Chapter Three
This drinking session lasted for more than half an hour. The light in the room became darker and darker. He lit up the lamps and candles. Qin Juexiang was still drinking until the glass was dry. He was very happy. Chang Sihao was quite impressed. He said: "Your drinking capacity has increased."
Qin Juexiang smiled and handed his cup over and said, "Try it." Chang Sihao picked it up and put it to his nose and smelled it. He said in shock, "It's water." Qin Juexiang said, "Brother, don't blame me. The main thing is to have a drink with you. As for what I drink, it doesn't matter." Chang Sihao smiled bitterly: "Just to accompany me. Why bother." Qin Juexiang smiled and sighed: "This wine is really good. Now, I can only sleep well if I drink too much. But when I wake up, I will be scared after the meeting."
Chang Sihao slowly put down the cup and said, "Jue Xiang. It's too painful for you to be like this."
Qin Juexiang knocked on the table with two fingers and said: "Where is this, my brother?" Chang Sihao understood in his heart. He breathed out dullly and said: "Being an official is easy to be manipulated by others. It's still too dangerous. It's not as good as you. It's better to bid farewell to the emperor and return to Shanxi." Qin Juexiang said with a smile: "Brother, what are you talking about? Two people are fighting, and they are punching in the air eight feet apart. Can they fight?" Chang Sihao said: "Get close and fight. It's even more difficult. Especially Guo Shuronghua is full of thorns. The four stalls are not fuel-efficient lamps. If you are under someone else's control, it is equivalent to being controlled by the pace. If your position is not good, how can you hit a fatal blow? You Think about it again. With the strength of the Hundred Swords Alliance, it is not difficult to place some people as officials. Why doesn't Alliance Leader Zheng do this?"
Qin Juexiang pondered for a moment and said: "Brother, you know that I like to study clever mechanisms. The East Factory is there. It is well organized and runs in an orderly manner. In my opinion, it is just like a mechanism. If this thing is made reliable and hard, It's not possible to dismantle it by smashing it. But if there is a problem with any of the gears or spring catches inside it, the whole thing will be paralyzed. What I have to do now is to make myself a gear first, and then 'Gah...' Such a card..."
Chang Sihao understood. He stared carefully and said slowly: "If you want to change the system, you must first enter the system. Your ideas are somewhat similar to his."
Qin Juexiang: "Who."
Chang Sihao said: "Cheng Lian'an."
Qin Juexiang was surprised: "Who is Cheng Lian'an?"
Chang Sihao said: "The one you have seen is that little Anzi from Dongchang."
Qin Juexiang's eyes lit up: "What? Brother, this person is available. Are you familiar with him?"
When Chang Sihao thought about Cheng Lian'an, his heart got clogged. He shook his head and didn't want to say more. He picked up the cup and then thought that Qin Juexiang drank water. Even his appetite for drinking had waned. Not long after, the boy came to report that the leader of the Hundred Swords Alliance was coming. He. Qin Juexiang smiled: "Old Zheng is here. Brother, don't talk for a while. Look at me." He slapped Nuan'er's small waist. His eyebrows jumped and he said: "Come, change your brother's clothes." Nuan'er served him happily and put him into his new official uniform. Chang Sihao also rearranged his clothes and went downstairs to welcome Zheng Tianxiao.
The three of them sat down. The waiter re-clothed the table. Nuan'er stood up and held the wine and dismissed the others. Leader Zheng smiled and said: "Jue Xiang. Your official uniform is well-cut and fits you very well. I may have to change my words in the future." I called you Mr. Qianhu." Qin Juexiang smiled and said: "Ahem, you are scolding me. We, our own family, are still talking about this. At what time, I am also your nephew. You have to say, this emperor It’s really stingy. I gave you an official but not a real one. When I opened my mouth and shouted, I am a deputy Qianhu. It doesn’t sound good. Do you think so? Hehehehe..." Leader Zheng smiled slightly: "The deputy Qianhu is also very good. It’s incredible. Generally, those who have a father-in-law position have to be demoted one level. You have risen from the high position of the fifth rank. Your starting point is not low. With your nephew’s intelligence and talent, it is just around the corner to get a commission from the fifth rank.” Qin Juexiang He smiled and said, "I would like to lend you your kind words." Leader Zheng said: "The strong will to defeat the enemy is called Zhuang, and the deep-thinking thought is called Yi. Mr. Qin was named 'Old Man Zhuang Yi'. It is appropriate to call him. Since my nephew has been knighted, he still deserves it." I hope that I can inherit the legacy of the old man. I will serve as a good official and work for the benefit of the people of the world." Qin Juexiang smiled and said: "There are too many people in the world. I can't take care of them. Those around me who can take care of them will take care of them. Yeah. Haha.”
Leader Zheng didn't seem to like this joke. His eyelids drooped slightly, and his eyes moved to the side. He clasped his hands and lowered his head: "Master Hou." Chang Sihao said quickly: "Don't call Uncle Zheng that. Just call him Xiao Chang. Leader Zheng asked: "Is this appropriate?" Chang Sihao is now also a bright-minded person. He immediately understood that he was making nonsense in Baita Temple. He said that Jue Xiang should be rewarded based on his merits. Leader Zheng misunderstood that the contents of the imperial edict were true. Yes. Just when he was about to explain, Qin Juexiang laughed first and said: "Oh, speaking of it, it is a bit... inappropriate. However, since we are our own family, it is necessary to pretend in front of outsiders. Now the house is There are only the three of us here, so it doesn't matter." As he spoke, Chang Sihao tapped his feet lightly. Chang Sihao remembered the warning just now. He didn't know what his intention was, so he endured the words.
Leader Zheng nodded without saying anything.
Qin Juexiang sighed: "Oh, what happened today was really unexpected. How can I put it? Every family has unfilial sons. Every family has its own scriptures that are difficult to recite. There are too many people in the Hundred Swords Alliance and their minds are too mixed. You No matter how energetic you are, you can't control it. It's not too much to have one or two scum occasionally."
Alliance Leader Zheng said: "Jiang Zhao's nickname is 'Yunmen Sword Confucian'. He is doing the right thing. How can he be a thief? This matter is caused by someone deliberately throwing dirt on him. The truth is absolutely not the case. You have never seen it." It is reasonable for him to be misled."
Chang Sihao remembered that Jiang Zhao was a handsome scholar. He looked like a handsome gentleman. Just when he was about to agree, Qin Juexiang said first: "Hey, isn't that strange? If that's the case, why doesn't uncle defend himself in public?"
Leader Zheng said: "He is dead and there is no evidence. We only rely on impressions. We are powerless to argue."
Qin Jue said: "He is dead. How do you know? Where is the body?"
Leader Zheng did not hesitate to answer. He sighed lightly and said: "The former was responsible for the mystery of the cause of Mo Ye's death. Therefore, we sent Jiang Zhaoxi in the name of mourning to find out the truth. He is known as the Yunmen Sword Confucian and observes etiquette in everything he does. He would not secretly go to the cemetery to dig up the soil and examine the coffin after the burial. That would be digging up the grave and digging a tomb. It would be very disrespectful to Guan Gu. So he wanted to do an autopsy. He had to do it before the funeral. If Guan Mo Ye died, There is a real problem. What do you think the person who harmed him will do?"
Qin Juexiang said: "If you destroy the corpse and wipe out the traces, you will be guilty..." Chang Sihao said: "Set a trap, attract people to investigate, catch him on the spot, and bite him back..."
Leader Zheng nodded: "Not bad."
Chang Sihao wondered: "But...the two old swordsmen were both there at that time. If Jiang Zhaoxi had explained it clearly to them on the spot..." As he was speaking, he noticed that Alliance Leader Zheng was looking at him with good eyes. There was a deep regret in his heart. At that moment, he suddenly realized something. He said in astonishment: "Could it be that... the two old swordsmen are the masterminds... But... I remember that when you ordered Jiang Zhao to attack, you also said that the Taishan Sect has The two elders are still alive. Let him not lose his etiquette. If the truth is found out, try to leave it to the internal resolution. Obviously for these two people..."
Leader Zheng sighed: "I don't know where my heart is from my heart."
The corner of Qin Juexiang's mouth twitched: "Uncle Zheng, don't blame my nephew for speaking poorly. 'Xiaying Dongdai' Kong Lao Swordsman and 'Moya Weisou' Cao Lao Swordsman are both known as "Pure Yang Dao Body" because of their boyish skills. Those were also big shots who had become famous in the world many years ago. They had retired for a long time. Why did they kill their nephews in their free time? If Ying Hongying had murdered her husband, or Guan Yilan had killed his father with his son. .These two old swordsmen will clean up the house. They won't be so stupid that they help that shrew and the young master lie to the heroes of the world."
Alliance leader Zheng said: "This really agrees with the words of the old swordsman Kong. Can this title really be weighed on a scale? Besides, let me put it in the best words. It's not you, Uncle Zheng, who is boasting here. Although Jiang Zhaoxi did not come from the most powerful Yuan tribe, he had few opponents in the world. Kong and Cao, two old swordsmen who were at their peak when they were young, might not be able to take advantage of him. What's more, the two of them were already very old. At that time, the heads of the three sects of Huashan, Hengshan and Songshan heard about the fight and quickly arrived at the scene. What they said in such a short period of time was that the two elders teamed up to hurt Jiang Zhao's arm. It might have sounded to outsiders. No doubt. In the eyes of everyone in our alliance, this is obviously a nonsense joke."
Chang Sihao said: "The difference in martial arts is huge. Then they may have grasped Jiang Zhaoxi's characteristic of observing etiquette and carried out a plot. However, the leaders of the other three factions arrived. Jiang Zhaoxi was only injured at that time. How could they not attack him? These people ask for help and make a difference."
Leader Zheng said: "Before I came here, I received a summons from Director Jing. He asked Jia Jiucheng, the leader of Huashan, what happened. He said that Jiang Zhao was covered in blood at the time. The injury should be serious. He kept defending. But no matter what The two old swordsmen Yilan, Kong and Cao all agreed. These masters are the descendants of the two elders. How can you not believe it? Besides, the 'Aisang' sword is indeed a rare sword. Jiang Zhao did it to investigate the case before he attacked. Going around the mountain asking for information and collecting clues. It’s hard not to be suspicious.”
Chang Sihao said: "In this way, they made a plan and then acted. Jiang Zhaoxi threw himself into the trap. Since they decided to make the matter bigger, they will not leave anyone alive."
Alliance leader Zheng said: "Lao Jianghu handled the matter properly. Not to mention alive. How could there be half a hair left on the body? The heads of the three sects of Huashan, Hengshan and Songshan were deceived and incited. As a result, two of them joined hands with Taishan to withdraw from the alliance. Chiang Kai-shek The incident of Zhao Xi has been unjustly buried in the bottom of the sea. There is no hope. The problem now is that the two old swordsmen Kong and Cao have planned this huge plan regardless of the old age. There must be a huge secret behind it. The frame-up is probably just a trigger to withdraw from the alliance. This move is intended to provoke conflict and arouse the support of heroes from all over the world to subvert the Hundred Swords Alliance. Perhaps it is just a prelude."
Chang Sihao said horrified: "If this is just a prelude, then the conspiracy behind it will be huge. Ying Hongying and the others may still be in the city. We should find a way to find out. At least know yourself and the enemy. .Only in this way can we nip problems in the bud.”
Leader Zheng shook his head: "The people of the three factions must not trust our alliance. They have already left the city. I readily agreed to the withdrawal of the three factions. It should have disrupted their pace. Maybe now, they are planning the next step. Action. But since our alliance has decided to let go, how can we continue to track and trace it? Otherwise, friends in the world will find out, and they will definitely blame our alliance for being inconsistent and unfaithful. As for the Huashan faction, I have also asked them to go back."
Chang Sihao said: "If it's inconvenient for you, then..." Qin Juexiang laughed, suppressed his voice, and said with a smile: "What my uncle said is absolutely true. In the world of life, there is no trust in these three factions. Since these people have become ungrateful, they are not members of the Hundred Swords Alliance. The more people like this go away, the better. What remains are the real elites. As for these old men, shrews, and brats, they can plan. What's going on? They want to touch your Hundred Swords Alliance. That's like a small tree shaking a giant tree. It's ridiculous. What's there to worry about? Come on, come on. We should eat and drink. Wait and see. Let these clowns come and dance. Hahaha..."
Leader Zheng looked at the two of them. After a moment, he smiled and nodded slowly: "Hahaha. My nephew is right. When soldiers come, they will be blocked, and when water comes, earth will cover them. This is the case every day in the rivers and lakes. There is no need to take it to heart. I am here to do nothing but protect you. I wish to congratulate my nephew. I just want to explain the reason to you two so as to prevent the two nephews from taking the distorted image seriously and having misunderstandings and opinions about our sword family."
Qin Juexiang laughed and said: "A person's name, a tree's shadow, a few gossips from a young person can slander our century-old reputation. How can we do that?" Chang Sihao thought to himself: "Just now we were just talking about a false reputation. It won't be on the scale. What you say now is as if you didn't say it." It sounded quite unpleasant.
Alliance Leader Zheng's eyes moved left and right, and he clicked on the two people's faces before closing. He smiled and said: "Hahaha. That's good. Now that we have talked about it, I won't worry anymore. There are many things in the alliance. Let me start first. Take a step." He stood up. Chang Sihao was about to speak when Qin Juexiang stood up with a smile and held his hands in his hands: "Today there are too many people and the reception is not good. My nephew will not stay with you anymore. My nephew will be a host another day. Let’s sit at a table alone and have a good drink.”
After sending off Alliance Leader Zheng and returning, Chang Sihao said dissatisfiedly: "Jue Xiang. Uncle Zheng and we are heart-to-hearts. Why do you talk so loudly? What do you mean?"
Qin Juexiang smiled. He sat down leisurely and said, "Brother, don't you understand? Old Zheng told us that. Obviously he wanted to investigate, but he didn't want to do it himself. He was afraid of being talked about in the world. . He wanted our brothers to do this for him, but he didn’t come to ask us. Instead, he tricked you into asking you to take the initiative. Are our brothers stupid boys? Let him play around like this."
Chang Sihao frowned and said: "He is indeed having trouble investigating. Why don't we help each other? Dongchang is our enemy now. Even if Leader Zheng does anything wrong, he is still on our side. He is a man." Why keep your eyes on these minutiae."
Qin Juexiang leaned on his chair and smiled: "Don't worry. We won't do anything. He will also check it out himself."
Chang Sihao looked at his lazy look, snorted heavily, turned around and pushed the door open.
Qin Jue said loudly: "Brother, where are you going?"
Chang Sihao didn't answer, but kept walking hastily.
Chapter completed!