Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

However, none of that matters now. What matters is to get to Yue Fei as soon as possible. After quickly getting ready, the group left Black Wind Stronghold!

"I have something to do. You guys go first, I'll be there soon." Not long after they set off, Qin Sirong showed a hint of pain and said to Yi Jifeng.

Without waiting for his reply, she hurriedly disappeared into the nearby woods.

"Wow! Seriously?! What could be more important than saving lives?" Zhang Junbao said, pouting.

Yi Tianxing snorted and said, "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"

After saying that, he hurriedly chased after her, calling out "Miss Qin".

Yi Jifeng shook his head and smiled, saying, "Alright, since that's the case, let's not wait for them. Let's go and meet General Yue first, to prevent Qin Hui's men from finding him first."

Everyone nodded and unanimously decided to set off immediately. So they hurried along the official road for about a hundred miles.

Yi Jifeng's expression changed, his ears twitched, he raised his left hand, stopped and listened, and immediately said, "Not good, there's an ambush!"

Before he finished speaking, a hail of arrows came from the woods on both sides of the official road. Many wandering swordsmen were killed or wounded in the hail of arrows because they were not careful.

Yi Jifeng formed hand seals, his fingers forming a sword, and spiraled upwards into the air. Streams of sword energy followed him, shooting out in all directions, covering an area of ​​ten zhang in radius.

With a series of clanging sounds, the rain of arrows was blocked outside the circle by the sword energy. Seeing that they could no longer harm these martial artists, more than a hundred men in black immediately jumped out of the woods.

These people were dressed in black with black faces, only revealing a pair of fierce eyes. They didn't speak when they saw the crowd. The leader waved his hand and charged forward with a steel knife in his hand.

In an instant, shouts of battle filled the air from all directions. The crowd was a chaotic melee, with everyone clashing and fighting amongst themselves.

Yi Jifeng nodded, and the six sword servants of Mingjian Villa drew their longswords with a 'whoosh' and attacked the man in black; Yi Jifeng picked up a longsword at random, moved his feet, and also attacked the man in black.

In an instant, the seven figures in the crowd seemed to transform into phantoms, their positions constantly shifting, leaving behind a trail of corpses wherever they passed.

Perhaps sensing that these men in black wouldn't last much longer, strange howling sounds rang out from the woods, and the next moment, a green figure carrying a stench of blood swam over.

Yi Jifeng's expression turned serious, and he quickly went to meet the giant python, blocking it at the edge of the woods.

The next moment, four figures stepped out of the woods, walking on the grass and trees; they were the Four Demons of the Western Regions.

From the crowd, four sword servants immediately stepped forward. Hongniang snorted and drew a soft whip wrapped with gold thread to meet them.

The other three demons each wielded weapons, making it a four-on-four battle among eight. They supported each other from a distance and also took advantage of the chaotic crowd, resulting in a fierce fight that was evenly matched for a time.

The fight was so intense that no one noticed that the group from Qingfeng Temple, led by a small bird, disappeared over the bushes.

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It was about forty or fifty li away on the official road not far from the site of the fight.

There was also a fight taking place here, with black-clad, masked assassins on one side and imperial soldiers on the other.

These soldiers were ordinary people. Although they were skilled in battlefield combat and more accustomed to teamwork, they were inevitably exhausted from running around when faced with the men in black who had disrupted their formation from the start.

In an instant, these regular troops suffered heavy casualties against the insidious tactics employed by the men in black. Seeing that they were outnumbered, the silver-armored general, trapped in the middle, had no choice but to order a breakout attempt!

The next moment, a carriage came from the front and stopped about four zhang away.

A "whoosh" of swords rang out from the carriage, and eight long swords flew out through the curtain, dancing in the air like swimming fish.

Wherever it passed, sword energy emanated. One after another, the figures in black felt a sudden darkness before their eyes, followed by a pain in their throats, and they collapsed, powerless.

In a short time, nearly a hundred men in black were killed down to less than ten, and then surrounded by soldiers who had formed a battle formation.

As the eight longswords swam back to the carriage, not a single black-clad survivor remained in the arena.

With all the enemies dead, a young man in blue robes stepped out of the carriage. He stood on the carriage shaft, cupped his hands, and said, "I am Yi Yuchen, greetings to General Yue!"

"Your surname is Yi. Are you perhaps from the Famous Sword Manor?" Yue Fei asked, looking at the young man.

Yi Yuchen nodded and said, "My grandfather, Yi Yun, had worked with General Yue. Today, I am here on behalf of my grandfather to see the general off."

Yi Yuchen waved the bundle in his hand and said, "Here are some wound medicines. Many of your subordinates have suffered injuries. You may wish to take them and use them first."

Yue Fei nodded, and Yi Yuchen then tossed the bundle over. A young, pale-faced officer immediately caught it, showing a hint of gratitude, and distributed it to everyone.

At this moment, a rustling sound came from the roadside bushes. Yi Yuchen smiled slightly, not expecting to be bumped into by it. He couldn't help but marvel at the world's corrective power.

A moment later, five or six figures emerged from the bushes; it was Zhang Junbao and his group.

Chapter 204 Meeting Yue Fei

As soon as Zhang Junbao emerged from the bushes, he spotted Yi Yuchen on the cart shaft and exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Yi!"

Then he suddenly realized, "So the friend you were talking about is General Yue! You've also come to rescue General Yue!"

Yi Yuchen remained noncommittal and asked, "How can you be so sure that this person is General Yue and not someone else?"

Zhang Junbao said confidently...

"Of course I wouldn't admit I'm wrong! Because I have a secret weapon!"

"Brother Yi, let me introduce you to my friend, Partridge!"

As Zhang Junbao let out a cry, a small, bright green bird flew to his side, chirping and fluttering its wings as if they were having a conversation.

Yi Yuchen used his true energy to observe his entire body, inside and out, but unfortunately, he didn't gain anything. He could only hear the bird chirping one after another, and the two of them were having a great time.

As Zhang Junbao pointed at Yi Yuchen, the emerald green bird chirped a few times at Yi Yuchen before spreading its wings and flying away.

"How about it, Brother Yi? My friend is amazing, isn't he?" Zhang Junbao said smugly.

Yi Yuchen nodded and said, "That's really impressive. I didn't expect you, Junbao, to know bird language."

Zhang Junbao said happily, "Not only do I understand bird language, but I can also chat with all kinds of animals. Even an ant has its own little secrets! They are all my friends."

At this point, he turned his head and said urgently, "General Yue, we can't go any further. Qin Hui's men are fighting with martial arts practitioners up ahead. It's very dangerous. Let's take a detour!"

Yue Fei shook his head and said, "This official road is the only way to Lin'an. The Emperor has already issued an order that I must return to Lin'an within the specified time."

Zhang Junbao was in a hurry and didn't know what to say when he heard Yi Yuchen say, "Don't worry! Ji Feng is leading the men to handle things ahead. The Four Demons of the Western Regions are not a threat yet. General Yue, why don't we talk over aside?"

Yue Fei raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "Young Master Yi waited here specifically to see me, so you have something to say?"

Yi Yuchen nodded and said, "I do have a few questions that I haven't been clear about, so I'm waiting here to see the general."

Yue Fei, seemingly lost in thought, nodded and instructed, "You all rest here. I have something to discuss with Young Master Yi. We'll depart shortly."

As he spoke, he dismounted and began to walk towards the woods on one side.

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Seeing the two walk away, Zhang Junbao hurriedly chased after them. The three of them stopped by a lake. Yue Fei squatted down, splashed some water on his face, and casually wiped it before asking, "What does Young Master Yi want to ask?"

Yi Yuchen asked curiously...

"I have never understood why you, General, have repeatedly petitioned to have Zhao Yuan named Crown Prince, when you have only met him a few times?"

"You must know that your military power comes from the current ruler! Since ancient times, the struggle for the throne has been the easiest way for the emperor and his ministers to distrust each other, let alone when the general holds military power."

Yue Fei nodded and said...

“So that’s what you wanted to ask, young master. Then I’ll tell you, there are two reasons why I did this.”

"Firstly, Young Master Yi, do you know that His Majesty has been destined to have no children since he crossed the Yangtze River to the south? This is common knowledge throughout the land!"

"Without an heir, the court officials will be uneasy. If a crown prince is not established soon, it will inevitably lead to chaos in the court and endless infighting. At that time, how will we have the strength to launch a northern expedition?"

"Secondly, Yue learned that the Jin state was preparing to depose the puppet Qi emperor Liu Yu and install the son of Emperor Qinzong of Song as a puppet emperor, in an attempt to create a situation of two Song dynasties facing each other from north to south."

"If this succeeds, the Central Plains will be divided into two worlds, and the people will be utterly innocent. As a court official, I, Yue, should advise Your Majesty to resolve this matter as soon as possible!"

Zhang Junbao nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes! Yes! The rise and fall of the nation is the responsibility of every citizen!"

Yi Yuchen showed a hint of disappointment and said...

"General, as a military commander with real power, you have already committed a grave offense by privately associating with a prince. If a prince has the opportunity to seize military power, who can feel at ease?"

"The general is not an uneducated man. Does he not know that one cannot allow another to snore beside one's bed? There can only be one chair in the whole world, and no one can threaten it?"

"Moreover, since the founding emperor of our dynasty, there has been an ancestral rule that military generals are not allowed to interfere in state affairs. This rule has been deeply rooted in people's hearts for hundreds of years."

"It is good that the general is concerned about the affairs of the country, but the general is commanding troops in the field and holds military power. How can he disregard the ancestral system? This move will not only make the people of today suspicious, but also make the pro-war faction suspicious of whether the general has developed disloyalty."

"Otherwise, why did you praise Zhao Yuan back then, saying, 'The foundation for the revival lies here'? Can't the Song Dynasty be revived today? Where does your statement place the present?"

"And has the general considered this: he is only thirty-one this year, and can sit in that chair for at least another forty years!"

"May I ask, General, is there ever a crown prince who reigns for forty years? Has the General forgotten the past affair between Emperor Taizong and Crown Prince Li Chengqian of the previous dynasty?"

Yue Fei said unhappily, “I am selfless and have never had any private dealings with Zhao Yuan. Heaven and earth can bear witness to this.”

Yi Yuchen sighed...

"General, you should not say these words to me, but to the current emperor."

"Why doesn't the general write a letter to express his loyalty and defend himself? This would give him a way out and let the court officials understand that he is just too straightforward. This way, the matter can be turned into a small one and he can find a way out."

Yue Fei sighed, "I have a clear conscience, but His Majesty has summoned me back to court at this time, and the great cause of the Northern Expedition is ruined in an instant..."

As he spoke, tears welled in his eyes, his fists clenched, and he gazed northward.

Before Yi Yuchen could speak, he heard footsteps in the woods. A moment later, he saw the pale-faced young general who was with Yue Fei leading an eunuch, followed by a group of imperial guards.

Upon seeing Yue Fei, the eunuch, without asking any questions, said directly, "His Majesty has decreed that Yue Fei must immediately return to the capital with us, without fail."

Upon seeing this, Yi Yuchen frowned. Before he could speak, he saw that Yue Fei had already received the imperial decree.

When the eunuch met Yi Yuchen's gaze, a hint of guilt flashed across his face. He then turned his head away and urged Yue Fei to hurry on his way.

………………

Qin Hui bribed a palace eunuch to lure Yue Fei to Fengbo Pavilion for temporary stay.

Yue Fei believed that Emperor Gaozong Zhao Gou had ordered Qin Hui to execute him, and Qin Hui responded with fabricated charges. However, when the emperor commands a subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die.

Taking advantage of the information gap, Qin Hui exploited Yue Fei's loyalty and had him executed. Emperor Gaozong (Zhao Gou) waited a long time for Yue Fei to arrive, only to find out by then that Yue Fei was already dead.

However, Emperor Gaozong was already inclined to seek peace with the Jin dynasty, so he was powerless to deal with Qin Hui, and the Fengbo Pavilion incident occurred.

Upon seeing the narration, Yi Yuchen frowned and stopped him, saying, "Wait!"

Seeing everyone looking over, Yi Yuchen asked, "The imperial edicts of this dynasty are issued according to established etiquette; how can they be so arbitrary?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Fei and the young general both looked at the eunuch. The eunuch was startled, but he said firmly, "How dare you question me! I am acting on the Emperor's orders; how could I be lying?"

Yue Fei and the young, pale-faced general breathed a sigh of relief, agreeing. Within the territory of the Song Dynasty, who would dare to falsely convey an imperial edict?

Yi Yuchen knew at a glance that he could no longer persuade Yue Fei to stay. He said helplessly, "If the general is going to leave, it would be better not to rest on the way. It is more important to go straight to Lin'an and go to the palace to plead your case."

The young eunuch said anxiously, "General Yue, you should set off as soon as possible. His Majesty is urging us to hurry, so all the formalities must be simplified."

Yue Fei thought about it and agreed. Before leaving, he thought for a moment, ignored Yi Yuchen, took out a cloth bag from his pocket, and threw it to Zhang Junbao, saying, "This righteous man, please give this to General Feilong."

Having said that, he left without lingering, urged on by the call to leave.

Yue Fei believed that you lacked loyalty and righteousness, were too self-serving, and were unsuitable for being entrusted with important matters.

Looking at the narration, Yi Yuchen shook his head and then left the lakeside.

P.S.: I hope everyone won't be misled by those with ulterior motives.

If you have read "On Contradiction," you should understand that before the principal contradiction is resolved, everything will be sacrificed in order to resolve it; this is a social inevitability.

As an emperor, Zhao Gou was inevitably selfish and self-serving, and everything he did had to be for the sake of the throne. In the face of the throne, Yue Fei was bound to be sacrificed.

I don't know why some people insist on accusing me of whitewashing Zhao Gou and vilifying Yue Fei.

All I can say is, read more books.

Chapter 205 An Encounter at a Country Inn

On the way back to the official road, Zhang Junbao looked at the yellow cloth bag again and again, and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Yi, who is General Feilong?"

Yi Yuchen shook his head and said, "I have never heard of this name. Perhaps you can ask a learned person who is well-versed in the history of the dynasty."

"Oh..." Zhang Junbao responded and stuffed the cloth bag into his arms.

He glanced at Yi Yuchen's face and said, "Brother Yi, General Yue has already returned to the capital with the imperial envoy, and Qin Hui can no longer harm him. Why are you still so gloomy?"

Yi Yuchen shook his head. Zhang Junbao grew up in a Taoist temple, and although he was loyal and righteous, and had a sound conscience, he didn't know the darker side of human nature, and even if he were told more, Zhang Junbao might not understand.

Seeing that Yi Yuchen remained silent, Zhang Junbao did not ask any questions either, and followed him back to the official road with a smile. By this time, Yue Fei's personal guards had already left.

When the martial arts practitioners who came to reinforce Yue Fei learned that Yue Fei had returned to the capital with the imperial envoy, they all dispersed.

Yi Jifeng, worried about Qin Sirong and Yi Tianxing, left a message and returned the way he came, leaving only Tie Niu driving the carriage to wait on the official road.