In August in Shengjing City, the sun was blazing in the sky and the earth was covered in heat.
The whole world is like a huge furnace, the earth is scorching hot, and the air is filled with anxious breath, making people breathless.
As if a spark could cause an explosion.
But in the Yinwu Pavilion of Zhenwuhou Mansion in the southwest of Shengjing City, the temperature of the air was obviously much lower.
It was as if there was an invisible force that sealed and suppressed this area of heaven and earth. All influences from the outside world could not affect this place.
The air seemed frozen.
The entire pavilion was shrouded in a trembling cold air, so gloomy that water could condense.
In the study room, a tall man with a purple gold crown, who looked like a god and demon, faced the wall, standing with his hands behind his hands. His eyes were like a bottomless pool of stagnant water. He could not bear any emotional fluctuations and looked at the wall quietly. A portrait of a woman.
In the painting, the sky and the earth are vast, the green fields are like carpets, and a meandering river comes from the horizon. There is an elegant woman, graceful and graceful, uniquely independent by the river, looking back gently.
In an instant, the sky and the earth lost color, the sun and the moon lost their light, and even the vast northern wilderness, which stretched for tens of thousands of miles, became tender in an instant.
"Chan'er, you gave birth to a good son!"
Jiang Shirong, the Marquis of Zhenwu, paused for a long time and finally sneered at a certain moment.
The study, which was originally dead silent, suddenly became turbulent, murderous intent arose, and it was freezing cold.
In the eyes as silent as dead water, thousands of cold swords and spears suddenly strangled out, forming countless killing formations, and started to move suddenly.
On the desk on the east side, a wooden box covered with lime is placed, and the lid of the box has already been opened.
You can see that what is blooming inside is an old head with a fierce expression.
Ruxue's long hair was covered with dust, grass clippings and blood, mud, and her face was wrinkled and her muscles were twisted.
The eyes with dilated pupils were filled with an expression of extreme fear and panic.
Just by looking at it lightly, one can feel the terrible and unbearable mental shock that the owner of this head suffered at the moment of being beheaded, so that until the spirit dissipated, the memory of that time was still deeply engraved in his eyes. feelings.
"I have long said that this child cannot be kept!"
At this time, there was an old man in his seventies in the study. He was dressed in a splendid robe, showing his grace and splendor. He was sitting calmly on a wide sandalwood chair opposite the desk. White air was rising from the coffee table next to him. , the fragrance of tea overflows.
"He is from Qin. Even though he was born in the Hou Mansion and is the son of your Jiang Shirong, he still cannot get rid of the cause and effect of the descendants of the former Qin Dynasty. In the future, he will be a trouble for the Great Zhou Dynasty and the Hou Mansion!"
The old man in golden clothes raised the golden staff in his hand and struck the ground, making a dull vibration, and said in a cold voice: "What's the result? He killed brothers and sisters, killed his mistress, and now even Tianhai died in his hands. If he hadn't been with the previous How could the Qin people collude with each other and be capable of this?"
"Don't be angry, father-in-law. I didn't leave this son out of emotion. His mother helped me kill Tuoba Xiongzai and was promoted to Martial Saint. She was indeed kind to me. It planted a demon in my heart that is difficult to eradicate. I was the one who promoted him. Immortal’s heart barrier.”
Jiang Shirong turned around, bowed to the old man in brocade clothes, and said, "It is precisely because of this that my son carries the blood of the descendants of the Pre-Qin Dynasty, which gave me an opportunity to explore the descendants of the Pre-Qin Dynasty and the Liangzhou tripod. How could I have expected that he was so deep in the city that he was trapped?" In the sixteen years of the Hou Mansion, there has never been a clue!"
"Shi Rong, it's useless to talk more. I didn't come to Shengjing City to listen to your explanation this time!"
The old man in golden clothes waved his hand: "I know that you have a sincere relationship with your youngest daughter, Concubine He Louqing, and that we are brothers and sisters who grew up together since childhood, but she died in Jiang Li's hands, how can I remain indifferent.
"The Helou family is also a descendant of the saints from the medieval era, with thousands of years of foundation and noble blood. My daughter, Helouyin, was killed. If this revenge is not avenged, wouldn't it become a joke in the eyes of other wealthy families, saying that I, the Helou family Chicken-hearted!"
"My father-in-law, it's not that I don't want to punish Jiang Li. It's because he is highly valued by Emperor Jing and is a disciple of the saint accepted by Qilin. He has outstanding achievements and is written in the military scriptures. If it happens at this critical moment of the Northern Expedition, the Holy Emperor will definitely be furious!"
Jiang Shirong nodded slightly and said respectfully: "As long as the Northern Expedition is over, I will bear this son with my own hands and break all the cycles of cause and effect!"
"It's a joke. The Great Zhou Dynasty has over ten thousand military generals and tens of millions of soldiers armed with halberds and armor. Could it be that without Jiang Li, the Great Zhou Dynasty would be in trouble?"
He Louyin said disdainfully: "You don't need to worry about this anymore. I have already sent people to the wilderness. News will come in half a month at the latest. Whatever it is inconvenient for you to do, I will do it for you!"
"in this way……"
Jiang Shirong raised his head, a bright light flashed in his eyes. Just as he was about to say something, footsteps suddenly came from outside, and an energetic voice reported urgently: "Master Marquis, the latest battle report from the West Road Wilderness has arrived!"
"Send it in!"
When Jiang Shirong heard this, he could only retract his words and say something to the door.
"Master Hou!"
A burly soldier with a gray beard like a halberd and a complexion as dark as coal pushed open the door and presented a letter covered with fire paint in his hands.
"Why is it so late? No letter has been sent back since five days ago!"
Jiang Shirong took the letter and said.
"According to the report of the spy who sent the letter, the situation on the West Road changed suddenly 12 days ago, but the information was strictly blocked. Our people in Mangzhou had no news except that Emperor Jing ordered two groups of troops and horses to rush to the West Road to help. out!"
The burly soldier said in a loud voice: "Later, I worked hard to find out some things, but the Qintian Prison has already set up a large formation to closely inspect the northern border. There are also many shooters patrolling the border day and night, shooting all the flying blue birds. Falcon Pigeon, you can only send someone to come with the letter in person!"
"Is there something wrong with the West Route Army?"
Jiang Shirong's eyes narrowed, feeling very strange.
Jinghuang Company sent two armies to support the West Route, which is enough to show that the situation encountered by the West Route Army was very difficult and even dangerous.
But since the news of the Northern Expedition was released, Mang Khan has transferred all the elite forces and top masters of the eight royal families to the royal court.
It is difficult for the Mang army in the northwest to have strong men above the level of Martial Saint or Ghost Immortal.
Under normal circumstances, even if there is a full-scale battle with the Western Route Army, there is unlikely to be a huge disparity in strength or a sharp reversal.
With doubts, Jiang Shirong opened the letter, his expression suddenly changed, and there was a look of shock and panic in his eyes.
"Zhang Yue, how many people did you send to Mangzhou this time?" Jiang Shirong asked urgently.
"A Martial Saint, a Ghost Immortal, six Divine Transformation Grandmasters, and two Taoist Masters in the Body Seizing Realm are enough to kill Jiang Li!"
He Louyin was a little surprised: "Why are you asking this? What happened to the West Route Army?"
"Luo'er has caused a huge disaster, I should let him go to Beimang!"
Jiang Shirong raised the letter in his hand and said angrily: "Luo'er commanded 50,000 troops and horses to fight on the west wing, but because he wanted to compete with Jiang Li, he privately led his troops away from the prescribed route, leaving the west wing defense empty and Liang Liang. The state camp was attacked by millions of reckless cavalry, and the West Route Army was defeated!"
"What!"
He Louyin stood up suddenly and said in disbelief: "Impossible, how could Luoer commit such a ridiculous mistake? There must be some unknown secret in it, and it is very likely that someone has plotted against him!"
He thought for a moment and said, "Maybe it's Jiang Li. I've inquired about a lot of things about this son these days. Jiang Li is cunning and cunning, and his methods and actions are often unexpected!"
"What my father-in-law said is not impossible, but the most important thing now is how to minimize Luo Er's guilt and save his life!"
Jiang Shirong looked at the burly armored soldier and said: "Heita, pass my order. The Nuhu Guard, Blood Tiger Guard, Tianhu Guard, Yinwu Pavilion Yinwu A, B, and Bing Keqing all leave the mansion and immediately march to the northwest of Mangzhou to attack Chiluo and The leaders and nobles of the two royal families, Tuoba, are beheading them!"
Jiang Shirong said to He Louyin again: "Zhang Yue, please immediately summon the experts of the He Lou family to ask them to give up attacking Jiang Li and save Luo'er first. Once rescued, immediately create the illusion that Xuan Luo is dead and find a way to kill him." He brought Da Zhou back!"
"Okay, I'll do it right now!"
He Louyin nodded nervously and quickly took out a jade box from his sleeve. Through the translucent jade, a fist-sized bird could be faintly seen jumping in it.
He Louyin opened the jade box, said a few words to the inside, then walked outside the study and shook it gently. A green shadow flew out of the jade box and disappeared into the sky with a swish.
"It's so fast. Could this be the rumored strange bird that the Helou family raised?"
The burly armored man blinked, a little surprised. Even with his level of martial arts, he could not see the appearance of this bird clearly.
"Master Marquis, someone came from the palace, saying that the Holy One has a great reward for the Marquis Mansion!"
A middle-aged scribe who was about forty years old also walked quickly into Yinwu Pavilion at this time and reported happily.
"The Holy Spirit has a reward!"
Jiang Shirong and He Louyin were both startled.
The northern border was blocked, making it difficult for news to be transmitted in a timely manner, but Emperor Jing's will was the only one able to pass through unimpeded.
This decree was definitely issued not long ago by Emperor Jing.
But why would the Houfu be generously rewarded?
With the defeat of the Western Route, Emperor Jing would only be more aware than himself of the culprit that caused the sudden change in the situation of the Northwest War and the Northern Expedition.
"Master Marquis, the chief eunuch who is the Chief of Ceremonies is still waiting outside the Marquis' Mansion!"
The middle-aged clerk was the second housekeeper of the Hou Mansion. Seeing Jiang Shirong's silence, he quickly reminded him in a low voice.
"knew!"
Jiang Shirong nodded, walked out of the study without saying a word, and headed out of the house, but there was a faint throbbing in his heart.
I always feel like something is wrong.
It's a pity that Beimang's news channels are interrupted, and he doesn't know a lot of key information.
He Louyin's eyes flashed and he followed Jiang Shirong.
A moment later, when Jiang Shirong and He Louyin walked out of Zhenwuhou Mansion, many figures were already standing outside the door.
The palace guards armed with golden swords and golden armor lined up neatly on both sides, and the entire street outside the Hou Mansion was cleared.
The chief eunuch of the Chief of Ceremony held the imperial edict in his hands. When he saw Jiang Shirong walking out, he couldn't help but smile and congratulate him repeatedly: "The Za family congratulates the Marquis and congratulates the Marquis. Your Majesty turned the tide on the West Road and saved the situation on the West Road. His merits are immeasurable and rare in this world.
"Now that we have achieved a great victory on the West Road, the Great Zhou Dynasty has added another province. As a reward from the Holy Spirit, the Zajia family can bring it to serve as the decree. One government and two ministers. This is the only one in our Great Zhou Dynasty!"
"Great victory on the West Road!"
Jiang Shirong and He Louyin were even more stunned.
They had just learned that the West Route Army had suffered a disastrous defeat, and that the troops of the Liangzhou General Camp had been attacked by millions of unruly troops and routed. How come it only took a stick of incense to turn it into a great victory?
Even though there was a delay in getting the news to Jiang Shirong, no matter what the situation on the front line was, it was impossible to turn defeat into victory in just a few days.
The wilderness is vast, and even if the fastest horse is running lightly, it will take at least five or six days to reach the place where the Liangzhou camp is stationed from the middle road.
Jiang Shirong was puzzled, while He Louyin was overjoyed.
There are three young masters who are currently fighting in Mangzhou. Among them, the sixteenth prince Jiang Xuanxin is an official in the eastern part of Mangzhou. Only the eldest son Jiang Xuanluo and the fifteenth prince Jiang Li are leading the expedition in the western part of Mangzhou.
Besides Jiang Xuanluo, who else could make a great contribution and turn the situation in the northwest into victory?
This was not because He Louyin looked down upon Jiang Li, but because the mere 10,000 troops and horses commanded by Jiang Li were unable to reverse the situation in the northwest war.
"Marquis Zhenwu, accept the order!"
The Grand Eunuch of the Chief of Ceremonies cleared his throat and said: "The Holy One said that the war in Beimang is currently at a stalemate. Today we will only announce the canonization first. After the Northern Expedition is over, we will hold a canonization ceremony for the Zhenjun candidates!"
"The Minister of War and the Marquis of Zhenwu, Jiang Shirong, accept the order!"
Jiang Shirong nodded. Although he was full of doubts, he still bowed and saluted.
He was once rewarded by Emperor Jing as a reward to the Nine Nether Flame Bird, which shows that the Holy Spirit does not kneel down.
But He Louyin is different. Although he is the head of the He Lou family, he is a white man.
The aristocratic family has the dignity and pride of an aristocratic family. If in the past, He Louyin would have been a little unhappy in his heart if he had knelt down in public because of matters that had nothing to do with him.
But when he heard that his grandson was canonized as a candidate, how could he feel any displeasure or resistance? He immediately fell to his knees, stretched his hands on the ground, and pressed his cheek to the ground.
"By God's blessing, the emperor decreed that Jiang Li, the prince of Wu, was an outstanding strategist and a powerful warrior. He turned the tide for me and made great contributions to the expansion of the territory of the Zhou Dynasty. Jiang Li is now canonized as the second rank assistant. The great general of the country, please pay homage and wait for me. I will give you a name to control the army. I will not replace you hereditary."
The eunuch's voice was high and shrill, and every word he said seemed to hit the hearts of Zhenwu Marquis Jiang Shirong and He Louyin.
"The northwest of Mangyuan is the 28th province of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It was acquired by Jiang Li and was named Li Province. Anmang Dufufu was established with a military strength of 100,000. Jiang Li, the marquis of the town army, was appointed as the first governor of the Duhufu. , take charge of the military and political power of a province, I admire this!"
The eunuch who was in charge of the ceremony and printed the imperial edict closed the imperial edict, his face full of kindness and envy, and said: "Marquis Wu still doesn't want to thank the Lord for his kindness?"
"I thank you Lord for your kindness!"
Jiang Shirong slowly raised his head, with no expression on his face. He raised his hands to receive the imperial edict from the eunuch. He lowered his head and stared at the yellow silk roll in his hand without saying a word. His hands trembled slightly, not knowing what he was thinking. Something.
He Louyin lay prostrate on the ground, his whole body seemed to be suppressed and sealed. like a statue.
He stared at the ground, feeling like he was dreaming.
The prince who was canonized by Emperor Jing turned out to be Jiang Li.
The son of an unknown princess from the former Qin Dynasty?
It’s not that he underestimated that bastard.
But he clearly only had 10,000 soldiers and horses, how could he accomplish such feats?
Add another province to the Great Zhou?
What on earth did he do!
That’s all.
These are secondary. Anyway, this brat has a sworn feud with the Helou family.
No matter what official position or title he was conferred to, he must die.
He Louyin said it.
However, today’s face was also humiliated.
The dignified head of the Helou family came to Shengjing City from the south to avenge his daughter and show off the prestige of the Helou family.
But on the first day after arriving in Shengjing City, because of the murderer Jiang Li's decree to make him a marquis, he fell to the ground in public.
In fact, he shouldn't have joined in the fun.
After today, once this embarrassing incident spreads.
What would other aristocratic families think of him?
How would everyone in the Helou family miss him?
So stupid!
"Marquis Wu, there is a second decree from the Holy One!"
The eunuch in charge of ceremony took out another golden sword and said with a cold expression: "Pass the Holy Order to the Lord of Zhenwu, Jiang Shirong, to listen!"
"I obey your orders!"
Jiang Shirong's body is high and he stands tall, as if he can hold up the universe, the sun, the moon, mountains and rivers.
He heard the voice of the chief eunuch, the chief eunuch, and looked up again. When he saw the golden sword in the hand of the chief eunuch, his pupils shrank suddenly and his body froze slightly.
"I obey your orders!"
Jiang Shirong said in a deep voice, his expression was solemn, his knees slowly bent, and he landed with a heavy bang.
In an instant, it seemed as if the entire Shengjing City was shaking.
The Martial Saint's kneeling is as heavy as Mount Tai, like the sky pouring down.
"Shi Rong, I am very angry. I believe you must have guessed something. Jiang Xuanluo is your eldest son. I originally had a trace of intolerance in my heart, but what he did was really too much.
"You set off immediately and come to Beimang. I want to hear your opinion on how to deal with Jiang Xuanluo. After all, he is your son and he was recommended to me by you!"
After the chief eunuch, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, finished speaking, his expression changed, and he showed an amiable smile: "The Za family was just rude, don't blame Marquis Wu!"
As he spoke, he placed the small golden sword in Jiang Shirong's palm.
"My father-in-law is responsible for his duties, how can Shi Rong be surprised!"
Jiang Shirong stood up expressionlessly, holding the golden sword tightly in his hand.
"Thank you, Marquis Wu, for your understanding!"
The chief eunuch in charge of rituals said with a smile: "The Za family has finished announcing the decree, and the Holy Master is still waiting for you in Mangzhou. Please leave as soon as possible!"
He cupped his hands, and then led a group of palace guards to leave in a mighty manner.
"Shi Rong, what is going on? How can that little kid Jiang Li be made a marquis? Can Luo'er be saved?"
He Louyin jumped up from the ground with a furious look on his face, completely ignoring the demeanor and grace of the head of the aristocratic family.
"Luo'er is afraid that he will be killed in the wilderness!"
Jiang Shirong shook his head and clenched his hand with the golden sword, blood slowly seeping out and dripping with fairy light.
"hiss!"
He Louyin's eyes flashed, and a glimmer of hope rose again in his already desperate heart.
"You have touched that threshold and even begun to cross it!"
He Louyin said in shock.
"Heita, come with me to Beimang. The three great tiger guards and the guests of Yinwu Pavilion will go with me!"
Jiang Shirong ordered, and he looked at He Louyin again: "Zhang Yue, I will go to the wilderness and do everything possible to save Xuan Luo. Please go to Yunjing Ten Mansion, and hold Xuan Jing down no matter what, don't let him He acted rashly!"
After Jiang Shirong finished speaking, he raised his steps and headed out of Shengjing City.
He just took one step after another slowly, his steps were heavy and powerful, but as light as nothing. In just over a hundred steps, he had already appeared outside Shengjing City.
"Shrinking to the ground, he is really going to reach that state!"
He Louyin was very excited.
Even the life safety of his grandson Jiang Xuanluo seemed to be completely forgotten.
Immortal!
Human beings are omnipotent!
As long as he reaches that state, everything will bow to him.
"Boom"
In the Hou Mansion, an overwhelming momentum rushed out, and figures with powerful auras came out one after another, or dressed in heavy armor and rode out, and then turned into shadows, leaped into the sky in a flash, and disappeared.
"Hehe, our Helou family really didn't make the wrong bet!"
He Louyin smiled proudly, but then he remembered something.
"Oops, I have released the Whispering Magpie. The northwest of Mangzhou is already within Jiang Li's sphere of influence. Once he captures the Whispering Magpie, it will not be good..."
Thanks to Xiaodixuan for the 10,000 starting coin reward, and I will try to get more updates on weekends.
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