The chef of the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion brought his own wine when Brother Yan Xian came over for a banquet at first. Then he brought his own furniture, and then he brought his own cook. This was also the beginning of his growing relationship with Brother Yan Xian. proof.
Marquis Jiang Wu'an would not hurt his friend's hospitality. After eating that meal, he made the decision on the spot to let him stay. This chef's skills are truly extraordinary. After entering the mansion, Zhong Xuansheng came more frequently.
Because Zhang Linchuan replaced Lei Zhanqian, Chongxuan Sheng went to Lushuang County to take care of things. It was well maintained. Not to mention anything else, the wine in Bowanghou Mansion and Wuanhou Mansion was filled with more and more wine, and the wine cellar was already filled.
Although the desire for food and drink is a common thing, it is really happy when it is common.
Jiang Wang, Qian Xiang, Bai Yuxia, and Chu Yao were all eating and drinking with great joy.
Chu Yao was not allowed to drink. After eating, he was driven to practice calligraphy.
The remaining three people drank and tasted slowly.
When his mouth was full of oil and his eyes were a little dazed, he picked up the tablecloth and wiped it, drank the remaining wine in the bottle, let out a satisfied burp, and stood up.
"gone!"
So he said.
The sound is like sheathing a sword to hide a cold front, crisp, sharp and decisive.
Jiang Wang didn't get up, he just looked up at this guy.
Because it was a gathering of friends, I deliberately didn't control myself. I was a little drunk at the moment.
He chuckled and said, "I thought you would stay and help me, just like you did in Qingyang Town... Why?"
The forward-looking face has no outline in the messy beard and hair, and the eyelids are drooping listlessly: "My courage has been exhausted."
Without waiting for Jiang Wang to say anything, he turned around again, laughed loudly, and walked out swaggeringly: "Let's go to the world again and gather some courage to come back!"
Bai Yuxia didn't know why Xiang Xiang did this, but he respected Xiang Xiang's choice.
Now it is even more important to respect Jiang Wang's acquiescence.
So he just stood up and said, "I'll see you off."
Jiang Wang sat alone, holding a bottle of wine in his hand, and drank it slowly.
Linzi is certainly a good place.
It is the center of power in the Eastern Region and one of the most famous cities in the world.
There are dragons and tigers competing here, and there is prosperity in the world.
It can satisfy all people's desires and tolerate all people's ambitions.
Of course it is worthy of the heroes of the world competing for the title.
But for Qiang Qian, this overlord of the capital is even more significant.
This is November 16, 3921 in the Dao calendar, and the only successor of Weiwo Swordsman in the world, Xiang Xiang, sets foot in Linzi for the first time in his life.
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The greater the reputation, the harder it is to be as free as before.
In the past, when he was traveling across the county, how many people knew him? You can be swaggering.
Now if he wants to sneak to Yunguo to meet An An, it will be a hundred times more difficult than before.
Just like this time he went out to sea specifically to thank Zhu Biqiong in person, but he also had to take into account the political significance of the identity of Marquis Wu'an.
You can only travel lightly and sneak around like a thief.
But even though he came quietly like this, he could not see Zhu Biqiong himself.
Bai Yuxia came to see Jiang Wang with a handwritten letter. The letter was accepted, but Zhu Biqiong did not show up, saying that she was in retreat.
"Her people sent a message saying that she was at a critical juncture in her practice and it was not convenient to see guests." Bai Yuxia, who has fully adapted to the role of a guest, reported this.
It is not convenient for Jiang Wang himself to appear on Crescent Island.
Appearing in public makes people nervous, and hiding one's head and tail makes people even more vigilant.
Therefore, he had to stop at sea and let Bai Yuxia send a letter asking for an audience.
The last time I came to the offshore islands, Zhu Biqiong also said that it was not the time to meet.
But it was only this time that Jiang Wang belatedly discovered that Zhu Biqiong seemed to be deliberately avoiding him... Why didn't he see that cultivation was important when he was chasing Li Daorong to kill?
He didn't know what Zhu Biqiong was thinking. After coming out of Tianfu Secret Realm, Zhu Biqiong is no longer the little girl who can be seen through at a glance. He only offered to help without any reservation twice, which can still prove the original friendship.
Zhu Biqiong must have Zhu Biqiong's reasons.
Jiang Wang could only accept it.
You can't just block people's doors?
Maybe Diao Hailou thought he was going to have another battle at Tianya Terrace.
Wu'anhou blocking the door and Jiang Qingyang blocking the door are completely different concepts. One misjudgment might lead to a direct fight between Diaohailou and Jueming Island...
Speaking of which, since he himself went to sea again, he should have discussed with Chen Zhitao from Diaohailou, who was "unfortunately born fifteen years too late".
But for Zhu Biqiong's sake, he didn't cause any trouble.
The current Chen Zhitao... will not be his opponent.
Even looking at the entire Diaohai Tower, he was confident that he could sweep all the members down to the four Jinghai elders.
"Then let's go." He said to Bai Yuxia.
"Where should we go next?" Bai Yuxia asked.
At this time, the small boat floated on the blue sea, and the sound of the tide came one after another.
Jiang Wang, who was wearing a cloak and standing alone on the bow, only said quietly: "The Gate of Ten Thousand Demons."
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Extraordinary monks enjoy extraordinary resources in the world, and naturally they should also bear extraordinary responsibilities.
Of course, not every monk has this consciousness.
It was only after the rise of the national system that some extraordinary responsibilities became a consensus, rather than just one's own moral drive.
Many people feel that their current level of cultivation is due to their own cultivation step by step. They rely on their own efforts and do not receive any help. Of course, they do not need to give back to the world.
As everyone knows, "stability in this world" is never a matter of course. The reason why he can practice stably is the result of countless people's struggle.
In the Eastern Region, every Wailou Realm monk has the responsibility to go to sea.
In Qi State, every Shenlin monk must participate in guarding the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons for at least one month.
Of course Jiang Wang will not evade his responsibilities.
As we all know, the history of the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons can be traced back to ancient times. As for the location of the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons, it was established in the middle region and was suppressed under Tianjing City.
But a long time ago, Tianjing City was no longer the only entrance to the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons.
Of course, it was Jing Taizu who first established Tianjing City above the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons, and also established the most powerful Dajing Central Empire. It is said that "when there is a good situation, the emperor will guard the gate of the country."
There had been some so-called countries called "countries" before, but their systems could hardly be called sound, and they were no different from the tribal era, and there was no trace of anything beyond the sects... they were fragmented and incompetent.
It was Jing Taizu who was the first to establish an empire with a complete system and a clear political system. At that time, he maximized the use of the torrent of humanity, which attracted the world to follow suit. The national system has flourished since then.
These stories are recorded in detail in "Shi Dao Chu Hai".
The third volume of "Jinglue" also describes in detail how Emperor Jingwen made alliances with the world after he came to power, and how he cared for the interests behind the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons.
But with the advancement of history, the evolution of the times, and the development of all countries in the world.
Great countries such as Yang, Chu, and Qin played a role behind the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons that was no less than that of Jing State, but they shed more blood and sweat and gained far less.
Jing Guo held the knife to cut the deer alone, which was no longer allowed in objective reality.
So there was the famous "Emperor of the Five Kingdoms Meeting in Tianjing" event in history.
According to the fifth volume of "Jinglue", this is a story that happened during the period of Emperor Jingqin...
It is said that before the start of the Yellow River Conference, the emperors of the five hegemonic countries came directly to the outside of Tianjing City, named Jingtianzi, and demanded that the responsibilities of each country for the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons be reconsidered.
This incident directly woke up Jingguo from the dream of dominating the world. If it was not handled well, Yang, Chu, Qin, Jing, and Mu, the five kingdoms' cavalry drank their horses in Tianjing City, and the five kingdoms' armies jointly attacked the Central Region. result.
Historical records: The emperor's face remained as usual, he pointed out the territory on the spot, divided the world, and discussed with the emperors the important matter of slaying demons. When he returned home, his face was as white as paper, the blood had faded, and his index finger was still trembling. That night, I cried in the Ancestral Temple.
In this major event, "Shi Dao Cuts the Sea" does not have a clear summary description of how Yang, Chu, Qin, Jing, and Mu reached cooperation. It skipped the process and focused on the results and impact of the matter. But one piece of the puzzle can be found in the history books divided into volumes by each country. Those who are thoughtful can see the whole picture.
I have to say that Sima Heng was really capable of writing the following part about Emperor Jing Qin, about his face being as white as paper, about crying in the temple late at night...
Being able to know these things and find evidence to confirm them is a skill.
Dare to write it out, write it in such detail, it is another skill.
It is fitting that he should be famous. With this book, "The Sword of History Cuts the Sea," he will surpass all the sages of historians in history and become the first historian.
At that time, the person who represented the Eastern Region was still the Emperor of Yang Kingdom. Of course, everything later was taken over by Qi State. The process of Qi Guo taking over was naturally not a smooth one. It was good for you and good for me. Those shares of Gu Yang were all taken back bit by bit by today's Emperor Qi, who led the civil and military forces of Qi State to regain the Eastern Territory.
This is something for later, let’s not mention it.
Since the "Emperor of the Five Kingdoms Meeting in Tianjing", the control of the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons has been changed from the sole control of the Jingguo family to the joint control of the six powers. No one of the top six in the world can open or close the door alone. At least three hegemons must agree to make changes to the status of the Gate of Demons.
From that time on, the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons opened up five auxiliary gates, which were placed within their own borders by the five great overlords.
From then on, the armies of the other five major countries can also march directly into the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons from their own borders. They do not have to gather in the middle region and walk under the eyes of Jingguo. They can be inspected by Jingguo and worry about when Jingguo will Fall out.
The rules of that Yellow River Conference have continued to this day. Since then, it has become a common practice to use the achievements of the Yellow River Society to divide the interests of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect.
The secondary gate of the Gate of Ten Thousand Demons in Qi State opens at the source of the Zihe River.
The Zi of Zihe River is the Zi of Linzi.
This shows the importance of this river.
However, it does not seem to have a strong presence in the Qi State, and it is not as well-known as the Weishui River is in the Qin State.
That's because it has never been open to ordinary people, fishermen have never been allowed to fish, and even the main river is not allowed to be approached easily. Barriers are set up in the distance, and some places are directly covered by formations.
Zihe River is important and mysterious.
People's feelings and closeness to it are mostly through its tributaries that spread throughout the country. For example, Tanzhu River in Bay County.
The Zihe River is a rare large river that is independent of the long river system. It forms a water system in its own right and flows eastward into the sea with majestic momentum.
In fact, if the Qi Navy wants to go to sea in large numbers, it will not pass through the dock in Linhai County, but will go directly to the mouth of the Zihe River. However, as a military location, it is not open to the public.
Jiang Wang turned back from Crescent Island, and the boat went straight down to this port.
Changji Water Village is the name of this water village in the upper reaches of the Zihe River. It is a long way away from the imperial capital and is located in Jichuan County.
This village is adjacent to Le'an in the north and overlooks Qiaoshan Mountain in the south. Not far to the west is Qiuyang County where Chongxuan's family is located, and looking east to Linzi.
Jiang Wang is also here for the first time.
Before this, he had never thought that there was actually a Gate of Ten Thousand Demons hidden here.
It was as if he had never thought that the person in charge of this water stronghold and this gate of all monsters was Song Yao, the imperial court official.
This court official had just passed the marriage between his disciple's daughter and Uncle Shuo Fang's house, and he and Uncle Shuo Fang began to flirt with each other. But this year has not yet passed, and the joy of the wedding has not dissipated. The bridge connecting the two political forces has been broken...
Although the cooperation between the two political forces will not collapse so easily. But Bao Zhongqing's death will undoubtedly make Song Yao, who attended the wedding in person, very dissatisfied.
Does Bao Zhongqing have to die?
If Bao Zhongqing's ending was already doomed, then what was the significance of that wedding? What's the point of Song Yao going to the platform?
Is it just to let Bao Zhongqing have a son?
The daughter of a disciple, the mere happiness of Miao Yuzhi is not unexpendable, but is it necessary for him, Master Song Yaosong, to come to her door in person?
This is a kind of harm to Song Yao's face.
Chongxuan Sheng had privately concluded that Shuofang Bo Yi must make concessions in family interests in order to save him. He was also thinking about whether he could have a few bites with him. After all, he had personally paid homage to Bao Zhongqing's 'Prince Bao's best friend', so it was natural for him to have a meal...
But the actual actions of Uncle Shuofang's Mansion have never been seen, and Song Yao's side is also calm.
Zhong Xuansheng guessed that Bao Yi's solution might be in a personal form, involving the secrets of Dongzhen level... He was still angry for a long time, saying that Uncle Bao's family was a waste of resources, and Zhenren Song was not so difficult to coax.
But what Jiang Wang never expected was that Song Yao, who had no previous interactions with him, would discuss the word "Changji" in Changji Water Village as his first words.
Changji Water Village spans the upper reaches of the Zihe River. Its structure is made of wood and stone, supplemented by cast iron. The overall style is majestic. From a distance, it looks like a ferocious beast, as if it has the courage to swallow the sea.
At that time, Song Yao was standing outside the water village gate, looking up at the word "Changji" on the vertical plaque like a dragon and snake swimming down.
"Does Marquis Wu An know who wrote these two words?" he asked.
Of course Jiang Wang didn't know, so he said honestly: "Please forgive Jiang Wang for being ignorant... This is even the first time for me to come to Changji Water Village, and the first time I have heard of this name."
"The one in the Bluestone Palace."
Song Yao's voice was so calm and light.
It was as light as if he was teaching Jiang Wang how to pronounce the word "Changji".
But in Jiang Wang's ears, it was nothing less than a thunderous explosion.
He raised his eyes and looked above the water stronghold, where heavily guarded navy officers were patrolling back and forth. It seemed like nothing was heard, and maybe nothing was heard.
Jiang Wang then left the boat and continued walking towards the water village as if he hadn't heard anything.
The commander of his bodyguards, Fang Yuanyou, ordered a guard of 200 people to wait near the water village early. Bai Yuxia had already gone ahead to transfer people.
At this moment, outside the water village, only Song Yao was walking alongside him on the vast expanse of blue waves.
"Are you surprised?" Song Yao's voice was calm, and he said in a eloquent tone: "It was after that one rectified our navy that it became truly strong. In the several fierce battles on Ju Ming Island, that one They all participated in it. Therefore, many people in the government and the public have always recognized him. However, as time has passed, few people remember it. The major mistakes he made on the Xia Kingdom issue back then, and the series of mishandlings that resulted, made him It completely ruined everything and prevented His Majesty from being able to move as soon as possible to transcend... Time is also fate."
I have to say, his history is very good.
But Jiang Wang just said calmly: "What surprises me is not this, but...why did Doctor Song tell me this?"
"Oh, just a casual mention." Song Yao smiled: "I hope I didn't scare Marquis Wu An."
"I have also walked outside the Bluestone Palace."
Amidst the shouts of the soldiers in the water village and the sound of the noose being slowly laid down on the stainless steel village gate, Jiang Wang said calmly: "I don't think it's scary."
Bang!
The stainless steel village gate engraved with formation patterns completely fell down and turned into a bridge, parallel to the water surface.
The huge air wave knocked the water pattern away, rippling away in circles.
(End of chapter)
