The person Hua Qingfeng caught was none other than Xie Kangtu.

Among the crowd, the one who was most surprised was Gao Sheng Dao.

This Hua Qingfeng had sworn allegiance in front of him, yet now it seemed that this person served Xiao Mohe.

Sure enough, Hua Qingfeng placed Xie Kangtu on the ground, clasped his fists and saluted Xiao Mohe, "Hua Mou pays a visit the Grand General."

Xiao Mohe returned the salute, ''Mr Hua and Venerable Puzhao, they are Reclusive Exper,The Wushan Fisherwoman skilled in strategizing, never anticipated that Hua Qingfeng would follow her every step of the way.

Mr Gao, you should understand by now that Great Chen is full of talents and experts, and when you set out from Chang'an, we already knew your whereabouts like the back of our hand. Therefore, it's better to make peace."

Gao Sheng Dao shut his mouth. At this point, he was clear that his actions were like child's play in front of a battle-hardened sandsman like Xiao Mohe.

Hua Qingfeng made another salute, bowed his head and said, "Even though I held Boat Owner Xie, However, another guy still walked away ...... Wushan fisherwoman's entourage are so powerful, I am deeply ashamed!"

Xiao Mohe walked over and patted Hua Qingfeng's shoulder, "Mr Hua, that little guy is insignificant, boat owner Xie is the big fish." Said he squatted down and looked at Xie Kangtu: "Boat Owner Xie wants to leave, directly tell this general that is, why sneak around and use this sound east to strike the west plan to escape from the secret passage?"

Wen Zhongyuan's face was a shade of red and a shade of white. It was only then that he realised that this Xiao Mohe had been through a hundred battles, and it was absolutely impossible to hide it from him.

Things have come to this point, he had no choice but to say: "The person was released by me, there's no need for you around the bush insinuating If you want to destroy my mountain village, you can order it now, Wen Mou has nothing to say!"

Xiao Mohe laughed: "Zhongyuan and Boat Owner Xie are close personal friends,It's understandable that you want to help your old friend escape.However, in addition to harbouring the criminals, Boat Owner Xie is also guilty of hiding the shipbuilding atlas and to plot mischief! Mr Hua's ability to fly over the walls to spy on secrets and to create and mechanical control device that no one else in the world can match, so it's futile for you to deliberately create a diversion."

Li Jing then secretly regret. Hua Qingfeng ostensibly obeys Gaosheng Dao and cooperates with Xiao Mohe in a ruse, but secretly he is actually Xiao Mohe's henchman, Xiao Mohe let him leave is to let it track the Wushan fisherwoman. This person on the martial arts or not as good as Wushan fisherwoman, the heart of the means is ruthless, Wen Zhongyuan said in the room, nine out of ten was heard by him.

Hua Qingfeng's ape eyes rolled, "Mr. Wen has installation the secret Mechanical control device passages, and I have already walked through them several times back and forth.Boat Owner Xie was dead set against admitting that he had the Wang family's shipbuilding atlas, But in the face of facts, he naturally became willing to tell the truth."

Xie Kangtu said, "Indeed, Xie Mou is hiding the shipbuilding atlas, but I will never give it to the person who killed my boat company’s brother and chopped off my legs! If you want to kill or die, do as you wish!"

"Chopping off Boat Owner Xie's leg was done by the Sui army, and killing the brothers of the boat company was ordered by Mr Gao, so naturally, the shipbuilding atlas can't be given to an enemy." Xiao Mohe washed himself clean, "But Xiao Mou has always been courteous and respectful to the boatowner, and the boatowner's branch along the river also needs to co-operate with the Dachen government in order to last long. If the shipowner informs Xiao Mou of the shipbuilding atlas, I will guarantee that you will revive the boat company, increase your rank, and it will not be difficult to appoint a county marquis."

Li Jing thought to himself, "In the end,isn't it you, Xiao Mohua, who orchestrated this behind the scenes?Boat Owner Xie is upright man , how could he fall for your tricks?

However, Xie Kangtu said, "I am honoured by the Great General's misplaced love, how dare I disobey? I don't dare to be a county vassal, as long as Great Chen orders to allow Xie Mou to do business in Chen. As for dedicating the map, all that is needed is for Great General to behead this monkey on the spot!" Saying this, he pointed at Hua Qingfeng.

Hua Qingfeng laughed loudly, "Do you think the Great General will believe you? I don't care enough to die, but you must hand over the shipbuilding atlas first."

Xiao Mohe said, "A thousand armies are easy to find, but a general is hard to find. Mr. Hua possesses exceptional skills, why would I kill him? Besides, the boat owner has been captured, and I'm afraid it's not up to you if you don't hand over the shipbuilding atlas."

Xiao Meiniang said, "Great General naturally believes that everything is under control, however,I'm afraid Mr. Wen doesn't think so."

"Oh?" Xiao Mohe laughed, "Could it be that Brother Zhong Yuan thinks that just because we are all on your estate, we can do whatever we want?"

Wen Zhongyuan said, "Great General Xiao, I am originally from Liang State, and like Boat Owner Xie, I am merely camping in Chen State. This manor, as well as the Jiangdu and Lushan shipyards, They are all external possessions to me." Then he said to the WenShiHong, who was standing by with his sword at the ready: "Hong,my son, a man's loyalty and righteousness first, the Liang dynasty treats me Wen family is not thin, now although the decline, but as a subjects, the big deal is just a death! Are you ready?"

Wen Shi Hong bowed and said, "Reporting back to father, all the men and horses have been summoned, just waiting for father's order."

"Good!" Wen Zhongyuan drew his sword in his hand and said coldly, "Great General Xiao, you have two hundred men and I have five hundred Zhuang Ding. Tonight, you and I are each on our own, and this is the end of our friendship!" Saying so, he waved his sword to cut off a sleeve.

Xiao Moheo stood upright, not moving a muscle. He looked at Wen Zhongyuan and shook his head, ''Brother Zhongyuan cut you robes and broke our loyalty, Xiao Mou is deeply sorry!It's just that although you have five hundred Zhuang Ding, But my two hundred men are all capable of fighting ten to one and are willing to die in battle for the state of Chen, and will never lose to you! You've only ordered soldiers and horses, but you've neglected the Mr.Gao in this hall. I have Mr Hua and Venerable Master Puzhao, even if you can withstand my hundred moves, who can deal with them?"

Mage Puzhao recited "Amitabha Buddha" and suddenly struck out. The crowd saw a blur. But saw his palms grabbing at Wen Shi Hong. Wen Shihong sword stabbing, and Puzhao fight together. Puzhao force big palm sinking, Wen Shi Hong sword fast step steady, a moment to fight difficult to distinguish. Xiao Mohe could not stop nodding: "Zhongyuan brother raised a good son, really is a young hero ......" words did not fall, Wen Zhongyuan bellowed, long sword swiftly stabbed at Xiao Mohe. Xiao Mohe drank a "good",back to the sword a strike. Lai Huer's body like a ghost, from the side to attack Xiao Mohe. Xiao Moha, fighting against two people, is still barely managing to hold his own. At this moment, Puzhao was forced back three steps by Wen Shi Hong and hit Xiao Mohe. Xiao Mohe held Puzhao with his left palm; with his right hand, he held Wen Zhongyuan's sword, and flicked away from Lai Huer's attack.

In this split second, only to see Venerable Master Puzhao's right elbow sinking, striking Xiao Mohe's left ribcage. With a muffled sound, Xiao Mohe fell to the ground and sprayed a mouthful of blood. Hua Qingfeng wanted to come to his rescue, but was blocked by Lai Huer. Wen Zhongyuan stepped forward and snatched his sword; Wen Shihong drew out his ox tendons and quickly tied him up.

This change was greatly unexpected by Li Jing. However, what was even more unexpected to him was that Lai Huer walked straight to Hua Qingfeng and simply said, "you make the first move!"

Hua Qingfeng let out a loud shout. Holding up a black umbrella, he thrust directly at Lai Huer. Lai Huer quickly dodged and swiftly stabbed back swards three times.The two of them fought together in the hall, and it was difficult to distinguish between them. Gradually, Hua Qingfeng moved towards the door, and suddenly hit the hall door with a palm and leapt out. Lai Huer like a shadow, closely followed Hua Qingfeng, all the way down the entanglement, gradually no sound, apparently Hua Qingfeng see Xiao Mohe was captured, first fled; Lai Huer expected Xiao Meiniang safety, then chased the enemy and went.

It was at this time that the sound of blades clashing resounded outside the house, and the shouts of killing grew louder and louder. Wen Shi Hong walked out. Not long after, the noises outside also gradually disappeared.

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Wen Shi Hong returned to the hall again and reported to his father, "The leading lieutenants learnt that the Great General was well and had ceased their attack; only eleven were wounded and four were killed in battle."

Wen Zhongyuan nodded his head and said, "Hong, why don't you pay your respects to your master."

Wen Shihong knelt down and bowed three times to Puzhao, saying, ''Master, previously due to the compelling circumstances, I dared not meet you. Please forgive me, dear Master, "

"Get up." Puzhao helped Wen Shihong up, "Shihong, you've admired Guan Gong since you were a child, do you know what Guan Gong is most admired?"

Wen Shi Hong said, "Reporting back to the Master, Guan Gong is loyal and righteous, even if he dies generously, he will never betray!"

Puzhao said: "Exactly. However, the most admirable thing about Guan Gong is that he guards the land of Jingzhou, enduring humiliation until death! Your father has worked hard in his business; what is it for?"

Wen Shi Hong said, "Father's ambition is to defend Jingzhou, to allow the people to live in a peaceful and orderly world."

Puzhao said, "Jiangling is Jingzhou, and Jingzhou is Jiangling. Liang has endured humiliation for more than twenty years, just to restore the territory of the former state!"

Xiao Meiniang held A Yue in her arms and bowed to Venerable Master Puzhao, "Meiniang pays my respects to Fourth Uncle Ancestor ......"

Wen Zhongyuan also bowed down and kowtowed, "Your servant Wen Zhongyuan, pays respects to the King of Wuchang......"

It turns out that this Master Puzhao is the fourth son of Xiao Tong, the Zhaoming Emperor of the Liang Dynasty, named Xiao Zhan. who was appointed as the King of Wuchang County. In the third year of Liang's Cheng Sheng (554 A.D.), the Western Wei Dynasty pacified Jiangling, and Xiao Zhan disappeared. Unexpectedly, more than twenty years later, he became Venerable Master Puzhao.

"Amitabha Buddha!" Puzhao chanted the Buddha's name in a low voice and closed his eyes slightly. After a long time, he opened his eyes and said, "There is neither Xiao Zhan nor King Wuchang in the world. The poor monk's name is Puzhao, but only a Buddhist disciple.Xiao Mohe, your father Xiao Lang, has been in charge of Shixing County and has done a lot of good work. He named you 'Mahe', which means 'Great Wisdom' in Sanskrit, hoping that you will have great wisdom and discern what is right and what is wrong. However, judging from what you have done, you have killed too much and have not much wisdom. You are of the Xiao Clan lineage, can't you realise that?"

Back then, not yet twenty years old, he alone on horseback brazenly charged through the midst of thousands of troops, as if entering a land with no one else and then led the army to repeatedly win the northern enemy, so extremely conceited. Tonight was Wen Zhongyuan, Lai Huer, Puzhao three masters surrounded by attack and suffered backstabbing, initially unconvinced, but Puzhao that elbow let him understand, even with Puzhao single combat, want to win is also extremely slim.

He half-kneeled on the ground and cupped his fists, ''Maho has met the Fourth Your Highness, I have never forgotten that I am a descendant of the Lanling Xiao Clan. It's just that the world is like a chess game, it's not up to me.

Now that I am a subject of Great Chen, I have to serve my lord faithfully. This time I came to the west, it is precisely to promote the friendship between Chen and Liang, and I also please Your Highness let go of what has already happened and help facilitate this matter."

Venerable Puzhao said, "In the future, don't mention the word 'Prince', it is better to call poor monk Puzhao.

Mr Wen since this has been so, move more work is not beneficial, but also please let go of General Xiao, we go to Jiangling together, please the emperor's holy judgment." Said and then put his hands together, whispered softly, "Amitabha."

So they rested that night. The next morning, after having breakfast, they each prepared to go to Jiangling.Li Jing found that after last night's change, the situation has changed greatly, the journey to Jiangling was first led by Xiao Mohe but now it is controlled by the Venerable Master Puzhao.

Xiao Mohe is still leading the "escort", but he is no longer able to control the forces - although there are only fourteen monks led by Venerable Puzhao, their strength is not to be underestimated;

Wen Zhongyuan is accompanying him with 300 strong men, leaving behind Wen Shihong to lead 200 people to take care of the aftermath, and it seems they have resolved to abandon their family business and pledge loyalty to the State of Liang;Xiao Meiniang, Zhang Ke, Qing Ni, and A Yue travelled in the same carriage, and Wen Zhongyuan specially arranged a wide four-wheeled carriage; Li Jing still travelled in a carriage with Xie Kangtu and Gao Sheng Dao. However, the carriage is much more comfortable than the previous one.

Along the way, the troop maintained strict discipline, and marched along the river towards Jiangling. Some passes are steep, if you do not open the city, it is difficult to pass. After experiencing the failure at Jiangxia Mountain, Xiao Mohe lost his arrogance and became cautious in both speech and actions.

Li Jing thought he came to the west this mission is important, can not have the slightest failure, and Puzhao master for Xiao's elders, unpredictable, who do not dare to move.

Gao Sheng Dao is known that if you want to get out of the trap, unless the Liang Emperor pardoned, so also shut up.

Xiao Meiniang always asked Li Jing to serve medicine after meals, but in fact it was just for show. Li Jing was naturally happy to get along with Meiniang, and every time he took the medicine seriously, even Puzhao nodded his head when he saw it.

On several occasions, when he was resting, Puzhao asked Li Jing about some Buddhist principles, and Li Jing answered the questions fluently. So Puzhao was no longer suspicious. He did not know that the Li family believes in Buddhism, where the male children must study Buddhist scriptures, compared to the ordinary temple monks since it is no less.

After four days of travelling, finally arrived at the west bank of Jiangling. Looking across the river, Jiangling City is majestic and lofty, built along the river according to the mountains, as if a dragon coiled, dark grey ancient walls through the vicissitudes of life. The procession had just stopped, when they saw that there was already a team of neatly arranged men and horses by the river. A twenty-four or twenty-five year old youth wearing a golden crown and an apricot yellow python suit, with a face like a crown of jade and with beautiful eyes twinkling like stars approached, clasping his fists and bowing to Venerable Master Puzhao, "Grandson Xiao Cong, visited Imperial Uncle Ancestor."Puzhao lifted him up and bowed with folded hands, "The Crown Prince made me feel ashamed of myself. Previously there has been a letter submitted to the emperor, poor monk Puzhao has converted to my Buddha, the world no longer Xiao Zhan."

Xiao Cong could only say, "Venerable Puzhao has worked hard all the way, disciple Xiao Cong was ordered by his father to come and greet Venerable Puzhao and the Chen ambassador, Great General Xiao, Sui Gao Zuolang, 'Jiangxia Mengchang' Mr Wen, and Jiangzhou boat company's Boat Owner Xie." Saying so, he greeted the aforementioned people one by one. Li Jing saw that every move he made seemed to have gone through a thousand refinements, and that he had the right amount of control, so he couldn't help but secretly admire him.Xiao Mohe, Gao Sheng Dao, and Wen Zhongyuan made a bow deeply to Xiao Cong; Xie Kangtu was physically inconvenienced, so he clasped his fists and saluted.

Only when he had finished saluting did Xiao Cong go to greet Zhang Ke: "How are you, the prince's maternal uncle?" Zhang Ke wanted to kneel down and bow, but Xiao Cong held him back, then turned his head to Xiao Meiniang and smiled, "Second sister's illness, have you recovered?"

Xiao Meiniang was never afraid of this big brother and immediately smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern.If I hadn't met the monk Seng Can and had this medicine boy serving me all the way, I'm afraid that my sister's illness would hardly have seen any improvement."

Li Jing hurriedly took a step forward and made a bowe deeply to Xiao Cong, "Little man Mu Li, pay my respects to the Crown Prince. I was instructed by Master Sang Can to serve the Princess in taking her medicine, and I am honoured to pay my respects to the Crown Prince of Liang today."

Xiao Cong was about to help up, Puzhao said: ''This little monk since childhood with the Seng Can master, Buddhist cultivation is really good! The poor monk came along the road to talk to the little monk about the Buddhist scriptures, the little monk answered the questions fluently. Crown Prince, the Liang State believes in Buddhism, if the little monk is willing to stay in the Liang State, it will be able to light up the Buddhist studies ......"

Upon hearing this, Li Jing hurriedly said, "I was ordered to serve the Princess, and when the Princess's old illness heals, I will still have to go back to Sikong Mountain to serve my master."

Venerable Master Puzhao said: ''People talk about knowing each other, and Buddha talks about Dharma fates. When you were travelling on the boat in Jiangzhou, you were mindful of the deceased's grief and suffering, and your heart is very benevolent! Since you have come to Jiangling, please enter the city to rest for a while."

XiaoMoHe see this monk is wordy, heart extremely unhappy, especially PuZhao actually hide identity due to being highly regarded, was appointed as the abbot of the temple,it's obvious that I was deceived.and the crisis out of the backstabbing, causing him to lose face, the most abominable! But Puzhao is the Liang emperor’s fourth uncle, at this time and in other people's territory, hit but, had to temporarily tolerate.

So the crowd divided into boats to cross the river. The river below Jiangling City was wide, and the boat floated in the water like a withered leaf. However, the Liang navy is well-trained, and the men and horses on the boat do not feel the slightest swaying. Ten boats were sent together and soon arrived under the city of Jiangling, and then passed through the water city. Li Jing saw this city about four feet high, about two feet thick, all for the boulder masonry, majestic, solid as gold, Secretly amazed in his heart.

The gates of the inner city were opened. Li Jing, still carrying Xie Kangtu, followed behind Xiao Meiniang and entered the city with Xiao Cong. He saw that the market was clean and tidy, and the people came and went as usual, not looking at the Crown Prince's carriage, but going about their business.

After passing the Vermilion Bird Gate, we arrived at the Imperial City. The general guarding the city opened the gates. Except for the soldiers led by Xiao Mohe, the Zhuang Ding led by Wen Zhongyuan, and the fourteen monks who stayed in the welcoming pavilion outside the Imperial City, the rest of the people entered the Forbidden Palace.

Passing through the forbidden palace promenade, he arrived under the red steps in front of the Taiji Hall. Only a long voice was heard, "Please - Great Chen Special Envoy, Servant of the Emperor, and Hussar General Xiao Mohe to have an audience."

Xiao Mohe hastily removed his sword and handed it to the guards in front of the temple, and tidied his attire and entered the hall to pay respects.

Li Jing and the others stood outside the hall, and the sound of Emperor Liang and Xiao Mohe answering each other was faintly heard in their ears, but it was extremely vague.

When the crown prince greeted them, he placed Pu Zhao in the foremost position, but upon arriving at the Taiji Hall, they placed the envoy first. This seemed chaotic and disordered, but in reality, Emperor Liang was strictly following the system of the time.

After half an hour, just saw Crown Prince Xiao Cong quickly walking out and said to the crowd, "Father's oral edict, please come in to see all of you together."