0p0 Chapter 215: Confucian Immortal Advises Xiaoli, Emperor Enshi Yunzhou Hou
Chapter 215: Confucian Immortal Advises Xiaoli, Emperor Enshi Yunzhou Hou
Lingnan, the secret land of bamboo sea.
The winter rain stopped drizzling, and the hundred or so green bamboos that were cut down by Baili Dongjun stood out particularly in the peach forest wrapped in red and pink.
Gu Chen's face showed some fatigue, but he was still very pleased to see that his beloved disciple had made some progress in cultivation.
"Master, I'll help you go back and rest!"
Baili Dongjun held Gu Chen's arm and said softly.
Gu Chen smiled slightly: "It's okay, I just consumed some internal energy, I just need to rest for a while."
Baili Dongjun glanced at the green bamboo and said shyly:
"Master, this..."
Gu Chen waved his sleeves, and the peach petals covered with raindrops suddenly rolled up from the ground, covering the scattered green bamboos tightly.
When Baili Dongjun blinked and looked again, there was no cut green bamboo.
But the peach tree with a trunk diameter of four or five feet reappeared, and the scattered petals fell in the wind, a scene that seemed both real and illusory...
Wen Yanzhao looked at the restored peach tree and sighed:
"Sir, you are indeed the best illusionist in the world. You can create Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms with just one stroke!"
Baili Dongjun wrinkled his nose:
"Master, I also want to learn your illusion technique. When will you teach me?"
Gu Chen raised his hand and rubbed Baili Dongjun's little head:
"When your cultivation level is on par with Master, I will naturally teach you illusion techniques."
The three of them returned to the thatched cottage under the Phoenix Paulownia tree. Dongjun cooked wine, Yanzhao made tea, and Ruxian played the zither.
After the rain stopped, the only sound in the bamboo forest was the rustling of falling phoenix tung leaves, except for the occasional rustling sound caused by the wind.
The three masters and apprentices cooked wine and made tea, enjoying a rare leisure time.
The wine glass was empty and then full, full and then empty; the tea cup was cold and then hot, then hot and then cold, until the young man's cheeks flushed and the Confucian immortal's face was radiant and joyful...
"Dong Jun, you need to return to Mr. Li. The sooner you go back, the better."
Gu Chen saw Baili Dongjun's face flushed slightly and said softly.
Baili Dongjun was startled and said sadly:
"No, I want to stay with my master and not go anywhere!"
Gu Chen looked relieved, and was a little dazed as he looked at Baili Dongjun who had grown up in front of him.
The boy's temperament and personality haven't changed at all, and he is still the same as the boy who accidentally stumbled into the peach forest.
Gu Chen looked towards the west and said slowly:
"Your cousin has many things he hasn't told you, but I've heard them all. The world is about to change, and perhaps even the dynasty will face a change."
"Dong Jun, you must acquire unique skills to ensure your future safety. Your current cultivation level is far from enough to stand proudly in the world!"
"The future of the Baili clan still needs you to explore!"
Baili Dongjun looked at Wen Yanzhao in surprise:
"Master, what is my cousin hiding?"
Gu Chen smiled slightly:
"I believe that when the time comes, he will definitely tell you. What you will do then is up to you two brothers."
Wen Yanzhao also nodded immediately:
"Xiao Baili, you just need to keep practicing and getting stronger, and I will leave the rest to you, your cousin!"
Baili Dongjun said thoughtfully:
"Is Emperor Tai'an going to use his old tricks again? To treat our Baili family like he did to Brother Yun's family back then?"
"Cousin, if this is really the case, the Zhenxi Marquisate will be in trouble. Tell me quickly!"
Gu Chen pressed Baili Dongjun's shoulders:
"Dong Jun, the situation is far from serious. The initiative now lies in the hands of your grandfather."
"Tomorrow morning, you will set off with Yan Zhao. Let him escort you to Mr. Li's location. Your cousin will make all the other arrangements. Remember that?"
Baili Dongjun shook his head calmly:
"No, Master, I want to take you back to Qiandong City, back to our original courtyard!"
Gu Chen sighed softly, "Silly disciple, from the moment the world knows that my master is still alive, there's no going back..."
"I am old, barely surviving on the pill Yan Zhao gave me earlier and half a cup of medicinal wine I brewed myself."
"The climate in Lingnan is pleasant, I'm quite used to it, and I don't want to travel thousands of miles again..."
"Dong Jun, when our country is stable, if you miss your master, you can always come back, okay?"
The boy spoke slowly, but tears started to flow first.
Baili Dongjun nodded heavily:
"Okay, Dongjun will definitely listen to Master!"
……
Tianqi City, Da Nei, Pingqing Palace.
Civil officials and military generals were stationed on both sides.
Xiao Chongjing was in unusually good spirits. After drinking the medicine, he paced back and forth in the hall.
In addition to the aforementioned Palace Commander Mu Liuyun and Yingzong Yi Bu, there were also the Governor Lu Tingen who came from Yunzhou thousands of miles away, the Minister of Revenue Gao Shuyi, the head of the seven censors of the Censorate Xu Wei, and the Minister of War Zhang Taiyue, a total of six people.
Except for Yi Bu, the leader of the Shadow Sect, all of these six people are important officials in charge of Beili's laws, money, food, and military horses.
Xiao Chongjing, dressed in a black dragon robe, stood in the middle of the crowd with a faint smile on his face:
"My dear ministers, you are all here. Seeing you is very comforting!"
"Beili was founded over a hundred years ago, and it has been thirteen years since it was passed to me. During these thirteen years, I have worked tirelessly day and night, not daring to slack off even for a moment!"
"Even so, internal and external troubles continue. I haven't had a good night's sleep in the past thirteen years..."
When Xiao Chongjing said this, he paused, and the two Shangshufu officers below immediately echoed:
"Your Majesty is a rare wise ruler throughout history. It is truly a blessing for Beili and the world!"
However, Lu Tingen only clasped his fists and saluted calmly without saying a word. But when his eyes passed over the two ministers, he snorted.
Xiao Chongjing did not notice this detail. He sat on the dragon throne in the middle, picked up a handkerchief to wipe the corner of his lips, and then glanced at the people sitting there.
Although the civil and military officials under the imperial steps appeared respectful and obedient on the surface, they all had their own plans in secret.
Yi Bu from the Shadow Sect controls the spies and guards inside and outside the Apocalypse City. Although his power is the smallest compared to the others, his importance is more than just guarding Apocalypse.
He was determined to marry Yi Wenjun to Prince Jingyu, thereby climbing up the royal family.
Xiao Chongjing was very clear about this, and he arranged the marriage for him last year.
Lu Tingen, the governor of Yunzhou who had just arrived, was obviously the most powerful among all the people and the one who could most influence the overall situation.
The hundreds of thousands of fierce border troops under his command can be said to be only able to barely fight against the Pofeng Army of the Zhenxi Marquis Mansion.
Although Xiao Chongjing has been intentionally or unintentionally ignoring him over the years, he still has to rely on him to charge into battle at critical moments.
The other ministers and censors were all civil servants, who only had to collect money and grain and mobilize troops. They did not have their own troops and power, and did not need Xiao Chongjing to check and balance them.
Sure enough, Xiao Chongjing first looked at Lu Tingen:
"General Lu has guarded the southern border for many years and has made great contributions. The journey is long and the sky is high, so you don't usually have the opportunity to come to Tianqi City. This time, I must reward you well!"
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