Chapter 8

A good cook cannot cook without rice!

Bai Xiaosheng sighed first, and then smiled: It's funny, this year's top ten martial arts sects will be changed to seven martial arts sects...

Before he finished speaking, Gong Nan had already glanced at Murong Zhongda and asked: Could it be that the Cao Gang would not participate in the top ten rankings?

Bai Xiaosheng looked at him with praise and nodded: Not only the Cao Gang withdraws, but the Hengshan Sect also withdraws from the rankings. Even the Baihua Gang, the Tan Family, and the Qixing Gate have sent notices that they will not participate in the rankings. In addition, the Pai Gangs, the Chunshui Sword Sect and the Eagle Claw Sect, which have withdrawn for various reasons, in this case, Xiaosheng has to work hard to support this year's Wulin Tea Party, so how dare he hope the next session?

I was secretly shocked. I guess it was because the Tongmenghui and the Murong family did a lot of work last night to avoid their own murders. Finally, they suppressed the fame and fortune caused by my withdrawal from each other. Of course, I can't figure out what transactions there are. But I dare to conclude that the two sects, Hengshan Sect and Cao Bang, who were originally sure of being on the list, should be the part of the transaction that self-sacrifices to seek psychological balance between others.

Thinking of this, I immediately understood Bai Xiaosheng's plan to retreat and advance: Since you don't want to play the games of the top ten sects, then we will never continue to play this game forever. This game is not good for me, Bai Xiaosheng, and I can't be promoted or made a fortune. I was originally just for a happy mood. Now if you don't give me face, why should I waste my time here? This should be the subtext of Bai Xiaosheng's words!

Bai Xiaosheng is really not simple. Murong didn't come to me because he came up with a plan to avoid fighting cards. He didn't come to me yesterday. It turned out that he was already confident.

His move obviously disrupted the deployment of the Tongmenghui and Murong Shi family. For the sake of his own interests, no one wanted the Wulin Tea Party to die. If it really died, the Cao Gang, Hengshan and even the Baihua Gang, and the Tan family would probably fight for the last ten titles. This is obviously not what the Tongmenghui and Murong Shi family would like to see

Xiaosheng had to choose only seven major sects, which was a last resort. There are more than a dozen sects like the Big Sword Sect and the Sanhua Sect, which have the same strength as each other, and it will inevitably trigger a revenge in the martial arts world. Is this the original intention of Xiaosheng to hold a martial arts tea party?

It's so amazing! The alliance front that the two strong have worked hard to collapse, and they have to blame others for provoking bloody battles. In my eyes, Bai Xiaosheng seems to have grown a poisonous snake tail

Qi Xiaotian had calmed down from the excitement just now, as if he was thinking. Obviously, he began to notice what consequences Bai Xiaosheng's words might bring to Tongmeng. Gong Nan was not concerned about these ten names, and seemed unable to understand his elder brother-in-law's mood. He was shocked and looked around and seemed very leisurely. When my eyes passed by the understanding that was also Fang Wai, he was already calm and could not see the changes in his heart.

Murong Zhongda's face was also in a state of uncertainty, and he muttered something with Han Won Ji in a low voice, but Song Weichang's expression of excitement and longing changed from time to time, obviously falling into fantasy.

When my eyes finally returned to Tang Sanzang's face beside me, I was meeting his bright gaze, perhaps because I was used to seeing his gentle appearance, his sharp gaze made me feel a little uncomfortable at this moment

You should know...

Yes, my brother-in-law really wants to thank you. You let me see the hearts of both of you clearly

Then...Atang will leave it to you

Don't worry!

The two of them communicated with each other through their eyes, which also made us understand each other's general strength. Soon Tang Sanzang's eyes showed a look of comfort.

Finally, Qi Xiaotiandao: Can you temporarily detain the first communiqué of the tea party for one day, and wait for me to go back and discuss it before making a discussion?

He paused and said: As for the gentleman's move to retreat bravely, Xiaotian is a junior, so he dare not say much. I would like to recommend that the three thousand children of the Dajiang League please think twice!

The preparatory meeting ended with everyone's own ulterior motives. Seeing that Wei Rou seemed to be intentionally behind, I was about to ask for it, but I heard Bai Xiaosheng call me: Goodbye, can I leave a narrative?

A word of goodbye reminded me of another identity of Bai Xiaosheng. As a member of the Qing official department of the Nanjing Ministry of Personnel, Bai Lan held the power of assessment of middle and lower-level officials in Jiangnan. If I still want to borrow the official status and power of official power, he is a person I cannot afford to be punished!

White adult...

Don't be polite about love. Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile and bowed: Xiaosheng wants to congratulate you on love.

After being stunned, I suddenly realized that Gui E must have found a new position for me in the capital. However, I wanted to be a Suzhou Tongzong, but Tongzong was a sixth rank and was already an intermediate official. The appointment of the sixth rank official must be evaluated and recommended by the Ministry of Personnel and the emperor issued an order. Although Gui E is trusted by the emperor at present, after all, the bloody case of Zuoshunmen just passed, and he needed time to calm the resentment of the six ministries towards him. He would not rashly recommend a lower-level bureaucrat like me who has no Jinshi degree like me. If he is a seventh rank prosecutor! If he is a sloppy official with a sloppy official, he might be foolish and he can get away with it. But Suzhou's prosecutor is Lu Weilu, and Gui E can't kick him aside. I mentioned it in the letter. If you can do your best, you can help him? Could it be...

The former chief judge of Suzhou Prefecture, Lord Liu, who was in charge of criminal name, has retired. Lord Lu Wei Lu is smart and capable, enthusiastic about official affairs. He has been recommended by the Ministry of Personnel to be the General Judge of Suzhou. The position of promotion he left behind is to take over the position of promotion for three years. The official career is really a prosperous career, which is enviable!

As expected, Lu Wei, who was turning out from the inner room and Lu Meigong, was full of energy and energetic. Even the frown on his face seemed to be much less

Thank you for your support

Don’t say, sir, sir, yell... Bai Lan stopped me: Besides, if you want to thank me, thank your senior brother Fang Xianfu Shuxian!

Later I learned that he and Senior Brother Fang were not only fellow townsmen, but also the same teacher, and they were also fellow brothers of the same school. The four fellow townsmen, fellow classmates, and fellow classmates are the magic weapons for the officialdom!

Then... Mr. Bai left the young son not only to tell the young son that he had taken the new year! Bai Lan is a Jinshi with the same subject as Yang Shen, so it is natural to think that he is a junior.

Don’t worry, there are no outsiders here, and I have a close relationship with Shuxian. Although Mr. Mei is a disciple of Lord Li Dongyang, he admires his master Yangming, and there is no need to say that Mr. Lu. Today, I will say something to you as an elder. Who is unwise to be in the world like this?

Everyone who advises me like this has different purposes. Wuxia Linglong wants to live a stable life, while Tang Sanzang wants to avoid his family killing each other in the world. Lu Wei advises me like this because I have a bright future in the officialdom, but what is Bai Lan for?

Seeing Bai Lan gracefully picking up the tea bowl and siping a sip of tea, I felt a little uneasy. If he used his style in official social events, he would have been invincible, but how could he have time to make jokes with the big guys in the world? Thinking of Tang Sanzang's statement that he used the world to control the world, a thought could not be curbed. He should be the one sent by the court to control the world!

Walking in the world is the will of a teacher. I am familiar with poetry and books since I was young. How dare I violate the order of my teacher?

Bai Lan is a disciple of Confucius. As soon as this excuse was revealed, even he pondered: I heard that in addition to Yangming Gong, you have another master. There is a rumor in the world that you are a disciple of the Demon Sect. Is there such a thing?

The Demon Sect has not been in the world for fifty years. Even if there is one, it may not be called the Demon Sect. Besides, the late-sen master is a ghost shadow and will walk alone. Although he is both righteous and evil, he is a disciple of the Demon Sect. I am afraid no one will believe it!

Bai Lan's face cleared a little: The things that Ren Duxing did do really don't look like the style of the Demon Sect. In fact, even if it is the Demon Sect, so what? Didn't Mei Gong also become a thief in his early years?

If he was a person sent by the court to control the world, he would have been able to access all the confidential archives of the Ministry of Justice about the world. Even Lu Wei did not have the right to check those files. The most confidential part of them was even unknown whether Lu Meigong could see them. These files should contain data from the Demon Sect!

Don’t worry, can you tell me what is Ling’s will?

It's simple, just let me walk through the world for three years, and then decide which path I should take in the future

I had an idea and made up such a lie. Three years, this period of time should be enough for me to conquer Hidden Lake. What exactly should I do when I walk in the world?

Ling Shi is a wise man. Bai Lan unexpectedly praised: It is rare for his disciples to experience the true meaning of life in the flying rain of blood! However, he glanced at Lu Meigong, and the latter nodded slightly: Since you have to follow the teacher's orders and walk in the world for three years, can you do something for me?

As he spoke, his amiable smile showed a bit of sharpness

Bai Lan really didn't have a good intention, and my lie became his excuse. I suddenly felt like I could steal the chicken but lose the rice.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Lu Wei said that since the Lord had a task and the law was not passed on to Liu Er, I would rather avoid it. So I wanted to leave. Bai Lan smiled and said: Duke Lu, this matter is also related to you, but it doesn't matter if you hear it.

He had to sit down obediently, but I blinked and said with a smile: What Mr. Bai said should be about the court and the world, but this matter has a great relationship, Mr. Bai is not afraid of me...

I'm afraid you will do something! Bai Lan interrupted me and said with a smile: Even if I don't believe in myself or Mei Gong, don't I believe in Yangming Gong, Brother Shuxian?

It turns out that the reputation of the teacher can also become a reason to threaten me. I was really amused and crying, and Bai Lan showed a devilish smile over there and continued: Besides, don’t love that you are the imperial official now, so it’s up to you to share the worries of the imperial court! Besides, you just want to be an informant of the imperial court. Are you unwilling to contribute to the imperial court? How do you write the comments about me taking the imperial examination in the future?

Damn, you really want this seventh-grade sesame official. When I pass the Jinshi, whether I enter Hanlin or go out, Is it different?? Besides, what's wrong with doing? Let me be an informant. Do you know that I am a fucking informant? I cursed in my heart

Mr. Bai understood what Mr. Bai meant. After Wansheng had discovered something, he entrusted Lord Lu to Mr. Bai to Mr. Bai. But I had to borrow this status as a referee for a while. The situation in the martial arts world became tighter and more intense. I didn’t seem to have time to deal with the competition next spring. I still have to feel wronged now. Let’s just informant. Anyway, I give him a copy of the information obtained by Qin Lou for free, so I should be able to hand over the job!

Goodbye, really smart

What does Bai Lan's meaningful smile mean? My mind was quickly turned, and when I thought about why the famous people in the Jianghu and the top ten martial arts sects he arranged rarely had storms, I was shocked. Even if Bai Lan had eight eyes, he could not understand the secrets of the Jianghu. Just like in order to find out who is in front and who is behind in the Jianghu, he must know every fight in the Jianghu. But these martial arts competitions cannot be chosen under his nose like my master and Xiao Bieli. He must have countless informants in his hands, staring at every move of Jianghu. This is how the authority of the Who's List and the Wulin Tea Party is established!

The information that others can get is not what Bai Lan expected. Perhaps he even planned to do so. The saying "Smart" is probably a reminder to me not to be smart but to be mistaken by intelligence. It means more!

Mr. Bai is really very calculating, he deserves to be called Bai Xiaosheng. I sincerely praise him

I am full of expectations for love! Bai Lan laughed loudly, there is no need to say anything between two smart people, but Bai Lan still added: Speaking of which, you are the first real messenger of the imperial court. After all, I am a weak scholar without any power!

This may be what Bai Lan likes me!

Lu Meigong next to him smiled and said: Brother, don’t look down on informants. In fact, we are all the emperor’s informants. Xiaosheng has a noble status, but for more than ten years, he has no complaints. The emperor saw it and remembered it in his heart. In addition to serving in the Ministry of Justice, I am also a hundred households in the Jinyiwei. I have been protecting this trip many times. The emperor repeatedly mentioned Xiaosheng, and they all praised him. If he took off this burden, it would be possible to move five times a year.

This old man Lu has many identities! But when he said that Bai Lan has a noble status, where did he start?

When Mr. Lu Mei looked confused when he saw me, he ignored Bai Lan's obstruction and said: Brother, you should know Prince Xu! Xiaosheng is Prince Xu's son-in-law.

It turned out that Mr. Bai was actually a prince consort! I quickly got up and saluted again, and then got to know Bai Lan another way

King Rang Xu of Shu was a famous wise king. His ancestor was the eleventh son of Emperor Gao of Taizu. Zhu Chun, known as the scholar of Shu, was originally loved by Taizu. He also had good friends with his fourth brother, King Yàn, Zhu Di. During the rebellion, he helped Yi a lot. After Zhu Di successfully seized the throne, he rewarded him, the eleventh brother, with his fiefdom several times that of other vassal kings, and allowed him to defend Shu for generations.

After seven generations of hard work, the Shu Wang family became the strongest and most wealthy among the kings. What is even more rare is that the seven generations of Shu Wang were all known for their virtuousness. Each of them was ordered to abide by etiquette and law, be good at learning and literary, and became a model among the kings.

Prince Xu inherited the tradition of his ancestors, liked elegance, created ethics, cultivated water conservancy, helped disaster relief, and spared no effort. The reputation of the wise king is known to everyone in the world.

Strictly speaking, Bai Lan should be called Yibin, the son-in-law, the title that only after marrying the emperor's sister or daughter, and the title is even above the count.

Since the founding emperor Zhengde, he has not given the title of princess to all the princesses. Naturally, Bai Lan will not be a princess, but the people still call these men who have married their wives the princesses.

In fact, whether it is a prince consort or a ritual, according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, it is forbidden to serve officials. Most of them worship the Xiaoling Mausoleum and perform temple sacrifices. At most, they find a leisurely errand in the clan's house. Only a very small number of people were entrusted with him.

Once he is entrusted by the emperor with his position, it means that he has gained the absolute trust of the emperor and can share his worries with the emperor alone. Although Bai Lan appears to be low in power, he is actually the head of the imperial court to control the world, and he may even shoulder other secret missions. Moreover, this person has not only gained the trust of the former emperor Zhengde, but also trusted by the new emperor Jiajing. Even if there is the factor of King Shu Rang Xu, his personal talent must not be underestimated.

Like Gui E, Senior Brother Fang and others, Bai Lan and Lu Meigong are also favored by the emperor, just one thing that is bright and one thing that is dark, and this dark side may have greater energy! I thought to myself

Lu Wei was even more trepidated. Bai Lan waved his hand and said with a smile: Mei Gong, tell you not to say anything. Look, Lu Gong and his relationship are a little disgusting.

You always have to make people have a bright future! Lu Meigong smiled and said with a smile: Those secretive things you may be used on others, but they may not be suitable for using them as my brother.

It turns out that Mr. Lu Mei is not a simple person. Ah! Lu Wei and I looked at each other. There was a strange color flowing in his eyes, as if he was like a beast that fell into a trap. And I think so!