Astral Apostle Chapter 220: Let’s talk again
As winter approaches, the storm in Huyang gradually subsides.
As we all know in the green forest, Chen Feng has established a firm foothold in Huyang and competes with the other two Jiaojiao. It is only the winter truce, and there is no action for the time being.
Because Chen Feng took Fan Zong's foundation right near the winter, the weather was cold and the water was freezing, so the other two Jiao couldn't take advantage of the swordsmanship. .
The turmoil in the green forest temporarily subsided, but there was a rumor spreading like wildfire in the rivers and lakes.
It is rumored that the Eight Great Sects in the World will hold a martial arts conference in Yunxia Mountain, Huyang, next spring.
When the news came out, all the rivers and lakes were shocked.
The Eight Great Sects have been famous for many years and have high prestige. They are all giants of the rivers and lakes. Before this, they have never united with great fanfare, just to deal with one person.
In this way, doesn't it mean that most of the rivers and lakes must be enemies with Chen Feng?
This is a big deal!
For a time, people from all corners of the world were excited and came to Huyang one after another, all wanting to join in the fun and do not want to miss such martial arts events.
On the other side, with the prefects of Huyang prefectures playing, the turbulent situation here also spread to the center of the imperial court.
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The capital, the imperial palace, and the Purple Palace.
The emperor has not returned, and now he is the crown prince Wang Jing supervising the country.
Except for the appointment of officials, the transfer of troops and horses, and the pilgrimage of foreign countries, which need to be brought to the court, the rest of the executive affairs are handled by the prince.
Routinely going to court on this day, talking about affairs as usual, and soon talking about bandits.
"Yanbei and Taidong have been plagued by bandits for many years. Before my father went to the south for the autumn tour, he entrusted Prime Minister Qin to be responsible for recruiting security. I wonder how the entry is now?"
Wang Jing looked at Qin Song to the right, with a calm tone.
He is about twenty-three or four years old, with a dignified appearance and an extraordinary bearing.
Qin Song came out of the crowd and said: "To live up to the high expectations of the sage, the old minister has sent people to meet and talk with the Green Forest Longtou Tianwang Village in the north. Although this group of people is living in the grass, they all have the heart to be loyal to the monarch and serve the country. They are willing to serve the imperial court, send troops to suppress the bandits, and pacify the bandits in Yanbei and Taidong. Everything has been negotiated properly, just waiting for the sage to return to Beijing to issue an decree.”
"Qin Xiang is really the pillar of the country, I have to work." Wang Jing nodded with a smile.
"His Royal Highness is wrong, the old minister is just doing his best, and he is ashamed."
Qin Song bowed his hands and responded politely.
"Naturally, if the bandits in the northern region are eliminated, remember the meritorious work of Prime Minister Qin."
Wang Jing nodded.
At this time, an official came out and said: "I have something to report. Nowadays, most of the bandits in the world are in Yanbei and Taidong. However, recently, the prefects of Huyang prefectures have reported that Huyang bandits are also in trouble. Elephant. The thief Chen Feng, who disturbed the people in Jiangchun, fled to the boundary of Huyang and gathered in the mountains and forests. However, in just one or two months, he had tens of thousands of people. He will become a serious problem in the future, and he also asked the court to send troops. Exterminate."
Wang Jing heard the words and pondered:
"For the mobilization of troops and horses in the imperial court, I need to call on the father and the emperor. I have no right to issue an edict. However, the father has always implemented the strategy of recruiting security, and is unwilling to use swords and soldiers rashly. Why don't we try recruiting the security of Chen Feng?"
"Your Highness must not!"
A hundred civil and military officials all spoke out to stop it, the crowd was excited, and it was rare to have a unified opinion.
Qin Song cleared his throat and said solemnly:
"This Chen Feng is a disaster for the people. He arbitrarily killed dozens of officials of the imperial court. The crime is extremely heinous. According to the law, it cannot be pardoned. Otherwise, the imperial court will lose face!"
Privacy envoy Pang Hong came out of the crowd and said loudly: "That's right! These thieves must be punished by the canonical punishment, so as not to fall into the majesty of the imperial court. According to the opinion of the ministers, they should immediately order troops and horses, and go on an expedition to destroy this pirate. ."
"Privacy Pang, don't be in a hurry, this matter of deploying troops, you must ask for a memorial service, and it is up to me to decide."
Wang Jing quickly spoke to comfort him.
Afterwards, he looked around the crowd and pondered:
"I understand what you mean. This Chen Feng cannot be recruited and must be destroyed. It's just that the imperial troops and horses should not be moved without authorization. Maybe the Tianwangzhai, who has been recruited, can go to deal with this person?"
Qin Song thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "The Northland is a long way from Huyang, and the fires in the near and far cannot be dissolved, and the Tianwangzhai is the first to deal with the bandits in the Northland.
"Please speak."
Qin Song said with a smile: "This plan is quite simple. There are many pirates in Huyang. Besides Chen Feng, there are two other big pirates, each with tens of thousands of troops. It is better to recruit these two and let them deal with Chen Feng. At the same time, the states of Huyang can send their own troops to join forces and destroy this person in one fell swoop. This method can save a lot of expenses compared to the imperial court alone to suppress the bandits, which is exactly what the sage intends to cut down on.”
Wang Jing thought about it for a while and thought it was good, then nodded:
"Then do this first, and wait until I go to the father and the emperor. If the father has an order, I will act according to the order."
Seeing this, Pang Hong's face was not very good-looking, he glared at Qin Song, and felt a deep hatred in his heart, so he had no choice but to return to the class.
Only sending troops can get military merit and oil and water, but Qin Song Shengjuan Zhenglong can always scratch the emperor's itch and stop him from sending troops again and again.
The two have different political views and different interests, and have never dealt with each other.
Seeing the thieves being recruited many times, Pang Hong felt distressed... In his eyes, these thieves were all worthless money. Once they were recruited, he lost the chance to make a lot of money.
At this moment, Pang Hong was secretly annoyed and couldn't help but pray in reverse:
"This Chen Feng can't be killed so easily. It's better to make it bigger and bigger and become a big problem for the court, so that I can use it..."
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Huyang, Cangshui Village.
Many leaders gathered in the hall. The village owner, Tan Peng, was sitting in the main seat, resting his chin in his hand, looking at the people who came to visit in front of him.
"Are you a messenger on behalf of the imperial court?"
Tan Peng squinted and opened his mouth, his tone inexplicable.
He is one of the Three Flood Dragons of Huyang, nicknamed the "Bronze-headed Dragon King", with a burly stature and a shiny bald head.
"I have seen Tanzhai Master, and he is the secret guard of the Xunwu Division. He has a waist card to prove it."
The person who visited the door spoke, took out a token, and showed it to everyone.
This person looks like a Jianghu person, but he is actually an official.
The Division of Xunwu is a special organization with a low rank. It is responsible for monitoring the rivers and lakes for the imperial court. It mainly acts as an intelligence officer. On weekdays, it pretends to be a Jianghu guest, and is generally responsible for secretly contacting certain Jianghu and green forest heroes for the imperial court and passing news.
Tan Peng glanced at the commander of the military patrol and asked casually, "I'm waiting for the court to commit a crime. I don't know why you came to the door?"
"I don't know if Tanzhai Master is willing to serve the imperial court? The imperial court intends to recruit security awards, pardon crimes, and wait for an innocent person."
The secret guard of the Military Division has been wandering around the world all year round. Knowing that the people of Green Forest are impatient, he didn't beat around the bush, and directly stated his intentions.
"The court wants to recruit me?" Tan Peng rubbed his bald head and sneered: "There must be conditions!"
"Yes, the court needs you to pacify Chen Feng's group. If you agree, you can make peace."
"Hmph, then Chen Feng is so difficult to deal with, the court wants me to sacrifice my life for a mere name for security, what's the point? Come up with some practical benefits, otherwise we won't talk. Anyway, Lao Tzu is squatting in this Yueshan Lake, you take I don't have to, I don't need to look at your court's face."
Tan Peng hummed.
The Secret Guard of the Patrol Division said solemnly:
"This Chen Feng has always been domineering and settled in Huyang on his own. His rapid rise is rare in the world. He is a big threat to Tan Zhaizhu. If you are recruited, the imperial court will join hands with you to destroy this person and go for the Zhaizhu. In addition, the owner of Tanzhai and all the brothers in the village can be appointed by the imperial court. If nothing else, the owner of the village can control the army and horses, and he is in charge of the soldiers of several states in Huyang."
The faces of the leaders changed, and many were moved.
Tan Peng is noncommittal: "I'm so happy, why do I need to be appointed by the court, and I'll look at the faces of those dog officials in the future? But this Chen Feng is indeed a threat, and I don't mind getting rid of him."
"Then I don't know what is the request of Tanzhai Master?"
Tan Peng said carelessly: "Zhao'an, I'm not interested, some official titles just want to send me away, I want to be beautiful! If I want silver, armour, and food, it's just like we do a business. Your imperial court also Don't try to use us as swordsmen, I will follow up and send troops only when I see you sending troops to suppress Chen Feng."
"This...I can't make the decision~IndoMTL.com~ I know you can't make the decision. Go back and ask your master. Anyway, I have these conditions. If you agree, talk about it later, or you will get out."
Tan Peng patted his bald head with a wicked smile.
The secret guard of the Xunwu Division, with a gloomy expression on his face, folded his fists and retired.
Seeing that the person was gone, Tan Peng snorted coldly and said:
"Recruit security, recruit birds, and when Lao Tzu dominates Huyang Green Forest, he will be the first to attack your prefecture and take over mountains as kings!"
The leaders exchanged glances, their gazes subtle.
At the same time, a similar scene was also staged in another Jiao's cottage.
Only, the final result is not the same.
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The sun rises and the moon sets, and winter goes to spring.
In the 12th year of Xinghe, spring begins.
After a winter of rectification, Zhou Jing's team has stabilized a lot, and it can be regarded as his new boss.
He didn't stingy with all kinds of martial arts secrets, and he didn't set any thresholds. From the leader to the minions, he practiced whenever he wanted, which made his position in the cottage a lot more stable.
This behavior has also caused a chain effect... The poor people in the surrounding villages and counties have all learned that the cottage teaches martial arts for free. .
At the same time, because of his reputation, there are also many famous green forest experts who came to defect. Now he has more faces, but the real talents are still limited.
On the other hand, because of the rumors of the martial arts conference, Huyang land is now full of people from all over the world, especially the county town near Yunxia Mountain, and the inn is full of people.
As the battle date of March 18 is getting closer and closer, the wind and clouds are surging on the rivers and lakes, and the atmosphere is getting more and more restless.
After a long journey, the teams of various major factions also arrived at Yunxia Mountain.