The Book of Troubled Times

Li Shentong and Yuxu have been friends for many years. When Yuxu gave wine to Li Shentong through Zhao Changhe, it was a bit like supporting Zhao Changhe and letting Li Shentong give advice on physical training. Li Shentong really gave me face, just because of a mere bottle of wine, he actually made a point or two, he was quite like a mountain and a river.

So even if Li Shentong didn't know everything about Yuxu's side, he at least knew some of the key things.

In fact, at that time, Li Shentong said that he owed Zhao Changhe a favor and could do something for him because Zhao Changhe helped him cover up the robbery of official food. Zhao Changhe thought that Yue Hongling was being hunted in Bashu, so he entrusted him to take care of Yue Hongling. In the end, because Yue Hongling's people were all in the Miao territory and there was no need for Li Shentong to take care of them, the commission was not completed. Li Shentong said that it could be mentioned again in the future.

If we follow the moral principles of the world, Zhao Changhe could have made the request directly this time, but both parties seemed to have forgotten about it in a tacit understanding, and no one mentioned it.

Because the current matter is no longer a personal matter, both parties need to be responsible for the entire force. It cannot be exchanged for favors. It is just asking for trouble if you talk about it.

But just asking Li Shentong to go out alone is just the right thing, and there is no need to say more about the tacit understanding.

Li Shentong didn't mention this either. He gnawed steamed buns with Zhao Changhe and said as if he was having a casual chat: "I think you should know that there are some gods and demons...or we don't call them gods and demons. It's boring. In fact, they are Yu Jingqiang. Or, they are the luck of cultivation or the power of faith. They are mainly realized through the spread of sects in the human world. You have been so deeply involved with the Four Symbols Sect, you should understand."

Zhao Changhe not only understood it secretly, but also directly benefited from it.

Now that the Four Symbols Religion is the state religion, he has absorbed a lot of the power of the faith he spreads because he is the New Night Emperor. Even when the sword was forged, the triple secret treasure was broken on the spot. It was only through gathering the power of Qi and faith that one could break through it. However, it has only been so long since breaking the triple secret treasure that I have already tried to break through it. The accumulation speed of this practice and It has a lot to do with the growing power of faith.

The person who has benefited the most from the Four Symbols Religion is Sanniang. She not only accepted the Four Symbols Xuanwu belief, but also the Poseidon belief. Now that the belief is widely spread overseas, her practice speed is probably the most outrageous.

"So what Sect Leader Li means is that Yuxu will participate in the worldly struggle for the sake of competing for sectarian beliefs?"

"Yuxu has already reached the half-step imperial realm a long time ago, and now he has broken through the imperial realm. He has his own pride. He has always resented being driven by Taoist masters to do this and that, and refused to participate in these. There are many Taoist sects in the world, For example, when Taiyi Sect returned to the dust and so on, there was no need for Yuxu to do anything. The Taoist sect would naturally be prosperous, and the Taoist Master would not force Yuxu too much, so we would be at peace with each other." Li Shentong sighed: "But then something happened. Two questions, both related to you."

Zhao Changhe roughly knew what it was.

Sure enough, I heard Li Shen's channel: "First of all, Yuxu didn't have to preach before, and a big excuse was because of the Heavenly Book. When you took the Heavenly Book, Yuxu didn't even stop him, not to mention whether it would lead to him and Taoist Master. The rebellion will at least make it difficult for him to find reasons to refuse other matters."

Zhao Changhe was silent. It was a moment of pleasure to seize the Book of Heaven, and he really didn't think too much about other people's affairs. Yuxu took on a lot of responsibilities for himself here.

Because when the blind man took action, the other party felt that it was the blind man who had snatched the Book of Heaven and not Zhao Changhe, so he did not dare to cause trouble to the blind man, otherwise they might have come to him long ago. But not troubling him with Zhao Changhe and the blind man does not mean not troubling Yuxu. One can imagine the tense relationship between Yuxu and Dao Zun in the past two years. The more Dao Zun recovers, the more uncomfortable Yuxu becomes. Now that he is asked to do something else, it is really hard to refuse.

Li Shentong said again: "Secondly, Xia Longyuan originally destroyed Buddhism and the Four Symbols Sect was a demonic sect in the dark. The Taoist sect was the only one in the world, so that's okay. Now that Xia Longyuan is dead, Buddhism is showing signs of recovery. The religion has become the state religion again, preaching openly and openly, and the Taoist sect's status suddenly becomes precarious. Even if Taoist Master doesn't say anything, as the highest representative of the Taoist sect in this world, Yuxu should have done something."

It seemed that Xia Longyuan's death was their fault, but Zhao Changhe was actually protecting Xia. But the so-called relationship refers to the relationship between the Four Symbols Sect and Zhao Changhe, who is the Night Emperor of the Four Symbols Sect.

Indeed, both issues are directly related to Zhao Changhe, which is also directly related to today's Han Dynasty.

In other words, it would be extremely reasonable for Yuxu to directly support the Li family, and he wouldn't be blamed at all.

No wonder Li Shentong wanted to attack Hanzhong before, but these days he stopped fighting and needed to go out on his own. That's because due to the strong relationship between Yuxu and Li Shentong, it was possible for Guanlong and Bashu to merge, instead of the old impression that Li Shentong would definitely fight upwards.

Thinking of this, Zhao Changhe broke out in a cold sweat. Fortunately, he was not lazy and headed straight to the southwest as soon as he settled in the north. If Li Shentong were to join forces with the Li family, there would be big trouble. Everyone knows how terrible the Qin and Han Dynasty template is when Guanlong and Bashu are integrated into one.

The reason why they haven't united yet is of course because the problem of the Hu people is blocking them and Li Shentong cannot unite.

Li Shentong knew from Zhao Changhe's expression that he understood, and said: "The contact between Yuxu and the Li family is also stuck due to the Hu people. Yuxu hopes that the Li family rejects the Hu people, so that they can cooperate with all their strength, and now both parties I have no way of knowing in real time what the outcome of the negotiation is. So you have a lot to do here. If you do it well, you might be able to cooperate with Yuxu to defeat the barbarians first."

Yue Hongling couldn't help but ask: "Does the Shiwai Sect also care about Hu Han?"

Li Shentong shook his head: "No one jumps out of the cracks in the rocks. Yuxu also had a home before he became a monk. Do you think he lost his home?"

I see... Yue Hongling nodded and said no more.

Li Shentong added: "What's more, the Hu people are confident in immortality, and they also have conflicts in sect matters. If you have become a monk, your past grudges will be like clouds of smoke, but this thing cannot be reconciled. But then again, just talking about this On the other hand, they can cooperate, at least Dao Zun will think that they can cooperate, as long as they push you guys away first, the belief in Changshengtian cannot win over Daomen in China, and he will have such confidence."

Zhao Changhe nodded slightly: "Yes, the thoughts of gods and demons are different from those of human beings. Senior Yuxu is still a human being after all, but Taoist Master's perspective may not be the same..."

Lishen Channel: "In other words, once Tao Zun pressures Yuxu to put down his personal grudges, their cooperation will be easily established. Now it is completely supported by Yuxu's tone. If you really think that Kunlun is not involved in the struggle for hegemony, and Beihu When you are beaten to death, Tao Zun will give you a slap from behind, and you will know what it means to be dumbfounded."

Zhao Changhe clasped the table gently and pondered for a long time, then whispered: "Thank you very much, Sect Master Li, for informing me... In this way, I really should meet Senior Yuxu first."

Li Shentong suddenly laughed: "You dare to go to Kunlun? When Dao Zun sees you stepping into the range, he might kill you without saying a word. And besides Dao Zun, you also know that Kunlun is in chaos, and other forces are against You don’t have any good intentions either. To you, that place is like a dragon’s pond and a tiger’s den.”

"I really don't dare to go to Kunlun...it's not the right time." Zhao Changhe said calmly: "But I dare to go to Chang'an."

Li Shentong was startled, and Zhao Changhe continued: "There are still a lot of messy things behind Senior Yuxu, and someone is secretly targeting them... He will want to know, and this is the basis of my conversation with him. Sect Leader Li and Yuxu We are very close friends, seniors, so you might as well help send a message and see you all in Chang'an."

Li Shentong became serious: "Someone is targeting Yuxu?"

Zhao Changhe said: "It may not be aimed at him, but it must be detrimental to him. I know that under the pressure of Dao Zun, it is impossible to persuade Senior Yuxu with righteousness alone, but since his own life and death are involved, I can Talk about it.”

Li Shentong suddenly smiled and said, "You know how to persuade me with righteousness?"

Zhao Changhe said: "I didn't state any great righteousness to Sect Master Li, but Sect Master Li had righteousness in his heart, so he was deeply touched by many things I said."

Li Shentong nodded: "Have you ever thought that what you are talking about is just a flower in the mirror and a moon in the water?"

"which aspect?"

"For example, dividing acres of land is more cumbersome and not too difficult. However, once there is a sale, mergers will occur over time. And if land sales are prohibited, isn't it unnatural and just an ideal?"

Zhao Changhe nodded: "Indeed. But it can be delayed."

Li Shentong stared into his eyes: "Looking at your attitude, you have had these thoughts in your mind, but you just refused to say them?"

Zhao Changhe said: "It's not that I refuse to talk. I do have a lot of ideas in my mind, but I also need to do more research. I can't even figure out the current yield per mu. I have seen too little, and I have too little information. , just looking at it in such a superficial way will make you foam at the mouth, it is irresponsible and irresponsible. In today's situation, no one has the time and energy, so it would be good if we can postpone it first."

Li Shentong showed a smile: "Very good. You didn't boast."

Zhao Changhe said sincerely: "These are important matters for the national economy and people's livelihood. Any rhetoric may bring disastrous consequences. I can only say that there are some directions to think about. More specific things require long-term research. If Sect Leader Li is interested, we can think about it together." "

Lishen Channel: "Then your so-called education, where everyone has the ability to practice martial arts and have books to read, is it just a so-called direction, or can it be said to be just an expectation? I thought about it at night, but I can't actually do it..."

"If Sect Master Li himself is willing to give strong support, then the main reason why it can't be done is because paper and printing can't keep up..." Zhao Changhe said: "But as long as we know what the difference is, we can think about it in this direction, right... In the world Not everyone is practicing martial arts. I think the technology of sea ships is already very strong. If we can gather relevant craftsmen and come up with ideas, it can be solved sooner or later. Hmm... It would be more appropriate for me to solve this matter from Beijing later. Li If the sect leader is interested, he will be the first to promote it to Bashu."

Zhao Changhe's first words made Li Shentong's eyes change. What he said was that he couldn't do it after thinking about it at night, but he just felt that he couldn't do it, because he hadn't figured out the reason why he couldn't do it. Zhao Changhe said it straight away. This profoundly proves that Zhao Changhe is really not just drawing the pie casually, but has already had a comprehensive idea.

As for whether it can be done, it is actually not that important.

He was silent for a long time, and finally stood up: "Yuxu is at the viewing platform of Chang'an Tower right now. You don't need me to confirm the appointment, you can just go. As for me, I won't go with you. If you die in Chang'an , forget about anything."

Situ Xiao couldn't help but said: "Master..."

Li Shentong glared at him, and then said to Zhao Changhe: "We need King Zhao's help for two things at the moment. Let's go after that. One is to find out the Tingxue Tower Sword Slave, and the other is to ask King Zhao to organize the people from the original Suppressing Demon Division. This seat is useful."

These words became more and more rude, as if Zhao Changhe should help him with things, but Zhao Changhe laughed happily: "Okay, let's do it now."

Li Shentong stared at him deeply, turned around and grabbed Situ Xiao: "Let's go, there are a lot of things to do, who allows you to eat noodles here all the time?"

Seeing Situ Xiao being dragged and stumbling away, Yue Hongling finally laughed: "Situ's behavior in the sect is very different from that in the world. He is quite heroic in the world, and he doesn't dare to breathe in front of his master."

Zhao Changhe didn't even finish the steamed buns, and continued to eat the steamed buns: "It's because I was suppressed by the master in the sect, so I was so promiscuous in the world. He also recited poems when he appeared, which is better than some... literary talents."

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Yue Hongling nodded: "Sect Leader Li is very powerful, his eyes are as fierce as a tiger's, and his murderous intent is so fierce that most people can't handle it."

Zhao Changhe smiled and said, "I don't see you being timid either."

Yue Hongling said: "Then you were so honest and willing to help him in the end because you were cowardly?"

"Because for a man like him, the more he is not polite to you and asks you to help, the more he treats you as a friend, which is a good thing." Zhao Changhe said: "Especially if you really ask me to organize the Demon Suppression Division, you know what this is What do you mean?"

"He organized the Demon Suppressing Division, and he controls it. What does that mean? You can't say this is the Dahan Demon Suppressing Division's branch office in Shu, right?"

"That's different." Zhao Changhe said with a smile: "Because it is the Demon Suppression Department organized by me, and it is normal for me to be responsible for it. No one can define what they can report to me and what they can't. There are a lot of sidelines to play. . If they can't say anything to me, then they won't ask me to organize the Demon Suppression Division. If they cross the bridge and draw a wall, it would be tantamount to turning against me. Do you think he has this idea? "

Yue Hongling was startled and her expression changed.

On the surface, this seems to mean in-depth cooperation with Zhao Changhe, but in a sense... does this mean a hint of surrender?

As for that? Just those few words of yours?

Zhao Changhe finished the steamed bun in a few licks and stood up: "I'm going to do the work of suppressing the Demon Division for Bashu. You have to rest first. I'm afraid there will be a bloody battle when we get to Chang'an."

Seeing Zhao Changhe running away full of energy, Yue Hongling shook her head and laughed. She really didn't follow him and just sat in the pavilion to practice.

She really felt that her energy was turbulent and her soul was condensed. Zhao Changhe noticed this and told her to rest in peace.

When I'm with him, I really feel like I can't get involved in many things, I can't help, I can't provide advice, I'm just a pure guard. But in my heart, I don't feel that this deviates from my own preferences at all, let alone boring. In terms of martial arts, he has helped more people like this; in terms of increasing his knowledge, the knowledge around him is much more novel than the stories of Jianghu; in terms of swordsmanship practice, nowadays, the horizons are wider and the swordsmanship is more profound. Yue Hongling always feels that this is better than his experience in breaking the imperial sword. More like a straight path.

Maybe he can break the imperial rule earlier than Zhao Changhe... After all, some things are ordinary to him, but to others they are earth-shattering and touching.

Of course, the most important thing is that she feels at peace as long as she is around him. Watching him talk to the leader of the party and the senior Tianbang, and forcefully describe the other party as one of his own, Yue Hongling feels more accomplished than winning a bloody battle. .

Kendo and kendo are different.

Yue Hongling once received part of the inheritance from the Sword Emperor, and it may be a late inheritance. Everyone has agreed in the past. Maybe in the future, she will need to go to the Mausoleum of the Sword Emperor to confirm this cause and effect.

And what is the Sword King?

In the past, at the end of the road, one might be called the Sword God, or the Sword Master. But if he is called the Sword Emperor... does that mean he is called the Sword Emperor when Wan Jian bows his head? If so, can someone else's sword be used by me?

Just like what Zhao Changhe is doing now...is this the Emperor's Sword?

While Yue Hongling was practicing, the sword energy behind her gradually dispersed.

The guards in the guest house in the distance suddenly felt that their swords and waist knives began to tremble. They were shocked and stretched out their hands to press it, but the tremor became more and more serious and they could not hold it down at all.

"Clang, clang, clang!" Countless crisp sounds came at the same time, and swords within a few miles around were unsheathed and shot straight into the air.

Then he moved towards the guest house, shaking slightly, as if he was bowing from afar.

Ten thousand swords go to the emperor.

The shadow of a huge ancient sword suddenly shot straight into the sky, and the sky was filled with red clouds. Within the sword, the baby, which was only two days old, opened its eyes.

Yue Hongling had been stuck in the half-step imperial realm for some time, but on this peaceful and peaceful morning, she suddenly broke through.

Li Shentong, who was still on the way back home with his apprentice in hand, looked back in shock. Master and apprentice were stunned to see the shadow of the sword in the air.

Where did this monster come from? We just talked a few words in the past two days, and you were just listening in, so it broke the law?

That Situ Xiao was listening the whole time, why didn't he even move a hair?

Are these two people sent by God to attack people?

Zhao Changhe stood in a corner somewhere, looking back and smiling slightly.

He wasn't surprised at this. Yue Hongling was just a little bit stuck on that layer of window paper. Breakthroughs at any time were not unusual. All they needed was an opportunity. She just didn't expect that the conversation in the past two days would be an opportunity for her... What a genius... The world said that she was a genius, but she was actually quite talented. Putting aside the cheats, she was really not that outrageous. Sister-in-law is the real genius, the only pervert in this world.

"Blind blind."

"What are you doing again?"

"When you sent me to Zhao's house and saw Hong Ling for the first time, was that intentional?"

The blind man said angrily: "You took the position yourself, it's none of my business."

"The position card I drew is only related to the throne, and it should probably be on Chi Chi. But how to cut it in, the right to interpret is yours. No matter how you arrange my encounter with Chi Chi, you don't have to appear in Zhao Cuo to see Hong first. Ling."

"Oh, you've got a brain." The blind man said lazily: "It's okay. As long as you know how to look at Qi, you should also know that she is the protagonist of this era. There is nothing unusual about throwing you next to the protagonist. But now you The fate of the protagonist is more obvious, after all, the protagonist has been killed by you."

Zhao Changhe stopped talking to her and kept silent for a while, then suddenly said: "Since the Sword Emperor's inheritance is the protagonist, it means that there are still very important things on the Sword Emperor's side."

The blind man was caught off guard and revealed his secret, and immediately shut up.

"Your Highness." A man came out from the corner of the street and quietly saluted Zhao Changhe: "You have made an appointment with us secretly. What's the important matter?"

The elite of the Demon Suppression Division are hiding in Chengdu and have not yet withdrawn. This is truly an elite person. He dares to stay under the nose of King Daxi like Li Shentong. He is truly loyal and brave. It's just that no one has contacted them in the past two months. Now seeing His Highness King Zhao secretly contacting them is like meeting the backbone.

Is this the imperial court finally going to regain Bashu? But we really can't collect much intelligence these days. It's too dangerous here... Just last night, we were dragged out and killed an unknown number of people. There is no way to count them.

As a result, the first thing the mastermind said frightened them to death: "Follow me to see Li Shentong. When the Demon Suppression Division reopens, the first thing to do is to monitor the land and prevent officials from committing crimes."

The spies looked around with their heads raised. What flag was planted over the city gate?

Isn’t that still the great cauldron flag of the Shenhuang Sect? Nothing has changed!

Having said that, no one has been able to move the big tripod inserted by Zhao Changhe at the city gate. Pedestrians coming and going will stop and watch, and it has become a scene at the city gate. Everyone calls it King Zhao’s tripod.

It is said that this will hinder traffic, and in theory, it is King Zhao's show of power over Bashu, and it will damage Li Shentong's face. It should be very easy for Li Shentong to pull out the cauldron himself, but he hasn't moved it yet... Does this mean something in itself?