Chu Yi said with a smile: "I heard Governor Zhang mention the Celestial Master before. When I saw him today, it is really better to meet him than to be famous. The Celestial Master is so charming and worthy of being his direct descendant, the Celestial Master of the Dao Sect!"
Obviously Chu Yi and Zhang Daoling had a very harmonious opening. They walked into the living room, and after the guests and hosts took their seats, Zhang Daoling looked at Chu Yi curiously and said: "Zhang heard from fellow Taoist Zuo that His Highness was in Taoism."
It can be said that they have unique insights, and it is all thanks to His Highness that these two fellow Taoists are able to improve their cultivation."
Chu Yi waved his hand and said with a smile: "The Heavenly Master overestimated Chu. If the two Taoist priests did not have profound skills, even Chu's brilliant tongue would not be able to make the two Taoist priests gain anything.
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Stroking his beard, Zhang Daoling looked at Chu Yi with admiration. Zhang Daoling already knew everything about Chu Yi from Zhang Lu before coming here. In his heart, he still didn't quite believe Zhang Lu's description.
After all, Chu Yi's eunuch's origin made people have some doubts. Now looking at Chu Yi, Zhang Daoling found that Chu Yi was not as gentle and ruthless as those eunuchs as he imagined.
In the spacious back garden of the palace, several figures were sitting cross-legged. They were Zhang Daoling, Chu Yi, Yu Ji, Zuo Ci and others.
It can be said that almost all the best in the Taoist sects in the world are here, and at this time, Zhang Daoling and others all have their eyes on Chu Yi.
Chu Yi sat there steadily, preaching the Taoism he had learned from later generations.
These Taoist teachings are definitely groundbreaking in this era. For Taoist sages like Zhang Daoling, the triggering effect is definitely beyond anyone's imagination.
Zhang Daoling sat there cross-legged, his whole figure gradually becoming illusory, and the Taoist rhyme was flowing, as if his whole person was turning into a Tao.
It can be said that among everyone present, when it comes to the realm of Taoism, no one can compare with Zhang Daoling. If Zhang Daoling had not relied on enough Taoism behind him to resist Taoism, I am afraid that he would have already returned to heaven and earth.
Now Zhang Daoling has obviously understood something from the Taoism preached by Chu Yi, and has reflected that his own Taoism has undergone earth-shaking changes. Zhang Daoling, who has made great progress in Taoism, has not only resisted Taoism, but also has a tendency to completely control a Taoism.
Not only Zhang Daoling, but also Taoist Zixu, Zhang Lu, Zuo Ci and others also benefited a lot. However, compared to Zhang Daoling, these few people are obviously inferior. But just looking at Master Zixu, Zhang Lu and others
People's aura fluctuates, and if nothing unexpected happens, if they listen to Chu Yi's sermons for a few more times, the two of them may break through the bottleneck and step into the threshold of the Tianzhu realm.
Here Chu Yi discussed Taoism with Zhang Daoling and others, but good news came frequently in Yizhou.
With Zhang Ren being captured, checkpoints one after another could no longer stop the imperial army. Some of the city gate guards even chose Kaicheng to surrender without hesitation when the army arrived at the city.
After all, the hearts of the Han people are still there, but it is a little too early for Liu Yan to occupy the land of Yizhou and want to become king and hegemony.
If the world is in chaos and the people's hearts are turbulent, Liu Yan may be able to occupy the land of Sichuan and Shu by virtue of his status and strength. Unfortunately, the current situation is still in the imperial court, and Liu Yan's attempt to occupy the land of Sichuan and Shu and stand on his own is obviously unrealistic.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see this, so after the news of Zhang Ren's capture came back to Yizhou, the overall situation was actually decided.
The fact that Cao Cao led his army all the way into central Sichuan is proof of this. With the active surrender of those local aristocratic families, even if a very small number of Liu Yan's diehards tried to resist, they were already captured before they could take any action.
Those local noble families were captured and presented together with the city.
In just a few months, Cao Cao led the vanguard army to cross the steep city gates and appeared under the city of Chengdu.
Looking at the high city wall, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel filled with emotion. People say that Sichuan and Shu are dangerous. If you don't go to Sichuan and Shu, you might think that these are just exaggerations. However, after actually leading an army there, Cao Cao discovered that the so-called Sichuan and Shu
It is not an exaggeration to say that the dangerous land of Shu is easy to defend and difficult to attack.
If Liu Yan really has a group of loyal subordinates, to be honest, Cao Cao really doesn't have much confidence that he can conquer Sichuan.
Of course, the overall situation has been decided now. Tens of thousands of vanguard troops have appeared under the walls of Chengdu. Even Liu Yan, who has Tongtian, can only change the outcome of defeat.
On the city wall, Liu Yan, who was still very high-spirited and dominant half a year ago, now seems to have aged more than ten years all of a sudden, and even his hair has appeared on his temples.
No matter how you say it, Liu Yan is a member of the royal family, and those who can dominate an area are certainly not just ordinary people.
Historically, Liu Biao did not completely control the land of Jingxiang and several counties until his death, but Liu Yan easily controlled the land of Sichuan and Shu and passed it on to his descendants, which shows Liu Yan's ability.
Now Liu Yan is standing on the city wall, but there are only a few civil and military personnel beside him. All fools know that Liu Yan's situation is over. Facing the imperial army, the city of Chengdu may be breached at any time. At this time, he chooses to stand with Liu Yan
If so, even if you risk your own life, you still have to think about your family.
Zhang Ren was captured, and the only general Liu Yan could trust was Yan Yan. As for generals such as Meng Da, Wu Yi, and Li Yan, Liu Yan couldn't believe it.
Liu Yan believed that if given the chance, these people would definitely choose to tie themselves up and sacrifice them to Cao Cao without hesitation. Therefore, in the huge city of Chengdu, there were over a hundred generals, but the only one Liu Yan could trust was Yan Yan.
Looking at Cao Cao under the city, Liu Yan took a step forward and said loudly: "Cao Mengde, come forward and talk."
Cao Cao and Liu Yan were old acquaintances. After all, Cao Cao was relatively well-known in the capital, not to mention Liu Yan, who was a prominent figure in the capital.
Normally, Cao Cao looked up to Liu Yan, but now looking at Liu Yan's decrepit appearance, Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh.
If Liu Yan is like Liu Yu, even if he is as honest as Liu Biao, the imperial court will not treat these clan members badly.
But who made Liu Yan jump out to claim the throne first? In this case, Liu Yan's fate was actually doomed.
That is to say, Liu Yan is a member of the clan. Otherwise, if it were anyone else who dared to do what Liu Yan did, the imperial court would have already ordered the annihilation of nine of his clans. How could they only deprive Liu Yan of his identity and destroy him?
Demoted to common people.
Of course, for a figure like Liu Yan, once he was demoted from a high-ranking royal noble to a commoner, this gap in status alone was not something ordinary people could bear. It would be better to kill Liu Yan directly.
After patting his horse, Cao Cao urged his horse to take a few steps forward, raised his hands and saluted Liu Yan, "Cao Mengde has met Mr. Liu."
Liu Yan narrowed his eyes and looked at Cao Cao. After a while, he sighed and said to Cao Cao: "Cao Mengde, Liu has something to ask for."
Cao Cao was just stunned for a moment, glanced at Liu Yan with a complicated expression and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it directly, but if Cao can accept it, I will not disappoint you."
Liu Yan laughed loudly when he heard this and said: "Okay, as expected of Cao Mengde. With your words, Liu can feel at ease."
While speaking, Liu Yan looked at Cao Cao with a serious expression and said: "These people around Liu are not hostile to the imperial court. They are just helping Liu against the imperial court because of Liu. Therefore, Liu hopes that you, Cao Mengde, can report this."
The Ming court must not implicate them."
Cao Cao nodded slightly and said: "This matter is easy. The imperial court did not even pursue the envoy excessively, so naturally there will be no mass killings."
Liu Yan nodded and said: "There is also Zhang'er. The matter of self-reliance has nothing to do with Zhang'er. However, Zhang'er has been used to living a good life in rich and beautiful clothes. Suddenly it fell into dust. Liu only asks Cao Mengde that you can
Take care of them, not to make them rich or noble, but at least to be able to live in peace and contentment."
Liu Yan knew that although the court said it would not pursue him because of his status, it did not mean that no one would target the father and son.
He could have died instantly, but as his son, Liu Zhang might not have been able to live long if there was no one to take care of him.
Cao Cao obviously knew this, so when Liu Yan made such a request, he showed a bit of hesitation on his face, but soon, Cao Cao laughed and said: "Don't worry, sir, as long as Cao is here, you won't be worried."
Will allow others to harm Mr. Ling."
Liu Yan laughed loudly and said, "In this way, I can go there with peace of mind."
As he was speaking, Liu Yan suddenly pulled out the sword from his waist and swiped it towards his neck.
Yan Yan and the others standing next to Liu Yan had obviously guessed that Liu Yan was already determined to die, so they were not surprised by Liu Yan's actions, and there was only sadness in their eyes.
"Lord, wait a minute, the end is coming!"
Yan Yan also pulled out his sword and wiped his neck and fell next to Liu Yan. As for the other scribes, black blood flowed from the corners of their mouths. They straightened their clothes and sat cross-legged beside Liu Yan. They were gone.
breath.
Liu Zhang seemed to be frightened by all this. He sat there and cried bitterly.
As Liu Yan committed suicide, the city gate creaked slowly open, and Cao Cao waved his hand, and the army entered the city.
When Cao Cao led everyone up to the city tower and saw the corpses of Liu Yan and others lying on the tower, he sighed slightly and said: "Good luck collecting the corpses and transporting them to the capital."
Looking at the few people lying down beside Liu Yan, Cao Cao felt quite emotional. He thought that when Liu Yan became king and hegemony, there were many people who responded and hundreds of people who took refuge with Liu Yan came forward.
But only a few people went to the deceased together.
Yizhou was pacified, and the largest forces in the world that resisted the imperial court disappeared. As for some small local forces, they suddenly became obedient and did not dare to make the slightest movement, for fear that the imperial court would send a large army to suppress them.
Above the court hall.
When the news that Yizhou was recaptured reached the capital, all the officials were excited. No one expected that the Han Dynasty, which was originally on the verge of collapse, would regain its vitality. Looking at this situation, as long as nothing unexpected happens, the Han Dynasty will have no chance of continuing its national destiny for hundreds of years.
question.
But the eyes were looking at the figure who was sitting there, looking extremely low-key.
It was such a chamberlain who was not taken seriously by anyone at the beginning. In just a few years, he pulled the man who had fallen into the abyss back from the desperate situation and even brought him back to the right path.
Some veterans who were loyal to the Han Dynasty, no matter how much they despised Chu Yi in their hearts, now had to lament that although Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty was ridiculous in the past, the only thing he did right was to remove Chu Yi.
The great Han Dynasty held up the white jade pillars to the sky and the purple gold beams to the sea.
Without Chu Yi's sudden emergence, I am afraid that the Han Dynasty would have ended and become history.
When the world is peaceful, it is natural to reward the meritorious ministers and leave others alone. However, when facing Chu Yi, the court was in a dilemma because Chu Yi had already reached the point where he could not be sealed.
When it comes to rewarding Chu Yi, the court really can't think of how to award it. After all, Chu Yi is already a very human minister at this level. If he goes further, only the supreme person in the world will be worthy of Chu Yi.
Chu Yi presented a memorial, and all the civil and military officials in the court were confused by Chu Yi's request. It turned out that Chu Yi's statement in the memorial that he was willing to be rewarded by the court was turned into a request.
Building a large altar that reaches the sky. The altar is thousands of feet high and can be said to reach the sky. Such a large altar can be considered a big project even in a world with many powerful people. Even if it is carried out by a strong person in the army, it will take
It took a lot of effort to do it.
The officials who were worried about how to reward Chu Yi only regarded it as a step forward for Chu Yi to the court and the emperor. Many old officials secretly praised Chu Yi for understanding the overall situation and naturally agreed with Chu Yi's request. As for Chu Yi,
Although many people are very curious about building such a large altar that reaches the sky, curiosity is curiosity, and it is only right to issue an order and approve it as soon as possible.
Prince Chu's Mansion
All the staff in the palace gathered together. After all, Chu Yi, as the king of Chu, had the power to open the palace and establish government offices, and gathered together a group of civil and military talents that Chu Yi had gathered in the past few years.
Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Xun Yu and others all looked at Chu Yi sitting there with puzzled faces. Although they knew that the imperial court had no title for Chu Yi, they were not interested in Chu Yi's request to the imperial court to build a tower to the sky.
The big altar is still very curious.
After all, they couldn't understand why Chu Yi spent so much effort building a large altar to the sky for no reason. As for the outside world, it was rumored that this was Chu Yi's deliberate request in order to give the imperial court a step forward, but for these wise men
, but they didn’t believe it.
Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Xun Yu and others all looked at Chu Yi sitting there with puzzled faces. Although they knew that the imperial court had no title for Chu Yi, they were not interested in Chu Yi's request to the imperial court to build a tower to the sky.
The big altar is still very curious.
After all, they couldn't understand why Chu Yi spent so much effort building a large altar to the sky for no reason. As for the outside world, it was rumored that this was Chu Yi's deliberate request in order to give the imperial court a step forward, but for these wise men
