dmims Page 373
Page 373
Upon hearing Mr. Li's words, countless martial arts practitioners broke out in a cold sweat.
Only then did everyone understand what the imperial court's methods were.
With the Nine Leaves Lonely City and the Prince of the South, this lineup should theoretically be quite strong.
In terms of martial arts skills, Ye Gucheng ranks fifth on the Great Ming Sword God List.
Six like neighbors
In terms of power, Ye Gucheng has the Southern King on his side.
Regarding strategy, although Mr. Li downplayed Ye Gucheng's rebellion scheme, in all fairness...
I could never have come up with such a brilliant plan, 907.
Yet, even with such a lineup, they didn't make a ripple in front of Emperor Ming.
Emperor Ming even treated this rebellion as a play.
The power of control involved is terrifying!
Little Huang Rong glanced at the "Young Master Huang" beside Li Chengqian and couldn't help but feel a little scared.
I used to think that the imperial court was nothing special, after all, that was how the Song Dynasty court appeared.
However, after meeting Emperor Ming, Huang Rong realized that she had been quite wrong.
If the Ming Dynasty, which bordered the Song Dynasty, was like this, then what was the true face of the Song Dynasty?
If the Song Dynasty had truly been weak and incompetent, the Ming Dynasty would probably have annexed it long ago.
As for the people of the Great Song Jianghu...
The Ming Dynasty had one Sunflower Patriarch; who knows if there would be a second one?
Moreover, given the strength of the martial arts world in the Song Dynasty, how many Sunflower Ancestors could they possibly resist?
"Hehehe!"
"Mr. Li's analysis is indeed very reasonable and well-founded, but I remember that Mr. Li doesn't seem to talk about matters of the court!"
"Could it be that you're looking to change your style and talk about court affairs?"
Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Don't be like that. The intrigues in the imperial court are even more complicated than those in the martial arts world."
"Li didn't want to get involved in this mess."
"What I just said was just a casual remark. Now let's get back to the main topic and talk about some strange and interesting stories from the martial arts world."
Young Master Huang looked at Li Chengqian with a smile, and Li Chengqian responded with a smile in return.
Li Chengqian was implying to Young Master Huang that he not only understood the martial arts world, but also the imperial court.
If you dare to cause me trouble, don't blame me for interfering in court affairs.
But Young Master Huang was not one to be trifled with, and he immediately turned the tables on him.
The gist of it is, since you have such a strategy for governing the country, then I'm going to recruit you.
If you don't accept my offer, I'll send troops to attack you.
As for reasons...
That's enough with the baseless accusations.
Finally, Li Chengqian used the "laissez-faire" tactic, clearly stating that he would not participate in court affairs, and the two sides ended in a draw.
Overall, however, Li Chengqian still had a slight advantage.
This is also because no one can defeat Li Chengqian yet, at least not the Sunflower Patriarch.
If Young Master Huang dares to make a move, he'll have to sleep with one eye open from now on.
"Indeed, the imperial court is far too complicated."
"A figure as extraordinary as Mr. Li is better off roaming freely in the martial world."
Young Master Huang began to smooth things over and end the confrontation.
"Mr. Li mentioned earlier that there were cultivators of immortality in the Song Dynasty. I wonder if there are any in the Ming Dynasty?"
"Or rather, did other dynasties have cultivators?"
Upon hearing this question, everyone present lit up.
The news that there were cultivators in the Song Dynasty had long been known throughout the land, and the Ming Dynasty was also very anxious about it.
Although the Sunflower Ancestor was stationed in the Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace, he could not ultimately be considered a cultivator.
Heaven knows if the Sunflower Ancestor was a match for the cultivators of the Song Dynasty.
"Young Master Huang, that's an excellent question."
"If we're really talking about cultivators, apart from the Song Dynasty, the other five major dynasties actually had them."
Upon hearing this, Young Master Huang sat up straight and asked somewhat anxiously.
"Oh?"
"There are also cultivators in the Ming Dynasty. Could you please tell me more about it, Mr. Li?"
"Hehehe!"
Li Chengqian lightly waved his folding fan and laughed, "To be precise, that's impossible."
"First, there isn't enough time."
"The second reason is that these are topics of casual conversation in storytelling venues. If I talk about them now, I won't have anything to say in the future."
"There were indeed cultivators in the Ming Dynasty, as well as people who had reached the divine level in martial arts."
Upon hearing this, Young Master Huang raised an eyebrow and asked doubtfully, "Mr. Li, aren't martial arts masters and immortal cultivators the same thing?"
"No no no!"
"The difference is huge. Immortal cultivators can achieve immortality, but martial artists have an end to their lifespan."
"Although cultivators have long lifespans, strength is not something that can be determined by time."
"Compared to cultivators, the path of martial arts is purer."
"Moreover, a warrior may not necessarily be unable to slay immortals."
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, and even Young Master Huang frowned deeply.
"Mr. Li, can a mortal slay an immortal?"
"Of course, let's take that martial arts master of the Ming Dynasty as an example."
"If there really is an immortal descending to earth, he has a certain chance of slaying the immortal."
"To be more precise, I am invincible below the level of immortals, and I can trade one for one with those above the level of immortals."
Huang Gongzi was thrilled by Li Chengqian's words; he now desperately wanted to find that martial arts master.
At that time, will the Ming Dynasty still need to worry about the opinions of other dynasties?
If he dares to complain, just tell him to come to your door.
"Mr. Li, what is this person's name, and where is he located?"
When asked the question about Young Master Huang, Li Chengqian smiled but remained silent.
Young Master Huang: ""
You really should change your habit of keeping people in suspense.
If I weren't necessarily able to beat you, I would definitely show you why flowers are so red.
"Cough cough!"
"I apologize for my abruptness. What about the other dynasties?"
Young Master Huang stopped asking about the martial arts master of the Ming Dynasty, and Li Chengqian then spoke.
"The remaining four dynasties are even more powerful."
"The Great Sui Dynasty has the ruins of immortals, so there are several cultivators in the Great Sui Dynasty."
"There are also a few who are about to touch the threshold of cultivating immortality."
Young Master Huang: ""
So fierce?
I was even thinking of adding fuel to the fire so I could get a share of the spoils after the Sui Dynasty fell.
"What about the Tang Dynasty?"
"The situation in the Tang Dynasty was more complicated. Among the six major dynasties, only the Qin and Han dynasties could rival the Tang Dynasty."
Chapter 303 The True Strength of Qin, Tang, and Han Dynasties: Young Master Huang Was Dumbfounded
Li Chengqian's words made Young Master Huang feel rather unhappy.
After all, he had only just learned that his country not only had cultivators, but also legendary figures who had reached the pinnacle of martial arts.
Young Master Huang's mindset was inevitably a bit arrogant.
“Mr. Li, since the Ming Dynasty has cultivators and martial arts masters.”
"Then why do you say that the Ming Dynasty could not contend with the Tang Dynasty?"
Faced with this question, Li Chengqian gave Young Master Huang a disdainful look.
Seeing that look, Young Master Huang almost smashed his cup in anger as a signal.
If it weren't for the fact that we were too close, I would have definitely made him pay.
"The strength of the armies between dynasties is beyond the scope of my commentary."
"What I'm referring to is only the strength of a few."
"The Ming Dynasty certainly has enough top-tier experts, but there are slightly weaker ones, such as..."
Li Chengqian looked around, and finally pointed to the Sunflower Patriarch and said, "For example, someone like him."
"The Ming Dynasty should be able to produce a few experts of his caliber."