It’s still the Ministry of Penalty.
Xu Qingnian returned.
He was preparing to inform Shang Shu Zhang of Hua Xinyun’s news.
However, just after arriving at the Ministry of Punishment, Zhang Jing informed Xu Qingnian of this matter.
“Shouren, His Majesty has asked the Ministry of Punishment to secretly investigate Prince Yongping, and after meticulous and detailed investigation by the scouts, Prince Yongping has not appeared at all in the last three years, neither the people in the royal residence nor Prince Yongping’s men have seen him in these three years.”
“Now his whereabouts are also unknown, I don’t know where he has gone.”
Inside the Minister of Penalty’s room, as Zhang Jing spoke out, informing Xu Qingnian about Prince Yongping’s affairs.
The empress had asked him to investigate secretly yesterday, but the result came up today, so he was the first to find Xu Qingnian and report on the matter.
In the room.
After learning about this, Xu Qingnian wasn’t too surprised anymore.
Of these five people behind the curtain, only Prince Yongping was left in plain sight today.
Hua Xingyun had stayed in Wei because he had not been completely eroded out of consciousness and he still wanted to dedicate himself to Wei.
Hua Xingyun no longer wanted to get involved.
So he was willing to stay in Great Wei and take the initiative to wait for Xu Qingnian.
Only, Xu Qingnian was too cautious and did not leave Hua Xingyun behind.
But Prince Yongping was a participant from start to finish.
It was even possible that the plan was first discovered by Prince Yongping, although it was only a guess, but it was not ruled out.
Naturally, Prince Yongping would not give up.
He still wanted to fight.
To continue to fight.
But just as Hua Xinyun had said, Prince Yongping still had one last resort.
“Lord Shang Shu, continue to investigate Prince Yong Ping, but keep it quiet, just investigate in secret, and let me know if there is any information.”
“The most important thing right now is the military parade, both Kyoto and the whole of Wei must remain on high alert, during this time, no changes should occur.”
“During this period of time, I’ll be grateful to Zhang Shang Shu.”
Xu Qingnian spoke up, the matter of Prince Yongping could be investigated secretly, and it would be best if something could be investigated, but if nothing could be investigated, it would be fine.
It is enough to know that it is him.
There was no need to expend energy to catch someone in the shadows.
“Okay.”
Zhang Jing also understood that it involved the Prince, and it was something that Xu Qingnian had personally come to explain, so he naturally understood.
Soon, after the two of them chatted for a while, Xu Qingnian informed Zhang Jing about Hua Xinyun’s affairs.
When he learnt that Hua Xinyun had killed himself, Zhang Jing was a little shocked.
In the end, he didn’t say anything, but just let out a long sigh. It could be seen that Hua Xinyun had done a good job in the Ministry of Justice during this period of time, otherwise Zhang Jing wouldn’t have done so.
But things have come to this point, lamenting is also of little use.
At that moment.
Xu Qingnian left the Ministry of Punishment.
Turning around, he headed to the Ministry of Rites.
There were three matters to deal with today.
There were three things to deal with: the trading of the Divine Warrior Cannon, the parade of the Great Wei, and finding Prince Yongping to solve the final scourge.
If the first two things were arranged properly, the third thing would be much easier. At least Prince Yongping had the power of the heavens, but he would only be able to slaughter the world himself.
If he does so, it would be better, instead, to actively expose his position and can be directly suppressed.
So, after the Great Wei parade.
It is the time to force the other side to reveal themselves.
It was also the final battle.
A quarter of an hour later.
The Ministry of Rites.
At this moment, the entire Ministry of Rites was extremely busy.
The Ministry of Rites was not a trivial matter to the Ministry of Rites as Wei wanted to trade the First Grade Divine Martial Cannon.
It was fine to trade the First Grade Divine Martial Artillery, but it was a difficult question as to how many supplies Wei needed.
If it was less, it would definitely not work.
If they wanted more, they wouldn’t agree.
So during this period, not only was the Ministry of Rites troubled, but the Ministry of the Household was also particularly busy, providing various lists, which were reviewed by the Ministry of Rites, and if they found them acceptable, they were kept, but if they did not, they had to be rewritten.
Inside the Pavilion of the Minister of Rites.
Wang Xinzhi also had a bit of a headache about this matter, not only about this matter, but also about the Great Wei military parade.
Therefore, when he heard that Xu Qingnian had arrived, Wang Xinzhi was overjoyed and rushed to meet him.
Inside the Shang Shu Pavilion.
As soon as Wang Xinzhi saw Xu Qingnian, he could not help but start complaining.
It wasn’t so much the dealings between the two dynasties, but the military parade, there were too many things going on in all aspects.
At the beginning, it sounded good, but when it was really necessary to implement it, he realised that there were too many problems.
Only, before Wang Xinzhi could say anything.
Xu Qingnian then spoke up.
“Minister Wang, regarding the deal for the First Grade Divine Martial Cannon, this is a list prepared by the king, just take a look at it and add to it.”
Xu Qingnian spoke out and said so.
He took out a list that he had already prepared on the road, he was just handing it to him now.
When this was said, Wang Xinzhi took the list and then breathed a long sigh of relief, but this was not the main thing.
The main thing was still the matter of the military parade.
“Shouren.”
“This matter of the military parade, how exactly is it handled, is it to highlight the majesty of Great Wei or is it to focus on the overall image of Great Wei?”
Wang Xinzhi looked towards Xu Qingnian and asked so.
This question seemed very simple, but the implications were huge.
The matter of the military parade.
It was not a trivial matter, and no one from the three great kingdoms had ever done such a thing.
The implications were huge.
If it was done well, the world would be famous, and not just the people of the world would see Great Wei, but all the major powers would focus their attention on Great Wei.
It would even bring the subjects of Great Wei together.
The more Wang Xinzhi thought about it, the more excited he became, but the more excited he became, the more he didn’t dare to do anything rashly, afraid that he would do the wrong thing.
He couldn’t make up his mind.
That was why he had come to ask Xu Qingnian.
“Sang-soo Wang, the most important thing about this parade is not the spectacle, but the great Wei majesty.”
“The Divine Martial Cannon is the grand finale, and the front only needs to be arranged for some normal drills, so that the elite of Great Wei can march with cavalry, heavy armour, side by side, before the Divine Martial Cannon appears at the end.”
“But the details, also need the attention of all parties, the Ministry of Penalty is responsible for security, the Ministry of Ritual is responsible for ceremonial reception, make sure that everyone who comes to our Great Wei, feel shocked just.”
“But these are all minor matters, the focus is still on the sorting.”
Xu Qingnian briefly said a few words, Wang Xinzhi listened and couldn’t help but nod, what Xu Qingnian said, he understood, it was just that he was now looking for Xu Qingnian to get an idea.
“By the way, the two dynasties’ amba*sadors, what did they say?”
Xu Qingnian did not dwell on the matter of the parade, but focused on the amba*sadors of the two dynasties.
“They’re all very cooperative, giving them a first-rate divine martial artillery, they’re already smiling, what else is there to be discontented about.”
Wang Xinzhi spoke up and said so.
“En, inform them that if a deal is confirmed, have them send a First Grade Martial Artist, lest they encounter any trouble in the middle of the process.”
“Also, on top of the list, this king has clearly written a list of some supplies, land and such can be returned, but some treaties must never be returned, as well as gold, these treaties, are better than ten counties.”
Xu Qingnian reminded emphatically.
This list, most of them were some land mines, and all kinds of gold materials.
But these were all blindfolds, allowing the two dynasties to cede land, they were definitely unwilling to do so.
What was really ruthless were some treaties, import and export issues between the three dynasties, with taxation claims.
To put it bluntly, Xu Qingnian was taking some trade and economic treaties out of the previous world. These trade treaties, which did not seem to be a big problem, once they were implemented, then the Sudden Evil Dynasty and the First Yuan Dynasty, for the next few hundred years, would have to work honestly for Great Wei.
The invisible things are more terrifying than the visible things.
What Xu Qingnian cares about is trade and currency.
By bringing in all the gold, the Great Wei Money Bank would be able to reach its heyday.
Now that the Great Wei Money Bank has been opened, the people have indeed started to save money, but these are only domestic trade.
The real economy is to control the gold, bring it over, and then the Great Wei treasure banknotes will be equivalent to gold and can be exchanged at the same price, and that will be the real once and for all for Great Wei.
For at least a few hundred years, there would not be any inflation or economic collapse in Great Wei.
Xu Qingnian had thought of everything.
All he had to do was to follow his plan and there would be no trouble in the future.
When trouble did arise, it would be out of his hands.
“Old man understands.”
“Please rest a*sured, Your Majesty.”
Wang Xinzhi nodded his head.
And then, Xu Qingnian also informed Wang Xinzhi about Hua Xingyun’s suicide, and the latter reacted calmly after hearing this.
Wang Xinzhi had previously been a member of the Great Wei Palace of Literature and had decided to stay later, so he knew some things.
This reaction from him was normal.
Gu/span Xu Qingnian didn’t say much, and after finishing what should be explained, he turned around and left.
The next moment.
Xu Qingnian arrived in the middle of the king’s residence.
Once again, he returned within the royal residence.
He did not alert anyone, but instead used his divine thoughts to transmit his voice to find his master.
Not long after, Wu Ming appeared.
Inside the garden of the royal residence.
With Wu Ming’s appearance, Xu Qingnian immediately arched his hand.
“My apprentice pays respects to my master.”
Xu Qingnian still looked respectful, while Wu Ming immediately supported Xu Qingnian.
“It’s good to be back, no need to be polite.”
“Shouren, I am relieved that you have returned this trip.”
Looking at Xu Qingnian, who was intact, Wu Ming was also very joyful inside, as he had been worried about Xu Qingnian all this time.
Now that he saw Xu Qingnian, he was naturally relieved.
However, Xu Qingnian’s next words caused Wu Ming to pale a little.
“Master, can you take me to see the Midcontinent Immortal Corpse?”
Xu Qingnian spoke out, as he looked at Wu Ming and said.
“An immortal corpse?”
“What are you going to see him for?”
“That is the Devil’s Domain, if you go there, you might pick up some devilish Qi, which is not a good thing for you.”
Wu Ming explained.
He did not want Xu Qingnian to go over there.
But Xu Qingnian shook her head and said.
“Master, there are some things that my apprentice already knows.”
“I have the Three Devil Marks inside me, so if I go to the Devil Domain, the immortal corpse might revive and affect me.”
“It’s just that someone also knows about it, and they want to resurrect the immortal corpse at a crucial moment and ask him to come and behead me.”
“Instead of sitting here and waiting for them, I should go there myself and see if there is a way to defuse it.”
Xu Qingnian spoke out.
He said so.
All things had been explained clearly by Xu Qingnian, and even if he was really in danger, Great Wei had no fear of anything.
Although the Zhongzhou Dragon Cauldron was in his possession, if he died, the Zhongzhou Dragon Cauldron would return to Great Wei at the first opportunity.
The Divine Martial Artillery inside it would still belong to Great Wei.
With so many Divine Martial Cannons, there was no danger for Great Wei to encounter.
One could go and risk it oneself.
Otherwise, the matter of the immortal corpse was like a knife hanging over one’s head, which could fall at any time, and this was not a good thing for oneself.
It would make oneself wary.
Wu Ming did not expect that Xu Qingnian had already known about this matter.
He was somewhat silent.
But after a while, Wu Ming gave a reply.
“The immortal corpse cannot wake up, at least at this stage, he cannot wake up, but if you go there, I dare not guarantee what will happen.”
“Other people have the means to revive the immortal corpse, your senior uncle and I are guarding the Devil’s Domain, let alone whether he can find the Devil’s Domain, even if he does, with two First Cla*ses in the Devil’s Domain, are we still afraid that someone will come and cause trouble?”
Wu Ming still did not want Xu Qingnian to take any risks, he was persuading.
But Xu Qingnian’s mind was already made up, she shook her head and looked at her own master and said.
“Master, my mind is already made up.”
Xu Qingnian’s voice was not loud.
But it was full of determination.
For a moment, Wu Ming was somewhat silent.
After a while, Wu Ming let out a long sigh and said.
“In this way, how about I go and find Daoist Dustless, set up the formation, stabilise the demonic domain, and make sure as much as possible that there are no major problems, and then you can come back?”
Wu Ming said in a different way.
“About how long?”
Xu Qingnian also understood what his master meant, mainly because he was still worried about himself, so he didn’t feel too strongly about it.
“Three months.”
Wu Ming gave a time.
“Could it be faster?”
Xu Qingnian asked tentatively.
It wasn’t anything else, its main reason was still the fear of Prince Yongping stirring things up behind the scenes.
If he was allowed to resurrect an immortal corpse, this kind of existence, which Xu Qingnian could hardly imagine, was like that of a saint, and that kind of suffocating oppression, Xu Qingnian did not want to experience it a second time.
That was why he had taken the initiative to go forward and see if he could defuse it.
“Three months.”
“Disciple, listen to a word from my master.”
Wu Ming shook his head, and he still insisted on three months.
When the words had come to this point, Xu Qingnian had nothing more to say.
“Alright, I’ll beg Master.”
Xu Qingnian nodded his head.
The latter sighed and looked at Xu Qingnian and said.
“Shouren, in fact, there are many things that you do not need to do so personally.”
“You are not the only one in Great Wei, and what you do is already enough.”
“Moreover, there is no need to be so radical.”
Wu Ming discouraged.
He knew what Xu Qingnian wanted.
To cut down the gra*s and eliminate the roots.
To sweep all the scourges away.
But what he knew even more was how much pressure Xu Qingnian was carrying.
Every time, Xu Qingnian was fighting for her life, and there was no need for that.
Once or twice was fine.
If he made a wrong move, what awaited Xu Qingnian would be death.
“Master.”
“It’s not that I’m radical, but there are some things that must be handled by me.”
“Otherwise, if something goes terribly wrong.”
“Even if I were to live, there would be no point.”
Xu Qingnian was not giving up his life for himself either, but something that could not be helped.
The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.
This was a statement that Xu Qingnian did not understand before, but now he understood it completely.
“Ugh.”
“That’s just it.”
Wu Ming did not continue to say anything more and turned to leave to deal with the matters of the Demon Domain.
After Wu Ming left.
Xu Qingnian just stood quietly within the royal residence.
So.
Time slowly pa*sed by.
Seven days later.
The Ministry of Rites of Great Wei held its first formal negotiations with the Tusi Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty.
The two dynasties were extremely resistant to the cession of land and the negotiations were suspended.
Three more days.
In the second negotiation, Wei backed down and did not want to cede the land, but demanded a large amount of gold.
The two dynasties remained unhappy.
The stalemate lasted ten days.
The third talks began and the two dynasties offered a new price, Xu Qingnian stepped in and the negotiations were successful.
The two dynasties and ten days later, transport all the supplies, to Great Wei.
Ten days later.
First-rate divine martial artillery, transported to Sudden Evil, Chu Yuan.
After the conclusion of the remarkable deal.
West Continent.
Inside a temple.
Two figures, sitting opposite each other.
