Chapter 427: There is still a time
This move can be described as unprecedented, because there is no precedent in the political system of the Chu State, the generals in the Chu State are like clouds, but there is no prince and noble, Chu Jiangqing has the name of the emperor, but there is no emperor in the country.
The state of Chu has repeatedly innovated the system, and it is not unusual at this time of great chaos and controversy, but now the act of sealing the marquis is unexpected, and even a little unfathomable.
Although the State of Chu led its army deep into the Northern Wilderness this time, and wanted to incorporate the Heavenly Wolf City into the territory of the Chu State, but after all, the Heavenly Wolf City was deep in the Northern Wilderness, more like an isolated island in the vast ocean, and at present, the war in Kyushu had not been divided, and it was impossible for the State of Chu to take great pains to control the Northern Wilderness, and whether the Heavenly Wolf City was under the rule of the State of Chu was of no practical significance.
The current situation of the Northern Wilderness in front of everyone is just an empty and borderless land, agriculture is difficult to prosper, the climate is bitter and cold, and if you really want to develop the Northern Wilderness, the manpower and material resources consumed are by no means a few, and there is no unified political foundation to rely on, and ruling the Northern Wilderness and opening up the territory are just empty words.
And now the Chu State canonized Gui Zhishou as the Marquis of Zhenbei, its intention is obvious, that is, it hopes to lay a foundation in the Northern Wilderness, anyway, Gui Zhishou has been operating around the Heavenly Wolf City for decades, and what is even more rare is the understanding of the major forces and geographical environment of the Northern Wilderness, which is an important help for the Chu State to operate the Northern Wilderness in the future.
Mo Feiying's attitude is also very clear, the state of Chu does not have the spare strength to open up the Northern Wilderness at present, so until the future before the state of Chu has the ability, the territory that the Hou of Zhenbei can occupy, develop, and operate is under the control of the Hou of Zhenbei, and the state of Chu is willing to invest in the purchase of the grain, minerals and all kinds of property and materials that should be produced. If the Marquis of Zhenbei needed laborers, the state of Chu could send labor from the hinterland of Kyushu.
Although the turtle heard the will of the emperor of the Chu State, his smile was unfathomable, and he said to the envoy Mo Feiying: "The old turtle is not interested in the position of prince, but since the Heavenly Wolf City is based in the world, it will go with the flow. As for the expansion of the territory, this city may not do so, and I am afraid that it will disappoint your monarchs and ministers. ”
Mo Feiying frowned when he heard this, and said bluntly: "City Lord, I came all the way and noticed that the Qi of the Heavenly Wolf City was rising and the spirit rhinos were gathering, just like the blessed land of the Immortal Family. ”
Turtle Shou Fu said with a smile: "If you have this desire, just do it, there are few people in Sky Wolf City, and you may not be able to achieve the cause of opening up the territory." The main reason for your country is that the old turtle has nothing to do, and the title of Marquis of Zhenbei can be deprived of it with a piece of paper. ”
"The city lord's mana is all over the sky, and there are many city residents gathered to help each other, why worry about not succeeding in his deeds?" Mo Feiying persuaded heroically.
Gu Zhishou raised his eyes and said: "Presumably, the lord and general of your country have understood, the Heavenly Wolf City is not only a human city, but also a lineage of cultivation, we will abide by the way of tranquility, do not want to hurt the world, just want to coexist harmlessly." Just like the general came today, even if thousands of troops accompanied him, there was no harm to each other, and the old turtle could talk to the general calmly. ”
"The city lord's words are wrong!" Mo Feiying waved his hand and said: "How can it be a hurtful move to open up the territory and expand the territory? The Northern Wilderness is sparsely populated and seems to be empty and lonely, but there are countless treasures buried deep under the earth. Not to mention worldly achievements, even if a practitioner is to seek the Dharma, there is no lack of use for taking external objects, and all things have their use, and they are used. If it is used excessively and harms the heavens and peace, he should be cautious, and he will feel that with the vision of the city lord, he will not make such a mistake. ”
Although the turtle said: "The general has a clear view of the use of things in the world, but what the old turtle said is not the way of use, but the heart of the world...... Anyway, the old turtle should not say too much, Sky Wolf City is based on the world, and what he does will not be illegal, as for the future, we will look at it in the future. ”
Turtle Zhishou did not argue with Mo Feiying, and then took out a jade slip and said: "This is an overview of the terrain and orientation of the Northern Wilderness, and the general can draw a geographical map of the march with it, and some of the old turtles in the dangerous realm have also made it clear, if the general wants to go, he must be careful." ”
Mo Feiying took the jade slip and gave a deep salute, whether it is for a general who is on an expedition or a cultivator who travels in the Northern Wilderness, the importance of this thing is self-evident. And Mo Feiying can't see through the depth of the turtle's longevity, and it's always good to have more respect for such a character.
The Chu ** team did not stay in the Heavenly Wolf City for too long, only reorganized the army for two days, and then left, because Mo Feiying had already noticed the traces of the remnants of the Heavenly King Sect that had been stationed in the Heavenly Wolf City, and while the traces were still gone, he hurriedly led the army to track down.
Mo Feiying didn't dare to question Turtle Zhishou, because the Heavenly Wolf City lived in the Northern Wilderness, what kind of guests did they want to entertain, and it was far from the turn of the Chu State to decide, Mo Feiying had been in battle for a long time, and he was more sensitive than Feng Tianshan, he knew that in the Heavenly Wolf City, these two thousand soldiers and horses did not have the upper hand at all.
After hurriedly saying goodbye, Mo Feiying led his army to follow the trail of the remnants of the Heavenly King Sect deep into the Northern Wilderness. Standing on the city wall, Canghe looked at the rolling wind and dust, and couldn't help but ask Gui Zhishou for advice:
"City Lord, the disciple is puzzled. Why did you accept the canonization of the Chu State?"
"Canghe, has the old turtle changed when he became the Marquis of Zhenbei?" asked with a smile on his face.
Canghe replied: "How could the city lord be moved by this change in the outer edge? What's more, the state of Chu has not yet unified Kyushu, and the holy decree of canonizing the marquis of Zhenbei is just a piece of waste paper, I don't believe that no one in the state of Chu understands this." ”
"Then Mo Feiying is right, if the old turtle uses his cultivation power to lead you to open up the Northern Wilderness and greatly expand the power of Sky Wolf City, what will be the result?" asked Gu Zhishou.
"The disciple should follow the city lord. Canghe bowed.
Turtle Zhishou smiled and shook his head: "Canghe, although your cultivation is high, and your mana and physique are also strong, but your vision of the world is still a little shallow, if you want the expansion of the power of Sky Wolf City, you should not take the old turtle's proposition as the benchmark, of course, it is necessary to respect the teacher, but if you want to go to the next level, you also need to have your own insight." ”
Gu Zhishou paused for a moment, and then said: "Cangyu is gone, the city master in my heart is none other than you, and you have been a disciple and a good manager of the city over the years, but if you want to be the lord of the Heavenly Wolf City and the heir of the first line, it is not enough to have this kind of heart." Being able to know and adapt with the world, but not being disturbed by external evils and shaking the foundation of one's own nature, and more importantly, being able to unite people's hearts and spread the avenue, these things cannot be done with only profound mana. ”
Hearing this, Canghe knelt down and asked, "Does the city lord have to ascend to transcendence and achieve immortal path?"
Turtle Zhishou smiled: "The old turtle has already sensed, and it is estimated that it will be within ten years." The old turtle is not as light as the feather coat, and will not deliberately stay in the world, and the achievement of the fairy road is what my generation wants. The Lord of Sky Wolf City and the Marquis of Zhenbei, these are all shackles for me, and sooner or later I will have to take them off and get out. (To be continued.) )