Martial Cultivator

The team has entered the territory of New Liuzhou, the land of Daliang and Jiuzhou. Changping Prefecture is the place where the divine capital is located and is the undoubted center of the Daliang Dynasty. New Liuzhou, which borders Changping Prefecture, is in the far north. After passing New Liuzhou, it is It is the northern border. For more than two hundred years, the imperial court has always attached great importance to New Liuzhou and has done a lot of business. After all, once the Great Wall of the Northern Territory was broken and the demon clan marched straight in, New Liuzhou became the last barrier to the divine capital.

As for the left side of New Liuzhou, there is the little-known Xizhou, with hundreds of thousands of mountains stretching endlessly. Not only are there not many people, but there are not even a few practicing sects in this state. The right side of New Liuzhou is It is Yingzhou, Linhai. Since ancient times, there have been rumors that there are immortals overseas. In the eleventh year of Tianjian, there were even rumors of immortals coming to the world. However, countless people poured into Yingzhou at that time, but they could not see the so-called immortal. However, the scenery of Yingzhou is excellent, and many literati and poets rush to Yingzhou from time to time to enjoy the scenery, especially the several volcanic islands overseas, where magma gushes out from time to time and the scene of water and fire blending together is cited as a miracle by many people.

As for the five southern states, excluding Changping Prefecture, there are many more people. Most of the monk sects in the world are here. Cangzhou, which Chen Chao once visited, borders Changping Prefecture, and Weizhou is located in the southwest of Changping Prefecture. It is the most populous state. One of the Wei Rivers irrigates countless fields on both sides of the river and nourishes countless people. However, the Wei River sometimes looks like an evil dragon. Once it stirs up waves, it will be a big disaster. , the flood that occurred in the eleventh year of Tianjian was like this. I don’t know how many people died in that flood at that time.

Huanglong Prefecture is located in the south of Daliang. It has always been said to be the place with the strongest sword energy. After all, the Sword Energy Mountain, the number one sect in the world for making swords, is located in it. The sword sect that is said to have no sword cultivator in the world besides my sword sect is also located here. , and Bailu Prefecture, which borders Huanglong Prefecture, seems to be much more elegant. Most of the scholars in the Liang Dynasty actually came from this prefecture. This place has been prosperous in culture since ancient times, and has produced many great writers who have left the Qing Dynasty. Today, the Bailu Xie family is still Known as the best educated family in the world, they have a profound foundation and must be mentioned.

The Luming Temple, which has always been on good terms with the Liang Dynasty, is among them, but it is comparable to the Jian Sect. This ancient temple is said to have been inherited for thousands of years. The disciples in the temple have always kept a low profile, and are many different from other monks from other places.

The last remaining place is Qingshan Prefecture, where the Taoist leader is located. Many major sects in the world are established here, and it is the core place for monks outside the country.

Chen Chao closed the Jiuzhou Chronicle in his hand, watched the carriage slowly drive into Xuanling County, and said softly, "His Majesty was assassinated here, and then the Xuanling County guard general retired and returned to his hometown. What is the connection?"

Xie Nandu said calmly, "The man's name was Wei Feng. After returning to his hometown, he committed suicide by drinking alcohol three days later. I think he was also involved when His Majesty was assassinated, but His Majesty gave him dignity and did not kill him on the spot."

Chen Chao sighed with emotion, "A very important guard of one of his family's passes was actually bribed by Fang Wai to assassinate his emperor. If this kind of thing spreads, it will easily shake people's hearts."

Speaking of this, Chen Chao remembered his previous high-profile ghost hunting in Shendu, and laughed at himself, "There are so many ghosts up and down the beam, how can we catch them all?"

Xie Nandu was more open-minded, "When the situation is reversed, ghosts will naturally no longer be ghosts. Even if they are ghosts, they can only remain silent. If you want the world to be pure,

No one can do it. "

Chen Chao smiled and said, "This is the complexity of the human heart. The best thing to control is the human heart, but the hardest thing to control is the human heart."

Xie Nandu smiled and said, "It's actually not difficult. It's just a matter of people's hearts. Who is higher and who is lower depends on their ability."

Chen Chao said helplessly, "I don't know if putting your mind on these things will affect your practice."

"So what if there are ten thousand enemies? There are more than ten thousand people in this world. Besides, one person is enough to be the enemy of ten thousand people."

Xie Nandu looked at Chen Chao. The meaning behind his words was naturally clear to Chen Chao.

Chen Chao smiled and said, "If you can't beat me in the future, you can't control me."

Xie Nandu just raised his eyebrows, "You try?"

Just as the two were talking, all the troops had entered the city. There were many people watching on both sides of the long street of the county. Xuanling County is in a critical position. Not only does it have an army that can be mobilized directly by the General's Palace and His Majesty the Emperor all year round, It is stationed there, and many merchants often come and go, so this small county is no less prosperous than ordinary counties.

I originally thought that this was just a larger caravan entering the city, but after taking a few glances, I realized that it was not the case. The people became even more curious, especially when they saw that the people riding horses outside were all young faces, they became even more curious about this caravan. Why did the team come to Xuanling County.

But at this moment, the sound of horse hooves sounded in the distance, and a cavalry army of about a hundred people came on horseback. Ling County has been expanded several times, and the long street is wide, not much narrower than Shendu.

"I, General Xu Ming of Xuanling County, have been ordered to protect me. May I ask who Mr. Wei from the academy is?!"

An energetic voice sounded. After Wei Feng, Xu Ming, the guard general of Xuanling County, who took office, had already received a military order from the General's Mansion to dispatch a group of cavalry to guard this army coming from the capital of God. The incoming team went all the way north.

Wei Xu, a well-known scholar in the divine capital, is actually not known to many people in New Liuzhou.

Wei Xu walked out of the carriage, looked at the tall warrior in front of him and said with a smile, "General Xu didn't receive your Majesty's order? I won't bother General Xu on this trip north."

Xu Ming smiled and said, "Mr. Wei, the order was naturally received, but the general's office also issued a military order at the same time. The further north you go, the more dangerous it becomes. If something happens on the way, this general's head will fall to the ground." "

Without waiting for Wei Xu to speak, Xu Ming added, "Mr. Wei, there is no need to be embarrassed. The general has already arrived at the capital at the same time. Your Majesty should nod."

Since Xu Ming said this, Wei Xu no longer insisted and just nodded with a smile, "In this case, I will trouble General Xu, but it is still early and we have to rest in the city for a few days."

Xu Ming nodded, naturally there was no rush for this kind of thing.

"Mr. Wei, can we discuss the northbound route later?"

Xu Ming rode his horse and came not far from Wei Xu, and laughed softly and said, "I heard that Commander Chen is also in the team. Can you please introduce Mr. Wei to me later? I have long wanted to meet Commander Chen." "

Both are martial artists, Xu Ming respects Wei Xu more than others. This respect is only based on Wei Xu's status as an academy master and because he is a monk who forgets worries. As for Chen Chao, a young warrior, he has heard many things, only admire.

One word difference makes a world of difference.

Wei Xu pointed to the carriage at the front with a smile, and said with a smile, "If General Xu is not busy with military affairs, you can go and have a look then."

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The Xuanling County Posthouse is spacious enough to accommodate a hundred people without any problem, but the conditions are naturally not as good as those in Shendu. County Governor Pei Ruzao has been waiting in front of the Posthouse for a long time. He originally wanted to go out of the city to greet them, but he may not care about those There are many young people with prominent backgrounds, but just the word "Wei Xu" is enough to make the county governor work hard. However, Xuanling County is an important place, and words are actually the most effective. It's not him, the county governor, but Xu Ming. There is even a clear provision in the Daliang Law that once there is a war, the local military commanders have full power to deal with all matters, big or small. At that time, he, the county governor, can only He stepped aside and looked at it. Although Xuanling County had not reached this point, the local guard had great responsibilities, so he had a lot of power to do things conveniently. Xu Ming had also sent someone to inform him before, and he was greeted at the city gate. He was doing something. Waiting at the inn.

However, Pei Ru, who was looking forward to seeing Wei Xu soon, quickly came up to him with excitement on his face, "Student Pei Ru, I have met Mr. Wei."

When Pei Ru was young, he actually studied in the academy for several years.

Wei Xu was not as old as Pei Ru, who was already gray-haired, but as a student of the dean, he was naturally of high seniority.

Wei Xu also returned the greeting and said with a smile, "Chief Pei entered the academy much earlier than me. There is no need to be so formal. This trip will cause too much trouble for the magistrate."

"Mr. Wei, as long as he doesn't dislike the conditions for travel, it is really a bitter and cold place, not as good as the capital of the gods."

Pei Ru felt a little emotional. He was also born and raised in the city of God. He came here to serve as an official in the early years and was not accustomed to the local environment. However, as time went by, he gradually developed too much affection for this place. However, no matter how much affection he had, this You have to admit this kind of thing.

Wei Xu shook his head and said, "After going out for a trip, His Majesty's intention is clear. These young people must be ministers of the country in the court, and they must also take into account the hardships of the people's livelihood, otherwise they would spend so much time traveling to the north. Isn’t it just a matter of having the Ministry of Industry forge the magic weapon and send it to the north?”

Pei Ru said with emotion, "Your Majesty has good intentions. These young people are my future and should be cultivated well."

Wei Xu nodded, "Plant the seeds and take good care of them. But it's hard to know what they will grow into in the end, but you should do your best."

Pei Ru admired him and said, "Mr. Wei has great insights and is worthy of being a great scholar."

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Wei Xu shook his head and said, "Chief Pei is infected with a lot of officialdom habits."

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More than a hundred people were arranged into the Xingyi. Although the conditions were simple, there was one room per person. I don't know whether it was intentional or not. Xie Nandu and Chen Chao's rooms happened to be adjacent to each other. Chen Chao, who was already alone, could not talk about it. After cleaning up, he quickly walked into Xie Nandu's room.

Xie Nandu got up just in time. After seeing him, he smiled and asked, "Going out for a walk?"

Chen Chao nodded.

The two of them quickly walked out of the station and came to the long street. Of course there were hawkers on the street, but not in large numbers, but they were selling candied haws. Chen Chao thought about it, bought two skewers, handed one to Xie Nandu, and then bit it himself. A hawthorn said vaguely, "It's so sour..."

Xie Nandu also took a bite, but he didn't even bite off a hawthorn, just a small half.

She chewed her food slowly and walked slowly along the long street.

Chen Chao looked up at the sky, thinking that there would be a light snowfall soon.

Although it is still late autumn, the further north you go, the colder the weather becomes and the earlier winter comes.

On the road before, they had seen the first snow of the year.

"The longer the winter, the more you spend on charcoal. There's only so much money. If you spend more here, you'll have to spend less elsewhere."

Looking at the charcoal sellers on the street, Xie Nandu suddenly felt a little emotional, "After all, there are only a few people who have enough food and clothing."

Chen Chao also said, "The world is always getting better. Before Daliang, the people were worried about whether they would see the sun the next day."

Xie Nandu shook his head and said, "It's not enough."

Chen Chao nodded and said, "Of course it's not enough, otherwise what are you doing."

Chen Chao suddenly said, "Have you ever thought that one day you would lead an army of millions to completely wipe out the humiliation of the human race? But in the process, how many people would lose their husbands, how many people would lose their fathers? How many people would lose their fathers?" Will I lose my son?"

Xie Nandu said, "There is a difference between cutting off a strong man's wrist and cutting his flesh with a dull knife."

Chen Chao nodded and said, "We are fighting this battle so that we don't have to fight in the future."

Xie Nandu suddenly asked, "Among the eight states in Daliang, including Changping Prefecture, only three-quarters of the area in the new Liuzhou Prefecture is occupied by soldiers in the northern border. Do you know why?"

Chen Chao nodded and said softly, "The northern border is lost. The other eight states are still far away from the demon clan, but Xin Liuzhou is ahead. But when the time comes, Xin Liuzhou will have to face the demon clan directly. The other northern soldiers are guarding Daliang, but Xin Liuzhou is The soldiers who went to Liuzhou guarded their hometown, and behind them was their homeland and their families. "

Xie Nandu said, "When did Daliang only have Daliang in his heart?"

"It's hard."

Chen Chao said, "The country is in front of the country and the family is in the back, but most people don't think so."

But then Chen Chao smiled and said, "But there will definitely be such a day."