The Multiverse Starting from White Deer Plain

"Where, where..."

"Huo Qiaoqi once said, if the Xiongnu is not destroyed, why should we care for our family!"

"This time I asked Ying to go out to guard the border. I just want to serve the imperial court and make achievements. I want to imitate Ban Dingyuan and join the army. Therefore... I will not consider marriage for the time being."

Bai Gui waved his hand and smiled modestly.

Huo Huoqi, Huo Qubing, was named General Huoqi. This title of General Huoqi was specially given to Huo Qubing by Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, in the second year of Yuanshou. Therefore, calling Huo Qubing Huo Huoqi is a good name.

Ban Dingyuan is Ban Chao.

Although it is said that this is not the real reason why he did not marry, it is easiest for the world to accept it with this explanation. Otherwise, at his age, not getting married would indeed be inconsistent with the world's concepts.

"It's really admirable that Envoy Bai has such an ambition."

"No wonder he was appreciated by the saint at this age and sent to Jiannan as an imperial envoy."

Lin Tiannan suddenly realized and boasted quietly.

For a moment, the guests and hosts were enjoying themselves.

…

The news that Bai Gui was temporarily staying in Linjiabao spread like wildfire.

Not only were people in the martial arts community sending greetings from time to time, wanting to seek refuge with him, there were also many officials from Gusu and nearby areas who came over to hold banquets and prepare to befriend him.

The former Bai Gui will make an assessment and if there is no major crime, he will be hired under his command.

As for the latter, he declined politely and refused to see the guest.

Although it seems that he is just the inspector of Jiannan Road and has no control over these officials in the Jiangnan area, Li Longji's favor for him can be guessed just by looking at his age. The officialdom is a big one. Knowledge, when these officials saw that he happened to be staying in Suzhou temporarily, how could they not think of ways to make friends with him?

However, Bai Gui knew that he could deal with powerful people like Lin Jiabao, but if he dealt more with officials in Gusu and its surrounding areas, it would be a taboo.

It is okay to communicate with each other secretly, but avoid all social activities in the open world.

But what disappointed him was that most of these Jianghu people who voluntarily took refuge were of mixed quality. Not to mention that they could compare with Lin Tiannan, which was really difficult to compare. After all, he was the leader of the Southern Wulin. There were definitely not many people who could compare with him. There were only a few. But most people are not even as good as ordinary Linjiabao disciples.

Although this kind of thing sounds surprising, if you think about it, you will know that famous teachers produce great disciples, and the elite disciples under Lin Tiannan are indeed not comparable to ordinary martial arts people.

However, a dozen Jianghu people were selected from them who were comparable to the Linjiabao disciples. Although most of these Jianghu people were middle-aged and elderly and did not have as good prospects as the Linjiabao elite disciples, Bai Gui did not train them as disciples, but It is to let them serve as court eagle dogs and become his minions. Being older is not a disadvantage.

In this way, about five or six days passed.

Linjiabao, back garden.

Bai Gui practices his sword.

He drew his sword out of its sheath, pointed the sword tip diagonally at the ground, staggered his steps, followed the sword, and danced the sword step by step, which was pleasing to the eye.

The sword light flickered like falling snowflakes.

After a quarter of an hour, he adjusted his breath, sheathed his sword, and exhaled a breath of foul breath.

Sweat dripped down in the courtyard.

The body is as crystal clear as jade.

Immortal appearance emerges from the dust.

"I didn't expect that Bai Qinqian was not only the most knowledgeable in the Tang Dynasty, but his sword skills were also impressive."

"Most of the disciples of the Lin Family Fort have learned martial arts from me since they were young. Nowadays, many of them are about the same age as Bai Qinzai. They have also made quite a name for themselves in the martial arts world. However, compared with Bai Qinzai, they are far behind. Far away, as different as clouds and mud..."

After hearing the maid's announcement that Bai Gui's sword practice was over, Lin Tiannan walked over from the front yard and praised.

Behind him followed a man wearing a curtain hat.

"Master Limbao is welcome..."

"I have achieved this by practicing martial arts since I was a child."

Bai Gui took the towel from the hand of the maid standing beside him. The towel was already soaked in warm water.

He said while wiping his sweat.

Watching people practice martial arts is a taboo in the martial arts world.

But generally speaking, it's not too taboo.

As long as you don't watch it intentionally.

Lin Tiannan's swordsmanship was much higher than his, so he wouldn't be greedy because of his swordsmanship.

However, this does not mean that his sword skills are not powerful. The sword skills he practiced were derived from the eight Vajra Kung Fu taught to him by Taoist Zhang. Add firewood to the cauldron, then practice your own Huang Ting Pearl Fetus, and refine it into a hundred-alchemy elixir.

This is the true inheritance of inner alchemy!

But if you don't know the secret, the acupoints and the strength that are opened during martial arts training, and just look at its shape, it's hard to see what the real secret is.

In addition, the true Taoist inheritance will not be effective without a teacher to teach it.

"Envoy Bai, let me introduce you."

"This is Southern Bandit Li Sansi."

After speaking politely, Lin Tiannan introduced the man wearing a curtain hat.

"I can see some suspicions."

"It's broad daylight, and she's not a handsome girl. You can guess what kind of hat she's wearing."

Bai Gui shook his head and said.

In Chang'an, when he traveled with noble ladies such as Princess Jinxian and Princess Yuzhen, these noble ladies would often wear curtains and hats to hide their faces. But it's really rare for men to do this, almost non-existent.

"It made Commissioner Bai laugh."

"I concealed my face because I was wanted by officials from various places..."

Li Sansi took off his hat, cupped his hands, and said apologetically: "In the past, when I traveled, I would disguise myself and pretend to be pretentious. But this time when I met with Imperial Envoy Bai, I thought twice and did not dare to disguise myself again. I could only show my true face." To show others, I put on my hat."

"This is the true face of the Southern Bandit, which shows his sincerity."

Lin Tiannan nodded and promised.

"Can!"

Bai Gui nodded.

"Since you are determined to serve the imperial court, I will fulfill the promises I made in advance."

"a man of his words."

"But what's the premise..., you should know."

He said slowly.

It is true that Li Sansi committed a crime, but crimes also depend on who committed the crime. For example, if the emperor kills one or two people, it is just a matter of idleness. But when civilians kill someone, they must pay for their lives with their lives.

Now the matter of Li Sansi killing officials has long passed. Not to mention the removal of Li Sansi's criminal records in the Ministry of Punishments, but it is not difficult to remove Li Sansi's criminal records in and around Yuhang.

"The grass people know."

Li Sansi bowed slightly and raised his hands.

He also knew that the newly appointed inspector of Jiannan Road was not an ordinary person. He did not reveal his name, but at least he was not a corrupt official, and he was a confidant of the emperor. He had a promising future. Otherwise, it would be a dream if any official wanted to recruit him.

Some things that are difficult for officials are not difficult for imperial envoys.

"Lord Limburg, I'm offended."

Bai Gui apologized to Lin Tiannan, and then said: "I think the sword hanging on Master Lin Bao's waist is good. I wonder if Nan Rogue can get it for me to take a look at?"

"As for the time, it is limited to this time tomorrow."

"You must know that Lord Limbao is known as the master of both swords. It is not easy to seize the sword from Lord Limbao."

After he finished saying this, he said to Lin Tiannan, "Master Lin Bao is highly skilled in martial arts, so he can test out Nan Rogue's true stealing skills and martial arts. If Lord Lin Biao doesn't mind, can you let Nan Rogue have a try?"

"I don't have any saying that if the sword stays with the person, the sword dies and the person dies."

"Since the imperial envoy gave the order, please give it a try, brother Sansi, to see if I can hold my sword."

Lin Nantian smiled and shook his head and said.

If an ordinary person had done this, he would have refused.

But what is Bai Gui’s identity?

Do you want Li Sansi to steal the imperial envoy's belongings?

This is impossible!

It is tantamount to contempt for the imperial power.

It would be more appropriate to steal something from him!

Besides, now that Bai Gui has given him enough face, he needs to ask him for instructions first, and then let Nan Rogue perform his stealing skills. It would be unjustifiable if he did not give the imperial envoy this face. The most important thing is that during the past few days of getting along with him, he felt that the imperial envoy was a good person and easy to get along with. He was also treated kindly and politely, as if he was close to his elders.

You must know that once Chang'an is appointed, he will be Bai Gui's subordinate official as the governor of Yizhou.

It makes people feel really comfortable to meet this kind of boss.

A small request and a yes is a yes.

"The common people obey."

Li Sansi looked solemn and complained secretly.

The sword of Lin Tiannan, the leader of the Southern Alliance, is not that easy to win. People who practice swords basically never leave their hands with the sword. Now Lin Tiannan is on guard. If he wants to take away Lin Tiannan's sword, he has to use his special skills.

Say it.

The three of them went to the front hall to eat.

The next day, just after noon, Li Sansi took Lin Tiannan's sword over.

"The Li family's unique skill, the Flying Dragon Cloud Detector, is truly well-deserved."

"When I was chatting with Brother Li last night, I accidentally had this sword in his hand."

Lin Tiannan sighed.

This is considered a defeat for him.

However, Nan Rogue is famous for his stealing skills. He did not rely on this to win the leadership of the Southern Wulin Alliance, but on his true strength. Therefore, even if his sword was stolen, it would only lose a little prestige, and it would not be a serious injury. situation.

What's more, Lin Tiannan also has ambitions, and he can't have his cake and eat it too. If he can develop better with the help of the imperial court in the future, then Lin Jiabao will inevitably have to give up a certain reputation in the martial arts world to lay dormant.

This matter is an opportunity.

"With the help of Brother Sansi, my trip to Jiannan will be even more confident."

Bai Gui smiled and continued: "But I want to remind you, you are now serving the imperial court, and I can wipe out all the criminal records in the past for you, but you have not made any achievements now, and I am not good at it either." Reward..."

What he meant was very plain.

Li Sansi is different from Lin Tiannan. Li Sansi said he was a southern thief, but like Bai Yutang, he is still a thief in the final analysis. His ability to help eliminate criminal documents has wasted a lot of efforts. Lin Tiannan is a knight, even though the court does not agree. How to approve..., but there was no stain in the past. With the title of leader of the Southern Wulin Alliance, he can petition the emperor and give him a reward...

A thief and a knight are treated differently.

"The common people know this."

Li Sansi nodded.

He had been mentally prepared for this.

Officials are not easy to get. He came here just to clear his identity. After all... he has a son. In the past, his father Li Hankong asked him and his younger brother Li Sansheng to capture Zhou. He captured the star-catching gloves, while his younger brother Li Sansheng captured the account books. So one inherited his family skills and became a snitch, while the other opened a shop and became a shopkeeper.

But he didn't want his son to become a snitch in the future.

Just because he is willing to be a snitch does not mean he is willing for his son to be a snitch...

"You haven't made any merit yet, so I can't give you a reward. But your son..., I can recommend him to Chang'an Four Primary Schools. You should know about the four primary schools. Only children of civil and military officials of seventh grade or above can enroll. "

"As long as you have completed your studies, you will be eligible to take the imperial examination for regular subjects or formal subjects."

Bai Gui looked at Li Sansi and said slowly.

From ancient times to the present, people have always hoped that their children will become dragons, and I have never seen anyone who hopes that their children will become thieves. As for family skills, they are not related to career. They can be passed down to their descendants in their spare time.

"The common people pay homage to Imperial Envoy Bai."

Li Sansi was immediately convinced.

Although he knew that Bai Gui asked his son to go to Chang'an to study the four schools, it might not be because he had the idea of ​​​​constraining him. But Chang'an Four Schools is a school for the children of nobles. He can steal the treasures of mansions and even palaces, but he cannot steal a higher education qualification.

Money, education?

Sorry, hard to find in this day and age.

Famous Confucians must not be short of money, because scholars and officials are basically the same, who would teach a thief for money. Mencius once said, "Wan Zhong is accepted without any discussion of etiquette, but Wan Zhong is of no use to me."

For Bai Gui, he couldn't get people into the more advanced Imperial College and Imperial College, but it wasn't that difficult for him to get one person into the four schools above seventh-grade civil and military officials.

Not to mention anything else, the two princesses, Princess Jinxian and Princess Yuzhen, are talking. Can the four schools be accepted? !

"It's better to choose a day than to hit it..."

"Since you are willing to be my staff and retainer, I will go to Yuhang first to sell the criminal papers that want you."

Bai Gui rolled up his sleeves and strode toward the door.

Thieves like Li Sansi are wanted across the country, so all states in Yuhang have wanted documents for Li Sansi.

…

The distance between Suzhou and Yuhang is not far.

There is the Yangtze River waterway.

It's about more than 150 miles away and can be reached by boat in half a day.

When he arrived in Yuhang, Bai Gui was not in a hurry to go to Li Sansi's home. Instead, he led a group of Qianniu Guards and Linjiabao people to the Qiantang River.

"The Qiantang River is seriously flooded."

"Bai Qin sent you, look, there haven't been many boats on the river for more than a month now. We are just afraid that the river will suddenly overturn and the boats will sink..."

On the shore, Lin Tiannan, the leader of the Southern Martial Arts Alliance, spoke.

The Qiantang River was seriously flooded, and people said there were monsters at the bottom of the river, so some local people simply found Linjiabao. Although Lin Tiannan felt that his sword skills were not weak, his sword skills were sword skills and mortal martial arts. They were not yet to the level of Taoism to eliminate demons. Especially underwater, it was even more difficult. With his strength, he knew that he would not be able to do it.

"I have already sent a letter to Shushan, hoping that Shushan will send people down to eliminate the demon."

Lin Tiannan added.

He has a good relationship with some monks in Shushan.

"This matter is clear to me."

Bai Gui looked at the calm Qiantang River and nodded.

Mortal sword skills are difficult to harm monsters, but that doesn't mean that mortal sword skills are useless. Sometimes, people who are not good at practicing Taoism are not as good as people in the world, and they are inevitably exposed to the dangers of swords and weapons.

In other words, the cultivator's Taoist skills are miraculous in killing monsters, but they are not so outstanding when competing with mortals.

"When I was about to leave the capital, I got a talisman from Master Ye, which can solve the problem of Qiantang River."

"According to Master Ye, there is a giant mirage at the bottom of the river that is causing trouble..."

As he spoke, he took out a box from his sleeve.

The wooden box is a rosewood box, sealed.

Unbox.

Get the character.

The talisman paper is yellow talisman paper, written with cinnabar.

Throw the talisman into the river.

In an instant.

The strong winds rose and the river tide surged.

After waiting for a breath or two, I saw the corpse of a giant mirage floating in the middle of the river, as big as a house.