Kunlun one millet

"Received a report from the residence a few days ago that the right army has crossed Pingshui, captured the city of Duliang, and killed more than [-] enemy troops."

In the palace city of the emperor's capital, the minister's staff stood in front of a huge map of the five directions of Kunlun, pointing to several important places in the southern land, and telling the battle situation.

"And the Zuo Army's march was hindered because of the evil practices in the Guangxiao Mountains, which shook the mountains. The monks in the army are searching for the movements of the evil spirits."

"Guangxiao Mountains?" A young man sitting on the couch asked, "I heard that those Huandou people with raw wings live in that area?"

"Exactly." The minister's staff bowed slightly with a respectful expression.

"Left Prime Minister, are the Huandou people so powerful? Can they shake the mountains?" The young man turned his head and asked the old man standing beside him.

He Qingchen replied: "Your Majesty, there are not only Huandou people in the Guangxiao Mountains. The mountains in that area are criss-crossed and the terrain is rugged. Huandou people prefer to build their nests on the peaks with strong winds. But there are still many monsters entrenched in the mountains. .”

The young man was none other than the current emperor of Xiong Kingdom. He looked like he was only a weakling, and he sat upright in front of He Qingchen with a serious demeanor, and he didn't dare to nod his head too much.

"These monsters shook the mountains and rivers and obstructed the march. Could it be that they have colluded with Jiuli Kingdom?" asked the young emperor.

He Qingchen looked at the staff of the prime minister's mansion, and the other party replied: "As far as we know, there is indeed collusion. These monsters used to blackmail the people and force them to worship. A few years ago, the high priest of Jiuli State issued a decree, clearly The decree requires county magistrates and tribal chiefs to prepare offerings for the use of monsters."

"So, these monsters belong to the subjects of Jiuli Kingdom?" the emperor asked.

He Qingchen took the initiative to answer: "Jiuli's high priest's practice is called a subject, but he actually bought it. It is a disaster for monsters to blackmail the people. They don't want to be disciplined, but they let it go, and even set up another plan for it. Rules and regulations can be said to abuse the people."

The emperor frowned slightly: "In this way, the Jiuli Kingdom can be said to have lost its way and lost its way. But I don't know one thing. The Zuo Xiang once said that Chi Yun raised an issue. But why Jiuli Kingdom is so tyrannical, yet it didn’t set off a prairie fire like Chiyundu?"

He Qingchen said: "Although they are both non-dao states, they cannot be generalized. Jiuli Kingdom is located in the south of the country, and there are many barbarians. It can only be ruled by confinement. Jiuli is called a country, but in fact there are many nations. The various ministries attack each other, and there is no harmony. Naturally, it is impossible to achieve the same desire as Chiyundu."

"No wonder I heard that many tribes sent envoys to surrender when they heard that our army was going south," the emperor said.

"These tribes came to surrender, not because they admired Wang Hua, but because they felt that the strength of the Jiuli Kingdom was coming to an end, and each tribe had no choice but to surrender in order to protect themselves." He Qingchen explained.

"Is the left minister worried that these tribal chieftains have ulterior motives and will cause chaos in the future?" the emperor asked.

"One family can't cause a big storm, but if the situation in Nantu doesn't change for a day, just setting up counties and officials is only superficial after all." When the battle slowed down, we began to survey the mountains and rivers and build roads and water conservancy, which made it easier for the scattered ministries in the south to cultivate and farm."

"I understand. This is what Prime Minister Zuo used to say, to achieve the same size in the world." The young emperor said.

"This is just one item." He Qingchen's face seemed to show a bit of approval: "Li Chun regained the old system of the Tianxia Dynasty and intended to educate the barbarians. It can't be said that there is something wrong, but this kind of thing can't be done out of thin air. Even if we can annex the southern lands in this Pingnan battle, there will only be a lot more to do in the future."

"I understand." The young emperor nodded seriously.

At this time, a civil official came to present a military intelligence report.The clerk didn't think much, and handed it to He Qingchen as usual.

However, He Qingchen did not take the initiative to take it this time, and said solemnly: "From now on, all reports on military and state affairs must be submitted directly to His Majesty, and no one is allowed to intercept them without permission."

As soon as these words came out, not only the clerk himself, but even the young emperor sitting beside him showed a slight surprise, causing the palace hall to fall into an unspeakable silence.

"Why are you in a daze? You don't want to do it anymore?" He Qingchen's tone was low.

The clerk didn't dare to ask more questions, so he hurriedly handed the military report to the emperor, and then hurriedly left.

The emperor opened the wax seal, read it carefully, and handed the mansion report to He Qingchen for review, and said with a little joy: "The front line has a good news, the main force of the Chinese army has captured Xin'an City, Yi Zhenzi, one of the four immortals, severely injured the high priest. Li Chun!"

He Qingchen read the mansion newspaper carefully, just showing a hint of joy, but coughed, and his fingers trembled involuntarily.

"Left prime minister, you..." The emperor's expression changed slightly, but He Qingchen quickly returned to normal, motioned to the staff member of the prime minister's mansion, and put a mark on the corresponding position on the map.

"Since Xin'an City has been captured, the road to the Holy Valley has been opened." He Qingchen's face paled slightly, but his tone remained calm: "It's just that the Holy Valley is the most important place in Jiuli Kingdom, and there are many fortresses around it. In addition to the dangers of mountains and rivers, the Sacred Valley is still a rare fertile land in the south, which is self-sufficient and can be guarded for many years."

"Does Prime Minister Zuo have a strategy to defeat the enemy?" The young emperor asked hastily.

"Your Majesty, don't be impatient. If you are careless at this time, all the previous victories may be ruined." He Qingchen said after a little thought: "If you think about it, the frontline generals will also consider whether to rush, but the best way is to let Sheng Sigu Surrender without a fight."

The emperor was puzzled: "Will Sacred Valley really surrender?"

He Qingchen looked at the map and said: "If the right army can capture Jiahe, Ningyuan and other places, the left army can break through the Guangxiao Mountains and encircle the Shengsi Valley, leaving them in a helpless situation, and then persuade them to surrender. With provocation, great things can be accomplished.”

"Then...the matter will be dealt with by Prime Minister Zuo, how about it?" asked the young emperor.

He Qingchen cupped his hands and said: "I obey the order, so I will go to plan related matters."

The young emperor took the initiative to stay at the hotel and see him off. After He Qingchen left the palace, he boarded the imperial chariot and went outside the palace city to change to a carriage. He immediately showed signs of fatigue.

"Medicine." He Qingchen's face turned pale and sleepy, Zhu Sanniang hurriedly took out the elixir and gave it to him.

After a while, He Qingchen's complexion gradually improved and returned to normal, but he couldn't help sighing.

"You're already taking it once a day." Zhu Sanniang looked at the jade bottle in her hand: "Even if it's a tonic pill made by the fairy cauldron, it's not how you take it."

"Now it's the only way to go." He Qingchen said: "Li Chun's defeat means that the plan has succeeded. The destruction of the Jiuli Kingdom is imminent, and I will take advantage of this period to arrange everything properly."

Zhu Sanniang leaned gently beside He Qingchen, resting her head on his shoulder.He Qingchen held her hand, feeling guilty in his heart, but couldn't say it out.

……

The young emperor stood quietly in front of the map, and he seemed to have a panoramic view of the vast world in five directions of Kunlun.

"I just heard that Prime Minister Zuo ordered that in the future, military reports must be submitted directly to His Majesty for review?"

A person walked out from the back of the hall, dressed in palace attire, it was Zhen Guo Wu'an Princess.

"Auntie, you are very well informed." The young emperor sat down on the couch again, not as solemn and nervous as when He Qingchen was there.

Princess Wu'an said: "Who asked He Qingchen to let me guard the palace city?"

"The prime minister on the left... seems to have a bad complexion." The young emperor looked worried.

Princess Wu'an said: "He Qingchen is completely relying on the elixir to hang his life now. He is exhausted and has not many days left. If not, he would not let go of the power in his hands."

"Is that how Auntie sees it?" asked the young emperor.

Princess Wu'an smiled faintly: "Every time He Qingchen enters the palace, you feel like a thorn in your back, but now you want to speak for him?"

"I'm just afraid." The young emperor lowered his head and rubbed his fingers: "I understand that Prime Minister Zuo intends to return the power and let me gradually take charge of the government. But I'm afraid that I can't do well, and I can't take care of the big things in the world."

"The fact that you are able to draw the divine artifact, the Red Bow, is enough to show that you do have the destiny to be an emperor in the world, and you are blessed with great luck." Princess Wu'an said.

The emperor didn't feel any joy when he heard this: "It's the fate of the emperor again. Since the five kingdoms of Kunlun Continent have been established side by side, how often have there been fewer emperors in the world? Apart from being able to draw the bow, there is nothing special about me. , when Prime Minister Zuo passes away, and the country's major affairs will be on my shoulders, I won't suddenly be able to take on major events just because I have this fate!"

"That's why He Qingchen has arranged various government offices for you, and he has not neglected to cultivate you these years." Princess Wu'an sighed: "Not everyone can be like him."

The young emperor smiled helplessly: "People outside have told me more than once that the left minister has the power to commit crimes, but I can't help but think that it is the luck of Xiongguo to have someone like the left minister to take on the country's major affairs."

"But after all, you are the emperor of the Xiong Kingdom, and you are destined to undertake great things." Princess Wu'an reminded.

But the young emperor said: "The Prime Minister Zuo once told me that the true peace and morals of the world should be that the country has no commanders, the people have no desires, and let nature be free. In front of your eyes."

Princess Wu'an suddenly laughed: "I never thought that He Qingchen, who is practical in everything, would have such a dream."

"Isn't that right?" asked the young emperor.

"It's not right or wrong, but how can this kind of thing be realized right now?" Princess Wu'an said bluntly: "Your Majesty, don't forget that now that the war in Kunlun Continent is still unsettled, what the common people hope for is the cessation of the war. Don’t dare to have too many extravagant hopes.”

Hearing this, the young emperor could only nod his head.

……

Han Yuanzi floated there, and came outside the Yongcui Temple. Although he could see the towering sacred tree, he could also feel the barrier separating the inside and outside.

"Zhao Shu is not planning to cut down trees?" Han Yuanzi looked at the operation of the enchantment, and said in deep thought: "It looks like a fairy cave, but there are other mysteries, and the roots are connected to the southern land and stretches for thousands of miles. This is not easy. The power of the cave."

Just as Han Yuanzi sacrificed the three-balance law, a ray of green light flew out of the enchantment of Yongcui Temple, and it seemed to be sensed, and it landed in front of Han Yuanzi. It was the jade tree staff.

"Zhao Mi's magic weapon?" Han Yuanzi smiled, and said to Yushu's treasure stick, "It's not convenient for you to come out now? So use the magic weapon to pass the message?"

Seeing the jade tree's treasured staff radiating green light, Zhao Shu's figure gradually appeared, and he heard him say: "I am currently retreating, and I can't leave Yongcui Temple for a while."

"Yi Zhenzi told me, but I was worried, so I came to take a look in person." Han Yuanzi touched his chin: "Are you persuading the Yongcui Sacred Tree to stop assisting Li Chun?"

"It's almost the same, but in exchange, I want to help her practice, and I'm deducing the formula with her right now."

Although Zhao Mi's words were vague, Han Yuanzi still noticed a clue: "Wait, this Evergreen Sacred Tree, shouldn't it be cultivated into a female body?"

Zhao Mi was silent, and Han Yuanzi was quite knowledgeable: "Well, this can be regarded as some experience."

"Don't talk about that, how is Li Chun's condition now?" Zhao Mi asked.

"Fleeing back to the Sacred Valley, all the barriers and magic spells were brought out." Han Yuanzi said with a smile: "But He Qingchen doesn't plan to attack the Sacred Valley right now, he wants the army to take it first Surround the city, recruit the tribes, isolate the Sacred Valley and then take care of it slowly."

"It's a good strategy, as it should be." Zhao Mi said, "The Yongcui Temple is nothing to worry about. Without the blessing of the sacred tree, Li Chun is just sitting in a sad city. But there are still a few demon gods in the depths of the southern soil. I am worried that they will lose their lives." Recalcitrant."

"Just don't worry about this matter. The Four Immortals are planning to meet those demon gods." Seeing Zhao Mi's puzzled expression, Han Yuanzi asked, "Why? Can't you trust them? The Four Immortals joined hands, even if it was Liang Tao back then You can't please, don't underestimate us."

"I don't dare to underestimate it. I just hope that the four immortals will be careful. The lair occupied by the demon gods has been in operation for many years, and the risk of attacking is unpredictable." Zhao Mi said: "I used the clone to fight against one of the demon gods called Master Tianlong. Gathering monsters, wind and mist, hurting people's vitality invisible, and there are thousands of centipede descendants, but they still broke the formation."

"Centipede? I understand." Han Yuanzi was confident.

"Besides, the land where the Bo star fell was blessed by misfortune and turned into a flat wilderness, which may be suitable for reclamation. If the senior can tell Mr. Zuoxiang, it will be beneficial to the follow-up governance of the southern land." Zhao Mi said.

Han Yuanzi was a little surprised: "It seems that you have put a lot of thought into coming to Nantu."

"The victory or defeat on the battlefield is not just about fighting with weapons." Zhao Mi said: "There will be no long-term rule by killing people alone."

"No wonder you get along well with He Qingchen, he..." Han Yuanzi halfway through speaking, suddenly shook his head and sighed.

"What happened to him?" Zhao Mi asked.

"Time is running out. I heard that he has already started to hand over the official affairs of the Prime Minister's Mansion to the various ministries and offices." Although Han Yuanzi did not have any sadness on his face, the departure of his own disciples is still a bit of a concern. Very lonely.

"But...the war is not over yet." Zhao Mi was also quite emotional.

"People die every day in Kunlun Continent, and he is one of them." Han Yuanzi said.

"It's just that at this juncture, Jiuli Kingdom has not been completely pacified, and Yaochi Kingdom is even more difficult to crack." Zhao Mi suddenly remembered something: "By the way, has the King of Baixiang not shown up all this time? "