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The fire in Linhefang has been put out, but the aftermath of the fire has not stopped.

When Zuo Lingquan settled down in Tang Jing, Xihuang Valley, thirty miles away, also received news of the capital fire.

This news, for the current Qihuang Valley, is tantamount to adding fuel to the fire and worsening the snow, because the responsibility of Xihuang Valley is to pay attention to these abnormal events.

After Wu Qingwan heard the news, she secretly thought about countermeasures, but before she could come up with a reason for the explanation, the imperial order summoned by the court was sent over as expected.

Several of the masters and uncles in charge of the house did not have time to say goodbye to the disciples who had left the customs, so they hurried to the capital. As one of the masters, Wu Qingwan was unable to show up, so naturally he followed behind.

When I came to the Imperial City, the sky was already bright.

Wu Qingwan was wearing a black dress made by the sect, walking behind the three senior brothers. Before reaching the Zhengyuan Hall, she heard the voice of Prime Minister Li Jingsi from above the court:

"In the early summer of Tianbao 14, a fire broke out for no reason in Linhefang, burning more than [-] houses and causing more than [-] casualties. , affecting the entire Linhefang and its surroundings; and some people have seen the flames in the lampstands and stoves, extending several feet for no reason."

Wu Qingwan stopped outside the main hall and exchanged glances with several senior brothers, she could only wait quietly for the summons.The voices of discussion in the hall came into my ears one after another:

"As the saying goes, 'Raise a soldier for a thousand days, and use it for a moment'; Xihuang Valley is worshipped by the incense of the people, and it should fulfill the duty of sheltering the people. In the past, fierce beasts were rampant, and after all, it had little impact; now there is such a big fire, Xihuang Valley If there is still nothing to do, Wei Chen dares to ask, what is the use of my Great Dan Dynasty to support thousands of monks in it?"

"Yeah. Raising a bunch of Taoist monks and monks who don't follow the law, they all know how to show up and recite a scripture at weddings, funerals, and marriages; the fire in Linhefang can easily kill and injure thousands of people. A legal matter can also appease the hearts of the people.”

"That's right, the people in Linhefang can't go back to their homes, and they all sleep on the streets."

Hearing these words in her ears, Wu Qingwan only felt uneasy in her heart, but she had nothing to do—she was the highest national teacher in the Phoenix Valley, and she was also at the sixth level of Linggu. You must know that the magic of the soul is a field that only true gods in the jade-level realm can access.

After suffering for a long time, Jiang Yi's voice finally came from the hall:

"Xuan Yueheng enters the hall."

Yue Heng, who was standing in front, saw this and quickly got dressed and entered the hall.

Wu Qingwan also followed into the hall, but did not step forward, just stood at the back and watched.

Prime Minister Li Jingsi stood at the forefront, and after seeing them, he said:

"Elder Yue, this is the important place of the imperial court. I am discussing political affairs with the saint. I am afraid that it is not suitable for you to come here. Where is the national teacher?"

Yue Heng Hexu responded: "The master is in retreat and has not been summoned. As apprentices and students, we really dare not disturb. We will definitely find out the reason for the matter of Linhefang."

"Master National Teacher, it has been two years since he appeared, are you sure you are just retreating?"

"Master's cultivation base is very advanced. In the realm of mentor, he no longer eats five grains. It is common to retreat for two or three years."

"I, such as ordinary people, don't understand the affairs of people in cultivation. But Lao Lao Yue should not forget the responsibility of Xihuang Valley. The court collects taxes from the common people every year, and covers the food and clothing expenses of the disciples in Xihuang Valley. Gu asks for more than half of the points. Every year, he trades with Dayan, even if Dayan merchants sit on the ground and raise prices, they still send them [-] white jade baht to Qihuang Valley; Yue Lao knows that in exchange for a thousand white jade baht, the silver taels are enough. How long does it take for the people of a city to eat? How long does it take to plant in spring and harvest in autumn to earn that little money?"

This question was too mean, Wu Qingwan could not listen to it anymore, bowed her body, and stepped forward:

"Xihuang Valley feeds the people to worship, and I have never forgotten my duty for a day. Every day, disciples are arranged to patrol the mountains to drive away monsters and beasts, and there are not a few who practice medicine and give charity."

Li Jingsi turned to look at Wu Qingwan: "What Xianchang Wu said can be done by any practitioner. Fuyi Mountain, Qingchi Jianzhuang, and even the alchemists in the market can complete these duties. Why does the imperial court only enshrine silver coins? , all for you in the Phoenix Valley?"

Wu Qingwan was dumbfounded.

Li Jingsi looked at the several palm rooms in Xihuang Valley and said solemnly:

"The imperial court spared no effort to enshrine Qihuang Valley in the hope that Qihuang Valley can protect the peace of the people in times of crisis, instead of using the power of the whole country to support you and others to cultivate your own road of longevity. The ferocious beasts have been banned repeatedly, and it can be said that the impact is not great. , should not disturb the national teacher. But now the fire in Linhefang has swept through thousands of houses, if it is not for the goodness of God, I am afraid that thousands of people will be killed and injured

At this time, the national teacher is still in seclusion, repairing his own way of longevity; when should the national teacher leave the seclusion?When Dayan Dynasty sent troops to fight over?According to what the veteran saw, if Dayan Dynasty really sent troops to attack, the National Teacher might not be able to stop it.What is the purpose of the common people to use so much hard-earned money to support the national teacher's practice? "

These words were heavy, Wu Qingwan clenched her hands tightly, but had nothing to say.

Jiang Yi, who was sitting behind the bead curtain, had been watching, and said:

"Li Xiang. People in the practice are in retreat. If it is not a time of life and death, it is really inconvenient to disturb. The national teacher has been in charge of the Great Dan for nearly a hundred years, and he has made many great contributions. The teacher is the minister of the late emperor. Li Xiang's words are too heavy."

The reason why Jiang Yi was able to ascend the throne and become the regent princess was largely due to the support of Yue Pingyang.

The reason why Li Jingsi secretly planned to find out the truth of the national teacher first is because no matter how old Li Jingsi is, he can't hold back Yue Pingyang, the national teacher who has lived for more than two years. in power.

But today, on this occasion, Li Jingsi stood on the side of the 'righteousness', naturally speaking strictly:

"His Royal Highness. The national teacher has worked so hard and made great achievements. Everyone in the civil and military courts admires him, but the courtiers are also at the age of 'retiring old and returning to their hometowns'. The national teacher has not shown up for two years. The capital is full of chaos. Whether the national teacher is retreating or not Forget it, since it is difficult to perform the duties, you should abdicate and give up the duties to those who can handle the affairs

The imperial court will not treat meritorious ministers badly, and the rewards will remain the same in the future, and the national teacher can still practice leisurely and peacefully.The national teacher has not shown up for a long time now, and he can't just sit back and watch the chaos in the capital. Her Royal Highness can watch it, and I and other courtiers can't just sit idly by. Please think twice, Your Highness Princess. "

Regardless of the faction, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty agreed with Li Jingsi's statement.

In fact, in Wu Qingwan's heart, she felt that there was no problem with this statement, but after all, she was the head of Qihuang Valley, and she carried a family business that had been passed down for 200 years, so she was not willing to hand over Qihuang Valley to others.

Jiang Yi was silent for a while and said:

"The national teacher has been in Dadan for nearly a hundred years, and it is inappropriate to replace the national teacher without notification."

Li Jingsi nodded: "It's really inappropriate to replace without notice; but the national teacher has never been out of the gate, and the ministers and others can't even see anyone, so we can't let the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and even the sages wait here for nothing. I also hope that Her Royal Highness the Princess will give an order to let the National Teacher come to the hall for a talk, whether it is to stay or stay, you have to make it clear in person."

Jiang Yi looked at Wu Qingwan, considered it for a long time, and said:

"The national teacher is still in retreat, and yesterday's fire did not cause a serious problem. Forcibly summoning the national teacher will chill the heart of the national teacher. Yue Heng, you return to the Phoenix Valley and find a way to inform the national teacher. After the national teacher leaves the customs, Come to the temple for a chat."

Yue Heng hurriedly bowed his head: "The grass people obey."

Seeing Jiang Yi forcibly protecting the Phoenix Valley, Li Jingsi did not object and said:

"Since the princess has opened her mouth, it is inconvenient for the ministers to speak too much. However, I still have to tell Yue Lao that the court has never been greedy for people who are cultivating; It has been too long to come out to preside over the overall situation, and other people want to recommend themselves to be the master of Qihuang Valley, the imperial court will not favor anyone, and I hope Elder Yue knows it."

Wu Qingwan's face turned pale when she heard the words, she understood the meaning of what she said - if Cheng Jiujiang wanted to be a national teacher and enter the Phoenix Valley, the court would not care, and all the consequences would be at your own risk.

These words are equivalent to directly supporting Cheng Jiujiang to seize the position of national teacher. If it is passed into Cheng Jiujiang's ears, I am afraid that people will soon be called in.

At present, there are only a few old, weak, sick and disabled people in Xihuang Valley, and it is impossible to deal with Cheng Jiujiang, who is at the age of fighting.

Grandmaster Bo Yueheng also understood what he meant, but his ancestors had the foundation, and at this time, he could only pretend to be confident, and bowed his hands:

"I know the rules in Xihuanggu. If I can't even keep my family business, I don't deserve to sit in my current position."

Seeing this, Li Jingsi snorted softly and stopped talking.

Wu Qingwan bowed and retire together with several senior brothers, feeling restless, not knowing how she got out of the Zhengyuan Palace, and kept thinking about how to deal with it.

In Qihuang Valley, the third uncle has led the team to Jing Terrace. At present, the remaining combat power in Qihuang Valley is only the master uncle and the second uncle who are monks in the Linggu realm. The rest are all qi refining. Yufeng has long since become a waste, and is not even as good as refining Qi.

There is no chance of winning against Cheng Jiujiang of the fourth level of Linggu with only two monks of the first and second levels of Linggu.

As for the deacons of the Qi-refining realm, they were barely able to leave the body with their true qi. They couldn't touch Cheng Jiujiang's clothes, and there were no more people; not to mention that they didn't need to stick to the sect. For some disciples, it's just a change of head, and only a few head teachers and direct disciples will be affected.

Zuo Lingquan placed great importance on love and righteousness, and would not stand idly by, but even if he had more combat power at the [-]th level, it would be a drop in the bucket, because Cheng Jiujiang was not alone.

It would be great if Lingquan could jump directly to Linggu Yae just like last time

This idea is obviously unrealistic, but even if it is stronger, the odds of winning will be higher

There are ways to become stronger, but this stinky boy is not enlightened, is it possible that she really has to take the initiative?

Wu Qingwan's eyes were tangled, she kept her hands in her sleeves, caressing the jade slip, her thoughts wandered to nowhere