The journey from Bianjing to Hebei was smooth sailing and there were almost no obstacles.

Perhaps all eyes were gathered in Bianjing City, and every move became the focus, and other areas became much more peaceful.

Of course, the situation in Bianjing City has little impact on the small and medium-sized sects and aristocratic families in the local area, and their minds are still focused on their own development and growth.

However, what surprised Chen Huaisheng was that Zhao Wulin caught up with them on the bank of the Yellow River.

Zhao Wulin also noticed that Chen Huaisheng and his group were injured, including Chen Huaisheng, Gongsun Sheng, Qin Zhaoye, Cunning Rabbit Girl, Tang Jingtian, Yu Fengqian and others, all of whom were injured slightly or seriously.

Fortunately, although Chen Huaisheng was seriously injured, his condition looked pretty good. Zhao Wulin estimated that he could recover from several months of rest and recovery.

"I didn't expect Senior Zhao to escape the blockade of the Western Tang people and Tianyun Sect. Is the overall situation determined?" Chen Huaisheng, Gongsun Sheng and Tang Jingtian met Zhao Wulin: "What are the plans of the Grand Duke?"

"Not yet, there is still constant war in the city. They didn't expect that the southern Chu side would almost come out in full swing. The strength was far beyond the previous expectations. The four major sects of Mi, Xiong and Yunlimen, Canghai Sect, Zijin Sect, and Cangyue Sect, Nanchu, and Cangyue Sect all arrived together, and the sect and two clans all showed their essence." Zhao Wulin shook his head, "Baishi Sect, Yunlong Sect and Huaxi Sword Sect fought fiercely, while the Western Tang people were all thinking about the people of Beirong, and they were all allowed to do the others. Yunli Sect, Canghai Sect, and Cangyue Sect and Tianyun Sect also fought back and forth, while Mi Xiong two clans withstood the Wanxiang Sect, and the Purple Gold Sect dragged Taihua,..."

Chen Huaisheng snorted, "Taihua Dao is playing the trick of raising Kou Zibao again?"

How could the strength of the Zijin Sect be comparable to Taihua Dao? Obviously, Taihua Dao is a little worried that once Yunlong Sect, Baishimen and Nanchu people are defeated, he may be targeted by the other three families. Therefore, he needs to grasp a balance when he raises the enemy. If all internal and external troubles are eliminated, maybe those three families will deal with him again.

Zhao Wulin's eyes were a little more admirable. This man was young, but he really saw the matter inside Zhao clearly. "It's almost the same. In short, Taihua Dao also had a little bit of an attitude towards the Western Tang people. He seemed to be very positive before, but when it was really critical, he started to drag his legs. Tianyun Sect and the others were also angry and angry,..."

Chen Huaisheng laughed in silence: "Senior Zhao, Tianyun Sect and others have actually known it for a long time. But if they don't pull Taihua Dao, if they don't pull Taihua Dao well, they will directly cause trouble, and even form an alliance with the people of the Western Tang Dynasty. Now, it will be difficult to pull it up, at least on the surface, it will not be easy to directly cause trouble,..."

"But that's even more a hidden danger!" Zhao Wulin couldn't help but say.

"Haha, Taihua Dao is a big hidden danger for so many years, but I haven't seen anyone do anything to it?" Chen Huaisheng asked with a smile: "Besides, for the Grand Duke, isn't the existence of Taihua Dao a good thing? The Grand Duke will not still have fantasies, right?"

Zhao Wulin was silent and shook his head for a long time and said, "Dingbao is also very hesitant now. Everyone knows that Zhao Dingyuan can't help A Dou..."

"But Tianyun Sect and the others need such an A Dou." Chen Huaisheng interrupted Zhao Wulin: "The Grand Duke does not meet their hopes. Senior Zhao, isn't the Grand Duke himself clear about this? You don't know?"

The topic is almost impossible to continue.

Chen Huaisheng didn't understand what Zhao Wulin was trying to catch up with his party now. The changes in the situation in Bianjing City have nothing to do with Dahuai Mountain, and Dahuai Mountain does not have the ability to affect the many forces in Bianjing City.

What is Zhao Dingbao still fantasizing about?

"We think this situation may not continue forever. The Tianyun Sect and their families may be very strong, but the Western Tang people will soon turn against them. Dingbao is willing to recognize the control of the Western Tang people in Yijun and Luoyi. Taihua Dao may be able to form an alliance with Yunlong Sect and Baishimen,..."

After hesitating for a long time, Zhao Wulin said slowly.

Chen Huaisheng took a deep breath. Zhao Dingbao was so brave that he had expected, "Where are there people from Nan Chu?"

"Dingbao from the Nanchu people did not tell me, but someone was helping him contact him." Zhao Wulin's tone became much calmer: "I know you want to ask Yijun's questions, but is Dahuaishan still obsessed with returning to Yijun? Isn't Hebei enough?"

Chen Huaisheng also knew that Zhao Wulin might have to say that to this level. Dahuaishan’s strength was not enough for him to tell him, and even this level was a little beyond that. He thought for a while: "What do you want Dahuaishan to do?"

Zhao Dingbao's ambition and forbearance were really beyond his imagination. This situation of alliances and constituencies seemed to be a long-term situation. If Taihua Dao could stand quietly but unswervingly behind Zhao Dingbao, he would have to admit that Zhao Dingbao was not without a chance.

Perhaps Dahuaishan is only a big shot now, and what Zhao Dingbao values ​​is probably the future development potential of Dahuaishan.

"The Grand Duke hopes to provide support when you need support from Dahuaishan in the future. In return, I will give this royal flag to Dahuaishan on behalf of the Grand Duke."

The flag appeared, and Zhao Wulin took out the imperial flag from his arms.

Zhao Wulin left without saying much, but unexpectedly handed over the imperial flag of Hanshan Road and Tangshui Road to Dahuai Mountain, and what he received was Chen Huaisheng's promise.

Perhaps it was the previous performance of Dahuaishan's commitment that ultimately made Zhao Dingbao make such a decision when he found that it didn't make much sense to put the royal flag in his hands.

At this point, the entire Yanzhou, including the Fuyang Road, Weihuai Road, Zhaigu Road, Hanshan Road, Tangshui Road and even the three imperial flags of Jicheng Road in Youzhou have fallen into the hands of Dahuai Mountain, with only one Zhangchi Road missing. However, Zhangchi Road itself is still a bit far away from Dahuai Mountain today. It is the foundation of Tianhe Sect, and it is located in a corner of the northwest, which is optional for Dahuai Mountain.

Such a large territory is too vast for Dahuai Mountain now. Even if the establishment of the imperial flag can bring the blessing of incense and voluntary power to Dahuai Mountain, it needs to be based on Dahuai Mountain's actual control over these places, and it also needs to cultivate the high recognition and trust of local mortals in Dahuai Mountain.

This is not a simple thing, it requires long-term management and perseverance.

On the way to cross the river and return to Hebei, Chen Huaisheng has been thinking about this question, what to do in Dahuai Mountain in the future.

It can be said that the main purpose of going south to Bianjing City has been achieved. All the imperial flags have been obtained, and even some additional spiritual treasures have been obtained.

But it can also be said that the situation will become more chaotic and dangerous. There may be no powerful Taoist palace in the Central Plains to gather authority. The people of the Western Tang Dynasty, the people of the Northern Rong Dynasty, and the people of the Southern Chu Dynasty have seen this, so this will greatly breed their ambitions, which means that the frequency and scale of the war will be much higher than before in the next few decades or even a hundred years.

Although it seems that the four super sects seem to be stronger within the scope of Da Zhao, the internal discord, coupled with the rise of local wealthy families such as Yunlong Sect, Dacheng Sect and Baishimen, and even challenging their authority, will make this situation full of uncertainty.

From Zhao Dingbao's perspective, he hopes that Dahuaishan will develop into a new wealthy family like Dacheng Sect, Yunlong Sect, and Baishimen in the future, which will help him fight against old sects such as Tianyun Sect. Of course, Chen Huaisheng also believes that Zhao Dingbao cannot only place his hopes on outsiders. In the next few decades, Zhao Dingbao will definitely do his best to consolidate his own strength and power foundation. This is his foundation.

"When the troubled times come, all we can do is to strengthen ourselves." Chen Huaisheng said with emotion when he bid farewell to Yan Chixing and his party: "No peace will be possible anywhere, this is true in Hebei, and the same is true in Wu Yue and Donghai. If possible, the Master Yan should also collect the whereabouts of the imperial flags in Donghai and Wu Yue. I believe that as long as you are willing to spend time looking for it, you should find the news."

Yan Chixing nodded slightly.

Chen Huaisheng had previously reminded him that in the current chaotic times, an overly conservative strategy is to be self-consistent, which may bring disaster to the sect. This can be seen from the dynamics of the Three Qing Sects supported by the Baishimen in Wuyue. The decline of the Qian family is also an example. The Holy Fire Sect must consider changing its strategy.

"What do you mean is that our Holy Fire Sect shouldn't just hike on the sea? Do you want to land?" Yan Chixing had already considered this question. His allies were actively and aggressive. If the Holy Fire Sect fell behind, the mismatch of the status and strength of the two sides would inevitably lead to mismatch in interests in the future. As the sect leader, he knew this very well.

"It is necessary to seek a bridgehead on land. The incense and vows of the imperial flag come from the sacrifices of mortals. However, the number of mortals on the sea islands is too small, and it is limited no matter how they expand. However, the population of any town on land may be ten times more than that of all the mortals on your islands. The gap between them is too big. Naturally, I won't say that there is no imperial flag, but if you can find the imperial flag, you should make full use of it." Chen Huaisheng said calmly: "At the level of the purple palace, the effect of the incense and vows will be more obvious, far from being comparable to the foundation building and the Qi refining level."

The peach blossoms are everywhere across the sea, and the Songjiang River is full of people and has a large population, which is the best place to gather incense.

Although there are many Wuyue families in these two places, in Chen Huaisheng's opinion, they definitely cannot withstand the attack of the Sanqing Sect, which is advancing westward. Instead of eventually falling into the hands of the Sanqing Sect, supported by the Baishimen, why can't the Holy Fire Sect take action first? No matter what means it is, even if you only take a small piece, the population of 300,000 or 500,000 mortals is dozens of times that of the mortals on the islands of your Holy Fire Sect.
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