Chapter 130 Destroying the water tanker, destroying Qingxiao, the storm in Kyoto, and another crisis
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Shouren School.
Li Yanlong's face was not very good-looking. He sat in front of Xu Qingxiao, looking like he was going to accuse him.
"Master Li, please don't be angry. This matter is a big deal no matter what, not only for the court but also for the Wei Dynasty."
"Don't think about it. You are in a high position, so it's okay to feel a little wronged. Otherwise, after the waterwheel project is completed, I will write a poem to commend you for your contribution. Think about it, this waterwheel project has benefited
The country benefits the people.”
"Thousands of years later, your name will always be remembered by the world. In this way, which of the ministers in the court can compare with you?"
In front of the tea table, Xu Qingxiao comforted Li Yanlong as much as possible. He understood Li Yanlong's mood. After all, no one would be happy if this happened to him.
Xu Qingxiao's words are not deceptive. Once the waterwheel project is implemented, it will be a great success.
And Li Yanlong will also be famous throughout the ages.
As Xu Qingxiao expanded his thinking, Li Yanlong fell silent.
Yes, after all, this waterwheel is a good thing, and it will definitely be of great use. The waterwheel will definitely exist for a hundred, thousand or even ten thousand years in the future.
Even if the Wei Dynasty changed hands, the people would still have to rely on this thing. When the time comes, as long as Xu Qingxiao writes a commendation and adds himself to the list, he will become an indirect celebrity through the ages.
Compare that to the civil servants in the court.
Even if they look down on themselves and feel bad about themselves now, so what?
I can be famous for eternity, but if they are gone, I will be gone.
Thinking of this, Li Yanlong was no longer angry. Instead, he kept thinking about how the people would praise him thousands of years later.
"Shouren, I don't care about the eternity of famous people. I just think you are right. As someone in a high position, how can I not be questioned? Okay, I'm a bit too arrogant."
Li Yanlong's heart was opened.
Xu Qingxiao also smiled and said: "Master Li is really magnanimous and humble."
As soon as he said this, Li Yanlong's smile became even brighter.
But soon, Li Yanlong continued to speak.
"Today, His Majesty has made a decree to let Chen Shangshu supervise the promotion of the water wheel project. You will be your deputy and cooperate with Chen Shangshu. As for the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Industry, they will each perform their own duties and promote the project together."
"Shouren, don't even think about having leisure these days. Get ready to do some work."
Li Yanlong spoke up and informed the empress of the imperial decree today.
After hearing this, Xu Qingxiao didn't think anything of it.
"Master Li, you definitely don't need my help in the initial stages of the waterwheel promotion. I finally rested for a few days, so just let me rest at home."
Xu Qingxiao didn't think anything.
The promotion of waterwheels is indeed the first development goal of Dawei today.
But what really needs to be done is not just a few links.
Purchase the corresponding materials, negotiate a price within a range acceptable to both parties, and then begin transportation to counties, prefectures, counties, and townships. Finally, construction and erection will be carried out. When the work is completed, the science will be disseminated to the people.
The last piece of popular science is the simplest. After all, the waterwheel has been built. Once the water comes, just tell the people how to collect the water. This is very simple. I believe the people will be willing to learn. After all, it is beneficial to themselves.
As for the purchasing process, you don’t need to worry about anything. Gu Yan, the Minister of Revenue, is here. Are you afraid that you can’t get the price down?
As for the transportation process, you don’t need to worry about it. The Ministry of War is doing the job? Can the military camp just send people to transport it?
The construction process is also the responsibility of the Ministry of Engineering. The most I can do is contribute some effort and train everyone on how to build it more easily and simply.
You must know that this world is not an ordinary world, it is a world of immortals. If nothing else, just find some warriors to build it and it can be done easily.
The back-to-back process can be completed in about three months.
As long as there are no major problems, it will be completed within three or four months.
Of course, Xu Qingxiao's only worry was that Gu Shangshu suddenly regretted it. After all, seeing the money being sent out in boxes, his mentality collapsed.
Other than that, Xu Qingxiao really couldn't imagine what could go wrong.
So it's not my turn to do anything in this matter.
Wouldn't it be nice to lie down and die at home in peace and contentment?
"You, you, you are obviously so talented, but you always want to be lazy. But think about it, if you get involved, maybe something will happen again."
"What your Majesty hopes most right now is that nothing or nothing happens in the recent period."
"Okay, I'll leave now. When the construction starts, you have to come to the Engineering Department and teach the people in the Engineering Department how to build it. If you want to earn credit while you're here, don't dream about it."
Li Yanlong stood up. His mood improved inexplicably. After saying this, he stood up and left.
"Master Li, walk slowly."
Xu Qingxiao got up and saw Li Yanlong off, then returned to the room.
Start reading.
What I have to say is that this Hua Xingyun is indeed punctual. Last night, he had people deliver books about saints, and there were quite a few of them, from saints of all ages.
Xu Qingxiao didn't look at other saints for the time being, mainly looking for the deeds of the great saint.
Xu Qingxiao still needs to find out who the seven people in the Wen Palace are. After all, it is better to know yourself and your enemy.
Rather than being passive, it is better to take the initiative and take ownership.
And at the same time.
Inside the palace of Prince Huaining.
After hearing everything that happened in the court today, King Huaining looked a little ugly.
"impossible!"
"Absolutely impossible!"
"Why did all the civil and military officials of the dynasty agree to the waterwheel project in one day? This is absolutely impossible."
"Gu Yan, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, cherishes wealth as much as his life. Asking him to give out 50,000 taels, or even 60,000 taels, or 70,000 taels of silver would be even more uncomfortable than taking his life."
"The Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of War agree. I don't think anything of it, but why do the military attachés also agree?"
"Don't they know that once the waterwheel project is implemented, the Northern Expedition of the Wei Dynasty will not be possible again within ten years?"
"Did they also give up on the Northern Expedition?"
"No! It's absolutely impossible. If we give up the Northern Expedition, the military attache line will fall into passivity for several generations. It's absolutely impossible for these princes to be so stupid."
"Why exactly? Why?"
King Huaining's face turned completely gloomy at this moment.
He was the first person to believe that the waterwheel project could benefit the country and the people, so he said those words in the secret room and even used the alien chess piece.
But the problem is that I wrote to many feudal lords yesterday, and almost all of the replies I received had the same meaning.
I didn't care about the waterwheel. I hoped that I would think twice and not use the foreign chess piece lightly.
He is not angry about this, because these people are stupid and ignorant, which is beneficial to him.
According to his plans and ideas, the waterwheel project will take at least three months to be implemented, and it is absolutely impossible to directly implement the fifty counties.
Unexpectedly, one day.
Just within one day.
Everyone actually agreed.
And they all agreed?
It is an extremely difficult thing for the entire dynasty to have unanimous opinions among civil and military officials.
who is it?
Who is behind this?
And who has such ability? Li Guangxiao?
No, he doesn't have this ability. He says he doesn't accept the military attaché lineage.
King Huaining thought deeply about who was behind this.
"Your Majesty, my subordinates found out that the eunuchs in the palace went to Shouren Academy yesterday and did not know what they were told. Later, Xu Qingxiao sent someone to Fanshang Street to collect Fanshang's account books."
"Then we went to the Household Department, the Criminal Department, the Official Department, and the residence of Duke An Guo. Duke An Guo also called Duke Qi and Duke Lu, including dozens of marquises."
The subordinate kneeling in the lobby spoke up and informed King Huaining of Xu Qingxiao's movements.
However, King Huaining shook his head directly.
"It can't be him."
"Who is he? He seems to be at ease in the court, but in reality? The empress is the emperor, the emperor of Wei. In her eyes, there is no good or bad, no right or wrong, only the interests of the country."
"Officials of the six ministries also have their own interests, and they cannot give up their own interests just because of Xu Qingxiao."
"As for the military attachés, they seem to be enthusiastic about Xu Qingxiao, but in the final analysis, they just treat Xu Qingxiao as one of their own. It involves the collective interests of the military attachés. Not to mention one Xu Qingxiao, even a hundred Xu Qingxiao will be useless."
King Huaining shook his head directly. He did not think that Xu Qingxiao could influence the court.
Because where is the court?
It is a place that is the most ruthless and cares about interests the most. Favors? Favors are worthless in the court.
Today, the relationship between the Minister of Hubu and the Minister of Punishment is very good, but they may fall out tomorrow. This kind of thing happens frequently in the court.
Each department has its own interests and starting points, and cannot be influenced by one person or favors.
If this were true, the Wei Dynasty would have perished long ago.
The more rules-based and ruthless the court is, the better it is for the country. If you don't care about interests and are influenced by one person's words, you won't be able to sit in the position of minister.
What can be said is that all the smart people in the world are smiling tigers. When there are interests, we are both friends. When there are no interests, even the best brothers will turn against each other.
He understood this truth when he was three years old.
"wrong."
But the next moment, King Huaining shook his head.
"Xu Qingxiao went to the Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Punishment, and even found Duke An Guo?"
"He is doing something for His Majesty."
"It's a deal."
King Huaining suddenly thought of something. He frowned and was still thinking.
He didn't think that Xu Qingxiao could influence the court, but he believed that this was a deal, a deal between the empress and the civil and military officials.
"What did the empress promise that made them all agree?"
"If even the military attachés agree, this deal must be huge."
"But precisely because of this, I want to stop this waterwheel project."
"It's just that all the vassal kings everywhere are stupid and don't know the importance of this matter. I will use my own power to delay this matter."
"And this Xu Qingxiao."
"It must also be eliminated. This person has great talents and cannot be used by me, so I cannot keep him."
King Huaining thought about many things in the blink of an eye.
He must stop the promotion of waterwheels. This is a top priority.
As for the vassal king's ignorance, there was actually one thing he didn't say out loud. He himself understood this. Sometimes it wasn't the vassal king who was ignorant, but that everyone was on guard against each other.
As long as it is harmless to oneself and will not take action easily, everyone wants to be the emperor, or in other words, everyone wants to seek the greatest benefit in the future.
Everyone has their own ideas, but what King Huaining resented was that these people ignored the overall situation for their own interests.
As for Xu Qingxiao, King Huaining was completely murderous.
Of course, he would not directly kill Xu Qingxiao. In that case, he would be breaking the rules. If he did, he would not end well.
At least the empress will not let him go.
At this moment, King Huaining sat down and his eyes fell on the table, which was a file.
The first line of the file also clearly reads [Ping'an County Magic Case]
After a while, King Huaining lowered his voice and said.
"Go to the Qian family, the Sun family, and the Zhou family. Tell them that the king has something to discuss and ask them to appoint someone. Come to Kyoto before midnight today."
"Also, intensify efforts to investigate this file. All those working on it will interrogate the whole story in detail, especially this Cheng Lidong, and find his whereabouts as soon as possible."
"Furthermore, after the Taiping Poetry Festival, it will be His Majesty's birthday. At that time, envoys from all countries will come to Beijing, and there are some chess pieces that can allow them to enter the capital."
King Huaining spoke.
Order after order was given.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The latter accepted the order and then disappeared.
At this moment, King Huaining's eyes were very calm.
"Xu Qingxiao! You should never, never build this waterwheel project. It will benefit the Wei Dynasty, but it will not benefit me."
He said to himself that he had made up his mind to get rid of Xu Qingxiao.
But at this moment, a letter suddenly appeared in front of his desk, appearing out of thin air.
On the letter paper, there are six words. The font is neat and sharp, and it is definitely an ordinary handwriting.
And these six words are clearly "Destroy the water tanker and eliminate the Qingxiao"
King Huaining's eyes were calm, and the next moment the letter automatically turned into soot, and then disappeared completely.
Just like that, for several days.
Dawei seemed to have completely calmed down.
Except for those two days, there was no new news about Hua Xingyun's return, which made many people a little disappointed. They thought it would be a fierce collision.
Unexpectedly, Hua Xingyun did nothing in the end. Although some people said that Hua Xingyun was brewing, a lot of news soon appeared.
On the day Hua Xingyun came, he visited Xu Qingxiao. At the same time, Hua Xingyun also took the initiative to petition to the Ministry of Household Affairs. He would rather become a clerk and want to do something for the Wei Dynasty.
Even on several occasions, when someone said something wrong about Xu Qingxiao, Hua Xingyun would immediately fight back and tell many people that he had no grudges against Xu Qingxiao. Both of them were scholars and officials of the Wei Dynasty.
We are willing to complement each other so that the Wei Dynasty can reach a new peak.
Although some people find it a bit incredible, after all, people's memories are not limited to just three years. There are still many people who can remember how proud Hua Xingyun was three years ago.
Warming wine and composing poems, guarding the border, and cursing the royal family, no matter what talent or other, Hua Xingyun three years ago was indeed no worse than Xu Qingxiao, but three years later, he seems to have become more mature.
The people didn't know what to say for a while.
However, Hua Xingyun's performance initially won the favor of most people. At least he understood the situation and was willing to work as a clerk in the Ministry of Revenue. All signs showed that Hua Xingyun was extremely humble.
However, there are still some opinions among the people that this is a disguise. Even when these opinions reached the ears of Hua Xingyun, the latter was not angry, but just explained it normally and was not impatient or impatient.
Without conflict, without contradiction, naturally it will not win attention.
There is nothing interesting in the court. The common people have been really bored recently. The things they talk about every day have returned to whose son is so good, whose daughter has married into a good family, and what shameful things happened to that family.
matter.
For a moment, the people felt a little empty for no reason. After all, since Xu Qingxiao came to Kyoto, big things happened at every turn. Every day passed very quickly, with a pot of tea, a dish of food, and a few friends chatting all day long. It was very pleasant.
But the good news is that there are two things that give people hope.
The Taiping Poetry Festival is coming soon, in the middle of next month.
The Empress's birthday is coming soon, fifteen days after the end of the Taiping Poetry Festival.
In comparison, what the people are looking forward to more is the Taiping Poetry Society, which is a real event. All talented scholars in the Wei Dynasty will gather, including scholars from many surrounding countries.
In previous years' poetry fairs, some top-notch works were produced, and even poems that would last through the ages were published, leaving behind good stories. Naturally, this year's poetry fair attracted more attention.
Because Xu Qingxiao came from the Wei Dynasty.
There is also a Hua Xingyun.
And at this time.
Shouren School.
Chen Xinghe was bathing in the dim light of dusk. He stood alone in the school, not knowing what to think about anymore.
Perhaps out of emotion, or perhaps out of nowhere, Chen Xinghe suddenly wanted to write a diary, to record his life and his own thoughts.
I can't continue to be wasted like this. I need to reflect on myself every day. Otherwise, I will really be a waste.
Since coming to Shouren School.
Chen Xinghe's original intention was to help Xu Qingxiao, but after staying here for almost a month, he was not busy at all. Instead, he went to eat at the same time every day, which made Chen Xinghe inexplicably feel like a waste.
But you are obviously very talented, right?
Thinking of this, Chen Xinghe returned to the room and started writing in his diary.
Just like that, dozens of days passed in the blink of an eye.
There are only four days left before the Taiping Poetry Festival.
Inside Shouren Academy.
Xu Qingxiao just returned to the room. She was really tired these past few days.
It was at this time.
Senior brother Chen Xinghe came slowly.
"Junior brother."
As Chen Xinghe walked over, Xu Qingxiao immediately stood up.
"I've met senior brother."
Xu Qingxiao made a gesture while Chen Xinghe got straight to the point.
"Junior brother, let me ask you something. The Taiping Poetry Festival is just around the corner. Have you really not prepared any poems?"
Chen Xinghe asked seriously.
"Oh, senior brother, don't worry. If junior brother says he won't prepare, he will definitely not prepare. He won't lie to you."
Xu Qingxiao said helplessly.
He couldn't tell what his senior brother was thinking, he just wanted to show off his talent at the poetry festival.
But he was afraid that his poetry would be so good that it would embarrass him.
"Yes, senior brother, I don't mean anything else. I just think it would be a pity if you didn't participate in the Taiping Poetry Festival. But think about it, you have been busy with official duties recently. It doesn't matter if you don't participate in this kind of poetry gathering."
After getting the exact answer, Chen Xinghe felt very happy, and then sat here and talked about some things with Xu Qingxiao.
He left immediately.
After Chen Xinghe left, Xu Qingxiao didn't say anything. She just glanced at the bed and found that a booklet was missing.
It's probably my senior brother's stuff.
When I picked it up, it read [Chen Xinghe's Diary] clearly written on it.
Seeing this, Xu Qingxiao became a little curious.
Although it is not good to peep into other people's secrets, the problem is my senior brother.
Thinking about what happened before, Xu Qingxiao felt that it was still necessary to take a look, just in case there was any information.
Open the diary and the content will appear soon.
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[Wuchang Year 1, July 28th]
why why why!
Why am I so handsome and talented, yet I haven’t been admitted yet.
Why do those people with ordinary looks and no talent become famous so quickly?
Not counting my junior brother, he is handsome, no less handsome than me, and it is normal for him to be of high quality.
——
[Wuchang Year 1, July 29th]
The poetry meeting is about to start, I have to prepare well, this time I must be a blockbuster!
I want to let my junior brother know that my senior brother is my senior brother!
I want to read a book!
[Wuchang Year 1, July 30th]
After reading two books, I think I can do it!
Make an impromptu song and have a look.
Let’s talk about talent.
The talents of a generation are prosperous, and the rites and rituals of the future will be prosperous.
nice!
[Wuchang Year 1, August 5th]
I went out today, and there were so many people outside. I heard that many scholars have come, and some envoys from all nations have come. The Wei Dynasty has become lively.
I want to study seriously, Taiping Poetry Club, I want to become a blockbuster.
[Wuchang Year 1, August 10th]
In recent days, junior brother seems to be a little busy, running around all day.
I actually really wanted to advise my junior brother to study hard and participate in the Taiping Poetry Society, but I also thought about my junior brother’s talent, if he could compose poetry.
Then am I gone?
It’s so confusing and painful.
[Wuchang Year 1, August 11th]
I figured it out, my junior brother is now famous all over the world, and he no longer cares about his reputation.
So it doesn't matter whether he participates or not, but I'm still worried that he might want to compose poetry at the last minute.
No, no, I still have to ask more carefully. If he writes poetry, I won't waste my time.
If my junior brother really doesn’t compose poetry, then I will compose a poem. I’m afraid that it will be too good and I will be embarrassed if I surpass my junior brother. Forget it, I’ll just not write a poem that will be famous throughout the ages.
A hundred years is fine, but it is better to be ten years old, so as not to damage the junior brother's self-confidence.
Chen Xinghe, Chen Xinghe, you, you, you can’t do anything, you’re just too humble, but it’s okay to give way to your junior brother.
——
Senior brother's diary made Xu Qingxiao a little embarrassed for no reason.
But after thinking about it, Xu Qingxiao couldn't help but smile.
As a senior brother, I just want to be in the limelight too much, but that's normal. Let me ask that scholar, doesn't he want to be in the limelight?
Fine.
It would be pointless to not participate in this Taiping Poetry Club myself. It would be better to let my senior brother shine in the limelight.
However, if you were to write poems at my senior brother's level, the possibility of being in the limelight was low, but the chance of making a fool of yourself was still relatively high.
Do you want to give me some advice?
Xu Qingxiao put the diary aside and began to think deeply.
At this moment, Chen Xinghe suddenly came back.
With just one glance, Chen Xinghe's eyes fell on the diary on the bed. At that moment, Chen Xinghe walked over without blushing and picked up the diary.
"Junior brother, do you read the content inside?"
Chen Xinghe looked at Xu Qingxiao calmly.
"Huh? What? What is this?"
Xu Qingxiao's first reaction was to pretend to be confused. If he saw this, his senior brother would probably have no shame in staying here.
"real?"
Chen Xinghe was a little suspicious.
"Really, what is this? Senior brother, let me take a look."
Xu Qingxiao got up and wanted to take a look.
And Chen Xinghe turned around and left.
"It's nothing, junior brother, I'm going out to eat."
After Chen Xinghe said this, he disappeared.
Xu Qingxiao couldn't help but smile, and then walked outside without going to eat.
He also has to work in the Ministry of Works, and the people in the Ministry of Works are really in trouble.
In this way, it was not until late at night that Xu Qingxiao returned to Shouren Academy and lay down on the bed to rest without saying a word.
next day
Chenshi.
Xu Qingxiao opened her eyes.
He took a good nap. Over the past half month, Xu Qingxiao felt really tired.
The officials of the Ministry of Industry are just making up the numbers. No matter how much I try to teach them how to assemble waterwheels, these people are just a bit clumsy.
However, Xu Qingxiao also understood that most of the officials from the Ministry of Industry only had theoretical knowledge about this kind of thing, so there was no problem at all if they were asked to theorize about it.
But if you let them actually do it, they won't know how to do it.
Therefore, Xu Qingxiao asked Li Yanlong, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, to find a group of outstanding craftsmen as soon as possible, let these craftsmen learn, and then distribute them to all counties. Otherwise, if they really relied on the officials of the Ministry of Industry, they would be full of mistakes.
Get up! Stretch your waist!
It feels good to have a full sleep.
Although I am now an eighth-level warrior and can go without sleep for several months without any problems, I am still very energetic after taking a nap once in a while.
After getting up, Xu Qingxiao made herself a pot of health tea.
I have to say that this kind of leisurely and comfortable life is quite good.
There were too many things going on some time ago, so many and passionate that I almost burned myself to death.
It's very comfortable to enjoy some peaceful days now. At least I won't be in constant fear all day long, and I don't have to deliberately plan to kill so and so.
It was at this time.
Yang Bao's voice sounded from behind.
"Sir, someone dropped a letter early in the morning."
"Take a look."
As Yang Bao's voice sounded, Xu Qingxiao turned her eyes.
Just one glance, and something strange flashed in Xu Qingxiao's eyes.
The envelope was white, but there was a peach blossom clearly painted on it.
White door?
A thought flashed through Xu Qingxiao's mind. He did not answer immediately, but thought about it before speaking.
"From now on, such messy things will be burned directly."
Xu Qingxiao spoke, but Yang Bao didn't notice anything strange about Xu Qingxiao. He nodded honestly and burned the thing directly with flint.
Looking at the white mist in the teapot.
Xu Qingxiao's expression calmed down, and all her good mood suddenly disappeared by half.
"What else does the White Clothes Sect want from me?"
"Didn't you know that I am already the Minister of Wei?"
"Is it possible that you want to instigate rebellion against me?"
"Is there something wrong with this organization? I am a Confucian of the Sixth Grade of the Wei Dynasty. You want to instigate rebellion against me? You don't have the brains to do this."
"Want to threaten me?"
Thoughts flashed through Xu Qingxiao's mind one after another.
Baiyimen, this is a strange but familiar name.
Xu Qingxiao's impression of the Baiyi Sect is that it is a rebel organization, and it is also a very large rebel organization.
Who is the mastermind behind this? It is estimated that he has a big background, and he doesn’t need an umbrella when it rains.
Xu Qingxiao wanted to get in touch with this organization before entering the capital because they could exchange benefits with each other.
At that time, I was practicing strange arts myself, but I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to suppress him, so I was willing to cooperate with the White Clothes Sect.
But when I arrived at Nanyu Mansion later, I really didn’t have time to meet the people from the Baiyi Sect, so I missed it.
I thought that the matter would end there, but I never thought that the Baiyimen would follow the clues and find me.
So when I entered Beijing, I sent myself a letter, giving me a contact address, and I wanted to talk to myself.
It's just that after arriving in the capital, too many things happened one after another. Xu Qingxiao believed that even the people in the Baiyi Sect had not expected this.
As for myself, it has been almost three months since I entered the capital, and Bai Yimen was stunned that she didn't look for me.
Xu Qingxiao even thought for a time that the Baiyimen knew that he had already made a promise to serve the people wholeheartedly and could not instigate rebellion, so he gave up on him.
But now it seems that I thought the Baiyi Sect was too innocent.
I have some brain pain.
Xu Qingxiao's good mood was gone.
He now occupies a high position, the Minister of Household Affairs of the Great Wei Dynasty, and he can be regarded as having a foothold in the Great Wei Dynasty.
I really don’t want to get involved with this rebel organization.
After all, he needs to win the hearts and minds of the people in order to improve his strength and avoid the outbreak of strange magic.
If you defect to a rebel organization, let alone this is a big hidden danger.
Rebellion has been difficult to win the hearts and minds of the people since ancient times. If you do this, it will not only destroy your own future, but it is also very likely to backfire on you.
So no matter what, I can't cooperate with the Baiyi Sect.
But what does it mean for Baiyimen to send a letter at this time?
The literal meaning is very simple, I don’t want to let myself go, I want to have a good talk with myself.
They did not report themselves immediately, or they made trouble for themselves, but they just wanted to talk to themselves.
Xu Qingxiao could guess this.
There are only two ways to talk about it, either to incite rebellion against yourself or to ask about the treasure left by Emperor Wu.
If it's the latter, then it's okay to say that after everyone's transaction is over, if you don't look for me and I don't look for you, we will have nothing to do with each other from now on.
If it's the former, it's going to be troublesome. Xu Qingxiao doesn't want the mastermind behind the White Clothes Sect to take a fancy to her.
It will be more involved then.
"After all, it's still the problem of magic."
"We must solve the problem of strange magic. Otherwise, this problem will break out sooner or later, and it will be useless to explain it in every possible way."
Xu Qingxiao frowned, and he quickly understood what his current crisis was.
The issue of alien magic is still a big problem.
Now it is not about suppressing or suppressing, but about eradicating the problem.
The reason why there seems to be no problem during this period is because my Confucianism and Taoism have suppressed the foreign arts.
So there won't be any crisis revealed.
But what if one day I can no longer suppress it?
To take a step back, I can still suppress it, but what if someone knows that I have practiced magic and uses this matter to criticize me?
The majestic Wei Dynasty's most talented person, the Minister of Household Affairs, actually practices strange arts?
If this spreads out, it will not be a small matter.
Confucianism and Taoism can suppress strange arts, and can also prevent others from noticing that one has practiced strange arts, but there must be a way to find out.
For example, let's ask a great scholar from heaven and earth to verify it?
Or use other methods to find out?
Xu Qingxiao did not have the confidence to believe that the mighty Wei Dynasty had no means to check whether a person practiced strange arts.
Therefore, the alien magic in one's body must be eradicated.
If it is not eradicated, there will be a thunderstorm sooner or later.
Thinking of this, Xu Qingxiao determined his goal. At the same time, he also planned to meet the people from the Baiyi Sect.
It's true that I don't want to be involved.
But it is also true that people insist on looking for me.
So it's a bit unrealistic to avoid it.
We still have to meet each other after all.
Just, at this moment.
Yang Hu's voice sounded.
"Sir, there is a person outside who says he is from your old hometown and is here to talk to you about old times."
Yang Hu came and informed Xu Qingxiao that someone wanted to see him.
"Old hometown?"
Xu Qingxiao was a little curious.
What old hometown does he have? The government officials in Ping'an County? Or the literary friends in Nanyu Prefecture?
Just when Xu Qingxiao was curious.
But a figure slowly appeared in front of Xu Qingxiao.
It's a man.
His face was pale.
It gives people a gloomy feeling, wearing plain clothes and smiling.
this moment.
The air seemed to be frozen.
Xu Qingxiao looked at the other party, all her looks and expressions seemed particularly calm.
Because the person coming is Cheng Lidong!
He didn't expect that Cheng Lidong, who had disappeared for half a year, would come again.
This guy is really haunted.
His eyes fell on Cheng Lidong. The latter's momentum seemed stronger than before. His energy and blood were strong, and there was a flow of energy around him.
Entered the seventh level.
No, it is stronger than the seventh grade.
Xu Qingxiao was an eighth-level warrior, but his strength could compete with that of a seventh-level warrior. However, the feeling Cheng Lidong gave him was inexplicably terrifying.
It's definitely not the seventh grade, it's the sixth grade.
Of course, it is also possible to reach the seventh level of Dzogchen and half step into the sixth level.
This is somewhat unreasonable.
It only took three months, why could Cheng Lidong be directly promoted to the seventh level of Dzogchen, or even the sixth level?
I am only at the eighth level now.
It is impossible to say that Cheng Lidong's talent in martial arts is extremely good. If it was good, it was not good in the early days. He has made a breakthrough in just these three months?
Is it possible that he also practiced strange arts?
This is also unlikely. Cheng Lidong has no need to practice different skills. Besides, what pressure can he use to practice different skills?
Apart from the awe-inspiring righteousness of Confucianism and Taoism, there is nothing that can suppress the strange arts.
"Sir Xu, long time no see. Have you forgotten your old friend?"
Feeling Xu Qingxiao's gaze, Cheng Lidong didn't have any pride or arrogance, but looked very enthusiastic.
Bowed to Xu Qingxiao.
"Master Cheng, it's been a long time since I saw you."
Xu Qingxiao smiled lightly and gave an answer. No matter how he reacted in his heart, Xu Qingxiao was calm and calm on the outside.
"Mr. Xu, you are serious. You are now the Minister of Household Affairs of the Great Wei Dynasty. From a fourth-rank official, Cheng resigned three months ago."
"He is just an ordinary citizen now and cannot afford to be an adult."
Cheng Lidong smiled and looked extremely humble, but his words of acknowledgment had other meanings inexplicably.
"Where, where, Xu can become the Minister of Household Affairs, Master Cheng also has a lot of credit for this."
"Master Cheng, go chat in the courtyard. I know you don't like drinking tea."
Xu Qingxiao smiled lightly, and then invited Cheng Lidong to chat in the courtyard. After all, there were many people here.
"Okay, Sir, please."
Cheng Lidong was very polite and asked Xu Qingxiao to lead the way.
"Don't let anyone in."
Xu Qingxiao ordered Yang Hu, and then enthusiastically took Cheng Lidong to the hospital.
Not long after, two figures walked over.
Yang Hu, on the other hand, walked outside the school with a serious expression, fearing that someone would disturb Xu Qingxiao.