Chapter 161: Hunting Moment [3]
"So, you brought me here for something very important."
Zhang Lin turned to look at the old man and said, "This matter is very important, otherwise I wouldn't have asked the patriarch to come forward in person."
The old man said sadly: "Thousands of years seem like yesterday, but also seem like eternity.
Twelve generations of patriarchs have carefully guarded us, and we finally waited for you - the destined one."
"Destiny!"
Zhang Linda said: "Will it be me who will be destined for a thousand years?"
Zhang Lin is no stranger to destiny, because this is a prophecy that has been circulating in the world for thousands of years.
But he never thought it would be him.
But there is no way of knowing what fate the destined person will bear in the end.
Only the patriarchs of top aristocratic families, supreme elders and the like know a thing or two.
Today, is it time to reveal the answer?
Zhang Lin thought to himself.
"Solved?"
Outside the Fusang sacred tree, there is the viewing platform.
Zhang Hao, dressed in military uniform, came to the viewing platform. Zhang Zheng, who had been waiting for a long time, saw Zhang Hao bringing back Iga's head and asked.
Zhang Hao nodded and said: "Everything has been solved, but there is news from the shadow side that some rats went down the mountain before taking action. I asked if they should be dealt with."
Hearing this, Zhang Zheng asked about the actions of the Japanese people, and the representatives of various sects who had already gathered here said, "What do you think?"
An old man in the crowd said: "We will abide by the order of the patriarch. Since the patriarch has given you, the Bashu Zhang family, to take full responsibility for this plan, we will cooperate with Marquis Jing no matter what his plans are without any delay."
Everyone agreed: "What Uncle Zhong Nan said is our attitude.
Whatever plans Jinghou has for the next step, just give him your orders and I will do my best to let those Japanese people know that my surname Zhang is not someone who can impress anyone."
"That is, if you dare to stroke the tiger's beard, you will bear the tiger's power."
At this time, the King of Shu on the side saw Zhang's attitude and knew that it was time for others to carry out their plan, so he smiled and said: "Since your Zhang family has a counter-plan to deal with the Japanese plan, I am relieved.
Marquis Jing, no matter what you do, if you can find a place in the palace of the King of Shu, just ask, I have 30,000 guards, but I can dispatch them."
Zhang Zheng said: "Thank you very much for the kindness of the King of Shu, but if we can handle catching a few mice, I won't bother the King of Shu's army."
When the King of Shu heard this, he shook his head and said: "Then it is up to Marquis Jing to do as he wishes. But if necessary, just bring a message. I, the King of Shu, will cooperate with the Red Armor Army to clear out the Bashu land."
After saying this, he rode away in the king's car.
After the King of Shu left, a middle-aged man beside Zhang Zheng raised his hands and said: "Our county government and the King of Shu have made the same decision on this matter. Your Majesty also has a decree for the county government to cooperate with the Zhang family to eliminate Bashu. Let Marquis Jing return in peace. Go and sit on the front lines."
When Zhang Zheng heard this, he stood up and replied: "If you ask the county governor to tell your majesty, Zhang will restore peace to Bashu and bring peace to the whole country."
The county guard smiled and said: "In this case, I will wait in silence to report the good news to my superiors.
Your Majesty has already issued a decree. This time, the Sheriff's Mansion should advance and retreat together with the Zhengnan Mansion, so that Bashu can return to the right track as soon as possible.
Therefore, I instructed my subordinates to allow Mr. Zhang to act expediently this time. If there is any inconvenience, he can do it first and report it later.
Your Majesty has said that he hopes Jinghou will not let down the holy grace and Zhennanjian."
As the county guard spoke, he looked at the sun and said, "It's getting late, so I won't disturb the Marquis' arrangements."
Zhang Zheng held the ceremony and said to the east: "I will never let down the emperor's favor, and I swear to restore peace to Bashu, protect the land of Bashu, and ensure peace and prosperity for the country and the people."
Seeing the county guard leading the people away, Zhang Zhengfang said to the representatives of all branches of the Zhang surname: "Dear clan members, the Japanese have gone too far to bully others and dare to disturb the etiquette of our clan again.
On the one hand, he ignored the prestige of our country, on the other hand, he bullied me, and on the bottom, he harmed the common people of Li, my country.
It is tolerable, but what is intolerable? I, in accordance with the will of the clan leader and with the favor of the emperor, am determined to completely clear out the hidden pillars and strongholds of Bashu and Dongying, as well as the various forces that have been wooed by them for many years.
This is the responsibility of the Bashu Zhang family, as well as the responsibility of all sects and clans. I hope that in the next few days, you can work together with me, the Bashu Zhang family, to make the Japanese people pay the price they should have paid long ago."
Among the crowd, an old man said: "Jinghou, some of our clans are not able to participate in the affairs of the imperial court. However, when dealing with the Japanese people, a thousand years ago, Xu Fu secretly seized the Fusang sacred tree and lost to his ancestors. After defeating the Japanese people, This is the responsibility and obligation of every member of the Zhang clan.
The Zhang family formed the Taiyang Sect in order to destroy Xu Fu's Yinyang sect. Now we need our help, and with the patriarch's order and the emperor's order, Jing doesn't need to say anything, just give the order, and we will all obey orders. .”
"That's right!" Everyone agreed: "We have already accepted the wishes of the clan leaders of each lineage when we came here, so Marquis Jing will assign the tasks!"
Zhang Zheng nodded when he heard this and said: "In that case, I won't say any more. I have already assigned you all your tasks."
Zhang Zheng said, gesturing to Zhang Jue beside him.
Zhang Jue took the Red Armor Guards and assigned tasks to everyone.
Zhang Zheng said: "Everyone, in the jade talisman are the tasks that each of your lineages and sects need to complete. You can watch it after you leave here, and then take action immediately.
The disciples who participated in the crowning need to stay here. I will give them a task later. After everyone received the jade talisman, they dispersed and went to complete their tasks!"
After everyone heard this, although they didn't know why Zhang Zheng kept the disciples who participated in the crowning, they all obeyed the order and said: "We will leave!"
After everyone dispersed, Zhang Zhengfang said: "Are you all ready?"
Zhang Jue and Zhang Hao stepped forward and replied after separation:
"Father, don't worry, the second one has already started!"
"Don't worry, Lord Marquis, everything is ready!"
Hearing this, Zhang Zheng nodded and said, "Then let's start as soon as possible! I don't know if the third child will be able to make it in time."
When the two heard this, they looked at each other.
Zhang Hao said: "If everything goes well, the third child should have time."
Zhang Zheng laughed when he heard this and said: "Insatiable greed! The fact that the third child can climb the top of Fusang Mountain is the greatest gift from God. It doesn't matter whether we come or not for this hunt."
Zhang Jue said regretfully: "Having said that, it would still be a pity if the Third Young Master really couldn't catch up."
Zhang Hao said: "Maybe not being able to catch up is a good thing for him."
Zhang Zheng and Zhang Jue were slightly silent after hearing this. Zhang Zheng shook his head and chuckled: "Yeah, maybe it's a good thing for him that he can't come."
Zhang Zheng seemed to be tired and said to the two of them: "You should also go and prepare. In three quarters, we will also start moving."
The two nodded, saluted and left.
Zhang Zheng raised his head and looked at the top of Fusang, lost in thought for a long time.
"Fate, then what is fate?"
Within the Fusang barrier, Zhang Lin looked at the clan leader in confusion and asked.
The patriarch heard this and said: "No one can explain fate clearly, but everyone has his own specific fate.
It was destined from the moment he was born.
Prosperity, wealth, ups and downs, all are included in it.
But it is different from fate.
It is both fate and calamity.
Only by going through thousands of hardships can we see our true colors.
It cannot be explained clearly, nor is it clear.
However, the fate of those with destiny is very specific.
Your destiny is to protect the Zhang clan from sinking in the coming era of great strife.
And the destiny of you, the Destined Ones, is to protect the human race from being annihilated in the coming era of great strife."
Zhang Lin frowned and said, "You guys?"
Chapter completed!