Build the Traveler Alliance from scratch

The eldest brother and second brother in Jin Yichuan's words naturally refer to the two sworn brothers Lu Jianxing and Shen Lian.

But out of town?

Hearing this word, Lin Zhongtian and Zhao Lihe couldn't help but look at each other.

The two were keenly aware that the plot line of the world of "Xiu Chun Knife" had begun to turn.

Ding Xiu also frowned and said doubtfully: "Isn't that right? Such a big thing happened in the capital. As a royal guard, you should stay in the capital and cooperate with your colleagues in hunting down fugitives. Why did you leave the city at night?"

Jin Yichuan sighed: "It's not all Zhang Ying's fault. He made a deal with Tan Li from Liumen and handed over the case of Tianlao robbery to Liumen. The big shots in Beizhen Fusi Everyone has received a lot of money from Zhang Ying, so they are also happy to see the success."

"So, everyone in Jinyiwei is very busy now?"

"No, those who should cooperate with the investigation still need to cooperate with the investigation. It's just the credit. They all belong to Six Doors."

Ding Xiu couldn't help but sneer: "I told you a long time ago, this is not an official job!"

Zhao Lihe ignored Ding Xiu's complaints and continued to ask, "Then why are you leaving the city tonight?"

Jin Yichuan's face became solemn and he said seriously: "This is about another thing. I returned to Beizhen Fusi this afternoon and happened to meet Zhao Jingzhong, the new admiral of the East Factory. He asked my eldest brother Lu Jianxing to help him by name. "

Ding Xiu frowned: "What are you doing?"

Jin Yichuan said slowly: "Chase Wei Zhongxian."

"...Huh?" Ding Xiu's eyes widened and he asked incomprehensibly, "Just you and your two brothers who are on duty? Why?"

"Probably because the three brothers have been so miserable that they don't look like eunuchs!"

Lin Zhongtian said the line that belonged to Zhao Jingzhong and Eunuch Zhao in a joking tone.

Jin Yichuan's mouth twitched, and he nodded helplessly: "Zhao Jingzhong said the same thing. He also said that the emperor wanted Wei Zhongxian to die, and asked the three of us brothers to take the people and set off tonight, and we must complete the task before dusk tomorrow."

Zhao Lihe and Lin Zhongtian looked at each other and asked, "When did Wei Zhongxian leave the capital?"

"It was just in the early hours of yesterday, only two days and one night from now."

"If you go after them now, where can you probably catch them?"

"Wei Zhongxian was demoted by the emperor to guard the mausoleum in Fengyang. There are many servants on the road, and there are also carriages and horses. The journey is quite slow. If we chase him tonight, we should be able to stop him before noon tomorrow. The location is probably near Fucheng County."

"very good."

Zhao Lihe nodded, thought for a moment, and looked at Ding Xiu.

"In order to rescue me, you must have mobilized a lot of people, right?"

"Well, there are currently five masters who have arrived in the capital. They are all powerful swordsmen. In addition, there are nineteen masters on their way to the capital."

"You go and summon them now and ask them to divert to Fucheng County."

"……what you up to?"

Ding Xiu frowned and stared into Zhao Lihe's eyes.

Zhao Lihe said calmly: "Since Zhu Youjian has demoted Wei Zhongxian to Fengyang to guard the mausoleum, why did he send people to hunt him down again? Wei Zhongxian has been in power for eight years, and seven out of ten important officials in the court are eunuchs. Now, although The tree fell and the hozen scattered, but the camel was still as skinny as a horse. Let’s not mention anything else for now. The gold and silver wealth accumulated in the past eight years alone is beyond your imagination.”

"Now that the Ming Dynasty is suffering from internal and external troubles and the national treasury is vacant, Zhu Youjian wants money, so he will naturally turn to Wei Zhongxian."

"Based on what I know about Zhu Youjian, if he can spare Wei Zhongxian's life, he should have gained a lot of benefits from Wei Zhongxian. Now he is sending the Jin Yiwei to continue the pursuit, most likely because he wants to find the remaining money that Wei Zhongxian has hidden."

Ding Xiu's eyes lit up: "So you want to cut off your beard?"

Zhao Lihe said calmly: "This is just the first step."

Ding Xiu and Jin Yichuan looked at each other, recalling Zhao Lihe's words just now, and suddenly understood something.

Although the two brothers are descendants of the Qi family army, they were born thieves and have a bit of rebellion in their hearts.

Therefore, after figuring out Zhao Lihe's true intention, the two of them could not help but tremble with excitement.

"...You want to rebel?"

Ding Xiu lowered his voice and asked.

Zhao Lihe shook his head: "No, I just want revenge."

"But if revenge can only be achieved through rebellion..."

Zhao Lihe narrowed his eyes slightly and did not finish speaking, but the flames in his eyes made Ding Xiu understand everything.

"Haha, it should have been like this a long time ago!"

Ding Xiu laughed, picked up the teapot on the table, poured a cup, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Happy!" Ding Xiu put the tea cup down heavily, and for the first time he solemnly handed over to Zhao Lihe, and said, "I will go and summon you. At least eight masters will meet me in Fucheng County before noon tomorrow."

Zhao Lihe asked: "Where are the other personnel?"

Ding Xiu said proudly: "Then it depends on how many you want to summon?"

Zhao Lihe raised his eyebrows: "Oh?"

Jin Yichuan explained in a deep voice: "The Alliance has a lot of power in the countryside around the capital. If we just recruit people and there are no rigid requirements for martial arts, we should be able to gather an army of three to five hundred people in one night."

"……so much?"

Zhao Lihe was a little shocked.

At this moment, Lin Zhongtian suddenly spoke: "No, summoning an army is too big a move and it's not necessary. Seven or eight people are enough for such chores as hunting down men. You don't need so many."

"..."

Ding Xiu glanced at him, and then looked at Zhao Lihe.

Zhao Lihe said solemnly: "Brother's words are what I mean."

Ding Xiu pouted: "Okay, then I won't call in the army."

After saying that, Ding Xiu cupped his hands again, turned around and left, disappearing into the darkness outside the courtyard wall.

Jin Yichuan took a step behind him and stood under the courtyard wall, looking at Lin Zhongtian and Zhao Lihe but hesitated to speak.

Lin Zhongtian glanced at him and chuckled: "I know what you are worried about. Don't worry, your two sworn brothers will be left to me. I will not hurt their lives."

Jin Yichuan looked grateful after hearing this, bowed and thanked him, and then climbed over the wall and left.

After they all left, Lin Zhongtian sat at the desk, holding a teacup in his left hand, and glanced sideways at Zhao Lihe.

"You should know, right? If you just want revenge, I can go to the palace and capture Chongzhen secretly."

"I know, but I want to end the roots of the Zhu family."

Zhao Lihe paused, looked up to the north, and said softly: "And you and I both know what kind of era will come next, and we also know who the real enemy is in the rebellion of this era... I do want revenge, but Nor will we ruin the entire nation for our own personal hatred. Rebellion is not the simplest and most direct method of revenge, but it is indeed the best way to get the best of both worlds."

"That's true." Lin Zhongtian nodded and raised his eyebrows, "So you are willing to be the emperor now?"

"I've already said it this far. Any further refusal will only make me look hypocritical and pretentious."

Zhao Lihe sighed, then shrugged and said: "In the worst case, we will establish a constitutional monarchy!"

Lin Zhongtian shook his head and said with a smile: "It doesn't have to be like this. It can depend on the national conditions. Not to mention the fickleness of people's hearts. When that time comes, maybe you won't be willing to delegate power?"

Looking at the playful smile on Lin Zhongtian's face, Zhao Lihe smiled slightly and was about to make a promise to Lin Zhongtian when he suddenly remembered the changes before and after Zhu Youjian ascended the throne, so he hesitated a little.

Lin Zhongtian noticed his hesitation and laughed.

"What, are you scared?"

"Are you afraid that you will become the person you hate most in the future?"

"This is normal. When it comes to this, I have a good idea."

Zhao Lihe asked subconsciously: "What can we do?"

Lin Zhongtian did not answer directly, but asked him: "Let me ask you, if you were a young man with an astonishing talent, would you care about the gains and losses of a mere county magistrate?"

"Of course not."

"Very good, you'd better remember this sentence. Of course, it doesn't matter if you forget it. When you are changed by the imperial power in the future, I will help you remember it..."

After saying that, Lin Zhongtian stood up and walked towards the yard.

Zhao Lihe didn't understand what he meant and was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up.

"Brother, where are you going?"

"Go to the six gates to check the information and find out which bastard is so idle that he dares to blame me for Liu's murder."