The strongest Marquis in history

Qi Changsheng said: "Go down."

"Disciple retire!"

Jiao Zigui bowed and saluted, then turned and retreated.

Chapter 929

Chang'an, West City.

In Yonghefang, Xicheng, there is a small Taoist temple.

This Taoist temple is the contact point of Zixia Mountain in Chang'an, and even Pu Yuanxiao, the current suzerain of Zixia Mountain, is always stationed in Chang'an so that he can deal with the situation at any time.

In addition, Zeng Hong and Yang Sanqian from Zixia Mountain also came to Chang'an.

After all, the Zongmen Administration Bureau was established in Chang'an, and all the sects in various places were bound by the Zongmen Administration Bureau.Therefore, all sects hope to keep abreast of the troubles.

In the inner backyard of the Taoist temple, Pu Yuanxiao was flipping through the classics of Taoism.After he broke through to become a great master, he followed Yang Sanqian's advice, read more Taoist classics, cultivated his body and mind, and improved his realm.

Only in this way can we have the opportunity to go further.Otherwise, he is just a great master and will not achieve much.

While Pu Yuanxiao was reading, a Taoist boy entered and reported: "Sovereign, the Zongmen Administration Bureau has sent a letter to the Sect Master, please read it."

"Hand it over."

Pu Yuanxiao gave an order.

After Daotong handed it over, he bowed and retreated.

Pu Yuanxiao flipped through it carefully. After reading the contents of the letter, he frowned slightly, with a serious expression on his face.

To take people out.

To implement the beheading plan.

Pu Yuanxiao has been the suzerain of Zixia Mountain for many years.He was quite thoughtful, and carefully read the contents of the letter again, and after some calculations in his mind, he took the letter and got up to go to the backyard.

As he walked, he pondered, and after a while, he came to the courtyard where Zeng Hong was.

Pu Yuanxiao stepped forward and saluted, "Master!"

Zeng Hongdao: "The suzerain is here, but what's the matter?"

Pu Yuanxiao handed over the letter directly, and Zeng Hong took it and read it carefully.After reading it once, he thought about it and said, "Come here, let Yang Sanqian come to discuss the matter."

"Yes!"

Dao Tong outside the room immediately replied.

Zeng Hong looked at Pu Yuanxiao and said, "Sovereign, this is a big matter, and we still need to discuss it carefully. This matter requires a strategy to arrange follow-up actions. Especially the content of the letter is not a discussion, but a notice from the court. .We have no reason to refuse, only obedience."

Pu Yuanxiao sat down and nodded. The order has been arranged, so it is impossible to refuse.

Not long after, Yang Sanqian arrived.

Today's Yang Sanqian is getting older, but his spirit is very good.Although his martial arts has been abolished, he still exercises his body regularly, so he looks old, but he is in good spirits.

Yang Sanqian is also highly respected in Zixia Mountain.Because of Yang Sanqian's commentary on the classics, many disciples of Zixia Mountain have made breakthroughs, especially Yang 3000, who is well-versed in human relations. After the establishment of the Zongmen Administration, it is because of Yang Sanqian's advice that Zixia Mountain is today.

When Yang Sanqian saw Pu Yuanxiao, he first saluted Pu Yuanxiao and then Zeng Hong.

Zeng Hong directly gave the letter to Yang Sanqian, saying, "Come on, read the letter."

Yang Sanqian took it over and looked at it carefully.

After pondering for a while, Yang Sanqian said: "Uncle Master and Suzerain, how do you think about it?"

Zeng Hongdao: "The old man's concern is that Qi Changsheng deliberately uses this incident to target us."

Pu Yuanxiao said: "My concern is also that the Sanqing Temple will take the opportunity to target us. After all, the strength of our Zixia Mountain has improved too much over the years. At this time, the Sanqing Temple may suppress us."

After hearing this, Yang Sanqian thought about it carefully.But he frowned slightly, and said: "Looking at the situation in the letter, it doesn't look like this. Especially this time, each is responsible for the attack in one place, and even the subsequent actions depend on personal ability. In this letter, there is a faint There is a sense of confrontation, and it seems to depend on the respective abilities of the Sovereign and Jiao Zigui."

Pu Yuanxiao said: "Uncle Master means that there is actually no danger this time."

"no!"

Yang Sanqian shook his head.

After a pause, Yang Sanqian continued: "Of course, we don't have the final say on this matter. I have always suggested that the suzerain make friends with the servants in the palace. For this matter, I paid a big price. At this time , that is, when they come in handy, immediately arrange for someone to inquire. With the news, our next arrangement will be determined."

Pu Yuanxiao said, "I'll arrange it immediately."

Pu Yuanxiao immediately called the person in charge of the Taoist temple's internal and external affairs, and went directly to inquire about the situation.

After everything was arranged, Pu Yuanxiao said: "Master, if it is really as you said, this time there is a hint of competition, what is the intention?"

A gleam flashed in Yang Sanqian's eyes, and he said: "Perhaps, it's to investigate the situation of the younger generation. After all, the younger generation of sect members are not as evil as His Majesty, that is, the Sovereign and Jiao Zigui's talents." It's better. Now both of you have broken through to grand masters, ahead of the rest."

Pu Yuanxiao said: "If this is the case, then this is our chance at Zixia Mountain."

He himself broke through earlier than Jiao Zigui, and he was also a little arrogant, not thinking that he was much worse than Jiao Zigui.The reason why it is relatively low-key is that Zixia Mountain and Sanqing Temple were opposed in the past, and the relationship between the two parties was relatively rigid, and Sanqing Temple was supported by the imperial court.

Therefore, Pu Yuanxiao has always kept a low profile.

Even if he is low-key, it doesn't mean that he has no ambitions.

In Pu Yuanxiao's heart, he had always hoped that Zixia Mountain could restore Yang Sanqianshi's glory.Although this matter cannot be accomplished overnight, there will always be opportunities in the future if it develops in this direction.

Yang Sanqian said: "If it is as I expected, the future can be expected. Of course, we need to confirm it."

Yang Sanqian, Pu Yuanxiao and Zeng Hong chatted without feeling the passage of time.

In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed.

"Step! Step! Step!!!"

A sound of hurried footsteps came from outside, and a middle-aged Taoist entered.

The middle-aged Taoist bowed and saluted, and said: "Sovereign, the news from the palace is that His Majesty summoned Qi Changsheng and arranged for the Sovereign and Jiao Zigui to lead their own teams. Your Majesty didn't say much, just this time , is a test for the two of them."

"understood."

Pu Yuanxiao waved his hand.

He looked at Yang Sanqian, and said, "Uncle, since it is a test, it should be a test for the candidate for the helm of the Zongmen Administration in the future. Whoever performs better may gain an advantage in the future."

Zeng Hongdao: "Poverty, I also agree with this conclusion."

Yang Sanqian said: "Your Majesty's arrangement is indeed brilliant. Sanqing Temple has always been loyal to the imperial court, and His Majesty Qi Changsheng can be said to be extremely gracious and give a lot of support and preferential treatment."

"After all, Sanqingguan has helped the imperial court over the years. But when it comes to the next generation, although His Majesty favors Sanqingguan, it is impossible to support it unconditionally. In addition, Sanqingguan can't always let the Sanqingguan family dominate."

"Under this premise, we will have a chance at Zixia Mountain. If we completely suppress the Three Cleansing Concept this time, we will definitely gain the upper hand in the end."

Yang Sanqian said: "For this shot, we can only win but not lose, and it must be quick."

Zeng Hong stroked the gray beard under his chin, and said, "That's true, this is our chance."

Pu Yuanxiao said: "Master, what do you think we should do?"

Yang Sanqian thought carefully.

Neither Pu Yuanxiao nor Zeng Hong bothered, and waited quietly.Both of them are aware of Yang Sanqian's talent and wisdom, especially since Yang Sanqian's martial arts was abolished, he seems to be more wise and accessible.

After a while, Yang Sanqian said: "For this arrangement, Your Majesty has arranged for Jiao Zigui and the Sovereign to lead the team, each leading fifteen Grandmasters. This is a rigid rule."

"In order to win, it is definitely inappropriate to arrange for the grandmasters to participate in private, to arrange twenty grandmasters, or even gather more power. Even if you win, I am afraid it will be difficult to enter His Majesty's eyes."

"So, work within the framework."

"Because it is a competition, the general strength must be equal."

"However, apart from the Grand Master and the Grand Master, you can arrange counselors. This time, I will go out with the Suzerain, and I will personally plan for the Suzerain, so that I can plan at any time."

"For a more specific arrangement, we don't know the local situation yet, so we need to inquire along the way. In this case, we can mobilize some forces belonging to our Zixia Mountain to inquire about the news along the way first."

Yang Sanqian said: "This time, no matter what, we must win against Jiao Zigui. Even if we do this, Qi Changsheng may not like it, but we must do it. Your Majesty has given you the opportunity, how can you not seize it?" ?”

Pu Yuanxiao said: "What the master said is reasonable."

Zeng Hongdao: "The old man also agrees. We need to seize this opportunity now. The development of Zixia Mountain has been limited in these years. I didn't expect the opportunity to come now, so we must seize it."

Pu Yuanxiao said: "Then arrange it like this."

Chapter 930 Expedition to the Western Regions

In late January, the weather was much warmer than before.

On this day, the sun was shining brightly, and Wang Qi led Xiao Qingzhi's team to set off for the Western Regions.

This time, only Xiao Qingzhi's troops and part of Xia Houhu's forbidden army were present.

For the rest, no troops were mobilized.

In addition, Zhou Zishan and Xiao Qingzhi were accompanying, and this time Wang Qi also brought Li Wuji along.

Li Wuji used to be Wang Qi's entourage in the past, and he followed Wang Qi to fight everywhere, and experienced for a period of time.It was only later that Wang Qi threw Li Wuji into the imperial court and worked as a member of the Ministry of Officials as a member of the Ministry of Officials for many years.

Now he has been transferred out, and he is working with Wang Qi again.

As soon as the team was on their way, they moved forward quickly, all the way west.In a short period of time, they have entered Hanyang County, Liangzhou.

This way to the west is very fast.It was only when Wang Qi's army set off on a large scale that the news had already spread.The news also spread to the Western Regions in the shortest time, to Gaochang County in the former Gaochang Kingdom, which is now the capital of the Wei Kingdom.

The territory of Cao Xuan's current Wei State is not small, covering twenty countries in the Western Regions, bringing all of them under Wei State's command.

This is done in a short amount of time.

Its strength is not weak at all.

Cao Xuan has been thinking about it all the time, wanting to take revenge on Wang Qi, wanting to revenge and return to the Central Plains.It's just that Qi State was attacked before, Cao Xuan did not expect that Qi State controlled by Wang Qi would take down Xianbei, Xiongnu, Goguryeo, and even the extremely powerful Haixi Empire in a short period of time, and it was not Qi State's opponent.

This made Cao Xuan's heart extremely anxious.

Such a powerful state of Qi, can he still defeat it, can he fight back?

Cao Xuan's anxiety turned to anxiety, life is still going on, and he is still adjusting and stabilizing the situation in the Western Regions.

On this day, Cao Xuan was dealing with government affairs.

The current governance of the countries in the Western Regions has restrained too much Cao Xuan's energy.The reason is simple. Every country in the Western Regions has different customs and languages.In particular, the systems and cultures of different places are different, and each place is controlled by the great nobles.

All in all, although Cao Xuan is said to be unified, in essence, he is just a relatively large force.

Therefore, it is easy for him to defeat them. To really blend these countries together one by one, it cannot be completed overnight, and it will take too much time.

When Cao Xuan was dealing with government affairs, a servant came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the prime minister is asking to see you."

"pass!"

Cao Xuan gave an order.

As the order was conveyed, not long after, Cheng Lin hurried in.

Cheng Lin is now much older.

After all, I am old.

But now Cheng Lin is serving as the prime minister.Originally, the Wei State established by Cao Xuan did not have the post of prime minister.With the death of Jia Yu and the fall of many courtiers, Cao Xuan lost too many trusted people.

Cao Xuan went to Gaochang State to establish a foothold. After Gaochang was destroyed and Wei State was re-established, he appointed Cheng Lin as prime minister to take charge of government affairs.

Cheng Lin entered and said, "Your Majesty."

Cao Xuan waved his hand and said, "Prime Minister, sit down!"

Cheng Lin lifted up her robe and sat down. He looked serious and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the Qi State has sent people to take action. Qi State's army is dispatched to the Western Regions. This time, the Qi State's army is temporarily five 6 people. However, counting the Zhu Yuanshan tribe guarding the border of Liangzhou, there are probably 9 to [-] people."

Cao Xuandao: "So, this time, Wang Qi must destroy our country of Wei?"

Cheng Lin said, "That's what it means."

After a pause, Cheng Lin continued: "And there is another matter. There has been no news about Ling Yuanshan who was arranged by the old minister to lurk in Chang'an City. It is very likely that Ling Yuanshan has already been captured. Ling Yuanshan is very clear about the news of our country Wei. He was captured. If it is won, then many of our news must have been spread."

Cao Xuandao: "If the two countries really go to war, it is not surprising that news from our country of Wei cannot be concealed. Therefore, it is no problem if the news of Ling Yuanshan was taken down. The problem now is that the army of the country of Qi came How to resist the problem?"

As a person who fought from the bottom, Cao Xuan knew the hardships of war.

His army is still not as powerful as Qi.