The wedding between Bowang Hou Shisun and the adopted daughter of Yi Xingchen, a court official, was a grand one.
It is the most eye-catching thing since the New Year of Qi.
As Luan Lang, Marquis Wu'an rarely practiced for a whole day. He was so busy that he accompanied the newlyweds to complete the wedding. In short, they worshiped the heaven and the earth, the high hall and the high hall, the husband and wife bowed to each other, and then they were sent to the bridal chamber.
Weddings of famous families such as Shuo Fangbo's Mansion and Bowang Hou's Mansion show the stability and prosperity of Qi State after it conquered Xia State. Both Bao Yi and Chongxuan Yunbo have been involved in the military and political circles of Qi for many years. Choosing to promote the wedding of their descendants at this time can also be regarded as a political statement.
Of course, under this big political premise, there are also complex causes within the two families.
And of course the world does not work together alone.
Not to mention that Chongxuan Sheng was forcibly taken to a remote mountain forest for "special training" on the second day of his wedding. It is also not worth mentioning that Yi Huaimin, the second son of the Yi family, was attacked by a mysterious man on the second day of his wedding and was forced to copy a The Agama Sutra. The Metropolitan Inspection Office initially suspected that it was the work of the remnants of Kureiin, and stated that it would fully investigate, but so far no useful clues have been found...
Every corner of the world has its own story happening every moment.
For example, in the Snow Country in the arctic northwest, the months-long isolation has ended.
This mysterious country that has always kept aloof from the world and rarely communicated with the outside world, during this period, a new powerful true king emerged, calling himself the Winter Emperor!
The Winter Emperor's first battle after he passed the Yan Dao was to go to the mainland of the Jing Kingdom to challenge Zhong Jing, the Longwu Governor of the Jing Kingdom.
The Kingdom of Jing is a military empire composed of six guards and seven guards. The military leader is the king of the country, and he personally controls the upper guards and front guards among the six guards, as well as the Yulin Guards among the seven guards.
The Longwu Army is among the six guards and is the lower guard army.
The political significance of the battle between the Winter Emperor and Zhong Jing is far greater than the battle itself.
The outcome of the battle is unknown to outsiders.
However, the westward expansion war of the Jing Kingdom against the Five Northwest Alliance came to an end in the summer after occupying most of the Gao Kingdom and the smaller half of the Liao Kingdom.
It is said that the Snow Kingdom cannot see the sword hanging on the border. Due to the reason of the death of the lips and the coldness of the teeth, taking advantage of the power of a new true king, they took a tough stance of not hesitate to join forces with the Five Northwest Alliance to attack the Jing Kingdom, and finally stabilized the situation in the northwest.
It is also said that Jingguo secretly exerted influence after absorbing the harvest of Dasheng Muguo.
Of course, the Jing people themselves said: "A small punishment but a big warning is a blessing for the villain."
They said that they were not keen on war, but because of the increasingly arrogant and arrogant behavior of the Northwest Five Nations Alliance, they stepped forward to teach them some lessons based on their responsibility to maintain peace in the northwest.
Now that the purpose of the lesson has been achieved, they can retreat with peace of mind.
Jing State will stop here and will not suffer any loss. They took advantage of the westward expansion war launched by the Jingmu War and defeated the Five Nations Allied Forces to pieces. In the territory of the Northwest Five Nations Alliance, they almost completely wiped out a country.
And the cost is next to nothing.
Compared with Jingguo's loss of influence in the southern region, compared with the heavy losses suffered by Muguo when it was driven into the grasslands, compared with Qi State risking the destruction of the country and betting against Jingguo's national destiny... In this overall chaotic situation, Jingguo can be said to be a picked-up harvest.
However, there is a new strongman in the Snow Kingdom, the Five Northwest Alliance has suffered heavy losses, and the Jing Kingdom is overwhelming the Northern Territory. The current situation in the northwest will definitely change.
During the next period of time, the northwest will never be peaceful. It all depends on the methods of various parties.
And the reason why Jiang Wang, who is practicing Buddhism, can know these general trends in the world is because he has attended the court meeting with Qing Yu Liyang in the past two days.
Yu Liyang participated in the Chaochao meeting in order to represent the people of Xia Di and conduct some communication on the governance of Xia Di. Qi State's new occupation of Xia Land was seriously short of manpower, and it had not annexed the countries along the way. It was equivalent to managing an extremely wide enclave, and many problems would inevitably arise.
The methods used by Qi people to govern Qi and Yang are not necessarily feasible in Xia.
Even if the laws of Qi are imposed rashly, the people of Xia Di may not be able to accept it... After all, the customs and customs are different in different places.
Changing customs takes a long time.
At this time, there is no doubt about the importance of Yu Liyang. He was able to represent the demands of the people of Xia Di to the greatest extent and deal with various issues one by one with Qi Ting officials. At the same time, he can also make Qi Ting's decrees most efficiently implemented in Xia Di.
In the age of Shenwu, he was the pride of the Xia people. After the end of the Shenwu era, he became the political link between Qi and Xia.
And Jiang Wang, who never left the gate and never took a step forward, was devoted to practicing cultivation. The reason why he participated in the court meeting... was purely because of the emperor's roll call.
The emperor looked around day and night: "Where is the Marquis of Wu'an? Where is the Marquis of Champion? Isn't it important to worry about national affairs?"
The courtier could not answer.
The next day Jiang Wang and Chong Xuanzun came running to court.
Chong Xuanzun even rushed back from somewhere deep in the mountains and old forests. After attending court every day, he rolled up his sleeves and hurried back...
Jiang Wang sometimes goes along to observe.
Observing the various confrontations and applications of heavy mystical techniques, and understanding the mysteries of Taoism, I feel very good.
The only regret is... Chong Xuan Sheng refused to accept a teaching assistant.
Jiang Wang and Chong Xuanzun both have the qualifications to practice with the help of national power, but this qualification comes from their "nobles" rather than their "positions".
So in theory, they don't have to attend the court meeting at all. There is no specific work to do, and they have no intention of taking power. Your own power is everything.
Of course, the official way is the mainstream in this world, but for peerless geniuses like them, there is no need to ride a horse or boat on the road they can take.
They did avoid it whenever they could.
Many people regard it as a symbol of power that can influence the lives and discussions of hundreds of millions of people, but they almost never participate.
But when the emperor spoke, he still had to "stand guard".
After participating in the court meeting for several days, the two newly promoted military lords remained silent, as if they were clay sculptures and wood sculptures, practicing silently. People at the time called them "standing guard."
No one criticized them harshly.
Even if they didn't say anything, the emperor would be happy to see them standing in the crowd.
The emperor once said to Jiang Rumo in private: "When I see Wu An and Champion, I recall the glorious youth of the past, and it feels like a spring breeze."
You can see the love.
"The Mu Kingdom will hold a succession ceremony for the high priest of the Cangtu Temple on June 27th." Wen Yanyu, the court official, was performing:
"The letter of credence has been submitted to the Ministry of Ceremonies, and we are invited to come to observe the ceremony. I don't know who should be the envoy. I would like to ask Your Majesty to make a decision."
After Jiang Wang heard this, his mind was freed from his practice.
This trip as an envoy to Muguo was probably more than just observing the ceremony.
Because he was worried about Zhao Rucheng, he had a special chat with Chong Xuansheng about the Mu Kingdom.
In last year's war, Cao Jie first captured Liyuan City for Mu Guo, and only then did Mu Jing have a full-scale war. This gave Qi the opportunity to conquer Xia.
Qi State and Mu State have long had a tacit understanding.
In the world chaos that just ended, the connection between the two countries is definitely more than what happened on the surface.
At the current time point, looking back at the Battle of Mujing, there are too many things that make people confused.
For example, where did the confidence for the full-scale war between Muguo and Jingguo come from?
The Mu Kingdom had been planning for a long time and had reached a tacit agreement with the Qi State. Then they marched south and marched into the central region. And why did we lose so quickly and miserably in such a long-prepared war?
It is true that war has infinite variables, and it is true that there are too many factors that determine victory or defeat.
In other words, Jingguo is the most powerful country in the world, and its strength is well known to the world. History has verified it countless times. It is not surprising that Muguo was defeated - then why did it take the initiative to start this war?
Jingguo has been a master of swords in the world, but it has been rotten for many years, or it has reached the stage of decline; Shengguo is becoming more and more swollen, and it is becoming more and more threatening; the borders of the northern and middle regions have been in friction for a long time, and people's hearts are uncontrollable; Cangtu God urgently needs to open up a new land of faith ...If you really want to talk about it, maybe Muguo has too many reasons to go to war.
Every reason is enough to push for war.
But why now?
I have endured it for so many years, why did I choose not to endure it this time?
What on earth did the empress of Mu Kingdom think?
There must be some unknown reason, there must be some truth that requires a war, hidden under the majestic waters.
what is that?
"Marquis Wu'an?"
The emperor's voice fell from the throne.
Jiang Wang bowed slightly and said, "I'm here."
"It's you." The emperor said.
Jiang Wang was stunned for a moment.
But the emperor had already changed his message: "The Marquis of Destroy the City will report to Xia Ling how to deal with it. Doctor Wen should come up with a charter as soon as possible..."
He actually skipped the issue of going to the pastoral country and didn't say a word more.
Jiang Wang stepped back half surprised and half confused, but no one explained anything to him.
This continued until the end of the court meeting.
Han Ling announced his withdrawal from the court, and officials dispersed one after another.
Jiang Wang did not leave, but followed Yu Jia all the way to Donghua Pavilion.
The emperor sat on the dragon chariot and turned around, asking somewhat amusingly: "What are you doing with me?"
Jiang Wang took two steps forward and said slightly worriedly: "Your Majesty asked me to go on a mission to the Kingdom of Mu, didn't you have any instructions?"
"Didn't I already give the order? Just watch the ceremony."
That's it?
But looking at the emperor, it didn't look like he was joking. Furthermore, there is no reason to joke about national affairs.
Jiang Wang originally thought that this should be an extremely difficult task.
He went on a mission to the grassland. The tacit understanding between Qi and Mu, the alliance between the current hegemons, and the plans and secrets that stir up the world...
Is it really just a matter of observing the ceremony now?
"Haha." Qi Tianzi looked at him with great interest: "Do you think that I sent you to Mu Country to give them some support and do something to help them? Or that there is some earth-shattering plan. , I want you to communicate and implement it?"
"Well…
Jiang Wang indeed thought so. Otherwise, why would the emperor say nothing in court?
Isn't this a matter of great importance that requires private secrets?
That's why he, Marquis Jiang, didn't leave even after the court meeting, and ran to the emperor instead of watching the repertoire of Chong Xuan Zun beating Chong Xuan Sheng violently.
The embarrassment on his face gave it all away.
Emperor Qi burst out laughing: "Jiang Wang, Jiang Wang, why do you think the overlord country is the overlord country? Do you think Mu Guo will not be able to survive after losing a game? What kind of person do you think Helian Shanhai is? I dare not say that he can. Grasp her thoughts. Do you actually think that being an envoy of the State of Qi can affect the situation in the Northern Territory? "
Jiang Wang had given up struggling and didn't want to be laughed at by the emperor anymore, so he just said: "Oh."
Emperor Qi stopped laughing and finally regained some dignity of the emperor, saying softly: "Put on a pair of ears and a pair of eyes, listen more and see more.
Come back and tell me what you heard and saw, that's all."
He looked at Jiang Wang and added: "If you are sure, you can also compete with the genius of Mu Country."
Oh, spar.
If you had said this earlier, hadn’t I understood it earlier?
Jiang Wang cursed a few times and responded gently: "I know."
After saying this, he bowed: "I take my leave."
"Wait a minute." The emperor suddenly said again.
Jiang Wang was shocked. Could it be that the Emperor, like Master Guanyan, also has other minds? I didn’t curse anyone.
Then I heard the emperor say: "You are here. Han Ling, you stay and test his "Mu Lue" to see how well he memorizes it. Otherwise, he will know nothing on the grassland and make people laugh."
Han Ling bowed and said, "What if Marquis Wu An can't recite it?"
"Then you have to supervise him to carry it before leaving. In addition," the emperor pondered for a moment, and said briefly and forcefully: "Fine!"
Long Chai left without stopping.
Jiang Wang stood there blankly.
Linzi in May is a bit cold for some reason.
"Master Hou?"
Jiang Wang came back to his senses.
Han Ling, who was wearing a purple official uniform, had his hands folded in front of him and looked at him with a smile: "Should we carry it here, or should we change places?"
Jiang Wang's salary is now mainly three yuan. One is the salary of Marquis Wu'an plus three thousand households, and this one is the big head. One is a third-grade golden melon warrior and a third-grade green brand head catcher, because the former is only a false position, and the latter does not do anything serious in the inspection office, so his salary is not much. The other one is the tax revenue from the Qingyang Town fiefdom. He can take part of it regularly for his own use.
The sum of these three pieces is enough to make him live comfortably. Desheng Trading Company is still building a business, making more money and spending more money. Taixu Jiaolou's profits are all invested in it, but there is nothing to say.
In short, today he, Jiang, is also very wealthy. When going out for a banquet, as long as Brother Yan Xian is not present, it is not a problem to rush to pay the bill.
But when leaving Qi Wang's palace, Jiang Wang's steps were empty.
It's only May now, and his salary this year no longer belongs to him. Han Ling, who killed a thousand swords, didn't know when he was offended. The emperor only said a fine, but he didn't say that every wrong sentence would be punished.
Jiang Wang really wanted to ask him one question - "Does the Han official think my sword is disadvantageous?"
But after all, he couldn't win, so the only words he could say out of his mouth were: "Han officials, please don't forget our past friendship."
Therefore, Han Neiguan Haoxi did not detain him until next year.
Bad luck, bad luck. "
They were almost out of Qi Wang Palace, and Jiang Wang was still sighing in his heart.
He couldn't help but said to Qiu Ji who was escorting him out: "Qiu Neiguan, you said that everyone is standing guard. Why is it that the errand of the envoy to the Mu Kingdom falls on me and not the champion?"
Qiu Ji said seriously: "I think it's because Wu'anhou's beautiful appearance and handsome face can better represent my great Qi Tianwei."
Jiang Wang was silent for a while, and said earnestly: "Qiu Neiguan, you have to work hard. If you push Han Neiguan down as soon as possible, you may be able to deduct less of my salary later."
Qiu Ji just smiled and said: "We will try our best."
At this point, he stopped and raised his eyes forward to indicate that someone was waiting.
The spiritual awareness of this eunuch Bingbi is extraordinary.
Jiang Wang's heart moved slightly, but he just looked forward calmly - there was an old woman with hair as silver as silk, standing quietly outside the palace gate.
Seeing Jiang Wang looking over, he bowed and said, "Master Marquis, the Master of Palace Huaying would like to ask you to come over and have a talk."
We had a drink together a few days ago, why did you suddenly invite me tonight?
Jiang Wang looked up at the moonlight, and for some reason, he suddenly felt good.
He laughed: "I guess there is some good news."
