martial arts general

Chapter 22
Gongsun Wuji also raised his eyebrows with joy and nodded slightly: "Master Zhao, if you achieve great things, I will follow the way of heaven and my blessings will be endless."

Sima You asked: "Gongsun Shaoxia, it seems that what you care most about is the way of heaven."

Gongsun Wuji nodded: "If you follow the sky, you will live, if you go against the sky, you will die. The way of heaven is like this, no one can stop it."

In this way, Zhao Jiuxiao gained a powerful helper.

Sima You: "Gongsun Shaoxia, since we have found you, we must hurry to Zuihualou and wait for Master Lu."

Gongsun Wuji cupped his hands and said, "Of course."

Even though he said that, there was still a look of embarrassment on his face.

This was not because Gongsun Wuji didn't want to see his fellow disciples, but because he felt guilty towards Lu Mingkong.

Zhao Jiuxiao: "Then let's go."

After finishing speaking, everyone left the teahouse and walked towards Zuihualou.

This restaurant is not too small, and there are a lot of drinkers coming and going.

A smell of wine came over his face, He Zhengyang rubbed his nose: "It's sweet-scented osmanthus."

Zhao Jiuxiao smiled: "He Daxia, is there any wine in this world that you don't know?"

He Zhengyang was full of confidence: "Yes, there is no wine that I can't smell."

Gongsun Wuji analyzed: "He Daxia often lived a life of licking blood from his knife. He really needed wine to relax his mind. As time went by, he became more and more dependent on wine."

He Zhengyang frowned: "How do you know that I used to lick blood?"

Gongsun Wuji didn't say much, showing a mysterious smile.

He Zhengyang wanted to ask more, but was stopped by Zhao Jiuxiao: "He Daxia, Gongsun Shaoxia has his own reasons, so you don't need to ask any more questions."

He Zhengyang nodded: "All right."

Everyone found a place and settled down, waiting for the Kunlun sent to come.

Zhao Jiuxiao wasn't idle either, but ordered five dishes of Drunken Ribs, Buddha Jumping Over the Wall, Red Pork, Hot and Sour Soup, Sea Oysters with Eggs, four bowls of rice, and a pot of sweet-scented osmanthus.

After paying the money, Xiao Er quickly brought up the food and wine.

He Zhengyang was addicted to alcohol, picked up the wine jar, and drank it in big gulps.

Zhao Jiuxiao, Sima You, and Gongsun Wuji enjoyed the delicious food.

While eating with chopsticks, Gongsun Wuji smiled and said, "Hero Zhao, do you know the situation in this world?"

Zhao Jiuxiao knew that the other party was trying to trick him, so he shook his head: "I don't know, please give me some advice from Gongsun Shaoxia."

Gongsun Wuji ate a piece of pork ribs and said: "Since the late Emperor passed away, the court has not been stable. There have been two great forces, which have brought disaster to the world."

"One is the eunuch party headed by the eunuch Ximen Wudi. They dominate the court and do evil, and no one can control them. The other is the late emperor's own brother, Wu Wang Lin Xiaotian, who is the leader. They rule one side and support their own self-respect."

"Ximen Wudi controls the government and holds military power, needless to say, but Lin Xiaotian superficially obeys the management of the court, pays taxes, and pays tribute to food, but in fact he has evil intentions, and sooner or later he will be detrimental to the court."

Zhao Jiuxiao frowned: "In your opinion, will Ximen Wudi and Lin Xiaotian fight?"

Gongsun Wuji waved his hand: "The time is not ripe yet, when the time comes, they will naturally meet each other in battle."

Zhao Jiuxiao only knew Ximen Wudi, but didn't know Lin Xiaotian. Hearing what the other party said, he had another idea in his mind.

He asked: "Then if these two confront each other, will I have a chance?"

Gongsun Wuji cupped his hands and said: "Exactly, Zhao Daxia, if my guess is correct, you also have an official position in the court?"

Zhao Jiuxiao admitted frankly: "That's natural."

Gongsun Wuji: "Master Zhao, when I first met you, I could already see that you are a person who has been on the battlefield, and you are completely different from ordinary people in the world."

Zhao Jiuxiao nodded: "Gongsun Shaoxia is right."

Gongsun Wuji smiled: "I really found the wrong person, Master Zhao, you still have a lot of things to do. I, Gongsun Wuji, am not very talented, so I am willing to help you with this."

Zhao Jiuxiao was very grateful: "Thank you so much, Young Master Gongsun."

Gongsun Wuji changed the subject: "Speaking of the confrontation between Ximen Wudi and Lin Xiaotian, once the two of them fight, the world will be in chaos. At that time, Ximen Wudi will need a general, just like Xia Housheng, to fight for him."

"Hero Zhao will have the opportunity to seize the military power. While the two are fighting, he will climb up step by step. First, he will help Ximen Wudi eliminate Lin Xiaotian. After his own strength grows, he will deal with Ximen Wudi."

Having said that, he clenched his right fist: "In this way, Hero Zhao can gain power and control the entire Tiansheng Kingdom. However, what Hero Zhao needs to do now is to wait for the opportunity."

Hearing Gongsun Wuji's analysis, Zhao Jiuxiao was naturally very excited and raised his teacup high: "Young hero Gongsun is really full of witty words."

Gongsun Wuji smiled and nodded: "Master Zhao, you have to do these things myself. I am just making suggestions behind my back."

Sima You cupped his hands and said: "Young Xia Gongsun has a broad vision, which is rare. I claim to be quite resourceful, but I am not as good as Young Xia Gongsun."

Gongsun Wuji waved his hand: "Shaoxia Sima, you are too polite. Your adaptability is better than mine. I just like to make long-term plans."

He Zhengyang was only focused on drinking, and had no intention of interjecting at all.

However, he was also very happy to hear that Gongsun Wuji helped Zhao Jiuxiao so much.

Everyone talked and laughed and had a good time.

At this moment, Lu Mingkong finally came to the restaurant.

He lowered his head with a look of disappointment on his face.

But the moment he looked up, Lu Mingkong saw Gongsun Wuji.

Gongsun Wuji also cupped his hands and said, "Senior Brother Lu."

Lu Mingkong rubbed his eyes and observed carefully.

After confirming that it was correct, he rushed forward and hugged Gongsun Wuji's arms: "Why did you just show up now!"

Gongsun Wuji said guiltily, "I'm sorry, Brother Lu, I've been avoiding you."

The Kunlun disciples also cupped their hands: "Greetings, Brother Gongsun!"

Gongsun Wuji waved his hand: "You don't have to be polite, I deserve it."

Lu Mingkong wanted to slap the opponent, but he couldn't do it after all: "Forget it, Junior Brother Gongsun, although I hate you, you and I are as close as brothers. Now that we meet, there is no need to talk about those things."

Gongsun Wuji: "Senior brother Lu, I have been wandering around for so many years, in fact, I am looking for an important person."

As he said that, he looked at Zhao Jiuxiao: "He is Daxia Zhao."

Lu Mingkong's eyes changed slightly and asked: "Why?"

Gongsun Wuji smiled: "Hey, Senior Brother Lu, this is God's will, God's will is hard to explain."

Lu Mingkong didn't take Gongsun Wuji's words as a joke: "Then you want to follow Daxia Zhao into the rivers and lakes?"

Gongsun Wuji cupped his hands and said, "Exactly."

Lu Mingkong fell into silence, pacing there with his hands behind his back.

Gongsun Wuji stood there with a smile on his face.

Although he hadn't seen him for many years, he still knew Lu Mingkong very well, knowing that the other party would never make things difficult for him.

After a while, Lu Mingkong said: "Okay, Junior Brother Gongsun, you and I love brothers, I naturally believe in you, if you are willing to follow Hero Zhao, then go forward and retreat with him, I just hope you take care of yourself."

Gongsun Wuji clasped his hands and said, "Brother Lu, please rest assured!"

Lu Mingkong relaxed: "In this way, I can also concentrate on practicing [Taijing Divine Art]."

Gongsun Wuji also persuaded: "Brother Lu, Master died because of going crazy back then, you must not repeat the same mistakes."

Lu Mingkong nodded and sat down: "Junior Brother Gongsun, tell me, what have you experienced all these years?"

Gongsun Wuji waved his hand: "Brother, please listen to me carefully."

Then, the two began to talk.

Zhao Jiuxiao sat aside and listened quietly.

Although he didn't speak, his blood was boiling inside. He knew that his journey in the rivers and lakes had just begun.

(End of this chapter)