one's door

Zhang Yan sat in the tea room for less than half a stick of incense, and was directly led by a high-ranking steward of the Jiangwu Academy who rushed over. He saw Xu Fengyang, who looked much better in a small courtyard in the core area.

"Your Majesty Wu Sheng, I haven't seen you for a long time, this injury is recovering well!"

"If it weren't for you trying to control the God Realm now, I wouldn't have such a good opportunity to idle around leisurely. Hehe, please sit down and taste the tea I just brewed!"

Similar to the layout on the Cliff Mountain, Xu Fengyang's yard also has the decoration of a clean place, simple and even monotonous.

However, it is even more unusual to set up a place that looks like a small farmyard in the heavily guarded Qi Yeguo Lecture Academy.

The tea is a kind of dark green tea juice that Zhang Yan has never drunk before. It is brewed by breaking fresh tea, then filtering out the residue, and warming it with warm water in separate cups. When the taste of the tea is completely released, the temperature is just right. drink.

Zhang Yan knows a little about the tea ceremony here in Huangtianyu, but he himself still likes the fried tea when he was on earth.The tea he drank in the cliff mountain was all fried by Liu Rui.The little girl was very dexterous and clever, Zhang Yan figured out how to stir-fry tea after explaining it to her once, and after several tries, a decent finished product would emerge.Anyway, Zhang Yan was very satisfied after drinking it in his mouth.

Sitting down on the chair, Zhang Yanguan and Xu Fengyang's face was rosy, the injury should be healed.It's just that there are still some gray shadows in the eyes.

"Good tea! But I can't tell you what's good about it. I just think it's better than the similar teas I've drank before." Zhang Yan took a sip, the fragrance was slightly bitter, and after swallowing it, the sweetness returned , the taste is really rare.

"Hahaha, Mr. Zhang is honest. This tea is based on taste, and I think it is more important than anything else."

"It's impossible to be honest, the world is unpredictable, and everyone has things they don't understand. Not only drinking tea, but also talking about the details of this Huangtianyu, who dares to say that he knows everything?" Zhang Yan sipped the tea in his cup , while directly drawing out the purpose of my coming here.He doesn't like to chat too much with people.

Especially personal friendship is not a very familiar thing.It's better not to chat about gossip.

Xu Fengyang put down the teacup in his hand, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang has something to say, you might as well say it directly."

"A few days ago, my apprentice Yang Rui searched for a relic in the Ice and Snow North Country. At that time, he didn't dare to go deep into it. Later, after I went there, I went in and searched around. Hehe, there are some gains..."

Zhang Yan didn't hide anything about the relic community, not only explained it clearly, but also told Xu Fengyang the location of the relic.What he meant was that Xu Fengyang had to go and see for himself. Many things had to be seen with his own eyes to be believed.

Xu Fengyang refilled tea for himself and Zhang Yan while listening.The smile on his face hasn't changed much.

"Actually, Baronka and I have speculated about this before. After all, although the world cannibalize each other is not something we can interfere with, but we have seen a lot, and some basic principles can still be understood. It's just that we didn't Think of those speculations that didn't happen, but have happened many times.

Turtleback... is interesting.And the "soul art" you mentioned, do you think it can be popularized? "

Zhang Yan did not expect Xu Fengyang's calmness.But it seems that this is normal.The future is not worth fearing and panicking right now.What's more, the turtle-backed people have experienced several times and have not been exterminated, which means that they are not in desperate situation.

There is a saying that obeys the fate of all people.In the end, if you can't fight, then follow the old path of the turtle.As for all living beings in this world, Xu Fengyang himself is one of them, so naturally he has no intention of defending to the death.

Block if you can, run if you can't.It is realistic and true.

"Soul art is extremely difficult, and it is easy to go astray. The speed of improvement is not a quick way. So it is very difficult to popularize it. At least I don't admire it. However, some of the methods have a lot of reference value. For warriors and monster races, the number of ways to refine their bodies should be beneficial.

But for this matter, the demon god still has to ask Wusheng Pavilion to go down and inform.I will no longer go to Yaozu. "

"Of course. I will go to the place you mentioned with Baronka. I am not only curious about the experience of the turtle, but also about the method of soul magic. Baronka and I stopped at the current The realm has been there for many years. Hearing what you said, maybe if we look for a breakthrough again, we may be able to find opportunities from this so-called soul art.

But since Mr. Zhang now knows the hidden dangers of Huangtianyu.Any ideas? "

In fact, Zhang Yan also wanted to talk to the other party about the overall strength of the human race.So he said with a smile: "The cliff mountain is in urgent need of manpower. I have already got rid of the Nanyuan Kingdom royal family to help me recruit people. I plan to recruit 50 people into the mountain for the first batch."

"Fifty apprentices?"

"No, it's disciples. In the end, it depends on their own good fortune who they worship under. I'm too lazy to move. Three disciples are enough."

Chapter 490

Yang Sheng is in a good mood these days.In the past few years, Nanyuan Kingdom has risen rapidly because of the relationship with the cliff mountain. It seems that all the benefits of the world have been thrown here by God.

Whether it was the various benefits brought about by the change in Xiyuan County before, or the actual influence brought by the ghost-killing bell and bone-strengthening pill and the disappearance of border troubles, they all quickly pushed the national strength of Nanyuan Kingdom to an unprecedented level. An unattainable height.

The status is different, and the situation brought about is naturally very different.

Things that used to require care and attention are now less important.Even things that used to require low eyebrows to be pleasing to the eye, no longer need to look at other people's faces.Even conversely, those people and forces who used to show off their power in front of Nanyuan Nation now rely on Nanyuan Nation to get more benefits.

The person who felt the changes most directly was Yang Sheng.He ushered in the most relaxed situation in his many years in power.

Yesterday, I received Feiyu from the thirteenth son Yang Rui who hadn't heard from him for a long time. This was the first time in more than two years.

Counting it, the relationship between Nanyuan Kingdom and Huayue Shang Kingdom is the closest in history.The two sides have liberalized almost all checkpoint trade.Compared with the size of Nanyuan Kingdom, Huayue Shang Kingdom is naturally much larger, and it has also stimulated a large amount of business in Nanyuan Kingdom, and the wealth of the entire country has also increased rapidly in the past few years.

But with Huayue Shangguo, there has been a thorn in the sideways, and that is the marriage between Yang Rui and Huayue Shangguo's princess.Whether it is to continue to do so or to cancel it directly, there should be a statement.Instead of hanging like it is now.

In fact, Yang Sheng understood Huayue's thoughts very well. They wished that Yang Rui would marry their own princess, even if it was only in name.

Because Yang Rui is one of Mr. Zhang's only three apprentices, his status in the Huangtianyu human race will definitely be higher than that of the king of a country in an ordinary country.Huayue Kingdom does not want to miss out on all aspects of this relationship.It can be said to be beneficial without any harm.Otherwise, there would be no constant urging.

The flying feather that Yang Rui sent back was sent back from the extreme northern land outside Nanyuan.It is the emergency channel of the royal family that is common in human countries.That is to say, each country is obliged to provide a certain degree of assistance to the royal families of countries with non-hostile relations.This is customary.

In Feiyu, Yang Rui mentioned two things.First, he will rush back to Yuanding Imperial City as soon as possible.Second, he found something extremely important to Nanyuan Nation in the extreme north.

The details of the situation will not be known until Yang Rui returns.

But even such a short news is enough to make Yang Sheng feel happy.As long as Yang Rui comes back, based on his understanding of his son, it will be easy to discuss anything in person.I was afraid that this kid would hide and not go home.

As for the treasure, Yang Sheng didn't care.The development of Nanyuan Kingdom depends on the hard work of the people, the diligence of the king, the loyalty of the soldiers, and the observance of the officials.It's not due to any treasure.

"Wu Kui, you can start to do the things that Mr. Zhang explained. Take advantage of the distribution of the bone strengthening pill to let the wind out first. The specific details will be handled according to the third edition of your newspaper. "

Yang Sheng came down from the court meeting.When passing by a garden, he felt that the scenery inside was good, so he moved the official business to the pavilion in the garden to handle it.After reviewing most of the files in his hand, Yang Sheng asked about an important matter recently handled by the Special Case Department in charge of Wu Kui.

"It's Your Majesty. The old servant will spread the news first when the elixir is distributed tomorrow. However, there is currently no word on the matter of the talent ruler at the cliff mountain. But according to past experience, do you think it is better to go first in the country?" To mobilize, all children under the age of 15 must be counted first?"

The current task of the Special Cases Division is not only to do evil against the spirit race in Nanyuan Kingdom.All matters concerning Cliff Mountain are handled by the Special Cases Division, which also adds considerable hidden power to the Special Cases Division from the side.But when it comes to personnel transfers and policies on the surface, the Special Cases Division still dare not overstep in the slightest.On this point, Wu Kui has always kept his sense of proportion.

"It can be done ahead of time. In the name of the special case department, you can send a business note to both the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of War, and ask them to make preparations in the early stage according to the strategy you made. After it is drafted, I will sign it for you. But don’t use the matter of Cliff Mountain as an excuse for the name, think of another name.”

"It's Your Majesty, the old slave will give orders now."

The next day, in the Manyue Tower in Yuanding Imperial City, the Special Case Department distributed bone strengthening pills as usual.The quantity and list are based on the results after notifying countries half a month ago, and there are no new changes.The countries that were notified to come here also handed over the materials for the replacement pills to the Special Cases Department as agreed, and the Special Cases Department made a unified conclusion with Duan Yashan.

There were no turbulent and expected events, but the sudden appearance of Wu Kui, the head of the special case department, caused turmoil.Even big waves.

"Everyone, some time ago, Mr. Zhang from Duanya Mountain gave a task to the Special Cases Division of Nanyuan Country. In fact, we are helping Mr. to pass on a message. Duanyashan will hold a mountaineering meeting in a year, and invite all the people under the age of 15 from all over the world. For young people to participate, at that time, [-] talented and qualified persons will be selected from among them to start cultivation as registered disciples. This invitation is only limited to age, family background, gender, and status. Even if you are a slave, as long as you want to participate in the conference It is also possible..."

The wind that Wu Kui let out was like a thunderbolt that directly exploded among the ministers sent by various countries.Flocks of flying feathers flew out from Yuanding Imperial City and scattered in all directions.All those who got the news unanimously chose the label of "urgent" to deal with this matter.

Whether it is long or short, a year is not short, especially for those countries that are far away, and even most of the year is spent on the road.So save as much as possible on the front end.

Compared to the haste of other countries, Nanyuan Country itself appears to be in an orderly manner.

Before the daily pill distribution meeting, that is, the night before, a decree led by the special case department, signed by the emperor's golden pen, and participated by the Ministry of household and the Ministry of war, had been issued to the south in the form of Feiyu. All counties and cities in Yuanyuan.And each county needs to sort out the rosters of all young people aged six to 15 under their jurisdiction, and there must be no omissions, even slaves.

At the same time, all the counties and cities are already intensively preparing for the teaching force of elementary schools. Regardless of miscellaneous studies or traditional schools, as long as they can be enlightened, they will be coordinated, specifically targeting those children under the age of 15 who are still illiterate. You must at least be able to read and write within the year.

Chapter 491 Preparation

seven months later.

Yang Rui stepped over the gate of Tonghuguan with a dusty foot, looking at the familiar military robe of the frontier army of Nanyuan Kingdom, he felt a sense of intimacy in his heart.

came back.In the past three years, I have traveled to more than a dozen countries. What I have grown is not only knowledge and age, but also the way of practice in my heart.

After crossing Tonghu Pass, Yang Rui didn't hide his identity anymore, the badge of the Thirteen Princes was enough to instantly make him the most honorable person in Beijiang County.He also recruited the royal guards who had been waiting in Beijiang County early, and rushed all the way to Yuanding Imperial City without stopping.

The one who arrived at Yuanding Imperial City one step ahead of Yang Rui was Feiyu's news about his return to Nanyuan Kingdom.In fact, it is not only Yuanding Imperial City who is paying attention to Yang Rui's whereabouts, but also many forces who are staring at the core figures of Duanya Mountain.Now that Yang Rui is back, naturally all parties have to update the news in their hands.

Especially Huayue Kingdom, even sent a team of wedding envoys to follow Yang Rui back to the imperial city on the way.

This is actually a bit out of date.Tangtang Shangguo's behavior of climbing up the pole like this is already embarrassing.If it is elsewhere, I am afraid that it will attract a lot of ridicule.But the marriage contract fell on Yang Rui, which is different. Not only did he not ridicule, but he would get the understanding and approval of most people.

That is the second apprentice of Cliff Mountain!As long as you can catch a marriage, it's fine to be humble.

The reason why all forces understand and even envy Huayue Shang Kingdom is the news released by Nanyuan Kingdom more than half a year ago.

Nowadays, where the news is not blocked, who doesn't know how to pay close attention to those children?From the age of six to 15, this has to be counted. From the time the news is sent out, the maximum age will be 15 years old, and the minimum age will be six years old. There is no slight difference.Other than these, there are no restrictions.

I used to say that I would give my baby a chance to make a bright future.But most of the opportunities are in the hands of the so-called upper class, and it is extremely difficult for the lower class children to get up and walk, and they need all kinds of luck to make it possible.Even the accumulation of generations can truly change one's social status.

More people at the bottom have no chance of promotion at all. They have to run around in order to survive, and even literacy is a luxury for future generations. How can they climb up?

But now there is a new opportunity.

Become a registered disciple of the cliff mountain.

There is no need for family background, no identity, no gender, and no need for you to manage anything.The only thing to look at is "luck".No one can see the inexplicable luck.

Other places have begun to learn the strategy of Nanyuan Kingdom, and gradually give up the inherent thinking of aristocratic families taking over the quota. Although they are reluctant, they really have no way to step on the people at the bottom to prevent the other party from coming up in the face of this kind of thing.

Of course, it will definitely not be as thorough as Nanyuan Kingdom.After all, there is always a difference between distance and determination.Nanyuan Kingdom can send people from the whole country to the cliff mountain to participate in the conference, other countries do not have such geographical advantages.

Huayue and Beiwu are two countries that refer to the strategy of Nanyuan Kingdom to the greatest extent.Firstly, they are the closest, and secondly, they are second only to Nanyuan Kingdom in their contact with Cliff Mountain, and they are the most familiar with it.

There is another key message here.That is, this time the Cliff Mountain is going to accept fifty registered disciples.Moreover, these 50 people will not directly belong to Zhang Yan's sect like Yang Rui and the other three, but will temporarily start practicing as disciples of Duanya Mountain.

Although there was no follow-up to this news, the wise man figured out the meaning after a little thought.

It is nothing more than that Zhang Yan will no longer teach apprentices in person.Or Zhang Yan will only show up again when a particularly outstanding seedling appears.And these registered disciples will select the best ones based on their performance after entering the mountain, and there is a high possibility that they will become the third generation disciples of the cliff mountain.

In other words, even if these 50 people perform well in the future, they are unlikely to practice with Zhang Yan, but with Yang Rui and other second-generation disciples.

By analogy, when Duan Yashan recruits people again, Yang Rui and other second-generation disciples are likely to become masters, uncles, and uncles.There may be ten or a hundred disciples under him.

what is this?This is the real power representing the dragon and tiger gates of the cliff mountain!Not just personal strength!People with a discerning eye who distinguish the forces of all parties can see clearly.

So regarding the marriage contract with Yang Rui, Hua Yueguo not only did not give up or let it go because the time dragged on for too long, but became more and more nervous.

Along the way, Yang Rui took note of the Huayue National Marriage Envoy team who followed him, and was worried.He suddenly realized that his previous thoughts might have been too simple.

It was already night when we returned to Yuanding Imperial City.Holding the badge of the thirteen princes, Yang Rui can enter the city at night, and he can go unimpeded until the gate of the palace.And after arriving at the palace, he didn't go to the harem to visit his mother and concubine, but went directly to Wanmin Palace to find his father.

Business matters.It is also possible to leave the matter of greeting mother and concubine to tomorrow.

Yang Sheng knew that his thirteenth son would enter the palace tonight, and he would not go to bed early on weekdays, so he was waiting for him to come over in the study of Wanmin Palace.

"My son sees my father!"

After paying homage, Yang Rui stood on the side in an orderly manner.In his eyes, the father seems to be more energetic than three years ago.

"Okay! Just come back! Tsk tsk, you've grown so much taller? I guess you'll be taller than your father in the next year or two." Yang Sheng cheerfully took Yang Rui's hand and led him to the side to sit down.

"My son hasn't come back for a long time to pay my respects to my father, and ask my father to punish me." Yang Rui said and knelt down again.

"You also know that you haven't been back for a long time? You child, tell us what you have, we are a family, why can't we discuss? Is it necessary to escape far away? I heard that you ran away this time. Have you gone to the Northland of Ice and Snow? It’s far enough away, how’s the scenery there? Is there any book that says it’s so pleasant?”

……

Yang Sheng's speech level is far from Yang Rui's.A few words brought out all the blame, complaints, heartache, fatherly love, and family affection.He didn't even directly describe Yang Rui's evasion as a big trouble.After a few words, he actually directly talked about the scenery of the northern country, and the atmosphere instantly made Yang Rui, who was still a little nervous, relax at once.

The father and son talked more and more vigorously, and even Yang Rui could laugh along with Yang Sheng's laughter.

But from the beginning to the end, Yang Sheng never mentioned the marriage that disgusted Yang Rui the most.

"You said you found the treasure, take it out and have a look, I want to see what makes me so nervous." Yang Sheng joked with a smile.

"Father, I am not bluffing. This time, my son's long journey has really achieved a great harvest."

"What harvest?"

"My son found the place where Xu Yegong, the ninth prince of Qiande Shang Kingdom, died, and also found Wu Xin Shuiyu who was taken away by him."

"Huh? What did you say!?"

Chapter 492 Discussion

"You said you found the place where Xu Yegong died? You also found the Wuxin Shuiyu who was taken away by him?!"

Yang Sheng jumped up from the chair directly, he never thought that the "treasure found" that Yang Rui said would be Wuxin Shuiyu.

Wuxin Shuiyu means a pool of martial arts, and the basis for the existence of a state.It also means that Nanyuan Kingdom's thoughts that have been in the hearts of the royal family for many years finally have a reliable support point.

In other words, before Nanyuan Kingdom wanted to restore the glory of Qiande Shang Kingdom, it was a dream, but now with Wu Xin Shuiyu, it is no longer just a dream, but a possibility of realization.

Yang Rui was not surprised to see the fathers and emperors so excited, and he didn't dare to show any more tricks, so he quickly took out the jade box containing the Wuxin water jade from the storage backpack, and handed it to the other party with his own hands. .

Although Yang Sheng was curious about the backpack that Yang Rui was holding things in, he didn't understand why such a small bag could hold such a big jade box.But the eagerness about Wuxin Shuiyu made him not in the mood to think about other things.

After receiving the jade box, he directly opened it with his hands, and seeing Wu Xin Shuiyu in the jade box, his eyes were red with excitement.

"Wu Kui, come here and check it out, see if this is Wuxin Shuiyu!" Although Yang Sheng also felt that there was nothing wrong with the contents of the jade box, but the matter was important and he needed more affirmation.

Wu Kui trotted out from the corner of the study, with excitement on his face.He leaned in front of the jade box to distinguish carefully, and it took a long time before he raised his head.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! The item in this jade box is indeed the core of the legendary martial arts pool, Wu Xin Shui Yu!"

Wu Kui's voice trembled a little.He is too aware of what this thing means to Nanyuan Nation today.Combined with Nanyuan Kingdom's special status in the human nation, and with the help of Wu Xin Shuiyu, its rise can be said to be unstoppable!

"Hahaha……"

Yang Sheng laughed without any scruples, which was completely different from his usual habit of restraining his emotions.

"Little Thirteen! You really gave me a big surprise! Hahaha..."