Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 472: Outside Donghua Gate, Called in

Chapter 472: Outside Donghua Gate, Called in
At this time, Yu Kuizhen was already a master of the Dragon Elephant Realm, ranking 121st on the Dragon and Tiger List of Yongtianzhou.

In fact, it wasn't that long since Yu Kuizhen and Zhang Yuan last saw each other.

A month ago, Ji Yuntang was captured in Wei State. Yu Kuizhen sent a message to Zhang Yuan, who asked Yu Kuizhen to help arrange for his return to Daqin.

If he didn't return to Daqin, he was afraid that the emperor would forget him.

Of course, Zhang Yuan also believed what Yu Kuizhen said.

Although the emperor had never met Zhang Yuan, he did trust him.

It was not in vain that he used the Spring Mountain Picture to continuously convey messages and win over Concubine Qi, Yu Kuizhen and others.

What's more, there is his daughter Yuruo, who from time to time sends various rare treasures to the homes of imperial concubines, royal families, dukes and earls in the capital.

Although Zhang Qingyang hasn't been seen in Beijing for two years, there has never been a lack of discussion about him.

"See you, Brother Yu. You are already the emperor's personal attendant, a second-rank companion. Zhang Yuan couldn't even imagine it..."

Zhang Yuan smiled and looked at Yu Kuizhen.

The second-rank official in charge of the Imperial Household Department, a powerful master among the Dragon Elephant Realm masters, a regular in the Qianyang Palace, a close follower of the emperor, and a popular figure whom no one in the imperial city dares to despise.

After leaving Zhengyang County, Yu Kuizhen reached a position that others could not reach in ten years or even ten lifetimes.

And behind all this is Zhang Yuan’s shadow.

"Brother Yu..." A trace of gratitude flashed in Yu Kuizhen's eyes. He nodded towards Zhang Yuan and then said softly, "Brother Zhang, please—"

In this world, the only person who can treat Yu Kuizhen as a brother is probably the Marquis of Qingyang in front of him.

Without Zhang Yuan, there would be no Yu Kuizhen today.

Qingmu drove the carriage with two horses, and it was guarded by eighteen cavalrymen. In the carriage, Yu Kuizhen and Zhang Yuan sat opposite each other, with various expressions on their faces.

"The great Dao of Heaven and Earth on Yongtian Continent has undergone tremendous changes. Prodigies have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, and Grandmasters are everywhere," Yu Kuizhen said with a smile. "Brother Zhang, how many people want to emulate you, becoming a marquis in one battle, and slaying a Grandmaster in battle."

"You've returned to Yongtianzhou, and I wonder how many people will want to challenge you, the number one on the Dragon and Tiger List who's only known by name."

"But they don't know that if it weren't for you, they wouldn't be where they are today."

Having witnessed the great battle of Xuyang City with my own eyes, and personally witnessed how Master and Zhang Yuan, as mortals, defeated the heaven and earth, leading to the advancement of Qingtianzhou and the great changes in the situation of Yongtianzhou, Yu Kuizhen's admiration for Zhang Yuan is beyond words.

The Qin Dynasty re-established the Heaven, Earth and Human Rankings and the Dragon and Tiger Rankings. The number one on the Dragon and Tiger Rankings, Zhang Qingyang, had never appeared, but was known to everyone in the world.

Before the world's great situation changed, he was able to kill the master in battle and be crowned a marquis in one battle. Even if he never showed up again, Zhang Qingyang was still qualified to occupy the first place on the list.

However, the elite geniuses are all proud, so it is normal for them to want to challenge Zhang Qingyang's number one position on the Dragon and Tiger List.

"It's okay, it's a good thing to have someone to challenge you."

Zhang Yuan stood tall and straight, his face calm, "Zhang is never afraid of a challenge."

Hearing this, Yu Kuizhen's mouth twitched.

Although you, Zhang Yuan, are ranked first on the Dragon and Tiger List, you have actually already reached the Dongxuan level.

Moreover, two years ago, you were able to defeat the Grand Master with a single blow on Qingtian Continent, lead all spirits into the coffin, and survive the heavenly tribulation.

With such combat power, are you afraid of the challenge?
"Brother Zhang, the Fifth Prince is quite powerful in the Imperial City right now. If it's not necessary, don't confront him."

Yu Kuizhen's expression grew a little more serious, and then he chuckled, "Of course, if it really came down to it, I, Old Yu, would definitely stand on your side."

Now that the eldest prince has left the imperial city, the battle for the crown prince is almost clear.

Between the third prince and the fifth prince, the fifth prince Ying Li has an absolute advantage.

Now the fifth prince is working hard to push his mother, Concubine Jia, to the position of queen. As long as Concubine Jia becomes queen, the fifth prince's position as crown prince will be secure.

Of course, all this is seen by outsiders.

Zhao Yu also complained to Zhang Yuan that the people under the Fifth Prince were like mad dogs, looking for trouble with Yuyuan Trading Company.

This is because Concubine Qi is one of the major shareholders of Yuyuan Trading Company.

Fortunately, behind Yuyuan Trading Company is not only Concubine Qi, but also the Northern Great Wall and even His Majesty.

Even the Fifth Prince himself was unaware of these secrets. Regarding the dispute over the Crown Prince position, Zhang Yuan had discussed this with the First Prince in Qingtian Continent.

The eldest prince did not withdraw from the fight, but retreated to advance.

The eldest prince who presides over Confucianism and Taoism in Qingtianzhou and sits in charge of Qingtianzhou is always the biggest competitor for the position of Crown Prince of Qin.

And before the eldest prince returns to Yongtianzhou, the position of crown prince cannot be decided.

No matter how much the Fifth Prince and the people behind him plan, it will be useless and the more they do, the more mistakes they will make.

In the carriage, Yu Kuizhen smiled and told Zhang Yuan about the changes in Yongtianzhou and some secrets that outsiders did not know.

"General Xue Dingyue, currently ranked 431st on the Dragon and Tiger List, commands 20,000 Eagle Guards. He recently returned from Chenzhou. Your Majesty has mentioned his name twice recently."

"Han Chongshan, this kid is really powerful right now. He's very popular in the Imperial City, the top young man in the Imperial Guards, and ranked 237th on the Dragon and Tiger List. His Majesty intends to send him to the Eastern Territory."

"The Mountain Sect has been a bit quiet recently. There's not much that can stand out among the younger generation. Even Liang Qiyuan hasn't had any battles since he joined the Dragon Elephant Sect."

"Meng Haoran of Haoran Academy is now extremely famous in the Eastern Territory. He ranks 33rd on the Earth Rankings. He is a master of swordsmanship. Even strong men from other regions are wary of him. Many scholars in the Imperial City now wear long swords on their waists, and they always say that they are scholars wearing swords."

The voice paused, and Yu Kuizhen winked at Zhang Yuan: "White Deer Fairy Meng Shuyao, the most beautiful woman in the East, Brother Zhang, Princess Yuruo is on high alert, ahem..."

The rivers and lakes, the world, the conversation in the small carriage was like that of ordinary merchants.

The conversation in this small carriage is different from that of ordinary merchants, because the two people sitting here are truly qualified to give advice!

……

The Qin Imperial City, Donghua Gate.

The ten-zhang-high tower is ancient and vast.

The golden bells on the eaves swayed gently in the breeze, as if telling the stories of the world over the past 100,000 years.

The bustling flow of people came in and out of the twelve open side doors, and the traces of wheel tracks on the bluestone slabs extended into the city.

In front of the golden main gate of Donghuamen, a group of figures in blue and red official uniforms stood solemnly.

"Minister of Rites, Director of the Ministry of War, what a commotion! Which high-ranking official is returning to the capital to report on his duties?" The old man stroked his long beard, his face sagacious. "Among the thirty-two prefecture governors, I haven't heard of any transfers..."

"Haven't you seen Li Si, the Minister of War? He's a favorite of His Majesty, having led the elite of the Spring Hunt into Qingtian Continent. Personally receiving such a figure as him, I'm afraid it's not the return of the garrison commander, but more like—"

The person who said this narrowed his eyes, a glint flashing in his eyes: "It must be the general who has been transferred from the Northern Great Wall and returned."

"It is said that there is a standoff in the East, and His Majesty has long intended to transfer troops from the Great Wall in the North."

The people of the imperial city could talk freely about military affairs and court affairs.

More and more curious people gathered around.

“Here it comes, here it comes—”

"The Imperial Guards are cavalry guards. They are real military figures."

When the carriage stopped, the people watching outside Donghua Gate looked up.

Yu Kuizhen was the first to get off the carriage, then raised his hand: "Marquis Qingyang, please."

"That's Yu Daiban!"

"A second-rank official, walking in Qianyang Palace, the emperor's personal attendant, could it be that this is a prince who has returned?"

Those who recognized Yu Kuizhen widened their eyes and exclaimed in surprise.

Everyone stared at the frame, watching Zhang Yuan walk out of the car.

"So young..."