The boundaries of the four Davidson districts show regular geometric shapes, which are not formed by natural geography, but are the result of artificial divisions. A petal in the north is the northern border security area, and the arc-shaped national border that stretches for thousands of kilometers borders the northern bear country, and the northernmost dimension of the arc is close to the 60° north latitude line. The northern boundary of Yongzhou and Youzhou is divided from west to east by North Wolf Mountain (the west end coincides with the westernmost part of the Northern Garrison Area), Huluer River and Jiudaling (the eastern end coincides with the easternmost part of the Northern Garrison Area), called the "North Nine Line", north of the North Nine Line, to the arc boundary of the Northern Border Garrison Area, this crescent-shaped area is a strategic buffer zone between the Celestial Empire and the Northern Bear Kingdom. South of the "North Kowloon Line" to the 40° north latitude line, this crescent-shaped area is the fortress area of the northern border garrison area, and countless strong fortresses are built, and the famous "Kannuer Line" is built here. At the junction of the Huluer River and Jiudaling, there is a huge mountain range in the north-south direction, called "Youling", which divides the Xianyue zone into two, which is also the dividing line between Yongzhou and Youzhou. To the east of the "Youling", north of the 40° north latitude line, there is also the largest city in the north of the Celestial Empire, Shangdu Fengjun, which firmly guards the imperial capital.

The South China Sea Garrison guards the southern maritime frontier of the empire, the southernmost part of the arc is close to the equator, and the jurisdiction within the region is mainly the southern part of the three states of Qingdao, Hai and Shanzhou and the territorial waters, but it only involves a small part of the area between the southern coastline of the three states of Qing, Hai and Shanzhou and the line of 20 degrees north latitude, mainly Wandao City in Shanzhou and Lane City in Qingzhou.

The East China Sea appeasement zone is the eastern coastal defense of the empire, the easternmost part of the arc is close to the Fusang State, and the jurisdiction of the region is mainly the eastern part of Haizhou and Youzhou and the territorial waters, and it is only a narrow area involving the coastline of the two states to the 120° east longitude line, mainly involving Haizhou Yongcheng and Youzhou Lingxiao City.

The Xiliang garrison is a land defense barrier in the western part of the empire, and the westernmost part of the arc is bordering the Gua Empire, and the jurisdiction in the region is mainly Yun and Liang states. However, the two prefectures of Yun and Liang are vast, east of the 90 ° line of east longitude, and they are still the jurisdiction of the two states, so Meng Liang, as the commander of the Xiliang garrison, ruled far more than a corner of the garrison.

"Master, do you mean that there is another division besides the division by sphere of influence?"

"Territory does not determine absolute strength." Situ Zhao explained: "In the Celestial Empire, strength depends not only on the size of the territory, but also on manpower, material and financial resources."

"It's not easy to excel in one of them, at least it's a masterpiece, if you can do both, you must have the strength to compete for the world."

"Does such a person really exist?"

"It's nature." Situ Zhao affirmed: "Bai Heng is one of them, in terms of manpower, Bai Heng is known as the prime minister of cloth, and his connections are all over the political, business, military and civilian circles; In terms of material resources, the four states in the south of the Yangtze River are rich in things and people, which is not a problem at all; And the financial resources, not to mention, the Bai family is as rich as the country, even if it is the treasury of the Imperial Bank, I am afraid that it will be dwarfed in front of him."

"That's an exaggeration."

"Not an exaggeration at all."

"Then, apart from the Bai family, is there any existence with such a strong strength?"

"Of course there is." Situ Zhao continued, "Do you know that the Celestial Empire has four pillar kingdoms, four great gates, and four great families?"

"The four major families, I am like thunder."

"The four pillars represent the nobles, the four great courts represent the power, and the four families represent the wealth, and these twelve families all have the strength to compete with the Bai family."

"Then which are the eight of these four pillar kingdoms and the four major gates?"

"The Four Pillars Kingdom, namely Ouyang, Shangguan, Dongfang, and Nangong, the Four Pillars Kingdom is not a family with a history of hundreds or even thousands of years, and they have always stood tall after countless changes of dynasty. What's more, they are noble, historically emperors, and even now in the Fourth Empire, they still have a close blood or marriage relationship with the clan."

Speaking of this Ouyang family, it is the most mysterious in the Four Pillars Kingdom. The Ouyang family has a history of thousands of years, and it can be called the top in terms of financial resources and power. And this is just its surface, the real strength of the Ouyang family lies in the fact that Ouyang Xin, the head of the Ouyang family, is the uncle of Xun Tiansheng, the head of the Fourth Empire, and Ouyang Xin's sister Ouyang Mei married Xun Tiansheng's father, making the Ouyang family

Once again, it has become the most noble family in the Celestial Empire, and has the absolute strength to call the wind and rain.

Ouyang Xin is now eighty years old and holds countless positions, and the head of the empire personally awarded him the Order of Jiuyao of the First Class, representing the highest honor of the nobility of the empire.

The Shangguan family also has a prominent position that is not inferior to the Ouyang family. The Shangguan family is a Longxi aristocracy, as early as before the "vacant era", the Shangguan family was the king's grandmother's family, and now, the head of the Shangguan family, Shangguan Wuself, has become the in-laws of the head of state, Shangguan Wuwu's son Shangguan Xin, married Xun Tiansheng's daughter, so his status is also extremely prominent.

In addition, the Dongfang family and the Nangong family are also imperial nobles, and they are also closely related to the Tiansheng Empire. Dongfang Bai, the head of the Dongfang family, married Xun Tiansheng's sister and became the brother-in-law of the Führer. Nangong Yu, the head of the Nangong family, married his daughter Nangong Hui to Xun Tiansheng's son and became one of the Four Pillar Kingdoms.

Li Rui was surprised: "Since these four pillar countries are all relatives of the emperor, they naturally support the Xun family, so in this case, the Xun family should not care about the strength of the Bai family at all?"

Situ Zhao shook his head and said, "For these people, the interests of the family have always been the interests of the alliance, don't think that they have become a family if they marry the Xun family, in the final analysis, they are just using each other."

"You mean, the Four Pillars Kingdom and the Xun family also have contradictions?"

"Whether it is the Four Pillars Country, the Four Great Families, or the Four Great Families, they are inseparable from the connection with the wealthy families all over the country, such as doing business, there is no distinction between capital, and everyone's money is money, and they only recognize money and not people. For the sake of interests, no alliance is truly solidified, and there are bound to be differences. Otherwise, how do you think Ouyang Xin's first-class Jiuyao Medal came about? It's not to create some contradictions in the Four Pillars so that they can hold each other hostage."

"Hey, it seems that this Führer is tired enough......" Li Rui sighed.

"Yes, the Four Pillars Kingdom is an old and wealthy family, they represent the past of the wealthy family, the four major families represent the present of the wealthy family, and the Four Families represent the future wealthy family, obviously they already know that this pursuit is meaningless, but they are diligent and tireless."

"Master, are you going to get tired of that?"

Situ Zhao glanced at him and said, "This family business of the Situ family is not for chasing glory and wealth, I am for the 'Dark Night Alliance'."

"Okay, okay, you don't have to explain to me, I know that you are selfless, master." Li Rui joked.

"Stinky boy, dare to make fun of me now!"

"Then who can blame, who called my master an evil sword immortal, the master is so evil, I am naturally also exposed to it, and I teach by word and deed."

Situ Zhao was not angry but happy, and said with a smile: "Hahaha, it seems that I didn't choose the wrong person, your kid is the shadow of me back then, I am deviant, acting strangely, arrogant and uninhibited, but I don't respect traditional etiquette, but I still abide by the right path in my heart."

It is true that the "Evil Sword Immortal" Situ Zhao is uninhibited, unconventional, not restricted by secular thoughts, and treats the whole world as mud under his feet. But he also adheres to justice, stands against the darkness, and uses his own strength to protect the "God of War Armor" and save the living beings in the world from being destroyed.

"Master, having said so much, I still don't know, which three Zhenguo artifacts are in Xun Tiansheng's hands?"

"Nine Dragon Circle, Heavenly Mirror, Nirvana."

Li Rui shook his head blankly and said, "I really haven't heard of it."

"The Ten Emperor Spiritual Weapons, with the Xuanyuan Sword as the honor, followed by the Eastern Emperor Bell, the Pangu Axe, the Nine Dragon Circle, the Heavenly Xuanjing, the Nirvana Yue, the Demon Refining Pot, the Haotian Tower, the Fuxi Qin, and the Sun Shooting Bow."

"Master, since whether it is Xun Tiansheng or other families, they are all coveting the God of War Armor, aren't we surrounded by wolves, so what should we do next?"

"There are no eternal enemies, that's why I'm here to see you today." Situ Zhao said: "Next, Shanghai will be very lively, and between the various forces, you have to find allies who can cooperate to deal with the upcoming opponents."

"But master, since Bai Heng has already calculated Xiao Xiao into his plan, is it very likely that he will take Xiao when he adds it

Xiao made a fuss?"

"Your intuition is right, Bai Heng doesn't need Xiao Xiao to make a fuss, then he is not Bai Heng, next, you have to keep an eye on it, and while protecting yourself, you must also protect Xiao Xiao's safety."

"I understand."

"Also, remember what I told you about the times and the situation, and don't ignore any potential opponent."

"yes, I see."

"Alright, it's almost time, it's time for me to go."

"Huh? You're leaving."

"Hehe, the land of right and wrong should not stay for a long time."

"Then how do I contact you if I have something?"

"Jin'er will stay and help you."

"Jin'er?" Li Rui was surprised.

Situ Zhao smiled faintly and said, "Jin'er is my daughter, you can find her if you have any problems in the future."

Li Rui shifted his gaze to the woman beside Situ Zhao. I saw her smile slightly, straighten her chest, and said, "Let's get to know each other officially, Situ Jin."

After speaking, Situ Jin stretched out his hand.

Li Rui also stretched out his hand, shook it, and said, "Fortunately, I really didn't know that the master still had such a daughter who looked like a fairy."

Situ Zhao smiled proudly and said, "Hahaha, I'm just such a baby bump, if something happens to Jin'er, you see how I clean you up!"

"Don't don't, master, I think you should take your senior sister away, I'm afraid that if something happens, you will shave me alive!"

At this time, Situ Jin said, "Li Rui, then you put your heart in your stomach, whoever has an accident, I won't have an accident." I kept it in Shanghai because I was already in Shanghai, what should you do in the future, and I will naturally contact you if there is a situation."