However, it was said that after Yan Qing and Zheng You followed Xu Jie to the west of the Fertile Continent, Xu Jie was reused, but the two of them had always been tepid. Liu Xinyu, the regent, had always fooled Yan Qing and Zheng You—
—Positions have been arranged, but they are all the kind of positions that only have the right to make suggestions but not decision-making.
But having said that, this cannot be blamed on Liu Xinyu. It is actually the thoughts of Confucian scholars and chivalrous thoughts that are not suitable for the country of Qixia.
The country of Qixia, as well as the rest of the six Western countries that belong to the Fertile Continent, have been blocked by the East for a long time and have been trapped for a long time. Everyone urgently needs to be strong, and the most urgent need is for that kind of pragmatic thinking. For that kind of effective
Fast thoughts are more receptive.
In comparison, Legalist ideas were the fastest to bear fruit, especially in the Kingdom of Qixia, which had an unprecedented industrial and commercial foundation, and in this war, industry and commerce performed very well.
Moreover, industry and commerce are inherently pragmatic. The core of the development of industry and commerce is ‘profit’. The industrial and commercial class makes no secret of this.
In addition, the thoughts of Confucian scholars and chivalrous people are born with the dregs of "aristocratic families". This is what Liu Xinyu cannot accept the most. I finally cleaned up the aristocratic families, but I don't want to cause trouble for myself again.
Therefore, Yan Qing and Zheng You cannot be reused in the country of Qixia.
In fact, Yan Qing and Zheng You also knew it very well, and in that far east, such treatment was also very common. Many countries have clearly stated that "Confucianism uses literature to disrupt the law, and chivalrous people use force to violate prohibitions."
The reason why the two of them came to the West was that there was no place for them in the East and they could no longer stay there, even as minor officials.
Although there is no real power here in Qixia Kingdom, at least there is an official position and the right to make suggestions.
They urgently need to express themselves, and today's diplomatic mission gives them a hope - the kind of diplomacy proposed by Zhang Hao is best used by Confucian scholars and knights.
Liu Xinyu looked at the two of them and finally nodded slowly. "If you two can return successfully, I will formally establish the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and you two will be in charge."
Yan Qing and Zheng You were overjoyed: "I promise not to disappoint His Highness."
Liu Xinyu shook her head slightly: "It's not to disappoint me, but to fight for the future for yourselves. I agree with your Confucian scholars and chivalrous thoughts about loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, but I hope you understand even more why you should be loyal to the emperor and patriotism.
Your mission this time is not just for me, but also for yourselves.
Take advantage of the opportunity."
After Yan Qing and Zheng You left, Liu Xinyu turned to look at Zhao Duo, "Zhao Duo, I'll leave the rest to you."
The next thing is to build momentum, let the whole country know that Liu Xinyu is going to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, and also support him.
Zhao Duo responded, but then said: "Your Highness, I need help from Zhang Hao and Wu Fanghai. Please start from the business community and the military respectively."
"Okay." Zhang Hao said directly. For Zhang Hao, this is not a big deal.
Wu Fanghai also nodded, indicating that there was no problem. For Wu Fanghai, it was not a big deal.
During this war, Liu Xinyu had huge influence in the industrial and commercial circles and the military. On the contrary, the people were not so good - Liu Xinyu had just carried out a purge of the people.
Seeing that the three of them had discussed it, Liu Xinyu said to Wu Fanghai again: "General Wu, I will trouble you to prepare for war. We may send troops to the country of Zhoushan at any time.
As for the domestic war, it is enough to leave it to a few lieutenants."
Wu Fanghai responded, but looked at Zhang Hao again.
"Why are you looking at me?" Master Zhang was a little speechless.
Wu Fanghai said directly: "Zhang Hao, I want to borrow someone from you."
"No!" Zhang Hao denied directly.
Wu Fanghai had a black line on his face and was a little annoyed: "You didn't even ask, so you just denied it?!"
"Father, I can count the people around me who can catch your eye now. And these people are all the pillars of Dayang Group and the Zhang family. I'm afraid you won't be able to repay them if you borrow them.
!
Moreover, the country’s affairs should be handled officially. It is better not to involve the country in personal relationships.”
"You...you bastard!" Wu Fanghai's gray hair and beard trembled violently. After taking a few breaths, Wu Fanghai finally snorted angrily, "Without you, I can still keep the country of Zhoushan."
"Then I wish my foster father success." Zhang Hao smiled. Talents that belong to his family must never be released. In fact, Zhang Hao roughly knows who Wu Fanghai wants: Dugu Junjie.
Dugu Junjie's performance in this war was remarkable, and his understanding and application of artillery were miraculous.
But unfortunately, Zhang Hao is also optimistic about Dugu Junjie. In the upcoming great voyage plan, Zhang Hao is planning to make Dugu Junjie a general at sea.
And after returning this time, Zhang Hao was ready to tie Dugu Junjie to the boat and start training.
Liu Xinyu saw the quarrel between the father and son, and smiled lightly, "Okay, let's all disperse."
After leaving the camp, Wu Fanghai immediately pulled Zhang Hao and scolded him for being too selfish. However, Zhang Hao replied with a smile: "Father, selflessness is a noble virtue. But you can't let everyone in the country learn from it.
This kind of morality is unrealistic.
Before dispatching troops the day before yesterday, the first article of the first draft of the law I submitted to His Highness was:
Legitimate interests and property are sacred and inviolable.
The reason why I rejected my adoptive father was not because I was selfish or because I didn't want to help my adoptive father, but because every move we made was related to the future of this new country."
As he spoke, Zhang Hao's expression became serious, "For now, I am probably a representative of the industrial and commercial class. I must set an example for the future industrial and commercial class, as well as for the future national development and code of conduct.
The person the foster father wants to borrow from must be Dugu Junjie.
In fact, the adoptive father should apply to His Highness, and then His Highness ask me for it through formal legal procedures. He should not directly borrow it as a private person.
Foster father, we are a new, unprecedented country. This country will implement a strict legal system and implement the ideas of industry and commerce.
This change may be a little unkind, but talking about human kindness everywhere will be harmful to the country and will corrode the country!
Foster father, I will take my leave now."
Zhang Hao took three steps back before turning around and leaving. Only Wu Fanghai was left in a daze, deep in thought.
After a while, Wu Fanghai shook his head slightly and sighed. He didn't particularly agree with Zhang Hao's words - the life experience of the past hundreds of years could not be changed immediately. But he also had to admit that Zhang Hao's words sounded different.
Makes sense.
Of course, in Wu Fanghai’s view: it sounds reasonable, but it does not mean it is appropriate. To govern a country, it is not enough to be ‘reasonable’, but what is required is ‘reasonable’. The so-called reasonable includes compromises in all aspects.
A country that only pursues rationality and ideals will not last long.
After standing for a long time, Wu Fanghai did not turn around to ask Liu Xinyu for help, and asked Liu Xinyu to help borrow people - he felt a little embarrassed today. So Wu Fanghai directly led his elite troops northward. "Humph, I can take care of Danyang myself without him Dugu Junjie."
Things about the Kingdom of Yanyun. What’s wrong with the cavalry in the Kingdom of Yanyun? The main legion is still the ground legion. Coupled with the great formation of sealing the sky and locking the earth, maybe a wave of dragon-horse cavalry can be destroyed!"
…………
But it was said that Feng Zhiling returned to Xuanzhen Sect at a fast pace without any rest. This flight lasted a full day and night, spanning nearly 40,000 miles. When he arrived at the mountain gate of Xuanzhen Sect, Feng Zhiling looked pale and his steps were unsteady.
Flying all the way here is really no matter the cost.
As soon as Feng Zhiling landed, someone came out from the mountain gate and welcomed Feng Zhiling in.
Feng Zhiling stepped into the mountain gate, but when the mountain gate fluctuated slightly, Feng Zhiling's figure disappeared. Lingyin Mountain, where the Xuanzhen Sect is located, is a blessed land, a world invisible to the outside world.
After entering the blessed land, you can see the sudden peaks, hanging waterfalls, and a wonderful mountain and river in front of you. Looking out from the blessed land, you can see the scenery of the outside world.
Feng Zhiling was not in the mood to pay attention to the familiar scene, and flew directly to the Zixia Palace of the Xuanzhen Sect. In the Zixia Palace, the headmaster, elders, deacons, etc. were all present.
Even if they died in the God Transformation stage, or both, this is a major event that has not happened once in decades. Moreover, after Taoist priest Mingxu arrived in the country of Qixia, important information was also sent back: Taoist priest Dingshan was stabbed!
This is a very serious matter.
A wise man can be killed and not humiliated. For masters, especially those in the Holy Land, this is a red line. Whoever touches it will die!
Of course, if you have reason, that's a different matter. The word "reason" is really useful sometimes.
Feng Zhiling didn't bother to rest and began to introduce the actual situation at that time. Feng Zhiling knew everything about what happened before Zhang Hao decided to kill Xie Yingxin and Zhao Kai and capture Dingshan Taoist Master Shen Nian.
Feng Zhiling's introduction was very detailed, and although Feng Zhiling was usually unreliable, what he introduced at this time was well-founded and did not distort the facts at all.
After listening, the headmaster asked: "You said that Xie Yingxin and Zhao Kai appeared directly in the imperial capital of Qixia Kingdom at that time, and Xie Yingxin always carried the spiritual thoughts of Taoist Dingshan, right?"
"Yes, Master, the disciple is completely confirmed. The spiritual thoughts of the Dingshan Taoist priest appeared on the battlefield!"
The headmaster smiled, "This is enough. Since we are on the battlefield, the reason is with us."
Everyone continued to discuss, and gradually everyone became angry: You, Taoist Priest Dingshan, went to our territory to poach us, and you also want to participate in our war. You really think that the Xuanzhen Sect is a puppet!
Zhang Hao's treatment was also very satisfying. Not only did he kill the "traitor", but he also captured the mind of Taoist Master Dingshan. At this time, the Xuanzhen Sect took over, both in terms of doctrine and strength.
Absolutely proactive.
Then everyone began to wait quietly for the people from Xiaoyao Sect to come to the door.
Just as it was said, not long after Feng Zhiling finished speaking, the disciples of the mountain sect came to report, and the Taoist priest Guanyun of the Xiaoyao sect came to pay their respects.
Taoist priest Guanyun was obviously dressed up, with flowing sleeves and a carefree and carefree look. He held a plain whisk in his hand and had a faint but just right smile on his face - peaceful yet proud, distant yet not indifferent.
He is a true cultivator.
Taoist Master Guanyun walked gracefully into the Zixia Hall of the Xuanzhen Sect, walked directly to the headmaster of the Xuanzhen Sect, and bowed in a somewhat casual and free-spirited manner: "Guanyunzi of the Xiaoyao Sect, I would like to meet the headmaster of the Xuanzhen Sect, Hongxuanzi.
"
Hongxuanzi, the headmaster of Xuanzhen Sect, frowned, with a cold look in his eyes. He called her by name and bowed casually (arrogantly). The attitude of the other party was very bad!
But having said that, the relationship between the three holy places has always been open and covert. In the outside world, in public, everyone will laugh when they meet, but when they meet in private... then it's haha.
Hongxuanzi, the headmaster of Xuanzhen Sect, snorted: "Oh, it's Taoist Guanyun. I wonder why Taoist Guanyun is here?"
Taoist Master Guanyun hummed: "Fellow Taoist, don't pretend to be confused. What your Xuanzhen Sect has done well is to kill our Xiaoyao Sect. Not to mention Taoist Priest Dingshan's Taoist companions, you also imprisoned Taoist Priest Dingshan's spiritual thoughts, and
Making dolls...isn't something a decent person from a distinguished family should do!"
Hongxuanzi laughed happily: "It turns out that it is the spiritual thought of Taoist Master Dingshan. I thought it was some shady person who secretly came here to do some shameful things. We are not making puppets, we just want to
Grab some evidence. After you grab the evidence, you can’t find a way to seal it, so you can only seal it in the doll.”
Taoist Master Guanyun's face turned dark, and he told lies with his eyes open. If he wanted to seal a ray of spiritual thought, there were plenty of means, so why did he have to use a puppet?
But having said that, this time it was indeed the Xiaoyao Sect that was in the wrong, and Taoist Guanyun was unsure after all. He shouted forcefully: "Is the Xuanzhen Sect planning to control Taoist Dingshan through this!"
Hongxuanzi smiled: "Oh, it's meaningless for you to say that. Didn't I just say it? It's just to grab evidence. If you don't believe it, we can convene a public meeting in the three holy places to jointly bear witness.
how?"
When Taoist Master Guanyun heard this, he finally had to give in - he was still wrong after all. He said slowly: "You are the ones talking now, who knows what the situation was at that time. I want to confront the person involved.
You must have a disciple named Zhang Hao here."
Hongxuanzi nodded affirmatively: "Yes, there is this disciple. He was involved in killing Taoist Master Dingshan and his companions. Oh, he was only a young man in the foundation building stage. Oh, time is not forgiving,
A new generation replaces the old, and talented people emerge from generation to generation!"
Taoist Master Guanyun: ...I just asked if there is such a person. You can talk so much.
The masters of the Xuanzhen Sect around were all holding back their laughter. The headmaster was so incompetent - look, the one who killed your Xiaoyao Sect Dingshan Taoist Priest and Taoist Couple was a young man from our side who was in the foundation building period. Guanyun Taoist
Chang, please tell me what you think now!
Taoist Master Guanyun's face was livid, but he still persisted: "I don't believe it! I don't believe that a small foundation-building stage can actually threaten the divine transformation stage. I want to confront him face to face! There must be something I don't know!"
"Okay!" Qing Hongzi said leisurely, "Let the master of our law enforcement hall, Master Hong Zhenzi, accompany you.
Feng Zhiling, lead the way."
"Yes." Feng Zhiling responded, not caring about rest, and immediately set off with Hong Zhenzi, the leader of the Law Enforcement Hall.
Taoist Guanyun of the Xiaoyao Sect snorted and had to follow Hongzhenzi to the Kingdom of Qixia. In fact, Taoist Guanyun had already learned some information from Taoist Dingshan. But in a cautious spirit, plus this matter
It is also related to the reputation of Xiaoyao Sect, so we must go to the local area.
And the most serious thing is, if the Xuanzhen Sect really insists that Taoist Master Dingshan interferes in the war without authorization, then the Xuanzhen Sect can not return the ray of divine will, and even ask the Xiaoyao Sect to punish Taoist Dingshan.
Holy land has its own rules. The reason why holy land has a transcendent status is not only because it is powerful, but more importantly, it follows the rules and is respected. If the holy land does not follow the rules, how can it be respected by others?
Hong Zhenzi drove the flying boat, carrying Taoist Guanyun, and Feng Zhiling was flying like lightning. This time Feng Zhiling finally didn't have to fly by himself, and he even started to meditate - he couldn't speak anyway.
In the small flying boat, the three of them remained silent, and the atmosphere was very solemn.
The flying boat flew all the way, surpassing Baiyun, which aroused the attention and curiosity of countless Nascent Soul stage masters, but no one dared to catch up and ask. The auras of the two God Transformation stages on the flying boat were faintly angry.
The speed of the flying boat controlled by the God Transformation Stage was very fast. At sunrise the next day, it landed in Guangling City. With the light of the morning, everyone saw the ruins of Guangling City from the sky.
Hongzhenzi, the leader of the Xuanzhen Sect's Law Enforcement Hall, looked down silently, looking at the traces left after the explosion of three hundred tons of explosives, looking at the collapsed city walls, looking at the collapsed buildings, looking at the dried blood on the ground, the traces left after the bomb exploded
traces, etc.
Among the ruins, there are still troops from the Kingdom of Qixia cleaning up corpses and collecting wealth. On a temporarily arranged flat land outside the city, property, etc. are piled up on more than a dozen hills, including spiritual stones, spiritual materials, magical weapons, etc., classified into categories.
After a while, he said leisurely: "What a tragic smell!"
Then he turned around and asked Feng Zhiling: "Is this the place to kill the two gods?"
"Yes, Master." Feng Zhiling replied respectfully.
Hong Zhenzi frowned for a while and then frowned: "The whole city has been reduced to ruins. How many people will die?"
Feng Zhiling sighed leisurely: "At that time, there was only one God-Transformation Stage in the Qixia Kingdom. In order to kill two God-Transformation Stages in one fell swoop, we had to use a city as bait.
Therefore, there is not a single survivor in the entire city."
Taoist Guanyun next to him immediately caught the "trouble", "During the battle, you killed a whole city of people? Was it Liu Dingshan who did it? Or was it your Xuanzhen Cult?"
Feng Zhiling immediately said: "The army took action. During the battle, Liu Dingshan only attacked those at the Transformation stage and did not attack anyone below the Nascent Soul stage. Even if the Nascent Soul stage took the initiative to attack, Liu Dingshan only blocked the attack, but did not
Kill them."
"How could everyone in that city die? You are so cruel!"
Feng Zhiling was a little annoyed: "I respect you as a senior, please don't spit on others without investigation. Come on, I will take you to see Zhang Hao.
Let me remind you, don’t get angry; the spiritual consciousness of Master Dingshan was so angry that my junior brother almost collapsed."
(Vote, please don’t be so serious. You won’t vote just after 600 votes are cast. Cry to death...)