Chapter 561 Xiao Changshou
“These people are really anxious.”
Gu Xu smiled and looked through these memorials at random, remembering the names of the people listed above. Then handed them to Luo Chuan's hand.
“They are all demoted from Da Qi,” Luo Chuan said. “These people have never been in the emperor’s core decision-making circle, and they have not made much contribution in this battle.
< br>"In their opinion, if they don't take advantage of this opportunity to show off in front of the emperor, I'm afraid the emperor will forget about them soon. ”
Strange to say.
In the past, when people rebelled in the Great Wilderness, they would first give themselves official titles, such as "General So-and-so", "Mr. So-and-so", "King So-and-so", so that they could use it as a Flag, recruit talents, and build a team.
But now Gu Xu, except for the Grassland Khan and the leader of Qingming, does not have any serious official position.
Just like the bandit king in the mountains, he gathers a group of people from different backgrounds based solely on his personal reputation.
As for "Emperor", in fact, it was originally the honorific title given by the upper realm to powerful practitioners above the third level of the eighth realm. After arriving in the lower realm, it became the name "God" given to the gods by people.
The "Lord of the Heavenly Palace" represents Emperor Ziwei's past identity and authority in the upper world.
As for the current rebel army, despite its huge momentum, it is actually a grassroots team without perfect rules and regulations.
For example, Luo Chuan was the chief assistant of the Qi Dynasty, the chief of the exorcism department, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the eunuch of the ceremonial department.
Sometimes, seeing Luochuan doing so much work but not receiving a single cent of his salary, Gu Xu would feel like a black-hearted capitalist who was trying to squeeze out the labor force of his subordinates.
Of course, Luochuan never complained about this, and even enjoyed it very much.
In his opinion, it was his greatest honor to be the emperor's lackey; the more work the emperor asked him to do, the more it proved that he valued him.
"Wenchang, what do you think?" Gu Xu pondered for a moment and asked.
“The veteran believes that the time is not yet ripe,” Luo Chuan replied. “On the one hand, although the rebel army has won a great victory, its foundation is not stable and its system is incomplete. The northern border, grassland, Qingming Several factions such as Daqi and Daqi were demoted and were secretly competing with each other. If we don't do a good job in dividing credit, arranging seats, establishing rules, and determining hierarchy, I'm afraid there will be endless troubles.
"On the other hand, the emperor. You may not care about those false gifts, but the power of incense to reach the ninth realm is extremely important to you.
“You are now on the throne, but you are just the leader of a separatist force. The incense you have received is really limited. Maybe some ignorant people who are stubborn in resisting will regard you as a traitor and traitor.
"But after you completely overthrow the rule of Emperor Tianxing, if you announce the coming of a new era to the world with a grand ceremony that attracts the attention of the whole country and is full of etiquette and music, then all the living beings in the wilderness will put their palms together and their foreheads in respect. God."
"Just do as you say." Gu Xu nodded, agreeing with his point of view.
"However, Emperor," Luo Chuan paused and continued, "Although there is no rush to ascend the throne and proclaim the emperor, since we have already called Da Qi a 'pseudo dynasty' and Xiao Zeyao The 'false emperors', even starting from Qi Taizu Xiao Shengyun, have denied the legitimacy of the Qi Dynasty
"Then we should decide on a new country name as soon as possible, as a banner of orthodoxy, to recruit knowledgeable people from all over the world. , forming a new political power. "
"That makes sense," Gu Xu nodded in agreement again, "Does Wenchang have any suggestions for this? ”
Although Gu Xu had discussed this matter jokingly with Zhao Yan when he was in the north, he felt that on such a major matter, he should still ask more of his subordinates and behave more like a do-gooding monarch. .
"The northwest territory was called Xia Di in ancient times," Luo Chuan thought for a while and replied seriously, "In my humble opinion, the emperor who made his fortune in the northwest should use 'Xia' as his country name."
"Xia."
Gu Xu silently recited this word in his mind, and what he had seen and heard in "Guixu" reappeared in his mind, thinking of the man who was ordered by the "Emperor of Great Xia" The man in red robe came to look for him.
This made him feel that in the torrent of destiny with countless forks, there may always be some things that are destined not to change.
After a brief silence, Gu Xu asked Luo Chuan about the situation of Da Qi's Imperial Master.
"Wenchang lived up to my expectations and really captured Wang Solid back alive."
"How dare you neglect the emperor's trust?" Luo Chuan said, "It's just that Wang Solid He was so stubborn that he actually wanted to ignite his true energy and commit suicide in front of me! Emperor Tianxing could actually make him loyal to death! If I hadn't used the 'Dao Law Domain' in time, he might have succeeded. !”
“You’ve put him in the dungeon now, right?”
“That’s right. When combined, it becomes the 'Nine Palaces Forbidden Formation', which can lock his true energy and prevent him from thinking about death again."
"Take me to see him." Gu Xu was silent for a moment and said slowly.
Actually, the performance of the Imperial Master has always made Gu Xu feel a little strange. Gu Xu couldn't understand why Chi Yangzi, who was able to create the "Seven Styles of Burning Heaven", could teach a disciple so foolishly loyal to Da Qi?
Especially what the National Master said on the battlefield, 'If you choose to surrender, you will live up to the Master's last will and testament'.
Gu Xu was even more surprised.
In his opinion, Chi Yangzi gave up on ascension and became possessed. He undoubtedly saw through the truth that "the wilderness is a prison" and also saw the true face of Emperor Tianxing.
But in his last will and testament, he asked the imperial advisor to be loyal to the emperor.
Why is this?
Is he worried that his apprentice will do something stupid for revenge?
Or did you choose to use lies to protect your apprentice after you discovered the truth and found that the enemy was too powerful and invincible?
Gu Xu was very curious.
His and Luo Chuan's figures quickly disappeared.
A moment later, the two appeared in the dark dungeon.
In the cage, Da Qi Imperial Master was tied to a pillar by chains made of silver starlight. His hands and feet were bound by heavy shackles, making him unable to A little room for struggle.
In the air around him, dozens of ancient and mysterious runes were flying, flashing faintly like fireflies on a summer night.
And his face looked more weathered and haggard than before.
He closed his eyes tightly and seemed not to notice Gu Xu's arrival at all.
"Untie him, Wenchang." Gu Xu ordered.
"In case he wants to commit suicide or is harmful to you-" Luo Chuan frowned slightly.
“——With his strength, he can’t turn the palm of my hand,” Gu Xu said lightly, “Besides, there is still you beside me.”
The second half of Gu Xu Those words full of trust made Luochuan feel particularly happy.
Luochuan obeyed the instructions and waved gently.
With a crisp sound, the shackles and chains instantly broke into countless pieces, and the light of the runes gradually dimmed, and soon completely disappeared into the darkness. Then, with a thought, Gu Xu exerted the power of "Qiankun".
The three of them were immediately transferred from the dark cell to the study room of the mansion.
Gu Xu sat on the official hat chair behind the desk, with Luo Chuan standing beside him.
The Imperial Master stood opposite him, his eyes falling on Gu Xu's young face, as if he had thought of something, and his expression was a little dazed.
Luo Chuan was quite dissatisfied with the Imperial Master's dismissive attitude: "The Emperor is kind and released you from prison. Not only did you not thank the Emperor for his kindness, but you also dared to look directly at the Emperor——"< br>
"——If the emperor is dissatisfied, just kill me." The imperial master said in a calm voice, looking like he didn't care about life and death.
However, despite the calm expression on his face, deep in the heart of the Imperial Master, he had seen too much of Luo Chuan's aloof and celestial attitude in the past, and now he has turned into a flattering one. The villain's face is a bit unaccustomed to him.
"Your Majesty is a wise man, and you don't have to abide by these false etiquette in front of him," Gu Xu first comforted Luo Chuan, then chuckled, looked at the Imperial Master and said, "Your Majesty, if I guessed correctly , you should have a lot of questions to ask me now, right?”
"The emperor is right," the Imperial Master pondered for a moment, nodded and admitted, "I am indeed very curious about how the emperor knew the name 'Xiao Changshou'."
"Xiao Changshou..." Listen When it came to the question of the Imperial Master, the smile on Gu Xu's face suddenly became somewhat meaningful, "If I said that I am Xiao Changshou, would you believe me?"
"Don't make fun of me, Emperor." The Imperial Master looked at Gu Xu's too young face and frowned.
When raising this question, he felt that he was fully prepared.
Even if Gu Xu told him, "Before I was reincarnated, I was a close friend with your master Xiao Changshou," the national master thought that he should be able to accept it.
But the Imperial Master never expected that Gu Xu would say such words as "I am Xiao Changshou".
You know, last year when Gu Xu had just emerged in the art of talisman and seal script, the national master had imagined that he would take this talented young monk as his apprentice and pass on his mantle.
But now, Gu Xu suddenly became a "super senior"!
The Imperial Master felt very unbelievable, and for a moment he felt that Gu Xu was deliberately making fun of him.
"He really doesn't believe it," Gu Xu sighed and said to Luo Chuan next to him, "Wenchang, I still have to trouble you to get the evidence for me."
After hearing Gu Xu's words, Luochuan immediately disappeared.
When he appeared again, there was a small and exquisite jade pendant in his hand.
The Imperial Master immediately recognized that this jade pendant was a magical weapon specially made by the Daqi Exorcism Department. Every practitioner in the Exorcism Department has one. It can be used to record images of the task execution process. It is indispensable for calculating merit. It is also an important tool for studying ghosts.
The jade pendant Luo Chuan brought once belonged to Shi Xiaohan. However, after Shi Xiaohan left Yishui County and went to Luojing City, the jade pendant was left in the Yishui Exorcism Department Yamen.
Luochuan tapped twice on the jade pendant.
In an instant, the jade pendant shone brightly.
A young woman with her hair in a mourning bun, wearing coarse linen mourning clothes, with a beautiful face and tearful eyes, instantly appeared in the image suspended in the air.
"Painted Skin Ghost..." The Imperial Master looked at this beautiful young woman and immediately recognized her true face.
"Are you two adults from the Exorcism Department? May I ask what you call them?" I heard Painted Skin Ghost ask, his voice gentle and charming.
Opposite the Painted Skin Ghost, stood the petite Shi Xiaohan, wearing a Qiyao suit and carrying a machete on his back, and Gu Xu, a thin and handsome man in a flowing blue shirt.
"The Exorcism Department is on inspection, Shi Xiaohan."
"I'm Xiao Changshou."
The two of them answered one after another.
As Luo Chuan gently tapped the jade pendant again, the image stopped abruptly.
The Imperial Master stared at the place where the image disappeared, his mouth grew slightly, and his eyes were filled with shock. His whole body seemed to be petrified. He stood there for a moment, and then slowly came back to his senses.
"My dear, Xiao Changshou... He is really Xiao Changshou..." His voice trembled slightly.
"'Xiao Changshou' is my pseudonym," Gu Xu looked at the astonished Imperial Master and said with a smile, "Prince, you should know that before I awaken the memory of my previous life, I once thought that I had a weak bone in my life and was likely to die young.
“So I practiced desperately every day, hoping to reach the realm of a saint as soon as possible and rebuild my body.
"Longevity was my biggest wish at that time."
"But," the Imperial Master took a deep breath and expressed his confusion, forgetting even the honorific for a while Use, "According to what you said, 'Xiao Changshou' is a pseudonym you acquired after reincarnation.
"But my master Chi Yangzi passed away decades ago. If what you said is true, then how did you meet him and teach him the Taoism?"
" Has the prince ever been to the end of the East China Sea?" Gu Xu asked.
"No." The Imperial Master shook his head, wondering why Gu Xu suddenly mentioned this.
Ever since he became a minister of Da Qi, he has been working on state affairs day and night, fixing leaks and wiping the buttocks of those corrupt officials who are just doing nothing. It is impossible for him to have the energy to explore the mysterious and dangerous things. The end of the wilderness.
“At the end of the East China Sea, there is a large waterfall,” Gu Xu slowed down and described, “The seawater from all over the world gathers here and falls into the bottomless valley.
"That place is called 'Guixu', which is the 'result of all causes', the 'place where all things return to unity', and the destination that all living beings will surely reach.
"In the depths of 'Guixu', There is "Hunyuan Qi" in which time and space are chaotic, allowing people to inadvertently go back to the past or go to the future. "
"Return to the ruins..."
The Imperial Preceptor muttered this word silently over and over again.
Ordinary people may not notice it.
But in the perception of the Imperial Master, there seemed to be a very strong Taoist charm hidden in this word. Just hearing it made his head feel a little painful.
As if a pair of invisible hands tore open the paper covering the window, strong sunlight shone in from the outside, stinging him so much that he could not open his eyes.
At the same time, it also allowed the Imperial Master to really see some of the scenery outside the window.
"Have you ever gone back to the past through 'Return to the Ruins'?" He stared at Gu Xu and spoke out the bold guess that came to his mind.
(End of this chapter)