Now everyone knows whether it is overtly or covertly.
Ning Chen is Wu Zhao’s spokesperson.
Everything Ning Chen did was on behalf of Wu Zhao.
The better Ning Chen's performance is, the more Wu Zhao is above the imperial court, the straighter his back will be and his voice will be louder.
But this matter is indeed a good thing for Wu Zhao.
But for other people in the court, especially the clan, this is definitely not a good thing.
At the same time, it is not a good thing for the civil servant group in the imperial court.
For the civil servant group, they need a strong emperor.
However, if the emperor is too strong, it will be a disaster for the civil servants.
Because in this case, the civil service group will have no advantage at all.
Therefore, it is inevitable that Ning Chen will be jointly attacked by the civil servant group and the clan after reporting his military exploits.
"Master Cao, I am loyal to Your Majesty. What other people say is their business."
Seeing that Cao Xing was still hesitating, Ning Chen said with a serious face:
"Master Cao, you know that I don't care about my personal honor or disgrace at all."
Ning Chen has already said this. If Cao Xing continues to refuse, it will appear that Cao Xing's situation is too small.
"The Duke's sincerity really puts Cao to shame. Cao will draft the memorial later. Once it's completed, he will bring it to the Duke for review."
Ning Chen waved his hand and said in a relaxed tone: "Old Cao, I still believe in your ability. Once you have drafted it, just send it out. Direct the bluebird to pass the letter and send it over as soon as possible."
"Okay." Ning Chen's attitude has been made very clear. Cao Xing will just do what Ning Chen said.
After the matter was settled, Ning Chen turned around and said to Yun Xuanzi: "Taoist Master, the Western Region has suffered such a big loss, I guess I won't just let it go.
Regarding the formation, Taoist Master will see if there is anything that can be strengthened."
Yun Xuanzi nodded and said: "Okay, I will study this matter further."
After finishing what should be explained, Ning Chen also left Baijia Academy and returned to his mansion.
When Ning Chen returned, Bai Yaoyao was still recovering.
Mu Die has already followed Bai Yaoyao's order to guard the city wall.
Taking advantage of Bai Yaoyao's retreat, Ning Chen also went to take a comfortable bath.
At the same time, also think about how to improve your combat power.
Through this actual battle, Ning Chen felt very clearly that his current combat power was no longer enough.
Next, Ning Chen must break through to the third level.
However, Ning Chen doesn’t have much idea about the third grade yet.
I can only wait for this matter and ask about it in my own high-end small group.
Thinking of his small group, Ning Chen forgot that he had not mentioned the killing of Dayong Vajra Bodhisattva to his small group yet.
"Master Hou, I will kill the man for you." Ning Chen opened his own group and said something in the group without starting or ending.
Sure enough, after saying this nonsense, except Kong Jijiu, Wu Zhao and Prince Jing were all blown up.
"Who did you go to kill?" Wu Zhao was the first to ask Ning Chen.
Ning Chen wanted this result, so he pretended to be relaxed and replied: "It's not anyone, it's the Great Vajra Bodhisattva from the Western Region who is known as the Dharma Protector."
After Ning Chen said this, even Kong Jijiu came out.
"Did you kill Dayong Vajra Bodhisattva?" Kong Jijiu asked back.
Ning Chen replied: "Yes, I will kill the person at the location provided by the Marquis."
After Ning Chen answered like this, Kong Jijiu couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Haha, good, good, good. Very good. You are indeed a student taught by me, Kong Ping."
Wu Zhao didn't think this was a glorious thing.
And why didn't Ning Chen tell her about such a dangerous thing before?
"Good disciple, can you tell me your story?" Kong Jijiu continued.
This is what Wu Zhao and Prince Jing are very curious to know.
"Teacher, this experience is actually nothing. I just used my intelligence and a little bit of tone to successfully kill the Great Vajra Bodhisattva."
Because Wu Zhao was also involved in this process, Ning Chen did not want to go into too much detail.
After all, Bai Yaoyao is the main force here.
In front of a woman, say how awesome the other woman is.
Only an idiot like a straight man can do it, and Ning Chen is not that stupid.
At this time, Marquis Dingguo finally spoke: "You'd better talk about it and see if you can provide some reference for everyone."
Ning Chen looked at Marquis Dingguo's expression of not being afraid of the excitement, and felt an itch of hatred.
But for Bai Yaoyao, Ning Chen had no choice but to do it in front of everyone.
Of course, in Cao Xing's memorial, there will be a section about Bai Yaoyao.
But that was just a way to write to Wu Zhao alone to prove his honesty.
Although Marquis Dingguo was forcing him, Ning Chen was not without a way to deal with it.
Ning Chen has already thought about this: "Master Hou, it's better not to explain my method.
Moreover, my method is completely real and has no reference significance at all.
On the contrary, if you really learn from it, it will really harm people.
What I can do doesn’t mean that everyone can do it.”
After hearing Ning Chen's words, Marquis Dingguo said directly: "Xu Muzhi is not here, you don't need to make it so complicated."
After hearing what Marquis Dingguo said, Ning Chen really felt that at this time, he should bring Xu Muzhi in and let him die in peace.
"Master Hou, I am not promoting myself, but this method is really not suitable for other people. First of all, other people may not be able to solve the problems of Mahayana Buddhism.
Even if the matter of Mahayana Buddhism is solved, the problem of combat power will still be difficult to solve."
Marquis Dingguo certainly knew what Ning Chen was worried about, but Marquis Dingguo was not that gossipy, so it would be nice if things were done.
Ding Guohou also looks at the results, and the process is not important.
"Marquis Dingguo, how did you know about the Dharmakaya monastery of Dayong Vajra Bodhisattva?" King Jing asked Marquis Dingguo.
Marquis Dingguo did not answer directly, but said directly: "This is my own secret."
Marquis Dingguo didn't want to say anything, so Prince Jing stopped asking.
Anyway, King Jing knew that Marquis Dingguo could not betray the Wu Dynasty or the human race, and that was enough.
"Do you still need me to send the Forbidden Army to support the Baijia City in Hezhou to prevent counterattacks from the Western Regions?" Wu Zhao finally caught the opportunity and asked.
After hearing this, Ning Chen was moved.
Look at one, two, or three of you, all of you care about your own honor.
One knows the gossip, and the other cares about the secret of the person gossiping about.
Only Wu Zhao really cares about me.
"Don't worry, Xiao Zhao, my side is fine now. Even if they want to attack, I can completely resist them.
And I guess that there is a high probability that they will not attack at this time.
Great Brave Vajra Bodhisattva died in front of so many people.
Their main focus now may be on eliminating the impact of this incident."
After a pause, Ning Chen changed the topic and continued: "If they really dare to take the initiative to call us, it would be a good thing.
With their main force being involved by us, Mahayana Buddhism will spread faster.
This time I went deep into the Western Regions and found that the spread of Mahayana Buddhism far exceeded my expectations.
Originally, I estimated that it would take at least ten years for the two to compete.
Judging from the current speed, it should not take more than ten years.
It may not even take five years before everyone can fight against each other."
Wu Zhao nodded slightly, and then said in a serious tone: "If you have any specific battle plans next, you must report them to the court.
I must grasp immediately that what you are doing now not only represents yourself, but also relates to the next deployment and arrangements of the entire court.
The court must have a plan so that you can continue to act.
You are not above the court."
Wu Zhao's words sounded like they were meant for Ning Chen, but in fact they were meant for the Marquis of Ding.
Wu Zhao still knows what kind of character Ning Chen is.
Wu Zhaocai didn't believe that Ning Chen would be willing to take such a risk if Marquis Dingguo wasn't directing and calculating behind the scenes.
Therefore, Wu Zhao must clearly say something like this here.
At the same time, I expressed my attitude. This is the first and last time.
However, Wu Zhao certainly did not dare to directly appoint a prince, so he could only criticize Sang and Huai.
Marquis Dingguo did not think of him, but said directly and calmly: "It is true that I did not think carefully about this matter.
But when things get urgent, I really can’t make too many plans.”
Marquis Dingguo has expressed his stance, so Wu Zhao will certainly not continue to discuss the matter.
Marquis Dingguo's statement like this could be regarded as giving Wu Zhao a lot of face.
At this time, it’s time to reflect Ning Chen’s emotional intelligence.
"Xiao Zhao, the Marquis did this just to vent his anger on me. After all, last time, the Western Regions attacked me directly at my door.
If it weren't for my great fortune, I might have died last time.
Xiao Zhao, you know that I am not the kind of person who swallows his anger."
Wu Zhao interrupted Ning Chen and said, "What happened this time is in the past. If anything similar happens in the future, you must tell me."
"If anything like this happens in the future, I will definitely tell you as soon as possible." Ning Chen also assured Wu Zhao.
After saying this, Ning Chen told Wu Zhao about asking Cao Xing to write a memorial for him.
After listening to Ning Chen's words, Wu Zhao also felt that Ning Chen was a little too hasty in this matter.
Wu Zhao faced courtiers every day and knew more than Cao Xing.
This time Ning Chen has indeed achieved another great feat.
But sometimes continuous meritorious deeds may not be a good thing.
Ning Chen comforted Wu Zhao: "Xiao Zhao, you don't have to think so much. The more meritorious service I make on the front line now, the stronger your back will be.
As for what other people say, do you think I care what they say.
You just need to announce the results of these battles, and those stupid people will say whatever they want.
I will naturally ask my historians to write them down."
When Ning Chen said this, Wu Zhao still felt very warm in his heart.
"Okay, I will do as you say, but I also want to explain to you in advance that it may be difficult for you to directly crown the king." Wu Zhao also said frankly to Ning Chen.
Ning Chen said without thinking: "Xiao Zhao, I'm not doing this just to be crowned king. I don't care at all whether you're crowned king or not.
As long as you can stay behind and subdue them firmly, my sacrifice will not be in vain."
There was a brief silence on Wu Zhao's side, and then he said softly: "Thank you."
Marquis Dingguo, who had been 'peeping at the screen', looked at Ning Chen's performance and drank the wine in his glass with a smile.
Now that the casual talk is over, it’s time to get down to business.
"I still have a question here. I would like to ask the teacher, Mr. Hou and Prince Jing for advice."
Without waiting for a response, Ning Chen continued to talk to himself: "I have been stuck at the fourth level of martial arts and Confucianism for a long time. I want to know how to break through next."
Originally, Ning Chen was asking for advice, but Ning Chen's words of "stuck for a long time" instantly made the three of them lose their mood to give Ning Chen advice.
You have only been practicing for a few years, and you have already reached the peak of the Double Fourth Stage.
And if you have only stayed at level four, you will be stuck for a long time.
You have to know how many people spend their whole lives and their highest achievement is only the fourth grade.
"Teacher, Marquis Dingguo, Prince Jing, are you still there?"
Ning Chen waited for a long time and there was no response, so Ning Chen had to call out again.
This chat group is good for everything except that you can't see whether the other party is offline.
"There are many records about this in the royal family's collection of books. I can order someone to send you a blue bird pass later." Marquis Dingguo and the others did not respond to Ning Chen. Instead, Wu Zhao took the initiative to respond to Ning Chen.
Wu Zhao responded to Ning Chen. At this time, Kong Ping and the others could not pretend not to see it.
Kong Ping, in particular, has always regarded himself as Ning Chen's teacher.
How could Ning Chen be allowed to become self-taught at such a critical time?
"The collection of books in the royal family is not suitable for Ning Chen."
Kong Ping first rejected Wu Zhao's idea, and then expressed his own idea.
"Ning Chen, your situation is different from anyone else's.
Since the time of the Confucian sages, although there have been some Confucian and martial practitioners, there have been very few who have reached your level.
So if you want to be promoted to the third rank, I think it is best to be promoted at the same time, otherwise if it is just a single promotion, it may affect the promotion of another one."
Kong Ping's words made Ning Chen stunned for a moment.
Promotion at the same time?
Do we also need to include our own Baijiadao?
"You don't need to include Baijiadao. You are the Taoist master of Baijiadao, and the promotion method of Baijiadao is different from that of Confucianism and Wushu. The two are not the same."
If this is the case, Ning Chen can feel more at ease.
After all, if you are promoted at the same time, your reputation points will be consumed too much.
The key is that Ning Chen doesn't have so many reputation points in his hands now.
"Teacher, why do Confucianism and Wushu need to be promoted at the same time?" Ning Chen asked Kong Jijiu.
Kong Jijiu said: "The third level of Confucianism is called Li Ming, and the third level of martial arts is called Longmen. You should already know this.
You should also know the specific promotion changes between the two.
But there's one thing you may not know.
That is the third level of Confucianism and Martial Arts. The biggest change is that the connection between you and the holy way has become closer.
In other words, only when you reach the third level can you truly step into the holy path.
The holy ways are mutually exclusive. If you step into the third level of the Confucian holy way, it will be difficult for you to step into the martial arts.
The reverse is the same.
As for Baijiatao, because you are the Taoist master, you cannot be kicked out of Baijiadao.
So I won’t be affected by such rejection.”
After listening to Kong Jijiu's explanation, it makes sense.
But it's a bit more difficult to be promoted to the third level of Confucianism and Martial Arts at the same time.
No matter which holy path you practice, it is very difficult to reach the third level.
After all, after reaching the third level, it is a true transformation.
It's almost like a god.
The third level of martial arts already has the ability to regenerate severed limbs.
The third level of Confucianism has the ability to speak and follow the rules.
Although the fourth grade of Confucianism is also acceptable, you still have to talk about the fourth grade of Confucianism.
The third level of Confucianism can cast spells with just a look without speaking.
To put it simply, the forward shaking motion of casting a spell is removed.
Although it may seem like there is only one less forward rocking action, this action can already determine life or death.
"If the teachers are at the same time, does it have to be on the same day or at the same time?" Ning Chen continued to ask Kong Jijiu.
The answer Kong Jijiu gave was very clear: "The same moment."
"If you wait a little longer, there may be repulsion between the Holy Paths."
Ning Chen was even more excited after hearing what Kong Jijiu said.
Are the time requirements so strict?
It also has to be the same moment.
This time point is really difficult to grasp.
After all, this is a promotion to the third level, not from the ninth level to the eighth level.
The difficulty itself is already very high, and you also need to grasp the time firmly.
This is simply hell level difficulty.
Kong Jijiu also felt that the requirements seemed a bit too strict, so he also tried to persuade Ning Chen:
"Actually, you can go straight to one path, and stay at the fourth level on the other path. It would also be good to become an auxiliary.
You also have Baijiadao to assist you, which will not have any impact on your overall combat power."
Ning Chen pondered for a while and then said: "Teacher, I still want to give it a try. Teacher, which of these two training routes do you think I should advance to first?"
This time it was not Kong Jijiu who answered Ning Chen, but Prince Jing: "Martial arts."
The answer given by Prince Jing was still simple and clear.
Kong Jijiu was not happy after hearing King Jing's answer: "Ning Chen was originally a Confucian scholar, and his career in martial arts was due to a combination of circumstances.
If I had to choose one promotion first, it would definitely be Confucianism and Taoism.
At the same time, the promotion of Confucianism and Taoism will also be of great benefit to the promotion of his Baijiadao."
Kong Jijiu regards Ning Chen as his heir. If Ning Chen fails in Confucianism and Taoism promotion in the end.
It was too embarrassing for Kong to offer wine, and he was Ning Chen’s teacher.
Therefore, it is absolutely impossible to advance to martial arts first.