Chen Yuan stroked the Kunlun Mirror up the mountains and rivers, and the time of this world advanced rapidly outside Zhenjun's View, leaving Feihe, Sun Zhengde, Qin Xujia, and the little Taoist boy in the view dumbfounded.
The sun rises brightly, streaks across the sky and sets over the mountains. The night comes like a tide, and the sun rises rapidly from the east again.
Overcast clouds came, and a heavy rain began. The rain stopped, and the swaying leaves gradually turned yellowish. The yellow spots quickly enlarged, and they separated from the branches and floated down.
Outside, groups of people came to pay their respects, as well as dignitaries and emperors. They were like crucian carp crossing the river, coming and going.
Occasionally, people from the monastic community would come to see him, and they would stay there for several days, but to the people watching, it was just a scene that happened in a few breaths.
In the perspective of relativity, time flies, but the world outside remains the same.
For several months, Emperor Yuan Hao was at his most proud, except for the unpleasant rebellion in Xuzhou. Fortunately, General Chen Qingzhi of Liang State led his troops and went to quell the rebellion without stopping.
News came back from the front line that Wang Yuantianmu of the Shangdang fled back to Hebei in despair. The rest of the thieves surrendered, and he added tens of thousands of soldiers and several generals.
He felt that such days were what an emperor should have. There were generals who led troops to fight outside and were victorious in every battle. He only needed to stay in the Luoyang Palace, enjoy fine wines and beautiful women, occasionally approve memorials, and spend his free time with Xu Maoling, a worldly master.
People explore ways to practice Taoism.
Since he went to see the master in Zhenjun Temple last month but could not see him, he returned to Luoyang in frustration, not wanting to meet Xu Maoling wandering outside Yang Yu's house. After talking to him, he found out that the other person's identity was actually Wei Zuopu She Yang
Yu’s offering.
'Since the master of Zhenjun Guan thinks highly of himself, I will associate with Xu Maoling and enter the gate of cultivation. If you want to come to me in the future, I will not see you.'
Perhaps because of the resentment in his heart at being rejected, Yuan Hao was extremely enthusiastic about the monk he met by chance. He even invited him to the palace and gave him the official position of Feng Shulang from the seventh rank, so as to save the newly established court from the civil and military officials who came to bother him.
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However, although his official position was small, he could go in and out of the emperor's study at any time and discuss spiritual practice with him.
Xu Maoling was quite proud to be appreciated by the emperor. When the two of them were together, even if there were palace maids and eunuchs by his side, he always showed his status as a master, and often showed some tricks that are rare for ordinary people, which made Yuan Hao no matter how many times he had seen him.
Everyone was surprised by this.
Just asking him how he compared with the master in the mountains made Xu Maoling feel troubled. The master he met that day was beyond words.
Where are the living people enjoying the incense?
"Your Majesty, I am different from that master in the mountain. He has magical magic, and I have human magic. In the practice of Taoism, there is no superiority. A small magic can have all kinds of mysteries in each person's hands."
Xu Maoling was still a little curious in her heart. How did His Majesty know that there was an expert in the mountain, but it was difficult to ask. On the contrary, Yuan Hao, who was behind the Long Case, saw what he was thinking and said with a smile: "I saw it in the army."
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In the military?
Xu Maoling suddenly realized, and suddenly remembered that when the divine light appeared, the emperor was in Xingyang, which was not too far away, but others could not see it. Only the emperor could see it, which must be because of the dragon energy in him.
The doubts in my heart were immediately cleared, and I thought that His Majesty in front of me had seen the true king named Chang Wei.
The two chatted for a while and then asked. It was almost noon, and there were footsteps outside the study. They whispered something to the eunuch waiting outside. The latter's high-pitched voice was slightly surprised, and he whispered outside the door.
road.
"Your Majesty, the Wudu public division has returned to the court."
"Haha, Mr. Xu, my tiger general has returned with the victorious army." In front of Xu Maoling, the one Yuan Hao could use was Chen Qingzhi. The two had never met. When they arrived, the emperor also wanted to show off.
This practitioner displays the majesty of an emperor.
"Summon the general into the palace quickly. You don't need to wait in the outer hall. Come directly to my study."
Generally speaking, when generals return to court and hand over military power, they have to go to the palace to meet the ministers on weekdays. They enter the Changhe Imperial City Gate through Dongyang Gate and wait outside the Taiji Hall. However, with Yuan Hao's instructions, you can bypass it directly.
Go through to the study room of Hanzhang Hall.
The eunuch who responded went away. After the footsteps were far away, Xu Maoling opened his mouth and raised his hands toward the emperor: "I congratulate your majesty on pacifying the chaos in the east."
His voice paused, "I have heard for a long time that General Chen is said to be invincible and powerful, and hundreds of people can't get close to him. Your Majesty has such a powerful general, and he will be able to dominate the world soon."
These words sounded comfortable, and the first emperor stroked his beard and nodded with a smile, but after thinking about it, he felt a little uncomfortable.
Chen Qingzhi was always a general of the Liang Kingdom, but did not really become a general under his command. As long as the Liang Emperor from the south came with an edict, the other side would lead his troops and leave at any time.
"Master Xu is so ridiculous. General Chen is actually just like ordinary people, but he has a magic sword in his hand that was given by the master."
"I see."
Xu Maoling nodded with a smile. He had known it for a long time, but he just didn't say it because he wanted to see the emperor's reaction.
After all, through this period of contact, I probably know some of his temperament.
Half an hour passed when eunuchs started making noises outside the door.
"Mr. Wu Du returned to the court and went into the study to see you."
Soon, footsteps came closer and closer, and the door creaked open as two guards opened it. A figure in silver armor and white robes stepped inside, heavily arched his hands, and half-knelt down.
"The last general Chen Qingzhi paid homage to Your Majesty. Fortunately, he lived up to his command, defeated the rebel army, drove away Yuan Tianmu, and surrendered 30,000 of his soldiers."
The words were spoken decisively, and when the emperor said, "General, please rise."
Chen Qingzhi then stood up, and his eyes immediately caught sight of Xu Maoling standing on the side of the dragon case. The white dragon sword hanging on his waist suddenly trembled slightly, and he lowered his hand and pressed the sword's head without leaving any trace.
Naturally, the emperor over there didn't notice this subtlety, and introduced him with a smile: "Wu Dugong has been tired from the journey, and he will have dinner with me in the palace later. Oh, by the way, the person next to me is a master of Taoism.
, Xu Maoling is also my servant, always by my side.
Chen Qingzhi had no expression on his face and raised his hand to Xu Maoling over there. His official position was much higher than that of the other person, but as the other person was a practitioner, Chen Qingzhi still had to give him face.
"General, a general who has fought hundreds of battles, is indeed extraordinary." Xu Maoling returned the salute, but her eyes stayed on the sword on Chen Qingzhi's waist, "General, I wonder if I can lend this sword to you for viewing?"
"Feng Shulang has been promoted to a high level, but I am just a mediocre talent."
Chen Qingzhi smiled. As for borrowing the sword on his waist, he touched the hilt and shook his head: "As for lending this sword to Feng Shulang for a look, I'm afraid it won't work. I never leave this sword, and I have it."
People told me not to lend it to others or touch it."
"So that's it. I think this sword is extraordinary and must be precious. I just don't know who gave this sword to the general. I wonder if you can recommend him?"
"Haha, the person who gave the sword is the same as Feng Shulang. He is a practitioner and a close friend. However, the master Shenlong has never seen his head and tail. I don't know where he is, so I can't recommend him to Feng Shulang."
As a general, Chen Qingzhi has such a sharp vision. From the moment he entered the study, the other party's eyes fell on his white dragon sword intentionally or unintentionally. He was naturally wary. Even if he knew where the gentleman was, he would not tell him, let alone recommend him.
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Xu Maoling said with a smile: "It is a great opportunity to get this sword. Ordinary people may not encounter it in a few lifetimes. Unexpectedly, he is a good friend of the general. It is really enviable."
Staring at the sword like this, in fact, as soon as the opponent entered the study, he felt the sword energy on it, which was the same sword that cut through the sky above Luoyang that day.
Moreover, the sword can also self-warn to remind the wearer, which shows that it has begun to have spirituality. If it is refined again, it may become a rare magic weapon.
The three of them talked for a while in the study. Chen Qingzhi returned to the court victorious. After a tiring journey, he said goodbye and left. After washing up, he went to the palace to have dinner with the emperor.
The door was closed, the light from the lampposts on both sides flickered, and it was quiet for a while before Xu Maoling spoke.
"Your Majesty, with this tiger general and this divine sword, he is truly invincible in the battle formation. Judging from the power of this sword, I am afraid it can even split the Luoyang city wall."
The speaker is intentional and the listener is also intentional.
Yuan Hao remained silent after the Long case, looked at the closed door with complex eyes, and sighed.
"Xu Gaoren, I won't hide it from you. In fact, Wu Dugong is not my general... He was escorted back to Luoyang by the Liang Kingdom and he will leave at any time."
"Your Majesty should try to win over."
"Tried."
"If a tiger general is equipped with a divine sword and his heart is not with Your Majesty, that would be dangerous." Xu Maoling turned his head and softened his tone: "If Emperor Liang from the south sends a decree, it will endanger your Majesty's wealth and life."