Li Zhen's eyes looked at Emperor Xiaoming, and said solemnly: "Your Excellency Tongren, you belong to the people who adhere to the traditional reform line, hoping to enrich the country and strengthen the army in a stable way, and do not agree with the radical ideas of the reformers. It's just that the reformers led by Yoshida Shoin are also thinking about the development of Japan, so His Excellency Tongren doesn't want to fight each other, right? ”

"Yes!"

Emperor Xiaoming nodded approvingly, and simply regarded Li Zhen as a confidant.

These words are his thoughts.

Li Zhen looked at Yoshida Shoin again and said, "Your Excellency Yoshida Shoin, your starting point is also to strengthen Japan, but you don't recognize the shogunate's way of self-improvement, and you also think that the shogunate doesn't have the ability to revitalize Japan, so you want to reform, right?" ”

"The prince is wise!"

Yoshida Shoin nodded, agreeing with Li Zhen's statement.

Li Zhen slapped his palms, said a good word, and then said with a smile: "I just said, I'm going to put things on the table." If you don't recognize each other, then solve the problem face-to-face. After thinking about it, I think that you can have a civil and military contest to determine the future direction of Japan. ”

"Japan is a martial country, and both the shogunate and the reformers have a large number of samurai. The two sides select powerful samurai to compete in martial arts, and engage in armed contests. At the same time, the two sides selected resourceful scribes to compete in the phalanx of statecraft. Wait for the results of the civil and military battles to come out, and then determine which side has the most potential. ”

Yoshida Shoin asked, "King Zhennan, if both sides participating in the competition have one win and one loss, how can it be determined?" ”

Li Zhen smiled: "It's very simple, I'm in charge of watching the battle, so it's naturally up to me to decide." I can't go wrong with my vision, and I will definitely pick the best person for the country to govern. Of course, if there is a one-sided situation, and the winner is someone belonging to one faction, I don't need to bother, I hope everything goes well. ”

"I agree!"

Yoshida Shoin did not hesitate and immediately spoke.

"I agree too!"

Immediately after, Takasugi nodded in agreement.

For the two of them, as well as for the entire Downfall faction, Li Zhen's proposal gave them a chance. Prior to this, the reformists had been suppressed by Emperor Xiaomei and could not develop openly. At present, Li Zhen made the struggle between the two sides clear, indirectly recognized the legitimacy of the status of Yoshida Shoin and others, and lifted the restrictions imposed on Yoshida Shoin and others.

Moreover, once the reformers won and had the support of Li Zhen, Yoshida Shoin and others would be able to control the state and govern the country according to their own ideas, which was what Yoshida Shoin and Takasugi Jinsaku were tempted by.

Emperor Xiaomei saw that Takasugi Shinsaku and Yoshida Shoin replied without hesitation, and nodded: "I agree!" ”

When Anren and Yoo Noda heard this, they were immediately helpless.

The emperor agreed, and the opposition of the two men had no effect. Li Zhen saw that everyone had expressed their positions, and a bright smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he said unhurriedly: "Since you all agree, let's follow this suggestion." I will ask people to formulate the specific process arrangement and determine the time of the final competition. After all, you still have to be given time to prepare. ”

When everyone in the hall heard this, they nodded again and again.

A sound of footsteps sounded, Zhao Liewen strode to Li Zhen's side, and said solemnly: "Lord Wang, there are more than ten martial artists from outside the mansion, indicating that they want to challenge you." ”

"Oh, they pointed out to challenge me? Are you sure? Li Zhen asked.

Zhao Liewen said: "Among the Japanese warriors who came, there was also a person who was proficient in Chinese, so I understood the meaning of the other party. Lord Wang, everyone is still waiting outside. ”

"Hey, that's interesting!"

The corners of Li Zhen's mouth hooked up a smile, looked at Emperor Xiaomei, and said: "Your Excellency Tongren, it seems that Japan under Your Excellency's governance is not one heart!" There are still people who look at me unpleasantly and want to challenge me. Interesting, really interesting. ”

Emperor Xiaoming's face changed drastically, and he looked at An Ren and asked what was going on.

I ordered no trouble early, but I didn't expect it to happen.

An Ren shook his head, with an innocent expression, and looked at Yoo Noda again, with a questioning look. Poor Noda Yoo didn't know anything, so he had to shake his head and explain helplessly: "Your Excellency the Emperor, the minister doesn't know what the situation is. Prior to this, the ministers strictly forbade trouble, and let the soldiers control the situation, and no one should cause trouble. ”

Li Zhen said: "It's okay, please come in and talk about it!" ”

As soon as Li Zhen waved his hand, Zhao Liewen immediately went to convey the order.

Yoshida Shoin clenched his fists, slightly excited, looking forward to what was next. Someone came to challenge Li Zhen, but Yoshida Shoin was not worried. On the contrary, he can use this opportunity to try to find out more about Li Zhen, which is what Yoshida Shoin really thinks.

Soon, there was a sound of footsteps outside the house.

Ten samurai, dressed in black, strode in.

Except for the sabers on their bodies, the rest of these ten people have been searched, and there will be no hidden weapons. Li Zhen's gaze fell on these people, and his brows furrowed slightly, because the people who came in were all quite elite people, not ordinary people. Li Zhen didn't let these people take it seriously, but the other party was able to form such a team, which made Li Zhen feel very uncomfortable.

Emperor Xiaoming frowned and said, "Liu Sheng Yijian, why are you here?" ”

Among the samurai, the leader was named Yagyu Ichiken.

This person is the most skilled martial artist in the younger generation of the Yagyu family. The people who followed him included the samurai of the Yagyu family, and the retinue brought by Yagyu Ichiken, all of whom were proficient in martial arts. Liu Sheng was burly and powerful with slender arms, and he respectfully saluted Emperor Xiaoming: "Your Excellency, Li Zhen is the prince of a great country. He came to Japan to teach us his experience, and the grass people strongly agreed and rejoiced, but Li Zhen, as a member of the Celestial Empire, must have enough strength. I brought someone here to test whether Li Zhen's strength is true and see if he is capable of serving as our teacher. ”

His voice was loud and loud, echoing through the hall.

An Ren grimaced and shouted: "Liu Sheng's sword, retreat immediately!" Do you want me to bring the patriarch of the Yanagi family? ”

Liu Sheng raised his head with a sword and said solemnly: "Lord Anren, the Yanagi family has unanimously agreed to challenge the King of Zhennan, hoping that the King of Zhennan will agree." ”

As he spoke, he looked directly at Li Zhen, revealing a strong fighting intent.

The soldiers who followed Liu Sheng's sword also looked at Li Zhen in unison.

"Hahaha......"

"Good, good, good Yanagi a sword!"

Li Zhen smiled slightly and said: "In the past, there was once a Japanese named Yanagi Jianren, because he led the Lang people to attack Guangzhou, but my soldiers were killed. Today, there is another Yanagi family, and I also took a test of the martial arts of the generals under the command of this king, which is very good, and this king agreed. I hope you show enough strength and don't get killed as soon as you come up. ”

"If you are not good at learning art, you deserve to be killed by Yanagi Jianren!"

Liu Sheng's sword tone was strong, revealing a chill. He replied easily, but he definitely didn't put down the matter of Liu Sheng Jianren, especially when Li Zhen personally said that he killed Liu Sheng Jianren, which stimulated the killing intent in Liu Liusheng's heart even more.

ps: The third watch is completed, and the work is called up.