The sky is getting dark and the sun is setting.
The war horses stopped neighing, and the golden sword disappeared.
The noisy and turbulent wilderness seems to be finally calming down.
Marquis Wu ran thousands of miles to seize the chief's head, the gods appeared on the Lingchi platform and destroyed the mountains with giant hands, the sword light crossed, the five-color bird feathers tore the sky, Marquis Wu fought for hundreds of miles against the two saints...
One wonderful day is worth ten years in the next life.
As a result, the Zhou sergeants who returned to the camp were lying on simple beds, with various shocking scenes still emerging in their minds.
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But just as he was feeling sleepy and drifting into sleep, a ray of light like glass suddenly rose from the northern land without any warning, and rushed straight into the sky, creating layers of gorgeous halos.
These haloes overlap each other, seeming to separate the cloud sky into nine completely different yet layered worlds.
In the world on each level, there are various fantasy and nightmare-like scenes that are constantly intertwined, like the mirror moon in the water, sparkling and undulating.
In an instant, half of the night sky in the wilderness was illuminated as brightly as day.
"What happened?"
"Get up quickly, it's probably the Beimang Spirit that has left and returned!"
The colorful halo reflected on the tent alerted all the sergeants in the camp.
There was a loud clanging sound of clothes and armor, and countless soldiers rushed out of the camp, patrolling all directions vigilantly, but they were instantly attracted by the gorgeous scene above their heads.
The layers of halo are intertwined and rendered, and continue to spread towards the distant sky. They are colorful, like a fairy's jade belt, sometimes spreading like a curtain, sometimes spiraling into bundles, changing rapidly.
"A strange phenomenon rises from the north, and the nine heavens are splendid!"
Halfway up the solitary peak, Emperor Jing suddenly stood up and looked at the northern world with a look of surprise in his eyes.
The ministers standing around were also attracted by this vision. They looked at the gorgeous scenery of the clouds and sky in amazement. They gradually became obsessed and immersed in this fairyland-like scene.
"Nine Heavens of Brilliant Light, could it be..."
Sima Yu, King of Dongxiang, also had a sudden change in expression, his breathing stopped at this moment, his voice trembled, and he said excitedly: "Brother, this is a sign that the ancient divine tower is about to appear!"
"It's the Ancient God Tower, yes, but why does this reincarnation come so early? According to Qin Tianjian's deduction, it should be ten years later at the earliest!"
Emperor Jing's eyes flashed sharply, showing surprise and excitement, but also full of regret and regret.
"What is the Ancient God Tower?"
When Jiang Li heard this, there was no memory related to it at all in his mind, and there was no record of it in the historical classics and miscellaneous notes he had read.
He observed the surroundings and found that even those civil and military ministers who had high positions and had participated in politics for many years were mostly confused like him, and they obviously did not know what the Ancient God Tower was.
There were only three or two ministers with gleams in their eyes. They seemed to know something, but they kept it secret and kept silent.
"After the order was passed, the Eastern Route Army and the Daluo Allied Forces immediately retreated thousands of miles and stationed themselves at the border with our country, building walls and fortifications and digging wide trenches.
"The Northern Expeditionary Army has fully shifted to a defensive state from today on. The number and breadth of scout inspections have been doubled. Without an order, the whole army must not have any fighting or friction with Beimang!"
While the civil and military ministers were still amazed at the strange phenomenon in the sky, Emperor Jing suddenly issued an order, the content of which shocked everyone and was extremely unexpected.
The northwest wilderness was included in the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Wu Hou rushed thousands of miles and captured the enemy's heads. The morale of the Second Royal Court of Beimang was defeated. The morale of our army increased greatly. It was the best time to conquer the eastern part of the wilderness in one go.
In such a favorable situation for the Zhou Dynasty, did they suddenly switch from all-out attack to defense?
Could it be that Mingjun did it?
Some ministers who were dedicated to their duties wanted to persuade him and looked at King Dongxiang with seeking eyes, but found that the latter's expression was as firm as Emperor Jing's, and he even continued to give advice to Emperor Jing, all related to the return of the army to the defense.
There were several important ministers with special status. Although they were not the twelve ministers of Zhou Dynasty, they still played an important role. Their status and role in the court were very important. They also agreed with the decisions of King Jing and King Dongxiang without showing any objection or doubt.
The ministers were not stupid people. They immediately realized that there must be some unknown secret, and they could only remain silent.
"When the troops were suppressed, all the troops from Li Province were immediately put into defensive mode, to strengthen the control and deterrence of the Mang tribes within the territory, and to be on guard against the two powerful royal clans Tuoba and Chiluo in the royal court of Mang Khan returning to Li Province and bewitching the judges. move!"
Emperor Jing immediately ordered Jiang Li. He glanced back at the glazed pillar of light rising from the depths of the wilderness, gently waved his hand, and ordered all the ministers on the Gufeng Platform to leave.
"Your Majesty, please leave!"
All the ministers saluted in unison, took nine steps back, turned and left.
"Your Majesty, the Ancient God Tower has appeared, and everyone can enter the first three floors. Although it is full of dangers and dangers, there are also great opportunities!"
King Dongxiang looked at Jiang Li's retreating figure and muttered: "The Zhenjun Hou is young and promising, and he is very lucky. He is also loyal and responsible to the court. If he can enter it, he may have great fortunes, and the Holy Lord will rule Jiuzhou in the future. It will be as powerful as a tiger!"
"Because of this, since the Desolate Sky Tower appears in the world, he cannot be allowed to enter it!"
Emperor Jing shook his head: "The Zhenjun Hou is a leader among his peers in terms of strategy and courage. His rapid growth and terrifying potential make him the number one person in our Zhou Dynasty. I do not doubt his loyalty to me.
"But you have to know that all the civil and military forces in the dynasty are controlled by the sword and pen in the hands of the royal family of Zhou Dynasty. I hold a sword and a pen, so I can control everything. However, none of the princes can compare with the Zhenjun Hou, so we must guard against it!"
"What the Holy One said is absolutely true!"
King Dongxiang nodded. As a sword wielder, he naturally hoped that the blade in his hand would be unrivaled in the world.
But if one day, the sword becomes spiritual and becomes more powerful than the wielder, a careless move will backfire on him.
"Brother Yu, please pass on the order. All the heirs of the royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty will set off immediately and rush to Beimang. The Tianhuang Divine Tower uses luck to identify those who enter the tower. The first three floors are not very restrictive, but if you want to enter the fourth floor, you must have luck. Not for those who are prosperous.
"The luck of the heirs of the royal family is connected with the country. They all have great luck from the day they are born, and they may be able to enter the fourth level to explore opportunities!"
Emperor Jing withdrew his gaze and said slowly: "I have thirty-nine princes, many of whom are talented in both civil and military affairs and have foresight, but I don't know who is lucky enough to be worthy of the position of Prince of Zhou!"
"Prince's position!"
King Dongxiang's eyes flashed and he quickly lowered his head.
Over the years, the princes have grown up one after another. Although it is not obvious on the surface, which one of them does not secretly covet that position?
The position of Prince Zhou has been vacant for a long time, and it is time to choose a wise man to succeed him.
…
"Marquis Zhenjun, we say goodbye today. I don't know when we will see each other again. Sima Ye will never forget the heroic feat of Marquis Zhenjun who risked his life to help and saved the overthrow of the northwest. He just doesn't know if he will have a chance to repay him in this life!"
Outside the Chinese army camp, Sima Ye and several personal followers escorted Jiang Li and others away until they were thirty miles away from the camp before stopping.
It has been more than half a month since the Northwest War ended. Sima Ye's injuries have long since recovered, but his expression is desolate and lonely, with a touch of sadness and worry lingering between his brows.
It is completely different from the first time I saw him, he was firm and indomitable when he was guarding the Liangzhou camp and taking charge of the military affairs of the three provinces.
More than 300,000 Zhou soldiers died in front of them. If Jiang Li hadn't taken action at the critical moment and the heavenly soldiers descended from heaven, he might have had a place on the Gufeng execution platform yesterday.
Although he was not primarily responsible for the defeat of the Northwest Army, he bore the blame for this incident, and his status among the princes plummeted to the bottom, and it would be difficult for him to rise again in this life.
"Your Highness, the northwest military is not your responsibility. Jiang Xuanluo accepted the order and refused. Ao Yanzhong deliberately concealed and failed to supervise. The reason for this will not be unknown to your Majesty!"
Jiang Li cupped his hands and returned the greeting: "The Northern Expedition is not over yet, His Highness still has the opportunity to serve the country and show off his skills!"
"Thank you, Marquis, for your comfort. Sima Ye knows!"
Prince Zhou nodded, forcing a smile on his face.
He naturally knew Jiang Li's good intentions, but all armies in the Northern Expedition had commanders and replacements.
As he is a felon, it is still unclear whether his father will allow him to continue to stay in Beimang.
Even if they stay, they can only lead thousands of troops to fight with the army.
It's not easy to atone for one's sins.
What's more, my father had many princes in front of him. After he was defeated and convicted, several younger brothers had written letters overnight, expressing sincere words to share their father's worries.
Although the princes of the Zhou Dynasty had high status and great power, they made one wrong step and fell behind and became passive at every step.
"Take care, Your Highness, I will return to Li Province first!"
Jiang Li gently tugged on the reins and led his subordinates to gallop their horses and head northwest.
Li Province is already his world. In the northwest wilderness, he will no longer be restrained, let go, grow up, and accumulate strength.
When he returns to Shengjing one day, who can stop him?
"Take care of yourself, I will be in Shengjing City, looking forward to your strong return!"
Sima Ye stood up on his horse and quietly watched Jiang Li's team go away, feeling some envy in his heart.
As a young man, he was granted the title of Marquis, expanded his territories, and became famous all over the world.
He even had the courage to break up with his father, Marquis Wu.
But as a prince, he was entangled with many constraints, his hands and feet were tied up, and it was difficult to feel at ease.
"It's hard to travel! It's hard to travel! There are many different roads. Where are you now?"
Sima Ye's eyes followed Jiang Li, as if his mind went away with him, galloping freely between the heaven and earth in the northwest, until when the iron hooves galloped, Jiang Li's whistle came back far away.
"Your Highness, there will be strong winds and waves, and I will hang sails directly across the sea. I am waiting for your Highness's good news in the northwest!"
“There will always be strong winds and waves!”
Sima Ye was suddenly startled, and his lonely expression was shaken. He muttered to himself numbly, repeating Jiang Li's poem in a low voice, and the reins in his hands gradually tightened.
"Let's go back to the Chinese army camp!"
I don't know how much time passed, but Sima Ye suddenly gave a soft drink, whipped his horse, and rode away towards the long military camp in the distance.
"Go back to camp, back to camp!"
All the followers looked at each other and quickly clapped their horses to follow.
On the vast wilderness, the two teams ran in opposite directions, one to the west and the other to the east, gradually moving away. Little did they know that when they met again one day, the world would have changed again.
…
As the horse returned to Li Province, Jiang Li suddenly felt a sense of returning home without realizing it.
In this life, my predecessor grew up in the Zhenwu Marquis Mansion for sixteen years, but I never regarded the Marquis Mansion as my true home.
Leaving Shengjing and rushing to the wilderness, the road ahead is long and I don’t know where I’m going. Whether it’s Liangzhou General Camp or Cockcrow Barrage City, they are just temporary resting places.
But it is different from the province.
This is a territory that he personally recovered, and it is named after him, which makes it even more cordial.
The journey that originally took six or seven days ended up in five.
After more than 20 days of going to the Chinese Army Camp to meet the Holy Spirit, the Chihe Valley has already changed drastically.
A large city built on the Chihe Valley has begun to take shape.
This big city, named Anmang by Jiang Li, is based on the mountains on one side of the Chihe Valley. High walls are built on the mountains and surrounded in three directions. From a distance, it looks like a city sitting on a mountain. A huge throne facing north and south.
The rushing Chishui River flows behind Anmang City. Neat fields on both sides of the river valley have been cultivated. The grain and vegetables grown will be enough to feed hundreds of thousands of people once harvested.
Around the giant city that was beginning to take shape, tens of thousands of laborers and soldiers were working hard to dig moat channels.
The river channel, which is nearly 80 meters wide, is enough to block most of the enemy soldiers.
There is also a secret passage connecting the river valley and Anmang City hidden in the mountains.
Some soldiers have moved their camps into Anmang City. Although the city wall has not yet been built, it is just a circle of short foundation stones, which can give people a huge sense of security.
Jiang Li led everyone across the moat bridge and entered Anmang City. Even though he was born two generations ago, the young man couldn't help but feel a little high-spirited and proud.
It has been less than a year since I traveled to this world, and I already have such a foundation, which is enough to be proud of.
Support the army and stand on your own, the princes of one side.
When I was a boy, I had no such fantasies and expectations.
After returning from a long journey, even a master of the martial arts would feel tired. Jiang Li sent everyone back to their tents to repair, and then came to the Anmang Protector's Mansion in the center of Anmang City.
The Protectorate's Palace is now just an open space. A huge tent that can accommodate hundreds of people is erected in the center of the open space. Before the Protectorate's Palace was established, this was where Jiang Li lived in recent months.
Although it was just an animal skin tent, the items and facilities inside were quite complete, and there were curtains that simply divided it into several areas with different functions.
Jiang Li took off his clothes and walked to the bathing area. A huge purple-gold cauldron over two meters high was placed in the center of the area. It was the Hunyuan Baoding given to him by Princess Anle.
This cauldron is one of the treasures used in the martial arts training of the royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It assists the practice and can lay a solid physical foundation for the warrior. It is also a magic weapon, driven by magic power, and can be as large or small as desired.
When Jiang Li left Zhenwu Hou Mansion, he also took the tripod with him and placed it in the villa given to him by Princess Yunle. Later, Mo Yunliang and others took it to Beimang.
When Jiang Li returned to Anmang City, his own sergeant filled the cauldron with hot secret medicine. Jiang Li jumped into the cauldron and soaked it. He suddenly recalled the scene when he taught Chu Chu how to swim in the hot spring in the back garden of Lanhong Pavilion.
"The Anmang Protectorate was first built. Although it was guarded by 110,000 elite soldiers, there were all the countries of the Western Regions looking at it to the west, the Beimang Royal Court to the east, and the cold people of Kuidi, Tuoba, Chiluo and other Mang to the north. The clan has not truly surrendered yet, so it is not the best time to welcome Chuchu from the province!"
Jiang Li sighed softly. He had been away from Shengjing for several months. He didn't know how this little girl was living now and whether she could bear not seeing her for such a long time.
"My strength and foundation are still not enough. Although I am sitting here, I can't slack off at all. I must seize all the time and strength to improve my realm and strengthen my foundation!"
The brilliance of the Sumeru Ring flashed, and a roll of animal skin appeared in Jiang Li's hand.
This roll of animal skin was given to him by Fu Di, the mercenary leader of the Western Regions, before he left. It contains detailed records of many secrets about the Kyushu tripod.
Jiang Li untied the hemp rope, unfolded the animal skin volume, and began to study it carefully. Some of the confusion in his heart gradually became clear.
In the early years of the Middle Ages, the world was in turmoil and the laws were overturned. The Holy Emperor of the Middle Ages took the foundation of Kyushu, the soul of the four realms and the remains of many artifacts from the ancient times, and used his unparalleled magical power to forge the nine tripods and the artifacts of the four realms.
They are all utensils of Sheji, representing luck and integrating the luck of the four regions of Kyushu into the utensil.
If you get one of them, you will have the qualifications to conquer the world and compete for the master of the whole life!
It is also the secret key to entering areas above the sixth floor of the Wild Sky Tower!
I will try to make a small burst tomorrow and the day after tomorrow to make up for the lack of updates some time ago. Thank you all for your continued support and understanding.
(End of chapter)
