After hearing the reason, Huwa also shook his head secretly. He had a rough idea of what the ceremony was about. Benliu Gang, the patriarch of Benliu Village, had also participated in similar ceremonies, but he was not in Hua Zai or Xiaoxiang's position. .
The children who participated in the ceremony with Benliu Gang all fell ill after they came back. Even if some of them recovered, they died one after another due to various reasons. Only Benliu Gang was the last lucky one. But at least those children did not die on the spot. If they met Timely treatment by a "miraculous doctor" like Hu Wa can actually turn danger into disaster, or even turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
But Hua Zai and Xiao Xiang were in different situations, either they succeeded or died on the spot. Hua Zai succeeded, but listening to his story, Hu Wa knew that Xiao Xiang would not succeed.
The little demon Jigu was dumbfounded and asked weakly: "You want to save Xiaoxiang, but if someone else replaces Xiaoxiang, wouldn't it be possible that he would die in the ceremony?"
Hua Zai sighed again and said: "I don't know the situation of others, but I know that Xiaoxiang will not survive if she goes there, so how can I not want to stop it. I even thought about tricking Xiaoxiang out quietly before the ceremony. She fainted and hid herself so that no one could find her, so the ceremony had to be temporarily replaced.
But if something like this really happens, others will definitely think that Xiaoxiang is a person abandoned by the Gu God, and she may not be able to hold her head up for the rest of her life. If you can find other ways to help her, that would be great!"
Jigu: "Can't you think of a way to stop doing this kind of ritual?" As soon as the words left his mouth, Jigu realized that he was wrong, so he lowered his head and said nothing.
This ritual that has been passed down since ancient times and is almost like a living sacrifice is very cruel, but it cannot be completely changed by Huwa and other outsiders. The most critical issue is that the tribes here are willing to make such a choice. And in In the land of China, this kind of thing has been banned because of Emperor Zhuanxu's new decree to rectify sacrifices.
That's why most of Feili and Gu Li went to the deep mountains and wild forests beyond the control of the Emperor of China. This custom is rooted in the concepts of the tribesmen. If they are forcibly stopped, it will be tantamount to making the entire tribe an enemy.
Huwa pondered: "If you can find a way to let me participate in the ceremony, and let them all be there to watch, maybe Xiaoxiang can be saved."
Hua Zai: "You are really that capable?"
Hou Gang glanced at Taiyi and replied: "Maybe, as long as we are present, we will do our best. After listening to what you said, we probably guessed what the ceremony was about, but we need to observe it on the spot. There are ways to deal with it.”
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When Hua Zai, Hu Wa and others were spending the night in the wild, they were more than two hundred miles away from here in the east-south direction. Across the rolling mountain peaks, in the most beautiful and spacious bamboo building in most villages in Qi Li, Emperor Danzhu had not rested yet. Two candles made of grease were lit on the table, and he was looking through a stack of maps painted on animal skins.
These maps depict the surrounding mountains and rivers, including the locations of the villages of Jiuli tribes, various totem symbols, and the roads between them. If Hua Zai were here, he would find that they are also marked on the map. The Yangcao Village where he lived did not mark the river valley road that he took Huwa and others on, let alone the God of Thunder.
Some of these maps were brought by Danzhu from Pingyang City, the imperial capital, and some were presented by the leaders of the Jiuli tribes he inspected. The maps preserved by the Jiuli tribes are very precious and will never be taken out easily, but with Danzhu’s identity Zun asked for it and promised various benefits, but the leaders of Jiuli tribes could not refuse.
Standing on the side of the case was a big man, more than ten feet tall, with a cold and resolute aura like a sculpture, but at a glance, there seemed to be a surging and amazing power hidden in his figure. It seemed that it would explode at any time. If Huwa was here, he would also
You will feel that this person's cultivation is unfathomable and that he cannot see through it.
Danzhu finished flipping through the maps, put down what he was holding and said, "I looked at the scrolls presented by the great shamans of Qili and Muli tribes, and then compared them with the maps brought from Pingyang City. The maps they gave were not fake.
The standards that have been made are all correct, and there are still many village locations that we did not know before.
But this map is incomplete, and it is not an ancient scroll. It was copied on purpose, hiding a lot of things. Especially the roads. Many of the things we have learned secretly were not marked in the scroll they presented."
The big man said calmly: "Of course they will not give you a fake map. As long as it is marked, it is easy to verify it on the spot. Since the Jiuli tribes nominally surrender to the Emperor of China, in your capacity, I want to ask for the maps of the Jiuli tribes.
Naturally, they dare not not provide it. However, they must have reservations and cannot fully trust you."
Danzhu: "In this case, can we trust these Jiuli tribes?"
The big man said: "If there is no cooperation, and we have never even interacted with each other, how can we talk about trust? Hundreds of years of grievances are in front of us. Suspicion cannot be eliminated out of thin air. It is useless to rely on promises alone. Although you and I have the status and cultivation level,
You must keep your promises, but whether you can do many things is another matter. They will also doubt your ability.
Since they are asking you for help now, then give them help. In fact, you are not afraid that the Jiuli tribe will use you, but you are afraid that they will not ask for anything from you. Even if you cooperate, no one can let the other party's efforts be in vain.
It is impossible for the Benli tribe and the Chongchen family to support you, but Gonggong and Chongchen have an old grudge. When passing the Gonggong tribe during the inspection, Di Jiang has made it clear that he supports you. Di Jiang also has ambitions, but no matter what
As long as we can cooperate with each other at the moment.
As for the other Jiuli tribes, the Huali, Wu Li and Shuili tribes are scattered in the southeast, they have little contact with each other and are gradually dividing and dispersing. They cannot affect the affairs of China. These people will establish their own vassal states.
, it doesn’t matter if you are granted the title of Bo, or you can recruit the next emperor, it’s the same for everyone.
However, the five major tribes in this area, including Mu Li, Qi Li, Shan Li, Fei Li, and Gu Li, seem to be scattered in the mountains, but they are hidden and cohesive. They are closely connected with each other and are the largest force in the south.
There seems to be an unknown master controlling the situation behind the scenes. Since it is impossible for them to form an alliance with Chong and Li, then try to get them to form an alliance with you."
Danzhu sighed: "Bo Yi, do I have to fight with Chong Bo Gun? If we can all care about the people of the world, wouldn't it be the same for whoever becomes the emperor?"
Danzhu called this big man Yi Bo, which was a very familiar name in private. In fact, this big man was his uncle. This man's name was Yi, and he was also respectfully called Dayi in China. In formal situations, he should be called Boyi.
Your Excellency is also a leader of a tribe under Emperor Yao. He is married to Heng'e, the daughter of Emperor Jun of the Gaoxin clan. He is a famous general who is unrivaled to this day.
Bo Yi shook his head and said: "You are already in this position. It is not something you can do without fighting if you want. Most of the Gaoxin clan want to recommend you as the next emperor of China. This is no longer your business alone. In life, sometimes
Many things are beyond your control. What's more, as the emperor's son, you have angels patrolling Jiuli. You already have responsibilities at this moment.
The five major tribes of Jiuli are dormant south of the river. They have been closely connected with each other for two hundred years. I am afraid that they have been planning for a long time. If you don't plan it early, it may become a serious problem for the country of China. It doesn't matter whether you will be the emperor of China in the future.
Now that you are an angel in China, isn't it your responsibility to solve this great problem for all people?
No matter who is the emperor, he must take care of all the people in the world, so why don't you take care of all the people in the world now? To win over Jiuli, you must first take care of the people of Jiuli, not only give them what they want, but also give them what they want.
Propagating Chinese teachings and carrying out the emperor's decrees are the merits of eternity, and this is what you should do now.
Establishing civil and military skills. When all the tribes in the world welcome him, he will be promoted as the emperor. This is the attitude of many tribes today. Even if you cannot let them support you directly, at least you must make them not oppose you. Make alliances with those who can form alliances, even if they are not allies.
Make them convinced. Only after you become the emperor can you implement the decree smoothly in the world.
Besides, you are a monk, don’t you want to hold the Human Emperor’s Seal? Even if you don’t aspire to be the emperor in the human world, you still want to transcend the world and open up a free road to the immortal world. Not all those who have held the Human Emperor’s Seal in the past have ascended to immortality; but they have opened up the immortal world.
Those who are emperors of heaven have once held the seal of the human emperor.
At that time, Master Cangjie of the Shihuang clan had no intention of becoming the emperor, but he did hold the human emperor's seal for several months. Whether he opened up the immortal world and became the emperor of heaven is unknown now. But he has indeed ascended to the sky, and his achievements far exceed those of other immortal families.
Perhaps the ultimate achievement in the human world is the beginning of achievement in the immortal world. I really want to see the day when you hold the Seal of the Human Emperor, and maybe I can follow you to prove it."
Danzhu hesitated and said: "Don't you know the legend of 'Jedi Tiantong'? Those who hold the Emperor's Seal in future generations will no longer be able to use it to ascend to heaven, let alone open up the immortal world and become the emperor of heaven. This road is cut off, and the reason is lost.
disputes resulting from this.”
Boyi: "No one knows better than you and me what the myth of Jedi Heaven is about. It is just a new policy to rectify the sacrifices. The living emperors will no longer be able to call themselves gods. This has nothing to do with the human emperor's seal."
Danzhu: "But after Emperor Gaoyang, my ancestor Emperor Jun did not become the Emperor of Heaven; my father Emperor Yao has been in charge of the Seal of the Human Emperor for many years, but he has not been able to ascend to immortality. I'm afraid this legend is true, but it may not be as what people say.
Like, but there is another reason.”
Boyi: "Those who have held the Human Emperor's Seal in the past may not necessarily be able to ascend to immortality, let alone become the Emperor of Heaven. This is normal, but they have not yet achieved success in cultivation. As for whether the legend is true or false, we must find out the reasons.
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Danzhu: "Hearing what you said, I was a little tempted... Let's think about the matter in front of us first. I don't know what the Jiuli tribes have been plotting for the past two hundred years, and I still have no idea.
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Boyi: "If you really don't know, then don't press it, just do your own thing. If there is someone hiding in the dark and plotting treason, the divine bow in my hand will not let him go. That can be regarded as elimination."
The hidden danger is also that he has made great contributions to the country."
Danzhu: "I have told Mu Li, Qi Li, and the great shamans of Shanli tribe, and asked Shanli tribe to tell Feili and Gu Li tribes that as long as they do not stop the implementation of education and no longer practice witchcraft, they will not have to bear the burden.
As a criminal, I can send people from the Ministry of Public Works to help with road construction, city wall construction, land reclamation, water works, etc.
The tribesmen are willing to worship their ancestors and worship the witch gods, and they do so voluntarily. However, they are not allowed to start witchcraft disputes again, they are not allowed to force other tribes to also worship the witch gods, they are not allowed to attack tribes that do not believe in the witch gods, and no one is allowed to use the name of the witch gods to defy the country's etiquette."
Bo Yi nodded and said: "There is nothing wrong with this approach. All Chinese emperors have actually had this attitude. It's just that Jiuli is remote and appears to be surrendering. There are many things that can only be turned a blind eye or closed. Doing this
It is beneficial to the people of Jiuli tribe, but it is harmful to the great wizards of various tribes, so you might as well promise enough benefits to make up for it and let the great wizards themselves nod.
Now Qi Li and Mu Li have expressed their acceptance, Shan Li's attitude is unclear, and the news about Fei Li and Gu Li is unknown.
The Jiuli tribes are not absolutely one, otherwise there would not have been the alliance between the Benli tribe and the Chongchen clan. For you, the most important thing is to complete the alliance, and this southern tour will be a big deal. What do you think of the Jiuli tribe?
The commitments made by various departments in Li can only be implemented after you become the Emperor of China. For their own sake, they must support you."
At this time, there was a report from a guard outside the door. Lord Chonghua asked to see him, and Danzhu quickly ordered him to come in. Lord Chonghua was about thirty years old. Although he was not as tall and strong as Bo Yi, he was still very tall.
He wears very simple clothes, has a handsome face, bright eyes, and a very courteous and courteous demeanor. (~^~)
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