Compared to the northwest, Rong City's climate was considered mild. It wasn't particularly cold at this time of the year.
Shen Liuyun followed the guidance of a guard and entered the Marshal's Mansion.
The Marshal's Mansion's structure was very simple. There were only two courtyards, and the only special thing about it was that the backyard was filled with green bamboos. Beside the green bamboos were two bamboo houses.
Not to mention the surrounding environment, just this small space alone was enough to be called fresh and elegant.
Shen Liuyun only took a few glances at it and felt very natural and comfortable. She was full of anticipation for the upcoming meeting.
She walked briskly to one of the bamboo houses and the guard called out softly, "Marshal, the Commander of the Jin Wu Guards, Shen Liuyun has arrived."
"Let her in." An old and bold voice rang out.
Shen Liuyun stepped onto the bamboo steps and gently pushed the bamboo door open. She saw a barefooted old man sitting on the ground near the window. There was a charcoal stove on the short table in front of him, and the kettle on the stove was gurgling.
"I, Shen Liuyun, pay my respects to Old Marshal Zhang." She recognized this old man. When she saw the kind and honest smile on his face, she was instantly filled with respect.
It was this old man who had been guarding the border for more than ten years. He was called the "Wall of the Northern Kingdom" by the foreign tribes. One could imagine how rare this honor was.
His attire was very simple. He wore a dark grey short shirt with his trousers rolled up. If he wore a bamboo hat, he would look like an old farmer.
His expression was leisurely and carefree, like a person doing his favorite thing. There was no sign of the dignified expression of a supreme commander on the eve of a war.
Shen Liuyun's mood also relaxed.
"When I left for Rong City, Brother Shen personally came to see me off. That was the first time I met you." Zhang Zhidong gestured with his hand and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that more than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. You've grown so much. Brother Shen's greatest wish when he was alive was to bring peace and stability to the country. Now that you have fulfilled his last wish, it couldn't be any better. "
Shen Liuyun sat down and smiled reservedly, "Father mentioned Marshal Zhang many times when he was alive. He said that Marshal Zhang was the only one in the world who could 'stabilize the country'. How can I, Liuyun, need you to guide me on the right path? "
"Even this old man," Zhang Zhidong sighed, "can't help but admit that the arrival of the Jin Wu Guards has injected a strong sense of confidence into the citizens of the city. This is something that even this old man cannot do."
Shen Liuyun had also heard the rumor that Zhang Zhidong didn't like cultivators, so he said, "Forgive this junior for being bold, but cultivators are like double-edged swords, the pros and cons all depend on the person who uses them. The imperial court established the Academy and strengthened its control over the cultivators, thus maintaining a delicate balance in the world. The cultivators who belonged to the imperial court played a significant role in this. "
"This old man understands what you mean." Zhang Zhidong said, "The pillars of the empire, such as the Qingzhou Provincial Governor Chen Ping, are all outstanding cultivators. They are loyal to His Majesty and the imperial court, this old man can see. However, they are taken from the people and used for the people. Because of the strong demand for cultivators, their status is rising day by day. I'm afraid that there will be a time when the imperial court can't suppress them anymore. "
At this point, he smiled and changed the topic, "However, this is a problem that you need to worry about. This old man doesn't have many years left to live, so don't worry about it. Come, come, come, taste the tea that this old man has brewed."
Speaking of tea, his eyebrows naturally melted as if he was tasting the world's best delicacies, and he talked non-stop.
Occasionally, Shen Liuyun would add a few words of his own, and the old man and the young man chatted happily.
However, halfway through, a personal guard hurried over and said, "Reporting to Marshal, something bad has happened. General Dai is fighting with someone at the city gate again."
Zhang Zhidong raised his eyebrows and said, "Then put him in jail to reflect on his actions."
"But, but …" The personal guard was a little hesitant.
"But what?"
"But General Qu also fought. That person's life or death is unknown, and he seems to be from the academy …"
…
At the city gate.
The strong scent of a man invaded Ji Zhiyuan's body and mind. She was embarrassed and annoyed. She glared at Yan Li and spoke angrily through telepathy, "Have you forgotten what I said?"
In order to take advantage of her, Yan Li went all out. He actually pretended not to hear her and hugged her even tighter. Then, with a careless look, he provoked, "Listen to me, the two of you. Let me enter the city today, but if you don't, I'll beat you until even your parents can't recognize you!" He had to quickly intensify the conflict, or else Ji Zhiyuan might do something.
"This little bastard! Big brother, watch how I deal with him! " That General Dai swung his tail like a divine dragon, and the long spear in his hand flashed with sparks. He smashed it towards Yan Li's head.
Yan Li held the Xuan Jun with his left hand and blocked it. The carriage immediately shattered. Only then did he know that the other party was not a nobody. He was curious why he had never heard of him before.
The frightened horses dragged the wreckage of the carriage and galloped to both sides.
With a thought, Yan Li's body moved at the same time. He held Ji Zhiyuan's waist and leaped backwards. Then, he put her down. His naughty thoughts arose again, and he kissed her on the cheek. He smiled evilly and said, "Little girl, wait for me to deal with these two blind things, then I'll take you to have fun." Dirty words really came out of his mouth. Then, he pinched her perky, fleshy buttocks.
Ji Zhiyuan seemed to be stunned after being molested repeatedly. Her originally struggling expression disappeared in an instant. Her eyes were empty, and her little mouth opened stiffly. Her whole body was tense, and she did not move at all.
"Bastard, give me your life!" The other man was furious. The scene in front of him, for someone like him who valued discipline as much as his life, was like a slap to his face. Out of nowhere, he took out a pair of hammers that were also flashing with sparks. He pounced together with General Dai.
The two of them did not have any technique when they fought, but their weapons were very strange. They were both of the same attribute. After being electrocuted, one's arm felt numb, and it was very uncomfortable. Moreover, one was braver than the other, and one was fiercer than the other. For a moment, Yan Li could only defend.
Yan Li thought about how he, a dignified person on the Prodigy Roll, could be suppressed by these unorthodox people. He was about to teach them a lesson when his heart suddenly shivered.
The surrounding air suddenly became very illusory. Even the battle cries of the two brothers became very weak.
He subconsciously turned his head to take a look at Ji Zhiyuan. The latter's face was flushed red. Seeing that Yan Li was looking at her, she could not hold back the anger in her heart. In the Qi field, in a domain that only Yan Li could hear, she shouted, "Go to hell!"
The two brothers were suddenly startled. This was because the lightning on their weapons had suddenly strengthened to an extent that even they themselves could not believe it.
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