Chapter 96 Qin Wei's Message
"Three months ago, you left Tianji Pavilion without a word, and didn't even leave me an explanation. I was so worried about you all day, but I didn't expect you to come out and enjoy yourself alone." Qin Wei pretended to complain and sarcastically said, "Why didn't you think of me, your good brother, when you had such a good thing?"

Liu Xunyi had no interest in arguing with Qin Wei at the moment. He looked around nervously, and after confirming again and again that there was no one around, he nervously grabbed Qin Wei's arm and dragged him to a low valley on the bank of Luoshui River amid his "wailing".

"You want to kill me?" Looking at Qin Wei who was rubbing his arm in self-pity, Liu Xunyi asked quickly, "Why did you suddenly come to Luoyang?"

"I have been here for three or four days, but I have not been able to find out your whereabouts. I was planning to rush back to Lin'an to report today, but I didn't expect to meet you here."

"Report?" Liu Xunyi looked around from time to time and asked in a low voice, "Is... ahem, did the Marquis ask you to come?"

"The job you are doing is the most confidential of the Tianji Pavilion. If it weren't for the last resort, the Marquis would never tell me your whereabouts." Qin Wei nodded in response, and a hint of envy could not help but appear in his eyes. "If we were not friends for life and death, the Marquis would not have sent me to find you."

Liu Xunyi was secretly surprised and asked hurriedly: "But what happened to Tianji Pavilion?"

"Don't worry, everything is fine in Tianji Pavilion." Qin Wei smiled, then changed his expression, quickly moved closer, and explained in a hissing voice, "I'm here to convey an extremely important message to you on behalf of the Marquis. Because the matter is urgent, the Marquis has repeatedly ordered that he must meet you in person before telling you the news in person."

"what news?"

"A few days ago, the Marquis received a secret report saying..." Qin Wei hesitated, looking around subconsciously, and then lowered his voice and spoke quickly, "The secret report said that the Mongolian Tartars intend to infiltrate various forces in the Central Plains, intending to gradually disintegrate the foundation of the Song Dynasty and cause chaos without fighting. They even dreamed that they could cooperate with the outside world in the future to help their cavalry march all the way south and destroy the Song Dynasty."

"Is there such a thing?" Every word Qin Wei said made Liu Xunyi's heart tremble. He frowned, his eyes complicated, thinking silently for a moment, and then asked: "What do you mean by 'infiltrating the various forces of our Song Dynasty'?"

"They are the major sects, families, and gangs in the martial arts world." Qin Wei's expression became more serious. "To put it bluntly, the Tartars want to win over the forces of the martial arts world, so that the Song Dynasty court and the martial arts sects will fight each other, gradually erode each other, and eventually completely destroy the Song Dynasty."

"It's ridiculous!" Liu Xunyi said coldly, "Although the various sects in the Central Plains have different positions, they are all descendants of Yan and Huang in the final analysis. How could they be used by foreign races? They will not destroy their own race!"

Qin Wei said solemnly, "It is better to be prepared for the worst. This secret report is not groundless. The emperor and the two eastern and western palaces have all heard about it. Otherwise, the marquis would never let me take the risk to find you. I heard that the Tartars have been heading westwards for the past two years, and the battle line is too long, which inevitably makes it difficult to continue the military pay and supplies, so that the front and rear can't take care of each other, and it is difficult to deploy a large number of troops to invade the south at once, so I came up with this trick to provoke the Han people to kill each other."

Although Liu Xunyi felt ashamed, he was more rational than emotional. When he thought about the encounter with Su He and others in Chifengling in Tianshan, everything seemed to be a matter of course. He frowned and nodded slowly, saying softly, "What does the Marquis mean?"

"Which faction is stronger in the martial arts world? Which is weaker? It's not a secret at all, so the Mongols must know the situation of the martial arts world very well." Qin Wei pondered, "My Lord, you guessed that if the secret report is true, among the many martial arts forces that the Tartars want to win over, the Xianwang Mansion in Luoyang will definitely bear the brunt. First, the Xianwang Mansion is famous in the martial arts world, with deep roots and strong strength. Second, the status of the Northern Xianwang in the martial arts world is very high. If you can win him over, it is almost equivalent to winning over the six major sects, or even half of the martial arts world in the Central Plains, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone. Third, the Xianwang Mansion is located in Luoyang City, and now the Luoyang area is in the hands of the Tartars. This is tantamount to being close to the water tower for them. Whether it is inducement or coercion, it is easy. For these three reasons, my Lord can't help but worry."

"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense." Liu Xunyi nodded in response, "If the Mongolian court really has this intention, then the Xianwang Mansion will definitely be the first target they will try to win over."

"This is exactly what the Marquis is most worried about." Qin Wei nodded heavily at first, then raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "Brother Liu, what exactly are you doing in Luoyang City? Can you tell me?"

Liu Xunyi was stunned, thinking to himself: "It turns out that the Marquis only asked this kid to pass on the message, but did not tell him the reason. It seems that the Marquis is indeed very cautious in doing things." Thinking of this, Liu Xunyi couldn't help but smile slightly, and asked mysteriously: "Why? Didn't the Marquis tell you?"

"I asked, but was severely reprimanded by the Marquis." Qin Wei said aggrievedly, "How could I dare to ask again? So I wanted to get some information from you, to see if there is any good thing that can bring me along, so that I can also get some credit. If you eat meat in the future, your brother can also drink soup, right? Hehe..."

Liu Xunyi pretended to be enlightened and nodded seriously, "I understand. But with your wisdom, Brother Qin, you will definitely be able to guess the truth even if I don't tell you."

Qin Wei and Liu Xunyi had known each other since childhood, so when Qin Wei heard Liu Xunyi's answer, he understood everything in his heart. He muttered with disappointment on his face: "You came so far, exhausted, and trudged so far. At least let me know why. Otherwise, I came here confused and left confused. It really feels unfair."

"The fact that the Marquis sent you to deliver the letter is enough to show that he values ​​you." Liu Xunyi comforted him, "I believe that it won't be long before the Marquis will entrust you with an important task. Will you still worry about not having the opportunity to make achievements?"

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Qin Wei's eyes suddenly flashed with excitement, and he smiled expectantly, "It is said that heroes emerge in troubled times. The world is changing, and it is time for me, Qin Wei, to achieve fame and honor!" "Of course!" Liu Xunyi encouraged, "Brother Qiu is the Marquis's confidant, right? Why didn't you let Brother Qiu come for this matter?"

Qin Wei couldn't help but feel elated. He put his arm around Liu Xunyi's shoulders and asked with a smile, "So what are you going to do next? How am I going to report this to the Marquis when I get back?"

Near Luoyang City, Liu Xunyi didn't dare to be too close to Qin Wei, and quickly pushed Qin Wei away, saying in a serious tone: "Go back and tell the Marquis that I understand his concerns, and I will act according to the circumstances and complete the task as soon as possible. At the same time, I will do my best to prevent the Marquis from worrying about it from happening. Now... Now I have completed the most difficult first step, and I believe that the next step will be much smoother."

"Brother Liu, there is something I know I shouldn't say, but I still want to remind you, lest you act too impulsively and end up hurting others and yourself." Qin Wei hesitated, "What you said just now is right. Although we are both Han people, you should not forget the truth that 'people die for money, and birds die for food'. Sometimes those martial arts heroes who appear to be righteous on the surface may be doing dirty things behind the scenes..." Qin Wei observed Liu Xunyi's reaction as he spoke, and continued, "So... if the Tartars really offer them extremely generous conditions, then betraying the Song Dynasty may not be completely impossible..."

"Brother Qin, what exactly do you want to say?" Liu Xunyi asked bluntly.

"What I mean is..." Qin Wei hesitated again and again, and said hesitantly, "Although Luo Tianjin is known as the Northern Sage King, he may not really be a sage."

After a series of events in Quanzhou and Huodu, Liu Xunyi is no longer as ignorant as he was before, naively believing that everyone in the world is a hero.

He had seen the villain side of the first gentleman in the martial arts world, and also saw the cruel reality of how the various sects were righteous on the surface, but secretly scheming against each other. Therefore, today, when Liu Xunyi heard Qin Wei's slanderous remarks about the martial arts heroes, he did not feel as strongly disgusted as in the past.

"Brother Qin, thank you for coming all the way here to tell me this. I will be more careful in the future." Liu Xunyi thanked him sincerely. After that, he smiled helplessly and said, "However, due to our identities and our respective missions, I cannot drink with you today, and I dare not even keep you for a while to reminisce about the past. It's really..."

"Hey!" Qin Wei waved his hand and smiled sensibly, "When you finish your mission and return to Tianji Pavilion, you and I will drink and chat happily together. Even if we drink all night and make him drunk for three days and three nights, what's the harm? Haha..."

"That's right!" Liu Xunyi said with a smile, "I also hope to go back and reunite with my brothers as soon as possible."

"Are you reuniting with Princess Xinde?" Qin Wei teased maliciously. Before Liu Xunyi could scold him, he quickly changed the subject and asked, "By the way, who was that person who claimed to be the head of the Pingjiang Prefecture?" Qin Wei pointed in the direction where Feng Tianba left and asked suspiciously, "Is he interfering with your work? Do you want me to report to the Marquis after I go back and order him to be transferred to Qiongzhou to guard the sea so that he won't get in the way?"

"That's not necessary!" Liu Xunyi recalled the upright Feng Tianba and smiled bitterly, "That man's name is Feng Tianba. He originally served in the front line, and was later transferred to the Quanzhou camp as a captain because of his meritorious service. Because he offended the Jiangnan Lu Mansion, he was demoted and transferred far away. Now he is a captain in Pingjiang Prefecture. He is really unlucky."

At this point, Liu Xunyi suddenly straightened his expression and said thoughtfully: "Although there is no need to transfer him to guard the sea, he is indeed not suitable to continue to stay in the Pingjiang Prefecture. Brother Qin, please ask the Marquis for me when you go back. Feng Tianba is a loyal and upright person. Now the court is in need of people, and it is really not right to bury such a hero. I suggest recommending him to the West Palace. As for what position to arrange for him, it depends on the opinion of the Privy Council."

Qin Wei nodded as if he understood, "Since you recommended me, I will report it to you truthfully. As for whether he can be reinstated, it depends on his luck. Hehe..."

"That's great." Liu Xunyi said, and bowed to Qin Wei and said goodbye, "Brother Qin, we can't stay here for long. You and I have important things to do. Let's say goodbye today and see you in Lin'an someday. Take care!"

"Brother Liu, take care!"

After a brief greeting, the two men hurriedly said goodbye. One headed south to Lin'an, while the other suppressed his mixed feelings, put on a carefree and smug look, and walked towards Luoyang City.

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　The holiday is coming, I wish you all a happy May Day!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)