Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

......

After the two left the palace together, Chen Shao realized just how ruthless Han Cao's methods were.

The entire city of Beijing seemed to have changed overnight.

Many people are praising a Taoist priest named Master Guo.

"Look at this, a peace talisman, personally drawn by Master Guo. Wearing it really relieves backaches and leg pains, and cures all ailments."

"That's nothing. My son has been doing business for a year, and a month ago I went to Qingyang Temple to petition. Hey, my wife is pregnant now."

"My child almost died, but after drinking a bowl of talisman water from the immortal master, he's lively and energetic now."

Chen Shao was dumbfounded by what he heard.

......

Meanwhile, inside an inconspicuous residential house in Beijing.

The curtains inside were drawn tightly shut, and only an oil lamp was lit.

Five or six people were sitting around the lamp.

The person sitting at the head of the table was an elderly man with white hair and beard.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, he slowly began to speak:

"Gentlemen, we have reliable information that Chen Shao has already traveled to Qingyang Temple incognito."

Immediately someone shouted from the next seat:

"A golden opportunity! Boss, let me go, I guarantee I'll take him down in one strike!"

"Hmph! Rumor has it that this person possesses unparalleled martial arts skills. I'd like to test his skills."

Several people volunteered.

But then a woman snorted coldly.

"Chen Shao is a man you absolutely cannot confront head-on. He defeated someone like Helian Xiong in one move. Don't you all think this through?"

The speaker was none other than Su Ruolan, who had failed in her last assassination attempt.

This statement dampened the enthusiasm of many.

A person's name is like the shadow of a tree.

Helian Xiong was the number one warrior of Northern Mang, yet he was no match for Chen Shao in a single exchange. The implications of this are self-evident.

Helian Xiong would never cooperate with Chen Shao's act; this was real strength.

The original poster frowned.

"The Crown Prince entrusted us with this task, and now Prime Minister Han has come knocking on our door again."

"If we don't complete this mission, what will our fellow martial artists think of Golden Wind and Drizzle Pavilion?"

"Regardless of Chen Shao's strength, we must knowingly venture into the mountains where tigers lurk!"

"The reputation of Jinfeng Xiyu Tower, which has lasted for three hundred years, cannot be ruined here."

"Ruolan, you have to go again this time!"

"what?"

Su Ruolan's delicate body trembled.

She smoothed her hair and gave a wry smile:

"OP, all I rely on is this alluring face and my ruthless use of poison..."

"The key is, they're neither lustful nor afraid of drugs, they're practically my natural enemy. What use would I be if I went?"

"That's because you didn't make good use of your strengths!"

The original poster looked inscrutable.

"The information from Han Xiang says that this kid once faced a bitter gall bladder..."

"It's very likely that he's attracted to men, so this time you disguise yourself as a Taoist boy. If he really is attracted to men, with your unparalleled disguise skills, he will definitely be tempted."

"If the information is wrong, and he's not interested in men, it won't affect you much. We can think of another way."

"really?"

Su Ruolan's eyes lit up; she was quite confident in her men's attire.

"Try it and you'll see."

"Let's give it a try."

......

The two traveled incognito to the Taoist temple. Along the way, Han Cao praised Master Guo to the skies, wishing he could hand over his position as prime minister.

Finally, I met the legendary Master Guo in the back room of the Taoist temple.

Having revealed his identity directly, Chen Shao didn't mince words and got straight to the point.

"Having heard that Master Guo possesses great supernatural powers, I have come to ask him a few questions."

Master Guo stroked his beard and nodded slightly.

He was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"Since you possess such extraordinary abilities, why don't you serve the imperial court and instead choose to live in seclusion in this small Qingyang Temple?"

"With your abilities, you'd be more than qualified to be the Imperial Preceptor."

Master Guo smiled slightly.

"This humble Taoist priest cultivates himself without seeking fame or fortune; what are such trivial honors worth mentioning?"

"In this Qingyang Temple, I only treat sick people."

He paused, then said, "The world is sick; save the world."

"The Taoist priest is indeed of noble character and integrity; I admire him."

Chen Shao knew perfectly well that this was Han Xiang's underhanded trick, but he didn't know what the trick was. He was itching to know what the two of them were plotting.

Just as he was about to speak, Han Cao spoke first.

"Since you, Daoist Master, can save the world, now that the Northern Barbarian army of a million is pressing in and will soon be at our gates, Daoist Master, do you have a plan to save the Great Yan?"

Master Guo looked troubled and let out a long sigh.

"Of course we can save them."

"But these are wondrous methods of the immortals, not child's play. To activate them, one must open up all the connections in the heavens."

"The Southern Dipper Star Lord, the Northern Dipper Star Lord, the Thunder God... these deities are no pushovers."

"Otherwise, wouldn't all the Taoist arts have been rampant long ago?"

"Difficult, very difficult!"

Han Cao frowned and gave Master Guo a subtle glare.

Why is it different from what we agreed on before?

Is this price gouging?

Aren't you afraid that your greed will expose your true colors?

While he was pondering, Chen Shao reached directly into Han Cao's arms.

"Your Majesty?" Han Cao covered his chest with his hands, looking astonished.

Chen Shao rummaged through his pockets for a while before finally finding the money pouch.

It was thrown directly onto the table.

"Master, can you save him?"

Master Guo stopped whisking.

After a moment's hesitation, he said, "We can save them a little."

"ten times."

"If it's ten times the amount, it can save about 70% of the patients."

"Fifty times!"

"Your Majesty, the greatest virtue lies in serving the country and its people!"

Master Guo probably felt that he had agreed too quickly and that it would be a loss of face.

Clear your throat lightly:

"It's not that I'm greedy for money, but the Taoist way also requires consideration of personal relationships and worldly affairs. These offerings must ultimately be handed over to the Heavenly Court in full."

"Taoist Master, there's no need to explain. I understand you."

Chen Shao waved his hand to interrupt.

"This is the Prime Minister of the Great Yan Dynasty; he would never renege on his debt."

"Master, tell me now how we can save the Great Yan?"

Han Cao, standing nearby, was stunned. The process had deviated from the original plan by a huge margin, but the ending seemed the same.

Let's get back to this point.

"Your Majesty, please do not panic. Have some tea first."

The three sat around the table, and a handsome young Taoist boy with red lips and white teeth served them tea.

The moment Chen Shao saw her.

I almost burst out laughing.

Isn't this Su Ruolan?

When did you become a Taoist disciple?

Did he repent after being moved by his own actions last time?

After all, they were old flames, so Chen Shao casually joked:

"What a charming and seductive little Taoist boy!"

Instantly, the entire room fell silent.

Su Ruolan almost screamed. What a perverted little emperor!

She stood to the side with her hands at her sides, quickly lowering her head to hide her expression.

Master Guo and Han Cao exchanged a smile.

As expected, the rumors were true.

What virtue or ability does a man possess to be worthy of being described as having an innate charm?

"This young Taoist has received three-tenths of my true teachings. If Your Majesty finds him agreeable, you may allow him to enter the palace to serve Your Majesty."

Chen Shao was overjoyed!

Does this mean we won't have to pay anymore?

This is the top courtesan; one visit from her is enough to exhaust the monthly expenses of an average family of three.

"It just so happens that I am also interested in Taoist practices, so thank you very much, Master Guo, for making this possible!"

"No problem, no problem."

The three raised their teacups and burst into hearty laughter.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for recruiting talent! You have been granted one chance to draw a prize. Do you wish to draw?]

Chen Shao put down his cup and silently chanted in his heart: Smoke!

The familiar scene of the Milky Way unfolds once again.

The final shot focuses on a peach orchard in full bloom.

Three unusual figures were kneeling there.

"We don't ask to be born on the same day, month, and year, but we ask to die on the same day, month, and year!"

Chen Shaohu's body trembled!

This is the most famous bow in history!

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei.

The entries for these three people are absolutely amazing.

Liu Bei's methods of winning people over with virtue, his three visits to Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage, the burning of the enemy camps, his alliance with Wu against Cao Cao, his throwing of A Dou, and even Gu Ying's swordsmanship... each one was unparalleled.

Guan Yu flooded the seven armies, killed Hua Xiong while the wine was still warm, and passed five passes and killed six generals... Zhang Fei... well, a reckless man who will be remembered for all time.

Any one of them can take off immediately.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have drawn the Emperor Card and obtained the entry "Oath of the Peach Garden".]

[The Oath of the Peach Garden: When you have three sworn brothers, you can become sworn brothers.]

[Note: We are just brothers; there is no mutual understanding or vow of undying loyalty.]

???

Chen Shao was dumbfounded. So this was the one among a bunch of amazing terms?

What do you mean by "just brothers"?

What use are my brothers if they can't risk their lives for me?

This reminded him of a joke from his past life.

My brother and I are of one mind, and my brother uses his brain with me.

So they're just fair-weather friends?

Casual brothers...

Ok?

Chen Shao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he brought up the system panel.

The term already exists:

[A donkey cart glides by, brothers are murdered, enduring hardship and humiliation, bowing down in reverence, fathers facing enemies, the art of reincarnation, using cups as signals, the Six Ding and Six Jia, the Oath of the Peach Garden...]

Could the fratricide be combined with the Oath of the Peach Garden?

Previously, Chen Shao's victories over the eldest prince and Yuwen Chendu were all due to passive relationships.

Now...it seems...it's not bad either.

At least before encountering a formidable enemy, one should first swear brotherhood to ensure one's safety.

Thinking of this, Chen Shao looked at Master Guo.

Whatever his intentions, let's become sworn brothers first.

Master Guo put down his teacup and nodded, saying:

"Your Majesty, save the Great Yan! This humble Taoist priest..."

Chen Shao waved his hand to interrupt, "No rush. I hit it off with Master Guo today. How about the three of us become sworn brothers?"

Han Cao immediately frowned.

"Your Majesty, as the supreme ruler, how could you do such a thing? Moreover, in terms of seniority, Your Majesty should address me as 'Prime Minister Father'."

"Not including you."

Chen Shao pointed to Su Ruolan, who was standing beside him looking bewildered.

"It is I, Master Guo, and this young Taoist boy."

Han Cao was petrified on the spot.

What kind of bizarre operation is this?

He found himself increasingly unable to understand Chen Shao.

His actions are often unexpected, yet each time it seems to inadvertently benefit him...

Chen Shao looked at Guo Daoren with great sincerity.

"If we cannot be brothers today, it would truly be a regret in my life. Daoist Master, what do you think?"

To be brothers with the emperor... wouldn't that make one a king of a different surname?

What idiot would refuse such a good thing!

Master Guo feigned composure and remained silent for a moment, completely ignoring Han Cao's frantic winks.

He laughed heartily:

"Your Majesty is a man of deep feeling; how could I, a humble Taoist, refuse?"

"it is good."

Chen Shao glanced at Su Ruolan again: "Kid, you come too."

Your whole family are devils!

Su Ruolan wanted nothing more than to explode at him.

"Thank you... Your Majesty."

......

No ceremony is needed; both people just need to agree.

Having finished discussing that matter, we returned to the main topic.

Master Guo's expression turned serious:

"My lord, I already have a plan for saving the country."

"Oh?"

Chen Shao became interested: "Please tell me, Daoist brother."

"The only problem for the Great Yan is the Northern Mang army."

"Once we defeat them, all the problems will be solved."

"And drive them away..."

Master Guo suddenly became flamboyant with his beard and hair, exuding a spirited air.

With a flick of his whisk.

"No matter how many people they come, Your Majesty, you don't need to use a single soldier. Just set up an altar on the city wall, and I will ascend the altar to perform the ritual and summon the Six Ding and Six Jia divine soldiers to descend to earth."

"How can mortals fight against immortals? Tell me, does Northern Mang still have the strength to fight back?"

Han Cao nodded slightly to the side.

This explanation was something he had discussed with Master Guo long ago.

Let Chen Shao place his hopes on this illusory divine weapon, and wait for the Northern Mang army to besiege the city.

We can take the capital region without bloodshed.

He fulfilled his promise to the Empress of Northern Mang, and at the same time lived up to the expectations of the Great Yan.

It was Chen Shao's stupidity that led to this.

It's not that I didn't try my best, it's that the ruler was too incompetent!

After listening, Chen Shao finally understood what the two were up to.

The Six Ding and Six Jia guard the city...

I learned such a painful lesson in my past life.

Emperor Huizong of Song relied on this method, which led to the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident.

His intentions are truly despicable!

But coincidentally...

Chen Shao's face lit up with excitement, and he slammed his hand on the table and stood up.

"Has the Taoist priest already established connections with the heavens?"

"Of course, otherwise how dare I make such a boast?"

"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!"

Chen Shao could not hide his excitement and clapped his hands hard a few times.

"In that case, I'll leave everything to you, Daoist Master!"

"I will personally oversee the establishment of the altar and await good news!"

Having said all that, Chen Shao looked up to the sky and sighed:

"Having met the Daoist Master is like a fish finding water!"