On the pipeline to Yunzhou, the carriage moved slowly forward, and the wheels rolled over the gravel, making a dull rolling sound.
Xia He sat on the shaft of the cart, holding the reins, and occasionally glancing at his family members in the cart.
"Lan'er, we're almost there."
Daughter-in-law Li Huilan was sitting in the carriage, and her sister Li Huiying was sitting beside her, holding the young Xiaowen in her arms, with a look of fatigue on her face.
"Are we almost there?"
After several days of traveling, everyone was a little tired, especially Xiaowen, who was still young and couldn't stand the long-distance ride.
After hearing this, they all opened the curtains and looked out excitedly.
This time he was allowed to bring his family, and he must bring his wife. His sister Li Huiying also moved to Yunzhou. Anyway, there was no one at home, so he had nothing to worry about here.
Xia He looked the same as usual and couldn't help but start chatting with Shan Ling.
"Sister Shan, besides Governor Li, how many other martial saints are there in this world?"
Xia He finally couldn't help but ask.
Shan Ling pondered for a moment and said slowly:
"A sect is also called an aristocratic family. Some of them even existed before the founding of the Qin Dynasty. Naturally, there are martial saint-level people among them."
"For example, the Longhu Mountain, which uses Qi to control the Dao, cultivates the two Qis of dragon and tiger. It is said that its founder once transformed the Three Pure Ones with one Qi, and his power shocked the world. There is also the Buddhist Vajra Temple, where all the disciples have the body of a great Vajra, who are invulnerable to swords and spears and have infinite strength. "
"There are also the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect and the Fire Cloud Blade Sect."
"These four major sects, taken together, are known as the birthplaces of the four great martial arts gods in the world."
Xia He listened attentively, feeling filled with emotion.
I couldn't help but ask curiously,
"Since these sects and families all have Martial Saints, why do they still want to choose a peak? Do they see that Li Dushi is old and want to divide up his Martial Saint inheritance?"
When Shan Ling heard this, a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
"You guessed right. There is actually a higher realm above the Martial Saint, but no one has been able to reach it so far. My master was the one who had the greatest hope of achieving a breakthrough, but unfortunately... after he cut off one of his arms, he no longer had a chance."
“I’m afraid that the other aristocratic families and sects saw this point and wanted to find an opportunity to break through to a higher realm through the two Martial Saint inheritances.”
"Commander Li cut off his own arm? Could it be related to the aristocratic family?"
Shan Ling shook his head, with a bit of helplessness in his tone:
"I don't know the details. But what happened to Master back then is indeed related to the aristocratic family. As for what role Your Majesty played in it, no one knows."
Xia He thought.
These aristocratic families were the foundation of the Qin Empire, so it is not surprising that the two families have close contacts.
Shan Xiong, who was standing by, couldn't help but snort when he heard this, and said angrily:
"These noble families have become more and more arrogant in recent years, and they oppress the people even more than those soldiers! Your Majesty is so laissez-faire. Who will control them when the time comes? Do we really have to wait until the world is in chaos before someone steps forward to clean up the mess?"
Shan Ling sighed, his tone heavy:
"The power of the aristocratic families is deeply rooted. Even if one move is linked to another, the whole body will be affected. Your Majesty has let it go. The Crown Prince has already made up his mind to deal with it, but he may not dare to act rashly. As for the master..."
"The old emperor is so stupid!"
No matter it was the trouble caused by the feudal lords or the corruption of the aristocratic families, it was all indulged by this old man.
"Just for the reputation of 'Jin'-kun? That's bullshit."
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Thirty miles later, a towering city gradually came into view.
From afar, Yunzhou City looks like a giant beast crawling on the ground. The city walls are towering into the clouds, and the thick bluestone bricks form an indestructible fortification. Flags are fluttering on the walls, and the city is heavily guarded.
Above the city gate, the two characters "Yunzhou" are vigorous and powerful, revealing a heavy sense of history.
It is the first major city at the beginning of the Hexi Corridor, Yunzhou City. It is not only an important military town, but also a prosperous commercial place.
Shan Ling took out the token of the deputy commander of the Xuanwu Camp from his arms. When the soldiers guarding the city saw the token, they immediately respectfully made way, and a group of dozens of people entered the city without any hindrance.
The moment I stepped through the city gate, a noisy heat wave hit me in the face.
On both sides of the street, vendors were shouting at the top of their lungs, selling candied haws, cloth, and porcelain, the sounds were one after another.
People gathered in groups of three or five, chatting and laughing, or bargaining.
Steam was rising from the restaurants, teahouses and snack shops on the street, and the air was filled with the aroma of various foods.
The prosperity and bustle of Yunzhou City is far beyond what I had passed by before. It was like stepping into another world.
“It’s so lively!”
The Xia He family was so shocked by the scene before them that they were overwhelmed. Xiao Wen was so excited that he leaned on the car window, pointing at the candy stand outside and clamoring for some.
Li Huiying touched the child's head with a smile, her eyes full of curiosity and joy.
The group soon arrived at the post station.
The local officials of Yunzhou had been waiting at the door for a long time. When they saw Shan Ling present the token, they immediately stepped forward respectfully to make arrangements.
Only then did Xia He discover that the interior of the post station was divided into several independent courtyards. The environment was quiet and elegant, and it was obviously specially prepared for the warriors who were selecting the peak this time.
The courtyards in the front are already occupied by people, who are the martial arts geniuses chosen by His Majesty.
Shan Xiong glanced at those courtyards and couldn't help but snorted coldly:
“These guys are quite positive.”
Xia He didn't care.
"It doesn't matter where you live. This yard has a nice environment and is quiet."
We chose a relatively secluded courtyard to settle down.
As for Erpang, Mingsan and others, they were arranged to go to the area where the soldiers lived and were temporarily separated from them.
Shan Ling and Shan Xiong already had a residence in Yunzhou, so they did not stay in the post station for long.
Before leaving, Shan Ling specifically told Xia He:
"Junior brother, you still have a few days of free time. You can rest well and adjust your condition."
"If you need me, feel free to come to Yunzhou Military Camp to find me."
"Thank you, Senior Sister Shan."
Wait for Xia He to leave.
Shan Xiong couldn't help but tease when he saw this:
"Sister, why do you care so much about this brat? In previous years, when you led others to choose the peak, you were never so concerned! Could it be that..."
Before he could finish his words, Shan Ling glared at him coldly and turned away.
Shan Xiong scratched his head and hurriedly chased after him, muttering: "I just said it casually, why are you so anxious..."
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This yard is more than twice as big as the house they lived in before in town. It is spacious and bright, and is completely large enough for their family of four to live comfortably.
As soon as they entered the door, the daughter-in-law and her sister Li Huiying started to get busy. They quickly packed the luggage, wiped the tables and chairs, and made the beds, as if they wanted to turn this strange place into their home in an instant.
Xiaowen was running around in the yard.
"Uncle, I want to go out and play!"
He ran to Xia He, hugged his thighs, raised his little face, and his eyes were full of anticipation.
Xia He smiled and touched his head, and agreed:
"Okay, when uncle is done, I'll take you out for a walk."
"But have you completed the two hours of standing practice today?"
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