"The teacher expected Fang Yuanzi to come to pick him up?"

Looking at the surging river, in the distance, the people were putting a cable on the cargo ship and pulling it into the river so that it could set sail again. And Zhao Xiao and Zhang Duanjing stood by the river and talked about the fight.

Zhang Duanjing said: "You open the altar to patrol the realm, I have been secretly paying attention. Although there will be no strong and evil such as the big snake and the dark candle in Huaxu now, it is not that there is no trace of evil. Didn't you just release a big demon before? ”

"The teacher is talking about Cangyan Gong?" Zhao Xiao said: "I don't think he is evil, not to mention the forbidden seal imposed on him by Qingya Zhenjun will be lifted by itself in a few years, and I will just do it easily."

Zhang Duanjing asked: "If you hold the forbidden talisman edict on the table, Qingya Zhenjun will directly lift the seal?"

Zhao Xiao thought for a while, and then said: "Anyway, I am based on the "Nine Heavens Purple Wendan Chapter", as for what Qingya Zhenjun thinks, or whether Qingya Zhenjun is in charge, I don't know."

Zhang Duanjing was not surprised, and asked, "Do you think that the Qingya Wonderland is now controlled by others?"

"That's what you guessed, teacher, I didn't say anything." Zhao Xiao leaned down and squatted down, using his fingers as a pen on the mud of the river beach, and drew a soul-shifting talisman.

This talisman can collect the wandering souls in the world and attach them to the straw puppets, which is not a serious spell. There are many warlocks who use this technique on mortals, making the other party's soul uneasy and full of evil spirits, and then they come to the door to treat them in the manner of immortals, but they are actually blackmailing.

"The dove occupies the magpie's nest and moves to the house?" Zhang Duanjing saw a trace of subtlety from this talisman, which can be regarded as a spiritual relationship between master and apprentice.

"Takeaway, well, that's a more apt statement." Zhao Xiao said with a smile: "Seize people's houses and usurp the throne."

"That's exactly what I expected." Zhang Duanjing was silent and then asked, "Where did the owner of the house go?"

"According to the nurse, the owner was killed by robbers who broke into the house, and many family members suffered misfortune, and most of the whole house was burned." Zhao Xiao waved his hand to erase the spell on the ground: "As a result, a distant relative of the side branch suddenly came and took up the rest of the family business." Others don't know, and they think the original owner has always been there. ”

"Robbers? Good and decent, where did the robbers come from? ”

Zhao Huang said: "There is a sky outside the sky, maybe it was attracted by others."

"Be careful." Zhang Duanjing immediately interrupted, and a circle of ripples spread out in front of him.

The reason why the conversation between the master and apprentice is like a riddle is because the matter involves immortals, and they cannot be easily named. If there is a call by name, the other party may immediately feel it.

Now Liang Tao's body is cultivated to connect the cave sky and the earth veins below, and his popularity is even more intertwined with Hua Xu Kingdom. It's hard for others to say that Zhao Xiao is too deeply involved with him, because of the inheritance of the law lineage, once Zhao Xiao talks about Liang Tao, I am afraid that it will immediately arouse his awareness.

Even if Liang Tao can't keep an eye on Zhao Xiao all the time, it is not appropriate to take it lightly, even if Zhang Duanjing has set up a ban around him to isolate spells and ghosts from prying eyes, but who dares to guarantee that he can hide from Liang Tao now? This forced the master and apprentice to be careful and vigilant in their actions and words, and only after thinking about it could they speak.

As for the Outer Heaven Evil God who attacked the Blue Cliff Immortal Realm, Zhao Xiao didn't know his origin, so it was not easy to judge lightly, and it was not his turn to deal with it anyway.

"One more thing." Zhao Xiao looked to the west: "Youxiong sent people from the Jingzong Sect this time, I'm afraid it is not simply to buy silk fabrics, but to use this to collude with the powerful clans in Huaxu, make the annexation of the country even worse, and try to provoke a popular uprising." Of course, it is estimated that things like spying on military intelligence are also indispensable. ”

"I will report this matter to the lord of the country and step up preparations for investigation in various places." Zhang Duan nodded, he saw Zhao Xiao's contemplative face, and asked, "What are you afraid of?"

"Just now Fang Yuanzi said that I will do whatever it takes to achieve my goal, and I will not leave a way out." Zhao Xiao said: "He may want to take the opportunity to shake my Dao heart, but what he said is not unreasonable."

"Now you have no way out." Zhang Duanjing looked at the waves of the river and said, "I don't have either."

……

"What? Wang Zhongding is dead? ”

Xingluo County Mansion, Luo Xixian, who heard the news, was very shocked, and immediately asked the little official who came to report: "What's going on?" I heard that Zhao Huang opened an altar in Shangling County to patrol the territory, could it be that he did it? ”

The little official replied: "It is true that Marquis Zhenming took the initiative to lead troops to attack the manor of the Chiyang Wang family, but the specific situation is not clear. As for Wang Zhongding, it is rumored that he hanged himself. ”

Luo Xixian's expression was dark, and the little official said: "Lord County Guard, Marquis Zhenming has sent someone to spread the word, saying that he will arrive in Xingluo County in the near future, and ask Lord County Shou to assist in arranging various matters in the mandala."

"I see, you go down."

Luo Xixian concealed the change in his expression, and when the little official left, Xin Shunying turned out of the back hall and said: "I didn't expect that our junior brother Zhao is becoming more and more powerful, Wang Zhongding said that he would die, and the Wang clan of Chiyang did not dare to resist."

"The lord of the country is just using him to flatten the domestic power, not really a high power." Luo Xixian said unhappily.

Xin Shunying shook his head lightly: "If Senior Brother Zhao is still as benevolent and cowardly as in the past, even if the lord of the country gives him high power, he still can't afford it." Wang Zhongding, you and I have dealt with this person, although there is a side of gentlemen, but the cultivation of mana can be called top-notch among the younger generation of Chongxuan Pavilion. If Liang Guoshi hadn't insisted on promoting Liang Shuo, maybe it would have been Wang Zhongding who came to Xingluo County. ”

"Are you saying that Wang Zhongding did not commit suicide?" Luo Xixian asked.

"How is that possible?" Xin Shunying sat down and said, "It's not good, it's Senior Brother Zhao who directly killed Wang Zhongding." It's just that this kind of news is spreading, I'm afraid it's inappropriate, so it was renamed Wang Zhongding hanged himself. ”

Luo Xixian, who heard this, was extremely reluctant, how could Zhao Xiao, who was only a promise, become like this? In the face of the immortal disciples of the Chongxuan Pavilion, they can actually kill them mercilessly?

Zhao ...... What is he going to do when he opens the altar to patrol the realm? Luo Xixian asked.

"Arrange mandalas in various parts of Huaxu Kingdom to prepare for future wars." Xin Shunying said: "Didn't the imperial edict come a long time ago? Xingluo County is the easiest to think of, in order to deal with the divine sword, Zhao Xuedi has already arranged many mandalas here. After the rebellion, the local people were grateful and took care of most of the mandalas. When Brother Zhao comes, it will be repaired a little. ”

"That's not what I'm asking." Luo Xixian folded his fingers and popped out a forbidden charm, and held his breath: "I'm asking if there are any ulterior secrets in arranging mandalas in various parts of Huaxu Kingdom?" Did you and your father foresee anything? ”

Xin Shunying's expression was solemn, and when the candidate opened his mouth to talk about the future, he often needed to be 120,000 cautious, because once some things were said, they would make the situation evolve into an even more unpredictable situation, so that it could not be calculated.

Therefore, some clever astronists in the Tianxia Dynasty were almost speechless in their old age, or said some ambiguous clichés. Because they understand that some things are said in vain, and if they don't do it well, they will bring trouble to themselves.

Xin Shunying herself had a personal experience, she was self-righteous at the beginning, thinking that she could consolidate Luo Xixian's position, but in the end, she pushed Zhao Xiao far away. I don't know that this move is not to let Zhao Xiao face the wind and rain alone, but in turn to make him.

As for the consequence, it is to completely sever the old relationship between Luo Xixian and Xin Shunying and Zhao Xiao, and lose a powerful ally in the court.

Although Da Sima successfully served as Pujiaguan, Zhao Huang did make a contribution in this, but it was more like the last foil before breaking off friendship. Compared with Zhao Xiao, who is now patrolling the altar and leveling the heroes, it is not commendable.

"What Zhao Xiao is doing right now is not just opening the altar and patrolling the realm." Xin Shunying said: "He is also responsible for revising the laws and rituals, and writing to the lord of the country to set up a science selection, and so on, once all these things are done, Zhao Huang does not have the name of a national teacher, but has the reality of a national teacher."

"." Luo Xixian sneered twice: "Liang Guoshi's cultivation is far from being comparable to Zhao Xiao."

"What if you count the work of ritual and ritual work?" Xin Shunying asked rhetorically: "The star is reversed, and there is no doubt that it is so powerful. Moreover, compared with Liang Guoshi's domineering position, Zhao Huang planned the code system for the country, so he naturally deserves the name of the national teacher.

Not to mention the establishment of the system of setting up a science and electing scholars, Zhao Xiao himself is the first person in Huaxu State to study rituals, and there will be countless people who will study under him in the future, and it may far exceed any museum today! ”

"Do you think this can really happen?" Luo Xixian asked.

Xin Shunying explained: "The biggest benefit from the establishment of science selection is not Zhao Xuedi. As long as the rules and regulations are clearly defined, even if there is no Zhao Xuedi, this matter can still be implemented, and many people from poor backgrounds and excellent character and learning can also get the opportunity to be promoted.

I even think that the establishment of a subject selection does not even have to be limited to the magic and rituals, and the legal documents, current policy theories, accounting books, etc., can be set up in the scientific examination school. What's more, martial arts bow horses are also tested.

I think you can take this opportunity to study, Senior Brother Zhao is obsessed with scientific rituals and rituals, and he may not be able to cover everything. And you stated to Your Majesty that the selection of subjects should open up categories and recruit talents for the imperial court, so as not to regret the loss of pearls in the sea. ”

Luo Xixian was interested when he heard this, but then said: "Liang Guoshi can't tolerate this."

Xin Shunying shook her head: "Anyone in Chongxuan Pavilion can be an arrogant fool and a madman, but Liang Guoshi will not." Once the system of setting up a subject selection is implemented, the Chongxuan Pavilion will also benefit greatly, and because of its profound heritage, it will not be comparable to the children of the poor from the beginning. I even doubt ......"

"Suspect what?"

Xin Shunying suddenly thought of a possibility, but immediately felt a little uneasy in her heart, and after thinking about it again, she still chose to say to her husband: "I just think that Liang Guoshi's retreat at this time seems to be a bit of a coincidence, as if he made a special trip to give Zhao Xuedi a chance to make a big show."

"!" Luo Xixian waved his hand: "Zhao Xiao followed Liang Guoshi to set up the mandala to deal with the rebel party sword, and almost died. Moreover, Zhao Huang was born in Huaiying Pavilion, and it was impossible for Liang Guoshi to trust him. Besides...... Back then, Liang Guoshi led the flood to wipe out the army of Youxiong and killed Zhao Xiao's father who acted as a bait, and the two of them did not share the sky! ”

Xin Shunying also felt that her idea was a little ridiculous, when she was in Xingluo County, she saw that Zhao Huang was secretly calculating, so that the immortal general Hengbi was out of Liang Shuo's control and became a city emperor, this kind of person didn't look like he would collude with Liang Guoshi.

"As for the true intention of this altar patrol...... Xin Shunying pondered for a long time: "If you want me to say, it is false that Senior Brother Zhao has no selfish intentions, as the successor of the Tianxia Dynasty Praise Official, he attaches more importance to his inheritance than anyone else." He may have hoped to revive the line of praise officials in Huaxu. ”

"It's also the inheritance of the Tianxia Dynasty, do you think this matter can be done?" Luo Xixian asked.

Xin Shunying sighed lightly: "The waiting master is different from the praise officer, even in the Tianxia Dynasty, the number of waiting teachers is very rare, and the praise officer can reach 10,000 at most."

"10,000?!" Luo Xi sat up straight.

"Of course, these tens of thousands of praise officials are not all cultivated by Senior Brother Zhao." Xin Shunying said: "Many of the celebrants are only familiar with one or two Dharma matters, and they will be used for the rest of their lives. The vast majority of them are only in local shrines and sacrificial places, scattered all over Kunlun Continent, and there are no great achievements, and there is no lack of indiscriminate people. ”

Luo Xixian nodded slightly, and Xin Shunying continued: "But in my opinion, even if Senior Brother Zhao can really revive the praise officer, it will definitely not be the same as in the past. Huaxu only had the eastern soil of Kunlun Continent, and many advanced and profound magic things were not in the imperial capital, and they ruled the Quartet, so they could not be performed at all.

Unless Senior Brother Zhao changes the foundation of the Praise Official, but if even the foundation is changed, is it still a Praise Official? What's more, the Tianxia Dynasty Praise Officials pay attention to establishing their hearts for heaven and earth and their lives for the people, and now Your Majesty ......"

Luo Xixian asked, "Do you think Your Majesty is not virtuous enough?"

Xin Shunying smiled: "I don't care too much, I'm afraid that Senior Brother Zhao may not be able to accept it."

"He is now in a high position, if he can't accept it, why should he go to work?" Luo Xixian waved his hand: "You don't know enough about Zhao Xiao, his arrogance is all pretended, but whenever there is a tangible benefit, his true nature will be revealed." Similarly, if there is a danger of death, he will not hesitate to give in and compromise. Zhao Xiao is now nothing more than a diligent cultivator, his power is high, and there are not many people who can threaten him, so he is so rampant. ”

Xin Shunying did not agree with this, but she felt that it was precisely the weakness of the past that suppressed Zhao Xiao's noble nature and forced him to be humble and humble. Only when it comes to the things that he is good at in magic and scientific instruments, can he see Zhao Xiao's true face.

Today's Zhao Huang is closer to the praise official of the Tianxia Dynasty, and he is no longer tolerant of traitors and demons. When Wang Zhongding's scum meets Zhao Huang, he is doomed to a dead end.

His father once told Xin Shunying that the current lord of the country does not fully trust Zhao Xiao, and allowing him to open the altar to patrol the realm and compile rituals is more out of the need to check and balance the Chongxuan Pavilion.

With Xin Shunying's understanding of Zhao Xiao, it is impossible for her, a junior, not to know these conditions, and whether Liang Guoshi rises or falls in the future, the lord of the country does not need to deliberately check and balance, but may not be able to tolerate Zhao Xiao. But he is still facing the difficulties, has he put life and death out of the way?