The next day, the snow was still falling.

Inside the Royal Palace, in the Imperial Garden.

Emperor Qin Shang stood in the Tingyu Pavilion and smiled at the koi playing in the lake. From time to time, the palm of the hand moves slightly, and the koi fish in the lake dance with it.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lu Cheng asks to see you. ”

A guard knelt on one knee and saluted Emperor Qin Shang.

Emperor Qin Shang didn't look back and said, "Let him come in." ”

After a while, an old man in white walked in.

He looked to be over the age of six, with a head full of green silk and gray hair. The clothes are plain clothes, not luxurious. The wide cuffs almost cover the hands, a jade belt around the waist, and a pair of cloth boots under the feet, which looks energetic. He is the famous cloth prime minister of Wu'an State, Lu Qinghou.

Walking quickly to the front of the pavilion, Prime Minister Lu Cheng knelt on his knees and made a pilgrimage salute.

"Weichen, I've seen Your Majesty!"

Emperor Qin Shang turned his head at this time, looked at Prime Minister Lu Cheng and said, "You are here, sit down." ”

"Thank you!"

Prime Minister Lü Cheng saluted again, got up and sat opposite the Emperor of Qin Shang.

On the table, the tea had already been set up, and Prime Minister Lu Cheng was extremely skillful in pouring a full cup for Emperor Qin Shang.

"Dare to ask Your Majesty, what is the matter with summoning the ministers today?"

"It's nothing, I'm a little idle, so I want to talk to someone. You also know that the Manchu Dynasty is civil and military, and you are very knowledgeable. That's why I'm going to talk to you. Lu Qing, what's new lately?"

Emperor Qin Shang took a sip of tea and asked with a smile.

Lu Chengxiang thought for a while and said, "It's not a big deal. Some time ago, the Holy Maiden of the Northern God Kingdom came out of the Heavenly Pavilion, and it is said that it is now Tiangang's cultivation. ”

Emperor Qin Shang nodded and said, "I have also heard about this. The Heavenly Pavilion of the Northern God Kingdom has produced another generation of saints who walk the world, and it is estimated that it is also for the competition of all the countries. But I think that the saint girl can't get any good ranking, and every time the saint comes out of the cabinet, it is very heavy. Each time, it didn't take long for him to die outside, and this time it was almost eighty percent. ”

Prime Minister Lu Cheng smiled: "What His Majesty said is extremely true. The exercises practiced by the Heavenly Pavilion of the Northern Divine Kingdom are the exercises of seeking the destiny of heaven. But how can the destiny of heaven be so easy to find, if you can't find it, you will die naturally. Well, there is also the Xiliang Beast Country, it is said that a son has entered the Beast Saint Law Eye and has been accepted as a disciple, and it seems that he will be out of the customs this year. ”

Emperor Qin Shang was shocked: "Oh, Beast Saint disciple, that must be extraordinary. Could it be that this time, the Xiliang Beast Kingdom also plans to become famous in one fell swoop in the Wanfang Nations Competition?"

Prime Minister Lu Cheng smiled: "They think so. But whether it can be done or not is not up to them. I'm afraid that even the Beast Saint himself is not sure that he will be able to teach the apprentice who is famous all over the world. ”

Emperor Qin Shang nodded slightly, and then sighed again: "Alas. Isn't there anyone who can handle Wu'an? It's a pity, my two sons are not angry, and I'm afraid I won't be able to get out of Wu'an for the rest of my life. If they are to be more angry, I will cultivate them with the strength of the whole country. It would be great if my Qin family could produce another extreme powerhouse. ”

Prime Minister Lu Cheng smiled and said: "Your Majesty doesn't need to be melancholy, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Second Highness are still young, and they still have a lot of time to practice in the future." The two highnesses are both born with a hundred veins, and they have talents. As long as they can understand the importance of coming over and cultivating. They will soar into the sky and cultivate for thousands of miles. ”

Emperor Qin Shang waved his hand and said, "Lu Qing, you are just giving me relief." What virtues my two sons have, I know very well in my heart, and there are also very many numbers, let's talk about something else. You look at this selection, who is likely to win. ”

Prime Minister Lu Cheng thought for a while and said, "The elite of the top ten families, the chief of the Martial Saint Academy, and the top ten martial artists in the national list. It must have been chosen from among these people. Personally, I think that in the selection of the spring next year, the elites of the ten major families may win in the end. It is said that the elite children of the Heavenly Family, the Tantai Family, and the Shui Family are especially outstanding in this generation. For example, the Tianqing Yang of the Heavenly Family is about to enter the Tiangang Realm. When he comes down from the martial realm, he should be completely in Tiangang. Let them represent Wu Anguo in the Wanfang Nations Competition, even if they can't get a good ranking, at least they won't be ashamed. ”

Emperor Qin Shang pondered for a moment and said, "Then isn't there any other folk martial artist who stands out?"

Prime Minister Lu chuckled and said, "Your Majesty." The possibility of a strong person from the people is too low. If nothing else, let's just talk about cultivation resources. In the entire Wu'an, where is the power of heaven and earth stronger than the upper capital, and where is the top ten families and the imperial city in the capital. If you talk about cultivating elsewhere, it is a point of cultivation and a point of gain. In the capital, it is a point of cultivation, and it is a very reward, and in the secret realm of the ten major families, it is even more rewarding. This gap is just too big. It's too big to make up for with talent. ”

Emperor Qin Shang nodded and smiled, "That's true. But you know, there is a fate in this world!"

Prime Minister Lu Cheng said: "It's an organic fate. But whoever achieves great things must have great opportunities. However, Your Majesty, how much chance does it take to smooth out these gaps? Not only does he have to keep up with his cultivation, but he also has to keep up with the exercises, and even more so with the elixir. The minister thought that unless he worshiped the Almighty, it was impossible. And Wu Anguo's powerful people are only a handful. That's it, nine out of ten of their disciples have been registered by His Majesty. ”

Emperor Qin Shang shook his head and said, "After all, there are still fish that slip through the net." ”

At this time, Prime Minister Lu Cheng finally heard something wrong from the tone of Emperor Qin Shang.

"Your Majesty seems to be referring to something?"

Emperor Qin Shang smiled: "It's a finger." Recently, some rumors in the city have reached my ears. Something very interesting, a very interesting kid. ”

Speaking of this, Emperor Qin Shang paused for a moment, and then said: "Lu Qing, this year's New Year's Festival, it is better not to hold it in the palace. You and I, the monarch and the minister, how about going to the market to see how the people celebrate the New Year. ”

Prime Minister Lu Cheng's expression moved slightly, and he bowed down and said: "It's Your Majesty, and the old minister is willing to pay a private visit with His Majesty." ”

Emperor Qin Shang nodded with a smile and waved his hand lightly, signaling that Prime Minister Lu Cheng could leave.

Prime Minister Lu Cheng got up to say goodbye, frowning all the way.

As soon as he got out of the palace gate and got into the carriage, Prime Minister Lu Cheng asked the housekeeper beside him softly: "Wang Quan, has there been any young martial artist in the city who has been very up-and-coming recently?"

As soon as the housekeeper heard Prime Minister Lu Cheng's words, he smiled and said, "Master, you are talking about the Donghua swordsman Lu Fan." He's been the most aggressive lately. That's the first battle of the eight masters, and then provoke the prince, the cow can't do it, but it is estimated that he is happy enough. ”

Prime Minister Lu Cheng smiled and said, "Oh? There is also this matter, you can tell me in detail." ”

The housekeeper immediately told Prime Minister Lu Cheng about what he had heard recently. Including Lu Fan's friendship with the evil prince, the single-handedness of the eight masters, the appointment of the war year, and the recent news that the Second Highness was going to kill Lu Fan, all of them were told to Prime Minister Lu Cheng.

Prime Minister Lu nodded while listening, and after listening to it all, he laughed and said: "This Lu Fan is interesting, interesting, not particularly stupid, or very smart!"

The housekeeper was puzzled and said: "Prime Minister, he has offended the two highnesses, how can he be smart." ”

Prime Minister Lu Cheng said with a smile: "You don't understand, after you go back, check all the information of Lu Fan and put it in my study." ”

The butler bowed down and should be.

Prime Minister Lu Cheng sat in the carriage with a smile on his face.

"Lu Fan! Well, do you have a master behind you? Or are you a smart person yourself? I really want to see you!"