The next day, Zhang Yu put on his teacher's robes, took Xia Jian with him, walked out of the academy, and took a carriage to the east.
Most of the high-status officials in the Duhu Mansion prefer to live in the east of the city, where the area is relatively large, the terrain is high, there are mountains and rivers, dense forests, and a quiet environment.
Zhang Yu also came back here for the first time. Along the way, he saw that almost everyone living here had their own private houses and gardens, either hidden in the deep forest, standing on high hills, or by the banks of streams.
If you just want to live here, if you don't have the status of an official in the capital, you will have to pay a huge amount of gold dollars every year, so apart from the officials, the only people who can live here are some giant businessmen.
The car drove for about half a year and stopped in front of a large house.
The gatekeeper had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw the carriage arriving, he immediately came down to greet him and took him away. After waiting for a short time, he saw the gate opened and a group of people came out to welcome him.
Zhang Yu looked over and saw a mature-looking man wearing a futou and a red robe with a round collar walking at the front. This should be Jiang Dingyi.
He took a look and found that this person was about forty years old, with smooth eyebrows and bright eyes, gentle and elegant, and there was a large group of people behind him. It seemed that most of them were people with bright eyes and strong bones.
When Jiang Dingyi saw Zhang Yu standing there, his sleeves and robes fluttering as if carrying the fairy wind, his expression was slightly amazed, but he quickly calmed down, came up and clasped his hands together, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, I have long admired your grace, and today I have a glimpse of it."
, He is truly worthy of being an immortal cultivator from another world, a heavenly being from the Xuanfu."
Zhang Yu also bowed and said: "I've done a lot of honors."
As soon as Jiang Dingyi heard him use this title, he knew the matter was in order and felt very happy.
Although he holds a high position, he is not a rigid and serious person. Instead, he is very funny. After greeting him, he smiled and said: "Zhang Shenzhi, today I am discussing personal friendship with you. There shouldn't be so many people here. It's just that
The sword is hanging on the ceiling, which is a helpless move." He pointed to his head and said: "I'm most relieved to keep this good head here."
Zhang Yu can understand, but who knows that someone is going to assassinate him, and I am afraid he will not be able to sleep well. If more people are around, no matter whether it is useful or not, at least it will make him feel at ease.
After talking for a while outside, Jiang Dingyi invited him into the house.
This is a Tianxia-style private garden built on a large living pool. Exquisite and unique water corridors surround it and are distributed high and low. It can be said that there are views everywhere.
In the pool, there are islands, Luxiang Island, Feihong Gallery House, and resting pavilions. It can be seen that there are many cloud servant girls with slender waists holding fans, playing flutes and playing harps, attracting several cranes in the waterside pavilion.
Dance gracefully.
Jiang Dingyi led him to a three-story water courtyard in Xiangzhou. Most of the followers who followed him were left outside. Only a young man about twenty years old with a sword followed.
Zhang Yuneng could tell that this young man should have practiced some breathing techniques.
This is not surprising. In the past, the old practitioners have passed down many breathing methods for strengthening the body. However, these people cannot truly teach them. They can only strengthen their bodies, or be much stronger than ordinary people, but they cannot enter the path of cultivation.
The two of them sat down on the observation platform at the highest point of the water courtyard. They leaned on the railing and looked out. The gentle breeze was blowing. Lotus flowers were blooming below, with red and green intertwined. The lotus leaves were floating. Occasionally, cranes and birds were flying over. It was a pleasant scene.
The people and the scenery are just right.
Jiang Dingyi chatted with him for a few words, and then said a little apologetically: "Zhang Jun, although I am engaged in work, according to the rules of the government office, I can only give you the position of participating in governance. With Zhang Jun's ability, you are indeed a little wronged."
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Zhang Yudao: "I am a person who practices Yan Zhong. After this incident, I still have to return to Xuanfu."
The two of them had only said a few words when a servant came up from below and whispered to the young guard. The latter walked towards the two of them, raised his hand to Jiang Dingyi and said, "Engage in..."
Jiang Dingyi said displeased: "Didn't I tell you not to come and disturb me when I'm talking to Zhang Jun?"
The young guard said hurriedly: "Master Qin is back..."
Jiang Dingyi said calmly: "I don't want to say what I said a second time."
Although he was not angry, he still had a sense of authority. The young guard did not dare to say anything more, lowered his head and said, "Yes." He cupped his fists and slowly retreated.
Jiang Dingyi turned around and faced Zhang Yudao: "Don't be surprised, Mr. Zhang. I am now protected by Sword Master Qin recommended by this friend. That Xiao Zhan is his apprentice. Master Qin's swordsmanship is good, but his temperament is good."
He is a little arrogant and has a certain air of pride. Although I don't like him very much, I still want to use him."
Zhang Yu could feel at this moment that there was a scorching aura like a raging fire below. It should be the Qin Sword Master. Although he was not a cultivator, judging from his aura, he was almost at the limit that ordinary people could achieve.
Like those Xuanxiu who have only learned a few seals, they may not be able to defeat this person in a head-on fight. If they have another magical weapon in their hands, they can exert their fighting power several times more than their own.
With such a person around, there is generally no need to fear assassination from others, but if supernatural gods and supernatural powers intervene, it will be beyond the limit of what the person can handle.
The two of them were admiring the beautiful scenery and communicating over tea. The topics ranged from landscapes to folk customs, and they had a great time chatting. Jiang Dingyi changed the topic at this time and said: "Mr. Zhang, I don't know how much you care about the Protector."
Do you understand the current structure of the government?"
Zhang Yu nodded and said: "I know a little bit."
Jiang Dingyi stood up, came to the jade railing, looked into the distance with his hands behind his hands, and sighed: "Since the battle of Honghe sixty years ago, all the heroes of Tianxia in my Protector's Mansion have been lost. Now that the turbulent tide is about to recede, people's hearts are in turmoil.
, there are many people in the capital who are thinking of overthrowing Feng Huo and intending to stop contact with Tian Xia, huh, how can I let them do what they want!"
He turned around and sighed: "It's a pity that the position of the Governor's Office is also wavering now. If Governor Yang Xuan could be more firm back then, the situation would not be the same as it is now."
Zhang Yu thought for a moment and agreed with this opinion.
After the arrival of the turbid tide, the ancient kingdom of Bloodyang revived, and many ancient gods and countless warriors from the previous era woke up from their long sleep.
Facing waves of enemies, the Duhufu, which had only been established forty years, was in danger. At that time, the Governor of Guan Zheng made a decisive decision and personally led an army to fight.
The results of this battle were great. The newly resurrected gods of the Xueyang Ancient Kingdom were almost completely wiped out. However, the Duhu Mansion also suffered heavy losses. The Governor of Guan Zheng himself died in the battle, and not even one of the elite troops was left. Later, the Xuan Mansion and the Shenwei Army
The main losses came from this battle.
However, although the enemy had retreated temporarily, some forces still existed, and they used the ancient altar in Anshan to offer sacrifices to revive the gods again. At the same time, in the name of the ancient Xueyang Kingdom, they summoned the gods of many inland barbarian tribes.
At this time, Deputy Governor Yang Gong succeeded to the position of Chief Governor. After realizing this situation, he sent Tian Xia, an adult man under the age of sixty, to attack the Governor's Mansion. After paying a huge price, he severely injured the opponent again, but
Because the turbid tide is still there, if the source is not stopped, it is still possible for it to recover.
When Yang Gong was preparing to march into the army, he discovered a problem. There were not many Tianxia soldiers around him. And because he was seriously injured, he could not lead the army himself.
Under this circumstance, he ordered his son Yang Xuan to recruit troops to go north.
Yang Xuan is of Xia'an mixed blood, and his mother is a female chieftain of the An people. However, he has been deeply influenced by Tianxia rituals and music since he was a child, and he can be regarded as an orthodox Tianxia person.
After receiving the order, he once again raised 60,000 troops, more than half of whom were An soldiers, and the rest were Tianxia veterans and mixed ethnic groups.
When they reached the Honghe Pass, Yang Gong was already dead. After giving his last words, he was seriously injured and died. Yang Xuan was elected as the governor under the witness of all parties, led his troops into Anshan, and fought several battles.
The forces of the ancient Xueyang Kingdom located west of Anshan were wiped out, and all the ancient altars were overthrown, achieving brilliant results.
However, there are still remnants of the ancient Xueyang Kingdom who have fled deep into Anshan. This is also the biggest trouble that the Governor's Mansion will face in the future.
But here is the turning point.
Many traditionalists believe that if Yang Xuan had firmly sided with Xuanfu Academy at that time, he would have gathered the power of Xuanfu and Dutang to suppress the Shenwei Army in time, and there would not have been as many troubles as later.
But he did nothing, only maintained a superficial balance, and then retreated behind the scenes.
Three years ago, Yang Xuan died of illness and his son Yang Jue succeeded to the throne.
Although Yang Jue is young, because the Yang family is more popular among the people, neither the Xia people nor the An people have any objections, and the Yang family has not cared about the specific affairs for more than fifty years, so all parties have acquiesced in this inheritance.
However, as the turbid tide recedes, things are starting to change again.
You know, everything in the Protectorate now does not comply with Tianxia etiquette.
The original officials of the Dudu Prefecture, no matter how big or small, were all nominally canonized by the local people, but now most of them are privately appointed by the Dudu Prefecture, and half of them are of mixed Anren and An people.
More importantly, if we investigate seriously, even the current Grand Governor himself is not in compliance with the etiquette and law. So will Tianxia admit it then?
This is also the biggest problem faced by the traditionalists. Apart from themselves, few people are willing to stand on their side.
Jiang Dingyi looked at the endless flowing water below and commented on the current situation of the Duhu Mansion in one sentence: "Although the turbid tide outside is about to recede, the turbid tide in people's hearts is still there!"
