Outside Prince Wu's Mansion.
Zhang Yi and the little girl were at a side stall, eating breakfast.
Seeing Zhang Yi's eyes staring at something, the little girl asked curiously: "Brother, what are you looking at?"
Zhang Yi said softly: "King Wu's situation is not very good now. You see, the county guard has not relaxed his surveillance on him."
Following the direction pointed by Zhang Yi, the little girl saw several warriors gathering together and chatting with long knives in their hands.
From time to time, they would look towards Prince Wu's Mansion, their eyes full of vigilance.
"I heard that when King Wu first came, this county guard planned to place people in King Wu. Later, by chance, the people he placed were killed. King Wu took this opportunity to recall his own forbidden army. Otherwise, King Wu would The situation will be more difficult.”
"Isn't King Wu related to the Ming Cult? Why didn't he let Wei Wuji of the Ming Cult solve this problem for him?"
"It's not yet time." Zhang Yi sorted out the intelligence collected these days. He clarified his thoughts and said: "There are hundreds of martial arts forces here in Ying County, and more than half of them have a close relationship with the county governor. . More than a dozen martial arts forces have taken refuge with the Wang family, while this Mingjiao only has five families. If Wei Wuji hadn’t been so advanced in cultivation that others wouldn’t dare to act rashly, otherwise, this Mingjiao would not be much different from those Caotai groups.”
"This King Wu is accumulating strength and waiting for the opportunity." Zhang Yi said thoughtfully: "King Wu is not one of those idle kings."
The little girl seemed to understand and said: "Brother, we have done so many things for King Wu, why doesn't he summon us?"
Zhang Yi said nothing.
If you want to see King Wu, there is a hurdle that Eunuch Gao cannot get around.
Looking at the other party now, it seems that he has no intention of introducing him.
A young man hurriedly walked over outside the shop, and his eyes swept across the shop one by one.
When he saw Zhang Yi, his face lit up and he walked over quickly.
"Boss."
Zhang Yi raised his eyelids but said nothing.
This young man's name was Liang Ying. He was a disheveled beggar before. Later, Zhang Yi discovered that he was smarter, had clear logic, and could get along with all the different religions in Luling.
He simply focused on training and learned a lot from following him.
"Any news?"
"Boss, the Wang family seems to be a little short of money now."
"Tell me more about it."
"You know we have some friends in the Wang family. I heard them say that there used to be a lot of meat in the swill poured by the Wang family, but now there is not even a vegetable leaf. The Wang family is not as wealthy as before. I guess it must be the Wang family's wealth. Nervous."
Zhang Yi nodded and expressed his approval: "The Wang family has lost the Yinghe River Transport, which is their main source of income. It is inevitable that it will be affected, it depends on the extent of the impact."
Liang Ying thought for a while and said, "I can't figure it out. The ancestor of the Wang family is not low in strength. Why does he turn a blind eye to what the Mingjiao does?"
"There should be something happening here that we don't know about." Zhang Yi said: "But as long as the overall strategic direction is correct, a temporary tactical concession will not affect the situation."
Zhang Yi took out a piece of broken silver from his arms and placed it on the table: "If there is any trouble later, please inform me in time."
"I know, boss."
Liang Ying lowered his voice, wiped his hand on the table, and collected the broken silver on the table without leaving a trace.
When he was about to leave, Zhang Yi stopped him and said, "Liang Ying, I'm meeting with you today, do you want to come with me?"
When Liang Ying heard this, her face suddenly showed a lot of ecstasy.
He knew that Zhang Yi was working for an adult. If he could have this adult as his backer, it would be of great benefit.
Liang Ying said without even thinking: "Liang Ying is willing."
…
Prince Wu's Mansion.
Zhao Hongming sat in the long pavilion next to the rockery, and Gao Yanshi stood beside him respectfully, without any impatience.
He leaned on the edge and stared at a maple tree in the distance.
It is late autumn, and the leaves of the maple trees have turned yellow. The breeze blows, and the maple leaves rustle.
Zhao Hongming's face showed a rare sense of relief, and he suddenly asked: "How far is your cultivation now?"
Gao Yanshi lowered his head and said, "Reporting to Your Highness, this servant has now reached the seventh level of Kai Mai."
Hearing Gao Yanshi's answer, Zhao Hongming felt satisfied.
Gao Yanshi has already reached this level in less than two years of practicing martial arts.
Although there is a wish stone in it, its flaws are not concealed, and the martial arts talent is already very high.
Zhao Hongming then asked: "Where is Chang Wei?"
"I heard that I am in retreat to reach the ninth level of Tongqiao. It is a critical moment recently."
After he became the king, he had a lot more resources. In addition to killing the Chu army before, he brought thousands of wish stones.
Even if he refines continuously every day, he will only refine six or seven in a day.
It can't be completely refined.
The extra wish stones are all in his hands and are of little use.
It just so happened that the martial arts skills of the people around him were relatively low.
Zhao Hongming did not hide his secrets, and was very generous to the subordinates around him. He constantly gave the extra wish stones to Chang Wubing, Gao Yanshi, Wu Qi and others, and focused on cultivating them.
The people around him still have some talents. In the past, he did not have much status in the palace, which caused the team around him to suffer, and the progress of martial arts cultivation was slow.
Now that Zhao Hongming has gotten rid of these constraints, with the blessing of the wish stone, they are all practicing hard and making rapid progress.
"Then let Guard Chang break through with peace of mind. After he is promoted to Xiantian, I will have other plans."
The development speed of Mingjiao was a bit beyond his expectation, and the number of people increased day by day.
He usually spends most of his time on cultivation and does not have much energy to be responsible for this matter. If Chang Wubing and Chang Wei successfully break through, he can be more responsible for Mingjiao-related affairs without having to show his face anymore. .
Gao Yanshi lowered his head and said yes.
"The number of warriors joining the Ming Cult is increasing day by day. If they are left idle, trouble may occur." Zhao Hongming thought: "But if we want to train troops, Wu Qi is indispensable. Now there are people outside the county guard, how can we let him What about going out without leaving a trace?"
At that time, he was considering setting up a martial arts force outside for military training, but he did not take this aspect into consideration, which made him quite distressed.
It would be nice if the county guard removed the guards outside.
But Zhao Hongming knew that this was not an easy task, and he couldn't help but sigh in the pavilion.
Gao Yanshi on the side looked at the words and looked thoughtful.
Today is the day agreed with Zhang Yi to exchange information.
After Gao Yanshi started practicing with Zhao Hongming, he left Prince Wu's Mansion alone and came to the place he had agreed with Zhang Yi on weekdays.
When he arrived, he found that besides Zhang Yi, there was also an excited-looking young man in front of him.
A strange look flashed in Gao Yanshi's eyes, and then he walked over with a calm expression.
When Zhang Yi saw Gao Yanshi, he took the initiative to lean over and clasp his fists and said, "Zhang Yi has met Mr. Gao."
"This is Liang Ying, who can read and is a good at inquiring about information." Then he pointed at Gao Yanshi and introduced each other: "This is Mr. Gao."
Gao Yanshi was not a fool. He said with a half-smile, "What do you mean? Are you planning to leave Luling?"
Zhang Yi sighed: "My lord, let me tell you the truth, I have a senior brother from the same sect who is in a high position in Zhao State. I had planned to go to him before. But I was in trouble all the way and had to be taken in by my lord, so I delayed it until now. My senior brother has been entrusted with the mission. The letter said that he would introduce me to Mr. Anyang as long as he came over, so I recommended Liang Ying to you."
Gao Yanshi knew that Zhang Yi was a talented person, and thanks to his great help during this period, he was able to successfully develop in Luling City.
He hesitated to let such a person leave.
Gao Yanshi thought that it was the time when His Highness King Wu was employing people. They had limited knowledge and could not share more for His Highness.
Why not recommend this person to His Highness King Wu?
Judging from their interactions in the past few months, Zhang Yi has a consistent attitude, neither humble nor arrogant, unlike those who cheat and cheat.
After careful consideration, Gao Yanshi said, "I wonder what kind of status Anyang Lord can give you?"
Zhang Yi shook his head and said, "I won't know until I go there."
Gao Yanshi smiled and said: "Then why do you sacrifice the near for the distant? You know who I serve, and I wonder if you are willing to give it a try?"
A hint of cunning flashed in Zhang Yi's eyes, and he hesitated a few times before saying, "Since you are invited, Zhang Yi will no longer refuse and is willing to give it a try."
"Then you can come with me later." Gao Yanshi turned to Liang Ying and said, "Tell me the news you have recently inquired about."
Liang Ying was shocked and said: "Sir, it's like this..."
After a conversation, Gao Yanshi already knew what he was doing. He gave Liang Ying ten taels of silver and told him, "Do it well and don't let me down."
It was the first time Liang Ying received so much money and she became a little incoherent. She thanked him several times before leaving with satisfaction.
"please."
"My lord please."
Zhang Yi successfully entered Prince Wu's Mansion under the leadership of Gao Yanshi.
The two of them walked around the screen wall and walked towards the depths of the palace, and soon arrived outside Zhao Hongming's study.
"Wait for me outside, and I will report to His Highness King Wu." Gao Yanshi warned carefully.
Zhang Yi cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Gao."
Gao Yanshi knocked on the door and said, "Your Highness, I have something to report."
"Come in." Zhao Hongming's voice without joy or sadness came from inside the room.
Gao Yanshi pushed the door open and entered.
Zhao Hongming exhaled a breath, opened his eyes and said, "What's the matter?"
Gao Yanshi said respectfully: "There is someone here who I would like to introduce to Your Highness. This person has built the intelligence network outside of me. He is a rare and talented person."
Zhao Hongming became interested and said: "Oh, since you said he is a talent, then I will meet him and let him in."
Gao Yanshi walked outside the house and said to Zhang Yi: "Go in, King Wu is willing to see you."
Zhang Yi clasped his fists in a gesture, said nothing more, and walked in with his head held high. When he saw King Wu, who was as young as him, he said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "Common Zhang Yi pays homage to His Highness King Wu."
Zhao Hongming looked Zhang Yi up and down and said, "You look very young. How old are you?"
"The grassman has just turned fifteen."
"That is the same age as this king. He is a bit young." Zhao Hongming said casually.
Zhang Yi smiled and said: "I heard that General Huo of the Wei State was appointed as the captain of Yao at the age of eighteen. He led eight hundred cavalry deep into Chu and Han, and won the title of the whole army twice. His Highness entered the border alone at the age of fifteen. What does age have to do with such great perseverance? In the opinion of Zhang Yi, a common man, some people waste decades and are not as brave as His Highness in the end."
"Hahaha." Zhao Hongming suddenly became interested and walked down from the bed and said, "In that case, sir, he is very talented. I wonder what he can do for me when he comes here? I It doesn’t look like your husband has a very high level of cultivation.”
Zhang Yi took a step forward and said something subtle in front of Zhao Hongming: "There is a bird stationed on Fushan Mountain in the south. It has not spread its wings, flown, or chirped for three years. It is silent."
"This bird has not spread its wings for three years in order to grow its wings; it has not flown or chirped in order to observe the attitude of the major forces in Ying County. Although it has not yet flown, it will reach the sky once it takes flight; although it has not yet crowd, it will surely sing once it crows. amazing."
"If His Highness King Wu wants to become such a bird, you need someone like me to advise you."
When Zhang Yi said such words, Zhao Hongming's face couldn't help but become serious.
He was alone in Prince Wu's Mansion, staying in and out easily. He also concealed his identity when doing things outside and was very careful.
I didn't expect that the plain-looking man in front of me could see so clearly, which was really extraordinary.
Zhao Hongming looked as usual and said calmly: "Mr. Yi, what should I do next?"
Zhang Yi was well prepared and said: "The most urgent task is to let the governor let go of surveillance and return King Wu's freedom. To achieve this goal, you need to rely on the power of the Wang family."
Zhao Hongming suddenly became interested and said, "Tell me about it."
"The common people have found out that the Wang family is short of money now. Your Highness is secretly forming a good relationship with the Wang family. The Wang family will definitely agree. Later, the Wang family can push the county guard to cancel the surveillance of His Highness."
Zhao Hongming laughed and said, "Where does the money come from?"
Zhang Yi had a half-smiling expression on his face. He didn't say much, and everything seemed to be in silence.
Zhao Hongming immediately understood what Zhang Yi meant.
He wanted him to use the income he stole from the Wang family and give it to the Wang family.
I have to say, this strategy is indeed somewhat interesting.
Stand and stand again.
"Sir, are you asking me to give the Wang family money for free?"
"No, why should you take out the money that fell into your pocket for no reason? It just depends on what His Highness wants?"
Zhao Hongming thought that he was about to train troops, so he opened his mouth and said: "Armor, bows and crossbows."
"I hope His Highness will send someone to escort me to the Wang family and give me a thousand pieces of gold. Zhang Yi is willing to go and facilitate this matter for His Highness." Zhang Yi clasped his fists and said respectfully.
Zhao Hongming obviously did not expect Zhang Yi to stop the matter so directly. He couldn't help but look at it twice and said politely: "Sir, if you can facilitate this matter, I would like to treat you as a guest."
Zhang Yi said: "This is Zhang Yi's duty. Now that it is determined, the common man Zhang Yi went down to prepare."
"As you wish, sir."
Zhang Yi clasped his fists, bowed and stepped back.
When he walked outside the door, Gao Yanshi was already guarding the door with a sword. He smiled and said: "I have sent someone to fetch the sword, sir, and now it is returned to its original owner."
(End of chapter)
