Martial Arts: I am in the Ming Cult and I am building a dynasty

Zhao Defang's face turned dark, and he said, "Just go when I tell you to go, why are you talking so much?"

Chapter 207 The True Background of the Song Dynasty

Compared with the last time they met, Zhao Defang, the father-in-law, treated Yang Zhao much worse.

But no matter what, Zhao Defang is Zhao Shirong's biological grandfather.

Yang Zhao actually felt a little guilty because he slept with someone else's granddaughter, lived in someone else's mansion, and kept wives and concubines such as Huang Rong, Wang Yuyan, Wu Xingyun, and Yan Fei.

Forget it, forget it. I'd better not bother with the other party. Maybe the other party is just jealous of me.

Yang Zhao didn't expect that he guessed it right just by random guessing.

Zhao Defang was indeed a little jealous of Yang Zhao, her grandson-in-law.

He is gifted with extraordinary talent, amazing intelligence, handsome appearance, and noble family background. So many beautiful women in the world like him, even the contemporary heirs of Yihua Palace, a pair of sisters, have come to him.

Is this reasonable? It’s not reasonable at all.

If only that was it.

As a great martial arts master, Zhao Defang was somewhat envious, but not jealous.

But when the information from the forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace came, Zhao Defang moved to Bengbu.

People like Yang Zhao, Zhao Shirong, Huang Rong, Xi Chi, etc. might not know what it means to be summoned by the ancestor of the imperial palace forbidden area, but Zhao Defang knows it very well.

When Emperor Taizu of Song passed away, although Zhao Defang was also a genius, his cultivation was only at the celestial realm.

Later, Emperor Taizong of Song came to power and began to purge the descendants and meritorious officials of Taizu.

When he was almost in despair, Zhao Defang was summoned by the ancestor of the imperial palace forbidden area. When he came out of the imperial palace forbidden area, Zhao Defang had already reached the realm of Martial Saint.

It was precisely because of his cultivation as a Martial Saint that Zhao Defang was able to preserve some of the vitality of Taizu's lineage.

In addition to Zhao Defang himself, the others such as Huang Shang, Wei Qingqingqing and Ling Donglai were also summoned by the ancestor of the imperial palace forbidden area.

The ancestor who lived deep in the forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace summoned a total of four people.

These four people became the four pillars of the Great Song Dynasty. Even in the realm of Martial Saint, they were obviously stronger than others.

Therefore, Zhao Defang knew very well that being summoned by the ancestor of the imperial palace forbidden area was definitely a great opportunity.

And such an opportunity.

Zhao Defang could understand why the ancestor summoned Grand Palace Master Xichi.

Zhao Defang could barely accept summoning the evil and genius Yang Zhao.

But all of Yang Zhao's wives and concubines had been summoned, and Zhao Defang didn't know how to complain.

In the past two hundred years, Zhao Defang had often relied on his bloodline as the Great Ancestor's to go to the forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace and harass the old ancestor, but the old ancestor had never given him any benefits.

Otherwise, Zhao Defang would not have given birth to three or four sons in a row without an heir.

Forget it.

No matter what, Shi Rong is her granddaughter, and Yang Zhao is her grandson-in-law. She won't suffer any loss anyway.

Just as Zhao Defang was daydreaming.

A group of top masters who were more powerful than the gods quickly and quietly arrived at the Taimiao, the deepest part of the Song Dynasty Palace.

Everyone followed Zhao Defang and quickly offered incense to the ancestors of the Zhao family.

After the incense burned out, a door to the void suddenly appeared deep in the Taimiao.

This gate of void is the road leading to the forbidden area.

It is said to be a forbidden area, but in fact, it is a secret cave that is separated and attached to the dragon vein of the Song Dynasty. It is also the ancestral tomb of the Zhao family.

It was different from the eerie and terrifying thing that Yang Zhao and others had imagined.

In the entire secret cave, there is sunshine, rivers, trees, flowers and plants. Everything is as beautiful and peaceful as a paradise.

Walk along the dirt road in the paradise.

Before long, they arrived at a village built under a cliff.

Yang Zhao had very sharp eyesight. With just a glance, he saw that on the cliff behind the village were caves that looked like honeycombs. No, to be more precise, they were tombs.

"The Tomb of Emperor Zhao Kuangyin, the Great and Filial Emperor, who was a man of great courage, wisdom, and virtue, and whose merits were great and meritorious..."

"Empress Xiaoming..."

"Empress Xiaohui..."

"The tomb of Yang Guangyi, one of the brothers of the Yishe Society..."

"The tomb of Shi Shouxin, one of the brothers of Yishe..."

"The tomb of Yi Jixun, one of the brothers of the Yishe Society..."

"Tomb of Yang Ye in Tianbo Yang Mansion..."

"..."

The tombs on the cliff are densely packed. Apart from the head one, Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, others such as the Ten Brothers of Yishe, the Tianbo Yang family, etc. are all listed among them.

Moreover, Yang Zhao could clearly feel that the people displayed inside were not dead.

To be precise, except Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, and his empress and concubines, no one else was dead.

At the very least, Yang Zhao did not sense the deathly aura of the deceased in those tombs. Instead, every once in a long while, he seemed to be able to vaguely hear the very slight sound of breathing.

However, Yang Zhao was not very clear about the specific situation.

Yang Zhao was vaguely aware of it.

Perhaps Zhao Defang, Huang Shang, Wei Qingqingqing, and Ling Donglai are just the apparent foundation of the Song Dynasty, but the real foundation is the secret hidden here.

It can be said that the people buried in the tombs here are the strongest generation of the Song Dynasty. They were all the peerless heroes who had followed Zhao Kuangyin to conquer the world.

For a moment, Yang Zhao felt that the waters in this world were too deep.

That's when.

At the entrance of the village where everyone was standing, an old man with white hair and beard, ruddy complexion, but with infinite majesty, appeared at some point.

The old man was wearing a linen farmer's coat, holding a fat rabbit in his hand, and had an ancient copy of the Analects of Confucius on his waist.

After seeing this old man.

Zhao Defang was the first to show a flattering smile and said, "Uncle, I'm here again. What do you think of the group of children I sent you last time? Are there any that you like?"

The old man in hemp clothes glanced at Zhao Defang and said, "No, it's no good. The descendants of your Zhao family are getting worse and worse. If it were me, you would not bother yourself. Your father drained the dragon vein of Yuzhou too much back then, and he was not able to take the last step. You are lucky that the male descendants of your family are not extinct."

Zhao Defang looked embarrassed and said, "Uncle, please don't. Grandfather has already said that you are my father's brother and my uncle. There are indeed not many talented men in our family, but our girls are capable. Shi Rong, come and meet your uncle."

Only after Zhao Defang called him did Zhao Shirong come back to his senses.

After thinking for a while, Zhao Shirong took Yang Zhao's arm, walked forward together, and saluted the old man in hemp clothes very obediently.

When Zhao Defang saw this scene, he immediately became furious, his beard stood up, and he glared at Yang Zhao.

Yang Zhao glanced at Zhao Defang helplessly.

Why are you staring at me? It's illegal to be handsome.

Chapter 208 Weird, secret place or ghost place?

In fact, ever since everyone entered the forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace, people had already discovered that something was wrong with Zhao Defang.

A top martial saint in the world is just like a mere coward.

It was not until Zhao Defang went around in circles that he recommended Zhao Shirong to the old man in hemp clothes.

Everyone suddenly realized that Zhao Defang was trying to find a way to benefit his granddaughter.

The more he understood Zhao Defang's thoughts.

Yang Zhao became more and more curious about the identity of the old man in hemp clothes.

Zhao Defang was the fourth son of Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, and the old man in sackcloth was called uncle by Zhao Defang. Although he was not his biological uncle, he was recognized by the entire Zhao family.

Yang Zhao kept recalling his memories of the history of the Song Dynasty in his mind, trying to find the identity of the old man in hemp clothes from the scattered historical knowledge.

But just as Yang Zhao was still thinking.

The old man in hemp clothes had already cast his gaze on Zhao Shirong and Yang Zhao.

For a moment, Yang Zhao felt as if he was being stared at by an extremely terrifying and ferocious beast. His hair stood on end and violent energy surged through his body, but it was suppressed by an inexplicable force and he didn't dare to release even a little bit of it.

This person is definitely not a Martial Saint, but at least a land immortal level being.

A simple brother wearing sackcloth clothes and owning a copy of the Analects of Confucius, he is recognized by the entire Zhao family.

A person's name suddenly flashed through Yang Zhao's mind.

Zhao Pu, the first prime minister of the Song Dynasty, was born in a poor family, had little education, and was fond of the Analects of Confucius. He claimed that a meal of barbecue could rule the world, and half of the Analects of Confucius could rule the world. Two successive emperors, Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Guangyi, relied on him for their support. Even the father of Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Guangyi was buried by Zhao Pu.

If we say that the founding of the Song Dynasty required two pillars, one civil and one military.

Then these two people must be Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Pu, and there is absolutely no third party.

Zhao Pu was present in almost all the major events during the founding period of the Song Dynasty, including the Chenqiao Mutiny, the Plan on a Snowy Night, the Releasing of Military Power over a Cup of Wine, the Strategy of Going South First and North Later, the Candlelight and the Sound of Axe, and the Golden Casket Alliance.

It can be said that Zhao Pu standing here represents half of the Song Dynasty.

Looking at Yang Zhao's extremely horrified eyes.

Zhao Pu smiled graciously and said, "It seems that you, kid, have guessed who I am?"

Yang Zhao did not dare to neglect him and said, "Young man Yang Zhao, nice to meet Mr. Zhao."

Zhao Pu nodded as a response to Yang Zhao, and his gaze returned to Zhao Shirong again. As his eyes opened and closed, purple air and white light seemed to bloom.

After a moment, Zhao Pu frowned slightly.

Zhao Defang was a little anxious when he saw this scene. He said, "Uncle, our Zhao family only has this one talented kid. Don't you know that your second uncle's descendants are almost ruining our Zhao family's kingdom..."

Zhao Pu's face suddenly turned cold, he pulled out the Analects from his waist and hit Zhao Defang on the head.

Zhao Defang was beaten so hard that he saw stars and didn't know where he had done wrong.

Zhao Pu's expression changed. He looked back and forth between Zhao Shirong and Yang Zhao, and suddenly said, "Yang's kid, you came to the territory of our Song Dynasty. Are you under the orders of that old man Yang Jian to plot against the foundation of our Song Dynasty?"

Yang Zhao's identity has long been no secret among the top leaders of the Song Dynasty.

Yang Zhao and Zhao Shirong were both stunned after hearing Zhao Pu's question, and then looked at Zhao Defang with resentment.

Zhao Defang looked aggrieved and said, "My dear granddaughter and grandson-in-law, please don't look down on me, your grandfather. I can't come here often. I haven't informed you of my grandson-in-law's situation yet."

When Zhao Pu heard this, he immediately realized some of the hidden secrets and beat Zhao Defang again.

And in this process.

Zhao Defang was also very honest and told Zhao Pu everything about Yang Zhao's life experience, how he was wanted by the Sui Dynasty, how he came to the Song Dynasty to recuperate, and how he would borrow troops to return to the court in the future.

After understanding all this, Zhao Pu's expression eased a lot.

Soon, Zhao Pu looked at everyone one by one, and he became more and more surprised.

Damn, I didn’t expect that this kid from the Yang family is even better at living off his wife than I am.

Zhao Pu sighed inwardly, and couldn't help but think of his youth. Although he was taciturn, he was indeed a handsome man. In Zhenyang City, he won the favor of the wealthy Wei family, and then took the first step in officialdom and spiritual practice.

"Forget it, come in with me."

Zhao Pu stood there, seemingly in deep thought for a moment, then he put the Analects at his waist, and led everyone towards the quaint and simple little village.

There are more than a hundred houses scattered around in this small village.

But the strange thing is that among so many houses, only a small courtyard in the deepest part looks like there are people living there, while the other houses are empty, as if few people live there.

But when passing by a bluestone house.

Yang Zhao inadvertently glanced through the slightly open door and saw two tall figures like phantoms in the bluestone house. They were each holding a spear and practicing against each other.

Yang Zhao was very familiar with the spear technique that was being practiced; it was the Yang family spear technique, the Twenty-four Pear Blossom Postures.

But it was just a blink of an eye.

When Yang Zhao's shock passed and he looked towards the crack in the door again, he could no longer see the shadowy figure who was practicing.