Chapter 39: The Secret of the New Moon

When he pointed to the kowtow on the table, the sound was particularly clear. Chen Que explained: "Yue refers to Annan." Nan'an is the northern part of Vietnam now.

Speaking of Yue, there is a long history.

In ancient China, the word "Yue" once referred to areas that were completely different from China, such as Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Vietnam. It is generally called Dongyue, Fujian, and Nanyue, and also called Baiyue.

The incorporation of Baiyue into China began with the Zhou Dynasty. The reason why the Zhou Dynasty was able to establish affiliation with Baiyue was not because of King Wen of Zhou, King Wu of Zhou, and Duke of Zhou, but because of King Zhou.

Before King Zhou ascended the throne, he led an army to the east, fighting to the shore of the East China Sea, bringing the reputation of China to the Dongyi land. After King Zhou became the King of Shang, he changed his strategy and focused on managing the Southeast and Jiangnan. It was precisely because he focused on the Southeast region and relaxed his vigilance against the Western princes, King Wen of Zhou, that historical events such as King Wen of the founding of Zhou, King Wu of defeating Zhou, and the Muye War occurred.

Although the Shang Dynasty was destroyed, the southeast foundation laid by King Zhou was still there. The Zhou Dynasty inherited his legacy and established affiliation with Baiyue. However, this affiliation was very, very loose. The tribes in the Baiyue land were happy to send some thatch for sacrifices, and ignored them when they were unhappy. The Zhou Dynasty had no choice.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the rise of Chu State cut off the connection between the Central Plains and the Baiyue Land, and the Chu State included Baiyue into its sphere of influence. The Chu State and the Baiyue tribe were also a kind of affiliation relationship established by the Zhou Dynasty, and could not effectively manage the Baiyue Land.

At that time, the Baiyue Land was called a wild land. It was not civilized and was not influenced by Chinese civilization. The local tribes made a living by fishing and hunting, and had almost no agriculture and were extremely barbaric. It was precisely when the kings of Chu State formulated the strategy of "going north and fighting for hegemony to the Central Plains" until the state of Chu State was destroyed, and this strategy was not changed.

During the hundreds of years of Chu's rule over Baiyue, the land of Baiyue did not make any progress, and perhaps it was still regressing, and even the fire of Chinese civilization sown during the Zhou Dynasty was extinguished.

The great Qin Shihuang truly integrated into China and became part of China was the great Qin Shihuang. After Qin Shihuang destroyed the six kingdoms, he was determined to pacify Baiyue. Two years after the Qin army was renovated, Qin Shihuang gave orders, hundreds of thousands of troops crossed the Five Ridges and entered Lingnan, and opened up the vast territory of Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi, Hainan Island and northern Vietnam.

Qin Shihuang's great cause of unification was not only to destroy the six countries and unify the territory, but also to establish a unified Chinese civilization, with the same writings, the same tracks, the same weights and measures, and the establishment of the county system. These measures greatly promoted the integration of Chinese multi-ethnic groups. Moreover, Qin Shihuang promoted Chinese civilization to the ends of the world.

After the Qin army pacified Lingnan, Qin Shihuang decisively made the decision to melt Lingnan based on the severe fact that Lingnan had been isolated from the Chinese civilization for thousands of years. Not only did he station a strong army in Lingnan to deter all units of Lingnan, but he also sent a large number of military populations to allow the soldiers' families and relatives to enter Lingnan. Tens of thousands of adult and unmarried women followed the army into Lingnan and married the soldiers, which increased the population of Lingnan by hundreds of thousands of Central Plains in a short period of time. At the same time, he also encouraged intermarriage with the natives in the land. These measures spread Chinese civilization and promoted the integration of Lingnan well.

It is precisely because of these effective measures that Lingnan has always been China's territory since the Qin Dynasty. Even if Emperor Wu of Han defeated Nanyue and merged Lingnan into the territory again, it was just a continuation of Qin Shihuang's integration strategy.

With the continuous integration of the Baiyue land and the degree of acceptance of Chinese civilization has become higher and higher, the importance of Lingnan has become increasingly prominent, and it has gradually become a rich place from a bitter and cold place during the Qin and Han dynasties. Zhang Jiuling, the famous prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, was born in Lingnan, and Yang Guifei's loves to eat lychees is widely known.

Correspondingly, the scope of the word Yue has also changed. By the Tang Dynasty, it no longer refers to the vast land of Baiyue, mainly refers to Annan, which is now Vietnam.

Vietnam has been incorporated into China's territory since the Qin Dynasty, and was called Jiaozhi during the Qin and Han Dynasties, and Annan in the Tang Dynasty. However, this area has its own special features, that is, it is not deeply integrated into Chinese civilization like Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi, but there are many people who are making independence. Zhenze rebelled in the early Eastern Han Dynasty, and Mei Xuancheng rebelled in the Tang Dynasty, just to want independence.

It was Vietnam's wave of independence that eventually led to Vietnam's split from China. Vietnam now calls the thousands of years of Chinese territory from the Qin and Han Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty the "Northern Period".

Chen Wanrong's history is not good, so he can't understand it. Until Shen Que explained, Chen Wanrong suddenly realized that the word Yue is Yue, which refers to Annan. The word "Xinsheng" means "New Yue", which means "New Yue", which means Annan wants to make independence.

"Mr. Shen, have you found clues in Annan?" Chen Wanrong asked immediately.

Shen Que nodded and said, "Yes! After the prince dismantled the meaning of the crescent moon, he ordered Annan to pay attention to the movements secretly and found that Annan had accumulated a lot of treasures over the years. As for the envoy, it is still impossible to find out."

Since we want to make independence, we need money, and secretly making money is a necessary means. Chen Wanrong still has a question: "Mr. Shen, are Liu Sixian and others from Annan?"

"That's not." Shen Que knew Chen Wanrong's thoughts and smiled: "Brother Wanrong, please think, since you are going to have trouble, why bother Annan? As long as it is beneficial to him, no matter what kind of person you can use."

Poor! Liu Sixian and his brothers have been used by others, but they still don’t know. Although they are not good people or liars, they may not have the idea of ​​making independence. Chen Wanrong sighed: “In this way, there are not many people from Annan in the Crescent Sect.”

"It shouldn't be too many, but these Annan talents are big names." Shen Que nodded in agreement with Chen Wanrong's analysis.

Chen Wanrong suggested: "Since you have found the direction, it's easy to deal with. You can start with Annan."

Shen Que shook his hand and said, "Wang Rong said, the prince did not think so. It's just that since the prince's reign, and until now, there has been no news except knowing that Annan's wealth has increased. Otherwise, Shen wouldn't be here either."

Ruizong was only restored last year, and Li Longji was unable to achieve anything in just over a year. After all, after so many years of chaos in the past, it was not so easy to rectify the chaos, let alone Li Longji was just a supervisor, and Ruizong would hinder him.

Unexpectedly, he accidentally faced the independent forces. Chen Wanrong was a little difficult to understand. The world was so strange that it was really unpredictable. He suggested: "Mr. Shen, you can send someone to investigate Jiang Bingchu. As long as you find Jiang Bingchu, you will get some useful information."

"The prince sent someone to investigate, but he has not found his people yet. Even Yun Zhongguan and Yun Qingguan have begun to monitor." Chen Que replied.

Li Longji's moves were so fast that he did everything. Chen Wanrong had nothing to say. Since he could contribute to the great cause of maintaining the unity, Chen Wanrong felt unrestrained: "Mr. Shen, what do you want me to do?"

"Brother Wanrong, you should do whatever you should do as usual. I will send someone to protect you secretly. If the Crescent Sect wants to be unfavorable to you, I will be unable to ask for it. I will be able to capture it in one go and ask for information." Chen Que said confidently.

Chen Wanrong frowned and said, "My Lord Shen, my family also needs to spend some time." If there is no way to deal with Chen Wanrong, he will go to Chen Wanrong's family in the mansion, and he must be careful.

Chen Que nodded and said, "Brother Wanrong, don't worry, this matter has been arranged. The old house in Ning County and the Zheng Mansion have been protected. Some people in Chang'an are also secretly guarding the Zheng Mansion."

"Thank you, Lord Shen!" Zheng Qingying was blessed.

Chen Que waved his hand and smiled, "Don't thank you, I feel guilty, this is what the prince means."

Li Longji was doing things, Chen Wanrong was amazed and smiled and said, "Mr. Shen, I don't hide it from you. I have the Yanwei Escort Agency and the Taoist Master's high-level football team. There will be no trouble in the mansion. You just need to arrange the mansion in the secret."

"Tao Master's high-level footsteps? That's great!" Chen Que bowed to Sima Chengzhen: "Thank you for your help."

Sima Chengzhen returned the courtesy and said, "Mr. Shen, don't thank you! Although I am a practitioner of Taoism, I cannot let the country split. I will do my best to do my best in this matter!"

Unification is the general trend, and even a small group of people cannot do anything. Chen Wanrong was relieved. Chen Que praised: "The Taoist Master has such a mind, and Chen Que is impressed!"

At this moment, the four of them discussed for a while, and then Chen Que said goodbye. Chen Wanrong sent Chen Que away and was about to make essence oil. Yan Xing brought the Yanwei Escort Agency's staff. Chen Wanrong saw that there were about twenty people, all of them were strong and powerful, and they were definitely good at walking.

Chen Wanrong hurriedly invited Yan Xing into the house to serve tea, but Yan Xing did not refuse and came to the house. Niu Shangxin asked someone to bring tea and chairs, and the crowd sat down.

"Mr. Yan, I am grateful for your kindness and kindness. I have thanked you here." Chen Wanrong and Yanxing's high efficiency were very much appreciated. It can be seen that Yanxing has invested a lot. These escorts are much better than Shi Dazhu and others.

Yan Guang returned the courtesy and said, "Shopkeeper Chen is so serious. I will help you and help us. I dare not be the word "Xie". Storekeeper Chen, this is Shao Dagui Shao's head."

Before Chen Wanrong could speak, Sima Chengzhen browed, his eyes shone brightly, staring at Shao Dagui and asked, "But the head of Shao's slaughter that fisted to the tiger in the South Mountain?"

With Sima Chengzhen's eyes, no one would take it seriously. Seeing his expression, Chen Wanrong knew something was different. When he looked at Shao Dagui, he was over 40 years old and tall and strong. He could not hide his strong muscles, and he bulged like a stone. Shao Dagui smiled and said, "That's all the past years ago."

"I, Sima Chengzhen, have seen Shao Bo Head!" Sima Chengzhen bowed.

The name of a person, the shadow of a tree, and the name of Sima Chengzhen was so loud. The stadiumers exclaimed in unison, looking at Sima Chengzhen, their eyes full of surprise.

Shao Dagui was sitting quietly. When he heard this, he stood up suddenly, looked Sima Chengzhen for a while, and bowed, "I have seen Taoist priest. Haha, Taoist priest is well-known. Shao Dagui has been thinking about how long he can meet Taoist priest. I didn't expect to meet here, which is really gratifying!" He also opened his arms and gave Sima Chengzhen a bear hug.

Sima Chengzhen was completely deprived of the reserve of a monk at this moment. He hugged Shao Dagui with a smile and patted him on his back. He was very intimate: "Shao PaoTou was fighting tigers in the south of the mountain back then, and he was very famous. I really liked him. I wanted to see you for a long time, but I finally missed it. I only saw you today, so I comfort my life! I comfort my life!"

He spoke very sincerely, Shao Dagui laughed and took Sima Chengzhen's hand and said, "Master Sima, let's go and have a discussion."

Sima Chengzhen had not spoken yet, and Yan Xing coughed, and Shao Dagui immediately understood that there were more important things now, and he was a little embarrassed. Sima Chengzhen rescued him and said, "Please rest assured, Shao Boss, I must learn your iron fist." The word "experience" was challenging, but he spoke very sincerely, asking for advice.

Shao Dagui laughed and said, "Master Taoist, Shao must ask you for your internal swordsmanship." He let go of Sima Chengzhen and sat down. Sima Chengzhen sat back in his seat.

"I've seen Shao's head." Chen Wanrong greeted him. Chen Wanrong admired the hero from the bottom of his heart and had already learned about Shao Dagui's heroic deeds from Sima Chengzhen. Chen Wanrong was very sincere.

Shao Dagui hurriedly replied: "Shao Dagui has met Manager Chen."

Yan Xing pointed to a fifty-year-old man and introduced: "This is Wu Tianxing Wu's head."

"But the Seven Star Hand?" Sima Chengzhen asked first, looking at Wu Tianxing with his eyes. Although he was very appreciative, he lacked the enthusiasm for Shao Dagui from the bottom of his heart.

Wu Tianxing stood up and saluted: "I dare not insult Taoist Ching Qing."

"I am polite." Sima Chengzhen returned the ceremony. After the ceremony, the two of them returned to their seats.

According to Sima Chengzhen's attitude, Wu Tianxing is far inferior to Shao Dagui. However, Chen Wanrong doesn't care about those who come to help, he is always a guest, and he is just as enthusiastic as he has seen Wu Tianxing.

Yan Xing no longer instructed him and said, "Shopkeeper Chen, if you have any trouble, you can find Shao Piaotou and Wu Piaotou, and they will definitely do their best."

Chen Wanrong responded with a smile. Yan Xing continued, "Shopkeeper Chen, please arrange food and accommodation. You can calculate the cost as much as you want."

"Mr. Yan, where did you say that? You helped me so much, how could I ask for your money? Food and accommodation are mine." Chen Wanrong's attitude was very firm.

Life is all small matters. Yan Xing knew from Zhao Xiaotian that Chen Wanrong was a readily person and did not insist: "Then it's time for Manager Chen. Manager Chen, I'll go back first."

Chen Wanrong sent him away and asked Niu Shangxin to arrange accommodation. They came too suddenly, and there was no preparation at all, and there was not enough accommodation supplies, so they had to buy it again. Fortunately, this was in Chang'an and it took not much time to get it done.

After arranging these things, Chen Wanrong was about to see the essence oil, but he was attracted by a cheer. When he looked back, he saw Sima Chengzhen and Shao Dagui. I don’t know how long the two of them had been practicing, and their foreheads were sweating, which was crystal clear under the sunlight.

Shao Dagui's fist was strong and heavy, and every punch was whistling, while Sima Chengzhen's palms were elegant and agile, and his palm shadow flew, always resolving Shao Dagui's fist when he was in a hurry.

The two shouted loudly at the same time, and the fists and palms intersected, making a bang. Shao Dagui couldn't help but retreat, while Sima Chengzhen stood in the local area like a wooden stake, spitting out a turbid air, wiping the sweat on his forehead, and laughing: "Good strength! Good boxing strength!"

Shao Dagui also praised with sweat: "The Taoist master cultivates both inside and outside, and combines hardness and softness, and his strength is far above me. I have put in all my strength. If the Taoist master wants to hurt me, it will be too simple."

Sima Chengzhen laughed and said, "Shao Piaotou has over-rewarded. I have already put in seven points of strength. This is the first time in nearly ten years."

"Then I am so honored!" Shao Dagui was very helpful to this. Sima Chengzhen was famous. As his strongest opponent in ten years, he was more happy than any praise words, and he couldn't even close his mouth.

The two went side by side, laughing while walking, laughing when they were happy. Chen Wanrong, who had seen Sima Chengzhen's martial arts skills, was so high that he was shockingly high. Shao Dagui could force him to use seven points of his martial arts skills. It is conceivable that Yan Xing was really anxious this time and had to fight with the Crescent Sect to send such masters.

The more experts, the better! Chen Wanrong was happy. He went to see the essence oil. He made a lot of it. He could ask Zheng Qing to try it out tomorrow. Of course, before that, there was another thing, which was alcohol. It was not necessary to move to Ning County, because there was alcohol in Chang'an. Chen Wanrong called Xiao Shangrong and asked him to go to Zheng Mansion to get ten kilograms of alcohol. Xiao Shangrong responded and went to handle it himself.

That night, Chen Wanrong held a banquet to welcome Shao Dagui and other escorts. With the heavyweight Sima Chengzhen, Wu Daozi, a newly famous genius, and Wang Han's witty words, the meal was extremely happy and parted with all the joys.
Chapter completed!