Starting boy Ma Kongqun

Chapter 365: The world is settled, but the storm is not over

The "Hun Tian Supervisory Office" and the "Black Mountain Old Demon" and other giant demons had a decisive battle on the top of the Western Mountain. The supervisor, Master Ma, displayed his extraordinary magical powers that shocked the gods and made the ghosts weep. Except for one "Black Mountain Old Demon" who escaped without a trace, all the other demons were killed by his "Cicada Wing Knife".

When the news spread, the whole world was shocked.

Originally, there were many demons and evil cultivators who wanted to take advantage of the turmoil in Dayu and the decline of the country, especially the opportunity of Yuan Dansheng's ascension, to come out of the mountains and enjoy the pleasure of being superior to all living beings.

Now that they knew that Grand Tutor Ma was a ruthless man no less cruel than Grand Tutor Yuan, they all hid their heads again, restrained their minions, and endured the hard and boring days in their respective nests more obediently than before.

They were just scared because they had almost made a mistake and brought disaster upon themselves. The middle and lower level demons in the capital who had lost the protection of the "Black Mountain Old Demon" and a group of second-grade fire-disaster masters were even more worried.

Many of them tried to slip away, but Ma Ji had already deployed the best soldiers of the "Hun Tian Supervisory Office" to all corners of the capital to set up a dragnet to catch anyone who tried to escape.

Afterwards, he issued a notice to the capital, ordering all demons to leave the city and surrender themselves, and the "Hun Tian Supervisory Office" would punish them according to their evil deeds.

Although those with the most serious crimes must go to the demon-slaying platform of the "Hun Tian Supervisory Office", their innocent relatives will be guaranteed not to be implicated.

Those whose crimes do not warrant the death penalty will be sentenced to serve their sentences in the "Forbidden Demon Prison" guarded by the warden Liu Haishi.

As a result, most of the demons and evil spirits followed Master Ma's request, sealed their cultivation, tied their hands and surrendered themselves.

After Ma Ji arranged these people, he ordered the two supervisors, the four great priests and Yan Chixia to take action together to capture and kill the remaining few extremely vicious and unattached demons who were still holding on in the hope of a chance of improvement in the future.

At this point, the extraordinary forces under the command of Prince Rui Li Xun disappeared.

At this time, Emperor Zhiping Li Hang swore an oath to his troops in Taiyuan Prefecture and ordered the Grand Marshal Wang Lie, who was in charge of suppressing the rebellion, to lead his troops eastward.

Wang Lie took Wang Heng as the vanguard. The father and daughter, one sat in the center of the army, strategizing and commanding, while the other led the army to charge into battle, kill generals and seize flags.

Li Xun's position was not legitimate to begin with, and the people's hearts were not yet convinced. Now, his court officials, soldiers and civilians were in a panic and their morale was low because of the battle of Xishan. Many of them, who were used to being fence-sitters, had already seen the wind's direction early on and secretly prepared to welcome the royal army to restore order. They were just waiting for Wang Lie's army to arrive, and then they would either open the city to surrender or turn against their own side in the battle.

Wang Lie and his daughter arrived at the capital with great momentum, but found that all nine gates of the capital were wide open, and there was no sign of the stubborn rebels.

They were surprised and were about to send people into the city to investigate, but Ma Ji suddenly came to the camp and told them that Li Xun had kidnapped civil and military officials in the court a few days ago, looted the treasury, and was escorted to Qi and Lu by the Eight Dragon Sons of the "White Lotus Sect".

Now everyone knows that the "White Lotus Sect" has been secretly operating in the Qi and Lu areas for many years. After Li Xun usurped the throne, they took the opportunity to control the entire province of Qi and Lu.

Wang Lie had quelled the rebellion of the King of Yue who was in collusion with the "White Lotus Sect" in the past, and he was well aware of the power of such evil cults to confuse people's minds. He also knew that if he were to march into Qi and Lu next, he would probably have to fight some really tough battles.

However, the next step of the war still had to be decided by Emperor Zhiping Li Hang, so he ordered the army to stay outside the city and sent someone to report the matter to Li Hang in the rear. A few days later, Li Hang led the civil and military officials to the capital, first entered the capital to take over the palace and various government offices, and calmed the people in the court and the public. After six or seven days of busy work, the emperor and his ministers held a grand court meeting in the Hall of Supreme Harmony to discuss state affairs.

The ministers saw that the emperor had finished his mission. Li Hang, who was sitting on the high dragon throne, looked around at the civil and military officials below and slowly said, "Thanks to the blessing of the previous emperors, the strong support of the ministers, and the dedication of the army and the people, I was able to restore order and return to the capital. Although the country has been restored to its rightful position, there are still two major issues to be dealt with. One is the loss of the national artifact 'Kongtong Seal', and the other is the separatist king Li Xun's secession of Qi and Lu. I wonder what you can tell me?"

Ma Ji, who was sitting horizontally on a dragon-embroidered stool and sitting at the head of the ministers, bowed calmly and said, "I was not able to capture and kill the Black Mountain Old Demon and take back the Kongtong Seal this time. I feel ashamed and ashamed. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Li Hang saw Ma Ji pleading guilty but sitting still, so he smiled and said, "Grand Master, your words are too serious. Even the Emperor Taizu and Grand Master Yuan in the past were unable to capture and kill the 'Black Mountain Old Monster'. This is not the fault of Zhan, but the monster is too fierce and stubborn. If there is any guilt, it is the fault of the rebel king Li Xun who easily gave the national treasure to others!"

While gently comforting Ma Ji, he secretly glanced to the side.

A young imperial censor in the court hurriedly stepped out, bowed and reported: "Your Majesty, although this matter is not the fault of the Grand Tutor, it must be resolved by the Grand Tutor. No one else can subdue the 'Black Mountain Old Demon'."

Seeing Li Hang casting a hopeful look at him, Ma Ji frowned slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I think I may be able to suppress the 'Black Mountain Old Demon' a little, but I am unable to capture and kill him. I am afraid that I will fail your Majesty's high expectations. I heard that not long ago, the National Master 'Pudu Cihang' survived the storm and became a first-class meritorious official. He also convinced the Dharma King of Light with a discussion of the Tao and a performance of the law, making him willingly give up the northern grasslands for the National Master to spread the Dharma. If Your Majesty can ask the National Master to take action, the chances of success will be much better than mine."

Li Hang looked somewhat embarrassed. Originally, Dharma King of Light and Ma Ji got along very well in the North. Previously, he took advantage of the opportunity of Ma Ji taking over the "Hun Tian Supervisory Council" to regain the military and political power in the North. Now he allowed the "Pudu Cihang" to expel Dharma King of Light. This might have been an intention to further weaken Ma Ji's influence in the North. Now that he heard Ma Ji bring up the topic of this matter, he couldn't help feeling a little guilty.

However, he had already made up his mind on this matter. No matter how embarrassing it was, he still gritted his teeth and whispered, "The Imperial Master still needs to stay in the North and cannot leave for the time being, so I can only trouble the Grand Master."

Ma Ji met his flickering gaze, suddenly smiled dumbly, and said with his hands clasped: "In this case, I will do my best to send people to find the whereabouts of the 'Black Mountain Old Demon' first, and then plan how to take back the 'Kongtong Seal' from this demon."

Li Hang was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "Grandmaster, just go ahead and do it. If you need anything, I will grant it."

Then they talked about the affairs of Qi and Lu. After some discussion between the king and his ministers, because the empire had just been settled, they needed Wang Lie, the main force to stabilize the country, to stay at the center and protect the capital, so they decided to let Wang Heng lead the troops to go to war.

As soon as the decision was made, Empress Tang Heng in the harem already knew about it.

She pondered for a moment, then blew gently at the bronze mirror in front of her.

The bronze mirror flashed with light, and then a figure shrouded in black clothes and dark air appeared. It was none other than the "Black Mountain Old Demon".

"Ma Ji's growth rate is too frightening. We must not let him become another Yuan Dan Sheng. First, you spread the news to lead him overseas, and then do everything you can to keep him here!"

The "Black Mountain Old Demon" in the mirror actually bowed respectfully and said, "I will obey your Majesty's orders!"

(End of this chapter)