Since Cao Su had made up his mind to pursue the supreme road, he naturally had to fulfill his due responsibilities.
The first thing is to carry on the family line and fulfill the wishes of Cao's father and Cao's mother.
This matter was originally not his turn, but unfortunately Cao Xing chose another path, and Cao Su, who was burdened with the fate of his family, was now considered the backbone of the Cao family and could only shoulder the heavy responsibility of passing on Xing.
"Youbei League is undergoing frequent changes. After the beginning of spring, Yun Zhengxin and I will definitely have a battle."
"Once I have conquered the Youbei League, Youzhou, and Liaozhou, it will be even more troublesome to hold a wedding."
Cao Su expressed his feelings to Cao's father and Cao's mother.
Cao's father and Cao's mother naturally agreed with both hands at this moment, and there was no way to stop Cao Su.
"Is it the He family girl who caught Erlang's eyes?"
Cao's mother cared very much about Cao Su. Thinking of the ups and downs along the way, it was indeed very hard for Cao Su to support the large Cao family.
Among the women who came into contact with Cao Su, some became closer while others gradually became distant.
Cao Su said in a deep voice: "Just Yiqi."
He smiled and said: "In a few days, I will ask the two elders to leave and go to the Liu family to propose marriage."
Liu Luan, who had been listening on the sidelines, had an expression of surprise and amazement on her face, but she knew that there was always a charming and beautiful woman beside Cao Su.
She couldn't help but show a look of satisfaction, it seemed that her uncle still understood the general idea.
That beautiful woman should be just a concubine. Only a lady like Yiqi is worthy of Cao Su's kindness.
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A few days later, the news of the marriage between the Cao family and the Liu family quickly spread throughout Youzhou Prefecture.
Although Cao Su has met Liu Yiqi many times, and the two are relatively close partners, he did not expect that the Liu family would really get into Cao Su's lap. This made other families in the city very disgusted, and they also started silently.
Evaluate their new relationship with the Liu family.
The Jianghu people in Youzhou Prefecture traveled all over the country and spread the news.
At the beginning of spring, the whole Youzhou became lively because of this incident.
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Tongfu City, Qingyang Gate.
Today's Qingyang Gate is no longer what it used to be.
Because of the betrayal of deputy sect leader Jia Shen, Qingyang Sect became a joke in Youzhou.
But fortunately, it occupies a whole city. In Tongfu City, Qingyang Gate is considered to be the leading sect.
Zhao Xu, the leader of the Qingyang Clan, is now caught between the Youbei Alliance and the Northern Army, and is in a dilemma.
On this day, he returned to his old sect's headquarters.
The old sect's residence is now very desolate, with only a few disciples practicing among the sect.
When the disciples saw the sect master arriving, they all stopped chatting and pretended to be practicing seriously.
Zhao Xu had no time to carry out more detailed internal management, so he directly skipped these disciples and came to the back mountain.
In the back mountain, the ancestors of the Qingyang Sect were cultivating in secret.
After Zhao Xu arrived, there was a slight fluctuation in the back mountain.
"Ancestor."
Zhao Xugang shouted, and the door in the back mountain suddenly opened.
A passage that was not usually visible appeared in the mist, and the voice of the ancestor of Xuanjing was also heard: "Axu is here?"
Zhao Xu quickly walked into the fog and entered the back mountain.
In the cave in the back mountain, a middle-aged man in black robe appeared in front of Zhao Xu.
Zhao Xu couldn't help but feel sad when he saw his ancestor who was younger than him.
"Ancestor, Qingyang Gate..."
"I already know about Jashen."
The ancestor of Qingyang Clan sat in front, Zhao Xu knelt in front of him, and he said in a calm tone: "Jia Shen joined the ancestor of Fukong back then and learned good Taoism. I have long said that this person has a problem behind his head.
If you rebel, you will rebel in the future, but your master doesn't believe it."
"But this person is only a small problem. The biggest problem of Qingyang Clan is the problem of Pingbei Army and Youbei Alliance."
Zhao Xu heard this and kowtowed to the ground: "Ancestor, this is my fault. It was my indecision that caused Qingyang Clan to be in an embarrassing situation now."
The ancestor showed a look of pity: "Unfortunately, the battlefield in the realm is about to begin, and I can't stay in the gate any longer. If I don't take charge, in the future you... Qingyang Gate is my senior brother's hard work.
There must be no problems. If you feel that this place is too difficult, you might as well find another place."
Zhao Xu didn't expect his ancestor to say such words when he summoned him.
What are these words to make him run away?
The ancestor said: "A few days ago, I went to the Piaoxue Sect of the Youbei League to negotiate. The Piaoxue Secret Realm is about to end. Once the Piaoxue Secret Realm ends, Yun Zhengxin will lead the warriors of the Youbei League headed by the Piaoxue Sect to go south.
, go find Cao Su for a decisive battle."
Zhao Xu looked shocked, hearing the news for the first time that the two forces were about to fight.
Although other rumors about the world are well spread, they are not as accurate as what my ancestor said.
The ancestor said calmly: "In the past, I made great contributions on the battlefield in the realm and was able to return to the Qianyuan Region to rest for thirty years. Now the thirty years have come. A few days ago, the inspector came to the door. The domain lord
He ordered me to gather at Tongtian City within two years."
"I suggest that you'd better avoid these two forces. Neither the Youbei League nor the imperial court can interfere with the current strength of the Qingyang Sect."
Zhao Xu's face was a little ugly. The ancestor was really direct in his words, and he just said directly that the Qingyang Sect was not strong enough.
It's good that the Qingyang Sect is not strong, but it doesn't mean that it doesn't even have the opportunity to fish in troubled waters, right?
It's just that the position of Qingyang Gate is a bit awkward now. It is located in the buffer zone between the two major forces and is easily affected first.
"By the way, ancestor, before I came, I heard the news that General Pingbei Cao Su is about to get married. Is this an opportunity for me to repair the relationship with General Pingbei?"
Zhao Xu was a little undecided, so he came to ask his ancestor for advice.
The ancestor of the Qingyang Sect frowned and said: "I heard that Cao Su is already a second-level martial artist. Why does he still focus on trivial matters in the world? Such a person who is not obsessed with martial arts can actually practice to this level.
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Zhao Xu was ashamed, what could be done? What was even more irritating was that the legendary Cao Su was only in his twenties.
He can be called a powerful warrior rarely seen in the history of the empire.
The ancestor of the Qingyang Clan said: "I still say the same thing, once the Pingbei Army and the Youbei League start a war, it will be the most difficult for you to be caught in the middle."
"Ancestor means..."
Zhao Xu looked at the ancestor and seemed to understand some of his meaning.
The ancestor was unwilling to say any more. He waved his hand and asked Zhao Xu to leave.
Zhao Xu wanted to say something more, but when he saw that the other party had closed his eyes and thanked him, he had no choice but to retreat.
"Boom~~"
As Zhao Xu left, the fog in the back mountain shrouded again and the cave was closed.
In the back mountain, all the elders of the Qingyang Sect except Zhao Xu were waiting.
"Master, what did the ancestor say?"
The elders are very anxious. Some elders believe that Cao Su's wedding is the best opportunity to repair their relationship with Cao Su.
At present, the Qingyang Clan is not trusted in the Youbei League. Yun Zhengxin uses the Qingyang Clan as a spearman. In order to protect itself, the Qingyang Clan can only build good relations with the Northern Army.
If this matter can be approved by the ancestor, the Qingyang Sect will be more confident.
Zhao Xu's face didn't look very good, and he whispered: "We'll talk about it when we get back."
The battlefield in the realm is approaching, and the ancestor is about to leave Qingyang Gate.
Once the Qingyang Sect does not have its ancestor in charge, its strength will become even weaker.
Thinking of his ancestor's words, Zhao Xu felt upset.
Everyone left the back mountain and returned to Tongfu City.
On the way, Zhao Xu finally made up his mind: "Pingbei General Cao Su is getting married. It is reasonable and reasonable. We should all prepare a generous gift."
"After I return to the city, the elders will think of a way to help me make plans and prepare a gift list to send to General Pingbei."
Several elders were stunned: "Where is the ancestor?"
"The ancestors are already aware of this matter. In addition, I may go to Jizhou to set up a branch in the future. I wonder if the elders have any good places that they can recommend."
Go to Jizhou to set up a branch?
Qingyang Sect's original strength was damaged, and many of the disciples outside were recalled. It was not easy to be able to frighten Tongfu City.
Now the sect leader actually wants to go to Jizhou to set up a branch. At the worst, he can go to Youzhou Prefecture to set up a branch! Why go to Jizhou instead of looking far away?
After several elders looked at each other, they all looked at each other and didn't quite understand Zhao Xu's decision.
Zhao Xu also patiently gave a preliminary explanation: "Although Youzhou Prefecture has developed rapidly this year, after all, Youzhou Prefecture is a place where aristocratic families gather, and it is difficult for the sect to develop its strength. We went to Jizhou to leave some space for the sect.
There is a way out. In the past, we were too obsessed with the one-third of an acre of land in Tongfu City, and our vision was a bit too narrow!"
After he said this, the elders had nothing to say.
An elder said: "Since you have made your decision, Master, naturally we all agree."
Zhao Xu warned: "Cao Su's gift list must not be careless, it must be carefully selected."
Several people mounted fast horses and rode back to Tongfu City.
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Tongfu City.
There are three religions and nine streams, bustling with people.
The first city in front of Yu'an Valley guarded the main transportation route between the north and the south.
The city is not big, but it is enough for people to linger here.
"The master is back!"
In front of the city tower, the disciples of the Qingyang Sect had sharp eyes, and at a glance they saw the big boss of the sect galloping back in the distance.
The suspension bridge was lowered, and Zhao Xu led the elders into the city.
"Master, something strange happened in the city the day before yesterday."
As soon as Zhao Xugang arrived in Tongfucheng, he found that the atmosphere in Tongfucheng was not right.
A disciple hurriedly came to Zhao Xu: "Master, something happened in the city."
"Um?"
Zhao Xu frowned: "What's the matter?"
The disciple whispered: "There are several sects in the city that have lost their disciples."
"Lost disciple?"
"Yes, and they were all over ten years old, outstanding disciples with outstanding talents. All of them disappeared overnight yesterday."
Zhao Xu immediately stopped and looked at the disciple in surprise.
"Master, people in the city are in panic now. Several sects have come to discuss with you, but you are not in the city..." The disciple simply stated the situation, which seemed not to be optimistic.
Zhao Xu rubbed his eyebrows. This was also a headache for him. The sect was busy with affairs. Although the Qingyang Sect was respected in Tongfu City, the Qingyang Sect's strength was now not as good as before, and many things could not be handled.
These functions that originally belonged to the government also fell on the Qingyang Sect.
"Go back to the door first and discuss it later."
Zhao Xu turned his eyes and suddenly felt a few strange glances coming from the city gate.
These eyes were dark and full of hostility.
The atmosphere in Tongfu City was becoming more and more panicked for him.
It was as if there was a kind of depression before the storm. Especially after he heard the news about his ancestors, he felt more and more that this place was definitely not a good place. What kind of devil did he have to value this city in the first place?
He must bear the main responsibility for the Qingyang Gate in Nuo Da being like this.
Zhao Xu sighed slightly, tightened his collar, led his men, galloped through the streets, and returned to the sect.
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Youbei League, Piaoxue Sect.
Piaoxue Secret Realm is completely closed today.
As the secret realm was closed, a large number of disciples from the Piaoxue Sect who had entered the secret realm to practice all came out.
The strength of the entire Piaoxue Sect has reached its peak, and the leader of Piaoxue Sect, Yun Zhengxin, held a celebration in Piaoxue City.
The name of the celebration is "Sacrifice to the Snow God".
In Youbei, many residents believe in worshiping the Snow God. By praying to the Snow God, they hope to get a better harvest in the coming year.
On the day of the celebration, Yun Zhengxin personally went to the square of Piaoxue City and burned incense and prayed in the square.
Countless Piaoxue Sect disciples and residents of Piaoxue City knelt down in the city to worship the Snow God.
After the celebration, Yun Zhengxin held a meeting in Piaoxue City.
"Sect Master, Cao Su defeated Li Xingxi and became increasingly arrogant."
"Sect Master, we have captured several spies from Youzhou Prefecture in the city recently. The spies from Youzhou Prefecture are active frequently."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Sect Master, Cao Su is getting married today. People in the Youbei League are in a state of shock, and many clan leaders want to congratulate Cao Su."
Report every important matter to Yun Zhengxin.
Many elders of Piaoxue Sect were also listening.
According to the rules, Luo Jian had no way to attend this meeting, because he was the deputy leader of the Youbei League, but not a member of the Piaoxue Sect, and what was convened today was a high-level meeting of the Piaoxue Sect.
A gray-haired elder asked Yun Zhengxin in a deep voice: "Is there really no room for relaxation between Zhengxin and Cao Su?"
"Mr. Chen, the confrontation with the imperial court is not what I want. It is actually the imperial court's injustice. Cao Su is also aggressive. His occupation of Youzhou Prefecture is equivalent to blocking my way southward from Piaoxue City. In the past year, Piaoxue City has been blocked.
The southbound trade from Snow City was almost blocked. This winter, the residents in the city struggled to survive and finally got through it. Will it still be the same next year?"
Yun Zhengxin asked the old man in return. He said "difficulty", which many elders have never experienced in their high positions. However, under Cao Su's threat, Piaoxue City's trade has shrunk, and the commissions of each elder's family have also been affected to some extent. This
It's something that concerns their vital interests.
"There are riots in Xizhou and Nanzhou. In the past few days, it was said that there were many riots in Guangzhou, Lingzhou and other places."
"After a winter, wars have resumed in various places, and the imperial court has no time to take care of itself. These dog officials dare to harass us in Piaoxue City." There are also some hot-tempered elders who support Yun Zhengxin.
Yun Zhengxin gave him an encouraging look and agreed: "That's true. If we can defeat Cao Su, or drive Cao Su out of Youzhou, then we will have the final say in the entire Youzhou in the future."
"It's a very simple truth."
Yun Zhengxin glanced at the elders present and spoke indifferently:
"Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish."
When the elders heard Yun Zhengxin's murderous words, their hearts skipped a beat.
Yun Zhengxin's always gentle and gentle image has changed. After all, he is the leader of the largest alliance in the north. At this moment, he shows his fangs and points his troops directly at the Pingbei Army.
Some of the original "peace seekers" also remained silent.
Yun Zhengxin reiterated: "I don't care what happens to the Youbei League, our Piaoxue Sect must be monolithic."
"This time to attack Cao Su, our Piaoxue Sect took the lead in forming a coalition, went straight to Youzhou Prefecture, and used Jianghu people's methods to do things."
When it comes to battlefield operations, Yun Zhengxin has no confidence that he can defeat Cao Su's strategy.
But Piaoxue Sect is a Jianghu sect, and Jianghu people have their own ways of solving problems.
Their ultimate goal is to defeat Cao Su and his generals, not to kill the entire Pingbei Army, which makes no sense.
Therefore, once the coalition forces are formed, several groups will come out to attack Youzhou Mansion directly.
It was no different from the time when Dingtian Palace and other six sects besieged the Eclipse Sect.