[Comprehensive] The five elements are short of money

Yan Lide hadn't thought clearly about his own future, yet someone else came to him for his future.

When Yan Lide returned home, he saw a lot of presents on the living room, which were red and green, very conspicuous.Quickly asked: "What is this, which one sent it?"

Qian Zeyu said helplessly: "The Qingyang uncle's mansion sent it to celebrate my brother's full moon."

Yan Lide took a look at the gift list, and it was astonishingly rich, and said with a smile: "Uncle Qingyang really has a vision, and everything our son will have in 20 years is ready." Yan Lide smiled at the expensive gift on the gift list, which is obviously a gift for him. "Being courteous, people must ask for something. What are you here for?"

"Who else can it be for, of course it is the Empress."

Qingyang Bo Xiaru is the empress's biological father, the empress appointed by the late emperor for His Majesty.Since the emperor's ascension to the throne, Xia Jiashui has become a high-ranking official in the empire from an ordinary person.He directly became the commander-in-chief of the Chinese army, and he was a first-rank official. Soon, the emperor and his concubine were granted the title of Uncle Qingyang.In Daming, there are countless families that have risen because of their concubines. There were two bad brothers-in-law of Empress Zhang before, and the Xia family did not dare to be too high-profile.After all, since the emperor succeeded to the throne, he has been honest with the two uncles, so what's the use of the empress dowager making trouble again?The foreign relatives depended on the emperor's favor to live. As long as the emperor didn't care, the two former uncles couldn't live freely, let alone the Xia family.Empress Xia is beautiful but not favored, this is well known throughout the court.

In the eyes of the courtiers, the Xia family is just ordinary relatives. They are neither as annoying as the Shouninghou brothers, nor have they heard of any virtuous and virtuous conduct. Don't make people suspicious.

"What can I do for the queen? The Xia family is too whimsical." Yan Lide said with a smile, how could he, a foreign minister, interfere in the harem, especially the concubine who was not related to him.

"Oh, the situation of the empress has been spread inside and outside the palace. When the wedding was held, His Majesty was worried about the body of the first emperor. He never had intercourse with him. His Majesty later ascended the throne and did not love the harem. Rumors say that the empress is still a virgin. The empress is indeed smart. Beautiful, serving the Empress Dowager with sincerity and filial piety, I don't know what His Majesty thinks." Qian Zeyu muttered.

"Hearing your voice, it seems that you admire the queen very much?" Yan Lide was puzzled, what kind of connection did Qian Zeyu have with the queen, and would speak for her.

"What do you men know? You have three wives and four concubines. How can you know the suffering of your first wife? What's wrong with your empress? How can your majesty not see it? The empress dowager asked about it last month, but it's a pity that your majesty still insists on going her own way."

"That's wrong, we men care more about the etiquette of the concubine than you can imagine." Yan Lide flicked the gift list, and said: "I know what the Xia family wants to do, nothing more than wanting to work hard in the court, let me persuade Your Majesty Get closer to the Zhong Palace. The key is that Your Majesty is not doting on concubines and destroying wives. If the Emperor Xianzong reigns, everyone will have something to say, what can you say now? You can’t control the heavens and the earth, but you can’t control people’s beds!"

"Then what is your majesty doing on weekdays? Would you rather watch juggling than get close to the harem?" Qian Zeyu was puzzled. In her view, it was only natural for men and women to reconcile yin and yang, and they were serious couples. Why were they so estranged from the queen.These wives heard the queen's words of wisdom, beauty and filial piety, and they really didn't know why the emperor ignored the queen so much.This is not a gossip royal family, but no heirs without favor, and the sons are the foundation and future of the empire.

Yan Lide stared blankly at Qian Zeyu for a while, and finally understood the emperor's mood when he faced Liu Jian's remonstrance.Yes, the emperor should go to the harem to kill time when he has nothing to do. He would rather watch juggling than enter the harem. He must have something to do with those actors and servants.What kind of logical argument is this?

"First of all, Your Majesty is busy with government affairs. The reform of the Ministry of War has not come to an end until today. A while ago, I often stayed in the Yamen at night. The problem of the Ministry of Finance's cooperation with the transportation of military rations has troubled me for a long time. Therefore, Your Majesty is not idle. The busy government affairs are enough to take up most of the time. .Secondly, Your Majesty has various ways to relax and rest. Who said that pampering the harem is the right way. Take you as an example, Miss Bie’s embroidery is to relax, let you come and do it? Finally, you respect Empress Xia so much, you keep saying She is smart, if she is really smart, how can His Majesty prefer to watch sideshows rather than get close to the harem? Now she is spreading such rumors in an attempt to intimidate His Majesty..."

"Tsk tsk..." Yan Lide shook his head, flicked the gift list in his hand again, and said, "It's not a smart person to rush to the doctor for the Xia family's illness. Before the empress was appointed, Xia Ru was just one person, but now she can give it to the doctor." Do you really think others are blind when you think of such an expensive gift? Or do you think everyone is blinded by gold, silver and jewels?"

Qian Zeyu supported his forehead, and said: "It is said that being pregnant for three years is stupid, and I really can't get my head around it. What should I do with this ceremony?" Dear, he didn't set up a bunch of concubines to pass the time. In fact, he was too busy with business, so he didn't have time to spend in the backyard.Yan Lide once told her about the charm of work, just like Qian Zeyu would rather work hard in business and toil than stay at home embroidering flowers and fluttering butterflies.

"It's done, you're just out of confinement, don't bother with these troublesome things, it's important to take care of our son. See you today, your majesty will give your son the name Xuan, Sun, Xuan, Xuan, as warm and radiant as the sun, which is also my expectation for the child Hope."

Qian Zeyu's attention was immediately turned away, and he said with a smile: "Brother Xuan, then our son will be called Brother Xuan from now on? Brother Xuan... I'll go to the back to see him, help me clean up this mess Cleaned up." Qian Zeyu patted the gift list with a smile, and handed over the matter to Yan Lide.

Yan Lide looked helplessly at the hills of presents piled up in the living room, and asked the servants to count them all, so as not to make jokes about stuffing silver in potted plants and gold in food boxes.Yan Lide didn't want to help the Xia family, but he couldn't return the gift, it was too embarrassing.You can only remember the list first, and find a way to return a copy of the same value.

The matter of Empress Xia was just an episode. What Yan Lide was concerned about now was Liu Jian and Han Wen's resignation, which was his main business.

Sure enough, after the early court, Liu Jian formally resigned, "The record of the old minister begging for bones has been reported to His Majesty, but there has been no reply so far. Please allow His Majesty."

"I saw that Master Liu submitted three resignation papers in a row, but what did I do wrong that all the veterans left me? Both Master Liu and Master Han resigned, and the cabinet will be empty again," the emperor said. Except for being a moth when he first came to the throne, he respected the veterans very much on weekdays. Due to their age, most of the people in the cabinet also had false titles such as Tai Tuo and Shao Fu. To show their importance, the emperor always called him "Master".

"Your Majesty, I'm old and sick, and I can't be driven. Now that the court is well-organized and full of talents, it's time for the old minister to take a rest. And there's news from my hometown that my mother is very old and sick, and I should go home to fulfill my filial piety." Liu Jian said to his mother. It was his biological mother, Bai family, Liu Jian was a concubine, his aunt and biological father were dead, and after entering the cabinet, his biological mother was also granted the title of first-class wife, and the mother is more expensive than her son.

"Filial piety and loyalty are not contradictory. Why don't you take the old lady to the capital to live up to her old age?" The emperor didn't want to let her go. What did they mean by inviting them to go together?Xie Qian resigned some time ago. Now that Liu Jian is gone, only one of the three veteran ministers left to him by his father was left. Now it has only been four years in Zhengde, and he has not changed his father's way for three years. The emperor does not want to appear I am too cold and thin.

"Your Majesty, Chen Tianshun has been a Jinshi for four years, and it has been 50 years since then. Every day, he has been conscientious, devoted to his duties, and diligent in the affairs of the king. As a result, his mother's house is leaning on the door and looking forward to her, her black hair has turned white, and she has not fulfilled her filial piety. Now she is old and sick. It's unbearable, just as the fallen leaves return to their roots, to take care of them for the rest of the year. I just ask God to show mercy and give me some more time, so that I can serve my mother with a little bit of filial piety." After Liu Jian finished speaking, he knelt down slowly.

As the chief assistant, Liu Jian has not performed such a big gift for many years.

The emperor was startled, and quickly bypassed the dragon case to help him up, "What is Master Liu doing, why would I want to prevent you from fulfilling your filial piety, the court really cannot do without you!"

"Your Majesty is absurdly praised. There are many talented people in the court. If a minister becomes an official, Li Gong can be the head and assistant, and the six ministers will perform their duties. There are also young talents like Yan Shuxing. Why worry about the political failure and your majesty's lack of virtue." Liu Jian even recommended the capital assistant in the future, what else can the emperor do?

"Mr. Liu has ruined me, how can I take on this important task." Li Dongyang came out and declined, and he was also present at the court meeting.

The emperor put the matter on hold for the time being, saying that he had to think about it again, but unfortunately Liu Jian made a decision, and even sent a memorial. He was appointed as a first-rank Sanguan, first granted as Special Jin Ronglu Doctor, and promoted to Special Jin Guanglu Doctor. Because Liu Jian's resignation was nominally filial piety for his mother, the old lady Bai also received the empress's favor.When Liu Jian returned to his hometown, the emperor sent Jin Yiwei to escort him, and he returned home in brocade.Liu Jian was a 27-year-old Jinshi and ranked first, entered the imperial court as an official for 50 years, and finally escaped smoothly, and the conclusion was drawn.

Liu Jian retired, Li Dongyang was promoted to chief assistant, and then changed to minister of the Ministry of officials.Han Wen's request to become an official was not approved. He was only in his 50s. For the cabinet ministers, he was in the prime of life. At that time, I could only raise a Han Guan Taoist" in Korean.Hanwen is quite talented in finance, and he is still the Minister of the Ministry of household affairs.

It's just that in the past few years, Yan Lide has successively destroyed many powers in the world, such as Tsing Yi Building, Red Shoes, Baiyun City, Black Tiger Hall, etc., adding a lot of wealth to the emperor's private treasury, and the emperor also rewarded him for his meritorious deeds.There was a big rotation in the Six Departments. Li Dongyang filled in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials that was missing after Liu Jian left, and promoted Yan Lide to Minister of the Ministry of Industry and a senior official of the second rank.

Yan Lide is considered to be an old minister of the Qiandi, and it is not easy to be promoted until now with the emperor's wanton temperament.Didn't you see that Liu Jin was already the eunuch of the Rites and Bingbi four years ago?

Yan Lide originally thought that this promotion would be difficult, but he didn't expect it to be so easy. When the imperial decree came down, he had doubts for a moment.He has experienced so many weird things in his three lifetimes that it is already remarkable to make him startled.From then on, Yan Lide realized that he was not as important as he imagined. He thought he should be treated as the protagonist, but a bunch of people ran out to stop him, and he hit him in the face again.In fact, others regarded him as someone else, and Yan Lide had already become an authentic Ming person, and he didn't know whether it was joy or sorrow.

As Minister of the Ministry of Industry, the first thing Yan Lide did was to find out the blueprints of the treasure ships that sailed to the West during Chengzu's reign, which he had always wanted to do.Now that the emperor is ambitious and wants to conquer the islands near the sea, he already has the support of the original Feixian Island and now Anshun Island, as well as the unnamed island of Gongjiu, coupled with the black technology of the people in the rivers and lakes, rebuilding the fleet at this time is not delusion.

Yan Lide has always wanted to record his name in that history book. There must be something unique. After thinking about it for three lifetimes, he finally realized that his strength lies in making money, so hurry up and move!

Yan Lide was engaged in intense preparation work, first of all, of course, to obtain the consent of the emperor, and it happened that the young emperor also agreed to such a strategy. In order to avoid the discussion of wasting the country's financial resources, the construction of the treasure ship was first kept secret, and then the blueprints were prepared and the talents were collected.The blueprints are kept in the palace, but the descendants who built the treasure ships are gradually withering. No matter how great an industry is, as long as there is no source of running water, it will still wither.During Chengzu's reign, it was too costly to propagandize Guo Wei's sailing, and subsequent dynasties could not support the consumption of Zhiyang. In addition, Japanese pirates and pirates were rampant, and ocean voyages also stopped.Shipbuilding naturally stopped. At this time, the status of craftsmen was not high. Without the support of the state, many people could not even afford food and clothing.Don't you see that Zheng He was the only one who became famous by sailing to promote the country's prestige, and most of the craftsmanship of those craftsmen was lost.

Therefore, if you want to build a treasure ship, the first step is to find talents.

In this world, if it's craftsmanship, what Yan Lide knows best is Zhu Ting.Zhu Ting studied under Lu Banmen, and Zhu Ting's strength is in the exquisite mechanism, but he must have other brothers or descendants, and there must be someone who can build treasure ships.

In the imperial court, but always in the rivers and lakes, Yan Lide is quite happy with himself.After taking leave with the emperor, Yan Lide left the capital in the name of looking for folk craftsmen, and brought Qian Zeyu and Yan Xuan along with him.Yan Xuan was nourished by internal energy in the mother's womb, and has a strong physique, much stronger than ordinary babies.

"I'm also worried that the weather is too cold, and it will be inconvenient to take him with me." Qian Zeyu looked at the carriage they were riding in with a smile. It was a double-horse carriage made of high-quality wood, which was soundproof and warm. It is very convenient to install a fixed charcoal basin and a small coffee table.Use doors instead of curtains for more privacy.

The drivers were all Yan Lide's subordinates who had been trained by him. Yan Lide nestled in the car at ease, and teased Yan Xuan on his lap. "There are still too few people in the family, so it's not inconvenient for the two of us to take care of the children." Yan Lide chatted casually. This time he went out with a nanny, but Yan Lide didn't want the children to be too unfamiliar with their parents.

"Well, there will naturally be more children in the future." Qian Zeyu thought of another direction.

"That's a good wish. It seems that I have to work hard." Yan Lide teased.

Qian Zeyu was not what he used to be, and said generously, "You're welcome, let's work together." After speaking, he burst out laughing, causing Yan Xuan to wave his hands and show a toothless smile.

"Well, there are disadvantages of having too many people. There are always conflicts." Qian Zeyu meant something, referring to her third brother and third sister-in-law.Qian Zeda married his wife Xiao Shi. The two met by chance. After falling in love freely, they told their parents to get married.Both parents are enlightened people, they have never stopped their love and union, and generously blessed them.It's a pity that the fate of these two people ran out during their acquaintance and love, and they always quarreled after they got married, making Anchangbo's mansion go crazy.

"When the teeth touch the tongue, as long as the nature is kind and harmless, the temperament and temper can be tempered." Yan Lide advised, he is really not good at mediating family conflicts.It's not a matter of right and wrong, both of them are wrong, it just depends on the position.

"Bringing in, the third brother and the third sister-in-law are almost broken, and there is no sign of a relationship. How many times have I been persuaded by my parents, elder brother and sister-in-law, second brother and second sister-in-law, nephews and nieces have often mediated in the middle, and it is useless. In the past Mother thinks that once she has a child, her temperament will be decided, but they have not lived in the same room for a long time. Father said a few days ago, if it doesn’t work out, it’s time to reconcile. The third sister-in-law’s family is also an open-minded person, and they will never force them to reconcile. away from my daughter."

"Well, father-in-law's opinion." Yan Lide nodded, it was indeed a solution.

"But they don't want to reconcile." Qian Zeyu supported his forehead and said: "What do you think these two people think? It just breaks my heart for them."

"Okay, maybe for them, beating is about kissing or loving. No matter we or parents, they are outsiders to their husband and wife. Let the "insiders" solve it by themselves." Yan Lide laughed.

"You didn't see how those two quarreled. They had fought several times. If the third sister-in-law hadn't come from a martial arts sect, and the third brother knew how to punch and kick, he would have... cough cough, let's not talk, I just can't understand these two things. Why don't people be more straightforward."

"How can we explain the emotional matter? Seeing the noise and pain at this moment may not be enough to consume the sweetness of their acquaintance at the beginning, or they still have hope and hope to go on." Yan Lide is also convinced by Qian Zeda and his wife Yes, in any era there are those who are content with being ordinary and those who have outstanding personalities. These two are outstanding examples.After getting married, Qian Zeda realized that he remembered his wife asking him to keep his body like a jade and confine him to the inner house. He was not the chivalrous woman he expected, and was very disappointed.Only then did Xiao realize that what Qian Zeda did for her back then was what Qian Zeda could do for many women, and she was also very disappointed if she didn't accept getting married.

"Okay, let's not talk about them, look at brother Xuan, we fell asleep after talking a few words, with a small mouth open and hands clenched into small fists, cute and tight."

Qian Zeyu gently took the child over. There were vibrations in the carriage from time to time, but the little guy was sleeping soundly. He would babble from time to time in his dreams, which made his heart feel soft.

Qian Zeyu lowered his voice and said, "Can I drop by Wuxiang Nunnery when I go out this time? I haven't seen Master for several years."

"Why not, I'm not busy this time, Mrs. Kurong is an expert in the world, I also want to pay my respects." The whole family went slowly in the carriage, stayed in Wuxiang Nunnery for half a month, and then continued to set off.Then I went to Taiyuan to meet Yan Tieshan, and stayed there for half a month.

It's still comfortable at home~ Yan Lide lay by the window watching the green willow spit new shoots.The spring in the north is very short. It seems that when they left Beijing, it was still snowing, and when they arrived in Taiyuan, the whole sky cleared up.The weather is good and the mood is good. If it is not for the mission, Yan Lide would like to stay in Zhuguangbaoqi Pavilion all year round.

Suddenly news came from the rivers and lakes that Ximen Chuuxue was chasing and killing Lu Xiaofeng, but for some unknown reason.The temperament of the two of them is well known in the world, and neither of them is a big treacherous person.In order to hone his sword skills, the sword god Ximen Chuuxue only goes out four times a year, chasing and killing villains for thousands of miles. Ximen Chuuxue and Lu Xiaofeng are friends, and if they can turn against each other regardless of their friendship, it can only be because Lu Xiaofeng has done something wrong.But what could Lu Xiaofeng do wrong?Lu Xiaofeng is a daring and vicious prodigal son, he can't be blamed for his actions, except... a womanizer.

Sun Xiuqing had already left Ximen Chuuxue, this matter was reported by Lu Xiaofeng a few years ago, and everyone knew that the sword god abandoned his family and son to pursue the way of swordsmanship.Sun Xiuqing hadn't heard from Sun Xiuqing in the past few years, and everyone couldn't guess what mistakes Lu Xiaofeng could make in sex to annoy Ximen Chuuxue.Seeing Lu Xiaofeng running away without asking anyone for help, it was obvious that he was at fault.

Yan Lide smiled slightly when he heard the words, did he already arrive at this plot?In the past few years, his focus was on the court, and he seldom cared about Lu Xiaofeng.Yan Lide was not interested in the ups and downs of the rivers and lakes, he left Qian Zeyu and Yan Xuan in Taiyuan, under the care of Yan Tieshan, and went to visit Zhu Ting by himself.

Zhu Ting had dealt with Yan Lide before. Back then, Yan Lide took the unenthroned emperor on a tour of the rivers and lakes, and once asked him to open the mechanism on the second floor of Qingyi from the outside, trapping Huo Xiu to death.Zhu Ting also cooperates with the Ministry of Industry, and he can be regarded as one of the non-staff consultants.

When Yan Lide found him, Zhu Ting was lying on a chair drinking some wine, with a pile of peanuts as an appetizer, humming an out-of-key tune, and beating the time with his right hand.The proprietress, dressed in pink, sat beside him to drink with him, echoing a few lines of the tune from time to time, making the tune go further.

The small courtyard of their house is very hidden, and the people who can find it here are all "people of the Tao".The proprietress raised a smiling face, and Jiao Didi asked: "What do the guests come to buy?" The proprietress is already a woman in her 30s, and it is not an exaggeration to call a middle-aged woman at this time, but she is still wearing girlish pink clothes, and put Such tender eyes conveyed his personal style, his face was ruddy, and his winking eyes were silky, like ripe peaches.

Zhu Ting claimed to be the big boss, so it was natural for her, the lady boss, to take care of the guests.

Zhu Ting half-lyed on the chair, and said impatiently: "Didn't I reply to your letter? I am the only one in my generation, and the only senior brother, Yue Qing, died long ago in the Chase bank note case. Useless!"

Yan Lide was not impatient, he sat on the recliner next to him, and said: "There are no brothers from the same school, but there are always old friends in the industry. I welcome anyone with skills."

Yan Lide moved skillfully but was not stopped by Zhu Ting. The proprietress knew that this unmasked man was a friend of her husband, she stood up gently and smiled and said, "You guys are talking, I'll fix two appetizers." After speaking, she walked from the side I took out wine glasses, chopsticks, plates and other items from the low cabinet, and placed them on the small table next to Yan Lide's recliner.

"I don't have any old friends." Zhu Ting muttered.

"Be humble, isn't Lu Xiaofeng your old friend. Speaking of him, I heard that he is being hunted down by Ximen Chuuxue, aren't you worried?"

"Oh~ This kind of cold-hearted person never cares about the life and death of others, you have seen it before." Zhu Ting curled his lips in boredom, "Aren't you also Lu Xiaofeng's friend, you are in a high position, you have a high position and authority, and you have never helped him the meaning of?"

"I'm not worried just because I'm a friend. I believe in Lu Xiaofeng's ability." Even if he was chased and killed by the sword god Ximen Chuuxue, Lu Xiaofeng could still escape death, let alone they were just acting.

It is Lu Xiaofeng's legend to visit the Ghost Villa, and now Yan Lide only wants to recruit shipbuilders. "Do you know who can build ships? If you don't have old friends, you can always give me some news."

Zhu Ting propped himself up and looked him up and down, then fell back on the reclining chair, closed his eyes and meditated: "Forget it, why bother to abuse people. How can the court's affairs be clearly stated? People leave tea to cool down, and policies change as soon as they are said. I If I give you people now, if you don’t know when you will enter the sky prison, these people will be unlucky. It’s a trivial matter to be dismissed without money. If you are pulled into a big banner and you can’t even save your life, let’s forget it.”

"Then let those technologies be lost? If you learn the craft and don't use it, it will become obsolete sooner or later. You Luban are now the masters of the craftsman. Do you want to watch the industry decline? In the future, the craft of shipbuilding will also become the art of slaying dragons." , no longer useful.”

Zhu Ting sneered, "There are always people who want to build ships in the rivers and lakes. The Feixian Island in Ye Gucheng, the sword fairy, always needs people. At worst, go to him. I have a craft, and I will never die of hunger."

"Isn't it good to do things for the imperial court? I can keep them from leaving their hometowns and gain the respect of others... Don't talk to me about building boats for the rivers and lakes. A boat will last for 30 years, how much demand can the rivers and lakes have. The rivers and lakes have left No matter how far away those ordinary craftsmen are, they live in the market and villages, if someone works for the court, the villagers in the village will all look up to them, and this is enough for them.”

"Then kill them when the big ship is built and need to be kept secret?" Zhu Ting asked coldly.He is not only a carpenter, but also has friends in other construction industries. He built the treasure house in the tomb of the emperor for the emperor and general, and he was more or less murdered.

"The imperial court will not take human life lightly, I mentioned the assembly line with you last time..."

"Don't say it, I never agree, this is an insult to us! The craftsmen trained on a large scale can only be part of it. Your boat can't be built for a lifetime. They only know one kind of craft, and they are under your control all year round. How can you survive when you don’t need them? It’s better to learn how to make chairs and stools in the countryside. It’s always a way to survive.” Zhu Ting is now well-known in the Jianghu world, and everyone calls him a “good hand”. Living up to his reputation, he always looks at problems from the perspective of the entire industry. He knows that ordinary craftsmen are not suitable for such a path.

There is no guarantee for technical personnel, which is a social problem.When Yan Lide fought against the enemy on the northwest border, the lack of state pensions for veterans and disabled soldiers was also a problem.Unexpectedly, he encountered a similar problem again, Yan Lide sighed, and said: "I am 30 years old this year. I practice martial arts, understand medicine, and am in good health. It seems that I can live another 50 years. Do you agree with that?"

"Hmph~" Zhu Ting snorted, ignoring his mystification.

"During my lifetime, I can guarantee the life and future of those shipbuilders. After the treasure ship is built, I can arrange for them to work as officials in the Ministry of Industry. The decision will be made according to the level of skill and contribution. The standards will be discussed later. If the part of the official qualifications, you can learn the craft again and work in the industry under my name. Or if someone wants to return to his hometown, I will give enough silver to let him return to his hometown. The retired soldiers in the Northwest are a precedent. With my support, do small business There are not a few people who run businessmen and landlords, do you trust me?"

Zhu Ting finally stood up and said with a smile, "So, I hope you live another 500 years."

"Well, thank you, old monster." Yan Lide laughed loudly.

At this time, the proprietress came over with a long tray, and said with a smile, "Come here, it happens to be lunch, and the wine has been opened, so hurry up and serve." The proprietress always arrives just right.

After convincing Zhu Ting and getting a list from him, Yan Lide personally visited them one by one.People who can be remembered by Zhu Ting are naturally on the same level as him.Birds of a feather flock together, and people are divided into groups. Friends with skilled hands are also skilled craftsmen.

During the search, Yan Lide received a letter from Gong Jiu, and Wu Ming came.

Wu Ming!Lu Xiaofeng is the number one expert in the world, the only one who can threaten Yan Lide's life.

Yan Lide attached great importance to it, put down all the affairs in his hands, and the whole team operated around Wu Ming, and must find out every move of Wu Ming when he came to the Central Plains.Gong Jiu also held grudges. Back then, what I gave him was the big sweet dates to break the demons. Even if the methods were rough, the benefits were real.In the end, Gong Jiu agreed to help him deal with Wu Ming, but only sent a reminder letter, which was regarded as fulfilling the promise.This kind of profiteer knows how to do business better than Yan Lide.

After analyzing Wu Ming's route, Yan Lide immediately rushed back to Taiyuan.His father, wife, son, all the concerns of this world are there.

Gong Jiu said long ago that Wu Ming is very talented in martial arts, but he has no management skills. As Gong Jiu's master, he can't even keep the title of island owner. Man can only be a lone ranger.The same is true in terms of intelligence analysis, Wu Ming walked all the way, without any subordinates to follow, he went straight to Zhuguangbaoqi Pavilion without any cover.

Yan Lide was ready to fight, and the Eighteen Guards of Yunzi who had been transferred to protect Yan Tieshan had also been transferred back to cooperate with the terrain of the Zhuguangbaoqi Pavilion to conduct battle drills and perform countless deduction to try to escape under his eyes.

Yes, escape, Yan Lide attaches so much importance to Lu Xiaofeng's number one master, he has no delusions of killing him, only thinking of repelling him and letting his wife and children escape.Time was too tight, Wu Ming moved too fast, and Gong Jiu was too slow to warn. Yan Lide had already planned to entrust his father, wife and children to the sword god and sword fairy, but there was no way to escort them there first. What should Yan Lide do if he was intercepted halfway?

In this way, the three of them can only be allowed to hide in the multiple protection circles and face the enemy alone.

Yan Tieshan was puzzled and said: "You said this Wu Ming, I have been in the rivers and lakes for many years and I have never heard of it. Who gave you the news?" , he is also one of the top masters in the arena.

"Father, my source of information can't be wrong. When the world judges the world's masters, it doesn't mean that Yu Luocha, the resident of the Western Demon Cult, is also included in the list. This is a master of Yu Luocha level." Yan Lide said.

Yan Tieshan gasped. They were originally in the Western Regions, and the Kazakh cavalry were behind Jinpeng's destruction of the country, but these people defeated Jinpeng but did not reap the fruits of victory.As a lost dog who was defeated in the war, Yu Luocha's name was like a thunderbolt, and now a person with the same name as Yu Luocha came, how could Yan Tieshan not be surprised.

This is the first time that Yan Lide attaches so much importance to his opponents. He has fought against Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuuxue before, but Yan Lide knows the temperament of the two of them well. If they die at their hands, they will only feel a sense of sympathy for each other. The opponent is rare, bless his family.But Wu Ming is different, Wu Ming is a real killer and hero.Just look at Gong Jiu as an apprentice, but he is full of problems, and he knows that he is haunted by demons.

Fear accompanied Yan Lide, and after Wu Ming entered the Taiyuan territory, the fear suddenly receded like a tide.Maybe it is the eye effect of the storm. When you are in the center of the storm, you can't be so afraid.

Yan Lide calmly analyzed the gap between himself and Wu Ming.There is no doubt that Wu Ming's martial arts skills are strong and he has rich experience.According to the comparison of Xiang Yu Luocha's martial arts, Wu Ming's martial arts is at best superior to Yan Lide's, and cannot occupy an overwhelming advantage.Don't forget that when he fought Yu Luocha last time, Yan Lide hadn't broken through yet.Therefore, he is more inclined to have an equal share between the two, but it is certain that Wu Ming's internal energy will be more abundant. In terms of age, he is almost twice as old as Yan Lide, which means that it is not good for Yan Lide to fight for a long time!Everything has advantages and disadvantages. Compared with Wu Ming, Yan Lide's biggest advantage is that he is young, his body is at its peak state, and his speed and explosive power are definitely higher than Wu Ming's. In addition, Yan Lide's experience in three lifetimes.If the battle is resolved quickly, Yan Lide's chances of winning will definitely increase a lot.

Thinking of this, Yan Lide gently covered the silk handkerchief on the soft sword, and the sense of panic that had been oppressing my heart before had disappeared all of a sudden.

Yan Lide was still gently wiping the soft sword, when a sharp warning sound suddenly sounded in the night sky, Wu Ming is coming!

Yan Lide pushed open the door, held a soft sword in his hand, and quietly watched Wu Ming come riding on the night wind and stepping on the moon.The eighteen guards are not easy to train, and Yan Lide is unwilling to use them as cannon fodder.The role of these people is to warn in advance, and after their defeat, a group of people will pester Wu Ming, and another group will send their family members to evacuate.

Wu Minghe was chicken-skinned, hunched slightly, opened his arms, and flew into Yan Lide's yard like a bird with wings spread.

"Yan Lide?" Wu Ming asked, as if he was afraid that he had killed the wrong person.

"It's me, Wu Ming?"

"It's the old man." Wu Ming nodded proudly.

That's good, they are all right.Yan Lide's momentum soared, and he quickly drew out his sword, and the light of the soft sword illuminated his eyes.

"Wait..." Wu Ming waved his hand as if he wanted to say something, but Yan Lide turned a deaf ear to it and just fought.Facing an opponent as high as a mountain, Yan Lide finally understood Ximen Chuuxue's mentality of hearing the truth in the morning and dying in the evening. His family had already arranged a retreat. At this time, he put his life on the line and fought with all his strength.

Wu Ming is also used to seeing Zhenzhang under his hands, and seeing Yan Lide's performance, it is clear that he wants to kill him.Wu Ming stopped talking nonsense and went up to fight head-on. His skills were exactly the same as Gong Jiu's. The wound cut by the soft sword quickly re-clotting blood, looking like an invincible hero.

Yan Lide couldn't see all of this, no matter how exquisite the kung fu is, it will be blocked, and no matter how deep the kung fu is, it will be exhausted.Regardless of Wu Ming's overwhelming palm strength, Yan Lide swung the fastest sword move in his life——

Wu Ming's eyes widened like this, and he fell to the ground in disbelief, making a loud noise, and blood slowly flowed out from the big hole in his chest.

What's even more unbelievable is Yan Lide. Is this the appearance of the number one master he is waiting for?Yan Lide suddenly had a feeling in his chest, he was standing on the top of the mountain!