The monk presented a letter, and Kong Ji opened it and read it, his stiff face relaxed: "Although the asking price is too high, I finally got it back."
The ransom of 3 million is indeed too high, but if it is paid in 30 years, Kongji can accept it.
Moreover, Kongji's idea was the same as Deshan's. The money went out from the Tianxiahui, and Xixia had no real losses.
The most important point is that from now on, the interests of Xixia and Tianxiahui are bound, and Tianxiahui must fully support Xixia, otherwise Xixia may default on repayment.
Another disciple came in outside the door and bowed: "Abbott, Master Situ is here."
Kong Ji immediately stood up and saw Situ Jing walking in with a smile.
"Congratulations to the Imperial Master."
"Master, please take a seat."
The two sat down, and the monk quickly poured tea.
"Congratulations to the Imperial Guard for retaking Zhenguo Temple without spending a single soldier."
Situ Jing smiled and congratulated.
Kong Ji smiled shyly and said, "Ashamed, that guy Long Chengen is really difficult to deal with. I can only trouble the world to mediate."
"Thanks to Master Situ for intervening this time, I am very grateful."
Situ Jing laughed and said: "What are you talking about, the Imperial Master? I am in charge of the Foyuan Building and I still rely on the Imperial Master for business."
Kong Ji smiled and said, "If you have anything to do in the future, just ask me."
After taking a sip of tea, Situ Jing said: "There is a letter from the headquarters saying that the king has borrowed 500,000 gold coins. I am here to deliver the money. I will send it to the treasury in the afternoon."
Kong Ji was overjoyed and sighed: "Thank you so much for your timely help. The losses in this battle were too great. Countless money and food were spent on soldiers and horses. Panhe Palace, Yuncheng, and Zhenguo Temple were destroyed again. The cost of rebuilding is incalculable."
Situ Jing laughed and said, "It was with this in mind that we agreed to this loan."
"There is something that I need to explain clearly to the Imperial Preceptor. In order to ensure that Xixia can pay off its debts in time every year, the headquarters asked me to send two accountants to the Central Accounts Department and Duzhi."
The Household Department is in charge of household registration and taxation, and the Duzhi is in charge of financial revenue and expenditure and grain transportation. These two departments are the lifeline of Xixia's economy.
Tianxiahui will deploy personnel to these two departments, which is equivalent to strangling Xixia's neck.
Kong Ji sighed secretly in his heart: It is really hard to get money from the Tianxiahui!
"Of course the poor monk agrees, but the king's permission is required to officially come here."
Monk Kongji cannot be the master, so Shi Le must nod.
"Oh, that's it... Then let's wait for the money."
Situ Jing looked helpless.
Kong Ji immediately said: "You can send it here first, and the poor monk will report it to the king immediately."
Situ Jing chuckled and said, "Then we'll wait until the king's reply arrives and say goodbye."
Situ Jing got up and left Zhaoti Temple.
Kong Ji looked at Situ Jing's leaving figure and cursed in a low voice: "Profiteer!"
....
Zhenguo Temple.
Long Chen was sitting under the shade of a tree playing chess. Emperor Lingyi held a sunspot in his hand and was unable to make a move.
"The princess lost again."
Long Chen looked at Di Lingyi with a smile.
Bai Tingting came over and said, "Sir, princess, things are almost done."
Di Lingyi took the opportunity to sweep away the chaos on the chessboard with his hand and said, "Should we make it hidden?"
Bai Tingting said: "Follow what the adults say and you shouldn't be discovered."
Emperor Lingyi nodded and said: "Okay, let's count the time and it's time for the Ministry of Household Affairs to send a letter."
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Qian came over, holding Duan Shuangshuang's letter in her hand.
"Letter from the Ministry of Finance."
Long Chen opened the letter and Duan Shuangshuang said that 1.5 million gold coins had been put into the warehouse.
"Okay, get ready to withdraw!"
Di Lingyi said happily.
The Long family army immediately gathered and slowly retreated to Jade Buddha Pass.
west.
Xixia Houqi detected the news of the retreat of the Long family army and immediately reported it to Shi Le.
"The Tianxiahui really kept its word. Long Chengen really withdrew his troops."
"The Imperial Master also sent news that Foyuan Tower will send 500,000 gold coins to the household department."
Shi Le was very happy. Zhenguo Temple got it back and the treasury also had money.
Deshan said: "Your Majesty, Long Chengen has retreated, let's advance."
Shi Le immediately led his troops forward and arrived at Zhenguo Temple.
Walking up to the original site of Zhenguo Temple, Deshan was deeply moved.
This was originally his dojo and the fortress in the east, but now it was burned into ruins.
"This Long Chengen has actually rebuilt a lot."
Shi Haoran felt a little strange. Some parts of the burned temples had been rebuilt, and the military fortresses were also well preserved.
It stands to reason that Long Chen has already destroyed all these fortifications.
"This guy originally planned to occupy Zhenguo Temple and build it into a fortress in the west of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty."
"You see, all he rebuilt were foundations and fortifications."
Monk Deshan was very glad that Long Chen did not deliberately cause damage.
"Abbott, do you want to destroy these things and rebuild them?"
Hong Zheng walked over with a scar on his face, which was left during the battle at Chiyan Temple.
Deshan shook his head and said: "Why destroy it? Don't be impulsive. If the national treasury is not sufficient, just rebuild on their basis."
Hong Zheng was a little unhappy, but he also knew that Xixia had no money and could only keep it.
The army withdrew to Jade Buddha Pass, and the Long family army returned to camp.
The war was over and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Wu Jian entered Long Chen's room and closed the door.
"Major General."
"Uncle Wu, sit down."
Long Chen took out a secret book, which read: Yin Wind Palm.
"Uncle Wu, I brought this secret book from the Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion. The Yin Cultivation Technique at the beginning of the volume was obtained by chance."
"If you practice these two techniques at the same time, you can create extremely yin energy in your body."
As he spoke, Long Chen activated the skills in his body, and a layer of frost formed on his palms.
Wu Jian asked in surprise: "When did the young general master such a skill?"
Long Chen said: "The last time I was attacked, I swallowed two Yang Jing stones, and the fire poison in my body was too strong. I integrated the two sets of exercises and successfully suppressed the fire poison."
"I think now that if Uncle Wu masters this technique, he might be able to break through with Yang Jing Stone without losing his lifespan."
After saying that, Long Chen took out the elixir refined by Gongsun Yun and Ya'er's Bingqing elixir.
"These two medicines can suppress the fire poison, and coupled with the cold energy from the technique, it might work."
"Of course, this is more risky, Uncle Wu decides for himself."
Long Chen was not completely sure. Wu Jian had to decide what to choose in the end.
"I am a true eunuch. I have no hope of breaking through Emperor Wu. The young general has given me a way. Of course I have to go."
"I will practice the exercises first, and when the time is right, I will try to break through."
Wu Jian knew that Long Chen had a big plan, and if he wanted to help, he must improve his cultivation level.
"Uncle Wu, don't force it. If it is corroded by fire poison, it will only have three years to live."
Wu Jian smiled and said: "I know, Major General, don't worry."
After collecting the secret books and elixirs, Wu Jian asked: "Is the young general going to return to the court soon?"
Long Chen nodded and said: "Yes, this crisis has finally been dealt with. It's time to take action against this cancer in the world."
Tianxiahui was the mastermind behind the frame-up of the Long Family Army and assassinated Long Chen. Such an enemy must be eradicated.
"The trees in the world are big and their roots are deep. General, you should be cautious in your actions."
"I know, you have to be prepared here at Yufo Pass, maybe Xixia will take the opportunity to cause trouble."
"I know, Major General, don't worry."
After coming out of the room, Wu Jian immediately went back to practice.
In the next two days, Long Chen focused on strengthening the defense of Jade Buddha Pass. When everything was ready, Long Chen, Di Lingyi, and Zhang Qian returned to Beijing.
