The group of people from the southeast crossed most of Tianfeng City and arrived at their destination, the Southeast Hall.

The southeast hall covers an area of quite large, with an area of 100 acres and hundreds of buildings.

The director of the Southeast Hall had already made arrangements, and finally waited for the two participating teams. Merchants from the seven southeastern provinces who came to Kyoto and tourists who came to watch the game came out to greet them. Ding Yi saw a lot of old faces here, including the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce that he had dealt with before, the president Tong Wu, and the representatives of various families in Jiyun City, all of whom came here to cheer for Ding Yi and them. This time there were also Ding Yi's father-in-law Xu Rongfa and Yuan Zhen's parents, which made Ding Yi very happy.

The families of the other members of their team also had relatives coming over. Everyone came forward to say hello. However, to say that the group with the largest number of relatives and friends is still Ding Yi's car club.

The largest informal organization in the southeast, the Riders Club has more than 5,000 people coming to the capital this time, and these are Ding Yi's most loyal supporters.

Ding Yi is the most high-profile guest of the Southeast Association. All the people wished Ding Yi good results in the field. Ding Yi and the others were not only happy, but also felt a trace of pressure.

The director of the Southeast Hall is Lin Xian, a leading businessman in Nanping, who is very good in the capital, in addition to the Southeast Hall, there are several industries. He had already collected the information of the teams of various colleges and universities that participated in the Mainland Qinglian Tournament this time, and at the same time reserved the best rooms for the two college teams from the southeast.

However, his judgment was still wrong, and he separated the courtyards where the two colleges lived relatively far apart. After all, in the Fang Cun Mountain Competition, the two academies were not very happy with each other, he didn't expect that the two academies had already facilitated reconciliation for the Qinglian Championship this time, and they had already secretly united.

Wang Qiping They were very strict-mouthed, they naturally would not come to Kyoto, so they released the rumor that they were going to win the cup this time, and everyone in the team issued a gag order, and everyone knew the importance of secrecy.

The people of the car club, although they have fanatical confidence in Ding Yi, but with the background of the Xuanzang Academy, they don't expect Ding Yi and them to win the cup in the end. They still don't know that Ding Yi is representing Zhongshan College this time and going to the Qinglian Competition.

It's only three days away, and there's still a lot to do. Qiu Fengwei and Minghui each led their teams, deliberately staggered the time, and went to Desheng Building to sign up.

Ding Yi and Long Yan participated in the competition on behalf of Zhongshan College this time, and Ding Yi's situation was a little better, after all, his title of visiting professor was recognized half a year ago, and it was filed with the Southeast Education Department. Long Yan temporarily changed schools, and there may be a little trouble. However, Ding Yi still underestimated the ability of Zhongshan Academy, and two middle-aged people were added to the team they went to sign up for halfway.

After introduction, these two are both congressmen from the southeast. Obviously, Zhongshan College has already made careful arrangements.

The two councilors, one is Pei Hongli from the Qingyun faction, and the other is Quan Meng from the Heaven and Earth Alliance. The two councillors were very kind to the teenagers and made many kind words of encouragement.

Quan Meng, a member of the Heaven and Earth Alliance, is an alumnus of Zhongshan College, and he is responsible for the specific matters of the registration of Zhongshan College. The seven southeastern provinces are worthy of being the stronghold of the conservatives of the empire, and they are unusually united in various affairs in the southeast, and they have a great say in all levels.

The registration process was very smooth, but when verifying the qualifications, Ding Yi encountered a little trouble, the conditions in Kyoto are very good, and the equipment and facilities are of the highest level. However, in the face of Ding Yi's thousands of qualifications, the staff was still dumbfounded.

There are two or three hundred kinds of explicit qualifications tested by Ding Yi, of which there are 47 kinds of more prominent ones, and there are 20 kinds of qualifications that are 'up to standard'.

The staff who verified the qualifications had never seen a teenager like Ding Yi, who was in a mess, to be selected for the Qinglian Competition.

However, Ding Yi has experienced this kind of scene several times, and he has long been mentally prepared. Minghui, who accompanied him, was dumbfounded. Even so, Minghui still asked the staff if there was any question about the qualifications of the puppetry.

The staff told Minghui that this qualification did not exist at all, and this result made Minghui not very satisfied.

Based on Ding Yi's various qualifications, as well as the value of spiritual power, the laboratory gave Ding Yi an inferior evaluation result. This should be the worst evaluation among all the players who participated in the Blue Lotus Competition.

However, Minghui was not discouraged, after seeing Ding Yi's performance, Minghui now didn't pay attention to this so-called qualification verification at all. He also kept comforting Ding Yi and not going to his heart. Because of a staff member's sentence 'This kind of qualification also dares to participate in the Qinglian Competition!' is still quite hurtful.

Ding Yi had been mentally prepared for a long time, and this kind of language could not harm him.

As everyone returned to the Southeast Hall, there was already a young officer here, who had been waiting for them for almost an hour.

"Who among you is Ding Yi?" the officer asked.

Minghui stepped forward and asked, "May I ask what you are looking for Ding Yi?"

The officer said: "There is no comment, this is an order from the military department." ”

Minghui was a little anxious, and Wang Qiping gave him a look not to act rashly. Minghui reluctantly let the students after his birth.

Ding Yi pushed away Yuan Zhen who was blocking him and stood up, he actually still had points in his heart, this was obviously Zong Xiao calling him. He said to the crowd: "Everyone, don't be impatient, I'll go and go back." In the puzzled eyes of everyone, Ding Yi left the Southeast Hall with the officer.

The officer came on horseback, and Ding Yi was carried on a horse by the officer and sat in front of the officer.

The officer was unsmiling, apparently well trained. Ding Yi didn't bother him, and the two rode a military horse together and silently walked towards the capital.

Ding Yi was completely unfamiliar with the path of the capital, so he let this officer lead him all the way. After walking for more than an hour, the officer took Ding Yi to a high-walled compound with the eye-catching 'garrison' written on it, and there were people checking the pass all the way.

There was another person on the side of the courtyard to take over, and the officer who brought Ding Yi over jumped off the horse, and helped Ding Yi down to the ground, and then went through the handover procedures for the officer who came to hand over, and finally gave a military salute and turned to leave.

The officer who handed over was a young man, with a white face and beard, and at first glance it was not very conspicuous, but on closer inspection, this person still had some characteristics. This person is definitely not handsome, and his appearance is ordinary, but there is a kind of evil spirit between his eyebrows. Ding Yi thinks that this person must be a soldier who has been on the battlefield and killed people.

"My name is Zong Tian, Senior Brother Ding, please come with me. He didn't wait for Ding Yi to salute him, turned around and walked towards the courtyard.

It turned out that this was Zong Xiao's son, and Ding Yi hurriedly followed.

The courtyard where Zong Xiao lived, seven in and seven out, Zong Xiao's family was not many, and here in the capital, he left his second son Zong Tian by his side.

Zong Tian took Ding Yi through the hall and alleys, passing through a lot of houses, Ding Yi knew that Zong Xiao was now deprived of his rights, and he was almost under house arrest at home, but he didn't expect that there were still many Shizuo and staff members still working here. Obviously, Zong Xiao is ostensibly idle at home, but in fact he still has considerable power. It's just that he has changed from a commanding role to a senior staff member who analyzes and influences decision-makers behind the scenes.

Zong Xiao was playing a game with an elderly man with white hair in the courtyard, and Mu Haoran served by their side. Zong Tian brought the people and left on his own.

Ding Yi was about to step forward to say hello, Mu Haoran waved his hand, and Ding Yi had no choice but to give up. But he couldn't stand stupidly, he saw Mu Haoran making tea, and hurriedly stepped forward to help.

Ding Yi's tea-making skills were taught by Mu Haoran, Mu Haoran smiled slightly, and did not stop it.

Zong Xiao and the elder played Go, Ding Yi knew a little bit, his time was full, and he didn't have time to learn the skills of these nobles, but he had a strong association, and he couldn't plan to fight, but he could use his association to deduce this final battle. Zong Xiao has been thinking about this move for a long time, and he has not been able to solve this exquisite killing game, because there are seventeen or eighteen life and death calamities in it, and it is also related to whether the big dragon in the middle of the belly will be surrounded and annihilated.

In just a few minutes, Ding Yi made thousands of deductions in his mind.

Ding Yi has deduced it, and this game of chess is a fierce chess. On the surface, Zong Xiao still has the strength to fight, and there is still a breath, but in fact, in this game of chess, Zong Xiao is no longer able to return to the sky.

Seeing that Zong Xiao was still thinking hard, Ding Yi couldn't help but sigh softly.

The elder on the opposite side had been secretly observing Ding Yi when he stepped into this courtyard, and when he saw Ding Yi sighing lightly, he couldn't help but say, "Young man, do you understand this game of chess?"

Ding Yi didn't dare to answer, he peeked at Zong Xiao.

Zong Xiao said: "Xiaoyi, you just have to say it." ”

Only then did Ding Yi answer truthfully: "Grandmaster, please forgive the kid for being speechless, this exquisite killing game, the general trend has been achieved, and there is no way to return to the sky, grandmaster, this game of chess...... You're afraid you've already lost this game. ”

Zong Xiao didn't make a sound, and secretly deduced again, and finally pushed the table to admit defeat.

Zong Xiao stood up and introduced to the elder with white hair: "Immortal Chief, this is the junior apprentice Ding Yi, Ding Yi is the National Teacher Daoyuan Immortal Chief. ”

Ding Yi hurriedly stepped forward to salute, and the Daoyuan National Master stared at Ding Yi with a smile, and said for a while: "Ah Xiao, your disciple is really not simple, he has all five elements, and he is really not ordinary." You are not the opponent of the old man in this game of chess, but this depends on the eyesight of the person, the old man also obeys you, and you go to the southeast to pick up these two children are extraordinary. ”

Zong Xiao hurriedly said: "Immortal Chang praised, Xiao Yi, this kid, has been studying in the academy, and he hasn't been with me for a few days, he has talent, but he is very stubborn, and he has to think about it carefully." ”

Daoyuan smiled and said, "Ah Xiao, you forbearance and sacrifice for the empire, the military department will not not remember." These days, you have done a good job, although you are a little unfree, but you can put down the mustard and continue to serve the country, you have done all this, everyone has seen it, although you can rest assured, your recovery is only a matter of time. You are both tall feet, both are manufacturable materials, Xiao Yi is young, or the stage of learning, it will be temporarily trained by you, Haoran, this child's knowledge, experience is the best choice, it is the age of meritorious service, you recommend materials to the country, this is the best, the military department will have its own considerations, you can rest assured. ”

Zong Xiao was overjoyed, Mu Haoran and Ding Yi hurriedly saluted Dao Yuan again, Dao Yuan waved his hand and said: " Ding Yi, what you did in the southeast, I have already heard your senior brother tell it, it is worthy of the pride of the southeast, hehe, but there is a degree of problem here, you must take care of it, you want to let the puppet system carry forward, this is no problem, but you must know one thing, you can control all interest groups, but you can't be coerced and used by them, the puppet technique is not as good as the ordinary Daomen, if you don't master this degree, it will be infinitely harmful. ”

Only then did Ding Yi know that this national teacher was clear about his situation, and he couldn't help but be a little nervous.

Daoyuan said again: "Equip the horse with a chew for my use, and you have to worry more about Ah Xiao." Xiao Yi, you are still young, there is still a long road to go in life, we are all optimistic about your future, I heard that this time you are here to participate in the Qinglian Competition, when the time comes, the old man will come to the scene, watch your game, work hard, young man. ”

Ding Yi Zongxiao hurriedly thanked him.

Daoyuan nodded, refused Zong Xiao's escort, and left by himself.

Ding Yi had mixed thoughts in his heart, he never expected that this national teacher would be so attentive to this part. 'Equip the horse with a chew' is a pun intended.

This not only means that the empire will increase its control over various workshops, factories, and research institutes from now on, but also promulgate a series of laws and regulations, from raw materials to production and sales supervision, and this sentence is also Daoyuan's warning to Zongxiao.

This chew is also to be brought to Ding Yi, if Ding Yi is obedient, everything is easy to say, if he is disobedient, it will be a promising end.

Zong Xiao didn't care about Ding Yi's participation in the Blue Lotus Competition, he was a person who didn't like to be in the limelight, and he did the same for his disciples, but since Dao Yuan was interested in Ding Yi, he couldn't let his disciples hide his abilities.

Zong Xiao had nothing to do and was relieved of his duties, just analyzing intelligence for the military department and being a staff officer, which was too small for Zong Xiao.

Although Dao Yuan said that his recovery would take a while, but he was a smart person, how could he not hear the sound outside the strings of these words.

His son is only a middle-aged person, and among his several disciples, his favorites are the two disciples he accepted in the southeast last year.

In the southwest turmoil, he had to make such a choice, fortunately, the military department did not cross the river and demolish the bridge, today Daoyuan can be said to have officially agreed to his request, paving a sunny avenue for Mu Haoran.

Looking at these two disciples, Zong Xiao rarely showed a smile.

The distribution of power in the empire is very complicated, and cultivators are not pure cultivators. In fact, after understanding this power structure of the Empire, cultivators are more enthusiastic about this kind of game of power than mortals. Whether it is a sect or a region, the intrigue and intrigue between each other have never stopped. Because having the right means that there are resources for cultivating the truth, and having the right means that the Dao is flourishing and can get a greater right to speak.

Zong Xiao hadn't seen Ding Yi for more than half a year, and he was very satisfied with seeing that Ding Yi had made great progress in terms of physical fitness, spiritual power, and qualifications.

Ding Yi and Mu Haoran accompanied him to talk about some topics about the application of puppet machinery. This is a request made by Daoyuan before leaving, and it is indispensable for Zong Xiao to perfect it. Ding Yi did his best to express some of his opinions and opinions, Zong Xiao and Mu Haoran listened carefully, and the three of them discussed with each other from time to time, and the afternoon passed in a blink of an eye.

Zong Xiao is a special status, it is inconvenient to leave them here at night, he ordered Zong Tian to send them out of the mansion, Mu Haoran brought his own carriage, and he personally sent Ding Yi back to the Southeast Hall.