The next morning, news of the Shen family’s treasure presentation spread throughout the city.

Many people have heard about Shen Wansan's two sacred stones, and they all thought it was normal when they learned that the Shen family wanted to present this treasure to the King of Chu.

However, both the Cai family and the Bian family found it strange that they had offered treasures to the King of Chu many times, but were always rejected. Could it be that the treasures they presented were not good enough?

In the middle of Sishi, new news came. The King of Chu was going to hold a ‘Sacred Stone Conference’ in the palace, and he was obviously very satisfied with this treasure.

In addition to civil and military officials, some prestigious celebrities, wealthy businessmen, and great scholars were also invited.

At noon, everyone arrived. Following Zhang Yangquan's order, four personal guards carried the sacred stone in and placed it in the center of the lobby.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the sacred stone, but it was a pity that the sacred stone was covered with red silk and could not see the true face of Mount Lu.

Shen Qianqian stood up from the table, walked to the sacred stone, took out a piece of jade Ruyi from his sleeve, and said: "Your Majesty, the God of Wealth still needs you to come and invite me in person!"

Zhang Yangquan nodded, stood up, came to the sacred stone, took the jade Ruyi, and opened the red silk on the sacred stone.

After the onlookers saw the sacred stone, they all exclaimed in exclamation. They were all obviously shocked by the appearance of the sacred stone.

Zhang Yangquan suddenly said: "In our hometown, the God of Wealth has to be lifted up to appear. Who can lift this God of Wealth for me?"

When everyone heard this, they were all stunned and whispered among themselves.

Cai Yuanwai whispered to his son: "Have you ever heard of this custom?"

Cai Heng whispered: "I haven't heard of it, but it seems that the king is not from Yangzhou. Maybe the customs are different from ours!"

At this moment, Chang Yuchun and Wang Da stood up almost at the same time and said in unison: "I am willing to lift you!"

Zhang Yangquan glanced at the two of them and said: "It seems that General Chang spoke first, so let General Chang lift it up for me!"

Everyone was talking in low voices again. This god was very heavy at first glance. How much effort does it take to lift it? Everyone looked like they were watching a good show.

Only Wang Da sat back gloomily and muttered in a low voice: "It was obviously me who spoke first."

Chang Yuchun walked up to the sacred stone, circled around it first, then rolled up his sleeves, held the bottom of the sacred stone with both hands, and roared.

"Ha!"

However, the sacred stone only shook, but was not lifted up.

Wang Da Teng stood up, his eyes flashing with eagerness.

He felt that he was stronger than Chang Yuchun. If Chang Yuchun couldn't lift it, but he could lift it, and if word spread about it, his reputation would skyrocket!

Seeing that Chang Yuchun was still exerting himself, with his face turning red from holding back, he hurriedly said: "General Chang, don't force yourself, be careful of getting hurt!"

Yu Tonghai touched Bian Yuanheng with his shoulder and whispered: "Brother Bian, if he can't lift it, you can try!"

Bian Yuanheng laughed and said: "General Chang's strength is about the same as mine. If he can't lift it, I probably won't be able to lift it either."

Yu Tonghai was about to say more when he suddenly heard Chang Yuchun roar again and finally lifted the stone statue of the God of Wealth.

Everyone cheered in unison: "Okay!"

With a "bang" sound, Chang Yuchun put the sacred stone back, panting and cupping his hands towards Zhang Yangquan: "Your Majesty, finally, I am lucky enough to live up to my command!"

Zhang Yangquan was secretly amused. He didn't expect such a rough person like Chang Yuchun to have such superb acting skills, so he patted him on the shoulder.

"Thank you for your hard work!"

Wang Da hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I can lift it too!"

Zhang Yangquan waved his hand and said: "Raising the God of Wealth once is to invite him, raising him twice is to send him off. There is no need to raise it again!"

Wang Da was hit hard, and the opportunity to become famous was missed!

The conference continues.

Shen Qianqian told the origin of the god, Zhang Yangquan personally worshiped, and then invited the stone statue of the God of Wealth to the back house. At this point, the conference ended.

Under Zhang Yangquan's secret instructions, the news that Chang Yuchun was a man of spring power swept across the city like a wave.

Rumors emerged.

Some people say that when Chang Yuchun lifted the stone statue, the god suddenly appeared and spoke to the King of Chu.

Some people say that Chang Yuchun was unable to lift the statue of the God of Wealth at first, but then a burst of golden light flashed across his body and he transformed into Wuqu Xingjun, and then he lifted the stone statue of the God of Wealth.

When the news reached Hangzhou, the rumors became more and more outrageous. There was even a version that said that the statue flew into the air and became larger than the Prince of Chu's Mansion, almost destroying the Prince of Chu's Mansion.

Chang Yuchun turned into a ten-foot-tall golden-armored god and fought with the stone statue of the God of Wealth for 300 rounds, finally subduing the statue!

Of course Tamerlane would not believe these outrageous rumors. He had spies in Jiang and knew that Chang Yuchun had indeed raised the statue.

In fact, even if there is no spy, he still believes it, because he himself has the same stone statue of Wu Caishen.

The stone statue weighs less than 400 kilograms. His strong men can lift it, and the most powerful general in Jiangdu can naturally lift it.

What he cares about now is not whether Chang Yuchun can lift the statue, but the matter itself.

Three days ago, a monk from Lingyin Temple came to report that Yang Tongguan had secretly colluded with Jiangdu Army, and also provided a secret letter of collusion between the two parties.

The letter stated that Yang Tongguan had been persuaded by Yang Weizhen and secretly defected to Jiangdu Army.

In order to deceive others and protect Yang Weizhen, Yang Tongguan arrested Yang Weizhen.

Da Shi didn’t believe it at first.

However, the letter also stated that the two parties had agreed that as soon as news came from Jiangdu that a statue of the God of Wealth had been raised, Yang Tongguan would take action immediately.

The King of Chu hoped that Yang Tongguan would capture the thieves first, so he asked Yang Tongguan to visit Da Shi on the pretext of raising the god's stone statue.

While he was lifting the stone statue, he suddenly took action to kill Da Shi, then controlled Da Shi's troops and horses in one fell swoop, and dedicated the city of Hangzhou to Jiangdu's army.

Now the news of raising the statue has been transmitted, and it is exactly the same as what was written in the letter.

Of course, this may also be a forged letter by Jiang Dujun.

However, if Yang Tongguan really wants to come and lift the god stone statue as stated in the letter, then the authenticity of the letter will be completely proven!

This is not surprising. It is said that Zhang Yangquan admired Yang Tongguan very much when he was in Mopeng Bay and even spared his life. Now that Jiangdu's military is strong, it is logical for this man to seek refuge there.

Da Shi thought about it by putting himself in Yang Tongguan's shoes. If he were Yang Tongguan, he would definitely betray him, so he already believed in the authenticity of the letter.

It is daytime, but there is an oil lamp burning in the lobby. Dashi stands quietly in front of the lamp, stretches out a finger and moves it back and forth over the flame.

Suddenly, a black-armored general came to the lobby and said in a deep voice: "Master, Yang Tongguan is here!"

Da Shi took a deep breath, and the last trace of fantasy in his heart disappeared. He took out the informing letter from his sleeve and slowly moved it above the flame.

With a "chi" sound, the letter was instantly ignited.

"Go ahead as planned. This man is brave. As soon as he enters the courtyard, take action immediately. There is no need to talk nonsense with him!"

The black-armored general cupped his hands and said: "Yes!"

The letter quickly burned into flames, and Da Shi slowly walked back to the main seat and sat down.

Suddenly there was a faint sound of weapons outside the house, and then a strong wind blew in, and the candle flame went out with a "whoosh".

Da Shi's heart tightened, he stood up and walked slowly to the door.

But hearing the sound of armor, an armored soldier came running from a distance, it was his captain.

Seeing that he was covered in blood, Da Shi hurriedly asked: "Did you succeed?"

The captain of the personal soldiers looked pale and said: "Thieve Yang is really fierce. He was killed out of the province. General Fu Lu was also killed by him!"

Da Shi changed his expression and said: "You five hundred people, how can you not kill him?"

The captain of the soldiers smiled bitterly and said: "He brought a dozen followers, all of them brave men!"

Da Shi angrily yelled: "Useless trash, you..."

Suddenly, another guard came from a distance and said happily: "Master Xiang, a group of warrior monks suddenly rushed out near the province. They were all monks from Lingyin Temple and surrounded Yang Tongguan! Our people also took the opportunity to kill him.

All the followers have been killed and the bandit has been surrounded. He cannot escape!"

Da Shi laughed: "Great, the monks of Lingyin Temple are really loyal!" Just as he was about to go out to take a look, he suddenly saw a group of officials coming towards him.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister Zuo, what's going on outside! What's going on?" The leading official is Xingtai Censor, Puhua Timur.

Da Shi told Yang Tongguan that he was going to rebel.

Puhua Timur frowned and said: "Could this be Jiangdu Army's counterintuitive plan?"

Da Shi snorted coldly: "If it was really a counter-intentional plot, how could Yang Tongguan go straight to my residence as the letter said?"

Puhua was silent for a while, then said with a wry smile: "If Yang Tongguan is killed, how can we resist Jiangdu's army?"

Da Shi said: "If we don't kill this thief, our heads will be given to Zhang Yangquan!"

Puhua took a deep breath and said: "In the current situation, Yang Tongguan's troops must be controlled as soon as possible!"

Da Shi smiled and said: "You don't have to worry, I have already made arrangements and sent people to receive Yang Tongguan's troops. As long as Yang Tongguan dies, there will be no obstacles!"

……

Yang Tongguan knelt on the ground on one knee, holding a spear tightly.

This gun was naturally not his black iron gun. He never expected that he would be surrounded and killed when he came to the Prime Minister's Mansion!

After finally escaping from the Prime Minister's Mansion, the monks from Lingyin Temple surrounded him again and wanted to kill him!
To be continued...