"Don't make a fuss about the swordsman for the time being."

Zhang Duanjing said: "Now the situation is unknown, it is Liang Shouzuo who arrived in time to take you back from the hands of that swordsman." ”

Zhao Xiao hurriedly asked, "That swordsman with a face escaped?" ”

"I'm going to use the Earth-Splitting Evil Spell to take it down." Zhang Duanjing said expressionlessly: "But this swordsman is protected by the divine sword, and it is difficult to invade and prohibit the law, so he has escaped." ”

Zhao Xiao didn't dare to show it on his face, but his heart was wide. The method of splitting the earth and locking the evil is that Zhang Duanjing based on the techniques of his predecessors such as splitting the earth to summon springs and setting up a ban on demons, etc., to integrate and create, and the work of collecting demons and evil is remarkable.

The fact that the swordsman was able to escape from the shackles shows that the sword is not only unmatched, but also enables the swordsman himself to run rampant. It's no wonder that the three elders of Chiyun will let the swordsman kill the big snake and save the emergency.

"When I was healing you, I found that your hundred veins of true qi were condensed and refined, and you had the ability to refine the marrow and change the bones." Zhang Duanjing turned around and said: "This is not true, but it seems to be the way of Chongxuan Pavilion Immortal Bone Han and Jiejie Nazhen." ”

Zhao Xiao's eyes couldn't hide his shame, but he didn't dare to hide it: "I cultivated what Liang Guoshi sent." I was wrong, it shouldn't be. ”

Zhang Duanjing closed his eyes and said: "I don't blame, I just cultivate other family methods, this matter is related to my life, and it should be explained to me." Otherwise, if you deviate in the middle of your cultivation, who can solve it? ”

Zhao Huang thought back afterwards, and also felt that he was a little arrogant, and his cultivation completely relied on Lingxiao's guidance, and he had forgotten that his teacher Zhang Duanjing was the one who laid the foundation for his cultivation.

"Shouldn't I practice the Chongxuan Pavilion Immortal Method?" Zhao Xiao asked cautiously.

Zhang Duanjing said: "Chongxuan Pavilion is the authentic inheritance of the Immortal Family, and the magic passed on is profound and subtle, I know that you yearn for it." But you should understand that the immortal law is precious and cannot be passed on lightly, and Liang Tao must have his own plans to pass on your immortal law. ”

Zhao Xiao pondered for a moment and said, "Teacher, I learned about something recently. After Liang Guoshi seized all the blessed caves in the country in his early years, he cast many cave sky cloud seals, intending to deduce the number of earth veins and qi and cultivate the true spirit of the earth.

In the past, I set up mandalas in several counties in the south and practiced the law to collect the plague, and it was only by relying on the caves and clouds and seals he set up in various places that I could mobilize the qi of heaven and earth. And in order to guard against the Southern Earth Demon God, I also borrowed the Nine Heavens Cloud Platform, but this move was taken by him. ”

Zhang Duanjing's expression was solemn, and he closed his eyes and pondered.

Zhao Xiao continued: "I suspect that if Liang Guoshi wants to create a human dao country, he will be in charge of the heaven and earth qi alone.

It is necessary to open another law, and it is absolutely impossible to follow the old discipline left by the celebrant of the Tianxia Dynasty. ”

"Throw the talisman into the ground, usurp the number of qi, even if the talisman is transformed into a true spirit that cultivates the earth, it will be his servant Liang Tao." Zhang Duanjing said: "And you practiced the Chongxuan Pavilion Immortal Method, transformed the Dao Foundation, and borrowed the Nine Heavens Cloud Platform Method, which actually helped Liang Tao to redefine the law. ”

Zhao Xiao couldn't cry or laugh: "Where did I come from this ability to redefine the law?" But I use the foundation of the immortal law of the Chongxuan Pavilion to practice the law, I am afraid that it will shake the old discipline and law. ”

"Break and then stand, Liang Tao's move is to test you to the depth of the law." Zhang Duanjing said: "Although the discipline and law of the Tianxia Dynasty have long been decayed, but the old and new laws are grinding, and it should be extremely dangerous when you practice the law. ”

Zhang Duanjing also studied deeply on the way to the rituals and rituals, and immediately judged the key points.

Zhao Xiao had no choice but to say: "I don't remember the experience when I practiced the Fa to collect the plague, and I still heard other people relay it later. I turned the star back on the altar, but I didn't know it myself. ”

Zhang Duanjing's expression was serious, and this situation seemed to be beyond his expectations.

"Later......" Zhao Xiao thought about it and decided to confess to the teacher: "I was suddenly awakened by my grandfather from ignorance, as if I also saw the praise officials of the Tianxia Dynasty. In his grandfather's words, he mentioned that the emperor was in decline and the discipline was broken, so he should make up for the sky with his body...... Teacher, do you know what this means? ”

Zhang Duanjing thought for a long time before saying, "You have to remember that what you see in a trance may not be true. If you are lucky enough to see the past of the deceased, it is either because of the burden of blood relatives, the subtle qi is involved, or the spirit is dim, and the mind is illusionary and mistaken. What's more, external evil is at work and demagoguery. None of these things should be indulged in. ”

Zhao Xiao was awakened by these words, and he seemed to have dreamed of what happened before his father went to Mirage Valley. But he had never had that experience, how could he dream about it for no reason?

"I remember." Zhao Xiao nodded, now he was in a restless mood and needed the teacher's guidance very much.

"Do you complain that the teacher didn't come to help in time?" Zhang Duanjing suddenly asked, "If I hadn't been led away by Wu Zhen, I might have been able to save many people." ”

"How can I blame the teacher?" Zhao Xiao shook his head and said, "I just feel that I am not capable enough, but I am greedy a lot. ”

Zhang Duanjing looked away and sighed softly: "When I learned of your father's death, I was just like you. ”

Zhao Xiao was slightly moved, and Zhang Duanjing said: "It's just that in life, who is omnipotent?" Don't regret it. ”

"I see." Zhao Huang engraved the teacher's teachings word by word into his heart.

"It's not dawn, you go ahead and rest first." Zhang Duanjing got up and said, "I will continue to stay in Pujia Pass, and you will deal with official business when you are well injured." ”

Seeing the teacher leave, Zhao Xiao's grief and regret in his heart had eased a lot, and then he heard Lingxiao say: "Teaching the law to the disciples, the first thing is to know the mind, and then you know how to start." For this alone, I'm not as good as Zhang Duanjing. ”

Zhao Xiao never expected that with Lingxiao's temperament, he would actually say such a thing.

"Not really." Zhao Xiao said: "In the past, I often took the words of the teacher as a deaf ear, and some things I didn't understand until today. ”

"In terms of cultivation, Zhang Duanjing is not as good as Liang Tao, but he takes great pains and doesn't want you to get involved in this chaos." Ling Xiao said.

"I understand." Zhao Xiao turned over and buried his face in the crook of his arm: "But I'm already deep in it, and I can only go down step by step." ”

……

When Zhao Huang reappeared to deal with official business, nearly a month had passed since the Battle of Pujia Pass.

Due to the beheading of the Great Snake Candle and the destruction of the Ten Witches of Fengfang, the Wukui army won a series of victories on the front line, capturing many cities of the Jiuli Kingdom in one fell swoop.

However, General Wei did not force the army to continue the offensive, first, the newly conquered territory urgently needed to appease the people and manage government affairs, and second, Huaxu was unable to recruit more soldiers, and the expansion of territory was not endless.

Moreover, the sudden change in Pujia Pass, and the reappearance of the swordsman in the face of the swordsman made a lot of discussions in the court for a while, and various reasons were brought into play, so that General Wei stopped in the area of Wuluo Town and formed a confrontation with the remnants of the Jiuli Kingdom.

"At present, the most important thing is to organize households and establish counties in the newly occupied land south of Pujia Pass." Zhao Huang used his pen like a fly, and said to the military officials below: "I have written to the lord of the country, and I will get an answer in a few days." In the meantime, you must restrain your soldiers and do not plunder. The food has been raised, and you will soon set off with the baggage convoy. ”

The military officer bowed down and said yes, took the document and retreated, and another soldier came to report: "Zhao Changshi, Jiang Ru of Chongxuan Pavilion asks to see." ”

Zhao Xiao paused and signaled for permission.

"Zhao Xiao, are you okay?" Jiang Ru asked eagerly as soon as she came.

"I'm mostly healed from my injuries." Zhao Xiao's face was slightly gloomy: "But many soldiers and people unfortunately died, even He Dangguan ......."

Jiang Ru soothed: "The battlefield is full of dangers, you have done your best, don't blame yourself." ”

Zhao Xiao smiled reluctantly and asked, "Why are you here?" ”

"I heard about Pujiaguan, and I'm worried that you're seriously injured." Jiang Ru held a wooden box: "I kept this Shenke Immortal Fruit for uselessness, so I specially sent it to you." ”

"Why are you doing this?" Zhao Xiao sighed, he saw that Jiang Ru's face was full of concern, no matter how stupid he was, he understood the other party's intentions.

Jiang Ru shook his head: "I came this time, there is another important matter, the ministers of the DPRK and the Central People's Republic of China have written to quit the army......

"Expected." Zhao Xiao put down his pen: "Although this war is short, it costs a lot of money and food. And the current results are rich enough, and it will be difficult for the treasury to continue to fight, and the Jiuli Kingdom will not retreat again and again. Now is the time to pause and consolidate the newly conquered territory. ”

"That's not all." Jiang Ru's expression was complicated: "There are many people in the DPRK who say ...... I'm going to put you in prison for questioning. ”

Zhao Xiao didn't reply immediately, his thoughts changed, and then he smiled helplessly. He knew very well that from Qingyan County to Pujia Pass, he would go all the way and would inevitably incur resentment. Now that the war is about to end, some people think of not rewarding meritorious deeds, but cooking rabbits and dead dogs, and plan to take the opportunity to take revenge.

Jiang Ru saw that Zhao Xiao seemed indifferent, and hurriedly said: "You have to make some preparations as soon as possible, I heard before I came, the lord of the country ordered to summon you back to the Hajj, maybe someone will come in ten days." ”

"Ready? What preparation? Zhao Xiao asked.

"Although you are now sitting in Pujia Pass instead of General Wei, you also have military power, but once you return to the court alone, you will have nothing to rely on." Jiang Ru hurriedly explained: "And some of your actions in Qingyan County and Pujia Pass, if you really want to study them carefully, there are many things that do not conform to the laws and regulations of the imperial court, and the ministers of the court can use this to reproach you." ”

Zhao Xiao saw Jiang Ru's anxious gaze and said: "Your mind is also confused, I am not the kind of ordinary man who is slaughtered without military power, if you want to hold me accountable, I'm afraid it's not so easy." And others don't know the inside story, so it's okay, you should know that not everyone can handle and ask about the guilt now. ”

Zhao Xiao is indeed deeply involved in Liang Tao's layout, but in the same way, his existence cannot be ignored for Liang Tao.

Mr. Huaiming jokingly called Zhao Huang comparable to Liang Tao's own son, because Zhao Huang is related to the great plan of the Taoist country in the world. If someone in the DPRK really wants to take Zhao Xiao, Liang Tao will not sit idly by.

In fact, Zhao Huang can vaguely guess that the so-called secretary of state and China wants to blame Zhao Huang, it is likely that the lord of the country is not worried about his growing authority in the local area, and some people figure out their intentions, so they make such a fuss.

A figure who is the governor of the military and political affairs of several counties, ascending to the altar and practicing the law can cure the plague, and even make the stars turn back, and hit the demon god of the southern soil hard, in the Wukui army, there is a half-division with all the soldiers, and the local officials are the only ones who are respected, and the imperial edict is regarded as nothing, for a long time, is not a country of its own under the rule of this person?

Judging from the fact that the director of the state used Gao Pinggong to guard Pujia Pass and indulged in his abolition of military affairs, Zhao Huang understood that the lord of the country would rather be incompetent than see the local governor too powerful.

It's just that due to the current situation of the two countries' military exchanges, the lord of the country allowed Zhao Huang to act cheaply in wartime. In order to achieve his goal, Zhao Xiao also once exerted the power in his hands to the extreme, and the military, political and financial resources of several southern counties were all in his hands.

This kind of situation is too rare, and if it weren't for General Wei's full trust, it would be impossible for the chief of the army or the secretary of the palace to have such power.

After explaining a little to Jiang Ru, she also understood, and Zhao Xiao said, "No matter what, thank you for coming to inform me of this." ”

Jiang Ru's cheeks were hot, avoiding Zhao Xiao's gaze, she had actually wanted to come to Pujiaguan for a long time, but she was recuperating from her injuries in Dilung Mountain before, and her aunt did not allow her to leave without permission, so she still found an opportunity to plead with Liang Tao before she could come to visit Zhao Xiao.

"You...... Cleared. Jiang Ru looked at Zhao Xiao again, and saw that he was slightly thin, and the mustache on the side of his mouth was not repaired, and he felt inexplicably distressed.

"Busy and busy, how can you not lose weight?" Zhao Xiao said: "If there is really a will to summon me back to the court, it is just right. However, there are still some important things at the moment, and I am not at ease when I hand them over to those who come after me. ”

As soon as Jiang Ru heard this, she sat down in the position of the scribe familiarly, and asked with a smile: "I don't know what the Marquis of Zhenming commands?" ”

Seeing her like this, Zhao Xiao couldn't refuse: "In the first battle of Pujiaguan, the soldiers and civilians in the city suffered heavy casualties, so they should be compassionate and compensatory." I have prepared a sum of money in advance, which I will use to give to the deceased. Now it is distributed to the families of the deceased one by one according to the military register. ”

Jiang Ruyun kept writing, Zhao Xiao knocked on his forehead and continued: "The matter of relief and bereavement must be done immediately, according to the way I previously distributed military salaries and winter clothes in public, first, to avoid impostoring, and second, to ...... Let the soldiers return to their hometowns with the pension money and bones of the fallen villagers. ”

"Anything else?" Jiang Ru saw that Zhao Xiao was depressed, and he hurriedly asked after reading the book, so as not to let him linger.

"Many of the soldiers and people in the city have lost their entire families, and although they have been buried a little, there is no one to sacrifice." Zhao Xiao said: "When this kind of thing happens, I have an unshirkable responsibility, and I plan to practice Dharma refining and set up shrines and sacrifices for them. ”

Jiang Ru reminded: "I am afraid that the establishment of a shrine still needs to be approved by the imperial court, otherwise it will be obscenity." Moreover, the sacrifices of the shrines have always been people who have made great contributions, and ordinary soldiers and ordinary people may not be enough to set up shrines to receive feasts. ”

Zhao Huang was aggrieved, he suddenly thought of the thousands of convict soldiers, volunteered to come to the rescue of him, and stood up regardless of the danger, but finally died tragically by the big snake and the candle, and almost no one remembered them after his death.

"Set up an ancestral hall...... It's really inappropriate. Zhao Xiao sighed, so he had to turn around and say: "Also, those convicts are temporarily recruited to fight, and their crimes can be reduced by one degree according to the law." ”

Jiang Ruyan said: "It's up to you to do this, I'm afraid it will attract criticism...... In this way, if you really want to fight for a reduction in their crimes, you might as well ask General Wei to write on your behalf, and collect these prisoners into the Guancheng garrison, so that they can settle down on the spot and take the town of Shibian. How is it? ”

"You're right, just do what you say." Zhao Xiao had no choice but to nod.