I have just been promoted to Qianhu, and I was shocked to hear that this is a Liaozhai!

Chapter 123 Undercurrent (please subscribe)

All commanders were in front of the gate.

Zuo Dao looked at the Jin Yiwei guarding the door in front of him, stepped forward and said, "I am the former Youzhou Governor Zuo Dao, and I came here specifically to pay a visit to the Commander-in-Chief."

When the two guards guarding the door heard this, they glanced at each other, and then said: "Master Zuo, please wait a moment."

immediately.

One of them entered the door and went to report to the capital commander.

The man entered the door and ran all the way to the commander's study. He knocked on the door and said softly: "Sir, Zuo Dao, the governor of Youzhou, has come to pay a visit."

When Cao Xiang in the room heard this, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and then he said: "Please come in."

Hearing this, the Jin Yiwei cupped his hands and said, "Yes, sir."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and left.

Inside the study.

Cao Xiang looked at the document in front of the case, touched the table with his fingers lightly, and murmured to himself: "This little guy actually entered Beijing so early."

He had previously sent a message to Youzhou, and had written the last note in the secret letter asking him to enter the capital without any time limit.

The purpose was to allow Zuo Dao to enter Beijing later.

But he didn't expect that this heretic would arrive in Kyoto just a few months late.

And according to the report from Jin Yiwei, he should have entered Kyoto last night.

He had just returned to Kyoto and without rest, he went directly to his residence to pay a visit the next day.

Interesting, really interesting.

Outside the mansion.

Jin Yiwei came and told Zuo Dao that he could enter the mansion.

Another Jin Yiwei tied Zuo Dao's horse to the horse post in front of the door, and then stretched out his hand to guide Zuo Dao.

Zuo Dao nodded slightly, and then followed the Jin Yiwei directly into the capital commander's residence.

The two of them walked through the mansion and came to the door of the capital commander's study.

Jin Yiwei said: "Sir, the envoy Zuo Zhenfu is here."

Immediately, Cao Xiang's voice came from the room.

"Enter."

The voice fell.

Jin Yiwei gently opened the door and stretched out his hand to indicate to Zuo Dao.

Upon seeing this, Zuo Dao walked directly into the study and saw the commander of the capital, Cao Xiang, sitting behind the desk.

This was the first time he saw this legendary commander of the capital.

He looked much more decent than he imagined, but the scar on his left eye made him look rather determined.

And his strength is unfathomable, at least based on his current strength.

It is impossible to perceive the general range of strength of the person in front of him.

Cao Xiang glanced at the left path in front of him.

Like Zuo Dao, he had only seen Zuo Dao and his life in portrait paintings before.

It can be said that Zuo Dao's identity among the Jin Yiwei can be regarded as the most upright and Miao Hong.

His father and ancestors were both Jin Yiwei.

Now even he has become the governor of Jinyiwei, and he was promoted by himself.

In this current world, he can be considered a reliable subordinate.

When Zuo Dao saw Cao Xiang, he immediately raised his hands and said, "I am a humble Zuo Dao. I have seen the commander-in-chief of the capital."

Cao Xiang put the file in his hand on the table and asked, "Did you understand my previous message?"

When Zuo Dao heard this, he also knew in his heart what Cao Xiang meant.

He immediately said: "What the Commander-in-Chief said in the letter is clear to me. It's just that in Youzhou, where Commander Zhao is here, I will only be criticized for nothing."

When Cao Xiang heard this, he smiled and said, "You are blaming me for sending someone to pick your peaches."

Zuo Dao said quickly: "I don't dare to do this because of my humble position."

He looked at Cao Xiang and said, "Since your lord has sent Zhao Qianshi there, you certainly have your reasons."

Cao Xiang glanced at the case master in front of him and said, "Zhao Lin is too lazy. He has the strength of a small master, but he only wants to enjoy family happiness."

"It would be fine if this person is a knight-errant, but if he is a royal guard, he is not suitable."

"Either he sharpens his temperament in Youzhou, or he quits the Jinyiwei profession. But if he quits, I'm afraid he won't survive."

After hearing what Cao Xiang said, Zuo Dao showed a surprised look on his face.

He originally thought that Zhao Lin was a narrow-minded person, but now he heard from the capital commander that he seemed to have misunderstood.

During those days when I went to the Demon Suppression Division, I was afraid that I was just venting my anger.

After all, it is indeed difficult for ordinary people to accept traveling from a bustling area like Kyoto to Youzhou.

Especially this kind of person who wants to enjoy family happiness.

Zuo Dao said slightly awkwardly: "I see, it seems that I have misunderstood Zhao Qian's affairs."

Cao Xiang smiled and said: "Although Zhao Lin doesn't look like a good guy, he still has a rare heroic spirit among the Jinyi Guards."

Zuo Dao scratched his head and said, "Then if I transferred a group of Jinyi guards under me to Kyoto, wouldn't it be a violation of the rules?"

Cao Xiang said: "There are no rules that can be broken. Logically speaking, based on your achievements in Youzhou and your little grandmaster level strength, I should promote you to a command position."

"But now that the situation is changing, it's not a good time. That's why I promoted you to be the governor before."

"Do you have any complaints about this?"

Hearing this, Zuo Dao said repeatedly: "I don't dare, how could I have such an idea in my humble position?"

Cao Xiang looked at the files about Zuo Dao in front of him and said with a smile: "I originally thought that sending you to Youzhou to hone your skills would not produce results within at least three to five years."

"But I didn't expect that you would become such a famous person in Youzhou and that your strength would improve so quickly. I underestimated you."

When Zuo Dao heard this, he could only respond with a smile.

After all, no outsider would have thought that he would have that kind of golden finger, and his speed of entry would be difficult for ordinary people to predict.

Cao Xiang glanced at Zuo Dao and said, "When you were in Youzhou, I asked you to find the Qinglong Tao Seed, but the document said that you lost the Qinglong Tao Seed and it was in the hands of two big monsters."

When Zuo Dao heard this, he told what happened in Shiwandashan before, nine percent true and one percent false.

Hearing Zuo Dao speak, Cao Xiang smiled and shook his head and said, "You can deceive them about this, but you can't deceive me."

He looked at Zuodao, his eyes were deep, and he said: "Afterwards, I sent people to investigate the Shiwanda Mountain. Although the bodies of the two great demons were not found, I also found some clues."

Hearing this, Zuo Dao froze in place and felt a little bad.

He originally thought that all the Tao seeds in his body had disappeared, and even martial arts immortals might not be able to detect it.

But I didn't expect that the commander-in-chief would be so careful in his actions. Afterwards, he sent people to explore Shiwanda Mountain.

Moreover, they also traced the places where the two great monsters died.

Cao Xiang stood up and disappeared in the next second, appearing behind Zuo Dao.

During this period, Zuo Dao could only detect general traces.

In other words, if the commander-in-chief attacked him, he might not be able to withstand even one move.

According to his previous speculation, this capital commander should be at the Grand Master level.

On par with Yan Chixia, but maybe a little stronger than Yan Chixia.

But now it seems that this is not just a little stronger, but much stronger.Late stage of Grand Master?
Or is it the peak state, approaching the martial arts immortal?

Cao Xiang raised his hand and patted Zuo Dao on the shoulder, saying: "The fight for Tao seeds is based on chance. This matter is determined by fate and is difficult for ordinary people to figure out."

"You are able to survive from a mountain of [-], which already surprises me."

"As for the Qinglong Tao Seed, it is your chance to be refined by you. Your little master's strength should be obtained from this."

"I won't do anything to you because of this. As long as you are still under my Jinyi Guards, you are a member of my Wei Dynasty."

"I summoned you to the capital this time. I wanted you to wait until after the imperial examination and then enter the capital. I will find a position for you to command the military affairs. After staying for a few years, you will be named the commander and my right-hand man."

"But I didn't expect that you would enter Kyoto early."

"Now that we have returned to Kyoto, we will rest in Kyoto for a few days. After a while, we will go to Beizhen Fusi and work with Zhao Yuan."

"After the imperial examination, I will promote you to the position of commanding officer and work for me."

Hearing Cao Xiang speak, Zuo Dao quickly responded: "Thank you, sir."

Cao Xiang opened the window, looked in the direction of the palace, and said, "The situation in Kyoto is changing now. You'd better have less contact with this person over at Pudu Cihang."

"You should be able to tell that this person is a monster and will die in Kyoto one day."

Zuo Dao heard this and said, "I humbly obey my orders."

Cao Xiang waved his hand and said, "Okay, go down!"

Zuo Dao responded: "Yes, sir."

immediately,

Zuo Dao carefully exited the room and closed the study door.

Wait until you take the left path.

Cao Xiang stared in the direction of the palace and murmured to himself: "Ancestor, what on earth are you doing?"

These days, he could feel more and more that the aura of Pudu Cihang's big centipede was getting stronger and stronger.

It was even approaching him.

If this continues, no one will be able to subjugate him except the ancestor deep in the palace within three to five years at most.

By that time, the entire Wei Dynasty was in danger of overthrowing.

Cao Xiang sighed deeply, then closed the window and sat back at the desk again.

……

the other side.

in the palace.

Pudu Cihang was in that Buddhist temple, explaining Buddhism to Emperor Cao Yan.

Cao Yan sat under the Buddha statue, holding the two concubines in her arms, nodding while eating the fruit fed by the concubines in her arms.

After a long time.

Cao Yan said: "What do you think of this reform of the imperial examination system?"

Pudu Cihang clasped his hands together and said with a smile: "Amitabha! This poor monk shouldn't have intervened in this matter, but this reform of the imperial examination is indeed a good thing that benefits the country and the people."

"Nowadays, demons are appearing frequently all over the Wei Dynasty. Only by reforming the imperial examination system can we deal with the next crisis in the Wei Dynasty."

Hearing this, Cao Yan burst out laughing and said, "Your Majesty the Imperial Master is very good at what he said, but this crisis in the Wei Dynasty cannot be avoided by just reforming the imperial examination system."

He said unruly: "The reason for this matter lies in the palace."

"My ancestor is getting old, so it's time to safely leave the great Wei in my hands, not that warrior Cao Xiang."

"Are you right? Master National Preceptor."

Pudu Cihang said with a smile: "This is absolutely correct. If your Majesty has any missions, please inform this poor monk."

Cao Yan shook her head and said: "With the current strength of the National Master, he cannot even compare with Cao Xiang, let alone the ancestor in the deep palace."

"Master Imperial Master, it's better to rest for a while. After a few years, you can do big things again."

Pudu Cihang heard this and said, "But is this official?"

Cao Yan said: "I will send someone to give you a list later. The officials on the list can provide you with official status."

"It's just that this matter should be done secretly. Don't let Cao Xiang find out the traces."

Pudu Cihang smiled and said, "Thank you, officials."

When Cao Yan heard this, she burst out laughing, then stood up, hugged the two concubines and walked towards the back of the Buddhist temple.

He opened his mouth and said: "Little beauty, let me show you how powerful I am today."

Seeing Cao Yan leaving with the beauty in her arms, the smile on Pudu Cihang's face became even stronger.

He got a list from the eunuch beside him, and after seeing the names on the list clearly, he was shocked to pieces.

Pudu Cihang stood up, clasped his hands towards the Buddha statue and said, "Amitabha! Good, good, good."

immediately.

Pudu Cihang turned around and left the palace.

……

Zuodao Mansion.

Chao Chao and Ma Han practiced martial arts in the backyard with great fanfare.

The servants in the mansion gathered around one by one, looking quite envious.

After Zuo Dao returned to the mansion, he threw a book of exercises in his hand to Wang Chao and said: "This secret book will be beneficial to you, you can try it."

After Wang Chao received the secret book, his face was full of surprise, and he quickly said: "Thank you, sir, thank you, sir."

Zuo Dao glanced at Wang Chao and said: "In three days, you will be transferred to the Fusi Department of Beizhen and work with us. Then you will have a good time practicing."

Hearing this, Wang Chao nodded and said, "Yes, sir."

immediately,

Zuo Dao looked at Mahan and said: "You will follow the Dynasty. When you first come to Kyoto, you can walk around and experience the prosperity of Kyoto. After a while, I am afraid you will not have this kind of leisure time. "

Ma Han cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, sir."

After Zuo Dao finished explaining to the two of them, he returned directly to the room.

Wang Chao looked at Zuo Dao's back, frowned slightly, and said, "Why do you look a little uneasy today, sir?"

Hearing this, Ma Han said carelessly: "Are you restless? Why didn't I notice it? According to me, it's better to listen to the adults honestly and spend a few days wandering around in Kyoto. I have never been in such a prosperous city. I visited.”

"I don't know what the difference is between Goulan in Kyoto and those remote places."

Speaking of this, Ma Han had a look of fascination on his face and murmured to himself: "In my opinion, this little lady in the Kyoto Goulan should be more fragrant, softer, and more beautiful."

Chao Chao glanced at Mahan with some contempt and said, "When you came to Kyoto, this was the first thing you thought about?"

Mahan said: "What? You don't want to?"

Wang Chao said proudly: "Wang is a man with a family, how can he hang out with you in a place like Goulan?"

After saying that, he walked out directly.

inside the room.

Zuo Dao watched the two people leaving, closed the window, and sighed silently.

This Kyoto is indeed not a kind place.

I'm afraid I'm going to suffer a lot now.

(End of this chapter)