The Buddha is actually me

Chapter 398: Huangquan Old Case, Yue Family Ancestral Hall

The entire battle, from start to finish, lasted no more than half an hour and less than two hundred rounds of fighting before Commander Ji, known as the Black Water Immortal, was defeated.

Everyone in the Yue family felt as if they were in a dream.

Looking at Ji Zhen who was stepped on by Yue Ling, even Yue Shuai felt a little panicked at this moment.

Even if the younger generations of the Yue family still doubted Ji Zhen's identity, he knew in his heart that Ji Zhen could not be fake.

Although Ji Zhen threatened the Yue family with military pay and food, which made him very dissatisfied, the Yue family did not intend to rebel. It would be fine to teach them a lesson, but if they really killed them, they would completely break off relations.

The Yue family cannot bear the responsibility of killing the commander-in-chief of the imperial guards and His Majesty's confidant in public.

The reputation of loyalty and bravery for six hundred years must not be destroyed in this generation.

Therefore, when he saw that his daughter and Zhang Jiuyang really defeated Commander Ji, and even the Overlord Spear in his hand was eager to try, General Yue finally could not sit still.

"Just give it a lesson, don't go too far."

He sent a message to Zhang Jiuyang.

The reason why he gave it to Zhang Jiuyang instead of his daughter was that he realized that to his daughter, Zhang Jiuyang's words seemed to be more effective than his own.

Zhang Jiuyang nodded slightly and replied via voice transmission.

"General Yue, rest assured. I know what I am doing. This time I captured the commander-in-chief not to kill him, but to ask him for a favor."

He emphasized the word "please" and there was a hint of playfulness in his voice.

Zhang Jiuyang did not act impulsively. He was well aware that it was far from the point where he could turn against the emperor. Even though he felt disappointed and dissatisfied, the Yue family would never bear the stigma of rebellion.

He will not put loyal and good people in an unjust position.

The reason for capturing the commander-in-chief was, first, to strike a blow to the opponent's arrogance, and second, to ask the commander-in-chief to temporarily bear with it and help a small favor in the subsequent interrogation of the Two-Faced Buddha.

After hearing this, Yue Shuai breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that although Zhang Jiuyang acts boldly, he still has a bottom line and knows clearly what he can and cannot do.

What he was most worried about was that a young man would succeed at a young age and do whatever he wanted with great power, which would only bring disaster to the Yue family.

"Is your Yue family planning a rebellion?"

"Yue Jiang, you are doing this to honor the late emperor and His Majesty—"

Ji Zhen was still shouting when Yue Ling shot him unconscious and his voice stopped abruptly.

Yue Ling thrust his spear accurately through his belt, then picked it up with one arm and carried the spear on his shoulder, like a hunter returning from hunting, proudly carrying his trophy.

"You guys chat slowly, I'm going to go lock someone up."

She smiled faintly and seemed to be in a very happy mood.

She had long disliked Ji Zhen, who often caused trouble for the Imperial Observatory when he was in the capital. His Majesty even wanted him to take over the position of director.

This time, Ji Zhen touched upon two of her taboos. One was that he wanted to interfere in her marriage, and the other was that he dared to threaten her with military pay and rations, treating hundreds of thousands of soldiers at the border as grass.

This made Yue Ling, who came from a military background, indignant and very dissatisfied.

"Slow down, don't hurt anyone."

Yue Shuai warned with some concern.

Looking at the once majestic Commander Ji, who was now hanging on the Overlord Spear like a prey, swaying, Yue Shuai's facial muscles trembled slightly.

I do feel relieved, but why do I feel so empty inside?

"Got it~"

Yue Ling pointed his spear at the commander-in-chief and glanced at Zhang Jiuyang.

"this is for you."

Zhang Jiuyang slapped the purple gold gourd at his waist and took out a white tiger skin. It was filled with murderous and evil spirits, which shocked General Yue.

This is... the evil spirit of the tiger!

Yue Shuai, who had fought tigers all his life, immediately realized that this white tiger skin was actually shed by a tiger!
"It's not easy to pry open the mouth of the two-faced Buddha. Let the commander-in-chief open a small hole for us first."

Zhang Jiuyang smiled and said, "It's a pleasant surprise."

Yue Ling nodded, then took the white tiger skin and turned into thunder and flew away.

Her last words echoed in the air.

"Dad, Mom, I'll be back soon. I asked Zhang Jiuyang to do this. Don't blame him."

"And you little guys, be respectful and treat Zhang Jiuyang like you treat me."

The voice is clear and loud, very straightforward and speaks directly from the heart.

Many people looked towards Zhang Jiuyang with amusement in their eyes. It was the first time they saw Yue Ling defending a man so much.

The female tyrant of the Yue family has finally grown up.

Some of the more lively younger generations only dared to make jokes after they saw Yue Ling walk away.

"Sister Ling hasn't even married yet, and she's already protecting her husband like this..."

"I didn't expect that the big sister would also care about others..."

"Hello, brother-in-law!"

Zhang Jiuyang's old face turned red, he coughed, and his toes almost tapped the ground. Yue Ling just left, why did she say such a thing.

Yue Shuai snorted coldly, and the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

"Today's banquet ends here. You all have military posts, so please leave."

"Remember, not a single word of what happened today can be spread outside, otherwise you will be punished by military law!"

"promise!"

Everyone in the Yue family bowed and left, looking excited. It was obvious that this fight had excited them.

The higher Yue Ling's cultivation, the higher the Yue family's status will be in the future.

With the addition of Zhang Jiuyang, a young genius, the Yue family will be even more powerful. Perhaps the situation in Jizhou will become better in the future.

Zhang Jiuyang felt very uncomfortable and was about to leave, but was pulled back by Mrs. Shen.

Mrs. Shen held his hand and asked about his well-being.

"Child, do you have parents or relatives at home?"

"how old are you?"

"How did you and Ling'er know each other?"

"What's your date of birth?"

When Mrs. Shen heard that Zhang Jiuyang was an orphan and the only person who raised him, Blind Lin, was a bad guy and an evil spirit, a trace of pity appeared in her eyes.

Not only did she not look down on Zhang Jiuyang because of his background, but her eyes looked at him with even softer concern.

"My child, you have suffered so much." "From now on, you and Ling'er are both my children, and the Yue family is your home..."

This feeling made Zhang Jiuyang feel touched and a little embarrassed.

He grew up with his grandfather in his previous life and was used to being independent. After traveling through time, he became an orphan. This long-lost feeling of family affection made him feel uncomfortable for a while.

But it is undeniable that Mrs. Shen's gentle and kind behavior made him less embarrassed and nervous.

It was not until Marshal Yue coughed that Mrs. Shen glanced at him.

"You have a mouth but don't know how to speak? Why do you have to cough?"

"A grown man, why do you let others guess your thoughts every day?"

In private, Madam Shen was rude to Yue Shuai, and Yue Shuai showed a bitter smile on his face and said apologetically: "Madam, you are teaching me that I just wanted to go out for a walk alone with him."

He originally wanted to wait until his wife left before talking, but he never expected that his wife would pull Zhang Jiuyang aside and talk endlessly.

If we wait any longer, it will be dark.

"Xiaojiu, then you two should go out for a walk. Don't worry, if he dares to bully you, I will support you."

Mrs. Shen glared at Yue Shuai and left reluctantly. Before leaving, she measured Zhang Jiuyang's clothing size and said she wanted to make a piece of clothing for him.

"Let's go and take a look around the place where Ling'er grew up. I believe you will be interested as well."

Yue Shuai patted Zhang Jiuyang on the shoulder and strode forward.

Zhang Jiuyang hurriedly followed.

The old man and the young man strolled around Yue Mansion.

Although the Yue Mansion looks grand, it is not gorgeous inside, and is even a bit simple. There are no pavilions, towers, rockery or flowing water. The most common thing is actually a vegetable garden.

"My wife and I often take the servants to farm the fields ourselves. Although the vegetable garden is simple, it can save a lot of money. There is also a large area of ​​rice in the backyard."

Yue Shuai looked at the thriving vegetable garden and a smug smile appeared on his face.

It is hard to imagine that the Grand Marshal of Jizhou Army, who commands 200,000 troops, could smile as simply as an old farmer in the fields.

"Many people think that I, a great marshal, am busy working in the fields every day. I have lost my former ambition and am not doing my job properly. Xiaojiu, what do you think?"

He asked lightly.

Zhang Jiuyang knew, however, that this was a test from General Yue.

What the other party wants is not flattery or fawning, but a test to see if he can see the deeper meaning behind it.

Zhang Jiuyang smiled slightly and said, "I think that Commander Yue is not without ambition. On the contrary, your behavior is what makes you a farsighted commander."

"Oh? Tell me?"

Zhang Jiuyang picked a grain of rice casually and rubbed it carefully in his hand.

"The people of one prefecture can cultivate a hundred acres of land, so what if there are 200,000 Jizhou soldiers?"

In an instant, a sharp gleam flashed in Yue Shuai's eyes, and he stared deeply at Zhang Jiuyang.

"Jizhou is poor, not because of the poor land, but because of the declining business and sparse population. In fact, there is fertile black soil here, so it can grow such plump rice."

"The people are short of population, but if the commander-in-chief raises his hand and lets the 200,000 Jizhou troops reclaim wasteland and cultivate the land, then the problem of military food will naturally be solved."

Zhang Jiuyang showed a trace of admiration in his eyes, and said: "Marshal Yue is farming himself, just wanting to practice it himself to see if this method is feasible. It seems that he is neglecting military affairs like an old farmer in the field, but in fact he has real strategy and foresight."

The only way to solve Jizhou’s predicament is to rely on self-reliance!

In fact, China has had this kind of system since ancient times, called the military farming system, which allowed troops guarding the border to cultivate the land on their own, thus solving part of the military food problem.

It’s not that no one in Daqian had proposed a similar system, but it was rejected by the emperor.

Food is the lifeblood of the army. If the army is allowed to farm on their own, the court's control over local troops will undoubtedly be weakened.

Especially Jizhou, a very sensitive place.

"I didn't expect that the generals under my command, who have fought with me all their lives, could not see as far as you do."

General Yue was very emotional. Even some people in the Yue family did not understand his intentions and complained that farming was boring and it wasted time practicing martial arts.

If the people are hungry, no matter how powerful their martial arts are, they will not be able to protect Jizhou.

He looked at Zhang Jiuyang with even more satisfaction. This kid was really good. Not only did he have a high level of cultivation and the ability to adapt, he also had foresight.

"But General Yue, I'm afraid the emperor won't agree easily."

"Of course not. I have submitted petitions several times, but His Majesty has not relented. But this time, for the sake of the commander-in-chief, I think..."

"Your Majesty will agree."

Zhang Jiuyang was startled, and then looked at Yue Shuai with wide eyes.

Oh boy, the old fox is here!

No wonder when he and Yue Ling captured the commander-in-chief, General Yue just watched quietly. It turned out that he wanted to use the commander-in-chief as a bargaining chip to make the emperor give in and allow the Jizhou army to reclaim wasteland and cultivate it on their own.

The commander-in-chief is very important to the emperor and is an indispensable confidant. As long as the Yue family is a little more tough, the emperor is likely to agree.

"You don't have to look at me like that."

General Yue smiled bitterly and sighed, "As a minister, I shouldn't have schemed against my king like this, but for the sake of the people of Jizhou, for the stability of the Daqian border, and for the foundation of the late emperor, I can only take this step."

Loyalty to the emperor and serving the country is still his belief, but Jizhou has almost reached the end of its rope. Under the premise of not rebelling, he must try his best to fight for it, even if the means are not so fair.

"Xiaojiu, please make sure to ensure the safety of the commander-in-chief. When I have used up all the energy, I will write to His Majesty."

"Okay, General Yue, don't worry. It seems that the commander-in-chief has come at the right time. Those so-called betrothal gifts are not as valuable as him."

Yue Shuai laughed when he heard this, then patted Zhang Jiuyang on the shoulder and said nothing more, but the relationship between the two of them became closer invisibly.

Before they knew it, the two of them had arrived at a certain place.

Yue Family Ancestral Hall.

Zhang Jiuyang's heart moved. He was still thinking about how to mention to Yue Shuai that he wanted to visit the ancestral hall, but he didn't expect that the other party would take the initiative to bring him here.

Looking at this ancestral hall, a strange color flashed in his eyes and he felt a little excited.

When Tianzun attacked the Duke's Mansion, blood flowed like a river, creating the Duke's Mansion Massacre that shocked the world. It was also the first time that Huang Quan appeared in the eyes of the world in a high-profile manner.

Yue Ling has been investigating this case for years, and finally found her own family.

At that time, the Duke's Mansion was swept by demons summoned by Tianzun, and every place was damaged. Yue Xiaomei also died tragically. Only this ancestral hall remained unmolested.

Zhang Jiuyang once suspected that Tianzun was Zhuge Qixing. If so, it would make sense, because the ancestral hall enshrines the spirit tablet of the military god Yue Jingzhong, and Zhuge Qixing did not allow the demons to destroy it out of consideration for the brotherhood between them.

"In fact, when Zhuge Yunhu took over the case, he discovered this suspicious point immediately. After checking, he came to a conclusion."

Yue Shuai sighed and suddenly asked, "Xiao Jiu, I know you are helping Ling'er investigate this case. There are some things I can tell you, but you have thought about it... Do you really want to know?"

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(End of this chapter)