Wulin martial arts hegemony record

Chapter 159 The Conspiracy of Beiyan Wulin

Emperor Taixiang understood, and he asked humbly: "Sir, how can we make this dog turn back into a wolf again without doing evil?"

Mr. Zhao didn't answer directly, but said calmly: "The reason why Da Zhou's martial arts is the best in the world is because it has a long history and vast culture. Countless martial arts people learn from the experience of the predecessors, and learn from the classics of the sages. Gaining comprehension, it is in this way that it has been passed down from generation to generation, and there is today's martial arts sect that is flourishing in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Those barbarians thrived and died quickly, and some of them didn't even have writing, so how could there be advanced martial arts.Even if there are a few sects in their territory, most of them were established by Wulin people who migrated from the Central Plains.In the past, although the barbarians regarded these sects as heterogeneous, due to the vast land and sparse population, and those sects were mostly built in dangerous places, the two sides did not communicate with each other, and they could basically maintain peace. The barbarians have shown the importance of the martial arts people, and of course they will attract attention.

Especially Beiyan, when Prime Minister Murong Wei was in power, he resorted to threats and lures to force—”

Mr. Zhao hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice: "Penglai Sect, Wanmatang, Changbai Sword Sect, Yinshan Sect, Flying Wolf Fort, King Kong Sect... and other sects in Beiyan territory work for them. They often ask these sects not only to win but also to see blood when they compete in martial arts. In order to gain the attention of the barbarians and obtain more resources, the disciples of these sects often do not hold back their hands in fights, and even fight with their lives. The martial arts competition in Dazhou was just a matter of habit, I believe that after returning to Beiyan, these martial arts people will be greatly praised by the Lord of Beiyan..."

After hearing these words, Emperor Taixiang thought deeply.

"However, although Beiyan began to pay attention to Wulin people in the past, they still found it difficult to get rid of the old habits of the barbarians. They regarded Wulin people as aliens, drove them like cattle and sheep, but did not improve their status, and did not give them a chance to be promoted to the court, so The martial arts forces in Beiyan have been developing slowly.

However, this situation has changed since the Lord of Northern Yan destroyed Murong Wei's clan and seized power.Just in the past half a year or so, I heard that he held two public banquets for all the heads of martial arts sects in Beiyan, bestowed titles on them, gave their sects large fiefdoms and a lot of money, and even gave their sects The outstanding disciples were transferred to serve in the Northern Yannan Army..."

Speaking of this, Mr. Zhao's eyes became complicated: "...the Lord of Beiyan will also promote Dongfang Xiong, the son of Dongfang Sheng, the former head of the Penglai School who helped him destroy Murongwei's clan, to the commander of the Imperial Army, and pay homage to him. Dongfang Xiong’s master—an old man named Yang Zhengqia was the national teacher, and all the Beiyan ministers who opposed him were either demoted or imprisoned, which shows the determination of the Beiyan ruler to use martial arts people..."

Cao Zhong interjected: "Your Majesty, according to the information that our Longwei obtained from Beiyan, this Beiyan master named Yang Zhengqia has a disability and is not good at walking, but his martial arts are extremely high, so he easily defeated him." All the heads who went to the Beiyan state banquet made them worship. However, he never revealed his identity to others, and Longwei has not found out his origin so far."

"Old Cao, I have already read the secret document sent back by Longwei." Emperor Taixiang replied to the old eunuch, then looked at Mr. Zhao, and said with a solemn expression: "Sir, I understand what you mean. The martial arts factions in my Great Zhou Dynasty have indulged in ease, but the Lord of Northern Yan has broken the stereotypes and started to reuse martial arts people. The strength of his domestic martial arts is catching up... As you said before, sir, the ambition of the Lord of Northern Yan It's really not small!"

"Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much." Cao Zhong said in relief, "Even if Beiyan starts to double the use of martial arts people now, the strength of Beiyan's martial arts is still far behind that of my Dazhou, and it is impossible to catch up with us in a short time." Your Majesty, you have enough time to eliminate the existing ills of the Great Zhou Wulin and allow it to flourish again."

Mr. Zhao looked at Cao Zhong and said, "Xiao Cao is right. Beiyan's current martial arts strength is really not enough compared to my big Zhou. If we want to catch up, it will definitely not be possible in a short time. "

The old eunuch is over 60 years old. As the commander of the Dragon Guards, he has a high status in the inner court. Mr. Zhao actually called him "Xiao Cao", but he just showed a helpless smile, without any look of anger.

"However, Beiyan Martial Arts' own strength is not strong, but it can be supplemented by us Da Zhou." Mr. Zhao changed the subject and said with emphasis: "I heard that this time the martial arts exchange meeting with Beiyan was very successful. It was grand, and many martial arts people came to the capital to watch it. I also heard that Beiyan's mission was very luxurious, especially the ten martial arts people who competed on the field. Everyone was riding a BMW and carrying a sword. Wearing gorgeous official uniforms, followed by two beautiful maids, before they went to the game, Beiyan envoys not only loudly announced their names and sects to the audience, but also their official positions in Beiyan, One is even the son-in-law of the current king...

I believe that all this has greatly shocked the martial arts people of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Even if the best disciples of the various sects enjoy the salary of the imperial court, they will never be able to enter the court as officials and enjoy the glory like these martial arts people from Beiyan Wealth and honor, glory to ancestors.Not to mention those Jianghu people who have no family and no sect, some of them should be outstanding in strength, but because it is extremely difficult to establish a sect nowadays, most of the benefits given by the imperial court to the martial arts people are monopolized by various factions, and their lives are easy. It's not very good, I can't see the day of their debut, and now I see that the Beiyan Wulin people who are not as good as them are like dignitaries... Your Majesty, do you think they will be moved?

If I were the Lord of Beiyan, I would issue an edict shortly after the return of the mission, "Wulin people from all over the world are welcome to establish sects in Beiyan territory, and the imperial court will provide all assistance"... In this way, the Wuling people of the Great Zhou Dynasty Will there be a lot of responders? "

Emperor Taixiang's expression changed drastically.

Cao Zhong retorted: "Sir, what you said is too much. Northern Yan was built by barbarians. How can I, a dignified Chinese citizen, stoop to become a thief!"

Mr. Zhao sneered unabashedly, and said leisurely: "No matter how valuable the status of Han people is, they can't be eaten as food. When a person's life is difficult and there is no bright future, if someone can make him flourish, then in his eyes What is the difference between Han and Yi?
Moreover, the current Lord of Northern Yan is different from the former Murong Wei. He doesn't seem to trust the Xianbei people, but he values ​​the Han people more. In the past half a year or so, he has not only abolished the ban that 'Han officials are not allowed to be promoted to the third rank or above' , and promoted many Han officials to important positions in the court.

Not long ago, he also promulgated a decree requiring Xianbei people to wear Hanfu, learn Chinese, and speak Chinese. Since Beiyan has a trend of Sinicization, it will also make martial arts people who intend to go north less scruples..."

Cao Zhong interjected: "Your Majesty, in the secret file submitted to you by the old minister last time, it was mentioned that it was the changes made by the Lord of Beiyan that caused the instability in Beiyan during this period, and there was even an incident. His assassination."

"Yes, I remember all of these." Emperor Taixiang replied.

"The Lord of Beiyan has already obtained the full allegiance of the entire Northern Yan Wulin. These assassinations and plots are unlikely to succeed. On the contrary, with the ruthless methods of the Lord of Beiyan, he may take the opportunity to eliminate dissidents and let My throne is more stable." Mr. Zhao said firmly.

Cao Zhong was at a loss for words for a while, because the subsequent development of Beiyan Chaotang was just like Mr. Zhao said, and he suddenly emphasized: "If these martial arts people dare to defect to Beiyan, the emperor's dragon guards are not vegetarians!"

Mr. Zhao took a sip of water, and replied lightly: "My Great Zhou is adjacent to Beiyan, and the border stretches for thousands of miles. Can Longwei block it? You must know that Wulin people are not ordinary people, and mountains and rivers can't stop them. "

"Sir, what do you think the court should do to keep these martial arts people who want to leave?" Emperor Tai Xiang asked anxiously.

"It's really a bit of a dilemma if you want to give more benefits to retain the martial arts people, but also don't want to make the martial arts sects too comfortable and more wild." Mr. Zhao sighed, focused his eyes on Emperor Taixiang, and said with a serious expression : "I think that when the first emperor reached an agreement with the various factions of the martial arts, he also considered this issue. It is a pity that the government was unstable at that time and borrowed too much from them, so he made a lot of concessions. The only one that was retained Martial arts competitions and seminars have now become a game where various factions of the martial arts line up and share the results, but now the world is no longer the only place in the world where I, Da Zhou, value martial arts people, and it is time to make a change."

"Then what do you think should be changed?" Emperor Taixiang leaned forward and asked with a very solemn expression.

Mr. Zhao came prepared. He took a sip of water and expressed his thoughts in a calm manner.

Emperor Taixiang discussed with him again, and initially established a plan.

"Your Majesty, although it is impossible for my Dazhou to give all the martial arts people glory and wealth like Beiyan, as long as they can see hope, most of them are still willing to stay. After all, for my Chinese people, if it is not When cornered, no one wants to go far away." Mr. Zhao comforted, but there seemed to be other meanings in his words.

Emperor Taixiang nodded vigorously.

"However, if the emperor wants to put this plan into practice, I'm afraid there are still two difficulties to overcome." Mr. Zhao stretched out two skinny fingers and said emphatically: "First, we must persuade the court's dukes. ;Secondly, it is not an easy task to convince the martial arts factions that made an agreement with the late emperor back then."

"No matter how difficult it is, I must implement this plan!" Emperor Taixiang said firmly.

Mr. Zhao looked at Emperor Taixiang, and after a while he said softly with emotion: "The emperor and the first emperor are really similar..."

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Sending Mr. Zhao away, Emperor Taixiang had just sat down, and before he had time to think carefully about the plan he had just made, he heard the little eunuch outside the door shouting: "Your Majesty, Xu Zhaoyan, the commander of the General Patrol Division, begs to see you!"

"Announce him in."

"My minister Xu Zhaoyan pays homage to the emperor!" Xu Zhaoyan walked into the hall and bowed respectfully.

"Xu Aiqing, do you have any good news to tell me?" Emperor Tai Xiang said with a smile on his face.

A few days ago, Emperor Taixiang received a memorial written by Li Bosong, the general of Rongzhou, and learned that "the Qiang rebellion has been put down, and the martial arts army formed by the Patrol Division has made great contributions to it". It is not in vain to invest and support the martial arts school. They can indeed play an important role in the war like the Jagged Changhemen back then.

Now, after talking with Mr. Zhao, he not only feels that the actions of the Wulin army in the Ping Qiang War will be an important weight for him to persuade the officials in the court to carry out the plan, but also feels the value of the Wulin people, so he has a great deal of respect for them. The military inspector who supervises the martial arts is even more high-minded.

"Your Majesty, this is the list of those who made contributions in the Ping-Qiang War sent by the Military Inspection Division in Chengdu. Please have a look." Xu Zhaoyan held the memorial in both hands and handed it over.

If it was normal, Emperor Taixiang would have said straightforwardly: "As long as Aiqing confirms the matter in the martial arts, I will approve it." But today he took the memorial and looked through it carefully: "...ah, Fan Yanghou is worthy of being an outstanding veteran of General Ye's back then. He made important suggestions several times and helped the army quickly put down the Qiang chaos. Magnificent!... Oh! There were tens of thousands of soldiers and nearly a thousand heroes attacking the city. The first to attack the city and tear through the defenses of the rebels was a weak woman. Ye Ziqiong really deserves to be a descendant of General Ye ! Haha... It seems that I did not make a mistake in allowing the iron-blooded Changhemen to return to my Da Zhou!—”

Xu Zhaoyan immediately praised loudly: "The emperor is wise!"

Emperor Tai Xiang was in a good mood and continued to look down: "...this martial arts man named Xue Chang is not bad. Boss!... There is also a woman who has made great achievements here, Luo Lanmeng from the Wushan Goddess Palace... Luo Lanmeng—eh, why is this name familiar?"

Shocked, he suddenly remembered something, and suddenly turned his head to look at the old eunuch: "Could it be that she—"

Facing Emperor Taixiang's piercing gaze, Cao Zhong nodded vigorously.

Emperor Taixiang suddenly became angry: "Why haven't you reminded me of this matter?!"

Cao Zhong hesitated for a moment, then said, "This is the Queen Mother's request."

Emperor Taixiang was furious, patted the table and asked: "Do you Longwei listen to me? Or to that woman?!"

Cao Zhong responded calmly without hesitation: "Longwei has been the minion of the Great Zhou Emperor since its establishment."

"Very good! Very--good!" Emperor Taixiang squeezed out twice through his teeth, and was about to continue to say something, but his eyes caught Xu Zhaoyan who was standing by with his head bowed, and asked impatiently: "What is Xu Aiqing doing?" Is there anything else?"

(End of this chapter)