The next morning.
"Alright! Renbiao, you don't have to send me off! Go back quickly! "
Li Zexuan looked at Wang Renbiao and said in the pavilion outside Yong County in Qizhou.
In more than two days, all the locusts in Qizhou had been wiped out by the Sky Rooster Brigade. Therefore, Li Zexuan planned to leave Qizhou with the Sky Rooster Brigade and head to the next destination.
As for Wang Renbiao, after this guy was "nourished" by love, his body was now very healthy. Didn't you see Li Jingchu standing next to him like a little bird? Thinking back to how strong she was in the past, who would have thought that after confessing her feelings to the person she loved, she would become like a little girl. Li Zexuan couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Women were indeed unpredictable creatures!
However, he didn't know that some women's strength was just a layer of shell used to protect themselves. Once they found someone to rely on, they didn't need to disguise themselves anymore, because their other half would protect them!
"Send me off again! Xiao Xuan, you've helped me so much this time, but I didn't treat you well. Now that you're leaving after helping me, I should send you off no matter what! "
Wang Renbiao said with a face full of reluctance.
Li Zexuan's trip to Qizhou this time had indeed helped him a lot. First, he had helped him eliminate the locusts, and second, he had helped him solve his emotional problems. It could be said that he had untied the knot in his heart. This kind of great kindness, no matter how much he thanked him, it would not be enough.
Li Zexuan said with a smile, "Haha! Isn't there a saying that even if you send someone off a thousand miles, you will have to part in the end? You and I will meet again if fate wills it. Now that the locusts are here, I have to hurry to the other affected states to eliminate them as soon as possible. I can't stay in Qizhou any longer! On the other hand, Renbiao, if the eldest princess knows about the matter between you and Miss Li, she will definitely strongly oppose it. You should be mentally prepared in this regard! "
At the end, Li Zexuan's face became serious.
Wang Renbiao's face stiffened. He had obviously thought about these problems before, but the happy life of the past two days had made him choose to temporarily avoid these problems. Now that Li Zexuan had brought it up in front of him, all those troublesome matters immediately floated to the surface of his mind.
"Little Xuan, don't worry. Little Chu and I are already mentally prepared. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, no matter how many people oppose us in the future, we will advance and retreat hand in hand and walk down together! We will never leave each other, and we will follow each other in life and death! "
Wang Renbiao held Li Jingchu's hand and said firmly.
At this time, Li Jingchu also said, "Marquis, don't worry. I will walk down the road with Renbiao in the future. Even if the eldest princess opposes it, even if everyone says that I am a shameless bad woman, as long as Renbiao needs it, I will always stand with him!"
After saying that, the two of them seemed to have some kind of tacit understanding. They looked at each other, their eyes full of determination and love.
When Li Zexuan saw this, he suddenly felt that he was unnecessary here. In order to prevent himself from being a third wheel, he quickly said, "Since it's like this, then I can be assured! Renbiao, Miss Li, if you need my help in the future, just ask. I can't manage the Wang Family's internal matters, but I can still help with the Wang Family's external matters! "
Wang Renbiao said gratefully, "Many thanks!"
In the past, he did not need the help of others, but it was different now. Since he chose to be with a commoner girl, he had to be prepared to break off relations with his family and even be kicked out of his family. The Taiyuan Wang Family's young master that everyone envied before, without the support of his family, could become a commoner. In this kind of situation, Li Zexuan was still willing to extend a helping hand to him. This meant that this was true friendship. How could Wang Renbiao not be grateful? How could he not be moved?
Li Zexuan nodded and said, "Alright! You guys take care of yourselves! Renbiao, your body hasn't fully recovered yet, so you need to recuperate for a period of time. Hehe, with Miss Li here, I definitely don't need to worry about this. Let's part ways here, see you again someday! "
Wang Renbiao and Li Jingchu both cupped their fists and said in unison, "Little Xuan (Marquis), take care, see you again someday!"
Li Zexuan nodded. Suddenly, he looked at Leng Yuyao and said, "Miss Leng, you take care too!"
Leng Yuyao, who was standing to the side, looked up at Li Zexuan and cupped her fists. "Marquis, take care! See you again someday! "
"Mm-hm!"
Li Zexuan responded. Then, he mounted Big White and turned to leave.
The Sky Rooster Brigade had already left under Old Hu's lead. Their next stop was the Lan Province, because he had received a letter from his father-in-law asking for help yesterday. It was a letter from Wang Chengxing, the county magistrate of Yifang County, who had asked Han Tianhu to send Li Zexuan a letter. The letter said that some counties in the Lan Province had also encountered a locust plague. Han Tianhu hoped that Li Zexuan could bring the Sky Rooster Brigade along. How could Li Zexuan refuse?
Coincidentally, after leaving the Lan Province, he could head east and bring the Sky Rooster Brigade to meet up with Li Ke and Cheng Chumo! Moreover, ever since Han Licheng went to Yifang County in the Lan Province at the beginning of the year to take care of the three villages that Li Zexuan had bought for him, he had never returned to Lantian County. Iron Egg hadn't seen Han Tianhu for almost half a year. This trip was a good opportunity for the father and son to reunite!
… … …
"Your Majesty, according to our investigations, the Heavenly Dragon Sect began to rise in the Qing Province at the beginning of last year. Later on, it gradually began to develop followers in the Qi Province, Cang Province, and Ji Province. Because the Heavenly Dragon Sect often provides porridge and treats the common people, it is deeply respected and welcomed by the people. There are even some local authorities that sometimes require the Heavenly Dragon Sect's help!
As for the monk Du E, according to Abbot Hui Kong of the Great Xingshan Temple, his Buddhist name is Shakyamuni Du E. He is a disciple of the Tantric Buddhism of India, and his master is the Venerable Dharma Chita of the Nalanda Temple. Nalanda Temple is the holy land of Buddhism in India, and the Venerable Dharma Chita is the most famous monk in India. It is said that he is more than seven hundred years old, but he has the face of a man in his thirties. The Indians call him the Living Buddha! "
At noon, Li Junxian arrived at the Sweet Dew Palace and reported to Li Er.
Due to the urgency of Li Er's order yesterday, the entire Hundred Horsemen Department had been mobilized in order to find out what Li Er had told them as soon as possible. Including him, he hadn't slept a wink since he received the order yesterday. However, his efforts had paid off and he had found out something.
"That is Nalanda Temple, Dharma Chita!"
Li Er frowned. "This Dharma Chita is really more than seven hundred years old?"
Li Junxian had a troubled expression. "This subordinate has no way to investigate this, but according to Abbot Hui Kong, Dharma Chita is very profound, and he is the most likely Venerable to become a Buddha in the past thousands of years!"
In fact, this Venerable Dharma Chita did indeed have a great background. Dharma Chita, also known as Dragon Wisdom Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Ah Li, Dragon Bodhi, and so on, was born in India (now India). He was the direct disciple of Dragon Fierce Bodhisattva, and was the fourth generation founder of Tantric Buddhism. Dragon Wisdom Bodhisattva had ascended to the holy land, and his divine power was unimaginable. His virtue was known throughout the five heavens, and his name spread far and wide.
It was said that when Xuanzang traveled to India to study, he met Dragon Wisdom Bodhisattva at the eastern border of the Great Forest. Seeing that Dragon Wisdom Bodhisattva was about seven hundred years old and looked like he was in his thirties, he decided to learn Buddhism from him. Thus, from a certain perspective, Tang Xuanzang could be considered Dragon Wisdom Bodhisattva's disciple.
In fact, in another few decades, in the Kaiyuan era, Dragon Wisdom Bodhisattva, who was also Dharma Chita's other disciple, Shan Wuwei, would also come to Great Tang. According to the official records, Shan Wuwei was deeply favored by Tang Xuanzong, and he became the revered State Teacher!
At this moment, Li Er nodded thoughtfully. After a moment of silence, he asked, "How many members does the Heavenly Dragon Sect have now? Who is the person in charge? "
Li Junxian clasped his fists. "Your Majesty, the Heavenly Dragon Sect has around three thousand members in Chang 'an. As for how many members there are in the other four provinces, this general has yet to find out! According to our investigation, Shakyamuni is the Venerable of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, and he has a hall master and a dragon head! However, the dragon head of the Heavenly Dragon Sect has always been mysterious, and it is said that very few people have seen it! I heard that Shakyamuni has a holy water called the Jade Lake that can cure all illnesses. "
Li Er couldn't help but frown. He stood up and walked two steps with his hands behind his back. "I didn't expect the Heavenly Dragon Sect to have hidden in our Great Tang for so long and have so many members. In the long run, they will be a great threat to the Imperial Court! Wait, if the Heavenly Dragon Sect has risen in Qingzhou, why haven't We received any reports from the Qingzhou Provincial Governor? "
"This … This general doesn't know!"
Li Junxian clasped his fists. "However, according to the intelligence obtained by the Hundred Horseman Department, not only will the local officials not resist the Heavenly Dragon Sect, they will even welcome them. This is because the Heavenly Dragon Sect has a holy water called the Jade Lake that can cure all illnesses. Firstly, it can help the local officials treat their illnesses, and secondly, if the officials suffer from a difficult illness, they will inevitably seek help from the Heavenly Dragon Sect!"
Li Er was displeased. "Hmph! Preposterous! The local officials should be unconditionally loyal to the Imperial Court. If that's the case, won't they be suppressed by the Heavenly Dragon Sect? It's fine if the Heavenly Dragon Sect is wholeheartedly benevolent, but if they harbor evil intentions, won't these local officials become accomplices? "
Li Junxian decisively shut his mouth, not daring to interrupt. Even if he was beaten to death, he wouldn't say a word when it came to the affairs of the Imperial Court, because he understood what his duty was!
After a few moments of silence, Li Er's anger somewhat subsided. He muttered, "Did you manage to interrogate those five people who were intentionally spreading rumors? Are they related to the Heavenly Dragon Sect? "
To tell the truth, Li Er really wanted to obtain evidence of the Heavenly Dragon Sect's' crimes' so that he could use this opportunity to arrest all of them. For the Great Tang, this would remove an unstable factor!
Li Junxian clasped his fists. "Your Majesty, even though those five were tortured to the point of fainting from the pain, they were still unwilling to say anything! Now, two of them have been tortured to the point of death, but they would rather die than tell us why they spread the rumors! "
Li Er's face instantly turned so gloomy that it seemed like water would drip from it. "Preposterous! Then continue to arrest them and torture them. We don't believe that they'll all be so stubborn! "
Li Junxian hesitantly said, "Your Majesty, if we make such a big fuss, we might harm the innocent, and if word gets out, the court might criticize us and harm Your Majesty's reputation! Your Majesty, please reconsider! "
Although the cavalry were very cautious in arresting people, there was no guarantee that there wouldn't be any innocent among them. Moreover, if the court learned of this, they would fiercely object.
Li Er's brow furrowed, and after a few moments of thought, he said, "Be more cautious when arresting people and more discreet when interrogating them. We must find out as quickly as possible if these people spreading rumors have any connection to the Heavenly Dragon Sect!"
Li Er felt that he could no longer be overly cautious. He had to be decisive and decisive, or else it would be too late once the mastermind behind the scenes had finished setting up!
Li Junxian's heart trembled as he clasped his hands. "This general obeys the decree!"
… … …
"Father!"
Lan Province, outside the gates of Yifang County.
Li Zexuan and the Sky Chicken Brigade had arrived before noon. Lan Province's Provincial Governor Zhou Wenfang, Yifang County's County Magistrate Wang Chengxing, a group of officials from the government and county offices, and Li Zexuan's father-in-law, Han Tianhu, had all been waiting to welcome them. As the procession reached the gates, Iron Egg saw that extremely familiar figure and couldn't help but ride over.
In the past, when Han Lizheng was at his side, Iron Egg would often complain that Han Lizheng was meddling too much. But after being separated for nearly half a year, Iron Egg only missed Han Lizheng!
Han Lizheng quietly stood in front of the gates, not cheering or crying. It wasn't that he didn't want Iron Egg, but there were so many officials standing next to him that he needed to maintain his calm and self-control. Otherwise, wouldn't he make a fool of himself and cause his son-in-law to lose face?
"Father! Are you feeling well? "
Iron Egg took the lead and rode his bicycle to Han Lizheng. He quickly got off the bicycle and parked it at the side. Then, he stepped forward and said excitedly.
"Haha! Your father's body is fine! You don't have to worry about me! "
Han Lizheng smiled with great relief. Then, he looked at Iron Egg from head to toe and couldn't help but nod. "You've become darker, thinner, and taller! Iron Egg, you've done well this time. More or less, you've accumulated some merit. Also, you've gained a lot of knowledge along the way, right? "
Seeing Iron Egg grow from a naughty kid who only knew how to play with mud to his current state, how could Han Lizheng not feel gratified? His daughter had married a kind-hearted and capable person, and his son was becoming more and more promising day by day. Han Lizheng now had no regrets. He had no more desires!
"Haha! Brother Han, you've given birth to a good son! He'll definitely be successful in the future! "
Lan Province's Provincial Governor Zhou Wenfang stroked his beard and laughed.
Han Lizheng hurriedly said, "No! No! It's fine as long as this brat doesn't cause any trouble for me. How can he bear the Provincial Governor's love? "
Zhou Wenfang smiled and didn't say anything because Li Zexuan had already arrived.
"Lan Province's Provincial Governor, Zhou Wenfang, greets Marquis!"
"Yifang County's County Magistrate, Wang Chengxing, greets Marquis!"
"Greetings, Marquis!"
Li Zexuan jumped down from his horse. Zhou Wenfang, Wang Chengxing, and the other officials came forward to salute him.
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