"Mr. Zhang, why did you summon me this time? It's freezing outside, but I've been going back and forth several times." As soon as they met, Wu Gen kept complaining and grabbed the hot tea on the table.

, Gudong Gudong took a few sips.

Zhang Yuanzheng was sitting at the table slowly sipping tea, taking small sips, but his movements were a little stiff. When tasting tea, the important thing is to sip slowly and drink slowly, leaving the fragrance on your lips and teeth.

The new Yuwen captain was a scholar and was known as a Confucian general. His every move was elegant, which forced the people below to follow suit.

Seeing Wu Gen's tired look, Zhang Yuan was furious. The calmness he had worked so hard to accumulate was gone. He drank the strong tea in one gulp and put it heavily on the table, "Wu Gen,

You are also a corps leader, how can you still be a gangster and have no decency?" He picked up the horsewhip beside him.

"Goodbye, Mr. Zhang, you, the corps commander, know that even if my wife dies and I have no children, I am left alone. When will I be assigned two people to serve as my envoys?"

"Recruit yourself if you have the ability. Now the soldiers in each battalion are nervous. Where can I find anyone to coordinate with you?"

"It's not impossible to recruit. It's just how to solve the problem of food and salary."

"You have to think of your own way, and the army won't be able to allocate an extra cent of food to you."

"I knew that if I had to do it myself, it would be the same as recruiting bandits."

"If you dare to have evil intentions, be careful that I kill you first." Zhang Yuanjue said that as long as he saw this kid twice more, he would definitely lose two years of his life.

"Okay, Mr. Zhang, let's calm down. Even if I recruit people, it's also an official job. If you don't mention this, what are your instructions for calling me this time?"

"Ahem." Zhang Yuan coughed twice, "The county guard has an order. In recent years, the battles with Daxia have suffered many losses, with more defeats and fewer victories. I have learned from the painful experience that it is not about having more soldiers, but about being skilled. So I reported to the imperial court and wanted to go there.

The way to survive is to recruit new people from the common people. Those who are selected can be directly given the Ding status.

I think you have been in the Xiang army for a while, so why not take part in the trial and gain a good background. In this way, the post of corps commander will be fulfilled, and you may not be able to be promoted to a higher level. I think we Xiang

In the army, most people have toiled for many years, and they only managed to survive by chance. Such an opportunity should not be missed."

Wu Gen thought for a while, "To think that such a good opportunity must be faced with many difficulties, right?"

Zhang Yuan sighed and said solemnly: "That's natural. The Road to Rebirth is set up by the current imperial court to select the elite Shenwu Army of the Forbidden Army. It includes both martial arts trials and calculus assessments. Especially when there is a mutual relationship.

You have to fight to the death, just like fighting animals, and only the one who survives can pass the level.

There was once a trial where thousands of people entered, but only one came out alive, which shows how cruel it is. However, our Dingyuan City is naturally not as good as the imperial court, so the trial will be relatively simple."

"Then it's okay if I don't go?" Wu Gen looked at Zhang Yuan pitifully.

"Alas, Wu Gen, do you know how difficult it is for a common man to become a noble man? According to the laws of the Zhao Kingdom, if a common man wants to become a noble man, he has only four options to choose from.

The first is to join the army, and you must have achieved military exploits. The second is to be a slave. If you are lucky, the slave of a nobleman may also be awarded the Ding status of the middle class. The third is to enter school, and you will get the honor in the imperial examination. The fourth is to practice, and you can also be awarded the middle class if you have special abilities.

People are noble and have Ding nationality.

If a common man wants to change his life, how can he do it if he doesn't fight for his life? How can a man who is born between heaven and earth live in depression for a long time? I think you are also a restless person. If you want to achieve something, how can you not work hard to move forward?

You have been living in the mountains and wilderness for a long time, and I have always been indulgent, unaware of the strict hierarchy. Once you follow me into the city, you will know what it feels like."

Wu Gen had never been to a big city, so he was quite excited after hearing this.

The next day, Zhang Yuan took leave early and took Wu Gen to Dingyuan City.

After half a day of riding in silence, a majestic city appeared in front of us on the vast wilderness. The black city wall and the towering arrow tower were like giant tigers entrenched in the wilderness, staring at the southern border of Zhao State.

The unseen Dingyuan City.

Walking to the city gate, the guard soldiers saw Wu Gen and looked at him suspiciously. Just when he was about to ask, Zhang Yuan took out a wooden sign, pointed at Wu Gen, and said: "This is my servant. This time

Follow me into the city for your own business."

After carefully checking the token, the gatekeepers allowed the two men into the city.

When you enter the city, you lead your horse and walk slowly. There are rows of houses on both sides of the street.

Along the way, there are many tea houses, wine shops and public houses. Ponds, pavilions and water pavilions are reflected in the greenery; red bricks and green tiles are hidden beside the hustle and bustle. People on the street are gorgeously dressed and pass by in groups, which makes it look prosperous.

scenery.

Wu Gen was dazzled by what he saw and looked around curiously. He had never thought that there was such a prosperous and magnificent place in the world.

Zhang Yuan smiled and reminded: "If you encounter someone wearing a brocade robe, I advise you to keep your head down and act carefully to avoid causing trouble."

After hearing this, Wu Gen noticed that there were some people wrapped in cotton and linen on the street. They must be common people in the city. They were walking cautiously on both sides of the street. When people in brocade robes came over, they quickly lowered their bodies.

Dare to raise your head. If you are not careful, you will be scolded, but you dare not refute at all.

Passing by a shop, a fat woman, carried by a thin slave, was arguing with a shop owner. When the argument became fierce, she would hit the slave under her with a whip from time to time. Every time the slave was hit, the slave

His whole body trembled, and even though he was in pain, he didn't dare to make a sound.

When Wu Gen saw this scene, his eyes moved slightly, and he touched the handle of the knife at his waist, but found nothing. Before going out, Zhang Yuan had put away the knife.

Noticing Wu Gen's actions, Zhang Yuan whispered: "The world is divided into heaven and earth, and people have high and low status. Common people in the city can only have this fate. You are a newbie here, so you must not be reckless. If you want to avoid this humiliation, you can only work hard to make progress.

Climb.

This time you are taking the road to the afterlife, just as the name suggests. After escaping from life, you will change the world. If you fail, you will die and be reduced to dust and bones. You have to think about it yourself."

"Go." Wu Gen said in a low voice, "Let's leave the city. If we stay longer, I'm afraid I will do something unspeakable."

Zhang Yuan smiled slightly, turned his horse's head, and hurriedly led Wu Gen out of the city.

After leaving Dingyuan City, Zhang Yuan said: "We will set off from the Xiangjun camp ten days after the trial. You still need to recharge your batteries during these days. Do you want to find a few people in the camp to practice with you?"

Wu Gen thought for a while and said, "No need to go to such trouble. I'd better go back to Huangzhong Ridge and I will rush back to the camp by then."

Zhang Yuan didn't know what Wu Gen's plan was, but he didn't bother to ask, waving his hand to let him go.

Returning to Huangzhong Ridge, Wu Gen looked solemn, took out the broken knife and sat in the courtyard to polish it carefully.

After polishing the knife for a long time, for some unknown reason, the rust on the blade could not be removed. Sighing, Wu Gen no longer struggled, carefully recalled the moves he had learned in the ghost world, and combined it with the mind sutra to form a boxing stance.

With a "Hey" sound, the snow on the locust tree fell, and a fist mark appeared on the tree. Wu Gen silently punched, waiting for the full moon night to arrive.

The reason why I returned to Barren Tomb Ridge was to enter the Ghost World again before I left. After all, training in the camp would not improve my skills faster than fighting in a life-and-death fight in the Ghost World.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and a full moon hung on the top of the mountain. The peaks were faint, as if covered with a layer of mist. Wu Gen held a broken knife in his hand and looked at the rising festive fireworks in the distance, his eyes bright.

god.

The surroundings became quiet, and the mist rose from the mountains and drifted slowly towards the small courtyard. The locust trees in the courtyard swayed gently, and the shadows of the trees were heavy, which was indescribably weird.

Wu Gen shook his head mockingly. There are ghosts in the locust tree. It is a thing that attracts ghosts. No wonder the beacon here is not very clean.

Slowly closing his eyes, holding the bell in his left hand, his body gradually became silent, and even his breathing became slower.

The mist surrounded Wu Gen, swirling and trembling from time to time. Soon, the mist became thicker in the yard, and only the faint shadow of the locust tree could be seen.

Three days later, the fog dissipated, and Wu Gen opened his eyes, which were blood red, and the strong evil aura was almost substantive.

This time when he entered the ghost world, Wu Gen changed his previous behavior. No matter who he was incarnated into, he was brave and unafraid of death. He pushed forward desperately, and countless strange people and beasts died at his hands.

There are not too many fancy moves in the battle in the ghost world. Every move is aimed at killing people. As long as it can kill the opponent, it can be done with teeth. Wu Gen remembers that he once bit the neck of a big snake and both of them died together.

Looking at the faint morning light, Wu Gen just stood up and stumbled to the ground. His whole body was shaking, his teeth were clenched, and his face was pale. Fighting in the ghosts, although the body was not hurt, the damage to the soul was inevitable, and this damage was also

will be reflected in the physical body.

Wu Gen put all his strength into the journey of ghosts and ghosts. After many lives and deaths, he finally quit when the oil was almost exhausted. When he suddenly woke up, he was naturally physically and mentally exhausted and exhausted.

After keeping it for a few days, seeing that the ten days were approaching, Wu Gen packed up and hurried to the camp.

When they arrived at the camp, they found Zhang Yuan to report, and were told that they had one day before departure. Wu Gen's tent had already been appropriated, so he had to spend two nights with Mo Xin.

Mo Xin heard that Wu Gen was also going there and kept asking where he had hidden the money. The reason was also very simple. If a tomb was to be built in the future, there would be no expense.

Wu Gen took out some silver and gave it to Mo Xin, explaining the matter of Bao Xiang in detail. If there is a chance, Mo Xin should rush to Huangzhong Ridge to garrison as soon as possible, so as not to cut off this way of making money.

Mo Xin was unwilling to go to that gloomy courtyard again even if he died, so Wu Gen had no choice but to tell him about the ghost, saying that as long as he was not in the courtyard on a full moon night, everything would be fine, and he would be protected by the bell given by Wu Mo.

There will definitely be no mistakes in the body.

As soon as he heard that there was a solution, Mo Xin felt relieved. Anyone who dared to steal money from a dead person could be so cowardly.

The day of departure finally arrived. Those who participated in the trial must gather at a willow tree gathering place and then head north to the trial place. Zhang Yuan specially asked for the errand of the team leader and sent all those who were trialling in the Xiang army together.

Go to Liushuji.

The seven people participating in the trial put on their war horses, and with an order, they urged the horses to set off under the leadership of Zhang Yuan. Wu Gen had already put on the personal soft armor secretly given by Zhang Yuan, and wore a broken sword, which made him look somewhat heroic.

Along the way, Zhang Yuan secretly reminded a few people that Wu Gen was his subordinate, and they should not kill each other, but should work together to fight against foreign enemies.

These people who participated in the trial were all servants. They all understood what was said and looked at Wu Gen in a slightly different way.

When they arrived at Liushuji, Zhang Yuan pulled Wu Gen aside with a serious look on his face, "Although you are usually wild, you are very energetic. This trial is very dangerous. Just try your best. Don't be too persistent and lose your life."

Wu Gen had returned to his original appearance at this time, and said with a smile: "Captain Zhang, are you afraid that I will become a middleman and take your position? Don't worry, if you want to be promoted, you will also be promoted to the captain. I'm a small village commander, and I haven't been placed in the position yet."

In my eyes."

Zhang Yuan shook his head helplessly, "Forget it, I worry too much. You are always quick-witted and want to have your own opinion. Go away and come back early."

The smile on Wu Gen's face faded, and he bowed solemnly to Zhang Yuan. This was the first time he politely bowed to Zhang Yuan since he entered the camp. When he stood up, he turned around and left without looking back.

Zhang Yuan looked at his back, sighed slightly, and then mounted his horse and left after a long time.

Liushuji temporarily set up several military tents for those who participated in the trial to rest. Wu Gen took out his token and was placed in the largest tent. I guess this was Zhang Yuan's care.

Entering the tent, there were already more than a dozen people in the room, all looking at Wu Gen with evil intentions. This is natural. Only twenty people are recruited for this trial. On the way to the trial, everyone present may be opponents.
To be continued...