Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 4 Exploration

Wu Feng shook his head and said nothing, turned his head and said: "Tianxiong!"

"The subordinate is here!"

"Do you understand this Bashan Gu family?" Wu Fenglue pondered.

"This subordinate knows a thing or two." Song Tianxiong nodded and said

"Let's listen." Wufeng's horse slowed down more and more.

"This Bashan Gu family has been in the imperial martial arts for nearly a hundred years. At first, Gu Jingzhong, the founder of the Gu family, was originally a knight-errant, but he was studious by nature and had a very high understanding of martial arts. Young At that time, he used a cold cloud sword to sweep across the seven villages of water bandits in the south of the Yangtze River, and even beheaded the seven chiefs of water bandits. He became famous, but he was just a master in the Jianghu. The Yunshan School of the great school and the unique skills of the Harrier School, which is famous for its fists, kicks and light kung fu, combined their own unique skills and innovated, and finally achieved great success, becoming a generation of martial arts masters, and retired to Bashan in his later years, laying the foundation for the Gu family." Song Tianxiong slowly revealed the source of the Gu family's fortune carefully and carefully.

"Well, what happened next?" Wufeng nodded slightly.

"Although Gu Jingzhong established the name of the Gu family, the Gu family at that time was just a very ordinary member of the imperial martial arts. It was nothing in the huge imperial martial arts. Confined to members of the Gu family, the second Patriarch of the Gu family is more conservative and self-styled. Although his own martial arts are quite extraordinary, he is helpless in expanding the influence and influence of the Gu family. The strength of the Gu family and its influence in the imperial martial arts have declined. Later, after the younger brother of the third-generation Patriarch took over, he drastically reformed the stereotypes and bad habits of the original sect, and vigorously absorbed fresh blood from non-Gu family members into the Gu family. Great progress has been made, and the influence has also gradually expanded. By the time the fourth patriarch, the father of Gu Jingzhong, the current Gu family patriarch, takes over, the Gu family is already well-known in the Kansai martial arts." Song Tianxiong said while thinking.

"After Gu Jingzhong's father Gu Kaiming took over the position of Patriarch, he continued the strategy of the previous Patriarch, continued to vigorously absorb talents with foreign surnames, and vigorously enriched the economic strength of the faction. Due to the pattern of relying on bodyguards as the only source of income, the Gu family’s economic income gradually changed to growing and making tea and operating salt as the main source, and its economic strength also greatly improved. Later, Gu Kaiming gradually began to make friends with the local government and vigorously participated in various activities. By the time Gu Jingzhong took over as the head of the Gu family, the Gu family had already become one of the most important martial arts schools in the Kansai martial arts." Song Tianxiong introduced the situation of the Gu family in one breath. Finish.

"So, the Gu family has considerable influence in the Kansai region?" Wu Feng had a thoughtful expression on his face.

"You can say that, but there are still some problems." Song Tianxiong hesitated.

"Oh? Tell me." Wufeng nodded with interest. He has practiced martial arts since he was a child, but his master has never talked to him about anything in the arena of the empire. Obviously he didn't want him to pay attention to this matter. On the one hand, I left the empire later to travel around the mainland, and joined the army when I returned to the empire. I didn’t know much about this aspect of the imperial society until the housekeeper’s Liuhemen, the snow mountain and Tianshan factions in the northwest, and the magic phoenix in the western regions. He didn't understand until the sect appeared and intervened in the affairs under his jurisdiction, but he didn't expect that the existence of a sect would experience so many ups and downs and ups and downs.

"The current patron of the Gu family, Gu Jingzhong, is the old man just now. His martial arts have already reached the pinnacle, and he can be ranked even in the entire empire's martial arts. Moreover, this person is very high-spirited, and he is determined to make the Gu family an influential figure in the arena of the empire." Therefore, in the first ten years of his ascension, the power and influence of the Gu family also expanded, but in the past few years, they encountered troubles. To be precise, their situation was very bad. It has also been greatly weakened." Song Tianxiong glanced at Guan Yingying who was beside Wufeng, and saw that the lady was also listening to his introduction attentively, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue.

"What's the trouble?" Before Wufeng could ask, Guan Yingying couldn't wait to ask.

"About seven or eight years ago, the city guard of Bashan Prefecture, where the Gu family was located, was replaced by the current city guard, Xie Wuyong. He has an aversion to people in the martial arts world, and thinks that the use of martial arts to violate the law is the root cause of the instability of local law and order. Besides, Bashan Prefecture borders Tiannan County, and it is also a place where many ethnic groups live together. Therefore, he has vigorously rectified the society since he took office. Law and order, a large-scale purge of the Jianghu forces in the area under his jurisdiction, several local Jianghu sects were completely disintegrated by him using the local security forces, and they ceased to exist."

"Because the Gu family has always had a good reputation in the local area, it was not included in the purge list and was not affected. However, the living environment is already quite bad. Xie Wuyong also deliberately restricted people who have connections with Jianghu sects from entering the local military and political affairs. The two circles had already entered, and he used various excuses to eliminate, derogate and exclude. He also restricted the scale of the industry operated by the Jianghu sect in the economic aspect, making all the Jianghu sects in his jurisdiction in a difficult situation, and the Gu family was no exception. It turns out that before the Gu family The efforts of several generations of patriarchs have been greatly weakened, but the status and influence of the Gu family in the imperial martial arts have not been greatly affected." Song Tianxiong finished describing the situation he had mastered one by one.

"That will happen sooner or later. Without the economic and social foundation, the so-called influence of status in the martial arts world is just a castle in the air. You can't even have enough to eat and still have the mind to practice martial arts?" Wu Feng shook his head. He said, "However, it stands to reason that since Gu Jingzhong is the head of the family, he shouldn't be a mediocre person. Didn't he think of other ways to change this unfavorable situation?"

"My lord doesn't know something. According to my subordinates, the Gu family didn't think of a way out, but they also tried their best to please Xie Wuyong, but it didn't work. Although Xie Wuyong was a scholar, his personality He is very stubborn, and it is difficult to change his opinion on something, and he has a dislike for all people in the Jianghu, so although the Gu family tried their best, it didn't have much effect, but given that the Gu family's reputation has always been good, Xie Wuyong It's not too much to worry about, Gu's family, of course, it's not easy to think about how to make a big difference." Song Tianxiong seems to have more than just a little knowledge of these situations.

"This Xie Wuyong is abominable. Could it be that everyone in the martial arts world is a bad person, how can he beat everyone to death with one shot?" Guan Yingying said indignantly.

"It's just that everyone has a different view on things, but he can't be blamed entirely. This Jianghu sect is hard to distinguish between good and bad. It can be regarded as a means based on the principle of preventing the passing of time." Although Wu Feng did not fully agree This method, but I also feel that this is just a difference in the way each person governs.

"Then the Gu family has struggled in recent years?" Wufeng asked again.

"It should be like this. If the Jianghu sects in the empire don't get the support or approval of the government, which one can survive well? Winning the support of the local government and even the powerful people in the center of the empire has always been a must. The goals that various sects in the rivers and lakes strive to achieve. In fact, many of the rise and fall of many sects in the empire over the past few hundred years are the result of changes in the official powers they rely on, although not all. The Shahe faction in the Nabashan Prefecture is in Kansai It can be regarded as a certain important sect in the martial arts, and it is not because of Xie Wuyong's excuse that his disciples bullied the market and punished him, so he fell into a slump. His lips are dead and his teeth are cold, and the Gu family may feel the coldness." The corner of Song Tianxiong's mouth also showed a trace of helplessness smile.

"Well, Tianxiong, I think you know a lot about the martial arts of the empire, but you don't seem to be a disciple of any school, do you?" Wufeng was a little surprised that his subordinates had such profound knowledge in this area .

"My lord, my subordinates are not from the Jianghu, but the master who teaches Kung Fu is half of the Jianghu. He is a lay disciple of the Daxiangguo Temple. My martial arts also come from the Daxiangguo Temple school, but I am not I haven't been a teacher, so I don't count as a disciple of Daxiangguo Temple. During my training, I also heard some anecdotes from my master, but the most important thing is that I learned about it through Master Tong of the Security Bureau after I became the captain of the master's guard." Song Tianxiong scratched his head. He scratched his head and replied.

"Oh, I heard that Daxiangguo Temple is one of the best sects in the martial arts in the northern part of the empire. It is as famous as the White Horse Temple in Zhongzhou, the capital of the empire." Wufeng has also heard the name of Daxiangguo Temple, "Why are you suddenly right? Are you interested in these Jianghu sects?"

"Well, Tianxiong is honored by Your Excellency to take up the position of Chief Guard, and he deeply feels the heavy responsibility. Since Your Excellency entrusts Tianxiong with the heavy responsibility of his own safety, how can Tianxiong dare to slack off? But now the situation in the empire is ups and downs. More and more people are participating in the forces they are attached to, even the Jianghu forces in the Western Regions are also involved. In order to prevent accidents, Tianxiong felt that it would be helpful to have a better understanding of these various forces and important figures in the Jianghu. I have successfully completed this important task, so I specifically asked Mr. Tong, who has been in the rivers and lakes for many years, and I have benefited a lot." Song Tianxiong blushed, but he still told the whole story.

"Well, yes, it's good that you have this heart." Although Wufeng didn't say much, his eyes were full of appreciation. His subordinates were so dedicated to doing things, which made Wufeng deeply feel that he had not misjudged the person.

"In your opinion, what is the intention of this Gu family member to get acquainted with us so enthusiastically?" Wu Feng asked this question thoughtfully again.

"Well, although the Gu family belongs to a martial arts sect, they have a good reputation. The butler who belongs to Miss Yingying also belongs to the same martial arts line. The subordinates don't know the situation ~IndoMTL.com~ and dare not speak nonsense." Song Tianxiong saves time Although he has doubts, he does not want to draw conclusions about the matter involving the housekeeper, so he simply keeps silent.

"What plans does he have? It's just to see my father's name and do his best to be a landlord. Brother Feng, don't think about things so complicated, okay? People don't even know who you are !” Guan Yingying was a little unhappy.

Wufeng and Song Tianxiong exchanged glances, but stopped talking.

The group soon arrived at the market town in front of them. The Gu family had already booked the most famous Shanzhen restaurant in the town.

When Hua Yumei and her party also arrived, Wufeng's entourage immediately packed the entire restaurant to its fullest. After inviting Wufengfeng and the others to the table, the rest of the people either stood downstairs and stood by. , or guard around the restaurant, even Song Tianxiong stood expressionlessly behind Wufeng, and only Qin Shuangying was seated next to the second daughter of Guanhua under Wufeng's signal. They felt that Wufeng's identity was extraordinary, but they scratched their heads and couldn't think of anyone in the Northwest who could have such power.

During the banquet, all members of the Gu family took turns to toast, and Wu Feng tried his best to taste the toast. In fact, Wufeng didn't intend to hide his identity for a long time, but Wufeng considered that this restaurant is a place full of people, so he deliberately ambiguous.

Having fun with the wine, although the main characters of the Gu family didn't get any valuable information, the "fire phoenix" Gu Yunxia has a girlish heart and a good literary talent. Even Guan Yingying, who was a bit angry at first, couldn't bear the loneliness in the end, and joined their conversation.