Daxia Lingxian

Chapter 316 The old friend reunites, Cai Ji is so sour!

At the foot of Longcuo City, a group of monks wearing ceremonial guards and neatly dressed came.

They got off the backs of several huge flying monsters, and then lined up around a young official in his early twenties.

This official was wearing a bright red official uniform and a black gauze on his head. He looked elegant and dignified, and he was a fourth-grade Confucianism cultivator.

This group of people is not small, and they are also imposing, revealing majesty everywhere, giving people a sense of majesty, awe-inspiring and inviolable.

The eight people in front blared gongs to clear the way and raised signs to lead the way.There are eight more people in the back holding the flag and leading the horse, and eight people on both sides are accompanying the retinue.

The majestic young high-ranking official surrounded by the guard of honor is none other than Cai Ji and Cai Xuanshu!

Cai Ji came to Xifan to deliver the imperial edict. He rode the top flying beast of the Ministry of War, traveling [-] miles a day, and it took only six days to reach Xifan from Chang'an.

In the guard of honor, on the four-sided red-painted official title plate, it is written impressively:

"The emperor of Daxia sent Cai to Xifan and other places to announce the governorship", "Jiayi doctor", "Zizhi Shaoyin", and "censor of Qiandu".

If calculated according to the highest casual official, Jiayi doctor, he is a third-grade official.

Seeing this impressive and orderly guard of honor, the people at the gate of the city all looked over curiously and couldn't help talking.

"This is... the official of Daxia." There were older Xia people around, and they couldn't help being a little excited when they saw Cai Ji's guard of honor, "That's right, it's the official of Daxia!"

"When I was young, Xifan was still the territory of Daxia. I had seen such official uniforms before!"

"All in all, it's 40 years!"

"It was 43 years!" Another old man said, "It is indeed the officials of Daxia, imperial envoys, what a big official! What are they doing in Xifan?"

"Grandpa, are they good people?"

"A good person? How should I put it? Of course he is better than the bullshit masters and Buddhas of Tubo, but he is far behind compared to the Lord of the City."

"Old Di, what you are talking about is nonsense. How can the Grand Xia Prime Ministers compare with the Lord of the City? If they were like the Lord of the City, the Western Fan would not have let the Tubo people occupy it back then."

"Oh, I tell you two husbands, please don't talk about it. If you offend Mr. Daxia, be careful to punish him."

"Hmph, what are you afraid of? This is Longcuo City, and with the Lord of the City here, Mr. Daxia can't punish us."

Cai Ji listened to everyone's discussion with complicated expressions.

As soon as he came to Xifan this time, he saw something that surprised him.

Xifan had been trapped in Tubo for decades, but now that it had just been recovered by Luoning, it showed a prosperous atmosphere.

The people of all ethnic groups were deposed as slaves, and the manors of the lords and temples were also distributed to the people.

More than regaining lost ground?It's like turning up the sky and plowing the ground here again, which will undoubtedly turn the world upside down!
He also heard that Luo Ning ordered free medical care, set up 3000 hospitals in the three counties, recruited [-] doctors of all ethnic groups, and established an elixir bureau.

They also set up a three-county Taoist academy, but they appraised people's qualifications for free and admitted them to practice for free!
It seems that he is a bodhisattva with a heart and a selfless heart.

Why did Ke Luoning do this?Is it really for the people, or is it...ambition?
Cai Ji judged that it should be ambition!It's burning money to invite people's hearts!
He didn't believe that Luo Ning was willing to spend so much money for the common people.

It can be seen from the comments of the people that the Xia people and even the Tubo people here regard Luo Ning as their reborn parents.

In their eyes, Luo Zhiyuan treats them like a kindness reborn, like a second day!

The hearts of the people of the three counties have already reached Luo Zhiyuan's heart.

Zhiyuan, you are such a ruthless character, you have a good trick!

In just three years, he became the lord of the three counties, what a great thing he has done!
Thinking of the Lord of the Three Counties, Cai Ji suddenly felt that he, the rising star of Great Xia who was simply in the emperor's heart, was a little dim.

Sour.

Cai Xianggong looked up at the impenetrable, bustling and peaceful Longcuo City, and couldn't help but sigh secretly.

Three years ago, he became a Jinshi in high school and was recommended by Wen Changbo, and he rose to great heights.At that time, Luo Ning became an actor and toured the world.

At that time, there was a world of difference between the two.

Even the younger sister who liked Luo Ning since she was a child felt that she was no longer in the same world with him, so she decisively cut off her love and abandoned Luo Ning on her own initiative.

But just a short time later, Zhiyuan actually regained Xifan and became the lord of the three counties!

Even the Chang'an court and the emperor were alarmed by it and sent themselves specially to preach the decree.

This is about regaining lost territory and expanding territory!

Alas, with my sister's temperament, if she knew this, she would definitely feel regretful.

Just as Cai Ji was sighing secretly, suddenly a familiar and clear voice sounded:
"Oh my, brother Xuanshu is here, I'm sorry to welcome you, little brother!"

Cai Ji took a look and saw a pair of teenagers and girls coming out proudly surrounded by a large group of monks.

The young man has a loose posture, rich spirit, handsome appearance, noble demeanor, and no anger and self-respect.With every gesture, the aura of the superior person is hard to conceal.

Especially a pair of very distinctive red and phoenix eyes, which look forward to the sky and shine like stars, which is unforgettable.

If his facial features were not still so familiar, Cai Ji would even suspect that this person was the Luo Ning who was so familiar to him!
However... it is!
It is very difficult for this young nobleman with a bright smile and a spring face to coincide with the weak and shy scholar back then.

What shocked Cai Ji even more was that this person's cultivation level was actually that of a Venerable Perfection!
Such a young venerable person is perfect!
It is obvious that Luo Ning has a great opportunity to accept a real person as a disciple, and his aptitude is excellent, but it is a pity that I only know it now!

Cai Ji was startled by Luo Ning with just one glance.

But when he saw the girl next to Luo Ning, he was shocked again.

This girl is about fifteen years old, with a celestial appearance and beautiful appearance, with Prajna painting, which resembles Luo Ning's Danfeng eyes, and is even more radiant.

Although she is still young, her pure aura and noble demeanor are simply unlike any human woman.

Her cultivation has already reached the completion of the fourth rank!

Even those noble daughters of the royal family, the proud daughters of heaven among the famous ladies, are nothing more than that.

What made Cai Ji speechless was that this girl was also very familiar, but who was it not Luo Li?

Luo Li!

He simply could not imagine that the mountain village girl three years ago would transform into a fairy.

My younger sister Cai Quaner compares with her... Sigh!

The transformation of the Luo brothers and sisters shocked Cai Ji to the extreme. He couldn't believe it and felt sour in his heart.

In addition, the large group of monks behind Luo Ning also surprised Cai Ji.

What frightened him even more was Fudou Xiaohei!

No wonder Zhiyuan was able to take over three counties. His power was so powerful.

Where is Hedong and Hexi in 30 years?This is clearly three years of Hedong and Hexi!

It's not just admiration, it's almost a decision.

But after all, Cai Ji is very smart, and he reacted very quickly. He just froze for a moment, and then showed a hearty smile.

"Ah! Brother Zhiyuan, Li'er, we haven't seen each other for three years, and I dare not even recognize each other as brothers!"

"You guys have done great things!"

"We meet again today. Apart from being amazed and surprised, what can I say, little brother-in-law?"

No matter how much you change and how good the opportunity is, I can't lose my posture.

Because I, Cai Xuanshu, am the emperor’s imperial envoy, with a special court, a minister of the temple, and represent Daxia!It's the emperor!

"Brother Xuanshu! Please!" Luo Ning looked at Cai Ji with a smile on his face, "Brother Xuanshu came from a long way, I am very happy!"

In his opinion, Cai Ji has also changed a lot.The scholar from a poor family back then now looks like a noble Confucian official.

"Brother Zhiyuan, please!" Cai Ji also waved his hand generously.

Scholars of the same generation often call each other brothers, regardless of age.

"Play music!" Luo Ning waved his hand, and the clock and drums rang together.

Cai Ji and his party were welcomed into the city by the crowd, and they did not receive a cold reception in terms of etiquette.

Luo Ning invited Cai Ji to enter the City Lord's Mansion, and served tea in the painting hall.

Cai Ji sat down, not in a hurry to reminisce about the past, and said in a leisurely manner:
"Brother Zhiyuan, the younger brother is here to represent His Majesty and the imperial court."

When he said this, he slowly picked up the tea and took a sip.

"Good tea! Unexpectedly, there is such a good tea in the borderlands of Daxia."

The word "Big Xia" is particularly heavy on the bite.

Luo Ning was clear-eyed in his heart, and said with a smile:
"My little brother took the risk of losing his head to rebel against the Tibetans, subdue Xifan, and take down the three counties, all for the sake of Great Xia."

When Cai Ji heard this, he felt relieved.

He already knows Luo Ning's attitude!

"Brother Zhiyuan has also seen my younger brother's official title card, and the imperial envoys are sent to Xifan and other places to proclaim the imperial edict.

When Cai Ji said this, he stopped talking again.

According to the rules, he officially stated that he came here to proclaim the imperial edict. If Luo Ning wanted to obey the imperial edict, he would naturally ask what edict he served.

If you don't ask, then you have no intention of obeying the imperial edict!

Luo Ning was indeed very wise and said solemnly: "It turns out that Brother Xuan Shu is an angel and has come to announce the edict. May I ask Brother Xuan Shu, what is your Majesty's decree?"

Cai Ji then said: "Your Majesty said that he still remembers the people of Xifan. Let me tell you, as a Xia native, you did a good job in recovering Xifan."

"Brother Zhiyuan, would you like to become an official in the court? If you go to Chang'an, His Majesty will definitely use you."

Luo Ning smiled bitterly and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for thinking about the people of Xifan Xia. However, I have just captured three counties and can only defend the border for Your Majesty and the imperial court against the enemy. How can I go to the land of Chang'an and Tsinghua University for personal glory and wealth?"

When Cai Ji heard the words, he immediately understood that it was impossible for Luo Ning to give up the power of the three counties and enter the court.

The reason why he mentions this is because he is lucky. If there is no date, what if Luo Ning is willing to enter the court?Then you have credit for it.

Luo Ning's attitude of refusing to join the court was clear. Cai Ji was a smart man, so of course he would not persuade him again, lest he lose the dignity of the court.

Speaking of it, how many people who are on the pole want to become officials in the court, but it is still not available.

Cai Ji's tone changed, "Your Majesty said, Luo Ning has meritorious service, and he has the country in his heart, and he is going to make you the Marquis of Jingxi, give you the title of General Fuyuan, add the Crown Prince Shaobao, Xu Kaifu Jianya, envoy, and governor of the Tubo military forces! "

When Cai Ji said this, his tone unknowingly became sour again.

"What?" Luo Ning looked surprised, "Your Majesty actually loves me so much? How can I be so virtuous and capable of earning His Majesty's trust even though I'm thousands of miles away?"

"Your Majesty is so kind to me, I can't repay you for it!"

When he said this, his tone was a little excited, and there were tears in his eyes.

"Brother! Your Majesty still knows about us!" Luo Li's tone of surprise was exaggerated, "The imperial court still remembers us!"

"Brother! You are going to be named a general!"

Luo Ning and Luo Li knew that they must show respect to the court and the emperor.

If you offend the moody and face-loving emperor, it's not difficult to deal with yourself.

Not to mention anything else, just ordering Xiuyi Mansion and Sunflower Mansion to sanction him, he would be unable to defend himself.

Cai Ji was very satisfied with the Luo siblings' reaction and said with a smile:
"Brother Zhiyuan, let me tell you the truth, my little brother came here with the intention of rewarding you. Are you sure you will receive the edict?"

He didn't ask any unnecessary questions.Because although Luo Ning is from Xia, he is not Xia Chen.You can follow the imperial edict or not.

He had to test it clearly, otherwise if Luo Ning didn't accept the call if he read the imperial decree directly, he would lose face to the court and His Majesty.

Isn't that a mess?
Only after confirming that Luo Ning has received the edict, can he hold the edict announcement ceremony and officially read the imperial edict.

Hearing this, Luo Ning couldn't help rounding Danfeng's eyes, and said with a look of astonishment on his face:
"Brother Xuanshu, why did you say that? Thunder, rain and dew are all the favor of the king. Once His Majesty's will comes, the younger brother will naturally obey it!"

A matter-of-fact look.

Cai Ji choked and coughed twice, "That's it, that's it. I'm just asking a superfluous question. Then put the incense table on the table and prepare to receive the order."

As Cai Ji spoke, he took out the jade scroll and the imperial edict.

The imperial decree exudes the aura of kingship, and there are also patterns of forbidden ways.

"Okay!" Luo Ning stood up and was about to order the incense table to be placed when suddenly Bai Yuanyuan came in and reported:

"Master! Some kind of Dajin envoy came from outside the city, coming to see Master on behalf of Dorgon."

"Ahem!" Luo Ning couldn't help coughing.

This idiot, Dorgon sent people here and just asked them to wait. How could he say it in front of the Imperial Envoy of Great Xia?
This is embarrassing!
It's really annoying. Why did the Dorgon sect bump into Cai Ji?

But he also knew that it was no fault of the fox.The arrival of the Jin Kingdom mission, such a big event, how could Cai Ji be kept secret?

Cai Ji: "..."

When the imperial envoy heard that the Jin delegation was coming, his expression changed.

"Zhiyuan, someone in the court said that you and Dorgon were acquainted, so it is true, this... this..."

Luo Ning has such a deep connection with the Jinren, how can he deliver the decree?

If Luo Ning accepts the official position of the imperial court and then colludes with Jin Guo again, will the imperial court and His Majesty lose face?

At that time, Cai Ji will be unlucky!
Cai Ji was immediately in a dilemma.If Luo Ning has an ambiguous attitude towards the Kingdom of Jin, then should this decree be announced?
Luo Ning was also very angry.

What a motherly misfortune!

He understood that a choice had to be made.

Many people think that having both sides is the most advantageous.But there is a prerequisite for having both sides, and the prerequisite is that your power can be called a third party and is strong enough to affect the situation.

So, there is indeed a capital that has both sides.

But if your strength is not enough, then you must firmly choose a side.If you want to be on both sides, you are actually fighting on both sides, and most of the time you are looking for a dead end.

Those who think they are smart are not aligned, have no allies, seem to have no obligations, and stand detached, but they are actually the most dangerous.

It is often this kind of power that dies the fastest.

If he had an ambiguous attitude towards the envoys of the Kingdom of Jin today, he would definitely be warned and guarded by Chongzhen and Xia Ting.

Xifan originally belonged to Yizhou.Xia Ting will never allow Jinren to extend his hand to Yizhou!

Then, the court will be forced to sanction itself.

But it was absolutely impossible for Luo Ning to cooperate with Jin Guo.Now that he has three counties in his hands, he is no longer a nobody. How can he rely on the power of the Jin man again?

That's self-destruction in Xia!Will be regarded as a traitor!
It was only a matter of time before he and the Jinren turned against each other.

So, Luo Ning made a decision quickly.

"Brother Xuanshu, I did have some friendship with Dorgon before, but it was just a personal relationship. There is no personal friendship in front of righteousness!"

"I, Luo Ning, am from the Xia, how can I be in cahoots with the Jin?"

Cai Ji felt relieved when he saw his firm attitude, sonorous tone, and no hesitation at all.

Zhiyuan still has righteousness!
"Okay, Zhiyuan, I believe you! The Jin people are barbarians and cannot be trusted." Cai Ji said, "The next step is up to you."

Luo Ning sneered in his heart, and said to himself: "Cai Xuanshu, Cai Xuanshu, do you know who you were and what you did in the original history?"

"Haha, Cai Jinglue, you are a traitor to the Xia Dynasty. You were defeated and captured at the border, and you surrendered to Huang Taiji. You also deliberately made suggestions to help Huang Taiji and Dorgon in their southern expedition."

"How dare a person like you tell me that the Jin people are barbaric and cannot be trusted?"

Luo Ning felt extremely contemptuous, but after all, this didn't happen, and he couldn't say it.

"Come here!" Luo Ning shouted, "Our three counties belong to Xia, and I, Luoning, should be a minister of Xia. How can I collude with the Tartars!"

"If the two countries don't kill the envoy, I will kill him and collect some interest for the dead Xia people in the north!"

"Decree! Expel the Tartar missions! Stay within three counties for three days, and behead them as a public display! Don't say it was unexpected!"

PS: If you were Brother Ning, what would you do?Should we choose a side or remain neutral?Or some other way?
(End of this chapter)