From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 161

The ship departed from Lin'an Prefecture, passed Suzhou, Yangzhou, Huai'an, Huaiyin, and arrived at Pengcheng to enter the northern border. It took twelve days.

Everyone was dizzy and had already adapted to the life on the ship. Every time they stopped, they got off the ship to rest and adjust their state.

During these twelve days, Zhou Yuan, Guan Lu, and Zhang Fei analyzed the situation in Shenjing thoroughly, and also learned in detail the scope of power and responsibility of the Five Cities Military Department and the details of the corresponding laws, making sure to do it in detail.

"The Zhejiang Party is the most powerful, the Chu Party is the second, and the Qi Party is the last."

Guan Lu tapped the table lightly and whispered: "The five cabinet ministers, the chief minister Yang Guozhong, is from Suzhou, and the Minister of Works Wang Duo is from Lin'an. The Zhejiang Party accounts for two."

"The Minister of Personnel and Wenyuan Pavilion Grand Secretary Xu Shigong is from Jiangxia, Huguang. The Right Supervisor of the Supervisory Office and the Grand Secretary of Wenhua Pavilion Zeng Cheng is from Xiangyang. The Chu Party also accounts for two."

"The Left Supervisor of the Supervisory Office and the Grand Secretary of Dongji Hall Deng Bochi is from Liaocheng, Shandong, and the five The only member of the Qi Party among the cabinet ministers is also the second assistant. "

"There are also four ministers of the Ministry of War, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Revenue, and Ministry of Punishment. Except for the Ministry of Revenue, which does not belong to the three parties, the others are all from the Chu and Zhejiang parties."

"Many officials under him are also like this. They form cliques and control the government. It has become a trend that cannot be eliminated. It is the disaster left by the previous emperor."

Zhou Yuan was silent for a moment and said, "The focus is on the Ministry of War and the Minister of War."

The Wucheng Bingma Division is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War. Zhou Yuan must figure out his position.

Guan Lu said in a deep voice: "The Minister of War Wu Qingrong is from Yuzhou. He has a hot temper and is a member of the Chu Party."

"Okay!"

Zhou Yuan immediately smiled and said, "Then I will hold on to the big tree of the Chu Party and compete with the Zhejiang Party."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Yuan sat down on the ground.

Guan Lu and Zhang Fei also staggered and almost fell flat on their faces.

The boat was shaking violently and braked suddenly.

Zhou Yuan shouted at the top of his voice: "What's going on again!"

Mingrui ran over and said hurriedly: "My son-in-law is in trouble! There is a wreck in front, blocking the river!"

This is pure nonsense. How big a ship can block the river? Do you really think this is still Yunjiang?

He looked forward and was stunned. An wreck occupied about one-third of the river.

But the position happened to be on the left, resulting in the remaining river on the left being too narrow to pass, while the right side could pass, and there was a dense jungle on the shore.

This is a killing game!

Zhou Yuan frowned and said, "Xiao Zhuang, is someone going to attack us?"

Xiao Zhuang jumped down from the deck, his face solemn, and said in a deep voice: "You are just a small Jinyiwei centurion, who was promoted to Wucheng Bingmasi by exception. It's a pity that those beasts are too crazy. They don't leave any leeway for His Majesty. They don't want people like you to survive."

Zhou Yuan said: "This is politics. As long as it is an enemy, no matter how big or small, kill him first. Cruelty and viciousness are the only rules here. You'll get used to it."

"I mean, can we get through it? Judging from the situation, there are probably many people ambushed on the right bank!"

Xiao Zhuang took a deep breath and said, "We have no choice. It's impossible to turn back. We can only rush forward."

She pulled out the big knife at her waist, which was more than one meter long, like a Guandao, but the blade was half and half of the handle.

The whole body was pitch black, looked extremely heavy, and the edge was exposed and flashed with cold light.

She had her own momentum at this moment, and said proudly: "However many people come, I will kill as many as they come."

"Wait."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "Let's check the river first. If there are artificial reefs inside the water network, we will be in trouble."

"Artificial reefs? Ha! What are they!"

She sneered, stomped her right foot suddenly, and her figure flew into the air like a cannonball, holding the knife with both hands and suddenly slashed forward.

This knife was even more powerful than the internal force of the Great Sun Dharma King. The almost solid internal force formed a terrifying knife light, which sank into the angry water in an instant.

The water in the entire river began to explode, splashing all over the sky, and sprinkled around like a rainstorm.

Everyone on the boat was so shocked that they couldn't speak when they saw this scene.

And countless flaming arrows suddenly shot from the shore.

"That's all you can do? Do you really think I'm one of those idiots from the Jinyiwei?"

Xiaozhuang sneered disdainfully, and slashed his broadsword into the water. A water curtain was cut by the sword light, like a water wall, blocking countless arrows.

"Protect Zhou Yuan, I'll go ashore and kill them all!"

Her figure was like a swallow, her toes touched the water surface, and she flew to the shore in an instant.

Between the flashes of swords and shadows, screams were heard, and countless men in black rushed out from the forest and trees, killing Xiaozhuang one after another.

At this moment, Xiaozhuang truly showed his strength that surpassed the Great Sun Dharma King. The broadsword turned into a residual image, ruthlessly harvesting lives.

But at this moment,At this time, four or five small boats rushed out from the blind spot behind the abandoned ship. The boats were full of men in black, all holding knives and flaming bows and arrows.

Zhou Yuan's face changed, and he said in a deep voice: "Get into the cabin! Dayong! It's your turn!"

"I'm coming!"

Guan Dayong, wearing a suit of iron armor and holding a Fang Tian Hua Ji, shouted: "Whoever dares to get on the boat, I will chop him to pieces!"

The boat was very fast and approached in an instant. Dozens of men in black bent their bows and shot arrows, and all of them were flaming arrows, which sank into the deck and set off a fire.

Zhao Jianjia huddled in the cabin, looking pale.

Zi Yuan helped Zhou Yuan put on his armor with trepidation, and handed him his sword.

Seeing that they were really nervous, Zhou Yuan teased, "These are just small scenes. With Xiaozhuang in charge, we can always turn danger into safety."

"The other party wants to kill me, and they want to ask about the sword in my hand."

"Jianjia! Watch! How does your husband kill people!"

With the armor protecting her body, Zhou Yuan was fearless and rushed out with a sword, but was stunned.

The deck was full of corpses, and the remaining few men in black huddled together and trembled.

Guan Dayong, holding the Fang Tian Huaji, was like a god of war. He smashed a strong man with one blow and laughed wildly.

"Stop!"

Zhou Yuan hurried over and said in a low voice, "You ignorant thing, you have taken the limelight. What boss am I? Go and put out the fire!"

"Okay, okay!"

Guan Dayong smiled honestly, but just stepped back a few steps and did not leave.

He was just simple-minded, but not stupid. Protecting Zhou Yuan's safety was his main responsibility.

"Show your skills! If you can defeat me, I will let you live."

Several people looked at each other, and they didn't care about so much. Killing Zhou Yuan was the most important thing.

So they all raised their swords and rushed towards Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan raised his sword and slashed. With the experience of fighting in the Yunzhou riot, he was already familiar with it. He killed one person with ease and forced the others to retreat.

Just when he was killing vigorously, he saw Xiaozhuang's figure like a dragon, flying over, and slashed with a sword, and the remaining four or five people were directly cut in half.

Blood was splattered, Zhou Yuan was so scared that he quickly stepped back, glaring and saying: "Xiao Zhuang, how about you protect me from now on, I will pay you double the money."

Xiao Zhuang smiled faintly and said: "The people I protect are more important than you."

Zhou Yuan said: "I just love talents. You have such good kung fu, and I can show my skills with your protection."

Xiao Zhuang shook his head and said: "The road you want to take must be restricted everywhere and constrained in all aspects. These are the problems you have to solve."

She looked to the north and said softly: "At most four days, we will reach Shenjing. By then, my mission will be completed and your mission will begin."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "I have a countermeasure, it's okay."