Chapter 513: Messenger
The news that Ning Ze accepted the case, destroyed a large number of monsters and built a "Lock Demon Tower" in Huajun, and permanently "sealed" these monsters spread quickly, and the people in the sixteen states discussed it a lot, making his image even more deified.
The people of China rejoiced, with such a powerful person in power, they no longer had to worry about all kinds of demons and monsters, superstitious people got spiritual sustenance, and even shrines dedicated to Ning Ze's portraits and statues began to appear in various places.
At the same time, Zhou, Liang, and Nan Cheng also heard the news and had different thoughts.
But there is one thing in common - fear of Ning Ze.
Bian Zhou, Dongcheng County.
The fighting on the border has been going on for so long, and each has its own damage.
In addition, the weather is getting colder and the weather is about to enter winter, and the confrontation between Zhou and Liang has ended and calmed back.
Tang Niu led the army back to the imperial city, and when he heard about the incident in Bozhou, he was quite surprised.
I just received the news before, Ning Ze subdued Shui Bo, the bird demon, and he was skeptical about it, after all, it was all folklore, and he had never seen it with his own eyes. Not to mention that Ning Ze is so powerful that even the gods worshiped by the people can be subdued?
This time it's even more exaggerated, and take out an entire monster lair?
According to the legend of the people, he is no longer an ordinary person like himself, but a real immortal!
Who but immortals can do such a thing?
So if Ning Ze becomes an immortal, how can he be an enemy of a huge force with immortals in charge, and win the final victory?
A rumor is a rumor because its veracity is questionable.
And the only way to verify authenticity is to see it with your own eyes!
Therefore, Tang Niu summoned hundreds of officials and asked in public: "Who is willing to go to Huajun as an envoy to investigate the truth of this matter for me?"
There are really a lot of people who are interested, and immediately a large number of civil and military generals took the initiative to ask Ying, hoping to go to Huajun in Jinzhou as envoys.
Everyone has curiosity, especially when it comes to the weird and weird.
Tang Niu took the initiative to invite a minister who was highly respected, loyal to the Zhou State, and had superb painting skills, and he served as an envoy to Huajun to confirm whether it was a rumor.
Of course, Liang Guo and Nancheng will not be an exception, and they will each send envoys to confirm the matter.
Nancheng sent an envoy Tang Zhun and asked him to hurry to Jinzhou.
The state of Liang split into two forces, and after Lu Wei, the king of Yujiang, became emperor, Lu Zhuo and the empress immediately announced that Lady Tian had a false will, intending to usurp the throne, and the crown prince was the new emperor of Liang, and the Chinese military generals of the dynasty were also split into two factions during this time.
Sima Fa suggested that the crown prince Lu Jing send an envoy to Huajun in Jinzhou to confirm the truth of the rumors, so as to obtain information so that he could make new decisions in the future. Originally, it was already difficult to deal with Ning Ze with the national strength of the Liang State, but now it was unexpectedly split into two parts, further weakening the strength, and every step after that must be cautious, and any news about Ning Ze must be fully confirmed.
Mrs. Tian learned that the prince had sent an envoy to Huajun in Jinzhou to inquire about the news, and immediately appointed an envoy and also ordered him to investigate the matter. The envoy was Qiu Yan's henchman Hu Fan, who on the one hand investigated the rumors, and on the other hand, he also hoped to reach a friendly relationship with Hua and even form an ally.
After all, the power of the prince with Sima Fa, Lu Yuan and Zhou Hao should not be underestimated, and the head-to-head confrontation with Mrs. Tian is not an opponent at all, and there must be a backer to reverse the situation.
The forces of all sides sent envoys one after another, and they all rushed to Jinzhou with gifts on the grounds of kindness.
Guan Ping arrived first, Liu Yuanxiang accepted the gift, arranged for him to stay at the post station, and did not immediately agree to let him visit the "Lock Demon Tower", although the tower has been open to the people for free.
Lu Jing's envoy Kong Yan, Lu Wei's envoy Hu Fan, and Nancheng's envoy Tang Zhun arrived one after another, and they were also treated the same, Liu Yuanxiang accepted the gifts and arranged them all to different rooms in the post station, which were guarded by special personnel, and they could usually move freely, but they could not get close to the "Lock Demon Tower".
This made the messenger unable to complete his task, and his heart was quite anxious.
Until someone came to inform him that the king of Danyang had finally finished his affairs and wanted to summon the four envoys together.
Although they came from different forces, they were both enemies and friends with each other, especially the brothers Lu Jing and Lu Wei, but the envoys met and were harmonious, and did not show any hostility towards each other.
Because this is not their own home, the purpose of this trip is clearly remembered, and no one wants conflicts to affect their mission.
Soon came to Ning Ze's office - Taiwei's mansion.
When I entered the main hall, I saw Ning Ze sitting inside, carefully reviewing the mountains of official documents, and a civilian official was assisting him.
"Lord Wang, the messenger is here!" the general in charge of leading the people stepped forward and bowed to report.
Ning Ze raised his head when he heard this, put down the brush in his hand, and got up to greet him.
"Under the command of the Emperor of Zhou, Dr. Zhongsan Guan Ping to meet the prince!"
"Nancheng Tang Zhun, meet the prince!"
"Kong Yan (Hu Xuan), meet the prince!!"
Ning Ze glanced at Guan Ping, and said in his heart that Tang Niu had come over with an old stubbornness! And he was quite bold, on my territory, what emperor of Zhou would he dare to mention in front of me?
The other three are smarter and report their names directly.
At the moment, he said coldly to Guan Ping: "Tang Niu is just a prince all the way, and if his name is not right, he dares to be the emperor in front of him?"
Guan Ping raised his head to meet Ning Ze's gaze, and was not afraid: "If you become and lose the society, the world will chase you together!" Even women dare to call themselves emperors, Your Majesty is naturally justified!"
"Bold!" Ning Ze's eyebrows raised, "So arrogant, aren't you afraid that Lone will behead you for public display?"
Empress Yuanxi is known for her benevolence and righteousness, and if she kills a foreign minister, she may lose her trust in the world!"
Ning Ze looked at him, and the three envoys next to him felt an amazing momentum, and they were all sweating profusely and didn't dare to make a sound.
After a while, Ning Ze suddenly laughed: "Okay! What a Zhongsan doctor! Lone has always admired heroes like you!"
Guan Ping's palms were full of sweat, and he wiped them secretly: "The foreign minister can't be called a hero, but he strictly abides by his duty as a minister!"
"Your Excellency's integrity, it's a pity to be below Tang Niu. It's better to join Huaguo, and Lone Ke will give up the post of Tai Lieutenant. Ning Ze arched his hand and said.
"Forgive the foreign minister's refusal!"
"On another day, the lone horse will set foot in Bian Zhou, and if Your Excellency chooses to surrender again, you will have no integrity!
"It's better for the prince to surrender to His Majesty first, and His Majesty will step on Jinzhou one day, so that the prince can be safe!"
"It seems that Your Excellency has a lot of confidence in Tang Niu?"
"I, the people of Da Zhou, all have full confidence in Your Majesty!"
"Really?" Ning Ze smiled and turned to the other three, "Do you think that he will be able to set foot in Bian Prefecture alone, or will Tang Niu be able to set foot in Golden State?"
The three messengers said in their hearts, "Is it necessary to involve us in the dispute between you and Guan Ping?" We don't want to join this topic at all, don't involve innocent people!
I don't know how to respond to this kind of question.
Hu Fan reacted relatively quickly, and immediately said: "Lord Wang, I have been ordered to come, first, to be friendly and neighborly, and second, to see the demeanor of the prince. Hearing that the prince accepted the case, he subdued a large number of monsters in Bozhou and locked them in the lock demon tower. I wonder if you can let me wait and pay a visit?"
When Ning Ze heard this, he thought to himself that you are too blunt to change the topic, right?
However, he didn't intend to continue to fight with Guan Ping, so he smiled and nodded: "A few envoys have been summoned here today, just because of this matter! The world is in chaos, and there will be demons." Many people will be suspicious of Lone, thinking that Lone has spread rumors to deceive the people and pretend to be a god and a ghost. Therefore, the lonely lock demon tower can be opened to anyone, and anyone who is suspicious can witness the sealed monster with their own eyes. I think that the purpose of the envoys' trip is also this. Walk with the lonely and visit the Lock Demon Tower!"
Coming here, they were forbidden to approach the Lock Demon Tower a few days ago, but today Ning Ze personally took them to visit, and the four envoys were very apprehensive, not knowing what the other party's purpose was.
However, it soon became clear that Ning Ze really brought them to their destination and did not set any traps.
The Lock Demon Tower is actually a deserted Taoist temple transformation, and the area is quite large.
The construction of a tall tower is in full swing inside the Taoist temple, with the participation of hundreds of people, and it is currently only two floors built.
The Lock Demon Tower is the collective name of the entire Taoist temple area, named by Ning Ze, without the iconic tower, this name is not valid.
Therefore, the tall towers that are being built are very important.
The tower is still under construction, and the largest building in the Taoist temple, the main hall where the statue of the god was previously placed, has become a temporary counter for the exhibition of "monsters".
Due to the large number, the entire hall was crammed, and even several small buildings next to it were used as additional display tables to connect with the main hall.
The hall is guarded by elite Chinese soldiers, and the entrance is also carefully checked, and any suspicious characters cannot easily enter and exit, so as not to damage this important building by outsiders.
Only guests who have a Chinese resident ID card, have been confirmed by their identity, or have permission from the top management can enter and exit freely without restrictions.
The four envoys obviously did not have Huaguo resident ID cards, but they followed Ning Ze unimpeded, the rules were designated by Ning Ze, and no one would be stupid enough to stop him.
Before entering the hall, the four envoys were suspicious of the so-called monster, and prepared to check it with their own eyes and confirm whether it was real. If it is fake, it will definitely not be exposed in person, but will return to China with the information, and then wait for the opportunity to announce it to the outside world to expose Ning Ze's deception. If it is true, you must also bring the information back to China, and then carefully discuss the way to deal with Ning Ze.
It was only when they entered it that they finally saw the incomparably amazing ancient ant scorpions and giant insect eggs wrapped in amber, all of them with wide eyes and expressions of disbelief.
They had never seen such a huge insect, and they had never seen such a terrifying creature! In the minds of the people of this era, these were real monsters, monsters! Only a monster could grow to this size and possess such a terrifying form.
This is densely packed with monster corpses, is it really Ning Ze's one-handed seal?
Such a terrifying monster, the appearance of a single one can scare them to death, Ning Ze actually wiped out so many monsters by himself?
Could it be that he really has mana to the sky and is a living immortal?