Ma Rui's death caused people's hearts to wander, because no matter how much they concealed it, everyone knew what the so-called rebellion among the Guanlong clan was all about.

Everyone knows there are too many examples.

At the same time, the body of the eldest princess was still parked in the palace.

It can only be said that for a moment, everyone was shocked by this saint's coolness.

As if he had sensed something, or perhaps to avoid some embarrassment, the saint once again issued an order to roughly divide the western patrol team into two parts. The main part immediately headed east out of the river, entered Hedong, turned to Taiyuan, and inspected Fenyang Palace; the remaining part

A small group of people guarded the coffin of the eldest princess along with Yu Changji who stayed behind, waiting for Zhang Shizhao to go to Renshou Palace to oversee the burial of the eldest princess.

Shang Xia was already trembling with fear at this time and could only set off in a hurry.

However, according to Zhang Xing's observation, the trip was in a hurry and those who stayed would be cut off, otherwise there would be an obvious bribery scandal because many people expressed strong envy for those who could stay.

A few days after leaving, Su Wei and others from Daxing were just meeting up, when gossip came from behind that the saint's son-in-law and the only grandson of the eldest princess, Ma Hong, suddenly fell seriously ill and died.

The Western Patrol team, which was still huge after being slightly reduced, seemed to continue to avoid these news, and also seemed to be deliberately avoiding Guanzhong, the hometown where the saint and the eldest princess grew up together. They just paid no attention to it and hurried eastward for ten or so days.

He arrived at Pujin that day, and then, regardless of the soldiers, the palace people were exhausted and prepared to cross the river.

At this time, there was an obvious trend of bribery within the Western Inspection Team. Everyone wanted to desert, everyone wanted to leave the team, everyone wanted to return to Luoyang... This is of course excusable, but at the same time it is also a bit absurd.

The reason why it is ridiculous is that when the saint was about to go to the city of Shoujiang in great excitement, everyone was shocked, scared, and worried about Dongdu's family.

But in fact, few people dared to desert, and the team was in good order.

What about Fenyang Palace?

Fenyang Palace is located in the north of Taiyuan. In terms of distance, it is about a thousand miles away from Dongdu. It is less than half the distance from Dongdu to Shoujiang City. Moreover, it is a royal palace and has always had sacrificial, military and political traditions, not to mention the previous dynasty.

The more important point that the late emperor often visited during his time was that when he came out, everyone knew that the time limit was half a year. After the two projects in Dongdu were repaired by the end of this year, everyone would go back to celebrate the New Year. But now there are still three months until the New Year.

How many months...

Therefore, the current situation is that the Western Inspection Team has to go to a "familiar place" that is half the distance from its original destination within the original time limit, but it actually causes panic and makes everyone want to desert.

All I can say is that I really don’t know what everyone is afraid of.

At this time, the prime minister or other officials should have come forward to reconcile Yin and Yang and connect the upper and lower ranks. At this time, the two ministers Su Wei and Sima Changying were also accompanying them, as well as the two ministers Duan Wei and Wei Chi.

However, after the political turmoil in the first half of this year, what can these people do?

In the end, it was Prime Minister Su Wei who came forward and used a particularly tactful way to advise the husband. What the husband meant was that of course there was no problem in going to Hedong, but since he came to Hedong, should he go and meet the local great master?

Zhang Boxeng? Go to Zhang Boxeng's academy, discuss knowledge, explore strategies for governing the country, and recruit some talents in the academy?

After all, Grandmaster Zhang Bofeng and Zhang Da’s knowledge was recognized as outstanding. Over the years, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to teaching, and he had a vague attitude of being a master of the Great Wei Dynasty.

In response to this, Mao Rensheng’s reply was very direct and simple:

First of all, he did not go to see Zhang Bofeng, nor did he invite Grandmaster Zhang to see him. The team went directly north to find the Fen River and went upstream to Taiyuan;

Secondly, Wei Chi, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, supervised the western patrol team and counted all the troops at Pujin Ferry. There were officers and soldiers in the department. Those who left the team without permission or lied about illness would be killed without mercy.

This saint is very smart.

The western patrol team was trembling with fear, but no one dared to gamble anymore. Almost all members crossed the river before September arrived, arrived at Hedong, and then continued to move forward to the next stop, Taiyuan.

And at this time, even Zhang Xing, who had been pretending to be sick, didn't dare to pretend to be sick, but he didn't dare to suddenly come back to hang out in front of the emperor... Firstly, he was still frightened by what happened before, and secondly, he was pretending to be sick too much, and he was afraid of going back. It was too obvious to be lively and lively in the future. Fortunately, Governor Niuhe gave him face when he was caught. He took care of him a little and arranged a hiding mission for him. He led a team of Jinwu Guards to deliver gifts to Grandmaster Zhang.

After all, whether in terms of threat, friendliness with the imperial court, or involvement with the imperial court, Zhang Bofeng, the great master, is very harmless. Relatively speaking, the Western Inspection Team went westward. I once passed Taibai Peak, but there was no greeting, which seemed very meaningful.

In fact, after entering Hedong, the overall tightness of the team's protection also dropped significantly. This is just a little bit of the dialectical relationship between enemies and friends.

It can only be said that when you are a Grand Master, you cannot really pretend that the other person does not exist, even if they remain silent.

Of course, Zhang Xing is willing to take this job. There is also a reason why the great master named Zhang is recognized as the worst master of the academy. Even if he has beheaded people, he must be easier to talk to than the leader, and his level should be lower. .

This is evident from the fact that the other party once guessed his identity incorrectly.

The western patrol team went north and went up against the Fen River, while Zhang Xing went east to Sushui and went up against the Sushui... A team of Jinwu Guards, two or three father-in-laws,

A few boxes of gifts, galloping along, even if the speed was deliberately slowed down, it only took four or five days to arrive at Wenxi, where the ancestral home of the Zhang family is located.

Qin Bao didn't come, but Xiao Zhou came with him, which would be too talkative.

"It's really strange." Xiao Zhou looked at the academy on the mountain in the distance, his words were strange.

"What's weird?" Zhang Xing asked speechlessly.

"The Zhang family's ancestral home is in the north of Wenxi County. We have a sacred tree planted by our ancestor Gongzhen when he migrated from Hongshan. That happened before Black Emperor and White Emperor.

Counting it together, it has been two or three thousand years. It is said that the crown canopy is like clouds. Master Zhang didn't build a sacred tree academy under the tree in his hometown in the north. Why did he build a southern slope academy here?" Xiao Zhou said something meaningful.

"Then go and ask." Zhang Xing thought for a moment and could only laugh.

How could he know?

Everyone immediately left the road and climbed the mountain towards the south slope. The academy on the mountain heard the arrival of the saint's messengers. How dare they neglect it? The bell rang for a while, and hundreds of people dressed as students and led by some unidentified elders came to greet him. .

It can only be said that students are the best tools to show off at any time.

However, isn't there a great master on top? In addition, Zhang Xing and the Zhang family have no grudges, and they have no intention of trying to manipulate anyone. They are just out for a quiet retreat, so naturally they won't pretend to be powerful. So, take a moment.

After catering, he went straight up the mountain and entered the academy. At the same time, he took the initiative to ask the other party to dismiss the students. Keep everything simple.

The people who came to greet him naturally had no objection.

Soon, the students dispersed, and the group of imperial envoys was led by another older man and led directly to a simple two-story pavilion built on the mountain behind the academy. The rest of the people stayed outside, and Zhang Xingze

After entering with the gift in hand, I immediately saw the Grand Master himself.

As soon as they met, Zhang Xing understood why everyone felt that this great master, who was a master of both civil and military arts, master of pen and skill, and had the most famous family in the world behind him, was the least threat to the imperial court, and was probably the person with the lowest actual cultivation level.

Because I'm too old.

His hair and beard are all white, he is obviously old, and he is said to have been injured. Even with the bonus of a great master's cultivation, he has indeed reached the limit of a mortal. It is conceivable that if he cannot achieve immortality and become a dragon, he will transcend the ordinary world.

, then this Mrs. Zhang may really become the first grand master to be removed from the list in recent years.

And how difficult is it for Jackie Chan to be certified?!

How many years has it been since there was no ready-made example? How did Sima Erlong get his nickname?

"Reply to the saint for me, just say that I am grateful for his concern. I haven't seen him for more than ten years. It's rare that he still has this heart." After some handovers and reports, Mr. Zhang held a short man who only reached his waist.

He spoke casually. "I accepted the gift. I wish him a smooth trip."

Zhang Xing quickly agreed and saluted solemnly again.

So far, this time out, the mission has been completed.

That's right, that's it... No one questions Old Master Zhang's impoliteness, and no one dislikes Old Master Zhang's lack of words because he is a great master.

Even if he is old and dying, he is still a great master.

If there is anything in this world that obviously restricts the existence of saints in terms of power and legal principles, it is these great masters. Otherwise, Cao Zhongcheng would not be as towering as he is.

I'm afraid this is also the reason why the saint is reluctant to come to see the great master, and even prefers to walk around.

Turning back to his eyes, Zhang Xing finished his salute and looked at the older man who led him up the mountain to see Zhang Bofeng. The meaning was obvious... He wanted this person to make arrangements.

, Saints return to saints, we mortals can still feel comfortable returning to the mortal world to drink wine and eat meat.

The older man who didn't have time to ask for his name and only knew his surname was Zhang immediately understood, and then turned back: "Uncle, do you have any instructions, explanations, or inquiries?"

Zhang Bofeng lowered his head and was silent for a moment, then looked at Zhang Xing: "You called yourself Zhang Xing just now, and you were wearing a black ribbon. Are you the Zhang Xing I know who came back from Luolongtan to Jing'antai? It seems that you are indeed the wrong person.

Already."

"Speaking of this matter, it is natural that there is a misunderstanding... I am a farmer's boy from the North Demon Guard." Zhang Xing immediately saluted and replied. "But by coincidence, I haven't thanked Old Master Zhang for his advice to Inspector Zhang, so I escaped.

Live through a calamity."

"What's going on?" Zhang Bofeng asked curiously.

Zhang Xing then told the story of the day when Cao Lin tried to accept him as his adopted son, but Zhang Changgong happened to come out to intercede.

"This is your own ability. Chang Gong's plea cannot be said to be good or bad. I also heard your name by chance at that time. They compared you with Shi Zhao. In addition, there is indeed such a descendant of the Zhang family who fought in the Second Expedition to the East.

There is no trace of Yizhong, so we can't help but have some suspicions." Zhang Bofeng said casually. "It's a pity, thinking about it like this,

That person is gone after all."

Zhang Xing remained silent.

Old Master Zhang immediately realized the problem and immediately laughed: "Being old and unable to speak does not mean that it is a pity that you are alive and he is gone, but that it is simply a pity for him. After all, it has nothing to do with you two who can live and who can die.

"

Zhang Xing also laughed: "Who says it's not the case? How many famous teachers, generals, and powerful men were once defeated, and they all turned into sand and died together without a burial place. It is really true that the whole world is a piece of grass and grass. I can survive, it is true.

Fortunately."

Old Master Zhang was inexplicably startled, and then exclaimed for a moment: "It's well said, under the will of God, everything is useless, no matter whether it is a great master or a noble family, what difference does it make under the will of God? There may not be a farmer like you who is better.

Won the favor of heaven."

Zhang Xing only acted to touch the other party's emotions and immediately kept silent.

But Old Master Zhang came back to his senses and continued to speak slowly: "Since you are from Jing'antai, there is one thing that you have to say. It is embarrassing to say this.

I just mentioned that it will be Liu Wenzhou’s matter that Shijing will tell you later."
To be continued...