhu Song would take revenge.
As a result, Zhu Song's revenge was so vicious.
He recruited his nine sons and sent them to Anping Prefecture to quell the rebellion.
Anping Prefecture was the Zhu family's base camp. The nine sons, Bai Lang, Bai Xi, and Bai Qiong, went to Anping Prefecture. Wouldn't they be at the mercy of others? Maybe they would die in battle that day, and die in a neat and orderly manner!
"Zhu Song!" Bai Changkong gritted his teeth.
"Brother, why should you worry?" The beautiful woman smiled very sweetly: "It is a great thing to be with the army and serve the country. If you are worried about the safety of the nine nephews, why not send some capable servants to accompany them?"
The beautiful woman said leisurely, "Brother is usually kind to others, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness. I think they will also do their best on the battlefield to protect the nine nephews. Maybe they can even make achievements and win a noble title."
Ran Yin smiled slightly and said nothing.
Make achievements?
Haha, it’s true that women have no talent. This woman is beautiful and has beautiful thoughts.
Bai Changkong was so overjoyed that he almost danced with joy - the beautiful woman said this, obviously intending to use the power of the sect to protect Bai Lang and others.
Haha, with the power of the Great Joy Sect, which is the paradise where heaven and earth meet, what does a mere Zhu Song, a mere culture and education, and a mere battlefield conquest mean?
Bai Changkong smiled calmly and bowed to Ran Yin: "In that case, the Bai family will obey your orders."
Ran Yin's smile froze, and he looked Bai Changkong up and down - I didn't realize that you, Bai Changkong, have such a "loyal and patriotic" heart?
On the bank of King Kong Creek, Lu Yi and others were about to cross the small bridge to go to the villa in the mountains to meet up with Shi E and others.
Along the way, Lu Yu explained to Lu Yi in detail the origins of the three sects, three temples and three Zen monasteries in Buddhism today, as well as the inheritance, characteristics, style and methods of each sect.
More than a dozen huge white cranes descended from the sky, and a group of young eunuchs nimbly jumped off from the backs of the white cranes. A young eunuch in purple clothes nimbly rushed in front of Lu Yi, holding up a purple imperial edict scroll with both hands.
"Lord Tianyang, Lord Tianyang, His Majesty's decree, the Queen Mother and the General both attached instructions, and used the seal - the Ministry of War is sending a large army to quell the rebellion in Anping Prefecture. You are ordered to select 30,000 elite soldiers from the Yulin Army and the Imperial Guards, and to supervise the 10,000 elite guards of the Palace Guards to serve as military supervisors for this battle."
Swallowing his saliva, the young eunuch looked at Lu Yi with envy and flattered him, "Your Majesty's trust in Lord Tianyang is beyond words. The imperial edict states that any general who is not doing well in a battle can be executed first and reported later, and you can deal with him at will."
Lu Yu and Lu Yu glanced at each other quickly.
Lu Yu suddenly laughed out loud: "Great, great, Brother Wu, it seems that His Majesty wants to use you. I told you that you have great potential, and it is possible that you can even surpass the lineage of Duke Lai!"
"Well, in that case, you should take your two brothers with you to Anping Prefecture."
"Your two brothers have been training with me in Beijie City for several years. They are both very skilled. They can help you in battle, as they are your brothers!"
Lu Yi smiled and nodded, "That's perfect."