Chapter 11 The Four Evils "What? Are you scared?" Jiang Huan said with a smile: "When you beheaded Hu Weiyong at the execution ground yesterday, you didn't hesitate at all." "I am afraid." Zhao Wumian said seriously, "But I am afraid of bad things happening! It's not that I am shirking responsibility. When Eunuch Yunqi passed on his skills and gifted the treasure on behalf of the emperor yesterday, I understood that the grace of heaven is so great that I cannot repay it even if I die! But such a valuable treasure has caused the three major sects in the three regions to launch a war to destroy the leader of the Demon Sect. The consequences are too great. If something goes wrong, I won't mind dying, but if the treasure is lost in the world, it will be a big problem! It is safer for a master like you to take action..." Zhao Wumian exudes righteousness, and his face is full of the overall situation and public-spiritedness. There is no sign of not wanting to stick to the pan. Seeing that he didn't seem to be evading responsibility, Jiang Huan explained gently, "There are difficulties with being at a higher level. There are countless eyes staring at us in the dark. It is precisely because the treasure is so important that we cannot move! Hua Hanchun's identity cannot be concealed. There are many people who know his relationship with the Tianji Palace. The time when Hu Weiyong rose to power is also ambiguous. All these clues indicate that the treasure has fallen into Hu Weiyong's hands. Previously, he was the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty, with a high position and power, and countless masters around him, so naturally no one dared to target him, but now it is different. If I go alone, there is no guarantee that the old monster in the dark will not take action. If I go with a group of people, it will be even more conspicuous. At that time, let alone other things, the three major sects of the Western Regions, Tubo, and Mobei will definitely not sit idly by... The example of Master Jin Guang is right in front of us. Now, the situation is difficult, civil unrest is frequent in the country, foreign races are eyeing covetously, and the capital is also full of good and bad people. A single move can move the whole body... Do you understand what I mean?" Also. Zhao Wumian recalled that in history, there were more than thirty peasant uprisings during the Hongwu period!
In the game, there are more than 30 ready-made copies. To the north, the Mongols were determined to capture Dadu and restore the Yuan Dynasty; in the southwest, Dali, Tubo and other places were only ruled in name only, and many remnants of the Yuan Dynasty were lurking in wait for an opportunity to act. The entire government was facing internal and external troubles. A martial artist of such high level as Master Jin Guang was difficult to detect and guard against, and it would be difficult to hold him accountable afterwards - you couldn't send troops to destroy Tubo just because of him. Especially since Hu Weiyong had just been killed and the political situation was turbulent, it was necessary to stabilize the country before fighting against foreign enemies. It was not a good time to start a war. In addition to Tubo, there are also the Western Regions and the northern steppes... The warriors in these places are all very courageous, and they have the support of the country and spies all over the place. There is no guarantee that they don't have any informants in the capital. If Jiang Huan takes action, it is possible that he will alarm them, or attract the attention of the evil sects in the Central Plains, and they may secretly oppose him. It's really not easy to handle. "But you are different." Jiang Huan looked at Zhao Wumian: "Your position is low, so you won't attract attention. You have also learned that technique, so you can 'hide in the city'. It would be most appropriate for you to go out and retrieve it secretly." You really think highly of me... Zhao Wumian complained in his heart, this thing is difficult to handle, and I can’t do it. My situation isn’t much better! So many people are trying to trip me up, both openly and covertly, and there was even an assassination attempt yesterday. If the news leaks out, I, a person in the first realm, will have no ability to fight back. If this thing succeeds, it will be a great achievement, but if it fails, it will be a great fault. By then, both Zhao Qi and Bai Liuli will be implicated. "The Actor's Mirror" is not an invisibility technique. Even if it is, it is not invincible. Wasn’t Liuwa also arrested? With a high-level martial arts background and mysterious techniques, it is impossible to have an invincible technique just from the perspective of game balance. It can be done, but definitely not now. Zhao Wumian looked embarrassed: "Sir, I am only at the first level, I am really willing but unable to do it..." "The army has not yet moved, but the food and grass must go first. If you want to do military operations, you must first appoint the generals." Jiang Huan waved his hand and said, "We are not asking you to die. The treasure map has not been found yet, so you don't have to worry so much. What we are discussing now is what will happen after the treasure map is found. At the current pace, it will take at least a month. If you nod, before that, I can improve your realm first, and you can also prepare for the blood of exotic beasts first, as a reward for this mission. After all, it is really difficult, and it is not a bad idea to reward first and then reward..." "No need to say more, sir!"
Zhao Wumian changed his previous hesitation and said righteously: "When working for His Majesty, we must overcome all difficulties and obstacles! I will do my best to bring back the treasure!" "..." His expression changed so quickly that Jiang Huan was stunned for a moment before he reacted. The corners of his mouth twitched, and he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Hahaha!" It was the other person behind the screen who laughed first. Yun Qi strode out and said cheerfully, "How is it? Our family said that Captain Zhao is intelligent and has lofty ambitions, so he will definitely not hesitate." Yunqi was Zhu Yuanzhang's personal eunuch, and was responsible for conveying Zhu Yuanzhang's orders. Although he was just a eunuch, no one dared to look down on him. Jiang Huan supported him and laughed too, pointing at Zhao Wumian and said, "What do you mean by lofty ambitions? I think this kid is a man who will not do anything without profit! He pretends to be loyal, but in fact he is full of calculations. Eunuch Yun, don't let this cunning kid fool you." Such an open ridicule was naturally harmless, and Zhao Wumian responded with a smile. Yun Qi said: "Everyone in the world is busy for profit, and everyone in the court is busy for fame. It's no wonder that Zhao Baihu is doing it for fame and profit. On the contrary, people who have no desires are more likely to defect. If those bald monks in Shaoshi Mountain were like this, the title of 'the best Zen temple in the world' would not have been bestowed on Tianjie Temple by His Majesty." Jiang Huan nodded. Yun Qi turned to Zhao Wumian and said, "The first level is just about opening up the meridians and channels. Breaking through the acupoints is easy. As long as there are enough elixirs and natural treasures, it won't take long. But the blood essence of the strange beasts in the mountains and seas is extraordinary..." "Yes." Jiang Huan said solemnly: "The material of the spirit cannot be changed, it is related to the future of the warrior! Like Hua Hanchun, his aptitude is not low, and his master is also excellent, but it's a pity that he planted [Ostrich] in his early years, and can only hide in the shadows for the rest of his life. Especially this kid's aptitude is so high, ordinary exotic beasts may delay him, but top-level exotic beasts are too precious and cannot be given to anyone easily..." As the saying goes, no reward without merit. Zhao Wumian had just been awarded the "Actor's Treasure Mirror" and the [Cold Moon Blade], and was promoted to a centurion, which was already a generous reward. Now the next stage of work has not been done yet. If the essence and blood of top-level exotic beasts are used again, it will probably cause more hatred. Once this precedent is set, it will not be conducive to the internal stability of the Zhenfu Division. Yun Qi pondered for a moment and said, "There is a way we can try. It is the essence of an excellent exotic beast, it has superior magical powers, and it can convince the public... It depends on whether Captain Zhao has the courage to do it." Jiang Huan was surprised when he heard this: "Eunuch, you mean to suppress the prison..." Yun Qi nodded. Jiang Huan's expression became serious: "I'm afraid this matter needs to be considered carefully." Zhao Wumian was puzzled: "What did the eunuch say?" Yun Qi said slowly: "Have you heard of...'The Four Evils'?" (End of this chapter)