The gods began by supporting Guo Jing to become emperor

Chapter 279: Changes in the world, Li clan rebels, Yuwen clan enters Guanzhong

Practice room.

"From today on, you have to train your body and start practicing sword skills from the most basic things."

"Yes, Master!"

Before, Xu Ziling and his companion had both practiced martial arts in a wild way, and only their internal strength was decent, while the rest were their weaknesses. He directly taught the Dragon Elephant Prajna Kungfu to Xu Ziling to help him build a good physical foundation.

The Art of Immortality is to passively temper the body, from acquired to innate. The Dragon Elephant Boluo Technique will speed up this process. The innate path requires the perfection of the three treasures of essence, energy and spirit. They are far from it in terms of energy and blood as well as mental will.

"Boom!"

The heavy sword fell to the ground with a dull sound. Xu Ziling, with his upper body naked, used both arms to exert strength and swung the sword with all his might. His steps were heavy and beads of sweat kept dripping from his handsome face.

This sword is made of fine steel, modeled after the Black Iron Heavy Sword.
Looking closely, his steps were quite methodical, slow but steady.

Not long after, Su Ming walked in from outside and said, "That's all for today. Take the medicine first."

Xu Ziling put down his sword, came to Su Ming, and bowed respectfully, "Master."

At this moment, there was a faint white mist rising from Xu Ziling's hair, and his body was covered with sweat, as if he had just been fished out of the water. However, his eyes were even deeper and more restrained than before, and he no longer looked sharp.

The reason why he and Kou Zhong were like this was because they practiced the art of immortality, and their state of mind and physical fitness could not keep up, so their energy and spirit leaked out, just like some people who gave people a feeling of being very energetic at first glance. That was the case.

Xu Ziling took the medicine handed to him by Su Ming and swallowed it. It tasted slightly sweet at the beginning and after swallowing it into his stomach, he soon felt a warm air flow spreading from his tail to his internal organs and even to every part of his body.

Xu Ziling stretched his arms and miraculously found that the pain in his arms disappeared and his fatigue was relieved a lot. "Master, what kind of medicine is this? After taking it, I feel like I have endless energy."

Su Ming smiled slightly, "This is a medicine to replenish your essence. Go and practice when you feel it. Don't waste the medicine."

"Thank you, Master." Xu Ziling has a calm personality, unlike Kou Zhong who is so jumpy. If it were him, he would have already climbed up the ladder.

In the next month, Su Ming ordered people to arrange medicinal baths every day to help Xu Ziling cleanse his body and complete the tendon-strengthening and marrow-cleansing process.

……

"Disciple greets Master Valve Master."

In the military camp, Song Que was teaching Kou Zhong. As soon as he came up, he saw him shouting with a playful smile. His face turned serious, "Master is Master, where does the master of the clan come from? If you can't call me, don't call me that in the future."

The words were plain, but they made Kou Zhong panic. He quickly admitted his mistake, "Master, I was wrong." Then he realized that Song Que was different from Fu Jun'er, and he could not be the same as before.

Song Que's face was slightly worried, and he said in a deep voice, "Practice your sword skills for me."

Kou Zhong's eyes lit up, he immediately drew the long sword from his waist and practiced the ten bloody fighting moves that Li Jing taught him, starting with the first move "Two Armies Confronting Each Other", followed by "Blazing Blades", "Light Cavalry Charges Out", "Searching for Objects", "Winning a Battle in One Battle", "Attack the Strong and Destroy the Void", "The Army Has No Constant Position", "Life and Death", "Avoid the Strong", and then to the tenth move "Rule the World".

After finishing the practice, he let out a long breath, and as if eager to be praised, he came over and asked, "Master, how was my practice?"

Song Que did not answer this question, but just asked, "Who taught you this sword technique?"

Kou Zhong scratched his head, "Master, is there something wrong with this sword technique?"

"No, this sword technique is most suitable for charging into an army of thousands. If you want to compete for supremacy in the martial arts world, it may not be enough. The person who taught you this sword technique must be a great talent who is proficient in battle formations and tactics." Song Que sighed, and then continued, "It's just that this sword technique is a bit rough, with a lot of openings and closings, and there are many omissions. It's not sophisticated enough, but it's more than enough for you."

Song Que is the best swordsman in the world, and he is also a master of military strategy. Any creation of martial arts must contain the creator's beliefs and principles. Song Que has his own way of swordsmanship. From a high vantage point, he can see the principles and ideas contained in Li Jing's swordsmanship at a glance, which is tantamount to displaying his military strategy in front of him.

Seeing that Song Que spoke so highly of Li Jing, Kou Zhong smiled and said, "This set of sword techniques was taught to us by a brother I met when I was hiding from Yu Wenhuagu. His name is Li Jing, and he used to be Du Fuwei's subordinate."

Then, Kou Zhong recounted the story of how they met, how they avoided being hunted down, and why they had to flee separately.

After listening, Song Que was full of praise for Li Jing. "Such a talent is really rare. Du Fuwei is just a ruffian who got the upper hand by chance. It is normal that he can't get such a talent to join him. If he can join my Song family, I will definitely use him."

After saying that, he glanced at Kou Zhong again, thinking to himself: Could it be that they are really destined to be together? Talents like Li Jing are extremely rare in the whole world, and yet they have met one.

The biggest problem facing the Song clan now is not money or territory, but the lack of talent. It is true that Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling have extraordinary qualifications, but it takes time to realize talent. A genius who has not grown up cannot be considered a true genius.

The appearance of Li Jing made him feel interested in talent.

After thinking for a while, he continued, "Soon, I will announce to the world that I will accept you as my disciple. If Li Jing knew you were here, he might come to find you."

Kou Zhong was immediately overjoyed, "Really? Master, we have been separated from Brother Li, and we don't know how he is doing. If he really comes, we brothers can be reunited again." Then, he subconsciously climbed up the pole, "By the way, Master, can you help us find Sister Zhen?"

After learning about Li Jing, Song Que was in a good mood and smiled, "Why? Are they important to you?"

Kou Zhong nodded without hesitation. "Sister Zhen once helped my brother and me and was very kind to us. If it weren't for her, my brother and I might have starved to death. I want to repay her."

Song Que also agreed, "Master will send someone to look for him, but you have to work hard. The world is so big, and looking for someone is like looking for a needle in a haystack. I'm afraid you have to do it yourself."

"Thank you, master."

"I just looked at this set of sword techniques and improved it a bit. Since you have already practiced it, just practice it this way. I have my own sword path, and in the future, you will also have your own path. My path may not be suitable for you. You still have to walk your own path. Do you understand?"

What? Just took a look and it changed? Kou Zhong opened his mouth wide, finally understanding what the best swordsman in the world was. Then he said excitedly, "Disciple understands." He muttered to himself: If I can learn his martial arts, I will also be the best swordsman in the world in the future.

In addition to practicing with the sword, Song Que would also teach Kou Zhong how to study military books, classics, history, and other works in his spare time. As his disciple, he couldn't just be a ignorant man.

……

In the spring of the 12th year of the Sui Dynasty, the Song clan sent 20,000 elite soldiers to capture Hanzhong. From then on, Bashu and Hanzhong were connected together, and a huge separatist force was formed, shocking the world.

In the same year, the highly suspected Li Yuan was exiled by Emperor Yang Guang under the manipulation of Buddhism, and was officially appointed as the Hedong Comfort Ambassador, Taiyuan Governor, and Jinyang Palace Supervisor, in charge of the military and political power of Hedong and Taiyuan.

The separatist forces of the anti-kings in the world were becoming more and more intense. Li Mi took refuge with Qu Rang, the leader of Wagang Camp, and was highly valued by him. He defeated the Sui general Zhang Xutuo in one battle and shocked the world. The anti-bandit forces were becoming more and more intense, and were spreading like wildfire.

Yang Guang didn't take it seriously at all. Instead, he took all the civil and military officials and elite soldiers to tour Jiangdu, where he built palaces and turned a deaf ear to the situation outside.

Taiyuan, Li family.

Li Yuan was sitting in the hall. He was over fifty years old and well-maintained. He had a three-inch beard under his chin, a square face, and two thick eyebrows on his forehead. He was in the prime of his life. In addition to him, there were his three sons and a beautiful woman who was as beautiful as a fairy.

This woman was Shi Feixuan who had returned from Shu.

The Song clan had seized the initiative and were difficult to control. As a matter of course, only the Buddhist sect could get the cause of choosing an emperor on behalf of Heaven back on track. After arranging for Li Yuan to guard one side, she suggested that the Li clan quickly launch an uprising.

Facing Shi Feixuan's urging, Li Yuan was confused, "Master Fairy, are we going to start an army now? Isn't that too fast?"

As soon as Li Yuan finished speaking, a young man with a heroic face and dignified bearing stepped forward and advised, "Father, the Southern Song clan occupies Bashu and has great power. The Wagang Camp defeated Zhang Xutuo and is famous throughout the world. If our Li clan does not change its ways and raise a big banner, how can we win the hearts of the people and seize the world?" As he spoke, he looked at Shi Feixuan with eyes full of admiration.

Beside him, another young man stood up to persuade him, "Father, I think what Master Fairy said makes sense. If you don't take what God has given you, you will suffer the consequences. Yang Guang left Luoyang, and Guanzhong is short of troops. This is a great opportunity for my Li Clan to raise an army."

These two are Li Yuan’s sons, Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng.

After Li Jiancheng finished speaking, the two brothers happened to look at each other, their eyes glared as if sparks were flying, they snorted lightly, and turned away.

Both sons said so. Li Yuan was always easily influenced. In addition, Master Feixuan had a Buddhist sect behind her. Thinking of the martial monks raised in the Jingnian Zen Temple in Luoyang, Li Yuan was very excited. "If that's the case, then I will follow Master Fairy's words and start a rebellion against the Sui Dynasty soon."

The fate of the Song clan was like an accelerator. The four major clans had to follow suit and speed up their pace. The size of the aristocratic clans was materialized at this moment. Li Mi, who came from an aristocratic family, joined the Wagang Camp and defeated Zhang Xutuo, causing the imperial court to lose face.

Behind each rebel army there is more or less the support of aristocratic families. This has been the case with peasant uprisings throughout the ages. In the early stages they develop in an disorderly manner, but as they grow stronger they are taken advantage of by the aristocratic families and landlords. This was the case with the Yellow Turban Rebellion hundreds of years ago, and also with the Eighteen Rebel Kings at the end of the Sui Dynasty hundreds of years later.

In June of the 12th year of Daye, Li Yuan raised an army in Taiyuan to rebel against the Sui Dynasty and called on heroes all over the world to overthrow the court. This move greatly affected the reputation of his Li family that he had built up for many years. After all, the emperor sent troops there just as he started a rebellion, which was a loss of loyalty.

This was only the twelfth year of Daye, and the reputation of the Sui Dynasty had not yet fallen to its bottom.

Upon learning that Li Yuan had rebelled against the Sui Dynasty, Yang Guang, who was far away in Jiangdu, was furious. He ordered Yu Wenzhi to be the chief general and lead 30,000 troops from Guanzhong to attack Taiyuan. Yang Guang was already very suspicious of the Li family, but was fooled by Buddhism and let him go. Reality gave him a big fight, not to mention that Li Yuan was his cousin.

Originally Yang Guang didn't want to get involved and was waiting for him to live a life of drunkenness and dreams of death, but Li Yuan's move directly diverted the emperor's anger and directed all the hostility of the Song clan and various rebel kings towards the Li clan.

The Song clan is in Lingnan, out of reach. It doesn't matter. If I can't deal with the Song clan, can I still deal with your Li family?
In this way, the Li clan got what they wanted, raised the banner, and the Buddhist sect officially came to an end. The Yuwen family also took this opportunity to seize the military power, returned to Guanzhong, and fought against the Li clan.

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Chengdu Prefecture.

Su Ming looked at the secret letter in his hand, his brows relaxed, and he sighed, "Yang Guang did make a good move, letting the Yuwen clan and the Li clan fight each other, but it's a pity..."

After half a year, the Song clan moved their headquarters to Shu and took over all government agencies in Shu. At the same time, they also recruited soldiers and expanded their strength. To date, they have recruited 50,000 troops and are training them in an orderly manner.

Song Que smiled, "I can see it clearly even though I am far away in Shuzhong. How can Emperor Yang Guang not see it clearly? Among the four major clans, the Li clan is one of the leaders of the Guanlong clans. If the Li clan wants to gain dominance, it must enter Guanzhong."

"But Yang Guang gave Yu Wenhuaji military power and asked him to recruit soldiers in Guanzhong. Guanzhong is a battleground for military strategists, and neither Li Yuan nor Yu Wenhuaji would give it up."

“That way, we can handle it with ease.”

What the Song clan is racing against is time. From any perspective, the Song clan's strength is far from enough to conquer the world. Now they need to transform the potential of Shu into military power.

The most crucial point is that before the Song clan’s military strength is formed, the outcome of the battle cannot be decided in the Central Plains.

In the original novel, the Yuwen family stayed with Yang Guang, and took advantage of the court's reputation falling to the bottom to kill Yang Guang and establish another emperor, becoming the target of public criticism. It can be said that they made many wrong moves.

On the fifth day after Yang Guang's death, Li Zitong led a large army to attack Yangzhou. Yu Wenzhi did not dare to meet the enemy and fled to Pengcheng, intending to seize the capital Chang'an. As a result, the waterway was blocked by Li Feng, so he had to take the land route instead. He also ordered the plunder of more than 2,000 oxcarts from the people to carry palace maids and treasures. He ordered the soldiers to carry weapons, equipment, and food, which caused the soldiers to rebel. Although Yu Wenzhi quelled the rebellion in time, he was already seriously injured.

At this time, Li Mi saw the good opportunity and ordered Xu Shiji and Shen Luoyan to ambush troops in Liyang, where they defeated Yu Wenhuaji. Countless people surrendered, and all women and property were lost. Yu Wenhuaji was left with only 20,000 remnants and fled north to Wei County. Even if Li Mi won, it was a pyrrhic victory.

Li Mi and the Yuwen clan were fighting each other, but the Li clan took advantage of the situation and captured Chang'an, occupied Guanzhong, and dominated Hedong and Guanzhong. The Li clan was in a dominant position, and Kou Zhong and his young commander's army were defeated and suffered heavy casualties until Song Que came out to turn the tide.

The Yuwen clan occupied Guanzhong, and the Li clan occupied Hedong. In terms of strength, the Yuwen clan still had the upper hand. This war would be difficult to end in a short period of time.

Brothers, Merry Christmas Eve.

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