Soon General Li Mao arrived with his grandson Li Jian.
There was nothing unusual about the two grandsons entering this row.
Li Mao couldn't help but think about it. If he really went by the time recorded in the genealogy, the first election would be in the past few days.
It has been calculated that the Li family has not had the first-class election for three hundred years. Not to mention that Li Mao has never experienced it. Even when he was as old as Li Jian, he had never heard any elder in the family talk about it. Therefore, he had no idea about the first-class election. Firstly, I don’t have any experience; secondly, I am busy with military affairs, so how can I have time to pay attention to it?
Originally, he felt that the things recorded in the genealogy were a bit too magical, and he had long been half-believed and dubious because of the age, but now he believed them. What happened on the battle formation today and what happened around him was really unbelievable and beyond human control. It can be said that hundreds of thousands of people were first frightened, then knelt down, and now they are still kneeling motionless on the city walls and outside the city.
This is proof.
After entering the hall, he saw an old man sitting in the middle. His beard and hair were all white, which was quite a bit unusual. Li Mao knew that this was probably the person who caused this change today. He immediately took a few steps forward and was about to kneel down, but it was difficult to kneel down while wearing armor, so he randomly pulled off a few pieces of armor and then knelt on the ground. Seeing that his grandson was still standing there at a loss. , then reached out and pushed Li Jian to the ground.
After kowtow, he spoke respectfully and said: "Junior Liang Guojun Li Mao pays homage to the immortal master."
The old man surnamed Tang nodded and said warmly: "Get up and speak."
"I don't dare. How dare I make a mistake in front of the Immortal Master?"
"Get up, I don't have so many rules here."
When Li Mao stood up, Old Man Tang looked at this man. He was indeed a tall and strong general. However, he was old, his hair and beard were gray, and his back was not as straight as in his prime. He was so straight, but the sharp light in his eyes flashed, and although his face was humble, there was no lack of resoluteness and determination. He nodded in his heart, secretly thinking that he was indeed a bloody and brave general.
"Let me ask you, are you a descendant of Li Tieqing?"
Li Mao bowed again and replied: "Li Tieqing is indeed the ancestor of the younger generation. According to the genealogy, the younger generation is the nineteenth generation grandson of his family."
"Well, do you have a token?"
"Yes, it is an ancestral item, and the younger generation always carries it close to him."
As he spoke, Li Mao reached into his arms to get the token, but the armor on his chest was still there, and the token was hidden close to his flesh. He was in a hurry but couldn't take it out.
When the old man surnamed Tang saw this, he hooked his finger and saw something come out from between the armor on Li Mao's neck. It flew towards the old man like a butterfly, leaving Li Mao's ancestors and grandson stunned.
Elder Tang took the object, which was a warm and smooth jade plaque. After inspecting it, he said to Li Mao: "The token has been verified to be correct. Take it back."
After saying this, without seeing any movement from him, the jade token flew back to Li Mao lightly, and Li Mao hurriedly held it with both hands.
"Your nephews and descendants, as long as they are blood relatives of your Li family and under the age of sixteen, please bring them out and show me."
Li Mao smiled bitterly and said:
"The younger generation's clan is not prosperous, and it is almost passed from generation to generation. There are two sons here in the younger generation. However, the eldest son died in the battle in the early years. Now the second son is seriously injured and comatose and is being treated in the wounded camp. Moreover, he has already passed the age of sixteen. Now The only blood relative of the Li family under the age of sixteen is this grandson, born to my eldest son, who is thirteen years old this year and is here."
Old Man Tang looked at the book and said: "Your Li family is indeed not prosperous and has bad luck. It has not even been qualified to participate in the first election several times. It is no wonder that you are in such a difficult situation now. Forget it, boy, come here and let me have a look."
Li Jian knew that he was talking about himself, but this matter was weird, and he didn't know what to do. When he was about to look at his grandfather, he was pushed by his grandfather to the old man's case, and asked him to stand still, but he He knelt down again and said to the old man: "Please ask the immortal master to help you."
"It's not up to me to make it happen or not. It's up to you, my grandson. If you can choose me, I will make it happen. If you don't choose me, it will be in vain for me to make it happen."
Speaking of this, Elder Tang thought that outside the city, the disciples in the sect had said that this child was born with amazing senses, so he looked at Li Jian carefully.
Although Li Jian is only thirteen years old, he has grown tall, with broad shoulders and narrow waist. His eyebrows are not handsome, but he has a resolute and courageous look. Before coming here, this child must have been fighting in the city, so he was covered in blood, but his appearance and demeanor already showed a majestic and extraordinary aura.
A child of this age has personally experienced the cruelty of battle. He has been rolled in the light of swords and blood. Looking at him, there is a faint evil spirit steaming from his body. Many enemy soldiers must have died in his hands. After such an experience, not to mention young people, even those in their prime will inevitably be upset. When they come to the battlefield, they may tremble, be stunned, go crazy, or cry bitterly.
But looking at Li Jian's calm face and calm eyes, they were just full of questions.
His character is quite good!
After seeing it, Mr. Tang couldn't help but praise it.
"Yes, although this child is young, he has already begun to take shape. You have raised him well."
Li Mao hurriedly said: "If you can't enter the eyes of the immortal master, it's better to be a foolish person than to sit in the city of sleep and sorrow."
Old Man Tang smiled, handed it over casually, and there was a warm jade Ruyi in his hand, and said to Li Jian: "Here, hold it."
Li Jian didn't know what was going on, so he turned to look at Li Mao. When his grandfather nodded, he stretched out his hands to hold the jade Ruyi in his hands.
Just when he didn't know what to do next, Yu Ruyi changed.
I don't know when a trace of fresh green began to appear on the moist mutton-fat jade. Soon the whole Ruyi was green, like new bamboo after the rain. Finally, a faint oily green light emitted outwards, reflecting the entire hall. Greenery.
When Old Man Tang saw this, he couldn't help stroking his hands and laughing.
Although Li Mao didn't know what he meant, when he saw the immortal master smiling, he knew it was not a bad thing, so he couldn't help but laugh too.
Only Li Jian didn't know why this jade Ruyi changed color and glowed.
I heard the old man laughing and saying: "It's not bad, it's not of the best quality, but it's definitely a workable material. Your Li family has been wasting time for a long time, so it should be like this."
After hearing this, Li Mao kowtowed and said, "Thank you so much, Master Immortal. Thank you so much, Master Immortal."
After taking back Yu Ruyi, Mr. Tang asked Li Jian seriously:
"Boy, I ask you, are you willing to join my sect and practice with me? My sect never forces anything. Even if I am absolutely willing, if you don't want to, I can't force you. Likewise, even if You beg a lot, but if you are not qualified, you will not be able to get what you want. Now of course I am willing, it is up to you."
Li Jian understood most of what he said, and then raised his head to look at his grandfather.
Although Li Mao looked reluctant, he nodded to his grandson and asked him to agree with his eyes.
However, Li Jian was extremely confused about this matter. Although his grandfather Li Mao gave him a brief explanation on the way from the city to the camp, Li Jian heard it vaguely, not to mention that he originally only wanted to kill the enemy and defend the city. , why is it that when an old man comes, he has to take him away and go to practice? What's going on?
Although his grandfather kept winking at him to nod, Li Jian did not want to agree hastily. He wanted to find out more, so he took two steps back, lifted the hem of his shirt, knelt on the ground, saluted and asked the old man Tang:
"Thank you Immortal Master for your guidance, but I have a few questions. Please ask Immortal Master to clarify them."
"Well, come and listen."
"Immortal Master, three generations of my Li family led their troops to defend the city here. They fought hard for several months. Due to the strong enemy country, the situation was very critical. Just before the Immortal Master entered the city, my grandfather forced me to leave and asked me to take my injured second son with me. When my uncle left this place, he already had the intention of fighting to the death and martyrdom for the city. But now things have changed, and he suddenly asked me to follow you to learn the magic of immortality. This... makes the boy very confused, I don’t know what is going on? "
"This matter, no wonder you are confused, I will explain it to you."
"Your ancestor of the Li family, Li Tieqing, has lived a long time ago. I don't know what he did back then, but he must have risked his life to form a good relationship with my Five Spirits Sect. He will give me a piece of the Five Spirits Sect." Zong’s jade medal is the one on your grandfather’s body.”
"With this jade medal, not only can your family be rich and prosperous for generations to come, but once every sixty years, I, the Wuling Sect, will come to your home to host an election for your family. There will be no distinction between men and women under the age of sixteen in your clan, as long as they have the qualifications If it is acceptable, you are qualified to enter our Five Spirits Sect to practice."
"If you have a cultivator in your family, it will naturally ensure that your Li family has a high position and wealth. However, your Li family has had no children under the age of sixteen for four times before this, so there has been no child under the age of sixteen for more than two hundred years." We, the Five Spirits Sect, are here to visit, so don’t tell me, even your grandfather is very confused about this matter, otherwise I would have left you in your house in Liang Jing to wait for me, how could I have brought you to this dangerous place?"
As soon as the old man named Tang finished speaking, Li Mao said:
"That's right, that's right. This junior was confused and almost missed something important."
Li Jian asked again: "Dare I ask the Immortal Master, is the strange thing that happened on the battlefield between the two armies just now the Immortal Master's magical power?"
The old man surnamed Tang smiled and said: "That doesn't count as a magical power, it's just a small trick."
Li Jian bowed and said solemnly:
"Since the Immortal Master is so powerful, can you please ask the Immortal Master to use his magical power to resolve the current crisis in Luojing City, so that the boy will have no worries after he leaves with the Immortal Master?"
After hearing this, the old man surnamed Tang smiled and said: "I knew that your child would definitely ask this question. Anyway, to tell you the truth, it's not that I don't want to do it, but that I can't do it. Do you know why?"
"I don't know, kid." Li Jian was very disappointed after hearing this.
"Your grandfather was a general. He fought in battles and killed countless people throughout his life. But can your grandfather kill people randomly?"
"There are laws and regulations in the army, and there are laws in the country, so naturally we can't!"
"Yes, a general cannot kill people indiscriminately, let alone a monk like me. If a cultivator fights against a cultivator, the one with advanced cultivation will often win. Even if the other party dies, it will be no big deal to me. "
"But if a cultivator attacks a mortal, it is a big taboo, and there will be endless troubles! The people attacking the city on the other side are all mortal soldiers, and it is impossible for me to attack them! What's more, although the Jin army outside the city is your enemy, Liang Jun , What does it have to do with me? I am only here to preside over the first round of selection, there is no reason to take action against them."
"The immortal master must have a solution that won't hurt anyone but can solve it." Li Jian still refused to give up.
"That's enough! Jian'er, don't mess around any more!" Li Mao was afraid that his grandson would offend the immortal master, and if he walked away, that would be bad, so he interrupted him.
"Since there are gods in the world, the gods also have their own things to do. If gods are still responsible for the fight between the two countries, then what use will the emperors and generals have? Our Li family has long lost the foundation for its foothold."
The old man surnamed Tang couldn't help but nodded after listening to Li Mao's words, but he continued what Li Jian said, "Well, there is really a way to do this, but I don't need to take action. You just need to follow me to practice. The military disaster is almost over."
"Why is this?" Li Jian was greatly surprised when he heard this!
Not only Li Jian, but also Li Mao was stunned.
"Things here are a bit complicated. Boy, you only saw the Jin army attacking the city and you defending the city, but you don't know what else is going on behind this. If you follow me about those things, after you practice for some time, your experience will gradually You will naturally understand when you get deeper. Don't make the wrong decision and use yourself as a bargaining chip. No matter how qualified you are, if you refuse or put forward any conditions, I will leave here immediately. "
When the old man surnamed Tang said this, he looked at Li Jian with twinkling eyes, which made Li Jian feel like he had been seen through.
He really wanted to use himself as a bargaining chip to ask the old man for help. As long as the Jin army under Luojing City retreated, what if he followed him?
"It's just that you don't know something. The current crisis in Luo Jing City is half of your fault."
Elder Tang's words made both his grandfather and grandson open their eyes wide and listen carefully with their ears pricked up.
"I heard that the Jin army opposite us had assassinated people in the city several times before. Do you really think that the person they really wanted to assassinate was your grandfather?"
This sentence made the grandfather and grandson's eyes widen in surprise.
Li Mao's ancestors and grandson were assassinated twice in Luojing City, both of which were dangerous and extremely dangerous. Thinking back on it at this time, it makes people scared. However, Li Mao felt strange at the time. The opponent's arrangement was clearly strict, but why did the opponent's assassins seem to be bluffing against him, but they all aimed at his grandson?
"After I found out about the other party's assassination, I knew that you must have good qualifications and be a good candidate for cultivation. Otherwise, if your qualifications are just a piece of stone, no matter how brave you are, they won't be able to do this. To harm one of your teenage children?”
Hearing this, the grandfather and grandson looked at each other.
"I didn't delay along the way. I rushed all the way, so I came a little earlier than expected. I also thought that your Liang country is in a place of right and wrong. Do you think that the people outside the city are attacking the city just because of this city? That's probably the case. I thought that when the city was destroyed, I would let you die together in the rebel army, so that I could make a futile trip or not leave at all, and let your Li family continue to waste time, but they didn't expect that I would arrive so early. , so that their plans failed."
Li Jian was shocked at this moment. Could it be that the "them" mentioned by the immortal master were people more powerful than the thousands of Jin troops outside the city?
who are they?
The bloody battles in Luojing City, where countless soldiers died here, were actually related to him!
What's more, I didn't expect that the Jin army set up ambushes in the city several times to assassinate me, but they were actually targeting me!
"Although you are not an unlucky person, it is the crime of having you in the Li family. If you don't go with me, and leave this city alone, your entire Li family will probably perish here. If you go with me, , I promise, even if this city is lost, your Li family will still be there, and there will be a day when you can make a comeback and avenge your shame, and as long as you succeed in cultivation, you can still protect the wealth and prosperity of your Li family."
Li Jian never expected that on the surface, the two armies were confronting each other, attacking and defending the city... There were many secrets behind this that he didn't know about!
Whatever!
Although he was reluctant to leave his grandfather and uncle, he glanced at his grandfather and saw Li Maozheng nodding towards him, so he made up his mind, knelt on the ground and said, "Thank you, Master Immortal. I am willing to follow Master Immortal." Go practice.”
When the old man surnamed Tang saw that Li Jian was complying, he nodded to Li Jian and said, "Okay, you can clean up and follow me later."
The matter was finally done, and I had an explanation when I returned to the sect. Old Man Tang secretly thought in his heart, but if this boy succeeds in the future, this enemy will not know what he will do to him, and he might still be able to do it again. With Mu Yangzong involved, there will be a lot of trouble in the future, alas!
While thinking about it, Mr. Tang picked up a pen and wrote on the book, "Li Jian, male, thirteen years old, Li Tieqing's 21st grandson, wood, middle to upper level."
Seeing Li Jian watching him write, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Did you see the word "middle to upper"? Let me tell you, boy, your qualifications are already pretty good. When I entered the path of immortality, I was even above the middle. The capital doesn’t even count.”
"Thank you, Immortal Master, for your teaching." Li Jian said.
"Okay, wherever you go, you don't need this armor."
After speaking, Elder Tang caressed Li Jian casually, and the armor on Li Jian fell to the ground one by one, revealing the battle robe underneath.
"Well, this one is fine, it just has more blood stains."
Then, without seeing how the old man surnamed Tang moved, Li Jian was blown by a gust of wind. The blood stains on his robe were blown away and became clean and tidy. Not only that, he also felt relaxed and comfortable all over. This made Li Jian greatly For surprise.
Li Jian bowed to Li Mao and wanted to say something, but he was choked. He felt a stone blocked his throat and could not say anything. He just bowed to Li Mao several times with tears, and Li Mao also said with red eyes. Li Jian pulled up.
Li Mao knew that he would be saying goodbye as soon as his grandson left, and he was filled with emotions. Thinking about what he could leave behind for his grandson, he took off the sword from his waist.
"This sword will accompany me throughout my life, so I will give it to you."
Li Jian just stretched out his hand to take the sword. Old Man Tang stretched out his hand, and the sword flew out of its sheath and into his hand. He looked at it and said, "Although it is a fine piece of iron, it has been stained with too many people because of too many kills." Too much blood evil energy will hinder your practice, so this is the best."
As he said that, he stretched out his two fingers to pinch the blade of the sword and wiped it. The sword seemed to light up before returning it to Li Jian.
"Let's go, follow the old god, work hard, and don't live up to my daily teachings to you. You are also a soldier in the army, so don't act like a child."
Li Maozai comforted Li Jian, who was crying.
Li Jian also went to the wounded barracks once. His second uncle was seriously injured and was still in a coma. Li Jian kowtowed a few times and then boarded the bronze carriage after returning.
When he saw his grandson entering the carriage, Li Mao saluted the old man surnamed Tang and said, "Thank you so much, Master Xian, for running around for my family!"
Old Man Tang also sighed, looked at Li Mao, and handed it to Li Mao. In his hand were two dark red pills.
"Take it, I, these two pills can't make you an immortal, let alone help you solve this military disaster. You have fought so hard. Not to mention the injuries, most of your energy and blood have been consumed, and your son is also seriously injured and in a coma. , one pill for each of you, so that your father and your son can recover as before, this is all I can do!"
After saying that, the old man Tang got on the carriage and drove away.
Li Maoze was overjoyed. He held the pills in his hand and knelt down in the direction of the carriage.
postscript:
After the vision occurred that day, the soldiers on both sides returned to normal soon. When they had no intention of fighting, both above and below the city, the Jin army returned to the camp, but they still did not retreat.
A few days later, Qiu Feng was injured and continued to command the Jin army to storm Luojing City. After several days of hard fighting, General Li Mao was injured by a stone bullet from the Jin army while taking command. He had no choice but to go to the city for treatment. He was seriously injured and died that night.
When the bad news came, the three armies were in mourning and the whole city was deserted. At night, the sound of crying in Luojing City was loud.
On the second day, before the Jin army attacked the city, Marshal Qiu Feng, dressed in plain clothes, sat on a carriage and drove to the city. Under the gaze of mourning soldiers on the city, he played a piece of music in memory of his old friend. After the song, he vomited blood and returned. , before leaving, he drew his sword and cut off the guqin.
After Qiu Feng returned to the main formation, the Jin army attacked the city fiercely. Liang Jun fought hard for a day under the command of General Li Tianxuan before he could hold the city.
That night, Qiu Feng, the commander-in-chief of the Jin army, died of an arrow attack.
After Li Mao's death, Liang Jun continued to be commanded by Li Tianxuan. Li Tianxuan was also an unparalleled general, but his talent was always overshadowed by his father Li Mao. After Qiu Feng's death, the Jin generals who took over his command were not ordinary people, but they were obviously no match for Li Tianxuan. The differences between the generals soon became apparent on the battlefield.
Li Tianxuan took the initiative several times to change from defense to offense, forcing the Jin army to defend. In the end, the Jin army suffered losses and had to retreat.
After the war, Li Tianxuan's master, the leader of the Liang Kingdom, not only allowed Li Tianxuan to inherit Li Mao's title, but also gave him many rewards. In the end, in order to win over the general, he married his youngest sister to Li Tianxuan. Seeing that Li Tianxuan was the only one left in the prestigious Li family, he also rewarded many palace maids to serve as side wives, which made others envious of him for a while. However, what is surprising is that Li Tianxuan, who became the consort, still firmly controls the domestic military power, which is rare.
At the end of the year, Queen Qiu of the Liang Kingdom died of illness. Soon after, the leader of the Liang Kingdom appointed a woman named Tang as the new queen.
After General Li Tianxuan got married, the Li family's lack of heirs unexpectedly changed. The princess and the maids rewarded by the king gave birth to a total of seven sons and four daughters for Li Tianxuan. This actually made Li Tianxuan, who had not been as good as Li Mao in military achievements in his life, in The old man can be proud before his throne.
Sixteen years later, Li Jian, who had achieved some success in spiritual practice, returned to the General's Mansion to visit his uncle and his younger brothers and sisters, and enshrined the sword given by his grandfather in Luojing City in the Li family ancestral temple.
