The whole world is paying attention to the meeting of the Yellow River.
For all countries that are interested in the Yellow River Meeting, the participants of the six major powers in the world are naturally the focus of attention.
But the world is so vast, not all countries have the intelligence capabilities to observe the world.
In a sense, intelligence capability itself is also a reflection of whether a country is strong or not.
Chen Zeqing of Qi State was able to know the combatants of Qin, Chu and Jingmu very well. Even down to the details of a certain battle, basically any information that had been revealed in front of others could be collected and restored... This in itself shows that Qi State
of strength.
For a national force like Zhuang State that is moving from a small country to a regional power, its military strength may have temporarily caught up to some extent, and its intelligence capabilities that pay attention to the world cannot be overcome in one step.
This requires a long period of construction.
In fact, a lot of Zhuang Guo’s information about various parts of the world came from Jing Guo or Yujing Mountain.
The current emperor Zhuang is an ambitious man, and the prime minister Zhuang is also very capable and devoted, so naturally he is not content with this.
But to be honest, with the current strength of Zhuang State, it is indeed difficult to spread the intelligence system to the Eastern Region.
The news that can be obtained a little faster is such as "Qi destroyed Yang. Ji Tu led the Qiu Sha army to fight, and Yang Jiande died for the country.", "Qi Xia fought at Jianfeng Mountain"...
In short, it’s all a rough approximation.
Compared to Jing Guo, the information Zhuang Guo received was definitely much simpler and much later.
Even among the Taoist kingdoms, Zhuang Guo was not the most obedient... Zhuang Chengqian was used to being ruthless back then, and now Zhuang Gaoxian is not a submissive person either.
Hence, in terms of intelligence assistance, Zhuang State also lagged behind the Tao vassal states.
In the past, Deputy Prime Minister Dong A was responsible for the intelligence work of Zhuang State.
After Dong Ah's death, there has been no replacement for the position of deputy prime minister who can shoulder the heavy responsibility.
As the last disciple he entrusted to him, Li Jianqiu has been helping to deal with government affairs. Now he is still handling some things together with Dong A's former staff.
This was supported by the Prime Minister Du Ruhui.
Mainly, of course, it is for the sake of a smooth transition of political affairs. Secondly, it is also a kind of remembrance of the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister, so as not to let him get away with it.
No matter what others say, Du Ruhui's regard for Dong A has never changed and he expects him to be the next prime minister... Both the government and the public are well aware of this.
Of course, it is impossible for Li Jianqiu and others to intervene in many important state affairs. Although the deputy prime minister has not been appointed again, the remaining deputy prime minister's powers and responsibilities are slowly being transferred.
However, during this transitional period, Li Jianqiu is currently in charge of Zhuang's intelligence outside the Western Territory.
It sounds like you have great powers and responsibilities, but that’s just saying it...
Because Zhuang State does not have any intelligence capabilities outside of the Western Region.
At this moment, Li Jianqiu was walking in the Cixin Hall.
This hall is where Emperor Zhuang Mingqi of Dazhuangren once handled government affairs. Perhaps out of memory, the current emperor often discusses matters in this hall.
Throughout the three generations of kings of the Zhuang Kingdom, it is true that only the benevolent emperor can be called "compassionate".
In terms of merit, Zhuang Taizu founded the country and established the country, and the present emperor defeated Qiang Yong and expanded the territory. They are all dazzling.
But to be disrespectful...the people's hearts are always open to the Emperor Huairen.
After the eunuch serving in the palace announced the news, Li Jianqiu walked into the palace.
His peach branches are tied outside the palace, so at this moment, his left waist is empty, and a piece of green jade hangs on his right waist.
When he entered the palace, Emperor Zhuang was discussing something with his country.
Li Jianqiu followed the rules and did not listen carefully.
Speaking of diligence, except for the period when he deliberately hid in the palace, the current emperor is indeed not inferior to anyone.
In terms of his literary and military skills, he can be regarded as a "hero". It is indeed his own hands that raised the status and influence of the Zhuang Kingdom.
"Jianqiu is here?" Emperor Zhuang looked at Li Jianqiu and smiled: "What's the report?"
Du Ruhui also put down the file in his hand and looked over gently. Apart from Emperor Zhuang, he was the only one who could take a seat in the Cixin Hall.
Dong A's entrusted behavior before his death made the current high-level officials of Zhuang State think highly of Li Jianqiu.
Let him participate in the competition for quotas in the Yellow River Club before, which is proof of this.
However, it will take a lot of time and effort to reach the level of Dong A. It is absolutely impossible to take over the position of deputy prime minister now.
The next job that Du Ruhui arranged for Li Jianqiu was actually the position of a city lord in Yongchang County, north of the Qichang Mountains. If he could bring peace to the people, his future would be limitless.
Dong A also returned from "experience" as the dean of the City Taoist Academy, and then rose to the top and sat on the position of deputy prime minister.
The lord of a city and the dean of the city's Taoist academy are of equal rank, but when their strengths are equal, the status of the city lord is higher.
Li Jianqiu’s starting point is already stronger than Dong A’s.
Now the disciples are carrying on the late master’s legacy, following the old path of the dead master, and jointly participating in the great cause of prospering the Zhuang Kingdom. It will be a good story in the future.
This matter will not be formally raised until all affairs of the Vice Prime Minister's Office have been handed over. However, his private expectations for Li Jianqiu are also evident from this.
In the current Zhuang country, there is a gap in the powerful people in the outer building who hope that the gods will come...but there are actually some talents in the younger generation.
Since he was appointed as the Minister of Liquor in the National Highway College, he had high hopes for Fu Baosong, a student of the National Highway College.
Because of Dong A's support before his death, the Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department and Du Ruhui himself both valued Li Jianqiu.
Zhu Weiwo was unanimously favored by all the senior officials, but Dong A did not approve of it very much. After Zhu Weiwo's treason, Dong A's vision became more convincing.
Then there is Duan Li, the commander-in-chief of Jiujiang Xuanjia, who almost regards Du Yehu as his own son. However, given his current state, his words do not carry much weight.
He Ba Dao, the commander-in-chief of the White Feather Army, had no time to find a successor.
General Huangfu Duanming never showed any preference, nor did he have any particularly promising heirs. He only followed the orders of the king.
In addition, more people, including the monarch, may be looking forward to Lin Zhengren.
The younger generation of Zhuang State may be the ones who will stand tall in the future. Of course, Du Yehu among them can probably be ignored. Not just because the people who support him have lost their weight...
Hearing Emperor Zhuang's question, Li Jianqiu bowed and said: "I have compiled a list of noteworthy opponents in the Yellow River Meeting. In addition to the information given by Jingguo, there are also some summaries of our own."
Speaking, he handed over a brochure.
Emperor Zhuang took it, looked at it, and praised: "It's not easy."
It is indeed not easy. In the list submitted by Li Jianqiu, in addition to the participants of the six major powers, there are also countries such as Wei, Xia, Qu, and He.
Although most of the information is incomplete and is basically limited to names and cultivation levels, given the intelligence strength of Zhuang State outside the Western Region, there is really nothing to blame for being able to sort it out to this extent.
Li Jianqiu said: "Jianqiu dare not fail to do his job with all his heart."
Emperor Zhuang glanced at it casually, and was about to hand it to Du Ruhui, but his hand paused.
There was no expression on his face, as if he asked casually: "Is this Jiang Wang from Qi State born in a village?"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Li Jianqiu also had no expression: "Based on Jing Guo's information, this person should be my junior disciple when he was at Maple Forest City Taoist Academy."
"Oh, interesting." Emperor Zhuang said lightly, but still showed no emotion. He just handed the information booklet to Du Ruhui: "Take a look at it, Prime Minister."
Du Ruhui took it calmly and said: "Jianqiu has worked hard, go down and rest first. You have just opened the inner palace, you must live a good life and consolidate your realm, don't ignore it."
"Thank you for your concern." Li Jianqiu saluted Emperor Zhuang again: "I will retire."
Then he turned around and left the Hall of Compassion.
After his thin back disappeared outside the palace, Du Ruhui did not talk about what was in the intelligence book first, but said casually: "Dong A did not hide the matter from Maplewood City from him. Between country and family
, he has made the right choice."
Zhuang Gao
Escape from the situation?”
Du Ruhui is such a smart man. He mentioned Li Jianqiu just because he was worried that the emperor would get into trouble because of it. Just mentioning it once is enough. After considering the Sacred Heart of Freedom, repeating it repeatedly would easily bore the emperor.
At this time, he followed the topic and said: "It should be that he has a hidden identity, or in other words, hidden strength. He is now participating in the Yellow River Meeting with the inner realm cultivation level, so when he left Maplewoods City, he must have been in Wusheng
Before the Indestructible Formation was fully activated, our attention was focused on White Bone Dao at that time, so we ignored this person."
This inference is very simple, because it is impossible for a monk in the Neifu Realm to break out of the Inanimation and Indestruction Formation.
Du Ruhui continued: "Before, I inferred that there was someone alive in Maple Forest City, and this person killed Dong A. Now it seems that it should be Jiang Wang."
Zhuang Gaoxian only said: "If it was him who killed Prime Minister Dong, then he must know the truth about Maplewood City."
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry." Du Ruhui, of course, knew his emperor's student very well, and said slowly: "The battle in Maplewood City was your campaign to wipe out the evil cult. We, the entire country of Zhuang, worked together to defeat the evil god's conspiracy to come to the world. Although there are certain
Sacrifice, but also completely wiped out the Bone Path after this battle...
Even if this Jiang Wang can now participate in the Yellow River Conference, compete with the geniuses of other countries, and have the support of Qi State, it will not be enough to influence the nature of the incident in Maplewood City. That incident has passed, and it has passed forever."
Zhuang Gaoxian naturally knew this truth, but asked again: "Can we find out the details of this Jiang Wang now? Is he a native of Zhuang State? What is his hidden identity in Zhuang State?"
Du Ruhui smiled bitterly: "Maplewood City is completely gone. Even if it is taken back from the Netherworld Gap now, Jiang Wang can't find any evidence to prove the so-called truth. And similarly, the most we can do is from people who have been in contact with him.
With some simple information from his mouth, it was impossible to find out his hidden identity at that time."
The existence of Jiang Wang can certainly be confirmed. When the Three Cities discussed Taoism, many people from other cities got to know Jiang Wang, especially the monks from Sanshan City.
In addition, Li Jianqiu also had some contact with Jiang Wang.
But to dig deeper clues and know the truth about why and how he was able to escape Maplewood City is nothing more than a dream.
Maplewood City was completely destroyed. Nothing was left...
"Maplewood City, Maplewood City..." Zhuang Gaoxian repeated the two sentences softly, thought for a while, and suddenly asked: "Is that Du Yehu still reliable?"
Du Ruhui sighed: "Not everyone can make a choice between family and country. Dong A and Li Jianqiu are rare. I don't know General Du Yehu, so I can't distinguish between them for Your Majesty."
When it comes to Maplewood City matters, between Li Jianqiu and Du Yehu, he can only protect Li Jianqiu.
He was Dong A’s last disciple, inherited his everlasting magical powers, inherited Dong A’s ideals, and carried his trust. He valued Li Jianqiu both in public and in private.
The information about the Yellow River Meeting that both of them have read is now on file.
Zhuang Gaoxian picked up the information booklet, handed it over casually, and ordered: "Give this information intact to Lin Zhengren so that he can think about it."
Naturally, a young eunuch came forward, took the book with both hands, and hurried away.
Zhuang Gaoxian smiled at Du Ruhui: "Since Lin Zhengren has an appointment with Gu, I will see what results he can achieve in the Yellow River Meeting this time."
“I don’t dare to live up to His Majesty’s expectations.” Du Ruhui said.
Zhuang Gaoxian sighed suddenly and then continued the previous topic: "General Du Yehu climbed to Suolong Pass first. He is a lonely warrior and a hero of the country."
He said: "You have to be decent."
This is the ending for Du Yehu...
As for suicide, death by drunkenness, or recurrence of old injuries... I think the last way to die is the most honorable.
At the Zhuang Yong battlefield, Zhuang Gaoxian announced to Du Yehu that Du Yehu was not there. But at that time, Zhuang Gaoxian did not care about Du Yehu's rudeness at all. He called him a strong man and said not to criticize him harshly.
He has no shortage of means to be a wise king.
At this time, if Du Yehu is even a little unstable, he will not allow this person to continue to hold military power. At the same time, he will not allow this person with a certain foundation in the army to leave Zhuang State.
This is also the heart of the emperor.
So, if nothing unexpected happens, Du Yehu's fate is doomed at this time.
In fact, Zhuang Gaoxian still doesn't know about the friendship between Du Yehu and Jiang Wang. Once he knows, he probably won't be "respectable" anymore.
Du Ruhui thought about it, but in the end he did not persuade him. He just said: "Old minister, let someone make arrangements."
“Teacher, you make the arrangements yourself.” Zhuang Gaoxian looked at him: “I don’t trust leaving this matter to others.”
Du Ruhui was about to respond.
Suddenly, a guard in front of the palace came quickly and shouted: "Your Majesty! Duan Li, the commander-in-chief of Jiujiang Xuanjia, conspired to commit treason and was captured by Du Yehu himself. He is now being held outside the palace gate!"
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Zhuang Gaoxian raised his eyebrows and raised his murderous intention.
Du Ruhui was also very upset: "What did you say?!"
The loyalty of Duan Li, the commander-in-chief of Jiujiang Xuanjia, is known throughout the country.
He and the commander of the White Feather Army, He Ba Dao, fought tooth and nail to hold back Li Ying, Marquis of Chengde of Yong State, on the Zhuang Yong battlefield. This created an opportunity for Emperor Zhuang to kill Han Yin, the Supreme Emperor of Yong State.
After this battle, He Ba died with his sword and Duan Li was deposed.
This glorious deed is known to everyone in the Zhuang Kingdom.
How could such a loyal and brave person commit treason?
How can one commit treason?
The guard in front of the palace who reported the news was kneeling on the ground, very frightened.
Fortunately, Du Ruhui quickly calmed down his emotions and asked directly: "Which door is it at?"
“North…North Gate!” the guard in front of the palace replied.
Looking up again, the Prime Minister and His Majesty the King were gone.
As the emperor and prime minister, you should always pay attention to your manners. After all, it is an example for the subjects of Zhuang State.
When is it not calm and dignified?
In the past, when Zhuang State was weak, Du Ruhui often moved south and north, relying on his magical power so far away that he could serve as multiple people.
Now that Zhuang Yong has shown great authority in the first battle, he has rarely been in such a hurry.
But no matter what.
Du Yehu, who personally carried Duan Li outside Zhuang Wang's palace, finally saw Emperor Zhuang again.
…
…
Du Yehu, with his bearded face, strong muscles and rough appearance, undoubtedly fits people's idea of a strong man.
At this moment...
At this moment, Duan Li was holding Duan Li in one hand and standing silently outside the Zhuang Palace.
It is undoubtedly painful.
Compared with Duan Li who was still struggling, his expression looked even more desperate.
When Du Ruhui stepped forward, the figure of the Lord of Zhuang Kingdom appeared outside the North Palace Gate.
The officers and soldiers of the White Feather Army guarding the palace gate all held their breaths and concentrated.
Du Ruhui only looked at Duan Li at first glance. The old Prime Minister's eyes were a little sad.
“Why?” he asked.
Duan Li's throat was sealed by Du Yehu's real energy, so he couldn't make a sound before.
Du Ruhui lowered his voice with some anger: "Let him speak!"
Du Yehu then let go of his hand and let Duan Li fall to the ground.
Duan Li was not tied up. He was a cripple and did not need to be tied up at all. He could not cause any harm to the Prime Minister or Emperor Zhuang. This is why Zhuang Gaoxian and Du Ruhui never thought that he would treason.
reason.
Wouldn’t it be good for a person who has no future to speak of to enjoy wealth and wealth from now on?
Having lost all his cultivation, where can he go? If he encounters a ferocious beast anywhere, he will be responsible for it.
Duan Li asked: "Why?"
He looked at Du Ruhui and the king of Zhuang State behind Du Ruhui, and said with a smile: "You actually asked me why?"
"General Duan." Du Ruhui shook his head: "I hope this is not true."
Duan Li glanced at Du Yehu bitterly, but Du Yehu stood there lifelessly and did not speak.
So he turned around again and said with a smile: "No, this is true. I brought Yongchang County's defense map, I brought the military spy roster, I brought all the core secrets of Jiujiang Xuanjia...
"
He said sternly: "I will take them all to Yong Kingdom!"
All these things Duan Li mentioned are in the hands of a palace guard at this moment.
Along with this is a storage box that was almost damaged. Judging from the traces, Duan Li should have wanted to destroy it when he was caught, but was stopped in time...
The person who could stop this was naturally Du Yehu.
There are both witnesses and physical evidence, which is probably why Duan Li did not deny it at this time, but was rather afraid of being scalded by boiling water.
But even though he could see it clearly, Du Ruhui still found it very difficult to accept it.
He looked at Duan Li with a sad expression: "General Duan, I didn't expect that, I didn't expect..."
He said angrily: "Your Majesty, haven't you been kind enough to me?"
"Although you have been deposed, you have not lost your position. You are still the commander-in-chief of Jiujiang Xuanjia. You will be given clothes and armor, and your salary will be increased by 30%! Do you know that His Majesty is still discussing with me today to grant you the position of earl?
!”
If it were Duan Li in the past, he would have burst into tears at this meeting.
But now he just wants to laugh.
Is it a kind act to deceive a subordinate and send him to die?
The position has not been lost, but the real power has been stripped away in the name of "maintaining the body", hasn't it?
Give me clothes and armor? I am already a useless person. What can I do if I put on the clothes and armor given by you? Are you going to draw a knife to He's grave?
As for the so-called negotiation of the position of earl, why didn't you, Du Ruhui, just open your mouth? Who the hell knows whether you have discussed it or not?
The national war has been over for so long, and now we are talking about conferring a knighthood! Do you think I have always been so stupid?
Duan Li wanted to laugh wildly and curse, but as expected...he was speechless.
Not only was he speechless, he also lowered his head deeply.
And the tears have rolled down involuntarily!
It seems that you will only regret it if you go astray, and you will be extremely ashamed!
Du Ruhui turned around and continued the drama alone.
The Prime Minister of Dazhuang prostrated himself before the king and said mournfully: "Duan Li has served the country all his life, but he was confused for a moment! Although he has committed an unpardonable crime, I kneel down and ask your majesty to leave his body intact, and at the same time cover up this matter. Don't
Damage his posthumous reputation!"
His Majesty the King of Dazhuang sighed deeply: "The Prime Minister is so sad, how can I remain indifferent? He agreed to this memorial. Although no titles will be given anymore, the title will not be taken away from him during his lifetime. Even if Zhuang and Yong are fighting side by side on the battlefield,
Once... this friendship is over!"
“Old minister, I thank you for your kindness!” Du Ruhui kowtowed deeply.
Then he stood up, casually pulled out the sword of a palace guard, walked a few steps in front of Duan Li, half knelt down, half supported the person, and stabbed him through the heart!
This series of movements is crisp and neat, and has a sharp beauty.
He is the prime minister of a country, with his majesty and magnanimity. But when the country needs him to be an executioner, he can be more like an executioner than any executioner...
At this moment, he hugged Duan Li and patted his back as a final farewell to him.
Then let go and stand up.
The black hair is meticulously styled, without any wavering.
Duan Li's body, which had lost all vitality, fell limply to the ground.
No one knows what Duan Li was thinking at the end of his life.
Perhaps... I really regret it!
Only, only Du Yehu knows.
He knew that this man who fell limply on the ground like a dead dog must have shouted in his heart Du Yehu, you swore an oath before he died!
So there were tears in Du Yehu's eyes and he couldn't stop them.
He did not draw his sword to strike at Du Ruhui, as he had exhausted all his restraint.
He really couldn't contain his sadness anymore.
Fortunately, Duan Li said that sadness is not a problem. The more sincere the emotion, the less of a problem it is.
What else did Duan Li say?
Du Yehu thought and thought, and finally remembered.
In the midst of the abyss of hatred and pain, I remembered... the general's instructions.
"ah!!"
Du Yehu suddenly roared loudly, his eyes filled with tears: "I, Du Yehu, a good man, cannot have both loyalty and righteousness! How can I survive in this world!?"
He pulled out his sword and cut his own neck with his backhand!
This knife was very hard and fast, leaving no room for any chance.
He was really determined to die and wanted to commit suicide outside the Zhuang Palace!
The saber cut into the neck more than halfway, and the blood flowed like a waterfall!
Then, he was grabbed by a hand.
The hand of Zhuang Gaoxian, Emperor of Zhuang Kingdom.
He kept watching indifferently until Du Yehu's sword really cut down and he was really going to die in the next breath, then he took action to stop the sword.
Zhuang Gaoxian grabbed Du Yehu's saber with his right hand, pulled it gently, and brought the saber back.
At the same time, he gently brushed his left hand to stop Du Yehu's spurting blood and heal the wound on his neck.
“Confused!” he shouted angrily.
With this angry look, you can immediately see the power of the emperor.
It seemed that Du Yehu’s cruel desire to die was subdued.
The man stood there stunned, at a loss, with tears still in his eyes.
Du Ruhui couldn't help but praise in his heart, he is a true tiger general! He is truly righteous and brave!
Zhuang Gaoxian had already taken off the knife from Du Yehu's hand, glared at him, and said, "You have captured traitors for the country. You are a loyal and righteous man of the country. How can you be content with it? The country does not raise tiger warriors just to watch."
You kill yourself with a sword! Even if a brave general like you is going to die, you should die on the battlefield and deserve your merits! Instead of dying here... just to make people laugh!"
Du Yehu still gritted his teeth and remained silent.
Du Ruhui knew that this was a man who was not good at words. So he took a few steps forward and said earnestly: "There are big and small righteousnesses. I know that General Duan treats you well, but before the country's justice, no selfish thoughts can be tolerated. You today
Capturing thieves for the country is what a man does. It is a matter of great loyalty and righteousness. How can it be that loyalty and righteousness are not balanced? I had a good relationship with General Duan in the past, but today I killed him with my own hands. Should I commit suicide like you?
Is that why?"
Du Yehu still remained silent, but looked up at him with mixed emotions in his eyes.
Du Ruhui sighed, reached out and patted him on the shoulder: "Good man. I think General Duan is alive in heaven, and he doesn't want you to die like this. He told me more than once during his lifetime that he wanted to deliver Jiujiang Xuanjia to
you……"
The old Prime Minister stopped here and sighed: "His reputation after his death also needs you to protect it."
This sentence seems to have convinced Du Yehu.
"Prime Minister, Your Majesty." Du Yehu's voice was frighteningly hoarse. He didn't know whether it was because of the pain in his heart or because his throat had just been cut off and reconnected, making it inconvenient to speak.
He said: "The wild tiger is rude."
The leader of Zhuang Kingdom looked at him with the tolerance that a sage emperor should have: "A real man is not strict with trivial matters. I have seen your true nature and have never seen you disrespectful."
Du Yehu lowered his head and said hoarsely: "I...I don't know what to say."
"There is no need to say anything more." Zhuang Gaoxian said in a broad voice: "Go back and rest, and recuperate your energy. The country still needs you, Jiujiang Xuanjia still needs you, and there are many things waiting for you to do."
"I..." Du Yehu glanced at Duan Li's body again, and the pain in his eyes was undeniable: "I would like to bury Duan Li."
Zhuang Gaoxian only said: "That's right!"
The magnanimous performance of the Lord of Zhuang State today will inevitably be heard by every minister.
You are truly a wise king!
Du Yehu walked over slowly, picked up Duan Li's body, and glanced at the knife in Zhuang Gaoxian's hand.
This result is rude.
Zhuang Gaoxian didn't care, and just said warmly: "This sword hurts the master, and its use is unknown. Don't use it again. Go back to Gu's inner treasury and choose a sword of your own."
The palace guards and White Feather Army officers present were all envious.
This man is so favored by Your Majesty!
Du Yehu thought for a while, hugged Duan Li and lowered his head: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Hand without saying anything else, he hugged Duan Li’s body and left the Zhuang Palace.
Wait until the burly figure carrying the corpse goes away.
Du Ruhui said politely: "Old minister, congratulations to Your Majesty!"
“Oh?” Zhuang Gao
Du Ruhui followed behind and said: "Your Majesty just lost a long-time general and gained a tiger minister! It can be seen that the destiny is in the village and will not let me decline!"
Zhuang Gaoxian stopped for a long time before sighing: "Thanks to you, teacher."