Under the bright overcast light, the motorcade continued to move forward in the slight overcast wind, passing through the bustling city and hustle and bustle of Yuque City, heading towards the foot of Yuque Mountain and the palace gate of Yuque Palace.
Changqin in the car enthusiastically agreed to Qingqiu Fox King's request.
The two ghosts talked happily with each other, like close friends.
Fox Shidou, on the other hand, has been silent. He is either drinking Yuren Yunwu tea, a specialty of Jiuyou Kingdom, or lifting the curtains to look out the window. Although the prosperity of Jiuyou Kingdom is already commonplace for Fox Shidou, but this
The hustle and bustle of the capital and the colorful world can still make Fox Shidou dazzled.
It was the first time Hu Shidou saw this kind of prosperity in the capital of Shangguo outside Fengdu.
Hu Shidou was dazzled by what he saw, but he really couldn't understand what method Xiao Shizhu used to develop the economy.
The prosperity of any metropolitan city or great ghost country is inseparable from the support of a prosperous economy.
But over the past thousands of years, no matter how other ghost countries developed, they could not escape the fate of being squeezed by the Northern Yin Dynasty and unable to prosper.
Before this, Jiuyou Kingdom was no exception. A steady stream of materials had to be sent as tribute to Liutian Continent every year. Otherwise, he, Xiao Shizhu, would not be able to secure the throne of Jiuyou King.
Under such circumstances, it is impossible for the Jiuyou Kingdom to develop into a big country within a few years. This is where Hu Shidou’s confusion lies. In the past, the Jiuyou Kingdom had to meet the harsh conditions of the Northern Yin Dynasty and also
It seems impossible to achieve rapid development and still have today's prosperity and strong national power.
Hu Shidou originally wanted to ask Changqin, even just to make some insinuations, but now Changqin has started talking with Qingqiu Fox King, starting from the famous wine shop in the city to the famous places of interest and natural scenery outside the city.
Hu Shidou had no choice but to give up; anyway, he had already come to Jiuyou Junior High School, and he was not in a hurry to go back in a day or two. The days were long, and there would be plenty of opportunities to ask Changqin properly, so Hu Shidou continued to remain silent.
The convoy walked for a while, and suddenly it became dark inside and outside, and it had arrived in front of the palace gate.
The chariot headed by the leader, with the scepter of the Qingqiu Fox Kingdom hanging high on the door, entered the palace smoothly without any obstruction.
After a while, the motorcade stopped. The driver driving outside the car door said to Changqin inside the car: "Master Changqin, you have passed the palace gate."
Changqin's enthusiastic chat was interrupted, so he calmed down and said to Qingqiu Fox King: "Qingqiu Fox King has entered the palace. Please follow me to get out of the car to meet my lord."
Qingqiu Fox King nodded and stood up, following Changqin out of the carriage.
As soon as I got off the bus, I saw the ten-foot screen wall stretching behind the palace gate.
This screen wall is located behind the palace gate. The upper part of the wall is a verandah-style roof with yellow glazed tiles, and under the eaves are rafters, purlins, and dougong imitating wooden structures, but they are all carved from jade. The wall surface has clouds and water as the background pattern, divided into
Decorated in blue and green, it highlights the majestic momentum of the connection between water and sky. The lower part is a white marble base, which is dignified and solemn.
Qingqiu Fox King has long heard that this shadow wall has been standing here since the time of the ancient gods, and it has been tens of thousands of years.
When I saw it today, I found that the main wall was indeed carved from a single piece of jasper as rumored, without any gaps or traces of splicing.
Such a huge piece of jasper is breathtaking.
"Ghost people are like the sky?" Qingqiu Fox King stood in front of the screen wall, then looked at the long-lasting ghost fire light in the fire pillars on both sides and looked at several large gold characters on the rock wall.
The strokes of those large characters were vigorous and powerful, and they shone with golden light under the firelight, making them dazzling.
In Qingqiu Fox King's impression, ancient books recorded that the screen wall should be smooth without any carvings or decorations. He frowned slightly at the moment, and suspicion appeared between his eyebrows.
How do you know the profound meaning of these four words?
"These four big characters were decorated in the second year of Jiuyou, after my lord took over Yuque City." Changqin on the side, after a little explanation, said: "Qingqiu Fox King, please come here.
.”.
"The lord of your country really pretends that there is not only the world, but also the ghost people." Fox Shidou, on the other hand, just glanced at the four big characters and saw the profound meaning of these four characters. He sighed sincerely: "
You pretend to be a ghost people in your heart, and this world is essentially a ghost people, so naturally it will be surrendered to your lord."
That's exactly what Xiao Shizhu said. That's what Xiao Shizhu thought.
"I don't know about this." Changqin deliberately pretended to be stupid, laughed, and said: "I have read these words for several years, but I don't understand them as thoroughly as Master Hu Shidou."
As soon as he finished speaking, he led Qingqiu Fox King and his group of ghosts around the screen wall and walked towards the palace.
Just after passing the screen wall, Qingqiu Fox King and his group of more than a dozen ghosts were suddenly shocked again.
Looking around, you can see courtyards, halls, halls, pavilions and platforms in groups. They are connected to each other and criss-crossed. Every building is made of jade, and every brick, tile, beam and column is made of exquisite materials.
It is carved from fine jade. You can see flying tiles, scales and green beams everywhere in the entire tiankeng.
Mountain springs and waterfalls merge into streams and rivers, which pass through the buildings in the palace. The scenes of mountains and rivers reflected in the shadows, and the flowers blooming in the air, must be magnificent.
The royal palace in Qingqiu Mountain cannot be compared with this place at all. No matter the scope or the exquisiteness and grandeur of the architecture, it is not as good as the Jade Palace.
This was more shocking than the prosperity and noise outside the palace gate, and the Qingqiu Fox King and his entourage were shocked.
"Please." Changqin allowed Qingqiu Fox King and the others to look at him for a long time before leading them forward towards the deep palace.
It’s just that the curiosity and surprise on the faces of Qingqiu Fox King and the others linger for a long time...
Tianquan Hall stands proudly in the middle of the Tiankeng entrance, and stands on a tall platform to the north of the largest square of the Jade Palace.
The dragon sculptures and tomb-suppressing beast sculptures on the left and right of the door, as well as the statues of ancient gods, are bathed in the light of the overcast sun and look majestic.
Today, all the officials from Jiuyou Kingdom who were more than two thousand stone high in the capital put on neat and clean court clothes and came to the Tianquan Hall, and sat in order on the sandalwood chairs on the left and right under the throne.
In addition, several special envoys from Fenglinzhou from small countries, as well as Zhuanxu Yinglong's special envoy, were also in the hall today.
Xiao Shizhu and Ghost Mother were sitting on the throne on the nine-story high platform deep in the middle of the hall, between the four cloud dragon patterns. Xiao Fuling also sat on the temporary chair set up for her under the high platform.
The ministers all had solemn expressions on their faces today, and there was always a tense and serious atmosphere in the hall. This made Xiao Shizhu, who was sitting on the high platform, a little restless.
Moreover, the serious faces of the ministers always made Xiao Shizhu think about whether they would talk nonsense next second.
Although this kind of fantasy was just Xiao Shizhu's imagination, he really couldn't stand such an atmosphere, so he coughed lightly.
In the quiet hall, the sound of coughing was very harsh and clear. Soon, the officials turned their heads and looked towards Xiao Shizhu.
"Lu Wu, since the wait has been so long, let me tell you a slightly funny story." Then, Xiao Shizhu said something that would definitely surprise other Pluto monarchs after leaving Jiuyou Kingdom: "This atmosphere
It’s too tense, there’s nothing like the style of a big country. Tell a joke to liven up the atmosphere and make everyone relaxed.”
"No." Lu Wu had no objection and responded, thinking deeply.
"It is said that a long time ago, there was an evil man who had just died in the world of the world. He came to our underworld and met the King of Hell. The King of Hell said that he had been used too much during his lifetime and sentenced him to be a scholar in the next life and give birth to five sons. The ghost official reported: 'This
People are guilty and should not be punished
He does good deeds like this.' The King of Hell smiled and said: 'Because of the seriousness of his crime, I will sentence him to be a poor scholar in the next life, and let his many sons work him to death.'." After a while, Lu Wu took the King of Yama's
Ridiculously, I told Xiao Shizhu such a story.
The other ministers all had smiles on their faces, but they didn't laugh out loud in the main hall. Xiao Shizhu, however, just couldn't bear to hit Lu Wu and raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and after thinking about it, he also joked.
: "It is estimated that the five unfilial sons were given to this evil man. Otherwise, how could I be exhausted to death?".
"I don't know." Lu Wu answered honestly.
"Well, this kind of punishment is also unique. It brings out new ideas and innovations." Xiao Shizhu laughed heartily and praised: "It is better than being sent to hell to mine iron and coal for ten thousand years.
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Although it is not a very funny story, in Xiao Shizhu's opinion, it is indeed a very creative punishment. Compared with digging coal for 10,000 years, this kind of punishment is easier to remember.
"However, a bowl of Meng Po soup will make you forget everything." The ghost mother deliberately revealed the secret.
The ministers' smiles suddenly froze; what the ghost mother said was something that left them all speechless. However, Xiao Shizhu found this matter interesting, and saw that it was not just about Meng Po Tang, and his eyes rolled.
Finally, he said: "Punishment is not just to punish the evildoer, but also to kill one person to serve as a warning to others. It is also a warning example to others."
After hearing this, the officials felt that it made sense, so they echoed a few words.
While chatting like this, the tense atmosphere in the hall disappeared unconsciously.
Xiao Shizhu and Ghost Mother looked at each other and saw the satisfaction in each other's eyes.
Indeed, how can the subordinate officials of a large and dignified country become as nervous as if they were facing a powerful enemy just because they came to visit a small country? How could they lose the appearance and demeanor of a large country like Jiuyou Country and still have face?
It's just that the Qingqiu Fox King has arrived. Xiao Shizhu hopes that the court will be more relaxed and harmonious.
A great country not only needs prosperity in all industries and internal and external stability, but also needs most of the officials in the country to be diligent in their political affairs and calm in the face of crisis.
Otherwise, this great country will become a laughing stock.
At this moment, Qing Lan strode in and came directly to Xiao Shizhu's side. She leaned down and whispered something in Xiao Shizhu's ear, then took out a newspaper and handed it to Xiao Shizhu's hand before speaking again.
He stood aside.
In full view of everyone, Xiao Shizhu opened the Tang newspaper and took a look. The ghost mother also leaned over and took a closer look at the Tang newspaper.
The contents of the Tang newspaper were the contents of the battle report sent by Ying Ling Star. Liubo Island, a small island where countless Kui Niu lived, had been captured by the Jiuyou Kingdom army.
Today, the construction of the port and fortifications is proceeding as scheduled. The enemy garrison there resisted stubbornly, and was besieged by Ying Lingxing's troops and beheaded.
Today, Liuhuo's head has been circulated throughout the Jiuyou Army's stations in Dongyingzhou to boost morale.
The news came from the night three days ago. That night, Ying Lingxing firmly planted the Jiuyou Kingdom's other shore flower flag on the top of Leizheng Mountain in the middle of Liubo Island.
This declares that as long as this island can be defended, this land and the Liubo Strait will belong to the Jiuyou Kingdom in the future. And anyone who sets foot here and conducts any military operations will be the enemy of the Jiuyou Kingdom.
In this battle of Jiuyou Kingdom, only more than a thousand ghost soldiers were killed or injured, but more than 30,000 enemy soldiers on the island were captured, and more than 80,000 enemies were killed. More than ten large and small warships were also captured.
Not only did he win a great victory, he also won with great honor and dignity.
Xiao Shizhu was very satisfied after reading it. He closed the newspaper and said to Chun Yun, who was sitting next to Lu Wu not far ahead: "Chun Yun, Ying Lingxing has won a great victory. You are in charge of military affairs and military personnel."
The summer palace must make preparations for rewards. All soldiers participating in the war will be rewarded according to their merits, and the captured soldiers must be resettled or reorganized. Plans must be made as soon as possible."
Most of the ministers didn't know what kind of battle Ying Ling Xing fought, and they looked at each other in confusion. They just knew that the newspaper must have been sent by Ying Ling Xing.
Chun Yun and other few ghost ministers were fully aware of the military operations of Ying Ling Star. At that moment, Chun Yun nodded and responded.
"Qingqiu Fox King has an audience with Jiuyou Ping King, **." Just after Chun Yuncai responded, the guards outside the palace gate shouted.
Loud shouts were heard in the palace. The civil and military ministers immediately adjusted their robes, and Wei Jin sat up.
Only Xiao Shizhu was still so casual. He put his Zhongtang newspaper on the memorial table in front of him, leaned his back on the throne, and said: "Xuan!".
A moment after the words fell, Changqin led Qingqiu Fox King and his group of ghosts to the main hall.
Changqin brought Qingqiu Fox King and his companions, who could not help but look left and right out of curiosity, to Xiao Shizhu and Ghost Mother, bowed and saluted, and said: "My lord, **, Qingqiu Fox King is here."
After saying that, he stepped aside, found his seat, and sat on the armchair set up for Chang Qin in the main hall.
In the solemn Tianquan Palace, Hu Shidou looked around and found that there were no officials standing or kneeling in the court of Jiuyou Kingdom. Arm chairs were set up in the middle and deep in front of the throne on both sides, and the ministers were sitting to discuss matters.
I couldn't help but find it novel, and I took a few more glances.
Xiao Shizhu had already looked at the Qingqiu Fox King, a fox king with nine long tails on his back. The ambition and arrogance hidden in his eyes did not escape Xiao Shizhu's eyes.
"The Qingqiu Fox King, the king of the underworld, pays homage to the great and supreme king of the Jiuyou Kingdom, the Queen of the Jiuyou Kingdom." After saying this, the Qingqiu Fox King bent his knees and knelt in front of Xiao Shizhu and the ghost mother.
: "May your Majesty live long and prosperous, and may you be in good health.".
Then there was a kowtow, which made a muffled sound on the floor in front of him. The ministers of the Qingqiu Fox Kingdom who followed the Qingqiu Fox King into the palace also knelt down on the ground and kowtowed to Xiao Shizhu.
This set of etiquette made Xiao Shizhu very uncomfortable. In his words, this etiquette showed that the class system was too obvious, which made him very uncomfortable. It also felt like he was dead and his filial sons and grandsons were visiting his grave.
At that moment, Xiao Shizhu hurriedly said with a smile: "Qingqiu Fox King, please get up quickly. Our country has already abolished the kneeling ceremony. Since you are under the rule of this king, you should follow the local customs. This worship is neither New Year nor a holiday.
Yes, I won’t accept it. Get up quickly.”
Qingqiu Fox King received the order. Although he was a little surprised, he still led the accompanying ghosts and climbed up from the ground.
"The little king does not dare to neglect the king during this trip, and has specially prepared a meeting gift. This is a small tribute from me, and I hope that the king and the queen will accept it." Qingqiu Fox King, who had just stood up, said impatiently.
While he was talking, the two clerks beside the Qingqiu Fox King also opened the boxes they were holding. For a moment, jewels and jewels burst out from them.
The two boxes were lined with brocade velvet, and each contained a rare treasure.