Chapter 782: Connection

"Your Majesty, I have heard that the Fuguang Marquis of Yunzhou is young and promising, having performed many great services. His strength is not beneath that of the Gaoyuan Marquis, and his Sword Image appears to be the sun or a Golden Crow." As the Emperor asked, naturally there were those to answer.

The Emperor also had a brain trust by his side, specifically the Secretariat Drafters who drafted edicts for him; they were the Emperor's confidants and also served as strategists. Several of them had contributed to the strategy for this game, but because they were civil officials with no strength to truss a chicken, going to today's game would be no different than seeking death, so the Emperor kept them in the Imperial Palace. Once he returned from the campaign, he would naturally reunite with his own people.

The Han Sheren who spoke was the most capable drafter by the Emperor's side, known for his vast knowledge and strong memory; he answered immediately upon hearing the Emperor's question.

"Hmm, that is him. I hear he is the successor to the Gaoyuan Marquis, and the recommendation for his merit even bears the signature of the State Preceptor." The Emperor looked up and said, "It seems it is his turn to act now. A successor to a loyal subject should also be a loyal subject, right?"

Han Sheren remained silent. How could he possibly guarantee that someone he didn't even know was a loyal subject? Furthermore, he didn't feel that the Gaoyuan Marquis, who was essentially a local warlord in Yunzhou, was any kind of loyal subject, nor did he know how the Emperor had verified it.

Although the process of signaling the Master before landing was considered polite, did outsiders really think they could just land in the Imperial Palace whenever they wanted? Countless guards had long since rushed up to protect the Emperor, and some pushed out heavy crossbows to aim at the sky.

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Although they had acted without authorization without telling him at all, considering that among all the civil and military officials only these two were doing serious work, the Emperor could not ask for too much. He smiled and said, "Has the Marquis just returned from outside the city?" After receiving Tang Zhao's affirmative reply, he laughed, "You really have returned late. Where has your Marquis gone?"

This was also why he did not dare to meet the "Gaoyuan Marquis" in person and had to arrange for Prince Shun to deliver the message.

Han Sheren said, "I believe not. Yunzhou has always shown wariness toward the State Preceptor, and on this tribute journey, they repeatedly contacted the Dao Palace, attempting to use it as a backer. They should not be able to contend with the State Preceptor."

He was in the middle of giving orders when he felt something.

He saw a strange two-wheeled vehicle wobbling through the distant sky. The two-wheeled vehicle was not even the size of an ordinary carriage, and it was not conspicuous in the still-dim firmament, save for a lantern in front of the vehicle shining brightly, like a Kongming lantern.

It seems the Gaoyuan Marquis and the Fuguang Marquis had a division of labor: one fought in the front, and the other went to search for those ghosts and monsters hiding in the dark. Only when both completed their tasks could the matter be resolved perfectly.

Although there was no evidence to suggest that the same person from different moments meeting face-to-face would trigger an accident like the "grandfather paradox," it was better to prevent it if possible. He mainly told his past self through Prince Shun: the plan to reverse time and space that he had long been brewing in his heart was feasible, and he should do it once he finished the work at hand; he must remember to pay off his debts.

Tang Zhao felt slightly surprised. He had just returned from outside the city and hadn't even had time to introduce himself, yet he was recognized by the Emperor. He bowed and said, "Indeed. Fuguang Marquis Tang Zhao pays respects to Your Majesty."

The Emperor pondered for a moment and said, "So he is the natural successor to Yunzhou... Does this mean his strength might be close to that of a Sword Immortal?"

This was indeed a serious matter. Tang Zhao replied, "Time was urgent before, and the Sword Heroes under the Marquis's command transferred them out. However, his Sword Technique is special; although it is convenient for transferring, the direction and destination are uncertain, so it is unclear where they have gone now. But at the time, only a short-distance transfer within a ten-mile radius was performed, so I imagine they are still within the Jingji."

The Emperor smiled and said kindly, "No need for formalities. What a heroic youth, his reputation is well-deserved. Does this mean it was you who wiped out those demonic cult scum of Prince Si?"

Although the sunlight in the sky was brilliant, it was not the true sun after all. After a period of radiance, it returned to silence. The sky grew dim again, but it was not as dark as it had been before, because the horizon in the distance had already revealed a fish-belly white.

Tang Zhao replied in the affirmative again. The Emperor felt slightly relieved: it seemed that when he was fighting alongside the Gaoyuan Marquis, this kid hadn't been doing nothing.

The Emperor was thoughtful and said, "Is the Fuguang Marquis's strength truly extraordinary?"

He did not know that Tang Zhao had not only just returned from outside the city but had also just gone out from the city. This entry and exit took less than a few breaths, yet he had already accomplished a great deed.

A drafter nearby said, "It could also be the Gaoyuan Marquis's intention."

At this moment, the Emperor clearly saw the lantern, on which the three large characters "Sun Court" were written. His heart stirred, and he said, "Tell him to land."

Only then did the guards withdraw slightly, but they did not dare to lower their guard, keeping their weapons raised and staring at the vehicle until the strange two-wheeled vehicle landed in front of the main hall, and the handsome youth jumped off the vehicle and looked at the Emperor.

The Emperor thought for a moment and said, "Impose martial law throughout the city. First, go to the foot of Zijin Mountain to blockade it and examine the remains of Jindinglou to see if there are any clues left behind. Furthermore, blockade all the mansions that were wiped out and search them carefully; do not miss any traces. Also, have the Land Inspection Division search the entire Jingcheng; extinguish any yin energy immediately. Dispatch the Imperial Cavalry to patrol the Jingji region..."

The long night is about to end, and the sun is about to rise!

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Although after the recent battle, Tang Zhao was inclined to let this Emperor try to pacify the world, he still felt very uncomfortable in his heart when the Marquis was mentioned. He said, "The Marquis has always been physically weak, and using power is an even greater overdraft. Thanks to Your Majesty's great fortune, it is not easy for her to have held on until now."

These people must be found. The Empress Dowager could be set aside, but if the officials on the building could not be found, the Imperial Court would be paralyzed. Although many of those ministers needed to be purged, they had to be found before they could be purged; it must be a gradual purge, and one cannot throw the whole pot away during a purge. Not to mention those princes and clansmen; there were many with wavering minds, and if they were all thrown outside, how much trouble would that cause?

The Emperor's face suddenly sank, and he said, "I don't think so. This person has been here for a long time, and his strength is not bad. The Marquis and I were fighting bloody battles in the front, risking death several times; why didn't he act until now? Either he is a good-for-nothing who is only a specialist and cannot be used on the front lines, and his reputation is exaggerated, or he has ill intentions."

At this time, the sky was empty.

Han Sheren bowed and said, "Yes. According to those who have been to Yunzhou, his strength has actually surpassed that of the Gaoyuan Marquis, far exceeding that of an ordinary Sword Hero. He has a deep connection with the Golden Crow Sword deity of Yunzhou and can control the legendary Jinwu Sword. He has deep prestige in Yunzhou."

Whether it was the Gaoyuan Marquis or the person who had just set up the array, all had disappeared. Clearly, after removing the last bit of hidden danger, the person who had acted had already left.

The Emperor stared at the youth's unforgettable face and suddenly realized, "You are the Fuguang Marquis, aren't you?"

But this was not the time to deal with this matter. The Emperor said, "The Empress Dowager, the ministers, and the princes are all scattered outside the city..."

Of course, it was not a great battle. The Gaoyuan Marquis was saved by Tang Zhao in a precarious situation just as she was about to be caught at Jindinglou. She was extremely weak at that time, so how could she still fight a great battle? She was currently being settled by Tang Zhao in the Time Jar to rest.

The Emperor pondered for a moment and said, "Since that is the case... please ask the Marquis to retire and recuperate, and transfer the Fuguang Marquis into the Jingcheng. With such strength, how can he not serve the Imperial Court? We cannot let him take root in Yunzhou, can we?"

However, it was fine to come out now, because after the Array was removed, the "present" Tang Zhao had returned to the past without stopping, and the Tang Zhao who came from the future had just returned from outside the city. Now there was only one Tang Zhao in this world again.

At that time, there were two Tang Zhaos existing in the world simultaneously; although they existed with different appearances, they were essentially one person.

The Emperor frowned. Since he had done so many earth-shattering things and was above the Jingcheng, he actually refused to come down to pay respects to his sovereign and just left. This was really not taking the Imperial Court seriously. Although the Gaoyuan Marquis was also rude in her speech, she had fought side-by-side with him and had the merit of saving the Emperor, so there was a halo of protection, and the Emperor did not feel she was rude. This Fuguang Marquis did not have such a filter, which made the Emperor make a mental note of it.

The passenger on the vehicle was a youth, extremely handsome. He arrived above the Imperial Palace and made a gesture, seemingly signaling that he wanted to land.

The Emperor noticed his sarcasm but was not angry, because his focus had shifted. He thought to himself: He was enfeoffed as a Marquis at such a young age and has such great strength, yet he keeps calling the Gaoyuan Marquis "Marquis." It seems he is a loyal subject, just loyal to the Gaoyuan Marquis. This is also fine; the Gaoyuan Marquis is loyal to the Imperial Court, so he naturally will not betray it. When the Gaoyuan Marquis is gone in the future, it will not be difficult to win his heart.

When he said this, he remembered that these people seemed to have been disposed of by the Gaoyuan Marquis's people as well. He did not know where they went, and he couldn't help but have a headache.

Hearing the Emperor ask about the Gaoyuan Marquis, Tang Zhao sneered in his heart and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. The Marquis is physically weak and can no longer bear the burden; she can only go back to rest now. If Your Majesty has anything to do, you can find me."

With this, an unprecedented and incredible plan was finally closed.

Thinking this way, he felt that Tang Zhao's irrepressible sarcasm was only due to the resentment caused by the Gaoyuan Marquis. He was not angry, but rather somewhat appreciative: all masters appreciate loyal subjects, even if they are not their own; the foundation of a loyal subject will not change, and once won over, they are much more trustworthy than villains. He sighed, "The Marquis has worked hard. This time, it is all thanks to her hard work, and she should be rewarded with titles and gifts to comfort her. Naturally, the Fuguang Marquis's contribution is also not small, and the Imperial Court will not be stingy with rewards. By the way, where have the ministers on Jindinglou gone?"

After all, he had just used the most powerful reversal opportunity left to him by the Gaoyuan Marquis to return to the past to simultaneously wipe out the hidden nests of the demonic cult. At that time, the fighting outside was still very intense.

The Emperor did not expect that there was such a strange Sword Technique in the world, and he had learned something new. He said, "Since they are within the Jingji, it is convenient to search. It is just that the Jingcheng will be in chaos for a while. The Fuguang Marquis has outstanding strength; why not stay and help me maintain order and search for the ministers?"

Tang Zhao did not want to work for him, but he also needed to search for the whereabouts of Xing Ji and the others. The goal was the same, so he said, "I naturally..." Suddenly, he noticed something unusual, his heart shook, and he took out a round mirror from his sleeve to look at it, his face changing again.