After Shen Ning left the Li Mansion, he went to Zhang's house.

called Zhang Liao, went out of the city together to the city protection camp, and first visited the master Chu Haoran.

When Chu Haoran saw Shen Ning, he hurriedly grabbed Shen Ning, who wanted to salute, and said with a smile: "Captain Shen, don't make trouble, we both have the same official positions now, so we can't salute indiscriminately." ”

Shen Ning smiled and said: "How young am I, I am my younger brother, is it wrong for my younger brother to visit Brother Chu?" ”

Chu Haoran laughed, "That's true, but well, just salute, come and sit down and talk." ”

Shen Ning nodded, called the military master Zheng Bo again, and the three of them began to chat.

Now Shen Ning is also in full swing, the attitude of the two is naturally low, and the two are also a little worried, now Shen Ning is a six-grade Xiao cavalry captain, and it is more than enough to serve as the master of the division, but the master of Xuzhou Wei is already full.

There are five major army masters in Xuzhou Wei, and the other four are all fighting on the front line, only Chu Haoran is guarding Pengcheng, so Chu Haoran is even more worried, will he take his place?

Shen Ning saw Chu Haoran's worries, so he revealed some inside information, he had always wanted to go to the front line to see, which dispelled Chu Haoran's worries.

However, this also reminded Shen Ning that it is not easy to master the power of Xuzhou Wei's soldiers and horses in the future, and it needs to be tested frequently.

After chatting, Shen Ning went to his military camp to have a look.

The last time he went to the imperial capital, he only took 2,000 soldiers and horses, and the remaining 2,000 people stayed behind to practice, Shen Ning came this time to see the effect of the exercise.

Although he annihilated Nie Biao's 1,000 soldiers and horses last time, he mainly relied on sneak attacks, in fact, Nie Biao's soldiers and horses were still very strong, and if they faced each other head-to-head on the battlefield, Shen Ning felt that his soldiers and horses had no overwhelming chance of winning.

That's not going to work!

Therefore, Shen Ning came to observe, and formulated high-intensity training, and carried out formation drills to improve the overall combat effectiveness.

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At the same time, the southeast royal palace.

Sima Yue called Sima Haiyun into the room and asked with a smile: "After resting all night, the fatigue is gone." There is something I need to ask you. ”

"Father, please ask." Sima Haiyun replied.

Sima Yue said: "On this trip to the imperial capital, Shen Ning has made a lot of contributions, not only to protect your safety, but also to kill one of Sima Jian's tiger generals, so this king must be rewarded heavily in order to be convincing." And he is now a cavalry captain, according to the rules, qualified to serve as the master of the division, but he lacks military exploits, I am afraid that rashly giving him a heavy responsibility, it is easy to cause instability in the army's morale. In addition, the masters of Xuzhou all perform their duties, and they can't take out anyone, and the soldiers and horses are all numbered, so this king thinks about it, and thinks that it is better to let Shen Ning serve as the commander of the palace's personal guards, and at the same time take care of the four gates, what do you think? ”

The last time the southeast palace was attacked, all the guards in the palace were killed, so afterwards Sima Yue increased his defense, and the commander of the personal guard was responsible for the security of the palace. seems to directly serve the palace, but in fact, you have to obey Jiang Xiao's arrangement.

As for taking care of the four gates, it is even more meaningless, because the guards and captains on the four city gates are all arranged by the palace, and it is not easy to replace them with their own people.

Therefore, it seems to be a trust in Shen Ning, and he handed over the palace and the city gate to him, but in fact, it restricts Shen Ning's development.

It seems that the emperor's reward made Sima Yue vigilant, and coupled with Jiang Xiao's reminder, he decided to suppress Shen Ning.

Before the change, Sima Haiyun definitely didn't care about this matter and followed his father's advice.

But this time Sima Haiyun refused, and he refused in a firm tone: "Father, if you ask your son's opinion, your son's answer is no!" Did someone spread some rumors in your ears, saying that the emperor was trying to win over Shen Ning, I am afraid that it would be detrimental to the southeast palace, and that Shen Ning and Li Yuanxiao would hold Xuzhou soldiers and horses in the future, which would be difficult to control? ”

Sima Yue didn't expect his son to be so resolute, so he was curious: "Then the reason why you refuse is just because you trust him?" ”

Sima Haiyun replied: "Father, when Shen Ning arrived in the imperial capital, he reported his movements to his sons every day, and he would tell him about everything. The reason why he was rewarded by His Majesty was because he saved Princess Changle. That day, I arranged for him to go out with the horse, and later saved Princess Changle, rewarded by His Majesty, and he also took the initiative to come to me, unwilling to face the saint, lest His Majesty would make many calculations and affect my relationship with him. ”

"Shen Ning is ambitious, but who in this world is not ambitious?"

"But as long as he is smart, why not reuse it? Isn't his father's reuse of Li Yuanxiao just because he values his character? Shen Ning saved Erchen several times, but it is reasonable, Erchen can't unload the mill and kill the donkey, if he really does that, he will be the one who chills his subordinates! Who will serve the Southeast Mansion at that time? ”

After listening to Sima Haiyun's words, Sima Yue was surprised.

"What you say is true? Shen Ning never hid from you? Sima Haiyun asked.

Sima Haiyun nodded and said, "If my father doesn't believe it, you can send someone to the imperial capital to investigate." Moreover, Erchen felt that if he was someone else, he might not be able to do as well as Shen Ning in the face of the situation at that time. Father trusts Jiang Xiao, but Jiang Xiao is really wholeheartedly for our Southeast Palace? ”

Sima Yue immediately fell silent.

Sima Haiyun continued: "Father, the son feels that Shen Ning must be rewarded, if the father is worried that the strength is limited and there is no vacancy for the position of master master, he can completely let Shen Ning recruit by himself!" Sima Jian's two fierce generals were lost in the hands of Shen Ning, and according to Erchen, Shen Ning was Sima Yin's nemesis. Now that the battle situation in Dongguan County is scorching, if Shen Ning can rectify 10,000 soldiers and horses, it is very likely that he will directly break the scorching battle situation and lead the troops into Qingzhou, so that Sima Jian will know how powerful our Southeast Mansion is!

In addition, the father's worries are right, so the sons feel that Shen Ning is the highest position of the master, and if he wants to rise again, then Li Yuanxiao should also retreat and sit in the rear, so that he is not afraid that their uncles and nephews will support the army and respect themselves. ”

Sima Yue was silent for a long time, and said with a smile: "You really grew up and have your own ideas, not bad, I am more relieved to be my father, and I will rest assured that I will hand over the Southeast Palace to you in the future!" ”

Hearing his father's praise, Sima Haiyun's eyebrows suddenly fluttered.

Then, Sima Haiyun sounded Shen Ning's words, and asked, "Father, did the people sent by Jiang Xiao to Longhu Mountain find the Taoist Jin Dan?" ”

"Jindan is mysterious, but it is rumored that there are two more on Longhu Mountain, but the search has been fruitless, and I have not found it." Sima Yue sighed.

Sima Haiyun didn't ask, but worried: "What about my father's illness?" ”

"Don't worry, it's okay for a year and a half." Sima Yue comforted, "Father will seriously consider your suggestion, don't make a noise about this matter for the time being, don't let Shen Ning know!" ”

Sima Haiyun nodded and said, "Erchen understands, that father has a good rest, and Erchen retires." ”

With that, he got up and saluted, and withdrew.

Returning to his house, Shen Ning was drinking tea in the living room

Sima Haiyun rushed into the hall and said excitedly: "Shen Ning, you are like a god, Jiang Xiao really framed you in front of my father, and said that my father and king will rise and surrender to you openly and secretly, and weaken your military power!" Hmph, it seems that this guy really cooperated with Sima Haiying! He's weakening you just to deal with me! ”

If Sima Yue knew that as soon as his son went out, he would get rid of all the things he had explained, I don't know how he would feel!

Shen Ning had long expected this situation, so from the moment he arrived in the imperial capital, Shen Ning paved the way for Sima Haiyun, gained Sima Haiyun's trust, and made Sima Haiyun understand that Jiang Xiao made things difficult for Shen Ning, in fact, to deal with Sima Haiyun.

For the sake of his position, Sima Haiyun naturally wouldn't watch Shen Ning rise and descend secretly.

"By the way, His Royal Highness the Prince of the World, has Jiang Xiao found the Taoist Jindan?" Shen Ning asked deliberately.

Sima Haiyun shook his head.

After Shen Ning heard this, he pretended to frown and said suspiciously: "No, when I was in the imperial capital, it was rumored that the Taoist Jin Dan of Longhu Mountain was taken away, which made Emperor Long Yan angry. If it weren't for the emperor and Jiang Xiao, could it be that there was a third group of forces? ”

Sima Haiyun squinted his eyes and thought of another possibility: "Shen Ning, did you say that Jiang Xiao took away the Taoist Golden Pill, but he said that he didn't get it, and he was unwilling to hand it over?" ”

"This..."Shen Ning pretended to be calm, but he sneered in his heart, knowing that Sima Haiyun had taken the bait.

Next, Shen Ning's plan naturally had to deal with Jiang Xiao, but Jiang Xiao was cunning, and his business in Pengcheng for so many years could be described as incomprehensible, and he was deeply trusted by Sima Yue, so it was not easy to bring him down.

Unless... Let Sima Yue do it himself.

So Li Ru thought of a clever plan for Shen Ning, that is, to use the Taoist Jin Dan.

It won't be long before there will be rumors in the imperial capital that the Taoist Jindan was obtained by the king of the southeast, coupled with the support of Zhao Qingxuan, so that the emperor Sima Zhou came to Pengcheng and asked for the Taoist Jindan It is not a problem.

At that time, everyone in the world knew that the Taoist Jindan was obtained by the king of the southeast, but Sima Yue did not get it, what would he think of Jiang Xiao?

And Shen Ning took advantage of this time to let the relationship between Jiang Xiao and Sima Haiying surface, so that Sima Yue knew.

When Sima Yue realized that his most trusted advisor had taken refuge in the camp of the concubine, would Sima Yue still trust Jiang Xiao?

According to Shen Ning's plan, before Sima Yue died, he had to kill Jiang Xiao and clear the obstacles in his path.

"Shizi, there is no evidence, you must not mention it in front of the prince!" Shen Ning pretended to be surprised, and then said.

Sima Haiyun asked, "Why?" ”

Shen Ning said: "Avoid startling the snake!" If Jin Dan was really hidden by Jiang Xiao, once we raised this matter in front of the prince, the cunning Jiang Xiao was likely to be on guard, and if we wanted to find Jin Dan again, it would be even more impossible to treat the prince when the time came. So we should investigate in the shadows! If the Taoist Jin Dan is really in the hands of Jiang Xiao, there is hope that it will be completely perfect! ”

"You're right, this matter must be carefully investigated. Shen Ning, this matter has to be left to you. In addition, I have already lobbied my father to promote you to the master, and if you don't have so many soldiers and horses, then let you recruit yourself! Sima Haiyun said.

Shen Ning got up and bowed his hand and said: "The prince of the world attaches great importance to his humble duties, and his humble duties are unforgettable, and he will bow to his best and die!" ”

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