It didn't take much effort for Long Qingping to defeat seven or eight big men. If it weren't for Chen Ao's repeated advice, she could have solved the battle more easily.

Ning Xuanchen ran off the stage in a gloomy manner and got into the crowd. Presumably, he will never appear in public again in his lifetime. Finally, Kou Zhun Cao Yi and the others must never admit that they once knew such a character in their lives.

A contest ended with laughter and laughter from the crowd. Chen Ao beckoned from Long Qingping, summoned her back, and bowed his hand to everyone, making a four-way gesture. His face was full of red light, and he smiled happily, and said, "Accept and promise, who else wants to give me advice? After all, she is a little girl, and her shot will not be too heavy. ”

Everyone laughed, as if Chen Ao had won the battle just now. In fact, there may not be no martial arts in the crowd that can compare to Long Qingping. It's just that most of these people are highly respected figures, and they naturally lose their identity by doing something with a little girl for no reason. Besides, Long Qingping is so young, there will definitely be improvement in the future. It would be unwise to make a feud with such a person. So everyone accepted the current result, and they didn't hear Chen Ao's words that got carried away.

Zhao Heng laughed and said, "Chen Ao, this friend of yours is really good, not much better than my inner guards!"

Chen Ao bowed down and smiled: "Your Majesty has won the award." As he spoke, he peeked at Cao Yi and the others. Seeing the three of them sitting together, their faces were generally blue. Obviously, he didn't expect the trap he deliberately set, so he gently and skillfully avoided it.

Zhao Heng touched the beard on his lips and said with a smile: "Chen Ao, you, the leader of the Martial Arts Alliance, really have some skills, and you can actually envelop such a master by your side." ”

Chen Ao frowned slightly, and heard a trace of displeasure in Zhao Heng's words. He thought to himself, could it be that Long Qingping's martial arts were too strong, which caused Zhao Heng's jealousy? He is the Ninety-Five, and he should know that no matter how strong a person's force is, he can't defeat thousands of troops. That day, Long Qingping broke into the palace, and although the forbidden army couldn't hurt her, it was impossible for her to break through the encirclement. Then what Zhao Heng is really afraid of should be me. I am now not only an official of the imperial court, but also the so-called leader of the martial arts alliance, and my status is not low. If all your subordinates are such masters, it will become a huge threat!

Thinking of this, Chen Ao hurriedly said: "Actually, Weichen was panicked just now. This little dragon girl is not my subordinate, but a friend I made on the rivers and lakes not long ago. Miss Xiaolong is doing well today, Weichen has the courage to ask His Majesty for a reward, and asks Your Majesty for permission!"

Zhao Heng smiled slightly, obviously understanding what Chen Ao meant. Chen Ao deliberately emphasized that Long Qingping was just his friend, that is, to tell Zhao Heng that his relationship with Long Qingping was not so close, and at the critical moment, Long Qingping might not help him.

As for the reward, Long Qingping performed well, so he naturally wanted to be rewarded. But whether the person who rewarded was Chen Ao or Zhao Heng, there was a big difference. Chen Ao asked Zhao Heng for a reward, which was a small trick, aiming to show Zhao Heng that he had no intention of forming a gang or forming a gang.

After such a long time of experience and intrigue on the rivers and lakes, Chen Ao is familiar with these methods. Even a powerful minister like Kou Zhun couldn't help but marvel at his eyesight.

Zhao Heng really dispelled his doubts, looked at Long Qingping's innocent and ignorant face, and then looked at the martial arts people sitting around the high platform, pondered for a moment, and said: "Since today is a martial arts conference, it is natural to use martial arts to talk about heroes." The dragon woman's martial arts are strong, of course I want to reward them. Dragon girl, what do you want?"

Long Qingping shook her head in a daze and said, "I, I haven't thought about it......"

Chen Ao laughed and said, "You don't have anything you want?"

Long Qingping shook her head again and said, "I don't lack anything!"

Zhao Heng couldn't help but laugh at her simplicity, and said, "Dragon Girl Wulin Strange Girl, naturally she doesn't look down on vulgar etiquette. Why don't you do this, Miss Dragon, if you don't dislike it, I will accept you as a righteous daughter and make you the lord of Qingping County?"

Long Qingping didn't feel too happy, but Chen Ao was overjoyed, thinking that he had soaked the emperor's niece and was good friends with the emperor's goddaughter. Lao Tzu's position is stable! Hmph, what Kou Zhun and Cao Yi want to kill Lao Tzu?

He hurriedly pulled Long Qingping's sleeve and said, "Don't thank you yet!"

Long Qingapple listened to Chen Ao's words even more, and hurriedly bowed to Zhao Heng to thank him. Zhao Heng laughed, and the courtiers and the heads of various gangs and factions next to him naturally wanted to congratulate Zhao Heng.

Zhao Heng said again: "Chen Ao, you are now an official of the imperial court, and you will have more affairs in the future." You, the leader of the Martial Arts Alliance, I'm afraid you won't be able to perform your duties properly!"

Chen Ao snorted, and then listened to Zhao Heng continue: "It's better to be like this, I will appoint the Lord of Qingping County as your great protector and take charge of the world's martial arts on your behalf, how about it?"

Chen Ao was taken aback, it was a little incredible. I didn't expect Zhao Heng to be so generous, and he actually gave Long Qingping such a big power.

Not only Chen Ao was surprised, but also the important ministers of the court and the martial arts heroes were extremely surprised. Long Qingping was also at a loss, as if she didn't know what was going on.

Kou Zhun immediately came out of the queue and said, "Your Majesty can't ......"

Before he finished speaking, Zhao Heng waved his hand and said, "Aiqing, you have also seen that the Qingping County Lord is strong in martial arts, why not? Aren't all the rivers and lakes respecting martial arts? If anyone can beat her in martial arts, then you can also choose someone else!"

Zhao Heng's attitude was very firm, obviously after careful consideration. Kou Zhun was caught off guard, and couldn't think of how to persuade Zhao Heng for a while. But he also obviously knew that he couldn't talk too much about it. Zhao Heng's words are not wrong, the people in the rivers and lakes have always been the only ones who are strong. Kou Zhun didn't dare to object to Zhao Heng's words, otherwise it would be to show the emperor that he should have the final say on the affairs of the rivers and lakes. In that case, it will definitely cause the emperor to be jealous.

Chen Ao couldn't help but marvel in his heart, and secretly thought, my good man, Brother Zhao looks honest and loyal, and this method is not bad at all. He adopted Long Qingping as a righteous daughter, just to let her be this so-called great protector! Long Qingping is so young, how can he manage the entire rivers and lakes? In the end, isn't it his godfather who is making plans behind the scenes? In this way, the entire rivers and lakes also belong to his Zhao family in name! It's amazing!

Chen Ao couldn't help but sigh with emotion. He didn't have much yearning for power, especially after experiencing the ups and downs of this trip to the capital, he strengthened his original idea - to find a place with beautiful mountains and rivers and be his own rich man. Therefore, there is no objection to Zhao Heng's arrangement.

He pulled Long Qingping's sleeve and said, "Dragon Protector, aren't you grateful?"

Long Qingping let out an "oh" and bowed again. Zhao Heng smiled and said to the heroes of the rivers and lakes sitting under the stage: "All the heroes are the leading figures in the rivers and lakes, I should listen to everyone's opinions." If anyone has any doubts about the Dragon Protector, they can also raise it, let's discuss it!"

Chen Ao smiled dumbly, thinking to himself, why didn't he see him so shameless before? It's good to discuss? You are an emperor, who would dare to disobey him?

Sure enough, everyone hurriedly shook their hands, and even more who were good at slapping horses began to praise His Majesty's wisdom, and the Dragon Lady became the protector of the Dharma, and he would definitely be able to work with Chen Mengzhu to create a new chapter in the Central Plains martial arts.

Chen Ao is tired of hearing this kind of fleshy sycophant. He used to be a master in this way, but now that his status has improved, he doesn't need it much, so when he hears it, he feels a little uncomfortable. However, it is really surprising and inexplicable to get such a big benefit today.

Zhao Heng was also very excited, and immediately ordered Yousi to make a jade plaque for Long Qingping, which was used as a symbol of the identity of the protector of the Dharma under the seat of the leader of the Martial Arts Alliance.

As soon as the arrangement was completed, I suddenly saw a horse galloping in the distance, and immediately the knight shouted from afar: "Report - the border is urgent, the Khitan Koubian - "