Chapter 580: Goodbye Cheng Lingsu
The palace in front of you is indeed the magnificent golden jade.
Although Chu Zheng closed four-fifths of the Chen Prince's Mansion, he still walked through the entire Chen Prince's Mansion.
He was afraid that Xu Xingzhi would wait on the other side of the portal and retreated again and made a "finished" gesture for Xu Xingzhi.
When Xu Xing was about to start, he breathed a sigh of relief, and a happy look appeared on his face.
This most critical link proves that it is feasible, and the probability of the plan formulated by Chu Shuai is extremely successful!
At this time, there was a little commotion in the barracks around the space. Although Chu Zheng and Xu Xingzhi had already inserted torches in the space in advance, the light of the formation was too strong and suppressed the fire. It lasted for two or three minutes, so it was difficult not to attract attention.
However, the guardian of Chu Zheng's most confidant guard Wei Yan was the outside of the open space. Wei Yan gave the order, and the well-trained guards of the city lord's mansion immediately guarded their positions, not daring to look at their heads or whisper, and could only guess in their hearts what the military advisor Xu Xingzhi was doing in the empty field inside.
Chu Zheng nodded to Xu Xingzhi and signaled him to act as planned, and he returned to Chenxi Island through the portal.
He estimated that light would rise when the portal was established, and it would be impossible for no one to discover it in Chenxi Island, especially the area where the formation gate he chose was located was the city lord's mansion.
In order to avoid unnecessary panic and misunderstandings, Chu Zheng took off his human skin mask and stood next to the formation gate.
Sure enough, in just half a stick of incense, more than a dozen figures rushed over, holding weapons and looking alert.
The first person looked at Chu Zheng, who was calm and composed with his hands on his back, then the door of light behind him shouted, "Who are you?"
Chu Zheng saw that these guards were very jealous, and it was obvious that he recruited them after he left the island. It was not surprising that the city lord's mansion on Chenxi Island had set up a guard camp, with a 300-person organization, led by A Fei. When Chu Zheng left the island, he had just selected more than 30 people. Most of the people behind were selected by Qin Ruyun later, so how could he recognize him?
"I am Chu Loujun." Chu Zheng took out the big seal. This was the big seal turned into by his power to create the token, symbolizing the highest power of the Chenxi Army. Speaking of which, although he also participated in the construction of the Young Marshal Army, the force that really created from scratch and created the token through the power of the game was the Chenxi Army.
As soon as he saw this seal that naturally exuded invisible pressure and contacted Chu Zheng's figure, appearance and temperament, the guards immediately became nervous: "You... are you Shuai Chu?"
At this time, dozens of people rushed over, but the leader was Chu Zheng's acquaintance, Tong Hai's nephew Hu Xin.
Hu Xin bowed in surprise: "I have met Shuai Chu."
Seeing Hu Xin's performance, the other guards would not doubt it and salute respectfully.
Chu Zheng signaled everyone to get up and ordered Hu Xin to lead people to guard the gate. Without other orders, no one could approach. Hu Xin took the order in a stern manner.
Chu Zheng also asked the other guards to notify the temporary general manager Yang Qing, as well as the convening commander of the left army, Tong Hai, the right army, Cheng Sanniu, and Zhu Chaoge, the central army (original commander of the central army was Ximen Rou, and after Ximen Rou left, Zhu Chaoge was succeeded by the former cavalry commander), the navy commander Xu Fangyuan, the patrol battalion commander He Han and others came to the city lord's mansion together.
Yang Qing came the fastest. He originally lived near the city lord's mansion. He immediately came with his clothes when he heard the news. He was Chu Zheng's former chief escort, with good administrative talents and safe affairs. After Qin Ruyun left Chenxi Island, he became the temporary chief escort of Chenxi City.
Seeing that his eyes were deep and bloodshot, Chu Zheng probably had a lot of trouble for this Chenxi Island, so he couldn't help but pat his shoulder and said in a gentle voice: "Thank you for your hard work, Yang Qing."
Yang Qing hurriedly said: "Thanks to Shuai Chu and Miss Qin who have set the system and direction in advance, the humble position is just Xiao Guicao's follower. Moreover, being able to entrust the important tasks for Shuai Chu is an honor for the humble position!"
Although the greater the power, the greater the ambition, Yang Qing did not dare to have any ambition at all. Not to mention how powerful Chu Shuai was in the Young Marshal's Army and Chenxi Army, there were several commanders with military power in Chenxi Island, and He Han, the head of the police battalion, were all Chu Shuai's confidants. Yang Qing was just in charge of administration.
What's more, with his humble grassroots background, he is now trusted and managing Chenxi Island on behalf of Chu Shuai. He is already satisfied and grateful, and is even more loyal to Chu Shuai.
Chu Zheng asked about the recent situation of Chenxi Island, and knew that Chu Liuxiang, Hu Tiehua, Su Rongrong, Li Hongxiu, Song Tianer, Zhang San and others had all left the island to return to Middle Earth. Most of the girls who had rescued from Bat Island had their eyes cured and sent back to their original hometown. Only a small number of eyes could not be cured, or they had no relatives in their hometown. Those who were willing to stay were following Cheng Lingsu to study medicine to save people and became a member of Chenxi City Medical Center.
Chenxi Island has been completely unified, and the branches of the Civil Affairs Management Office have been established in the smallest villages. It is fully committed to implementing new policies, reducing rents and interest rates, building roads, developing schools, household registration, people's livelihood laws and other matters, and the entire island is thriving.
Chu Zheng nodded secretly when he heard this. In fact, there was no need for Yang Qing to say in detail. The moment he stepped into Chenxi Island, he discovered the "people's heart" force field on the island, which was almost comparable to Liangdu.
From this, the people's hearts are towards him and the Chenxi Army, which indirectly proves that the new policy formulated by him and Qin Ruyun has achieved remarkable results, and of course it is also inseparable from Yang Qing's hard work over the past few months.
Chu Zheng asked about the current situation of the Chenxi Army again. Although Yang Qing did not touch on military power, he still knew the current situation of the Chenxi Army.
After this period of rigorous training, especially after the Young Marshal's Army sent people to assist in the training, the five thousand main forces of the Chenxi Army had already had a strong sense of elite troops.
While talking, Tong Hai, Cheng Sanniu, Zhu Chaoge, Xu Fangyuan, He Han and a group of core civil and military generals and ministers had arrived, and they were all very happy to see Chu Zheng.
Chu Zheng held a meeting in the Political Consultative Hall, first explaining the establishment of a "teleporting gate" from Liangdu to Chenxi Island, and then discussing the issue of sending troops.
It was said to be a discussion, but it was just to adjust and optimize the deployment based on the current situation of Chenxi Island. The plan had already been decided in Chu Zheng's mind and a conclusion was soon reached.
The generals took the orders solemnly, returned to the camp overnight, and began to prepare for the dispatch of troops in a intensive manner.
With the teleportation gate, the number of mobilized civilians has been greatly reduced. You only need to prepare food, grass, horses, weapons and armor to be dispatched. The logistics do not need to be too much trouble. It is estimated that the preparations will be completed in about five days. Chu Zheng will personally inspect the three armies and then lead the army to the expedition.
After getting everything done, Chu Zheng ordered Yang Qing to do a good job in protecting the teleportation gate, and then he made time to meet Cheng Lingsu, Shui Sheng and his eunuch.
Although the city lord's mansion was large, Chu Zheng found out after asking that the three girls actually lived together, and only lived in a side hall in Zichun Palace.
Chu Zheng followed the maid to the residence of the three girls. It was late at night and the lights in the side hall were out.
Chu Zheng signaled the maid to leave, and he stood outside the hall, standing quietly. He originally wanted to see Cheng Lingsu earlier and give her the spiritual medicine he brought that could increase his life span, but when he really stood outside the hall, he was unwilling to wake her up and disturb her rest.
But soon the sound of dressing came from the hall, and then the footsteps started to sound lightly, and the door creaked and gently pushed open. Cheng Lingsu came out of her clothes and looked at him in surprise.
Seeing that her complexion had improved a lot, Chu Zheng's melancholy between his eyebrows and eyes had diminished by most of the time. Although he was still as thin as a girl who had not grown up, his skin had become whiter, his face was slightly bloody, and his figure seemed to have grown a little taller.
The originally sparse and yellow hair became black and thick. It could only barely be called a dignified appearance, and it also added a bit of beauty. Especially with her bright and star-like eyes, it made people's eyes even more illuminated.
"Senior sister, I'm back." Chu Zheng smiled and walked forward and pulled her hand.
The girl's palms are thin and small, and they are even smaller than Guo Xiang's hands. They are like girls, with many calluses on them, which is not very smooth.
But Chu Zheng held these little hands like holding the treasures in the world.
When he noticed his expression, a blush appeared on Cheng Lingsu's little face. He struggled gently, but he didn't break free.
"Come back when you come back, what are you doing by pulling my hand? No big or small." Cheng Lingsu whispered, but there was a look of joy in his eyes.
It seems that her life on Chenxi Island has indeed made her much happier.
Chu Zheng once again felt how correct it was to let her stay and participate in the treatment of the islanders. According to Yang Qing, Cheng Lingsu has a very good reputation on the island now. Everyone regards her as an "medical immortal" existence, and has respected and kind to her in all kinds of respect and friendship. She has lived in such kindness for a long time, allowing Cheng Lingsu, who has lost the warmth of humanity since childhood, to get out of withdrawal and inferiority.
Face comes from the heart, which is one of the reasons why she becomes brighter.
In addition, she has no worries about food and clothing in Chenxi Island and nourishes her qi and maintains her health, which makes her health even better.
Of course, what is more important is that Cheng Lingsu practiced the Eternal Life Art.
Chu Zheng took advantage of the opportunity to hold her hand and slightly explored her true energy. He knew that Cheng Lingsu had practiced the Eternal Life Art to the Little Achievement Realm, his body had recovered and healthy, even healthier than ordinary girls, and his life expectancy would increase.
Chu Zheng exerted a little force on his hand, hugging the thin girl who was as thin as a girl who was not old enough to grow up into his arms, and said softly: "So what if you are not big or small? Who said that you can't bully your senior sister?"
Perhaps he didn't expect Chu Zheng to take such an active and powerful move. Cheng Lingsu's whole body stiffened, and then fell softly in his arms as if he had lost his strength, biting his lips and saying, "You... it's wrong for you. Miss Guo Er is so good. You... can't you be sorry Miss Guo Er..."
Chu Zheng knew in his heart that Guo Xiang was basically unprincipled doting and tolerant of him. Although she didn't know about Cheng Lingsu, even if she knew it, at most it would be just a sentence "No matter what, you must like me the most" and then recognize it.
Alas, I seem to be more and more spoiled by Guo Xiang's tenderness and tolerance, otherwise I wouldn't have just eaten Dongfang Bai like this.
However, at this time, when he heard Cheng Lingsu's trembling voice suppressing his feelings, Chu Zheng felt more pity for Cheng Shisu.
At this time, Cheng Lingsu thought the most about him. The so-called "I can't let Miss Guo Er" is just an excuse. She actually didn't want to make things difficult for him in her heart - she had never seen Guo Xiang, let alone knew Guo Xiang, so how could she really think about her?
Chu Zheng knew that the battle with the Li family was right in front of him. In the next two or three years, he had to go to the battlefield. I was afraid that there was not much love for his children for a long time, so he simply cut off the mess and took Cheng Lingsu down in one fell swoop, so as not to think about everything all day long. He was not a very cheerful and thin girl. If he had such thoughts in his heart, how could he prolong his life?
"Senior sister, you are very good too. I can't let Xiang'er down, how can I let you down?"
After Chu Zheng said that, he gently pecked Cheng Lingsu's red lips.
Cheng Lingsu's whole body stiffened again, and her little face soon became flushed. She was both panicked and shy and tried to push Chu Zheng away, but how could Chu Zheng let her escape?
"Senior sister, I don't know if you know that the Li family is invading Suizhou. I'm about to go to the battlefield. I'll leave today. I don't know when I will meet again..." Chu Zheng sighed lightly, deliberately pretending to be sad.
Cheng Lingsu's struggle immediately stopped. She said "um" softly, but the hand that tightly grasped Chu Zheng's clothes betrayed her worry.
The battlefield is ruthless and the swords and guns are blind. Even if Brother Chu is extremely skilled in martial arts, who can guarantee that he can return safely?
Especially when hearing Brother Chu's tone, Cheng Lingsu felt even more distressed.
"Senior sister... When I was on the battlefield, I just wanted to ask you, I really like you, I really like you, I am willing to be with you for the rest of my life, what about you? Would you like to marry me with Xiang'er?" Chu Zheng stared at Cheng Lingsu and said seriously.
"I...I..." Cheng Lingsu was in a mess. He wanted to say that I was your elder, so how could he be with you? But she knew in her heart that the reason why she really dared not accept Brother Chu was inferiority.
She was not confident that she could stand beside Brother Chu with her head raised and her chest raised.
She is over seventeen years old and almost eighteen years old, but she is still not pretty, has a bad figure, and is still short, just like a little girl who has not grown up. She is afraid that she will be with Brother Chu. Brother Chu will be laughed at, saying that he has no vision, and saying that he has quirky habits...
But when she heard Brother Chu’s love words, a sweet feeling surged in her heart.
Brother Chu really likes me, he... He doesn't dislike my childlike figure and unpretentious appearance...
"I...I..." Cheng Lingsu looked at Brother Chu's face, which was close to him. Although he hadn't seen him for more than half a year, he missed him every day. He didn't feel much stranger when he saw him, but only a kind of inexplicable panic and excitement.
But before she could finish her words, Chu Zheng had already sealed her mouth again.
Cheng Lingsu's brain blew again, becoming blank, and he could only respond roughly and tentatively.
After a while, the girl in her arms almost breathed. Chu Zheng let go of her and said seriously: "Senior sister, whether you agree or not, I have decided that you have to be my wife in this life, so don't try to escape."
Listening to his "domineering" and "unreasonable" statement, Cheng Lingsu bit his teeth and stared at him hard, but in the end his eyes turned into tenderness like water.
"It's really... I can't do anything to you."
Listening to his heartbeat like a drumbeat, Cheng Lingsu murmured, finally stood on tiptoe, stretched his body hard, and gently pecked Chu Zheng's lips.
Chapter completed!