Chapter 104: The Southern Region? The Dao Sect has finally arrived

Hearing this, Gao Changsheng felt a warm feeling in his heart.

Yu Juluo truly treated him as his own son or nephew.

No one in this world would doubt the Nine Elders' loyalty to the Sui Dynasty.

They followed Yang Jian to build the country, and each of them regarded this country as their own belief.

But now Yu Juluo is willing to do so for him.

Gao Changsheng has never been a person who underestimates himself. Not to mention his future potential, what he has shown so far is enough for any country to take notice.

Unless you are a blind and incompetent ruler, it is impossible for you to ignore such talents.

What is more important is one of the points.

If you don’t want to, you can leave by yourself. What does this mean?
That is, if Gao Changsheng does not want to continue to study the art of war, practice martial arts or do other things, he can do so as he pleases. He can also stop caring about the affairs of the Sui Dynasty or even leave directly.

This is not just a simple promise.

You know, even if Gao Changsheng stops studying the way of the military, it doesn't mean that what he already has will disappear.

With his ability to command troops, it was not an easy matter for him to resign from his position, let alone leave directly, or even leave the Sui Dynasty.

In that situation, everyone would have doubts, especially those in high positions. They would wonder and worry whether Gao Changsheng had left the Sui Dynasty and joined another country, and whether he would become an enemy of the Sui Dynasty in the future.

It is conceivable what kind of pressure Yu Juro would face by making such a promise.

Even though he was one of the Nine Elders, he was not a member of the royal family like King Kaoshan. He was still a step behind in terms of status and close relationships.

"Uncle Yu, there is no need to do this. It has not yet reached that point." Gao Changsheng said softly.

Yu Juluo stared at Gao Changsheng for a long time, and then slowly said: "Well, this matter is not urgent yet, you still have time to think about it."

"However, I see that you could have made a breakthrough in martial arts long ago. Are you suppressing yourself on purpose?" Yu Juro turned the topic to Gao Changsheng.

"Uncle Yu has sharp eyes." Gao Changsheng praised with a smile.

"This matter concerns life and death, are you sure?"

Yu Juro was not affected by Gao Changsheng's laughter and spoke with a solemn expression.

He has been struggling for half his life, so how could he not see Gao Changsheng's thoughts.

It must be that they want to advance both military and military power and enter a new realm together.

However, more than one person has tried to do this in the past, including some real geniuses, but no one succeeded in the end.

Now that Gao Changsheng has made his attitude clear, how can he not be worried?

However, Yu Juluo did not directly stop or refute it.

No matter whether it is Qi and blood or martial arts, if you want to improve, the indomitable spirit is the most important thing. Yu Juluo certainly would not pour cold water on it.

Hearing this, Gao Changsheng also showed a smile on his face.

"Don't worry, Uncle Yu. Now we just need an opportunity."

"Oh? What kind of opportunity?"

There was a flash of surprise in Yu Juluo's eyes.

He could hear the confidence in Gao Changsheng's voice, and he also knew that the other party was definitely not the kind of person who acted blindly and impulsively.

Since Gao Changsheng said so, it means that he has really found the point of fusion of the two.

It is precisely because of this that Yu Juluo is even more amazed at the other party's talent.

"It's nothing but a war!" Gao Changsheng said these six words in a deep voice.

Yu Juluo understood instantly.

It was obvious that Gao Changsheng's martial arts could be broken through at any time, but he was just suppressing it on purpose.

Now I am just lagging behind a little bit in terms of Qi, blood and military skills.

It is obvious that what Gao Changsheng needs is a major battle on the battlefield to push this step forward.

"If this is the case, I can really help." Yu Juro laughed.

"Oh?" Gao Changsheng's eyes lit up when he heard that.

"At present, Goguryeo has been eliminated around the Great Sui Dynasty, and the Eastern and Western Turkic tribes should not have any more disputes for the time being."

"As for the matter of Temujin mentioned by Yang Xuyan, there is no sign of that either."

"Generally speaking, there shouldn't be any major wars in the short term in our Great Sui Dynasty."

Gao Changsheng nodded. As a military commander, he certainly understood the surrounding situation and had long understood it in his heart.

However, he was not anxious. He said he wanted to use weapons just to speed up the breakthrough process.

Even if there really is no war, he can make up for that small gap through cultivation, and it won’t take time. The help from the war is just icing on the cake.

Of course, since Yu Juluo said this at this time, it means that things will definitely take a turn for the better.

"Did you know that Li Yang's delegation entered Daxing some time ago?"

Gao Changsheng nodded. Of course he knew that Zhao Kai's shocking kneeling a few days ago had become a hot topic for the people of Daxing City to talk about after dinner.

However, Yu Juluo suddenly mentioned Li Yang at this time. Could it be that the higher-ups had already received the Li Yang delegation, and this war was related to Li Yang?

Yu Juluo seemed to see Gao Changsheng's thoughts and quickly said, "Your Majesty has not yet received their delegation."

"But Gu Jiantang from Liyang has been wandering around Daxing City these past few days. He has no restraint in his words and has revealed a lot of things."

Gao Changsheng's mouth twitched unconsciously. He was certainly no stranger to this "loyal" General Gu.

"Li Yang's apparent purpose this time is to unite with our country to jointly send troops to Beimang."

As soon as he finished speaking, a strange look flashed in Gao Changsheng's eyes.

"Send troops to Beimang? Hasn't Li Yang's biggest worry always been Xu Xiao from Beiliang? Why would they suddenly send troops to Beimang?"

This is not Gao Changsheng's nonsense. Whether in this world or in the original novel, Li Yang's strategy is to stabilize the country before fighting against foreign enemies.

In the original novel, even from the beginning to the end, Li Yang did not send a single soldier to Beimang.

Gao Changsheng was naturally surprised that the envoys from Li Yang had suddenly come.

“Haha, that’s why I said it’s on the surface!”

Yu Juluo started to laugh.

"Zhao Dun of Liyang survived a brutal battle for the throne. He is best at conspiracy and the art of balancing and restraining."

"Use Xu Xiao to check and balance Beimang, use Zhang Julu and Gu Jiantang to restrain Xu Xiao, and use the national destiny formation and court masters to restrict Gu Jiantang from going out."

"He will not take the initiative to break this interconnected balance, unless Beiliang falls completely one day."

Gao Changsheng also nodded with a smile. Yu Juluo hit the nail on the head. This was indeed the style of the Zhao family of Liyang.

"So, just listen to what the delegation says."

"I wonder if the people in the court have guessed their purpose."

Yu Juluo waved his hand casually after hearing this: "Don't worry too much about this matter. Their purpose is nothing more than two points."

"Some time ago, the fortune of our Great Sui Dynasty was shaken. This matter cannot be concealed from anyone. The Imperial Astronomical Observatory in Liyang also has some means. They must have detected the fluctuations."

"Maybe this is to test it."

"The second reason may be to find a way to tell the obvious reason, not only to us, but also to Beimang."

"It's an old trick. They want to divert Beimang's attention to us, or they want to use our power to restrain Beimang." Gao Changsheng said with a smile.

Yu Juluo nodded and said, "No matter what, there must be some unusual movements in Liyang."

"Moreover, some time ago, the outer guards reported that before Gu Jiantang came to Daxing, he went to Songjia Mountain City to meet Song Que."

"Lingnan is close to the border, and with the movement in Liyang, the court must send people to guard the southern region to prevent any problems."

Having said that, how could Gao Changsheng not understand Yu Juluo's meaning.

"I think you understand. This is exactly what I am talking about."

"To be honest, I also hope you go. Although Daxing is prosperous, as an imperial city, the situation is extremely complicated. And I have talked about the future before, so it will be good for you to take this opportunity to leave Daxing and guard the south, away from the center."

"In addition, there is the matter of your breakthrough. With your status as the Grand Secretary and Duke of Qi, you can basically decide the war with a single word. Whether it is attacking Beimang or Liyang, as long as it doesn't cause too much trouble, it won't be a problem."

"Song Que, Li Yang, Bei Mang."

Gao Changsheng murmured a few words softly, and rays of light flashed in his eyes.

When Yu Juluo saw this, a peaceful smile appeared on his face.

He also went through this age, so he naturally understood that kind of thinking.

The southern area borders on all four directions, including Lingnan, Liyang, Beimang, and also the Song Dynasty.

The situation is naturally extremely complicated, but also extremely exciting, especially the underworld forces.

"It seems that you have already made up your mind."

Yu Juluo laughed, but then added:
"But one thing is for sure, don't make too much trouble, the situation over there is not simple."

"Also, the Jianghu martial arts world does have a unique charm, but don't get too obsessed with it."

"For the real superiors, the martial arts world is just a means to an end." "Thank you, Uncle Yu, Changsheng understands." Gao Changsheng bowed.

"Hahaha!"

Yu Juluo raised his head and laughed a few times, then suddenly spoke:
"Okay, now that we've finished talking about business, let's talk about some personal matters."

"Yesterday, the Queen came to see me and asked me to ask you something on her behalf." Yu Juro said with a smile on his face.

Gao Changsheng was slightly stunned. Could it be the incident mentioned in the palace last time?

He didn't expect that the other party was so anxious.

"Don't be confused. It's not about what the Queen asked you to do before. That matter shouldn't be urgent for now. Besides, even I don't know what it is exactly. If the time really comes, I think the Queen or the Patron King will talk to you again. You don't have to care about it. Just follow your heart. I have also asked about it in general. It's not a big deal."

"Then I wonder what the Queen wants to ask her and why she needs you to convey it to her." Gao Changsheng was even more confused.

"It is indeed a big deal." Yu Juluo laughed again.

After he finished laughing, he faced Gao Changsheng's curious eyes and said, "Okay, I won't keep you in suspense any more."

"The Queen wants to arrange a marriage for you through me."

"After all, Gao Jiong is not here, and you only have me, an elder who is not really an elder."

Yu Juluo told the story with a smile.

"The other person is Dugu Feng, the daughter of Dugu Feng, the head of the Dugu clan. She is also the most outstanding disciple of this generation of the Dugu clan. If she were not a girl, she would be the best candidate for the next generation of clan head."

"Speaking of which, you are now the richest son-in-law in the entire Daxing City, and a favorite in the eyes of all families. If His Majesty did not have a daughter of the right age, you might even be able to marry a princess."

Having said that, Yu Juluo smiled again.

"I'm sure you know the relationship between the Dugu family and the royal family. I think this is why the queen picked this person and asked me to ask you for your opinion."

"Uh……"

Gao Changsheng opened his mouth but said nothing.

The main reason was that he didn't know how to start the conversation at this moment.

I originally thought it was some important event, but I didn't expect that Yu Juluo was actually acting as a matchmaker for others.

"Haha, you don't have to rush to answer this matter. After all, the Queen only has an idea."

"But if you have the chance, you can get in touch with her. That girl's appearance is not inferior to any other beauty in the world, and she has an outstanding talent in martial arts. She is a good match for you."

Gao Changsheng cupped his hands to indicate that he understood.

"Okay, that's it. My house is simple, but I have no food left for you kid." Yu Juro smiled and waved his hand.

"Then I won't bother Uncle Yu anymore." Gao Changsheng bowed and said goodbye.

After riding out of Yu Mansion, Gao Changsheng did not rush home.

Instead, he casually urged his horse along the streets of the city.

Listening to the idle chatter of people on the street along the way, Gao Changsheng actually enjoyed this rare feeling of tranquility and casualness.

However, although he was just riding his horse along the street, Gao Changsheng did hear some interesting news.

First of all, the news that Li Gong and Ning Daoqi had been captured had spread completely.

Especially when Ning Daoqi used the Buddhist skills in public, it caused an uproar as expected.

The warriors on the street were arguing about this matter with red faces.

I think this kind of scene is not limited to Daxing.

In addition, Li Yang's delegation also caused some commotion.

But for them, it's more of a joke.

Especially Gu Jiantang and Zhao Kai, they have become recognized as funny people by the people of Daxing. I wonder what Emperor Zhao Dun of Liyang, who is far away in Tai'an, would think when he finds out.

As for the last thing, it was just reported and was related to the Dugu clan mentioned by Yu Juro just now.

It is said that Dugu Ce, the son of the Dugu family, had his legs broken by someone unexpectedly. Now, the Dugu family is thinking about the screams of this son from morning to night.

Gao Changsheng also had an idea about this matter.

Since King Yang Lin has returned, he must have met Yang Xuyan.

Naturally, I also knew what Yang Xuyan said.

He did not forget that there was something that Yang Xuyan learned from Dugu Ce.

With the ability of this second-generation rich man, it is definitely impossible for him to know it through normal channels. He could only have learned some fragments through eavesdropping or accidental knowledge.

But he knew it was not good enough, so he revealed it to others without hesitation.

Now that his legs are broken, it is probably because of his relationship with the Dugu clan.

Shaking his head and smiling, Gao Changsheng did not stay and urged his horse towards the Gao Mansion.

As soon as he entered Gao's mansion, he saw Li Yuanba playing tug-of-war with the soldiers in the mansion.

On one side there was only Li Yuanba, while on the other side there were dozens of soldiers in full armor.

It can be seen from Li Yuanba's wide-open mouth that he is quite happy at this moment.

"Master."

"Commander!"

Seeing Gao Changsheng's figure, all the soldiers saluted.

Li Yuanba, who didn't understand what was going on, quickly imitated the actions of the soldiers around him.

"Hahaha, you guys go ahead and don't care about me."

Gao Changsheng laughed and waved his hands.

"Master, after you left, someone handed over a few visiting cards."

"No one is ordinary, I dare not deal with him without authorization."

The person who spoke was an old man with gray hair.

This man was the newly appointed steward of the Gao Mansion, and was selected by Gao Changsheng from among the group of old soldiers.

"Let's go to the study!"

During this period, a large number of visiting cards were delivered to the Gao Mansion every day.

However, many of the posts are either about trying to curry favor with others, or bragging about the beauty of their daughters, asking for marriage, or even asking for concubines.

The housekeeper would deal with these visiting cards himself and would naturally not bring them to disturb Gao Changsheng.

After sitting down in the study, Gao Changsheng spoke: "Tell me, which important person is it that you dare not deal with?"

Given Gao Changsheng's current position, there are only a handful of people in the Sui Dynasty who can surpass him.

Even if he was the Ninth Elder, he only had one or two more honorary titles behind him than him.

These people can all talk to Gao Changsheng directly, so sending a greeting card is not only unnecessary but will also make them seem distant.

"The first one was handed over by Dugu Feng, the head of the Dugu clan, along with a batch of gifts. He said it was to express his apology, and he also wanted to arrange a meeting with the head of the clan to discuss in detail."

"Oh, you're really anxious. Accept the gift and postpone the meeting!"

Gao Changsheng waved his hand casually. He certainly understood what Dugu Feng meant. The apology was naturally for Dugu Ce, and as for the meeting, it was just for what Yu Juro said.

He didn't think much of the Dugu family. The entire family relied on the old woman You Chuhong and the relationships left by their ancestors. Apart from that, they had nothing else.

Among all the direct disciples in the family, except for Dugu Feng, the others are really worse than the previous generation.

If it were any other time, it wouldn't be a bad idea to go and meet him for the sake of Yu Juluo's message.

But he had just returned from Yu Mansion, and the other party handed over a visiting card so impatiently. With such an expression, Gao Changsheng was too lazy to pay attention to him.

"Tell me about something else."

"Yes, the second one is from Gu Jiantang of the Liyang Mission. He didn't leave any message, only saying that he would visit the next day."

"Gu Jiantang, why does this guy want to see me?"

Even Gao Changsheng couldn't feel the other person's pulse for a moment, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

"Okay, let's talk about the last one." Gao Changsheng waved his hand. What Gu Jiantang wanted to do specifically would be known once he arrived.

Regardless of other things, Gao Changsheng also has some interest in the number one person in Li Yang Sword Art.

"The last one was handed over by a few Taoist priests."

"Oh?"

Gao Changsheng's eyes lit up instantly when he heard this.

"Did you leave a message? Which sect did you leave it from?"

"Yes, they said there are two sects, Tianshi Dao and Louguan Dao."

"Haha, it's finally here, great!"

(End of this chapter)