As one of the four major human kingdoms in the North Continent, the Wei State has the second largest territory and the lowest national power. Because its state structure is different from other countries, the sects and Fangzhen are mixedly governed, which determines that this country is like scattered sand and it is difficult to concentrate.
Use your energy to do big things.
The three largest sects, Tianluomen, Leiyin Temple, and Jinguang Pavilion, guard the imperial power and determine the secular order and the replacement of the emperor, while the other 25 Dafang Towns and 49 Xiaofang Towns only
All you need to do is be loyal to the three major sects, pay tribute, and work hard during war mobilization. As for whether Fang Zhen is a mortal city lord, a monk family, or a small sect, the three major sects have no interest in interfering.
This kind of rule originated from the founding emperor Wei Wu, the Yuanying monk Cao Wushang. He had no heirs, so he ordered his three generals to establish three major sects to maintain his affairs after his death. Each of his successors must be
A mortal who is unable to practice, in order to avoid the tedious practice of monks and disrupt the empire he loved so much during his lifetime. Obviously, in his philosophy, there are few people in the world who are as energetic as him and have the mind to govern the country besides practicing.
Jiba City is affiliated to Fang Town in Luyang, a small town that only governs seven cities. Since its establishment more than two hundred years ago, the city has been ruled by the Gongsun family. As a cultivator family, it has two Jindan monks who built the foundation.
There are fifteen monks and half a hundred qi-training monks. Among the seven cities in Luyang Fang Town, they are outstanding in strength, not because they are good at governing, nor because the Gongsun family has good spiritual roots, but because the family has mines.
A second-level medium-grade spiritual stone mine, which mainly produces water-based spiritual stones. It is shallowly buried and of good quality. There are also a large number of high-value black crystals and float ink jade surrounding the mine. It can be said to be a treasure mountain, if it were not for the two golden elixir monks.
If it were, it would have been snatched away long ago. Is it protected by the patriarchal system? Indeed, the various towns and cities in the Wei State cannot send troops to attack each other, otherwise they will be suppressed by the three major sects. Are you kidding? The three major sects
Three and a half saints, the oars and oars disappeared into ashes while talking and laughing.
But there are still workarounds, such as the crooked idea of forcibly marrying a girl and then giving birth to children to compete for inheritance rights. There are policies from above and countermeasures from below. According to statistics from people who are interested, and from the perspective of actual control, now
There are only eight large square towns and nineteen small square towns in the Wei State. Instead of superficial divisions, the annexation situation is even more serious in the dimension of cities. The cities actually occupied by the Gongsun family include Jibai City and the nearby Jianjiang Town.
Hecheng is run by Gongsun He's grandson.
Of course, Jiang Feng had basically understood all this miscellaneous knowledge by flipping through the miscellaneous notes. In addition to the interest itself, he also hoped to find some clues from it so that he could easily sneak into Jibai City.
Judging from his clothing, he is now very "human". He wears white clothes, a jade belt on his waist, and a sword on his back. He is a standard human monk. He does not dare to use his evil-suppressing peach wood sword. The patterns on it are too different from the human style.
, this pine pattern iron sword, although it only has a [sharp] rubbish attribute, it is actually made by the human race. The "Aura Wrench" and "White Jade Flying Needle" are okay. It is small in size and has no decoration originally. It just looks like it.
It's not a big deal if it's a little rough. It's a peaceful time and no one came to check my identity.
But after leaving Yangguan, I'm afraid it won't be so smooth.
The human race is not stupid. A permanent peace treaty has been established, and monks from both sides can travel freely. However, it is still very necessary to prevent spies from entering the hinterland to spy on intelligence. Although they cannot refuse openly, they have thought of many ways, and the trade pass is one of the countermeasures.
, the euphemistic name is to facilitate mutual market transactions, but in fact it traps most foreign business travelers within a designated range. Most of the people who leave the pass and enter the hinterland are likely to be spies, and people can be sent to monitor them. Therefore, after leaving Yang Pass,
If you dig deeper, Jiang Feng's identity will attract the attention of interested people.
When there is demand, there is market.
On the black lacquer cabinet behind the restaurant, there are neatly stacked large and small wine jars, including Xinghuacun, Duogang, Qingfenglin, and local aged wines of various flavors. The grade is not high. There is a sign saying "Nv'erhong is out of stock, book in advance."
, then this is the one. Thieves also have their ways, and there are organizations in various countries that sell information for a living. In the Wei State, if there is no red wine in the wine cabinet, it is a sign that there are informants here who are selling information.
After being familiar with the road and paying the "toll" of fifty gold coins, a tall and thick-set man had already sat opposite him. However, although this place was called the upper room, there was no soundproofing circle.
"I want to go to Gibber City."
"First pay for ten first-level coins, or a thousand gold coins, no matter the price." The black-faced man did not hesitate. "Otherwise, there is no chance of going. Mr. Gongsun died just three days ago, and there is a commotion everywhere, but for the monster clan,
Everyone will still take good care of you."
Faced with this situation where he had no power to resist, Jiang Feng decisively took out a thousand gold coins, which could at least make some difference in the price of spiritual stones for gold coins. The other party also threw out two leather bracelets, except for the colorful crystals emblazoned on them.
Besides, there is no difference in details between the two bracelets.
"Pick one. This thing can cover up your demonic aura and make you more like a human. With your cultivation level, it is equivalent to the fourth level of Qi training." Jiang Feng traveled all the way, still hiding his cultivation level to the fourth level of spiritual level.
, which is relatively common at his age.
"Is it reliable?" Jiang Feng picked up a crystal bracelet and looked at it carefully, sensing the other person's emotions. When his trust level was zero, he didn't want to fall into any trap.
"Don't worry." The man patted his chest, "You can go and find out whether our Baisha Gang does gangsterism or not. As long as you don't risk your own death and hang out in front of the Jindan monks, no one will be able to tell.
Abnormal. Speaking of which, even if someone sees it these days, they won’t say it."
"What do you mean?" Jiang Feng put down the bracelet and picked up another one. There were traces of formations engraved on both bracelets. He didn't understand, but he could slightly inject spiritual power and check the feedback fluctuations to judge the object.
Is it dangerous to wear it?
"Because Gongsun He's unfilial sons are recruiting troops to compete for the position of city lord. The laws of the Wei Dynasty stipulate that cities cannot attack each other, so no nominal monks from other cities can participate in the war. Only unrecorded casual monks will go to this mess.
Water. Think about it, how many casual cultivators there are, so many demon cultivators have gotten in. You must be a poor guy too, trying to fish in troubled waters to make a little money. But seeing how confused you are, let me point you out.
Is there a way?"
"I'd like to hear the details." The man spoke very vulgarly, and the spittle splashed into Jiang Feng's face. Jiang Feng took advantage of the effort of holding his fists to move slightly and hide.
"Gongsun He has four sons. The eldest son, Gongsun Changhong, built the fifth level of cultivation and served as the garrison envoy of the North City. He now controls the military. The second son, Gongsun Changxiu, built the fourth level of cultivation and served as the captain of the inspection department.
Young Master Gongsun Changtian, I heard that the position of City Lord is unintentional, he has the highest level of cultivation, and is at the seventh level of foundation building. Young Master Gongsun Changxiang, the leader of our Baisha Gang, is a mortal, not a monk, and has no intention of competing for the position of City Lord, but our Gang Leader and the Second Young Master
Gongsun Changxiu was born to the same mother, so our Baisha Gang supports the second young master."
"In other words, now that the second young master is stronger, it is easier for him to win the position of city lord." According to the introduction, the eldest young master does have the most military power as the garrison envoy of the North City, but when it comes to fighting for the throne, the army may be neutral.
Because the second son is the captain of the inspection department, which is also a military position. According to the laws of the Wei Dynasty, all the eldest sons of city lords have to spend half a year in the capital as hostages. If they are not in the army for a long time, it is hard to say who can win the support of the army. On the contrary,
The young master, who has two sons and one mother, is the decisive force in this fight for the throne, and the Baisha Gang in his hands.
"Yes, our advantage is obvious now. If you wear a blue crystal bracelet, you are one of ours. But if you are not afraid of death, I recommend you a red bracelet."
"Why?" The red crystal bracelet represents the eldest son. This informant is crazy. He is also crazy when he joins the weak side.
"Because you wear a red bracelet to report, I can get an extra one thousand gold coins as a recommendation fee, and the same goes for you. But if you wear a blue crystal, I can only get your one thousand gold coins as an informant fee.
"
Unexpectedly, this informant is a two-faced person. He probably does not have a high status in the Baisha Gang. Whoever is in charge of Jibai City will not have much influence on him. On the contrary, it is not as beneficial as the recruitment fee of the eldest son.
I didn't expect the water to be quite deep here.
Jiang Feng secretly complained. The actual situation has changed a lot compared with Heilu Zhang's information. Of course, it is also because there are not enough details. They will only collect some cases that can fish in troubled waters for those who are interested to pick peaches. This is inevitable
You will pay a price, it can be small or big, as small as running errands, or as big as losing your life.
If you want to sneak into Jibai City, it is unrealistic to not choose a side to bet on. Without the support of the competing forces, it is estimated that it will be difficult to make a move, let alone fish in troubled waters and steal treasures.
"Has the war begun now?"
"Not yet, the two golden elixir monks Gongsun Mu and Gongsun Sheng are mediating. They are aloof and don't bother to care about such mundane matters. They probably just don't want to cause an ugly scene. If all four brothers die, who will be the winner of this city?
I can’t say for sure.”
"Then choose the eldest son."
Jiang Feng analyzed the purpose of his visit in a short period of time. There was no second choice. Whoever succeeded him had nothing to do with him. Since the eldest son had money, he should go find out what happened. The worst he could do was to get out of the house as soon as possible.
"Then come with me. I'll go and collect the reward." The black-faced man wiped his face and tore off a black membrane, revealing his fair skin. He completely changed his appearance. This guy also took a lot of safety measures.
, took Jiang Feng out of the restaurant, turned left and right, and came out of an alley, where a carriage was waiting.
"Let's go, everyone is here." He patted the driver and got into the car.
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At this moment, three hundred miles away, in the main palace of Jibai City, two golden elixir monks, Gongsun Mu and Gongsun Sheng, were carefully sitting on both sides. The person sitting at the top, sipping tea, was a half-century-old silver-haired man.