Bring some shock to the world of cultivating immortals

Chapter 142 Potential (Super All-in-One)

"Killing someone with a borrowed knife, the queen's calculations are really good."

Half leaning on the door, Zhou Li looked at Manager Zhang's back and said with a smile: "This Manager Zhang, if you want to kill Zhang Suohao, you can, I will return him to the capital for you to slaughter. But here, his life, You really can’t take it away.”

"Sure enough, a hero born a boy."

With a long sigh, Manager Zhang smiled and shook his head. He turned around and stood under the moonlight, looking at Zhou Li shrouded in shadow, and slowly said:

"Six years ago, I saw you. You were standing on the city wall and threw the head of Han Tianci's son with your own hands. The prince and I were standing under the century-old pine tree. He said you were a mad genius, and I said you were a weirdo. talent."

Putting his hands together and bowing to Zhou Li, Manager Zhang glanced at Zhang Suohao, who was stunned and astonished as if he couldn't believe the truth, and then said calmly:
"Now it seems that the prince and I were both wrong. You are a true talent, unique in the world, and a blessing to the Ming Dynasty."

"That's really an old acquaintance."

Zhou Li crossed his arms, chuckled, and then asked: "Since Manager Zhang recognized me, may I have the honor to meet you?"

"Good to say."

He gently pulled off his robe, bent down, and folded it on the flower bed beside him.Then, a middle-aged man wearing a black robe with gold seals on his sleeves saluted Zhou Li and said calmly:
"I am a monk dressed in black, Yao Huan. I serve as an official from Prince Shaobao, and I don't take my head off at night."

One product.

No.

Looking at Yao Huan in black who looked like a monk and a weirdo in front of him, a trace of surprise flashed in Zhou Li's eyes.

Prince Shaobao, a first-class official position, but has no real power.This position is the same as that of Tai Tu. It is the backbone of the prince's future, but it is not this time.

However, it's different when the night doesn't take off.

The so-called Night Guard is the most important intelligence agency in the border cities of the Ming Dynasty.In remote outer cities like Beiliang, Jinyiwei was largely suppressed by Ye Bushou.After all, although Ye Bu Shuang, like Jin Yiwei, has no rank, Ye Bu Shuang was built by border soldiers and had certain military power.

Military power was meaningless near the capital, because the emperor could directly control any military power by using the fortunes of the country.But at the border, not collecting at night means absolute intelligence and the power lurking in the dark.Therefore, the position of Head of the Night is a position with a high degree of real power and military power.

It seems that the prince's position is incredibly stable.

"See Prince Shaobao."

Zhou Li returned the salute to Yao Huan, but did not kneel down.People who have attended Imperial College are not allowed to kneel to anyone unless they see the emperor or kneel voluntarily.

Dropping out of school counts.

"Master Zhou, there is no need to be polite."

Bowing and saluting, Yao Huan chuckled and said, "Since you already know me, I wonder if Mr. Zhou can hand this person over to me so that I can complete the Queen's Order?"

"I set up a yin and yang bureau to drive a wedge between Zhang and Shi, and secretly took charge of the Yulin Army. Then I forced Zhang Suohao to return to Gotham and be captured. Finally, while using the power of the Yulin Army to kill the Deadly Saber, I also used the Deadly Saber's hand to weaken or even destroy him. Royal Forest Army. Master Yao, you can't let me waste my efforts."

Zhou Li said all these words with a smile. His smile was very flat and not aggressive at all, but it was impossible to ignore.

"You don't want Beiliang to be charged with killing the Queen's brother and murdering the imperial guards. I understand."

Nodding, Yao Huan naturally knew Zhou Li's intention. He did not pressure Zhou Li as a first-grade Shangguan. Instead, he whispered softly: "Please rest assured, Mr. Zhou, Zhang Suohao died here today, and there is no one." I'll blame you."

"Ah."

Zhou Li shook his head and smiled. He glanced at Zhang Suohao, who was already delirious from the huge blow and was grinning stupidly, and said:

"When the prime minister's son died in the abacus case, Empress Zhang saw it with her own eyes. How could you not know about the old scholar's three arrows if you didn't collect them all night? It only took Li Kuan six years to bring the originally dilapidated Beiliang under control. As of now, I don’t believe that no one in the court knows about it.”

Looking at Yao Huan who still had that gentle smile in front of him, Zhou Li rubbed his hands without any grace. He also smiled when he spoke and was not solemn at all.

"As the Queen's younger brother, governor of three provinces, and former Chief Secretary of the Northern Ring Road, Zhang Suohao knew nothing about this. He didn't know what I had done, or the identity of the old scholar, and he even sent Li Kuan to the throne. Think of him as a clinging ghost whose career is not going well. I have spoken to him, and I don’t know whether he is smart or not, but I know he is not a dead person."

Walking up to Zhang Suohao, with ridicule and pity, Zhou Li turned his back to Yao Huan, stepped on the moonlight, and said with a smile:

"Master Yao is very calculating, and the Queen is not bad either. You did nothing. You just suppressed some news about Beiliang, sealed up my affairs, and then opened up a malignant sore that penetrated into the bone marrow. It flowed out. The pus and blood will not contaminate the capital, but will spread freely in this rundown border town."

"Yes, the queen, the emperor, and the court will definitely not blame me, because many people will not like it if Zhang Suohao's death is blamed on me alone. Therefore, I will definitely be fine, but Beiliang will Not necessarily."

Yao Huan listened to Zhou Li's words, a strange light flashed in his eyes.He never expected that this young man could see through his plan easily. Judging from his words and performance, Zhou Li seemed to have seen through him a long time ago.

"The Queen will not blame you."

Yao Huan finally spoke. He looked at Zhou Li and solemnly said: "The emperor won't do it either."

"Then everything you have done will be in vain."

Zhou Li met Yao Huan's gaze, raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "So, I don't believe it."

"At that time, Emperor Taizong conquered the Northern Desert five times, and his horses trampled the North Sea. The 30 emperor's army drove out thousands of Mongolian Yuan remnants and stabilized the border. The prince of the court had supervised the country for 30 years. The government was harmonious and the people were healthy. Everything in the Ming Dynasty seemed to be fine and prosperous."

Looking at the young man in front of him, Yao Huan smiled happily and bitterly, and then said slowly:

"It's a pity that God didn't fulfill people's wishes. In the 22nd year of Yongle, Taizong died. The King of Han wanted to fight for the throne. After learning about this, Malha, the great Han Dynasty, was ready to take action. The prince spent 30 years supervising the country and worked hard. He became ill from toil and was so weak that he was unwilling to ascend the throne for a time. . I am afraid that he will die in a short period of time, and the mass burial will waste the people and money, and cause suffering to the world."

"At this time, the Ming Dynasty was in turmoil due to internal and external troubles. There was a powerful enemy, Wala, waiting for an opportunity to attack, and the two kings of Han and Zhao were watching. For the sake of national stability, the prince forcibly ascended the throne and was named Hongxi. However, his weak body made it difficult for him to maintain the government. And Zhang Suohao became successful at this moment."

Glancing at the stunned Zhang Suohao, Yao Huan snorted disdainfully and continued:
"At the beginning, he used his identity as Queen Zhang's brother to contact the King of Han and deliver news from the palace to him. Later, he made friends with important officials in the court, and gave away gold and silver treasures as soon as he asked. Emperor Hongxi relied on these seven years to cure his illness. Over the years, Zhang Suohao even connected with the prime minister, and slowly..."

Yao Huan clapped his hands and said calmly:
"There is already a huge web he weaved in the court, and Zhang Suohao has become the biggest sore in the Ming Dynasty. If it weren't for the extravagant and extravagant life that wiped out his temper and made him arrogant and domineering. I'm afraid, he would not It’s so easy to be fooled.”

"Now, if I have this opportunity to kill him outside the capital, the king will not allow me to retreat, and the world will not allow me to do so."

Yao Huan's eyes reflected Zhou Li's figure. At this time, he was no longer the humble Manager Zhang.The power of a first-grade Shangguan is as sharp as a sword, and its sharpness is irreversible.

Even though he was trying to persuade Zhou Li with good words, he was also telling Zhou Li that this matter was not asking, but informing.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the courtyard became solemn.The old scholar was still leaning on the recliner, drinking rice wine leisurely, but there was a faint glint in his eyes.Zhou Li, on the other hand, was standing under the moonlight with a gentle look on his face, not even a hint of anger.

"You're absolutely right. Beiliang thinks so too. Just right. How about my friend's opinion?"

There was no uncontrollable rage or dejection. Zhou Li just smiled and showed no fear of facing a first-grade Shangguan.

He didn't draw a knife and threaten, nor was he preparing to fight to the death, or say any harsh words.He seemed to be chatting with an old friend, relaxed and happy.

Yao Huan was stunned, and then he saw people gradually walking out of the shadows behind Zhou Li.

The graceful tall girl wears a cyan fang ghost face and wears a gold and jade waist badge with royal textures engraved on it.Holding a sword with a gold head and a copper ring, she stood proudly beside Zhou Li, looking very majestic. Among the princesses of the Ming Dynasty, only Princess Yuli, who was given the name "Yuli" by Emperor Taizong, had this style.

"Master Yao is so majestic."

Zhu Qianyun reached out and took off the evil ghost mask, revealing a delicate and elegant face.She looked at Yao Huan and said flatly: "If you could be as majestic to the prime minister back then, my little daughter would admire you."

"For my humble job, please see Princess Yuli."

Everyone knows that the current emperor's love for the prince is far less than that of Princess Yuli.You must know that only the name Yuli was given by the mighty Emperor Taizong, and the rest of them did not have this honor.

Therefore, the moment Yao Huan saw Zhu Qianyun, he lost his posture, bowed slightly, and said with respect: "If the princess can come back to the capital with me, meet the Holy Emperor in person, and wash away the worries in your heart, it will be truly a humble duty." fortunate."

"Humph."

Zhu Qianyun snorted with a cold face without saying much.Standing behind Zhou Li already represented her attitude.Moreover, she also has deep feelings for this small town that holds all the beautiful memories.

It was impossible for Zhu Qianyun to watch Beiliang become a victim of the court struggle, nor could she bear it. The people of Beiliang who had finally had enough to eat were starving again.

"Princess, you should know that Your Majesty has been working hard and diligently on this matter. Please put the overall situation first."

Yao Huan said neither humble nor arrogantly: "The people of Beiliang can move out or stay."

"roll."

Zhu Qianyun's voice was calm. She looked down at Yao Huan, her voice full of frost: "Don't make me repeat it a second time."

"You can't do it in a humble position. This is the emperor's will."

Yao Huan smiled. For him, although Princess Yuli was an obstacle, it was not enough.She is not a prince and has no real power. The emperor's love is not the reason for her wantonness.

"So, you are not allowed to listen to public opinion?"

Tang Wan appeared at Zhu Qianyun's side at some unknown time. The girl shrouded in black and silently wore a jade order with the word "Tang" engraved on it in small seal script.Needless to say, Yao Huan knew that this was the only Luo Yuling in the Tang sect. Anyone who saw this order would feel like they were seeing the Tang sect.

Wait, the young master is a woman?
Yao Huan was shocked at first, and then became a little confused.Of course, this is not to blame for Ye Bu's inability to collect intelligence. The main reason is that after Tang Wan was attacked and turned into a woman, the Tang Sect protected him very closely, and there was a special person to record his use of the toilet.As for Tang Wan's escape from the Tang clan...
On the day Tang Wan fled, the whole country in Shu did not even dare to leave the house.

The royal noblewoman, the young master of the Tang clan, and the heavenly general behind her...
A sense of solemnity gradually appeared in his heart. Yao Huan had never thought that so many "powers" would gather in this small town on the border of Beiliang. What surprised him most was that these forces stood up to Zhou Li without any hesitation. Behind you, never leaving.Those who gain power are not to be feared; those who gather power and do not let it go are heroes.

"Young Master of the Tang Clan, Princess Daming."

Looking at the two people behind Zhou Li and the eyes of the old scholar behind him, Yao Huan smiled and shook his head, sighing: "It's amazing that a small border town can be so blessed."

"In that case, are you planning to continue polluting this small town of Fuze with poisonous blood?"

There was no threat in Zhou Li's words, but Yao Huan felt a little pressure at this time.He didn't care that Zhu Qianyun was alone, because the other party had no real power.

But if the young master of the Tang sect, the number one Lingqi sect in Shu, also supports Zhou Li in this way, then he needs to weigh the pros and cons.

"In fact, adults don't need to worry."

Suddenly, Zhou Li changed his attitude and said flatteringly with a smile on his face:
"I also know that you have worked hard and accomplished a great deal, and the queen has also put a lot of effort into this matter. If I just let you leave like this, wouldn't I lose my sight? Isn't this a waste of time for you to travel?"

Originally, Yao Huan was ready to refute and tell the other party that the matter could not be changed, but he was caught off guard by Zhou Li's sudden change.In shock, he saw Zhou Li suddenly clapped his hands, and then there was another movement behind him.

The corpse of the dead man, Dao, appeared behind Zhou Li.

"The former magistrate of Beiliang County, Lu Youzhong, once set up a beauty and trick formation in Beiliang in an attempt to harm the people and gather beauty and trickery. However, before he could form the formation, he was executed by the Abacus Case. After Lu Youzhong's death, this formation was Buried underground in the south of the city.”

"The new county magistrate Li Kuan had no choice but to seal the formation because he had no ability. He also reported to the court many times and requested that the DPRK send people to destroy the formation. Unfortunately, these letters are all in Beihuan The Chief Secretary disappeared without any reason.”

Zhou Li spoke slowly, in clear and coherent terms:

"Zhang Suohao, the commander of the Beihuan Chief Secretary, was once recommended by Lu Youzhong, so he learned about this. He was greedy and wanted to take the beauty as his own. But the beauty is an evil thing after all. He did not dare to mobilize the Northern Ring Army, so he could only become the governor of the three provinces and mobilize private soldiers."

"In order to deceive others, Zhang Suohao did not go with the generals of the Zhang family. Instead, he deliberately found the Monster Dead Man's Knife and asked it to help him capture Beauty Gui in Beiliang."

Looking at Yao Huan, who was a little stunned but his eyes were gradually brightening, Zhou Li chuckled and continued:
"Unfortunately, Zhang Suohao didn't expect that this formation would be without flesh and blood all year round, and the resentment would condense and cause changes. He led a hundred imperial forest troops and went into the underground of Beiliang with the monster Dead Man's Sword, hoping to capture the beauty Gui. But the Dead Man's Sword was entangled in resentment, The temper is crazy and the ferocity comes out, and then..."

Kicking the long oblique blade of the Dead Man's Sword into his hand, Zhou Li handed the long blade to Yao Huan, put it close to his ear, and whispered:

"One hundred imperial guardsmen, Zhang Suohao, governor of three provinces, was killed by the evil demon's death knife. When Master Yao Huan arrived, Master Zhang's head had been separated, and there was no way to recover. In order to avenge the imperial official, and also to repay In the bright world of Beiliang, Yao Daren fought fiercely against the evil demon, and finally killed the man with his sword."

"Look, how is it?"

Yao Huan was silent.

He looked at Zhou Li in front of him, his eyes gradually blooming.

The rings are intertwined, and the seams are tight.

Beiliang became the victim. Whether it was Beauty Gui or the mutated Dead Man's Knife, it was all evil done by outsiders. No matter what, this matter could not be pinned on Beiliang's head.

Li Kuan was also taken away by Zhou Li's words. He blocked the south of the city, which was due to his duty.But Beiliang was poor, so he could not destroy the formation, and several notifications were suppressed by Zhang Suohao, who was greedy for beauty and cunning, which was reasonable.

Zhang Suohao died at the hands of the Dead Man's Knife. There are knife marks as evidence and the body of the Dead Man's Knife as evidence.And I got a huge credit for no reason.Zhou Li and others were also picked out easily.

The people of Beiliang were grateful to themselves because they killed the evil monster.Empress Zhang and the Emperor will also be satisfied that they have solved Zhang Suohao. As for the ministers of the DPRK...
It is better to be killed by the evil demon than to be captured by the Jinyi Guards.

Interesting, very interesting.

No matter in the past or in the present, there are many geniuses who take advantage of the trend, and there are even more mediocre people who follow the trend, but there are too few generous and tragic people who go against the trend.

As for Zhou Li, who is capable of destroying others, condensing his own power to appease all parties, being good at dancing without losing his integrity, there are very few of them.

"In this case, does Mr. Yao still want to spread the blood of the sores in Beiliang?"

Zhou Li took a step back, smiling broadly and speaking calmly.

"It was before."

Shaking his head, Yao Huan suddenly smiled.

"Now, I have changed my mind for Your Majesty."

Looking at the young man in front of him who looked like a frivolous young master, Yao Huan could not suppress his admiration and affection.He clapped his hands, as if this was an action to express his love, and smiled:

"If the Ming Dynasty loses a bright moon like you because of a sore, then the Ming Dynasty will not be far from destruction!"

Zhu Qianyun was a little surprised. She had never seen the mysterious "Night No Return" in the court be so rude, or in other words, love someone so much.

Tang Wan?

Tang Wan had long been held in Zhu Qianyun's arms, watching the scene in front of him intently.

"Master Zhou, today I will take Zhang Suohao back to the capital to behead him. The Zhang family will pay double compensation for all losses in Beiliang. It doesn't matter how many of the Imperial Guards die, but I only need you to promise me one thing!"

Zhou Li was stunned, and then he smiled.

"Promise you something?"

Zhou Li showed enough interest, then he bent down to salute and asked curiously: "I wonder how capable I am to help you, this superior officer?"

The black-robed Shangguan smiled wantonly, completely lacking the grace that a Shangguan should have.He flicked his wide sleeves, as if he wanted to catch all the moonlight, and said casually:
"Next April, the ten-year-old Hundred Flowers Banquet will bloom in the capital. I will invite you and everyone in the name of friends. I want those things that have been polluted by malignant sores in the capital to see the clear breeze and bright moon of my Ming Dynasty. What a grace!"

"Then what should I do?"

Zhou Li asked.

"You only need to do what you usually do. You don't need to be afraid of anyone, you don't need to be afraid of the so-called superior officials, and you don't need to be frightened by the dangers of people. I want you to turn the capital upside down."

Looking at Zhou Li in front of him, for some reason, Yao Huan's eyes showed the figure of a young man like the scorching sun. In that glorious hall, he was drunk and composing poems, satirizing Taizong's military and wanton appearance.

Obviously there is nothing similar between the two. One is upright, outspoken, and as hot as fire.A man of emptiness and resignation, his mind is cautious, like sinking water flowing slowly.

But these two people gradually overlapped in Yao Huan's eyes, and finally became the "Ming Dynasty character" that he longed for.

The fire of the scorching sun burned the ruins of Ming Dynasty.But now, the pus and blood in Da Ming's bones needed a bright moon like Zhou Li to wash away all the blood.

"Anything is okay?"

"As long as you dare."

"How do you guarantee that?"

Throwing the jade pendant containing extremely powerful spiritual energy to Zhou Li, Yao Huan said calmly:
"This jade pendant is the relic of my father Yao Guangxiao. It can predict destiny three times a day, and can also be used as a protective magic weapon to withstand one spiritual damage. I don't say how much it is worth, but it is more important to me than life."

Looking at Yao Huan who was open and unabashed in front of him, Zhou Li smiled.

"How about I give you some hard work?"

Yao Huan laughed and said:
"I'm afraid you're not ruthless enough to scare those insects!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qianyun and Tang Guan were immediately in awe, and then they began to silently pray for the senior officials in the capital.

With a wave of his hand, Yao Huan put the body of the Dead Man's Sword and the broken knife that had gradually melted into a cloth bag engraved with spiritual magic.Then, with a finger of his right hand, the rich spiritual energy directly enveloped the already crazy Zhang Suohao, levitating him beside him and following him.

"Your plan is very good and perfect, but it will still involve Beiliang. Therefore, one year later, Zhang Suohao will be executed in Lingchi on the day before the Hundred Flowers Banquet. I will order it and the queen will witness it."

Yao Huan was very satisfied with Zhou Li's answer, so he said bluntly: "Next April at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, I hope that the fine wine gifted by Taizong in my altar can be drank with you all."

"I have good credit."

Zhou Li smiled and said, "So, you can rest assured."

"hahahahahahahahahahaha."

Laughing wildly, Yao Huan looked at Zhou Li, his eyes that were already cloudy in middle age were extremely clear, his voice was clear and there was no hint of decadence.

"Back then, the prime minister in black gave Taizong a shaky Ming Dynasty. Today, I, the Taibao in black, will right the Ming Dynasty. Zhou Li, I'll wait for you!"

Turning on the horse, the black clothes were like a cloud of ink under the bright moon, erratic but extremely rich.Yao Huan turned around and rode away without any nostalgia.

Wearing green robes and white clothes, Zhou Li walked on the stone road at night, accompanied by his friends.The old scholar poured wine from a pot and sat down with a smile.He felt the breeze, and felt a coolness in his heart.

and also···
Raising his hand and looking at the stone charm engraved with a rat image in his hand, Zhou Li raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

The more interesting thing is finally here.

(End of this chapter)