Zhu Nao

rich county.

In the morning of the next day, Xie Wuji did not return to Qingyang to send an envoy, but instead summoned all the scouts he had recently sent to inquire about the surrounding area for a meeting.

On a huge map, each team of scouts marked the information they found on the map. When all the information was gathered together, Xie Wuji had a clearer understanding of the current situation.

The time for Xuantian Sect to grow was actually very short, it only took more than a year before it spread across the north like wildfire.Since Xie Wuji was almost not in the north for more than a year, it was only now that he had a clearer understanding of this cult.

The reason why Xuantian Sect can spread so fast is not only that the teachings it preaches are exactly what the people in the troubled times desire, but also has something to do with its establishment.

After Henry Zhang founded the Xuantian Sect, he proclaimed himself Emperor Xuantian of the Taiqing Dynasty, and was also honored as the master by the believers.Since he is an "emperor", he must have subordinates.Therefore, he set up multiple ranks, namely Zhitou Dajiu, Jijiu, Kaixi, Qianwen, Guizu and so on.These ranks combine military and politics at the same time, not only in charge of the army, but also in charge of missionary affairs and governance of believers in various places, which is tantamount to setting up a brand new "court".And all believers are both their people and their soldiers. They not only need to hand over property to the cult, but also fight for the cult, just to get the protection and protection of the master.

And those "officials" of the cult, who confiscated the property of the believers, also needed to hand it over to Henry Zhang, the master.Anyone who pays more property can be "promoted" faster and control more believers and territories.

In this case, in order to quickly "promote and get rich" and get more benefits, the "officials" of the cult will lead the followers of the cult to kill and plunder everywhere.Many ordinary people may not really believe in cults, but in order to save their lives and seek safety, they simply joined cults.Even some local officials or powerful local forces found that the cult was so powerful and thought it was profitable, so they simply led their own tribes and territories to join the cult.

For example, the fall of Yanzhou City was because the subordinate Jiao Bie rebelled, killed General Gu who was defending the city, and joined a cult.After the city of Yanzhou was broken, the rebel general Jiao Bie was entrusted by Henry Zhang as the chief sacrificial wine, second only to Henry Zhang, and he could enjoy the offerings of believers.

People like Jiao Bie may not really believe in Xuantian Sect, it's just for his own glory and wealth.But there are more people like him, which also makes the spread of the cult more rapid.

Xie Wuji stared at the map seriously for a long time, pointed to a few places, and asked, "Are these places where cult troops are stationed?"

The scouts nodded.

Xie Wuji didn't know what he thought of, and frowned slightly, concentrating on thinking.

He was just thinking about it, when Wu Cong walked in from the outside, leaned into Xie Wuji's ear and whispered: "General, the envoy from Qingyang wants to see the general."

Xie Wuji's thoughts were interrupted, and he was quite unhappy: "Tell him that I am busy and have no time to meet him."

Wu Cong was about to go out, Xie Wuji said again: "Ask him what's important."

Wu Cong hurriedly said "yes", turned and left.

Xie Wuji stood in front of the map, and asked the scouts in detail about their experiences in a certain place.His question was quite targeted, and the scouts vaguely sensed that Xie Wuji seemed to have an idea, and hurriedly asked: "What did the general find?"

Xie Wuji shook his head, but said nothing.After a while, he selected a few spies and ordered them to continue to investigate in a certain place.

As soon as the mission was dispatched, Wu Cong came back again, and whispered into Xie Wuji's ear, "General, the Qingyang envoy said that the Marquis of Qingyang admires the general very much and is very sincere about this marriage. If the general has something to say, He is willing to marry his daughter to the general as his concubine, so that he can serve the general."

Xie Wuji was slightly startled, and said: "It's only been a day, and they have lowered their value?" Yesterday they wanted to marry him as a wife, but today they suddenly became concubines.

Wu Cong shrugged, and said: "It seems that some comments from the army have reached the emissary's ears. He thought the general would not like this marriage, but he seems to hope to facilitate this marriage."

The news that the envoy was waiting for the daughter of the Marquis of Qingyang to ask for marriage has already spread in the army, and naturally there are many discussions among the soldiers.Many people felt that Xie Wuji was not worthy of her status as the Marquis of Qingyang.Hearing these words, the emissary inevitably wondered if this was Xie Wuji's own attitude.

The fact that the envoy backed down so quickly showed that Marquis Qingyang himself was also very impatient and gave the envoy a great deal of authority in order to facilitate this marriage.why?Could it be that the queen of Qingyang is ugly, or has some hidden disease?

Xie Wuji thought for a moment and asked, "When will the reinforcements from Guanzhong arrive?"

Wu Cong was taken aback, and said, "I'm afraid it will take more than a month."

Xie Wuji thought for a while, and said: "Choose a few smart people to meet me."

Wu Cong asked, "What does the general want someone for?"

Xie Wuji said indifferently: "I am planning to go back with the Qingyang envoy."

Wu Cong was stunned again.Xie Wuji actually changed his mind? ?Agree to associate with Qingyanghou? ?

He glanced at the densely marked map in front of Xie Wuji, and he knew that Yueyu might be a little longer, and that Xie Wuji was already in a hurry to deploy troops right now, so he could set up a good situation as soon as possible...

Sigh, even if he is as strong as Xie Wuji, there are still many things that cannot be controlled in life...

Wu Cong sighed secretly, did not notice Xie Wuji's thoughtful eyes, and saluted: "Yes. This subordinate will go pick someone now."