The new cherry blossoms have been growing on the side of the straight avenue, the green trees stand up like sentinels standing guard, and the early-blooming cherry blossoms are like snowflakes hanging over the avenue, fluttering like snowflakes.

"My lord," said to Shirakawa with a smile as the Kawagaoka Immigration Officer, who was sitting across from Shirakawa, pointing to the hibiscus sign on the towering castle head, "Xiaguan is honored to introduce you to the Kawahika Castle ahead. ”

Casting his gaze at the dark brown bricks and imagining the wind and rain they had experienced over the millennium, Shirakawa approving: "It is worthy of the historical city, and it really lives up to its name." ”

After entering the border of the Lin family, Bai Chuan and his party immediately identified themselves to the officials of Heqiu, hoping to meet the leader of Heqiu. The Kawakagaoka government reacted quickly and sent officials to receive Shirakawa, introducing Shirakawa to a lot of the customs and customs of the kawakatsu along the way, and Shirakawa and his subordinates felt that it was an eye-opener.

At the city gate, the convoy stopped, and the guards all reported: "My lord, the family's affairs officer in Heqiu is waiting for you at the city gate, and he wants to see you." ”

"Officer? Why did he come to pick me up? Shirakawa was surprised. She looked at the ushering officer on the other side, who looked equally surprised: "Excuse me, is there such a rule in Heqiu, where all the Zichuan family officials who enter the country are received?" ”

The ushers coughed: "There are no such rules in my country. ”

"Oh." Shirakawa sighed, at this moment, she had vaguely guessed the reason.

Although they didn't know each other, the other party was a high-ranking diplomat of the family after all, and it was rude to come to visit him and turn him away. Shirakawa got out of the car and saw several people standing at the gate of the city from a distance, and a stout man with a red face was striding towards him. From his dark blue officer's uniform and the gold star on his shoulders. Shirakawa knows. This is a red-clothed flag book of the same rank as himself.

The two approached, and Bai Chuan gave him a military salute first: "Xia Guan is Bai Chuan of the Far Eastern Army, salute you." ”

"Shirakawa Red Flag Book? I'm Roach, the family's chief of affairs in Riverhills. We've got you covered! ”

Shirakawa frowned. As an officer of the same rank, the other party neither returned the salute nor greeted him, and his rude reply implied a sense of condescending command. It made her uncomfortable. In the Far East, she is a figure above 10,000 people under one person, even the Far East King Zichuan Xiu is intimate and respectful to her, who dares to be so rude to her.

She also had a cold face: "If your official has anything, please tell me quickly." This official is also very busy, and he doesn't have time to chat with people casually and grind his teeth - especially with those who don't know how to be polite! ”

Luo Qi was stunned: "Bai Chuan Hongyi, you and I are on the same level." I don't have to bow to you. Why do you say that this official does not understand etiquette? ”

"I am a nobleman personally appointed by His Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief, and I am a baron! Are you also a nobleman? Higher class than baron? ”

Officer Roach was speechless for a moment, and several people who came with him looked at each other. Only then did they remember that Shirakawa was not a simple general. And he was also a fief baron by the chief himself, and he was a nobleman. And Roach, although he was on the same level in the military rank, was still a civilian. So when he saw Shirakawa, he should have to bow.

Commissioner Roach blushed. He bowed to Shirakawa very reluctantly, and the people behind him also bowed.

Shirakawa sneered and accepted the salute, with indescribable pleasure. When I was canonized by the Commander-in-Chief, I didn't expect to be able to use it on such an occasion.

After the two sides finished their courtesies, when they spoke again, Luo Qi no longer had the arrogance just now, and he seemed to be much more cautious in his speech: "Lord Shirakawa, we are here this time mainly for one thing. ”

"What's the matter, you can tell me."

"You know, the family embassy in Heqiu is a special agency for the family and Heqiu to handle foreign affairs."

Shirakawa was silent, looked at the officer, and motioned for him to continue.

"In other words, all official affairs between the family and Heqiu are handled through our embassy - this is the family's rule."

"Hmm."

"Lord Shirakawa, you are an active officer of the family. We want to know, what is the purpose of your coming to the riverhill? What do you want to do? Hope you can give us an answer. ”

Bai Chuan raised his eyebrows and said coldly: "Your Excellency, is this question for you to ask, or is it for your family to ask you?" ”

Commissioner Roach clearly hesitated for a moment, and then said, "This is what this officer wants to ask." ”

"Well, I can also reply to you: this official is subordinate to the Far Eastern Military Region, and the direct superior of this official is Lord Xiuchuan, the commander of the Far Eastern Military Region and the Far Eastern Military Region, and this official is only responsible to Lord Xiuchuan, Lord Luo Minghai, the president, and His Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief, and is not subject to the jurisdiction of the embassy, and this official has no obligation to answer your questions - that's it!"

The muscles on Officer Roach's face twitched, and his eyelids jumped. Only then did he know that the reputation of the woman in front of him for being shrewd and capable was really not fake. At the beginning, I wanted to overwhelm her in momentum and give her a dismount, but I didn't expect that the person who couldn't get off the stage was herself. This woman is really hard to mess with, no wonder she can become the number one general under Zichuan Xiu as a woman.

In fact, both sides knew that it was impossible for the family's affairs officer stationed in Riverhill to come and intercept a red-clothed bannerman to interrogate the purpose of coming to Riverhill. He could only do so at the behest of the family's higher-backs. Zichuan Shenxing wanted to figure out why Zichuan Xiu's number one subordinate suddenly ran away to the Lin family? What purpose does she have?

But now the relationship between the Far East and the family is very delicate, and the affairs officer of Luo Qi will never dare to say: "It was His Highness the Commander-in-Chief who ordered me to ask you!" If he said that, it would be tantamount to tearing through the hypocritical veil of peace and friendship between the Far East and his family, and Shirakawa saw this and dared to push him back with such righteousness and awe, and he didn't pay any attention to it.

"Your Excellency, I'm busy. If nothing else, then I'm going to quit. ”

Shirakawa said, turning and walking towards his carriage. She didn't walk a few steps when suddenly Luo Qi's voice came from behind her: "Lord Shirakawa, remember, you are an officer of the family!" Are you really obstinate on doing this without thinking about the consequences? ”

Shirakawa turned around and looked back at him firmly and calmly: "Excuse me." What are the consequences? ”

Roach's face was gloomy. He pursed his lips and refused to make a sound.

Glancing at the men who were also gloomy behind Luo Qi, Bai Chuan smiled: "Everyone, retire for the time being." ”

The carriage started again, visible through the cracks in the closed windows. Roach and the men stood there watching the carriage move. Excitedly arguing about something. The car went farther and farther, so their figures became smaller and smaller, and finally became a few small invisible black dots.

Shirakawa exhaled deeply and closed his eyes. Her mood is far less calm than it appears on the outside.

A voice kept ringing in her ears: "Remember, you are a family officer!" Family Officer!! Family Officers!! ”

Why is it shaking? Why hesitate? I have chosen to embark on a dangerous path. Everywhere is overgrown with thorns, poisonous snakes and wild beasts, everywhere there are cliffs, and they can fall into the abyss at any moment—all because he is with him on this road!

Since the day he swore an oath to him, his fate had been entrusted to him. Entrusted to that amazing man.

It was not only himself who entrusted his fate, but the entire Far Eastern Army. They were all drawn together by his strength. It is precisely because of this person that the collective of the Far Eastern Army will be full of vigor and vigor and thriving.

Humans believe that he is the most determined and excellent general to resist the demons, and a hero who defends humanity; The orcs believed that he was the King of Light sent by Heaven to save them; Even the Demon Clan believes that he is the emperor entrusted by the Great Demon God with the important task of the kingdom!

How can there be such a person in the world?

Shirakawa shook his head and smiled bitterly, although he was his closest subordinate, even he couldn't figure out what kind of person he was.

She said apologetically to the Heqiu immigration officer beside her, "I'm sorry, I just made you laugh." ”

The ushering officer had a professional and kind smile on his face: "Speaking of which, we still have poor reception, which makes people disturb your Yaxing." He has been instructed to assist you during your stay in Heqiu. If there's anything you can do to help, feel free to ask – of course, if you have someone you don't want to see, we can say no to that for you. ”

"Thank you, Your Excellency, and thank you to the Lin family government for your hospitality. It's just that I want to ask for a meeting with the person in charge of commercial affairs in your country, but I don't know when I can arrange it? ”

"Your subordinate has already reported that your request has been raised, and our government attaches great importance to this matter, and I believe that there will be a reply soon. Lord Shirakawa, you've traveled thousands of miles to get tired. Our state-owned State Guest House is dedicated to receiving distinguished guests. Although the conditions are simple, the environment is quite quiet. If you don't like it, you can stay there, okay? ”

"Whatever the guest wants, then I'll bother."

The people of Riverhill speak modestly. The "shabby" state guest house in the mouth of the usher is so splendid that it is not much different from the palace, especially when he sees that there are rockeries and fountains in the living room of the large room, Bai Chuan's eyes are straight!

Normally, Shirakawa would fall asleep lying down in a tent in the barren mountains and wilderness, but this time he tossed and turned on the soft silk mattress, and he lost sleep for most of the night, and fell asleep vaguely when it was almost dawn.

The next morning, the waiter brought breakfast, wine, bread, cheese, raisins, cakes, caviar, milk, steak, more than a dozen kinds of food to fill the table, and the waiter kept apologizing: "I don't know what flavor the guests like?" Because I didn't prepare in advance, I was in a hurry today, and the dishes were simpler, so you forgive the frugal Shirakawa who had to sigh constantly. Seeing this scene, Shirakawa, who was accustomed to the frugal atmosphere of the Far East, could only sigh constantly.

After the meal, yesterday's receptionist reappeared and took Shirakawa out in a carriage.

The carriage passed through the green avenue, passed by the square of the fountain, and looked out of the car window, the clean and beautiful street was full of tourists, the red men and green women immersed in happiness. Seeing the people with peaceful and serene smiles on their faces, Shirakawa fell into deep thought. She admired the elegance and opulence of the city, but her heart was full of hope: this time she came to Riverhill in the hope of success. One day, we will have such a rich and beautiful city in the Far East!

The group went directly to the official residence of the Presbyterian Church in Riverhill, which was located on the green avenue in the center of the city, which was a continuous area of officials. At the entrance of Guan Xing, there is a conspicuous golden hibiscus symbol, indicating that this is the official domain of the Lin family. From the perspective of a professional like Shirakawa. Such an important place. The guards don't appear to be tight. As far as she could see, she saw only a few riverhill policemen in white autumn clothes standing guard.

"Lord Shirakawa, this is Elder Lin Rui's mansion."

"Oh!" Yesterday, I had seen the luxury of the Lin Family Guest House, and Bai Chuan was slightly disappointed. The official residence of the chief elder of the Lin family is very ordinary in appearance. Got out of the carriage. She was still watching from side to side. Suddenly, I heard a clear voice say: "Your guest is coming from afar, and you are not welcome!" ”

She followed the prestige, only to feel that her eyes lit up: a handsome man stood by the door and greeted her with a smile. He was about forty years old, with a handsome face that was almost perfect, and a pair of deep, piercing eyes beneath his beautiful sword eyebrows. Frost-dyed sideburns, well-proportioned, crisp uniform as if it were attached to him. He stood there, smiling. The smile is indescribably elegant, the indescribable gentleness, and even the crow's feet at the corners of the eyes are so beautiful.

Handsome appearance, coupled with wisdom and experience accumulated over a long period of time. Exuding the strength of a mature man, the man in front of him is a dream lover who can intoxicate any woman. In an instant, Bai Chuan turned red and lost his mind.

The receiver reminded in a timely manner: "Lord Shirakawa, this is the chief elder of our country, Lord Lin Rui. He personally awaits you. ”

Bai Chuan took a step forward and shook Lin Rui's outstretched hand: "Elder, the next official is Bai Chuan, the red-clothed banner of the Far Eastern Army, greetings to you!" It's really rude, I asked you to wait for me, and the officials were terrified. ”

Lin Rui smiled and shook Bai Chuan's hand vigorously: "I am the one who should say that I am rude." According to my friendship with Lord Hidekawa, Shirakawa, you have come all the way to our country, and I have not been able to catch the wind, which is already very unexpected. I should have come to visit you in person today, but as a person, I used to have to make an appointment and have a guard of honor, which was too alarming. As a last resort, I had to slack off. Please don't take the faux pass to heart! ”

The other party is the head of Heqiu, and the head of the Zichuan family is also a big man on an equal footing, and the top person in the mainland. And he is just a military general under the commander of the Far East, the identities of the two are very different, and Lin Rui's attitude is so modest, which makes Bai Chuan can't help but feel good.

"Your Excellency, you are serious, it is an honor to meet you. My family also advised, saying that when you come, if you have the opportunity to meet the elder, you must say hello. ”

"Hehe, also say hello to Lord Xiuchuan on my behalf. Tell him that he went to the Far East, but he left a bunch of bad debts behind, and his friends didn't agree, and everyone missed him very much. Please! Lin Rui waved his hand to make a gesture of invitation, and Bai Chuan hurriedly humbled for a while before entering the door side by side with him.

Three generations of dressing, five generations of food, the same, the layout of the mansion can also show a person's taste and level. Lin Rui's mansion is very ordinary, and it can even be said to be shabby for a person who has mastered the richest power in the mainland. There is no garden and pond, no rockery and flowing water, and there is no precious grass and trees, just a few plum trees are planted in the courtyard, and the sparse creepers on the wall add a fresh green to the yard.

Lin Rui and Bai Chuan walked side by side, and said with a smile: "I told Lord Xiuchuan back then, when you go to the southwest, you must see the beautiful scenery of the river hills, the rain song and dance of the Jinshui River, the moon viewing platform of Jianghua Tower, and the stargazing tower of Dole Villa, which are all good places worth visiting." It's a pity that the adults have no time to go to the military affairs, and I can't fulfill the friendship of the landlord, which is really a pity. Your Excellency Shirakawa, you must have a good time when you come here this time, go back and talk to him, let him regret not coming back then, so that he can be hungry! ”

"I'm just afraid that I'll disturb you too much, Elder."

"Hehe, Bai Chuan, let me tell you, your family never was polite to me back then, just spread your hand to me if you don't have anything! There are no weak soldiers under the strong general, Bai Chuan, you are so polite, you really don't look like the people under him! ”

Bai Chuan couldn't help laughing, Lin Rui was really a good host, and in a few words, he got rid of the restraint of his first meeting and shortened the distance between everyone. He has an affinity that makes first-time acquaintances feel like old friends who have known each other for many years.

After entering the courtyard, Lin Rui stretched out his hand and welcomed Bai Chuan into the reception room. The layout of the reception room is quite elegant, the tables and chairs are quite exquisite, the only special thing is that there are a lot of calligraphy and paintings on the wall, there are more than a dozen, hanging all over the wall. I want to come as Lin Rui. These calligraphy and paintings must also be the precious handiwork of famous artists. It's a pity that Shirakawa doesn't know anything. I don't dare to comment indiscriminately, for fear of being ugly and obedient.

The servant came up and served tea, and the two poured a cup of each other, and then Bai Chuan spoke: "The elder summoned the lower official in his busy schedule, and the lower official is deeply honored. I took the liberty of asking to see each other this time. It's really my family's adult mission. I have to trouble the Elder. ”

Lin Rui smiled: "The Far Eastern Phoenix is famous, and I have heard it for a long time in the river hills. I am a very good friend of Hidekawa-sama, and you are his most trusted subordinate. You came to Heqiu in person, and I don't know what task Hidekawa-sama entrusted you, but here in Heqiu, as long as I can help a little, you can just tell me. ”

"Elder, you said that you ordered Eryu, you really killed the lower officials!" It is in stark contrast to Lin Rui's relaxed attitude. Shirakawa sat upright in the chair with a straight waist, and she said in a deep voice, "We don't dare to bother you with general affairs. It's just that this task is too big to support without your support. We're afraid we won't be able to do it. ”

"Oh? I don't know what's the big deal? ”

Bai Chuan introduced the task entrusted by Zi Chuan Xiu, Lin Rui listened very carefully, he looked at Bai Chuan intently, his eyes were deep, and his expression was calm.

After Shirakawa finished speaking, he said, "To put it simply, is Hidekawa-sama planning to introduce factories and technologies to the Far East?" ”

"Exactly."

"There are a lot of things to do to build a country from scratch. I wonder what you're focusing on? ”

"According to the advantages of the Far East and our needs, we want to build large steel plants and arsenals first; It is hoped that excellent seeds and planting techniques will be introduced from the river hills and that the Far East will become self-sufficient in food as soon as possible. Then, we would like to open a number of basic schools and universities in the Far East, and build large hospitals to enlighten the people and improve the quality of people's livelihood. Of course, we will also pay a fair amount for the machines purchased and the experts hired. ”

After listening to Bai Chuan, Lin Rui hit the armrest of the chair and sighed: "Lord Xiuchuan has great ambitions and far-reaching vision, and my generation is far behind!" To be honest, I only wanted to buy food and weapons before, but I didn't expect that Hidekawa-sama was thinking about it far-sightedly, and he had already thought of the step of popularizing education and enlightening the people's wisdom. With such a leader, the future of the Far East is promising! ”

Bai Chuan stood up and bowed deeply: "On behalf of the Far East, on behalf of my family, thank you for your great help, Elder!" ”

"You're welcome. Shirakawa, I help you, and I also help our merchants in Heqiu to open up the market, which is good for everyone. I will send a note to the big merchants with strength and good credit in Heqiu as soon as possible, and explain the benefits and disadvantages to them. This is for the benefit of others and themselves, and they should give me face.

Of course, I can only play the role of matchmaking, and the specific details may have to be discussed with you by various commercial houses. Shirakawa, I suggest that you open a permanent office in the hills, where you will be represented to introduce factories, attract investment, and also sell the specialties and resources of the Far East by the way. ”

"Great, Elder, we're here too! Thank you, sir! ”

The more the two talked, the more speculative they became, and the more Shirakawa talked, the more excited she became, as if she had seen that with the strong support of the Lin family, a large number of factories, schools and hospitals had sprung up in the Far East, and the Far East was showing a vigorous vitality.

Lin Rui suddenly frowned and sighed: "However, I am always worried about one thing. ”

"Huh? Elder, please speak. ”

"I persuaded the merchants to go to the Far East to open factories and schools, which were not difficult. Merchants are profitable, as long as it is profitable, no matter how far the road is, they will not be afraid. But ......" Lin Rui paused and sighed: "However, this place in the Far East is too dangerous. There are constant wars, violence and bloodshed, there is no law, there is no order, I heard that in the great rebellion, hundreds of thousands of human beings were killed? Businessmen value profits, that's true, but they value life even more! ”

Bai Chuan hurriedly argued: "Elder, since my family entered the Far East, he has vigorously rectified, established a charter, and promulgated a legal system, and the Far East has now become very peaceful and there is no danger. ”

Lin Rui said gently: "I'm talking about the Far East in the imagination of ordinary people. ”

Shirakawa immediately became dumb. Yes, although under the leadership of Zichuan Xiu, he and his colleagues have made a lot of efforts, and the situation in the Far East has also improved greatly, but the long-term impression can not be changed in a day, and in the eyes of the outside world, the Far East is indeed still an ignorant and barbaric land.

"How profitable is it for a merchant to be tempted to risk their lives to trade thousands of miles away? Also, now the Zichuan family is also being rebuilt. There are great profits and business opportunities in the southeast region and the imperial capital area, and the chief of staff, Lord Goshan, is trying his best to win the entry of enterprises in the river hills, and has given many preferential conditions. I think that compared to the rumored dangerous Far East and the Demon Kingdom, the merchants of Heqiu may feel that the mainland of the Zichuan family is a better investment target. In terms of competition for investment, the Far East does not have an advantage. ”

Bai Chuan admitted that Lin Rui had a point. Looking at the late autumn leaves flying outside the window, what she thought of was Zi Chuanxiu's tired and haggard eyes. She said gloomily, "Elder, I have to trouble you to explain to the various trading houses: the danger in the Far East is mainly from the invasion of the demon race. But now, the entire Demon Kingdom has been subjugated by Lord Xiuchuan. All the demon clans have surrendered, and the environment in the Far East has become very peaceful. Lord Xiuchuan guarantees that the investment and industry of all merchants will be protected by the Far Eastern Army. ”

Lin Rui said meaningfully: "The threat from the Far East. It's not just the Demon Kingdom! ”

Bai Chuan was shocked: "Elder, your words, the lower officials don't understand very well. ”

"Huh." Lin Rui smiled and didn't answer, and suddenly changed the topic: "I heard that when you went to the river hill yesterday, you had a very unpleasant quarrel with Luo Qi?" ”

Bai Chuan had already expected that someone would definitely report the scene in front of the city gate yesterday, and she was not very surprised: "The lower officials disagreed for a while, and there was a little dispute with His Excellency Luo Qi. I regret it now, I shouldn't have been like this. But this is just a trivial matter, why insult the elders to clear their ears? ”

Lin Rui smiled faintly, as if he hadn't listened to Bai Chuan's words at all: "I heard that Lord Xiuchuan has ascended the throne as emperor in Vahnstad?" ”

"Elder Mingjian, there are indeed some demon tribes in Vahnstad who have elected my family, and my lord has no choice but to agree."

"In this way, the news that Lord Hidekawa is the emperor is not a rumor. We haven't had time to congratulate the adults, it's rude. After becoming emperor, Lord Hidekawa should be interested in dominating the world, right? ”

"Elder, you are joking, my family is still a loyal courtier of the family, and I dare not have that kind of non-divisive thought. This is just an expedient measure for the purpose of fettling the demons. ”

"I know Hidekawa-sama very well, and of course I know that he is not that kind of person." Lin Rui frowned, and said sadly: "But not everyone knows Lord Xiuchuan as well as I do!" Some people say that Lord Xiuchuan has a million strong divisions, and he is about to move westward! Some people also say that the family has sent General Stirling to lead an army of 300,000 troops into the Far East to capture the rebellious Zichuan Xiu, and now the soldiers and horses are out of the Valen Pass. Alas, when I heard these news, my heart was in turmoil, and I was really worried about Hidekawa-sama! ”

"The wise man who stops gossip, with the wisdom of an elder, will certainly not be confused by the nonsense of the ignorant."

"Whether I'll be fooled or not, that's not a question. Whether His Highness will be confused or not is the key. ”

"My family's trust and reliance on my family is the same as ever. The family has appointed my lord as the commander of the Far Eastern Military Region. ”

"I heard that the Zichuan family is rebuilding the Valen Fortress?"

At the end of 784, on the eve of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, the defeated demon army set fire to the Valen fortress. After the victory, because the threat from the demons disappeared, and the family also suffered from financial constraints, the matter of rebuilding the Valen Fortress has not been on the agenda. But as soon as the news of Shikawa Shu's proclamation of the throne in the Far East broke, the work of rebuilding the Valen fortress began.

"The Valen Pass has been a military stronghold since ancient times, and the fortress has existed in ancient times, but it was destroyed by the demons, and now the family has restored it, which is also a normal thing."

"I heard that the northeastern provinces were originally the first to be recovered from the demons by the leaders of Xiuchuan, but recently, the family carried out a purge of these provinces, removing many governors, governors and garrison heads. Most of the officials who were removed were appointed by Hidekawa? ”

Lin Rui always changed the topic so whimsically, and Bai Chuan was really a little difficult to adapt. After thinking for a moment, she cautiously replied, "The northeastern provinces were originally under the jurisdiction of the Command. At that time, my family appointed officials, and it was only a stopgap measure during the war. Now that the family has adjusted, that's normal. ”

"Is it normal?" Lin Rui shook his head: "I'm afraid it may not be, right?" ”

Shirakawa was gloomy. She said in a deep voice: "Maybe the family has misunderstood my family, but after a long time, the misunderstanding will eventually be eliminated." ”

"In my opinion, this is not a misunderstanding, and it is impossible to get rid of it." Lin Rui said solemnly: "Xiuchuan is in charge of the Far East and the kingdom. There are nearly one million brave soldiers under his command! He has such terrifying strength. How can the old and weak Zichuan family tolerate him! ”

What the hell is Lin Rui trying to do?

Bai Chuan was suspicious, but his reaction was very fast: "Elder, you may not know my family's traditions. The Far Eastern Military Region has always been a strong domain with heavy troops, and the commander of the Far East with heavy troops in his hands is not the first in my family. ”

"Not bad. Historically, there have been many Far Eastern commanders who controlled heavy armies. But they can't be compared to Hidekawa-sama at all! ”

"In the former Far East, all the senior generals of the army were dispatched by the commander-in-chief, the middle-level officers had to be appointed by the military affairs department, and the personnel power was all in the hands of the imperial capital, and the army had a strong centripetal force on the country, and the army had intelligence agencies such as the Supervision Department and the Military Judge Advocate General's Office. The commander's every move is monitored and reported; At the local level, the aristocracy was extremely powerful, and the officials were all appointed by the Commandery, not the Far Eastern Commandery. Moreover, they are also facing the threat of the Demon Kingdom, and they can only rely on the support of the Zichuan family to survive.

But the rebellion of the seventies and eighties had severed the historical ties between the Far East and the family. Today's Far Eastern Army is made up entirely of rebels from the past. There is no emotional identification with the imperial capital; Officers at all levels are appointed by Lord Hidekawa, and they obey only the orders of the adults. Even the Judge Advocate General's Office is controlled by Hidekawa's cronies, and the imperial capital has completely lost control of the army. In the people, the aristocratic forces were swept away by the rebellion, and the people only knew that they were loyal to the King of Light, but they didn't know that there was an imperial capital, not only that, but even the former enemies, the soldiers and horses of the demon clan, had become warriors under the command of Lord Xiuchuan.

In contrast, the national strength of the Zichuan family is exhausted, the people's livelihood is withering, and the country's strength has weakened to the lowest point. Your Excellency Shirakawa, I am close friends with your family, and I am not afraid to say it directly: The power is high and the country is suspicious, and the way to cause trouble! ”

"Elder Lin, what do you mean?"

"Hehe, how to do it, it's up to your family to decide. However, if he is determined to make a move. Of course, his friends will not sit idly by, and everyone will help him. ”

"Friends?" Bai Chuan's pupils gradually narrowed: "Apart from you, Elder, what other friends do my family have?" ”

"Shirakawa, you're pretending to be confused again. The one in the Northwest - hehe, let's take care of each other! ”

On the day that Lin Rui met with Bai Chuan for talks, on December 15, 785, a cold snap from the far east finally arrived at Dake City in the imperial capital of Huangji, and the cold wind blew the flying eagle flag over the barracks, and the hunting sounded.

It has been almost two months since the main force of the expeditionary force returned to China, and for some reason, the Governor's Office has not ordered the disbandment of the expeditionary force to allow the units to return to their respective stations. Accommodating more than 100,000 troops, Dak City turned into a large military camp.

On this day, under the cloudy sky, on the road from Dak to the imperial capital, the sound of hooves roared. Facing the fluttering snowflakes, a group of cavalry was galloping on horseback. The cavalrymen were sabers-swords-carriers and stabbing spears, and their wide black cloaks and cloaks flew up and down in the snow like a flock of ominous black butterflies flying in the snow. The golden eagles on the corners of the cloak indicate that they belong to the family's most elite Praetorian Guard.

Leading the team was a thin young general, with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, a pale face, and pursed lips. He did not wear a cloak, and let the wind blow his hair in his bun, and the cold snowflakes fell on his face, and the cold wind blew his cheeks white and blue, but he was unconscious, and he only tried to whip his horse desperately, because although the wind and snow were cold, they could not extinguish the fire of excitement in his heart.

"Raheem Sterling applied for retirement, and Shikawa Xiu was independent. The three heroes of the older generation are about to retire from the stage of the Zichuan family. ”

On the cloudy horizon, the outline of the black city wall gradually emerged. Looking at the great city, the young general was excited: "A new era has arrived. As long as you can seize this opportunity. Replacing them as the three heroes of the new generation of the family is not a fantasy! ”

At dusk, the snow stopped, the clouds dispersed, and the cavalry finally arrived under the imperial capital. Such a large group of men and horses rushed and alarmed the garrison defending the city. The officer guarding the city gate came out of the checkpoint and asked, "Which unit are you from?" Which commander is leading the team? ”

The pale-faced young general raised his head to himself and did not answer. One of the horsemen replied loudly: "We are from the Janissary Immortal Battalion." This is our division leader! ”

For these garrison officers guarding the city gates, a division commander is a very unattainable figure, not to mention the commander of the immortal battalion of the Janissaries, the family's prestigious ace army. The garrison officer did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly ran out of the sentry post and saluted the young general on the horse: "Salute you, my lord!" The snow is very strong, and you have worked hard all the way! ”

The young general did not dismount, and raised his hand lightly with a faint expression and swiped it on his forehead, which was regarded as a return to his courtesy.

The garrison officer was even more respectful, bowed and said, "My lord, I'm sorry for the delay. However, according to the order of the Military Affairs Department, the imperial capital was an unusual city, and soldiers and horses had to be ordered to enter and exit. Excuse me, do you have an appointment? ”

The young general frowned, and glanced deeply at the garrison officer, his sharp gaze like substance, which made the other party tremble in fright. Then, as if reluctantly, he reached into his pocket, took out a piece of sweat-soaked and blackened piece of paper, and handed it over condescendingly: "Look. His voice was thick nasal.

The garrison officer respectfully took it with both hands, slowly unfolded it, and read softly word by word:

"Merit Promotion Order:

The commander of the Immortal Battalion Division, Lin Di, was firm and brave in the expeditionary battle, and made many achievements, and his outstanding performance added glory to our eagle banner. For this reason, the family specially ordered him to be rewarded and promoted to deputy commander.

After receiving the order, Lin Di was ordered to lead the meritorious soldiers of the headquarters to rush to the imperial capital to report on their work and receive the award on the same day!

Soft this!

Total length: Zichuan ginseng star

December 14, 785"

After reading it, the garrison officer's attitude was even more respectful, and he hurriedly handed back the commendation order, and a flattering smile appeared on his face: "It turned out to be General Lindy." It's a great joy, the lower official congratulated you, congratulations to your lordship on your promotion......"

"Open the door and put the drawbridge!"

"Ah, I'm sorry to delay you, my lord! This is what the next official will do...... Open the door for adults! Hurry up, hurry! ”

The gates opened, hooves roared, and the cavalry swept in like a gust of wind. Above them, after the first snowfall, the sky was full of red glow, reflecting the sky as red as blood.

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