Taiping Inn

An autumn rain came unexpectedly, a little cold.

There is a small black boat in the crossing river, one of whom stands on the bow of the boat, with a golden sword hanging on his waist, which is Li Yuanying, who has just recovered from serious injury. Another man stood on the dock at the ferry, dressed in a literati costume, and was about to return to Shi Zongxi, who was about to return to Zhongzhou Vientiane Academy.

Shi Zongxi sighed: "The Governor of Jiangnan was dark and weak, but he was driven out of Jinling Mansion by many Jiangnan tycoons. He was as in a hurry as a dog who was strayed from the imperial capital. He could only live under the roof of the Governor of Jingchu. Governor Youyan was better than the Governor of Jiangnan. , but it is quite limited. His jurisdiction was originally Youzhou and Yanzhou. Now Youzhou has been occupied by Zhao Zheng, the governor of Liaodong. Yanzhou has also been infiltrated by the powerful people in Liaodong. Many local Yanzhou residents are related to the powerful people in Liaodong. With the consequences, secretly communicate with the music. As long as the Liaodong Iron Cavalry goes south to enter the pass, these people will respond one after another. Yanzhou is almost invincible and can only give in. "

Li Yuanying's face was also a little dark, and he said, "In this case, Qizhou becomes crucial. Although Qin Daofang is the governor of Qizhou, our Qingweizong and Sheji Academy still firmly control the situation in Qizhou. If the Qing Weizong fell to Liaodong, then the Liaodong army could cross the sea from Liaozhou and Youzhou to land in Qizhou, and then go straight to the imperial capital from Qizhou, forming an encirclement with the Liaodong army in Yanzhou. At that time, Qin Daofang wiped out Qing During the Yang Sect, I instructed to block the sea route, but I didn't want to see Qin Daofang control Qizhou, and then echoed Liaodong. Under the current situation, although Qin Daofang is a member of the Qin family, he is not easy to act rashly, otherwise he would be the governor of Jiangnan. Following the footsteps.”

Shi Zongxi looked at him deeply: "It is precisely because of this that the old sword god agreed to Li Xuandu's marriage with Qin Su, and released many unusual messages. It was not that Qingweizong really intended to join forces with Liaodong, but through this The action of putting pressure on the court was a speechless threat, forcing the court to make concessions on certain matters, which led to the Qing Weizong taking the initiative."

Li Yuanying didn't say anything, as if he was accused of it.

Shi Zongxi sighed again: "Looking back then, the imperial court was in its prime, and the local tyrants dared not bargain with the imperial court like this. But now, the central court actually depends on the expression of the local tyrants."

Li Yuanying laughed and said as if he was pointing out: "After the local tyrants enter the center, they should remove the word "place". Our Qingwei Sect is just seeking a place in the temple, and the Liaodong tyrants want to drive away all the others. How can you speak the same way?”

Shi Zongxi said, "Zengzhu Li, I don't know when I will meet again when I am leaving. I just hope to meet again in the future. It will not be your and I who will join forces to stop Li Xuandu from entering the capital for the second time."

Hearing this, Li Yuanying's face became a little darker, and he said, "It's not impossible."

Shi Zongxi stopped talking, with complicated eyes and sighed, "I failed."

Nympho

Butian Sect has no property in Hejian Prefecture, but Jing Xiu has a private residence here. He occasionally stays here for a few days to contact the gentry and wealthy Yanzhou. It is precisely because of this that Qin Qing sent him to meet him nearby. At the invitation of Jing Xiu, Li Xuandu, Qin Su and others left Taiping Inn and went to Jing Xiu's mansion to visit.

As soon as we left the back door of the inn, the carriages and horses outside had been arranged. Qin Su and other women took the car, while the man was riding a horse and led the way from someone. Soon, he came to the gate of a mansion, but he saw that the gate tower was high and wide, and Zhu Hong At the gate, there were two rows of swordsmen and geese wings lined up, which showed Jing Xiu's momentum here.

That night, Jing Xiu held a banquet to invite Li Xuandu, not only invited many famous figures from the local world, but also many gentry and wealthy businessmen. Qin Su was originally not able to withstand such social engagements, but because of Li Xuandu, he also participated and sat with Li Xuandu. After Li Xuandu experienced great ups and downs, he felt as if he had washed away all his luster and was calm and steady. Now he is cultivating. He is successful, he is in a high position, and his majesty is born, and he becomes more and more heroic. Needless to say, Qin Su is a beauty who is no less than Su Yun's father, palace official, and Yu Qingning. He is also from a famous family. The two sit together and let him go Anyone who sees you will praise the pair made of heaven and earth.

The so-called "Heshuo" refers to the north of the long river, and Yanzhou is in it. Li Xuandu was striding across Heshuo with one sword, which really caused many enemies. However, today is different from the past. Li Xuan is not only the leader of Taiping Sect and the future son-in-law of "Tiandao", but also the disciple of the old sword god, the descendant of the great master, and the earth master called him a friend. That day, Taiping At the ceremony of Ascending a seat on the mountain, the sect leader of various sects gathered together, the great master of heaven came to congratulate him, and the earth master sent someone to send a gift. How great is this? Among the people who pursued Li Xuandu back then, there were many eminent monks from Jing Chan. Now Jing Chan has become a yellow flower tomorrow and wants to live under someone else's roof. Look at Li Xuandu's face. Although Li Xuandu is alone, he is like a hero in the world. For ordinary people in the world, he is a big shot who turns his hands to make the clouds and turns his hands to make the rain. Who dares to come and find his bad luck?

Because of this, many of the top figures in Yanzhou's world not only never mention their old grievances, but also greet them with a smile. They not only want to curry favor with Li Xuandu, but also are afraid that Li Xuandu will pursue the pursuit of the year.

Now Li Xuan is no longer the young man who has reached the top of martial arts. He has a bigger picture and a higher vision, so he naturally will not act voluntarily. He never mentions the things he had done back then, and he smiles and eliminates grudges. attitude.

There is a common problem in the world that people always think that everything a big man does is very meaningful. He has to explore several layers of deep meaning in every action, and then praise a flower, which is simply like a god. Little do they know that the so-called big figures are just a few words in history, and there are very few people who can praise them. There are also times when they are at a loss. After all, they are just a mortal. In the eyes of all the guests, Li Xuandu's move was as humble as a valley and could hold a boat in the belly of the prime minister. But if Li Xuandu was still the fourth gentleman with no cultivation and status, I'm afraid no one would have done this. After thinking about it, I felt that this was the case. Li Xuandu was always Li Xuandu, but his status was different. He was wearing a sacred robe, unlike a mortal.

Li Xuan could see it clearly and was secretly alert in his heart: "This is the taste of power, but it is even more powerful than the inner demon. He would unknowingly indulge in it, corrupted by it without knowing it. Thinking of the Emperor Shizong , alone into the imperial capital, a young man defeated the elders of three dynasties, and then eliminated the bad policies and suppressed the eunuchs, making the government a new one, making the Wei Dynasty revival. What a hero he was. But in his later years, he also The word "power desire" is not the same as "power desire". It is the obvious rule for nothing, but in fact it is the secret rule alone. It is also the intention to practice mysteriously. It seeks immortality every day and does not hear about the government. This makes the administration corrupt and border affairs become abolished, which leads to the golden tent sweat. The country's capture of Xijing. I am now in power, and I must have someone to flatter me. If I cannot keep my true intentions, I will be so arrogant and forget myself. I am afraid I will follow the footsteps of Emperor Shizong."

Li Xuandu was thinking about this in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He drank and talked with the guests, and he also accepted the various flattery and flattering words of the guests.

The banquet lasted until late at night before it was dispersed. Many guests dispersed one after another. Jing Xiu, as the host, was going to see him off. Qin Buyi had not shown up. Qin Buer, Qin Busan, Qin Busi and others had other important tasks. He didn't stay for a long time, and in the end he was the only two idle people, Li Xuandu and Qin Su.

Li Xuan was in love with "all-infection". Although he drank a lot, he did not smell any alcohol. He came to the yard and remained silent.

Qin Su stood behind him without saying anything.

Li Xuandu suddenly asked, "Su Su, how do you think I performed at the banquet?"

Qin Su smiled and said, "Do you want to hear the truth or the lies?"

Li Xuandu said, "Of course it's the truth."

Qin Su's eyes turned and said, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, filial piety, brotherhood, loyalty, trustworthiness, courtesy, righteousness and integrity."

Li Xuan was stunned, then reacted and cursed, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, forget about eight; filial piety, brotherhood, loyalty, trustworthiness, courtesy, righteousness, integrity, shameless. Are you scolding me in a corner?"

Qin Su smiled and said, "You still know."

Li Xuandu said, "Of course I know."

"I'm not scolding you, I'm Qin Su mocking Mr. Li for accepting advice." Qin Su half joked: "I'm really afraid that you will become an old sword god or my father."

Li Xuandu shook his head and said firmly, "No."