Qianqiu here finished his convenience and heard something unusual in the grass not far away. He was sleepy and didn't pay much attention to it.
Little did he know that he had escaped another disaster by relying on his master who was far away.
"Maybe the hare wants to steal the carrots." He thought to himself, but didn't take it seriously. He returned to the house contentedly and fell asleep.
The next day, it was sunny and sunny.
【Holy City·Royal Palace Study Room】
The Holy Capital, located in the Good God State in the northeast of the human world, is the largest and most prosperous city in the human world. Because the human emperors and high-ranking ministers all live in the holy capital, the most capable and powerful military forces of the human race are also stationed here.
The prosperity of the Holy City has not only attracted a large number of cultivators and ordinary people to live there, but also an endless stream of merchants from all walks of life. People who want to buy and sell are everywhere on the streets and alleys.
The Royal Palace is undoubtedly the most important and spectacular building in the Holy Capital.
Just after the morning court ended, Emperor Zhao Qian returned to the Imperial Study Room, sitting on the dragon chair and reviewing the memorials. Although Zhao Qian is over fifty years old, his beard and hair are black, he is energetic and does not look old.
"Your Majesty, General Dongbai wants to see you." The old eunuch Pi on the side simply reported to Zhao Qian.
Zhao Qian said lightly: "Let him come in."
Pi just agreed, then went out and said to the kneeling General Dong Bai: "General Dong, go in."
"Thank you, Eunuch Pi." Dongbai stood up first, thanked him, and walked into the imperial study room with dignity.
Pi just looked at General Dongbai, who was wearing armor and had broad shoulders and a thick back, and said with emotion: "If the country has such a general, why worry about not being prosperous!"
"Your Majesty, Dongbai, pay homage to Your Majesty." Dongbai knelt down and saluted.
Zhao Qian raised his hand and said with a smile: "Hahaha, my General Qianji is here. I have already told you that you don't have to salute when you see me."
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely not allowed. It will break the etiquette." Dongbai replied sternly, his resolute face not relaxing at all because of Zhao Qian's words.
Zhao Qian smiled and said again: "Dongbai."
"I'm here."
"You are my most powerful arm. Only the leaders of the four major sects are slightly more powerful than you. You really don't have to be so rigid." Zhao Qian gave Dong Bai a meaningful look.
Dongbai replied respectfully: "Your Majesty is overly praised. Dongbai has passed his prime, how dare he compare with the leaders of the four major sects. Moreover, there must be etiquette between monarchs and ministers, and your Majesty cannot avoid it."
"I am getting old too, and I can no longer keep up with you in terms of thinking and cultivation." Zhao Qian said regretfully.
"Your Majesty is always strong, and I am far from your Majesty's opponent." Dong Bai continued to find words for Zhao Qian.
The two went around and around and finally came to the topic.
Zhao Gan asked someone to prepare a chair for Dong Bai, asked him to sit down and talk to him, and called everyone back.
"Dongbai, how did you go about the things I asked you?" Zhao Qian picked up the tea bowl, took a sip and asked.
Dongbai nodded, took out a small book, and replied: "Your Majesty, the recruitment of new disciples of the four major sects has been completed, and there are still a few relatively smaller sects. I am not aware of the recruitment situation. It's written on the paper, please read it."
Dong Bai handed the small fold in his hand to Zhao Qian.
Zhao Qian opened the folder, pointed with his hand, read it carefully for a while, and said, "This Huangfu Palace actually sent his son to the Oriental School."
"Not only Lord Huangfu's son, but also the children of Lord Yang and several high-ranking officials in the court have gone to the Oriental sect. These young people are very talented, especially Lord Huangfu's son Huangfu Qingyu, who is already a master of martial arts at a young age. A mage." Dongbai added some information.
"The Oriental School is full of talents this year, and I don't know what the old guy Yi Guzi wants to do." Zhao Qian closed the fold and said with squinted eyes.
Dongbai said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry too much. Our Holy Capital, Qinglongyuan, has also recruited several very talented young people."
"Yeah?"
"Your Majesty can take a look behind the fold. In short, in addition to the Eastern Sect, other sects have also recruited many talented disciples this year, but relatively speaking, the Eastern Sect is the most outstanding." Dongbai continued.
Zhao Qian touched his beard, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "It seems that this year's Ten Martial Arts Competition is very interesting, and it is also interesting to watch these young people fighting."
Dongbai also nodded in agreement.
Zhao Qian flipped through the book again and asked, "How is the situation at the border?"
"Your Majesty, as for the border, the Evil Ghost State is relatively normal. There are some minor troubles, but the problem is not serious. There is no abnormality in the Good God State. But there are some things in Chaotian State and Jingtian State..." Dongbai suddenly stopped and stopped talking.
When Zhao Qian saw that Dong Bai didn't say anything, he knew something must be wrong, so he said, "Go on."
"Jingtian State is the closest to the demon world. In recent years, monsters have often invaded our human territory. Many monsters have entered Jingtian State and harassed the people everywhere. Many small villages and towns have suffered greatly." Dongbai frowned. answer.
"How did you become a general? Why didn't you send troops? Just watch the monsters wreak havoc in my territory?" Zhao Qian heard this and asked sharply.
Dongbai hurriedly got off his chair and knelt down to answer: "Your Majesty, it's not that I haven't done anything, it's that the critical area between Jingtian State and the Monster Clan is too large, and the troops are really not enough."
"No soldiers? Then let the cultivators go and encourage them to look for demon guardians everywhere, come here!" Zhao Qian shouted.
"Here." Pi Jin, who had been waiting outside the door, hurriedly walked in.
"According to my decree, from now on, the Demon Subduing Employment Union will be established in the Holy Capital, Tianfu, Jinjiang, Qiaoying, Huanghu, and the five cities, and large and small employment branches will be established in each prefecture and county. I must clear them out. There is chaos among monsters everywhere. A group of evildoers dare to cause trouble in my territory." Zhao Qian was filled with anger and said a lot in one breath. This time he was really angry.
Pi only thought for a moment, and then asked: "Your Majesty, who should be responsible for supervising this matter?"
"The Holy Capital Supervisor—Shen Xiao. At that time, the dean of the Fourth Courtyard of the Holy Capital will serve as the union elder. I have already discussed this matter with them. Once you tell them, they will know." Zhao Qian ordered. road.
"Yes, Your Majesty is really prepared for a rainy day. I will go and inform Master Shen right away." Pi just nodded and said, turning around to go out.
Zhao Qian suddenly thought: "Come back!"
"Yes!" Pi was startled and hurriedly knelt down again.
"Tell Shen Xiao that if this union doesn't get on the right track within a year, let her get out of here!" Zhao Qian said harshly.
Pi just agreed quickly, got up and walked out.
"Your Majesty, the decision to hire a trade union is really a good one. After all, cultivators are rarely obliged to eliminate demons now. Most cultivators will choose to be wise and protect themselves. Once they are rewarded, their enthusiasm will be much higher," Dongbai said.
Zhao Qian rubbed his temples and said, "If you pay some money, I will also be able to live a peaceful life for the people and me for a few years. Dongbai, please continue."
"Yes, Your Majesty. The main problem in Jingtian State is the intrusion of monsters from time to time. But there is also good news. There are also some changes in the Qing Shen Mountain, which is closest to the river. The number of spiritual beasts in the Qing Shen Mountain this year has suddenly increased significantly for some reason. This is a good news. It's a good opportunity to encourage cultivators to contract with spirit beasts. After all, for us humans, under the threat of monsters, spirit beasts are our foundation," Dongbai said.
When Zhao Qian heard this, he nodded and said: "The problem is that the secret of this contract talisman has always been difficult for me to understand. Now it is said that I have mastered the secret between the spirit beast and the spirit beast, but in fact there is still a big discrepancy. The spirit beast appears. There are also many cases of betrayal, and I have a vague feeling that there are still many secrets of the contract talisman."
"Your Majesty is right, I will also explore the secrets of the contract talisman, and strive to use the contract talisman to bring a new opportunity to the human race, so that they will not be oppressed by the demon clan forever." Dongbai also agreed very much.
"How is the situation in Chaotian Prefecture?" Zhao Qian suddenly thought that the place where Dongbai mentioned that there was a problem just now was not just Jingtian Prefecture.
Dongbai said: "Your Majesty, as for Chaotian Prefecture, there have been no changes in the strange monsters in the northwest in the past few years. In addition, there are Wanjian Sect and Dongfang Sect blocking the way, so I don't think the problem is too big."
"So what did you mean just now?" Zhao Qian felt strange. Since he had a trump card, what did Dong Bai have to worry about.
"I don't know, has your Majesty ever heard of these words?" Dongbai asked cautiously.
Zhao Qian frowned and asked, "What are you talking about?"
"The top of the East, far away from Penglai, the sea of Mobei, and the bottom of Shura. The four treasures appear in the world, and the gods will come to the world to make a contract with the sacred beasts."
"I've heard of it. Thirty years ago, when I was still a boy, my father and Master Penglai said these words when they were discussing the contract talisman." Zhao Qian recalled.
Dongbai said seriously: "Then do you know what it means?"
"I don't believe in any gods." Zhao Qian waved the long sleeves of his dragon robe and sat back.
"Your Majesty, I also heard these words from the current head of the Eastern Sect, Senior Yi Guzi. In this world, gods may not exist, but holy beasts may really exist." Dong Bai looked at Zhao Qian, hoping He can hear it.
"Holy beast? Isn't it the legendary tenth-level spiritual beast? I have lived for decades and have never seen it. I have only heard rumors fabricated by some charlatans." Zhao Qian didn't seem to care about this matter. , "Okay, I'm a little tired. If you have nothing to do, go down and work on the union with Shen Xiao first. Please let me think about these few words."
Dongbai resigned sensibly.
After leaving the imperial study, Dongbai walked through several palaces and finally stood in front of the main hall of the palace. Looking at the magnificent buildings of the Holy Capital City in front of him, he sighed and muttered silently: "The top of the East, far away from Penglai, Could it be that the Sea of Mobei and the Bottom of Shura, the places referred to by these four words, are the places where the four kinds of treasures appear?"
While Dong Bai was thinking, he left the palace and said, "Shen Xiao, your trouble is over."
