The Xingwang Mansion in Kyoto, Lingnan, the Han Kingdom, and the Zhaoyang Hall in the inner city of the imperial capital.
Reclining on a soft huanghuali wood couch was a thin-faced man, wearing an orange gauze casual robe. Two plump, round-faced girls in pink gauze palace clothes were squatting or standing aside, carefully and gently tapping him. His pair of slender red phoenix eyes seemed to be open and closed, and he was facing a warrior in red brocade who was kneeling under the steps of the white jade majesty. He was silent but extremely majestic. His fingers were slender and white and very beautiful. They were twisted together and clapped on the back of his hands. Although they were slender, they were not revealing at all, and they seemed to be very powerful.
The red-clothed warrior under His Majesty's rank was extremely powerful. Although he was kneeling there, he faintly exuded a man-hungry aura. However, the man on the soft couch in front of him made him dare not move at all. Seeing that the man above him didn't say a word, the warrior in red couldn't help but turn his head and look inside the soft silk hanging tent to the side. Two meters away to the left of the soft couch, there was a man standing behind the curtain. Behind the curtain inside the beaded curtain, there was another man in purple. He had been standing there quietly, with his hand in his hand. He was rubbing a piece of transparent jasper and crescent-shaped jadeite.
The man on the soft couch is Liu Sheng, the emperor of the Han Dynasty who currently controls Lingnan. He ascended to the throne at the age of twenty-three and had great ambitions. Taking advantage of the situation, Ma Chu successively captured more than ten states in northern Guangdong and southern Hunan, and he had great ambitions to enter the Central Plains and aspire to dominate the world. It's a pity that in the past two years, his ears have been filled with flattery, and he has gradually become addicted to his past achievements and drunkenness. In the fifteen years since he took the throne, he is only thirty-seven or eighteen years old, and his temples have turned white and his eyes have become cloudy.
With his right hand, he gently stroked the less than five-inch black beard under his chin. Although he was sitting leaning there without speaking, he had held the top position in Lingnan for more than ten years, so he didn't need to show it deliberately, and his whole body was very impressive.
He looked at the kneeling warrior in red, and seemed to be about to speak as he pondered, but suddenly stopped for a moment. He waved his hands to ask the two palace maids to step aside, and he sat up a little. Although he has a thin figure, his frame is broad-shouldered and tall, and he is much taller than the local aborigines in Lingnan. Even among the Central Plains people who live in Lingnan, there are very few people as tall as him. Even sitting there It also gives people a very tall feeling. He turned his head and looked at the man in purple shirt on his left who stood with his hands behind his back and played with the emerald without moving.
"Brother Lingsu, as Chang Chao just said, what do you think of the current development of the situation? Qing Nuer's return to Beijing this time has caused quite a stir!" Liu Sheng spoke unhurriedly, but his eyes It still seems to be closed but not closed, and the opening and closing of it occasionally is very forceful. If there were others here, they would definitely not underestimate him, and they would definitely not think that he is as fragile as he looks.
The man in purple shirt has a Chinese character face, a tall and straight figure, and a calm and authoritative expression between his brows, but his age is hard to tell. This man named Lingliu was originally named Tan Lingliu. He was from Shaozhou in Lingnan, but his ancestral home was from Qilu in the Central Plains.
Thirteen years after Gaozu's reign, he made great achievements on his own in helping Liu Sheng win the throne, and won Liu Sheng's trust and respect. Although he was only a servant of a guest in the court, and even many people did not know him, Liu Sheng always treated him as a brother. After Liu Sheng's brother Emperor Shang was deposed, there were many voices in the court who expressed injustice for Emperor Shang and demanded that the few warriors involved in the regicide act be killed. Tan Lingqiu was one of them, but for various reasons he was secretly retained, and then disappeared from the Southern Han court officials. But at the same time, his other name, Yang Jiong, is very popular in the world.
At the end of the Tang Dynasty, warlords fought for their own independence and separatism. After Zhu Wen destroyed the Tang Dynasty, the world was in chaos, and all the heroes came together. Mo Yuzi, a good man in the world of martial arts, compiled a "List of Celebrities in the Jianghu and Strange Arts" to show that he could stand shoulder to shoulder with other heroes in the late Sui and early Tang Dynasties. People in China agree and cater to it.
His descendant Mo Jinglao Lao Mo Jing divided heroes and knights into different categories in the "Yangxia Lu" handed down to the world. Since then, these martial arts tycoons and martial arts eccentrics have been proud to be on the "Jianghu Celebrities and Strange Arts List" and "Yangxia Lu". And the people who can be listed in the top ten of the double list are naturally moved and admired by the world.
Since Zhu Wen replaced Tang Liliang, many heroes have emerged in the world. There is Zhuangzong Li Cunxu who later founded the Later Tang Dynasty. He was known as the number one celebrity in the list of strange arts. He dominated the world for more than ten years and no one dared to compete with him. Even his brother Li Cunxiao, the tiger general, is one of the top five figures in the world; the famous iron gun Wang Yanzhang is also proud of the Central Plains; Guo Wei and Guo Queer, the Taizu of the Later Zhou Dynasty, were all on the list of famous celebrities and strange arts at that time. Famous person.
It was Liu Yan, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty who truly established the Han Dynasty. He was also praised by Li Cunxu as the most famous figure after him since Li Cunxu. At a young age, Liu Yan took advantage of his father and brother's influence to establish the Han Dynasty.
Since Li Cunxu's death, he has occupied the top spot in the fantasy art list for ten years, and he is also the only character who has withdrawn from the fantasy art list. In the more than ten years since him, no one dared to top the Qiyi list. Because he, Liu Yan, has been the emperor for thirty years and has nothing to prove! This is also the pride of the Liu family dynasty and even the people of Lingnan.
"Although what Chang Chao has learned is still a level lower than that of Brother Si Ti, I am afraid it is much better than that of my apprentice. If at that time he could not get even fifty meters away from His Highness, I guess there is someone around your highness who has a better aura than me." (Yang Jiong) Tan Lingliu thought about the situation that the warrior had just described to Liu Sheng, and his clear eyes seemed to be full of passion.
He was known in the world as Yang Jiong, a sick tiger and a mad lion. His physical appearance was like that of a scholar. However, there are few enemies with the unique skills of a tiger and a lion. In the past, one man single-handedly challenged the eighteen first-class masters of Balong Water Village on the Zhishui River of Xiangjiang River, and became famous throughout the world and intimidated Sanxiang.
Although he is ranked ninth on the celebrity list, according to insiders, he has already surpassed the eighth-ranked Buddha Bian Hao. But the person involved did not speak, and he had no chance to challenge. The general of the Southern Tang Dynasty who was busy with military affairs every day, the general Bian Hao Bian who was known as the Living Buddha, but it can also be seen that there were only a handful of people above him in the world.
"Your Majesty, I dare to think that although there are many strange people in the world today, who in the world can be superior to me and Brother Si Ti, who will safely accompany His Highness? Even if there is, what is his purpose? ? There are only two people I am thinking about, but they are inconsistent with what Chang Chao said, not to mention the cause and effect of this matter has not yet been determined. However, I speculate in my heart that no matter who this person is, it may be a good thing for His Highness and His Majesty! At least no one will deny it now Let’s do things in the name of Taoist gods!”
Dao Master Shi Zhenren is a legend that transcends these people in the world. He is ranked alongside the other two loose immortals in this world. Of course, he is also called the five great sages of the contemporary era with the four Taoists who seek truth. A first-class person.
After hearing this, Liu Sheng chuckled and said, "What Brother Lingsu said is absolutely true. Judging from Qing Nuer's temperament and what he has learned, I really don't believe that there will be any strange people who will help him. But this time I was able to tell him The gods will take a special look at you, I believe Qing Nuer will have endless blessings in the future!" He glanced at the warrior and said calmly: "Chang Chao, you should get up first!"
The warrior Xie En stood up. He turned out to be an eight-foot tall man with a handsome appearance. He was about thirty years old. He was full of vitality and had an impressive aura. He was the chief minister in charge of Shao Shi Changchao in front of the palace of the Han Dynasty.
"After His Highness returned to Prince Xing's Mansion, he went straight to Xiuhua Palace, which shows that he and Mrs. Ya are still very affectionate these years. For the past relationship between His Majesty and Mrs. Ya, this is not a good thing. It is also your Majesty's. That’s what I’ve always thought about!” Yang Jiong’s words seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and he didn’t seem to regard Liu Sheng as the emperor.
Liu Sheng was not surprised at all, but when Yang Jiong said it, he fell into deep thought when he thought of the elegant lady in Xiuhua Palace.
Mrs. Ya's name was Lu Ya. She was originally the daughter-in-law of Liu Sheng's eldest brother, King Liu Yaoshu of Yong, the princess of his nephew King Shaoxiong, and the mother of the current King Liu Gong of Yongshao.
King Yong and King Shaoxiong were both short-lived and died in their teens. King Yongshao was a posthumous son and inherited the throne from an early age. She is smart and well-educated, but her appearance is definitely not Liu Sheng's type, and her appearance is definitely not beautiful in this era.
The reason why she was adopted as a princess was because her father was Lu Ying, a great scholar from Lingnan, who was the most influential and influential boss in the Southern Han Dynasty after Wang Dingbao and Li Yinheng. Today, more than half of the officials in the court are his Disciples are old friends.
He devoted his whole life to the Southern Han Dynasty, even Liu Sheng was usually afraid of him. Liu Sheng successively killed almost all the men in the imperial line to consolidate his throne. Lu Ya wanted to keep her young son Liu Gong, King of Yongshao, and Liu Sheng wanted to win over Lu Ying, so Lu Ya entered the palace and became Mrs. Ya. Lu Ying never favored power. In order to win his support, Liu Sheng carried Lu Ya into the Xiuhua Palace with his eyes closed. Although he had never stayed overnight in the Xiuhua Palace where Lu Ya lived, he regarded himself as a young man. The eldest son of the emperor, King Wei, was given to Lu Ya to take care of.
Lu Ying still behaves like that, but at least he won't be so picky from now on. He also acts as his deputy minister Tong Pingzhangshi. But Liu Sheng was relieved. Lu Ying's suggestions and political opinions in the past few years have prevented many dissident voices and forces in the court from being too public. With Lu Ying's help, Liu Sheng has become much more relaxed in state affairs, so For a man like Liu Sheng, Mrs. Ya was nothing but a piece of chicken.
With a slight sigh of relief, Liu Sheng said as if talking to himself: "I hope my arrangement can be perfect this time and everything goes well!"
An eunuch hurriedly walked in from outside the palace, glanced at Shishao who was standing beside him, bowed and reported back to Liu Sheng: "Your Majesty, Wangfu Li Yi, Qu Ju and Wang Yu are here. See you outside the palace!"
Liu Sheng asked Xuan and the others to come in. The master Shao stepped away slightly and his expression became natural. Yang Jiong didn't move at all inside. He brushed the half-hanging bead curtain and it automatically dropped down. Over the years, he has become accustomed to avoiding meeting the ministers in the court to avoid Liu Sheng's embarrassment.
Liu Sheng sat up straight, and a palace maid on the side took a nine-dragon yellow brocade tunic cloak and put it on him. Then Li Yi, Qu Ju and Wang Yu were seen filing in to greet Liu Sheng. Liu Sheng couldn't help but say some polite words, thanking everyone for welcoming King Wei back to the capital and so on.
Then Liu Sheng went straight to the topic and asked Li Yi how he welcomed King Wei and what he felt along the way. Li Yi saw that Liu Sheng's narrow phoenix eyes were bright. Although there seemed to be no doubt, there was obviously some questioning intention.
Think about it, when King Wei was injured and went to Luofu Mountain to seek medical treatment, Liu Sheng once wanted to give up on him. Although he changed his mind later when Dao Zun came to help, Li Yi was also a mature person. He knew that Liu Sheng had already made a plan in his mind. He recalled that King Wei summoned several of his people to the room last night and couldn't help but ponder for a moment. He straightened his clothes and bowed to Liu Sheng.
"It's a blessing for the great man, a blessing for your majesty, and a blessing for the people!" Li Yi said loudly with excitement on his face: "Your majesty, please decree that I am willing to resign from the Ministry of Rites and fully assist your highness to go to the palace to clean the horse!"
"Oh!" Liu Sheng couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes and face, because Xi Ma was only an official in the prince's house, and the big man obviously hadn't established a prince yet, so he couldn't help but said quickly: "Li Aiqing has always been steady and has always been a good official. Lord, please show me how you can be so out of character for Qing Nuer, is he acting recklessly again?"
Li Yi didn't answer. He paused for a moment, as if he didn't believe what he just said, and then said: "This trip was inspired by Taoist gods and gods, and it's a good sign for me!" Even with his mentality, he couldn't help but sounded like He was a little trembling. After all, Tao Zun Shi Zhenren, in Liu Sheng's heart, was where the gods were.
In order to consolidate his political power, he always sent many ears and eyes, and it can be said that he was well aware of the trip to Luofu Mountain. However, because he was concerned about the majesty of Tao Zun, he did not dare to approach Guan Miao and others and the people who were closely guarding the king. Naturally, he was a little worried. I don’t quite understand the inside story. But he knew Li Yi's vision, and he couldn't help but look forward to it. But seeing that Li Yi didn't say anything, he couldn't help but signal the eunuchs and palace maids to step back, and Fang looked at the three of them with a smile.
Who would have thought that before Li Yi opened his mouth to answer, Qu Yu, who had never said much before, took half a step forward, saluted Liu Sheng, then clasped his fists and said in a deep voice behind the bead curtain: "Mr. Yang, you should know that Xia Qing Wait for this person!" Although Qu Ju never showed off what he had learned, even Liu Sheng couldn't help but stare at him when he spoke, and his resolute face did not change.
"Xia Qinghou in white clothes and silver spear!" With a sound of surprise, the bead curtain flew up again, Yang Jiong's eyes flashed, and he actually walked out like a fly, and arrived at Qu Ju's side in the blink of an eye. He was completely covered in clothes and robes, which made people feel an overwhelming pressure.
It was obviously the first time for Li Yi to see him. He had also heard for a long time that there were several guests around the emperor. Although he did not practice martial arts, he looked at the song and the person named Shi Shao next to him. He was extremely respectful and couldn't help but nodded.
"Hahahahaha, Your Majesty is really lucky. This person is one of the two people that Caichen just dared not think of. Judging from the current case, he must be rumored in the world, and he is indeed a disciple of the Taoist Immortal. Now ranked third on the Qiyi list, this gentleman has always been aloof and wild. He retired from the world five years ago and has never taken anyone in the world seriously!"
Yang Jiong had a thoughtful expression on his face as if he was talking to himself: "The Taoist gods have been cultivating all their lives and don't like their disciples to get involved in worldly affairs. Therefore, although this gentleman is famous all over the world, no one knows his origin!" He looked at Quyu and asked: " General Qu, is this really the person next to His Highness!?"
"Exactly, this person calls himself Xia Qinghou, and there is a woman named Xiao Yue. She also claims to be here to serve His Highness!" Li Yizhen said to Liu Sheng, "These two people suddenly appeared in the post house before. When His Highness is around, the ministers are unaware of his whereabouts. Even Master Qu and General Wu are unable to know his whereabouts. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me and keep a close eye on him!"
Liu Sheng waved his hand. He already knew about this, but he just wanted to confirm it again. His face was not unhappy at all, but was full of smiles.
Qu Ju nodded in response to Yang Jiong, and then said to Liu Sheng: "Since I was a child, I followed my ancestors to study the "Mu Lao Soul Chasing Sword" that has been passed down for two hundred years. In front of Mr. Yang, I also considered myself quite accomplished. But at that time After seeing him, I felt very itchy for some reason. I wanted to test him several times, but to my shame, there was no response at all. When I entered the capital in the afternoon, I changed the guards to protect His Highness. I wanted to go with Mr. Li and Mr. Wang. When I entered the palace to see His Majesty, he suddenly approached me and conveyed a few messages from His Majesty!"
When he said this, he suddenly looked frightened, looked at Yang Jiong blankly and said: "At that time, he was only a punch away from me, but I didn't notice it at all, I just felt like he appeared out of thin air! "At this time, the veins in his fists were exposed, and his face seemed to have changed. It was obvious that his palms were covered in sweat when he recalled the situation at that time.
The light in Liu Sheng's eyes flashed inadvertently, and then disappeared. He seemed to have returned to the turbid feeling, as if he was deep in thought.
"Restrain your energy and return to your original nature!" Yang Jiong's quiet voice echoed in the hall, and he said lightly: "There is actually the Miaoxin Wenji, Xiao Qiniang." When he reached his level of cultivation, Yang Jiong suddenly seemed to have a fire burning in his heart when he heard about the state of Xia Qinghou, who was also ranked third on the list of strange arts. Not to mention the state of Xia Qinghou, this person was named Xiao Yue. This woman is one of the most famous girls in the world today!
On a rainy night the year before last, Yang Jiong finally broke through the bottleneck again after many years of reaching the innate realm, reaching the enviable state of being restrained and returning to his original nature.
After more than a year of consolidation and strengthening, I am now in my best form at this level. But compared with his friend Liu Sichao, who is ranked sixth on the Qiyi list and is known as Ghost Hand Shiwu in the world, Yang Jiong knows that he has not yet grasped the challenge.
Not to mention Xia Qinghou, who is at the top of the list of strange arts. Now that he suddenly heard about his realm, it was like the feeling of a climber who has conquered his feet, only to find that a more beautiful and steep peak is right in front of him.
At this moment, Yang Jiong's heartstrings were touched, his eyebrows raised slightly, and a joy overflowed from his face. His eyes were slightly closed, but in an instant, his spiritual consciousness expanded infinitely, spreading along the palace. Suddenly, as if he had caught something, the person suddenly disappeared out of thin air, and his body disappeared like a gust of wind. Regardless of Liu Sheng's imperial majesty, Liu Sheng and several ministers were still by his side.
Liu Sheng, however, seemed to be used to it. He was quiet for a moment, and then said to several people calmly: "Since the three beloved ladies are here, I won't beat around the bush. King Wei has been naughty and indulgent since he was a child, and he suffered this disaster just a few months ago. Misfortune. Who would have thought that the gods would take care of me? God bless me as a big man! Thanks to the hard work of my beloved friends over the years, I hope to continue to do my best to assist King Wei in the future. I want to make him his heir!" After saying this, his eyes became sharp and his voice was full of laughter. There was an irresistible force, but there was joy between the eyebrows and the eyes.
Qu Ju, who had always been taciturn, seemed to have his eyebrows raised; although Li Yi's eyes were filled with joy, when Liu Sheng looked at Wang Yu beside him, Ling Ran remained silent in his heart; Wang Yu's face seemed to have no expression. Catching Liu Sheng's gaze, she suddenly bowed and was about to speak. Unexpectedly, Liu Sheng stopped her with a wave of his hand, as if he knew she wanted to speak.
"I have something to ask Young Master Wang!" Liu Sheng stood up, looked at Li Yihe Quju with a solemn expression, and then said slowly: "Wang Yu listens to the order!"
Wang Yu had a look of astonishment on his face and could only kneel down slowly.
"Wang Yu, the Governor of Zhenzhou, the Prince of Enhou, the Prince of Jin, and the Prince's Young Master, has been erudite and talented since childhood, and has become more virtuous and intelligent. Now he is appointed as the Prince's Young Master, and he is also a bachelor, and he is admitted to the imperial court. I admire this!" Liu Sheng read out slowly, The three of them felt their scalps explode.
Although Wang Yu was one of the three masters of the kings and highly respected among the literati of Prince Xing's palace, because she was a woman, she had never been able to be reused, let alone become a mid-level official in the Han Dynasty. But Liu Sheng's thinking is not guessed by others. In his hands, the bachelor now has Lu Qiongxian, the only maid in the Five Generations, and Huang Qiongzhi, who is gradually falling out of favor.
However, it is quite different for a bachelor like Wang Yu to actually teach as an attendant, because in the previous Tang Dynasty, the Wenlinguan bachelor was only responsible for serving as lecturers and attendants. After the establishment of the Han Dynasty, there were only Hanlin bachelors in Jixian Palace, and their duties were to draft memorial orders and participate in secrets. It can be said that the bachelor's degree in the Han Dynasty was equivalent to the authority of some prime ministers. In addition, the bachelor's degree in the imperial examination was originally equivalent to the Tongping Zhangshi. He became a senior official at once and was promoted several levels. Everyone present knew it well. As soon as Liu Sheng opened his mouth, they didn't know what he meant, and they were all stunned for a moment. What’s even more confusing is that there is still a difference in rank between the Prince’s Young Master and the Attendant, not to mention why the officer assisting the Prince has entered the center again!
"Li Yi, the governor of the South China Sea, listened to the decree and wrote the Tongping chapter. He was appointed as the prince's young master and served as the assistant minister. He was allowed to attack and praise the emperor. The governor of Shaozhou listened to the decree and actually granted the title of Zhenzhou's military envoy. He was also appointed as the prince's Shaobao. , the right minister of the Ministry of War, prepare to attack the Marquis of Xianning!"
But an uncoordinated voice sounded, "Your Majesty, please take back your order. I really don't dare to accept such a high position shamelessly!" Wang Yu knelt down and said quietly.
Liu Sheng's face suddenly darkened, and a pair of red phoenix eyes stared coldly at Wang Yu who was kneeling on the ground: "Master Wang, Master Wang, give me a reason!" His title has been changed, which is obviously unacceptable. Wang Yu refused.
Wang Yu sighed inwardly, but there was no trace of panic. Instead, he took out a roll of paper from his wide sleeves, raised his hand and presented it in front of Liu Sheng, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, please preview it first, and then punish the guilty minister." Congratulations!"
Liu Sheng hesitated for a moment, then slowly took it and opened it slowly, keeping his eyes on Wang Yu. Seeing that she was fine, he just looked at the things on the paper.
