In the end, Zhang Tao chose to tell the truth. There was nothing to hide in this matter. Of course, he had to fulfill his bet with Wang's father, Wang Hongju. He was also a third-rank official now, and Wang Hongju was only a seventh-rank official. Not only that, he was also a third-rank official in the Forbidden Palace.
, generally speaking, they are one level higher than the rank of official, and they must all be selected to mobilize local troops. Although the number is limited, it is conceivable that the actual power is not small. This is also the so-called status, the status mentioned by Wang Hongju.
"Oh? There is such a thing... Haha, I promise, if you really like that girl from the Wang family, I can also grant you a marriage." After hearing Zhang Tao's words, Gu Longtian laughed. He did not expect that this would be the case.
Condition.
Zhang Tao was stunned and was about to explain that he had nothing to do with the king. Although he was a close friend, he did not necessarily have love between a man and a woman? But the next moment Gu Longtian said, "Are you confused as to why I will give this to you?"
The position of the commander of the East Palace?"
Zhang Tao was really doubtful about this question, "Is it because of the third prince?"
Gu Longtian smiled and shook his head, "Of course my son is one of the reasons, but the most important factor is..." At this time, before Gu Longtian could finish speaking, a black shadow had already flashed over, and not only that, there was actually something in his hand.
He also held a sword.
"Danger!" Zhang Tao's face changed slightly. This man's attack was ruthless and ruthless, and a sword energy was like a shark swimming in water, heading straight towards Gu Longtian.
Holding the Frost Feather Sword in his hand, Zhang Tao moved and stood in front of the emperor. Because the matter was urgent, Zhang Tao did not consider why this person could break in and why there were no guards to warn him. But if the emperor died in front of him, then he would really jump.
It cannot be washed away by entering the Yellow River.
When... Zhang Tao blocked the sword energy, his expression changed slightly. This person's sword energy was strong and powerful. Although he did not have the shadow of the innate true energy, he was still very powerful. He must be the pinnacle of the ninth-level martial arts master.
Bang... The floor on the ground splashed out, and the sword energy turned into a strong wind and spread out in all directions. "Your Majesty, be careful!" Zhang Tao knew that the purpose of this man in black was Gu Longtian.
"Hey..." The man in black raised his sword, and suddenly another sword energy hit him. Zhang Tao was shocked. This man could actually attack with sword energy in such a strange way? And it could condense without breaking up. I'm afraid it would take an innate master to do so.
Only the top can do it, right?
Phew… The continuous sword energy comes one after another like never-ending ocean waves, and this person seems to have no feeling of fatigue at all and is enjoying it endlessly.
"The Emperor is offended!" Not daring to fight head-on, Zhang Tao grabbed Gu Longtian and dodged aside! The sword energy was extremely sharp, cutting everything in half with neat cuts.
The man in black seemed to know Zhang Tao's plan. He had already reached the top of Zhang Tao's head. His body was constantly rotating. The sword in his hand seemed ordinary, but if you look closely, you can see that there are many jagged things on the sword.
, if he was slashed or stabbed by such a weapon, a piece of his skin would probably be torn off.
"Feiyu!" The man in black read out two words, and in an instant, the sword energy poured down like a gentle rain.
Zhang Tao's face changed drastically. Unless he had an innate weather shield, he couldn't defend himself from such an attack. At this moment, he didn't care about the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers. He hit Gu Longtian's body with a palm. Although it was a gentle blow, it would not hurt Gu Long.
The sky made him fall to the ground, quite embarrassed.
"Zhou Tian Ice Body!" He didn't dare to hesitate, and immediately used such moves to protect his body, and then the Frost Feather Sword didn't stop and tried to resist as much as possible. If it weren't for saving Gu Longtian, Zhang Tao could have escaped without any hard resistance, but this time
At this moment, there was nothing that could be done.
When the first sword energy that slipped through the net hit his body, Zhang Tao realized how powerful this sword energy was. His body could not withstand the resistance at all, so he knelt down on one knee. The next moment, Zhang Tao was helpless, and his hair suddenly turned into
Silver threads and white hair! The powerful force shook the sword energy away, and it was out of the opponent's attack direction.
"It's raining heavily!" The man spun around again, and the sword energy seemed to be blown by the wind and followed by a skewed rain wall.
"Could his target be me?" The emperor Gu Longtian was clearly standing by without any defense, but this man was chasing after him. If his target was Gu Longtian, Zhang Tao's strength might have just attacked the emperor with one move.
You can't protect yourself fully, and now the other party is obviously going to attack you.
As soon as his face darkened, he planned to go all out, but the opponent actually gave up and continued to attack. "Who are you?" Using a power that was stronger than the opponent's true energy to resist the sword energy, Zhang Tao walked in front of Gu Longtian and blocked the opponent's attack.
His sight would not allow him to attack the emperor easily.
"Hahahaha..." At this time, Gu Longtian suddenly laughed.
Although Zhang Tao didn't understand, he also vaguely knew that this man in black must be arranged by Gu Longtian. "Zhang Tao, I didn't expect that you would be so loyal and protective of me just after you became my commander. It really makes me happy. Don't be angry either.
This person is an old acquaintance of yours, and he arranged all of this, including your position as the commander of the East Palace."
"Old acquaintance?" Zhang Tao was stunned. The sword move just now must have been the first time he had seen it, and the opponent was not an innate master. What kind of old acquaintance was he? He searched his mind but there was no one who could match him.
At this time, the man in black took off his veil, and a handsome face suddenly appeared in front of Zhang Tao. Indeed! This face was extremely familiar to Zhang Tao... but he had forgotten it because he went to Haoran Academy.
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Zhang Tao just didn't expect to see him here and in this way! His good brother! He has been together since childhood and has always cared about his good brother: Lin Qian!
"What? You don't recognize me anymore? Zhang Tao, who is both civil and military?" Lin Qian's face was full of banter, but there was a hint of enthusiasm in his eyes... In fact, he had been observing Zhang Tao's martial arts competition for a long time!
Zhang Tao was so surprised that there was no need to describe it in words at this moment. The two hugged each other tightly. Gu Longtian on the side left knowingly. So what if he was the emperor? Nothing can stop the friendship between brothers at this moment.
"Long time no see, Lin Qian, why are you here?" Zhang Tao's heart was full of doubts. Zhang Tao knew that Lin Qian's status in Honghao Kingdom was probably unusual, otherwise it would be impossible for Gu Longtian to give him the position of commander of the East Palace.
, and he can actually influence Gu Longtian's opinions.
Not only that, he could also take action in the side hall, and staged a scene of assassinating the emperor. Although he would protect Gu Longtian here, he would never be able to do this without absolute trust.
And now Zhang Tao finally understands why Gu Longtian arranged for him and others to stay in this side hall. It turned out to be for the last play! No matter how damaged this place is, Gu Longtian will not feel distressed.
"Haha, after I left Taixiang Village, I came directly to the Imperial City. I believed that I could do great things with my skills, but I didn't expect that I encountered robbers on the way and was knocked off the cliff. Then I learned such a skill.
Inherited the unique skills of the senior who emerged in the cliff cave." Lin Qian said.
"Oh? That's where you learned the moves you just made, right?" Zhang Tao asked.
Lin Qian nodded, "Yes, after completing my studies, I finally arrived in the imperial city. Then I met Gu Longtian who was patrolling incognito. I saved his life by chance, and then he also told me his identity. Now
I am his personal bodyguard and counselor!"
"Counselor? That's right! With your wisdom, the emperor will not fail to discover your talents. I didn't expect that you are actually a popular person around the emperor." Zhang Tao said with a laugh.
In fact, Zhang Tao is the person who knows Lin Qian best. Lin Qian not only has absolute talent in martial arts, but also has a strength that is absolutely no weaker than Yang Xiaobai in terms of vision and wisdom. Zhang Tao believes this.
If he had not met Jiutian Yishao, then it was not him who had this fate, but Lin Qian. If it had been Lin Qian who had met Jiutian Yishao, the current Lin Qian would probably be much stronger than him.
"Haha, you are right, but you seem to have changed a lot, your eyes..." Lin Qian keenly discovered at this time that Zhang Tao's eyes seemed to have a hint of sharpness, even a trace of blood.
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Anyone who has never killed someone would definitely not have this look in his eyes. No matter how much he conceals it, the evil spirit hidden in it cannot be modified. Zhang Tao also did not hide that "people will change..."
"You used to dare not kill a chicken in the village. I told my father that you would never become a qualified hunter. I didn't expect that your achievements are so high now." Lin Qian sighed.
The two of them just sat on the ground and began to recall the past days. "Is my father okay?"
"It was too much for you to leave without saying goodbye," Zhang Tao said.
"My father will understand me, but no matter what, now we finally meet. In this dangerous world, the only person I trust is you, Zhang Tao! You are the person I absolutely trust." Lin Qian said seriously.
It seems that he is trapped in this imperial power and is quite exhausted. He is surrounded by people who are smiling but hiding their knives. Everyone is smiling and saying things that he does not believe. The way of being an official is a very profound knowledge.
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"Lin Qian, you are also someone I trust. Come on, I will take you to see the people in my school." Zhang Tao said.
"No need, Zhang Tao, I will come to see you tonight... It is best not to tell others about your acquaintance with me." At this time, Lin Qian suddenly said seriously.
Zhang Tao was stunned and had no idea at all. Why should something be so mysterious? And why should it be so?
"Lin Qian, I'm afraid I won't be able to do it tonight, so I'm going back." Zhang Tao said. Although he was very happy to see Lin Qian today, he also had reasons for returning to Tianyue City.
"Go back? Taixiang Village?"
"No...I have a promise."
(The boy who ran away from home in Taixiang Village is no longer what he used to be! The plot will be more exciting in the future, everyone will wait and see! There are still fifteen flowers left to surpass the previous person, please ### support...)