Monarch of Evernight: Seventy-four directions (additional updates on the 180th floor)

bsp; Seeing that no one was disobeying, Qianye's eyes fell on Zhao Guanwei again. Dongyue gave him a slight pick, and he flew hundreds of meters like a cloud and mist, fell heavily out of the camp gate, and spurted several mouthfuls of blood.

Qianye no longer paid attention to Zhao Guanwei, but said to the soldiers: "Everyone lines up to assemble. Those who fail to do so within the specified time will be dealt with according to military law."

After giving the order, an officer took out his whistle and used the Force to blow three short and one long rapid whistle sounds. Suddenly the military camp was boiling with excitement. Soldiers poured out from every corner of the camp and rushed to the playground. In an instant, they formed two neat squares. The elite of Zhao clan's private army can be seen from the speed of gathering, which is much faster than the main army of the empire.

After all the soldiers were assembled and lined up, Qianye just nodded, pointed at a young soldier casually, and asked him to take him to the general's tent. He left the two battalions of soldiers on the playground without giving any further orders. .

Without orders from the commander-in-chief, according to military regulations, these soldiers could not go anywhere or move at all. They could only stand quietly on the playground.

Qianye entered the big tent, as if he had completely forgotten the two battalions of soldiers on the playground, and no orders were given.

It was late at night in the blink of an eye, and the soldiers of the two battalions stood for almost ten hours. Although the soldiers of Zhao Clan were far from tired due to their fighting strength, they could not help but feel agitated and uneasy in their hearts. However, they also knew that this was Qianye's intention to punish him for disobeying military orders, and it was possible even if he had to stand there until dawn.

At this moment, several of Zhao Xuanji's soldiers walked into the camp, went straight into the tent, and said to Qianye: "The Duke of Youguo has an order, ordering you to go and see him immediately."

After Qianye heard this, he put down the map in his hand, stood up and left with his soldiers. After a moment, he stood in front of Zhao Xuanji.

At this moment, Zhao Xuanji was not dealing with military affairs as usual, but was playing with a complicated tea set. When he saw Qianye coming in, he raised his hand to let him sit down, put another teacup in front of him, and then picked it up himself. Tea cup, savor it carefully.

It was so quiet in the tent that you could hear the embroidery needles falling on the ground, and only the heat and the fragrance of tea filled the air. Duke Youguo didn't speak, and Qianye didn't speak either, just sitting quietly.

Zhao Xuanji drank this cup of tea for half an hour before finishing it. He gently put down the tea cup, raised his eyes and glanced at Qianye, and said: "Guan Wei is a fierce general. He went to the battlefield as soon as he became an adult. He stayed on the front line of the Western Continent for more than ten years. He killed countless enemies and accumulated numerous achievements. The two forward battalions Many of the soldiers were old men who had fought with him. It was normal for you to have conflicts with him, but why did you hit him so hard and drive him out of the forward camp?"

Qianye said calmly: "If I lose, I may not be injured less than this, and I will also be unable to gain a foothold in the forward camp. In the current war, I hate people who take the opportunity to provoke me the most. Since he jumped out to find If I am troublesome, I will never show mercy, no matter who is behind him."

Zhao Xuanji laughed and said: "You don't think it was me or Princess Yan who did it, do you?"

Qianye said: "If it is you and Duke Yan, there is no need to do this. Just don't let me lead the troops."

Zhao Xuanji didn't want Qianye to speak so bluntly, so he was slightly startled, then shook his head and smiled. Just listen to Qianye continue: "I just want to earn some military glory. I am not interested in knowing who the main messenger behind Zhao Guanwei is."

Zhao Xuanji pondered for a moment, smiled, and said: "Well, let's stop this matter. I will let people go and beat those little guys in the Duke of Yan's mansion. If they cause trouble again, But it will never be so easy again. As for Guan Wei, he may have some selfish motives, but he will never make mistakes in major matters. If my expectations are correct this time, it should be because of some past favors. "

"This is the best." Qianye's tone was still calm, neither angry nor grateful.

Zhao Xuanji said: "Now the disciples in the family don't know your identity. Seeing that you are getting such preferential treatment, even better than the legitimate son in the Sangong Mansion, it is inevitable to feel resentful. But I don't know if there are benefits to not knowing. , you can forget about other things. However, Qianye, I have always been unclear about something, and I hope you can tell me sincerely."

"My lord, may I ask."

Zhao Xuanji said slowly: "What exactly do you want in my Zhao Clan?"

Qianye did not answer but asked: "What does the Duke mean by this question?"

Zhao Xuanji did not hide it, saying: "I, the Zhao clan, train our children in accordance with their aptitude, not only in secret martial arts, but also in the direction of development. On the one hand, it is to prevent individuals from going astray, and on the other hand, it is also to prevent individuals from going astray. There is too much internal strife in the family. You missed the opportunity to lay the foundation, but with your qualifications and Cointreau's regard for you, you will definitely have a place in the Zhao family in the future, so what you ask for will affect how you will be cultivated in the future. "

Hearing these words, Qianye couldn't help but be touched. Zhao Xuanji had this intention, which was more sincere than simply piling up resources.

Having said this, Zhao Xuanji drank another cup of tea, giving Qianye time to think, and then said: "There are many talented people in the younger generation of our Zhao family, but only Jundu and you are far better than Yu Zi, Yu Ying and the others are all If it is worse, in ten years, the Zhao family will be your brother's world. However, I do not deny that because of your background, the position of the family leader must belong to Jundu. But if you go smoothly and steadily, at least. It is also possible to achieve an achievement comparable to my own."

Qianye's eyebrows twitched slightly and he said: "To be honest, I have not thought so far-term, nor have I ever thought about seeking power in the Zhao clan. What I want now is military glory."

Zhao Xuanji was quite surprised, raised his eyebrows slightly, and said: "Military merit? It seems that you are asking for a reward from the empire. No matter what it is, you might as well tell me what I can't do. Still not much. ”

Qianye smiled bitterly and said: "That is something in the future, and it may not happen. It is too early to say this now."

Zhao Xuanji saw that he was unwilling to say it clearly and did not force it. He nodded and said: "Forget it, you can control it yourself. In terms of war, if you have ideas, just put them forward and our guild will try our best to arrange them."

"Thank you, Lord, for your kindness."

After Qianye saluted, he resigned and left.

A middle-aged man walked out of the curtain behind Zhao Xuanji. His face was pale and beardless, and he looked a little frail. However, Zhao Xuanji showed great respect for him. He stood up to greet him and asked, "Mr. Yan, how do you feel about this guy?"

Mr. Yan said in a deep voice: "This boy is calm and calm. His aura is calm and strong. Even in front of you, he is calm and at ease. Regardless of his strength and temperament, he is of no small importance. He will definitely not be a thing in the pool in the future. It's just that this boy seems to have a secret in his body. Quite a few, so use with caution until you are fully informed. ”

Zhao Xuanji shook his head and said: "That's not necessarily the case. I think this kid is a person who values ​​love and justice. He first fought for the Zhao clan out of his friendship with Yu Ying. He has always been loyal to those in the clan. No need for status or power."

Mr. Yan said: "Because of this, the bond between him and the Zhao family seems to be weak. You must know that since ancient times, family ties and blood have been the source of loyalty."

Zhao Xuanji sighed and said: "We can't force this matter. Let's take it one step at a time. By the way, how is the situation over there recently?"

Mr. Yan looked ashamed and sighed: "Ashamed, there is no leakage there. I have been planning for many days, but I can't find a chance to put some eyes and ears in, and I can't find any useful information. In this regard, I am that one My younger brother is indeed much more talented than me, and I feel ashamed that I have failed the government.”

Zhao Xuanji didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "What's the point? Mr. Yan has great talents in other fields. I will rely on him more in the future!"

Mr. Yan felt ashamed and moved at the same time. He let out a long sigh and said, "My brother violated the ancestral precepts and threw himself over to that side. Speaking of which, I also have a certain responsibility. Alas! I only hope that he can wake up soon and don't get further into trouble." The deeper the better.”

Zhao Xuanji nodded and said: "This matter cannot be rushed. Just plan slowly. I believe he will come back sooner or later. Oh, by the way, how are you preparing for the military strategy in the next few days?"

"We already have a general idea, but there are some small details that need to be coordinated with Marshal Bo Qian. I can give you a look tomorrow morning."

"Okay, Mr. Yan, go and get busy first."

After Mr. Yan resigned, Zhao Xuanji sat in front of the case again, picked up a document and read it carefully. At this moment, he seemed to be calm and breathless, busy with military affairs, but in fact, there was a thin voice ringing in his ears.

"To inform the Duke, Mr. Xiaoyan is being closely guarded over there. Recently, they have doubled the number of manpower for protection. There is really no chance to make a move. My subordinates suspect that someone within our ranks has leaked the information. , otherwise it wouldn’t be such a coincidence.”

This sound was actually a ray of force, sent directly into Zhao Xuanji's ears. Even if he sat across from Zhao Xuanji, he couldn't hear the slightest sound.

Zhao Xuanji flipped through the documents without moving his lips, but a ray of force shot out and ordered: "Continue to investigate. Once you have the opportunity, take action immediately and kill him!"

After saying that, Zhao Xuanji added coldly: "No matter the cost!"

"My subordinates understand!"

The fluctuations in the force gradually dissipated, and the sounds hidden within them also faded away. There was silence in the camp, as if nothing had happened.

At this moment, Qianye had returned to the forward camp and finally ordered the soldiers to disperse and go back to their rooms to rest. The war is about to begin, and it is very important for the soldiers to maintain their physical strength. Punishment matters can be dealt with as soon as possible.

When Qianye gave the order on the school field, it was almost midnight, but two visitors from the vanguard camp suddenly came. Obviously, most of the Zhao Clan soldiers knew these two people. When Qianye saw ordinary soldiers, many officers' expressions changed.

Those two people, one of whom was Zhao Jundu’s entourage, sent a box of things to Qianye, which contained several regular clothes and some secret medicines. The other one was actually Zhao Junhong who came in person. He couldn't tell what was going on. He just sat in Qianye's tent for a while, drank a cup of tea from him, chatted for a few words, and then left.

Up to now, Qianye still didn’t know their purpose. While smiling bitterly, he felt a slight warmth in his heart. Of course Duke You Guo also learned of this immediately. The personal guards who came to report saw that Zhao Xuanji had no expression and quietly withdrew from the tent.

In the next few days, the imperial camp suddenly became much quieter, and no more fleet reinforcements arrived.

The rain is coming.

PS: The cake debt has finally been paid off, and I will make up for it next time.