Ninth Grade Jailer: He actually went on a blind date with the leader of the Demon Cult at the beginn

In fact, in the battle with the barbarians, the Ministry of War's treasure [Sandboard War Chess] also played a great role, but it caused Tiedahan to suffer a heavy loss. According to the theory of military merit, he, the Minister of War, has no merit but hard work.

But there is no way, mainly because Du Yan, Qingyang, and Li Zian shined too brightly in the battle to defend the city. The Ministry of War... should just be more modest, lest they be compared with each other, which would be embarrassing.

Zhang Qiushi straightened his chest and continued to praise: "The third person is none other than Li Zian. In front of the Jinluan Palace in Chang'an, he shocked the world with his song "Ode to Chrysanthemums". Thirty thousand mourning soldiers all wore golden armor and fought bravely. The hundreds of thousands of troops who resisted the barbarians not only defended the Chang'an Palace, but also drove the barbarians out of Chang'an City. This is also a first-class achievement!"

Emperor Jingtai glanced at him and called out, "Where is Li Zian?"

"I'm here."

Li Nuo stepped forward gracefully.

He raised his head and glanced at Emperor Jingtai, who was sitting high on the dragon's throne, feeling extremely complicated.

I still remember that in the spring of this year, His Highness the King of Qin still looked childish and excited about taking on the imperial task for the first time.

Now, it has only been three months since he ascended to the position of the Nine-Five Master, and the childishness on his face has completely faded, and he is so mature that he is almost unrecognizable.

Especially those eyes, looking back like evil wolves in the dark, made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

Emperor Jingtai smiled and said: "Zi'an, I already know that you have done a great job in defending the city. Moreover, you also foiled the conspiracy of the barbarians to collude with the imperial envoys. This is also a great achievement. Tell me what reward you want."

Li Nuo shook his head: "I don't dare, this is my responsibility."

"Any meritorious service must be rewarded, and I will not be stingy. Zhang Aiqing, based on military merit, how should Li Zian reward him?"

Emperor Jingtai asked.

Zhang Shangshu said truthfully: "Your Majesty, Li Zian is originally the patrol envoy of Lingnan. Based on military merit, he can be promoted to the third level and can be awarded the position of Minister of the Six Ministries."

The fourth grade of Chaoguan is a dividing ridge. Only those of fourth rank and above are eligible to go to court and can wear scarlet official robes.

Although Li Nuo's previous Lingnan Road inspection envoy was from the fourth rank, it was a temporary position and was fictitious. Once the Lingnan inspection was over, the power would be returned.

And the Minister of the Sixth Division is the third grade!

Once he is actually taught, Li Nuo will be a full-fledged official in the imperial court, and the supplementary characters on his official uniform can also be replaced with a peacock pattern.

The courtiers all took a cold breath after hearing this.

Li Zian was awarded the official position of Minister?

A twenty-one-year-old servant?

Although it is not unprecedented, it is still very delicious.

If you become a minister in your early twenties, does that mean you can join the cabinet and become a bachelor at the age of thirty?

Doesn't this break the unspoken rules for promotion in the officialdom, and where can we put the face of veterans like them!

They all looked at the emperor and prayed silently in their hearts, Your Majesty, please don't be fooled by Zhang Qiushi!

Emperor Jingtai seemed to have heard the prayers of the ministers. He shook his head and said, "That's not right. All the six ministers are full, so we can't demote one of them, right?"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

No near misses.

Fortunately, His Majesty is wise...

However, before this breath was completely swallowed, this wise and mighty Majesty made an astonishing statement!

"Let's do this, promote Li Zian to...the crown prince and grand master!"

What!

Prince and Grand Master?

From Yipin?

On an equal footing with Du Yan?

"Your Majesty, you must not!"

At this time, the courtiers finally couldn't sit still, and some veterans immediately spoke out in opposition!

Du Yan was promoted to Crown Prince and Tutor, and everyone had nothing to say. After all, Du Yan has qualifications and achievements, and he is a bachelor of the cabinet and the minister of the Ministry of Rites. This is real power! To him, the title of Prince and Tutor has more symbolic meaning.

But Li Zian?

Only twenty-one years old!

Being a minister is very satisfying. Now, jump directly to the triple level and be awarded the title of crown prince or grand master?

Although this is a false position and has no real power, it is still a real job!

What should they do when they see Li Zian in the future?

Do you bow your head?

Li Nuo narrowed his eyes.

This is the royal killing technique!

This was deliberately putting him on the fire... In this way, he stood on the opposite side of the ministers.

This Emperor Jingtai really regarded him as his enemy!

He didn't understand.

He didn't feel that he had done anything wrong, nor did he pose a threat to Emperor Jingtai's throne. Why was His Highness the King of Qin so hostile to him after he became emperor?

Emperor Jingtai smiled and explained: "Li Zi'an is a great talent! He has extraordinary attainments in literature and art, which is the [Fourth Grade True Artistic Conception], and above all in martial arts, he is a third-grade martial artist. He can bring order to the world with his pen, and he can mount a horse with his martial arts." Qiankun is such a great talent, so I naturally want to reuse him."

"After the queen gave birth to the prince, Li Zian personally taught the prince Wen Tao and martial arts. I still remember that when I was the king of Qin, I went south to Yuzhou to handle a case and encountered danger. It was Li Zian who stepped forward and escorted me back. Chang'an. Li Zian is loyal to me, and this prince and grand master must be him!"

Even if the courtiers were dissatisfied, they could only shut up. Otherwise, we will have trouble with His Majesty.

And the original good impression towards Li Zian also turned into nothingness at this moment.

Seeing the dissatisfied expressions of the ministers, Li Nuo sighed secretly in his heart, Emperor Jingtai's move was really cruel!

Killing is heartbreaking.

Originally, he thought that Emperor Jingtai would continue to send him out to Mobei, the northwest, or the southwest to open up and expand Dayin's territory.

He also thought that when he was far away from the court, the sky would be high enough for birds to fly, and the sea wide for fish to jump, and he could let go of his hands and feet to do something big.

Who would have thought that Emperor Jingtai would come up with such a move to drain the fire!

In this way, he was trapped in the court.

"My lord, how can you occupy such a high position if you are so virtuous and capable?"

Li Nuo struggled.

Emperor Jingtai smiled slightly: "Li Aiqing is too humble. You are the future Confucian and Taoist leader, and you will be the Crown Prince and Grand Master! Please step down."

"Wei Chen, thank you."

Li Nuo wanted to refute, but when he saw Du Yan winking at him secretly, he agreed first.

After all, thunder, rain and dew are all for your kindness.

Your Majesty wants to reward you, but it’s not that easy for you to refuse.

Subsequently.

The court discussed some other matters. Seeing that it was almost noon, Mr. Chen, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, came out to speak: "Your Majesty, the envoy from Western Chu will come to Beijing soon. How to arrange it?"

Although Ren Tianxing occupied Lingnan, he used the Central Plains name "Ren Tianxing", and Cao Xiong, the governor of Lingnan, was still nominally in charge of Lingnan. Therefore, on the surface, Xi Chu and Dayin did not completely break up.

Now, Xi Chu has sent a group of envoys, but they don’t know what they want to do.

Emperor Jingtai said calmly: "Who is the envoy from Western Chu?"

"The third-rank scholar in the world today...Zhuo Qilin."

It's him!

The whole hall was shocked!

Prime Minister Cui is not here, and there is another third-grade Confucian who has long since retired to seclusion. Therefore, among the third-grade Confucians and Taoists today, only Zhuo Qilin of Western Chu is left.

This time he took action, everyone in Dayin's officialdom was suddenly a generation younger.

unless……

Li Qi, the president of Lushan College, came forward. But he is not an official, and I don’t know where he is now.

For a moment, everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to respond.

When someone goes on a mission to the Central Plains, if the Central Plains dynasty fails to respond well, the world will laugh out loud.

The Central Plains has always regarded itself as the orthodox Confucianism and Taoism. If it loses to Zhuo Qilin in some debates on classics and meanings, then who is the orthodox one?

Xichu?

Where does that put Dayin's face?

Unexpectedly, Emperor Jingtai smiled and said disapprovingly: "It's Jade Qilin. How many days will it take for them to enter Beijing?"

"They have entered Yuzhou City and come to Luoyang by water. It will take as short as seven days and as long as ten days."

"Then let the etiquette department treat you seriously. If there are any difficulties, just ask Li Zian to deal with them."

Emperor Jingtai glanced at Li Nuo casually.

Yes.

Li Zian, but [Fourth level of true artistic conception]! It is also very likely that he will become a third-grade scholar within ten years! Moreover, he has composed so many war poems, and now he is a first-grade prince and grand master.

It was just right for him to come forward!

Everyone suddenly realized.

Your Majesty, you are indeed wise and mighty!

Li Nuo felt a chill in his heart.

It was a premeditated plan for Emperor Tai to appoint him as the first-grade prince and grand master.

The front leg has just finished the reward, and the back leg is going to treat him like a bull and let him take care of Zhuo Qilin.

Is this something humans do?

He is going to take the lead against a third-grade scholar who has attained enlightenment?

Why.

Now it is difficult to get off the tiger.

Such calculations left him helpless.

Sure enough, a confrontation in the court is far more unpredictable than on the battlefield.

"Retreat!"

Subsequently, this major court meeting came to an end.

Li Nuo got an advantage, but he also had to take responsibility.

Of course, if he copes well and really tramples Zhuo Qilin under his feet, then he can really become a Confucian and Taoist leader at the age of twenty-one!

Out of the palace.

Du Yan's old face smiled brighter than a chrysanthemum: "Prince and Grand Master, please stay."

Li Nuo rolled his eyes: "Oh, it turns out it was the Taifu who was disrespectful and disrespectful in person. I wonder what the Taifu has to say?"

Du Yan said happily: "I'm still angry!"

Li Nuo said angrily: "Your Majesty and the imperial court are setting me on a fire rack to roast, and you don't want to stop me? This prince and grand master is too hot to touch."

Du Yan: "You deserve this, why should you dissuade me?"

Li Nuonu pointed to the west with a look of despair: "That jade unicorn is coming soon, what should I do? Do you really think I can deal with him?"

Du Yan smiled mysteriously: "The disaster is diverted to the east."

"what for?"

Li Nuo raised his eyebrows.

Du Yan whispered: "I received news that the Western Region Tantric Sect has sent someone again."

"Are they determined to destroy us in the Central Plains? Didn't they say they would never come to the Central Plains to spread Buddhism again? How can they still have the nerve to come?"

Li Nuo said disdainfully.

"Now and then. They came in the name of celebrating Emperor Jingtai's accession to the throne. And when he came this time, he also brought 100,000 volumes of scriptures for free to the court. Besides, His Majesty also issued a decree not long ago, Allow Tantric Buddhism to enter the Central Plains to promote Buddhism."

Du Yan explained.

Li Nuo's heart sank.

The person who comes is not good.

Moreover, the matter of [Buddha Kingdom in the Palm] has not been resolved yet.

He asked warily: "Who is the lama leading the team?"

Du Yan replied: "Zen Master Zhiche, the chief disciple of the third generation of Tantric Buddhism, is the senior brother of Zhiqing who was taught a lesson by you before."

Zhi Che!

It turned out to be that ridiculously handsome monk.

Li Nuo recalled.

I had also met Zhiche before at the Yangzhou Sword Tomb Conference.

At the time of seizing the sword, he had obtained six swords.

And he is also a great Zen master.

What is a great Zen master?

That is, once you break through to Xiang Cultivation, you can directly cross over to the third-grade Arhat realm and become a second-grade Bodhisattva!

How many Bodhisattvas are there in the entire Buddhism?

There are only four Buddhists and Tantrics combined!

And Zhiche might be the fifth one!

Li Nuo shook his head and said seriously: "These are all old foxes. It's not easy to divert trouble away."

Du Yan smiled and said, "I understand Zhuo Qilin. He dislikes Tantric monks the most."

"Tantrik and Xichu should be considered allies, right? Why don't you like it?"

Li Nuo asked in confusion.

Du Yan: "Because Zhuo Qilin had been in poverty since he was a child, in order to have a bite of food, he became a disciple of the Tantric Sect. However, he heard that the old monks of the Tantric Sect were not very good to him. In the end, Zhuo Qilin returned to secular life, and then met Xi An old prince of Chu, it was with the help of the old prince that he became enlightened and eventually became a great scholar. It was precisely because of this kindness that he stayed in Western Chu to serve."

Li Nuo was dumbfounded: "This great scholar has such a tragic childhood experience, so what is his purpose in coming to the Central Plains this time?"

Du Yan said disapprovingly: "Of course he is here to learn about literature. He is actually a very pure person. If you can defeat him in literature, he may be willing to become your teacher."

Li Nuo secretly complained in his heart.

Only he himself knows how much real ability he has.

In the final analysis, it was because he became Wenzhao Gong that he achieved great success in Confucianism.

Actually... there really isn't much ink in my stomach.

There is no problem in writing poems and reciting lyrics at some literary conferences.

But if it really involves a literary debate about classics and meanings, then it would be a shame to defeat the troops in Xiliang...

"I know, then I'll go back and get ready."

Li Nuo said bravely.

He decided.

If you really want to argue, just pretend to be dumb!

Moreover, there are so many great scholars in the Central Plains, and there are several in Lushan who have not yet become officials. If you really want to argue with others, just take those old guys out for a walk.

Eating free meals every day and not working?

How can that be done?

Return to Luoyang Villa.

Within a quarter of an hour, Xiao Huangmen came over to deliver the order.

This is a reward from the imperial court.

Li Nuo did not kneel down to receive the order, and the young eunuch did not dare to have any dissatisfaction.

After all, the young man in front of me is the Crown Prince and Grand Master!

After announcing the decree and handing over the reward, the young eunuch left in a hurry.

But Li Nuo's side was very lively.

Next door neighbors and so on came to celebrate.

The current prince and grand master is so awesome! Naturally, I want to get some luck.

This busy work was completed in another afternoon.

Li Nuo was speechless.

It's so tiring.

And he had to refuse to receive them, otherwise he would be showing official power and looking down on others.

Looking at the empty courtyard, Li Nuo suddenly missed his wife.

Madam, madam, where have you been?

After thinking about it, Zhuo Qilin will enter Luoyang in seven days, so why not go to Shushan?

Back and forth, it was quite easy with Dabai taking the trip.

Moreover, by leaving, these annoying human interactions would be eliminated.

good idea!

Just do it.

Li Nuo immediately asked Dahei Niu to call Li Xiaoyao.

Li Xiaoyao possesses the super talent of [Sword Intent Penetrating to the Bone], so naturally he cannot waste it.

Become a disciple of Shushan and receive careful training and training. You will definitely have a chance to become a sword master!

This is also the reason why he accepted Li Xiaoyao as his younger brother.

"Brother, you called me?"

Li Xiaoyao said excitedly.

"Well, get ready and leave for Shushan immediately."

"Shushan? Brother, am I going to become a swordsman under the sect of Shushan?"

Li Xiaoyao couldn't believe it.

Although Yihua Palace is a first-rate sect, it is nothing compared to Shushan!

Shushan, that is the holy land of swordsmanship!

"Well, I will take you to Shushan, but whether they are willing to accept you as their disciple depends on your luck."

"Brother, don't worry, I won't embarrass you!"

Li Xiaoyao vowed emphatically.

"Sir, what about me?"

The big black cow said pitifully.

Li Xiaoyao couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Da Hei Niu, you are too tall and tall for practicing immortal arts. Flying with a sword is said to be elegant and free, but when you go up, the flying sword will be destroyed." You’re squished.”

Li Nuo smiled and said: "The things here are almost over. You go back to Hidden Sword Villa to continue practicing. When you become a master, I will arrange a general position for you. Sooner or later, we will go north to fight with the Monster Clan. If you are competing for superiority, you should practice well."

"Sir, I must practice seriously!"

The big black bull was overjoyed.

He has long wanted to be a general and fight for the young master.

"Okay, that's it. Xiaoyao, go and clean up."

Li Nuo waved his hand and said.

Li Xiaoyao immediately said: "Brother, I don't need to clean up. Let's leave right away. I can't wait."

"Okay. Let's go to the yard."

"Brother, you are not a disciple of the Sword Sect, so you can't use the flying sword, right? How can we get there? I can't control Wenhe either."

Li Xiaoyao suddenly thought of the issue of leg strength.

Shushan is on Jiannan Road, thousands of miles away from here. Even if we work hard, it will still take a month or two.

Li Nuo smiled and said: "Of course you can't sit on my Maibahe. But I still have a flying Bentley."

"What?"

Li Xiaoyao was confused.

Li Nuo didn't explain, but with a thought, the White-browed Eagle King suddenly appeared.

Once the wings are spread out, it can reach a full length of twenty meters.

Fortunately, this courtyard is big enough, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to accommodate this big eagle.

Li Xiaoyao was so frightened that he sat down on the ground and trembled: "My mother, this is... the third-grade demon king!"

Li Nuo lightly jumped on his back, stood with his hands behind his back, and said, "Come up."

Li Xiaoyao was excited and scared.

Use the third-grade demon king as a mount?

Is this really a good fit?

The big black cow swallowed his saliva, envious and greedy.

But he also knew that he was not qualified to sit.

He is the young master's subordinate, and Li Xiaoyao is recognized by the young master as his brother.

Different.

However, you are not qualified to ride an eagle, but you can still ride a thousand-mile horse.

Daheiniu accidentally thought of Ma Bujiu who had sneaked into Wanyao Mountain.

Lao Ma is a [Fourth-grade Demon General], and I don’t know when he will become a [Third-grade Demon King]. When the time comes, with their life-long friendship, it shouldn't be difficult to ride, right?

Just when the big black cow was lusting after him, the Eagle King had already spread his wings and soared high.

For an eagle, the distance of thousands of miles is only half a breath.

In terms of speed, except for the Phoenix and Dapeng clan, who can compete with him as an eagle, bah, the Eagle King?

Pass through the heavy clouds and fly to the top of thousands of miles.

The difficulties in Shushan are not difficult for the flying clan.

Falling into the top of the mountain, the clouds parted.

A huge courtyard appeared in front of me, and it said: Shushan.

The Eagle King said: "Sir, I can't fly up any more, otherwise the mountain-protecting formation will tear me to pieces."

The mountain-protecting formation in Shushan was left behind by the Sword Master Qingyang Jun, and the third-level demon body can be easily torn into pieces.

"We can go up there ourselves, and you can go play on the nearby hills."

Keeping the eagle locked in the Purgatory Tower is no solution. Now that it is released, it is natural to let it breathe and feel the beauty of nature.

The Eagle King was overjoyed and flew away immediately.

Li Nuo took Li Xiaoyao up the stairs...