Chapter 304 Heading to the Demon Realm, Zhongzhou Immortal Corpse
It’s still the Ministry of Punishment.
Xu Qingxiao returns.
He was planning to inform Zhang Shangshu about Hua Xingyun.
However, as soon as he arrived at the Ministry of Punishment, Zhang Jing informed Xu Qingxiao of this incident.
"Shouren, Your Majesty asked the Ministry of Justice to secretly investigate Prince Yongping. After careful investigation by spies, Prince Yongping has not appeared at all in the past three years. No matter whether it is anyone in the palace or Prince Yongping's subordinates, there has been no trace of Prince Yongping in the past three years.
Didn’t see him.”
“Now his whereabouts are unknown, and I don’t know where he went.”
In the Shangshu room of the Ministry of Justice, Zhang Jing informed Xu Qingxiao about Prince Yongping.
The empress asked him to investigate secretly yesterday, but the results appeared today, so he immediately found Xu Qingxiao and reported the matter.
In the room.
After learning about this, Xu Qingxiao was not too surprised.
Of these five people behind the scenes, now only Prince Yongping is left behind.
Hua Xingyun stayed in the Wei Dynasty because his consciousness was not completely eroded and he still wanted to contribute to the Wei Dynasty. In other words, no matter what Hua Xingyun's wishful thinking was.
Hua Xingyun no longer wants to get involved.
So he was willing to stay in Dawei and took the initiative to wait for Xu Qingxiao.
However, Xu Qingxiao was too cautious and did not leave Hua Xingyun behind.
But Prince Yongping was a participant from beginning to end.
It is even said that this plan may have been discovered by Prince Yongping first. Although it is just a guess, it is not ruled out.
Naturally, Prince Yongping will not be taken lightly.
He still wants to fight.
Keep fighting.
But just as Hua Xingyun said, Prince Yongping has one last resort.
"Master Shangshu, continue to investigate Prince Yongping, but don't make it public. Just investigate secretly. If you have any news, let me know."
"The most important thing right now is the military parade. Both Kyoto and the entire Wei Dynasty must maintain a high degree of vigilance. During this period, no changes can occur."
"I'd like to trouble Zhang Shangshu during this time."
Xu Qingxiao said, "Prince Yongping's matter can be investigated secretly. It's best to find out whatever we can find out. If nothing can be found out, just give up."
Just know it's him.
There is no need to expend energy to catch someone who is hiding in secret.
"OK."
Zhang Jing also understood that it involved the prince and Xu Qingxiao came to explain the matter in person, so he naturally understood.
Soon, after the two chatted for a while, Xu Qingxiao informed Zhang Jing about Hua Xingyun.
Zhang Jing was a little shocked to learn that Hua Xingyun committed suicide.
But in the end he didn't say anything, he just let out a long sigh. It could be seen that Hua Xingyun did a very good job in the Criminal Department during this period, otherwise Zhang Jing would not be like this.
But things have reached this point, and regretting has no effect.
Now.
Xu Qingxiao left the Criminal Department.
Turn around and head to the Ministry of Rites.
There are three things to deal with now.
Trade Shenwu cannons, conduct military parades in the Wei Dynasty, and find Prince Yongping to solve the final trouble.
If the first two things are properly arranged, the third thing will be much simpler. At least Prince Yongping has the most powerful means, which is just to go out and massacre everyone.
If he does this, it would be even better. If he takes the initiative to expose his position, he can directly suppress him.
So, after the Wei military parade.
It's when you force the other party to show up.
It is also the final battle.
A quarter of an hour later.
Ministry of Rites.
At this moment, the entire etiquette department is extremely busy.
The Wei Dynasty wanted to trade a first-grade Shenwu cannon. This matter was not a trivial matter for the Ministry of Rites.
Trading a first-grade Shenwu cannon is easy, but how much supplies the Wei Dynasty needs is a difficult problem.
Anything less will definitely not work.
If you ask for more, they won't agree.
Therefore, during this period, not only was the Rites Department in trouble, but the Household Department was also very busy, providing various lists, which were reviewed by the Rites Department. If they felt they were acceptable, they would be kept, and if they were not, they would be sent back to be rewritten.
Inside the Pavilion of the Minister of Rites.
Wang Xinzhi also had a headache about this matter. He was not only worried about this matter, but also about the Wei military parade.
Therefore, when Wang Xinzhi heard that Xu Qingxiao was coming, he was overjoyed and rushed to meet him.
Inside the Shangshu Pavilion.
As soon as Wang Xinzhi saw Xu Qingxiao, he couldn't help but start complaining.
It's not the transactions between the two dynasties, but the military parade. There are too many things going on in all aspects.
At the beginning, it sounded good, but when it really needed to be implemented, he realized that there were too many problems.
However, Wang Xinzhi didn't wait for him to speak.
Xu Qingxiao spoke up.
"Wang Shangshu, regarding the transaction of the first-grade Shenwu cannon, this is a list prepared by the king. You can take a look and add to it on this basis."
Xu Qingxiao spoke up and said this.
He took out a list, which he had already prepared on the way, but just gave it to him now.
As soon as he said this, Wang Xinzhi took the list and breathed a sigh of relief, but this was not the main thing.
The most important thing is the military parade.
"Shou Ren."
"How should this military parade be handled? Is it to highlight the majesty of the Wei Dynasty or to focus on the overall image of the Wei Dynasty?"
Wang Xinzhi looked at Xu Qingxiao and asked.
This question seems simple, but its impact is huge.
The military parade.
This is no small matter, no one in the three major dynasties has ever done such a thing.
great influence.
Once it is done, it will be famous all over the world. Not only people in the world will see Wei, but all major forces will also focus on Wei.
It can even make the subjects of the Wei Dynasty unite.
The more Wang Xinzhi thought about it, the more excited he became, but the more excited he became, the less he dared to mess around, for fear that he would do something wrong.
He couldn't make up his mind.
That's why he came to ask Xu Qingxiao.
"Wang Shangshu, the most important thing about this military parade is not the spectacle, but the majesty of the Wei Dynasty."
"The Shenwu Cannon is the finale. We just need to arrange some normal drills in front of it. Let the elite cavalry and heavy armor soldiers of the Wei Dynasty go forward side by side, and finally let the Shenwu Cannon appear."
"But in terms of details, all parties need to pay attention. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for safety, and the Ministry of Rites is responsible for ceremonial reception. Everyone who comes to Wei Dynasty must be shocked."
"But these are small things, the important thing is to sort them out."
Xu Qingxiao said a few words briefly. After hearing this, Wang Xinzhi couldn't help but nodded. He understood what Xu Qingxiao said. He was just asking Xu Qingxiao for an idea.
"By the way, what did the envoys from the two dynasties say?"
Xu Qingxiao did not worry about the military parade, but focused on the envoys of the two dynasties.
"They are very cooperative. Give them a first-grade Shenwu cannon, and they are already laughing. Is there anything else they can be dissatisfied about?"
Wang Xinzhi opened his mouth and said this.
"Well, let them know that if the deal is confirmed, let them send a first-grade warrior to avoid any trouble in the process."
"Also, on the list, I have clearly written down a list of some supplies. Land and the like can be ceded, but some treaties must not be ceded, as well as gold. These treaties are better than ten counties."
Xu Qingxiao reminded emphatically.
Most of this list includes land, mines, and various gold supplies.
But these are all deceptions. They are definitely not willing to let the two dynasties cede land.
What is really cruel are some treaties, import and export issues between the three dynasties, and tax regulations.
To put it bluntly, Xu Qingxiao brought out some trade and economic treaties from his previous life. Once these trade treaties, which seemed to have no major problems, were implemented, the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty would have to be honest and honest for the next few hundred years.
Wei is working part-time.
Invisible things are more terrifying than visible things.
What land cession, what mines and other things are useless, what Xu Qingxiao cares about is trade and currency issues.
If all the gold is taken over, the Wei Bank will reach its peak.
Now that the Wei Bank has been opened, people have indeed begun to save money, but these are only domestic trades.
The real economy is to control gold, take the gold, and then the Wei treasure banknotes are equivalent to gold and can be exchanged at equal prices. For Wei, this is true once and for all.
There will be no inflation or economic collapse in the Wei Dynasty for at least hundreds of years.
Xu Qingxiao thought of everything.
Just follow his plan and there won't be any trouble in the future.
If there was really trouble, he wouldn't be able to care about it.
"I understand."
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Wang Xinzhi nodded.
Later, Xu Qingxiao also informed Wang Xinzhi about Hua Xingyun's suicide. After hearing this, the latter reacted very calmly.
Wang Xinzhi was a member of the Wen Palace of the Great Wei Dynasty before, but he later decided to stay, so he knew some things.
His reaction is normal.
Xu Qingxiao didn't say much. After explaining what needed to be explained, she turned around and left.
next moment.
Xu Qingxiao came to the palace.
Return to the palace again.
He did not alert anyone, but used his spiritual thoughts to send a message to find his master.
Not long after, Wu Ming appeared.
In the palace garden.
After Wu Ming appeared, Xu Qingxiao immediately handed over.
"Disciple pays homage to master."
Xu Qingxiao still looked respectful, and Wu Ming immediately supported Xu Qingxiao.
"Just come back, no need to be polite."
"Shouren, if you come back this time, I will feel at ease as my teacher."
Seeing Xu Qingxiao intact, Wu Ming was very happy. During this period, he had been worried about Xu Qingxiao.
Now that I saw Xu Qingxiao, I was naturally relieved.
However, Xu Qingxiao's next words made Wu Ming change his face.
"Master, can you take me to see the Zhongzhou Immortal Corpse?"
Xu Qingxiao spoke, he looked at Wu Mingdao.
"Immortal corpse?"
"What are you going to see him for?"
"That's a demonic realm. If you go there, you might be infected with some demonic aura, which wouldn't be a good thing for you."
Wu Ming explained.
He didn't want Xu Qingxiao to pass by.
Ke Xu Qingxiao shook her head and said.
"Master, my disciple already knows some things."
"There are three demon seals in my body. If I go to the demon realm, the immortal corpse may revive and affect me."
"It's just that someone also knows about this. They want to resurrect the immortal corpse at the critical moment and ask him to kill me."
"Instead of sitting here waiting for them, why don't I go there myself and see if there is a way to resolve it."
Xu Qingxiao spoke up.
He said so.
Xu Qingxiao has explained everything clearly. Even if he is really in danger, Wei will not be afraid of anything.
Although the Zhongzhou Dragon Cauldron is on his body, if he dies, the Zhongzhou Dragon Cauldron will return to the Wei Dynasty as soon as possible.
The Shenwu cannon inside is still from the Wei Dynasty.
With so many divine cannons, the Wei Dynasty did not encounter any danger.
You can take risks yourself.
Otherwise, the immortal corpse thing is like a knife hanging above his head and may fall at any time. This is not a good thing for him.
It will make you feel intimidated.
Wu Ming did not expect that Xu Qingxiao already knew about this matter.
He was somewhat silent.
But after a while, Wu Ming gave an answer.
"The immortal corpse cannot be revived, at least at this stage, he cannot wake up, but if you go, I can't guarantee what will happen."
"Others have the means to resurrect the immortal corpse. Your uncle and I are guarding the Demon Realm. Let's not talk about whether he can find the Demon Realm. Even if he finds it, with two first-grade statues in the Demon Realm, are you still worried about someone coming to cause trouble?"
Wu Ming still didn't want Xu Qingxiao to take risks, he was trying to persuade her.
Xu Qingxiao had made up her mind, shook her head, looked at her master and said.
"Master, I have made up my mind."
Xu Qingxiao's voice was not loud.
But full of determination.
For a moment, Wu Ming fell silent.
After a while, Wu Ming let out a long sigh.
"In this case, I will go find Taoist Wuchen, arrange the formation, stabilize the demon realm, and make sure there is no big problem as much as possible. How about you come back again?"
Wu Ming said in a different way.
"about how long?"
Xu Qingxiao also understood what her master meant. She was mainly worried about herself, so she didn't get too strong.
"Three months."
Wu Ming gave a time.
"Can it be faster?"
Xu Qingxiao asked tentatively.
It's not anything else. The main reason is that he is afraid that Prince Yongping will cause trouble behind his back.
If he were to resurrect an immortal corpse, Xu Qingxiao would find it unimaginable to exist like a saint. Xu Qingxiao would not want to experience that suffocating sense of oppression again.
That's why he took the initiative to go there and see if he could resolve it.
"Three months."
"Disciple, listen to my teacher's words."
Wu Ming shook his head, but he still persisted for three months.
Having said that, Xu Qingxiao had nothing more to say.
"Okay, please excuse me, Master."
Xu Qingxiao nodded.
The latter sighed, looked at Xu Qingxiao and said.
"Shouren, in fact, you don't need to be so hands-on with many things."
"Da Wei, you are not alone. What you have done is enough."
"Besides, there is no need to be so radical."
Wu Ming tried to dissuade him.
He knew what Xu Qingxiao was thinking.
Cutting off the roots.
Sweep away all evils.
But what he knew even more was how much pressure Xu Qingxiao was under.
Every time, Xu Qingxiao risked her life, which was unnecessary.
Once or twice is fine.
Too many times, if one wrong step is taken, death awaits Xu Qingxiao.
"Master."
"It's not that I'm radical, but there are some things that must be handled by me."
"Otherwise, if something happens, there will be a big mess."
"Even if I live, it has no meaning."
Xu Qingxiao did not sacrifice himself, but it was something he had no choice about.
The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.
Xu Qingxiao didn't understand this sentence before, but now he completely understands it.
"well."
"That's all, that's all."
Wu Ming said nothing more, turned around and left to deal with matters in the Demon Realm.
After Wu Ming leaves.
Xu Qingxiao just stood quietly in the palace.
in this way.
Time passes slowly.
Seven days later.
The Ministry of Rites of the Wei Dynasty held its first formal negotiations with the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty.
The two dynasties were extremely resistant to the cession of territory, and negotiations were suspended.
Another three days.
In the second negotiation, Wei gave in and did not need to cede territory, but demanded a large amount of gold.
The two dynasties were still dissatisfied.
The stalemate lasted for ten days.
The third negotiation began, the two Koreas offered new prices, Xu Qingxiao came forward, and the negotiation was successful.
After two dynasties and ten days, all supplies were transported to Wei Dynasty.
Ten days later.
A first-grade Shenwu cannon, transported to Tuxie, Chuyuan.