Under the sky

Chapter 260 Not to be outdone

Kunlun June Autumn 90

"You are so good at talking!" Tucker laughed happily, "I really wish Gulthas was here, I want to see what his old face would look like!"

"It won't happen." Gao Leqi said, "Does anyone know anyone who has seen Gulthas get angry? Gulthas wasn't even angry when the Holy Road was discovered."

"We should do more tours." Tucker said, "Let's do it again tomorrow!"

Wang Hong, who was lying on a soft chair, drank the celebratory wine. It was a rare occasion for her to enjoy the courtesy of a noble. She felt a little tipsy and a little dizzy, but her head was not yet confused.

"Ha Jin cannot be allowed to visit frequently." Wang Hong said, "Ha Jin must remain mysterious. Gulthas will only show up on important days."

"Don't believe women's opinions!" Tucker said, "This is what the scriptures say, men must have their own opinions! I think there should be more times to make the entire Batu and even the priesthood surrender to Yang Yanhajin!"

The scriptures should say not to believe the opinions of fools. Gao Leqi really had nothing to do with Arien who was easily carried away.Fortunately, Tucker has the biggest advantage - he knows how to listen to opinions. Many times, a king only needs this advantage.

"Nadia is right, we want Yang Yanhajin to remain mysterious." Gao Leqi said, "Yang Yanhajin, Miss Nadia, you should be exhausted after a long day of work. It's time to take a bath and have a good rest. "

"You have something you want to discuss secretly without telling us?" Yang Yan stroked the glass of wine, "We are a cooperative relationship and should trust each other. I don't want you to hide something from me. I think I must warn you that I am not a person. If you treat me as a chess piece, our cooperation will not last long."

"I always remember our agreement." Tucker said, "The Oath of Fire God Scroll, and I will give you enough helpers to enter the pass."

"I will help you regain power from the Priesthood." Yang Yan said, "So I really don't want you to hide anything from me."

"We didn't." Gao Leqi said respectfully, "The son of Sa Shen misunderstood. I asked you to go back first because I also want to go back to take a bath and have a good rest."

Gao Leqi said: "I also hope that Shenzi and Miss Nadia will not discuss our affairs in private. We must unite to fight against Gulthas."

Tucker laughed and said: "Yes, we must unite. If you are not tired, we will continue to discuss how to take back my power from the Priesthood."

Oh my God... Gao Leqi thought, no, he was not thoughtful enough and should have discussed this matter with Tucker earlier.

"I hope to have a coronation ceremony." Gao Leqi said.

"A coronation ceremony?" Tucker asked, "I have already had a coronation ceremony, by Gulthas..." He suddenly realized.

Wang Hong also understood that every time Arien took office, he was crowned by Sasi, which meant that the king's power was granted by God. Now being re-coronated is to declare that Arien's power comes from the son of the god Sasi.

Not only that, if the son of God Sa can be crowned the king again, it will not only implicitly place Hajin's status above the Priesthood - at least that is what Arien admits, but also declare that Arien Palace does not need to be under the jurisdiction of the Priesthood. Both sides can improve their status at the same time.

Tucker jumped up and hugged Gao Leqi: "Gao Leqi, you are so smart!"

Gao Leqi smelled Tucker's sweat, frowned, and rejected Tucker's entanglement with a polite avoidance.If Tucker and Wang Hong didn't think about what was going to happen next, they would just think they were being overly preoccupied.

Yang Yan said: "I don't understand, what is a coronation?"

Tucker said: "The coronation means that you recognize the legitimacy of my throne..." At this point, Tucker suddenly understood that this meant that Yang Yanhajin's status would be higher than that of Arien. Simply put, the Priesthood is higher than Arien. The Grace Palace is already an established fact, and Tucker has to admit that Ha Jin is higher than the Arien Palace. Even if the power of the Priesthood is taken away in the future, Ha Jin is still higher than Arien.

Yang Yan obviously noticed it: "So you want to admit that my power is superior to yours?"

Tucker's joy disappeared and he turned to look at Gao Leqi.

Yang Yan poured a glass of wine. He actually didn't like drinking that much, but he felt that he had to appear more relaxed at this time.

"We need to trust each other to go on for a long time." Yang Yan said, "The son of Sa God will not have a son. There are no such titles as the grandson of Sa God and the great-grandson of Sa God in this world."

"I only have one person, and you have the entire Arien Palace."

These words were not enough to convince Gao Leqi. After all, they had to fight against the entire priesthood, and Yang Yan relied on himself and Nadia to climb from Guan Nei people and slaves to Yang Yan, Ha Jin and the son of Sa Shen, within a few months. status, and also drank with himself and Tucker on an equal footing.

Anyone who dares to challenge fate is in danger. Respecting Yang Yan is a must, otherwise he will never use it for himself, but authority should not be given easily to others. Gao Leqi began to have doubts about his plan.

Yang Yan's reasons were enough to convince Tucker. He was too eager to defeat Gulthas. "I believe you, brother!" Tucker said, "Gao Leqi, make arrangements as soon as possible!"

"There's no rush." ​​Gao Leqi said, "We want to send an invitation to Gulthas."

"Why?" Tucker was confused.

"With the participation of the priesthood, the coronation is more convincing."

Wang Hong said: "Gulthas will not agree."

"He has no reason to refuse." Gao Leqi said, "It doesn't matter if he refuses, we are still going ahead. Because of Ha Jin's outstanding performance today, we have received the support of the people. If the Priesthood denies Ha Jin's authority, people will question it. The House of Priests.”

"I have a request." Wang Hong said, "I hope that my parents and younger brother can be sent to a safe place."

Gao Luoqi shook his head: "There is no such place. As soon as Monduk and the others leave Arien Palace, the insect sound will tell Hilidegg that before leaving Batu, they will fall into the hands of the Priesthood and become hostages. "

"So there is one more important thing - get rid of Hillidger and don't let him become the next Sasi."

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"We can't let them get what they want." Hillidegg walked on the corridor to the Holy Master's Hall, and walking side by side with him was Priest Kong Xiao.

"With all due respect, Healy, rumors have little effect." Kong Xiao pointed out the problem directly, "He has gained the trust of some people, and it is with the tacit approval of Gulthas."

Gursasi accepted Yang Yanhajin's identity in full view of the public.

Potu stood guard at the door of the Holy Priest Hall. When he saw the two people, he stepped forward and saluted: "Kong Xiao is the officiant, and Xili is the officiant."

Although Potu is older than Hilideg, his promotion was slow and he is still the chief priest.Gulthas believes that Potu is too kind and has no ambition. The best position is that of Sasi's executive officer and staff. He is currently the key staff member who arranges personnel schedules for Gulthas.

Hilidegg is in charge of the Sacrifice Army and Insect Sound, and Kong Xiao is in charge of the Discipline Department. The two of them, along with Potu, are the most trusted people of Gulthas. Others call them "Cunning Hilly" and "Justice". Kong Xiao” and “Merciful Potu”.There is another person, Priest Mende, who retired as the heir of Gulthas. He is currently the vice president of the Priesthood. His nickname is "Mende of Embers", which means that his glory has long passed.

The three of them stood in front of Gurthas together, and Hilidegg reported the results of Gurthas' inspection.

"I came here to glorify God Sa." Gulthas was silent and said after a while, "I like this statement."

"He is a false god, just a mortal with red eyes." Hillidegg said, "I tried it, but he can't even explain the basic doctrine."

"The son of Sa God does not need to explain the doctrine." Gulsa Si said, "As he said, why did Sa God send his son to replace the mission of the Priest House? Didn't the Priest House carry out Sa God's will?"

Hilidegg was surprised: "Does Gulthas think that Yang Yan is really the son of God Sa?"

"Of course he is." Gulthas said, "That's why we need to help him and prevent him from being used by Arion."

Hilidegg was silent for a long time, and after chewing it over and over, he understood Gulthas's foresight: "It was Hilly who overstepped his bounds, please forgive me."

Priest Botu said: "I think we can win over him and let the son of God Sa find his way back." He looked at Priest Kong Xiao, "You saved Nadia's family and her fellow slaves."

Kong Xiao said: "Not everyone knows how to repay kindness."

"It's at least worth a try," said Botu.

Gursas pondered that Yang Yan's performance was unexpectedly good. He liked this conclusion, which would be beneficial to the unification of the five major cities and the subsequent use of troops in the pass.

His difficulty is how to take Yang Yansa as his own without damaging his reputation as the Son of God.If the assassination is not done well, it will not only be difficult, but once it fails, the Arien Palace will launch an all-out war against the Priesthood.Tucker may not care, all he cares about is power, but if Nabu Batu weakens due to internal friction, the Holy Mountain will never be able to reach him again.

Climbing the holy mountain and seeing the holy face of Sri Yanabhata was Gultha's lifelong wish.

It is not advisable to use the power of the Guards Army to take Yang Yan away by force. Although Gulthas is old, he is experienced. Several plans have been turned around in his mind, but they are not safe enough.

A small priest walked in and said that a messenger had been sent from Arien Palace.Hilidegg bowed respectfully and said: "Honorable Gulthas, please allow me to retire." The matter of receiving the envoy from Arien Palace is usually left to Hilidegg, and the envoy is not qualified to meet Gulthas.

"Let him come in." Gursasi said.The messenger soon came to Gulthas. Facing Gulthas, he was a little frightened. He knelt down on one knee and put his left hand on his chest to salute.

"What message did Tak Yarian ask you to bring?" Gulthas asked.

"This is Arien's letter." The messenger respectfully presented a letter stamped with gold lacquer and red seal, but Gulthas did not let anyone take it.

"Do you know what is written in the letter?" Gulthas asked.

"I...I don't know." The messenger lowered his head and didn't look like he was hiding anything.

Gulthas nodded, and Hilideg walked behind the envoy and broke the envoy's neck.Potu turned his head and couldn't bear to look.

"Behead him and return it together with the letter. He will be said to have offended me and be executed." Gulthas said, "I am sick and I will not see anyone during this period. Stop giving gifts to Arien. Blessed, communication between the Priesthood and Arien Palace has been suspended."

Potu said respectfully: "Yes."

"Healy, find out what the conspiracy is in Arien Palace. Make good use of insect noises. Nadia also has her parents and younger brothers. Every three days, a messenger is sent into the pass from the Hero's Road to urge Lao Yan to find the origin of Yang Yanhajin as soon as possible. I want to know this person better.”

Hillidegg said: "The holy road is cut off, it is difficult to send people in this life, and the road of heroes is dangerous..."

"No matter the cost." Gulthas instructed.

Hillidegger replied respectfully: "Yes."

"Finally, send a letter to the four great Badu, saying that Nabu Badu has found the new son of Sa God. Spread the news. I hope that within a month, everyone on the grassland will know Yang Yanhajin's name."

Kong Xiao said respectfully: "Yes."

Hillidegg asked: "Are Sars and Sumaba willing to come? They never recognize Salhajin, nor do they accept Tenges teachings."

"Alexas will come." Gulthas closed his eyes and said slowly, "Step back, I want to rest."

Hillidegg, Kong Xiao, and Botu bowed and exited at the same time.

■

"The messenger is dead?" Tucker was surprised.

Gao Leqi held the letter, and the red lacquer and gold seal on it was intact: "Gulthas did not open the letter."

"That old fox!" Tucker cursed, "Can we ignore him and crown him ourselves?"

"Of course, but the priesthood will not be there to bless it."

"Just ignore them!" Tucker said, "Gulthas doesn't see me now anyway."

"So you are now an Arien who has not been favored by God." Gao Leqi said, "The Arien Palace and the Priesthood are completely cut off from each other."

Yang Yan asked: "What's Gultha's plan?"

"I don't know." Gao Leqi shook his head: "Obviously he won't be stirred up by any stones we throw." He was considering whether the coronation ceremony should go ahead as scheduled. This is a big project and must be publicized. There is no such thing in the Priesthood. Any response, no, it should be said that preparing for the coronation ceremony without notifying the priesthood is very disrespectful in the eyes of the people. Can Yang Yanhajin's momentum suppress public opinion?

"Let me think about it again." Gao Leqi said.

"There is a way." Wang Hong said, "Let Yang Yanhajin go to see Gulthas in the name of Gulthas to pray for blessings, and inform him about the coronation."

"Aren't you planning to come out?" Gao Leqi asked.

"They don't dare to harm the son of God Sa." Wang Hong said.

"It's too risky." Gao Leqi refused.

Wang Hong didn't think it was very risky. The son of God Sa went to the priest's house in person to express his condolences. It was justifiable. He didn't even need to meet Gulthas. He only needed to meet with the chief priest Hilidegg to convey the news of the coronation ceremony.Just as she was thinking about it, Yang Yan suddenly said: "Tak Yarian, I need your help with a few things."

Tucker asked: "What's the matter?"

"I passed a tribe on the way here, and they sacrificed a sheep for me. Their priest is already very old." Yang Yan asked, "Can you send a new priest?"

Tucker said: "The priests who are close to Arien Palace are all greedy for money and will not be willing to go to remote villages."

Yang Yan frowned: "Is there no kind little priest in the priest's court?"

Gao Leqi replied: "Kindness and poverty may not necessarily coexist, but they are often inseparable. In this case, why not be a kind and wealthy priest?"

Tucker said: "And the relationship between the Priesthood and us is quite bad now."

Sending a money-hungry person to a small tribe would only harm them. Yang Yan asked, "Can you help me think of a way?"

Gao Leqi thought for a while and said, "I will arrange it."

Yang Yan said: "One more thing. I have a refugee friend wandering outside Batu. I hope to take him into Batu."

"Refugee?" Gao Leqi was surprised, "You still want to integrate the refugee into Batu? Why don't you let him go to that village to be a priest? This can solve two problems at once."

Yang Yan said: "Cooperation requires helping each other, right?"

Priests, nobles, commoners, slaves, refugees, the Arien Palace was already filled with the kind of people Batu needed, Gao Leqi complained in his heart.

"I will handle it." Gao Leqi said, "Let's end today's conversation first."

He couldn't wait to go back and have a good rest. This was too much work and he should really refuse Tucker's request.How many times has Tucker forced himself to do something...

Suddenly an idea flashed in his mind and he asked: "Tucker, do you still remember Jin Yunjin?"

"Jin Yunjin?" Tucker was stunned, "I haven't thought of him for a long time."

He thought for a while and said: "Actually, I quite like him, although he rarely talks. I remember that he was involved in the battlefield between Atulie Batu and the refugees on his way to Suma Batu as envoy, and died there. "

"I still remember he beat you at chess." Tucker smiled.

Can you think of something useful?Gao Leqi slandered.

"Send someone to Suma Batu." Gao Leqi said, "Find the most sophisticated and capable person."

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After the meeting, Yang Yan and Wang Hong walked back.Their rooms were far apart, and they had to walk through two corridors and a staircase to reach each other's residence. Although they were allowed to move freely, the corridors were guarded.

At the corner of the corridor about to leave, Wang Hong suddenly stopped.

"What's wrong?" Yang Yan asked.

Wang Hong looked at the guards in front and behind, and whispered: "Gao Leqi doesn't trust us."

Yang Yan said lightly: "I know. He is monitoring us and doesn't want me to go to see Gulthas alone. He is afraid that Gulthas will offer conditions that are enough to bribe me. This is also Gulthas' purpose. He hopes I'll go see him."

This time Wang Hong was stunned.

"Don't talk for too long, lest the guards become suspicious." Yang Yan said, "We'll talk about it later." After that, he left.

(End of this chapter)