Eternal Sword

Chapter 173 Changes in the Capital
When the villagers heard the old man mention the name of the current Grand Marshal and God of War Murong Daoye, they all showed some fear and uneasiness.

Before, they were just listening to a story, but if they were to discuss the affairs of the dynasty, it would be a taboo in the Qian Kingdom.

What's more, it also involves old events of the previous dynasty and the four major clans.

The old man seemed to realize that he had said too much, so he waved his hand and said, "Today's chapter has been completed, everyone can go back."

Many villagers left, and some of them kept looking back at the old man with a hint of suspicion in their eyes.

The old man sighed in his heart and said to himself, "He can't stay in this Misty Rain Village any longer."

"This Yuwen Mao is such a despicable villain, worse than pigs and dogs, so despicable!"

Lu Qing couldn't help but curse.

Chen Tang couldn't help but glance at her.

Lu Qing clenched his fists, his eyes slightly red, and did not hide the anger in his eyes.

According to what the old man said, Yuwen Mao was indeed hateful, but as a listener, Lu Qing's emotions were a little too strong.

Chang Sun Ming, Lu Qing and Yuwen Heigou also turned around and left.

The three of them each had their own thoughts and remained silent the entire way, not even noticing that Chen Tang did not come back with them.

Chang Sun Ming was silent for a while, and suddenly said: "In fact, what the old man said may not be true. If Emperor Wu is really as good as you say, why did he lose the support of the people?"

Lu Qing immediately said: "Emperor Wu is so good!"

"A merciful man cannot lead an army. If he was really so merciful, he would not have been able to create such an invincible and disciplined army as the Tiger Guards and the Dragon Cavalry. The old man's words are probably half true and half false, with some exaggeration."

Chang Sun Ming shook his head, still unwilling to believe that there would be such a kind-hearted emperor in the world.

"What he said is true!"

"how do you know?"

"How do you know that what they say is false?"

"Ugh."

Seeing that Lu Qing and Chang Sun Ming were about to quarrel, Yuwen Heigou suddenly sighed.

From the time he arrived at the village entrance until now, he had remained silent. It was only at this moment that there was a noise, which attracted the attention of the two people.

"What the old man said is not an exaggeration."

Yuwen Heigou said calmly: "There are even some things he hasn't told you all yet."

"Oh?"

Chang Sun Ming looked surprised and doubtful.

Yuwen Heigou said, "As far as I know, Emperor Wu had light taxes and levies, and the people rested and prospered. From the court to the market, everyone could practice martial arts, and no one had to be servile in front of officials. Officials and servants could not ignore the law and act recklessly. People from all over the nine provinces could migrate freely, and Emperor Wu never lost the hearts of the people."

"If Emperor Wu had not insisted on marching south and then defending the Snow Ridge, most of the Tiger Guards and Dragon Cavalry would have died in the battle, leading to the change in the capital and the death of Emperor Wu. Other heroes might not have had a chance."

"Emperor Wu was lenient towards the people and the generals who surrendered to him."

"But he was strict in military discipline and had an iron-blooded side when dealing with the outlaws. That's why he was able to create the Tiger Guards and the Dragon Cavalry, and was even able to wipe out the martial arts world."

Lu Qing snorted and said, "Emperor Wu is just too merciful. If he had been a little more ruthless and listened to the advice of the counselor beside him and killed Yuwen Mao and Murong Daoye, there would have been no betrayal later."

Chang Sun Ming defended himself, "At that time, Emperor Wu died, the Wu Dynasty was doomed, and the world was in chaos. After losing the throne, all the heroes were chasing after it. God of War Murong was among them and wanted to chase after it. He did nothing wrong. After the defeat in the battle of Xia Jiang, he personally escorted the seriously injured Emperor Wu back to the capital."

Yuwen Heigou said: "Compared with Yuwen Mao, God of War Murong is naturally much better, but whether he is unworthy of Emperor Wu, only he himself knows."

"Hey, where's Haitang?"

"It seems he didn't come back with us."

……

At the entrance of Yanyu Village, under the old locust tree.

Everyone around had left, and apart from the old man, only Chen Tang was left.

"Little brother, why don't you leave?"

The old man glanced at Chen Tang and asked calmly. Chen Tang smiled and said, "I am interested in the story you told me. I want to listen to more of it."

"Oh?"

The old man was noncommittal.

What he just said about Emperor Wu of the previous dynasty has aroused some people's suspicion. In order to prevent any accidents, he has to leave today.

In this misty village, the young man in front of him was the only person worthy of his attention.

He had secretly observed that the breathing method practiced by this young man was very similar to the "Dragon Capturing Skill".

The sword techniques that were practiced could only be practiced by some high-ranking generals in the army of the previous dynasty!

I just don't know who this young man's master is.

After all, as the former leader of the Longxiong Army, Yuwen Mao also understands these skills.

"What do you want to hear?"

the old man asked.

Chen Tang asked: "What forces were there that besieged the capital at that time? Did Emperor Wu die in the capital?"

He once had a very bold guess that the guest in the mountain was Emperor Wu of the previous dynasty!

But there are two doubts about this speculation.

Firstly, Emperor Wu had already died.

Secondly, if Emperor Wu were still alive, he should be over a hundred years old.

The guest in the mountain looked to be only in his forties or fifties.

The second doubt may have an explanation.

After all, this is a world with mysterious masters and mysterious arts, so eternal youth is nothing.

What's more, Shan Zhongke is a grandmaster who has his own unique way of practicing the Dragon-Tiger Pill, and it is possible that he may be decades younger.

But how to explain the first doubt?

Therefore, he wanted to know whether Emperor Wu was dead or not.

What happened at that time.

Why is everyone sure that Emperor Wu is dead?

The old man said, "In addition to the Yuwen family and the Murong family, there were also the 36 leaders of the Xuantian Sect who besieged the capital at that time."

Chen Tang was somewhat puzzled and asked, "The Murong family also besieged the capital? Then didn't the God of War Murong Daoye also betray the Emperor Wu? What's the difference between him and Yuwen Mao?"

"What are the Thirty-Six Leaders of Xuantian Sect?"

The old man explained: "At that time, there were two branches of the Murong clan, one led by Murong Daoye and the other led by Murong Zhong. The one who joined forces with Yuwen Mao was Murong Zhong's branch."

"At that time, there were still many of Murong Zhong's clansmen in the capital. Even when Murong Zhong besieged the city, Emperor Wu did not kill his clansmen, but still tried to persuade them with kind words."

"But these tribesmen wanted to cooperate with the outside world to assassinate Emperor Wu in the city. Eventually, their plot was exposed, and Emperor Wu killed them all."

Chen Tang asked, "Where was Murong Daoye during this time?"

The old man said: "Murong Daoye retreated to Yanzhou and never showed up. It was not until Emperor Wu died that he came out to compete for the throne."

Chen Tang asked, "Where is this Murong Zhong now? I don't think I've ever heard of his name in the court."

The old man said, "Not long after the city was captured, he died suddenly. Some people say that it was the Emperor Wu's ghost who came to take his life, but the exact cause of death is unknown."

"As for the thirty-six generals, they are the leaders of the thirty-six armies under the Xuantian Sect, similar to generals."

Chen Tang was secretly shocked.

No wonder the Xuantian Sect was able to stir up trouble in troubled times. Apart from relying on talismans and water to cure diseases and save lives, it actually had such a huge force!

(End of this chapter)