The Song Dynasty was the king for thirteen years before he knew that he was Tianlong.

Chapter 122 Three Major Events (Two Chapters in One)

After entering Prince Duan's Mansion and following the sound, I arrived at a place with beautiful scenery in a moment.

There were many exotic trees and plants from the north and south planted here, surrounded by various flowers. There were many tables in the open space in the middle, with fresh fruits and cakes on them, and sandalwood in the air.

There were a dozen or so female Taoists, some of whom were eating fruit behind the table, while others were flying among the flowers and trees, like dancing butterflies, making sweet sounds like silver bells.

Zhao Ti couldn't help but take a deep breath when he saw this. These female Taoists were not the kind of Kun Taoists who lived in Taoist temples. They were semi-monks, similar to lay Buddhists, also called Jurchens.

Most of these Jurchens came from good families, were beautiful, literate, and able to write poetry. They participated in many poetry gatherings in Tokyo. Because they wore Taoist robes, they had a unique style and were quite popular among scholars.

At this moment, a pretty and lazy woman sitting behind a table saw Zhao Ti, her eyes lit up immediately, and she stretched out her hand and beckoned, "Young Master, come over and have a drink."

Zhao Ti touched his chin and looked to the side, where two Jurchens were playing dice. One of them had rolled up his sleeves, revealing his snow-like arms, and was muttering something, which seemed to be some Taoist scriptures or something.

The lazy female Zhenren came out from behind the desk and gently pulled the corner of Zhao Ti's sleeve: "Is the young master also invited by His Highness to attend the meeting?"

Zhao Ti said expressionlessly: "What kind of meeting is this?"

The Jurchen's eyes flickered: "This is a Taoist meeting, presided over by Your Highness, Taoist Lingsu is giving a lecture, and passing on the Divine Sky True Dharma."

Zhao Ti originally wanted to meet Zhao Ji to find out what the king had done with so many women in the royal carriage, but he didn't expect to see such a scene.

He turned around and walked towards the gate of the mansion. The Jurchen said anxiously, "Young Master, don't leave. His Highness hasn't come yet..."

Zhao Ti said calmly: "Tell him to practice Taoism well. When I have time, I will come to see how his Taoism is going and whether he has acquired magical powers."

Afterwards, he took Zhou Tong and Wang Chengzong away. Without doing anything else along the way, he went straight back to Prince Yan's Palace.

I walked into the mansion towards the study, and when I reached the door, I saw Ah Zhu coming out, apparently she had finished cleaning.

"Your Highness is back." Ah Zhu's eyes were bright.

Zhao Ti glanced at her and said, "Azhu, come in."

"Hmm..." Ah Zhu nodded and followed Zhao Ti into the room.

"Your Highness smells fragrant." Ah Zhu suddenly said from behind.

"Where does this fragrance come from?" Zhao Ti shook his head.

"Yes, there is, the scent of orchid powder is very strong." Ah Zhu whispered.

Zhao Ti shook his head: "Teach me the art of disguise later. I want to go out for once."

"Where are you going, Your Highness?" Ah Zhu asked, "Can't you just take me with you?"

Zhao Ti said, "It won't work this time. You and Miss Wang should stay at home. Try not to go out when I'm not around. We can talk about anything after I come back."

"I understand. I will go get the disguise cream and powder now." Ah Zhu turned and walked out of the study and went straight to the back house.

When they arrived at the back house, they saw Wang Yuyan reading a book. The two of them had been strolling around these days and bought quite a few books, more than a hundred in total.

"Miss, His Highness just came back, and I smell the scent of powder on him." Ah Zhu said with her eyelashes fluttering.

"Ah?" Wang Yuyan was stunned, then shook her head and said, "Your Highness... Your Highness, could it be that he went to a brothel to listen to music? I see that he keeps repeating this sentence when he has nothing to do."

Ah Zhu shook his head: "I don't know. Now he wants me to teach him the art of disguise. He said he wants to go out, but he didn't say where he's going."

"Your Highness is going out? We are alone at home..." Wang Yuyan put down the book and hesitated: "This... is not a good idea."

"How about you come with me to ask?" Ah Zhu's eyes showed some cunning.

“Go ask His Highness…” Wang Yuyan hesitated after hearing that. She was already feeling uneasy living in Prince Yan’s Mansion, and now Zhao Ti was about to leave home, and she suddenly felt uneasy.

Zhao Ti was sitting in the study thinking about Helian Tieshu's matter, when he suddenly saw two people coming in at the same time. He couldn't help but ask, "Why is Miss Wang here too?"

Wang Yuyan blushed slightly: "I heard from Ah Zhu that His Highness is planning to go out?"

Zhao Ti nodded: "I may have to go out for some official business. You can stay in the mansion. If you have any questions, you can find Zheng Futong Guan."

Ah Zhu wondered beside him, "Isn't Tong Diao Si with His Highness?"

Zhao Ti said: "Tell him to stay and guard the palace."

Wang Yuyan said anxiously, "Your Highness is not in the mansion, we..."

Zhao Ti smiled and said, "I'm not at home. If you don't like some trivial matters in the mansion, just make the decision. They are daily trivialities. Even if I'm here, I'm just giving orders."

“How can this be possible…” Wang Yuyan’s cheeks became redder and redder: “I, I am not from His Highness’s residence. I am just a temporary guest. How can this be possible…”

Zhao Ti said, "You have seen that I don't have many people here, just my guards. After I leave, Bai Zhan and Su Da can take charge of some foreign affairs. If the flowers and plants are not well planted or the daily meals are not adequate, how can they speak up? With someone to take care of it, I can go out and do my work with peace of mind."

“But this…” Wang Yuyan’s expression became more and more embarrassed. She felt her face burning and her heart was pounding.

"I will pass on the instructions. It's settled." Zhao Ti looked at Ah Zhu and said, "Please teach me the art of disguise."

Ah Zhu smiled and said, "I obey your command."

After an hour or two, Zhao Ti had almost mastered the art of disguise. He had a photographic memory and learned things very quickly. Then he asked someone to call Tong Guan over.

When Tong Guan entered the study and saw the vases filled with hibiscus flowers, he was startled and said, "Your Highness..."

Zhao Ti frowned: "Why are you so flustered? Sit down and I will change your appearance for you."

Tong Guan sat down hurriedly, and Zhao Ti transformed him into a burly man with a face full of flesh. Zhao Ti was quite satisfied with the transformation, and then asked Azhu about some subtle details. He then changed Tong Guan's shape and transformed him into an old woman, which did not have any major flaws.

It was getting dark at this time, and after having dinner with the two girls, he went to the training room to practice. During these days, his Xiao Wuxiang Gong had become more and more proficient, and he had also practiced the second level of Qiankun Da Neng Yi. Only his Huanyin Zhenqi was still a short distance away from the sixth level.

The next day, there was a court meeting in the morning, and in the afternoon Zhao Ti went to the palace to meet Zhao Xu.

Arriving at the imperial study, Zhao Ti said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to take charge of Helian Tieshu's affairs."

Zhao Xuxi asked happily: "Does the King of Yan have a proper solution?"

Zhao Ti nodded: "There is indeed a way, but I must leave the capital." Zhao Xu said: "Of course, how many troops do you need to bring? I will issue an order here."

Zhao Ti shook his head and said, "You don't need to bring any men or horses. I will just do it in secret."

He did not mention that Helian Tieshu wanted to escape and stay in the territory of the Song Dynasty. After all, it was difficult to explain how he obtained the information.

Zhao Xu said: "Helian Tieshu is Liang Sizhao's right-hand man. If she is eliminated, her power in the Western Xia army will inevitably be weakened. At that time, there will be many more obstacles to mobilize troops. If the Prince of Yan can do it, it will be a great achievement."

Zhao Ti said: "I will leave tomorrow. Your Majesty, please find a reason in the court."

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "This is easy to handle. King Yan can go with peace of mind."

Zhao Ti nodded and said, "Then I will go back and prepare." After that, he stood up, bowed, and left the palace.

Then they came to West City, where the Fengyun Society was located. Although all the people in the martial arts world now had official positions, they were employed by the Cavalry and Infantry Department, and he had the final say.

Zhou Tong was told to call these people over and give them the task. Wei Hanchen would take the lead and ambush in the northwest five routes. When the Western Xia delegation passed by, they would intercept and kill all the warriors of Yipintang, but let the fake Helian Tieshu go.

The next morning, Zhao Ti left Tokyo with Zhou Tong and Wang Chengzong and headed west to Luoyang.

The two places were not far away, and the three of them arrived there in just over two days on horseback, and then waited for Helian Tieshu.

On the agreed date, Zhao Ti followed Yipintang's contact method and found a house in the southern part of Luoyang, where he saw the white-faced, beardless warrior standing guard at the door.

He smiled and walked forward. The warrior snorted, "Master Murong is quite punctual."

Zhao Ti asked, "Where is the general?"

The white-faced warrior said, "Follow me."

When I walked into the house, I saw Helian Tieshu sitting at the table dressed in the clothes of the Central Plains martial arts world. Besides him, there were also the two old men I saw that day.

Zhao Ti saluted, and Helian Tieshu nodded and said, "Since you are here, I won't waste any more time. You have to do three things while staying here, and only people with superb martial arts skills can do them."

Zhao Ti looked puzzled: "General, is it some important military matter that requires assassinating the Song generals in the west?"

Helian Tieshu shook his head and said, "It has little to do with military affairs. These are all instructions from the Queen Mother in private."

The Queen Mother gave private instructions... Zhao Ti thought to himself, although Xiaoliang is a Han dynasty, he was born and raised in Western Xia, so what could happen to him in the Central Plains?
"Let me introduce you to a few of my men, so that if you really encounter a crisis, you can cooperate with each other." Helian Tieshu said.

Zhao Ti nodded, and Helian Tieshu first introduced the two old men, who were some of the most powerful fighters in the Western Xia martial arts world, nicknamed the Black Water Devils. He then introduced the white-faced, beardless warrior, who turned out to be the cousin of Empress Dowager Xiao Liang, named Liang Xingyun.

Zhao Ti then introduced Zhou Tong and Wang Chengzong, saying that they were Deng Baichuan and Gong Ye Qian, generals of the Murong family.

At this time, Helian Tieshu glanced at the sky outside and said thoughtfully, "Now is the right time. It will be nightfall when we reach Songshan Mountain. Let's get ready and set off."

Zhao Ti's mind was stirred: "General, are you going to the Shaolin Temple in Songshan?"

Helian Tieshu glanced at him and chuckled, "The Queen Mother didn't invite Shaolin, but instead asked them to go to the Song Dynasty's imperial tomb to take a look."

"The Imperial Mausoleum of the Song Dynasty?" Zhao Ti was startled when he heard this, and wondered what the Queen Mother Liang of Xixia wanted to do. Did she want to harm the dragon vein of the Song Dynasty?

"Of course it's the imperial mausoleum." Helian Tieshu nodded: "The Queen Mother instructed us to go to the Song Dynasty's imperial mausoleum to check the topography and, if possible, bury something in the mausoleum!"

Zhao Ti said: "This is not easy. Although I have never been there, I think there must be soldiers guarding it. Once we alert them, even if they have buried something, it will be discovered."

Helian Tieshu nodded: "That's why we need top-notch experts to go. Ordinary First-class Hall warriors can't do that. Otherwise, we'll alert the enemy and the burials will be useless."

Zhao Ti said: "General, if this is the only matter, I am afraid you don't need to stay and take risks. Just let your subordinates handle it."

Helian Tieshu shook his head: "Not only this, we also need to go south to find a place called Qipan Mountain Tianlong Diya Valley to see who lives there, and finally go to Huashan to get something, and then this trip will be complete."

Zhao Ti was shocked when he heard this. Isn't the Tianlong Diya Valley in Qipan Mountain the place where Su Xinghe and Wuyazi are? As for Huashan Mountain, what can be taken from Huashan Mountain? I'm afraid these things were not told by Xiao Liang, but by Li Qiushui!
"Let's go." Helian Tieshu said as he stood up and walked out the door.

Zhao Ti said nothing, and followed with Zhou Tong and Wang Chengzong. After leaving Luoyang City, they rode their horses at full speed, heading straight south.

Luoyang was only a hundred miles away from the Song Dynasty Imperial Mausoleum. By dusk, we had arrived at the bank of the Luo River on the north side of the Imperial Mausoleum.

After crossing the Luo River, find a hilly slope and look south, where you can see the imperial tombs at the northern foot of Mount Song.

All I saw was a vast area. At this moment, as the sun set and the sky darkened, it seemed particularly deserted and desolate, and even had a creepy feeling. The mausoleum soldiers were walking around listlessly, each of them like a walking corpse.

Helian Tieshu squinted his eyes for a moment, then said to Liang Xingyun, "Draw!"

Liang Xingyun responded, took out a piece of black wax from his arms, and began to draw the shape of the hillside and the locations of the tombs on a piece of paper.

Zhao Ti stood next to him with a blank expression, watching coldly. After a while, Liang Xingyun finished drawing all the terrain directions ahead, and the sky darkened.

Several people lay in wait on the hill until the hour of Haipai. Then, looking in the moonlight, they could see that the soldiers guarding the mausoleum had already gone to hide away somewhere. The imperial mausoleum was empty, and looked even more eerie.

Helian Tieshu stood up and said, "Follow me."

After going down the hill, several people ran towards the imperial mausoleum quietly. The soldiers guarding the mausoleum were nowhere to be seen. Several people went straight to a cemetery in front of them, which was the Yongchang Mausoleum of Taizu.

The scale of this mausoleum is the largest of all the imperial mausoleums, and its construction is also magnificent. Helian Tieshu watched it for a while in front, then took out a bag from his arms, poured out gray-brown powder from the bag, and sprinkled it in front of the mausoleum.

I don't know what the powder is, but it has a faint fragrance that is rich and refreshing, making people's eyes clear and bright. It seems to be agarwood powder.

It took Helian Tieshu nearly a quarter of an hour to finish sprinkling the powder. Just as he was about to turn around, he heard the sound of scattered footsteps in the distance.

Several people immediately hid behind the mausoleum. After a while, they saw a team of ten soldiers walking lazily towards them, then making a circle and heading in another direction.

After waiting for a while, Helian Tieshu made a gesture and several people went to the tomb of Emperor Taizong Yongxi on the side.

Then Helian Tieshu picked up the bag again and continued to sprinkle the gray-brown powder according to the direction in front of the Yongchang Mausoleum.

But just after he sprinkled a little, he heard a "tap, tap" sound coming from the northern foot of Mount Songshan. Helian Tieshu was stunned and looked over there, only to see a black shadow that looked like a donkey or a horse coming towards him.

He frowned and was about to make a gesture to ask a few people to solve the problem quietly, but the black shadow suddenly stopped, as if looking at the Yongxi Mausoleum here, and after a few breaths, it suddenly let out a deafening high-pitched roar...

(End of this chapter)