Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 474 Zhang Qingyang, I, Han Chongshan, don’t take it seriously

Only after seeing Zhang Yuan enter the imperial city and step back onto the carriage that entered through the side door of Donghua Gate did Li Si straighten his back.

"Marquis Qingyang, haha, he is Marquis Qingyang, I should have thought of it earlier."

"Actually, I know it in my heart, but I don't dare to admit it..."

Whispering softly, Li Si's face showed infinite emotion.

He was under Zhang Yuan's command on Qingtian Island and witnessed Zhang Juzheng's power in overcoming the heavenly catastrophe with his own eyes.

He had always been wondering how Zhang Juzheng would come to Yongtianzhou.

He never expected that the scene would be like this when he met Zhang Juzheng again.

"Master Li, do you know the Marquis of Qingyang?"

Zhu Ke lowered his voice and looked at Li Si.

Li Si laughed heartily, patted Zhu Ke on the shoulder, and strode forward.

Zhu Ke looked at his back, his expression changing.

……

The car frame moved forward along the blue brick paved road. Zhang Yuan looked outside the car through the lifted curtains.

This was his first time entering the imperial city.

But this was not his first time seeing the Imperial City.

The last time the Master overcame his mental tribulation, he traveled with the Master to the imperial city of Xianliang and witnessed the grandeur of the Great Qin Imperial City.

Yu Kuizhen, who was standing aside, smiled lightly and whispered to Zhang Yuan about the scenery of the imperial city that he had seen along the way.

The Qin Imperial City has existed for tens of thousands of years, and every street and alley has its own mysterious origin.

Xuanbing Steps: Nine thousand white jade steps are paved with North Sea Xuanbing Jade. Mortals who step on them can prolong their lives.

In Zhige Street, there is a huge "Zhige" monument in the middle of the street left by the founding warriors of the Qin Dynasty. The military spirit condenses into the shadow of black armor, and the thunder of war drums can be heard in the middle of the night.

Wenyun Lane is where the Daqin Imperial City Academy is located. The bluestone slabs in the lane are all embedded with fragments of manuscripts of sages.

The Shanhe Altar is connected to the square in front of the Qianyang Hall. The lapis lazuli bricks are engraved with earth vein patterns, and the nine bronze tripods have been burning for three thousand years.

Apocalypse Avenue, the main axis of the imperial city, has a base covered with the mysterious mist of North Sea's black ice and jadeite, guarding the destiny of the human race.

In the Demon-Suppressing Alley, there are twenty-eight copper pillars with stars at the head that reach up to the sky. Each pillar is engraved with the list of demons slain during the 3,000-year history of the Qin Dynasty. The bottom of the pillar is soaked in the blood of the Demon King of the North Sea. Any evil spirits that pass by here will reveal their true form.

Seeing Zhang Yuan listening with a smile, seemingly unconcerned about these hard-to-determine legends, Yu Kuizhen lowered her voice and said, "Brother Zhang, what I'm saying is based on the Zhentiansi Demon Slaying History, the Black Ice Terrace Secret Files, and the Great Qin Territory Records. The names of the streets and alleys have been passed down since the founding of the country, and they are truly mysterious."

"That's the Heavenly Guardian."

Yu Kuizhen pointed to the southward direction of Zhenmo Lane.

Sure enough, twenty-eight copper pillars of stars could be vaguely seen piercing the sky, and the magic-locking chains wrapped around the pillars emitted a faint golden light.

As the carriage got closer, lightning patterns appeared in the Black Ice Platform's Xuan Tower, and the blood-red light swept across it, frightening immortals and demons.

Black Ice Terrace, Heavenly Guards, Hall of Worship, Imperial Observatory, Imperial Guards...

The strict defense of the Qin imperial capital made this mighty city impregnable.

Zhang Yuan sat upright in the carriage, the changing scenery before his eyes made him feel infinitely emotional.

The ninth-rank military guard in Luyang Prefecture back then now really has the opportunity to enter the imperial city.

Who would have thought of this journey?
……

"Marquis Qingyang has entered the capital."

In the lobby of Heibingtai, a black-robed guard walked quickly and handed a scroll of paper to Changning Hou Su Jing.

Ever since Duke Chengguo retreated and broke through to the Grandmaster realm a year ago, the major events on the Black Ice Platform have basically been handled by Marquis Changning.

Although Marquis Changning is still the deputy commander, everyone in the court knows that Su Jing is the one who will take charge of the Black Ice Platform.

The reason for this was that Su Jing had strongly recommended Marquis Qingyang, who was still serving in Luyang Prefecture.

After that, Qingyang Hou rose to prominence, and Su Jing also followed suit.

"Your Majesty will certainly want to see him."

"If what I think is correct, Marquis Qingyang still has one more trial."

Su Jing narrowed his eyes and looked outside the hall.

"Have the city's secret guards keep an eye on those geniuses and the Fifth Prince's movements."

"Don't let these people spoil Qingyang Hou's mood."

Su Jing smiled slightly: "I don't know if this guy has made any progress in his studies, but can't he suppress his killing ability?"

……

"Zhang Qingyang has entered the Imperial City!"

At the Fifth Prince's Mansion, a guard in blue clothes ran quickly and reported in a low voice before arriving at the lobby.

The Fifth Prince, standing in the hall with his hands behind his back, narrowed his eyes. "I've been waiting for him for a long time, and he's finally here."

Zhao Wenhua, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, looked slightly solemn and hesitated before saying, "Your Highness, he is a man trusted by His Majesty. If it is not necessary, then..."

Before he could finish his words, the Fifth Prince raised his hand to stop him.

"If the world's situation had not changed and the way of heaven had not flourished, I would not have rashly touched Zhang Qingyang." The fifth prince had a calm expression and spoke lightly.

"The situation in Yongtianzhou is changing rapidly. Zhang Qingyang has been silent for two years and has long been abandoned by the Heavenly Dao."

"Just like Ying Rong."

The eldest prince Ying Rong left Yongtianzhou and went to Qingtianzhou to take charge.

In the eyes of officials and common people in the imperial city, the eldest prince knew that he could not compete with the fifth prince for the position of crown prince, so he gave in early.

All of this originated from the fact that the fifth prince obtained the Eye of Samsara at Yuyuan Trading Company and saw the future.

In the eyes of many people, the Fifth Prince has glimpsed the future, which is why he has such a great momentum today.

But the Fifth Prince and Zhao Wenhua understood that the Eye of Samsara was shattered that year.

The fifth prince didn't see anything at all.

This matter is a thorn in the heart of the fifth prince and an insurmountable hurdle.

In the past two years, the Fifth Prince has been trying to eliminate Yuyuan Trading Company by various means.

Because he was afraid that Yuyuan Trading Company had tampered with the Eye of Samsara, or even that the Eye of Samsara was a fake made by Yuyuan Trading Company.

If the Fifth Prince's outrageous lie about peeking into the future were to be exposed, the consequences would be disastrous.

I'm afraid that the momentum that's gathering now will dissipate in an instant.

Zhao Wenhua also knew this, so he did not stop the fifth prince from dealing with Yuyuan Trading Company.

Moreover, behind Yuyuan Trading Company is Concubine Qi, who was the one who blocked Concubine Jia, the mother of the fifth prince, from ascending to the throne of queen. The fifth prince wanted to deal with Yuyuan Trading Company even more.

As for Zhang Qingyang, he didn't have much conflict with the fifth prince.

But it was the eldest prince who spoke for Zhang Qingyang and had him conferred the title of War Marquis. And according to Prince Ying Luo of Prince Gu, Princess Yuruo of Yuyuan Trading Company had a close relationship with Zhang Qingyang.

Since they are already on the opposite side of Yuyuan Trading Company, Zhang Qingyang must deal with them.

"Send a message to Zhong Yuan and ask him to take action."

The Fifth Prince's face tightened slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Once this is done, he and I will have nothing to do with each other anymore."

"Zhong Yuan..." Zhao Wenhua whispered and sighed softly.

Zhong Yuan was once spotted by the Fifth Prince and trained during the Spring Hunt. Now he is one of the top 100 figures on the Dragon and Tiger List.

Not only him, but also several other people who were trained by the Fifth Prince have made great progress now.

But after they returned to Yongtianzhou, they were basically out of the control of the Fifth Prince.

Although the Fifth Prince was annoyed about this matter, he could do nothing about it.

The elites who returned from the trials were directly appointed by the emperor without going through anyone else’s hands.

The fifth prince did not dare to interfere in these matters.

For example, Liu Qingsong, who was trained by the fifth prince, is now in charge of 30,000 Red Blood Guards, holds the military rank of a fourth-rank Wuwei General, and is stationed at the southern border.

But after Liu Qingsong returned from Qingtianzhou, he directly presented a hundred times more resources to the Fifth Prince's Mansion, and he never had any contact with the Fifth Prince again.

On the contrary, these trial elites were close to Yuyuan Merchants, and many of their supplies were sold there, which led to the flourishing trade of Yuyuan Merchants.

……

Yulinwei Camp.

Several military generals sat around, looking at the defense map in front of them.

"Marquis Qingyang Zhang Qingyang has arrived in the Imperial City!"

A soldier in green armor quickly ran into the tent and spoke in a low voice.

Inside the big tent, everyone's eyes turned to the imposing figure sitting beside them.

The best of the younger generation of Yulin Guards, number 31 on the Dragon and Tiger List, General Xuanshan Han Chongshan.

Everyone in the imperial city said that among the young people in the army, Han Chongshan might be in the top ten, but Qingyang Hou was definitely better than him.

"What are you looking at?"

"Among those with the surname Zhang, I only admire Zhang Juzheng."

"Zhang Qingyang, I, Han Chongshan, don't take him seriously."

Han Chongshan slowly stood up, his eyes filled with a strong fighting spirit.

"I'm going to the Imperial City right now and block him outside the Marquis of Qingyang's mansion."

(End of this chapter)