The envoy from Yongchang County retreated. Before leaving, he presented a huge copper coin. A thin red rope was tied to the copper coin, and the other end of the red rope was tied to the trunk of a huge tree that was as brilliant as flames.
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Luo Chuan motioned to Gao Shixian to pick it up, but Shadow appeared in front of the envoy first and took the huge copper coin in his hand. He lowered his head to study it without caring about the reactions of others.
When only one of them was left in the main hall and the door of the hall was closed, Luo Chuan and a group of important officials gathered around the fire phoenix tree to take a look.
"Is this tree really the legendary fire sycamore?" Luo Jiang frowned and looked at the copper coin in Shadow's hand, then approached the huge box and wanted to reach out to touch the tree trunk, but saw that the originally quiet tree trunk suddenly shook.
The huge tree crown swayed, and countless flaming red leaves moved automatically without wind. He was so shocked that he quickly stopped his hand, "This tree...could it have become a monster?!"
Shadow had naturally seen the vision, and he pulled the red rope with the copper coin in his hand, and the clattering tree crown slowly stopped.
"It is said in the annotation of the Taoist Scriptures that humans are the masters of the Great Way of Heaven and Earth, just like all demons, and the elves of plants and trees cannot attain the Way. But in fact, there are other sages who say that all plants and trees can attain the Way, but the difficulty of attaining the Way must be explained by the
Measured in thousands of years, a period of one thousand years is so long, and it is indeed close to impossible to attain the Tao." Yan Tieying spoke again. As the only strong man among the civil servants who had entered the Sixth Realm of Taoism, he obviously had some research on the matter of Taoism. On his right hand
He gently stirred the faint heat wave in the hall and said, "This tree is no different from the legendary fire sycamore in shape and characteristics. It should be true."
"This is indeed a fire phoenix tree. I have seen another fire phoenix tree on Kunlun Mountain, so I am very sure what it is." A voice appeared on the side of the hall, but it was the voice that had previously appeared with Luo Chuan and others.
Wangchuan Sword Cultivator Niu Deyi, who was on the high platform of Ligong Wenjian, raised his hand to Luochuan and saluted, then walked to Huo Wutong and frowned, "More than ten years ago, Yicheng, the capital of Yongchang County, suffered a surprise attack by monsters and was almost invaded by those monsters.
The summer palace was probably built for this tree. Afterwards, the prefect of Yongchang County wrote to Wangchuan, hoping to give this fire phoenix tree to the master in exchange for Wangchuan's lineage to protect Yongchang County for a hundred years. At that time, this matter was
There was a lot of commotion on the mountain, especially the fire element brothers who were looking forward to it, but in the end they were rejected by the master. Unexpectedly, it appeared in Licheng today..."
"It's just a tree, but it makes Yaoyi and even Wangchuan Sword Cultivator who goes up the mountain to practice Tao so eager for it?" Luo Chuan asked in surprise.
Niu Deyi sighed softly and said, "Master Taishou broke through the barrier and entered the four realms at a young age. It is difficult to understand the depth of the inner suffering of some people who have been cultivating for decades without being able to break through. That is what you find at the end of your life's pursuit
The endless regret that cannot be obtained is the deep despair that has caused many enlightened people to fall into the devil's way. Especially as people grow older and their life span is approaching, and they have no choice but to die calmly, who is willing to give up some other hope? "
He pointed at the giant tree in front of him, "This is one of the hopes that many fire cultivators have above talent and hard work, because there is a Taoist master in Kunlun who once said that the gods of heaven and earth can help people.
After attaining the Tao, one word can push many heavenly favored objects, including the fire phoenix tree, to the altar. Therefore, blessings and misfortunes depend on each other. God knows how many people in the world will be moved by the news that there is an extra fire phoenix tree in the palace.
After all...Li Gong is not Kunlun."
Luo Chuan also frowned deeply when he heard this, but Luo Jiang said slightly angrily, "Yongchang County sent this thing. Maybe tomorrow everyone in the world will know that there is a fire parasol tree in the palace. We should think more about the so-called alliance.
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Zhao Wuji looked at the Huo Wutong in silence, but Dou Qiushi turned to look at Luo Jiang and said slowly, "Actually, the current situation in Li County is just like the Fire Wutong gifted by Yongchang County. It seems that he is overjoyed by the treasures in the world and the scenery, but in fact
There are turbulent undercurrents in all directions, both internally and externally, and crises are everywhere. Just like what Master Niu said, blessings and disasters depend on each other. If one is not handled well, it will be an intractable disaster. Therefore, the matter of non-alignment...should be dealt with with caution."
Luo Jiang heard what Dou Qiu was really saying about him, but he was not angry. Instead, he pondered for a moment and nodded to him.
Seeing him like this, Dou Qiushi smiled and nodded.
Luo Chuan naturally watched this back and forth, "I have discussed the alliance with you before. Now that the prefect of Yongchang County has been replaced and the new prefect can take the initiative to show his kindness and seek an alliance, then he has given us an initiative."
It also saves us a lot of trouble, so no matter what they say when they give Huo Wutong, our decision cannot be shaken. This covenant must be concluded, but the so-called 'war cessation alliance' is like waste paper.
It is the 'Anti-Barbarian Alliance' or the 'Southern Xinjiang Alliance' whose interests are consistent and related to each other."
"The envoy said a lot of nonsense, but one point is correct. Nowadays, Nanyi is connected as one. Although there will be gaps between each other, they are one after all. In order to prevent them from concentrating their efforts to break through one point, and then each other
To defeat it, our three border counties in southern Xinjiang must form an alliance for mutual offensive and defensive assistance, so that the entire southern Xinjiang defense line is also integrated." He paced in the hall, and his words seemed to echo under the huge fire parasol tree.
, "In this way, we can buy me another year on the front line of Hanzhou and South Xinjiang in Southwest China...!"
"Judging from the current situation of the entire southern Xinjiang defense line, Anyang County's first line of defense has been broken. It will undoubtedly be the point that will bear the greatest pressure from Nanyang this spring. Relatively speaking, my Li County may be the one to bear the greatest pressure among the three counties.
The one with the least pressure, but if such an alliance is concluded..." Mu Zeyan, who always said little on such occasions, looked at Zhao Wuji and asked, "Your Excellency, does that mean that Anyang County inherits the contract?
When pressed, I, Li County and Yongchang County still need to take the initiative and achieve considerable results in order to attract the Nanyi army that was originally committed to the front line of Anyang County to disperse?"
Zhao Wuji nodded, "Yongchang County has lost its vitality after this battle. I don't know how to protect itself. Now that there is a new governor who has sued for peace as soon as he takes the throne, I am afraid it will be difficult to make progress in a short period of time. This
In all likelihood, I, Lijun, will be the only one to bear this kind of pressure...!"
He looked at Luochuan and said slowly, "The Grand Administrator once said that he wanted to earn a 'glitter of hope' for the entire southwestern Hanzhou, but it is not easy to earn this 'glitter of vitality', so he can only do this. Every step he takes is a step.
You have to fight and you have to fight hard to win..."
As soon as he said this, everyone present including Niu Deyi all looked at Luochuan.
Luo Chuan looked solemnly and turned his back to everyone. He raised his head to look at the dense flame-like leaves of the fire sycamore tree, but did not explain a word. He just said in a soft voice, "Such a 'Southern Xinjiang Alliance' is very important to Yongchang County."
It is beneficial and harmless, and it is nothing less than a life-saving straw for Anyang County. It is not difficult to sign it, but you must be careful about the details of the covenant. After all, it is something that is to be made public to the world, and no possible stain is allowed."
All the important civil and military ministers saluted in unison, "Follow the prefect's order...!"