Cross-push the other world: Awakening the martial arts descending system at the beginning

"Since you say so, my uncle, then I am relieved," the emperor said calmly, glancing around at everyone in the hall. "The Qingwu strategy concerns the foundation of the nation, and we will need everyone to work together in the future. When we succeed, I will certainly not treat you all unfairly."

Turning slightly, the emperor took another book from the bookshelf, lowered his eyes, and carefully opened it to read.

"That's all for today. You may all leave. I wish to be alone."

The emperor's voice was not loud, but every word was clear.

Cao Zhengchun and the middle-aged imperial uncle exchanged glances, bowed, and took their leave.

After the palace doors closed for about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the emperor slowly closed the book in his hand and suddenly said in a low voice, "Come out."

As the emperor finished speaking, a figure suddenly emerged from behind the bookshelf. This person was dressed in eunuch's clothes, looked somewhat thin, even hunched over, and had gray hair. However, his eyes revealed a sinister quality and released a dangerous light.

“Your Majesty,” the old eunuch’s voice was low and hoarse, “the court has already established the Eastern and Western Depots, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the Grand Council. Moreover, in order to complete the policy of pacifying the military, each department must intensify its planning and development. However, this old servant is foolish and does not understand Your Majesty’s intentions. If the prince is allowed to establish the Dragon Guard Manor at this time, and its power becomes too great, is Your Majesty not afraid that one day it will be difficult to control?”

The old eunuch paused slightly, then said, "Moreover, since His Majesty has ordered the Dragon Guard Manor to collect detailed information on members of various martial arts factions, it would be fine for the Military Affairs Bureau to assist from the sidelines. But why does His Majesty also grant the Dragon Guard Manor the power to recruit idle martial artists?"

The emperor smiled faintly and slowly placed the book back on the shelf: "Rest assured, everything is under my control."

Seeing the emperor's confidence, the old eunuch, though still harboring doubts, dared not utter another word.

I've watched this young emperor grow up. Although he's young, he's quite shrewd and resourceful. Based on my understanding of him, since the young emperor is so confident, he must have other plans to control these various forces.

"Eunuch Chen," the emperor said in a slightly gentler tone, "I have something I want you to do."

Upon hearing this, the old eunuch immediately knelt down and said, "Please give your orders, Your Majesty."

"As Jiang Jianfeng just said, the military intelligence agency was attacked in Huangcun outside Ningyang City. Among the attackers was a young man in his early twenties who could fight against a Dao Xuan Realm expert. This man was also able to use the Murong family's Dou Zhuan Xing Yi technique."

As he spoke, the emperor's eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing across them: "Although I am not involved in the martial world, I still have some understanding of the various sects. The 'Shifting Stars' technique is a superior martial art of the Murong family, a closely guarded secret. The Murong family has produced many masters throughout history, but it is rare for someone under twenty to have mastered 'Shifting Stars.' Therefore, I intend for you to investigate this young man from the Murong family, to try to make contact with him, and to attempt to recruit him to my side. But if he refuses..."

The emperor's tone suddenly turned icy, and a murderous glint flashed in his eyes: "I will never tolerate such potential threats existing in the world."

After hearing what the emperor said, the old eunuch immediately understood that the emperor had become wary of this young man from the Murong family.

Although the emperor is the ruler of this Great Xia, and is far removed from this young man from the Murong family, as long as the court implements the policy of pacifying the military, it will inevitably come into contact with this young man from the Murong family, and may even be in a state of hostility.

The imperial court has no chance to contain established masters who have long been famous in the martial arts world, but it still has room to nip these up in the bud when they first emerge.

Therefore, the young emperor wanted to win over the other party with courtesy first, and then with force. If the other party refused, then he could not allow such a potential threat to exist.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, this old servant understands, but..." The old eunuch hesitated, looking troubled.

The Emperor smiled faintly: "Don't worry, Eunuch Chen. Situ Lie has met this lad, and I will order someone to have Situ Lie send his portrait to the palace."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Eunuch Chen," the Emperor spoke again, his tone slightly gentler than before, "The Murong family is, after all, a major sect in the martial arts world with many experts. We do not yet know what dangers await them on this journey. I hope that Eunuch Chen will be vigilant and ensure his own safety. You gentlemen are the people I trust the most, and I do not want to lose any of you."

Upon hearing the young emperor's words, the old eunuch was overwhelmed with emotion. He was deeply moved and immediately bowed his head, saying firmly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, this old servant will not fail in my duty."

After helping the old eunuch up, the emperor gave him a few more instructions before letting him leave. He then sent someone to deliver an edict to Situ Lie, ordering him to quickly draw a portrait of the "Murong family boy" and present it to the emperor. At the same time, he also ordered Eunuch Gao to summon Qinglong, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, to an audience.

Since being brought to this other world by the system, Qinglong has been working in the Embroidered Uniform Guard. The memories implanted in him by the system are from the emperor's personal decree ordering him to establish the Embroidered Uniform Guard, responsible for palace guard duties, investigation and arrest, prison interrogation, monitoring of officials in the court, and secretly listening to the martial arts world, directly under the emperor's command.

However, Qinglong only temporarily held the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard; he did not truly assume this high position.

Therefore, Qinglong harbors a deep obsession with actually taking the position of Commander-in-Chief.

Therefore, in the daily work of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Qinglong acted swiftly and decisively, and was extremely strict in his discipline. His monitoring of officials and various departments in the court was so harsh that it was almost cruel, allowing no room for the slightest oversight.

This led to officials and various departments keeping their distance from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and even the Grand Council and the Eastern and Western Military Affairs Offices were unwilling to have much contact with this organization that was directly under the emperor's command.

However, since its establishment, the core mission of the Embroidered Uniform Guard has always been to monitor the officials on behalf of the emperor, eliminate corruption, and prevent the formation of cliques and factions.

As for actions involving the martial arts world, for the time being, all that is being done is to gather information from various parties in the martial arts world, and nothing else. Even the actions are being carried out in secret, deliberately avoiding the eyes and ears of the Military Affairs Bureau and the East and West Depots.

Only in this way can the Embroidered Uniform Guard become the emperor's true invisible blade hanging over all forces, a core means of monitoring and balancing the Eastern and Western Depots and the Grand Council.

Inside the Forbidden City, the emperor still stood in front of the bookshelf, his expression calm, but his eyes were fixed intently on the book in his hands.

"Your Majesty, Qinglong, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, is waiting outside the palace for orders."

"Xuan!"

A moment later, the palace doors slowly opened, and a strong man dressed in a flying fish robe strode into the palace.

Seemingly intimidated by the imperial aura emanating from the young emperor, the man lowered his head, his gaze fixed on the ground three feet in front of him, not daring to look away, much less look directly at the emperor's body.

"Your Majesty, I, Qinglong, Acting Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, pay my respects! Long live the Emperor!"