From eunuch to emperor

"Uncle Deshan has sent a letter."

The monk presented a letter, Kong Ji opened it and read it, his stiff face relaxed: "Although the asking price is too high, I will finally come back."

The ransom of 300 million is indeed too high, but it is acceptable to pay in 30 years.

Moreover, Kong Ji's thinking is the same as that of Deshan, the money will go out from the world, and Xixia has no real loss.

The most important point is that from now on, the interests of Xixia and Tianxiahui will be bound, and Tianxiahui must fully support Xixia, otherwise Xixia will default on repayment.

Another disciple came in from outside the door and said: "Abbot, Master Situ is here."

Kong Ji got up immediately, and saw Situ Jing walking in with a smile.

"Congratulations, Master."

"Sir, please sit down."

The two sat down, and the monk quickly poured tea.

"Congratulations to the national teacher for taking back the Zhenguo Temple without a single soldier."

Situ Jing smiled and congratulated.

Kong Ji smiled shyly and said: "I'm ashamed, Long Chengen is really difficult to deal with, I can only trouble the world to mediate."

"Thanks to Master Situ's mediation this time, the poor monk is very grateful."

Situ Jing laughed and said, "What's the matter with the national teacher? I am in charge of the Foyuan building, and I rely on the national teacher for business."

Kong Ji said with a smile: "If you have something to do in the future, just tell me."

After taking a sip of tea, Situ Jing said: "A letter from the headquarters said that the king borrowed 50 gold coins. I am here to send the money, and I will send it to the treasury in the afternoon."

Kong Ji was overjoyed, and sighed: "Thank you, the landlord, for sending charcoal in the snow. This time, the loss in the war is too great. The soldiers and horses cost countless money and food, and the Panhe Palace, Yuncheng, and Zhenguo Temple were destroyed. The cost of rebuilding is incalculable."

Situ Jing smiled and said, "We agreed to the loan just because of this."

"There is something that needs to be clarified with the National Teacher. In order to ensure that Xixia can repay the debt in time every year, the headquarters asked me to send two accountants to the Chaozhong Account Department and Duzhi."

The Ministry of Households is in charge of household registration and taxation, and Duzhi is in charge of fiscal revenue and expenditure and grain transportation. These two departments are the economic lifeline of Xixia.

Tianxia will send people to these two departments, which is equivalent to pinching Xixia's neck.

Kong Ji secretly sighed in his heart: The money from Tianxiahui is really hard to get!

"Of course the poor monk agrees, but the king must agree to come here formally."

Monk Kong Ji couldn't be the master, so Shi Le had to nod.

"Oh, that's it...Then the money will also wait."

Situ Jing looked helpless.

Kong Ji immediately said: "You can send it here first, and the poor monk will report to the king immediately."

Situ Jing laughed and said, "Then wait until the King's reply arrives, and take my leave."

Situ Jing got up and left Zhaoti Temple.

Kong Ji looked at Situ Jing's leaving back, and cursed in a low voice: "Bullshit!"

...

Zhenguo Temple.

Long Chen was sitting under the shade of a tree playing chess, Di Lingyi was holding a sunspot in his hand, unable to make a move for a long time.

"The princess lost again."

Long Chen smiled and looked at Di Lingyi.

Bai Tingting came over and said, "My lord, Princess, the matter is almost over."

Di Lingyi took the opportunity to sweep up the chessboard and said, "Did you do it secretly?"

Bai Tingting said: "Do as the adults say, and you shouldn't be discovered."

Di Lingyi nodded and said, "Okay, considering the time, it's time for the household department to send a letter."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Qian came over with Duan Shuangshuang's letter in her hand.

"A letter from the household department."

Long Chen opened the letter, and Duan Shuangshuang said that 150 million gold coins had been put into storage.

"Okay, prepare to withdraw!"

Di Lingyi said happily.

The Long family army assembled immediately and slowly retreated towards Jade Buddha Pass.

west.

Xixia Houqi detected the news of the retreat of the Long family army and immediately reported it to Shi Le.

"The Tianxiahui is really trustworthy, Long Chengen really withdrew his troops."

"The national teacher also sent news that Foyuanlou sent 50 gold coins to the household department."

Shi Le was very happy. The Zhenguo Temple was brought back, and the treasury was rich.

Deshan said: "Your Majesty, Long Cheng'en has retreated, let's advance."

Shi Le immediately led his troops forward and arrived at Zhenguo Temple.

Walking to the original site of Zhenguo Temple, Deshan was deeply moved.

This was originally his dojo and the fortress to the east, but now it has been burned into ruins.

"This Long Cheng'en has actually been rebuilt a lot."

Shi Haoran felt a little strange, the burnt temples were rebuilt in some places, and the military forts were also well preserved.

It stands to reason that Long Chen has already destroyed all these fortifications.

"This guy originally planned to occupy Zhenguo Temple and build it into a fortress to the west of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty."

"You see what he's rebuilding are foundations and fortifications."

Monk Deshan was very glad that Long Chen didn't intentionally sabotage.

"Abbot, do you want to destroy these things and rebuild them?"

Hong Zheng walked over, with a scar on his face, which was left during the battle at Chiyan Temple.

Deshan shook his head and said: "Why ruin it, don't be arrogant, the treasury is not sufficient, just rebuild on their basis."

Hong Zheng was a little upset, but he also knew that Xixia had no money, so he could only keep it.

The army withdrew to Yufoguan, and the Long family army returned to the camp to station.

When the battle was over, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Wu Jian entered Long Chen's room and closed the door.

"Major General."

"Uncle Wu, sit down."

Long Chen took out a cheat book, which read: Yinfeng Palm.

"Uncle Wu, I brought this cheat book from the Cangwu Pavilion, and I got the yin cultivation method at the beginning of the volume by accident."

"If you practice these two kinds of exercises at the same time, you can cultivate extremely Yin Qi in your body."

As he said that, Long Chen activated his internal exercises, and a layer of frost formed on his palms.

Wu Jian was surprised and said, "When did the major general master such a kung fu?"

Long Chen said: "When I was attacked last time, I swallowed two sun crystals, and the fire poison in my body was too strong. I merged the two sets of exercises and successfully suppressed the fire poison."

"Now I think, if Uncle Wu masters this technique, he may be able to break through with Yangjingshi without losing his lifespan."

Saying that, Long Chen took out the elixir refined by Gongsun Yun and Ya'er's Bingqing Pill.

"These two medicines can suppress fire and poison, plus the cold energy of the exercise, maybe it will work."

"Of course, it's more risky to do so, Uncle Wu decides for himself."

Long Chen was not fully sure, and Wu Jian had to decide how to choose in the end.

"I'm a real eunuch, and I have no hope of breaking through with Emperor Wu. The major general gave me a way, and of course I have to go."

"I will practice the exercises first, and when the time is right, I will try to break through."

Wu Jian knew that Long Chen was plotting something big, and if he wanted to help, he had to improve his cultivation.

"Uncle Wu, don't force it. If you are poisoned by fire, you will only have three years to live."

Wu Jian smiled and said: "I know, don't worry, Major General."

After receiving the cheat book and the elixir, Wu Jian asked, "Is the major general going back to court soon?"

Long Chen nodded and said: "Yes, this crisis has finally been dealt with, it's time to deal with this malignant tumor of the Tianxiahui."

Tianxiahui is the mastermind who framed the Long family army, and also assassinated Long Chen, such an enemy must be eradicated.

"The world will have a big tree with deep roots, the major general must be cautious in doing things."

"I know, you have to be prepared here at the Jade Buddha Pass, maybe Xixia will take the opportunity to make trouble."

"I know, don't worry, Major General."

After coming out of the room, Wu Jian immediately went back to practice.

For the next two days, Long Chen focused on strengthening the defense of Jade Buddha Pass. When everything was in place, Long Chen, Di Lingyi and Zhang Qian returned to the capital with them.