In this vast continent, looking at the battle situation in the entire world, no one expected that it would be the side of Landu City that would be the first to extinguish the flames of war. Although the flames of war are extinguished, the war is still not over. After all, the Iron Curtain of the Two Realms Mountain was still in the hands of Lu Mu, and Mingyue had to guard against the re-attack of the Western Vietnamese army.

The huge city of Landu, with the gradual return of the people, once again appeared a vibrant scene. Inside the city, the houses that were pushed to the city began to be rebuilt, and various shops were opened. Mingyue ordered the city walls on both sides to be extended, completely blocking the roads on both sides. Even if the Western Vietnamese army returned to the city, it would no longer be able to bypass from both sides.

In the marshal's mansion, Yutai Mingyue summoned Feng Ming, Wei Du and Zhang Qifeng, three generals, to come to discuss the matter. Now the city has been taken over by the new army battalion, and after the round battle of the capital city, the new army battalion can finally get it on the table. Feng Mingwei was a veteran of Landu City, and the two did not return to Lidu City, but begged to stay and assist Zhang Qifeng in garrisoning Landu City.

Tantai Mingyue looked at the three of them and said, "Now there is a large buffer area between the Two Realms Mountain and the Landu City. West Vietnam has suffered a great loss of vitality after this war and will not come back in the short term. However, Na Lu Mu was thoughtful, and he also had to prevent him from making extreme choices. General Feng, General Wei, as veterans of Landu City, please help General Zhang in the future. After I left, once there was anything abnormal in the Two Realms Mountain, I immediately reported to Li Jianshan, the capital city. ”

Zhang Qifeng said, "Don't worry, Master Soldier, with Feng Ming and Wei Du two seniors here, Qifeng will definitely ask for more advice." ”

Zhang Qifeng respected Feng Ming and Wei Du very much, and when he was still Yushan Guan Qian, Feng Ming and Wei Du were generals in the army. Now, Mingyue asked the two veterans to assist him in defending the Landu City, and Zhang Qifeng didn't dare to be disrespectful.

Feng Ming said, "Master Commander, you can rest assured that Xiyue will not be able to mobilize a large number of soldiers and horses for a while, and we will definitely protect Landu City." On the other side of Kyoto, you and Duan Shuai must be more careful. Yu Ban was insidious and cunning, and he didn't dare to do anything with Emperor Yuning's suppression before. Now Prince Hong is more than calm, and the ruthlessness is far less than the ban. ”

Yutai Mingyue snorted, "Don't worry, Duan Shuai and His Royal Highness Delong are one step ahead, they are in the light and in the dark." If you really can't do it, you will take Kyoto by force. Great Xia was originally a powerful country in the world, and it was because of this internal friction that Western Vietnam had a chance to take advantage of it. If this continues, the national strength will be empty and the people will be weakened, and they will eventually be eaten away by the foreign powers. ”

Zhang Qifeng and the three nodded, if they could forcibly take Kyoto and let Delong ascend the throne, it would be a good thing for the entire Great Xia. The sky is not bright, the country is unstable, and the current Great Xia should indeed need a Ming monarchy.

Faced with the expectations of the three of them, Tantai Mingyue didn't think so. As the princess of Beiming, she understands too well the troubles caused by the high merit and the earthquake master. Duan Lang assisted Delong to ascend to the throne, and even helped him pacify Xining in the future. When the time comes, the world will be stable and the ministers will gather, how should Delong settle Duan Lang? Is it to unload the mill and kill the donkey, or to worship him high above the temple? These two choices, no matter which one of them, Mingyue doesn't want to see it. Whether it's a stick kill or a kill, it's not the result that Mingyue wants.

After arranging everything, Yutai Mingyue left Landu City with a dozen entourages. A few days later, the moon returned to the capital city. This time, Duan Lang returned to Beijing without soldiers and horses. After all, there are still 200,000 soldiers and horses stationed at the lower pass, and those people are all descendants of Ma Ruzheng, and Delong can be called upon.

In the Shuaifu, Li Jianshan sat opposite each other to Mingyue. Li Jianshan raised the teacup, "Mingyue, it is not easy to go to Kyoto here, you and Duan Lang should be more careful." In the next tea instead of wine, I wish you success. ”

Lantai Mingyue picked up the teacup and raised it remotely, "Thank you, Brother Jianshan, after I leave, you can pay more attention to the Landu City." I left Xiaobai to Zhang Qifeng, and he will notify you immediately if there is any situation. ”

"Mingyue, the Western Campaign can come to an end for the time being. That Lu Mu is not a fool, if we don't take the initiative to find fault, of course he won't invade again. What I'm worried about now is ~ the future. ”

"In the future?" Yutai Mingyue's heart moved, and then asked, "Brother Jianshan, why do you have such an idea?" ”

Li Jianshan hesitated, put down the teacup and looked at Tangtai Mingyue seriously, "To be honest, when I came out of the Investigation Division and followed Shangguan Xuanwu to Kyoto, I didn't treat these two brothers as outsiders. Although I, Li Jianshan, am not a good person, I am by no means a bad person. For more than a year, I have been in charge of the capital city, and I have long regarded this place as my home. However, through this period of time with Delong, I found that ~. ”

Speaking of this, Li Jianshan paused slightly, and then said, "I found that Na Delong is by no means a completely credible person, so we must be on guard." ”

"Oh? What did Brother Jianshan discover? Yutai Mingyue's eyes lit up.

"Delong seems to have a weak body and a soft personality, but I think this person is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, and even hides the cruelty in his heart very deeply. Mingyue, have you ever thought about how he will settle us heroes once Delong ascends the throne and the world is stable? ”

Yutai Mingyue smiled faintly, "Of course, it is the high-ranking officials who enter the court to enjoy the wealth and glory." ”

"That's what worries me the most. Others don't say it, although Duan Lang and Shangguan Xuanwu, although the three of us have their own ideas, they trust each other very much. Even in the face of interests, it will not affect the feelings between each other. The trust that is built in life and death is not tempted by money. But some time ago, Delong actually promised me to be a high-ranking official, but hinted that I should be his team. Mingyue, he has this intention before he ascends to the throne, and once he ascends, he will definitely guard against Duan Lang. I fear that one day he will turn against my capital. Li Jianshan said with a little sorrow.

Tantai Mingyue looked at Li Jianshan, but her eyes gradually brightened. Tantai Mingyue raised the teacup, "Brother Jianshan, I, Mingyue, thank you for your words, for my husband." Listening to your words, I am also relieved. ”

"Why, aren't you worried about me?"

Tantai Mingyue smiled, "You and Brother Shangguan are the iron triangle of Lidu City with my husband. Brother Shangguan is shrewd and tricky on the surface, but in fact, he is innocent in his heart, whether he is holding him high in the sky or stepping on his feet, Brother Shangguan will not really rise to hatred, at most he will curse a few words. On the contrary, it is your eldest brother Jianshan, who works diligently in the entire Lidu City on weekdays, but Mingyue knows your scheming and is the deepest of the three. So for Mingyue, I have to have some concerns. ”

Li Jianshan was stunned for a moment, and then laughed, "Okay, Princess Mingyue can comment so openly, which is worthy of admiration." After all, I was born in the Investigation Division, so I don't want to hurt people, but I still have the heart to defend against people. Others don't say it, just talking about your princess Mingyue's scheming and strategy, I, Li Jianshan, really admire it. Don't forget that you are the princess of Beiming, you have concerns about me, why don't I have any concerns about you Mingyue. However, when we talk to each other today, I believe that the concerns between you and me can be dissipated. ”

"Yes, Brother Jianshan can treat Lidu City as his home, and this concern should indeed be dissipated. I'm afraid that in the entire Lidu City, only the views of you and me can reach a fit. ”

Li Jianshan nodded, "That guy Zhang Ruming is simply like a child, and Duan Lang only treats himself as a sharp arrow." The other generals of the battalion, although they are loyal, have deep-rooted traditional ideas in their hearts. So, there are some things I don't want to say. Even if you say it, I'm afraid no one will listen. Now that you, Mingyue, are here, we can finally talk about it. In the capital city, as long as you and I agree, this matter will definitely be done. ”

"Brother Jianshan, it's too early to say it. In the current situation in the world, the husband Duan Lang is still ~ indisputable. ”

"Why?" Li Jianshan was stunned for a moment, "With your Princess Mingyue's astuteness, do you also think that Duan Lang is not suitable to rule the world?" Even if Duan Lang is a little arbitrary and lacks scheming, isn't this still assisted by you and me. ”

"No, it's not inappropriate, it's just that the time hasn't come. Duan Lang values love and righteousness in his heart, and believes that Brother Jianshan also takes a fancy to this, so he will have this idea. But at present, I think it is best for Delong to be in charge. If he Delong can miss the old love, it would be good for our capital city to be stable and prosperous. Once Delong makes a move, it's not too late for us to make plans. After all, the respect of the subjects of the world for the royal family is deep-rooted, and the replacement of dynasties must be based on the will of the people. At present, our Lidu City has not yet received the general trend of the people's heart. ”

"You're not afraid, what kind of trick does Delong do?"

"It's useless to be afraid, after all, if you do something now, not only will the soldiers be uneasy, but you will also be scolded by the people of the world. Brother Jianshan, don't look at our soldiers who have protected the safety of hundreds of thousands of people in Landu City and Lidu City with their lives, but in the hearts of these people, the imperial power is still unshakable. In their eyes, it is the mission of the soldiers to fight with their lives, but what they are grateful for is the imperial power. With points and faces, you can see the importance of the hearts of people all over the world. Therefore, there must be an opportunity for the replacement of heaven and earth. ”

Li Jianshan sighed, "You are right, whenever the Seventh Prince appears, Baixin's eyes show reverence from the heart. No one can compare to this. Alas ~ pathetic ~ lamentable. ”

Yutai Mingyue smiled slightly, "There is nothing sad about this, when any royal ancestor seizes the world, he does it in accordance with the way of heaven." The royal family has experienced hundreds of years of precipitation, and the majesty of the royal family is not just down. Don't underestimate the power of faith, but it can help the royal family stabilize in times of crisis. ”

"So what do you mean~ keep waiting? Or, in accordance with the will of God? ”

Tantai Mingyue pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Jianshan, even if Delong ascends the throne, he won't be able to support it for a few years with his physical condition. The king of a country is not so easy to be, and the emaciation of mental strength is more difficult to support than the weakening of physical strength. If Delong is a Ming Jun, he can assist. If it is a cruel king, the Heavenly Dao will choose another master. ”

Li Jianshan nodded, he understood what Tai Mingyue meant. Although Mingyue didn't say it explicitly, Li Jianshan knew that even if Delong was the lord of the Ming Monarch, he wouldn't be able to last a few years with his physical condition. Li Jianshan believed that the forces of Lidu City, headed by Duan Lang, would one day establish themselves as kings. Especially with a shrewd woman like Yutai Mingyue, she would never let Duan Lang be suppressed by the court. Originally, Li Jianshan thought that he was the only one who had insight into the world, but he didn't expect that the bright moon in Taitai would be farther than he could see. After this conversation, Li Jianshan was completely relieved.

In Kyoto, Great Xia, a few days before the ban, I received a secret letter from the Investigation Division. Knowing that the Western Theater had achieved such a major victory, Yu Ban was not only displeased, but extremely shocked. As the prime minister of a country, he controlled the lifeblood of the entire Great Xia very accurately. Throughout the entire Great Xia, whether it is the Southern Theater or the Western Theater, it is enough to affect the survival of Great Xia. But subjectively, Yu Ban felt that the most important thing was the king's accession to the throne. Once the position of the emperor is established, the will of the people and the army can be firm. It's just that the king he is referring to is the crown prince Dezhang, not the sick Delong.

Gao Zhizan, the head of the forbidden order, immediately summoned several important ministers to the mansion. The major victory in the Western Theater made Yu Ban completely unable to sit still. In order for the crown prince Dezhang to ascend the throne smoothly, he must take the dangerous path of the sword, otherwise his foundation that has been banned for decades will be uprooted.

In the Detective Division, not far from the outside of the palace, orders were passed out. Lord Huai looked at the secret letter given to him by Yu Ban, and he knew that the real showdown between the princes had begun. As one of the most trusted ministers of the first emperor, Lord Huai went against the trust of Emperor Yuning and chose the crown prince Dezhang.

Lord Huai, who covered his face with a green scarf, changed his outfit, this time, the task given to him by Yu Ban was too heavy, and Lord Huai had to be cautious. Lord Huai, who has always traveled alone, actually ordered someone to prepare a carriage and horse, and this time his target was ~ Prince Hong's Mansion.