Chapter 1001: You and I are the same kind of people

White Wave Shanzhuang was officially opened just a few days ago, and not many idlers knew about it. He Lingchuan naturally arranged the best accommodation for Wang Xingyi, and he occupied several hot spring pools alone. Those with status don't like to be naked with others, so as not to lose a bit of majesty.

Wang Xingyi went to soak in the soup excitedly, temporarily parting with the two.

And in He Lingchuan's view, this was the time he left for himself and Fang Canran to talk.

He pointed to the low mountain in the villa: "There is a viewing platform on it."

That couldn't be called a mountain, at best it was a small hill, and a pavilion was built on it, just enough to enjoy the bay scenery.

He Lingchuan knew he had something to say, so he went up shoulder to shoulder with him.

There was also a wind-proof barrier near the viewing platform, the evening breeze brushed his face, the forest lamps swayed lightly, and it was a rare quiet place in the storm.

He Lingchuan complained to him while walking: "Brother Songyuan found such a big shot, and didn't notify me in advance."

"Wronged. It was National Master Wang who didn't let me notify in advance; could I still go against his wishes?"

He Lingchuan shook his head: "I was exposed here."

Wang Xingyi just wanted to see the original appearance of his territory, neither embellished nor corrected.

Fang Canran laughed, "Seeing it on the spot, this archipelago is huge."

The eastern archipelago where Platinum Island is located includes more than three hundred islands. Fang Canran also thought that "forty-two" was just a small number that He Lingchuan used to play with.

As a result, sailing between the Yangshan Archipelago, he discovered that these islands were not small, and... "Where are there only forty-two?"

He Lingchuan touched his nose: "There are several hundred single reefs and barrier reefs."

According to the calculation method of Bailie's ancestors, the ones that were too small were not counted as "islands," so only forty-two were recorded.

"Then your hydrological conditions are very complicated?"

"Yes." He Lingchuan looked around; the bushes rustled in the evening breeze, as if people could jump out at any time. But he and Fang Canran were surrounded by more than a hundred Mou Nation guards, actually safer than the dock.

"The outer sea of the Yangshan Archipelago has many storms and fierce sea monsters, so passing ships usually follow fixed shipping lanes along the coast. Between the islands, there are many reefs and whirlpools underwater. More than half of the novice ships that disappear deep in the archipelago are not because of Yin snakes or evil energy, but normal shipwrecks caused by hitting reefs. Moreover, the water flow here will change direction according to the seasons, making it difficult for local sailors to deal with."

"That is a natural sea current barrier. You got such a peach blossom source at sea and used it as a stronghold, which is really not bad." This guy is really good at picking places, "You said you bought the territory of Bailie Lu family and were afraid that they would regret it later and come to take it back, is that true?"

Fang Canran had long known something was wrong.

Would someone who dared to make a scene in the Tiangong in Lingxu City and offend the Heavenly God to death fear the counterattack of a small Bailie territory lord? Everyone knew that the Yangshan Archipelago was just a cover, He Lingchuan said leisurely: "Maybe I really want to retire from the world and avoid trouble."

Fang Canran was slightly stunned, and then laughed loudly.

Is it that funny? He Lingchuan touched his nose. Fang Canran's laughter was too loud; those who should come and those who shouldn't come would probably follow the sound.

Fang Canran laughed for a while before slowly calming down, pressing his sore cheeks and saying: "You can really joke!"

"Brother He, you and I are the same kind of people. Judging you by myself, I know your heart is big. Retire? Heh."

He Lingchuan was happy: "Brother Fang is transparent, but you still introduced me."

"I owe you a favor." Just looking at the construction on Suoding Island, would someone who wants to retire work on progress every day? Would he buy thousands of sets of weapons? Fang Canran wanted to laugh again.

He Lingchuan asked again: "How is the relationship between National Master Wang and Grand Protector Xia?"

Fang Canran's voice was lowered to the lowest: "My Martial Uncle is the Decider of the Lingshan, responsible for supervising the implementation of the Lingshan's instructions."

Wang Xingyi is not only a person of the Lingshan but also holds great power! He Lingchuan was moved, only then did he know what kind of big shot Fang Canran had brought him.

Fang Canran then asked again: "How much do you know about the Mou Nation court?"

"The Mou Nation has been established for more than 150 years, and it is the world of the old Xin family. The others are hearsay from travels and markets, which cannot be taken as true." He Lingchuan hadn't heard of the Mou Nation in the Panlong world, and only later did he know that at that time there was no Mou Nation; it was just an inconspicuous small force in the east of Beijia, not even worth Beijia glancing at it more.

"The Mou Nation was built with the help of the Lingshan." Fang Canran opened his mouth and established the relationship between the two, "Without the protection of the Lingshan, it could not have grown in Beijia. And after the Mou Nation revealed its identity, the Daoist sects also gathered here one after another. Today, the Mou Nation and the Lingshan are inseparable. So the most important force in the Mou Nation court is the Lingshan."

He Lingchuan nodded; this was reasonable.

"And relative to this, there are the imperial relatives and nobles who have little connection with the Lingshan, as well as the civil and military officials promoted from Daoist disciples and commoners. They call themselves the 'Pungent Gate,' but ironically, outsiders secretly call them the 'Imperial Party'."

Pungent Gate means grass gate, referring to ordinary people.

The opponent's title is very meaningful, and He Lingchuan understood it immediately: "Is the Mou Emperor's lineage not under the Lingshan?" The Mou surname is "Xin."

"It used to be. But..." Fang Canran paused, "Let's put it this way, look at the Demon Emperor of Beijia, he isn't someone who is obedient to the Tiangong."

A human ruler holds the power of life and death in a country, and he himself should be "supreme," so how could he be willing to be completely submissive to another force? "The Lingshan is powerful in the Mou court, and the Pungent Gate naturally stands by the Mou Emperor." Therefore, they are called the "Imperial Party." "Of course, the Mou court forces are mixed, this is just the two main sides, others, well, if I say too much, you will be dizzy. Moreover, the Pungent Gate and the Lingshan are not dead to each other, and they often have intersections."

"For example, noble families often have children who join the Daoist sects under the Lingshan to practice. Does he count as the Lingshan or the Imperial Party? Who can say for sure."

He Lingchuan was moved: "People are divided into groups."

Where there is power, there are factions, there is opposition, there is struggle, it is unavoidable.

"For so many years, the court forces have basically maintained a balance, and it only intensifies when fighting Beijia."

External problems also intensify internal contradictions.

"So you asked about the relationship between Martial Uncle Wang and Grand Protector Xia—" Fang Canran laughed, "Whether it is the Taihang Sect and the Hong Sect, or between them, the relationship is good."

They are all high officials in the court, and they are all under the Lingshan.

Those under the Lingshan who are officials in the court will naturally huddle together.

"Then, what is the temperament of the National Master Wang?" He Lingchuan didn't ask about Wang Xingyi's character, but his temperament.

For a person of that status, good or bad is not evaluated.

"To be the Decider of the Lingshan, Martial Uncle Wang doesn't love favoritism or form cliques, which is also the reason why the Mou Nation invited him to serve as the National Master."

He Lingchuan said "oh": "Let me ask one more presumptuous question between us brothers, does Senior Wang prioritize the interests of the Lingshan, or does he value the interests of the Mou Nation?"

Often, position determines attitude.

"Why ask this?" Fang Canran looked at him, his gaze strange, "The Lingshan and the Mou Nation are closely connected."

Otherwise, Beijia was hollowed out by the Lingshan once, why did it go crazy to fight the Mou Nation? He Lingchuan laughed: "For example, the Vassal Demon Nation and Lingxu, Lingxu and the Tiangong, are also harmonious but different."

Outsiders look at Beijia as a whole, only those like him who have been involved in Beijia's deep contradictions know how intricate its internal relationships are.

Similarly, if you look at the Lingshan and the Mou Nation with a magnifying glass, are there any other surprises?

Fang Canran nodded: "Fair. Speaking of which, Martial Uncle Wang is a distant cousin of the current Mou Emperor. From his background, he should be considered the Imperial Party. But he was sent to the Taihang Sect at the age of five, practiced diligently for thirty years before returning to the Mou Nation, and was promoted to the Decider of the Lingshan five years later."

He Lingchuan didn't expect: "Uh, National Master Wang's background is so complicated?"

"This is not only because Martial Uncle Wang's talent is amazing, but also because the Lingshan intended it." Fang Canran said, "The Lingshan needs such a person to maintain close contact with all parties."

He Lingchuan nodded: "There aren't many people like him, right?"

Wang Xingyi himself is the adhesive and lubricant of the two major forces of the Mou Nation. He also comes from the Lingshan and is the communication channel between the Lingshan and the Mou Nation.

There shouldn't be many people who exist as the "intersection" of the three major forces, because they can speak or even make decisions on either side, so their power is astonishing.

"That's for sure." Fang Canran continued, "So you asked me which side Martial Uncle Wang would prioritize. Hmm, I can only say, being a Decider is not easy."

He Lingchuan cupped his hands to him: "Thank you, Songyuan, for finding me such a big shot."

He then changed the subject: "I heard that the Qing Nation and the Mou Nation are not very harmonious?"

"After the Qing Nation changed its new ruler, it became a bit fickle." Fang Canran gave a light laugh, "The two countries don't have substantial borders, and the Qing Nation has been peaceful these years, so it's a bit frivolous. A few days ago, it even agreed to Beijia borrowing the road from Blade Harbor."

He Lingchuan was slightly shocked, his feet paused: "When did this happen?"

"Last spring, Beijia sent an envoy to congratulate the Ya Nation ruler on his birthday. The envoy team didn't take the land route, but arrived by ship, during which they borrowed your shipping route and stopped at Blade Harbor for supplies." Fang Canran shook his head, "After this incident, the Mou Nation also beat the Qing Nation, and now it is a bit more honest."

"Beat it? Hmm." He Lingchuan changed the subject, "By the way, does the National Master Wang know about my past?"

His past refers to making a scene in the Tiangong.

"Of course, otherwise why would he come to the Yangshan Archipelago? I told him about the good things you did, and Martial Uncle Wang was very surprised, so he wanted to come and see you, this young talent." Fang Canran sighed, "He is a Mou Nation person after all, I guess, he wants to pull you to be an official."

"Me?" He Lingchuan pointed to his nose, "Go to the Mou Nation to be an official?"

"I asked you in Lingxu City, what is your ambition?" Fang Canran asked him, "Now that you have come to the east, you still don't want to be an official?"

He Lingchuan looked at him and asked back: "Why don't you go to the Mou Nation to take office?"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 1002 =====