Chapter 204 Hunting in Xishan!

“As long as it works!”

“If Big Sister needs anything, just ask Yuanyang to get it from the storehouse in my house.”

“Gold and silver are vulgar things, so don’t worry about them.”

“This mansion has also prepared a yard for my elder sister.”

“If the old lady can’t leave without someone, Big Sister can pay her respects every morning and evening. Come over during the day. This will also help Big Sister’s practice.”

Jia Cong spoke again with concern.

As Shinto has developed to this day, ghosts and gods of the third and fourth realms have emerged in large numbers.

Most of the sisters and maids in Jia Cong’s mansion have only reached the first level of cultivation.

It seems that it is no longer important.

But things are not as they seem on the surface.

Feelings are one aspect, so I won’t talk about that.

Also, there is a huge difference between ghosts and gods!
Ordinary acquired ghosts and gods, such as the land gods, mountain gods and city gods conferred in the Shinto system established by Jia Cong in the south of the Yangtze River.

Souls that accumulate merits during their lifetime will be deified after their death.

His strength is limited by his priesthood and he is no longer able to break through on his own.

If you want to upgrade your clergy position, it will be a matter of individual responsibilities.

Let’s look at Baochai and Miaoyu.

One was deified by accumulating merits through her body as a dragon girl, and the other was deified by accumulating merits in advance through her cultivation to the third realm and taking advantage of the White Lotus Sect.

Not only did his strength increase after he was deified.

And still retains the ability to practice independently.

Yuanchun’s talent for Taoist practice is even stronger than Miaoyu’s.

Those who are included in the Golden Hairpin’s official list will most likely be able to break through to the fourth realm in the future.

For those in the second volume, as Jia Cong’s power grows and he collects resources for cultivation, it is only a matter of time before they reach the fourth realm.

Considering the 1,200-year lifespan of the fourth realm, in order to accumulate merits, he could even refine some incense power in advance with the assistance of Jia Cong.

Don’t be too simple.

When the time comes, he will be canonized as a god, and his strength will be further improved.

It also has a nearly infinite lifespan.

It just takes some time, considering the nature of the innate gods who live as long as heaven and earth.

The least valuable thing is time.

Therefore, the importance of sisters in the family has not decreased as Jia Cong’s strength increases.

On the contrary, it has greatly improved.

“Brother Cong, I…”

In the palace, one is accustomed to the intrigues, deceptions and underhanded tactics.

Yuanchun didn’t expect Jia Cong to be so considerate and caring about her.

My eyes suddenly turned red and I didn’t know what to say.

“If Big Sister is still so distant with me, it would be a waste of my efforts.”

“Hey, Brother Cong, this is my fault…”

A few more pleasantries were exchanged.

Yuanchun then told the main reason why she came here today.

“It will be Mid-Autumn Festival in a few days, and His Majesty is organizing a hunt.”

“The old lady asked me to ask Brother Cong what the rules are for this year.”

“If it’s the same as last year, let Huan Ge’er come along as well.”

“Brother Huan has started practicing martial arts these days, and he has already become quite good at it.”

“Let the dignitaries in the capital see the changes in our Jia family.”

“Mid-Autumn Hunting…”

Jia Cong hesitated for a moment and said, “Big sister, go back and tell the old lady.”

“The hunting in the West Mountain will not go smoothly this time, so the West Mansion should not participate.”

“Okay, I’ll go and reply to the old lady now.”

Upon hearing this, Yuanchun also stood up and said goodbye.

……

a few days later

Mooncake Festival
According to previous practice.

At the end of Yin Shi.

When it was still pitch dark, the emperor left the palace.

The carriages and horses of each noble family followed in turn.

Last year, Jia Cong had just risen to prominence.

By the end of the Mao hour, the sky was already slightly brighter.

Just then I received the news from the eunuch in the palace that I could set off.

But this year is different.

As soon as Emperor Shunde left the palace, the Marquis of Jing’an’s Mansion received a notice.

His rank was second only to Emperor Shunde, and ahead of the other princes. Outside the Marquis of Jing’an’s mansion, thirty blood-robed guards were ready to go.

Even though there were only thirty people, they were still filled with murderous aura and stood still. Even their war horses did not move at all.

They are well-trained and are absolutely first-class elite soldiers.

“My Lord, everything is ready.”

Hou Jingyun stepped forward to report.

“Let’s go!”

Jia Cong nodded slightly while riding on the white tiger.

There were no female relatives on this hunting trip, Jia Cong only brought Baochai and Miaoyu.

Both wore black cloaks and were riding horses.

Not even a carriage.

Jia Zhen and his son from the East Palace knew that Jia Cong disliked them, so they did not approach him without being tactful.

Each go their own way.

Before leaving the city, they saw two generals, each with their own soldiers, waiting at the city gate.

Seeing Jia Cong coming over riding a white tiger, he hurried forward and saluted.

“Ma Shang and Mou Kaisheng, your humble servants, greet the general!”

After Niu Jizong, the former deputy commander of the Beijing Camp, was transferred to the position of deputy general of Liaodong Town.

Emperor Shunde appointed Ma Shang, a third-rank general of the Duke of Zhiguo’s Mansion, as deputy commander.

That is, the elder brother of Ma Ruyue, the commander of Jia Cong’s personal guards.

As for the other deputy commander, Mou Kaisheng, he was a general of commoner origin.

Royal confidant.

This is also the practice of the Beijing Army.

The troops are commanded by nobles, but there must also be royal family members among them to ensure the loyalty of the Beijing troops.

“General, the four battalions of Brave, Resolute, Efficient and Brave have left the city the day before yesterday and will cooperate with the Dragon Guard to search the routes along the way.”

“In addition to the Four Brave Battalions, I have also arranged for the Four Mighty Battalions to accompany us as escorts.”

“We will make sure this hunt is foolproof.”

This time, the hunting expedition was still jointly led by the Beijing Camp and the Dragon Guard.

Ma Shang reported the specific arrangements loudly.

Last year, the White Lotus Rebellion occurred, and the Beijing Army lost all face.

This was the first large-scale operation of the Beijing Camp after Jia Cong took over.

Needless to say, Ma Shang didn’t dare to make any mistakes.

Sixty thousand troops were mobilized at once.

The momentum is huge.

“Tell all the soldiers that the hunt will last for three days. Be alert.”

“Arrange the checkpoint shifts!”

“The last general takes command!”

Jia Cong gave an order casually.

So he led his men out of the city.

As soon as I walked out of the city gate, I saw Xia Shouzhong guarding outside the city gate.

“My Lord, the weather has turned cold. His Majesty has summoned you to ride on the dragon chariot.”

“Princess Anguo and Sanxiang Zhenren can also get on the carriage and rest.”

Xia Shouzhong greeted the three people respectfully.

Parked on the side of the road was a carriage that was no less luxurious than the Queen’s phoenix chariot.

“Alright!”

Jia Cong didn’t prepare much for this trip, so it would certainly be nice to have better conditions.

Baochai and Miaoyu were allowed to get on the carriage, with the Blood-Clothed Guards guarding them from all sides.

Jia Cong also followed Xia Shouzhong onto the dragon chariot.

There was nothing important to say this time, except that Emperor Shunde found an opportunity to continue to improve his relationship with Jia Cong.

Chatting all the way.

After chatting for a long time, we arrived at the West Mountain before noon.

A large number of soldiers from the Beijing camp were deployed to guard the borders in various places.

The West Mountain was almost completely surrounded by water.

“Your Majesty, I still have to inspect the defense of the Lower Capital Camp, so I will take my leave now.”

Jia Cong came to Xishan this time not just to hunt.

When the dragon chariot stopped, he stood up and said goodbye.

“Thank you for your hard work these past few days, my dear.”

Emperor Shunde knew what was going on and didn’t stay long.

After giving a few instructions, he let Jia Cong go.

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I was delayed by something today, I will update it tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, everyone!
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