Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather

Such a fuss made the atmosphere a lot better.

Everyone no longer had a cold face and started chatting one by one. Some were exchanging knowledge and others were exchanging their cultivation experiences.

In fact, it is very rare for so many innate warriors to gather together.

Yang Zhengshan felt that it would be a good thing to hold an exchange conference for innate warriors every few years in the future.

Thinking of this, Yang Zhengshan thought about writing a memorial to Emperor Yanping when he returned.

The exchange conference is also good for him.

As the so-called financial couple, there are four necessary conditions for martial arts practice. Money is resources, and money, herbs, precious medicines, and spiritual fruits are all considered resources for cultivation.

The earth is also a place of practice, a place where no one can disturb you and you can practice in peace. The reason why many innate warriors like to live alone is because they don't like to be disturbed by others.

Dharma is also known as kung fu, and it is relatively easy to obtain it in Da Rong. Whether it is basic kung fu, acquired kung fu, or innate kung fu, there are many channels to obtain it.

Companions are relatives, friends, masters, disciples, fellow practitioners, etc. They can guide you in your cultivation and help you in your cultivation as seniors or peers.

It is very rare for an innate warrior to be able to sit down and discuss the Tao.

First, because everyone practices different techniques and explores different paths.

The second reason is that there are too few innate warriors, and it is very rare to gather three or five friends.

The third is that Darong’s martial arts does not have a higher realm. Maybe the martial arts in this world have a higher realm, but the highest realm of Darong’s martial arts is the innate realm.

A high-level warrior is naturally confident in giving guidance to a low-level warrior, but a low-level warrior who wants to explore a higher state is like a blind man touching an elephant, unable to get a full picture.

Without the guidance of warriors at a high level, one can only rely on warriors at the same level to communicate with each other and confirm each other to achieve improvement.

Yang Zhengshan needs advice from many seniors, and other innate warriors may be able to exchange their cultivation experiences with each other.

The cultivation of an innate warrior is different from that in the acquired realm. In the past, Yang Zhengshan did not need the guidance of others at all. He only needed to practice step by step according to the cultivation techniques. But after reaching the innate realm, he continued the guidance of his seniors.

Just as An Yuxing gave him some pointers, he could make great progress and gain a better understanding of the two levels of air control and subtlety.

Therefore, Yang Zhengshan still likes such exchange conferences.

A harmonious atmosphere, lively emotions, a group of noisy innate warriors, this is no better than fighting and killing!

We are all pursuing people, pursuing a higher level, but we cannot waste energy and time on fighting and killing.

With this rare opportunity, Yang Zhengshan also gathered next to Zhang Ye, Granny Meng, Xuan Zhen and Li Shouning and listened to them talk about how to enter Taoism.

Zhang Ye said: "The martial arts scripture says that there are three ways to enter the Tao. The first is heaven and earth, the second is cultivating the mind, and the third is self-centered."

"However, there is only one way to enter the Taoism recorded in my Da Rong Zang Gong Pavilion, and that is my only way."

"It's just that I haven't fully understood this only method yet!"

"What is the only way to do it?"

Speaking of this, Zhang Ye's face actually showed a look of despair.

Not just him, but also Granny Meng.

Xuanzhen frowned, "There are records about the laws of heaven and earth in our Dao Palace, but unfortunately they are very few, only a few general sentences!"

"What words?" Li Shouning asked.

"The beauty of Tao lies in its depth. It is as deep as night and boundless. The beginning of all things is born from Tao. The existence of Tao is like the darkness of night, omnipresent and all-encompassing. It is unfathomable and wonderful. "Xuan Zhen said with a wry smile.

This sentence without beginning or end made everyone stunned.

Yang Zhengshan was even more confused when he heard this.

Li Shouning thought for a while and looked at the great monk Dezhao behind him, "Master Dezhao, where is your Buddhist family?"

Master Dezhao shook his head, "Amitabha, the Dharma has no living beings because it is free from all living beings; the Dharma has no self because it is free from the defilement of self..."

This person directly read a verse, and everyone was confused again.

Sure enough, monks and Taoist priests like to play tricks on themselves.

Although what they said was vague, Yang Zhengshan did not gain anything from what he heard.

There are three ways to enter the Tao, the first is heaven and earth, the second is cultivating the mind, and the third is self-centered.

Although it was a very general statement, Yang Zhengshan felt that the mystery behind it was actually not difficult to understand.

As for heaven and earth, humans follow the earth, the earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature. All things in the heaven and earth can be the Tao.

When it comes to cultivating the mind, Yang Zhengshan thinks that it should be based on idealism. The "Huayan Sutra" says: "If people want to understand all the Buddhas in the three times, they should observe the nature of the Dharma Realm, and everything is created only by the mind."

As for solipsism, Yang Zhengshan felt that this was the most difficult to understand. He could not understand the meaning of solipsism, not even the most basic concept.

What is it about me?

Could it be that the world exists because of my presence, and the world disappears because of my demise?

Or does it mean that everything is prepared for me!

Or is there nothing outside the heart?

Yang Zhengshan thought a lot, but the more he thought about it, the more confused he became.

As everyone discussed, time slowly passed. Everyone was listening and thinking in rapt attention, but only one person felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, like a ray on his back, and could hardly stay any longer.

That person is Jing Mingzhou.

Seeing the harmony around him, Jing Mingzhou felt cold all over.

Time passed slowly, dusk was approaching, and everyone left one after another.

Today's events seemed to be peaceful in the end, but everyone understood that starting from today, the world of Da Rong Jianghu was about to change.

In the past, Jianghu forces were inextricably linked to the officialdom. The imperial court turned a blind eye to many Jianghu forces.

From now on, all the innate warriors in Da Rong will become the court's ministers, and all the Jianghu forces will need to be evaluated by the court.

Right and wrong, gains and losses, are all controlled by the court.

Merits, demerits, life and death are all determined by the court.

Yang Zhengshan personally sent each senior out of the camp.

Until nightfall, everyone who should leave has left, and the rest will not leave for the time being.

None of the five seniors from the Three Valleys have left. They still have to transport the Xing Yuan Fruit back to the capital, and at the same time, they have to leave a few people behind to guard the Cuixia Valley.

As for the four innate warriors who were previously determined to be stationed in Cuixia Valley, they always have to go back and prepare.

After seeing off the people, Yang Zhengshan returned to his tent.

In the camp, Zhang Luan and Li Zhen were already waiting for him.

"Brother Yang, are you sure you want to go to Lingxiu Villa for surgery?" Zhang Luan asked.

Yang Zhengshan picked up the tea on the table and drank it down, and said with a smile: "The next thing is your Shangwu Temple's business. Whether or not you want to have surgery at Lingxiu Villa is also your Shangwu Temple's business!"

Hearing this, Zhang Luan said unhappily: "Brother Yang, let's stop telling such lies."

Killing chickens to scare monkeys also requires a strategy. It cannot be the entire court that takes action. Let the entire court deal with a Jianghu force. That is killing a chicken with a sledgehammer.

As the yamen that will control the world in the future, Shangwu Temple needs to establish its authority at this time, so it is most appropriate for Shangwu Temple to handle this matter.

Zhang Luan was afraid that he wouldn't be able to handle Jing Mingzhou on his own, so he specially brought Li Zhen here. Yang Zhengshan looked serious and said: "Lingxiu Villa must be destroyed. Not only must it be destroyed, but it must be destroyed with a thunderous blow. In one night, its family will be destroyed, its descendants slaughtered, and no one left behind will be killed. It must not be delayed. Procrastinating!”

What he said was very decisive and cold.

Since we want to establish power, we must establish the power of thunder. If it takes ten days and a half to destroy Lingxiu Villa, that would be too much.

Zhang Luan nodded in agreement, "I will arrange this matter. Your Majesty has given me permission to dispatch troops from Yunnan, Guizhou and Jiujiang. I guarantee that Lingxiu Villa will not have any chance of resistance!"

"Well, but you have to be quick. Jing Mingzhou has already noticed that something is wrong. He must be on guard. You still have to act as soon as possible!" Yang Zhengshan reminded.

"Then let's rush to Jiujiang Mansion tonight!" Zhang Luan looked at Li Zhen, and Li Zhen nodded.

Yang Zhengshan smiled and said: "In addition to Lingxiu Villa, there is another force that wants to be destroyed!"

"Which one?" Zhang Luan asked.

"Xingyue Gate!" A cold light flashed in Yang Zhengshan's eyes.

If targeting Lingxiu Villa was out of consideration for the imperial court and Shangwu Temple, then targeting Xingyue Sect was more or less mixed with some personal emotions.

The Xingyue Sect has made trouble for him many times, but he has never had a chance to deal with the Xingyue Sect.

Now is the time when Shangwu Temple needs to establish its prestige. It is not impossible to destroy Lingxiu Villa and then attack Xingyue Gate.

"Xingyue Sect!" Zhang Luan said thoughtfully, "It's not easy to deal with them!"

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly, "Don't be hasty when dealing with the Xingyue Sect. Just take your time. First destroy the Seven Star Hall, then cut off all the tentacles of the Xingyue Sect in my great wing, and finally mobilize the navy to besiege Xingyue Island. "

"We can take a long-term approach at this time, and your Shangwu Temple can use the Xingyue Gate as a whetstone!"

Although the newly built Shangwu Temple has a very powerful force, how much combat effectiveness it has remains to be discussed.

The sources of the officers and soldiers of Shangwu Temple are very complex. They include soldiers from the border army, soldiers from the local guard station, and warriors from Jianghu forces.

It will take a lot of time for these people to merge together and form a powerful force, and they also need a whetstone.

The Star-Moon Sect is very suitable to act as a whetstone.

Zhang Luan thought for a while, "The Xingyue Sect has indeed gone too far in recent years, and this time they actually dare to attack the Secret Martial Guard with the intention of robbing the Xingyuan Fruit Tree. We really cannot let them do this again!"

Yang Zhengshan smiled, "Of course, these are some of my suggestions. How Shangwu Temple acts depends on Zhang Houye's plan!"

"You, you, I heard that before I come back, His Majesty intends for you to serve as the minister of Shangwu Temple!" Zhang Luan said with a smile.

Yang Zhengshan shrugged, "I have just broken through the innate realm, and I still need time to settle. I really can't take on such a big responsibility!"

"Mr. Zhang is a wise and powerful man. He is truly a role model for our generation. It is most suitable to have Mr. Zhang in charge of Shangwu Temple. My little brother, I will not do anything in front of Mr. Zhang."

He just wanted to be lazy and it was too troublesome to build Shangwu Temple from scratch.

Moreover, so many Jianghu forces need to be integrated, which requires too much energy and time.

He really didn't want to waste time on these things anymore.

"Haha~~" Zhang Luan laughed, and Yang Zhengshan flattered him, which made him very happy.

Although he knew that Yang Zhengshan was joking on purpose, he still enjoyed it.

The three of them chatted and laughed for a while, and then Zhang Luan and Li Zhen rushed to Jiujiang Mansion overnight.

Early the next morning, Granny Meng and Princess Mingxi escorted Xing Yuanguo back to Beijing, while Zhang Ye, An Yuxing and Jian Chengfeng stayed behind in Cuixia Valley, waiting for Li Shouning and Yang Jiushi to come and take over.

Yang Zhengshan stayed in Cuixia Valley for another seven or eight days, and then returned to Beijing.

There is nothing more to do with him here.

Next, the Ministry of Works will send craftsmen and civilians to build courtyard pavilions and military camps, and the Emperor's Twelve Guards will dispatch a group of soldiers to replace the Yaowu Camp and the Lianwu Camp.

It is a practice of Darong that the spiritual plants must be controlled by the emperor, guarded by the innate warriors, and guarded by the emperor's personal army.

However, it will take some time for the emperor's personal army to come to Cuixia Valley to garrison this time.

Because the existing twelve guards of the emperor's personal army cannot be mobilized.

The four guards of Yulin, the four guards of Jinwu, and the four guards of Wuxiang are responsible for guarding the imperial city and the three mountain valleys, and there is no extra force to garrison Cuixia Valley.

Therefore, Emperor Yanping intends to add four guards to the emperor's personal army, namely the four guards of Yunlong.

In fact, Emperor Yanping wants the four guards of Tenglong more, but now the four guards of Tenglong are very important. Now the four guards of Tenglong play a very important role in Liaodong and Chongshan Town.

The commercial exchanges between Liaodong and Chongshan Town are inseparable from the escort of the Tenglong Guard Navy and the dispatch of the Tenglong Guard Wharf.

Although the Tenglong Four Guards are not responsible for the security of Liaodong, as long as the Tenglong Four Guards are there, there will be no major chaos in Liaodong.

If the Tenglong Four Guards are incorporated into the emperor's personal army and transferred away from Liaodong, it is almost equivalent to withdrawing an important pillar of Liaodong and Chongshan Town.

Therefore, Emperor Yanping can only settle for the second best and choose Yunlong Guard.

However, this matter has nothing to do with Yang Zhengshan. Yunlong Guard was brought up by Liang Chu. If there is anything, they will go to Liang Chu, not him.

When Yang Zhengshan came, he led an army of 20,000, but when he went back, he only brought 200 personal guards.

He was not in a hurry and headed slowly towards Kyoto.

However, the day after he left Cuixia Valley, a piece of news swept across Dayong like a gust of wind.

Lingxiu Villa was wiped out!

From Jingmingzhou to ordinary disciples, more than 300 people were killed, none of them escaped, and even most of the slaves of Lingxiu Villa were killed, leaving only a group of ordinary slaves without any cultivation.

Zhang Luan used thundering means to exert thundering power.

This time, he not only shocked the Darong Jianghu, but also stirred up the officialdom of Yungui.

Yungui Province is not a border town, there is no border army available, the only ones who can be used are the military officers and soldiers of the garrison.

It is conceivable what kind of people the soldiers of the garrison are, so Zhang Luan did not mobilize the soldiers of the garrison from the beginning. He only mobilized the military officers of the Dusi Yamen and the garrisons in various places.

From the Duzhishi to the Qianhu, Zhang Luan gathered 68 military officers above the Qianhu in three days, and cooperated with the Yungui Shangwu Division, which had just been established less than two months ago, to capture Lingxiu Villa.

In a chaotic battle, sixteen military officers died, including a commander-in-chief. Well, two of them were beheaded by Zhang Luan himself, for fear of the enemy.

In this battle, Shangwu Temple established its great power, but the military officers in Yungui became synonymous with waste.

It would have been fine if more than sixty-eight thousand-household military officers were dispatched to destroy a martial arts sect, but fourteen of them died in the battle, which was extremely shameful.

This also proved how corrupt the guards of Darong had become.

Compared with the border troops and guards in the border towns, the guards in the provinces in the hinterland of Darong were basically abandoned.

Yang Zhengshan received this news on the way back to Beijing. After reading the battle report sent from Shangwu Temple, he shook his head helplessly.

"Let's go, let's go back to Beijing!"

Yang Zhengshan put away the documents sent by Shangwu Ling and galloped towards Kyoto.