Mountain Head Li Zhibin died in the battle at Ting Mountain.
Taking advantage of the opportunity he bought, the people from the Academy successfully broke out of the encirclement.
However, the Eastern Tang immediately deployed troops to pursue and intercept them.
Under the lead of Dean Wan Li, the students of the Academy went all the way to the northwest. They broke through many obstacles and suffered heavy casualties.
Xu Xingzhi, who heard the news in Chang 'an, quickly asked Mr. Dark Cloud for permission to bring people out of the city to provide support.
Fortunately, they arrived in time and brought the people from the Tingshan Academy back to Chang 'an.
Wan Li, Li Jun, and the others narrowly escaped death. It felt like a lifetime ago.
Xu Xingzhi heard the news of Li Zhibin's death and was very sad to have lost half of his Master.
He pulled himself together and arranged accommodation for Wan Li and the others.
Most of the people in Chang 'an did not have any special reaction to the arrival of the Tingshan Academy's students.
However, in the eyes of another person, he was extremely conflicted.
"Fellow Daoist Zhichen, are you regretting it?"
In the Tianshu Hall, Mr. Dark Cloud looked indifferent.
The Taoist priest in front of him was the head of the Fuzhen Guan, Daoist Zhichen.
Apart from him, almost all the top masters of the Fuzhen Guan were killed in Chang 'an.
Daoist Zhichen was angry, but there was nothing he could do.
After Purple Sun, Li Dang, and the others were also killed in Chang 'an, and the Taoist Michito of the Green Cloud Temple was also killed, Daoist Zhichen's thoughts vaguely changed.
He had to admit that Chang 'an was more powerful than Fuzhen Guan.
It was impossible to take revenge and save people by himself.
He had to rely on the power of the Eastern Tang, Green Cloud Temple, and White Horse College.
However, those people were not easy to deal with either.
Cooperating with them was no different from asking a tiger for its skin.
In particular, King of Tang, Li Xuanxin, had been suppressing the major forces in Eastern Tang, either attacking them or roping them in.
At present, Fuzhen Guan's strength was greatly damaged. Unless the Eastern Tang royalty, the Green Cloud Temple, and other places also suffered from mutual destruction with Chang 'an, after Chang' an City was destroyed, those people would turn around and deal with Fuzhen Guan.
This made Daoist Zhichen extremely conflicted.
Daoist Zhichen changed his mind when he learned that Elder Yunchen, Tang Chi, Xie Zhao, and the others were still alive and were only imprisoned in Chang 'an.
The Fuzhen Guan did not have a good relationship with the Eastern Tang royalty, the Green Cloud Temple, and other places …
Or, he might as well bow to Chang 'an City and have more hope of getting Elder Yunchen and the others back.
After thinking for a long time, Daoist Zhichen secretly contacted Chang 'an and finally came to Chang' an secretly today.
This time, Zhang Dongyun did not find fault with Fuzhen Guan and detain him.
Although that meant that he would wipe out Fuzhen Guan, it would create a vacuum in Fuzhen Guan's original sphere of influence.
At present, there were still limited masters who were loyal to Chang 'an, so it was not suitable for him to send them out.
If Fuzhen Guan was sincere, he could let him be a subordinate force of Chang 'an first.
Of course, the number of experience points required for the fourth expansion was enough. This was also one of the reasons why he let Daoist Zhichen go.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for Castellan Zhang to control himself and not take the 700 experience points that were sent to him for free.
The projected Mr. Dark Cloud and Daoist Zhichen talked. One was willing to surrender, and the other was willing to accept. Both sides chatted happily.
At this moment, there was news that the Tingshan Academy's people had fled and sought refuge.
The Eastern Tang royalty was eradicated because the Tingshan Academy colluded with Chang 'an.
Daoist Zhichen felt a little depressed when he heard the news.
Fuzhen Guan was just about to bow to Chang 'an, but the Eastern Tang royalty started to cut off Chang' an's allies. Everyone was really cooperating with each other.
Daoist Zhichen calmed down in the face of Mr. Dark Cloud's question and calmed down. "How can that be? Since we've made the decision, we won't go back on it. "
He met the speechless little Nai Nai's gaze. "This humble Daoist is just a bit worried. Once the news spreads, it might cause the Eastern Tang to act. Right now, our monastery is empty. This humble Daoist needs to hurry back."
Mr. Dark Cloud smiled faintly. "If you're really worried, you can keep your trip today a secret. As long as your disciples don't leak it, I guarantee that no one will know about it."
Daoist Zhichen was surprised.
He didn't expect the other party to be so open-minded.
It was very different from the Chang 'an's domineering and almost arrogant style in the past.
He was so easy to talk to on this matter. Was he going to ask for more in other aspects?
"I can't thank you enough for your concern." Daoist Zhichen looked at the other party and said in a serious tone.
Mr. Dark Cloud looked at him and couldn't help laughing. "I don't have any other request. His Majesty has always been tolerant to people who work for the Chang 'an, but …"
The smile on the old man's face disappeared. "If there's an emergency in the future, you have to control yourself."
Daoist Zhichen seemed to understand something and nodded with a heavy heart. "Don't worry, sir. I didn't lie just now. Since we've made the decision, we won't change our mind."
"That would be for the best." A faint smile reappeared on Mr. Dark Cloud's face.
"Please say hello to His Majesty on behalf of I." Daoist Zhichen got up and said goodbye to Mr. Dark Cloud. Then he went out of the city and left Chang 'an.
When the head of the Fuzhen Guan Monastery left Chang 'an, the leader of another big force in the Eastern Tang passed by him and visited Chang' an.
"Uncle, from here, we'll enter the inner city of Chang 'an."
Hu Ming said softly.
In front of him, an old man in a cloak and a hood who had folded himself nodded. "It's a little bit more lively."
"Uncle, this way please." Hu Ming led the way.
Hu Yinghua, the current head of the Hu family, looked at the buildings on both sides as he walked.
Generally speaking, the buildings in Chang 'an were relatively rough and not as prosperous as Luyang City, the capital of the Eastern Tang.
However, most of the people here were enthusiastic and full of vitality.
"There are now eight main roads in the city, eight main roads in the north and south, eight main roads in the east and west, and 24 branch roads in total."
Hu Ming, who was also covered in a black robe, introduced to Hu Yinghua as he walked. "The center of the city is the Divine Pivot Hall and other important places. With this as the center, the roads are roughly distributed in eight directions.
"We'll enter from the north gate. The Chang 'an Academy is in the north of the city. Mr. He, who I mentioned to you before, is there."
Hu Ming paused for a moment. "Mr. He has always been mysterious. But as far as I know, he shouldn't be from He Family of Yuning."
Hu Yinghua nodded slightly and didn't say anything.
"The area around the academy is farmland. Most of the time, the inner city is self-sufficient."
Hu Ming continued, "There is a mountain forest in the south of the city, which is a quiet place. There is also a branch of the academy. Xu Xingzhi, who graduated from White Horse College, used to be in charge of it. Now Xu Xingzhi has gone to the East Market of Chang 'an.
Uncle, you should have heard of the two markets in the east and west. They are surrounded by residential areas.
The mountain ridge in the southeast is where the mining area is.
There is also a residential area in the southwest, but the residents there are relatively special. "
Slowly, Hu Ming said, "That was the place where the surrendered soldiers of the Tang Army lived. Previously, as a large number of surrendered soldiers' families were moved to Chang 'an, some of the surrendered soldiers of the Tang Army there moved to live between the inner city and the outer city. They opened up the mountain fields or planted trees."
Hu Yinghua paused slightly and looked at the mountain peak in the distance.
Hu Ming continued, "In the northeast, it used to be a prosperous small town. Earlier, there were peddlers and businessmen coming up from the foot of the mountain.
The biggest restaurant in the city, which is run by the students of the Hanshan school of Qinzhou, is also there.
Later, when the inner city of Chang 'an was expanded for the first time, the town was expanded to the center of the city. It was prosperous for a period of time. It didn't decline until the East and West Market Places were built. But it is still lively with many shops.
In the northwest, there is a garden pond. Chang 'an's meat, eggs, milk, and fish were first supplied there. Later, when the inner city was expanded, it also expanded. "
Hu Yinghua suddenly asked, "Do you really believe that the city wall can move and expand by itself?"
"I believe it."
Hu Ming smiled slightly. "Although I haven't seen the spectacular scene when the inner city was expanded, I saw with my own eyes that the hundreds of miles of the outer city walls rose from the ground and appeared out of thin air. It was like a miracle."
Hu Yinghua nodded silently and fell into silence again.
After a long while, he spoke again. "You told me the situation inside and outside the city. Aren't you afraid that the owner of Chang 'an will blame you?"
Hu Ming smiled and shook his head. "I believe that with Uncle's wisdom, you will make the right decision and won't make it difficult for me to be in the middle."
Hu Yinghua said, "You don't have to be in a dilemma. The family drove you out, but Chang 'an took you in. You remember the family because of your old friendship. But if you have to make a choice, you will undoubtedly choose Chang' an. There is no need to hesitate."
Hu Ming wanted to say something, but Hu Yinghua stopped him. "You should have heard about the Tingshan Academy, right?"
"Yes, I already know." Hu Ming said in a deep voice, "But I still ask Uncle to make a decision early and move the family to Chang 'an. What we lose today, we will definitely gain more tomorrow."
He pointed at the majestic city walls around them. "Just by looking at how such a majestic city was erected in the middle of these barren mountains and ridges, and how the great works of seizing the good fortune of the heavens and earth, you will know who will belong to Chang 'an and Eastern Tang in the future!"
Hu Yinghua narrowed his eyes.
At this time, a truck passed by on the road and drove to the West City of Chang 'an.
It was Jin Fugui, who had done his research and returned to Chang 'an with his caravan.
A businessman who knew him happened to be leaving the city. When he saw him, he shouted, "Brother Jin, what big business do you have? Please take care of me."
Jin Fugui stopped and said, "It's a small business. I'm transporting some silk."
The other party was curious. "Aren't there silkworm farmers and weavers in Chang 'an?"
"I've seen it. The silk material here is a little rough. Although the silkworm eggs are good, the weavers' skills are limited."
Jin Fugui looked at his caravan next to him. "So I deliberately transported some high-quality silk from Tiannan. Now that there are more and more rich people and cultivators in Chang 'an, there should be a market."
The other party was overjoyed. "Brother Jin, you have a good eye. You deserve to be rich."
Jin Fugui smiled bitterly. "I bet my last savings on this. If I lose, I will go bankrupt."
"This is a good business. You won't lose money. Unfortunately, I didn't think of it." The businessman's face suddenly changed. "But Tiannan Prefecture is far away from here, and there are Eastern Tang sentry posts on the way. Brother Jin, you didn't have a peaceful journey, did you?"
Jin Fugui's eyes lit up. "I almost lost my life. But I believe that this Chang 'an can turn my life around. I even brought my wife and children here. I'll start over from here!"
"It's hard to tell what the future will be like." The other party sighed.
Jin Fugui said resolutely, "I don't know anything else. I only know how to calculate. Just building two cities in the deep mountains of Longling will cost a lot of money. It seems wasteful, but in fact, it reveals a lot of confidence."
Hu Yinghua and Hu Ming, the uncle and nephew duo, quietly watched as the two merchants bid their farewells and left.
"Uncle?" Hu Ming looked at the leader of the Hu family in front of him.
Hu Yinghua let out a long breath. "Let's go. I'm afraid I don't have the chance to meet the Lord of Chang 'an. Let's go to the Tianshu Hall you mentioned and ask to see Mr. Dark Cloud."
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