"So, are we going to invite all the Yin and Yang Gods?" In the meeting hall of the Wei Palace, Xiao Mu looked at Wei Lai and asked with a frown.

Wei Lai nodded and stood up: "Hmm." ”

But seeing Xiao Mu frowning, he asked, "What's wrong?"

Xiao Mu shook his head and responded, "It's not inappropriate. ”

"It's just that you also know that in the early years, in order to support the snake Ao Xiu, Yan Ting slaughtered all the yin and yang gods in Ningzhou, and most of the living ones have long disappeared, and only a small number of them have been recruited by the imperial court and become gods canonized by the imperial court. ”

"And most of these guys are Yin gods, they have become the gods of Yan Ting, and the rise and fall of honor and disgrace have long been connected with Yan Ting Sheji, whether they want to or not, they can't do anything harmful to Yan Ting. ”

"I know you want to condense all the power that can be condensed in Ningzhou, but those yin gods and yang gods are either too difficult to find, or they can't help themselves, but it's a waste of manpower. ”

Di Xiu, who was standing beside Wei Lai, frowned when he heard this.

This should be the first government order issued by Wei Lai for the first time when he summoned the civil and military officials of Ningzhou.

Although it is indeed inappropriate to convene the gods from all sides, Wei Lai is still young after all, and he suddenly took over the position, and he still needs experience and adjustment in many aspects, so he can't hope that such a child can be so sophisticated and thoughtful in everything.

And in front of so many people, since this order has been given, it should be taken down, and what is inappropriate will be secretly consulted with him, and with this child's heart, as long as the stakes are clarified, he will never act arbitrarily.

But Xiao Mu disobeyed Wei Lai in the face of so many civil and military officials, which would damage Wei Lai's prestige after all.

This is by no means a person who worries about the sky, for the superior, the heart and ability are of course important, with these two, in order to make the superior, the government out of the country, there is no deviation, no sacrifice to the end. But at the same time, prestige is also extremely important, after all, it governs a state with a territory of thousands of miles and a population of millions of households, but it is difficult to cover everything on its own.

Only those who have majesty can deter the small and make the upward and downward effects.

Di Xiu felt that Xiao Mu's move was inappropriate, but he also knew that the eldest son of the Xiao family was straightforward and fast-talking, and he didn't like this bend the most, which was his advantage, but sometimes it was also his disadvantage.

He was thinking about how to resolve the embarrassment at this time, but Wei Lai's voice suddenly sounded.

"Brother Xiao, I know everything you say, but please also believe Wei Lai, I have my own reasons for doing this. ”

"However, those yin gods and yang gods hidden in Ningzhou, if they want to find them, they will indeed waste money and money, with the current situation in Ningzhou, they must not be squandered wantonly. In that case, first summon the gods who have been canonized by the imperial court to come to Ningxiao City to report their duties, issue an edict today, and arrive within tomorrow, if there is any violation, they will be exempted from the divine status. ”

Wei Lai's words were light and light, but the people around him were shocked when they heard the words, the yin god and the yang god were worshiped by the people, and most of them still had some believers, and they would inevitably arouse the people's resentment if they were exempted from the gods indiscriminately.

Everyone was shocked when they heard this, and they subconsciously wanted to speak.

But Wei Lai said: "My mind has been decided, you don't need to say more. ”

Seeing Wei Lai like this, everyone also knew that it was useless to talk too much, so they could only put away their thoughts for the time being.

Seeing that this matter was temporarily suspended, Di Xiu also knew that everyone was afraid that they would have doubts, and he did not want to dwell more on this matter, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "The next thing is about money and food." ”

"Ningzhou's silver treasury is still full, but grain and grass have always been tight, and in the past, they relied on trade with Manzhou or Guzhou to transport grain and grass. Now the relationship with Yan Ting is also clear to everyone, and it is obviously difficult to maintain. And Manzhou ......"

Speaking of this, Di Xiu glanced at Wei Lai a little helplessly.

As soon as Wei Lai returned to Ningzhou the day before yesterday, it was convenient for Tang Guan, the son of Tang Zhen, the actual master of Mangzhou, to make a bad relationship, Wei Lai forced him to hand over the military power, and this morning Di Xiu received the news that the prices of various grain depots in Manzhou were immediately doubled, although Jiang Huanshui had a good business, he could not stand such a squander, and now Ningzhou not only has to supply the grain and grass of the 200,000 Sanxiao army, but also has to deal with the grain and grass needs of the 100,000 soldiers and horses brought by Tang Guan.

With the back-and-forth, the demand for grain and grass alone has tripled.

Although he knew that this matter would definitely attract civil and military criticism, it was also a matter of great importance, and he could not hide it, and there was no way to hide it, so he could only continue to speak in a deep voice: "Today, there is news from the Quartermaster Department, saying that the price of the grain depot in Manzhou has doubled, and although there are many scholars in Ningzhou who are determined to help, and the amount of money and grain donations by today's means is also very expensive, but it is not a long-term solution after all, so I want to ask you if there is a good law." ”

When these words came out, those civil and military officials suddenly turned ugly, and they also realized the seriousness of the matter.

A man dressed as a Wenchen stepped forward and said: "After all, this matter was caused by the King of Wei's seizure of power, and the 100,000 troops are the cronies of the Tang family, even if they hold the military power, they are only in name, and they will never be loyal to the King of Wei." ”

"It's useless to have such a false name, it's better to return it to Tang Guan, otherwise the grain and grass will be cut off, and Ningzhou may collapse without a fight. ”

"Besides, now Chu Qi's attitude is unclear, what Ningzhou needs to do is to keep his light and keep his eyes open, and he should not make too many enemies. ”

That Wenchen is called Yuan Chengrang, in his early forties, and the official residence is a deacon in the state capital, of course, this is an old position, Wei Lai has ascended the throne of the king of Wei, but the old system established by Jiang Huanshui has not had time to change, and it is only temporarily implemented.

This person is also a serious person, quite capable, and what he says is not without logic.

Wei glanced at him and said, "Tang Zhen's thoughts, I haven't been in Ningzhou these days, you should see it clearly,"

"Tang Guan made several attacks in the absence of King Wei, and even mentioned the increase of troops more than once, and his intention to bully the lord was clearly revealed, and we naturally knew. Yuan Chengrang bowed and said.

However, at that time, the King of Wei was no longer in Ningzhou, so he dared to be so presumptuous. ”

"Now that the King of Wei has returned, I am united in Ningzhou, and he can't make any big waves. ”

"King Wei is a green dragon, why should he care about birds?"

Wei Lai smiled when he heard this: "You can talk very well." ”

"But do you think I just took his military power out of whim?"

Yuan Chengrang hurriedly lowered his head and said: "The king's heart is as deep as nine shadows, how dare Weichen speculate." ”

Wei Lai waved his hand helplessly, and said: "I don't have such a deep scheming, in all fairness, before seizing the power of Tang Guan's army, he never knew that Manzhou was the largest source of grain and grass in our Ningzhou. ”

When these words came out, all the civil and military officials were shocked, and their faces were strange, although most of them guessed this, they never thought that Wei Lai would admit this matter so frankly. Di Xiu on Wei Lai's side had a strange face, this King of Wei was really very different from the people he saw, and he never seemed to care about the so-called tricks of scheming, even if he had now sat in the position of King Wei, he had never shied away from his mistakes. This was the case when Pang Yin made trouble before, and now it is the same when facing Ningzhou civil and military.

"In the future, in matters related to the safety of Ningzhou, I will think twice before acting, and then I will be an official of Ningzhou when my grandfather was there, whether it is ability or virtue, I can trust it, so if there is anything wrong with Wei Lai's actions, I hope you will speak out." ”

As he spoke, Wei Lai stood up from the seat behind him and bowed to everyone with great respect.

Everyone was stunned again, and hurriedly returned the salute, shouting in their mouths: "King Shengming!"

After Wei Lai got up, the corners of his mouth suddenly raised a smile, and said: "However, Tang Guan's military power, the widow does not intend to return it to him." ”

When he said this, Wei Lai's name for himself suddenly changed, although it was a small change, but a different momentum suddenly overflowed from his body.

"You also have to remember that Ningzhou's purpose has never been to be in a corner of peace, our goal is Yanting. ”

"The 100,000 army is said to be a lot less, and it is not impossible to set up another 100,000 army in Ningzhou, but the manpower and material resources required are innumerable. The 100,000 army brought by Tang Guan is not as good as the Sanxiao Army, but it is also the elite of Manzhou, as long as it is properly trained, it is a usable army. Wei Lai said in a deep voice.

But when the civil and military officials under him heard this, their faces were strange, and Yuan Chengrang stepped forward, frowned and said, "But how can those 100,000 troops listen to the dispatch of King Wei?"

"Or is there any way for King Wei to subdue them?"

Wei Lai smiled, looked sideways at Ah Cheng on the side, and said, "There is no way for the widow, but Ah Cheng has a way." ”

Ah Cheng was stunned when she heard this, and her expression was a little stunned, but she didn't know what this matter could have to do with her.

But those civil and military officers in Ningzhou, after being slightly stunned when they saw this, all came back to their senses, seemed to think of something, and fell silent.

After a while, he asked again: "But the matter of grain and grass ......?"

Wei Lai frowned slightly, and then said in a deep voice: "Give me half a month, and I will solve this matter." ”

......

It is located ten miles outside Ningxiao City.

A girl in ragged clothes and a gray face was staggering down the path.

She had long, fiery red hair, but her hair was covered with dust, and her face was even more dusty, and she looked so embarrassed.

She seemed to have some injuries on her body, and her entire arm of her right hand was weakly drooping, just following her body, and slowly shaking—it should have been dislocated.

She thought to herself.

It had been something she hadn't experienced in years, or the word was extremely foreign to her, since no one in their place bothered her like that.

And now, she has to face such troubles.

All of this was given by that man.

She has to go back!

Don't let the other party's tricks succeed.

But now that she has lost her divine power, and the power that this body can bring is extremely limited, it is impossible for her to return to the East on her own.

The only thing she knew was that the man was extremely concerned about the mortal named Wei Lai, and only by finding him could she have the bargaining chips to threaten the other party.

Thinking like this, she gritted her teeth and endured the pain all over her body, and continued to walk.

"Flowing fire. ”

"You are the god of the East, you can. ”

She told herself, dragging her tired body and staggering forward, but after a few walks, her consciousness became blurred......

Are you going to die?

Such a thought that had never been seen before rose in her mind, and the next moment, her body fell to the ground with the tilt of her head.