Jiangshan Fengwuzhi

Chapter 180: Self-reliance
The city of Jusai.

The city walls are majestic and elite soldiers are training on the training ground.

A soldier came down from the high watchtower and hurried to Gu Beiming.

"Marshal, the troops sent by the court have arrived."

Because the city of Jusai used a large amount of black neodymium, it was difficult for flying cars to fly in, so people had to land in advance and come on foot.

Lu Maoxiu, who was standing next to Gu Beiming, asked, "Should I go and greet them?"

"No need to greet him."

Since the court has already known about taking in Yin Kuo, it is better to appear strong than weak.

Therefore, Gu Beiming continued to urge his soldiers to train until the imperial troops came to the city gate and knocked on it. He then pretended to have just learned about it and gave the order to open the gate.

When the city gate opened, all one could see were swords and weapons, and the aura of murder was overwhelming.

The person who came to comfort Gu Beiming on behalf of the new emperor Yin Yuhe was the current Minister of Rites Dong Cailiang. He was already in his seventies and was standing outside the city tremblingly, his legs a little weak.

"Marquis Chengye, look at this?"

Dong Cailiang turned around and said to Gu Jingnian who was standing beside him.

Gu Jingnian raised his hand and invited him to enter the deep city cave together.

Dong Cailiang then thought that Your Majesty was really confused. Gu Beiming was threatening the late emperor with rebellion and was eager to have his son, who was held hostage in the capital, come back, but Your Majesty actually took the initiative to release him.

I entered the city with trepidation. After waiting for a while, Gu Beiming finally arrived. He said with a fake smile, "I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person. I was delayed by some matters just now."

"It's okay." Dong Cailiang said, "Marshal Gu is busy with military affairs, so don't worry about me."

After saying that, he stroked Xulang and laughed, dispelling the awkward atmosphere.

"I haven't congratulated Marshal Gu yet. I'm here to announce the decree on behalf of His Majesty, conferring the title of Duke to the Marshal and granting him 30,000 hectares of land. This is a great event, and there is cause for celebration! By the way, His Majesty is worried that the Marshal misses his son, so he specially asked Young Master Ling to come back to visit the Marshal."

Gu Beiming didn't smile, but looked at Dong Cailiang indifferently until the atmosphere became awkward again.

Dong Cailiang had to ask: "Marshal, what's wrong?"

Gu Beiming pointed to the imperial edict he was holding in both hands and said bluntly: "I'm afraid this imperial edict is not appropriate."

Dong Cailiang's face changed drastically, and he quickly asked, "What do you mean, Marshal?"

In fact, Gu Beiming's words clearly questioned the legitimacy of Yin Yu and the throne, but Dong Cailiang did not dare to face it.

"I'll take you to meet someone."

Gu Beiming did not accept the imperial edict. After saying that, he turned around and left.

"Yes."

Dong Cailiang wiped the sweat from his forehead and followed.

Only Gu Jingnian was still following him, as the others were stopped by the soldiers in the city.

They entered the Marshal's Mansion and kept walking inside, finally arriving at a rather mysterious house.

Gu Beiming straightened his robes and said outside the door, "I'm here."

The door was opened.

An old man sitting upright in a chair appeared in front of Dong Cailiang.

"First……"

The word "late emperor" that came out of his mouth was swallowed back. Dong Cailiang was at a loss. He stood there in a daze for a moment and simply fell to the ground.

This bow was not actually directed at the weak and powerless Yin Kuo, but at the situation created by Gu Beiming that seemed like he was ready to raise an army at any time.

At this time, it was Yin Shu who opened the door inside the house.

She saw Gu Jingnian at first sight.

She originally thought that after so many things had happened, including the hatred between them for killing their father, she had nothing but hatred for him. When they met again, she hated him very much, but while this hatred stung her heart, many other emotions surged up, making her deeply trapped and unable to extricate herself.

Gu Jingnian looked at Yin Kuo who was sitting there.

After killing two Yin Kuos, when facing the third one, he didn't feel that the other party was scary at all. He was just an old and somewhat confused puppet.

"I remember you." Yin Kuo opened his mouth and said slowly: "Doctor Taichang, Dong Cailiang."

"Your Majesty, I was transferred to the position of Vice Minister of Rites three years ago." Dong Cailiang trembled as he carefully expressed his attitude.

Yin Kuo didn't like this title, and his eyes showed displeasure. He said calmly, "I am tired, please let Gu Aiqing handle it."

"I obey your order." Gu Beiming said.

By putting Yin Kuo on the scene, his intentions have become very clear.

Yin Shu glanced at the young man outside the door again, who was still as handsome as ever, and closed the door silently.

"Marshal Gu, could you allow me to talk to you alone for a few minutes?" Dong Cailiang hurriedly asked Gu Beiming.

"Why rush?"

Gu Beiming deliberately wanted to leave him alone and put more pressure on him, saying, "How about letting me and my son meet up and have a long talk with Minister Dong tomorrow?"

"This...is natural."

Until Dong Cailiang was taken away, Gu Beiming did not take the imperial edict in his hand. Instead, he looked at Gu Jingnian and said, "Come with your father."

"Okay." "How did you get back?"

"My father asked me to escape from Yongjing, and I managed to escape."

Gu Beiming didn't believe it and asked, "What conditions did the court agree to for you?"

Since he couldn't hide it, Gu Jingnian said directly, "Help me find some friends."

"You are still so disappointing," Gu Beiming said, "Your father is doing great things, but you just mess around all day long."

Gu Jingnian said: "When I was young, I also said that I wanted to serve my country. My father beat me up for it. I will remember my father's teachings."

"I teach you a lesson to teach you to cherish your life, not to make you accomplish nothing." Gu Beiming said with confidence, "If your father wants to accomplish great things, why must he serve the Rui Kingdom or the Yong Kingdom?"

Getting to the point, Gu Jingnian became more serious and asked, "Father, do you really intend to rebel and establish your own country?"

"You created this opportunity. At first, I didn't dare to have such extravagant hopes. But since Yin Kuo turned into a salamander and escaped to my place, and Yin Yu and this mediocre person ascended the throne, I will suffer the consequences if I don't take what God has given me."

As he spoke, Gu Beiming patted Gu Jingnian on the shoulder, showing his rare fatherly love, and added: "After that, I will ask Yongjing to enthrone me as king and establish my own country. You don't have to go to Yongjing as a hostage anymore, you can stay here and be the crown prince."

"I am an illegitimate child."

"You are my son, that is enough."

Gu Jingnian knew Gu Beiming's character very well. He would never be nice to him for no reason, so he asked, "What do you need me to do?"

"Pei Nian is a spy sent by the Rui Kingdom. She pretended to save you, but in fact she wanted to assassinate me. You cannot marry her." Gu Beiming said, "You can marry Yin Shu, and then expose Yin Yu and his father's intention to kill the king. It was you and Yin Shu who worked hard to protect Yin Kuo and arrived at Jusai City."

Gu Jingnian did not answer.

"Think about it. I am your father and I will not harm you. When the great cause is accomplished, you will be the crown prince. Why would you work for the crown prince of Yong?"

After leaving these words, Gu Beiming did not try to persuade him any further. He was still busy with official duties, so he strode away.

Gu Jingnian stood there looking at the city of Jusai.

Here, he couldn't use his fire wings, and there were soldiers watching him all over the city, so he couldn't go anywhere.

At some point, Lu Maoxiu walked behind him.

"Sir, how do you feel about being home?"

“Not free.”

"Home is not so free, but it is home after all." Lu Maoxiu said with emotion: "Among all the young masters, the Marshal cares about you the most."

"is it?"

“Just looking at the results, you can tell that the young master inherited the most.

"Maybe."

"You are almost an adult, it's time to do your part for the Gu family."

"Marry Yin Shu?"

"Men should get married when they are old enough." Lu Maoxiu said, "It's the parents' order."

"I am the murderer of her father."

"It's okay. This is something that can be dealt with in a few words."

Gu Jingnian nodded and asked, "There is one thing I am confused about. I killed Yin Yucheng, so why did Yin Shu bring Yin Kuo to seek refuge with my father?"

Lu Maoxiu said: "Because Yin believes in the Marshal's loyalty."

If Gu Beiming was truly loyal, he would not have thought of becoming independent.

There is only one conclusion, that it was Gu Beiming who helped Yin Kuo transform into a salamander.

There must be many refiners in this Jusai City, but no one knows where they are hiding.

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The next day, Dong Cailiang sat anxiously in the hall of the Marshal's Mansion, and finally waited for Gu Beiming.

"Marshal Gu, His Majesty treats you well..."

Dong Cailiang had just opened his mouth when Gu Beiming raised his hand to stop him.

"No need to waste time. You all know why I surrendered at that time."

"Yes." Dong Cailiang said, "Your Majesty has never said he would break his promise."

"What about the herbs?" Gu Beiming asked, "Your Majesty promised me that he would find herbs for me and help me refine them. Now that the Crown Prince has ascended the throne and listened to what King Zhao said, all the promises made in the past are no longer valid. I have no choice but to find another way out."

The two people were talking about different His Majesty.

Dong Cailiang said cautiously: "Of course we are still looking for it. Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, so it is too late..."

"Qu Jizhi clearly knew the whereabouts of the medicinal materials, but he kept silent. He just wanted to force me to rebel."

"The Marshal has misunderstood. Qu Jizhi's idea has nothing to do with Your Majesty." Dong Cailiang did not dare to quibble and said quickly: "Your Majesty ordered me to come here to tell the Marshal that he has sent people to follow the prince's team to find the phoenix. Once found, they will be presented immediately. Yongguo promised the Marshal's conditions and they have never changed."

Gu Beiming's expression softened slightly when he heard this.

He always knew what he wanted and what he could get.

(End of this chapter)