All Heavens: From Joy of Life to The Great Feng Night Watchman

"However, to find a sixteen-year-old master with high martial arts skills who can cripple Fan Xian's true energy, he must be a martial arts genius!"

Zhuang Mohan cupped his hands to Shangshan Hu, "General, I know this is a difficult matter, which is why I have come to ask for your help."

Uesugi Tora, a master of the ninth rank, had a sharp glint in his eyes.

"The Holy Maiden would have been the most suitable candidate, but she would never venture into enemy territory so casually for this purpose."

"I am devoted to martial arts, and I have also paid attention to many young geniuses in the world."

There is a young master in Dongyi City, only sixteen years old, but his martial arts skills already surpass Fan Xian's!

Zhuang Mohan asked in confusion, "Dongyi City... Grandmaster Si Gu Jian was reprimanded by Emperor Qing."

I heard they're also sending a delegation to Kyoto to apologize. Do you think they'd dare help us?

Uesugi Tora frowned and said, "This is a matter of great importance. I would like to ask you to come with me secretly to Dongyi City to discuss this matter with Master Yun Zhilan in person."

"As long as we offer enough incentives, pretend that the young man is a prodigy from Northern Qi, and keep things discreet, it's worth the effort!"

Zhuang Mohan's worried expression eased slightly. The number one civil and military official of the Great Qi had come forward at the same time. What could be that they couldn't discuss?

The war between the two countries raged for another two months, and the Northern Qi finally had no choice but to accept the status quo.

The Northern Qi formed a negotiating delegation to enter the capital of Southern Qing to seek peace, and the Eastern Yi City also had to send a delegation to apologize to Southern Qing.

If the Northern Qi wins, Dongyi City will naturally not have to submit and apologize, taking the blame instead.

However, the Southern Qing army was powerful, and even the Northern Qi came to sue for peace, so the Eastern Yi City had no choice but to play the submissive role.

Li Chang'an originally thought that the negotiations had nothing to do with him, and he just needed to wait to kidnap Sean.

However, Emperor Qing suddenly summoned him to the palace.

Li Chang'an entered the imperial study, only to find that this was a private audience.

As soon as Emperor Qing saw Li Chang'an, he said mysteriously, "Have you figured out a way to deal with the matter of you pretending to be a charlatan last time?"

Only then did Li Chang'an realize that Emperor Qing was plotting this wicked scheme, making Li Chang'an the one recognized as having the Heavenly Vein by the Three Kingdoms, while turning Haitang Duoduo into a fake.

This would be a devastating blow to the Northern Qi, a state that favored religion.

Li Chang'an also lowered his voice, "Your Majesty, I have thought of a plan."

Whether it will succeed depends on how well the intelligence work of the Oversight Service is done.

Emperor Qing was overjoyed and said, "You really have a way to get the other two countries to recognize you as a Celestial Vein Being?"

Emperor Qing didn't actually have high hopes; what he wanted was to hold a ceremony to confer the title of Heavenly Vein Master on Li Chang'an as well.

It's already quite good that the envoys from the other two countries were too embarrassed to openly oppose it.

Li Chang'an said earnestly, "Your Majesty, we can invite a deity to possess us..."

Chapter 94 First Encounter with Zhan Pianpian! Her Negative Power in Political Maneuvering Reappears!

Li Chang'an told Emperor Qing about Yang Xiuqing's charlatan act. Emperor Qing initially frowned in disapproval, but then quickly accepted it.

The reason for the disdain was that the method seemed rather crude, but upon closer inspection, no one in history had ever done it before.

He was able to accept it quickly because this method was originally the brainchild of a schemer, and Emperor Qing felt somewhat like a kindred spirit.

Religion in this world wields considerable influence over imperial power.

In Li Chang'an's previous life, no religion had an influence comparable to the temples in the world of Joy of Life.

Because the temple truly changed the course of the entire world, emperors of various countries could not ignore its existence.

Therefore, in this era where religion has such a strong presence, playing the role of a charlatan is bound to be effective.

"Your Majesty, all the officials of Daqing will cooperate with this matter. As for whether Northern Qi and Dongyi City will believe it, that is not important."

“We just need to get the people present to cooperate, and this will be done.”

The old schemer certainly understood Li Chang'an's words. This matter, like Si Gu Jian's killing of Lin Gong, seemed absurd, yet it could be accomplished.

"The peace talks haven't even started yet, and it will take a while before they officially begin."

"During this period, I have instructed the Censorate to thoroughly investigate the backgrounds of these envoys."

I refuse to believe that any official can be completely clean.

If the Censorate can find something to hold against some foreign officials, it can force them to cooperate with Li Chang'an in his act.

He himself was very willing to develop Li Chang'an into a Celestial Vein user.

At first, he didn't pay much attention, treating it as just a public performance by a shaman. However, after his cultivation level increased dramatically, Li Chang'an had a new idea.

Li Chang'an will definitely break through to the Grandmaster level. When his Grandmaster identity is revealed, people will inevitably connect his rapid progress with the Heavenly Vein cultivator.

By then, even Emperor Qing himself might be startled and begin to suspect that Li Chang'an truly possessed the divine talent.

Therefore, establishing a Celestial Vein identity as early as possible will greatly enhance one's prestige.

Moreover, from a factual perspective, Li Chang'an, this transmigrator, is far more powerful than the Heavenly Vein users of this world.

Half a month later, the Northern Qi delegation and the Dongyi City delegation entered the capital.

Zhuang Mohan was among the Northern Qi delegation members, though he did not participate in the specific negotiations.

Because Junshan Society is a very high-level organization, even Uesugi Tiger is not qualified to trade with Li Yunrui.

Moreover, it was Zhuang Mohan who approached Li Yunrui to propose exchanging Xiao En, so of course he had to come in person to explain to Li Yunrui how they planned to destroy Fan Xian.

Only after Zhuang Mohan and Shangshan Hu's methods were approved by Li Yunrui would Li Yunrui sell information about Yan Bingyun's infiltration to Northern Qi.

Then, the Northern Qi delegation could exchange Yan Bingyun for Xiao En.

Slightly different from the original drama, Zhuang Mohan received a much weaker welcome this time when he came to Nanqing.

After all, ever since Li Chang'an became famous, Nanqing had been working to enhance Li Chang'an's reputation through the Eighth Bureau of the Surveillance Bureau.

Later, Li Chang'an's calligraphy and painting skills reached their peak, and he left behind dozens of masterpieces while traveling around the world.

Li Chang'an is now known in Nanqing as one of the Three Saints of Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting.

At least in Nanqing's own propaganda, Li Chang'an's status in the literary world is comparable to that of Zhuang Mohan of Beiqi.

However, Li Chang'an knew that the poems he copied did not touch upon the most outstanding masterpieces, so the system's ranking of literary works was only third.

Li Chang'an felt that to reach the pinnacle in the arts, he needed an opportunity to win over the people of Northern Qi.

He himself never expected that this opportunity would be provided by Zhuang Mohan himself.

When Zhuang Mohan came to the capital, Li Chang'an did not visit him, nor did Zhuang Mohan visit Li Chang'an.

Both men are literary giants in their respective countries, and it would be a loss of face for either of them to take the initiative to visit the other.

Li Chang'an, being the host, used the most formal etiquette to invite Zhuang Mohan to dine at Yishiju, the best restaurant in the capital.

Zhuang Mohan readily agreed and even wrote a letter in return to express his gratitude.

Laozi and Zhuangzi were gentlemen, and Li Chang'an could see their desire to befriend them between the lines.

Although Li Chang'an's network is well-informed, it currently has no definite information on how Zhuang Mohan and Shangshan Hu will deal with Fan Xian.

After all, the Junshan Society in the original work was unknown even to the entire Overwatch Council, which shows its high status and strong secrecy.

On the appointed day, Vice Minister Ji of the Ministry of Rites came to fetch Li Chang'an for the banquet.

Guo Youzhi, the Minister of Rites, who held a higher rank, was probably there to greet the guest, Zhuang Mohan.

After getting into the carriage, Vice Minister Ji spoke respectfully to Li Chang'an.

"Your Highness, you chose the place to eat, but the rules of the banquet were set by the Zhuang family."

Li Chang'an couldn't help but sigh, "These human relationships and social dynamics are something that even a nuclear war can't erase."

"Even in Northern Qi, the Zhuang family disliked social gatherings, so they suggested having a private meal with you, where we could discuss poetry and culture without talking about national affairs."

Upon hearing this, Li Chang'an's eyes lit up. "This is a good thing! I dislike red tape the most."

Although the meeting was a private affair between the two, it concerned the national dignity, and Emperor Qing decided who would accompany them.

However, Laozi and Zhuangzi were used to being stubborn and wouldn't give face to whoever made the decision.

Minister Ji said, "Master Zhuang said that he and you should each bring one servant to serve tea and water, and you can eat in peace and quiet."

Li Chang'an understood, "I suppose my servants aren't real servants, are they? Who did His Majesty appoint?"

How could an ordinary person possibly have the opportunity to shine in such a wonderful way, serving literary giants?

Vice Minister Ji said, "His Highness the Crown Prince has recommended Guo Baokun, a renowned scholar from the capital, the son of Minister Guo."

"But His Majesty said it was inappropriate and that we should find someone who knows diplomatic etiquette, preferably someone from the reception team."

When the delegations from both countries visited, Nanqing also set up a reception team, and Fan Xielu naturally joined the team.

Just as Li Chang'an had guessed, Vice Minister Ji said, "Later His Majesty said he wanted to find someone who was not too old, and Fan Xielu was the most suitable."

During this period, Emperor Qing really spared no effort in cultivating Fan Xian and elevating his seniority.

Upon arriving at the entrance of Yishi Residence, Li Chang'an saw a large group of people, all dressed in official robes of various colors.

Zhuang Mohan and Li Chang'an were having dinner, and the Northern Qi delegation had to attend, as did the officials from the Southern Qing Ministry of Rites.

Although Zhuang Mohan refused to let these people sit at the table to eat with him, they could eat on their own, so he simply arranged for their working meals to be at Yishiju.