Outside Xiqi City, in the woods.
"Xiao Sheng, you said that the Chan Sect imitates the way of heaven and cultivates the way of ruthlessness. What about our Jie Jiao?" Empress Shiji was more interested in what Xiao Sheng had just said. After she came back, she continued to chat with Xiao Sheng.
"Uncle Master, although we, Jiejiao, obey nature and respond to people, we have the intention of intercepting a glimmer of hope. No matter when, there will always be a glimmer of hope.
For example, Yin Jiao and Yin Hong from before, if they were my disciples of Jie Jiao, they would not die even if they made mistakes. Jie Jiao would give them a glimmer of hope. "
"So, what I teach is the path of sentient beings?"
"That's right." Xiao Sheng nodded in approval.
"What about Master Laozi? What did his people teach and cultivate?"
"Master Laozi cultivates the way of forgetting love."
"The way to forget love?" Empress Shiji was a little confused.
"Yes. Wangqing is not ruthless, nor is he sentimental. He is dissolving the friendship in the mortal world and reducing the influence of the mortal world on the monks.
When love is needed, love is there and never disappears.
When you need to be ruthless, you have forgotten your love, and your love will not disturb your heart. "
"The way to forget one's feelings is good. We should learn from Master Laozi."
"Yes, uncle. In fact, after practicing in the mountains for a long time and not being stained by the world of mortals for a long time, I naturally forget my feelings."
"To completely forget is to be ruthless. You still need to go down the mountain occasionally."
"Uncle Master, you are right."
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Let's talk about Han Rong at Sishui Pass. He soon learned that Zhang Shan and Yin Jiao were defeated and killed.
He urgently reported the song again.
King Zhou was furious when he got the news and hurriedly summoned civil and military officials to discuss countermeasures.
Someone remonstrated with the official Li Deng and said: "Your Majesty, I recommend Hong Jin, the general of Sanshan Pass."
In "The Romance of the Gods", it was Kong Xuan who succeeded Deng Jiugong and became the commander-in-chief of Sanshan Pass.
Now, after the death of Zhang Shan, the great Yuanrong of Sanshanguan, "The Romance of the Gods" said that the chief soldier of Sanshanguan was Hong Jin, and Kong Xuan became the official.
This is what I don't understand.
"Good!" King Zhou agreed with Li Deng's recommendation.
The decree was sent to Sanshanguan again.
This is the third time the edict has been delivered.
The first time was when Deng Jiugong received the order.
The second time was when Zhang Shan received the order.
The third time, Sanshanguan Hongjin received the order and made it clear to Kong Xuan. He led one hundred thousand troops and marched towards Xiqi.
Who is Hong Jin?
He can be regarded as a disciple of Jiejiao.
Know a strange skill, Qimen Escape.
There is also a sea mount, Whale Dragon.
In "The Romance of the Gods", Hong Jin went to the west and was captured by Princess Longji.
Later, Yuelao and Fuyuan Immortal helped to get Hong Jin and Princess Longji married.
I don't understand why this is the case here.
Guess: Princess Long Ji was probably tricked into marrying a mortal monk. Later, she was dragged down by Hong Jin and died in the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation.
In addition, there are also speculations that Hong Jin is a descendant of the Kunpeng ancestor, and that God Haotian wants to have a relationship with Kunpeng by marrying Princess Longji. This seems unlikely.
Let’s talk less and get down to business.
Hong Jin led a hundred thousand soldiers and horses to march westward.
Not just for one day.
Arrive at the foot of Xiqi City and set up camp.
In the woods.
"Senior brother, the person who came to Chaoge this time is Hong Jin. He is considered a disciple of Jiejiao. Should we let him leave Xiqi and return to the mountain to practice?" Qian Sihai said. He knows the details of Hong Jin and has dealt with Hong Jin.
"Hong Jin? He is an unknown person. He is not considered a disciple of Jiejiao. He only needs to be warned not to take action against mortals. For the rest, he is left to fend for himself." Xiao Sheng did not take Hong Jin seriously.
"Yes." Qian Sihai took the order to warn Hong Jin.
...
The next day.
Hong Jin sent the pioneer officer Ji Kang out of the camp to challenge Xiqi City.
"Ji Kang, Mr. Big Dipper has an order not to use magic on mortals." Before Ji Kang set off, Hong Jin warned him again.
"The general will know." Ji Kang was a Taoist from the left and knew a strange skill, so Hong Jin specially warned him.
Prime Minister Jiang Ziya's Mansion.
Jiang Ziya didn't take Hong Jin seriously and just asked: "Which general wants to go outside the city?"
"The general is willing to go." Nangong Shi asked for a fight.
outside the city.
Nangong Shi asked: "Who is coming?"
Ji Kang replied: "I am under the command of Commander-in-Chief Hong, and I am also the official seal official Ji Kang. I have been ordered to attack now. If you rebels don't surrender quickly, when will we wait?"
Nangong Shi smiled and said: "For ordinary generals like you, more than a hundred people have died under Xiqi City. If you don't want to die, withdraw your troops quickly, otherwise it will be too late to regret."
Ji Kang was furious and rushed towards Nangong Shi with his sword.
Nangong Shi also waved his sword, rode his horse, and rushed forward.
The two fought for thirty rounds.
Ji Kang gradually lost.
He just wanted to use magic.
Then he suddenly remembered that he couldn't use magic on mortals.
A moment of hesitation revealed a flaw, and Nangong Shi almost stabbed him to death.
Another twenty rounds of fighting.
Ji Kang is surrounded by dangers.
Either use strange magic or be hacked to death by Nangong Shi.
Ji Kang must make a choice. If he ran away, he would probably be hacked to death by Nangong Shi from behind.
As a last resort, Ji Kang recited a spell, and a black cloud appeared above him.
A black dog just appeared in the clouds.
Suddenly, a starlight shot over.
Defeat the black dog and the black cloud.
"Ah..." Ji Kang screamed and fell off his horse, bleeding from his mouth and nose.
"Big Dipper Lord has an order not to use magic on mortals. Why do you disobey the order?" Greedy Wolf appeared in the sky. Thirty-six Tiangang and Seventy-two Disha have been diligently monitoring the battle.
As soon as they discover any violation of the order, they take action immediately.
Ji Kang struggled miserably on the ground, trying to get up, but couldn't. His magic was broken and his body suffered backlash.
"Since it's your first offense and you haven't caused any mortal casualties, I'll spare your life this time. But next time, I'll definitely kill you!" Greedy Wolf shouted. After he finished speaking, he disappeared.
Nangong Shi looked at Ji Kang who was struggling on the ground. Instead of taking advantage of the situation, he withdrew his troops and returned to the city.
Ji Kang's men hurriedly carried Ji Kang back to the camp.
Prime Minister Jiang Ziya's Mansion.
"So it was Xingguan who took action?" Jiang Ziya was a little surprised.
"That's right, if it hadn't been for Xingguan's action, the general might have died from the evil arts." Nangong Shi was a little scared.
"It's easy to handle generals, but it's hard to defeat them on the right side. You need to be careful in the future." Jiang Ziya shook his head. He has seen too many heretical techniques over the years.
If it weren't for Xiao Sheng, he would have died several times.
"Prime Minister, I heard that Hong Jin is also from the left." Nangong Shi was a little worried.
"Yes, if Hong Jin challenges him, he needs to send someone with cultivation skills."
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Hong Jin's side.
"Oh, I didn't expect Lord Big Dipper to send Tiangang Disha to supervise the battle. We need to be careful not to disobey orders." Hong Jin looked a little ugly. After all, it was his man who was almost beaten to death by Greedy Wolf.
"I will obey your orders," Ji Kang said weakly.
"Take a good rest." Hong Jin comforted him a few words and returned to the commander's camp to discuss the future war with another subordinate, Bai Xianzhong.
The next day.
Bai Xianzhong went to challenge.
Deng Jiugong came out to challenge.
Both of them are mortals and cannot use magic.
After twenty rounds of fighting.
Deng Jiugong showed a flaw, and Bai Xianzhong was fooled. Deng Jiugong raised his sword and chopped him off his horse.
Another day.
Hong Jin personally led his troops into battle. He has no more available men.
Jiang Ziya also led his troops out of the city.
In front of the battle.
"Is the person here Jiang Shanghu?" Hong Jin shouted.
"I am Jiang Shang, and you are Hong Jin, the commander-in-chief of Sanshan Pass?"
"I am Hong Jin! Jiang Shang, you and others did not observe the rules of ministers, gathered people to cause chaos, resisted the king's master, and killed Zhongliang... If we did not dismount and surrender early, we would all turn into powder." Hong Jin is not very capable, but his tone is not small. .
"Hong Jin, since you are a general, you should know the time of heaven and understand the affairs of the world. The whole world belongs to the Lord of Zhou, and all the wise men are separated from the single husband. Today, eight hundred princes are fighting against the unjust. Soon they will join Mengjin to punish the people and save them from the fire. .
A good bird chooses a tree to roost in, and a good minister chooses his master to do his work. You should surrender early, otherwise your body and head will be in a different place and you will regret it too late. "Jiang Ziya's mouth and nose skills are still better than Hong Jin's.
Hong Jin was furious: "What an old man! How dare you bully me like this! Come and die!"
Hong Jin rode his horse, wielded his sword, and charged towards him.
"Stop being so arrogant!" Nezha rushed towards Hong Jin first.
Huang Tianhua and others were a step late. They just watched and did not attack together.
Hong Jin and Nezha fought until the forty round.
Hong Jin gradually lost ground.
He saw Nezha stepping on the Hot Wheel and knew that Nezha was not a mortal and could use magic on Nezha.
Hong Jin drove his horse and jumped out of the circle.
Place a soap flag on the ground.
This soap flag turned into a door.
Hong Jin entered the flag gate with his men and horses.
Nezha hesitated and followed in.
In the flag gate.
Hong Jin can see Nezha, but Nezha cannot see Hong Jin.
Hong Jin smiled sinisterly and chopped off Nezha's back with a knife.
There was a clang, but it was Nezha's Hun Tianling who blocked Hong Jin's sword.
"What a thief, so this is what he used!" At this time, Nezha had already seen the clues and saw Hong Jin.
It hit Hong Jin in a circle.
Hong Jin couldn't avoid it and was hit on the head, killing him instantly.
His fate changed this time. He could not marry Princess Longji as his wife. He died early in Xiqi and his soul was on the list of gods.
Hong Jin died, and Jiang Ziya took the opportunity to use his troops to wipe out Hong Jin's camp.
…
Grove.
"Brother, Hong Jin has been beaten to death by Nezha." Qian Sihai reported the situation.
"Yeah" Xiao Sheng nodded casually without saying anything.
"Brother, now the thirty-sixth route to conquer Xiqi has been completed. Xiqi may not be ready for the Eastern Expedition." Xiqi will have to be conquered thirty-six times before the Eastern Expedition can begin.
Now that the expedition has been completed, Jiang Ziya is about to begin his eastern expedition.
Yuanshi Tianzun told Jiang Ziya about this, and Jiang Ziya later told Xiao Sheng. Qian Sihai also attended.
"It's only a matter of days. Let's go to Jinji Ridge and wait for the Eastern Expedition to begin." Xiao Sheng said. He wants to leave Xiqi City. Because Jiang Ziya wanted to worship the general at Jintai before the Eastern Expedition, not only the immortals from the Chan Sect would come, but also Yuanshi Tianzun.
It was a grand gathering for teaching, so it was better for Xiao Sheng to avoid it.
Qian Sihai didn't ask why he went to Jinjiling.
He informed Tiangang Disha and left Xiqi City. They went to Jinjiling first to settle down.
Xiao Sheng called Empress Shiji and then went to Jinjiling.
…
At Sishui Pass, Han Rong soon learned the news that Hong Jin was defeated and killed.
He hurriedly wrote a memorial and reported the song to the court.
When King Zhou learned the news, he was furious.
Call the ministers together to discuss countermeasures.
Fei Lian, the middle official, fell down and said: "Jiang Shang is a scholar of Kunlun's Left Dao. He cannot be captured by powerful soldiers. When the king issues an edict, Kong Xuan can be used as a general. He is good at the five elements of Taoism. If the common people rebel, he can be captured, and he can be suppressed in the Western Territory."
"Good!" King Zhou accurately reported and sent an envoy to Sanshan Pass with the imperial edict.
This is the fourth time Sanshanguan has received an order.
This time, Kong Xuan, the most powerful man, was finally sent to the Western Expedition.
This Kong Xuan is hiding in Sanshanguan for some unknown reason.
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Jiang Ziya's side.
After defeating Hong Jin, preparations for the Eastern Expedition began.
Jiang Ziya presented his mentorship to Ji Fa.
Ji Fa said: "In the past, the late king had his last words: 'No ministers should attack the king.'" Previously, Ji Chang had left his last words and did not allow Ji Fa to attack Chaoge.
Jiang Ziya said: "I dare not betray the late king, but all the princes in the world have turned against business and agreed to gather in Mengjin..." Jiang Ziya persuaded Ji Fa with the righteousness of the world.
San Yisheng also advised: "The Prime Minister's words are for the loyalty of the country, so the king must listen..."
Under the persuasion of Jiang Ziya and San Yisheng, Ji Fa finally agreed to the Eastern Expedition. (I wonder if this is a performance?)
After that, Nangong Shi and Xin Jia were ordered to go to Qishan to build a general platform.
Not just for one day.
The platform is completed.
Jiang Ziya established the Department of Military and Political Affairs and hung the "Discipline Card of Beheading Laws" in the commander's mansion.
Details are listed below:
1. If you don't advance when you hear the drum, if you don't retreat when you hear the gold, if you don't raise the flag, and if you press the flag and don't fall down, this is a slow army. Anyone who offends will be killed.
2. Failure to respond by calling someone by name, failing to look at someone, failing to show up in violation of deadlines, and breaking the rules is bullying the army; offenders will be executed.
…
A total of seventeen laws of beheading.
All the officers and soldiers looked at this, and they were all frightened and did not dare to neglect the military.
On the auspicious day of March 15th, King Wu Jifa asked San Yisheng to read out the congratulations.
"...tell it to the Five Mountains..."
"...tell the sun, the moon, the stars, the Wind Master, the Rain Master, the gods of the Holy Emperors and Ming Kings of past dynasties..."
"...tell the Haotian God and the Houtu God..."
Later, King Wu Jifa worshiped Jiang Ziya as his general.
Jiang Ziya took the stage to pay homage to the general.
Afterwards, Jiang Ziya sent an order: "Military and political officers and generals will listen to the instructions at the school grounds in three days. Today, Taoist brothers from the Three Mountains and Five Mountains bid farewell to me."
Jiang Ziya left the general platform and headed south of Qishan Mountain.
Nezha and others greeted Jiang Ziya.
Here, the twelve golden immortals of Chanjiao have arrived.
Yuanshi Tianzun hasn't come yet.
Jiang Ziya arrived.
Suddenly, fairy music played in unison in the air.
Yuanshi Tianzun also came.
Zhongchan taught his disciples to prostrate themselves and said: "Disciple, I wish my teacher a long and holy life!"
Yuanshi Tianzun waved everyone to get up.
Yuanshi Tianzun said: "Jiang Shang, you have accumulated merits and deeds for forty years, and now you are the emperor's teacher... You conquered the east to destroy Zhou, made great achievements, divided the land, your descendants are far away, and the country is extended. I am a poor man today. I came here to treat you."
Yuanshi Tianzun came to give Jiang Ziya a farewell party. But what he said were all Jiang Ziya's ordinary things, and he didn't say anything about becoming an immortal.
The Twelve Golden Immortals of Chanjiao also came to bid farewell to Jiang Ziya and his disciples.
This is a grand event for the elucidation of religion.
Although there were not many people, it was very lively.
Xiao Sheng felt the aura here at Jinji Ridge, but he didn't come over.
Three days later.
Jiang Ziya, the general on the field, lined up the formation.
The generals include: Nangong Shi, Wu Ji, Nezha, Huang Tianhua...
The military formations include: one-word long snake formation, two dragons coming out of water formation..., heaven and earth three talents formation, all-encompassing formation and other twelve formations.
Auspicious days and good times.
Ji Fa and Jiang Ziya led 600,000 troops and left Xiqi.
Ten miles long pavilion.
All the civil and military officials in Xiqi paid a farewell visit to Ji Fa and Jiang Ziya.
Six hundred thousand soldiers and horses crossed Yanshan Mountain and headed for Shouyang Mountain.
On the road, there were two people blocking the road: Boyi and Shuqi. They were dressed like scribes. They are not here to fight.
Boyi and Shuqi were the two princes of Guzhujun in the late Shang Dynasty.
They hope that Ji Fa will not attack the merchants. They are all loyal people.
But they could not stop King Wu from attacking the merchants. Later he starved to death in Shouyang Mountain.
Jiang Ziya called them "righteous men in the world" and did not make things difficult for them.
Jiang Ziya's soldiers and horses continued to move forward.
The troops arrived at Jinjiling.
One of the generals, Wei Ben, blocked the road and had a fight with Nangong Shi, who was defeated.
Note that this was Jiang Ziya's first battle in the Eastern Expedition, and he was defeated by a mortal general.
Jiang Ziya was furious and intended to kill Nangong Shi.
But Wei Ben came to vote for Jiang Ziya, so he let Nangong Shi go.
...
It is said that after receiving the order of Chaoge, Kong Xuan left Sanshan Pass, stayed at dawn and stayed at night, and rushed to Sishui Pass after being hungry and thirsty for more than one day.
"Marshal is late for this trip." Han Rong said.
Kong Xuan said: "Why is it late?"
Han Rong said: "Jiang Ziya paid homage to the general at Jintai on March 15th, and his troops have left Xiqi." Han Rong sent the latest news.
Kong Xuan said: "It doesn't matter. During my trip, I will capture Ji Fa and Jiang Ziya and go to Chaoge." Kong Xuan was the first among the saints. When he said he wanted to capture Jiang Ziya and Ji Fa, he really wanted to capture them, not just arrogant words.
Not one day.
Kong Xuan also rushed to Jinji Ridge and blocked Jiang Ziya's way.
...
On Jinji Ridge.
Xiao Sheng and Empress Shi Ji saw two armies.
"Xiao Sheng, who is this Kong Xuan?" Empress Shiji didn't know Kong Xuan.
"Uncle, I don't know either, but Kong Xuan is definitely not an easy person." Xiao Sheng didn't tell Kong Xuan's origin, he shouldn't know.
...
Near Jinjiling.
Zhang Shao also came. The leader of the Shi Jue Formation, the Red Sand Formation, Xiao Sheng spared his life before. He wants revenge.
"It is rumored that Kong Xuan's strength is unfathomable. I wonder if he can capture the people in the Chan religion?"
