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Chapter 243 Li Guanyi’s alliance in troubled times!
Gongsun Feixue had never thought that the seemingly gentle young Taoist was the Qilin Qin Wuhou who was currently gaining fame in the world. In the past few years, Qilin swallowed up the south of the Yangtze River, Yuwen Lie stepped into the Western Regions, and the Regent tore apart the Dangxiang, which were the most talked-about things.

Now the person who had only been passed down by word of mouth was right in front of him. Gongsun Feixue was a little dazed.

Shouldn't he follow Ling Pingyang and a thousand Qilin Army cavalrymen into Zhongzhou?

Why here?
Gongsun Wuyue looked at Li Guanyi and said in a calm voice: "Although Chengbi has always refused to reveal your identity, it is not difficult to judge after careful consideration. I have been in the martial arts world for many years and I have rarely made mistakes."

Li Guanyi praised: "Old senior is amazing."

Gongsun Wuyue looked at Li Guanyi and said, "Feixue is a little older than you, but her appearance is not bad, and her martial arts and character are both outstanding among her peers; Piaomiao Pavilion is also a top-notch force in the martial arts world, and Gongshu Ji can also be helpful in helping you gain a foothold in Jiangnan."

"how do you feel?"

Li Guanyi thought about it and did not reject him directly. He just smiled and said, "Old senior, you want to bet on me through marriage between aristocratic families, and then seek stability for your family, right?"

Aristocratic families, no matter they are from the imperial court or from the underworld, when faced with great danger, most of them would bet on the whole world, and it was common for the winners to rise and the losers to fall.

Gongsun Wuyue said: "For the sake of the family, and I believe it."

"Zu Wenyuan's disciple would be a good match."

Li Guanyi said: "However, Senior, I am afraid that it will be difficult for you to bet on me through marriage."

Gongsun Wuyue said: "Oh?"

The young Taoist said in a carefree manner: "Just suppose, suppose I really marry Miss Gongsun Feixue, and we treat each other with respect, and suppose the Jiangnan area where I live really rises in the world, it will not only be a peaceful world, but also a place of princes."

"Then the Gongsun family will become [outside relatives]."

"When the Gongsun family was in a situation where they were relatives by marriage, and they were in this position, with the power of the Gongshu organ in their hands, what choice do you think the head of the Gongsun family would make at that time?"

"Will they try to control my offspring?"

"Relatives, Jianghu, Gongshu Agency... Even if the head of the Gongsun family at that time did not have this idea, then think about it, senior, how would the generals and counselors under the Qilin Army view the Gongsun family at that time?"

"Senior Gongsun, have you forgotten the story of the Red Emperor's wife's family?"

"If the Gongshu family becomes a foreign relative, and they have mechanical skills and sharp weapons, they will naturally have murderous intentions. If they try to control the Qilin Army, the generals of the Qilin Army will definitely be angry and fight back."

"If you don't have this intention, but you are in the position of a relative by marriage and have martial arts and tricks, you will be more likely to be liquidated and dealt with."

"Your brother died because of the turmoil in the martial arts world. Why do you think that there are fewer turmoils in the world and the court than in the martial arts world?"

“Even if the next generation is fine, what about after that?”

"In the battle between the Jianghu and the Jianghu, there is still room for the noble families to stay."

"The fight in the court is to kill the whole clan and silence them."

The matter of the Red Emperor's wife's clan that Li Guanyi mentioned was the story of how the Red Emperor's wife controlled the court eight hundred years ago and fought openly and secretly with the famous ministers and generals in the founding years. Gongsun Wu Yue remained silent. She was also worried about this matter. She smiled and said, "The Qilin Army is benevolent."

This is one of the negative effects of the name of benevolence.

Everyone will directly recognize that the force that Li Guanyi belongs to will not do anything too immoral.

Li Guanyi smiled, his tone calm and he said calmly:

"Besides, I have a counselor under my command."

"My name is Wenhe."

"It is my left arm and right arm!"

"Senior, you have heard of Zhou Pinglu, but have you heard of Wen He?"

Li Guanyi looked calm and was drinking tea.

Then he noticed that the expression on Senior Gongsun Wu Yue's face froze, and then he seemed helpless. He seemed to have originally planned to discuss the credibility of this marriage with Li Guanyi and refute the possibilities described by Li Guanyi.

But after hearing this name, I immediately gave up the idea.

Wu He He said helplessly: "Since this person is a counselor, if my family marries you, I am afraid that after decades of wealth and prosperity, we will have to settle accounts. I have heard of this person. It is said that he is scheming and vicious, but he has a good reputation..."

"If he settles the accounts, my chickens will all be mixed up."

"You refuse if you want, but you say this person is a disappointment."

Li Guanyi noticed that Gongsun Wu Yue's willingness instantly decreased a lot.

I couldn't help but feel admiration in my heart.

It really is, a person’s reputation is like the shadow of a tree.

Not to mention the students from various factions in the academy.

Even the Gongsun family, a prominent family that is relatively close to Zhongzhou, seems to have heard of Wen He's name.

Li Guanyi didn’t know how to comment.

Should we say that this is fame known far and wide, or that this is infamy known throughout the world?
I can only admire in my heart.

awesome.

Then he silently decided to put more Ma Fei San in the wine for Mr. Wen He, and to tie three more knots on the precious soldier-grade rope. Li Guanyi suspected that he would not be the first one who wanted to hit someone with a club.

Li Guanyi realized that the conversation had changed direction, so he smiled and asked:

"Senior, do you know Wen He?"

Gongsun Wuyue said, "There are quite a few students who came to my house to buy mechanical crossbows. They gnashed their teeth and said that they must shoot Wen He to death for the sake of the people of the world. One of them seemed to be a friend of Mr. Wen He."

"When I came here, I cried bitterly, saying that I couldn't do this for my friends, but for the sake of the people of the world, I had to get rid of Wen He. After killing you, I would not live alone. Then, while crying, I chose the most powerful continuous-fire blasting crossbow that my Gongshu family used for external purposes."

"After being fired, it can penetrate triple iron armor. The force of the instantaneous explosion is enough to overturn a small hill. After breaking open, there are small fragments inside the crossbow arrow, which will cover a distance of thirty feet with the force of a hidden weapon thrown by an entry-level warrior."

"It is coated with poison, which can instantly make a tiger lose its fighting power."

Li Guanyi twitched the corner of his mouth.

Ok? ? ?
Mr. Wenhe, why do you have such a good reputation in the academy?

He suddenly understood why students like Yuan Zhi and Xiao Zhi traveled around to study, but Mr. Wen He stayed in the academy of "The Ancient Path of Confucianism, Gongyang Suwang is Invincible in the World" and refused to go out.

Very self-aware.

As for what happened afterwards, Mr. Wen He was still fine at the moment, so nothing happened. Li Guanyi was amazed. How did this person manage to make everyone fear him, everyone value him, and yet live a good life?

No one in the world is better than Wen He in planning for his own future.

Gongsun Wu Yue was silent for a long time. It seemed that she did not hold much hope for Li Guanyi's marriage from the beginning. She just proposed it and tried it out. So she just smiled and said, "You are brave and resourceful. You have the Qilin Army under your command, and Yuan Zhi and Wen He are your counselors. Among the younger generation, you are the best."

"It's a pity that Feixue doesn't have such a fate."

"The Gongsun family has been around for a long time, with a large family and a lot of wealth. I don't think it will end well in a few decades."

"Of course, our ancestors Gongshu Ban and the founder of the Mohist School used mechanical devices to fight each other. One was for supply, and the other was for protection. Perhaps at the beginning, our ancestors chose different directions, and that was already decided."

Gongsun Wuyue reached out and picked up the [Lingyun Wood] that Li Guanyi had placed on the table. This Xuanbing sword had an ancient style and pine-like patterns. Gongsun Wuyue looked at Li Guanyi with some regret and said:
"Maybe my family met you too late."

"Even if you are a powerful leader, you still want to marry into my family. With your character, you directly refused. Although you have the reason you just mentioned, I'm afraid you have met someone who treats you very well when you were in obscurity, right?"

Gongsun Wu Yue stroked the sword in his hand, and suddenly thought of the high-spirited young Taoist priest. He narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly: "People at that time did not know the towering tree, until it reached the sky, the Taoism was high."

"It just happens to match the charm of this mysterious weapon."

She returned the sword in her hand to Li Guanyi and said with a smile: "Just pretend that I never said that. Just think of me as an old friend of Zu Wenyuan and Chen Chengbi."

Li Guanyi stretched out his hand to stop him. The young Taoist looked calm and gentle:
"Wait a minute."

Gongsun Wuyue looked at him with doubt in her eyes. Li Guan smiled and said, "I just said that marriage is not a good choice, but I have no intention of giving up the alliance with the Gongsun family."

"When I came here, Master Mo told me that I must get the help of Senior Gongsun. I also heard from Master Yiyou that we should unite all the forces that can be united."

Gongsun Wu Yue raised his eyebrows and said with a calm smile: "Okay, your personality is somewhat similar to your teacher, neither hurried nor slow. In the past, I always made suggestions, but now you rejected my suggestions and came up with a better one?"

"Well, let me see what truth you, the Qilin Qin Wuhou, can say."

Li Guanyi smiled and said, "What you are worried about is the large-scale mechanical equipment retained by the Gongsun family. The king who unified the world would definitely not tolerate it, right?"

Gongsun Wu Yue looked at Li Guan Yi and said, "Yes."

"Then, if Qin Wuhou gained control of the world, would he tolerate the noble families holding such weapons?"

Li Guanyi replied: "Impossible."

"Political power comes from the barrel of a gun. Mechanical devices are more important than spears. The mechanical device theory of Gongshu's lineage cannot be controlled by one family or one room."

Gongsun Wuyue patted Gongsun Feixue's hand and said with a smile:
"He is an honest man."

"If you say that you can tolerate it, I will call the disciples of the clan to beat you out with sticks. Then, what do you think?"

Li Guanyi held the teacup and drank all the tea in it. He poured some clean water in it, raised the cup and said calmly:

"The Gongsun family holds the ultimate weapon, just like the water in this cup. The Gongsun family is the teacup. What the senior wants to do is to protect the water forever. However, the world is changing, and the cup will eventually fall to the ground."

"The water will spill here. Senior, do you know how to protect this water?"

Gongsun Wuyue said with a smile: "Little Taoist priest, you went to see that dark monk and learned how to tell riddles? I seem to have some guesses, but, tell me yours?"

The atmosphere at this moment has changed from the previous quiet atmosphere when the great families and heroes formed an alliance and negotiated. Instead, there is a sense of peace between the elders and the younger generations. Li Guanyi thought for a moment and smiled, "Senior, I heard about it from Mr. Chen Chengbi and the Living Buddha."

"They both said that you were always clever and intelligent, the smartest among them."

"Even the ancestor said that if you hadn't come forward that day."

"The old Living Buddha was sold to someone and he's still counting the money. He passed away sixty years ago. How can there be a real body of the Living Buddha who is ranked third among the world's masters, has the power to destroy mountains, and is indestructible?"

Gongsun Feixue was embarrassed and annoyed at first, but after being rejected, she felt instinctively disappointed. It wasn't that she had any feelings for Li Guanyi, but she was only a young woman after all, and she was always proud of herself. She felt a little uncomfortable when the young man rejected her directly.

But seeing that young man start praising his grandmother as soon as he opened his mouth, Gongsun Feixue was stunned.

Ok? ? ?
Who is this person who is so sweet that it makes people confused? !

Hmm? Where is that wise and brave, calm and composed general who was as fierce as a tiger and fought with tens of thousands of Qilin soldiers? !

She suddenly felt that the young man with such great vigor and vitality had suddenly shed the legendary mask and became approachable. She chuckled, as if she felt that she was being too rude and wanted to say something.

But when he looked up, he saw Li Guanyi's eyes wide open. The boy's face seemed not to be immune to all poisons and invulnerable to swords and guns, and seemed a little stiff and awkward.

The poor prince Li Guanyi was trying his best to praise Gongsun Wu Yue.

He was calculating in his mind, hoping to get a discount when buying mechanical equipment from here, but was interrupted by this smile and became embarrassed. Gongsun Wu Yue was calm, squinting his eyes and urged: "Keep praising, little guy."

Gongsun Wu Yue smiled and teased: "You have a sweet mouth."

"It would be nice if Zu Wenyuan had such a sweet mouth."

Li Guanyi said: "What I said comes from my heart."

Poor from the bottom of my heart!

Gongsun Wu Yue waved his hand and said with a smile: "One hundred mechanical crossbows."

"And three thousand specially made crossbow arrows."

"Let's get down to business."

Li Guanyi was still trying to struggle to maintain the dignity and status of the youngest prince in the world, and said seriously: "Senior, what I said is all from..."

Gongsun Wuyue was drinking tea. This woman, who was already over seventy years old but still looked graceful, spoke three words leisurely:
"Two hundred."

"But……"

"Three hundred."

The young princes had no scruples and said:

"okay!"

"Senior, you are right!"

The majesty of the princes? That thing can't be exchanged for food, armor, or machinery, so what's the use?

Li Guanyi thought about it and said with a smile: "Then let's do this. Senior and I will both write down our ideas on paper and see if we have the same ideas."

Gongsun Wuyue smiled and said, "You are quite clever. Fine, I will do as you wish."

They both took out paper and pen and wrote down, and Gongsun Feixue brought it over.

He was slightly stunned and looked at Li Guanyi, then at Gongsun Wu Yue. Then he put the two pieces of paper together and looked at them carefully. He saw that the words on the left were casual and free, while the brushwork on the right was elegant.

【Military Corps】

This was Gongsun Wu Yue’s answer.

But she looked at Li Guanyi's answer: "The world..."

"What a big spirit."

Gongsun Wu Yue sat up straight, looked at it for a moment, and said: "What I just thought, if a cup of water wants to last forever, I am afraid it can only leave the cup and pour into the river. Therefore, if the Gongshu family's mechanism is used, it will also join the Qilin Army."

"Then the Gongsun family is valuable enough for the Qilin Army to maintain its combat effectiveness."

"In the future, no matter who wants to fight for the world, no matter who your descendants are, they must not abandon the army, and within the army, they must not abandon the public military skills. In this way, no matter who can be called your heir, my family can survive forever."

Li Guanyi said: "But if this happens, the Gongsun family will directly turn to Jiangnan, which will easily make Chen and Ying angry and target the Gongsun family."

Gongsun Wuyue said: "There must be a price."

"So, what is the world?"

Li Guan smiled and said, "When water from a cup is placed in the cup, it will take on the shape of the cup. When it is placed in a river, it will flow along with the river. However, the cup will break into pieces, and when it enters the river, the river will dry up, carrying all the mud and sand with it."

"But it is not so when it enters the world. It becomes a river on the ground, becomes clouds in the sky, and falls on the earth as rain or mist. It rises and changes, rotates forever, and never perishes."

Gongsun Wuyue saw the young Taoist stand up, and then he turned his back to him, with his cup facing the sky, and said, "Li Guanyi is still alive, and the Qilin Army is at its peak, which can be seen throughout the world, but can Jiangnan prosper forever?"

"Who will be the final winner, me or Yingguo?"

Li Guanyi himself answered: "I hope it will prosper forever."

"But perhaps I will die on the battlefield, and the Qilin Army will disappear into this vortex with my unfinished dream, but only knowledge is immortal... A suggestion, Senior Gongsun, I hope you can send craftsmen to the land of Jiangnan."

"I want them to teach Gongshu the art of mechanical engineering."

“I want to build an organization there that’s similar to a school.”

"Select talented people from all over the country and teach them the secrets of the machine. Of course, in this chaotic world, these people will become the logistics officers of the Qilin Army. As for the design of the machine crossbow, which may bring disaster, it will be kept secret."

“These definitely need to be discussed carefully.”

"Military strategists, legalists, and yin-yang scholars were all once knowledge that could disrupt the times, but the academy taught them to the world. The academy has a transcendent status, and even when the world is in chaos, no one wants to destroy this place."

Li Guanyi looked at Gongsun Wuyue and said, "It depends on your opinion."

"They want to make sure all this knowledge of mechanisms falls into the hands of the noble families, and they won't let it go."

"We should recruit talented people and teach them. When the disciples are spread all over the world, the Gongsun family and Gongshu Ban will become the pioneers like the masters of the Tonggong Palace. Even if the Qilin Army is destroyed, the knowledge of the Gongsun family will not be destroyed."

"And the knowledge has spread. No one will be arrogant enough to want to kill everyone who knows this knowledge. They will just continue on the same path as before, just like the rise of Tongxun Gong."

Gongsun Wu Yue remained silent and decided to join the army or open a school.

"The academy was founded by those heroes eight hundred years ago."

"us……"

Li Guanyi replied: "We don't have to be weaker than them."

Gongsun Wu Yue thought for a long time. Li Guanyi's suggestion was somewhat similar to her plan, but after careful study, it was different. Directly merge into the army and become a part of the Qilin Army; or establish a school, teach disciples, and have the disciples join the Qilin Army.

Completely different in nature.

The final position and treatment of the Gongsun family were also completely different.

Li Guanyi smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have Wen He."

"With Wenhe's talent, he will ensure that the academy established by the Gongsun family is safe and sound."

Such a fierce strategist is so reliable in the field of protecting himself.

Gongsun Wuyue seemed to be moved, and said: "I want to believe you in my own thoughts, but I am the head of the Gongsun family after all. How can you make me believe that you will not swallow up my Gongsun lineage?"

Li Guanyi said: "The Gongsun family is in danger."

"Chen Dingye of the Chen Kingdom sent a thousand soldiers, and the leader of the Motian Sect crossed the river like a fierce dragon."

Gongsun Wu Yue smiled and said, "Yes, so it's just right that you came. How about this, if you solve one of the problems for my family, it will be regarded as a token of loyalty in the martial arts world. I will trust you and bet my family on it."

"I'll give you three craftsmen."

Li Guanyi pointed his finger and said, "Three things."

Gongsun Wuyue asked: "What?"

The young Taoist replied gently, "You don't trust me, but do you trust one of the six palace masters of the academy, the number one master of the Mohist school?"

Gongsun Wu Yue, the head of a noble family who had experienced many ups and downs in the martial arts world for many years, was a little uncomfortable. She was not used to the fact that there were people who were not pursuing profit at every step, and she was not used to the fact that there were people who were willing to take the initiative to do more things.

The heroes of Jianghu are ultimately ignorant of the world.

Li Guanyi crossed his arms and saluted, saying, "Since we are allies, I should show my sincerity."

"Li Guanyi invited Piao Miao Pavilion to Jiangnan with three promises."

"Three things. First, I will stop the army of the State of Chen. Second, I will let the Motian Sect return to Jiangnan. Third, I am willing to go to the academy and consult the master of the Mohist School, if possible, to come."

"Then at that time, we can continue the conversation between you and me!"

"Since we want to form an alliance, we must have no grudges against each other. You won't doubt me, and I won't betray you. Sharing life and death together is the principle of this alliance in the world!"

The young man put his sword on his waist, his black hair slightly raised, and there seemed to be a tiger clawing at his back, and a red dragon humming. He cupped his hands, and his sleeves fell down. In a trance, it was as if the battle robe on his armor fell like clouds. He said calmly:

"The soldiers of the State of Chen have arrived, and the Motian Sect is coming."

"The world has changed dramatically."

"I will be your lord and settle these two matters!"

The calm and majestic spirit was like a mountain, not bound by rules. Gongsun Feixue was stunned, and only then realized that the young man who had just spoken sweetly was indeed the one who controlled the world's heroes by force.

Li Guanyi stood up and said, "Besides, a family of this stature, with a thousand-year heritage, shouldn't all be placed on one person. Please forget about the marriage."

"Well, my friend is still resting, so Guanyi will take his leave first."

The young Taoist priest wore an ancient sword with pine patterns and bowed with a smile.

Looking at the dazed Gongsun Wu Yue, he said sincerely:

"Master's wife."

So Gongsun Wu Yue sighed, but remained speechless, his heart still leaning towards this young man.

(End of this chapter)