Chapter 243 Shuozhou Incident (4000 words two in one chapter)
Daming Palace, Zichen Hall.
Emperor Xianlong's eyes were gloomy, and his face was like a cloud of sorrow.
He hasn't spoken for a long time.
The maids and eunuchs all knew that His Majesty was on the eve of a violent rage at this time, so no one dared to step forward to touch His Majesty's bad luck at this time.
There was only one person who always served Emperor Xianlong.
This person is Zheng Jie, the eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who is also known as the internal minister.
Zheng Jie grew up with Emperor Xianlong since childhood, and the relationship between the two was that of master, servant, and brother.
If Emperor Xianlong wanted to find someone who could talk to him from the bottom of his heart, then Zheng Jie would definitely be the best candidate.
"Look, the dignified Jingzhao Governor only knows how to shirk responsibility when things happen. I really hired the wrong person."
After holding it in for a long time, Emperor Xianlong couldn't hold it in any longer. He shook his head and threw a memorial to Zheng Jie.
Zheng Jie took the memorial and opened it respectfully.
He looked at it for a long time, and after looking at it, he sighed and said: "Monsters and beasts are related to practitioners, and it is indeed not an area that Jing Zhaoyin can control. Although Master Han's move may seem to shirk responsibility, but thinking about it carefully, it seems that
Nothing is impossible.”
"It's okay?"
Emperor Xianlong was a little unhappy when he heard this. He raised his eyebrows and said: "If the officials in the court are like him and only know how to shirk responsibility when encountering problems, then who else can I use? Who else can I dare to use?"
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As a superior, there are always many things to consider.
Emperor Xianlong claimed that he had reached the pinnacle of his imperial skills, but in the final analysis, he was still trying to achieve balance.
The prerequisite for balance is to have a group of people who can be of great use.
And if all he can use are a bunch of losers who only know how to shirk responsibility from each other, then what is the point of balancing? It’s nothing but balance!
"A cultivator, a cultivator, you are a cultivator if you open your mouth and keep silent. Could it be said that no one in the entire Chang'an City except the bad people's yamen dares to interrogate monsters?"
Emperor Xianlong felt so angry that he threw a celadon wine bottle out.
The celadon wine flask hit the gold bricks of the main hall and immediately broke into many pieces.
It was not without reason that Emperor Xianlong was so angry.
Although he is the most powerful person in the world and is considered the Holy Son of Heaven by all people, all of this is limited to the secular world.
In the minds of practitioners, he is an insignificant guy.
Will the Academy Chief respect him? Will the Sword Master of Dongyue Sword Pavilion respect him?
Will the Vajra Protector of Buddhism in the Western Regions respect him?
If it weren't for Zheng Jie, who was in charge of the Imperial City and the loyal protector of the Lord, Wei Wuji might have taken away the head on his neck.
Although he is the emperor, he cannot leave the Daming Palace or the imperial city, because if he leaves here he will be nothing and his life will be in danger.
Emperor Xianlong was furious, his chest rose and fell rapidly, and his whole chest was like a sheepskin raft inflating and deflating in a cycle.
"Your Majesty, calm down."
Zheng Jie knelt on the ground and apologized to Emperor Xianlong: "I just said something wrong, which made your majesty angry. Please punish me."
Zheng Jie's behavior made Emperor Xianlong uncomfortable.
He sighed, took two steps forward and personally helped this extremely loyal old slave up and said: "I'm not blaming you, I'm blaming myself. I blame myself for not being able to gallop on the battlefield like Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong.
.But I can only sit in this deep palace and play with power and make checks and balances."
The emperor's mind sounds mysterious, but in reality it's just that.
But knowing it is one thing, hearing it from the emperor himself is another thing entirely.
"Your Majesty is a wise king who governs the world. Although he cannot gallop on the battlefield like Taizu and Taizong, he can still strategize and plan the world."
This is where the old eunuch Zheng Jie excels.
Everyone in the world will flatter Emperor Xianlong, but there are really not many people who can photograph him as well as he does, without leaving any traces and in a timely manner.
As expected, upon hearing this, Emperor Xianlong's expression returned to calm, and even a hint of pride could be seen.
It's just that this proud look was well hidden by Emperor Xianlong, and you wouldn't be able to see it at all unless you look carefully.
"But I'm just wondering whether Zhao Xun and Zhao Mingyun have been too popular recently. It's not a good thing for young people to be so popular. I'm considering whether to suppress him."
Emperor Xianlong knew that the case had been transferred from Jingzhao Mansion to a bad person, so the person in charge would definitely be Zhao Xun.
This man has recently turned the entire city of Chang'an upside down. He has also become famous and has become known to everyone.
Emperor Xianlong did not want this situation to arise, as it would make him feel a sense of loss.
The sense of loss as a Nine-Five-year-old.
"Your Majesty, Zhao Xun is just a sword. Your Majesty still has time to use him."
Zheng Jie did not give direct advice, but made a very vivid metaphor.
"a knife?"
"Yes, Zhao Xun is an extremely sharp sword. Your Majesty is using him now, and the reputation Zhao Xun has received is also given by Your Majesty. When Your Majesty has no need for him anymore, you can sheath the sword again.
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What Zheng Jie said was very clever, and Emperor Xianlong felt very comfortable after hearing it.
Yes, he is the king and the emperor, why should he be angry with a child?
After all, this child is just his eagle and dog, and now is the time to use him. When he has no use value, he can be cooked by cunning rabbits and dead lackeys, and all the good birds can be hidden.
"I understand, let's ask Zhao Xun to investigate this case. I want to see what's the secret behind this."
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Qin Tianjian.
Supervisor Yuan Tiangang was fascinated by the Bagua array.
His eldest disciple Li Chunfeng waited respectfully beside him without saying a word.
After a long time, Yuan Tiangang came out of his trance and talked eloquently: "Chunfeng, go to Qinglian Temple for me and invite my little nephew to Qintian Prison to talk about it."
Li Chunfeng frowned and said: "Master, you know the character of Taoist Qinglian very well. He doesn't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. You can only ask him to come if he has something to ask for. If you just invite him to come, I'm afraid he may not be willing."
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Yuan Tiangang stroked his beard and smiled: "It doesn't matter, it concerns his good disciple Zhao Xun and Zhao Mingyun, he will definitely come."
"Is it related to Zhao Xun?"
Li Chunfeng was stunned for a moment.
"Yes, something big is going to happen in Chang'an City recently, and this Zhao Xun is the center of the storm."
"But Zhao Xun is also your adopted son, so you're not worried at all?"
"I just made a divination, and the hexagram indicates that great misfortune will turn into great good fortune. In other words, this kid has his own fortune and will be fine. But don't say that to my little nephew, or he will
Then he won't come. Just tell him that I have something important to discuss with him, which is related to Zhao Xun's safety. Then he will definitely come on his own initiative."
Li Chunfeng nodded and said, "Disciple must bring the message to me."
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The two unique skills of observing the mind and controlling beasts were used by Zhao Xun with great proficiency in the interrogation of monsters.
Within half an hour, he found some clues.
"These monster beasts are not from the Southeast Sea Monster Kingdom, but from the north."
Zhao Xun said in a deep voice.
"Northern barbarians?"
Wangcai was quite surprised.
"Why are they northern barbarians..."
"I wouldn't be surprised by anything happening now."
Zhao Xun smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"At first I thought this was just a conspiracy of the Southeastern Monster Kingdom, but later I discovered that the majestic Sword Master of Dongyue actually entered the scene. And then it seemed that all the tribes in the Western Region were also involved."
Zhao Xun paused and said, "Are the Southern Barbarian witch and Gu masters also involved? No one knows."
Jia Xingwen's face looked a little heavy.
"If this is really the case, it is of great importance. We must report it to the court as soon as possible."
Now it has obviously gone beyond the scope of personal grudges, and now involves a national war.
At this moment, someone suddenly came to report that Taoist Master Li Chunfeng of Xianfeng Daoist had come to visit.
All three of them were surprised.
Zhao Xun took the lead and rushed out.
"What kind of wind has brought Mr. Li here, but my adoptive father has something to tell me?"
"Yes, my mentor asked me to tell you that something big will happen in Chang'an City in the near future, and you will be the center of the storm. He asked me to tell you in advance, just to make you prepare."
"..."
Zhao Xun said in his heart: Damn it, do these big guys like to talk half-talk?
The mountain chief is like this, and the Qintian Supervisor Yuan Tiangang is like this.
This is not a riddle. Is it really asking Zhao Xun to guess bit by bit?
"Okay, but if something big happens, my adoptive father won't just sit idly by, right?"
Zhao Xun was seeking a guarantee from Li Chunfeng.
After all, he is still a sixth-grade cultivator now, and it is no joke to face a group of demon sect cultivators alone.
Even if he had this intention, his strength would not allow it.
"My foster father didn't say anything, but I don't think he would just sit back and ignore it."
Li Chunfeng gave his opinion sincerely, and then said in a deep voice: "I brought the message, and you can leave now. Please take care of yourself."
Then Li Chunfeng turned around with his sword and left without taking a single cloud with him.
Wangcai looked at Li Chunfeng's back infatuatedly and said with emotion: "Li Jianxian is really handsome."
Zhao Xun shrugged disdainfully: "That's almost enough. You're not chasing after love."
"Um?"
Wangcai was stunned and said: "What is love teasing?"
"Uh...that's an idol."
Zhao Xun explained helplessly.
"What is an idol..."
"It's the object of vomiting."
Zhao Xun was really speechless, so he made a joke.
"The object of vomiting...this statement is really interesting."
"That's all, let's not talk about that. Let's get back to the topic. I think Li Jianshen has at least conveyed a very important message here, that is, the Demon Sect is really going to take action against Chang'an City."
Zhao Xun returned to his serious state and said word by word: "As bad people, we naturally have to take action. But first, just like Brother Jia said, we have to report the intelligence we obtained to the court. It is related to the national war.
It's not as simple as a personal grudge. The rest of the things can only be waited and watched."
Dozens of monster beasts and hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of monster beasts are two completely different concepts.
Zhao Xun and the others could fight against dozens of monsters by themselves, but when faced with thousands of monsters, they had to rely on the power of the court and the army.
"I will also find a solution at the academy."
Zhao Xun paused and said.
In addition to the court, the attitude of the practitioner world is also very important.
Regarding Taoism, Yuan Tiangang has stated that he is semi-neutral in favor of the imperial court.
Therefore, the attitude of the academy next becomes particularly critical.
If the mountain chief could clearly express his support for guarding Chang'an, then Zhao Xun would not have any fear.
There shouldn't be anyone in the world who can defeat the mountain leader, right?
Even the arrogant and unruly swordsman Wei Wuji, the master of the Dongyue Sword Pavilion, wasn't afraid of the mountain leader and didn't dare to attack Zhao Xun?
Otherwise, there would be no need for him to resort to the help of the Japanese master and end up personally.
I'm still afraid of giving someone a hand.
"Hopefully we can get through this crisis smoothly."
Now that Mr. Feng is not in Chang'an, there is a need for someone to carry the banner among bad people.
Zhao Xun had no hope for those purple robes.
They may be able to keep up appearances, but they are just vulgar people who cherish their feathers and preserve themselves.
Zhao Xun felt that instead of counting on them, it was better to rely on himself.
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Shuozhou, the residence of Jiedushi.
Wang Zhongyi was reading a copy of the Ministry of War newspaper.
Suddenly, the soldiers rushed in hurriedly, knelt down and kowtowed: "Master Jiedushi, something serious has happened."
Wang Zhongyi raised his eyebrows and said displeasedly: "What major event makes you so panicked? How can this be appropriate?"
"Yes, it's a monster..."
When he heard the word "monster", Wang Zhongyi's face suddenly turned grim.
"What did you say? Monster?"
"Yes...the monsters moved south in large numbers and bypassed Shuozhou City."
"When did this happen!"
Wang Zhongyi was furious for a moment and suddenly grabbed the soldier by the collar and roared: "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
"The demonic beasts...the demonic beasts have escaped from our fortress. They have restrained their aura and we cannot detect it."
"hiss..."
Wang Zhongyi felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
Many northern monsters are heading south, what does this mean?
What does it mean that the monster deliberately avoids Shuozhou City?
They are heading for Chang'an City!
These beasts!
As the governor of Shuozhou, Shuozhou was Wang Zhongyi's defense area, and he had the responsibility to guard the safety of Shuozhou.
But compared to guarding the safety of Shuozhou, Wang Zhongyi's more important responsibility was to defend the capital.
Shuozhou is hundreds of miles north of Chang'an City and is the most important barrier to defend the capital.
As long as this barrier is there, Chang'an will not be in danger, the royal family will not be in danger, and Your Majesty will not be in danger.
But now Wang Zhongyi was actually watching the monster sneak away from under his nose, his defense zone was like a decoration.
If the monster really besieges Chang'an in large numbers, and His Majesty the Emperor blames him, he will definitely be punished with death.
hiss...
Wang Zhongyi felt like he was sweating.
"Hurry, prepare your horses quickly and summon the troops to assemble in the school grounds."
"Master Jiedushi, what are you going to do..."
The soldier still looked dull.
"What to do, of course, is to go to the capital and rescue King Qin. The monster went south, heading towards Chang'an. Now that I let the monster escape from Shuozhou, I can only atone for my sins."
Wang Zhongyi was very desperate at this moment. He had already been sent to prison once by Emperor Xianlong. He knew what it was like to be in prison, so naturally he didn't want to experience it again.
"Okay, I'll go and give the order, little one."
After the soldiers left, Wang Zhongyi let out a long sigh, looked to the south, and silently thought in his heart: I hope it's not too late.