"Oh? Li Shenguang, what suggestions do you have? Stand up and speak. "
The Big Dry Emperor looked at Li Shenguang kneeling on the ground and raised his hand slightly.
After Li Shenguang stood up, he said in a clear voice, "This subject also thinks that the Western Region's invasion this time is no small matter. The politics of the countries in the Western Region are different from our own countries. They are one with religion and the essence temple as the core. Everyone believes in the 'Yuan Qi Great God'. Even the king has to be crowned by the evil sect leader. This time, the evil sect leader has launched a 'holy war', and the hundred countries have responded. They have gathered many troops, especially the Fire Net Country. They have mobilized six hundred thousand troops, almost turning out in full force! Including the hundred countries, they naturally have a million troops. However, the pass of my Da Qian Sand Region has been repaired and managed by successive dynasties. It is huge! It stretches for over three thousand miles, and the people guarding the passes are all old generals. Even if the countries of the Western Region send out all their forces, they will not be able to break through in a short time. Moreover, the hundred countries of the Western Region are not united. Their troops will attack individually, and it will be difficult to unite. We can break them one by one, and there is no need to mobilize so many troops and waste food. "
"You've said so much, but you haven't mentioned a specific method."
The Big Dry Emperor sat down, staring at Li Shenguang as he slowly said each word with a pause. There was naturally a kind of pressure.
The court officials all felt a layer of cold sweat appear on their bodies.
"What this subject means is that a thousand troops are not as good as one general. The court can send a dozen experts who can lead troops to attack, crossing the border and killing their way into the Western Region. While the interior is empty, they can kill and loot everywhere. They won't rob people, they won't rob gold or silver. They will kill people they see, burn down houses they see, and loot and replenish their supplies. Just like how the Champion Marquis roamed the grasslands in the past. As long as they have tens of thousands of people, they can immediately cause chaos everywhere, causing the countries of the Western Region to panic. This is the first method!"
Li Shenguang said decisively.
"Oh? Send an expert cavalry general who is good at long-range attacks to lead the troops in? No food, no supplies, and no looting, only killing and burning? This is also a good method, but without rations, supplies, and reinforcements, the entire army will be wiped out if they go in alone. This can only serve as a form of harassment. Moreover, the Western Region is not like the grasslands. There are many cities in the Western Region, but there are no cities in the grasslands. "
After Hong Xuanji heard Li Shenguang's words, he sat there without moving. He stroked the edge of the table with one hand and spoke in an emotionless tone.
"Harassment is one aspect. Another aspect is to unearth talents for the Da Qian, to sharpen heroes who have fought thousands of miles. I believe that there are a few talents who can take on this great responsibility in this military examination." Li Shen Guang looked at Hong Xuanji and said, "This is only the first one. There are eight more that have been written in the memorial. Your Majesty, please take a look."
After saying this, he took out a thick memorial from his sleeve and handed it to the Qian Emperor.
The Qian Emperor let the eunuch take the memorial and read it carefully. There was no expression on his face as he said, "These nine suggestions of yours have a clear train of thought. However, there are some parts that are just the views of a scholar, wishful thinking. We still have to discuss it. You are the Minister of the Board of Rites. Last time, you were the one who presided over the Jade Capital's urban and rural examination. This is the general examination. Tens of thousands of people will be gathered in one place. This is an unprecedented national ceremony. You don't need to worry about the military affairs.
"Your subject obeys." Seeing that the Qian Emperor did not praise or reward him after reading the memorial that he had painstakingly written, instead saying that it was just the views of a scholar, Li Shenguang did not show any shock on his face. Instead, he was neither servile nor overbearing.
"It's late now. You should all go back and rest. Grand Tutor, please stay. We still have matters to ask you. "
The Qian Emperor Yang Pan stood up.
"We will take our leave!"
Seeing that the Qian Emperor had given his decree, all the ministers retreated.
After a long time, in the silence of the night, only the Qian Emperor and Hong Xuanji were left in the great hall.
"Xuanji, We have seen your son, Hong Yi. He is indeed a natural genius. His martial strength has already entered the Divine Path. Although he is not as good as you twenty years ago, he is still one of the top martial experts in the world." The Qian Emperor Yang Pan said, "And We have already promised him that if he makes a great contribution, We will confer Meng Bingyun the title of God and let her enjoy the incense of the Southern Region."
"Your Majesty, are you trying to win this child over with deep gratitude? I do not think so. This child is cold-hearted and cunning. He hides his strength and is a wolf cub that cannot be tamed. "Hong Xuanji heard the Qian Emperor's words and his eyes flashed.
"A wolf cub that cannot be tamed?" The Qian Emperor smiled slightly. "This is a bit too harsh, but We understand what you mean. I don't think this child is a good person. Like Li Shenguang, he has a set of scholarly principles in his heart. It is good to control such a person well, but if we don't, he will be an arrogant and disobedient minister. You and I have been ministers for so many years, so of course we know that our imperial court does not need a talented and arrogant minister. This kind of minister is extremely difficult to control. What the imperial court needs is a talented but loyal and obedient person. However, the imperial court is currently lacking talents. Even if he is an arrogant minister, we have to make do with it."
"Your Majesty is right." Hong Xuanji nodded. "But after using him, we still have to think about how to deal with him."
"Of course. Oh right, have you heard of the eight-year-old Fang Yuan from the Fang Family who is preparing for the imperial examinations?" The Qian Emperor took two steps forward and asked.
"This child is extraordinary. He became an Elementary Scholar at the age of five, passed the Imperial Examinations at the age of seven, and mastered the Dharma Pinball Machine. However, this child's cultivation is profound, and he has already broken through the barrier of life and death. I have observed him, and he is already a Ghost Immortal!"
"Oh? Then he is the reincarnation of a Ghost Immortal? "The Qian Emperor asked.
"No, if he is the reincarnation of a Ghost Immortal, why would he be so arrogant? From what I see, he is a natural genius who was enlightened by an expert and broke through to the Ghost Immortal realm on his own. "Hong Xuanji said.
"What? An eight-year-old Ghost Immortal? Isn't that a peerless genius? Even if he was enlightened by an expert, it is impossible for him to enter such a realm? "The Qian Emperor was slightly shocked and frowned.
"Throughout history, there have been several people who became Ghost Immortals at the age of eight and entered the mountains to dismember their corpses. It is not rare. Moreover, the person who taught him is probably a real peerless master." Hong Xuanji's expression did not change at all. "I have seen too many peerless geniuses in my life. Peerless geniuses also need time to grow up. The number of peerless geniuses who died in my hands is no less than dozens."
"You mean the Monogatari?" The Qian Emperor Yang Pan said.
"Your Majesty already has a plan in mind. Why do I need to say more? The Monogatari has been living in seclusion these years. He must be doing something. Moreover, I am quite familiar with him. He wants to refine the Tianyuan Immortal Pill and become a Man Immortal. However, the Man Immortal Karma Rank is the highest level of martial arts. How can it be achieved by elixirs? Even if it is achieved, it will only be a Half Man Immortal. I can kill them all by myself. "
Hong Xuanji said in a calm tone of "mastery".
"Xuanji, after you broke through the shackles of your soul, your martial arts have improved by leaps and bounds! I wonder if you can break through the last realm and reach the legendary Vacuum-shattering realm, surpassing the Man Immortal? If so, the Monogatari has nothing left … "The Qian Emperor glanced at Hong Xuanji and seemed to want to say something. However, when the words came to his mouth, they became four words." You may leave. "
Hong Xuanji looked at the Qian Emperor, bowed slightly and left.
"Your Majesty, today …" The great eunuch behind the Qian Emperor, Wang Tao, seized the opportunity and said hurriedly.
"Tonight, I will go to Consort Yuan's place." The Qian Emperor lifted his feet and stood up.
"Your Majesty is going to Heavenly Fragrance Residence …"
The eunuch's voice that sounded like a duck's voice spread out.
The weather was getting warmer and the scenery of Green Willow Heights was bright and beautiful.
The situation of the entire Jade Capital was also in a tense atmosphere. There was no other reason, because tomorrow was the day of the imperial examination.
The selection of talents was secondary in the national ceremony and the World Trials. The key was that after passing the examination, one would step into the upper class and become famous, known to the world.
Moreover, the imperial examination this time was mixed with some changes in the policies of the Imperial Court, showing the complexity within.
Hong Yi was not anxious at all. At this moment, he was sitting at the edge of the martial training grounds, watching Mu The Younger, Shen Tiezhu, and Chi Zhuiyang train. As for Mr Zhou, Lélie, Wen Feiyan, and Hills, the four experts who had come from Prince Hefei's side and been subdued by him, they were nowhere to be seen.
These people naturally could not appear in the Jade Capital. Instead, they hid in Murong Yan's merchant group, secretly doing some secretive things.
Moreover, although these people were Hong Yi's trusted aides, they were not the ones he trusted the most.
The ones Hong Yi trusted the most were naturally his Taoist companion, Chan Yinsha, as well as Shen Tianyang, Shen Tiezhu, Mu The Younger, Chi Zhuiyang, Arachnida Gigantea, and the Enduring Monk.
They were the true core, and the others were just the backbone.
Moreover, Mr Zhou, Lélie, Wen Feiyan, and Hills had reached a bottleneck in both martial arts and Taoist techniques. There was not much room for growth, so after Hong Yi obtained the Blood of the Evil God, he did not intend to let them consume it.
One of the three drops of the Blood of the Evil God was divided into three portions. A small portion was given to Consort Yuan to rope in the Great Eunuch Wang Tao. The other two portions were given to Mu The Younger and Shen Tiezhu.
Mu The Younger and Shen Tiezhu were originally experts at the pinnacle of the Inborn Realm. Now that they consumed it, they immediately reached the realm of Guru. Moreover, their martial arts would advance by leaps and bounds in the future.
The Blood of the Evil God was a more magical medicine than the Supreme Dao Diyuan Jindan. After consuming it, it would have a strengthening effect on both the body and the mind. Moreover, it did not have any "medicinal poison".
The second drop of the Blood of the Evil God was divided into three portions by Hong Yi. One portion was given to Chi Zhuiyang, another to Enduring Monk, and the last one was prepared for Prince Yu.
Prince Yu was the person he wanted to help. If he could break through the bottleneck and become Wu Sheng, he would have a bright future. Last time, he had consumed the Diyuan Jindan. This time, the small portion of the Blood of the Evil God could also help Prince Yu break through the bottleneck.
The last drop of the Blood of the Evil God was naturally reserved for emergencies.
…
Mu The Younger was holding the Shark-slaying Sword in his hand. In the martial arts field, his figure was extremely light, like a dragonfly skimming the water. His feet did not touch the dust. His swordsmanship was extremely sharp. Sometimes, he stabbed, sometimes, he chopped, and sometimes he exerted force. A long "Sword Qi" was dragged out.
Whoosh!
Mu The Younger suddenly rushed to the side of the big tree at the side of the martial arts field. With both feet, he climbed up the tree like a leopard cat and pointed his sword.
Puchi!
A kingfisher that was standing on a branch was touched, and actually fell straight down with a 'puchi' sound.
However, after Mu The Younger's sword flew out, he immediately jumped down the tree. Without making a sound, he reached out and caught the kingfisher in his hand.
"Little bird, Mu The Younger didn't kill you. I'm just using you for practice. I'll just give you a massage." Mu The Younger held the kingfisher in his hand and rubbed it. The kingfisher woke up and fluttered, flying away in shock. It still stayed on the tree, tilted its head and looked at Mu The Younger, as if thinking about something.
"Good!"
Seeing Mu The Younger's series of actions, Hong Yi couldn't help but exclaim.
With Mu The Younger's sword technique, he instantly climbed up the tree and pierced the kingfisher. The sharp tip of the sword pierced the kingfisher's body, but it only trembled and the kingfisher fainted. Then, he went down the tree to catch the kingfisher. This series of actions was completed in the blink of an eye. His speed, technique, and strength had reached a level of perfection.
Hong Yi was naturally able to do it as well, but Mu The Younger was only at the Grandmaster Realm!
Especially, Hong Yi could see that Mu The Younger's spirit and body hadn't fused together yet!
Clap clap clap clap clap …
Arachnida Gigantea sat on Hong Yi's shoulder and clapped with all her might. She shouted, "Sister Mu The Younger, you're really amazing. After I reincarnate, I also want to practice martial arts to be as free and unrestrained as you. In comparison, Tie Zhu is like a bull! Not a bull, but a wild elephant! "
In the distance, Shen Tiezhu held the Eight Desolation Divine Halberd in his hand and danced with it. Enduring Monk was sitting cross-legged on a praying mat on the ground, watching Shen Tiezhu practice martial arts.
With every move of Shen Tiezhu's Eight Desolation Divine Halberd, it tore through the air, causing the entire area to tremble. One after another, deep footprints appeared on the ground. Its power was unparalleled.
"Mu The Younger, rest for a while. Come over and let me have a look." Hong Yi grabbed Arachnida Gigantea and pulled her down from his shoulder. He let her sit on the table and said to Mu The Younger.
"En, Brother Yi." There were no traces of sweat on Mu The Younger's face, which was fair and clean. She walked over, but a few servant girls still came over, carrying water and towels for her to wash her hands and face.
At this time, Mu The Younger was no longer the servant girl of the past. She was slender and elegant, dressed in silk gauze. Compared to the young ladies of the aristocratic families, she had an indescribable grace about her.
Besides, Hong Yi naturally would not let this little sister suffer any more. Every day, she had more than 10 servant girls to serve her.
"Logically speaking, your martial arts have reached the Grandmaster level, and your aura has been restrained. You should have long achieved the Unity of Spirit and Body, right? But I see that Mu The Younger, you have not achieved the Unity of Spirit and Body. I wonder why? I've been so focused on cultivating dao techniques that I've neglected you. Let me have a look. "
Hong Yi saw Mu The Younger come over and help her tidy up her hair and tug at her clothes. He really looked like a big brother caring for his little sister. Then he turned his hand, and a thought rushed out from between his eyebrows into Mu The Younger's.
"My dao techniques are profound now. If Mu The Younger really is the reincarnation of Grand Tutor Yuwen, I should be able to find some clues," Hong Yi thought to himself as his thought entered between Mu The Younger's eyebrows.
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