In the late spring of the 20th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1592), one day, the morning glow reflected the vigorous and majestic Forbidden City Corner Tower.

In the clear light of the morning sun, four Jinyiwei in flying fish suits hurriedly towards Wanxuan Pavilion in the middle of Xuanchengmen Street located on the southeast side of the Forbidden City.

As the largest antique shop in the capital at that time, Wanxuange could be said to have a prosperous business.

The shopkeeper of Wanxuan Pavilion was named Wan, named Baopu, and his ancestral home is Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Wanxuan Pavilion is a cultural relics and antique shop that Wanjia has operated for several generations. When Wanbaopu was 30 years old, his father passed away and he officially became the head of Wanxuan Pavilion. Because of his intelligence and studious since childhood, and his grandfather and father were careful to teach, Wanbaopu became a little famous in the antique industry in the capital city at a young age. After taking charge of Wanxuan Pavilion, after years of experience, Wanbaopu quickly became the leader in the cultural relics appreciation industry in the capital city.

"Dong, dong, dong" Before the official opening hours were officially opened, Shunxi, a friend who ran the hall in Wanxuan Pavilion, was awakened by a hurried knock on the door.

"Here, come, this early morning, I won't let you sleep well!" Shunxi hurriedly put on his clothes and ran to open the door.

"Before the business is open...Oh, four officials, this early morning...this is this..." Shunxi muttered constantly, but as soon as he opened the store, he saw four people wearing flying fish suits standing outside the door, three of whom had embroidered swords hanging around his waist. He was immediately shocked to be a little incoherent. He had been doing business in this prosperous capital for many years, and he still knew some things about the government. The flying fish suits on these four officials made Shunxi immediately understand the identity of the visitor.

Ming Dynasty Jinyiwei! This is a group of plague gods. No matter who provokes this group of people, it is probably not a good ending.

"Call your shopkeepers out." One of the four Jinyiwei said to Shunxi. Although the tone was plain and gentle, it exuded an invisible majesty and strength.

"Oh... OK, okay, the four officials are welcome to sit down first!" Shunxi was shocked by this invisible force, so he quickly ran to the inner hall to inform the owner.

After a while, the shopkeeper Wan Baopu ran out of the inner room while wearing the buttons of the blue coat.

"I wonder if the four adults came to the shop early in the morning and were welcomed by mistake. I hope to forgive me!" Wan Baopu hurried over and saluted.

"Are you the shopkeeper Wan of Wanxuan Pavilion?" The middle-aged man among the four, wearing golden flying fish suits and not wearing embroidered spring swords, asked Wan Baopu.

"It's just below!" Wan Baopu looked respectfully at the person who was asking him.

The middle-aged man who asked Wanbao was Luo Shiyin, the famous commander of the Ming Jinyiwei. When he saw fine beads of sweat oozing out from Wan Baopu's face, he said in a gentle tone: "Shopkeeper Wan, don't panic. I'm asking for something for you this time. I hope that Storekeeper Wan can give you advice."

After hearing Luo Shiyin's words, an Jinyiwei accompanied him immediately put a long red sandalwood box in his arms on a rectangular table in the hall.

"This is a Qinglong Yanyue Sword rewarded by the emperor. Please help Manager Wan take a closer look." Luo Shiyin walked to the side of the case and pointed to the red sandalwood box and said to Wan Baopu.

"Since it is an imperial gift from the emperor, why do you need to identify it? Do you still doubt the authenticity of the imperial gift? This person who looks extraordinary will never be so stupid, right?" Wan Baopu was full of doubts. He was puzzled for a moment. He couldn't figure out the purpose of the other party asking him to identify the thing in front of him.

Wan Baopu didn't dare to ask too much. He carefully opened the box, uncovered a layer of golden satin wrapped inside, and presented a Qinglong Yanyue sword with a cold light to him. He turned around and took a magnifying glass from the Eight Immortals table by the wall, carefully looked at the sword in the box up and down, and then said: "Yes, this is a real Qinglong Yanyue sword. Judging from the material, shape, and craftsmanship of the knife, this knife is the best among the swords. Look, this knife

The head of the knife is broad and long, shaped like a half-string moon, with a blade on the back, a piercing hole on the blade, a dragon-shaped swallowing mouth at the connection between the head and the handle, and a horn at the end of the long pole. The dragon-shaped auspicious beast at the swallowing mouth is Yazi, one of the legendary nine sons of the dragon. According to legend, this Yazi is the ninth son of the dragon. Because it is strong, brave and good at fighting, he is bloodthirsty, and always holds a sword on his mouth and looks at him with anger. People carve it into the swallowing mouth of swords, swords, maces, hammers, guns and other weapons to increase the deterrence of the weapon itself..."

"Then is it the Qinglong Yanyue Sword used by Guan Yu during the Three Kingdoms period?" Luo Shiyin interrupted Wan Baopu's speech.

"No. No, it should be said that it is absolutely impossible!" Wan Baopu's tone was firm.

"How do you say this?" Luo Shiyin didn't understand what Wan Baopu said.

"We don't talk about whether there is Guan Yu in history. Even if there is one, he would not be able to use weapons like the Qinglong Yanyue Sword. Most industry insiders know that the Qinglong Yanyue Sword first appeared in the Northern Song Dynasty, and this sword was too bulky and expensive to manufacture, and was not popular on the battlefield. It was more used for martial arts, arrays and practices to show military power. Sometimes it also became a ceremonial weapon for the palace guards and Lubu. There was no such weapon during the Three Kingdoms period. The reason why people from later generations of Romance paired the Qinglong Yanyue Sword with Guan Yu was just to beautify Guan Yu's image and increase Guan Yu's prestige." Wan Baopu further explained.

"Shopkeeper Wan, thank you. I'm really enlightened by listening to your words! Hahaha..." Luo Shiyin couldn't help but be overjoyed after listening to Wan Baopu's explanation. All the doubts before coming here were resolved one by one with Wan Baopu's words. It seems that what he gained during this trip was not just to learn that this knife was not the knife used by Guan Yu.

The reason why Luo Shiyin came to Wanxuan Pavilion early in the morning to find out the truth about the Qinglong Yanyue Sword was due to the sudden summoning of Emperor Shenzong last night.

Emperor Shenzong had not been in court for many years, and he usually summoned ministers in the harem during the day. This evening, something unusual must have happened. Luo Shiyin carefully walked into the Qianqing Palace where Emperor Shenzong was located under the guidance of the eunuch.

"Long live my emperor with Luo Shixian!" Luo Shixian performed the rituals of the emperor to Emperor Shenzong.

"Luo Qing flat." Shenzong was sitting on a vermilion chair reading a book. When he saw Luo Shixian kneeling down, he put down the scroll in his hand and signaled Luo Shixian to get up.

"Long live thanks!" Luo Shiyin stood up and stood beside him with his hands down.

Shen Zong waved his hand to the eunuch standing beside him, and the eunuch hurriedly withdrew from the palace gate tactfully.

"Luoqing, I have summoned you to the palace late at night, and there is something to ask for it." Shenzong was straight to the point.

"Please speak, Master." Luo Shiyin listened with stern attention.

"A few months ago, Japanese Japanese pirates invaded Korea, our vassal state of Ming Dynasty, and the eight lands of North Korea were almost lost. The day before yesterday, the King of Korea sent envoys to ask for help from our Ming Dynasty. The ministers in the court had different opinions on whether to send troops to rescue him and argued endlessly. I wonder what Luo Qing thinks about this?"

"I report to the Lord, I think I should send troops to rescue you."

"Oh, tell me."

"Then Korea is not only a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, but also a friendly country with water. As a sect leader, if the vassal state is in trouble, he should help him with his own feelings and reason. Besides, if the Japanese pirates occupy the entire territory of Korea, they will definitely lose their lips and teeth, and our Ming Dynasty may also suffer."

"What Luo You said is exactly what I want. I have thought about it over and over again and decided to send troops to North Korea soon."

"Long live the holy light!"

"In order to ensure that our Ming Dynasty's heroic army will win, I decided to let you quickly select our Ming Dynasty Jinyiwei elites before our Ming army sends troops, sneak into North Korea secretly, spy on enemy intelligence, and provide help to our Ming Dynasty follow-up troops. I wonder what Luo Qing wants?"

"I am willing to go by the order!"

"I know very well that this trip will be extremely dangerous. In theory, you should not be allowed to take action personally. But this action is related to the majesty of our Ming Dynasty and the stability of our country. After much thought, I decided to let you take action personally."

"In order to ensure that our Ming Dynasty is forever, I will promote the power of the emperor and the dragon. Even if I go through fire and water, I will not refuse."

"I am very pleased that Luo You are able to say this. I will ask if you have any difficulties."

"I have something to ask for."

"Luo Qing, please speak."

"I have a thousand households under me. Shi Lang. Last year, I was imprisoned in the prison of the court because I was secretly releasing important criminals in the court during the investigation and handling of the case. I am now detained in the prison of Dongchang. This person is nicknamed "Iron-armed God Ape" and has super climbing ability. There are many mountains and steep in the territory of Korea. If this person is followed, I will definitely be able to fulfill my mission and complete the trust of the emperor. The Dongchang is under Lord Zhang's jurisdiction. I beg the emperor... to mediate from it, release Shi Lang from prison, so that he can make meritorious service and serve the country." Luo Shiyin wanted to say, "I beg the emperor to issue an order to release the people." However, the Jinyiwei and Dongchang were both subordinates of the emperor at that time, although they were under the emperor's subordinates, Luo Shiyin wanted to say, "I beg the emperor to issue an order to release the people."

The inspection and arresting agency was full of conflicts between the two, and the two sides fought openly and secretly for the emperor's favor. According to Luo Shiyin's understanding of the East Factory Admiral Zhang Qinwei, even if there was an emperor's imperial edict, this Eunuch Zhang, who was good at making trouble, would find a reason to refuse to let others go. If that were the case, Shi Lang might be in danger. In desperation, Luo Shiyin used the word "mixed". But as soon as he said that, he felt that the words were inappropriate. After all, the emperor was not a third party with equal status with both parties who were "mixed". Luo Shiyin raised his eyes nervously and observed the reaction of the Shenzong.

There was no change in Shenzong's face. He stared at Luo Shiyin quietly for a while, as if he was thinking about something.

"Luoqing comes with me." Shenzong stood up from the chair and walked to a wooden frame inside. Luo Shiyin hurriedly followed him.

The wooden shelves are filled with various rare antique cultural relics. Shenzong likes to collect such objects, and Luo Shiyin knows that it is known.

"Inside this box is a Qinglong Yanyue Sword, which Zhang Qing presented to me some time ago. At that time, he told me that this knife was a knife used by Guan Yun in the Three Kingdoms period. I will reward you with this knife. As long as you take this knife to Dongchang to pass on my oral order, Zhang Qing will release him." Emperor Shenzong pointed to a red sandalwood box on the shelf and said to Luo Shixian.

"Thank you, Lord, Longyou!" Luo Shiyin hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed.

"Luo Qing is flat, you must use this knife." Shenzong signaled Luo Shixian to get up. Then, he looked at Luo Shixian and patted the wooden box with his hands meaningfully.

Luo Shiyin thanked him, but he didn't understand why the emperor gave him a sword presented by Zhang Qinwei, the admiral of the East Factory. It was to show Zhang Qinwei the status of the Jinyiwei in the emperor's heart, so that the admiral of the East Factory had to release Shi Lang? It was impossible! Because this would make the father-in-law jealous and things would be difficult to deal with.

Is there any secret hidden in this treasure sword that can only be understood and cannot be expressed? Luo Shiyin, on the way back to the Jinyiwei commander's yamen with the treasure sword, thought about the meaningful eyes of the Divine Sect just now, and was puzzled. He decided to find a famous cultural relics and antique shop early tomorrow morning to take a look at the imperially-given Qinglong Yanyue Sword.

The words of Wan Baopu from Wan Xuan Pavilion's shopkeeper made Luo Shiyin suddenly realize. He finally understood the good intentions of Emperor Shenzong to give him the sword. "It's really that everything is in silence, and everything is in control! No matter how he and the admiral of the East Factory Zhang Qinwei fought, they were always controlled in the palm of the Buddha of the Tathagata..." Luo Shiyin thought to himself.
Chapter completed!