Chapter 398 State Affairs, Family Affairs

In ancient times, only holy kings were qualified to offer sacrifices to the gods at Mount Tai.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Huan of Qi, Jiang Xiaobai, intended to offer sacrifices to the gods on Mount Tai, but was bluntly rejected by Guan Zhong. Although everyone in the world had to admit that Zhengge's achievements were enough to offer sacrifices to the gods on Mount Tai, the matter was of great importance and would inevitably cause great waves in the world.

In fact, for some people, Zheng Ge's intention to enthronize Mount Tai is a great opportunity.

"There are many rebels against the empire in Qi and Lu."

Zheng Ge knew that if he performed the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai with great fanfare, there would be no peace. He paused, glimpsed the changing expressions of his two most outstanding sons, and added.

"Fusu, I want you to rush to the Jixia Academy after the Chinese New Year. On the one hand, you will preside over the replacement of the Jixia Academy's chief priest; on the other hand, you will sweep away the imperial rebellion in Qi and Lu. I don't want to be harassed by those imperial rebels when I am enthroned in Mount Tai!"

"Here."

When Fusu heard Zhengge's order, a light flashed across his bright eyes and he bowed his head to accept the order.

"Tianxuan, in addition to the remnants of the six kingdoms, there are also people from various schools of thought in the empire's rebellion." After ordering his eldest son Fusu to go to the Jixia Academy in person, Zheng Ge focused his attention on Tianxuan. "Among them, the most rampant are the Nong School and the Mohist School! With the support of Qi Wangjian, the Tian family of Qi State entered the Nong School on a large scale. Today, they almost completely control the Nong School, which claims to have 100,000 disciples. As for the Mohist School? Ever since my old friend Yan Dan became a Mohist master, Yan Dan combined his own idea of ​​restoring the country with the Mohist idea of ​​universal love, making the Mohist School the vanguard of the empire's rebellion."

"More than a year ago, Gai Nie betrayed me and took Tian Ming away. According to the information I received, Gai Nie is fleeing towards the Mo family's mechanical city. Li Si advised me to ask Gai Nie's junior brother Wei Zhuang to come out, but Wei Zhuang and his Quicksand may not be reliable. Therefore, I want you to personally take action to deal with the rebellion among the various schools of thought!"

"Yes." Tian Xuan was a little surprised to hear that Zheng Ge wanted him, who was born in the Taoist Tianzong, to deal with the various schools of thought, but he was not surprised at all. "Father, I dare to ask you for an imperial edict."

"speak!"

"As long as Gai Nie is willing to return to the empire, you can pretend that nothing happened. As for your nineteenth brother Tian Ming? As long as he does not participate in rebellious activities, you are willing to grant him a thousand acres of fertile land in Yewang and let him live a peaceful and wealthy life!" Tian Xuan made his request in a deep voice.

"Fourth brother, do you want to alienate Gai Nie from the Mo family and other imperial rebels?" Fusu interrupted with a frown.

Tian Xuan said: "Is it not possible? No one can deny that this arrangement is the best. No matter how deep the feelings of those Mohist rebels towards Jing Ke are, they have to admit that the only one who can truly protect the 19th brother is the emperor. The emperor gives the 19th brother a thousand acres of good land, and with another order, the 19th brother can live a life without worries about food and clothing, and no one dares to bully him. In this way, he is not only safe, but also completely free from the disputes in the world."

At the end of this speech, a hint of envy arose in Tianxuan's heart.

[If I had to choose, I would rather travel back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty and become a vassal king. Although the vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty were like pigs, they could dominate a region. As long as they did not go too far, no one would dare to interfere. Even the emperor would turn a blind eye. They did not even need to bear any responsibility. What a happy life it was! ]

"allow!"

In response to Tianxuan's request, Zhengge's face showed a hint of reminiscence, and his mind was hazy, as if he saw again the only woman who had ever entered his heart: Gongsun Liji. However, soon the reminiscence and reluctance in Zhengge's eyes were replaced by a decisive decision.

The word "heavy" symbolizes the choice between the country and the beauty.

"Thank you, father." Tian Xuan knew that his request was a bit taboo. After getting Zheng Ge's permission, he bowed to Zheng Ge and said, "Father, when should I leave?" "After the Chinese New Year!" Zheng Ge's eyes were solemn. "The Chief of Works sent a message that the scabbard you asked Gongshu Chou to make for you will be completed around the Chinese New Year!"

hum!
Tianxuan's sword heart has become one with the Hongming Sword. When he learned that the scabbard that Gongshu Chou had forged for him would be completed around the New Year, Tianxuan's mind was shaken. Faintly, Tianxuan saw a picture:
A raging fire started, and rare minerals such as black iron and cold iron were constantly thrown into the fire. Gongshu Chou's mechanical arm held a hammer, hitting various precious minerals, expelling impurities and extracting the purest part. When the purest part of the minerals was extracted, it was thrown into the fire to melt into pure liquid.

During this period, Gongshu Chou also needs to analyze the blade and casting process of the Hongming Sword, and even actively touch the Hongming Sword to activate the sword energy carried by this magic sword and become familiar with this magic sword from multiple angles. Only then can he create the most suitable scabbard for the Hongming Sword based on these, rather than simply making something that just wraps up the Hongming Sword.

………………

night.

Tonight, the cold wind is not strong, as if with the end of the prehistoric times, a wind fairy who controls the natural force of wind really appeared and is restraining the cold wind so that it does not wreak havoc in Xianyang City, as a way of thanking Tianxuan.

Well!
Because the cold wind was not as strong as before, the room with the fire dragon became a little hot.

In the dim candlelight, Zi Nu, who had officially become Tian Xuan's concubine not long ago, had her delicate body wrapped in a thin veil, her two full moon-like balls, and her three thousand soft black hair, freed from the restraint of a hairpin, fell on her shoulders like a purple waterfall falling from the sky. Her pair of beautiful eyes, filled with spring water, fell on the man not far away, overflowing with a tender affection that was difficult to tell whether true or false.

Perhaps it was because the temperature in the room was quite high, Zi Nu suddenly let out a charming moan, and her delicate face, as white as jade, was tinged with a blush.

"Husband, you have been staying with me these past few days, aren't you afraid that Sister Yanfei and the others will get jealous?"

Before she finished her murmur, Zi Nu stretched out her slender legs and strode towards Tian Xuan, talking as she walked.

"Not afraid!"

When Zi Nu came closer, looking at her shy face in the dim candlelight, Tian Xuan grasped her snow-white wrist, exerted a little force, and pulled her graceful body into his arms. Their skins touched, and they could smell each other's strong scent. Silently, ambiguity arose.

"Because I have decided that, as long as there is no bleeding, I will stay with you for a month each. I don't believe that we can't have a child!"

At the end, a look of unwillingness flashed across Tianxuan's eyes.

"Husband, do you want to have an offspring as soon as possible to increase your bargaining chips in the fight for the position of crown prince?" Hearing Tianxuan say this, Zi Nu instantly understood.

Tianxuan said confidently: "Is it not possible?"

"Of course." Zi Nu stretched out her jade-white arms, wrapped them around Tian Xuan's neck, and said softly, "You want to be a father, and we also want to be a mother!"

(End of this chapter)