When talking about this, everyone was a little excited. Soon, Zhao Xingde was about to say goodbye, suddenly, noisy sounds came from outside the academy. Zhu Sen's face was slightly dark. Before he could ask, a disciple came in with surprise and said, "Sir, we will get the news from Le County. The official army has captured Yunzhou, and the nine provinces behind the mountain will return to the territory of our Great Song Dynasty." At this time, the shouts outside were even louder, and the sounds of "Long live the Great Song Dynasty" and "God bless my court" sounded one after another.

These Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun have always been a knot in the hearts of the Song people. Although Huang Jian, Zhu Sen, Zhao Xingde and others had some doubts, they still felt relieved when they heard the news of regaining Yunzhou. Huang Jian pondered: "Hedong Xingying Jianrui is always tough. Now that he has conquered Yunzhou, he has a strong city to rely on. Wait for work, so he should not be afraid of the Liao people." Zhu Sen smiled and said: "Go out and take a look." Zhao Xingde and Li Ruoxue also stood up, and the four of them walked out of the monastery. However, they saw that both the disciples who were studying in the academy and the scholars who had listened to the lectures were excited, and the people in the yard ran around and told each other with lanterns. The cheers outside were louder and louder, mixed with the sound of "bang" and "bang" firecrackers.

The night was cold and the dew was heavy in the clothes. Yang Xiu stood quietly in the courtyard. During the banquet, he thought that this gentleman was Zhao Yuanzhi. Zhu Shanchang treated him with special respect, but did not inform the identity of the guests. Yang Xiu even confirmed his suspicion. Because Zhao Xingde Shang was a criminal offender, he did not tell others, but just waited quietly outside the temple. After Zhu Shanchang and Master Huang left, he came to the door to ask for advice, hoping to worship Mr. Yuanzhi's door. The windows of the temple were lights, which were vaguely lighted.

The figure moved. Yang Xiu took a deep breath, waiting sincerely, ignoring the noise and noise beside him. At this moment, someone suddenly patted his shoulder behind him, but it was his friend Yu Guanzhi. He was holding a lantern in his hand and said happily: "Wen Zhong, the official army has recovered Yunzhou!" Yang Xiu then understood why the people in the academy were so excited. A stream of blood surged over his head. Before he could speak, Yu Guanzhi pulled his arm and shouted: "Go to burn firecrackers together to celebrate!"

The bamboo is planted around the academy. The excited scholars used local materials to light the dead branches and leaves, and then put the bamboo joints into it, and then "bang" sounded. In the lonely deep mountains, it was as lively as the New Year. The firelight of the lanterns reflected the ecstasy on people's faces. Not long after, some people even set off fireworks. The fireworks blooming in the night sky were extremely gorgeous, reflecting the stars.

"There is such a heart, no wonder the court advocated the Northern Expedition," Huang Jian sighed: "After this battle, the power of the prime minister should be consolidated a lot."

Zhao Xingde felt a little bitter in his heart. He has now gone to Xia State. The people of Song Dynasty celebrated the recovery of Yunzhou. This was the result of Xia State's concession. The purpose of protecting the State Government was to not believe that Liao State could willingly give up the Xijing Road, so he was willing to give in, leaving room for a walk to make room for Liao and Song Dynasty to fight. Feeling the palms of his hands soft and gently pinched, Zhao Xingde looked at him, Li Ruoxue was looking at him with concern, he smiled slightly, and felt a warm feeling in his heart. He turned around and bowed to Zhu Sen, "Brother Zhu, I still have some companions waiting outside the mountain, so I bid farewell."

Zhu Sen was stunned and said, "Yuan Zhi came from afar, don't you stay for a few more days?" He said with reluctance in his tone. Huang Jian also looked over and tried to stay, "Yuan Zhi might as well stay for a few more days." Zhao Xingde smiled and said, "He came from what he heard, and left when he saw what he saw. There is no regret." He was a criminal offender and went to Xia Kingdom again. Once this matter was revealed, although Zhu Sen was a royal relative, he might have to be implicated.

After the four of them sighed and said goodbye, Zhao Xingde and Li Ruoxue left. The stars in the sky were dim. The Zhulin Academy was in the deep mountains. The sedan chairman was lanterns all the way, and could only see the place in front of him. The mountains and grasses on both sides of the road were dark, but made a strange sound, as if the birds and beasts were alarmed, or the sound of the wind blowing the branches. Yang Xiu did not care about the dangerous mountain road and followed the sedan chair from afar. If he asked to block the road, he asked.

It was too abrupt to become a disciple, so Yang Xiu planned to follow him to the inn and find out where Mr. Yuanzhi was staying. He was waiting outside the door until dawn. After the gentleman stood up, he came to visit the door, which seemed solemn. Zhao Xingde rode a horse, and the four sedan chairmen carried the sedan chair with their feet very fast. Yang Xiu was exhausted and panting, and the mountain road was slippery. He fell several times. He immediately got up and walked forward with the little light of the lantern.

There is a large inn at the foot of Longqi Mountain, which is where the guest officials who usually visit the mountain stay. When Yang Xiu saw Zhao Xingde heading straight towards the inn, he felt ecstatic and was about to follow him. Suddenly, he was hit hard in the back of his head. His eyes turned dark and he fainted. When he woke up slowly, he felt that the light was dim and was already in a room. Zhao Xingde was sitting in front of him, as if he was looking at him.

"You are a student of the academy and have been following me all the time. What do you mean?" Zhao Xingde asked with a warm voice. Du Chujiao's secret whistle set up by him found that the man was following him, and immediately knocked him out, pretending to be a drunk person, dragged him into the inn for interrogation. Seeing that the man had the famous brand of Zhulin Academy, Zhao Xingde ordered him to wake up and asked him personally.

Yang Xiu did not dare to be negligent and said, "I was born in the evening, and the name of Cao Wenzhong. I admire Mr. Yuanzhi for a long time. My lifelong wish is to follow Mr. Yuanzhi, and I obey orders day and night. I hope that Mr. will take his disciples to the account." He lay on the ground, his heart pounding. Although he didn't know how he was knocked out and how he came here, he probably had other means in the future. In addition to Wenwen, his mentor would have other means. Yang Xiu then saved Zhao Xingde from being a criminal offender. He had seen through his conduct. If he could not take him in, he would probably silence him. Thinking of this, his heart chilled and he immediately said sincerely: "Mr. Zhao is not a bloodthirsty person. The ancients had cut off their arms and asked for the Dharma. What is this small test?"

The oil lamp in the room was dim. Zhao Xingde looked at Yang Xiu who was lying on the ground. The Confucian robe was covered with mud and sweat soaked his back. He must have suffered a little when he followed him out of the mountain. He remembered that when he was studying in the past, he slowed down and shook his head and said, "I am Zhu Sen's friend, but not Zhao Yuanzhi. I think you have recognized the wrong person." He paused and said in a deep voice with a cold face: "Zhao Xingde was a criminal offender of the imperial court. If you follow him, not only will you ruin your future, but you will also implicate your family. I thought that I had not heard what you said just now. After you go back, go and apologize to Zhu Shanchang."

Yang Xiu suddenly realized that he was not stupid. The person in front of him denied that he was Zhao Yuanzhi. Either he was really not, or Zhao Xingde refused to accept disciples, nor was he willing to silence him, so he simply denied it. Thinking of his parents at home, Yang Xiu felt a little hesitant from his heart. He was silent for a while, and kowtowed again, and said in a deep voice: "Please forgive me for being abrupt, thank you for your kindness for your protection." After that, he got up and wanted to leave. Two guards stood outside the door. Zhao Xingde waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Let him go." The guards let Yang Xiu leave the inn just now.

Du Chujiao sent a scout to follow him. If he did not go back to the academy, but intended to inform the government, he would kill him. Looking at the young man's back as he left depressedly, Zhao Xingde sighed and returned to the room. Li Ruoxue asked worriedly: "Nothing is it?" Zhao Xingde shook his head and whispered: "A student from the academy wants to become a disciple." He gently patted Ruoxue's back of his hand and said in a deep voice: "I am indeed abrupt when visiting Zhu Sen. I will hide my tracks along the way in the future." Li Ruoxue nodded, and a hint of worry appeared in his eyes.

The next day, Zhao Xingde, a team of men pretending to be a caravan, set off north. The road was exhausted and it was expected that it would take about three months to reach Chang'an at the earliest. Along the way, Zhao Xingde never showed any signs. When he was free, he carefully observed the caravan's ability to carry goods, and recorded the conditions of the roads in various places in his diary. After nightfall, he began to consider how to create a firearm battalion in the Dragon Ya Army. The General's Mansion did not want him to waste time on the journey, so he allowed Zhao Xingde to report to the military mansion to establish a firearm battalion and training plan before arriving in Chang'an.

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