Chapter 232: There is a name on the list, the green bull monster shows off its power to Xiqi, Huang Tianhua competes for the first place
But he said that when he heard about Zhong, he heard that a Taoist priest was visiting him. Someone was sent to welcome Shen Gongbao and Niu Qing into the Grand Master's residence.
Emperor Xin was invited to give them a reward. Shen Gongbao was naturally overjoyed to have won the position of National Master, which was inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people.
Niu Qing is the monster that stole the beast from the wild world. I don't care much about official positions.
Qingniu simply spent hundreds of thousands of extremely boring years under the care of Laozi, Xuandu, and other disciples.
I have long forgotten what kind of fireworks in the world. As long as there is a place with good food, drinks and fun, it doesn't matter what the heaven and earth are like.
After Shen Gongbao said goodbye to Wen Zhong, he took the green bull monster to the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion arranged by Wen Zhong. The feeling of pleasure is indescribable.
As for sending a fortune to Qingniu, it's not like sending soldiers from the mansion. Collect more crisp and tender grass, as much as possible, and mix it with some sweet potatoes and rice wine.
For Qingniu, these are tantamount to entering heaven.
After eating and drinking like this for a few days, Shen Gongbao finally remembered. I didn't lure this Niu Qing to Chaoge just to have fun and drink. Rather, if we want to conquer Xiqi, who will lose Jiang Ziya's face?
Thinking of this, Shen Gongbao came to the Taishi Mansion again.
Wen Zhong also felt a little suspicious when he saw this. If Shen Gongbao doesn't handle political affairs well, why would he come to the Taishi Mansion?
However, Wen Zhong didn't say it out loud. Still smiling:
"Master Shen is not enjoying the blessings in his mansion, but he came to my grand master's mansion. What do you want to learn from him?"
After arranging for Shen Gongbao to sit down, Wen Zhong asked about the purpose of his visit.
Regarding Wen Zhong's question, Shen Gongbao had already thought of an excuse on the way to the Grand Master's Mansion.
At this time, he raised his hands to Wen Zhongyi and said with dignity:
"We, as cultivators, should know our destiny, and we should not indulge in pleasure. Today, our destiny lies in business. There are some people who are trying to replace business with others."
"Although Shen Gongbao is not talented, he also understands the principle of worrying about the humiliation of his ministers. I am willing to lead an army to conquer Xiqi. I will share the worries of the king and eliminate thieves for the people of the world."
When Wen Zhong heard this, he was extremely surprised. As the saying goes, three armies are easy to obtain, but one general is difficult to find. As long as you provide food and grass and recruit soldiers, it's very easy.
Overjoyed, Wen Zhong asked carefully,
“I don’t know how many troops and horses the national army will need to go out on an expedition.”
Shen Gongbao waved his hand casually.
"To deal with a mere Xiqi, we don't need many soldiers and horses. We only need three thousand elite soldiers with Naogou ropes to capture the enemy."
As soon as Wen Zhong heard this, he made a decision immediately. He ordered Deng Zhong, the general of Huanghuashan, to order three thousand soldiers and horses to accompany him.
With Shen Gongbao as the commander-in-chief, Niu Qing as the vanguard, and Deng Zhong as the deputy general, the army was ready to advance.
In a few days, Chaoge's army crossed the Yellow River and passed the five passes. They arrived ten miles outside Xiqi City and set up camp.
The news of Chao Gejun's arrival had already been reported to the Prime Minister's Mansion by spies from Xiqi City.
Prime Minister Jiang Ziya had to beat drums to gather the generals in Yin'an Hall. After a while, all the civil and military officials from Xiqi came to the main hall and stood in two rows.
"Generals, I, Xiqi, have had a peaceful and stable life for a few days. In Chaoge City, another large army has come to conquer."
"According to reports from spies, this time Chaoge's army is led by Shen Gongbao, Niu Qing is the leader, and Deng Zhong is the deputy. Although there are few soldiers and horses, they are quite elite."
"That Shen Gongbao is my true disciple. He has been practicing Taoism for thousands of years. No one who is not a disciple of any sect can resist him."
"As for Niu Qing, I have never heard of it, and I don't know its background. When fighting against it, all generals should be careful."
As soon as Jiang Ziya finished speaking, one of the generals among the generals had already become angry, the future leader of the Three Mountains, Bingling Gong Huang Tianhua. I saw Huang Tianhua emerge from the class, cupped his hands towards Jiang Ziya and said:
"Chao Ge gathers troops to come to Xiqi, so there is nothing to fear. Sooner or later, I will have to fight with him. My nephew is not talented, so he applies to fight. Which Shen Gongbao can be captured and presented to the prime minister."
Morale can be boosted, but not let down. Jiang Ziya knows this truth very well. You can't tell Huang Tianhuaming that he can't beat Na Shen Gongbao.
Therefore, Jiang Ziya tactfully reminded Huang Tianhua.
"The courage of a good nephew is commendable, but Shen Gongbao has a thousand years of Taoism. In the realm of Taiyi, Taoism is so profound, how can we underestimate it. Then he will suffer a small loss, which is not worth it."
Huang Tianhua snorted coldly: "Uncle Master, why do you want to enhance the ambition of others and destroy your own prestige? I am Tianhua too. I have practiced Taoism and martial arts under the throne of Qingxu Daodezhen since I was a child, and I am not timid before fighting."
Seeing that Huang Tianhua could not be persuaded, Jiang Ziya knew that this was a fate, and that there was a certain destiny, and how could it be changed by manpower.
He had no choice but to give Huang Tianhua a few words of advice before letting him go out of the city to challenge.
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Generals Shen Gongbao, Niu Qing, and Deng Zhong were in the tent, discussing strategies to defeat the enemy.
The wall of Xiqi City is very tall, so it is not easy to attack it by force. Only Niu Qing snorted:
"When I have enough food and drink, don't even attack Xiqi. Even if I hit you, Xiqi City will be rubble."
Shen Gongbao was so excited that he flattered Niu Qing. At this moment, the spies came to report:
"Report to the marshal that General Xiqi is outside fighting."
Shen Gongbao laughed and said, "I haven't even gone to the creditor to settle the debt, but the debt collector came first."
"I asked General Niu Qing to go and send General Zhou away."
Niu Qing smacked his mouth and stood up.
"Save the general's drink until the Zhou soldiers are retreated. It won't be too late to drink again."
When he got out of the big tent, Niu Qing saw a young general on the opposite side. He was nine feet tall and had a suet-faced face. He had a bun with both hands and a hemp rope tied around his waist. He was wearing a Yin-Yang Taoist uniform. Holding two silver hammers, when he saw Niu Qing, he roared like spring thunder.
"I am Huang Tianhua, the general of the Zhou Dynasty. I will come to the general, but Shen Gongbao, I will attack quickly to receive my order."
Niu Qing laughed when he heard it.
"I am not Marshal Shen, but Niu Qing, a born saint. Little kid, go back quickly and let your adults come out. To avoid making people laugh, I am bullying a child."
Niu Qing's words are not wrong at all. With Qing Niu's hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation, compared with Huang Tianhua's age, he is just a little kid.
Huang Tianhua didn't know this, and thought that this general named Niu Qing was deliberately disparaging him.
In anger, he swung two silver hammers and hit Niu Qing on top of his head.
Niu Qing did not dodge or dodge, but stared at Huang Tianhua with his bull's eyes. I sincerely want to give this child a try.
Hearing only two loud sounds of "bang, bang", Niu Qing touched his head and found that nothing was wrong. It's no wonder that Qing Niu, who is a quasi-sage, can still knock down a little baby who has been practicing for more than ten years.
"Little baby, if you still have any magic weapons or hidden weapons, use them as soon as possible. When I take action, you will have no chance."
Huang Tianhua freed up his right hand and roared,
"Evil way, watch the escort!"
(End of chapter)