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Chapter 241 The darkness shrouded in the Great Zhou
Great Zhou Dynasty, Dao Yuanzong.

Since Daoming returned from Dali, Daoyuanzong has been very low-key in recent years, except for the basic contact with the court, he has not interfered with anything outside, and is almost in a state of closure.

But today came a guest they didn't welcome but had to.

On the top of Wendao Peak soaring into the clouds, Daoming was wearing a loose Taoist robe, but looked at Ximen Chuuxue with a gloomy expression.

"In the past few years, the cultivation of Ximen Sword God seems to have improved a lot." Daoming said.

Ximen Chuuxue stood upright, and his white clothes surpassed the thousand layers of snow crystals around him.

"Your Majesty wants to conquer the Great Zhou Dynasty."

He said in a flat tone.

Daoming's expression froze, and he said in a helpless tone: "The poor Taoist has already expected it."

Seeing that the Dali Dynasty is getting stronger and stronger, while the Great Zhou Dynasty is getting weaker and weaker, it is only a matter of time before Dali annexes the Great Zhou.

Even in his opinion, Da Li should have made a move a long time ago.

"Your Majesty asked me to inquire about Dao Yuanzong's attitude." Ximen Chuixue said.

Daoming took a deep breath and said, "Do we have a choice?"

"Life or death, survival or death, you can choose." Ximen Chuuxue looked at him and said flatly.

Daoming's face trembled, revealing an ugly smile.

Is this a choice?
Can live, who wants to die.

"If Daoyuanzong joins Dali, what can His Majesty give us?"

The options are running out, but he can fight for some benefits.

Anyway, he is also a great master, and Daoyuanzong also has several master masters, so he can always get some benefits for Daoyuanzong.

"Daoyuanzong is still Daoyuanzong, and the worship hall will treat Daoyuanzong equally." Ximen Chuixue said.

"That's it!" Daoming said with his eyes wide open.

What does it mean to treat everyone equally, is to put their Daoyuan sect and Dali's ordinary sect in the same position.

Daoyuanzong was treated the same as Dali's Jianghu sect, which made him somewhat unacceptable.

"Is there any problem?" Ximen Chuuxue asked.

"Let our Daoyuanzong become one of the holy places no matter what." Daoming said.

In Dali, Holy Land and Zongmen are completely two concepts. Zongmen is a non-governmental organization and is controlled by Baizongdian. If they can cultivate outstanding talents, they can be rewarded by the court.

But the Holy Land is part of the imperial court, and all the resources are provided by the imperial court, and its status is far above the sect.

If Daoyuanzong becomes a holy land, at least there is no need to worry about cultivation resources.

Daoming continued: "Our Daoyuan Sect is no worse than the Holy Land in terms of inheritance or strength, and we are fully qualified to be one of the Holy Lands."

Ximen Chuuxue shook his head slightly, and said, "The court doesn't need a new holy place right now."

The principle of the establishment of the Holy Land is to cultivate talents for the Dali Chaotang. Now the six Holy Lands are enough, and any more will be a waste of resources.

"Is there no other way?" Daoming said dissatisfied.

Ximen Chuixue said: "No."

Daoming bowed his head in silence for a long time, but his mind was full of thoughts.

He needs to make a choice.

"Dao Yuanzong is willing to surrender."

In the end, he still made the expected decision.

"Well, I will report to Your Majesty that within the next year, I hope Daoyuanzong can close the mountain, and after the Great Zhou Dynasty is over, Daoyuanzong can reopen the mountain gate." Ximen Chuixue said.

"Don't we need to take action?" Daoming said slightly surprised.

"unnecessary."

"Farewell!"

Ximen Chuuxue cupped his hands and turned to leave. His white robe floated down from the peak and disappeared into the misty clouds in a moment.

Whether it is the Tsing Yi Clan or the Dao Yuan Sect, there is no choice in front of Da Li, and the result is already doomed, and futile struggle will only lead to death.

Both Ge Lai and Daoming are very aware of this point. They weigh the pros and cons, and they may feel unwilling, but the final choice can only be from the heart.

……

In the southern part of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Tianfu Province.

The drizzle was pouring down, and the misty fog enveloped the entire Tianfu provincial capital.

On the streets of the city, which are padded with blue stones, there are only a few scattered passers-by holding paper umbrellas.

The cold rain was blowing slightly, making people shiver uncontrollably.

In a restaurant, a few scattered tables of guests are quietly drinking tea and wine.

Behind the counter, a middle-aged woman in a floral dress was lazily wiping the counter.

"Ms. Zhang, have another jar of Fragrant Snake Wine." A square-faced guest in a gray suit said.

When the woman heard the words, she immediately replied: "Okay, wait a moment, guest officer."

Afterwards, she came to the guest with a jar of fragrant snake wine, and said with a smile, "Do you want to stay in the hotel?"

"Stay here! Is there any outsider?" The guest asked with a smile.

"Tch, there must be outsiders." The woman said with a smile.

"Then stay for one night." The guest frowned and said with a smile.

The woman put down the wine, turned and walked back to the counter.

The sky gradually dimmed, but the hazy drizzle still did not stop.

In the restaurant, dim candlelight was lit.

The woman came to the guest room on the second floor with two plates of delicacies.

In the guest room, there are three men with different looks.

"Senior Sister!" One of the young men watched the woman come in and got up quickly.

The woman nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "It's really rare that we actually get together here."

"Senior Brother, Senior Brother Ninth, long time no see!"

These four people are none other than Li Boyang, Sun Yu, Zhang Zhaoxia, and Wan Outcast.

They were originally brothers in the Yihe Hall of the Fallen Feather Islands.

Since joining Zheng Ming's command, the brothers of Yihetang have dispersed, some have joined Jinyiwei, some have joined the navy, and some have joined the chamber of commerce.

The four of Li Boyang are now members of Jinyiwei.

The guest in the lobby just now was Sun Yu.

"The commander is ordered to start the weekly plan." Li Boyang said in a low voice with a solemn expression.

Several people immediately became serious.

They have been lurking in the Great Zhou Dynasty for more than three years, just for the Zhou Zhou plan, and now this plan has finally started.

"Zhaoxia, you will be responsible for disseminating the news. You must spread the name of Dali Rensheng throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty within one month." Li Boyang ordered.

Zhang Zhaoxia nodded slightly and said, "This subordinate obeys orders."

"Sun Yu, how are you preparing?" Li Boyang's eyes were like swords, and he fell on Sun Yu fiercely.

Sun Yu turned pale, and said: "Everything is ready, the Red Army currently has [-] soldiers capable of fighting, and the attack can be launched with an order from the senior brother."

The Red Army is a rebellious army of the Great Zhou Dynasty, entrenched in several provinces in the south of Tianfu Province, and Sun Yu is the leader of the Red Army.

"It seems that you haven't forgotten your identity!" Li Boyang said.

Sun Yu smiled embarrassingly: "Eldest brother, don't underestimate me, how dare I forget my identity?"

"Hmph, good to know." Li Boyang didn't bother to talk nonsense with him, and said again: "Duan Chongyuan rebelled, but he is dead now."

Duan Chongyuan, like Sun Yu, was the leader of the rebel army supported by Jin Yiwei in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

But people will change. When the power in their hands expands, they will become arrogant and arrogant, and even want to break away from Jin Yiwei's control.

It's a pity, if Jin Yiwei was so rebellious, it would have been disbanded long ago.

Cold sweat broke out on Sun Yu's forehead. Fortunately, he had no intention of betraying Jin Yiwei, otherwise he might have to move his head today.

Li Boyang continued: "Sun Yu, your task is to raise your troops immediately, take Tianfu Province within a month, and capture the four provinces in the south of Dazhou within half a year."

Sun Yu narrowed his eyes and said, "Brother, this is a bit difficult. I only have [-] soldiers in my hands, but there are nearly a million troops in the four southern provinces."

He didn't want to refuse, but he really felt that he couldn't do it.

Although the Great Zhou Dynasty declined, its heritage is still very profound.

"I have found a helper for you, Duke Yu's Mansion, they will obey your order." Li Boyang said.

Yu Guogong's mansion is a powerful force in the Great Zhou Dynasty, whether it is in the court or in the rivers and lakes, it has a high status.

The relationship between Duke Yu’s Mansion and Jin Yiwei began when Zheng Ming was still in Shanhai County. At first, Duke Yu’s Mansion was the general agent of the Shanhai Chamber of Commerce in Dazhou. With Zheng Ming’s accession to the throne, the Shanhai Chamber of Commerce became the Royal Chamber of Commerce. It was by using this relationship that they seized [-]% of the direct trade between Dazhou and Dali.

Zheng Ming followed the Royal Chamber of Commerce to collect money, and Yu Guogong's mansion also made a lot of money.

Today's Duke Yu's Mansion can be said to be the richest man in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

As for why Yu Guogong's mansion obeyed Jin Yiwei's order, it is necessary to talk about Jia Xu's ruthlessness.

During the three years, two heirs of the Duke of Yu's direct line died successively in the mansion of the Duke of Yu, and then even the old Duke who was cultivated to the first rank also died of a serious illness, and the last son of a humble status became the new Duke of Yu.

Although many people thought there was something wrong with it, no one dared to speak up, because everyone who spoke up died.

When it comes to dynasties and power struggles, I don't know how much blood and darkness there is.

And Jin Yiwei is a stinger hidden deep in the darkness. It seems that the strength is not strong, but it is hard to guard against.

……

Great Zhou Palace.

Empress Dowager Zhou was dressing up under the service of the maids.

Compared with three years ago, the Empress Dowager Zhou now looks a bit haggard, her face is pale, and although her eyes are still clear, they are a bit more melancholy.

The situation within the Great Zhou became more and more complicated, and even the court became confusing. She was a woman struggling to support the great Zhou.

But even if she tried her best, she couldn't restore Da Zhou's decline.

The only thing she can do now is to defend the imperial capital and the imperial palace.

Besides, she has no spare time to pay attention to other things.

"Your Majesty, King Xuan asks to see you."

A servant came to report.

"King Xuan!" The Empress Dowager Zhou raised her head slowly, and said with low eyes, "Please come here."

King Xuan, the uncle of the former emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, is only more than 40 years old now.

He was wearing a green robe with dragon patterns, and his face was as white as jade. Although he was more than 40 years old, he exuded an elegant and elegant temperament.

It doesn't look like a prince, more like a noble son.

"I pay homage to the Empress Dowager." King Xuan came behind the Empress Dowager Zhou and bowed in obeisance.

The Empress Dowager Zhou stood up slowly, waved and said, "You all step back first."

The maids and servants next to her immediately obeyed and retreated.

Only Queen Mother Zhou and King Xuan were left in the room.

King Xuan lowered his head and frowned slightly, not understanding what the Empress Dowager Zhou wanted to do.

The eyes of the Empress Dowager Zhou rolled slightly, as if revealing a dreamlike brilliance.

"King Xuan, among the current royal family, your Xuan Palace is the most powerful."

The pupils in King Xuan's eyes suddenly shrank.

"Many people in the court say that King Xuan is wise and benevolent, and has the appearance of a wise and holy monarch. I don't know if it is true?"

The voice of the Empress Dowager Zhou is as light as a juanjuan spring water, and as clear and pleasant as the sound of an elegant piano.

But King Xuan didn't appreciate it at all, instead he frowned.

"What is the meaning of this, Queen Mother?"

"Your Majesty is too young to govern, King Xuan is wise and benevolent, why not replace him?" The light wave in the Empress Dowager Zhou's eyes turned into a cold light, and her clear voice was as sharp and piercing as a sword.

"I have no such intention." King Xuan's expression remained unchanged, and he raised his head and looked directly at Queen Mother Zhou.

"Is there really no such intention?" Queen Mother Zhou asked.

"No such intention." King Xuan said.

The Empress Dowager Zhou stared at him closely, and did not find anything unusual, so she sighed leisurely.

"King Xuan doesn't have this intention, but many officials in the Palace of Xuan Wang have this intention."

"Nowadays, the world is full of rebellions and undercurrents are surging in the court. Everyone is waiting for the collapse of the Great Zhou Dynasty, which has been passed down for 700 years."

"King Xuan, what do you think the Ai family should do to be the first emperor and protect the Great Zhou Dynasty for His Majesty?"

The cold light dissipated, and a thin mist filled the charming eyes, and the voice was soft and soft, with a hint of choking.

Just now he had a icy and hard look, but in the blink of an eye, he turned into a lovely and pitiful look.

Seeing her like this, King Xuan couldn't help but feel soft.

"You don't need to worry about the queen mother. When your majesty grows up, you will be able to clarify the universe and revive the Great Zhou Xiongwei." He comforted softly.

"But when will Your Majesty grow up, the Ai family can't hold on any longer." The Queen Mother Zhou sat on the chair with a sad face, her thin body showing even more frailty.

Seeing her like this, King Xuan suddenly felt a little strange in his heart.

"King Xuan, would you like to help Aijia and His Majesty?" The Empress Dowager Zhou raised her head, her eyes filled with tears, as if they were about to fall in the next second.

There is a bit of weakness in the haggard, and there is a ray of charm in the weakness.

That fair face made King Xuan's heart beat fast, he had an impulse.

"I am willing to serve the Queen Mother." He said with bright eyes.

As night falls, the blurred moonlight falls on the smooth ground through lattice windows and crystal bead curtains, and the flickering candlelight resounds through the boudoir with the sound of babbling.

(End of this chapter)