Chaozhou, Jingmen County, the ancestral home of the Chu family.
At this time, Chu Huairen was studying ink for Chu Yunqing, the head of the Chu family, in the study.
As the head of this century-old family, Chu Yunqing looks gentle and elegant, a very cultivated Confucian scholar, but there is an aura of military chill between his eyebrows.
In his early years, he was a generation of Confucian generals under Bai Junshen.
As soon as he wrote a few words, the study door was kicked open.
"Dad, my daughter wants to be the crown princess, and she will marry Qin Yun to death!"
Chu Yunqing looked at the horizontal line on the rice paper and couldn't help but smile bitterly. These four daughters were spoiled, but he had already lost one of his daughters.
The eldest daughter Chu Qin originally liked a poor boy, but he did not agree to marry her to the King of Chaozhou. Later, the eldest daughter simply eloped with others and finally committed suicide by jumping off a cliff.
Although Chu Yunqing said she was unfilial, she always blamed herself in her heart.
Now the younger daughter has reached the age of marriage. The good thing is that she does not object to the family arrangements. The bad thing is that his brother, who is known as the second best in the world, made some mistakes and forced Chu Youwei, who was originally planning to marry Qin Zheng, into her. Betrothed to Qin Yun.
Even if they were betrothed, they still asked the Chu family to surrender to Qin Yun.
Chu Mo is the patron saint of the Chu family, and he, the head of the family, does not dare to refute.
But for the sake of his daughter's happiness, he decided to give Qin Yun a warning, letting him know that without his Chu family, Qin Yun would be unable to move forward in Chaozhou.
"Okay, okay, Youwei, you are also getting married. Don't be like this. Go to the back kitchen and ask someone to catch your favorite tiger grouper."
Chu Youwei pouted: "Master bullies me, my wife bullies me, daddy, you bully me too... wuwu!"
"I want to be the crown prince, and I don't want to marry that vicious guy Qin Yun."
Chu Yunqing said with a straight face: "Nonsense, you are the Crown Princess as you please. Besides, Qin Yun's literary ability can fight poetry immortals, and his martial arts can conquer the world, so what else does the Crown Prince have besides a name? How come he doesn't deserve it?" How about you?"
"Do you have to be the emperor if you still have a prince? My daughter, are you trying to hide now? Think about it, if you help Qin Yun become the prince, wouldn't you be the princess?"
"Ah! I...why didn't I think of that?" Chu Youwei's beautiful eyes widened.
Chu Yunqing said with a smile: "As the saying goes, couples in times of adversity meet their true feelings, and the princess must be dignified and elegant, as a mother to the world. Look at how you look like a princess."
"Oh~ Then why does it look like it?"
"Huairen is the teacher who arranges court etiquette for young ladies. He can learn from both the East and the West."
"promise!"
"Dad, why are you imitating those red-haired monsters?"
Chu Yunqing smiled and said: "It's best to learn a foreign language. After all, Qin Yun's stage is not this little Chaozhou!"
Before he finished speaking: "Sir, His Highness King Qin's chariot has arrived at Jingmen Mountain!"
Chu Yunqing: "Okay, let's inform the elders of the Jingchu Clan and let the three thousand disciples of the Chu family form a formation to welcome us."
"promise!"
…
At the foot of Jingmen Mountain, Qin Yun got out of the car to get some air and escape from the clutches of the women.
After the previous Chaozhou Conference, Qin Yun asked Wang Muzhi to stay and handle government affairs, and he continued to be the hands-off shopkeeper. He could travel around and enjoy the mountains and rivers. He walked very slowly along the way. In addition to observing the local customs and customs of Chaozhou, he also wanted to draw a map.
With the airship in the sky and the Zhulong Army on the ground, there is no need to worry about safety. What's more, Chen Jin, Wang Menghu, and Gong Ziyun's personal guard want to assassinate Qin Yun, and I'm afraid only people like Chu Mo can do it.
"Your Majesty, ahead is Jingmen Mountain. This is the site of the Southern Chu Imperial Palace in ancient times. The Chu family is also a descendant of the ancient Chu Kingdom. On Jingmen Mountain is the thousand-year-old hanging coffin of the noble palace of Chu Kingdom."
Qin Yun became interested: "Hanging coffin?"
Wang Menghu said: "Yes, it is a hanging coffin. It is said that the people of Chu believe that they are heavenly beings and will not fall to the ground after death. This custom is still practiced by the Jingmen generation today."
"Interesting!" Qin Yun moved forward slowly.
When we reached the mountain col, drums from all directions suddenly sounded and bells sounded.
"Protect the prince!"
Chen Jin stepped forward, and a group of Zhulong guards surrounded him.
Qin Yun smiled: "It's okay, it's the master who greets me."
Qin Yun looked into the distance and saw a disciple of the Chu family, comparable to an elite master, pouring out from the mountain gate with a banner.
The leaders were several old men with white beards and hair.
"Three thousand disciples of the Jingchu Clan, respectfully welcome His Highness the King of Qin. The King of Qin is a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"
Everyone shouted in unison, the sound was overwhelming.
Gong Ziyun also walked out of the carriage.
Several old men looked at each other and came forward to greet them again.
Qin Yun waved his hand and said: "Without courtesy, these should be the elders of Jing Chu Clan. Disciple Qin Yun, I accept the honor of Senior Brother Chu Mo to accept disciples on my behalf. This is very polite!"
Several people also looked at Qin Yun. He was young, but he was already at the peak of his master's level, and he was also a noble person. With his status and talent, it was a blessing to be a disciple of the Jingchu Clan!
"Your Majesty, you are so polite. If your Majesty can come into my family, the Patriarch will also be happy if he is alive in heaven."
"Master Palace Nephew, congratulations on becoming the Grand Master."
"Thank you so much, uncles!"
Qin Yun smiled: "Thank you, thank you, it's boring. Why don't you take me to the mountain to have a look."
"this……"
A few people became embarrassed.
Qin Yun frowned: "Why, I am considered an outsider and cannot see it?"
One of the master elders said: "Your Majesty is joking, but the Chu family master has already held a banquet at home. It's not too late to go see the master first and then go up to the mountain for fun!"
Qin Yun smiled: "I like this landscape, why don't you let the head of the Chu family come to see me?"
Qin Yun couldn't see that the Chu family was trying to intimidate him. How could he let him succeed?
In fact, Qin Yun came here to subdue the local leader of the Chu family.
After all, the only one in Chaozhou who has the ability to fight against Qin Yun is the Chu family. The Chu family not only has 40,000 troops in the military, but even though the imperial court has ordered it to withdraw from Chaozhou, its influence is still there.
If Qin Yun wants to reform Chaozhou, it will definitely touch the interests of the Chu family, and those families that are attached to the Chu family or have good relations with the Chu family will naturally look at the attitude of the Chu family.
If the Chu family is timid, they will naturally be timid. If the Chu family is in front, they will have many choices.
It may seem like a small thing, but it actually sets the stage for future negotiations.
"If the prince is tired, you can go to the mountain to rest first, and then go to the Chu family tomorrow."
An elder said.
The relationship between Jingchumen and the Chu family is actually a bit like the relationship between the Daxia clan and the emperor.
The head of the Chu family is usually elected and serves as the head of the family to handle the affairs of the Chu family. The Jing Chu family is a martial arts sect established by the elite of the Chu family. Most of its members are disciples of the Chu family and in-laws who have a good relationship with the Chu family.
The Chu family relied on the Jingchu Clan to avoid countless wars. When Emperor Wu attacked mountains and destroyed temples, the Chu family was extremely flexible.
He even took the initiative to offer up precious books, was the first to surrender and led the way, and took the lead in the charge.
Even now there are many disciples of the Chu family among the Dragon Guards.
Therefore, Qin Yun cannot use the same methods to deal with the Chu family as he did with the Yuan family. The reason is that the Chu family is too soft.
This softness is not derogatory, but if you punch him, he can remove most of the power through the big net weaved. The most important thing is that the Chu family still has a large base of people.
Compared with the aristocratic families in other states, the Chu family not only rents land to the people at extremely low prices, but also provides food for those families in need.
Qin Yun's magical weapon that was invincible wherever he went and killed him was completely useless here in the Chu family.
Although Qin Yun had killed ruthlessly before, they all deserved to be killed, and there was a broad public support for them. If Qin Yun killed all the Chu family indiscriminately.
Regardless of what the world thinks, the faith of the soldiers within him will collapse. This is a matter of self-destruction. Even if Qin Yun knows that the Chu family does not give him a good look, there is nothing he can do.
Qin Yun sighed: "Okay, let's go up to the mountain and stay one night."
"Ziyun, lead the way."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Gong Ziyun held Qin Yun's hand, and the two of them walked up the mountain like a couple of gods.
Several elders looked at each other and smiled: "They say Qin Yun kills people like crazy, but I don't think so."
An elder replied: "I have analyzed this person's past deeds. He destroyed the Yuan family. It seemed to be unorganized, but in fact he incited public opinion. Our Chu family has always abided by our duties, and we have strict discipline for the people and family disciples. , it’s hard for him to find fault these days.”
Another elder said: "This is what our ancestors said about benevolence and non-aggression. Now Chu Mo has the fourth level of murderous intent. After being carefully trained by Bai Junshen, our Chu family will definitely reach a higher level and become the fifth king in the future, but we can't Forget the way my Chu family has survived for thousands of years."
"The higher you go, the more you have to keep a low profile. Inform the disciples that from now on, no one will be allowed to smoke fairy grass. The traffickers will be handed over to Qin Yun's men."
"Seconded!"
…
The scenery on Jingchu Mountain is beautiful, but Qin Yun sighed as he walked.
Gong Ziyun smiled: "Do you feel a little disappointed? You brought three thousand candle dragon battalions and dozens of heavy artillery but you just came to enjoy the mountains and rivers?"
Qin Yun rolled his eyes at Gong Ziyun: "I didn't expect the Chu family to be so impeccable!"
Gong Ziyun said: "Actually, most of the aristocratic families in the world, especially the ancient ones, know how to manage, and management is not about fishing from all the marshes, but about grabbing and grabbing within a certain limit. If you want land, you can ask, Chu The head of the family will never hesitate for a moment, because he knows that the people of the Chu family are more important than the rigid land."
"Of course, as the family gets bigger, there will always be some bad guys. It depends on the courage of the head of the family. The Chu family is not always so stable and peaceful."
"Before Jiazi, when Emperor Wu was cutting down mountains and destroying temples, he had already washed it for the Chu family."
Qin Yun paused, then laughed loudly: "Do you really think of me as a murderous demon? Good luck to the Chu family. I'm happy. If the whole world were like this, the world would be peaceful."
Gong Ziyun pointed to a pine tree in front of him.
"My master once said that a tree must shed its bark if it wants to stay green. Just like this pine tree, it seems to be unchanged, but in fact, new things are bursting out inside all the time, and this new things are the annual rings. "
"Jing Chu Clan, this is how the Chu family survives. They have always been innovating from the inside out."
Qin Yunruo realized something.
"I really want to meet Master!"
Gong Ziyun: "He was beaten to death. When I was very young, he was seriously injured and bedridden."
"Who killed him?"
Qin Yun was startled.
Gong Ziyun: "Zhao Yan!"
Qin Yun became wary: "What is he doing here?"
Gong Ziyun pointed to the hanging coffin on the cliff: "The corpse of heaven and man is said to contain the secret of heaven and man!"
"This old madman, I will kill him sooner or later."
Gong Ziyun smiled: "Let me tell you a little secret!"
"What secret?" Qin Yun was stunned.
Gong Ziyun flew up and jumped onto the treetop.
"Come!"
Qin Yun jumped up, and Gong Ziyun led Qin Yun straight into the pine forest. When they arrived in front of a towering tree, Gong Ziyun kissed him.
Qin Yun's eyes widened: "Wait a minute..."
"What are you waiting for?"
"What if someone finds me when I change my position?"
Gong Ziyun smiled and said: "Don't worry, no one comes here. It was my secret base when I was a child, husband..."
The husband's cry made Qin Yun's bones go numb.
Qin Yun: "You little goblin..."
