The Temporary Imperial Residence of the Imperial Hunting Ground was built in a huge hunting ground near Snow Province in Yujing City. This huge hunting ground was called Mulan Hunting Ground. It covered more than 100 square kilometers and was connected to Baihan Mountain, the largest mountain range in Snow Province. There were elk, wild boar, tiger, antelope, bear, bison, orangutan, ape and so on. Numerous rare beasts were kept in the hunting ground for the royal family to practice martial arts and train the army.
Baihan Mountain was an undulating mountain range with numerous towering peaks. It was covered with snow all year round. It was not smaller than Taishi Mountain in Zhongzhou Province. It crossed the entire Snow Province and went straight into the Ice and Snow Wilderness. It was also one of the mountains of the Da Qian Dragon Vein.
After passing Baihan Mountain, one would enter the territory of Yuan Tu Country.
However, it was all frozen soil all the way to Snow Province. It was extremely cold. It was extremely unfavorable for marching and fighting, let alone for trade.
Therefore, neither Yuan Tu Country nor Da Qian Country wanted to fight with each other. Their diplomatic relations were still harmonious.
However, Yuan Tu Country was much weaker than Da Qian Country. Otherwise, Consort Yuan, the princess of Yuan Tu Country, would not have married into Da Qian Country.
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"Hong Yi, you're the son of Grand Preceptor Hong Xuanji, right? Your mother is Meng Bingyun? I still remember her. When I was still the crown prince, your mother saved me once. "
In the Temporary Imperial Residence, the top three of the Imperial Examination, Zhuangyuan, Bangyan and Tanhua, were all summoned by Emperor Yang Pan.
Besides Hong Yi, who was the Zhuangyuan, Bangyan and Tanhua were disciples of two aristocratic families. Both of them were Martial Dao Grandmasters. They were in their late twenties, and they were in their thirties.
Of these two disciples, one was from the Nian Clan of Nian Prefecture, and the other was from the Yu Clan of Qing Prefecture. Both of them were from large and wealthy families that owned hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile land.
These rich and powerful clans usually owned a province, or even a dozen or so counties of fertile land. Their influence was even more complicated. The clans joined together and controlled half of the province's finances, land, trading companies, grain, wine, salt, cotton, iron, and so on. Even high officials like the Inspector-General and Governor-General had to discuss with these rich and powerful clans when they needed to collect grain, implement government decrees, collect taxes, and so on. Otherwise, government affairs would not be handled well, and there would be a lot of obstacles. This was a true big owner, a big tycoon.
The Zhao Clan of Southern Province was more or less the same.
Of course, a family of saints like Empress Ji was a different story.
"So Mother had such a fortuitous encounter, but Father never mentioned it to me."
After the ceremony, Hong Yi stood far below, looking at the Qian Emperor Yang Pan on the throne, and said without batting an eyelid.
With regards to this Da Qian Emperor, who held the greatest power in the world and wanted to become an ancient Saint Emperor, Hong Yi no longer had a shred of fear in his heart. Instead, he felt uneasy about the Emperor's authority and 'the power of heaven is unpredictable'.
If it was the Hong Yi of the past, no matter how much he studied, cultivated his character, and cultivated a character that was neither servile nor overbearing, if he really faced the Emperor, he would definitely have a shred of 'the power of heaven is unpredictable' in his heart.
But ever since Hong Yi had cultivated to become a ghost immortal, killed the Imperial Envoy Xiao Tianyao who had made things difficult for him, seized the treasure in the wilderness, resisted the Crown Prince, helped Consort Yuan, resisted the Empress, passed the lightning tribulation, seized the Champion Marquis' divine stone, and assisted Prince Yu in seizing the throne. After a series of events like this, Hong Yi's' influence 'had already grown. With regards to the Emperor's authority, he no longer had a shred of fear or dread in his heart.
In fact, in Hong Yi's heart, he now vaguely felt that his status was already equal to that of the Emperor.
At most, he was a 'fellow Daoist'. There was nothing unequal about it.
If it was possible, Hong Yi even wanted to compete with the Qian Emperor Yang Pan in Dao techniques, to see who was the boss and who was the second.
"It seems that people … when they have power, their state of mind will change. No wonder the imperial court banned martial arts and Dao. A year ago, when I saw Hong Xuanji, I was still trembling with fear. When I saw the Emperor, I would definitely kneel on the ground, not daring to look at the face of heaven. But now, I want to compete with the Emperor in Dao techniques. If I directly slap him with a Grand Vacuum Handprint, what will happen? Or throw a Soul Vortex at him? "
As Hong Yi listened to the Qian Emperor Yang Pan's words, he suddenly had a thought.
He always had the urge to suddenly use the Great Vacuum Palm Imprint and directly slap the Dragon Throne. He wanted to see if the Sovereign of the Nine and Five would be smacked down by him.
"This is the result of the integration of the God of War's thoughts and my beliefs." Hong Yi tried to figure out this impulse in his heart. He knew that after cultivating the God of War's Demon Scripture, it had caused a change in his thinking.
The ancient God of War was originally an existence that even the Sage Emperor in the Yang Spirit Realm opposed and wanted to pull him down.
Although he had the thought of being on equal footing with the Emperor, he still bowed and kowtowed according to the official's etiquette. After all, in the imperial court, one had to bow and pay respect to the rules of the game.
However, his calm tone when speaking to the Emperor still made the other two Wu Ranker and Wu Tanhua admire him.
Although the other two Ranker and Wu Tanhua had the cultivation of the Great Grandmaster Realm and were also knowledgeable and experienced disciples of aristocratic families who had traveled the world, they still trembled with fear in front of the Emperor and couldn't lift their heads to look at the face of heaven.
"Tsk tsk, as expected of the Pinnacle Wu Sheng. He really looks down on the nobles and neglects the officials … Even in front of the Emperor, he is so relaxed and at ease. Amazing. The current Emperor is the real Emperor. He destroyed the Daizen Temple with a single command, and all the ghosts and gods in the world have to bow down to him. "
The two Ranker and Ranker disciples of aristocratic families lowered their heads and sighed in admiration in their hearts.
If they knew that Hong Yi was now thinking of using the Great Vacuum Palm to knock Emperor Yang Pan off the dragon throne and competing with Taoist techniques to see who was the boss and who was the second, these two Martial Arts Grandmasters would probably be scared to death.
The current Qian Emperor Yang Pan's prestige was grand and could suppress the world. Anyone who mentioned him would shiver in fear. He was almost at the level of the ancient Sage Emperor and the ghosts and gods bowing down to him.
Not for anything else, but the Da Qian's action of destroying the Daizen Temple had truly shocked the world and the ghosts and gods in the world.
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"It's unbearable to look back on the past. However, you are diligently practicing martial arts because you want to be conferred a title and get a title for your mother! Your father, Hong Xuanji, is a famous minister of Confucianism and is most concerned about the word 'title'. In addition, he was born in the Daluo. If he gets a title for your mother, then he will be able to suppress the official wife. This is also the proper way to manage a family, so he has repeatedly refused to reward me. This is also the right way. I cannot argue with him, and I am not willing to use the prestige of the Emperor to suppress the family matters of the ministers. "
The Qian Emperor looked at Hong Yi and said slowly.
Hong Yi did not speak, but his eyes flashed. At this moment, he really did not have anything to say, and could only listen quietly.
"However, I have already drafted an edict to confer the title of Lord Yi Nan on your mother. She will be given the title of a deity in Nanzhou and enjoy the incense of a region. Although I am the Emperor, I cannot confer a title indiscriminately. However, your mother has the merit of protecting the Emperor. Moreover, you, Hong Yi, are a son who passed the imperial examinations and is highly skilled in martial arts. Furthermore, you have performed meritorious deeds for the country. As a mother, you are noble because of your son. If I do not confer a title, the world will not accept it. In terms of human feelings and etiquette, this is unjustifiable. However, I cannot give you a title now, otherwise there will be too much gossip. Twelve days from now, you still have to participate in the literary examinations. This is the true ceremony of the country. If you can become a scholar, have outstanding literary talent, have the talent to govern, and share the burdens of the country, we still have some matters for you to handle. If you do well, we will bestow this edict upon you! "
The Qian Emperor looked into Hong Yi's eyes and said slowly.
"What?" At this moment, Hong Yi's heart was already in great turmoil.
He knew that he had indeed guessed correctly. The Qian Emperor had really conferred the title of deity on his mother, allowing her to enjoy the incense of a region. However, there was one point that Hong Yi had not guessed, and that was that the title would actually be the Nanzhou.
"The people of the Nanzhou, as well as the officials, merchants, and noble families, have all believed in the Lord of Daluo for generations. Even if the Imperial Court conferred the title of Lord Yi Nan on my mother, she would not be able to enjoy any incense in the Nanzhou. I'm afraid that as soon as the temple was erected, it would be smashed … could it be that the Qian Emperor wants me to deal with the Daluo? And the noble families of the entire Nanzhou? This bait was really too great. One could not refuse it. If I, Hong Yi, was the original Hong Yi, I would definitely agree … unfortunately, I seem to have seen through some other things … I'm afraid that the Qian Emperor, Yang Pan, wants me to be the sword in the hands of the Imperial Court. After crossing the river, you will tear down the bridge. You have to know that now, with the strength of Wu Sheng at his peak, I have made great contributions and passed the civil and military examinations. My prestige has soared. In eight to ten years, if I were to become the governor of the Nanzhou, I might not necessarily be unable to change the faith of the people of the Nanzhou. In the process, I would definitely have to fight with the noble families and cause them great harm. But after the Imperial Court has truly calmed down, they will definitely deal with me. At that time, my mother's temple will also be destroyed. How can I truly enjoy incense? Unless I assist Prince Yu to ascend to the throne and be conferred the title by him. That would be more like it. You, the Qian Emperor, Yang Pan, are unfathomable. You don't give me the feeling that I can trust you. How can I easily take the bait? You've still underestimated me. Do you think I'm a pawn of the Taishang Dao? "
These thoughts rapidly flickered in Hong Yi's mind. With his dao technique cultivation, he could clearly see the cause and effect. In practically a few breaths' time, he could vaguely see the final outcome of this matter.
The delicious cake that the Qian Emperor, Yang Pan, had thrown out could not be said to be small!
Even Hong Yi was secretly tempted. But he could guess that after this matter was completed, the entire Nanzhou would be filled with complaints. After all, changing the faith of the people of Nanzhou was no different from beheading.
For his mother, he had clashed with the grand families of Nanzhou and the people. Although he could fiercely deal a blow to the grand families, in the end, it would be filled with complaints, and the Imperial Court would deal with him with a slap to appease the grievances of the people.
This was also the method of an Emperor.
Suddenly, Hong Yi realized that the Qian Emperor, Yang Pan, was actually the same kind of person as Hong Xuanji. It was just that he was more profound and unfathomable than Hong Xuanji.
"Only when one's strength is strong enough and jumps out of the shackles of life and death can one see further. If I didn't have the strength to overcome the lightning tribulation and the fear of the heavens, how would I be able to guess the intentions of an Emperor?"
If Hong Yi hadn't overcome the lightning tribulation, he would definitely have thought of 'repaying' the Qian Emperor's words. After all, the Qian Emperor's kindness was too heavy for Hong Yi.
But after overcoming the lightning tribulation, Hong Yi's spirit had been tempered by the might of the heavens and earth, and it had already gained a feeling of 'insight'.
He would never accept the Qian Emperor's kindness, nor would he be tempted by the intentions of an Emperor.
What's more, the people of Nanzhou believed in the Exalted Heavenly Sovereign. Changing the faith of the people of Nanzhou was in itself an inhumane thing to do. If he did this, it would go against his Dao Heart.
Unless he first assisted Prince Yu and ascended to the throne, only then would Hong Yi feel at ease when Prince Yu issued a decree. After all, he could control Prince Yu, but he couldn't control the unfathomable Qian Emperor.
"Thank you for Your Majesty's grace. This subject will definitely sacrifice his life for the sake of the country and the people."
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Hong Yi bowed down and let out an ecstatic voice, giving all the eunuchs in the hall a fright.
"Mm." Qian Emperor Yang Pan saw Hong Yi bow down in ecstasy, a hint of carelessness in his eyes.
"You were recommended by Prince Yu, so you can be considered one of his disciples. However, I must remind you that a gentleman stands in a group, not in a clique. You can repay his kindness, but you must not fall into the fray of factions. Otherwise, I will not hesitate to stain my Three Feet Dragon Spring with blood. Step down!"
As the Qian Emperor spoke these three words, his voice suddenly seemed to turn solid, circling around the roof beams of the hall. The entire hall let out a cracking sound, and the ground trembled as if it was about to collapse. A boundless majesty pressed down from the sky.
Hong Yi's heart stirred. His body trembled twice and he retreated.
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"Marquis, I was unable to complete Marquis's entrustment, and my horse was killed by that brat Hong Yi with a single slash of his blade. I have been eliminated from the martial examinations this time. I hope that Marquis will punish me."
Four black-clothed experts knelt on the ground.
The person they were kneeling to was the Champion Marquis.
"No matter." The Champion Marquis waved his hand, and a playful smile appeared on his face. "This is because Hong Yi is too strong. You can't be blamed. In the Yun Nation, I already knew that this Hong Yi was not simple. In order to make the game more interesting, I raised him for a while. Who would have thought that he would become so fat when I wasn't paying attention. It's time to slaughter him … "
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