In Yixiang City, Deguang issued edicts to all parts of Daxia. The edict praised the army of the capital city to the fullest, and also announced that the court of the world did not care about the past suspicions, and prepared to entitle Duan Lang as a prince with a foreign surname after the war to show the emperor's grace. Deguang even called on the subjects of the world to unite to stop the civil strife and attack the foreign invaders, promulgating the edict of repentance for his previous actions as the son of heaven, and canonized Duan Lang as the marshal of the Great Xia Theater to lead the army to fight against the foreign invaders.

In the Xiang County, Kyoto and the practice of Yixiang City, it immediately angered the generals. Here, they are fighting the enemy at the cost of their lives, but the Delong brothers are behind it. And this shameless attitude is still in the name of fighting against foreign invaders with the Duan family's army. What's even more infuriating is that his Deguang will actually make the people of the world think that Duan Lang is back to the court.

In the military tent, all the generals and officials were furious, especially in the face of the canonization decree sent by Yixiang City, Zhang Qifeng and others couldn't step forward and tear it apart.

Zhou Hu scolded angrily, "This Deguang brother is still shameless, this kind of shameless thing can be done." Duan Shuai, the military advisor, simply sent a team of soldiers and horses to destroy them. ”

"Ah Hu is right, keeping these two things in the way, it's disgusting that Lao Tzu can't even eat." Wang Fuzhong said angrily.

Duan Lang pressed his hand and stopped everyone's anger, "Everyone, our task at the moment is to train our soldiers and horses to prepare for a big battle. As for what the two Deguang Delong brothers did, they didn't care, they just let out a stinky fart. ”

"Duan Shuai, Master Strategist, you can't just ignore it, right? How many men and horses have our brothers lost in the war from side to west, they are good, a bullshit holy decree actually incorporated Lao Tzu. Huang Zhi said hatefully.

Duan Lang's eyes widened, "Who said that he was co-opted, his holy decree is a piece of rags, and I don't worry about you anything." Everyone listens, this incident should not have happened, do whatever you have to do, and don't mess with the morale of the army. As for the Elephant City and Kyoto, the military advisor and I will give them a look at the colors. ”

Duan Lang said, glancing at the Mingyue of the Tai Dynasty who had been watching the edict from the side. He wondered why such a disgusting thing had happened, why was Mingyue still in such a mood. Duan Lang had no choice but to temporarily stop the generals.

Waiting for everyone to leave, Duan Lang looked at Mingyue and asked, "Yue'er, looking at your relaxed appearance, you don't really want me to take this holy decree, right?" ”

Only then did Tai Mingyue put down the edict in her hand, "Lang, you are wrong, I am not easy, but I attach great importance to it." Deguang's hand actually hit our biggest weakness. If this matter is not resolved, it will be a real headache. It's easy to kill, but it's hard to punish the heart. Deguang's move made him easily cut down the public opinion that we rarely gathered. ”

Duan Lang was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help laughing, "With his shameless behavior like Deguang, do you really regard him as a big deal?" ”

Tantai Mingyue said solemnly, "Lang, in this world's capital, eighty percent of them have declared their allegiance to you. But have you thought about it, why are they allegiant? ”

"Do you still need to ask, I have strong soldiers and horses in the capital, and I occupy the righteousness of the world, and I am really fighting against foreign invaders and saving the people from the suffering of war."

Yutai Mingyue shook her head, "No, in fact, in the eyes of the officials of the capital, it doesn't matter whether or not the people can be saved from war. The important thing is that they think you're going to win the world. The allegiance of these people is a gamble on the future. When you Duan Lang becomes the lord of the world, these people will also rise to become the founding heroes. But now, you have only raised the banner of fighting against foreign invaders, and you have not set up another hill to establish a court. ”

Duan Lang's eyes narrowed, "What's the difference?" I have raised the banner of fighting against foreign invaders, and we will work together to get a share of the pie after the war. ”

"No, the difference is huge. The country cannot be left without an owner for a day, and if you Duan Lang does not become the emperor for a day, the world will still be the world of the Zhao family. In the eyes of the people of the world, this edict of Deguang suddenly made you rebelong to the orthodoxy of the court. The people who don't understand the reason will think that it is a good thing, it is our soldiers and horses in the capital city that have regained the emperor's approval, and you Duan Lang have been wronged. This is like when you first debuted, Emperor Yuning restored your Duan family's reputation with a holy decree, what would you think at that time? Rejoice for the ancestors, cry for the dead shadow man, and even thank Emperor Yuning for his long. ”

Duan Lang nodded, "If Emperor Yuning really did this, I would indeed be grateful in my heart." Whether he instigated it or not, I will have a grudge against the past. ”

"This is the heart of the people under heaven, because you are a subject and not a master, so any reward that the master gives you is a favor. I believe that at this time, all the people in the world are happy for you, because you Duan Lang has regained royal recognition. ”

"I see, you mean, we're not orthodox after all?"

Yutai Mingyue sighed, "Deguang's hand is very ingenious, although it can't change the big situation, it can make us fall into an unkind place." If you do not accept the appointment of the court, it will appear that your act of resisting the enemy is not for the sake of all the people of the world, but for your own selfishness. The people are very simple, and you are unwilling to join forces with you to fight against foreign invaders, obviously trying to steal the world. Lang, in fact, after killing Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun in Jingshan City, I think you should ascend the throne and become the emperor. Now it is a step late, but it allows Deguang to seize the opportunity. ”

Duan Lang smiled bitterly, "Is a title so important?" Isn't it for the sake of this name, that you can't fight against foreign invaders? ”

"No one can change the foundation that has been passed down since ancient times. There are many national heroes who fought against foreign invaders in the annals of history, but they were either incorporated by the court, or died on the battlefield to leave their names in history. Of course, there are also a few people who become the founding kings of the country, or become thieves who steal the country. ”

"Then what should I do, destroy Deguang and ascend the throne as emperor? You should know that I, Duan Lang, don't have this kind of thought. Duan Lang looked directly at the bright moon of the platform.

Tantai Mingyue laughed miserably, "Now that I have ascended the throne, there is a ~ to put it mildly, it is the feeling of a dog jumping off the wall in a hurry." ”

Duan Lang couldn't help but say angrily, "Before the foreign invaders were eliminated, they began to cause civil strife again. At the beginning, he left Delong Deguang with a bad life, because he didn't want the world to think that I was unkind, and I would kill the king before the waikou was destroyed. Forget it, as long as this incident doesn't happen, we can do whatever we have to do. I have no shame in my heart, I Duan Lang is worthy of the world. ”

Yutai Mingyue shook her head and said, "Lang, Deguang seized the timing very skillfully, at this time, this edict seems to be irrelevant to the overall situation, once we have a decisive battle with Mokun Lu Mu, the power of this edict will be revealed." At that time, even if we win the decisive battle, we will lose a lot. On the contrary, Kyoto Yixiang City joined forces, plus the newly recruited soldiers and horses, forming a trend of eliminating the other's strengths. It can be said that Tokuguang began to prepare for the decisive battle. Once we are defeated, he will inevitably sign a defeat agreement with Nanping and Xiyue in the name of the king of Great Xia, so as to keep the Great Xia royal family alive. If we win, then we can only accept Zhao'an. Otherwise, they will face the strangulation of the court army. ”

Duan Lang couldn't help but sneer, "Delong Deguang's little abacus is really clever, then you say, do you destroy Yixiang City first, or fight Mokun Lu Mu first?" ”

"In the current plan, our troops and horses must not be mobilized, and all plans will be implemented according to the established plan. As for Deguang, since he wants to use the strategy to win the hearts of the people in the world, we can also use this strategy. Although this Great Xia began with the Zhao family, the emperor is only the Son of Heaven, and he is not as big as the sky. Don't forget that we also have a divine envoy in our hands, the dignified Heavenly Master of the Protector of the Country. In the eyes of the people, everything in the world is given by the gods, including his Zhao family. ”

Duan Lang was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help laughing, "You don't want the dead fat man to go to Yixiang City to scold the streets, right?" ”

Tantai Mingyue also laughed and said, "Not only is it scolding the street, this military division wants to ask Shangguan Tianshi to scold the Zhao family's royal family." ”

After the two laughed, Duan Lang said seriously, "It doesn't matter if anything else, they want to go to our territory to recruit troops and recruit food, then don't blame me for being ruthless." ”

"According to the news from Uncle Zhou, Kyoto only went to the northern cities, and most of those cities are not loyal to you. However, the Elephant City has extended its minions to our territory. This matter is salute first and then soldiers, and I will immediately let people inform Brother Zhang that since Deguang has officially ascended the throne from a puppet emperor, our Lord Shangguan should also go to congratulate him. ”

Duan Lang said worriedly, "You're not afraid that Deguang will kill the dead fat man." ”

"I've already thought about it, so let's let Yan Facheng's army be stationed outside Yixiang City as a deterrent. This matter has to be done quickly, and it must be closed before the decisive battle. Lang, the lieutenant soldiers, you come to appease. As for these intrigues, leave it to me. ”

Duan Lang thought for a while, "Zhang Ruming's safety must be guaranteed, if you really want him to go to Yixiang City, then let Gu Fan accompany him to the sky for protection." I'm not worried that Deguang dares to openly murder, but I'm afraid that someone will blame him in secret. ”

Tantai Mingyue thought for a while, "It's okay, not only Gu Fan and the others will go over, but even Azhu will go over." Gu Fan Xiangtian and others are in the light, and Azhu and others are in the dark, carrying out double protection. ”

After the two discussed, Duan Lang went directly to inspect the battalions. He knew that the soldiers were unhappy and needed to be appeased. Tangtai Mingyue called Azhu over and began to arrange the affairs of the Elephant City.

As soon as Ah Zhu heard that her husband was going to Yixiang City, of course she was willing to go with her to protect her. Mingyue discussed with Ah Zhu that in addition to the shadow man, he would also specially dispatch those Lian family sons recruited by Chengyang Mansion to hide in the city. The two of them have formulated several sets of plans, and if the inner ghost is among them, it will definitely emerge. Azhu took the Harrier Eagle Xiaobai to take the lead in Yixiang City, and during the time he left, the scout camp was temporarily handed over to Han Feng.

Tantai Mingyue wrote three letters, one was to Zhou Bo of Fengluan Mountain, and the other was taken directly to Chengyang Mansion by Da Fei. The last one was to send someone to quickly whip the horse and present it to Yan Facheng's army who was on the way.

Outside Xiangjun, Duan Lang ordered Wang Fuzhong's infantry battalion to move forward for five miles, and set up an ambush on the main road leading to Molan City to place the horses rejected. Duan Lang also had to prevent Mo Kun and Lu Mu from launching a surprise attack before Yan Facheng's soldiers and horses arrived. In addition to the scouts' close surveillance, Wang Fuzhong's line of defense was very important.

In Chengyang Mansion, Zhang Ruming and Li Jianshan also received a notice from Yixiang City. After reading the contents of the notice document, Zhang Ruming didn't say a word, and directly asked people to beat up the person who sent the letter. If it weren't for Li Jianshan's pressure, Zhang Ruming would almost have to go to Duan Lang to ask for soldiers.

Li Jianshan has been carefully treated by an Shen Shen doctor, and his injuries are basically unhindered. But his legs were wasted, and he could only live on a four-wheeled wooden chair for the rest of his life. After the reconstruction, Chengyang Mansion has not yet returned to its peak prosperity, and it can be regarded as a place to live and work in peace and contentment. The surrounding people gradually gathered, and even the merchants of the eastern cities began to set up trading houses.

In the palace, Zhang Ruming walked back and forth with his hands behind his back, scolding and scolding in his mouth, "I said Jianshan, not to blow it to you, don't let me see Delong Deguang and those two boys in this life, otherwise Lao Tzu will slap them to death." Don't believe it, or we'll make a bet. ”

"I believe it, how dare I not believe what our Lord Shangguan said. Don't dangle back and forth, okay, we can't sit down and talk well. Li Jianshan sat in a wheelchair and said with a wry smile.

Zhang Ruming sat on the chair with his buttocks, "What is there to say about this, directly send troops to destroy them." ”

Li Jianshan looked at Zhang Ruming, who was a little crazy, and sighed secretly. Due to the urgency of the war, even Yan Facheng, who was originally guarding the eastern cities, was used, and Li Jianshan did not have anyone to discuss except Zhang Ruming. But Zhang Ruming is crazy, and it's useless to say anything to him.

"Lao Zhang, don't be too anxious. I believe that Duan Lang Mingyue and them will make reasonable arrangements. If you act alone now, you will be causing trouble for our own people. If you want me to say, it's better to wait, it is estimated that there will be news from Duan Lang's side soon. Li Jianshan reassured.

Zhang Ruming reached out angrily and grabbed a piece of jerky, and said while chewing, "I heard that that kid Deguang sent someone to Xiadu Mansion to recruit troops and transfer grain, and Zhang Guangzhi of Xiadu Mansion only has one or two thousand quick servants, do you think he can withstand it?" If it doesn't work, let's send some troops over first. ”

Li Jianshan smiled, "You finally said something sober, yes, I also have this intention." From us to Xiadu Province, it only takes two or three days to arrive. It is inevitable to send some troops to strengthen Zhang Guangzhi's courage. ”

Zhang Ruming thought for a while, "Jianshan, what do you say Duan Lang will do?" I think he will take a team of soldiers and horses and directly destroy this kid Deguang. As for Kyoto Delong, if it doesn't work, Lao Tzu will take people to destroy him. ”

"I said you can save some snacks, don't make a mess, okay. From the overall situation, Deguang's move is very ingenious, and it is really unwise to destroy them now. It will be easy to destroy them, but it will leave a pretext for all the people of the world. I guess Mingyue will make other arrangements. ”

"What an unwise move, you kid thinks a lot. If it doesn't work, under the banner of Lao Tzu's Heavenly Master, it's a big deal to let all the people in the world scold the old people who enjoy the offerings. ”

Li Jianshan said with a smile, "The dignified Heavenly Master of the Protector of the Country, the messenger of the gods, you are not afraid of being struck by lightning when you say this." ”

"They are all asleep, and if the old men in heaven really wake up, they will not let all the people of the world suffer from war."

"Lao Zhang, jokes are jokes, the most important thing for us now is to hurry up and recruit new troops. After the decisive battle on Duan Lang's side, I am afraid that there will be an urgent need for men and horses. As long as you have troops in your hands, you can deter the world. ”

Although Li Jianshan was teasing Zhang Ruming, he also felt that this matter was very tricky. Li Jianshan is different from other generals, Li Jianshan, who was born in the Investigation and Defense Division, thinks about things very comprehensively. As soon as Deguang's edict was written, Li Jianshan, like Tangtai Mingyue, immediately saw the importance of the problem. However, Li Jianshan did not think of a solution, he believed that he could only solve the foreign enemy first, and then concentrate on dealing with the civil war. Anyway, it is an inevitable trend to end the rule of the Zhao family. Unless the army of Lidu City is exhausted in the decisive battle, it will be powerless to return to the sky in the overall situation.

After two days of running, Da Fei finally came to Chengyang Mansion. After reading Tangtai Mingyue's letter to Zhang Ruming, Li Jianshan couldn't help but admire, Mingyue was still a step ahead.

Zhang Ruming was even more happy, shaking the letter from the bright moon of the platform and said proudly, "Have you seen it, it has to be the master of heaven at a critical time." Jianshan, you just wait for the good news of Lao Tzu. ”

"I said you can take it easy, don't make that kid Deguang rush and click you directly. Just leave a line in everything, just don't push him to a dead end. Li Jianshan reminded.

"Don't worry, Yan Facheng's army is stationed outside Yixiang City, and he doesn't dare to do anything to me. Don't talk about it, hurry up and pack it up, and start pulling it out immediately. ”

Zhang Ruming ordered someone to pack his bags, and as soon as he heard that his wife Azhu was also going to Yixiang City, Zhang Ruming couldn't wait to fly over now.

Li Jianshan sat in a four-person soft sedan chair and personally sent Zhang Ruming and his party out of the city. This time he went to Yixiang City, and Zhang Ruming also accompanied him with 5,000 troops. These 5,000 men and horses were to be left to Zhang Guangzhi of Xiadu Mansion on the way. Li Jianshan specially wrote a letter to Zhang Guangzhi, asking him to take the lead in standing up and cooperating with Zhang Ruming's countermeasure plan for this trip.

Tangtai Mingyue wants to let the people of the world know that now the yamen of the various capitals are obeying the orders of the sky, and they are neither obeying the orders of Duan Lang nor obeying the royal family of Great Xia. Duan Lang can't represent the will of heaven, but the Heavenly Master of the Protector can uphold the will of God and do the right thing for heaven.

Although this move pushed Zhang Ruming to the altar, he was able to skillfully dismantle the small plan of the Deguang brothers. It's just that Zhang Ruming's trip is not a small risk, and even Mingyue doesn't dare to guarantee whether Yan Facheng's soldiers and horses can deter Deguang. It is even said that the scouts left by Mokun and Lu Mu will secretly take action and kill Zhang Ruming to blame Deguang.