The daily life of Dali Siqing

Chapter 493

Ou Yezi is an ancient swordsmith.

But among the ancient Yue people, this is not only a title, but also a title of respect.

Only the most outstanding swordsmiths of each generation of the ancient Yue tribe can be called Ouye.

The white-bearded old man in front of him is the contemporary Ouye.

After standing at the door for half an hour, Ou Ye realized that these two guests were still standing? !

"I'm really sorry for neglecting the two distinguished guests, please come in with me and talk about it!"

Yang Qingyuan and Liu Wangshu retracted their swords and followed Ou Ye into the wooden house.

It is worthy of being the house of the master swordsmith. The house is full of all kinds of swords, ranging from length to weight. Although they cannot be called magical weapons, they are all rare and exquisite.

There was another furnace sword being forged, but because he was attracted by the sword charm of Yang Qingyuan and Liu Wangshu just now, Ou Ye was at a loss for a while, most of this furnace sword was destroyed!

But it's not a big problem, this kind of sword is all in Ou Ye's practice, it's more like a work than a work.

The Ancient Yue people live in the mountains and forests, but they are only in a semi-hidden state, and they often trade with the outside world in exchange for necessities such as salt needed for life.

Among them, the foreign trade of the ancient Yue people is the sword.

The sword-making skills of the Ancient Yue tribe are unrivaled in the world. Even the swords used for trading can be regarded as high-quality goods, and can be sold for a high price in the outside world.

"Master, this is the Zhengqing of the Dali Temple of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who is... from..."

"Yuezhou deposes Yang Qingyuan to Qingyuan." Seeing that Ou Zhao was lost in thought, Yang Qingyuan added.

The ancient Yue people have lived here in seclusion for generations, so they are naturally aware of the governor, an official who has existed in all dynasties, but Ou Zhao can't say anything about such an unpopular official position as "retirement envoy".

For the officials of Zhou Ting, the ancient Yue people had no bad feelings, but they didn't have any good feelings either.

But fortunately Yang Qingyuan is the sword master of Zhanlu. To Ou Ye, sword quality is more reliable than character.

Since Yang Qingyuan can get the sword of benevolence and recognize the master, he will naturally not be a treacherous person.

"Brother Yang, you don't know what's going on here?"

I don't know if it's the tradition of the Ou family who cast swords in Gu Yue. He calls everyone "brother" when he sees them. Ou Zhao, a middle-aged man, looks to be in his thirties, so it makes sense to call him "brother".

But at Ouye's age, let alone 70 years old!This is also called brother!

The last time someone called me brother was Di Zhiyuan, who just came to Dali Temple. Later, Yang Qingyuan heard it really awkward, and spent a lot of effort to correct Di Zhiyuan's strange title of "brother Qingyuan".

Unexpectedly, three years later, the title "brother" appeared again.

After complaining inwardly, Yang Qingyuan opened his mouth to answer.

"I heard that the Guyue clan can understand ghosts and gods, so I came here to ask for advice!"

When he heard that he could communicate with ghosts and gods, Ou Ye also frowned, "Brother Yang, please tell me!"

"Is that so!? During the march of the imperial army the day before yesterday, at a place not far from Songyang County, they encountered Yin soldiers who made excuses. I was ordered by the imperial court to investigate this matter. I heard from the old man in Shanyin Mansion that Gu Yue The people of the tribe can pass through the netherworld, so they came to inquire. Dare to ask Mr. Ou, is there really a way to pass through the netherworld in this world?!"

Ou Ye shook his head first, and then sighed, "Brother Yang, yin and yang are separated, and humans and ghosts have different paths. Human death is like a lamp going out, so there is no way to pass through the dark in this world... The so-called ancient Yue people can pass through the dark, but It’s just an illusion created by our family’s priests! It’s just used to sacrifice ancestors and mourn.”

Yang Qingyuan was also very surprised when he heard Ou Ye's words, not because he originally believed in the existence of ghosts and gods, but as a legend of the ancient Yue tribe, he did not expect Ou Ye to tell the truth so easily.

Could it be that those who study engineering are more honest? !
But at the same time, Ou Ye's frankness also made Yang Qingyuan's suspicion of him drop several notches.

Yang Qingyuan then told Ou Ye about the situation that Cheng Lixue and others encountered that day.

"Although I haven't witnessed it with my own eyes, but I heard Brother Yang's description is indeed like an illusion of my ancient Yue tribe."

"I don't know if Mr. Ou knows the details of this illusion?!"

Ou Ye shook his head and said, "This old man is a blacksmith, and he only knows how to forge iron. Illusion is a thaumaturgy that can only be passed down by the priests of my ancient Yue clan!"

"Then I want to learn more about this thaumaturgy. I wonder if Mr. Ou can recommend one or two for me?!"

Ou Ye's face showed embarrassment. He is the most outstanding swordsmith of the ancient Yue tribe. He has a very high reputation among the ancient Yue tribe, but it is only a reputation.

Those priests will not buy his account!
"The priests are responsible for offering sacrifices to the ancestors, and they rarely come out for activities on weekdays. I also make swords all the year round, so I am not familiar with them. Besides, the high priest is the head of my ancient Yue tribe's elders' association, so my words may not be effective."

Yang Qingyuan rubbed his fingertips slightly and said, "Let's do this! If the priests can help me with this, then the Governor's Mansion of Yuezhou can provide the ancient Yue people with necessary items on a regular basis, including salt, cooking oil and so on."

"..."

Yang Qingyuan's conditions are relatively generous. The reason why the ancient Yue people are in a semi-reclusive state is because they need many things but cannot produce them by themselves.

Only the swordsmith headed by Ou Ye would forge swords and sell them outside the mountain, and then exchange them for the daily necessities of the clan.

"I can't agree to you right now, but I can take you to see the high priest, and you can discuss the specific conditions with the high priest!"

Yang Qingyuan knew that this was already the upper limit of what Ou Ye could do, so he cupped his hands and thanked, "Thank you, Brother Ou Ye!"

Ou Ye waved his hand, "You're welcome, you are Sword Master Zhanlu, and you should be our distinguished guest of the Ancient Yue clan."

Yang Qingyuan still underestimated Zhanlu's position in the hearts of the ancient Yue tribe and the swordsmith.

Zhan Lu is the number two existence on the list of magic soldiers all the year round.

The top of the list of divine swords in Tianjilou is undoubtedly Xia Yu Xuanyuan Sword, which represents humanity and the holy way.

As long as Zhan Lu, who represents the way of heaven and benevolence, is alive, he will not fall out of the top three on the list of magic soldiers.

For the ancient Yue people, Zhanlu is not just a sword, but more like a tribal totem token.

And as the master recognized by Zhanlu, Yang Qingyuan is also unusual for the ancient Yue tribe.

Led by Ou Ye, Yang Qingyuan came to an altar.

"Old Ou, what's your business here!?"

A young woman stopped Ou Ye, looked at Yang Qingyuan and Liu Wangshu behind him and asked.

"Who are these two?!"

Ou Ye did not explain, although the high priest is the head of the elders, but he is the number one swordsmith of the ancient Yue tribe, and the contemporary Ou Ye is also the second seat of the elders.

A young priest is not yet qualified to question him.

"I want to see the High Priest!"

The young priestess bowed to Ou Ye, and then said, "Mr. Ou, please follow me."

The young priest took the three of them to the reception room aside, "Old man Ou, please wait a moment, I will report to the high priest!"

This young priestess is only ten years old, but she is already in the realm of Qimai. Such martial arts are incredible in the Jianghu.

By the way, not only this priestess, Ou Ye, this old man is also a martial artist in the Dongxuan Realm. Although the ancient Qi refining method inherited by the Guyue tribe has a unique breath-holding effect, the Qi and blood really can't hide from Yang Qingyuan's Qi machine .

Ou Ye is more than seventy years old, and he still doesn't show signs of withering blood, which is obviously the realm of the cave.

And judging from Ou Ye's attitude just now, the High Priest reckoned to be in the Dongxuan Realm again.

However, the ancient Yue tribe has a large number of people. There are more than [-] people in Yuezhou and Minzhou, and they have a high reputation among the southeastern Yuezhou. They are the leaders of the Yuezhou. It is reasonable to have two Dongxuan middle.

Not long after, an old woman came out, and Yang Qingyuan could tell at the first sight that it was another Cave Profound Realm.

"Old blacksmith, why don't you blacksmith properly at home, what are you doing here?!"

"Do you think I rarely see you?! Isn't there a guest here?! Otherwise, I wouldn't come to your shitty place."

Yang Qingyuan looked at the two people who were fighting each other, it seemed like they were having adultery! ?

"These two are your distinguished guests?!" The old woman looked at Yang Qingyuan and Liu Wangshu and asked.

"This is Zhou Ting's Minister of Dali Temple, Yuezhou... Yuezhou..."

Ou Ye and Ou Zhao are indeed masters and apprentices, and even Caton is in the same place.

"Depose the envoy of Yuezhou, Yang Qingyuan!"

In desperation, Yang Qingyuan could only add by himself!
Hearing that it was someone from the imperial court, the old woman's face changed slightly.

Ou Ye also knew that the High Priest's attitude towards the court was not good, so he immediately said: "He is not only an official of the court, but also Sword Master Zhanlu!"

As soon as this remark came out, the old woman's expression returned to normal, "I thought you had changed your temper, it turned out that it was Sword Master Zhanlu in person! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

Then the old woman carefully sized up Yang Qingyuan and Liu Wangshu, "As expected of Sword Master Zhanlu, he entered the realm of cave mystery at a young age, how many heroes and masters of famous families have been ashamed?!"

"The high priest is polite, the ancient Yue clan, a family of double caves, this strength is not weak!"

After hearing this, the old woman waved her hand, "We just took advantage of the time to break through the shackles and enter the Dongxuan Realm two years ago. Otherwise, we will be trapped in Yuanhua's life for the rest of our lives!"

Ou Ye was unhappy when he heard that, "That's you, I broke through to the Profound Cave Realm three months earlier than you!"

"OK! OK! OK! You are amazing!"

Yang Qingyuan felt more and more that there was something tricky between the two old men and old ladies, otherwise why was the tone so doting? !

"Okay! Let's get down to business. Master Yang is here to ask us about the illusion of communication between the ghosts of our ancient Yue tribe. I don't understand this thing?! You should talk to Master Yang!"

When mentioning the illusion of the ancient Yue tribe, the high priest's face became serious.

"Master Yang, what do you want to ask?!"

"That's it, High Priest. A few days ago, a large army of liberation from my Dazhou encountered Yin soldiers in a place close to Songyang County to make an excuse! After many investigations, I heard that this is an illusion of the ancient Yue tribe. That's where it comes from."

"Master Yang said just now, it really looks like my Gu Yue's illusion!"

The high priest is the leader in charge of the ancient Yue tribe, and his political sensitivity is much higher than that of Ouye, an old blacksmith!
Someone used Gu Yue's illusion to attack the Liberation Army of the imperial court.

Although Yang Qingyuan didn't say that the army was escorting or anything, what made the imperial army come out was nothing more than armaments, food and salaries.

No matter which one it is, it is a serious crime to exterminate the Yi family, but the ancient Yue people have now become suspects of this crime.

Zhou Ting had long been dissatisfied with the ancient Yue people, refused to accept Wang Hua, and did not obey government orders.

However, it was because the ancient Yue clan kept their own place in peace and order, never caused any big troubles, and they were the clan who guarded the mausoleum of the ancient holy emperor Yu, occupying the righteous name, so Zhou Ting turned a blind eye to it.

Doesn't this matter now give Zhou Ting an excuse to attack the ancient Yue tribe?
"Master Yang, my Guyue tribe is completely unaware of this matter! Someone must use this illusion to frame my Guyue tribe!"

It's too late to deny that this is not the ancient Yue tribe's illusion!Yang Qingyuan can only be convinced that this matter has nothing to do with the ancient Yue tribe.

Although the Guyue tribe has a population of hundreds of thousands and two Dongxuan, such a force is nothing more than ants in front of the court.

The army of the Shenwu Army marched so far, crushing it instantly, there was no room for retaliation.

"Don't worry, high priest. I didn't say that the ancient Yue people were the real culprits who attacked the army of the Liberation Movement. I just want to ask, is this illusion unique to the ancient Yue people? Who else might know it?! Or, what enemies does the Ancient Yue have?!"

After a moment of silence, the high priest said, "The Guyue tribe does have an enemy who is also good at illusion! He used to be a Guyue tribe too!"

"Oh?!"

"I don't know if Lord Yang has ever heard of a rebellion in 25 years!?"

How could Yang Qingyuan, a walking Imperial Academy, not know about it? !

"The high priest is talking about the rebellion of the Southwestern Yue people back then!?"

"Exactly!"

Twenty-five years ago, when Taizu killed Lanhu, quelled the Mingjiao rebellion, and scraped bones to heal poison, Da Zhou fell into a relatively weak state.

The weak Zhou also gave careerists a chance.

Among the Baiyue tribes in the southwest, there was a man who held high the banner and called himself the King of Baiyue. He gathered many members of the Yue tribe in the south and established a country by himself, which he called the Yue Kingdom.

At that time, the Yue people in the Southwest and the Yue people in the southeast responded one after another, with great momentum.

But unfortunately, he met Qian Guogong of the Great Zhou Dynasty, that is, Prince Zhao Jingmu of Qianning.

Under King Baiyue's command, although he had 30 soldiers, he failed to achieve his ambition.

He was facing the famous generals of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Qian Guogong Mu and Ying Guogong Fu.

Facing the pincer attack of the two founding generals, King Baiyue had no power to fight back.

So the King of Baiyue began to absorb the power of various tribes, and turned his ideas on the ancient Yue tribe.

Although the ancient Yue tribe is one of Baiyue, they are the descendants of the Tianhuang family whose roots are Zhengmiaohong. They have guarded the mausoleum of the holy emperor Dayu for generations, and they are unwilling to participate in this kind of struggle.

So he rejected the request of King Baiyue.

Moreover, the ancient Yue tribe had a high prestige among the southeastern states, and their refusal made the southeastern states reject the Baiyue King's solicitation one after another.

The king of Baiyue, who could not be replenished with strength, was finally defeated by Qian Guogong and Ying Guogong, and he was defeated and died.

The southwestern states were also almost wiped out in this battle.

However, the whereabouts of Baiyue's son and the former prince of Baiyue Kingdom are unknown.

"The prince of Baiyue Kingdom?!" Yang Qingyuan couldn't help muttering, this character looks so familiar!
"Yes! He is the direct son of Baiyue King, he is a noble king, but he is very talented and proficient in Baiyue witchcraft, and because of his strange appearance, he is called the red-browed dragon snake, or the red-browed king...his The name is Tianze!"

(End of this chapter)