"this……"

Hearing Wu Liang make this request, Xi Jian's momentum immediately weakened a bit, but he refused to lose face in front of Cao Pi. He still said bravely, "What a joke! I have my own father-in-law to support me, so I want your gold to have more money."

What's the use? If there are people under your command who know the Big Grain Technique, come and compete with me. If you don't have them, just give up happily. Why say you don't have them!"

"hehe."

Although Wu Liang deliberately teased him, he actually had no intention of wasting time on him. Seeing this, he smiled indifferently and deliberately said to everyone, "If Master Xi is really capable, it won't be difficult for me to admit defeat in public, but Master Xi also has to

Teach me to be convinced that I have lost."

"What do you mean by this?"

Xi Jian frowned and looked at him.

"I have traveled abroad for many years. Although I dare not say that I know everything about the world, I still have some knowledge."

Wu Liang glanced at Xi Jian, but finally his eyes stayed on Cao Pi's face, and said unhurriedly, "Second Young Master, I have seen a strange thing called 'Steamed Dan Bait', which uses some common

It can be made by steaming, drying and pressing the grain for nine times. After it is made, even a grain the size of a date core can turn into a big bowl of sticky paste after being soaked in water. If it is just to maintain life and not be hungry,

To die, a person only needs to consume one 'Steamed Pill Bait' in three days."

"?"

Cao Pi looked suspicious after hearing this and looked at Xi Jian questioningly.

The rest of the people also looked sideways, waiting for Xi Jian to give a reasonable explanation, at least to prove that the date cores he contained during his ineditation had nothing to do with the "steamed elixir bait" that Wu Liang said.

"..."

Xi Jian's eyes had begun to dodge at this moment, but now he was riding a tiger and it was difficult to get off. If he admitted that he was a liar in front of Cao Pi, Cao Pi would never turn against him, and Boss Cao would not let him go, so he could only hold on to the end.

He glared at Wu Liang angrily and said: "I have never heard of the 'steamed elixir bait' you are talking about. My method of fasting grains was learned from an ancient book left by a reclusive master. I practiced it day and night for decades.

There is such a realm!”

"In that case, could you please Master Xi to give me a jujube core that is contained in the inedia?"

Wu Liang still smiled.

"It's just an ordinary jujube stone. I just take a piece of it when I'm eating. How can I keep it with me at all times?"

Xi Jian stared and said.

But at this moment, everyone noticed at the same time that there was a bead of sweat as big as a bean on Xi Jian's temple. No matter how good this guy's psychological quality was, it was absolutely impossible in his heart to be exposed by Wu Liangqi at this moment.

As calm as it seems on the surface, there must be a lot of panic.

If you look more carefully, you will also find that his legs hidden during long-distance running are also shaking slightly, and even the hem of his robe is slightly undulating...

"Is it?"

Wu Liang looked Xi Jian up and down, then grinned and said, "I also heard that the 'steamed pill bait' is often sewn into the middle of clothes because it is small and easy to carry..."

The words were just half spoken.

"Shut up!"

Xi Jian suddenly yelled out of control as if he had been stimulated, pointed at Wu Liang's nose and yelled: "You guys don't talk nonsense anymore!!! I have already said that I don't know about that little steamed pill at all."

What on earth is a bait! If you want to try the Big Grain Technique, then you will compete. If you dare not compete, then you will accept defeat happily. Why bother talking about him!!!"

"..."

Everyone in the hall was startled by Xi Jian's sudden loss of attitude, and there was silence for a moment. All eyes were focused on Xi Jian, but they could only hear his heavy breathing.

After a while.

"Second Young Master, Immortal Master Xi is indeed extraordinary. I am willing to show my displeasure."

It was Wu Liang who broke the silence first and took the initiative to say to Cao Pi.

"..."

However, at this moment, Cao Pi's face was alternately red and white, and he could not see any joy.

After being silent for a moment, Cao Pi's words seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, and he returned the courtesy and said: "My brother-in-law has returned from a long journey. He must be exhausted. I came to visit today and I am relieved to see that my brother-in-law is in good health. My brother-in-law should go first."

Have a good rest, I will come visit you another day."

"Congratulations to the second young master."

Wu Liang bowed and said.

"Um."

Cao Pi stroked his sleeves and walked out of the hall without looking back. Although he still walked with his head held high, he always looked a little embarrassed.

Cao Chun also saluted Wu Liang and followed quickly with several immortal masters and tiger and leopard cavalry soldiers.

Only Xi Jian stood there in a daze, his expression full of despair, but he stared at Wu Liang resentfully, as if he wanted to eat him alive.

Now he only wished that he had a pair of wings and could take off towards the outside of the city instead of following Cao Pi and others back.

"Master Xi, what are you waiting for?"

Cao Chun looked back at him, his eyes filled with coldness.

"Come on, come on."

Xi Jian raised his feet, but his steps staggered a little, and he almost fell to the ground.

Fortunately, a few tiger and leopard cavalry soldiers were clever enough to turn around and hold him firmly, leading them to the outside hall.

…

After Cao Pi and others left the Wu Mansion, the people in the living room did not disperse.

"Sir, what are you going to do next?"

Yu Ji took the lead in asking the question that was most concerning to everyone in the Hu army.

Cao Pi's bad intentions are already like lice on a bald man's head, and there is no need to discuss them at all.

Behind Cao Pi is Boss Cao, which also shows Boss Cao's will. Boss Cao will definitely take action against the Hu army...

We have just passed this level now, and what we need to face next is the issue of whether to stay or leave the entire Hu army.

Two days later, when Cao Pi went to take over the army's garrison, what should Wu Liang do?

If you don't obey the takeover, you may be classified as a rebel.

But if they obey the takeover, everyone in the Hu army will fall into a greater crisis and face catastrophe.

If this matter happened to anyone else, the hearts of everyone in the Hu army would have been shaken a lot.

After all, human nature cannot stand the test.

From Wu Liang's point of view, it is more in line with his personal interests to obey Boss Cao, because Boss Cao did not intend to touch him and instead promoted him.

To be the first of nine ministers, to be a marquis, to be a son-in-law, this is what many people dream of.

And if Wu Liang is unwilling to obey, then Boss Cao can take back everything he has given him at any time, and he will most likely lose everything overnight.

Faced with such a test, how would Wu Liang choose?

It's not that everyone in the Hu army has not considered this issue, but after thinking about it, they still have full confidence in Wu Liang. They are not worried at all that Wu Liang will ignore them for the sake of official position and power, but they don't know what Wu Liang's next plan is.

"We need some time to prepare."

Wu Liang pondered and said, "The reason why I changed my past style and confronted Cao Pi just now is to buy us time to prepare."

"But the day after tomorrow is the deadline that Duke Ming left for the Hu army in his handwriting. At that time, Cao Pi will take over. How do you plan to respond?"

Yang Wanli asked.

"I personally rejected him because the situation on the front line is tense now. Neither he nor Cao Chun dare to cause trouble and never dare to use force easily."

Wu Liang said.

"When Duke Ming learns about this, he and the young master will definitely have a bad feeling. I'm afraid that the young master's official career will also come to an end from now on..."

Yang Wanli reminded carefully again.

"Yang Wanli."

Wu Liang did not continue this topic, but suddenly gave an order seriously, "You can disguise yourself and go to the palace to find Wang Qing and teach him to secretly prepare a large amount of sulfur, saltpeter, copper cans and iron cans for me, and then secretly send them to me.

I will be of great use to the Hu people's army stationed there."

"promise!"

Yang Wanli was stunned for a moment, but he didn't ask any more questions. He answered and ran out.

"Dian Wei, you go out and teach Chen Jinshui how to use flying slaves. Send an order to Yin Jian who is stationed at the garrison, and order him to rule over the craftsmen in the Hu people's army to make 'innuendos' day and night from now on. The more preparations, the better!"

Wu Liang then said to Dian Wei.

"promise!"

Dian Wei also responded and walked out.

"Old sir, you have managed and transcribed the many ancient books brought back by the Hu army. You should pack up these ancient books and put them into wooden boxes properly, so that they can be loaded and transported at any time!"
To be continued...