Gao Gong, the Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, and the Bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion.
Cultivation is at the eighth level of the Hedao Realm, the same as Xu Jie.
He was once the third highest ranking person in the cabinet. It was not until Zhang Juzheng saved Prince Wanli with a hundred years of life that he was ranked ahead of him due to his merits.
The high arch is the clear stream.
He has noble character, tough character and perseverance.
However, he was also arrogant and arrogant, and could not tolerate small things. He often had disputes with his colleagues in the officialdom, and even turned against him.
Recommended by Xu Jie, Gao Gong was able to enter the cabinet.
Therefore, he also called Xu Jie's favor.
Even so, Gao Gong often had disputes with Xu Jie due to different political opinions.
While on duty in the Ming Dynasty's cabinet, Gao Gong and Xu Jie had more quarrels than Xu Jie and Yan Song.
Because of this, the courtiers often wondered whether Gao Gong was Qingliu, but could he be considered a Xu Dang?
"Lao Gao Ge!?"
Yang Jisheng, Shen Liangcai, and Tan Lun exclaimed in unison.
Apparently, they didn't know that Gao Gong would participate in the ambush.
The faces of the three young talents were all ugly, because the appearance of Gao Gong meant that Xu Ge had long expected that the three of them would not succeed, so he sent the real masters among the Qingliu officials to take action.
A great sense of shame arose in the hearts of the young people. They looked at Gao Gong with a trace of resentment, as if Gao Gong was the enemy, not Hu Zongxian.
"well……"
The hostility of the three young officials towards Gao Gong did not make Hu Zongxian happy at all.
In fact, he just felt sad.
Sad for the Ming Dynasty, sad for the people of the Ming Dynasty.
Is this the Qingliu official who has high hopes from countless people?
Can't even achieve basic internal unity?
If he is really unforgivable, in the face of great right and wrong, the four people opposite him should at least put aside their personal grudges and concentrate on dealing with this powerful enemy of himself first, right?
"Old Gao Ge! Everything has a first come first served basis!"
"The three of us have successfully arranged the plan. Hu Zongxian is trapped in the formation and is about to be crowned. Please respect your status and don't compete with lower officials!"
Shen Liangcai shouted loudly, deliberately letting everyone around him hear.
Qingliu official has always been known as a gentleman and a moral person.
No matter what Gao Gong's intentions were, after hearing Shen Liangcai yelling like this, he would maintain his identity and give up the idea of joining forces with the three people to fight against the enemy.
"hehe."
Gao Gong sneered a few times and put his hands into his sleeves.
"When did I say that I would join forces with you and others?"
"Hu Zongxian has just been released from prison. He is weak and weak. Even if I fight him one-on-one, I still can't win. Why should I try to trick others?"
"However, if you three lose, I will still take action in order not to affect the second assistant's plan."
Hearing Gao Gong's personal statement, Shen Liangcai, Yang Jisheng and Tan Lun all looked happy.
"good!"
"Old Gaoge, please keep your word!"
Gao Gong snorted coldly and ignored the three young lower-level officials.
Sudden!
The three of them took action at the same time.
With a ninth-level cultivation in the Transformation of God Realm, he is not qualified to compete with the masters of Hedao Realm.
But first there was an ambush in the [Sky-covering Sun Formation], and thirty-six warriors formed the [Tiangang Sword and Shield Formation] to watch eagerly.
The first attack of the three people was extremely powerful!
I saw a combined attack of awe-inspiring energy, condensed into a giant sword, and slashed towards Hu Zongxian.
This sword is extremely powerful, and the three of them are extremely confident.
If Hu Zongxian tried to dodge, there would naturally be a [Tiangang Sword and Shield Formation] to stop him.
Thirty-six warriors are also dead warriors. They can fight to the death, just to stop Hu Zongxian for a moment and let Haoran's giant sword strike him accurately!
However, the expected picture did not appear.
Hu Zongxian was not directly struck by the giant sword, and he did not even escape.
His feet seemed to be rooted, standing motionless.
The thirty-six warriors, who originally restricted Hu Zongxian's movement, seemed to have lost their effect at this moment.
The giant sword fell.
Golden light suddenly appeared all over Hu Zongxian's body, and a shadow of armor actually appeared.
Haoran's sword struck the armored phantom, and it really made the sound of metal and stone colliding.
Tan Lun, Shen Liangcai, and Yang Jisheng were so sharp that their eardrums hurt!
"How can it be?!"
Seeing Hu Zongxian refusing to dodge and taking the sword forcefully, the three of them felt unbelievable, as if they were in a dream.
Gao Gong stood aside and spoke slowly.
"Hu Zongxian just said that although your plan is careful, you rely too much on the plan. If any link fails, the plan will fail."
"Hu Zongxian did not consume poisoned wine and meat, and his cultivation and combat power were not affected."
"In this case, how can you three guys who are at the ninth level of the Divine Realm break through his [Spiritual Armor Skill]?"
Lingjia Gong, the basic training method for the Ming Dynasty’s military.
The threshold for practice is extremely low. As long as you serve in the army in the Ming Dynasty, you will be taught the entire "Spirit Armor Skill" immediately.
The entire exercise is absolutely true and nothing is revealed.
Although the threshold of this skill is low, it is not easy to practice, but the upper limit is extremely high.
Rumor has it that if one can practice [Lingjia Gong] to the Mahayana level, one can withstand a blow from the Emperor's magical power [Pangu Giant Body].
Of course, this is just a legend and has never been confirmed.
The three young officials also recognized [Lingjia Gong], but they were shocked to what extent Hu Zongxian had practiced this skill?
"Hu Zongxian's [Spiritual Armor Skill], even if you hold a heaven-level first-grade magic weapon, I'm afraid you won't be able to break through the defense."
Gao Gong explained "kindly" on the side.
But listening to his tone, it was clear that he was taking pleasure in his misfortune.
The three lower-level officials only followed Xu Jie's orders but did not take him seriously.
Gao Gong thinks very highly of himself, how can he allow himself to be looked down upon by his juniors?
"Please respect your identity, Mr. Gao Ge, and stop talking nonsense!"
Shen Liangcai's face turned pale and he retorted on the spot.
"How sharp is the first-grade heaven-level divine weapon? Even if Hu Zongxian has advanced cultivation, there is no way he can withstand the sharpness of the divine weapon!"
"That's right!" Yang Jisheng also said: "The old man in the high cabinet is making alarmist remarks. Is it because he sympathizes with the strict party members?"
Tan Lun also said loudly: "Today's matter, the three subordinates will not miss out every word, and all will be reported to Mr. Ci Fu!"
"snort!"
Gao Gong finally warned the three of them to be careful.
Seeing that his good intentions were treated like a donkey's liver and lungs, Gao Gong would have walked away on the spot if he hadn't been on a mission!
He was not the type to suffer, and immediately sneered: "Are you deaf? I said you are holding heaven-level magic weapons and cannot break through Hu Zongxian's defense. But if I are holding magic weapons, it only takes one sword to break the armor!"
"I do not believe!"
Shen Liangcai was so talented that he asked Hu Zongxian loudly.
"Is Mr. Gao Ge exaggerating? Governor Hu, please make it clear?!"
Hu Zongxian wanted to laugh, but he wanted to cry even more.
He felt extremely funny, and his image of Qingliu Guan quickly declined.
"My Ming Dynasty... If there are no turbid currents in the future, but only clear ones, can it really be stronger and greater than the Ming Dynasty today?"
The questions in Hu Zongxian's heart may never be answered.
He opened his mouth and answered Shen Liangcai's question with a disappointed tone.
"Yes."
"Based on Gao Suqing's cultivation, if he holds a first-grade heavenly weapon, he can break through my [Spiritual Armor Skill]."
The three of them had nothing to say.
What else can be said?
After struggling for a long time, it turns out that I can't hurt Hu Zongxian at all, but I still want to kill him to make a meritorious service?
The three of them faced off against each other, looking at each other with empty hands. It was impossible for them to possess a heaven-level magic weapon, not to mention it would be useless.
"Brother Zhongfang, what's wrong?" Shen Liangcai asked Yang Jisheng anxiously.
Yang Jisheng smiled bitterly and shook his head, feeling ashamed and embarrassed.
After struggling for a long time, it turned out that I was as funny as a clown?
Yang Jisheng turned his attention to Tan Lun and said with difficulty: "Zili, do you have any idea?"
Among the three, Shen Liangcai was the most outspoken, Yang Jisheng was the most jealous, but Tan Lun was well versed in military strategy and extremely knowledgeable.
However, at this moment, it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice.
The layout failed and failed to effectively narrow the strength gap between the two sides. It was impossible to defeat Hu Zongxian.
Tan Lun smiled bitterly, raised his head and bowed deeply to the high arch watching the show at the top of the tree.
"There is nothing that I can do about today's matter. I also ask Mr. Gaoge to take action and not let the traitor go. I am willing to fully cooperate with Mr. Gaoge and let him be at his disposal."
"Zili, you!?"
Shen Liangcai was listening, as if he had been greatly humiliated, and his face turned red with anger.
Yang Jisheng also looked extremely ugly. He took several deep breaths and seemed to finally calm down.
"Yang Jisheng...is also willing to obey Mr. Gao Ge's instructions."
He leaned forward to salute, and did not forget to stretch out his right foot and step on Shen Liangcai, who was still angry.
The two of them saluted with high arches, but one of them still stood stiffly and just sneered.
He hates evil and is very narrow-minded.
Unless all three of them bow their heads and submit, they will not move lightly.
Finally, Shen Liangcai prepared himself mentally and bowed stiffly.
"I... my subordinates... are also willing to cooperate with Mr. Gao Ge."
Finally, the corner of Gao Gong's mouth curled up into a proud smile.
He was condescending, looking down at the three people who were still saluting, and actually said in his hometown dialect: "Three faith balls."
After scolding, Gao Gong didn't wait for the three people to react, he jumped down and slapped Hu Zongxian with one palm.
All of a sudden!
A huge white palm print visible to the naked eye covered Hu Zongxian.
Hu Zongxian was in the battle, and his movements were hampered.
It was difficult for him to dodge, so he could only resist.
However, Gao Gong had actually been accumulating strength for a long time, but Hu Zongxian was ready to fight.
A palm!
One punch!
The collision of fists and palms caused all the white snow in the sky and the earth to scatter within a radius of dozens of feet!
"good!"
After landing high on the ground, he took several steps back before stopping. On the other hand, Hu Zongxian only took half a step back.
Although he clearly had the upper hand, Gao Gong was still slightly inferior to Hu Zongxian.
"I heard that you broke through to the ninth level of Hedao realm in the imperial prison, but I didn't believe it at first."
"Now it seems that Jin Yiwei is very partial to you."
"When I return to court, I must read a copy of Lu Bing's book!"
Gao Gong's expression was cold and solemn, and he was actually very serious and determined to do this.
Hu Zongxian shook his head: "Elder Ge has misunderstood, Mr. Lu and Mr. Hu..."
Not listening to his explanation, Gao Gong waved his hand to interrupt.
"You don't have to say it!"
"Everything, I have my own discretion!"
Hu Zongxian smiled bitterly.
He suddenly remembered Gao Gong's nickname, Xinzheng Dufu?
Sure enough, this guy is arbitrary and has no sense of worldliness in his dealings.
Gao Gong said coldly to the three young officials: "You step back, and the people brought from the Nanjing War Department also step back."
The three of them were stunned for a moment, but remembering that they had just promised to obey Gao Gong, they had no choice but to retreat.
Thirty-six warriors took the order and retreated one after another. The [Tiangang Sword and Shield Formation] made no achievements.
Hu Zongxian looked at Gao Gong doubtfully.
"Mr. Gaoge, it's not that Mr. Hu is conceited."
"Given that Hu is currently at the ninth level of Hedao Realm, Mr. Gao Ge is no match for Hu."
"If you all work together to fight Hu, and if you all have the intention of sacrificing your life and seeking death, it is possible to defeat Hu."
Gao Gong nodded and admitted frankly.
"I do give you half the salary."
"So, I have to use some means, despicable means."
As he spoke, Gao Gong clapped his hands.
In the wind and snow, two figures came through the air.
These two people are very popular. One is writing and the other is holding a book. They both seem to be well-educated.
Every time the two of them take a step forward, their awe-inspiring energy will push away the wind and snow in front of them, seeming to open a broad road for them!
Hu Zongxian stared at the two great scholars with wide eyes, and his expression finally changed.
"You...are here too."
"So, is that what His Highness meant?"
There was a hint of bitterness and even despair in Hu Zongxian's voice.
What he can bear is the stigma of the strict Party and the contempt of the Qingliu officials.
What he cannot bear is the suspicion of the monarch to whom he has been loyal all his life!
Dai Zui's resurrection rekindled Hu Zongxian's hope for the Ming Dynasty!
Your Majesty is willing to use me!
No matter how many infamy and charges he bears, even if hundreds of millions of people in the Ming Dynasty despise him, Hu Zongxian is still willing to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty!
However, that His Highness... he is the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
The emperor sent three teachers to kill Hu Zongxian. Can he still survive?
If you want your ministers to die, you will not be loyal.
"Do you need me to introduce you?" Gao Gong said coldly.
"No need."
Hu Zongxian shook his head.
"Chen Yiqin, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Yin Shidan, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites."
"Although the two of you are not in important positions, they are famous Confucian scholars and lecturers for the prince in our dynasty."
"It's just that Hu doesn't understand. Is it Gaoge Laoyan who asked you two to take action today, or is it... the prince's intention?"
Prince Wanli was seriously injured and fell into coma, and was quietly sent out of the capital by Zhang Juzheng.
However, Chen Yiqin and Yin Shidan's appearance here at this moment can still represent the attitude of Prince Wanli.
In other words, Prince Wanli had the idea of getting rid of Hu Zongxian a long time ago?
"Master Hu."
Yin Shidan was a humble gentleman, and his tone remained gentle even though the enemy and friend were clearly distinguishable.
"In order to prevent the strict party from getting bigger in the army, I have to take action. Please forgive me, Mr. Hu."
Chen Yiqin also said in a regretful tone: "In this battle, we will definitely not hold back, and I also ask Mr. Hu to go all out. No matter whether we die or not, we have done our best, and our bravery and loyalty can be a lesson to the world."
As soon as the words fell, the spiritual energy around the two people surged!
The spiritual energy turned into Confucianism and Taoism, like two huge emerald green light pillars, penetrating the heaven and earth!
Chen Yiqin, a seventh-level Confucian cultivator in the Hedao Realm!
Yin Shidan, a seventh-level Confucian cultivator in the Hedao Realm!
Chen Yiqin held a pen and wrote to Hu Zongxian from a distance.
"hurt!"
Hu Zongxian felt overwhelmed by the word "hurt".
The spiritual armor on his body made a strange "clicking" sound. It was obviously a battle armor with condensed spiritual energy, but it actually cracked into many fine lines like the real thing!
Yin Shidan held a book in his hand, with the words "Da Ming Law" on the cover.
He turned over a page at random, and the words flew off the page and fell towards Hu Zongxian.
The text attached to the spirit armor is actually the "Law of Officials" in the "Laws of the Ming Dynasty".
"Anyone who disrupts the government will be killed!"
In an instant, there were two more knife marks on Hu Zongxian's spiritual armor!
The knife fell on the waist, cutting it in half!
A knife fell on the neck, for decapitation!
Thanks to the protection of the spirit armor, Hu Zongxian was neither cut in half nor beheaded.
Even so, he rarely felt the danger of death.
"snort!"
"This person's [Spiritual Armor Skill] cultivation is so profound that he is probably the first person in the Ming Dynasty."
"Two adults, give way. It's my turn to take action!"
After Gao Gong finished speaking, he reached out and took out a sword.
He unsheathed his sword, and there was a faint sound of water and dragon roar, as if a dragon flew out of a deep pool!
"Longquan Sword?!"
Hu Zongxian's eyelids twitched.
The Ming Dynasty had a divine sword named [Longquan].
The Longquan Sword was forged by the emperor's order, using the finest iron from the Ming Dynasty and quenched with the best spiritual springs.
When forging the sword, the emperor personally forged the spiritual iron a thousand times, and could not stop even if he was sweating profusely.
The fine iron was forged by Emperor Ming himself, and the emperor's sweat was poured on it, and it became a dragon spirit from then on.
Once the Longquan Sword is forged, it will be a heaven-level magic weapon!
There was more than one [Longquan] in the Ming Dynasty, but the number was also very small.
The rewards given to princes and ministers by the Ming emperors in the past dynasties were not made public and were not allowed to be recorded in the books. It was a secret force.
Gao Gong took out the [Longquan Sword]. Not only Hu Zongxian was shocked, but Chen Yiqin and Yin Shidan were also shocked!
"Hu Zongxian, suffer death!"
Gao Gong did not explain how he got the Longquan Sword, and stabbed Hu Zongxian directly with the sword.
The sword energy was like a dragon, far more powerful than the attacks of Chen Yiqin and Yin Shidan.
Hu Zongxian has no reservations anymore!
He stepped on the ground, and the ground sank instantly.
At the same time, the [Sky-covering Sun Formation] was also broken.
Without the constraints of the outside world, Hu Zongxian's aura reached new heights.
But the time wasted in breaking the formation left Hu Zongxian no time to dodge.
By activating his spiritual energy, Hu Zongxian exerted his spiritual armor skill to its strongest state!
The damaged spiritual armor was instantly repaired and became even stronger and more reliable.
Zheng!
First there was the sharp, harsh metal collision sound that resounded throughout the world!
But soon, the impact sound turned into a cutting sound, which became sharper and sharper, causing many blood flowers to float in the air!
Hu Zongxian’s Lingjia Gong was broken!
After resisting the Longquan Sword for only two or three seconds, the spirit armor was pierced, and the long sword made a gash in Hu Zongxian's abdomen.
Hu Zongxian also reacted very quickly.
While reluctantly making a dodge action and not being cut off by the Longquan Sword, he also swung a punch and hit the high-arched chest hard.
There was a muffled sound, and the high arch was knocked upside down.
"He is injured, surround him and annihilate him!"
Gaogong fell heavily to the ground. Before he could get up, he shouted a warning regardless of his injury.
Chen Yiqin and Yin Shidan are both true moral gentlemen and are not used to taking advantage of others' danger.
But with Gao Gong's urging, the two immediately took action again with all their strength.
The pen and the book carried great power and attacked Hu Zongxian.
"puff!"
Gao Gong half-knelt on the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood.
He was tall and tall, and if he wasn't wearing Confucian uniform, he would look more like a fierce general.
"Xu Jie Peifu!"
"If you are willing to come in person, why should I have to work so hard?!"
"Only supporting one Longquan Sword, does that mean you are doing your best?"
"I just hate his bad behavior. He is aloof all day long and seems to be in control of everything. But when the real thing comes, he does nothing!"
"The elder Licorice has no responsibility!"
Gao Gong cursed angrily and attacked Hu Zongxian again with his sword.
In just a moment, the four Hedao realm masters were all injured.
Although Hu Zongxian has the highest level of cultivation, he does it with bare hands. This reminds people that he was just quarreled by the Jin Yiwei. Could it be that he has nothing to offer?
Gao Gong, Chen Yiqin, and Yin Shidan each had magic weapons and spiritual treasures, and they bullied the few with their numbers.
Although the three people were also injured, they were much less serious.
"Old Gaoge."
Hu Zongxian suddenly spoke.
"If I change my banner and support Mr. Xu Ge, can I let Hu go today?"
Gao Gong and the other three were stunned when they heard this.
"You dare to betray Yan Song?!" Chen Yiqin was a little surprised.
During the Jiajing Dynasty of the Ming Dynasty, those who joined the strict party and then betrayed the strict party never had a good ending.
In particular, even Chen Yiqin knew that although Xu Jie was the leader of Qingliu, he was an unreliable leader.
Even if Hu Zongxian really defected to Xu Jie, if he was attacked and retaliated by Yan Song, Xu Jie would probably protect himself wisely and sit back and watch Hu Zongxian be killed.
"Are you willing to swear by heaven?" Yin Shidan couldn't help but ask.
In any case, it would be a good thing for a military boss like Hu Zongxian to join the Qingliu Party.
Even if he is killed in revenge by Yan Song in the future, the Qingliu Party may not suffer much loss.
After all, Hu Zongxian was originally a strict party member.
Both of them were very moved, but Gao Gong's face was ugly.
Take refuge in Xu Jie?
Why don't you take refuge in me Gao Gong?
Xu Jie can lead the group, can't I, Gao Gong, be the leader of the Qingliu?
He, Xu Jie, has been serving as the second assistant under Yan Song for decades, but he has not yet climbed to the throne of the first assistant.
If Xu Jie gave up his position as the leader of Cifu and Qingliu and replaced me with Gao Gong, Yan Song might have been defeated long ago!
The more Gao Gong thought about it, the angrier he became!
He was angry that Xu Jie was overwhelming him, and even more angry that Hu Zongxian didn't take him seriously when the crisis was approaching?
"Fool on the wall!"
"You are willing to take refuge, but we are unwilling to accept you."
"There are talented people from generation to generation. Hu Zongxian is not the only one who can lead the Ming Dynasty army! After your death, we will arrange suitable people to take over."
Hu Zongxian closed his eyes in pain.
When he said what he just said, he had already broken the bottom line of his past life.
Hu Zongxian is not arrogant, but he is proud.
It was definitely not his original intention to beg for mercy from the likes of Gao Gong.
However, he was still rejected.
No hope, no processing.
Hu Zongxian looked at the three East Palace lecturers in front of him and thought of Prince Wanli again.
By the way, I don’t have a future yet.
"In the Ming Dynasty...Hu Mou really has no way out...?"
"No!" Gao Gong said flatly.
Longquan's sword, pen, and book attacked Hu Zongxian from three directions!
A loud bang!
The heaven and earth moved, and the wind and snow suddenly stopped!
Gao Gong, Chen Yiqin, and Yin Shidan looked at Hu Zongxian who had been hit hard three times. At this moment, he was lying on the ground, covered in blood.
On the cold earth, Hu Zongxian was bleeding.
The blood that flows out first condenses a layer of floating ice on the ground, and the hot blood that flows out later melts the floating ice.
It looked like he was dying.
But even Gao Gong was a little curious. Hu Zongxian could at least resist or dodge part of the attacks from the three of him just now, right?
Why are they all hits?
Could it be that he actively wanted to die?
"well!"
"One wrong step, every wrong step."
Gao Gong's expression softened slightly.
He stepped forward with his sword in hand, and his tone was not as cold as before.
"Hu Ruzhen, you mistakenly joined the Yan Party, and you deserve death."
"If there is an afterlife, I hope you will live an upright life, ahem, like me."
As he spoke, he raised his sword high and prepared to cut off Hu Zongxian's head.
Suddenly a burst of purple energy came from all directions without any warning!
The high arch is closest to the purple energy, and the skin is the first to be contaminated, and it immediately feels extremely stinging.
"Be careful! It's poisonous!"
He flew back, only to see that Chen Yiqin and Yin Shidan had already exited the poisonous gas range.
These two people are really hateful!
Gao Gong glared at the two men fiercely, then turned around and saw the purple poisonous mist covering the earth, engulfing Hu Zongxian...
(End of chapter)
