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Chapter 200: Above the Martial Saint, the Court Becomes Suspicious

Recluse?

To put it bluntly, it's just hiding.

Chen Sanshi has not done anything wrong, why should he hide?
Live a peaceful life?
Again.

If hiding is safe.

When Chen Sanshi was in Poyang, he would not have joined the army under Xiang Tingchun.

He said without any hesitation: "Disciple will naturally stay."

By now.

Liangzhou has long become his real home in this world.

"Okay, it's unnecessary for me to ask you."

Sun Xiangzong caught another fish while talking: "Tomorrow, let's go to the martial arts arena tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll remember this."

Chen Sanshi responded.

"Also, let's arrange your marriage with Sun Li in the next few days."

Sun Xiangzong said very naturally: "Happy events must come before funerals."

"Master, what are you..."

Chen Sanshi's expression changed slightly.

In fact.

Since he came here, he has seen through the [Qi-Observation Technique] that there are wisps of evil energy flowing through the old man's body, corroding his flesh.

"I still say the same thing. I have lived long enough. You should live to be a hundred years old first, and then you can feel sad for me. Go away now."

Sun Xiangzong waved his hands impatiently: "Don't disturb me fishing."

"Then you old man just fish slowly."

Chen Sanshi said goodbye and left.

He didn't go far.

Then I heard another fish being caught.

"Hey, ok, ok!"

"I've had enough fun today!"

"..."

……

Chen Sanshi did not leave the Governor's Mansion directly, but quickly jumped over the wall and came to the courtyard where his senior sister usually lived.

"Junior brother, you are back?"

Before getting close.

A cold female voice was heard in the room.

"came back."

Chen Sanshi came to the window and said, "Open the window and give Senior Sister a gift."

"What can you give me when you come back from the desert?"

"Just stretch out your hand and you'll know."

Chen Sanshi took out a golden hairpin from the storage bag. It looked like a deer antler, but there were many leaves hanging on it. It was golden in the sun and very gorgeous.

"This is?"

"The golden step-shaking ornaments are loved by the princesses there."

"Trophy?"

"I'll find a local craftsman and spend money to make a new one for you. You can wear it on your wedding day."

"Well, thank you."

"..."

"Master Chen, Uncle Chen, my ancestors——"

The housekeeper shouted outside the courtyard gate: "That's enough. We really can't break the rules."

"Okay, I get it."

Seeing that the other party was about to rush in, Chen Sanshi had to climb over the wall and leave.

When he returned home, it was already dusk.

"master!"

Siqin Mohua bowed to greet him.

"General."

Ningxiang also came out to greet her.

Zhao Zhao led Chen Yunxi to the roof, and no one knew what they were doing.

"Go home."

Chen Sanshi came to the study, asked Ningxiang to grind ink, and then picked up the pen to write a letter.

Now that the crisis of the evil vein has been resolved, it is time for my sister-in-law to send her wife and children back from Qing State.

After writing the letter, give it directly to the bluebird.

Suddenly I have some free time.

Chen Sanshi wanted to practice shooting out of habit, but he didn't have a spear on him at all.

The Liquan Spear was badly shattered after colliding with a top-grade magic weapon, so it was simply given to the ancient demon cultivator who was howling wildly after being sealed. The Tiger-headed Golden Spear was also pierced by a rainbow when he was fighting with several Martial Saints, and was thrown directly off the cliff.

Talk about it.

In this battle, not only did his brothers suffer heavy casualties, but he also lost a lot of things.

Two spears.

And a bow.

When fighting with Yuwen Jingwen, the bowstring of the iron bow broke directly.

Chen Sanshi planned to go to the mountains again after a while to see if the giant snake was still there. The tendons of such a huge exotic snake would definitely be useful as bowstrings.

And speaking of cultivation.

He has already refined to the point where there is nothing more he can do. The method of cultivation above the level of Martial Saint is currently unknown, and he needs to wait for his master to teach him.

There is the "Five Elements Secret" that can be practiced.

During the march, he would practice whenever he had free time, including improving his various magic spells.

[Kung Fu: Five Elements Technique. Initial Stage of Qi Refining (Level 1)]

【Progress: 285/500】

……

Compared to the immortal practice that can prolong life, the improvement of magic is much faster.

[Spell: Thick Earth Technique (Beginner)]

【Progress: 395/500】

……

[Magic: Ten Thousand Swords from the Sky. Level 1]

【Progress: 788/1000】

……

Also.

With Qianxun and Qingniao, his beast taming skills are also improving.

[Skill: Taming Beasts (Not yet started)]

【Progress: 25/100】

……

These things cannot be rushed, they can only be improved through gradual practice.

The improvement speed of the Five Elements Technique is too slow.

If one practices a single-attribute technique to improve the quality of one's spiritual roots, the speed should be much faster. Otherwise, if one continues like this, it will take who knows when one can break through to the middle stage of Qi Refining.

There is also alchemy.

There are many elixirs that can improve your cultivation.

Only by improving these can you improve your strength faster.

It seems.

I need to find time to go to Osawafang Market again.

In a sense, that place is his "vegetable market" and he goes there to buy something when he needs something.

anyway.

The master asked him to go to the martial arts arena tomorrow, but he didn't know what he would do there. The master also mentioned that he wanted to meet some people, but he didn't know who they were.

More than two months of travel.

Even if he had the fasting pills and his body was not tired, he still needed to relax mentally to some extent.

Thinking about all sorts of things, Chen Sanshi gradually fell into a deep sleep.

The next day.

Mao Shi.

The morning mist has cleared.

Chen Sanshi rode Qianxun to the military camp.

The soldiers in Liangzhou had already finished their roll call, including those in Hongze Camp, and they were all lined up in an orderly manner on the training ground.

Sun Xiangzong, on the other hand, walked up to the platform slowly and calmly.

"Master Commander."

An old general asked, "You suddenly asked me to gather everyone here. Is there something important you want to tell me?"

Sun Xiangzong said calmly, "I will personally watch today's training. Let's begin."

"really?"

The old general immediately said in a high-pitched voice: "Why don't you hurry up and practice? No matter if you are a soldier or a general, if you can get a few words of personal instruction from the commander-in-chief, you will benefit for life!"

The commander-in-chief has not participated in militia training for many years, but has left it to his disciples.

It's strange today.

"Yes!"

"Boom boom boom——"

The war drums beat.

The five battalions of soldiers in Liangzhou City began training.

Drills are divided into military formations and individual drills.

Sun Xiangzong put his hands behind his back and patrolled around the martial arts field. He would say a few words to anyone who had a problem, whether they were old members of the Eight Major Camps or new members sent by the court.

It wasn't until noon that it was declared over.

He went back up onto the podium, and although his voice was not loud, the more than 70,000 people present could hear it clearly.

"Eighty years."

"I remember it was the 36th year of Jiayuan."

"Your Majesty, who was still Qianlong at the time, and I came to Beiliang with him. Following the order of the imperial court, we raised a team to assist the Liangzhou Guards at the time and fight against the barbarians in the desert."

"At the beginning, I only had 800 men under my command."

"Later, there were 3,000 people, 5,000 people, and then 10,000 people until the Tiance Camp was established."

"Then there are the Xuanwu Camp and the White Tiger Camp..."

"Gradually, there were eight major camps."

"Before I knew it, nearly a hundred years had passed."

"The Eighth Battalion also became the Fourteenth Battalion of the Northern Liang Army."

"People are replaced one after another."

"I am old now, and my memory is getting worse and worse. I don't recognize many people."

"It seems that it is time to enjoy my old age."

"..."

Live out your life in peace?

Many years ago, rumors began to circulate that Sun Xiangzong would not live long.

At that time, he seldom showed up, and the soldiers of the Eight Battalions all believed it to be true. This led to the subsequent decentralization of power, Ning Changqun's establishment of authority and other messy things.

Until the time of selecting the forwards, when the old commander shot Ning Changqun to death, his prestige immediately returned. Everyone knew that the commander just showed up less often and was not really old.

But this time, the northern expedition to the desert...

Sun Xiangzong was the nominal commander-in-chief, but he did not actually participate.

At last.

It was thanks to his last disciple, General Chen of the Hongze Camp, who turned the tide, resolved the crisis and dealt a heavy blow to the barbarian army.

They just found out yesterday.

What happened after Hongze Camp moved north?

Seal the wolf house!

The four barbarian tribes surrendered to the white robes!

Don’t even mention the founding of the country.

Even if we look at it over a thousand years.

No dynasty in the Central Plains has ever produced such a general.

Just one battle.

It will bring peace to the border for at least fifty years.

It can be said.

He has become a leading figure in the Beiliang army.

before.

The person that all military personnel admire is the founder of the Eight Major Camps, General Sun, who fought in many battles and was feared throughout the world.

But later.

In the minds of young people, I am afraid that Chen Sanshi in white robe should be taken as a role model.

But they are just young people.

Sun Xiangzong's prestige and status.

In the hearts of a group of middle-aged generals, he is irreplaceable.

"Master Commander..."

Several veterans clenched their fists, not knowing what to say.

"Hongze Camp."

Sun Xiangzong came to the front of Hongze Camp and said, "We have just opened the camp and have made such great contributions. According to past practice, I should personally commend them and select some outer disciples from them.

“But since he is now in retirement, I can no longer teach him.

"I can only give your commander a weapon as a reward.

"The future Beiliang will belong to you young people."

“Buzz——

The words fell.

In the eyes of tens of thousands of people.

I just saw a flash of inspiration.

Wait until the light gradually fades away.

Everyone saw it.

In Sun Xiangzong's hand, he was holding a silver dragon.

That is……

Gentian Silver Spear!
Everybody knows about the Longdan Silver Spear!
For sixty years, Sun Xiangzong has been using it to roam the world!
Many years ago.

Da Sheng once went to war with the Western Qi State.

Due to special reasons, Sun Xiangzong was unable to mobilize troops personally. As a result, even the gold medals from the capital and the tiger talismans in the army were of no use in the Eight Camps. It was not until someone brought the Longdan Bright Silver Spear that the troops were able to be mobilized.

It's basically reached the point where they only recognize the gun and not the person.

It can be said that the man holding the Longdan Silver Spear is the commander-in-chief of the Eight Battalions.

now……

In front of tens of thousands of soldiers, General Sun passed the Longdan Silver Spear to Chen Sanshi. The deep meaning behind this is self-evident!

This is……

inherited!

Inheritance of the mantle!

This is telling everyone.

From now on.

The white robes are from the Northern Liang Army, oh my god!

Even though he is not a commander yet.

There is this gun.

Middle-aged and old generals will also recognize it.

"Thank you, Commander Sun, for the gun!"

Chen Sanshi took the silver spear with both hands, as if he was really holding a silver dragon in his hands. It kept buzzing, and he even felt a little out of control.

He just found out about it now.

What is the purpose of the master asking me to come to the military camp?

The younger generation replaces the older generation.

The new generation replaces the old.

old man.

This is the prestige accumulated throughout one's life.

in public.

Hand it into your own hands.

"The commander is mighty!"

"General Chen is mighty—"

In Hongze Camp.

Zhao Kang, Zhu Tong and others exchanged glances, then took the lead in shouting.

"The commander is mighty!"

"General Chen is mighty!"

"..."

The sound began to spread.

Waves are higher than waves.

soon.

The word "mighty" resounds through the sky.

A drill.

The event was also declared over amidst earth-shaking shouts.

The soldiers were still shouting.

Chen Sanshi put away his silver spear and followed his master out of the military camp, all the way to the Xianhe Tower and up to the top-floor room.

"Hey, Commander Sun, you're here."

The waiter led the way with a smile, "All the guests you invited are here."

"it is good."

Sun Xiangzong said this and pushed open the door.

I saw.

In the side room, sitting in front of the dining table, were more than a dozen people dressed in rich clothes.

They were not wearing official uniforms.

But Chen Sanshi could still recognize that these people were officials of all ranks from the 19 prefectures in Liangzhou City.

Of course, visual inspection is only part of it, not all.

Some of them had ancestors who were granted titles.

There are even hereditary marquises.

"Master, why did you call all these people here?"

'...'

"Commander Sun!"

"It's been many years since we last met. I hope you are doing well!"

"The person behind you should be General Chen Sanshi, right?"

"I saw you today and you are indeed very handsome!"

"Great, great!"

"Seal the wolf to live in Xu!"

“This is a first!”

"I used to be a soldier, so I must have a few more drinks with General Chen later!"

"..."

"Three stones."

Sun Xiangzong tilted his head slightly and said, "Why don't you hurry up and say hello to all the masters."

"I have met all the gentlemen."

Everyone took their seats.

After three rounds of drinks, the officials were heard saying.

"Master Sun, rest assured!"

"After we return, we will write to the capital and ask His Majesty to appoint Mr. Chen as the new governor of Beiliang."

"We are not in the cabinet."

"But he is the governor of Liangzhou after all, so he still has to listen to the opinions of local officials."

"This is also for Beiliang's own good."

"It used to be Commander Sun."

"With General Chen here, Liangzhou will have nothing to worry about!"

"..."

The banquet lasted until nearly midnight.

Sun Xiangzong sent someone to arrange for them to stay in the commander-in-chief's mansion so that they could stay and attend the wedding which would be held soon.

Soon, the master and his disciple were the only ones left in the room.

"Boy."

Sun Xiangzong stroked the teacup and said, "Do you know why I did what I did today?"

"Please..."

Chen Sanshi paused: "Master, please teach me."

"Since you have chosen to stay, you must move up. Only by moving up can you have a foothold in the court and not be controlled by others."

Sun Xiangzong said slowly: "It's not that I want you to take the position of commander-in-chief, but you have to take it.

"Especially after you have made great contributions, you need this position even more.

"Before this, you should know what the Beiliang Army went through and what the situation is like in your Hongze Camp. Only after you get this position, will you be able to do things justified in the future."

"Master is right." Chen Sanshi understood what his master meant.

After the expansion.

In name, he was the commander-in-chief of the Hongze Camp of the Northern Liang Army, but all his subordinates, from the deputy general to the lieutenant general, were from the capital. They had no problem following him into battle, but they would never disobey the orders of the court.

in other words.

What if he makes the capital unhappy one day?

Any transfer order could wipe out all the wealth he had worked so hard to build over the years.

This is absolutely unacceptable to him.

Your life should always be in your own hands.

"Master is very thoughtful."

Chen Sanshi said: "But, will the capital agree?"

"Haha, kid, do you really think that you can get any high position I say? First of all, you have to have merits that make you worthy of it."

Sun Xiangzong said: "I have never achieved such a great feat as Fenglangjuxu in my life, let alone becoming a commander-in-chief. If you are brave enough, you can submit a petition saying that you want to be a duke, and maybe they will agree to your request.

“Just a supervisor.

“After all, it’s just an empty title.

“All your teacher can give you is this empty name.

"Whether you are a real or fake commander in the future depends on you."

"Disciple, please remember this."

Chen Sanshi said.

"this is for you."

A jade slip suddenly appeared in Sun Xiangzong's hand.

Chen Sanshi took the jade slip and looked at it carefully in his hands.

"A technique for the True Strength Realm."

Sun Xiangzong explained: "That is what they often say, above the Martial Saint.

“In the world of immortal cultivation.

“The monks all say that absorbing the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, cultivating the root of all things, achieving one’s own destiny, and ascending to heaven is the way of heaven and the true way to immortality.

“But actually.

“They don’t know that the human body itself is the greatest treasure.

“In the beginning of the ancient chaos, divine beasts roamed the land, demons and monsters were everywhere, but only the human race seized the fortune of heaven and earth, was born in the spiritual essence, and has been passed down from generation to generation in the chaos. How could the flesh be weak?
“Some people don’t have spiritual roots and are unable to practice Dantian Method, so they become depressed and give up on themselves, thinking that in this lifetime, they will never be able to come into contact with the extraordinary and will never be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the so-called immortals.

“Little do people know that there are secrets hidden inside the human body!
"The difference between a True Power warrior and a Transcendent warrior is that they transform True Qi into True Power.

“To achieve this, one needs to use spiritual power to cleanse the body once again.

"In the True Strength Realm, the human body is divided into -

“Three parts, eight scenes, twenty-four truths.

"Before that, you still need a natural treasure to formally activate the secrets of the human body.

“After this, you can officially begin to cleanse your body.

"The eight scene gods of the upper, middle and lower parts correspond to the twenty-four truths. After all of them are refined, you can enter the realm of great perfection of true power."

"Three parts, eight scenes, twenty-four truths..."

Chen Sanshi asked, "Master, what about those above the True Strength Realm?"

"In the world of immortal cultivation, anything above the True Strength Realm is considered a forbidden technique. Except for a few special sects and cultivators, it is not allowed to be practiced privately. Moreover, I don't have any techniques, so you need to explore them on your own."

Sun Xiangzong put down the teacup and said, "In addition, there is another important reason why martial arts or physical training has declined, and that is that the way forward... is cut off."

"The road ahead is blocked?"

Chen Sanshi guessed: "Master, do you mean there is no subsequent cultivation method?"

"Ah."

Sun Xiangzong continued, "After reaching a certain realm, the martial arts techniques and cultivation methods disappeared completely. I don't know whether someone destroyed them deliberately or they declined on their own.

“Anyway.

“The Dharma practitioners can ascend, but the path to ascending for the martial arts practitioners is cut off, so naturally there is no way to immortality.

“Plus, martial arts practitioners need to temper their bodies, which consumes more resources than magic practitioners, so there are not many martial arts practitioners in the world of immortal cultivation.

“But I believe that as long as you want to go, the road is right under your feet!
"Cough cough cough..."

At this point, he coughed, "Of course, you are different from others, you have both spiritual roots and good martial arts talent, you can take these two paths at the same time.

"sometimes.

“It is easier to walk two paths at the same time than to walk only one path.

"Cough cough cough cough..."

"Click——"

Sun Xiangzong's face suddenly turned pale, and he knocked over the teacup out of control, with porcelain fragments splattering everywhere.

"Master?!"

Chen Sanshi hurriedly stepped forward to support him: "It's getting late, I'll take you back to rest."

"Um……"

Sun Xiangzong said as he walked: “Martial arts practitioners also need spiritual energy.

“The practitioners of magic absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth through their spiritual roots, refine it into magic power through circulation, and then store it in their dantian.

“As for the martial arts, it is to inhale the spiritual energy of heaven and earth through breathing techniques, and then use standing exercises and moves to refine the spiritual power. It is similar to the martial arts of the Transcendent Realm.

"As for the spiritual energy...

"Ahem, I have prepared some spiritual beads for you in advance... Master..."

"Master, I will explain this later."

Chen Sanshi said with some guilt: "You should have a good rest first."

"Traitor, it's not your turn to interrupt!"

Sun Xiangzong scolded: "That spiritual pearl is not only for you to use. After taking it out, it is equivalent to creating a spiritual vein cave within a certain range. If you are willing, you can also give it to others.

"A first-grade superior spiritual vein is enough for you before you reach the realm of true strength in martial arts and the realm of foundation building in the immortal path.

“After that, if you still want to move forward, you’ll have to figure out a way yourself.

"in addition.

“Now that the seal of Dongsheng Shenzhou has loosened, cultivators from other continents will soon enter Shenzhou to search for other spiritual veins. The trouble will only increase, not decrease. If you can handle it, then handle it. If it is really dangerous, then you can avoid it first.

“These matters should have been handled by this old man, but I really can’t do it anymore.

"And there is Cao Kai, our Lord, the Emperor of the capital.

“There are also monks standing behind him, but I don’t know any more details.

"Your Majesty's realm is the perfect state of Qi Refining. If my guess is correct, you will be at the stage of foundation building soon. With the addition of the Imperial Seal and the Dragon Abyss Sword, you should be the most powerful person in the mortal world after I die. You should be aware of this.

“There is one more thing.

"After I fall asleep, if I don't wake up one day, remember to take off the ring. There are some things in it. If you want them, take them. If you don't want them, destroy them.

"In two days you and Sun Li will be getting married.

"I only have this one daughter, so you are lucky to have her.

"besides……"

"Master, please stop talking."

"Traitor, I don't need you to help me."

"No matter how much you scold me, I can't bother you to talk today. Save some energy for the wedding in two days. I heard from my fourth brother that you buried a jar of daughter's red wine in the back mountain of the Governor's Mansion. The ingredients in it were obtained from the world of immortal cultivation."

"You kid, you really want to eat me up completely."

"..."

……

When Chen Sanshi sent his master to the Governor's Mansion, he found that the mansion had already begun to arrange the auspicious items needed for the wedding.

When he returned home, Siqin Mohua was also busy inside and outside the house.

Red lanterns, red double happiness, red satin, red carpet, everything looks joyous.

"master."

Siqin said hurriedly, "Master, you are finally back. The tailor has sent back the wedding dress. Please try it on to see if it fits you. If it doesn't fit, there is still time to alter it."

Served by two maids.

Chen Sanshi tried on three wedding dresses and didn't have time to relax until the late night.

He did not rest either, but went straight to Ningxiang's room.

"Is the General back?"

A faint and seductive voice came from the bed: "Come to my room in the middle of the night, have you thought it through? Are you ready to practice the Yin-Yang method with me?"

"Tea time."

Chen Sanshi said, "Call your stupid disciple and come to my room."

"Who are you calling a fool?!"

Zhao Zhao had already heard the noise and came here, extremely angry.

inside the room.

Chen Sanshi took out the spirit pearl.

After his urging, waves of spiritual energy spread out like thick fog.

Fortunately, the spiritual vein will not absorb less because of one more person, so it is fine to let them use it together. If their cultivation can be improved, they can play a greater role in the future.

[Magic Power: Controlling Immortals (Not yet started)]

【Progress: 25/100】

Last time at the End of the Earth, we dealt with trouble together. My proficiency in the art of controlling fairies has increased, but I don’t know what effect and function it will have after the advancement.

The wedding is in five days.

These days.

In addition to practicing the "Five Elements Secret", Chen Sanshi is also studying techniques that are above the level of a Martial Saint.

He injected a trace of spiritual power into the jade slip, and then the content of the technique appeared in his mind in the form of text and pictures.

The alchemy recipe bought previously in Dazefang Market was also recorded in this way.

The name of the power realm technique passed down to him by his master consists of only two words: "Dragon Sutra".

Needless to say, the stance exercises and moves are complex and varied.

The most complicated thing is actually the breathing method.

The breathing method that comes with the Dragon Sutra is the Five Elements Breathing Method. You can choose one and improve it later.

The master taught him the Gold Breathing Method, and based on his physical condition and martial arts training, he was advised to use the Fire Breathing Method.

Anyway, there is no difference between strong and weak breathing methods.

Chen Sanshi started by practicing the fire breathing method.

Although the stance exercises and moves were complicated and required spiritual power, they were not a problem for him and he mastered them after two days. The only difference was the breathing method, which not only tested one's physical fitness but also had great demands on one's comprehension.

Standing meditation and martial arts techniques are actually killing moves. Their functions in cultivation are mainly to refine spiritual energy and strengthen the body, while the breathing method is related to the speed of cultivation.

Even though he had seven orifices, it still took him four full days to finally master it. Then he combined the standing practice and other moves to skillfully perform the entire set of Dragon Sutra.

Three parts, eight scenes and twenty-four truths!

The eight gods in the upper part are stationed in the Shangyuan Palace on the human body. They are Jueyuanzi, Xuanfuhua, Tongzhongzhong, Lingjiansheng, Lingmogai, Yilifu, Zhonglongyu and Shiliangzhi.

Correspondingly, the brain god, hair god, skin god, eye god, neck marrow god, spine god, nose god, and tongue god.

In fact, they are some parts of the human body.

In the theory of martial arts.

There are gods within the human body!

In other words, man himself is God!

The process of cultivation is to open the secret treasures step by step, or to temper the divine body, until the physical body becomes a god and destroys the heaven and earth.

The upper eight gods, generally speaking, refer to the area above the neck.

But this only opens the "Jingshen", not just tempering the body above the neck. When practicing, the spiritual energy cleanses the whole body, but in actual combat, it will show different strengths and weaknesses according to how much "Jingshen" is opened.

[Kung Fu: Dragon Sutra (Not yet started)]

【Progress: 0/100】

[Effect: None]

Just practice.

Without the natural treasures that can activate the God of Scenery, one can never reach the real threshold.

Chen Sanshi had no choice but to give up.

The master did not prepare any so-called natural treasures for him, presumably because he really could not afford them.

of course.

He is not a giant baby.

If you have to rely on your elders for everything and don't practice martial arts at all, how can you deserve the title of "Saint" of martial arts?

That's it.

It wasn't something that needed to be rushed.

After the wedding, I'll find a suitable time and go to Dazefang Market again. There will always be a way.

Besides, I didn’t expect that the old emperor was about to build his foundation.

It seems that he has been practicing for a long time and has good talent.

Put away all thoughts.

Chen Sanshi practiced the "Five Elements Secret" with great concentration.

When he opened his eyes again, he heard the sounds of gongs and drums, as well as the sound of the piano.

"Master, hurry up!"

"Everyone outside is waiting for you, so don't miss the time!"

……

The Governor's Mansion.

Chen Sanshi, dressed in a red wedding gown, rode a white swan horse with red flowers hanging on it, followed by a sedan chair carried by eight people, and surrounded by countless ceremonial attendants and people who came to watch.

After going through the necessary procedures, they arrived at the hall of the Governor's Mansion.

The bride, wearing a bright red phoenix coronet and bridal veil and a red veil covering her face, walked out slowly with great grace, supported by several bridesmaids, and gently grasped the other end of the red silk ribbon connected to the groom.

Then the couple kowtowed and offered tea to the master.

Senior brothers and sisters such as Lu Ji and Rong Yanqiu also came back early and joined in the fun.

After completing the necessary procedures, it is time to entertain the guests.

Chen Sanshi noticed that not only officials from Liangzhou came to the banquet, but also many officials from other places.

He toasted them one by one.

Get familiar with these officials.

The master, he even gave me his only connections...

Always accompany the guests to drink good wine.

Chen Sanshi then rode Qianxun back home under the encouragement of his senior brothers and sisters.

In the second courtyard, there is another room which is used as a wedding room.

open the door.

Candlelight flickers.

Behind the curtains, the bride sat on the bed.

"You're back?"

"Yes, Senior Sister."

"Still calling me Senior Sister?"

"Madam? I think calling you Senior Sister is fine, it won't delay anything."

"Well, it's up to you, little brother."

"Senior sister, according to our wedding ceremony rules, do we still have to drink the wedding wine?"

"It's on the table."

Chen Sanshi picked up the daughter's red wine that he had prepared in advance and poured two cups. Then the two of them sat on the edge of the bed, arms crossed, and drank the fine wine together.

"Senior Sister, why does this wine taste wrong?"

"Isn't that right?"

"If you don't believe me, try it again."

"Hmm~"

……

Beijing.

Longevity Palace.

All the cabinet members gathered here.

Behind the curtain.

It was the old emperor's calm voice.

"Tell me, what do you think is the appropriate reward for Chen Sanshi's matter?"

"His Majesty."

Ming Qingfeng said, "With such natural merit, the least he can do is to be made a marquis. However... recently Sun Xiangzong has been submitting memorials, saying that he hopes to give Chen Sanshi the position of Northern Liang Commander."

"I have also read the memorials, and many local officials in Liangzhou have also expressed their hope that Chen Sanshi will take over the post of commander-in-chief in the future."

Yan Maoxing said, "But we have already discussed that after Sun Xiangzong's death, we will remove the post of the military governor and never appoint it again. After all, the power of the military governor is too great in name. He can control the troops on weekdays and manage all military and political affairs of the three states during wartime. It is really difficult to control such a powerful official. Sun Xiangzong is a precedent."

"Yes."

Yin Mingchun, the Minister of Personnel, Yin Hanwen's father, said, "I don't know what Sun Xiangzong meant by this before his death. In my humble opinion, he can be conferred a title of nobility, but he cannot be made a military commander."

"I don't think it's appropriate either."

"Yeah yeah."

"In the past, the position of the commander-in-chief was set up in Beiliang because of the constant wars. There were often emergencies and we needed someone to take charge of the overall situation at any time. But now that the war in the northern border is over, there is no disadvantage in keeping the position of the commander-in-chief."

"You're right."

"..."

Emperor Longqing's voice rang out: "Yan Liang, Ming Qingfeng stay, the rest of you leave."

"Yes!"

Several ministers bowed and withdrew.

Inside the palace.

Only Yan Liang, Ming Qingfeng, and Jinyiwei's chief grandson Xusheng were left.

Zhangsun Xusheng reported: "Your Majesty, recently Sun Xiangzong has not only been writing memorials.

“Not long ago, he gave his Dragon Gallbladder Silver Spear to Chen Sanshi in front of tens of thousands of people at the martial arts arena.

“Many officials were also invited to the wedding banquet of Chen Sanshi and his daughter.

"There is no need to explain the meaning."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Ming Qingfeng echoed, "We finally managed to get rid of Sun Xiangzong. In our Great Sheng Dynasty, we absolutely cannot allow a frontier official who is not checked and controlled by the court to emerge. How is this different from the feudal kings of Da Xia two thousand years ago?
“Looking through the history books.

“The great chaos in every dynasty was caused by the rebellion of military garrisons.

"Although……

“So far, Chen Sanshi has not shown any disrespect to the court, but there is no guarantee that he will not change in the future.

"Every treacherous minister in the past dynasties was a loyal minister and a good general at the beginning, but they became treacherous because of too much power in their hands. With so many precedents, we must never repeat the same mistakes."

"Mr. Ming is right, and your majesty, this Chen Sanshi's loyal subject may not be true."

Chang Sun Xusheng clasped his fists and said, “There were too many anomalies in the battle in the north.

“According to subsequent verification by Chu Shixiong and others.

“Their Great Snow Dragon Cavalry Heavenly Gate Formation is different from the one practiced by the troops in the capital.

"Then... can we really use celestial phenomena?

“This is the third time.

“The first time was at Yinsong Cliff in Lingzhou, when a thunderbolt struck Nanxu.

"The second time was during the foggy battle at Hulao Pass.

"The Heavenly Book was originally obtained by Chen Sanshi during the Mingzhou Battle. Could it be that he has hidden something else?
"in addition.

“This time.

"Chen Sanshi has killed not only tens of thousands of people, but also six Martial Saints, including Manju River. Even if he is also a Martial Saint, it is absolutely impossible for him to do this.

“In my opinion, Sun Xiangzong must have handed the inheritance to him a long time ago.

“Inheritance may not be important.

"But Chen Sanshi never reported it to the court, and didn't even tell the Liangzhou military supervisor Hou Baohou. This is very important."

One of the duties of the Jinyiwei was to monitor all officials.

Placed in the capital.

If you really want to check.

Even the details of what kind of meat and vegetable dishes the official had in the evening, what kind of wine he drank, with whom he drank, and even how many glasses he drank in total can be checked clearly.

"Yan Liang."

There was no emotion in Emperor Longqing's voice: "Tell me."

The only one who was not standing but sitting on the bench was the cabinet chief Yan Liang. He said slowly: "I think you can agree to it."

"Master Yan?"

Ming Qingfeng quickly said, "How can I agree to this? Could it be that you want to create another Sun Xiang Zong?"

"Master Ming, please be patient and listen to me slowly."

Yan Liang's old voice sounded slowly: "You all said before that the position of the commander-in-chief is too important, but it is not true. The power of any official position is determined by the court.

“Take the current situation of the Northern Liang Army as an example.

"After the camp was expanded, most of the staff inside and outside were replaced. We are no longer like the time when we only cared about guns but not people.

"No matter how you look at it, General Chen has done a great job this time. If even this little bit of request is not met, it will inevitably disappoint the generals of the world.

“Besides, the title of commander is just an empty title.

"After appointing Chen Sanshi as the commander-in-chief, we will promote General Lu Ji to be the governor of Liangzhou. This way, we can check and balance each other.

"In addition, I have another suggestion."

"explain."

Emperor Longqing said calmly.

“When our Great Sheng Dynasty was first established, the management of military power was very reasonable. Military commanders in various places only had the responsibility of commanding troops, but did not have the power to mobilize them. Whenever there was a war, a military commander would be dispatched from the capital to the local area to take charge.

“It’s just that in a hundred years, there have been so many wars that it’s impossible to sustain.

"But now, after a series of wars, the four directions have temporarily returned to peace. I, an old minister, believe that it is time to restore the ancestral system."

Yan Liang paused and continued, “Therefore, not only can we agree to Sun Xiangzong’s request to reward General Chen, but we can also give him a huge reward. After that, we can directly transfer Chen Sanshi to the capital to take up the post.

“As long as he comes to the capital, within a few years, the relationship between him and the border troops will fade, and there will be no need to worry about him gaining control of his own troops.

“Moreover, if there is a war in the future, Chen Sanshi can be transferred to other places at any time, which can be regarded as making the best use of people and resources.

“It’s arranged like this.

“It can satisfy Sun Xiangzong’s wish and set an example for the world.

"It won't create any rift between me and General Chen. After all, he is a rare military talent in the world, and there will be many places where he can be used in the future."

"Well, listen to this."

Emperor Longqing said quietly, "I still like Yan Liang to do things in a comprehensive way. Let's do it this way. Give Chen Sanshi a title of nobility. What title do you think he should be given?"

"In the battle of the northern border, he marched thousands of miles, killed over ten thousand enemies, conquered the Wolf's Lair, and was the bravest of the three armies."

"You shall be conferred the title of Champion Marquis."

(End of this chapter)