"Let's go, we have to go to the palace later, so we're just wasting time here." Yu Gui urged.
"Um."
Mu Qingkong looked at Ji Ju and Han Yue, and then at the person who had just spoken in the crowd.
He was a dark-faced man with a human body shape. He probably heard Han Yue just say that Mu Qingkong and Yu Gui were notorious generals of the Ye Yu Mansion, so he had quietly shrunk behind the crowd.
Mu Qingkong did not pursue the matter on the spot, but gave a wink to the attendant behind him, indicating that the identity of the person who spoke was secretly investigated, and then walked away with Yu Gui.
Night is beginning to fall.
Mu Qingkong and other generals arrived at Xianyang Palace and were led to a side hall by the chamberlain to wait for the Lord of Qin's summons.
The deputy pope of Yuan Kuzhou Sect, who was thin and had gloomy eyes, Yao Ji who had been working under Mu Qingkong since his surrender to the Qin Dynasty, and Xia Xin, who was tall and strong and dressed in black armor, and Yin Wugou also arrived one after another.
, waiting to be summoned by Zhao Huaizhong.
"How is the situation in Zhao Jing?"
In the study, Zhao Huaizhong asked Yao Ji first.
Yao Ji's Kuzhou Sect had been active in Zhao and Wei in the past.
Zhao Huaizhong recently ordered to pay attention to the movements in the Zhao Kingdom. Yao Ji thought this was an opportunity to show off, and mobilized all his manpower to secretly investigate all parts of the Zhao Kingdom.
Hearing the inquiry, he took a step forward and said respectfully:
"Zhao Di seems to be peaceful recently, but Wei Chen found out that many people in Zhao Wang's confidant and Zhao Chen Guo Kai's house secretly come in and out and travel to various countries. I am still tracking and investigating the specific situation..."
After Yao Ji finished speaking, Mu Qingkong and Xia Xin also spoke in turn.
After the three people reported the situation, they each left with a few attendants.
Lieutenant Generals Zhao Huai, Yu Gui and Yin Wugou stayed to ask questions.
After leaving Xianyang Palace, Yao Ji walked half a body behind Mu Qingkong and Xia Xin, listening to the two of them talking as they walked.
After the two of them finished speaking, Yao Jicai said: "Two generals, I went out this time and brought back something."
As soon as he raised his hand, an attendant came forward from behind and presented a cage.
"After I entered the Qin Dynasty, I began to search for this object. It took nearly two years to find it at the border of Yan."
After Yao Ji finished speaking, he handed over the cage covered with black cloth in his hand. Xia Xin was not polite and took it with his hand.
Mu Qingkong glanced from the side and saw that the cage was opened, and inside was a furry, raccoon-like little beast with a round body and quite cute. She knew that Yao Ji had put a lot of thought into this gift. Xia Xin was sure
Will like it.
Xia Xin looks strong and has a ferocious face, but for some unknown reason, she likes furry things.
When he asked Mu Qingkong to send him sweet dreams, he also liked the kind of female fairies with furry tails the most. She could stroke her tail all night long.
When Xia Xin saw the little beast given by Yao Ji, she really liked it. She put her hand into the cage and touched the little beast's head.
"This cub is called the Snow Avoiding Beast. It has a keen sense of smell and can smell various smells. The general can also use it when he goes out to handle official business sometimes. It is not just a plaything."
Yao Ji looked at Mu Qingkong again, took out a brocade box and handed it over: "General, please take a look."
Mu Qingkong took the box and opened it. Inside was a palm-width bronze wristband.
It is engraved with the image of a hundred ghosts walking at night, but it is a magic weapon used to seal ghosts, which is also what he likes.
Xia Xin and Mu Qingkong asked Yao Ji, "What's wrong with you, do you want my two to help you?"
Yao Ji smiled and said: "After General Pei Yu left, the position of Langjiu General in our Yeyu Mansion was vacant. The competition in the mansion has been fierce recently..."
Before he finished speaking, Xia Xin interrupted: "Although you have returned to Qin for two years and have made some meritorious deeds, you are far from being promoted to the ninth general of Zhonglang."
He added: "In my opinion, Pei Yukong's position this time may fall to Yu Gui, the goddess of mending the sky."
Yao Ji pondered: "In ancient times, Butian Sect, Qiqing Tao, Yinnu Sect and other sects were all from Tongtian Tao.
Will there be any problems if Butian Sect surrenders to Qin?"
Xia Xin chuckled and said: "You can think of things, but the king can't see it?"
Mu Qingkong nodded: "Yue ago, the Butian Sect entered the Qin Dynasty, and the king personally met Yu Gui. With the king's eyesight, he can be sure that Yu Gui is sincerely attached to him.
The king also asserted that Yu Gui has the appearance of a saint. Although she is a woman, she has reached the pinnacle of the holy realm. If she can touch the lintel of a saint, we are all inferior to her.
The key is that although she only returned to Qin for a month, she has made great achievements many times. The gift she gave to Qin was the foundation of the Butian Sect, the "Mending the Sky".
It was a rare treasure passed down from ancient times and the foundation of Butian Sect. Yu Gui used this to express her unwavering intention to return to Qin.
In the following month, she went on conquests everywhere, and her military force was on par with Vice-President Bai's level.
And as far as I know, her joining has brought me something crucial to the Qin Dynasty, and her merits are enough for her to sit on the position of the ninth general of the Zhonglang.
Yao Ji, you don’t have to think about this matter."
Yao Ji immediately retreated and settled for the next best thing: "The competition in our government is fierce, and I know that.
But if someone is promoted to the rank of Zhonglang or Ninth General, there will be other positions available. If I get it, I can come out and lead the troops alone, I hope that will be enough."
Xia Xin and Mu Qingkong looked at each other: "This can actually help you."
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Xianyang Palace.
Zhao Huaizhong looked at Yin Wugu and Yu Gui: "How are you two investigating?"
Yin Wugou said: "We received the king's order to investigate various places in the Qin territory, and found that some officials in counties and counties were indeed corrupt and unruly. We have now compiled the findings from the investigation into a book and recorded all the incidents.
, please check it, Your Majesty.”
After saying this, he took out a paper-bound book and asked the chamberlain to present it to Zhao Huaizhong.
Nowadays, calligraphy and paper items have gradually become popular in various departments of the Qin Dynasty, replacing bamboo slips.
The strength of a country depends not only on the development of its military and financial resources, but also on the elimination of corrupt officials who wield power and deceive superiors and subordinates.
Zhao Huaizhong put Yin Wugou in charge of investigating officials in various places. He was also cooperating with a series of measures promoted by Han Fei after he became a lieutenant of the Great Qin Dynasty to thoroughly investigate Qin officials at all levels and strictly enforce the law.
Zhao Huaizhong read the brochure sent by Yin Wugu, his face showed no emotion or anger, and asked Yu Gui: "I asked you to pick up Prince Yan Dan, how is the situation?"
"It has been connected to the city and placed in the inner courtyard of Jingqian Hall."
Just now Ji Gui and Han Yue saw Yu Gui escorting a carriage into the city. It was Prince Dan of Yan who came to Xianyang again.
This was something Zhao Huaizhong had expected.
When he killed Zhao Sheng, Lord of Pingyuan, and then destroyed Pingyuan's military mansion a few months ago, he said that if Yan attacked Zhao, Qin would follow. When the news reached Yan, the people of Yan were overjoyed and naturally wanted to come to Qin for activities.
It was the alliance with Qin to defeat Zhao.
It has always been the wish of the Yan people to go west.
Whether it is in the inherent history or in this world.
At this time, Zhao Huaizhong looked at Yin Wugu and said warmly:
"Pei Yu went to Jade City in Yandi with you before, which led to his death. The responsibility does not lie with you.
What's more, the memory of Pei Yu's soul is intact, turned into a ghost, and has been arranged by the widow to do other things. Since he is a general in Qin, he should be able to take it up and let it go, and the past will be in the past.
You are depressed. Over the past few months, your cultivation has not improved, but there are signs of regression. You should reflect on yourself and take warning."
Yin Wugu's body was shaken and he knelt down to salute.
Zhao Huaizhong, with his dignity as the king of the country, can say these words to a general under his Yeyu Mansion, which shows his cherishment.
During this period of time, he did feel guilty and regretful about Pei Yu's physical destruction and death. He was unable to do anything about it at the time, and he never forgot it. Now Zhao Huaizhong pointed it out, making Yin Wugou's face full of shame.
He bowed in salute, and when he stood up to leave, his steps were inexplicably brisk.
After Yin Wugu left, Zhao Huaizhong said to the only remaining Yu Gui: "I asked you to arrange for someone to send the Yincao held by the Butian Sect to Mount Tai. Have you ever sent it to Mount Tai?"
The Yin Cao was originally used by the Yin Nu Cult and other sects to scheme against the Qin Dynasty, and later fell into the hands of Zhao Huaizhong, but the last of the four Yin Cao was still missing.
At that time, Xia Si and others from the Yin Nu Sect once said that the last piece of Yin Cao was in the hands of the Butian Sect, the leader of the five ancient sects.
At this time, the Butian Sect took the initiative to surrender to the Qin Dynasty, and the Yin Cao finally got it without any effort.
Yu Gui secretly glanced at the King of Qin, and saw that when he asked questions, his eyes were bright, and he kept focusing on the memorial in front of him, without looking at herself at all, and said: "Yin Cao has been sent to the ghost city of Mount Tai according to the king's instructions."
Zhao Huaizhong nodded, "Okay, go down and do your work seriously."
Yu Gui respectfully agreed, turned around and left.
When she was walking, even her skirt and armor could not cover her slender waist, showing her astonishingly plump curves, and her steps were full of rhythm.
After she left, Zhao Huaizhong took out the Kunlun Mirror, reached out and flicked it, and the mirror reflected scenes, which were exactly the scenes in the Ghost City of Mount Tai.
At this time, ghosts from all directions gathered in Taishan Ghost City.
In the center of the ghost town, the Yin Cao ramparts merged into one, forming a stone tower.
The Yin and Cao are connected, and the Yin Qi is churning.
It suddenly grew and became as tall as a rocky mountain.
And in the Yin Cao, the Yin Cao from all directions gathered together, and a qi machine suddenly connected in series, penetrating the entrance to the Yinsi world.
Inside the underworld, a crack slowly opened, like an open door.
Behind the door is the legendary underworld, the place where people belong after death.
When Zhao Huaizhong opened the Kunlun Mirror, the ghosts were arranging the ghosts in the ghost city to prepare to enter the underworld.
"The underworld has finally opened up." Zhao Huai thought to himself.
He was quite curious about the true appearance of the underworld.
Outside the window, night has fallen, the stars are twinkling, and the palace is brightly lit.
At this time, Lu Buwei, Wang Jian, Han Fei and other important ministers who had just been transferred back to Xianyang from the western border of Qin Dynasty to guard against monsters were summoned to the palace overnight.
"Your Majesty."
Lu Buwei, Wang Jian and others came to the low banquet in front of Zhao Huaizhong and took their seats.
Zhao Huaizhong temporarily put away the Kunlun Mirror, looked at the important minister and said:
"Our country, Great Qin, has undergone many changes in recent years, and the other five countries have all noticed it. I expect that the five countries will take action in the near future."
Lu Buwei's lowered eyes flashed with light: "Does the king mean to suspect that the five kingdoms will unite again?"
Wang Jian also frowned upon hearing this.
Historically, there has been no sixth unification of the Five Nations.
But in this world, Great Qin, especially Zhao Huaizhong, has been so outstanding in recent years. When he broke through the three realms of saints, strange phenomena occurred in the three kingdoms of Zhao, Wei, and Chu.
Later, Qin announced to the world to recruit talented people, and people from the five countries came to Qin.
Furthermore, when the Zheng Guo Canal is completed and Qin Huan takes action, he will definitely take action. It is impossible for other countries not to consider this.
Moreover, Qin used only ten months to devour Han with thunderous force.
The pressure this move put on Zhao and Wei can be imagined.
Although the other countries united to attack Qi not long ago, it is not impossible for the five countries to negotiate peace and unite again under the pressure of Qin.
They cannot sit still and let Qin continue to grow stronger.
Zhao Huaizhong judged that in the coming spring, the five countries would take action.
This is the retribution for showing off to others too much.
He summoned Lu Buwei and Wang Jian to the palace, intending to make arrangements early.
"The five countries want to unite, Qi and Yan are the key. Qi and Yan have no immediate pain. The Yan people have always wanted to go west, so they can take advantage of it." Zhao Huaizhong said.
"Is your Majesty planning to unite with Yan to attack Zhao before the five kingdoms do, to undermine the unity of the five kingdoms?" Lu Buwei said with great tact and sagacity.
"Prince Dan of Yan has come to Qin. At this time, we are forming an alliance with Yan. We might as well grant the Yan people some benefits to promote this war as soon as possible."
Zhao Huaizhong, Lu Buwei and other officials held discussions to formulate Qin's next strategy for dealing with the five countries.
By the time the ministers left, it was already dark.
He took out the Kunlun Mirror again and checked the changes.